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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
GRIFFIN.
Mrs Agnes Garrison, Reporter.

MIS- ABueb NhTIlbOn, Reporter.
April Alarming Is progressing
NIGEL y around here, most every farm
er has all of his blowing done, oats
and garden in and ale ready to plant
corn.
MRS Hamm and MRS Philips from
Humboldt were visiting Mr. Stroh's
Thursday.
Chris Stang has a new barn most
completed.
Mre Orren Tottman has been quite
sick. Her sister, Teresa, has been
taking care of her
We were in Humboldt Saturday.
1t was like big picnic day, the
hitching racks around the park were
full, also the side streets. The clerks
in almost every store were as busy as
bees, the streets and stores were
crowded with people. Considering
the busy time we conclude the
merchants at Humboldt must be en-
joylng pretty good trade. We are
pleased to remark with the rest, we
did not see single drunken man.
We were considerably surprised
and grieved at the removal of our
paetOr, Rev Solt, from this mission
We are glad, however, to learn of his
promotion to the position of confer
ence collector, which is next to pre-.
siding elder.
Rev Walter, our new pastor
reached his first sermon at OwI
Creek last Sunday at 8 o'clock
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
THE
COUNTY
NEWS ~
La HARPE.
Mrs. f. NJ. Davis, Reporter.

MIS-. II. Nj. Davis, Reporter
April Sit is a littlelate but very
pleasant surprise was perphtratedon
Eugene Daniorth on his blr, hday by
relatives and friends. The evening
was very pleasantly spept with cards,
music and dancing and delicious re-
freshments were served. Everybody
went home wishing him many more
euch pleasant birthdays.
Little Anna Ohlfest has heen very
sick with what IL pronounced French
measles.
We are glad to note Mrs Tobey
some better.
The Nj T., people have put down a
nice sidewalk south of their church
and will put In an eiRht-foot brick In
front.
Minnie Ohlfest returned from Fort
Scott Thursday after pleasant weeks
spent there.
The dancing club met at the old
school house last Thursday night and
report very pleasant time.
Bro Alsop of Leanna, preached at
the Hall Sunday morning and eve
ming for the Christian denomination.
Bro Engles will probably preach at
the same place on the first sunday in
May.
The EpiscopalIans organized sun
day school in the Hall Sunday after
noon.
DIR Shellack returned to LaHarpe
last week to take up his practice
again,
Bert Fuller was out from lola Sun
day to visit his brother Ira and tami-
ly here.
MRS Curry's brother returned to
Illinois after spending several months
here.
Mr. Popkiss had relatives and
friends visit him several days last
week.
Fred Cooksey is clerking in Mr.
Graen's drug store during MT Graen's
absence, who is at Fort Scott at pres
ent being treated for rheumatism.
MRS Len Barker went to Anderson
county on visit.
MRS Painter ia putting a stock of
millinery in with her notion store.
The new store building which q w
Stephenson will occupy is abont
completed.
w O'Brien is going to put photo
graph gallery in the Bishop building.
He is having sky light put in the
roof,
Quite a number have been having
the humps hut all are improving.
MRS NJ G johnson has been on the
click list for the pact week.
The Rebekahs gave a COnnundrum
social Friday night. Quite lot OF
fun with the bill of fare by those who
attended.
MRS Lena Fuller OF Ottawa gave a
very entertaining talk to the Fratern-
al Aid Association on last Saturday
night. She was billed for Friday
night but was delay ed on account OF
wreck.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
MORAN
Mrs. Il. L. passstt. Reporter.


Jesse Jones has returned from man
haitian where he has been attending
the Agricultural College.
Mr. aud mrs McGlasben drove out to
lola last Thursday.
Jones' photograph car ia la town.
mrs Charles Evans is suffering
from low fever.
Prof. G. w. Kline spent last Satur.
day In lola.
Mr. Troupe is marking and arrange
ing his goods, and Mr. Mendell ie
crowdiDg WORK on his new building
that he may vacate as soon as possible
the west room of the Fisher building
which Mr. Troupe so much needs.
The Y p s G e, of the Presbyterian
church held their monthly social at
DR.. Jewels last Friday evening and q
merry time they had. 1t was 80 near
the first of April that some pretty
good jokes were executed.
The ladies of the NJ p church served
ice cream at the residence Of James
Woodward last Saturday afternoon
and evening.
Mr. Neal has moved into the house
recently vacated by George Bunner.
Mrs Pember, Edith and Alice drove
down from Humboldt last Saturday
to visit Miss Pember, Of Golden.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
SALEM.

April 2-Miss Barrackman gave
photograph entertainment at Salem
Friday night. 1t was the best thing
of the ind we ever heard. She has
The finest collections Of songs and it
renders them as plain as any one
could sing them. We bespeak bet.
ter house for her If che comes to
Salem again.
Elias Rhodes and wife and daugh-
ter Elsie were the guests of w s
Lytle and family Sunday.
HV ellis and wife were visiting
at Leanna sunday.
A Wood and Mr. Fitzpatrick bought
the wire for fencing the Salem ceme-
terry last week.
Planting corr is the order of the
day down this way.
Mr. Rinehart threshed shock corn
fodder for Judge Knox last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
ALLEN CENTER
John W. Tread way


April l-Mr Rose has bought fine
new carriage.
MRS Tobey is improving in health,
being able to ride out some, which is
gratifying to all their neigh bors.
Independence school closed last
Saturday with dinner and eXer.
ercises and was attended by the
entire district and then some.
j p Rose has bought waite
wagon and dug a well. moral, he ex
poets to furnish the droutby in
vile to the extent of the WELLS
capacity.
ss55sW s Wilson has rented the new
home of Mrs Beabuot and is busy
cropping.
A Mr. Smock of moran, has renJed
the Wallis farm and has his blowing
nearly completed.
MT Roedel has finished the blowing
fol- all his crops.
Mile Roedel will lake her little
companion of more than year to hel
home in Kansas City. Her friends
are 10th to give her up but her
mother, Mrs Woods, desires to have
her home.
MRS Runyan has been quite sick
but is much improved.
Rev Faust OF Emporia, was among
friends last week.
Mr. Weith is fast resuming work or
the farm and his limb will be sounC
and all right.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
SPRING BRANCH.
Mr. FRANK JACKSON, Reporter

Mr.. FRANK JACKSON, Reporter.
Mr. Jones and family visited at MT
Christians Monday night.
Mrs Kelley sold fat hog to A f
Wright last week that weig he'd $40
pounds.
MI III III Jones' brother Rastus and
family, of Baldwin, visited with HIM
last week on their way to Yates Cen
ter where he has been assigned to
preach the coming year.
A Mr. Dsvis, an old gentleman from
Ohio, who is visiting Mr Lust has
taken quite sick.
While burning Off, fire got away
from Mr Lust and burned up some
hay for Mr. Harvey.
Mr. Anderson has bought the Weir
farm and the Beadle farms recently.
Mr. Roberts, of Colony, and Searcy,
of lola, were buying fat stock in this
part last week.
There was a party at MI Frase's
one evening last week. Those pres
ent report nice time.
MI and Mrs Clark, the old gentle
man and lady moved from Mr. Jones'
farm to Mr. VIM Davis farm.
Mrs. Frank Culver, Birmingham,
A Ia, writes of Beggs' Hair Remover
the we I-known guaranteed prepare.
ton: ut gives me the hest results of
anything; 1t does what is claimed for
it,-makes the hair grow and keeps
the scalp always clean and healthy"
Sold by all eruggiste
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
ELSM0RE.
Chas. Braden Reporter.


April 4-Frank Smith spent Sun
day with his parents at Savonburg.
w ID. Cox was IN Humboldt Satur-
day on business.
Mr. Martin and family ofSky Rocket
district visited Mr. Goyetts Sunday.
Ora Ard has been suffering with a
sore hand. He was leading corn fod-
der and in some way hurt his hand.
Joe Wood sold nine head of mules
to Hardness brothers of Chanute for
SOLO last Friday. MT Wood is one of
our most energetic iarrers.
The M f people are using the school
house at present for church and
Sunday school while their church is
being repeired.
Martin Decker has improved the
appearances of his residence by Civ
ing 1T two new coats of paint.
The M + church people had their
bazsr last Saturday during the day
and evening. Many useful as we'll as
Ornamental articles were disposed of
In the evening they served supper
which was enjoyed by every one
present.
MIS- FduuesbOCh vi ETlb, hdnbAH anu
her mother Mrs Collins of Farmland
Ind, came up on the afternoon train
Saturday returning on the night
train. While here they we're the
guests Of MRS Braden.
Leafy Nesbit who spent the most OF
the winter in Elsmore Ia reported to
be sick at her home in Mapleton, Kan
las, with small pOx. Her many friends
in Elsmoro hope to hear Of her
recovery soon.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
WEST PLEASANT VALLEY.
Lille Thornton, Reporter.

April 3-Mr and MRS N Rose visit
ed saturday and Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs George Baxley.
MRS Ebb Beard, who has been quite
sick, 10 about we'll.
Sadie Ayers has been working at
Boards.
May Mckinney visited with Ivah
Peck Sunday
Ed Haugh is working for Perry
StotleT.
Mr. and MRS Bert Rose visited with
Mr. and MRS Fred Ellis in lola.
Lille Haugh and Charley Ayers at
tended meeting at the Coppey school
house Sunday march 25th.
Ella Bolin and Josie Gay attended
Sunday school at the Valley.
Clyde Shockey was sick last week.
Mrs Lyons who has been staying In
lola for the past two weeks was ex
pected home Shursday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
HUMBOLDT.
A. W, Cunningham, Reporter,

a W. NUIIIIH 3 II"IIII Nv P7IVVT'
April 2-The University boys are
all at home this week, hence the
abundance of shale gas which has
developed at the well east OF town
Kate Fitzsimmons, who Is learning
the festive art of carving at the
Woman's medical school at Kansas
City, is at home for her vacation.
AZ usual Humboldt scores. In a
watch contest recently the young
lady who won was aided Rrestly by
the fact that certain young man
invested in tickets TO the extent OF
342 80. Elsmore and moran papers
please copy
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
TONY POINT.
d Lan one, eollesr OF DOM.

II Ian ohsi CCllesl Oh dCnI.
march 26-Prarie fires of evenings
are all the go In our vicinity.
Herbert Johnson has sowed about
twenty-five acres OF oats.
Henry Thurman's barn is making
its appearance.
Some ofSur neighbours are just finish
ing husking corn while others are
talking OF planting corn.
There has been considerable sick
ness in our community but not very
dangerous and all are getting better.
This is nice weather for farmers to
get their oals In and work of all kind
is going on lively.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
PRAIRIE VIEW.
Elite V. Malshnry. Reporter

April 4-Mr Atkinson who has been
q sufferer with sciatic rheumatism
the past winter, is able to be around
again.
Joe Tweddell and family of Cha
mute were the guests of Z V Bakers
Sunday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06

1t will pay you to get prices on
harness, collars, etc at Jno Hartung's
b sfore purchasing elsewhere. II
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06

lone good turn deserves another"
ThOse who have been cured by Hoods
Sersaparilla are glad to tell others
about 1t.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06

GZEW] GOOD judge must have both experience
VIZ and learning. A housekeeper should
G2A be a good judge for she too must have
experience and learning or she may think that
the soaps made to look like Ivory Soap are Just
as good. With experience she will know
that they lack the remarkable qualities of the
genuine Ivory Soap-e94>10o per cent. pure.
prissU spRortaA Ouut u.ascSn,u
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-06
HIS FAME is GROWING!
The rlarveIous Treatment of Cancer
by DIR. j. G. Mclaughlin.
Patients From All Parts of the Country are Taking
His Treatment.

Dr. j. c. Mcaughn painless for
marvel of medical science and skill The medical profession aundd
the wonderful achievements his remedy that his patients while
under his treatment Whether treating in the mouth there
M pain
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04

named in the Constitution a man should
possess to be eligible for election TO the
House Of Representatives. lie referred 10
authorities cited by Chairman Tayler when
the latter gentleman made his argument
in the House December ..
These authorities or precedents were to
the effect that State Legislature had a
right 20 name qualifications for holding
Office other than that prescribed in their
State constitutions. After reading oDin-
ions of various State courts on the Ques-
tion OF the right OF legislatures to deter
mine the qualifications for holding Office.
Mr. Schroeder claimed that Congress had
the right 70 prescribe other qualifications
for holding office other than those men
toned in the Constitution And he held
that Congress had prescribed additional
qualifications when IL passed the Edmuuds
act. which pTecluded pOiyRamists from
holding Office under the United States.
and therefore IL would apply 70 the case
under consideration
Mr.. Schroeder argued at length that the
Office CT Representative was an office under
the United States and that being true he
House had the right to determine who
should and who should not be a mem e.
He mentioned several extreme hypotheti-
cal cases. He wanted to kI0w If any ne
would insist that Do a crazy man should
present himself for admission the House
could not protect itself by excluding such
member. He thought not He claimed the
House had the power TO exclude the N m
Der from Utah He then referred 10 sOEe
OF the testimony, and pointed out that the
member from Utah had in defiance OF law
maintained his relations with his plural
wives. and mad been quoted as saying that
he would be damned before ne wo1ld give
up his wives.
Mr. Roberts Interrupted at this point and
wanted TO know II counsel could make such
statements.
It's legitimate" answered Nj Little
field
Mr.. Schroeder. continuing. said the
House should exercise its power and ex-
clude the member. Without completing his
argument. the committee took a recess IN
III O'Clock.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
RECRUITS FOR THE BoERS.
Many Men Said to Re EnIistinG in
New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Tho movement by
the Irish societies in Philadelphia TO raise
81, ,OOO.OOO to send men to assist the Beers
in their war against England has no con-
nection with the work along the same line
in this city. At the New York headquar-
ters. Mulberry and East Houston streets,
it was said today that the enrolment Of
men here is going on Independently Of any
other movement, that from twenty 10 thir-
ty names are booked every day.
At the headquarters Il was said that fifty
men sailed from here day before yesterday
by the steamer Vera. al their own eX-
pense. each recommended as a competent
nurse. and with a Red Cross badge Tney
viii go first TO Naples. where they will Sc
cure credentials from the Netherlands Con-
sui, which will enable them 20 land at Lou
renco Marques. where they will enter upon
the Red Cross work among the Beers.
And IL they quit the Red Cross corps
and enlist with the Boers we can't help
that" said the man who enrolls the re-
cruits. The leader 70 tE5 party which left
yesterday, and which was made up OF
Irish-AmericGns and Hollanders. was stat
cd TO be q. NJ. L. Andriesse who has been
active in the work Of enrolment.
Fifty more are expected 10 90 70 the
Transvaal from here tomorrow, and 500 are
said 10 be only waiting for money TO be
raised 20 send them The man in charge
said yesterday that interest is not abating
among the irish and the Holland Dutch.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04

LONDON. Jan. 4.-The brief feeling OF
dependency that followed the rejoicing
when 1t was reported that General Frsnch's
exploit at Colesberg had not produced any
decicsd advantage has entirely blown over
The enthusiastic scenes OF a few days
ago were repeated this morning during the
enrolment of goo city of London Volun-
tceIs at the Guild Hall The surrounding
streets were crowded with jubilant cheer
ing throng of men. women. and children,
and the volunteers had difficulty in reach
ing the Guild Hall
The Queen sent message TO the volun-
teers in which she expressed her apprecia-
tion Of the patriotism Of the corps.
The fact that the War Office has not Civ
en- out any encouraging reports, since the
premature accounts OF a victory at Coles
berg, has in some instances caused a dis
position TO complain OF mismanagement
and badly advised action by generals in
South Africa. but the malcontents are
overwhelmed in the renewed enthusiasm Of
the masses.
1t is admitted however, that the absence
of official publications from the War Office
indicates that nothing has happened within
the past twenty-four hours in South Africa
that can be construed favorahly.
Advices received today from Orange
River say that re-enforcements have been
sent to General French from De Aar.
The occupation Of MOltenO by the Beers
yesterday is reported in a despatch from
Sterkstroom. Cape Colony. They also took
possession OF Cyphergat. the despatch says.
but abandoned that place on the appear
dnce of General Gatacre's forces
A despatch from Rensburg. Cape Colony,
says the Beers at CoIesberg are almost
surrounded.
PRETORIA, Jan. delayed in trans
mission) During the heavy storm four
nights ago six horsemen escaped from
Ladysmith. The Beers believe that Colo
nels Rhodes and Jameson were in the rar-
ty. Col. Frank Rhodes, a brother of Cecil
Rhodes. was one Of the officers with Cen
eraI White at Ladysmith. The jameson
referred to may be Lieutenant Colonel
Jameson, of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. DR..
Jameson arrived in England in November.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
BoERS FIRE ON PICKETs.
An Early Morning Exchange of Shots
at Modder River.

MODDER RIVER, Jan. 3-Delayel
In transmission The occupation OF
Douglass by the force under
Colonel Pitcher IS regarded by the
British officers as very important as there
was a strong pro-Boer faction in the place
There was a demonstration here before
dawn today Two sections OF the Grena-
der Guards voIleyed in the direction Of the
Beers and elected a response. The Brit
ish northernmost outposts have been ad-
yanced 1000 yards and are protected by
the naval guns
The Beers fred OF the pickets last night.
Despite the rains in the Free State and
the rise OF the water in the Modder River.
the drought here is intense. The army
service corps has bought up all the local
forage.
General Babbington's force. which coop
Grated with the other troops at sunnyside.
has returned here.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
ITS ORGANIZATION PERFECTED.
subdivisions of the Committee on
AnRronrInIions Announced.

Appropriations Announced.
The House Committee on Appropriations
met today and organized. The following
subcommittee were designated.
Sandy Civil. G. Cannon, W. II. Moody,
J. 4. Hemenway- T. c. McRae and J. NJ.
Allen
Legislative-H. II. Bingham. J A. Hem
enway, : J. Pugh. L. F. Livingston, and
G. W Taylor.
District OF Columbia-W. ". Crout. II,
II. Bingham. J. T. McClesry, j. NJ Alien,
and 81. z. Benton
Pensions-S. $ Barney, ] T McC-eaTy.
Il c. N.n Noo-bis, J.. c. Bell, and NJ. E.
Benton.
FortiGca,iorS-I a Hemenway. s. J..
Pugh. l. y. Liuaue.. T. c. McRae, aud j..
c. Bell
Defciencies-L C.. Cannon. 5. 5. Barney.
H. c. Van Voorhis L. f. Livingston, and
r. a. Pierce.
Permanent AppropriariOns-W, H. Moody,
". w Grou-. l. y. Li,tauer, r. A. Pierce,
and c. ". Taylor
James G. Courts was TcapqolLtet clerk
to the committee, John D. CreTCr. assist
ant clerk, and X. r. Rea, messenger.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
AWARDED A GOLD MEDAL.
4 Recognition by Congress of Lieu
tenant NeWComb'x Services.

\ Recognition by Congress of Lieu
tenant Newcomb'x Services.
The Senate Committee ON Commerce las
made favorable report on resolutions ex-
tending the thanks OF Congress to Lieut.
Frank H. Newcomb. Of the revenue tier
Hudson. and 10 the officers and men Cf his
command, FOR heroic galiantry in resyuing
the torpedo boat Winslow when she was
disabled in the enga cement at Cardeaas.
A gold medal Of homer Is awarded Lieu
tenant NeWcomb and silver medals 20 his
officers and bronze medals to his crew.
The resolution recognizes the services Of
Captain HOdgesOn, Of the revenue cutter
MCCullOch at the battle of Manila by re
firing him at full pay.
The thanks OF Congress are also extended
to Captain Tuttle. OF the revenue cutter
Bear, and to his officers and crew, for gal
liant services in relieving 275 shipwTecked
whalers in the Arctic. and TO Lieutenan.s
Jarvis and Bertholf and Dr. Can. mem bers
Of the overland expedition which went to
their relief. The three officers last named
are also given gold medals.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
IMPERIAL DOCTRINES AvowED.
4 Meeting in London FnvOrinE De-
VOtion to Empire.

LONDON. Jan. AT a small meeting.
presided over by Hon. Thomas Sandys,
NJ p, committee was appointed with the
purpose Of organizing ian imperial party,
whose object will be the establishment of
the power OF the British empire, which is
now jeopsrdized through the long apathy
Of the people in trusting political lenders,
and are now realizing with bitterness and
humiliation the lamentabIe weakness OF
the army"
The meeting resolved to support the gov
ernment in prosecuting the war with the
full resources of the empire. and TO assist
in future enquiry as to the reasons for the
present unsatisfactory condition Of national
defence
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
PITCHERS FORCES RETIRE.
Military Reasons Compel the Evac.
nation Of Douglass.

DOVER FARM. Cape Colony. Jan.
3-lDelayed in transmission).-C Colonel
Pitcher this morning informed the
inhabitants Of Douglass, that owing to
military reasons he was forced to evacuate
the town. Everyone left at O'Clock in
the morning and arrived here at O'Clock
this afternoon.
The Canadians, who acted as escort to
the women, carried the babies for them
and kept everybody lively with their
singing.
Six hundred Beers are reported within
twenty-five miles Of Dover Farm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-04
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.
Bills Reported to the senate Today
Affecting the Colonies


Bills extending 10 Hawaii and Porto Rico
the commerce, navigation, and seamen's
laws OF the United States. and putting
shipping trade between those islands and
the United States on a coastwise footing
were today favorably reported TO the Senate
Committee on Commerce.
The bills also give the Commissioner Of
Navigation power 10 make regulations FOR
the naturalization Of the vessels owned by
the citizens Of those islands The act Is 20
take effect sixty days after its passage.
The enforcement OF more string
ent regulations against the board
ing b. unauthorized persons OF
vessels on arrival at seap0rts OF
the United States. is the object Of a bin
reported 70 the Senate today By the Com
mittee On Commerce. Il gives the Secre-
tsry OF the Treasury authority 10 prescribe
regulations and 90 employ any Of the OFF,
GERS OF that department 10 enforce them. A
penalty OF 500 Eue is provided FOR viola
tons