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The Iola register., 1902-07-25
GRAY BECOMES BLACK.
Experiments With Color of Military Uni
forms at Varying Distances.

The uniform board, which is pre-
pairing for a general scheme of rcyi-
sion of the uniforms of the various
branches of the United States mill
tary service, is conducting an inter
esting set Of practical experiments
to determine the best color to be
adopted for the clothing Of the army
in the field. The attention of the
board was drawn to the fact that
the British army had abandoned the
familiar khaki color in favor of
neutral gray tint, retaining the tex
ture Of the khaki, and a number Of
samples of the cloth have been Sc
cured for test. These have been con-
trasted with no less than four diff
ferent hues of khaki manufactured
in the United States, and eight men,
each dressed in different hue, and
placed side by side on the green
sward of the mall at the foot OF Sew
enteenth street have been for several
days passing under the inspection of
officers detailed by the board
The officers who are supplied with
field glasses, says the Washington
Star, began their inspection at the
corner of Seventeenth and / streets,
a measured distance of / 100 yards
from the yariegated squad of pri-
vates at the foot of the street on the
mall, and at each 100 yards careful
observations are taken to ascertain
which of the uniforms is the least
visible, and consequently the safest
against sharpshooters. Up to the
present it has been demonstrated
that the khaki, in almost any shade,
is vastly superior in point off invisible
ity to the neutral gray Of the Brit
ish army. This latter color was
evolved as a result of the Boer war,
and it is possible that the color con-
ditions of the landscape in South
Africa may be greatly different from
the bright green sward of the mall,
where these experiments are going
on, but it is quite certain that at a
distance the neutral gray deepens in
color to almost a pronounced black.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
Cheap Wheat Lands.

The following unimproved lands
are especially commended for wheat
and farming lands and are very cheap.
Webelieve they will sell 100 per cent
higher within a year.
No, /, 800 acres six miles from
Dodge, $1,000.
No. ., $50 acres six miles from
Dodge, $1,000
No. 3, 1l2O acres six miles from
Dodge $4,000.
No. 4, 100 acres eighteen miles out
S4O0.
No. 5, 100 acres six miles from Ford
City, $500.
Prices cash. No trades, We hay,
good ranches and alfalfa farms also
Write us stating what you want.
REEVES & KIRKPATRICK,
Dodge City, Kas,
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
B|RNBAUM'S DAMAGE SUIT
sues the City for $4,000 in District
Court for the Injury Inflicted by
a Local Mob.

The REGISTER some weeks ago noted
the fact tnat T. Birnbaum, one of the
men chased through the streets and
stoned by a mob of boys and men dur
ing the liquor troubles here this
spring, had presented a bill for S2, 900
damages to the city council. The bill
was not allowed and Tuesday he filed
suit in district court tor that amount.
The petition states that the mobbing
occurred on April u, 1902, about $3.50
p m. AS he and j. f. McCready
we're going home they were stoned by
mob of ten or more young men on
the main streets. Later after turning
south on Jefferson avenue larger
mob stoned and shot at them, cursing
and abusing them. They ran TO G. c.
McCarty's home Birnbaum says he
was hit in the ear with rock, which
cut his ear and caused deafness
which is increasing. Frustrated by
the exertion and abuse and hurt, suf-
fering mental anguish from the
threats, hurt by the changed regard
in which he and his family are held,
he asks damages. For personal hurt
$500; for permanent wrong and injury
$1,000; doctor and medicine $l750
lost of six weeks time SS2 50. Total
$4,000.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
HERE AND THERE
Mss Ethel Vezie went 10 CarIyle.

Miss Ethel Vezie went to Carlyle.
J. A. Averett, A. T. Ayerett and
Miss Leeman went to Pittsburg to take
in the reunion
Mrs. j. G. Myers arrived from
Kaloma, Iowa, for visit with her
son, G. w. Myers.
License to marry was issued Nor
day to L. L. Sewer and Lydia L.
Richeson, both of lola.
Mr.. j. r. Young, Of East Madison
avenue, is very i'll and is friends are
uneasy over his condition.
Ed Hobart and Miss Olive Hankins
are taking a two-week outing from
their work at the. Northrup store.
Miss Bessie Sewell returned to her
home in Elk City after a visit here
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Elliott.
DR.. Jones reports the birth Of a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. e, c. Cham
pion at 5O2 south Washington this
morning.
r. c. Rupp and wife returned to
their home in Kansas City after a
visit here with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Kelsey.
The. REGISTER is very sorry to learn
that Ben Sheriff., residing about three
miles southeast of lola, is reported
to be dying Of consumption.
Miss Theresa Schmidt who has been
here visiting Miss Rose Mccain re-
turned to her home in Humboldt. Miss
Mccain accompanied her and will
visit there a few days.
Charlie Wheaton reports that he is
getting together nice crowd to take
in the Elks annual meeting at Salt
Lake City. 1t is hoped to fiji a Pull
man coach here for the ten day trip.
Mrs, Doty, a, a,daughter of Mr., and
Mrs. Cohne of Carlyle, is here visit
ing her relatives and called on friend:
in town today. She has been engag
ed in missionary work with her hus
band for several years in Japan.
The REGISTER learns from officers
of the company that the Pinto Copper
Company stock is being purchased by
investors at a lively rate. The stoci
has been on the market but three days
days and yet 1000 shares have beer
bought.
Misses Gertrude Elliott, Mabe
Davis, Emma Davis, Hester Andrews
Daisy McCrae and Messrs. Will Pax
ton, Elmer Hutchinson and Claror
Davis Of Garnett, passed through lola
today on their way to Moran to at
tend the Christian Endeavor conven
ton.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
The HeltOn Stock Sold.

Mr.. G, r. Gard, the receiver ap-
pointed by the court to take charge of
and sell the stock of goods recently
owned by c. c. Helton, sold the same
last week as provided by law. The
sale must be confirmed by the Referee
in Bankruptcy, Mr., G, E, Corey, of Ft.
Scott. and it is expected that he will
act in the matter soon. The purchas-
ers of the stock were G. G. Slagle and
Lem Pruitt, two well-known young
lola business men. The price paid
was $3.50. Helton's horse was sold
to r.. H. Bennett for S3S. The bust
ness is a good one, the location excel
lent and the young men who have Sc
cured both will probably soon recover
the business held by Mr., Helton and
increase ii.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUB.
An Organization Composed Wholly of Per-
sons with Broken Backs.


l.. A. d. Wilson, of Minneapolis,
now lying at the city hospital with
an injured spine, which has paralyzed
him from his waist to his toes, has
Joined the Broken Back" club. This
organization, which is probably the
most unique body in the United
States, says the ST. Louis Post-Dis-
patch, has now 120 members, and its
roll is rapidly increasing. 1t was
founded last December by James W.
Patterson, newspaper man, known
from the Pacific coast to New York
city.
Mr.. Patterson has been lying in
water bed in the County hospital, in
Chicago, six months. He received
his injury by fall. He is paralyzed
from the fourth rib down, and his
body is encased in plaster cast. His
mind is clear, and he has free use Of
his hands and arms. Mr.. Patterson's
brain was too active and healthy in
tone to permit him to lie supinely in
bed and bemoan his fate. He found
that there were several other pa
tients in the hospital who were suf-
fering from a similar aflliction. lie
found out their names and the num-
ber of their wards from the doctors
and nurses and wrote each of them
letter. a correspondence was
started which proved interesting to
all who participated in it, and from
them the idea OF the club sprang.
AT first the membership was con-
fined to hospitals in Chicago, but the
club now has members in New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland and
Minneapolis. The doctors heartily
indorse the plan, as they say that the
occupation Of the minds of their pa
tients over the affairs Of the club
gives them a more cheerful spirit,
and tends to prolong their lives.
The constitution and bylaws Of
the club were drawn up by Mr.. Pat
j terson and contains a number Of
unique features. Here are some Of
them
"This club shall be known as the
Broken Back Club Of America.
"No one shall be allowed to become
a member who is able to move q
muscle Of his body below the eleventh
rib.
Race, sex, age, previous condi.
ton of servitude-police or other.
wise-turpitude or morality shall be
no bar to nor premium upon mem.
bership.
"The president of the club shall
be the member whose paralysis ex,
tends to the highest rib.
every member shall write a let.
ter once a week, which shall be sent
to the secretary, and by that officer
I forwarded to every other member
The letter must be cheerful in tone
and any new amusement or occupa,
.tion suggested to sufferers from a
broken back will be heartily vel.
comed."
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
County Central Committee.

The Republican county central COM
mittee met at the court house at 2:30
Tuesday to organize for the coming
year. II. A, Ewing presided, he hav-
ing been the old chairman, and Mel
Fronk, the old secretary, welded the
pen: The old officers were elected
temporary officers.
M. 7. Jacoby was elected the new
chairman of the committee and f. W.
Myler secretary. L. L. Northrup was
chosen treasurer.
An executive committee of one mem
ber from each precinct was named by
the chair as follows: Geneva, {. L,
Knowlton; Carlyle, Mr. Smart; Deer
Creek, VIM Huber; Usage, NJ. NJ
Cubbison; Marmaton, John Lowry
lola, John Woodin; East Elm, j. T
Tredway; West Elm, Or. Rennick
North Elsmore, Jesse Decker: Soutf
Elsmore, c. a. Reynolds; Humboldt
Jesse Barker; Logan. George Moon
East Cottage Grove, Il. II. Blair
West Cottage Grove, c. A. Stewart
Salem, Il. a. Bennett; First ward, lola
c. G. Ausherman; second ward, L. G
Hough; third ward, c. L. Whitaker
fourth ward, j. Il. Miller.
The committee decided not to asses
candidates until the executive com
mittee decided TO do so. The cam
paign was discussed and the commit
tee adjourned.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
Rats as Swimmers.

In Germany a close study is being
made Of the manner in which vari-
Gus animals swim, and pictures have
been made to show how the water
rat swims both when he is at his
ease and when an enemy is pursuing
him. While he is looking for prey,
and scents no danger, this willy little
animal goes through the water leis-
urely, but the moment he sees or
hears an enemy, he changes his at
titude and darts away, breasting the
water at a great rate. Moreover, it
is a singular fact that not only water
rats, but all other rats and mice
which live near the water, are splen.
did swimmers, and, thanks to their
skill, are frequently enabled to es-
cape from their enemies,-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
Water Pipes of Glass.

In Germany water pipes are being
made of glass with asphalt covering
to prevent fracture. 1t is claimed
that they give thorough protection
against moisture in the ground,
against the action of acids and aka
lies, and that they cannot be PEN
Grated by gsssh LA.......A.,.Nl
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
THE COUGARS FIGHTING.
How an Elk Won by a Solar PlexuS
Blow, as Told by a Trapper.

BLOW, as IoId by 1Iapper.
The cougar does not leap upon its
big game nor drop upon it out Of tree
tops, but sneaks close or lies in wait
upon the level, and goes from cover
in a straight rush like the tiger or
the hunting leopard. 1t endeavors,
says Outing, to seize upon the lower
throat or shoulder with its teeth, and
to twist the quarry's head against
this purchase" in its powerful fore
arms, until the neck is broken. Fail
ing in this attempt, yet making good
its catch-hold, the cougar will-to
put it modestly-go in and finish in
any old style. 1t will usually finish
once tooth and claw are engaged, but
sometimes it fails, and even gets the
worst of the encounter.
Felix Michaud, a most reliable free
trapper Of the old regime, once told
a writer for Outing that he had
watched lion stalking a bull elk.
1t was a Teton mountain cougar Of
the big variety. 1t went from cover
in a headlong rush, but missed its
neck stroke as the bull lunged head,
catching him at the point of the
shoulder, and going under his belly.
Both animals were bowled over in
a mixup of hair, hoofs, claws and
horns. In a brief struggle, as they
rolled over together the cougar was
thrown into the air, as if hoisted by
a spring trap, by a conyulsive kick
from the bulls hind leg. The mad
dened elk gained its legs and chased
its enemy off the field. An unlocked
for punch in the wind has taken the
sand out Of pussy.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
DOn,t Fail TO TRY This.

Whenever an honest trial is given
to Electric Bitters for any trouble it
is recommended for permanent cure
will surely be effected. 1t never fails
to tone the stomach, regulate the kid
neys and bowels, stimulate the liver,
invigorate the nerves and purify the
blood. It's a wonderful tonic for
rundown systems. Electric Bitters
positively cures Kidney and Liver
Troubles, Stomach Disorders, Ner
vousness, Sleeplessness, rheumatism,
Neuralgia, and eXpels Malaria. Sat
isfaction guaranteed by Evans Bros.
Only 80 cents.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25

Extreme hot weather is a great tax
upon the digestive power of babies;
when puny and feeble they should be
given few doses of Whites Cream
Vermifuge, the childrens' tonic. 1t
will stimulate and facilitate the diges-
tion of their food, so that they soon
become strong, healthy and active.
25c at G. b. Spencer Il Co,
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
Regulated by the State.

The price of medicine in Prussia
is regulated by the state, a new price
list being published every year. -.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out The waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail TO do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
mausm come from ex-.
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The Iola register., 1902-07-25

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-worl,ing in pumping thick kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used 10 be considered that only urinary
:roubles were 10 be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoriig your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilrner's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is.
soon realized. It stands the highest for its
~onderfulcures 1.-The mos. distressing cases.
and is sold on its merits f.,k1
BY all druggists in fifty sTT7T NJ a. e.
cent and nedolar siz j 4
Is. You may have 81. laesSss R.so Et.1
sample bottle by mail Home Of swempR Root.
free, also pamphlet telling you how 10 Vnd
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
4 Co.. Binghamtor, N. 7.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
.OVer-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Iola register., 1902-07-25
For Sale or Trade.

Steel Beam l6-inch walking plow nearly
new. Win trade for l4-inch.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-30
TEE. MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAI S..

and that portion Of the business Of the
country that has been dehled by "the
fraud OF the age will be purified.
1t is the business of the government,
Mr.. McCumber held, to enforce the purity
and genuineness of manufactures, as much
as it is to prevent the scounterfeiting Of
money. Dishonesty and decadence,p the
senator systematically remarked, "are
inseparable conditions Fraud long
continued develops into hereditary
trait
AS a political question Mr.. Mccumber
.ingeniously argued that the enactment OF
pure food law would be reciprocity TO
the farmer who for forty years had voted
TO reserve his trade for the domestic
manufacturer. Now he merely asks lit
tie reciprocity-"an open market for his
productions protected against fraud and
falsehood, against spurious imitators and
frauds nothing more" ''e'f 100
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-30

subject to allegation, amendment or re-
peal by congress-, and the lands granted
{ IN termination of tho five years for which
they wereg granted, shall revert to the
government Corporations are prohibited
from dealing in realty, except such as is
necessary to enable them to carry out
the purposes for which they We're created.
The limitation to 5000 acres is antag-
onized by many as not being large enough,
and 10000 acres has been proposed, but
the hostile public sentiment towarS
monopolies is probably too strong to
make such increase. There should be
strictest limitations upon the commits
sion.s power in this respect, otherwise
abuses might occur and too much caro-
cannot s4be EXERCISED to,prevent the ac-
QUESTION of vast bodies of land by cor
porate power.
The house-pill provisions have been ap-
piled to Porto Rico with eminent success
That dependency is, to-day. standing evil
dence OF, the ability OF our government to
deal Justly and successfully with such
overs sea property. The problem Of in
sular government has been settled there
and the people are contented and anxious
to be Americans In every sense of the
word. The old Spanish school system
has been Americanized and the new sys-
tenn meets with the strong approval of
the people. The insular legislature is
representative, Of the people; tariff re-
strictions have been removed, and the
sugar and tobacco interests in the states
find they have not been ruined, nor is the
slightest complaint now heard from
them. Trade with the states is strongly
increasing, notablysin flour, pork products
and machinery, dairy products, tools and
shoes.
It is true conditions are somewhat diff
ferent in Porto Rico from those existing
in the Philippines, but lit is evident that
the sooner capital can get into the Phil
ippines to stimulate Industrial develop
ment and divert the people strongly to the
acquisition offthe rewards of labor in the
civilized provinces the sooner will they
be contented- with our rule. The .dilatory
policy has delayed the progress of the
islands. Instead Of promoting progress,
the senate has actually favored giving the
Filipinos a debased currency under the
single silver standard. but fortunately it
is not at all probable that such policy
will be approved by congress or the adj
ministrationysor by the honest common
sense Of the american people.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-30

tion, protesting against the expenditure of
money on a great naval establishment, did
not receive much attention. The argu.
ment was made that a big navy necessar-
lily inflames the fighting spirit and leads to
war. The same argument has been used
our military establishment. 1t is falla-
eious. EXpediency dictates a naval policy
broad enough to guard OUR vital interests,
endangered by sudden war In 1898 the
we were not prepared for such war and
when all Europe was predicting that Spain
would blow us out of theiwater and burn
our seaboard cities, Fortunately We had
the ultimate humiliation of Spain was
wrought chiefly through the decisive ma
val battles in Manila bay and off the bay
CT Santiago. 1t is because it is expedient
as matter of public safety, the defense
of our vital interests, that this nation
approves the expenditure of much money
on our naval establishment. There is no
alarm over such expenditure. Our citizens
who can be wrought into apparent con-
vulsions over the standing army of about
50, 900 men "a menace to our liberties,
contemplate with the utmost calmness
and approval the expenditure of hundreds
of millions upon the strengthening of our
navy. And it is we'll.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-30
A RECIPRocIrY CONVENTION {

In the experience Mr.. G. S. Cairns has
had in dealing with the Canadian customs
officials in behalf OF some. clients who
felt that they had not been fairly treated,
there is a valuable suggestion. When Mr..
Cairns met these officials and discussed
the matter with them in friendly way,
it did not take long to arrive at mutual
ly satisfactory agreement, though the
Canadian officials seemed to feel that red
tape in the American treasury department
in dealing with complaints from the Ca
madam side of the line demanded rough
treatment in return.
If the men who direct Canadian and
American policies could meet together.
all animated by an earnest desire
to reduce to a minimum trade
friction and restrictions between
the two countries, much could be
done in very short time toward es-
tablishing a reciprocity that would he
harmful to neither and beneficial to both.
In social and business relations Ameri
cans and Canadians get along together
wonderfully we'll. Why can't we get
along just as we'll politically? The
primary cause is, of course, that Canada
Is not nation, but an appendage of IN
empire whose chief interests are else
where. But to discuss that subject is not
the purpose OF this editorial.
5 In the absence of any official effort "to
get together" Why cannot the business
men Of both countries who are interested
In reciprocity do much to promote the
good cause by holding an international
convention? ? Even If there should be no
intention CT formulating a definite pro-
gram, the addresses and discussions that
such convention would bring out would,
tend to clarity the situation and indi-
cate just what each country demands in
the way of reciprocity and what can De
granted. Moreover. the pleasant ac-
quaintance and understanding of opposing
points of view that the delegates to such
a convention would obtain would be of in
estmable value. " s,
Why is this not subject worthy Of the
serious attention of the Minneapolis
Commercial Club" Minneapolis is deeply
interested in reciprocity with Canada.
No other city in the country has greater
prospective interest in Canadian trade
and few have a greater present interest,
1t is centrally located with respect TO
both Canada and the American states, es-
pecially concerned in Canadian trade. 1t
has several direct railway lines connect
ing it with western and Pacific Canada
and it has one direct rail connection with
eastern Canada. Boston has become the
recognized center of eastern sentiment in
favor of reciprocity with Canada. Why
not make Minneapolis the western center
Of this important movement?