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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-28
AN INVESTIGATION FAVORED.

AN INVESTIGATION FAVORED.
Apropos recent insinuations Of the
success Of improper influences in the
last legislature OF Kentucky, the Lex
ington Herald, a Democratic paper,
demands more explicit charges and an
investigation. IL says that statements
have appeared in quite number Of
the country papers that reflected upon
unnamed members Of the legislature
and intimations Of tho success Of I'M
named but described, lobbyists II has
been said that the owner and editor Of
a well known Democratic paper and
perhaps two equally well known oil
cials were in some sort of partnership
in schemes and plans to influence
legislation; and were openly there TO
be employed to aid in the passage or
IN thedef feat of measures pending be-
fore the legislature We know moth
ing personally concerning the dolngs
at Frankfort; and we are always re-
iuctant to believe such reports. But
when grave accusations are made by
respectable editors as OF their knowl.
edge, the charge assumes a graver i'm.
portance. In recent number of the
Glasgow Times appears the following
mot for many years have the lob
byists assembled in so formidable
numbers, or their labors borne such
fruits, as through the sessions OF the
Kentucky legislature just closed.
During the two preceding legislatures
the third house kept we'll under cover.
but in the present general assembly it
threw off all concealment and defied
even the small restraint Of decency.
Lobbying was an open business, and
the lobbyist boldly proclaimed his {
profession. - ,
1.-The editor of the:Times is Jas IB. c
Richardson, a member of the legisla.
ture OF some years ago; and was then c
elected one of the prison commission a
ers, and was reelected by this legisla- t
ture. His duties as representative and S
as commissioner have required him TO e
be in Frankfort at the sessions of t
the legislature for the past six years n
and he knows whereof he speaks. h
His statements, therefore, are both a
charge and the Testimony to sur, =,
port the charge. VI
"Who were these lobbyists, and .
what were the fruits" which were "
BORN of their laborsg Can not this :
'ditor do the state service by frankly "
md courageously making public the
lanes Of these brazen lobbyists, and :,
'lso publishing what he means by the :,
harge that their labors bore "fruit?" '
What measures did they succeed in =
aving passed? What measures did =
hey kill? W
This is not political or party ques. -
'ou- ANS ~ AaA dDONt mere partisan
olitios, or personal self-seeking. IL ~
due to the honest and incorruptible '"
TENDERS that the guilty be exposed. ~
Dead flies maketh the apothecaries ~
ntment to stinK"--who were these :.
cad flies: -
If there be any admixture of poll. ~
cs in this matter. 1t is that it is due 80
the Democratic party that the Jug
mes of the corrupt be made known io'
ID the reputation Of the majority be '''
{ spotted or the party be held re- !
Dnsible. VII
"A prejudicei. bigoted, violent Tol
rtisan, blinded legislature has been ers
own in the history of our state. But lor
openly corrupt legislature is not in. is d
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-28

says the Lexington Leader. This /,
sheer nonsense. If a cataclysm were
TO engulf Golden, Culton, Noakes,
the strolling Barber and.all the lesser
galaxy of "star Witnesses" as long
as the 100000 corruption fund lasts
and the Goebel purse commands the
services of Tom Campbell, other wit.
nesses will be found to supply every
link and close every gap and reliable
juries in Scott and Franklin counties
will act the parts assigned them in
The Hang and Damn" conspiracy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-28

Newspaper dispatches say that f.
Wharton Golden, the plant tool of
Tom Campbell and the Goebel broth.
ers in the conspiracy to Hang Tay.
Tor and damn the Republican party"
is dying in New Mexico of consump.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-28
FRIDAY, MARCH IS, 1909.
DAILY THOUGHT.

If one is today more patient, more
serene, moro loving, more sympa-
thetic than he wsas yesterday, he is
truly advancing and his life is success.
full
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-28

Cecil Rhodes has at least one adj.
vantage in being dead He can't see
some Of the alleged portraits Of him.
self printed in the papers.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-28

Chief Engineer Harahan of the /. @
left last night at 6:f0 for the South
after a several days business trip il
Paducah. He left in his special car
aud after a tour OF the southern line.
will return to Chicago.
Mr.. J. r. Wallace, the assistant gen.
eral manager of she l. O. road, and his
wife will arrive IN the city this after
noon at 8;45 from St Louis 10 visit
their son, Superintendent II. L. Wal.
lace, who is i'll in the local /. Q. hos.
pital.
While the year 1901 broke all rec
ords in the matter Of railway oonstruc-
tion since 1890. 1t is very probable that
the present year will even exceed in
number of miles the total railroad
construction OF the year recently
closed.
From January I to December 81.
1901, there were 5,222.lO miles of
track LAID by S62 lines, and while it is
out of the question to sort over the
projected lines and say which will be
built and which will not, a careful
compilation Of the plans of the. various
railways, based upon official reports.
shows that there are 1884 miles OF
railway under construction or under
In addition there are 3. 100
miles of lines projected for which
there are excellent reasons for beliey.
ing that the greater part will bs built
Turing the present year.
1t is impossible to say that the lines
inder contract and under construction
will be completed during the year.
ust as it is impossible to say that the
',79O miles of proposed roads, which
eem to be practically sure of construc.
ion, will materialize, but with these
Igures based upon official reports and
examination it appears
hat the year may result.in a heavier
abroad construction than the past
ear, and may even exceed the year
SIS, when Z, LOG miles were built.
Some Of the contracts that are out. !
landing will scarcely.bq completed
uring the year, as the mileage In
'me cases is so large that longer /
eriod will be required. Steel rails
70 difficult to secure, and this fact
i'll have its influence toward cutting
'wn the new mileage for the year.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Bears Scared Horses.

When the Elks went to Coileyville
they ran into bunch of three greasy
pilgrims and two trained bears at
Chanute and donated to have a per-
formance. The greasers and bears
came to lola Monday and gave sew
eral exhibitions on the street of the
usual kind.
Several runaways resulted from the
exhibition. Charlie Helton's delivery
horse got Whit of the beasts and
dashed around corner, jerking the
top off the wagon. The Horville boys
trotter was tied on the east side when
the bears passed. He got one scent of
The bears, and sprang away like cat.
AS he dashed across the weigh scales
the buggy got foul of the goose neck
and the horse broke away, the buggy
being considerably damaged. 1t is
said one of the Ideal laundry wagons
was in "a third runaway.
Nothing frightens horse like the
smell of wild animal, an inherited
instinct telling them of danger.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
ESCAPED FROM THE ASYLUM
Ross Peterson, Sent to Topeka From
lola, Got Away and Returned
Here Last Saturday.

Ross Peterson, young man who
was adiudged insane in the Allen
county probate court some time ago
and sent to the State asylum at Tope-
ka. made his escape from that institu-
tion last Friday and returned home. He
reached here Saturday and appeared
at the home of his family on south
Third street. He was quiet and
showed no desire for violence, but it
is not believed that he is fully recov.
cred from his unfortunate malady and
his family naturally feels considerably
worried. The young man left Sun
day, saying he was going to Colony,
and nothing has been seen of him
since. Peterson is not a dangerous
man except when he gets angry and at
such times he may be violent and do
harm. The probate court has re-
ceived word that he made his escape
and efforts are being made to discov
er him and have him returned to the
asylum.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
The Police Court Grist.

There was an unusually large
amount of business in police court
this week by reason of an epidemic
OF bad tempers during the past few
days.
f. Coywood, one of those who
showed up, went to the other extreme.
He was in too happy frame of mind,
but the court decided that it was not
natural and fined him five and costs
for taking stimulants.
John Payne was fined seven and a
half for making "a call Sunday night
with a revolver in his hand. The
complaint was sworn out by Mrs,
Mattoon, who says Mrs. Payne was
staying with her and that John came
TO the house. revolver in hand, and
demanded that his wife accompany
him. She went. Payne says he car
ried the gun to protect himself
G. II. Gilf!lan had John Kennedy
arrested for disturbing his peace Sun
day night. Gilfllan, it seems, runs a
boarding house and he says Kennedy
came to the house, abused him and
sought to drive him from the house.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Cemetery Association Organizes,

The ladies who have taken upon
themselves the laudable task of
beautifying and caring for the lola
Cemetery, held meeting last week
and organized. Mrs. L. +. Palmer
was chosen president, Mrs. Nettie
Simpson, president, Mrs. Bird
Foust, secretary and Miss Lutte Evans
treasurer.
The association has something like
one hundred members, all persons be-
ing eligi who have a desire to see
the city's burial ground kept neat and
clean. Those who have not already
joined may do so by leaving their
names with the treasurer, together
with one dollar, the fee charged. A
force of six men was started at work
at the cemetery this week and the
ladies hope to carry out regular plans
for improving the looks of the ceme-
terV
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
The Eagles Organized.

Last Monday a lodge of Eagles was
instituted in lola, arrangements hav-
ing been made previously and some
thing like eighty joining as charter
members. Most of them were from
lola, but there was a number from TT.
Scott here to join. Grand Deputy
Mr.. Harry Hayes from Leav-
enworth was here to institute the
lodge and the work was performed in
the Odd Fellows hall. After the initi-
alton there was feed and iollitication.
The officers elected for the new Or
der are as follows: II. A. Kuhlman.
7. w. p: F. w. Fitzgerald, w. p;
Pratt Williamson, w. Con-; j. b.
Atchison, w. Chaplain; Mr.. Newby,
/. G.; Carl Williamson, O. G.: George
DeClute, J. d. Arnett and w. G.
Gable, trustees. Mr., Kuhlman was
elected representative to the grand
lodge meeting at Minneapolis.
The new lodge expects to occupy
handsome quarters on the second floor
of the building being erected on West
street. Starting of under the most
favorable auspices the lola lodge OF
Eagles, or "Eirie" as it is called,
promises to flourish.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Commercial Club Meeting.

The commercial club met Monday
in regular session and spent several
hours in discussing important mat
ters even if little was actually done.
One of the most important was the
question of straight, even, clean
east road. Tine committee reported
progress in the work Of securing the
opening of Broadway through to the
creek and that Frank Robinson aud
II. Iiesing would give half the road
and sell the other half where it passes
their places. The committee was con-
tinued and requested to urge the build
ing of this much-needed high
way.
The president was instructed to .ap-
point committee of five from the
Club to cooperate with the commit
tees from the labor unions in arrang-
ing for the Labor Day celebration.
The matter of better bridge facili-
ties south of town was discussed and
a favorable feeling was shown in the
Club for securing better bridges and
more of them at the earliest OPP
DOrtunitV
The Iola register., 1902-05-16

daffy people play it. 1t has develop
ed Ping Pong wrist and Ping Pong
ankle. Doctors say one should dress
especially for the game, and it is said
that the natural tendency is to peel
down to the limit, Itgives heap of
exercise and makes fine indoor
sport.
Z Mr.. S. @. Brett has received sup
ply of outfits and there will undoubt-
edly be fine burst of speed shown b.
society to see who shall first becon
an expert. There isn't much lin VI
to acquire nor and great strengt =,
needed and ladies find the game goo dnn,
one for exercise. Here's predictin
that some expert players will be d.
veloped in lola.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
strict RAILWAY PARK A GO
Annual Meeting Held and Expenditure
of Money to Fix up the Park is
Authorized.

After one meeting at which the god
dess of Harmony was not present, the
stockholders of the lola Electric Rail-
way Company met in a harmonious
manner in lola Monday afternoon
and got down to business. Practic-
ally every share of stock in the road
was represented either in person or by
proxy at the meeting and business was
done with a view to the management
of the road for Che ensuing year.
The new board OF directors elected
is as follows; +. V. Crouch, c. NJ.
Crouch, George A. Bowlus, l.. L..
Northrup, Fred j. Horton, A. w.
Beck and w. l.. Bartels.
The officers for the coming year
were chosen thus:
f. V. Crouch, president and general
manager; L. L. Northrup, vice-presi-
dent; George A. Bowlus, treasurer; j.
F. Thompson, secretary and attorney:
G. M. Crouch, assistant general man
ager.
H6 d IL dlFS VI luS TOdu WSTt ulS-
cussed at the meeting, the business of
the past being very satisfactory to the
stockholders who expressed gratified
surprise at the amount of money taken
in. With view TO increasing the
business the expenditure of money to
fit out and put in good condition a
park on the Neosho river was author
ized, The lease of land from d. Hor-
vile was approved and Mr.. Crouch
was instructed to go ahead and fence
and fit up the park to accommodate
the public.
The threatened troubles of the road
seem to have been smoothed out and
Mr.. Tom Crouch and the other ST..
Louis gentlemen who backed il at the
start, still show an inclination to keep
"a hand in and give the line the stabi-
lity which millions of dollars alone
can give. They have it and the faith
in lola and until further orders they
will invest enough money here to keep
the line in the best condition.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Ping Pong Has Arrived.

When word first went out thateast-
ern cities were going wild over a new
game called Ping Pong, most people
thought it just joke. The name
sounds like joke, and the idea that
a game that gave as much exercise as
outdoor sport could be played in
doors seemed incredible. But the
game exists and has spread and has
now struck lola.
1t is sort of indoor tennis. 1t is
played on table, with about the same
rules and method of scoring, A net is
erected, the players use battledoors,
and bouncing balls and after playing
awhile one either gets datfy or only
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Dr.. c. Il. GIynn Marries.

From the south bound Santa Fe
Tuesday DR.. and Mrs. c. G. Glynn
alighted. The doctor is building
neat home on north Colborn
street where they will live. They were
married at Kansas City, Kansas,
Monday May II, the bride being Miss
Margaret Stephens, of Kansas City,
Mo. From here the doctor made u
quiet sneak to McLouth to visit rela-
tives and he guarded we'll the secret of
his plans. DR.. Glynn has many
friends in lola, who have confidence
in his skill and ability as a specialist
and the highest esteem for him as
gentleman. All these friends viii Join
in welcoming him and his bride to
lola.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
lola Girl Wins Honors at Chanut

At the musical contest held at Cha
mute, given by the Catholic church on
last Monday May -, the gold
medal for the best piano solo was
awarded Miss Olive Mote, of Chanute,
pupil of Miss A. Lapham. Miss
Birdie Blanche of lola, pupil of Miss
Cooper, was awarded first honor and
Miss Elsie Patterson of Chanute, pu-
pill of Mrs. Miller, second honor.
Miss Blanche is to be complimented
for the excellent rendition of her Sc
lection. 1t was a close call beween
Miss Blanche and Miss Mote as to
which would receive the medal, and it
was some time before the judges could
come to decision. There were nine
contestants for the piano solo medal.
The judges of the musical contest were
Mrs. G. e. Benedict of Chanute, Miss
Galleger of Humboldtand Miss Cooper
of ola.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Spring Ailments.

There is an achinga and tired feeling;
the liver, bowels and kidneys become
sluggish and inactive, the digestion
impaired with little or no appetite,
no ambition for anything, and feel
ing that the whole body and mind
needs toning up. The trouble is, that
during winter, there has been an ac-
emulation of waste matter in the sys-
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The Iola register., 1902-05-16
Cures When Doctors Fail.

Mrs. Frank Chiasson, Patterson,
La, writes June Sth, 1901; 81 had
malaria fever in very bad form, was
under treatment by doctors, but as
soon rs | stopped taking their medi-
cine the fever would return. used a
sample bottle of Herbine, found it
helped me. Then bought two bottles,
which completely cured me, | feel
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recommend it to those suffering from
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The Iola register., 1902-05-16
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The Iola register., 1902-05-16
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both of them excellent like
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The Iola register., 1902-05-16
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The Iola register., 1902-05-16
What Thin Folks Need

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The Iola register., 1902-05-16

The,story printed elsewhere in the
REGISTER about probate judges being |
allowed to collect additional fees |
under an old law does not affect Allen |
county as the commissioners here |
have been more generous and sensible |
than in most counties and have other
arrangements made.
The Chanute papers announce that
on Monday the money was paid over
and the final details arranged for the
locating of the Argentine smeter at
that town. 1t might be we'll now to
watch Chanute to keep her from turn-
ing the clock forward to hasten the
coming of the year 1904.
Rev. A. L. Handy, pastor of the
Methodist church at Coffeyville, and
Mr.. Francis of the same place were in
lola yesterday inspecting the Metho-
dist church here. The Methodists at
Colfeyville expect to build new
church and these gentlemen came up
to look over the handsome structure
here and will probably build one SINH
lar only larger and more expensive.
The REGISTER has several times
called attention to the fact that a
good many lola people send money
to Europe TO help support aged and
less fortunate relatives there. The
other day rather a record breaking
address was given for a money order,
as follows: "2ante-ock Kaptal-for-
sakringsanstallen." The sender ex-
planned to the postmaster that lock"
is equivalent to our and "etc," so
there is no telling what the bloomin'
name would look like if spelled out
in full.
Fort Scott Tribune Bennie Owen,
one of the official umpires for the Mis-
souri, Valley league, will have u report
to make to the president of the league
on account of the Fort Scott game
yesterday. 1t could not be learned
officially what was the trouble, but it
is said that Driscoll, Nevada's second
baseman, was fined Sl5 yesterday for
talking abusively.to the umpire, which
is not allowed under the rules. A few
fines of this kind will do away with so
much beefing about the umpire, who
has the hardest position in the game.
Speaking of the Elks' trip to Cof-
feyville, the Chanute Tribune relates
the following incident: One of the
interesting events on the way was the
losing of the Chanute smelter. Mr..
Mcdonald had grip with him that
contained all the papers in the ideal
which he took up,to Kansas City with
him yesterday to close the deal and
between Morehead and Cherryvale
somebody in attempting to put it in
the rack, accidently let it fall out of
the window, The train was going fast
and had to back mile or more to
get it.
Speaking of Sundays game in that
town the FIT. Scott Monitor says;
Bouldin was in the box for Ft. Scott
He was up against his old rival, the
famous kid-Chinu. They did not re-
peat the to kind of pitching. On
the contrary their curves we're 50 easy
for the batters to find that each nitcher
got hit Bouldin was landed for one
home run, two three.baggers, one two
bagger aud number of singles.
Chinn was landed on for two home
runs and the official scorekeeper wore
out two lead pencils jotting down the
baggers.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16

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IL. s. BRYAN.
The Iola register., 1902-05-16
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