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The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

At the present time there are owned
Ind controlled by the railroads and
private car companies of America near
ly 1,250,O0O freight cars, or, in other
words, enough cars to make two con-
tinuous trains reaching from Boston to
San Francisco, with an engine for
eyery As cars.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Louis Pasteur once said that there
were forms of bacteria and microbes
that were so small that bundle of
them containing 1,oGo,OOo,OoO speci-
mems could be put through the eye Of
common sewing needle.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

In black letter bible which few
years ago was to be seen in Lees Cas-
tie, near Maidstone, the popularity is
to be found in Genesis xxx 6, that
"Joseph was a polye felow," instead OF
"godly person." as stated in the au
thorized edition.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
aIOO Reward. RIOO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there Is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that Is catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halrs $
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature In doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they Of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that It fails to cure. Send for list Of tes-
timonials. Address,
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

England exported 4,124, 14S gallons
of spirits, chiefly Irish and Scotch
whisky, during 1895. The great bulk
of this export was to the British prov
inces. The United States took 255, ,911
gallons of it, which was 10000 more
than ever before.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Canada lynxes have multiplied great
ly in Maine during the past few years,
and the woodsmen fear that If they
continue to increase at the same rate
they will prove dangerous and des-
tructive to other game, especially
fawnS
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

A team consisting of three horses
and an OK is in regular service hauling
lumber to the railroad stations in
Aroostooll county, Me. The OK is
harnessed with bit and breeching, and
harmoniously and well beside one of
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
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To Pay q Penalty for Dining

II rather hard, isn't it9 Yet how many are COM
pelled to do this after every meal. Dyspepsia,
that inexorable persecutor, never ceases to tor
mont of its own volition, and rarely yields to or
dinary medication. But tranquility OF the
stomach 10 in store for those who pursue course
OF Hostetter's Stomach Bltters. This fine correc-
tive also remedies malarial and kidney COM
plants, rheumatism, constipation, biliousness
and nervousness.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

1t is said that King Humbert owns
nearly 200 horses, and the greater part
of them are English bred. The double
row of stalls form regular street, and
each animals name is painted in large
white letters above the manger.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Perhaps the most beautiful Calendar Issued for the
year '97 is THE YouTHs COMPANION Art Calendar,
which Is given to each subscriber the paper for the
year 97. 1t is made up of four charming pictures,
beautifully reproduced In twelve harmonious co ors
II is in form four page folder which, when extend
cd is 10x24 inches in size. The subjects are delight
fully attractive. This Calendar makes desirable
ornament for mantel, centertablc or writing-desk.
1t ia offered for sale only by the publishers OF The
YoUTHs COMPANION at so cents per copy Only be-
cause OF the enormous number published 1t is possi'
Bile for the publishers OF THE COMPANION to send II
, FREQ To all COMPANION subscri
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The Consular returns of exports
from Bradford to the United States
show that the year has ended we'll, the
total showing an increase of $685. $3.50
over the corresponding month of last
year, and being larger than that OF any
month in 1895, except August,
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
The Newest Game.

The youngest of neighboring sub
urb, says the New York Evening Sun,
are NJ present reveling in new game
Nobody knows just how 1t originated.
Possibly the recent visit of that celes-
llal interrogation point. Ii Hung
chang. bad something to do With Il
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

A shrewd grocer in st. Louis has hit
upon a novel way of increasing his
trade. He sends female agent to the
houses OF his patrons to take the morn
ing orders, and sne suggests lots Of
nice and expensive things that just hit
the fancy of customers.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

1t seems as II life might all be so
simple and so beautiful. so good to live,
so good to look at, IL only We could
think Of It as one long journey. where
every days march had its own sepa-
rate sort Of beauty to travel through.
Phillips Brooks.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

1t is estimated that the redwood
forest of Sonoma and Mendocino
counties, California, contains no less
than 40, 900, ,OOO 900 feet of lumber, and
that at the present rate of cutting it
would take 100 years to exhaust the
snnnlu
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Japan is again actively engaged in
railway construction. "a sum of $22,-
900, 900 has been voted for the construc-
tion of double line, 376 miles long,
between Toxic and Kobe, passing
through the principal commercial and
industrial centers of Japan, viz, Yoko'
hama, Kioto and Oska."
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

II is reported that in an Elkhart,
Ind, musical instrument factory, in
which profit sharing has been practic-
ed since 1892, S5s, 900 has thus far been
distributed among the employees of the
factory
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

ing down of numerous blessings on the
generous family during the new year.
But the strangest thing of all is
neither ST. Basil's song nor st. Ba-
sil's cake; 1t is curious mistake as to
date which has prevailed among the
Greek Rayahs for many generations.
For history declares that the 1st day
Of January is not the anniversary of
St. Basil's birth, but that of his death!
-Alcide de Andria, in Youths Com
panion.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Some idea of the enormous minera
wealth of Australia may be formed
from the fact that the value of the
mineral products raised in a single
colony-New South Wales-to the end
of 1894 was more than S545, 100000.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Although Blenheim palace is practi-
bally the property of the Duke of Marl-
borough, it is held from the crown on
a peculiar tenure-namely, the annual
presentation of French flag to the
reigning monarch. The Dukes OF
Wellington pay the same tribute for
Strathheldsaye.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

OF all the "sure things" in gambling
The game of the Socialist Deputy in
Berlin who played chess with woman
"tor kisses" was nearest to "soft
snap" If he won he kissed; If he lost,
he was kissed. And in this sort of for
seit it is sometimes quite as blessed to
receive as to give.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Travelling churches are to be estab-
lished on the Trans-Siberian Railway,
which passes through many desert
tracts, where neither village nor
church can be met with for miles. Cars
fitted up for divine service will be at
tacned to the trains for the benefit OF
the officials.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The greatest taxpayer is tobacco. In
the last 81 years this product has paid
a tribute of billion dollars to Uncle
Sam alone.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The devil does good days work
when he persuades the father of fam
lily that he can save money by not talk
ing religious paper.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Imaginary fTouDI97 1HU 077H777---
abundant among certain class Of peo-
pie, are generally well aired. and are
as depressing to those who have 70
listen to them as real ones; yet most OF
them. If denied utterance. would soon
melt AWAY.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The New York police have arrest
ed Arthur Reopen. 15-year-old boy.
who made a business Of smashing
window panes and then giving the ad-
dress of the houses to glazing firms.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The Langson railroad, in Tonquin,
which was to open n conquered pro-
vince for an expenditure of $5o0,oo0
bled the French treasury to the tune
of $4, 367, 700.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
A NEW YEARS WISH.

10 all of the little children dear
throughout the land, a Happy New
Year,
A Happy New Year whose days shall
hold
A very few tears and a great deal OF
laughter,
study and work and playtime after,
ana rosy health while the year grow
old. Anna M. Pratt.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The eggregious underestimate of cost
of the Panama canal nearly swamped
that enterprise before wholesale steal
ing completed the ruin.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

About 600 horseless carriages are in
use in the city of Paris, the greater
part of them by stores and business
houses,
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

India's population. according to the
census OF 1895. Is 2s7.22S.4s1. an in
crease over The preyioas census of 49,.
as. .9lI
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

To obtain salvation, the sinner needs
TO take nothing to Christ but his sins.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

A curious note of explanation ac-
companied some poetry received by
a Michigan editor. The note ran thus:
~These lines we're written fifty years
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The fishing industry In 1895 was not
satisfactory according to the annual
report of the Boston Fish Bureau.
Prices ruled so low that they barely
paid the cost Of production. Out of
$50 vessels employed in New England
Fisheries only some Is or 20 are report
cd to have done well while the remain
dor did not pay expenses.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

According to statement made in
Parliament, there are in England and
Wales more than 10000 pauper chill
dren
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Whatever we would do if we had the
power is what the Lord will give us
the credit of having done.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
ne large doctor bills.-C. L. Baker, 1928
Regent So, Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 8, '95.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Jenkins-'Had you any luck Oh
your western trip?" Jackson-"Great
luck! The baby cut four teeth while ]
was way."-Puck.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. Nc
nts after nrst days use OF Dr. Kline Great Nerve
Restorer. Free 80 trial bottle and treatise.
Send TO On. KLINE. 93l Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa'
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

No work is hard for the man who
has God for his helper
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with Glyoerine.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
Chiblains Piles &c. c. @. Clark Co., New Haven, Ct
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Michigan iron mines give every
promise of activity in the near future.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

It is better to be right and poor,
than wrong and rich.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The man who knows Christ well will
not look for perfection in anybody
else.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

purpose of obtaining exact data. He
was cordially received by Major Nc
ley, Mrs. Mckinley and the president
elects aged mother. Prof. Cunningham
is at present making horoscope Of the
Mckinley administration, beginning at
noon March 4. 1t will be printed in
March. Persons wishing to have horo-
scopes made should remember to give
Christian name, place of birth and
residence, date and year of birth, hour
and minute II possible. If you do not
know the hour, send two two-cent
stamps for particulars. Correspondents
should also bear in mind that the as
trologer wishes it distinctly understood
that he treats the position of the plan
cts at time of birth merely as indica-
tions and not causes. A planet may
signify an event, like the star of Beth
lehem for instance, but of itself it
has no other connection with it. Cor
respondents are answered free in these
columns. Address Prof. G. w. Cum
ningham, Dept. 4, 1914 Clinton street,
Chicago, Ill.
Answers printed in order as received.
Here are some for this week:
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
Observation-Disclosures: |:
I AN ORIENTAL new YEARS.
-: Observation-Disclosures: : :: 1: 1;

New Years day in part Of the TurS-
lsh Orient is the gayest holiday OF me
year. for 1t is also the day Of 81. Ba-
sirs festival. The celebration OF the
two feasts has become inseparaDie, 80
to speak, in the minds of the Greeks
and the first of January is now known
throughout the Levant as st. BASH y
day.
But It is the Greek Church only
which honors the saint on that date'
the Latin Church observes simply ms
ordination day, some time IN june
while the other Christian denominSl
tons have for him merely the SANG
reverence as for the principal Gree1
Fathers, such as st. Chrysostom, 81
Gregory Nazianzen, etc.
The Russians, though following thd
Name ritual as the Greeks, hold no par'
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The Eureka, CAL, gold mine is 299o
feet deep.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Mrs. Potter Palmer has 5000
bra clSlet
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The wine industry, which two years
ago was utterly demoralized in califor-
mia, has now been restored to prosper
as condition with bright future.
This was done by majority of the
wine makers associating themselves
into a corporation and giving it full l
covers to sell their product, at not
less than 15c por gal. for culinary and
up to 95 and 80 for choice.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

London has 44s, 300 inhabited houses.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The Lords sheep all know their
Shepherd.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

The devil throws the most darts at a
shining mark.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

London prefers wood pavements.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

England makes copper coins for Rus
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Germany has 100000 textile opera
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
W. N. U.-WIcHITA. mo. I.-ise7

When answering advertisements
please mention this paper.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eft.
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and soldoby
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most slxillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfactlon
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Engineers spent year collectin'-'
ia for their report on
road, which they
bp;lt f,r S5, OOO. -
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Artificial flowers are made of bread.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
PLANETARY POINTS.
SOME HOROSCOPES MADE BY
PROF. CUNNINGHAM.
Readers Are Invited to Send In Data
and Have Their Indications Printed
Free-PIanets Indicate Events, but DO
Not Cause Them.

HE horoscope OF
William Mckinley
made by Prof. Cum
ningham a year
ago indicated that
he would become
president of the
United st t Q s
March 4, 1897. The
astrologer visited
the Mckinley home
at Canton for the
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01
II tae Baby is Cutting Teeth.

BE sure and use that old and wetried remedy. MRS.
SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

Texas pecan crop is worth $500, 900.
The Chanute times., 1897-01-01

time, sss.
tlpe.e
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02
Why Two Ears Are necessary.

Sound travels by waves radiating
from a central point Of disturbance,
just as wave radiate when a stone
is dropped into still water.
So far as the hearing Of each individ-
ual is concerned, these waves move in
a direct line from the cause of the
sound to his ear, the impact being the
greatest in the a nearest to the
source.
This being the case, a person who
has totally lost the sense of hearing
in one ear, although he may imagine
that the defect is of little consequence,
cannot locate the direction of a sound
to save his life, even when the center
of disturbance is quite near him.-An-
sWers.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02

tiers our eye from a star no longer
travels in its primitive direction.
The necessity for mountain obscrv-
atories arises from the fact that in or
der to ecure correct observation Of
the heavenly bodies it is necessary that
the telescope be as far as possible from
what is known as the dust shell Of the
earth. and in an atmosphere which is
steady. BY steady atmosphere is
meant that where the air is not con
stantly in motion. The air is in strata
just as in the earth. When one is above
the strata that are more generally at
fected by the air currents, it will be
noticed that the stars twinkle far less
than under other conditions. Now, the
twinkling Of stars is the result of
curvature Of atmospheric strata caused
by air currents. When these air cur
tents do not act, then the atmosphere
is steady and correct observation is
rendered easy.
All these things being realized by
the astronomers, they acted Upon them
just as the tradition Of an undiscov-
cred country affects the explorer. The
results as told by Professor Holden
seem marvellous. ~Observatories on
high mountains must either be aband-
oned altogether during the winter sea-
son, or. if occupied, the observer must
be subjected to extremely trying con
ditions and to some danger from ter
rife storms of wind. snow, hail, from
lightning, etc. The discomfort and
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02
McDowell's Experience.

A. 3. Mcdowell, the Rochester rider.
who has been abroad since last spring,
has returned to this country to prepare
for the National circuit races. He rode
at Honolulu, Auckland, New Zealand
and various points in Australia. He
describes the climate in Australia as
such that it is very difficult to train.
He says that the handicap limit in
a two-mile race there is 500 yards, and
in order to get long marks in big races
many riders hold themselves back in
the events of small Importance. He
further says that the Australian riders
are probably as good as any in the
world. Representatives from Amerl-
ca, Italy, England, France and South
Africa are o riding there. He states
that w. Martin, the American, is rid
ing in excellent form. Regarding his
own plans in this country he says: Il
want to get in condition and compete
in the National circuit. l have come
up to So Oh my gear and acquired a
good sprint wlile abroad. l have aban-
dcned road work and will now devote
/ myself to short-distance racing
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02

above the level Of the sea. 1t was
here that Pascal caused his barometric
e. experiment. to be tried in l649. Inc
highest French station is the Pic-du-
Midi, 2,S77 meters high. The Ben Ne
Wis observatory, 1865 feet above the
seas level. located on one Of the high
est mountains of Scotland, is devoted
purely to meteorological observation,
because of the rarity of sunshine there.
For instance, in December, 1898, the
sun shone for but a single hour ana
that was all the time it was seen dur
ing the entire cal.
The newest observatory, and one OF
which astronomers hope much, has
Just been erected in the Palani Hills, in
India, at a height Of 200 feet. 1t is
known as the kodiakanal Solar Phys
les observatory. There are over 2,OOO
hours OF sunshine at this point yearly,
and the experiments thus far conduct
ed show that the atmosphere is steady
as we'll as clear. The climate OF the
location is utterly different from any
thing with which Europeans or Amer
leans are familiar.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02

ever, while opposing the plan, SUCCESS,
that the question of revenue to run
such an organization would practical
and influential clubs could we'll afford
to pay a tax Of from $25 to $50 a yeal
for membership, the smaller clubs, who
are in the majority throughout tho
country, could i'll afford to stand such
an expense. Wheelmen in the east
and west who are doubtful as to the
success of the scheme have by no
means abandoned the idea of a new
association. and it is likely that in a
short time some new plans will be sug,
gested.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02
How 1t Spreads,

The bicycle has already accomplish
ed a good deal of road Improvement
in Mexico, it is asserted, not because
of a demand from the riders, as a
class, but because the wheel has made
its way into the families of the COVER
uors Of the various states, with whom.
as one man tersely expresses it. the
governor is first, the state next and thu
people last. The governor of Monterey
was very slow to perceive the necessity
for good streets, it is alleged, until his
family became addicted to the use OF
the wheel. Then it was that he order
ed ten miles Of asphalt paving to re-
place the cobble stone paving so inim-
teal to the enjoyment Of the cyclist,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-07-02

On the Sonnblick observatory there
is eight times as much snowfall as rain
fall. The twinkling of the stars is
regularly observed at this point, and,
strangely enough,is considerably great
er than at the lower station. The
movements of the barometer, the wind
pressures and velocities, the relative
humidity, the formation and move
ments of clouds, the amount of atmos-
pheric electricity and all meteorological
phenomena are daily observed. There
are at this observatory on the average
25O days each year when the mercury
stands at zero or below.
The observatory of the Saints is one
OF n least expensive, considering it's
Importance, of any that exists, for the
total expense of maintaining it is 81. 200
a year.. It's original cost was s12. 600
In all of the observations taken the
steadiness of the air, as we'll as it's
transparency, are notable. The star
images are entirely free from twink
ling. each star. viewed from the
observatory, shows a magnitude one
tenth brighter than that observed al
a point on a level with the sea.
The highest German meteorological
station or observatory is the Wondel-
stein, on the northern slopes of the
Alps, near Munich. It's altitude is 1887
meters. The most famous station in
France is Puy-se-Dome, 1,4O0 x1eters