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MOTHER!
There is no
word so full
Of meaning

and about winch such tender and
holy recollections cluster as that
of MOTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and guild
ed our first tottering step. Yet
the life of every EXpectant Moth
err is beset with danger and all ef-
fort should be made to avoid 1t.
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ETROIT, Jan. !. 1897
CO. RAPIDS & WESTERN r. r.

additional trains leave Greenville for Bedding
Is 90 m and 600 m. Leave Beldlng Tor
Neenville at a IN ard Z 80 p IN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-08

The Bradfleld Regulator Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-04-08

LEONARD, Pres A. N. BELDING, Y.-PTsS,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Got Away With $4,000.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 29.-J. A. Ma
deau of the firm of E. G. Nadeau, Son
Co., Indian post traders, whose stores
at Nadeau and Reserve were closed
yesterday on account of one member of
the firm, H.. b. Ekcam, absconding
with So, 900, is IN the city arranging
with creditors to reopen the stores.
Detectives have been placed at work
on the case and Ekcam's capture is
expected shortly. The absconder re-
ceived $40, 900 in cash from banks at
Holton, Hiawatha, st. Joseph and st.
Mary's and So, 900 from collections
from the Indians.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
STATESMEN IN A RIOT.
WILD SCENES IN THE SPAN
ISH CORTEZ.
Senator Comas' Ears Boxed-Duke OF
Tetuan Resigns as n Result of the Row
Was Assaulted by Comas' Son and .
General Scufiie Ensued.

MADRID, May %. The Duke of Te-
tuan, minister of foreign affairs, has
resigned, as result of an incident in
the Senate to-day, when he boxed the
ears of Senator Comas. Senior Canovas,
the premier, will take the portfolio ad
interim. The Liberals of the Senate
have decided to attend no more ses-
sions of the Senate until full satisfac-
ton has been accorded to Senator Co.
mas and the Liberal party by the Duke
of Tetuan.
The exciting incident which culmi-
mated in free fight was provoked by
the statement of the Duke of Tetuan
that Senior Sagastas speech the other
day to the Liberals had contributed to
bring about the vote in the American
Senate.
General Luis Pando said: 1.-The
thing now happening is due to the
cowardice and feebleness of the gov
eminent"
Senator Comas said: "You will dis
cuss that morrow"
"We will discuss it," replied the
Duke of Tetuan, but L will accept
dictation from nobody"
Nor /, either" retorted Senator
Comas, at the top of his voice.
At this point the Duke of Tetuan,
pale with excitement, boxed both ears
of Senator Comas and felled him to the
floor. The son of Comas threw him
self upon the duke and struck him
heavy blow with his fist. Several
senators interviewed and general
scuffle ensued, with great confusion,
and it was some time before order was
restored
The Duke of Tetuan rendered his
resignation Immediately after the in
cident 1t is believed that he mis-.
understood the reply of Senator Comas,
as he is regarded as an extremely
courteous and honorable man.
Senator Comas is professor in the
University of Madrid and is held in
high esteem in scholastic and political
circles.
After a deliberation with the Sec
onds of the two men, it was decided
that under the code duello duel was
unnecessary as the aggressions were
reciprocal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Powers Plan for Peace.

LONDON, May ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Constantinople says:
The ambassadors will present a note
to the porte to-day embodying the
terms of peace to which they will
agree. The note will refuse to permit
the abolition of the capitulations in
the case of Greek subjects or the an
nexation of Thessaly, but will consent
to strategic fertilization of the from
tier and an indemnity not exceeding
$50, OOO, 600"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
IN THE HOUSE.
Day of Bitter Partisan Debate-In-
dependence for Cuba Possible.

Day of Bitter Partisan Debate-In-
dependence for Cuba Possible.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Cuban af-
fairs furnished the House with a day
of bitter partisan de bate. The resolu-
ton appropriating $4,000 for the re-
lief of American citizens was adopted
without dissenting vote, but the
Democrats endeavored to force consid-
Grafton also of the Morgan resolution
for recognition of the belligerency of
the insurgents. They accused the
Republicans of endeavoring to evade
this issue, but the dominant party,
through it's spokesman, Mr. Hit,
made the important statement that
the Republicans desired not to embar
rass negotiations which were being
projected by President Mckinley to
secure the independence of Cuba.
While Mr.. Hit disclaimed presiden-
tial authority for his statement, it was
well known that he had been in con-
sultation with Mr.. Mckinley on the
question and knew whereof he spoke.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
To Wage a Sound Money War.

CHICAGO, May 22.-The executive
committee of the National Sound
Money League held two sessions yes
terday and laid plans for the dissem-
nation of gold standard literature
throughout the country. Men of
money from all sections were present
at the conference and the financial
standing of the league for the next
four years was guaranteed. Plans
were discussed at the first session for
conducting n campaign of educa ton
for the next year and half, prepare
tory to the next congressional cleo
tons.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
A MoB's BLOODY WORK.
Two Men Shot to Death In Wright Coun-
ty, Missouri.

W.
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo-, May FL A
few miles north of this city, last
night, mob of about twenty persons
visited the home of Lige Mayfleld and
not finding the party there whom they
sought, set the house afire Mayfield
saved his house by hard work. The
same mob then visited the house of
John Mitchell Finding the house
securely fastened, they commenced
firing at the outside. This aroused
Mitchell, his brother Dave and Jack
Coffnan, their step-brother.
Mitchell, knowing the intentions of
the mob, started to get his pistols, but
was riddled with bullets before he
could reach them. Coffman was also
shot to death before he could get out
of bed. Dave Mitchell was shot
through the head and arm, and es-
capped death only by having his broth
err Johns lifeless body between him
and the window through which the
mob was firing.
That John Mitchell's wife and chill
dren escaped death is almost miracu-
lous, as the wall behind the bed upon
which they were lying was filed with
shot of all kinds.
1t is alleged that the Mitchell
brothers and Coffman belonged to a
band Of thieves, and the mob took this
method of getting rid of them. The
community is highly excited over the
affair and it is thought there will be
more trouble.
Dave Mitchell acknowledged that he
and his brother had been taken out
and severely whipped by a band of
White Caps only few nights ago and
that they had been warned to leave
the country. Last nights work was
the result of their not taking this ad
vice.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
A $50, 900 Fire at Moberly, Mo.

MoBERLY, Mo-, May eat 8 o'clock
last night +. b. Crow & Co. S grain ell
evator caught fire, and in short time
it and an adjoining three-story brick
mill were in ruins The old city hall
burned next, and the spire of the new
city hall was damaged. Several small
buildings north of the elevator were
burned, and roofs of other buildings
caught fire, but the flames were ex-
tinguished with small damage. BY 10
o'clock the fire was under control. The
total loss will reach $6O,OOO
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
CUBAN NEUTRALITY.
THE SENATE RECOGNIZES
BELLICERENCY.
The Morgan Resolution Passed by
Vote OF Al to 14-Announcement OF
the Vote Received With Tumultuous
AEplause-Lattn America to Act

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The long and
exciting debate on the joint resolution
recognizing state of war in Cuba and
declaring that strict neutrality shall
be maintained by the United States,
passed the Senate by the decisive vote
of Al to IA at q late hour yesterday
afternoon. The announcement of the
vote was received with tumultuous APP
plause, which drew from Senator Haw-
ley an emphatic protest against ''mob
demonstration. The resolution as
passed is as follows:
Resolved, ETC., That condition OF
public war exists between the govern
ment of Spain and the government
proclaimed and for some time main
tanned by force of arms by the people
of Cuba, and that the United States of
America shall maintain strict neu-
trality between the contending par
ties, according to each all the rights of
belligerents in the ports and territory
of the United States"
The vote on the final passage of the
resolution was as follows:
Yeas-Bacon, Baker, Bate, Berry,
Butler, Carter, Chandler. Chiffon, Clay,
Clark, Cockrell, Cullom Davis, Deboe,
Foraker, Gallinger, German, Hans
brough, Harms (Kansas), Heitfeld,
Jones (Arkansas), Kenny, Lindsay
Mcbride, Mantle, Mason, Mills, Nor.
gan, Nelson, Pasco, Pettigrew, Pettus,
Pritchard, Rawlins, Shoup, Stewart,
Thurston, Tillman, Turner, Turpie,
Walthall-41.
Nays-Allison, Burrows, Caffrey,
Fairbanks, Gear. Hale, Hanna, Haw-
ley, Hoar, Spooner, Wellington, Wet
more White, Wilson'S.
An analysis of the vote shows that
the affirmative was cast by eighteen
Republicans, nineteen Democrats and
four Populists. and the negative by
twelve Republicans and two Demo-
Gratis.
Prior to the final vote, the motion of
Senator Hale to refer the resolution
to the committee on foreign relations,
was tabled: yeas "a, nays 10.
Mr.. Fairbanks of Indiana, proposed
a substitute. providing that the Presi.
dent extend the good offices of the
United States to Spain towards secur-
ing an end to the conflict and ultimate
independence of the island. This, too,
was tabled; yeas IS, nays IS. Then
followed the adoption of the original
resolution.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
TELLER TALKS.
Tho Colorado Senator Scores the House
and Two Administrations as to Cuba.

Tho Colorado Senator Scores the House
and Two Administrations as to Cuba.
DENVER, Col, May 81. Spain can
not drive this country into war" said
Senator Teller to-day in discussing
the action of the Senate in pass
Ing the Morgan resolution direct
Ing the President to declare that
state of war exists in Cuba. "This
administration is too cowardly to do
anything. 1t is afraid of offending
Spain The passage of that resolu-
ton does not mean anything at all
except that the President cannot con-
troll the Senate as he does the House.
1t will be defeated in the House as
sure as it gets there Reed will say
1t shall not pass, the President will
say it shall not pass, Hanna will
say it shall not pass, and the
trucking Republicans in the House
will yield. 1t does not matter at all
what the private opinions of the mcm-
bers may be. 1t is evident that the
administration is entering on for
eign policy as contemplate and pusil-
Luminous as that of Cleveland was. 1t
Is shame but there is no help for it.
The people can only speak through
their representatives and they are
dominated absolutely by the admins
tration | cannot conceive of any
public demonstrations vigorous enough
to have any effect ON the Presidents
policy"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
st. Louis Election Frauds.

ST Louis, Mo-, May 22.-Prosecut-
ing Attorney johnson to-day issued
warrants for the arrest of four judges
of election and one clerk, for frauds at
the school board election last Tuesday.
The men are William Moeller, Repub-
lican; James J. Moran, Democrat; c.
Ii. Schokmiller, Republican; Thomas
+. Carey, Democrat, and Thomas f.
Dunn, Democrat.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
RUSSIA HALTS TURKEY.
Forces the Sultan to Grant an Armis-
tice Pending Peace Negotiations.

tice Pending Peace negotiations.
CoNsTANTINoPIE May 10. - There
was sudden and unexpected change
in the political situation shortly before
noon yesterday. Russia quietly showed
her hand and thereby forced Germany
and Turkey out of the game, to all in
tents and purposes.
Yesterday morning Turkey, sup
ported BY Germany, was practically
defying Russia, France, Austria, Great
Britain and Italy, insisting upon the
annexation of Thessaly, in addition ia
huge war indemnity, and seemingly
was determined to march upon Athens
The ministers received official advices
from Sofia yesterday announcing that
orders had been issued for the partial
mobilization of the Bulgarian army,
possibly at the instigation of Russia.
There was hurried consultation of
the ministers. The war party was for
further defiance, but in the end pa
citic counsels seemed to have prevailed
for at 1885 a. IN. orders were tele-
graphed to Edhem Pasha to cease hos
tilities.
The peace negotiations will now be
undertaken in real earnest, and the
Greeks will most likely be spared any
further humiliation.
1t transpires that the car made a
direct appeal to the sultan to order
his troops to cease hostilities and ar
range an armistice, and this, coupled
with the fact that most serious results
would have ensued if Turkey had per-
sisted in her defiant attitude, brought
about the present state of affairs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Bicycle Tube Trust.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May 23-For the
past month or SO representatives of
the four largest bicycle tube manufac-
tories in England have been negotiat-
ing with the tube plants in this coun-
try looking to the formation of an in
ternational bicycle tube trust. Last
night it was announced that their mis-
sion to this country had been success
full, and the first international trust
of the kind has been formed. The
trust has bought outright the tube
plants at Ellwood and Greenville, Pa.
The price paid for the two plants and
the privilege of using the Stiefel seam
less tube process was close to
S.. 1000. 600.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
UNHAPPY IN HIS LOVE.
A st. Louis Bank Clerk Poisons Himself
Holding a Strange woman's Picture,


Holding a Strange woman's Picture.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 21.--George A.
Taylor, who had been in the banking
business here for thirteen years and
had been known as man of integrity,
was found dead in bed at the Norman
die hotel this afternoon. An empty
bottle labeled "hydrocyanic acid" and
number of letters showed that he
had committed suicide. He clasped in
his hands the picture of woman not
his wife, but nobody knew who she is.
Taylor was paying teller of the
Chemical National bank from the open
ing of that institution until it became
merged with the Third National, when
he was retained by the latter bank as
assistant paying teller. May he was
employed by the German-American
bank as a bookkeeper. He had had
trouble with his wife, whom he mar
ried in Charles City, Iowa, and she had
entered suit for divorce, but the case
had been dismissed. She now lives in
Eldora, Iowa, with their child.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Lillian Russell Seeks Divorce.

New YORK, May 22.-Signor Clio
vanni Perugini, or, more properly
speaking, John Chatterton, the tenor,
was among the passengers who sailed
yesterday on the steamship Paris. Be-
fore leaving Perugini was apprised of
the fact that "a suit for divorce is to be
instituted by his wife, Lillian Russell,
the prima donna Little is known of
the details beyond the fact that the
statutory grounds will not be men,
toned in the action, which will prob
ably be brought in some other state
than this.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
GEN. MCCORMACK DEAD.

The Missouri Soldier AMI Ex-COngress-
man Passes Away ut T3
BONNIE TERRE, Mo-, May 22.-Gen-
eral James r. Mccormack died here
yesterday, aged 70 years
General Mccormack was born in
Missouri, August l, 1924. He gradu-
ated as a physician in 1s49 from Tran
sylvania university, Kentucky. At
the outbreak of the war he was ap-
pointed surgeon of the Sixth regiment
Missouri infantry He was afterward
appointed brigadier general In 1865
General Mccormack was elected to
Congress and was twice reelected.
He was Democrat. "A widow and
two sons survive him
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Crow brings Proceedings.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 2@.-The
long expected suit to GUST Thomas E.
Vallins from the office of chief of
police of Kansas City was commenced
in the state supreme court late yester-
day afternoon, when Assistant Attor-
ney General Samuel b. Jeffries insti-
tuted quo warranto proceedings to
GUST him from Office. Nothing will be
done in the matter until Tuesday next
when the court in banc will probably
take it up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
SENATOR EARLE DEAD.
Had Been I'll Several Weeks With
Brights Disease.

COLUMBIA, S. c., May o2.-United
States Senator Joseph II. Earle died
at his residence in Greenville yester-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. He had
been i'll for several weeks Brights
disease was the cause of death.
Governor Ellerbee will have to APP
point a successor to serve until the
general assembly meets next winter,
when it will elect senator for the I'M
expired term. Congressman McLaurin
and Attorney General Barber are men
toned in connection with the appoint
1npnt
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Murderer a Suicide.

WICHITA, Kan, May 22.-Wesley
Zele box, of Grant county, Okla, in a
fit of jealousy Saturday night killed
Joe Hajek while he was visiting the
girl for whose hand they were rival
suitors. Night before last the sheriff
found Zelebok and arrested him. On
their way to town Zelebok died in
great agony beside the sheriff in the
buggy, after having first confessed
that he had swallowed strychnine with
suicidal intent. Both dead men were
under % years of age and Bohe mians.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
CUT DOWN DURING A FOG.
A Lake Steamer Sunk In Collision In
Twelve Minutes.

PoRT HURON, Mich, May aa.-The
steamer Florida of the Lackawana
line, grain laden, was sent to the bot
tom of Lake Huron by collision during
a fog with the steamer George w.
Roby at 0 o'clock yesterday morning
between Middle island and Pressure
isle. The crew of the Florida were all
rescued by the Roby, which was badly
damaged, and turned back, arriving
here this morning.
In about twelve minutes after the
crash the Florida went to the bottom,
sinking stern first and breaking in
two about midships AS she went
down the imprisoned air in her hull
blew off the cabins and upper works.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Three More Victims of Gasoline.

ST. LOUIS, May 2?.-In order to
quicken fire in her stove, Mrs. Ada
Mohr, aged 80, poured gasoline on the
wood last night. An explosion fol-
lowed and she and her infant were
burned to death, while Hugo Ward,
aged Ii months, died at the hospital
and Mrs. Bessie Howard and her son,
aged 5, were probably fatally injured.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
The Kiss Cost Him SIS.

SEDALIA, Mo-, May 22.-Rev. A. j..
Adams, colored evangelist, visited
the residence of w. J. Lowery, a col
ored Mason, during the latters alb
sence, last Sunday evening, and ere
ated sensation in the household.
Upon entering, the evangelist stepped
up to Mrs. Lowery and said: Sister
Lowery, am so glad to see you," and
at the same time he h Used her on the
lips. Mrs. Lowery elected the preacher
from the premises and yesterday
Judge Farnham fined Adams $ls for
disturbing Mrs. Lowery peace.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
RIOT IN A LEGISLATURE
Illinois States men Have More Fun Than
Rival Foot Ball Teams.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 92.-The af-
ternoon session of the lower house of
the Legislature yesterday was marked
by riot among the Legislators. Waste
baskets, books and other articles were
hurled back and forth, and Represen-
tative Novak of Chicago made an at
tack on the Speaker. Novall was
hurled from the platform and roughly
handled by the Republican members.
The disturbance was finally quelled
before anyone was seriously injured.
The trouble was caused by the Speak
ers refusal to recognize Novak.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Others Will FolIow Suit.

CRY OF MEXICO, May 2.--The recog-
milton of Cuban belligerency by the
United States is likely to lead to sim
liar recognition by the leading Latin
American countries, with the excep.
ton of Chilli. The pro-Cuban senti-
ment in Continental America is very
strong, and the governments there are
only awaiting the initiative of the
United States.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
Four Boys Struck by Lightning.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 22.-In Man
yaska township, about seven miles
south of this place, four boys were
struck by bolt of lightning. Two of
them were instantly killed and the
other two were seriously injured and
at this time it is doubtful if the in
jured will recover A heavy storm
was in progress at the time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
A Negroes Convicted OF Murder.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 22.-Pearl
Waters, colored, who deliberately
killed Lillian Waddell, also colored,
was convicted of murder in the first
degree to-day. When the verdict was
read she sprang up and shrieked like
a mad woman, and in that condition
was led back to Jail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May %. George
Hobson, recorder of Hamilton county
for six years previous to entering on
his duties last September as clerk of
the courts, has been found short about
$50, 900 as recorder and $23, AGA as clerk,
although he held that office only six
months. His trial will begin next
Monday on three indictments for for
gerry, embezzlement and obstructing
public records.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
sned at 90 for a Divorce.

TACOMA, Wash, May %. In the
superior court yesterday Mary Seattle,
said to be n niece of the old Indian
chief, Seattle, appeared to testify in a
divorce suit she has brought against
John Seattle, her spouse, who is over
90 years of age, John married the
widow Seattle five years ago, aud, after
a stormy experience two years, left
her
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
A Kansas Jolntlst Heavily FINED.

LINCOLN CENTER, Kan, May &C.
The Sylvan Grove 'jointist,' Luther
Knobby, was tried in the district
court yesterday for violating the pro-
hibitory law, and the jury returned a
verdict of guilty as to three counts.
This morning Judge Thompson SEN
fenced Knobby to pay S30O fine and
5000 costs and to Jail for 100 days.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Dun Secs Unmistakable Evidence of
Improvement.

Improvement.
New YORK, May or. G. Dun &c
Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
"Unmistakable evidence of improve
ment comes in the general increase
of commercial loans, mostly for
Eastern merchants or companies,
though some well known houses
in the middle West appear with
considerable rediscounts from the
South. Not for long time have COM
mercial loans been fully half the whole.
The distinct change gives proof that
new business has been larger than
many have supposed. Receipts of
money from the interior exceed ship
ments $l,5O0,oo0 mostly from the
Middle West. Exports of gold have
no influence and only signify the will
ingness of Russia to pay price for
the gold needed"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-05-28
The yer,,e, Tele,cope Completed.

WILLIAMS BAY, Wis, May s2.-The
great objective lenses of the Yerkes
observatory were lifted into position
last evening and an hour later the eye
piece was adjusted and the worlds
greatest telescope became reality.
The sky, however, was too cloudy for
an observation.