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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
The Growing Uses of Borax.

Sprinkle places infested by ants with
borax and you will soon be rid of them.
Blankets and furs put away well
sprinkled with boraX and done up air.
tight will never be troubled with moths.
A little boraX put in the water be-
fore washing red or red-embroidered
tablecloths and napkins will prevent
their fading.
Ringworms will yield to boraX treat
ment. Apply a strong solution of borax
three times day; also dust on the dry
powder very often.
Silver spoons and forks in daily use
may be kept bright by leaving them in
strong boraX water for several hours.
The water should be boiling when they
are put in.
Put teaspoOnful of boraX in your
rinsing WATER it will whten the clothes
garments that have been laid aside fd6.
two or three years.
One of the best things to cleanse the
scalp thoroughly is to dissolve one-half
teaspOOnful of boraX in Il quart of
water and apply it, rubbing it in well.
Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
| For washing fine, nice hannels moth
ing will cause them to look so nice as
boraX in the water, Il teaspoonful of
boraX to pail Of water being the right
proportion. Always wash baby's little
flannel skirts, shirts, etc, in this.
Always wash baby's mouth and gums
every morning with water in which
you have put pinch of boraX. 1t
keeps the mouth fresh and sweet, and
prevents that uncomfortable aflliction,
II sore mouth, with which so many
poor babies are troubled when their
mouths are not kept perfectly clean.
BoraX water is excellent for spong-
ing either silk or wool goods that are
not soiled enough to need washing. In
washing cashmere or wool goods, put
little bOraX in the water. This will
cleanse them much more easily and bet
ter, without injury to the colors Do
not rub them on board but use the
hands, and throw on line without
wringing. Press them on the wrong
side, and they will look almost like
new.-Good Housekeeping.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
CRlSPI TO BE TRIED.
Ex- Premier of Italy Must Answer t,
Serious Charges.

Ex- Premier of Italy Must Answer to
Serious Charges.
ROME, Dec. Yesterday the cham
Der of deputies appointed commits
sion of five to inquire into the charges
against Signor Francesca Crispi, for
mer premier, in connection with the
Bank of Naples scandals and the al
legged liberal traffic in decorations
The special commission was APP
pointed after an impressive speech by
Signor Crispi, in which he declared
that he desired the most ample and
complete discussion of the whole ques-
ton, and did not dread the light,
which, he said, could reveal nothing
against him.
II am the victim of calumny," he
asserted, ''and should have brought
suit against my calumniators if the
matter had not been referred to the
cham er"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Good Trees to start with.

One of the drawbacks to fruit grow
ing is the fact that farmers economize
at the beginning They buy from tree
peddlers and do not find out that their
trees are of worthless varieties until
they begin to bear, but as several years
will then have been lost the mischief
cannot be repaired, and work must
bN done over again. Do not buy trees
from any but known and reliable nur,
serymen, and do not refuse choice trees
because the prices are apparently high.
Be sure of good trees first and then be-
gin the economy afterward.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
A Fever Bath.

A doctor recommends the following
device for giving fever patients bath.
An india-rubber blanket or sheet is
passed under the, patient in bed, and
the corners raised so as to make a dish
into which the water of suitable tenn
perature is poured. A makcShift show
err bath can also be given in the same
way by means of Il watering pot with
q rose on the spout. The bath can be
emptied agan with n syphon, sponge,
or cup, and the rubber cloth Withdrawn
without incommoding the sufferer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

MRS. NANCY ALLISON MKINLEY.
but was sinking steadily, and was
near the end of life.
Upon his arrival at the home of his
mother President Mckinley entered
the sick room and knelt by the bed
side.
AS the President llnelt at his moth
er's bedside his sister Helen announced
his arrival by saying: Here, mother,
is William. If you recognize him hold
up your hand" Mrs. Mckinley did
raise her left hand slightly, and the
family believe it was in recognition of
her son. He grasped her hand fondly
and says he seemed to feel slight
pressure from the mothers effort to
return his greeting.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Effects of Crenneries.

The establishment Of creameries has
done much to enlighten the farmers.
They have been compelled to give some
consideration to the breeds of cattle,
to use better implements in the dairy,
and to produce better butter in order
to compete for the highest prices.
Those who patronize the creameries
have lessened their labor, and COM
bined several other pursuits with the
keeping of good cows. On farms where
formerly only milk and butter were
sold there is now a diversity of crops,
and varied products are shipped TO
market
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

KANSAS is SHAKEN.
Many Sections of the State Visited by an
Eartiquake

WICHITA, Kan, Dec 3.--An earth
quake visited allof South Central Kan
sas and Northern Oklahoma between
1880 and 10 yesterday morning
moving from north to south. At some
points it was quite violent, but so far
rs known, no damage was done.
Hundreds of people in all of the
towns of the shaken section were
awakened by the vibrations, and many
of them were frightened and rushed
from the upper rooms of their homes,
but returned to sleep later, when the
vibration was not repeated
At Wellington and Hunneweli the
shock was quite severe and much plas-
tering was shaken from the ceilings
of houses, while considerable china
ware was broken aad other minor
damage was done.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
BLAMES 1T ON THE GIRL
Iowa Man Tells How Love fo- His Sweet
heart Led Him Into Crime

WATERLOO, Iowa, Dec. 4.-William
Kern has made n confession implicat-
ing his sweetheart, Dclilah Fales, in
the murder of Jerome Kern, and has
confessed himself TO have been her
willing dupe and accomplice. Such
was the strength of his fascination for
the woman who tempted him, how
ever, that when she unfolded to him
the details of plot TO Stay both his
parents, take possession of their little
property and get married, he con-
sen ted to assist in the slaughter and
the bur ming of the bodies.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

mences to rlpen early, and bears very
late, covering the entire season of
Palmer and Gregg, and yielding about
as much as both together. The Gault
seems to be an exception to the So
called ever-bearing varieties, which
are generally worthless, in that 1t Is
vigorous and exceedingly productive.
The main crop begins to ripen with the
Gregg. The berries are large and firm,
and the plant bears through n very
long season.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
A1faIfn and Potatoes.

GAS q renovator and enricher of the
soil" alfalfa is said to be equal, if not
superior, to red clover, but is hard TO
plow up and very difficult to eradicate
Attention is called to the fact that the
finest and most perfect of the famous
Colorado potatoes are grown after al
falfa, and a rotation including it is be-
ing rapidly adopted in that potato
country.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
A Quickly Made Stable Pen.

1t frequently happens that one de-
sires to make use, for an emergency,
of stall or pen in the stable which
is not at hand, and for which there
may not convenient room as u perma-
nent structure. Our illustration shows
how such pen may be made in a mo-
ment's time, in corner that ordinarily
may be used for other purposes. Two
gates are made and hinged against the
walls in the manner shown. Ordinar-
lily they are folded back snugly against
either wall, but when a pen or "box
stall" is suddenly needed the two ends
are swung together and locked with
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Driven to suicide br DRINK.

SALINA, Kan, Dec 3.-Joshua Nor
ris, proprietor of the Elmo hotel here,
committed suicide by taking morphine.
Business troubles and drink are said
TO be the cause. lie came here several
months ago from Girard, Kan. He
leaves a wife and four children.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Decidedly Handicapped.

Aunt Nancy--Think Of studyin' to
be doctor, eh? Don't you do it. Young
Man-Why not, aunty? Aunt Nancy
You can't git no practice till We git
married an ye can't git married till
ye git practice, that's why. New
York Weekly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
No Use TO Him..

Tailor-Would you like to have me
puO one of my patent seamless
pockets in your trousers, sir? You
can't possibly lose any money from
them. Customer guess you don't
know that | am a married man.
JUDGE.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Business Somewhat More Animated, Due
to Cold Weather.


New YORK, Dec. 4.-Bradstreet's
says: General trade throughout the
country has presented rather more
animation, owing to cold weather
and the approaching holidays. While
clothing, dry goods, hats, shoes, no.
tions, hardware and fancy groceries
have been in little better demand
from both jobbers and at retail in the
region tributary to Chicago, st. Louis,
Omaha. st. Joseph, st. Paul and Kan
Sas City, the tendency of business has
been to slacLen. This is noticeable in
iron and steel, and in further depres-
sion in cotton goods, print cloths hav-
ing made new low record in price.
The monthly report of failures shows
lefaulted liabilities of SLIGO, 1875 in
November, against So, ZOO, $50 last
year.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Improved Brace for Wire Fences.

Improved Brace for Wire Fences.
One trouble with wire fences is the
liability of the wires to become loose,
sagging down or losing their tension.
This is mainly caused by the posts tip
ping or leaning toward the point of the
greatest strain and which is not fully
overcome by the common plan of plac,
ing brace against the top end of the
.fpost. the other end being imbedded in
AShe ground. This lower end is subject
To the action of frost, decay, and the
liability of the stone or other substance
against which it rests to become dis,
placed. BY the plan shown herewith
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

Maggie Zecn-The writer of this
story lives in New York Helen
English--IIow do you know? Maggie
Zeen-The moment one of her char
acters gets excited he "tearS up the
street '--puck
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

In Scotland the monks shaved the
whole of the fore part of the head
from ear to ear. In the Andaman
islands every man shaves his head,
or, rather, gets his wife to shave it
for him. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Some Consolation.

Maud-We can't wear our new hats
to church in this rain, that's certain.
Belle-No; but we can put them on
and stand at the window. The peo-
pie opposite are Just coming out. -
Puck.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
A RcasOn for NIirth.

Jay Astorbilt (pathetically)-You
think how many calls for money are
made upon Us poor millionareS
Young Hardup-Poor millionaireS.
Ha. ha, Jay Astorbilt-You can af-
ford to laugh; you haven't a penny.
Puck,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
whistle vs.. "Hey There"

No one but the man who has
watched them knows how much
faster a street car driver with shrill
nice whistle gets along than the
street-car driver who only sings out,
"Hey, there, Charley" - Boston
Globe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
"A Chilly Can.

The Editor--Take that chair, Miss
Bostin. Miss Bostin with a roll OF
manuscript)-ThanK you. ! will net
take the chair but shall be glad to
occupy it while l read you my poem
on iclcles. Texas Siftings.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Paddy Shea Bound over for Murder

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. Sat his pre-
liminary trial here, Paddy Shea, the
pugilist, was bound over to the dis
trict court for the shooting of Ed
Dawson, November IA. and his bond
aised TO 1000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Delicate Distinctions.

AuntY-Why do you say friding
down hill?" The proper word is
"cOasting." Little Nephew-Well,
but don't ride in very proper way.
l go belly-bumpers Exchange.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Objectionable in many cases, while the

Objectionable in many cases, while the
use of boards is expensive and cumber-
some if ones celery rows are somewhat
extensive. The accompanying illus
tration shows device that may be
found useful. The cheapest of cotton
cloth is bought and torn into strips OF
the required width. when it may be
hemmed upon sewing machine. The
whole, when dipped into a ten-cent
package of black dye, is ready to be
tackled upon slender sticks, sharpened
at one end. 1t is simple and very
easy matter then to place these strips
of cloth along the sides of the celery
rows, turning at the end and going
back upon the other side Of the row.
Sufficient shade may perhaps be af-
forded in most cases without dyeinS
the white cloth.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Her Profanity.

"George!" said Maud. 81 am Will
iam," said William. sternly. ''Oh,
l know that, Willie, !" returned Maud;
81 hurt my finger, and that was my
little swear word. Bazaar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

MRS. M'KlNLEY STRICKEN.
The Mother OF the President Suffers n
Stroke of PARALYSIS.

CANTON, Ohio, Dec. AT an early
hour yesterday morning Mrs. Nancy
Allison Mckinley, the venerable
mother of the President, was stricken
with paralysis and her death is be-
lieved to be only n question of short
time. Not since Mrs. Mckinley was
stricken has there been u favorable
feature in her condition.
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. AT S:55 o'clock
the President reached Canton, and
found that his mother was still alive,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
FACTS FOR FARMERS.
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE AGRlCULTURlSTS.
Several Devices Which Will Prove
Savers of Time and Money-NOw
Look After the Roads-Remember
that Onions Are Hardy.
Device for Blanching Celery.

DcVICc TOT BIhnChInE NcIery.
The new celery culture" does away,
So certain extent, with artificial
blanching, but many people do not fol-
low this method of close planting,
while, moreover, some sorts of celery
will not blanch, even with close plant
ing, unless banked by earth, boards,
.or something of the sort. Earth Is
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

Lightflngers-Wot are yeh readin'
OATS ticklin' yeh so? Snatcher-
Fashion news. 1t says dat watch
chains are no longer fashionable.
We'd orter live high dis season.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

hooks, and the needed accommodation
is secured. Such gates should have
Stats quite near together, and should
be of good height to accommodate both
large and small animals.-Orange Judd
Earmer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
SECURE WIRE FENCE BRACE.

this trouble is obviated and firm
anchorage secured. The two end
posts are connected at the top by n
strip or pole a, two two by three-inch
strips m IN are nailed in the form an
X to the top and bottom of the posts;
they are also firmly connected together
at the center by bolts or spikes. This
plan answers equally well for ends of
fences or the center of long line. In
the latter case it eQualizes the strain
from both directions.-Orange Judd
Farmer
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Blnckberries and Rnspberries.

Blnckberries and Raspberries.
At the late meeting of the Ohio Hor-
ticultural Society, Prof. Green, of the
State Experiment Station, in report
on new fruits, stated that El Dorado
promised to take place among stand
ard varieties of blackberries. 1t has
endured temperature of u degrees
below zero and is certainly harder
than Lawton or Erie, which it nearly
equals in size of berry, and probably
as hardy as Snyder or Ancient Briton.
OF large-fruited berries, Minnewaska
IS about the hardest. Among rasp-
berries, the variety Ebony bears black
berries, which present n beautiful ap-
pearance In the basket. 1t is OF me-
dunn size and season. Eureka COM
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Farmer JOsh's Mistake.

~Why, the luxury Of them city
chaps beats everything ever see.
Why, they've got girls in their Offices
that do nOthin' else but plaY the
pianner all dav. Judge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10

Wandering William Gas he strips
the line)-Never touched me. l tell
yer what, dis 'ere crinolne is a life
preServer.-Puck.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
Farmer Boys and Their Fathers.

All farmers boys cannot take q
course at the agricultural college, but if
the fathers of these boys do their duty,
many of them will be able to take
q scarcely less valuable course of study
at home.
The wide diffusion of agricultural
knowledge by means Of bulletins,
books, and the agricultural press, and
the influences of Oranges, Alliances,
and similar organizations, has produc-
ed Il large number of intelligent farm
ers. They know not only the art Of
farming but the science that under
lies It, Let them establish a college at
home and train their own sons.
That the boys are not trained to fol-
low the calling of their fathers, and
made to feel deep interest in it, is due
largely to thoughtlessness and care
lessneSs ON the parts of parents.
: The boy is made acquainted only
with the rough side of the business.
He is given duties to perform with no
explanation of the why and the where
fore. He feeds the stock so much of
this and of that, but is not told of the
mysteries of digestion, nor why it is
better to feed one ration rather than
another. He is left in the dark on the
subject Of the nutritive value Of foods,
and sees no reason for the care he is
required to exercise in feeding.
If it appears to the boys as weari-
some, humdrum business, the father is
probably at fault. 'All work and no
play makes Jack" store clerk or u
lawyer instead of farmer.
1t would be an advantage to the son
and the father, too, for the son to have
an insight into the business side Of
farming, for him to know all about
the expenses and the income, the ne
cessity for certain expenditures and for
economy in other directions. He should
be taught how to buy and how to sell.
Many boy has to learn all this after
his father dies, and the responsibility
is suddenly thrown on his shoulders
Farm Journal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-12-10
"Whad yo' doin' roun' hean,

"Whad y0' dom r0un' bean,
'Rastus?"
Muffin, sab.
"Whar did dat chicken cum frum?"
"Whar did it cum frum? Why,
cum frum a aig. Whar did 20
'spose chickens cum frum, anyhow"
Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-03
TO PURCHASE o. r. AND n. STOCK.

New York. February "A special ca
blegram from Frankfort -on-the- Main 10
the Evening Post says;
The Berlin committee OF holders OF
Oregon Railway and Navigation Com
pany ave-per-cent bonds have received
a joint bid OF IS from the Northern Pa
ciflc and Great Northern companies for
all the stock In the railway and naN-
CATION company represented by them'
the purchase price to be payable July
|, with three per cert interest. The bid
Is conditional on Its acceptance by at
least ;SOOO,OOO Of stock 1t Is under
stood the Union Pacific will also be-
come interested later In the purchase.
The committee recommended accept
ance to the bond-holders.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-03
A BIMETALLIC MEASURE.

Washington. February Ain the SEN
ate today Chandler, of New Hampshire,
presented the following resolution:
That II is the sense of the senate
chat the United States should not per-
manently acquiesce in the single gold
standard and that the efforts OF the
government IN all branches should be
directed steadily to secure and main
tain the use Of silver as well as gold as
standard money, with the free coinage
of both, under system OF bimetallism,
to be established through International
agreement, with such safeguards in
legislation as will insure the parity OF
the value Of metals at q fixed ratio,
furnish a sufficient volume Of metallic
money, and give immunity to the
worlds trade from violent fluctuations
in exchange"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-03

they, are not 10 become Aulen and mo-
rose, and inclined % make an end of
themgclves. NJ has already happened
IN two or three cases. Public sentiment
In the state does not stand behind any
plan Of keeping the prisoners Idle. albe-
II the constitution WIS ratified with
this provision In II. II was felt. how
ever. that Il might b. amended. and
n the legislature u 1895 and that Of
1896 had acted fsyorably on such a pro-
posed amendment II could have been
submitted 10 the people last November.
and become effective on January /. at
the same time as the obnoxious part
Of the constitution As matters now are.
NJ amendment can be made 10 take
effect before the beginning Of 1900. and
~ for three years 10 come the problem
Of findlng work for the conv1cts viii
be a pressing one.
In support u the plan " using them
on the roads some strong arguments
arc presented in another column by
men who have made a special study
OF prison questions. In their minds
there In no grave objection 20 such
employment OF the prisoners. although
they recognize the force OF the sentl-
mcntaA objection arising from the feel
ing Of rcpUision likely 10 be experienced
by sGpe people at the sight Of men
In striped clothes NJ work In public
places under the supervision Of armed
guards. This objection in the opinion
Of others IL no, well grounded. however
and should not be allowed 10 stand
In the way 0f the opportunity now pre-
scented Io the state of securing many
miles Of good highway a; low cost
The work would first be undertaken.
naturally. IN the immediate vicinity OF
the prisons. Even when carried on at
distance of several miles tha convlcts
could daily return 90 the regular quar-
tcrs Al greater distances convict
camps would become necessary, hut
they gould be - conducted as to be
neither n nuisance nor danger to
the communities In which they might
be situated The suoceaa OF the plan
would require careful organization.
While the maintenance Of prisoners In
camps. with the necessary guards,
would be more costly than their main
tenance In the prisons. large amount
OF work would be secured for a mod
crate outlay. The employment OF the
men out Of doors would be excellent
as respects their own health. and such
empioymens could easily be- continued
during more than half Of each year.
Tire biil proposed In the last legis-
laturc for tlle construction Of roads
by convicts on a small scale had merit.
The friends Of the guod-road movement
hope that that bill or one providing
for the employment OF convicts In this
way more extensively. viii meet with
favor at the present session. The pre-.
ujdice against convict labor In sight
nf the public Is not based. they claim
on reason. and now. when the need OF
providing work for the prisoners Is sc
great. Is the time for making an ex
pertinent that win do good In two dis
tinct ways,