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the part Of the Governor General. Vic
toria Regina's name is upon the official
notepaper and her head upon the
money, but she does not grind" the
people or compel them TO pay more than
they would have to pay to their own
government or they were free"
Spain in giving up her western lands
had made some pretty good deals. 9th
ers were not so good. The outcome of
the Cuban war will tell whether she
has profited by the Cuban struggle. If
she gets it absolutely back 1t will be
hers forever to hold in state Of mental
subjection-to punish and starve for
generations to come. But If she parts
with it and makes 1t self-governing, she
will not get the tribute from it which
the island needs to pay its own debts.
SPANS first loss, in the early part OF
the century, was the great district call
ing Itself Louisiana. Spain had got
Louisiana in 17G2 from the French,
who originally discovered it. But when
Napoleon became Consul he got Louisi-
ana back. and the big New Orleans
territory" and held them secure. This
embraced all the southern and middle
portions of the United States, and was
the largest and richest piece of land
then known.
The United States got it from the
French in 1903 by paying S15,OOO,OOO.
and 1t is said that the Spanish have
never ceased to mourn that they could
not have held it until this purchase,
which would have enriched their then
diminished Golfers greatly.
SPANS next loss was Mexico, by con-
quest, In 1913. On that date Mexico de-
clared herself free. And then began n
long series of wars, In which all coun-
tries joined, but which resulted in Mex
grounds in 1S4S. Spain lost heavily by
this war.
Texas still was Spanish territory. But
by act of United States Congress in 1916
Texas was purchased from Spain. II
had debt of S7,500,000, which 1t seem
ed as II 1t could never pay off. and
Spain allowed the United States to take
Texas If it would assume that debt
There was vigorous opposition at the
time, as the country was in a state OF
financial distress. But Congress in.
sisted, and with what good results the
subsequent history Of Texas shows.
Spain by this act lost territory OF
$4,000 square miles, and twice as large
as Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania
all three put together.
Florida meanwhile had been pur
chased of Spain in 1919 for $4,000, 900
There were $1,000 square miles, and
the whole country was rich in vegeta
ton and minerals. 1t was called the
floral region of the New World and was
named for the Spanish Easter. upor
which day 1t was discovered.
England, all this while, had been TAX
ing pieces of country from the origina
Spanish owners. Part of its presen
Canadian territory it got because thu
Spanish wanted to Join the English
Much It got from the French, who hat
taken 1t forcibly from the Spanish. A
little 1t got by purchase.
So rapidly did the land pass out o
tbe hands Of the Spanish Grown that
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BERNHARD Won suLow.


= ne New fruooiou mintnter or FOR
ci9n Affairs.
Bismarck's sarcastic remark OF d few
years ago that Germany's policy Is
made by soldier on half pay and a
retired states attorney is no longer cor
rect, since Prince Hohenlohe is Ger
man chancellor and Bernard Won Blu
low Prussian minister Of foreign af-
fairs. The latter is the descendant of
long line of soldiers and statesmen.
and now occupies the same position his
father did twenty-five years ago. He
may be considered as sort Of link be-
tween Bismarck and the emperor, be-
cause he Is highly esteemed by the for
mer and very much liked by the latter,
a position which will be of great ad-
vantage in the reconciliation between
the former chancellor and the emperor.
Herr Won Bulow entered the diplomat
ic career in 1874 as one Of the assist
ants In the foreign Office, and soon was
made secretary Of legations, serving in
this capacity In Rome, Paris and Vien-
ma. Then he was made minister pleni-
potentiary at Bucharest. Subsequent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26
"ORATOR OF THE HOUSE"

Jonathan Do11iver, of Iowa, Enjoys
that Pleasing Distinction.
There are many brilliant men and
speakers Of national reputation among
the representatives in Congress, but it
Is generally conceded that Hon. Jona-
than p. Dolliver. of the Tenth Iowa
District, is pre-eminently the orator of
that distinguished body. Mr.. Dolliver
was elected to the Fifty-first Congress,
and at that time was but 81 years Of
age.
The first recognition by the House Of
Mr.. Delivers brilliant powers, fol-
lowed his speech on the Mckinley tar
iff bill, when even those widely differ
ing from him in political creeds gener-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

ously accorded the praise won by this
effort. Subsequently he was invited to
New York, where in 1890 he spoke at
the Metropolitan Grand Opera House.
Personally he Is handsome, about 5 feet
10 tall, clear brown eyes and hair of
chestnut hue. He has good complex
ion and in his manner there is a blend
ing of the old-time southern chivalry
with the breeziness Of the State of his
adoption. His manner is confident, his
gestures graceful, his voice deep, reso-
nant and penetrating.
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DECLINE OF SPAIN.
GREAT LOSS OF TERRITORY IN A
HUNDRED YEARS
Once Owned Nearly All of Both
Americas : Cuba All that IL Left
That Likely to BE Dropped Because
Too Hot to Hold. r
Sold and Loaf an War.

In losing It's hold upon Cuba Spain
gives up almost its final possession in
the New World. 1t still holds tiny
island. but uses II only as coaling and
provision station.
Columbus found a continent across
the Atlantic and took possession Of 1t
In the name of his sovereign. Then
Spain owned" the New World. But
other explorers immediately took pos
session of corners of 1t. England took
a big slice. People came from Holland
and parts of England, and, banding
themselves together, finally called
themselves the United States.
In 1901 Spain found herself deprived
of the continent she had discovered $50
years before to great extent. The en-
THE eastern coast was gone, both In
North and South America, and there
were alarming inroads in the center.
But Spain still owned California, Flor
ida, Central America and all the west
ern part Of GVlth America.
To-day she owns nothing. Cuba is
practically gone from her. She does
not govern it, neither does she get it's
products. The rest Of North America
has passed away by conquest, by grant
or by purchase. South America, true,
has Spaniards living in it. But they
have formed Independent colonies and
are known as Chileans, Bolivians, Pc
ruvians and Colombians. They love
Spain, but they love themselves more.
They will not pay direct tribute or join
in her government.
Spain must soon withdraw to the
Eastern hemisphere, where she has q
lovely little peninsula, and confine her
self to that territory and a few rich
little Islands in the Pacific that still be-
long to her.
In losing North and South America
Spain has shown not such bad general
ship, nor in the opinion of her sover-
eigns such bad judgment. England is
the only country that has been able to
divide herself gracefully and govern
lands across an ocean. She does 1t by
a broad policy that allows home rule
and almost absolute independence on
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26
wild Cat Stew.

The old advice to eat with closed
eyes In French restaurant will have
to be given to prospective eaters at
outdoor feasts In the South, IL variety
continues to become more spicy down
there, as witness, following the cold
meat luncheon of Maryland physi.
clan, lately noted In the New York Sun.
a rabbit salmis," given to his friends
by Judge M. s. Bringier of New Or
leans. which turned out to be wildcat
stew
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26
The Cars shyn.ss-

1t is a curious satire upon life that
the Gear. that dreaded, awful person
age, representative Of powers that are
well-nigh superhuman, inheritor of ira
ditions at once the darkest and the
most august In history, and absolute
master of resources of two great ma
tions-for France is Mt this moment the
handhaiden. of Russia-should be n del
icate, amiable young man, afflicted
with n nervous shyness in the presence
Of strangers, and clinging with an al
most passionate tenderness to the
womenfolk of his own family.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

byville, ILL.,, Is said to be one Of the
foremost musicians in the world. AL
though not yet out Of her studies, she
has managed to amaze and delight the
leading musicians of Europe with her
superb performances on the piano. For
the past two years she has been study
ing under Herr Tappert and Professor
Busoni The latter, when asked by
Miss Cottlow for the amount of his
charges. replied: "Gussie, there can be
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

The Lucania which tumhed her the Atlantic
Cunard fleet
familiar go
Cydthat
a h conceive
the St
OF
As
to in
the
Shes a to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

"1t must be awful to be broke awav
out West"
II didn't find II so. had a pretty
good suit of clothes, so pretended to
be wanting to Invest In real estate.
Nothing was too good for me."-Tn-
dianapolis Journal.
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became n student of law. In 1870 he
removed to Memphis and that city has
been his home ever since.
An Unfortuuate Admission

Husband (shaving)-"Confound the
razorw wife-"What's the matter
now? You're dreadfully cross-tem-
pered." Husband-"The razor Is so
abominably dullv wife-"Dull? Why.
I ripped up ON old skirt with 1t yestcr-
day and 1t cut beautifullyr'-Tid-B Bits.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

II you don't learn to laugh at trouble
you will not have anything b laugh a
when you are old.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

When a man has had an operation
performed, he thinks he Is authority on
sickness OF every kind.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

A part of every mans training for
old age should be cultivation of the
game Of solitaire.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

not clearly defined there is no imme-
date danger. This symptom can often
be observed long before there is any
indication Of the dread disease. One
Of the most curious of these blood
symptoms are the web feet In the liq-
uor of the blood, which foretells paraly-
sis. When these appear in large num-
bers II Ii a sure indication that the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-26

A woman as a circus clown Is worse
than q woman In politics.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04
cHlNAMeN CUT OUT.
rhsy no Net Get Asy benefits In tAs
Nsv raFin MN

rhsy no Net Get Asy benefits In ,As
Nsw rarin MN
New York. April a.-There is excite
mCnt To- Chinatown. where the mer.
chants have iuei learned that the ben.
chts intended 20 BE- conferred BY the
retroactive clause Of the Dlngley larin
BIN arr confined exclusively to Amer.
iclu citizens"
Many oi the Chinese Inhabitants Of
New York are heavy importers and pay
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars In du.
ties. A meeting Of an chinamen oi
prominence was held a, the call Of the
Chinese hoard OF trade and a memorial
Vas prepared and adopted. an presen,
signing a. Il ls addressed TO the sen.
aie dnance commlttee and asks that
Chinese importers, who are refused I'd.
mIssion % citizenship. BE- put on the
same toOting a. citizens IN regard 70
tAe retroactive clause
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04
WILL PUSH Tins BILL.
Senator Foraker pttem.atd on lli.
Pooling Measure.
THINKS THE BILL WLLPAs3
ne ssys There Cannot o. Any noaI
Prosperity AmoaE ths Railroads
Cntn rrotsction u Civsn
Them Prom I.aic Wars

Washington, April 3-Scra,1r Fora.
ker says he has determined ta nush be
railway pooling bin 90 a vote in th'
senate before che close of 'bo extra
session. n possible He iert Washing.
ton Friday nisht for his home .n Ohio.
10 b. absen, several days Ils bl1u
he lefi be said
As soon as ! rCuu Z wIu urse me
committee on Interstate comm rcs 90
give immediate cour.dcrll OBJ my hIl
and 10 repori a % she senate as soon
as possible There ought not 90 be-
much delay abou, @. for iho reason thsi
The senate o. thoroughly familiar WITH
the rihicc,. haUng ALREADY had uadct
consideration In former coasrcs th5.
Patterson bnl which was very 'mlaf
60 the bill ! have introduced.
The rocCnt decision ol che supreme.
couu has brourhi uh1u, condition
which calls for immediate action and
Il Is not only necessary nai l,ss'1,'oh
should BE- enacted bJt thai Q, should
b zone promptly. am conyllco1 chat.
real prosperity cann1t De brought about
or madc permanent until there das been
legislation on this subject
n Is imperative that the railroads
should be- assured protection from r.n-
Gus rate wars and from ne present un-
certainty, which viii proyeat bcm nom
placing orders for new material for ths
maintenance Of their prosn, systems
or for their extension.
The question OF whether tbero o. o.
be prospenty or depression in a great
many lines Of business IG. therefore.
dependent upon the action OF congress
In regard 10 this matter have talked
with members oi the committee ana
with o,hew individually aud I beicyoI
the outlook for the passage of the bin
! have introduced Is favorable"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04
SHOT JACKSON DOWN.
Dr. Goddard Ussd . Can win Fatal
Results ~ KAnsa. CITY.

Kansas City. April 2.-'Frank J. Jack.
son. a prosperous laundyman. wai
shot and killed here by jefferson d.
Goddard. q druggis, and physician. tn,
tragedy occurred a. the woodland
hotel. where Mrs Jackson. who had
hocome osuangcd from her husband.
was Hvlng with her daughter. God.
dard has been attending Mrs. Jackson
as her physician lackson attacked
Goddard once before the fatal 0ght. but
was disarwcd. and when he appeared
a, the ho,sl and renewed the attack
Goddard killed him Goddard was ar
rested.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04

Houston. Tex. April Alexander
Terrell. colored. was hanged here yes
,srday for the crime OF criminal assault.
The doomed man showed but little fear
when The blackeap was adjusted He
a.ed without a struggle.
The crime Tor which Alexander Ter
rell was haneed was committed Dec. %.
1896. about 1 o'clock In the afternoon.
on the person Of Mrs. Mollle Jackson.
near the Old baEging or cordage facto-
~. Ia a rather remote part OF the nrh
ward a little way on the Montgomery
read Mrs. Jackson's husband was
away from hone az the time.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04
TWO BROTHERS HANGED.
They Die Ter the Murder Of = Msr-
chant IN LsisiAnua

chant In LsisiAaua
Lafayette. la. April S-Alexs and
Ernest Blanc were executed here Fri
day in.the presence OF 5000 spectators
There was much interest manifested
bu, no disor1or Earnest made q speech
from the gallows IN which be cautioned
all bad people to listen to the advices
o. their betlars.
Alexis and Earnest Blanc murdered
Simon Bsgnaud, a merchant a, scott.
La, about year ago, The boys were
both under 20 years OF age. they were
born and reared In France. near Paris.
were well educated but very much
spoiled. As a consequence when their
mother died several years ago they had
neither money nor occupation, They
emigraied 20 America and tramped
frCm New York 20 New CLEANS without
securing work They roached the latter
city with so cents Ia their purse, souEh,
employment for two weeks and SET out
% beE their way 10 Texas They met
a planter at Scott who gave them a
home and work. They educated them
selves 10 English and read an the books
they could hnd The lie o. Jesse
james decided them TO win fortune BY
a bold stroke and return % Paris.
The robbery Of negnsud was decided
upon and they bought revolvers and
sharpened two polgnaris and thcr
waited their chance. After lying con.
ocaled for three nights they were abb
90 get into Begnaud's store when hs
was alone. before retiring. They divert.
ed hls attention and az he rose they put
pistols 10 his head. They torcsd BIN tc
open his safe; bound and gagged him;
got the key Of his money draWcr iron
him and obtainei about 5000. Their
they forced him TO slt on hls bed. anc
while helplessly plnloned. stabbed hin
- death to prevent hh securing theii
arrest He was wounded Sc times
They were convicted and sentenced q
death. the governor refusing 10 resplte
although the French colony made :
hard hght Tor them.
This IL the hrsl hanging since n,
war that has lakea place h the parish
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04

and The increaso Ia the tarin was ike
ly Co inspire a retaliatory arin which
would prove a detnment to American
miners. the cosi Of the American pro
duct being less than IN Europe A CON.
mbtee was appointed 20 confer win
che Indiana minors' committee and Ok
rates % mining
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04

Hillsboro, Tex. April s.-CAArles n.
Booth. a pioneer citizen OF this coun.
" and a Mexican war veteran. died II
bis residence near the city. lie came 10
this county abou, forty years aso. Tie
was born In New York seventy seven
years ago.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04
OPPOSING THE INCREASE.
aiasr Kioklae Against the nuEley
rariH nnl Touehlag Coal

Springfield. I1.. April s-At the con-
vention OF organized oui unornnlEed
miners Of Illinois held here rtiolulons
vtre adopted opposing thc Increase on
coal from 20 % a. cents per ton propos.
ed by me Dlnglcy bill The rcf1luilous
stated ,ha, the oxponfton q coal tx-
ceoded the imports by $4,000 tons.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-04

Warren. Ark. April "A cyclone
passed over the southern portion OF
Cleyeland county Thursday. destroy.
ing twelve or fftocn country residences
and wOuBding ten or afeen persons
wm shirley was killed and others ars
seriously injured
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15
Rail Road Time Table.
SANTE FE ROUTE.

SANTE FE ROUTE.
MAIN LINE-Going North.
No 202, Mail and Express depart 1S5op m
=" 2l6, Freight, 900 IN
GONG SOUTH.
No POI, Mail and Express, depart 25Spm
203 2 30 a IN
2l5 Freight and Aeon arrives 245pm
CHAFUTE & BENEDICT EXT-Going East
No 2lO Mail and Express, arrive Y 20 m
2lS Freight and Aeon ID p IN
GOING WEST
No 209 Passenger, depart 0j pm
2l9 Accommodation Q 90 m
GIRARD BRANCH-Going West.
No 2i1 Mail and Express, depart 800 m
2il, Freight 10 IN
GOING EAsr
No 242 Mail and Express, arrive u 40 p IN
PAS, Freight sop IN
MADISON BRANCH.
No 2G9 Passenger, depart O5 p m
273, Mixed " 1901 m
21O, Passenger, arrive II 70 p M
PA, Mixed " II 80 p m
c. B. You've, Agent.
NJ. X. & 7. r. R-Going Forth.
No 10, Passenger ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 430pm
So, Local Freight ..,........,., 8 30 a m
GOING SOUTH
No 9, Passenger. ................. II O6 IN
81 Local Freight '........... ! 30 p IN
b. d. BROWNELL, Agent.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15
MOUND SPRINGS.

John McMillen is down with the
grippe.
Miss Sadie Denny returned home
Monday.
Mrs. and Mrs. Jim Adams Sundayed
in the valley.
Chas. Davis and family have moved
on the r. N. Allen place.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Easley visited re-
latives near Buffalo last week.
Now is a good time to chop that
pile of wood for next summers use.
Mr.. Bill Colaw, who has been sick
the past two weeks, is slowly recover
ing.
j. H. Alexander bought a hog to
butcher of Mr.. Hill. Mr.. Alexander
has lost about all of his with cholera.
A wolf hunt Friday and Saturday,
and deer chase Monday with only
tired men and anamials. The game
evaded the pursurers.
Last Tuesday evening about 16
couple Of young folks "sprised" Lon
ME Russell. They spent a pleasant
evening and returned home, each one
hoping, we suppose, that they might
be "sprized" next.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15

The school boys spend most of their
time in hunting rabbits.
The Mcdonald brothers are bailing
hay for Adam Chickadonz.
w. S. Biggs was swinging hedge
knife at j. j. McCowans last week.
Some of the neighbors reports fine
sleighing the fore part of last week.
Rev. VIM. Porter will preach at the
F, B. church next Sunday at II a. III.
Protracted meeting began last Sun
day night and will continue indefinite
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs L. P. Terry and son
visited Charley Kcpley and family
last Sunday.
Messrs Grant MCGOWAN and w. S.
Biggs were the guests of Bert Clat-
felter last Sunday.
We understand that Walt Greasy
has rented a farm near Urbana, and
will move thereon in the spring.
The following officers have been
elected at the f. B. church for the fol-
lowing quarter: Supt., Miss Emma
Tennis, Assistant Supt. w. S. Biggs,
Sec. Mae Herman, Treasurer G..
Gates
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15
CORRESPONDENCE.
THAYER.
Continued from fret page.

Thayer, Kan, Jan. 10. The first
result of the political coalition formed
in our state during the last campaign
was completed Monday in the assump-
ton by the populists, who protited
thereby, of the various state offices,
and thus of the governmental control
of our state. When a similar coalition
in 1892 produced similar result in
part, Thayer was Sin it" to the extent
of furnishing the trump house" speak
er. This time utilizing the same ma
terial, she is able to again be sin it,
to the extent of furnishing the SER
geant-at-arms of the lower house, for
which our fellow townsman, j. M.
Dunsmore has been chosen.
d. T. Bendure who has been very
i'll for several weeks is slowly conva-
leSsing.
Chas. Nelson has moved his restau-
rant into New York" which build
ing he recently purchased from A. L..
Weide.
Mrs. VIM. Hart and son of Chanute,
are here visiting hel mother, Mrs. j..
T. Foults. The boy is very proud of
his parents
Rain Tuesday, followed by genial
sunshine today are factors in the prep
Grafton for an uprising in the vege-
table kingdom the coming spring.
A. G. Houston, of the lumber firm
of Ledigh & Houston of this place
was here several days last week assist
ing in invoicing stock. He is resi-
dent of Eureka.
A strong argument in favor of pro-
hibition was furnished by the Incl
dents growing out from the too free
indulgence in intoxicating beverages,
Saturday night in this city. Although
the express company does not seem to
have done any larger business than
usual in the transporting of. the ardent
from Kansas City during last week,
yet there seemed to be more of that
animal in evidence that night than
usual. Many of those who "filled up"
discreetly retired from active service
rather early, in obedience to the sug-
gestons of the city marshal. Others
were less wise. About 10 o'clock, A.
w. Billiard was arrested by the city
marshal and placed in the cooler,
charged with being drunk and disord-
erly. He was released on bail to APP
pear before the police judge on Mon
day. Later at about 2 o'clock a. IN.
Sunday, he was again arrested, and as
the marshal was taking Thin to the
calaboose, they became "mixed up"
from such mixtures Billiard emerged
bleeding profusely from abatteredhead
which is alleged he receivsd from the
marshal's baton. Monday morning
Billiard appeared before the police
Judge and asked continuance, which
was granted, and trial set for Thurs
day, the 21st.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15
CARLTON.

carlton, Kan, Jan. 13.-Although
the weather is not dry there seems to
be drought of items this week.
Geo. Bricker is on the sick list.
The dance for Tuesday night failed
to materialize.
Jacob Pierce and family spent Sun
day with Ira May and family.
Cal Sager has purchased a barber
chair. We presume carlton will soon
boast of two shops.
Some parties from near Kimball
were here Sunday wanting the blood
hound to be taken there to aid in some
affair. 1t was not taken and we have
not learned the particulars of the
affair.
The G.. A. RS. duly installed their
officers last Saturday. TO add inter
est to the affair, a dinner was given
and the "old vets" succeeded in put
ting themselves ontside of consider
able oysters and other substantials
About 25 ate dinner.