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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
ROBBERS GET $4,000
Southern Pacific Passenger Train Held
Up at Comstock, Texas.

Southern Pacific Passenger Train Held
Up at Comstock, Texas.
Ell PAso, Texas, April 30-The
westbound Southern Pacific passen-
ger train No. 20 was taken in charge
by four masked men at Comstock,
Texas, at midnight last night and two
miles west of the station the express
car and engine were detached and run
short distance. The robbers
wrecked the through safe and took
the entire money contents, amounting
to $50, 900. The express car was badly
wrecked by the explosion. No one
was injured and none of the passen-
gers were disturbed The robbers
took trail southwark toward the
Mexican border. posse was made
up at Del Rio, and is now in hot pur-
suit.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
TWO rrusia nraz Comblne.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, April 3O.-A report
was circulated in this city last night
that combination of the Arbuckle
coffee and the Havemeyer sugar in
terests had been about completed. 1t
is the belief that the price of sugar
and coffee will be materially ad.
vancad
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
Decorated for Running Well.

MADRID, April 80. The captain of
the Spanish steamer Montserrat, the
vessel which was bound for Havana
with valuable cargo and which sue
ceeded in making the port of Cienfu-
gos, has been decorated with the red
cross and has been granted special
Densinn
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
MANY LIVES LOST.
Three Explosions In a California Powder
MilI-Seven Dead

Mill-Seven Dead.
SANTA CRUZ, Cal, April IS Three
explosions about 5:15 yesterday after
noon at the California powder works
caused greater loss of life than any
of the previous accidents in the his
tory of these works 1t is known that
seven were killed and four seriously
injured, as follows:
Edward Killderan, brick mason; j.
Miller, foreman of one of the mills; C
A. Cole, carpenter of the works; e
Jennings, B. Jose, two boys named
Marshall.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
HAS SAILED AT LAST.

Spanish Fleet Leaves the Cape Verde
Islands.
ST. VINCENTs, April 32.-The Span
ish torpedo fotilla has sailed from
here in a southerly course.
The destination is unknown. TIL e
orders are sealed and are to be
opened at sea.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
G. s. Jobe. nank E.amlner.

WASHINGTON, April so-Charles S.
Jobes of Wichita, Kan, has been APP
pointed bank examiner to fill the va
cancy caused by the transfer of Exam
or Cunningham to lincoln, Neb.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
Commission for woodford.

WASHINGTON, April an-The Presi-
dent is understood to have practically
promised to give General Woodford a
commission as major general and
Colonel Fred Grant commission as
hriradier.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

We believe we never knew man
who was not constantly trying to say
funny things.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
IIron Chance nor Gives Advice.

LONDON, April 30. Prince Bismarck,
according to dispatch from Berlin,
says Germany ought not to bind her
hands by neutrality declaration.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

Arts that respect the mind were new
er reputed nobler than those which
serve the body.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The man who asks you question
and then walks away before you get
through answering him, would never
be missed if he were to go to war.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
calderhead Nominated BY AcolamltIon.

BELLEvILLE, Kan, April 80 The
Fifth district Republican congress
ional convention was held here yester-
day afternoon. w. A. Calderhead
was nominated for Congress unani-
mously.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The fighting word among the boys
has been changed. IL is now Span
iards."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

II love you in the same old way" is
the title of late song. What other
way is there?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The people pay a terrible price for
surgical operation considering that all
they can tell about it afterwards is
that they were chloroformed until It
was over.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The Bavarian quarries, which fur
nish the best photographic stone, are
becoming exhausted and this stone is
consequently very high priced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The people never get at the sense of
a subject until it has been discussed at
least two years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

y 1t loses its respect with the good
when seen in company with malice,
and to smile at the jest which plants
thorn in anothers breast is to become
principal in the mischief.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

Five hundred trading vessels leave
the Thames daily for all parts of the
world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

1t is said 100000 Europeans wear
wooden shoes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

Denton, Tex, is to have 5,OOO-spin'
die cotton factory.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The production of pig iron is now
~ 20 tons per week, the largest ever
4 n.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

One firm in Sweden makes 81 100000
candles yearly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

The Massachusetts electric lines are
going into the express business.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

Girls would not be so willing to get
married and leave home if their fathers
and brothers would pick up after
themselves. The average man can be
Srailed over the house by the litter he
leaves behind him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

Massachusetts textile mills produce
5000, 900, 900 worth of goods year.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
PARIS HAS ARRIVED.

The Big Auxiliary Cruiser Sighted on
Fire Island.
New YORK, April 30.-The Ameri-
can liner Paris has just been sighted
east of Fire island.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
ATTRACTIVE WOMEN.
Fullncss OF Healti
[ExTRAcrs rRoM MRS. rlNKnAMs worE BooK.l

TealSh Makes Sweet Dispositions and Happy Homes
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
A Modern Invention.

Farmer-I took first prize fer milk at
tn show.
Driver-How did you do It?
Farmer-Waal, l showed a patent
pump tibet would git water without
pumpin'."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06

Hood,c D;IIc are gentle, mild, effec-
llOOu . lid tive. All druggists &c.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
COURT-MARTIAL ORDERED.
Naval Contractor Hanscom Must Answer for Some Alleged shady TrAnsac-
 tions at League Island.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The navy de- partment has ordered the trial by eourt-martial of Naval Constructor John F. Hanscom, in charge of the construction department at the League Island navy yard. This is one Of the first results, aside from the summary discharge of a number of employees, of t-e investigation con- ducted by Lieut. Knapp. into charges that there had been gross violation of the rules relative to the employment Of labor in navy yards at this particu- lar period. Among other things it was charged that employees had been paid, what is known as 'Time and a half for ordinary time. There are many other allegations of like char acter.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
A MONSTER IcE-cRUsHER.
An Eight TSous~nd-ron Ice-B rezkfns Steamer. for Service in the Baltic
 Sea. Launched h England

Washington, Nov. 2a-There has just been launched in England. at the yards of Armstrong;. Whitworth & Co,
 what IS without a doubt the largest ice-breaking steamer in the world. for its displacement is no less than 5000 tons. This was built for the Russian government. which is going to make an effort on large scale to keep the Baltic open all winter Beside this vast ice crusher. the ice breakers of the Canadian lakes. which are able to crush through four feet of ice, are merely infants. The new Russian boat is provided with a forward pro- peiler which is calculated t0 vastly as- sist in the crushing process. by dis turbing the water under the ice and depriving It of support. The stern of the ice breaker is cut into recess in to which the stem of another vessel can be securely lashed and thus at tain the utmost protection from her powerful consort. Besides conveying the merchant ships the ice breaker is capable herself of carrying a heavy cargo. It is confidently felt that through her agency the principal trade routes which depend on Baltic ports will oe kept open in winter and thus provide continuous employment to an enormous section of the commu- nifty.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
SOUVENIR FOR THE OLYMPIA.
A Commemorative Tablet. from the Cist- zens Of Olympia. Wash, to be Placed
 on Dewey's Flagship.

Olympia, Wash, Nov. 23.-The sou venir committee appointed by the peo- pie of Olympia have made arrange ments for the purchase of a com memorative tablet as the most suita- ble memorial for the flagship Olym- pla- The tablet selection is five feet high and three feet wide in the mar Foyvest place, and will be placed on the forward turret between the two eight-inch guns. The design will be done in relief on copper, the central attraction of which will be figure representing fame. Suspended from the arms of the figure, and falling across the front of the body, win be streamers, on which will be inscribed Dewey's famous order at Manila: "Gridley, yo1 may fire when ready"
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
CUBAN OCCUPATION.
" VIII Take Place as Fast as the Spanish Evacuation Thirty spanish TrAns-
 ports En Route to Cuba.

Washington, Nov 23.-The Cuban evacuation commission has made quite extended reports to the war de partment concerning the situation in the island, relating largely to camps. the conditions and proposed sites for United States garfisons. as we'll as suggestions as to supplies for the army and other matters of detail which must be considered before an army is sent to Cuba One of the most inn portant features of the later reports is that the evacuation of the island by the Spaniards may take place sooner than first anticipated. The commission has been informed that 90 Spanish transports are now on their way to Cuba, and that they will be able to take away large number of troops. Tie war department is now making arrangements to send troops to Cuba as soon as the Spaniards evacuate, aud will be ready to occupy different points as fast as the Span iards move away.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
TROUBLES IN PORTO RICO.
They Would Seem to be ths Complaints of the Lswtess Elements and Their
 Friends on the Island.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The war de- partment has received a dispatch from Gen Brooke about the reported dis orders in the island of Porto Rico. These reports were of such a eharac- ter as to give the department some concern, as it was alleged that United States troops were making serious trouble for the inhabitants of the is- lard Gen. Brooke was cabled a state Elent of the case and requested to riake an investigation. His reply is as follows:
 Ponce. Nov. 2I.-Advices received daily from San Sebastian and other troublesome regions. DisdsIers were reported from that part Of the island immediately after it came into our possession. but I have had it thorough " Patroled, and am still patroling it. Everything has been quiet for three or four weeks. Several bandits have been killed or wounded by patrols. Reports very much exaggerated. Every point has been heard from to-day, and quiet ane good order prevail
 iSigned. BROOKE.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
 CONTRACT FOR BEEF.
. W, overton, of Taxx-s to Furnish Beef for the Interior Am@riesa Garrisons
 In Cuba

Washington, Nov. 23.--The war de- partmeut has made a contract with J. W. Oserton, of Texas. for furnishing beef 10 Interior garrisons Of United States troops in Cuba at 9.304 cents per pound. This beef ia to be driven to the garrison points and delivered dressed 10 the commissionary depart ment. Tn Dse interor points will not include places which can be reached by rail from seaports, and only such towns in the interior where small gar riSons are stationed. The subsistence department will supply the seaports and railway points with dressed beef from the United States, which can be transported in refrigerator ships.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink. ham no hesitation need be felt. thu story is told to a woman and is wholly confidential. Mrs Pinlrham's address is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women her advice without charge.
 Her intimate knowledge of women's troubles makes her letter of advice . welIspring of hope, and her wide expert ence and skill point the way to health.
 '' I suffered with ovarian trouble for seven years, and no doctor knew what was the matter with me. I had spells which would last for two days or mora. I thought would try Lydia E. Pink. hams Vegetable Compound I have taken seven bottles of it. and am en. tirely cured. d.r-MRs- JOHN FOREMAN, se N. Woodberry Ave, Baltimore, Md.
 The above letter from Mrs Foreman Is only one of thousandA
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
THE ENTERING WEDGE.
Southern Methodist and Methodist Epis- copai Ministers Banquet Together Like
 Good Fellows at st. Louis.

St. Louis, Nov. 23.--An event without precedent in Methodist circles took place Monday. All the Southern Meth adist ministers of the city sat down to banquet with all the Methodist Epis- oopsl, or Northern Methodist" minis ters. The affair was held at Union Methodist Episcopal church, and marked long step in the direction of federation of the two bodies. More than one speaker referred to that time in the future when both bodies should be reunited, and the signs of good feI- .owship and friendly feeling were no- tlee able among all the guests.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
CHINESE TENEMENT BURNED.
One of the Terror-striek ken Occupants Rum Amuck in the Crowd-Two Others
 Burned to Death.

San Francisco, Nov. 23.-A three story building on Waverly place, oc- Cupied by Chinese, was destroyed by fire Monday night, and two of the in mates, Wong Quay and Wong Cow, were burned to death. Chue Guey. who occupied the basement, rushed from the building and, drawing a knife, ran amuck through the crowd. cutting Police Officers Knight, Gall way and Harrison, but not inficting SC. r1ous wounds. He was captured, and It was found that his own body bore 'eyerai dangerous stabs. presumably inflicted by himself while in terror. stricken condition. He may die.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
"THE PRESIDENTS owN.~
A Round Robin Requesting Col. Hard and Other onieers of the Eighth Ohio
 Volunteers to Resign

Columbus, O., Nov. 23.-A special from Wooster, O., says: As a result of the meeting of the officers of the Eighth Ohio volunteers "The Presi- dents Own" a round robin, signed by all, was handed Col. Hard, requesting him to resign. Lieut.-Col. Charles Lick congressman-elect; Quartermas- ter kuhns and Adit. Maynes are also asked to retire. Maj. Weydrecht pre- sented the document to Col. Hard. who demanded to know whether the request was bcause of inefficiency or of charges preferred or because he was coward, to all of which a mega tive answer was returned. Col. Hard refused to resign and said those dis satisfied could take that step. Desir. for promotion on the part of subor- dinates is given by Col. Hard's friends as the cause of the round robin.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
TEXAS SUPREME COURT.
Decision Handed Down in Favor of the Port Arthur Channel k Dock
 Company.

Beaumont, Tex, Nov. 23.-The su- preme court has handed down de- clsion in favor of the Port Arthur Channel and Dock Co. in the iniunc- tie suit brought by big property holders near Port Arthur. The deci- sion disposes of all questions in con nection with the completion of the canal which is in course of construc- tion at Port Arthur, to connect the terminals of the Kansas City, Pitts burg G Gulf railway with deep water, a distance of six and one half miles.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
! urke Gavs Dates.
THE "OPEN DOOR.n
The London Afternoon Papers Express Sat. fsfaction at the United States
 Intentions.

London, Nov. 23.-Most of the after noon papers comment upon and ex- press satisfaction ot the ~open door" intentions of the United States in the Philippine islands.
 The Pail Mall Gazette says: What ever may happen in Porto Rico. and eventually in the United States them selves. Americas colonial policy in the Pacific Is the open door It it a wise decision on every ground, in the in- t-rests of the prosperity of the Philip pines themselves, and as securing the good will os nations really friendly to American in the Pacific The com nunity of interests of the two English speaking nations are thereby assured"
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there IS at least one dreaded al it's stages, and that IS Catarrh. HaIlt Catarrh Cure Is the only positive curs known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh oeing constitutional disease. requires . constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces 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 it's work. The lroprletors have so much faith in it's cura. tiye powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address r. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Indian Territory Prairie Fire. oueneh.a

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 23.-The most disastrous prairie fire that ever ragged in the Indian territory was brought to an abrupt close by severe rain storms Monday. The fire started two weeks ago in the Chiskasaw and Choctaw nations. It is estimated that property valued at S25o,oOo has been destroyed. The fire burned over an area 75 miles square.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
SANK AT BELLE GROVE.
The steamer John K Speed, the Memphis New Orleans Cincinnati Packet
 Co.'S Biggest Boat, Sunk.

New Orleans, Nov. 23.-The stern wheel steamer John R. Speed, on her way from Cincinnati to New Orlean. and due here, sank at Belle Grove plantation, 75 miles above the city. The boat can be raised. Her freight above deck is dry. The Speed was in command of Capt. A. c. Hazlett. The boat belongs to the Memphis, New Or. leans & Cincinnati Packet Co. Sh was the largest freight boat in tht line.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
The snowstovm Followed sy the CoEde~t
 Weather of the Season.

kansas City. Mo, Nov. 23.-Snow has ceased to fall at most points in the southwest. and has been followed by the coltIest weather of the season. the thermometer generally lowering around zero. and on the prairies reg istering from ? to degs. below. A hIgh wind Is drifting the snow badly. and mere or less seriously hamperin0 train and telegraph service. Reports of suffering to cattle are frequent. The coal mines at Pittsburg. Kas, and vi- cinity. already behind in filing their orders as result of the recent Illinois end Colorado strikes, are having dif- fculty in supplying the necessities os the market.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Frank B. MaGowan'. Case.

Harrisburg. Pa, Nov. 23.-Gov. Has tings has SCI Friday. at noon, as the time for hearing argument In the ap- plieation for a requisition for Mfr and Mrs. Frank B. MaGowan and Mrs. Dr. Wynne, arrested at Erie, for k1nap- Ag Ethel Barnes in Cleveland
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Two More Dead.

Columbus, O., Nov. 23.-A special from Portsmouth, O., says two more victims of the powder explosion Sun- day at Butler, a suburb, are dead. be- ing George A. Ferguson and his wife. Another child, . gir.- will die.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Anti-seaIping Law unooastirusioaAi.

Albany, \. r., Nov. ,3.-The cour, of appeals decided that the anti. scalping law passed at the last ses- sion of the legislature is unconstitu. NCnal.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Cauxht in the pIlnrara and Frorsntans.th

Springfield, Mo, Nov. 23.-George and Ed Cotter, married farmers, were found frozen to death near Ash Grove. They went to Ash Grove Mon. day and drank considerably. They started to their farms and were caught in the blizzard. It is supposed they fell from their horses.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Trains Nearly all D~lsved.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-Every road run ming into Chicago from the west and northwest reports more or less delay to trains on account of the blizzard. The Chicago q Northwestern over land limited is i2 hours late, and near is every train from the north is from one to three hours behind schedule si.ne- Very few vessels have left Chi e1go since the storm begun.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Nothing Definite Known as to What Srain's Reply Will be to the
 American Memorandum.
SHE aaY YIELD, BUT UNDER PROTEST.
If She Refuses. it is Intfmatesi that ft VIII be Dtiiies | to Jastify Herself Before the sp4ns-h P~opfe for Throwing Away ss0. .ooo, Ooo In Addition to Losing the Philippines.

graphed to Madrid the substance of the United States memorandum. and late in the evening they were discuss ing it among themselves. As late as !. m- Spanish commissioner affirmed that he and his colleagues did not know what to do regarding the Amer ican offer.
 Dinerence of opinion Prevails
 There is a difference of opinion au1ong unofficial people near the com missions, but the prediction is made mat Spain will decline the American offer of money; that she will refuse to cede the Philippines. and will say to the United States: You may take the archipelago because you have the pow er to do so. As you advance we will retire. protesting against greedy az gression- We will faithsuI1y carry Out our part of the pledges and leave Cuba and Porto Rico in your hands. You came here to engage in discus aion under the terms of the protocol, bot you evidently meant when draw iEg up that document to provide a con- ference in which, though we differ, Etan to man.you proposed to announce at the proper time what you will do whether we agree to it or object. Such an attitude robs the conference of a negotiatf-e character. and sets up the United States as a dominant power. whose first purpose is to listen. but N hose ultimate determination is to do it's own will
 senor Montero Rios Quoted
 It is said that Senor Monfero Rios. president Of the Spanish commission, at the conference Monday, remarked. after having heard the American of fer, that if the vital portion had been read the Spaniards could answer it instantly, but as the memorandum was very long they would defer their answer until Wednesday. adding that It would be easily possible to make it within 4s hours.
 On the other hand it is said the spaniards can not justify themselves before their people and others by throwing away S20,000.000, added to the inevitable loss of the Philippine islands
 The Gaulois says: '.The eommis- sions being divided into an equal num- Der Of voices on the subject of the ces- sion or the retention of'the archipela- go, a recourse to arbitration is abso- lutely necessary and legal The Amer jeans, nevertheless, refuse to do so. and attribute to themselves sover- eighty over the Philippines without the consent of the conference. They therefore, themselves, tear up the pro- tocol they had imposed upon the van- quished and. to keep up appearances and soften in the eyes of the world the violence of their proceeding. they offer the absurd compensation of s2o,- DOC, ,0Oo"