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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
RUSKIN IN OLD AGE.
GRAND OLD SOCIALISTIC PAIN
TER is FEEBLE NOW.
The Lamp OF Light Shows Signs of
Coming Extinguishment-ClOs Days
OF Life Well Spent - Scenes at
Brentwood.

The recent celebrations at Brant-
to Mr.. Ruskin's increasing years, and
also of the declining powers Of the
seer who wrote Modern Painters"
Brentwood is a fitting place for Sc
clusion and repose, we'll earned at the
end of a life long and strenuous, far
beyond the ordinary. It's windows
overlook "the shining levels of the
lake." itself the image of tranquility
and peace. A correspondent who has
recently visited Brentwood says that
Mr.. Ruskin now is able to take but lit
tie recreation. Most Of his time is
spent in his study, from which there is
a fine view of Coniston lake, and the
great falls at the southern end of it,
falls which were painted by Turner,
and which figure so prominently in the
descriptions in the "Idyls of the
King" For some years past visitors
have been forbidden an audience ex-
cept in very rare cases. Brentwood,
as the many know, is quite temple
of art. Turner's have been crowded
into the place to the overshadowing OF
all other artists, even men like old
Crome and William Hunt. Mr.. Rus
kin's tiny bedroom is hung all round
with specimens of the great master.
There are two studios at Brentwood,
and at the time of the correspondents
visit there stood on the easel of one
of them Mr. Ruskin's last study, an
enlarged peacock's feather. On being
ushered into the professors presence
the visitor was received very kindly.
There was an inquiring look in the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

ton. Hence 1t is that the prevailing
character Of the decisions and the hal
lucinations of the insane are now OF
a material type. The struggle for ex-
istence, modern inventions, steam and
electricity, and the mad rush for wealth
result in ever increasing demands up
on the brain and nervous system. And
under the strain many who have con-
genital or acquired defective nervous
organizations become insane, just as
the same class formerly did as a re-
suit of fear and brooding over theolo-
gical problems. The insane are not
now tormented by the devil and his
imps, but telephones and Photographs
are continually ringing in their ears.
Others suppose they have steam en-
gines in their heads, and many i'm
agine they are prosecuted by men or
large fortunes or of great political
power. Formerly those who were af-
flicted with decisions of grandeur were
prone to imagine themselves to be the
Savior of the world or the Virgin Mary,
or some eminent saint. Now they are
more apt to think themselves to be
great investors or powerful politicians,
or the possessors of untold wealth. The
decisions of the insane always take
this form and color from the questions
and problems which are most absorb
ing at the time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

deep-set gray eyes, with their evil
dences of faded fires, Warning had
been given that long conversation
could not be allowed, but the talk
drifted round to a subject in which Mr.
Ruskin had been interested nearly for
ty years ago. He remembered GER
tain picture and contrasted it with
modern work by the same artist. his
memory had not failed him nor his
critical acumen. The portrait is from
the latest photograph, taken by MI
McClelland, discard, and has not pre-
viously been published. 1t was taken
in Mr.. Ruskin's study at Brentwood
and shows him with all his recent
wealth of hair and silvery beard. 1t
will be remembered that the de2uta-
ton which waited upon Mr.. Ruskin
on his eightieth birthday wished his
portrait to be painted by Holman
Hunt. His health, however would not
allow the project to be encouraged.
There are already Ruskin portraits by
Millais, George Richmond and Herk-
c. ar and portraits have been quite re-
Gently painted by Arthur Severn and
G. w. Collingwood.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
Keep Warm by Breathing.

The simplest way to get warm after
exposure to cold is to take long
breath with the mouth firmly shut Re-
peat this several times until you begin
to feel the heat returning. 1t requires
a very short time to do this. The long
breath quickens the pulse and thus
causes the blood to circulate faster.
The blood flows into all parts of the
veins and arteries and gives out
great deal of heat. 1t is stated that
this method Of deep breathing prevents
colds and a great many other ailments
If begun in time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
WROTE MANY DRAMAS.

Edouard Jules Henri Pailleron, the
noted French dramatist and author, is
dead. He was one of the best of the
French minor poets and was member
of the French Academy. OF late he
had done very little writing and had
not produced a play for some years,
M. Pailleron was 65 years old. He
was born in Paris, and made his debut
in letters in 1860 with satirical verses
which were very well received. His
first volume was called "The Para
Sites" and he wrote a one-act piece
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
variations in Human Temperatures.

The temperature of the human body
rises at quick rate from a. m. to 10
or II a. m, increases at slower rate
from that time to 6 p. m, and then
falls, reaching the minimum point at
about A a. m. At this hour. too, the
tissue changes are reduced to mini
mum. The pulsations of the engine
are, in word, at their feeblest. The
brain becomes paler the appearance Of
even the ruddiest people grows more
pallid, the resemblance to death is
more apparent.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

here" At the door of the hall the
odor was very pronounced. He rush
ed downstairs into the dining room.
The odor was there, too. He hurried
down cellar. 1t was overpowering.
He put his hand into his coat pocket
for match. He found the fire by his
sense of touch and went upstairs and
poured a glass Of water into his peck
ct. Since then he carries his matches
in a box and is disposed to be incred-
ulous when stories of incendiarles are
narrated. He says conflagration, like
charity, begins at home.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
PURELY PERSONAL FIRE.
A HousehoIder's Earnest Efforts to Save
His Home.

There was a smell of fire in the
house, the deep gray odor of burning
cloth, says the New York Commercial
Advertiser. The man of the house be-
gan nosing about to find out what
caused it. He prides himself upon his
keenness of sense. He went across
the room. Hum! 1t grows strong
en-" he said. When he had placed his
nose fiat up against brick and plas-
ter wall it was stronger than ever. He
backed off. mo, it's somewhere over
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
PRESENT INSANITY CAUSES
Prevailing HalIucinations Are Now of n
Material Type.

material type
Freedom of thought in matters of re-
ligion has changed the character of
the decisions and Authorizations of the
insane, says DR.. John H. Girdner, in
the North American Review. Insanity
keeps pace with the changes in hui
man development. and the character
of the decisions and Authorizations Of
the insane at any time is reflex of
the interests which are then uppermost
in mems minds. We now seldom find
the spiritual type of insanity among
the inmates Of hospitals for the insane.
AS doctrinal discussions have ceased to
interest the masses, theology has ceas-
ed to be q cause of insanity. This is
an age of material development, OF
making things and having things. Men
are much concerned with the problem
Of amassing treasure here; that, with
the long line of social questions which
belong to it, is now uppermost in their
minds, and these material problems
are tho ones pressing hardest for sois-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
Sixty Miles an Hour.

A steam motor car, for use on the
railroads, recently made trial trip,
going at the rate of sixty miles an
hour. This will pro badly be as much
of record heater as Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. 1t cures indigestion, con-
stipation, nervousness, liver and kid
neY trouble.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
Don't kick hornets nest just to as
certain if the family is at home.
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
Users are reliable, aud send what they
advertise.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease9

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

To get best results, mix some "Faultless
Starch" in little cold water; when dis
solved pour on boiling water until it be-
comes clear All grocers sell "Faultless
Starch" Large package, 10c.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

to which he gave the name ''The Par
asite," and which was produced at the
Odeon with great success. Between
1863 and 1887 he wrote about dozen
dramas, which enjoyed much popular
ity at the theaters in which they were
staged. He was not very well known
outside OF Paris.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

Kansas is state of long obituaries
and neglected graves.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

We Pay $40 n Week and Expenses
10 men with rigs to introduce our Poultry Compound
Address with stamp, Javelle Mfg Co., Parsons, Kan
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

Never make a confident of every
bodys friend.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

The only thing as common as good
advice is trouble
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-06-02

The turn of the tide is often toward.
the divorce courts for relief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
EAGAN MUST co
Court Martial Finds Him Guilty
on Both Charges.

ST. Louis, Jan. 2S.-A special from
Washington to the Republic says:
"And the court did thereupon sentence
him, the said Brigadier General Charles
P. Eagan, commissary general of SUBJ
sistence, to be dismissed from the mill
tary service of the United States''
This, your correspondent is reliably
Informed, is the closing paragraph of
the court martial record in the case of
General Eagan, which has been pre-
pared, and to which Major General
Merritt, the president of the court, and
Colonel George B. Davis, the judge ad-
vocate, will attach their signatures.
General Eagan was found guilty on
both charges unbecoming an
officer and a gentleman and conduct
to the prejudice of good order and mill
tary discipline-and, in accordance with
article 81 of the wa code,- the court had
no other alternative than to bring in a
sentence of dismissal.
oficer-and, in accordance with article
81 of the war code, the court had no
other alternative than to bring in a. SEN
tence of dismissal.
When the court adjourned the SEN
tence was not accompanied by any rec
ommendation for clemency, and it is not
now considered likely that any such
recommendation will be made when the
record is finally signed.
1t is still in the power of the president,
however, to exercise clemency, and it
may be that he will mitigate the sem
tence of dismissal to one OF suspension.
The record of the court will be formal
ly submitted to Secretary Alger, and by
him referred to the judge advocate gen.
eral for review.
Several days will elapse before the
findings are sent to the president, but
Mr.. Mckinley was informed of the YER
dict last night, and a summary of the
findings was laid before him for his in
formation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
THEY ATE AND TALKED.
Banquet of the State Bar Association
at the Throop Last Night.

The sixteenth annual meeting of the
State Bar association had a most en-
joyable ending in the banquet at the
Throop hotel last night.
Topeka's best male quartette, Mr.. H
L. Shirer, Mr.. James Moore, Mr.. Harry
Overholt and Mr.. William Shaver, sang
as the members of the association filed
into the dining room about $50. The
same quartette sang as they walked out
of the dining room several hours later.
Between times, at various times, the
quartette. was also in evidence
An elaborate menu was served, and
the lawyers gave themselves up to the
enjoyment which comes of good fare
and cOngenia1 company.
After the eatables provided had been
disposed of the boxes of haVanas made
the rounds of the tables, Mr.. ]. D. Nc
Farland, acting as toastmaster, called
upon Governor Stanley to respond to
the subject, Respect for Law" The
response was in a manner highly salts
factory to the assembled attorneys, and
Governor Stanley's remarks were re-
ceived with applause.
Following Governor Stanley, Mr.. l. o.
Pickering of Olathe responded to the
toast, 1.-THE Country Lawyer" and Mr..
w. p. billiard to the toast, 'Reminis-
cences of a Virginia Country Lawyer -
Eugene F. Ware and Representative
Phil Campbell were on the programme
for responses, but were unaVoidably de-
tanned from attending the banquet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
TWO BANKS UNITE
Into One Concern, With $2,OoO,oOO
Capital, in st. Louis.

ST Louis, Jan. 2S.-The State National
bank of ST. Louis has been formally or
ganized and will open it's doors for busi-
nses on Monday morning in the quar-
ters now occupied by the State bank of
St Louis, with a capital of $2,000,00O
and a surplus of 100000 and the State
bank of St. Louis and Commercial bank
go out of existence today.
By a unanimous vote of the Stockhold-
ers of the State and also of the Com
Iuercial bank it was decided to liquidate
the business of both of these banks
and dissolve the corporations, and it
was also decided to turn over the as
sets of both banks to the new State
National bank, and the latter will act
as liquidator for the two defunct banks.
The officers of the State National
bank are: Charles Parsons, president;
William Nichols, first vice president;
John H. McCluney, second vice presi-
dent; Logan Thompkins. cashier; A. P.
Coombe assistant cashier, and Charles
s. Cone, second assistant cashier.
a formal announcement of the Hqui-
dation of the two banks will be made in
the clearing house today, and the st.
Louis Trust company, which now clears
through the Commercial bank, will
hereafter clear through the State Ma
tional bank.
The new State National bank, with a
combined capital and surplus of 81, ,400,-
O00 will rank third in strength among
St Louis banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
DEATH OF GEN. GREENE.
He Graduated From West Point in
1923.

New York, Jan. 2S-Gen. Geo. s. Greene
1 o'clock this morning. He leaves three
sons, General Francis V. Greene, G. J.
Greene, Jr, and Major Chas. T. Greene,
U. S. A, retired. He was graduated at
the United States military academy at
West Point in 1923. He served in var
ious garrisonS and as instructor at West
Point until 1886, when he left the army
and became a civil engineer, building
many railroads. He entered the army
in 1862 as colonel of the Sixtieth New
York regiment and was appointed brig
adler general of volunteers April %,
1852. He commanded his brigade at
Cedar Mountain August 9, 1862, and was
in command of the second division of
the Twelfth army corps in the battle of
Antietam. At Gettysburg on the night
of July 2, 1852, with a part of his bri-
gade, he held the right wing of the
Potomac at Cups Hill against more
than division of confederate troops,
thereby averting a disaster. He was
September, 1868, and in an engagement
near Chattanooga, October %, 1853, was
dangerously wounded in the jaw. This
wound disabled him from active service
until January, 1866, when he rejoined
Sherman's army in North Carolina and
participated in the engagements pre-
ceding Johnston's surrender
He was breveted major general of
volunteers March 13, 1865, and retired
chief engineer of the Croton Aqueduct
department and held the office until 1871
when he was made chief engineer of
public works in Washington, D. c. He
was president of the American Society
of Civil Engineers from 1875 till 1873.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
GOMEZ TO COME.
1t is Probable That the Cuban
General
Will Visit Washington to See
the President.
HE WANTS TO Do so
And Senior Quesada Has Gone to
the Island.
1t is Said For the Purpose Of
Arranging the Conference.

New York, Jan. 2S.-A Washington
special says:
General Maxine Gomez may come to
Washington. The suggestion has been
made that a meeting between the presi-
dent and General Gomez would be OF
great benefit General Gomez wishes to
come. His desire has been commune
Gated to a Unite1 states senator who
visited Cuba year ago. The communi-
cation was made to this senator in the
hope that he might find some way of
bringing about the visit.
Senor Quesada, the head of the Cuban
organization in Washington, has start
ed for Havana. His destination is the
interior of the island. Further than that
Senior Quesada goes on an important
mission to Gomez. The Cubans here
will not say, but it is believed to be in
connection with the visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
HOOK NAMED
For the Position of q. s. Dis
trict Judge
For Kansas by President Nc
Kinley Today.
Hook Was a Pupil in Leaven-
worth Public Schools
When Judge David j. Brewer
Was Superintendent.
A Sketch of His Career as a
Lawyer.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The president
sent to the senate today the following
appointments:
Justice-William C. Hook, United
States district judge, district of Kansas;
Marcus C. McLenore, United States at
torney for the eastern district of Texas.
State-James H. Worman of New
York, now commercial agent at Cognac,
to be consul at Munich, Bavaria; Will
liam T. Fee, of Ohio, now consul at
Cienfuegos to be consul at Bombay, In
dia.
William Gather Hook, son of Enos
Hook, who was appointed United States
district judge for Kansas today, was
born in Green county, Pa, September
"a, 1857. He came to Kansas with his
parents in January, 1866, and has since
that time lived in LeaVenworth. Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28

Hook was educated in the public schools
and graduated from the LeavenWorth
high school in June, 1875. The high
school was organized in 1866 when JUS
tice David J. Brewer was Superintend-
ent of schools.
Mr.. Hook was a hard worker in
school; he had a taste for literature and
is possessed of a fine logical mind. He
has always been an industrious student.
and has conquered many difficulties as
he prepared the way for the future.
In the year 1875 Mr.. Hook entered the
law office of C1ough & Wheat and there
began his preparation for the legal pro-
fession.
In the year 1873 he graduated from
Unive fsity, st. Louis, Mo-, and soon
thereafter began the practice of law IN
the office of Lucien Baker, now United
States senator and is still in partner
ship with him under the firm name OF
Baker, Hook & Atwood.
January 8, 1884, Mr.. Hook was ap-
pointed city attorney for Leavenworth
by Mayor S. F. Nicely, in which position
he served the city with credit and con-
spicuous ability for five years. 1t was
while occupying this position that he at
tracted attention as a man of excep-
tionaSIy fine legal attachments and gain
ed the confidence of the business men
of I.eavenworth and the public gen.
orally.
1t has been Mr.. Hooks ardent am
bition to occupy seat on the federal
bench. He is a ready and interesting
talker, a clear reasoner and a metho-
dical business man. He has devoted
himself assiduously to his profession
and his briefs and pleadings have fire.
quently been complinented by the ju-
dietary.
Mr. Hook has earned a deserved rep
utation as a wise councillor and built up
a large and profitable law business. He
was a delegate to the national Republi-
can convention in ST. Louis in 1896 and
had been a great admirer and was a
strong supporter of Major William Nc
Kinley for the presidential nomination.
Mr. Hook will enjoy the proud dis
tinction of being the youngest man who
has been appointed to a position on the
federal bench.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
BIG ARMY GIVEN UP.
Bill for 100000 Men Will Be Chang
ed to 10000.

Washington, Jan. 2s-The opposition to
the army reorganization bill on the Repub-
Hcan side of the house has become SO
strong that today Chairman Hull, after
Mr.. Henderson Qa-). one of the floor lead
vote to recommit the bill. decided it would
be wise, in order to secure its passage, to
abandon the idea of providing directly for
army of 100000 men. He announced
the floor that the commission would
offer amendments to reduce the number of
enlisted men to about 10000, but lodge in
the presidents discretion the authority to
increase the army to a maximum of 100,-
900. These amendments have been pre-
pared They provide that the president
may, in his discretion, enlist only 60 men
in the infantry companies and 60 in the
cavalry troops. BY the terms of the bill
companies each with a strength of 145
men, and II regiments of cavalry of 10
troops each, with a strength of log men.
This discretion if the president would ex-
ercise it, would reduce the number of en-
leave intact the organization provided in
the bill so far officers are concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
WANTED NO "SKY PILOT ''
The Ex-President of Miners Union
Hanged at Helena.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 2s.-Tom Salmon,
Miners union, who killed Superintend-
ent Connor of the Rocky Fork coal
mine for discharging him, was hanged
today at Red Lodge Salmon refused
to accept scriptural consolation, saying
that he wanted no minister, priest or
sky pilot to show him the road to
heaven
His last words were: eff any of you
follow my body to the cemetery, do
not uncover your heads and take
chances of getting pneumonia. It's a
barbarous custom and 1 hope you will
protect yourselves, for by so doing you
will please me-
A minute and a half after leaving his
cell Salmon was dangling in the air.
He was a we'll known labor leader in
northMeStern states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-28
BLOODY NOSES
And Black Eyes Are Incidents of a
Session of the Reichsrath.

Vienna, Jan. 2S.-In the lower house of
the Austrian reichsrath today a dis
turbance arising out of a racial differ
ence led to a hand to hand fight be-
tween deputies. The ushers finally sue
ceeded in separating the combatants.
but the sitting came to close amid a
scene of turbulence.
The row began through the German
deputy who rushed to the reporters gal
lery with view of expelling a Czech
journalist, who had applauded Deputy
Kramarz, a Czech. Wolff boxed the re-
porter's ears and tried to drag him out
by the collar. Angry Czech and Ger
man deputies rushed into the galleries
to assist their comrades and a disgrace
full fight ensued, many showing the eff
fects in black eyes, bloody noses and
torn clothing. Finally the Germans were
elected from the gallery.
Meanwhile, owing to the noisy demon
strations of the public, the public gal
leries had to be cleared.