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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-09-15

Sam Dutton has sold his barber
shop.
Fred Thomas Sundayed with his
parents.
Geo. Sheets is in town this week,
tuning pianos.
Dora Harding of Topeka is visit
ing in Chanute.
Mrs. Fred Roemer is visiting in
Rock Island, Ill.
Sam Foster has again taken up
his abode in Chanute.
Vaughn Light has gone to EN-
poria to attend school.
Marion Huber took his little boy
up to Olathe this week.
J. B. Beatty is Notary Public
and Justice of the Feace.
A. w. Ashcraft took a trip to FIT.
Scott the first of the week.
Miss Anna Herod is in the city
ready for duty as teacher.
Mrs. Cora Peck, sister of Len
Barber, has gone to California.
SHOEMAKER, the dentist, office
on same floor Farrelly's law office.
j. F. Tomlinson, undertaken and
e,nbalmer, opposite Oriental Hotel.
II. H. Ashford spent a few DAYS
this week with relatives at Benedict.
Humboldt has bond proposition
I'D to raise money to. prospect for gas
Money to loan on farm security
per cent straightforward q Wright
Opal Herod has returned iron
Winfield, where she made long visit
The best organs and sewing ma
chimes in the city at the Singer otflc'
We are glad to note that conduct
or Joe Stoner has got able to 60 wor
again.
N.L.ROBERTS, Dentist, office i
Frewert building opposite Orienta
Hotel.
Ora Howerton of Kansas City
visiting with his relatives and frieno
near Villas.
FOR SALE-Une share stock l
Neosho Valley Creamery. Enquire
FIRST National Bank.
Gregg Bros. now handle the sKa'
sas City Star, both daily and week.
- and solicit subscriptions. 9S4
Little Miss Hazel Eaton returne
~ to Erie Sunday evening accompanie
~ bv her cousin Vyrle Turner.
Work is progressing rather slow
on gas we'll No. 4. There seems to
I, some difficulty about getting hands.
i make and repair the Benbo
70 self heating washing machine at II
home on South Kansas Avenue.-GE
Y ABBOTT. -
Before purchasing your fall h
M cali dt tHe SdSH DaHooi "hu SSN
- goods. Our trimmer has just return
o. from the city.
C. w. Hank, of Parsons, and
&c F. Bray, of Lexington, ILL.,, were v
ds lting their old comrade, B. F. Nye,
49, this city, the first of the week.
We noticed among the Thay
70 visitors during the fair G. G. Keeu'
~ Arthur Carter, H. G. Lowrance, t.
~ Leach, John Sperry and Tom Mem
ty.
:, Several communications came
last week too late for publication.
:, must have your articles not later tn
=. Wednesday evening or early Thur sd
morning at the very latest.
-Asan external lIniment of mc
- wonderful penetrative and curati
.u power, BILLIARDS SNOW LII
MENT is not equaled by any other
the world. Price Is and so cts. e.
P, Wilder.
10 The Epworth League will ser
pie, doughnuts and coffee in the ba
- ment of the M. e. church Tuesd
evening, September 10. Everybo
invited.
49, The great success of Chambrlai
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea RENE
in the treatment of bowel complain
has made it standard over the grea
part of the civilized world. For S
by all druggist.
air AS usually treated sprain will d
the able the injured person for three
four weeks, but if Chambsrlain's p
- Balm is freely applied a complete C
,v;s may be effected in very few da
Pain Balm also cures rheumati:
Snld nv
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-18

which the faithful Griseldas off.r 70,
the exclusive consumption Of the knights
OF the Round Table. an annual BANQUET
prepared by the puissant to the fair
would be an unexpected, but graceful
compliment. But that is another story,
Sorosis joys in the annual BANQUET
and they are always featured.
In memory Of the street fair, booths
we're erected and the dainty programs
had picture OF booth with a tent
roof. to suggest our. passage through this
world, on the cover. The two inside
pages were filled with ILLUSTRATED toasts.
The first one by Mrs. Munger on Church
Boothe was collection Of spires. The
commercial outlook by J. E. Miller.
illustrated by 40 eye fixed upon famil.
lar facade surmounted by flag. His
speech was followed by the old song O
Solomon Levi. Street Parades by Mrs.
WEIGH, a thumb-nsil sketch Of flower.
covered barouche. occupied by dainty
ladies and a parAsol Music by Miss
Worley. The University by Prot. HoJg.
man.symbolized by girl in cap and gown,
the t"wer Of the central bull ling and a
mathematical paradigm Conces ,ious by
Mrs. Sawyer, illustrated by the e!oa-
gated stare and neck thrust d
camel. Carnival by Mrs. Tibbetts, illus.
trated by two tends blowing horn and
whistle and hand casting confetti.
On entering the guests stopped in the
hallway before two booths. one for the
gentlemen and one for their partners,
draped in colored bunting, to received
from Mrs. w. G. L. Taylor and Mrs. Z.
L. Hinman the little trinkets by which
they were to be mated for supper. A
gentleman with small dustpan pinned
by ribbon to bis coat searched earn
estly for a lady wearing q tiny busting
broom. Another with cigar happily
discovered parlor match. Literary do.
vices were considered unsuitable at
street fair. When all had discovered
their Complement they passed in review
before the Judge, Mrs. H. H. Wheeler,
10 the judicial university 60 w. who pro-
nounced on the validity Of their choice
before passing them on into the ban.
quoting hall.
The list Of articles and guests follow:
!. Mrs. Sawyer and Judge Tibbetts,
Jack and box.
2. Mrs. McGahey and Miss Irwin,
Cup and saucer.
3. Miss Harris and guest,
Chimney and lamp.
4. Miss Kingsley and guest,
Pickax and coal.
8. Mrs. Munger and Dr.. Human,
Clothes pins and line
6. Mrs. Hodgman and Mr.. Sawyer.
Chicken and egg.
Z. Mrs. Guthrie and Mr.. Miller,
Hold and scoop.
8. Mrs. Barbour and Mr.. Munger,
Metal cigar and tray
8. Mrs. Tibbetts and Mr.. Smell,
Dustpsn and brush.
10. Mrs. WEIGH and Mr.. Barnard,
Coffee and mill.
IL. Mrs. Hill and Mr.. Miller,
Bank aud penny.
II. Mrs. Cook and Mr.. WEIGH,
Paper and envelope
ID. Miss Morley and accompanies
Rose and thorn.
II. Mrs. Taylor end Prof. Hodgmsa'
Shoe and sock.
ID. Mrs. Human and Prof. Taylor
Horse and rider. ~
Is. Miss Miller and Prof. Barbour
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-11-18

The convention OF Zeta province OF
Phi Delta Theta brought about the
largest and most brilliant functions OF
the week. The Zeta province includes
the Universities Of Wisconsin. MINI esota,
Kansss. Nebraska, Illinois, Northwest.
err, Chicago, Knox, Lombard. Missouri,
Washington. Westminster, Iowa Wes-
leyan and Iowa.
The men began 10 arrive on Wednes-
day, but the first session was not held
until Thursday afternoon. Acting Chan.
cellor Bcssey opened the meeting with q
few words OF welcome. The afternoons
and evening were devoted to the sessions
until five were held. The convention
was grand success. The members OF
the Nebraska chapter have many friends
and they proved it by the elaborate and
brilliant entertainment Of visitors.
Thursday afternoon from four to six
Mrs. Will Morrison gave a tea to the
convention. The university colore, scar.
let and cream. were used 10 the parlors
where Mrs. Morrison received her
guests and the delicious odor from q
large bowl OF red roses filed the air.
The dining room was in pink. The soft,
mellow light corning from shaded can
dies filed the room with tender, warm
red. Miss May Burr and Miss Nell
Holdbrook poured the coffee and choco.
late. They we're assisted by the Misses
Turkey. Garten, Houtz, WEIGH, Curtis,
Louise Turkey Of Omaha. Maude Mae.
comber, Richards, Edminston. Whiting,
Kenny, Wetzel, Hammond, Mulliken,
Hamilton.
The punch room was in blue and
white, the Phi Delta Theta colors. Blue
and white shades covered the globes Of
the lamps and huge lunch of white
chrysanthemums added the final grace.
full touch to the decoration. The .ol.
loving young ladies were in the punch
room: Misses Davis. Burnham, Cole,
Outcalt. jackson, Raymond, Webster,
Maecomber, Miner. Hargreavee, Woods,
Honeywell, Daniels, Hayes, Hacker and
Cochrane. A number OF old Nebraska
Phis returned for the COW ,ntiou and
lent their numbers to the active chapter
and the visiting delegates in making tho
afternoon very enjoyable.
Thursday night the Phi Delta Thetas
gave smoker at their fraternity house
TO all the members Of the convention
1t was the first time that the men we're
all together and the evening will always
be Gear to the hearts OF all who were
present. Chapter songs and college yells
were given, and after a Dutch luu. b
souvinier pipes was given to each man.
Sorosis banquet on Feidsy night was
one OF the most brilliant of all the an.
nual fessts this club has given since the
first year OF organic alton. Sorosis has
given = banquet 10 November each
year at the home Of it's founder and
dist president. Mre. A. j. Saw
yer. Only oIce year are the husbands
permitte to taste the joys Ct Sorosis,
but this is doing better than the mem
bers OF tie companion club, the Round
Table. do for their partners. We have
never been called upon to record a ban
quet offered by the Round Table to tho
ladies who prepare one for the Round
Table every fortnight during the sea.
son. In recognition Of faithful service,
OF years OF coffee making. sandwich
building and numberless other prepare.
tons for the fortnighly discussion Of
statecraft. fiscal matters and religion
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Volta was the choice for the second
heat at 3 to 5. Dakan even money and
Waldstein 9 to /. Dakan led at the
quarter by Ave lengths from Volta,
Waldstein breaking to a standstill. Da-
kan held his advantage up the stretch
and around to the three-q quarters,
where he went into the air and Volta
logged in several lengths ahead in
2:2S12 Waldstein was distanced.
For the first heat of the second race,
ZIG trotting class, the odds were:
Bonsaline 10 to /, Daymont s, Mamie
Riley s, Sable Francis 6, Conn s, Shelby
10, Ned Thorne 6, Addison 4, Sue 10,
Nucretta to 2, and Our Lucky 4 to 5.
There was much difficulty in getting
the field of eleven off in anything like
fair shape. The favorite was leading
at the quarter, but at the half Sable
Francis led by a length, and held the
first to the three-quarters. There Our
Lucky let out few links and went to
the front, Addison coming up to sec
ond place. Our Lucky won the heat in
21512 by a length from Addison, Nee
retta good third.
| Neeretta had the backing for the sec
ond heat at to 5, Our Lucky bringing
6 to 5, and Addison 3 to /. The others
sold from Z to ID to 1.
! Our Lucky won the heat and race by
length from Neeretta, Mamie Riley
third by a dozen lengths, in 2:14a4.
Our Lucky led at all points, with Nee
retta at his wheel. Conn held third
place to the half, where Mamie Riley
passed him and held the position to
the outcome.
| Nine horses went to the post for the
Flash stake, value S610, six furlongs-
Mount McGregor II. to 5. McFarlane
40 to l, Cerulia 20, Bamboulia s, Hon
enzollern s. Petal s, Negligence 80, No
via and February 4.
The horses got away to a fair start,
and by the time a furlong had been run
the favorite, Mt. McGregor, had pushed
| to the 'front.' Tapped by Bamboulia, No
via third. They strung out somewhat
around the turn, but McGregor led into
the last quarter by a length. Here
Morse called on the Brutus colt Hoh-
enzollern and he left the bunch in
which he had been travelling, shot out
like bullet, and at the seven-eighths
took the pole from McGregor and beat
him out a length in 1:15A. Novia
| third by length.
|
The two-year-olds starting in the
five and one-half furlongs were Con-
stellator to 1, Ell Afte 10, Flush of
Gold 8, Midity 5, Bathos 3, The Buffoon
4, Ny Secret 30. and The Scot even
money.
The Scot made no showing in the
race Bathos, 3 to /, went out in front
and won in a drive by bare head from
Midity, The Buffoon third by length.
Time-1 :091a. The Buffoon ran second
until into the last stretch.
The last race of the day, for three
year-olds and upward, selling, seven
furlongs, called out field of seven
Rossmore 20 to 1, Munsey 8, Mike Rice
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ONE IN FIVE.
Four Fav0riteS Go Down
to Defeat.
Yesterdays Races Enthused the
CroWd-Good Gard for
To-Day.

The State Fair races have started off
with a snap and vim that promise we'll
for the meeting. The attendance yes
terday was greatly in excess of the
corresponding day last year. and the
events We're as rule closely contest
ed and therefore of interest
More delightful weather could not be
asked, and the track was in fine condf-
ton. The same officials as on the pre-
ceding day were in charge of affairs.
Between the heats and races Neale's
superb Second Infantry Band dis
eoursed popular airs-which elected
applause from the spectators.
OF the five races that. were pulled off.
only one favorite won out, and that
was the Santa Rosa. Stock FARMS filly
Volta in the -year-old pace, and
she had no walk-oyer. being closely
driven out by Dakan d. 1t was all in
all, good day for the outsiders.
Volta, Waldstein. Jr., and Dakan d.
started in the 2:30 pacing stake for
two-year- -olds. Dakan was the favor
ite at ] to ,, Volta even money and
Waldstein 6 to /.
Volta was never headed from start
to finish in the first heat, though Da-
kan d. pushed her closely. The heat
was trotted in 2:24. Waldstein, Jr.
was we'll up all the way.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Misses Lydia and Dora Schubert have
returned from Pacific Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Davis have re-
turned from their camping trip.
Mrs. r. L. Peeler has returned from
a months vacation at Santa Cruz and
San Francisco
Mrs S. Friedlander of San Francisco
is spending few weeks with her niece,
Mrs. c. B. Conn.
Mrs. E. S. Parke of Neville is visiting
her mother, Mrs. D. S. Hyams during
the Fair season.
Mrs T. f. Rawlins of Elk Creek.
Glenn County. is visiting her son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Rawlins-
]. N. Phillips, wife and family
and friend Grace Barrett, have returned
from the summers outing at Dillon's Q
Beach, Marin County.
Mrs. Martin Murray and daughters,
Mrs. Axel Johnson and Miss Julia Muir
ray, have returned from San Francisco
after visit of two weeks.
David Reid, a prominent member and
ex-chief of the Caledonian Club, de-
parted yesterday for Arizona. where
he will probably remain for some time
The best wishes of his many friends
in this city will go with him.
The wedding of Edward ]. Devlin and
Miss Lora Turner took place on Mon
day evening, Rev. Father Quinn otfi-
ciating. Only relatives of the couple
were present. The bride was attended
by Miss Lima Turner and the groom
by Frank j. Devlin. The newly-mar~
ried couple have gone to Los Angeles,
where they will remain few weeks.
''Wieland's Extra Pale Lager, S1.lO
a doz. quarts delivered. Blauth, 4O7 K.
Tel. 297.
Arrival Sorosis shoes Welden. 52T K .
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TO-DAY'S RACES.
Program FOR This Afternoon al
Agricultural Park.

There are five events scheduled fol-
this afternoon, including the Dewey
(running) stake. as follows:
FIRST RACE-Pacing. 2:20 class, fol
three-year- r-olds and under.
2. Fl. Quinn's br. C. John A, by Way
land W-dam by Grand Moor.
John Bakers b. (. Connie, by Ketch
um-Birdroe
SECOND RACE--Trotting, 2:22 class
purse 81 900.
D. Finns br h. Col. K. r., by Bay
Rose-Addie e.
D. E. Knights ch. g. Lynall, by Lyn
mont-Balance All.
w. McAlpines b. m. Dora Doe, by
Don Lowell-Molly.
A Browns br m. Lottie, by Sar
Diego-dam by Whippleton.
D. r. Misner's blk. m. AZalia, by
Mambirno Wilkes.
j. Moorhead's blk. m. Sybil s., b1
Hambletonian Wilkes-dam by Carr:
Mambrino Wilkes.
Charles NeWman's IN. m. Maud New
man, by Anteeo. Jr
NJ. Salisbury's b. m. Alex B., by Nut
wood Wilkes Sister to Little Albert.
THIRD RACE-Running Dewey sell
ing stakes, thre-year- r-olds, one mile.
p E. Jones & Co.'S br. 6. Nilgar, by
Imp. Islington-Joy.
Burns & Warehouses; ch. f. Midloye
by Imp. Midlothian Free Love.
J. Fl. Shields br. &. Forts, by Imp
Fortissimo- Philura.
r. Hughes b. f. Jennie Reid by 81
Rio Rey-Fonsetta.
FOURTH RACE-Running three
year-olds and upwards. one mile and E
sixteenth: Donator 50. Nonchalance 96
Twinkle Twink 104, Cromwell ITO, Col
onel Dan 9S, Lady Hurst 102, Forts 81
New Moon 90. Padre Jose 103.
FIFTH RACE-Running three-year
olds and upwards, three-quarters of {
mile: Isabel 109, Black Orphan IS
Magnus 100. Mafada 112. Switzer 1O7
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DAIRY ASSOCIATION MEETING
Major A1vord Is Coming From
Washington to Attend It.

The sixth annual meeting of the
California Dairy Association will be
held in this city on September 18th
and 18th, during the State Fair.
Chief of Dairy Division, Major Al
word, will be present to represent the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture in reference to dairy exports. He
travels $500 miles to meet the Dairy
Association and it is hoped there will
be a large attendance on the 18th to
welcome him and show their apprecia-
ton of the fact
The record-union., 1899-09-06

The first of the four big stock par
ades at the park will take place to-
morrow forenoon at 10 o'clock.
There are a number of herds of fine
cattle on exhibition and of course the
equine display will be large and fully
up to the standard These stock par
AIDES are very interesting features OF
the Fair and always attract large
crowds.
Those who go out tomorrow can de-
pend on witnessing one of the finest
displays of live stock ever seen at a
fair.
The record-union., 1899-09-06
Notaries Public.

Governor Gage has commissioned
Notaries Public as follows: Louis
Giambonini, Stockton: f. w. Reynolds,
San Quentin: d. c. Burrey, Los An
geles and w. f. Lanigan, Hodsen, Cal
averas County.
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Dropped Dead.

An old lady named Cole, who lived at
929lla K street, dropped dead yesterday
morning, shortly after eating her
breakfast. She was related to a
number of families In this city and was
the mother of Mrs. Charles Flohr.
The record-union., 1899-09-06

Same day-Running, Flash Stakes, all
ages six furlongs.
Flmwood FARMS b. h. Hohenzollern,
by imp. Brutus- Brown Maria (Morsel,
LOT .........- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. /
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Same day-Trotting, 2:16 class, purse
81 600. two in three.
Jacob STAIRS b. h. Our Lucky, by
Rajah-Dora III. Hogabooml ..........1
G. W. Ford's blk m. Neeretta, by.
Neernut-Bess (Brooks) ................3
Ed Lafferty's blk. g Addison, by
James Madison-dam by Berlin Q.af-
A. B. Spreckels' br m Mamie Riley,
by McKinney-dam by Del Sur (Dona-
E. Topham's b. g Ned Thorne. by
Billy Thornhill-Lady Nutwood (Hell-
Alex. Browns blk. m. Sable Francis
by Sable WilSes-Francisco (Spencerl.5 8
j. II. Kelly's b. h. Conn, by Inca
Belle (kelly) ....................-....
r. j. Connor's b. &. Shelby, by Wilkes
Moor-Queen, by Odd Fellow (Rodri-
Santa Rosa Stock FARMS b. m Bon
saline. by Stamboul-Bon Bon
(Bouncel ....;.-... .4,,....-.-.....;. 80
Lynmont-Daisy wv. Hogaboom I'd
Charles e. Clark's br. m. Sue, by
Atnadon-Gypsy Clark ........d
Time-2.151a 2I4St
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Burns & Waterllouse's b. h. Mt. Nc
Gregor IL, by Day Star-imp. Miss Nc
M f. Tarpey's b. f. Noyia, by imp
Islington-Hileen (Jones), lO4. ....--...;
McFarlane 107, Cerulea 113, Bamboulla
104 also ran.
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Time--1 .15A.

and a half furlongs
J. ]. Moran's CHI C. Bathos, by Bath
ampton-Crisis DUFFY. liz. ...-......
Midlothian-Charity WARD, 102. 2.......;-
II. ]. Jones' b. g. The Buffoon, by Ford
ham-George Kinney (Jones), 10l.
Constellator 105 Ell Arte 100, Flush o.
Gold 102, The Scot 107 favorite), and My
Secret 81, also ran.
Time-1 091a
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+. Meadow Lark 3, Ace Z, Libertine Z
to ), and Alaria to 3.
The old veteran Libertine and
Alaria were equally favored, the form
er probably having the most admirers.
Libertine did not, however, get off any
too we'll He was in third place at the
quarter, where Rossmore led, with
Mike Rice second. Before the second
turn was reached Libertine was sec
ond and held the place to the outcome,
being beaten by Rice only a half-length
in 1:2S. with Meadow Lark's nose at
his girth.
Agricultural Park Course, Sacramento,
September ), 1S99.-State Fair Meeting.
Trotting, two-year- -olds; value of stake
$3.50.
Santa Rosa Stock Farms b. f. Volta,
by Beau Brummel-Carlotta Wilkes
C. A owens b. 6. Dakan D., by Atha-
don-Zadie McGregor Owen. .........2 2
D. +. knights br. c. Waldstein, Jr.,
by Waldstein-Lu Star CIV. Hoga
Tirna-1-o4 o.221h
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all bidders that no money would be
forthcoming for such purchases until
July 1, 1900, and the board adjourned.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. WHOLESALE
hardware, bicycles. carts. buggies, car
riages, phaetons. Balm farm and header
wagons. Send for catalogue
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays. pain,
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels and
is the best remedy for. diarrhea, whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale BY druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup Twenty-five cents
bottle. MWF
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Same day-Running, three-year-olds and
upward, selling, seven furlongs.
I. Il. McI4aughlins b. 6. Mike Rice, py
F'enton-M Mrs. McAllister (Sullivan), III.
J. G. Browns b.. h. Libertine. by Leo
natus-F'alaise (Snider), ITO. ........-..
Elmwood Farms br. 6. Meadow Lark,
by imp. utus-Nabette (Jones), l0l..
Ace 113, Alaria 103 Munsey 81, and ROSS
more no. also ran.
Time-1:2S
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Stock Parade Tomorrow.

Correct 106, Manzanilla 100, Panamint
los, Semper Leon 101.
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Arrived. sorosis shoes. welden. 527 K: !"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-01-21
Gould's Singular Suit.

An old law has been singrllarly re.
Viyed in Pittsburg. Fifteen years ago
Frank Leslie Gould had leg cut off
by a car of the Southside Passenger
Railway Company. He was then only
six years old, but attained his majority
recently, and now brings suit under
ar Of Assembly approved March
q Alb, which permits a minor to
bring an action for damages within six
ye"' after he becomes twenty-one
- sold, in his own right, and with
on ference to the time when the
cause for the faction may have oc-
Cured.
The act is not generally known
to be in existence, but it is still in
force, and as iate as 1851 the Supreme
Court of PennsylYania decided d case
in which the aet was declared to be
good law. Young Gonfd claims $685.
900 damages for the loss Of his leg
Philadelphia Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-01-21
We ImDort Nuts.

Italy, France, England, Japan, AT.
RIGA and South America send tons OF
nuts to this country every Year. They
come into New York in great cargoes.
Large chestnuts from Italy, Japan,
and France have long constituted a
prosperous trade, and England ships
thousands of bushels of English wal
nuts, filberts and hazelnuts. Africa
sends the kola nuts; South America
fine Brazil nuts, and China and Japan
some of the queerest nuts ever placed
before an epicure. In recent years
California and the South have entered
SO largely in the culture that the i'm
port trade has been seriously affected.
1t is estimated that California can sup
ply the whole country with all the
choice nuts required, and in the sea-
son, about all the other fruits de-
handed. But there are 'between sea-
sons" when the foreigners can get in
their cargoes at some considerable
profit, and it is then that they take
advantage OF. the condition Of our mar
kets.-NeW York Times.