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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
AN ENTIRE FAMILY SLAIN.
Mother and Four Children Muir
dered in Kansas.
DEED DONE WITH A HAM MER.

tAdh.S Ah"A ia NOhASNASt
presumably John Gilbert, American
born and aged about IS years, a renter
on a small farm four miles northeast
OF Industry, near the southern line of
Clay county, and twenty miles north
east OF here, on Wednesday night
murdered Gilbert's wife, his two
daughters, aged about 6years; his son,
aged 0, and his 2-year-old baby, and
fled-no one knows where.
The deed was done with large
hammer, the heads of the victims being
crushed almost to jelly. The children
were killed in their sleep. The wife
and mother evidently struggled W it'll
her murderer.
Men herding stock near the place
Thursday noticed the suspicious quiet
and peered in at the window. The
sight that met their gaze frightened
them and they drove to Clay Center
for the sheriff. He arrived at the
scene of the tragedy at l o'clock yes
terday morning and broke into the
single living and sleeping room. A
horrible sight was presented. The
uncarpeted floor was smeared with
blood and brain matter, the wall, cell
ing and scanty furniture being also
thickly splattered. On the bed in one
corner, clad only in her underclothing,
lay the body of Mrs. Gilbert, also that
of her 2-year-old babe, both with
skulls mashed and pounded out Of hui
man semblance. On the bed in the
opposite corner were the bodies Of
two little girls and little boy, the
eldest being about years old. Their
heads were also terribly crushed and
beaten.
The victims had been dead at least
forty-eight hours, and it is believed
that the murder was committed We'd
nesday night. The children have
however, not been to school since
Tuesday, and the deed may have been
done that night.
A coroner's inquiry was held, and q
verdict rendered that John Gilbert
committed the murder.
A large hammer was found in the
bed with the three children, bloody
and with hair sticking to it. With
this the skulls Of the five members Of
the family had been crushed. From
the barn is missing horse, saddle
and it is supposed that the husband
and father, after committing the
crime, fed
Mrs. Gilbert was daughter o.
James Blue, of Clay Center, and fol
some years was employed in the hote
at Industry. She was an excellent
housekeeper She married Gilbert
about ten years ago, and they have
lived in the vicinity on rented farms
since. The neighbors thought theil
family relations were pleasant Gil
bert is about 35 years old, weighs
about $40 pounds, has light com
plexion, reddish beard and light mus
tache and eyebrows and reddish hair
| He is stoop-shouldered and has {
smirk on his face. He does not drink
to excess, worked hard, and had not
been quarrelsome. The community
while considering him fair sort o.
citizen, found him rather disagreeable
and untrustworthy. He was in debt
and had mortgaged all his persona
property. The family lived very
cheaply, and have been having hard
time to get along. 1t is thought that
this might have upset his mind
though he never seemed to worry
about his affairs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
Indian Apple, for a Divorce.

DEADwooD, S. D., March 4.-Shoots.
at-Him, an Indian from the Rosebud
agency, has commenced divorce pro-
ceedings in the UnGed States circuit
court in this city from his wife, Fanny
Shoots-at- He alleges desertion
and infdelity as the cause. This is the
first case on record of an Indian APP
plying for a divorce.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
goo Boxes of Gold Bricks.

PHILADELPHIA, March 4.--Over 200
boxes, containing 1,764 gold bricks,
valued at $40, 12l, ga. OIL, were received
at the mint in this city yesterday
from the United States assay office in
New York. The gold will be coined
into $40 and $50 pieces.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
Probably the lions thought maybe
Daniel was new woman.
no Prevent sleep walhlnr.

A device to prevent sleep-walking Is
to lay upon the floor. by the side OF
the somnambulist's bed. a sheet Of
iron, zinc or other metal. wide enough
to insure that he will step upon 1t.
When the walking At comes up
on him his foot touches the cold sur
face of the metal and he jnstinctively
draws that leg into the bed again.
After two or three attempts the SOM
nambulist gives 1t up and settles down
In bed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
A Compliment to Lobder.

TOPEKA, Kan, March L. -Chief Clerk
Lobdell has been so uniformly fair in
discharging his duties that the thirty
three Populists and Democrats who
comprise the House minority, in testi-
mony of their appreciation this morn
ing presented him with silver water
service of three pieces.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
Onion Seed CSC and Up a Lib.

Catalogue tells how to grow 1918 bus. per
acre as easily as 100 bushels. Largest
growers of Earliest Vegetables and Farm
Seeds. Earliest vegetables always pay;
of others. Coffee Berry l5c per lb. Pota-
toes $40 a Bbl.
Cut this out and send with 14c for great
Catalogue and 10 packages of vegetable
and flower seed novelties to JOHN A.
SALZER SEED COMPANY, LA
CROSSE, WIS. lw.n.l
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
j. Madison Wells Ia Dead.

New ORLEANS, La. March 1. -
Former Governor J. Madison Wells of
Louisiana, notable character in the
reconstruction history of this state,
and during the Hayes-Tilden contest,
died yesterday at his homo in LIE
Compile.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
neafne,. Cannon ne Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti-
tutionAl remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition of the mucus lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inhamed
ing and when 1t Is entirely closed deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces
We will give Ono Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. 100.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
Wages Raised in the Cotton Mills District

LAWRENCE, Mass, March 4.-The
Pacific mills is to restore voluntarily
the wage schedule of its 5000 en-
ployes to that of a year ago.
MANvILLE, R. l., March 3. -Eyery
cotton mill in the Blackstone valley
from Woonsocket to Providence will
restore to it's employees the 10 per cent
cut down of year ago About 1900
persons will be benefited.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
4 missouri Murderer Gets Respite.

JEFFERSON City. Mo-, March A.
Peter Kindred, convicted of murder in
Mercer county and sentenced to hang
March 9, was respited by the governor
until Nay s, 1899.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
CRESCENT HOTEL,
runrxA SPRINGS. ARKANSAS,

EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
onens February 23rd. In the Ozark Noun
ta;ns Delirhtful climate Beautiful seen
cry. Uneeualed medicinal waters, oheap
excursion rates. Through sleepers wa
Frisco Line. Address j. 0. Plank, Man
eger, Room H, Arcade, Century Buiiulng'
or Frisco Ticket Office, No. lO2 n. broao
way, st. Louis.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

BERLIN, March S.-Prof. Hesserman,
one of Prof Koch's ablest pupils, is
believed to have discovered new
serum for the cure of pneumonia
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Perhaps some people ask you foolish
questions because they think they are
the only kind you can answer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

But few people are satisfied with
their fortune or dissatisfied with their
own wit.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

When any statement is made there
is always someone to dispute it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The only time man remembers that
he has any complexion at all, is when
he selects new tie.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

When woman has little daughter
she begins 10 live her girlish vanities
over again.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

believe Pisos Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption.-Anna NJ.
Ross, Williamsport, Pa, Nov. IL, '95.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Some guns kick-revenge is one Of
them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Patience is all right in its place, but
IL is better to back tenacily to win.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
Health fer Ten Cents.

Cascarets make bowels and kidneys act
naturally, destroy microbes, cure headache,
billiousness and constipation. All druggists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Every man who drinks whisky at al
drinks to excess.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Cure Yourself naturally and surely without cos,
For infallible method send ~ tcolnl to Johh NJ
Bachelor G3 W. 18th ST.. New YORK CITY.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The hen should not be blamed II the
egg is bad. 1t was good when she
marketed it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Too many excuses for failure to do
your duty are great deal worse than
none at all.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The paper-hanger finds business
rood when it drives him to the wall
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The sweetest flower of the gospel il
charity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

When man steals he does it for
himself; but when a woman steals she
does it for some worthless man.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The tanner pays more attention to
the bark than to the bite.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

A good many people believe they arc
politicians who are not.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Kaslxola is guaranteed to cure Dyspepsia
md Indigestion. 1t contains new remedies
Ii 1T DIGEST starchy food. 15c All Druggists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Gratitude is too often but fervid
expectation of favors to come.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Good resolutions like fainting ladies
ought to be carried out.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

A girl isn't necessarily an angel be
cause she is Eighty.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

It takes us. lifetime to learn that
we are our own best friend and worst
enemy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

ANY fool can talk but only wise men
know how to think.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

rs enough to make the pot boil
when the kettle calls it black.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

United we stand, but divided we are
misunderstood.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The century plant is case of age
before beauty.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The more of nobody a man is the
more important he thinks he is
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Newspaper tales should always have
proper heads
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10
GOVERNOR M'CORD.
Recommends Fortuna to All Catarrh
Victims

Hon. Myron H. McCord, ex-governor
Of New Mexico, in letter to DR.. Hart
man, from Washington, D. c., says:
Gentlemen-At the suggestion Of a
friend I was advised to use Pe-ru-na
for catarrh, and after using one bottle
I began to feel better in every way. 1t
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The great trouble is, people haven't
very good sense and they are not dis
posed to be very fair.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

When girl is known as Babe" In
her childhood, at what age should she
begin to kick on that name?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure
Csc. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

The poorer the family the fatter the
dog.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup
Tor children tcething softens the gums reduces iniiam
alton aliays pain wind collie 20 cents bottle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

Many man who thought himself
wise has been declared otherwise by a
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-10

A man who hasn't more than half
sense, and who isn't more than half
honest, makes bad combination.
The Press., 1899-09-14

Number "a.
The Ideal Father.

Writing Of the ideal father and ideal
home training in The Ladies' Home
Journal, Frances Evans refers to the
home life Of well known writer 'who
considers no affair of greater impor-
tance than the direction of his four boys
minds. Hi boys run in age from 10 to
II, but even tile little lad of 10 sad
mitted to the family talks, which are
teaching these boys to think for them
selves. Instead of telling the children
to keep quiet at the dining table, both
parents, with wise kindness, promote
and direct the natural talkativeness of
youth into fruitful channels.
''The father brings home the news of
the day, and each boy is encouraged to
express himself on these current topics
when they dine at night, provided he is
willing to think about what he is say
ing, not deliver some careless, ignorant
opinion. then obstinately stick to it,
Argument is encouraged, and frequent
ly started by the father. Each boy may
give free rein to his opinion as long as
he keeps his temper and argues his best.
No slovenly habits of thought or ex-
preston are permitted in this family.
The topic in hand may be anything
from football to the latest scientific dis
coverv -
The Press., 1899-09-14
The Blanket Sale

We are making new and
huge piles of blankets every
day-make them in the morn
ing and keep heaping them
up all day long. This Sep
tember sale of blankets is a
great success. AS fast as we
can we are passing over the
counters, to customers, the
best blanket that ever they
saw at the prices asked. II
is pleasure to serve such
appreciative crowds as are
coming. ....
Same with the sale of COM
fortables. Half the blanket
buyers stop to buy comfort
ables from the piles nearby.
Be thrifty. Look a month
ahead and buy your blankets
and comfortables now.
The Press., 1899-09-14
Dress Goods.

The stocks of new black
and colored dress goods are
now about complete. Drop
in to see the new things.
The Press., 1899-09-14
FALL AND WINTER
Underwear.
Women's and ChiIdren's.

The William Campbell
Knitting Co.'s stock of wo-
mems and children's Jersey
merino underwear at half
prices is going grandly. No
wonder! Wearing time is
only just around the corner as
it were. Read the list of Of
ferings carefully, and then
come to the store at once:
Boys and girls vests and pants and boys
drawers, one to six-year sizes, natural and
Egyptian colors, at 12 1-2c garment
Boys and girls vests and pants, sizes to 10
years, at only Tic garment
Misses vests and pants, natural, white and
Egyptian colors, sizes to IL years, at
17c garment
Misses Combination suits, natural and Egypt
Ian colors. sizes to 12 years, at 25c garment
womens jersey vests and pants, white, natu-
raj and Egyptian colors, at 25c garment
Womens combination suits, white, natural
and Egyptian-regular 75c goods-at
45c garment
Women's very fine jersey ribbed vests and
pants-sold in the regular way at Snow in
this sale SOC garment
Womens combination suits, medium and
heavy-weight-sold In the regular way at SO a
garment-sale price soc carmen r.
The Press., 1899-09-14

Good ENOUGH TO TAKR.-The finest
quality of loaf sugar Is used in the manu-
facture Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and the roots used In It's preparation give
1t flavor similar to that of maple syrup,
making 1t very pleasant to take. As q
medicine for the cure Of coughs, colds, la
grippe, Group and whooping. cough 1t lie
unequaled by any other. 1t always cures,
and cures quickly.
For sale by E.K. Taft, Stafford Springs
Il. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press., 1899-09-14

In of long founded culture and
0Slfcacy.
Two years went by, in which Miss
varney, as she was then known, un-
discovered, was loved by and loved in
return Mr.. Courtright's two children.
1t was one evening in March, just be-
fore dusk, when she had left Leslie up
stairs asleep and had just come down
to the drawing room with Mabel to
stay with the child until her father
came to dinner. He was late, and
Mabel wandered off to the library,
thus leaving Gabrielle alone in the
dimly lighted room when Mr.. Court
right finally entered.
"Shall l call MabelY' she began,
starting from her station at the win
dow.
"No, Miss varney, stay. have
something to say to you. You remem-
ber how moved l was the first time
Leslie called you 'mammaY You
thought then. no doubt, that it was be-
cause Of the memory Of my wife. Part
ly so, but mostly because thought
for an instant that you were the wo-
man who-who might have been his
mother, If the fates had been kinder.
Do you know. Miss Varney. that you
often remind me cruelty of woman
l loved better than the worldY"
"Your wifeY'
"No. One loved before met my
wife. Can you. will you, hate me If l
ask you thus to be Leslie's mamma in
truth as well as in word?'
Moment after moment went by. The
shadows came closer and the rim of
lighter clouds near the western hori-
zon grew narrower. At last she said
"I, too, loved in the long ago. And
can never in any way love another
man. But
| Miss Varney"- he broke in.
mo. let me tinish," she continued
Take an umbrella and go down to
the east gate. DO not ask a questiAN
but take the umbrella and wait there
| Then she sped up stairs. He was
daZed; maybe that was the reason thai
he. as in a dream. did as she had bic
and took his station down by the rus
| tie gate. where the softly falling rair
dripped through the leaves on to the
| gravel of the walk
Suddenly he was conscious of rus
tie at his side. and, turning. there
stood tall girl, with a loving smile
beaming above the same dark collar
with sweet face shining from be
meath the same velvet bonnet remem
bered SO well from long ago, and al
old time voice murmured:
"Robertv
"GabrielleY' he gasped.
"Yes," she laughed. Gabrielle ant
your nursemaid In one."
When they walked up to the hous'
that night, she Rlung lovingly to hi
arm under the narrow umbrella, 20
they were strangers no longer.-Ex
shange.
The Press., 1899-09-14
N aSaI
CATAR RH

In all its stages there
d should be cleanliness.
Ely's Cream Balm
cleanses, soothes and heals
the diseased membrane.
Itcures catarrh and drives
away a cold in the head
Ouickly.
The Press., 1899-09-14

THE APPETITE OLA GoAT is envied by
all poor dyspeptics whose Stomach and
Liver are out of order. All such should
know that DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the
wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy,
gives splendid appetite, sound; digestion
and regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
25c. a
Sold by A. q. Eaton. Druggist.
The Press., 1899-09-14

cry at her side. Turning. she beheld
a tall, sad faced man trying to quiet
a fretful baby of about years. which
held out its dimpled hands to her and
cried, Mamma. mammA!'
The gentleman strove to quiet 1t,
and Gabrielle started on. But sharp
and piercing came the cry OF mann
ma! and her heart Lade her linger.
For the first time the man spoke to
her.
Il must beg your pardon. madam.
His mother has just died, and some
thing about you seems to have recalled
her to him.
Gabrielle's heart softened at once.
Going straight up, she took the tiny.
Outstretched hands in her own and
murmured, Poor. motherless little
onev'
The father held out his umbrella
over her, and for the first time she
looked at him. The face was Rob-
erGs.
She was glad for the excuse of turn
ing to the baby again and murmured
something unintelligible.
However, he had not recognized her,
80 she drew all her strength to her
assistance and succeeded in hiding her
emotion
IF you will walk under my umbrel-
la. as l am going your way, you can
keep dry. And, too, fear baby won't
like to part with you now"
There was no easy way to retreat
1t would have been absurd to scud of
In a changed direction through the
pelting rain, SO she continued talking
hurriedly to the child.
/ As they reached the foot Of the
broad stone steps she stopped.
Il cannot thank you enough for hav-
ing calmed Leslie. His nurse left this
morning, and he will not be consoled
by any of the other servants. So
finally told Mrs. Clarke, the house
keeper, that | would try him for a
| walk. But will you not take the UNI
brella? 1t will be shame to expose
yourself to such deluge."
She gracefully declined all thanks
and such kind offers and glided quick
" off, tall, black robed figure. daring
the watery drops. But perfect shrek
from baby arose when he found him-
self deserted In this fashion. and each
succeeding cry became louder and
more distressing. Again Gabrielle
could not go. Again she came back to
| ~ x,o,, r,loo co nor,o in<0 tho ho,1co
The Press., 1899-09-14
The kind He Bought.

= MG 1AAMW A1G WBMVs
Little Edwin-Mamma, what is hQ-
uid air?
Mammal don't know. Ask your
papa. He's always going out between
the acts ito get little air" e
@xA.aE uAs ~
The Press., 1899-09-14

At lne Strozzi palace, in Rome, there
is book made of mar BILE, the leaves be-
ing of marvellous thinness.
The Press., 1899-09-14

Cream Balm is placed into the nostrils, spreads
over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief is i'm
mediate and cure follows It is not drying-does
not produce sneezing Large Size, so cents at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street, New York
The Press., 1899-09-14
furbef 3 llsaiiare's
Fancy Silks
for Autumn.

The advance guard of new
fancy silks for autumn are on
parade. A truly beautiful
sight; all are invited to see
them. E