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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
TWENTY YEARS.

Somewhat back from the well-trav-
lied turnpike stood low, red farm
house, overshadowed by giant poplars.
On either side of the well-beaten path
we're beds Of mignonette, bachelors
buttons, ladies' delight and nodding
nasturtiums. A thriving bush OF south
ernwood that had long outlived the
hand that placed 1t there fourished by
The broad stone step and tall CHINA
mon rose that has clambered its way
lbove the level of the half-open win
low nodded and swayed to and fro as
L impatient with the cords that held II,
Ind as though 1t could no longer con-
!rol its curiosity had thrust several
fragrant blossoms into the room within
where kindly faced woman was BUS
lily arranging the few articles OF furnl-
lure. AS she moved about in her en-
.rgetic fashion she hummed in a sweet
yet tremulous voice the strains Oh an
Ild-fashioned hymn.
Martha Kidder, or "Marthy," as she
was Familiarity called by the neighbors,
was a woman of perhaps so years OF
lge, long since past her first youth,
bu. the possessor of one Of those faces
from which the youthful expression is
hever eliminated. She was of medium
height and rather spare in form; her
IT'LL abundant hair was drawn smooth
Iy away from the placid brow and fas-
Tened in neat coil at the back OF the
head. The lilac-sprigged gown OF soft
delaine, with It's linen collar, was Sc
sured at the throat with quaint, oval
shaped breastpin, in which was a
braided lock of faded hair.
AS she moved about in her quick,
nervous fashion she gradually drew
hear the window, and, attracted by the
uodding rose, whose fragrance filled
The room, she leaned her tired arm
Upon it's narrow ledge and gazed low
lngly on the little garden below.
Martha Kidder was an ardent wor,
Ihiper Of nature, and this June after
noon, standing by the open window
The drank In the beauty Of the land.
scape spread before her till the lone
illness OF her solitary life faded away
lven as the misty clouds of vapor were
rising from the bosom Of the distant
Contoocook. A golden robin perched
on the catalpa tree broke into an &C.
stasy Of song and a struggling sun
beam glinted in, shining across the
toom with unwonted brightness. Turn
Ing reluctantly from the scene, Mar
tha resumed her work, and through thu
Dpen window came stealing the sooth
Ing strains of Cool Siloam's Shady
Rill."
Gradually the long June day drew tt
close, the western sky was stained
with splashes of gold and crimson ant
the sinking sun slowly disappeared be
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Babies are always shock to a man
till they become habit
Ancient American Sleeping Cars.

l. Xayire Eyma, a Frenchman, who
came to this country in 1S47, wrote an
article in ILLUSTRATION OF Paris, pub
Iished July 22,1S4S, giving his expert
ences on the railroads Of the United
States. He says that at that time
tba baltimore and Ohio Railroad had
a length of seventy leagues and that
the cost of the road was 4,116,744
francs. the receipts 3,9SS,456 francs and
EXPENSES 1,964,741 francs. He also
Gives considerable space to the In
ter,or arrangements of the sleeping
cars used at that time and says that,
"thev are actually houses where moth
ing is lacking for the necessity Of life
and are divided into compartments and
sieening rooms, some for men and
some for women" Each room held six
bsds or rather little couches in three
tiers along the sides. He winds up his
account by saying that valuables were
not particularly well taken care OF, as
IN America there "were no such things
as sneak thieves"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Pain Conquered; Health Re.
stored by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
LETTER TO MRS PINKHAM NO. oa,64o]


81 feel it my duty to write and thank
you for what your Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. 1t is the only
medicine 1 have found that has done
me any good. Before taking your medi-
cine, was all run down, tired all the
time, no appetite, pains in my back and
bearing down pains and great suf-
ferer during menstruation. After TAX
ing two bottles of Lydia .. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound felt like new
woman. lam now on my fourth bottle
and all my pains have left me. l feel
better than have felt for three years
and would recommend your Compound
to every suffering woman. hope this
letter will help others to find cure
for their troubles" - MRS. DELLA
REMICKER, RENSSELAER,, IND.
The serious ills of women develop
from neglect of early symptoms Every
pain and ache has a cause, and the
warning they give should not be disre-
garded.
Mrs. Pinkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply
sician and will give every woman free
advice who is puzzled about her
health. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass. Don't put off writing until
health is completely broken down.
Write at the first indication of trouble,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
LEARNED TO RIDE
n Bicycle within the Sacred Precincts
of the White House.

Washington correspondence Chicago
Tribune: To an usher of the white
house belongs the distinction of being
the only person who has mastered the
silent steed with the east room OF the
executive mansion as the riding aca-
denny. For obvious reasons his name
is withheld from publication. Like all
learners he needed assistance in bal
arcing, and another usher was called
in to render the service. The learner.
mounted the wheel in an awkward
IN amer, and was trundled toward the.
south end of the big parlor, when his;
teacher let go with the usual result.
The force of the fall broke the huge.
crystal chandeliers, and the bump could
he heard plainly in the presidents Of
fee. This misfortune did not deter
the student, and he bravely mounted
the wheel, started off again, and after.
webbing along a few feet came down
on the heavy carpet. This performance
was repeated several times, and then
the first lesson ended. The next day
a second lesson was taken with little
Better result. But the usher perse-
vsred, and every afternoon for week
aoter the house was closed to visitors,
he took a lesson until he had fairly
good command of the unruly wheel.
Then he began to speed" The rec
ord he made was creditable to a be-
ginner, and the novelty of riding a
BICYCLE in the white house was thor
o1ghly enjoyed. The usher is now one
OF the best riders in the city, but
neither the president nor the chief
upher knew what caused the house to
shake as if a small earthquake had
Visited the city during the week in
uuestion.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
HOW TO OVERCOME INSOMNIA
Sleep May BE Induced by Holding Onei
Breath for Time.

Sleep May Be Induced by Holding Onei
Breath for Time.
From the New York Press: In thest
avs, when the mercury is trying tq
leap the hundred hurdle, the hardes,
problem of New Workers. is how to gel
to sleep at night. Turn and strive az
one may to place himself, sleep won,
come. A prominent New York physi'
clan, himself sufferer from insomnit
for many years, has discovered brand
new way of putting ones self to sleep
almost instantaneously. 1t has worked
we'll in his own case and never has
failed in the many trials he has made
upon his patients. After taking deeD
inspiration the breath is held until pos
tive discomfort is felt. 1t is then lei
gently out. The process is repeated q
second and a third time, and this Is
as rule sufficient to obtain sleep. The
mind must be fixed upon the expert
ment and ones thoughts must not be
allowed to wander. Insomnia Is pro-
duced by two kinds of cerebral activity
directly opposite in nature, too active
cerebral circulation and an insufficient
cerebral circulation. The former car
easily be recognized from the throb'
bling and pulsating arteries. The self
asphyxiation of the patient causes
flow of nervous blood to the brain and
an increase of the carbonic acid ant
waste products Of decomposition
These products, carried to the brain b!
the blood, overwhelm its centers ant
so produce sleep. DR.. Johann Meuli
Hiltz, a German physician, writes en-
Enthusiastically about the effect OF sleep
ing with the head low as a means O
obtaining the most refreshing slumber
i[e raises the foot of the bed so that /
forms an inclined plane. He says tina
the sleep thus obtained is more bench
cial; that one awakens with a cleare
head, a wider mental horizon. He as
acrts that the neck increases in size
that the cerebral circulation is i'm
proved and the influence upon tn
lungs is so great that it can lessen tn
tendency to consumption. He recon
mends that the lowering of the hea
be done gradually, and says that in
somnia often is caused by sleepin
with the head too high.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
AMARTHA DON'T YOU KNOW ME?"

MARTHA, DON'T YOU KNOW ME?"
hind the distant hilltops, gliding the
farmhouse windows till they glittered
like FURNISHED gold; the frogs began
to peep and the katydids took up their
incessant strain, and silently the twi-
light crept over the New Hampshire
hills.
Taking her sunbonnet from its nail
by the kitchen dresser, Martha made
ready to carry the night milk to the
city family at the clearinghouse,
mile distant from the Kidder farm. Sc
curely fastening the wide front door,
she tripped down the narrow path,
pausing to pick spray of mignonette,
which she fastened in the folds Of, her
kerchief. AS she walked along the
country road, overshadowed by the
great beech trees, she still hummed the
same old song. Passing the little
grass-grown burial ground, she paused
by its low stone wall, her eyes resting
lovingly upon a group of stones some
what apart from the others, the near
est bearing the name Of Hannah Kid
der, aged Is, painted in rude black let
tiers on the tall, moss-covered stone,
and now nearly obliterated by the
storms of forty years. A mist came
over the .woman's eyes and she pressed
her wrinkled hand to her throat, where
It gently rested on the brooch contain
ing Hannah's hair. Resuming her walk,
she soon reached the clearinghouse
and quietly started homeward.
As the good-natured host drove up
with the evening mail he shouted to
his wife: ANN Maria, Abel Kings
come home, after twenty years, and we
all thought him dead. Rich as Croesus,
so folks say. Guess Marthy wishes
she'd treated him kinder when he
asked her to marry him fore he left"
The moonlight fickered through the
branches Of the trees, casting itful
shadows along the dusty turnpike; the
brakes and sweet fern nodded by the
roadside; the white birches stood out
in bold relief against background OF
spruces and hemlock. and a deep 81
lence, broken only by the wind in the
pines brooded over all.
Martha did not hasten on the way,
but often paused to enjoy the beauty
OF the night. An overhanging branch
OF moose bush loaded with creamy
blossoms brushed against her cheek,
and she paused to gather its heavily
scented flowers. Suddenly the silence
was broken By the sound OF footsteps
A man was rapidly approaching, and In
Tie moonlight the form seemed
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
sympathetic Burglar.

New York Press: To save a baby's
life a burglar in Brooklyn gave over
his intent to rob, summoned the child's
mother, confessed his mission, express
ed his sympathy and fed. The bur-
glar had broken into the fat Of a po-
liceman, Patrolman John Farrell.
Marguerite, the blue-eyed, flaxen-haired
baby, had been tucked away In her
crib. A little before midnight Mrs.
Farrell was awakened by a strange
voice. Get up" commanded the in
truder. Get up at once. Your child
is dying. Hurry" The mother ran
to the child Just in time to save ner
from death, and the burglar went out.
The baby's father, tie policeman, was
on duty.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

1t almost seems as il II must be an
American invention--the automatic
letter box which is being placed in new
apartment houses in Paris, although
the French are pluming themselves
upon it as a native novelty. In the yes
thule of the house are placed as many
of these letter boxes as there are ten
ants in the building. In general appear
ance there is little difference between
the group of boxes and those to he
seen in the vestibule of any fiat house
in this country. Instead, however, OF
retaining the letters, cards and SO forth
until some one descends to get them,
the Paris invention promptly delivers
it's contents to the person for whom
they are intended. Thus, when the
postman has a letter for Mr.. So-and-So
he deposits it in the box bearing that
gentleman's name. The missive opens
a lever at the bottom of the box, which
thereupon moves upward until 1t comes
to Mr.. So-and-So's apartment. There,
by an ingenious mechanism, the con-
tents OF the box are emptied into re-
ceptacle in the hall of the apartment,
and bell is rung automatically to no.
tify the servants that letter has ar
rived. Its duty done the box descends
again to take its place with those OF
the other tenants in the vestibule. And
not a letter alone, but even visiting
card drSpped into the box will speed it
on its upward errand, so light is the
weight required to operate the mech
anism.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

strangely familiar. Suddenly he
stopped; then, stepping to the wom-
ans side exclaimed: Martha, don't
you know me?" In voice trembling
with emotion, she cried: "Abel, is 1t
you? They told me you were dead"
The moon shone out from behind a
feecy cloud and its beams flooded the
wooded slopes of old Monadnock TIL
the placid river at its base shone like
FURNISHED silver, but Its softest beams
fell on the bent forms Of man and
woman, who never more would walk
life'S road apart.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
yern,.,s Many Books.

Jules Verne, the French author, VINO
wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues Un-
der the Sea-" and many other books
well known by boys, has been buster
than any other writer. having written
six more books than the number OK
years he has lived. Perhaps Miss
Braddon, among English writer's, with
IS novels to her name in 81 years.
most nearly approaches this wonderful
record
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO. "a

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO. lsa
LUCAS COUNTY,
eenior partner Of the firm OF f. ]. Cheney g. Co.,
doing business in the City Of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm Will pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot DO
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence this 9th day OF December, A. y. iooo
ffSEXIS A. W. GLEASON,
VoAA' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally ano
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, "
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the rest
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
we.,h.r station IN . ohuroh spIr..

weather Station in . Church spira
1t has been decided to establish me-
theological observatory at the top OF
the great cathedral spire in Ulm, Ger
many. The Ulm cathedral is one Of the
most extraordinary in existence. on ac-
count Of the great size and height OF
Its spire, which reaches an elevation
Of 528 feet. Although the great church
was begun more than 500 years ago.
the spire was not completed until 1880.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Thu ramnla II safe.

It is said that the construction Of the
dam across the Nile at Assouan, Egypt,
will not SUBJ &c the temple at Philae.
The actual level Of the water behind
the dam will be little above the pres
emit high-water mark, SO that the floor
of the temple will still be dry.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
II. & O. Railroad Uses Crude OIL.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad Is
now using crude oil on its tracks,
though not so extensively as lines
which do not use crushed stone for
ballast. There are II any road cross
ings, stations, ETC., where dust flies
after the passage Of fast trains, and
these places are being heavily coated
with oil. So far the results have been
gratifying.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Isn't It heartbreaking," said the sea
turtle, that the Egyptian ibis is
deud?" The crocodile stretched itself
YEARLY in its tank and replied, with
a smothered sob: ut is. could shed
tears, but 1 will notl They would only
amuse the Observation-Disclosures Tribune.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
A defective hammock sometimes
causes lovers to fall out
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-
tisers are reliable, and send what they
advertise
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Brain Work and Exercise.

Three hours of brain work Will oe-
stroy more tissues than day OF physl-
cal exercise Many men and women
earn their living by their brains. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters makes the
mind active and vigorous. This med
icine is an appetizer and a cure Tor
dyspepsia A private Stamp covers
the neck of the bottle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Exerciee.

Washington Star: I'VE have walked
eleven miles this morning without
stopping" said one Filipino soldier,
discontentedly.
That's So" answered the other. We
might as we'll Join a golf club and be
done with it."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Pvrotechnic Birds.

Pyrotechnic birds are made In Ma
gasaki. Japan. When light is applied
to them they sail through the air. nut
tering their wings and performing
other bird-like antics.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake in your shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails.
At all druggists and shoe stores, rs cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Passing of Lawn Tennis.

Interest in lawn tennis is said to DO
waning, but its devotees are at a loss
to know whether 1t is due to the re-
yfyal of croquet or the growing inter-
est in golf. And yet tennis is real
pretty recreation.-Tri-City Progress.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Missouri Lead Mines.

Eight thousand men are engaged in
mining lead and zinc in Missouri The
total output for 1898 was $4,000 tons
Of lead end 10000 tons OF zinc.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Tn Massachusetts, more money Is III
vested in cotton industry than IN auy
other manufacturing industry, but the
making of boots and shoes yields the
most valuable product.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

A man always fees queer when a
woman tells him she is crying "be-
cause she is glad"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

The best friend you think you have
In the world thinks he has better
friend than you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

A man spends enough time wonder
Ing why his neighbors dislike him to
make himself agreeable to them
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

You can never find out much about
. man by asking him, or about a
Woman by watching her.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

The woman with mission is seldom
able to prepare meal fit to eat
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton cured me Of bad lung trouD oe ,oot
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
crnshed Velvet.

Velvet that has become crushed may
be restored by placing the linen side
OF the dress over a basin Of hot water.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Kaskola is guaranteed to cure Dyspepsia
and Indigestion. 1t contains new remedies
that digest starchy foo5 15c. ALI druggists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
An Excellent Combination.
gratifying

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FI9 SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per.
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC. per bottle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Ladies' Can Wear shoes

LaUIt8
One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrow-
ing nails, corns and hunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25 cts Trial
package FREE by mail Address Allen
5. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

"A comparison Of the earnings Of men
and women in the state OF New York
shows that 69.2 per cent OF them
earned between $50 and $115 in the
quarter, while 37S per cent earned be-
tween SIS and 500; the number that
earned more than $3.50 in the quarter
equivalent to 81 day. was insignifi-
cant. On the other hand, more than
one-half the men earned more than
$3.50 each.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Heed the Red Flag of Danger,

Red pimples, blotches boils sores are danger sig.
nails Of torpid liver poisoned blood Cascarets Candy
Cathartc will save you. All druggists, 1Oc Csc, SOC.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

The honest poultry dealer makes
money by fair means and by fowl.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18
Families Starch.

FauItIess Starch'
There are many starches on the market
hut onlv one "Faultless" All grocers sell
it. Every good housekeeper uses 1t. Try IL
and be convinced. Large package LUG.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

When mans income stops his out
come begins.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Some men who finally succeed in
raising the wind are unable to stop It,.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Lies and cats never travel in
straight line.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethlng, sofens the gums eauces In
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Woman is the tool of Satan; man is
tool of woman.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

Facts must be feminine-at least
they are stubborn things.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

The Best Prescription for Chiiis
md Fever is bottle OF GRoVEs las nrjnine
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron ana quln Hno
IN tasteless form. Nocure-no pay. Price, ooc'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

A live private with wooden leg il
better than dead general.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-08-18

The wise man uses his experience as
headlight and turns its rays on tho
future