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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
LEANNA.

Houston Sours expects to start west
next Monday.
Miss Mary Perry returned to her
home in Humboldt.
Miss Bertha Reed retu rned Satur-
day from a visit at Humboldt.
Benz. Perry of Humboldt was seen
on our streets a few hours Saturday.
Lee Afford left for Chautauqua-CO.
today where he will visit few weeks.
Mrs. f. ]. Burghart has been quite
poorly for several days OF bronchitis.
Billie McCracken is driving around
in bran new buggy of the latest sty-
lie
Misses Eta aud Mayme Roberts and
Cora Boerstler were trading in Chan
ute Friday.
Miss Nettie Scbooley was the guest
of Mrs. David Hunter and Mrs. Ida
Afford last week.
The Big Greek Twp. Sunday school
convention will be neld at Leanna,
Sunday, Jan. 18th. All are invited to
attend.
Mr.. Knapp, our present blacksmith
has secured place west of Chanute
and will locate there some time in The
near future.
Miss Nary Leedburn, Mr.. Perry
Switzer and Co. Superintendent Bilbe
of Allen-Co. were pleasant callers at
our school Monday.
VIM. Holston, of Augusta, Kansas,
has been in this vicinity for. several
days. He is wanting good black
smith to accupy his shop in Leanna.
While Lonnie McCracken was husk-
ing corn Saturday, he left his team
and went to the creek, near by, to
skate, while he was gone his team be-
came frightened aud ran away, spill
ing the load of corn and completely
demolshing the wagon.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
pRoBATE COURT.

a. S. Lapham, administrator de
bonis non of the estate of M. Bailey,
deceased, filed mis- second annual state
ment, showing that he had received
from the sale of real-estate S21l.09
and paid out $94.90, leaving balance
on hand belonging to said estate of
S1i6.19.
G N. Lindsey, guardian of the mi
nor heirs.of r.. C. Rodgers, deceased,
filed his second annual statement,
showing that he had received S4520.04
and paid out S7l422, leaving balance
on ha nd of s2s05.s2. The guardian re-
ports that he has loaned the funds
belonging to said estate on real-estate
secarity at s percent.
IN the matter OF the petition of j..
L. Sewell for permit to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors. the petitioner asked to
have said hearing continued until
Jan. 2lst. which was granted.
II. A. Scott was granted drng-
cisf's permit to sell Intoxicating Ii
QuOrs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
Good Public Service Economically Administered STANLEY

warm in the daytime, but the nights
are cool and pleasant,
There are three or four other trans
ports lying here in the bay, and the
soldiers are still on board. Some say
we will get ashore in day or so, and
Others claim we will not get off for
two weeks The bay was the most
magnificent sight ever saw last night
the water was as smooth as glass, and
the ships were all lighted up. and
when the moon came up the finishing
touches were added.
Dec. 3rd.-It is nice and cool here
this morning; everything is quiet:
nothing new gong on, SO Stanley
got elected, did he? We heard so
here. How did the rest Of the ticket
go, and what do the people think of
the vote of the goth Kansas Volun-
teers?
Another ship came in last night
but don't know whether it was an
American transport or not. Itis said
there is more money in circulation
here now than ever before, They use
mostly Mexican money, and we get
$2.03 for 81 U. S. money.
Give my best regards to everyone. |
wish you all a merry Christmas and
happy New Year. AffectiOnately,
G. A. MCNULTY.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Ed McMillen is reported very low at
present.
James Foote shelled corn for J, G..
Thorn Tuesday.
Claude Sturdevant shipped hogs
and cattle Tuesday.
Doll Wiltse has taken up the milk
route in this part of the Valley.
G.. J Richardson and wife Of Altoona
visited at j. M. Richardson's Sunday.
Prof. Huffman gave an interesting
course of lectures at Thornbnrg last
week.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
ODENSE.

Robt. Peterson Sundayed at L. T..
Smiths.
Chas. Smith,has the finest chicken
house in the neighborhood.
w. L. Trammell was visiting relat-
ives in Allen-Co. last Sunday.
Frank Cook was visiting in Allen
county last Saturday and Sunday.
Geo. Edwards hes rented Mr.. Ralph
Boman's farm for the next year.
Two brothers and sister of John
Todd's from Erie were visiting him
Sunday,
Clinton Trammell was our best spell
ler last Friday night. Miss Ida Win
an was the champion at the clphering
match.
Ed McGuffey has purchased the
blacksmith shop at Odense. Geo Crap
sonwill blacksmith at Leanna the
coming season.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee ev-
cry bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy to be as represented and if not
satisfactory after two-thirds of the
contents have been used, will refund
the money to the purchaser There is
no better medicine made for la grippe
colds and whooping cough. Price, Is
and so cents per bottle. Try it, all
druggists keep it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

< Evf T. Nichols, Chanute.. ....-............-
Columbia Walden Chanute. .-----.----. -.-- y
Rnfns Beckinz. Galesburg.- .......-.- 5. ~
Nars ID Walker, GalesbnrR ..-..... .-....'. ~
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
COURT HOUSE NEWS.

COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
The county clerk was authorized to
issue warrant to. G.. O. Boyce for S25
for part pay for work done on Wal
thall Hill. S
The Board reduced the assessment
on the sw4 swt and lots and 2, 35-2S-
10, from $685. to $3.50 for 1898.
The assessment on s! sci 32-29-2l,
was reduced from 1896 to 1920.
a The viewers on the levy petltioned
for by A. Lodge ct al presented IA
vorable report and it was accepted
and levy ordered constructed.
n. ". Cook was instructed to inves-
tigated the complaint of 5. G. lsett
about sewer pipe in the Blackburn
levee, and have same repaired or not,
as in his best judgment is the best for
leyee district.
The county clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the construction
of the Isett levee, bids to be received
up to noon on Jan. 30, 1899, bidders to
deposit certified check for $25 with
bid. same to be forfeited by anyone to
whom work is awarded and who fails
to contract and bond within SIX days
from date Of letting.
The Board recinded and revoked the
order heretofore made in regard to in
surance on poor farm, and same to be
let TO lowest responsible bidder.
The Board examined and approved
the quarterly reports of the following
county officers: County clerk, county
treasurer, clerk of district court. reg
istercf deeds, county attorney, sheriff
s.nu county superintendent.
The clerk was instructed to appor-
tiOn election expense of last general
election to the sevara townihips and
CITY of Chanute, and notify each TO
pay amount due into the county
treasury.
The Board renewed the contract
, with J. L. Lehew, M. D., for pauper
practice of Centerville and Ladore
townships for one year fer S2S'
J. e. Plummer was appointed con-
stable of Tioga township, In lieu OF
s Chas. Flynn, who failed TO quality.
Road petition of w. A. Hanson was
granted. and Delos Johnson, M. ID.
Crapson and d. S. Heston, were ap--
inted viewers and Feb s. 1899, fixed
day of view.
tThe Board ordered N. V, Cook to-
prepare specifications for ditch and
sewer pipe opening in Blackburn levy:
when properly staked for A. +. Black
burn to do the necessary work to com
plete the same under direction of said
surveyor
The Board opened the sealed bids
for Insurance on poor house and 1t
was awarded to j. A. Wells for S7l9O,
he being the lowest bidder.
The Board was re-organized and
Henry Lodge was elected chairman.
The county printing was awarded
to the Republican-Record at the fol-
( lowing rates. For each land descrip-
tion ia delinquent tax list, l2c; for
F. town lots, sc, and for all other publi-
cations one-half legal rates.
Chas. Swain and Ed Barnhardt were
appointed to assist the probate Judge
in examining the county treasurer
J. P. Fouch was awarded pauper
ptactice of Mission township.
Board approved the appointment by
a. NJ. Sailors of w. r, Willis and Y.
A. Lewis as associate school eXamin-
ers.
Board adjourned to meet Jan. 3Oth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
A TALE
OF TWO
COUNTIES.

To CORRESPONDENTS Write on but
one side of the paper; head your items
each week with the name of your To-
cality; get items here by Tuesday
when possible, but in no case later
than Wednesday; sign your name to
items. not to be used in paper, but as
matter of good faith;when your sup
plies run out, notify this office
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13

Many an innocent little darling is
suffering untold agony and cannot ex-
)lain its troubles. Mark your child's
symptoms, you may find 1T troubled
with worms; give it WHITES CREAM
VERMIFUGE and restore it TO quiet
ness and health. Price 25 cents. G. p.
Wilder.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
Postponinq the Operation.

From Puck.
Arkansas Natve-"How much for
taking the pictures of my children?'
Photcgrapher-"Three dollars a
Dozen"
Native Wa'al, reckon I'll have to
wait spell; 1 hain't got but 'leven
children, at present"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13

4. r.. Beatty is Notary Public and
Justice OF the Peace. tf
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
PROFESSIONAL.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES y ~
n S. NATION,
". Lawyer,
Collections a Specially.
Chanute, Kansas
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
State Historical Society.

The twenty-thlrd annual meeting of
Kansas State Historical Society will
be held in Topeka, Tuesday, January
18th.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-01-13
installation of Officers.

All old soldiers and their families
are invited to meet at the Odd Fellow
hall Saturday Jan. IA at O'Clock
sharp to witness installation of officers
of Ad Astra post. ]. A. PLUMMER,
L. D. Cook, Commander.
Adj.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29

DcnNFr9 toInfNu"
IcxAnftNATfON.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29
A DASH OF POWDER.

IT IL Mt tho Temple. Not on tho Cheek
An aifectation OF the moments
feminine affectation. of course--is
dash Of powder on the hair Just abov,
one temple. The pompadour style o.
coiifure offers particularly good field
for exploit. and there Is no doubt that
II has a chic effect all OF It's own. Very
young women are most given to It
The middle-aged, whose locks are nj.
ready whitening Mt the temples, have
little use for It. though as matter OF
diplomacy they now and then turn II
to account. The dash OF powder, SC
patiently artificial. distracts attention
from the naturally silver threads. But
II is the young that delight In II, Just
as they delight In all-black costumes
and matronly millinery and other staid
and sober things that hint of age and
dignity, and which they will be only
too glad to forswear 30 soon as they
have reached staid and sober age.
The fashion Of all-over powdered hair.
by the way. is decidedly imminent.
There are rumors that II will be the
accepted thing for full dress next sea.
son. And. meanwhile. as n shadow ol
that coming event we have the fash
ion OF powdering a fractional bit OF
the hair.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29

lie comes" l made answer, but my
heart misgaye me; did not think sho
would come. and II she dld-weiI, the
future was yelled. as futures are apt to
be.
Day by day he wasted away. Al
though prepared him fairly decent
messes he scarcely ate at all: and
though real bedstead had been loan
ed him. with real though somewhat
dilapidated straw mattress on II, he
seldom slept. without being moody.
he was not talkative. He seemed TO
be silently consumed by some Inward
longing.
He is dying to see his sweetheart
poor boyv was what the surgeon said.
and what we all thought.
II was the evening OF the fourth day
after had sent my message to Sterling
Corners. Sitting by his couch. tanning
him-it was intensely hot-I was
startled to hear him say In a hurried
whisper:
you don't think she will get here In
timer"
swer. feIgned not to understand.
II am afraid | will not hold out till
DollIe gets here. dreamed this after
noon that her mother was here by the
bed. and she said. You won't have to
walt much longer. Donald Her
mother is dead. you know. and I think
It means that / am soon to CO."
hnnaF,,1n... thnk
far from feeling | answered: II do not
so interpret your dream. / take II
that you will not have long to lie here
and walt before Doille comes"
He caught hopefully at the sugges-
ton and seemed much better all night.
Early the next morning went to see
poor boy whose end was unmistak-
ably near and who called me mother"
was detained some time and as my
return to my headquarters necessitated
my passing where Capt. Dee was quar-
tered. thought to serve him his
breakfast and then take an hour or
two OF rest.
The surgeon met me, saying: "Doliie
has come and Is waiting out there In
the kitchen. See her and then break
the news to him. He Is very weak
this morning
My heart beat fast; at last I would
see Doilie with her arms about her
lovers neck. / could imagine Just
the way he would look at her; he said
SO much with his eyes.
! paused on the threshold OF the
kitchen; she was not there-no one
but the cook. a strange man and lit
tie child were in the room. Doille
must have grown impatient and sought
him out; the shock might kill him.
HurrIedIy turned away. but as
did go the child sprang forward and
caught my hand, exc.aiming vehement
ly:
'ppllIe wants her papa"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29

The illustrations shown herewith
give but a faint idea OF few OF the
colonial features of the exposition ana
but serve to foreshadow the wonderiui
results which have been achieved IN
securing a representative exhibit from
our colonial possessions.
The people of Hawaii are proud OF
the fact that they are a part oil this
great nation, and have made extensive
preparations for an exhibit OF their
products and resources. There Will aiso
he a village of the native people the
former owners and rulers OF these rlch
islands. in which native life and GUS
toms will be accurately reproduced.
Cuba and Porto Rico will likewise be
fully represented. and the life, naDi,s
and manners of the people faithiuily
portrayed. .
The Giant See-Saw and the shooe-
tbe-Cbutes will be features OF the
Greater America Exposition Midway
at Omaha this summer. with mover
improyements over the same features
of last year
There will be Chinese Village on
the Midway at the Greater America
Expositicn. 1t will be the best repre-
sentation of the routine lie Oh .ne
Celestial Kingdom ever made at au ca.
position. and will show especiaiiy ehe
amusements of the race.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29
COLONIAL POSSESSIONS
Their Varied Resources and Rich Posi-.
bilit'es Fully Demonstrated,
the EXPOSITION OF AN EMPIRE
What Is to BE shown Mt the Greater
America Exposition From the R,c.
Country Acquired by Our Government
In tho War with spain-A p,.u,a,
that win Command the Admiration of
Hundreds of Thousands.

In days gone by the road from en-
pire to republic has been long and
marked by desperate struggles. In our
own time we have seen a. republic he
come an empire almost in a day: n
free republic annexed, Kingdom
wrested from an old world tyrant and
added to the possessions of a younger
nation. The thunder of Dewey's guns
announced the opening of a new and
strange chapter In American history
a chapter of grand achievements and
mighty potent. The destinies Of a peo-
pie may be at stake. the fate of a ma
ton may hang in the balance as the
result OF the stirring events crowded
into the brief space of single year
II has been said that "the dreams
which nations dream come true" and
those who would give form and force
to such dreams must needs under
stand not only the possibilities of sue
cess. but the dangers OF failure.
When the war with Spain began a
great exposition was well under way.
an exposition international in its
scope. Its promoters realized that war
was likely to be detrimental to such
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29

In my surprise 5erked ny hand
away aad fairly staggered backwards.
"Yon-Dolliey"
II was sli could say
"of course I'm Dolile." she answered
In an injured tone. adding piteously:
Il want my papa. and he wants me- =
The stranger. an elderly gentleman o I.
now interposed by handing me my
own letter and saying:
Il an s. d. Sterling Donald Dee'a
stcpfather. and this Is little Doliie. his
daughter"
"certainly--yes. 7 see." I stammcred.
and did. though as yet dlmly; It was
so entirely different from what had
expected
And then went to Capt. Dee. lie
seemed restless and feverish, and I
gave myself time by wettlng a cloth
and placing II on his head.
BY and by said:
"lf Dollie should come today. could
you bear the JOY of lt7-
I'D like to try the experiment" and
ghost OF smile fitted over his
van features. Joy is not as apt 10
be fatal as either hope deferred or
rebel bullets. and I know something
OF both of these
Then said:
well. she Ia here"
! can no more describe the unutter-
able look OF gladness that lighted his
face than l can describe the rapture OF
the blest.
Thank God-and your
A few moments later Doliie was
covering his face and hands with kisses
and he was huggins her with his one
arm and calling her sweetheart" over
and over again.
For the time the grandfather and
stood apart and let them enjoy them
selves. tho former telling mo mean
while OF the unusual affection exist
Ing between them. OF how tho young
wife had died while Doilio was a babe
and OF the almost constant prayer oil
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29
SAFE FROM BURGLARS.

Perhaps there is not 80 much dan.
ger from the intrusions OF burglars In
this country az there Is abroad and
that may be the reason why there are
not here such wonderful vaults built
for the safekeeping Of vaiuabIes. The
most remarkable strong room Is that
In which the valuables OF the Bank OF
England are stored. It is one OF the
largest In the world. The foundation
sixty-six feet below the street level. IL
bed OF concrete twenty feet thick
Above this is lake seven feet deep
and above that thick plates OF iron
specially manufactured to resist both
skill and force. says the New York
Telegraph. Anyone attempting an en-
trance from above would find simi-
lar bed OF concrete. similar lake and
similar plates of iron. The walls are
impenetrable, while the doors are one
foot thick. weigh four tons each and
are made absolutely undrillable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29
lMpoRrAnr LAW po.Nr.
u.. s.ss re.. E.s.As.-ssa ss- c.ns.<
ala rIe syrup CO.

ala Fig syrup Co.
An Important decision has Just becn
rendered In San Franciseo In the
United States Circuit Court. In the eass
OF the "california Fig Syrup Company
Va. Clinton E. wordeu a Co.. ct al"
The principal defendant Is large non-
secret manufacturing concern. A per-
manent injunction has been granted
cnjoining the defendants from using
tho name-syrup OF Figs. or Fig
syrup-nnd ordering them to pay the
costs and account for damages. The
decision is OF the greatest value. not
only TO manufacturers OF proprietary
articles. but to the public generally. as
It affirms that the valuable reputation
acquired by an article OF merit, will bo
protected by tho Courts. end that the
party who builds the reputation by cx-
tensive and legitimate advertising. Is
entitled to the full fruits OF his enter
prise. This confirms the title Of the
California Fig Syrup Co. to this Eenu-
Inc and most valuable remedy. Syrup
of Figs"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29

The City of Omaha VIII extend
cordial welcome to all who come, as
snring her visitors that their pleasure.
comfort and safety shall be her first
consideration. -
over ii. 900 square feet OF space has
been taken for exhibits in the ma
cbinery and electricity and manufac-
t,,ree building at the Greater Ameri-
ca Exposition this summer.
r. Morris OF niinois has secured
/. Concession for a Partisan Art STU
a,o at the Greater America Expcsi-
..on AZ Omaha. that promises to at
tract a great deal OF attention from
straight-laced art critics VINO insis'
that art. which is a picture OF na.ure,
shall have its definite ana inyio'ap-e
limitaticns.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29

magnificent buildings OF the Trans
Mississippi Exposition were still in
TACT and were secured for the new en-
.erprise. The task of collecting repre-
sentative people and exhibits from
Suna, Porto Rico. Hawaii and the
hniiippine Islands was made compare
uVeiy easy by government assistance
and the results so far attained have
surpassed even the expectations of the
enthusiasts who inaugurated the great
enterprise. The ordinary work OF years
mas been compressed into a few short
months. The officers of the army and
other representatives of the govern
ment in the several islands have
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-06-29
NSMEETHEART

""pn ehe inorHinB never daWned
on a sadder scene than on July 4th.
63, when over the blood-sodden field
OF Gettysburg the light began to break.
Gould all the history OF the wounded
and dead have been written never be-
lore had been such n chronicle OF ro-
nance and tragedy, but 1t was not.
only now and then a leaf. as It were,
mas been written and preserved-this
one by an army nurse.
MY hands and skirts were dabbed in
blood; my heart was faint within me.
FOR long hours | had tasted and work
ed; into my ears had been poured the
most tender OF last messages; the most
heart-breaking tales.
You ought to rest a little" said the
rough but kindly voice OF an old sur
geon; only. II you can stand up a
minute longer-thcre is a case over
here | want you to see In silence I
followed him to a small church build
Ing that had been turned into an hos
pital. Every pew was bed of pain:
blood dripped from between the altar
rails; even the aIsles were partially
blocked with the wrecks of humanity.
1t is in a scene like this that one ap-
preciates the other side" of war.
The surgeon led me straight to the
singers stand and pointed to Young
man In shoulder straps, whose blonde
curls were matted and whose beautiful
blue eyes. beautiful even in their pain.
royed restlessly over the walls aud
ceiling. He was lying fat on his back
with only prayer book for pillow.
! saw at glance that an arm was
gone. The fingers of the other hand
worked nervously.
81 can't make out whether he IS in
his right mind OF not" the surgeon
said in an undertone. Maybe you can
tell"
kneeled and laid my hand on his
brow. He seemed not to have noticed
me before. Now he turned started.
wondering gaze on me- His lips moved.
but at first l could not catch the
words. By and by made oct:
Il want Dollie. Please bring Dollle
here" Again: Il will give all have
to the one who will bring me Dollie."
Who is Dollie?" | asked, gently.
still smoothing his forehead.
He looked up with almost a smile In
his eyes. and asked naively:
Don't you know Dollie?"
81 am afraid | don't" ! said, and
smiled little. too.
"Dollie is my sweetheart" he an
swered a moment later His face was
very grave now. And. oh. how she
cried when came away! Poor Dol
liei"
A few moments ] busied myself In
trying to make him more comfortable;
then he broke out again:
IF only could see her Just few
minutes It would be heaven on earth.
Maybe she would come II she knew
am sick. / am sick. amt II"
What ails me? feel so queer and
sore all over and"
"Therew he suddenly interrupted
himself-"if you look quick you will
see Dollie's head up there when the
light shines on that lamp. Look.
Why, how natural her curls. and she
smiles at me out OF the corners OF her
eyes-a trick of hers. Dear Dollie!
She's gone now. I dreamed Of her last
night; dreamed that her arms were
about my neck and that she was kiss
ing me and calling me her soldier
boy"
Was she willing for you to go to
war?" I asked. Like the doctor, was
not sure OF his mental condition.
Yes. willing In a way. She felt