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The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

"It is a singular and grotesque fact"
said an eye specialist of New Orleans
to a Times Democrat man, that a
great many uneducated people get into
the spectacle habit without any need
whAtever for wearing glasses. rake
for instance, a man whose eyes be-
come a little infamed from exposure
to the sun or some other cause. His
sight is all right, and what he really
needs is a soothing lotion of some
sort to allay the irritation OF the
membrane. Very frequently, how
ever. he will imagine that he requires
a pair of spectacles, and will buy them
at the cheapest place he can find
without the slightest regard to the
suitability of the lenses. In nine cases
out of ten it is almost impossible for
him to see through the things, but
he will wear them as much as he can'
believing that his eyes are being bene-
fited. Such instances are astonishing
ly common among the poorer classes,
and the peddlers who go through the
country districts always carry several
dozen cheap specs in their packs.
They find a ready sale. l have had
several country people come to me for
treatment who were wearing glasses
that contained only one lens. They
would explain that they took the other
one out so they could see to get
around. When they were fitted with
proper lenses they we're very much
surprised to find they could see better
through them than with their natural
eyes. The wearing of spectaeles in
some remote rural districts amounts
almost to a superstftion-whea peo-
pie arrive at a certain age they believe
they ought to put them on. regard
les Of their actual vision"
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OF FAR REACHING EFFECT.
Township Sugar Mill Bonds De-
cIared Invalid.
KNOCKED OUT ON DEMURRER.

Topeka, Feb. 17.-United States DIS
trict Judge Hook in declaring Invalid
the bonds which were issued by
Mission township as bonus for the
sugar mill which was erected west OF
the city several years ago, usuaiiy
known as the sugar mill bonds, may
be far-reaching in its effect.
The bonds were knocked out on
demurrer. The original issue was Tor
SIG, 900, and they are not yet due, but
the township defaulted the interest on
them. w. S. Dodge, of Cleveland
Ohio, the present holder of the bonds
brought suit in the federal court TO
collect the defaulted interest. That
was before Attorney General GODDARD
was elected to his present office, and
he was employed by the township to
defend the suit. He filed demurrer
to the petition in the suit, claiming
that the sugar mill was not such a
public enterprise as could be aided by
voting bonds for it as the bonds had To
be paid with a tax levy.
Judge Hook took this view of the
case, stating that the law under when
the bonds were issued allowed the mill
owners to compel contracts for grow
ing cane to be made before the cane
was planted, otherwise the mill was
not compelled to use it when offered.
Judge Hook held that to be pubic
enterprise the mill would have to grind
all the sugar cane brought to 1t for
grinding. AS it was not compelled To
do this it was not public enterprise
and therefore not entitled to public
aid.
The attorneys for the plaintiff Will
rest their case OH the decision on the
demurrer and will take the case to the
United States court of appeals on that
decision.
This decision may affect many other
bonds now outstanding in the state
Cities and townships voted bonds te
aid all kinds of enterprises during the
boom times. Many of these will come
under the head of private enterprises
and probably can be declared invalie
under Judge Hooks decision, unles!
the federal court of appeals reverse!
him.
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HIGHPRICE OFPAPER.
TARIFF TAX ON WOOD PULP A
COSTLY ONE.
May Compel Subscribers to Pay More
for Their Country Newspaper - The
Cry for Its Instant Repeal Is Very
Loud-Paper Trust Robbery.

There are very conclusive reasons
why the present tariff tax on wood
pulp and printing paper should be re-
pealed, and there is no reason in the
interest OF American industry that
pleads for the continuance OF these
taxes. They are now simply an ele-
ment of robbery under color of law,
and they should be effaced from our
statutes.
The paper trust is now taxing the
newspaper and book publishers OF the
country many millions, not because OF
any such actual increase in the cost Oh
producing paper, but because the trust
has the power to eXtort from the pur-
chasers of paper up to the extent that
would make tariff-taxed foreign paper
and pulp cheaper than the prices de-
manded here. This trust has played its
scheme of extortion to the uttermost,
and congress should at once remove
the tax that protects no American IN
dustry and that has become only an
agent to rob the consumers.
Two-thirds of the wood pulp used In
the manufacture of paper for American
consumption should come from Can
ada. but it is excluded by tariff tax,
and we are now rushing headlong IN
the destruction of our forests, while
Canada, with its almost limitless sup
ply of timber, cannot, reach our mar
kets because of the tax imposed by
the tariff.
The two conclusive reasons whlcn
should make congress act promptly are
first. that the paper trust should be
at once halted in it's rapid destruction
of our American forests by the admls-
sion of free wood pulp from Canada'
and, second that the present extortlon
practiced by the paper trust upon pup
fishers of newspapers and books snail
cease to have the protection of the gov
ernment.
The time has come when any trust
that makes arbitrary profits by tarlll
duties must cease to be protected by
the government Where American IN
dustry needs protection it is reason
able to permit it, but where alleged
protection is used only for systematic
robbery it must be overthrown.
We can now manufacture paper as
cheaply as any country in the world
There is no excuse whatever for tax
upon the manufactured articles, and
the raw material should be free, not
only because the general principle is
correct, but because if it shall not DE
done promptly our forests will be prac-
tically destroyed within a few years oy
tariff taxes excluding the lumber OF
Canada from our markets.
Paper and pulp must be made fre'
of all taxes,as the paper trust has dem
onstrated that these taxes serve only
single purpose-that is to invite ROD
berry under color of law.-Philadelphia
Times.
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For Protection of Treaty Rights.

Washington. Feb. 19,-The senate
committee on foreign relations author
lied favorable report on the bill pro-
viding for the punishment OF violations
of the treaty rights of aliens. Ihe
bill authorizes proceedings in the Uni
ted States courts in cases of assaults
upon aliens. Mr.. Foraker, in his re-
port. places the motive for the bill IN
the ignorance of foreign governments
concerning our internal affairs lie
urges the wisdom of comforting Jurls'
diction upon the United States courts
and says that to do so will not inter
fere with the jurisdiction OF the s1ate
courts.
1T seems obvious" says the report
"that the government of the United
States should be in situation to en-
Aorce it's treaty stipulations and accord
the protection to aliens which it guar
anteeS."
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

of my age just because his son hates
met"
Captain Elvin will kill anybody he
wants to get rid Of. He is the most
suspected and the most feared OF all
men in Buenos Ayres. But he is SO
crafty that the government cannot
catch him."
but you! Why do you stick to a
man like that?"
"Oh! /! Because it is to my ad-
vantage. You see, young senior, we
are not all in favor of this govern
ment of ours. l did something once
that brought me in disfavor. was
to be shot. l escaped, with tie help
Of Elvin, and turned-well, / became
the captain of the Black Cat Richard
Elvin owns me body and soul. Now,
you know why 1 am afraid to let him
know l saved your life"
"But of course the danger is over
now" said Rob. you can take me to
Buenos Ayres and let me find my un-
Gle. Then your danger will end"
Captain Torrevo looked at Bob with
wide-open eyes. 1t was as If he
thought Rob had taken leave of his
senses.
Take you to Buenos Ayres! Take
you to Buenos Ayres! What! Why,
my danger would just begin. AS long
as l can keep you here with me and
make Elvin think you are my nephew,
am safe. But once let you to get to
Buenos Ayres, and Elvin would have
my life in an hour"
But I would not tell that you saw
ed me-"
Torrevo shook his head.
"No, no. 1t will not do" he said.
"You must give that up. You are one
of the crew of Eel Cato Negro now.
You must so remain. What! 1t is
not bad life. You see the world.
We live on the best. What more do
you want?"
Il want to reach my uncle"
! Torrevo turned on him savagely.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

Physicians have discovered a new
and distinct modern ailment, which
they call elevator sickness. 1t is as
serted by reputable medical men that
the large increase in the number OF
cases of brain fever and nervous dis
orders is due in no Insignificant degree
to the extension of the elevator sys-
TEN. Most people feel a sensation as
if they were falling when going down
in a rapidly moving lift" and the
constant repetition of this seemingly
slight dizziness induces chronic head
ache or other nerve disorders, and even
leads to brain fever in some instances.
Those who habitually ride up and
down six or eight stories two or three
times a day almost invariably become
a prey to some form of nervous trou-
hlo
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
Both In the Same Box.

A parson who occasionally breaches
in South London arrived to take the
place of the vicar, who had been called
away on account of some family be-
reavement, and found an old and rather
asthmatic lady struggling up the steps
which led to the front door. He cour-
teously gave her his arm to assist her
and when they reached the top the
dame asked him if he knew who was
going to preach. Mr.. So-and-So," re-
plied the parson, giving his own name.
"Oh. dear me-" exclaimed the old lady;
"help me down again, if you please;
I'd rather listen to the groaning and
creaking of windmill than sit under
him." and she prepared to descend. The
parson gently assisted her downstairs
and sighfully remarked as he bade her
good-by: Il wouldn't go in. either II
weren't the preacher"
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
CHAPTER VIII.

There was no answer, and Robs
heart sank again. Torrevo was in the
plot against him, too, and had simply
come to satisfy himself that Rob was
In. his deadly prison.
After short time-perhaps ffteen
minutes-when Rob had given up all
hope he heard greater noise outside
"Now!" he hear Torrevo say In
voice of command. "All together"
There came to Rob the sounds OF
men grunting as II straining at an
effort, and suddenly the stone rolled
away, letting in flood Of daylight.
There stood Torreyo and half dozen
of the men from the BLACK Cat"
whom he had brought to move the
rock-a job too great for one man to
accomplish.
my jewel! My jewell" exclaimed
Torrevo, in an extravaganza of ecs-
.asy, grasping Rob and hugging him.
you did that we'll! You did that
we'll! By the saints, you did that
WE'LL"
This was sudden change again.
Rob wondered what kind of a man
Torrevo was to brutally strike him
one hour and hug him and call him a
jewel the next.
II don't understand" he said. Il
didn't think you were my friend"
mot your friend! Indeed, what do
you call the man who let's you out of
that placer"
"Yes, but that ropes end!"
Captain Torrevo burst into bois-
ferrous laugh.
"Oh, that Why, didn't you under
stand? If I had treated you with
kindness Elvin would have asked
questions. And, when Starne came 1
dubbed you we'll, so that you would
not raise your face for him to see it.
Ho! We did it we'll! But for that
we would both be dead now"
did they miss me?" asked Rob.
mo, thank me for that, too. /
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ng sued for $4,000 damages.
Coal to Go Higher.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE price
of coal in Pittsburg and vicinity will
be advanced from 25 to so per cent,
dating from April 1. The many rumors
to this effect were confirmed by Colonel
w. P. Rend, the millionaire operator
of Chicago and prominent stockholder
in the local coal combine. He says the
advance is brought about, first, by the
advance in wages to miners; second,
by what he considers the ridiculously
low prices which have always prevailed
here. The Colonel says also that the
coal famine in the East and in Europe
makes it hard for operators East and
West to fill orders.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

"See here" he said in a tone that
could not be mistaken. Il am not
quite so bad as Elvin or as Starne.
l saved you twice. But if you think
1 am going to run my head in moose
to take you to your uncle, you are
mistaken. You stay here, do you un-
derstand? Obey me and you will get
alo4g. But try to play me false and
l will kill you before Elvin has a
chance to kill me-"
Rob looked at him appealingly
There was no mercy in the dark and
now scowling countenance. He stroll
ed on deck and gave sunGry orders
The dark crew sprang to work, the
anchor was raised, and sails spread.
The "Black Cat" headed down the
river.
"Where are we going? Where are
you taking me?" asked Rob, who had
followed Torrevo on deck.
ITO Rio de Janeiro," said Torrevo,
calmly. I'VE go to get another cargo
of rum and tobacco"
Rob stood helplessly. with beating
heart, sorrowfully watching the waves
made by the BLACK Cat" as she gath
cred headway.
Was he never to find his uncle? Was
he never to see his dear mother again?
Was he to live and die a prisoner
among these outlaws?
There was no answer to his frantic
thoughts.
He was on his way to Brazil. What
disasters might not befall him before
he ever saw Buenos Ayres, or even
New York. yagain-if, indeed, he ever
saw either?
GO get some Sleep" said Torrevo.
now losing his severe manner. you
need sleep: go get it."
Rob did not dare disobey even so
simple a command. So he went to
his cabin. and on the comfortable bed
sobbed himself to sleep once more.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
Duty on n Mouse.

Uncle Sam is a stern stickler Tor
form, and the amount of red tape en-
ployed in the custom house is reaiiy
remarkable. 1t was demonstrated tne
other day that not even tiny mouse
can creep into our domains from 1or-
eign shores without paying duty. says
the Philadelphia Record. A gentle
man returning from Europe prousne
with him a pet white mouse. Oh wnicn
he had grown very fond. His mouse
lets" was assessed at 20 per cenI'
which so enraged its owner that ne
vigorously protested. The case was
appealed, and the board Of classinca-
ton of the board Of general Ppprais-
CTS, after mature deliberation In SOL
emn conclave, handed down decision
in which the protest was overruled-
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
Demand for American Coal.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The repre-
sentatives of the state department in
all manufacturing countries of Europe
have transmitted accounts of the in
dustrial distress that has resulted from
the heavy increase of price ef coal in
England, and now Ambassador Draper,
at Rome, thinks the situation in Italy
Is worthy the attention of coal mining
enterprises in the United States His
Communication points to the fact that
a large margin Of profit is now offered
10 American coal exporters.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
-. ,,.,,oa n, Lighting Tunnels.

A new method of lighting tunnels Is
about to be adopted in one constructed
IN Paris for an electric road. Electric
lamps will be turned on automatically
as the train enters the tunnel and cut
OF automatically as it emerges. The
lights are arranged on each side on a
level with the windows Of the cars. SO
that during daytime it will not be nee
essarry TO turn on the light in the
cars. This mode has been devised by
a French inventor. and doubtless viii
be found Of great utility.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

cursed you and said l had sent you
on board the schooner. They went
away. and I set sail for the mouth OF
the river. Then, when they had time
to get far away, l came back. l knew
where to find you. Oh! You are wise
enough. But come on board. YOU
must be hungry"
"I am starving"
Torrevo led the way back to the
river. where the boat from the BLACK
Cat" was waiting. They were soon
on board, and substantial meal was
at once set before Rob, who did full
Justice to it. Captain Torrevo sat near
him smoking while he ate.
81 tell you, it was a close shave"
sai6 the captain. when l saw the
voung man thought it was all up.
But / dubbed you we'll, did l not?"
"I should say so," said Rob, shrug-
ging his shoulders, which still ached
from the drubbing. But what is the
meaning Of 1t all?"
1.-THE meaning of 1.-THE meaning Of
nv part of it is this: For some reason
or other, Starne wanted you to die.
If he or Elvin knew l saved your life
either one would kill you and me.
They stop at nothing. 1 don't know
WHY Starne wanted to kill you, but
know enough not to let him kill me-"
"Who are these men?"
We'll, Elvin-Richard Elvin, the
eaptain-is the chief Of the Independ-
ents. That is a party opposed to ev-
erything in the present government.
He is the boss of the smugglers, is
rich. lives in Buenos Ayres, and is
constantly conspiring in some way
against the government, as well as
getting richer in every way he can.
The secret Of his wishing your death
must be connected with your relation
ship to Horton"
"But who is Lemuel Starne?"
"He isn't Lemuel Starne at all. He
A Iemuel Elvin. the captains son."
But he hates me-"
perhaps not He may simply want
20 get you out OF his way"
.But how can be in his vay7"
ct DON'T know. I am not in their
secrets"
'Is Elvin 50 cruel a. to kili bog
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
Floods in Great Britain.

London. Feb 19.-Rains and a rapid
thaw have caused many rivers to ever
flow and there are unprecedented
foods in various parts of the United
Kingdom. Several provincial towns
are inundated, great damage has been
done to farms, hundreds of sheep and
other livestock have been drowned,
and much of the railroad traffic is sus'
pended
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
SION rssuard aIOO.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased TO
learn that there is ut least one dreaded dlsease
that science has been able to cure IN an @ us
STAGES and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known TO the
medical fraternity Catarrh being a constltu-
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in.erna .I az
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constltu1Ion NOD anu anu
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Doliars iog
any case that it fails to cure. SEND LOT hs1 oi
Address r. J. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo. q
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Excluded From Parlor Car.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 19.-Mon
Fung Young, a Chinese doctor. was
awarded SIS, 937 by a jury in the circuit
court in verdict against the Kansas
CITY, st. Joseph and Council Bluffs
railway, because negro porter of the
railway company would not permit
him to ride in the parlor car of the
train.
Young sued for $40, 900 damages.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

The spacious public square OF Cairo.
Egypt, is called the Esbekeeyah. II
contains nearly half million square
feet, and is surrounded by the prin-
cipal hotels and prominent buildings
Of the city. In order to prevent It's
inundation by the rise Of the Nile.
canal was built arou | II. but this has
become filed in. A portion OF the
square is now used as a public garden.
and there are theatsrs. cafes. and 9TH
or places of amuse7ent on Il that
make It easily the center Of life OF me
city.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

The liberal offer made by the I. M.
Roberts Supply House OF Minneapolis,
Mimi, should be of interest to all our
readers. In addition to the best bar
gain ever offered in seeds they give
high grade knife free Of charge with
each purchase. The firm is thorough
ly reliable.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
A woman is labor-saving device to
nile m wood for a man TO saw.
An Aii-Year Resort.

TN. Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Ark.
onens March 1. 1900. most desirable ~.
trsctiye and convenient resort for health ana
pleasure seekers. fdeal climate, pure sparsnnx
wster best accommodations. Through Sleep
ers via Frisco Line. Write for particulars 70
Manager Hotel or to any representative oi
Frisco Line
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
CHAPTER *.

The Journey to Brazil lasted about
two weeks, and passed without any
noteworthy incident OF course Rob
was sorrowful over his gloomy pros
poets, but he was wise enough to hide
bis feelings when Captain Torrevo was
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
odd Cure for Rheumatism.

The latest form of massage employed
IN Germany in the treatment of rheu-
matte finger Joints consists in thrust
ing the hand into deep glass partial
lv filled with mercury and dipping and
raising it about thirty times at each
treatment.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
SUCCESS FOR THE DAIRY

SUCCESS FOR THE DAIRY. /.
To secure the best results in the care or
milk and butter, attention must be given
details. The milking must be properly
done, and all vessels used must be kept
scrupulous,y clean by washing morning
and night in hot water with Ivory Soap,
then rinsing well in cold water and setting
out to air and sun.
ELIZA r. PARKER.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the only
cough medicine used in my house, ,ol C'
Albright, Mifflinburg, Pa, Dec. IL, 'S6.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

An egotst is a man who thinks him
self better than his neighbors
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

A man never fully realizes the Won
derful patience his wife has until he
gets sick and has to be waited upon.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

When school teacher balxes cake,
everybody wants to taste it.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

A fool speaks without rejecting and
a mirror reflects without speaking.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

Whenever the demand for kisses ex'
ceeds the supply a young man is al
ways anxious to establish balance OF
trade
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

The cigar is as respectable as the
corset.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE L

Some people are too stingy to pay
storage on their souls.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

TO CUNE GUILD IN ONE D"H'
Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t falls to cure
25c. L. w. Groves signature on each pox.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

ANY woman is worth her weight in
gold-so she thinks.
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

The Largest in the World.
xvo,,.r paEer 4 Co Ltd. Dorchester, Mass, ayp
the Mrs of Cocoa and Chocolate In the world
The Chanute times., 1900-02-23

Mrs. Wins;ow's Soothing Syrup
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces in
nammation aays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-11
REST.

Way WON and weary down l lay
In dust the stone-strewn way beside,
There in the twilight, dull and gray,
is there no rest, Oh. Lord?" T cried.
A figure came and beckoned me,
With f~altering feet l followed on,
Hopeless, yet hoping l might see ~
The Rest I craved, and dreamed had
flown.
And On we sped, till cleaning white,
A city rose, with stately spires
And columns, rearing to the night
The gold of twilight's fading fires.
No strife was here, no echoes broke
OF beings battling; here alone
Was peace and Charity bespoke
The epitaph cut on each stone.
tempter turned the heavy key
Flung eagerly the great gate wide,
Then with a smile he beckoned me
And babe me follow him inside.
81 offer thee thy Rest he cried,
The Rest wherefor | heard thee
pray,
But shuddering, | turned aside,
And coward-like I skunk away. MI
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-11
BEWARE OF A COUGH.

Acough is not a disease but a symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and fatal
diseases, have for their first indication
a persistent cough, and if properly
treated as oon as this cough appears
are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully sue
c%essful, and gained its wide reputation
and extensive sale by its success in
curing the diseases which cause cough
ing. If it is not beneficial it will NOT
cost you a cent. For sale by E. S,
Beardsley.