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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13
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Noble L. Prentis.

Noble L. Prentis, one Of Kansas
brightest and brainiest men, has pass
ed away.
For many years he was very prom
inent and we'll known man Of this
state, and OF later years an editorial
writer on the Kansas City Star.
Prentis will be mourned by every
worthy citizen of our great state, and
bis memory will live among the gener-
atIons TO come. Kansas is a bigger
and a better state for his having lived
aud worked in her borders. All honor
70 the noble dead.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13
NEOSHO COUNTY TICKET.
CALL FOR SENATORIAL CONVENTION

The Republican Senatorial Convention for
the Thirteenth Senatorial District composed of
Neosho and Wilson counties, Will be held in
Williams hall Chanute, Kansas, Monday, July
23, 1900, at o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
placing in nomination a candidate for the State
Senate.
Each precinct will be entitled to one delegate
for each so votes or major fraction thereof cast
for Secretary of State in 1898, and each precinct
will be entitled to at least one delegate
The various precincts and wards will be en-
titled to representation as follows:
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

The following is list of letters that
remain uncalled for in the postoffice
at Chanute, Kansas, and will be sent
to the dead letter Office if not called
for in two weeks from this the 18th
day of July, 1900.
Damerell, Mrs. M. A. Price, Mrs. F.
Core. Mrs. Dele Spaulding, jess
Henry. M. s. Senger, Grace
Hiatt, Mrs. Pearle Tindall, Thomas =
NARROW, W. H.
One cent due on all advei tised let
tiers. Parties calling for for same say
advertised. =,
D. E. MCCLELLAND. P. M.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

From the latest reports the condit-
ion at Pekin is not so bad as reported.
A large force of the imperial troops
seem to be defending the legations
and supplying them with provisions.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

If the stomach, liver and bowels
fail to perform their functions regu-
larry, the blood becomes contaminat-
ed with impurities. and the whole sys-
tenn is consequence debilItated. Her
bine is remarkable for its efficacy in
curing the ailments of summer, and
the disorders prevalent during hot
weather. Price so cents. Sold by G.
p. Wilder
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

There will be held at the City Hall in Thayer,
a caucus of the Republican voters of the Thayer
precinct, at o'clock p. m. Monday, July 16, for
the purpose of electing three delegates and three
alternates to the Senatorial convention to be
held at Chanute, Ks, July 23rd, 1900.
W. S. CAMPBELL, Committeeman
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

The Democrats of Kentucky have
become scared over the brazen unfair
ness of the Goebel laws and now prom
Use their repeal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

cause either by its platform or its
ticket, ahd Organism, free silver.
and kindred vagaries will again be
trailed in the dust at the coming cleo
tiOn
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

The Republicans of Canville township will
meet in carleton Saturday, July q, at $3.50 D..
M, to elect three delegates and three alternates
to the Senatorial convention at Chanute, Mon
day, July 23d. F. W. JONES, Com.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

The Republicans of Tioga tip. will meet at the
township house on Saturday, July q at p. m.
for the purpose of nominating two delegates to
the Senatorial convention at Chanute on Mon
day, July 23rd.
J.E. Plummer, Committeeman.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

The Republican primary for Big Creek tip. for
electing delegates to the Congressional Conyen-
tion at Chanute on July %, 1900. will be held at
the Bowman school house on Friday, July 40,
at4p.m. Mark G. Gibson, Com.
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ThreShing Machine,

A good Nichols g. Shepard thresh-
ing outfit for sale cheap.-1nquire at
this office. 6-1.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13
NEOsHO.

It is recommended that the primaries be held
at the usual voting place in each precinct on
Friday, July 20, at 2 80 p. M, unless otherwise
called by the committee.
G.. G. KENNEDY, Sec. A. ii. TURNER, Chm.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-07-13

The Goebel assassination trials are
now in progress in Kentucky.
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Report of the Condition of
The First National Bank Of Chanute,
at Chanute, in the state Of Kansas, at the close
Of business, June 29, 1900
RESOURCES q.

RESOURCES.
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 80. 2,04. 81
U. 5. Bonds to secure circulation. IL 500 90
Banking House, Furniture, Fixtures, $4,000
Other Real Estate and Mortgages
CASH.
Due from approved reserve
agents ..................... R4s7.73
Checks and other cash items i'75e.66
Notes. Of other National
Frac. currency, nickels and
Legal reserve in bank, viz:
Specie S17 5000
Legal tender notes 100000 $50 960.3O
Redemption fund with u.
US. Treasurer. 40 g., og6.I3
SZ5iI 07I.ss
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.................s 10000
Undivided profits less expenses paid. S,ssiS
National Bank notes outstanding. 100000
Due 20 State Banks and Bankers ..... 1.6e6o
DEPOSITS.
Individual deposits subject
70 check -. <; -.... .s1ls,ssl.l6
S22l l07lss
State Of Kansas, county Of Neosho, 50.
I, d. NJ. Kennedy, cashier Of the above-named
bank 90 solenni swear that he a5ose sts ate
belief. ID. N. KENNEDY. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th
day Of June, 1890.
JOHN J. JONES. Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Dec. s. 1900.
ccrectrAttest: R. y. ALIEN.
a. =. ALLkN
HI. PRAN0E.
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The TIMES guarantees to its advertisers the
largest circulation of any paper published in
the city of Chanute,or We will make no charge
for advertising. Our subscription books are
open for the inspection of our patrons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
GRIMES COUNTY CONVENTION.
j. NJ. Smither Was Endorsed for Dis.
trict Judge ConditionnIIy.

Anderson, Texas, April pa county
democratic convention was held here Sat
urday, April 2s for the purpose OF elect
ing delegates to the judicial convention,
which meets in Navasota on the 9Th of
June.
In the absence of County Chairman p
A. Smith. j. H. Kennard was elected tenn
porary chairman, George T. G. Gown
temporary secretary and VIII Ash assist
ant temporary secretary,
A motion was carried that a commit
tee OF one from each precinct be elected
committee on credentials and perma-
nent organization. They were as follows:
Precinct No !, w. w. Maachum; precinct
No. 3, w. z. Barry; precinct No. 4, J. G..
Baker; precinct No s. L. f. Edwards.
Mcdonald Meachum introduced the fol
lowing resolution, which was adopted.
Whereas, This, the democratic judicial
convention OF Grimes county. constitutes
the eighteenth meeting OF the county
democrats since the last meeting Of the
executive committee thereof: and
Whereas We are inyaribly in favor NJ
uniformity OF action; therefore, lie II
Resolved, That we, the democrats o.
NTlHSc touulss III NphNlArAV1 eR~Nss+~fN -
do hereby ratify and approve the action
OF the democratic executive committee o.
Grimes county IN their decision not to
put out county democratic ticket
Resolved, further, That we recommend
uniformity OF action among the white pep
pie OF Grimes county.
The committee on credentials reported
seating all delegates as elected at pre-
cnct conventions The committee re-
port recommending that six delegates
from each precinct and six from ~
county-at- large be elected TO the rfial
convention to be held at Navasoa on
June was adopted
George ID. Neal introduced the follow
ing resolution;
Resolved. That we, the democrats OF
Grimes county IL convention assembled
do hereby indorse J. NJ. smitheF as
careful. painstaking and able Judge sra
Instruct the delegates from Crimes conn-
~ to the judicial convention % meet 10
Navasota on the 5ih day, o. Iuna. 1907
to cast the vote Of this county for y
Smi;her for district Judge of TINS re
Twelfth judicial district. provided W'lur
county. either by primary election or
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Judgment for 100000 Rcndcrcd--a
Decomposed BODY Found.

Austin, Texas, April 29.--Frederlck schmitz.
ia former merchandise broker of this city,
filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in
the Federal court yesterday.
Judgment for $4,000 aga,4,st T. W. Clark
and sureties, has been rendered in the Twon-
ty-siSth district court in favor OF Dennis
o connor ntervenor, in a. o. Watson VS..
NJ. Clark ct al.
II. G. Askew and ]. ]. Askew, railroad
commission accountants have returned from
Houston, where they made an examination
OF tho books and records Of the Houston East
and West Texas railroad.
The body of an unknown white man was
found In ravine near the river nhout half
a. mile below the dam yesterday evening
There was nothing about the corpse to lead
to Its Identification. II WIS considerably
decomposed and must have lain where dis,
covered at least week, The suppositlon Is
that the dead man fell over the blum at the
point where he was found, sustaining injuries
that caused death.
j d. Policy major general of the Texas
division United Confederate Veterans. has
appointed j. G. Booth of this city as aide.
de-cemp on his personal staff, with the rank
of captain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30

county in 1878, He is a lawyer by pro-
fession and for years has been the senior
member of the popular law Arm OF Doyle
Bradley & Harper, Mr.. Doyle is a demo
crat of the democrats, but never held nor
was ever a candidate fol any political of.
nee, When his present term eNpires
he viii have served as mayor OF Mexla
twenty years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
APPREHENSION AT sEAAy
Ihnt Last Years Disastrous Floods
Arc TO Be KenpnIrI

Sealy, Texas, April 29.-The heaviest
rain that has fallen here snco last June
fell yesterday. 1t was preceded by young
cyclone, which did considerable dlnag. %
onthouses trees, fences, etc. Having no
gauge 1t was impossible 20 measure II c
actual rainfall but am safe in saying IL
edualled that of last June. The Brasli
is rising and will not take vary nteh moe
10 put 1t out of banks, and a gee,t many
farmers fear that last years disastrous
hood will be repeated when the waters
from the northern portion OF the State
reach here. As whole. crop prospects
are very gloomy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
,oay WILL COME THROUGH.
y. scarcity of Cotton seed IL
rr,harrnsslng to Farmers.

u,arrnssing to Farmers.
~ Texas, April 2s.-The reports
,ss surrounding country concerning
damage come In slowly on account
A,k Of communication. Wires are
Il various places and the damage
,-ares and public highways generally
\ difficult to communicate with
,.,riry. 1t is believed, however,
\. damage to the farm lands, crops
,roroyements will not be as great
!, s-st expected. The corn crop has
IA most but much of that will come
| !, he food. Reports today are to
's,rt that great deal OF the corn
vas laid fat by the waters is
L,henlng up and as there is good
|, lor recovery much of this crop that
/. .sjeyed 10 be destroyed will be savet.
1 damage to fences is great and tina
1, and labor required for making re-
1, viii be a severe tax on the farmers
M particular time, when they are
A -lsn 10 get lutll IOttuh PlhutSu'
|Asr embarrassment Is the scarcity o.
b seed for replantlng. A large per
cl the cotton planted before the flood
| 1--we to be planted over and there
he difficulty in finding seed for this
Ia planting Wheat and oats have
II dimsged some, but not as much as
III be supposed. The rains have Dc
biM in torrents, but were unaccom-
kei BY wind except in a few isolated
kHtes and, while just now heading
md at the stage OF their growth when
storms are most destructive, still
u eec, except where the water ran
them.
Do Two negro women reported drown
h hrron's branch were rescued; both
4 pulled out of the stream, taken to
|sg;o cabin and resuscitated, but their
FR was not reported until today.
reduces the loss of life 10 four, two
b men and two white women.
rsusng mass meeting was held tonight
De auditorium to organize a relief
fnlltee for the flood sufferers. A
sum Of money was subscribed and the
organlzatlon was perfected.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
caidwc,i Cuttings.

Caldwell Texas. April rs, Mr. g. II
German. who has been earnestly solicited
to run for the nomination to the State
legislature, announced in the weekly paper
that he wouldn't maka the race under any
consideration,
Judge a. w. McIvcr went to Bolton
today TO visit his family. who have been
in that place for some time.
Miss Hettie Luce OF Bolton returned
to her home today after an extended
visit to relatives In this place.
Mr. Charles Folks left today for a trip
to several points IN Mexico.
Rev, Weems Wootton returned yesterday
from Marlin, where he remained several
days
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
HARDIN COUNTY CONVENTION.
Instructious Given for Bailey ana
Full state Picket


Kountze. Texas, April 2S-rhe Hardir
county democratic convention was helC
in Kountze today and instructed as FOL.
lows: Governor j d, sayers lieuten'
ant governor, j. S, Browning; eomptroll-
er, r. W, Finley; land commissioner
Charles Rogan; treasurer. j. w Robbins;
railroad commissioner. ~ Curtis,
court criminal appeals, ]. NJ, Hurt; chiei
justice supreme court II. r. Gaines; as
uoclate justice, Il. A. Williams; justices
First supreme district r, A. pleasantS
and w II. Gil; superintendent public in
structioD, j. s. Kendall; congress Sea-
ond district, S. - Cooper senator Four
teenth district, John r. Work; REPRESENT
Gtiyes Thirty-sixth district, A. NJ Hill
and Mike Welker.
Hon. j.. b. Hightower, Judge OF TINS
district was Endorsed for rc-elestIon.
Hon. J. w. Bailey was Endorsed for
election to the United states senate.
BY unanimous vote the convention
adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved. That we fully indorse tho
course OF Hon S. y. Cooper IN congress,
and pledge him our unqualified support
for reelection; that he has made us a
faithful and able representative in con-
gress, particularly watehful OF the in
terest OF his district and never fcvgetful
OF the interest OF the whole Nation
Resolved, by the democracy OF Har-
din county. in convention assembled. That
the delegates to tho senatorial eonyen-
tion be AID are hereby instructed to cast
the votes OF this county for Hon. John
p. Work for senator OF the Fourteenth
senatorial district; and We commend him
to the democracy OF tho district as a good
man, a profound lawyer and tried and
true democrat"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
STRAWBERRY SHIPMENTS
Are Now Being Made I'm Refrigerator
Cars from League CITY.

League City. Texas April 2s.-The Pacific
Express company has built ten new refrig-
orator cars with the latest improved equip
ment and put them on the international and
Great Northern passenger trains, The farm
ers' association here loaded six OF these cars
with strawberries and sent them to St Louis
under refrigeration. The fruit arrived in
perfect condition and Brought the highest
market price. After paying all charges the
berries net the growers all the way from So
TO $3.50 per crate This solves the question
OF shipping Strawberries in bulk to distant
markets. which Il worth millions TO the coast
country, as heretofore berries have only been
shipped in ventilated crates, often arriving
In poor condition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
LAvAcA COUNTY.

Halletsviile. Texas. April as.-Ths
Lavaca county populist convention In
structed delegates 10 the Fort Worth CON.
yention TO vote for the recognition of the
cincinnati convention. Representatives
Harrington was nominted for re- collection,
though ho was taken to task for voting
for United States senator Culberson; ho
answered that ne ala right in SO doing
and that N he were again elected 10 the
legislature he reserved the right 10 vote
Tor whom he pleased for the National
senate. committee wes appointed to
publish an address to the people OF the
county favoring the elimination OF ali
partisanism In the selection of county
officers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
KILLED ny LIGHTNING.

james Allen and His Urrse Were
struck Down Near Marnr.
Manor Texas, April 2s.-Mr. James
Allen, son of Mr.. Alb Allen, was struck
by lightning and both he and his horge
were killed yesterday evening. The young
man left home to ride over to a nighbor 4
TO get some medicine and soon after leay-
ing home a very heavy rain came up lie
did not return last night. but the family
felt no uneasiness at his absence: he
failed 10 return this morning and search
was instituted, his remains being found
only a short distance from home, showing
that he was killed soon after leaving
home. Judge n. J. Nixon went out and
held an inquest over the remains.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
LegirlntiYe onmnnign closcd.

Mckinney, Texas, April 2s.--The seven
candidates for local representative closed
their canvass with a speaking here this
afternoon. The candidates are John R.
Smith and 7. II. Vaughan, present in
cumbents; Robert j. Pafford, Tom w,
Perkins. Dudley l., Pike. j. N. Grisham
and j, d. Cottrell The primary. which
Is to nominate two Of the aspirants, will
be held next Saturday, May s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
HENDERSON COUNTY.

Athens. Texas. April 2o.--The populst
county convention met here yesterday and
elected delegates to the Fort Worth con-
vcntion, who were instructed TO vote Tor
n delegation being sent to the Cincinnati
convention, A county nominating cen
yention is to DO held June and full
county ticket put out.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
x....ro r,llnn nlth nnckrhot.

Nacogdoracs Texas. April "a shooting
aoraps occurred this afternoon out on the
Loco. about twelve miles west of town.
bo;w cen Two negro men over game OF
craps Aaron Deckard was shot with q
brctchloadlng shotgun and his wounds are
from heaa "a foot Monroe Johnson was ar
rested pud Jailed herr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
Alvin News Notes.

Alvin, Texas. April 81. County Judge NJ.
s. Munson. Jr has ordered an election 10
be held in Alvin May for the purpose of
electing seven school trustees for tho Alvin
independent school district
Hon. ]. 5. Whcless OF Galveston was iu
Alvin yesterday.
Hon. r. n. lin and W S. Spells OF Angle
ton were visitors here today
MIR. r. l.. Perry OF Veiasco candidate for
the democratic nomination for representative
In this. the Forteth district was shaking
hands with frionds here today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
PoruLIsT coNvHxT1oxs.

distractions FRvorinx the Csncin-
nnu Convention Were Given.
Dallas. Texas. April as--Ths Dallas
county populist county COMMITTEES met
here yesterday and selected full set Of
delegates to the Fort Worth convention.
The Cincinnati convention was recognized
and anti-fusion resolutions were adopted
II was recommended that populists take
no part In tho democratic county pri-
maries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
pvERFLowING NEAR HEARNE.
IN Is Out of Banks at Places and
still Rising.

sui Rising.
sarne Texas, April 29.-Durlng last
and this morning the water in both
Y and Big Brazos rivers got several
r. higher and both streams are re-
q still rising this afternoon. At the
Irrational and Great Northern railway
over the Big Brazos at IL o'clock
Tie river is reported bank full and
~ coming out.
Some City this afternoon the river
4 sSo feet OF being bank full, with a
acaes rise each hour. Between these
POINTS in some places the river is out
TANKS and a great deal Of farm
s,e inundated. Unless another I'M
" pig rise comes the damage will
W y great as in the flood of last
me weather is clear and fair, and
use there will be no more rain soon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
'''"' 49,, he IS STILL RISING.
,..........elow Hearne and at Other
ssss ,'.Ss T .a as Are Now Being Overlooked
yIcTs DROWNED ON THE STEELE FApm
Believed Corn Will Pull Through but Scarcity Of cott
Seed Will Cause of the Damage
Done in Various Localities

,r...rn. Texas, April ss.-No damage
' ia on the Steele farm and no
4. drowned. The Brazos river is
~ inch per hour and flowing over
~ IN. IN low places. The outlook for
!. very discouraging owing to re-
.,.,s Of the river and continuous
..os Farmers here express them
belng willing to quit. No seed
MT over is the cry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
GONZALES COUNTY CONVENTION.
burgess Was Given rndorscrncut re y
Congress,

Gonzales. Texas April Pat the Cons
zalcs democratic county convention held
yesterday there was large attendance.
All of the present State officers were in
structed for with the exception of Finley.
Love receiving instructions for comp
troller Hon. George IT, Burgess was
heartily and unanimously Endorsed as the
choice of this county for congress; he
thanked the delegates In a few we'll
chosen words, and the enthusiasm was
very great.
For representative. Hon. John S. Con-
way was nominated. w. NJ. Atkinson
was Endorsed for district attorney.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30

Co,sleana. Texas April 2s.--Last evening
the negro preacher VIM. Anderson. who
was badly wounded at house warming
on Boar creek Saturday night. showed signs
OF hs mEd being badly affected, ana a
warrant charging lunacy waa issued. He
was taheh rom his boarding house to the
county iau but his condition during the
nlgbt rapplY Grtw worse and this afternoon
II ,ifed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-30
sabine Is stin Rising.

Orange, Texas, April 29.-The river at
this place has fallen several inches to-
day, but parties arriving here this morn
ing from Whitman's ferry report that
It is still rising there rapidly and that
a rise equal to the big food of 1884 may
confidently be expected in which casa all
the mills here would be compelled to shut
down.