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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
An Earthuuake Alarm.

The Japanese are said to have dis
covered that q few seconds previous
to an earthquake the magnet Temporal
rily loses its power, and they have In
geniously constructed light frame
supporting a horseshoe magnet, be-
meath which is a cup Of bell metal.
The armature is attached to a weight,
so that upon the magnet becoming
paralyzed the weight drops, and,
striking the cup, gives the alarm.
Everyone in the house then seeks the
open air for safety.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Mrs, Moon, ninety years old, whose
photograph has been accepted by
Queen Victoria, had a military bring
ing up. She was born at Gibraltar,
chrlstened at Malta, and was present,
as a child in the baggage train. at the
battle OF Waterloo, where her father,
color sergeant Of the Rifle brigade.
was wounded.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

T see," announced the lieutenant,
as he swept his field glass over the
surrounding country, that the Beers
who have been Smelling our right flank
have left the kopjes." YES" growl-
ed the general. gazing around on tho
English dead. "and that's about all
they have left. "-Indianapolis Sun.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The watch carried by the average
man is composed Of ninety-eight
pieces, and its manufacture embraces
more than 1000 distinct and separate
operations. Some Of the smallest
screws are so minute that the unalded
eyes cannot distinguish them from
steel filings or specks of dirt.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Neuralgin PanIshed.

There is no more severe or stubborn
pain than neuralgia. A remedy that
will cure it will cure any pain, DR.. G.
S. Stivers, dentist, Louisville, KY,
says: "My wife suffered over two
years from very severe neuralgia,
which several physicians failed to re-
lieve. l then got Morley's Wonderful
Eight, which relieved her in five min
utes and soon effected permanent
cure. Sold by agent in every town.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Il Life Worth Living?

Sleeplessness, debility, nervousness
and palpitation of the heart are not
diseases, they are symptoms indicating
that the various vital organs are not
working in harmony. Morley's Liver
and Kidney Cordial restores order and
rids the body of all waste products
that clog the system. 1t insures sound
digestion. sound nerves and sound
sleep. Sold by agent in every town.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
walnut I.ov for Expo.ition.

At Dewey, thirty miles south of COT
feyville, Kan, a walnut log has been
cut for shipment to the Paris exposi-
ton. The tree from which the log
was taken is supposed to be 400 years
old. The trunk is sixteen feet in cir
conference and the first limb was
forty-five feet from the ground.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

If you want beautiful complexion,
a bright eye, good appetite, an active
liver, bowels regular as clock work,
and vigorous, healthy body, use Nor
ley's Liver and Kidney Cordial, the
great system renovator. 1t cures all
diseases to which women are subject,
such as weakness, debility melan-
choly, nervous prostration, etc. Sold
by agent in every town.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

No matter what ails you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get well
until your bowels are put right
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back,
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has G. c. c. stamped on 1t. Be-
ware of limitations.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
$4,000 For Flying Machines.

Our government is to devote s25, 900
for experimenting with flying ma
chimes for use in the army. This is a
large sum and yet it cannot compare
with that spent by those who expert
ment with so-called dyspepsia cures.
Take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
is made expressly to cure constipation,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
The Story of a Surplus.

Tn response to resolution OF In
quiry, Secretary Gage has submitted
to congress statement of the rcve-
nues and expenditures of the govern
ment for the fiscal year ended June
30. 1900, and also an estimate of the
income and outgo for the fiscal year
ending in 1901. For the current year
the statement is ms follows:
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Esse?

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Improved apparatus count for a
great deal in creameries. Two equally
good buttermakers would find it i'm
possible to turn out the same quality
of product, IL one had control of a
creamery with all modern improve
ments and the other had charge of
creamery with apparatus in every way
ANTICIPATED
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF as
q cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN, 800 Third Ave,
NJ, Minneapolis. Mimi. Jan. 6. 1900.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Neglect your hair and you lose It. PARKER's HAIH
BALsAM renews the growth and color.
HISDERcoRNs, the best cure for corns. l5cts
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

We refund 10c for every package of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES that fails
to give satisfaction. Monroe Drug Co.,
Unionville, Mo.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Mothers must not forget that Dr. Mof1etts
TEETAINA CTeething Powders) will cure their
child
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

helps women preserve
s.os:ssanesS Of form and
freshness of faoo be-
cause IL makes fssefR' GEE
tire femafo 0~ganisns
healthy IL carries wO-
mon safely through tire
various natural crises
anG is fire safegu2FG OF
w0sssan'S heasfks-
The truth about fhES
great medicine is fOld ss
fhe letters from women
being published I'm fxsSS
paper constantly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Candidate Dtbs declares that he will
stand by the flag. This rather dis
credits the theory that he going to
withdraw in the interest of the man
who favors hauling the flag down.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

OF the 75,OOO.OOO people in this coun-
try there are several dozen besides
Pettigrew who believe that an I'M
known Tagal's word is better than
that CT Admiral Dewey.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

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-
Users are reliable and send what they
ADVERTISE
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

NOTICE-WANTED. Two travelling statesmen
with or without experience; Salary and expen-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

FITS PERMANENTLY Cured. Nohts orn,rvousness after
Frat days use OF Dr. klinc's 6 cat Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 u al bottle and treatise
DR. r. ii. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch St.. Phade lphia. Po
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The devil is seldom as black as he is
painted, and lots of men are not half
as bad as they pretend to be.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Many a man is in advance of his
age-and many a woman is several
wears behind hers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The most women are to be found in
the utter-most parts of the earth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Baseball players; Golf PLAYERS; all play
ers chew Whites Yucca an whilst playing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

No, Maude, dear, a clearing hous'
has no connection with Philadelphia
water works.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
The Best Prescription for ChilIs

and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsrELEss
Chill TONIC. tits simply iron and quinine in
q tastelesS form No cure-no pay. Price, Soc.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
For Easy Ironing

use "Faultless Starch" No sticking, bis
tering or breaking, All grocers-10c.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Red Cross Ball Blue is better than
bottle or box blue and also much
cheaper. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

When political hanger-on is i'll he
wants q sinecure.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

II people were to get paid for all the
foolish things they say and do poverty
would soon be thing Of the past.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Every Boy and Girl

should learn TO write with Carriers Ink, because
it is the best in the world. "Inklings in Ink
free. Carriers Ink Co., Boston.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

II looks could kill, some women
would be chronic murderesses.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Being a Ounce is the most expensive
habit you can possibly have.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Many fellow has taken a tumble to
himself just because of an icy stare.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Its queer how some deaf men can
hear an invitation to take drink.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
Read the Advertise ments.

Self-conceit is a seat that every man
should be encouraged to sit on.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

A steady diet of watermelons is cal
culated to make one feel seedy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The undertaken usually gets rich by
charging stiff prices.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

1t is indeed capital if you have more
money than you know what to do with.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Porch parties are lately becoming al
great a nuisance ae cabinet organs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

No one cares to sit on another per-
sons point of view.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The man who wears fake diamonds
usually INDUCES in glittering general
ties
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The fellow who does the most blow
ing can't always raise the wind.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Money talks, but some people can
never seem to learn the language.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The older the man the weaker he is,
but it's different with butter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

Pride goeth before fall. So does
summer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

OF two evils, the average man choose
the one he has never tried before.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24
500 Reward sIOO.

If other people didn't put up the
would have to shut up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-08-24

The dentist even tries to extract en-
iovment from his vacation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-10
+ TOPICS OF THE TINES

" = ri
All defeated candidates and sadly
5fespoiled betters on the election can
appropriately wear as a button-hoie
bouquet the chrSsanthe-mum.
The state department was recently
informed by Minister conger that the
minirters in Pekin were making sat
isfactory progress toward reaching a
basis for peace negotiations with Chi
ma. There is very satisfactory gen
eral understanding on this subject
among the powers.
Mary is very stout, quite deaf and
the trusted housemaid of a family in
the East Park section, says the Phil
ladelphia Record. Incidentally, she
seems to be something of an art critic.
When she cleans the family rooms she
is heard TO mutter and shake her head
IN busting the pictures, and she
seems to be especially severe on a few
representatives OF the altogether
that hang in the little den. One day
Mary was flirting her dustcloth about
In this little room when her mistress
! Happened IN. Mary was standing gas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-10

therein shall be reduced in the proper
ton which the number of such male
citizens shall bear 10 the whole num-
her Of male citizens q years of age in
such stale
L This amendment was particularly de-
signed TO prevent any diseriminatioiia a,
the polls ON account Of color; yet sew
sral of the southern states have gone.
10 work and adopted a measure de-
signed to thwart this constitutional
mandate In the adoption Of az, eauca-
tional test which excludes ignorant col
sored men but excerpts illiterate whites.
1t is known as the Grandfather
clause. the gist of which is that no one
Who is unable 10 read and write shall
have the privilege of suffrage with the
exception of those and their descend
ants who were entitled to 1t at a GER
tain date. preceding the adoption of;
this amendment. This little joker
admits to the electorate al, the native
southern whites and their children. An
educational test Is to be commended
yet it should be without discrinina-
ton.
But to be practical, how will con-
gress ascertain how many negroes are
excluded by this proviso? The new
census of 1900 will or Should fully re-
veal accurately all illierates thus ex-
cluded Thus the number can be def
nitely determined.
The democrats of the south will vig-
orousiy oppose all efforts to reduce
their repre- sanitation in congress in har-
mony With this constitutional proviso
and they will be joined by the demo-
Gratis of the north. They may boldly
claim that these state measures do non
discriminate, and demand the proof
4 Properly, that ought to be the decision
SIof the supreme court of the United
4 states. Until such ground is reached
4 they viii possibly have u temporar,
i advantage that may tide them over thu
new apportionment. yet the unconsti-
4 nationality Of this new measure is 81
aIclear and so fragrant that no unbiased
4 court could decide otherwise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-10
lake OFF THE STAMP 1Ax.

The suggestion made iii recent Wash
ington dispatches and ssnt out doubtless
70 ,ifsai the pubic to the effect that
4sengrsss would soon take up the matter
~ fedecing the war taxes is one that
siltmeet with approval from the people
Tire special taxes Imposed 10 defray the
Sypelssss Of the Spanish war are nov
3gie!dlne 100000 ,oo0 Of revenue. per year.
and il has sosen estimated that from $50,
90, 600 10 s5o,cep eNu OF this. oould b.
spared ttla extra sxpens'a Of Philippine
saassatlens and the necessity o. payi,ig
of S2ooo0o.ooo of bonds sold at the fins
.'if lse Spanish way making it desirable
70 lstain for awhile al .easi half Of the
var tax revenues
With the first suggest ion Of reducing
tbs VAR taXes uungress via encountera
atohlenl that Is likely to be- loaded 4 Ii
9iil be called uppn to decide what taxes
shall be .sdiicsll first and tbs. brewers
aud patent medicine magliates viii be
here % eongress What it ough; 10
SO: The pubic Mil have TO stir Itself
70 be heard ard II IS hoped that the peo-
a:31t 3ill lei theif congresssis 81 know
sha g tsleli s'i1s' ere in the matter. The
Ial'tiS,lis ia 8isat worried about the ta,. on
oesa' nor the TeveEu sta ii,s on patent
ls.neeleines but the public would Il Ike to
/ shss relieved Of those public ,luiaanees,
tie ailr1oylns stamp taxes on rams.
Rs espts4s' receipts. pro,nisaory
1 s9ee=, t.eada. mortgages etc. They flar-
I5Ffss ana rstafi business transactions
ssl9aa han they hurt the pocket book
~ endangert the validity of iin-
di3 ant transactions. These should be
4 mt i8fs't Ia xes 20 he removed # congress
~ @ listen 10 the wants OF the pubic. A
.lSirset tax on beer hurts no man. as ii
simply results in putting more foam in
d glass for a nickel. and beer ia a lux
uiy which can be done without il the
tax ia too orerous. Patent medicines
are nearly a II established in price and
are mostly manufactured on margins
large enough To ALLOW a tax without Its
looming out of the pocket Of the poor
FELLOW Who buys them. The war taxes
should certainly be reduced. and tlloss
first to be taken off should be the ones
4 that hit the public direct and in this
LIS an opportunity for some ambitious
#eonsre IS s'i'tar 70 place himself right in
1.-THE popular affection by rising up Il
represent the peoples Interests in wal
Itax revision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-10
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Gi,1le5-llepab6ll,l.
ANOTHER oNE.sluED ELEcTloN.

The Canadians ALSO are content to
leave we'll enough alone, az they have
endorsed their leader, Sir Wilfrid Lau
rier, in remarkable way. Four years
ago he guided the liberals TO triumph
at the polls and was sworn into Office
as president of the privy council in 1896.
The late Vote Indicates that his record
has been pleasing to the people. Hardly
a vestige of the conservative party in
Canada is left, and it has at present no
member of the new house who could be
entrusted With leadership Much regret
is expressed among his supporters over
the defeat Of Sir Charles Tupper the
brave old conservative chieftain. who
made a gallant fight thruout the Domin-
ion. In summing up results there it is
considered that the general prosperity
of the country. the mperialistic policy
of the government and the preferential.
tariff on British goods, have the ems
phatic appreciation and approval of the
Canadian people as a whole.
III a general way it may be said the
Canadians are pleased With the relations
10 the mother country. are satisfied with
tbs prosperity they enjoy in common
With the United States. andalike sensible
men the Voters. saw no reason 10 demand
d change of leaders
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-10

the minds Of the people TO enforce the
defeat. The T.-R. would be glad to
see Mr.. Bryan enjoy free and unlim-
tied rest for the remainder OF his days
The Wichita lkas.) Eagle says that
at a recent spiritualistic meeting the
Elijah Crosser had died there In an.
early day, but was remembered for his
immense sta,ire six feet five Inches A
voice in the darkness said he was Eli.
jah. Are you In heaver?'' asked an
old-timer. es.'' came the answer.
s. Are you an angel Lige9' y Ies.'' The
.questioner paused, evidently having
exhausted his fund of questions. and
then suddenly inquired: What do you
measure from tip to tip, Lige ??' 20
The Buffalo Bird Protective Society
defends the English sparrow. ascrib-.
ing to the birds the disappearance, in
that vicinity, of the canker worm. But
ienst the bird more obtrusiye than the
worm?
In many of the census returns from
rural districts Of the south large
number Of children under 10 years of
age are recorded as farm laborers, and
under the proper headings 1t is stated
that they are SO employed eight
months and attend school but two
months In each year. The southern
housewives appear in the occupation
column as dogs houseWorks and
minds baby
James ]. Donelan. twice supetinten-
dent OF police OF Springfield, H.. died
suddenly OF heart dlssase.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-10
THE NEW APpoanoNmENT,

The election has resulted in the
choice of a sufficient number Of repub-
leans to congress to completely con-
troll that body. Such a power bestowed
upoi, the dominant party creates great
responsibility, and speculation will be
rife as TO how it will be used, wisely or
otherwise That the republicans will
have the courage Of their convictions
may be conceded, and that the master
hand of the president will steady the
ship of state can be assumed.
One Of the duties of the new congress
will be to make a reapportionlnent of
among the several
states. Suppose, that In so doins. the
republicans in congress shall decide to
be governed by the constitution, what
will be their attitude toward those
states which have been depriving the
Hcolored men Of the ballot 1t is a per-
tinent query and a vital one
Section 9 of Article IA of the anendt
menus 10 tHe sconsIitution provides that
| :" Representatives shall be apportioned
among the several states according to
their respective numbers, counting The
whole number Of persons in each state,
excluding Indians not taxed. But when
the right to vote at any election for
tthe choice OF electors for president and
vice president Of the United states
representative in congress, the execu-
tive and Judicial officers Of state, 0,
the members Of the legislature thereof
I is denied to any of the male inhabi-
lstants Of such state, being q years d
| age and citizens Of the United States
Tor in any way abridged, except fol
participation in rebellion or othe1
Icrime, the basis of representation