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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Powder Magazine Explodes.

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Nov. 6.-The
powder magazine of the Santa Fe Pa
ci6c at Williams, containing 1000
pounds of powder, exploded, the shock
breaking windows and glassware and
tearing off doors of houses. The mag
azine is supposed to have caught fire
from sparks from an engine which was
switching nearby. The engineer and
switching crew escaped injury but the
cars were torn into kindling wood and
the engine wrecked. The damage will
amounts to many thousands of dollars.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
The Eight Hour Law.

Topeka, Nov THE right of the
state to compel contractors employed
by municipalities to work their men
but eight hours day when there is no
such stipulation in the contract will be
passed upon by the supreme court in
the case against w. w. Atkins, of Kan
sas City, which will be decided at this
term of court
Upon the decision of this case rests
the constitutionality of the eight hour
law Unless the position taken by the
state is upheld, the law is rendered
practically worthless.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE answer
of the United States government to the
French overtures respecting Frances
movement in Turkish waters is under.
stood to have been conveyed to the
French charge here, and to have con-
sisted of statement that the United
States government is not concerned i'm
mediately in the republics doings, in
view of the French statement that it
was not proposed to hurt our trade. 1t
is surmised also that our govern
ment is not dissatisfied with the estab-
lishment by France of precedent.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Terminal Charge. Csc Argued.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The United
States supreme court heard argument.
in the case of the interstate commerce
commission against the western rail
roads terminating at Chicago. The
case involves the legality of the ter
minal charge of 81 per ear on all cars
carrying live stock into the Union
stock yards at Chicago in addition &c
the through rate charge. The commits
sion decided against the terminal tar
iff, hut the railroads appealed to the
court
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Oklahoma Land Ofices. a..

Washington, Nov. o.-The secretary
of the interior has decided TO postpone
the consideration of the plan to con-
solidate the Oklahoma City and Guth-
RE land districts in Oklahoma until a
thorough investigation can be made
into the condition of all the eight land
districts of the territory created under
former acts of congress. 1t has become
apparent that there are more land dis
tricts in the territory than the land
office business justifies and Secretary
Hitchcock deems it wise and prudent
to take the entire business up and con-
slider it at one time rather than by
piecemeal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Mother Bickerdyke Dead.

Bunker Hill, Kan, Nov 11.-Mother
Bicllerdyke of army fame died here at
the age of 81 years Funeral services
were held here today and the body will
be taken to Galesburg, Ill, for burial,
Mother Bicllerdyke's work among
the Union soldiers during the war is
well known. A few days before her
death she said: Nobody knows how
much the soldier boys suffered. God
bless them"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Cannot Grant a Franchise.

Washington, Nov. GA decision by
the secretary of the interior holds that
the department has not the authority
to grant franchise in the towns of
Sapulpa and Chelsea, 1. T., since the
Cherokee, Creek and Usage Indian res
ervations in which they are located
have not complied with the require
ments of the Curtis bill placing them
outside the Indian Territory. The de-
cision was in reply to an application
for franchises from the Indian Terri
tory Telephone Company.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Rock Island Increases Capital.

Topeka, Nov. S.-The Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railway company has
filed an amended charter with the sec
rotary of state, increasing it's capital
to $50, 900, 900. This is an increase of
$40, 900, 900. The additional capital, it
is said, will be used in taking up the
obligations of the FL Paso extension,
now being built. The company paid
the state 81, 100 as fees for granting the
amended charter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
srItchmen strike.

Denver, Nov. e.-The switchmen on
the Denver and Rio Grande railroad
declared a general strike and the men
went out at Denver, Pueblo, Gunnison
and some other points. The question
involved is said to be the recognition
of the Switchmen's Union of North
America. The company claims that
its agreement with the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen covers the yard ser
vice. So far the business of the road
has not been delayed as the other train
men have done the work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Carter Get. /. Re-He.rlng.

Chicago, Nov. 9.-oberlin NJ. Carter,
now a convict in the government prison
at Fort Leavenworth, Kan, and for
meriy a captain in the United States
engineer corps, is to have re-hearing
of his case in civil tribunal.
Carter will be called as witness in
his own behalf and for the purpose of
testifying in court he win be released
temporarily from his place of confine-
ment The hearing will take place in
a few months before Judge Kohlsast in
the United States district court.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Ma, Revoke DIR. waIker,s PeusIop.

Washington, Nov. 1l.-Dr Mary
Walker, the ex-army nurse, is alleged
to have called the executioner of Cool
gosz a murderer and the late president
himself murderer on account of his
policy in the Philippines.
A special examiner of the pension
office investigated the matter and his
report will be submitted to congress in
ease that body should call for it. Com
missioner Evans explained that he had
no authority to revoke the woman's
pension. but that Congress could do so.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Compromising County Bonds.

Topeka, Nov. Bond agents are
making slow progress in getting
Western Kansas counties whose de-
faultcd bonds are held in the state
school fund to refund those bonds at
lower rate of interest. The counties
are dealing direct with the attorney
general who has been authorized to
compromise the delinquent bonds. The
attorney general in some instances has
compromised by reducing the interest
on the the bonds to per cent; in others
to . per cent, and in others to 3 per cent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Oppose Change. In r.rIrr.

Washington. Nov. 9.-Four Republi-
can members of the house ways and
means committee, Messrs. Payne. of
New York; Russell, of Connecticut:
Grosvenor, of Ohio. and Steele, of In
diana. were at the White House in con-
ference with the president Many of
the Republican members of the ways
and means committee have already ex-
pressed themselves as opposed to any
revision Of the tariff at the coming ses-
sion Of congress as the elections indicate
general approval Of it
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
After Twenty-One Years.

Pittsburg, Kan, Nov, 6.-After an
absence of twenty-one years, during
which time his relatives had heard of
him but once, and that fifteen years
ago, Thomas Cherry arrived in Pitts
burg and drove out to the old home
near .Buelah to find his old father and
mother who had tried for so many
years to find their lost son, both dead.
1t is dramatic story this wandering
life which Tom Cherry has led He
has been all over this continent, to
Hawaii and Australia, and now came
direct from Nome, Alaska.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Paris, Nov. An official dispatch
announces the arrival of Admiral Gail
lards squadron at the island of Nifty
lenc The French commander carried
out his instructions which We're to
occupy the three ports of the island
and to seize the customs One cruiser
and three torpedo boats got separated
from the squadron, owing to the speed
of the latter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Gen. Funston Coming Home.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. CT is
will shortly apply for leave of absence
from the Philippines and return to the
United States on visit. 1t is said
that he is recovering rapidly from the
operation of appendicitis recently I'M
dergone at Manila hospital. General
Frederick D. Grant will, it is stated,
likely succeed Gen. Funston in com
mand of the San Fernando district.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Sultan Grants Everything.

Paris, Nov. 1.-The Sultan, in &C
cepting the French demands, authorizes
the working of the French schools
hitherto unrecognized; secondly he re-
cognizes officially the existence of the
religious and hospitable institutions al
ready founded and accords them GUS
toms immunity and exemption from
certain taxes and thirdly, he authorizes
the reconstruction of the schools and
hospitable institutions destroyed at the
time of the Armenian troubles, of which
list is attached to the French note.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Amount of Rnn.om FIred.

Sofia, Nov. 9.-Mr. Dickinson dis
patched a messenger with reply to
the brigand's proposition as formulated
in Miss Stones letter. 1t is understood
that an agreement as to the amount of
ransom has been virtually established.
The settlement as to the manner and
place of payment and the surrender of
the captives presents the most difficulty.
The brigands are not willing to cross
into Turkey to obtain the money, while
the Bulgarian government would OPP
pose releasing Miss Stone in Bulgaria.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Kansas Grades Recognized.

Topeka, Nov. 9.-The New York
board of trade will make contracts on
Kansas grades of wheat beginning next
May This information was contained
in ii letter from the board received by
State Grain Inspector Northrup. This
is quite victory for the Kansas de
partment. Galveston and Chicago have
recognized the grades for some time
and now New York has decided to come
i'm
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
To Punish Alma Rioters.

Topeka, Nov. 6.-Attorney General
GODDARD is aroused over the action of the
gang of toughs at Alma in throwing
rotten eggs at Rev. Mr. Gibson and fill
ing his kitchen with beer kegs because
he had led in fight recently to close
up the joints, and in letter to County
Attorney +. A. Seaman, of Wabaunsee
county, GODDARD instructed him to use
every effort to bring the guilty parties
to time and suggested that proceedings
be instituted to GUST the marshal of
Alma from Office.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
COMPARATIVE FIGURES.
Commissioners Evans Gives Them Regard
Ing Pension Claims.

Washington, Nov. il,-Commissioner
of Pensions II. Clay Evans gives the
following in his report;
While the civil war lasted four years
and the casualties were enormous, and
the Spanish American war lasted only
about faur months, with comparatively
few casualties, it is shown that three
years after the close of the Spanish
American war, claims for pensions
amounting to about 20 per cent of the
number of soldiers engaged in that war
had been filed. while in 1872, or seven
years after the close of the civil war,
only about q per cent of the soldiers
engaged in that war had filed claims,
The commissioner says he is not pre-
pared to believe that those who engaged
in the war with Spain were less patri-
otic or more covetous than their an
cestors, but, in his opinion, it is the
fault of the system of pensioning, with
its active army of attorneys, solicitors
and drummers, who are practically
licensed by the government with the
promise of $s5 for each claim allowed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Surplus Exceeds Capital.

Topeka, Nov. Bank Commissioner
Albaugh received letter from an East
ern financial paper asking him if it
were true that there were nine banks
in Kansas whose surplus was greater
than their capital. 1t said that it had
seen the statement in newspaper and
wanted to confirm it, The bank COM
missioner replied giving a list of thirty
seven state and private banks in Kan
sas under his control where the surplus
is greater than the capital.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Germany Excited.

Berlin, Nov. 11.-German and Rus
sian feeling has been aroused to an in
tense pitch by the action of France in
Selling Turkish ports in order to force
a settlement of French claims against
Sultan Abdul Hands government.
Germany is jealous. Russia is reported
to be rejoicing but still views the situa-
ton with alarm and fears that affairs
in the Balkans and Turkey are rapidly
tending toward crisis that will de-
mand the use of Russian soldiers to pro-
tect the Cars interests.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
For n Church.

Sedalia, Mo-, Nov. S.-Mrs. L. A.
Cochran, of Yonkers, N. Y, presented
the Episcopal church of Sedalia with
$4,000. Several weeks ago she informed
Rev. J. $. Moody, rector, that if the
congregation would raise $4,000 of the
$1,000 debt owed by the church, she
would contribute the remaining $1,000.
This was done by Mr.. Moody, and Mrs.
Cockran's check for $1,000 was re-
ceived.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
England on Anxious Scat.

London, Nov. 6.-What is regarded
as an important announcement to the
people of Great Britain for new taxes
and fresh loans was made by the chan
cellor of the exchequer. Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, in speech at Bristol.
After abiding to the enormous in
crease in the ordinary expenditures of
the government he reviewed the war
taxes and said that the ever increasing
demand on the national exchequer
gave reasons for careful thought and
even anxiety for the future.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Every package Of cocoa or chocolate
put out by Walter Baker G Co., bears
the well-known trademark Of the
chocolate girl, and the place of manu-
facture, Dorchester, Mass House.
keepers are advised to examine theiI
purchases, and make sure that other
goods have not been substituted. They
received three gold medals from the
American exposition.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Our Reed Mating.

A new industry is promised for
North Carolina in the discovery Of
the matting-reed in its river marshes
1t has long been said that mating
could be made only in China, because
the reed suitable for its manufacture
was found only in that country. Re-
Gently reed has been found growing
in the greatest profusion in the waters
of the Trent and Neuse rivers, above
Newbern, N. c.. which experts say is
identical with that used in China for
mating making.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
LoneIIest missionary in world

The loneliest missionary in all the
world is said to be Rev. J. o. Spring
er, whose station is ON Herschel is
land, near the mouth of the Macken-
zie river, well within the Arctic cir
Gle. The latest received letter from
this most solitary man is dated Oct.
%, 1900. No ship has been at Herschel
island for two winters, and the mis-
sionarys white neighbors are at Peel
river, 25O miles away.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
One Filipino Band Hungry.

Catbalogan, Island of Samar, Nov. IL.
The few Filipinos who are surrender
ing say that the insurgent leader Lux
bans provisions are exhausted and that
he and his men are living on a scanty
supply of sweet potatoes. Lulban is
being strongly urged to surrender. He
is weakening, and it is believed he will
yield owing to the blockade making it
impossible for him to procure more
food. The insurgents are described as
being in great fear of the sol
diers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
State Treasury Has Funds.

Topeka, Nov. 6.-State Treasurer
Grimes stated that he would quit
stamping warrants mot paid for want
of funds on November IL. Several
counties are now turning in delinquent
taxes and others will begin turning in
new taxes on December |. The war
rants stamped during the past two
months will be taken up in January.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
The First Ironclad.

According to records recently discovered
the first ironclad was built in the six
teenth century, but as 1t proved unman-
present century people are trying this
medicine and that one In the hope OF find
ing relief from ailments of the stomach.
liver and bowels. There is only one med
icne that will cure indigestion, dyspepsia,
fiatulency bliousness and malaria, fever
and ague and that Is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Try it and you will be convinced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Monthly Coinage Statement.

Washington Nov. s.-The monthly
coinage statement of the coinage execu-
ted at the minis of the United States
shows that for the month of October,
1901, the total coinage was SO, 72s, s6s,
as follows: Gold, S., $50, 900; silver, ST.
791, 466; minor coins, $1S7, $50.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Nowspapsrs Of sweden.

Thore arc 7b1 newspapers and peril,
odicals In Sweden, including fifty-two'
dailies. Stockholm has twelve dailies.
seven published in the morning and
Ave in the evening which is large
number for city of 100000 inhabit-
ants.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

We promise that should you use PUT
NAM FADELESS DYES and be dissat-
is6ed from any cause whatever, to re-
fund 1Oc. for every package.
MONROE DRUG Co., Unionville, Mo.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
800 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is atleast one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
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 constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
Testimonials.
Address T. J. CHENEY g. CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

ALL UP TO DATE HOUsEKEEPERs
use Defiance Cold Water Starch. because
It is better and or. more of 1t for same
money
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Distance doesn't lend enchantment
to ones view of the almighty dollar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
DEFIANCE STARCH

A bent pin on chair is no joke II
you can't see the point.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
AN Open LETTER
Address to Women by the Treas
urer Of the w. C. T. u. of
Kansas City, Mrs. Il. c.
Smith.

"MY DEAR SISTERS 81 believe in
advocating and unfolding everything
that will lift up and help women, and
but little use appears all knowledge
and learning if you have not the heal&
to enjoy it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

buy Defiance and get the best 16 oz for
10 cents. Once used. always used.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Truth is mighty. Sometimes it's
mighty uncomfortable.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Having found by personal expert
ence that Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is q medi-
cine of rare virtue, and having seen
dozens of cures where my suffering
sisters have been dragged back to life
and usefulness from an untimsly grave
simply by the use of a few bottles of
that Compound, must proclaim its
virtues, or should not be doing my
duty to suffering mothers and dragged
out housekeepcrs.
Dear Sister, Is your health poor,
do you feel worn out and used up,
especially do you have any Of the
troubles which beset our ser, take nv
advice let the doctors alone, try
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound; It is better than any
and all doctors, for IL cures and thkY
do not E. G. SMITH, 1919 Ok
St, Treasurer W. G. 7. u, Kansas
City, Mo.-ssoOo fs,fsit y ssous tsstinsr,el b.
rot gsssine
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick uo-
men free. Address, Lynn, Ma
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Whisky is never too old to drink.
Neither are some men.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Indisposed people blame everything
but their appetite.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

should be in everv household, none 81
good. besides OF. more for 10 cents thai
any other brand of cold water starch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large 2 OF. package, 5 cents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15
Stops the Cough and 4
Works OF the Gold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price $50

The actor and the base ball player
both like to score hits
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-15

Isn't it too bad that dissipation
doesn't prolong lie.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-12

In the report made concerning the
workhouse, Prosecutor Day made no
attempt to explain anything. He sim
ply presented cold facts that are capa-
BILE Of deductions. He showed at no
place in his report that there was au-
thority for even beginning work at the
broom factory. He simply went ahead
and told what was done. 1t has been
said that the broom factory was to
cost $4,000. The prosecutor says 1t
cost $5,27S.60. How did so small a
Job come to run $3,07S6e over the es.
innate? He says the power house and
engine cost 1.43398. He does not say
that the construction of anything Of
the sort was ever authorized by any
body. He says the boiler house cost
S7,294.51. Who authorized a boiler
house to cost any such sum? 1t is Gus:
tomary for a manufacturer to put more
money in incidentals than In the main
plant? And does 1t take $1,000 worth
of boiler to get up steam to turn a lit.
tie line shaft that will keep 26 men at
work?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-12

On Tuesday night William j. Bryan
will speak at a Lincoln Jefferson-Jack-
son banquet, in Columbus. 1t will be
one of the notable events in Demo.
cratic history in the state. Mr.. Bryan
has not been in Ohio since the cam
paign last year, and he will bring a
message Of hope and cheer to Ohio
Democrats. Many other Democratic
lead T. will be present. Great interest
will attach to what the fearless Ne
braskan will have to say on the issues
that confront the nation, and espe'
cially such new issues as have come
before the people since the campaign
of 1900 Democracy will begin the
state campaign for victory at the con
clusion of Mr.. Bryan's speech.