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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
THE farmers PROGRAM.
As Arranged by Secretary Coburn
for the Annual Meeting.
ELEVEN IMPORTANT THEMES,

Topeka, Dec. 15.--Secretary Coburn
has made public the program OF the
annual meeting of the state board OF
agriculture to be held at Topeka
January 1916. 1t follows:
Wednesday, January IA, 7:@o p. M:
Address of welcome, Governor w. j.
Bailey.
Address of welcome on behalf of city,
Mayor Albert Parker.
Response, the president, Edward
Taylor.
1.-The Work of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture in its Relation
to the Development of the Middle
West" DR.. B. 4. Galloway, chief of
bureau of plant industry, Washington,
d. c.
1.-THE End of the Cattle-Meat," A.
G. Halliwell, editor Live Stock World,
Chicago
Thursday, $3.50 a. M:
1.-THE Grange-Its Past and Possible
ties" E. w. Westgate, master Kansas
state grange, Manhattan.
"The General-purpose Hog of the
Twentieth Century," Frank Hoover,
Columbus.
Afternoon session.:
"The Railroads and the Farmer" j.
w. Gleed, Topeka.
"The Farmer and the Railroads, y
DR.. Henry Wallace, editor Wallace's
Taamer, Des Moines, Iowa.
Evening session:
"Soil Cultivation" A. M. Ten Eycls,
professor of agriculture, Kansas State
Agricultural college, Manhattan.
"rhe Ideal Woman" Mrs Hill p.
Wilson, Lawrence.
Friday, 9:3o a. M:
"Live Stock and Agricultural Future
of Northwest Kansas" Otis L. Benton
Oberlin.
"Growing Beef on High Priced
Land" E. A. Burnett, professor OF ami
NAL husbandry, University of Nebras-
lSa, Lincoln.
Afternoon session.
| Election of officers and members.
Live Stock Husbandry and Agricpl-
tural Prosperity" L. Ii. kerrick,
Bloomington, ILL.,
Query box.
Evening session.
Improvement of Farm Crops" Pro-
fessor James Atkinson, editor Home
stead, Des Moines, Iowa.
Gardening on the Santa Fe Trail,
Mrs Henry Block, Syracuse.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
MARKLE'S MINERS TALES.
Their Side Is Given BY Actual
Sufferers.
CLUB AND KICK THE BOYS.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 1l.-Tales oil
eviction from houses owned by u. ID.
Marllle g. Co., the narration OF the
death of n wife as result of an en-
Forced removal from her home, and the
story of woman, whose husband was
killed in the Markle mines, ami OF how
she and two boys struggled for years
20 pay the Marklcs the back rent and
coal she owed them, were the principal
features of the session of the coal
strike commission. The testimol as
presented by some t.c witnesses
whose lives are given up to the coal
mining industry was at times pathetlc
and surprising to the commissioners
who listened to it with undivided at
tention.
The attorneys for the large coal COM
panies have nothing to say regarding
the character of the testimony being
presented, but those representing the
miners are well pleased.
James McMonigle, miner formerly
employed by the Markles, said the breast
he was working in was so dangerous
that he complained to the company
officials that he might be killed. He
was told that if he worked any other
breast he would not be given any cars.
He went out on strike and after the
suspension he was refused work and
evicted from his house.
Chairman Gray asked what the out
side market price for powder was
Some of the Independent operators said
81. 25 kcg, but the attorneys for the
miners said 90 to 05 cents key. The
companies are selling it to the miners
at ST. so keg.
An 1s-year-old Hungarian slate
picker employed by the MarlSles said
that before the strike he received 90
cents. Now he received only 70 cents.
The company never notified him OF
any red ction, and he still does the
same work. He said the breaker boss,
who stands over the pickers, often
dubbed him, kicked him and sworc at
him for not picking slate faster.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Mexico City, Dec. Eel Impartial,
the liberal newspaper, in discussing the
Venezuelan troubles, sees in the atti-
tude of Germany and England at at
tempt 70 try how far reaching is the
shadow. for some threatening, for 9TH
ers protecting. of the Monroe doctrine.
The Mexican Herald says that blood
is thicker than water for the Latins. as
well as for the Anglo-celts. aud that
Latin America looks on with anxiety.
II eensures Castro as the representa-
,ivs Of Tamuapyisn in Venezuela
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
rrano. Ha. Larger Claims.

Washington, Dec. 15.-If there is an
attempt to possess themselves of all the
customs receipts on the part of Great
Britain and Germany protests naturally
might be expected to follow from France
which holds claims aggregating more
than the combined claims Of England
and Germany, and Venezuela. it is un-
derstood, already has arranged for
their payment on an installment plan
out Of Venezuelan custom receipts, an
arrangement that might be disturbed
By the British and German program
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
This Surely Settles 1t.

Chicago, Dec. Ex-senator Hanna
said: 81 have never been candidate,
nor will l ever be candidate. have
announced that time and time again.
don't want the job and wouldn't take
it."
OF General L. T. Kitchener, who sent
out letter sounding politicians on Han
mas candidacy, the senator said: "This
man Kitchener is chump-big chump.
He hasn't any head at all to send out
such stuff | used to think he was a. poll
tician, but / don't now. He's chump.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Soma CommIttse Action.

Washington, Dec. 15.- The house
committee on judiciary took up for con-
sideration three joint resolutions in
troduccd in the house proposing an
amendment to the constitution to dis
qualify persons found guilty of poly
gamy from holding Office and to pro-
hibit polygamy. By vote of z to 6
it was decided not to report any of the
measures TO the house. The senate
committee on education and labor
listened to arguments for and against
the eight-hour bill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Cole Would Sue Counties.

Topeka, Dec Estate Auditor Cole
sui mitted to the attorney general a list
OF counties delinquent in the payment
of state taxes, with the recommendation
that the legal department proceed to
collect the amounts In order to do it.,
Judgment must be obtained and an or
der issued by the court directing the
county commissioners to make an addi-
tional tax levy. Wyandotte county
heads the list OF delinquents with over
$12, 900 on the red side of the ledger.
OF this sum, $1,000 is the last years de-
linquency,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
P,,nter.. Home Has Library.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Dec. H.
Mrs Amos ]. Cummings, widow of the
late New York congressman and editor,
who is here, says that her late hus-
bands library will shortly be given to
the Union Printers homo here. Mr..
Cummings was one of the original
trustees of the home. He frequently
said lie would bequeath his books to
the home. Though his will failed to con-
tain the provision, Mrs Cummings has
provided in her own viii for the gift.
The library is extensive and valuable.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Topeka, Dec. l3.-This city is to have
a new steel bridge factory, the one now
known as the Elizabeth Steel Bridge
company of Elizabeth, Ill. A letter
from John Skene, proprietor of the es-
adjustment, announcing his decision of
removal here, was read before the
Commercial club. Mr.. Slxene stated that
the field for the products of his and sim
liar establishments was gradually NOV
ing west, aud that it was to his interest
to place his base of operations there.
He looked at other possible locations.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Canadian Irrigation.

Vancouver. B. c., Dec. 10.-A special
from Montreal says: Among the inn
provements proposed at the executive
meeting of the Canadian Pacific is a
proposition for the irrigation of two
and half million acres of semi-arid
lands between Calgary and Medicine
Hat. The expenses will be enormous,
water being conveyed from the Bow
river to the plain at the cost OF 50 an
acre. The plan promises a success
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Object to Double Pay.

Washington, Dec. 1o.-The senate
committee on appropriations agreed to
report the house resolution appropria-
ting $4,000 for the anthracite coal
strike commission. The bill will be
amended so as to provide that officers
OF the government serving on the COM
mission shall not receive double COM
pensation, but provision will be made
for their expenses.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
ca, Mosby ObeyIng Orders.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 15.-Colonel John
s. Mosby, the special agent of the land
department., whose whereabouts have
been unknown here for ten days, has
at last been heard from.
He went from Omaha TO Alliance,
Neb., and is there now tearing down
fences around range lands, despite the
threats of violence made by some OF
the ranchmen, in the hope of soaring
him off. lie is also looking into the
fraudulent homestead entries made by
soldiers widows.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
potro,t without water.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 15.-Anchor ice
clogged the intake pipes of the local
water works system in Lake st. Clair,
and, the city suffered from water
shortage for time. 1t was so serious
during the carly hours of the morning
that number of factories were CON-
PEELED to suspend for the day because
of lack of water.
II is estimated that 5000 or 1900
men were compelled to be idle and lose
one days pay en- account OF the water
famine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
santa re clerk. Want More.

Topeka, Dec. ia movement is on
foot among the thousand of clerks en-
ployed by the Santa Fe railway to Sc
cure a general increase in wages.
The request for more pay will come
before the freight and passenger officials
of the road, and the head of this de-
partment is Second Vice-President
Paul Morton. AS yet the plans have
not taken definite form, as it is very
difficult to ascertain just how far the
movement has spread or how strong the
organization of railway clerks is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
rlrnn stlll Confident.

Washington, Dec. Ill believe, "
said Delegate Flynn, that the omni-
bus bill, providing for statehood for
the three territories, will pass. There
is positively nothing in the statement
that the president is going to fight it.
Neither is there anything in the state
ment that the president is for single
statehood as against the omnibus bill. v
This is Mr.. Flynn's answer TO the
rumor widely circulated that the pres
ident had been won over to the side Of
the committee.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Draper. Pipe Dream.

Wichita, Kan, Dec 15.-Representa-
tives from the Philadelphia North
American are here for the purpose of
fling suit against W. R. Draper, a
former newspaper correspondent here,
who wrote pipe dream for an eastern
paper about an Indian, White Buffalo.
The story stated that White Buffalo
had killed three Indian maideus in In.
dian Territory and was very sensation
al and untruthfuL
Draper is now in St Louis, held for
q preliminary. hearing
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Coburn's Biennial.

Topeka, Dec 10.-Three carloads OF
Ahite paper will be used by the state
printer in publishing Secretary Co.
burns biennial report. The legisla'
ture two years ago realized the benefits
derived by the farmers from the book
and passed law providing for the
publication OF 10000 volumes. The
book is about two-thirds completed.
Mr.. Coburn says it will be ready for
distribution by January l.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Parsons Asylum Contract.

Topeka, Dec. 1.-THE State Board
of Charities has let the contract for the
heating, plumbing and sewerage work
at the new state insane asylum at Par
sons to the Foley Plumbing company
of Leavenworth for $24, $50. There
were several other bidders: They were:
Cotter Plumbing company, Kansas
City, S95, 900; McCaffert Plumbing COM
pany, Parsons, sec, 6O6; Grasber Bros. ,
Lawrence, S25, $50.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
a;uards For E.press wagons.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 11.-Four ex-
press companies have placed guards on
all wagons transporting property OF
value to and from trains. Recently the
Pacific and the Adams companies have
suffered severe losses by the depreda-
tions of robbers whose work has been
clever enough to elude detection. The
wagons frequently have been robbed
on the principal streets of the city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Judge Hook Impartial.

Leavenworth. Kan, Dec. ia CON-
mittee of the Kansas City, Kan, Bar
association held conference with
United States Judge w. c. Hook rela-
tive to establishing a new district Of the
Kansas federal circuit and district
courts.
Judge Hook was very careful in re-
fusing to agree to any court term In
Kansas City, Kan, that would inter
fere with the present terms Of court in
either Leavenworth, Topeka. Wichita
or Fort Scott
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
c,tv Must be More Decent.

Leavenworth, Dec 15.-Leavenworth
cifv officials and merchants were con-
siderably stirred up over report that
Colonel Miner commander at Fort
Lcavenworth, was about to Issue an
order prohibiting the soldiers at Fort
I,eayenworth from coming to the city
because of the demoralizing influences
of immoral houses and gambling
places.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Passed withou. Debate.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house
passed the pension appropriation bill,
CARRYING s139, 900, 900, without word
of debate and devoted the remainder of
the day to the passage of bills on the
calendar, quite n number of which
were passed. To prevent the passage
of bill to prohibit the military bands
from engaging in competition with
private bands, Mr.. w. A. Smith, OF
Michigan, made the point of no
quorum and the house thereupon ad.
iourned.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Berlin, Dec. l0-Seigman and Halski,
after exclusive experiments with Prof.
Pupins long distance telephone inven"
ton, have acquired his patents for
Europe and intend to connect all the
great centers. The experiments have
shown that with the Pupin wire
message is plainly audible to person
standing over ten yards from an or
binary receiver.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
No Jury Cases Tried.

Topeka, Dec. 1O.-During the No
yember term of the federal court just
closed here not a single jury case was
tried. This is the first time in the
history of the court that this has hap
pened. Casually this term Of court is
the busiest of the year." said Judge
Hook. "Morc jury cases are tried
than during all the other terms COM
bined. For this reason it is remarka-
BILE that no jury cases were tried this
time"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Baden.PoWell a Wit.

Gen. Baden-Powell, the popular
English warrior, was at luncheon
recently where celebrated physician
was his fellow guest. The doctor was
chatting the soldier and said: How
do you feel after killing a man profess
sionally?" The general replied in his
characteristic silky tone: ooh, don't
mind it much more than you do.
dare say"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Prote.t From New Mexico.

Albuquerque, N. M, Dec. 11.-At
mass meeting held here resolutions
were adopted protesting against the
majority report of the senate commit
tee on territories concerning the omni-
bus statehood bill. A large delegation
of the influential men Of New Mexico
left for Washington to work for state
hood for New Mexico.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
For Arbitration.

Washington, Dec. IA joint reso-
luton was offered in the house by Nir.
Shafroth (Colorado), authorizing the
president to propose to Great Britain
and Germany to submit their claims
against Venezuela to arbitration and
TO guarantee the payment of the awards
that NAV be found.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
bIillers Aroused.

Wichita, Dec. 1O.-Several Kansas
millers held secret meeting here and
raised $4,000 to prosecute injunction
proceedings in the federal courts
against Kansas railroads putting into
effect as proposed, on December Is,
higher freight rates on grain and grain
products out of the state than now
prevails.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Her Position.

A young lady applicant for school
out west, says st. Louis humorist,
was asked the question: What is
your position upon whipping chill
dren?" and her reply was: my usual
position is on a chair. with the child
held firmly across my knees, face
downward" She got the school.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Army Societies Merged.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Dee. 13.-The
two societies composed Of Philippine
veterans, the National Society OF the
Army of the Philippines and the Philip
pine Island Veterans, have been
merged, and the National Society OF
the Army of the Philippines is the one
that survives.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
saIvationists Building Citadel.

The Salvation Army is building a
large citadel in Cleveland. Ohio, for
institutional work. Total cost will be-
about 100000. Already 100000 has
been paid on the building and site.
An appeal to John D. Rockefeller for
assistance has brought forth the re-
spouse that if by May l, 1903, $780,
900 has been paid on the entire cost
he will make the final payment Of
$4,000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Kent Family Records.

Two New Jersey people celebrated
their golden wedding recently, and
the family record reads: Gross
words spoken by either husband or
wife, none; number of times the kitch-
en- fire has had to be built, 1928;
number Of times Mr.. Dixon has built
1t, 1929" But are family records
always to be depended on?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Nh Time at Short Session.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Elections COM
mittee No. Of the house has had a
meeting and decided to postpone con-
sideration of southern election frauds,
Acknowledgement, etc, until the next
congress, the reason given being that
there is no time during the short ses-
sion to take up so large q question.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Worlds Largest Bean Field.

The present average yield of lima
beans in Southern California is 22,000,-
900 pounds, which is about three
fourths of the total production of the
world One ranch in the bean country
covers 1900 acres. This is the larg-
est bean field in the world, and it re-
quires forty tons of seed beans to
plant it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Doctors Make Mistakes.

Repeated mistakes Of diagnosis
were made by doctors during the
recent outbreak of bubonic plague,
the disease being often described as
influenza, enteric fever and malaria,
states a local government board re-
port, according to the London Daily
Mail
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Big Fire In Canada.

New Westminster, b. c., Dec. ia
fire in the business section of this city
destroyed property valued at $780,
The fire started at 1890 o'clock in the
basement of the Standard furniture
store and was not under control until
o'clock.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
tn stop Girl Tramc.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE president
has sent to the senate a general inter-
national agreement in the shape OF a
treaty for the suppression OF the traffic
in girls for illegitimate purposes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
The Gulf Stream.

The gulf stream is 200 fathok y.
deep off Cape Florida. Near Cape
Hatteras the depth is only half as
great, the stream appearing to have
run uphill, with an ascent of 10 inch
es to the mile.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR
EOR 1909

six sheets 1ox15 inches, Of beautifuY
reproductions, in colors. Of pastef'
drawings by Bryson, is now ready for
distribution and win be mailed on re-
CENT OF twenty-five (25) cents-co'n
or stamps. Address +. A. Miller. Gen
eral Passenger AgeRt. Chicago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Many Of us might be happy IL we
did not suffer from disorders of the
liver. Then we ought to use DR.. Au-
gust Koenig's Hamburg Drops, which
cure the disorders and bring the
whole system to a healthy condition.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
srxs,nIr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

will have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more Tor
the same money, but also because OF
superior quality.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

WHEN YOU BUY STARCH
buy Defiance and get the best, 16 OF. for
10 cents Once used, always used.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Dealers say that as soon as custom
err tries Defiance Starch it is impossible
to sell them any other cold water
starch. 1t can be used cold or boiled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
-, rp no DArE uoUsEKEEPERs

use Defiance Cold Water Starch, be-
cause it is better and OF. more Oh
for same money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

1t is often hard to distinguish the
difference between peacemaker and
a busybody.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

piso,s Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF as
a cough cure.-J. w. O'BRiEN, S2S Third A'e-'
N. Minneapolis MINI, JAN Q, lsoo
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
Mother Gray,s Sweet Powders for Children

Successfully used BY Mother Gray,
nurse in the Childrcn's Home in New
York. Cures Feverishness, Bad stom.
ach. Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms Over &c, 900 testimonials. At
all druggists. 25c. Sample FREE, Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

of course brains count-but they
frequently get mixed mp in their ca
cnlations
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

A spoiled child is to be pitied because
of it's fool parents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

To Cure Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Carpets can be colored on the floor
with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

He is wise son who knoweth when
his own father will stand for touch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

All the worlds a stage and all the
women thereon want speaking parts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

The photographer who doesn't wisi
To be a flat failure must fiatter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

No. Maud, dear; it doesn't take an
artist to work drawbridge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19
RED CROSS BALL BLUE

Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it, Large OF. package only cents
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Unless a man proposes he can never
hone to. attain perfection-so says a
spinster.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Early frost catches the budding
genius.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-12-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums reduces I'm
allays pain, wind collie Csc bottle.