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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Gold In United States.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Ellis I'll. Rob-
erts, treasurer of the United States in
a paper before the Academy of Science,
said:
1.-THE stock of gold in the United
States shows for four years an annual
average gain of $lO7, 1880 In per
capita the stock of gold in this country
is greater than anywhere else, except
in France and South Africa. The
treasury of the United States held
sl65, 900, 900 and gained $412, $50, 500 in
in five years, while all the official
banks of Europe taken together in the
same period lost $37,477, 1o2. The in
flow of gold has, since July i, 1897,
added an average of S7s,23s,512 every
year to our circulation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Plague L. Checked.

Maxatlan, Mex, Jan. 1.-Con fdenee
is being restored among the inhabi-
itnnts of the city, and less fear is be-
ing felt on account of the supposed
epidemic Of plague. There has bcen
marked decrease in the disease, and
few new cases are reported. The en-
ergetic measures taken by the authori'
ties to stamp out the epidemic have
given excellent results. There have
been few deaths in addition to those
already reported.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
New statehood Scheme.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan. Sin an in
terview W. S. Hopewell, chairman of
the Democratic territorial central COM
mittee of New Mexico, announces him
self in favor of admitting Arizona and
New Mexico as one state. President
Roosevelt is said to have declared to
New Mexico workers for statehood that
he is in favor of joint statehood for
Arizona and New Mexico. Mr.. Hope
we'll says bill effecting the merging
of the two territories into one state
will be introduced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
For Miners Hospital.

Gallup, n. NJ, Jan. 1.-The CONNER
cial club of Gallup has received letter
from General Manager A. G. Wells of
the Santa Fc Coast Lines offering to
donate block % of the railroad addi-
ton of that town to the territory to be
used as the site for the New Mexico
Miners hospital in case the legislature
decides to locate the proposed institu-
ton in Gallup. The block is 300 feet
square, is located on the hill in the
cast side of town and is the best loca-
ton within the town limits
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09

Paris, Jan. 5.-A proposal has been
made to present a piece of sculpture to
President Roosevelt in recognition OF
his services TO the cause of interna-
tional arbitration. The idea to make
this gift to the American president is
the outgrowth of the Venezuelan af-
fair und his attitude on that question.
The funds for the purpose probably
will be raised by private subscription
among European advocates of peace.
1t is proposed that the work be ex-
ccuted BY prominent French sculptor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
LARGE Kansas Land Sale.

Kansas City, Jan. 5-Franklin T..
Brooke president of II Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, investment company, closed Il
deal for the sale to eastern capitalists,
of twenty thousand acres of land in
western Kansas, which, it is stated, is
to be made fit for the development of
Polled-Angus cattle. The tract is sit
uated just southwest of Colby on the
Rock Island railroad system, in the
northwest corner of the state, and is
six miles wide and twelve miles
long.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Frisco to Now Orleans.

New Orleans, Jan. president B.
Il. Yoakum Of the Frisco, system has
announced that his railroad will enter
New Orleans inside Of year if the city
government makes certain concessions
which will be asked soon. The Frisco
has been quietly at work for months
and has purchased property over three
miles, costing million dollars, as part
of the terminal system to be.established
hkre
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Ca.tro Not Heard From.

Washington, Jan. 1.-President Cas-
tro's answer to the allies proposal to
arbitrate the Venezuelan troubles has
not vet been received. In fact, Secre-
tary Hay had nothing of Importance
on the Venezuelan situation to com
municate to the cabinet There are
under discussion such questions as those
relating to the best means OF termina-
ting the blockade, and other matters
touching the personnel of the commits
sion which will meet here to lay down
the lines of the arbitration scheme.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Was to DO married..

Independence, Kans., Jan. 3.-The
body of Henry Hagner was found on
the Santa Fc track early in the morn
ing and he can live only u few
hours longer. Hagner travels for the
Mccormick Harvester Company. He
came in on the night passenger train
to be married Ii is supposed while
walking up the track toward his home,
he was slugged and robbed, as no
money was found in his pockets, al
though he certainly had considerable.
A deep cash is cut across the back OF
his head and his clothing is torn. One
of his hands was cut off by the train
which passed later. No clue has yet
been found.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
COAL HELD BY THE DEALERS.
Thousands Of Tons OF It, For In
creaslng The Price.
WILL PROSECUTE DEALERS.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The investigations
into the cause of the scarcity and high
price of coal in Chicago were begun at
the Palmer House. Attorney General
Hamlin held conference behind
closed doors with representatives of the
coal hauling railroads and of the coal
trade; at the City hall the council COM
mittee on railroads held public
session, hearing statements from men
who direct the movement of coal on
the railroads entering the city, Neither
inquiry resulted in action of the public
ofliciats as yet.
Attorney General Hamlin's investi-
cation, which may continue until Sat
urday, is aimed at discovering whether
there is or has been any unlawful
conspiracy to restrain trade in coal or
to force up prices. Mr.. Hamlin said
that he had made rapid progress, and
intimated that the greater part of the
blame rests with the dealers nd no
the railroads.
"If find proof he said, shat the
thousands upon thousands of tons OF
coal which the dealers hive in the
yards, snow.covered and untouched,
are not actually under contract, but
held for the purpose OF increasing the
price, those dealers will be prosecuted
and compelled to relieve the suffering
occasioned by the scarcity of coal"
Before the railroad committee of the
city council the fact was brought out
that local dealers are holding vast
quantities of coal merely to keep up
the price. The plan is to have loaded
cars re-consigned. Trainmaster John
w. Conveys, of the Pennsylvania road,
testified that during the past few days
one car has been re-consigned seven
times. Other railroad officials said
their rules did not allow cars to be re-
consigned more than once or twice at
the outside Mr.. Conveys promised to
do everything in his power to prevent
the continuation of this practice in the
PENNSYLVANIA yards.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
vor Ipdiau students.

Washington. Jan. a.-The Indian Of
Gee is considering a plan suggested by
the sup.rintendent of the Haskell in
stitute. Lawrence, Kans., by which
Students at Indian schools may be
enabled to get employment away from
.,heir home reservations on farms and
IN towns in the west. The plan does
not contemplate getting them govern
mont Jobs Under present arrange
,,.n,s these students, after quitting
Government schools, return 70 reserva'
tens nost Of them without dollar
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09

Omaha, Neb., Dec 31.-Colonel John
j. Dicltey, superintendent of the Fifth
district of the central division of the
Western Union Telegraph company
and one of the Oldest officials in the
service of that corporation, died at his
home in this city of pneumonia. Mr.
Diclev held an official position with
the Western Union for 25 years. He
was promoter of the first telephone
company and vice president of the
Nebraska Telephone company and vice
president of American Telegraph Co.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
WILL NOT TOLERATE WRONG.
Done BY Brutal And LawIess Men
Of lndianola.
THE POSTOFFICE is CLOSED.

Washington, Jan. 5,-After dis
cussion of the matter by the cabinet, IT.
was decided 10 issue n formal state
mcnt concerning the Indianola case
which has been sent out, and which is
as follows:
1.-The postmaster at Indianola, Miss,
is Mrs. Monnie w. Cox, colored
woman. She served three years as
postmaster under President Harrison.
When President Mckinley came in she
was again appointed, in 1897, nearly
six years ago. Her character and
standing in the community are in
dorsed by the best and most reputable
people in the town.
among those on her bond is the
present Democratic state senator from
the district, together with the leading
banker of Indianola and an ex-senator
from the district, also II Democrat. The
postmaster and her husband own from
$40 900 to Sis, 200 worth of property in
Sunf1ower county. The reports OF
postoffice inspectors show that she has
given the utmost satisfaction to all the
patrons of the office; that she at all
times is courteous, faithful, competent
and honest in the discharge of her
duty; her moral standing in the COM
munity is of the highest; her reputation
So fayx- of Of 10 n
in any state are conducted better.
"The postmaster recently forwarded
her resignation, to take effect on jan
uary 1, but the report OF inspectors
and information received from
various reputable white citizens
of the neighborhood show that the
resignation was forced by brutal and
lawless element purely upon the
ground Of color, and was obtained I'M
der terror CT threats. The mayor of
the town and the sheriff of the county
both told the postoffice inspector that
if she refused to resign they could not
be answerable for her safety, although
not one word was said agsinst her. On
January the bondsmcn of the post
master autographed that the postotlice
was closed; that the postmaster claimed
that her resignation was in the presi-
dents hands to take effect January /,
and that there had been no advice of
the appointment OF her successor.
The telegram closed with the state
ment that prompt action by the presi-
dent necessary for the relief of bust
ness interest. which are being injured
solely by the lawless element of the
town is wholly secondary TO the preser-
vation of the fundamental principle
that the government will not connive
at or tolerate wrong and outrage of
such fragrant character"
"By direction of the president the
following was sent 10 the bondsmen
The postmaster's resignation has been
received but not accepted. In view OF
the facts the postoffice at lndianola is
closed. All mail for that place will be
forwarded to Grcenville. The case
will be referred to the attorney gen.
eral"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09

Norfolk, Va. Jan. -Four boys,
three white and one colored, have died
in Norfolk since Christmas of lock-jaw,
caused by burns received in the firing
of toy pistols, charged with blank
cartridges. George Wright, messen-
GER boy who wounded himself acct
IDENTIFY on Christmas morning has been
attacked by the disease and is reported
to be in dying condition.
Municipal legislation Is proposed tc
prohibit the sale Of these murderOus
Weapons In he fnture
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Stole $1,000 Worth OF Diamonds.

New York, Dec. 3l.-In full view of
the passing crowds a window in u
pawn shop was smashed with a Bel
gian paving block and 81 900 worth of
diamonds were stolen. Only three Of
the gems were recovered after the cap
ture OF the robber. 1t is believed by
the police that several men were in the
Job and that the men who broke the
window passed the jewels to confeder-
ates The thief caught is a bell boy at
hotel. lie said that he was in debt
end wanted TO pay his debts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Ranchman Frozen.

Gallup, N. NJ, Jan. lone mile south
Of Fort Wingate, Ariz., the frozen body
of August McCue has been found in his
wagon which was in a ravinc off the
road with the horses still attached TO
it. The horses were nearly starved
and had apparently been there week.
McCue was Zuni mountain ranchman
for twenty years. A son lives in
Winslow. Ariz
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
On Equal Footing.

Fort Scott, Kans., Jan. 5.-An order
to the effect that no relative of an Off
cial shall be employed in a position
subordinate to that official on the
Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain is
in operation. The order has resulted
in a number of changes at every di.
vision point on the lines in southeast
Kansas, many men holding subordinate
positions having been transferred to
superintendent to whom they are not
related. The motive Of the order is to
place all employees on an equal basis in
the matter of advancement.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
COlliery CAVERN.

Scranton, Pa, Jan. 5.-Abandoned
workings of the Eddy Creek colliery OF
the Delaware & Hudson company, be-
meath the very heart of the town of
Oliphant, caved in and engulfed four
frame buildings covering an aggregate
of ground space of 5000 square feet.
The settling was gradual and the peo-
pie in the affected vicinity escaped.
The settling continued for half an
hour. O'Brien's 3-story hotel, Mrs
Evans double dwelling, Mrs. Ackely's
double store building and one story
barber shop were ground into the
yawning pit. The vein that caved is
$50 feet below the surface.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
waa Full OF Oats,

Fort Dodge, Ia, Jan. 5.-The grain
elevator of the Great Western Cereal
company with capacity of $4,000
bushels is burned causing loss of
SloO, 900 fully covered by insurance
The elevator contained 100000 bushels
of oats and large amount of valuable
machinery, all of which is a total loss.
Several employees escaped with diff
culty and succeeded in saving the
cereal mill. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Australia Needs Wheat.

Washington, Jan. 5.-One hundred
thousand tons of breadstuffs must be
imported from wheat producing CEN
ters to Australia during the coming
season, to meet harvest deficiencies,
saws United States Consul Golding, at
Newcastle, in a report to the state de-
partment dated November II. The
crop in New South Wales, he says, will
not reach fifty per cent of the quantity
reaped last year and Victoria will re-
quire imports of a,637,sso bushels OF
wheat to supply her needs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Rurp. 100000 Bushels.

Baltimore, Jan. 2.-Northern Central
Railroad grain elevator No. is de-
stroyed by ire. Three foreign steamers
the Alexandra, German, Poland. Brit
ish, and Pydna, British, which were
tied up alongside taking in cargoes,
were slightly damaged but they could
be towed to safe harbor. The elevator
had capacity of one million bushels,
and it is said TO have been half full OF
grain. No estimate of the monetary
loss can be given as present, but 1t is
thought it will reach half million.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
NO PATIENCE WITH COLOMBIA.
Congress May Bring Colombia TO Its
Senses.

Senses.
Washington, Jan. 3.-The negotia-
tons with Colombia for canal treaty
have been suspended again and Secre-
tary Hays patience is very nearly ex-
hausted. Mr. Herran, the charge
d'affaires of Colombia, is not to blame,
for he has acted with energy, intelli-
gence and good sense since Minister
Conchas retired from the field and
returned to his country. The treaty
is practically completed and is ready
to sign. 1t was confidently expected
that it would be signed before the first
of the new year, but the authorities at
Bogcta have forbidden Mr.. Herran, or
at least will not authorize him, to con-
cludc the negotiations.
The president is not inclined to tenn
porize with Colombia much longer, and
the members of the senate and house
of representatives who have taken the
most interest in canal legislation are OF
the opinion that the negotiations VIII
Colombia better be terminated and
work begun on the Nicaragua route.
AS soon as congress reassembles Mr..
Morgan in the senate and Mr.. Hep
burn in the house will introduce
resolutions instructing the president
not to bother with Colombia any long.
err, but to close with Nicaragua and
Costa Rica and commence construction.
Such action will probably bring
Colombia to terms.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
DIsplaY Ordered Out,

Topeka, Jan. 1. - Superintendent
Charles, of the Boys Industrial school,
put display of articles made by the
bows in the state house to show the
teachers what the boys could do in the
industrial line. The executive council
ordered the display taken out claiming
that nothing should be done to en-
courage young people to believe that
the reform school is the proper place
, to learn a trade, as such teaching
would encourage crime
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
More Rain Less wind

Lawrence, Jan. AIN his meteor
illogical summary of 1902, Dr. +. II.
snow, Of the University of Kansas, says:
at is fact to be emphasized that the
average annual rainfall at this station
has now passed 80 inches notwith-
standing the great deficiency of the
year 1901.
s'There Is no doubt that the rainfall
Of Kansas is slowly increasing, while
the wind velocity is slowly decreasing,
two points of great Importance 10 The
welfare Of the stats."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Santa Fe Telegrhphers.

Topeka, Jan. 5.-Charles Il. 'Gaunt'
superintcndent of telegraph of the
Santa Fe, is quoted as saying that the
road was holding no negotiations with
the telegraphers as reported. The
policy of the road is understood to he
against recognizing or negotia' ing
with the telegraphers. No discrimina'
ton will be made against union men,
however, a number of whom are in the
employ of the company.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
SCHOOL LAND TOO CHEAP.
Auditor Cole Makes Recommendations
on This Subject.

Topeka, Jan. l.-Relative to school
lands, Auditor Cole says:
would call attention to the fact that
nearly all of the permanent school land
that is being contracted in the state,
now and since March /, 1901, is being
sold at $1.95 per acre. Chapter $50,
Session Laws, of 1901, provided that
no appraisement of school land should
be made for less than $l.95." There is
some school land in the state that is
not worth any more than this, but
from the hest information | can get
from the county clerks, most of the
school land is worth much more than
this, and / would, therefore, suggest
that this act be repealed. | would also
suggest that the minimum price for
which school land can be leased should
be increased. and the law SO amended
that the county clerk would be re-
quired to report to the auditor of state
all school land leases. The law at this
time does not require the county clerk
10 make this report.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09

Wichita, Dec. sl.-The fire marshal
has issued a permit to the St Louis and
San Francisco Railway company to
build their passenger depot at the cor
ner of Douglas and Mosley avenues.
The building, according to the permit,
Is to be two stories high and built OF
brick and stone. 1t is 45x9O feet and
will cost, furnishings and all, sls,Soo'
The foundation is now completed
and as soon as the fine weather comes
the structure will be rushed to com
nlction
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
DepopulatIng villages.

Manila, Dee. 31.-Moros on the island
Of Mindanao report that cholera is de-
populating the villages on the east side
of Lake Lanao. At Maciu there is an
average of fifty deaths day. The
disease also prevails at Bacolod. 1t has
appeared on ali sides of Lake Lanao,
but the Visayan residents of the
island do not yet seem 70 have been
attacked
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
rvent,eth century OnerInR.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 2.-one OF
the most impressive services ever held
in Springfield was that in Trinity
church, when DIR. E. NJ. Mills, secre-
tary of the Twentieth Century thank
offering commission made the an
nouncement that the Methodists of the
country had raised more than 500, Ooo,-
600 in response to the movement
inaugurated by the board of bishops
four years ago. About one-twenty-
fifth Of the entire amount has been
given BY Methodist ministers sons.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Boycott Ruiuib cd.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. Judge Coch-
ran OF the United States district court,
granted an injunction against the
clothing cutters and trimmers union,
forbidding it to continue boycott
against a wholesale clothiers firm of
Cincinnati. The complaint against
the defendants was that they mailed
matter to customers of the plaintiff
firm, endeavoring to persuade them to
withhold custom. The court held that
organizations of this kind have no
right in any way to attempt to per-
suade persons to withhold their GUS
tom
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09

Cleveland, o., Jan. 2.-The Cleveland
City Railway Company, known locally
as the Little Consolidated, through its
president, senator n. a. Hanna, signed
one year contract with the Anal
gamated Association OF Street Railway
Employees of America, covering the
scale Of wages to be paid to its motor
men and conductors. The hundreds Of
employees of the company are much
elated over the successful outcome of
negotiations that have been in progress
for some time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
nituminous Miner. Next.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 3i.-The
bituminous miners of the country are
preparing to ask for an increase OF
from IS to 20 per cent in wages at the
coming session of the national conven-
ton. It. is admitted by the leaders
in the different states that an increase
Of about this figure will be demanded.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
Knnsn. Railroads.

Topeka. Jan. 3.-Some idea of the
magnitude of the railroad interests in
Kansas may he obtained from the re-
port Of the state board of railroad
commissioners which has just been is.
sued. The board has been in existence
only little over q year, and has trans
acted a large amount OF business.
Concrctely IL may he stated that
there are 10, 4ss miles Of railroad in the
state, 3o,55s employes, receiving
salaries aggregating over Ie millioz
dcllarA
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09

San Francisco, Jan. a.-The fist
message from Honolulu over the Pacific
cable was received here. The signals
were perfect at both ends. The speed
was fast, but the operators have not
figured out the rate at which the
earliest messages were received. The
first message was from Governor Dole
to President Roosevelt.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-09
JANUARY MAGAZINES.

SUMMARY of a portion of the good
things in the January Everybody's:
The leading feature of this number is
a new ARABIAN Nights" story found
recently by DR.. Seybold among the
Arabic manuscripts of Consul Wetz-
stein of Damascus. Mrs Bessie Van
Vorsts last article of the series of
1.-The Woman that Tolls" describes
her experiences in factories in Chicago.
-"The Personality of Helen Gould is
most timely and intensely interesting.
The author closes with; Most of us
can be reached by dramatic cry for
help, a pitiful, obvious tragedy flung
in front of our windows. But Miss
Gould's true claims to the hearts of her
countrymen lie in faithful, undramatic,
day-by-day service; the ready help,
here for struggling student, there
for crippled child; the long hours of
work on committees by which some
public end is achieved; the thousand
good deeds of which even her own
right hand does not know, SO modest
is her left"