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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Spanish War Veterans.

Washington, Feb. 26-Adjutant Gen.
eral Dyer, of the Spanish war veterans,
has issued circular to his organiza-
tion in which he calls attention to the
meeting of the joint committee on con-
solidation of the Spanish War veter-
ans and the Spanish American
Veterans, recently held here. He says
that he regrets that consolidation was
not accomplished, the reason for the
failure being, he says, because of the
request of the committee representing
the Spanish American War Veterans
that the joint committee adjourn until
certain legal action contemplated with
in their association first had been de-
termined. 1t is not thought that con-
solidation will be accomplished before
the annual September meetings of the
two societies.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
anod Roads or no Mails.

Washington, Feb. 25.-In response to
a request of a postmaster for five
leather bags for the use of rural car
riers, who are often obliged to make
the trip on horseback, A. N. Machen,
general superintendent of the division
of rural delivery replies that mail on
horseback or on bicycle is not sufii-
GENTLY protected from the weather. If
the patrons have not enough interest
aokeep the roads in such condition TINT
they uay be easily travelled the service
will be withheld from the community.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Wholesaler. VIII Move.

Musiogec, I. T., Mar. 2.-The an
nouucement that the tribal tax will
c collected in the Choctaw and Chick
asaw nations has caused the whole
salers to look for new locations The
tax is II per cent on all goods intro
duced which TO wholesalers means that
amount every time their stock is turn
ed, or or per cent
The tribal tax cannot be collected in
the Creek nation, and the chamber Of
OF commerce is TALKING steps to get
them 10 locate In Muskogee.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS FOB
WESTERN CANADA.

There will be Thousands Of Amer
leans coming up here in the spring"
was the remark made by a farmer
from the vicinity of Langden, North
Dakota, whom he arrived in Winnipeg,
Manitoba, the capital Of Western Can
ada. q few days since. He was the ad-
vance guard of large body who are
following him, and he has already in
vested in several farming sections for
himself and others and purposes to
take up his permanent abode in this
country. He went on 10 say: Hun
dreds are coming from my district
alone. l know this to be fact for
many Of them are neighbors of mine.
The chief topic Of conversation with
the farmers is the coming imnigra-
ton in the spring.
THE impression general In the part
of Dakota where l Hive that farmers
can get from 10 to IL cents more a
bushel for wheat ON the American
side Of the line than on the Canadian
has not prevented people from turning
their eyes to Canada as a place to
live in. They know they can got land
in this country which is every bit as
fertile as that in Dakota at abert one
quarter the price. 1t is safe to say that
the exodus from Dakota into Canada
this year will exceed the expectations
ct ali Canadians"
The government has established
agencies ut st. Paul, MINI; Omaha,
Neb.: Kansas City, Mo-; Chicago, ILL.,;
indianapolis, Ind; milwaukee, Wis;
Wausau, Wis; Detroit, gault Ste. Ma
rie, and Marquette, Mich; Toledo,
Ohio; Watertown, S. Dakota; Grand
Forks, N. Dakota, and Great Falls,
Mont, and the suggestion is made
that by addressing any OF these. who
are the authorized agents Of the gov
eminent, it will be to the advantage
Of the reader, who will be given the
fullest and most authentic information
regarding the results of mixed farm
ing, dairyirg, ranching and Graiu-rais-
ing, and also supply information as to
freight and passenger rates, etc, etc
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Fire Mt Lowell, Mass.

Lowell, Mass, Mar. 9.-one life was
lost and six persons suffered severely
from burns and smoke at fire which
partially destroyed the Burbank block,
which was used for business purposes
on the street floor and for apartments
on four other floors. The loss on tho
Burbank block by fire was COMPARE
lively small, about $1,000, but an ad-
ditional loss, which may be heavy, has
been done by water to finished cotton
goods, the product of the Mussnch ueetts
mills, in storehouse in the rear.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Admiral Dewey Wins Prize Money.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The u $. SUI
premc court decided the prize money
cases brought by Admiral Dewey on
account Of the vessels sunk at Manila
and afterwards recovered, in their
favor, but the cases of Admiral Samp-
son, for whose name that of Admiral
Taylor was substituted, in his own
behalf and that of his officers and on
account Of Maria Teresa sunk at the
battle of Santiago were decided adj
versely to the claimants. The Teresa
was sunk after being rescued, whereas
the vessels reclaimed at Manila are
still In use
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
NEWS ITEMS Of INTEREST.
Bunched To Catch Up And To
Economic Space.
EACH WORTHY OF ATTENTION.

Chicago, Feb. 2s.-Thirty Chicago
women were caught by detectives in a
pool room, with plenty of evidence
that they were gambling. When ar
rested the most common expression
heard was "What will my husband
say?"
Cambridge City, Ind.-A largo barn
belonging to John s. Daclsey is de-
stroycd by fire and fourteen fine race
horses, being held for next weeks sale
were burned to death. The loss was
$40, 900 with no insurance.
jefferson City, Mo.-The supreme
court of Missouri has affirmed de-
cision giving a merchant damages for
being falsely reported by Bradstreet's
commercial agency.
Sioux Falls, 8. Dan earthquake
was felt on Feb. IS in Lyman county,
this state. 1t was severe enough to
break the ice in the river.
Elizab beth, N. Y.-Ten trolley cars
left here for Chicago on their own
wheels, which ia said to be the first
shipment of trolley cars in that way.
Topeka, Kas-The ways and means
committee of the house of representa-
tives has cut down the appropriation
for beet sugar bounty to 5000 for the
next two years.
St. Joseph, Mich. The Cooper Wells
Knitting works are destroyed by fire,
throwing $50 employees out of work.
The loss is estimated at $500, 900. Sew
eral members Of the night force were
burned and had narrow escapes from
an explosion.
KANSAS City, Mo.-The extensive
Santa Fe freight depot on the west
bottoms and about 90 ears with con-
tents burned with loss estimated at
over 500, 900; one dispatch says $780,,
900. Many of the cars were loaded
with merchandise.
Honolulu, S. IA tremendous hur-
ricane visited Tutulia, one of the Sd
moan group and much damage was
done on both land and sea.
Great Falls, Mont-The local Land
office has received word from Wash
ington to return about million acres
in Northern Montana to entry under
the general land laws.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
ONLY 4 FEW BILLS PASSED.
G'ves Legislature Of 1903 Record
OF Careful StrangIing.
PUERIlE MEASURES CUT OUT,

Topeka, Feb. 26.-The records In
Governor Bailey's office show that only
hfty-so~cn bills have been sent to him
Tor signature. OF this number thirty
one originated in the house and twen-
V-six in the senate. OF the 81 house
bills eS were oflocal nature and did not
Affect more than one county in their
provisions Five general bills origi-
mated in the house and one of these
was for Legislative expenses, another
provided for the control of burial in
sursA'aee companies and another au-
uiorized the governor to make new
contract for keeping Oklahoma prison.
ers in the pcnitentiary. OF the twenty
six senate bills twenty were Of a local
nature. One of the six general bills
was an appropriation for Legislative
expenses and the others made minor
changes in existing laws.
Tive concurrent resolutions have
been adopted. One provides for an
amendment to the constitution which
will enable the governor to veto any
item in an appropriation bill which
does not meet with his approval. The
other provides for an increase in the
price Kansas shah charge for keeping
Oklahoma prisoners in the state peni-
t&beiary. 1t is believed that the final
record will show that this legislature
has passed fewer general bills than
any which has been in session in Kan
sas in recent years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
STRIKERS Mob Workers.

South Bend, Ind, Feb. 25.-An at
tempt was made by mob OF $50 men
to wreok the power house of the Indi-
ana Railway Company and do injury
to the employees there. There were
seven men at the power house when
,slw attack was made. One, the watch
man, was thrown bodily through a
window and seriously injured. Two
others were badly pummeled and CASH
cd with bricl1bats, stones and clubs.
The hesc was turned on the fires under
the boilers. Considerable damage was
one to property.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
De BoISSIERE CASE AGAIN.
Attachment Proceedings Against Per-
sonal Property, Rents, Etc.

Attachment Proceedings Against Per-
sonal Property. Rents, Etc.
Ottawa, KS, Mar. 2.-Another move
in the De Boissiere Orphans home case
is made. Attorneys Troutman and
Stone, Of Topeka, filed attachment pro-
ceedings against all the personal and
real property of L. G. Slime, president
of the board of trustees of the defunct
orphans home. The Kansas supreme
court recently gave the title of the
home property to the Topeka attorneys,
who had purchased the interests of the
French heirs of the late " De Bois-
siere. Troutman and Stone claim
there is due them not less than scr, 900
from De Boissiere's personal property
and from rents and profits on the es-
tate since 1892. Robert Stone, one of
the plaintiffs, was here and instituted
attachment and garnishment proceed
ings that cover all the property held in
the name of L. 9. Slime and in the
names of members of his family and of
his employees. Slime is man of con-
siderable wealth. He has been in
active charge Of the De Boissiere estate
since the property was willed to the
Kansas Odd Fellows in 1892 1t is I'M
derstood the attachment proceedings
and the effort to secure rents and
profits, as well as to secure the personal
property, will be strenuously resisted
in the courts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Negotiations Are OF.

Topeka, Mar. 2.-There will be no
further negotiations between the Santa
Fe conductors and trainmen regarding
the wage scale. According to a member
of the trainmen's committee the final
conference has been held. All that
remains now is for the road to either
accept or reject their proposition No
compromise was agreed upon and the
matter stands as when the conferences
were started and 20 per cent increa5r
in wages and certain other concessions
were demanded by the men.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Drove Out Lobbyists.

Topeka, Feb. 27.-The Sergeant-at-
Arms of the house is after the profess
sional lobbyists who have been growing
very bold. Some Of them actually
60 right to the seats of the members
on the floor and lobby with them while
che house is grinding. Cave has de-
termined TO break up the practice. BE
drove a half dozen of them off the
floor and warned them that IL he
caught them at it again he would
deprive them of all privileges of the
honse
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
POLICY OF ADMINISTRATION.
To Retain Old Soldiers Who Have
Made Good Record.
THE WISH OF The PRESIDENT.

Washington, Mar. e.-The admins
tratton's policy to give the veterans
preference in Office, other things being
equal, is reiterated in the following
letter which Postmaster General Payne
has sent to representative in con-
gress:
Referring to our interview regard
ing the appointment of a postmaster at
--- and to your request that Mr..
-- be appointed, beg to say that
the records of the department show
that the present postmaster has an
excellent record as an official. He has
made most capable and satisfactory
postmaster, both as to his relations
with the department and the patrons
Of the Office. He is veteran OF the
civil war, with most excellent record
as soldier. 1t is the wish of the
president to retain in the service old
soldiers who have made good public
officials and against whom no charges
of misconduct have been preferred,
as is the case in this instance. The
Grand Army veterans residing in --
have entered protest against Mr..
0he present postmaster's) dis
placement. Under these circumstances,
we are not disposed to make change
in the office named. Yours very truly,
III. G. PAYNE,
POSTMASTER General"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Patiant Must Cnnaent.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Consent of the pa
tient, or of some person authorized to
speak for him, must be obtained by a
surgeon before he performs an opera
tioa, according to decision handed
down by Judge Murray L. Tuley The
outcsmc of the operation, the court
held, is not to be considered Without
express consent, the judge finds, a
violation or trespass on the body Of
the individual is committed by the
surgeon in his use of the knife, and
groand is thereby established for a
damage suit,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06

Chicogo, Mar. "A Suit for Sl,OOo,-
900 damages, growing out of the recent
stringency in the coal market, was
fled in the supreme court by coal
dealer and broker at St Joseph, Mo-,
against Coal and Coke Company. He
had a contract with the company for
FIVE years to furnish $500 tons Of coal
daily. When the scarcity of coal oc-
Cured, the company refused to honor
contract The plaintiff is an official Of
a railroad at st. Joseph and supplied
number Of Western roads with coal
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
x..v claim. cherokee Lands.

NuskOkee, l. T., Mar. 1.-The Mis-
souri, Kansas s. Texas railroad has
served notice on Chief Burlington, Of
the Cherokee nation, and the head Of
abe Cherokee land Office, not to allot
the sections of land claimed by that
,,oad in that nation. The road claims
that by act of congress in 1896 it was
GRANTED each alternate section Of land
for ten miles on either side Of its track
,hrs-rh the territory. The grant was
m.ae TO induce railroad to build
shroagii Indian Territory.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06

Washington, Feb. 25.-The secretary
of agriculture received dispatch from
Inspector Shaw, Nogales, Arizona, re
porting that he could find no evidence
of foot and mouth disease in Mexico,
and cattle are now being admitted
into the United States from Mexico,
after inspection, as formerly. Secre-
tarv Wilson has notified the British
authorities at London of the result of
the investig alton.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
storm in Great Britain.

London, Mar. "A gale of almost
unprecedented violence swept Great
Britain and did considerable damage.
Telegraphic communication northward
of Leeds was entirely interrupted The
continental service was interfered with
and large numbers of ships were forced
10 seek shelter in the harbors. Many
minor wrecks occurred and lifeboats
were busy all along the coasts. There
were several fatalities inland, caused
by falling chimneys and flying debris,
and many houses were unroofed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
why He Was Elected.

Independence, Kans., Mar. 2.-For
the first time in years Montgomery
county has for the past two months
been a dry county. Mayo Thomas, the
newly elected county attorney, served
notice Immediately upon taking his
Office, that all joints and gambling
dens must close, ana remain closed
during his term of Office. His order
has been rigidly enforced. Thomas
was elected on the populist ticket and
all the other populist candidates were
defeated by large majorities.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
A Great Merger Deal.

New York, Feb. 27.-Latest reports
indicate that the outcome of the pres
ent negotiations will disclose a scheme
of far-reaching importance. 1t is the
general belief that merger or con-
solidation of the interests in the Frisco,
Rock Island, Atchison and Southern
road is contemplated. Rock Island,
according to gossip, will be the central
figure in the deal. Mr.. YoalSum is re-
reported to be slated for the presidency
of the Rock Island, which, it is pre-
iicted, will dominate the situation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
The Storm Was General.

Topeka, Feb. 27.-The heavy snow
storm this week covered the western
portion of the state. 1t extended from
Dodge City on south and west into
New Mexico. The snow fell from
Monday to Friday and traffic is block
ed. At Liberal snow is lying twenty
four inches on the level, while at Santa
Rosa it Is twelve inches. No trains
from the west got in on time. The
Rock Island train two days late tied
up on switch at Guymon. West bound
trains were held at Buclslin.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Tn, FAX, Inve.tmeut cJmpanies.

St. Louis, No. Feb. 26.-On the plea
that the turf cooperative investment
companies were simply gambling
schemes, and that all investors were
partners in the business, and must
have known the nature of the business,
the first attachment suit of the many
fled against John J. Ryan 6 Co., was
dismissed by Justice Kleiber. The
suit was to recover money invested.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
No Dinner-Got Damages.

Trenton, N. j., Feb. 25.--In the Uni
ted States court here jury awarded
$500 damages to Rev. Henry p. John
son, of Camden, a colored man, who
sued the Pullman Car company for
$40, 900. johnson is editor of the
Christian Advocate, and while riding
in a Pullman car sought services in the
dining car. He claimed that he was
refused food, Notwithstanding that he
applied three times. Finally, when all
the passengers had been served and
the employees were eating, he said he
was offered food.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Cattle Taxes.

Washington, Feb. 27,-Horace Speed,
as United States attorney for Olllaho-
ma, is in Washington to argue before
the supreme court cattle tax case,
wherein over 500, 900 territorial taxes
are involved. Numerous cattle COM
panies, which were feeding stock in
large herds in the OtOe and Ponca
Indian reservations in Oklahoma, Sc
cured an injunction from the Oklahoma
supreme court preventing the collec-
ton of territorial taxes ON such cot
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Lanaaa Declared Valid.

Guthrie, Ok, Feb 24.-Chief Justice
Burford handed down an opinion hold
ing good the leases obtained with the
interior departments approval by the
coal companies operating in the Creek
nation, now known as the Sapulpa,
Choctaw, Catoosa, Newolsa, Red Fork,
Nevaka, Concharty, Car Creek and
Broken Arrow coal companies The
validity of the leases were attacked in
court here by prospective purchasers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Result of western Land Boom.

New York, Feb. 26.-The sub-treas-
ury has made telegraphic transfer of
$500, 900 to Chicago. That much more
had been asked for by Chicago banks
and it is understood that direct ship
ments of from s25, 900 to $1,000. 900
have been made by several loan insti-
buttons Bankers say the hurry call
for currency from Chicago is the result
OF the recent land speculation boom In
several Western states. 1t is thought
that a number Of land payments ma
ture on March 1.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
serinns Cincinnati Fire.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 27,-Over one
half of the best square in Cincinnati is
destroyed by fire. The square was
conceded to be the most solidly con-
structed portion of the city. The half
north of the Baker alley, with the
exception of the Carlisle building, at
the southwestern corner OF Fourth and
Walnut streets, is in ruins while the
American Book company publication
house, the Woodrow Printing Works,
the Zumbriel Box factory and other
concerns are also burned out.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
GnIxestnn,a Sea Wall.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 2S.-The cor
nerslone of the 81, 500, 900 sea wall was
laid and a parade of citizens and
marines and officers from the United
States bsttleships at anchor in the
harbor here. The work on the wall
has progressed most satisfactorily
since its beginning last October. The
wall will be three miles in length and
will give absolute protection to the
city, even from stage of water equal
to the great and disastrous tidal wave
of the 1900 storm.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Powder MIL Explosion.

Cherokee, Kas., Mar. 1.-The press
mill of the Latin and Rand Powder
company's works at Turcls, eight miles
south of here exploded, killing three
mon and injuring 10 Others The ex-
plosion is the fourth since the estab-
lishment of the works in 1889. The
press mill is where the powder is
pressed, calscd and placed in kegs. The
three men killed and the two fatally
hurt were in this room at the time.
One of the men caused the explosion by
carelessly pounding one of the kegs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Evansville, India mn Flooded.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. 26.-Floods
from tributary streams have converted
the Ohio river into a sea. In some
places between here and Paducah, KY,
the river is fifteen miles wide. Thou
sands of acres Of wheat are under
water. On the Indiana side, opposite
greensboro, Ky, the land is covered
a distance of seven miles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Report of Railroad Securities.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The interstate
commerce commission submitted re-
port to the senate, in response to a call
regarding securities issued by railroad
companies. The report says that for
the United States the total par value
of railroad securities is ST., 724 OBS, 500,
and their market value 1891, 1903, 593.
The capital stock is stated to be, par
value, Sc, 021, 1854, 500, and market value
SO, ESQ, IA, 500. The par value of the
funded debt is SIS, 7o2, GIL, 1927, and the
market value SIS, 100, 05s, 027
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
South Africa's Coal Fields.

-Four great coal regions are about to
be exploited in South Africa. The
NEST southerly field lies between
Ladysmith and the northern boundary
of Natal. These regions will In the
near future supply large part Of the
worlds demand for coal. Natal e..
ported 100000 tons in 1901.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Taxation in Switzerland. :.

For some years past taxes in Swift
erland have steadily increased. Basel
imposes 55 france (s10s0) a year on
each inhabitant as income tax This
ia the highest assessment the can.
ton of Argovie has the lowest-21a
francs as cents. There are many
other taxes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Lcyal to His Father:

Ia one OF his orations Daniel Web
ster cried out. will any man dare
say" and his little son in the gallery
impressed with the folly of any per-
son contradicting his father, replied
In q clear voice: mo, pal"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Queer Name for Street.

A remarkable specimen of street
naming in Toledo, the ancient capital
OF Spain, is cited by correspondent
of the Pail Mall Gazette. 1t is "Calle
Del Diablo Pertence al Ayuntamien-
to-" or. in English. "The Devil-Be.
Ion gs-to-th e.Municipal-C Council Street"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Coal Famine at Santa Re.

Santa Fe, N. M, Feb. 25.-The coal
famine Is growing in this city. The
pcniten tiary has been out of coal for
six weeks, and special meeting OF the
city council has been called to protest
against the action of the coal COM
pauies, which have coal mines only 25
miles from Santa Fc.