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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Judge Raymond Selects a Case To
Go To Higher Court.
lEASES'AT IS CENTS AN ACRE.
First Cash Payment Soon Squandered
And Minors Get no More of IL.

Muslogcc, l. T., Aug 3l,-The Uni
ted States court, in Il minor land lease
ease, went on record regarding the
why Indian allotments are leased in
Indian Territory. Judge Raymond,
United States judge of the Western
district of Indian Territory, delivered
the opinion, and the case has been
selected rs the one to be appealed to
the higher courts as II test. The title
of the suit is the Indian Land and
Trust Company against the Indian
agent and II, A. Barnett, guardian of
Sally Hodge and others, in which the
plaintiff sought to enjoin the Indian
agent from putting II legal guardian
in possession of certain lands. The
court denied the injunction and held
that Il lease made by II natural guar
dian is not legal Judge Raymond
said:
"Lct MS look at this contract. 1t
covers 900 acres of land for term of
five years, eighty acres being that of
the minor and 100 acres being that of
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
CONSUL WAS NOT KILLED.
No Change Made In Orders To Admiral
Cotton.

Constantinople, Aug. 81. The error
in stating that Vice Consul Magelssen
had been killed arose from mistake
in a cipher telegram.
New York. Aug. Fl In response
to a telegram of inquiry regarding the
reported assassination of Vice Consul
Magelssen at Beirut, Syria, Mr.. Freycr,
treasurer of the board of the Presby
terrain mission at Beirut, has ca bled to
the Associated Press as follows:
Beirut, Syria. Although The at
tack made on Vice Consul Magelssen
was evidently prcmcdtated, the bullet
missed him and he escaped uninjured.
"FREYER."
Oyster Bay 1t can be said to be the
purpose of President Roosevelt to
afford American citizens in the dis
turbed province of Turkey all the
protection possible. For that reason,
and for others that may develop in II
short time, the decision is reached that
no change will be made at this time in
the order to the American squadron.
Admiral Cotton will proceed with his
vessels to the Turkish waters, with the
idea of safeguarding fully Americans
ana American interests.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Richards Is Responsible.

Washington, Aug. commissioner
General Richards of the general land
Office relieves Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock of all responsibility attach
ing to the sale of town lots in Hobart,
Anadarl1o and Lawton, Okla, and the
disposition of the proceeds. IL con
Quoted the sale of these lots and
handled every cent of the money" said
the commissioner land the money
realized was deposited by me in the
subtreasury at st. Louis, where it is
still, with the exception of that which
has been expended for public improve
nents under the provisions of the
law"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
A DESTRUCTIVE ClOUDBURST
People Driven From Flooded Houses
Much Damage to Railroads.

Marysvillc, Kas., Aug. 27.--A cloud
burst struck in this vicinity causing
the Big Blue river TO rise sixteen feet
within few hours and sending a great
flood of water south down the bottoms
along that stream. Many inhabitants
in the lowiands were driven from their
homes and heavy damage to property
was done. Frederick Ivers, of Bailey
Vile, went down with Il bridge ana
was drowned.
Marysville WAS delugcd and the bot
toms were filed with water from three
to fifteen feet deep. Fifty houses were
almost entirely submerged, their in
mates taking refuge in trees and on
house tops. Seventv-tive persons had
been rescued in boats ut daylight, and
by noon twenty others had been taken
to places Of safety. The storm washed
out the tracks on the Blue Valley
branch of the Union Pacific for several
miles, and wiped out telegraph and
telephone wires
At Blue Rapids the Blue river rose
to within few inches of the highest
point in the June rise, causing much
damage TO farm and property.
A wall of water struck Vlcits, Il town
of 900 on the Vermllion river driv-
ing the residents of the lo;vands from
their homes while % residences were
inundated. The damage at that place
is estimated at $50, 600 The river was
three miles wide.
Slight damage was also done at Mari.
eta, north of Marysvillc, close to the
Nebraska line.
The same storm struck Seneca, where
four and three-quarters inches of
water fell. 1t was the heaviest down
fall since 1883 and it left the Nemaha
river the highest for years. Many
fields were inundated, the Grand
Island railway bridge at Beattie went
out, and several miles of track and half
dozen culverts on THAT road were
wrecked
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Parks Goes to Sing Sing.

New York, ,Aug. 29-Sam Parks,
business agent for the housesmiths
and bridgemen's union, was sentenced
TO not less than two years and six
months nor more than three years
and six months in Sing Sing on a
charge of eXtortion.
Parks was convicted OF extortion in
having taken 5000 from Josephas
Plenty, Hoboken contractor, to call
off strike. Three other Indictments
on similar charges are awaiting action.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Editors Protected.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 31.-The recent APP
peal to President Roosevelt, made by
John A. Sleichcr, president of the Re-
publican National Editorial Associa-
ton, in behalf of the convicted reform"
editors of Shanghai, whose surrender
has been demanded by the Picking
authorities, has received prompt and
favorable consideration. BY direction
of the president the state department
has notified our representatives in
China that the editors must not be
given up for punishment outside the
settlement
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
ABOUT INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

I the mother Two hundred acres for
five years is the equivalent of 1000
acres for one year. One hundred and
fifty dollars is the consideration for
the contract, Is cents per acre per
year. That is the income from this
S0-acre tract of land. The share of
the minor child at 10 cents per acre
per year, amounts to Sl9 per year.
"a personal inspection of the land
made by me shows it to be good soil,
growing splendid crop. The value
of the land is from $40 to $50 per acre,
and its annual cash rental value is
from s.. so to So per acre. The Muslio-
gee Southern railroad paid at the rate
OF $50 per acre for land of no better
quality just mile east of this tract
less than six months ago.
The lessecs, by the terms of the
lease, are not compelled to build sim
gle rod of fence, nor erect a house,
shed stable or crib, nor sink n well,
except at their discretion. The land
was in state of cultivation when
lessces took possession of it, and no
court would have approved the lease
of this minors land at such figure.
1.-The inducemcnt to make this lease
was evidently the $50 cash in advance,
which, no doubt, has long since been
and this minor child will
have no income for its support, or edu-
cation from this $3, 600 or 81, 600 worth
of property for five years, if this con-
tract is upheld"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Krng Gun Discarded.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 31.-The
announcement is made here by MEM
Der of the special board appointed by
The ordnance department to make
life tests al Buffalo that the United
States government will issue formal
announcement of the adoption of the
improved Springfield and the discard
ing of the Krag. The weapon adopted
will be seven pounds in weight, while
the Krag now i'll use weighs nine. The
Krags will be distributed to the militia
of the various states.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Topeka, Aug. 2s.-General Bell, in
Washington to urge the war depart
ment to create a Kansas department.
At present the two forts in Kansas are
in the department of the Missouri.
General Bell says that the efficiency of
the army or that part of it which is
trained at Fort I.eavenworth and Fort
Riley will be greatly improved if a
Kansas Department is esta blished.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
A NEW ROUTE.
The Road to MELVILLE.

It is by change of diet that one can
get fairly on the road to health after
years of sickness, for most i'll health
comes from improper feeding.
What boon it is to shake off cof-
fee sickness and nervous headaches
as some can if determined.
One woman accomplished it in this
way: "A few years ago I suffered
terribly from sick and nervous head
aches being frequently confined to my
bed two or three days at time, the
attacks coming on from one TO four
times in every month. tried
medicines of all kinds but
could get no real relief until my par
ents finally persuaded me to quit the
use of coffee altogether and try Pos
tum Food Coffee. 1t had come to a
point where | was so utterly miser-
able that l was willing to make any
reasonable trial
"a person couldn't believe what fol-
lowed but the results speak for them
selves; that was two and half years
ago and l have never tasted coffee
since. l use Postum not only Tor its
delicious flavor but more for the good
it has done me. All of my troubles
disappeared as if by magic and have
for the past two years been doing all
the work for my family of six. I
seldom have even a slight headache
and | would not give up my Postum
and go back to coffee now unless |
deliberately intended to commit sui
eide.
"All of my neighbors II seems to me
now use Postum in place of coffee aud
some of them have been doing so
for several years with splendid re-
suits from the health point Of view"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich.
Look in each package for copy Of
the famous little book, The Road to
wellville-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
hitchcock Cuts on Heads.

Washington, Aug. -. - Secretary
Hitchcock said he had made several
dismissals of officials in the Indian ter
rtory, but when asked to give their
names, he said he did not feel disposed
to make them public. He also eX-
pressed himself as greatly pleased with
the workings of the new rules and reg
ulations touching Indian leases, which,
he said, were proving Il complete sue
cess in preventing fraud.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
To Military Carnival.

Leavenworth, Kas, Aug. 26.-The
Western Passenger association has an
nounced greatly reduced rates on all
railroads entering Leavenworth for the
Military carnival on September 7, s
and 9. September Z being labor day,
the labor organizations of the city will
join in the celebration. The city is
preparing to entertain 10000 visitors
during the carnival
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
In Two Minutes Flat.

Readville, Mass, Aug. 26.-Lou Dill
Ion broke the worlds trotting record
on the mile track here, going in 200
fat The previous record was 2:O24,
held by Cresceus, made at Columbus,
o., last year. Lou Dillon's time by
quarters was: First quarter, :3O4;
second quarter, 3O14 third quarter :3o1E;
last quarter, 30.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Storm Succeeds Race.

New York. Aug. 97.--A storm with a
45-knot wind, furiously boiled the sea
while the excursion fleet was break
ing mp and starting for docks or
anchorage. Lightning flashed and the
wind was like cyclonic blast. In half
an hour after the storm broke the
clouds cleared away, but it left a
tumultuous sea.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
500 Reward. SfOC.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there is at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to in all Its stages, and that IL
Catsrrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
be ng constitutional disease, requires constltu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternaly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building the constitution and assisting
nature In doing It's work. The proprietors have so
much faith in It's curative powers that they offer
Ono Hundred Dollars for any case that IL fos 70 cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY 81 CO., Toledo, q.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Council Bluffs, la, Aug 29.-The
Missouri river valley from Missouri
Valley twenty-five miles north TO Pa
cific Junction, fifteen miles sonth of
here. is almost lake for the entire
distance, and OF the five trunk lines
running east from here only one, the
Illinois Central, is able to get a train
in or out of the city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
AGED Sinister.

Miss Horace Smith, who recently
died at her house in Brighton, was
In her ninety-second year. She was
the eldest daughter Of the younger of
the two gifted brothers, James and
Horace Smith, who first attained to
literary celebrity as the authors Of
1.-THE Rejected Addresses"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
King Petcr waking Up.

Belgrade, Aug. 9s.-King Peter is
determined to suppress the military
malcontent. Three army colonies, two
captains and an editor have been con-
demned to death for participation in a
plot which was discovered and rem
dered abortive. Despite this, however,
the king is obviously in the hands of
the recent regicides, who are causing a
reign OF terror.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
SEWAGE Kills Fish.

Swiss and Italian fishermen on tho
shores Of Lake Lugano have suffered
serious losses owing to disease
which has already killed at least a
million fish, valued at $1,000. 1t is
caused by bacillus which comes in
to the lake with the sewage of LII
gano and other towns.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Last Link Complete.

Dawson, Alaska, Aug. 26.-Cnptain
Ncsnith. who is in charge of Fort
Egbcrt, announces that the last link
connecting Seattle and st. Michael by
telegraph is complete. Messages can
can now be forwarded. to Nome by
mail. This marks the completion of
the American governments great Alas
kan land system.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
For Families of Armenians.

Washington, Aug. ?6. The state de-
partment has been using its good
offices through Minister Leishmann, at
antinople, to secure permission
from the Turkish government for the
wives and families of several natu-
rallied Armenians who have succeeded
in business in the United States, to
iOin their husbands and fathers
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Praise for Kina Edward.

Even the London papers say that
King Edwards speech proroguing
parliament is devoid of interest 1t
takes long practice and some genius
to write a speech from the throne
like that-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Stockholm, Aug. es--Heavy rains
lave fallen for fortnight upon the
rye fields OF the provinces Of Upsula
and Sodermanland. The sheaves are
afoat in the deluge and the harvesting
is completely arrested.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Maanificent Throne.Rooin.

1t is claimed that the throne-room
in the Royal Palace in Amsterdam
is the most magnificent ballroom in
Europe The throne-room was most
beautifully ornamented in the seven
teenth century by Dutch sculptors
and painters. 1t is 144 fet in length.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Over Sahara by Auto.

Tourists in Egypt will soon be able
to cross the Sahara Desert in four
miles-an-hour automobile, specially
constructed for travelling over sandy
wastes. The vehicle is to accommo-
late forty passengers. While the
speed seems slow it is greater than
that of camel transportation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Berlin, Aug. 3L-Thc buildings on
the Prussian crown estate at Boonheim
near Potsdain, the use of which is en-
joyed by the Prince of Prussia. was set
on fire by female servant The crops
and all machinery stored in the build
ings were DESTROYED
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Alaska statements.

OF Alaskas shipments to the Unit
ed States but so per cent in value is
gold. The value of canned salmon
alone is $S,400,0O0, or s1,00o,0oo more
than Mr.. Seward as secretary Of state
paid for the country
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Carthage, Mo-, Aug. CAN eNpio-
sion at the works of the Independent
Powder company. situated four miles
southwest Of Carthage on Center creek,
wrecked the mixing room, killing
three persons and injuring three Others
one fatally
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Saws Planet Is Inhabited.

A recent dispatch from Prof. Per-
:ival Lowell, from Flagstaff Ariz.,
stating that large projection of Mars
has been discovered, leads Prof. Gar
rett p. Serviss to declare that the
planet is undoubtedly inhabited.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Early Nebraskan Governor.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 31.-Captain A.
j. Pearman, squatter governor of
Nebraska under the territorial govern
ment is dead at his home in Papillion,
aged "A years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Blind Boone's Home Burned.

Warrensburg, Mo-, Aug. 31.-The
home of Blind Boone, the negro pianist,
is destroyed by fire. Many priced relics
were burned, among them the first
piano Boone used. Boone boarded the
train east just as the fire alarm
nnunIad
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Ravarian Beer.

The Bavarians are well aware that
they make the best beer in the world.
Their exports last year amounted TO
2.6O5 sol hectoitres while the imports
we're only /, O75926 hectolitres, mostly
from Austria.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Professional CIscuuer.

Charged with vagabondage, a youth
who was arrested by the Paris police
the other day declared that he gained
living as professional applaader of
public meetings at about si0ty-five
cents night.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Vaccination In France.

Vaccination is now compulsory in
France during the first year of life.
and re-vaccination during the elov-
enth and twenty-frst years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
NodownY River In Flood.

Maryville, Mo-, Aug. 31.-Thirteen
families have moved out of the Noda-
way river bottoms. between Brady
vile. Ia, and Clcarmont, Mo-, and
others will move to get away from the
flood
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
strike Called on.

Colorado Springs. Aug. 3I.-The
most important development in the
strike situation was the calling off of a
strike at the Telluride mill by DC
sneliermen's union. There are 1900
meu still idle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
wireless. system Failed.

New York, Aug. 27.-There were
four competing wireless telegraph sys-
tens attempting to furnish news of the
yacht race, but they all failed. There
was too much hopeless confusion of
sounds and electric currents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Piano CurfeW.

Fort Scott (Kan) has a curfew or
dinance against piano playing. All
playing must cease at 8 o'clock at
night. The first woman to violate
the law was fined SIS and costs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Cleveland Baby Named.

New York, Aug. 20.-The baby boy
RECENTLY born 10 Mrs. Grover Cleveland
has been christeued Francis Grover
Cleveland, a name selected by the other
children after their father and mother.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Seattle, Wash, Ang. 30. General
Frederick Funston arrived in Seattle
on his'return from an inspection of the
forts of Alaska. While in the north he
also investigated the conditions Of the
Alaskan Indians
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04

Council Bluffs. Ia. Aug. Si.-Two
cloudbursts have destroyed hundreds
Of thousands OF dollars worth Of prop
erty in this city The rainfall Tor "a
hours was six inches.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Mnrement. Of Regiments.

Washington, Aug. 20. The 9TH '29nd
ana goth infantry regiments have been
ordered to the Philippines to relieve
the 18th cavalry. and tho 2sth, 27th
and 11th infantry, in the order named.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
CLAYTON stIII Sick.

Mexico City, Aug. e6.-United States
Ambassador Clayton has returned to
Mexico from his trip TO the states He
is in very poor health.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Threatened to MAIZE an Open Mill.

Colorado Springs, Aug 31.-A non
union man was assaulted by the union
employees. The manager then notified
the union that he would non-unionize
the mill and smelter throughout if
such II thing occurred again.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Kaiser Castle Crazy.

Berlin, Aug. Emperor William
has bought his saith castle. Tho pres
emit residence will be rebuilt and con-
verted into u hunting castle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Kilauea Again Active.

Honolulu, Aug. 31.-The volcan" of
Kilauea shows increased activity.
Clouds of smoke are ascending from
the crater.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Third Time in Ten Years.

ParSville, Mo, Aug. 31.-For the
third time in ten years Parltville col
lcge has been struck by lightning.
Some damage was done.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
Ruasia's Naval Plans.

Russia's new naval program, to
finish in 1906 is six battleships and
three armored cruisers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-04
At Burlington junction.

Burlington Junction, Mo-, Aug. al
The river here has reached the highest
point ever known. The Wabash track
is out of sight.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
h 3 bid is accepted


Sec. g. BE it further resolved, That the
IN es Of fe1ryagc above stated shall b..
printed and KEPT constantly POSTED by tn
lessee of the ferry in Il conspicuous place
in the waiting rooms and in the ferry
boat.
Sec. 8! lie it further resolved, That the
purchaser of the privilege herein shall be
aliOwe'lfOur months from the GATE of the
contrast entered into between him with
the Ptsident Of the police jury for the
purpose OF e4uipping boat and making
al. Ac Improvements required of him in
| this ordinance. hut in the meantime he
>hdl operate ferry as it is now Icing
operated for the convenience of the pub
il NJ the same tolls us her in stimulated.
I See. =. he it further resolved, That
llhe President of the t'olicc .Iur, be. and
he is hereby authorized to enter into ~
contract and accept the bnnl of The pur
chaser Of said privilege upon the terms
anu conditions above stated. the said
contract to take effect February 18th.
1903.
This privilege will be sold for a
period of five years, the purchaser
required t. give a solvent bond as
contemplated by the ordinance
here and enter into a contract with
the Police Jury of the Parish OF St.
Mary to faithfully run the ferry
and comply with all the require
ments set forth in the foregoing
ordinance, which ordinance shall
be attached to and made part OF
said contract. JOHN IBERT,
President of the Police jury,
Office Police Jury, Franklin, La,
January 10, 1908.