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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14
The fortunes of Fiji.

AS might be guessed from the title, this is
gay little story. Miss Molly Elliot Sea-
well is at her best when dealing with the
life of past time in Paris, and in this tale
she is especially happy. Fiji, at the time
she is introduced to the reader, has just
been made leading lady at the Imperial
Theater in Paris-a theater which, notwith-
standing it's name. is in poor part of the
city and is not an important institution.
AS her friend and guardian Cartouche tells
her. in order to curb her overweening pride.
she is only a "third-class actress in a
fourth-class theater." Cartouche, who has
been soldier, is now an actor and general
utility in the same theater He is
ugly, yet attractive and many years
Older than Fif, whom he has watched over
since, when little child. she was left a
homeless orphan. They are very poor, but
they are not unhappy. The events in which
they are the leading figures take place in
the year 1904, when many important things
were occurring In France, among them the
crowning of the Emperor Napoleon and in
an indirect way this historical incident has
a bearing on the fortunes of Cartouche as
well as of Fiji. Fifi has fortunes of more
than one kind One of them is in the shape
of one hundred thousand francs drawn by
her ticket in the imperial lottery. What she
does with this wealth and what her other
fortunes are-it would be unfair to future
make up the events of the story. Fiji Is an
actress by nature as we'll as by profession,
and, having the reckless gayety and cour-
age of youth, ventures on some remarkable
performances Pope Plus Seventh figures
in her fortunes in a pleasantly paternal
way, and Napoleon also concerns himself
with them. The narrative runs on in spark
ling, sprightly fashion, with many humor-
Gus touches and without a dull page. In
spite of some obstacles in the course of the
lively Fits love affairs-without obstacles
no story is of interest to the outside world
they are swept aside, should be always
the case in fiction. and the tale ends as
happily and cheerfully as Ii began Miss
Seawell uses the light touch that her theme
demands, and the result is a thoroughly
charming story, and one that will add much
to her reputation. 1t fulflls thoroughly the
chief purpose of fiction, which is to enter
tain. Illustrations in color by De Thul-
strup show close study of the quaint cos
tunes of the period, and indicate that the
artist is familiar with the text They are
illustrations that really illustrate The
books gay cover design. in keeping with
the contents. was possibly suggested by the
brocades for which Fiji spent so many
francs, and will attract attention. The
Bobbs- Merrill Company, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Three suits have been instituted by manu-
facturers to recover damages from labor
unions for alleged losses caused by boy
eott- One of the suits has been fled in
Chicago and two In Connecticut, the claim
in each case being that the boycott is a
conspiracy. and that those who institute
and enforce it are liable In damages. The
courts will probably take this view OF the
case. 1t is one thing for an individual to
stop trading with a firm, and quite another
for an organization comprising hundreds or
thousands OF persons to make public
declaration Of war against a mans busi-
ness
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Postmaster General Payne's explanation
OF the removal of Miss Todd. a fourth-class
postmistress in Delaware, calls the atten-
tion of the public sharply to the fact that
the fourth-class postoffice is nothing more
nor less than spoils for members of Con-
gress In States where such Representatives
and Senators are Of the same political faith
as the administration. and spoils for the
members OF the national committee, where
the party has no Congressional representa-
tion- Is IL not time we were getting past the
spoils system in the biggest business insti-
tuition operated BY the government and the
one that touches most intimately the daily
affairs Of the people?
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Grafton in the Indiana fields before the
first of the new year. The rapid develop
ment of the coal industry in the State is
perhaps unprecedented in this country, and
records for this year will show that many
millions OF dollars of new capital is being
invested. Operators in the Indiana field
anticipate some difficulty the coming win
ter in transporting coal because of the
new mines that will be opened, thereby in
creasing the demand upon the railroad
companies for cars. IL requires about thir-
teen days for the transportation of a car
of coal to Chicago from Greene county and
the return of the car 10 the mines.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Editor w. T. Stead concludes an interest
ing review of the Turkish Macedonian situ-
alton with virtual appeal to the United
States to intervene on behalf of the Mace
domains. He regards the present situation
as disgrace to the European powers
which, he holds, are morally responsible
for the atrocities the Turkish troops are
now perpetrating. He concludes:
How long is this to continue? This is a
plain question. which the men of the new
world would do well to ask themselves, for
the American is not without certain noble
responsibility in this matter. If 1t had not
been for the American missionaries who
founded the Robert College in Constants
nople there would have been no free Bull
garia to-day. The first ministers of ennan-
cipated Bulgaria were graduates from the
American college. The first constitution of
Bulgaria was inspired by the principles of
the American Constitution. Since then
American missionaries have been busy in
the Balkans. Together with the pure milk
of divine work, they have distributed not
a little OF the strong meat of the Declara-
tlon or independence. The American leaven
works: 1T is working all over Turkey. That
Is one reason why to-day 100 villages are
smoldering ruins on the slopes and hillsides
OF Macedonia The government of the
United States may shame the signatories of
the Berlin treaty into action by measures
far short of the dispatch of an American
fleet to the Golden Horn. The British gov
ernment cannot take the initiative. The
United States is free from diplomatic en-
tanglements. If it spoke in the name of
humanity its voice might be as potent i'm
the counsels of the Sultan as was the voice
of Cromwell when he warned the Pope that
the thunder of English guns would be heard
by Castle San Angelo If the persecution OF
the Waldenses was not stayed. What Eng
land did for the scattered saints in the
Alpine valleys America may do to-day for
the Christians Of Macedonia for she alone
can act without endangering a general war.
This is fine writing, but it has only a SEN
timental basis. The United States is under
no sort of obligation to attempt to remedy
a situation for which the European powers
are primarily responsible by giving their
support to Turkey. The Turkish Macedo-
nian mess is an excellent one for the United
States TO let severely alone. beyond pro-
tecting American persons and property in
Turkey.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

The meeting of the British Cabinet to be
results. If Premier Balfour makes an open
declaration against Mt Chamberlain's S
proposition for a modified form of protec-
ton, as 1t is thought he will, Mr. Cham
berlain will probably resign, and other
changes in the Cabinet may follow Mr.
Chamberlain is, however. resourceful
statesman and may decline to be frozen
out. The Cabinet will probably discuss the
Balkan situation and the propriety OF TAX
ing some new position on the Turkish ques-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14
The Modern Obstacle.

the title implies the lack of money, which
is an obstacle to the realization of many
dreams and plans. In the story it is a bar
to the happiness Of a young woman who.
with some charms, is so heartless and mer-
cenary that she comes near marrying a
man she does not love and finally marries
happy and who makes her rich by oppor-
tunely dying. The other characters, thrown
in as make-weights, are fairly well drawn
and the story is well written but ii lacks
movement. Its strongest feature is as a
study of human character and motives.
1t is written by Alice d. Miller and pub
lished by the Scribners
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

OF but 1S5 feet, or slightly less than one
and one-half feet per mile. With such a
rapid fail and with the large volume of
water which Is carried by this stream ex-
ceilent advantages are afforded for the
use Of water power.
There is a large amount OF unutilized
water power in the upper part of White
river. as there is also in Fall creek, which
has a fall of 300 feet in its entire length of
sixty miles, of which fully $50 feet are on
the upper twenty miles. There are other
water powers in the State, and with the
growing demand for electric power and
modern facilities for transmitting it all the
available water power is likely to be used.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14
The Gilded Lady.

This is a humorous modern detective
story. The author is VIII NJ. Clemens. The
book purports to be written by Henry V.
Chardon, late of the secret service. 1.-The
Prince of Omaha and his gang start, dis
guised gentlemen, for a cruise on
yacht. They are conspiring to perpetrate a
crime against the United States govern
ment and to amass fortune of millions
in few months. The secret service man
and New York Journalist start to search
for the gang, and merry between
the two is a result. The journalist falls in
love with the sister of ''the prince and
furnishes romantic element. G.. w. Dill
ingham, New York
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

James Ball Naylor, an Ohio author, has
shown considerable industry in explaining
and utilizing the early history of Ohio and
of the struggles and battles of the pioneers.
Under Mad Anthony's Banner is laid
during the frontier war against the In
dians in Ohio in 1884 and deals especial
ly with Wayne's victory at the battle of
Fallen Timbers, which destroyed Great
Britain's last hope of regaining the colo
MES whose independence had been recog-
nized. After the revolutionary war in
which General Wayne had rendered very
distinguished service, he returned TO Penn
sylvania and resumed civil life. In 1895 he
was commissioned major general and sent
West 10 subjugate the Indians, who were
being instigated to war by the British In
the autumn of 1888 he marched into the
Northwest and near Greenvile, o., built a
stockade which he called Fort Recovery.
During the following summer he pushed on
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

why did you do it?' asked Powhattan after
the incident was closed.
Because" answered Pocahontas, John Smith
will not be such uncommon name in a few
hundred years it is now'
And Powhattan hunted up his cut plug and
filed the pipe of peace.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

The garrulous Mr.. Reach. who is doing
30 much talking this summer. appears to
have been doing some writing last winter.
His note of Endorsement of Mayor Book
walters administration. while somewhat
deficient in literary quality, had the value
OF evident sincerity. which. by the way. is
q rare quality in Reach.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

The new Pope is beginning to make him
self felt by reducing expenses and cutting
OF some time-honored perquisites of Vat
scan officials. Ii Is even said he may dis
pense ~itht famous Swiss guards on the
ground that they are purely ornamental.
The Pope seems disposed to inaugurate a
business administration.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, of Ken
tucky, Is not at all frightened at being
called "a former Democrat" He is one of
the Jeffersonian Democrats who were
driven out of the party by Organism and
compelled to stay out so long that they be-
came Republicans. He shows that he has
the courage OF his convictions.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Hoitzman is still running. but he does not
appear to be much Of an issue. Possibly
does not look up his record on the question
Of law enforcement while he was prosecu-
tor He was Tasgarts man then, but an
others man now. Polster was his chief
lieutenant in the differentiation cam
noiun
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

The American demand for the dismissal
or the Vail, or Governor of Beirut, has
been complied with in short order. 1t does
not take the Porte very long to act when
there are warships in the vicinity.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Sir Thomas has lost his best pinnacle.
But his ill luck has not made him cynical;
He'll come back once more.
With the good Shamrock ",
And attempt to gain fame's highest pinnacle
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

IT would be strange indeed il an Ameri-
can administration were to become parti-
cipant In the opium trade among the Chi
nese In the Philippines
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14
Would Have Got Dixorces

Just as Bluebeard dying they his lips
move. Bending low. they heard him murmur:
1T serves right 1 should have waited
until Chicago and Sioux Falls established
Then L would not have been obliged to kill my
wives
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Tourist-You say he has killed more men than
any resident OF the place. Why, he looks like
tenderfoot.
Centerfire Charley-Wal, he had an automobeel
record fore he come West.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

X Russia does not evacuate Manchuria
this year. Manchuria will remain perma-
nentiy Russian. The wonder is that the
Bear has asked anybody's leave.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Mr.. Holtzman is an amiable gentleman
and goody-goody sort OF citizen. but did
anybody ever hear of his bringing anything
to pass?
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

SALTWATER. Mimi, Sept. l3-The Park
Blum. steamer acting towboat of the
Glenmont. one of the Van SAINT Company's
boats. sprung leak while coming up Lake
ST. Croix and sank near South Stillwell.
but managed to escape, except James Fer.
guson. OF La Crosse, engineer OF the boat
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

The rural mail carriers. automobilists.
oicyciists and all others interested in good
roads should combine their interests.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

why is Bettsley OPPOSED to race suicide?''
''Oh, he made killing at the track the other
day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14
FARMERS AND THEIR EARNINGS.

The promoters of an organization to ad-
vance and maintain the price of farm
products, especially of wheat, seem to be
making some progress in the preliminaries
Several meetings recently held in Chicago
have resulted in the amalgamation of two
or three organizations aiming substantially
at the same end and agreeing that farmers
must unite and work together for their own
interests. The promoters of these organiza-
tions are not practical farmers. but they
are engaged in lines of business that involve
dealings with farmers and make it to their
interest to promote the organization. The
idea of cooperation to advance the price
of farm products and of accomplishing it
by holding on for higher prices is an old
one and has been tried repeatedly with
rather meager results. 1t is very difficult
to effect such organization, and still
more difficult to hold it together long
enough to accomplish practical results
Comparatively few farmers are able to hold
their crops indefinitely for higher prices,
and there are always enough of them anx-
ious to realize on their products to prevent
the establishment of artificial prices
In meeting in Chicago a few days ago
one of the promoters of the scheme said
farmers have more troubles to-day than
ever before and that 1.-The business of
farming is in a bad way" That will be
news to the great mass of farmers through
out the country. This disinterested promo
ter of agricultural prosperity declared that
the census reports show that the average
earnings of the farmer are only &c cents
day." This is mistake. The census
report does not show anything of the kind.
The report says: ''Nine States reported
products for the year exceeding 500 OoO, 600
in value" of which Indiana reported
$2Oi, 1901 196. The report says further:
The additions to all forms of farm prop
erty in the United States from June /, 1890,
to June l. 1900. amounted to $4.431, ,734 149.
ton of $443, AIS. If this average be in
clIded with the S3,764.177,706, the reported
value of the products of 1889 not fed TO live
stock, there is obtained a total of $4.2O7.-
351,l2l, which may be said TO represent the
additions made by farm labor to the wealth
OF the Nation in single year.
This indicates average earnings of
rather more than 20 cents a day by every
person employed in farming The census
report gives s2ss.66 as the average labor in
come of every person engaged in farming,
without counting betterments. improve
ments or additions to value of farm prop
erty. 1t would be good thing if the
farmers could form and maintain an or
ganization to secure better prices for farm
products. but it is far from true that they
are working for pauper wages
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14
JOURNAL ENTRIES.
His Reason.

HE says the secret is locked within him."
In one of the brain cells, suppose
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

DENVER. Col--Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and IL. Smith, 1851
Champa street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

Bedford Qnd.) Mail.
Between thirty and forty new coal mines
will have been oDened and ready for op-
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-09-14

COLUMBUS. o.-viaduct News Stand. $50 High
street
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WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel.
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AOUlsvILLE-C- T. Deering. northwest corner
or Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefeld
Bros. AZ West Market street.
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DAY TON. o.-J. v. wilkie. 20 South Jefferson
street
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-04-10
COUNCIL.
W. l.. BALDWIN,
County Clerk.

The city council met in regular
session last Monday night. All pres.
ent. The matter of the electric line
franchise was postponed till Wednes-
day night and was made special order
for that time. The paving contractor
asked to be allowed to use granitoid
curbing for the balance of his street
contract, as he could not secure the
Carthage stone promptly. His request
was granted.
A petition was presented asking
that the. paving be extended east to
the Katy depot Matter referred to
proper committee. The council grant,
ed D. H. Fisher a lease on the two
acre tract just across the bridge for
oil purposes. The Big Creek Oil and
Gas Co. was granted the use Of cert
ain streets for piping in gas for man.
ufacture's use. The smelter men
were also granted same privilege.
Mayor Roe agreed to have all
houses numbered and streets paved
by July 1st in accordance with the
demands of Uncle Sam preparatory to
free delivery. A number of sidewalks
were ordered down in various parts of
the city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-04-10
Turkey Creek.

Farmers have begun plowing again.
Minnie Johnson is out of school this
week.
Noble Bngley was out of school
Monday.
Field Balch made business trip TO
town Saturday.
Robert Browning spent Sunday with
the Bingley boys.
Miss Florence Anderson visited with
us Monday afternoon.
Mrs. VIM. Truitt and little son
Everett are on the sick list.
Carrie Wyant spent Sunday after
nooH with Minnie Johnson.
Harry and Charley French spent
Sunday with the Lynch boys.
Orlin and Noble Bingley spent Sup
fday with DIN and Fred Truitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Hardness spent
Sunday with Mrs. Casslngham.
Mrs. Bingley and children spent
Sunday evening with Mrs. Ellston.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Bodle. of Chanute,
called on Mrs. Truitt Sunday after
noon.
Ed Balch and Frank Carter spent
Monday evening with Mrs. Bingley
and children.
Mortimer Bingley and daughter, OF
Independence, were visiting relatives
the last of the week.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-04-10
BEAUTY AND STRENGTH

Are desirable. You are strong and
vigorous, when your blood is pure
Many-nay. most-women, fail to
properly digest their food, and so be-
come pale, sallow, thin and weak
while the brightness, freshness and
beauty of the skin and complexion,
depart. Remedy this unpleasant evil,
by eating nourishing food, and taking
a small dose of Herbine after each
meal. to digest what you have eaten.
SOC at G. w. Wilder's.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-04-10
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1903.
First published in Chanute Times Mch.13, 1909
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Pursuant to an act of the Legislature Of the
State Of Kansas, entitled "An act authorizing
tho erection, equipment and furnishing of q
county building for a court house and county
Office building in Neosho county, providing
for site therefor and providing means to pay
for the erection, equipment and furnishing OF
said building: Also providing for submitting
the proposition to vote of the qualified elect.
ors of said county," approved February 26, 1903
an election will be held in the various precints
in said county, at the usual place of voting in
each of said precints, on the 14th day of April,
1903, on the proposition to build court house
and county Office building in the Public Square
ut Erie, Neosho county, Kansas, at cost not to
exceed $4,000, as provided in said act of the
legislature.
The ballots to be used in said election shall
be in the following form, to wit:
Shall the following be adopted7
A proposition to build a court
house in the Public Square at
Erie, Neosho county, Kansas, to -
cost not more than $i5,0O0 as YES
provided by an act of the legisla-
ture, entitled, An act authorizing
the erection, equipment and fur
nishing of a county building for
court house and county office
building in Neosho county pro-
viding fora site therefor and pro-
viding means to pay for the erec- No
ton, equipment and furnishing
of said building. Also providing
for submitting the proposition
to vote of the qualified electors
of said county. e.,
The manner of conducting said election, the
vote thereat and the canvass of the votes
shall be in all other respects as is now pro-
vided by law, except that the said Board of
County Commissioners shall meet on the first
Monday after said election to make the can
vass of said vote and declare the result thereof
Witness our hands this 3rd day of March,
1903.
(SEAL) H. LODGE,
j. A. ALLEMAN,
M. DEvINE.
Attest. Commissioners
W. l.. BALDWIN,
County Clerk.