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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Hard to Tell Them Apart.

"In the old days, when the capital
Of Alabama was located at Tuscaloosa,
there was good deal of open gam
bling at the seat of legislation" said
D. M. Lowrey, Of New Orleans. at
was the custom in those times for
men of all grades Of society to risk
their money at games Of chance, and
the lawmakers who gathered at Tusca-
loosa were among the best patrons of
the gaming tables.
1.-The proprietor of one Of those re-
sorts, wishing to keep the state solons
separated from the ordinary custom
ers of his place, put up big sign in
the apartments devoted to faro. poker,
roulette and the like which read:
Members of the legislature, please
take the table to the right; gamblers
take the table to the left-it's hard to
tell you apart '"-Washington Post.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Wife Desertion Alarms.

So many Cincinnati wives have been
deserted by their husbands Of late that
the city council has taken steps to-
ward putting a check on such run
Always. 1t has been found that mort
gage loan sharks are contributing fac
tors in a great many cases. A mans
ability to mortgage his furniture with
out the knowledge of his wife is a
strong temptation to husbands of weak
will. An ordinance has been intro
duced making such mortgage of no
avail unless they bear the signature Of
both husband and wife.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
NEW YEARS CALLS.
A New Drink to Replace the old-Time
"Apple-Jack."

twenty-five years ago the custom OF
making New Years calls was de-
nghtful one for all concerned, until
some Of the boys got more "egg-nog'
or "apple-jack" than they could sue
cessfully carry.
Then the ladies tried to be charit-
able and the gentlemen tried to be
as chivalrous as ever and stand up at
the same time.
II anyone thinks there has not been
considerable improvement made In the
last quarter of a century in the use
OF alcoohlic beverages, let him stop
to consider, among other things, the
fact that the old custom of New Years
calls and the senteel tipping is nearly
obsolete.
The custom of calling on ones
friends, however, at the beginning OF
the new year, is a good habit, and an
other good habit to start at that time
Is the use Of well-made Postum in
stead Of coffee or spirits.
/ A Staten Island doctor has a SEN
sible daughter who has set Postum
before her guests as good thing to
drink at Yule Tide. and a good way
to begin the New Year. Her father
writes:
my daughter and have used
Postum for some time past, and We
feel sure it contains wholesome food
material.
Il shall not only recommend 1t to
my patients, but my daughter win be
most pleased to give a demonstration
Of Postum to our Christmas and New
Years callers" Read The Road to
Wellville" in pkgs. There's reason"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Keep In Good Health.

There are many thousands of PEG
pie all over the world who can at
tribute their good health to taking one
of two Brandreth's Pills every night.
These pills cleanse the stomach and
bowels. stimulate the kidneys and
liver and purify the blood. They are
the same fine laxative tonic pills your
grandparents used, and being purely
vegetable they are adapted to children
and old people, as well as those in
the vigor OF manhood aud womanhood.
Brandreths Pills have been in use
for over a century and are for sale
everywhere, plain or sugar-coated.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07

her no strength for planning or practi-
cal thoughts, and with eyes staring
into the dying embers, she sat needless
of the preparations they made for her
nights comfort. Then Daniel Boone
approached, and, bending over,
smoothed the soft hair which waved on
either side the narrow line from brow
10 crown. Come, my little girl, you
need rest"
Then, as he saw her shoulders rise and
fall with sobs: Nay, cheer up, my
pioneer, you are of the right fiber, as
can see already; little toughening
will not hurt the grain"
She rose, and looking up into his kind
eyes, said: 81 can be brave for myself,
Col Boone, but what of those left be-
hind? What Of my fathers anxiety
what of my mother? She has been-is
,yet-very i'll; how will she bear my alb
eence?"
The old pioneer smiled and lowered
his voice. "Owatoga tells me that he
mas left word Of your safety. Wken l
scolded him for taking you off in that
high-handed style, he declared he had
managed so they wouldn't be uneasy.
Between us two, suspect that he has
dropped few hints where he thinks
they will do the most good. For /
gather that there is another-one who
Is not yellow man." This he said
significantly. with mods and pats of
comfort, adding: The bed we have
prepared is not soft, but tired body
finds leaves as good as feathers-as old
Dan Boone well knows"
A curtain of skins hung across one end
of the tent, and from this they had sus-
pended a blanket to the rear, forming
q sheltered alcove. Here was a pallet
of dried leaves and moss, with a blanket
for covering.
And holding up one end Of the impro-
vised curtain, the old man extended
his free hand to Lavender, with smil-
Eng air OF gallantry. Good night, and
pleasant Dreams" he said.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
To Represent Italy and Spain.

The two great Catholic countries OF
Europe, Italy and Spain, are sending
new ambassadors to the court Of st.
James The marquis di San Giuliano,
who will represent Italy, is compare
lively young man. He comes of an
old Sicilian family OF Norman descent,
and is highly cultured. having Travelled
extensively with good results. He is
an enthusiastic student of Dante, and
Is president of the Italian Geographical
society. Senior Villa Urattia, the new
Spanish ambassador, accompanied
King Alfonso to London on the mo-
mentois occasion that ended in his en-
gagement to Princess Ena, and won
golden opinions for his tact and cour-
tesy during that visit.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Lavender
|CreightOn'S|
| Lovers
By OLIVIA B. STROHM
Copyright, 1905, by Olivia B. strohm).
CHAPTER XXI.-CoNrINUED. .

CHAPTER XXT.-CoNTINUED..
"Owatoga does not know" was the
rejoinder-calm, Indifferent, as of one
who has shifted responsibility. The
other laughed, then noting the look Of
distress on Lavender's face, he added
kindly: at does not matter; Owatogs
only knew that you must not marry
the Spaniard, and-to tell the truth
] am afraid | have to agree with him
An American husband for an American
girl every time, say! At any rate
you are not going to marry him right
away-that is plain. For the present
you are safe-as are all women under
the care of old Daniel Boone"
AS he thus announced himself, Law
ander gave pleased start OF sur
prise, and glanced at Owatoga, who
nodded sagaciously. For in Lavender's
short stay in the district of St. Charles
she had heard of the Kentucky pioneer
whose coming among them was mat
ter of pride to all in the new coun-
try. That he was commandant-a
sort of civil and military power-she
could not reconcile with his presence
here, and scatter a time-she told
him.
mo Office can hold me all the year
round, my girl must have freedom;
shall never outgrow my love for the
forest. When Boone is too old to
wander in it, he wants to lie under
it." He paused a moment, gazing into
the fire with serious, thoughtful eyes,
then: 81 have only come for breath
ing-spell; it is too early for good sport,
but there are always some things wait
ing for the gun, you know. Besides,
such weather suits my old bones bet
ter than the fur months, with the
rains and FROST
In this strain the old man talked.
seated on a bear-skin, a powder horn
between his knees, on which he carved
rude figures with jack-knife. Laven-
der had paid attention, interested, for
getful of fatigue and danger in the
presence of this remarkable man,
whose exploits were so modestly told.
At last he ceased abruptly in the
midst of a tale of early adventure.
1.-THE night grows late, and the fire is
low. I must not keep you up to lis
ten to an old mans ramblings."
He and Owatoga talked apart for
some time, and the girl sank into list
less apathy. Fatigue and anxiety left
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Autoa In German Army.

The German Volunteer Army Corps
Is provided with 81 automobiles in
charge Of uniformed drivers, which
carry staff officers to and fro. In the
maneuvers last month the speed and
convenience of the machines were
highly praised by the tacticians who
watched the developments of the
mimic campaign.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Little Bills Luck.

1t is not probable that superstition
will ever receive its death-blow, but
now and then 1t gets logged bit.
Two cockneys met not long ago in a
London thorCughfare.
1--WE just card that your little Bill
got run over" said one. "Ow did 1t
'appen?"
"'E was picking up a 'orseshoe for
luck" repliedJtsta Bills father.-Good
WORLDS.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
CHAPTER XIII.

Quiet reigned again at the Sign of
the Bat" and dawn had begun its wait
ing race with the night, when man
left the tavern, and alone, on foot, set
out for the little church on the road
to st. Louis. Fog lay thick in the
underbrush, and where low-hung
branches formed an arch above the
travellers head, the leaves would allip
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07
Kline Edward,s confidant.

Lord Knollys, King Edwards pri-
vate secretary for the past Sc years,
is the only man from whom his males
ty has no secrets. Lord Knollys con-
trolls the kings enormous correspond
ence, aided by a corps Of assistants.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07

BY following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package of
Defiance Starch. Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it, 16 OF. for 1oc. sold by
all good grocers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07

It's often difficult to get even With
people who owe you money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-12-07

gathering storm. Mr.. Winslow can
perhaps tell us where Owatoga is, or
is likely to be-"
81 have not seen him since we part
ed an hour ago on the road to the
church, was given a friendly lift,
and came straight here; supposed, OF
course, that he would follow"
During this recital which Charles ad-
dressed wholly to young Creighton,
Gonzaga stood by furiously poking
with the butt of his whip at the shells
bordering the flower beds. There is
evidently no satisfaction to be gained
here" he exclaimed, contemptuously.
Shall we try other quarters?" and
strobe away, leaving Gerald uncertain
whether to go with him, or remain.
Winslow decided for him. "Your
friend speaks truly, sir" he said. Il
can give no satisfaction, except the as
surance of a gentleman that | am as
ignorant as yourself of the where
abouts of your sister or the Indian"
Impulsively Gerald extended his
hand. Winslow took it with an eff
fort. Was not this man q murderer
worse. a coward? But-but he was
her brother.
Charles took the proffered hand. Il
see as yet little cause for alarm. There
have been no inquiries at your home;
she may be there"
True" Gerald responded. 'TTl go
at once"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
soIubIe GIms.

Soluble glass. or water glass. as it
Il sometimes called. is an artificial sill
cate OF sodium or potassium or a dou-
BILE silicate OF both OF these alkaiis, aud
thus In its essential ingredients the
same as ordinary glass. But ordinary
glass Is TO a slight extent soluble In
water, owing to the alkan which 1t
contains. and by varying the proper
ton OF the alkaline constituents the
compound becomes readily soluble to
any desired degree Attention was
first directed to IL by Fuchs, q German
chemist. about 1924 1t has been ls~d
70 some extent. and quite successfully,
Ia preventing the decay OF stone walls
and edifices under the action OF the
weather. The surface Is covered with
Q coating OF a suitable solution, anc,
the water soon evaporating. q thin.
RanspereEt glaze Is Left oyer the stone.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
VENTURED ON THIN ICE
TWO Young Women Drowned After Es-
eorts Fought Hard TO Save Them.

TWO Young Women Drowned After Es-
eorts Fought Hard TO Save Them.
Parnassus. Pa. Dec. &c. - May
Freund and Cecilia Koenier were both
drowned while skating on Puckety
creek, near this place. Their compan-
ions. Edward Southwark and William
Coughey. were rescued in an en-
hausted condition, but both will re-
cover
The young people TALL aged IS
years. came from Arnold, their home,
for skate. but after getting on the
ice they decided IL was not strong
enough and started TO return TO shore.
One OF the boys fell and Miss Freund
stumbled over him. The strain on the
ice was too much. and the whole party
went into the water. Miss Freund was
carried under the ice. and her body
was not recovered until four hours
later. SouthwoTth and Coughey, with
the aid OF people on shore. who threw
planks 20 them. did everything in their
power to save Miss Koefier and sue
cSeded in getting her through is feet
Of Ice. which broke at almost every
move. but when the young lady was
finally carried 70 shore II was discoV.
cred that she was dead. The young
ladies were highly connected In Ar.
mold. and the whole party were high
school pupils at that place.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06

In large markets. where every scrap
has n value. says Good Housekeeping,
you often sec hamburg steak OF "a good
red coio- piled up in neat dish and
marked "tO cents a pound" m people
only stopped TO think OF it,. they must
know that no market can buy good
meat cent less than 10 cents pound
skin, bones and ali-so that meat
which sells for that money has some
thing wrong with it. and. as a matter
OF fact, that meat is the very worst
leavlngs, chopped "a, with old fat. and
with IL an acid is mixed which will
keep it from spelling or becoming dis
colored fer two or three days OF
course no honest market does that.
hut the women go where things are
cheapest and they feed their husbands
and children on such stun The acid.
OF course, is just as effective TO keep
the meat from digesting as it IS 10 do
the rest, and so the family get no good
from 1t even il &c doesn't actually poi
son them
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
CONCERNING DREAMS.
OFTEN Indicate n Serious uIness-Tbs
Mind See In Dreams.

Mind See In Dreams.
Harvey. who discovered the circula-
ton OF the blood. Is said to have re-
corded dream In which a bumblebee
stung him In his left thigh, ON a place
where a couple OF days later appeared
an ugly ulcer. Malesherbe. the re-
nowned French author. found himself
In dream attacked by a rowdy, who
stabbed him IN his left breast with a
dagger IN an area where the following
evening he felt the frst attack OF Sc
we're pneumonia. 1.-The archives OF
medical reports" says Or. Axel Emil
Gibson, ARE heavy with cases OF a
similar character. which have either
received no explanation at all or else
have been explained away entirely"
DR.. Gibson calls attention TO the fact
that dreams depend on some other
media than those known as the i've
senses. A conclusive evidence tn IA.
vor OF this view Is found In the cir
cumstances that even the blind are
able TO see IN dreams. Is witness ex
periences recorded ~ Helen Keller,
blind Tom." the poet Milton and 9th.
ers; hence the conclusion seems to be
unavoidable that it is only as far as
physical vision is concerned that the
optic nerve guides and limits the field
OF vision.
This same autho- arrives at the de-
duction that dreaming and waking diff
fer IN degree and form OF manifesto.
ton only. not In principle and essence
Like waking consciousness" he AYERS,
the dream reveals. but does not ere
ate. The same world that surrounds
the waking individual surrounds the
dreaming. only the viewpoints and
media OF observation are changed
Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
CARE OF woMEN's FEET.
How 60 Keep Them Pretty ss well
ComfOrtn b1e.

Ones general health depends largely
upon the comfort of ones footwear
and the Judgment used in the selec-
ton. IL young women are sensible
about choosing out OF door shoes |
think some leniency must 5e permitted
them in house shoes, says a writer in
McCalrs Magazine. Have some pretty
slippers II you can afford them. Have
one pair IL no more. The young wo-
man who is employed all day viii take
much pleasure in pretty slippers with
which 10 replace her shoes when she
comes home in the evening. It is well
70 make a shoe bag for ones room
and have the slippers where they are
easily at hand. Even IL you are tired
you viii find the change Of footwear to
be Infinitely restful. 1t is well 70 have
more than one pair Of walking shoes
too. BY alternating these one throws
into play different muscles which aid
In resting the feet.
Do not wear shabby shoes IN rainy
weather. Even if they are covered by
"rubbers" these must be removed dur
Ing Office hours, and nothing is a surer
indication Of ones neatness than the
shoes. If they are worn, see that they
are biackened Wear tie best shoe
you can afford. They VIII last longer
aDd hold their shape.
To 60 back 10 house slippers-a much
dainter subject-be sure TO discard
them when they show a tendency 20
become worn. II is a temptation 70
wear old slippers when they have
grown comfortable. Have them COM
Portable In the beginning and avoid
the untdiness Of down at the heel foot
wear 4 woman's heel is almost a.
ways attractive when daintily dressed
and never more so than at home.
The feet should always be bathed al
night, ana by removing any WEAKNESS
this treatment is an excellent sleep
producer. The water should be sailed
allowing two tablespoonfuls OF salt TO a
quart or water. and let &c be hot or
4 cold, according to individual constitu.
ton.
The feet should be scrubbed all over
with a nailbrush. which viii often
prevent a formation OF corns. and hard
spots on the solcs may be reduced by
using a fine piece OF emery paper or a
fine file before the feet are placed In
the water.
The brine may Toe made by dissolv-
ing q pint OF sea salt in two quarts
OF water. pouring # into q covered jar
or bottle and allowing it 10 stand for
twenty-four hours. As the brine Is
used. Che bottle may be filled with
clear water. repeating the process until
all the salt is gone.
a powder used I'm the German army
Tor sitting into the shoes and stockings
OF foot soldiers is called "fusstrcupul-
YER" and consists OF three parts OF
salicyiic acid ten parts Of starch and
eighty-sevcn parts OF puiverizcd soap
stone X prevents chatting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06

"a Ia Sometimes "a Very DImcuIt Mat
ter 60 Huy one.

ter 10 Buy one.
The American custom OF glanclng
over the morning paper as you sip your
coffee at breakfast goes with you
abroad. but 10 Is no simple thing al
ways 10 get a morning paper. on COM
Ing down 60 breakfast the FIRST morning
IN Edinburgh. found there was no
paper 10 be had, but. thinking il was
simple matter 10 buy a Scotsman on
the street I went out on Princes street
and walked three blocks without the
sight OF a newsboy. Where can / get
the morning Scotsman / said TO
policeman. He thought Tor a moment.
'Weel." said he. there's great news
shop ABBOTT three blocks up. and We
might find one there" / followed the
direction and found myself In a large
news distributing depot There were
stacks and stacks OF newspapers and
magazines all about. Il would like the
mornings Scotsman" l said. The man
IN charge looked bewildered- I'm see"
he said, III we have one" He fumbled
around a little while. and then went
back into the rear OF the store for fully
three minutes. At last he came back,
saying. I'VE haven't one" well" I
said, this is about the strangest thing
have seen. Can't get the morning pa
per here IA Edinburgh" ''No," ne said.
yen ind II diffeecult" What do
they publish papers here for. anyway ?"
1 rejoined. do they want to keep
them out OF the hands OF the people1
Don't they want people to read themf
DO they print papers TO keep the news
secretT' He bridled at once II want
ye 10 understand" he said, that the
Scotsman is not published for the
general publeek; it's published for the
subscribers"
The Scotsman, you know, probably
ranks next 10 the London Times.
''Well," ] said, this is all new to me.
In my country publishers want to have
their newspapers read. They want 20
sell all they can They don't try 6
keep them out OF the hands OF the gen
eral publeek.' Can you tell me where
can get one, for j want to see tho
morning paper. though perhaps / shall
have 20 get a letter OF introduction TO
buy one?" "Weel," he answered,
there's a woman about a hundred
yards from here that takes the Scots
man. She might sell you hers" took
the direction carefully, found the wo-
man who took the Scotsman-she kept
q thread and needle store-T bought her
copy. and reached the hotel a half hour
late for breakfast. which bad ordered
before going out on the difficult quest
Of buying a morning paper In the great
city OF Edinburgh--Boston Wstchman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06

Charged from Il under seventy 1--WE
pounds pressure through valves work
ing automatically.
The water is then forced into a gen
Grating plan. and runs through mo
tor directly connected with a small dy-
namo. In this way there IS a steady
pressure. and enough electricity Is gem
Grated 20 provide ample light The cost
OF the windmill and electrical appara-
tus does not exceed 500. and Mr. VIII
son asserts that every farmhouse can
be easily supplied. The plant once es-
tablished runs comparatively without
cost.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
WROTE HIS OWN EPITAPH.
Gen. Daniel ". Benham Makes Ger
tain Of His Grave and Tomb
stone Before Death.

Gen. Daniel W. Benham, L. s A,
retired. who died at Tihn. o.. recent
ly. was buried at Arlington cemetery
under peculiar circumstances. His
tomb has stood FOR some time where
he now rests. and in the officers sec
ton. few yards 90 the left of the
main west gate. as one enters the Gem
etery. This tomb was designed, in
scribed and erected under the per
sonal direction OF Gen. Benham. The
epitaph was written by him aud
carved on the granite under his super
vision.
There are many "tombstones" in Ar
ungton cemetery which have never. 50
70 speak. been occupied Many or
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
Chestnut Pudding.

Boil one pound OF chestnuts until
soft, remove the skins and run through
a wire sieve. Dissolve two ounces OF
butter and mix with the chestnuts,
also two ounces OF castor sugar. a
wineglassful Of milk and three eggs,
the whites and yOlks beaten separate
ly, and flavor with a little essence OF
vanilla. Mix all well together. put into
a CREASED mold and steam for a quar-
ter OF an hour, or. II preferred, bake IL
IN a buttered pie dish.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06

For cabbage soup. chop the cabbage
quite nne and cuok i'm boiling sailed
water until quite tender. Just before
serving pour or most of the water. add
milk. pepper. butter and more salt. II
necessary. and thicken with table
spoonful of uour stirred smooth with a
little milk This Is a staple article OF
diet among the Adirondack guides.
where they cannot always get fresh
meat or other vegetables. II Is both
delicate and u0urlshing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-06
Hunting and Rest Cure.

Several young married women In
England ticketed as smart have
adopted simple form OF rest cure.
which they practice when settled In
their winter hunting quarters. says the
London Ladies' Field. After a hard
days run land they often hunt ave
times a week. they ride home. have tea
and a bath. go straight to bed and eat
their dinners safely tucked up in their
'downies." This means rest and sleep
for perhaps fourteen hours.