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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
AFRAID TO EAT.
Girl Starving on Unsolicited Food.

Several years ago was actually
starving" writes Me. girl, yet dared
not eat for fear of the consequences.
Il had suffered from Indigestion
from overwork, irregular meals and
improper food, until at last my stom-
ach became so weak l. could eat
scarcely any food without great dis
tress.
MANY kinds of food were tried, all
with the same discouraging effects. l
steadily lost health and strength until
l was but a wreck of my former self
Having heard of Grape-Nuts and
its great merits, l purchased a pack
age, but with little hope that it would
help mel was so discouraged.
Il found it not only appetizing but
that l could eat 1t as liked and that
1t satisfied the craving for food with
out causing distress, and If l may
use the expression, 1t filled the bill
For months Grape-Nuts was my
principal article Of diet. felt from
the very first that | had found the
right way to health and happiness,
and my anticipations were fully re-
allied.
with its continued use l regained
my usual health and strength. To-day
I am well and can eat anything like.
yet Grape-Nuts food forms a part of
my bin Of fare" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great.
er strength than other makes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
ANNUAL SALES OVER NINE
MIL LION

Good, reliable quality is appreciated
by the smoker. Over Nine Million Co.
0OO,OOO) Lewis Single Binder cigars
sold annually. The kind of cigar smok-
ers have been looking for, made of
very rich, mellow tasting tobacco. It's
the judgment Of many smokers that
Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar
equals in quality the best 10c cigar.
There are many imitators of this cele-
brated brand. Don't let them fool you.
There is no substitute.
Tell the dealer you wish to try a
Lewis Single Binder.
Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,, Original
ors Tin Foil Smoker Package.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Populous China.

The population of the Chinese en-
pire is largely a matter of estimate.
There has never been such census Of
the empire as that which is
taken every decade in this country.
But the estimate of the Almanach de
Gotha for 1900 may be taken as fairly
reliable. According to that estimate,
the population of the empire is, in
round numbers, about 400,OO0,0O0. 1t
is probably safe to say that If the
human beings on earth were stood up
in line every fourth one would be a
Chinaman.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Even the Hash,

Embarrassed in the fashionable
restaurant by the menu written in
French, the Wall street man of bust
ness exclaimed:
Hang these froids, entrements anG
hors d'oeuvres-bring me a plate OF
good plain hash, if you've got such a
thing on the premises"
You mean an ola podrida, sir,"
said the waiter, in a tone of dignitiec
reproach. "And afterwards"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Close Quarters.

The following extract from a letter
of thanks is cherished by its recipient:
The beautiful clock you sent us
came in perfect condition, and is now
in the parlor on top Of the book
shelves, where we hope to see you
.,oon, and your husband, also, If he
can make 1t convenient"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

The man who succeeds above his
fellows is the one who, early in life,
clearly discerns his object, and toward
that object habitually directs his pow
ers. Even genius itself is but fine OBJ
servation strengthened by fixity of
purpose Every man who observes Wig
ilantly and resolves steadfastly grows
unconsciously into genius.-Bulwer-
LyttOn
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Wanted to Go the Same Way.

We were taking a little trip into the
country. The only vacant seats in the
train were turned so as to face each
other. l told my little girl, four
years old, to take the seat in front of
me. as riding backward would not
make her sick. She hesitated, and
said:
81 know it won't make me sick, but
IL l ride backward will l go to the
same place you are going TOP
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

paralyzed me and
affected my kid
neys. My back hurt
me terribly, and
the urine was bad
ly discolored. Doc
tors said my right
kidney was practi-
cally dead. They
said l could never
walk again. l read
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

of Doan's Kidney Pills and began US
ing them. One box made me stronger
and freer from pain. kept on using
them and in three months was able to
get out on crutches, and the kidneys
were acting better. improved rap
idly, discarded the crutches and to
the wonder of my friends was soon
completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

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 oe-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it, 16 OF. for 10c, sold by
all good grocers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Much Safer Size.

Mistress-Are you not rather small
for a nurse?
Nurse-No, indeed, madam! The
children don't fall so far when l droD
them!-Stray Stories.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
Only Colony of Kind.

The colony of Barbary apes on the
Rock of Gibraltar is the only one of
fits kind in existence. and is being pro
tected by the British government
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
ONLY A COW,

Artist (who has been bothered by
rustics breathing on him all the morn
ing)-My good fellow, I assure you
that you can see the sketch with more
advantage from little distance!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
A Erunal Diner.

Although the Austrian emperor eats
very frugally his majesty pays his
chief cook $4,000 a year. The court
is noted for its elaborate repasts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large OF.
package, 5 cents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA A 2lIs -,

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTELESS
CHILL. TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing IL is simply Qulnine and Iron in tasteless
form, and the most enectual form. For grown
people and children. Soc.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces NJ
Illumination. AllAys pain, cures wind eoho- 'eAO0ss
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

He has no force with men who has
no faith in them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Married life should be one grand
sweet song, but the divorce courts ire
ouently make duet of it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

People who are true blue never suf-
fer much from the blues.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

1t Cures While You Walk
Allen Foot-Ease for corns and bunions hot sweaty
callous aching feet. sc all Druggists
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
ONE KIDNEY GONE
But Cured After Doctors Said There
Was No Hope.

Sylvanus o. Verrill, Milford, Me-,
says: Five years ago bad injury
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Love does no; stop at the boundaries
of liking.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Violated 2s-Hour Law-District At
torney Bone has instituted twenty-one
suits against the six big railroads of
Kansas for violating the twenty-eight-
hour law in hauling cattle. 1t is al
legged that the roads didn't unload the
cattle for food and rest as the law
provides
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

2o-cent Chicken Sent to Prison
The theft of only one chicken, valued
at only 20 cents, will send three wo-
meg, two white and one negress, to
the state penitentiary for a period Of
not less than one year and not more
than five years. At the present term
of court at Galina, three women,
Maggie Tennor, negress; May Will
liams and Jessie Johnson, white, have
pleaded guilty to stealing the one 20
cent fowl from II. s. Davis.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

both sides, and all that remains Is
the rebuttal evidence. The state now
has thirty additional days in which to
take rebuttal evidence, and follow
ing this the company will be grant
ed additional time also.
Six conViets in Five Minutes.-The
district court at Abilene set a new
pace for liquor convictions when six
convictions we're handed in Ave min
utes against Samuel Boxwell Of Her
ington. Cases against James Hoey
we're dismissed on his pleading guilty
To one count
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Boys Cut Corn for State.-Seventy-
five young men cutting corn in one
Hutchinson reformatory recently. An
unusually heavy crop of corn was
raised by the reformatory this year
and 1t is now being gathered. Super
intendent Cady has seventy-five of the
inmates cutting the corn now. Each
takes a row at a time and they cut
a big swath every time they cross
the field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Death From CarboIic Acd.-Antone
Wallace, who resides on farm near
Achilles, was found dead in a room
of the Park hotel in Atwood. He had
taken over two ounces of carbolic
acid. His features were frightfully
discolored and one side of the face
was SCARED white where the acid
had run from the mouth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

City Plant at Observation-Disclosures
son is to have municipal water and
lightning plant. The city will either
buy the present concern at fair price
or will build an entirely new plant.
This is the conclusion Of every mem
Der of the city council, and they are
backed up by the citizens of McPher-
sctl almost to man.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

More Time in Antitrust Suits
The supreme court has granted thirty
DAYS additional time in which the
state can gather evidence in the anti
trust suit against the International
Harvester company. This is not the
first time hat the court has granted
additional time in this case. The case
has been pending for two years, and
the end is not even now in sight. The
securing Of evidence has been delayed
from time to time by the refusal OF
witnesses 70 testify and the failure
10 get them together. All Of the d.
rect evidsnce has been completed by
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

Taft to Speak in kansas.-William
Howard Taft, Republican nominee for
the presidency. will speak in Topeka
at the Auditorium on Saturday night,
October g. He will also speak at
Leavenworth on October 5; Atchison,
October 6, and will make speeches
from the rear end of his train clear
across the State via the Santa Fe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Brief Review of the Happenings of Week Condensed Into
Paragraph for our Busy Readers

Arcadia Bank VIII Pay In Full
A report has been received from Ar
cadia announcing that the financial
condition of the Bank of Arcadia,
which was closed recently by the state
bank commissioner, is in such good
condition that depositors will be paid
in full within short time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

To Enforce Pure Food Fairs.-Sec-
rotary Crumbine of the state board of
health has his pure food inspectors
following the country fairs now, to
compel the vendors of food and soft
drinks to sell only the pure article,
and to compel the fair associations to
keep their grounds in proper shape.
So far the inspectors have had no
trouble enforcing the rules.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-09-25

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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

Now a the mere mechanism Of the
same requires q very great familiarity
with methods q well as men. 1t fol-
lows that the politician L. q close stu.
dent OF the various cogs and wheels.
the shafts and pulleys Of political ma
chinery. He finds. II . novice. that
he cannot butt in" and run things
right OF the reel" because he does
not know how. He finds that the nom
ination Of candidates. the whole rou-
tine Of political life. is governed by
fixed rules and statutory laws, and
that he must of necessity familiarize
himself with these things else remain
q mere tyro in the art.
This means that he will have to
study books. read up the laws, keep
posted In the changes which are con.
tinually occurring in the laws relating
to elections and nominations. and in
various ways get next" to the legal
aspects of politics. Then he will have
to learn his ward: know its various
precincts and their boundaries: know
the location of the polling places. and
who the people are in whose shops
or stores the polling places have been
placed, their politics, and everything
about them. He must serve as clerk
and Judge of election. and learn the
duties of a challenger. He must know
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ed and quickened her step as though
to escape.
do you want to go through the
theater?" asked COrsOn.
Mono" whispered Luella, get
me home at once
I'VE have seen enough sights for the
evening. believe" said /.
Mrs. BOwser was vOlubly regretful.
but declined COrson's offer to chap
erCn her through a night of it.
On the way home Luella spoke not
word. but Mrs. Bowser filled the
time with a detailed account OF her
emotions and sensations while COrson
and his men were searching for us and
beating down the door,
At the door Luella held out her hand
impulsively.
Il wish l knew whom to thank
but do thank him-for my safety
perhaps my life. Believe mel am
grateful to a brave man."
felt the warm clasp Of her fingers
for a moment. and then with a flash of
her eyes that set my blood on fire she
was gone, and l was staggering down
Doddridge Knapp's steps in tumult
of emotions.
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The effect was instantaneous. With
a succession of bowls and curses the
band broke and ran-all save one
man, who leaped swiftly forward with
a long knife in his hand.
1t would have gone hard with me
If he had ever reached me, for he was
a large and powerful fellow, and my
last shot was gone. But in the dark
and smoky passage he stumbled over
the PROSTATE body of the first des-
perado whom 1 had been fortunate
enough to knock down, and fell sprawl
ing at full length almost at my feet.
With one leap 1 was on his back.
and with blow from the revolver
had quieted him. wrenched the knife
from his hand and had the point rest
ing on his neck.
Luella gave a scream.
oh" she cried, ARE you hurt"
"No," l said lightly, but I don't
think this gentleman is feeling very
well. He's likely to have sore head
for a day or two"
Come back here" said LueIla In a
peremptory tone. Those men may
come again and shoot you"
Il don't think So" said I. 1.-THE
door is coming down. But, anyhow.
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he incident Of his appearance to my.

the incident Of his appearance to my
self.
Il don't see how he worked It," said
Corson with . shake Of the head.
They don't like to stand against a
white man. It's Quare tale he must
have told 'em. and q big sack he must
have promised 'em to bring 'em down
ON ye. Was It for KILN ye they was
tryin'. or was they for catchin' yez
aliye?"
They were trying to take US alive
at first. 1 think, but the bullets
whistled rather close for comfort"
Il was a little shaky myself. when
they plunked against the door," said
Corson with q smile.
While Corson was attempting to ex-
plain to Mrs. Bowser the nature of the
Matchmaking bands of the Chinese
criminal element, Luella said:
please get US out of this. I can't
stand it."
had marveled at her calm amid the
excited talk of those about her. but
l saw now that it was forced by an
effort of her will. She was sadly
shaken.
Take my arm" said. Mr. Cor
son will lead the way" / signed to
Porter to go ahead and to Barkhouse
and Wainwright to follow me. Its
very close here"
Its very ridiculous of me-" said
Luella. with an hysterical laugh, but
I'm little upset."
Il dare say you're not used to it," l
suggested dryly.
Luella gave me a quick glance.
NO. are you? It's not customary
In our family" she said with an at
tempt at gaiety.
thought of the wolf-figure who had
come out Of the opium den and the
face framed in the lantern flash of the
alley. and was silent. Perhaps the
thought of the scene of the passage
had come to her. too. for she shudder-
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can't leave our friend here. Lie still"
l growled, giving the captive a gentle
prod in the neck with the point of his
knife to emphasize my desire to have
peace and quiet between us.
heard him swear under his breath.
The words were foreign, but there
was no mistaking the sentiment be-
hind them.
You aren't killing him, are yOu?"
inquired Luella anxiously.
Il think it might be service to the
country" l confessed. but Ill save
him for the hangman."
You needn't speak so regretfully,'
laughed Luella, with little return of
her former spirit. But here our peo-
pie come"
The ak had been piled steadily. but
the door came down with difficulty.
At last it was shaking and yielding.
and almost as Luella spoke it swayed,
bent apart, and broke with crash,
and with a babel of shouts COrson,
Porter, Barkhouse and Wainwright,
with two more policemen, poured
through the opening.
Praise the powers, you're safe!"
cried Corson, wringing my hand. while
the policemen took the PROSTATE Chin
csc in charge. And is the young lady
hurt?"
"No harm DONE" said Luella. Mr..
Wilton is quite general"
1 called my men aside and spoke
sharply.
You haven't obeyed ORDERS" 1 said.
you. Porter. and you, Barkhouse,
were to keep close by me tonight.
You didn't do it. and it's only by good
luck that the young lady and l were
not killed. You, Wainwright, were to
follow Tom Terrill. l saw Terrill just
now in a gang of Chinese. and you
turn up ON the other side of barred
door,"
Porter and Barkhouse looked sheep
ish enough, but Wainwright protested:
Il was following Terrill when he
gets into a gang of highbinders, and
goes into one of these rooms over
here a ways. / waits while for him,
and then starts to look around a bit,
and first l knows l runs up against
Porter here hunting for an AK, and
crazy as loon, saying as how you
was murdered and they had got to
save you"
We'll, just keep close to me for the
rest of the night and We'll say no more
done-nothing but sore knuckle." l
was feeling now the return effects of
my blow on the coolies chin.
Il don't understand this. Mr.. VIII
ton," said Corson in confidential per-
plexity. Il don't see why the haythen
were after yez."
Il saw saw Tom Terrill," said I,
stumbling over the name of Dodd-
ridge Knapp. I determined to keep
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To Hear About the Burning Issues"
their bosoms a pardonable curiosity
in the question of what there is in it
for them" If any political proposition
is unfolded to their longing gaze.
Politics as profession has evolved
the boss" He is not always the
coarse creature of the cartoonist's
fancy, nos the devouring lion of the
muck-rake romancer. Often he
dresses elegantly, and quite often he
is gentle-spOken and of few words at
that. He just controls the delegates"
that's all. After all the fire and fury
of reform has spent its force. his
candidate is nominated and generally
elected, and he gets few contracts"
which enable him to keep the wolf
tribe so far from his premises that he
couldn't hear one howl if it used a
megaphone.
He is the man on whom the petty
politicians keep their eyes glued and
their ears tilted. Each one sees in his
dreams his own career growing to the
Aladdin like height of the big boss"
And that subtle schemer nurses their
aspirations. and as someone must
necessarily take the place OF the
mighty when the mighty are fallen, of
course there is a chance for all com.
petitors.