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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-06
BEST HEALER IN THE WORLD

REV. f, Starb rid, If East Ray
mond, Name, says: have used
Bucklen's Arnica Salye for several
years on my old army wound and
other obstinate sores and find it the
best healer in the world, l use it too
with great success in my veterinary
business" Price 25c at all drug
stores.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-06
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Mr.. Norman r. Coulter, promiu
emit architect in the Delbert building
San Francisco says: l fully endorse
all that has been said of Electric
Bitters as a tonic medicine. 1t is
good for everybody. If cor
reefs stomach, liver and kidney dis
orders IN a prompt and efiicieut man
ner and builds up the system" Elec
tri Britters is the best spring med
cine ever sold over druggists count
er; as as blood purifier it is un
equaled. SOC at all drug stores.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-06

Ina and Isis Nc uffey and Louis
smith. The afternoon was speat In
cipbering,
Mrs. Emma Allison returned to
Girard Friday after a short visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Bauer.
Rev. Browoeth of Moran delivered
FIVE Sc mon at Odense Sunday
evening and we all hope TO hear him
again.
Born to James Welch and wife,
Monday. boy.
Mrs. Ed and Mrs. Sam Elliott aad
Josie Olson were Saturday visitors at
Charlie Nelson's.
Mrs. Charlie Nelson spent Sunday
at W. Ludlums.
W. S. Woodward and w. Decker
called at e Johnsons Saturday morn
ing.
Signe Claus, Anna RUndblad and
Hazel Parish spent Saturday after
noon with Iona Johnson.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-06
DENTIST

DENTIST
Over Prevents Drug Store, No. ~ e.
Main, porcelain work, crown and
bridge work, and regulating as well as
II other operations pertaining to the
eeth. J, j. MEANS ID. d. s.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-06

ENGLISH SPA IN LINIMENT
removes Hard, soft or calloused Jumps
,ud blemishes from horses; also blood
spavIns. burbs, splints, sweeney, ring
bone, STILES, sprarns, swollen threats,
coughs etc. Save 500 by use of one
bottle. A wonderful blemish cure.
-oldby Tho Brown Pharmacy, Drug
glst.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-06
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE

A fire in sceool building in a
slSurb of Cleveland Ohio, Wednes-
lay, destroyed The building and
sacrificed the lives of Us young
Children. The outside doors open
ed inward and the children rushed
frantickly against Them, completly
blocking the way.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
VALUABLE TEAM STOLEN
Hartford Rig Worth st.0o0 Recovered
 from Richard Peck.

Word was received at police head quarters last night of the theft of n valuable pair of driving horses and surrey and harness in Hartford, with the request that the local police be on the watch for the outfit if the man or men who stole It should come New Haveuward Shortly before midnight Sergeant Klciber, of the Grand avenue precinct, sent Doorman Champ and Policeman Walsh down to the boat to look out for the rig. They found the entire equipment aboard. but search of the Peck failed to reveal the thief. The horses were hitched up to the sur rev again and driven to McDonald's stables in Court street where they re- mained all night
 It is estimated that the outfit could not be bought for s1,o00, the harness, carriage and contents being of the finest material. The horses were easily worth $500 They belonged to T Cronan, a llveryman The outfit was consigned to William H. Gilbert in New York
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
PROHIBITION POSSIBILITIES
Professor Scanlon We'll Backed for Presidency--Gov. Uanly's Boom.

Columbus, O., July 13,-With but few of the delegates to the national prohibition convention, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday on the ground, the contest for the nomi- nation for president presents no deh- nite aspect tonight Many of the leaders are here but the state delegn- tons will not begin to arrive until tomorrow
 A vigorous movement in behalf of Professor Charles scanlon of Pittsburg for the presidential nomination is the latest development. Professor Scanlon is the field representative of the temper ance society of the Presbyterian church. He led the fight against the indorsement of the anti-saloon league at the meeting of the Presbyterian gen leral assembly In this city year ago
 Some of the Indiana delegates who wanted to go outside the party for ! the nomination, advance the some what startling proposition to nomln- ate Governor Hanly of Indiana, for president. He will be acceptable to the prohibitionists, althou ,h a repub- lican. Others want to nominate Gov ernor Glenn of North Carolina, and others are talking of Congressman c. E. Littletleld of Maine, who supported the bill to prohibit the transportation of liquor in interstate commerce un- der certain conditions.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
MUST HAVE LEMON PIE
Wholesale Naval Dcsertlons Imminent
 Unless It Is Added to Menu.

Chicago, July 13-Unless the United States navy adds lemon pie to It's menu
 there Is danger of wholesale assertions
 Two deserters in the training ship Con stellation were arrested yesterday in Chicago and both declared that the req son they ran away from the navy was because of lack of pastry containing lemon custard. They were laundering themselves on their favorite food in a Clark street restaurant when a detec- tive who overheard them talking sus- pected them of being naval deserters, and arrested them Both confessed that they were deserters from the Constel- lation. The boys are Thomas McGrath of New York, and stephen Povalin of McKeesport, Pa Neither of them is 10 years old On June 25, while the Con- stellation was at Boston, the boys de- cided that the navy was not the place for them, It was pay day and with the money they had drawn they bought civilian clothes and left for Chicago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
25,OO0 SHRINERS MEET
St. Paul the Scene of Thirty fourth
 Annual Copclave.

St. Paul. Mlnna July 13.--Mystlc Shrinera made to-d day gala day of par ades of music in st. Paul, and to might the gaily lighted streets are crowded with thousands of visitors, who have come to attend the thlrty-fourth an nual conclave of tho Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine Approx lmatoly l5,o0O shrlncrs were in tho city, when the sun set this evening. and dur- ing the night and tomorrow l0,)00 more are expected to arrive,
 Though the formal opening of the conclave does not take place until to- morrow social and entertainment fen. lures were in full swing to-day. Os- man Temple of st. Paul tonight held a ceremonial session al the auditorium, buildmg that sents 10000 persona. While the visiting nobes were there their wives and friends were attending theater parties or enjoying steamboat excursions.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
PLATFORM
Chairman of Ohio Prohibitionist Convention Assails Votes
 for Women.
PRAISE FOR BOSS COX
Mir. Pccke Declares Women Drink More and Men Less Than
 Ten Years Ago.

Columbus, O., July lS.-A one plank platform confined to the single issue of prohibition was the object of a move ment started at the opening session of the state prohibition convention this afternoon by Temporary Chairman H. l.. Peeke of sandusky, and the strug- gle will be carried to the national pro hibition convention on Wednesday.
 Chairman Peeke, in an address which consumed more than two hours. assail- ed female suffrage. which has come to be regarded as an established tenet of the prohibition party declaring that women drink more and men less than they did decade ago and that the weakest laws regulating the liquor traffic are in the woman suffrage states of Colorado, Idaho, Utah and Wyom, 1 ing He assailed the indifference of the i churches to the prohibition movement, criticised the anti-saloon league and praised George B, Cox, of Cincinnati, for refusing to credit any votes to tenn peranee that were not cast for prohbi- tion tickets, Bearded and white haired men were in majority among the del egates and dozen women were en- rolled as alternates.
 After the welcoming address and re- sponse Temporary Chairman Peeke de. livered his address.
 The various committees selected al the district meetings were then an. nounced and the convention adjourned until evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
SLOW BUT CONSTANT No Sensational Recovery to Be Expected in Business,
 Says Schwab. LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS PICK UP Wage Reduction Affecting 10000 Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Signed
 by Union.
LOCOMOTIVE SHOPS PICK UP

New York, July ls,-steel conditions look much better. according to Charles NJ. Schwab, who returned Saturday from Europe, where he went in the in- terests of the Bethlehem Steel corpor- ation. In discussing the subject he said:
 "The outlook Is more encouraging than 1t has been at any time since the depression started. I look for gradual improvement but no sensational upturn for the better. do not anticipate any changes in steel prices In the near fu- ture.
 There Is no truth whatever in the report that my trip abroad was identi- fled in any way with formation of an international steel trust
 Lima. O., July l9-The Lima Locomo- tive & Machine works which has been practically shut down for four months announce the replacing of 800 mechan- les scattered over the various depart ments. The order is effective at once.
 Youngstown, O.. July 1S.--A settle ment affecting 10000 men in Pennsyl- vania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Mis- souri and Illinois was reached at De- trolt Saturday night between the Western Bar Iron association and the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, and the wage scale signed for the year ending June 30, 1909 By its terms the puddlers . are given cut of about eight per cent in wages and the finishers an average reduction of about two per cent, Work will be resumed in the mills following the settlement.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
JOHN o. DANIEL HERE.
Well Known Colorcd Educator Max
 ing Tour of the state.

An interesting visitor who came to this city yesterday is John Q Daniel principal of the Brunswick Industrial academy, of Brunswick, Ga. Mir. Daniel is making tour oi the north ern states in the interests of the in- stitution with which he is connected and is attempting to raise sum of money with which to cafry on the work in the southern institution. MT. Daniels institution has an enrolment of 215 pupils and 1t has been in exist ence for six years. During his stay in this city he will present his work to lieves, 1t will appeal to them. MT. Daniel believes that there Is q great chance for negro development in the south and sees a future for the young man who is willing to give his time to those willing to educate him. It is the hope of Mir Daniel to set ure sl0,- 900 during the next few years which would provide suitable school for the instruction of the negro in navi- gation. With that sum of money in hand fine building and an adequate vessel could be procured on which in- struction could be given. The indus trial feature of the institution and es- pecially that of navigation has ap- pealed strongly to many of the most influential men in the south, who heartily endorse the work that Mir. Daniel represents.
 To introduce his work, Mir. Daniel had recommendation from President Woodrow Wilson of Prime ston univer- sity. several members of congress, bus mess men all through the south and many educators in that section of the country. He has visited Waterbury and Hartford in Connecti,ut and met with considerable success n his appeal for funds. He will be here for al least a week and is making his head. | quarters at 112 Dlxwell avenue.
 Born and reared on the island oi St. Kitts, British West Indies, Princi. pal Daniel passed his early life ir maritime life, becoming master of q coasting schooner shortly after he be 1 came of age. For a time he worked in the government coast survey as g tide observer, Obtaining an educa ton through hardwork, Mir. Danie saw the great struggle of his people il making place for themselves in com mercial and educational pursuits anC determined to make his life's work tn, education and betterment of his race For over twenty-three years he ha
 been engaged in educational work, be ing for five years the principal of tn colored school in Brunswick
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
THE TAFT METHOD Judge Handles His Speech of Acceptance in Judicial
 Fashion.
DELvES DEEP INTO PAST
Considering Platforms Past and Pres. ent, and Studying Subject in
 All It's Phases.

Hot Springs, Va, July 13.-Beginning } the work of writing his speech of ac- ceptance of the presidential nomina- ton, to be delivered in Cincinnati on July 2Sth Judge William H. Taft today made a careful study and comparison of the democratic and republican plat forms adopted by the recent conven- tions He has at his command copies of speeches of acceptance of candidates of both parties of recent years and within a day or two he will receive copies of the platforms of both parties for many years. Mir. Taft Is handling this task as a judge on the bench would hear a case. He is looking through all the documents bearing on the subject and before concluding his work he will have the views of many leaders of the party on the draft of the document. Ever since his nomin- ation the many conferences he has had have involved discussions of every phase of the political situation and have had reference to conditions in all parts Of the union. All of the information that has in this way been brought to him is now of service in determining the phases of the campaign that should receive most prominent consideration
 Of all the blanks in the platform that relating to injunctions probably Is the one that will receive greatest attention. Mir. Taft will declare his position on this important question in forceful and unmstakable terms. Senator Warmers notification speech will be so brief that 1t will not re- quire over ten minutes In its delivery. The speech of acceptance also will be short The letter of acceptance will treat public questions at greater length, and will not be forthcoming for several weeks after the ceremony of notifying the candidate has taken place.
 MT. Taft to-day began his work by looking over his mail and dictatine a few letters after which he went to the golf links. Even with the neces- sity of finishing the pressing task be. fore him, he does not Intend to sci aside his favorite game.
 l VIII play BOlI every uHy ne salu as he started out this morning, "Jus as I would take medicine"
 Mir. Taft, upon returning from th' links, followed his custom while here of not taking luncheon, and shortl! after reaching the hotel was back il his office, engaged in analyzlng ant comparing the republican and demo cratic platforms, and dictating to hi steinographer, All of the visiting statesmen have left for their homes and to-day there were no conference to interrupt MT. Taft in his work II has invited no one here this week ex cept Arthur l. Vorys, of Ohio, who vii be in charge of the campaign In Ohio A delegation to ask Judge Taft to b present at the dedication of the nc, court house at Germantown, five mile from Hot Springs, came here to-day and MT. Taft accepted the invitation He said he would not make politica speech, but that he would possibly tai about the administration of justice. Tn dedication will take place next Mon day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
23 BACK TO CHINA
Mutinous Tramp Sailors Are Shipped Home by Way of
 the Lusitania,
CASE BOTHERED OFFICIALS
Chlnamen Who Attempted to Escape from Ship Turned Over to
 British Consul

New York, July 13.-From Shang- hal to New York on a ploddng tramp steamer and probably from this port to Liverpool on one of the newest and swlftest of modern ocean greyhounds the giant turhiner, the Lusitaniai ia the story In brief to date of the twenty three Chinese sailors who made q desperate and partially successful eff for to escape from the British steam CT Strathyre last Saturday,
 Since the sailurs were taken from the strathyre last Saturday after ten had jumped overheard and two oi them drowned, the men, tweny-threC in number were brought to this city and placed in the police station There they were kept until to-day when they were taken to Ellis Island where they will remain until Wednes- day when they will be put aboard the Lustanla and shipped to Liverpool
 Arrangement for the deportation was made to-day by the agents in thi; city of the strathyre with British consul, and the department of labor and commerce.
 Since the confinement of the sailors in the police station they have been the recipients of considerable attention from the Chinese quarter in Pell street and the subject Of much legal sclIcItude on the part of the authorities While Pell street was contributing to the phy- sical welfare of their brothers, the lat ter were technically held on the charge of attempted suicide, the penalty for which in this state Is Imprisonment One of tho prisoners was arralgned or the charge in tho Tombs court, but the maeistrate decided that he had no jur. | lIsdictlon
 While the police were still in quan dary as 10 how best to proceed the ar rangement to send the prisoners {, Ellis Island pending their shipment {, Liverpool on board an ocean liner, wa made.
 What disposition will be made of th Chinamen upon their arrival in Liver pool has not yet been determined.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
FOURTH CELEBRATION TABU
Cleveland Acts Following Death of
 Ten Victims.

Cleveland, O., July 1S.-By vote of 2i to [, the city council tonight passed an ordinance decreeing that henceforth no private celebration of the Fourth of July by the use of firearms or fireworks shall occur. The council however, re- served the right to permit the city to give an official display" In the public parks if 1t so desires. The ordinance was the result of the deaths of ten per sons in this years independence day observance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
DESERTl0NS IN NAVY
Remarkably Favorable Showing Made
 In Round-thc- Globe Tour.

Washington, July 13,--A statement was received to-day by Acting Secre- tary Newberry of the navy depart ment that makes a showing for Atlan- tic fleet en route for the orient which naval officers regard as remarkable as It Is gratifying After the fleet sailed from the west coast a wireless message was sent to Secretary New berry giving the number of men ab- sent from each vessel without leave. They included not deserters alone but what are known as straggler men who have stayed their leave and fail- ed to join their ships in time to sail. The total number of such absentees from the feet only l29 out of nearly l3,00O men on the fleet
 It Is regarded as likely that some of these men may have been ill It was predicted that on the arrival of the fleet at San Francisco there would be many assertions, but this has proved not to be the fact. The men uniformly expressed satisfaction and desire to continue the cruise.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14

Brooks Adams, who has been at work for two or three years upon bi- ography of his grandfather, John Quincy Adams, will soon furnish tho manuscript to George w. Jacobs and company of Philadelphia. who have en- gagged to publish 1t in their American Crisis Biographies, The work is made up from material in possession of the Adams family. The same publishers have in preparation George III, as Man, Monarch, and statesman,' by Beckies Wilson; Home Occupations for Boys and Girls" by Bertha John- ston, and novel, "Brunhilda of Orr's Island" by William Jasper Nichols.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
HOW THOMAS SHOT BRIDE
Philadelphia Man Was Loading Re.
 volycr 10 Look for Burglars.

Philadelphia. July l3.--Mrs Sophia Thomas, the bride of a few weeks, who was shot accidentally by her husband in their home early yesterday was somewhat improved to-day. and, unless complications set in, 1t Is ex- pected she will recover.
 The first report of the case to the police yesterday was that William A. Thomas, the husband, had shot his wife In mistake for a burglar. To-day 1t was found that Thomas was load Ing revolver 10 investigate unusual noises in the house when the weap- on was discharged accidentally The police are inclined to exonerate the husband who Is frantic with grief, hut they have not yet decided to re- lease him from custody.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
WANTS TO SAVE MARINES
General Elliott Urges Return of Extra
 Forces at Panama.

Washington, July 1S.-Gen Elliott, commander of the Marine corrs, at a conference today with Secretary of War Wright, urged that the marines now in Panama be brought back as soon as possible, on account of the climatic conditions on the isthmus. It Is necessary, in the opinion of officials here. to maintain force there of not exceeding 400 out of the 1,20o now there. Secretary Wright will confer with the navy department further with. view to early return of the marines.
 The war department was advised to- day that tle elections in Panama pass ed off yesterday without the slightest disturbance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
AMERICANS HELD BY TURKS
100 Naturalized Greeks Reported Pris.
 oners Aboard Warship.

Washington, July 13.-The State de- partment has dispatch from Consul Ernest l., Harris, smyrna, Turkey, saying that he has not been able 10 learn anything about the 100 Greeks, said to be naturalized American clti- zons, who 1t was reported, had been seized on the Island of Nicaria, and made prisoners by Turkish warship. The consul has sent the yice-consul to Nicaria to make a thorough inquiry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
BAILEY HEARING ADJOURNED.

New York July 13.-Adjournment for one week was taken today In the case of the prisoners of the steamer Colds boro expedition to Honduras, Albert W. Bailey, Charles H. Meyer, and Cap tain Albert Oxley on application of their counsel. Bailey and Meyer were held on charges of conspiracy and OK ley on charge of perjury.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
REFUGEE MABBED HERE
Berlin Banker With S2,75O to Pay St..
 900. .OOO Debts Fled to New Ynrl.

Berlin, July Slegmund Fried- berg formerly private banker and owner of financial newspaper, who disappeared from Berlin early last Feb ruary leaving liabilities of S1,0)0. .006 and assets of only $2,750, has been lo- oated in New York It appears that Friedberg cannot be extradited for the offences of deception and fraud which are charged against him, but various journals here publish the report that the banker has agreed to return to Berlin and assist in the investigation of hIs tangled affairs under guarantees made by the prosecution that he will not be detained against his will.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
PLAGUE OFFICIALLY OFF.

Washington, July 13.--Reports have been received at the State De- partment from Venezuela by way of Willemstad saying that there have been no cases of the plague at Car acas since June 29, The last death at LaGuaira was on June 20, and on July the plague was declared oftic- ially at an end,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
POTTER MUCH IMPROVED
Able to Sit Up in Reclining Chair for
 Some Time Yesterday.

Cooperstown, N, Y. July 1S,--Bish- op Henry c. Potter's condition showed marked degree of improvement to- day and after a comfortable night he was able to be removed from his bed and sit up in a reclining chair for a brief time It is hoped that in spite of the grave complications in his case, the improvement may be lasting. No bulletin was issued tonight
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-14
MRS. GUINNESS DUPLICATED
Sheriff Notified of Her Presence in
 Maine md Michigan.

Laporte, Ind, July i3.--According to information received by Sheriff smul- ger, Mrs. Belle Cuness was discovered to day in two cities. Portland, Me, and Rockford, Mich. The county commls- sioners declined to authorize the eX '. pendture of any moro money for run ning down worthless clews The com missIoners have about reached the con clusion of sheriff Smulzer, Coroner Mack Prosecutor Smith, and the doe tors who conducted the autopsy that Mrs Gunness lost her life in the lre which destroyed her house on April 2S, and that her body lies buried in For est Home cemetery