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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

tronomers comet, like Bielas, but comet for
everybody, with all mankind interested in it,
IL may set all the gongs in Asia beating while
we are watching it through telescopes Mil
lions who do not know enough to be fright
ened at the idea of its striking the earth may
find it awful enough to make them try hard
to think, with results which. while they last
may seem to them the most awful they ever
felt in their lives.
While all who are inteigently interested
in comets will want Halley's back regularly,
tail and all, as something to think about there
is chance that it will lose its tail and also
a chance. very remote now that it may be
shipwrecked finally and lost in space. 1t is a
chance" only until the law is learned. The
chance is worth discussing only in the hope
of learning more of the law. Can a comet
lawfully get out of its regular path and be
pulled down finally by the earth or some other
planet? That is a question of law and as far
as we have learned the law the answer is that
it can.
We do not know much yet about the law.
All we are beginning TO find out dates from
the night in January, 1916, when Prof. Challis
looked through his telescope at the Cambridge
observatory and could not believe his eyes
The spectacle he saw in the heavens was too
astonishing to believe. 1t was Bielas comet
split into two distinct comets. Such thing
had never been heard of or imagined as pos
sible. But in some way it had actually &C.
Cured. Had the comet exploded by its own
forces? Had it come in reach of the attrac-
ton Of one Of the planets and been pulled
apart? What must become of a comet after
being thus split in pieces? Could it come
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
mo COURSE 0FA4LLEYeS CUNT 0U17zT5 1909 AY079z

sky before the fall of Jerusalem, it may end
finally as Biela's comet did. falling in a star
shower on EARTH on some other planet or
into the sun, or scattering through space
around the sun in masses perhaps of nickel
iron, unseen on earth, unless the earth cap
lures them out of space and sets them blazing
through the sky as they fall
Suppose we were to capture Halley's comet
and 1t were really to fall, what would become
of the earth or of the comet?
That is a fair question for all who wish to
keep a proper scientific awe of our finest reg
ular comet. II may offer something to take
the place of the unscientific awe which used
to send thousands to their knees, remember
ing their sins and praying for pardon as soon
as Haeys comet began to spread its magnif-
cent tail across the sky. In other words ii
made them try to think. which was, no doubt,
the best thing comet could do for them.
Another important question is whether Hal
ley's comet will bring its magnificent tail back
with it, restored to its ancient and awful
splendor If it does not. the world. learned
and unlearned, will be disappointed for a
comet without a tail is not awful or sublime
enough to be worth growing either enthusiast
tic or repentant over We cannot tell about
the tail 1t may come back with the comet,
reduced 80 per cent, or il may finally be lost
altogether or increased back to awful magnif-
cence. streaming across the sky in such a
spectacle as can be hoped for on earth only
once in a lifetime.
II Il RECEIVERS its tail in its full historic
splendor. Halleys will be too magnificent a
comet to be lost. according to our ways of
looking at comets. 1t is not a thirdrate as
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
Cottage Pudding.

Cream threefourths of a tablespoon
Of butter, add one and one-half table
spoonfuls of sugar, two teaspoonfuls
of beaten egg, one and one-half table
spoonfuls of milk. five tablespoonfuls
of flour sifted with half a teaspoonful
of baking powder, and pinch of salt.
Beat vigorously and turn into two but
tered individual tins, and bake in a
moderate oven. Serve with cream, or
with vinegar or lemon sauce.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

tlflc schedule, as Biela's comet did
when it did the most remarkable
thing thus far known in the history
or the solar system since men have
begun to watch the sky. That is,
after coming back over and over on
schedule time, until it was supposed
TO be as regular as the earth itself, it
split in two, underwent final ship
wreck somewhere in the heavens, and
according to the last supposed to be
known of it, fell on earth several hun
dred miles southeast of Ell Paso, Tex.
The probability that this was the
last of that comet is conceded by
such cautious astronomers as Prof.
Young of Princeton. 1t is an anthem
tic record, valued because it is about
as near the history of Biela's comet
as we will ever get 1t is certainly
lost, and it is thought that we have
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

heat as the telescope shows in a
much larger way on the face Of the
moon.
AS this was considered the most
distinguished visitor that had ever
reached the earth from infinite space.
it was presented as mark of his
distinguished consideration by Prof.
Bonilla to William Earl Hidden, as
one of the most distinguished Ameri-
can mineralogists, who was also an
authority on meteors and meteoric
minerals. Analysis showed that it
was 9126 per cent. iron, 1884 per
cent nickel, 65-1OO per cent cobalt,
S0-1O0 per cent. phosphorus, with
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
oyster cahapes.

Scald a cupful of cream, add two ta-
blespoonfuls of fine-grated bread
crumbs, tablespoonful of butter, a
dash of paprika and nutmeg; then add
two dozen oysters, chopped. Stir I'M
til well heated, but not boiling. Spread
on rounds of toast well buttered.
Serve with olives or gherkins.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
NeEAE- 2z~,<s.eA-.
II May Be.

Il see that coal dust is said to be
beneficial to the health"
rs that old item going the rounds
again?"
You appear to have read It be-
fore"
Yes. think some kindhearted
dub puts It into circulation every fall.
just to jolly the people who have
furnaces to tend"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
Fricassee of Oysters.

Brown four tablespoonfuls Of but
ter, add one-half a teaspoonful Of
chopped parsley, one tablespoonful Of
-four, salt, cayenne and white pepper
to taste, when the flour is we'll blend
ed, add one quart of well drained
oysters. When the edges begin to curl
add the beaten yolks of two eggs.
Serve with fried bread and parsley.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
T AMT no use to grumble and

ia t AIN t no use 70 BrumDIe anu
complain,
It's jest as cheap and easy to rejoice
When God sorts out the weather and
sends rain,
wy rains my choice.
'They amt no sense as 1 kin see
In mortals such as you and me
A faultin' Natures wise intents,
And lockin' horns with Providence"
james Whitcomb Riley.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
ZA9MT'FGqMEN
.2es7EH&S7ABENET
GENEROUS host asks no re-

"a GENEROUS host asks no re-
ward;
1t is like conscience clear;
A feast where all best gifts are stored
And guests have all good cheer;
And with glad song
In happy throng
The hours prolong
With loving friends whose presence
makes life dear
Henry Hamilton.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

awe on the approach
of our most remark
able comet, from ask
ing what might take
place if, for any rea-
son it leaves the scien-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26
Hot Water Glnoerbread.

Mix two tablespoonfuls of molassesI
with one tablespoonful of boiling wa,
ter Mix and sift together four and
a half tablespoonfuls of flour, one,
eighth of a teaspoonful each of GIN
ger and soda; a few grains of salt,
combine mixtures and add one and.
one-half teaspoonfuls of melted but
ter Bake in moderate oven is min,
utes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

the last trace OF
who discovered i
heat from friction they atmosphere
falling Although Haey
rs since it is filling the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-11-26

HE astronomers announce 'StSJtsSs sSglSSSGfa$
that Halley's comet is APP ~&saeSSssssssS
preaching the earth at the rate of million SSsSA
miles day. AS Halley's is the most SPLEEN u
ddly attractive otherwise the most alarming) of all
regular COMETS they add that we need not fear
that it will strike the EARTH because it will not come
closer us than 10 900, 900 miles.
This is the scientific schedule, but that does not
keep any who wishes to be inspired with proper
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29
AsToMsAEo TAE aooD LILLE:


An old printer evolved the idea OF
getting up a prayer book and his
minister gave him every encourage
ment and helped him get It OUT
After the prayer books were printed
the old man went to see the minister
again. and said to him: Now. one
more favor l wish to ask Of you, when
you are finished with your sermon.
Sunday morning, kindly announce to
the congregation that l nave prayer
books for SALE
The minister promised he would do
this.
After the sermon. Sunday morning.
the minister forgot all about the
promise he had made to the old man,
to announce about his book, but said
to the congregation: "All you ladies',
who have babies to be baptised,
bring them this afternoon for bap-
tism."
The old printer, who was hard Of
hearing. thinking that the minister
was announcing his prayer book, got
up and said; Yes, and all you ladies
who haven't any, can get the white
ones for so cents, and black ones for
rs Gertrude Nebrich, 317 Pine
street. Buffalo, N. Y.-National
Monthly.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29
ooNoREssIoNAL INvEsTIaATIoNs

The last important investigation by
q committee OF Congress was held In
the spring of 1908 and was supposed
TO be an inquiry into charges made
by the late George L. Lilley, then a
member of the House from Connects
cut, TO the effect that the Government
had paid the Electric Boat Company
over $l.0OO,OOO In excessive profits for
submarine boats, and that undue IN.
fluenoe" had been used by the boat
company TO secure desired legislation.
The investigating committee was
named by Speaker Cannon. and the
investigation" "smelled to heaven"
Throughout the proceedings Lilley
was Inundated In every way possible.
II would appear from the trans.
crlpt of the hearings that Lilley. In.
stead OF tho Electric Boat Company,
was being Investigated.
OF course tho Electric Boat Com.
pany was given a thorough whitewash.
Ing Lilley was made the goat" for
having intlmated that the Electric
Boat Company lobbyists we're any.
thing but saints.
Although the Investigating commit.
tee" found only eensure for Lilley. the
printed testimony shows the Conneetl.
cut man proved by the figures OF Gov.
eminent officials that between 1893
and 1905 the Electric Boat Company
received Sl.bi9,7SS In excessive profits
from the Government for nineteen
submarine boats.
The people Of Connecticut evidently
had more confidence In Lilly than In
the committee OF Congress. because
not long after his population by the
committee he was elected governor
ot his State, He died soon after tax.
lng oIioe.
An Investigation % the Ballinger.
Pinchot controversy now seems a..
sured, II the Investigation Il honest
and straightforward. Il xm be a
source Of strength TO the sdmlnistra.
ton OF Mr. TAFT.
but n the Investigating committee
h packed with men friendly 90 the
administration and hostile 70 Pinchot
as was the L1lley investigating com.
mlttee packed against Llney--it
viii place the Tan administration far.
Gar beyond redemption.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all it's stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
10 the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. thereby
destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that II fails to cure. Send for list Of
testimonials.
Address +, J. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pile for consti-
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29
QUE RELATIoNs VIE JAPAN.


II Is cause OF satisfaction to know
that there is no longer a feeling Of
unpieasantness between the United
states and Japan The immigration
question. according to Baron Yasuya
Uchida, the newly appointed Japan
csc ambassador TO this country, has
been adjusted. says The Savannah
News. No more Japanese laborers
are coming to this country, and those
now here are gradually going back to
tfeir own country. japanese students
and merchants are coming as they are
privileged to do, and as they have
been coming these many years, and
they are being kindly received. As
a matter OF fact the whole trouble
was over the laborers. Our work
men objected to them because Of their
competition. They lived cheaper and
hence we're willing to work for less
wages
Now that Japan has possession Of
Korea, and has practically control Of
Manchuria, she has an outlet for her
surplus population, and by the time
she has peopled those countries there
will be no room tor japanese laborers
IN this country Therefore we may
reasonably assume that the question
which at one time promised to disturb
the pleasant relation between the two
countries will not threaten to dis
turb them again--at least not In the
near future.
The ambassador says that there Is
no question between the two countries
which demands his attention He has
little else to do than to enjoy himself
and gain knowledge of such things Al
he can bring to the attention Of his
own people for their benefit.
This Is a condition Of affairs that
is very gratifying. INSTEAD of worry
ing ourselves about war with Japan
and getting ready to defend our Pa.
cillc Coast against a Japanese inya-
sion. we can give our whole attention
to the problems which present them
selves in our domestic affairs, II
economy requires that we shall spend
less on our navy during the next few
years and more on our rivers and bar
bors we can do 80 without feeling that
we are neglecting to make necessary
for our defense. The
lingo papers can give more attention
to the tariff and other economic ques.
lions and less to war talk.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

That Il Is not the retailer who alone
IL to blame Cor the Increased cost OF
living is made clear by the published
statements Of the profits made by
some OF the great Wholesale houses,
Some light is thrown upon the higher
price OF meat by the huge profit OF
thirty.three per cent which Armour
4 Co. have made during the past year
ON the capital Invested. This fact
does not lead the consumer 10 pay
the price with any better grace.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

There L. very much 20 be said In
favor Of tho suggestion that each min.
ing district sustain a small corps Of
expert liie.savers TO take charge Of the
rescue work when a disaster happens
Ia a mine. Experience shows that I'M
drilled and lnexpert rescue parties Of
ten fail because they are not familiar
with the work and are not properly
equipped with hto.saylng apparatus
Nothing can be done 20 restore life
90 the victims OF the Cherry and other
mine oatastnophes, but they viii not
have died In vain II their sacrifice
leads 70 effective precautions and
methods OF rescue being adopted,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

That man ~ not necessarily a
~knockere who hnds fault with Ger.
tain conditions existing IN the town
IN which he lives, So far from beiug
one Of that class he may be doing
the place good service This II as
surely the fact n be wisely and per
sislently strikes Al evils which lower
the moral tone and make the town
less desirable place IN which 90
1--we. Il requires no argument 20
prove that the bes, interests % a
community can never b. advanced hy
anything that breeds disrespect Tor
law and order. and that week.-mrs. the
moral and social Hbrc 81 its citizens
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

After the wells.Fargo stockholders
meeting II was announced that no op.
posltlon was made to the dividend
declaration The man who would OBJ
joct to receiving a $500 extra diyl.
dend could make money exhibiting
himself. especially II he turned Il
down three days before Christmas.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

The man who chooses to buck com
petition single handed when he can
get advertising to help him, is like the
man who would walk from Chicago
to New York.-Mahin's Messenger.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

The Sun cannot guarantee the in
sertlon OF advertisements in the Sun
day Issue unless the copy is handed
in early Friday morning. This also
applies to changes In advertisements
already running In the paper.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

The historian OF the future will
give the same consideration to Rdyer.
Using as ciylllzing force that the
historian OF the past gave to fine arts
and letters, says Mahln's Messenger
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

Notwithstanding the enormous value
Of our coal production for the last 30
years, the sacrifice Of $4,000 miners
lives In that time was a fearful price
70 pay.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

Kentucky produces over ong third
Of the entire tobacco crop Of this
country, AS purveyor to masculine
Injuries, the Bluegrass state Is pre-
eminent.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

The Twlce-a- Week Sun Is an eight page,
forty column paper, published every Mon
day and Thursday and contains all the
news Of the week. loci. State and gem
sral. and win be mailed, postage free, 20
any part OF the United States, for SLOo
year--in advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

Reading notices in local column 10 .ents
e line for first insertion, and cents for
each additional insertion.
Rates for display advertising made
known on application.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

Uncle sam has promised 10 send
come waFships 10 Pensacola during
the Mardi GraA bradford Telegraph.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

All advertising bills become due after
frst appearance Of advertisement, unless
otherwise stipulated In contract Parties
not known 70 Us Will be required to pay
Tor advertising in advance. Address,
THE DAILY SUN.
Gainesville, Florida.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

Buy Of those merchants who adyer
tlse In The Sun.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

Over s3OO,OOOOO Given Away in Stakes and Pus,
We ask that you attend and Judge for yourself as to
morality OF racing, and also to that the best people
the country patronze the sport and that racing brings tho
sands Of people and millions Of dollars to the State
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

The Daily Sun. published every morn
ing exceDt Monday, delivered by carrier
Ia the city, or mailed to any part Of the
United States, postage free, for 50 a year,
$3.50 six months; t1.25 three months; or
50 cents for 1--WE weeks-strictly In adj
vance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

M pRUwIrr. STUNT comDosins Rooms
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-29

:. r. MERCHANT Business Manasel
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-06-11
Death of w. n. Webb.

Madison, Neb., June Especial to
The News: w. II. Webb, one of the
Oldest and most respected citizens of
Madison, died at his home at o'clock
Sunday morning, the result of a para
lytic stroke. He was suddenly strick-
en- down about o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon while at work for the Farm.
ers Mercantile store, and was carried
home in an unconscious state, from
which he could not be rallied. He
leaves widow and six children, all of
whom are practically grown, to mourn
his sudden death. Probably the funer-
al exercises will be held at the Meth
odist Episcopal church, of which he
was a member and interment will be
made in the Clausen cemetery.
Peter Rubendall, for many years
president of the First National bank of
this city, now engaged in the real es.
tate business at Alliance, Neb., is here
for a few days looking after his bust.
ness interests and incidentally shak.
ing hands with his old acquaintance.
Mr.. Rubendall is enthusiastic over the
business outlook in western Nebraska
and says that crop prospects are even
more promising there than here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-06-11
To Manufacture Road praa,.

Madison, Neb.. June Especial to
The News: o. II. Gillespie, one of
Madlson's popular merchants and In.
ventor and patentee of the famous
flexible road drag, has Just entered
into an agreement with Edward Hick.
ok of Norfolk whereby Mr.. Hickok, In
payment of a specified consideration
as royalty, is given exclusive right to
manufacture and sell the machine In
Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio, Missouri and Oklahoma for the
period of two years. Mr.. Hickok re-
turned to Madison Saturday morning
from Chicago, where he interested GER
tain capitalists in its promotion and
manufactury. While east he visited
his native state, Michigan, and the
success he had there exploiting the
drag convinced him that there Is a
market for great number of them.
Mr.. Hickok was recently connected
with The News.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-06-11
Sisters New Spring Hat.

Sisters got new spring hat one Of these
wastebasket things.
On the top it's kind of fiat, bare of rib
bons and of wings,
It comes down around her neck, and 1t
hides her ears from sight.
Gee, l don't see why a girl wants to be a
screaming fright
After pa had took one look at her he let
out dismal sigh.
Sisters hat hid half her nose and hung
down across one eye.
Pa he stood and gazed awhile; then at
last he sadly spoke.
There was something in his voice made
me think his heart was broke.
And they made you pay for that?" pa
asked in a dismal tone
AS he looked at sisters hat and seemed
panied enough to groan.
Made you pay good money which have
worked blamed hard to get.
All I've got to say Is this is the biggest
outrage yet!
do you s'pose that any beau while you've
got that on says lie,
would come in and try to win you away
from ma and me?
There's no use, IL you must wear such a
blamed outlandish thing,
To expect We'll have chance to get rid
of you this spring."
Still. guess it's hard to make women lose
their loneliness
1t don't make much difference. after all,
the way they dress.
Every night some fellow comes counting
sister just the same,
Though she's got new spring hat that
pa calls sin and shame.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-06-11
Early Psychotherapy.

In the Epistle of James we find the
early Christian rule Of psychotherapy
1t was adopted by the early church
and for many centuries was rule of
faith and practice in the Christian
church in all its branches. 1t is still
a rule of conduct in some of the older
churches. and some leaders In church
es where the rule has lapsed begin to
plead for its revival and for the as
sumption by the church of what are
called its legitimate powers. st. James
said: as any sick among you, let hin
call for the elders Of the church, and
let them pray over him, amounting him
with oil in the name of the Lord. And
the prayer of faith shall save the sick
and the Lord shall raise him up. and
If he have committed sins they shall
be forgiven him" -Christian Register.