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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
DEALING WITH THE TRAMP
Public Is Awakening to the Fact That
Scientific Treatment of Vaerancy
Is Necessary.

Scientific treatment of vagrancy Is
not to be expected in the immediate
future, but a good beginning has been
made. 1t is now suggested that laws
be passed by the New York legisla-
ture whereby tramps, drunkards and
idlers without means of support be
confined in farm colonies. Unfor-
tunately, the underlying idea is that
these human wrecks are able to work
for their keep, and should be forced
to labor AS matter of fact, they
are sick men, some of them chronical-
~ starved and incurably neurasthenic.
That is the reason they are idlers-
not from choice Denmark has solved
the problem scientifically in self-sup-
porting institutions. The beggar or
tramp is arrested and taken to the
settlement, where he becomes really
patient who receives careful study. is
appropriately treated and given only
such work as he is able to do. Quite
a percentage recover and are released
after positions are found for them.
Some prefer to remain and their earn
lllSS NhS ihNhi oD'SS
remain.
The system has ended mendicancy
and vagabondage, and must be adopt
ed here. not only to restore wrecks to
usefulness, but as matter of economy.
The railroads alone lose $25,OOO,OOO
yearly through stealing or accidents
due to tramps. Counting the crimes
committed and the other losses, 1t
would be cheaper to spend hundred
millions a year combining and curing
idlers than to allow the present orgy
of crime to continue, though as mat
ter of fact, the colonies would become
self-supporting Nothing can be done
as long as public opinion holds to the
delusion that idlers are simply vicious
men needing punishment, a delusion
as false as the medieval theory that
the insane must be scourged and load
ed with chains.-American Medicine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
NOVELTY IN BINGHAM LINE
Recent Patterns Are an Improvement
on the Conventional Severely
Simple.

A new Bingham for small girls has a
square patterning made by crossed
bars of pale blue, pink, scarlet or yell
low on a white background. Other
novel ginghams are shown with silk
figures in self-color, these taking the
form of diamonds, small rosebuds, leaf
sprays and round dots. The conven-
tional little checks in solid blue and
white are still seen, and for simple
dresses these are pretty.
French calicoes, which are far more
expensive than the name may sound,
are quaint rarities sold by the yard at
the most pretentious shops. One de-
lightful design in this really exquisite
material was in pale buff, lowered
with blue. Another showed brilliant,
tight little rosebuds with green
leaves against white ground and
still another was in pale gray with
blue checks.
White Hamburg embroideries and
plain white braids supply correct trim
mings for all of these materials,-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Novel Neck Ornament.

A red-haired girl was seen at the
theater in a neck ornament so fetching
that it promises to be copied by many
girls with rudy locks and the ex-
quisitely white skin that goes with
them.
The girl, who had beautiful throat
and neck-long, slender and OF lovely
texture-had coiled around her throat
a serpent made of glistening green
seouins, with eyes Of jade. The opal
escent green tints brought out the
gold in the girls hair, made her eyes
seem bluer and her skin dazzling.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
PROBABLY HARDEST OF ALL.
Wifey's Addition to List of Her House
hold Duties of Course Was
Not Personal.

After dinner the other evening Mr..
and Mrs Brown started to speak OF
their respective duties, and soon an
argument as to whether the husband
or the wife had the hardest work to
perform was in full swing. First
Brown warbled, and then WHEY sang.
"a wife" argued the good lady, has
to cook wash dishes, clothe the kids.
scrub the floors, sweep the house,
make the beds, build the fires, carry
up coal, nail Stats on the back fence,
dig"
as that all?" sarcastically inter
rupted Mr.. Brown.
NO" was the prompt rejoinder OF
Mrs. Brown. I'm addition to those du-
ties every wife has to keep her hus-
band from making a fool Of HIMSELF"
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
HAS GIVEN US NEW FABRIC
Striking and Beautiful Metallic Is
sue an Idea Evolved by Paris
Artist.

The artist craftsman as well as the
designers of gowns in Paris are
quite thrilled over the marvellous dis
covery by an artist of new fabric.
He has invented it and will not give
the secret away.
He may have discovered the proc
ess. but no one else can find 1t,
and, therefore, all the orders for 1t
must come to him. He cannot satisfy
the demand, as all kinds of accessor-
les to the costumes are made of it.
1t is metallic tissue which is opal
escent. He makes it in several tones
of gold, from the palest tint to a
deep furnished bronze, then several
tones of silver and an Intervene of
silk threads.
1t has the aspect of a coat of mail,
and yet is so supple that it can be
draped into a tunic over a satin
gown.
1t is light in weight, does not dis
color and has the lights of an opal
when the sun is on it.
The fabric can be used for dra-
peries on gowns, for bodice trim
mings for long, tight sleeves in eve
ming frocks. It's latest use is for eve
ming shoes with high silver heels and
splendid paste buckles in front.
1t is also made up by some Of the
ultra-expensive milliners into era
watts to be worn with high-necked
afternoon and restaurant gowns.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Homespun Gowns.

For spring dresses and suits of the
general wear" type, soft, plant home
spun is the favorite material. 1t comes
in all the new olive and bottle green
shades, in the new plum and blue, and
in the castor and gray shades. Wide
walled serges apparently are to be
much worn in navy blue and in white.
The vogue for white serge has been
on the increase for a season or two,
but this year it is to be especially
marked. Two-thirds of the early sum-
mer serge dresses are in white. gray
or castor color. The proper white is
that called oyster, which suggests a
gray just off the white. Serge suits
of this sort are often most deliberately
trimmed.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Wasted.

Ponce de Leon. glancing through the
Elysium Ladies' Companion, encoun-
tered the American HYGIENE Face
Bloom Company's free trial offer,
don't send any money, in the advertis-
ing columns.
wouldn't that crimp your eternal
life ambitionsl" he cried. Now | walk
from Jacksonville to Key West look
ing for the fountain of the bloom Of
youth, and here it is sent on approval
in three-ounce bottles, recommended
by Lily Langtry and positively guaran-
teed to keep the Witch of Endor as
fresh as a Chicago typewriter girl.
and only rs cents a bottle"
After that, Ponce went out and
talked for 30 minutes to a policeman.
Puck.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
VEW 5HONIzYC RRooaE05 NARE

| the corner stone was to rest with a
silver trowel The stone was then
swung in place by means of broom
derrick rugged to an historic old tree.
which was convenient for the pur-
pose; the stone was then gently low
cred on it's permanent bed
Upon the conclusion of the cere-
monies attending the cornerstone lay
ing, the work of driving piles pro-
ceeded, and was completed July 25'
1908. The concrete piles, 1,194 IN
number, range in length from IL to
81 feet, and are spaced generally 3
feet on centers under all walls. They
ar s inches in diameter at point and
| 20 inches at butt.
The consensus of opinion of en-
gineers and architects is that this
foundation is the most substantial
ever constructed in Washington.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
SICK DOCTOR
Proper Food Put Him Right.

The food experience of a physician
in his own case when worn and weak
from sickness and when needing nour-
ishment the worst way is valuable:
"An attack of grip, so severe it came
near making an end of me, left my
stomach in such condition l could not
retain any ordinary food. l knew of
course that l must have food nourish-
ment or l could never recover.
Il began to take four tablespoonfuls
of Grape-Nuts and cream three times
day and for weeks this was almost
my only food; it tasted so delicious
that l enjoyed it immensely and my
stomach handled it perfectly from the
first mouthful. 1t was so nourishing
was quickly built back to normal
health and strength.
"Grape-Nuts is of great value as
food to sustain life during serious at
tacks in which the stomach is so de-
ranged it cannot digest and assimilate
other foods.
Il am convinced that were Grape
Nuts more widely used by physicians.
it would save many lives that are 9TH
erwise lost from lack of nourishment"
Absolutely the most perfect food in
the world. Trial of Grape-Nuts 10 days
proves. There's a Reason"
Look in pkg. for the little book, THE
Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine. true, and full OF human
interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Mo More Tired Feet.

It is quite remarkable how much
more rested a housekeeper is at the
end of the day If she makes it rule
never to stand at any of her house
work when she can sit.
One woman always used a tall stool
when washing and wiping her dishes
or ironing small pieces. She finds she
can peel her vegetables and stir a
cake quite as well sitting as standing.
The result is that she does not
know what it is to have tired feet
when night comes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
No Mirror in Sick Room.

A trained nurse Of long experience
emphasized the necessity of keeping
mirrors out of the sick room.
The patient should never be allowed
to look at One. as the ravages wrought
by illness in ones own face give a
shock which It is hard for the nurse
to soothe away.
Cases have been known in which a
patient being allowed a glimpse Of
himself at a critical point Of the III
ness took a turn for the worse. and
from that time forward sank rapidly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Domestic Economy.

Hey, mon," exclaimed the Draw,
bonnie north country man, thrift is
a wunnerful thing!"
YES" replied his English travelling
companion. you're right there. Now.
I gave my wife 800 to keep the New
Year holidays with, apd would you
believe it?-Oinstead of exceeding 1t.
she saved part of it to buy herself a
hat"
That's nowt," replied the Scots
man. MY wife gives the kids happen
MES apiece to go to bed supperless;
when they're asleep she takes the
ha'pennies OF 'em ageen. and then
she makes 'em do wi'out Ony break
fast for losin' 'eml Hey. mon. that's
thrift"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Harris, Great Good Humor.

"No man ever maintained his life at
a higher level of perpetual good
humor" writes James w. Lee of Joel
Chandler Harris in the Century. "The
day before he died, when he was al
ready beginning to pass into the dark
valley of DEATH one of his sons came
into the room and inquired: How are
you this morning, father?'
"Well,' responded Mr.. Harris, I am
about the extent of tenth of gnat's
eyebrow better"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
Long Sash Ends a Novelty.

A novelty in costume is the two
long sash ends starting in fat bow
made of six-inch galloons.
These are put on the back Of hand
some gowns. whether they are for
evening or afternoon. GallOon is
chosen that has a solid body with
much embroidery in floss and metal.
On some gowns these streamers are
lined with net or liberty satin to keei'
them from turning and twisting
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
WHY, OF COURSE.
A Fable, Perhaps.

When George AIDE was coming from
New Orleans last winter he noticed,
among the race-track men on the train.
one tan-shoed sheet writer with the
largest feet he had ever seen.
And he Furthermore testifies and af-
firms that the sheet writer, on rising
in the morning, discovered that the
reporter had shined one shoe and a
suit-case.-Succes Magazine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

illustration shows pretty bodice for an afternoon dress OF
band insertion
tucked white deep
pucke o 81
silk
of yoke 81 II
o
at a
Materia yards % inches wide
bodice that suitable
embroidery edged with fringe
with fringe
Materials required: silk wide fringe
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Blouse of pink silk, forming sort
of jumper with shoulder straps and
ornamented with buttons.
The under blouse and long, close
fitting sleeves are of tucked tulle, the
former trimmed in front with little
ruffies of dotted tulle or fine lace. The
yoke is of heavy lace or guipure.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Now you have the data to decide
whether or not Detroit women are
political rustlers. Figure in the fact
that several of their automobiles gave
the speed limit the. musical ha-ha and
there we're but two wheels down when
they took the corners. Feminine en-
thusiasm is what put the distinguish
ing mark on election day.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Telephone companies who want to
abolish the word Hello" will not find
as much popular interest as would at
tach to the proposition to abolish the
phrase Lines busy"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

News from vessels in the Alaska
trade will be published in daily pa
per issued on the grounds of the Alas
ka-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The pub
LEGATION will be known as the Wire
less, and will contain both local and
foreign news received in Seattle by
wireless
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

THE Daughter of the Regiment"
has become a reality among the ltal-
ian troops. At the suggestion of the
minister Of war each regiment has
adopted an orphan from Reggie or
Messina, and the officers will defray
the cost of their education and main
tenance till they reach their majority.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

The next Innovation in Great Brit
ain will be the establishment Of a ma
tioual labor exchange. where any one
nut of work can register his name and
any one in need of laborers can pro-
rure them without cost. 1t is the same
thing. on a larger scale. as the free
employment bureaus conducted at
state expense in many states OF the
union.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

We knew that If a country doctor
ever went after the president in
misunderstanding contest, the president
would be a has-been. He is beaten
20 miles by that physician Of Piqua,
Ohio. and the doctor is 65. Odds are
that he carried saddlebags, wore leg
gings and did his equine prompting
with spurs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

A Boston inventor has succeeded, he
claims, in storing up rays from the
sun to make electricity. Perhaps in
DAYS not far off natural fog and
cloudy days will be made bright by
artificial sunshine kept in storage for
such emergencies. This is truly
great age
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

An octogenarian in Pennsylvania,
father of thirty-odd children, has just
married his fifth wife. He seems to
be slightly anticipating the rejuvenat-
ing effects of radio-thor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

To be tired may be foolish, as the
psychotherapists say, but one cannot
blame President Roosevelt for feel
ing of relief as he gets somewhat
recalcitrant congress off his hands.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Boston women have declined to take
their hats off at symphony concert.
This is a great encouragement 10 peo-
pie who go to concerts to see rather
than to hear.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

A man in Iowa wants divorce from
his wife because she persists In writ
ing poetry and making him print 1t.
This ought certainly to make out a
good case of cruel treatment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Concrete itself is. OF course. very
I'D The concrete stairs OF Colchester
md Rochester castles still show the
marks of the encasing boards; the
tome of Agrippa's pantheon. which is
~ feet in diameter. is Of concrete;
md fragments Of concrete buildings
,ra found in Mexico and Peru.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

II is still a question whether the old
Kansan. who got rich by buying whisky
At rs cents a gallon, adding water to
4 and selling 1t at six dollars gallon.
,eaIIy did anything to advance the
cause OF temperance.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

The chance discovery is made that
President Eliot of Harvard can not
milk COW. Sooner or later an over
rated man is found out.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Another Knockout blow for college
co-education. If men and women
cannot be educated together can they
exercise the suffrage together?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Wilfrid Laurier says that war be-
tween Canada and the United States
is impossible. The premier got 1t right
the first time Real friends spat. but
draw the line at cutting and slashing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Nearly $3O,OOO,OOO is to be expended
this year on automobile tires, not
counting the value of the wind pumped
into them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
The Amateur EIoeutionist.

IBIS life is allus gettin' de tears
mixed up wifi de smiles" said Uncle
Eben. Il doesn't know of anything
sadder dan to hear some folks tryin'
to tell funny story"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

1t would seem to be wise economy
on the part of the city to lop off from
the pay roll all those inspectors who
do not inspect.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

The radicals in the suffragette move
ment are the worst enemies of the
cause.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

A Boston woman, we are told, has
embraced 23 different religions" 1t
may be that up to the present time
she has not found any that recipro-
Gated.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Lackawanna is the highest-priced
railroad stock in the world. The par
value of it's shares is $50, and the
price ranges between $500 and 5000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

Statistics show that the death rate
Is increasing, but that is because PEG
pie are living faster.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

The American Museum of Natural
History has bought duck 100000
years old. But the birds dead!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16

The inventors might now expert
ment with colorless autos or smokeless
cigars.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-04-16
KEEP BABY
HEALTHY; FREE

No child can be we'll and strong
unless it's bowels move regularly
every day at the same hour. Such
regularity promotes good health. One
passage is absolutely necessary, while
two are not too many.
There is one remedy that is espe
cially adapted to the needs of children,
and which thousands of American
mothers are using to-day, and that is
DIR. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin, the great
herb laxative compound. Its gentle
action, so free from gripping, it's tonic
effects, and its perfect purity, vouched
for to the United States Government,
makes it an ideal children's laxative
tonic.
old-time friend of this wonderful childs
remedy and she says she could scarcely
keep house. without it. She became ac-
quainted with it through Dr. Caldwelrs
offer of free trial bottle, which she
found SO effective on her baby that she now
always keeps it in the house. Mrs. K. l..
Stout, of Louisville, KY, also first used it
in free sample, then bought it of her
druggist at the regular price, which is
only so cents or 81 a bottle. 1t gave her
little girl splendid appetite and yigor-
Pepsin once finds its way into the home
it makes a lifelong friend. They soon
discard salts pills and powders.
Those who have never yet used Dr.
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin should begin to
do so, for they are missing a valuable
household friend. In order to acquant
you with its merits at no expense to your
self the doctor will send you a free test
bottle on receipt of name and address. 1t
has been justly called the nations safe
guard to health in the cure of constipa-
ton, dyspepsia, heartburn, liver trouble,
sick headache, sour stomach and similar
~ digestive ailments.
SN If there is anything about
MA your alment that you don't
M8 - W understand or If you want
~ any medical advice, write
x&& x0 to the doctor. and he will
#&4&3M answer you fully. There is
SElk$%}TA no charge for this service.
E&tatEdIAN The address is DR.. w. B.
@2&zEXIax8 Caldwell POI Caldwell bldg,
HAzXaARzaEz Monticello, III.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-07
STEVE SPARK MAN.

CONGRESSMAN Sparkman will not be-
q candidate for the United States Sen
ate next year under any circum-
stances. but will be a candidate for
reelection 20 Congress from the First
district. Col. Sparkman cOnfided this
much TO his friend, Col. Robert w.
Davis, prior to his departure for
Europe. with the request TO make his
decision public at such time as Col
Davis deemed proper. There is lit
tle doubt that Col. Sparkman can be
OF more service 20 his people in the
House than In the Senate, for he Is
the ranking Democratic member OF
the Rivers and HarbOrs Committee
en- the House. and the only member
OF that committee Florida has had
in fifty years. Should the Democrats
elect q majority of Congressman In
1910 Col Sparkman will undoubtedly
be made chairman Of this committee,
which Is without doubt the most i'm.
pOrtant of all committees so far as
Florida Is concerned; whereas should
ne Telinquish his seat In the House
20 run for the Senate il may be fifty
years before Florida is again given
a place on this committee Col. Spark
man realizes all this. and while It is
natural for a man who has served
In the House as long as he has %
desire promotion to the Senate. he
feels Il his duty TO remain where he
can be Of the most service to his
people. In this decision he has placed
the interests Of his people above per
sonal ambition. and the people OF
his district should return him TO Con
gress as long as he will consent &c
serve them.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-07

State Superintendent Holloway did
not say a word too much. A man,
be he white or black. who would steal
or cause TO be stolen the questions
or answers TO be used in State uni
form examinations should not be- al.
lowed to teach in the public schools
OF the State. While his letter was
perhaps stronger than necessary. il
will no doubt accomplish the purpose
for which it was intended. and IL IL
does. that is all that could be desired.
Live Oak Democrat.