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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-09-10
NORTH POLE DISCOVERED.

Last week word was flashed across
the continent that the North Pole
had been discovered, and by an
American, Dr.. Cook. And now.
again, lust five days late, comes the
announcement that another Amer
can, Robert E. Peary, had reached
the goal.
For many years explorers from all
nations have been exposing them
selves to the rigors of Arctic winters
in vain endeavors to reach the point
on the earth's surface where there
is no latitude or longitude.
Expensive expeditions have been
fitted out and sent into these frozen
seas of the north in vain effort.
Millions of dollurs have been spent
and hundreds of lives lost, but
finally an American, alone and with
out any heralding by the news
papers, slips away and by camping
with the natives of that country
and enlisting their services, at last
reaches the long sought spot. Peary
about year later, fully equipped
reaches the same goal, but the two
announcements reached civilization
about the same time.
The discovery having been made
by Americans after years of patient
toll and research, now 1t Will be no
trick at all to 60 to the north pole.
Next summer we will look for lot
of college boys to spend their vaca-
tion about the pole.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-09-10
A COMPLAINT.

We hear a complaint from the
farmers about the automobile drivers
that should be needed. II seems
some Of the drivers 60 seorching
around the corners without checking
their speed much. This ehdangers
a team that might be near on the
cross street, especially if there Is a
hedge or other obstruction that
obscures the view. The drivers of
these machines should remember
that others have rights on the roads
as we'll as they. II more care is
not exercised by some Of these auto
men, seme Of these days there will
be a serious accident. So far we
have been very fortunate in thiI
loeslity but now that these machines
are becoming so numerous extra
should be taken.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-09-10

GOOD ROADS.

Everybody seems to agree WITT
Mr.. Amyx's suggestion that modern
roads leading out from Chanute into
the various farm communities woulc
be fine thing both for the towr
and the farmer, yet no one seems te
think enough of the project to SCI
the thing going. Why do not the
farmers over east of the river
take the matter up under the new
law and get up petition and have
the road recently built to the cross
roads on the hill continued to Big
Creek.
1t surely would be money well
tspent. Now crop WORK is over for
the season and every farmer along
the line might be able to put on a
team or two on the grading and
rock hauling and work Out his share
Of the tax. At least he could dc
enough work to make the money
outlay very nominal.
Why not some active farmer who
is interested in good roads take the
matter up and see what can be done
at any rate.
Good roads now would make this
one of the finest countries on the
earth. 1t is our great need.
If the farmers think they cam
stand the expense of rock road,
why not thoroughly grade and thel
oil them. Oiled roads are the best
kind of r.ads. When the work is
properly done they last long time,
stand heavy traffic, do not rut o:
get muddy and are never dusty.
About every two or three years
they may need-a light coat OF Oh
but that is very triang expense
after the grading and drainage is
properly secured.
We are light here among the
refneries where the material can be
secured very caeap with 10 freighr
charges, still we do not use this
excellent road material at home bu,
let other more progressive com
munites haul it away by the ca'
load for the benefit of their roads
1 and streets. Haden't we better gel
| busy and use this material while we
can get it for song and not let il
all be hauled away.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-09-10
A FREE-TRADER But WANTS
PROTE CTION.

w. l.. Douglas, Ex-Governor of
Massachusetts and millionaire shoe
manufacturer, is sending out a
circular letter Sounding a note Of
alarm" He fears, or says he does,
that if hides are not placed on the
free list the beef trust will add to
their present monopolistie features,
such as q tanning monopoly,
monopoly of the shoe manufac.ur-
ing business. He says the beef
trust now controls 55 percent of the
hide output of the eosntry and be
wants the I5-cents duty on hides
abolished. Mr.. Douglas is a
Democrat and q Free Trader. but
he did not wax rich under Free
Trade. No, he is Protective
Tariff beneficiary. He is now on
the corner of Easy sHd Independent
streets, thanks to the Protective
Tariff, and he does not care partieu-
lsrly about the Protective Tariff
being kept up, as far as it affects
others. He is not elamoring, how
ever, for Free Trade in shoes-irs
hides he wants made cheaper. He
eses them in his business.-Tifin
Ohio Tribune.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-09-10

Albany, however, will help to keep
alive the discord among the
Democrats, and will prevent any,
thing like unity among them in
1910 or 1919. Probably 1912 will
be here before all the states have
acted on the tax proposition. The
Democratic centralizers like Bryan
and Ollie James will be combated
by the particularists who will come
together at Saratoga two days hence
Alton B Parker, Edward M. Shep-
ard, David B. Hill, D. Cady
Herrick and their comrades from
other states who, in the flesh or in
the spirit, will be at Saratoga, will
say that the government at Washing
ton has too much power already,
while the Albany conclave would
give 1t additional power. Its most
conspicuous member, indeed, pro-
posed, three years ago, that all the
railroads of the country be placed
In government control. The line of
separation between Parker and
Bryan is as broad as was that
between Jefferson, the Democrat,
and Hamilton, ths Federalist, and
it is not likely to be narrowed by
anything which will come up
between now and the meeting Of the
next national conventions. The
men who actually or metaphorically.
will participate in the festivities at
Saratoga two days hence will tell
one way in which the line will be
kept open.-Globs- Democrat.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-09-10
WONDERFUL POPULARITY.

Ask any democrat on the street
today whom he considers the best
man in public life in the state OF
Kansas and he will answer without
auy hesitation, Senator Br;stow.
The senator seems TO have sue
cesded in pleasing the democrats
wonderfully well and his continued
fight on republican measures is
kespiug them in a remarkable good
humoT.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
WOULD HAVE HIM PUT AWAY.
Woman's Desire to Jail Hubby is Frus
trated BY Court

Mrs. Alexander Griffin, OF No. 164
Twelfth-st., was determined TO have
her husband sent to the workhouse
Friday. Griffin, man of about 90
years. fairly shouted his vows to be.
have better. He made promises with
the freedom of a happy bridegroom;
but each time. Mrs. Griffin metaphors
cally drew her little hammer, and told
things about him. She seid he was
drunk most OF therstime, and abused
and insulted herself and her daugh.
tiers; that she had stood 1t sor SO years
and that she wasn't going to stand il
any longer.
Maggie! Maggie! I'll never bother
you again" shouted the badly fright.
ened Alexander. III not go near you
III you say So III never Couch another
drop. III be good man
Justice Jeffries suggested that Alex
ander sign the pledge.
He did that a year ago. and he
broke it on the way home from the
court. and he's been breaking IL ever
since" said his thoroughly aroused
spouse.
Justice Jeffries ignored her demands
that Alexander be put away. and re.
leased him on parole for one week
during which time ne must keep away
from liquor. He also signed the pledge
o., rpnnth
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
EIGHTEENTH WARD FOLK
TO GET LOWER GAS RATE
Detroit & Suburban Co.. Fearing Com
petition From City Company, De-
cides 10 Cut Prices.

Cheaper gas for residents or the
western portion of the city is. promis'
cd in communication from the De-
troit & Suburban Gas Co. 10 the COM
mon council. This concern now has
a plant in the Eighteenth ward. under
old franchises OF the villages OF Wood
mere. DelTay and the township OF
Springwells. These gave 1t the right
TO charge prices higher than those OF
the Detroit City Gas Co.
Since the annexation OF the Eigh-
teenth ward to the city, the aldermen
OF that district have worked hard to
get competition between the two com.
panies and the city concern has run
some lines out into the western terri
tory. Greater extensions were prob
able and the smaller company has evi.
IDENTIFY decided to retain its field by
giving lower rates.
The communication states that the
Detroit Suburban Gas Co now has
possession OF d portion of Harrington
ave. south of the Wabash railroad
right of way. this portion OF the thor
oughfare never having been used as a
street. IL desires a formal vacation
OF the street, however and promises
TO erect a larger plant and improve its
facilities In consideration OF the vaca-
ton.
|. c. Elston, Jr, vice president and
manager OF the company, states that
his concern is willing to pay accrued
taxes and interest on the portion or
the street desired TO legalize its pos.
session
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
WANTS FRUITS COVERED.
konkeI Objects to Sale Of Dust-ladel
Stuff on CadilIac.Sq.

Agitation over the proposal to order
stairway taken down Oh the Cadi!.
lac-sq. side of the Family theater has
caused Aid Konkel to investigate the
conditions on that square. and he Is
getting ready TO introduce an ordin.
ance which will affect the candy and
fruit stands which form SO conspicu-
Gus portion OF the business along the
north side OF the square.
1T is entirely wrong that the city
allow foods to which dust will cling
TO be exposed for sale in such place, .
saws Konkel There are candy stands
and places wheFe-detes ana such soft
fruits are for sale along the square
Every wind throws dust upon them
and the idea OF such things being
eaten by the people is repellent.
Everyone knows that dust is the
greatest carrier OF germs and this
condition cannot but be dangerous. I
am surprised that the health officer
has not put stop to II.
Konkel is also considering a regula-
ton OF similar character providing
that meats transported about the city
must be kept covered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
CHECKS ARE WORTHLESS.
Bottle Dealers Say They Were Stung
BY philadelphia Man.

Charles Fellman, who says he Is q
secondhand dealer from philadelphia
was arrested, Friday morning, by
Truant Officer. Max Grossman charged
with swindling two Detroit bottle deal
ers, by a little frenzied finance, backed
by bad checks.
J. NJ Morris, OF No. 1873 Napoleon-st.
and Jacob MoskowitZ, No. 260 Abel
aide-st.. allege that the genial Mr.
Fellman posed as a large dealer il
bottles. representing the tottling de-
partments of two large breweries. He
is alleged 10 h re purchased several
hundred dollars worth OF bottles, for
future delivery, and to have rendered
checks, on which he received cash
balances OF SIS from Morris. and $40
from Meskewitz- The checks drawn
on the First National bank OF Cam.
den, y. j.. have been returned as
worthless.
Officer Grossman declares that Fell
man has passed other bad checks
among the bottle merchants, and that
the total amount lost by the local col.
ony Will reach about $500.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
REFUSE TO ADOPT
THE REFERENDUM
Not Expedient, Say Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers-Drawback in Tin
Tariff Condemned.

By almost two To one vote, the
Steel aud TIA workers, In convention
here, decided not to adopt the refer
endum as part OF its constitution
in Friday mornings session, ia the c.
A. r. memorial hall II. was the sense
OF the majority that the adoption of
the referendum would not be expedi-
ent at this time. although the organi-
cation already has the initiative. Those
who are In favor of IL will probably
renew the fight next year, with better
prospects OF success
stirring address by j. H. Morgan,
chief OF factory and workshop inspec-
ton IN Ohio. featured the morning
session Mr.. Morgan Is an honorary
member or the organization, and pre-
yious TO his appointment TO his pres
ent position, largely throughathe intiu-
ence or the association, he was one of
It's national trustees. His address
made u big hit with the delegates.
Strong resolutions urging the elm
nation OF the drawback" feature OF
the tariff on tin Plate-weFe adopted
by the convention. Thursday after
noon. copies OF which will be sent to
congress through the finance commit
tee OF the senate, To Senator Aldrich
and To Congressman Payne. This fea.
ture OF tariff Is declared TO be a grave
injustice TO the Elm workers in the
mills OF the United States.
The duty on tin plate imported into
this country is sl.50 per 100 pounds.
which is reduced 10 Sl.20 by the Payne
bill When this same tin is made into
cans in this country, filled with Amer
lean made goods and exported. SO per
cent OF the import duty Is RENTED.
which means that tin is practically
admitted free. II is this practice that
is known as the drawback" and the
tin workers OF this country object to
il on the ground that II keeps about
one-third of their number idle for long
periods every year.
The association contends that there
are ample facilities In this country for
turning out all the tin needed, but,
on account OF the drawback feature,
IT is argued many OF the mills are
obliged 10 close down for varying
periods because OF the competition
OF other countries, notably Wales II
is claimed that the United States has
lost SIS, 000,0 900 through this feature OF
he tart # ia ~--7y-- -
There Is bare possibility that the
convention may complete It's work Sat
urday. but il is more likely to drag
into next week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
TO MAKE MOVE TUESDAY IN
VOTING MACHINES PURCHASE
Council Committee Will Recommend
Naming Of Experts To Assist
With Work.

While nothing has been done by
the common council with regard 10
the purchase OF voting machines since
the board of estimates authorized the
issue OF $4,000 OF bonds. If advisable.
To pay for such machines. start will
be made next Tuesday evening. Aid.
otto Reinhardt, chairman OF the spe-
cial- committee on voting machines, Is
ready to report on the work or his
committee.
Our report will suggest the ap-
pointment of two experts on machin-
cry from the Board or Commerce. and
one from the Federation or Labor TO
assist the committee in its work. ="
says Reinhardt.
II is likely that an effort will be
made to discharge the special COM
mittee and TO turn the matter over TO
the committee ON publica utilities.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
NEVER AGAIN" SAYS GIDEON.
Man Who "Joked" Wife With Fake
Burglary Is Forgiven

Afraid to face his wife after con-
Tossing TO Capt Mcdonnell that the
sensational robbery reported as hav-
ing taken place in his home. No. 20
Sibley-st.. was all fake. Gideon. Lines
sent a note TO his better half" Thurs
day night. and asked her to meet him
in Grand Circus park. Mrs. Lines
was on hand at the appointed hour
and could scarcely conceal smile as
her devoted Gideon tearfully CON
fesed his duplicity and promised on
his honor as a husband never to do
such thing again. Mrs Lines for
gave him and they returned to their
home wholly reconciled. But ii isn't
quite clear yet what Lines real OBJ
ject was in trying 10 make his wife be.
lieve he had been robbed of SIS.
yes. I've forgiven him." said Mrs
Lines. Friday. But | told him I'd
leave him If he ever did IL again"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15

admitted she had told that Barrows
once threatened her life with "a razor.
that again he blackened her eye. and
LuI her out OF the house: that on an
other Sunday-al OF the troubles
were on Sunday--he had hit her In
the law A week before the shooting
she said Barrows showed her re
volver. when she met him. after hay-
ing left her home. She said that Bar
rows remarked: The first time that /
see that fellow with you. I'm going
to- XIII him She promptly reported
to Mrs. lKubak, and also told Burk-
hart. that same night. But she took
the revolver away from her husband
and kept il until the Sunday before
the shooting. when she again saw Bar
-rt-~--, ttt+-f-ts ttrt--tt-
Attorney Crosses -eifofts-to- WEAVE
an excuse for Bnrkhart's meeting with
Mrs Barrows was snuffed out by the
witness.
Hadn't you talked with Mrs ku-
hiak about starting proceedings for
separate maintenance, and didn't Mr..
Burkhart call 10 see you about that at
your request" he asked.
He telephoned me and asked II he
CoulQ come, but not about separate
maintenance" said Mrs. Barrows ..
She was not cruss-examined by the
prosecution.
Attorney Crosse made an attempt to
lay the case OF the prosecution wide
open, by calling another OF their wit
nesses. Dick" Reyes, who accom-
panied Barrows on the night of the
shooting.
As he was about to take the stand
Justice Stein, after hearing furious
protests from Assistant Prosecutor
Jasnowksi. adjourned the case until
n'clnnk
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
HUBBY BEAT HER FOR YEARS.
Mrs. Nelbert, Mother Of Grown Child.
rem, Seeks Divorce.

After enduring the alleged cruelty of
her husband since 1880, AID raising u
family of seven children. the eldest Of
whom is %, Mrs. Caroline Neibert
filed a bill for divorce, Friday, against
Fred Neibert. She charges that he has
beaten her ever since they were mar
ried. The last time was on May 8,
when he beat her SO severely that she
IL still Ill. she says. For this she says
her husband IS serving 30 days in the
House OF Correction. At another time
she alleges he choked her into uncon
sciousness by forcing clothing into her
mouth. making it necessary to call i
doctor
Bertha E. McNutt In bill for dl
vorce filed Friday charges that her nus
band, John F.. deserted her in 1905
They were married in 1882.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
RAMPAGE CAUSES FINE.
sarkeep Who 5ombarded Waiter with
Eggs Pays $25.

Moses Jacobs, BILLY" Considine's
bartender, who bombarded a waiter In
the Pittsburg Dairy lunch with hard
boiled eggs and strawberry shortcake,
after fiourishing a revolver u. him, was
fined S25. with the option OF 90 days In
the workhouse, by Justice Stein. Fri
day morning. Jacobs, immediately
dressed. objected strenuously TO being
consigned TO the prisoners dock, to sir
beside some soiled persons who han
been stealing from railroad cars, but
Court Officer Klebba was obdurate
and Jacobs was held until his fine was
paid
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
TO CLEAN UP TAX MATTERS.
Council Committee VIII Mold Field
Day Next Friday.

A grand cleanup in tax matters will
be the program OF the council tax
committee for next week. There is a
large number OF complaints pending
from property owners who think they
have been unjustly assessed. Aid.
Shapland has decided To hold field
day next Friday the committee start
Ing It's work AZ 9;3O IN the morning
amt working through until evening, II
necessary, TO dispose OF all the petit
tons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
CURRIE GRAND JURY
GRIND ENDS SATURDAY
No Intimation by Justice Stein Vet
as TO Whether indictments VIII
Be Returned.


With the exception OF the testimony
OF r. II. Macpherson. the expert ac1
countant which Justice Stein expects
To take Saturday morning. the JUS
tees grand Jury investigation OF Cam
eron Currie a. Co.'S failure has been
completed Justice stein would give
no intimation, Friday, as TO whether
any warrants will be issued.
"Will you be guided by the prose
cutor's recommendation. he was
asked
81 canIiot say" he replied. That Is
the ordinary course. however"
Cameron Currie was the principal
witness examined, Friday afternoon.
He went into theA judges sanctum
smiling and was still smiling when
he. emerged an hour later.
Other witnesses examined during
the afternooneYere Frank f. Williams,
Ernest Kimmereck and NJ. J. Bourke.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
Suicide'a Bodv Claimed

The body of Guy Seaman, who was
picked up on the street, suffering
from carbolic acid poisoning. and who
died short time later in ST. Mary's
hospital. has been finally claimed by
sister In Guthrie, Okla, and was
shipped there Friday afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
I SELLS PAPERS AND STEALS"
JIMMY TELLS THE JUDGE
Young Delinquent. With Record as
Thief, Sent to Industrial School
With Companion in Crime.

with Companion,Jn Crime.
well. what do you do. Jimmy ?"
asked Judge Rohnert. OF James voakes
In Juvenile court. Friday morning.
sells papers and steals" he re-
piled.
jimmy was I'm court in company
with Arthur Russell. a lad of his own
age. The two were charged with en-
terlng stores, and IN the court room
was part OF the loot they had taken
frrfurtrrr ctruwrug gum, rUDaccO. ct
safettes,- STAMPS, and shoe bfackfng
Jimmy" also admitted having stolen
"a box OF oranges from a freight car
and selling them 10 an Italian. Noakes
who has already served a term in the
Industrial school. will be returned to
the institution. and Russell will accom-
pany him. Russell's mother, a widow.
said she could do nothing with MIN.
When the case OF Edward Resner
was called Truant Officer Pleis report
ed that the lad was not In court He
Informed the judge that the boys
mother, Julia Resner. had been in. and
after throwing the boys subpoena on
the floor, left the building. The officer
said the woman was drunk.
Homer Downs. a lad of 10. with I'M
usual ability as an electrician. was be-
fore the court. charged with being a
bad boy generally. He has run away
from home several times. and was re-
Gently caught in Buffalo He also
stole q wheel and a spark plug. and
for several weeks lately has been car
rying -reYOlYer-
What did you carry the gun for?"
asked the Judge.
Just TO make myself feel big like
other fool boys" he answered
Being over 10. al which age boys are
not accepted in the industrial school,
Homer was sent to jail for week TO
ponder on his conduct.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15

A club directory Is published I'm
New York with the names and adj.
dresses of $4,000 women belonging to
200 clubs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15
PERCY Crosses
COUP REACTS HARD
Attorney Summons Mrs, Barrows
and Her Testimony Proves Blow
To Burkhart's Case

Michael Burkhart was held for
trial in the reeorder,s-cnurt- on-t the
charge of numbering Robert Bar
rows. by Justice Stein, Friday af-
ternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15

The choicest, best favored and
purest tea grown in the world Is used
in "Salada.' A teapot test will con-
vince you. Ask your grocer for a
packet.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-15

There Is a bare possibility that the
may complete its work Sat
urday. but ii is more likely to drag
into next week.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-05-14
SMALL GARDENS.

Potatoes for winter use are usually
omitted from small gardens because
they are staple product. while most
other vegetables are luxury and
their value is largely dependent upon
their freshness.
The large growing vegetables which
require wide planting are corn, pole
beans and vines. These give much
smaller returns from the space occu-
pied than the small vegetables.
The small vegetables are beets, car
rots, lettuce, onions, radishes, spin
ach, tomatoes, etc. If you fill small
garden with these the yield will be
proportionately larger. Farmers
Home Journal.