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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
CAN MAKE USURERS PAY DOUBLE
The Superior Court Has Upheld the
Usury Law of Oklahoma in
Test Suit.

Muskogee, Ok.-The supreme court
upheld the usuary law of the
state which provides that a u.s.
urer shall pay back twice the
amount he has charged at usurious
rate. The case was that of Frank
Lightner against William p. Fields.
Lightner borrowed $175 from Fields
and was charged 81 month for thir-
teen months and then discharged the
debt by paying $206. Lightner was
given a judgment for 1920. 1t was
the first usuary case ever tried in this
county.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Salina.-People interested in educa-
tional matters in Rocks county expect
a famine in teachers next winter be-
cause of the small attendance at the
county normal institute in session at
Plainville. Only about sixty are at
tending. This condition is said to
result from slight interest in the pro,
fession which prevails, especially
among the male teachers. The men
can earn greater salaries in other
business lines.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Will Be Some Wheat.

Topeka.-Kansas will raise more
wheat than was expected after the
first reports of the season. And the
corn crop, although somewhat late,
promises to be one of the largest in
the states history, judged by the
acreage and present condition. The
season is at least two weeks behind
on all crops, due to the cool, wet
weather. This information comes in
reports to Secretary Coburn of the
agricultural department, from the
management of the various agricul
tural fairs and societies over the
state.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

OF late the shadow of the fatal MI
crobe has lowered over the trembling
lips Of expectant lovers. They have
been browbeaten, cowed, terrified.
inundated by cold-blooded investiga-
tors their kisses have become of the
Intangible Tennyson kind, by hope
less fancy feigned as lips that are for
Others" The coldblooded bacteriolo-
gist has meanwhile buttressed the cry
of that cynic of cynics, Dean Swift,
who wrote: Lord, wonder what fool
Il was that first invented kissing"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Leavenworth Soldiers to Alaska.

Leavenworth.-An order came here
to transfer 1870 soldiers from the Thir-
teenth to the sixteenth infantry. The
detachment will go to Fort Crook,
Neb, next week to go with the Six
teenth infantry to Alaska. The Six
teenth leaves for Alaska June II. This
big transfer reduced the companies
here below the regular garrison
strength of siXty-five men each.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

A new order of the treasury depart
ment prohibits the importation into
the United States of the European
starting, putting the bird in the same
class with the mongoose, the English
sparrow and fruit-eating bats. So far
as this country is concerned, there
fore, the cry of the starting will be,
not, 81 can't get out" but Il can't
get I'M"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Warning to Diplomats.

Peking, China.-There was a stir
in the diplomatic quarter upon the re-
ceipt at each of the foreign legations
of an anonymous circular letter in
which the writer declared that an anti
dynastic revolution was about to occur
and warned the diplomats not to take
sides with the Manchus.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Killed by Interurban.

Arkansas City.-John Baker, 70
years of age, was run over by an in
terurban express car near the station
of Hackney between here and Winfield
and died later. The man was deaf and
did not hear the approaching car com
ing behind him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
southern Newspaper publishers.

Mobile, Alabama. - The Southern
Newspaper Publishers association met
in annual convention here with head
quarters at the Battle house. The ses-
sion continued through two days.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Express Companies to Fight Cut.

Topeka.-Judge W. r. Smith, coun-
sci for the various express companies,
announced that the companies would
resist the wholesale reduction of rates
ordered recently by the railroad board.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Robert Eadls Goes to Mexico

Tribune.-Robert Eadie, who repre-
sented Greeley and Wichita counties
in the last legislature, has sold his
large cattle ranch in Greeley county
and has departed from that place to
Old Mexico.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
II Mas the Mettest NAV.

Kansas City, Missouri.-Last' month
was the wettest May in Kansas City in
the % years the weather bureau has
been established. The normal for the
month is 5:4S inches and last month
it was 1892 May, 1904, ran second.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Army Transport Sinks.

Manila, Cuba-The United States
army transport Indianapolis sank in 20
fathoms of water. Is miles outside
the harbor of Corregidor island. The
vessel struck a log and went down
rapidly. All on board we're saved.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
N.w Secretary for the President.

Washington, D. C.-President Taft
officially announced the appointment
of Charles Dyer Norton of Chicago as
secretary to the president to succeed
Fred w. Carpenter. Also the &C
ceptance of the place by Mr.. Norton
was announced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Several firms who have been selling
Ane Mocha and Java coffee which did
not contain a berry of either of those
coffees have been fined $40 on prose
cutions by the government. Really 1t
would not seem as though such a fine
would act as a deterrent; maybe, how
ever. 1t was intended merely to be a
warning.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Boast of Greeley County.

Tribune.-Greeley county is the
only county in the state who can
boast that she has not lawyer nor a
real estate man who uses tobacco.
Every lawyer and real estate dealer
is a total abstainer from the tobacco
habit
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

A blind singer Of Massachusetts
took a trip in balloon in order to
enjoy new sensation. He made
totally new record in ballooning; he
did not remark when he came down
show strange it was to see the earth
dropping away from under him."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Lived to a Ripe Old Ace.

Hutchinson-Mrs Unity Pierce, 1903
years old, was buried here last week.
She was born in Virginia on December
G, 1906. Until three weeks ago Mrs.
Pierce walked mile every day for
exercise.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
REASONING of Youthful Mind.

A schoolmistress whose hair was
of the blacklist hue, was one day CIV
ing lesson on coal mine to class
in Suffolk, England. To make the les
son interesting as possible she went
on to say she had herself been in a
coal mine. A little lad put up his
hand, and when pointed to said:
please, teacher, is that what made
your hair so black?"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

According to a New York dispatch
wedding rings are passe, and smart
young matrons" no longer wear them
Perhaps this is because so many
"smart young matrons" haven't room
for their entire collection of wedding
rings
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

The recent cannibalistic perform
ances in the South sea islands seem
to be conclusive answer to the old
charge that the cannibal natives Of
that part of the world don't like mis-
sionaries.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Viewed as peace preservers the new
battleships, costing $6,000,O00 each,
ought to be put under bonds to fur
nish us with $12,090,000 worth of
peace.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Kansas Wins From Oklahoma.

Lawrence.-In the annual tennis
tournament with the University OF
Oklahoma team, Kansas won all OF
the matches.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Berlin workingmen have taken a
pledge not to eat butter for three
months. That indicates one place
where oleomargarine is likely to be
sold for what it is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

A Chicago Judge declares married
men have right to squander some Of
their money on themselves If they
want to. Yes, Judge, but how much?
That's the real point.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

A st. Louis woman who was dying
asked to have her pet dog poisoned,
that it might accompany her to the
spirit world, or, probably, at least un-
til she was safely out of st. Louis.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Though a man dropped dead in a
department store while shopping with
his wife, 1t is doubtful If even this
will break some women of the habit
of taking their husbands along.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

According to scientist, dreams are
the fulfilment of wishes. At any rate
they are all the fulflment a lot Of
wishes ever get.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

The college professor who insists
that the dangers of kissing have
been immensely overrated is making
a strong bid for popularity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Verify, the complications Of life
multiply. 1t takes enough men now to
train champion prize fighter to put
a play on the stage with large cast
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Humility is the first lesson we
learn from reflection, and self distrust
the first proof we give of having OBJ
tanned knowledge of ourselves.-Zim-
norman.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Los Angeles school children have
been running their little tummies by
eating too much pie. The great Amer
lean nation may have to establish a
pie censorship.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

About this time of year the univer-
Bity alumnus, after trying to remem-
Der his college yell, gives 1t up as a
bad Job.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

The man who stole duck and was
sent to Auburn for 1t must now real
lie that it is much cheaper merely to
chase the duck.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
Made His Reputation.

Harker-That fellow Bilkins is an
enthusiast, isn't he?
Parker-That's what! You know
he likes to speak of himself as a
sportsman?
Harker-Yes.
Parker-Well, the only thing he
ever did in that line was to go on a
wild goose chase three years ago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

When our names are blotted out,
and our place knows us no more, the
energy of each social service will re-
main.-John Morley.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

And now they are mixing poker and
bridge. The Standardization laws
should be strictly enforced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
ON THE COLLEGE NINE.

"'Tain't no use talkin', Cyrus, tibet
boy of ourn certainly do love tn coun-
try. He writ me er letter yesterday
an SEE he was overjoyed cause Their
going ter put him in tn right field
next summer"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Farmers are organizing to cut out
the middlemen. That old reliable end
man, the consumer, will hold his job.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Chicago boasts 46 cemeteries, all
well patronized.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

German dirigibles have been making
flights over Holland. This may be sig
nificant, for it beats the Dutch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Speaking of sunshine, the more you
have the more you want.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Paying interest on the mortgage Is
one of the best cures for AUTOMOBILE
tousness.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Although cottonseed has gone up
IN price olive oil is useless for pur.
poses of replanting.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

The aristocrat germs on $40 bill
do not recognize the herd on dollar
bill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

Those New York hens that lay black
eggs are infringing upon the province
Of the Easter rabbit.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10

In the matter of capturing hus-
band the girls should remember that
coarse work Is fatal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-10
A H. Turner, Ed. a Prop.

eHANvrE. 3 KAN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
ALDR|CHSEESTAFT 7
Senator TO Defend Tariff
on the Stump.
EXPECTS TO JUSTIFY ITEMS
Visits the President and Outlines
His Explanation of the Cotton
Saskatchewan Speak in
Insurgents Country.
EXPECTS TO JUSTIFY ITEMS

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 13. - A call
from Senator Nelson A. Aldrich, OF
Rhode Island, the laying OF plans to
capture Tennessee for the Republicans
this fall, and further consultations on
the early installation Of model postal
savings banks promised busy time
for President Taft. The chief execu-
tive golfed as usual, putting on his
other engagements until luncheon
time
Senator Aldrich, who has made re
ply to the charges Of Senator Bristow
Of Kansas, regarding the rubber sohed
ule OF the Payne Aldrlch tarin law, ar
rived at Marblehead on the yacht O
We Ra. The yacht crossed Salem bay
and anchored some distance of the
presidents dock
Senator Aldrich soon put of for the
shore His call interrupted the presi
dent az late breakfast and the sena
tor was invited to join the family cir
Gle at the morning meal. Afterwards
the president and the senate leader
talked together for thirty five minutes
IL was said later that the senator &
statement as to the rubber charges
formed the subject of the major por
ton OF the conversation.
Senator Aldrich also is said to have
told the president his plans for an
swering the charges as to the cotton
schedule Of the new tariff law. He
hoped to make a speech during the
coming campaign in the heart Of the
insurgent country in defense OF the en-
tire tariff act, and in this connection
will take up the cotton schedules In
detail and explain the various items
that were increased and give his rea
sons therefor.
Further than to say that his call
was one OF respect. incidental to a
yachting trip along the New England
shore, which Will extend as far east
as Bar Harbor, Senator Aldrich would
say nothing more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
SCRlBBlER'S SENTIMENTS
AND heWSY NOTES

Stafford c. H., Va, Aug, 18th, 1910.
Hon. Robinson Moncure, Of Alexan-
dria, suent some time here IN the
Clerks office yesterday on legal busi-
ness.
MIR. G.. b. Wallace, attorney for Com
monwealth, was here Tuesday on legal
business.
Mr.. T. J. Woodard and Mr.. and Mrs.
N. w. Jones, of Washington, are VISIT
ing friends and neighbors in the
"Neck. "
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Waller are on a
trip to Atlantic City, n. J.
Boys, bear this in mind:
"Who misses or who wins the prize,
Go lose or conquer as you can,
But. if you fall, or if you rise,
Be each, pray God, gentleman.
Messrs. Andrew Briggs, w. B. Jones,
Walter Jones and Arthur Briggs passed
here today for "Crismonds on Aqua
Creek to have frolic with the festlVe
crab.
Miss Lucy Morton and her sister,
Mrs. Maria Dent, Of Brooke, visited
friends at the Court House yesterday;
Mr.. r. T. Ashby, Of Shackletts, and
Mr.. James Embrey, of Jackets Mill,
were visitors here this week.
Mr.. Robert w. Chambers in his novel
"Ailsa Paige" now current in the Sat
urday Evening Post, speaks Of wal
balloon used by the Federal Army called
the Intrepid" Your correspondent
remembers this balloon very well in '6S.
L. lC.ataA xtrknr, rnf near
the old Phillips house, just back oil
Chatham. During that stormy period
it was used for the purpose OF observa,
ton from a point in the "Old Forge,
Just above Falmouth, down the river
to point just opposite the bend, near
"Bernards. q"
One of our new arrivals in Stafford.
a "Plak, who located on his tract OF
land near here last week, objected to
buying a COW yesterday because "she
had no front teeth. y .,
The farmers hearts have been glad
dened this week by a plentiful RAIN
that has gladdened natures heart as
well, if you Judge by the tinge OF dark
green that shades the tree and the vine.
What would we poor mortals do without
water?
Distilled in the rainbow Of promise,
whose warp is the raindrops OF earth,
and whose wool the sunbeam Of heaven
sweet, beautiful water"
Messrs. +. S. Moore, A. j. Woodland
and VIM. A. Woodard are threshing
all the crops of grain in this neighbor-
hood.
The peach crop in this section Is
something immense, altho they will
bring in but little money, owing to lack
of transportation.
Mr.. ]. 0. Callahan (Son) left here
today for Roanoke, where he has been
employed by the Postal Telegraph 20.
Mrs. NJ. K. Callahan, of st. Elmo.
Va, paid visit to her daughter, Mrs.
James NJ. Woodland, this week.
Mr.. R. L. Fritter is still on the war
path with his japanese oil, ice-cream
and beef. He is general utility man.
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
NEwSY NOTES FROM STAFFORD

Mr.. Joseph Farmer, member of the
Washington police force, with his two
boys, are spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. John Farmer, parents OF the
| former.
Mrs. Geo. w. Newton is sick at her
home. Her many friends are hoping
for her speedy recovery. She is at
tended by DR.. Doggett.
Mr.. Willie Peyton and family are
enjoying the invigorating air and water
Of Warrenton Springs.
Farmers are much elated over their
prospect for corn since the recent rain.
Dnring the electrical storm of We'd
nesday evening lightning struck the
residence of Mrs. Mamie H. Allen. 1t
entered the room by tearing through
the plastering near the mantle, ripped
the mantle loose, broke several vases,
knocked picture frames down, scatter
ed fragments about the room and pass
ed through a corner Of the hearth to
ground. No one was in the room at
the time. Mrs. Allen and son were at
supper in another apartment. They
bastened to the scene and found the
room filled with smoke, which increas-
ed excitement. No fire was found and
but little damage was done.
"God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform. .
Mr.. Willie Newton, who accompanied
his brother, Jack, to Nebraska some
months ago, has returned and reports
serious drouth out there, green corn
having become so parched that sparks
from locomotives set fire to the fields
of corn, and stock suffering for food
and water.
Protracted meeting at New Hope
church is in progress; both saint and
sinner" seem interested.
More anon from the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
MINE WORKERS BANKRUPT
Union, With Strike on Its Hands,
st25,0oO In Debt.


Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 13.-What
has been suspected by many OF the
delegates to the miners convention
and feared by all came to light In dis
cusslons and in reports of officers,
when 1t was discovered that the treas
ury is practically bankrupt and the
organization is in debt to locals for
borrowed money to the amount OF
s125,O00
In addition to this. there is an over
draft OF $4,000 unpaid and to meet the
expenses of this convention the min
ers must depend upon the assessments
OF the present week. This condition,
contrasted with that of Ave years ago,
when the organization had a bank bal
ance of nearly s1.OOO,OOO, is creating
more discussion than the quarrel be-
tween Lewis and Walker, for the dele.
agtes declare, with $4,000 men idle
and the treasury bankrupt, there
seems nothing in store for them but
to return to work on the terms offered
by the operators.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
A TRAMP CAT
Travels 100 Miles on Truck Of Penn
syIvanIa Railroad Flyer.

Travels 100 Miles on Truck Of Penn
syIvsnla Railroad Flyer.
New Castle, Ind. Aug ia maltese
cat Of the ordinary variety safely made
the trip, hobo fashion, from Cincin
natl to this city, distance of 1OC
miles, on the trucks Of the Pennsyl
vanla's fast Cincinnati-C Chicago train
known as the Red Hummer"
When the train reached this city
the conductor went to the rear and
looked underneath the Pullman car
Then he motioned to bystanders, and
showed them the pussy snugly curled
up on the trucks under the car. The
cat was there when the train lef'
Cincinnati, and was evidently vel
pleased. with its ride. The trainmer
were solicitous that the cat gel
through to Chicago, looking on hei
company as an omen Of good luck
Pussy was still on the trucks wher
the train left this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-08-16
OUR LAHORE LETTER
Lahore, Va, Aug. II, 1910

Lahore, Va, Aug. II, 1910.
Mrs. Mamie Fraser and daughter,
Cav, have enjoyed the hospltable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Aleck Green this week.
Delicious peaches, grapes, melons,
creams and other good things abound
ed, but above all the cordial welcome
and genial chat was in evidence. Long
live and richly prosper these good folks.
Last night Mrs. NJ. S. johnson ele-
gantly entertained party of young
PEOPLE in honor of her guests, Miss
Willie Mills, of Staunton, and others.
Miss Lille Voolfolk royalty enter
tanned the Misses Decker, their broth
ers and Mr.. Lewis Burrus and sister at
tea last evening.
DIR. R. G.. Loving, of Richmond Col
lege faculty, with his cultured wife,
are guests Of the latter's father, Mr..
D. NJ. Frazer.
Mrs. F. r. Boston and her pretty
daughter, Miss Florence, are guests Of
Mrs. Towles Terrill.
Miss Pearl Brockman, Of Richmond,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. I.
Brockman, by the mill.
Rev. J. Ad. French, Virginian,
now a distinguished Texan by adoption,
| is visiting with his wife, who has lost
none of the grace and beauty that dis
tinguished her girlhood as Miss Fannie
Madison, are visiting relatives In this
county.
Mr.. Clayton Watkins and wife, Of
Pennsylvania, are guests OF his rather,
near Pine Top.
Mrs. P. B. Emanuel, of Sumpter. 5.
c., is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. E.
Perry, Of Orange. ,
Attorney Muscoe Shackleford, of
Ohio, is a guest of his brother, Judge
Geo. S. Shackleford.
Mr.. Geo. H. Warren, wife and child,
of Philadelphia, are guests OF his
mother, Mrs. H. |. Warren, near Tay-
lor.
Mr.. t. S. Casey has gone back to
Chicago.
The Casey farm sold yesterday was
bought in by the present owners Ia
syndicate of land speculators), who re-
fused fifteen thousand dollars for it.
Real estate has been booming up
here. Mrs. Emma Coleman refused
$35 per acre for her little farm and
named $50 as her price. Mr.. A. p.
Brockman refused $500 for his farm,
and Mr.. z. I. Brockman whistled at an
offer of $4,000.
Mr.. c. p. Graves has been making
big additions to his stables and has pre-
sented his amiable wife with $95 bug.
gy and horse to match.