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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
SUPERINTENDENT UPHoLDs
KANSAS SCHOOL SYSTEM
Says Examinations to West Point and
Annapolis Should Be Made Com
petitive-Faiures Due to
Class Appointed.

Topeka, Kan.-One of the Kansas
congressman complained about the
Kansas boys not being able to pass
the entrance examinations at West
point and Annapolis and some one
cast some slurring remarks about the
Kansas school system. q. T. Fairchild
state superintendent of public instruc
ton. was pretty wrathy about this.
"The appointments to the naval
academy and the military academy
are almost always purely political and
to pay political debts" said Mr.. Fair
child. 81 know of only one set of ap'
pointments that we're made strictly on
merit. A good many boys are appoint
ed because their fathers are politi'
clans and when the boys are absolute.
ly worthless for any job and then
when they failed to pass the entrance
examinations the public school system
was blamed.
"Those appointments ought all to
be based on competitive examinations.
Last fall we had an examination OF
some twenty boys here. They were
examined on the Kansas common
school work and the one that got the
highest marks got the appointment to
the big government school. That ts
the only way to handle this. Some OF
the boys, of course, who are appointed
are able to pass the examinations but
most of them are not and never Will
be. The ones that took the examina
tions here last year did pass.
ut is the governments idea that
the boys appointed to the two schools
should be among the highest class in
each congressional district. They
should be good students and good boys
and the best in the state. There is no
way to find this out except through a
competitive examination. That is the
way all congressman should name their
appointees to these two schools. Then
there would be no chance for any
one to say that the Kansas schools
were not up to the standard. Then
the congressman would get the best
bows in their districts for the places
and not the poorest students, as Of
ten happens"
Since the clamor made by one o'
the Kansas congressman that the boys
could not pass the examinations, Mr..
Fairchild has received dozens of let
ters from school teachers throughout
the state telling about boys who tried
to take the examinations and failed
and in a good many instances the
teachers, by report cards, were able
10 SHOWS that many of the boys were
among the most worthless in their
schools and did less work and made
the poorest grades. But their fathers
or relatives had some politicaI IN
fluence and the boys were appointed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
GET POWER.
The Supply Comes From Food.

If we get power from food why not
strive to get all the power we can.
That is only possible by use of skill
fully selected food that exactly fits
the requirements of the body.
Poor fuel makes a poor fire and a
poor fire is not good steam producer.
From not knowing how to select
the right food to fit my needs, 1 sur
fered grievously for long time from
stomach troubles" writes lady from
a little town in Missouri.
at seemed as if l would never be
able TO find out the sort of food that
was best for me hardly anything that
/ could eat would stay on my stomach.
Every attempt gave me heartburn and
filled my stomach with gas. l got
thinner and thinner until / literally
became a living skeleton, and in time
was compelled to keep to my bed.
A few months ago was persuaded
to try Grape-Nuts food, and it had such
good effect from the very beginning
that have kept up it's use ever since.
l was surprised at the ease with which
digested it. 1t proved to be just
what needed.
"All my unpleasant symptoms, the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me so much pain disappeared.
My weight gradually increased from
90 to 116 pounds, my figure rounded
out. my strength came back, and am
\ -, ohla IN do INV housaWOrk and en-
10y It. Grape-Nuts food did it." Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
A ten days trial will show anyone
some facts about food.
Read the little book, 'The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a reason.
| Ever read the above Ietterf new.
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
/ interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
$500 Fine for insulting a Woman.

Lincoln Center, Kan.-Ed Rickert
charged with conspiracy against the
person of Mary Chamberlain, was
found guilty in Justice Dunham's court
and fine five hundred dollars and sen
fenced to twelve months in Jail. Rick
ert. on the evening of August Z, took
Miss Chamberlain out riding and after
Insulting her, left her in the hands oil
FIVE men who applied coat of tar to
her body. He has appealed the case
and was released on bond of 1000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Threw Dynamite Cap in Fire.

Fort Scott, Kan.-Otto Boiler, d
voung son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sim Boiler
of Uniontown, nearly lost an eye wheh
he threw a dynamite cap onto bon
fire. He was helping burn trash Wheh
the accident happened. In some I'M
known manner the dynamite cap had
been thrown in trash and when he
threw it in the fire it exploded. A
small piece Of the cap struck him IN
the right eye, going through the LID
and cutting the eyeball. He will not
lose the sight of the optic.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Calls Ad. Scheme Lottery.

Parsons, Kan.-Warrant was issued
for Harry Strasberger, the owner Oh
the largest dry goods store in the CITY,
charging him with violating the law IN
conducting lottery. Strasberger has
been running a pony contest as an adj
yertising feature. The complaint was
sworn to by w. A. Disch, deputy
county attorney, who alleges six counts
against the merchant. Mr.. Strasbergei
As in Colorado spending the summer
with his family.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
On. Seed Crop Pays for Land.

Enterprise, Kan.-The profits OF al
falfa were. given a striking exampie
here when DR.. ]. d. Riddell finished
threshing his alfalfa seed. He had n
acres of bottom land along the Smoky
Hill river from which he harvested an
average of eight bushels per acre. AS
alfalfa seed is worth IS bushel he has
enough from this crop to exactly pas
for the land, which he bought fouI
years ago for s64 an acre. The farmers
are getting rich returns from their
alfalfa seed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Poll TAX Law Upheld.

Ottawa, Kan.-The first arrest foI
the nonpayment of poll tax occurred
when Marshal Bridwell arrested {. r.
Ball. Before Judge Kerr, Ball pleaded
euilty and was fined S. and costs
amounting to over $12. He has begun
N work on the streets. Street Com
missioner Beet!ey promised him work
at $3.50 a week. OF this amount the
citv will take about "a, leaving the
rest for the mans family. When the
fine. costs and poll tax are paid, the
man will be released.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
pllsd up $50. ooo in II Years.

Hutchinson, Kan.-Eleven years
ago. in 1900, which is not so very
long ago, l. NJ. Dawson landed in Ford
county with 500 in money. a team
of horses and a faith in Kansas. And
that was all. The other day Mr.. Daw'
son planked down $1,000 in cash for
some more land to add to the S64
acres he now owns in Ford county.
He has one of the finest homes in
that sections and is worth probably
over $4,000. Wheat did il. Wheat
and hard work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Militia on Moving Films.

Topeka, Kan.-The Kansas Nation
al Guard was taken" by the moving
picture men at the annual encamp'
ment at Fort Riley during the past ten
days. For nine days the moving pic
ture men followed the-guard about in
their various drills and military work
in their camp life and contests, and
chronicled the events on several thou
sand feet of films. 1t is said that
enough pictures were taken tor a two
hours show. Camp life features
came in for a big share of attention.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Grew Without Any Rain.

Scott City, Kan.-H. ]. Mott thersn-
ed his wheat in Alfalfa valley and re-
ports that he had 1850 bushels. This
was grown on approximately 100 acres
and is a fne grade of wheat, testing
5S pounds. This would not seem like
much of a crop in good year, being
but a little more than ten bushels to
the acre, but when it is considered
that this wheat hasn't had rain, more
than enough to lay the dust since t
was planted, this looks like fine crop.
This is sub-irrigated land and MI
Mott says the ground has remained
lamp all the summer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
A Human Cruet-Stand.

Several villagers were discussing
departed sister who had been given to
good deeds but was rather too FOND
of dispensing sharp spoken advice.
"She was an excellent woman" said
the deceased lady's pastor. "She was
constantly in the homes of the poor
and afflicted. In fact, she was the salt
of the earth"
"She was more than that" remark
ed a villager "She was the vinegar,
the pepper and the mustard as well.
She was a perfect cruet stand of Vir'
tues. London Tit-Bits.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
KANSAS TOPICS
Minister Held for Assault on Niece

Salins, Kan.-The Rev. Wayne X.
Stalnaker, pastor of the First M. H.
church at Ellis, waived preliminary at
Hays City, and was bound over to the
district court of Ellis county, and in
default of bail was committed to JAIL
The charge against the minister was
criminal assault against his 12-year-old
niece She was on the stand and her
testimony was substantially the same
as she gave when her uncle was ar
rested.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Accidentally Kills Self.

Florence, Kan.-Ad Riggs, tho 10
year-old son of Delma Riggs, who lives
about two miles north OF town, acct
dentally shot himself with a 22-rihe
and died two hours later. Mr.. Riggs
hogs have the cholera and Ed went
into the house to get the rife to shoot
some of them. The rife was standing
in a corner and when he was lifting
Il out Il struck something, causing the
shot to be discharged. The bullet
entered the skull near the right ear
and came out at the top.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
FARMING by Moonlight.

Ottawa, Kan-Moonlight has been
found to be useful for something else
than strolls, porch parties and up
river excursions. The farmers OF
Franklin county have taken advant-
age of the cool nights and are working
their fields la moonlight. Some far'
mers have taken the plan of work
ing in the fields during the early
morning hours and giving their horses
and themselves chance to rest dur
ing the heat of the day.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
This Wheat Grew Anyway.

Hutchinson, Kan.-Sheramn Beuch-
err of northern Stafford county became
discouraged when things looked rather
blue in the wheat fields this spring
and put the ground in oats. He put
the oats in but somehow or other they
didn't grow. The wheat, however,
struggled along, got new hold on life
and few days ago Mr.. Boucher mar
keted ten bushels to the acre Of first
class wheat from that field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
A,oointed Russian Consul.

Arkansas City. Kan.-Arkansas City
men may be found doing business TOT
almost every country on the globe
Recently another of our young men
who has gained prominence in Chicago
ms a great lawyer, was appointed TO
ill a vacancy in the department OF the
vice consulate of Russia in Chicago
This Young man is Frank A. Burkhoid
the youngest son of Col. and Mrs. )
N. Rockhold of this city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Peanut Rooster Hurts Bystanders.

Leloup. Kan.-The boiler on steam
peanut rooster at Leloup Modern
Woodmen picnic blew up. George
Walden of Ottawa, a bystander, was
terribly injured by flying glass and
narticles of machinery. Several others
others standing near were slightly in
iured,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Paws His AIleaed Shortage.

Atchison, KANE. H. Klostermeier,
county treasurer, has paid the short
age of $500 discovered in his accounts
and which he says was due to clerical
error. The money was not placed IN
escrow pending investigation, as pro
posed, but becomes part of the fund
A further investigation will be made
by expert accountants.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Garden City Meets Carnegie conditlons

Garden City, Kan.-Having pro
ceeded under the Kansas law, organ
lied a library board and complied with
all other regulations, Garden City Ia
now ready for a $4,000 library. The
council has just made the levy, which
will produce slightly in excess OF
Isl 900 per year. The building will
probably be in the East park.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Hard to Find,

Decided where you are going on
your vacation yet?'
mo; can't seem to find the right
spot"
what sort of place are you look
ing for?"
"A place where my pocketbook can
enjoy vacation as well as its own
err"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Dives. Breaks His Neck.

Clyde, Kan.-Frank Menard, a son
of Peter Menard. met bis death in the
Republican riber here by diving into
three feet of water and. breaking hia
neck. He was 81 years of age.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
No Wonder.

whats your husband so angry
about?"
Hes been out of work six weeks"
81 should think that would suit him
frst-rate."
That's It! He's just got job"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

An Omaha debating society has de-
c,6ed that a horse is more desirable
Than an automobile. Notwithstanding
this we presume people will still go
on mortgaging their homes for the lat
ter
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

An Ohio man boasts that he can
rock the cradle with one hand and
hutton his wife's dress with the other.
We presume also that the gentleman
has learned to speak distinctly with a
mouth full of pins.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

We have CONCEALED winter in the
form of ice to temper the summer;
now why not bottle up the heat and
release 1t on a cold day next winter
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A Wisconsin Judge has ruled that
man must provide his wife with false
teeth II she wants them. This. how
ever. is interesting only to the women
who want them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
incarnation for Conner Stone chosen

Inscription for Corner Stone Chosen.
Topeka, Kan.-The inscription that
will appear on the cornerstone of the
Memorial Hall, which will be laid by
President Taft September q, has been
finally determined upon. Department
Commander T. P. Anderson, of the G.
A. r. met in Topeka with State Archi'
tect Charles Chandler and they got
together. The inscription on the south
face of the stone will read:
"The the Memory Of the Union Sol
diers and Sailors of the War Of tbs
Rebellion Of 1861 to 1855"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Judging by the English, channel
aviation will soon become as common
as a ride on a lumber wagon in the
country.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

We see by the papers that Phila-
delphia woman so years old is taking
cornet lessons. Evidently she has de-
veloped a terrible grudge against her
neighboTs
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

One way to keep cool in summer is
to avoid summer resorts. One is
likely to be Frustrated when one pom
ders on the bill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A bullfrog may be a champion fly
KILLER. but he is not what might be
called an ideal pet, especially # there
are nervous women around the house.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A physician advises us to eat
unions and become healthy. We know
from personal experience that garlic
n, productive OF great strength.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

French scientist has devised an
instrument to forecast thunder storms
hut our amateur weather prophets
cling to the old, reliable rheumatism.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

committee OF Chicago teachers
has decided that stenoxraphers should
be taught enough of English to en-
able them to correct the boss's blund'
Iers
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

One man at least has felt the op-
pression Of great wealth-the en-
ploye of the San Francisco mint VINO
was buried under $9.OOO.OOO in gold
nOinS
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
And a Einht Followed .

Hewitt-It's a lucky thing that I'm
a believer in universal peace.
Jewett-Why so?
Hewitt-Because / can lick any
man in the place.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Collector Loeb has seized $4,000
worth of furs. No one. however. cares
what becomes of furs in the present
weather.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A New York boy who walked away
from home eight years ago to seek
his fortune has spoiled a good story
by walking back.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

An advertisement reads: Wanted
"A girl to paste labels on" NO SELF
respecting girl would care to nave
labels pasted on her
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Aviator Atwood is going to try to
fly from New York to Chicago. 1t is
sincerely hoped that he may ind the
dying good.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A man in New Jersey killed his
sweetheart with an "unloaded" pistol,
30 history, unmindful Of the tragedy
pf It. keeps on repeating itself.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

What has become Of the old-fash
ioned man who carried palm-leaf fan
In summer?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A. hog out in Oregon ate its own.
ey's coat and $70O in real money and
seemed to thrive on the rich diet
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A. Worcester boy killed 1,119,o0o
flies in contest. but they will never
be missed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Doctor Wiley says that men who
smoke are liable to sunstroke. Dc
your smoking at night
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Alaskan ice is Just now more popu
lar than Alaskan COAL
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Aviators now fly across the English
channel before breakfast as an appe
tier. It is a humdrum trip.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

One of the dangers of being married
In an aeroplane is that the first falling
out is likely to result disastrously.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Do not try to invent new excuse
Tor going to the ball game. ANY ola
excuse will do.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

The fiyless city is an irridescent
dream.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

What has become of the old fash
toned sea serpent?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

We are told that dog in st. Louis
has learned TO smoke. He shows az
much intelligence as his teacher.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Some think an electric light bulb
throws out more heat in summer than
In winter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

What are the hot waves saying,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Animals suffer as well as humanity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
Faces Included.

Howell-He has a weather-Deaten
face.
Powell-Well, the weather beats
everything.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

A New York woman who lost $1,000
doked about It. Evidently she didn't
have husband to support.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

absent-minded.
Mrs. Bilson-In what way?
Mrs. Nelson-He went fishing yes
terday. When he had finished he
threw away the fish and brought home
the bait.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Paris has declared against statues
in frock coats. 1t may prefer pa1amas
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

Water your borses!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25

W. N. u, WICHITA, NO. s4-istf.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-25
PARAMOUNT COLLEGE
WICHITA, KANSAS.

Highest Class work In College, Academy, Music
and Fine Arts. Commodious Dormitories for
Men and Women. Expenses low. Next year
opens sept. Is. HENRY E THANkk, PRES
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1911-01-27

Hsfflsf Services nese snndsy ~ "
~ &na - m
4eaHsv sehe5il a. vfns
Ffasaf anetlns services ou Wednss
dsy nights 81 fgm 1'ciock.
Hsv q wsfsfss, rssiof
csrHutfr faf LADY ~ virtofies
rhufeh Hssses each sundsy ~ fm
p'elurH and $50 a'rlusM, except The
second auaasy n esch n,onfh. when the
one mass Viii he ~ pp a. M vespefs
snd benedleiien Sundays ~ o m.
Week dsy mssses ~ aiiD an
SUNDAY school at9sits m.
Raw. ~ VHrfLtY. PASTOR.
LtrnnRsS- Services nest SUNDAY a.
TiW y. m.
SUNDAY school stas m
NJ. PAr's. EscAfkwPka- Services Al
.. m. nest sunday
RFv A. ScHffFssFa, Psator.
METHODIST nest sunday at
i0;90 A. m. and 7 40 y. m.
sunday school at y 10 n. m.
HFv. l.. A. DARsFy. Pastor.
PeFssYrrHtAN-serv on the nrst
and third Sundays Of each month at
i0:f5 =. m. aud T.i5 pi m.
sunday school every sundays 10 am.
Prayer meeting services on Wednes-
day nights at 1880 o'clock
REV. j. G. WATT, Pastor.
ST JonN's ErfsoorAI--sorvices next
Sunday AZ follows: a. M, Holy Com.
munion; 10 Is o, m, Morning Prayer
and Sermon.
sunday school at 10 o. m.
REV. JonN CHiPMAN, Rector.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1911-01-27
COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS.

Mr.. w. II. Smith, supervisor OF
rural schools OF the state, VIII spend
flve days in this county and make an
inspection OF the schools. Mr.. Smith
Is the man who first organized the
Boys Corn Growing Clubs IN this
state, and his county has the honor
OF having the best club and the
greatest success in this work. He
has been very successful both as
county superintendent and a. a
farmer, and has been In great demand
as a lecturer and institute conductor,
the farmers aud teachers both de
mandiDg bis services, We have bee n
trying to get him IN this county for
three years, but heretofore he has
always had engagements for the time
we asked him TO come. IL Is regretted
that he cannot visit every school 10
the county and talk TO the pupils and
patrons, but we are fortunate to have
Eve days. and every one appreciating
a splendid talk should make IL a point +
to hear him.
Dates have been made for the fol-
lowing places: Vancleave, Tuesday
night, Feb 7, Daisy Vestry, Wednes-
day, Feb. 5; Wade, Friday, Feb 10.
To the County Teachers Associa-
tion, Pascagoula, Friday night, Feb.
10, and Saturday, Feb. II.
Other places and dates will be an.
nOunced later.
Mr.. Smith Is genuine school man
and a genuine farmer. He knows
what he talks about and he knows
how TO say 1t. II you miss his talk
you will be sorry because your neigh
bors are going TO talk about Smiths
talk for long time after he has gone.
! GUY ID. DEAN.