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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
To Alter Inauguration Day.

Washington, d. CA bill changing
the date of the inauguration of the
president from March to the last
Thursday in April was introduced in
the house by Representative Henry,
chairman of the committee on rules
A similar bill failed Of passage in the
last house by one vote. Another bill
introduced by Mr.. Henry would make
October IL a national holiday to be
known as columbus day"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
PEACE PROJECT FAILED
President Diaz's Representatives
Could Not Make Terms With
Madero in the Field.

Chihuahua, Mexico.-Another peace
project for Mexico failed when Fred
erico Moye and Dr. F. r. Seyferts re-
turned in motors from Madero's camp
near Bustillos, 60 miles west of here,
and reported their mission having
been without definite result. Fran
cisco Madero, the insurrecto leader,
refused to conclude peace terms Offer
ed, which he regarded as nothing
more than the promise already made
by President Diaz in his congressional
message.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
An Oklahoma Tornado.

Frederick, Oklahoma.-In tor
nado which swept across the country
two miles southeast OF this city the
home of B. w. Hensley, a farmer,
was demolished and its occupants
scattered over the adjoining fields.
James F. Smith of this city, who was
visiting at the Hsnsley home, was
killed when struck by flying timbers-
Mr.. Hensley, his wife and two young
sons we're injured.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
NO MORE BORDER BATTLES
That is the Order Given to Mexicans
Following Killing of Americans
at Douglas, Arizona.

Washington, d. CA peremptory
demand was made by President Taft
in a communication to the Mexican
government and the insurrecto lead
ers at Aqua Prieta that battles be-
tween the insurrectos and federals
must not be fought so close to the
border as to endanger the lives or
property of American citizens. The
Mexican government is notified that
this government expects it to see that
there shall be no repetition of the I'M
fortunate incident at Aqua Prieta,
which resulted in the killing of two
Americans and the wounding of sew
eral others.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Says Kansas Guard is Best.

Topeka. Kansas.-C. l. Martin, adju-
tant general of the Kansas national
guard, was informed, while in Wash
ington, that the guard in Kansas was
the best in the United States. w. c..
Kerth, assistant to the chief of the
division of militia in the war depart
ment, who is delegated to visit the ma
tionai guards of the various states,
told Mr.. Martin that the Kansas
militia ranked the highest in the coun.
try.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
CANADIANS WANT RECIPROCITY
Sir Frank Newnes Says He Found
the People Enthusiastic for
Tariff Agreement.

New York.-Sir Frank Newnes, the
English publisher, who was in New
York ON his way homeward from a
months tour of Canada found the
people of the domain overwhelmingly
enthusiastic for reciprocity. He travel
ed from Montreal to Winnipeg, visit
ing the principal centers of popula-
ton, particularly with a view to ascer-
tanning the sentiment of all classes on
the proposed tariff agreement.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
STORM DESTROYS A TOWN
Eight Persons Are Known to Have
Been Killed and rs Injured While
400 Are Homeless.

Pawhuska, Oklahoma.-Eight per-
sons are known to have been killed,
between % and so injured many fatal
ly, and the entire town of Big Heart,
10 miles south of here swept away
by tornado. Big Heart has a popu-
lation of about 400. Only one building
is said to remain standing. Three of
the known dead have been recovered.
They are: John Germs, Fred Ham
mond and William NARROW.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Triumph of Courage.

Courage ana the power of the hui
man eye," saved Walter Sargent a
prosperous rancher, in the Redwood
district, San Jose, when he was con-
fronted by hungry mountain lion the
other evening Sargent was driving
a herd of COWS to his home in the
foothills, when he noticed the big cat
stalking him. AS it crouched for a
spring Sargent turned and fixed the
beast with his eye. Man and lion
remained as immovable as statues for
a few seconds and then the animal
turned and trotted away.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Ready for PASSENGERS.

Dusseldorf, Rheinish Prussia
Count Zeppelins 1irigible balloon,
Deutschland IL, has arrived from
Frankfort-on-the-Ma and will be sta
toned here permanently to carry out
the contract with the municipality for
passenger flights.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
cruce for Guaranty Law.

Oklahoma City, Ok.-Gov Lee
Cruce of Oklahoma issued a statement
indorsing the state bank guaranty law,
deploring the opposition of national
banks to the law. and warning its
enmies that the sooner it ceases the
better it will be for all concerned. A
threat to remove state deposits from
national banks is embodied.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Asked Indemnity of Mexico.

Washington, d. C.-Indemnity for
the lives of Americans killed and
wounded at Douglas, Ariz., by the bull
lets of the Mexican forces fighting
across the river at Aqua Prieta, will
be demanded by the United States
government, according to the view Of
the state department.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Arrest waldo Roaers, uncIes.

Las Vegas, N. M.-Implicated by
the confession of Joe Virgins, a for
mer life convict, viii and John Rog-
ers, uncle of little Waldo Rogers,
were arrested for completely in the
boys abduction. For his return $12,-
900 ransom was paid, VIII Rogers act.
ing as agent for Mrs. Rogers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Lumber Business of Public Concern.

Cherokee, Ok.-That the lumber
business is a matter of public concern
and that prices, practices, rates and
charges should be regulated by the
state corporation commission is the
effect of a ruling of Judge Cullison Of
the district court here in suit
brought against three foreign-owned
lumber companies, charging violation
of the antitrust laws in forming a
combination in restraint of trade.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Maeveaah Speech Resented.

Washington, d. c. William F. Tenn
pleton, post No. 100, -. A. r., adopted
resolution calling upon President
Taft to request the resignation of Sec
rotary of the Treasury Franklin Mac
Veagh, because OF his speech at Phila-
delphia, in which he criticised the
present pension system.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

Desoto, Missouri.-Five persons are
reported dead and 20 injured at Cadet,
Mo-, a town of 300 inhabitants II
miles south of here as the result OF
a tornado which practically demolish-
ed the town. Wires are down in every
direction and a creek between this
place and the stricken town is out OF
its banks cutting Off assistance from
here.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
i. lam cauoht 1870 Men.

North Sydney, British Columbia
The steamer Harlaw was caught in
the fields of drifting ice in the Gulf
~ St Lawrence and crushed to
nieees. The 100 men on board es-
caped over the treacherous ice jam to
St Paul's island.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
The End of an Auto speeder.

Kansas City, Missouri.-Ned Crane,
the automobile speeder, was killed at
Elm Ridge race track in his effort to
beat Barney Oldfield's record for the
track. He was sprinting along in front
of the club house when both of his
front tires exploded.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
A Statue to Iefferson.

Washington, d. C--The anniversary
of the birth of Thomas Jefferson was
marked here by the passage of a
bill in the senate providing for the
erection in this city of a statue to
the sage of Monticello" at a cost Of
500. 900.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

Washington, D. C.-David Jayne
Hill of Rochester, n. Y, ambassador
of the United States to Germany, has
resigned his post. The resignation
has been accepted by President Taft.
Neither in Mr.. Hills letter of resigna-
ton nor in the presidents letter OF
acceptance is any reason given for the
ambassadors action.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Prevent Deals in Eutures.

Washington, d. C.-Representative
Macon Of Arkansas introduced a bill
making unlawful interstate or for
eign buying or selling or otherwise
dealing in futures in agricultural prod
ucts or commodities of any kind what.
snaVar
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Died in St. Louis Fire.

St Louis, Missouri-one is known
to have been Killed and many more
are thought to have died in fire that
Quilted the Sssex building Slf-SzS
washington avenue in the heart Of st.
iouis wholesale and new retail dis
trict
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
passed Puhlioitv ann.

Washington, d. C.-The campaign
publicity bill with the Jackson amend
ment omitted passed the house by
vote of 300 to 0. Representative I'm
derwood then moved that the Cana
dian reciprocity measure be called up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Vice.President Corral Leaves Mexico.

Vera Cruz, Mexico-Among the pas
sengers who embarked on the steam
ship Espagne of the French trans
Atlantic line were Vice-President
Ramon Corral and his family who are
booked for San Nazaire. From there
they will go to Berlin.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

Ceiba, Honduras. - Ex-President
Bonilla, one of the leaders of the re-
cent revolution, published a proclama-
ton disbanding the rebel army.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Flew With His Three Sisters.

Brussels.-Aviator Lansor flew in
an aeroplane from the aviation field at
Kiewit to the Belgian capital, carry
ing his three sisters as passengers.
The distance flown was about "a
miles, which is a new record.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Monster Hall STONES FaII.

Fort Smith. Ark.-Hailstones six
inches in circumference fell here for
three minutes. The strawberry crop
which waas almost ready for the mar.
ket was badly damaged.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Attacks Fourteenth Amendment.

Washington, d. CA bill was in
Produced in the house by Representa-
tive Hardwick of Georgia, providing
for the repeal Of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

Chicago, nl-Three men, pinned I'M
der heavy touring car which had
overturned. drowned in ditch con-
tanning only two feet of water in Mel
rose park. a suburb Of Chicago.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

Sore Throat is no trifing ailment. 70
may carry disease germs to any part OF
the body through the food you eat. When
you feel sore throat coming on, use Ham
Inns Wizard Oil.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
House for Popular Election.

Washington, d. Collection of
United States senators by popular
vote was approved by the house of
representatives by a vote of 296 to 10.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

1t is not the quality Of the meat but
the cheerfulness of the guests which
makes the feast,-Lord Clarendon, I
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti-
patton. Constipation is the cause of many
diseases. Cure the cause and you cure
the disease. Easy to take.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
OF Course.

"Why are hotel bellboys called But
tons?"
Because they're always off when
you need 'em most"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

am a man, and nothing that con-
Germs a man do l deem matter at
Indifference to me.-Terence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers, Sc a package.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
His Destiny.

81 wish Willie had been born
grill"
'Why?"
"Oh, he is such cry baby! 1 wish
could do something to stop his
snivelling at everything that comes
up"
ITO stop it? Encourage it you
mean! Nature evidently intended
that boy for a United States sena-
tor"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

To do two things at once is to do
neither.-Publius Syrus.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

Garfield Tea contains no harmful drugs.
Composed of Herbs, it is an ideal laxative.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21
Preliminary Suspension.

How did Jobble's wife manage to
hang up lace curtains?"
81 think by making Jobble hang up
his watch?"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-04-21

81 wish Willie had been born a
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
Lost-SmalI Stove
In Fruit Store Fire

LOST-In a fire at Tony Keart's fruit
shop, 1916 G street northwest, about
9:l5 o'clock this morning, small gaso-
lene stove. No reward.
The foregoing might be appropriately
inserted in the lost and found" column
by members of the Washington Fire
Department, who searched the premises
time and again after the fire was ex-
tinguished in the hope of finding the
stove. The stove was supposed to have
exploded and started the fire which did
about SIS damage to the stock. on which
there was no Insurance.
Tony told the firemen he was waiting
on a customer when he was startled
by an explosion back of the counter.
The next moment the rear of the shop
was in flames.
An alarm was sounded from box at
Thirteenth and @ streets, and the fire.
men had little trouble In putting out the
blaze. Then they began search for
the gasolene stove. 1t was nowhere TO
be found, and no one seemed to know
anything about It, so the cause OF the
fire is carried on the reports at head
quarters as unknown"
Practically no damage was done TO the
building.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
Pupils to Attend
FarnswOrth Talk

On account OF. the special educational
interest attached to the subject of the
Farnsworth travel talk at the Columbia
Theater on Friday afternoon. which will
be on Social Life in the Canal Zone"
high school pupils and teachers have
been invited to attend.
Tickets have been sent to the princI-
pals OF each high school for distribu-
tion among pupils.
The pupils of our commercial geog-
ested to receive these tickets" said
Allan Davis, principal of Business
Hlgh, since they are now studying
Panama with especial reference to the
building of the canal"
The lecture begins at 4:30 o'clock. The
greater part OF the orchestra seats will
be reserved for the high school pupils.
Mr.. Farnsworth has an unusually inter-
esting series of color views, according
to advance reports, and this lecture Is
said to be one of the most interesting
and timely of those he will present here
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
Guardians of the Gray
Children Have Their Say

UPPER MARLBORO. Jan. S.-owing
to an order of the orphans court. made
yesterday in the case of the five Gray
children whose parents were killed by
a Pennsylvania train last october. the
matter of caring for the children is put
back where it was before the three
guardians were appointed a week ago.
Under the original order. one OF the
children was to be cared for by Mrs
Shoemaker, in Washington, three Of
the children by the st. Vincent de
Paul Society, of Baltimore, and the
youngest child was to be put under care
of half sister OF the dead mother, in
Washington.
According to the new ruling, all three
guardians will have say in the dis
position of the orphans. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gray, their parents, were killed when
hit by a train near Tuxedo. Md, last
September.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
Paroled Prisoners to
Get Less Publicity

The least possible publicity will be
given to Federal convicts winning
their paroles in the future, it has been
decided by Attorney General Wicker
sham and Robert V. LaDow, chairman
of the parole board.
When a man re-enters freedom after
being paroled, it was said today, ad-
vertisement of him as a former con-
vict deters his progress into useful
citizenship and in part, at least, de-
feats the object of the parole.
Probation Officer /. D. Porter, of
the District of Columbia, strongly ad-
vocated the cessation of publicity in
such matters
The Washington times., 1911-01-25

Mrs Elizabeth Rose, who has been
I'll In Providence Hospital for number
of weeks, after a surgical operation, IS
steadily recovering.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
Mrs. Harper to Speak.

Mrs. Ida Huested Harper. the we'll
an authority on the question Of woman
suffrage, will lecture at the Public
Library tomorrow evening at o'clock.
The subject of Mrs. Harpers talk will
be Politicians and Woman Suffrage" 4"
The public is invited to attend.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
aida" Lyric Theater, Baltimore,

BY Chicago Opera Co., Thursday, Jan.
26th. Train leaves Union Station 700 p.
m, via Baltimore & Ohio, r. R., run
ming through to Mt. Royal Station, oppo-
site theater. Returning leave Mt. Royal
Station at 11.23 p. m, after the perform
ance. For tickets and full information
call on T. Arthur Smith, 1411 F st. N. w.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25

BENJAMIN c. Hughes and Ira Hall
have been appointed constables for
Rockville and Darnestown districts,
respectively, and have been desig-
mated by the commissioners to collect
the dog taxes for those districts.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25

The ladies of St Teresa's Church have
decided to give a supper and dance, in
the assembly hall of st. Teresa's Paro-
chial School, early in February.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
Swimmers to Meet.

Arrangements have been completed
for the swimming contests at An
napolis Saturday, between the naval
cadets and the Washington Y. NJ c. A.
The contests will fill in an open date.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25

der of United American Mechanics, met
last evening in the Masonic Hall The
program included a welcome to several
new members. limitations will be held
soon.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
STRICKEN IN BATH.
IS FOUND HELPLESS
Anacostia Man Summons
Aid by Beating Upon
/ Walls With Hands.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

James Shannon, an employe of the
navy yard, was stricken with paralysis
last night at his boarding house, at 45
Good Hope road, while in a bathroom.
BY beating upon the wall he attracted
attention. He was found almost uncon-
scious. His left side was affected. He
was removed to Providence Hospital,
where his condition was pronounced
serious. He has been a resident of Ana
costa for many years. He has an aunt
in Baltimore, Nd.
An evening of merriment marked the
session last night of Electa Chapter,
No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, which
convened in the Anacostia Masonic Hall.
The members were entertained with an
old-fashioned district school gathering.
Mrs. Frances Frazier, the worthy ma
tron of Electa Chapter, acted as the
teacher and her stan Of officers repre-
scented the pupils. The trustees were
present in the persons Of Simon Buebe
and Charles A. Stevens. All appeared in
appropriate costume, familiar songs
were sung, and recitations rendered.
Refreshments were served.
John A. Logan Post, No. Is, Grand
Army Of the Republic, and Logan Re
lief Corps, No. Z, it's auxiliary organi
zation, will hold joint installation ex-
ercises in the Masonic Hall in Anacos-
tia tonight. Commander A. B. Frisbie,
of Logan Post, has caused invitations
to be issued to the public for the event.
Officials of the Department Of the Poto-
mac will take part in the exercises. A
patriotic program will be rendered.
Both organizations recently elected Of
ficers and these will be installed.
Anacostia Council. No. 16. Junior Or
der of United American Mechanics, met
last evening in the Masonic Hall. The
program included a welcome to several
new members. limitations will be held
soon.
Mrs Elizabeth Rose. who has been
of weeks. after a surgical operation, IS
steadily recovering.
Osborn H. Oldroyd, of the Department
OF the Potomac, Grand Army Of the
Republic, has arranged to give an illus
trated lecture covering the points of
principal interest on his recent tramp
through ireland, Scotland, and England
in the local Masonic Hall on the even
ing Of January 81, under the auspices
OF the two Grand Army organizations
in Anacostia, Logan Post and its relief
corps.
The ladies of St Teresa's Church have
decided to give a supper and dance, in
the assembly hall of st. Teresa's Paro-
Chial School, early in February.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25

Early Spring Flowers.
Homegrown violets, tulips, jonquils,
ETC.. fresh every day at GUIDES, 1914 T.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25

Miss Eleanor McKim Mcconnell. of
Washington. and Norman E. Hose. of
Relay, Md, and Miss Ada Belle Drum
heller and Stafford Gordon Carter,
both of Charlottesville, Va, were
among the recent couples married in
Rockville.
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
SISTERS. CONTEST
BROTHERS WILL
Trial Being Heard Before
the Court at Rock
Vile. -

ROCKVILLE, Md, Jan. 25.-Mrs.
Elizabeth NJ. Foley, Mrs. Laura ".
Harvey, Mrs. Rose B. Bradley and
Miss Mary r. Offutt, of Washington,
are plaintiffs in a suit that is in prog
ress in the circuit court here to
break the will OF their brother,
Franklin l. Offutt, who was a we'll
known resident of Potomac district.
this county. 1t is contended that
at the time the will was signed Mr..
Offutt was mentally unfit to make a
valid deed of contract. The case is
being tried before a jury. 1t will.
1t Is thought, be concluded late to-
day.
The plaintiffs are represented by
Attorneys w. Outerbridge Spates, OF
Rockville, and R. c. L. Moncure and
Morris Wampler, of Fairfax Court
house, Va, and the widow by Attor-
ney Robert B. Peter. Of Rockville.
Judge John c. Motter is presiding.
John w. Stevens, a well-known
farmer Of the upper part of this
county, recently sold two young
steers that aggregated In weight
weighed they had been driven eight
miles.
Benjamin C. Hughes and Ira Hall
have been appointed constables for
Rockville and Darnestown districts,
respectively, and have been desig-
mated by the commissioners to collect
the dog taxes for those districts.
The funeral of ]. Aquilla Windham,
who died at his home near Wheaton,
as a result of injuries received in an
accident early last week, was held
this afternoon from Grace Episcopal
Church, Woodside. The Rev. George
H. McGrew conducted the services.
Mr.. Windham was eighty-three years
old. He leaves his wife, five daugh-
ters and two sons. The accident that
caused death occurred on the Seventh
street pike, near his home. A horse
he was driving became frightened at
an automobile and his buggy was
upset Mr.. Windham was thrown out
and sustained injuries to the head
and body,
Miss Eleanor McKim Mcconnell. of
Washington, and Norman f. Hose, of
Relay, Md, and Miss Ada Belle Drum
heller and Stafford Gordon Carter,
both of Charlottesville, Va, were
The Washington times., 1911-01-25
A Good Digestion

means a man or woman good for
Something-good work or pleasant
times. Whoever has distress after
eating, sick headaches, nausea,
bad taste, unpleasant breath, cam
not find good in anything, or be Of
much use in the world.
But these symptoms are only
signs that the stomach needs little
care and attention and the aid that