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The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Lives In splte Of Acid.

junction City, Kan.-"Paddy" Crane,
post printer at Fort Riley, after TAX
ing enough carbolic acid to kill the
average person, still lives to tell the
tale. While Respondent Crane went
to his home in this city and securing
a bottle of carbolic acid, measured 1t
out by the teaspoonful, and swallowed
it. He had taken a large portion of
the contents when a neighbor, attract
ed By the cries Of Mrs. Crane, came in
and took the remainder Of the poison
away from him.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Lodoe Dispute Settled.

Topeka, Kan.-Every member of the
A. o. U. w. in the state will be glad
to learn that the difficulty between the
grand lodge of Kansas and the SUI
preme lodge of the United States has
been settled in manner satisfactory
to both sides. The settlement was
made in Chicago at a conference OF
officers from both bodies. DR.. j. w.
Graybill grand master of the order in
Kansas, who has worked hard to bring
about the present amicable agreement,
announced that it had been effected
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Shot by Guard; viii Probably Recover

Junction City, Kan.-Private Smith,
Battery p, Sixth field artillery, who
was shot while trying to escape from
a corporals guard here, will recover,
according to the hospital authorities at
Fort Riley The bullet that brought
Smith down was fired by Corporal
Neusman, 1t entered the head, near
the ear, and, narrowly missing sew
eral vital arteries, came out at the
side of the mouth. Smith is confined
in the prison ward at the hospital. I'M
mediately afetr the shooting Corporal
Neusman went to Sheriff Harbes and
made a complete statement of the af-
fair. He was not detained.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Fall Rains Help Wheat and Alfalfa.

Winfield, Kan.-Ten days of cloudy
weather with almost daily rains OF
drizzles, and heavy fogs of nights, has
put the fall wheat in Southern Kansas
and Northern Oklahoma in as line con
dition as it has ever been in this time
of the year. Farmers who have been
in town during the past few days uni
formly report that the ground is nice
ly carpeted with wheat. Alfalfa fields
are also going into the winter in much
betetr condition than for several sea
sons.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Aim Good, But Gun Too Small.

Wichita, Kan.-Tired of life and wor-
ried by debts, Chas. w. Smith, farmer
living at 1900 East Central avenue, at
tempted suicide in a stairway on
East Douglas avenue by shoting him
self between the eyes with % calibra
revolver. The bullet from the light
gun struck him squarely but with not
enough force to penetrate the skull,
being flatened out instead. The man
was taken to hospital and doctors
say he will fully recover.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
College of Emporia to Receive 100000

Emporia, Kan.-The College of En-
poria is TO receive 100000 soon as an
addition to its endowment fund. A
committee of ten prominent business
men of Kansas met in Emporia the
other day for the purpose of raising
that amount. The committee, which
was composed of bankers and mer
chants. was appointed by the Presby.
terian synod last month to raise this
money, The 100000 is to be raised
from Presbyterians of Kansas.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Entbused Over irrigation.

Garden City, Kan.--Pumping irrl'
CATION was stimulated in a special
meeting of the Industrial Club, when
a proposition for a central power
house with 10000 acreage, taking in
non-irrigated lands lying north OF
town, was strongly indorsed, and is at
such a pitch that there will probably
be a special carload of delegates to
the National Irrigation congress, held
at Chicago, December to 8.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Load of Hay Kills Farmer.

Grinnell, Kan.-Ed Gronewald, aged
% years, was instantly killed when
wagon loaded with hay passed over
his head, crushing his skull. His team
reached home without driver and
search resulted. In the meantime
Herman Dickmann had passed along
the road and found the lifeless body
The load, weighing 4,5OO pounds, had
passed over his jaw and head, crushing
them to q pulp.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
New Speculative Grain,

Wichita, Kan.-The Wichita Board
of Trade has decided to establish a
future market for kaffir corn, which
it is claimed, will be the first of its
kind in the United States. The market
is to carry kaffir corn quotations af-
ter November 10. Millions of bushels
of the grain was grown in this section
of the state this year, particularly in
Butler county.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
mHoppedu Car Once Too Often.

Wichita, Kan.-Little Edyth Suther-
land tried to persuade her older broth
er, Ernest, to quit hopping" trains.
To show her that he wasn't afraid, Err
nest jumped on the steps of Rock
Island freight. His foot slipped and
he rolled beneath the cars. His right
arm was severed, head crushed and
his body mangled.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
KANSAS TOPICS
Father Accused by Young Daughter.


Garnett Kan.-J. R. Murzingo, Of
near Wellsville, was arrested on the
charge of abusing his youngest daugh-
ter, Ruby Murzingo, 15 years of age
The girl swore to the complaint against
her father charging that he had kept
up upholy relations with her since
she was little past II years old and
until last May when her oldest sister
took her from his home. Murzingo
has had two wives and separated from
both of them. He was arrested some
time ago charged with similar crime
by the older sister. On investigation
of Judge Schoonover of this city, and
County Attorney Sheridan of Paola, he
was re-arrested on this charge.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Bond proposlilon Loses.

Solomon, Kan.-By majorities OF
twenty-one and thirty-fiVe this city
turned down a proposition to issue
$4,000 bonds for a water and light
plant. Bonds voted last year were ir
regular.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Find Aued Woman Dead.

Wichita, Kan.-The body of Mrs.
Samuel Schenck of Halstead, was
found crushed beside the Santa Fe
track a mile east of Halstead. She
was so years old and had an insane
desire to see a daughter at Newton
It is believed she left her home here
soon after midnight to walk to New
ton
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Manhattan Adopts Commission Form.

Manhattan, Kan.-Manhattan has
adopted the commission form of gov
ernment by three to one vote. Here
after it will be governed by commits
sion instead of a council.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Our millionaire poloists are ap-
plauded for defending the interna-
tional cup, but nobody sees fit to say
a few kind words about the ponies
which really won.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

A man in Connecticut dropped dead
from JOY. Yet Joy kills even fewer
than lightning strikes. and everybody
has a thousand or more chances to
one Of escaping the latter misfortune.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Women residing in or travelling
through New Jersey are forbidden to
decorate their hats with any portions
of birds, but they may use the mil
lineI ) bills If they so choose.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

DR.. Pranard says the steak and
chicken we leave in restaurants goes
to waste. The doctor does not know
Of the kitchen reincarnations which
caterers learned from his own Paris.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

A New York woman claims to have
solved a household problem by i'm
porting a Filipino girl as a servant. 1t
will be all right If she keeps Moros
out of the kitchen.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
Rubbed Hard,

The Venus of Milo explained her
missing arms.
81 tried to get the tan off, she said.
Herewith she rejoiced she hadn't
used the same method on her neck
Harpr's Bazaar
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
His Injuries Prove Fatal.

Salina, Kan.-Frank Schmidt, the
aged Austrian, W ho was struck by E
Missouri Pacific train, died from his
injuries. Schmidt Sas partially blind
and deaf and did nc Y hear the train.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

A Tennessee man has absolutely
forgotten his identity. The fact that
he is not called upon to give testi-
mony in any investigation makes his
case especially remarkable.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Aeroplane engines of the revolving
type consume vast quantities of castor
oil, doubtless for that colicky noise
they make
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Unless that flock of comets can
guarantee something more exciting
than cyanogen gas 1t may as well keep
on going
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

There is one thing in favor of the
iceman Thus far nobody has been
able to invent something just as
good"
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Dr. Wiley is probing into the mys-
teries of the restaurant mince pie.
That man isn't afraid to tackle any
thing
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

1t is possible to see one of the
comets with a field glass. but the av-
erage timorous person will not begin
making his will before the celestial
visitant becomes visible to the naked
eye.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Articles in an esteemed contempo-
rary on Modern Aeroplanes" should
be followed by others on ancient areo-
planes.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Persia's ex-shah paid a steamship
s35. 900 to take him back to that coun-
try. Some men go to a lot Of ex-
pense and bother in hunting trouble.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Society women have taken to diving
In a submarine boat, one advantage
Of that method being that they do not
get their hair wet
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

The Aero Clug of America has
adopted rule barring flights over
cities There are few haystacks in
the cities
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

In the interests of navigation 1t
may become necessary to put tenders
on the rocks that line the Pacific
coast
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17
EquivocaI.

GLADYS can't hide the fact that she
dyes her hair yellow"
you don't suppose, do you, that
she could keep it dark"
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

One Of the turbins OF the battle
ship North Dakota has been stuck"
for FIVE weeks II Is best to have
these ipcjdents develop in times Of
peace
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

A Minneapolis girl had the courts
change her name from Olsen to Smith.
Nevertheless Olsen is a good Ole
name
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

In Waterbury. Conn, a man paid a
stiff fine rather than wash himself in
Jail. 1t was no night of the bath for
him.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

What should be done with the Of
fensive person who says: well, how
does it feel after your vacation?"
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Life's little annoyances include per-
sons who persist In walking on the
wrong side of crowded sidewalk.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

"Bird-woman" is the very newest
word.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

What is so rare as an actress with
out divorce?
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

A farmer with good potato crop
would have no trouble in trading 1t for
an automobile
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

miles an hour. The speed craze thus
rules land, sky and water.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

In Colorado, where potatoes have
become legal tender. one can take
ones change in Saratoga chips.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Don't take your vacation too Sc
riously.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

It Is such a nuisance to be French
playwright, compelled to write all of
ones masterpieces between duels.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Babies are scarce in Pasadena, but
the town is strong Oh grandparents.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Some men feel fattered when a
strange dog wags his tail at them.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

More persons are drowned any day
than are killed in airships.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

Few Hens in England.
England has one hen to the acre
of territory.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

The summer girl is now queen. witt
Dan Cupid as her prime minister.
The Chanute times., 1911-11-17

A. H. Turner, Ed. G. Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
BACON MAY HEAD
 SOUTHERN STEEL GO.

Don H. Bacon, former president Of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany. may return here in the indus- trial business. for 1t Is generally rA- mored that he is to be offered the pres idency of the Southern Iron and Steer company, which post is now vacant His fitness for the position no one questions, but there are quite few industrial ex- perts who do not believe he would ac- cept the position. He Is wealthy and ac- customed to absolute independence.
 It was recalled yesterday that Mir. Ba- con went in as president of the Ten nessee company while MT. Bowron was vice president of that company and a singular feature connected with the pos sibility of his taking the Southern Steel post is that he would go in with MT. Bowron as vice president again and be head of affairs
 MT. Bacon spent all of yesterday in consultation with Vice President Bowron but would not talk about his visit here except to say that he was engaged to look over the properties of the Southern Iron and Steel for New York flnanciers.
 He also held short conference with Walker Percy yesterday afternoon and was the dinner. guest last night of some local friends.
 MT. Bacon will be here several days during which time he will inspect all of the Southern Iron and Steel holdings here and elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
JUDGE FRAZER HURT
 IN BAD ACCIDENT

Union Springs. January 13-(Special)- Former Probate Judge s. T. Frazer of this city was painfully and seriously in- jured by being thrown from a buggy last night soon after dark. The collar bone was broken and he was consider ably bruised up about the shoulders.
 The accident occurred on the road be- tween Fitzpatrick and Thompson sta tions. Judge Frazer was returning home after long days trip. Dark came and he couldn't find his way we'll and drove
 into ditch and was thrown out, his collar bone striking the front wheel of the buggy. He was picked up and brought to town in a wagon by J. J. Brabham who happened to be near Judge Frazer is about 70 years old and is the father of Senator Tom s. Frazer
 The jury on the Johnston will case has not returned verdict as yet. They have been out since yesterday at noon and both sides fear that another mis- trial will be the result. The contest in wolves an estate consisting of about 9ol acres of land and other real estate and personal property.
 News was received in the city yester- day of the death of MT. c. H. Dudley oi Scale. MT. Dudley was about 70 years old and one of the best known citizens of this part of the state. few years ago he married Miss Kate Rosenstihl daughter of MT. William Rosenstihl ol this city. w. E. Pierce of Montgomery was ir Union Springs yesterday.
 Mir and Mrs. Sterling Foster of Cali fornia are the guests of their grand mother, Mrs. Virginia Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
 OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Organized Among Episcopal Churches on Plan of Birmingham Sunday
 School Association

The first regular monthly meeting of the recently organized Episcopal Sunday school council will be held in the parish house of the Church of the Advent Tues day evening, January r, at o'clock sharp.
 This council is an organiza zation along the lines of the Birmingham Sunday School association, but its regular mem bership Is restricted to the Sunday schools of the Episcopal church, the purpose be- ing not to attempt to do the work of the Birmingham Sunday School associa tion but to aid that work by doing for the Episcopal Sunday schools some of the same things that that association does for all others. Owing to the peculiar church organization and liturgy of the Episco- pal church, there are good many ways in which this more restricted organiza- tion can be of great benefit to the Episco- pal Sunday schools. and at the same time put them in shape to cooperate more fully in carrying on the great evangelis- tic work of the larger association.
 The officers of the council elected last month are Robert J. Williams, president; Robert w. Ewing. vice president; w D. Leake, secretary and treasurer. A board of directors has been nominated and will be elected at this next meeting. consist ing of the superintendent and assistant superintendent, where there Is one. rep resenting each Episcopal Sunday school and mission in the district, including the churches and parishes of Greater Bir- mingham and Bessemer
 A full and interesting programme has been arranged for the meeting Tuesday evening. There will be three principal speakers selected to discuss three princi- pal topics of vital interest to the work Of the Sunday schools. Each one of these addresses, which will be short. will be followed by two or three-minute discus sions from the floor A musical pro- gramme has also been arranged and hos pitaltty and entertainment committees have been appointed and an interesting meeting is anticipated. All the rectors, Sunday school superintendents, secre- tarics and other officers, all the teachers and active workers and adult members of the Episcopal Sunday schools of the Bir- mingham district are cordially invited and urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
LINSON FOR REELECTION AS NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN FROM ALABAMA

A fight which promises to be hotly con- tested was precipitated for the national democratic committeeman post yesterday when Henry B. Gray. former Lieutenant governor, and well known banker. an nounced his candidacy in opposition to Col. John W. Tomlinson. Governor Gray's candidacy was anticipated from gossip coming from Montgomery to the effect that he would run. but formal announcements were not made until yes terday.
 Governor Gray said:
 'I desire to announce my candidacy for national democratic committeeman from Alabama subject to the election in 1912. The date is somewhat removed, hut I desire that my friends be notified in order to exempt them from pledges
 ''As have stated, the position is one of honor and presents vast field of use-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
HENRY B. GRAY FORMALLY
 ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY

fulness. That is why I wish to be the representative from Alabama.
 ''I wish to say for Colonel Tomlinson, whom l oppose. that he should not be censured either here or in Montgomery for preparing any bills for adoption by the general assembly. I have heard 1t stated that he anticipates opposition be- cause he drafted the back tax commits sion measure He Is attorney and as such it was his duty to draft that measure upon being retained"
 The announcement of Colonel Tom linson follows:
 Tt Is well recognized democratic usage to give a second term. This is my first term as national committeeman I believe the democrats of the state will accord me a second term. I fought the party's battles when prospects were not so bright. Now that victory is assured l would appreciate reelection. I have en- deavored to serve my party faithfully and have never held office. but being the democratic national committeeman for Alabama I regard as great hon. or. The contest will not come off till in 1912, but as a distinguished democrat, my fellow townsman, has announced for the place, I desire to let 1t be known at this time that will stand for a sec ond term.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
CHOICE OF CLEMENTS
 MEETS MUCH FAVOR
Will Be Chairman Interstate
 Commerce Commission
VETERAN COMMISSIONER
Was Appointed By Harrison and Has Been on Commission Ever Since, Railroads Much Pleased
 With Selection
BY CLYDE W. ENNIS

The anticipated selection of Judson c. Clements of Rome, Ga, to be chairman of the interstate commerce commission to succeed Chairman Knapp, promoted, was received here yesterday in railroad cir Clements was elected chairman by the associate members of the commission due to the promotion of an associate member by President Taft.
 The seriousness of the rate ruling by the interstate commerce commission and the effect those rulings will have on bus mess has made the selection of chair man of the commission a matter of the deepest interest The railroads have been watching eagerly the filling of that place.
 MT. Clements, who has been commls- sioner for several years, is familiar with all the duties of the post and has been right down into the last details of rail- roading. His decisions have been tenn perate and conservative, provoking at the same time the highest respect from those who are prone to minimize the responsi- bilities of the deciding commissioners. He Is familiar with the various railroad con- ditions as perhaps few men who have held those positions, and his selection is nothing If 1t Is not pleasing to the railroad men. They do not profess to think he would not be exact and just at all times. but this sense of fairness coupled with an accurate understanding of the intricate affairs of railroad corporations fit him snugly for his future responsible work.
 MT. Clements, as noted. is a native of Georgia, having been reared in a small town in the vicinity of Rome He prac- ticed law in that city for a number of years and resided in a select neighbor- hood of the city known as East Rome. His home was located on an emlnence over- looking the city and two rivers. and was always considered an ideal place.
 He was appointed by President Harrison to be a commerce commissioner and was one of those who held over under suc- ceedng administrations.
 His selection as chairman of the inter- state commerce commission Is one of the highest honors that has been conferred upon a southerner, outside of the supreme court places, and no doubt this causes wide appreciation in the south.
 The majority of railroad men feel that their interests will be perfectly safe un- der the administration of Judge Clements and feel that a judgment in line with presented facts will always be given. The new chairman is an ex-Confederate sol dier, having served with honor in Geor- gia regiment being wounded In more than one engagement. He is about 50 years of age but possessed of a vigorous con- stitution and fine mentality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14

The daily noon prayer services which have been held during the week at the city hall armory under the auspices of the Birmingham Pastors union will be con tinued with a meeting today The ser vices held during the last few days have been successful in point of interest, but the attendance has not been as large as desired. Only few of the pastors nave been enabled to attend the services regu- larly and some of the laynen who of fered their support at the beginning Of the series have dropped out
 Dr. George Eaves. who has been con- ductinu the services of the first week, says the project Is meeting with success from the standpoint of Interest. 'I should say yes and no,'' said Dr. Eaves. Tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-14
DEPARTMENT SHOWS
 A GREAT GROWTH

Montgomery. January 13.-(Special.) ) During the year ending December 31, 1910. the Alabama insurance department registered it's greatest growth. Figures which have been compiled by Hervey w Laird. deputy insurance commits sioner, show that during the period a net income of s201,7S7.1S was realized the total receipts of the department be- ing s207, ,450.50. From this 1t Is seen that the operating expenses of the de- pertinent were only s5,666.52, or q percentage of .o272 based on the entire revenue.
 Company licenses brought to the state during the year a total of $18,- 964, agents licenses bringing a total of S24,905. From the premium tax the state collected s163,452,22, while from unauthorized insurance premiums the state got s132.2S.
 Expenses of the department were largely caused by the deputy commis- sioner, and In paying for printed doc urSSnts. The commissioners expenses for the periad amounted to s2000, and the printing expenses amounted to e2,376.s1. The next highest item was for postage, s4o0.
 Growth of the departmbent Is ex. plained in the lapses of six years Dur ing the year ending 1898 the net re- ceipts of the department were s4O,- oSS12, the operating expenses being .0572: during the year ending 1904 the net receipts were $8315601, operating expenses being .0372 of the total re- ceipts; during the year ending in 1916 the net receipts were $201. .7S7.1S. as shown abova and the operating ex- penses only .0272.
 For the period ending 1909 the ne- receipts were s186.109.4o, the operating expenses being .0324.
 Deputy Commissioner Laird declares that the new year has started off witt m insurance rush which bids fair tc eclipse the results of the banner year oi 1910. The department Is now busy 1T having it's annual re<crt printed, whict will show in detail the work of the de- partment.