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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
FEW COUNTRY PUPILe
COMPLETE THE GRADES
supt. Fairchild to Seek Ideas for I'm
provement at the National Con-
servation Congress.

Topeka, Kan.-"Seventy-fiv pei
cent of the pupils in the rural schools
do not finish the grades. Fifty per cent
of the pupils in the city schools do not
finish the grades. After the first year
the high school enrolment decreases
by one-half.
So said q. T. Fairchild, state super
intendent of public instruction the 9TH
err day. Mr. Fairchild has been COM
missioned to represent the National
Educational association at the national
conservation congress at Kansas City,
September 1927. He also is chairman
of the rural school committee of the
National Educational association. This
committee is made up Of some of the
most prominent educators in the Unit
ed States and will hold a meeting IN
October. Mr.. Farchild will attend
the conservation congress at Kansas
City to gather information concerning
the country life problem.
1.-THE rural school problem and the
country life problem" said Mr.. Fair
dove-tail right into each other. Our
rural school committee is to investi-
gate the rural school conditions in the
United tSates and report means OF i'm
provement
81 want to say right here that the
real big problems of this country
haven't yet been attacked. The home.
the church and the school are the
three big vital factors in any commun'
ity. Putting il plainly want to say
that the church has been eliminated to
an extent in the country. You ask
what mean by that? 1t is either due
to the fact that people are not going to
church as much as they did, or they
climb into their automobiles and go
to church in town. Have you ever no.
ticed that the proportion of country
churches to the population in the coun.
try is away less than 1t used to be-"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Hunting Season Open September I.

Wichita, Kan.-The hunting season
In Kansas opened the first of Septem-
Der, but it will not be much that the
sportsman can shoot at even after
that-fox squirrels and snipe. But only
fox squirrels may be killed There Is
no open season on red, gray and black
squirrels. The open seasons on Kan
sas game are as follows: Deer, ante
ope, March "a, 1921; fox squirrel, red,
gray and black, no open season., Sept,
1-Jan. /; quail, Nov. 15.-Dec. 2; grouse
prairie chicken, Oct. 1-Nov. q pleas
ants English, Monaghan or Chinese),
Hungarian partridge, 6 years, Feb. Il,
1917; Dove, nc open season; plover,
Aug. MAY /; snipe, Sept Inlay l.;
duck, goose, rant, Sept. 1-April Is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Taft to Baker University.

Baldwin, Kan.-DR. o. G. Mark
ham, adean of the college at Baker
university, received a telegram from
CONGRESSMAN z. P. Campbell an
nouncing that President William How
ard Taft had accepted the invitation
to be present during the inaugural ex-
ercises of the new president of Baker
university, DR.. WILDER N. Mason, and
that he would be in Baldwin, Sunday,
September "a. President Taft will ar
rive in Baldwin Sunday morning and
will stay until evening. He will speak
during the afternoon. Congressman P.
P. Campbell and Senator j. l.. Bris'
tow, both graduates of the Baker uni
versity, will be among those who will
be in Baldwin during the time the
president is here.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Girl Killed in Elevator

Wichita, Kan.-Aliss Bessie Seder,
II years old, was instantly killed in an
elevator accident at the Western Bis
cult company's plant. She was an en-
ploye of the establishment and while
riding on a freight elevator looked
over its edge to see its flooded condi'
zion, caused by heavy rains. An eleva'
tor weight caught her on the back Oh
the head, almost decapitating her.
Girl friends shouted a warning to her
which she did not heed in time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
smoihered to Death in Elevator.

Alma, Kan.-Arthur Porter, H.
sear-old boy, was smothered to death
in a bin of corn in an elevator at Pax
leo. With other boys, he was playing
in the corn, when the father opened
the chute outside the elevator to load
a wagon. The other boys got out OF
the bin and tried to pull the Porter
boy out, but the suction was too
great. BY the time they could give
the alarm the boy had been drawn to
the bottom OF the bin and his feet
protruded from the mouth of the
chute where the father was standing
in the wagon.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Woman Hangs Herself Near sedswck.

Newton Kan.-Mrs. VIOLA Epperson,
wife of j. c. Epperson, of Kansas City,
committed suicide by hanging herself
in coal house at her brothers home
near Sedgwick She came from Kan
sas City on visit to her brother sew
eral weeks ago, and it was noticed
that her mind was affected. She was
about 40 years old and was brought
up in Sedgwick. Her brother, j. g.
Cox, is a farmer living one mile north
OF town.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Who l, Oldest kansas.sorni

Wichita, .Kan.-Is there a Kansas
born Jayhawker older than Ga years?
In response to the call to Kansas peo-
pie to find the Oldest "Jayhawker
now living in Kansas, Eli Augustus
Giesy of Leroy, Kan, has written
that he was born on July is, 1857, near
Burlington, and that he Is now, at the
date of his letter, Auguts rs, Ga years
one month and six days old. Is there
a native born Kansan now in the state
who Is older7
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Potatoes Are Plentiful at saIins

Salina, Kan-The potato famine is
broken. Jobbing houses all over Kan
sas and other middle west states have
all the potatoes they can use and the
stores are all heavily stocked. Job
bling houses are offering Kaw valley
potatoes for 60 cents a bushel by the
car load and fancy Wisconsin and
Minnesota potatoes are bringing only
70 cents. The Colorado crop, which
is just coming on the market, is SHOW
ing the Kaw valley potatoes off and
these potatoes will sell for 30 cents 2
bushel in few weeks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
A,ehison Llneman Is EIeetroeu.ed.

Atchison, Kan.-E. Forcum, West
ern Union Telegraph lineman, was cleo
trocuted here when he climbed a pole
to investigate short circuit near the
street railway power house He came
in contact with wire of high voltage
and the shock threw him from the
pole across other high voltage wires
where six thousand six hundred volts
passed thrOgh his body. Death was In
stantaneous. Forcum had only lately
come to Atchison from wichita
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Candidates In Wichita's Recall.

Wichita, Kan.-Candidates who VIII
contest with Mayor ]. H. Graham in
the recall election are DR.. w. H. Min
ick. Republican. and Al. H. Blase, So
cialist. Candidates who will oppose
Commissioners Leach and r. b..
Campbell are w. F. Schell, Republic
can, John A. Harris, Republican, and A.
A. Roe and {. A. Hamlin, Socialists.
These persons filed nomination papers
for the primary September Is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Midland Valley to Enter Wichita Soon

wichita, Kan.-Track laying on the
Midland valley extension from Arkan-
sas City into Wichita will soon be fin
ished according to present plans. The
work is being pushed rapidly with an
idea of getting the track in shape to
open traffic over the road by the last
of September al the latest. Two trains
daily are promised from Wichita south
over this line. The road runs, through
Hayesville, Belle PLANE and, Gueda
Springs and Oxford between Wichita
and Arkansas city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Injured in Bali Game; Death Results.

Brewster, Kan.-Harvey Chambers,
a rural mail carrier serving route
out Of this place, died as result OF In
juries received in ball game. Cham
bers while playing ball with q local
team, slipped and fell while running
between bases, breaking his left leg in
two places and injuring his spine. He
rapidly grew worse until his death. He
leaves wife and four children.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Atchison, Kan.-Sam w. Young, a
track laborer who lived in Atchison.
was killed by a Missouri Pacific train
a mile east of Everest Young was
shoveling ballast beside the track and
probably did not hear the train ss he
was hard of hearing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Or. Richardson Wins His Case.

Ottawa, Kan.-Dr. W. S. Richardson
can continue TO pull teeth at Topeka.
His license was revoked by the Kan
sas state board of dental examiners,
which charged him with doing inferior
work last December. The following
month he instituted an action in dis
trict court here to compel the dental
board to rescind its action and has
won his case.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
switchman Killed at Yates Center.

Yates Center, Kan.-Charles Nor
row, a Missouri Pacific switchman,
was fatally injured here in the yards.
He jumped from the pilot of the en-
CINE to throw switch when his foot
caught in a frog and the engine ran
over him, crushing his leg near the
hip. He died a few hours later.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Husband Gets Heavy Fine.

Ottawa, Kan.-Because Louis Stew
enson left his wife a week with only
is cents to buy groceries with, Police
Judge Ross fined him $50. This is
equal to a fifty day Jail sentence for
Stevenson. He said he expected her
to live on a dollar she was to earu by
Washing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Farm Hand a Suicide.

Harveyville, Kan.-E. A. Harvey, d
young man employed as farm hand
near this place, committed suicide by
taking strychnine. He wrote letter
to a girl friend expressing his intention
of committing suicide.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Won1an,s Arm Torn Of.

salina, Kan.-The right forearm OF
Mrs. Charles Simpson, young woman
of Bennington, was torn off when the
belt from a washing machine in pow
er laundry flew off and wrapped about
her. Mrs. Simpson ran three blocks
to reach doctor. She will recover.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Heavy Wagon Ran over Small Boy

Munden, Kan.-Gilbert, the 7-year'
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ken
dali, near here, fell from his fathers
ice wagon, the wheels passing over
part of his body. His collar bone was
broken and one of the bones of his
left arm split. The loaded wagon
weighed $500 pounds, and the wonder
is the lad was not killed outright.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
AtebIson Masons to Build Homo.

Atchison, Kan.-Atchison Masons
have an architect employed drawing
plans for new 100000 building, work
on which will begin this fall, and an
effort will be made to rush it to COM
pletion before bad weather sets in. 1t
will be a two-story brick building Oh
modern construction.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Topeka Man Dies In Flames.

Topeka, Kan.-E. c. Evans lost his
life in fire in the business section
of the city which destroyed 100000
worth of property. The ]. G. Gresser
Furniture company and the Gibbs
Clothing company were the heaviest
losers. The origin of the fire is be-
lieved to have been incendiary.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A New York woman thinks she is
going to solve the servant problem by
importing Filipino girls. Probably she
will find before long that she has
merely added another side to It
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Crossing Waterman at Pratt Killed

Hutchinson, Kan.-Ed Rudy, an
aged crossing Waterman in the Rock
Island yards at Pratt, was run down
and chopped to pieces by a switch en-
CINE. He was slightly deaf and did
not hear is approach.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Chinese authorities have spent
100000 in furnishing a class room
for their 5-year-old emperor and pro-
viding imperial textbooks. Poor little
kid!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

There's tribe in Africa, under Ger
man domination. where the men eat
their wives. This is little more dis
agreeable than ordinary divorce. but
II saves alimony.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

In the war against the fly the mos
quito hopes to escape unnoticed. But
success in the determination of the
one will stimulate the fight against
the other, so the disturbed of our slum
bers need not hum the louder in anti.
cipated safety.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A legitimate outlet has at length
been found for the surplus vacation
energy Of the small boy. He is fly.
swatting, and the community and the
home circle are doubly rejoiced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A shoe merchant tells US that wom-
ems feet and brains are becoming
larger. Possibly he is misled by the
fact that women have developed
enough brains to buy shoes that At
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
New Idea In Judicial Lore.

The suggestion of French judge,
who presided at breach of promise
suit, has aroused the interest OF
American men and women. The sug-
gestion is that when young people be-
come engaged an agreement to marry
should be drawn up with clause pro-
yiding damages II it is broken.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Nevertheless, we refuse to believe
that the man who went over Niagara
Falls in a barrel could drop 1000 feet
from an aeroplane and escape death,
even II he used his barrel.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

We see by the papers that girl in
Long Branch danced herself to death.
She had probably remarked II could
Just die waltzing!"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Kansan Indicted for MansIauahter.

Steamboat Springs, Colo.-Austin
Cleland, of Ottawa, Kan, chauffeur OF
the automobile which killed one man
and injured two more near here re-
Gently, has been indicted on the
charge of manslaughter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Big liners and tall skyscrapers are
soon outdone. and then they fall back
and are forgotten in the rank and
file.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A writer in Chicago newspaper
says that no real-life lovemaking is
like that which the novelists describe.
1t may be, however, that the novelists
describe 1t as it should be.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

1t is against the law to wear dead
bird on ones hat in New Jersey. but
The milliners may be depended upon
10 concoct something Just as costly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A French scientist has succeeded IN
Matching tadpoles from frogs eggs BY
administering electric shocks. We de
cine to become excited. II he hac
succeeded in getting tadpoles out Of
blackberry seeds there might be some
reason for surprise-provided one
we're interested in the development o,
tadpoles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Without relief. Doan's Kidney Pits
cured me permanently and believe
they saved my life"
when Your Back is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S."
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

was with me con-
stantly. I became 30
bad l had to take to
my bed. My face
swelled and my kid
neys were in terrible
shape. l lost weight,
and was bothered by
dizzy spells. l spent
hundreds Of dollars
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

There's one born every minute. A
Cleveland girl complains to the police
that she was persuaded to hand a
gypsy fortune teller $156.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

THE forehead" says Lillian Russell.
Should not be too high" Great Scott!
Are they going to switch the forehead
about like the waist line?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A man in Cincinnati offers to sell
himself to the highest bidder. thereby
placing himself on a level with Eu-
ropean nobility
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

There is nothing new in the report
he the human aura has been discov
sred. 1t has often been used as a
costume by our classical dancers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Speaking once again of the fight OF
time. is there anything that flies more
slowly than the week Immediately
following your vacation?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.
A Case of Terrible Kidney Trouble
and How 1t Was Cured.

Charles E. Berg, 815 N. Sixth st..
Walla Walla, WASH, says: "a sharp
pain like the stab Of knife caught
me while STOPPING and after that it
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Brass bands and vaudeville stunts
have failed to draw worshipers to
Chicago church. Why not try re-
igion?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15
Where IL Pojnta.

For whom is she wearing black
her late husband"
mo, for her next. She knows she
looks we'll in it"-Judge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Women's hats are to be smaller, thus
giving the hatpins freer range for
action.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

A highbrow tells us that there is po
etry In bean. But the chunk Of pork
that goes with 1t Is quite prosy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

American men should prevent WON
en- from entering business life. says a
doctor. Just let them try it!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

The girl with six feet of veil stream
ing from her hat certainly does not
own an auto
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Many a man boasts that he is self
made" when he ought to do his best
to keep 1t a secret,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Eating corn on the cob may not be
the most dignified pastime in the
world, but, by criminy, it's real sport!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Wheat is below the average, but the
crop of automobile accidents is first
class.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

About the only strings on the human
kites are the pull of gravity and the
rules of the aviation meet
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Can a successful and decorous avia-
ton meet be properly called high old
time?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

The new way of proposing is this: Il
don't like your last name" II the girl
agrees to this 1t Is all settled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Never Judge the strength of a mans
character by the size of his muscle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

These aviation doings are going to
trouble the round shouldered squad.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-09-15

Haiti aspires to change presidents as
often as France changes ministers.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of Senna is particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial IN
all cases m which Wholesome. strength
enins and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at al times and
dispels colds. headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation 20
promptly and effectively that it is the ono
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to al and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ez-
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led unscrupulous dealers to offer imita-
tons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore. when buying. to get its beneficial
effects. always note the full name Of tho
Conpany-Caliornia Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Fig
and Elixir Of SIENNA.
Forsale by al leading druggists. Pncs
50 cents per bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
First Cases Appeared Nearly
Ten Months Ago.
Infected Rodents Imported With Grain
Held ResponsibIe-War, Of De-
struetion 10 Being Strong
iy Urged.

London.-Three reports of the ex-
tremest Importance. dealing with the
suspected cases Of human plague in
East Suffolk. and more especially with
an epidemic of plague in rats, were
issued the other day by the local gov
ernnent board with a covering letter
by DR.. Newsholme. the medical ON
Ger Of the board.
The history of the outbreak, which
has been the subject of many articles
In the Daily Mail. 10 as follows: On
October .. 1910. four cases OF pneu-
monte plague were notified to the
board at Preston in Suffolk. All four
persons affected died. and It 10 a rea-
sonable inference" says Dr. News
holme. that the cases may have been
plague; and there is a further posi-.
bility that two previous limited out.
breaks Of illness in the same part Of
East Suffolk may also have been
plague"
On investigation being made It be-
came clear that rats were infected
Rats and hares found dead were bacte-
r1ologically examined and proved to
have had plague. At first the infect
cd animals were found only in the
portion Of the Sanford rural district
between the Orwell and the Stour. But
in the middle Of November the Wood
bridge. Cosford and Tendring dis
tricts we're also affected.
Prom the nrst It was realized that
grave Significance attached to the
presence Of focus Of plague in ro-
dents In East Suffolk" DIR. Newsholme
says. and the local authorities were
urged to show activity In meeting the
danger. Other sanitary authorities in
England were warned. but though rats
from various parts ,were examined
none Of them were found to be in.
fected. In the infected area rat de-
struction has been hampered by the
failure Of some owners of property to
cooperate. It IL suggested that the
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Texas Ranehman Evadss Law With
Automobile and larlat-Plsnty Of
Trophies ~ WItnsssss.

Dallas, Texas.-Folks used to think
that Buffalo Jones was quite some
Wild west performer OF course. he
IL all right in q way. and little stunts
like iassoing lions and rhinos in the
African Jungle land is. at least. out
Of the ordinary: still. his work Is
crude. At least. It lacks tho fnal
touch Of refinement and eclat which
marks the really finished performer.
Down on the plains Of Texas. north
Of Big Springs. is the Soash ranch.
owned BY the C. c. Slaughter com.
pany. r. l. .(Bob) Slaughter. q mer.
chant. club man and all-round good
fellow Of Dallas. Texas. 10 president
and general manager Of the ranch
and. incidentally. 10 interested In the
automobile trade. His favorits sport.
It seems. IL hunting animals.
Now, ~ o matter Of fact. II 10
against the law to shoot antelope in
Texas. Slaughter is a law-abiding
citizen, 20 he wouldn't shoot one for
anything. He simply gets out his
trusty auto. loads It with gasoline and
Q lariat and goes out after the game
He ties one end Of the lariat to the
steering post Of the auto. He handles
the rope with one hand and the steer
Ing wheel with the other. When he
sights q bunch Of antelope he simply