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Evening journal., 1911-08-21
PARKSIDE
KEEPS WINNING
Old Champions Look Coed
Again as ALI Wilmington
Pennant Winners
ORIOLES MAKE ASHLEY
GO HARD TO WIN OUT
Results OF satnrday,s Cannes.

Parkside, 8; Rockford, 8.
Highland, .; Merwick. 2.
Ashley, 8; Oriole. 8.
Vandever, 3: Hillside, l..
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l.. ID. Willis. so double. broke 3S; c.
Haverbach. 80 double. broke 81.
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NEWPORT
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Newport 10000 90 2 1
New Castle % O0Oo 0 Ok 6 o
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MADISON
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Highland .214o ox-s 10 0
Madison e.. 5000 90 o. s 4
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
No games scheduled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood,
a felow-student at Yale, leads a life of
dissipation, marries the daughter of a
gambler who died In prison, and Is dis
owned by his father. He tries to get work
and falls. A former college chum makes
business proposition to Howard which
requires 81. 900 cash. and Howard is broke.
Robert Underwood. who has been re-
pulsed by Towards wife, Annie, in his
college days, and had once been engaged
apartments at the Astruria. Howard de-
cides to ask Underwood for the $1,000 he
peeds. Underwood, taking advantage of
Bis intimacy with Mrs Jeffries, Sr, be-
comes a sort of social highwayman. Dis
lowering his true character she denies
him the house. Alicia receives note from
Underwood threatening suicide. Art
dealers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner, demand an accounting. He
calls in an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for $1,000 and is told by the
latter that he Is in debt up to his eyes.
Howard drinks himself into a maudlin
condition, and goes to sleep on divan:
a caller Is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enters. She demands a
promise from him that he will not take
his life, pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses to promise unless she. will renew
Underwood kills himself. The report of
the pistol awakens Howard. He stumbles
over the dead body of Underwood Reali-
Zing his predicament he attempts to flee
and is met by Underwood's valet. How
ard Is turned over to the police.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
WANTED TO SLEEP
Curious That Tired Preacher Should
Have Such Desire.

A minister speaks of the curious eff
feet of Grape-Nuts food on him and
how it has relieved him.
You will doubtless understand how
the suffering from indigestion with
which l used to be troubled made my
work an almost uncomfortable burden;
and why 1t was that after my Sabbath
duties had been performed, sleep was
a stranger to my pillow till nearly
daylight.
81 had to be very careful as to what
/ ate, and even with all my care lex
perienced poignant physical distress
after meals, and my food never salts
fed me.
Since l began the use Of Grape
Nuts the benefits have derived from
it are very definite, no longer suffer
from Indigestion, and began to i'm
prove from the time Grape-Nuts ap-
peared on our table.
81 find that by eating dish Of this
food after my Sabbath work is done,
(and l always do so now my nerves
are quoted and rest and refreshing
sleep are ensured me.
81 feel that could not possibly do
without Grape-Nuts food, now that
know its value. 1t is invariably on our
table-we feel that we need it to make
the meal complete and our children
will eat Grape-Nuts when they cannot
be persuaded to touch anything else"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Michigan.
Read the famous booklet, THE Road
to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's g
Reason"
Ever read the above leftert neW
ane annear1 from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, aid full 81 human
interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
GUILTY, SAYS NORMAN PLASS
Ex-Presdent of Washburn College
Convicted for Using the Mails
to Defraud.

Boston, Mass.-A plea of guilty
was offered in the midst of his testi-
mony in the United States district
court by the Rev. Norman Plass, once
president of the Washburn college,
Topeka, formerly president of the
Redeemable Investment company, who
was on trial for using the mails in
furtherance of a fraudulent scheme.
The sudden termination of the casd
was through agreement, District At
torney French having stated that he
would not press for Jail sentence,
inasmuch as the evidence showed a
less serious offens than was at first
supposed. Mr.. French also said he
would nolle PROSE- seven counts OF
the IL in the Indictment, the defen4
dants having pleaded guilty on five
counts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
.ESS FARM ANIMALS IN iowa
dig Decrease in Cattle, Hogs and
Horses Shown by Census
Figures.

Washington, D. ca decrease in
The number of farm animals in Iowa
in the past ten years is shown by
The census returns for that state.
The total number of dairy cows in the
state, 1,4O4,419, is $4,000 less than in
1900. All other cattle, including $751;
991 calves born between January l
and April Is, 1910, numbered 1904
O03, showing a decrease of $4,000
from the number reported in 1900.
Hogs, including 3,237,S64 pigs born
between January 1 and April Is, num-
bered 7,627,153, nearly 100000 less
than the total number reported in
1900. The number of horses in 1910
was 1,4S9,225, about 5000 less than
ten years ago, and the number or
mules was 45,335, decrease of about
10000 in ten years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
QUICK WORK SAVED MANY LIVES
Steamer John L. Lowry Was De-
stroyed on the Ohio Rver-Cap-
tain Saves 65 Persons.

Paducah, Kentucky.-Quick work
on the part of Capt. John l.. Lowry Of
the river steamer John l.. Lowry
saved the lives of 65 persons when
the boat burned opposite Smithland,
KY in the Ohio river. Crowded with
so excursionists and the crew of Is
the craft was slowly making its way
up the river in midstream when fire
broke out near the engines.
Reused from their sleep, the pas.
sengers crowded onto the decks in a
panic, and only the GOODNESS of the
boats crew averted heavy loss OF
life. Several barrels of oil exploded
but miracuIously no one was injured
Captain Lowry made for the Illinois
side with all speed. By the time the
nose of the steamer touched shore
the fire had gained great Roadway
but the passengers got off without
injury. The John L. Lowry was in
the regular trade between this city
and Evansville.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23

ing unlawful methods In conducting
his inquisitorial examinations.
stop your lying!" he said fierce
ly. Tell the truth, or we'll keep you
here until you do. The motive is
clear. You came for money. You
were refused, and you did the trick"
Suddenly producing the revolver,
and holding it well under the light,
so that the rays from the electrolier
fell directly on its highly polished
surface, he shouted:
Howard Jeffries, you shot Robert
Underwood. and you shot him with
this pistol"
Howard gazed at the shining sur
face of the metal as if fascinated. He
spoke not a word, but his eyes be-
came riveted on the weapon until his
face assumed a vacant stare. From
the scientific standpoint, the act of
hypnotism had been accomplished
In his nervous and overfatigued state,
added to his susceptibility to quick
hypnosis, he was now directly under
the influence of Capt. Clinton's
stronger will. He was completely re-
ceptive. The past seemed all blur
on his mind. He saw the flash Of
steel and the police captains angry,
notwithstanding face. He felt he
was powerless to resist that will any
longer. He stepped back and gave
a shudder. averting his eyes from the
binding steel. Capt Clinton quickly
followed up his advantage:
You committed this crime, Howard
Jeffriesl" he shouted. fixing him with
stare. To his subordinate he
shouted: Didn't he. Maloney?
He killed him all right" echoed
Maloney.
His eyes still fixed on those Of his
victim. and approaching his face
close to his, the captain shouted:
You did 1t, Jeffriesl Come on. own
upl Let's have the truth You shot
Robert Underwood with this revolver.
You did 1t. and you can't deny I'll You
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23

already enough evidence to send you
to the chair"
Howard shook his head helplessly.
Weakly he replied:
This constant questioning is ma
king me dizzy. Good God! What's
the use of questioning me and Ques-
tioning me? | know nothing about
it,"
why did you come here?" thun'
dered the captain.
I've told you over and over again.
We're old friends. / came to borrow
money. He owed me a few hundred
dollars when we were at college to-
gether, and tried to get it. I've told
you so many times. You won't be-
lieve me. My brain is tired. I'm thor
oughly exhausted. Please let me go.
My poor wife won't know what's the
matter"
Never mind about your wife,
growled the captain. We've sent for
her. How much did you try to Dor
row."
Howard was silent a moment, as If
racking his brain, trying to remem'
Der.
"A thousand-two thousand. 1 for
get. think one thousand"
did he say he'd lend you the mon
ey?" demanded the inquisitor.
NO." replied the prisoner, with hest
tation. He couldn't-he-poor chap
he"
"Ah!" snapped the captain. HE re-
fused-that led to words. There was
quarrel, and" Suddenly leaning
forward until his face almost touched
Towards, he Kissed rather than
spoke: "You shot himl"
Howard gave an involuntary ster
backward, as If he realized the trap
being laid for him.
mo, mol" he cried.
Quickly following up his advantage
Capt. Clinton shouted dramatically:
You liel He was found on the
floor In this room-dead. You were
trying to get out Of the house with
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
WILLING to Support Proxy.
Holme-Why, where's

Albert Tiedemann, a freshman of
the University of Pennsylvania, was
called upon to vote for officers in a
recent gathering. Not being well &C.
quainted with the nominees, he
thoughtfully' hesitated before filling
out his ballot.
One of the company left the room
with the explanation that he would
vote by proxy"
80 will l." said Albert, and with
his pencil poised above his paper.
leaned over to a companion on his
right and asked:
Say. what's ProXy's first Names"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
Guthrie Elects churchmen.

Guthrie, Oklahoma.-In adopting
a commission form of government and
electing commissioners, Guthrie has
elected John E. Nissley, mayor, and
N. NJ. Carter commissioner of public
safety, both devout church members
Furthermore, Nissley is president OF
the Oklahoma State Sunday School
association. In the campaign for cleo
ton the opposition spoke of the Mss
ley ticket as the Sunday school adj
ministration."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
A You Like Il.

The aged. worn. and guileless-looK-
ing individual sauntered up to the
desk of the clerk in a southern hotel.
and quavered. as he drew from his
wallet a yellow bill. Friend. will you
kindly give me five silver dollars In
exchange for this memento Of the
good old confederate daysr
The clerk glanced quickly at the
proffered bill. smiled to himself. tossed
It into the drawer, and counted out
the i've dollars. When the guileless-
looking individual had gone, the clerk
examined the bill he had just taken
in. He found that It was. or was not
a good u. s. bill. Either way you
take It, It makes a story. It has never
been decided which Is the better way.
Puck
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
Wichita Gets Short Weight Ice.

Wichita, Kansas.-F. l.. Huxstablel
inspector of weights and measures, is
after the Wichita ice dealers. Mr..
Huxstable has been conducting a
quiet investigation and says in ma
jority of cases, something like Go pei
cent short measure had been given.
In number of cases supposed %
pound cakes were found to weigh only
171s pounds. Further violations, he
declared, would lead to immediate
prosecution.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
CHAPTER x.

The clock licked on, and still the
merciless browbeating went on. They
had been at 1t now five long, weary
hours. Through the blinds the gray
daylight outside was creeping its way
in. All the policemen were exhaust
ed. The prisoner was on the verge OF
collapse. Maloney and Patrolman
Delaney were doing on chairs, but
Capt Clinton, a marvel of iron will
and physical strength. never relaxed
Ior a moment. Not allowing himself
TO weaken or show signs OF fatigue,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23

out being seen. You hadn't even
stopped to wash the blood off your
hands. All you fellers make mistakes.
You relied on getting away unseen.
You never stopped to think>that the
blood on your hands would betray
YOU" Gruffly he added: Now, come,
what's the use of wasting all this
time? 1t won't go so hard with you
if you own up. You killed Robert
Underwood"
Howard shook his head. There was
a pathetic expression of helplessness
on his face.
81 didn't kill him." he faltered. Il
was asleep on that sofa. l woke up.
1t was dark. went out. l wanted to
get home. My wife was waiting for
me-"
Now I've caught you lying" inter-
rupted the captain quickly. You told
the coroner you saw the dead man and
feared you would be suspected OF his
murder, and so tried to get away I'M
seen" Turning to his men, he added:
How is that, Maloney? Did the pris-
oner say that?"
The sergeant consulted his back
notes, and replied:
Eyes, Cap, that's what he said"
Suddenly Capt. Clinton drew from
his hip pocket the revolver which he
had found on the floor near the dead
mans body The supreme test was
about to be made. The willy police
captain would now play his trump
card. 1t was not without reason that
his enemies charged him with employ
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
wiII Protect Sioux civ.

Washington, D. C.-In response to
appeals from Iowa, army engineers
will undertake to control the waters
of the Missouri river at Sioux City,
The river threatens to break its banks
and inundate large part Of the city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
R.nair Work on Central Branch.

Atchison, Kansas.-Following the
announcement that the Missouri Pa
cific railroad had obtained permission
from the state public utilities COM
mission to issue $2O,OOO,OOO in notes,
orders were received all along the
Central Branch directing the work OF
general improvement to be immedb
ately begun.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
CHAPTER lx.-Continued.

"But what's the good of sitting here
in this death house?" protested How
ard. Take me to the station if
must go. It's intolerable to sit any
longer here"
The captain beckoned to Maloney.
mot so fast, young man. Before
we go to the station we want to ask
you few questions. Don't we, Ma
loney?"
The sergeant came over, and the
captain whispered something in his
ear. Howard shivered. Suddenly
turning to his prisoner, the captain
shouted in the stern tone of CON-
mand:
Get up!"
Howard did as he was ordered. He
felt he must. There was no resisting
that powerful 5rute's tone of authori-
ty. Pointing to the other side of the
table, the captain went on:
Stand over there where l can look
at you!"
The two men now faced each other,
the small table alone separating
them. The powerful electrolier over
head cast it's light full on How
ards haggard face and on the cap
tains scowling features. Suddenly
Maloney turned off every electric
light except the lights in the elect
roller the glare of which was inten-
sifed by the surrounding darkness.
The rest of the room was in shadow.
One saw only these two figures
standing wildly out in the strong
light-the white-faced prisoner and
his stalwart inquisitor In the dark
background stood Policeman Delaney.
Close at hand was Maloney taking
notes.
you did it, and you know you did
it," Numbered the captain, fixing his
eyes on his trembling victim.
81 did not do it," replied Howard
Slowly and firmly, returning the police
mans stare.
You're lying!" shouted the captain.
"I'm not lying" replied Howard
calmly.
The captain glared at him for a
moment and then suddenly tried new
tactics.
why did you come here?" he de-
manded.
81 came to borrow money"
"Did you get it?"
"No-he said he couldn't give 1t to
me-"
~Then Won killed him"
81 did not kill him." replied Howard
positively.
Thus the searching examination
went on, mercilessly, tirelessly. The
same questions, the same answers, the
same accusations, the same denials
hour after hour. The captain was
tired, but being a giant in physique
he could stand it. He knew that his
victim could not 1t was only ques
ticn of time when the latter's resist
ance would be weakened. Then he
would stop lying and tell the truth
That's all he wanted-the truth.
"You shot him!"
81 did not"
you're lying!"
I'm not lying-it's the truth"
So it went on, hour after hour, re
lentlessly, pitilessly, while the patient
Maloney. In the obscure background
took notes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
pYRi6HT, 800. BY CIV DlLLINGhAn COMPANY

he kept pounding the unhappy youth
with searching questions.
BY this time Towards condition was
pitiable to witness. His face was
white as death. His trembling lips
could hardly articulate. 1t was with
the greatest difficulty that he kept on
his feet Every moment he seemed
about to fall. At times he clutched the
table nervously, for fear he would
stumble. Several times, through sheer
exhaustion, he sat down. The act was
almost involuntary. Nature was CIV
ing way.
81 can't stand any more he muir
INJURED. whats the good Of all these
questions? tell you l didn't do it"
He sank helplessly on to chair. His
eyes rolled in his head. He looked as
If he would faint.
STAND up!" Numbered the captain
angrily.
Howard obeyed mechanically, al
though he reeled in the effort. To
steady himself, he caught hold of the
table. His strength was fast ebbing.
He was losing his power to resist.
The captain saw he was weakening,
and he smiled with satisfaction. He'd
soon get confession out of him. Sud
denly bending forward so that his
fierce, determined stare glared right
into Towards half closed eyes, he
shouted:
you did 1t and you know you did,"
MOL" replied Howard weakly.
"These repeated denials are USE
less!" shouted the captain. There's
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
Huno Himself In swing.

Loveland, oklahoma.-Two children
going to swing in a barn loft near
here found the body of their uncle,
James P. Batch, 81 years old, hanging
from the rope. No reason is kncwu
for his suicide.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-23
Kansas state Conservation Committee

Kansas State CONSERVATION OUHITITlIG1
Topeka, Kansas.-The State con-
servation committee that has been the
dream of Gov Stubs for some time
has at last materialized. Its pur'
pose is to look after the general well
fare of the state and make recon-
mendations to the legislature and to
Gov Stubs pertaining to the con-
servation of all Of the states re-
sources.
Evening journal., 1911-08-14
RAILROAD NAP
FATAL TO HIM
COIOred Man WhO Used Switch
as Bed is Cut Up by
Train

Struck by a freight train which
was being shifted at Seaford on Sat
urday night, an unidentified colorej
man was so badly injured that he died
in the Delaware Hospital yesterday.
He was placed aboard the train which
was run by a Wilmington crew, and
brought to this city The body is now
at the morgue awaiting identification
Unless it is claimed Coroner Chand-
Ter viii be compelled to inter it in the
county bruying ground at Farnhurst.
The negro was lying on a switch
apparently asleep when the train pass
ed over him. His head was badly
crushed and his body mangled.
Coroner Chandler today learned that
William Scarfer. colored, is missing
from Seaford. Scarfer is 40 years Of
age. and the railroad victim is sup
posed 10 be him. He was seen on Sat
urday night near where the man killed
was run over
Scarfer's home is said to have been
in Marion. Md.
Evening journal., 1911-08-14
NUDE INSANE
MAN RUNS AMUCK

An understood man vho says he is
Professor Alfred John Lincoln Per-
rino, aged SS years, a lion tanner and
animal trainer by profession caused
CONSERVATION in Christiana eight
miles from this city yesterday by
appearing there entirely nude. He
was caught and brought to Whining
ton where he was locked up at the
police station being later removed TO
the State Hospital for Insane at Farm
hurst.
The man is unquestionably insane
Where he came from is a mystery but
the police seem to think he was with
a circus. He is native Of England;
that much was learned by his speech
He first attracted attention by throw
ing stones at the home OF DIR. Norman
l.. Beale. He later repeated this per-
Torrance atAthe homs of Or B. B.
Peters, seemingly having grudge
against physicians. rio visited the
home of Robert Vinson however,
where he broke all the dover pots on
the porch and then started to throw
buckets of water on the house, declar-
ing Il was on fire
A small circus recently showed at
Newark and it 81 bell wed Perrino was
associated with that Aio>;.
Evening journal., 1911-08-14

Notwithstanding the action Of the
Street and Sewer directors I'm direct-
ing the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company 10 recall its order
abolishing the six for a quarter tick
cts. the railway company today dis
continued the sale of tickets and all
who rode either paid a five-cent fare
or used a ticket bought before tho
close OF business last night
Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department held conference at
noon with City Solicitor Daniel o.
HaasiinEs as To the jurisdiction OF the
board In attempting 10 regulate the
rates TO be- charged BY tho Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany. The street directors desired
to know just how far their authority
extended and whether or not they
could act to prevent an increase IN
fares or 10 enforce the continuance
of the strip tickets. City Solicitor
Hastings went over the law and con-
ferred with the directors about II.
After going over the laws az length
Solicitor Hastings gave the following
opinion:
- know Of no authoilt! existing III
the Street and Sewer Department TO
compel the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company 70 sell six
tickets for twenty-five cents. No such
reservation was made when the fran
chise 10 build its line was given and
there is no existing law or ordinance
which will enable the Department 70
make effective their recent order rela-
tive TO this matter"
Because of the city solicitors opin-
ion it Is not expected tina. the Street
and Sewer Directors will abandon
their efforts 10 try TO compel the COM
panv to continue 10 sell strip tickets.
Directors Sparks and Rudolph after
the conference with the city solicitor
did not know of any further move that
would be made, nor had any time been
set for a conference with President ..
II. Crosby of the Traction Company