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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Must Show Receipts.

State Auditor w. E. Davis will stand
pat in his decision not to o. X. vouch-
ers for expense incurred on trips on
the states business except where re-
ceipts are attached. Mr.. Davis has had
his latest trouble with examiners in
the bank commissioners department
and several hundred dollars in unpaid
vouchers are lying on his desk. 1t is
understood that the banking depart
ment will go to the supreme court to
get mandamus to compel the auditor
to o. K. the expense accounts of the
examiners. Davis is willing and ready
to test the matter in the courts and
has the backing Of the attorney gen
eral in his decision.
The auditor takes the position that
he does not absolutely refuse to o. X.
the accounts, but he stands on the
state law that gives him some discre-
ton in the matter of demanding re-
ceipts or explanations as to why the
receipts are lacking.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
River Rate Case October IS.

The Mississippi river rate case,
brought before the Interstate Com
merce Commission by John Marshall,
attorney for the Kansas Public Utali-
ties Commission, will be heard in To
peka October 25. A representative
of the federal commission will be here
on that date and hear all both the
Kansas Commission and the interested
railroads have to say on the subject.
This case is one of the most import
ant that has been brought before the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
the interests of Kansas. 1t involves
the freight rates between the Missis'
sippi river and interior points in Kan
sas. It is asked by the petition filed
that there be a readjustment of the
existing races which will give Kansas
cities and towns a better adjustment
81 know OF no case that has been
filed that affects Kansas more vitality
than this one" said e. H. Hogueland,
secretary Of the Commission. IF yon
90 back far enough in the rate situa-
ton as it relates to Kansas and you
will find in every instance that the ad-
justment from the Mississippi river
out is where the rub comes"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
OUR STATE CAPITOL LETTER
pCiNGS OF THE
KANSAS
STATE OFFICERS.
A Brief Resume Of What Our
alfred Men" Are Doing, How
They Spend Their Time, Etc.
To Do Away With the Bars.

Many a heartache to father,
brother, husband, mother or other rel
alive has been caused by the bars COM
monty found at the doors and windows
of the state charitable institutions.
They have visited the institutions in
which their unfortunates were kept
and have been shocked at the heavy
iron bars. They went away with the
feeling that their unfortunates were in
prison rather than in a charitable in
stitution. The bars have been neces-
sary to restrain the patients.
But the board of control believes 1t
knows how the iron bars can be dis
pensed with. There Is new screen
on the market that serves the purpose
of the bars, and the board is going to
investigate it. While making trip
through the northern states on anoth-
er mission the board will stop at Cher
okee, Iowa, on the return trip, and see
some of the new screens in actual use.
Iowa has placed it on some Of its in
situations at Cherokee. If 1t is effec-
tive and will abolish the prisonlike ap'
pearance Of the charitable institutions
the board will equip the Kansas insti'
tutions with 1t.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Martin Wants to Resume.

Ralph Martin, the deposed sheriff OF
Cherokee county, wants to get back
and his motion to set aside his suspen-
sion was argued before the Supreme
court recently. The court took no def
mite action in the matter. Martin was
suspended as sheriff under an action
brought by Attorney General John S.
Dawson. Governor Stubs appointed G.
e. Bramlette as sheriff to fill the va
cancy caused by Martins suspension.
Martins suspension was not made per-
manent. He was not ousted. And now
he thinks the suspension ought to be
ended and be allowed to return to his
office as sheriff of Cherokee county.
His suspension was due to charges
that he had failed to enforce the pro-
hibitory law.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
LIVE IN COMPLETE ISOLATION
Outside World Practically Unknown to
the DweIIers In the Land
Of Moab.

Most travellers who visit the Holy
to that restricted part west Of Jordan.
The mountainous regions of Moab, as
seen by them from Jerusalem, are lost
in the purple haze that constantly
hangs over them, and the great
stretches beyond are covered in mys-
terry. This is true partly because Of
the fewer historical incidents connect.
ed with the eastern regions, but main
ly on account of the great abyss Of
the Jordan valley that has always act
ed as barrier. Few who descend into
the valley, 1900 feet below sea level.
undertake to climb the hills beyond.
which rise to height of 5000 feet.
The most striking thing about Moab
has always been its isolation. How
ever much connected by race and vi
cinity with their western kinsmen. the
jewellers, in Eastern Palestine have al
ways been distinct and their lands
have never been occupied by the ma
tions on the west except through acts
of aggression and conquest.
Even today this isolation Is still felt.
In giving an idea Of their knowledge of
present day geography, one of them re-
marked: There are only four seas in
the world, two of which are the Dead
sea and the Sea Of Galilee" Both of
these are in sight of their own hills
Christian Herald.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Eoruotten Foods.

1t is well to remember that many
plants which once were used as veg
etables have been allowed to drop GU,
OF our bills of fare. Our forefathers.
foI instance. sometimes dined OFF elder
top and burdock root, and the early
shoots of the hop were considered a
great delicacy and were cooked and
eaten as asparagus. Walter Jerrold
in his Highways and Byways in
Kent" recalls a time when Kentish
children could tell Of many pleasant
hours spent among the hedges in
search of the wild hop top and Of
the wholesome suppers made upon the
we'll earned treasure ero they learned
to think their food the better for be
ing rare and costly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
CORPORATIONS MAY
GET PENALTY BACK
Kansas Legislature Asked to REIN.
burse Those That Reported
Late.

United States Senator Charles Cur.
tbs thinks that early favorable action
will be taken by congress this winter
to relieve corporations which neglect
ed to send in their reports under the
new corporation tax law or sent them
after March 1, and thus laid them
selves liable to a penalty under the
act. Mr.. Curtis said that several bills
of this character are pending In the
house. They must originate in the
house because they concern revenue.
Senator Curtis says that he has been
asked frequently about the matter
since the last session. He said:
"Under the new corporation tax law
about 5000 corporations in Kansas
either neglected to send in report,
or sent it in after March l, which made
them liable to a penalty. After the no.
tice was sent out the matter was
brought to my attention and after look.
ing into it and urging the department
to relieve all corporations of the PEN
atty feature, was advised by the COM
missioner that he was informed by the
solicitors department of the division
that he had no authority to grant them
any relief.
81 then introduced bill in the SEN
ate to relieve all who had not paid
and refund to each corporation what
had been paid by it as a penalty. This
bill was approved by the commissioner
but the senate committee held that as
it affected the revenue it must origin
ate in the house.
Il took the matter up with members
in the house, and number OF con.
gressmen have taken an interest In II,
and feel that they will get favorable
action on it in the house. l feel con-
fident that the senate committee will
report it very soon after it reaches the
committee for consideration. If this
bill passes, of course parties who have
not paid will be relieved and those who
have paid will have their money re-
funded
"The department started out accept
ing only small offers of $25 or more
in settlement, but understand the de-
partment now is accepting SIS offers,
and where the business of the COM
pany was very small and there Is no
tax liability, they are accepting $40 Of
fers."
The conditions in Kansas con-
corning the matter prevail Of course
in other states as well, and there will
be a united effort before congress
among the several states to secure re-
lief
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20

cottonwoods. These served to con-
ceal his own movements, yet for the
moment. burning with passion. he
was utterly without caution. without
slightest sense of peril. He must
know who was guilty Of such a crime;
he felt capable of killing them even as
he would venemous snakes. 1t was
perfectly plain trail to follow, for the
fugitives. apparently convinced Of
safety, and confident their cowardly
deed would be charged to Indian raid
ers, had made no particular effort at
concealment. but had ridden away at
gallop, their horses hoofs digging
deeply into the soft turf On this re-
treat they had followed closely along
the river bank aiming for the ford,
and almost before he realized 1t Keith
was himself at the waters edge where
the trail abruptly ended. staring
vaguely across toward the opposite
shore. Even as he stood there, real
izing the futility of further pursuit
amid the maze Of sand dunes opposite,
the sharp reports of two rifles reach
ed him. spurts Of smoke rose from the
farther bank, and bullet chugged
into the ground at his feet. while an
other sang shrilly overhead.
These shots. although neither came
sufficiently near to be alarming. serv-
ed to send Keith to cover Cool-head-
ed and alert now, his first mad rage
dissipated, he scanned the opposite
bank cautiously. but could nowhere
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
A Bullet chugged Into the Ground at His Feet,

discover any evidence of life. Little
by little he comprehended the situa-
ton, and decided upon his own ac-
ton. The fugitives were aware of his
presence. and would prevent his
crossing the stream, yet they were
not st all liable to return to this side
and thus reveal their identity. To
attempt any further advance would be
madness, but he felt perfectly secure
from molestation so long as he re-
NAMED quietly on the north shore.
Those shots were merely warning
to keep back; the very fact that the
men firing kept concealed was proof
positive that they simply wished to be
left alone. They were not afraid OF
what he knew now, only DESTROYS OF
not being seen. Confident as to this,
he retreated openly, without making
the slightest effort to conceal his
movements, until he had regained the
scene of murder. In evidence Of the
truth of his theory no further shots
were fired, and although he watched
that opposite sand bank carefully. not
the slightest movement revealed the
presence of others. That every mo-
ton he made was being observed by
keen eyes he had no doubt, but this
knowledge did not disconcert him,
now that he felt convinced fear of re-
vealment would keep his watchers at
a safe distance. Whoever they might
be they were evidently more anxious
to escape discovery than he was fear
full Of attack. and possessed no desire
to take his life. unless It became
necessary to prevent recognition.
They still had every reason to believe
their attack on the wagons would be
credited to hostile Indians. and would
consider II far safer TO remain con-
cealed, and thus larbor this SUPPOSE
ton. They could not suspect that
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Copyright. A c. Moclurs q Co.. 1sio>

Keith had already stumbled upon the
truth. and was determined to verify
1t.
Secure in this conception Of the sit
uation, yet still keeping a wary eye
about to guard against any treachery,
the plainsman. discovering spade in
the nearest wagon, hastily dug hole
In ths sand. wrapped the dead bodies
In blankets, and deposited them there
in, pi,ing above the mound the char
red remains of boxes as some slight
protection against proving wolves.
He SEARCHED the clothing of the men,
but found little to reward the effort.
few letters which were slipped into
his packets to be read later. some Or
binary trinkets hardly worth preserv
Ing except that they might assist in
identifying the victims, and. about the
neck OF the elder man. rather Pc
culiar locket, containing portrait
time opening this, the spring being
very ingeniously concealed, but upon
finally succeeding, he looked upon the
features OF a woman Of middle age.
a strong mature face OF marked re-
flnement, exceedingly attractive still,
with smiling dark eyes. and a perfect
wealth of reddish brown hair. He
held the Iocket open in his hand for
several minutes, wondering who she
could be, and what possible coEnec-
ton she could have held with the
dead. Something about that face
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Give Premiums for Model School.

State Superintendent e. T. Fairchild
is in favor of having the state offer re-
wards or premiums of from $50 to 800
to school districts having model
schools. The last legislature made the
first appropriation for the aid of weak
districts in order that they might have
seven-month terms, but he thinks now
that there ought to be some encourage
ment for districts to bring their
schools up to high standard of effic'
iency. He thinks they ought to be en-
couraged to build model school build
ings, to arrange model grounds and
to employ the best of teachers. The
idea is a brand new one so far as Kan
sas is concerned, but Mr.. Fairchild
says it will be an old one by the time
the next legislature convenes as he in
tends to talk about it good deal.
at present" said Mr.. Fairchild,
"the state has an appropriation to help
the weak districts which are not able
to hold a seven-months term without
state aid. That is all right and as it
should be, but I believe We ought to
give premiums to the districts that are
doing good things.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
CHAPTER III
An Arrest

MI NttGob
The Santa Fe trail was far too ex.
posed to be safely travelled alone and
in broad daylight, but Keith consid.
cred 1t better to put sufficient space
between himself and those whom he
felt confident were still watching his
movements from across the river.
How much they might already suspi
cion his discoveries he possessed no
means Of knowing. yet, conscious OF
their own guilt. they might easily feel
safer II he we're also put out of the
way. He had no anticipation of open
attack. but must guard against treach
cry. AS he rode his eyes never left
those far-away sand dunes. although
he perceived no movement. no black
dot even which he could conceive to
be a possible enemy. Now that he
possessed ample time for thought. the
situation became more puzzling. This
tragedy which he had accidentally
stumbled upon must have had a cause
other than blind chance. II was the
elimination of a plot. with some rea
son behind more important than ordt
nary robbery. Apparently the wagons
contained nothing of value. merely the
clothing, provisions. and ordinary
utensils of an emigrant party. Nor
had the Victims pockets been care
fully searched. Only the mules had
been taken by the raiders. and they
would be small booty for such 0
crime.
ITO RE CONTINIJED)
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20

smiling up into his own held peculiar
fascination for him, gripping him with
a strange feeling Of familiarity touch
ing some dim memory which failed
to respond Surely he had never seen
the original, for she was not one to
be easily forgotten, and yet eyes,
hair, expression. combined to remind
him Of some one whom he had seen
but could not bring definitely to mind
There were no names on the locket.
no marks of Identification of any kind
yet realizing the sacredness OF 1t,
Keith slipped the fragile gold chain
about his neck, and securely hid the
trinket beneath his shirt.
II was noon by this time. the sun
high overhead, and his horse, with
dangling rein. still nibbling daintily
at the short grass There was no rea-
son for his lingering longer. He swept
his gaze the length and breadth of the
desolate valley, and across the river
over the sand hills. All alike appear
ed deserted, not moving thing being
visible between the bluffs and the
stream. Still he had the unpleasant
feeling of being watched, and It made
him restless and eager to be away
The earlier gust OF anger, the spirit
OF revenge. had left him, but It had
merely changed into a logged resolu-
ton to discover the perpetrators OF
this outrage and bring them to Justice
for the crime. The face in the locket
seemed to ask 1t Of hi-n. and his ma
ture urged response. But he could
hope to accomplish nothing more
here. and the plainsman swung him
self into the saddle. He turned his
horses head eastward. and rode
away. From the deeply rutted trail
he looked back to wher the fire still
smoked in, the midst Of that desolate
silence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
HeIp oruanIze country Lie.

Secretary F. d. Coburn of the State
Board of Agriculture, has received
word that he has been appointed as
member Of the board of trustees of the
National Country Life Association.
This association has not yet been or
ganized and Secretary Coburn is ex-
pected to help organize IL The first
meeting will be held in Spokane next
month. II was called by the chambers
bers OF commerce OF half a dozen
Of the northwestern states.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
A Narntw Escape.

Il was once urging bachelor"
says George AIDE. 40 remain at the
club for a game Of cards; but he In
sisted that he must call upon a lady
friend. finally said:
Don't you know II Is dangerous
for a man to call upon lady after he
has been drinking?"
That's So said my bachelor friend
as he took on his hat and topcoat
Many a man has become engaged to
be married in such circumstances
The Sunday Magazine
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Look For Green Oranges.

DR.. Crumbine, secretary of the state
board of health, warns the people or
Kansas against using green oranges at
this time of year The doctor has re-
ceived word to the effect that large
number Of green oranges are being
shipped north from Florida contrary
to the law. These oranges are picked
green and kept in warm rooms to get
the golden color. They are unhealthy
to eat and often produce serious stom-
ach and bowel disorders.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
. Trickett to Sit On the Lid.

C. w. Trickett has been appointed
assistant attorney general Of Kansas
for Wyandotte and Leavenworth coun-
ties by Attorney General Dawson. Mr..
Trickett will give his personal atten-
ton to gambling and liquor cases in
the two counties. He held a similar
position when Fred S. Jackson was
attorney general, and at that time clos
ed all the gambling and liquor resorts
in Kansas City, Kan, and other towns
over which he had jurisdiction.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
New State Hospital viii Be Model.

Before the new state hospital for the
insane is built the State Board OF Con-
troll will do some inspecting among the
buildings of other states. 1t will go to
Yankton, South Dakota, where some
new state institutions are going up, to
get some ideas as to the latest in I'M
stitution buildings.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Lindsay to Serve in HunnewelI Case

Attorney General John S. Dawson
has named Judge Frank Lindsay as
his representative before the Supreme
court in the custer cases against the
councilmen of Hunnewell. The SUI
preme court has ordered that all Of the
evidence be taken by deposition. Judge
Lindsay will take the dispositions for
the state and file them with the court
The hearing will be held November 8.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
Bankers to Attend Money Meeting.

State Bank Commissioner ]. N. Dol
ley has sent out thousands Of letters
to bank commissioners, bank exam
liners, bankers and persons interested
in banks, urging them to attend or
take some interest in the convention
of the American Bankers Association.
to be held at New Orleans, November
20 to "a. The issue to be discussed at
this convention is The Reform Of the
Currency and Our Monetary System
The next congress will deal with this
question.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-10-20
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith, a Virginian, now bor-
der plainsman, Is riding along the Santa
Fe trail on the lookout for roaming war
parties of savages. He notices a camp
lire at q distance and then sees a team
attached to a wagon and at full gallop
pursued by men on ponies.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-16

N(du lulS FAITHFULLY
An equaled popular voting contest in
which many valuable prizes will be Of
fered. Decidedly this will be the great
est contest Audubon County has ever
had, so far as prizes are concerned The
big contest starts this week and plans
and full list of prizes will be announced
in an early issue.
In addition to the big prizes, 2 Pianos,
there will be other splendid prizes which
in the aggregate will reach into big
money values and these will be awarded
to the ladies of this county and sur.
rounding territory.
Everyone who works to the finish of
the contest will be given present for
her earnest efforts; therefore it will pay
you to consider we'll the conditions of
the big contest READ THE NOMI-
NATION BLANKS and ACT QUICK
didate, and nothing extra for your
friends to vote for you. The prizes will
be awarded absolutely free.
GIRLS! Here is the opportunity you
have been waiting for, an opportunity
Of life time and you cannot afford to
| miss taking advantage of it. THINK
OF IT! You can win Fine Piano, a
Diamond Ring, or other valuable prize
by devoting some of your spare time to
to pleasant efforts among your friends
and acquaintances. Nothing would
please your friends more than to help
you win fine prize.-THE PIANO.
This is the accepted time. Right now is
the minute to fill out the Nomination
Blank, while it will count you 1000
Votes. In sending the ballots and nom
nations address them to
sTHE CONTEST MANAGER"
Audubon County Journal, Extra, Iowa.
This is bound to be the most sensa.
tional offer ever made in this section of
the state. We did not decide to conduct
contest until we were convinced we
had chosen prizes which would be worth
the while Of any ambitious lady.
Send in the nomination blank for
some young lady friend
The Washington herald., 1911-07-16

Amateur Commission
ReinStateS BreWer
Col. De Grange Suspends Wrong Man in
Frank GoebeE-Other Comment

is enjoying one of his best years on the
sand lots and is fielding in great style.
The crack Olympia Athletic Club,
three-time Independent champions of the
District, are scheduled to play the East
ern Buds, fast semi-professional aggre-
cation, on the Commercial League
grounds at Georgia avenue and Kenyon
streets northwest at 2:3o this afternoon.
AS both these teams are good ball players
and about evenly matched. the game
should prove an interesting one A large
crowd. is expected to be on hand to wit
ness the contest. Mr.. Lefty Cleveland,
the well-known arbiter of the CONNER
cial League will umpire.
The Columbia GOD team of the Dis
trict League sure does play in hard
luck. The Printers have lost more
games by one run than any other team
in the District. Just like the Nationals.
YUM Moreland, the former Washing
ton amateur, who recently Joined the
Wilmington team of the Tri-State
League, is hitting the ball hard in his