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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
ST. LOUIS BALLOONS RULED OUT
Indignation Over Sudden decision OF
Aero Club of America Barring
Cotton Bags.

st. Louis Missouri.-The Million
Population Club, whose pilot, John
Berry sailed the club balloon to Sec
ond place in the national elimination
balloon race from Kansas City last
month, is preparing to fight the rul-
ing of the Aero Club of America that
none but rubberoid balloons shall be
permitted to represent the United
States in the race for the James Cor
don Bennett cup and the champions
ship of the world in October.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
EXTENSIVE CAMPAIGN BEING
CONDUCTED IN SECRECY FROM
WHITE HOUSE.
FOR HIS REELECTION IN 1912
HIles and Rankin Inquire of Kansas
Situation-Rankin Thinks Pros
poets In Illinois Not Encour-
aging-Sentiment of Peo-
pie in General 10
Asked.

Chicago, Ill.-According to informa-
ton published here there has been
brought to light an extensive CAM
paign conducted in secrecy from the
White House and other federal offices
in Washington in behalf of President
Taft's candidacy for reelection i'll
1912.
Charles D. Hilles, secretary to the
president, and George C. Rankin, who
is q federal receiver, are said to have
sent out a large number of confiden-
tial letters in the nature of inquiries
concerning popular sentiment upon
the president and his administration
Each letter sent out by Mr.. Htlles
upon White House stationery, con-
tains enclosed another communication
which in detail sets forth all OF the
claims for achievement and benefits
under President Taft's regime.
The enclosure is typewriter copy
of a letter sent by the presidents
secretary some time ago to Frank P.
MacLennan of Topeka, Kan. This doc
ument is looked upon as the first pol
itical campaign and furnishes the Das'
is for arguments to be made for Pres
ident Taft next year.
The text of Secretary Hille5's let
ter is as follows
confidential:
"The White House, Washington, d.
c.. August 9. 1911.
"My Dear Sir:-I should be very
glad to have you write me your esti'
mate of the work of the present ad'
ministration and to have yoI give me
a frank statement as to the sentiment
of the people in general, and the Re
publicans in particular, with respect
to the course of the president. such
letter would be treated as confidential
unless you were willing that It should
be later utilized by some reputable
newspaper engaged in endeavorins 10
sense the situation.
81 have recently had occasion to
write friend in Topeka, and am tax,
ing the liberty of enclosing a copy OF
his letter in order that you may have
my personal point of view.
Sincerely yours,
"CHARLES D. HILLES."
In Mr.. Rankins letter, he says, in
part:
ITO an Illinois man up tree,
long distance from home, the political
situation in the state does not appear
encouraging.
with the best intentions, may In
nuire as to your candid views on this
subject?'
rs there, in your judgment immi-
nent danger of the party losing the
state?"
Rankin asks the favor OF a candid
reply and begs for information regard
ing the Illinois situation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Pope,s Improvement Slow.

Rome, Italy.-While the improve
ment in the health of Pope Plus has
been steady, it also has been slow and
the temperature of the patiest still
remains slightly above normal The
violence of the pains in the equity leg
has decreased. Above all, the weak
ness of the pontiff and the depression
that has fallen upon him are far from
having been overcome and in the
opinion Of the physicians remain the
greatest drawback to his ultimate re
coveFy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Slips Handouts and Jumps.

Hutchinson, Kan.-C. G. Gallagher
sentenced to the state reformatory
from Linn county for forgery, escaped
from Sheriff Ireland of Linn county by
jumping from a Missouri Pacific train
near Elmer station. six miles south OF
Hutchinson. He was recaptured two
hours later by Gren Mackey, manager
of the boarding house at the Fernie
ranch, nearby.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Astoria Centennial is Open.

Astoria, Oregon.-In commemora-
ton of the first white settlement and
the beginning of our civilization in
the Pacific Northwest, the Astoria
centennial is opened and will con-
tinue without Interruption for a
whole month. This city was founded
in 1911 by John Jacob Ast0r's two ex-
petitions, by land and sea, to the Co
lumbia river and an event so impor-
tant has been deemed worthy of cele-
bration in an elaborate way.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Pastor to Run Dance Hall.

Middletown, Connecticut. - Saying
he wished to provide decent amuse-
ment place for the young people of
Middletown, the Rev. George B. Gil
bert, an Episcopal clergyman, has
rented Lakeview park, and will con-
duct it in an ideal manner. Dances
will be held there Tuesday and Fri
day evenings, under the personal SUI
pervision of Mr.. Gilbert and his wife,
the dances to close promptly at 1O:3O,
thus insuring that the young people
will arrive at their homes long before
midnight
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Paroles for 18 In Kansas.

Leavenworth, Kan.-Paroles have
just been granted to IS state prison
ers, two of whom are women. There
were 80 applications. No names were
divulged, as Warden Codding believes
paroled convict has a better chance
outside the prison if hlNddentity be
kent secret.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Drop Man Who InsuIted Wilson.

Trenton, New Jersey.-The Demo
cratic state committee of New Jer-
sey has deposed the state chairman,
James R. Nugent. The movement to
GUST Nugent is the direct result of an
incident which took place recently,
when Nugent, in a crowded wineroom
and in the presence of state militia
officers, arose and proposed this
toast: Here's to Gov. Wilson-an
migrate and liar. Do drink alone?"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
OF Fascinating ouaIntness.

Frock Of white cachemire de scie
with peachblow satin stripes. The
simply designed bodice has a finely
plated fichu drapery of Malines lace.
finished at the top Of the wide april
cot velvet girdle by>a rose Of pale
pink chiffon. The slightly gathered
skirt is quantity trimmed with three
narrow ruches of white taffeta.-
Vogue.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Stole a MonopIane.

st. Louis, Moe. E. Lessard, an
aviator, who has been attempting
flights at Washington park, telephoned
to Sheriff Mulconnery of East St.
Louis that someone had stolen his
monoplane. So far as has been learn
ed this is the first time that anyone
ever complained of the theft of a
flying machine. Lessard suspects joy
fliers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Bows Try to Burn orphanaoe

Chicago, Illinois.-Four small or
phan boys forced a fifth boy, half
witted fatherless and motherless
urchin, under threats of death, to set
fire to pile of rags, straw and wood
they had saturated with kerosene in
the attic of the Uhlich Evangelical
Lutheran orphanage here. The lives
of $50 boys and girls were saved by
fire drill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
HiIles Saws Nothing.

New York, N. Y.-Charles D. Hilles,
secretary to President Taft, declined
to admit the authorship of letters said
to have been written by him in behalf
of President Taft to persons In ILL
nois, asking for an estimate of the
work of the present administrator
or to discuss them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Postal Bank Gets s41.ooo.

New York. N. Yy-The new posta!
savings bank here took in more than
$4,000 in its first week. This is an
average of nearly $1,000 day, which
the postal authorities think is doing
pretty we'll for per cent. Ten hun
dred and sixty-five new accounts were
opened in all, of which 173 came thu
first day.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Standard Paws Court Costs.

Washington, D. CA check for
$42,395 was received by the depart
ment of justice from the Standard
Oil company in payment of costs in
the dissolution suit brought by the
government.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
1000 Honors sperrY.

Washington, D. C.-Admiral Togo
placed a wreath on the grave of Ad-
miral Charles S. Sperry at Arlington
cemetery. Admiral Togo met Admiral
Sperry in Japan when the latter was
in command of the American feet.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Gates Fortune 70 the Son,

New York, N. Y.-The will Of John
w. Gates, who died in Paris, will be
probated in Port Arthur, Texas, where
the fnancier made his residence. Thi
fortune is estimated at between $40,
900. 900 ard s50.00O.o00.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
For Seven National Roads.

Washington, D. C.-If a bill intro
duced in the senate by Senator Cullom
Of Illinois is enacted into law, the ma
tional capital will become the cen
trail point from which seven great
national highways will radiate.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18

London, England.-Fire broke out
through the roof of the Carlton hotel
at the corner Of the Haymarket and
Pail Mall. The Carlton is patronized
BY many Americans. James Lee Fin
nsy the American actor. persisted
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
To Show Unions strenqth.

Chicago, Illinois.-Railroad officials
claim that the strike which threatens
Western railroads is being planned
as a demonstration of strength by the
railroad department of the American
Federation of Labor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
Beer Flowed In eaIena. Kan.

Galena, Kansas.-A thousand pint
bottles of beer and a quantity OF
whisky and wine confiscated in joint
raids here were destroyed by officers
by order Of T. T. Burr, assistant at
torney general
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
A Young Farmer Tries BIackmalI.

A Young Farmer Tries Blackmall.
Richmond, Mo.-Nathaniel Vance, a
farmer 80 years old, was arrested al
his home near Richmond and in de-
fault of a $1,000 bond was placed in
Jail to await his trial in the circuit
court in October on a charge of at
tempted biackmail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-18
HAT Death in Leavenworth.

Lenvenworth, Kansas.-James Mon
ahan, sanitary officer in the employ
Of the police department died sudden
" at his home as q result Of heart
disease superinduced by the extreme
heat.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07
Dorothy Dir ..5: s.s ss.s 555:
And if You Are Fair-Hinded, You win Agree.

much Inconvenience and annoyance
they put women to by climbing over
them between acts at the theater they
would show more consideration in the
matter. Therefore, I call the attention
Of any gentleman who may chance to
read these lines to two important facts.
The first is that the space between the
rows OF seats in a theater is not de-
signed Cor q promenade.
In order for any person In row to
pass out every other person In that
row has got to get I'D and stand up.
flattened against his or her own seat.
and with his or her belOn gtngs clutched
in his or her hand to prevent the de-
structiOn Of said articles. 1t is q
most tresOme, awkward, and tnconven-
lent position for anybody to be called
upon to assume, and nobody except q
human hog would be selfish enough to
ask such sacrifice of his fellow-crea-
lures.
The second point to which direct
my readers notice is that at the the
alter a woman is encountered with the
following articles wrap, ran, q
handkerchief, opera glasses, a bag and
her hat Six articles in all, which she
has got to grab up. and hold above hen
head out Of danger every time the
peregrinating pig makes his pilgrimage
to the drink trough. Nobody short OF d
slieRt Of hand performer can make a
lightning grab at all OF these different
things. and keep them from being torn
broken or mashed and the result is thar
almost every time something Is broken
and destroyed. a result which is not
atOneC fGr By a grunted apology
Naturally men viii deny that they all
scale the mountain passes Of women
finery at the tEeater in order to drink
They say they wished to stretch their
legs, and that they get tired and ner-
vous sitting still I have the warmesr
sympathy for people with St Fitus
dance or any malady that renders II
impossible for them to keen Ctdet, but
surely such afflicted individuals should
have enough consideration to always
buy end seats where they can get III
and out without disturbing the public,
or else the tEeater management should
scgreRste tEem In some sec Il l. o. the
theater where they can step on each
other without Worrying anybody else.
The truth Of the matter is that there
is no earthly excuse except violent i'll
ness. for auy man not 20 sit cut play
without annoying every won an in his
vicinity. There Is a law that makes
women take off their hats IN the thea
ter and there should be another one
to prevent men from going out between
the acts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07
The Heralps
Daily Shsrt Story

tered. Blood must flow! Their blood
or mine. feel new strength In my
arms Oh, II only had knife"
Then he laughed aloud and shrugged
his shoulders: TT does not matter. / will
put up a stiff fight anyway. What do
rtskE Ny head, my neckl Rather that
are to die anyway, II makes 1t easier
II you have killed one Of the blue
coats first"
From the path came the sound OF
steps and clanklng Of swords. And sud-
denly he saw in the moonlight the out
lines OF two men, The convict jumped
TO his feet; perhaps there was still
chance Of escaping.
His feet hurt him and he nearly fell
down again, but with superhuman ef
fort he stumbled on along the narrow
path They had seen him now.
come along quick! There he is. Do
They ran, encouraging each other.
With the sword in the left hand while
the right was pressed against the hip,
lhey came rushing down the slope try
ing to overtake the fleeing convict.
The man rapidly lost his strength.
suddenly he stopped. He had come
70 the end Of the path; broad deep
brook barred his way. A tree blown
down by the storm lay across the
stream. The convict saw 1t, and with
the agility Of an acrobat he ran across
the sWayinE trunk to safety. When
he had reached the other bank, he
looked back with grin Of defiance.
one Of the pursuers tried to follow.
he is no coward the convict thought
and threw himself down behind a bush
like q wounded animal Suddenly he
heard q cry, the sound Of a falling
body followed by a splash
Help. Help! am drowningi the
man cried.
The convict jumped up. Now he was
What do I care II you drown? It
serves YOU right" he muttered.
BE made one-two steps forward. but
suddenly he turned and ran back TO
the bank A short distance from him
the man was struggling in the swift
deep current He went down and came
up again. then down once more and
his cap Whirled down the stream.
1t seems to be all up with you
blue coat" the convict cried Then he
dived Into the icy water. In a moment
ne came up again and began swimming
with long strokes towards the middle
Of the stream. Here he dived and came
Up holding the drowning man in his left
arm he swan ashore, got the limp body
out OF the water with the assistance
OF the brigadler and placed it on the
soft grass.
The convict kneeled down at the
side OF the man he had saved.
He is pretty well gone" he said, we
must rub him hard or he will never
come TO again"
The bluecOats reagily followed his
directions. He rolled up his sleeves and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07
IA Years Ago To-
~ From The Herald OF le-
This Date 1897 NNy

Miss Linn left today for Lincoln. Nsb.
Il, Daniel left this morning for New
York.
Conductor Wood Is recovering from
his illness.
School was dismissed today because
Of the circus parade
DR.. Huffaker is expecting a visit from
his mother in Missouri
Pat Breen is back from a Prospecting
trip in the Black mountains
1t was announced that Rev. D. Lam
beth viii preach at Trinity church next
Sunday.
A great many changes are being made
at Concordla cemetery over $500 has
been spent in Improvements.
Hundreds visited Mains circus today
on the vacant lots east Of Florence
street and south Of Third street
George DeFOntaine says as soon as
the archluecr has the plans ready his
natatOrium scheme win be pushed.
Peter Murray, a valued member OF
the McGlnty band, left today for a ten
days trip through New Mexico and
Arizona
Mrs. J. A. Smith was slightly in
Jured while driving on Florence street.
when wheel OF the buggy caught on q
large boulder and was Wrenched loose.
A hunting party went down the Cor
ratios road this morning They are
Floyd Payne. David Payne, H b Ste
vens, Mr.. BascOm Of Las Cruces. and
SuDt- ]. T. Logan Of the express com
panv.
The Jewish people Of Fl Paso have
long wished for organized religious
services, and meeting IS to be held
next sunday in Chopin han lOOking TO
the securing OF a rabbi and the building
Of a synagogue
The fire engine was out for practice
last night and the second engineer OF
the Chicago fire department. who is
here for his health, took a hand He
put on fun steam and two sections OF
hose were bursted as the result. Chief
COnnOrs got g duckfng
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07
DEFENDS IrAN RANnFRAs-

CuliaCan, Sinaloa., Mex, Oct 6.
Editor Ell Paso Herald:
The new governor, senor Jose Rem
terra, has taken possession OF the gov
eminent OF the state Of SiuaIoa. from
the hands Of Gen. Juan Bauderas. who
mas been acting as governor, and acted
well too All the stories against him
defining him as an outlaw. etc. are
entirely false as Mr.. Banderas. both as
leader Of the iusurrectOs and as gov
ernor, had nothing else in mind but to
preserve order and enfO-e the law
Ny BanderaS Is highly respected by
all classes, not only in these parts. but
IN the whole state OF Sinaloa- II is true
that he still maintains a force Of in
surrectO soldiers in Culiacan. but
these are intended as a regular MILF
tary body in the near future. There IS
rigid discipline maintained among these
citizen soldiers, and in consequences
there are no disorders. Beside these
soldiers there is also q well organized
police force maintained by the city
The usual plaza concerts take place
twice a week, rendered by an eXcep-
uonaly good orchestra.
The state Of SinalOa, In short proved
herself by far the most tranquil and
peaceful state I'm the republic both BY
the election and Inauguration of the
new governor and the wise. although
short administration Of senior Juan
Banderas.
Respectfully yours.
A N'IarGon mann
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07

A T the beginning Of the theatrica
/ ~ season desire to address few
= arrest, heartfelt, fearful words tF
men.
Gentlemen, you have passed a law re-
curing women to remove their hats IN
the theater. and to their credit women
obey this law without protest, although
il subjects them to much Inconvenience,
and is a blow to their vanity, since
womans hat is to her face as a frame
to a picture, and enhances her good
locks 80 percent Nevertheless, women
recognize that it makes for the common
good, and comfort. and pleasure Of an
audience for them not to obscure the
stage by their millinery, and so at the
theater they cheerfully wear their hats
in their laps instead Of on their heads.
Now, as the ordinance in regard 10
women's hats in the theater has worked
out so well, ask you, in the name OF
Justice and humanity to pass another
law making it a misdemeanor for men
to 90 out between the acts, thereby in
nicting bodily injury on women. and
ruin on their clothes.
What women suffer from this nui-
Sance no tongue may Tell out IL con-
verts theater going from the joy and
pleasure II was meant to be to a mar
tyrdom that calls for the display of all
Of the Christian. virtues OF resignation
under persecution and forgiveness for
undeserved Affections. No one save
woman can realize the fearful anxiety
with which a woman views the men
who sit in the same row with her at
the play and how eagerly she scans
each face as it appears, to try to an
ticipate whether II belongs to a gen
tlemsn who is capable Of sitting quietly
in his seat Tor a couple Of hours, OF If
it Is the mug Of Wen dressed hOOdlum,
who will trampIe her underfoOt ruth
lessly six or seven times during the
evening as he passes back and forth 10
the neighbOring bar room.
For on her seat neighbours conduct
depends the wOman's pleasure and the
state Of her wardrobe, for It is impoS-
sible TO appreciate even the finest play
when ones toes are WritisjHg in agony
from having a 200 pound man step on
them, and one has had ones best frock
mussed and torn by the clumsy ele-
plant that has just dragged over ones
lap.
Perhaps, If men realized just how
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07
A CRY
CBy c. Fl. Robert Dumas)

His clothing torn in tatters. bare
headed and barefooted, with foamin~
lips and bloodshot eyes. he rushed
along wildly Mad with fear, he ran
straight ahead, jumped across bitches
and hedges, ran across plOwed fields
and stretches Of moor and woodland
Carefully avoiding roads and houses,
he tore along with bent head and those
who crossed his path quickly stepped
aside to let him pass. While he was
running, he had heard the church bells
ringing at noon, and now they were
ringin~ at sunset; he had seen the
sun high in the sky and now it was
already below the horizon. and he was
running still. As he ran down hill, ne
met a peasant boy with a basket on
his arm calmly munching a sandwich.
a rough push-the boy lay crying on
the ground and the man rushed on
swallowing the sandwich greedily. He
was faint with hunger
Twilight settled down upon the
landscape and the man stopped abruptly
in small meadow In a, valley For the
first time since he made his escape, he
turned his head and looked around He
could discover no sign or anyone IOI-
lowing him; evidently he was alone.
No sound broke the deep silence. Now
he could breathe in peace. He drew
QGED breath ana LGL1 GOWN as II a
scythe had cut him off at the knees.
Then he threw himself flat on the
ground and remained motiOnless. His
fanks were heaYlng, his heart was
thrObbing wildly and he was covered
all over with Precipitation. His tongue
was swollen with an almost madden
ing thirst. He wanted to get up to look
for a spring; but he was not even
able to turn over on his back With
every nerve strained, ne listened, for
he was mad with the fear Of being
caught helpless in this spot while he
could neither defend himself nor run
away. ne knew the police were after
him and felt instinctively that they
could not be far away. Now they must
be asking everybody, farmers, peas
ants, and children about him, and the
boy he had knocked Gown a little while
ago, would surely put them on his
track He could see the boy facing the
uniformed men who asked: so you
saw him? Are you quite sure?" yes,
II was he, he ran down that way" and
his hand pointed towards the meadow.
The convict sWOre and set his teeth.
Yes, they would come here and pick
him up like an Overripe apple. which
had fallen to the ground and they
would take him back to his cell in the
dreadful prison in the big city.
He clenched is fists. BY God he
would fight with hands and teeth He
would strike kick and bite
Just let them come on" he NUT