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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

fair acquisition of undue privilege,
franchise, or right from the govern
ment in that district. But everyone
must know that the resources of
Alaska can never become available
either to the people of Alaska or to the
public of the United States unless rea-
sonable opportunity is granted to those
who would invest their money to Sc
cure a return proportionate to the risk
run In the investment and reasonable
under all circumstances.
con the other hand, the acrimony of
spirit and the intense malice that have
been engendered in respect Of the ad-
ministration of the government In
Alaska and in the consideration of
measures proposed for her relief and
the wanton recklessness and eagerness
with which attempts have been made
to besmirch the characters Of high Of
ficials having to do with the Alaskan
government. and even OF persons not
in public life, present a condition that
calls for condemnation and requires
that the public be warned of the de-
moralization that has been produced
by the hysterical suspicious of good
people and the INSCRIPTIONS and cor
rupt Misrepresentation of the wicked.
The helpless state to which the credul-
ity OF some and the malevolent scan
dalmongering of others have brought
the people of Alaska in their struggle
for its development ought to give the
public pause, for until juster and fair
err view be taken, investment In
Alaska, which is necessary to its de-
velopment, will be impossible. and hon
est administrators and legislators will
be embarrassed in the advocacy and
putting into operation of those policies
in regard to the territory which are
necessary to its progress and pros
perity. WILLIAM H. TAFT.
"The White House, July 26. 1911"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
BLAcKMAILING MUST BE ART
Amateur Makes Mistake When He
Seeks to Make Money In Such
an Avocation.

Police Commissioner Waldo of New
York was talking about blackmailers.
They are, as a rule, stupid" he
said. "Their threatening letters are
as ludicrous In their stupidity as a
letter a friend Of mine received the
other day"
And Commissioner Waldo, with a
laugh, produced the letter. Written
In large, boyish hand, 1t said:
Deer sir-Your winder was brok-
en- by bad boi wat throo 1t throo
four thee pirpus. The ball belonged
two NEE, but an eneme of mine
sneaked 1t and did the deed to put
the blame on NEE. | am sorry he
did 1t, and that 1t have give you crate
pain, and I have prosecuted the per-
peetrater wot done it. But you would
not have thee innocent suffer fer the
billy, so, If you drop thee ball over
the garden wall. If you don't be-
ware!-(Signed) Innocent"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
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Graves; how the navy department
stated it did not desire to use Con-
troller bay as a reservation; how the
matter was considered fully by the
forestry bureau, the secretary Of ag-
riculture, the secretary of the inter
Tor, the general land office and the
cabinet. AS a result, after an inter
view between the president and Mr..
Ryan, an order was drafted elimtnat-
ing 800 acres.
Meanwhile Mr.. Ryan had satisfied
the president and other officials that
he and his associates had no connec-
ton with the Morgan-Guggenheim in
terests and were engaged in an in
dependent enterprise in good faith to
build an Independent railroad. The
question again came before the cab
met, and the president, with the ap-
proval of the secretaries of the In
terror and agriculture, changed the
order so that it eliminated 1880
acres, with sufficient room for a
railroad town. The message says:
81 was willing to do this because l
found the restrictions in the law suf
ficient to prevent the possibility of
any monopoly Of either TIE uplands
or the harbor or channel by the Con-
troller Railroad and Navigation COM
pany or any other person or con-
Germ" These restrictions the presi-
dent sets forth at length, and shows
that the Ryan company has not the
slightest opportunity for exclusive
appropriation of the harbor facilities
unless congress shall by future act
deliberately and voluntarily confer 1t.
The "Dick to Dick" Letter.
Coming to the personal side OF the
matter, Mr.. Taft says:
Before closing, desire to allude to
a circumstance which the terms OF
this resolution make apt and relevant.
1t is a widely published statement at
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

the latter was away for his VACATION
for two months, must impress every
one.
Places tho Blame.
1.-THE person upon whose statement
the existence of what has been proper
ly characterized as On amazing post
script is based, Is a writer for newspa'
pers and magazines, who was given
permission by Secretary Fisher, after
consulting with me, to examine all the
files in respect to the Controller Bay
matter-and this under the supervision
of Mr.. Brown. then private secretary
of the secretary Of the interior.
After the examination, at which 1t
is alleged this postscript was re-
ceived from the hand Of Mr. Brown,
the correspondent prepared an elab-
crate article on the subject OF
this order and Controller Bay,
which was submitted to Mr. Fisher,
and which was discussed with Mr..
Fisher at length, but never In the con-
versation between them or in the arti-
mention the existence Of the post
script. Mr.. Brown states that there
was no such postscrip, In the papers
when he showed them to the CORE
spondent and that he never saw such
postscript. Similar evidence Is
given by Mr.. Carr and other custodians
of the records in the interior depart
ment.
Stronger evidence of the falsity and
maliciously slanderous character of the
alleged postscript could not be had.
It's only significance is the light 1t
throws on the bitterness and venom Of
some of those who take active part in
every discussion of Alaskan issues.
ScandaI-Mongering Denounced.
II am in full sympathy with the con-
Germ of reasonable and patriotic men
that the valuable resources of Alaska
should not be turned over to be ex-
plotted for the profit of greedy, absorb
ing and monopolistic corporations or
syndicates. Whatever the attempts
which have been made no one, as
matter Of fact, has secured In Alaska
any undue privilege or franchise not
completely under the control Of con-
gress. am in full agreement with the
view that every care, both In admin
istration and in legislation, must be
observed to prevent the corrupt or un'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
PRESIDENT TAFT REFUTES
CONTROLLER BAY CHARGES
Message to the Senate Fully Explains the Trans
action and D enounces the Attack on Chief
Executive and His Brother as Wi.ful
and Malicious Falsehood.

tributed to a newspaper correspondent
that in an examination of the files OF
the interior department few weeks
ago a postscript was found attached
to a letter of July 10. 1910, addressed
by Mr.. Richard s. Ryan to Secretary
Ballinger-and In the present record
urging the elimination Of land
enough for terminals for the Control
Ter Railway & Navigation company.
The postscript was said to read as fol-
lows:
Dear Dick: l want to see the presi-
dent the other day. He asked me
who 1t was represented. told him
according to our agreement, that |
represented myself. But that didn't
seem to satisfy him. So l sent for
Charlie Taft and asked him to tell
his brother, the president, who 1t was
| really represented. The president
made no further objection to my
claim. Yours, DICK"
Uses Strong Language.
THE postscript is not now on the
files of the department. If 1t were,
it would be my duty to transmit it
under this resolution. Who is really
responsible for it's wicked fabrication
II it ever existed, or for the viciously
false statement made as to its anthem
ITCHY, is immaterial for the purposes
of this Communication. The purport
of the alleged postscript is, and the in
tention of the fabricator was, to make
Mr.. Richard S. Ryan testify through
its words to the public that although
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
His Thoughtful Wife.

"I hate to boast" said a Cleveland
lawyer, "but my wife is one of the
most economical women in the world.
The other day she told me- she needed
a new suit. l said she ought to have
1t, by all means, but asked her not to
spend a big bunch of money without
letting me know about it. Well, the
next day she said: The tailor said he
couldn't make the suit for less than
$3.50. 1 thought it was too much but
told him to go ahead
"Well, l suppose it is all right l
said. but why didn't you consult me
first?
why, dearie, 1 didn't want to
spend car fare for two visits
81 tell you, It's these little econo-
mics that count, eh?"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

shington.-President Taft sent
10 the senate Wednesday a message
that recalled some of those received
from his predecessor. 1t was in re-
ply to resolution Of the senate re.
questing the president to transmit to
the senate all the documents relating
to the elimination from the Chugach
national forest, in Alaska, Of land
fronting upon Controller bay. Mr..
Taft seizes the occasion occasion to
make a vigorous defense of his own
honor and that of his brother, Charles
P. Taft, against the attacks made in
relation to this Controller bay scan
dal"
The president sent in all the docu-
ments asked for, and more, and
quotes the executive order In ques-
ton, by which 1880 acres were
eliminated from the national forest
His message describes the import
ance of Controller bay as railway
terminal and relates the operations Of
the Copper River railroad, owned by
the Morgan-Guggenheim interests,
whose terminal is at Cordova.
Ryan's Application Investigated.
In December, 1909, Richard s.
Ryan applied for the Controller bay
elimination, afterward granted, stat
ing that he represented the Controller
Railroad and Navigation company.
Mr. Talt tells how this application was
referred to the district foresters at
Portland, Ore, and in Alaska and
was approved by Chief Forester
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Cover for 6athtub.

Many housekeepers spend lot Of
time cleaning their bathtubs. Here is
q way to make the work less strenu
GUS: Cut a piece Of unbleached mus
lin the size OF the tub and round on
the edges to fiji it. a bias facing is then
stitched round the cover. and through
this a piece of tape is run When the
tub is not in use the cover is put on
and tape drawn tightly under the
edge II is easy enough to wash. snd
spares an incredible lot Of wear and
tear on bathtub
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Soldiers Brave Deed.

Asked what was the bravest deed be
had ever seen, Lord Roberts said he
,membered that while he was on his
Say to Lucknow his force was s'--ned
oy walled Enclosure little soldier.
a PunJabi Mohammedan. seSing the
difficulty. endeavored to open the door
which barred their way. When ne tried
Irst to draw the bolt one OF his hands
was cut on by one of the enemy; then
ne managed to unfasten the bolt with
mis- other hand. which was subsequent
~ nearly severed from the wrist
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Sampson at GAIA.

A familiar story is that OF Sampson
pulling down the pillars OF the temple
of GAIA. whereby the roof fell upon
the Philistines. How Sapson was
able to do this is now known. Excava
lions on the site OF GAIA show that the
pillars OF the temple were OF wood.
and rested upon foundations OF stone
without being fastened thereto The
strong man had. therefore. merely to
push these pillars on their supporting
stones. when down would come the
ont Of the whole building.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Wichita, Kan, July 7. l9l1.-"Wichita-
and Kansas may well be proud of THE
FARMERS AND BANKERS LIFE. IN
SURANCE COMPANY, the successful new
financial institution of this city. The
Company's success is attracting attention
all over the country, and has been re-
marked upon by every leading Life In
surance Magazine in the United States.
Its record for it's first month"; of $685., 800
of business is remarkable one, and is q
great endorsement of the Kansas spirit
which has built up so many great insti
is now over three-quarters of million"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
His Prescription,

A young doctor wishing to engage
the company of young lady for a
buggy ride, sent the following pre-
scription:
One buggy, one horse, one good
road one DOCTOR Take from 8 p. m.
on.-Judge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

The dogs of Montclair, N. j., are not
allowed to bark after nine o'clock al
night. We suppose every kennel is
eouipped with an alarm clock.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

A Canadian Pacific locomotive has
neen wrecked by moose thus dem
,nstrating the fact that Canada is
still a trifle wild and crude.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

So vigorous, so vehement, so red
hot is the current Swat-the-fiy cam
paign that we have been expecting
some protesting body to rise up anc
shout "knockers!" Can't a fly buzz
in this town without some reformeI
knocking" him?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

One of the actorettes has begun suit
Tor divorce because her husband told
her to throw away her wedding ring
Some people are so "touchy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

A New York woman wants di'
vorce because her husband insists on
reading his poems to her Extremely
cruel and unusual.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

We are told that two New Workers
have sset sail for Italy in a 25 foot
Tawl. 1t is bad enough to go to Italy
but why try it in a 25 foot yawl?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Would It not be a good idea, like
wise, to award a special prize to the
automobile that can make the slowes'
time down a steep and dangerous hill
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

A man leaves $4,000 for the mainte
rance of a parrot he cured Of pro
Unity. having acquired the bird while
10 ~cF 3 sailor. 1t is not stated no"
b c-TeC h.uself
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Burning up money may be a costly
pastime, but burning up icehouses at
this time of the year is the height OF
extravaganza.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

The bubbling fountain has supplant
ed the drinking cup. What new kind
Of a towel will take the place of the
roller variety?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

We see by the papers that woman
in Atlantic City was fined $40 for be
ng a scold. No wonder Atlantic City
IS a popular place.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Two deaths resulted in Missouri
rom fight over hot coffee. This bev-
erage ought to be had in summer. any
way.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

China is sending warship to Mex
co with a demand for $6,000,000. China
will be lucky if she does not lose the
Earship.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

About time to hear from the pestif-
erous friend up north who is sleeping
under blankets"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Another way to keep cool is to re-
lvse to become hot under the collar
when reading the weather report.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

II is never too late for the scientists
10 explain that the heat wave was
caused by sun spots.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

We shall have to wait for long
time If we wait for race suicide to
thin out the flies
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

It will be funny if the earth does
DOT acquire a few freckles from this
PEARS ardent sunshine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

China is selling bonds for a $30,000,-
200 railroad to connect another por
ton of the past with the present.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

A Rhode Island Judge has decided
that photographer has a right to
snapshot anybody.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Some aviators doubtless will fly
across the English channel before
breakfast merely as an appetizer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

People who cannot go to the ball
games can enjoy themselves watch
ing the mercury make home runs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Flies and mosquitoes are objection
able, but the frebug especially needs
Bwatting.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Is there no escape for the innocent
bystander? Even the aeroplane has
become a menace to him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Gray hairs" says clergyman, ARE
sent to us as punishment for our
SINS" What about bald headed men?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Don't pick oranges while they are
green" says Doctor Wiley. Also avoid
picking lemons at any time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Generous,

was he generous when boy at
school?"
Yes; he always let his school
mates take his share Of the punish.
ment."-Judge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04
Refreshing SIGHT,

Feeling blue today?"
Eyes"
Lets go down to the bank and look
at some money"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

II is lucky that this years styles in
thermometers have plenty of room at
the top.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Smokers ike Lewis Single Binder cigaI
for its rich mellow quality.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

More people would succeed if more
would try.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

There are but few sure things in
this old world. One of them is the
uncertainty of womans age.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Take things as easy as you can dur
ing the heated term. Don't worry
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Feeble swimmers should stay where
their toes can touch bottom.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

There can be such a thing as too
much sport.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Meanwhile the public drinking Gun
Is kissing it's friends good-by.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-08-04

Mollie-She's great on adopting new
fads.
Jack-But she objects to new
wrinkles.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-05-05
CURE THAT CATARRH

Our climate with it's sudden changes
is conducive to catarrh-which is
q chronic Inflammation of the mucous
membrane surface OF head-nose or
throat.
One months local treatment with
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic will con-
vince the most skeptical that Paxtine
is not a palliative but a specific for all
catarrhal conditions.
Paxtine is a perfectly harmless an
tiseptic and germicide in powder form
which contains all OF the antiseptio
qualities OF liquid antiseptics. but
with other valuable cleansing. germi-
cidal. and healing ingredients added.
Just a little in a glass Of water as
needed-used as a spray and gargle.
will not only remove the accumulated
secretiOns, but heals the Inflammation,
destroys the germs of disease, and dis
pels the disagreeable odor caused by
chronic catarrh.
For sale at all druggists, Csc and
SOC a box, or postpaid upon receipt of
price. The Paxton Toilet Company.
Boston. Mass. Send for a free sample
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-05-05
AS HE UNDERSTOOD THEM
Apprentice Carried Out Orders OF HE
Employer, but tho Result
Was Sad.

Nov, William" the old farmer said
to his new apprentice, Il want tree to
mind what l do say to thee, to 30
sharp and attentive and to delay not
in carrying out my Instructions"
"Ay, ay, zur," replied William.
First, now. l want thee to take
out the old white mare and have her
shod."
"Ay. ay, zur," said William, and do
parted.
He returned two hours later and the
old farmer questioned him.
Thee hast not been quick, lad"
he said. reprovingly, "but II thee hast
done thy work as l ordered thee thou
shalt be forgiven. Didst thee have
the mare shod, as I telled thee?"
"Ay. ay, zur!" replied William.
beaming. "Didst thou not hear the
gun? l shot her myself and I've just
buried her."-London Answers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-05-05

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, unde
che evil influence of Robert Underwood,
Q fellow-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 fails. A former college chum makes
a business proposition to Howard which
requires $1,000 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
needs. Underwood, taking advantage OF
his intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries. ST., be-
comes a sort Of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
him the house. Alicia receives a 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
natter that he is In debt up to his eyes.
Howard drinks himself into a maudlin
condition. and goes to sleep on a divan.
A caller Is announced and Underwood
draws q 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
tho pistol awakens Howard He stumbles
over the dead body of Underwood. Reali
ging his predicament he attempts to flee
and II met by U~nderwood's valet. How
ard Ii turned over to the police.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-05-05
SCRATCHED TILL BLOOD RAN

when my boy was about three
months old his head broke out with a
rash which was very itchy and ran a
watery fluid. We tried everything we
could but he got worse all the time,
till 1t spread to his arms, legs and
then to his entire body. He got SO
bad that he came near dying. The
rash would itch so that he would
scratch till the blood ran, and a thin
%yellowish stun would be all over his
pillow In the morning. I had to put
mittens on his hands to prevent him
tearing his skin. He was SO weak
and run down that he took fainting
spells as If he were dying. He vas
almost a skeleton and his little hands
were thin like claws.
HE was bad about eight months
when we tried Cuticura Remedies. l
had not laid him down in his cradle
In the daytime for a long while. I
washed him with Cuticura Soap and
put on one application Of Cuticura
Ointment and he was SO soothed that
be could sleep. You don't know how
glad l was he felt better. It took one
box of Cuticura Ointment and pretty
near one cake Of Cuticura Soap to
cure him. l think our boy would have
died but for the Cuticura Remedies
and I shall always remain q firm
friend Of them. There has been no
return Of the trouble. / shall be glad
to have you publish this true state
ment of his cure" (Signed) Mrs. M.
C. Maitland. Jasper. Ontario. May q,
1910.