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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02
A Slick ONE

A smooth guy drifted into town
about ten days ago. He posed as a
fortune teller. His main object
seemed to be to himham his dupes
and get their money by any possible
scheme. He is reported to have
gathered in SIoo from one victim
and $50 from another. Doubtless
many others contributed. He was
a likely looking young man and was
patronlzed by ladies as we'll as gen.
tlemen.
There is no telling how much
money he got as many prefer keep
ing still to letting the public know
of their weakness. No one in the
city seemed to get his name. He
called himself 'Sutro" on his ad-
verlising cards. He left the town
hurriedly and lett some little bills
behind He is fit subject for the
penitentiary and should be run
down.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial services in honor of our
dead patriots were held in the M.
f. church Sunday morning. A large
crowd assembled to listen to the
very able and patriotic address of
Rev. II. L. Snyder. The exercises
were appropriate ond calculated to
inspire a spirit of patriotism in the
minds of the young.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

county nor the county west OF Ben
edict got our big rain and hence are
complaining of drouth. Likewise
the country around Stark and Kim
ball. One great change we notice
in the country that has come about
in the last few years is the great in
crease In the acreage of red clover
and alfalfa. This surely bespeaks
coming and increased prosperity.
The farmers have demonstrated that
clover can be raised in abundance
here, where a few years ago they
said it would not grow. u.
All told the country looks well
and the crops promising. The
country has altogether a prosperous
look aud we have every reason to
be hopeful of the future.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02
and Carriage Paints Phone $685. Street No. III W. Main

Corey Island, New York's great
amusement place, has been destroy
ed by fire. No lives were lost but
over Sc, 900, 900 worth of property
was destroyed. Sixty wild animals
were burned in their cages. Hun
dreds of people are homeless and
penniless by reason of the fire.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02
PASSING OF. DIAz


Long live Citizen Porttirio Diaz."
In these significant words Deputy
Jose Aspe announced to Mexico
and the world the triumph of tie
revolution, and the respect in which
the deposed ruler is held by his
couutrymen. In spite of his faults
Diaz will live in history as truly
great man, filled with a patriotic
devotion to Mexico and actuated by
an honest desire to give his country
its rightful rank among the nations
of tho earth. Undoubtedly, as ex-
pressed by the deputy, the good
that General Diaz has done his
country will live forever in history
and outweigh his mistakes.
Stirring scenes have been enacted
in the city of Mexico during the
past few days. An epoch has ended
and new one begun. The
old regime with it's restraints aud
its rule of force has been deposed
nd the people are in control. 1t
is the day of liberty in Our sister
republic and for the first time in
many generations the people may
express themselves free from all
political restraint. And it appears
that the crowds in the capital were
contented with exercising the novel
faculty of lung expansion, for there
were few acts of rufianism and
comparatively little disorder. And
it is significant to note that in this
shift of power there still remained
the love and respect for the national
flag and the authority it represents.
The next scene in the drama will
be in all probability, the entrance
of Francisco Madero into the capital
amid the plaudits of the multitude.
This episode should fire the Latin
imagination and enthusiasm to
mighty pitch. Madero, who was
jeefed at only few weeks ago in
thsthadow of the chamber of dep
uties, will now appear in triumph.
He is no longer provisional presi-
dent but, like Diaz, only a private
citizen. Madero has made bril-
liant reputation not only for military
strategy but for craftsmanship and
a broad magnanimity which has
aroused the admiration of the world.
Beginning with handful Of unorgan-
lied rebels in the wilds of Northern
Mexico, this man within an incredi'
bly short time has battered down
the foundations of the Diaz govern
ment and brought poltical freedom
to the republic.
The conservatism and wisdom
expressed by Madero in all of his
acts since the success of the revolu-
ton was assured, bring comfort and
a feeling of security to foreign in
terests IN Mexico. 1t is believed
that reconstruction will be swift and
tnat peace will reign In all parts of
the country within a few weeks.
The influence of Madero will doub.-
less suffice to keep all that was good
Of the Diaz system, including the
policy of frlendlness to foreigners
and the invitation to outside capital
10 develop the remarkable resources
Of the country. De La Barra, who
has been inaugurated provisional
to serve until president
S elected in the fall, is an expert
,nced statesman and diplomat and
has the confidence of the people.
As for Diaz, the world wishes him
we'll. His good deeds will live aft
.r him, and no successful rebel can
-ob him of the respect In which he
S held by all the world.-Kansas
City Journal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02
ENDING OF THE
BOOSTERS TRIP

In our last letter we left the
Boosters at Thayer, Wednesday
noon, recovering from the effects Of
that big dinner, the finest and besl
meal we enjoyed during the whole
trip. Our way from Thayer was
south through Morehead and on to
Cherryvale.
AT Morehead goodly crowd OF
the citizens of the town and
surrounding country greeted us with
good cheer and hearty hand shakes.
Lou Swope and brother were there
as well as many other old citizens
of the locality. We reached
Cherryvale in the middle of the
afternoon where We were taken in
to the opera house and speech
making and singing were the order.
After an hour spent In Cherryvale
we started on the long run to Par
sons via of Dennls.
The little town of Dennis greeted
us enthusiastically. There we
found beautiful surrounding
country with fine we'll kept farms
and promising crops but cJm-
plant of drv weather.
From Dennis on to Parsons we
saw mahy fine fields of wheat and
many elegant farm homes.
We reached Parsons at 6 O'Clock
and after supper were invited to
participate in a smoker given by the
business men of the city. We had
speeches galore and some excellent
singing. One of the Parsons speak
ers apologized for the lack of
attention from the Parsons mer-
chants on the ground that they
were so busy waiting on Chanute
ladies and those from other towns
that they scarcely had time TO do
the act courteous.
Eight o'clock Thursday morning
found US off on the last days trip.
We reached Galesburg at 9 a. m.
and were royalty greeted. 1t seems
more like being among home folks.
The fine uniformed band of Gales
burg greeted us and the citizens ex-
tended the welcome hand. Our
welcome there was so cordial that
the boys were 10th to leave but the
schedule must be followed and
soon we were off.
Urbana came next and the citi-
zens were out to greet us. After
short season of handshaking we
were off to Shaw. There we were
greeted by Mayor John Guss and
other leading citizens. Erie was
reached in time for dinner. Here
the county politicians and business
meh extended the glad hand.
After hearty dinner our way led
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02
FARMERS DAY JUNE 8

Next Thursday is to be Farmers
day in Chanute. Great prepara-
tions are being made by the mer-
chants and business men to show
the farmers, their wives and chill
dren the time of their lives. Every
body should come. The crowd will
be here and there will be something
going on.
$too In cash prizes will be given
away. Merchants will offer special
inducements for trade that day.
Bring in anything you have to
sell and it will be sold at auction,
free of charge. Good music will be
furnished on the street and lots of
fun on tap, Don't fail to come.
Remember the date, Thursday,
June Sth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

through the best agricultural town
ship of the county, Walnut Grove
to Kimball where our welcome was
earnest and sincere. "A short drive
from Kimball brought us to Stark,
the booming little city of the east
side. Every body seemed glad to
see us and the few minutes spent
there were greatly enjoyed. The
wide awake citizens of that burg ex
tended to US the right hand of
fellowship and made our stay
pleasant, the departure regretable.
To the people of that beautiful
little city of Savonburg where we
next stopped is credited the most
hearty welcome we received on our
whole trip. This city is credited
with being the best automobiled
town of its size in the state. About
two miles out we were met by eleven
of their eighteen autos and escorted
into and about the city. Savon-
burg is a wonderfully progressive
little city. Their graded and rock
ed streets. beautiful homes and well
kept lawns betoken go d taste and
enterprise. After the greeting we
we're taken into their beautiful
little opera house, treated to refresh
ments and formally presented with
the keys of the city. The very
hearty and cordial reception &C
corded here made the boys feel
welcome and impressed on their
mind the fact that Savonburg is a
royal good place, full of good cheer
and friendly feeling. We found
our old fellow citizen, Henry Rich
ardson, one of the hustling business
men of the town. From Savonburg
north to EIsmore was but the trip
of few moments.
There we were met by the people
and greeted by the city band and
furnished lemonade. Our stay
here was very limited but our greet
ing was cordial and sincere.
From there our trip was west and
south to Leanna, through the region
that week ago was visited by such
a torrential rain.
The country shows the marks of
the visitation. The fields are badly |
washed and the roads somewhat cut
up. A great deal of damage was
done to growing crops by tals rain,
but with fair weather this locality
will yet raise a good crop. The
set up the lemonade and
wished US God speed.
Our next and last stop was Big
Creek Chapel where we were
scheduled to be at 6 O'Clock.
Thanks to our pathfinder and lead
er during the three days trip, Mr..
F. E. Bodley we landed on the dot
and found scores of Chanute citi-
zens as well as residents of the
vicinity out to meet US. j
Here the good ladies had pre-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Several of our most progressive
teachers are going to spend the
summer vacation in the State Nor
NAL scho oil at Emporia.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

sell ana 1t VIII De SOLD at auction,
free of charge. Good music will be
furnished on the street and lots OF
fun on tap, Don't fail to come.
Remember the date, Thursday,
June 8th.
pared a very bounteous supper
of which the tired and dusty
Boosters partook freely, and then in
home, a pleasant little after supper
ride in the cool of the evening.
We reached home about 9 O'Clock
after trip of three days in which
we had travelled $50 miles without
any particular accident or trouble
of any kind. Occasionally hedge
thorn would pierce tire and the
machine would pull to one side OF
the.road and make necessary repairs
and soon rejOin the procession.
1t was rather a remarkable record
made. Three days travel over
some pretty rough and rockey roads
by from I3 to IS automobiles and
no accident.
True Mr.. Fisher \drove little
too close to the machine in front of
him and smashed his lamps in the
stop.
Mr.. Speilman also dented his a
little in the same way. The citizens
of Chanute were out in force with
the band to greet us on our return.
Thus ended the tilst auto trip of
the Chanute Boosters. Every one
enjoyed the trip and every one feels
better for the little outing, and the
praises of Chanute were pretty
thoroughly sung throughout our
trade territory. Advertising matter
was scattered everywhere and
Chanute will be talked about for
weeks by many who scarcely knew
we were on the map. Already the
business men are receiving letters of
inquiry inspired by advertising
matter distributed and they will
keep coming. Another trip later
in the season is even now being
planned. The greatest interest to
me in the trip was to note the i'm
provements that have taken place
in the country and the condition of
crops.
We passed through much territory
with which we used to be very
familiar in an early day. 1t has
generally been improved by the
erection of new buildings, new
fences and general brushing up.
But the most marked improvement
is in the roads of the country. A
wonderful change has been made in
them. We must give the automobile
men considerable credit for this.
The agitation they have kept up
and financial help in places, have
been great factors in this improve
ment. The wonderful results
wrought by the drag are almost un-
believeable. Crops, for the season
of the year, are very promising.
have seen corn larger at this season
but never saw it in finer condition.
A fine stand seems to have been
secured, the ground is clean and
the young plant looks vigorous and
healthy. Oats has suffered some
what by the dry weather yet many
pieces are really fine.
In the region of the recent rain
they are coming out wonderfully.
We passed many fields of flax,
in the region of Fredonia,
and this crop usually seems to be in
fihe condition. Wheat in the Vlr--
degris valley is some good and some
bad aud all stages between.
We saw considerable fine wheat
between Dennis and Parsons. in
northera Labette county. That
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Wonder if the farmers are awake
to the big bargains our merchants
are going to give on farmers day,
next Thursday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

We notice that accidents to auto
mobiles usually happen when the
machines are driven at higher rate
of speed.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

The Republicans may have ex-
asperating divisions and factions,
but the Democrats usually go them
one better.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Heavy wind storms at St Louis
and Peoria, H., show that Ka nsas
has no monopoly on cyclones.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Judge West told us all about
Joan of Arc in his address to the
High school graduates.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

1t begins to look now like
President Taft will be renominated
by acclamation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

The Boosters soon got down to
hard work again after their three
days trip through the country.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Chase Brown has got back thai
broad smile since he returned from
the Booster trip.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

If you just can't get wife any
other way, why not try the plan of
the Winfield man and kdnap one.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

We understand Bert 10y was the
instigator of the Booster trip. He
should have a chrome.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Give the auto men credit for a
good deal of the road improvement.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

At $18 to S15 we give you the most
perfect, ready-to. o.put-on Clothes that
are made.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Hats. Underwear, Neckwear, Shirts,
Gloves and Hosiery of the same
quality.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

at $500 the offerings and the pat
terms are still more attractive, hand
some garments every one OF them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-06-02

Decidedly different Clothes and
prices take all of our time you wish,
when looking.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11

state was pointed and sharp, and
Tammany is unable to ascribe IT to
anything else than victory for Re
publican principles, inasmuch as
Tammany was in control Of the state
machinery and the state patronage.
The issue in New York and Ohio
we're widely dssimilar. In Ohio there
we're merely local elections. results
Ringing upon city matters, and which
had no reference to national politics.
In New York new assembly was ell
ected and the Republicans made their
campaign upon straight Republican
party lines, with the result that the
party of which Mr.. Taft is the titular
head received a splendid vote Of en-.
dorsement. The result is an absolute
reversal of conditions in the state
during the past year, and the Repub-
lican majority in the next New York
assembly will be greater than the
Democratic majority has been.
A view of the situation shows that
New York can be depended upon to
do well for the Republican candidate
for the presidency, and there Is no
doubt that Mr.. Taft will be that can
didate.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11
Some Happenings
In Paradise

Paradise, Utah, No. 9.--"There is"
It is said, mo loss without some small
gain" So thought our town fathers
when the contractor Of the District
School "dugout" began to look for a
place to dump the gravel which. he
had taken from the excavation. He
was Immediately given the privilege
of grading up our sidewalks. Many
men and teams began work yesterday
noon and will continue until the
school ground is cleared. Some very
nice walks are being built
Mr.. John l.. Price is suffering in.
tensely from an operation performed
a few days ago, in which the great
toe of his left foot was taken Off Five
or six years ago a horse stepped on
his foot splintering the bone of the
toe. He has had good deal of troub
lie with 1t ever since. AS last resort
he consented to an operation, which
it is believed will in time prove a
success. but at present is causing
him much pain.
1t is rumored around town that the
greatest vote getter for Samuel Bank
head in the recent election, was the
fact that he few days previous be
came the father of twelve and one
half pound girl. Why shouldn't he be
one of the town fathers?
Mrs. John Welch is spending a few
days in Logan, with her brother Johr
II. Shaw, who is rejoicing over the
arrival of a fine new girl ST
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11
TIE WAS OLD ENOUGH.
Logan, Nov. 9Th, 1911.

This was one on me-" admitted
Henry F. Moore, of the cigar house
said to supply most of the United
States Senators with smokes You
know, my firm allows me buzz,
buggy when | cant make my jumps
by train. Last fall | was in Massachu-
sets, rounding up the buyers in a
farming district that had never heard
OF time table. The roads were good,
and | was tearing the speed laws to
shreds, when, while taking curve on
two wheels, ! ran over dog, killing
H.
His owner was in the picture, big
ugly chap, with a shotgun ready to
puncture my tires so drew up in a
hurry, jumped out, and approached
him with a grin that was intended to
be conciliatory.
"See what you've done" he growl-
ed, pointing TO the defunct bow-wow
You city chaps don't give a darn for
people or speed laws, nor nothing
Get ready TO come along with me. III
teach ye a lesson.
Look here, said /, we can fiN
this up right here. What was the dos
worth?
4" In his time he was one of the best
rabbitdogs in the county; he was
good for partridge. quail, or fox. RI,
took the silver medal at
"'That's all right | interrupted
I'm in a hurry. What's his value?'
81 wouldn't have taken no none.
Tor him when he was alive; but nov
| he's dead, and seein' that you're
, purity straight young Teller, gimme
! twenty-five dollars and wen call
E suare'
al II gave him the money. feelin
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11
DO IT.!

II you want TO do thing.
Why do IL!
Don't keep dreaming on and on
Wishing, hoping, here and yon;
Always stewing, pining, whining,
IF things were only so and so,
Then I'd surely make them go!"
II there's anything you'd do,
Get busy"-that means you!
Just do IL!
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11
eLooD's THE THING.

This tale drifted my way through
friend who knows the housekeeper
of the many.times millionaire with
which the anecdote has to do" re-
marked Charley Pulsiver. Now. Mr..
Croesus has made most Of his money
by what we politely call keen deal.
ing His son seems to have inherited
the propensity.
Last Christmas the old man gave
the youngster miniature garage,
lighted by electricity, containing a
toy auto with a full line Of fixings,
and a hangar with little aeroplane
that really flew.
"Pa missed the expensive play
things. and asked his son where they
were.
"rve let the garage and hangar to
Algy next door for three dollars a
month"; explained the hopeful. and
he's got to pay me extra for any dam
age that he does to the outfit
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11
Noted Rupture
Expert Here
seeley, Who Fitted the Gear Of Rus.
sia, viii be at the Morton
Hotel, Ogden.

F. n. seeley Of Chicago and Phila'
delphia, the noted truss expert, will
be at the Morton hotel and will re-
main in Ogden Saturday only, Nov.
18th. Mr.. Seeley says: "The Spermatic
Shield Truss as now used and approx
ed by the United States government
will not only retain any case OF rup-
ture perfectly affording immediate re
lief, but closes the opening in 10 days
on the average case" This instru'
ment received tn eonly award in Eng
land and in Spain, producing results
without surgery or harmful injections
MIR. Seeley has documentary referen-
ces from the United States govern.
ment, Washington, d. c., for your In.
spectlon. All charity cases without
charge, or If any interested call, he
will be glad to show the truss with
cut charge or I'll them if desired. Any
one ruptured should remember the
date and take advantage of this unus
ual opportunity,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-11
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that pursu
ant to an order made by the Board
of County Commissioners of Cache
County, Utah, ON the Ord day Of No
vember, 1911, an election Of the land
owners Of the Riverside Pumping dis
trict is hereby called to be held on
Tuesday the 2sth day Of November,
1911. for the purpose Of voting upon
the formation Of the proposed district,
and for the election of three directors
thereof.
The lands within the proposed dis
trict have been divided into three d.
visions with polling places as follows
Division No. /, at the residence OF
A. M. Simonds.
Division No. Q, at the residence OF
William Sparks, Jr.
Division No. 8, at the residence OF
Frank Wood.
At said election each land holdea
shall be entitled to cast one vote fol
each acre of land, or fraction thereof
owned by such elector. and shall sigr
the ballot and indicate after his oil
her name the number of acres owned
by the elector casting the ballot.
That the name OF Joseph Wood Ii
submitted as Director from Division
No. l. the name Of d. II. Cregar IL
submitted as Director from Division
No. Q, and the name of Frank H. Wood
is submitted as Director from Divis
ion No. 5.
| BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners of Cache County, Utah
j. ]. MEIKLE,
Chairman.
Attest-R. w. James Clerk. n2'