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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Uncle Sans Representative.

Senator John Sharp Williams tells
of a negro lad in a southern town who
was not the least Jealous of Uncle
Sans servants. One day when the
mail bag from that town was thrown
from the train the pouch was caught
up by this diminutive courier, who
started off, as was his wont, on brisk
trot to the postofflce.
AS he was rounding corner OF the
station he encountered larger boy.
with the result that the little courier
was upset When the latter got up
and readjusted himself he turned upon
the other exclaiming:
Look heahl Yo' wants to be keer-
full bout dis chile! When yo' jars me
yo' jars de gov'ment of de United
States l carries de MALL"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Millions for Anti-Tuberculosis Work.

Millions for Anti Tuberculosis Work.
Money to the amount of over $14.-
100000 was spent in anti-tuberculosis
work during the year 1911, according
to the third annual statement OF eX-
penditures in the war against con-
sumption issued by the National Asso-
citation for the Study and Prevention
of tuberculosis. The statement is
based largely on reports. received from
anti-tuberculosis agencies in all parts
of the United States.
BY far the largest item of expense
was that for treatment in sanatoria
and hospitals, and for the erection of
institutions of this kind. Over $11 $780,
900 being spent for this purpose alone.
Dispensaries for the examination and
treatment of tuberculosis spent $780,
900, and associations and committees
In their educational campaign against
tuberculosis spent 100000. The re-
manning $1,300,000 was spent for
treatment in open-air schools, prisons
and hospitals for the insane, and also
for the work of state and local boards
of health against tuberculosis.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
KANSANS WANT TRAIN SERVICE
People of Healy Wire Utility Com
mission for Help-Need Food
and Coal.

Topeka, Kansas.-The people Of
Healy, in Lane county, have not seen
train for over a week, and they
are in need of food and coal. The
Missouri Pacific's Colorado main line
is blockaded by the snow. A mes
senger from Healy rode to Dighton,
county seat of Lane county, and the
Dighton Commercial club sent tele-
gram to the public utilities commits
sion asking for help for the little
town.
The telegram said that no trains
had reached Healy since December
&c, over a week ago, and that food
and coal were needed at once. All
the railroads through western Kan
sas were blocked by the snow last
week, but no report had been re-
ceived here that the Missouri Pacific
had been tied up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
DON'T WANT A VICE BOARD"
PLAN OF ST. JOSEPH MINISTER'S
is TURNED DOWN.
Mayor and Police Commissioners Re-
fuse to Sanction Appointment
of Commission.

st. Joseph, Mo.-Mayor Clayton
and the police commissioners will not
cooperate with the local ministerial
alliance in appointing vice COM
mission for st. Joseph. At a late
meeting of the ministerial alliance, a
committee was appointed to select a
non-partiSan commission of fifteen
from various religious denominations,
whose duty it should be to investi-
gate local conditions with regard to
the prevalence of vice here.
The committee was directed to sub
nit it's selections for the commission
to the preachers organization at the
meeting next week, and it was de-
cided to ask Mayor Clayton and the
police commissioners to indOrse the
commission.
The mayor already had announced
that he would not sanction the ap-
pointment of a vice commission and
at the last meeting of the police board
the commissioners decided that they
would not give official recognition to
such a commission.
Clayton and the police commission
ers take the stand that social and
moral conditions are no worse in St.
Joseph than in other cities of its
size and that the appointment of a
vice commission would unjustly re-
fleet upon the morals of the city.
However, the preachers say they will
proceed to name the commission and
will not abandon their plan to con-
duct vigorous crusade against I'M
lawful practices, particularly where
they relate to boys and girls and
young men and women.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
BUYERS BID FOR TOBACCO
WESTON HOLDS FIRST LOOSE
LEAF AUCTION.
Grades Paid Anywhere
in World.

Weston, Missouri. Missouri's first
loose leaf sale of tobacco began here
at the warehouse of the Weston
Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse COM
pany and before noon 10000 pounds
of Missouri tobacco had been auc-
toned by the basket.
When the morning bidding closed
only about 10000 pounds remained
on the floor. Prices averaged about
ten cents. The highest price was for
the first basket, 10 pounds, which,
for a sentimental reason, was bid up
to 26 cents by the representatives OF
the American Tobacco company, Liz
get & Myers of ST. Louis and the
independent buyers who attended the
sale.
The highest regular price paid was
20 cents a pound for 575-pound bas-
ket of Missouri bright hurley, bought
by w. A. Gray for the st. Louis
firm. C. L. Head got the opening
basket for the American Tobacco
company. Several hundred farmers
were in town and many of them at
tended the opening sale, at least 100
following the auctioneer from basket
to basket in the big warehouse as he
made the sales.
"The prices paid here are prob
ably the highest paid for similar
grades of tobacco in the world to-
day." said A. p. Bernard, one OF the
promoters of the new warehouse
company. The new plan of buying is
sure to bring much additional tobacco
to Weston. 1t is better for the grow
ers and for the buyers, giving a
square deal all around. Weston
handles about 100 cars of tobacco
annually and the loose leaf market is
expected to increase the yearly ship
ments to twice or three times that
quantity. The sales by auction Will
continue all winter. The planters
deliver their product by wagon and
on every accumulation, perhaps daily,
there will be sale.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
PlTIFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"a few days after birth we noticed
an infamed spot on our babys hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have a stitch of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema. He is
a very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality, nevertheless,
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. He
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
mot until commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came off, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever. Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. l don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
! Before we used the Cuticura Rem
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such a pitiful sight. He would
fuss until 1 would treat him, they
seemed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
ly and surely bring is their own rec
ommendation." (Signed) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser, Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere, a sample of each,
with 32-page book, will be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura," Dept.
20 K, Boston.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
IN MATCHTOWN.
Fortunately no Faith Was Required,
For She Had None.

81 had no faith whatever, but on the
advice of hale, hearty old gentleman
who spoke from experience began to
use Grape-Nuts about 2 years ago."
writes an Ohio woman, who says she
is 40, is known to be fair, and admits
that she is growing plump on tho new
diet.
81 shall not try to tell you how SUI
fered for years from deranged stom-
ach that rejected almost all sorts of
food, and digested what little was fore
ed upon it only at the cost of great
distress and pain.
81 was treated by many different
doctors and they gave me many differ
ent medicines, and even spent sever
al years in exile from my home, think
ing change Of scene might do me good.
You may judge of the gravity of my
condition when tell you 1 was some
times compelled to use morphine for
weeks at time.
For two years / have eaten Grape
Nuts food at least twice a day and
can now say that l have perfect
health. have taken no medicine in
that time-Grape-Nuts has done it all.
l can eat absolutely anything / wish,
without stomach distress.
81 am a business woman and can
walk my or miles a day and feel
better for doing so. / have to use
brains in my work. and it is remark
able how quick, alert and tireless my
mental powers have become" Name
given by Postum Co. Battle Creek,
Mich. 80
There's a reason" and it is explain
ed in the little book, The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterf new
one appears from time 20 time They
are genuine. true. and fun OF humnn
Interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Hopeless Case.

DE trouble wild me and muh wife.
admitted old Brother Gaumpers, am
dat, whilst we gree most O. de time,
we don't gree at de same time. | kin
gree bout anything, but we KANT gree
wild each udder bout it. When I'm
willin' to gree wild her she won't gree
wild me, and when she is ready to
gree wild me I've changed muh mind
and KANT gree wild her. We kin
bofe gree separate, but We KANT
gree togedder on de same thing at
de same time and de mo- we tries de
wuss we gifts. Puck.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
$3.50 Recipe Free.
For Weak Kidneys.
Relieves Urinary and Kidney
Troubles, Backache, Straining,
Swelling, Etc.
Stops Pain in the Bladder,
Kidneys and Back.

Wouldn't it be nice within a week or so
TO begin to say goodbye forever to the
scaldng. drbbling. straining, or too fire.
uuent passage of urine; the forehead and
the baclI-of- theh aches; the stitches
and pains in the back; the growing mus
Gle weakness; spots before the eyes; yell
low. skin. sluggish bowels; swollen eye
hds or ankles; leg cramps; unnatural short
breath; sleepessness and the dependency?
have recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on, and if you want to
make a quick recovery, you ought, to-
write and get a copy of 1t: Many doc
tor would charge you $3.50 just for writing
this prescription, but 1 have It and will
be glad to send it to- you entirely free.
Robinson, K-2O73 Luck Building, Detroit.
Mich. and I will send it by return mall
in plain envelope. AS you Will see when
you get it, this recipe contains only pure,
harmless remedies. but it has great heal
ing and pain-conquering power.
ii will quickly show its power once you
use It. so / think you had better see what
Il is without delay. l will send you copy
free-you can use it and cure yourself at
home.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
FRAT HOUSE COLUMBIA BURNS
Only Pictures and Few Chairs
Saved-Six Persons Lost Their
Clothing.

Columbia, Missouri.-The chapter
house of the Beta Theta Pi frater-
nifty was destroyed by fire which
spread from the fireplace. Of the
furnishings, only the pictures of
alumni members and a few chairs
were saved.
Guy Kirksey of ST. Louis, star Mis-
souri, trackman, jumped from third
story window He was bruised rather
severely. Six members were in the
house at the time, Roscoe P. Conkling
of Kansas City, E. L. Marshall, John
C. Mills, Brown Glenn, John P.
Nicholson and Guy Kirksey. None
was injured except Kirksey. All lost
their clothing in the fire.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Wreck on Central Branch.

Lenexa, Kansas.-Two men were
slightly injured when a Central
branch passenger train was derailed
and upset east of here. James Cor.
bin, a track laborer, was cut on his
head. H. R. Tillotson, passenger,
suffered a lacerated hand and a
bruised side. The engine tank, mail
car, baggage car and the coach
turned on one side. Spreading rails
are said to have caused the wreck.
The engine remained upright.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Indiana Bank Short,

Terre Haute, Indiana.-A loss OF
$4,000 in the funds of the American
State bank was reported by state ex-
aminers at work on its accounts. OF
the deficit $4,000 is due to loans on
worthless securities authorized by w.
H. Taber president of the bank, the
examiners said, and shortage of $685.
900 is charged to him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Another Wabash Wreck.

East st. Louis, Motive trainmen
were injured severely and three pas
sengers slightly hurt when a Wabash
passenger train which runs from
Granite City to East st. Louis,
crashed into the rear of a freight
train at Brooklyn, a suburb. A de-
fective or misplaced switch is given
as the cause.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Prison for oIathe BURGLAR.

Olathe, Kansas. - Robert Baugh-
man, the Industrious burglar who en-
tered seven stores recently was SEN
fenced to from ten to 20 years in the
penitentiary at hard labor. He pleaded
guilty to two counts on condition that
the other FIVE be dropped.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Rear Admiral Evans is Dead.

Washington, D. C.-Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans, know as Fighting
Bob" to an admiring nation, died at
his home in this city. Acute indiges-
ton was the direct cause of death.
He was i'll less than two hours. Ad-
miral Evans was 65 years or age.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Kansas VIII Celebrate.

Los Angeles California.-Former
Kansans are making preparations to
celebrate the fifty-frst anniversary of
the admission of Kansas as state,
January 90, on more elaborate
scale than heretofore, at the third
annual banquet of the Kansas Day
Club of Southern California.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Kansas Police JUDGE Dead.

Clay Center, Kansas.-R. d. Nc
Cord, police judge of Clay Center,
died of paralysis after an illness of
"a hours. He was an old soldier, one
of the earliest settlers of the country,
had been probate judge of the coun-
ty and had other important positions.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Alfred Tennyson Dickens Dead.

New York.-Alfred Tennyson Dick
ems, eldest surviving son of Charles
Dickens, the novelist, died suddenly
of acute Indigestion at the Hotel
Astor here. Mr.. Dickens was, in this
country on lecture tour. Mr.. Dick
ems was a godson of the poet, Tenny.
son. He was in his 9th year.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Vote ON a New School.

Emporia, Kansas.-The Emporia
school board took action for a new
high school building to cost 800,
The money will be raised by a bond
issue, which will be included in the
annual election.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Ended Louisiana Lottery.

Thibadaux, Louisiana.-Gen. Fran.
els Tillou Nichols, former governor
of Louisiana, who was credited with
putting to an end the Louisiana lot
terry, died here. He was a brigadier
general in the Confederate army.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12

Branson, Missouri.-James Miles
shot and killed Enos Rush in butch
er shop here. DR.. Mitchell held an
inquest and the jury brought in ver-
dict of murder. 1t was dispute over
money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
A Million in a Contract.

Emporia, Kansas.-The largest con-
tract in a business of Al years
standing has been received by the
firm of L. w. Lewis of this place. The
contract is for the supply of rock
ballast on the coast lines of the
Santa Fe railroad from Albuquerque,
N. NJ, to Winslow, Ariz., 2S5 miles.
The job will keep 200 men employed
for three or four years.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12

Redding, California.-The mail car
of the Oregon Express en- the South
'ern Pacific railroad was robbed Of
all Eastern registered mail by an
unmasked man. Three mail clerks
were bound and gagged.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Insurance COMPANIES Merqe.

Salina, Kansas.-Negotiatio have
just been completed for the absorb
ton of the Security Life association
of this city by the Farmers and Bank
ers Life Insurance company of Wich-
tia both Kansas concerns.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Mail service on Midland Valley.

Wichita, Kansas.-The postofice
department has ordered a mail ser
vice established on the new extension
Of the Midland Valley railroad be-
tween Wichita and Arkansas City.
Kan, January %.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Iawrence Car Over a Hill.

Lawrence, Kansas.-A car of the
Lawrence street railway, which had
just started up the hill to the uni
versity, slipped on the rails and ran
back to a curve and jumped the
track, plunging over an embankment
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Speaking AiriIy.

First Aviator-How far is it to the
next gasoline reservoir?
Second AviatOr-Two graveyards
and a spiral glide to your left, old
nan.-Life.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Henneck-OO Won mil feet

Mr.. Henpeck-Do you pull teeth
without pain?
Dentist-Oh! yes, sir.
Mr.. Henpeck-Then you won't do.
My mother-in-law wants to get seven
extracted, SO I'll have to take her
elsewhere.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
A snanIsh schnnI coIIansed.

Seville, Spain.-A large number of
children and their teachers were
killed and MANNED by the collapse Of
the building Of a private school here.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
~ThOMPSQM'S 9s 4tia4Ils ssll' cause: ssi
SEYE WATER E y ff Ts;ot icy fr$ g
Difficult.
Difficult.
1t is difficult for Nine. de Stael TO
grow old gracefully" 1t is more diff
cult to grow old cheerfully.
Guarding the Money.

why was he guarded by the po-
lice?"
They were afraid somebody else
would get his money"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Columbia, 5. G, Has $4,000 Fire.

Columbia, South Carolina.-Fire
originating in the plant of the Gibbs
Machinery company destroyed the
main building of that concern and
FIVE other structures. The damage is
estimated at 100000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
CREAM OF RYE

For health and energy eat 1t for
breakfast. Reduces cost Of living
Free silver Spoon in every package.
Ask your grocer for a package.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
MarvvlIIe Remains Wet Town.

Maryville, Mo.-Maryville went wet
by a majority of So in a total poll of
1857. Four years ago the vets car
ried the election by 1919. Maryville
has two of the highest licensed sa-
looms in the United States each pay
ing a yearly tax of S5.400.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Women Cannot Serve.

New York.-New York will have
no women deputy sheriffs. It is
against the law. Sheriff Harburgers
appointments of Mrs. Charles II.
Truax and others will be recalled
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12

- II you would be a leader you must
o-.a,t The pace.
- r~nA
The Detroit times., 1912-02-23
.CONVICTS HOARD MONEY
THEY EARN BY LABOR
Some Prisoners Have Balances
Ranging From $1,000 to 81, 800
To Their Credit

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 23.>-While
the capitalists OF the country have
patronizingly advised young persons
TO save their pennies and be rich
some day." the prisoners at Still
water >penitentiary have been biding
their time. boarding their small earn
ings until many OF them have sums
ranging from $1,000 to $1,000 10 their
Individual credit, according TO the re-
port OF visit to the institution made
by j. X. Swami, a member, and j. c.
Matchitt, secretary OF the State Board
of Visitors. The report was submitted
TO Gov. Eberhart.
The report does not say how long
these particular prisoners have been
confined In the penitentiary, but some
light Is thrown on their saving ability
by the following paragraph from the
report:
In December. 1911. the IS men en-
ployed in the farm machinery division
received an average pay OF $4.S5 n
man; the 205 men in the shoe factory
received an average for the month of
$403 a man; the ia men in the sup
port division cooks, walters, BARRIERS,
etc.,, received an average of $4.63
each"
Taking up the suggestion OF Gov.
Eberhart that some means be provid-
ed for state aid to families left in need
by prisoners committed to work.
houses and the state prison, the re-
port, referring only 10 the latter, says
that bit 5 per cent of the men in
state prison have families they have
left in need of state aid"
This Is because the prisoners as a
whole are men Of rowing characters,
who have no settled home and who, ac-
cordingly. have no one dependent upon
them.
I'm this connection" the report con-
tinues, "a law enacted in 1909 Is OF
special interest. 1t provides for state
aid for dependent families of men in
the state prison. Families are now
being paid as high as SIS month UNI
der this humane 1909 law"
Commenting on the recently estab-
lished prison for the criminal insane
at st. Peter, the report says there are
ten prisoners at Saltwater so ad-
vanced In insanity they are unable to
do work, while there are 80 others
who are able to work part OF the time
Then II adds:
1T is doubtless true that there are
a sufficient number of criminal insane
at Saltwater and other state institu-
lions to fill completely another such
building as now houses this class of
unfortunates at st. Peter"
Conditions, from a sanitary and
clearly standpoint, are excellent at
the institution, the report says, add
ing:
In spite OF the fact that the build
ings and general plant are old ana
out of date. the best is made OF every
disadvantages fact that has given
Warden Wolfer for many years the
reputation of being unexcelled."
The Detroit times., 1912-02-23
WEDEMEYER PLEASED
WITH ROOSEVHTS TALK
Michigan Congressman Com
ments on Former Presidents
Speech in Columbus

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-Congress-
man Weidemeyer liked Col. Roosevelt's
speech in Columbus. The congress
man pointed out that in the discussion
OF the initiative, referendum and re-
call, Roosevelt referred TO Arizona
and argued that each state should
have whatever 1t desired In this re-
gard.
This was the position taken by Con-
gresham Weidemeyer, who, with Con-
gresham Young, OF Kansas, wrote
minority views when Arizona's consti-
tuition was under discussion last sum-
mer
Weidmeyer and Young held that the
people OF Arizona were entitled TO
have whatever they desired In their
constitution so long as the same did
not conflict with the constitution Of
the United States and the funda-
mental principles of our government.