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The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
HOLDS UP GAS COMPANY MONEY
Arkansas City, kan., Gets Court Or
der Setting Aside 25 Per Cent
of Collections.

Arkansas City, Kan.-Judge Swarts
of the district court at Winfield
granted temporary Injunction
against the Arkansas Valley Gas COM
pany now doing business in this city
from violating the provisions of its
franchise with the city and ordered
the company to set aside 25 per cent
of the money collected from consum-
ers during the depression in gas to
be used in repaying the users of gas
provided the case finally is decided
against the company.
The 25 per cent of the collections
which is to be impounded upon the
order of the court is to be set aside
from the money taken in from Decem-
ber 5, 1911, to January %, 1912.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
When Mamma Failed to Beam.

A little girl, who attracted all the
passengers on the tram car with her
singular sweetness, was asked by a
lady who sat next to her: And did
Santa Claus. bring you a dolly at
Christmas?"
YES, indeed" said the little girl,
and all the passengers smiled, while
the mother beamed at the attention
her child was receiving.
"He brought me two dolls" contin-
ued the child to the strange lady, land,
do you know, the hair on one of my
dolls heads comes right off-just like
mammals"
And every one smiled again, but the
mother did not beam.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
KANSAS GUARDS ARE GUESSING
Unusually Rigid Inspection Orders
Sent Out by Adjutant General
Cause Much Comment.

Topeka, Kansas.-Kansas national
guard officers and men are consider
ably excited over the unusual rigid
inspection orders now being sent out
by C. |. Martin, adjutant general, at
the request of the war department,
which says: "Only sickness or death
will excuse any man, officer or pri.
vate from this inspection"
All requests for reason for the
rigid examination are met with the
same answer from Adj. Gen. Martin:
This department has good reasons
for such an order. Obey orders with
out further questions"
Not only the men but every piece
of equipment furnished is to be ex-
amined and inspected by regular army
officers to see if men and property
are in condition for instant service.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
HIGHWAY ENGINEERS TO MEET
Letters Indicate Large Attendance at
Annual Session of Missouri
Body at Kansas City.

Columbia, Missouri.-The GA coun'
ty highway engineers in Missouri and
the judges of every county Court in
the state have. been invited by Cur
tbs Hill, state highway engineer, to
attend the fifth annual session of the
County Highway Engineers associa'
tion at Kansas City March 13 and IA.
There is a widespread interest over
the state in concrete road making and
concrete bridges, says Mr.. Hill. An
swers to to the letters being sent out
indicate that a large number of the
counties having highway engineers
will be represented at the meeting.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
JoINTIST TRAPPED A "SPoTTER"
Uncovered Electric Wires Cause Ser
ious Injury to Wichita Sleuth
in Search for Liquor.

Wichita, Kansas.-Hitherto when he
had gone with the police to raid a
certain joint G. w. Moore, 'spotter,"
had been able to reach with impunity
into refrigerator that has a false
back and opened into partition in
the house and find beer and whisky
hidden.
When Moore again directed his
search to the familiar hole he quick
ly withdrew his hand, blackened and
burned. He almost tainted from the
pain. The jointkeepers had run un-
covered electric wires into the hole
and Moore got hold of one. His injury
is dangerous. No liquor was found in
the false back.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
To Repalr Oldest Road.

Washington, D. C.-What probably
is the Oldest highway in America
still in use is just about to be mod
ernized and put into first class condi-
ton with a good layer of macadam by
the American engineers on the 18th
mus of Panama. This is a road built
about 1880 over the old Cruces trail
on which pack trains travelled be-
tween the old city of Panama and a
poin on Chagres river, where goods
were loaded into boats and fioated
down to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
TO BEGIN WORK ON INTERURBAN
Union Traction Extension From
Cherryvae to Parsons Will be
Commenced at Once.

Coffeyville, Kansas.-D. H. Siggins,
president of the Union Traction COM
pany, operating between Coffeyville,
Independence and Cherryvale, an
nounced that work on an extension
from Cherryvale to Parsons will start
within two weeks. The main lines
operating in Cherokee and Crawford
counties will builo from Pittsburg to
a connection with the Siggins- line at
Parsons, giving a 500 mile interurban
system in southeastern Kansas and
southwestern Missouri
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
TELEPHONE COMPANIES MERGED
st. Louis Stockholders Meeting Elects
Directors Representing Capital
ization of Over $1oo,000,0oo.

st. Louis, Missouri. - The Tele'
phone companies in IL middle west
ern states, with a combined capital ex'
ceeding $1OO,OOO,OO0 were united in
st. Louis at the annual stockholders
meeting of the Bell Telephone com,
pany of Missouri.
Officials of telephone companies in
the II states were elected to the Bell
of Missouri directorate to succeed
five st. Louis insurgents who recent
ly capitulated to the domination OF
the S50,O00,0OO American Telephone
and Telegraph company, which Is the
parent concern.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
lROzC0 JOINED INSURGENTS
REPORTED AS LEADING FORCE
OF 400 MEN.
Large Numbers Moving on Juarez
Cause American Government
Much Uneasiness.

Washington, d. C.-War depart
ment officials were concerned by re-
ports from Colonel Steever in charge
of the American forces patrolling
the Mexican border, confirming press
dispatches that large forces of the
rebels were moving on Juarez, oppo'
site Ell Paso, Texas.
The advices stated that General
Orozco was leading one of these
forces with 1,400 men.
Officials of both the State and War
department consider recent develop
ments in northern Mexico as ominous
and are watching closely every move
of the government and the various
rebel forces. From Casas Grandes a
rumor has come of serious state OF
affairs, with large rebel force mass
ing there.
The rumored movements of General
Orozco are attracting much attention.
y Chihuahua continues hotbed of re-
bellion. A few parts of the republic
are quiet, but others continue to fur
nish a basis for the deep concern
felt here. All the women and chill
dren living at Velardena and Asarco,
where the American Smelling and Re-
fining Company is, are reported to
have left the vicinity. Disturbances
are reported in Orizaba and Jalapa
and Soledad in the state of Vera
Cruz.
American troops are prepared to
cross the border at various points the
next time this country has anything
to do with the Mexican situation.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
TO ILLUSTRATE INDIAN LIFE
Nebraska State Historical Society to
Have a Remarkable Exhibit at
Kansas City Land Show.

Kansas City, Missouri.-One of the
most interesting and instructive ex-
hibits to be at the big land show in
Convention hall in this city from
February 26 to March 8, is the re-
markable display of the Nebraska
State Historical society. A model
Indian village is shown depicting In
dian life as it was before the advent
of the white man. The exhibit is in
charge of Prof. Gilmore, who will de-
liver illustrated lectures during the
continuance of the show.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
VIII Not Gao the Press.

The City of Mexico.-No attempt
will be made by the government to
interfere with the rights of the press
This decision was reached at cabi
act meeting as the result of protest
which followed a tentative proposal
made several days ago to hold the
newspapers in check.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
BUSY Day for Wilson.

Topeka, Kansas.-It was a busy
time for Gov. Woodrow Wilson dur
ing his short stay in Topeka. AL
though he did not arrive until after
noon he made two speeches, paid a
visit to Gov. Stubs, held a reception
at the Throop hotel, was taken about
the city and closed the day with his
address to the Kansas Democratic
club at midnight.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Union Women to Pray.

Chicago, Illinois.-Members Of the
Women's Trade Union league will re-
sort to prayer during the Lenten sea-
son in the hope that it will assist them
in the work of organization. Mrs.
Raymond Robins, president of the
league, suggested to members that
they repeat a prayer each night dur
ing Lent
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Approves White Slave Law.

Berlin, Germany.-The Reichstag
passed the first reading of law rati-
fying the international white slavery
convention drawn up May 4, 1910, at
the Paris conference, which makes
the crime an extraditable offens@
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
ohio Hriber to Prison.

Columbus. Ohio.-Rodney ]. Diegle
former sergeant-at-arms of the Ohio
state senate, must serve three years
in the penitentiary for aiding in the
alleged bribery of State Senator L. p
Andrews
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

A girl Of seven in California saved
a nassenger train from wreck on bro
ken rails by presence Of mind and
timely warning. This is one Of the
few exceptions proving the rule
against the use in life of the infant
phenomenon.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Reward If Unmarried.

Louisville, Kentucky.-Two hundred
dollars reward for the capture of his
daughter. unmarried" is offered by
R. T. McLin of Helenawa, KY, rich
blue grass planter. She has eloped
from her home.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

When the weather man predicts that
the weather will be colder it always
becomes colder; but we consider 1t
only right to give the weather man
credit for refraining from boasting
about it.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Fighting Loan Sharks.

Chicago, Illinois.-At a certain ex-
pense of thousands of dollars and a
possible expense of thousands more
the Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
road company has entered on def
mite fight against salary loan sharks.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

An Illinois alienist says wave OF
remorse is sweeping over the country.
Come to think Of it, this 10 the season
Of the year when the greatest number
fall off the New Year water wagon.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

There seems to be a probability
that the government will not have a
majority in the German reichstag.
Nobody seems to be able to explain
what difference it would make.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Cash ReaIster Men indicted.

Cincinnati, Ohio.-Thirty officials
and employees of the National Cash
Register company OF Dayton. o., were
indicted on charges of criminal viola
ton of the Sherman antitrust law.
by a special federal grand jury here.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Mr.. Edison says he likes to read
novels because they don't require him
to think Perhaps that's also the rea-
son why so many people like to write
them.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Joint Inquiry at McPherson.

Mcpherson, Kan.-Complaints hav-
ing been made of the lack of proper
prosecution of several liquor cases in
Mcpherson, B. F. Lindsey, assistant
attorney general, began an investiga-
ton Of conditions here.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Farmer Found Dead.

Eureka, Kansas.-H. X. Brag, a
farmer and stockman six miles south
Of this place, was found dead near his
home. He was last seen Monday and
search was made by neighbors- II is
believed he was temporarily insane.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

A boy in London got damages from
a zoo because he was bitten by polar
bears. The dangers of up-to-date civil
lization are now independent OF time.
rlace, season or appropriateness.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Earmers, Union Meets.

Salina, Kansas.-President Maurice
McAuliffe Of the Farmers Co-Opera-
tive union in his annual address to
the convention here showed that 17S
local unions were established in Kan
sas in the last year.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

The hens are usually blamed for it
when the price of eggs becomes pro-
hibitive, but for some reason nobody
has attempted to hold the cows re-
sponsible for the present price Of but
far
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Another severe blow has been given
simplified spelling. Because the indict-
ment against North Carolina MUIR
derer recited that he shot his victim
in the "brest," he was discharged.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Member Of Tar PARTY Paroled.

Lincoln Center. Kan.>-Judge Dallai
Grover paroled Watson Scranton, whs
was confined in Lincoln county jailon
sentence of a year for taking part in
tarring Miss Mary Chamberlain al
Shady Bend last August
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
New Depot for Salina.

Salina, Kansas.-H. Leon Miller,
president of the Salina, Winnipeg &
Gulf railroad, announced the selection
of site for $4,000 depot in Salina
for his road.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

The incineration of 300 old square
pianos scheduled for next spring in
New Jersey would be righteous II
among the number were your neigh
boris untuned instrument.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Any man who can't recall an old
fashioned winter in a sleigh, with her
sweetness smuggling close and the
stars twinkling poetry. has a poverty
stricken memory.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

A bride in Pennsylvania is accused
NJ irving to poison her husband by
putting ground glass in his pie. II he
cornared II with the kind his mother
nsed to make any jury Of housewives
would acquit her on the score OF pro-
vocation.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

AS for the fellow who has been 60
Ing with girl three years without
renting fat and asking the question.
he had better look out. Something Is
likely to happen.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
Aeads Kansas Masons

Topeka, Kansas.-The grand lodge
of Kansas Masons closed it's annual
session here after electing w. E
Hutchinson, of Garden City, grand
master
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

One doctor who writes for the mag
azines says an automobile is fine
thing for catarrh. He doesn't say how
often it should be taken.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Italy's war expense is million dol
lars a day. To get an idea Of the
enormous cost reduce a million dol
lars to spaghetti.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

The thermometers are bravely striv-
Ing to become normal again and If the
weather forecasters will quit forecast
ing, all will be well.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Lower California, having permanent
ly lost its revolution, has turned again
to bull fighting as the only satisfac-
tory substitute.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

The tipping evil has reached point
where it should stop. A waiter In
Chicago got an heiress; also, another
In Philadelphia
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Russia has imprisoned man for
writing a volume Of poems. over
here we merely let our poets starve to
death.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

With prices continually soaring be-
fore long our scientists will have to
give their attention to finding sub
stitute for food.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

The peach crop having been killed
twice already, we may be justified In
counting on heavy preserving season
next fall.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

You will not have to wait long for an
authoritative announcement concern
Ing the peach crop for 1912.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take.
Do not gripe.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

We have entire confidence in the
opinion that 1t is not yet time to put
away your winter underclothing.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Fresh air is not necessarily cold air
This little fact in natural science
should be kept in mind
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Temperance is reasons girdle and
PASSIONS bride, the strength of the
soul, Sand the foundation of virtue
Jeremy Taylor.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

When the millionaire for day got
back home he had $1.53 in his pockets
The walters did not know he had It,
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

A statesman is simply politician
who politicates to suit ones own fads
and fancies.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

No one has yet explained why wo-
men never need ear muffs.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

We often wonder. what lawyers
would do for a living if there actual
ly was a fool killer.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money If IL fails to cure. X. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. Csc.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

This is the weather that makes the
roses blossom on the sweet girls
noses.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

In weather like this little cold Is
fraught with great danger.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

A million-dollar wedding does not al
ways mean a happy married life.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR sALB-Ls00 A. IN ELKo Co. NEW; 1000 A.
cult. all tlable, r. house barn. stock mach, etc
all conveniences SHARP, Box 3l9 Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

10 ACRES IN SHAWNEE CO., KAN; 25 A. CULT;
all woven wire fenced; T. house, barn, outbldgs,
fruits ETC.; miles from Topeka; all convenences;
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR SALE-SO ACRES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY,
KAN: 35 a. cult modern house, tenant house, barn,
outbuildings. orchard stock machinery, ETC.; near
Coffeyville. SHANH0EF, Box 3l9 Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR SAIB-Es0 ACRES IN CLOUD CO., KAN; 200
acres cultivated; O room house, barn. outbuildings
stock, machine Y, etc; near Concorda. VIII sacrf-
fee. BARTLETT, Box 3l9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

IOR SALE OR TRADE-SS A. IN JACKSON Co,
Kan Co. a. cult house outbuildings, fruit, stock,
mach; good location LARGBNT, Box 3l9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

CHANUTE {: kANS.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR sALE-6so A. IN ROCKS CO., KAN; 3s5 A.
cult; all cross-fenced; modern T. and T. house,
barn, outbuildings, orchard, etc.: near town; all
conveniences. HAGEMAN, Box 3l9, Chicago
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR sALE-2l6 A. IN CAMDEN Co. NEv; 20 A
cult all tilable house, barn, outbldgs, mach Stock
a. orcha rd, near town. CRUISE, Box Sl9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01
THE cHANuTE TIMES.

A. H. Turner. Ed. G. Prop.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR SALE l69 A. IN LABETTE CO., KAN; l25 A.
cult; T. house. barn, OutbuldlngS granary, stock,
mach; near town. BARBER, Box Sl9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR sALE-l6O A. IN NEOSHO CO., KAN; 90 A.
cult bal pasture fenced Sr. house. barn, outbldga;
near market. ENGELBR1GHT, Box Sls, Chicago
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR SALE-l60 A. IN ALLEN CO.. KAN; 100 A
cult: all tilable; room house, barn. outbudings,
orchard, stock, machinery, gas wells etc. best
bargain in state STANFORD, Box 3l9 Chicago
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR 2,5O0-wILL SELL 80 A. IN BARBER Co.
KAN: ~ a. cult; fenced; T. house barn, outbdgs;
3 horses, mach. Add. THORPE, Box $40, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

SEEDIHG MONEY Y-MUST sACRlFICB-l6O A. IN
Finney Co., Kan; ell cultivated; near market and
railroad town. Address COOK, Box Sls, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FORSALE DR. IRA DESC A. IN rREGO co. KAN;
S2O a. cult all tllable two houses, barn, stock,
mach: near town. KNOOP Box 3l9. Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR sALR-leo A. IN GARFIELD 90, OK; 30 A.
cult: All fenced; r. house, barn; hard stock,
mach, etc. Address PR0lLOCKS, Box Sls, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR .SALE-S2O A. IN SUMNER CO., KAN; 200 A.
cult; house, outbuidngs, orchard, etc. well locat-
ed; am u widow. ZURBUCH, Box 3l9 Chicago
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR sALE-Sso A. IN SHERMAN CO.. KAN; $50 A.
cult; all ullable T. house, barn, outbldgs., etc,
near GOodland, Kan. KRINER, Box Sl9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FORSALE-l6OA A. IN MAJOR Co, OK; llO A. CULT,
IS in alfalfa house, barn. outbldgs. orchard etc;
excellent prairie farm. DAWSON, Box 3l9, Chicago
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

800 A. IN PAIN CO., OK; 15O A. CULT; ONE G. oNR
room house. barns, sheds etc; excellent loca-
ton; will sacrifice. WITTUM, Box $40, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

BEST RANCH IN DECATUR CO., KAN; $40 A., 20 A.
cult Us a. alfalfa; all tlhable; house. tenant
houses 400 fruit trees stock, mach etc. would trade
for smaller farm. HOADLEY, Box 3l9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR SALEM A. IN REPUBLIC Co. KANSAS
near CO. seat; lao cult r house barn, outbuiid-
ings, etc; bargain. Howell Box 3l9, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR $500 WILL SELL MY ~ ACRES IN LINCOLN
Co. Okla; rs acres cult house, barn, machinery,
etc: near Chandler. SUDHElM, Box Slg, Chicago.
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

Will, SELL, OR TRADE FOR ILLINOIS LAND;
sl0 al 10 Cowley Co. kan; 200 a. cult; all fenced: p
house, barn. Sheds etc STRAIT, Box sls CnicaaqA
The Chanute times., 1912-03-01

FOR skLE-l@ A. IN LINN CO., KAN; eoA. CULT (;
r. house, outbulldinrs orchard, etc. stock macn
II wanted, bargain. JkpSON, Box Sle Chicago.
Morris tribune., 1912-01-05
Frances Strandberg.

Frances Amanda Strandberg, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Strandberg, died at the home of her
parents in Framnas on Friday, Dec.
29th. She was taken sick on July
Oath last and tho there have been oc-
casions when her health seemed to
improve, yet she has never been well
since. On Sept. 10Th she underwent
an operation at the Starbuck hospital
and remained there for a couple of
weeks. The cause of her death was
tuberculosis.
This promising child whose death
her parents and friends so deeply
mourn was born at Grant City. Mo-,
on July 18th, 1897, and lived there
with her parents and at Centerville.
Iowa. where she completed the eighth
grade in school. She came to Morris
year ago. and last year was a
student in the Morris High School.
The funeral was held from the home
on New Years Day, Rev. A. R. Lar
son preaching the funeral sermon, and
in spite of the severe weather many
sympathizing friends attended to ex-
press their sympathy to the sorrowing
! family.
Morris tribune., 1912-01-05
Special Notice to the Public.

The .Toymaker's Dream ID an
adoption from the German. 1t tells
a very pretty story of an old Toymak-
er who has mastered the art of manu-
featuring toys to such an extent that
he thinks he can bring life to his
mechanical doll-who is in reality a
young milliner, in love with nephew
of the Toymaker. He DISCUSSES as
Mephisto to frighten the old man, and
no end of complications arise. You
must see the show to appreciate the
various comedy scenes. 1t is one of
the very few comic operas with a
strong plot All the music is original
and the costumes and scenery are
magnificent. Our guarantee is to
please the. best class of people or
money refunded and We mean it.
Yours to Please the Public.
INDEPENDENT AMUSEMENT co.
Morris tribune., 1912-01-05
Literary Club Entertains.

The ladies of the Morris Literary
Club entertained the gentlemen at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
]. Stewart on Monday evening of this
week. The home was prettily decor
ated for the occasion with the club
colors. After pleasant social hour
a delightful musical program was
rendered, consisting of a vocal solo
by Mrs. Graves, piano duet by Mrs.
Haatvedt and vocal solo by Miss
Slawson. Following this all the
guests assembled in one room while
the other room was converted into
a stage and there q number of the
ladies rendered pleasing little farce
entitled "The Ladies Speak at Last. +"
The club this year are studying Shake
speare, and this farce presented the
prosaic life Of Shakespeare heroines in
quite different light from that pre-
sented by the poet. juliet was repre-
sented by Georgina Faith Schram-
Haatvedt. Ophelia by Olive Edna
Ortman- Beise. Portia by Clara Clark
Light and Lady Macbeth by Nellie
Kerns Burpee. The audience was
most appreciative Of the representation
of these characters given by the
ladies. At the close of the enjoyable
evening, an elaborate spread was
served.