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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Incident to the selection OF Nelson
Case of Oswego and N. L. Hay OF
Sedan as delegates to the national
convention at Chicago by the Third
District Congressional convention at
Independence Tuesday was the eau
Gus of the delegates on the candidacy
of the various men of the district
who wished to secure the nomination
for Congress over P, P. Campbell at
the August primaries. The caucus
was held according to an agreement
signed by the Progressive Candidates
whereby they asked the delegates to
Indicate a preference from among
themselves and as result W. M.
Gray of this city now has the back
ing Of the opposition to Campbell In
this district SO far as such can be
given by delegates.
Cherokee and Crawford county dele
gates were not in the caucus as they
were favorable to the denomination o.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
A.r,.. Your Boiled Water.

Drinking water that has been boiled
is usually 80 fiat and tasteless that
people are apt to dislike 1t exceeding
". and even though the health au-
thorities order its use, many people
will run the risk of contracting ty'
phoid fever rather than take this pre-
caution. II boiled water is thoroughly
cooled and shaken up we'll in a bottle
half filled, it will become aerated and
have the sparkle and taste of freshly
drawn we'll NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
URBANA.

Cooler weather the past few days
Luther Grimes was in town Tues
day
John Cooler is still laid up with
rheumatism
Zenas Crowl and wife visited rela-
tives here Sunday
Mr. Carter of Chanute was here
the past week on business Tor the
Central Life Insurance Co
DR. DeMoss Of Thayer was In town
last week on professional business
There was a very heavy rain here
Friday and Friday night 1t rained
slowly all day Saturday with strong
wind The wind did no serious dam
age but the heavy rain washed The
land considerable With the COO
weather of the past few days may
cause the corn just planted to rot In
the ground Farm work will be de-
layed for several days yet
The web worms and caterpillars are
still doing business after their style
of last week How to get rid Of then
is a question that seems to be q
puzzle Here are some Of the methods
advised Spraying with some arsen
ical preparation, coal oil emulsion
drowning, tramping to death, burn
ing them and II all this fails break
their backs with a club then wait TIL
next January They will be dead by
that time
There was a wild west show herr
last Friday They intended to have
given an exhibition Friday night bu
the rain put them out Of business
and they went to Petrolia Saturda!
Ray Coder was at home on visi
Sunday
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Averted Crossing Tragedy.

The prompt action Of country girl
near Fintona, County Tyrone, Ireland
was the means of averting tragedy
not long since. A cart was proceed
ing over level crossing when pas
senger train was seen approaching. A
girl. seeing the dangerous predica
ment of the occupants Of the cart. ran
along the railway line waving a red
petticoat. The engine-driver's atten
ton was attracted, and the speed Of
the train was at once reduced.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Needless Alarm.

Am forwarding a barrel OF spruce
gum as a gift" wired a Bennington
(vt.) man to a friend in Boston.
Gee, whiz!" calculated the Boston
man, that's more spruce gum than
my family could consume In, several
lifetimes."
So he went to the druggist and ar
ranged to have him take 100 pounds or
so at a fair price. Congratulating him
self on being so much in pocket. the
Boston man awaited the arrival OF the
barrel. It came 1t was three inches
high.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Wooden Leg Joke.

Why is it. as a writer in the Bell
man points out, that the general sense
of humor is stirred when anything
happens to a mans wooden leg, such
as its loss or knothole coming In 1t,
or getting it under the cars? 1t is or
was the same way with stealing a
mans horse in the Far West. Both
of these accidents are serious. Yet
they are supposed to be subjects Tor
miirth Minneapolis Journal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Gum From seaweed.

It is announced that London chem
ist has succeeded in getting from sea-
week kind Of gum which has among
other properties greater capacity for
electrical resistance than vulcanite. II
is said also to be damp-proof, acid
proof and germ-proof, as well as In
sensible to changes Of temperature
and quite uninflammable Tests Of
the substance have been made at the
Westminster Electric Laboratories.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
EnaIand,s 300 sIIen, sentlneIs.

Around the British isles there am
now more than eight hundred light
houses, silent sentinels Of the sea
keeping watch and guard over ships
that pass In the night. In the begin
ming of last century, or rather a hun
bred years ago, there were only TWEEN
ty-five, and the illumination was infe
rior. Now some Of these have a bril-
liancy equal to thirty million candle
power, visible for hundred miles I'm
der the proper conditions.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
ovina.Plcture Lion Hunting.

The inhabitants Of FontainebleaU
are protesting against some of the
uses to which the picturesque forest
with its huge volcanic boulders, is be-
ing put by some of the cinemato'
graphic companies. There was lion
hunt with a real lion in the forest OF
Fontainebleau a few days ago, and
the people who live in the neighbour
hood think that freedom in trade mat
tiers is being pushed somewhat too far
Paris Letter to London Express.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
EART,TON.


Mr. and Mrs / B May of Santa
Anna, California came last Wednes-
day to visit friends and relatives for
a few weeks
Rev G R Chambers will deliver
the address DECORATION Day at the
Methodist church at p m
Gertrude Liess, Briggle Crane and
VIM Elsenraat made business trip
to Morehead Tuesday on the local
and returned on the afternoon train
Mrs Radkins of Chanute spent the
first of the week with her mother
Mrs David Linderman, west OF town
A surprise party was given In
honor of Mrs Ida Toles Thursday
night May 3 The evening was spent
In talking and playing games Just
before the guests departed they
served lunch
Mr. and Mrs 2 A Eaton and family
of Galesburg came up Monday to
visit friends and relatives and re-
turned Wednesday
Mrs Adam ChickadoDZ Of Gales
burg came Tuesday TO visit her
daughter Mrs John Noble and hus-
band for few days
For the past few months our people
have been discussing the ACCESSIBILITY
of Incorporating our little town, and
a month ago some of our citizens got
together and called meeting In
Riley Hall to get the general feeling
of the people on the matter After
one or two such meetings where the
subject was discussed both pro. and
con-, a committee was appointed to
get up petition and circulate same
to ind out If we had the required
number and IL the majority OF the
tax PAYERS favored the move. The
committee report that they were
agreeably surprised to find the big
majority of our citizens so heartily IN
favor of this step toward the up
building of our town and every one
seemed anxious to do all in their
power to help the thing along
Having secured the large majority OF
signers to the petition, notices oelng
posted required length of Time and
OtleT requirements luiuiiOu1 oh nNOh
day, May the sixth large delegation
made up of our representative men
drove to Erie to present our petition
to the Board Of County Commits
sioners
A few of our people who were
opposed to incorporation sent two or
three delegates over to file a remon'
STRANGE with the board. but after
careful inquiry and upon evidence
submitted TO the board and allega-
lions in petition were true, and that
said petition was signed by majo!-
ity of electors in our village, they
promise the committee a report 10 a
few days The same being received
Saturday May II enclosing our
Incorporation papers and calling
an election for May % for the
purpose of electing the proper officers
of our new city
1t is now hoped that what little
strife there was between the two fac
tions will be forgotten and that every
body will put their shoulder to the
wheel and work for the best interests
of the city for it is only by a united
effort that we can hope for the best
results Here hoping that the first set
of officers for the city OF carlton may
be Boosters for carlton.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
To Hama Small Pictures.

Large needles (No. y will hold
lighter pictures safely and will. not
injure plaster or paper. They are
very strong and are often used in put
ting up picture molding, instead OF
brads. A change of pictures is often
desired, but the harmful nail, however
email makes one hesitate to do this,
especially If the wall surface is unfig-
ured, and spots therefore the more
easily noticed.-McCall's
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
w. NJ. Gray Was Endorsed by Delegates in
an Elimination Caucus at Independence

Taft and Campbell. According to the
agreement of the candidates the low
man was to be eliminated on the first
ballot and the voting was to continue
until one man had a majority. Only
one ballot was necessary however as
Gray received 40 votes to % for P.
S. Young of Fredonia, IL for j. e.
Bro ks of Sedan and one for T. A..
Cordry of Parsons thus giving him a
clear majority over the field
AS the ballot was secret the exact
source of Mr.. Gray's vote was not de-
termiued but besides the l3 votes Of
Neosho county he received the Is of
Cowley county. The other IL we're
presumably divided about equally be-
tween Elk, Labette, and Montgomery
counties. When Cordry realized that
he would not receive the combined
vote of his home county IF Labette
even on the first ballot he withdrew
from the caucus In anger.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Friendships Of the Right Sort.

Try to form friendships with people
OF brains and cheerful souls. You
will be tremendously benefited. Learn
to enrich and embellish your life with
study and good deeds and you viii
be surprised at the splendid harvest
Of happiness and contentment that
will be yours Be on the lookout for
the frank face, the honest hand, and
the clear eye of the friend who 10
worth while.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Nlcknames In History.

The history Of nicknames would be
an enormous compilation, for 1t would
be the history of the human race. The
most ancient chronicles contain not
able examples, and, doubtless, pre-
historic man, the lake dweller, the
cave man, thus dubbed his neighbor.
None have escaped, from the highest
in the land to the lowest. Kings and
statesmen, saints and sinners, poets,
playwrights, wits-all have had these
"eke-names."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Postmaster Herbert Cavaness re-
turned Monday morning from Kansas
City after having attended the
sessions of the annual meeting OF the
Kansas State Postmasters' Associa-
tion at Kansas City Kansas last week.
AT the afternoon session Mr.. Cava-
ness was elected president of the
state organization. Postmaster B. l.
Taft of Parsons was selected as MEM
Der of the executive committee fol
the Third Congressional district.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
For MendInq Valuable Glass.

Objects which would be disfigured
by common cement may be securely
mended with chrome cement. This Is
a mixture of five parts Of gelatine to
one Of solution of acid chromate OF
lime. The broken edges are covered
with this, pressed together and ex'
posed to the sunlight, the effect of the
latter being to render the compound
insoluble, even in boiling water
McCall's Magazine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
worId,s Most COSTLY Garrett

A carpet, which took three years in
the making. is one Of the treasures
Of the Gaekwar of Baroda. The car
pet is only ten feet by six feet in
size. but 1t Is woven from strings of
pure pearls, with a center and corner
circles of diamonds. The magnificent
fabric cost 100000 s1.0OO,O0O). and
is guarded In the Maharajah's treas
ure room.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
In Ancient Days.

The chimney corner was a favor1te
place for early settlers when they
took their tobacco. Buckets were the
chief reliance of the fire fighters.
When an alarm was cried each citi-
zen grabbed his buckets and ran to
answer it. If he couldn't respond In
an instant he threw his buckets out
his window, and his neighbor picked
them up and carried them along.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

"Are you not afraid that some or
your children will fall into that open
cistern?" asked the nervous boarder,
looking over the picket fence in the
back yard. ooh, no, num-" came the
complacent reply. Anyhow, it amt
where we gets our drinkin' water
Hampton's Magazine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
RELIABLE JEWELRY

Our superior array of Jewelry and
Watches makes selection easy. Every
thing is in perfect taste, and every
thing may be perfectly relied upon
We sell nothing we dent know all
about, and we tell you everything we
know about every thing you ask to see
q. e. CONKLIN. the Jeweler.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Italian Winters,

The people of Florence, Italy, have
a dislike for heating devices in their
houses, although the weather IN win
ter, especially when the tramontane
is blowing, is uncomfortably cold
None of the houses have fireplaces,
and the man who warns himself by
means o. the "scaldino," a pan OF
glowing ashes, is considered effemin-
ate.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Greatness No Escape.

In classical history we find that
even Socrates, that most dignified
sage, did not escape, for he was nick
named Flat Nose" while Plato, more
fortunate, received fattering nick
name, for he is called the attic Bee"
a graceful tribute to his literary style.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Game H-PIentY.

If. as an American hunter Of big
game has demonstrated, halfbred mas
tiffs possess the courage to face and
fight lions, why go all the way to
Africa to hunt? There are plenty OF
dogs at home.-Cincinna Times-Star.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
All Active.

Don't be a clam, my son; but If an
old friend comes to you and asks for
the loan of S. until Saturday night,
Just close your she'll for repairs. 1t
may look rude, but under some cir
cumstances it is better to leave than
TO be left.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
nE.tber az AntIseptTo Surgery"

Sir Joseph Listers remarkable dis
coveries in surgery won worldwide
fame for him. In the profession he
was acknowledged to be the father
of modern antiseptic surgery" He
had long been recognized as one OF
the leaders Of the medical profession.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Political Difficulty.

II a due participation Of office is a
matter Of fact, how are vacancies to
DO obtained? Those by death are
few; by resignation none.-Thomas
Jefferson.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
comnercial Dishonesty.

The London chamber Of commerce
has gathered evidence showing that
there is a growing disposition to mis-
represent the nature, origin, quality'
quantity and value Of goods offered for
sale. both at home and abroad.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
LonufeIIow Married His Heroine.

Longfellow was one Of Americas
writer's who married heroine OF hia
story. His second wife was the
heroine Of Hyperion" The tragedy
Of his life happened when she was
burned to death in 1861.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Fire ENGINES Long Known.

It isn't worth while inquiring into
the origin of the first engine built for
a fire extinguisher There were de-
vices for this purpose before the
Americas were heard Of. The Egyp-
tians had them, and so also other peo-
pies, crude as they were.'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

1.-THE policeman says there were nj
teen Of us, but there were only nine;
the rest we're nom de plumes, what's
yer-names, said a defendant at North
empton Police Court.-London Mail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Couldn't Understand.

Hostess (pairing of the guests)-
"Mr. Parvenu, you win please take
Miss Gumwell out to dinner" Mr..
Parvenu-"Eh! Why, I thought you
were havin' the dinner here in the
house."-Boston Transcript.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Merely q susIn.s. Acquaintance,

Lady Golightly-'What an awful
man you just nodded tot Surely you
have not met him socially?" Lord
Cadleigh-"Nawh, but when in Amer
lea / met him in a business way. |
married his daughter."-TheC lub-Fel-
low.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Mrs. ]. R. Barnhardt Of Erie re-
turned home Saturday after a visit
with Mrs. Edith Asdel. She was &C
companied by Mrs. Chile Howe OF
Humboldt who also had visited Mrs.
Asdel.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
Historic Churches Gone.

The Church of the Madonna della
Guardia at Genoa, Italy, has collapsed,
and, in its fall, demolished the ada
cent historical Church Of San Stefano.
where Christopher Columbus was bap-
tised.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Mrs, Ella Garretson who has
recently come to the city to assist her
son with the Cozy Corner Cafe left
Monday for Newton, Iowa for visit
with her mother.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
DoubtInu Tom,

Young men believe in nothing
nowadays" says Mrs. Ramsbotham.
with a deep sigh. why, there's my
nephew, Tom. who was brought up as
a Christian, and now he's an acrostic."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
lmnrovement In circular Saw.

improvements IN CIrcUIaT odW'
Every other tooth in new circular
saw for cutting tool steel is a trifie
longer than its neighbor, the long
teeth making the center Of the cut
and the short ones, which are thicker,
gouging out the sides.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Error In Conditions Somewhere.
There is something wrong if man
is expected to mediate on eternity
when he has no assurance of being
able to meet his butchers bill.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

We should manage our fortune as
we do our health-enjoy 1t when good.
be patient when it is bad and never
apply violent remedies except in case
Of violent necessity.-La Rochefou-
cauld.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

II. 1. Randall left Monday for
Manitou Park, Colo, where he will
be employed with 1. W. Cannon IN
acting as a guide for the tourists
who visit the large amusement park
which Cannon has at that resort,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Mrs, G. L. Snyder left Tuesday to
ioiu her husband and make her home
at CLOVIS, New Mexico, as Mr.. Snyder
has a run as conductor on the
Santa Fe out from that city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

VIM, Cleat of Seattle, Wash, a
resident of Thayer in the early days,
visited a couple Of days with j. o.
Lowe of 302 N. Evergreen. He was
called here by the death of his
mother.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

W. f. Sans visited with his sistel
10 Independence over Sunday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17
LARGEST Bird Of Prey.

The worlds largest bird Of prey
Is the bearded vulture. From tip to
Up Of wing 1t measures nine or ten
leet.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Albert Francis Leverenz visited in
Kansas City over Sunday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

relatives in Humboldt over Sunday.
AS a sequel to the Sunday fight on
S. Ashby Louis McCully was assessed
$40 and costs 10 police court Monday
AFTERNOON and Rose Owens S. and
costs of SO Both protested that they
were not guilty as charged but Judge
Wlltong thought the evidence OF Inc
nolice was satisfactory. McCully
paid uu, and the court RENTED the
fine of Rose Owens upon her payment
nj the costs.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Not a Hopeless Case.
There is always a chance that the
nan who knows he doesn't know may
ind out.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-05-17

Miss Bess Rhodes visited with
relatives in Humboldt over Sunday.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13

Often the hunt for a rich wife ends
when the man meets a woman that
uses Electric Bitters. -s..Her strong
nerves tell of bright brain and even
temper. Her peach bloom complexion
and ruby lips result from her pure
blood; her bright eyes from restful
sleep her elastic step from firm, free
all telling of the health and
strength Electric Bitters gives a Ro-
man. and the freedum from indlges-
tion, backache, headache. fainting and
dizzy spells they promote. Everywhere
they are a woman's favorite remedy.
If weak or ailing try them. SO cents
at Oberdorfer's.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13

rithg local applications as they can
not reach the seat of the diseases Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease. ard ia order to. cure il you must
take internal remedies. Halls Ca
"a Nh Cure is taken internally, and
cts directly upon the blood and mu-
cons surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
Mt a uuack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years and is~a reg
mar prescription. 1t is composed of
The best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting direct
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Man Coughs and Breaks Rib

After fightful coughing spell J
man in Neenab, Wis, felt sterrible
pains in his side and his doctor found
two ribs had been broken. What ago.
ny DR.. Kings New Discovery would
have saved him. A few teaspoonfuls
ends late cough. while persistent use
routs obstinate coughs, expels stub
born colds or heals weak, sore lungs.
81 feel sure it's GOdsend to humani-
ty," writes Mrs. Effie Morton, Colum-
bia, Mo-, ''for believe | would have
had consumption today if had not
used this great remedy" Its guaran-
teed to satisfy. and you can get free
trial bottle or so cent or 81 size at OBJ
erdorfer's.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Wilson'S Campaign Fund.

Democracy war chest contained
first ans last 81, ,110.952. The expenses
reached 81. 159, ,446. Three men contri-
bnted $105. 073. Charles r. Crane, or
Chicago, led with $4,000. Cleveland
H. Dodge. of New York, was second
with S35, 600 and Herman Ridder, OF
New York. as treasurer of funds col
lected for the committee. was third
with S30,073. VIM. j. Bryan gave
1000. Senator Watson. Of West
Virginia. gave $500. .Among rsil.
road men g. F. Baer gave $1,000 aud
3. +. Yoakum So. 500. j. w. Camden,
of Versailles, Ky..' gave $4,000.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Determined to Be in STYLE.

A customer in butchers shop
stood gazing at some small alligators
in an aquarium. Having turned the
matter over in his mind, the customer
approached the butcher and exclaimed,
81 suppose body might as well be
dead as out of style. Gimme couple
of pounds Of alligator"
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
True BrUtf,erIv EeeIi,1n

We must repeat the often-repeated
saying, that it is unworthy a religious
man to view an iTreligious one either
with alarm or aversion, or with any
other feeling than regret and hope
and brctherly commiseration.-Ca
lyle.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13

F.eJ. CHENEY & CO.. Props,
EN asss..-ss~. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists. price rs cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.