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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
CONTRACT AWARDED
FOR S. FOREST PAVING
Council Let Contract to Perry
Taylor who was Low
est Bidder.

With five contractors bidding for
the paving of South Forest from
Main to Third street the contract
was awarded by the council Tues
day night t. Perry Taylor of Cha
mute on a total bid of $S435.o7 for
the construction with brick blocks
which will hold up to 20 percent
RATHER test. The bid of J. F. Byers
was next to that of Taylor's, being
only SIS. 40 higher than the winning
figure. Both bids were well within
the city engineers estimate which
was $9367.55. Stephen Schulte's
bid was next lowest, with the out of
town contractors, H. c. Johnson &
Sons of Garrett and the Concrete
Construction and Engineering Co.
of lola as the highest bidders. Dan
NJ. Servey of the latter company
and a representative of the Garnett
firm were present at the council
meeting and were returned their
certified checks when the award was
made.
The bid submitted by ]. F.
Byers was as follows on the items
which largely determined the total:
curb and gutter, "A cents per linear
foot with total of 1888 feet to be
constructed; straight curb 80 cents
per foot for 90 feet total; 80 cents
per foot for 80 feet; 10 cents per
linear foot for blind curb with a
total of 1877 feet; and $I.37 per
linear foot for paved street COM
plete, including excavation. put
ting on stone, sand and the brick
blocks themselves with a total of
536s feet. The figures submitted
by Perry Taylor to whom the con-
tract was awarded we're nearly the
same but varied at points which
brought his bid slightly lower. In
the same order as named for ]. F.
Byers they were as follows: 4s
cents, IS cents 3scents, Iocents and
81. 81 for the paved street complete.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
Death of Pioneer

Joseph E. Hanson who came to
Wilson couaty in 1869 died at $3.50
Tuesday evening at his home three
miles southwest of Villas from the
effects of a general breakdown. He
is survived by his wife and three sons
Peter, 9John and Robert, and one son
and one daughter being dead. The
funeral services were held at the
Swedish Luthern church at Villas at
2 O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
ADMINISTRATORS

Miss Floy Hawkins and Ole Will
liams were married in Erie Tuesday
morning and passed though Chanute
in the afternoon on their way to Rozel,
Kan, for h short visit. Upon their
return they will be at home on the
groom's farm near Villas. The bride
is daughter of Mrs. w. w. Hawkins
who lives northwest of Chanute.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
Enjoyed Entertainment

A crowd which filled about two
thirds Of the Hetrick Theatre Tues
day evening enjoyed the second
of the Santa Fe read
ing room course for this season. The
program consisted ofmusical numbers
by the New York Concert Co. con-
sistiug of a violinist, pianist, and
baritone singer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Disappointed that they did not get
to hear d. Ward King hut not dis
gruntled over their urip II. A. Weide
and w. E. Ireland of Yates Center
returned home Tuesday afternoon
when they found that the Coed
Roads lecture could be given, Their
expenses were paid by the Yates
Center Commercial Club.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
TO CONFERENCE OF COUNTY OFFICIALS

w. NJ. Glover left for Manhattan
Tuesday afternoon to be present at
the joint meeting of the county COM
missioners and county clerks Of
Kansas which convened there this
morning. The meeting is in the
nature OF a state convention Of these
officers to compare notes and exchange
ideas for the betterment Of their
work 10 the different counties Of the
state.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

DR.. L. r, Edwards requests that
any one who has any bill against the
Good Fellows in connection with the
distribution of gifts at Christmas will
promptly leave it with him or at the
Tribune Office so that all debts may
be settled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

do what might be necessary In re-
gard to paying the expenses for a
primary if the council did its part
in providing for one. The motion
for the adoption of the resolution
asking the mayor to act was carried
with no dissenting vote.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

T. J. Sweeney Of Lawrence who
came down yesterday afternoon for
the Fraternal Aid meeting last
evening returned home on the night
train. L. D. Roberts who was here
for the same occasion went on to
Bartlesville on business.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

j. W. Lefever and wife left Tues
day afternoon for Hot Springs, Ark,
where they will visit for ABOUT six
weeks. They hope that the hot
baths aud mineral waters will be
helpful in improving their health.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Mrs. Grace Long who was operated
on for appendicitis last Friday Is re-
ported as getting along nicely TO-
wards complete recovery,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Ewers White of McLoud, Oklahoma
visited between trains with -Chas.
Nation Tuesday on his way to Kansas
City. Mr.. White is a former resident
of Wilson county and was at one
time deputy sheriff in that county.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Mrs. Alice Hunt has returned from
her trip to Arkansas, where she left
her little girl with relatives.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Acquaint yourself with the physical
training work at the Y. M. c. A. and
let your boys receive the benefit. See
Secretary Hedeen about it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

s. E. Wilkinson, national organizer
for the Owls lodge, and his assistant
J. W. Young went to Fredonia Tues
day to put in several days work for
the order.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
FAVORED PETITION
ASKING A PRIMARY
Council Adopted Resolution
Requesting Mayor to Call
an Informal Primary.

have an opportunity to nominate
their candidates for mayor and COM
missioners to be elected in April rs
the opinion of the city councilmen
as expressed at their meeting Tues
day evening. AS no statutory pro-
vision for such primary In cities OF
the second class exists, the council
adopted a resolution upon the mo-
ton of Bideau and Stewart which
contemplates the holding of an in
formal primary.
The resolution under date of
January 16, 1912 is worded as fol-
lows: "Whereas, the people of the
city of Chanute want and expect to
nomins tie its candidates for mayor
and commissioners at the April
election, therefore be it resolved
that the mayor be requested to call
an informal primary to be held
the second Tuesday in March and
that the Jaw be followed as for cities
of over 10, 900 population, and that
the boards so selected are to serve
without pay from the city, and that
all expenses thereto if any, or any
other expenses, of course, are not
to be borne by the CITY,"
The matter was brough! up by
the reading by city clerk Sans of
petition filed with him and purport-
ing to have 2o9 signatures which
asked that the mayor and council
provide primary which the petit
ton stated 10 be the only just way
by which to place the candidates i'll
nomination under the commission
form of government. To get the
proposition before the council for
discussion Freeman and Hays
moved that primary be called.
City Attorney Evans made the
point of order that there is no statu- !
tory provision for legally calling a
primary for the purpose desired,
though he stated he was personally
in favor of such method and had
hoped to find statute to justify it.
sIf this council saw fit to call an
informal primary would there be
any legal objection to such actionf"
asked Johnson, "Such primary
would not exclude any candidates
who wanted to enter, as defeat in
the primary would not prevent men
from getting into the campaign by
petiuon," the city attorney replied.
Johnson and Stewart maintained
however that no candidate would
have the nerve to continue as such
if repudiated by the voters at a
primary.
Carrying out the wish of the
others that the primary be somehow
secured, Councilman Bideau sug-
gested the resolution procedure
which was ultimately adopted. al
believe that the people would en-
dorse such action" said Mayor
Beach. Attorney Evans called at
teutlon to the fact that even after
primary petition for each candI
date thus named would be necessary
TO get the name legally on the bal
lots. erThe primary will be simply
an old fashioned caucus" COM
mented Freeman.
Councilman Nation while not
opposing the primary idea suggested
that the requesting the mayor to call
an informal primary is an unusual
proceeding. He rather favored al
lowing the candidates to get to-
oetber and agree to pay the ex.
neuse of such primary as might be
held. Bideau was distinctly OPP
- 81 the latter idea as he de-
sired tbe nominations TO come from
the people. johnson commended
-. one would be willing to-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. N, Clark Of Moline re
turned home Tuesday after visiting
their son V. f. Clark and wife.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

Mrs. M. S. Kincsld Of Chicago is
visiting at the home OF her brother
Geo. J. Trombold. Together with Mrs.
Trombold she visited with the latter's
parents in lola Tuesday afternoon.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

]. P. Graves OF Parsons who came
here last week for a surgical operation
is making satisfactory improvement.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

L. }. Mildren returned to Bartles-
VILE Tuesday afternoon after visiting
at home a week.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
CLERK OF THE COURT

David w. Olson of Big Creek township an
nounces himself as q candidate for clerk of
the district court OF this county subject to the
Republican primary.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

JAS. E. SHEWMAKER. Dentist,
Over People Home State Bank
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19

DIR. E. B. PARK, Dentist.
ONCE 1861 E. Main Chanute, Kan
Office Phone 70. Res. phone 1916
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-19
One Of the Healthiest
Places in the West
Garden City Kansas

bnch re lausw
hand eatuc
ol God be
eyoo fta e
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Wouldn't Exhaust His Stock.

Tom Kicker kept country store in
Shapleigh. Me-, years ago. He was
constitutionally tired; hated to move
unless it was absolutely necessary.
One summer afternoon, when he was en-
joying a nap in his old armchair. his
head tilted back against a pile of grain
bags, o customer came In.
81 want a package OF washing soda,
Tom" she said.
Haven't any," the proprietor drawled.
as he stretched his arms and rubbed
his eyes.
The customer looked along the top
shelf where he had generally kept his
washing soda packages.
why, yes you have, Thomas. sec
q package Of soda up there on the top
SHELF" said she.
The trader yawned again. and, still
holding down his comfortable seat, re-
piled:
Eyes. know they's one package
there. but It's the last I've got In
stock, and. yer see. don't want ter
lit entirely out or sody."
Then he resumed his nap, and the
sxasperated customer left.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Hat Ornaments,

In ornaments on hats the latest cry
is for amber. crystal and pearl. The
last named have been used more in
the foreign markets than in America,
but 1t is expected that pearls will
gain in favor as the season advances.
They are a natural decoration for
laces. maline and such delicate ma
terials. Amber is novelty surely
and very lovely one. The beauty
Of It's coloring harmonizes with the
new biscotte and burnt orange shades.
Amber is stunning on white and very
effective in black. dark blue and
brown. The crystal effects are strong.
est in bands. Bugle trimming and
fringe are made Of crystal. says Mil
linery Trade Review. 1t is also ap-
piled on some straws, on lace and, OF
course, on allover nets and chiffon.
The continued popularity OF the
mopcap. the begun or whatever one
cares to call It. is responsible for the
greater number of sales in this dainty
trimming. 1t is also in demand for
coiffure ornaments. for scarfs or for
dress trimming.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING
But tho Old Shoe, Fixed UP for the
Occasion, Was Not Intended for
the Bridal Pair.

There was to be a wedding in the
vicinity. Many of the mountaineers
would be there.
Early In the morning Of the nup-
tial day Bud Hightower was noticed
fllling an old No. IL shoe with slugs
and nails and plaster of paris.
"Wot you dom, Bud?" drawled Sim
Beesley.
KANT you se wot I'm doin'? I'm
maxim moonshine sperrits out'n
cheese scrapin's."
Sim chuckled.
Getting good an ready f'r III we'd
din, reckon"
II reckon"
Coin to throw It at tn bridegroom,
maybe?"
Coin to throw 1t at him, maybe,
but 1t amt goin' to hit him. It's goin'
to break tn face Of Snipe Tolliver,
an do It accidental, too. ben iayin'
rr that theer Snipe f'r a right smart
spell"
And he drove an extra railway
spike in the hardening mass.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
NOVEL IDEA FOR PINcUsHIoN
BY the Use Of an Old Napkin Ring
and Silk Remnants Useful Ar
ticle 10 Procured.

An unusual and decidedly charm
ing pincushion for a desk or writing
table can be made from an old silver
napkin ring.
Wind zephyr until you have a ball
large enough to slip into the ring and
be quite tight. Cut circle OF soft
silk two inches wider in circumfer-
ence than the opening Of the ring and
place this over one side of the ball.
Sew 1t all around the ball.
Now press this through the ring un-
til the silk side rises above the edge
Of the ring. Cut a circle of card
board the exact size of the ring and
glue it to the bottom of the zephyr
ball SO that the ring stands fiat on it,
and you have a cushion that can be
made new in a few minutes when the
silk becomes soiled.
A cushion made from carved
wooden ring or one Of the many fancy
and curious japanese rings makes a
pretty gift for any one.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
What He Wanted to Say.

A teacher who had taken great trou-
ole to Impress every detail of the his
tory lesson upon his class was sadly
disappointed. on asking the name of the
KING who reigned previous to Queen
Victoria. to find only one hand up
held.
Boys" said the teacher sternly.
pointing as he spoke to the boy whose
anxious desire to impart the necessary
information compelled him to use
strenuous efforts to increase his dimin-
utve stature. "one Of your intelligent
little schoolfellows will tell you what
none Of you have the brains to know.
Although the youngest in the class. his
10 an example that 1t would be a
credit for many Of you to emulate.
Now. then. Johnny, tell them"
Please, teacher. Jim Mills bin and
runned a pin into mel"
Then the intelligent little boy sat
down.-London Weekly Telegraph.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
For the Little laddle.

The very little laddie. Just out OF
babyhood. wears simple, boyish
frock Of stout linen. and an ideal frock
Of this type is Of brown Holland with
white trimmings. The chubby boy OF
five is particularly manly In a MILDLY
suit OF snowy duck. with chevrons
and bo'sun's whistle and cord. At
seven sailor suit Of dark serge or
wool mixture, with embroidered
sleeve chevron and collar and belt OF
contrasting fabric. will be the proper
costume. At eight the small boy &C
quires conventional masculine gart
and has his hair cut
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Salisbury's Set Speech.

A reply very characteristic of the
stateman and diplomat who made 1t IL
given in the Autobiography Of Alfred
Austin"
Lord and Lady Salisbury were
among the guests at Hewell grange.
Lord Salisbury had come to speak at
a public meeting. On the morning Of
the day when the speech was to be
delivered. seeing Lord Salisbury pass
ing into the study, said to him:
II suppose you are going to think
over what you will say tonight?"
NO." he said, in his ironical way,
rather to think over what | must not
say"
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Brutal Thomas.

The worm-eaten chestnut OF all
proverbs" is wei, you know what It
is-"Unlucky at cards. luck at love-"
II your bridge partner is a bit flirty
she always goo-goos at you and
springs 1t. Then she leads you away
to secluded spot. You know. Tom.
my Treathinger was the only one we
ever knew to beat this game. and that
was an accident. Here was the way
OF it.
Are you lucky at cards?" asked the
women.
win"
How about love?" she continued.
looking arch and kittenish.
Luck again, plunged Tommy. 81
always lose"
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
SUITED FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Cashmere, With Effective Con-
trasting Trimming.

Pewter grey cashmere is selected
here. with trimmings Of black satin
and black and white striped silk:
pieces of the latter are let in on the
shoulders of the Magyar bodice, they
become narrower as they near the
waist, then are continued off to a point
on the skirt, which is otherwise quite
plain.
Piece lace forms the yoke, which is
edged with trimming Of black satin,
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Fashion for EIowers

The woman who neglects opportuni-
ties for decorating her costume with
artificial flowers is indeed careless.
Never We're made blossoms more life
like. whether OF velvet, satin or gauze.
All smart evening gowns carry a
group of mixed blooms. or three orch.
ids with ferns. The single American
Beauty rose is favorite. also the red
poinsettias. Small flowers are not in
fashion.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

To keep artificial teeth and bridge
work antiseptically clean and free
from odors and disease germs, Paxtine
Antiseptic is unequaled. At drug
gfsts, 25c box or sent postpaid on re-
cefpt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co, Boston. Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
II Would Depend,

would you advise me to encourage
my daughter in her desire to take vo-
cal instructions?" asked the rich
man.
well. that would depend" replied
the conscientious teacher.
"On what?"
"On whether you expect her to learn
to sing or whether your object is
merely to keep her out of mischief.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
For Indoor Dress.

The indoor frock must be soft and
graceful and distinctively house
frock. Chiffon, crepe de chine, lace
yelled with chiffon. permo weaves
combining worsted with mohair in
supple. lustrous effect and the very
fashionable new taffeta that 10 soft
and satiny in texture are all liked
for these graceful indoor frocks for
he attArnoon.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Wilma Aualn.

Tho International Pure Food Show held
in Paris March 1872 has just awarded Cal
giving them the Grand Prize and Gold
Medal.
This, in addition to the Highest Award
that Calumet won at the Worlds Pure
Food Exposition in Chicago, gives Calu-
met the highest honors issued by two OF
the largest Pure Food Shows ever held and
proves conclusively the superior whole
someness, purity and uniformity of Calu-
met Baking Powder
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
A UtjIitarjan,

81 wish could find out who wrote
this anonymous letter." said Senator
Sorghum, as he paused in the work of
going through his correspondence.
HAS it annoyed you?"
mo. But the fellow has some
mighty snappy ideas in invective. ia
like 10 get him to write q few cam
paign speeches for me-"
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

this is also used for waist-b band and to
finish off the sleeves.
Hat of Tagel to match. trimmed
with large satin bow.
Materials required: yards cash.
mere AZ inches wide. Y yard satin 20
inches wide. u yard piece lace IS
inches wide. " yard striped silk 20
inches wide. 1 dozen buttons.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
When Shoes creak.

Nothing is quite SO annoying as a
pair OF creaking shoes.
To vemedy this, soak the sole in
linseea oil, using plate or shallow
pan. allowing the sole only to come in
contact with the oil.
The creak will disappear after q
few hours and the shoes will last
much longer on account Of this treat
ment.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Mans Sphere.

Where" asked the female suffrage
orator, would man be today where it
not for woman?"
She paused a moment and looked
round the hall.
81 repeat" she said, where would
man be today II not for woman"
He'd be in the Garden of Eden eat
ing Strawberries" answered a voice
from the gallery.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Hospital Experiments With W

Hospital Experiments With Warts.
Physicians at Hahnemann hospital
IN Philadelphia are experimenting for
the removal of warts and advertised
for one hundred men and women
burdened with the blemishes.
There has been such a rush of the
wartladen the hospital bids fair to
become an immense beauty parlor.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
On the jump.

One Of Lord Charles Beresford's
tenants who conducted small un-
dertakers' establishment in Waterford
was one day asked how the business
was getting along.
Grand, me lord!" he exclaimed. 81
now have the luckiest little hearse
you ever saw. Glory be to goodness,
1t was never a day idle since l got
it"
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
What Allied Him,

81 want you to tell me plainly doc
soT." said the man with the fat govern
mant position, what is the matter
with me-"
well, sir" answered the old doc
TOR, leaning back in his chair and look
ing at his beefy, red faced patient,
"you are suffering from underworld
and overpay."
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
A Difference,

There is a man who runs every.
body down"
"How?"
What do you mean?"
Does he take away their charac.
ters with his tongue or their lives
with his auto?"
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

Mrs.. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, s0ftens the gums, reduces infamma-
ten, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c q bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Tho Easiest Answer.

Teacher-Thirty eggs at IS cents a
dozen Is what?
Pupil-It's-it's outrageous. sir
Boston Evening Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

Garfield Tea, for the ills resulting from i'm
pure blood, is remedy Of tried efficacy.
Drink before retiring.
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

Ambition is good thing, but don't
fly higher than you can roost
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

Does a thin woman worry because
she has such a narrow outlook?
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18

All things are for the best-and ev-
cry imagines he's the best
Gilpin observer., 1912-04-18
Tho Currency Problem.
Speaking of elastic currency"

did you ever try to stretch e1Be
over two Weeks?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

independent of the county which sur rounds it, and in which it was origi- nally situated Baltimore Is another large city that is not in any county. Virginia has a state law which separ- ates every city from the county which bounds it. In Virginia every community of 5000 is eligible to make application to the legislature for a city charter, and the charter issued the city is no longer in a county. In Virginia the law is quite old. I was once investi- gating the history of Richmond and found that the metropolis of the Old Dominion was separate from Henrico county as far back as 1s4S. l have al- ways thought that every state would do well to follow Yirginias example.
 New York city, sometimes called greater New York, covers several coun- ties, and several county governments are maintained in that great metropo- lis. It seems to me that much money would be saved by having them all un- der municipal government; and in the smaller cities the advantages of being separated from the county are, think, obvious"