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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
CHURCH TO GET A MILLION
WEALTHY Elk MISSoURIAN LEFT
FORTUNE TO CATHOLICS.
Starting as Newsboy, E. r. jackson
Became Millionaire Ranchman
Will Contest Likely.


San Angelo, Texas.-After setting
aside 100000 to 12-year-old Mexican
girl, Fannie Jackson, daughter of my
friend Mary Luna" as the will reads,
and $4,000 to relatives and friends,
Ed. r. Jackson, the millionaire bach
elor ranchman, who died here, be-
queathed the remainder of his fortune,
estimated at more than $1,000,000, to
the Catholic church. He gives his
sister, Mrs. w. L. Aldwell of Sonora,
Tex, and her four children $4,000
each.
A legal contest probably will follow
the probation of the will. Relatives
intend fighting the will on the grounds
that Jackson was delirious when he
made it, it is said. The will pre-
scribes that the estate shall be con-
verted into money and turned over
to cardinals of the Roman Catholic
church in America, to be distributed
to Catholic orphanages The will
reads:
should ever be left to individuals for
their personal use and pleasures;
being of such opinion, have conclud-
ed therefore to bestow the greater
part of my estate on helpless and
orphan children"
On the death of Fannie Jackson, the
100000 which is left as trust fund
to provide her with an annual income
is to be placed over to the cardinals
of the. Catholic church. The girl is
the daughter of a Mexican washer
woman of San Angelo.
Jackson began his career So years
ago as a newsboy in Kansas City,
Mo. He came to West Texas as a
sheep herder. He led the life of a
hermit and his estate includes 300
sections of land, $1,000 goats and 49,
600 cattle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE OPEN
New Structure Has Largest Movable
Opening Over Channel In
the World

Kansas City, Missouri.-The Harlem
bridge over the Missouri river is now
opened for traffic The big structure
was formally accepted by the Union
Depot Bridge and Terminal Railroad
company, from the general contrac-
tor, after period of actual labor eX-
tending over two years.
At the present time the bridge will
be used only by pedestrians and We
hicular traffic. Upon the completion
of the Kansas City, Clay County &
st. Joseph railway the bridge will be
used by the interurban for its en-
trance into Kansas City. The tracks
on the upper span of the bridge are
complete and almost a mile of track
age has been laid in Clay county.
The new bridge was at the time
of its inception the first structure of
its kind in the country. 1t is further
distinguished by having the largest
movable opening over a navigable
channel of any bridge in the world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
JEFFERSON CITY WILL CLEAN UP
Voted Bonds of $4,000, to be used
for Sanitation, Fire Protection
and Storm Sewers.

Jefferson City, Missouri.-Jefferson
City voted a bonded Indebtedness Of
$4,000 for public improvements, Thus
is redeemed a pledge to the people of
the state in the event building new
capitol was approved last August. The
affirmative vote was overwhelming.
There were five propositions and the
lowest majority any one received was
to l. Among the improvements
will be a long viaduct over Goose
Creek, reaching on the east almost to
the new Supreme Court building, the
Strengthening out the sanitation of
the crooked creeks that wander
through the city from two directions,
an up-to-date fire department, street
numbers and storm doors.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
GETS BIG LOAN AND DISAPPEARS
G. M. Hammer Borrows $4,000 on
Strength of Being Banker at
Derby, Kan.

Wichita, Kansas.-G. M. Hammer, an
Oklahoma stockman, two weeks ago
bought IA shares Of stock Of the
Farmers and Merchants bank at
Derby, giving check for $S,14O,
which was paid from deposits when
he took the controlling interest. Then
he bought $4,000 worth of real estate
giving a check on the bank. He had
not made deposits necessary to meet
the checks. Directors called for an
accounting, and Hammer left for Kan
sas City, where he got 100000 on the
strength of being Derby banker, and
disappeared. Foulks and Matson, law
yers, brought suit to replevin the
bank stock and property Hammer had.
His check for $13,600 is unpaid. Han
ner had good references. Attorneys
refused to give the name of the Kan
sas City bank.
State Bank Examiner Watson is in
charge of the bank at Derby, but 1t
will not be closed as the stockhold-
ers will make the loss good.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Robber Was Busy.

Olathe, Kansas.-An enterprising
robber blew open two combination
safes belonging to the Hadley Milling
company and the White & Shinn
Grocery company; broke in and rob-
bed the book store of R. j. Brown &
Son, the Rossman hardware store,
Miss Betha Mills millinery store, and
tried to gain entrance to two other
stores. A suspect was arrested at
Argentine who refused to give his
name. A bottle of nitroglycerin and
several plumes from millinery store
were found on him and he was re-
turned to Olathe for investigation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
FOUND BODY HANGING ON TREE
Unknown Man Suicides After Sharp
ening Knife at Missouri
Farm House.

Moody, MISUNDERSTANDING by a
pair of suspenders knotted tightly
about his neck, an unknown man was
found dangling from tree near. here.
A worn envelope was found addressed
to David Smith, Hillsdale, Ill. The
envelope contained price list of a
commission firm. His throat was
slashed deeply.
Two days before he had appeared at
the home of a farmer, where he was
seen\turning a grindstone to sharpen
his pocket knife. When interrupted
by the farmers wife he apologized
pleasantly, completed the sharpening
of the knife and departed. The body
was buried in Mount Calm cemetery.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
CAPTURED COfFeYVlLLE WHISKY
Man Impersonated Federal Officer and
Confiscated twenty-five Cases
Arrested at Nowata.

Coffeyvile, Kansas.-A' man who
impersonated a United States mar
shall, armed with revolver, stopped
John Redick, transfer man, hauling
25 cases of whisky from here to No
wata, and confiscated the liquor. He
told Redick to get back into Kansas
as fast as. he could if he wished to
avoid arrest. Redick obeyed orders.
The man smashed one bottle of
whisky, then loaded the remainder
into another wagon and carried it
off. He was arrested at Nowata.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Ex-Convict Ran Wild.

Jefferson City, Missouri.-Sam S.
Hopkins, a negro eX-convict, crazed
with drink, ran through a crowded
saloon and slashed three white men
with knife. At the Jail he assaulted
John Agee, a negro, awaiting trial on
the charge of murder for having
forced a negro boy to drink carbolic
acid, and nearly killed him with an
iron poker. The wounds of the white
men are not severe, but Agee is
dangerously injured.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Expensive Possession.

A small applicant for Christmas
cheer was being interviewed by the
charity worker.
what is your father?" asked the
latter.
les me father"
Yes, but what is he?"
"Oh. Els me stepfather."
YES, yes, but what does he do?
Does he sweep chimneys or drive
buses, or what?"
"O-o-w!" exclaims the small appli-
cant, with dawning light of compre-
hension. mo, e amt done nothin'
since we've 'ad 9m."-London An
swers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
TIED DOWN.
20 Years SlaVery-How She Got Free
dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from one of Englands charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory in
her 20 years fight naturally eXults in
! her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
Il feel 1t a duty to tell you" she
says, how much good Postum has
done me. l am grateful, but also de
sire to let others who may be suffering
as l did, know of the delightful meth
cd by which l was relieved.
II had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia, and the giddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailment,
and which frequently Frustrated me.
l never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion. so l used tea, ex-
elusively, till about year ago, when
found in a package of Grape-Nuts the
little book, The Road to MELVILLE
after a careful reading of the book
let was curious to try Postum and
sent for package. enjoyed 1t from
the first, and at once gave up tea IN
its favor.
81 began to feel better very soon.
My giddiness left me after the first
few days use of Postum, and my stom-
ach became stronger so rapidly that 1t
was not long till l was able las l stii
ami to take milk and many other ar
tlcles Of food OF which ! was formerly
compelled to deny myself. ! have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good. red blood
'Ihave become very enthusiastic over
the merits Of my new table beverage,
and during the past few months, have
conducted Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bene-
fit to many, and shall continue to tell
my friends Of the better way in which
/ rejoice" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road TO
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a rea-
son."
Ever read the above letterF new
enc appears from time 90 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
GENERAL REYES SURRENOERS
ADMITS HIS DREAM OF REvoLu-
TON is ENDED.
Rode Alone Into Linarez and Gave
Himself Up-Pleads for
His Followers.

Linarez, Nueva Leon, Mexico
Defeated and stripped of former ar
rogance and pride, Gen. Bernardo
Reyes, Mexico's one time military
leader and more recently head OF a
revolt, is in Jail here, held by Gen.
Trevino, personal enemy of years.
Riding alone into Linarez, the gray
haired rebel gave himself up to Lieut.
Plairdo Rodriguez, commander OF 70
rurales, the sole military guard here.
Permission was obtained to tele-
graph a formal capitulation to Gen.
Trevino, commander of the third mill
tary zone at Monterey. He admitted
his dream of revolution had come to
an end.
81 called upon the army, | called
on the people," the broken general
telegraphed, land no one responded.
That attitude I regard as a protest
and / have resolved not to continue
this war against the government. l
place myself at your, disposition"
Reyes asked no guarantees for
himself, but pleaded for mercy for
the little group which has followed
him. They are yet fugitives and will
be hunted down by Trevino's men I'M
less they, too, surrender voluntarily,
To Reyes message, Trevino replied
that Gen. Reyes would be kept I'M
der guard in Linarez pending instruc-
tons from the central government
He probably will be taken to the
capital for trial.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Stop EIopers at Atchlson.

Atchison, Kansas.-An elopement
was halted here when Ned Nc
Combs, II years old, and Catherine
Morton, Is, were arrested at the re-
quest of the girls father, wealthy
merchant of Smithville, Mo. McComb
lives with his parents on farm three
miles from Smithville. They ran
away intending to get married at
Atchison. The girl was taken home
by her mother.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Mo Hurry in HYDE Case.

Kansas City, Missouri. third
trial of the case against d. Hyde
will not begin before April and pos
sibly not until September of next
year. Judge. Porterfeld and the at
torneys have agreed that the case
cannot be tried in January, the time
of the present setting of the case,
and that when it is called in January
some date in either April or May will
be selected, with some doubt about
reaching it then.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
CUT PHONE RATES IN ST. JOSEPH
Public Utilities Commission Orders
Bell Company's Charges Reduced
January I.

st. Joseph, Missouri.-After several
months investigation the st. Joseph
public utilities commission has order
ed a reduction in the Missouri and
Kansas (BelD Telephone company's
rates as follows: Business telephones
from $50 to $50 a year; residence
telephones, from $50 to $27 a year;
party lines, from $27 to $24 and 81.
The order is effective January 1
and it is believed the telephone COM
pany will resist it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Lumber Yards Burned.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri.-Fire de-
stroyed the yards and offices of the
Phillips Lumber and Fuel company,
causing a loss of $4,000 The safe
in the offices was found o9en after the
fire. 1t contained no money. 1t is
believed that robbers opened the safe
and started the fire.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Found Dynamite on a Bridge.

Chicago, Illinois.-What may have
been an attempt to destroy Thebes
Bridge over the Mississippi river
at Thebes, H., came to the attention
Of the officials of the Chicago & East
ern Illinois Railroad company. Sew
eral children found dynamite with
fuse attached among the timbers on
the track approaches to the railroad
bridge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Too Much "christmas Cheer"

Concordia, Kansas.-Six drunken
men met a 19-year-old boy on the
street in CORTLAND, near here, and
ordered him to dance. The boy re-
fused and was told they would blow
his head off. AS the lad started to
dance one of the men fired, the shot
fatally injuring him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
.Joints Lost Fixtures,

Columbus, Kansas.-Saloon fixtures
and equipment worth $4,000 and
hundreds of gallons of liquor were
destroyed here by the sheriff and his
deputies. The accumulation was seiz'
ed in raids since the first of the year.
The burning gave the three officers
a day and a half of hard work. 1t
included much gambling parapherna-
Ito
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Much Money In JewelrY.

= Washington, d. C.-Jewerly worth
$20,000,OOO was manufactured in the
United States in 1909, according to
a census bulletin just published.
There was an increase of 81 per cent
over the output Of 1904.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Killed Entire Family.

Little Rock, Arkansas.-T. j. Grant,
farmer II miles north of Benton
killed his wife and six children by
beating them on their heads with a
stick Of cordwood. then hanged him
self with a rope in his barn.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
To CROW Beef in Brazil.

Washington. d. CA computation
of American and Canadian capitalists
has been formed to undertake in
Brazil the largest beef producing
project in the world. The syndicate
intends to export to Europe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
PAIL ~ naIlnwell.

Columbus, Kansas.-Merchants OF
Hallowell and farmers in the sur
rounding territory have organized the
State Bank Of Hallowell with capital
stock of $4,000, all of which has
been subscribed. Application for
charter will be made at once.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Dispatches from the east tell US that
/ ton Of oil recently was taken from
he tongue of whale We have not
been able to learn the details.
,ut we have bunch that it was lady
whale.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
courthouse Contract Let.

Leavenworth. Kansas.-The board
Of county commissioners has awarded
the contract for a new couhthouse.
The new building will be freproof
throughout. The courtrooms will be
on the second floor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A man and q woman who had a
lovers quarrel thirty-fve years ago
have Just been married in Ohio n II
is going tc take them that long in each
case to make up they are not likely
to have many family quarrels
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
saIIs Under American FIaa.

New York. N. Y.-Tbe Red Star
liner Rroonland, which has sailed for
three years under the Belgian flag,
will henceforth fly the stars and
stripes. she left this port for Ant
werp flying the American flag.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A woman get-rich-quick promoter
has been arrested. She may have the
credit Of proving that in swindlins
fields hitherto regarded as exclusively
mans province the female Of the spe.
cies gathers victims as Sticky as the
male.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Hadley's Mill Changes Name,

Olathe, Kansas.-The DeSoto Mill
ing company has changed its name to
the Hadley Milling company. The
principal place of business of the
corporation OF which Go. H. S. Had
ley of Missouri is president, will be
moved here from DeSoto.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

If the European picture thieves will
come over here and give their atten-
lion to the studios of some of the art
lists who get out covers for the maya
zines they will meet with hospitable
welcome
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Gentle Correction Needed.

Mr.. Littlerest-Doctor, what did you
Tell me was your special treatment for
sleeplessness?
Medico-We strike at the cause or
the origin of the trouble.
Mr.. Littlerest-You don't say 80!
Well, you will find the baby in the 9TH
err room. Only, don't strike at him
too hard.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Word comes from Chicago that two
burglars bound and gagged a woman
Is she played the piano. Never hav-
ing heard the lady play. we find It i'm
possible to Judge whether they were
burglars or simply neighbors.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
stax AVIAN From Portland.

Portland, oregon.-The city council
appropriated $4,000 to aid the un-
employed now in this city. The
intention is to furnish work for those
who want 1t and to weed out the hobo
element
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

In France the bicycle has become
the most popular Of all vehicles. while
the craze for the motorcycle is begin
ming to abate. You NJ er can tell what
the French are going to do.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Citizen of Ohio wants a divorce be-
pause his spouse smokes cigars. If she
goes through his pockets at night. and
sonfiscates his best ropes, we SYM
lathize with him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A farm journal says the result OF
the experiment of mixing wine with
iced for chickens was to increase the
yield Of eggs by 100 per cent. Prob
ably the hens were unable to count
straight.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Several Cincinnati schoolgirls have
succeeded in living on seven cents
day. II Is hard to tell whether they
did 1t in the interests OF science or
merely to catch husbands.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

There is a birth every four minutes
In New York. Even at that, New
Workers are often hard pressed to
take care of the money constantly
handed them by outsiders.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A man in New Jersey estimates that
in the last thirty years he has walked
$4,000 miles between his home and
church. This may be defined as real
ly taking steps to be saved.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
ksr,,, Merehan, = suicide

Great Bend, Kansas.-G. A. Hawley,
proprietor Of a string of 10-cent stores
in Central Kansas. was found dead
in the basement of his store here.
Hawley was said to have had financial
troubles recently.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

ST. Louis, Mo.-Rodolpho Reyes,
son of Gen. Reyes, was much broken
when informed of his fathers sur
render. The son is on his way to
San Antonio. He is an attorney and
instructor in constitutional law in the
national university in the City of
Mexico.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
= Ead. How ouIt. Hoboes.

st. Louis, Missourh-James Eads
How, known as the millionaire
tramp" has resigned the presidency.
of the Brotherhood Welfare associa-
ton, an organization to promote the
interests OF hoboes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
Women for Election JUDGES.

Chanute, Kansas.-In announcing
the judges and clerks to serve at the
special election January 10, to vote
bonds to purchase park sites, Mayor
S. E. Beach included the names of
six women.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

An X-ray examination of Michigan
man discloses the fact that his vital
organs are on the wrong side. Rail-
road train or football?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05
N,oro Murderer PIeads Guilty.

Muskogee. Ok.-The trial of D. G.
Allen, a negro charged with compile
ity in the murder of the Sells chill
dren, at Taft was Unexpectedly halted
when Allen entered a plea Of guilty
and was given a life sentence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A Judge in Seattle has ruled that 9
dog has legal right to bite a man
who treads on his tail. 1t may be add
ed for the benefit Of those whom II
may concern that few dogs are likely
in the emergency cited. to wait for
their legal right to be tested.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Maeterlinck says that 1t will be easy
to die in the future. Evidently he has
come to the conclusion that no i'm
provement in vaudeville is to be look
cd for.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

"A man of 20 is worth $780," says
q statistician. This will be good news
to a great many men OF twenty who
are looking for meal tickets.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Fire destroyed 25 automobiles in a
New York garage. Yet when they are
led out they do not rush back into the
flames.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A lecturer down east says that
woman should be more conspicuous
shan her clothes" Sometimes In the
ball room she Is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

We refuse to become excited over
the fact that Sir Walter Raleigh's pipe
IL for sale Our old reliable corncob
Ia good enough for u.s.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A Chicago man committed suicide
after card party. The ordinary man.
however, is satisfied with being mere
b bored to death.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

You can't hold the women down:
soon they'll be invading the realm Of
high finance. New York woman has
been spending $4,000 yearly on an in
come of $4,000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

1t may be easy to fly across the At
lantic as Willis Moore says, but If any
body contemplates trying 1t we advise
him to take along bathing suit
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Many an old man in years Is a
young man in mental activity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Princess Eulalie may merely be pre-
pairing to come over and show US what
she can do In vaudeville
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
tie family laxative. :
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

You need expect no quarter from
the footpad until you give up youk
last cent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

Chicago women are about to start
department store, which will have six
bargain days week
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

A New York state man killed deer
with his automobile. Some men are
leadly shots with their autos
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

London proposes to build liner
that contains everything but an avia-
ton field.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-05

An insane man was found wandering
In Wall street. says an exchange. Only
one?