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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-06-13
THOUGHT
TOHAVEPRONPTED
3 iowa MURDERS
Children, Guests Of Moore Family,
Sleeping on First Floor
Were Slain First

Villisca, Ia, Joune I'm. W.
McClaughry, son of the Federal War
den and himself the Bertillon expert
Of the Federal prison at Leaven-
worth, Kas, who was cared here to
make proper records of the finger
prints left by the murderer of the
Moore family and their guests last
sunday night is in Omaha in consul
ation with Chief Of Police Donahue.
His plain is to conduct with the
id Of a detail OF Omaha detectives,
Independent and thorough inves-
legation Y the affair.
McClaughry is convinced that
omeone familiar with the Moore
family and house committed the
murder. He takes little stock in
theories, which attempt to link the
tragedy with similar crimes in Kan
sas and Colorado
"The mtn who did that knew The
family, knew their habits and the
arrangements of the house." said
McClaughry. Everything goes to
show that he first murdered the two
Stillinger girls down stairs and then
went up and killed the Moore family
on the second floor, No one not
familiar with the house could have
done that work without awakening
someone, especially since the Still
! linger girls were sleeping in a
strange apartment"
Believes Slayer Was Revengeful
MCClaughry is further strongly in
clined to believe that the crime was
, not the work of maniac, but rather
/ OF a scheming, revengeful muir
derer
SO lar as the public is aware, not
single clew has been found as to
the identity or whereabouts of the
murderer.
1t is announced that a reward Of
$500 has been offered by Montgom-
cry county for the apprehension of
the assassin,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-06-13
Third Finger Print Expert,

A third finger print expert arrived
here today 1t is aid that he will
take impressions Of the finger tips
of the dead, the suggestion having
been made that some of the prints
found in different parts Of the house
might have ben made by one of the
victims, In view OF all the known
circumstances this theory receives no
credence, but the authorities wish to
be certain,
1t is said that an apparently in
sane man was arrested at Gravity,
about Is miles south of here yester-
day. Little Importance is attached
to this, however, as there was moth
ing to throw suspicion on the man.
Early today residents of the coun.
ty by hundreds began coming into
Villisca to be present at the funeral
this afternoon of the victims of the
tragedy.
The funeral is to be held at 1
O'Clock this afternoon in a public
park. 1t is expected the attendanc,
will be 5000 to 10000.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
WANTED AT GREAT BEND

The sheriff from Great Bend arrived
in the city Sunday and picked up a
Mexican wanted at that place on a
ctaree of assault with intent to XIII
1t appears, according to tie state
ments of the Great Bend officer, that
the humbra who has been calling
Chanute home for some little time,
started in to clean out an entire
settlement of his own people in the
wheat belt, and was only stopped
when he ran short of ammunition
He attacked a man, shooting him
twice and then injured the mans
wife. The man on whom the assault
was made accompanied the sheriff to
this place and was able to identity
his assailant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
October Fires

Only three fire alarms were turned
in to the fire departmentsthEough the
month Of October. These with the
exception of one fire were of small
and very little damage
resulted from any of them, One was
at the Buyers rock crusher north OF
town when part of the roof was
burned. Another was cottage near
the glass plant. This was destroyed
but the loss was partly covered by
insurance. The Oriental hotel had a
small fire In their kitchen. The tre
department got this fire under control
by the use of hand fire extinguishers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
AUTOS A BOON TO EAR DOCTORS

Several new diseases of the ear
have been discovered by ear physi-
clans since the advent of automt-
biIes. These are diseases which The y
claim are to be accounted for by tue
riding in automobiles. Beauty doc
tors also come in tor their share or
gain from the automobile, for through
incessant riding IN the vino and
especially in the cold OF winter my
lady's complexion is usually II Jured
TO the extent of having a teauty
doctor provide remedy for the
roughening Of the skin.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Dress Has Changed

The girl of to-day resembles her
brother more thin ever this ~in'e'.
A few days ago brother and sister
were coming down the street together.
They each wore long loose coats made
of the same material, and close cap
like hats that fitted close to the head
and we're slightly rolled up in front
and which dropped il the back. They
were each dressed according to the
fashion, and no one would have
thought of calling the girl ''mascu-
line" for the style Of dress Affected,
anymore than calling the boy "efimi-
nate" Compare the sensible attire
of the girl of today with that of the
mid -Victoria.I age If chance to
observe the change In fashion is
wanted.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
EMpoRIA 0 CHANUTE 0

The small crowd of faithful en-
thusiastists that journeyed out to
Athletic Park Friday afternoon
witness the foot ball game between
the Chanute high school and the
Model high school of the EmPoria
State Normal, got their II opey's
worth. The Emporia team al
though several pounds heavier than
the local organization, made little
headway by line rushes. Toe for
ward pass was tried repeatedly by
both teams but with little success.
The feature of the game was the
playing of the Chanute boys. A.
though ia rather badly crippled
condition from the fact that some
of their best players were out of The
game, they nevertheless were able
to 60 through the Emporia line
again and again for substantial
gains and once or twice made SELL
sational end runs that set the side
lines wild.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

One CT the social features of the
week was a complete surprise party
given by John w. Phelps at hrs
home s16 South Lincoln, Friday
evening November I. A fine supper
was served and Mrs. Phelps re-
ceived many birthday presents
The evening was spent in social
conversation and music
The invited guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. Beamer and Hazel Beamer,
Mr.. and, Mrs. A w. Lee aud SON
and daughter, Otto and Jerriae'
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Beamer and
doughter Bernice, Mr.. and MRS
Oscar Boerstler and son Homer,
Mr.. ard Mrs. Robert Phelps and
family, Mrs. w. A. Burks and SON
Harry, Mrs A. l.. Derby and little
Virginia, Mrs. Belle Colaw and sof
and daughter, James and Pauline.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Wilson Prematurely Bald

AS a result of Saturdays accident
to the motor car in which Woodrow
Wilson was riding, Mr.. Wilson is
prematurely bald, to use his own
words.
While going about fifteen miles
an hour the car struck bump and
Mr.. Wilson was thrown against the
top of the car with sufficient force
to inflict wound nearly three inches
in length. 1t is not serious one,
but when the doctor dressed the
wound it was thought better to
shave Wilson's head for a little
space about the cut, making him
bald headed for the present, at
least.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

WILSON SAYS DEMOCRATS MUST HELP

Princeton, N. j., Nov, 5.-Respond-
ing to a telegram from the Democratic
national chairman, asserting that
Governor Wilson unquestionably was
elected, the Democratic candidate
sent a dispatch to Mr.. McCombs as
follows:
81 deeply appreciate your telegram
and wish to extend to you and the
members of the campaign committee
my warm congratulations on the part
you have played in the organization
and conduct of a campaign fought Out
upon essential issues.
ga great cause has tr,umphed
Every Democrat, every true Progress
sive, of whatever alliance, must nov
lend his full force and enthusiasm to
the fulfillment of the peoples right
so that justice and progress may &c
hand in hand"
This was Governor Wilson's frs
utterance OF a pnblic characte
following his acceptance Of the re
ports that he had been elected.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Teachers to Topeka---School
Board Members to At
tend Convention.

After the regular routine of 6usi-
ness was finished at the regular
monthly meeting of the school
board Monday right, the question
of vacations was taken up. There
will be no school Thursday and
Friday of this week in order to al.
low the teachers in the public
schools to attend the State meeting
of Kansas Teachers which is held
annually. This time the meeting
place is Topeka and the time the
9TH and 9Th of November. There
are fifty three teachers in the public
schools and already forty of these
have signed to 60 to Topeka. 1t !:
highly probable that every one o.
the teachers of Chanute will 60
In connection with the Teacher
Association there will be schoo
convention. These sessions will bt
held in Representative hall. 1t j:
the idea of the Association that the
school boards ind teachers shoulC
com. closer ia touch with each
others work and this as step ir
that direction. Two members o'
the CnanutA-s school board will go,
A B. Council and w. o. DAVIS
The usu,l Thanksgiving vacation
will be allowed. There will be nc
school from Wednesday afternoon
until the following Monday
Thanksgiving Day will 6e cele'
brated by the high school football
boys with a game with Ottawa higl
school according to the presen
schedule.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Moose Dedicate
Theik New Home
Banquet and Speechmakine
Were Important Features
of the Occasion

One of the most important lodge
gatherings observed in Chanutc in
a long time was that of Fri night,
when one hundred and twenty five
members of the newly organized
Loyal Order of Moose met at their
newly furnished and equipped lodge
rooms on East Main street for an
informal dedication of their home
and the initiation of new members
A few visitors we're present, among
whom was the dictactor of the lodge
at independence.
The banquet which was an
elegantly appointed affair, was
served under the diqection of tn
Ladies Aid OF the Christian church.
The Moose start out with
splendid enrolment and the or
ganizatlon is in fine condition. lhe
members are very enthusiastic ove'
the outlook.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
PORTO RICo's NEW WONDER

From far away Porto Rico come
reports of wonderful new discovery
that is believed will vastly benefit
the people Ramon T. Marchan, OF
Barceloneta, writes "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is doing sp endid work
here. 1t cured me about five times
Of terrible coughs and c)lds, also my
brtoher of a severe cold in his chest
and more than 20 others who used it
on my advice. We hope this great
medicine will yet be sold in every
drug store in Porto Rico" For
throat and lung troubles it has no
equal. A trial viii convince you of
its merit. 5Oc'and 81. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by All Druggists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
CHANUTE ALSO

Hallowell, a thriving little town in
the western part of the county easily
takes rank as the checker "playingest"
town In Kansas. A group OF men
there play checkers from morning till
night 1856 days in the year. They
have fitted up little building which
formerly did duty as cream house
for use this winter as CLUB house
dedicated exclusively to checkers
The champion player of the club is
Joseph Probst, proprietor of the
Hollowell hotel, who is totally blinc
and finds his chief pleasure II
checkers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
RENEWALS AND new LICENSES

Five renewals of old licenses for
motor cars came in through the
month of October. In some cases
the owners of the cars bought new
numbers and in other cases kept
their old one.
Several new cars were. licensed in
Chanute during October. The list
of new cars include: l.. A. Johns,
REQ; ]. J. Hurt, Oakland; Racket
Grocery, Ford Delivery car; S. L..
Friedline, Buick; ]. ]. Gllliland,
a Thor motor cycle; c. ID. Reynolds
Ford Taxicab; M. ]. Hanson,
Overland; George A. Merton, Buick
John Nelson, a Ford.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Municipality is in a Prosper.
ous Condition-O. D. is
,Lessened

According to the report OF City
Clerk Amyx the city of Chanute is
in a prosperous condition. AL
though the disbursements tally up
larger than the receipts, this is
largely on account of the fact that
the gas and meter funds have pur
chased over ten thousand dollars
worth of the city bonds. Eight
thousand of these have been pur-
chased by the gas fund to provide a
sinking fund whereby the bonds OF
1893, due in 1918, may be paid.
\ The disbursements In the gas
fund which includes labor gas pur-
chased bonds $4,000 and all Incl
dentaIs amount to $II,oI5,52.
The receipts are S3227.44. The
water fund is in better condition
than usual, the receipts being
$I325.oI, and the disbursements,
$Io45.87. The water over draft is
being slowly lessened. 1t is now
less than three thousand and the
first of March was six thousand.
Other disbursements were S973.8I,
cemetery $1oo so, general S499I. Al
park $3o.75, special 'SIIoI5 S.
Miscellaneous, S23a3.4o, making
grand total of SI3,I4z.7o. Besides
the gas and water the receipts arr
as follows: Electric light So42 7o
cemetery $rao, general $6oo.S5
park $IS. so.
The grand total is So23I So
Tie bank balance of the city a
the end of October showed th
city's account to be $2I,6oI.26 t.
the good.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Birth and Death Statistics

Thirty births have been reported at
the Office of city clerk Amyx during
the month Of October. or these,
however, there are thirteen cectifi-
Gates that have been held back for
several months. EleYen deaths make
up the total for the month. The
birth and death statistics very little
In number throughout the year as d
rule. The causes of death are varied.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
K. U. INTERESTED IN OUR MUDDY WATER

That the city water of Ch@nute Is
totally unfit for use is the statement
made by Dean S. j. Crumbine Of the
School of Medicine, secretary Of the
State Board OF Health, after the
meteorological examination OF sam
pies of the water recently made by
Prof. G. G. Young, Of the department
Of chemistry.
In his letter to the mayor and the
city council, DR.. Crumbine says with
regard to the water situation that
the city should either make an i'm
mediate change in the source OF
supply, which is at present the
Neosho river, or else install modern
filtering plant.
THE life and health Of ynur com.
mun,ty is in constant menace so long
as such IA polluted supply of water Is
served to your people for consumpt-
ion," is the warning of the Dean,
contained in the final paragraph Of
the letter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Her Fourth Birthday

Quite an enjoyable party was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Clark, 900 S. Grant, Friday afternoon
in honor of their little daughter Sylvia.
at which she received many little pres
ents Light refre hments we're served
at o'clock to the little guests. Those
present were Lucille Woosley, Ethel
Gordon, Velma Davenport Helen
Petty, Lenora Wells, William Wells,
Leslie Isenbrandt, Lulu Goodman,
Ewell Resh, Harry and Charley Hays.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
LIGHT PLANT STAMMERED

The electric light plant stammered
considerably Sunday night between
the hours of eight and nine O'Clock
interfering somewhat with the church
services. At one of the places of
worship the minister was giving an
illustrated lecture and when he
reached the subject Of outer darkness
the lights went out. However, the
service was off for only short time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
uOyIts AND RED CROSS JOIN FORCES

A moving picture film prepared by
Thomas A. Edison will be released
Nov 18th TO be used to help the sale
q, the Red Cross Christmas Seals
pod Cross and Anti tuberculosis
c.mna,eu have Joined forces and the
rasl Is one that shows the dangers
.nd evil, Of the disease tuberculosis.
The Red Cross people hope to make a
decided increase in the sale OF the
ch,,stmas seals through this picture.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
Long Hatpins Caused Trouble

The women of Sydney, Australia
vote, and they believe that the la"
should be upheld, even if the law is
only that in regard to hatpins'
Women had made a law fixing the
length of what is permissible for the
wearing of hatpins. Sixty OF these
women were found who had hatpini
over the regulation length. They
were promptly arrested for the same
They refused to pay the fine, even
though this was regulation OF their
own bringing about. It's a funny
funny world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
ONLY A FIRE HERO

But the crowd cheered, as with
burned hands, he held up small
round box, "Fellows!" he shouted
tsThis Bucklen's Arnica Salve 1 hold
has everything beat for burns
Right also for boils, ulcers, sores
pimples, eczema, cuts, sprains, bruise:
Surest pile cure. 1t subdues inflam'
nation, kills pain. Only 25c at AL
Druggists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

The chill microbs meets it's fate in
Herbine. There are thousands of
the,e germs in the air you breath and
any arrangement of the liver, stomach
or bowels gives them the oppor-
tunity they seek. A dose OF. Herbine
destroys them, clears them out COM
p'etely and promotes fine feeling of
strength and buoyancy. Price SOC.
Sold by Legitimate Drug Co.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Amyx returned
Saturday night from Rochester, MINI,
where they had been to consult the
eminent surgeons of that place rela-
tive to Mrs. Amyx' health. An opera
tion however, was not deemed
essential, they, recommending two
wears absolute rest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
New Basketball Team

The Sunday School class Of @. @
Martin is planning on its usual season
of basket ball. Practice will soon
commence. Last years team was a
very successful Que and succeed in
winning from all but the class team
Of Mr. Nation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mr.. f. ]. Faass, auditor for the
VIM. A. Daniels Company, visited
the local branch Saturday. Mr..
Faass is making a tour of Kansas
towns and expressed himself as
highly pleased with Chanute as a
business center.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
JUST POLITICS

First Politician-see here sir-If
you don't vote as do you are moth
ing but a--fool.
Second Well, how did
you vote?
First Politician-Me? Why l voted
Just as pleased.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
: 1eosho County
Goes Republican
Vote Practically All In-.-Pro-
bate Judge a Democrat
A Close Race for County
Attorney
Wednesdays Daily Timesett

CQuCSudy Ddllr lluCoCll
Neosho county wen. Republican
yesterday by very substantial ma
jority. With the exception of the
Offices OF County Attorney and
Probate Judge the entire Republican
ticket was elected by majorities,
approximately 800 votes.
The office of County Attorney is
in doubt. E. w. Grant the Re-
publican candidate had lead of
38 votes at noon with the railraod
vote to hear from. Ninety railroad
votes are to be counted and until
they are in the Office will be In
doubt. The real feature of the
Smith vote was in Mission precinct
where he ran far behind his ticket.
C. c.. Cain, Democrat, was re-
elected Probate Judge over s.
Baughman, Republican. The
successful candidates are as follows:
REPUBLICANS
County Clerk-W. e. Neal.
Representative-A. Fl. Turner.
County Treasurer-E. FL, Fllson.
Register of Deeds-G. r. Hurt.
| Attorney-E. W. Grant.
Sheriff e. H. Carwile.
| Coroner-Ralph A, Light,
Supt, of Pub. Inst.--W. r. Willis
Surveyor-C. G. Bowman.
District Cferk-J. f. Ermey,
ASSESSOR. M. McAdams.
90. Commissiouer-F. G. Alexander
DEMOCRATS
Probate Jud dge-F. f. Cain.
SOCIALISTS
The Socialists elected 40 offices but.
polled larger vote than they have
heretofore.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

J.L Creighton left Tuesday after
noon for Ponca City after spending
Sunday in Chanute. Mr.. Creighton
is now employed at Ponca City.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

The rainy weather has brought
forth the duck enthusiasts. Welda
is quite the popular place these days.
Duck shooting has not been very
good so far this season.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Lamar Hoover of Baldwin is the
guest of James A. Allen. They are
enjoying a little duck shooting On
Aliens Lake north of town.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Earl Yoe Of Independence is
the guest of her parents Mr.. and Mrs
j, K. Snyder.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mr.. G. A. Dennis came up from
Parsons Sunday for a few days visit
with his sister Mrs. A ]. BARLEY
and others,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08
CITY VOTE

First ward-243.
Second ward-490.
Third ward-450.
Fourth ward, 1st Precinct-5TT3.
Fourth ward, 2nd Precinct-246.
Several "absent" votes have been
received also.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Miss Harriet Robinson of Eureka
is spending a couple Of weeks with
Miss Elizabeth Horne.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Frank Lindsay has returned
to Humboldt after visiting her sister
Mrs. L. Newton.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Floyd Midcap, who is attending
the Manual Training school at Pitts
burg, is visiting in Chanute this
week.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. r D Rlcholsou and daughter
of Fix Falls are the guests Of Mrs
R. q. Drybread.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Mary Daley returned to her
home in carlton Tuesday after a
brief visit with her sister, Mrs. John
R. Tye.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Milo Jones returned Tuesday
from a short stay in Kansas City.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. Myrtle Byrks and daughter
have returned TO Wyoming after
visiting Mrs. Myrtle Galbreath and
Mrs. Lee Hadden.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. ]. L. Morrison is visiting her
uncle, ]. P. Ellis, and family In
Oklahoma City.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mrs. ]. T. Waller returned Monday
afternoon after a short visit Ia
Parsons.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Oklahoma defeated Kansas Univer-
sity in a hotly conte ted gridiron
battle at Lawrence Saturday after
noon by the score of to 5.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

G.E Shy is home from Wichita for
a few days visit.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-11-08

Mr. and Mrs. James Heller returned
to their home in Kansas City Satur-
day afternoon.
Mrs. @. H. Mills went to Parsons
Saturday to spend Sunday with
friends.
G. S. Burns and family, who
have been visiting the Wades, left
Sunday for Eldorado Springs
where they will sojourn for few
days.