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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

| the small rivulets and hurries the
water east on it's way to death and de
struction.
1t has been amply demonstrated
that channel Improvement alone, fol
flood prevention, is a failure; that
bikes cannot be built high enough OF
strong enough to confne the waters
to their natural channel. 1t is time
to turn to something else, to the con
struction of reservoirs into which the
surplus water may be turned and from
which it may be taken for the purpose
of irrigating the dry lands and for
producing power, a universal need in
the industry of the country
A plan now under consideration
would consist of the building of a sys-
TEN of artificial lakes beginning at
the Black hills in South Dakota, ex-
tending through the states of Nebras-
ka Kansas and Oklahoma, made by
the damming of the numerous streams
these lakes by an artificial river.
Thus flood in the north could be
conveyed down this great canal, dis
tributed into. the different lakes and
reservoirs thus formed, using the once
dreaded and destructive flood waters
for the service of man. The low land
farmer could then till his soil without
fear of molestation.
The dams constructed across the
several rivers, would be arranged so
as to let the water pass as needed to
regulate the channel of navigable riv-
ers. Power could also be taken for
the creating of electricity for munich
pal and copmercial uses.
These artificial lakes would be
stocked with fish for the benefit of the
thousands of people who would come
to this country. AS further proven
ton Of flood waters, the borders Nof
these lakes would be set to timber
adapted to this country, and while this
would assist in holding back the wa
tiers it would serve as great parks and
forest reserves.
Senator Newlands bill Nos 122, now
pending in the National Congress, II
passed would authorize this great in
ternal improvement and provides
ways and means for its execution.
This bill is broad and liberal, and is
not confined to localities, but is broad
enough to meet the requirements OF
all flooded districts, and especially en-
courages the prevention of floods us
ing the waters for. irrigation purposes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Six hundred miles west of the mair
| channel of the Missouri river, the
Rocky mountains form the source Of
that great stream, which is the larg
est and longest tributary of the Mis-
sissippi. Paralleling these mountains
is broad plain 300 miles wide by sew
en- hundred miles long, containing 200,
900 square miles OF the richest deer
fertile soil to be found in America
The climate is glorious and healthy
The seasons are right for the grow
ing of three-fourths of the crops used
for the sustenance of man and bea9t
This vast area now the home of the
jack-rabbit, prairie dog, and prairie
wolves with its eastern border dotted
with farms and cattle ranches, and
the cunning American pushing over
it's broad expanse, attempting to carve
out homes, presents panorama, ap-
preciated only by those who have trav-
eled over the territory.
Here is an empire, rich in every ele-
ment, that goes to make up happy and
prosperous American homes, save only
one-water. Yet the average rain fall,
of IS inches, added to the annual
freshets Of the accumulated winter
SHOWS in the mountains race down
through this country, on its way to
the sea, carrying with it death and de-
struction for those who live on half
Of lonhG II fhnGa
flood waters could be stopped in this
semi-arid regions and used for irriga-
ton, chaos would be turned into or
der; destruction into helpfulness.
If plan can be inaugurated to hold
these flood water this vast territory
now containing but three people to the
square mile, and producing only rough
feed for cattle, would invite twenty
five more people to the square mile
from the crowded east; turn hun
dreds of thousands of American con-
sumers into producers and thus re-
duce the high cost of living.
Here is a territory comparatively
level. Whole congressional townships
can be turned into one field without
the loss Of an acre. Sections of land
are so level that standing upon one
corner man can be seen on any part
of the section. Yet the engineers
compass reveals the fact that as you
approach the mountains the increase in
elevation is seven feet to the mile.
This rise in elevation, together with
the smooth treeless surface, conveys
very rapidly the rains that fall into
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
LAYING Mating.

When laying mating. it is not al
ways necessary to cut it in order to
fit corners and alcoves. 1t may be
better to do so in very small spaces,
but often moistening the mating is
found to be better than cutting. Soft
ened thus, it can then be bent with
out breaking. and makes a neat, sub
stantial edge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Topeka-The Kansas state bank
deposits increased sS,25O,O0O in the
last three months and are now higher
than ever before.
Charles Sawyer state bank COM
missioner, has completed the compila-
ton of the report of the 9OS state
banks in business when the statement
was called for, March II, and it show
ed a total of $113,742,S44.26 in de-
posts in the banks. This is an actual
increase of $S,200,000 in deposits since
the last statement, December 4. and
is one of the largest increases in de-
posts shown by the bank statements
for any period. The total deposits
are now nearly $4,000,OOO larger than
ever before.
The statement shows total loans and
discounts of $94,O36, 1858; an in
crease of $1,600,000 in the three
months. The cash and sight exchange
item shows an increase of $6,300,OOO
and the re-discounts and bills pay
able by the banks have decreased
more than a million dollars.
The state banks show a surplus OF
S7500,000 and undivided profits ex-
ceeding 100000, and the undivided
profit account was liqudated by the
banks only few weeks before the
statement was called for by the bank
commissioner, showing how the banks
have been transcating vast amount
of business during the early part OF
the year, time. when business is US
ually quiet waiting for the spring
business to start
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
"CattaiIs" Made of Use.

A big industry has grown up in
some localities in the "cattails" that
cover the swamps. These flags are
used not only for chair bottoms. but
for calking the joints of barrels and
for the manufacture of a strong. flex.
IDLE and waterproof paper for lining
boxes and barrels. Big paper mills
are growing up on the areas which
have been waste lands until the last
few years
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Treating Burns and seaIds.

Burns and scalds should be treated
with glycerine and -four, the latter
we'll heaped over the affected part.
Then tie round linen bandage to K-
clude the air. II cotton wool is handy
it is better to use for this purpose
than linen.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

A. NJ. Thornman, superintendent of
schools at Cottonwood Falls, was
elected secretary of the state text
book commission. Professor Thorn
man has been engaged in school work
in Kansas for 16 years; he is grad
uate of the State university, of the
State normal and also has taken post
graduate work in the University of
Chicago. He is one of the most wide
ly and favorably known school men
in Kansas. w. C. Austin, state print
err, was elected president of the COM
mission. Besides effecting a perman-
ent organization, the commission in
struCted the secretary to begin con-
demnation proceedings for the lots
acrass the alley south of the state
printing plant, on Jackson street A
three-story building, 80 by $50 feet,
connected with the present plant by
an archway over the alley, will be con-
structed. An additional p feet will
be added on the west of the present
plant, also.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Ewes and the Brain.

With the lower animals there is a
pronounced relation between the size
of the eyes and the brain, 1t is
claimed by some recent investigators.
Even among fishes it is said the more
cunning species are those that have
large eyes, and upon investigation 1t
was found that the fish with large
eyes had larger brains than those with
small eyes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Goinq Too Far.

Mrs. Gallup is an estimable lady
whose hobby is house decoration. One
day last spring Mrs. Gallup was care
less enough to drink glass of red ink,
believing it to be claret. She was
naturally alarmed when she discov
cred her mistake, but no harm came
to her. The doctor who was summoned.
upon hearing what had happened, dry
Iy remarked to her:
Mrs Gallup, there is such a thing,
you know, as pushing this rage for
decorated interiors too far"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Method Of Keenlno Cheese.

Cheese wrapped in cloth previous
ly stepped in vinegar and water will
keep fresh for considerably longer
time than II kept in the storeroom in
the ordinary way. A dry cloth should
be kept wrapped round the saturated
one, and the latter re-steeped in vim
egar and water from time to time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The Rev. Charles NJ Sheldon, the
preacher-author, who was appointed
ASIA member of the Topeka Civil Ser
vice Commission. has transacted his
first business. 1t was an order to
the Topeka Police that the use of to-
bacco in any form on duty would be
sufficient cause for immediate dis
charge and the use of Intoxicating
liquor on or off duty would mean dis
missal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
ManlfestIv Jnslncere.

''why do you say that he's not sim
cere7" Il heard him very pleasantly
tell a bill collector to call again. !"
well. what OF it," you know as
well as l that down in his heart he
really hoped he wouldn't"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Complete Rest.

Old Gentleman-"fm afraid this
place doesn't agree with me; I've
scarcely eaten anything since I've
been here" Polite Youth-"Well,
that's all right-you came for rest,
didn't ?"-Stray Stories.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The local agent of every railroad in
Kansas and of every express COM
pany is to become an officer for the
enforcement of the Kansas Prohibit
tory Law and the Webb Bill which
was passed by Congress prohibiting
the shipment of liquor into any pro-
hibition state for unlawful purposes.
The Kansas railroads have sent out
the instructions to the agents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Cornered.

Tommy, this is the second time
you have asked to be let of to so to
your grandmother's funeral" Il
know 1t, sir, but 1 got two grand
mothers, sir"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Charles Sessions, secretary of state,
has found 2G,247 motor cars and 1926
motor cycles in Kansas for which he
will have to provide tags under the
Motor Car Registration Law passed
by the 1913 legislature. The esti-
mates on the number of cars were
made by the county treasurers of each
county from the official assessment
rolls and a canvass of the dealers.
The secretary of state bought the
motor car tags on a basis of twenty
five thousand cars and five thousand
motor cycles. The order has already
been increased because of the pro-
spective buyers who will get their
cars within the next two months and
it is expected that by July l the total
cars in the state will be close to the
thirty thousand mark.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Beginning May l the utilities COM
mission will require every natural
gas distributing company in Kansas
to file monthly reports of its bust
ness. These reports will show the
exact amount of gas used by each
company, what it paid for it, what
was received, the operating expenses,
and the rates.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The Kansas Public Utilities Com
mission has filed an intervening Pc
tition with the Interstate Commerce
Commission asking for a reduction in
the rates on -four from Kansas to
Arizona and points in the Southwest
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Sedwick county LEAFS IN motor cars
and motor cycles, reporting 1900 cars
and 900 cycles. Shawnee county is
second with l,5OO cars and $50 motor
cycles. Wyandotte county, the most
populous county and the second in
wealth, has 1000 cars and 100 cycles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The initial steps for the purchase
of the statue of George w. Click,
former governor of Kansas to be
placed in Statuary Hall at Washington,
have been taken by the executive
council. ]. w. Orr, member of the
legislature and a son-in-law of the
late governor, was delegated to visit
Washington, inspect the statues al
ready placed in the hall, and visit
sculptors in New York.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The snowfall in the state during the
month Of March generally ranged from
] to inches, the State average being
"a inches. At most stations it re-
manned on the ground but a few days.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The Topeka State Journal has NOV
ed into its beautiful new 100000
home. The building is of steel, re-
enforced concrete, tile aud terra Gotta.
It's general design was supplied by
Frank P. MacLennan. editor and own
er. There are three floors and base.
ment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Kansas banks are going to take
care of the rebuilding of the peniten,
tiary Irvine plant if it is found ad-
ditional funds to the revolving fund
are needed. Already $4,000 has been
offered the governor for immediate
use and the banks would walt for
the next legislature to get the money
back.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25
Valued cheapIy

No'eSo O'Neaf'J'
III. Dellverance, v. 28.-Like as
Christ was sold by one of his chosen
ones, so Joseph is sold by the very
ones to whom of right he should
have looked for love and protection
and how cheaply he was valued, prob
ably little more than $12. His bitter
cries we're of no avail (42:2I, but
this slavery was the road to a SOW
ereignty.
". Deceit w. 2e:35.-These broth.
ers are an illustration of that degen.
Grafton of character which results
from evil courses. 1t took place with
in a very brief time, probably not to
exceed Is years. Their jealousy was
the outcome of their own evil courses.
The intervention of Judah and Reuben
not one of them had any esteem of
the truth. They hated Joseph the
dreamer because of his superior sa-
gacity. The commission of one sin
always calls forth others in vain
endeavor to cover the first. Their
ready willingness to deceive their
aged father, and their scornful words
"thy sons coat" reveal the blackness
of their characters and their abso-
Lutte lack of all filial love.
V. Deportation, v. 36.-Reuben, re-
turning, found an empty pit, whether
h, shared the profit of Joseph's sale.
we are left to infer. His plan of
deliverance could not, however, have
succeeded, as God had other and great
err purposes in store for Joseph. AS
for Jacob, he had deceived his father
Isaac, and is compelled to reap as
he had sown, Gal. 81. The hated
coat is used as means of their de-
ception.
This is an easy lesson to tell, but
care must be taken that it be not over
drawn. Too much description will lose
the ethical and spiritual teaching.
Jealousy and its development will be
enough to emphasize the moral teach
ing. Be sure to emphasize Joseph as
a type of the Christ. Do not antici-
pate his other and later experiences;
tell your class that the story is to be
continued.
For the older scholars attention can
be drawn to these same truths, and In
addition discuss compromise, parental
egotism, lack Of discretion and lax
discipline In dealing with children
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The public utilities commission has
employed T. F. Morrison of Chanute
as its natural gas expert to spend the
entire summer investigating the ma
tural gas conditions in Kansas and
Oklahoma and get facts for the COM
mission to consider early in the fall
when the gas controversery comes
up again.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Unless the present plans fail entire
ly, Topeka soon will have a new daily
newspaper, the Kansas Herald, devot-
ed exclusively to eXtolling the virtues
of the Democratic party and the abil-
ity of it's leaders.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

The published statutes as passed
by the last legislature will be ready
for distribution about May l. There
were 1886 acts passed, about 100 of
which became effective upon publica-
ton in the official state paper.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1913-04-25

Harrison Parkman, state fire mar
shall, is hunting for information as to
whether or not the death of a man
caused by fire is a property loss.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07

There being no further business, the
Police Jury adjourned sine die.
F. II. CURRY,
President.
r. H. WHITNEY, Clerk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07

Mr.. Fred Morris, who has served as
rail road agent at st. Joseph for the past
three years, with utmost satisfaction alike
to company and patrons, has rendered
his resignation TO accept the agency at
Eudora, Ark, which is larger and more
lucrative office. His family is still here
but will join him as soon as he can get
a house. Our people are unit in re-
GREETING Mr.. Morris departure; he has
been a most efficient agent, always ac-
commodating and ever at his post during
business hours. His family are highly
esteemed by all our people and carry
with them to their new home the best
wishes of host of friends here. Mr.. Nor
ris is succeeded by Mr.. f. II. Ward, OF
McGehee, Ark, who with his son has
been here several days. Mr.. Ward will
move his family to st. Joseph soon. We
bespeak for him kindly reception by
our people.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07
st. Joseph Drug Co. Ltd.
st. Joseph n. IszaA Isow Louisisn'

There ID Renal Store in nearly every town
and city in the United States, Canada and
Great Britain. There Is different RexAu
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human H.
each especially designed for the particular W
for which il is recommended.
The Recall Stores are Ansriea's Crsstsst
Drug Stores
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07

A recent issue of Public Health,
the bulletin of the Michigan State
Department of Health, contains a
striking example of the ridiculous
limitations often placed on public
health work. The board recently
condemned the Inghram County
Jail because some of the cells were
below the ground-le and were
not in sanitary condition. the
county was compelled to build
new Jail that was sanitary. In
District 6, Lansing Township, In
ghram County, there is a school
house which has a basement room
lighted and ventilated by FIVE small
windows. In this room were crowd
ed fifty-fve small children. The
conditions as to light and ventilation
were as bad in the school room as in
the Jail cell. Yet the State Board
Of Health has no power to order
the school board to provide sanitary
school rooms, nor, apparently, has
any other body. These facts are
shown on the front page of the
bulletin in an impressive cartoon
bearing the suggestive question, II
the state can protect criminals, why
can't it protect school-childrenY
Why indeed2 asks The Journal Of
the American Medical Association
1t is gratifying to know that the
local school board is doing every.
thing in its power to improve The
situation. But the fact remains
that under the present law in Mich
igan, all plans fo- jails are subjec
to the approval of the State BoarC
of Health, while the school house
may be built and are built withou
any sanitary supervision whatever
Similar conditions are all too com
mon in other states.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07
Wait Paint

There are painters and walters. Which
am going to do? Paint or waltz
Which is better2
How much am | worth with my prop
erty waiting? How much If | paint?
viii my house be worth more or less
if paint?
Say it cost $500 a gallon Devoe--l
wouldn't paint any other-and 50 or 81
more for putting it on. That's $50 OF
$50 l0-gallon job.
The money is gone. Is it in the housed
Is it all in the house?
Suppose were selling; what should
get for that house fresh-painted anC
what should get for it needing paint
| wonder why men paint before sell
ing!
st. Joseph Drug Co. sells it.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07
Causes Much Disease
Advice about Stomach Troubles
and how TO relieve them.

Advice ABOUT oGofht1Ch
and how TO relieve them.
Don't neglect indigestion. for 10
NAV lead TO all sorts OF ills and COM
plications. An eminent physician
once said that ninety-five per cent Of
nj Ills have their origin In dis
ordered stomach.
Our experience with Rerall Dye
pepsia Tablets leads US TO believe
tbeu TO be one Of the most dependable
remedies known for indigestion and
chronic dyspepsia. Their ingreol,
ents are soothing to the Unnamed
membranes OF the stomach. hlcn
IN Pepsin and Bismuth, two Of the
greatest digestive aids known 70
medicine, the relief they afford 70
very prompt. Used persistently and
regularly for q short time, they tend
20 relieve pains caused by stomach
disorders
Re1aH Dyspepsis Tablets help
insure healthy appetite. aid diges-
ton, and promote nutrition. As
evidence of our faith in them. we ask
YOU to Try them at our risk IL they
DO not give entire satisfaction, we
will return the money you paId US
without question or Formally. Three
mes, rs cents, so cents and sl.oO.
You can buy Rexall Dyspepsia Tablet
IN this community only NJ our stores
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07

DR., Walter Morris, the well-known
veterinarian, whose reputation is well
established throughout this entire section,
is again in st. Joseph and will be pleased
to serve all stock owners who may need
his services. He has already done great
deal of work since his arrival here and
has a number of engagements in Madison
and East Carroll He can be reached at
stable OF H. L. Smitha 4 Co. The pres
ent price Of mules is too high to allow
them TO be neglected.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County.


Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm OF F. j. Cheney
4 Co., doing business in the City of Tole-
do, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
aud acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
J.F. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-03-07
ST. Joseph Drug Co. Ltd
st. Joseph he Hsxaii Sso~ Louisiana

THERE'S Renal Store in nearly every town
and city In the United States, Csnsds and
Great Britain. There Is Q different Hexan
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human IL
each especially designed for the particular III
for which il is recommended
The RsxAIl Stores are Amsrica's Greatest
Drug Stores