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The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Preliminary Contest
Tuesday Night
Students Chosen For Parsons
Chanute Meet---Music by
Quartettes.

| In INC pIcIlinludIy contest neIu
Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian
church, Miss Mae Flson was
awarded first place in essay work
The decision was in favor of the
negatives side Of the question Gre
solved that the Philippine Islands
should be granted their indepen
dence within one year" This is
the que stion that Chanute will de-
bate with Parsons. Parsons sub
mitted the question and Chanute
has chosen the negative side for
theirs to debate. Henry Schmutz
took first place and MISS Cecyle
Lomax, second.
In defamation Miss Emma Lou
Monniger was awarded first place.
The program was as follows
Essays, "Volce of Nature" Karl
Jones; 'America, the Melting Pot, "
Mss Mae Fllson; Debate, ere
solved; That the Philippines Should
ne Granted Independence Within
One year." Affirmative, William
Hudson, Halbert Unruh, Tom
Ovens, Rebutal, HaIbert Unrub,
Negative, Harold Miller, Cecil
Lomax, Henry Schmu's, Rebuta',
Henry Schmutz; Declamst'ons
"Chris'mas Substitute" Hester
Clover, "The Set of Turquoise, ]"
Mabel Powell, tELaddie." Phillip
Jones, "The Lance of Kanana," "
Emma Lou MoAninger; Girls
QIartet'e, "Rock-a'b by Lady from
Hush. ably Street" rChapman1 !,
Genevleve Dunakin, Mlda Conner,
Lael Bailey, Cora Shinn; Boys
Quartette, "Goodnight"ED. Buck ],
Edwin Bldeau, Raymond Justice,
Marriott James and Raymond
McKinstry.
The debate was hotly contested
one and each debater showed much
thought and work on his chosen
line of arguments. The three for
the negative appeared to have more
numerous reasons for their side of
the case but the affirmative covered
well those that they brought up.
William Hudson, first speaker for
the affirmative opened the debate
with line of argument denoted to
prove the PHILIPPINES capable of
self government and that the
principle of holding the PHILIPPINES
subject to the United States was
contrary to the principles for
which the Americans fought In
I776,
Harold Miller opened the debate
for the affirmative with an argu-
ment supporting his statement that
the PHILIPPINES should not be gwen
their freedom within one year on
account of their incapacity; that
they had not yet learned the art of
government and that internal war
would result in the struggle for
tribal supremacy.
The same lines were followed by
the other debaters and Henry
Schmutz acquitted himself in his
usual good style. Miss Cecyle
Lomax, who held the distinction of
being the only girl entered in the
contest and her first try at debate
was especially convincing in her
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Not Much pLscnncerted.

A workman on building in New
York city was recently buried under
tons of earth. After being rescued he
shook the sand from his clothing and
announced that he was "all right" and
resumed work with q shovel.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

Nothing was saved except the front
wheels, the engine being badly crack
ed by the heat. Mr.. Schneider lost a
Panama hat, his gloves, inner castings
and other extras-Yakima (Wash.)
Republic.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
So They Danced After All.

At the conference of orthodox rab-
bis held in London last March reso-
luton was adopted discouraging dano-
ing on the ground that "the practice
of dancing--men with women-is con-
trary to good morals. New York
Tribune.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
LAMP EXPLOOES; WOMAN BURNED

Winfield, Kas, Feb 10,-The farm
house belonging to John Stout, near
Burden, was destroyed by fire Mon
day following an explosion of lamp.
Nothing was saved, Mrs. Stout was
severely, perhaps fatally, burned
about the face and hands.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
HlppIneSS.

Those who have the most Of happi-
ness think the least about it. But In
thinking about and in doing their
duty happiness comes-because the
heart and mind are occupied with
earnest thong that touches at a
thousand point. the beautiful and
sublime realities Of the UNIVERSE
ThackeTay.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Some Encouranement.

"That girl has rejected me three
times" confided the disconsolate
youth. "Wen," replied Miss Cayenne,
''you should feel encouraged. A girl
who will listen to three proposals
from the same man must think some
thing of him"
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Bound tn Win.

Whilst see you have all the mod
ern conveniences for women in this in
stitution of yours" Gillis-"Yes. Two
Of the highest paid gossips in the city
are always in attendance" Life.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Reception for Leroy Smith

* reception was given for Leroy
Smith, Sunday FEBRUARY 8, at the
home OF Mrs c. NcMilleD, at 1911 W..
Masn. Leroy intends to return to
Kansas City iu the near future,
where he will resume his work in the
Spauldings Commercial college,
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

The fairy tales Of Grimm and OF
Hans Christian Andersen are excIu,eG
from the Austrian schools by recent
order, because Of their slight i'm
portance."
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Not Sought After.

A great German doctor let it /
known that he was blessed with :
wife who could make red hair d
white as a lily" but no moder
woman would wish to patronize her
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

Miss Bess Mills returned from an
extended trip through the west and
north west part of the United States,
Miss Mills left for the Coast last july
and gu her way home visited in
Colorado.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

Mrs. Bert Champion and Pansy
Otto went to Nowata turday after
visiting here with Mrs. Ben Snyder.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
The Best Taachar-

Men do nothing excellent but by i'm.
itatlon Of nature.-Jean Jacques Rous.
seau.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

Mrs. G. F, Prange of Webb City is
spending couple of weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. Watson Stewart.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

+, H, link went to Altoona Mon
Day on business.
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

Miss Virginia Wells returned Sun
day to Colony after spending a few
days with Edna Davis,
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14
Time

Is sometimes matter of great
Importance. A watch that doesn't
tell the correct time is just as bad as
no watch at all. Ifyour watch shows
an INCLINATION to be eccentricor un-
steady 10 It's habits, bring 1t to US and
we will put it in shape at very rea-
socable cost.
9 f. CONKL1N, the Jeweler
The Chanute times., 1913-02-14

Vaughn Wl>uu returned to Erie
Monday after spending several days
~ Cuaaute.
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
RESIGNATION OF Mr.. HESS.

The resignation of School Superin-
tendent John NJ Hess has saved the
county the expense of a recall cleo
ton, and it has saved Mr. Hess fur
ther worry and trouble over trying to
hold the office, which, at the best
isn't worth the price.
Mr. Hess lack of diplomacy with
the county and school officials and
prominent democrats and his gallan-
try in taking up the fight of a pretty
Yuma school teacher are primarily
the causes which have led up to his
quitting the office. AS an official it
can be said to his credit that he has
filled the office with competency,
and at all times apparently has had
the best interests Of the schools at
heart.
Whatever his connection with the
Young lady in the case may have
heell, the people of the county should
not hastily judge him without full
hearing. Certain letters are alleged
tC have been indicted by him to the
Yuma school teacher, but of the truth
of these matters no evidence has
beer advanced to the general pub
lie
Il is alleged by many that Mr.Hess
i; the victim of a political conspir-
acy on the part of those who wished
20 see him killed politically. The
Yuma incident, if it We're a fact. was
just what his enimies were looking
for, and they jumped on him with a
vengeance.
By his resignation Mr.. Hess not
Only saved the county considerable
expense, but he also saved the young
lady in the case much undesirable
publicity
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Standing before the senate and
house of representatives in joint ses-
sion as no other president has done
in more than one hundred and twelve
years, President Woodrow Wilson
stated last Tuesday simply and ter
sely what he thought ought to be
done for the welfare of the country
and asked his Legislative colleagues,
man to man, to aid in keeping the
pledges of their party. With a sweep
of decision that shattered precedent.
the president brushed aside all i'm
aginary boundries between congress
and the executive office and rescued
himself as he expressed it, from the
isolated island of jealous authority
which the presidency has come to be
regarded.
The presidents message was an un
clusively with the need for tho
rough. moderate and well-considered
revision of the tariff. He drew at
tention to the necessity for an early
reform in banking and currency
but refrained, he said, from urging
for the present, any other legislation
that might divert the energies Of
congress from its clearly defined
duty" toward the tariff question.
The message referred to no par
ticular schedule, mentioned no rates,
ard included no statistics. 1t was
an enunciation of the presidents prin-
ciples on tariff revision. His speci-
fic views and ideas as to rates and
duties, it has been generally accept
ed. will be contained in the tariff bill
it elf which he is now considering
in detail. The presidents decision
20 put the weight of the administra-
tion's influence behind the bill with
its various schedules as drawn by
the house ways and means committee,
caused him to omit specific refer
ence 10 tariff rates until the measure
was finally agreed upon in the open
ing days Of the present session.
The message urged that special
privilege and exemptions from COM
petition be cut out of the nations
tariff system and that the revision
be made Ito square with the facts as
they are" At the outset, the preSi-
dent called attention to the party's
pledge for tariff reduction.
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
RELIEF is OFFERED.

Overuse of water, inadequate drain
after irrigation, occasionally render
areas of farm land unfit for the pro-
duction of profitable crops. The rem
edies for these troubles are Well
known, but their application requires
time and some expenditure of money
To encourage the prompt installation
of drainage and the eradication Of
the alkali by washing it out, the sec
retary Of the interior has issued Il
public notice affording relief to all
those settlers on government pro
jects whose lands are thus affected.
Under the terms of this notice, the
reclamation service is authorized to
deliver water at q nominal rental
ers of such alkali lands Where such
lands have been included in the area
covered by a previous public notice.
the following method will be adopted: :
1.-The water right application and
public notice and other notices sup
Elementary to or amendatory thereof
will be suspended 50 far as they af-
feet the lands described
2-The date when the first Install
ment of the building operation and
maintenance charges will become due
and payable on said lands will be fix
e, hereafter by public notice
3-The commissioner of the general
and office will be instructed to cause
the records of this office and of the
local land office to be changed in ac-
uurdance herewith
4-The reclamation service will be
authorized to furnish water to said
land on rental basis. at not less
than The operation and maintenance
charges in force during the period of
such suspension.
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
DIRECT CHOICE OF SENATORS

The direct choice of United
States senators by the people was
authorized and made compulsory
Tuesday when the Connecticut leg
islatufe ratified the constitutional am
eldment submitted by congress les;
than one year ago For more than
sixty Years proposals have been made
to change the constitution so as to
provide for the direct election of Sen
aturs. 1t was not however, until June
- 1911, that the senate was induced
for the first time in its history to
give its consent to the change. On
that day it voted to submit to the
states the proposed amendment. The
resolution to submit had already
passed the house in a somewhat diff
ferent form Before adjournment Of
the session, both houses agreed to
the language to be employed, and
the resolution was deposited with
the secretary of state May 16, 1912,
for distribution among the states
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
SETTLERS, MAP.

complete descriptive map Of sol
and topography Of the Colorado RiN
er reservation in Arizona. Shows farm
land, fruit land, overflow land mesa
river, sloughs. sand alkali, roads, wa
terhOles and timber in the great Par
ker valley where $500 farms will BE-
panied by written description Of eV
cry acre Also complete report on
Parker project Price $500 postpaid
Randall Henderson Parker, Ariz
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
Re AP RICH REWARD

American mines and metallufgical
works, according. to returns made to
Mining and Engineering World made
a record during the first quarter of
1913 when ia companies disbursed
dividends totaling 23,304, ,82O. This
compares with the disbursement of
$21 ,7O0.390 by S3 companies during
the same period in 1912 and with
$21 $40 031 in 1911. Since incorpora-
ton the aforementioned companies
have to their credit no less than
$712,197, ,042 This is a return of
sos, ,629, 500 in excess of the combn-
ed issued capital of the ia cOmpan
equalled by but few industries.
The copper properties had much
the better quarter, for with only 25
contributing the quarters diSburse-
nlents reached a total of $11, ,423, 1877.
These 25 properties have had a re-
markable career during the years of
.hci1 operation, for no less than
$372, ,451 ,675 has been divided among
fortunate shareholders. All but about
Sl3,000,00) Of this amount came from
companies operating in the United
States, British Columbia properties
contributing approximately $4,000, 900
and Mexican properties So, 900 900
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
E EGYPTIAN WHEAT.

RIVERSIDE, April S.-From the
Nile valley to Southern California is
some distance, but not too far for
the Riverside enterprise to span. Mer-
its Of sEallu, or Egyptian wheat, have
led Henry l.. Graham to introduce
this cereal to local farmers. Seed of
the favorite grain fed thousands of
years ago in the stables of the Pha-
rahos and Ptolemies has been re-
ceived here The particular seed
was grown in Arizona.
Mr.. Graham has investigated the
foreign cereals adaptability to Cali
fornia conditions The experiments
last year in the similar climate and
soil of Arizona resulted favorably.
Three tons net of grain was the
yield. Only four pounds Of seed is
required to the acre. Both the grain
and fodder are excellent stock feed
Describing shallu Mr. Graham said ::
"A number of Riverside ranchers arc
seeding experimental plots to this eX-
cellent feed and fodder crop. Shallu
is of the sorghum family, is one
Of the best drouth resisting grains
known and is especially suited to
dry land farming. OF course, if ir.
ripated if will grow tn battar an.
vantage.
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
A SYMPATHETIC RESPONSE.

a young Irishman, in want Of a
rs f1ilOwo:
Dear Uncle:
If yea could sec how | blush for
shame, while | am writing, you would
pity me. Do you know why? Because
| have to ask you for a few pounds
and do not know how to express my
self 1t is impossible for me to tell
you; | prefer to die. | send you this
by messenger, who will wait for an
answer
your most obedient and affection
ate
Nephew"
"P. S. Overcome with shame for
what | have written | have been run
ming after the messenger in order to
take the letter from him, but | can
not catch him up. Heaven grant that
something may happen to stop him.
or that this letter may be lost"
The uncle was naturally touched
but was equal to the emergency. He
replied as follows:
MY Dear John:
Control yourself and blush nc
longer. Providence has heard your
prayers-the messenger lost your let
Ter
Your Affectionate Uncle"
The Parker post., 1913-04-12
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.

Administration tariff and income
tax in one bill was introduced in the
house Monday. The tariff measure
fc'3cves duties from many articles of
f1n1 and ciOthing. 1t makes sweeping
reductions of dut e. On many other
necessities rf life. arc increases the
G,itlei Oh n.amy Of tho luxuries.
The income tax levies on all in
comes above $4,000. The new rates
ar estimated to reduce the revenues
$50 900 geo annually This is expected
70 be made up by the income tax
Chairman Underwood of the ways
and means committee has issued a
statement explaining the tariff bill
and the theories Of the administra-
The Parker post., 1913-04-12

tion regarding revenue and tariff. TIL
bill makes an immediate % per cent
reduction on the sugar tariff; all
duty Is to be removed in 1916.
This decision was reached by the
president and house committee after
series of conferences. Louisiana
sugar planters were consulted, and
declared that immediate free sugar
would destroy the industry.
Raw wool is made free Immediate
ly with heavy reductions on all wool
en- goods. The free wool proposal is
backed by President Wilson. This
ard tie sugar program may result III
battle in both houses. Protection
&c the farmer is cut more than 80
per cent n an effort to reduce the
cost of living
Protection of steel and implement
E,anufacture l.: cut as much Meat ia
pet upon the free list. The duty on
cattle is cut to about one third.
Among the articles on the free list
are flour. bread, shoes, lumber, pota-
toes swine, corn, bibles, cash regis
tors, steel rails, fish, agricultural i'm
plements and leather.
Al ticles taken from the free list
include diamonds and other precious
stones, furs and spices The present
corporation tax, levying | per cent
on ali corporation incomes above So
600 is retained as part of the income
tax
The bill reverses the maximum and
minimum provision of the present law
The rate !; in the act are maximum,
and the president is given authority
to negotiate reciprocity treaties. max
ing concessions to countries that ia
vor american commerce. Such treat
les muse have the sanction of con-
sress.
A concession of per cent is made
in all tariff rates on goods brought
to this country in American built
ships and owned wholly by American
citizens.
Wheat and flour are on the free
list, but there is a 10 per cent duty
against countries imposing a tariff on
American flour. This excludes Can
ada and other flour exporting cOun-
trieS.
An income tax bill eXempts an in
come of four thousand dollars or less.
A man earning forty-one hundred dol
lars pays one per cent tax on the one
hundred, the amount which he earns
over the exempted sum- The bill adds
surtaX of one per cent additional
on earnings exceeding twenty thou
sand and two per cent additional on
earnings exceeding twenty thousand,
TWO per cent additional on earnings
exceeding fifty thousand, and three
per cent additional Oh earnings ex-
re eding one hundred thousand
Thus. the man with an income of
Ole million dollars pays one per cent
on sixteen thousand dollars, two per
cent on thirty thousand dollars, three
per cent on fifty thousand dollars,
fOur per cent on nine hundred thou
sand, making a total of thirty eight
thousand two hundred and sixty dol
lals The bill includes the proper
ty and earnings in this country of
persons living abroad
The ways and means committee
eE'imares that the income tax and
corporation tax will raise one hundred
milliOn dollars 2nrually.
The bill excludes the salary of the
president of the United States, judi
ges of the federal courts, and all Of
ficArs AMI employees of state, or of
any poligicaJ subdivision The meas
ure makes provision for tax incomes
from their own source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24

WANTED to keep a set of books after
$50 p. m Satisfaction guaranteed. Let
me give you real service at reason
able price Address D-4S, care Age
Herald 9-23-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24

FOR sALE-Grocery business. well esta5-
nshed and doing cash business. p. ..
Box H. 9-2S-6t
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W

MEN wanted to give away safety razors.
Biggest money maker in years 10
introduce King Quality Shaving Sticks
we will give free Rexor Safety Razor
with each stick sold. Send only 20
cents. We will SEND you samples at
once of soap and razors and terms
King Quality Soap Co.. % W. Broad
way. New York city. s-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24
LONE CENT A WORD
fOk -. l.,lsllIo

RATEs-0nc cent word dayi no nd.
taken for less than 25c for first fnser-
ti0n. Cnsh must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24
ROOMS WANTED-BOARD

K1ETED-Three uifurnished rooms in a
Z private locality, Southside or North
+ side preferred; must be convenient u
echool references exchanged. Address
Xrls, Age-H~raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24

nearly a hundred remedies without rs
lief. Was bedfast for year and en-
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city, cured with a single bottle Read
what he says: For two years / SUI
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ONE CENT A WORD
MANIFESTATIONS

RATES-One cent word day; no ad.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
TON Cash must accompany order.
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WANTED-BCAkDEttS
MISCELLANEOUS
MOVED.
HOUSEK EEPERS

YOUR furniture Repaired. upholstered
q and repoished while you use,it. Ad-
= dress w. II. Paxton. 5400 walnut ave.
y - 9-24-4t
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WANTED-hELP

RANTED--At once, compostor on week
1<1y paper. young man or lady who can
q oet three gallies day with clean proof;
\ wages IS week. Journal Carbon Hill
z Ala. 9-24-2t
ANTED-companion for old lady; fam
n lilies for coal digging: blacksmith,
steady work: BRICK masons; man cook
4 for private family; camp cook, $50 and
Etboaad: other openings. Room GIG,
s I III. u1ber Commerce Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24
FLOWER BULBS


For early winter and spring
blooms. plant now in pots or open
ground. Early Winter Roman Hy-
acinths. dozen, SOC. Dutch Hya-
cinths, assorted colors. dozen, soc.
Paper White Narcissus, doz.. 25c.
Trumpet Major Vellow) Narcissus.
dozen, 25c. Single Mixed Tulips,
dozen. lac. Double Mixed Tulips.
dozen, 2oc. Preesias tplant in
pots), dozen, I5c. | have large,
complete assortment of all fall
planting bulbs.
JOHN l.. PARKER,
Druggist, Florist and Seedman.
Woodward Bldg.
9-24-i;
WILL exchange $1,000 mortgage on High
land ave. residence. due 1915, bearing s
per cent interest, for unencumbered Ala
pama farm lands OF city property. AIS
Empire Bldg. 9-24-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24

FOR SALE or to lease about 5000 acres
of coal lands in Nation and Fayette
counties. in bodies of about 20OO acres
near Brilliant and 20o0 acres on the
Apsey river. 1gnatius Pollak, Culman
Ala. 9-21-tf
WILL exchange entire subdivision, 81
lots, West Fairfield Corey for Bir-
mingham property. Cali o. r. Hutch-
eson. Main 5414. 9-7-tf
IF you want oil lands or leases in Caddo
field t7000 acres) write G. w. Brown,
Jefferson. Tex. 9-4-l7t
FOR SALE-New Home machine, in good
condition; also Young Peoples Library
in II volumes at very reasona BILE price:
q bargain. Main 3941-J. 9-2A-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-24

BE a barber; easy work, big wages; few
weeks completes by our method: earn
while learning, tools furnished; write
for catalogue. Moler Barber College,
Atlanta. Ga. 9-lo-.ot
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FOR RENT
Small Southside apartment facing
BehSens park, on two. car lines; liy-
ing room, dining room. kitchen. two
bedrooms and bath; furnace heat:
has rooms; rental S25
BEST SERVICE"
JEMISQN
REAL ESTATE 4 ms. co.
21l N, goth st. Phone $3.50
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WANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-foung men for railway news
service; security required. 3lS N. Zgtn.
S-12-tf
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WANTED-PoWDER MEN, PUNCH
4 Il ERS, MIXERS OR HANDY MEN;
GOOD WAGES, STEADY WORK AT
DYNAMITE FACTORY; THREE
MILES FROM THEBES ILL, On
c. & e. l. RY. WRITE THE AETNA
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