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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

George Bancroft, who is now eighty
nine years old, says he still remembers
his early literary days, when he received
two dollars for long article, and was
very glad to get 1t.
The collection OF Corean books late
" acquired by the British Museum pos
sesses considerable interest and impor-
lance. 1t consists Of Corean editions OF
the Chinese classics, of native historical
works and Of novels.
The name Of Pushkin is exceeding
ly popular throughout Russia Every
anniversary OF tho death Of the poot, who
foil in an unfair duel fifty years ago, is
religiously observed, while the name Of
his murderer is abhorred.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
wrote her four stories-'That Lass o
Lowrie's, THE Fire at Grantley Mills"
''Pretty Polly Pemberton," and 1.-THE
Fortunes OF Philippa Fairfax"-all
within less than year and four months.
Paul Du Chaillu, the author and
traveller, is a small, round-shouldered
man, about ffty-two years old. He is
far from good-looking, but has q vivaci-
ty OF manner and brightness in his con-
versation which make the listener for
get his want OF good looks.
Marshall P. Wilder learns from his
London publishers that the copy OF his
book, people I've Smiled With" which
was presented to the Prince Of Wales,
was bound in morocco and had the title
and presentation engraved in silver
The cover tips were also silver. Mr..
Wilder and the Prince are great friends.
John G. Nicolay, one of the writers
Of the Century life of Lincoln, is the
son Of German peasants and began his
career as o boy in country store at
four dollars q month; he regarded him
self lucky when he was promoted from
that position to be printers devil in the
Office OF the Pike County Free Press,
and gradually worked himself up to be
editor and proprietor; he is now Mar
shall Of the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
n LOiuoh SOooiP bA'SS "Ao
ing story as illustrative OF Lord Tenny-
sons peculiar manners in society" In
his early days, when he had no greater
horror than that Of being lionized,
great lady wished to introduce to the
laureate musician who had set some
Of his songs to music. A party was
given for the occasion. The laureate
and the musician sang his
songs to him with every power of ex-
preston that he knew how to produce.
At the end of the performance every
body waited the word of the poet.
There was blank silence. The hostess
feared that the songs had not produced
a good impression. The silence became
At length, from the corner
where Tennyson sat came voice chok-
ing with emotion: "Do you not see that
/ am weeping?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
BIRDS IN THE GARDEN.
Here IL Writer Who Regards Birds rs
His Friends.

Here Is Writer Who Regards Birds rs
His Friends.
lam not one Of those who think birds
q nuisance in the garden. gladly give
chem chance &C the fruits they desire
between their forages on insects. There
.Are more songsters and less insects in
my garden think than in any other for
= long distance around.
One thing that conduces to the pres
'ence Of birds is my encouragement to
them to rest on my grounds. / inclose
u sketch of several homes for birds
made Of sections Of tree trunks that l
have located in my garden.
The blocks were sawed of and after
wards followed out sufficiently for q
nesting-place by the use Of an inch
Angur. The section to the right was
bored out from below, after which an
entrance was bored in from the side and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

IT Is common belief that al advertise
ments Of medicines are gross exaggerations
ngo Dr. Shallenberger, of Rochester, Pa,
discovered an Antidote for Malaria, and the
medicine has had large sale without news
paper advertising. Could o lie live and pros
per so many years without helpl We are
now telling thepubicth roughthen newspaper
that such q remedy is within the reach of
every sufferer from Malaria, and shall state
nothing that does not square with absolute
truth. A. 7. SHALLENBERGER IL Co,
Rochester, Pa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

. lighting stick provided; then it was
mailed to a tree to represent q stump.
The smaller one had an opening made
from the top, over which roof was
mailed, as shown in the sketch. 1t GER
calmly does not require unusual skill or
1ngenuity to build number of breeding
boxes of these or similar designs and
9asten them into the trees for the little
Meathered policemen, who pay we'll by
1lh6ir efforts in insect destruction for the
fruits they consume.-Popular Garden
Ing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
Consumpt on surely Cured.

ToTHE EDITOR Please inform your read.
ers that have positive remedy for the
above named disease. BY its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. shall be glad to send two
bottles Of my remedy FREE 20 any Of your
readers who have consumption II they will
send me their express and post-office ad-
dress Respectfully, I. A SLocUM. NJ c.,
ISL Pearl street, New York.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
PRUNING.

IN Important Point and But Little Un.
derstood BY Many Gardener.
There Is no point in connection with
gardening that is really so little under
sDtood as pruning, says the Ohio Farmer.
We have heard some preach the doc
'4Elne Of ..prune mot at al" but we pre-
GIamo they have boon forced to teach
nach doctrine from having seen some
fearful illustrations Of bad work. Then
there are those who advocate pruning
whenever the knife Is sharp, and they
must have been taught in the miseries
-ofsome neglected orchard. There Is no
doubt whatever that it is safer to prune
mot at all than to have sharp knife in
che hands Of an ignoramus. 1t is quito
certain the comparative neglect and in
difference into which the cultivation Of
che dwarf pear has fallen has been
caused by the bad mistakes Of ignorant
pruners. 1t is not at all uncommon to
600 dwarf pear tree in the spring with
all Its young vigorous growth cut away.
Nothing but fruit spurs left All the
force Is thus sent into the towering con-
-dition. The trees are mass Of bloom,
but the fruit is few and far between. A
jndicious thinning out of weak branches,
90 rs to get good form to the tree, is
about all the pruning required. II there
Is tendency to produce an over proper
Zion Of fruit spurs, cut out good por-
7kiOn Of them.
Apple trees often require pruning
when somewhat advanced in years.
The old, stunted branches should be
cut out now and then whenever young
and vigorous shoot is inclined to take
its place. Peach trees especially should
be subjected to this sort of pruning
The grapevine when trained on lattice
work or trellises is very liable to have
Ats strong branches at the end Of the
vine, and the good primer is ever on the
alert to get young, strong branch up
from near the ground. When he can
get this he often takes out an older one
weakened by age or bearing, and re-
places 1t with youth and vigor. The
rule in pruning grapevines is to shorten
<he shoots in proportion to their
strength, but Of course those who are
following any particular system will
Prune according to the rules comprising
Chat system. AS general rule, how
ever. we can say that excellent grapes
can be had by any system of pruning,
FOR the only object in any case is to get
strong shoots to push where they may
be desired, or to add to the increased
vigor Of the shoot and increased size in
4he fruit it bears.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
VALUE OF CORN FODDER.
An Interesting Discussion by Prof. Henry,
OF tho wisconsin Experiment Station.

An Interesting Discussion BY ProL Henry,
Of tho wisconsin Experiment Station.
A. b. T., Corning. Ia, writes: Tame
hay is selling in this section at IS per
ton. What would be the value per
acre of stalk fields-corn about fifty
bushels to the acre?"
Our experiment stations are each year
throwing considerable light upon this
subject, and fortunately we have from
this source some data which will help
considerably in the discussion, though
there is much yet to be wrought out.
Tho first part Of the problem Is the yield
Of corn-stalks per acre when the grain
amounts to fifty bushels. Tho report Of
the Pennsylvania Experiment Station
by DR.. Armsby for 1857 gives some valu-
able figures in this line. Here is the
grouping by him Of the yield of corn
and corn fodder (stover) at four expert
ment stations:
YIELD OF CORN AND CORN FODDER (sTovER) AT
FOUR EXPERIMENT STATIONS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

IHAvE used Bulls Sarsaparilla with en-
tire success in cases Of syphilitic, scrofuloui
and other skin and gandular diseases. 1t II
purpose.-James Moore, NJ u. Louisville, Ky
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
Florence, Ala.

Tho personally conducted excursions to
E:.;s rapidly growing city have been 80 sue
cessful that the Chicago q Eastern Illinois
Railroad, Evansville Route, will run one on
each Of the following dates-Feb. 4th, 18th,
18th and 25th. For copy Of Alabama AS
It Is" and further information send to
William Hill, Gen. Pass. Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

TEE reru best wdv to know whether or not
Dobbins' Electric Soap ia as good as it Is
SAID 10 be, is to try IL yourself. 1t can't de-
ceive you. Be sure to get no imitation.
There are lots of them. Ask your grocer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

MI friend, look here you know how weak
and nervous your wife is, and you know that
Carter's Iron Pills will relieve her, now
why not be fair about it, and buy her box
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

TEE highest ambition of some men is to
be seen on o corner talking with police
man.-Texas Siftings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

HoLLow-EYED little children, worms are
Rnawing at their vitals. Their pleading
looks should make mother quickly get
them DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

THE scissors editor Of q newspaper is apt
TO make great many cutting remarks.-N.
Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

You can t.help liking them, they are so very
small and their action Is SO perfect One pin
adose Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

WHEN man Is attacked by ala grippe" Il
makes him weak in his knees and strong il
his 'neeze.-Kearney Enterprise.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

THE real-estate man wants the earth, and
usually has some ground for such desire.
--Kearney Enterprise.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

Tm farmer who makes his own pork
nnd beef puts another bond on health
and pays himself for so doing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

WHEN man having round million asks
emaid in marriage, he seldom gets fiat re-
fusal.-Boston Transcript
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

WHEN the grip gets complicated with su
eide 1t generally proves fatal.-Boston Hel
aid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it ispleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &c
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial inits
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles BY all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC syrup CO
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY REW YoRK. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

DoN'T Neglecta Cough Take some Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar instGnter.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minuta
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

LOVE and liquor make the world 90 round
Washington Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

IT takes q pretty sharp remark to cut {
slow man TO the quick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

CHRONIC Nasal Catarrh positively cured
BY DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 50 cents, by
druggists
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

A LAWYER convinced against his will
charges for each correction still.-Puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

KEEP pieces of chalk where the young
animals can lick them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

Rich, fragrant, fine, ''Tansfirs Punch"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-03-01

Fed puts the most flesh on young
nsnuA
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
An unfortunnte Dehtnr.

The Boston Glcbe calls attention
to the case OF q woman who has
Just l:een released from a Mass,
achusetts Jail after being imprison-
cd fourteen months for contempt
of court.
It seems that the woman was or
dered to pay certain money suppos-
ed to be in her possession. She
declared that she did not have the
money and did not control but the
court held that her failure 10 obey
Its order was contempt and sent
her to jail. Now, the committing
judge has discharged the prisoner
on the gr0nnd that he is satisfied
stlat she has no money and cannot
pay.
Our Boston contemporary says
that no matter by what name such
a proceeding Is called, it is in fact
imprisonment for debt, and moths
ing else.
1t was in the judges power 60
keep this poor woman locked mp
for the remainder of her life, but
fourteen months win appear mon
stFOus enough now that her inAo-
cent has been admitted.
Was it not President Madison
who said that the power of judges
to punish for contempt was "a
power inconsistent with republican
institutional" That was an ex.
IRENE opinion, perhaps, but the
Massachusetts case makes one in
cline to view It with some favor
AAGn;G Constitution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
HARD SWEATERS, THESE.


Tive Webster County Men Engagsd
In the Warrant Swearing Trade.
On Che 18th aIt. Constable w.
.. Morgan arrested Marion Jack
SON on a warrant sworn out by
Charles Middleton. charging him
with stealing holt pint Of whls.
Ky. He was carried before jus
Itice w. 8. Stokes OF the twerty.
fifth district of Webster county
for commitment, and was released
under a $25 bond for his appear
ance at the next term OF Webster
Superior court.
jackson swore out a vibrant e,r
Middleton the same day, charging
him with SANDER, but when the
case went to trial the warr.ls: wa
withdrawn.
On Sunday last Jackson swose
out another warrant for Middle.
ton, charging him with forgery,
and on the same day Middleton
swore out another warrant for
Jackson, to have him bound over
to keep the peace,and the case was
set for trial on the 25th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
A General Tie.up

Of all the means of public convey
ance in large city, even for a few
hours, during a strike OF the EN-"
ployes, means a general paralyzing
of trade and industry tor the time
being, and is attended with an
enormous aggregate loss to the
community. How much more Sc
riOus to the individual is the gems
eral tie-up of bis system, known as
constipation, and due tothe strike Of
the most important organs for more
prudent treatment and better care.
If too long neglected, a torpid or
sluggish liver will produce serious
forms of kidney and liver diseases,
malarial trouble and chronic dys.
pepsia. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pur-
gative Pellets are a preventive and
cure of these disorders. They arc
prompt, sure and effective, pleas
ant to take and positively harm
]ass,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
HOW THE PARSON BROKE THE
SABBATH.

On the grave of Parson Williams
The grass is brown and bIeached;
II Ia more than fifty winters
Since he lived and laughed and
preached.
But his memory in New England
No winter snow can kill;
OF his goodness and his drollness
Countless legends Iinger still.
And amoung those treasured le>
gends,
hold this one ms q boom
How he got in Deacon Crosby's hay
On Sunday afternoon.
He was midway in q sermon,
Most orthodox, on grace,
When sound of distant thunder
Broke the quiet of the place.
Now the meadow of the Crosby's
Lay full within his sight,
AS he glanced from the window
Which stood open on his right.
And the green and fragrant hay.
cocks
BY acres there did Standl
Not meadow like the deacen's
Looking out with anxious eyes.
Nov, my Brethren" called the
pArson,
And he called with might and
main,
awe must get in Brother Cross
by's hay;
It's our duty now most plainI"
And he shut the great red Bible,
And tossed his sermon down; !.
Not a man could turn more'swif-
fly
Than the parson in that town.
And he ran now to the meadow.
With all his strength and speed.
And the congregation followed,
All bewildered in his lead.
With a will they worked and
shouted,
And cleared the fields apace:
And the parson led the singing,
While the sweat rolled down his
face.
And it Numbered fercer, louder,
And the dark grew east and west;
But the hay was under cover,
And the parson had worked best.
4: And again in pew and pulpit
Their places took, composed:
And the parsou preached his SER
mon
To fifteenth" where it closed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
THE GARTER Cosr HIx 81, 900.
A Pittsburg Pawnbroker Victim.
ICED by n Woman.

Ese0 DY WOmaus
There is one Pawnbroker IN
Pittsburg, Pa. who has registered
a solemn vow that never again will
he do the gallant for a pretty wO-
man, even though she be in dire
distress. His last experience cost
him $1,000 worth Of jewels and 0
big row with his wife.
A few days ago a remarkably
! pretty girl. richly attired, walked
into his store and said; 81 am
stranded in this city. ] ann an
actress and would like to borrow q
little money"
Certainly" replied the pawnt
broker. smiling: "what security
have your I;
"Oh. l forgot abe said. and .
deep crimson suGused her cheeks,
"may / retire for a momentfS
The door of o private Office was
opened and the beauty entered.
She soon came back and held a
jeweled garter In her hand. II was
worth $50. A little conversation,
and the pawnbroker advanced $40.
The girl started to go. She got as
far as the door, turned, and, blush>
ing fiery red, said: "If you please,
have you piece of stringf My
my-stocking is coming down."
He furnished the Irvine and she
again retired, emerging in a mo-
ment. The door was reached
again and again she returned.
'"rhe strings broke" she mourn
fully said, ''and l can't go out up>
on the street. Won't you 90 next
door and get me a pair of elastic
garters7"
The unsuspec.ing pawnbroker
took a sdime and entered the near
est dry goods store. The girls at
the counter laughed at him, and
as soon as possible he pushed the
garters in his pocket and hurried
back TO his store. 1t was empty
and about $4,000 worth Of dia-
mond rings and watches had been
taken. ne forget the paper par,
eel in his pocket and went home a
poorer and wiser man. That night
his wife found the carriers in her
husbands pocket. There was
scene in tie household.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
A Lone Congressman.

Mr.. Cheadleof Indiana has The
unique distinction ofnot belonging
to sny committee of congress.
though he is a member of the
House, and not an entirely inslg.,
nificant one. Why Mr.. Reed
should bestow that distinction on
DIR. Cheadle, who is a republican Of
good standing, is not certain, but
some people think they know.
They have no idea that the speaker
forgot the gentleman from Indiana.
On the contrary, they are sure that
Mr., gbeadie was left eff the com.
mittees because Mr.. Reed remem-
bered him only too well as a a re-,
publican congressman who bOlted
the caucus nomination for chaplain
OF the house and helped the demo-.
Gratis t. elect the old blind preachs
er. MllbuFn, thus depriving a re-
latiOn Of the President of q good 4
fat plame,
Mr.v Reeds course, therefore.
vas probably influenced by his de-.
sire to maintain discipline in the
party-to punish traitors who.
ventured to vote as they think they
should do, In spite of the caucus.
The speaker also felt probably that
a man Who ventured to offend a
relation Of the president, thus
bringing the House in danger Of
the anger of the great dispenser OF
patronage, should be severely nun.
ished. Mr.. Cheadle is therefore a
peace Offering ON the Harrison Il.
tar.
But Mr.. Reed waR S=Ss.ssT..
moved most by his feeling thst
Mr.. Cheadle's treachery had
brought a tremendous misfortune
On the republicans of the House.
For two years be and his colleagues
will be forced to listen every dav
to q democratic praver.- AEroos.
Telegraph.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
Happy HoOsiers.

VIM. Timmons, Postmaster of
Idaville, Ind, writes: Electric
Bitters has done more for me than
all other medicines combined, for
that bad feeling arising from Kid
ney and Liver trouble.N John
Leslie, farmer and stockman, of
same place, says: Find Electric
Bitters to be the best Kidney and
Liver medicine, made me feel like
a new man." J. w. Gardner,
hardware merchant same town,
says: electric Bitters is just the
thing for a man who is all run
down and don't care where ne lives
or dies; he found new strength,
good appetite, and felt just like
he had a new lease on life. Only
SOC. bottle, at T. d. Sales Drug
Store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08

A CITIZEN of EatontOn smokes
about twelve pounds of tobacco
yearly in a pipe that he declares is
over 200 years old. This leads a
mathematical person to calculate
that it that were the average
amount used in the pipe since its
first day, 2,4OO pounds of the weed
have been burned in its bowl, and
if the first twelve dollars had been
put out at compound interest at
the rate of 10 per cent, it would
now have grown to the sum OF
81, 752, 443, 200. Just how this
would have benefited the fast
owner does net appear,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08

The country never had presi>
dent who cared less for the people,
or for whom the people cared less,
than it has now; and the situation
recalls the remark of the Snowman
when the movement of the panOra-
ma brought to the front the picture
of Daniel in the lions den. "Dan-
iel." said the Snowman, "didn't
give a d. for the lions, and the
lions didn't give a d for Dan
iel."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-01-08
The Coming Comet.

1t is fancied by a grateful pat.
ron that the next comet will ap-
pear in the form of huge bottle,
having "Golden Medical Discov-
cry" inscribed upon it in bold
characters. Whether this conceit
and high compliment will be verb
ned, remains to be seen, but DR..
Fierce will send forth that won>
derful vegetable compound, and
potent eradicatOr of disease. II
has no equal in medicinal and
health'giving properties, for inns
parting vigor and tone to the liver
and kidneys, in purifying the
Hood, and through 1t cleansing
and renewing the whole system
For scrOfulous humors, and con,
sumption, or lung scrofula, in It,
early stages, it is a positive spe,
cifc. Druggists.