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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

Kansas City Globe: The nomina-
ton of Senator Plumb for president in
1892 by some Kansas newspaper or an
other, even though the editor of it may
be postmaster, is timely suggestion,
if it bears no fruit in 1892. II reflect,
the popular veiw of the west thai the
west should begin asserting itself in
politics strongly aud in no way can
this be done more torcibly than betray-
ing orr ambition to be represented in
the highest departments of the govern
ment, in the white house, III the treas
ury, etc. Naming Senator Plumb in
connection with the presidency is true
to western ideas, hopes and sentiment,
for he is thoroughly q representative
man of the west, self-made, virile,
broadgauged, sensible, practical and
full of the vigor that has made the
west a part of this country which in a
few years will name and elect Preston
B. Plumb president of the United
States, or some western man OF his
Lincoln mould in mind and stature.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
FUGITIVE FACTS.

A Scotch printer invented the pos
tage stamp.
In Switzerland goats arc trained L
tend the flocks Of sheep.
The largest gun on earth does not
weigh more than ZIG tons.
The estimated population of the
District of Columbia Is 233, 4S0.
The japanese make artificial tor
toise shell with the whites of eggs.
The climate ofChina is said TO be
growing not only colder, but dryer.
And now there is black ice cream,
Turkish pruncs being used for the CO.
loring.
Ten years ago good buffalo head
sold for $l5 10 $40. Tho price now
ranges from $7j to $i0O.
The captains of The big ocean steam
ships plying Oh the Atlantic get sala-
ries OF from 1900 to 80, 100 year.
Canadian railway statistics show
that Canada has l2,G2S miles In oper-
alton, an increase of 5C6 miles during
1889.
Sixty years ago railroads were I'M
known in this country, and the popu-
lolion Of the United States consisted OF
l2,000,000 people.
The largest greenback eXtant is
worth $4,000 and there Is only one
such note in existence. Of$5,O00 notes
there re seven.
According to the Army Register for
1850 the army Of the United States
cousists,of 2S,792 officers and men, and
1853 retired officers and men.
Lake Chclan, Washington never
freezes, although in latitude Is. The
reason given is that ii is so deep, and
the warm water rises from the bottom
to Supplant the cold.
The total length of The telegraph
linGs OF the world amounts 10 33l,0ji
miles. Earope has 2lG,490; America
has l63,G42; Asia, IG,S00; Australia,
u ,20l, and Africa, 1860.
Australia has entered the world as
a silver producer, and turned out III
1899 100000 ounces a week-most of
it from a single mine, the Broken Hills,
or $15,G00000 year.
There are 10000 Italians in the
city OF New York. Seventy thousand
are herded in one lille district COM
pris;ng only few squares m the vi
cinity of Mott and Elizabeth streets.
Portions of the Bible are to-day
translated into % times as many
tongues a. were heard on the day of |
Pontecost. During the present centu-
~ alone it has been pat into $50 Ian
guages.
1t has been estimated that the land |
in Central Park, New York, which
cost $G,000,000, is now worth
over $I00,0O0,000. The maintenance
Of the park costs 100000 u year.
There are 10000 Bands OF Hope and
Juvenile temperance societies in the
United Kingdom, with nearly 2,000,-
100 members. The Scottish Union in
dudes 600 societies and 10000 MEM
lpvS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
An OssIfled Man In Concord-HIs stifIened
Condition.

l
James Melvin of Concord, Mass.
may he said TO be IN tough luck
For twelve years he has lain upon q
bed unable to change his position
The osseous portions of his body have
united into one piece, and from the
crown of his head to the soles of his
feet there Is not a joint responsive to
his will. Every bone IN his frame has
grown into the adjoining bone.
Even the bones of his neck and spinal
column are united firmly into one and
are as rigid MS u bar of iron.
The ribs are joined one to another
bv their connecting tissues, and the
chest is nothing more or less than
box of bone. 1t is utterly incapable
OF expansion, and breathing Is possible
only because of the comparative free
dom of the diaphragm and the pIiabil-
ity Of The muscles of the abdomen.
Human ingenuity could hardly de-
wise more effective arrangement Of
the limbs as means OF torture.
Both hips are disjointed, and the low
er legs have been drawn sharply to-
the left side of the body, and thus
held through the ossilicalion Of the
knee joints. The left leg crosses M
der the right, and the left heel is pres
scd so firmly against the right hip
that il is only by the use of considera-
tlc force that strong person can
draw them apart sufficiently to insert
;hin piece of cloth. The upper arms
are pressed close to the sides OF The
body, while forearms rest upon The
abdomen, the fingers, upon the ends
OF which are large chalky formations,
pointing downward. The head is
turned a quarerto the left. The jaws
are fixed, and food can be administers
cd in liquid form only through an APP
er;ure made by The extraction OF sew
cral teeth. The MUSCLES q. the face |
and throat are in good condition, and |
are the only ones in the whole body |
that are movable. Three years ago
he became blind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

An EASTERN writer says that in the
east they do not have free access to
cheap corn as we do in the west, and
hence they are compelled to resortioR
more economical feeding of the pigs.
They are in great luck. Feeding corn
TO pigs is not a cheap method of feed
ing. II has been the most expensive
method that could be adopted, in the
opinion of the Rural and Stockman.
To stuff pigs with corn would be ex-
pensive II our aeighbor produced the
corn and carted it to our swine pen
and furnished 1t for nothing. The ex-
elusive corn diet has cost the farmers
OF this country millions Of dollars and
will cost them millions more if they
continue to do it. Pigs need a food
that will make them grow and make
them Vigorous. Corn will not do II.
II will fatten them, but how often
have VIC said, what seems to be so inn
perfectly understood, that fat is not
growth. Pasture alone is better for
pigs than corn alone. Mind, we do
not say that the pig should have no
corn. Some corn is good for It. But
corn should not be its main diet.
Swine are naturally tough; and IL
our improved hogs are not what the
old razor backs were in this respect, 1t
Is the result of the conditions that sur
round them and we tell you that the
corn crib has had more to do with
the weakening Of our swine than any
thing else.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
a SPECIALISTS FEE.
no Charged n Thousand Dollars For Saying
the Patient Would Die.


Doctors, no matter how prominent
they are, can't begin to demand the fees
that physicians OF com parative standing
can in New York City. l happen to
have personal knowledge Of a case in
point
New York's most successful heart and
lung specialist has a practice that is
estimated at $50, 900 year. This is not
large estimate. He was one day sum-
moned to the bedside of a very wealthy
banker, who lived up in Connecticut,
over one hundred miles from New York
City. The eminent physician was
ushered into the sick man S room as soon
as he arrived. 1t took him just five min
utes to form his opinion, without resort
ing to scarcely an examination.
When the physician came out Of the
sick room, the brother of the banker
said: SWELL, DR.. , what do you
think?"
"Your brother will not live twenty
four hours" was the laconic reply.
"That's what our physician here has
told us, but we didn't know but what
there might be chance for him."
None whatever"
"What is your bill, doctorP"
at will DO $1,000"
'Wha at" exclaimed the other.
"Why, that is outrageous. You haven't
done thing for u.s."
81 have abandoned my practice in
New York for whole day TO come up
here in response to your imperative
summons. You wanted to know Just
what your brothers chances of life are.
You have found out. My bill is $1,000
no more and no less. Ishan't abate one
cent of II, unless make it nothing.
You can take your choice between these
two courses, for ! wouldn't sue you If
you refused to pay"
A check for $1,000 was made out to the
physicians order. The banker died
three hours later.-Minneapolis Trib-
une.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

Thirteen states answered to their
names at the first national roll call,
which was taken hundred ears ago,
sixteen to the second, seventeen to
the third, twenty-three to the fourth
tweniy-GOurto the fifth, twenty-siz
% the sixth, thirty to the seventh, thir-
tv-lhreeto The eighth, thirty-seven to
che ninth, thirty-cight to the tenth, and
gorty-twO 10 the eleventh.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The car is mOmentarily in expec-
lation of violent death. He fears
bomb, and when it comes to taking
his meals he watches the cooking, eats
The coarsest food and has ry'dish
tasted before he puts knife, fork or
spoon to his victuaIs. The cars life
is one Of as many deprivations, almost
as that of an exile in Siberia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The IndusirialIst, published at the
State Agricultural College, In it's issue
Of June 18th, contains photo engrav-
ing Of the main building Of the col
lsge also . general view Of the insti-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The prisoners in the Kansas peniten-
tiary were given on the 4th inst. day
of complete immunity from any toll
and treated TO q grand dinner. About
100 visitors were present, among them
Judge David ]. Brewer of the supreme
court, who delivered an address to the
prisoners.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
First publication July T., 1850
Notice of AppOintment-Admin-
ictpotn-.

State of Kansas, Cherokee County; Sc:
In the m after Of the estate OF John simmons
late OF Cherokee County, Kansas.
NOTICE or APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given, that IN the :0th day Of
June, A. ID. ls9O, the undersig ned was, Ivy The
probate court OF Cherokee county, Kansas.
duly appointed and qualified rs administrator
of the estate of John simmons late Of Chernkur
county, deceased. All parties interested in
said estate will take notice aud govern them
selves accordingly,
PHiLiP UsREY, Administrator
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The Kansas City News is going to
pay the expenses of the most popular
clerk, either lady or gentleman, in
that city of trip TO the Yosemite falls
in California. The clerk will be voted
for on blank published ilthe News
each day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

According to recent figures the peo-
ple of this country are longer lived
than those of Europe. In this coun-
try Is persons out OF every 1000 die
each year, in England the average is
20 and in Germany %.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The agricultural college professors
have figured it out that two little spar
rows in ten years will produce all an
cestry of 27j,7l6.9S3,G9S birds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

tuition, an interior view Of the chem
ical labratory, drawing room, kitchen
labratory, sewing room, carpenter
shop and printing Office. In each of
these different departments the stud
ents are shown to be at their work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The Cheyennes and Arapahoes OBJ
ject to having land allotted to them in
severalty and ceding their surplus land
10 the United States.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

Senator ingalls, delivered the Fourth
ofJuly address at Haverhill, Mass,
his birthplace, upon the occasion of
the 2j0th anniversary of that little
ciiY's founding.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

A recount of the census in twenty
four districts in Kansas City was be-
gun last Monday morning. Whats
the matter with Baxter having a re-
count? We don't think but what all
were counted but there is nothing
like being metropolitan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

-Professor-"Mr. Chumpy, l am
anxious for your fathers sake to break
the long list Of demerit marks you have
won here. Do you think you will ever
learn any thing2" mo, SIR" ''Mark
Mr.. Chumpy IS having correctly
answered all the questions put to him
in this lesson. "-Philadelphia T.mea
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

A brave woman i'll Girard did
what the courts of this state are una
lie to do. She abolished al original
package house by breaking the bottles
and horse whipping the keeper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given 10 'hc stockholders ~
the Galena, Guthrie y Western Railway Com
pany that meeting Of the stockholders NJ said
company will be held at the comranys o.icc in
the city of Baxter Springs, Kun,as, upon the
18th day of August. lsaO, at { a. clock p. IN. for
the purpose OF clrcting the Board G.: DuuctOrs
of said company Tor the ensuins y"ar.
.. J. Nix HOI.S.
Dated July 10th, 1859. Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
The Richest Gold Mine Ever Discovered.

The lsiCheHl SfOlu Mine Ever OlScONereo'
Tin Cup, Col, is in culver Of ex-
element over rich discovery that
has been made there and which was
fully substantiated early Tuesday
morning in what to all appearances
looks TO be q mountain of gold. The
first reports were calculated TO turn
the country upside down and were OF
the widest nature. The fact, how
ever, remains that the richest gold vein
ever opened in the world lies just six
miles from that place, and If the dip
holds out it will cause an excitement
that will put the early days of Califor-
mia and Pixies Peak to shame. With
out doubt Messrs. Mccormick and
Lewis, the owners, have so far the
richest thing on the surface of the
earth. The lowest assay obtained
thus far has been - ounces 10 the ton,
and there are specimens that will pan
by pulverizing il in common mortar
aud washing II at least $4,000 10 the
ton.
Two men are taking out right now
5000 worth Of metal each day, and
they are in the hill only eighteen feet
from the surface. From the best in
formation ohtainable the gold streak
is worth $1,000 a ton. II the streak on
it's dip goes down into the mountain
1000 feel, it is worth 1897 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
Senator FnrwcIi's scheme to Bring OH
Rain with Dynamite.

Washington. July S.-Within a
short time the agricultural depart
ment hopes to make an interesting cX-
pertinent probably on the plains near
the state line of Kansas and Colorado.
In the agricultural appropriation bill,
which is expected to become Il law
this week, is All item appropria,ing
$1,000 for the purpose Of an expert
ment in producing rainfall by eXplo-
sion of dynamite. This paragraph
was put in the bill by The Influence OF
Senator Farwcli, who for many years
has believed that rainfall may be in
duced by the Use of explosives. Sec
re;arv Itusk thought well Of the idea
and the senator induced the commit
tee on agriculture TO make provision
for the experiment. Senator Farwell s
notion is that about twenty-five lbs.
of dynamite should be exploded at a
time a Ealf u mile or so in the air, the
material being sent mp by means Of in-
expensive paper balloons and eXplod-
ed by time fuses. Senator Farwell
and Secretary Rusk believe success
sion of such explosions will cause
rain TO fall over a considerable area.
At least the experiment in their opin-
ion is worth making, for if it should
succeed cheap and effective solution
of the arid land problem would have
been discovered. The members of
the senate committee on agriculture
do not express much faith III the sue
cess of the undertaking.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The most denseIy populated square
mile in the world is i'll the city OF
New York. 1t is inhabited by 27O,OOO
people, the larger part of whom are
Italians who speak only their native
language.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

DIR. Samuel Francis Smith, who, in
1892, wrote the national anthem
America" is still living ut his home
IN Newton, Mass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

4 curious feature Of the artificial
teeth industry is the variety Of color
required for different countries. Cam
ada, for instance, demands treih Of
snowy whitencss; South Arnerira
those Of a yellow color, and China on
" black teeth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The bodies Of forty-fve deer were
found piled up in . heap near Weaver
vile. Cal, recently. They lay at the
bottom Of high bluff, from which they
had apparently fallen during the time
Of the deep snow in California late In
the winter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The United States, taking from Bra
iii over $4Q,0O00O0 worth Of coffee,
sends to that country less than $1,000
900 worth of products Of the Ameri-
can farmer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The valuation Of the output of the
southwest lead and zinc mining dis
trict last week was S40,053.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

a bee stung st. Joseph youth the
other day and he died from the effects
Of it in less than eight minutes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

y The income of the Rev. Dr.. Talmage
exceeds the salary of the president Of
Tho United States.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

President Harrison attended church
at Cape May, n. j., las; Sunday, and
at the close OF the services lie shook
hands with most of the congregation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The farmers alliance has instructed
Els members in Kansas not to give out
any corn reports.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
First published June p, 1897
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Kansas. Cherokee county, s..
In the Probate Court IN aud for said county
In the matter OF the estate Of William lrir.
deceased.
Creditors gnd all other persons interested III
the aforesaid estate ire r,hy notified that
shall apply 10 the probate court in and ior said
county, sitting ~ the court i"iise IN Columbus.
county of Cherokee, state OF Kansas, on thr 2lsj
day OF July a. ID 1890, Tor Iul and ina set
Element OF said estate.
JOHN NJ. COOi'ER,
Administrator Of the estate Of
William Trip, deceased.
June 18th. A. D. 1890.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

Fay Buzzarl, living IN the terrific.
ry, shipped in his crup of wheat, two
cars, from Prairie City TO the Seneca
roller mills Tuesday last. He put IN
49 acres last fall, and il yielded 1902
bushels as ihreshed last week. For
this he will receive about 1866 after
freight charges are paid. The wheat
tests 81 to go pounds 10 the struck bn-
shell. Last year Mr. Buzzard's wheat
made 81 bushels 10 the acre.-Seneca
Dispatch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12
N. H. GARDNER. Editor and Publisher.

Entered at the post-ofllce at Baxter Springs,
Kansas, rs second class matter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

The NEws , 81 . year. snbscribs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-07-12

SATURDAY. JULY u, 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
HE WON HIS BET.
Two MasQueraders Deceive Their Host
and Fellow Company.

From the Boston Courier.
A trick that was amusing for the complete
ness of the deception was recently carried out
at a masked party. The dancing was kept up
until midnight and supper was postponed until
that hour In order to delay the uumasking.
Just as the guests had reached the supper room
couple of policemen presented themselves at
the door and insisted upon being allowed to go
into the house. Finding the host in the midst
Of the guests and the fun of the surprises OF
the unmasking just at its height, the police
men demanded of him the names Of his guests.
'The names of my guests1" the host repeated
in surprise.
Yes, sir; we must make a list of them"
snake list of themi" the gentleman re-
peated again. with growing Indignation.
What an INSULT l never heard of such a
thing"
Cant help it. sir; we have to obey orders"
The guests were as indignant their host.
but there was nothing to do but to submit and
some very sagely remarked that the simplest
thing was to give the man a list and let him go.
as no harm could come of letting the police
have the names, although. of course, they had
been sent for under mistake. While the list
was being written and the company were stand
ing about, with muttered expressions of indig-
nation or sympathy with the host one of the
policemen stepped coolly up to the supper
table and helped himself to a glass of cham
payne.
Look here, my man." the host said angrily.
1.-THE law may give you power to come into my
house and take list of my guests, but it GER
talnly does not give you any claim on my
wine"
"Why, 1 thought that was included in my in
vitation," the policeman responded, dropping
into his natural tone and pulling off his wig TO
disclose the familiar head of one of the friends
OF the host who had sworn to him that he would
come to the party without being recognized.
"Of course, if you say SO, my dear fellow,
will let il alone"
The confused laughter and explanations OF
the entire company answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-17
ROYAL MUSICIANS.
There are Many Expert Players In
Reigning Families.

From the New York World.
There are surprisingly many expert musicians
in the royal houses Of Europe. Queen Victoria
and her daughter Louise play the piano and
organ with great skill The Prince of Wales
knows all about playing the banjo and his wife
is an excellent pianist. The Duke of Con-
naught can do wonders with the flute and the
Duke Of Edinburgh is hardly less accom-
plished in handling the violin. The car
performs famously with silver trumpet
The Empress of Austria is one of the finest
either players on the continent The Queen of
Italy does the most difficult pieces of Italian
and German composers on the piano. The En-
press Of Japan e.Icels in playing the "koto," a
Japanese instrument not unlike an overgrown
either. The gifted Queen of Roumania is cele-
brated among her subjects for her extraordi-
nary performances on the harp and piano.
King George of Greece extracts melody from
castanets and wine glasses with the skill of a
variety show artist. He plays almost equally
well on the Hungarian ''cymbalum," concern
ing which his daughter, the Crown Princess
Sophie, is also learning as much as two Hun
garian professors of music can teach her.
Prince Henry Of Prussia is one of the best ANA
teur musicians on the continent. He plays the
piano and violin and is a composer OF. consider
able reputation.