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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

The celebrated Selz-Schwab Rock
Bottom Shoes for gents give entire sal
isfaction; only 1926 per pair; can be
found only AT J. III. COoper's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Duncan is not only the advocate
he is the bully of reform.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Queenswarc at Chas. F. Mobiles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

A splendid line OF Gloves for hay
men, harvesters, drivers and farmers
ut J. j. OsBoRH's. y
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Cigar clippings OF Chas. F. Mobiles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

We haye now in stock full live OF
the 'Boss" Overalls for men aud boys;
also a choice line OF Cottonade Pants.
"Cone's Boss" is the one TO buy, found
only al j. M. CooPERs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11


We want your orders for Wood,
Coal aud Feed. All orders promptly
attended to. G. Z. DAVIS Il Sons.
If yon want Tents go TO Fribley's.
If you want Wagon Bows and Covers
go to Fribley's.
If you want Stack Covers
go to Fribley's.
If You want Forks and Baling wire
go to Fribley's.
II you want Machine OH
90 to Fribley's.
If you want Bolts and Iron
90 to Fribley's.
II you want anything in the Hardware
line 60 to headquarters which is at
j. J. FRTBLEY's.
We have Bsling Wire. Bale Ties,
Hay Presses, Sulky Rakes, Sweep
Rakes, Bale Tie Machines 10 sell or
trade for anything you have 10 sell.
g. 3. DAVIS & Sous
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

We have fine Oats, Baxter Springs
Milling Co.'S. Flour, Meal, Chop AMI
Feed, cheap for cash.
DAVIS & SoN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

We venture to say many nncompli-
inentary remarks were made on the
4th regarding some Of the sidewalks OF
our city. They were in extremely bad
condition and II is a wonder that some
one was not injured by them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Duncan says Judge Botkin is a
drunkard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

The report that the Memphis route
found II necessary to run an extra
freight train from Columbus to Jop-
lin the first of this week in order to
return the empty beer cases and bot
ties used at the stations along the line
on the 4th has been successfully
vaeufaI
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

What was the cause of the "cold
spell" this week?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Our Baxter home for sale. Address
WIN. Justice, Chicago, care Kelley,
Maus q Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Redman City is still on the upward
grade and Wm. Labedie wears joy
GUS smile-when he smiles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Vehicles, CuiIivaiOrs, pIows, har-
rows, and all kinds Of farm machine
ry repaired at Baxter Springs Car
riage Works. Also horseshUeing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Manford Pooler's little boy was rul
over by Marsh Turner OIL the 4th, bu
was not seriously injured.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Senator Plumb Ia advertised 10
speak in Columbus August lst.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Quite an interest is being manifest
cd by some of our citizens in the way
of improvements of the lawns in front
of their residences. This is something
that adds to the appearance of our city
as well as being attractive to property
owners.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

The committee appointed by the
Interstate Reunion association to Sc
lect grounds for reunion purposes with
a view to purchasing The same met in
the city yesterday, but 100 late for us
to give the proceedings of tue meeting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

AT. Steelman is putting up nam.
moth hay and stock harm on the old
Jessup farm west of Baxter Springs.
1t will cover Il space Of 56x96 feet, Is
to he 90 feet high TO the square and
will require $1,000 shingles to roof it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

/ have received car load of Nc
Cormick Mowers. There are several
improvements ON the Mccormick for
1891 which place it FAR in advance of
any other machine offered for sale in
Cherokee county. ]. j. FHIBLEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

We buy all kinds Of produce.
CHAs. 4. NOBLE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-07-11

Young chickens are getting ripe and
will soon be plentiful IN the market.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
UNUSUALLY HONORED.
Crosses Of The Legion Of Honor for Two
Distinguished Americans.

NEW YORK. April Count Emile de
Keratry. special envoy from the French
Government who is intrusted TO convey the
crosses of the Legion of Honor to two dis
tinguiShed Americans who have been prom
inent in the fight for the copyright law, ar
rived here on Sunday from France and is
confined in his bed suffering from la grippe.
The crosses and other similar decorations
are usually bestowed through the COnsuls
OF the countries comforting the hOnorS, but
in this instance the French Government,
after the passage OF the Copyright Bill, de-
sired to pay an unusual compliment to the
American Copyright League and so deputed
Count KeratTy to pin the cross Of the Legion
d HOnneur upon the breasts of the gentle
men selected for this distinction, namely,
Robert Underwood johnson of the Century
Magazines editorial staff Secretary of the
American Authors Copyright League and
of the Joint Executive Copyright Commit
tee, which represented all the leagues which
favored the copyright measures, and eX-
Representative William E. Simonds, also a
leader in the battle just won by the friends
of copyright.
1t was originally Intended by the French
Government To include Senator Platt of
Connecticut, but, after coming to this deter
miUatiou, the French Government was in
formed that the laws of the United States
debarred the Senator from receiving
such decoration. However, the desire to
honor Senator Plat has been carried out in
spite of this disbarment, as Count de kera-
try is also intrusted with comforting upon
Senator Platt handsome medal, especially
designed ana struck for the occasion, which
is a gift to the Senator from Connecticut OF
French literary societies, who greatly ap-
lrpCiate PlatCS efforts.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
GIBBONS SUCCESSOR.
General Ruser to Take Command Of The
Division Of the Pacific.

CHICAGO April IA st. Paul special
says it is announced at army headquarters
there that the rumor naming General
Thomas p. Ruger as the successor to Cen
eral Gibhon, in command of the Division
of the Pacific, is correct. and that General
Ruger will proceed to San Francisco April
goth.
General Thomas II. Ruger was born in
New York, and was appointed TO West
Poin. from Wisconsin, to which State he
had removed in 1850. He graduated with
high honors in 1854, and was made Second
Lieutenant OF the Engineer Corps, but re-
signed in 1855. He began the practice of
law in Wisconsin,. and was thus engaged
when the war broke out. He enlisted at
once and became Lieutenant-Colonel of
the Third Wisconsin Volunteers, June 90.
1861. and was made Colonel in August.
He participated in the battles of Cedar
Mountain, Antietam and Winchester, and
was made Brigader-General of volunteers
in November, 1862. He took part in the en-
gagement at Charlottesville and the battle
OF Gettysburg, and assisted in suppressing
the draft riots in New York City. He also
operated with Sherman in the movement
against Atlanta.
He served rs Provisional Governor of
Georgia during the period of reconstruction
in the South, and in 1871 was made Snperln-
tendent of the West Point Academy, filling
the position until 1876, when he was as
signed to Atlanta and South Carolina, serv-
ing until 1877.
He then commanded posts in the South
and West, and on March 10, 1886, was pro-
noted igadier-General. After tempora-
lily commanding the Department of the
Missouri in April and May, 1886. he was
placed in charge of that of Dakota, with
headquarters at ST. Paul, MINI, where he
has remained up to the present tune.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

WASHINGTON, April Admiral Walker
has reported the arrival OF the White Squad
ron at Key West, Fla, to-day.
LONDON, April IA syndicate has been
formed in London, with a capital of e120,-
000 10 develop petroleum wells at Mancora,
Peru.
LONDON, April THE returns by the
Board of Trade show that during March the
imports were eS90000, and the exports in
creased 81, 900 as compared with the cor
responding month last year.
PARIS. April The shareholders Of the
SOciete des DepUts ct Complies Courants held
port upon the s0cely's affairs. The report
urges that the society pass into liquidation.
BERLIN, April The famous Scotch cut
ter Thistle, we'll known as the boat that
was defeated in the international race for
the America cup at New York by the Amer
lean Yacht Volunteer, has been purchased
by Emperor William.
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Ex-Representa
tive Lorenzo CrOunZ of Nebraska has ac-
cepted the office of Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury, rendered him by Secretary
Foster, and he will be appointed by the
President in few days.
LONDON, April This was the first day
OF the EPSON spring meeting The prlnci-
pal event OF the day was for three -year-0ldS
and upward about two miles and quarter.
II was won by the colt Ragimund, Royal
Gem second and Maypole third.
WASHINGTON, April Edgar J. Somer-
vile and James B. Eddy of Pendleton.
TO allOt lands in severalty TO the cOnfeder-
ated bands of CaYuse, Walla Walla and the
Umatilla Indians residing on the Umatilla
Indian Reservation, Oregon.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
ANTICS OF THE RED ANT.
The Little Creatures Manage to Bridg
the MoIasses.

The Little Creatures Manage to Bridge
the MoIasses.
The following story, told by an eye-wt-
ness, is entitled TO place among the in
stances Of intelligence among the lower ami
mails. A cook was much annoyed to find
her pastry shelves attacked by ants. By
careful watching it was discovered that they
came cut twice a day in search of food, at
about o'clock in the morning and in the
afternoon. How were the pies to be pro-
tected against the invaders?
He did not have long to wait, for at $3.50
o'clock he noticed that off in the left-haud
corner of the pantry was line of ants
slowly making their way in the direction of
the pies They seemed like a vast army
coming forth to attack the enemy In front
was leader, who was larger than any Of
the others, and who always kept little
ahead of his troops.
They were of the sort known as the medi-
um-sized red ant, which is regarded as the
most intelligent of its kind, whose scientific
name is formica rubra.
About 40 ants out OF 500 stepped out and
Joined the leader. The General and his aids
held council and then proceeded to exam
inc the circle Of molaSses. Certain portions
of it seemed to be assigned to the different
ants, and each selected unerringly the point
in the section under his charge where the
stream of mUlasseS was narr0west Then
the leader made his tour of inspection.
The order to march was given, and the
ants all made their way to hole in the wall
at which the plasterng was loose.
Here they broke rank and set about car
rying pieces of plaster to the place in the
m0lasses WHICH had been agreed upon as
the narr0west. To and fro they went from
the nail hole to the molasses, until, at IL 80
o'clock. they had thrown bridge across.
They then formed themselves in line again
and marched over, and by IL :45 every ant
was eating pie.-Ihe Rocky News.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
REACHING FoR HIGH NOTES.

Some Common Sense Advice From a
Great Singer.
If nature has endowed a singer with the
power of producing high notes they will
be sung spontaneously. Otherwise they
Will neither be agreeable in quality nor
tone. All singers are not alike. Their
voices are pitched in different registers.
Some are pitched high, others low, and a
great many medium. II singer not natu-
rally endowed with high register attempts
to sing beyond his or her capacity by fore
ing the voice he she is in danger of in
juring the voice. Any one possessed of a
good voice NAV by study and culture pro-
duce higher notes than they could other
wise hope TO i0 but no professor Of music,
no matter how eminent, ever created a
voice where 1t did not previously exist
Great singers are boru, not made.
Too much study ruins the voice. Prac-
tice frequently, but not too much If you
practice consecutive hours the threat be-
comes weak or stiff. Practice for n short
time, then rest and practice again. As far
as l am concerned. / never think about how
l produce my highest notes. With the
breath in full or complete control, the high
est notes may be produced without con-
seiOuS effort. The breath should sustain
the sound which is produced by the vihra-
tion of the vocal chords. 1t is The breath
that should hold up the voice in a smooth,
easy manner. The throat should never be
contracted. The natural singer stretches
the vocal chords without knowing what he
does. The hest illustration | can think of
in regard to the importance Of properly
using the breath is in singing the mezzo-
voce, or half-voce. In order to properly
siBg it and make it carry long distance
one is obliged to employ double the amount
of breath, although the sounds produced
are exceedingly soft.
Many singers have temporarily strained
their voices by trying to do too much. If
the voice is naturally high, no matter what
the pitch may be, the singing will be pleas
ant and agreeable to the ear. If. however.
a singer tries to do too much the effort will
be similar to man who endeavors to walk
up two steps at a time when lie is only able
to make one. 1t will prove ruinOus. Do
not strain your voice or you may lose it. -
Campanini in Ladies' Home Journal.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
4 NIHILIST PLOT,
Unsuccessful Attempt to Assas-
SinatG the CEar.
The KOlld-Be Murderer Arrested and
Thrown Into Prison.
4 Critical State Of Affairs In EurOpe-EX-
Cltement Caused by the Movements
Of Armies.
Special to THE MORNING CA1L

LONDON. April THE TelegrapRs cor
respondent at St. Petersbur says: An at
tempt was made on the Cars life Monday,
but the attempt was frustrated. 1t was a
Russian holiday and the Gar and Czarina
went TO review the Imperial Guards oppO-
site the palace of the Grand Duke Nicholas.
Invitations were sent to limited number of
persons. a mar with sallow complexion and
OF southern type was among those admitted
He took his place fve PAGES distant from
the place where the Car was TO stand. As
he continued to wear his overcoat he was
requested to remove it, but declined on the
ground that he was afraid of draughts. He
was arrested and taken 10 prison, when a
revolver and globule, supposed to contain
poison, were found in his pockets. His
name is Shlneikin.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
WANT A SETTLEMENT.
Citizens in The Coke Region Say The Dis
triGt Is Being Ruined.

PIrTsBURG, April 7.-Reports from DIFF
ferent sections of the coke country show a
slight gain for the operators for this, the
second day of the resumption of work.
after the paralysis that followed the More
wood fatality. The citizens of the region
are preparing to hold meetings and demand
some sort of settlement, as the business of
the region is ruined. Tables have been pre-
pared showing that the miners lost in wages
during the eight weeks of the strike 81, 1,2O0,-
600, while the operators loss is incalcula-
BILE. Still the operators seem determined to
resume at their terms, while the miners say
they will not 90 back unless starved out
Several plants partially resumed operations
to-day. There is general impression,
however, that settlement OF some sort Will
soon be made.
This evening Master Workman Wise is
sued call for a special convention of the
entire coke rsgion. including organized and
nOn-uniOn miners, to be held on Friday.
The object is to consider the present situa-
tion and devise ways and means to bring
the strike TO an end.
MOUNT PLEASANT (Pa.), April Fifty
more men went TO work this morning at
MorewOOd. making total number at the
ovens OF about one hundred. The arrests
yesterday were followed by numOer of
others to-day. Considerable ill-feeling is
engendered against Superintendent Ramsey
over the report that Frck would import
men. Threats are made against him, and
this morning a number of strikers gathered
about his residence. As their actions
aroused suspicion the militia was called out
and the men driven away. Several shots
were fired but no one was hurt. Dispatches
from various sections of the region indicate
partial resumption at the different works.
The operators are encouraged, and assert
they will soon have their plants in full Op-
Grafton.
The situation was more serious this after
noon. At $50 o'clock the Southwest Coke
Company notified Captain Loar that the
strikers were assembling in the vicinity of
their works ostensibly for parade. 1t was
believed, however. a raid on the plant was
contemplated. ReinfOrcements from the
Tenth Regiment were sent 10 the scene with
extra ammunition. The men were in
strncted to fire upon any one entering the
lines
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
In Nebraska.

OMAHA, April 7.-All over Nebraska To-
day municipal elections were held under the
new law, which embraces the Australian
plan of voting. Re ports from nearly every
city and village in the State indicate that
the law is one of the best ever devised. The
general routine work of receiving and
counting the ballots has been greatly ex-
pedited. The returns so far show general
resumption of power by the Republicans
where party lines were drawn. In most Oh
the towns the question was between license
and no license and the vote mainly resulted
in favor of no license.
LINCOLN (Nebr). April 7.-Unusual in
terest was attached to the municipal cleo
ton in this city to-day, and a heavy vote
was polled. Lincoln elected a Mayor, CITY
Clerk, Treasurer. seven members OF the
Common Council and minor city officers.
There were three candidates in the field for
Mayor-Alexande (Rep.), Ames Dem.) and
Weir (Citizen). The returns at mid
night, with one-third of the voting
precincts yet to report, indicate a
close race between Alexander and Weir
The balance of the Republican city ticket.
is elected, and four of the seven Council
men, with the remaining three in doubt. The
Australian ballot law was observed, and
gave general satisfaction in this city as well
as throughout the State. Chairman Talbot
of the Republican City Committee claims
the election OF Alexander by a plurality
of 40.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
A PAINLESS END.
PhineaS 7. Barnum SuccumbS
to Heart Failure.
Death Of the Veteran Snowman at Els
Home in Bridgeport, Conn.
4 Life Devoted to Catering 10 the Amusement
4 Life Devoted to Catering 10 the Amusement
Seekers Of Both HemiSpheraS.
Sketch of His Career.
Special to THE MORNING CALI

BRIDGEPORT (Conn.), April THE great
Snowman, P. T. Barnum, died at % O'Clock
this evening in the presence OF his grief
stric ken family. During the period of Bar
NUNS invalidism and confinement to the
house, which began twenty-one weeks ago
last Friday there have been frequent fuc-
tuations in his condition, from each of which
he rallied, although in each instance with
slightly lowered vitality. The change for
the worse which occurred last night was,
however, so pronounced that it convinced
his physicians that their patient had not
many more hours to live.
During his conference.-the has been down.
stairs only twice, although sitting up much of
the time, and being cheerful and conversation
ally inclined in his waking moments. After
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
GATHERING WAR CLOUDS.
The Situation in Europe Regarded as Ex-
tremely Critical.

The Situation in Europe Regarded as Ez-
tremely Critical.
LONDON, April 7.-Advices received here
from several of the pr ncipal capitals in Eu-
rope show the political situation on the Con-
tinent is regarded as serious by leading
statesmen and diplomates. Several signi-
fcant moves have been made during the
past few days. The action of the Russian
authorities in doubling the strength Of the
Russian forces in Volhynia IS gravely dis
cussed in the capitals OF the various c0un-
tries.
The greatest activity prevails among
troops garrisoned in the principal fortified
places Of France. Troops are being eontin-
ualy drilled in the usual military tactics,
and in addition they have been subjected to
a series of night alarms in order to test
their ability to rapidly respond to call to
repel the foe.
BUDA-PEsTH. April THE Pesther
Lloyd publishes an article to-day stating
that according to semi-otticial news when
has been received from Berlin, the general
European situation is regarded in the Ger
man capital as threatening.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
PROBABLY A HOAX.
Unconfrmed Report That Parnell Has L
riad Mrr niShan,n nanrhtar

Unconfrmed Report That ParneH Has Mar-
ried Mrs. 0'Shea's Daughter.
LONDON, April THE relations of Par
nell to Mrs. O'Shea have been rendered
more mysterious than ever by recent re-
ports. Stories with more or less founda-
ton. eliminated In a report yester-
day that the marriage with Mrs. 0'Shea
would not take place as Parnell had been
already married to another lady. Astoniah-
ment was increased to-day by a rumor that
the lady in question is the daughter of Mrs.
OShea, and that the marriage took place in
secret, because, among other reasons, the
young lady was ward in chancery.
The latter. story was rapidly spread IN the
lobbies of the Commons to-day. and is
eagerly and variously discussed, but it finds
few believers.
New YORK, April THE Worlds Lon
don special says: Tie Parnell marriage
story is an old tale revived. 1t is most en-
DhatiPallV iania6
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-08
USED THE CITY's CASH.
How Missouri Treasurer for Time Con-
cealed His Shortage.

cealed His Shortage.
KANSAS CITY, April 7.-Horace McKim.
who was chief clerk Of ex-City Treasurer
Peake, who embezzled So, 1000 of the city's
money. consented to-day for the first time to
tell what he knew about the defalcatiOn
He says the shortage began IN September,
1889, when Kingston, Peake IL Co. failed.
The eX-Treasurer made good out of the
city's funds several large checks of the firm
which had been dshOnOred at the bank.
Peake was also Treasurer of the Central
Presbyterian Church, and wrongfuly ap-
propriated about $500 of the ehurch's
money. When warrants were drawn on
him by the Trustees he would pay them and
instruct the clerk to put the warrants in the
cash drawer and charge them against him
(Prake) Whenever his bondsmen would
make an investigation of the Office Peake
would borrow enough cash TO cover the
shortage and immediately afterward re-
turn il TO the persons from whom he bOr-
rowed it. McKIm states that Peake had
bsen attempting 10 throw the responsibility
of the defa,cation upon the employees of the
Office, and had been assisted in this by the
Investigating Committee of the council,
which would not hear his (McKim's) evi-
dence; also that the prosecuting attorney
had agreed to n0lle pros the criminal case
against Peake.
Mckm makes the statement to clear him
self and his fellow clerks.