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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

Law me, did you see how the hal
vesiers rolled out Of town this week
They went in every direction.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

A man can't ride over Kansas at the
present time without being convinced
that il is the garden spot Of the earth
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

Next Thursday evening. June Is, II
the time set for the grand concert 10y
Galena's musical talent. Don't fail 1,
attend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

Farm machinery of all kinds re-
paired at Baxter Springs Carriage
Works.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

We have plenty of first class corn
and oats at our warehouse near depot
Baxter Springs.
G. E. DAVIS & SoN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

Boys' Boots from 75c per pair to
$3.50, at Cooper's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

The big wheat harvest is being
gathered and corn is coming right
along.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

DR.. w. II. Willhoile of Paola ex-
poets to locate in Baxter Springs
about the first of July.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-06-13

Don't fail to read ordinance No. 6S
of this city published in another
,,olunO
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
He Perceived that It Was,

A minister in rural community an.
nounced that he would marry any
couple who wished to be man and wife
for the sum of two dollars. The other
day pair presented themselves, and
after the knot was tied the groom
handed the minister a five dollar bill.
The latter placed the bill in his wallet.
and then, stepping to the door, opened
it to usher the couple politely out
"Hem! That was five dollar bill /
gave you," said the groom.
EYES," said the minister, with be-
nevolent smile, II perceived that it
was, and I'm very much obliged to
you. hope you will be happy. Good
day, my young friends. God bless you.'
and. bowling the happy pair out, he
softly closed the Doom. Y. Press
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
COMPETENT TO TESTIFY.
H0w q Witness Got the Better Of Very
Smart Southern LaWYer.

Now Witness Got the Better Of Very
Smart Southern LAWYER.
A lawyer was examining witness
who was not the brightest individual
in the world. The question arose as to
whether the witness was competent to
testify. So the lawyer thoughthe would
make test. He looked at the man.
''Who made you?" he asked.
"Moses," answered the witness
This satisfied the lawyer as to the In
competency of the witness, and he so
argued.
Then the witness turned to Judge
James and asked:
Judge, may I ask the lawyer a
question:"
Certainly" said Judge James.
''Well, Mr.. Lawyer, who made you?"
The lawyer thought he would still
further test the witness competency,
and promptly answered:
Aaron made me"
The witness was delighted with the
answer, and, pointing his finger at the
lawyer, drawled out:
well, I've read that Aaron once
made calf, but didn't ever expect to
see hit approaching at the law in this
yere court
The lawyer blushed, the court laughed
and the question of the competency of
the witness was affirmatively settled
Chicago Globe.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

Ag TO stem the waters wild rush
mA'ca OF course, bore the boy down.
saro equally fast, so that he was al
Ways abreast of his would-be rescuer.
although John, with singular cool
ss ss and address, pushed aside or
.vluea most of the impediments in his
sa'n' yet he was twice caught and
merwhelmcd by masses of tangled
.sseesage and given up for lost by the
,iaed spectators: but he reappeared
an an ume on the farther side of the
s.m still swimming strongly and
S, H.. At last, happily escaping all the
sugers of his outward course, he
ss aeaed the child, now on the very
as g OF the fearfully tossing center ed
and resting one hand lightly on
= pSnk he sought to guide it shore.
ss NY This, however, proved a most
,s .cuit task, owing to the obstacles
sa0g mentioned, which covered now
l y. every foot of space. Neverthe-
n, Sss little by little he made way, and,
=. aOagh swept far downstream, had
Nh. 'ea within thirty yards of land
n. .a a great submerged log rose d.
MA; under the piece Of board to
-, s1a Charlie chung, sent it high in air
H. arew the latter helpi.ssly into
H. Kissing vortex of angry waters. As
stle form sank below the surface
,.s swat cry of "Ohl he's gone! he's
''Ss' arose tram the almost frantic
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

onlookers, and the poor mother
dropped, half fainting, to the ground.
But John Lee, young as he was, had
seen much service as one of a life. say.
ing crew on the rough Maine coast,
and now no sea bird could have dived
more swiftly than did he. For full
half minute, which seemed ten times as
long to the spellbound crowd, he was
lost to view, but when he rose again
the boy was safe in his arms!
The little fellow, though gasping and
spluttering like a young grampus,
seemed to be all right, and quietly
obeyed instructions as John shifted
him round to his shoulders and told
him to keep his arms loosely around
his neck.
In few minutes more the brave
youth reached the shore, and, while
the sobbing women and wildly cheer
ing men closed IN around him, handed
his precious burden to the mother, SIM
ply saying: "Mrs. Vance, here is your
boy, and I was never so thankful for
being able to swim"
The conscience-stricken woman burst
into flood of repentant yet happy
tears and would almost have knelt at
the young mans feet in her boundless
gratitude; but he, modest as brave,
would not wait for thanks, and hurried
shyly away-never again to be a mark
for raillery, but a recognized hero
l, In {rrcslo
Mr.. M, the wealthy young farmer,
whom John served, had not been long
married, and, in the month of Septem'
Der following the rescue of the child,
he was out one day sowing fall wheat
in distant field when his young wife,
feeling lonely in the great farmhouse,
took notion to walk across lots to
visit him. Instead of going around by
the avenue, whence a gate opened into
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
Owned by the Grown.

In China all the land belongs to the
state. and trifing sum per acre, never
altered through long centuries, is paid
for it by the occupier as rent. The soil
in China is so rich that the holdings are
generally very small, and it has been
estimated that a square mile is capable
of supporting $50 persons. In this
country, nominally, owners of the land
hold it of the crown. Although, how
ever, as admitted by Lord Bramwell,
this is technically true, yet it is most
misleading, as owners of fee simple
estate in land in this country have for
all practical purposes an absolute own
ership in the land they hold. If an
owner dies intestate without heirs his
land reverts to the crown, though the
owner had the power of disposal had he
so wished Under similar circumstances
mans personal property, as well as
his land, if he dies intestate with no
next of kin, goes to the crown.-Lan.
caster iEng.) News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

The oldest cat in Connecticut be-
longs to A. G. Wood, barber of Hart.
ford, Conn. 1t is a pretty little brown
and white fellow, three months old and
very playful, although it has no fore
legs and no tail. 1t was born without
those things The queer kitten gets
over the ground by jumping like q
kangaroo, and it travels rapidly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
He was Moderate,

A colored "friend and brother" in .
southern state, twenty years or moro
ago, was made trial justice, and pres
emily heard his first case.
He listened to the evidence and the
arguments of the lawyers. and then
seemed at loss what to do next See
ing his dilemma, one Of the lawyers
nudged him.
Now charge the jury" said the law
yer; charge the jury"
The justice thereupon rose and said:
"Bredren, dis am small case, an ]
shell charge but a dollar an > hail.
Lewiston Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
Appropriate Speeding.

Undertaker-Weh have a great many
funerals to attend to now, aud if the
cortege moves at a slow pace, it will
cost you great deal more to bury your
husband than if we trot.
Widow-How-muc
Undertaker-At least 500.
Widow-I-er = think we'd better
trot. My husband was very fond of
fast horses.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
Novel Use for a Watch.

If you are to sleep in a strange bed.
says an exchange, and entertain sus.
picion of dampness of the sheets, lay
your watch between them and either
smoke or read awhile. Then take out
the watch and if there is any mist
on the glass do not go to bed, or if you
do, sleep between the blankets, which
are never damp. Hundreds of drum
mers, especially men past middle age,
take this precaution and profit thereby.
Jewellers Weekly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

Tommy (stirring something around
in a pail of water)-She stopped an
I'm putting her in soak. heard Mr..
Cutelv tell man the other day that
his watch was in soak, an thought
I'd see it soakin' do mine any good
Bsooklyn Eagle,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
AFrank Statement.

Shave you ever read The Last of the
Mohicans,' Mrs Boodlerox?" asked the
young man who had been making MIN.
self agreeable.
mo" she replied in a tone Of affable
confidence II must confess that
haven't read any Of them fudge
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
A Bad Spell.

spell wrong" said the teacher.
"R-o-n-g," spelled the boy.
Wrong" said the teacher, 'spell It
again"
"A-g.a-i-n," spelled the boy.
"See here" said the teacher severely,
"What do you mean by spelling wrong
again?"
"You told me to spell it again whim-
pered the boy. And the teacher was SO
mixed up she had to dismiss the class,
Detroit Free Press
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16
Paving Streets.

George Winter, of Middletown, New
York. who travels for house in this
city, brings story from Dunkirk He
says that the efforts of the single tax
men of Quincy, Ill, Chicago, and other
places, to have public improvements
taxed on the property Immediately ben.
efited gave some of the single takers
of Dunkirk an idea There had long
been talk in that town of paving the
main street, and method after method
had been proposed for raising money
for that purpose, but had always been
objected to and defeated by the proper
ty owners. Finally all idea was adj
vanced, based on the methods devised
by the Quincy and Chicago single tax
men, with the result that finally, by
unanimous consent, a block on tho
main street of Dunkirk was ordered
paved, the expense to be paid by the
property owners Immediately benefited.
This having been decided, the citizens
concluded that the paving should be .
first class job, and they authorized the
town council to make a contract to lay,
first, base of cement twelve inches
deep, and to put on top of it brick that
is made in Pennsylvania especially for
paving purposes. The contract called
for si4 running foot for the pavement
When the job was completed and tho
block turned over to the city the people
resolved to have a jolli6cation over it,
and three weeks ago the affair came
off. 1t was q holiday in Dunkirk. Eve
erybody gathered to celebrate the paw
ing of block that had cost the city
nothing, and yet WIS considered to be
marvel of paving work. The mayor
delivered the opening address, and con-
graduated the citizens that q method
had finally been discovered by which
public improvements could be made
without running the city into debt.
Senator Vedder also addressed tho
meeting and told the people that he
had travelled over great part OF the
world, and was free to say that that
newly paved block could not be sur
passed in any Of the great cities he had
visited. And on the outskirts Of the
crowd stood . group Of men who took
no part in the proceedings, not even ap'
plauding the speakers, but whose faces
beamed with smile that Is only seer
on the faces of men who have carried
an idea to a successful issue Tho
speakers did not say SO from the stand,
but these men said to each otneri
There is demonstration OF how inc
single tax works The people ana the
: crowd are delighted with the results.
but they don't know who TO thanA
for it."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

William J. Ogden, one Of the leading
single tau advocates of Baltimore. Nd.
has been elected 70 the eiy eoapoa. :
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

~ ~ 61gs0e9s
zAue Sro9y1:c7
FOR THIS PAPER

HERE is John
Lee?" ON e
one suddenly
shouted, an d
t h e answer:
"Here!" rang
Sharnlv on T..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

Faithful Watchdogs.-Raggsy-'l
had fine place to bunk in last night"
Tattertorn-"Where was it?" TN a
barn" Anyone else there?" "Yes, a
couple u watchdogs. ".-Tankee Blade.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-16

why did the new girl leave?" II
paid her in advance" 81 shouldn't
think she would have objected to
that" "She didn't; it pleased her so
she couldn't work. "-Hasper's Bazas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
HALE cowLEY, A. NELSON
President Secretary.
KANSAS FARMS
For Sale by
KANSAS H0MESEEKERS' BUREAU.

We have choice farms in every part OF
the state for cash or on easy terms. he
member that no matter what wild reports
you may have heard, that the government
reports for seven years show that the Gull
tivated lands of Kansas have produced
more than the same number of cultivated
acres anywhere else in the United States
Kansas soil well farmed produces more
than any other in the United States. Think
of this and then come and see it and u.s.
Now is the time to buy before land boom:
If we cannot show you more of the gifts OF
Providence in the fruits of the earth IN the
same length of time than you ever saw be-
fore, we will pay your expense out here
and give you wagon load of the finest
peaches you ever looked at. If you want
TO see the worlds fair come to Kansas. OF
course we are the great land men and farm
sellers of Kansas but we mean every word
we say and will do it, Write or visit US.
If you mean swap or some other nonsense
write to some one else. If you mean bust
ness write us. We can get you cheap
rate and something else if you buy Of us.
Look out for the excursions. Address
COWLEY & NELSON, Kansas Homo.
seeks Bureau, Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
Quick and Comfortable Trip.

Two new trains have been added to the
already excellent connections east that the
Great Rock Island route has been Offering
to its patrons.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
has put on new train, leaving Chicago
daily at 10:30 a. M, and the Fort Wayne
pennsylvania lines), one at l0:45 a. m:
These are daily trains, scheduled on
fast time, and arrived at New York city
next afternoon at o'clock, and via the
first mentioned Boston passengers reach
their destination two hours later.
The fast vestibuled express from Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo, via both
Kansas City and St. Joseph, arrives at
Chicago at $50 a. M, daily, and the
vestibuled express from Omaha and the
Iowa main lines arrives at Chicago at
sos a m, dali. JOHN SEBASTIAN
General Ticket and Passenger Agent.
E. ST.. JOHN, General Manager. 33-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17

This is not sermon. 1t is only rail
road missionary tract.
If Won take a vacation this summer,
why not 90 to Colorado? Nestled around
Pixies peak there are plenty of places
where one can cool off for very little
money. Manitou, Cascade, Green Noun
tain Falls and Woodland Park, in the fa-
vorite Ute pass, will be lovelier this year
than ever.
They are most directly reached via the
Santa Fe route You change cars in
union depot at Colorado Springs, and take
broad guage trains on our Colorado Mid
land division for destination. No tedious
transfer across the city.
Cheap tourist tickets now on sale, good
until Oct. 81, returning. Inquire OF local
agent Santa Fe route. Union ticket Office,
orner First and Main streets, or passen gel
ia ton, Dou gias and Fifth aves. 10 u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
Notice.
WICHITA, Kan, July II, 1891


To the Public:
Notice is hereby given that the under,
signed householders, duly appointed and
qualified as appraisers for the purpose OF
determining and assessing the damages
caused. by the condemnation OF property
in the construction of flushing bitches for
the purpose of flushing the sewers in the
said city of Wichita, Kan, full and COM
plete description of which said property is
given in ordinance No. 1864, of the city OF
Wichita, which said ordinance was APP
proved July TO- 1891, will meet in the
council chamber of the said city of Wich-
tia. on Monday, the 9th day of July, 1881,
at o'clock a. m. for the purpose OF dis
charging our duties as said appraisers,
and will adjourn from day to day until
our duties are completed.
J. NJ. ALLEN,
p. Y. HEALY,
d5l-10t w. J. HOLBRooK.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17

Parties emigrating to the northwes
will find it to their interest by calling
the Rock Island ticket office for informa
ton regarding rates, routes and accommo
dations via this line Do not not be de
ceived by agents of other lines as to this
route. You are invited to call at the office
and be convinced as to the superiority of
the Great Rock Island route over all
others. BY patronizing this line you can
have the choice of four different routes
west of Denver For speed safety and
comfort the Rock Island leads the process
sion. w. II. WIsHART, Ticket Agent.
Office 100 East Douglas avenue, ceorne
Main street. Gt9-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
KING PIcUs.

What time King Picus hied him to the chase,
Clad in his purple cloak bound round wit0
gold,
And met the subtle Gree in the void,
Cuuing those herbs that grew OF tnat iaH
place
whose fragrant charms her art could so un-
fold
That she with magic drew Ulysses bold),
Swift with this Sun of Saturn's beauteous Iece
Fell she enamored, and her passion told
But he. true to his own, her light love spurned.
Then, with her wand she struck him Cruei
thingl
And straight bird in purple plumes ne
turned,
With all around his neck yellow ring.
Now. of March mornings to our tree he's come
The woodpecker, once King of Latium.
Boston Transcript.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
Something New-Through Cars Between s.


The traffic between above cities has
so increased that the Great Rock island
route has instituted a new order or things.
and has put on their trains, a through car
between these points. The cars run on
this service are Pullman combination
chair car and sleeper, and are the embodi-
ment of comfort. The price charged for
this especial service is but little compared
with the accommodation given.
See that your tickets read via the Albert
Lea route &C.. r l. & p; b. G. Il. q y,
and NJ. & 81. L. Ry's) Maps and time
tables sent on application.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
Genl Tiki 81 Pass. Agt.
z. ST. JOHN, Gen1 Manager.
General offices: Chicago. o5-I
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
MT. Hester.s Carrier Bat.

William Hester, of Spring Hill, Pa, has
large brown bat which he has trained to
carry messages like carrier pigeon One
day Mr.. Hester took the uncanny bird 70 his
place of business in New Castle, and hav-
ing made arrangements at home TO note
the exact time OF its arrival let Ii loose
The bat few a mile in 27SS{ seconds When
liberated the quickress with which it
starts for its cage at home IS amazing
Cor. St Louis obe-Democrat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
His First Brief.

First Young Barrister-Ailow ne 20 con
graduate you. saw you this morning
hurrying along 70 the assize courts with q
briefbag in your hand So your first client
has comes
Second Ditto with look OF satisfaction
Yes; my tailor has taken out summons
against mel7Mondo Cmotsst.co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
no. for n. noun,,ins Of COLORADO.

Round trip tickets 10 Denver, Pueblo,
Colorado Springs and Trinidad, cheap
Only 81 50 for the round TAP, good 70 re
,r,rn mill Oct. 81, 1891. Remember the
Missouri Pacific railway Is the short line
TO all Colorado points. Train leaves daily
AZ $40 D. NJ arriving at Pueblo next nlorn-
ing for breakfast and Denver Tor dint1sf
For all points in Colorado. Ctaa, mon.
fana and Washington. take the ~ oa I.
Pacific railway Chair cars ard Sui4'
man sIeePers on all trsiB- Cal az SD
ricker off-ce for further information, maps,
pamphlet. etc, etc. Telephone I'll
E. < BLEcKLET.
I.tf P. aud 7. 4. ~ y. Main 81
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
To New York in 40 Hours and Is Minutes.

On and after July 10 a change of time
will become effective between Wichita
Wichita on the Missouri Pacific railway
can reach New York in 40 hours and IS
minutes. The train leaves Wichita daily
at lis p. m, arriving in New York at $50
p. m. the second day following. Only one
change of cars is necessary, which is made
an the St. Louis Union depot This is
several hours quicker time than can be
made by any other line out of Wichita.
Seats free in chair cars. Pullman sleep
ing cars if desired
T. L. BLECKLEY, p. g. T. A.
d51-tf 100 North Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
Reremser Wen and Bear IN Nina

That if you are going to Washington
Oregon or Idaho or any Pacific coast
points. ii will lie 10 your advantage 10 60
via the Missouri Pacific railway The rea
son is that you will save time and lay
overs at junction points. The fast Pacinc
express leaves Wichita every day at 9.oo P
n. via the Missouri Pacific railway, oepo'
corner Second and Wichita streets City
ticket Office. 100 North Main street.
E. Z. BLECKLEY, p. & 7. Agt. Wichita
H. c. TOWNSEND, g. P. q I. A, 81, Louis
" l0I II
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17

For Kansas City. s.. Louis snd-AI points
east take the Missouri Pacific rAi4wsy.
The shortest line 70 81 Louis ~ - Enllee
No change Of cars Of any kind bstNesl
wichita and ST. LOUIS Only lttZ hol5
between Wichita and New ferA cIts -
the Missouri Pacific railway. CIty 80
cfice I2C North Main street -. :
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17
ronr,., R,,e.r,a the Rock I.Iand RoHt..

The Rock Island have placed on sale
tourist tickets 70 Colombo points AZ special
low rates for the round trip. fnal limit for
return passage October ii, 81; also excur-
son rates 70 Salt Lake. Ogden. Helena
and California points. AZ great red1c-
ron. Please cali al the Rock Island Office
before purchasing tickets, aud oDtaln
reliable Information a. 10 routes. rates and
time. City Office. 100 East DoaSlas
avenue, corner Of Main street: depot. cor
uer Mead and Douglas avenues
" II. WigHAET,
City ticket and passenger agent, Wich-
tia, kAa- iNd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-17

Through vestibule sleeper to Manitou
via Santa Fe route every day without
change. Connection is made at Burton
with the COLORADO train, a solid vestibule
from the engine to the rear sleeper. Leave
Wichita AS p M. arrive at Pueblo 6:l0 a..
m, Colorado Springs d. M, Manltou 8:34
q m Denver ii a. IN. 30 If