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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20
Drunken Fight on Straight Cresh.

PINEvILLE, KY. Dec. ia fight in
which a half-dozen men were engaged o.
Cured at Rlce's distillery. on Straight
creek, six miles from this place. yesterday.
One man was fatally shot and two others
were fatally wounded. Arson York was
shot by Abner Woolner. and will probably
die; Alex Napier was cut several times. and
Is seriously hurt; james Ferry Was cut. but
his injuries are only slight. The men were
all drunk, and 1T could not be learned what
was the origin of the difficulty other than
it was started by two of the crowd and the
others took sides. which resulted in q gen.
eral tree fight. No arrests have yet been
made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

OF the teeth with gritty preparations.
The teeth are Ntoo valuable TO be tritied
with. When gone you must have false
ones or gum" yourself through life. Use
Sozodont. which contains no grit. It
c~leanses the mouth and yitalizes the secre-
tons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20
PROCEEDINGS OF CoNGnEss

Mr.. Gibson's Death Announced in the Senate
Mexican War Pensions Increased.
WASHINGTON. Dec. lathe attendance
of Senators this mornin1 was very small,
not more than forty being in the chamber
when the opening prayer was offered by
Chaplain Butler. The desk and chair re-
Gently occupied by MIR. Gibson. of Louisi-
ana. were draped in black. and the death
of that Senator last Thursday, as we'll ss
the alarming illness of Mr. Blaine, was
feelingly referred to in the Chaplain's
prayer. As soon as Thursdays journal was
read, Mr. German arose and announced the
death of Senator Gibson In a short and feel
ing speech. MT. German closed by Offering
the usual resolutions. expressive of the
Senste's profound sorrow. Then the Sen
ate adjourned as a further mark of respect.
In the House to-day it was manifest that
the Christmas HOLIDAYS were rapidly ap-
preaching. b unoccupied seats far out
numbered chose that were occupied, but In
the cloak-rooms there were little groups of
members chatting, smoking and relating
stories. This being suspension day. there
came MP from last session the bill for the
relief of Villa II l.. W:nans. of Baltimore,
the inventor of the spindle-shaped shin.
There was quite an opposition manifested.
The tight, indeed. was between the WiDans
and the inventors OF the "whale-back"
vessels, md the latter were successful. The
bill required n two-thirds vote TO secure it's
passage, and the vote stood: Yeas, u; nays,
%. So the motion to pass the bill was lost.
Mr.. Wilson. of Missouri. called mp Senate
bill increasing the pension of pensioners Of
the Mexican war from s. to Sl2 u month.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Culberson. of Texas. moved to sus-
pend the rules and pass n bill limiting the
jurisdiction of the cIrcuit and district
courts OF the United States. The bill pro-
hibits suits in United States courts by or
of the legal domicile of the corporation IN
cases where jurisdiction depends upon the
citizenship OF the parties. The motion was
agreed TO. The House then adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

Mason. Lige Dickson and Frank Tubbs.
Seeing he would get worsted. Smith de-
camDed. bur experimenting more trouble
went IN his house and got bis shotgun. The
trio again got after him and were about TO
40 him mp" when bo got the old shotgun
into range and pulled the trigger, Result:
Three badly wounded negroes. two fatally.
and Smith Is boarding st the jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

Every man likes n nice pillow. Let it be
large. soft and as light as down" can make
IL. Do nor embrOider II. Let il he smooth
and plain. with n big initial upon one cor
ner, says the New lork World.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

HOUSTON. Tex, Dec. 1a.-Ricbard Smith.
coIored, had q row last night late about n
borse-trade. He was single-handed ana
alone. while opposed TO him were John
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20
WIN Extend the Civil Service Law

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-Tbere is little
reason to doubt that the President will
soon issue an order extending the civil
service law aud rules so as TO include all
letter-earriers and clerks in free-delIvery
postofices. these offices now number COL.
and give employmens TO about IL. 200 car
risrs and $500 clerks. making 20,5C0 IN ali.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

For Sale.
Imported canaries. "a E. Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

TIE earth moves. Evidence. you can buy a
ffrst-ciass liniinent. salvation Oil for 25a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20
Helidau Esenrsien Rates.

WHAT folly. To be without Beecham's
Pills.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

What better Christmas Present can you make
any man OF boy than a good Suit or Overcoat,
and where will you get greater value for your
money than at our
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-20

-Four Negroes Cut Each Other to Pieces.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 19.-In q fight early
Saturday morning, between a gang OF la
D0rers. at Hog Run, near Walton, OH the
Louisville IL Nashville road, two men were
killed and two more Will die of their in
juries. They were four colored men-Will-
lam Jackson. William Grimes. Dudley War
ner and mn unknown man. who answered 10
the nickname of 'Grimey." Several DAYS
ago a pay-car passed through the place,
and Oil of them were paid their wages.
They celebrated the event by getting on a
spree. which lasted TOR three days. and cnl-
minated IN the awful tragedy. On Friday
night Orkney who was a comparative
stranger. accused Jackson of having stolen
some money from HIM. Jackson denied the
charge and called "Griney" a thief The
two men began To tight. and. drawing q
razor. jackson cnt Orkney" across the
face. The other two men took O
hand. and for an hour clubs.
knives and stones were used, the
noise or the conflict attracting other
laborers. who joined IN the battle. Distress
signals were sent 10 Zion station, nut no
one at the village cared TO undertake the
duelling of the murderOus mob. which con-
tinurd 20 riot until early morning. Then
an omlnous silence took the place of oaths,
yells ana blows. Early Saturday morning
. posse OF workmen at the tunnel started
in the direction of the creek whore the
mob mad last been heard OF. After a tramp
of nearly n mile toward the sonth they
came upon n spectacle that chilled the
blood in their veins. Laying IN n ravine
were the bodies of tour men. Jackson was
dead and Warner died in a few minutes
after being found. The other two are be-
ing cared for. but they are cut TO piefes
and their lives are despaired OF. The
qnadruple TRAGEDY is the climax of a series
OF crimes in that section. which is about
thirty miles from this city. There IL in
tense excitement about the scene of the
murders.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

The Columbus Reporter devotes
literal space each week in showing up
the RESOURCES of Kansas and Cherokee
county. II would he well II every
paper In the state and county followed
the example. II nothing good can be
said of our country it would be better
70 say nothing. Politicians and pO-
litical newspapers who expect to step
into power and affluence BY preaching
calamity will get left. Farmers as
well AS business men are tired of ex-
planning away the false and injurious
reports which have such an injurious
effect Oh our state, our people are not
willing to act longer on the defensive
aud newspapers as we'll as politicians
must in the future conform to the
wishes Of the people who support
them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

There is talk of two or three good
business houses going up in the
spring. We would be glad to. see a
lot of new business houses, hut what
we need most is good comfortable
dwellings. We have enough shanties
aud tumble down cottages with mod
ern conveniences--that is, a water bar
rel in front and a barb wire fence In
the rear-but we need fair sized
houses with wells or cisterns, glass
windows, brick chiInneys, roofs that
don't leak and hinges on the front
gates. There has been big demand
for such hous IS during the past year
and hundreds of people have had to
go away for the want of them and set
tie in adjoining towns where there are
plenty OF empty houses. We believe
there will he a good many houses
built in Baxter Springs this year and
we hope some of them will be con.
siructed under the rules Of nineteenth
century architecture.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.


L. w. Harris started for California
on a pleasure trip Monday.
Mrs. w. w. Caruth of Aspen,
Col, is visiting with relatives in the
city.
Mrs. S. NJ. Sellers Of Paola, Kan,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. f.
Merker.
Elder Harris went 10 Parsons last
Sabbath 10 preach the funeral sermon
of oac of The old citizens OF that place.
William Skaggs retained from
Springfield, Mo-, this week where he
has been IN search IT good health for
the past six months.
Mrs. J. d. Boyer reached home
Tuesday evening. She has men
spcuding 4 few months in Texas, but
the climate was too severe.
Mr.. Dana Of the Galena publish.
ing company was IN town Wednesday
lookiag after the Interests OF the
Cherokee County Teacher of which he
is publisher.
II. S. Mitchell, division sup-rin-
teudent Of the Memphis Route, was in
the city Wednesday and made arrange
ineuis for putting electric lights in The
passenger depot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

The managers OF the creamery are
determined 10 make u success Of it this
year. They are making Il canvass
among the milk producers to induce
thea all 10 give the factory a trial this
wear and see for themselves whether i,
viii pay or not. The question Of pro.
tit is only a question of the amount OF
milk that can be obtained. II oil the
farmers in this vicinity would 60 into
the dairy business it would soon be
one of the richest sections in the west
aud they would receive double the in
come they are now receiving. Oliver
Ls,hrop, Inc president of the creamery,
is a we'll known citizen and he will
zee that it is economically and honest
Is managed. lie Is milk producer
and after two years trial is satisfied
with the results. The factory has a
large amount Of ire stored up and are
IN a position 10 do better by patrons
than ever before. We hope every
farmer will cooperate with the man
ayers and give them all possible sup
port.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30
AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION.


Tho Social Conditions Of Assyria and Bah
ylOnlA.
Society in Assyria and Babylonia In
the later period, to which most OF our
documentary evidence belongs, was
highly complex. Trades and profess
sions of all kinds were recognized by
1t. Agriculturists, shepherds, and drov-
ers, masons, carpenters, briclxmalers,
blacksmiths, silversmlths, weavers, dy-
ers, tailors, bakers and cooks, must
Clans BARRIERS, wine-merchants, sailors
md soldiers, architects and DOCTORS
bankers and poets, lawyers and
priests, scribes and librarians, all
alike existed and exercised their
trade or profession like their rep
resentatives in modern days. Caste,
such as we find in India, was unknown.
The son was free to follow any trade or
profession he liked, irrespective OF that
of his father. Naturally there was a
tendency for the father to bring up his
son to his own calling; the son OF q
priest, for instance, was often priest,
the son of blacksmith q blacksmith,
but II was tendency only, and the ex-
ception to It was the rule. Even the
king himself might be a usurper, the
''son of a nobody" as he was termed,
who had begun life in some humble
trade.
In Babylonia, and still more in AS
syria, an aristocracy existed by the
side of the king, which derived its
descent from the ancient families OF
the land. They were the princes"
referred to in jeremiah xxx. 3,
among whom was Nergal-sharezer,
who afterward seized the crown. But
even the ''princes" included those who
owed their position to the personal
favor of the king. The rab-shakeh
(rab-salxi), or prime minister. the tar
tan (turtannu), or commander-in-chief,
and other high functionaries were APP
pointed by the monarch, and might be
selected by him from the dregs OF the
people as well as from among the men,
bers of the nobility.
The king, in fact, was an autocrat,
and consequently the source OF all
honor. But, as in Russia, his autocracy
was tempered and controlled by pow
erful bureaucracy. The civil service was
on a vast scale, descending from the
governors Of provinces and cities, from
the statesmen who surrounded the
king and managed affairs at
home and abroad, and from the heads
of departments, down TO an army OF
clerks and subordinate officials. A con-
siderable part Of the revenue raised by
taxation was devoted to the payment OF
the bureaucracy.
Ability to read and write and to speak
foreign languages was q passport to
its ranks. In Assyrin its influence was
counterbalanced by that of the army,
which seemed to have been mainly re-
cruited at home. It was by means Of
its well-disciplined and well-armed
forces that Assyria was enabled to es-
tablish its empire, and It was the ex-
haustion of that army which brought
about the fall, not only Of the empire,
but of Assyria itself.-Prof. Sayce, In
N. w. Christian Advocate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

98O-acrc farm 3 miles from this city
with good improvements, springs,
running wafer, orchard; Perfect
home, cheap; $25 per acre.
15O-acrc farm one-half mile from the
city, good grain land aud fine li'n-
Der, hlue grass pasture; $40 acre.
40 acres rich land with good spring
l mile frOmcity at $50 per acre.
60 acre farm adjoining Baxter Spr'gs
at $50 per acre. =,
SO.acre farm 9 miles from city; all
rich land, good improvements
well hedged,; cheapest farm In the
county; $500.
l6O acres, 8 miles from city, well i'm.
proved, 9 orchards, 3 wells aud
stock water; plenty Of surface
coal; $500. A great bargain
100 acrce ] mile from city, fine stream
of water; fair Improvements
$500.
l60-acre fruit farm 4 miles from Rax:
ter; 80 acres uf orchard; 40OO
bearing trees. Big bargain.
$40 acres 9 miles from town. hne,im
provements; 200 acres In culIi-
walton. Cheap
160-acre stock aud fruit farfIl-i. Large
= bearing orchard. ~;
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

The Homeliest Man In Baxter Springs
As we'll as the handsomest, aud others
arc Invited TO call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle Of Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, a remedy
that is selling entirely upon its merits
and Is guaranteed 10 relieve and cure
all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis aud Consumption. Large
Bottles 800 and 81. /
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

Since Brazil became republic it
has vastly increased in favor rs field
for German emigrants. Of which 1897
have gone there during the first six
months Of the present year, as COM
pared with 2,1o2 during the whole Of
last year, while in 1850 there were only
24e.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30
OBITUARY.

Died. at Sheboygan, Wis, Jan.
,2l, 1892, Major N. j. Van Arnam OF
Baxter Springs, Kan.
Maj. Van Arnam was well known
to tue citizens of Baxter Springs, hav-
ing spent many OF his later years IN
this city and vicinity. He was man
of large and varied experience in life
and was endowed with fine social
qualities which made him an enter
tanning and interesting companion
and genial friend. The major had
often expressed tho wish that he
might soon pass away and went back
among the friends of his early days TO
the old home where his father and
mother were buried with the hope
and desire Of being soon laid away
with them. IIe fingered along through
three weeks of sickness and at last
passed away quietly and contcnledly,
possessed of all his faculties and in
the full belief that he will be gathered
with all the families of the earth in
the life beyond, where all is happi.
ness, joy and peace.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

W. b. Armsirong's feed store was
broken into Monday night and de.
spoiled of u lot of flour, meat aud lard.
There is no clue to the thieves. Per-
haps the city government was too
busy following up the county attor'
ney's orders TO close out the joints, or
perhaps the robbery was committed
.'afier hours"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

BY a very ingenious and original
process, DR.. j. G. Aver Il Co., of
Low ell. Mass, are enabled to extract
the essential properties of the mater.
ials used in the preparation Of their
famous layers Sarsaparilla," thus
securing a purity aud strength that
can be obtained in no other way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

Eminent physicians everywhere re-
cOmIuend Ayers Cherry Pectoral as
the most reliable remedy that can be
had for colds, coughs and all pulmon-
airy disorders. Ask your druggist for
Ayers Almanac: It Ia the best publ
cation of its kind and full Of Informs
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

The revival meetings will begin
Sunday, Jan. 81, at the NJ. E. church
and continue indefinitely. Morning
subject, Robbery" Evening theme,
allow long halt ye between two Opin-
IONS" FRANK w. OTTo, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

They tell about an Alliance candi-
date who electioneered the farmers
into believing that he would furnish
them with hydraulic rams 10 improve
the breed of sheep. We don't believe
be can do Il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

-"Jim, did that clock just strike ten
or eleven?" asked Barnaby. 'Yes, SIR"
returned the darby. Eyes what, You
rascal?" 1T struck ten or eleven
Truth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

When you insure you want insur-
ance. Get the best every time. Many
small concerns are bursting every
year. G. w. Daniels represents five
Of the largest insurance companies In
America. Look at the list-Home,
Aetna, Ph9nix, German American
aud Phoenix of London. Rates as low
as the "Cheap john" concerns. Call
al the Post Office Book Store and
make Yourself secure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

Columbus Advocate: The editor OF
the Topeka Capital falling to secure
the appointment as Senator Plumbs
SUCCESSOR thought 10 get in a slap at
Governor Humphrey, (whOm 1t was
claimed had congressional aspiraiions)
bv advocating the nomination OF Mr..
kirkpatrick. The conduct OF the
senatorial matter has Disguised Il large
number OF Republicans, particularly
IN the third district. The editor of
the Capital instead Of accepting defeat
gracefully as most Of the other candi-
dates did, criticized the appointment
and the appointing power and publish
ed column after column Of adverse
comments on the matter, a large por-
ton of which was from Alliance and
Democratic papers. But the Capital
failed to notice even one of the hun
dreds of favorable notices on the APP
poinlment by Republican papers. II
Is for this reason we suggest that the
friendship of the Capital for Mr.. Kirk
patrick may work the other way from
which il is intended.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

A number of people met In Colum.
bus Tuesday evening to- organize q
dancing club and the Star Courier
SAYS: safer Tree and full inter
change of thought upon The subject q
club was organized" Dancing may
be sinful, but it is also intellectual, re-
curing brains as we'll as heels, and IL
was only after a ''full aud free inter.
change of thought that the clu b could
be formed. And, mind you, this was
mot in classic Boston, but Columbus,
Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

Subscriptions or advertisements for
the BAxTER SrRIEGs News taken at
the post Office book store. Prices also
given on job WOEk. aud all kinds Of
printing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

RESIDENCE PROPERTY,
IN EVERY PART OF THE CIrY.
S-rOom dwelling with 4 acFes ground, &,
good barn; OUlbuildings, 100 bear
Ing fruit Trees, ShrIllpber! most
beauiiful location IN city; $500.
A small house rooms and basement
for $3.50
4-roOm hOase new9 good barn and
lots for 5000.
Good house with fruit aud nicely ar ,
ranged grOundsfOr $500
Two brick stores to trade for farm.
Eighty lots in Warwick Place, $M mp.
A.ruOm house with baru, cistrrn and
fruit trees; $500.
Business lots on Military 81. at prizes
that wi!!lpay to improve or hold.
One.hulf intsrest IN Ro"d paving
cash business. It must be taken .
right away.
Store and stock Of goods for sale ii IL
baFgaiBs
Two beautiful residence lots, uice To-
b. catioRg $500.
Five nice residence lots covered whh-'
fprrslsireet : $50 Cacll--
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30
G. w. DANIELS,
Real Estates Insurance
AGENCY.
If you want to buy City Farm Property of any description or
have any for sale,s
Call and SEQ me in The Post OdCG DVlldlNgg.,,
BAXTER SPRINGS KANSAS.
BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS.

Insurance written on all kinds Of property the best eastern Ompa
Mes including the HOME PHGNx GERMAN AMERICAN and LONDON
No charge survey policy AN AGENT FOR ALL COMPANIES
poRNRRLY REPRESENTED By II. r. CRowELL
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

There has been q good deal Of un-
necessary hardness Of late on the part
OF 4 number Of the school children.
Parents who expect their children to
keep up with their classes should see
that they are IN school at the opening.
Our teachers are all pushing the chill.
dren In their studies aud 1t will he inn.
possible for them TO keep up with their
grades unless they put n all their time.
Tsriy schoOlars disturb the whole
school and are source of great an
nOyance TO the teachers. Our school
Is running IN better shape than ever
l,eiOre aud parents, teachers aud chill
.lren should all work in unity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30

Girard Press: Senator Perkins has
introduced a bill in the senate and
Representative Funston one IN the
house of representatives to create a
third division Of the federal judicial
district of Kahssa 90 that terms OF
court will be held twice Q year al
FOrt Scott. The ncw-division includes
ihe counties OF Johnson, Linn, Bour-
hon, Miami Crawford, Cherokee,
Labette, Neosho, Anderson, Cofey,
.WOOdsOn, Wilson, Montgomery,
Chaniauqua, Elk and Greenwood aud
tie Quapaw Indian Agency. The
project Is q good one and ought to re.
ceIve the favorable consideration OF
congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-01-30
List OF Letters

Remaining in the post-ofice at Bax-
:cr Springs, Kansas, for the week
ending Jan. 81, 1892, which If not
called for within TWO weeks will be
sent to the dead lottor Office at Wash
ington. ID. c.:
Carson, d P Neal, Robt W
Stevens, RIP Riley, P E
Springer, CE Brown, Sarah
Bridgman, Alice Eddy, Myrtle
81, Lovely, Eva
!. Persons calling fer any OF the above
lhters will please say Advertised,
giving date of list.
WV. MARCH, p. 81.