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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13


an. Mrs. Mary Z. Pillow, widow of the
confederate general, Gideon j. Pillow,
after whom Fort Pillow was named. II is
said that she entered Kings office after
an understanding had been reached be
tween her and Lee Thornton, a young
lawyer who had charge of rent collec-
tions on Col. Kings many pieces
of real estate. Thornton intro
duced the colonel. King became
infatuated. The widow seemed to
return the love. King had wife and
two daughters. Before the fatal meet
ing King had been devoted to his fam
ily. When he met the widow he
seemed to almost forget that he had a
family.
Soon the lovcsicll pair joined their in
terests in an Arkansas plantation.
King secured veritable mansion in
Memphis, where he set Mrs. Pillow up
to live the life of queen OF fashion.
She didn't, however, lead in society
circles The liason was too open to the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13
GEN. DENVER DEAD.

4 Noted Territorial Governor OF Kansas
Dies In washington-He Fought In Two
Wars. 49,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1O.-Gen. James
W. Denver, of Wilmington, O., died last
evening in this city, after an illness Of
three days, from RIiemic poisoning. He
was 20 years old.
Gen. Denver was born in Winchester,
Va, in 1918. He received q public
school education, emigrated with his
parents to Ohio, and from there re-
moved to Missouri, where he studied
law and was admitted to the bar.
He was appointed n captain of the
Twelfth infantry in 1s47, and served in
the war with Mexico until its close. He
removed to California in 1850, and was
chosen a state senator in 1859.
1t was while he was member of this
body that he had a controversy with
Edward Gilbert, an eX-member OF con-
gress, which resulted in n duel and in
which Gilbert was killed.
Gen. Denver was appointed by Presi-
dent buchanan in 1857 commissioner OF
Indian affairs, which position he re-
signed to accept the governorship of
Kansas.
In 1861 he entered the national ser
vice; was made briSadier-general and
served in the western states until 1868,
when he resigned and returned to
Washington aud resumed the practice
of Jaw.
The city Of Denver, Col, was named
after him while he was governor OF
Kansas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13
Glnustone,s PredIcamsnt.

LONDON. Aug. S-The point on which
conservatives rely to break any lengthy
lease of power by the liberals is this:
II Gladstone's home rule bill is enacted
into law Irish members would be de-
prived of a vote on measures pertaining
solely to the rest of the kingdom. This
would soon arise, when the conserva-
tives would defeat the liberals and
force Gladstone to resign. Per contra,
however. should Salisbury resume
power he would be defeated on thefrst
imperial matter coming to n vote in the
house of commons This would be q
state of affairs not to DO thought of.
II Irish home rule comes in n practical
BILE shape, Il must come with English,
Welsh and Scotch home rule, or posi-
bly, imperial federation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13

ties besieged him. The wife and
daughter Of the condemned man, and
wives and daughters of other promi-
nent citizens made personal appeals
Senator Harris and other leading poll
ticians made several calls upon him
and succeeded in securing the desired
Communication.
The prisoner heard the news with
but little interest He had been in
dulRing in stimulants Of late and
seemed Indifferent to what was trans
piring.
Col. II. CLAY Kings position among the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13
KANSAS CORN.
Critical Condition OF the Kansas Corn Crop
The Great Need of u Good Rain.

Critical Condition OF the Kansas Corn Crop
The Great Need of u Good Rain.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. s.-Dis-
patches received late last night from
various sections of the corn belt in
Kansas Indicate pretty plainly that the
corn is suffering from lack of rain, and
that already considerable damage has
been done. Rain is needed, and in
some sections it is needed badly. The
weather conditions during the next few
days will determine, to a great extent,
the volume of the Kansas corn crop and
the farmers are anxiously awaiting the
outcome. The local signal service
bureau announced last night that 1t
would be cooler to-day, but that there
were no indications of rain for this sec
ton. The excessive heat of the past
weak, which has prevailed over the
entire southwest and which has
been accompanied by rain in but few
sections, has accomplished the injury to
the crop UpTto a week ago the corn
was in a condition better than fair, and
with the assistance of n general rain,
the prospects pointed W a magnificent
yield. But the much desired moisture
has failed TO materializc and the condi-
ton of the crop in consequences Is daily
growing worse. All now depends On
the weather Of the ensuing week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13
The Rails spread.

DENVER, Col, Aug. 1O.-Whcn regular
No Santa Fe passenger train was
near Carpentersburg, about six miles
out of Denver, the rails spread and
every car in the train was thrown from
the track, except the diner, which wac
on the extreme rear end. Rio Grandc
No. came along and brough, the IL
jured to the Union depot. No one was
killed outright, although those who
were brought in were badly injured
and may die.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13

lawyers of the south
was high. He is
the man who wrote
Kings Digest Of
Tennessee Law
This standard work
was frequently used
during the trial in
June. from which
Col. King emerged
with a sentence O.,
death hanging owe:
him.
The story of the
crime begins with
- -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13

public view. Itwns
notorious. Kin g
was all the while
trying to get q di-
vorce from his vito
that he might marry
the widow. He
failed. The guilty
ones cared nothing
for public opinion.
Finally a GOODNESS
J ,prang up. 1t aft
erwnrd developed
that this was due to
X;--fa fnn0xy that
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13

next Friday, for the
murder Of David II.
Poston, on March 10,
1891, on a public
street in this city.
Unusual pressure
was brought to bear
upon the governor
for the past few
days. Petitions
signed by thousands
from Tennessee and
kentucky deluged
the executive. Del
egations from mill
+o.v ond civic cnoio-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13
SAVED FROM THE GALLONS.

Tho Governor OF Tennessee Spares the Life
of Col. H., Clay King. the Noted Lawyer,
Who Was Convicted OF Murder-History
OF tho Celebrated Case.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 1G.-Gov. Blu
chanan, in Nashville, last evening COM
muted the sentence OF Col. ii. Clay
King. who was to have been hanged on
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13

cries of the Knights
Templar which con-
stituted the escort
lof the grand en-
:ampment TO its
ASYLUM, moved from
Fourteenth and
Market streets on
its long march
through the princi-
pal streets of the
! ,ity. From early
morning prepara-
-tions had been made
for theeventand the
streets were crowd
ed with people seek
ing positions on the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-08-13
THE GRAND MARCH.

Another Great Day mt Denver-Grand Pa
rade of knights Templnr Along Thronged
strccts-The Procession three Hours
Passing In Review.
DENVER, Col, Aug 1O.-Promptly at
1O:45 the great parade of the command
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
PERSONAL.

PAUL B. DU CHAILLU says that while he was in
Africa he had $4,000 opportunities to marry and
declined them all
PRoF. WARVIELD OF Princston says "a little girl
giving my wife a composition on John Calvin
recorded that Calvin was a very cruel man; no
used to burn his servants feet (Servetusi."
GEN. BooTH's SALVATION ARMY funds are at
last to be looked into by q competent committee,
headed by the Earl of Onslow, and everybody
will know very soon what is done with the vast
amount collected and whether Booth or the
poor get IL.
TEE death of Countess Ruspoh throws a great
many unique Napoleon relics into the market.
Prince Victor has already made a very liberal
oHer Tor the plate used by his great uncle at st.
Helena, but the correspondence of Napoleon
III. is sure TO fetch q great deal more.
JUSTICE DENhAN. who has long been one of
the most famous of British judges and who is
soon TO retire from the bench. has occupied bis
leisure during recent years in trauslating Grny's
EleRy" into Greek etegiAc verse and in turning
the first book of Pope's Homer's "Iliad" into
Latin elegiacs.
PROF. B. G. WILDER of Cornell University re-
Gently gave some interesting recollections OF
Louis Agassiz, in lecture before the Cornell
Natural History Society. Agassizs federation
and the view that the museum at Harvard, of
which ne had charge, was held by him in trust
for science. were illustrated by the following
incident: former student, who had afterward
denounced him, wrote asking permission to
examine some specimens When DR.. Wilder
expressed doubt as to whether it would be
agreeable TO have him come. Agassiz replied
devil himself wished 70 examine specimens in
this museum, he should be welcome "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
Tho Alliance In Politics.

The drift of the National Farmers' Ali
ance is still toward politics. The men who
are running 1t now are disposed 10 think
that victories In the field OF politics are of
more consequence than victories in the field
in which the alliance originally intended TO
operate. This is shown by the reselsction
Of President Loucks Thursday. Mr.. Ioucks.
IN his annual address, criticised southern
ailiancemen severely for voting the demo
cratic instead Of the populist ticket His
address was not well received by the south
srn members Of the convention, who called
attention 20 the fact that President Loucks
had violated the Ocala platform by failing
to urge that portion OF 10 which condemns
the force bill.
The alliance is fast losing its hold upon
the farmers. In the northwest it may con-
tlnue to be regarded with favor for a year
or two because under the name of the
Peoples party it won some victories there
IN the recent elections, but 1t will be re-
garded there more as q political orgsniza-
ton than as an organization for the promo
ton of the interests of the farmers.
The alliance has had its day. Its men,
bSASAAp udS lHAlel OH immeusoly. O0
Thursday it was decided to abolish the lect-
ure and literary bureaus, and the salaries
Of ell the officers were reduced. No better
indication than this is needed that the in.
come of the organization is not what it
once was And it will be very much less In
the near future. The farmers are rapidly
coming to the conclusion that they are get
ting nothing for the money which they are
paying out in dues aud for alliance
literature Indeed, a very large percentage
Of them have already reached that conclu-
sion.
DR.. MAcune now wants to keep the
alliance out Of politics. because he sees that
politics has already injured it greatly and
promises to destroy it entirely. He does
not make nearly as much out of 1t as he did
couple Of years ago, and it will not DO
long before he will have to look TO another
source for living. His alliance pubIica-
tions will not have a market. He was one
of the first. however. to try to use the ms
fuence Of the alliance in politics.
In wise hands the alliance might be of
great benefit to the farmers. The politicians
in the order, however. insist on making it
political power. and as a result it will
soon be an institution of the past.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
Tried a Dead Giant.

The story of Nevada justice of the peace,
who impaneed a jury, tried man for murder,
and, on return of a verdict of guilty, sentenced
him to be hanged, has been eclipsed, says the
Seattle telegram.
James Wells, a contractor, who is engaged in
an irrigation scheme near Ellensburg, arrived
in the city last evening, and said the little city
is all excitement over series OF events that oc-
CURED there, one Of which was the trial of A
dead man on charge of carrying a concealed
weapon. Thus the story runs:
A circus company, carrying as a sid s-show
attraction giant African over feet hi IN and
OF proportionate weight. had been showing In
the town for several days. The big African was
one of the biggest cards In the show next to the
elephants, but, ike those animals it appears he
was also clumsy, and one evening in attempt
ing to board the circus train, which was in mo-
tion, he fell between two OF the cars and one of
his legs was crushed Amputation was deemed
necessary, and the giant died under the opera
ton.
The coroner of the county was absent and
the duty of holding an inquest devolved upon
Justice OF the peace. jury was regularly
impansled and verdict rendered in accord
ance with the facts Then the body was boxed
up and slowed away in the justices Office to
await burial the following morning. During
the night it occurred to the authorities that
the body of the dead man had not been
searched for personal effects. This oversight
was remsdied and a search brought to light
revolver. $40, and gold watch and chain.
What to do with the property was the next
question, and the justice was appealed to. He
looked up the law but had not found a way out
of the dilemma when some one suggested that
a charge of carrying concealed weapons be en-
tered against the dead giant. This suggestion
was followed, so Mr. Wells says, and the dead
man was adjudged guilty, fine of $40 and
costs being imposed. The coin on the body
the revolver for his COSTS while the justice
donned the watch and chain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
savannah,s Celebration.

The demonstration last night TO celebrate
the recent sweeping democratic victory
showed how keenly Savannah appreciates
the good fortune that has come to the whole
country through the efforts of the people
and in spite of corrupt political methods.
Her citizens turned out in full force, either
to parade or cheer the paradsrs and the
event they we're celebrating. Conspicuous
among the spectators were large number
Of ladies. who were just as enthusiastic as
their brothers, fathers. beaus or husbands
over the election Of MIR. Cleveland and the
consequent prospect of the opportunity Of
buying the necessaries of life, either for dress
or household use. at a reasonable price in the
near future The speeches delivered by the
several orators were full OF patriotism
and rejoicing, and were 80 admirably timed
that there was no wish that they had been
shorter. The parade itself, with its blaze of
lights framed by bunting on tall buildings,
was splendid picture, and one not apt to
be forgotten soon by those who had place
IN it. The promoters Of the demonstration
and all those who helped make it such sue.
cess certainly acquitted themselves with
credit The things left to be desired were
indeed very few, while the gratifying in,
cidents" Of the occasion were as plentiful a.
they we're in the election itself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
BRIGHT BITS.

YABsLEY-Eow, IL a fellow we're to take your
CLOAK would you follow the scrlptural iniunc-
ton?
Mudge-Yes. I'd take of my coat and give il
to MIN in the neck, Indianapolis Journal.
MAN OF TIE HousE-It strikes me that I've
seen your face before.
stranger-Yes. you have. I sold you cook
book year ago.
what are you selling nowY'
"A sure cure for dyspepsia. Only so cents"
Brooklyn Ltfe.
~ AM not wealthy" ha said; 'but IL the de.
votion of a true and tender heart goes for any
thing with you, Miss Clara"
1t goes well enough with me, Mr. Spoon
bill, " interrupted the fair girl, with a pensive
look on her face; 'but how will it go with the
grocer. PUCK.
CRY MISSIONARY say you hate work or
anything that works.
The One of Leisure Yes: down with it,
City Missionerv-But still you like liquor
something that ferments-worEs.
The One of Leisure-Then, as l said before
down with itl--Puck.
TEAcHER--I havs told you of Louis Kossuth
ard what ne did Inave also Just said that he
recently received a congratulatory address from
the Hungarian diet Now who can tell me what
the hungarian diet is!
Little Boy formerly of HaZleton, Pa. Most
anything they can lay their hands on.-Street
6 Smiths Good NeI0s.
YOUNG LADY-How much?
Telegraph Operator-Twenty.hve cents.
''tor that one word yes?
"Yes'm. Same price for ten words or less
You can repeat the word yes ten times if you
wish "
"Um-n-o; that wouldn't look we'll It's an
answer to a proposal Of marriage. - Portland
advertiser.
A PARsoN who had call from little country
parish to large and wealthy one in a big city
asked time for prayer and consideration. Fin
ally some one met his youngest son on the
street. How is it, Josiah said the neighbor,
lis your father going TO B."
well" answered the youngster, iudiciously,
paw il still prayin' for light, but most of the
things is packed. SAT- Lake herald
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
County Jails and County Convlots

County Jails aud County Convicts.
The message which the governor sent to
the legislature day or two ago, relative to
county jails and county convlcts, is a
timely one. 1t calls attention to abuses of
which the legislature should take notice,
and for which it should provide remedy.
Undoubtedly the iails in great many OF
the counties are in very bad sanitary
condition. Prisoners confined in them for
any considerable length of time contract
diseases from which they never recover.
With health destroyed, they become bur-
dens TO their friends, or to their respective
counties. The law ought to be so amended
as to require counties to keep their iails In
a good sanitary condition. The law pro-
vides for depriving person who is charged
with crime, or who Is onyicted of crime. of
his liberty. but the state is guilty of doing a
great wrong when it subjects him to condi-
tions that may rob him of his health.
The governor speaks strongly with regard
TO the abuses of the chsin-gang system.
There is no objection to that system when
properly administered. In fact, the county
convicts are much better off when EMPLOYED
than when shut up in badly ventilated, and
not very clean, jails, but, according to the
governors view, in many instances the con-
victs on the chain-Rengs are not dealt with
as the law intends they shall be. They are
hired to irresponsible individuals whose aim
is to get all the work out of them they can,
without being at much expense for feeding
them and otherwise providing for their
wants. There is a provision of the law
attention to duties entities a con-
wet to a reduction OF his sentence.
The state has no way of finding out whether
or not this provision OF the law is obeyed,
and it is pretty safe to say that it seldom is
obeyed. Grand juries which Inspect con-
vict camps and are supposed to see to 1t that
the convicts have all their rights do their
work, as a rule, in a careless and Indifferent
manner. accepting the statement OF the
authorities that the law, in every respect, is
being complied with
The governor thinks the state should
have an inspector to report on the short
comings of the different counties, with re-
spect to the convicts. and to compel them
to obey the law. II an able and CON
scientious man could be obtained it
would be advisable for the Iegisla-
ture to authorize the appointment |
of an inspector, but it would be difficult to
get such man as is wanted for the salary
which the state would be willing TO pay.
Evidently the state is on the eve of re-
form relative to both state aud county con- |
vcts Il is certainly time. If what the gov |
ernor says is true, that something is done to |
lift county convicts out OF their misery and |
unhealthy surroundings. and give them q
chance to have at the end OF their terms
sound bodies, as we'll az an inclination to
lead better lives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19

A Chicago ms Adventure in Frisco.
Joseph P. Lambert. a young and wealthy
Chicago merchant who Is nov on his way
home with a charming bride from San Fran
cisco. had a little adventure while here tnAt
netted him $40 cash. says the San Francisco
Examiner.
The prospective bridegroom stayed at the
falace motel, ana whil- there the early part OF
one evening, just before his marriage he hearl
an arm OF IRE. There is nothing which ap-
peals - wildly 10 the Chicago Imagination as
the clamor OF the FIRE belt and naturally
enough this fellow abandoned the sweet
thoughts that had been occuuyiny his mind
and rushed forth to the anticipated scene o.
destruction. IL was fire on Fourth street.
ordinary san Francisco c0utiagratiOn, which
could be distinguished in the electric light by
the engines and the crowd. The Chicago man
beheld it, aud as he stopped-perhsps in eager
expectancy OF some great outburst OF fiame-a
couple OF Young women dasbed up to him.
20, save US, sir! Save u.s." cried one. throw
ng herself into the hero's arms.
Yes, yes; save us - chLned in the other as
she chung TO the Chicago right arm.
The dreaded danger did not seem 10 mate
rlalizeI and when the eastern merchant elected
the assertion that the girls were afraid of the
bre. ne assured them that the safest plan
would be TO travel along up the street. There
was no need of repeating the advice, for the
tl.nid creatures hurried away as if really on the
wings OF fright.
Them Lambert began to ponder, ana before
the ponderlng was fairly completed ne discov-
cred that two go gold pieces had been taken
from his trousers pocket. 1t was too late to
catch the women, and so the stranger idled over
to Fifth street, thinking about the process He
went to Market street, and near the Baldwin
hotel he told OF the robbery to couple of po-
cemen.
Presently the PAIR Of pickpockets CHANGED
that way, demure and apparently happy. The
owner of the double ca lies recognized the
wom9n II, and with Chicago boldness he stepped
before them.
Give me my money" he demanded
The pickpocketS were shocked. They said
they we're insulted. They would have the rude
man arrested. But the rude man was firm He
wanted bis money, and, dsregarding the police
men, he would take it then and there. That's
what he said. Trouble imminent, when a
male accomplish of the women stepped I'd. He
saw the face of the adversary and then he vol
unteeredto pay tie desired amount He counted
out the gold.
Now give me $40 for my trouble" said the
visitor from Chicago, and it was given.
The pickpockets were then allowed to depart.
though the two policemen saw the transaction
Lambert desired that no arrest be made, and his
wish was res pected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-19
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