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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-25
aENERAL.


In the house of commons resolution
prevailed citing the editor of the Lon
don Times to appear and apologize for
misstatements concerning Irish men,
bers
SIGNoR GRIMALDI, Italian minister Of
finance. says that the monetary con-
ference probably will not reassemble
next May rs European governments are
convinced that nothing would come
of it.
EX-soLDIERs OF Great Britain propose
TO give an exhibition of British army
tactics during the worlds fair.
FRANK L. TRAINoR, deputy United
States consul-general Mt the City of
Mexico, and formerly of Williamsport,
Pa, has died of typhoid fever.
PRESIDING JUDGE PERIvIER, of the
French court of appeals denies the re-
ports that the sentences of the Panama
prisoners were determined at the last
moment before the reading of the de-
cision.
NJ. SIEGFRIED, minister of commerce
OF France, has submitted to the COM
mittee on customs of the chamber Of
deputies proposal to levy duty of
sixteen francs on refined and of thirteen
francs on raw petroleum.
THE Dublin supreme court of judica-
ture has confirmed, upon appeal, the
decision of the high court of justice
that Secretary Morley had no authority
to prohibit the police from assisting
sheriff's officers in the service of writs
OF ejectment ut night
The second reading Of the Gladstone
home rule bill has been fixed for
March IS.
The decrease in the cotton crop for
the season is nearly 1000, 600 bales I'M
der last season.
In the parliament of British Column
bia the proposition to put prohibitive
poll tax on Chinese was defeated by
one vote.
BARON BLEIcHRoDER died at Berlin
on the 10Th. The fortune left by him
is estimated Mt 100, 900. 900 marks lie
was one of Prince Bismarcll's nearest
business friends.
MANY miners have been sutfocated
by deadly gases in the lead mines near
Cartagena, Spain.
Acting ut the instance of Russia, the
police of Berlin have arrested twelve
Russian Poles, students ut Berlin uni
versity.
THE annual report of the Chicago e
Alton Railroad CO. for the year ended
December 81, 1892, shows gross earn
ings amounting to s7,730,6lO, an i'm
crease us compared with those of 1891
of $3.50, 30. The operating expenses
were 81, SO7,7 9S, an increase of $500
and the net earnings were S2,922, Sl2, n
decrease of s209,320
MINISTER LINCOLN presented William
Waldorf Astor and Lieut. Com. William
S. Cowlcs, the recently appointed naval
attache of the American legation, to
the prince of Wales, at the levee in
London.
PoRTUGAL's cabinet has resigned be-
cause of a refusal of the cortes to APP
prove it's financial schemes.
IT is denied that there is any 6nan-
cial crisis in Nicaragua.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK INV YoRG. MI
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-25
WORTH READING.
MT. STERLING, KY, Feb. -, 1850.

F j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Gentlemen II desire to make a brief
statement for the benefit of the suffering. |
had been afflicted with catarrh of the head,
throat and nose and perhaps the bladder
for fully twenty-five years. Having tried
other remedies without success, was led
by an advertisement in the Sentinel-Demo-
crat to try Halls Catarrh Cure. have just
finished my fourth bottle, and believe l
am right when say am thoroughly re-
stored. | don't believe there is a trace of
the disease left Respectfully,
VIM. BRIDGES, Merchant Tailor
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS IS cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
The Century.
RESIDENT.

The readers of the Midwinter number
of the Century will find as the frontis-
piece a portrait of Tennyson engraved
by T. johnson from the photograph
by Mayall,
Articles of personal interest are n
paper on Franz List by Saint-Saens,
a critical estimate of the. great pianist
which will interest all lovers of music.
The autobiography of Tonmaso Sal
vini is continued with interesting re4n'
iniscences of his early professional
life and with an additional new inter
est relating to Garibaldi, under whom
Salvint was enlisted in the defense Of
Rome.
Poets also come in for consideration
in Mr.. Jauvier's first paper. eutitleC
IAN Embassy to Provence" Their
are also two other papers of travel o
adventures in out-of-the-way regions
one STRAY Leaves from a Whaleman'
Log" by James Temple Brown, will
graphic illustrations; and the secon'
record of life on the Malay PENN
sula by John Fairlie.
Probably the most notable article c
the number is semi-officia1 paper b
the Secretary of the Russian Legatio
in Washington, Mr.. Pierre Botkine
entitled "A Voice for Russia"
Besides the serials, Mrs. Burto
Harrison's "Sweet Bells Out of Tune
and Mr.. Balestier's Benefits Forgot
the number contains five short piece
of fiction, two being balcony stories
by Miss Grace King, "Mimfs Ma
: riage" and THE Miracle Chapel" wit
Z illustrations by Sterner.
: The editor calls special attentiC
i. to the paper on Russia, for which q
n consideration of the public is invoke
t and there are editorial articles dealiI
d with current questions under the It'll,
p Responsibility for the Spells s,
l. tenn" Efficiency of Ballot Reform
= "Reform in Contested Election Gases
land ''Free Art a National Necessity
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The grand jury of Brooklyn. New
York, has found indictments against
number of Democratic reforners OF
that city. The evidence showed that
they had bled the city In accordance
with Democratic precedences in con
nection with the Columbian celebra-
ton. 1t was in evidence that for a
grand stand that cost $4,000 they
charged the city S11,500, and for
smaller stands costing $1,000 they
charged Sc. 600 and that the Democrat
ic council of the city allowed the bills
at such exorbitnnt charges. Great il
Democratic reform and Democratic
economy. -Cheboygan Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
Frederic Items.

The social at the house of Joseph
Woods, last Wednesday evening. was
we'll attended and pleasant time en-
joved.
Mrs. d. Flagg and children, of Gray
ling. are visiting Mr.. Flagg's people
here.
Rev. Birdsall and Jennie Flagg are
on the sick list.
J. w. Wallace is filling his ice house
this week.
Arrangements are being made for a
New England supper and entertain
ment at the Town Hall, Feb. 22d.
DIR. Leighton, OF Otsego Lake, was
in town Monday.
RESIDENT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
Tho od;,o- If tho Otsego Co. Herald

The editor of the Otsego Co. Herald
SAYS, that he understands That Lew
is Jensen. of the firm of Nicholson,
Hanson g. Co.. whose family now re-
side at Lewiston. was in Gaylord last
Friday making arrangements TO re-
move to this place and was looking for
a house. He is to have the general
supervision of the company's interests
at Bagley, Mr.. Woodield going to
Point st. Ignace to look after the firms
interests there. We understand the
com pany is to have an Office in Gay
lord.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The tobacco growers OF New Eng
land are preparing to Hight to retain
the present duty on tobacco. The eff
feet of the present tariff law on tobac-
co-growers has been vindication OF
it's wisdom, The value oe the tobac-
co crop Ia the New England states IN,
creased from 81. 400, 00U in 1882 to S..
pOU. 900 In 1892. The revenue from
imported tobacco LAST year was 81, 600
600 more than the average annual rev.
euue fer the preceding five years. thus
materially increasing the income oil
the federal treasury, besides giving
ample protection to All industry en-
gaging the labor of several thousand
farmers. Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The flendish tortures inflicted upon
the negro at Paris, Texas, for commit
ting an outrageous crime, for which
he should have suffered death, but al
the hands of the officers of the law,
will convince most any one that there
are more brutes in that community
than the negro who was tortured, anc
criminally worse. Such u thing coulC
not have occurred in any cornmunit!
in the North, except in isolated sec
tions, where vice, ignorance, degrade
ton aud democracy predominant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Those who are making snch an ado
about pensions should direct their first
efforts 70 purging the pension rolls of
names of those who served in the Con-
federate Army. and yet are drawing
pensions, froIn the U.s.; drawing pen
sions, too, for services, not for wounds.
What spectacle is presented when
such ms these draw pensions without
rebuke, while the men who fought and
bled that the nation might be preserv
ed, are subject to so much Unjust, IN
reasonable and heSrtless criticism. :
Cedar Springs Clipper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Reports to the state board of health
show bronchitis, rheumatism, tonsil-
tits, influenza aud neuralgia in the or
der named have caused the most sick
ness In Michigan during the week end
ing January 2ist. Diphtheria is re-
ported at 33 places, scarlet fever at SO.
typhoid fever at Is and measles at "a.
and small pox at two places-one case
in Springport township, Jackson conn'
ty. and seven cases in Pittsfield town
ship, Washtenaw county.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The Republican majority in the
Michigan Legislature has performed a
public duty in repeating the partisan
measure known as the Miner law,
which the Democratic Legislature
passed in order to secure a portion OF
the States electoral vote. The repeal
of the Miner law restores uniformity
in the methods of State representation
in the electoral college. and this uni
formity should be maintained.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

For comparing the free trade plank
in the Democratic platform, with the
confederate constitution in campaign
speech, the Southern club, of New
York, of which John A. Wise was q
member. made it so uncomfortable for
him that he resigned. A republican
is likely to have about az good time
in a southern club as rabbit in hedge.
hogs hole. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
The most brutal remark made by any

The most brutal remark made by any
paper in connection with the attend
ance of President-elect Cleveland at
the Hayes funeral, was that of the In
dianapolis Sentinel, which said: ANY
good Democrat is always ready to at
tend the funeral of a Republican
This remark is on par with the action
of the Democratic legislature of 1ndi
ana which refused to adjourn the day
of the funeral. Toledo Blade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Mr.. Cleveland is undergoing consid
cradle trouble in finding proper mate
rial for the business mems admins
tration," which he has been promising.
That kind of material is hard to find
in the party of which he is a member.
The last purely democratic adminis.
tration bankrupted the country.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

"The action of Mr. Cleveland In at
tending the funeral of Gen. Hayes has
been generally commended by the
press. 1t has done more to make the
President-elect popular than any one
act If his life-except his marriage.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

TIE Dayton Journal. which kerpr
TAB on sncli nattcr~, says thar expires
dsnt Hayes was the sixteenth Of the
rw~nty-sev-n Ohio brev+t major-geii-
erals who has joined tli. Grand Army
OH fane's eternal camping ground:
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The democracy are in favor OK free
raw material for manufacturers. But
Cleveland is surfeited with raI0 mate
rial to such an extent that cabinet
making, to which his attention Is now
directed, is a failure. Manufacturers
must go!
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The State Supreme Court has rel
egated Richardson back to his demo
prohib. observation-disclosures
lance constituents, and Belknap will
represent the Fifth district in the next
congress. Stealing votes in Michigan
is not so popular as it was.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Some newspaper man started the re.
port that a Spokane girl kneads
bread with her gloves on" whereupon
another practical editor observed
"Well, So do we; we need it with OUT
shoes on, with our pants on, and If
fact with all our clothes on-need II
doggoned bad, and if our delinquent'
would pay up we would buy whole
bakeshop.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Reports of the state board of health
shows bronchitis. neuralgia, tonsilitls,
rheumatism and iufiuenza. in the order
named, caused the most sickness In
Michigan during the week ending Jan
nary 2Sth. Diphtheria is reported al
"a places. scarlet fever.at7l. typhoid
fever "a. measles at 3S and smallpox
AT 2 Dlaces
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

In 1867 this country manufactured
2,277 tons of steel rails. Last year un-
der the Mckinley law the product was
LASS, TAB tons. In the mean time the
price fell from $166 ton. to about $50
a ton. These are protection results.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Kansas tried populists. when they
discarded the republicans. Then 1t
tried them adulterated with demo
Gratis, and the last condition is worse
than the first.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The motion TO take up Senator
Hills bill for the repeal of the Silver
purchase act, was DEBATED by "A vote OF
AZ nays to 80 yeas, last Monday. This
action kills the bill for this session oil
congress, at least.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The death of James q. Blaine las
settled the great controversy over his
religion. There is no question now
Mr.. Blaine died Protestant,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Algernon Sar.oris, the husband Of
General Grants daughter Nellie. died
ON the 81 inst. She had not lived with
him for several years.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

The Detroit Ne,cs apologies and
deprecates, but does not condemn the
brutality of the mobs in Southern
communities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
POLITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

1.-THE beer Mr.. Cleveland drank at
Buffalo ought to cut loose the Prohi'
bition vote from him, but IL won't"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
$40 ELEGANT Ok
New Upright Pianos!

three pedals fine brilliant tone throughout
Complete S25O0O Terms
half on delivery, andrb to suit
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

build trade in locality
buy who business
with privilege and not salts
factory etake t backw without trouble
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

Travelling agents will charge you than
they have expenses take risk dealing with
near by perfectly satisfactory
ereadya nd make II at all times
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

New durable workmanship
piano in playing capacity
SIS monthly payments and balance suit buyer
i u $l25. 90 organ
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

pianos hand taken in trade all in good play
ing condition rs to 15O down, suit
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

variety OOO Terms 500 down
and$ three months
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09
AT HANSON & BRADENS FURNITURE ROOMS

WILL be found all
BURIAL CASES Ladies' Chdren good
will country Especial attention given
mbalming preserving
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

WE keep full stock of everything to be fonnd in
w DRUG STORE aud by and careful attention to
prices merit receive share of patronage
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-09

ry-PHYsICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS carefully flied by A. g. LA
years experience and is regularly registered
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-07-22
LIvINGsToN's VIEW OF IT.

WASHINGTON. July 22,-Congress-
man Livingstone of Georgia, thihks there
will be "a red hot fight over silver in
congress, and the free coinage of silver
will triumph over those who are trying
to secure n gold basis"
zone thing is certain he said, 1--WE of
the South will be found fighting straight
out for the fulfilment of every promise
we have made the people, and with the
West to back us, IL seems clear to me
that we must succeed whatever may be
the efforts of the other wing of the
party.
The coming session of congress will do
more for the masses than any congress
we have had since The war. | feel sure
that every reform Movement, every pOpu-
lar piece of legislation. rs outlined III our
platform, will be carried into effect
Il am of the opinion that the people
will triumph in the session of congress so
nigh Mt hand. 1t Is going TO be a fight
for the people, and don't you forget 1t,
Everybody knows that our Inst Demo
cratic platform was made broad and lib
eral. IL has everything in II that the
masses have clumOred for so loudly and
so rightfully for the past few years. If it
is carried Out-and It will be-then the
people will be on top, and that Is what
! think will be the outcome of the an
preaching session of congress-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-07-22

one b. b. Richards, and stating tina, he
was frum Fort Worth and had been
chairman Of the Texas state Democratic
central committee during the last ma
tloual campaign
DHIrent inquiry among the business
men Of the city. as well as those WIN
have politienl inclination, faiicd 80
rlic.i any Ie..nito Information regnul-
ing the gentleman In question. The only
uprsJn known here who could by ans
possibility on the bill Is nun who fir-
merry eonducied a restaurant on Main
street between Second aud Third aud inn
mp,liaiely adjoining the old Crescent res
tauran' On tho north,
At the time Como Park pavilion was
opeicl Ia Rivcrside he erected frame
building near the park enclosure. whore
he opened, and for some tine conducted
o taloon. II was nt this place that q
shooting aifray occurred. in which Ollie
BOWles aud some others were engaged,
anil which developed small-sized sen
sat0n NJ the time.
His saloon venture was not sic
cess. aud be left The city, his family re-
naming here for some time aiterward.
when he sent for them 20 join lin some
where IN the North bis only political
conncctiun here was sort Of desultory
connection with the local Democratic
central committee. lie had strayed from
the fold and was for a time a Third
party worker. but afterwards rrjoissd
the Democratic ranks and was given
this sort Of honorary position in order
that be- might exert his inGrence with
some who. like himself. had fallen from
grace.
He is described A. rather slender.
dark,,complexioned man, rather dignilied,
which was enhanced hy the fact that
he almost invariably dressed In black.
No crookedness is known TO have been
attributed 10 him while here. lie possess
sod considerable business ability bur
was poor and consequently had no great
amount Of credit. 1t Is not thought here
that be- would stuop 10 the petty thevery
yulisc.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-07-22
PERSONAL.

Capt. Chas, Goodnight came in from his
ran ii Yesterday.
Paul Baldrilge leaves this morning
for Cisco, to visit a cousin.
$. $. Mendehhall of Eddy, y, NJ.
arrived in town yesterday
Tucker Bonz left yesterday ON the
Cotton Belt for Atlanta. Ga.
l.. W. Krakc Of Chicago. in the city,
interested In livestock business
Col. j. e. Chrnoweth of Bonham. is
in the city and will 20 South today.
Captain Adams left yesterday via the
Texns and Pacific for Louisville, Ky.
Miss Vaughn leaves on the Texas and
Pacific cannon-ball tomorrow morning
for Chicago.
Mrs. john T. Hughes has gone TO
Blanket, Brown county, 10 visit for Il
few weeks.
John Camel of Mason. well.known
Western cowman. was In Fort Worth
yesterday On business.
John f. White, formerly master me-
chanic of the Denver. will leave Mon
day evening for Chicago, where he will
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-07-22
THE RAPID TRANSIT.
ARRANGEMENTS READY FOR
CONSTRUCTION.
Mr.. Perkins Now In the East-.Fort
Worth People Paying Their Debts.
Known in Fort worth--.street
sprinkIlng---wine Making.

1t is now an assured fact that the Fort
Worth and Dallas Rapid Transit line will
be built this summer. The necessary
capital has been secured and the con
strnction arrangements nearly completed
The death Of Mr. Perkins mother has
required his presence at her bedside. and
for this reason the work has been de
laycd As soons US he returns from the
Fast work will begin aud the grading
will be pushed rs rapidly as the hsht-of-
way can be secured.
1t has been almost definitely decided
the motive power will be electricity aud
the overhead system Of trolley wires win
probably be used. but there are some
recent inventions somewhat on the priuci.
pie Of a storage battery, which are now
being tested. and If any Of these prove
satisfactory the most successful motor
will be chosen instead Of the overhead
system. owing to the saving in expense
Of the erection Of trolley wirrs. provided
such motor is proved go hr ti' i,tIf uud
reliable before the work Of sttingng the
wires begins.
Ii Is sand the company has ample means
aud il this line proves q success, others
connecting cities ~ closely connected rs
Fort Worth and Dullns, or Houston and
Galycstou-will be constructed.
The new motor which lie company
Is said to have in view. Is also under
consideration by the 81 Louis and Chi
cugo Air Line Electric railway, aud Us
this line i heiug constructed with a
view 10 operating trains ON maximum
spced 90 % hut dred miles an hour. ihu
motor chosen for 70 will assurcGly be-
adopted by the Fort Worth aud Dallas
Rapid Transit company, as 10 Is desired
tu have this rapid transit line IN fact,
az well as IN name.
The project Is meeting with the cordial
approval of the people along the line
aud The more especially IA II 4, no
longer question of experiment but au
assured fJet.
IL Is said By many that this Is only
scheme iu the interest Of some rail
road companies 10 gain terminal flcili-
ties in Fort Worth aud Dallas. rhis is
not the case While the road will he
~ built aud opnipped as to handle
freight Of all classes that may b. con.
signed 10 il, it Will have its own motive
power which will be- operated by its
own men. II will ncccpt business from
railroads on regular divisions, but will
handle this business itself