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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
BANK ROBBERY.
Indian Territory Desperadoes Raid Az
Arka asas Bank and secure Ten Thousand
DOilnrs--A Bravo Young Woman.

Indian Territory Desperadoes Raid Az
Arisn asas Bank and secure Ten Thousand
Doiinrs--A Bravo Young Woman.
BENToyvILIE, Ark, June 6.-The
Peoples bank of this city was robbed
of over $4,000 yesterday ut $50 p. III.
by gang of six desperadoes armed
with Winchesters.
The outlaws were from the territory
and came into town, four upon fine
horses and two in white-topped
buggy, which were left in the rear OF
the Sun Office under charge of one man.
The other five went single file one-hali
block north to the Peoples bank
where three entered and covered
the bank officials, President A. W..
Dinsmore, Vice President ]. Il. Hall,
Cashier j. ii. McAndrew and Assistant
Cashier &. II. Jackson, with Winches.
ters. One of the two made Cashier Nc.
Andrew dump the contents of the safe
into sacks brought for the purpose,
putting gold and currency into one and
the silver in another.
After securing the money they made
the officials march in front of them as
they started for their horses, forcing
Mr.. jackson to carry the sack of silver
containing over $1,000. As they passed
the Sun Office Miss Maggie Wood, OF
the Sun force, had the presence of mind
to rush to the door and open 1t, letting
Mr.. Jackson in with his sack of silver
and Immediately shutting and locking
the door.
One robber raised his Winchester, but
the young lady was too quick for him,
and. thinking Mr.. Jackson would run
through the Office the bandit ran to the
rear of the building, expecting to meet
him there, and failing in this he fired
his gun and ran TO his horse. During
all this time the robbers kept up con.
slant firing, covering the two main
streets. The citizens soon rallied
and general firing was kept
up. The robbers mounted their
horses, going west, closely followed
by Sheriff Galbraith and posse. Assist.
ant Cashier jackson was shot in the
head, back Of the right ear, and also in
the left elbow. His wounds are not
serious. Taylor Stone, a farmer, pro-
cured shotgun and fred two shots ut
the retiring robbers, but was immedi-
ately shot down, the ball passing
through his left groin. Tom Baker, a
farmer. was shot in the chin, and re-
turned the compliment by wounding
the robber. Another one of the robbers
was wounded by Tol Wooley, drayman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
FINANCIAL FURRY.

Run IN Chicago Banks Which the IBstitu-
tiois Dravely Stand All Demands
Promptly Met.
CHICAGO, June 8.-The failure of Her
man Schaffner, which occurred last
Friday, bore fruit yesterday in we'll de-
fined runs which were precipitated on
almost If not every one of the savings
banks of Chicago.
The first to feel the effect of the ex-
element was the Bank of Commerce.
where great many Jewish citizens Of
the poorer class keep their accounts.
These took alarm naturally as the re-
suit of the Schaffner failure and bore
down upon the Commerce bank in full
force ut the opening hour.
The tellers were doubled up and paid
checks us fast us presented throughout
the day. The excitement spread and
soon involved the other saving institu-
tons
The Illinois Trust Co., which has q
larger line of this class of deposits than
any bank in the city, amounting Mt
times to over 81, 600, 900, put on an extra
force of tellers and paid every one as
rapidly as possible, and at 3 o'clock
posted notice upon the front door that
the bank would remain open till 10
o'clock Mt night and so long rs the pres
ent excitement should continue.
The Hibernian bank, which, as its
name implies, is the depository for n
large number of lrish-Americans of
small means, was crowded all day, but
found no difficulty in meeting the de.
mand, and Mt o'clock the excitement
had decreased.
The Dime Savings bank took ad-
vantage of its rule and paid a percent
age only upon each deposit. The Globe
Savings applied the thirty day rule.
The Milwaukee Avenue Savings sus,
tanned a moderate run throughout the
day and they, too, kept open house I'M
til o'clock last night Equally spir.
tied checking was noticeable upon the
Prairie State Savings bank, but in no
case was any alarm felt by well in
formed people.
The situation was greatly aggravated
by number of board Of trade brokers,
who. for purposes Of their own, devoted
themselves to the circulation of sensa-
tional rumors in which they involved
ut one time or other nearly every bank
in the city and large number of lead
ing stock yard operators. Notwith-
standing these malicious efforts, there
is every reason to believe that none of
the leading banks whether savings,
state or national, of Chicago, are in
any danger of suspending.
NIeadowcroft bros. & Co., private
bankers, doing commercial paper
business similar to that of Herman
Schaffner & Co., closed their doors yes
terday morning. The concern was one
of the oldest in the city. Their assets
and liabilities were not stated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
THE HOMESTEAD CASES.
Proceedings Against Frick ct nj. Quashed-
A NoIle Pros. for the Strikers Probable.

Proceedings Against Frick OF nj. Quashed-
A Nolle Pros. for the Strikers Probable.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 5.-The pro-
ceedings in the Carnegie cases growing
out of the Homestead strike were end
ed suddenly to-day, though the grand
jury had found true bills against Chair
man Frick, Vice Chairman j. G. A.
Leisham, Secretary Lovejoy, Otis Childs,
Superintendent Potter, Robert and Will
liam Pinkerton and all the Pinkerton
employees engaged in the Homestead
riots, the charges being murder, riot
and conspiracy.
The private counsel for the prosecu-
ton sent letter to the district attor-
ney stating that no just cause existed
and rs result the court quashed all
the indictments.
There was much talk regarding the
disposition of the cases, and the gen.
eral opinion was that this would be fol-
lowed by nolle pros. in most of the
cases against the Homestead strikers
The hail OF the latter was renewed, as
this is the last day Of tho March session
Of the court =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
THE IRON MOUNTAIN WRECK.

Several Cars Left the Track and Many OF
the Passengers Were Badly Cut Up and
Bruised.
ST.. LOUIS, June G.-Further details
of the wreck on the Iron Mountain
road at Leepcr, Mo-, show that the
baggage and express cars, the chair cars
and three sleepers were thrown off the
track. The Messengers were jumbled
about and given good shaking up and
very few escaped without bruise or
conclusion.
The injured include Lizzie O'Connell,
Ireland, head anG ear badly cut, seri-
Gus; Pat O'Connell, Ireland, head cut,
back hurt, serious; Conductor Bacon,
internally injured. serious; Shint Law
yer, Philadelphia, leg and hip broken;
Peter Warren, Butte City, Mont, spine
and ankle hurt; Jerome Hill, St. Louis,
hip bruised. Seventeen others suffered
minor injuries.
When the train had been brought to
a standstill, one chair and baggage
car were found to be turned over. The
express car had pair of trucks off the
track, one chair car was across the
track, but standing in good shape
and not damaged. One of the chair
cars was so badly injured that
it will be good for nothing but
kindling and old iron. How the pas
seugers escaped being killed outright
Is u mystery. The opinion Is expressed
by some of the passengers that the
switch rails slipped after the engine
and baggage carand express had passed
Vver them
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
MINE DISASTER.
Twenty-six Miners Perish in Mexican
Coal Mine.

Twenty-six Miners Perish In Mexican
Coal Mine.
EAGLE PASS, Tex, June 5.-Fire
broke out in the Fuerte coal mine near
here and ut least twenty-six miners
have persisted. The particulars OBJ
tainable are these:
The Mexican International railway,
which recently came into possession OF
the mines, is operating narrow gauge
road with small engine which pene'
trates the main entry, hauling in empty
and bringing out loaded cars. This
main entry is lined on the sides and at
the top with creosoted lumber and
three air shafts from it supply the mines
with ventilation. The entrance OF the
track is on the north side of q range OF
hills, through which it passes down an
incline to the mouth of the tunnel on
the banks of the Rio Escondido river.
Workings are all to the east of the
main entry and some fifty men were
employed taking out coal At o'clock
yesterday evening, shortly after the To-
connective left, the mine was discovered
to be on fire and smoke and flames
were seen issuing out of the airshafts
About one-half of the miners were
working near the main tunnel and
these made their escape. leaving twen-
ty-six of their number to perish from
the heat and smoke and from the
poisonous gases which spread like
lightning to every portion of the mines.
All the miners employed were Next
cans and most Of them leave destitute
families. Ut is reported that all parties
responsible for the management of the
mines have been placed under arrest
pending an investigation Of the causes
of the disaster. But for the prompt ac-
ton of the officials of the Mexican. In
ternational and their heroic efforts the
mine would have been destroyed and
none of the bodies would have been re-
covered. This is the first great disaster
in the history of coal mining in Mexico.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
FAILURE IN GRAIN.
A Kansas City Concern With Elevators NJ
Numerous Places

KANSAS. CITY, Mo-, June 6.-There
was furry created on change yes
terday when the announcement was
made that the Kansas Grain Co. had
suspended payment The news was u
surprise to nearly all the members on
the floor. most of whom considered the
company solid and able to meet its OBJ
legations. The report of the failure
quickly spread and several of the com
pany's creditors FASTENED to levy at
tachments in the hopes of realizing
something from the wreck.
The Kansas Grain Co. was formerly
known as the Kansas Grain Il Live
Stock Co., but changed its name in
June, 1892. 1t is said that it purchases
more grain from producers than any
other firm in the world. 1t has lO6 ele-
vators in Kansas. located along the
lines of the Atchison, Topeka IL
Santa Fe, the Missouri Pacific and
Rock Island railways. The largest of
the company's elevators are located ut
Hutchinson, Newton, Douglass, Cald-
well, Mcpherson, Conway, Galoa, Win
dom, Sterling, Sylvia, Belle PLANE,
Coldwater, Kingsley, Concordia, Angus
ia. Mulvane, Kiowa and Ellinwood.
The elevators represent an investment
of $751;, 900. The capital stock of the
company is $4,000, fully paid up, and
the surplus is placed at $4,000.
The company has two principal of-
fees, one in the Exchange building in
this city under management of II. NJ.
Kirkpatrick. secretary and treasurer.
and the other in Hutchinson, Kan, I'M
der the supervision of 7. j. Templer,
the president of the company. {. w.
Templer is vice president and l.. b.
Young assistant secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
HUNGRY VuLTURES.
Raid Upon the Choctaw Claim That Caused
n Suspension of It's Payment.

n Suspension Of It's Payment.
WASHINGTON, June Sit is not i'm.
possible that an unpleasant scandal
may develop within n few days in con-
nection with the payment of $1,000 900
nations, as authorized by clause in
the Indian appropriation bill of the
Fifty-first congress.
When President Cleveland, few
days ago, approved and accepted the
deeds, nothing remained to be done
but to put the warrant for the payment
of the money through the routine chan
nels at the treasury department In
stantly, rs If by magic, the lawyers,
lots by lots, strikers and leeches OF all
sorts congregated in Washington.
Everything started out smoothly, and
when the treasury department closed
Saturday, there was every Indication
that the vultures would be able to seize
their prey, as Secretary Carlisle, just
before leaving the city, ordered the sl,-
0OO. 900 warrant to be issued.
Tho warrant was drawn by CHIEF
MacLennan and sent to the Office OF the
first comptroller of the treasury, to be
paid to the proper representative OF the
Indians. But the warrant was not de-
livered, and its payment has again
suspended. As soon as the treasury
doors were opened the chief beneticiar-
les of the big claim were in the treas
ury corridors and the others were
waiting at convenient points within
mailing distance outside.
In addition to the direct beneficiaries
there were subcontractors in the per
sons of boarding house keepers and
small merchants of various kinds, who
had liens upon the cash in the shape of
due bills. The entire crowd were thun-
derstruck when the word came out that
payment had been suspended for a
day or two until the return of Secretary
Carlisle"
1t was difficult. indeed, for the law
yers and lobbyists to understand this,
because it was Secretary Carlisle him
self who gave the order for the pay
ment of the warrant. They soon
learned, however, that Acting Secretary
IIamlin is the man who, notwithstand-
ing his chiefs order, gave orders that
the warrant should remain upon the
first comptrollcr's desk for a day or
two.
Investigation developed the fact that
Mr. Hamlin took this action because OF
his knowledge that President Cleve-
land is now engaged in investigating
the charge that this vast sum of money
has been heavily discounted to the law
yers, lobbyists. etc: that if it is turned
over to the persons now authorized to
receive it there will be little left for
the Indians who sold the lands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
SPECIAL. SESSION.
The President Says Congress VIII BE
Called Together In septcmber-What Is

Called Together In septcmbcr-what Is
Needed.
WASHINGTON. June 6.-Presidcnt
Cleveland said last evening, in reply to
direct question by representative OF
the Associated press, he intended to
call an extra session of congress not
earlier than September nor later than
the 18th. unless unexpected contingent
cies should necessitate an earlier meet
ing. The president further said:
while there has been no mystery
nor secrecy in regard to my intention
in this matter, think it not amiss that
our people should be informed authori-
tatively that the time is Mt hand when
their representatives in congress will
be called upon to deal with financial
condition which is the only menace to
their countrys welfare and prosperity.
1t is well for the people to take up the
subject themselves and arrive at their
own conclusions rs to the merits of u
financial policy which obliges MS to
purchase silver bullion with gold taken
from our reserve.
zone does not need the eye of
fnancicr to see that this gold thus sub
tracted from the governments stock is
eagerly seized by other nations for the
purpose of strengthening their credit
at our expense.
ut does not need the art of states
manship to detect the danger that
awaits upon the continuance of this
operation. Already the timidity of
capital is. painfully apparent. and none
of us can fail to see that fear and APP
prehension in monetary circles will ul-
timately bring suffering to the very
humblest home in the land.
IL think that between now and the
meeting of congress much depends up
on those engaged in financial opera
tions and business enterprises. Our
vast national resources and credit are
abundantly sufficient to justify them in
the utmost confidence. Instead of be-
ing frightened they are conservative.
and If, instead of gloomy anticipating
immediate disaster, they contribute
their part of hope and steadiness they
will perform a patriotic duty, and at
the same time protect their own inter
est. Things just now needed are cool
ness and calmness in financial circles,
and study and reflection among our
people,"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
CONDITION OF KANSAS WHEAT.
The Latest Report of Secretary Mohler
shows Poorer Prospect Than ut Any
Previous Time.

frovtOus iiue.
ToREKA, Kan, June 7.-Secretary
Mohler has issued the following crop
report:
The crop conditions throughout the state as
rerorted by the correspondents OF this board
were improved in some sections OF the state
during the month OF May and in other sections
they grow worse.
In the eastern belt and In srme counties OF
the central belt rains fell in time 10 improve
wheat conditions where stand remained, but
IN much the larger part OF the central belt In
which about two-thlrds Of the entire wheat area
OF the states Is found. there has been loss In
condition and larger area Ia reported lost than
reports q month ngo. From correspondent IS
reports the wheat situation IL about as follows:
All that portion Of the state lying north OF the
Union Pacific road with this exception OF Atchi-
son. Leaveuworth and jefferson counties, west
rs far as the west line OF Jewell county. will
have but little wheat AN the counties excepta
few report over 81 per- cent. plowed up and the
condition OF the balance NJ about 80 per cent OF
average West OF limo extending from tho
west line Of Jewell county 10 the south line
Of the state or in the west half of Kansas.
there Is comparatively but little wheat in many
of tho counties in this section
The eastern belt reports 20 per cent plowed
up and the average condition for the entire belt
" per cent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10

tons for his health just at that time.
had grave apprehensions that he would
not have sufficient strength to war
rant attempting Il return to New York,
but with cooler weather came an i'm
provement in his condition, and he re-
turned to the Players club in October
From this time those who knew him
most intimately remarked steady de-
cline in his health. This decline be-
came more rapid about six months ago
when he was compelled to take to his
bed, from which he never arose.
TIN ACTORS CAREER
Few careers have bsen u, olce 80 great and
% SIC as that Of Edwin Thomas Booth He
was son Of MARY land. He WA born In Hart
ford county, November 10, Is33 He was named
for two of his fathers personal friends and
professional contemporaries Edwin Forrest
and Thomas Flynn. 1t Il recorded that For
rest resented that young Booth did not use his
full name. insisting that he had been christened
Edwin Forrest
Edwin Booth was one OF four children born
to tho great tragcdian Junius Brutus Booth.
and was tho youngest OF the three distinguished
sons Junius Brutus. John Wilkes and Edwin.
The only sister is now Mrs Johu 5 Clarke,
wifa ~ the comedian and munuger OF that
nom. NOW loca,ed in London. but still the pos.
se,sor ~ ,nrye theatrical property I'm Philadel-
mi,
E1,v;, noo,h made hi, debu, September 10,
,s,o nj tho Po.,on museum as Tressel In
..r,cbnrd m"
Vour, noo,h n,ared small par,s for two
xe,rs before he was given A responsible char.
Sc,er and ,hcn he appeared Ms Richard III AT
,ho National ,hca,rr. New York. under circum.
STANCES that wers ANNOYING NJ the time. but
anich s,nce then have bsen made 10 appear as
n nv, -, ,be alder Roo,h's we'll laii plan to
10Y, tho hov's ,rue metal lust before theater
,,,no IN. great ac,o, declared himself unfit TO
co =, rho ,he,,er and refused TO rise from the
couch ,,bere ho had heen manning until aroused
hy his Tiiol attendant
when the son urged upon him the absolute
necessity M going 10 the theater. which by that
lime wus crowded the father said impa silently:
zoo NET n vourse,f"
Tn desnerntion the distracted youth rushed
,ror, tho hotel 70 the tbenter and told his tale
% IN. d,.maved manager incidentally repeat.
a., h,s f,ther,s RECKLESS, instruction that he
sho,ia NOV Richard n was too late TO change
,,e ,,,,, mo u,,n,yer CAV. the boy n second
w. -. ~. so,,n, ,h,, he must take his father
n, hi. word and before h, was really out OF his
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10

LINCOLN, Neb., June6.-The supreme
court by vote of to 1 has declared
Secretary of State Allen. Attorney
General Hastings and Commissioner OF
Public Lands and Buildings Humphrey
innoce Mt of the charges brought against
them by the Legislature. thief Justice
Maxwell was the dissenter. He held
that the three men were guilty of mis-
demeanors in Office and should be for
ever barred from holding positions OF
trust in the public service. But Judges
Post and Norval, in their opinions ac-
quilted the accused Of any intention or
wrong doing and thus restored them 70
their Offices
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-06-10
BOOTH DEAD.
Death OF the Eminent Tragedian mt New
York-IIis Career.

Doutn OF the Euiinent hruseu"h NJ No"
Yerk-lIis Career.
New YORK, June Edwin Booth,
Americas greatest actor, died ut his
home at the Players club ut lis this
morning.
Mr.. Booths first serious illness came
on April ., 1889, when he was stricken
with incipient paralysis while playing
in "Othello" in the Lyceum theater in
Rochester. The last four years have
been passed at the Players club in
comparative retirement During the
summer months of 1891 and 1902 he
spent considerable time with his
daughter ut Narragansett. 1t was in
the latter year, while making his annual
visit, that he was so seriously i'll ut her
house His friends, particularly solici'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-25

The Associated press of the
Southern states consolidate, thus
improving the service.
A gang of forty involuntary tour
lists are arrested and put to work
for the city at Houston.
Bradstreet's reports a good trade
in seasOnable goods, collections
better and iron looking up.
The official report is that it is
Indians who are raidiug Palomas,
and no Americans are in it.
All classes around Walnut
Springs are petitioning congress-
man Abbott against free wool.
There is a fight on in the "bak-
ing powder world" and the Royal
and Price companies are rising.
1t is accepted that the tariff is
sue will be the dominant one in
the next Congressional election.
Ives breaks the billiard record
by more than 100 points and will
win the series against Schaetfer.
1t is rumored at San Francisco,
that Willis has refuse d to protect
Queen Lii against her own people.
Five large dynamite cartridges
found along side of the Lehigh
tracks in the city of Rochester,
n. y.
The Brazilian cruiser America is
taking on her ammunition, pre-
preparatory to sailing from New
York.
Premier Dupey, of France, has
received the resignation of Finance
Minister Peytrat, but does not ac-
cept it.
The tariff bill is not yet ready,
and there is no harmony among
the Democratic members of COM
mittee.
French savings banks for the
twelve months past show 3SS,OOO,-
600 francs deposits, 294 100000
withdrawn.
After five weeks work and draft
ing go men a jury has been Sc
cured for the DR.. CrOnin murder
trial in Chicago.
Rabid anarchist circulars are
flooding Belgium, France and
Spain, crying for vengeance on the
Spanish authorities who hung the
assassins of CampOs.