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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Don't fail to see the beautiful line of
Meek's Cassimeres and Pants at
CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

We now have the largest and best
assorted stock of goods we have ever
carried in Baxter Springs, and we are
selling more goods at closer margins
than ever before. j. j. OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

If you want to save money during
the hard times buy your goods of j.
NJ. Cooper.
The "Satin Slipper" "Blue Tag"
"El Reclamo," "Dramatic Boquet"
'Nickel Queen, "Spanish Bull" "Key
West" and the "El Merito" are all
choice nickel smokers, for sale only at
the Capt. Price hotel. Also fine line
of l0c goods.
Ice Cream and summer drinks at
II. OHLEN's.
We can save you money on yonr
Paints and Oils.
McFADDEN & PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

We keep the very best Oil, Lead and
Paint. Don't buy until you see Us.
MCFADDEN & PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Boys suits at Baldwin's,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Try the NovUs LEMONADE TABLETS
at McFadden & Prices. Twelve
glasses OF fine lemonade for l0c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

CHICKENS) Highest cash prices
DUCKS paid at all times by
GEESE j. A. SOUR,
TURKEYS The Popular Butcher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

For the best make OF Ladies' Shoes
60 10 Cooper's. All styles and prices
and the largest stock ever shown In
Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Take your prescriptions to McFad-
den & Prices where they will be filed
accurately and as cheap as can be
done.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Meek's Pants made 10 order at
COOPERs,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02
,From Fridays Resnion Daily Ne,rs.)

-Dr. Duncan came down from
Kansas City 10 reunc this week but
took quite sick soOn after arriving and
was not able 10 be out until yesterday.
1T will probably he u cold day
wlcu the Baxter Reunion AssO, iatiOn
will run It's legs off again in inviting
BERNARD Kelly TO come 10 another re-
union.
u. ). Marshal John Jones arrested
man named Charles Parks Tuesday
night on the charge Of stealing u val.
liable horse last spring from james
Moore.
DIR. J. =. Sc0les of Galena was
over yesterday. Dr.. Scoles has been
retained by the present administration
on the pension board at Columbus.
The doctor is republican.
Hon. j. S. Gillespie of Lyon town.
ship returned from Wyoming this
week, where he has been for some
time past for his health. lie Is reun-
ing with the boys this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. /. Branin Of Co.
lumbus, were down yesterday. 1t was
Mr.. Branin's first visit to Camp
Logan, though he has lived ut COlnin.
bus for nearly a quarter OF u century.
Up to time OF issue Of this days
paper no accident, Of n serious nature,
had occurred ut Camp Logan. This
speaks creditably for the association,
! Bernard Kelly's growl to the contrary,
Notwithstanding.
1T is reported that over thousand
railroad tickets hud been sold up 10
Yesterday at Columbus for the re-
union, besides large number that
came over laud. \ Colunlbusite that
don't come to the reunion each time
ia not received into polite society the
balance of the year.
-Comrade Dan Jones Of Columbus,
who has the contract with the county
commissioners for furnishing grave
stones for soldier graves In this conn.
~, came down yestesday TO look the
boys over aud see what his prospects
were for business. They look alto.
gcther too hearty for Dan.
-Pcrry King was arrested Tuesday
night on suspicion. II was thought
hc was one of the Mound Valley bank
robbers, but as the parties interested
tailed to identify him as one of the
robbers he was released Wednesday.
The 81 900 reward offered by Banker
Condon for the capture OF the robbers
still stands.
Company Q presented Col. Weldy
with sword yesterday morning
that was seven feet long. The pre-
senters stated that the sword was the
"Sword of Bunker Hill" and that II
had grown some in these years. Wei
dy accepted the sword with the un-
derstanding that Andy Lauderback
should carry il for him. Andy being
seven feet high, it Is just his size.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Hats-new and siylish-prices way
down At Baldwin's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02
Mems suits at Baldwin's.

Hygeia Ginger Ale is the new and
popular drink, at
MCFADDEN & PRICES.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

We carry the celebrated Woods
overslls, pants aud shirts. Best for
the money. >. j. OSBORN.
Hard times made easy BY bard cash
at Baldwin's.
BARB WIRE!
Glidden Pattern, $2.70 cash.
r. b. McELHINEY l. Son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02
AT THE RACKET

where You will be certain to
find what You want in quail!
ity and the price will aston
ish you. We have carefully
studied the wants of our
trade and feel satisfied that
we will now be able to please
all in both quality anu price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

New stock of clothing at Baldwin's
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

For the Finest Cigars and
Tobacco 60 to c. CapitO's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

A new line of late style hats just
received at j. NJ. CoOPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Buy your shoes of Baldwin and
save q quarter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Buy a suit OF clothes at Baldwin's
and save 81 TO So.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

Remember our Women's 50 dongoh
button Shoe is the best fitting and
neatest shoe in the market and we
fully warrant every pair sold and
make the warrant good in every in
stance. j. M. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-09-02

GOOD WAGON YARD AND SHEDS.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
SUES FOR SISTERS EFFECTS.
Murray's Action to Recover the
Presents Of Defendant Weir.
lie Supported the Woman for Years,
but Couldn't Marry Her.

About as novel suit ~ was ever
| tried In cour. will come up before Sur
rogate Fitzgerald on Monday morning
| next. The plaintiff is John W. Murray.
Of 1856 West Fifteenth street. who, as
administrator of his sisters estate,
wants to recover jewelry and other per-
sonal properly from the man with whom
she lived for many years up to the time
OF her death. and with whose money the
property was purchased The defen-
dant Is Solomon Well, of East Seven
teenth stree who Is said to be wealthy
Murray. in his petition filed In the Sur
rogate's Court, says that about seven
teen years ago his sister Kate. who was
then beautiful girl, obtained employ
ment with Wallace g. Sons. the wealthy
shirt manufacturers. at 3s Thomas
street There she met Well, who was
then, az he IL now, connected with the
firm. Well soon fell In love with Miss
difference In their religion he would not
marry her II. however. she would con-
sent to live with him, he promised to
support her handsomely.
To this proposition the girl consented.
She left the employment Of the shirt
manufacturer and was Installed In n
handsome house at l62 West Fifteenth
street. There she was visited regularly
entire, period OF. seventeen years they
lived happily. He took her to theatres,
seaside resorts and other places Of
amusement.
In March last Miss Murray became Ill
and died. During her illness. which
lasted considerable time. Well was
most attentive. He provided her with
the best Of nurses and did everything
possible to alleviate her sufferings. AT
the funeral, which took place at CAL
vary Cemetery: We'll and the woman's
brother were the only mourners.
While she was living at the Fifteenth
street apartments 1t IL claimed that
Well was liberal IN supplying her with
everything. He bought her diamonds,
watches, Jewelry and dresses, and made
money. Her brother claims that she
died possessed of personal property
worth $500, and had $500 in the saw
ings bank.
The latter sum was paid to him ON
his appointment as administrator We'll
however took away everything of value
from the apartments, and 1t IL for all
these trinkets and other personal prop-
erty that the woman's brother Is now
suing.
Well admits all this, but says he at
least ought to be allowed the money
paid out by him during Miss Murray's
illness. When he receives that amount
ne says he Is ready to turn over every
thing.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
VETTER GIVES EVIDENCE.
Describes His Companions Who
Robbed Mrs. Costello.
She 10 in y Critical Coaditisn from
tho Fright ana Shock.

Ernest Netter. eighteen years old. who
says he is an upholsterer at 1873 Spring
street. was arraigned In the Harlem
Court to-day and remanded for further
examination.
Vetter is one OF the three men who
assaulted and robbed Mrs. Marie Cos
tello. wife Of Thomas Costello, an in
surance inspector, who lives on the
Southern Boulevard. near Home street.
Morrisania.
Mrs. Costello is in a. critical condition
day owing to the shock and fright.
She raved all night about men trying to
Kill her, and this morning she was taken
70 the home of her brother. Thomas
Flood. lOl2 East one Hundred and six
ty-second street.
Vetter In court said he would help the
police all he could to capture his ac-
but few days prior to the robbery.
One ne says, he only knows as
billy" and the other, he says is j..
He says he met them on the Bowery
join them in the job =
Vetter says one Of the men Is short,
clean -shaven. good-looking and well
clean -shaven. but poorly dressed.
He said the men approached him on
him they had been pIannlng the robbery
for several days. and asked him to help
them.
stiletto and! ordered him to stand guard
frightened at the outcry made by Mrs.
nfeI knife into a"q an rad ad,oinns f,eid where It
was found later.
Police have been securing the coun-
tectlves are hunting through the Bow
cry, Nearly dozen suspects were ar
The evening world., 1893-07-22
Or. MEYERS CONFESSION. "
Commit Suicide Where Y You Are
I've the Opportunity Here"
Transiatisn Of the Note In Detective
Juliaa's Possession.

In the course OF his most famous
speech, delivered before jury trying a
man for murder, Daniel Webster said.
! the alleged accompiice having com
mitted suicide:
There Is nothing left to the murder
but confession or suicide. and suicide
Is confession"
That is why the hssty note which 1t
Is claimed was written by DR.. Henry
c. w. Meyer. the alleged poisoner Of
Ludwig Brandt or Baum. to his wife
after his arrest is held to be OF such
importane BY the District-Attorney.
For that note. written on the hy-lSS OF
book in German. said little more tnan
You commit suicide where you are
| have the opportunity here"
Detective Julian. OF the Pinkerton
agency. holds this telltale fiy-leaf. and
II ,, wiil bear an important part in the
F'allon, of the Tombs, will see to 1t
that the prisoner does not use the OPP
p9rtunity' to take his own life here,
his case. talking to no one, answering
no questions, however unimportant Il
may seem.
vAis,s.. assistant M Mp,striics;,Attorney John F.
terested In the case OF DR.. Meyer,
which has been placed in his hands,
that he has given up any vacation,
save such as he can get by a nightly
run to the shore, and will devote him
self to the preparation for the trial.
which will probably come In September.
Brooke O'Sullivan & Brooke are still
| undecided whether they will go into a
| case bound to be enormously expensive.
Under the law passed last Winter and
going into effect Sept. / DR.. Meyer Is
entitled to counsel at the expense of
to pay for the scientific assistance he
must have. But G. w. Brooke declared
| that he would not go into the case as
an assigned counsel.
THAT law was intended for the bene-
ft of younger members oe :ie Bar than
l." said Mr., Brooke. II would not stand
In their way, They need encouragement
variably assigned by the Court and
they do great deal OF worl; OF this
sort without pay. II IL but right that
they should be recompensed in capital
cases of great magnitude, but IL would
be improper for an established old prac-
titioner to accept such benefit
A. G.. Boyer a lawyer, of 2ll East
one Hundred and Fourteenth street
called to see Meyer at the Tombs yes
terday afternoon. They had an uncon-
ventional chat. the visitor doing most
OF the. talking. and the keepers say
that when Boyer talked about Winners
the dead-blue eye of DR.. Meyer cleaned
and pierced with the expression Mr..
Brooke describes.
But DR.. Meyer said very little to his
caller. He follows the maxim that si-
lence Is golden, and will not have to
repent OF too much garrulity. as DIR.
Buchanan does.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
BLOWN THROUGH TWO DECKS.
An Explosion Wrecks the Cabin
of the Bark Waimea.

BOSTON, Mass, July 22.-A letter
from Capt. Reston, of the British bark
Walmea, at Rio Janeiro. states that on
May 10 the bark put into that port for
medical aid and repairs. On April 26,
IN latitude Is degrees south, longitude
50 degrees wes.. the steward left a
nineteen-year-old ordinary seaman be-
low to clean up the lazarette, when a
terrific explosion occurred.
The boy in some manner set fire to
two boxes OF blue lights and twenty
five ponds OF powder In a copper can
lister. and was blown through the two
decks into the ocean, where he sank and
was lost.
The cabin was blown out and ten of
the iron beams were broken. The
pop-deck was raised some three feet and
the skyllght companionway and other fit-
tings were blown away; Capt. Reston
was thrown down by the violent shock
and his hair was burned Off.
He was blind for several days, but has
fegained his eyes!ght. The man at the
wheel was badly shaken up. and one of
the crew had his thigh dislocated and was
sent to London by steamer. The Waimea
sailed from Rio Janeiro on July s for
Boston,
The evening world., 1893-07-22
SILVER CONFERENCE.
Advocates OF Bimetalism to Meet
Tuesday Evening.

A meeting of the advocates Of bi-
metalism has been called for Tuesday
evening at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. in
this city, for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to the convention to be
held in Chicago Aug. /.
J. B. Colgate. of J. B. Colgate &
Co., and w. p. st. John, of the Trades
mans National Bank. who both took
an active part In the Chamber OF Com
merce discussion, are expected to make
addresses which will represent the at
titude of the Eastern silver men. Col.
T.. Charles ullman, who has lived in
Colorado engaged In mining. and who
is familiar with the subject in all its
bearings, will submit a paper embody-
Ing his views.
1t is understood that the feeling of
the meeting will favor the repeal OF
the Sherman law, with such changes
as to the manner Of coming silver so
that the subsidiary coin will take the
place of the 81 and 81 bills now In cir
culation and make its larger use q
natural necessity,
The evening world., 1893-07-22

Ion, in West Twenty eighth street, and
remained there until May, when they
remoyed to the Credo, at south ~ Beach an,l,
for the In 0G,oSer il the ne.
and took a fiat at 2l2 West Fifty-eighth
street. From there they removed. in
January, 1892, to the Cavanata Flats. at
Lexington avenue and Eighty-seventh
In May De Teldan entered into CO.
partnership with Henry Barkhouse, a
brother-in-law OF Miss Miss, To9.dtbsrg and and
"fn' In August AZ t Of that year Miss Todt-
berg's health failed and she. went to
EsfGps Esan While 'nsy sSe was sSroaS De
Feldan left the city and she failed to
find any trace Of him until Jan. % last,
when she heard of his marriage to Miss
Smith, at ionkers.
vorce and petitioned the Court for
counsel fees and alimony.
When seen by an Evening World"
seemed seemed very much depressed. She said
De Feldan had always been very fond
Of her and signified his affection In
many ways.
which she said she had received from
him. and gave this one to the reporter
as a modest sample of his affection. 1t
was written in September, 1891. after a
NJ. Darling Dora:
Afte. waiting over two hours for you At South
40 not want = and ffnis Win yeu. i.r I have no
light 50 70 do am "a spssr Ss
~ nov ~ ;Ssi .len: % %,,h asas @ 7. ~. me-
with Jour rsaq..t. ior :ismopl. m.sri.f. ssrT;
H.s''s sSs.
bot is.ts me Without farewell p.rtins 70 that |
s1sr :s % las: a. sdess four ''' manu- A"o
Tho state in which h.d myself. quite for.aken.
have s ase .ad ~ "s ~i.n IN" :ss 5:
"G,s SN %.. III =: ,oa ns of sixth
and Twenty third street At s. so lock to. morrow
:. F h"s ~,
s aS1Gs you .ai :hs Ssi
.ssh .,:s that sons rs Sss e aats
your unfortunate X.
Miss Todtberg declares that her deter
mination to have nothing more to DO
with him unless he consented to go
affected by the above letter, and she
wrote him to that effect.
De Feldan was persistent, it appears.
and wrote her again as follows:
letter received. The cold tone Of the same
pains me very much. II you st!ll have a
spark Of love m for me, you Will come to
that this may be the last evening I may
be at your side. My nerves are over
strung. and l feel very unhappy.
Only you can cure me of this gnaw-
ing pain, therefore come to your r.
This letter seemed to soften hhr heart,
and she returned to him and lived. she
she saiied for Europe to. recuperate her
health.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
GROWLER GANG ARRESTED.
They Cave Policeman Bullen Hard
Fight, but He Conqusred,.

A 'growler" gang was arraigned in the
Harlem Police Court to-day. They
were John Smith, twenty.one years old,
Of 42l East Eightieth street; William Kill
lea, nineteen years old, OF 2035 Third ave-
nue.. and George W. Hill, thirty-two
years old, of 1916 Third avenue.
Last night they took possession OF a
vacant lot at Avenue Il and Eighty first
street. and neld high carnival rushing
the growler." They grew boisterous and
belligerent, and vowed to wipe the fore
man OF a stoneyard in the vicinity off
the earth.
Policeman Bulen, of the East Eighty
eighth street station, charged on the gang
and they gave him quite a tussle He
plucklly fought them, and eventually
landed them al in the station house. Each
was fined $40 In the court to-day.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
IN MIL WAUKEE.
Two More Banks Close-Runs on
tho Others.
Louisville Gets a Touch Of the
Financial FURRY.
State National Bank al Knoxville
Closes Its Doors.

MILWAUKEE, July 22.-The Milwaukee
National Bank ana South Side savings Bank
failed to open their doors this morning.
Runs are now In progress on all the Leading
banks In the city.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 22.--Ths Kentucky
National Bank, OF this city, closed its doors
this morning. The capital stock is u 900. 900
paid up.
This bank Is also q Government depository
and It's last statement showed $50, 900 to
the credit Of tue Government. The loans and
discounts outstanding amounted to sl,7l9,-
s6d5O and the surplus was slOs,oOU.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. July 2o.-The state
National Bank closed this morning cfter
opening four minutes. The notice posted on
the door says: "This bank has closed FOR
liquidation. Deposltors will be paid In full.'
disabilities and assets not known outside
The evening world., 1893-07-22


The woman who claims to be his COM
mon law wife was FORMERLY. Miss Dora
parently thirty years old, and at pres
the Columbus" formerly the Hotel
She alleges that she first met De
Feldan at the Belyidere Hotel in Janu-
ary. 1891, when she was employed as
overseer of the linen department. De
Feldan,. she claims, was a dashing
well Supplied with money. He took her
10 theatres and other places of amuse-
ment and professed the deepest love for
About a month after the first meeting,
according to- her affidavit. they became
engaged to be married. The date fixed
Subsequently they called on John
Blum. a brother-in-law OF Miss Todt.
berg's, and various other friends, and
IN ni,sana the presence Of each Pc Feldan is
to be his afiianced wife. '' e
SHORTLY before the day agreed upon
,hat De Feldan told her he feared that
might under the peculiar laws Of Aus
ira, take measures to prevent him
from from coming into the Inheritance OF an
estate valued at about $4,000 when he
arrived at the age OF twenty-eight years.
ihe income from the estate, amounting
20 about 5000. he already enjoyed.
- ashcu TOT poStponement or cere-
monlal marriage at that time, and sug-
sested that they announce to their
friends that they had been secretly mar
,iea, and live as man and wife until such
time as the contract could be solemnized
by minister.
s MISS Todtberg says she refused to
Sonsent to such an Arrangement until
alter he had told her that he had con.
suited his legal adviser, who Informed
nm nm that such marriage would be legal
eau au thoroughly binding upon both. He
Nee consented to the arrangement,
Xosy went to live at the Hotel Drante.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
BANK ROBBERS SURROUNDED
The Mound Valley Gang Hidden In
the Timber Near Lsnspah, ]. T.

INDEPENDENCE. Kan. July 90
The Mound Valley Bank robbers are
surrounded near Lenapah. l. T. The
gang has increased to seven In number
since the robbery. and are well armed
and have plenty Of ammunition.
They are hidden In the timber of
Cedar Creek, and have held UP several
travellers and driven of cattle from the
neighboring ranches. Additional arms
and ammunition have been sent to the
pursuing party from Coffeyville.
Lenapah Is a little village about six.
the Cherokee country. The pursuit will
no doubt result In the capture OF the
robbers.
The evening world., 1893-07-22

The correspondent mentioned in the
suit Is Estelle Smith. who was married
to Mr.. De Feldan the latter part OF
June by Rev. Alexander B. Carver, pas.
tor of St. Johns Episcopal Church. in
Yonkers.
Miss Smith Is the daughter Of Mrs
r. H. Smith, who Is said to be very
wealthy, and who lives at 1o2 Park
avenue, Yonkers. She is described as q
beautiful and highly accomplished young
lady and was a leader in Yonkers SO.
city. She Is sister Of Mr.. Clinton
Smith. a well-known society man. who
Is at present in Paris
De Feldan is said to come from a very
wealthy Austrian family, and is con-
nected with the nobility. His father,
Herr Won Froelich Feldan, is a banker
in Vienna, and held large individual
railroad interests until the Government
took possession Of the system. The
Baroness canon, of Stuttgart, Ger
many. whose husband is reputed to
have an immense income, Is the sister
Of young DE Feldan.
The evening world., 1893-07-22
THE CONDEMNED CH0CTAWS.
Tho Jackson.Locke Faction Believed
TO Have Planned q Rescue.

MALLISTER, !. T., July 22.-The nine
condemned Choctaw Indians, who were
to have been shot July 7. and who were
respited to Aug. I. were removed from
the Gaines County Jail yesterday to Red
Oak, in Sugar Loaf County. They are
now confined In n private house under
strong guard. 1t is believed they were
removed to checkmate an attempt to
rescue them by the Jackson-L Locke fac
ton.
A large number of Jackson Indians
have been in town for number Of
days, and they are believed to have
been in war council planning the rescue
OF the condemned
The evening world., 1893-07-22
FAIR TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW.
Director Davis Says SO and Prssi.
don't HiSinboth am Guesses So.

CHICAGO, July 22.-The Fair will be
closed tomorrow. Director-General
Davis said last evening.
you know Judge STEMS injunction is
still in force" he said. but We have de-
cided to close the gates on Sunday, as
the public well understands"
Members of the Council OF Admins
tration, including President Higin-
botham, did not speak with so much
confidence about the matter. They say
they had not given Sunday closing a
thought since 1t was decided to close
the gates.
Ask me that question tomorrow
afternoon" President Higinbotham
said I'VE haven't done anything about
Sunday closing since the directors or
dered us to shut the gates a week ago"
What do you think will be done?'
WELL II ! were to guess. would
guess there would be no Sunday Fair
but | am not guessing" and President
HiSinbotham climbed upon the drivers
seat OF "A wagonette and rode away.