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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
SCOTS VIVA HAE.

The first annual meeting of St.
Andrews Caledonian Society of
Cherokee County was held in the
city hall Thursday evening. The
attendance was not large, owing to
the inclement state of the weather,
but a goodly number of the patri-
otic sons and daughters of Auld
Scotia turned out to take part in the
exercises in commemoration of the
one hundred and twenty-fifth ami
versary of the birth of the Plowboy
poet and partake of the national
dish, the Haggis pudding.
The Rev. Crawford of Baxter
Springs opened the meeting with
prayer, which was followed by a
stream of songs, short addresses,
essays and recitations in which the
following ladies and gentlemen
took part: Rev. ]. NJ. Crawford, ]. ].
Jennings. Peter Graham of Scam
mon. j. H. Hamilton of Columbus,
A. ID. c. Harvey, II. p. McGregor'
Mrs. Sarah J. Kelley, Mrs. J. c.
Painter, Miss Jennie Smith, George
]. Smith and Judge A. Macdonald
of Baxter Springs. Also some OF
the national dances were artiStically
executed by various members of the
society with bagpipe accompani-
ments.
Following is list of the officers
elected for the ensuing year:
President-A. d. c. Harvey.
Vice Presidents-Geo. Smith
Baxter; ]. H. Hamilton, Columbus;
Jas. +. Enterkin, Galena; Peter
White. Weir City; VIM. Walkenshaw
Garden township; ]. c. Painter
Springvalley township; Peter Ora
ham, Scammon; Andrew Shearer
Lyon township; John McGregor
Ross township; Chris Newlan, Stipp.
vile; John Forbes. Lola township;
John Anderson, Pittsburg; Alex.
Watson, Sherman.
Secretary-R. p. McGregor.
Trcasurer-J. L. Buchan.
1t is the intention to have a rOus'
! ing big picnic in the early summer
and invite all the Scotch and their
descendants to participate. This
picnic will probably be held in
Camp Logan, Baxter Springs. where
good speakers and amusements will
be provided on a large scale.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
CLOSING OUT.

We will sell our Japanese Ware at
cost to close the balance out. There
are some lovely patterns LETT in
Cups and Saucers. also in Bowls,
Plates, Olive Dishes, Sauce Dishes,
Sugars. Creams. etc. We are not i'll
the Oueensware business only for
holidays, consequently We want to
l. NJ. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
Tom Griffith is about the maddest

Tom Griffith is about the maddest
man in the territory. He recently
bought pair of No. II shop made
boots which were his souls delight.
]. C. Naylor happened to be in Grit
fith's vicinity last week and was
asked to stay all night which he
did, sleeping with the man OF the
house. Naylor wears No. ii hand
me-downs." but in some unaccount-
able manner he arose early in the
morning and wore off Griffith's
boots instead of his own. Al. Dive
ley says it's bad enough to sleep
with Naylor. but to be robbed OF Il
fine pair of No. II boots is too much.
Nayior says the boots fit him all
right by using two pairs OF socks
and heavy insoles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

BAXTER SPRINGS, KAN, Jan. %, '94.
Received from ]. NJ. English, re-
corder of Baxter Springs Lodge,
No. Is, A. o. u. w. the sum of 5000,
being the amount of our fathers
certificate in the Ancient Order of
United Workmen. The prompt set
tlement of this claim ia hereby ac-
knowledged with our sincere
thanks. L. ]. HAINEs,
FOR THE FAMILY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Ed. VanGundy, brother of Mrs. w.
p. Archer and Mrs. l.. ID. Brewster,
who was stricken with paralysis at
Pittsburg on the 18th inst, is re-
ported much better and il is be-
lieved he will recover.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
ARE YOU HUN0RYp

If you are 60 to Eds Ranch, first
door north of the National hotel,
where your appetite can be satisfied
with anything in the way OF Il nix
hot or cold lunch. Everything clean
and first class.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
BUSINESS PROPERTY TO TRADE.

Twill trade my business property
in Baxter Springs for small farm
If you have anything to offer III TINS
line call and see me.
W. +. TYNER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The Y. p. S. C. E. of the NJ. E..
church will hold an important busi-
ness meeting next Monday evening.
Election of president and secre-
tary in place of F. III. Hoose and
Miss Minnie Reynolds. All men,
bers should be present if possible
as there is other important busi-
ness to be transacted.
THE PRESIDENT.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Garden Seeds of nearly all kinds
will be high this season, caused by
drouth i'm the seed producing dis
tricts last summer. / purchased
my seeds before the great scarcity
became known. will sell none but
good, clean, new seeds that will
grow and my prices will be reason
able. ]. ]. FRIBLEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
Paints. Oils and Glass.
MCFADDEN x PRICE.

On the evening of the 22d of Feb
ruary, 1894, the Ladies: Aid Society
of the Christian church will serve a
New England supper in connection
with their Kitchen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

c. W. Daniels has sold the I. "
Harvey farm consisting of 100 acres
two miles northwest of the city tC
Peter Covert.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

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.
]. !. OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
Modern Woodmen, Attention.

Members of Camp No. S27, NJ. W. A
are requested TO meet at their hall
Sunday at 10 o'clock "a. III. for the
purpose of attending services at the
Presbyterian church.
T. C. WEAVER, Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

There was plenty of snow for
sleighing and many of our citizens
took advantage of it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The blizzard Tuesday afternoon
and night was one of the worst ever
experienced in this section OF coun-
try. Old Boreas certainly got Ill
his work, and-with vengeance. too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The dull season is upon us and in
order to keep business moving we
are making very low prices on
Hardware in order to induce sales.
We make exceptionally low prices
on Cook Stoves and our Stoves are
of the best grades made in the coun-
try. ]. ]. FRIBLEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

McAboy, Meads & Naylor shipped
hogs 10 Kansas City on Monday of
this week. This firm has shipped
hogs and cattle from here almost
weekly for the past two years and
help the farmers turn their money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

On Tuesday of last week the ther-
mometer registered 50 degrees in
the shade. On Wednesday morning
of this week the same thermometer
registered 16 degrees below zero.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Tom Weaver's cow will send him
to the poor house yet. Tuesday
evening she got loose in the barn
and ate about car load OF corn
more or less.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

You can save, money by trading
at the Corner Grocery and queens
ware Store. c. +. NOBLE, ASt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

A big wordy war occurred OF
Military street Sunday between
couple of females.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Attention is called to the adv. OF
the McCune Milling Company, L. {.
Weaver manager which appears on
the Sd page of this paper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
GOOD ELOUR.

For the BEST FLOUR on the
market call at L. c. Weaver's feed
store, first door south of the Ma
tional Hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

He broke my nose, he tore my
clothes, he knocked me out of time;
will i try it again! If do, you may
kick these pants of nine.-Frank
McCammon after his bout with Will
Hoke.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Don't fail to hear the lecture of
Prof. W. A. Quayle on Saturday
evening. February 3. The lecture
will be given under the auspices of
the High Schooi Literary Society.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

f>POUND large mouth bottles of
"A PURE VASELlNE for l0c.
MCFADDEN d. PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Will Mckinney went to Kansas
City Monday evening on business
connected with "McElhiney's Self
Weighing Coffee Cabinet of which
he is inventor aud patentee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
See those bargains at the Corner
Store. CHAs. +. NOBLE, Agt.

BoRN.-To Mr.. and Mrs. F. +. Estes
OH Sunday. January II, 1874, a
bouncing boy. Fred will recover.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Spring river was on a high the
first of the week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The editor of the Columbus Re-
porter is still dunning his delin-
quent subscribers. He says: "Will
the delinquents please remember
that by paying up their back sub
scriptions the Reporter will be en-
abled To enjoy the Christmas holi-
days"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

We carry the celebrated Woods
overalls, pants and shirts. Best for
the money. j. ]. OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

w. b. Armstrong still carries his
arm in sling.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
VEAL. CALVES WANTED.

will advance the price OH veal
calves because l want them. BrinS
them along. J. n. SIOUX.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Weaver's prices OIL Bran, Hay,
Corn, Oats, Chop Feed, Flour and
Meal are lower than anybody's.
First door south of National Hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

We had an immense trade, but
have lots of goods left and will give
you bargains in them.
MCFADDEN d PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

DR.. E. A. McFadden was stricken
with paralysis Thursday evening
and for time was in a critical con-
dition. He is much improved at
this writing, however.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Chas. Haskett has had quit. ;
tussle with the grip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

We have a large assortment of
Fancy China Cups and Saucers left
over and we are closing them out at
cost. MCFADDEN & PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

A Columbus boy has made Fer.
ris wheel that is said to be an exact
counterpart of the one which was at
the worlds fair.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES!
For Farmers, For, Driving,
For Hay Men,, For Everybody
CHEAP AT OSBORN'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

DON'T FORGET that am agent
for the Gage Ironing Table and the
l. Y. l.. Flour Chest, the incest arti-
cles OH the market. G. ". WISE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Now is your chance to buy hne
oueensware Cheaper than ever be-
fore at CHAs. +. MOBILES. Agt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Baxter Springs needs good ho-
tel. Who will manifest enough
public interest in it 10 build one:
A good hotel would pay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Farm 8 and gardeners should see
F. w. kelt for the best Seed Pota-
toes. North of Polster's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Great Bargains in Ladies' Hats at
Mrs. Stark's store. A nice line OF
Dress Goods going below cost to
make room for spring stock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

We are the druggists. Bring us
your prescriptions,
MCFADDEN d PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
LIGHT DRAWING DONE DAY
OR NIGHT BY MAC GILL.

There was quite "a killing at Sar-
coke last Saturday night. Two
brothers, and Bob Harrington, shot
and killed two men whose names
we have not learned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Mrs. S. H. Carroll is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The Capt. Price hotel carries TIT
finest line of cigars in the city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The first person bringing in a
poem entitled beautiful Spring
will be lynched at once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Those rains Friday, Friday night
and Saturday were good thing tor
growing wheat. In fact everything
needed rain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Rev. NJ. L. Bramhall expects to
meet his appointments on Sunday.
Preaching at liza. IN. and !:5O p. M.
Subject in morning: obligations
of church members 10 attend pub
lie worship
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Clare, youngest son of Col. and
Mrs. March, is quite ill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Will Smith says the blizzard had
no effect on him. He is 80 thin, you
know. that the wind divided when it
struck him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Some of our young people en-
joyed skating Tuesday on Willow
creek
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
SEED POTATOES!

Early Rose, New York and Bur
banks, at +. W. Felt's, north of Pol
ster's store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Ice was three inches thick on the
small streams in this vicinity yes
terday morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Mrs. Matte Pearson writes To- q
Joplin friend that she is enjoying
herself III her Indiana home. She
is known there as Miss Matte
Sparks and is one of the society
leaders.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The thermometer registered six
teen, only sixteen, degrees below ze-
70 Wednesday morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Go to the Capt. Price hotel for q
good square meal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Overalls, Shirts and Pants at ]. ].
OsbOrn's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Charlie Opperman, we are happy
to say, is improving in health.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

President of Baker University at Bald
win, Kan. Subject WESTMINSTER
ABBEY" Given under the auspices
of the High School Literary Society.
Procure tickets at once at McFadden &
Prices drug store. Admission, reserv-
ed seats 25c; general admission zoe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Joplin will soon be connected
with New York by telephone.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

We are selling goods cheap and
don't you forget it.
CHAs. +. NOBLE, Agt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The Baxter sports did not attend
the Corbett- Mitchell mill in Florida
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Galena now turns in more miner
al weekly than any of the other min
ing towns to the east OF us.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Who will be the next postmaster,
anyhow?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

w. c. Knight attended court in
Columbus Monday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

H. w. Harley was in Galena the
latter part of last week on business
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

1t was hoped that the prize
fight would result i'll couple OF tu-
nerals.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Z. +. Meads transacted business
in Columbus on Monday OF this
xvnak
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
FRESH BREAD
every day at
CAPITO'S CITY BAKERY.

Now is a good time for the char
itably inclined people to show their
hands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

A little bit "crimpy," Monday,
wasn't it:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Where, oh, where, is the ice crop:
Echo answers. "In the Arctic
ocean"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
THE PRESIDENT.

Now is the accepted time to buy
Queensware and Lamps at the Cor
ner Store. CHAS. F. NOBLE, Agt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

The largest and finest varieties OF
Candies at c. Capito's Bakery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
All our Holiday Goods at cost.
NCFADDEN x PRICE.

Tom Weaver says soap don't go
very well on buckwheat cakes. ASK
him about il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Don't miss those bargains at the
Corner Grocery.
CHAs. F. NOBLE, Agt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Will McElhiney received his let
ters patent Saturday on his self
weighing coffee cabinet.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
Good rabbit hunting Wednesday

The cold weather has put dam
per on the grip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Flour, Meal, Bran, Hay, Corn
Oats, Chop Feed, etc, at wholesale
or retail at 7. G. Weaver's, first door
south of National Hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27
BEGINS NEXT WEEK.


BEGINS NEXT WEEK.
The serial story entitled Tn Dix
les Land Before the War" ends with
this issue. In the next issue will
be found the opening chapters of
story entitled "Dr. Wilbur's Note
Book" an interesting and thrilling
tale, replete with sensational fea-
lures and worthy of your perusal.
Carthage has a wholesale cloth
ing house.
Kansas City has about 5000 cases
of measles.
AL. Diveley is said to be as mad
as a wet hen.
Billy Leffin, postmaster at Zincite,
Mo-, is only Il years old.
Prof. w. L. Aldridge is organic
inp a shorthand class in Galena.
And behold, there was weeping
and wailing and gnashing OF teeth.
Flour, Meal, Bran, Hay, Corn,
Oats, Chop Feed, ETC., at wholesale
or retail at T. G. Weaver's, first door
south of National Hotel.
Will McElhiney received his let
tiers patent Saturday on his self
weighing coffee cabinet.
Galena now turns in more miner
al weekly than any of the other Min
ing towns to the east OF us.
Those rains Friday, Friday night
and Saturday were a good thing tor
growing wheat. In fact everything
needed rain.
A Columbus boy has made a Fer
ris wheel that is said to be an exact
counterpart of the one which was at
the worlds fair.
Weaver's prices OIL Bran, Hay,
Corn, Oats, Chop Feed, Flour and
Meal are lower than anybody's.
First door south of National Hotel.
c. W. Daniels has sold the T. W.
Harvey farm consisting of l6O acres
two miles northwest of the city to
Peter Covert.
Attention is called to the adv. of
the McCune Milling Company, L. {.
Weaver manager, which appears on
the Sd page of this paper.
Garden Seeds of nearly all kinds
will be high this season, caused by
drouth in the seed producing dis
tricts last summer. / purchased
my seeds before the great scarcity
became known. will sell none but
good, clean, new seeds that will
grow and my prices will be reason
able. ]. ]. FRIBLEY.
DR.. E. A. McFadden was stricken
with paralysis Thursday evening
and for time was in a critical con-
dition. He is much improved at
this writing, however.
lOH l HISS tilOSc DdI dAhS at thS
Corner Grocery.
CHAs. F. NOBLE, Agt.
The Y. p. S. c. E. of the NJ. E.
church will hold an important bust
ness meeting next Monday evening.
Election of president and secre-
tary in place of F. III. Hoose and
Miss Minnie Reynolds. All men,
bers should be present if possible
as there is other important busi-
ness to be transacted.
THE PRESIDENT.
Now is the accepted time to buy
Queensware and Lamps at the Cor
ner Store. CHAs. F. NOBLE, Agt.
BAXTER SPRINGS, KAN, Jan. %, '94.
Received from ]. NJ. English, re-
corder of Baxter Springs Lodge,
No. Is, A. o. u. w. the sum of 5000,
being the amount of our fathers
certificate in the Ancient Order of
United Workmen. The prompt set
tlement of this claim ia hereby ac-
knowledged with our sincere
thanks. L. ]. HAINEs,
FOR THE FAMILY.
SEED POTATOES!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

And behold, there was weeping
and wailing and gnashing OF teeth
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-01-27

Prof. w. L. Aldridge is organic
ing shorthand class in Galena.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-19

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC,

The New York San OF the 5ih last,
makes very able protest against the con-
tinua;ion Of the aid given TO the Canadian
Pacific railroad BY our government
through the privilege accorded it by Amer
lean law Of receiving foreign freight di-
rect from American ports without that
freight being delayed at the custom house
or subjected to American duty. This is
what the Ssta describes as "the bonding
fraud" which i. demands shall be ahol-
ishs1
There Is no reason why the United
States should assist in making this rail-
road profitable ct the expense of com.
peiiug American lines. Ii restricted To
the business Canada alone can give it the
Canadian Pacific passing through nroy-
iaces scans IN population and deiicsen, In
wealth would net pay operating expenses.
1t has been enormously subsidized d.
recs,v and indirectly by the Dominic,
and British governments. but 1t. profit.
are wrested from its American CONNECT.
tors. from whom II IS able 20 secure traffic
because Of It's exemption from the re.
strseiions which congress has imposed on
interstate railrosdlng within ths Unitst
States.
Popped up by the British government,
the Dominion government and hy the
United States the Canadian Pacific an
serbs transeontincntal trade which should
So by the more direc, American lines. ga
stock stands al III While several Of il,
American rivals are in tie hands Of 20
eesyers and the stock Of the strongest Of
the iot lSaathern Paciacl sells for le.,
than oae-shisd the market price OF Cana.
dian Pacific
fAs Canadian traeic charges are indie.
pendent u AmsTseaa legislation, AMI the
Canadian Pacific can make non-compe,gBv
points pay what IL chooses TO charge while
lowering It's rates 10 competing points. an
IL always seSares the freight.
The abolition 81 its bonding n-;wsls,.
woald practically cut cit European trade
from the Caasiisa Pacific during the
months whea che :. Laurence Is blocked
with ice, and evea 10 the summer months
i's iosS'sa iss.sAs wea.a ae gsssay re.