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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
TWO TOWNS PARTLY DESTROYED

Napoleon. Ohio oct. 1.-THE town OF Liberty ',
ire seven miles east Of this place. was ANUS
stroycd by fire early this morning the eht'e , 49,
ness part OF the town and NUMBER o. '"'" -
were DESTROYED The dire started at a. M -, al n
NJ noon was under control. The loss Is "s.
partly covered by insurance. Liberty Neh"e "
town of about 500 inhabitants. 1t
La Grange. Ky. oct. ia fire when o'V" A
this morning at Sulphur. about eight ih''es :, M.
here. swept away the entire central part -,
town. The list of property destroyed ero'a .r,
seven stores. the Deposl, Bank OF sulphur, m,
livery stables two hotels and SIX house, filed
Louisville and Nashville depot. ~hl'" s,ss loss .
with merchandise. also destroyer. '"'
estimated at over 100000. partly Insured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
DENVER AND RIO GRANDE ANNTAI. MEET

Denver. oct is-At the annual meeting the
stockholders OF the Denver and Rio Grande Rail
road to-day, the following Board OF Directors Mere
elected. George Coppel. Richard T. Wilson, VII
lam Mcrtcns Charles C. Beaman and Arthur OPP
pell. New-York city: John Lowber Welsh 4 Ed
mund Smith. Philadelphia Edward T Jeffrey and
Edward .. Wolcott. Denver. Chairman COppel.
on presenting the annual report. made a few COM
ments on the financial showing. He said In part.
Fortunately. the dawn OF better condition OF
affairs In Colorado IS quite apparent. "A Is EVIL
denced by the Improvement in the earnings OF IN"
property in the last few months The coal output
shows remarkable development The agricultural
OF the State steadily on the increase,
and IL be many years before the never-fail-
ng crop lands Of Colorado viii be more gener-
ally under cultivation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
OFFICIALS OF MANY ROADS MEET.

St Louis. oct. l6.-Executive officers represent
lng nearly fifty lines OF railroads west of the Mis-
slssppl River met in executive session at the
Planters Hotel to-day. The meeting was called
TO order by President Marvin Hughitt, OF the chi
ca 10 and Northwestern Railway. Chairman Midge-
~. OF the Western Freight Association, acted as
secretary. The discussion OF the subject OF re-
duccd mileage all cars except refrigerators oc-
cupied most OF the afternoon The present rate
OF six mills "A mile. which H. taxed by all roads
extending west from Lake Superior and Michigan
and the Mississippi IL to be reduced but no agree
ment was reached to-day. Another subject Of dis
cusson was the abolition of free passenger trans
Midgey read the report OF the Executive Commit
tee which has been wrestling with the many sided
problem OF passenger pooling for several weeks
The proposed change embraces a kind OF universal
pool OF all passenger business west Of the river
pOrtation. The Santa Pc people are lukewarm on
the pass issue and may refuse to sign any agree
ment which Is OF their own making The
meeting will continue tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
NINE TEARS FOR ROBBING ". II. CRANE.

George W. Fields, colored. sentenced 20 nine
years IN State Prison by Judge Cowng yesterday
IN Part OF General Sessions. on the charge o..
grand larceny. Fields par OF william Bell
william H. Cranes former valet. who Is now
serving fve-years' sentence FOR the same offence
On January 20 last Mr.. Cranes wife gave him
81 sl5 TO deposit In bank He placed the money IN
an inside pocket OF his OvercOat. ana forgot all
about il. After rehcarsa he sent Bell with the
coat to "A tailor to have IL pressed. Fields met
Bell on the way and together they took the money.
They were finally arrested in Chicago and brought
hac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
TRYING TO GET A PRIVILEGE RESTORED

Representatives Of the Western Passenger Assoc
citation and the Trunk Line Association held a
conference yesterday afternoon in the Central
Building. When the Western Passenger Associa-
ton and the Trunk Line Association started TO
work together at this end to secure business
through at Ellis Island. the representatives, OF the
Western Passenger Association were allowed 10
examine daily the order books and other business
books OF the Trunk Line Association which on
abled them to make daily reports to their Western
offices. This was convenient and desirable for the
Western Passenger Association. but 1t vas lust
the reverse to the Trunk Line Association. who.
without consulting the Wcstere Association issued
about one month ago. circular setting forth that
In the future only monthly references could be
made TO the Trunk Line Associations books. Since
then the Western Passenger Association have been
compelled to get along with only monthly reports.
They asked FOR "A conference the subject and
yesterdays meeting the result. Their request
that the former privileges be restored was denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
NO SPECULATION ~ THE SHIPMENT
KIDpER PEABODY & 60. SAY THEY ENfo"IHp
$4,000 ~ GOLD SIMPLY BECAUSE En-
CHANGE WAS SCARCE

Roston oct i6-Kidder. Peabody Go. say mat
their shipment OF sjD)"e In gold was purely husl-
ness transaction. that they found that exchange was
50 arc, and IT wa actually cheaper to snip goId
there was no speculative feature In the TRANSACTION
and the house regulates the id"a that II "ouIu DE-
I'm such business Tho gold was sent from New
York because /, was the most convenient port
Nothins they say, be- said about future snip
rnents because they depend upon the price OF eX-
change.
In reply 10 the question why Boston house. but
no New York house. was shipping gold the answer
was Perhaps no other house had AS sood an otier
a Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
SALE OF CITY BONDS.

Bids for bonds and stock of the city OF New York
were opened by Controller Fitch yesterday The
New-York Life Insurance Company took all Of
them save $4,000 OF schoohouse bonds, which went
to the Irving Savings Institution at 1ol.52 The
New-York LIES purchases were as follows: $i0i.
SO 70 schoolhouse bonds. lOl.52: 10000 dock
bonds at 1903 10: 100000 repaving street bonds. at
lO2.53. The bids received aggregated $lO472,33.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
WESTERN NETWORK

WESTERN NETWORK AND PENNSlLN MIA.
The annual report Of the Western New-Iork ara
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Issued Yesterday SHOWS
that the gross earnings decreased Sioi.iS6; the
net earnings SOL s6j and the Oper lting expenses,
xlog III The surplus was &4 $50 less han the year
before The net income. after dedictmg taxes
interest on real estate mortgages interest on equip
mont notes and rental under the Lake shore ana
Michigan Southern lease. was $685. n decrease OF
500 -a5. New equipment notes have been pali
amounting with accrued interest on all Outstanding
notes S232 IA. and the outst1niing notes gwen
for new equipment. with interest included. amount
- si2l537. The decrease In the Aggregate tonnage
f,r TN. wear was l269S Of which 'i2ll6 tons came
from a decrease In soft coal tonnage" me properly
was kept in good repair, Notwithstanding the pre-
valling depression.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
THE RECENT DRUGGISTS CONVENTION.
from The American Druggist.

From The American Druggist
The NewYork City papers probably
distinctly local In their news columns than
the journals OF any other great American city
one Illustration OF this ocalism Is the compare
lively little space accorded by them to meetings
OF National organizations held here or the morn
Ing papers only The Times and The Tribune
gave any adequate account OF the meeting Of the
y. W. d.. A The account In THE Times
particularly full and well written. The Tribune
illustrated Its story OF the proceedings with por-
traits OF prominent members. many Of which were
most excellent from an artistic point OF view. and
OF these the portraits OF Messrs Peters, Humph-
rev. Elei: McKesson. Scott and Brooks have been
used IN illustrating our report Of the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
WANT RELEASE FROM CERTAIN CONTRACTS ,

Denver oct. lG.-In the ease OF Oliver Ames and
Samuel Carr. executors OF the estate OF FREDERICK
J.. Anes. 9 al. against the Union Pacific Railway
Company and the Union Pacific, Denver AID cur
Railroad Company ct al, the receivers. through
their attorney. John NJ Thurston. filed In the
United States Circuit Court to-day petition ask
ing TO be relieved from the performance OF certain
contracts with the Omaha and Grant Smelling and
Refining Company and the Globe Smelling ana
Refining Company Judge SanbOrn set November
- as the day for the hearing. The contracts men
toned important ones contemplating the lay
Ing OF extensive sidngs and trackagr between the
smelling plants and main lines OF the Union Pa
enc and the hauling 81 nearly all the Ores au1
suppiies for the sm"ltcrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17

The meeting was harmonious. however, and, as
Commissioner expressed 1t, there wasn't a
ripple the
The Trunk Line people would concede nothing.
but promised to consider the matter carefully.
Another conference on the same subject Will occur
In about two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
rOpEIGV WINTER RESOhIS'

Beginning with the issue OF to-ua', soa,ssrs
eller who intends spending the winter - T,bunst
r nurTps Inu os column the
several OF the best winter resort ho's''
by Americana. -.----<
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
CONDITION OF THE G. y. o. AND 7 p.

The annual report Of the Cincinnati. New
Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad gives the gross
earnings as S5576g79 decrease OF 5000; the
operating expenses a. 2,GJj2l6. decrease II A''.
50 and the net earnings as Nll'6h a decrease or
gees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17
AN ILLINOIS CENTRAL PROJECT.

Alexandria. La. oct ga move is on foot by
the Illinois Central people TO build railroad from
Natchez by way Of White sulphur Springs col
fax St Maurls and Shreveport To Tcxarkana
Shreveport is 10 give 10000 In bonds The Illinois
Central will buy ont the \atchez, Rcd River and
Texas Railroad from Nidalia to Black River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17

This is the second day OF registration
Every man who did not register last week
should do so To-day. The hours are from
n. M. to u. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17

A WEEKS EARNINGS OF THE ST PAUL.
Chicago oct 16.-The earnings Of the Chicago.
Milwaukee and St. paul Railroad for the second
week of October were sG37 2s9 Tor the correspond-
Ing week OF last october, SS6l 80: decrease of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-17

No mnn can vote unless he registers. IL yos
hive already registered see IL your friend
have done so. This is the second day Of reg
istration. but don't wait for the third OF
fourth day. Register to-day, the earlier q"
better.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19

HELENA, Mont, May l5.-Judge
Knowles of the United States district
court has disposed Of the cases of $50
Coxeyites. who stole Northern Pa
cific train April "a, and fed eastward
until they were captured by United
States troops Mt Forsythe. Hogan,
the general" in command of the
army, was sentenced TO six months in
the county jail. The engineer and
fireman, who ran the train, and the
forty captains and lieutenants were
given sixty days each in the same
Jail. The others will be brought into
court in squads Of forty, and. on
pledging their word not 10 engage In
any more such proceedings the judge
will let them loose.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
A Much Needed In ytitution.

The city has decided, so we learn. to de-
vote the old city hall building to educa
tional purposes. A college is a fine thinl
for any city to possess. if rightly managed
and no doubt it will be benefit to Baxter
Springs. Education is always desirable
and we are glad to know that extra advan
tages are soon to be offered our younl
people. II might even be of benefit tc
some of our grown people, though mum
Der of them are of the Solomon order
they know all that can be learned. already
Indeed. they we're born with their head'
so full Of wisdom it stands to reason they
could learn no more.
But useful as the college will doubles.
be, there is an institution much more
needed in Baxter Springs. That is. a sort
of work-house. a place where all who art
not employed in any way. either coloret
or white. may be put to some good use. i
is very true saying that Satan find'
some work for idle hands to do" but il
Baxter he still allows the hands to remain
idle. but not the tongues. oh. mol they
are as busy as carrion birds. and like then
they light on. and turn over every scan
dalous and filthy item that comes in theil
way. with a zeal worthy Of better cause
The owners of these tongues have nd
weighty business of their own. and there
fore feel it both their duty and privilege
to undertake to manage the business O
everyone else-not always meeting with
! deep gratitude from their victims-in fac
their kind efforts are mostly wasted. mos
people feeling able to manage their owl
affairs. and preferring to do so.
You may see these human vultures occu
plying the doorways. street corners. posts
etc., with no visible means of support. Al
the vagrant law puts it. There they perch
cycling the passers. at the same time dis
gorging vile scandal. gossip. blashphemy
and tobacco juice. Let a merchant put
out half a dozen empty dry goods boxes
and they are soon lost to view as they will
be covered in ten minutes by gang oil
loafers that spring mp like mushrooms.
They stare you out Of countenance and
seem to fancy you are infringing on their
personal rights II you disturb their elegant
pose to allow you to enter a store. The
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
SANDERS AND HIS ARMY HELD.
Every One OF the Commonwcalers Placed
Under tionis.

Every One OF the Commonwcaicrs Placed
Under tionis.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, May l7.-At
noon yesterday the trial OF General
Sanders and his army on
the charge of obstructing the
United States mails, concluded and ut
$3.50 o'clock Commissioner waggener
delivered his opinion, holding the de-
PENDANTS to the United States court
for trial. The opinion was lengthy.
1t strongly revived the evidence
and pointed out those portions
that established the guilt of the
Industrialists. II was no surprise ia
those who heard the evidence ad-
vanced at the examination. Sanders
took the matter very coolly.
Commissioner Waggener fixed the
generals bail at $500 an | each OF the
ESQ men at 5000. Sanders thinks some
of them will secure bail. Those who
do not will be taken to jail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
Mrs. Lease Tsrrorlzed.

OLATHE, Kan, May l7.-Mrs. Mary
E. Lease Is still in serious condition
ut the deaf and dumb institute in this
city. suffering with nervous prostra'
ton and rheumatism. She has been
sick for more than q week, and shows
but little Improvement The Mime
sofa crank still has her on his list
She Is terrorized almost daily with
letters from him, warning her OF the
approaching day set for her death at
his hands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
.,.,,., m. Compromlse Tariff.

Topeka. Kan, May l6.-The Shaw
nee county Democratic club last night
adopted resolutions calling upon
United States Senator John Martin to
oppose the passage Of the tariff bill
reported from the senate finance COM
mittee and characterizing the meas
ure rs form Of protection and such
senators rs German. Hill, Murphy,
Brice, Smith, Irby and Jones rs trait
ors 70 the Democratic party, ranking
with Benedict Arnold.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
No New Trial for Coxey

WASHINGTON, May le.-The trio OF
commonweal leaders, General Coxey.
Marshal Carl Browne and Christopher
Columbus Jones, met with another re-
buff in the police court yesterday.
After six hours and half spent In
arguments on the motion for new
trial. Judge Miller overrulcd the mo-
ton and notified the defendants to
anpear Thursday for sentence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
Beware q 0iutmsuts Cor cstarrh That Con-
taln nereury

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
tering II through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do Is ten foid 10
the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halle Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. ]. Cheney q CO.,
Toledo, Ohio, contains no mercury
and Is taken internally, acting di-
rectIy upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halle Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. II Is taken internally
and made In Toledo, Ohio, by r. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials Tree.
Wsold by druggists, price Ioc
per bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
The second Quarterly Convention

Of the Lyon Township Sunday
School Association will be held al
Mulliken's grove, on Sunday, May
~, 1894. at 10 o'clock a. III. prompt
Following is the
PROGRAMME.
Io:oo-Devotiona exercises. one-half hour
Io:3o-Words of greeting. Mr.. Mulliken
Io:45-Song by convention.
II:oo-Secretary report and song.
II:2o-The Sunday school; its power and
purpose. A. Shearer
r2oo-Song and close for dinner. one and
one-half hours.
I:3o-Song and prayer.
I:45-The teachers preparation and du'
ties. E. NJ. Tucker
2:Io-The consecrated printing press: its
power and good. Mrs. Mulliken
z:2o-Exercises by different schools.
3:oo-Reports of condition and wants Of
the Sunday schools of the town
ship. Visiting committee
3:zo-How to cultivate benevolence in
the Sunday school.
L. T. Stowell
3:4s-Miscellaneo business.
4:oo-Outlook for the future. w. Lees
Adjournment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
SEARCH BEING ABANDONED.

But Little Hope Is Now Entertained OF
Capturing tho Taylor Brothers.
BRooKFIElD, Mo-. May i7.-At II
o'clock last night the chances for cap
turing William and George Taylor. the
murderers of the M,eks family, looked
very slim. Many of the men who
have been vigilant in the search since
Friday have given up and returned
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
Canaad hY .Isnlousx.

FoRr WORTH, Texas, May i6.-Jeal-
ousy was the cause Of . horrible muir
der here last night Dan Williams,
o stranded hanger on OF the races,
shot and killed Mrs. Sarah A. Nc
Analy. The murderer made good his
escape.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
A CIRCUS
ON THE BILL-ROARDS

and circus day two kinds of thing The greatest circus
usually on the Bboards and the circus Circus Day consequently
disappointment There is course the occasional exception which
proves Mccormick Binders and Mowers are an exception Their
promise on the "B-boads" always fulfilled on "Cs Day. ror
wears the makers of Mccormick Grain and Grass Havees have been
telling the World that they could and would any time demonstrate inc
speoty of their machines in tho actual competitive field test Inc
"Bboard" of other manufacturers have gangy proclaimed that nn
machines are the best But "C Day. came at length The WORLDS
Fair urged ali these manufacturers take their machines into the field
that the might be compared The Mccormick was there its snow
went on It's promises the World carried out But how agom
the other "ga onys"i They stayed home consohng
with the reflection that 'he people like to DC hqDussG an0
artists got I'D new pictures for the Before decdng ABOUT
going INTO these field trials the competitors Of the Mccormick went no
Examined the crops to be cut and realizing the severity OF the conditions
thew SAID to themselves ave don't propose to come here and compete
with the Mccormick ga live coward better than dead
sucker bonn every minute and well catch OF EN- anyway
That policy may answer the sort OF circus WIN not 90
for the Mccormick Promises must not be broken mccomca
machines are not better than an Others they must not be so advertised
they are advertised every Binder every Reaper and every Mower
must 6e ready at moments notice 60 out into the field and show up
That's business Write to the Mccormick Harvesting Machine Co.
Chago;-o better yet call at once on your nearest hcck agent
7. 3. MCKINNEY & SON,
Baxter Springs, Kansas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19

The promptness and certainty of
it's cures have made Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy famous. II is in
tended especially for coughs, colds,
Group and whooping coughs, and is
the most effectual remedy known
for these diseases. Mr.. c. =. Main
of Union City. Pa, says: II have a
great sale on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. I warrant every bottle
and have never heard of one failing
to give entire satisfaction" 0cent
bottles for sale by Nc Eadden & Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19

There is nothing have ever used
for muscular rheumatism that gives
me as much relief as Chamberlain's
Pain Balm does. have been using
it for about two years-four bottles
i'm alias occasion required, and
always keep a bottle of it in my
home. I believe l know a good
thing when 1 get hold of 1t, and
Pain Balm is the best liniment l
have ever met with.-W. B. Denny,
dairyman, New Lexington. Ohio.
5O-cent bottles for sale by McFadden
A. Price
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
Saturday
ana Monday,
MAY 10 and Fl
WE OFFER

SO pairs Children's Glove Grain shoes 49, at 25c
pairs Chdrens Patent Tip Oxford shoes @to 49, at 25c
SO pairs Childrens Tip Tan shoes q o5) at $50.
SO pairs Childrens Tan Oxford shoes Is to 49, at 0ec
SO pairs Chidrens Tip Russia Kid shoes 5 at 48c
pairs Tip Imperial Rus Kid shoes 3d. CSC
SO pairs Childens Tip Dongoa Kid shoes 1885, CSC
pairs Chdens Pat Tip Imperial Rus Kid shoes to l soc
pairs Misses Imperial Russia Kid shoes at CSC.
SO pairs Dongola Button Tip shoes @to 49, at Csc
This sale includes all Footwear of every descrp-
tion and prices before offered to the people of
Cherokee county. We could fill newspaper in quoting
prices but guarantee to sell goods for less money
than other merchants do is enough.
We have been fortunate in securing the best DOngoa
Button Tip Shoe made in the United States to sell for Vs.
1t beauty-a regular $3.50 shoe in any market for
only So. Come in and see this shoe. If you
don't find it as represented don't buy It,
Remember, a $3.50 Shoe for So.
Respectfully
JOHN II. COOPER;
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19
Lift a Letters

Remaining in the postoffice at Bax-
ter Springs, Kansas, for the week
ending with May 10, 1894, which II
not called for within two weeks will
be sent to the dead letter Office at
Washington, ID. C.:
Robt. H. DeWeese Bollie 7. Davis
Miss Katie Mcclure.
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say "Adver-
tised," giving date of list.
WIN. MARCH, p. N.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19

InnUc negotiated on Real Estate,
WunU Life Insurance or any good
securities on long time and reason
able interest. Prompt attention to
collections In all parts OF the United
States and Canada. Local and coun-
" managers wanted. Address the
Bankers Loan and Investment Co..
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19

A Muscotah girl who ate dozen
bananas at one fell swoop on wa
ger can't look an Italian in the face
now without putting ice on her tenn
pies and turning deathly pale.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-05-19

DIR. Reynolds has just received q
fine case of instruments and medi-
cines for his speciality practice