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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
MUCH SCRIP ILLEGAL.

Oklahona's Supreme 'ourt Declares In
valid large Issue. by cities and Coun tles
GUTHRIE. Ok, Sept. 1.-THE
supreme court in decision to-day de-
clar d that no city or county had the
right to make contracts or issue scrip
or bouds prior TO the making Of the
regular tax assessment.
This makes all the scrip issu d by
every city and county in Oklahoma
the first five or six months OF their
existence illegal. and will cause banks
and spectators who have bought up
such scrip to lose $3.50, 900 or more Of
dollurs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
MARTIN FOR FUSION.
Tho Kansas senator Announce, Him.
self Candidate for Re- Election.

Tho Kansas senator Announce, Him.
self . Candidate for Re- Election.
TOPEKA. Kan, Sept. ID United
States Senator John Martin arrived
from washigt IN yesterday afternoon
and straightway began to advocate
fusion, declaring unqualifedly that
he was n candidate for reelection.
To reporter he said that while the
Democrats ought to be faithful to
their state ticket II was good politics
TO unite with the Populists on county
and Legislative candidates wherever
IN equitable division could be OBJ.
tanned. lie added that he was ready
to take the stump for Overmyer rs
soon rs Chairman Richardson should
call upon him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
ACROSS THE OCEAN ALONE.
Captain Freitsrh Of Milwaukee ARRIVES
In ireland Ia safety.

Captain Freitsrh Of Milwaukee Arrives
In IRELAND In safety.
QUEENSTOWN. sept. lathe little
schooner Nina. with Captain Freitsch
the only man on board. arrived here
to-day from New York.
The Nina sailed from New York
Sunday. August 3. She thus made
the trip across the Atlantic in thirty
g ght days. remarkable. time for such
n craft. an only min, days behind
the time mad. by the yacht Valkyrie.
when she returned to England from
this port. She /, schooner rugged
harpie. twenty-seven feet over all.
She was brought here by Captain
Freitsch from NJ lwaukee in June last
In shipping circles considerable doubt
was expressed MS to ths ability ofthe
Nina TO cross the ocean safely.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
BouNTIEs ALL CUT OFF.
Secretary Carlisle VIII Not Fay Any
Sugar Claims Of Any Kind.

Secretary Carlisle VIII Not Pay Any
Sugar Claims Of Any Kind.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL. Secretary
Carlisle. although he has not written
q formal letter to that effect, author
lied the official announcement to-
day that he would not pay any
sugar bounty earned but un-
paid when the new tariff bill
went into effect, August 80. The
secretary's refusal to pay thcs, sugar
bounty claims will be based up on the
clause in the new tariff bill repeating
the sugar bounty provision Of the Me
Kinley law, which concludes rs fol-
lows: "And hereafter IL shall he I'M
lawful to issue any license to produce
sugar or to pay any bounty for the
production Of sugar of any kind under
said act"
The secretary W II write an official
letter to Senator Henderson cmboiy-
ing his decision.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
Nominated for Congress.

SEDALIA, No., Sept IL. - The Re-
publican nominating convention Of
the Seventh congressional district
met in Sedalia yesterday with full
delegate representation amid much
enthusiasm. There were but two
candidates in the field, Thomas j.
Aikens Of Humansville, and Colonel
John =. Tracey of Springfield. MIR.
Aikcns withdrew and moved that
Colonel Tracey be nominated by nc.
clamation. which was done. Hon.
John I. Heard is the Democratic OPP
ponent and incumbent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
Great Falling on In receipts.

WASHINGTON, Sept lathe state
ment of the monthly receipts from
customs for the port of New York for
the last ten days, practically the first
ten days OF the new tariff act, shows
n total of 81, s+i, sl0. rs against IS. 7a3,-
031 for the preceding ten days Not
one dollar in gold coin or gold certi1-
Gates was received during the ten
days ut New York.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
A Farmers' Cannory a Success.

ATcHIsoS, Kan, Sept 1.-the can
ming factory established by farmers
near Dearborn. Mo-, some time ago.
has put mp $4,000 cans Of tomatoes
alone, aud win put up Us much more.
The plant will pay the stockholders
at least fifteen cents on the dollar.
besides affording q market for their
tomatoes ut good figure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
Hotel at vandaIla Destroyed.

MEXICO, No, Sept lathe Hanna
hotel ut vandalia was desti Dyed by
fire. The loss, which was only par
TALLY covered by insurance, will
amount to about $1,000
There is a salve for every wound. We
refer to De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. cures
burns. bruises. cuts. INDECENT sores. as To-
cal application in the nostrils il cures ca
tarrh. and always cures piles MeFadden
& Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

The secretary Of the treasury. hav-
ing received information that Canada
imposes no export duty. and no dis
eliminating stumpage duties on lum-
Der, logs, timber and other articles
mentioned In the free lumber schedule
Of the new tariff act, has instructed
collectors of customs to admit such
articles free Of duty when imported
from Canada
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
DYcHE IN ANOTHER WRECK.
The Kansss Scientist on y Vessel which
sunk . Schooner In . Fog.

The kansps Scientist on Vessel which
sunk . Schooner In y Fog.
NEW YORK, Sept. ia.-The steamer
Portia from Halifax. which arrived
to-day with the members Of the ship
wrecked Cook Attic expedition Of
scientists, among whom was Professor
Dyche Of Kansas university, reports
that she ran into and sank the three
masted schooner Dora NJ. French yes
t,rday afternoon. three miles from
Cuddyhunk lighthouse. causing the
death of four of tie five men com.
prising the schooncr's crew. The ac-
cident occurred in dense fog.
This is the third serious marine
mishap in which the members Of the
Cook party have had part within the
last two months The Portia was n
sister ship to the lost Miranda, on
which the Cook party sailed for the
northern seas and which was sunk In
tho ice
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
A Receiver Appointed.

TOpEKA, Kan, Sept l3.-In the
United States court yesterday Judge
Foster appointed Newell Todd OF
Atchison to be receiver Of the Chica-
go and Atchison Bridge company.
The appointment was made on psti-
ton OF ex-senator Henry d. Payne OF
Ohio, who Is the trustee Of the East
ern bondholdcrs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

vice President Stevenson made the
address Of welcome 10 the visiting
Knights Of Pythias 1T Washington
last night
The contention OF Chief Hazen In
regard 10 the Mississippi state war
rants has been sustained by Attorney
General 0lrsv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
An Ex-sherin In jail.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, Sept 1a-Jcseph
Thompson, for two terms sheriff of
Lawrence county, Mo-, Is locked up ut
the city Jail accused Of embeEzling
$500. He was arrested on tele-
gram from Mount Vernon. Mo-, where
he is charged with embezzling the
county funds
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

For instance. Mrs. chas. Rogers Of Bay
City. Mich. accidentally spilled scalding
water over her little boy. She promptly
applied De Wits Witch Hazel salve. Civ
ing instant relief. It's wonderfully good
salve for burns. bruises. sores and a sure
cure for piles. McFadden & Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
PETER REFUSES TO SIGN.

Corbett-Incksoa Fight Falls Through
The Articles Not satisfactory.
CHICAGO. Sept. la.-The efforts OF
the Sioux City Athletic club to bring
off fight between Corbett and Jack
son ended yesterday in complete fail
ure, jackson absolutely refusing to put
his name to the articles OF agreement
as signed by Corbett
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
A Breeki rrid.. Manifesto

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept lathe
most sensational manifesto ever Is
sued in the political history of Ken
lucky wns given out by the Breclxln-
ridge people last night. The Owens
men claim that they will not abide by
what they term the breckenridge
gag law" and predict bloodshed-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
ANOTHER STATE TICKET.
Referendum Popuiists Nominate Cyrus
Corning for Govcrnor OF Kansas.

Referendum Popuiists Nominate Cyrus
Corning for Govsrnor OF Kansas.
WICHITA, Kan, Sept i3.-The ini-
tiative and referendum branch of the
Populist party has secured the requi-
site number Of signatures to entitle
its nominees by petition t, n place on
the ballots to be voted next Novem-
Der. Below are the candidates for
state offices: Associate justice, W. II.
Remington of Topeka; governor,
Cyrus Corning Of Topeka: lieutenant
governor, NJ. A. Pratt Of Wichita; sec
rotary Of state. Fred Anthony Of
Leavenworth; auditor Of state. Alex
ander Young of ~Pittsburg; attorney
general, II. A. White of Augusta;
state treasurer, s. T. Cherry of Par
sons; superintendent of public in
struction, Mrs Esta Semplc Of Ottawa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
DOUBLE MuRpERAr ArcHisoN

Frank slaughter shoots " lille Deutch and
Joe HE'LL aud Jump Into the liver.
ATcnIsOS. Kan. Sept. ia-At mid
night Frank Slaughter tough negro,
entered William Hou >ton's saloon and
shot Willie Deutch. white, and Joe
Bell, colored. The murderer, pursued
by the officers jumped into the river
and Is thought to he drowned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
PopuiI.,s ray saunders' Fine.

WICHITA, Kan, Sept l3.-General
Saunders. the Coxeyite. who was COM
mitted to jail in default of the fine
assessed against him in the federal
corrt was released last night, MEM
bers Of the Popu!ist administration
having telegraphe | money from To-
pelkA % paw his fine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
! sls.sed From the PsnItentlary.

topeka. Kan, Sept lathe report
Of the officials Of the Kansas peniten-
tiary for August shows that twenty
four persons have been released from
prison on account of the expiration Of
their terms. All the persons were
pardoned few days before their time
expired In order that they mignt be
restored to citizenship.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
A PREACHER commIts Suicide.

HAnRisoSvILLE, Mo-, Sept. ia.-Rev.
Snider, well to do Advent preacher
and farmer, living about three miles
west OF town. committed suicide by
jumping into pond. The cause Is
not known.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

Al renstenguishene. Ont, A. Il.
Spring. manager Of the Western bank
disappeared ON the occasion Of the
visit Of the inspector. He IL said &c
BE- short ses,000.
Henry George declines 10 run fcs
mayor Of New York.
Cotton gins win be started IN Texas
1r<'n9 the coming week.
The G0nlds are spending large
.uouu,s Of money in England
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
Charged With Violating Postal Laws.

ST. JosppH, Mo-, Sept l2.-Mrs.
Susan a. Eddy, living in this city, was
arrested last evening on n warrant
sworn out BY Mrs Kate Godbey,
charging her with intercepting and
opening her mail. She was arraigned
before United States Commissioner
Pollock and her hearing set for this
evening. Mrs Eddy has four children
ranging from to 81 years. Her hus-
band Is at the Soldiers home at Leav-
auvorth
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

Emma Aumann. the common-lay
wife Of Billy Plimmer. the champion
bantam weight pugilist, committed
suicide Ut the Coney Island hotel.
An importont decision that bids
made for government work cannot bo
withdrawn has been rendered BY Az
torney General olney.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
Fro,t An Northern Kansas.

ATcHIsox, Kan, Sept ia.-Frosts
were reported Tuesday morning in
Northern Kansas and Southern Ne
braska, but they were not OF q damsg-
ing nature.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
]. P. HARTLEY,
Practical AuctiOneer
For the City of Baxter Springs
and Surrounding Country

For the City of Baxter Springs
and Surrounding Country
cB-Leave orders ut the NEWS offic,
the removal OF UnieI Geronimo ana
his Apaches from Mount Vernon Bar
racks in Alabama, where they are
nov confined, to their former reser-
walton in Arizona.
An attachment was issued against
Forepaugh's show for 5000 Mt the
suit of George Coupe, who alleges that
he was assaulted by members Of the
company.
Mrs. Nettie ellis was kidnapped in
the presence Of her husband on the
outskirts OF Memphis by seven men,
who outraged her horribly and then
made their escape.
Several guests were made danger
ously i'll Mt a wedding supper in Scott
county, Virginia. II was found that
the wedding cake contained rough on
rats.
Prisoner Tom Cord set fire to the
Hurley, Wis, jail ana both were
burned.
An officer and citizen arrested
woman ut Kargley. ILL.,, and both were
shot and seriously wounded by her
husband.
Two boys were killed and the en-
gineer seriously hurt by o wreck on
the Shell Beach railway, near New
Orleans.
An explosion Of gas occurred In No.
4 slope Of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany ut Pittston. Pa One hundred
miners Mt work had narrow escape.
All got out, however, with the excep-
ton of Superintendent Dryden.
The duke of San Carlos, gentleman
of the bedchamber Of the king Of
Spain. mas committed suicide
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

Vel known Printer Fssaiiy Injured.
ToPEKA. Kan. Sept 1a-H II. Car
lin, well-known printer fell down
the steps of the Topeka Press Office
sustaining Injuries which probably
will prove fatal His skull was cracked
IN three nlaceS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

A satisfied customer is permanent one.
That's why we recommend De Wits Little
Early Risers. They cure constipation. in
digestion and biliousness. McFadden a
Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

Small in sire. grea, in results; De Wits
Little Early Risers. Best pill for een'ii-
patton. best for sick headache. best for
sour stomach. McFadden 4 Price
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
TWO YEARS FOR A WREcKER.
John barry sent to the Penitentiary
for sp,klng tho Memphis Track.

HARrvn.LE. Mo-, Sept i..-John
Barry, whose home is near Mountain
Grove, was yesterday sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary for OBJ
structing the track of the Kansas City.
Fort Scott and Memphis railway near
Mansfield and wrecking an eastbound
passenger train which left Kansas
City at 9:35 p. m. August %. Barry
had been elected from n freight train
on which he was stealing n ride, and
drove spikes between the ends of the
rails in several places to get even"
with the railway COMPANY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
Jerry slmpson III.

Topeka Kan, Sept 10. - Reports
from the Seventh congressional dis
trict are that Jerry Simpson Is still
4 very sick man, and will likely not
be able to participate in the cam
ma iOn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
JEFF HUDSON DRAWS OUT.
The Kansas Congressman WIN Not Seek
I,e- Election

FREDoNIA. Kan, Sept II. - Con-
gresham JEFF Hudson announced yes
terday morning that he proposed to
with draw from the congressional race
in this, the Third. district. He said that
he had met tn. congressional commit
tee at Cherryvalc saturday. and had
formally declined To make the race,
and convention had been called for
Cherryvale, Sept 'mbcr -, to nominate
q candidate in his place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
led HIGH TIDE.
.sAND ARMY VETERANS ARE
STEADILY PASSING AWAY.

Nommander-in- Chief Adams Reports
hat the Grand Army Has Reached
the Beginning OF tho End--Lost Nearly
10000 Members During tho Fast Fear.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

Headache is the direct result Of indig' .
ton and stomach disorders. Remedy these
by using De Wits Little Early Risers and
your headache disappears. The favorite
little nil everv,rhern McEadden 4 Price
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
CALIFORNIA; Last Mexican Governor Dead.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Sept l3.-Don
Pho Pi,o, the last Mexican governor Of
California, died here yesterday morn
ing. He wns % years OF age. Until
within n few weeks he was in good
health though feeble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

The provisions in the new tariff bill
relating to the use Of alcohol used IN
the arts cannot be carried into effect
for want of funds.
Senator Butler, OF South Carolina,
has boltcd the Democratic primaries.
and his action will kick up great po-
litical row in that state.
At Glens Falls. n. Y, Hon. A. 2.
Abbott, ex-mcmb Der OF the state assem-
bly,, was killed by the accidental dis
charge of gun rs he was about &c
start on hunting trip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

In m attempt to wreck saloon at
Elmwood. Ind. the barkeeper, James
McDermott. shot and killed one man
and wounded another.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15
FOR AND AGAINST SILVER.

Speaker Crisp For and Hoke smith
Against thu White Metal.
ATLANTA. Ca, Sept 1O.-A mass
meeting OF Democrats was held in
this city last evening. The principal
features were the speeches OF Speaker
Crisp, reviewing the work Of congress,
and Of Secretary Hoke Smith against
the free coinage Of silver. speaker
Crisp declared his personal preference
for free coinag, OF silver. Much en-
thusiasm was displayed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

No gripping. no nausea. no pain. when
De Wits Little Early Risers are taken.
Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill McFad-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

corbett knocked out Peter Courtney
In six rounds In the laboratory Of
Wizard Edison at Orange, n J. The
set-to was for scientific photograph
PURPOSES Il Il said Corbett received
5000 and Courtney $500 for their
their work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-15

An anti-crime vigilance committee
has been organized in the Sand Hills
country OF Nebraska
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-28
A Consideration. ropu,,.. ome,a,.
Spokane outburst.


We are informed that Mr.. Eugene
Sage. sheriif-eaect OF Shoshone county,
Idaho, is taking A course at a Spokane
business college. Among other elegant
accomplishments which this Populist Of
fetal has Undertaken to acquire are the
sciences of reading, writing and arith-
me:ic.
Now IL is rot in a mean spirit of crit
icisna that the bathurst chronicles this
fact. How much more nobIe is ii that
Mr.. SAGE should ersieavor to remedy his
defects, rather than enter upon his off,
ciai duties ON January LIST next, inlet
tered and unlearaed. True. 1t win be
difficult to acquire a liberal education
Within the short space OF three weeks.
but the attempt is az least heroic and
commendahIe.
Mr.. Sage has eminent prccedents and
prototypes. President Johnson could dis
Germ no meaning in the flieroslvphics of
the printed page until Eome wears after
10 had attained his majority. George
Washington had a system OF spelling ali
his own. and a method Of capitalization
that was at oEce weird and wonderful
Mr.. Sage is all rirht without q siiploma.
Lord Bacon says that reading makes \.
tut man. but In ShosAone county they
generally use whisky for filling purposes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-28

Mr. ccyustccx and 1fr. Nett sh8ssId be
stricken from tire record This WAS done.
Greet wsat Ga 10 tell about his sscc-s1
Indictment. BUT Hr- GeT stopped thIs. too
Then tE@ witness said be had written 10
prc5laezt csereIa.sd eoafesssog ali about
his relations WITH Corrstock. and had re-
cclye5 a setter in reply Hs was stopped
Ehe1 be produced tfse letter. which he
said Was oaly frnra the presidents private
secretary and was merely an zeknoxk-
e1geraeus 81 The one he had sent. Street
tried 70 TEL what Judge Benedict OF the
United States csrcaft eoErt had done when
he heard that he fStreeD had written TO
President Cleveland. but he was shut OF
here. too. although Senator Bradley
wanted 10 see the letter.
Robert Street. hosel-keeger OF Tuxedo.
ard . brother o. the last witness. was
shsn called. did yea visit Antfony Com
stocks Office wftb your brother in August.
1852" asked Mr.. Gon Yes. sir
What did you seer II saw my bro
Their pay si.ege TO Anthony Comstoek
There was an agreement between them TO
get the indictments dismissed. gave my
bro.fer 500. .
Mr. GoT said the committee, while in
quaring into the abuses OF the police
department. had a perfect right to In
guire into the administration 80 far as the
state was concerned. and that was the
reason be had submitted this evidence.
1t has been shown that green goods opes'-
ators could escape punishment py br.b-
ing Mr.. conxssock. the agent Of the
Society for the Suppression OK Vice. The
COMMITTEES adjourned until tomorrow.