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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, March 11.-Dudley
NJ. Steele. one Of the Oldest wholesale
grocers in the Missouri valley and
head of the wholesale grocery honse of
d. NJ. Steele & Co, died last night
from general exhaustion following an
attack OF the grip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
RULED OUT THE BLooMERS.
Kansas University students Indignant nj
tho Faculty.

TOPEKA, Kan, March l0-There Is
much Indignation in Kansas university
circles because the authorities have
declared against the "bloomer girl"
The annual athletic indoor meet takes
place ut the university next Friday
night, ut which Mrs. ClarlS's bloomer
girls, bevy of very attractive young
ladies, were to appear in loose
blouse, knee boomers and gymnasium
slippers In fencing exhibition. The
authorities ruled that such show
would have an immoral effect on the
young men students, and the girls will
not be allowed to participate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
A Na,innnl uni,nrrIir.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE senate
committee on universities yesterday,
through It's chairman, senator Kyle,
iavorably reported the hili for the IS.
lsblishment Of Q national university ~
Washington,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
When Travelling,

whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle OF Syrup OF Figs, az Il
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing 70
yers, headaches, and other forms Of sick
ness. For sale In 80 cent and 81 bottles by
ali leading druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company only.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
Mr,. Ceorre n. Pcok mead.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 1o-Mrs.
George r. Peck, wife OF General Coun-
selor George r. Peck of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St Paul railroad, died
here this morning at ten o'clock. The
body will be sent to Chicago Tuesday
tnnrninn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

TorKKA, Kan. March lo-Samuel i.
Burleigh. pioneer, died last night Of
paralysis lie was rs years old. DIR.
Eurlslzh came TO Dakota 80 years ago
Is sn sppoluies Of President Lincoln.
We mas sent e eQngreas ssysral times
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
TIE OLD ESTATE OF PIKE"
Once Extended to the Pacific Occsni -sits
Of tho Largest Nursery In tho World.


Of tho Largest Nursery In tho World.
From he 81. Louis Rep,ibIic.
The county Of Pike Is older than tho State
OF Missouri itself, having been laid out In
1910. The town OF Louisiana was laid out
IN the same year, so that Louisiana, Mo-,
and the estate Of Pike" camo Into history
at the Same time.
When tho Territorial Government cc.s.ab-
iIshed Pike County rs southern boundary
Was the northern lind Of 81. Charles Coun-
ty. The western limo was along the divide
between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers,
TO tho extreme northern line OF the Terri;
tory OF Upper Louisiana, and. extended
10 tho Pacific Ocean on the west and 10 the
forty-ninth degree Of north latitude. -.
One Of tho biggest institutions In Louisi-
ma, No., II tho Stark Bros. Nurseries -.
Eighty years ago there came from Kentucky
In Piks County the lato Judge Stark, then
Young man fresh from Old Hickory's New
Orleans campaign. He started the nursery
and planted the first grated orchard In the
State, having brought tho scions on horse
back from Kentucky.
Tho business has descended from father
TO son, and Is flow tdiducted by the third
generation, assisted by the fouftt. This
iirm has more than 1000 statesmen and wants
as many mors, business mon; professional
men, mechanics, farmers atid others, how
everinexperlenced, IRE taught the busineso
and work the year round-r eceiving good
pay weekly. The company employs more
people In It's Offices than would be necessary
forum q large manufacturing concern. The
cXtcnsiv6 rnslting;houses are connected
with the railroad by special ttatk; Thehce
hundreds OF Cur loads Of trees nrc shipped
annually. The nursery grounds embrace
number OF farms convenient to tie city. and
oven extend to Rockport, ILL.,, where there
y plant OF several million trees.
A peculiarly OF the conc ern 10 The estab-
llshment OF large orcliatis.. These orchards.
In ~ states, aggregate nearly aOi acres,
$500, 100 trees, on tho partnership plth. The
firm Is also Interested In nearly rs many
more trees on the cooperative arrange
ment The Nurseries have b cen bone.
fetal not only TO their home, but Missouri
owes no llttlo Of her prestige as fruit.
growing region 10 tho progress and work OF
development Of this firm.
| $500
Tur lady WHO said thai the men who
would not give her scat In Tire street car
were ''simply brutal" is the same person
who declared that the last terrible murder
was perfectly ridiculous. boston Tran
| script.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
n.hc.,,,a by mia own Enrlne.

TOLEDO. o., March ia special
from Fostoria, O.. says II. C Mclean,
engineer on the Nickel Plate, was be-
headed by his train in the depot ut
Fostoria this morning. lie missed his
footing while attempting to alight
from the cab.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

FRS stopped FREQ by DR.. Kline's GreS.
Nerve Itsstorer. Motifs after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and % trial bot
tie FREQ. DR.. Kline, 88f Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

A CLEAR CossctENcE.-"Don't some Of
these old songs haunt youi" emo. I've
never murdered any Of then. "-Chicago
Record,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

"wmcu would you rather do, farley, kiss
O girl on her lips or on her eyes" "Her
ewes, OF course. You lave To do 1t twice 70
coyerthc ground. "-Hnrper's Dsssr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
Halls Family Pills are tho best.

WE are commonly taught our duty by
fear or shame, but how can they act upon
man who hears nothing but his own praisesi
johnson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

wIcKEDSEss may prosper for awhile, but
ut the long run no that sets all knaves Of
work will pay them.-L' Estrange.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

ysraE painting Is weakest, namely, IN
the n;-assion Of the highest moral and
spirituai idoas. there music Is sublimely
strong.-Mrs. Stowe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation l0c and
&c. Get tho book (free) at your druggists
and 20 by IL. Annual sales t,OOO,oO0 boxes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

TnE Grip Of Pneumonia may be warded of
with Hnleis Honey OF Horehound and Tar
Pike s Tootiiache Drops Cure In one minute
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

HAVE found Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton an unfailing medicine. F. r LoIz,
1906 Scott St, Covington, KY, Oct !, 1884.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

Omar names debase instead Of raising
those WIG know how 10 use thcrn.-Rocho-
foucauld
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

FIRST BuRoIAB--"Now mind yer, Bill, no
murder" Second Burglar-"Why notr'
First Burglar SIGH q reflection on yer
sanity. "-Truth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

II there Is anything In young man the
Rontgen rays should bring 1t out-Yonkers
Statesman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

THERE Is gift that Is almost blow, and
there Is kind word that Is munihcence: SO
much 10 there In the way Of doing things
A. Helps.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Temperance penn,s.

The State Temperance union, In IN.
nual convention at Topeka on the 4th,
elected the following officers: Presk
dent, a. II. Vance, OF Topeka; vice
president, L. w. Hoch, OF Marion, land
vice president for each congressional
distrlct); secretary, I. H. Stephens, of
Topeka; treasurer 4. o. Popenoe, of
Topeka; executive committee, J. W.
Glecd, of Topeka; ID. II. Lock wood, OF
Salina; Ella Brown, of Holton; Laura
NJ. Johns, of Salina; Laura j. Smith.
of Ottawa; Z. NJ. Randall, OF Leaven.
worth; Joab Mulvanc, Of Topeka; ].
ID. Wood, OF Halstcad, and +. +. Ncah
of Caldwell, The resolutions adopted
reaiiirm loyalty 10 and belief In consti-
tutional prohibitions; favor the Great
ing Of public sentiment for enforcing
prohibitions; but while recognizing the
power Of public sentiment It is urged
that only honest, faithful, courageous
and competent men To placed in pub
lie positions; rcaitirm approval OF the
police commission law, and finally
demand is. made OF all political parties
that they put forward candidates for
office who will clearly and unequivo.
:ally ple1ge themselves to enforce the
prohibitory amendment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

For AI.LAYISG HoARsESEss avn IRRiTA.
rIoS OF THE THROAT, use "Brorn's bronchial
Troeiics." 25c box. Avoid limitations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
Peculiar Form Of Insurance.

A curious form of life insurance ~
springing up in French manufacturing
towns founded on the idea that the
longer a man lives the less he needs.
1t bears The peculiar name Of La
Fourmi (the anti, and provides for the
payment of $1,000 TO the heirs OF man
dying before the age of IS, the pay
ment diminishing TO $50 at 81. A
sum of one dollar u month insures the
payment. The idea seems TO be, and
IL is not bad one, that IL man dies
young his children are likely to be in
want, but that when he is so they will
be able to earn living for themselves.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

New York has an Irish population
of 1oO,41s, the largest Of any city in the
United States.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

I KNOW no such thing as gonius; it L
nothing but labor and diligence.-Hogarth
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

To M proud Of learning Is the greatest
ignorance.-Bisnop Taylor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14
-One of the objections to Christmas

-OHc OF tHc UUJOOtIOII" TO OHI I"tII'"1
boxes, writes James Payn, is that ont
Is seldom quite certain whether one is
giving TO the right people. Dunes
tells us that he took some pains to dis
cover one Christmas day what he was
paying for. A second lamp-lighter ex-
cited his suspicious. ~ have already
made my little present." he said, &c
the man that lights the street-lamr."
"Yes, sir" returned the other; "but I
am the man who puts 1t out"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

The brakeman's "all aboard I" ere long
VIII be of little worth,
When from the air-ship rings the song,
"Come, all get Of the carthW
Truth
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-03-14

rur lady WHO said thai the men who
would not give her scat In the street chr
were ''simply brutal" is the same person
who declared that the last terrible murder
was ''perfectly ridiculous. boston Tran
scrint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
Filtration.

Philadelphia's water supply. long re-
apparently about to be greatly improved.
Yesterday the common council, by a vote
OF 80 to 3, passed bill providing for a
loan of $s,OO0OO0 for the installation of a
filtration plant No system was named
that being left to future legislation. to be
based on experiments conducted by the
Board of Public Works. 1t is expected that
the select council will promptly pass the
bill. and that within few weeks the fund
will be well in hand. Washington will
watch the progress of the work of purify
ing the Schuylkiil water with greater in
terest than would be aroused were it not
for the fact that sooner or later something
In the way of filtration on a large scale
must be done here. The Potomac water
has never. even at its worst, approached to
the degree of dark and dangerous density
achieved under ordinary circumstances by
the so-called fluid permitted to percolate
through the systems of the long-sufferine
Philadelphians. 1t has. however been the
means of introducing into the stomachs of
residents at the National Capital quantities
Of ecru-toned sediment. unpleasant to the
eye and the palate, and accused by some
medical authorities OF being deleterious to
health. Washington needs more water
just at present more presslngiy than bet
ter water. but 1t Is anxious that In the con-
sideratjon Of plans for the Increase of the
supply there should be some degree of Sc
rious attention paid to the quality. with an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

The death Of an Iowa man as a result of
injuries received in the course of mis- initia-
ton as member of a secret society is not
the hrst known instance c. fatalities con-
sequent upon the useless and brutal prac-
tices OF many organizations which make
entry into membership a physical ordeal
Inc practice comes. doubtless, from olden
times, when endurance was highly priced
ana praised and the esteem in which a
cavalier was held depended upon his ability
10 suffer uncompiainingly. The same ten
uency Is met in penetrating into the inner
me OF savages. notably the Indians Of
North America. who torture themselves
and each other as a part of their secret
rites But the latter-day limitations have
apparently degenerated into horse-play in
many cases. and. serving no useful DUR
pose and tending in no sense to preserve
any desirable standard of membership the
question arises whether the time has NOT
come to abolish them altogether The Iowa
case IS especially shocking. and will doubt
less meet with general condemna ton from,
the outside public. as we'll as from q creat
majority of the members Of all secret Or
oers lndulging in severe initiation rites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

The news from Rome respecting the
standing a. the Vatican Of certain distin-
guished members of the Catholic hierarchy
In the United States is conflicting. The ca
bles of one day declare that those members
are out of favor there. The cables of an
other day declare the reverse So far
nothing on either side is authoritative.
But the public Is Interested and whichever
way the news reads it commands attention.
The controversy out of which this news
springs is. to use a worldly phrase. some
what mixed This prelate is charged with
ideas too liberal on questions of church au-
thority and progress, while another is ar
raigned for being too outspoken on ques-
tons of politics. The purely church phase
OF the matter is a delicate one, and hardly
within the scope of everyday secular dis
cussion; but the question of whether a
priest as citizen may throw the weight of a
much respected name into the scale when
as a citizen he thinks the occasion calls for
word from him brings up the question of
citizenship in general. and that Is a topic
within everyday range in this country
Archbishop Ireland of ST Paul is said to
be under fire for deliverance of his dur
ing the campaign in favor of sound money
and good government He is undoubtedly
guilty of the charge. He spoke as a citi-
Zen. and with conspicuous clearness and
eHect- No deliverance of the campaign
from any source showed greater grasp of
the situation. or firmer spirit in dealing
with it. Had he as citizen not a right TO
speak?
The campaign within the section where
the Archbishop resides was being con-
Quoted with unexampled energy on both
sides The questions at issue were pro-
foundiy important. Archbishop Ireland is
man of influence in his section, as citizen
as well as priest The people expect to
hear from him in great emergencies. They
heard from him in this emergency in a
very stirring way. He declared for pre-
serving the control of the government, and
against everything calculated to create
STRIFE either between sections or classes.
And the vote in his section showed that his
sentiments were Endorsed by a very large
majority of the people --.-
Is it within nybody's power to SO per-
vert this record as to make it source of
trouble for Archbishop Ireland with his
superiors? Such thing would appear to
be impossible. The present policy of Rome
Is said to be friendly to the republican
form of government. With us the citizen
Is charged with great responsibilities. He
cannot shirk them except to his discredit
and disadvantage, and when he meets them
successfully his usefulness in whatever
walk OF life he may move is increased
Archbishop Ireland never stood higher in
the respect of his countrymen than he does
today; and Rome is not too far away for
this fact safely to travel there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
Inau fhcient Eunds

The lack os funds has prevented the
health officer from giving the law regulat-
ing diaries and the citys milk supply
perfect administration. The lack of funds
mas prevented the expected operation of the
law regulating the practice of medicine in
the District. The lack of funds likewise
hampers the authorities in their efforts to
stamp out diphtheria. This same poverty
is encountered whenever an emergency
arises, ard unfortunately it bears heaviest
upon those matters that directly affect the
public health. The list of evidences of the
inattention of Congress to this all-import-
ant branch of the city's government is
long and wearsome. 1t includes the fail
ure to provide means for proper sewer ex-
tension ard to furnish money for some pro-
cess of sewage. disposal. 1t embraces the
persistent neglect of the Anacostia flats
and the incomplete appropriations for the
Potomac improvements. A water supply
that threatens more and more frequently to
become insufficient and spread disease
Furnishes, another evidence of the policy
that surmises that the capital is doing we'll
enough at present and that the time to
meet emergencies is after they have arisen.
The laws that are passed often involve
burdens and duties that in turn require
medilS- lne presumption Is lndl the money
for the administration of the statutes will
be provided by the annual appropriation
bill. The original act is prepared by the
District committees while the budget is
the exclusive work of the appropriations
committees. and between these bodies there
is not now that unity of action which en-
sLres harmonious results. The cheese-par-
ing process IS always to be anticipated, but
whatever other cuts are made, there should
be no skimping of funds when the public
health is involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

economical regard for the suggestions that
have been made from time to time as to
the best means Of wholesale filtration. the
best location for such plant, and the
proper capacity to provide for the future
development Of the city. ,-'t-Ae---s
1t would be folly to depend forever upon
the sedimentation process now utilized and
the natural publication Of the river by its
flow as sufficient safeguards against dis
ease from the water supply. At present
the river runs through a sufficiently unset
tied region to insure a certain degree Of
safety, but 1t cannot be expected that the
Potomac banks between the Falls and Har-
per's Ferry will forever remain uninhab-
tied. With the growth Of settlements and
the population Of the banks. which cannot
possibly be avoided. will come an increase
In the danger of disease Infection in con-
stantly growing ratio. The chances of the
spread of typhoid and other germ diseases
that can be carried by water are at pres
ent regarded as comparatively small. owing
to the enormous quantity Of the water in
the river and the relatively small amount
consumed. and in view OF the length Of the
free and unpolluted flow. But the estab-
lishment Of a single community Of any
considerable size within the forty-mile
faith In the present degree of immunity
from Infection, Nor can this possibly be
avoided save by the government securing
prchibitive possession of the great area
drained by the river between here and the
nearest large settlement. This would cost
hundreds OF times as much as an effective
nitration plant. and would give prac tically
no guarantee of greater safety than is en-
1oyed today. What will be eventually
needed is filtering process that will be q
precaution not alone against present dang
ers, but also against all future perils The
question Is to be taken up and settled. not
Immediately perhaps. but certainly before
the capital Is driven by a tremendously high
death rate and worldwide repute for a
hlthy water supply to spend millions after
great damage has been done, as is the case
with Philadelphia today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20
49,

AS member of the diplomatic service
MI. vanderbilt could be depended upon not
10 contribute to the murmurings against
the manner in which some of this coun-
trys ofnclals are expected 20 maintain a
large amount of elegance on comparatively
small salaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

1t Is remarkable how mary American
poiltlcians drop completely out of sight
when their constituents conclude to elect
somebody else. And yet Bismarck and
Gladstone bear convincing testimony to the
proposition that a man need not be nom
entity in public affairs simply because he
is cut of Office -''-..r7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

When Kansas develops a condition of
affairs by which the receiver appointed by
one court is enjoined by another court from
acting. the sunf1ower state must De regard
ed as being able not only to invent strange
laws but to play odd pranks with those
she already has -.- .....4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Ihere Is no accounting for tastes 1t is
lhtimated that MIR. Hanna would rather be
IN the Senate than in the Cabinet, and that
governor Bradley OF Kentucky would rather
De In the Cabinet than in the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

IL General Weyler keeps a scrap book It
might interest him to get it out ami lead
over the announcements he made VIXEN he
took charge OF the Spanish army in Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

1t is not to be expected that the Nc
kinney administration can send a repre-
sentative TO Great Britain who will be quite
as popular there MIR. Bayard is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Mr.. Bryan, missing the Inauguration op-
portunity. may perhaps regret that he did
not avail himself of that previous chance
to speak from the front of the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

1nere is something about Mr. Bryan's
proposed lecture tour that is grimly sug-
gestive of pos1humous work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Not even the populists will accuse Mr..
Hanna of trying to shirk the responsibility
for the election of Major Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Unless Bcstor's Bacchante qu;ets down
speedily. it may be necessary to prefer a
charge of loud and boisterous conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-20

Mr. Lease ought to brace up and try to
De as much of help to his wife as Mrs
Bryan is to her husband