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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-26
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-26
Register to-day.
COUNTY CONVENTION TO-DAY.

The Democratic convention of Wake
county will meet to-day at noon in
Metropolitan Hall for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the General
Assembly and county officers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-26
Horses and Mules.

l have leased the sales and boarding sta.
bIes of Messrs. Leach & Barbee, corner Mar
tin and BlOun6 streets, and have on hand
now about fifty head of West Virginia
horses and mules, suitable for driving
draught and farm work. This stock fs
bought direct from the farmers who raised
lt. A large supply OF horses will be kept az
sll times, and We can supply your needs.
j. w. L1TTLEPAGE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-26

Register to-day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
The Greek Olympia.

The Olympic festival, the details OF
which by common Greek consent were
in charge of the Elcans, was supposed
to be under the direct care of 0lym-
plan Zcus, the father OF the gods, and
the locality where the sports were
held was sacred ground. Olympia was
scarcely town; II was rather col
lection OF temples and public build
ings exhibiting tho noblcst art OF
Greece In sculpture, painting and arch.
itecture. The recent excavations made
by the Greek and Italian governments
(ls75-Sl) have made clear TO us the
plan OF the place, and uncovered many
interesting relics OF ancient art. The
quadrangle called the Altis was pecu.
liarly sacred; and here stood the TEN.
pies OF Zcus and of Hera, his wife, and
Of other deities, with the treasure
houses OF many Of the Greek states.
In the midst was the high altar OF the
father OF the gods, and near by the
colossal statue of him made of gold
and ivory by Phidias, the grea test Of
sculp,ors-a work considered one OF
the seven wonders OF the world.
Athens itself scarcely contained great
CIR marvcls Of art than Olympia, for all
the skill and pride Of the Greek race
lent themselves to making the site
worthy Of the national Importance OF
the festiyal.-G. T. Ferris, in st. Mich.
olas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
Not by tho Air Line.

The common English delusion that
Scotchmen have no sense of humor Is
due to the liability of the English to
understand the Scotch humor, which
has a much finer point then theirs
Here is an incident which is used to IL
lustratc the supposed density of under.
standing Of the Scotchman; it really
illustrates the fact that his humor is
kecncr than tho other mans. Mac
lavish, coming to London, met q
cockney on the road. Hoo faur is't
to London?" asked MacTavish. Ten
miles, as the crow Hics," answered the
cockney. "Hoots, toots, mon," said
MacTavish. 'I'm no gaun TO flee; I'm
gaun TO waulk. Hoo mony miles is't
as the craw waullks?'-Youth's Com.
pnniOn,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
AGAINST PAYMENT OF TAXES.
Judge Mckay, OF Kansas, Has . Novel, II
Not Effective, Device.

Judge Mckay, OF Kansas, Has Novel, II
Not Effective. Device.
EMronIA, Kan, April l6-In the
western part Of the state IRE Is or 90
counties whose bonded debt Is about
equal to the assessed valuation Of the
real estate, bonds having been issued
fraudulcntiy before the boom, and
during the boom voted feckiessly'
These bonds are now falling due. Id
the district presided over by Judge
Mckay, 100 miles southwest Of here,
suits are being brought TO compel the
counties to pay the bonds. Mckay
was elected by tho populists before he
had been admitted to tho bar, and Is
against the payment Of the bonds and
has given the counties tho benefit Of
every decision In his court !. Z. Lam.
bert, OF this city, who was In McKay's
district, says that Mckay holds'
The way to get rid OF taxes and these bonds
md things Is not TO pay taxes. Here IN Harper
county there were thousands OF dollars worth
Of bonds voted during boom times II We pay
them they will cot up the country II We pay
taxes and the money goes into the countv's
treasury. We have to pay the bonds The thing
to do Is for all hands to stop pay
Ing taxes. We have got to be pa
triotic Everyone connected with tho
county must do work for nothing. Sherlns,
judges. county clerks and other salarled oiii-
GERS must 20 without their salaries There
must be no sale Of land for taxes. II tire shlc
is not ordered md advertised II cannot be
made and the deeds and titles TO the land
would remain as they are. When the debt
against the county Is outlawcd. then We begin
paying taxes again. This II the solution Of
tho problem that confrouts the people out here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
KNOW THYSELF.
Science Helps You to Be Your
Own Doctor.
The story of Woman Who Kept Posted
on the work Of Science and Saved
Her Owu Life.
From ths Era, Bradford, IA,


Too few people arc acquainted with tho
rapid advance OF medical science, and too
many doctors arc still plodding In the old
paths. Once IL comes 10 pass that people
know themselves, that all physicians arc
abreast Of tho worlds knowledge, much OF
our suffering will como TO an end. Medic
al scientists are not dclving into the depths
Of knowledge for tho mere benefit Of brother
physicians, but for the benefit o. tho
man means OF keeping well, In tho hands
Of the sick q means OF recovery. To tho
parent they give tho power Of saving. tho
child. Science Is working for you-wilyou
accept the proffered helpf
Mrs. George Rowend, an estimable lady
who resides ut No. 2i6 East Main Street,
has cause 10 feel grateful toward the
science Of medicine.
One day recently, reporter, learning that
Mrs. Rowend had been greatly benefited by
the use Of new medicine, interviewed her.
q female trouble for many years. She had
been doctored for tho ailnent for long
limc-in fact, nearly all her lifc---nnd had
fever received anything moro than tempo
rary relief. During the last three years her
condition grew worse and was aggravated
by an affection OF the heart. Her health was
SO poor TINT she found 1t almost impossible
TO perform her household duties.
~ never believed In proprietary mcdl-
eines," said Mrs. Rowend, "but one day last
fall read an article IN d Newspaper which
told II tho cures effected by DIR. Williams
Pink Pills, and decided TO try the medi.
cine. Before ! had taken the contents OF
one box began 10 feel better. Tho dcprcss-
Ing weakness which had bothered me for so
many years began TO disappear, and the ac-
ton OF tho heart ut once became stronger
and more regular.
IL took nine boxes Of the pills and am
how feeling better than / have for several
years, and l have unbounded faith In tho
medicine"
Mrs Rowcnd II steadily gaining In health
Ind strength and gives all the credit for her
restoration 10 health TO DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Palc People.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain oil the
elemcnts necessary TO give new life and
richness 10 the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They arc for sale by oil druggists,
or may be had by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for
~ cents per box, or six boxes for $50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
.k,Llep Als fnAee CHILDREN.
horrible Act Of o Chicago Man While IN
Ill ai nahnandonnY.

horrible Act Of o Chicago Man While IN L
III OF Dsapendenoy.
CHICAGO, April lk-While brooding
over the idea that his family would
suffer from want, John Lehman yes
terday evening shot and killed his
three children. After committing the
terrible deed, Lehman attempted TO
end his own life by hanging, but, fall
Ing In this, he turned the revolver. upon
himself and sent bullet through his
heart, killing himself instantly. Tho
names Of the dead are: John Lehman,
30 years old; Clara Lehman, five years,
Bertha Lehman, thrco years, and nm
infant four months old, not yet named.
For eight years Lehman had been In
the employ Of tho West Chicago Street
Railway Co, and during the greater
part Of that time Ind been driver on
the Central avenue limo. Lehman had
saved 81, 500. This money Is deposited
In one Of the city banka Tho family
lived comfortably aud wanted for
nothing. Notwithstanding that fact,
Lehman worried great deal. lie had
q fenr that some day his savings would
be swept awny and his family would
become dependent on charity. Grad.
ually he grew worse, and OF late when
at home he talked Of nothing else.
Mrs Lehman and Henry Lehman, her
young stepson, were away from horic
when tho tragedy occurred.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
GEORGE TAYLOR ESCAPES.
One Of tho Asseks Family Murdsrsrs Brsah
jail m Cnrralllan. Ma

One OF tho meeks Family Murderers Breaks
jail at CArrollton, Mo
cARRoLLroN, Mo-, April lathe
Taylor brothers, Under sentence TO DO
hanged here April 80 for the murders
Of the Meeks family, escaped from the
jail hero about sac o'clock Saturday
night, and George Is still ut largo
William was captured rs he reached
the ground from the roof OF the build.
Ing, from which he descended by
means of the hose used In washing tho
jail. Lee Cunningham, who was also
confined In jail FOR murder, was recap
tured ct tho Same time. George Tay.
Tor did not 60 down the rope where
Bill and Cunningham were captured,
and when Bill said George was still on
tho roof he told the truth. But no
climbed down the smokestack OF the
furnace and escaped on the opposite
side Of the jail. The people are not
mt all surprised ut the escape. 1t
had been expected for some time. The
Encouragement telegraphed here for
an affidavit from Sheriff Stanley about
the escape Of Taylor This was for
warded last night The motion for
n rehcaring comes up soon before
the supreme court, and this escape
will, 1t is believed, prevent Its being
heard, and makes sure OF the execution
Of Bill Taylor on the 30th.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
He Objected.

A worthy man who was very sensi'
tive and retiring, having lost his wife,
privately requested that he might DO
remembered in the minister's morning
prayer from the pulpit, but asked that
his name might not be mentioned. On
Sunday morning the good minister
prayed most eloqucntly for ''our aged
brother upon whom the heavy hand OF
sore aflliction has SO lately fallen"
At this point an elderly man, whom the
minister had married to q very young
wife during the week, rose with q
bounce and stamped down the aisle,
muttering loud enough to be heard all
over the chapel: at may be an afilic-
ton, but I'm blcst II want to be
prayed for In that fashion!"-Tit-Bita.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
oLNEY'S LETTER TO SPAIN.
No Doubt hut That Uncic sam Has offered
Mediation In The Cuhnn Tronblca.

No Doubt hut That Uncic sam Has offered
Mediation In The Cuban Troubles.
WASHINGTON. April IL There is no
longer much reason to doubt, no.with.
standing roundabout dcnials, that
Secretary Olney in his communication
to the Spanish government has offered
the mediation of the president between
Spain and her rebellious colonists
in Cuba. This offer has been made,
according to report, as dclicately and
pleasantly as it could be conveyed in
words. Spain has been assured Of the
friendship of this government and OF
the desire of this government to main.
tain the friendliest' relations with
Spain. The conditions In Cuba, how.
ever, have been called to the attention
Of the Spanish government with force
and clearness
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
KANSAS DEMOCRATIC EDITORS.
Officers OF the association Elected mt the
Annual Mating mt Hujlnn.

Onicers OF tho association Elected mt tho
Annual Meeting Mt salina.
SALISA, Kan, April 15.-The annual
meeting of the State Democratic Ed
itorial association was held in this city
yesterday. The attendance was small.
J. i. Fugatc, OF the Newton journal,
acted as chairman In the absence
OF the president The next reg
ular meeting will be held at
Lawrence in April, 1897. An adj.
journed meeting will be held ut Topeka,
June =. The following officers were
elected: President, j, D. Fuga,e, New
ton Journal; vice president, L. Sharp,
Council Grove Guard; secretary, +. L.
Webster, Lawrence Gazette; treasurer,
J. T. Watrous, Burlington Independ'
cnt, executive committee. w. l. Stokes,
Great Bend DemocratI Il. w. Morgan,
Eureka Messenger; ]. F. Herman,
0lathc Herald.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
: YOUTHFUL pEPRAvITY.
A i2-Ycar-Oid Girl accused OF Poisoning q
Whole Family.

NORFOLK, Va, April ia-Lavina
Jones, colorcd domestic, IL years Of
age, is under arrest here charged with
attempting to poison the entire family
Of +. l.. Holland, of Ellwood. The
girl first tried to poison the Holland
family by administering rough on rats
to her intended victims, placing q
quantity of poison in the coffee pot.
As result one person has died and
four others were made intensely sick.
Not killing the person she wanted to
the first time, Lavina put u liberal
portion of the poison in milk which
was to be used in the preparation OF
bread. A child who drank some of
the milk was made Immediately sick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
HAS PARALYZED RAILROADS.
George J. Gould snys the Interstate Com.
merce law should he Changed.

George J. Gould sRys the Interstate Com.
merce law should he Changed.
DALLAS, Tex, April l3-George j.
Gould, who Is here attending the an
nual meeting OF the Texas & Pacific
railway, in an interview on tho subject
Of railroads, among other things, said!
What We poed is somo legislation looking IN
the relief OF the railroads. Two-thirds Of the
railroads OF tho country arc either In the hands
OF receivers or have recently been recognized
and are trying 1t again. attribute this bank
ruptcy OF tho railroads Of the country almost
entirely to tho operations Of the interstate
commerce law. That law has paralyzed tho
railroads and they will never prosper ngain
until II Is repealed, nor will you 500 any more
road building while that law Is In effect The
laws arc too oppressive on invested capital
Tho repeal OF the interstate commerce law for
instance, would help the country amazingly by
permitting existing roads to prosper, and by
encouraging the building OF other roads. This
would throw life into the railroads aud other
collateral industries ut once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
TO BOOM SENATOR ALLEN.
Nebrasira Popullsts Determined to Enter
Him In tho Presidential Rate.

Sebrasisa Popullsts Determined to Enter
Him In tho Presidential Rate.
OMAHA, Neb, April 15.-Ncbraska
populsts to the number OF several
hundred met in Omaha last night and
formed an organizat ton looking to the
promotion OF the interests of Senator
William v. Allen in the presidential
campaign. 1t is proposed to send
Nebraska delegation to St Louis in
strncted for him, II possible. The
probability is that the movement will
receive no opposition unless from Sena-
tor Allen himself, who has already an.
nounced In IN open letter that he can.
not afford to be candidate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
Prices GENERALLY Lower.

New YORK, April l3.-Brndstreet's
regular quarterly exhibit of compare
tive prices Of iOs staple articles, in
Guiding live stock, shows higher quo
tations for % products on April /, 1896,
compared with So which are lower and
IS which are unchanged, in contrast
with corresponding quotations on Jan.
uary !. Contrasted with one year ago,
there are increases OF quotations for
4s items, while FIVE are unchanged and
40 ara lower.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
CAME TO LIFE.
A Case Of Suspended Animation reported
at Freehold, N. j.

A Case Of Suspended Animation Reported
at Freehold, N. j.
FREEHOLD, N. j., April 1a--While
the friends OF Clara Heppenstall were
gathered Mt her homo talking of her
life and of her death on the day before,
they were startled by shrek coming
from the room where the body had
been laid out. Several men present
rushed 10 the room, where the sight
that met their gase terrified them.
sitting upright In her white robe was
the supposed corpse, with wido open
eyes, staring straight ahead. On the
floor was Charles Burton, ncighbor,
In dead faint When physician mr..
rived Burton had recovered his senses
and the doctor examined Miss Heppcn.
stall and announced that the case was
one OF suspended animation. He does
not think her recovery probable,
though Il is possible.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
waller Arrives An New YORK;.

New YORK, April 1a-John L. Wal
Ter. late United States consul ut Tama-
tave, Madagascar, arrived Saturday
from Southampton. He stated to n re-
porter Mt quarantine that he was re-
leased from prison in France February
20, exactly IL months from the time he
was sentenced ut Madagascar. He de.
clined to discuss his case at length. but
said he felt confident OF the ultimate
justification of his actions
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
EASTERN KANSAS DOCTORS.
Their Annual Meeting at Lawrence Largo
" Attended.


~ Attended.
LAWRENCE, Kan, April u. The an
nual meeting OF the Eastern Kansas
Medical society closed last night with
n big banquet given by the local mem.
bess Of the profession TO the visitors ut
the Eidridge house. There were after
noon and evening sessions OF the asso-
citation held at Kansas university. The
meetings were largely attended by
physicians from all over the eastern
part OF the statc. Last night. Prof.
Ia I. Blake gave some expert.
ments with the tx" ray, and its value
to the profession was discussed. Tho
following officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Dr. L. Rey.
nolds, Horton; vice president, Dr. d.
+. Rogers, Ottawa; secretary, DR.. W.
Z. McVey, Topeka: treasurer, DR.. De-
borah X. Longshore, Topeka.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
No Color Line ON Jur,e..

WASHINGTON, April ia number
of important decisions were handed
down yesterday in the supreme court.
In the cases Of John Gibson and
Charles Smith, colored men, convicted
of murder in Mississippi and appealed
on tho ground that no negroes were on
the jury, the court ruled that each
state was competent to prescribe the
qualifications Of jurors and dismissed
the appeal, declaring inferentially
against any provisions as to color.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
ChIIdrcn I,urpcd 10 peatb.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, April 15.-
Three young children of Sheridan
Moore were burned In a barn near
their home, 40 miles south OF here.
They went to the barn to play. Hall
m hour later the barn was wrapped in
flames and all entrance cut of. The
mother was the only one near and as.
sistance was impossible. II is sup.
posed they were playing with matches
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
BIBLE QUOTATIONS IMPROPER.
A Kansan Fined for Sending Two Verses to
- Minister by Mall

A Kansan Fined for Sending Two Verses to
- Minister by Mail.
TOPEKA, Kan, April Isl. b. Wise,
OF Clay Center, has been found guilty
by jury of the federal court OF send
ing improper matter through the mail
and fined $50. lie addressed a postal
card to Rev. II. II. Vennum, upon
which he had written two Biblical
quotations Vcnnum fled COM
plant with the United States
district attorney, who instituted
case against Wise. The case
was submitted to the jury on an agreed
statement of facts Wise got into q
religious argument with Vennum and
to prove that parts Of the Bible were
improper he sent him the quotations
on the postal card. lie said that he
expected to get arrested when he sent
the postal card.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
Congress. May Adjourn by MAY 10.

WASHINGTON, April 1a-With the
fortification bill reported to the house
the only general appropriation bill re-
naming TO be submitted TO that body
for passage Is the general deficiency
bill. Members Of the committee arc
confident that the Fifty-Fourth con-
gress will adjourn by May IS and thus
prove one Of the shortest sessions on
record within the last 20 years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
WILL MAKE HUNDREDS IDLE.
Every Window Glass Factory In the United
States to close Next Month.

Every Window GLASS Factory In the United
States to tlose Next Month.
INDIAYAPoI.Is, Ind, April l5.-At a
meeting OF the Pittsburgh Window
Glass association and the Western
Window Glass association, held in this
city yesterday, 1t was decided, owing
to the glut in the glass market, to
Gloss down every window glass factory
in the United States on May 90. The
two associations contr the output OF
window glass in this country. The
action taken means that thousands OF
men will be thrown out of employ
ment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
No TIme for IIoitIrg ome..

TOPEKA, Kan, April l5.-Gov. Nor
rill has appointed Adrian Reynolds, of
Chautauqua county, 10 be regent Of
the state agricultural college in place
OF A. p. Riddle, Of Ottawa county, re-
signed. 1t was only short time ago
that Riddle was appointed. He re-
signed on account of private business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
TO BUILD A RAILROAD.
A Company Formed Mt Arkansas ity, Raj
with 81 ,OOO.O Capital.

with e1,oOO.O0O Capital.
ARKANSAS CrTy, Kan, pril 15-The
preliminary steps to the organization
of new railroad company were taken
here last night at meeting held in
this city, ut which meeting several
citizens Of this city aud prominent
citizens Of Oklahoma towns were pres
emit The details of the organization
were perfected and the company will
be incorporated at once. The proposed
road is to be called the Arkansas City,
Blackwell & Southwestern, and tho
capital stock is placed ut 81, 100000
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
FdIaon,a x Rnra DIscorerr.

New YORK. April la-Thomas A.
Edison feels confident that he has
solved the problem of the x ray. II
his theory be correct the x ray Is n
sound wnve. II he is wrong, then he
has discovered what may be termed,
for want Of q better name. an X ray
No. 9, or as he referred TO It. q Xxx rny.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-18
six N1ontaua Miner. blown Up.

BUTTE, Mont, April la-An explosion
Of 100 pounds of giant powder by
which six men were killed, occurred
ut the l00-foot level Of Lawrence mine
early this morning. The names of the
killed are: Con g. Lowney. John
Quinlan, Ed Shields, James Dryer,
John Mcveigh and Patrick O'Rourke