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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
INDIGESTION.
Az O Result Of 1t, There Wore
Many Disorders.
The Disease win Create tho Symptoms
Of Heart Disease, kidney Dis-
,ase, Etc.

From ths Ssandar- tnion, Brcokivs, n 7.
Few women have had more miserable
Anna L. Smith Of sII Pulaski Avenue,
Brooklyn. With all the comforts that money
affords, with all tho happiness that many
loving friends can give, the Joy of Mrs.
Smiths lie was blasted for years by the
terrible ravages Of sickness. The story Is
most interesting as told TO reporter:
~ was Ill invalid for years, suffering first
with one complaint aud then with another.
My case was truly that OF q complication ~
diseases, dine 10 IN accident which received
some years ago. Tho thing which caused me
tho most discomfort and made mo offensive
to my family was the worst case of indigcs-
ton imaginable. ! made nll around mo
miserable by my sufferings, and was most
miserable myself. ] had the best physician
we could find, and occasionally his pro-
scriptions relieved mo temporarily. But
tho pains and misery would all soon return
again. became desperate, and started In
TO try remedies OF which / read. Among
them were tho Pink Pills. Their appear
ancc captivated me instantly, for ] nm
great believer In tho beautiful. / took the
pills and followed ont the directions to the
letter, and before many days began to feel
liko u different woman. For six weeks
took the pills regularly, and / can truthfully
uuu tllut Il WIS Us WCii ub any One III
tho family. This change for the better In my
condition has caused my relatives and
friends 10 take the pills. We buy them oil
from the drug store OF John Duryca, at the
corner Of De Kalb and Summer Avenues.
~ assure you II was impossible for me to
ovorsco my household for three years. Now
visit my kitchen every day, do my own
marketing and shopping; ia q word, look
nfter everything connected with my home
and family.
sOh, yes, I still keep taking the pills. I
take ono daily after dinner. Prevention,
you know, Is better ard cheaper than cure.
verify believe one half Of the women
who arc suffering from the ills which our
Sex are heir TO would he up and well II they
could DO induced 10 give the Pink Pills
fair trial. certainly recommend them
heartily and feel grateful TO the physician
who put them on tho market"
Mrs. Smith Is q woman OF some tnealis
and standing In tho community and, there
fore. her testimony viii be accepted with
out question by all thoughtful people.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary TO give
new life and richness TO tho blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They may be had
Of oil druggists or direct by mail from the
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Science
tady, N. Y, at Soc. per box, or six boxes for
sl.5o, and arc never sold In bulk or by tho
dozen or hundred
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
KANSAS x. p. FINANCES.
Receipts aud Expenditures for tho Year
HccnmrtiendNtIono Made.

Receipts aud Expenditures for tho Year
Recommendations Made.
KANSAS CITY, Kan, April 25.-The
finance committee of the grand lodge
Of Kansas, Knights Of Pythias, has
completed four days session here;
and examined the hooks and accounts
Of the grand secretary. The commit
tee found everything correct The re.
ceipts during the year were SIC, $50. So;
expenditures, sll, 52s "a; cash on hand
April 20, sG,654l4 The committee
recommended to the grand lodge that
the statutes be changed so that instead
of grand lodge per capita tax, fixed
at each convention Of the grand lodge
as circumstances may demand, which
tax Is now 45 cents semi-annuallyi or
per capita tax of 2s cents, an additional
tax Of ten per cent OF receipts OF back
fees, fines, reinstatements, dues, and
cards and shields shall DO paid semi
annually.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
KANSAS TOWNS FLOODED.
Remarkably Heavy Rain mt Abilene
Floods aud Damage Elsewhere.

Remarkably Heavy Rain mt Abilene
Floods aud Damage Elsewhere.
ABILENE, Kan, April a5.-Yester.
days rain resulted in the greatest
food In Abilene's history. In three
hours Mud creek rose 80 feet. All the
lower portions Of the town are under
water from the overflow Of the creek,
and the water is still rising. A terrific
rainfall occurred north Of town. No
lives are reported lost
At Russell, Kan, very heavy storm
Of rain and hail did damage to win
dows and tin roofs, and washed out
culverts, crossings and sidewalks, but
not greatly damaging the crops. Sew
eral families In the west and north
part OF Russell were driven from their
houses by the high water
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

The readers Of this paper will bepleased!
10 laarp that there 10 OF least one dreaded
disease tfidt SCIENCE has beeg able 70 cure \, n
oil Its stages, aud that is Catarfii Halls
Catarrh Cure Is tic only positive cure
known 10 tho medical fraternity Catcrrh
being o constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls CatarriI
Cure IL taken internally, acting directly
Upon the blood md mucous surfaces OF tho
system, thereby destroying tho foundation
Strength 81 sst BY building up tSo Constitution and
assisting nature In doing rs work. The
proprictors hnye so much faith In Its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that II fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY IL Co., Toledo, y.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills ara tho best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
KANSAS CROP REPORT.
Plenty OF Rain In Most Places and Farm
nnd Fruit Prospects Excellent.

Plenty OF Rain In Most Places and Farm
nnd Fruit Prospects Excellent
topeka, Kan, April 20.-The latest
Kansas crop bulletin says: Light rains
have occurred in the western counties,
gradually increasing in amount to-
wards the east, except In the northern
tier, where little or no rain fell. The
rainfall was heavy in the valleys Of
the Kaw, Marais des Cygnes and Neo.
sho rivers 1t was two inches and over
in Russell, Shawnee, Usage, Coffcy,
Labettc, Cherokee and Crawford,
while belt with little or no rain ap-
pears in Butler, Sedgwick, Harvey,
Mcpherson and Saline. In all por-
tions OF the state fruit promises abun-
dainty, but the canker worm has mp.
peared In several counties Pastures
are good and supporting cattle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
SEVENTH KANSAS EDITORS.

Election of Offcers Mt Hutchinson--Prcf-
erencc for Governor and senator.
HUTCHINSON, Kan, April 29.-Tbe
Republican Editorial association OF tho
Seventh district finished its enss!on and
adjourned yesterdr: evening. The
officers elected were: President E j.
Beokwalter, EIalsted Independent; vice
president, F. ]. Davis, Larned Chrome
scope; secretary, c. l.. Hobart Hois.
ington Dispatch; treasurer, j. l. Junk.
ins, Sterling Dulletins executive COM
mittee, C Conkling, Lyons Republican,;
T. II. knowlton, Newton Kansan. j.
T. Junkin, Sterling Bulletin, W. Y.
Morgan, Hutchinson News. Delegates
10 the national association, Z. Matte
W. Y. Morgan, j. +. Hcnd-
rick, L. ]. Boolkwalter. A vote was
taken on the choice for governor, re.
Peters, 10; Troutman, s; Nor
rill, 0, Calderhead, Q. A vote for
United States senator gave Vandivert,
IA; Judge Johnston, 9; 5. l. Peters, o.;
Ippalls. G.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
ONE WAS A TRAMP.
Pathetic Little scenc mt q Dying AIau
Side.

Pathetic Little sceno mt o Dying Mans
Side.
Tho way.trnin ahead Of us had
struck an open switch and been
ditchcdi and two passengers were
killed outright and five or six others
more or less injured. The killed and
injured were lying on the depot Plat
form us our train came up, and among
the latter was professional tramp
who had been stealing ride. After
the doctor had looked him over tho
vaga bond, who had not lost conscious.
ness for moment, smiled family and
asked:
"wall, pard, what's the verdict OF
the jury?'
''You are badly hurt" was the reply.
81 know that was right In the
squeeze when the two cars cum to.
gether. I'm rs fiat Us pancake.
Will ever tramp nyinT'
'I'm afraid not"
'Ar' my legs OFF,
mo; you are fatally injured, how.
ever"
"Thnt means I'm goner2"
"Yes"
"Wall, I'd hev liked to got over
this and had sumthin' to talk about
and brag over, but / ain't doin' no
kickin'. My pard was on the car
ahead. Was he hurt?"
= mo; here he is"
At that moment ragged, unkempt
and typical vagabond came forward
and bent over the victim and asked:
"Wall, Jim. they say you hev to goT'
"Yes"
"TIow We feelin' over III"
"Sorter. No use to kick, Tom"
"Thars right; you never was no
kicker, nohow. Got any friends?"
"No."
"want word taken to anybodyr'
"No,"
"Kin I do anythin' fur YEP"
Tho dying man gazod at him for y
moment In silence and then whispered
"Tom, ye ar the only pardner / ever
had as knowed the Lords prayer.
Jest say 1t over to me-"
The old tramp pulled of his cap and
knelt down, and as the score Of us un.
covered and bowed our heads he re-
peated the prayer word for word and
with such feeling Us astonished every.
body. When he had finished he rose
up and said:
"That's It, jim, and kin do any
thin more?"
Nothing more for himr' answered
the doctor, as he looked down upon the
pale face. "Your partner is deadr-
Detroit Free Press
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
A Not.d Pubi,.b,r cead.

NEW York, April c7.-George Munro.
the noted publisher, dropped dead OF
heart failure ut Pine Hill, In the Cat
skill mountains, whittier he had gone
TO visit his country home. Munro was
born In 1928. lie started the Fireside
Companion In 1867 and the Seaside
Library In 1877. He accumulated q
fortune and in recent years contributed
literally to educational and benevolent
inatitutionR
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
g. A. r. DELEGATES.
Names OF Men Who VIII represent Kansas
At the National Encampmsnt.

names OF Men VINO VIII Represent KANSAS
at the National Encampmsnt
BEIoIr, Kan, April 25.-Tho q. A.
r. elected tho following delegates TO
the national encampment: First dis
trict, G. d. Knapp, Leavenworth, and
W. Witt Wamego; Second, o. E
Morse, Linn, and II. NJ. Miller, lola;
Third, j. W. Scott, Independence, and
]. w. McGhe. Howard; Fourth, E.
Alexander, Topeka, and D. w. East
man, Emporia; Fifth, George Smith,
Ottawu. and w. T. Short, Concor6in;
Sixth, ]. w. Meek, lincoln, and $, R.
Buei, Alton; Seventh, ]. Allen Porter,
Sterling, and G. W. Moses, Great Bend;
ut large, w. II. Smith, Marysville.
Commander Whitney will 20 to ST.
Paul ut an early date to secure Kansas
headquarters for the national encamp-
ment.
The council Of administration is to
meet Mt Topeka May to complete the
permanent organization of the depart
mcnt J. Y. Niles, Of this place, was
appointed acknowledgement, but the
council refused to accept his $1,000
bond
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
GOV. MoRRill's PLANS.
It Is Bald .. NJ. simpson viii Manage His
SamrniEn.

TOPEKA, kan., April eo.-Gov. Nor
ri', Is fully determined to remain In
tho rncc for governor, no matter what
may be the result lie said this fore.
noon: THE worse they can do Is to
beat mo. I could stand that, but
could not afford to quit simply because
/ have met Opposition from an unex-
pectod source" The governor has not
yet formed his plans, but It is an open
secret that he will depend epoh Rail-
road Commissioner j. NJ. Simpson to
manage his canvass for a renomina-
tier. lie called Simpson into his
private Office this afternoon and they
were together an hour or more. ] L.
Bristow, Gov, Mcffill's private secre-
tary, Is already at work in behalf Of
hi. chief. lie suggested that Simpson
be chosen to lead In the fight, and the
two will work together, aided by
George A. Clark, CT junction City, and
Morton Albaugh, Of Kingman. Clark
and Albaugh arc In town and have
been in frequent conferences with
Morrill,, Simpson and Bristow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
LIeHTNINa's DEADLY WORK.
Electrical storm Near Chsnute, Kan
Causes the Death of n child.

Electrical storm Near Chanute, Kan.'
Causes the Death of child.
CnANUTE. Kan, April a5.-Yesterday
afternoon q severe rainstorm visited
this vicinity, doing considerable
damage south Of town. Lightning
struck the farm residence of w. Y.
Harding. three miles south, instantly
killing his five-year.old daughter and
severely stunning several other mem
bers of tho family. MIR. Harding was
In the field ut the time. The bolt
struck the child above the heart, tear.
ing her clothes into fragments and
burning her severely. She lived only
n few minutes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
BILL WEST ESCAPES.
The Notorious Criminal Successfully Gain
Freedom from tho Topeka jail

Tho Notorious Criminal Successfully Gains
Freedom from the Topeka Jaii
TOPEKA, Kan, April 2s.-Bill West,
tho outlaw who murdered Deputy
United States Marshal Kenney In Ok
lahoma about o year ago, escaped from
the county Jail here between midnight
and four o'clock this morning and Is
still ut large. All tho circum.
stances indicate that no escaped
by aid from outside, and that
10 furnish that aid the con-
fedcrate actually broke into the Jail
and opened the cage within which are
tho cells. 1t is also believed that,
although he was the only prisoner who
escaped. It was not his liberty, but that
OF q convicted post Office robber, that
the outside confederate sought
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
a rr.,I.,.. awsal Deed.

ROCKVILLE, Ind, April 81. - Mrs.
Haslsie, her two children, Sheriff Null
and Deputy Sheriff Swim have been
killed by Peter Egbcrt who Is in'ane-
The sheriff and his deputy lost their
lives while trying 70 arrest Egbert-
He afterwards sent load Of buckshot
into his own breast, dying Instantly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
Hopeful rha. Matters Can He Arranged.

TOPEKA, Kan, April ga. D. Hub
bard, state president Of the A. p. A.,
has gone TO Washington to attend q
meeting Of the advisory board Of the
national organization. To reporter
he said, before starting: ~ intend to
call upon Marc Hanna and Mckinley
on my WY, nnd nm going to do all ]
can to fix up this trouble between the
Ohio candidate for the presidency and
our organization. The matter will be
taken mp ut the meeting of the I'D.
visory board on May 0, and l hope
that we shall DO able to make favor.
able report TO the national council"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

LYONS, Kan, April ea-Ben Fuller,
o farmer living about ten miles east OF
Lyons, committed suicide yesterday
morning by cutting his throat from
ear TO car with razor while at his
brothers house, in q at Of temporary
insanity or dependency. The act was
q most deliberate one, he having made
the attempt before dinner, but was
persuaded out Of the notion by half.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
ropsks WIN be headquarters.

BELorr, Kan, April 9A-col. W. q
Whitney. the new department. com
mander Of the @. A. R, win, with his
wife. move 70 Topeka, 70 enable him to
devote close attention 70 the depart
msnt affairs wII.Aaeg. she ipsonIsHispe'
Of long tEipl
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
Rev. non cola at Lawrence

LAWRENCE, Kan. April 2a-The Kan.
sas university Y. II. C A. and 7. w.
@ A. have secured Rev. Don Colt, OF
Wichita, 70 preach the anniversary ser.
rrana hoiors the two coneEeFetloaA u
viii h PREACHED MAYA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
rsrritorIaI soldIers. usme.

WASHINGTON. April se.-The house
committee on military affairs yester'
day declaed 70 recommend favorably
the bill introduced by Delegate Flynn,
Of Oklahoma, dedicating the old Aban'
doned Fort supply a. territorial sol
dforas hama
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
KIlied for Sucking Fgga.

CHEroPA. Kan, April 2o-An old
man named James 7. Rowland, living
on Mud creek, about ten miles south
OF Cbetopa In the Indian territory,
was shot three times Monday by his
daughter-in-law, Mrs James Rowland,
and he died yesterday morning. The
trouble grew out of the daughter ac-
cusing him of sucking three eggs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
rrnmp, Itob a Pos, Omoe.

BELLEvILLE, Kan, April 2a-Thurs-
day night the post Office at Cuba, this
county, was blown open and robbed OF
5000 In stamps and q little money.
Two tramps, who refused TO give their
names were arrested yesterday morn
ing and all the stolen property recov-
axaI
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
Hnrrr af. John An Jan.

oKGAHoMA CRY, Ok, April 9a-The
bondsmen of Harry St John yesterday
took him into court and asked TO be
relieved Of further responsibility for
his appearance. Harry St John Is held
for killing his wife . year ago he 10
q SON Of ex-Gov. St. John, of Kansas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
A u.s,l s,ueTt TaeInsratsd,

DUNBAR, Pa, April 2e-Early this
morning Gre. originating In the Ma
honoy hotel, destroyed that structure
ana ak adjoining bulldings, all the
urotsrty Of James Mccain. James p
EysrI. : guest st TIE hotsl, was pgrnes
= 1iatb.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
Pichp,o,.et MAKES a Good Haul.

LExrseroH, Ky, April 90. - Tom
Mead, the well-known bookmaker OF
Cincinnati, was touched for $1,000 In
the grand stand before the second
race. The police think they know the
man and expect TO capture the thief
Mead Is one of the best known sport
ing men In the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

POETRY FED. - She .tsentimcntally)-
"What poetry there Is In hrer' He tsadly)
ayes; q great deal OF my pretty poetry
has gone there. "-Hurpcr's Bazaar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
No Pr,fermens for Veterans.

Bosrox, April sZ.-The supreme
court has declared the veterans pre-
ference law unconstitutional This
law gave veterans, under certain limit
ntions, the first claim to all vacant
offices In the city or state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

III 10 queer" said Mrs. Bloocher, "that q
man can take enough interest In his wife's
letters TO open them, but not enough 10 mall
them. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
A Trinity NJ Evils.

Biliousncss, sick headache and irregular
ity of the bowels accompany each other. To
tile removal Of this trinity OF evils Hostel
tcr's Stomach Bitters Is specially adapted.
II also cures dyspepsia, rheumatism, mo
larial complaints, biliousncss, nervousness
and constipation. Tho most satisfactory
results follow fair trial. Use II daily.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
arr..t.a for an Oid Murder.

PERRY, Ok, April s5.-Hcnry 7.
Bowie, large propcrty-holder here,
was arrested for the murder of IN
Irish peddler that was committed 20
years ago In the Chickasaw Indian M.
ton, when Bowie was very young.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
Kan.na nnd aI,sourI Appolntments

WARRINGTON, April 2o.-Ralph NJ.
Brooks, Of Garrett, Kan, has been APP
pointed cadet ut the naval academy.
Charles @. Williams, Fulton, No, and
Elmer T. Wiseman, of Leon, Kan,
have been appointed mail clerks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02
Veteran. Censurs the presidents.

DENVER, Col, April IS The Grand
army OF Colorado and Wyoming, which
Is now holding its annual encampment
In this city, has adopted resolution
censuring President Cleveland for his
policy In regard TO pensions
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

FRS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
Tie freq. DR.. Kline. 83l Arch st., Phila-. Pa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

MAMMA, why do they call II the weatllc:
burcau," "Because the top drawer Is gen.
orally In such frightful mess, suppose"
Chicago Record.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

CAUSE ron RAGE.-"What made that <
rays lecturer so mad" "Somebody worked
him with piece Of homeless goldfish
Chicago Record.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

ALL men, II they work not as In great
taskmaster's eye, will work wrong work
unhappily for themselves and you.-Carlyle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

ToMMrE-"Wliat ie q tailor's goose, popi''
Pop-'I suppose 1t 10 what he makes duck
trousers on. h-Yonkers Statesman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

HE-'I nm told that your admirers name
deed, his name is Jones. "VBreeklyn Lilo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

PUpIL-"what qualities man to becalled
q master OF tho fencef' swell, monsieur
he may DO very clever wiz 10 folls or he may
be what you call mugwump."-Brooklyn
Life.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

Pfso's CURE cured me of q Throat and
Lung trouble OF three years. standing.-E.
CART; Huntington, Ind, Nov. u, 1904.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

TIE front wheel Of bicycle should BE-
called "Pride," for often 1t goeth before Q
fall.-Philadelphia Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-05-02

During the coming summer the
school grounds of Cincinnati will be
used as Fairgrounds for children II Is
also proposed to provide sand piles for
the youngsters 70 roll in.