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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

AN unique question for the pension
department has been raised at koko-
mo, Ind, by John Hcrshman's com.
plete recovery Of sight Hershman
was made blind by injuries received In
the war, and in 1885 congress passed q
special net awarding him SIC month
and snug sum rs back pay. A short
time ago sight returned mysteriously,
suddenly and completely to the old
soldier, and the question now arises,
will his pension be discontinued. In
the opinion of lawyers Mt Kokomo, n
special act of congress will DO neces-
sary to deprive Hershman Of his sine.
cure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

ELLA W. WINSTON, in n contribution
to one Of the magazines, has taken a
holder position on the ever interesting
question Of "woman's sphere" than
my writer who has recently discussed
the subject Not only does she ex.
pose "the new woman" to merciless
ridicule, but she asserts with bold
ness no male writer would have dis
played that ut the periods in the
worlds history in which women WELD.
ed the largest influence cruelty and
immortality most largely prevailed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
MET AN AWFUL DEATH.

Mira Cornelia Morse Hun Down by Team
While Riding . wheel.
PHILADELPHIA, April 9-Mrs Cor
nelia Morse, aged 80 years, wife OF Ed
win +. Morse, met an appalling death
yesterday. On her wheel, she had left
her home at 1901 Glrard avenue, with
the intention OF taking lunch with her
husband. She had gone but q short
distance from the house when the
horses OF 4 heavy produce wagon be-
came unmanageable and ran her
down. One OF the shafts Of the wagon
netrated her breast and she died al-
most instantly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

sour fathers" says Pliny, regarded
little dogs as food 30 delicate that they
were frequently served as IN expiatory
sacrifice. To-day. even. the fesh of
young dogs Is served in banquets made
In honor Of the gods" According TO
kpicus, who has left to us q curious
treatise on cooking. the Romans also
ate full-grown dogs. which they first
futtened.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
yrIIt I'M N JudIcIai Convention.

LAWRENCE, Kan, April 9.-The NOM
mating convention Of the Fourth
judicial district was held yesterday
and was a stormy meeting. After three
hours of fighting the Douglas county
delegates, II in number, walked out,
leaving the Anderson and Franklin
county delegations In control c. A.
Smart, OF Ottawa, was then unani-
mouslv nominated for Judge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

In order that the pupils and teach.
crs in the six schools In the district
of Luverne, Ia, number OF whom
were killed in tornado which passed
over that section several years ago,
may be protected from such danger In
the future, tho school board has let
contracts for the construction OF q cy.
clone eayc ut each building.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
Doubls Crimn Mt Chetopa.

CnErorA, Kan, April o-Last night
some one knocked n woman named
Maggie Gray seuseless and soon after
filed the head and face Of Frank Ru-
pert with shot, putting out both his
eyes and, It is thought, fatally injur-
ing him. The doctor thinks the woman
will die also. George Lloyd was ar
rested ON suspicion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
HUGH FARELLY NOMINATED.
Third Kansas District Democrats win Run
Hin far onNrQan.

Third Kansas District Democrats win Run
Him for Congress
CHAHUrE, Kan, April 9.-The demo-
cratic convention of tho Third con-
cressional district was held here yes
terday. W. II. Swanzell was chair
man. Resolutions favoring unlimited
coinage Of silver at the ratio Of six
teen TO one and n tariff for revenue
only, and deploring the decision OF the
supreme court on the income tax, were
unanimously adopted. Hugh p. Far
ely, of Chanute, was nominated for
congress by reclamation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

so WELL satisfied has Boston been
with high license us the best regula.
tive OF the liquor business that II Is
about to show its faith in the principle
by increasing the cost Of the license
far above what 1t is in any other place.
Hotel bars are to be charged license
fees Of $1,000 and the ordinary re-
taller s., OC0
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
CLARK BY ACCLAMATION.
Republicans OF the First Missouri Distric
Renominats tho Present Congressman.

Republicans of the First Missouri District
Renominate tho Present congressman.
CANTON, Mo-, April s.-The rcpub-
lican congressional convention OF the
First district OF Missouri was held
here yesterday and C. N. Clark was
nominated by reclamation for con.
gress Edward Robinson, Of Clark
county, and Joseph Park, Of Macon,
were selected rs delegates to the ma
tional convention. Resolutions de-
claring for protection and reciprocity
and for gold, silver and paper rs money
on parity were adopted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
WIN Not yI,it Amerloa,

LONDON, April 9-The Times pub
fishes n dispatch from Singapore which
says that Ii Hung Chang has aban-
doncd his proposed American tour, but
that after the cars coronation ut Mos
sow no will proceed to London TO see
Lord Salisbury.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

Pugilist Corbett was discharged from
custody at St Louis after having been
arrested for sparring, the prosecuting
attorney holding that there was no
law TO prohibit sparring exhibitions
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

Minister-"And do you believe that
your greatest troubles come from
Hsavsu2- Dsncon-'Well, thsy cay
hats where marriages ere mads. -
yonksss On, ~ Statesman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

The money order transactions
throughout tho United States during
the last quarter o; iss5 beat all pro-
vious records "a volume. The accounts
hnvc just ccen audited and show the
receipts to have aggregated clos, 7ss,-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

JOHN TURNER, who Is described as
the intellectual head Of tho anarchist
movement in England, arrived at New
York recently, and proposes to tour
this country and spread the anarchist
propaganda in every state In the
vfnion
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

THE immigration officials ure some.
what disturbed ut the present cnor.
nous increase In immigration. Tho
class now coming 10 this country Is
said to be altogether undesirable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

AT last the true origin of the story
about DR.. NGnsen's discovery OF the
North pole has been told. II appears
that In the new Siberian islands there
have been three parties In search OF
mammoth bones One of these parties
returned some time ago and said they
had seen y ship in the neighborhood OF
the islands with Europeans on board
They did not attempt any communica'
tion with the ship, nor did they even
watch It. KandnkoR, to whom the
mammoth hunters brought the news,
thought II might relate 70 Nansen,
and wrote thus to Irkutsk, whence II
was sent out all over the world.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
CURRENT COMMENT.

TwENTY.roUn United States senators
arc Interested in the legislatures 10 be
chosen in November.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11

P. D. AnMoUR said few days ago;
ST believe that wheat win sell ut 81 o
bushei, or near that figure, soon. This
is speaking from the standpoint OF
merchant and not Of o scalper. II
ought to sell there on Its merits and
win unless something unforeseen oc-
cura The advance in wheat may, TO
certain extent, be independent of the
action Of other products ] believe
that all other products will be helped
Corn ard oats may sell up . few cents,
although conditions Of supply aud de-
maud are entirely different In them
lhsn n whsak hut provisions are - !.
IBpes WhorD they hfosurs y % peIssss-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
FREE SILVER CONVENTION.

Kansas white Metal Advocates 70 Meet NJ
TOPEKA July H.
OTTAWA. Kan, April GA. c. Shinn,
chairman of the Kansas free silver
party, has issued call for state con-
vention Of the friends Of the white
metal to be held ut Topeka July 10
for the purpose Of electing 60 dele
gates to the national silver conference
at St Louis July "a There will be sos
dalapates In the convention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
In the

Selection Of o spring medicine bear In
mind the fact that what you need ID
good blood purifier, and the best, In medi'
cine. should always be your aim. Tho
great cures Of blood diseases by Hoods
Sarsaparilla have madc IL known as tho
One True Blood Purifier. 1t Is therefore
the best medicine for you to take In the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-04-11
Spring

That you need Q good spring medicine Is
almost certain. Ninety per cent. OF al
tho people need to take Hoods sarsapa'
rilla TO purify their blood at this season.
The WINNER weather finds them great
" debilitated, nne It Is well known that
disease is most likely TO attack those VINO
are call run down." II you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
Richmond. Va. January 3D.. 1896.

No auction offerings on Change to-day.
Private sales: Filters, 49, smokers. .:
cutters, s. dark leaf. T. Tugs, ,; wrappers,
9. Total. g. hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites. s2.lSl3; tobacco, Sl,SlS57. Total,
N0l770.
Dark loose sales we're fairly large again
to-day, amounting to 35,S5 pounds, with
y lie. highest price for sun-cured to-
baccO Some very desirable stemming to-
baccos were sold to-day at good prices.
which prevailed on all grades throughout.
Very little posted tobacco was on sale;
and farmers interviewed to-day say that
very nearly all of such tobacco has been
sold.
There were no bright loose sales to-day.
At Shelburnes Warehouse n number OF
hogsheads Of bright were sold by sample
over the package.
Mr.. S. W Nenable. Of Petersburg. Va,
was here to-day.
Farmers attending the premium sales
have all returned home.
Indications are for the largest break OF
dark loose tobacco that we have had this
season, and large attendance of buyers
is hoped for.
a meeting Of farmers will be held at
Claremont. Va. tomorrow night 10 dis
cuss the subject Of producing bright to-
bacco in that section.
In the tobacco interest Major y. \.
Gregory and experts went down to Clare
mon on the Pocahontas this morning
ffIildyJs 10 again meet the dS-eHlDitl
planters who will plant tobacco this sea-
son. He took seed with him, and will
post the planters as to starting. lncreas-
ing interest Is manifested on all sides in
this direction. The premium sale this
week demonstrates what bright tobacco
has done for North Carolina I'm a few
years. Crops sold at 20 TO y IL cents
per pound-better than a goli-mine, or
specializing, or gambling, or sending
money away from home Fut $4,000 in
the Warehouse business here in a joint
stock company, and in a year every busi-
ness will so feel the effect and impulse
of it's trade. and take such pride in its
success, that everybody Will ask, How is
tobacco to-day? How are breaks? Not
how is petroleum, corn, 81. Paul, or
American Tobacco Company's stOck-eX-
cept those who have money to burn.
II our staple crop 0obacco) is not sup
ported. and does not feed our city trade
and life. what else can We look 10 for
prosperity? The record back of US. the
future before us, points all to tobacco
as the product Of our prosperity. the base
Of our manufacturing, and all our indus
trial and educational enterprises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
OUR OFFER TO FARMERS.

Frequently within the past year or two
the Dispatch has called the attention Of
our farmers to the Importance OF the
cultivation Of bright tobacco. There are
thousands Of acres of land classified as
poor, idle, and unproductve which could
be made to yield most gratifying results
| from such cultivation. The experiment
in South Carolina upon similar lands has
/ been wonderfully successful. The Tobacco
Trade here have been aroused 10 the
Importance Of this subject and are urging
our farmers who now grow no tobacco
to engage i'm the production OF this staple.
It is a source Of qualification to us that
this important question, the growing
OF bright tobacco. is beginning to
receive attention from our farmers ana
the trade, and I'm order to stimulate en-
terprise ana furnish needed information
to planters the Dispatch offers four
premiums OF so. s25. SIS, and $40, re-
rpttlNtIEb lOI Nh' AoHi a SIM" VI WI III
Carolina crops OF 1896 of highest merit
sold in the city of Richmond.
A committee on awards win be duly
appointed from the Tobacco Trade. Com
petition will be open alone to farmers Of
Virginia and North Carolina, and only
to those who engage in this industry for
the first time this year. and who an
nounce their intention to the Dispatch
Company Of competing on or before the
1st Of August. 1896
in connection with the offer Of prizes
we propose TO publish a series of articles
on the culture and curing OF bright to-
bacco. from the planting OF the seed till
the leaf is ready for market The first
article will appear next week.
We further ofrer as a premium TO any
one sending in cash In fulD two months
subscription to the Daily or years sub
scription TO the Weekly Dispatch one
ounce OF the best bright-tobacco seed
sufficient TO plant several acres. This will
enable subscribers to get at the same time
seed for planting and the benefit OF our
series OF valuable articles on the culture
Of bright tobacco Address EDITOR OF
THE TOBACCO DEPARTMENT. Dis
patch Office. Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
TnE WEATHER N RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was clear and fair.
Mean Temperature. ISL


NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK, January 30-The Wall
street markets were controlled to-day in
large measure by the various reports from
the anthracite-coal presidents meeting.
These officials were in session all day,
and after the close OF business it was
announced that an agreement as to per-
centages had been arrived at on the fol-
lowing basis the agreement TO hold good
from February /, 1896, TO January l. 1897.
Reading, 1880; Lackawanna 1885; Della
ware and Hudson, $50; Pennsylvania,
ll..0; Lehigh Valley, 1870; Jersey Central,
ITO: Pennsylvania Coal and Erie. 4 per
cent. each: Ontario and Western, $40;
susauehanna and Schuylkill. $50 and Sus-
quehanna and Western, 800 per cent.
In the early trading the reports that the
presidents had or would arrive at an
agreement stimulated purchases Of lead
ing issues. and prices advanced sharply.
Jersey Central rose 10 los, Lackawanna
10 IL rs. Reading 10 H. and Ontario and
Western TO 1874.
A feature Of the trading was the buy
ing OF the low-prlced issues and the
Changers. These stocks made new high
records Northern Pacific preferred ac-
vanced 10 lG. Union Pacific TO II IL. ST.
DdUi 10 D-os 4scA+afA4Af anu sNhEaAF AiiN
TO Il IL. Burlington to 7sis, and Rock
Island to CO.
Toward the close there was some Dis
position 10 realize profits, because Of an
advance in the posted rates OF exchange;
unfounded rumors OF hitch at the coal
meeting. and reports from Washington
that a vote on the free-sllyer-coinage bill
will be taken in the Senate on Saturday.
The opinion prevails that the free-silver
bin win pass the Senate, and bankers
here are equally sure that 1t will not be-
come a law. nj least. during the life of
the present Congress.
Ouinion il divided as TO the effect OF
the passage OF the bill IN the Senate On
the new bond issue. some arguing that
il viii shut out foreign bidders for the
bonds. while others contend that 1t will
NOT have the slightest influence.
In the afternoon decline Jersey Central
was the greatest sufferer. falling from
los 10 1914 IL. The general list lost La
IA per cent. In sympathy
Speculation closed rather weak In tone.
Net changes show gains of 1-Sgl IA per
cent. outside OF Sugar. Rock Island. and
Manhattan. which lost l-Sds-4 per cent.
Bonds were strong and active.
The sales OF listed stocks aggregated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
PROF. WILLIAM l.. DICKINSON.
Death of This NeIi-knosn Char
IottesNiIIe Teacher.


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. January
3O.-(SpeciaL)-The community was shock
ed TO hear this morning Of the death
of Professor william =. Dickinson, prin-
cipal of the Albemare Female institute.
For several years Professor Dickinson
had been afflicted with an eruption on
one OF his ears. which finally devel-
oped into a cancer and every effort 10
heal the sore was futile. Yet his death
was not directly due 10 this cause. Last
weel, he contracted severe cold. cry
slpelas ensued. and the two combined
was more than his enfeebled system
could resist. tie died about o'clock
this morning
Professor Dickinson was a native Of
Louisa county, was related to the numer-
Gus family Of that name. many Of
whom have become distinguished. lie
came TO Charlottesville from Marion. Ala,
when Professor Rawlings removed his
school 10 this place in 1879. When Pro-
fessor Rawlings discontinued the school
it was taken up by Professor Dickinson
and his brother-in-laW. the Rev. a. Eu-
bank. and subsequently, Mr. Eu-
bank wlthdrawing the former con-
unued il alone. He married Miss Liz
zie NJ eldest daughter Of +. L. Thomp-
son, Esq. The school under his man
agoment attained great prosperity, and
became a very important adjunct to
the Baptist Church, and a feature in the
general prosperity OF the city.
Professor Dickinson was 6} years OF
age. He had no children. His wife is
the only survivor of his immediate fami-
lv. but he leaves hosts Of sOrrowing
friends.
His funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock from the Baptist
chnrnh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31

DlynI. WlUuS DtCOiull~ ttSttliNs
North and South Carolina: Increasing
cloudiness. probably followed by rain Fri
day night; easterly winds.
The pressure has risen i'm the Lake re-
gions and the Rocky Mountain districts.
1t has fallen in the lower Mississippi
Valley. the Gulf States. and the upper
Missouri Valley. An area Of high pressure
has advanced from western Canada To
Ontario.
Increased cloudiness prevails IN the
Lake regions and Middle States. The
weather remains clear in New England.
and on the South Atlantic coast. The
temperature has risen decidedly in
Northern New England. and slightly
throughout the other coast districts. 1t is
q little colder I'm the Northwest.
The weather viii remain fair through
Friday in New England, the lower Lake
region, and the Middle States. Increasing
cloudness, probably followed by rain
Friday night. is indicated for the South
Atlantic States. \ continuance Of UNI
settled conditions. with rain. may be ex-
pected in the lower Mississippi Valley
and the West Gulf states. and threat
ening weather with local snow. for the
upper Lake region and the Northwest.
No decided temperature changes are
probable in any district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
Az AMELIA WEDDING.
Mr.. j. William Motley, ANA MISS
Mamie GilIs.


DrATONsVILLE. AMELIA COUNTY,
VA January S0.-(special)-There was a
pretty marriage yesterday afternoon al
sandy Creek church. near this place
the contracting parties being Mr. j. VIII
liam Motley and Miss Mamie ellis, ooih
or Amelia county The church was beau
umiiv decorated. and the ceremony, as
performed by the Rev. John Il. bagby'
oil the Baptist church. was most i'm
rrcssive Mrs. T.. ". Tucker presided at
The organ. and Messis. stephen Anderson
and Polk willy acted as ushers. The a.
tendants were as follows:
Miss Mary Clarke with Mr.. Charles
Motley. Of Richmond.
Miss Lizzie Anderson with Mr. vernon
ellis. of Lynchburg.
Miss Alice BrantOn with General John
A. ellis
Miss Mamie Flippin with Mr. r. A.
Farrar.
Miss Mary Branton with Mr.. Forte
Miss Jennie Brazeal with Mr.. Samuel
Miss Hennie ellis with Mr.. Willie
Clarke
The bride was beautifully attired, and
is a lovely girl in person and character.
The groom is a popular and hignly-es-
teemed citizen OF this county
After the ceremony the bridal party
LETT 10 attend reception at the resi-
dence of Mr. Wootton. IN Nottoway
county. There was a large crowd at
the church. and many hearty congratu-
lat0ns were bestowed
Or. j. ". Lee. the Methodist evange-
list. whose efforts were so successful
az Amelia courthouse. lasf week. IS now
at Jetersvine Amelia. conducting meet
ing. with most encouraging indications.
There were seventeen conversions up 10
yesterday. Services viii continue during
fhie urAlE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31

galley. The cold-storage room Tor pro-
visions officers mess room. the baker
and portcr-shop tclephbne-cxchange room,
tho stewards room. and a number OF
statcrooms will also be located on this
deck on the forward part OF The pilot
house deck VIII be the pilot-house, ait
OF which will be the captains room and
two more tiers OF staterooms. continuing
to the gmokestack.
Unusual precauton has been taken IL
the construction of every portion of the
vessel for the safety and comfort of the
passengers. The steamer has been so
designed that she viii comply with the
requirements OF the United States Govern
ment for auxiliary cruisers, and particu-
lar pains have been taken TO make her
especially strong. and at the same time
reduce her weight as much as possible.
THE HELENA.
The Helena Is the counterpart OF the
gunboat Wilmington. "a detailed desclip-
ton OF which was published when the lat
ter was launched here last OCTOBER one
IS go feet 50 inches long Oh the water
line and 25l feet 10 inches long over All
with a maximum beam Of - feet, ana
depth from the fat keel 10 the TOP Oh
beams OF upper deck Of - feet ihcnes'
At draft OF 9 feet her displacement IS
1921 tons.
I'm external appearance she VIII re-
scmbie n small battleship. as she mas Il
large military mast. with two military
tons. similar in all respects 10 the one on
the battleship Iowa. These serve TO com
mand the banks OF river or houses III
any town where she may have 10 prevent
rOtng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
DANNILL.E.
Locomotives in CoIlisioE-Train De-
Iayed-Deaths.

DANVILLE. VA, January SO-(Spe-
cial)-Thls afternoon between and g
o'clock two locomotives on the Southern
railway one backing and the other NOV
ing forward, collidel short distance
south Of this city. Both engines were de-
rallied and badly damaged, and tender
was wrecked The crews escaped. The
accident delayed the fast mail several
hours.
Mr.. Thomas Bowe, aged 20 who lived
near Bachelor rhis county, died
suddenly to-day. lie was prominent
merchant
Mr.. NJ r. loot. a wel-known citizen
Of Danylle. died al his home here TO-
gaV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-31
ROCKY MOI nj.
Death--BuiIdin@ fmprOyement-The
Tobacco Market.

ROCKY MOUNT, n. G.. January co.
(spocial)-Helen Cray. the little 8
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. c.
Woodland. died yesterday afternoon of
pneumonia. after an illness Of one week.
Mr.. n. i. Braswoll is having an Office
building erected on the corner OF east
Railroad and Gold Leaf streets, which
Will be occupied 10y the Board Of Trade.
The run of the passenger crews on the
main line of the Atlantic-Coast Line,
which has heretofore been from Rocky
Mount TO Florence has been permanently
changed to extend from the former place
to Charleston.
There are large shipments Of tobacco
from South Carolina on the market here
to-day.
Mr. j. !. Iaughnshouse. Of Pitt county,
one OF the largest tobacco planters OF
Eastern North Carolina, also has a large
quantity Of tobacco here for sale.
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