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The Springfield herald., 1897-07-16
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ALIAS NOTICE.
(Copy.)

U. s. Land Oiicc, Lamar, Colo, May q 1857.
Compliant having been entered ut this Office by
William L. Hughes against the heirs of Benja-
min II. Pace for failnrc to cultivate said Home
stead Entry No. 1902, dated November 10th 1894.
upon the 81. y. W. = and N Z. !, y. VI. !. and
y. W. !, y. T.. = Section is, Township 90 south.
range a west, in Baca County, Colorado. with
view to the cancellation of said entry, the said
parties are hereby summoned TO appear at this
Office the .0th day of July. 1897, at clock n.
m. to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said abandonment.
c. B. TmoMAN. Register.
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cornish and G.. w. Rouse.

Cornish and G.. w. Rouse.
The following preamble and res
oluiion was adopted:
That whereas 1t appears from
the present assessment that the
taxable property OF Ba"a county
has very materially decreased III
the total amount, and that the
floating debt Outstanding war
rants), of the county is now $500
greater than at this time last year,
showing conclusively that if same
salaries OF; officers be continued,
the Indebtedness OF the county
will be sill greater in comparison
in another year, and ultimately
end in the dissolution Of our or
q aniZation, (Which we consider
would be a calamity now there
fore:
Be it resolved, by the board Of
county commissioners on this the
10th day ofJuly '97, that from and
after July 1st. 1897, we agree to
work for said county in our flicial
capacity for $500 per day and
mileage. and will continue to
perform our work for said amount
until the revenue of the county
shall be such that no deficiency
shall exist by receiving the full
amount allowed by law, or until re-
cinded or otherwise changed, and
we request all officers of the county
and others who perform work for
1t, to make like reduction fro m
their fees and salaries till the re-
ceipts of the county will meet the
expenditures. without materially
raising the rate of taxation.
Signed, Thos. II. Goodwin, h.
Hall.
Semi annual report of the coun-
tv clerk examined and approved.
Adjourned to 1870.
Met as per adjournment.
Clerks semi-annual report to
state auditor examined and ap-
proved.
The following claims were al
lowed and clerk instructed to draw
warrants on the contingent fund
III payment of same.
l. ~ wikoG stationery 2sG5
Mary L Cole money expended 2.95
Harrison =. - Al
Fred X Mathews '' 6S5
Jacob q. Ward board jury and prisoners Is 10
The Ont West Printing Co books * blanks IS Is
The following CLAIMS were eX-
amined and allowed and clerk in
structed to draw warrants on or
dlnary fund in payment Of the
same:
claimd allo'd
J F Harrison scrv co treas lO2 10
G Ward NcAdam deputy l75
James Herbert co judge 20 IL
Claim OF J. G.. Bell, stenogrd-
pher reconsldered and $50 allow'd
All other claims to be consider
ed at meeting OF the 10Th July.
Clerk instructed to write j. G..
Dudley, Supt Deal and Mute Inst
for explanation of his claim.
On motion adjourned to July
10Th.
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Trains lcavcMcmpliis
MogSISa nndEvEs1SG
after arrival of trains
from the West aud
Southwest. running to
or connecting in UNION
DEroTs for nil points in
the East and Southeast
The Memphis M Z
C.IaFlcston Rniirond q
and the East Tenn, Va
G Ga. Ry., have earned
the reputation til cy
have Hf giving the
Quickest Time. Fest
Through Car Scrvlos
and al the Latest niid
FinestAccommotlailons
liis the Principal
ThorougIfare to tho
Summer Resorts in the
Summer and Winter
Resorts in the Winter.
Passengers by ilIs
route cross the New
steel Bridge at Mem
phls and Will avoid tcdi
ous Ferry Transfers
across the Mississippi
River. necessary by any
other gateway south of
St. Louis.
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Iq4l ssssTs {tra'ss t.f Galvanized, in all sizes.
Ia. u. a z found obong or squrie
sS5 2. - E. 3. wIHaER,
Szss<.tz.-i--ss---Ee --rzr-s-[--| htcRYo,
STRAW HATS.

STRAW HATS.
Just received nice lot of straw
hats for Boys, Girls and Men.
Prices very reasonable.
FUR, FELT and WOOL Hats.
Prices lower than ever for mob
best lot of cloth hats we ever had
Bring your whole family and get
wholesale rates OH them.
SHIRTS, PANTS & OVERALLS.
Splendid invoice OF above goods
nice patterns, good quality and
reasonable prices. Can fit most
ANYBODY, and am making speci-
tv of cottonades.
OUR CLAIM.
We clam our Boots and Shoes
for all sizes are as good as can be
bought anywhere for the money.
IN DRY GOODS and NOTIONS
we carry substantial qualities and
ann to avoid all shoddies in Dress
Goods.
GROCERIES.
We will hereafter sell provisions
with the lowest, quality consider
ed. We are now buying from one
of the best firms in the East.
WINDMILLS and SUPPLIES.
We are agents for the largest
firm IN the u. S. and can get any :
thing YOU want on short notice.
Sole. Harness, Lace and Calf
skin Leather, with Findings kept
constantly on hand. Turpentine,
Machine and Linseed oil and drugs
on hand all the time.
Flour, Feed and Hay always in
stock.
DR.. r. d. HOMSHER e Co.
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a Sure 1IIinE for You.

transaction in which you cunnot lose isn
sure thing. Biiiou3ncss, sick headache, fur
red i, Tongue, ieyer, piles and u thousand other
Ills are caused by constipation and sluggish
liver. Cascarets Candy Cathar,ic, the won
deriul new liver stimulant and intcs inal
tonic are ny all druggists guaranteed to cure
or money refunded. q. T.. G. arc n sure
thing. Try 4 box to-day; 10c., 25c, Soc.
Sample aud booklet free. Sec our big ad.
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Local and Personal.

1t has rained, now bug your
garden.
Jas. w. Wilson returned home
last evening.
A few more hot days and water
melons will be ripe.
Jesse Tanner went to Lamar,
Wednesday on business.
MISS Josie Robertson accompa-
MED Miss Edna Wardell home,
The WLitakers and Iarrisons
ate cherry cobler at j III. Christie's
last Sunday.
Harry Ward is home on iurloligh
but expects orders at any time to
charge the rangers again.
l.. +. Mathews and family will
be home from Colorado Springs.
the fore part of next week.
Rev. Mitchell Is so far recovered
from his attack OF fever as to go
on pleasure trip to the Buttes.
Lucius McAdam and Dunk Ash
hcratt of the eastern part of the
county were in town this morning
Il. X. Curran went to Lamar,
Wednesday to visit some ranches
near that place with a view OF
Teasing.
Hugo Homsher was chief 'cow
puncher" of the town herd during
the absence of the other boys to
the mountains.
Tie Carriso Smelling Co. is con
sidering a proposition from Kiowa
county parties to lease the smelter
for Il sixty days run.
j. L. Allen, j. o. Vanols sdol and
e. M. Gordon, formed a freight
brigade and went to Lamar after
freight the fore part of the week.
The board of county commits
sioners adjourned late Saturday
afternoon, leaving some uniinish-
ed business for the meeting OF
next week.
The government gauge showed
over an inch and half of rainfall
here, last Friday evening and
night, and something over an inch
at Minneapolis.
You may expect fish stories one,
two and three feet long. from the
Butte mountain excursion party.
Don't belleve any of them with
out further investigation.
J. J. Wardell accompanied by
his daughter Edna, who has been
attending medical college in Chi
cago. for year past, were the
guests of the Robertsons Sunday
night, on their way home.
VIM. ID. Jones of Minneapolis,
went to Carnso, this week to do
he. rl- 10 L., A -.
Mining Co. He was accompanied
bv his family. His brother-in law,
Dave Davis took one load of house.
hold goods down for him.
Capt. Jones this week purchas
ed the ranch, 800 acres of land.
The improvement thereon, and
several miles of wire fence enclos-
irg large pasture, belonging to
+. X. Curran. The land adjoins
the 200 acres already owned by
the Capt. and will make him a
ranch of 720 acres with some 9th
er land he is on a deal for, en-
bracing nearly 100 acres of choice
Bear creek bottom, which he will
Sow to alfalfa.
j. +. Harrison and family, ID.
Mlser and family, $. w. Cole and
wife, Rev. Mitchell, Felix Ward,
Ada Konkel, Novillia Vanorsdol,
Herbert, Bob and iCarl Homsher
Mrs. May Gilbert and Warren
Steigelman, embraced a merry
crowd that went to the Butte
mountains and canons for short
outing-fishing, hunting, and rest
ing in the SHADE. Some Of the par
ty got back last evening and the
remainder will return today.
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Commissioners Meeting.


missioners, and Fred. II. Mathews
deputy county clerk.
Bonds of county officers, consta-
bles and Justices, examined and
approved.
Adjourned till I:3O p. m.
Met as per adjournment, full
board present.
Erroneous assessment OH bond
tax 1896, property of Geo, Brown,
1924, ordered stricken from the
roll.
Military and county poll tax OF
Gabe McNlckle ordered refunded.
The schedules for the year 1897
examined with a view to equaliz
ing the same.
Adjourned till $50 a. IN.
Board met as per adjournment
all present.
The whole day consumed as n
board OF equalization in eXamln-
ing tax schedules.
Adjourned to $50 July 7th.
Board met as per adjournment.
Resumed examination OF tax
schedules.
Valuation on personal property
of Dober Bros. raised from 1902,
to $3.50. Also that of j. Il. Bird
we'll, from 1920 to 1912.
Treasurer instructed to accept
from r. II. Dean his proportion of
the 1898 tax of Otto Dean & Co.
Treasurers seml-a annual report
called for and tax receipts Of the
year 1897 from No. l to No. Is.
compared with tax roll ard cash
book.
Board adjourned to 1870 p. m.
Met as per adjournment all
present when the following bust
ness was transacted:
Examination OF treasurer's books
resumed.
Erroneous assessment of j. J.
Wardell on cattle, ordered strlck
Ell from the tax roll, as same were
all assessed and taxes paid on in
the County of Beaver. Okla.
On affidavit OF Amos B. Wight,
treasurer instructed to reduce the
valuation of Wight Bros, on sheep
for year 1895, to 1926, and also
for the year 1896 to S6O5.
Work on treasurer's books re.
sumed and receipts from No. Il to
No. $50 compared.
On motion board adjourned to
$50 a. m. July Sth.
Met as per adjournment, all
present.
Examination of treasurer's books
resumed, also additional tax sched-
ules delivered by the assessor.
Adjourned to 1880.
Met as per adjournment.
Examination of treasurer's books
resumed and continued through
out the afternoon.
Adjourned to $50 a. m. July 8.
Met as per adjournment.
Examination of treasurer's books
resumed.
Tax receipt No. 1101 for amount
of $l424 not entered in cash book
Examination of semi annual re-
port, vouchers etc. resumed.
Adjourned to 1880 p. m.
Met as per adjournment.
Treasurer instructed to accept
the original tax OF I Il. Angel
for the year 1894. No. of certif-
cate 10.
Examination of treasurer's books
vouchers etc. completed, and his
semiannual report approved.
Minutes of previous meetings
read and approved.
The voting places for the sever
al voting precincts were made
same as last year. and the follow
ing named persons appointed rs
judges of election for the several
precincts:
Minneapolis: Lewis Brooks, l..
l.. Knox aud Mrs. Gabe Grill.
Stonington: @. B. Waldren,
- Lamport and Eugene Wallis.
Villas: Ed Shields, II. S. Ward
and j. II. Christie.
Springfield: j. 0. Vanorsdol,
Will Denney and +. Stalnaker.
Atlanta: John O'Neil. w. II.
Goodwin and Andrew Petersen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
INDIAN RAlN.MAKGNS.
Crafty Red Men Who Adapt TAs1F
Efforts to the weather.

Vrhkty heu MEN VINO Auopt vueAE
Efforts 10 the Weather.
All the Indian tribes had rain-malc.
ers, and some are yet left. This Is one
Of their methods of operation. explains
the New York Tribune. A large body
Of Crow Indians had gathered, all
decked out In their best finery. Two
elderly men retired short distance
and seemed to be mumbling to each
other something like prayers or invoca-
lions; after some time fire was made
OH the bank of the stream, when the
two rain-makers gave an order and
young man plunged into the river.
which was there very deep. When he
cnme up. he had blue catfish in his
hand, which one Of the old men took
and threw into the fire, the tribe look
Ing on in perfect silence. Then there
was moro mumbling, accompanied by
various contortions and gesticulations,
when the gathering dispersed. TRAINED
that night. Perhaps, on the whole. tho
Indian rain-maker is more generally
successful than the civilized one occa-
sionally appearing on the frontier in
times of drought, the former having
shrewder and more experienced fore
cast OF weather probabilities and put
ting in his incantations at the right
Tina.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
ABOUT STAMPS.

The British government has resolute-
ly refused to issue any jubilee stamps
this year, although the temptation
must have been very great to thus easi-
ly add to the revenues Of the kingdom.
Before stamps came into use postage
was paid over the counter to the post
master and the amount written on the
envelope. 1t Is amusing TO hear that
people Of high social standing did not
consider postage stamp nm ornament
to q letter, and preferred TO pay the
postage in money. Family crests and
stamps on one and the same letter was
n sign Of poor taste In those days.
When the first perforated issue
United States (1ss5-eo) came upon the
scene some post Offices had large guam
titles Of the 1851 imperforates on hand,
which were not exchanged for the new
stamps. II was understood that the
stamps Of the old design had to be sold
before any Of the perforated issue was
disposed Of. This seems to explain the
reason for the existence Of the occa-
sional cover found bearing 1851 stamps,
although postmarked at some time dur
ing the 1880 issues .vogue.-aiekeels
Stamp News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

An entire addition OF 600 lots, known
rs Lambeth's addition to Sioux City,
Ia, was sold under execution by the
sheriff to satisfy judgment of sll,5Oo
in favor of bank. The property was
bid in by the plaintiff for the amount
of the Judgment. The lots were con-
sidered actually to be worth about
$500, 900.
IT was stated that instructions had
been sent TO Adm. Beardslee TO hoist
the American flag over the Hawaiian
islands at the first moment that Japan
takes any action which clearly indi-
Gates her intention OF attempting to
secure possession.
GENERAL MASTER WORKMAN SovER-
EIGN, of the Knights of Labor, will Or
ganize 1000 new assemblies in Indiana,
Michigan and Ohio. The membership
will be limited TO wage earncrs who
are advocates of free silver. The pur-
pose is to organize industrial classes
for effective work in future campaigns
A STATEMENT prepared at the mint
bureau shows that the number fsilver
dollars coined ut the United States
minis during the last fiscal year was
81, 203. 70l. on which the seigniorage or
profit to the government amounted to
So, 1886, 104.
In the senate on the 14th a resolu-
ton was reported from the foreign re-
lations committee empowering the
president to take measures for the re-
lease of Americans in Spanish jails in
Cuba. A deadlock ensued over Sena-
tor Harris resolution on the Union Pa
cific railroad, which finally went over
In the house Mr.. Simpson, of Kansas
introduced resolution for an investi'
CATION of the sugar trust,
THE 14th was the hottest day ever
experienced ut Guthrie, Ok, the Their
mometcr registering 100 degrees in the
shnde and q genuine hot wind blow
ing. Considerable damage was done
TO early corn.
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has issued an
order suspending the operation OF ex-
President Cleveland's order CONSOLE
dating the pension agencies Of the
country and reducing their number
from is TO nine.
THE two large reservoirs in the Fish
kill mountains. which supplied water
to the towns of Matteawan and Fish
kill, N. Y, burst on the i4th, owing to
heavy rains, and the water swept
through Dutchess valley, causing much
damage. Five bodies were taken from
the wrecl<age of the food and there
were Thought 70 be three others be-
meath the debris Of three houses swept
away.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.


SENATOR IsHAM q. HARRIS, of Ten
nessee, died ut Washington on the sth,
in his sOth ycar.
TIE gold mining convention Mt Dem
yer, Col, selected Salt Lake City for
holding the next meeting. A minority
report on the 9th declaring for the free
coinage of silver ut sixteen to one was
laid on the table.
THE order of President Cleveland
reducing the number of pension
agencies from IS to nine will, It is said,
be soon revoked by President Nc
Kinley.
TnE official announcement has bSen
made at Washington that W. G. Edens,
of Illinois, will be appointed commits
sioner-general Of immigration to sue
coed Herman Stump. OF Maryland.
THE usual celebrations in commemo-
ration of the battle Of the Boyne took
place in Ireland ON the lath. AT Bel
fast 10000 orangemcn marched in pro-
cession. Everything passed off in an
orderly fashion.
THE National Republican league
convention opened at Detroit, Mich,
on the 18th. Not many of the noted
party leaders were present. President
Woodmansee delivered an address and
Webster Davis, of the interior depart
ment, made a speech.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
There wn. Fight in Him stIII.

"What's the matter:" inquired the fore
man, as he entered the sanctum for copy
and noted the editors bleeding nose, swol.
len forehead, pulled, red eye and tattcred,
dusty coat. Fall downstairs?" 'No-only
that" replied the editor, pointing with his
finger to a paragraph in tho. paper before
Smith wedding. 1t ought to read: Miss
Smiths dimpled, shining face formed q
pleasing contrast with Mr.. Crapley's strong,
bold physiognomy.' But see how it was
printed" And the foreman read: Miss
Smiths pimpled, skinny face formed o
pleasing contrast with Mr.. Crapley's stony,
bald physiGgno@1y;% H., " ";,p was Just in
blood.streaked handkerchief in the waste
basket and feeling in his pockets for clean
one, land he-but just send that fool of
proof reader in here! There's fight left in
me yet!"-Typographical Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.
Condensed Proceedings Of the Senate ~
House In Extra Session.

Condensed Proceedings Of the Senate ana
House In Extra Session.
In the senate on the sth resolution was In
troduced by Senator Berry (Ark.) requesting
tho president 10 demand Of Spain the release
Of 0na Melton. one Of the Competitor prisoners
Jailed In Cuba. II was referred The deficit
cncy appropriation bill was then taken up An
amendment accepting tho invitation Of Franco
TO take part In its exposition In 1900 and appro-
priating g. 900 for commissioner to represent
the United States was agreed TO. An nppro-
pration Of 900 TO pay the heirs Of the Italians
lynched In New Orleans In 1890 was also agreed
to....Thc house sent the bill TO conference.
Messrs Dingloy (Me.), Payne IN. ~. Dalzell
(Pa.), Hopkins I'LL and Grover to), being the
republican confcrees. and Bailey CTex.). Nc
Millin CTenn.) and Wheeler (Ala) the demo-
cratic members. The balance Of tho day was
spent In listening to eulogics on tho late Con-
gresham Holman. Of Indiana
In tho senate on the 9th Senator Bate CTcnn)
made the announcement Of the death OF Sena-
tor Isham @. Harris CTcun) and In doing SO
paid high tribute to his dead colleague.
After tho resolutions had been adopted for O
public funeral In the senate chamber. TO which
the president, cabinet, court and diplomatic
corps were invited, the senate adjourned out Of
respect TO the deceased senator.
AN impressive funeral service over the re-
mains OF tho late Senator Isham q. Harris
was held In the senate chamber on the 10TH
the president and his cabinet. members OF tho
house, the diplomatic corps and many public
ofncials being present The chamber had been
deliberately draped for the occasion. At tho
conclusion the vice president gave the body In
TO the charge Of the committee OF the two
houses 10 be conveyed to Tennessee On mo-
lion, then. OF Senator Bate (Tcnn.) the senate
adjourned. The house was not In session.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17
How Ii In Done,

"Up against it again." gloomily remarked
the man who pronounces athletic" in four
Byllables.
Flows that" asked the woman who
wears white gloves with black stitching.
Thought / had sure thing the other
day, and was thrown rs usual. Was in q
bicycle store when young fellow came in
20 buy cyclometcr. Said his had given out
after he had ridden $50 miles. Was trying
FOR a seasons record, and hated to begin
over again. Salesman said he could fix it.
Took new cyelometer, fixed it on wheel, up.
ended the thing in the store and began to
turn. Reeled off 500 miles in no time.
Thought / saw my graft. Went to guy /
know and bet him could ride more miles
In week than he could. II was to be de-
sided by our cyclometers. Bought new cy-
;lometer, went up in the attic and began to
turn. Struck hot box at the two hundred
and eighty.seventh mile and stuck fast.
Never happened to n cyclometer before.
Just my luck. buffalo Express.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-17

w. II. PREEcE, the chief electrician
Of the English post Office, has at last
succeeded in telegraphing without
wires, sending messages with rapidity
and certainty distance Of seven miles
His method of telegraphing consists in
exciting series Of ethereal waves in
n given spot, from which they radiate
in every direction. He then detects
them by receiver The dots and
dashes of the telegraphic code are rep.
resented by the long and short series
of waves. This wireless tclegraphing
is designed for use principally between
ships in midocean or between light
houses and the shore.