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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
SIX MEN MASSACRED.
Moonshiners Shoot Down Ohicers In
Wilda of Pope County, Ark.

Moopsbiners Shoot Down Onicers In the
wiida Of Pope County. Ark.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. Si.-six
men were probably massacred in the
wilds of the mountains Of Pope county
Sunday afternoon. Two were killed
outright, two were fatally wounded
and left for dead, two have mysteri-
ously disappeared, and are either dead
or being held captive by the blood
thirsty bandits who committed the
awful crimes. The killed are; Capt
b. F. Taylor, OF Searcy county, depu-
tv United States marshal; Joe Dodson,
Of Stone county, deputy United
States marshal. The fatally wounded
are two brothers named Renfrow, OF
Searcy county. The names OF the
missing men are not known, but
they are supposed to be deputy sheritfs
from an adjoining county. The VIC
tins were all officers, and the men
who did the awful work of carnage are
moonshiners of the boldest and most
desperate class.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

]. S. CAYNADAY, a professional lee
turer, is engaged in a fasting expert
ment at Waco, Tex, which he says he
will protract for laO days. He chews
tobacco and.drinks water, but says he
will quit both ut the end of 90 days
and thereafter allow nothing to enter
his mouth until the expiration Of the
full period of his fast. The purpose,
he explained, is to afford demonstra-
tion of the power OF will over the
flesh. He was quite weak and ap-
peared much emaciated, but declared
he had no craving for nourishment.
1t was freely predicted that he would
die Of starvation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
FROM TOPEKA TO JERUSALEM.
Il Would Take Train That Long to Carry
kanaaa Gralna. firuaaes mud Pnintoea.

Il Would Take Train That Long to Carry
Kansas Grains, Grasses and Potatoes.
TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. 3l--f the grains.
grasses and potatoes grown In Kansas In lcV'
could be loaded on cars Of the same time they
would make u train extending from Topeka via
London and Rome TO Jerusalem In the molly
land. II they could be thrown on the chicago
market Mt this time they would smother the
city so that the top OF the highest buiiuihR
would not be visible, and sell, at the present
prices, for ti0t. 2fS. $40. or i3isH6.3 more than
last years crop The state board OF agricul-
ture has not yet made Its reports, but the
figures given arc the averages OF the returns
received by the various railroads based on re-
turns from their agents throughout the state.
Wheat leads with bl,OOO.OOo bushels, worth
1000 200. Some put the figures higher, Dut
based on the prices paid In the center OF tue
state this figure is considered reasonable anu
conservative estimate.
II Ia estimated that the corn crop OF KANSAS
this year will be nearly 100000 bushels or
about 100000 less than It was last year Az
less than the present price IL VIII sell ior Az
OO0O0 Corn Is not nearly so short as was ex-
pccted early In the season. Reliable estimates
place II NJ nearly threc-quarters OF crop
The entire crop last year amounted TO 2i'o-o''
90 bushels
The oats crop this year VIII amount 10 DC
tween 2LOOO,WO and 20OO.iOo ana IL Is thousht
will have value OF .4,UOO,OOJ, according 10 tne
uses the farmers Will put II to. The value Oh
the oats crop last year was less than fS'Vp''n.
Rye Is valued mt $500, no and barley NJ Ss'o'oo'
FAX Is spiendiu this year nhu thc iafnio's
who have raised II VIII receive ior inc crop
over fi,O O.OO0
Sorghum Is also splendid crop In Kansas
this year ana the men VINO hsure say 'n". lho
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
TIE COAL STRIKE.
Operators and Miners Offlcials to
Have a Conference.
The BIG STRIKE NAY Be SETTLED.
President Dolan In Favor OF Standing Gu
for the 88-Cent Rate Pending Arbi-
tration-The Operators Are
Anxious 20 start.

PITTsBURGH, Pa, Sept. 2.-Pittsburgh
coal operators were to meet the ma
tional executive board of the United
Mine Workers Of America Mt eight
o'clock this morning at Columbus, o.
A con ference was to be held, and 1t Is
very probable that the big strike will
be settled, not, however, untilthe min
ers of the Pittsburgh district have a
say. This, in brief, is the situation,
and hopes are high that settlement
will follow the conference. II may be
prevented, however, by one side or the
other failing to make concessions that
seem to be in sight.
W. p. Bonney, who represents the
Scott interests; George W. Schlendcr-
berg. u. A. Andreys and j. c. Dysart
all boarded the train last night for Co
lumbus. None of them would say any
thing for publication except Mr.. Dy-
sart. lie said: "The miners officials
have asked to confer with us and we
are going to Columbus for that pur.
pose. That is all can say" 1t is ex-
pected that several Of the operators
from Cleveland will also be- In Column
lSis to-day.
That the miners officials think ia
vorably of the proposition submitted
by Thomas +. Young on behalf OF the
Senator Hanna interests is very evil
dent. 4 private message from Dis.
trict President Dolan last night says
the proposition will be considered,
but that he is in favor of standing out
for the Go.cent rate pending arbitra-
ton. II the executive board decided
otherwise. he said he would not agree
to il unless his constituents were con-
suited.
From one of the operators IL was
learned last night that some of the
local officials of the miners are in favor
of accepting the proposition. and 1t is
almost certain that convention will
be called. Whether the miners of the
district will agree to the compromise
is another question. Just now they
are much elatcd over the large attend
ancc at their mass meetings, and the
firmness exhibited by the men. Many
are of the opinion that they can win
out by holding on short time longer,
rs the operators must have coal for the
lake trade. The operators are anxious
TO start, and if settlement is not
reached at Columbus it is known that
they will resume with imported labor.
Secretary William Warner issued a
letter to the miners last night assuring
them that no settlement would be
made at Columbus below the 69-cent
rate without first consulting them in
convention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
Rnrrnre Of Returning Traveller

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The treasury
department is engaged in the prepare
ton Of regulations to govern the ex-
aminations to be made at the custom
houses under that clause of the new
tariff act limiting the amount Of per
sonal baggage of returning residents
Of the United States to 500. At the
request of President Shayne, Of the
New York merchants board Of trade,
the regulations will not be issued until
representatives of that body have beer
given hearing. One of the questions
which Is giving the treasury officials
some concern Is the definition Of the
word resident" in the act.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

"SnALL Memorial day be RELOCATED
into obscurity, becoming itself only a
memory" is u matter that has been
under consideration in various states
for some time past, the ground being
taken that the day set apart for honor
ing the memory of dead heroes is made
more of n time for iollification than for
paying tribute to those who fell in de.
Tense Of freedom. 1t is suggested that
Memorial day be observed on the last
Sunday in May, when services can be
held in the various churches and the
tributes from the living to the dead
placed on green mounds in the differ.
ent cemeteries.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
c.,hol,c Total Abstinence Union.

New York, Aug. sl.-Rev. Alexander
P. Doyle. OF the Paulist Fathers, gem
eral secretary of the Catholic Absti-
nence Union of America, has returned
from the s7th annual convention OF
the organization, just held at scran-
ton, Pa. Father Doyle says that the
convention was the most successful in
the history of the union, and was, in
many ways, one of the most impor-
tant The entire body now numbers
n, e54 members, of whom S,459, belong
ing to rs societies, were added in the
last year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
THE United States povernment main.

THE United States government main
tains n reindeer farm up in Alaska,
and at Fort Clarence, in the vicinity
of the lower Yukon, there are over
1000 of the animals and they are null
tiplying rapidly. Notwithstanding
their great number none of the deer
have been utilized as yet, although 1t
is expected that some Of them may be
put into service transporting the mails
Why would II not be good idea for
these animals to be disposed of to those
who are visiting the Klondike regions9
The government can help the miners
greatly by allowing them to become
possessed of them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

As the st. Louis Republic says, some
means ought to be speedily devised to
stop the mad rush to the Klondike.
For weeks reliable and wcll-informed
newspaper correspondents have been
warning people TO curb cupidity and
cool the ardor of adventure until the
winter comes and goes. Starvation,
added to the horrors of an Arctic win
ter. is us sure to follow the present
wild hcgira Us that winter closes in
upon the region and nine months Of
night succeed the three months of day
during which alone it is possible TO
hunt or dig for gold.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
an, Mneh nf a nnmnnnn.

WASHINGTON. Sept i.-Consul-Gen-
eral Lees investigation into the cir
sumstances attending the Lrrest Of the
young Cuban girl, Miss Cisneros, has
resulted in sweeping away great
deal Of the romance that attached TO
her case. The girl is not the niece Of
the Marquise Santa Lucia, as has been
proclaimed. but is the daughter Of .
poor but respectable cuben named Au'
Tustln cossio. Moreover Cen, Lee r.
ports that this girl u not an only
daughter, nor has abe been raised n
WEALTH ana luxury, bah = one q ayg
y r,r ch'|dz1u'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
Kansaa Cattlemen I'D Onts.

WICHITA, Kan, Aug. sO.-The farm
ers and small cattle dealers of Clarke
county are having trouble with the
big ranch owners over an organized
scheme Of the latter to drive out the
former and appropriate the entire
county to the use of u few big cattle
men. The farmers want the county
settled by agriculturists, and are or
ganized to resist every movement OF
the big ranchmen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
INTERESTING SCRAPS.

Women load and unload vessels in the
ports Of japan.
In Japan the locks are placed upon
the jamb instead Of on the door.
A floral curiosity Is on exhibition In
the Temple Gardens, London. It Is q
5000 orchid from Venezuela. 1t has
white aower which IN shape resembles
sea.gull with outspread wings.
The imperial library at Vlenna eud
the smpeTor's family library have been
consolidated. partly 70 save expensei
partly for cTeaier penFsnieucs e -
lpnrch'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept Private Sec
rotary Ed Little and State Accountant
Joe Riggs were recipients Of decorative
honors yesterday. Little received
from the khedive of Egypt the medals
and sash of the grand Gordon of the
Imperial Order of Medigidieh, with
the accompanying berat, or certificate.
Joe Riggs was the recipient at the
hands Of the grand lodge A. o. q. w.
of gold and jeweled past grand mas
ter badge,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

THE board of health OF Jersey City,
n. j., has brought charges against
Gustave Schmidt, n butcher of that
place, setting forth the fact that horse
flesh has been discovered in the sau-
sagcs which he has manufactured and
sold. lie has disappeared, leaving his
angry patrons in state of anxiety.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
Gov. O'Ferreil VIII Bolt.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The Post
prints lengthy interview with Gov.
Charles 7. O'Ferrell, of Virginia, who
last fall declined TO support the nomi-
nees and platform Of the Chicago con-
vention, and who is the recognized head
of the gold democrats Of Virginia.
O'Ferrell announces his determination
not to support under present condi-
tions the democratic state ticket re
Gently nominated at the Roanoke con-
vention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
LABOR CONFERENCE.
The ST. Louis Meeting Does Little Ex.
cept Pass Resolutions.
Another Conference Called to Meet In Chi
rago September 21-Injunctions by
Courts Denounced Extra ses-
sion Of Congress Abked.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. THE conference
IL labor leaders OF the country, which
has been in session here two days, fn-
ished its work yesterday evening.
The meeting was productive of several
sensational speeches and many resolu-
tions, yet no decisive action was taken
In the principal matter for which the
gathering was summoned-the abolish.
ment of government by injunction"
The resolutions, after q denunciation
Of the judiciary for its injunctions In
the coal strike in the preamble, are as
follows:
Resolved. That we hereby set apart Fri
iay ,ne .nire any Oh sep.emoer .r .S , as
sv smsrico and con,ribnie the earnings Of thu,
lay TO the support Of our struggling brothers,
The miners. and appeal 10 every union man and
VERY i,icnu VI '"''f '"''"s"ou' INV '''"''
% 10 nkrw'Sc M .,,. -, an, ,,,,nors I.
a., sc,,,ca nv the Goth dnv Of september. 1897,
md announcement made to that effect by the
president of the United Mine Workers, gen.
srai convention DC heIa ~ ensaso On Mona" ,,
II, "uioDs scc,ions branches lodges and kin.
ired organizations Of laboring men and friend.
81 their cause for the purpose OF CONSIDERING
further measures sure, IN Inc interest OF the s'r'Nhs
n R"'o,y S i Tim, we consider the Use Of tho
ballot MS the bes, and safest means for the
imelioration Of the hardships under which the
la6oring class suffers ,,,. o.-,,.-.,,. =, n,
hesoINeu, lhat the pubic ownership VI "'
uan,. so "nr as y, "~r ,ody noii,in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
want an Extra Session of Congress.
DESTRUCTIVE PRAIRIE FIRE.
Indian Territory Farmer Burns Out q Bum
bIebee's Neat with serious Results.

Indian Territory Farmer Burns Out q bum
biebee's Nest with Serious Results.
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. Sept. l.-Yes-
terday afternoon while making hay on
Johnson's meadow, west Of Bartles-
Vile, /. T., Smith Lonsbury, in order
to destroy n nest of troublesome bees.
applied lighted match to the grass.
The fire destroyed the bees, but got be-
yond his control and in n few minutes
was a raging prairie fire. The wind
was blowing n gale and the fire spread
rapidly, destroying many tons OF
hay, together with several farm build
ings. 1t next threatened to destroy
the town, but the entire male popula-
ton. realizing the danger, turned out
and by heroic efforts, got the fire
under control.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

FREMONT, o., Sept. 2.-Fremont is in
holiday attire. Last nights event was
& notable wedding. Ensign Harry
Eaton Smith and Miss Fannie Hayes
were married ut 1880. The bridegroom
is an officer of the United States navy,
the bride a daughter of r. ID. Hayes.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
7. W. Bashford. president of the Ohio
Wesleyan university.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
po,.oned bv Boucles. Ham,

FoRr SMITH, Ark, Sept AIT Van
Buren, yesterday George Miller and
family were poisoned by eating bone
less ham. Those affected are George
Miller, two sons Of Louis Speakers,
two of George Hclly's children and n
colored servant Miller and Holly's
eldest daughter are in critical condi-
ton, but the doctors think the others
are out of danger
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
shot a Cruel stepfather.

ENGLAND, Ark, Sept. a.-George
Young, T. prominent farmer OF In
aianola, was shot and killed by his
stepson Tuesday. Young had beaten
Che boys mother, and the son was de-
termined he should not repeat it.
This he did cruelty, and the son shot
Young, causing death in an hour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

WARRANTS have been sworn out for
many OF the Indians in the Indian ter
ritory who are living in polygamy and
otherwise disobcying marriage laws.
The Indians have employed counsel
and will take the eases to the United
States supreme court. Many Indians
still say they will shed blood before
they will be separated from any Of
their wives and children.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

FRENCH scientists, under the direc-
ton of the Paris museum of natural
history, are about to try to determine
whether man Is descended from the
ape and thus unravel the secret
Of the origin of the human race.
Prof. Armand Wire has obtained per-
mission from the French government
TO carry on a series Of experiments,
extending over many years, looking TO
the development from anthropoid apes
Of a type of animal identical with man.
It Is hoped to produce a human being
by using the same methods by which
nature is believed TO have slowly
evolved man from the monkey.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
a Merry LASSIE.
She stood Her Ground Against Heavy
Iiombardment OF Eggs.

Sombardment OF Eggs.
WICHITA, Kan, Aug. Sl.-The Amer
lean Volunteers went to Colwich Sum
day on a proselyting tour and were
egged for their efforts. The army
folks called the bystanders sinners,
whereupon the sinners got eggs and
clods and threw ut the volunteers, all
but one of whom took to their heels
The one who stood her ground was
girl. While covered with eggs she de-
fed them, saying, 'rll stand here I'M
ill Indictment day."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
COAL COMPANIES NEXT.

Attorney General Boyle VIII Prosecute
Operators Under Antitrust Law.
TopEKA, Kan, Aug. 3O.-Attorney-
General Boyle is said to be in posses
sion Of conclusive proof that the coal
companies have entered into combine
or trust and are operating in violation
of the Farrelly antitrust law. He also
has evidence that the companies are
violating the law prohibiting the pay
ment of wages in scrip on the COM
panies' stores. He proposes soon to
begin suits against the companies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

Two persons have lately lost Their
eyesight in London by having tho
sharp point of women's hat pins run
into their eyes by accident One case
was that Of n passenger on a coach
next to 4 woman with her hat fastened
by one of these pins, and another WA
that OF q child who was injured while
playing with companion The London
papers are now making warfare on The
use Of the long hat pin. Tho most pc
oullar thing about the hat pin ques
tlon q the fact that, willis the Unitet
etstss patent pface has Issued ~ pat
onis for bat fastener. 10 pin IN use !
cne thai be- neTtr bseu ralenipo'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
KLoNDIKE GOLD INFERIOR.
So Says the superintendent Of the New
York Assay once.

So Says the superintendent OF the New
York Assay once.
New YORK, Sept. 1.-Two lots OF gold
from the Klondike, the first ever re-
ceived here, have been assayed at the
New York assay office. One lot, weigh
ing A. 10 ounces, assayed 749 per cent.
fine gold and ai6 per cent silver, which
made the value sl5.4s an ounce. The
other lot, which weighed 10. IS ounces,
assayed s2OIf fine gold and ia silver,
making the value si6.95 an ounce.
Superintendent Mason said this Klon-
dixie gold was poor stuff. Ordinary
California gold assays $50 fine, sl7.57
AN 0unce
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
LITIGATION COMES HIGH.
The Kansas Contingent Fund Over Two
Thirds Used Up In Two Months.

Thirds Used Up In Two Months.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. So.-The litiga'
ton of the last few months has almost
eaten up the entire contingent fund
allowed to Gov. Leedy by the last
legislature. The allowance except for
rewards for the capture of criminals
and special purposes of the like sort
was $4,000. Not quite two months
have passed but the amounts drawn
from the contingent fund was 81, 541.77.
The stock yards fight was the principal.
almost the only item. 1t has cost the
state already nearly $1,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
EnaEe Bite Provas Fatal.

Kansas CRY. No, Sept L-Mra.
Belle Burton, who was bitten by . rat
tlasnake near Independence tan days
ngu, dlod yesterday, AZ one tins her
rssosery Was considered probable, bui
s;ood poisoning st n and pfpfoa
Isinl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
Immigration During Jolly.

WASHINGTON, Sept ?. The treasury
department has prepared the figures
showing the immigration for the
month of July. They show n total inn
migration into the United States Of
14,774, against a1,47l for the corre-
spending month last year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

BERNARD MOORE claims the townsite
of Skaguay. Alaska, having paid the
government 500 for ii, he says. ten
years ago, in conformity with United
States laws, and now thousands OF citi-
zcns in S!iaguay are claiming his land
bccauce of the gold rush.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

New YORK, Aug. Si.-George Stulz,
aged 65, assistant janitor Of Holy Trim
ity Cathedral church In Brooklyn, was
found dead in the vestibule Of the
church last night His watch was
missing, and It Is almost certain that
he was u1urderad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
PLENTY OF MONEY.
The State school Fund Commission Buying
Kansas Reminding Bonds.

u
Kansas Refundlng Bonds.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. S0.-The COM
missioners of the permanent school
fund are preparing to buy $4,000 OF
new refunding bonds to be issued part
by the city of Salina and part by Ellis
county. The big crops and influx of
money to Kansas has had their effect
on the school fund, and school lands in
western Kansas are selling rapidly.
Townships, counties and school dis.
tricts which have been delinquent OF
interest or principal or both are paying
up and the commissioners have more
money to lend than there is immediate
demand for. These counties and towns
are paying off the eastern money for
which they paid six and seven per
cent. with Kansas money that costs
them five per cent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
ann,. neath rrnred nIm,

OrruMwA, H., Aug. sl.-Luther
Brown, liveryman, died yesterday
morning, the result Of an operation. ].
N. Brown, his aged father, looked At
the remains, walked down to the river
and committed suicide by drowning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
Pr,.,aen, Andrews Asked to Remain.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept 1.-The cor
poration Of Brown university yester-
day voted, after long meeting. to re-
quest President Andrews to withdraw
mis- resignation as president of that
institution. The request was embodied
IN resolution TO Prof. Andrews,
which expressed the unanimous wish
Of the faculty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

DASvILLE, Va, Aug. sS-Dr John
Il. Cabell. prominent citizen of Dan
Vile, was killed at his country home
near Callands, IS miles from here, by
Edward Hawkins his tenant Cabell
had refused TO rent Hankins the farm
for another year and Hankins had re-
fused 70 move away.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
A Man and wife Under suspicion

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Aug. 3o.-Thc
body OF Christian Blossom, n veteran
of the soldiers home, was found in n
ravine in the Whitechapel district.
There were marks Of violence on his
neck and head. showing that he had
met death by choking. A saloonkeeper
named Strumsli and his wife have
been arrested.