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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

Nil Pomona, Cal, went wild recent
1y over n fall Of snow to depth Of one
inch in Pomona valley and for years
people will remember their SNOWFALL
battle of this winter among the orange
and lemon groves and avenues Of mag
nolias and palms. The whole popula-
ton Of Pomona was excited at the ex-
traordinary sight Of snow in the val
ley, and everyone who could get out
doors did SO. A great many men and
women who have never been outside
Of southern California rolled their first
snowballs, while many superstitious
Mexicans were frightened at the
strange fall of snow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

secretary of war, Russell A. Alger, Of
Michigan; Encouragement, Joseph Nc
Kenna, of California; postmaster-gen-
eral, James A. Gray, of Maryland;
secretary of the navy, John ID. Long,
of Massachusetts,; secretary Of the in
terror, Cornelius n. Bliss, Of New
York: secretary OF agriculture, James
A. Wilson, of Iowa.
The completion of his cabinet re-
moved weight OF responsibility from
the mind of the president-clcct, rs was
soon indicated by the relaxation Of the
rules that no cards would be received
nor any person admitted save those
having to do with the inaugural mr.
engagements or summoned to talk cabi-
net. Touching the appointment OF
Mr.. Bliss to the vacant secretaryship,
it can be stated on authority that, con-
trary to report, Mr.. Bliss did not ac-
cept the place with any understanding
that he would keep 1t for six months
or u year ut the longest, nor, in fact,
was there any conditional acceptance.
Also to set ut rest any doubt rs to the
reception OF the appointment by the
regular New York organization, it Is
said by the same authority that Mr..
Bliss selection is very gratifying to
Mr.. Platt and his friends, and that 1t
is regarded rs tending distinctly to in
sure harmony in the party in the state
of New York.
Cornelius n. Bliss, who has accepted
the tender Of portfolio in Mr.. Nc
Kinlcy's cabinet, was born in Fall
River, Mass, about 90 years ago At
the age of 20 he entered his fathers
commission house in New Orleans and
in 1913 went into business in Boston.
As a partner of John and Eben Wright
& Co., he opened branch store in
New York city, which was placed I'M
der his management. and soon became
the big end of the business. To-day 1t
is Bliss, Fabyan & Co., and Is recog-
nized us one of the leading dry goods
firms.
Mr.. Bliss was one of the founders OF
the New York chamber of commerce.
He interested himself in the banking
business, and is at present in the di-
rectories of many financial institutions.
In 1859 he married Miss Plummer. He
has always been interested in politics.
but never held any political Office ex-
cept the honorary one of member OF
the Pan American conference. lie was
president of the Protective Tariff
league for a long time. He de-
clined the nomination for governor
in 1885, when Ira Davenport
was nominated, and when his
friends were urging the nomination on
him in 1891 he went to Europe. He was
chairman OF the business mems commit
tee which tried to nominate Arthur in
1884, and was chairman of the famous
committee of New York city in 1893.
Although not in complete harmony
with the state republican organization,
Mr.. Bliss has financiered the republican
national committee in the last two ma
tional campaigns. His acceptance OF
the position of treasurer of the COM
mittee last year was at the express and
urgent solicitation of Maj. Mckinley
and Mr.. Hanna.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
THE new CABINET.
Cornelius N. Bliss to Become Secre-
tary Of the Interior.
NAMES OF THE CABINET OFFICERS.
Its Completion Removes Weight Of Re-
sponslbility from tho Mind Of Prcsi-
dent McIklnley-skctch Of
Mr.. Bliss' Career.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The chief
event of yesterday was the definite
completion of the cabinet, which prob
ably will be sent in TO the senate on
Friday for confirmation by that body,
as required by the constitution. The
last name added to the list was that OF
Mr.. Cornelius n. Bliss, Of New York,
who will become secretary Of the in
terror. He declined cabinet proffcr
some days ago, but yielded yesterday
TO the pressure OF his friends The
new cabinet, therefore, will be made
up as follows: Secretary Of state, John
Sherman. of Ohio; secretary Of the
treasury, Lyman j. Gage, Of Illinois;
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
THE PUSHING WOMAN.

How She Manages to Oct into Exeiu'
sive Sets.
Why one woman remains In the
humdrum circle she was born to, while
another, with equal advantages, 10
continually getting closer TO the most
exclusive society, Is mystery that will
never be solved by the confession OF
those who are succeeding. Your self
made man may be rather proud Of his
career. Your self-made woman Of the
world will never divulge how she TAR
rived" Diplomacy and push are the
winning cards. Why blame poor
woman for being ''pusher," when you
regard the same quality In o man OF
business most admirable?
~ have often wondered how Mrs.
Clymber secured so many desirable
foreigners for her functions" said ono
Of the lady's acquaintance, "but I
think have discovered ut least one OF
her plans. was dining ut the Bs' the
other evening. Many Englishmen
bring letters to them. Your visiting
Englishman, by the way, Is simple
soul when he first comes over, not
knowing who Is who at all and not
caring much, since he thinks of us all
us only Americans. The guest Of honor
ut this particular dinner was Sir George
Blackie, q young baronet Of large for
tune-one Of those fresh, lovely, we'll
groomed Englishmen, with only aver
age brains, the face Of IN Adonis and
the figure of IN athlete. You people
are awfully kind to a fellow Sir
George said to me. 4 never in my life
had so many invitations. Tonight I
have on q dinner, the opera, q supper
and dance, and I don't know one Of
the people who have asked me-
"'But IRE you goingT inquired.
wondering TO what queer places he
might be hidden and naturally anxious
he should be taught that there are
people and people, even in America
why, of course he answered, with
British candor, Il want to see as many
varieties as possible
"'Do you mean to say ! exclaimed,
that people just send you invitations,
without any acquaintance ut alp
yes, he replied! that is what / think
is SO kind. Now, l have card in my
pocket for Mrs. Clymber's box at the
opera, and am going on there from
here
81, too, was going to the opera with
old Mrs. Van Amsterdam, who, as she
surveved the house through her
glasses, remarked: There's that new
Englishmnn the women are raving
about, in that little Mrs. Clymber's
box. / wonder how she got him! I
felt that was showing true Christian
charity when i refrained from enlight-
ening the old lady. But then I really
liked Mrs. Clymber and had partaxen
of her salt only the week before."-N.
Y. Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
AIlarELLANEOUY.

ROBERT EATON, q negro, shot and
killed his wife with Winchester rife
ut Tunis, Tex, and then committed
suicide. No cause was known for the
tragedy.
THE strike of the tannery hands ut
Chicago was thought to be over, as
they agreed on the Goth to return to
work and leave their grievances in the
hands of the state board OF arbitra-
ton.
A Two-sToRY brick building, occupied
by several business firms, was burned
at Casey, ILL.,, early on the LIST and n
strong wind sent the flames TO two
adjoining blocks, which were soon
Quilted. Loss, S150,OOO, The cause OF
the fire was not known.
IT was rumored that Nevada was
likely TO pass legislation which would
make the state sporting paradise fol-
gambling, horse racing, prize fighting,
wrestling and other athletic amuse-
ments.
A CLIMAX In the Nebraska state treas
ury shortage Of over 100000 came
when Sheriff Trompen notified ex-
Treasurer Joseph BARLEY that COM
plant charging him with embezzle-
ment Of state funds had been filed and
q warrant issued for him.
IT was estimateS-Jh me s5th that
5000 wozlsiSen in Cincinnati and the
Kentucky towns and cities opposite
ia been thrown out Of employment
~ the stoppage Of inundated factories,
I - saw nothing of those kept from yqSk
/, i---dated homes gin
JoHN HASLoN, an engineer on tne'b.
& o. Southern road, was cut In twain
above the hips by his engine near
Olney, Ill. He had crawled under !,
to do something and did not set the
air brakes and Il started mp.
JoHN NICHOLS shot and fatally
wounded Joseph Lewis at Plain City
Utah, and then turned the gun on him
self with fatal results. Lewis had
charged Nichols with stealing watch.
FMrz RowsLER, q saloonkeeper a
Chicago, was found dead In his place
Of business on the 10th. Beside hin
| lay the body Of his wife. IL was be
| lIeFcd that he shot his wife and thur
oommlttqd suicide through tealQusy'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
MY LApY's DRESSING TABLE.

A little camphor and water should be
used o. q wnsh for the mouth and throat
II the breath Is not sweet.
A little fresh cold cream should be
Kept On the toilet table during the cold
weather, and applied 10 the lips and
hands every night II the s<in seems at
I'll rough or chapped.
A few grains Of alum In tepid water
win relieve those whose hands perspire
freely. A few drops Of sulphuric acid
In The water are also beneficial for this
purpoka, a. well q desirable for WISH
rs ths is,i whse ~ psupln nv,'b
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

A FRENCH doctor claims that in order
to modify the sounds Of the human
voice one has only to inhale the vapors
of certain liquids and essences. Thus,
inhalations of curacao, according to
DIR. Sandras, will raise the voice two
notes, the aspiration of nbsinthe will
add one high and two low notes.
There are other vapors that are said to
be even more efiicacious. For instance.
there are kerosene and turpentine and
strychnine. The effect of the latter,
according to the doctor, is positively
marvellous. He claims that 1t raises
the voice no fewer than five
notes,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

WOLVES, bears and other beasts OF
prey are proving serious menace to
the prosperity of the cattle and stock
raising industry in Colorado, said the
San Francisco Bulletin in recent Is.
sue. This fall their ravages on the
range and even on the inclosed lands
IRE costing the ranchmen and cattle
companies OF the state many thousands
of dollars monthly. The pests have
become SO emboldened by hunger and
force Of numbers that several cattle
and stock-growers have already
threatened to pull their capital out Of
the business and sell or abandon their
ranches.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
Andrew Carnerie Seriously Sick.

NEW York. March 3.-The World
says: Andrew Carnegie, the greatest
ironmaster in the world, lies danger
ously Ill at his home, Alta Crest, ut
Greenwich, Conn. lie contracted n
heavy cold Thursday and severe Mt
tack of the grip followed, now pneu-
monia is feared. DIR. Leander 7. Jones
has visited Mr.. Carnegie thrice daily
and Sunday DR.. Garmany. OF New
York, was called in consultation. Last
night Mr.. Carnegie had high fever,
but he was considered to have slightly
imnroYed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
wolco.t said to Have Won France.

WARRINGTON, March 4.-The German
bimetallic leaders assert that United
States Senator Wolcott, who recently
visited Europe in the interests of BIZ
mctallism, obtained an understanding
with France that that government
would take part in an international
monetary conference. 1t Is understood
at Berlin that Mr.. Wolcotts negotia-
lions with the British officials in Lon
don concerned the reopening Of the
Indian minis, the holding in the Bank
of England's Issue department of the
full amount Of silver authorized by the
bank act, and the raising Of the legal
tender standard Of silver TO Rlo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
A College Badge for Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, March Am interest
ing ceremony took place yesterday
in the parlors of the Ebbitt house by
which President-elect Mckinley was
made the recipient of a beautiful dia-
mond set badge, the official emblem OF
the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
President-elect Mckinley is member
of this Greek letter college fraternity
and still takes great interest in It
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

THErecord Of railway accidents print
ed every year by the Railroad Gazette
shows q decrease OF fatalities in 1890,
and also demonstrates how safe trav-
eler really is on q modern railway
train. For instance, 126 passengers
were killed last year, but the train
mileage was s34, 100000. This means
that on the average passenger can
travel over 5000, 900 miles before being
killed in n railway accident; or, to put
It in another way, he can travel back
and forth between New York and San
Francisco as frequently rs the trains
will carry him about 80 years before
his fatal accident Is due.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

Gov. CULBERsoN, of Texas, has writ
ten President Cleveland letter, asking
him to recommend federal aid by con-
grcss for the Afro-American exposition,
which is to he held in Houston in 1898.
1t will be On international nffair and
will be tie first general nssemblage Of
ncgroes since slavery times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

The xglehlfn Gold Zelda.

PERRY, Ok, March Am old Cali
fornia miner, just from the Wichita
mountains. in the Kiowa and CO.
manche Indian country, brings news
of daily conflicts between the police
and gold hunters in these mountains.
The gold and silver excitement runs
high, and daily the great crowd OF
prospectors is augmented by expert
,,,ld huntay-S
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

AMERICANS are the greatest travellers
on the face of the earth. II Is esti-
mated that every year from 10000 to
100000 people leave the country for
trips in Europe, going first class. Half
as many again go ut cheaper rates.
Some of these people go for years
stay, while others remain only few
months. A conservative estimate places
the total amount of money spent by
Americans abroad each year as at least
SIPS, O0n, 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

Discolorcd marble furniture after
restoration Is sometimes left with q
rough surface. II may be smoothed by
securing with fine sandstone and water:
rhen polish with a piece OF felt dipped
in fine emery powder and wrapped about
smoothing iron or brick to make q
fnt. even surface. Finish by rubbing
With fiue whiting and old soft rags
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

USscEuPULoUs persons IRE dcluding
The ignorant cx.slaves in some parts of
the south with the notion that they
are soon to be pcnsioned for life by the
general government. The originators
of the movement are enrolling the ex-
slaves and charging each small fee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
Two Psr,en. burned TO Death.

WHEELING, W. Va. March 4.-Early
yesterday morning John and Percy
Henderson, father and son, were
burned to death in their boarding
house on Chapline street. this city.
Both men had retired and were asleep,
and II is supposed that some miscreant
poured oil ON their bed and ignited II.
The police are investigating the matter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
yy.,kI,o Win Cut Throat.

Fort SCOTT, Kan, March 3.--Smith,
n nursery man Of Sherman, Tex, while
temporarily demented, cut his throat
in his room ut the Garfield hotel
here at three o'clock this morning,
left the hotel and wandered about
the federal building until daylight,
when he attracted attention and was
taken in charge by the police. He
slashed his throat five times with n
pocketknife, which was found in his
room
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

A. A. POWELL, of Cincinnati. is among
the tallcst men in the world, weighing
M pounds, wears No. 10 glove, ~
hat. u No. IL shoe and is feet "a
inches III height. Queen Victoria pre-
sented him with gold watch when he
was in the show business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
u.id for ExtrnditIou.

SAN Francisco. Feb. ss.-Frank Bul-
Ter. alins Ashe, alias Newman, the Aus
tralian murderer, was yesterday held
for extradition on the charge OF muir
dering Capt. Lee Weller and Arthur
Preston by United States Commissioner
Peacock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
Held for an Awful Crime.

LIBERTY, No., March s.-The grand
fury Of the Clay county circuit court
decided Saturday to indict William S.
Foley for the murders of his mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Foley, and his sister,
Fannie Foley, ut their home near here
November II last.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

A KENTUCKY man buys all the horses
he can get ut 81 head. Hekills them,
feeds the flesh to his hogs, sells the
hides and bones, and finds II profitable.
Whenever he buys horse for 81 and
he can sell II for 81 he let's 1t go, other
wise IL is fed to the hogs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

The Worlsingmen's hotel, which the
Salvation army has opened in Boston,
charges ), 10 and 10 cents for lodging,
, cents for supper, 5 cents for break
fast and cents for dinner. A bath Is
free, but not obligatory. The house
will contain 100 beds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

The savage monarch shook his head.
'Nisi bonum de mortuis," he said.
.That is, don't roast the dead. Iguess
you'll have to make it q plain Try"
The royal chef de cuisine heard the
kingly mandate in silence, rs became
him. As for his majesty, 1t was well
understood that he was strongly af'
fected by the inspiration Of the classics
-Detroit journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

WITH the assistance Of tho latest
American machines u piece of leather
can be transferred into pair of boots
in 81 minutes, in which time 1t passes
through the hands Of % people and 10
machines
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
sherman Resigns and Hanna Appointed.

COLUMBUS, o., March 4.-Gov. Bush
nell presented to National Chairman
Hanna at Washington to-day the com
mission and certificate which will
make him senator of the United States
from the state of Ohio to succeed Sena-
tor Sherman, who rendered his resi- gna-
tion to-day,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

The marked decline Of the immigra-
tion Of Polish and Russian Hebrews
into this country which has been OBJ
served of late is ascribed by the Mus
covite authorities to the fact that
South Africa has now taken the place
of the United States as the bourne Of
the Hebrew exodus The movement In
the direction of South Africa Is so
strong among the Jewish population in
Russia that in many places old women
and children are carrying on the yari-
Gus occupations and businesses, owing
to the fact that all those who are in
the prime Of life, especially the M
have emigrated to South Africa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

The address of President Clark the
other day before the committee on rail-
roads of the Connecticut Legislature
brought out the fact that electricity Is
destined soon to supplant steam IN
measure on tho railroads Of the coun-
try. Nevertheless. the prediction OF
some enthusiasts that steam locomo-
lives win be sold for scrap iron within
the nekt ten years Is hardly justified
by the fncts. For short hnuls, and es-
pecialiy for the suburban service OF
railroads, electricity as motor Is en-
tiroly feasible; and In all likelihood Il
win soon be generally employed But
Cor long haus electricity e 700 eossly'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

Lord Dufferin Is president Of the com.
mittee In charge OF the celebration OF
the four hundreath anniversary OF Ca-
bots discovery Of North America. whicn
VIII Be hsld this ysag ct Rrissoh Sehots
hone port
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
Amha.,ador Uhrs retention Asked.

BERLIN, March "A petition for the
retention here of Edwin 4. Uhl, United
States ambassador, signed by a num-
Der Of leading Americans in this city,
has been cabled to President-elect Nc
Kinley.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

The Greater New York, II Is COM
puted, will have 464 miles of car truck
within its limits. Philadelphia has
400, ST. Louis a9i, Baltimore 2a5, San
Francisco 23l and Louisville 1850. Chi
cago has 503 miles and Buffalo about
Ann
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
Wvitfsu NV n Man.

A woman never makes SO many en-.
cuses to company for the looks OF the
house as she does just after she has
spent two whole days getting 1t ready.
IN. Y. Press
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE inter
national monetary conference bill it
now n law, President Cleveland sign
ing IL this afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-03-06
CURRENT COMMENT.

Or the ten graves in the cemetery ut
Forest City, s. D., nine are said to be
occupied by the remains Of men that
died with their boots on.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-13
INTERNATIONAL TEAM CHESS.
Play Begun in the Ten Board Cable
Contest.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE great interna-
ttonal team chess match on ten boards be-
tween the United Kingdom Of Great Britain
and the United States Of America began this
morning. The British players were in the
Hotel Cecil, London, while the American team
were on the stage of the Brooklyn Academy
Of Music. The Americans playing were Pills
Hodges, Delmar, Helms, Iced and Nc
Cutcheon, assigned to the ten tables in the
order named The British team were: Black
burn, Locock, Atkins, Lawrence, Mills, Bel
bingham, Blake, Jackson. Cole and Jacobs.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the British UNI
pire, Prof. J. c. Rice, called play, and the
game opened as follows:
1-Blackburne VS.. Pilsbury, two knights
defense 2-Showalter VS.. LSocock, Ruy Lo-
pei. S-Atkins VS.. Burrill, Vienna gambit.
barry vs. Lawrence, P. GA. 5-Mills VS..
Hymes, French defense. 6-Hodges VS.. Bel
bingham, Ruy Lopez. blake VS.. Deimar,
French defense. S-Helmes VS.. Jackson, Ruy
Lopez. 9-Cole VS.. Iced, P. K4. 10Mc-
Cutcheon VS.. Jacobs, counter center gambit.
Great Britain played white on the odd num-
bered tables and the Americans on the even
numbered boards.
After seven and half hours play the match
was adjourned this evening, and will be re-
sumed tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock. The
results so far are not very favorable to the
Americans. McCutcheOn actually lost his
game. Burille and Helms are almost beaten,
while only Showalter may be looked upon as
a certain winner for the American team. Last
year the Americans beat their opponents by
AZ to 315 games. By request of the managers
of the British team this years contest had
to take place on ten boards. There a
large attendance of spectators and the excel
Chess club were much admired by the spec
tatOrS.