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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-19

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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
WAS RUIZ MuRpEREp9
Committeeman Quoted NJ Indirectly Soy
Ing SO In Ills Ofilclal Report.

Ccnsul-General Quoted M Indirectly Say.
Ing 30 In Ills Onicial Report.
New York, June s.-The Journal this
morning publishes the full text Of Con-
sul-General Lees report on the Ruiz
case to Secretary Sherman. 1t Is dated
Havana, May 81, and says in part:
dcducc from my knowledge OF the facts the
following conclusions:
First-Dr. Ruiz was arrested on o false
charge
Second-He was placed under IN improper
jurisdiction and died before the proper tribunal
considered his case, thereby giving him no OPP
portunity to prove his innocence.
Third-ue was kept "incommunicado" In o
solitary cell for ISL hours in violation Of his
treaty rights, which limit such confinement 10
~ hours
Fourth-He died from congestion OF tho
brain. produced by blow on the top OF the
head
Flfth-Therc are two theories connected
with the wound on tho head. One. that In 0
state OF mental excitement he ran across this
cell. rs described by one OF the jaicrs, and
butted his head on the door In frantic
effort to get out Another, that he was struck
over the head with one Of the clubs car
ried by the jailers-by the immediate watch
man who had probably ordered him
TO cease his cries for relief aud for his chill
dren, and upon his not doing so. struck him
with more force than he intended. or II Is pos
sibc the blow was delivered to make him con-
fcss or give evidence against others 1t Is
possible he went mad, and many causes COM
bined to produce such n result.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
TWO DOOMED MEN.

Missouri Supreme Court Refuses New
Trials for 80. Louis MurdererA
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, June 9.-The
state supreme court affirmed the judg-
ment of the St Louis circuit court in
the case Of George Thompson and An
drew Warton, convicted Of murder in the
first degree, and sentenced them to be
hanged on July s. Warrior is gypsy,
who killed his wife by cutting her
throat with razor because she would
not live with him. Thompson, who Is
q negro, was convicted Of killing ]. NJ.
Cunningham, sexton Of St Peters
Episcopal church, in an attempt to
poison the church organist for some
fancied wrong.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12

TOPEKA, Kan, June 1.-The First
national bank of Topeka has brought
mandamus proceedings in the supreme
court against State Treasurer Heae-
bower to compel him to issue war
rants to pay for $4,000 Graham
county bonds and $1,000 bonds
Of the Wichita board Of educa-
ton, which were recently purchased
by the state school fund commits
sioners, but were held up by Mr.. Hcfle-
bower. In refusing to sign the war
rants Mr.. Heaebower declared that
the school fund should not, while he Is
treasurer, be loaded down with any
more questionable securities such as he
believes the bonds mentioned to be.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
TowNE FOR CHAIRMAN.
The Minnesota ex-Congressman Heads th
National silver Party

Tho Minnesota ex-Congressman Heads the
National silver Party.
CHICAGO, June o.-Thirty-two states
were represented ut the first meeting
Of the provisional committee OF the
national silver republican party, which
met In executive session yesterday.
Beside the committeeman of the vari-
GUS states represented, over 100 silver
republicans were present from all parts
Of the country. Aplan of organization
was mapped out, the machinery TO be
in tho hands of an executive commit
tee Of seven. The resolutions declared
that the restoration OF silver as money
was the paramount issue and no other
question was considered ut the confer
ence. The resolutions were signed
by Fred T. Dubois, Idaho, chair
man; j. j. Harper, Ohio; ].
D. GARRISON, Missouri; E. G. Wat
kins, Michigan; A. J. Mosset, Ken
lucky; A. M. Stevenson, Colorado;
Charles A. Towne, Minnesota, and Ben
S. Dean, secretary, New York. Charles
A. Towne, of Minnesota, was elected
permanent chairman of the national
committea
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
ILLINOIS JUDICIAL ELECTIONS.
Republicans Win In Cook County and
Throughout the State Generally.

Republicans Win In Cook County and
Throughout the State Generally.
CHICAGO, June a-The judicial cleo
ton yesterday was carried by the re-
publicans, who elected all their dele
gates by pluralities of about $1,000 in
the city and 1000 in the county, OUT
side Of the city. Although the ticket
was called republican, 1t included all
the IA judges now on the bench Of the
circuit court, eight republicans and
six democrats. The silver party had
Ave candidates In the field for the cir
cult bench, but its candidates secured
only about one-afth as many votes rs
the republicans. The amended Tor
rens land title law was overwhelm.
ingly adopted. Judicial elections were
also held throughout Illinois. Re
turns indicate that the republicans
have carried la Of the II districts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
OKLAHOMA BANDIT RAID.
Several Stores In Pottawatomic County
Robbed by Outlaws.

Several Stores In Pottawatomic County
Robbed by Outlaws.
GUTHRIE, Ok, June 0.-News jus,
reached here of q wholesale raid made
by bandits in the extreme southern
part OF Pottawatomie county. They
first visited Morrison's general store at
Violet Springs, held up the proprietor
for several hundred dollars and robbed
the store OF large quantity of goods.
At Avoca, they looted the large store OF
z. Perkins, securing q large quantity
Of plumber, and the same even
ing held up and robbed party
Of frcighters, securing s225 They
next visited the noted Corner saloon,
at the junction Of Oklahoma, the Chick
asaw and Seminole countries, and
held up the large crowd there, robbing
every man, us we'll Us the till of the
saloon, and securing n quantity Of
whisky, which they took with them
into the thick woods of the Seminole
country,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
workingmsn's Insurance.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Some valuable
statistics relative TO the growth in
Germany of the workingmen's insur-
snce system have been received ut the
state department from United States
Consul Stern at Bamberg. These so
cieties insure against sickness, &C
cident and old age, and, In the
opinion Of the consul, have had
a beneficial influence upon the
economical and social position Of
the German working classes In ten
years, from 1855 70 1895, claims TO the
amount OF s2o6, OILS, s24 have been paid
70 s5,061, $40 persons, and $3.50. 900 per
day. Is distributed in such benefits.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12

Bob Orr Dangerously Shot ut Mount Yer,
non. No., by Hls Victims Father.
AURORA, Mo-, June S.-R. j. McIn-
tyre, q prominent citizen and lumber
merchant of Mount Vernon, shot and
dangerously wounded Bob Orr, rs the
latter was about to board q freight
train to take car Of stock TO Kansas
City. Orr had been accused of
betraying McIntyre's daughter and Is
said to have been engaged to girl
at Rogers, Ark. After the shooting,
Mcintyre gave himself mp to the
sheriff. The affair has created big
sensation. Both families are promi-
nent In business and social circles, the
man shot being teacher in the Pres
byterinn Sunday school.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
MONEY INSTEAD OF GRAIN.
Plan to Ship Cargoes of Wheat to India Has
Been Modified.

Plan to Ship Cargoes OF Wheat to India Has
Been Modified.
WASHINGTON. June s.-Lewis Klopsch,
publisher of the Christian Herald, Of
New York, which had undertaken to
procure cargoes of grain to be sent to
the famine sufferers in India, has no.
titled the navy department that the
grain on hand will be sold and the
money forwarded to India instead, us
the best and speediest means Of relief.
Mr.. Klopsch writes that the delay in
securing ship was one of the rea-
sons for the change.in plan. Then, too,
the Indian roads ut this time, the wet
season, are very difficult of passage,
while the natives, having been made
to believe by INSCRIPTIONS native grain
dealers that the Americans have poi
soned the wheat that was to be sent to
them, refuse to eat any of it under any
circumstances.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
A PECULIAR SECT.
Meeting OF Dunisards at Frankfort, Ind, q
Very Successful One.

Meeting OF Dunisards mt Frankfort, Ind, q
Very Successful One.
FRANKFORT, Ind, June 9.-Thc ma.
tional conference Of the Dunkard
church, which has been in session near
Rossvillc, in this county, for several
days, adjourned last night. This gath.
ering has been the most noted held
for several years. There were repre-
sentatives present from almost every
state in the union. In this and the
surrounding counties there are many
Dunkards and, despite the singular
ideas and peculiar style of dress, there
is no more prosperous people any.
where. They own model farms, and
their homes, as rule, IRE substantial
and convenient. The German language
Is used in all church work. The Dunk.
ards all cut their hair alike, follow the
same style in shaving, and they also
dress very much the same. The men
invariably kiss when they meet and
also when they separate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
POEM CAUSES A MURDER.
Irate Politician wantoniy Stays nm Ard
more Editor.

Iratc Politician wantonly Stays nm Ard
moro Editor.
WICHITA, Kan, June Sat Ard
more, l. T., James Williams, editor of
the Daily Chronicle, was shot through
the heart by Clarence Douglass, an
Ardmore politician, in the presence of
hundreds Of people. Douglass was the
subject of an article, written in Josh
Billings style, which appeared in
the Chronicle yesterday. His name
was not mentioned therein, but
his public career was held up
to ridicule and his political am
billions referred to in such n man
ner us to leave the subjects identity
very evident. When Douglass met
Williams he accused him Of the author
ship of the Objectionable article, and
Williams laughingly admitted that he
wrote it. Douglass Immediately drew
his gun and fired.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
BAILEY FOR BRYAN.
The Texas Congressman on tho Democratic
Outlook for 1900.

Aue AtAhb oh tuc
Outlook for 1900.
WASHINGTON, June S.-Congressman
Joseph w. Bailey. Of Texas, the house
leader of the democracy. has come out
fatty for the denomination of William
Jennings Bryan for president In 1000.
sit seems to be the almost unani-
nous opinion of the democrats with
whom have been brought in contact,
personally and otherwise" said Mr..
Bailey, that the democratic party
should commit itself unreservedly to
the readoption Of the Chicago platform
of 1890. The almost universal desire
appears to be to add nothing to and
abstract nothing from that platform,
but to accept it without qualification
or reservation us the principles of the
democratic party for 1900. 1t will be
impossible to disassociate Mr.. Bryan
from that platform"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
HARVEST HANDS IN DEMAND.
Women and Children In Oklahoma and
Southern Kansas Working In the Fields.

Women and Children In Oklahoma and
Southern Kansas Working In the Fields.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-Post Office In
spector William I. Sullivan, writing
from Wichita, Kan, to friend in this
city about the conditions in Kansas
and Oklahoma, gives the following in
teresting information:
Al Oxford, Kan, the democratic postmaster
and others told me that farmers In that local
ity had inquired for ut least . hands during
the past week. rs they wanted help In their
harvest and corn crop. but there was not TN
Idle man In the community ind n tramp had
not been seen In four weeks They said that
the same condition existed oil over southern
Kansas, where the wheat and rye harvest will
he immense have seen several farmers from
Oklahoma, who assure me that their wheat
will average 10 bushels to the acre. the largest
crop ever raised, and that they will not have
help enough TO take care OF It. Women and
girls are preparing to help save the crops.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
EVERYBODY CAN TRAVEL.
Indications That Railroads VIII Make Yer
Low Fourth of July Rates.

Indications That Railroads VIII Make Very
Low Fourth Of July Rates.
CHICAGO, June 9.-There Is strong
probability that passengers over the
western roads who desire to make ex-
cursions on the Fourth Of July will be
able to do 1t cheaper than during any
recent year. The original proposition
of the western roads was TO make q u
fare for the round trip on the Fourth of
July, but the Missouri Pacific has made
havoc with the plans Of the other roads
by announcing that 1t will make n
rate of one fare for the round trip be-
tween all points on its line within 200
miles of each other. Other roads arc
expected to meet this rate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
BIG RAILROAD MORTGAGE.
Lake Shore q Michigan Southern Bonds IT.
self for e5O,OOO,OO0.


self for e5O,OOO,OO0.
CHICAGO, June "a mortgage for
800, 1000, 900, the largest ever placed on
record in Cook county, was fled with
County Recorder Simon yesterday
afternoon. 1t Is given by the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern railway to
the Union Trust Co., Of New York, and
John T. Dye. of indianapolis, Ind,
trustee. The object Of the mortgage
Is to Issue bonds with which to refund
the bonded Indebtedness Of the COM
pany, amounting tos4s, 10s, 900, bearing
seven per cent. interest, and to raise
money for present needs The new
bonds are to bear 81 per cent. interest
and mature in 100 years from June 1,
1897
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
ANDERSON WILL FIGHT.
II Leland ID Appointed Pension Agent ut
Topeka He Threatens Trouble.

II Leland ID Appointed Pension Agent ut
Topeka He Threatens Trouble.
TOPEKA, Kan, June a.-Maj. I. j.
Anderson, of Topeka, has practically
given up hope that he will be appoint
ed pension agent by President McKin-
ley, but he is very emphatic in his
prediction that Cy Leland's appoint
ment to that position will give
the republican party in Kansas seri-
Gus trouble. Maj. Anderson's petition
asking for his appointment was the
most formidable ever sent from Kan
sas. While Maj. Anderson did not say
1t in so many words, he intimated that
In case he was turned down by Presi.
dent Mckinley and Senator Baker, he
would organize the old soldiers of
Kansas for fight against them and,
II need be, against the party.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
WITNESS DAVIS DISMISSED.
The Kansas Supreme Court Discharges the
Rccalcitrant Bribery Witness.

The Kansas supreme Court Discharges the
Rccnicitrant Bribery Witness.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 7.-Saturday the
supreme court discharged 7. c. Davis,
the witness who was held for con tempt
by the bribery investigation commit
tee because he refused to testify be.
fore 1t. The opinion is written by As
sociate Justice Allen, Associate Jus.
ticc johnson concurring in the
order discharging the prisoner,
but dissenting on minor points.
Chief Justice Doster writes a
long dissenting opinion. The dis
charge of Davis amounts to q dissolu.
ton OF the committee. Radical popu-
lists, although the discharge of Davis
was looked for, are in great rage ut
Mr.. Justice Allen because he refused
to concur with Chief Justice Doster.
Threats are made that Allen will be
turned down by the populist conven.
ton next year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
MISSOURI NATIONAL BANKS.
Abstract OF Their Condition Mt the Close of
business on May II.

ADotruct OF luetF GouutttUu tuc NiOst Vi
business on May II.
WASHINGTON, June 9..-The abstract
Of the condition OF the national banks
Of Missouri, exclusive of St Louis,
KANSAS City and st. Joseph, at the
close of business on May IL, us reported
to the comptroller Of the currency,
shows the average reserve to have been
1898 per cent. against 1918 per cent.
on March o: loans and discounts in
creased from s7,l96.53O to S7,a7O,3I
stocks and securities decreased from
s7aa,7 ia to s71O, 100: gold coin Increased
from s340,093 to s3i7,ai9; total specie
increased from si9l, 3l4 to si93, 1IOi law
full money reserve decreased from s79s,-
AL to STA, $50; individual deposits de-
creased from lose, S57 to So, 0S5,2j4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
COURT ROOM TRAGEDY.
Ono Lawyer Kilia Another During o Dis
pute at junction City, Ark.

~
pute nj Junction City. Ark.
JUNCTION CITY, Ark, June a
bloody tragedy was enacted here yes
terday in Justices court room, in
which one man was murdered and
which may result in the lynching Of
the murderer. The murdered man
was w. d. Coffee, Of Eldorado, and the
murderer is ]. ]. Sheppard, of the same
place. Both men were lawyers. Coffee
and Sheppard were opposing counsel
in trial before the justice court. Dur
ing the progress of the case the attor-
neys became involved in dispute and
abused each other, shocking profanity
being used. Coffee picked up chair
and Sheppard drew pistol and fired
four shots in rapid succession into
Coffce's body, killing him almost in
stantly. Sheppard is in the city Gala
boose under q heavy guard to prevent
lynching.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
ECCENTRIC MAN DEAD.

Joseph Richardson, who Made Fortune
I'm Railroad Building, Passes Away.
NEW York, June 9.-Joseph Richard
son, an eccentric millionaire, died here
yesterday. He made his fortune in
railroad building, and was closely as
ISOLATED with the Vanderbilts and
Goulds. He constructed large sections
Of the Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific,
Iron Mountain and Mexican Central
railroads. He came rs q poor boy from
England. Mr.. Richardson's fortune
has been estimated ut or, 1000, 900. He
dressed more like . tramp than .
wealthy man and lived and died in .
house which was only five feet wide.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
Next Meeting IN Rome.

CHICAGO, June S-The Universal
Postal congress will hold its next sex
tennial convention at Rome, Italy, In
February, 1908. This decision was
reached at the last meeting Of the
body at Washington, but was with
held from the public. Il win be form
ally announced at the close OF the
present convention next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
srA1n o, ONO, Orr or ToL.Do, J.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner Of the firm Of +. j: Cheney
Co., doing business s in The city q 1T Toledo
firm win pay the sum Of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case Of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. d.
iSS8. A. w. GLEASON,
[Seal] Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. +. ]. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
Topolrn WOMAN Shoot. \ Burrlar,

TOPEKA, Kan, June 7.-Yesterday
morning at leo o'clock, Mrs Anna Cum
ningham shot n burglar who was in
the act of entering second story win
dow TO her bedroom. The wounded
burglar escaped, leaving behind several
clots of blood, which indicate that he
received dangerous wound.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
natal Collision on . Railway Curve.

HUDSON, Wis, June s.-Five men
were instantly killed and four were
badly injured by u collision on the
Omaha railroad, near Hudson Junction,
yesterday afternoon. The trains were
running at 4 high rate of speed and
met on 4 sharp curve, affording the
crew no possible escape.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
A Good Thing for Tonei.n.

TOPEKA, Kan, June THE Santa
Fe has begun work on a new shop
building at Topeka that will cost
about $4,000. 1t will be 792 feet long
by 145 feet wide, and will be located
on about three acres Of ground imme-
diately east of the present shops. 1t
will have capacity of about 100 cars
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-12
A. o. U. W. SUPREME LODGE.
Tho goth Annual Meeting at Milwaukee,
Degree of Honor Officers.

MINIATURES, June 9.-The 25th
stated meeting of the supreme lodge,
Ancient Order of United Workmcn of
the United States and Canada, opened
in Milwaukee yesterday with all the
supreme officers and members Of
standing committees, as well rs
about 100 delegates present. The ses-
sions will continue for a week or ten
days. officers of the Degree Of Honor,
the woman's branch Of the order, were
elected as follows: Chief of honor,
Mrs. NJ. j. Stewart, San Francisco;
lady Of honor, Mrs. Blewitt, bismarck,
n. d.; chief of ceremonies, Mrs. Adlai
Harding, Hebron, Neb.; recorder, Mrs.
Mary Tinker, jackson, Mich; receiver,
Mrs. Biclsford, Manchester, N. II.