davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-14

EpHH no 1. A. ~ Acclored1 AGs&srna
q thincHo Masonic ~ WeTf. AI2&, k1S9<
- Catalogues of MssoEip hQnh& arid SSn*S
With ogstcn nyicpA New flluN1ra>eN {3ln-
tuf{ or Nt&NIU1EHuKX Cor ANHa<f WHHS2ro
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-14
1::WrOught
Iron Range Co.

have opened sales rooms at yr1
Douglas ave next door to the
p~ostofice. They sell exclu-
sively the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
INTERVENTION IN CUBA.
Most OF the Powers In Europe Would Justi-
~ the United States In stopping the

Moat Of the Powers In Europe Would Justi-
fy the United States In stopping the
War.
WASHINGTON, Sept. a3.-The state de-
partment officials refuse to discuss the
important statement made in the AS
ISOLATED press cable dispatch from
Madrid that the countries of Europe,
with the exception of Austria, justify
the interposition of the United States
in favor of termination of the Cuban
war. Still, it is recalled that
while Mr.. Woodford was tarry-
ing in an apparently purposeless
manner in London and Paris
instead of proceeding to his post in
Spain, it leaked out that the United
States minister's visits Mt various
European courts was to sound the gov
ernments, with view to learning
how intervention in favor of Cuba
would be regarded. Although it was
generally supposed ut the time that
this effort would not succeed, there is
now good reason to accept the state
ment in the Madrid cable US fully war
ranted by the facts. With such lever
in the hands of Mr.. Woodford, and OF
it's existence the Spanish government
must be aware by this time, 1t Is re-
garded as extremely improbable that
il would reject any tender of our good
offices, made in spirit OF friendship
and disinterestedness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
DEAREST WAS THIRD.
A Whcclman Gets Some Tany Not In
tended for Him.

tenued Tor HIN.
There Is one amusing feature about wheel
riding that all old riders, and q good many
new ones, must have noticed. That Is the
way moderately proficient rider will carry
on a conversation with some one behind him
without really knowing who that some one
may be. A moderately proficient rider
isn't clever enough to turn his head to look
backward, and SO he talks right on in the
dark
The other day a wheelman was coming
up the Dodge street hill. There isn't much
OF hill on Dodge street, but slight rs i is
il bothcrs the new riders. just ahead OF
the whcelman in question, who was riding
at leisurely rate, was n stout lady, mounted
on new bike. Halfway up the incline
the wheelman was astonished TO hear her
call out:
Coming, dear"
The w6eelman didn't answer. He felt
sure the inquiry couldn't be to him, and he
"All out Of breath, DEAR" she called
again.
And again the wheelman made no reply.
Don't be discouraged" she cheerily
shouted. you'll get there by and by, dear.
est"
The wheelman thought SO too, but he
made no mention OF the fact.
docs it tire oor little armies so muchee@
continued the stout lady.
That was too much for the wheelman. He
put on steam and passed the lady. As he
whrled by she caught sight OF his smiling
countenance.
"Oh, beg your pardon" she cried, and
narrowly averted tumble.
When the wheelman had gone little
further he looked back over his shoulder
and saw lank young fellow, with fuzzy
little side whiskers, toiling YEARLY up the
hill.
And he feels pretty sure that was "dear.
est. cleveland Leader.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
CORN CROP is MADE.
Expert Snow Says the Yield VIII Not Ex.
coed 1,75O.OOO,O 900 Bushels.

coed 1,75O.OOO,OOO bushels.
CHICAGO. Sent. 2l.-Crop Expert
sno,,, s,,s q, tho T;mos.JJerald.
Smo" 90! =. ,.-,..sa,.s y, ,ho lac, ,oo,
INC iIos.s " ,ne v.os,ns ua' y, 's ~. =, ,ss
10 NOT m,u'e.,any "mee, '"e 'osn III VI a,
year. lne .ns.. VIZ" e'n " ,,e ro,,,u,, soa'
wnica plcecucu ',i's us =, t"u ",,..-
son Vi i'v. pusneu eo'n oeson. ,,.,..,,I, 80 4.
Ilpeneu inc crop UP qu'.c Us .nv' 10 e
tuc Cusc III gCut VI hoih"A soh"''oHN
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
RETURN OF LIEUT.. PEARY.
Back from His Preliminary Polar Trip,
bringing the Big Meteoritc.

Back from His Preliminary Polar Trip,
bringing the Big Meteoritc.
SYDNEY, c. b., Sept. oi.-The steam
sealing bark Hope, with r. L. Peary
and party on board, returned from
north Greenland. arrived here yester
day afternoon. All on board are
we'll. The Hope came into port
burning her last ton OF coal
and with her bulwarks and decks
giving evidence Of the furious seas
of an unusually stormy summer. She
is nearly as deep in the water us when
she left here in the latter part Of July,
with her bunkers full of coal, for the
huge Cape York meteorite, the
largest in the world, is in her
hold, and bedded in tons of bal.
last. Lieut.. Peary has on board also
six Cape York Esquimos who will 60
with him when he returns next year
to attempt to reach the North pole.
The Esquimos have their tents, dogs,
sledges and canoes. They are eager
for the undertaking, and all the
arrangements have been made. The
expedition visited Cape Sabine, and
relics Of the Inflated expedition led by
Greeley have been obtained. The sum-
mer in Baffin bay was marked by
almost continuously stormy weather,
and bv an unusual scarcity of ice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
The Cananied Ceiling.

The canopied ceiling has been married by
vandal hands and its stars are eclipsed by
whitewash. The time was when the CELL
NC seemed like summer night, blending
Of starlight and the light OF other days. A
merchant prince in the days which, old New
Workers know so well had built the house.
His bedroom was finished with this won:
ierful ceiling, which arched up and dropped
1t the corners like the great sheet which
the apostle saw. An Italian artist came
over the sea especially to paint this won
drous ceiling He mixed his colors while
mis- minds eye saw night upon the Yes
uvian bay. The color was of the blue OF q
summers day washed with darkness. The
stars shone from out the field of blue like
ylittering clasps Of the trailing garments Of
the night. Beneath such sky man might
find repose. Then the evil day came to tho
house OF the canopied ceiling, The neigh,
oorhood became no longer fashionable and
the house became the home OF tenement
dwellers. The new tenants splashet the
canopied ceiling with whitewash and blctted
out the stars forever.-N. Y. Telegram.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
a HIGHER STANDARD.
Missouri Dental Colleges Get the state
Examine Would 10 Matrlcuinnts.

Missouri Dental Colleges Get the state TO
Examine would-Be Matrlcuiants-
KANSAS CRY, NO., Sept e2.-The den.
tai colleges Of the state have asked
Superintendent of Schools Kirk to pass
upon the credentials of all applicants
for admission to schools OF dental sur
gerry and to examine those who have
no credentials. This step has been
decided upon in order to raise
the standard Of dentistry In Mis-
souri,. Heretofore no standard for
matriculants has existed save that de-
cided upon by the respective colleges,
the qualifications for admission being
different ut each institution. Super
intendent Kirk, who was in the city
last night, outlined the qualification.
which will hereafter be exacted OF all
matriculants:
The qualifications for matrlculants will DO
knowledge OF first year high school course
This will include algebra TO quadrnticS. cle'
mcntary physics and first year Latin course,
with all the branches taught In the ward schools
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
HURRICANE IN FLORIDA.

Several Persons Reported Drowned and
Much Property Destroyed.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. ?2.-Flori-
da was visited by a West India hurri'
cane yesterday. The rain In Jackson
willie has been almost continuous for
the past 30 hours, but 1t was not until
early yesterday morning that wind nc
companied II. The maximum velocity
here has been between 80 and 10 miles,
accompanied by sharp gusts. At Fer
nandina great damage was done along
the river front Two people, names un'
known, arc reported to have been
drowned. The center Of the storm APP
pears to have passed over Titusville
and Cocoa, about 100 miles south OF
this city. At the former place 10 inches
OF rain fell and washouts are reported
on the railroads. At the latter several
buildings were demolished and several
fishermen possibly lost their lives
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
DISEASE SPREADING.
Yellow Fever Microbes lncubating and
More Cases Expected.
Fears at Edwards That the Mia Type May
Bccome More Maiignant-A Case In
Texas-Four New Cases ut
Mobile, Ala.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 23.-The official
record in the board Of health Office
last night at six o'clock showed total
of la cases since six o'clock Tuesday
evening and two deaths. The new
cases are for the most part widely
scattered, and several Of them at least
do not seem to have been the outcome
Of local infection. It is apparent that
the microbes brought over in baggage
from Biloxi and Ocean Springs are still
incubating, and that many more cases
OF fever are to be looked for. The sys-
TEN of quarantine and sanitation in
vogue here is unquestionably showing
good results, and whatever spread
there Is of the sickness Is confined to
houses in which yellow fever already
exists or in premises Immediately ad-
joining.
THE DISEASE SPREADING RAPIDLY.
EDWARDS. Miss, Sept. 90. Eight new
cases of yellow fever were reported
yesterday, making q total to date of so.
Deaths, one-Mrs. Anna Henry. Total
deaths. three. S. Nathan isrreported
sinking. Doctors say he cannot live.
Mrs. Greaves Is dangerously sick. All
other cases are reported doing well.
The disease is rapidly spreading, and
while it is regarded rs mild type yet
it is feared II will become more malig-
nant. owing to the cool weather now
prevailing. We have more than 100
families inside our lines unaffected,
with total OF 500 souls, and indica-
tions are that nothing but killing
frost can allny the disease. DIR. Pur-
nell has applied to the Howard asso-
citation Of Vicksburg for more help,
doctors and nurses.
A YELLOW FEVER CASE IN TEXAs.
AUSTIN, Tex, Sept. a3.-Gov. Culber-
son received telegram from State
Health Officer Swearingen yesterday
announcing that n genuine case of yell
low fever was in existence ut Beau
mont. A suspicious case was reported
there to Gov. Culberson Tuesday, and
he at once sent Swearingen to investi.
gate. Yesterday Swearingen reported
to him by wire that the case, which was
that of small boy, was genuine vel.
low fever, and the boy had died at an
early hour in the morning.
FOUR NEW CASES AT MOBILE.
MOBILE, Ala, Sept. a3.-New cases,
four; previously reported, 80; dis
charged. five; previously reported one.
No deaths.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25

Ex-LIEUT. Gov. PERCY. DANIELS, of
Kansas, has n startling proposition to
make at the irrigation congress to be
held in Nebraska. His plan is to tap
the Missouri river at the mouth of
Milk river in Montana and turn its
waters into canal that will empty
into the Red river of Texas. The
length Of the canal would be LOO
miles. The cost of the canal, in his
Judgment, would be $500, OOO,O 900. The
building of it would give employment
10 the surplus labor OF the nation and it
would give the semi-arid lands of the
west an inexhaustible supply of water
for irrigation purposes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
LOOKS LIKE WAR.
unwarranted Activity Reported In
United States Naval Circles.
Commanders OF Naval militia Hold Con-
ference mt washington-signlfic
Remarks of Assistant secre-
tary Roosevelt.

New YORK, Sept. 23.-''This country
Is on the verge OF war with Spain"
These are the words OF Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy Roosevelt, who
used them Mt a'confcrence with some
of the commanders Of the naval militia,
whom he had summoned to Washing
ton to learn OF the state Of their COM
mands and the number Of men that
can be depended upon to complete the
complement of the warships and the
auxiliary navy. Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt cautioned the gcntlmen
who had been called into the confer
ence not to underestimate the gravity
Of the situation. The navy depart
mcnt is preparing to use every avail
able man of the naval militia. The
commanders of this reserve, who have
been called to Washington during the
last few days, have had the Importance
Of getting their divisions in such shape
that sudden call may find them in
readiness impressed upon them. 1t Is
for just such u crisis rs that which
now seems imminent that the naval
reserve has been established and main
tanned, and the young men who have
been playing ut being marines may be
called upon to enact their parts in
earnest.
1t is believed that ut the conference
at the navy department. within the
last few days, the question was put as
TO how many men the commanders of
the New York and Brooklyn battalions
would undertake to report as availa-
BILE for three months war service.
Commander Stayton is reported to have
answered that he would guarantee .I5
men out of the battalion. W. Butler
Duncan's estimate is said to have been
3a5.
1--WE are prepared" the assistant sec.
rotary is further quoted us saying, ITO
convert large fleet of merchantmen
into warships. The question arises Us
to whether the naval militia would do
better work on the improved cruisers
or on board the regular ships OF war"
Commander Stayton declared 1t to be
his belief that the proper place for the
naval militia was on board OF the reg
ular warships.
In all, there are about 5000 naval
militiamen in the United States. The
largest battalion in the country is at
San Francisco. Organizations of the
Pacific exist at San Diego, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Portland and Olympia.
The naval department estimates that
1000 men will be needed for the %
merchant cruisers. OF this number
5000 will come from the regular war
ships. The places of the regular men,
of-war men will be taken by the naval
militia. The proportion of naval mill
tin to regular warship will be about
IS per cent. of the crew.
The significance of Roosvelt's re-
mark, joined with the assembling OF
the militia commanders ut Washington
and the punching of the warships and
the maneuvers of the torpedo fleet Is
very great.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
Not 60 Ind Alter All.

Torn Tomkins, who had fragment Of a
newspaper in his hand, rolled over until
he faced Woebcgone Williams, nearly set
ting the haystack on fire in the operation,
and remarked:
SAY
"Wot?" returned Woebegone Williams.
81 guess mebbe water amt SO bad after
all, IL Teller tackles it right"
"Such as how?' demanded Woebegone,
somewhat startled by the suggestion.
"W'y, here'sa item that says Count Maltke
has sailed for Havre in the saloon OF the
Bretagne."
SAY! / thought there was somcthin'
funny in the way them swell guys keeps
.rossin' the ocean. Now understand it."
And after full and free discussion both
decided that they would risk the water
themselves under such conditions.-Chicago
Post
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
DECLARED A TRUST.
Federal Judge Foster Decides Against
the Kansas City Stock Exchange
He Says Il IL Conducted In Violation OF tina
Sherman Antitrust Law and Its
Purpose Ii to Maintain
Monopoly.

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept al.-In the fed
eral court yesterday Judge Foster
handed down his decision dissolving
the organization of the Kansas City
Live Stock exchange and prohibiting
1t from continuing In business. He
held that its operation was in viola.
ton OF the Sherman federal antitrust
law.
The suit was begun by United States
District Attorney w. c. Perry about q
year ago under the direction Of Attor.
ney-General Harmon. 1t was indirect
ly the outgrowth of the old Greer.
Mills fight, and while intended to ap.
ply only to the Kansas City organiza-
tion, Judge Foster has made the opin.
ion SO broad that II sounds like death
knell to boards OF trade, trusts and
combinations OF every description in
the entire country.
In the opinion Judge Foster lays
down some startling propositions af.
fecting combinations and trusts. The
attorneys for the exchange set forth
that boards of trade, exchanges and
similar organizations are in existence
in all parts OF the country and are
necessary for the business Of the coun'
try.
Judge Foster holds that II properly
conducted such organizations would
be beneficial to the country Mt large
but rs they are conducted they ar,
beneficial only to the members, ant
are menace to the country. Continu'
ing he says:
The crying complaint OF to-day and thu
great menace to the welfare OF the people !
the tendency OF wealth to monopollze and con
troll by trusts and combinations the products
and industries Of the country. II must be con
fessed by every thoughtful observer that man!
so.called stock and produce exchanges ar'
among the most potent instruments for the nc
complishmcnt OF these purposes by Spectator
and adventurers.
Men who add nothing 10 the productiv
wealth Of the country grow rich or poor gam
bling on the wealth produced by others. Mel
nre daily selling through these exchanges mil
lions OF bushels OF corn, wheat and other pro
ducts who neither have nor expect to have
bushcl OF produce OF any kind, and others ar
buying millions who never expect TO receive
bushcL Both sides are tampering with tn
normal prices fixed by the law OF supply an
demand and IRE attempting by false and dis
honest means and methods to serve their ends
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. a..-The ella
river, the most uncertain and most
treacherous of Arizona streams, is
again swollen from excessive rains in
eastern Arizona, and has reached n
height unknown since the great flood
Of 1890. Ferries can no longer cross it.
Many farms have been ruined and do
nestle animals and houses have been
swept into the stream. There is much
restitution and suffering among farm
orc
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25

In accordance with the desire of the
secretary of agriculture to promote
more extended experiments in the use
of steel track ways on wagon roads,
arrangements have been made with
the Cambria iron works of Johnstown,
Pa, for rolling special rails for this
purpose, these arrangements to go into
effect as soon rs definite orders from
responsible parties amounting to one
mile of track shall be received. In the
proposed track no wood is used. 1t
consists of simple inverted trough or
channel of steel for each wheel with q
slightly raised bead on the inside to
guide the wheels.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
COSTLY TO SPAIN.

OniciaI Statement of the Number of Men
and Munition Sent to Cuba.
MADRID, Sept. a3.-An official state
ment has been issued showing the
number of men and the quantities of
munition of war sent TO Cuba during
the insurrection which is in progress
there. Between November, 1895, and
May, 1897, the Spanish government
sent to Cuba 1sl, 73s soldiers, 6,s6l Of
ficers, of whom 40 were generals; al2,
545 guns, $50, 400 kilogrammes o.. pow
der, %, Oss, go cartridges, 1919 swords,
Of cannons, l2 mitralleuses and $4,000
shells
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
Reindeer TO Carry Supplies.

WASHINGTON, Sept. a3.-Sccretary
Bliss, of the department Of the inte'
rior, yesterday instructed the commits
sioner OF education to have the rein
deer now ut Teller station, Alaska,
which have been broken to work, for
warded to st. Michaels, to be held
there for use in forwarding supplies to
the Klondike country in case of emer-
gency. The secretary says that each
reindeer will carry about 800 pounds,
and will travel 100 miles day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25

1T is said that the North German
Lloyd Steamship Co. contemplates
raising the Elbe, which was sunk off
Lowestoft, Eng, two years ago with
u loss OF $50 lives. II is known that
the Elbe carried valuable freight of
gold and silver. much of 1t in bullion,
while she also had on board 1000 reg
istered letters. The American Wreck
ing & Salvage Co. will make the at
.cmpt to raise the steamer, and Ill
though she lies in 10 fathoms of water,
there is little doubt but that these
efforts will meet with success.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
HERE AND THERE.

Last year the United States exported
$4,000, 900 worth Of hams-l3O.OOo 900
pounds-of which England boughtloS.-
0Oo.0c0.
"Cbrist's thorn" 1.-THE palurius OF
southern Europe aad western Asia) Is
n plant which hnsilcxible branches. each
leaf thereon having two sharp thorns ut
the base. one standing erect and the
other curving downward like hook. II
IL claimed It was from these branches
the crown was woven which was placed
on chrst's brow ct the time Of His cru
cifxlon,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
NEBRASKA GOLD DEMOCRATS.
They Meet and Nominate n State Ticket
Woolworth for Judge.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept .3.-Thc gold
standard democrats of Nebraska held
their state convention in Omaha last
night. The 81 delegates present con-
sumed 45 minutes in selecting ticket
and transacting the full details of the
convention. The ticket is: Judge James
NJ. Woolworth, of Omaha, supreme
Judge; Hon. ]. Sterling Morton, Ne.
brasla City, and Judge James Crawford,
West Point. university regents. Hon.
I. j. Mahoncy declared that u gold
democratic ticket would merely insure
the election of the bimetallist ticket
and referred to the fact that less than
5000 votes were cast in the state last
fall by the gold democrats. The rural
delegates, however, desired n ticket.
]. Sterling Morton also favored the
ticket idea.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
OBJECT TO SUNDAY WORK.
Presbyterian Ministers of Chicago Protest
Against Federal building Labor.

Presbyterian Ministers OF Chicago Protest
Against Federal building Labor.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-At the weekly
meeting of the Presbyterian Ministers
association yesterday resolutions were
passed and copies forwarded to Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary of the
Treasury Gage expressing regret that
"the Christian Sabbath is being vio-
lated by the building of the new post
Office and custom house, and request
ing that officers having the build
ing in charge order that the law Of
God be obeycd and all labor on or con-
nected with the construction OF said
post office be suspended on the Chris
tian Sabbath" The ministers are con-
fident that the federal authorities will
act favorably on the matter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-25
FARMS OF THEIR OWN.
saivationists VIII Form n Colony In q
Arkansas Valley In Colorado.

Salvntionlsts VIII Form Colony IN ths
Arkansas Valley In Colorado.
DENVER, Col, Sept. 22.-The Arkan.
sas valley has been selected rs the
place where hundreds of families from
the cities OF the United States will be
located on farms OF their own and be-
come self-supporting. Adjt. NJ. j.
Ferrie, attorney and general counsel
for the Salvation army, arrived In
Denver yesterday, and after n trir
through the valley said: My visit
was very satisfactory, and | think the
country something grand-the vcrita,
bic paradise OF America. think we will
need in all for first colonization project
about 5000 acres, and we expect to To-
cate about 600 families upon it." Com
mander Booth Tucker, after con fcrring
with Adjt. Ferrie, will complete the
arrangements for establishing colony
in the Arkansas valley.