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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
THE NEGRO MOSES.
A Celebrated Woman Who Spirited Slaves
from tho Houtb.

from tho boutns
Mrs. Harriet Tubmnn, once called
the "Moscs Of her people," and for
whose head slave owners offered q re-
ward Of $4,000, Is In Boston. She was
born about 1920, In Dorchester county,
and was the granddaughter Of slave
brought from Africa. About 1874 she
married free colored man named
John Tubman, but had no children.
During the last two years Of her
slavery she lived In the family Of DR..
Thompson. In 1s49 the man to whom
she belonged died, and by tho provi'
sions of the will the slaves were to be
set free. His wishes, however, were
disregardcd, and arrangements were
made to dispose OF them In the
usual way. Previous to the sale,
Mrs. Tubman made her escape
and reached Philadelphia, where she
found work and earned money. With
this she travelled back to Maryland for
her husband, but found that he had
married again. Between 1850 and 1860
she made no less than 10 trips to the
south, and spirited away more than 800
slaves. Her work in aiding fugitive
slaves enragcd the slave.owncrs, and
every effort was made to apprehend
her. A reward Of $4,000 was finally
offered by them for her, either dead or
alive. On this account she was able to
do but little towards assisting her peo-
pie between 1859 and 1857. At the
breaking out Of the war she was sent
to the front by Gov. Andrew, Of Massa-
chusetts, to act as n spy and scout for
the union armies, and to work in the
hospital. This she did for four years
without remuneration. She was with
the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts. Since
the war she has done little lecturing
and Mt present is trying to secure funds
to build home for colorcd Widows
Boston Transcript.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
"Papers Of the Presidents,

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The fourth
volume of 1.-THE Messages and Papers
Of the Presidents" is issuing from the
government printing office. 1t pre-
sents the history of our government
from 1871 to 1s4o. 1t will prove quite
us interesting to the public as we'll as
to the student Of history, rs any one
OF the preceding volumes. The fifth
volume is in the printers hands and
will bring American history down to
1861. The last sundry civil bill pro-
vides for new edition of $1,000 copies
of the work, which will furnish linn
tied number Of copies for distribution
by each senator and representative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THE German ship Maria Hnclsfield
took on board at San Francisco recent
ly n piece of cargo consigned to Will
liam Waldorf Astor. 1t is great slab
of rcdwood-a cross section of one of
the big trees Of California-14 feet 4
inches in diameter. At dinner party
given some time ago in London, Astor
spoke about the great redwoods. Some
Of his hearers were skeptical This
nettled Mr.. Astor, and to prove his as
sertion he offered to wager that he
could procure from one cross section Of
. California big tree q table large
enough to accommodate ali Of the 40
guests assembled.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THE strength Of the new Jewish
movement entitled 'Zionism," the pur-
pose of which is the founding of jew
ish state in the ancient land of Palcs-
tine, where Jews living in all parts
Of the earth can come together in n
home Of their own, has been greatly
increased within year past. The
plans for 1t will be made known ut the
universal Zionist convention which is
to be held at Munich, beginning Au-
gust %. The idea and plan of DIR. Her
eel, of Austria, the originator of the
movement, is that the march toward
Jerusalem shall speedily be begun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
CUBAN SITUATION.
The Senate Committee Unable to
Submit Their Ideas at Present.
SENATOR'S and The SUGAR QUESTION
Reports Of Nicaraguan Outragcs Disbe-
hcvcd Mt Washington An Unlntercsting
scssion-AIicn's Crock Resolution
Cinnamon TO lie Admitted.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Thc senate
committee ON foreign relations did not
conclude consideration of the Cuban
situation yesterday. 1t will meet
this morning ut ten o'clock, but the
subcommittee, consisting of Senators
Davis, Foraker and Morgan, which
was given access 10 the Cuban reports
now held ut the state department,
probably will ask for further time be-
fore submitting their ideas to the full
committee. The subcommittee was
unable to go through all the reports
that have been received from Consul
General Lee and other consuls in Cuba.
SENATOR'S AND TIE SUGAR SCHEDULE.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-Thc sugar
schedules of the tariff bill rs framed
by the republican senate finance COM
mittcc is doomed to defeat. Including
II senators who are absent and whose
views could not be ascertained, the
senate stands thus: Against schedule
and the trusts, ~; for schedule, o; nom
committal, Is; not classified, IL; vacan-
cics, .; total membership Of senate, 90;
majority against schedule, ..
NIcARAGUAN OUTRAGEs DIsBELTEvED.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-Thc state de-
partmcnt has received no information
whatever regarding the reported kill
ing OF Mr.. Alger, the United States
consul ut Puerto Cortez, Honduras,
during fight between the govern
incnt forces and the rcvolutionists, nor
of the alleged insult to the American
flag by the Nicaraguan steam tug Lucy
B. In the absence of official informa-
ton the department is disposed to dis
credit the reports.
EMBARRASSING SENATE SESSION.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.--Vcry little of
interest developed during the senate
proceedings yesterday. Most OF u short
session was devoted to the calendar,
number Of unimportant bills being
passed. Senator Gallinger, Of New
Hampshire, presented an amendment
which he proposes to offer to the tariff
bill prohibiting the importation of
goods which are the product of convict
labor.
THE ALLEN GREEK RESOLUTION.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-The senate
committee on foreign relations has de-
cided to made an adverse report on
Senator Aliens resolution expressing
sympathy with the Greeks in their war
with Turkey on the ground that the
subject had been covered in the action
Of the senate of last session on reso-
luton of which Senator Cameron was
the author.
CHINAMEN TO DE ADMITTED.
WASHINGTON, May lS.-ln response
to the urgent request of the director
general of the Nashville exposition,
the secretary of the treasury has de-
sided to admit for exposition purposes
the 2Gi Cinnamon recently arrived Mt
San Francisco and the o. Mt Tacoma.
The secretary states, however, that
under no circumstances will any addi-
tionai permits to enter be granted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned BY Telegraph and Mail
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

A BERLIN dispa tch of the 18th snit
that the king of Greece had formally
asked for the mediation of the emperor
of Russia in the war between Greece
ind Turkey.
A LETTER has been published from
Senator Cullom, of Illinois, to the sec
rotary of the Tariff Reform league al
Newark, n. j., in which the senator
states that he favors a permanent
tariff commission and hopes an amend.
mcnt of that nature will be incor'
poratcd in the Dinglcy bill now before
the senate.
INFORMATION reached Key West, Fla,
from Cuba that Gomez will soon be in
Havana province, when hard blow
was expected to be struck by the in
surgcnt forces. The COMMANDMENTS
chief had passed into Matanzas prov
incc and was marching toward the
capital.
A CORRESPONDENT ut Constantinoplc
learns from q circular addressed by
the Sheikh-ul-lslam to the imans that
n sacred cdict is being prepared for a
holy war.
HENRY A. ROBINSON, OF Michigan,
the statistician of the agricultural de-
partment ut Washington, has rendered
his resignation and Mr.. John Hyde, of
Nebraska, has been appointed to sue
coed him.
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has intimated
to the directors of the Nashville ex-
position that he will accept no invita-
tions taking him from Washington
until after the disposal of the tariff
bill.
A DISPATCH of the 9th said that
Greece had made written application
to the powers, through their represent
atives mt Athens, with view Of OBJ
tanning mediation.
TIE president has nominated Frank
d. Healcy to be register of the land
office ut Woodward, Ok.
CHAIRMAN DINGLEY is reported to
have said that II the tariff bill pro-
duccd any surplus revenue 1t could be
used to redeem the greenbacks.
GREECE has formally consented to
abandon Crete. to recognize the plan of
autonomy for the island arranged by
the powers and has accepted the offer
of mediation of the powers for the set
of the complications with
Turkey.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

A CHICAGO paper recently published
Tho names of 20 individuals and estates
who own an aggregate Of SEQ, 200, 900
of real estate in the business district
Of that city. Marshall Field heads the
list with S2a,00O,0 900 worth. L. Y. Lei
ter follows with $40, 1000, 900, and the
lowest on the list has Sa,OOO,OOO. In
addition to these, 1t Is said that there
are Mt least % people who each own
between 81, 100000 and $1,000, 900 worth
of real estate in the business district,
and the number of those who hold
sl,OOO,OOO worth, or close to it, is sur
prisingly large.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
THE FAvoRITE BEATEN.
The Kentucky Derby Easily Won by +
phoon-Ornamcnt Second.

The Kentucky Derby Easily Won by Ty-
phoon-O Ornament Second.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May i3.-The Esd
Ken lucky Derby has passed into his
tory an d, along with it, the winter and
spring calculations of the talent Or
nament, the much touted son of
Imp. Order, that game chestnut
colt whose two-ycar-old perform
ance stamped him, and rightly SO, the
king Of the western turf. lowered his
colors before gamer and better an
imal. Without being touched, and
with only little shaking up near the
wire, Typhoon ii. landed the coveted
prize. Showing the way the entire
distance OF IL miles, the chestnut colt
was never in distress at any part Of
the journey.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
peforms Schools Wanted.

FRANKFORT, Ky, May ia.-Gov. Brad
ley has refused to allow Dora Crcech, q
l2-year-old girl convicted Of perjury in
0wsley county and sentenced for one
year to come to the pcuitentiary and
granted her full pardon. The gov.
ernor threatened to pardon every
Juvenile out Of both state prisons un-
less the legislature ut once provides
funds for state schools of reforms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Consul-Gencral Leo Makes n Startling Isc-
port to President Mckinley.

port to President Mckinley.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Consul-Gen-
sral Lee has made n report to the
state department descriptive of the
general situation in Cuba which is
said to be so very startling in its char
acter that President Mckinley Is re-
luctant to make it public. The presi-
dent has no desire to precipitate
q crisis in the Cuban matter at this
time, fearing its effect upon the
tariff muddlc. The report is dated a
few days ago. Lee makes n savage
attack upon Weylcr. lie declares that
Wcyler has no grounds for stating that
the island has been pacified and, rs
matter of fact, Gen. Lee declares the
instruction was never stronger than
at the present time. Gen. Lee ex-
presses the firm conviction that the
patriots will be successful in driving
the Spaniards from the island.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
NEGRO GIRLS LYNCHED.
Alabamnns Punish Alleged Prisoners b,
Hanging Them without Trial.

Alabamnns Punish Alleged PRISONERS by
Hanging Them without Trial.
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn, May 13.-At day
break yesterday the bodies of Mol
lie Smith and Amanda Franks, two
negro girls, were found hanging on
trees on the side of the road leading
from JEFF, Ala, to this place. They
had been lynchcd during the night.
The girls were suspected of poisoning
the family of Joseph o'Kelly ut jeff.
Amanda Franks is said to have made q
confession. The FIRST poisoning of the
O'Kelly family was about two months
ago and o'Kelly died. A few days ago
several other members of the family
were poisoned, but all are recovering.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

A BROADWAY tobacconist, who has
occupied the same stand in New York
for more than 90 years, advances the
opinion, as based on his experience,
that the number OF feminine cigarette
smokers is rapidly increasing. llesays
the establishment which marked wom-
ems rare visits decade or two ago has
given way to efforts to encourage the
trade, shown in the frequent calls,
many in an hour, now made for cigar
cites by members of the gentlcr sex.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

AT the Tennessee Centennial expo
sition grounds the other day Prof.
Arthur barnard, physical instructor of
the Young Mems Christian association
Of Nashville, went up in an airship con-
structed by himself. The ship moved off
in perfect order and passed out of sight
In few minutes. Prof. Barnard prom
ised to sail against the wind after aris-
Ing into the mir, and he did so. The
airship is 40 feet long and 90 feet in di-
ameter, with n bicycle contrivancc at
tached. Mr.. Barnard says that he has
perfected machine which will fly un-
der ordinary conditions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
A Mania Heart I'm Court.

PIrTsBURGn, Pa, May 1a.-At the
trial of the suit of Mrs. Louise Morris
against the Fidelity & Casualty Co.
Of New York for $40, 900 on an accident
insurance policy held by her husband,
who was killed by falling out of skill
three years ago, the heart of the de-
ceased was produced in court to prove
that he died of heart disease and was
not drowned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
Land Missouri Did Not Get.

WASHINGTON, May 1i.-National Com
mittceman Kcrens has filed with the
interior department n statement of the
president of the Missouri university
relative to the execution OF the order
of ex-Secrctary Francis giving the uni
versity $4,000 acres under the general
land grant act for educational pur-
poses. The order has not been carried
out, owing TO technical obstruction.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

A MAN named Gilbert and his sister,
from the west, have purchased small
farm near Newton, Mass, on the prod
ucts Of which exclusively they expect
to live. They will raise their own
food and make their own clothing.
They purpose to sell nothing and to
buy nothing. MIR. Gilbert was en-
ployed as an architect on some of the
worlds fair buildings. He has suffered
from dyspepsia and nervousness, and
attributes his illness to the tension of
modern life. His sister is a graduate
Of a high school, and has been per-
suaded by her brother 10 join in the
experiment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
Improrcd Mall Delivery.

WASHINGTON, May l0.-A vigorous
policy of extending mail facilities fol
the suburbs of the large cities, rs far
us possible, by both steam and electric
cars, has been adopted by Second AS
sistant Postmastcr-Gcncral Shallcn-
berger. Many of the big cities will be
given material additional service for
the outlying districts II the citizens OF
those points cooperate with the depart
ment to make Il success.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THE Teachers club at Denver, Col,
Is taking steps to place the executive
control of the National Educational
association in the hands of women. A
manifesto will be issued shortly to the
teachers Of the United States setting
forth shat, while 90 per cent Of the
teachers of the United States are
women who labor industriously to ed
ucate the young, the majority of this
great teachers association has been
and is almost exclusively in the hands
of certain men, who have had little or
no actual experience in the work Of
training the minds of this 90 per cent
of our future eitizens."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
.innose Contract Work.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 1.-THE
union machinists oppose contract
work and will fight the letting of con-
tracts for government construction
work hereafter. Resolutions were
passed unanimously by the interna-
tional association, in session here, ask
ing congress to enact such laws us
would prevent the letting of contracts
to corporations for any government
work. either for the erection Of build
ings or the construction of machinery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THERE is much curiosity as to why
the tax on beer was made s1.44 bar
rel instead of Si.45 or Si.5o. The fig
ures were adopted for the sake of con-
venience in mathematical calculations,
IA being the multiple of .. s, 4, Q, 8
and IL, which are the divisions used in
the brewers in the sale of beer. In es-
timating and computing the taxes upon
fractional parts Of q barrel, sl.44 Is
much moro convenient than sl.50, or
el.ao or si.z5. Thus the tax on half q
barrel Of beer will be 7s cents, the tax
on qnartcr of n barrel 80 cents, on \
third Of G barrel IS cents. on @ sixth Of
, barrel 81 cents, on an eighth Is cents
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
IndInna Girl Assaulted.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, May i2. - An
unknown party criminally assaulted
the la-year-old daughter Of Fred
Bunte, a farmer, yesterday, causing
the child's death. Sheriff's and citi-
zens' posses are searching for the cul-
prit, but no clew has been obtained.
Bloodhounds will be brought into serv-
ice. The child had gone into field
TO look after some cattle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
Recommends Collins Impeachment.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May s.-The joint
committee of the Legislature that has
been investigating State Treasurer c.
Il. Collins, with reference to his deal
ings with the defunct Merchants ma
tional bank, OF 0cala, will submit re-
port recommending that Collins be inn
peaclcd. The report will show short
age of over $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THE first experimental expectation
Of butter from this country was re-
Gently made from New York city by
the government through an agent 1t
is the first step in an effort of the nd
ministration to extend materially the
market for American butter and gain
some Of the trade with Great Britain
which Denmark practically controls.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
BrItI.b Isle. Snow swcpt.

LONDON, May 13.-very severe storms
have prevailed over the counties OF
Berkshire, Lincolnshire and Hereford
shire. In Scotland there have been
heavy snow and hailstorms and the
weather has been as cold as during the
month of November. There was q
sharp frost in this city and in the in
land counties during the night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

Do not overdress little girls or ipyA
especially In brilliant colors. A simple
little gown In crimson or scarlet In not
out Of place, but frills or fiounces OF
fluttering ribbons convert the red gown
into bedizened piece Of flnery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

The forerunner of train Of evils, which
too often eliminate fatally, is inactivity or
lethargy Of the kidneys. Not only is Bright's
disease, diabetes, gravel, or some other dan.
gerous integral disease Of the organs them.
selves to be apprehended, but dropsical
diffusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, IRE all traceable to the non.rcmoval
from the blood by the kidneys Of certain i'm
purities. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de-
purctes the blood, renders the kidneys &c
tive and prevents their disease.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

New York, May 13.-Thc steamship
Teutonic arrived last night with $50
young women from Ireland. Their
ages range from IS to IS years, and
they are mostly good-loolsing. They
are going to various parts Of the coun-
frv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THE Chicago Farmers Voice shows
the report to be false that has been
going the rounds of the newspapers
that the farmers are forming gigantic
trust in the nature of an oathbound
organization to control the production
and distribution Of all agricultural
nrnducts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
Live Stock In.pector Making Too Much

Live stock Inspector Making Too Much.
TOPEKA, Kan, May 12.-The state
live stock sanitary commission is in
formed that L. X. Wright, agent Of the
commission ut La Junta. Col, for the
inspection OF southern cattle, is max
ing about $50 day at two cents 4
head, and will make an order fixing
his salary Mt 500 a month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

A REPORT from the Office Of the regis
trar-general Of England shows that
there are more female than male cen
tenarians. Out of 100000 people aa5
women reach the age of 100 years,
while only 81 men round out the CEN
furv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

ADELAIDE MILLER, a wealthy widow,
will found home for Chicago women
mt Cedar lake, n summer resort near
Chicago. 1t will be an Adamlcss Eden
and no man will be allowed on the
place, either rs servant or visitor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
state Senator wallack Dead.

ATcHIsoS, Kan, May Estate Sem
ator b. +. Wallack died at his home in
bingham last night Of heart disease,
after an illness of only few days. He
was pioneer in this section and has
been prominent in republican politics
for wears
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
Promotion for Gen. Forsyth.

WASHINGTON, May lathe presi-
dent has sent TO the senate the nomi-
nation of Brig. Gen. James W. For
syth, at present in command of the de-
partment of California, to the va
cant INDEPENDENTLY caused by Gen.
Wheaton's retirement last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

A perfect great aul's egg has been
sold for $1,l70 In London, the second
highest price paid for such curiosity.
In 1894 one was sold for s1,57s.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
Kan.a, commercial rravelers.

LEAvESwoRrn, Kan, May 1s.-Fri-
day and Saturday Leavenworth win
be in control of the knights Of the
grip attending the sixth annual ses-
sion, grand council Of Kansas, Of the
Order Of United Commercial Travellers
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

THE school boards Of Frcdonia and
Preston townships, in Plymouth coun-
ty, H., have arranged to build storm
caves ut each of the schoolhouscs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Murderer Hanged.

SoMERvILLE, N. j., May 1s.-Elmcr
Clawson was hanged here to-day in
the Somerset county Jail. He was 10
years old and shot former employer,
Harry Hodgett, farmer, on the morn
ing Of August 90 Inst
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

DURING the year 1890 the plumagc OF
over 3,0O0,O0O birds was used in New
York for the decoration of wom6n's
hats
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15

The Old.Fashioncd Way.-"What was
yer daddy lickin' you fory' asked the half.
grown boy. The other half.grown boy an.
swered: 20, he was jist provin' to me that
the whale really did swaller joiner. "-ln.
dianapolis Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
CURRENT COMMENT.

A COMPANY has been formed in Maine
to make silk for clothing from spruce
trees.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-05-15
No-To-Dac for Fifty Cents.

Over 900, 00Ocured. Why not let No. To- BAG
regulate or remove your desire Tor tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, Soc and 81 90, oil druggists.