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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

No one expect. Chief of Police BAKER
or his subordinntes 10 do impossi bilities.
but every citizen mas q right TO expect
the police department to make every pos
sible effort whom crime has been COM
United to dicover tbs guilty party ana
bring him to justice. 1t Is not denied
that in the matter OF capturing coat
thieves and criminals OF that sort the
police have shown a commendable degree
of activity and have been rewarded by
fair success. The same cannot be said OF
their work on grsver crimeC that affect
more or less directly the entire commu-
nifty.
Thres weeks ago there was an inceu-
diary fre on West Exchange street. That
it was carefully planned attempt at de-
structlon there was no room to doubt,
for. thanks 10 the prompt work Of the
firemen, the blazo was put out before the
diabolio agency intended to spread it was
given a chance 10 do its destructive work.
Never was such dastardly attempt at the
destruction OF valuable property made in
this orany other city. never more ingenious
means employed and never. il would ap-
pear, a better foundation left upon which
the police could work for the discovery
of the culprit.
And yet aftsT the lapse of three weeks
neither the chief nor any of his subordI-
mates know any more as to the identity
OF the miscreant who set that fire than
three hours after it occurred, when they
had completed more or less perfunctory
investigation. Moreover it does NOT sp-
pear that any successful effort in the
direction CT the detection OF the culprit
can be hoped for, aud the West Exchange
street firebug in ell probability will add
another to the already long list of unde-
tected criminals who have been permitted
to escape punishment in q city that pays
about s4O0, 900 annually for the support of
a police departme with detective at
tachment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

IF any fair minded person still retains
q lingering doubts as TO the adyisabl,ity
OF retaining leTsl tender notes in oirou-
lstion, n sta~sment recently made by seu-
stor SHERMAN In 9 letter to Connection,
friend ought to Danish them once and
for ell. Ihe Ohio Senator after declaring
his unalterable opposition to the retire
ment OF the legsl tender notes says;
the absolute security OF these notes
was never called In question, after the
resumption Of spscie payments in 1873,
until tho reserve Was being irenched
upon. to meet deficient les In current re-
vnus brought about ~ what is known
o. tee Wilson tsfin law OF 1924" A mors
correct aud convincing statement Of an
important fact could not bs made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

RECENT will contests go to prove that
II wealthy man desires to benefit pub
lie institution the only absolutely certain
way of doing SO is to make his bene-
faction before he makes bis will.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

IL the women of Chicago continue to
defy the recently enacted ordinance pro-
hibiting the wearing OF high hats in
theaters the authorities may pe forced to
the necessity of calling out the militia to
s'ahoot the hat"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
An Exposition Subscription List.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. BIN compliance
with the instructions issued by Secretary Car
Isle, President Thomas of the exposition
committee has forwarded 60 Secretary Carlisle
a statement showing good and solvent sub
scriptions to The amount 81 S32j, 900 Governor
Turney's certificate 10 the legality OF the sub
scrptions by cities and counties also was for
warded. HThis Is not the full subscription. but
the officers of the exposition were willing to
certify under oath to the ,ovency to this ex-
tent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

Jersey cnils take thoif name from Tho
islo of Jcrtcv onc o. tho channel islands,
o British pcs.csssm oH t.o ficncli rrasi,
and thc last famnaas ~ the Eneiich terri
tury on TIE ointircnt TIE .lct-ay blood
J. kept pure nn tic island ~ tho most
rigid exclusion OF cattle ot every Os' n
breed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

The methods pursued by the Popocratic
Legislature OF Idaho in the endeavor TO
defeat Senator DUBOIS for reelection re-
minds one forcibly of the tactics Of the
Rump House OF Rhode Island which
tried to steal the State government by
ousting Republican members OF tho
House of Representatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

IT may be well TO bear in mind that
during its stwenty-eight months operation
put into the United States treasury
STA, $40, 76l, while during a like period
the Reru ublicsn tariff of 1890 paid in ssi2,
ss7, ,22s or s12s. .2ee, ,4e5 in excess of the
alleged revenue tariff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

UP to tue present writing we have not
heard that the subcommittee OF the
school committee has decided on the ap-
pointment of an Inspector of Bell Ropes
or . Superintendent of Coal Scuttles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

YEsTERDAy's shocking fatality, near
East Greenwich, serves to emphasize the
act that convenience exerts more power
ul influence over the average mortal than
.ommon prudence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

THAT is an unusual, not TO say revo-
lutionnry position that Governor DaASE
Of Iowa has assumed, IL the facts are as
given ia the dispatches. IL appears that
JoHN Il. PRIME claims TO have besn
electoi brigadier general in the nstional
guard, but tho governor refused to CON
mission PRIME who thersupon applied
10 the courts, which ceclded that PRIME
WIS properly elected. A mandsmus was
is'ued directing Governor DRAKE 10 com
mission PRIME, but thus Far the execu.
tive has not eompliea.. Moreover, the
statement Is made by bis attorney that
should tho Governor be COMMITTEES fer
contempt be will immedistsly pardon
himself. OF course once they had bim
behind The prison wall'. the minions Of
the law might render the Governor
pardoninz power nuzatory by placing
hin In solitary confinement, thus pie.
venting him from securing ssrvicr. bat
Il is p'obholo fhc matter will be settled
wittoit resort on either aide TO drastic
measu-ts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
KNIGHTS OF pyrHlas

Grand Keeper Of Records ana Seal. william
A. Wilson. Room 6t5, Butler Exchange
Telephone 1858.
ELMwoop-Elmwood avenue. corner Pottsr's
avenue.
ST. GEoRGE-74 EDDY street.
Sr ELMo-s05 Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

THAT Scranton woman who was kissed
twice and demands $4,000 from the man
VINO did it, evidently Is firmly con-
vinced that the MCKINLEY good timss
have already arrived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

The New York Press declines to COM
promise on the question as to who should
bs secretary of the treasury. IL stands
for MARK A. HANNA first, last and all
the time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

IN the way Of utter viIeness nothing of
late appears to have exceeded the Seelsy
Investigation in New York, save the
SesIey dinner which brought ii about.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

The track walker takes his life In his
hand, but the merciless wheels OF the
locomotive oftentimes crush the life out
OF his hand and the rest OF his body as
well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Orders that Meet this Evening.
ODD FELLOWS.

Grand Secretary. W. II. T. hoslsy. e7 wsy-
bosset street. Telephone o62.
EAoLE-Odd Fellows Hall, e7 weybossst 81.
GRANKLIN-Odd Fellows Hall. 81 wsy bosral
street.
MAYFLowER - Valentine Hall, CSC wssl
minister street.
6wARTs-96 Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

State Council Secretary, Charles w. Litte
833 Westminster street
NARRAGAssErI-27w Westminster street.
UNIoN-767 Westminster street.
Rhode IsLANp-2l0 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

IHii woald Indeed be q dTcsry world
for THOMAS DAvIgY II there we're no,
plenty of tFOucls Ia IL tor bip TO es,
into.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

HnOULDINGS. A Job Of 10000 IT., a TO 3 inch.
M e ft The Largest assortment: OF new coiors
y" anywhere l.. u ChDY, So WestIii4st,r %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY ID, 1897.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

A pair of $500 Shoes given away every Sat.
urday night. Be sure and get n coupon.
Vreeland q Aylsworth, POI Union street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
ONE CENT.
SUBSCRIPTIONS PRICE,

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE,
cAilv NEWS. $500 ves'.
SEEKLv NEWS, Eoe. Wear.
Any person desiring THE NEWS LETT
~ his residence I'm any part of the city.
uan send his address without rep,itrance)
20 this oficc and it will be given To the
ewsdsalsr who serves papers IA the
district.
Persons leaving town can have THE
NEWS ma He'd 10 them. postpaid. for 30
cents per month. the address Delns
changed as often desired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
That of Constructing Anew
Tariff Bill.
Strain Said to Be Already
Showing on Mr.. Dingley.
Law Will Probably Be Placed on the
Statute Book by July /.

WAsHINGToN. jan 19.-[Special. Now
that the ways and means committee OF the
house has concluded its public hearings
ana settled down 60 the hard work OF pro-
pairing n new tariff law, am told by some
OF tho younger mombors Of the committee
that they are Just beginning to realize
what an awful task i5 is. Instead of hav-
ing their evenings for social pleasure or the
theater or attending TO their correspond
enco, thoy find they must cit up till mid
night every night poring over schedules,
comparing testimony, figuring out rates
and TRYING to agree with their fellow NOM
bers. The ways and means members-that
Is, the Republicans-wil probably be in
continuous session from now till the 4th
of March, or very nearly till that date.
They will need all this time in which TO
finish up their job.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
WANT TO SELL.


The Ottawa Indians held a coun-
Gil at the home of Judge John
Early on Thursday of last week for
the purpose of considering the ad-
visibility of petitioning Congress
to remove the restrictions from all
lands belonging TO deceased allot-
tees, and permitting the sale of the
land for the benefit of the heirs,
says the Miami Record. There are
sixteen allotments that are now of
little benefit to the heirs because of
their inability to realize upon them
II is the desire of the tribe that
these lands be sold, in order that
they may pass into the hands of
people who will improve them and
assist in building up the country.
The intelligent Ottawas realize
that to improve these lands would
enhance the value of every foot of
land in their reservation, and at the
same time put the property in a
condition to be of utility to the
many minor heirs who are interest
ed in the allotments of deceased
Ottawas.
In addition to this, they will ask
Congress to remove restrictions so
that nonresident Ottawas may sell
their allotmcnts entire, and also
permit resident Ottawas to sell Az
acres each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

Prof David b. Morgan, the veteri-
nary surgeon, who was in our city
last week, is an expert in his line
and while here he did a good busi-
ness. Prof. Morgan is a pleasant
gentleman and a warm friend of all
dumb animals. He placed his vet
erinary remedies on sale here at w.
E. Prices drug store. Prof Morgan
has travelled in almost every civil
lied country on the globe, and one
can listen to the stories of his trav.
els for hours without firing. He is
in Columbus this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
NEUTRAL ITEMS.

Hi. Davis of Galena was over
Tuesday investigating the shines
of lead found on Joe Thompson's
place two miles west of Neutral.
He says there is lead, but whether
in paying quantities or not he does
not know.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Edmisten went
to Chicago this week to live with
their son, Roscoe.
Mr.. S. Parman is in Vernon coun-
ty, Mo-, looking up a location. He
expects to move there soon.
The young people had a pie So
cial at Elm Tree Tuesday evening
for the benefit of the literary So
ciety. ANON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

Deceased went to New Jersey on
the 9th of November, 1895, aud while
there was taken sick. His illness
was of long duration, but he court
ed death and anxiously awaited it's
summons. Mr.. Stowell was one of
Kansas best citizens. Honest, up
right and courteous in his dealings,
he commanded and won the respect
of all with whom he came in con-
tact, and his death is great loss to
the community in which he lived.
He was a devout member of the
Presbyterian church.
Luther T. Stoweil was born Octo-
ber 30, 1915, in Massac where
he resided until he attained his
majority. when he removed to New
York City, where he engaged in and
followed the mercantile business
until the fail of 1867, when he came
to Kansas, settling at Baxter
Springs. Here he lived, engaging
in the dry goods business, until the
spring of 1870. when he moved to
his farm in Lyon township about
eight miles northwest of this city,
which he occupied up to the time
of his death, or until he went East
on visit.
Mr.. Stowell was married three
times, his first wife being Mary S.
Conger. who died in 1855. He was
married afterward to Henrietta NJ.
Newell, who died in Wisconsin in
1854. In 1860 he was married in this
city to Emily Wilcox, who died De-
cember 30, 1893.
Mr.. Stowell leaves three sons aud
four daughters to mourn his death.
They are W. n. Stowell and Miss
Jessie Stowell of Lyon township.
Mrs. ]. ]. Preece of Kingfisher, Ok
lahoma, Mrs. Conger of Saltwater,
Mimi, Mrs. James S. Clark of Or
ange, New Jersey, o. S. Stowell of
Alton, Illinois, and E. F. Stowell of
Chicago. Illinois.
Mr.. Stowell was buried at Orange,
New Jersey.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

A number of representative men
of Fort Scott have perfected the or
ganization of league for the pur-
pose of opening throughout the
state an aggressive campaign of
business men for resubmission and
the repeal of the Kansas prohibit
ory law. II is known as the Reeub-
mission League, and it's purpose is
to take the fight against the prohib-
itory law out of the hands of the
liquor interests and place II in the
hands of the representative men of
every community. The officers are:
Judge F. L. McDermott, president;
Postmaster C. II. Osbun, treasurer;
John Forbes, secretary. A commit
tee of nine business and profes-
sional men will have charge of the
work of organization throughout
the state, and this committee has
issued an address calling upon the
resubmission and anti-prohibition-
lists of every community to organ
ize branch leagues and open the
campaign in time TO have effect on
the next Legislature.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

Morgan Hanley, the colored man
now ia the Columbus, Kansas, Jail,
suffering from a gun shot wound
in the leg, will be taken to Baxter
Springs today for his preliminary
examination. He was jailed two
weeks ago for burglary and assault
with intent to kill, and in his cap
ture was himself shot. As soon as
the Kansas officials get through
with him the Jackson county, Mo-,
officers will be after him for MUIR
der committed at Kansas City a
year ago, and they believe they can
make a conviction.-Joplin Globe,
Nov. IS. Hanley was unable to be
brought down for trial. 1t is be-
lieved by some that he is doing
considerable shamming.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

We bought our large stock
of Ladies and Misses Wraps
early; the manufacturer has
notified us that he will have
to advance the prices 10 per
cent should we need any
more. Our customers shall
have the benefit of our early
purchase at reduced prices.
We are determined to close
them out at prices that will
not be duplicated.
]. NJ. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
Blankets from 49c to $l.l0 at
Edmisten's Racket Store.

A little child of ]. r. Hays, living
near Colquitt, Ga, overturned pot
Of boiling water, scalding itself go
severely that the skin came off its
breast and limbs. The distressed
parents sent to Mr.. Bush, mer-
chant of Colquitt, for a remedy,
and he promptly forwarded Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm. The child
was suffering intensely, but was re.
lieved by single application OF
the Pain Balm. Another applica-
ton or two made il sound and well.
For sale by W. +. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

A small boy in neighboring
town was being gotten ready to go
to Sunday school for the first time.
His mother told him the teacher
would ask him who made him and
he must answer God" And sure
enough, about the first thing the
teacher asked him was: Johnnie,
who made your The little chap
hesitated a moment and then said:
II have forgotten the gentleman's
name, but II wasn't papa"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
John NJ. Cooper

Has commenced to unload the largest stock of goods
ever carried in Baxter Springs
We offer Clothing and Overcoats that defy COM
petition. Suits from $3.50 to $500.
No deception, no jewing of prices Dead bottom
price made to each and all alike.
We will sell you the best Overcoat or Suit you
ever bought at the price.
500 Suits and 200 Overcoats to select from
$50 Boys 2-piece Suits from 75c to $500 each.
so dozen Mems Underwear, 25c to $1.50 each.
100 dozen Mems Hats and Caps, all shapes and
colors including Dunap's latest bock-25c to $3.50.
Boots and Shoes-three times more than we
had before and the best variety in this county at
prices that knock all others out.
200 Blankets at prices lower than the same kind
will be sold again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
New goods at
Edmisten's Racket Store.

Geo. W. Mays, deputy district
clerk, died at his home in Column
bus on Friday of last week of acute
pneumonia and was buried Sunday.
.Ar. Mays was one of the best
known and most highly respected
men in the county. He was men,
Der of the Masonic lodge. an Odd
Fellow, a X. of p. and member of
the Modern Woodmen of America.
His funeral was largely attended
and several Baxter people were
nraapnt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

The report that the body of man
had been found in a manure pile
back of the COW barn on S. L. Che
ney's farm is untrue. We always
endeavor to ascertain facts and
avoid "yellow journalism" as much
as possible, but the report referred
to crept into two of the county pa
nara
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

d. S. Chubb has a fine thing on
his farm in the way of flowing
we'll 800 feet deep. About four
years ago some parties imagined
oil could be found there and, leas-
ing part of the farm, put down a
drill hole. Had they went deeper
they would probably have struck
oil, but they quit at $40 feet and the
result of their efforts was to leave
Mr.. Chubb flowing we'll which the
recent extreme dry spell has not af-
fected in the least. The water is of
excellent quality, clear and cold.
Mr.. Chubb has lots of stock on his
farm and a world of corn to feed
them. II was only few years ago
that Mr.. Chubb and his brother,
p. J., worked for wages, but now
they both have fine farms of their
own and are among the most pros
porous farmers of this section.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

VIM. Chew, Mrs. f. +. Sapp, Misses
Julia and Rebecca Hunter and
Smith & Moeller have just made a
big strike of both lead and zinc ore
on lot IA of the Monte Cristo. 1t is
said to be a rich find. and with the
company composed of such enter
prising people as the above il will
be made paying prospect.-Gale-
ma Republican.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

While making arrangements for
gifts to be used at Xmas wait and
see the pictures the Y. p. S. c. L. of
the Presbyterian church will have
for sale the week before Xmas, and
see If you can't use one or more of
them for presents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
A Queer l2l Medicine.

There is Il medicine whose pro-
prietors do not claim to have dis
covered some hitherto unknown in.
gredient, or that il is a cure-all.
This honest medicine only claims
TO cure certain diseases, and that it's
ingredients are recognized by the
most skilled physicians as being
the best for kidney and bladder dis
eases. 1t is Foley's Kidney Cure.
J.G. Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
Millinery,

The supreme court of Wyoming
has decided that foreign born citi-
zens must be able to read the con-
stitution of the United States in
English before they can be allowed
to vote. This lie all right. There
are too many people voting who
can't read the constitution, no mat
ter in what language it is printed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
THE ELECTRIC POAD.

The parties who agreed to build
the electric line are keeping very
quiet, but nevertheless are hard at
work. They are busily engaged in
securing the right of way for the
road and are not meeting with very
much opposition. We have arrived
at the conclusion that the road 10
going to be built after all.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
ltuNTERS RETuRN-NO DEER.

John opperman, Ira Perkins, Rem
Brewster, Charlie Noble, Capt Boy
er and DIR. Stryker returned Thurs
day evening from Spavinaw. They
brought no deer with them this
time, but had plenty of squirrels.
Mac Gill, Frank NJ. Perkins, Frank
Hemstreet Kelly Carmichael, Ar
thur Carney and John Leach will
return some time next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Abrams were guests
at the National hotel Wednesday,
says the Miami Record. Mr.. Abrams
is a progressive hhan and will be
actively engaged this winter in sc,
curing Legislation for the removal
of restrictions now existing on the
sale of their lands. They will en-
deavor to secure Legislation allow
ing the sale of inherited lands and
also one.half of each individual al.
IOtmeut
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
A BUSINESS CHANGE.

]. ]. Fribley has purchased the
hardware and implement stock and
business of Fribley & Twitchell
and is now in charge. j.. ]. Fribley
needs no introduction from us,
having been in business here for
years. and is noted for his honesty
and fair dealing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

A social will be given at the home
of Ira c. Perkins, by the Christian
Endeavorers, on next Thursday
Thanksgiving evening. A good
program and refreshments may be
expected. Admission l0c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
Blankets from 49c to $l.l0 ut
Edmisten's Racket Store.

The Galena Times last Saturday
made a serious mistake in it's tabu.
lated statement of the vote cast at
the late election. II placed Ol.
Sparks majority at 2i2, when it
should have been 607.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

Will B Davis is one of the young
farmers of Cherokee county who is
accumulating as he goes along. He
has recently built an addition to
his farm house aud made other i'm.
provements about his premises.
Mr.. Davis raised considerable corn
this year and will feed most of II to
n In atock
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

The chicken pie dinner given by
the ladies' of the Presbyterian
church in the old Baxter bank
building Thursday was quite well
patronized. The dinner was excel
lent, as all chicken dinners are.