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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
A oLITTERINo PAGEANT.
Priests of Pailas Para de nc Kansas City the
Finest Ever Held There.

Priests Of Pailas Para de nc Kansas City the
Finest Ever Held There.
KANSAS CITY, No., Oct. 6.-Pal.
las Athene rode through the streets
of Kansas City last night ut the
head OF what was universally con-
ceded TO have been the finest parade
ever presented by the Priests Of Pallas.
There was no installing the fact that
the progress Of the magnificent spec
tacle through the streets was greeted
with unusual expressions OF apprecia-
ton. II was seen by more people
than ever before. the number being Mt
least 100000, and In every respect 1t
was the most successful parade yet
given.
The subject chosen, "Hans Christian
Andersen's Fairy Tales" was not only
susceptible of artistic treatment In the
highest degree, but 1t was q subject
which appealed to the popular fancy.
There was no deep NEUROLOGICAL mean
ing to any OF the floats, and the import
of every scene could be readily grasped.
There Is no doubt but that this fact
had much to do with the enthusiastic
reception accorded every tableau in
the parade. The abundant and excel
lent music also added materially to the
effect Of the spectacle, while the spe-
cial Examinations were the browning
factor in making the event the finest
Of its character ever given In Kansas
City or the west. The floats, Of which
there were 90, were all Of magnificent
proportions, the coloring admirable
and the light effects magnificent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
A FRleHTFuL. CATASTROPHE.
Passenger Train Runs into u Wagon ant
Seven Persons Are Killed.

Passenger Train Runs into u Wagon and
Seven Persons Are Killed.
WILLOW STRINGS. Mo-, Oct "a pas
senger train on the Kansas City, Fort
Scott & Memphis railroad ran into a
wagon containing seven persons at
Dead Mans cut, three miles north OF
here, ut nine o'clock yesterday fore
noon. instantly killing six and fatally
injuring the Other one. Those killed
were: Philip L. Wooton, Philip Woo
ton, Jr., Amanda Wooton, Dora Woo
ton, Mrs. Francis Malbrey and an in
FAINT child four months old. Philip
Wooton's wife Is so badly hurt she
cannot live. The train was stopped
and the remains of the dead and in
jured were brought here. Conductor
Hathaway saYs proper signals for cross
ing were given. but they were not
heard. The crossing is considered one
Of the most dangerous in the country,
being curve and a heavy grade. The
bodies are now in charge of the cor
oner here. The persons .killcd lived
in Texas county, Mo-, and were on
their way to Arkansas TO pick cotton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
BROUGHT CAUSES FIRE.
Many Indian Territory Homes In Danger o
Belng Totally Destroyed.

Many Indian Territory Homes In Danger OF
Beln1 Totally Destroyed.
SLOAN SPRINGS, Ark. Oct. "a de-
structive prairie fire broke out at an
early hour yesterday morning in the
Indian territory near here and the
flames are eating everything before
them. The loss already amounts to
many thousands of dollars. Owing to
the large area of country covered it Is
impossible to arrive at u definite esti'
mate of the property consumed. 1t
will be several days before the full
force OF tire flames are spent, unless
rain falls Immediately. So dense is
the smoke here that the western
horizon is as dark Us bank OF rain
clouds. TIE excessive heat and
dry weather OF the past few days,
which has parched the prairies
and dried up the grass, is responsible
for the fire. No such drought has ever
been experienced in the Indian coun.
try and not drop of rain has fallen
there in more than eight weeks, and
in many instances the earth has cracked
open, leaving crevices wide enough TO
admit team of horses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
RAvAoEs OF FIRE.
Prairies OF Illinois and Indiana Devastate
By the DcvourinG Flames.

Prairies OF Illinois and Indiana Devastated
by the DevourinE Flames.
CHICAGO, Oct. 8.-Chicago's south
side suburbs are surrounded by fire.
Hundreds Of acres Of prairie have been
burned over, and thousands Of feet OF
sidewalk and fencing have been con.
sumed. Captains Of incoming steamers
report smoke MS thick rs fog hanging
oyer the lake and extra precaution Is
necessary to prevent collisions. Many
houses have had narrow escapes from
destruction.
Hundreds OF Acres Laid Waste.
BREMEN, Ind, Oct. 6.-The most dis
astrous prairie fire known In the his
tory Of Marshall county is now raging.
Hundreds Of acres Of land in the north.
ern portion of the county. comprising
what is known as the "Big marsh" Is
one vast, smoldering waste. Farmers
are kept busy day and night fighting
the flames and preventing destruction
OF their homes, but the lack Of water
makes the battle almost hopeless.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
THE ONE WHO LED.
A Mistake In the Wording ON the weddin
Notice.

A Mistake In the Wording on the W CHUNG
Notice.
The square-jawed woman with pink
ish hair laid her umbrella on the
editors desk and took her seat on
pile of damp proofs.
did man" she said, "a man with
a grayish goatcc and sneakin' man.
ner hand in marriage notice this
mornin' for publications."
"IIe did" said the editor; there IL Is.
Mr.. Samson Peters to Mrs. Huldah
llosliins. Is that right?"
THE names is all right 1t says Mr..
Peters led Mrs llosliins to the hy'
meneal altar, don't itY'
at does"
~ thought so. I'm Mrs. Hoskins.
That is, was last night ! s'pose I'll
have to be Mrs. Peters now. l want
the style of that marriage notice
changed"
I'm what way?" asked the editor.
"rll give you my reasons first. You
see I've got some money and own
farm and two cotton gins. Anybody
,an see don't need no husband. That
Samson Peters is triflin', lazy, and no
account generally. lie amt got no
family, nor friends and amt with
shucks. lie amt no more fit to take
care of hisself than a babe. He'll
be dead expense on my hands, fur
he'll never pay fur his salt,
and he owes morn $50 that
I'll have to pay. But don't keer how
no count man gifts, some woman or
others bound TO try and git him. That
sassy widow Albrights been on his
trail for four months and one OF the
Simpson gals has been maxim eyes mt
him every Wednesday night at prayer
meetin'. He's mighty pore, humble
kind of creeter to take in, but knows
nv duty when il comes up before me.
That widow and the Simpson gal can't
never git to crow over me. You jest
scratch out where 1t says Mr.. Peters
led Mrs. Hoskins to the hymeneal altar
and say that Mrs. Huldah Hoskins an
nexed Samson Peters last night ut nine
o'clock p. m."-Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
HER SOUL uNsuRpENEp.
A Young Brides Confession In the Wanir
OF the Honeymoon.

A Young Brides Confession In the WANING
OF the Honeymoon.
Charley Wheeler and Lucille Sprocc
EFT had been married nearly three
weeks, and they had just returned
from their wedding trip They were
supremacy happy in each others love.
and the honeymoon so far had been TO
them as one long, blissful dream.
Within the next day or two, however,
the bride grew slightly depressed In
spirits, and an uneasy feeling seemed
TO take possession OF her. The young
husband noticed the change, but at
tributed 1t TO fatigue from the recent
travels. But his bride grew more
nervous and took on Zach troubled
expression that he said to her:
"You have something on your mind,
darling. that is troubling you. Tell
me what 1t Is"
At first she tried to persuade him
that he was mistaken; that nothing
worried her.
"You are wrong, Charley, dear" she
would say. Really, am not worry
ing over anything. am just rs happy
as could be-"
The day following, however, the
young wife wore such troubled look
that her husband said to her:
Lucille, you must tell me what is
troubling you. will not be put of
any longer. AS your husband / have
a right to know
Seeing that further concealment was
impossible, she broke down and sobbed
bitterly:
"0h. Charley, am so unhappy" she
walled. ~ Observation-Disclosures"
A sickcning sensation swept over the
young husband. Surely there must be
some mistake. She, whom he had
looked upon us the personification OF
innocent womanhood-dcceive him. IL
must not be. 1t would destroy his
happiness and blight his life. And
then. when he caught sudden vision
Of the horrible possibilities OF the situ-
alton, he became sick ut heart and al
most fell TO the floor. Then, with o
great effort, he controlled his feelings.
Tell me-" he said, II am prepared
for the worst"
"oh, Charley, am so sorry
"You should have thought OF this
before"
81 know, l know, see my mistake,
now it's too late" she cried. "0h, why
didn't tell you before we were mar
ried."
"Tell me now and be quick about 1t;
cannot bear this suspense"
"Tell me first that you will forgive
me-" she said in pleading tones. II
will devote my whole life in atone
ment for this one mistake"
II cannot promise until know what
1t is" he said.
Then she came over and knelt at his
feet.
"oh, Charley. you know the wheel l
got lust few weeks before we were
married."
"Yes; but what has that"
"Why, bought ton the-install-
ment plan ga month-and have only
paid-one installment. And l just
know the collector will be-here to-
morrow. Oh, Charley" she sobbed,
"can you ever forgive mc?"-ohio State
Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
BEHIND THE FooTLIeHTs.

The managers who are to produce
"a Ward Of France" are having quite q
time filling the leading female role. II
has been declined In turn by Ella Proc
tor Otis. Cora Tanner and Rose Cogh-
Ian. The reason for their sections has
leaked out In a remark which Rose
Coghlan made npropos Of the matter:
Il wouldn't mind being q sister to
Maurice a little bit. But to be q mother
10 him-ueverl That's rushing the sea-
son Just q little too much" Tbs fact
that The actrpaS has TO enact The mother
Of Asuglst nsT1ymure b ths etlllplQ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

THAT rapid consumption can be cured
has always been denied by physicians.
But now case has arisen in which
this dread disease has been checked by
the serum made by Prof. Maragliano,
Of Genoa, Italy. In the opinion Of sew
eral New York physicians Rosina Cat
taneo three weeks ago was dying OF
rapid consumption. Rosina is to-day
convalesccnt, strong in appearance,
heavier by half dozen pounds and
seemingly free from the deadly tuber-
Guile bacillus. Maragliano's serum is
obtained from the blood of horses
which have been inoculated with the
tuberculosis germ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
THE STATE WINS.
Kansas City Stock Yards Case Decided
by Federal Judge Foster.
Tho Corporation Held to he Subject 70
State Controi-Judge Foster Says the
New Schedule Il Reasonable and
Rates Must be Enforced.

TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 5.-After the most
bitterly contested legal battle Kansas
has ever known. the stock yards case
was settled yesterday. Judge Cassius
q. Foster, in the federal court, ruled
that the big corporation ut the Kaw's
mouth must obey the law passed by
the last legislature, making radical re-
auctions in the charges for handling
live stock. In "a clear and vigorous
opinion Judge Foster overrules every
principal contention advanced by the
plaintiff. He declares that the new
law was legally passed by the legisla-
ture; that the charges fixed by II would
enable the company to earn reasona-
BILE return on the capital invested. and
that the business of the stock yards
company was not interstate commerce.
These were the three principal points
involved in the case. Attorneys for
the stock yards company have signi.
fed their intention Of appealing the
case.
Cost Falls on the Company.
Mr.. Getting, Us will appear from the
title OF the case, asked for the njunc.
ton. and Mr.. Boyle and the stock
yards company were made defendants.
While this was the case the stock yards
company was in reality the plaintiff
and Mr.. Boyle the defendant. Mr.
Getting, being a stakeholder and O
nonresident of the state, was used
simply by the company in order to gel
the case into the United States court.
The attorneys for the stock yards com
pany, instead of assisting Mr.. Boyle n:
co-defendant, aided and assisted the
attorneys for Mr.. Getting, and the
stock yards company will not only pay
those attorneys. but must pay the costs
that have accrued in the case.
The Restraining Order.
Judge Foster read the decision slowly
and whenever he got through with the
stronger points he looked over hi:
spectacles by way Of emphasis ut tho
particular attorney whom he thought
II would most interest. At the conclu
sion Judge Horton arose and gave no
ticc of an appeal. He also asked Judge
Foster to grant bond to continue the
restraining order pending further liti
CATION. Judge Foster declined on the
suggestion of Mr. Boyle and clearl,
stated his reasons for doing so The
question of practice then arose, and il
order to dispose of that he promised
not to revoke the restraining orde,
until Saturday, ut which time tbs
question of practice will come up fo
hearing.
Case VIII Be Appealed.
The attorneys for Mr.. Getting will
take the case on appeal to the circuit
court OF appeals and will probably asl
Judge Sanborn to continue the re
straining order in effect until n de
cision is reached. II this is the cast
Mr.. Boyle will ask Judge Sanborn Il
require the stock yards company t.
make a bond in the sum of ut leas
$500, 900, protecting the patrons of thu
stock yards from overcharges that ma.
be made pending the final decision o
| the case.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

GAINES, the portliest and most deep.
ly-colored of all the bishops of the col
bred church, an Atlanta, Ga, dispatch
says, has become the prophet of star
Ting creed that the black race is sure
ly and gradually being absorbed by
the white: that in the run of the years
the black race will disappear, the evo-
luton being reached through process
of graded mulatto tints and constantly
lessening African characteristics. lie
stoutly asserts that there has already
been u sufficient infusion Of white
blood into black veins 10 Caucasianize
the whole race, If the blood was gen
orally distributed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
the END IN SIGHT.
Luetgsrt Murder Trial May he Finished !
Two More Weeks.

Laetgsrt Murder Trial May Ne Finished In
Two More Weeks.
CHICAGO, Oct 6-The end Of the fa'
nous Luetgert trial Is nearer than was
thought The defense yesterday rested
its case and there 10 nothing now to
come but the rebuttal evidence Of the
state and the arguments Of the at
torneys-probably about two weeks
In all. The state has so witnesses
to place upon the stand, but State
Attorney Deneen said that In most
cases their evidence will be short,
and that he will get through with
them In a hurry. He expects to de-
molish the stories offered by the wit
nesses for the defense that Mrs. Luet-
CERT was seen around Kenosha and
Lake Zurich, Wis, within q few days
after the murder Is said to have been
committed, and to furnish other testi.
mony that will, In . great measure,
hold up the side Of the prosecution.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
M, Polnter An t,ood Form.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Oct 6.-Seven thou.
sand people from this part Of the state
saw Star Pointer and Joe Patchen &c
against their own records ut Williams
mile track yesterday. Star Pointer
turned the trick in s:olA, against q
strong head wind blowing mp the
stretch. Owner Murphy says that con-
sidering the conditions this Is the fast
est mile ever made by Pointer.
Patchen started out well, starting the
half in 100 fat, but the second run.
ming horse, which picked them up al
the three-quarter pole, became unruly
and frightened Pstchen, who finished
the mile in 2:04.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

A RECENT report, issued in London,
by the inspector of inebriates' retreats,
reveals two facts, based upon careful
research and study, which are by no
means calculated to increase British
pride or prohibitionist enthusiasm.
The report shows that Legislative in
tervention for the reform OF drunkards
is far from representing an adequate
machinery; that inebriety among WON
en- of all classes is rapidly increasing;
and that immoderate drinking, though
frightfully common among the indus
trial classes, Is still more prevalent
among the the upper ten, where habit
ual drunkenness is underestimate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
DISTRESSING ACCIDENTS.
Two waterwoEks Employees Mangled u
the Pumping Machinery ut Kansas city.

Two watsrworks Employees Mangled In
the Pumping Machinery nc Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct 6.-Fred
Erickson, a wiper at the Turkey
creek pumping station Of the city
waterworks, was caught in the ma
chinery yesterday and his right arm
was badly lacerated. Police Surgeon
Norberg attended him. After the in
jured mans wounds had been dressed,
will Henderson, another employee ut
the station, volunteered TO show the
doctor how Erickson was injured. lie
conducted him to the spot, and was en-
gagged in giving q graphic description
Of the accident when he was caught
by the right hand in exactly the same
manner as was his fellow-workman,
and his right hand was torn off.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The deadbeat always gets great deal
more credit than he deserves.
The man who INDUCES in mud
throwing always soils his own hands.
Never punish children by striking
them on the head. There are other
places.
A man has less trouble watching his
enemies than he has keeping his friends
in line.
Beggars and peddlers are not super
utitious. II usually takes more than
. EI.a v keep them w, Of . tuila'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
Henry George Accepts.

new YORK, Oct 8.-Henry George
accepted the nomination for mayor Of
Greater New York at Cooper union
last night It was in the same hall
and before many Of the same people
that he accepted the nomination II
years ago. In 1885 he received $4,000
votes. It was the greatest outpouring
of the people seen in this city during
the present campaign.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
CROWDS AT ST. LOUIS.
The Yelled Prophets and Other Attraction
Draw 100000 People to That City.

The Yelled Prophets and Other Attractions
Draw 10000 People to That City.
ST. LOUIS, Oct, 6.-lmmense throngs
of people are focking into the city
from the surrounding country to attend
the fall festivities which began last
night with the annual parade OF the
Yelled Prophets and the grand ball
given subsequently in his honor Mt the
Merchants exchange. A conserva'
tive estimate places the num-
Der of visitors in the city ut
fully 100, 900. Among them are Gov.
Stephens and staff and many militia
officers, who attended last nights ball
in full uniform. The subjects taken
for the floats in last nights parade are
the best known and most popular
songs written during the past century
ar more.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
sherIfF Charged with Negllgence

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Oct. Mrs.
Wilimena Gunther. mother Of Charles
Phalag, the prisoner who was stabbed
10 death In the county Jail last Janu-
ary by another prisoner, has served
papers ON the sheriff in suit for $50.
600 damages. She charges that her son
came 10 his death through the negli-
gence of the sheriff and that he was
bound to protect him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
Found MURDERED in Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 6.-The body OF
a man, who is supposed to be Glen
Suffern. OF Holland, Dickinson county,
was found dead ten miles east Of this
city yesterday. He was murdered for
money he was supposed to have had in
his possession and the body concealed
in the brush. The weapon used was
n railroad fish-plate, and his head was
pouuded into a Jelly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
HAYTI WILL CHANGE.
Paper Money to be Retired In Favor o
SanlA Qeanhard.

Paper Money to he Retired In Favor OF the
Gold standard.
WASHINGTON, Oct. CIV. p. Powell,
minister TO Hayti, in letter to Secre.
tary Sherman, states that proposition
is now pending before the chamber OF
deputies looking to the consolidation
Of several debts Of the republic into
one national debt, the reduction Of the
high rate Of exchange, destruction OF
the present paper money in use and
substitution for 1t of gold currency,
based on our unit Of value, the Ameri'
can gold dollar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

THE London Spectator, in speaking
OF the Cuban conflict, says that ITO
prolong the war would be crime, and
if America chooses to stop these hideous
crucl,ics all Englishmen should ap-
pland and refuse TO inquire too mar
rowly into the reason which iniiu-
cnccd her statesmen in putting pres
surc on Spain"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
DISASTROUS FIRE.
The Business Portion OF Medora, ILL.,, Prac'
tIcally Wiped Out.

The Business Portion OF Medora, ILL.,, Prac.
tIcaIly Wiped Out.
MEDoRA, ILL.,, Oct. IA fire that
broke out at three o'clock this morn
ing in the rear of Robing's hardware
store, spread rapidly and in two
hours had destroyed that building
and II others adjoining, practi-
cally wiping out the business
portion OF the town and caus-
ing an estimated loss of 100000; in
surance one-half. Before being dis
covered the FIRE got such start that
the citizens OF the town, which has q
population of 1900, had hard work in
getting the flames under control. In
addition to this water was very scarce
and most Of the wells were surrounded
by FIRE, which rendered them useless.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

THE production of oleomargarine
during the last fiscal year amounted to
45,53l.aO7 pounds, being over 5000, 900
pounds less than in 1896 and decrease
OF over 2i,OOO,OOO pounds since 1894.
The decrease is attributed to hostile
state Legislation, cutting OFF the privi'
lege of sale rs we'll rs that of manu-.
facturc. The treasury department
shows establishments paying special
tax for manufacturing, delivering and
dealing in olcomargarine for the year
ended June 30, rs follows: Kansas,
two manufactures and 81 retail estab'
lishments; Missouri, one mandatory
and "a retail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09
r.,,,,r Ru,ldlnr Kun. Two Men.

CHARLEvoIx, Mich, Oct. 1.-TWO men
are dead and ten injured as the result
Of the blowing down Of big new
hotel at Lindsay park yesterday after
noon. About 40 men were Mt work In
and around the building when the
crash came. 1t appeared as though all
were buried in the ruins, but after all
the rescues were completed 1t was
found but two had lost their lives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

DURING the recent performance oi
Damroschs concerts AT Willow Grove
park, near Philadelphia, u consider
able number of people listened to the
music without being obliged to go out
to the park at all. This was accom-
plished by electricians fitting up re.
ccivers in the band shell, connected
by special wire with the telephone
exchange at Philadelphia. Then thi
wire was connected with other wires
and the music distributed rs freely rs
possible. Perhaps 200 people at one
time listened to the concerts by the
orchestra at Willow Grove, nearly Is
miles AWAY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-10-09

THE remarkable number of fatalities
among railway mail clerks in recent
wrecks CALLS attention to the extreme
hazards taken by those public serv'
ants. 1t is claimed by tfose who have
taken some pains to gather statistics
that the death rate is greater in pro.
portion to numbers than in actual
wartime