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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
WAR MAY SOON END.
The Spanish Government Said to
Favor Arrangements for Peace.
would DO Content TO Csde Cuba-wouid
Not Pay an Indemnity. However,
Because OF Inabiiity-Q Queen
Regent May Resign.
LONDON, May S.-The Standard says
this morning:

LONDON, May S.-The Standard says
this morning:
There Is o growing impression In oficiai
quarters that the queen regent and the span
fish government favor some arrangement tnas
will lead TO the early termination OF the war.
Il Is believed that Austria II anxious to inter-
vene, while Germany has special reasons 70
desire some Arrangement which will not conn
promise the future Of the Philippines
The Madrid correspondent OF the
Daily Telegraph says:
Those who are best informed % 70 the gov
ernment's view allege that II the Spanish
arms suffer another reverse like that ut Cavite,
the government would informally request the
great powers TO lend their service TO arrange
the best possible terms OF peace. Many lib
erals consider that Spain, having maintained
her honor and justified her chivalry. can now
afford TO yield 10 superior force. but IL Is doubt
| full whether public opinion would approve this
line OF action. am assured that the govern
ment would be content TO cede Cuba TO the
United States. but would not pay indemnity.
because unable. Well informed politicians
here regard the war as practically terminated,
and that toward the end Of May Il will become
history. What will follow. however. IL Is DIM
cult to foresee. AL the elements OF Ions
H., civil war In SPAIN are, uuiortuhatciy' pooov
ing visible The government and the liberal
party are popularity hated Us being responsible
for the war. The republicans possess no dur
able chances Of success The conservatives
and Carlists IRE the real authorities OF the fu'
ture and some Of the conservative groups art
gravitating toward Carlism
The Madrid correspondent OF the
Morning Post says:
The government Is aware that IL cannot rely
upon the army. It Is m open secret that o So
ciety has been formed within Its ranks TO pu
IN end TO the humiliations Spain has suffered
Mt the hands Of her incompetent ministers
Judging from what one hears, terrible thing
may shortly happen.
The Vienna correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle, says:
The idea Of the resignation OF the regency By
Queen Maria Christina Is being seriously con
sidered by the members Of the imperial family
OF Austria, with q view OF averting IN anti
dynastic movement and saving the throne. Al
exchange Of ideas on the subject In going OF
between the queen regent and her Austrian
family. but Its most influential members ar
decidedly opposed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

American ships, whereupon they
shifted their position TO one near
Cavitc, in Manila bay, engaging in Q
fierce fight against both the forts and
the Spanish fleet. The engagement
here lasted two hours and resulted in
the humiliation OF the Spanish feet
This dispatch adds that the American
ships withdrew to their magazine vcs-
sci In the center of the roadstead, for
the purpose Of coaling. One American
vessel, the name of which Is not men,
toned, Is said to have been disabled.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

CHEMISTS of the Glucose Sugar Rein.
ing company, recent Chicago dispatch
stated, claim to have discovered pro.
cess for vulcanizing the oil from corn
in such manner as to produce rubber.
They soy this will revolutionize the
rubber trade and give them control OF
ut least the manufacture Of bicycle
tires. The oil of corn, after being vul'
canized, is, the chemists say, superior
to that of the South American rubber
tree, Is more resilient and more last.
ing. 1t Is also said that the process
will greatly lessen the cost of rubber.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

The effect of war with Spain on
The export trade of this country is the
subject of considerable speculation
among railway managers and other
officials who are in charge OF trans
portation interests. While IL Is gen.
orally agreed that there will be an in
crease in certain lines Of traffic, the
decrease in the more profitable sea-
board business, II is feared, will more
than counteract It. The railroads
will, of course, derive considerable
revenue from the transportation OF
troops and provisions, but II the war
IL Of sufficient duration to ruin the ex-
port business railways will suffer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

CLERKS in the dead letter Office at
Washington were busy recently exam
lining the captured Spanish mail, the
first batch of which was received in
Washington from the post Office ut
New York. by an order issued by the
postmaster general, all postmasters
throughout the country were instruct
ed to forward to the department at
Washington all letters and packages
addressed to persons in Spain. Some
OF the letters were of great Importance
to the United States, being reports by
Spanish officials in Cuba to Madrid, re-
lating to plans for the defense OF the
island.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

SECRETARY ALGER received informa-
tion from the governors Of the differ
ent states showing that they had
ready for enlistment an aggregate OF
4oO,O men. In addition, individuals
who had raised companies anxious to
serve, reported at least 100, 900 more.
Out OF this vast number OF men, the
president and the secretary OF war were
confident they would be able to get the
SO, 600 additional regulars and the vol
unteer force OF $4,000. Because Of the
rush to get into the volunteer service,
enlistments in the regular army may be
slow until the full volunteer compile.
ment is made up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

THE final passing of the first settle.
ment OF white people in Illinois was
marked recently by the removal Of the
post Office from the original site OF
The old town of Kaskaskia. 1t was in
1878 that the Kaskaskia river and the
territory now comprising southern
Illinois was explored by La Sale,
and shortly thereafter the French
missionaries and French traders estab.
lished the first settlement In time
Cahokia became another trading point
and from the date OF the founding OF
the Cahokia settlement by the French
traders the Importance Of Kaskaslsia
grew steadily less.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
BREEZY BITS OF W.T..

Another ouestion.-"Pnpa7" "wsllr
'How tall Ia the man who d above oritt
cism?"-Judge.
A political Job Is one where you have
to do the greater part Of your work BE-
fore You get its-Puck.
Binlts-"so you've guilt your job
again. have youf What's the trouble
aow7" Hlnks-'T had to get up too
early. The bosl expected ne down
every morning hsioFa tbs last edition.
q ~ 1flcrnocn pap1n u1Fs oei'
foF1 rcr're
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Ll.b.r Karl.s, Colors Lowered.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May G-Lieber
Kari met his master. yesterday. He
lowered his colors TO grander, . bet
YER horse. for Plaudit like the aristo-
erat Of the turf that he is, won the
honors Of the Kentucky derby by
nobly responding to . call for speed
and in race that will long be remem'
bered by the 1900 people who saw 1t.
Il was most exciting finish, Lieber
Karl running q close second. The
purse was $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

The prince Of Wales always kept IN
touch with bis old tutor. Mr.. Henry
Weymouth oIbbs. Q. c. who died In
February and has left to his royal
hlrhness bis painting by E. Lesi Of the
.'Campagnn de Roma" and bis portrait
by Watts. He also left IN etching Of
Windsor castle by Seymour Haden "a
The Empress Frederick and legacles Of
tia.s00 to Princess Victoria Of Wales
and 100 guinness each 70 the duke Of
York. the duchess Of Fife and Princess
Charles Of Denmark 70 bus mementoe'
n hin. N'r. cIhba Wns tutor q ~
1..nrs Itt0 I..@ = 1l.1
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

The New York Produce exchange
granted leave of absence, with pay, to
employees who enlisted In the war
against Spain, and agreed to give one
years full pay to the family Of any Of
the number who may die or be killed In
the service.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Fabulous Wealth.

The "incalculable mineral wealth" Of new
" found mining regions largely run by syn
dicates and promoted by transportation
companies is in too many instances really
fable. The products Of industry in legiti
mate fields OF enterprise nearer home are tai
surer and promise more stable rewards, NO
one will 20 unrewarded in the matter OF i'm.
proved health who use regularly Hostetter'i
Stomach Bitters for malaria, dyspepsia, con-
atipation. biiousness, &c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
starvation In Havana.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 6-Accordine
to Capt. Little, of the fishing schooner
Antonio y Pace, captured by the gun
boat Newport few days ago, Havani
Is on the verge Of famine. Food Il
bringing fabulous prices and the peo
pie are consequently starving. Thu
soldiers are seizing whatever provi
sions are accessible and citizens an
burying their food In yards and eel
lara
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
how THE BATTLE WAS WON.
Msager Details OF the Engagement That
Ended In the Annihilstion OF the
Spanish Elect.

LONDON, May s.-The details OF the
battle OF Manila have been received ut
the British colonial office. They came
In two cable messages, received yes
terday evening, the substance OF which
has been furnished TO the Associated
press by the officials Of the colonial Of
fee to-day. The first cable dispatch
announces that the United States feet
entered Manila harbor at daybreak
yesterday, stationing itself opposite
the city. A fort opened fire upon the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
National hank. Ofier Their service

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Inspired by
patriotic motives, nearly oil the ma
tional banks in America have offered
their services to Secretary of the
Treasury Gage in disposing of the
bonds which will be authorize ed under
the war revenue bill, which is now be.
ing considered by the finance commit
tee of the senate. In every instance
services are offered without compensa-
ton or commissions of any sort
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
epain Lacks Money.

LONDON, May "A Cadiz dispatch
SAYS that the second Spanish squadron,
consisting of the warships Pelayo. Al
fonso Kill and Vittoria and q num-
Der OF smaller ships, had nearly COM
pleted its preparation for active serv'
Ice. 1t is reported, however. that
great difficulty is experienced In 1t
ting on. the ships, owing tn the lack
nj money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Hawaii ofsrs 70 Help Ua

HONOLULU, April 81, via San Fran
cisco, May G-President Dole has SEN
q long communication to President
Mckinley offering to transfer the Ha-
waiian islands to the United States
for the purpose of It's war with Spain.
and TO furnish the American ships OF
war In Pacific waters with large guam
titles Of coal, supplies and smmuni-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Boy. Forced 20 Ne soldier,

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 2-Advices
from Santiago de Cuba are that Pom.
DO, commanding general OF that d.
vision, proclaimed that every man be-
tween IS and 80 must volunteer In the
Spanish service under penalty Of ar.
rest. trial and death. A reign Of ter.
ror exists in the city, and thousands
leave nightly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Thu rraxalara Lnat.

MADISON. Wis, May 5.-The supreme
court rendered q decision which COM
pels the Travellers and other insurance
companies to pay over 100000 back
license fees into the state treasury.
They have been doing both life and
accident insurance business for many
years with only q license to do life In
rtrauoa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Lee MAY 40 20 Manila.

NEW YORK. May "a Washington
dispatch to the New York Mail and
Express says: It has not been decided
yet who will have command Of the
troops which are to be sent to the
Philippines. but the name Of Gen. Fits.
hugh Lee. who was nominated to-day
rs major general, has been mentioned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
MAJOR GENERALS NAMED.
The President Names Eleven Men, seve
from the Army and Five from Private
Life-Fitshugh Leo In tho List

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The president
has sent these nominations to the
senate:
To be major generals-Brig Gen Joseph G
Breckenridge. inspector general q. 8 A; Brig.
Gen. Elwell s Otis y. 8 A.; Brig Gen. John
J-Coppinger, Brig Gen William r SKATER.
Brig. Gen william H Graham, Brig. Gen.
James f. Wade. Brig. Gen Henry G Merriam:
James Il Wilson. Of Delaware; Fitzhugh Lee.
Of Virginia: W. J. Sewell. Of New Jersey;
Joseph Wheeler. Of Alabama
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

Tine cost OF maintaining tho Rmalga-
mated regular and volunteer armies Is
. good deal more than most people ap'
preciate. Theitem OF Subsistence alone
viii be an enormous one. The snbsist.
ence officers have reported t. Secretary
Alger that the provisioning OF the nrmy
IN the field 70 August 81 will iuvolv
an expenditure OF nearly 5000, O0O
The estimate for subsistence Is slcent.
per day per mbn. and IA for an army o.
is. 900 consolidated force OF 90. 900 reg
tlars and iss.o Folnnteeral 81, 90
pr iay. 7hc estimates prepared. con-
itmolaliu1 81 ma'ntspance Of thl
,EnT ~ Ile| sner1i % fls.'Q,'o''
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

THE war department placed an or
der with Tampa, Fla, firm for a
large quantity OF antiseptic blankets
for use OF the army OF invasion in
Cuba, and by which the bodies Of sol
diers fallen in battle may be protected
from decomposition. II Is the inten.
tion Of war department officials that
the blankets shall be used by the sol.
diers In the field TO sleep upon in
camp and 70 protect the bodies o.
those who meet death while In trans
port TO America for burial. When the
ends Of the blankets are fastened to-
gether dead bodies will be in no dan.
ger Of decomposition until buried.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
A,ti,ud. Of American Catholics.

BALTIMORE. Nd, May 4-Leading
Catholics here are indignant at what
they call an effort on the part Of the
London Daily Mail to place Catholics
in this country in false light Cardi-
nal Gibbons said that while Catholics
in the United States might have been
divided as to the expediency OF war,
they were now united in unfolding
this government
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

FRANCIS MURPHY, the temperance
apostle, announces that he will go to
Cuba with the United States army and
help the cause along by cheering tho
men and helping them to Withstand
the ravages Of fever without the use
of intoxicants.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
rhr.s Cowboy Rsrlmsnts.

WASHINGTON. May Sit has been
definitely decided that three cowboy
regiments will be organized. Besides
the two authorised under Coils. Wood
and Torrey, Q third will be raised by
Col. Grigsby, Of South Dakota These
regiments will be among the first
kroops 10 90 to the front.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Thirteen Victims OF q Missouri Cyclone.

HUMANsvrLLE. Mo-, May News has
Just reached here that tornado passed
over Jerico, Cedar county, IS miles from
here, demolishing many buildings
The loss OF life was IS. Ten are seri-
ously injured. The tornado also swept
Walnut Grove, carrying away IL houses
and injuring q woman. At Waubleau
buildings were wrecked and many in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

Upon being arrested a Boston muir
dcrer exclaimed; ~ done the deedl"
The Boston people are undecided an to
what charge to prosecute him on
Washington Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Eleven sailor. Loaf.

81. JOINS. N. f., May & The
schooner Crown, was lost OF here yes
terday and her entire crew Of II were
drowned. The disaster has created In
tense sorrow here. Tho cause Of the
wreck IL not known.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

When q girl goes away to larger town
on an extended visit there Is no great sur.
prise when she returns with change OF
color In her hair.-Atchison Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

I could not get along without Piso's Cure
Z. C. MOulton, Needhani, Mass, Oct. q, o.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

Pnderrwskl has = great hobby 70
decorating his home with relies Of grea
composers and musicians, 80 that 4 ncu
hes Ihe RppfaIIr1o A. nfl0u
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

When a woman tells Of cute saying BY
her baby we always think the woman In
vented X.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

She-"Love IL like sen-sickness." BE
-"Why?" She-"Decause you can
have It hwfully and yet can't describe
it.--Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

The post Office department has com
pleted arrangements for the distribu-
tion and collection Of mail to our
troops that 20 to Cuba.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
And He Gets II.

Ted--what kind Of fellow Is 1t that buys
green goods?
Ned--He must be a man who wants money
bad.-N, Y. Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
NO INTERVENTION NOW.
Great Disparity OF Views Among the si1
Powers 10 Enough TO Prevent Any
Concerted Action.

LONDON, May 3. Tho Vienna CORE.
spondent Of the Times says:
In weil-informed circles IL Is positively do
MED that the powers will intervene OF the pros
ent juncture, nor has any agreement been ar-
rived ut for mediation at any future time The
disparity OF views Is considerable enough "a
render highly improbable the corporation Of
all six powers In any diplomatic step. either q
Madrid or Washington
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

Very few people know good statloner,
when they see Washington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

The president has nominated Leigh
c Palmer and Thomas A. Kearney, Of
Missouri. to be naval cadetA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
THE FLYING SQUADRON.

OLD PoINr COMFORT, Va, May Sit
Is the general expectation here that
the flying squadron will 60 to sea
within "a hours, or as soon as the
cruiser New Orleans arrives. Commo-
dore Schley has been notified that the
cruiser Columbia has been detached
from the squadron and that the New
Orleans will take her place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Fred Grant = New York Colonel.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 2.--Gox. Black
has commissioned Frederick Dent
Grant rs colonel Of the Fourteenth
regiment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
CURRENT COMMENT.

Ar Sandy Hook searchlight hos
been mounted measuring 100000, 900
candles,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Experience
And Not Experiments, Should DO
Your Aim In Buying Medicine.

And Not Experiments, Should DO
Your Aim In Buying Medicine
Let others experiment; you should be
guided by experience. Experiments ara
uncertain in result; experience il sure.
Experiments may do you harm; expert.
ence proves that Hoods Sarsaparilla will
do you wonderful good. Thousands gladly
tell what Hoods has done for them. They
want you to know and they urge you to
try II. That Il what 10 meant by the vast
number Of testimonials written in behalf
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. They give the 70
suits Of experience and prove that
Hood'ssSs:ss> |iia
u Americas Greatest Medicine Sold BY al
druggists. q; six for g. Get only Hoods.
Hoods Pills Nv S. s' All Sru %lISi sl sc
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-24
Murder Mystery Explained.

BRIDGEPORT, Cenn., Sept. A.-Ths
superintendent of Police at Birming-
ham has issued statement, in which
be announces the complete unravelling
of the Yellow Mill Pond murder mys-
terry. The superintendent says DIR.
Nancy Guilford caused the death of
Emma Gill by criminal operation,
and asserts that the body was dismem-
bered IN bath tub at Gullford house.
He names Harry Oxley as an accom-
plice to the extent of being responsible
for the condition of the girl and con-
senting to the criminal operation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-24

WEI Hal WEI, Sept "a. The British
battleship Centurion, flagship Of Vice.
Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour, COM
mander of the British feet in Chinese
waters, sailed suddenly yesterday under
sealed orders, accompanied from Che
Foo by the battlsship Victorious, the
first-class cruiser Narcissus, the second
class cruiser Hermione, the torpedo
boat destroyer Fame, the torpedo boat
destroyer Hart, and the dispatch boat
Alscrity. 1t is supposed their destina-
tion is Ia Ku, at the entrance of the
river leading to Tien Tsin, the port of
Pekin, for the purpose Of making .
naval demonstration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-24
Ship Thieves.

SAUsALITo, Calf, Sept. A.-Csp-
tain Brooks, of the yacnt Chispa, an
chored in the stream opposite this
town, was murdered at 40 o'clock this
morning by two bay pirates, who
boarded his vessel. evidently believing
it without = watchman, plundered the
lockers and were about ready to pull
ashore in small beat, when Captain
Brooks and his companion, who had
been asleep in the cabin. were aroused
and came on deck. A desperate fight
ensued in which Captain Brooks was
killed and the other man was wounded,
The murdersrs then escaped, pulling
toward shore.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-09-24
Brothers-in.Eaw Shoot.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. "a .-Ex-State
Senator ]. G. Richardson, president Of
the HaIdsman Paper Company, who
was shot yesterday by bis brother in
law, w. J. Haldeman, in the Office at
Locklan is still alive today, but his
age caoses fear that he may net endure
the shock of the wound. The marshal
of Glendale took Haldeman into custo-
dy today. The men were alone in their
office when the shooting occurred. The
victim declines to assign any cause.
His son, however, says that there had
been clash in the morning over an
alleged neglect by Haldeman with ref
erence to car paper, but that they after
wards discussed the business together.