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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
List Of Letlers

List Of Letters
Remaining in the postofiice al
Baxter Springs, Kansas. for the
week ending with Nov. 8. 1898.
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter office at Washington, d. c.:
Frazer, o.
Orr, c. F.
Row, James
Williams. Geo.
Robertson, Marion
Smith, Bert
Clay. r. H. Il package)
Coble, Miss Maggie.
Annie Lamb. Mics
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adver'
tised.' giving date of list.
J.C. HAsKETT. p. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

school, from which he graduated in
June, 1888, since which time he has
been almost continuously engaged
in the practice of law. He has
served as county attorney of this
county for nearly two years, during
all of which time a very few of his
personal enemies have treated him
shamefully. but he has been victor
ions in every battle they have
waged against him. Mr.. Stevens
record as county attorney speaks
for itself; he has tried more cases
of a serious character, convicted
more people of penitentiary offenses
at a less expense for each case and
worked more hours in doing same
than any other individual who has
served in the capacity of county
attorney in this county.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
A COMPARISON.

The Columbus Courier of recent
date, among other things, says:
"Mr. Heaton's friends do not claim
for him that he is the most learned
lawyer in the county.
Aud in reply we desire to suggest
that most of Mr.. Heaton's friends
know that Chas. Stevens, the pres
eut incumbent. having had such a
vast number of important criminal
cases in the last two years, is better
fitted to attend to the county's
business in the two years to come,
than is Mr.. Heaton. his opponent,
who has had little If any criminal
practice. In the same article above
referred to the Courier informs the
public that Mr.. Heaton will ask the
advice of other lawyers upon mat
tiers Of public concern If he should
be elected to the Office of county
attorney and that Mr.. Stevens has
not done this as much as he should.
And further, il says, "the county
has had to pay dearly" by reason Of
his failure so to do. Well, really. is
this true? As matter of fact the
present county attorney has tried
several times as many important
criminal cases, during his term of
Office, as the Republican who served
in that capacity during the term be-
fore. but comparison of the total
costs during Mr.. Stevens term with
the total of same during Mr.. Nc
Neill's term, discloses the fact that
the costs have not been several
times as great, although the
amount of heavy criminal business
as stated before. has been in that
proportion. For example: Mum
Der of people tried for murder dur
ing McNeill's term, l; number oi
people tried for murder during
Stevens term, Is; total court costs
paid during McNeill's term, $lO,O0O
total court costs paid during Ste
vens' term, $4,000.
BY the above comparison II is
made clear that the difference is 10
favor of Stevens. The facts are that
County Attorney Stevenshas looked
after the taxpayers interest more
than some public prosecutors have
done.
Whenever the witnesses in a case
had been subp9naed to appear nj
district court on certain day and
II was learned that that particular
case could not be reached he did
not wait until the witnesses came
into the court room TO tell them
they we're not needed, but would al
once send some one at small cost
to inform them of such fact. Il
there were ten witnesses 10 the CASE
he would, by so informing them
save the taxpayers their per diem
and mileage which is $50 per day
and ten cents per mile under the
old law, Eve cents under the new
each way. By taking this course
he would save the county from So
to 500 In each case, and this was 9
practice that was adopted for thu
FIRST time, by County Attorney Ste
vens.
But this 10 not all. While the Re
publicans had charge of the county
attorneys Office for the years o.
1soo-p6 there was only 81 900 put iuts
the school fund as compared will
$500 the amount put into SAID
fund during Mr.. Stevens term Qe07
p0. When We subtract thes'
amounts from the court costa o.
the two different terms respectively
We find that our present county Ct
torney has 90 conducted the End
Eof his ONCE, that the taxAa desire
5afion to the
Whose talent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
POLITICAL
COUNTY AN

Chas. Stevens is D
oldest of q family of fe>
and breathed Cherokee co.. y
for the fret time In 1872. He, A
raised just west of Columbus where
he attended the public schools un-
til he was old enough to work, at
which time he became the only
support of his two brothers and
one sister as well as his widowed
mother; he has always been noted
for his energy and desire to make
success of life and began the
study of law in the law office of c.
D. Ashley, while engaged in the
business of repairing stoves. After
studying with Mr.. Ashley he went
to the Kansas State University law
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
A Clever Trick.

II certainly looks like IL, but there
is really no trick about IL. Anybody
can try II who has lame back and
weak kidneys, malaria or nervous
troubles. e mean he can cure
himself right away by taking Elec.
trio Bitters. This medicine tones
up the whole system. acts as u
stimulant to the liver and kidneys.
Is a blood purifier aud nerve tonic.
II cures constipation. headache,
fainting spells. slcepIessness and
melancholy. II il purely vegetable.
a mild laxative, and restores the
system to it's natural vigor Try
Electric Bitters and he convinced
that they are miracle worker.
Every bottle is guaranteed. Only
Soc bottle at A. X. Kane's drug
store
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
S'PRIN

near being elected district clerk
next Tuesday. And why uotf He
is competent, good natured. aud
would make an obliging official.
We don't have a great deal of bust.
ness in the district clerks Office.
but would just az soon transact
what we do have with Johnny.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
How to Prevent q Cold.

After an exposure, or when you
feel a cold coming on, take a dose
of Foiey's Honey and Tar. 1t never
fails. A. X. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

One of the protest little homes
in Baxter; house of six rooms; cis.
tern; barn; fruit; two lots; good
neighborhood. Inquire at this Of
fee,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Senorets purify the blood and
beauiify the complexion-Cure con.
stipation. ~ cents. ". Il. Price drug
store,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

II you want the very incest sale
bill that can be printed, and at rea'
sonable prices, too, come to this Of
fee. We don't lay down to any
body on fine job printing, and es-
pecially sale bills.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Charlie Gibbs, candidate for rep
resentative from this district, made
us call Thursday afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Miss Jessie Cooper came home
from the Webb City College to at
tend the funeral of her little neice,
Helen Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

We tell only what we positively know
when we say DIR. Sawyer's Arnica and
Witch Hazel Salve will radically cure skin
diseases. eczema. piles. burns. scalds,
cuts. or flesh wounds. W. E. Price drug
store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

In April. 1897, the Modern Light
said: I'VE have attended court
more regularly this term than ever
before, aud have carefully observed
the workings of the court. and un.
hesitatingly cay that Judge Skid
more's decisions are fair and hon
est. All we have to regret is that
he doesn't belong to our party"
This was in April. 1897. The Mod.
ern Light this fall is opposing
Judge Skidmore's reelection be-
cause he does not belong to it's par
ty. 1t has never given any other
reason why he should not be
elected. Voters, will you allow pol
itics to cut any figure in your &C.
lection of district judge this fall:
We don't believe you will. OF all
Offices, the Office OF district judge
should be non-partisan. Judge
Skidmore has been a non bipartisan
Judge aud as such he is entitled to
your suffrage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

al Guess I'm willin' to GO" said
the farmer, when they told him his
hours would be few. 1t is just a
change from havin' my nose to the
grindstone to havin' 1t to the tomb
stone"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

am now taking in washing. Fl.
Scott Steam Laundry agency at ex-
press Office. DoN FENTON, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

lam now taking in washing. F.
Scott Steam Laundry agency at ex
press Office DoN FENTON, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Is there q scandal brewing in the
country? We are told there 10. A
word TO the wise should be suffi.
cient, and il ought to work on fools.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Tom Howard il building a big
barn on his farm six miles west Of
town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapPed
hands, chilblains, corns and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t 10
guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Price &c per box.
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

A. r. Kane and wife attended the
funeral of Arthur Huff in Galena
Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

The Kansas editor has got to
ahustie" goes without saying. As a
sample of how they have to man.
age occasionally, read this from
the Cimarron Jacksonian: I'VE
have discharged all of our help,
aud In addition to filling the
position of editor, business man.
ager, compositor, job printer, press
msn devil on the Jacksonian we e.
pect to continue to do the family
washing, pail the cows, feed several
head of stock, do odd jobs and still
find time for q little recreation. IT
you are in need of hand give us q
Iehance at the job. We've lived 90
hustIig, and we expect to
lands, chh.sime yet"
kin eruptionsh
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. C. p. Williams OF
Miami were in Baxter Thursday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Mail and passenger trains run daily
freight trnins daily except Sunday. Mai
closes at postofilce 90 minutes befTre train
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
There-ia eopn aRtiRtaction

IxsaUAR ANTEED remedy;
Or money refunded. Com
talns remedies recognized
BY all eminent physicians
ls the best for Kidney and
Bladder trouble
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
DISTRICT JUDGE.

Next Tuesday is election-the day
when officers are chosen to serve
the people. Among the many Of
fees to fill Is that of district judge.
For the past four years A. II. Skid.
more has filled that position to the
entire satisfaction of all and with
credit 10 himself. He is candidate
for reelection aud there is no good
reason why he should not be re.
elected. He ia Republican and
that 10 all his political opponents
have to offer why he should not be
elected. Thomas H. Stanford. his
opponent, 10 a man comparatively
unknown by the people of Cherokee
county. AZ to his ability we know
nothing. but as to Skidmore's abil-
ity we know a great deal. As a jur.
ist Skidmore has no superiors and
few equals; as fair trial judge he
is a model; courteous, he 10 always
ready to lend his ear to anybody
seeking justice either in court or
out of il. What we want to know IL
this: Why can't the people be fair,
candid aud honest with themselves,
and vote for a man whom they
know to be all rightf Such a man
is Andy Skidmore. The election of
Andy Skidmore would not be in the
nature of an experiment. He has
proven himself just. Our advice to
the taxpayers is vote for Shidmore,
man whose heart beats in synpa-
thy with them, and against the man
about whom so little is known.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

J.B. Swan, of Larmer county, COL,
has made affidavit that he raised
an Irish potato this season that
measured % inches in length, 81
inches in circumference and weigh
ed SO lbs. 10 OF. Almost a bushel
and a half in one potato, II you
please. Next!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

our prediction as to
ful candidates for the
4 Nrict Clerk-John Nc killop
Probate Judge-E. b. Sapp.
For County Attorney-Chas. Ste
vens.
For County Superintendent--C.F +.
Cool.
For Comm ssioner Third District
L. II. Manner.
And for judge of the Eleventh
Judicial District, composed of Cher
okee, Labette and Montgomery
couuties-A. Fl. Skidmore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Quinoria positively cures chills
and fever when other remedies fail.
No cure. no pay. W. +. Price drug
store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Baxter aud chetopa Mail and Hack Line.
Daily Except Sunday.
Leaves Baxter p. m; keelyille Si0;
Meirose 4, arrives ct Chetopa at Q .. m.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

The Right Reverend Frank r.
MiIlspaugh, bishop of the diocese
of Kansas, will hold divine service
and confirmation" at St Marks
Episcopal chapel Monday evening,
Nov. Z, at 7:90 O'Clock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

Baxter sud Peoria Mail Line.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Mall
leaves Baxter at1soo am.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05

For SALK-A fine farm of 10 acres
seven miles north of Seneca, No.:
good five room house, good barn
and all necessary outbuildings;
never falling spring: living stream
of water; 4 acres of orchard; 500 fine
grape vines; this excellent farm can
be bought for $1,000. Address Chas.
L. Smith, Baxter Springs, Kansas,
or VIM. Bilkey, Seneca, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-11-05
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Kansss citr. Fl. Scott d Memphis

Trains leave passenger depot at Baxter
Springs as follows;
No. ,o7, north bound passenger. 1915 am.
No. 3o4. north bound passenger. 1859 pm.
No. 3o3. east bound passenger sos am.
No. 3oI. east bound passenger $40 pm.
No. sI6, north bound freight AGO pm.
No. 3Is. east bound freight. .... .6:4o am.
MIAMI TRAINS.
No. ara, north bound. .(arrives) Io:I5 am.
No. 3II. south bound. .Qeaves) $50 pm.
Trains ,II. sra and ,I6 will carry pas
senRers when holding tickets. Train 3I5'
due at Baxter at $40 am. will not carry
passengers.
]. C. FETTERMAN. Agt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-14
RECEIVED MEDALS.
Marksm: and SharpshOotcrs Of First
Machine Gun Batt.ry.

The narksmen and sharpshooters Of the
First Machine dun Battery last night
received the medals won in the 1897 riff Q
practice. There were 23 men TO receive
such. The presentation was made by
Brig. Gen. Hiram Kendall and aftsrward
a drill was gone through in tho armory
before large number OF friends.
The battery was formed In full dress.
and was inspected by Gen Kendall, wit b
Mai. William Ely. assistant inspector
general and Capt. Murray, Fourth United
States Cavalry, instructor In military
tactics at Brown University. 1t was the
first appearance Of Mai. Ely since bis
promotion In the armory where he was
formerly i'm command. After the ranks
had been opened for inspection the win
ners of the medals were called forward
and formed In two lines, the sharpshooters
being first. The officers, with one excep-
ton, received medals.
In making the presentations Gen. hen-
dali spoke of his great interest in the
battery and his pride In its progress
commanding the men for what they had
done, and calling on them for renewed
efforts. After the presen tation, the dress
uniform was exchanged for the fatigue,
and the sections went through the guard
mount, and the school OF the cannOncer
under command of First Lieut.. Francis
q. Allen, forming q fitting close TO q
pleasant and successful entertainments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-14
TELEGRAPHIc BREvITIEs,



Thomas i. Connect has accepted the
position of trainer for the Holy Cross
college track team.
The executive committee OF the League
OF American municipalities has decided
TO hold the next national convention i'm
Detroit. Aug. I 10 4 inclusive.
Richard Prince. who killed William
Tcrriss tho actor. in London last month.
has been ordered to be detained as a
criminal lunatlc during her majesty's
pleasure.
Toe officers are still In the dark as 10
tho Whereabouts Of Paul Muller. who Is
supposed 20 have been the murderer of
Farmer Newton and his family In
Brookfeld. Mass. Friday last
DR. Robert Neefus of Dalton, Mass.
who has been confined In The jail since
last July ON the charge OF murder. was
discharged Yesterday. as no evidence
arlin.t him Was submitted TO the grand
jury.
The nOmthstlon ~ Attorney General
81 cherna to \, . Justice " the suprsnl,
court of the JHitsg Ststs- vas reported
10 the senate YESTERDAY sui Ssnstui
Hpar suueit Go hst- ii sDt~l nrou Ob.
j-cti"u was made. h'W,ter end I'd went
over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-14

100 per cent was the highest per-
eentsgc sttsinsbIe in points or whis-
kies exhibited at the Worlds Column
bisn Exposition.
Chester n. Graves q Sons OF Boston
indirectly exhibited Guekenheiuer
Pure Rye whiskey, distilled May, 1880.
This brand WAS awarded first prize
over all competitors.
a few dozen bottles OF this Whiskcy
are still owned by the Messrs. Graves
a Sons, and the attention OF News
readers is called to the fact that once
sold no more oso be obtained
"Ths responsibility aud reliability
OF th. representations made by c. N.
Graves q Sons, whose address is Bos
900, Boston, Is vrquestioned. "
.ou want fine Whiskey. write tr.m."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-14
PUBLIC INSTALLATION.
Olflcers OF ST. Johns Longe, X. off,,
Inducted Into Office.

st. Johns Lodge. No. o knights Of
officers st their hall, 1913 Westminster
street. last evening.
The installation was conducted by
Deputy Grand Chancellor Herbert X.
CIewly, assisted by Acting Grand Pre-
late Charles ID. Cady, Acting Grand
Master-at Arms Herbert S. Barrows, Act
ing Grand Vice chancellor .. y; Olem
eDce, Acting Grand Keeper OF Records
and Seal j. c. johnson. Acting Grand
Inner Guard Thomas IL. Bowen, Acting
Grand Outer Guard j. q. Maines. Inc
officefs-elect OF the lodge were: Chancel-
lor commander. John MoMorrow; vice
chancellor, Samuel Walton; prelate, j..
q. Clark; msster OF work. Henry knight;
keeper of records and seal, r. lnghi IN
ClsRg: master of finance. Andrew Mo
Kenzie; master Of exonequer. James
Brown; mast er-at-arms, William Walton; /;
inner guard, John Williams; outer
guard, william Herman; trustees, r.. q.
Green, George Clinton and samuel Wal
ton. Among the guests Of the evening
present werei Grand Chancellor Levi >.
Winchester, Grand Vice Chancellor Fred
r. Phillips, Inner Guard Adna 4. Howe,
Grand Outer Guard l.. Il. L'HeureuS,
Past Grand Chancellor George L. Gntes,
Past Grand Chancellor Walter Scott ana
their ladies. After the installation cere-
mony the following program was carried
out: Vocal selection, Miss Alice Fishsr;
piano solo, Miss Claudine Robertson; Sc
lections bv the Vautan trio, Diessrs. j.
Il. Sullivan, w. NJ. Sullivan and Edward
Magee; vocal selection, Ed Siocum; ad-
dress by Grand Chancellor Levi 3. Win
chester; VOCAL selection, Miss Annie Il.
McCreedy: banjo solo, Ed Slocum; re-
marks. Grand Vice. Chancellor Fred Il.
Phillips; selections by the Merry -Four
quartet, Messrs knight, Mathews,
Brown and Rowland; vocal selection.
Miss McCrs edy; piano duet, Miss Gertie
knight and Miss A. L. McCreedy. At
tho close o collation. was served. The
committee OF arrangements were: An
drew Mckenzie, j. McMorrow, James
Brown, X. ]. Clegs, William Walton and
Samuel Walton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-14
PARDONING
POWER
Considered by the Re-
vision Commission.
SOME CHANGES MADE.
Veto Power Given Governor In
Draft Of Constitution.
DUTIES OF LIEUT.. GOVERNOR

The constitutional revision commission,
at it's meeting yesterday, considered ar
ticle vii. on the executive power.
Section 4, regarding the governors
power OF pardon, was changed to read as
follows:
"He shall by and with the advice and
consent OF the Senate have the exclusive
power to grant pardons after conviction,
except in cases Of impeachment, and shall
have power to grant reprieves after con-
viction In all cases, except those OF i'm
parchment, for not longer than 80 days
after the beginning OF the next session OF
the General Assem- bly,
Section was approved as read. IL
reads:
"Sec. 6. Every hill which shall have
passed both houses of the General AS
sembly shall be presented TO the governor.
IL 10 approves he shall sign ana trans
NIT il TO the secretary OF state, but IL not
he shall return 1t TO the hous3 In which
IL origianted, which shall enter his OBJ
jeotions In full upon It's journal and pro-
ceed To reconsider II. III, after such re-
consideration, majority OF all the men,
bers elected TO that house shall agree to
pass the bill, IL shall be sent with the
objections to the other house, by which
IL shall likewise re reconsidered, and II
approved by a majority of MI the mem.
bers elected TO that house it shall be o
law; but in such case the votes OF both
houses shall be determined by yea and
nays, and the names OF the members
voting for and against the bill shall bs
entered upon tho journal Of each house
respectively. If the bill shall not be re-
turned by the governor within five days,
SUNDAYS excepted, after il shall havs been
mr. tad n him tho abalI hQ A
law, in like mannef rs he had signed it /;
unless the General Assem- bly,, by their ad.
j0ufnlnent, prevent It's return, I'm which
case il shall not be "a law.
Sections and 8 wery adopted with
only one or TWO changes in wording
Section was read and approved as fol-
lows:
"Ssc Q. All commissions shall be In
the name and by the authority or Rhode
Island and Providence Plantations; shall
be sealed with the state seal, signed by
the governor: and attestsd by the secre-
tary Of state.
"Sec. 10. In case OF the death, resig-
nation OF impeachment or conviction OF
the governor, the lieutenant-governor
snail become governor unit, the office Is
flIed by the next election and In case of
the inability Of the governor to serve, or
of his bsence from the state, the lieuren-
ant governor shall exercise the powers
and authority OF the Office OF governor
until the governor Is able to act or re-
turns to the state.
This, together with section IL and seq
tion 13. was referred to q special commit
tee for consideration.
Section L. wns read and approved.
"Seo. ~ The compensation Of the
governor and lieutenant governor shall
DO established by law, ana shall not be
diminished during the term tor which
they are elected