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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

remains OF Mr.. Gladstone will be laid
to rest in the peaceful graveyard Mt
Hawarden, adjoining the church where
he was married more than half acen-
tury ago.
Every other topic in Great Britain
yesterday dropped out OF sight before
the passing OF Mr.. Gladstone. Ha-
warden focused the attention, which
from the highest to the men in the
street, was respectful, sincere and pro-
foundly moved. In two places, per-
haps, was the tension most keen and
most hcartfclt-the house of commons
and Hawardcn. Just before the house
rose Yesterday n telegram from Mr.
Herbert Gladstone reached Lord Stan
ley announcing that his father was
sinking. Already before his death the
hush of grief seemed to fall over the
scene of his trumphs; from the pres
ent men turned to the past, recalling
sayings and doings A great lion lay
dying, his old colleagues, his old time
enemies and followers watching his
last long fight with his last and i'm
placablc foe, us they watched in past
days his fight against foes whom he
could overcome. True to himself he
was yielding slowly, inch by inch.
Disregarding recent precedence, 1t was
decided that the programme in parlia-
ment should be the same as that
ndopted in the cases OF the earl OF
Chatham and OF the younger Pitt,
namely, an address to her majesty, for
u funeral Mt the public charge and n
monument erected in Westminster
abbey.
When William L Gladstone was born George
Ill was king Napoleon was overshadoxing
Europe and Joseph Bonapartc had been year
on the throne OF Spain. II was December ~,
1872 the year that saw Madison inaugurated
fourth president Of the United States Enter
ing parliament In 1882. Gladstone has been
from that time to this almost continually In
public life Four times prime minister, he
has probably cxerted more influence on the
destinies Of the British empire In the last GEN.
fury than any other man Unable TO bear
the strain o.. ONCE on account OF the decay OF
his physical powers incident to his advanced
years. he resigned the premiership In 1894 and
retired TO private life TO spend his last days In
the bosom OF his family and the companion
ship OF the wife who has been by his side for
nearly 81 years From his retirement how
ever, his voice was now and then heard on pub
lie questions and II always commanded at
tention no, only among English speaking na-
tions. but throughout the world
The history OF Gladstone's public life Is the
history of English and European politics since
- n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

PRESIDENT THOMAS II. BowLEs, OF
the National Association of Life Un-
derwriters, has issued letter from
Milwaukee to the presidents of all
the life insurance companies in the
United States in regard to the cstab-
lishment Of q cooperative hospital
service between the American life in
surance companies for the benefit OF
policy holders who are taking part In
the present conflict between the United
States and Spain. The hospital serv-
leo could also be made bureau for
preparing death proof papers and pay
ing claims in all cases Of death among
the policy holders.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
MERRITT WILL. GET THEM.
AdJt. Gen. Corbin Says the General Will
Have Seasoned Soldiers to Accom-
pany Him to the Philippines

WAsnINGToN, May 1S.-The attention
of Adjt. Gen. Corbin was called to u
dispatch from New York stating that
Gen. Merritt refused" to so to tho
Philip pines with less than 5000 reg
ulars, and that he said he would not
leave with lot of recruits only. That
can't be true" said the adjutant
general. Gen. Merritt never said he
refused to go anywhere his orders car
ried him. lie is not that sort OF man.
However, you may say that the de-
partment Is now arranging to give
Gen. Merritt the regulars he wants.
Before he sails for Manila he will have
n strong force of seasoned soldiers to
take with him."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
May Ra,.. soanl.h eunboats.

CHICAGO, May ls.--A special to the
Journal from Washington says: II Is
stated that In his last cable Adm.
Dewey said that II wrecking appara'
tus wero sent him he would be able 70
raise n number Of the Spanish war
ships sunk during the battle. The adj
miral thinks there are several OF the
gunbuats which can be easily raised.
repaired and made useful In view OF
this the war department has been has
tening the preparations to dispatch
the transports now ON the Pacific coast
to Manila and they are expected 70
lnaxe San Francisco BY Thursday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
ON CHOOSING A CAREER.

II you have found your place, your oc-
cupation has the consent Of every fac
ulty Of your being.
Beware OF a salient which you cannot
hope to practice in perfection" Nature
hates all botched and half-nnished
work, and will pronounce her curse
upon II.
"Close application. integrity, atten-
ton to details, discreet advertising"
are given as the four steps to success
by John wanamaker, whose motto IL.
"Do the next thing"
''No man Is AZ 10 win" says Bulwer.
awho has not sat down alone TO think;
and who has not come forth with pur-
pose In his eye, with white checks, set
lips, and clenched palms, able to say;
Tam resolved whit TO do"
II possible, choose that occupation
which focuses the largest amount OF
your experience and tastes. You will
then not only have q congenisl voca-
ton. but Will utilize largely Jour alEIll
and business knOwlsdgs. which Il your
lrus capital.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
TO JOIN SAMPSON.
Commodore Watson Takes He Squadron
70 Key West To Act In Harmony
with sehIey and Sampaon.

MIAMI, Fla. May lot Is reported
from Key West that Commodore Wat
son has started for Havana with
United States squadron No. 8 to
work In harmony with the squad
rons under Rear Admiral Sampson and
Commodore Schley. Commodore Wat
son took his feet from Key West
singly. He has been coaling' for sew
eral days and the fuel is piled high on
the decks. His feet consists Of the
powerful monitors Puritan and Milan.
tonomah. the cruisers Cincinnati and
Helena, the auxiliary cruiser st. Paul,
the torpedo boats Ericsson, Dupont,
Foote and Cushing and the gunboats
Bancroft, Hamilton, Dolphin, Morrill,,
Eagle, Hawk and Wasp.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

THE large number of reflections OF
volunteers has caused much comment
In the army medical corps. Physi-
clans, however, who conducted the ex-
aminations said that outside of the
ranks Of cigarette smokers there were
even fewer reflections than there were
in the days of the civil war Among
hahitual users of the cigarettes the re-
jections were about 90 per cent Most
Of the men who failed to pass the med
ical examinations had weak hearts or
lacked the vitality necessary to make
good soldier.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

IT looks like stern business when the
hospital corps is sent to the front
The United States ambulance ship So
lace has been at anchor for several
weeks ut Hampton roads, but recently
she received hurry orders to get nearer
to what is to be the scene Of action.
The ambulance ship has been bounti-
fully supplied by the women OF
America with the good things that are
generally lacking ut sea and in the
field. Perhaps no ship of the war will
be the center of so much concern us
the Solace. Her white sides and her
red cross flag will mark her to friend
and foe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
AssIsrANT SURGEON GENERAL GREEN

ASSISTANT SURGEON GENERAL GREEN.
LEAF, who will be in entire control OF
the medical and hospital services in
Cuba, has completed his plans for rem
dering aid to the sick and wounded in
the campaign. About 1870 medical Of
fcers, 90 surgeons and 100 assistant
surgeons will accompany the invading
army, the ratio being one medical of.
hcer to about 400 soldiers Of the line.
The medical corps will also include
about 100 hospital stewards and 1900
privates. In addition to the usual
equipment Of stretchers, $50 ambu-
lances OF the most modern design will
be nsad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
AT THE BALL GROUNDS.

The omahas have signed Pitchers Al
Msuck and Danny Monroe.
Donahue Is now chlcago's star catch
sr instead Of Kittredge. II Is said that
The latter win be traded.
LajoIe Is one OF the most natural batn-
men IN The league. ne seems TO be able
70 hlt any kind Of ball. whether high
o. low
The Do,inn globe 1ayt TIE pllehIng
department & ~ le1itl llnb1 weak
|p1l M r1r' f,as'k 'I1'|., J, a.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

The stats of Illinois win gather in
large sum Of money from estates upon
which the inheritance tax Of 1895 has
vested pending the decision of the
United States supreme court which
sustained the law. From Chicago alone
the accumulated tax win amount "a
$1,000, 900.
New York has just acquired . new
county, making 81 N ~. u 4 eallea
Eaassu. and 6ontaina bso squire miles
ialr1n from Queens eolutH
oDaln has mcl1 senlhlne then Any
nl6nf t11rIl1 a L1I1r1 We Ie1II
,I.|1.. .'1 ,1' 110||
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
To saIl for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 81 - The
Charleston is preparing to sail for Ma
Mia within the next "a hours. The
newspaper correspondents who have
been detailed to join the vessel have
gone to Mare island, pursuant TO In
structions received from Commander
Glass. The Charleston will probably
adjust her compass and sail to-day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Ok,ahom,'. Wonderful Growth.

GUTHRIE, Ok, May ls.-The returns
being made by the assessors show a
very large increase of the taxable val
uation in every county In the terri
tory. In the great majority of the
townships the increase is 30 per cent
and over, and in many 1t runs Us high
us 100 per cent increase over last
years valuation. The census returns
will also show n very great gain in
population, probably 20 per cent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

WALTER WELIMAN, the well-kuown
American, has sailed on another Arctic
exploring expedition. lie will meet
four companions in Norway and the
party will leave Tromsoe in the ice
steamer Fridtjof June rs, expecting to
be gone is months. The first land
they will make is Franz Josef land,
where Mr.. Wellman hopes TO find
Andree, dead or alive; thence they will
90 northward and winter north of the
eighty-second degree and early in the
spring sta TT for the pole.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

THE postmaster general has appoint.
cd Eben Brewer to accompany the
troops to Cuba and have charge of the
nrmy mail. The department will under
take TO receive the mail from the SOL
diers and bring it back to this country.
1t will also forward letters to the SOL
dicrs in Cuba and distribute them. A
post Office will move with the army.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

In Cuba and in the southern cities
Of the United States, where the sol
diers are now concentrated. the army
will have 10 contend not only with
malarial fevers and the usual camp
disease, but they will also be exposed
70 yellow fever. Taking this into con.
Bideration, the medical authorities OF
the army have issued the most strin-
gent regulations governing camp life.
The greatest care has to be maintained
in regard to the drinking water for
the troops Quipine has been pur-
chased In large quantities and each
man while In Cuba will be given from
three 20 FIVE grains every morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
K,n,a, soldier. rata ,ly Injured.

TOPEKA, Kan. May ls-Charles A.
Best, OF Clifton, and Carl Groom, OF
Palmer, both privates in the Concordia
company, were perhaps fatally injured
yesterday at the statehouse. They
were scufiiing on the porch ut the
south side entrance when they fell to
the pavement below, q distance of %
feet. Best struck on his. head and
made an indentation in the gravel
walk four inches deep.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
A Flow of Language.

A well.known public lecturer Is fond Of
telling how he was once introduced to an
audience by man manifestly unaccustomed
to performing duties Of that sort. Stepping
to the front Of the platform before the large
audience, he said: Ladies and gentlemen,
VIC have with US this evening Prof. Blank,
who, understand has q finer flow Of lam
guage than have, therefore, ] viii not con.
TO come forward and consume tbe time. y
And he sat down, having quite exhausted
his own ''flow Of language" and leaving the
professor to begin as best he could after such
dazing introduction. Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Daily Proceedings at the National Capitol
In Abbreviated Form-some of the
Most Important Bills.

nm. ..r.,. nm thu 10Th nassed the railway
..h,,..,,on huI hill WAS offered by Senator
e,s.ar, INevI removing ali disabilities Inn
.,,saS n, tho fourteenth amendment 10 tho
sss.s,,,r,ion ,non persons ON account OF hnv-
IN, .ngagea IN rebellion araInst tho United
G,a,es IN was passed without debate A bill
was aiso nassed authorizing the establishment
Of a life-saying station ut Charlcvoix. Mich.
The var revenue bill was then reported and the
senate afterwards went into executive session
for the confirmation OF military nominations
The house passed measure for the organ
ization Of n specal line OF coast defense vessels
and the enlistment OF men TO man them. The
senate bin 10 establish volunteer signal corps
was passed without amendment A resolution
was also passed calling upon the secretary OF
war for information about the construction OF
n ship canal ut Sabine Pass, Tex inc houso
voted 10 non concur In the senate amendment
10 the bill providing for feeding anu armihg
the Cuban people and conference committee
was appointed.
SENATOR CuILoM ull) presented TO the
senate on the 18th petition signed by II pack
ing firms Of Chicago asking for rctaliatory leg
islation against France on account OF the rates
of duty on importations OF lard and sausage re-
Gently imposed by that government Little busi-
ness of Importance was transacted. inc
house considered private bills Mr.. Cummings
IN. w introduced bill authorizing the sccrc-
tarv Of war TO organize regiment OF sharp
shooters possessing special military qualihca-
tions. each company TO consist Of 100 expert
marksmen from different states, TO be between
the ape Of 81 md 40 years. the command TO be
known us the American Independent Sharp
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Aim 10 Rrral.a PhilIppInes.

New YORK, May ls.-Preparations
for the relief expedition to be sent to
the Philippine islands are being hur-
ried in both the military and navy de-
partments, says the Madrid cOrre-
spondent OF the World. Five battal-
ions, each 1900 strong, under IS off,
GERS, are assembled at Cadiz, Barcelona
and Valencia already, and will be
ready for embarkation this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Father sherman tn tho Front.

CHICAGO, May :s.-Rev. Thomas
Ewing Sherman, of the Society OF
Jesuits, connected with St Ignatius
college, Chicago, has been appointed
chaplain OF the Fourth regiment Of
the Missouri volunteers, Col. Corbin
commanding. Almost oil the men OF
the regiment are Catholics. Father
Sherman is the son of Gen. w. I. Sher-
man and is enthusiastic over his APP
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Illinois Popuiists to Disagree.

SpRISGFIELD. Ill. May s.-The state
convention Of populists which met
here yesterday split on the proposition
to fuse with the democratic party.
The fusionists held q rump convention
and adjourned to July ls, when they
will meet the democratic state COM
mittee. The regular convention Sc
lected c. Z. Palmer for state chairman
and nominated a complete state ticket.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

TIE railroad employees of California
have started to raise u fund TO build
u battlcship for the government and
propose to enlist the assistance of rail-
way men throughout the country. 1t
Is estimated that 100000 men will
readily contribute IS each, making n
total OF s4,OOO,OoO for the proposed
hattlashin
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
GLADSTONE is DEAD.
The Most Famous Figure In British
Politics Passes Away.
Mr.. Gladstonc's Life Ia tho IIiatory Of Brit
ish and European Politics from tho
Time the "Grand Old Man" First
Entered Parliament.

HAwARDEN, May la-william Ewart
Gladstone, the most famous figure in
British politics, died at his home here
this morning ut five o'clock. lie passed
away peacefully, during siumber, with
oil the members of his family ut the
bedside. Though q national funeral
will probably be accepted by the fam
ily, there is little doubt but that the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
oa,eers Of the Fifth Missouri.

JEFFERSON BARRACKS, Mo-, May IS
Milton Moore, colonel; Charles II. Nor
gan, lieutenant colonel; W. NJ. Aber-
nathy, major; William I. Stark, major.
These are the men who will lead the
Fifth Missouri regiment into the field.
They were elected last night at meet
ing OF the line officers Of the Fifth, and
1t is declared that Gov. Stephens will
promptly issue the necessary commits
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

REV. THOMAS EWING SnEMiAs, OF
the Society Of Jesus, the son Of the
late Gen. w. I. Sherman, has been APP
pointed chaplain Of the Fourth Mis-
souri, regiment OF volunteers. Almost
nil the men of the regiment were said
TO be Catholics.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
n,.,r...,ur Accident in oklahoma.

GUTHRIE, Ok, May ls.-While fam.
lily named Chaban, from Louisiana,
attempting to ford the South Canadian
river, near Sacred Heart mission, the
wagon and team were carried down by
the current and caught In quicksands-
The two oldest sons escaped. but the
mother, q i2-year-old daughter and
six-year-old son persisted with the
team In the treacherous sands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
The Death Rate.

While it is quite true that the proportion
of deaths from malaria as an Immediate
cause is proportionally small as cited in an.
nual mortuary statistics, yet physicians are
thoroughly convinced that it causes malades
of a fatal character, and begets dangerous
nervous prostration. This malady is eradi.
Gated and prevented by Hostetter's Stom'
ach Bitters, which also cures biliousness,
constipation, rheumatism and dyspepsia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

As regards the need and practical
uscfnlness Of q ship canal across Mica
rngun. the Chicago Tribune recently
aid, the country Is just now having
an Impressive object lesson 10 the cas-
81 The battleship Oregon. II the
spsnIsh feet had started nor us tho
Atlantic a. the beginning OF hoztili
ties The lesson would have boon stIll
mars pointed. Though Tho baitleshil
started from the Pacific waters NEARLY
|No n11lh1 aeu 4 e atill nearly J, Vsf
1|lIT II1m Key Wo1k hesln ltef
.anIr||ft b s|esst 1ttf|v 90 al -
Il ia ||.1Inr4.1 11t1 fxiI|t tll
ne -. aI| .|1 oe.l
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Anbulanee vVareus shIppsd.

SourH BEND. Ind, May 1.-THE
studebaxer Bros.' Manufacturing COM
pany shipped II cars Of ambulance
wagons to Mobile, Ala, to-day for the
use Of the government The shipment
made solid train and Is the fourth
train load of ambulance and govern
ment wagons shipped by this concern.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Thous.pas PerIsh IN = tornado,

LONDON, May ia dispatch to the
Standard from The Hague says: 40
cording to private telegram from In
dia, q terrible tornado has destroyed q
great part OF Bims, u seaport town OF
the island OF Sumbawa, Malay archi-
pelago. The shores Of Sumbawa bay
are covered with the bodies Of thou
sands of victims.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

The London st. James Gazette re-
Gently remarked: Europe believes
America is trying her strength on
Spain, and that her inevitable victory
will be followed by similar acts of ag-
erosion towards other powers with
interests in the Atlantic and in the
Pacific"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

At Washington on the 18th Miss
Frances Aura Alger, youngest daugh-
ter Of the secretary Of war. was mar
ried to Charles u. Pike. of Chicago.
President and Mrs. Mckinley were
near the wedding party during the
ceremony, rs were Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart The company was q
most distinguished one.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
I,rYnn to RaI.s n I,eeIment.

LINCOLN, Neb.. May lS-William J..
Bryan is to organize third regiment
Of Nebraska volunteers and tender
their services to the president as soon
rs mustered. Gov. Holcomb yesterday
issued him commission as colonel
with authority to proceed and Mr..
Bryan said he would accept the COM
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

SECRETARY WILSON, of the depart.
ment of agriculture, has detailed Gen.
Roy Stone, in charge OF the COOL roads
bureau, for service with the nrmy in
Cuba. lie will have charge OF any
road making which may be found nee
essary in the campaign on the island.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
Suspected Say at JefferAon barracks

ST. LOUIS, May lS-An unidentified
man, suspected Of being n Spanish
spy, is under arrest ut jefferson bar
racks. lie was found in the mule cor
raj, and being unable to give an &c.
count OF himself was turned over to
the commandant, Capt Knight When
searched lot OF Spanish correspond
ence was found on the fellow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
m.thaII.i nI.hop. Elee.ed.

BkLTInoRE. Nd. May iS-The cleo
ton Of bishops by the general confer
enceof the Methodist Episcopal church.
south, resulted in the choice on the
second ballot of Rev DR.. II. C Morri-
son, of Nashville. Tenn. and Rev. DR..
Chandler, of Oxford. Ga. DR. Morri-
son received l40 votes and Dr. Chan.
dler lls on the iinkl ballot
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

AFTER the United States troops shall
embark for Cuba and the campaign
against the Spanish forces is fairly on
some Of the most famous cvangclis,s
In the country will follow and active
evangelical work among the soldiers
will be begun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
m, pr..lae.. want. IN. War Po.h,d

WASHINGTON. May TO- I'm tones
which showed how deOply he felt, the
president yesterday referred to the
most recent reports Of the starvation
and misery In Cuba he expressed his
horror Of the conditions prevailing
and his fixed determination to put an
end 70 them It Is the present pur.
pose of the president TO hasten the
occupation Of the island.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21

In New England patent oil is vapor-
lied and the gas used with an mean
descent mantle for lighting purposes,
the reservoir being suspended At the
top Of the lamp with feed pipe, which
extends in close proximity TO the fame
to TRANSFORMS the oil into gas,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-21
chin. Favor. Aario-Ausrloan AilIanea

china Favors Anglo AmerIoAn AIItAnoa
SHANGHAI. May i9.-The newspapers
here aud public opinion In general
strongly favor the Anglo-American al
lance as proposed in the speech which
Mr.. Chamberlain, secretary Of state
for the colonies, recently made at Bir-
mingham, Eng.