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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
TWO REGIMENTS PARADE.
Third and Fifth Missouri. $500 Strong,
March Through Kansas City's Streets
aud Receive Great Ovation.

Kansas City, No., Sept 1a-The
Third and the Fifth regiments, 1900
uniformed soldiers, paraded the streets
Of this city yesterday afternoon. Along
the whole ten-mile line Of march the
streets were banked with humanity,
and the reception given to Kansas
City's own soldiers was all that any
one could have wished. The men Of
the Third carried their guns, canteens
and tin cups. The men OF the Fifth car
ried In addition 10 these their ponchos,
or rubber coats The good appearance
and soldierly bearing Of the men
Of both regiments was spoken Of
by every one. They tramped like
veterans of q war of years, instead Of
q campaign OF camp life and practice
marches They were sunburned, stall
wart, athletic hooking men. The
throngs were proud of them and no
one doubted that these 1900 men with
such earnest faces and business like
bearing would have won glory for
themselves and their city II they had
ever been given q chance to go into
battle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
NEXT YEAR AT DETROIT.
Sons Of Veterans Convention at Omaha De
eide on the Meeting Place for 1879
Important Legislation Adopted.

Omaha, Neb., Sept Is. Detroit was
yesterday selected by the Sons Of
Veterans as the place for holding next
years annual encampment That city
won after q hard fight in which its
principal opponent was Denver. The
other business transacted by the en-
campment consisted Of q number Of
changes in the rules. A new ritual,
more simple and impressive than the
one now in use was adopted. 1t pro-
vides for only one degree instead Of
four. Attempts to restrict member
ship to the male descendants OF
those who saw actual service in
the civil war was voted down and the
same action was taken on proposition
to raise the muster fee from 81 to g.
A resolution was adopted favoring the
continuance Of military tactics in the
public schools. 1t was decided to get
up petition to the secretary of the
navy to name one of the new battle
ships Lincoln" A roll OF all Sons Of
Veterans who served in. the late war
with Spain is to be published. John
NJ. Thurston was elected n life mem.
Der.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
WILL SEE THE COLONIES.
Regular and Volunteer Troops To BE Sent
South, Preparatory to Doing
Garrison Duty.

Washington, Sept. 15.-All the regu.
lar army regiments which have not
been ordered to stations west will,
within week or ten days, be placed
In camps in the south, preferably in
Georgia and Alabama, and remain
there until the middle or end Of next
month, when they will be sent to Cuba
or Porto Rico. There will also be
available for these islands the vol.
unteer forces Of Gen. Lees seventh
corps, and such other regi.
ments at Camp Meade and Hunts
vile, Ala, Us have been retained in
the service. The troops in the Philip
pines, who are reported in excellent
health, will not be mustered out for
some time to come, and arrangements
are perfected to reinforce them upon
notification by Gen. Otis that addition
nj regiments are necessary to maintain
the supremacy Of the United States in
the islands. Six thousand troops will be
kept in garrison at Honolulu in order
to be in readiness for service in the
Philippines, where they can be more
quickly transported than II stationed
on the Pacific coast Within the next
few weeks there will be complete re-
organization Of the various army corps
and reduction of the staff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
HIS SALARY WAS CUT OFF.
W. ID. Bynum. Hartman OF the National
Democratic Executive Committee,
Tenders Hts Resignation.

Chicago, Sept. l5.-W. d. Bynum,
chairman of the national democratic
party, rendered his resignation to the
executive committee, and George Fos-
ter Peabody, of New York, was elected
as his successor. The resignation was
n great surprise to the leaders of the
gold democratic party. c. Wey Hol-
man, of Maine, declared after the
meeting that he proposed to have Mr..
Bynum investigated. A resolution
which was adopted by the meeting
stopping the salaries OF all the
officers is said to be the real
cause of Mr.. Bynum's resigna-
ton. Treasurer Framed, Of Indian
apolis, said that when the campaign
OF 1896 ended there was s33, 900 in
the treasury OF the national democ'
racy. Since that time $4,000 has
been expended. Mr.. Bynum had re-
ceived $500 us salary, while $50 was
credited to personal expenses. The
treasurer reported that $500 had been
sent TO kentucky for the 1897 cam
paign; $1,000 to Iowa, $500 to Ohio
during the campaign in which Hanna
was elected United States senator, and
5000 to Kansas. Finally, he said that
$50 had been expended for stationary
ard postage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

EMPRESS ELIZABETH OF AUSTRIA.
From PHOTOGRAPH Taken Several Years Ago.
Beaurivargo, where she expired. The
murderer Is q man named Luchoni.
He was born lip Paris OF Italian par
ents.
The empress OF Austria was born
December "a, 1887. She was q
daughter of Duke Macmillan, OF Ba-
varia, and was married to Francis Jo-
seph, emperor of Austria and king Of
Hungary, April "a, 1854. They had
three children - the Archduchess
Gisola, who Is married to Prince Luit-
pold, of Bavaria; the Archduke Ru-
dolph, who married Princess Ste.
phanie, of Belgium, and who was
(seemingly) sssassinated in 1889, and
the Archduchess Maria Valeria, who
married the Archduke Franz Salvador,
Of Austria Tuscany. The late empress
was an enthusiastic horsewoman.
Deep Gloom Throughout Europe.
Vienna. Sept la.-The plans for the
funeral of the late Empress Elizabeth,
who was assassinated by an anarchist
Saturday at Geneva, contemplate
bringing the remains to Vienna next
Thursday, lying in state on Friday
and the obsequies of interment on
Saturday. Every Gag in the city is
at half-mast and the theaters, races
and other amusements are sus-
pended indefinitely. The emperor's
fortitude is the topic OF univer.
sal admiration. lie is bearing up
manfully, despite the terrible shock,
which, in view Of his age, had inspired
the gravest apprehension. Although
ut first stunned and then slightly
hysterical, he soon regained his self
control and displayed remarkable
calmness. Occasionally, however, COM
pletely overpowered by his grief, he
moaned piteously, repeatedly sobbing
the name of the empress.
Many Of the prominent European
journals are again urging interna-
tional action against anarchists. They
recall that both the late NJ. Garnet, pres
ident of the French republic, and the
late Senior Canovas del Castillo. the
Spanish prime minister, were victims
Of Italian anarchists The terrible
news has thrilled Europe from end to
end, and everywhere but one question
IL asked, how can society protect
itself against anarchism? Special dis
patches from every capital describe
the effect produced, and newspaper
comments that palpitate with bitter
Indignation that defenseless woman,
who summed politics and did nothing
but good, should be selected ut
the moment Of the approaching
Jubilee for the assassin's kife. Per-
haps the most poignant grief is dis
played in Italy. because the public mind
there is touched with shame that SO
many political crimes have been COM
mitted by Italians A dispatch from
Geneva said ten friends and acquaint-
ances of the assassin had been arrest.
ed The assassin still maintains de-
fiant attitude.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
MANY LIVES WERE LOST.
Terrible Hurricane sweeps - Vincent and
tho Barbadoes- 500 Heported Killed
and Thousands Are Homeless

London, Sept 15.-Advices were re-
ceived here late last night saying that
a terrible hurricane has swept over
Barbadoes, in the Windward group VI
the Lesser Antilles Two hundred
persons have been killed md 1000
rendered homeless.
st. Thomas, d. w. l., Sept 15.-Ac-
cording to the latest reports from St
Lucia the storm, which broke upon
the island Sunday night. developed nj.
most precedented violence, being
&C o mpanied by tidal wave and tre-
mendous rains Numerous landslides
were caused and many houses, bridges
and Cocoa estates have been destroyed.
At least IL lives have been lost.
A boat from the island OF St Vim
cent, 100 miles west Of Barbadoes, ar-
rived yesterday Mt the island Of Grcna-
da and reports that st. Vincent has
experienced the most violent and de-
structive tornado ever know there,
Kingston, the capital Of st. Vincent,
Is totally destroyed.
1t is estimated that 800 lives have
been lost on that island, and that 2,
800 people are homeless. The bodies
of the dead are being buried in
trenches. Thousands who are starv-
ing IRE being fed ct the pub
lie expense. The amount Of prop
erty destroyed in St Vincent
cannot yet be estimated. Every
small house Is down and many large
ones have been destroyed. The de-
molished buildings include churches,
stores and almost all the estate build.
ings. Three large ships are ashore on
the windward coast and smaller YES
sells are stranded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
Comparl.on Of Expor,a and Imports

Washington, Sept. 15.-The monthly
statement Of imports and exports Of
the United States for August shows
the following:
Imports Of merchandise aggregated 10. i's.-
49, decrease as compared with August 1897.
OF about o.50looo or the imports during Au-
gust, 81, $50. co were fres Of duty. Tho August
exports Of domestic merchandise amounted 70
si, 2se. ga IN increase OF nearly N.0Oo.ooo The
Imports OF gold amounted 70 l6.sss, or. and the
exports, HpSS.ooa The silver imports were
"a. SIS, go. aud the exports, l(,7psHa
For the eight months ended August 81 last
decrease OF tlip,9ls.TD Is shown in the imports
u merchandise as compared with tho same
period last year. and IN Increase Of tiSN.s7a-
- In the exportS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
HUNDREDS MADE HOMELESS.
fire at Westminster, u. C.. Destroys Every
Business House, Causing Loss OF
Over S2,B0o,o00.

Vancouver. b. c., Sept. 12-New
Westminster, the chief city on the
Fraser river. presents a heart.rending
scene Of desolation, fire having this
morning wiped out the whole OF the
business portion. There is not pub
lie building standing in the central
portion of the city. Famed by o
fierce wind, almost n gale, the fire,
which started on the water side
by sparks from q passing steamer.
spread with such awful rapidity
that ten streets were blazing in
three hours, and only smoking ashes
mark the spots where scores Of houses
formerly stood. Handsome blocks,
banks and churches went mp in smoke.
The cathedral OF the diocese Is no
The loss Ii over s., 500, 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
THE OFFICIAL TIME.
Had 20 he Recognized
NJ Such.

The necessity that there shall be only one
man who "has the say" in a military com
mand is thoroughly recognized in the United
States army. A story is told of Gen. Shat
ter, commander Of the American expedition.
airy force for the invasion Of Cuba, which H.
Illustrates the punctilio Of the regulars in this
regard.
At a certain frontier post at which Shafter,
who then held an inferior rank, was COM
mander many years ago, discussion arose
among several officers as to the exact time
Of day. A captain, with his watch in his
hand, said:
at is now exactly three o'clock"
"Oh, no" said lieutenant. "by my time
It's eight minutes past three"
A third officer drew his watch out Of his
pocket. Il know my time is exactly right"
he said, land my watch says two minutes
past three"
At this juacture Maj. Shafter looked at
his silver watch.
II don't know what your watches say, !" he
remarked, but wish you to understand
that in this command it is five minutes past
three"
Then the young officers remembered that
the authority Of the commanding officer ex-
tended even to the time Of day.-Pittsburgh
DISPATCH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

HUseINe while waltzing Is under
the ban. The decree has gone forth
from the men who teach waltzing tina,
no more hard pressure shall be per
mitted during the process Of the fas'
cinating whirl. Reprimands are In
store for any young men, or young
women, either, who persist In hug
cling In the dance. All this has been
decided at the twenty first annual
convention Of the American Society oil
Professors Of Dancing which has ad.
journed after four days session in
New York, after adopting the new
dances for the coming season.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
Gasoline Stove Explosion Responsible for
tho Complete Destruction OF jerome,
Arix.-Loss Over el,OO0,OO0.

Prescott, A. T., Sept 1a.-The town
Of Jerome, near here, was completely
wiped out yesterday by fire, entailing
a loss of over si,OoO,OO In property.
Eleven bodies have SO far been recov-
cred, while score or more are said to
be in the ruins or missing. The fire
originated from gasoline stove in q
cabin, and spread SO rapidly and
fiercely that 1t was impossible to save
even the clothing. The area Of the
fire was confined to q narrow gulch
and ravines leading to 1t. in which
were located substantial wooden and
stone buildings, the latter melting rs
rapidly before the flames as PASTE
hoard. Over 100 residences, averaging
in value $4,000; 20 general merchan-
disc and other stores, saloons, etc, OF
all kinds, are wiped out; in short, not
q single business house remains. The
only building to escape was the Meth
odist church. The number OF people
who IRE homeless is placed ut 1900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
F..,Op q. La. In Colorado.

Colorado Springs, Col, Sept IA
The fusion conference committees
reached an agreement Saturday. The
Teller silver republicans and populistA
conceded the gubernatorial nomina-
ton 70 the democrats. @. S. Thomas,
former democratic national commit.
teeman from Colorado. received the
nomination. To the silver republicans
are allotted the treasurer. auditor,
superintendent Of instruction md one
regent of the state university, and e
the popnlists the remainder OF the
Offices.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

Washington, Sept. 15.-The con-
tinued publication of dispatches say
ing that Rear Admiral Dewey has
asked for two more battleships are
annoying to department officials as
we'll rs the president There is abso-
lutely no truth in the reports Dewey
has not asked for aid, but on the other
hand has repeatedly assured the presi'
dent that there is no trouble to be
feared in the Philippines.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
AN EMPRESS SLAIN.
Elizabeth, Wife Of Austria's Ruler,
q Victim of an Assassin.
An italian Anarchist Stabbed Her with .
stiistto While She Was at Geneva. swits-
sriand-AIl Europe shocked
Over the Tragedy.

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept 1a.-The
Empress Elizabeth OF Austria was as
sassinated here Saturday afternoon by
an Italian anarchist She was stabbed
with q stiletto. Her majesty was
walking from her hotel TO the landing
place of the steamer Mt about one
o'clock when the anarchist suddenly
approached and stabbed her to the
heart The empress fell. got up again,
and was carried to the steamer un-
conscious. The boat started, but, see
ing the empress had not recovered
consciousness, the captain returned and
the empress was carried to the Hotel
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

In 1870 the center OF population of
the United States was point % miles
east Of Baltimore. In 1920 IL was about
10 miles north of Woodstock, Va In
1910 II had reached point 10 miles
south Of Clsrhsburg, W. Va In 1850
Il was 20 miles south of Chillicothe, o.
In 1870 It had reached the neighbor-
hood Of Cincinnati. and to-day It Is not
far from Westport. Decatur county,
Ind. The center Of area Of the United
States is In northern Ksnsas Accord
ingly. the center of population Is
three-fourths of q degree south and
more than II degrees east Of the GEN.
ter Of area
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

Berlin, Sept 15.-The Cologne Ga
zette, in n leading editorial, declares
that anarchists will no longer be toll
Grated In Germany, where they have
been harbored upon their pretext that
they were paupers or persons fearing
political persecution in their own
countries They must be made TO
carry their evil purposes 70 foreign
landA The Gazette recommends q
prompt understanding between the
police throughout Germany so that
free transportation OF anarchists out
Of the country may be accomplished
by simple discretionary action on the
part of the police.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

THE New York Sun says that the
eongress 70 be elected next November
will have before It the high duty OF
experimenting and completing In civil
legislation the triumph achieved by
the prowess Of American arms In war.
Al the election in November q full
house of Representatives Is to be elect
Cd, and the composition of about one
third Of the senate will depend upon
t. The sole issue before the people
in all the states will be that growing
out Of the war. We shall all pull To-
gether, sectional politics win be dis
carded and partisanship created by
sectional prejudice will cease.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
INSURGENTS LEAVE MANILA.
Fully Fifteen Thousand of Them Marched
Out of the City wednesday-Perfect
Harmony Prevails.

London, Sept 15.-The Manila cor.
respondent of the Times, telegraphing
Wednesday, says: Fully $4,000 insur-
gent troops evacuated the suburbs to-
day. The Americans gave parade and
granted full military honors Perfect
harmony prevailed and the natives
were evidently delighted at the oppor-
tunity for a public display of the
efficiency of their troops in drill. The
firmness and tact OF Gen. Otis have
produced an excellent result The
governor OF Iloilo is facilitating com
merce, according to his agreement, and
trade with the southern ports is in
creasIng daily"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

- 4CAt 1@eSA@ ~~~~~-
and was able to do nearly all my own
work. continued the use Of your medi-
cine, and feel that I owe my recovery to
you. i cannot thank you enough foryour
advice and your wonderful medicine.
Any one doubling my statement may
write to me and viii gladly answer
all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST, Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
stantly being received, contribute mot
q little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs.
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham's addressis Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women IRE invited to
write TO her for advice, which will DO
given without charge. It Is an en-
perienced woman's advice towomen. 4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
yal,n,,,r, Can R.,.,p rh,,r ANN.

Washington, Sept 1A-Permissicn
has been granted by the secretary Of
war 10 the volunteer troops who served
In the army during the war with Spain
10 retain their arms and equipments
One months pay will cover the total
expense, aud the last months pay viii
be accepted In payment Az each man
viii b granted . furlouRb, this viii
practically Be q gift from the govern
nent which will enable every soldier
70 hand down 70 postsrity the weapon
be uusd IN defense Of the honor Of his
country
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
Gen. Miles submits His Plans.

Washington, Sept. Is. Gen. Miles
has submitted to Assistant Secretary
Meilslejohn plans for sending the reg
ular troops to their proper stations
and for garrisoning points in Cuba,
Porto Rico and Manila with regulars
He recommends force OF 10000 regu'
lars for Cuba, 1900 for Manila and 4, OOt
for Porto Rico. The remainder OF reg
ulars, he recommends, be sent to their
regular stations
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

The official records Of the war de-
partment at Washington rs far as
completed, show that there were %
officers and 49, enlisted men Of the
army. 264 in all, killed In battle dur.
ing the war with Spain. These casu'
alties included all the lives lost by the
army in the battles in the Philippines
rs well as those in Porto Rico. The
percentage OF officers killed is strik-
ingly large and Is said to be unprece.
denied in the battles of the world.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
twenty Person, Drowned.

Brunswick, Ga, Sept ia.-Postmaste'
Symons who chartered tug and went
in search OF the schooner John II.
Platt, which was in the terrible storm
Of August 80, has returned to Bruins
wick with unmistakable evidences OF
the ships loss with all on board. A
brother OF Capt Townsend, Of the
schooner Jessie C. Woodruff, accom-
panied Mr.. Symons, and he Is conf
dent that his brothers. ship had me,
the same fate. A total Of 20 persons
were aboard the two lost ships.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

THE committee on pensions reported
mt the recent encampment Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic that the death
rate among the pensioners now ex-
ceeded 10000 year. The committee
estimated that the increase in the
number Of deaths will be such that in
1920 the number Of pensioners will be
reduced TO little over $50, 600 and that
in 1910 the list will be obliterated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
ov,r 100000 Worth of supp,,e.

Chickamauga Park, Ca, Sept Is
Gen. J. c. Breckenridge and staff left
the city last night for Knoxville. Be-
fore leaving he turned over the bust
ness OF his headquarters to Gen. il. v.
Boynton, who at once assumed COM
mand ut this point There are now
stored at this camp over sa,o00,OOc
worth OF quartermaster's and COM
missary supplies and 100000 OF med
ical supplies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
MRS. PINKHAM'S ADVICE.
What Mrs. Nell Hurst has to Say
About It.

DEAR Mrs. PIYKuAM:-when Iwrote
TO you had not been well for five years;
had doctored all the time but got no
better. had womb trouble very bad.
My womb pressed backward, causing
piles. l was in such misery I could
scarcely walk across the floor. Mem
situation was irregular and too pro-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

The annual report Of the United
States geological survey upon the Pc
troleum industry, complied by Mr.. F.
II. oliphant has been completed. II
states that the total production Of
crude petroleum in the United States
In 1877 was 90, sos, Osi barrels, as com
pared with o.96O. 1871 barrels In 1896,
showing decrease Of only two-thirds
Of one per cent The production for
1896 was the largest ever recorded in
the history Of the industry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17

THERE are in the United States 500.
600 railroad employees, 100, 900 station.
men. 5000 engineers, 10000 firemen
and helpers, $4,000 conductors and dis
patchers, $4,000 trainmen, $4,000 ma
chinists, 100000 shopmen other than
machinists, 10000 telegraph oper-
ators and their helpers, $1,000 switch
men, fagmen and watchmen and 49,
00O trackmen. The payroll on all
American railroads combined, officers
and clerical staff included, amounts to
about $4,000, 900 q day, or $3.50, OOo, OOO
per annum.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-09-17
Arhnnsa, soIIdIy Democratic

Little Rock, Ark, Sept 1A-The
secretary Of state compiled the cleo
ton returns as far as they relate To
the next legislature. The senate win
be solidly democratic-sl members
The house will consist OF os democrats
and two republicans In the last gen
eral assembly there were nine popu-
lists and three republican,