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Dispute Over Territory Is Supposed to Be the Cause of tLe Karike
 Preparations.
RUSSIA BELIEVES THE
 TIME 0PP0RTUNE.
Thinks Great Britain Will Have Her Hands Full Settling With France Without Fighting In the
 Far East.

Wei Hai Nei, Nov 8.-All British warships here, the first class battleship Centuron, first class cruiser Narcissus, second class cruiser Hermione, torpedo boat destroyer Handy, and first class gunboat Peacock, have cleared for ac' ton and ready for sea at an hours notice. First class battleship Yictori. ous and first c.ass cruiser Undaunted, at the Foo, are eoaling to their full oapaci. ty. The greatest secrecy is maintained as to the meaning of these warlike prep arations, but there is no doubt that important instructions are expected at any moment.
 A large Russian fleet has assembled at Port Arthur.
 The gents furnishing window at Kastor & BluthenIhal's establish ment, corner of Main and Second streets, is one of the neatest eyer seen in this city. The work was done by Mir. Doe" Baldwin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

The Republican says Mayor Nor
toms motion to lay the resolution
on the table was carried; also his
motion TO adjourn was carried.
Fifty men say these statements are
not true. Norton's motion to lay on
the table was lost also to adjourn
by big majority. NoTton's effort
to stampede the meeting was a
complete failure. When he saw his
defeat he marched out of the hall
with not to exceed twenty followers.
Mr.. Willard IL a Norton man, but as
chairman of the meeting he de-
clared both resolutions lost and he
remained in the chair till the close
of the meeting, Mr.. Newhouse was
elected secretary of the meeting
and should have made an honest
report. but most of our readers un.
dersiaud the peculiar circum-
stances existing between Norton
and the Republican and the poor
fellow should not be blamed too Sc
verely for his actions. and there are
others In the same financial con-
dition, but we trust a few more
years Of ofrepublican prosperity may
enable them 20 throw Oh fheyoke.
ONE VINO Was THBRE
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
SPOT CASH
at Baldwin's L w
Price Cash House
Baxter Springs, Kansas.
UNIVERSITY, CENTER.

The class met in the library room
last Tuesday night. After the busi
ness oi the evening was transacted
Mrs. Sadie Harvey was called upor
to give a concise review of the worl
on Assyrian aud Babylonian litera
ture, which she did in a mastery
manner.
The Center was then introduced
into the ancient states of Media auC
Persia TO examine history and &
literature of great merit, perhap.
only excelled in form by ancient
Greece. They found that two em
pires existed before Persia proper
rose above the horizon, aud that il
was the conquering sword of Cyrus
aud the organizing hand of Darius
that extended over the little state ot
Persia, which was no larger than
New England when Cyrus began
his conquests TO the greatest empire
in the history of the world, except
ing the Roman empire under the
CAESARS.
They divided her literature into
three general divisions: first, old
Iranian literature, extending from
the Sixth century b. c. TO the first
centuries A. D., including the Avesta
or bible of Zoroaster and the Rock
Inscriptions of line of Persian
kings; second, Middle Persian Lit
erature, running from the third TO
the tenth century; third, New Per-
sian Literature extending from the
tenth century to the present
The class found that the Avesta
was but a fragment of once great
literature comprising II books,
While the present contains about
5000 words, the original contained
over $4,000 words, the present only
one-fourth as large as the original.
They found that many parts of the
Avesta was composed in rhythm,
resembling Longfellow's Hiawatha.
The most interesting part Of the
lesson was the inscriptions upon
the rocks, especially the one Darius
caused to be chiseled upon the
granite face of Mount Behistan in
Persia. II tells of the battles he
had fought aud the victories he
had won, the rebellions he had
crushed and the triumphs he had
achieved in organizing his far
reaching empire. This inscription
is written in three languages four
hundred feet from the base upon
perpendicular rock on the side of
the mountain. II was Major Raw.
linson, in 1885, who first succeeded
in scaling the rock and making a
copy of that wonderful record.
Then again in 1s4S he visited the
spot aud made the perilous ascent
and completed and corrected his
former work. II was a translation
of this work by Mr.. E. Norris that
the Center used.
The class will complete this very
interesting work in Persian litera-
ture next Monday night. We change
time for one night on account of
the various celebrations on Tues
day night. SECRETARY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
REMEMBER

That % cents out of each dollar
paid on subscription to the NEWS
up to March Is will by given to the
Ladies Aid Society of the N. s.
church.
During the month between March
Is and April Is the same donation
will be made to the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the Presbyterian church.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Saved Ills Life.

S. F. Fritz, of 677 Sedgwick st. Chi
cago, says; IL had a severe cough
which settled on my iungs. l tried
a number of advertised remedies
and also placed myself under treat
ment of several physicians, with no
benefit. / was recommended to try
Foley's Honey and Tar. With little
expectation of getting relief, I pur-
chased bottle. was enabled to
sleep, splitting Of blood ceased, and
by the time had taken the second
bottle was entirely well. II saved
my life" Sold by ]. O. Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
MRS. T. MEYERDTNG.
BAXTER POST. NO. ,,,. a. A. o

BAXTER POST, NO. I73, q. A. z.
AT meeting of Baxter Post, No.
123, Department of Kansas, G. A. R.,
Feb. 5, the following officers were
duly installed for the ensuing year:
J. p. Hartley, Commander.
Morris Michener, S.V.
W. J. Baldwin, J.V.
B. F. Crowell, Adjutant.
wv. Dunham, Q. N.
A. Willard, Surgeon.
Morris Doty, Chaplain.
G. Nichols, o. d.
H. Dixon, o. G.
w. p. Johns. S. NJ.
Robt. Hiner, Q. s.
A. Willard, Rept to Dept. En-
campment.
]. p. Hartley, Alternate.
The election of the Post was held
under adverse conditions. Inspec-
tion showed that the charter point
had nearly been reached. The per
capita rested on but IA members,
the treasury empty, bills unre-
Quilted, and unable to render the as
sistance required by comrades, and
that the obligation for our present
comfortable quarters, held for the
last two years by the kindly for
bearance of friendly order, must
now be met or we must seek lesser
quarters.
Under these conditions the duties
of Office were accepted with mis-
giving.
Comrade Hartley, conscious of
the situation on assuming the du-
ties of Office stated in substance,
that with the assistance of the off,
GERS and members he would make
a strenuous effort to place the Post
on higher plane and meet it's OBJ
legation; that the regulations, rig
idly construed, would. govern the
Post; that the causes and policy
that contributed to its present con-
dition would be duly considered
and objectional features removed;
that the frost of past differences
must thaw before the camp fire, and
that all measures must tend to the
advancement of the Post.
He must be made to feel that by
his assistance the honor and integ-
rity of the Post and ite auxiliaries
may be alone maintained in its
holy mission and stand as tower
of strength to him in the hour of
his sorest need; a staff to him in his
weary march to the close of life;
and when the vidett of the granite
hills has cast it's guardian shadow
over his last resting place, will
stand sponsor to the faithful COM
panion of his tottering years until
she sleeps by his side.
The ambulance is in the rear,
music in front, the long roll has
sounded, close up the line; the COM
mand is forward.
The Post meets Saturday, Feb. 10.
Every comrade is invited; all are ex-
pected. B. F. CRowELI., Adjt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
The Most Fetal Disease,

II is not generally known that
more adults die of kidney trouble
than any other disease. When the
first symptoms of this disease ap-
pear no time should be lost In TAX
ing Foley's Kidney Cure, which is
guaranteed or money refunded.
For sale by ]. G. Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

A Valentine party WIS given by
Miss May Partch Monday evening
and a most pleasant time was en-
joyed by all present. Among those
present were: Misses May Snyder,
Maude Sullivan, Mabel and Floss
Gardner, Callie Hampton, Viola
Mason, Myra Mcbride, Rosa Dun,
ham. May aud Gertie Psrtch, Min
ME Kelly aud Messrs. Pearl Button,
Arthur and Carl Hileman, Bud
Hunt, Jess Maddux, Jim Kent Jerry
Tindall, Elmer Wallace and Bert
Dnnhafn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
BALD
MEDICAL
WONDER !!
A SURE CURE FOR HARD
TIMES AND THE BLUES.
23 DOSES!
TAKE THEM ALL.

lS lbs. granulated sugar. .$i.O
~ lbs. best white sugar ........ 100
9 lbs. best clean raisins. ........ %
4 lbs. seedless raisins. .......... .25
10 lbs. best flake hominy ....... Is
0 lbs. best oat flake ............. .25
@ lbs. fresh new prunes ......... %
3 packages mince meat. %
4 lbs. good coffee. ee................ .25
Best l5c baking powder ........ 10
Best l0c baking powder ........ 05
IL lbs. best navy beans ......... Is
Dry salt meat, per pound. ...... .612
Smoked meat, per pound. ..... ..O7la
4 lbs. lard .25
Star Tobacco, per ID. .35
Slcdge Tobacco ................ .25
Standard Navy Tobacco. ....... %
Best Twist Tobacco, per lb..... 80
100 lbs. bran............... .65
100 lbs. corn chop p............. .55
Corn. per bushel l................ .25
Hay, per bale. ................... is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Lyman Coleman is going TO soon
build residence OH his lots in
Griswold & Hawks addition, which
he purchased Tuesday&
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Flour, Feed and Pfovisl,
Fine line of FANCY DRIED FRUITS always .


Perry the 81 800; also said many OF
the Baxter merchants passed by his
mill and bought flour in Lowell,
when in fact his flour was better
than the Lowell flour.
J. ]. Fribley. II think the bill
higher than we can afford TO pay.
This case was settled out of court
and without the aid or assistance
of the attorneys on our side. If the
railroad attorneys had thought for
one minute they could have col
lected more than $4,000 they would
never have compromised. If man
owed me just debt of 500 would
l compromise it for-$2r and that is
just what these men did do. They
accepted less than two per cent OF
their claim. Now as there was not
to excede $4,000 involved, the fee
is entirely too high and out of all
reason"
A. Willard. Every attorney in
this county will swear that this bill
is not too high"
w. S. Norton spoke at length as to
how he came to be employed in the
case; how he took Perry in with
him and how they played hide and
seek with the railroad company for
IS months; how he advanced money
for witnesses; said he was opposed
to compromise. but Daniels, Beck,
Cooper and others were anxious to
get the suit settled as il was killing
the town, but he still objected.
Finally, in order to keep out OF
court, and for fear of an appeal TO
supreme court which the attorneys
aud friends of compromise declared
might last several years, he sub
miited 10 the compromise.
The mayor said he had done more
than any other man In this case
living or dead. and did not think
his bill excessive; said he gave the
bill to the council and told them to
talk mith the business men about
town; waited four months and they
took no action; said most of his ex-
penses had been paid him; said he
never asked man to vote for him
until the last election. In his clos
ing remarks the mayor took occa-
sion TO utter something that
sounded very much like threat.
"If they don't allow it perhaps
somebody else will"
Samuel II. Smith offered the fol-
lowing resolutions: Resolved that
a committee of five persons be ap-
pointed to appear before the city
council at their next meeting and
request them 10 rescind their action
in the late rail road bond case, and
that the council appoint.a commit
tee of two persons to negotiate with
the attorneys for the smallest fees
obtainable and report the result of
their negotiation at a meeting of
the council aud that the citizens be
given notice of the time of said
council meeting. Committee: ]. N.
Cooper, C. L. Smith, w. H. Hornor,
Z. w. Daniels and +. o. Noble.
Mr.. Norton said he was in favor
of such a committee except the
name of c. L. Smith who he said
had accused the council of taking
bribes. Mr.. Willard's name was
substituted for c. L. Smith. The
mayor moved to lay resolution on
the table. Lost. He then moved to
adjourn. Lost. He then left the
hall followed by a few who were
not in sympathy with the meeting.
The question was then put by the
and carried unanimously.
Adjourned.
CHAs. +. NOBLE, Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
NOT ANSWERED. Mr.

The problems published in these
columns last week, and which APP.
pear again this week, have not yet
been solved. Figure them out aud
get the News one year free of
chnr0e.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Geo. Herold, John Gill aud about
a dozen other fellows came over
from Galena early Tuesday morn
ing. They had big pack of hounds
with them and departed for the ter.
ritory on a wolf hunt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Above Is, we believe, fair report
of the meeting. Several causes,
sickness in our family and previ-
ous engagement, prevented us from
attending this meeting, but we
want to say right here that we never
accused any member of the council
of being bribed, and the man who
says we did says what is not true.
However, we are very glad Mayor
Norton objected TO our serving on
the committee. We consider Mayor
Norton's objection a very good rec
ommendation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Mrs. J. N. English returned to her
home in Blendeville last Sunday
evening after very pleasant visit
with her daughter, Mrs. L. L. Dun
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Ballard's Horehound Syrup isthe
best known remedy for consump-
tlon, coughs, colds aud eli throat
and chest troubles. Every bottle n
guaranteed. Il is the best remedy
Tor children. sc ard 1oc RKPflce
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Arthur Carney, Miss Lillian Hor.
nor, Earl Dent and Miss Mabel Han.
back attended a ball in Galena
Wednesday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
NEW SPRING GOODS.
We are receiving hundreds
of dollars worth of new
spring goods every day.
J. M. COOPER.

Read the adv, Public Sale of 100
Valuable Town Lots" which ap-
pears in this issue. Griswold &
Hawkes. addition is one of the pref.
tiest parts of town. These lots will
probably be sold cheap and the
title will be perfect.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

II you want pair of boots 10 last
four years, melt and mix four
ounces of mutton tallow; apply the
mixture while warm, and rub it in
we'll; then put the boots in some
closet and-gO barefooted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Attention is called to the adv. of
c. G. Carroll X Co.. which appears
in this issue. They have opened a
tailoring establishment in the Beck
building over PAce's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Billiards. Snow Liniment is the
most penetrating liniment in the
world. II cures pain and inflamma
,ion of all kinds quicker than any
other known remedy. Price SOC
Every bottle guaranteed. W. f
Price
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

]. II. Harmon lost his best horse
Tuesday of hydrophobia. The ami.
NAL was bitten several days ago by
q strange dog.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Township officers will please
remember that the NEWS office
prints township blanks of all kinds
on short notice and on very reason
able terms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

FOR SALE.-Four hens and three
roosters, full blood Silver Lace Wy.
andotte. Inquire of X. A. Cochran
Ouapaw School.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
sppEADrN0 mr.

J.J. Fribley has rented ]. ]. 0s-
+born's store room on Military street
and will use for a wagon and car
riage repository.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
WARRANTY DEEDS.

The News job department has on
hand a large supply Of warranty
deeds. Remember this.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
EILO SILK.

]. M. Cooper has all the
shades of Flo silk; also
Art Linens.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

MARRIED. the Frisco hotel in
Columbus On Monday, Feb. IA,
Chas. Needham to Cora Grover, both
of Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Masquerade ball at city hall Tues
day night, Feb.22.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Mr.. F. C. Helbig. a prominent
druggist of Lynchburg, Va.' says:
"One of our ciiizens was cured VI
rheumatism of two years standing
by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. This liniment 10 famous for
It's cures of rheumatism; Thousands
have been delighted with the
prompt relief which Il affords For
sale by W. 3, Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

r. N. Congdon bought four beau.
tiful lots at the auction sale last
Tuesday and will build IA nice resi-
dence thereon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

For the best chilli on earth go to
Will Bryant's lunch counter in Mrs.
Meyerding's bakery and resteaur-
ant,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Miss Nina Lane of Kansas City
is visiting Mrs. r. H. Sands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Washington's birthday next Tues
day. Masquerade ball at city hall
nj niUhf
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Deputy Sheriff James Chew came
down from Columbus Sunday even
ing TO visit his friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

". f. Brooks has just completed
a dwelling OH his farm on the Ter
ritory liue twelve miles west of this
city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Dode Meads has enclosed his
residence property with hand
some picket fence. ;.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Also Dry Goods, Notions,
Shoes, Hats, Pants, Gloves
and Overalls at unheard OF
low prices for
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

A. d. c. Harvey has completed a
large barn at his home place east
of the springs park.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
DEATHS.

MAHARG-At her home in Butler,
September 25, 1898. Miss Harriet E.
Maharg, aged 40 years.
SLATER-Sept "A, 1898, infant daugh-
ter of John Slater of Butler, aged IA
months.
COOVERT-At the home of Henry
Henshaw in Prospect, Sept. ~, 1898,
Mrs. Peggy Coovert, aged 81 years.
NOBLE-At the home of her brother
Robert Johnston in Fairview, Sept.
20. 1898, Mrs Joseph Noble, aged %
years.
MCBRIDE-At the home of his sister,
Miss Mamie Mcbride, in Franklin
Twp, Sept. 10, 1898, Robert A Nc
Bride. aged 30 years.
Mr.. Mcbride was taken down with
typhoid while visiting his sister, but as
he was strong and robust man his
death was unexpected.
He was buried in Harmony cemetery,
Grove City.
A widow and eight children, six boys
and two girls. are left to mourn the
loss OF kind husband and father one
who was always ready with wise coun-
sci and whose loving care had made
their home haven of love and affec-
ton.
Mr.. Mcbride was man of more than
ordinary intelligence, sincere Chris
tian. always gaining the confidence and
respect of neighbors and associates
He will be greatly missed by his family,
| relatives and acquaintance.
Robert Mcbride was born in County
Autrum, Ireland, Sept 4. 1913. died
| Sept. 49, 1898. When months old his
| parents came to America and settled in
| Pine township, Mercer Co, where he
was reared and educated. He was one
! of the early students of what is now
| Grove City College. He was faithful
student and always loyal to his teach
ers, and he was always loved by them
He afterwards taught school with great
| success. He kept constantly in mind
that he was training the soul of the
child, and how TO develop the soul was
his constant study all through life
| He united with the Harmony United
Presbyterian church when be was 10
years old, DIR. Kerr was the pastor. they
were always devoted friends. In 1871
| he was married to the daughter of John
Mcbride, of Butler Co, which proved a
! happy union. After marriage he moved
| from Mercer Co., to Franklin twp
Butler Co. On certificate he Joined the
Muddy Creek Presbyterian church, Rev
Samuel Williams being pastor. who
proved life long friend. Shortly after
! this time he was elected elder and was
loved by all. In 1897 he lifted his certi-
| ficate from Muddy Creek church and
placed it with the Unionville congrega-
| ton because it seemed more convenient
| to attend there. His wife and eight
| children survive Six sons, two daugh-
tiers. He also leaves an aged mother
two sisters and four brothers to mourn
his loss, as he was kind counsellor to
all. 1t was through a desire to educate
his family that he moYed to Grove City
last spring Now we may all say:
Our circle is broken,
One chair is left vacant,
One bud from the tree,
If o1E memory is taken.
A FRIEND.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
DO YOU KNOW?
Among the Many Things Essential to
Good housekeeping House.
wives Should Know.

That a clean apron worn while hang
ing the clothes keeps them clean.
That a pair Of white gloves or nit
tens are a comforato hands taken from
hot suds to hang clothes in zero
weather; also close-fitting jacket and
hood to keep one from catching cold.
That the line, as soon as its duty is
ended, should be reeled up and placed
in bag until next time.
That clothes when brought in should
be separated and folded at once; if al
lowed to lie together many wrinkles ac-
cumulate.
That clothes carefully folded and
sprinkled are half ironed
That dish towels and common towels
can be ironed just as well in half the
time, if folded together once as if
ironed singly.
That sheets folded across, bringing
the wide and narrow hens together,
then folded agar, then ironed across
both sides, are finished quickly and
look as well as if more time was spent
on them.
That pillow slips should be ironed
lengthwise instead of crosswise if one
wishes to iron wrinkles out instead of
in.-Leisure Hours.