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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
nat,is.hIp Dragon Coming.

CHICAGO, April ga special to the
News from Washington says: The navy
department has received word that
the United States battleship Oregon
was spoken q few hundred miles below
Montevideo. The big vessel was BOOM
ing along under forced draft and maxi
ing great speed. She will stop at
Montevideo for coal aud proceed to
Key West with all possible haste. The
navy officers are not concerned for her
aafetv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
DECLARATION OF WAR.
The President Sends Message to Congress
which 10 Quickly Carried Out
By Both Houses.

w.auvarox Aprii On. Thu uresi.
..-."-s. -. a. ....... AZ. 81.
oen. yes9o'uey "ens W so-k $3.50,
lowing message recommending oec-
laration of war against Spain:
To tho Senate and House OF Representatives Of
tho United States OF America:
Transmit 10 the congress for It's considers
tion and Appropriate action copies Of corre-
sponden-,. raeently had with the representative
Of Spaia in the United States. with the United
States minister Mt Madrid and, through the lat
ter with the government Of Spain, showing the
action taken under the jolnt resolution ap-
proyed April 10 1893. 'for the RECOGNITION Of
the independence Of the people OF Cuba, de-
mnndIng that the government OF Splin relin-
ouish It's authority and government in the L.
land Of Cuba and TO withdraw It's land ind
naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters and
directing the president OF the United States TO
use the land and naval forces OF the United
States to carry these resolutions .s into eject
,s,sr IN Washinvton The demand Which II be-
came the duty Of the executive TO address 70
the government Of Spain in obedience to said
resolution the sala minister asked tor ms pass
ss,er a =. Maar,d was IN turn notified nv .he
Spanish minister for foreign affairs that the
Withdrawal Of the Spanish representative from
,ns S.,wssn ,ns two Countries pna sSas
nil Of the communication between their re-
spective representatives ceased Herewith.
recommend to your especial attention the not:
MsnrS ~ tho snen;sh sor s"rs,sn
fairs on The sIst inst whereby the foreeoing
Notification was conveyed. II viii be perceived
therefrom that the government Of Spain, hav-
ing cognizance Of the Joint resolution OF the
United States congress and In view Of things
which the president Is thereby required and
authorized to do. responds by treating the rep
rescntatiye demands OF this government ns
measures Of hostility. following with that In.
slant and complete severance OF relations by
its action, whereby the usage Of nations no.
companies m existent state OF war between
sovereign powers
The position Of Spain being thus made known
and the demands Of the United States being
denied with complete rupture Of intercourse
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Thres Men Hanged In Pennsylvania.

SOMERSET, Pa, April 9I.-Two broth.
ers, John and James Roddy were
hanged here to-day for the murder of
Farmer David Berkey. Both men pro-
tested their innocence on the scaffold.
John Gongron was hanged in the
county Jail at New Castle this morn
ing for the murder Of his sweetheart,
Jessie corr'ne. lie also protestca his
innocence 10 the last
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
RECENT COURT DECISIONS.

A devise in trust for n place OF wor.
ship for the Salvation Army, which IL
unineorporated, Is held invalid, in Lane
-. Eaton (AIinn.). ss I. Il. A. 66a. un.
Ms the local organization shall become
incorporated within reasonable time.
Discrimination between the citizens
Of different counties IN respect TO the
right Of dshlng without license II
reid. IN state " Higgins Is. CT, 81
L. ~ A. 58i, 10 - uuconIiI|ulIonai. ~
) dental q re s1u1I rIe|I'||11 q p,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

ALL the supreme and appellate
judges, all the state officials and depu.
ties, with many others at lndianapo-
lis, Ind, recently forwarded n petit
ton to President Mckinley requesting
that 100000 men constitute the first
call. The petition concluded as fol-
lows: mo such opportunity probably
will present itself to impress upon the
world conception Of our resources in
time of war, and, in our judgment,
nothing would more conduce to q
speedy peace"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
nate NJ Two csnta n Miie.

CHICAGO, April 2s.--The lines Of the
Western Passenger association met
yesterday for the purpose of consider
ing the rates to be made for the trans
portation Of troops to the front The
rate is to be two cents per mile for the
transportation Of troops Of all sorts,
no matter whether they are state
troops or have been mustered into the
service of the government
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Ina short time the quartermaster
general will receive the first lot OF
10000 new uniforms for our army on
duty in Cuba. They are made of East
India kharlsi. In appearance it seems
to be an extremely fine quality Of can
vas of n dark brown hue, light in
weight, strong and flexible. II is used
by officers and men in the British army
in Africa, Indian and In Egypt The
uniforms for officers and men are made
nike. Except in shoulder straps there
Is no distinction. A soft hat of the
same color goes with the uniforms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
SOME KANSAS HAPPENINGS.


The State q. A. n. Encampmsnt
Over 1000 delegates and visitors at.
tended the state @. A. R encampment
ut Wichita last week. The second day
q liberty tree was planted in Riverside
park. The report Of Department Com
mander Botkin commended the efforts
of Webster Davis, assistant secretary
Of the interior, and the entire Kansas
congressional delegation, for their
persistent efforts in behalf Of old
soldiers. The report Of the Sons
Of Veterans showed . membership
Of 1855. Hutchiuson was selected
for the 1899 meeting place. D. W.
Eastman, Of Emporia, was elected
commander by vote Of 2sS 70 1876 for
A. w. Smith. Ben Pagan, Ellsworth,
was chosen senior vice commander; w.
e. Morris, Winfield, junior vice COM
mander and b. +. Baker, Beloit chap
lain. The fall reunion was set for
September 20. at Topeka. The Sons
Of Veterans abolished permanent
headquarters heretofore located at En-
porin John w. Redmond, OF Wichita,
was elected state commander over
Tracy Leonard, Of Lawrence, by vote
Of S8 to 80. A resolution was adopted
denouncing the policy Of Pension Com
missioner II. Clay Evans and demand
ing his removal. A resolution express
ing answering confidence in President
Mckinley was also adopted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

No event of the war period in Wash
ington has created more popular In
terest than Mr.. Hull's bill mobiliz.
ing 1.-THE first line" of the national
guard, under the name of volunteers
From Maine to Arizona offers OF
troops came. and the country was
stirred rs II has not been since 1851.
According to Gen. Miles the volunteer
army bill will call for the appointment
Of four major generals, nine brigadier
generals, four assistant adjutant gen.
erals. one chief engineer, two inspector
generals. two chief quartermasters,
two chief commisssries, one judge nd
Nocate and two chief surgeons
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

THE death of the athlete John c.
Knowles ought to be warning, 1t
was said, to those persons who have
IN ambition in the direction Of long
distance bicycle riding. In one year
this man rode 60 consecutive centuries
Just for the sake of saying that he had
done 1t. He is good example OF q
good thing carried too far.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Door keys can be securely fastened
10 prevent turning from the outside by
. new attachment consisting Of a plat
fastened TO the knob spindle and hang
ing down. over the keyhole with slot
for the insertion ofthe key and q screw
thread section at the bottom OF q
slot TO bold bolt which oils the key.
hols and keeps The key from turning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
R.crul.lnr for the Volunteer Army.

WASHINGTON, April 97.-Some differ
ence of opinion exists among the war
department officials rs TO the precise
steps which shall be taken to recruit
for the volunteer army called into
service by the president Although
the kilograms sent by the department
Yesterday to the governors Of the va
rious states were entirely those Of in
curry the inference is drawn that the
governors are given certain preroga-
tive in the work Of raising volunteer
army.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
He.was Waiting.

A young theological student who Is about
TO depart for the missionary fields told an
amusing story on himself the other evening
that gives an insight to the cause that led TO
his determining to preach the Gospel to the
heather. He had called on young lady, and
her little brother posted himself in an arm
chair facing n handsome gilt clock. He
had been there half an hour, when the young
lady said: Robbie, why don't you 60 to
tho nursery" 81 nm waiting" replied Rob:
bic. "What are you waiting for, my dear!"
"Why, for his face to stop the clock. You
know what you said."-Philadelphia Call.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Liberal CIT TO the UnIveraity.

George A. Fowler, president of the
Fowler Packing company in Kansas
City, Kan, offered the Kansas uni
versity $4,000 to put up new cleo
trical engineering buildingon condi-
ton that the board Of regents provide
go, 600 for equipments and machinery
for the new building. The board has
the $40. 600 on hand and will probably
accept Mr.. Fowle's offer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

GEORGE ANDREWS, of Spencer, H., for
many years deputy warden of the
state penitentiary at Anamosa, has
asked Gov. Shaw to permit him to re-
cruit company of 100 Of the convicts
OF the prison. Andrews said he could
pick 100 good fighters If they could be
narolad
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

"IF Adam had worked 800 days each
year from the day he was created to
the present time ut n salary OF $50 a
day he would not have earned by thiS
time Us much property us is owned to-
day by Rockefeller or Vanderbilt" DR..
Wright, of Detroit, Mich, says.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY says he will Ga
to Brooklyn TO review the great Sum
day school parade OF May 81 II it Is
possible for him to do so. So great is
the interest in the parade this year
that two new divisions have had to be
created, and IL the day is pleasant 1t
is believed 30, children will be in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

IT becomes more and more evident
that Germany will follow England's
lead in the treatment OF delicate ques-
tions OF international law, especially
concerning commerce on the high seas,
rather than the lead OF Austria or
France.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

a STAMP tax on bank checks, II was
stated, will be decidedly productive,
Ms one bank In New York alone pays
$4,000 checks daily, which ut one cent
each would yield the government $3.50,
or 81, 900 q year from one bank.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Frnncl. nTurphy,s ureat scheme.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. April 2s.-Francis
Murphy, the temperance apostle, an
nounces that he will 60 to Cuba with
the United States army and help the
cause along by cheering the men and
helping them to Withstand the raw
ages Of fever without the use Of intox-
ieanta
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
spanlsh Boats PnlroIInr Gibraltar.

GIBRALrAR, April 9a--All day long
q Spanish warship and torpedo boat
destroyer have been cruising In the
straits Of Gibraltar, evidently on the
lookout for vessels carrying the Amer
lean flag.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

THn United States war department
has been almost overwhelmed with the
applications ofmen who wanted to 60
70 war against Spain. From every
section OF the country they bombarded
Secretary Alger and taen. Miles for
Submissions TO take the field against
The Spanish butchers. II all the so
lioIl0T1 for commission would land in
cuba N army Of major generals,
brirndlsr generals, captains, majors
end c1Ionels e conutieas ns the looasts
Of Errri r1uIf - I5fned. So mach
rr1,'1rs n1, 1.1nEhl 10 bear on Ih5
. Seat |InI .'|II UIt'n1 % q list
a@.| nIl.. r
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Would Give Up Positions to fight.

W. L. Brown, OF Kingman. chairman
Of the state board Of charities, has de-
termined to resign his position on the
board and join the Kansas volunteers
W. n. Sears, private secretary TO Sem
ator Harris, has written Gov. Leedy,
rendering his services TO 20 with the
militia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Aonantrd uIrh Thnnk..

Bosrox, April 2s.-J.. Montgomery
Sears, 4 millionaire Of this city, has
rendered his yacht Varuna TO the navy
department for use as patrol boat in
Boston harbor. free Of expense. II
was accepted with thanka
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

The proprietor OF cycle track at Co.
ney Island, N. Y, reported that he has
had $1,000 cycles stalled ut his cstab-
lishment on three clear Sundays SO far
this season.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
n1o..v ooea 10 the Ownerl

Judge Hszen. Of the Shawnee county
district court has decided that money
found in . gambling place when raided
by officers Of the law cannot be sp.
propriated by the authorities, but
must be returned to its owner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
NATIONAL LAWMAKERS.
a Condensed Report OF the Doings Of OCT
Senators and Representatives In
Washington.

-
large amoun. ~ mouey insenusa W W u A.
N INC a.renssnen,ns " 'ne e MN sS 800 ~
lesseA Nss hnanS passe 49,. ~ - M
priauon piI was .mmeu,a'ev 'sAea " s 49,
yacucaiy comp'e'eu s.snoasn pea,s az 49,
oIscuss,"h VI sn sael ~ ~, ..." a,a.,. 80
pr,ce " srmvr pssss, ~. VI. ;rrrs.s-
~ oruof 'ne' 'no lu.usu.S 80. yy.Is.a
n ,ns 'no ,nhueiy vs'eo .'i.a. ~ sa..,da.cd
s .s ~ s,n' .,".n ms ,ha ia,,es hIi, as
ar sa.s,,,,,aa 90. nossed A
to,r, reso,,,,on was adonted giving The presi-
A., rowar ~ nrevent ,ho exnortation Of coal
or other war material In the house two res
oiufIons were ndonted the first calling for the
corresnondencs betveen Consul General Lee
and the r,atc denartment and the second ask
inc what steps bad been taken 10 protect the
lives and nropertv Of the 3Oj Americans left by
Consul RrIce nj Matanzas. Tho bill 10 restore
MIS- NelIie Grant Sartoris 10 American clti-
zenship was passed. The contested election
case Of Patterson vs. Carmack, from the Tenth
Tcpnessee dIstrict wns then considered. Mr..
Curtis Knnl from the house committee on
Indian AFFAIRS fayorably reportcd the Brod-
ericlx hill pioyIdiny for the sale OF tho surplus
lands on the Pottawatomie and Kiclapoo In
alan rcscrvations I'm Jackson and Brown coun-
ties Kan.
Iv tho s.ra,c nm Tho GA tho conference 70.
norr on the volunteer bIll was agreed 10. The
sormai announcement of the death of Senator
Walihnll (MIss.1 was made and arrangements
nsrsscted for the funeral ceremonies, after
which the senate adjourned out OF respect -.
The housc rushed through without ccbitc the
con,crcnce renort on the volunteer bill and
arreed 10 meet the next day ut ten o'clock to
ization bill The Patterson Curmack contested
.,...to. -. ,,a, do,idad In favor NJ Mr. Car.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

The state encampmenb oous ot 'oe
Grams, In session ut Wichita. tele-
Rraphed Gov. Leedy the tender Of the
services Of the members Of that order
In the state to fightSpain. The young
veterans said they wanted to form the
first Kansas regiment
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Roosevelt % Command oUwboy Regiment
WASHINGTON. April 26-The presi-
dent has decided TO appoint Theodor,
Roosevelt Of New York, 1t present -
sistant secrstary Of The navy, 70 Be Q
lieutenant colonel Of United States
volunteers. 10 serve In . rsgiment oi
cowboys and mounted rl6emen 70 b
raised By Mr. Roosevelt and DR. Wood,
the presidents family phyBlelan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Owner Wanted.

During the past week some one has left
seven pounds Of gold-dust in an oyster can
in our office, and II has been kicking around
under foot ever since. II the owner does
not cali and take it away within week we
shall heaye it into the back yard. This Office
Is no Junk shop.-Klondike Hustler.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
CURRENT COMMENT.

BULL fights have been arranged In
oil the large towns Of Spain, the pro
ceeds Of which arc to be devoted to the
national defense fund.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
want Some Of the spoils.

The democratic party OF Kansas,
through its conference committee, COM
posed of w. f. Sapp. J. Mack Love,
Thomas G. Fitch, c. w. Brandenburg
and ]. G. johnson, recently served an
ultimatum on the populist state COM
mittee. They ask for recognition on
the state ticket as the price Of fusion.
The populist committee said the mat
ter would be referred to the state and
congressional conventions OF their
party. Chairman Love, OF the demo-
cratic committee, said:
The democrats want three places on the state
ticket and the Fourth district congressman rs
the price Of fusion with the populists The
Fourth district congressional fight comes on
frst II popullsts refuse US the nominee we
will nominate straight democratic ticket
We want three state Spfiices Secretary OF
state. treasurer. lieutenant governor, congress-
man-at-large and associate Justice is the list
we present for the populists TO select from
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Kansas Troops By Diatricts.

Gov. Leedy announced the plan for
raising troops which he will adopt
when the call for troops from Kansas
shall arrive. He has map Of Kansas
showing the boundaries Of the seven
congressional districts II the call Is
for 2,2s0 men from Kansas as provi.
ded by the bill originally passed by
congress. there will be three companies
from each district, with one more COM
pauy 'at large" and the governor will
80 apportion them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Death Of . Kansas Edueasor.

Rev. John d. Hewitt president of
the College Of Emporia. is dead. Prior
10 his election to the presidency of the
school in 1893 he was apopular Presby-
terrain pastor. During his administra-
ton the college had grown rapidly In
every department.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Bonds for Kansas school Fund.

The state school fund commissioners
last week purchased $4,000 Of bonds
from Lincoln township, Reno county,
$4,000 of Junction City municipal bonds
and $4,000 of Winfield city bonds.
There will be no more purchases made
now for the present The commission
ers will save DIP enough money to pur-
chase the ss4, 900 state refunding bonds
which will be issued in July.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
A Letter from rhaddsu. Hyatt.

The secretary Of the Kansas State
Historical society has received letter
from Thaddeus Hyatt, of Brooklyn,
who, in 1856, was president of the ma
tional committee that raised thou
sands OF dollars to make Kansas free
state. Hyatt is so years old. He was
arrested and confined in jail is weeks
for completely in John Browns raid
on Harper's Ferry. In his letter he
says:
Happy days were those wien my dear Gree
ley and Sumner were both on earth and could
get from two such souls the hearty welcome
greeting which was ever mine You can well
Imagine how cold the earth now looks TO me.
There Is such thing rs living TOO long. Out.
living ones usefulness Is living too long MY
confreres are oil gone the battle OF life Is end
ed None knows me. and now am 10 oil I'M
known More than oil and worse than oil Ia TO
outliye faith in man
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Plenty OF Fighting Material

Thirty thousand patriotic Kansans
have already volunteered their serv-
ices to their country and stand ready
upon the command OF Gov Leedy to
20 to the front Under the call for
100, 900 volunteers by President Nc
Kinley, Kansas quota will be only
2,2S0. There are so counties in the
state that can send that number. Gov.
Leedy and the war department have
received kilograms from almost 100
towns in the state where companies
have been formed practically, and arc
anxious to enlist as volunteers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

A regiment of 1000 cowboys is BE-
ing organised In Kansas TO enter the
war with Spain Ed Little, the gov
urnor's private SECRETARY, received =
oommunication requesting him 70 take
charge and lead the regiment through
the war.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Nobody likes a woman who eats more than
a man.-Washingto Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Col Fred Funston win command The
Frat regiment Of Kansas vnluntseu u
Cuba Gov. Loody rendered him she
position q colonel and he necepled.
h making Ills appolnlnent th1 Eol'
erncf SCORED 8 l>pcr an ne federal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
MARYLAND TROOPS REBEL.
RAN UNIFORMS TO BE PURCHASER.

WASHINGTON, April as.-on Gen.
Miles recommendation, the secretary
of war has authorized the purchase of
10, 900 canvas uniforms for use in the
Cuban campaign and it is expected
they will be ready for delivery by the
time the advance guard is ready to
march on Cuba.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-05-11

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