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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
MONUMENT TO LAFAYETTE.
Plan for Patriotic schooi Children OF Amer.
lea Co Erect at Paris Memorial 60
Cost oaBO,OOO.

Chicago, Aug. lL-According to
present plans, Lafayette, the French
hero, who came across the sea In CO.
lonial days with sword and money TO
aid the birth of liberty on American
shores. Is to have his grave marked
with q $3.50. 900 monuments tribute
from the patriotic school children OF
America. President Mckinley has
concurred in the plans proposed by
Ferdinand w. Peck, commissioner gen.
eral to the Paris exposition, for the
unwilling of this beautiful memorial
ut the p arts exposition on the 4th OF
July, 1900. 1t is to be the feature OF
Omitted States day" ut tho exposition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

IT has been definitely settled that
the Confederate Memorial institute, or
Battle abbey, will be located in Rich.
mond, Va. Mr.. Charles Ii. Rouss, Of
New York, has offered to contribute
any sum from 100000 to $500, 900, pro-
vided similar amount Is raised by the
confederate organizations A large
sum has already been collected and Is
drawing interest. The present con-
federate museum, ut Richmond, will
serve rs the nucleus 1t Is located In
the mansion In which jefferson Davis
and his family lived during the war.
Each Of the southern states has o room
with Q collection Of relics.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
A .outh African Horror.

Capetown, Aug. IA collision oc-
Cured at Mates Fontein between q
mail train and passenger train. The
mail train. on which were the passen-
gers who were killed. was on its way
from johannesburg to this place. After
the collision the cars OF the mail train
caught fire and II natives were roasted
alive. Altogether IS natives and Eve
Europeans were killed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
ser,ous situation at MCPHERSON.

Mcpherson, Kan, Aug. 1a-Learn.
ing that there is no provision for city
water or anything TO extinguish fires,
insurance companies have served no
tice ON our business men that II the
same conditions continue to exist they
will either cancel their risks or raise
their rate Of insurance. The city
council still refused to pay the claims
made by the wnter-works, which as
stubbornly refuse to furnish water I'M
til its claims are paid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

UPoN the evacuation of Cuba II Is
the intention of the president to cstab-
lish for the whole island temporary
military government similar to that
now in operation ut Santiago. When
order has been fully restored and the
people have settled down to their
peaceful occupations, IL is believed TO
be the view of the president that u
convention Of the representatives Of
the people should be called to vote
upon the question OF form of govern
ment for the island. The action OF
this body, however, would have to be
submitted tothe United States for np-
prevail or disapproval.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
THANKED the French Governmeut.

Paris, Aug. is.--At the cabinet coun-
Gil this morning the minister of
foreign affairs, NJ. Delcasse, read dis.
patches from President Mckinley and
the queen regent OF Spain, thanking
the president and government of the
French republic for their good offices
In promoting negotiations NJ. Del
casse added that the government ut
Washington and Madrid, desiring to
give France o proof Of their high
esteem and confidence. had selected
Paris rs the scene OF the negotiations
for the final treaty Of peace.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
The cable and the horse will soon be

The cable and the horse will soon be
back numbers in New York. The state
railroad commission has granted IS
applications OF the Metropolitan sys-
tenn for leave to change its motive
power on its various lines, which, with
the permits granted n short time pre-
vious TO the lines OF the Third Avenue
company, embrace the fulfllment of
the projected new system OF surface
railways in Manhattan. This means
q total outlay of $4,000, 900 by the
Metropolitan and about sl5, ZOO, 900 by
the Third Avenue.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
Too Much for Him.

An old bachelor. who had long
sought to find woman who, Us he
used to say, ''would be fitting mate"
ut last found her in railway carriage
and took q seat beside her. She was
young and innocent in appearance,
and after q short time the bachelor
softly whispered to her: "Are you
married."
me marriedr' she cried, In tones
that rang throughout the carriage,
''me married! No. but I've sued fel.
Ter for breach Of promise"
The bachelor left the train Mt the
first station 1t stopped at-Boston
journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
They Cannot Agree.

Glenwood Springs, COL, Aug. 49,
Committees from the populist, silver
republican and democratic parties Of
the state that assembled here for the
purpose Of agreeing upon a fusion
ticket that would defeat the admins.
tration followers will probably accom-
plish nothing. They cannot agree up
on division Of spoils. The silver re-
publicans want the governor and the
democrats refuse to grant the demand.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
D,.aa,o Amonr Kausa. rroop,.

Chiclamauga, Ga, Aug. 1a.-Harvey
r. Diegel. company b, from Neal,
Greenwood county, Kan, died OF ty.
phoid foyer ut the division hospital
yesterday. This is the fourth death
in company j and the ninth in the
Twenty first Kansas regiment Eighty
Eve men are ON the sick list OF the
Twenty-frst Kansas Most OF the
cases are Of typhoid or malarial foyer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
DEN. Pando Heard Prom.

City Of Mexico. Aug. 1S-Gen. Pando
who has been here, has gone to Vera
Cruz and will thence proceed to Ha-
vana, expecting to accompany Gen.
Blanco to Spain. lie said to friends,
while here, that both he and Blanco
were unalterably opposed to making
peace and that the war should have
been continued. His visit here was
merely one for rest and health.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
Kansas SHELTERS to Resume.

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. 1S.-The s. II.
Lauyon smelling works Of this city,
which have been idle for several
months because they were leased to
the Cherokee. Lanyon syndicate, will
be started up again in few days.
The syndicate has quit and grown
tired Of the combine business. and
several smelter plants in southern Kan
sas will revert again to their former
owners
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
POPULATION OF KANSAS.
show Total of l,3s0, TIT. IN Increase
Of 3S,sJe Over Last Year.

Topeka. Kan, Aug. 1a-The popula-
ton Of Kansas, rs returned by town
ship assessors, through their county
clerks. is 1850, TIT, or net increase Of
sa,oss Fifty-four counties have gained
55,s72; the smallest gain Is 10, In Ham.
ilton, and the largest COTS, In Wyan.
dotte. Fifty-one counties lost ls,ss4.
the smallest loss being 1, In Trego,
and the greatest 1884, In Cherokee.
The following table shows the popula-
ton, and also the increase or decrease
In each county:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

AFTER only three months OF war
Spain has sued for peace. A war with.
out the loss OF single battle or skir-
mish on one side, without the loss or
serious injury Of q single ship, with
surrendered prisoners exceeding in
number the force which captured
them, and with practical humiliation
OF the valuable navy OF one power, is
novel enough to make an interesting
chapter in the worlds history, the
New York Tribune thinks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

NELSON G. TREFRY, OF Toledo, O.,
will 60 Mt once to Porto Rico under
government contract to begin expert
ment on discovery of yellow fever
preventive. Trefry has satisfied the
agricultural department that pccu-
liar plant he discovered in South
America, which natures in so days,
will prevent fever infection in the
vicinity were grown.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

THE West Indian weather service has
been inauguratcd and the Washington
Office has received reports from six
of the ten observation stations recent
ly established there. Prof. Moore
stated that the system was now in COM
plete working order, and the weather
department will be enabled to forecast
the terrible West Indian hurricanes
that for years have swept the Atlantic
coast without warning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
rh.r Want . Now Deal.

Hiawatha, Kan, Aug. lS-Nemaha
delegates to the recent Twenty-second
judicial convention will ask the CEN
trail committeeman 10 reasonable 10
consider the regularity Of the nomina.
ton Of w. !. Stuart Ten Nemaha
delegates and IL Brown county dele
gates have signed the request
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
FellcItous messages Over a New Cable.

Washington, Aug. Ism. Cambon,
the French ambassador, and First Sec
rotary Thiebaut, Of the French lega-
tion, were in conference at the white
house this morning with President
Mckinley and Acting Secretary of
State Moore. The object of the con.
ference was direct exchange OF mes
sages OF felicitous nature between
President Mckinley and President
Faurc. Of France, over the new cable
from Brcst TO Cape Cod.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
Lightning eau 20. n Blr Fire.

Findlay, o., Aug. ls-Lightning
struck large oil tank belonging to
the buckeye Pipe Line company on the
tank farm west Of this city to-day,
completely destroying 81, 900 barrels Of
oil. A terrific explosion occurred which
shook the buildings In this city. The
fire spread to outbuildings, track and
fences and destroyed 10 cars belonging
to the Lake Erie & Western Railroad
company. The total loss Is estimated
at $50. 600.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Washington, Aug. iS-The war de-
partment has received official reports
which indicate that some OF the i'm
mune regiments now ut New Orleans
are not In fit condition TO proceed TO
Santiago. One Of the reports received
here Is to the effect that single regi-
ment has some 1850 sick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

MRS. DELILAH CROMWELL recently
died Mt her home near Table Rock,
Neb. She was said to have been tho
Oldest woman in Nebraska, and claimed
to have been born in 1878. Her fourth
husband died of old age quarter of q
century ago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Gen. Wheeler
was Mt the war department to-day and
had an interview with the secretary.
Gen. Wheeler received orders to as
sumo command ut camp Wikoff until
the arrival of Gen. Shafter. Gen.
Wheeler was told by the secretary Of
war TO purchase everything that was
necessary for the comfort Of the men
and to spare nothing that would
alleviate the sick and wounded. Gen.
Wheeler left tonight for New York
and thence to Montauk point
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Portsmouth. n H.. Aug. lz-AfteT
= sojourn Of three days In the city.
during which time be was almost con.
stantly employed IN looking after the
interests Of his sailor prisoners. ADJ
mirai CerVera, with his son. left for
Annnpolia
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
Race convenlIon nt Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. IA unique
convention assembled here yesterday.
II is congress of white and colored
Americans the object being the dis
cussion Of methods for bringing about
q better understanding between the
races In the United Statea
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

The Manitou & Pixies Peak Cog
Railway company has signed con.
tract for q large observatory TO be
built on the top OF Pixies peak, with
n tower which can be seen for miles.
The structure will lie built solidly
enough to withstand the terrific wind
and storms which rage in winter over
the barren top Of the peak. In the
tower will be mounted four large and
powerful telescopes for observation
purposes. With these it will be pos
sible to see Denver % miles away.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Kansas City, No., Aug. 1a-on the
recommendation OF Post Office In.
spector Williams, Postmaster Scott
suspended Wright Prickett n clerk in
the Union depot registry department
A registered package valued Mt s., 900
is missing, which Is the cause Of Prick
tits suspension.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

0rnyville. Ill, Aux. IA freight
train on the Big -Four was wrecked .
few miles south Of this city and sig
box cars loaded With lumber were
dltobsd. but no llvos were lost The
wreck raa cou1ed - \ drew trr pail
Inr ont
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
a Nan pl.a,.s b K.nsa. s.och.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. ia-The state
live stock sanitary commission went
10 Miami county to-day, In response to
q request from James n. Moore, q vet
Urinary surgeon of Spring Hill. who
says that some disease has broken out
among The stock there, which he
wishes the board 10 investigate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

On Board the United States Cruiser
brooklyn. Guantanamo Bay. Aug. H.
Tho olicers Of the North Atlantic
squadron are becoming enthusiastic
over The dslIrahlllty Of the United
States holding thl1 ~ - Peruar
ntnl naF1l fsls
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Chicago, Aug. lathe manufactur.
Ing plant OF the American Cutlery
company. 100 Mather street. was dam
aged $500 by drC to-day. Fine hum
dred employees were In the building.
All were rescued John Wolf. II years
old, was badly burned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Washington. Aug. ia-Gen. SKATER
sent the following sanitary report for
August II; Total number 0l alex. s.oio;
total number Of fever cnsoA 2.9lo,
total number Of new onsss 2oli total
1pinbez 81 igYsr cases rotnrned =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
A 81. Louis BROKER Pound Dead.

St Louis, Aug. l7.-R w. Golson, .
broker ON the Merchants exchange.
was found dead to-day laying across
the graves Of four OF his children at
Bellefontnine cemetry. lie had com
mittcd suicide with dose Of strych.
nine. Financial difficulties are thought
10 have been the cause of his act
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
wl.eonsin RepubIicans Name seoasld.

Milwaukee, Aug. 1s-Gov. Scofield
was renominated by the republican
state convention. 1t required but one
ballot to settle one Of the hottest POI
iitical fights ever waged In this state.
Gov. Scofield received 0soK votes
against ls6jI for his opponent Robert
nj. LaEollette.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Berlin. Aug. 1.-THE papers here
comment on dispatch from Alden, de-
claring that England has assumed .
protectorate over the whole of South
Arsbin, from Bab-el-M andub strait to
the gulf Of Oman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
A woman's Explanation.

He-According to the Scriptures
there will be no marrying or giving in
marriage In Heaven.
She-oh, that's easily explained.
slow so?"
"There will not be half enough men
to 60 around-see?'-Cbicago Evening
News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

WITHOUT counting recent additions
of territory. there are in the United
States % persons to the square mile.
The figure in England is $40, in Bel
GUM 57i and Germany go.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
CURRENT COMMENT.

ASuooEr of gold weighing 05 pounds
was recently discovered in the vicinity
OF Lake Gwynnc, Australia
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Washington, Aug. la-Senator Cush-
man K. Davis, chairman OF the senate
committee on foreign relations, has &C
cepted the tender OF an appointment
as q member Of the Span:sl-American
peace commission.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
Fecrctary bay slated for : Judr..hip.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 12-Judge
w. r Day will be nppointed rs United
States judge for the Sixth circuit a.
soon rs he retires from the cabinet
This was learned from the most Felia-
bic authority here yesterday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

The Mansgsr-This battle piece IL
all right except you seem 70 have
omitted tie groans Of the wounded.
The Orchestra Leader-I expect
fhous = & lnrnlahtd b. tho nudienre.
- Ir1|arrD6||r I1ulnl|
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
terrible Heat 10 Kuropo.

London, Aug. IA dispatch from
Paris says eight deaths from sunstrohe
occurred In that city yesterday. Ac-
cordlng to Berlin advices the German
schools have been closed on account Of
the heat
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
In Madrid.

First Citizcn-It is q wonder that
our torpedo boats have not done some
damage.
Second Citizen-Well, tho trouble 10
that those people on the American
ships are mp ut all hours OF the nighti--
Puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

A MADRID newspaper claimed that
Columbus, In discovering the new
world, was not SPANS benefactor, but
her evil genius
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

The aggregate loss by fire In tho
United States for the year 1897 was
sl16,354.5 $40. In 1896 II was Sis. 737, 40.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20
onp,. o,nrlea Rlns :. Ias..

Chiclsamauga Park. Ga. Aug. IA
The war department has finally ruled
that Gov. Stephens had no power 70
remove Capt Charles +. 0Brien, com
mander Of company A, Fifth Missouri
volunteer infantry, nor 10 commission
any other officer in place OF Capt
O'Brien.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

TO Isvsstignte the Typhsld Fewer casss.
Warrington. Aug. 1a-Surgeon Gen.
erai sternberg has decided 70 sand out
a scientific committee 70 lnvestlgats
the cases Of typhoid iovor IN The army
ranpo and report npon > method 70
prevent such 3tinfr1nc,s n ~ Future
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-20

Noodle PIIIs euro bIliOusness, iudigostiou.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-11

specially the officers of his staff. and
the general officers engaged, and re-
commends small list of officers for
promotion and brevets.
General Miles closes his report with
some earnest recommendations for the
Improvement Of the military service.
He trusts the experience of the last
fewzmonths win be valuable to the peo-
pie and to the government. The value
of coast defences, he says, has been
proven and the system should be COM
pleted without delay. He favors the
adoption of a standard of strength for
the army to meet the country's growth,
and suggests that it be one soldier to
every 1000 population, yielding a
force of 62,579. While this force is al
ready provided for, unfortunately the
authorizing act requires the army to
be reduced to it's former inadequate
basis on the termination of the war.
General Miles, in conclusion, recon-
mends the authorization of an auxil-
larry force of native troops in Cuba,
Puerto Rico and the Philippines, to
be differed by United States army Of
f1cers, and not exceeding two soldiers
for LOCO population of the islands. and
all of these increases he urges should
be made at once.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-11
LONDON PRESS COMMENT.
Qualification Expressed at Victory of
Sound Money.

SOUQQ money
London, Nov. 10.-A1l the morning pa
pers comment upon the elections in the
United States The Times says: THE
answer OF the American people on the
question of foreign expansion is halt
ing and ambiguous. 1t is difficult to say
that the elections have confirmed Presi-
dent McKinley's policy; but certainly
he has not been condemned, and, there
fore, he has no inducement to abandon
the attitude he has assumed regarding
the Philippines"
The Times, in common with other
papers, comments upon Mr.. ROOSeVelt'S
chances of succeeding to the Dresi-
dency, and expresses its qualification
at the victory OF sound money, though
apparently there is little chance of cur
rency reform
The New York correspondent of the
Daily News says: The elections were
disastrous for the Republicans in the
house of representatives, and there is
no doubt that the popular vote is anti
imperialist." Commenting editorially
upon this opinion, the Daily News
says: 1T may, therefore, be the senate
and president against a popularity
elected house 1t will be interesting
to study the effect of the vote on the
peace negotiations. President McKin-
ley may consent to take a new cue
from public opinion"
The Standard, agreeing with the
Times, says: 1T is impossible to ex-
tract the sentiment of the American
people on the question of expansion,
but having regard to the functions Of
the senate, all SPANS hopes are dash
ed She has nothing to hope for from
Diplomatic delay
The Daily Chronicle and Morning
Post tender their congratulations upon
the triumph of Mr.. Roosevelt and
pure administration"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-11

back, not to Berlin, but to Spain. If
Lord Salisbury meant anything by his
remarks regarding America, they point
to a somewhat serious situation. If he
meant nothing, ne was very i'll advised
to indulge at so sensitive a time and IN
such a public manner in a fit of diplo-
matte blues"
The Times, in a rather coIorless edi-
torial. calls Lord Salisbury's speech
'weighty."
1t says: His reference to decaying
states as likely to invite war will not
be misunderstood by the country, and
the recent proofs of British strength
may induce Germany to seek an under
standing, if not an alliance, with Eng
land"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-11
CALIFORNIA.
Phelan Elected Mayor of San Fran
cisco.

San Francisco, Nov. 10.-Although
complete returns have not yet been re-
ceived from all the counties of Califor-
MIA, the indications are that the major
ity of Henry T. Gage Republican, for
governor will be nearly 10000. His as
SociateS on the state ticket are all
elected, with the possible exception of
Curry, for secretary of state, who ran
far behind, and may have been beaten
by Thompson, Democratic candidate.
For justices of the supreme court, Nc
Farland (Republican) and Vandyke
Democrat) are in the lead, and will
probably win, as the precincts to be
heard from are not expected to change
the relative position of the opposing
candidates. Mayor Phelan is reelected
in San Francisco by about 5000 major
ity, but with the exception of the as
SCISSOR and three superior judges and
two supervisors, the other municipal
officers will be Republicans. The next
state legislature will have a. large Re
publican majority on joint ballot, in
surfing the election of q. Republican
United States senator.
Returns representing almost the en-
tire vote of the state confirm the fore
casts previously sent out. Gage for
governor will have about q, 900 major
ity, while Curry, Republican, for secre-
tary of state, is defeated. All the other
Republican nominees are elected with
the exception of Van Fleet for supreme
Judge. The judges-elect are Mcfarland,
Republican, and Van Dixie, Democrat.
Mayor Phelan has over 5000 majority
in this city.