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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

REPORTS from Santiago about the
engagement between the fleets oil
Sampson and Ccrvera dwell with par.
ticular stress on the inconvenience
caused the American gunners by the
use of the old-fashioned smoking pow.
der. 1t is not doubted by experts that
the winging of the flying Spanish
ships would have been accomplished
even more promptly than IL was had
our guns been fred with smoke
less powder. As It was, our vessels
were so enveloped in the smoke oil
their guns that many shot went
wild that otherwise would have strucl;
home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
NOT THE ALpHONSO.
The Steamship sunk ON Mariel Was tho
Lopez. Loaded with Ammunition for
spaniards more Red Cross Nurses.

Tampa, Fla, July iS.-Thiry-nine
Red Cross nurses passed through here
going direct to Port Tampa. Another
expedition will start for Santiago to-
day. The Lampasas, with some Of the
heavy artillery from Gen. Rogers COM
mand, will lead the feet. She will
also carry q number OF Red Cross
nurses and supplies. Six sevcn.inch
howitzers and eight large field pieces
were loaded on her yesterday.
News has been received here that
the Spanish ship recently run ashore
near Mariel by American scout boats
is not the Alphonso NIL, but large
steamer belonging to the Lopez trans.
atlantic line. The vessel was loaded
with ammunition and provisions for
the SpaniardS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
GOOD NEWS FROM SCHLEY.
He Gables Washington That Sampson VIII
Give Credit Where It Il Due-No
Friction Between Them.

Washington, July 10. Commodore
Schley has cabled to the navy depart
ment expressing his regret at the con-
troversy which has arisen regarding
the officers who should have credit for
the victory of Santiago de Cuba on
July g. The credit properly be-
longs, he says, to the commander.
in.chief He says that Sampson,
in his official report, will distrib.
ute praise to those deserving 1t.
Sampson has cabled to the department
declaring that there is no friction be-
tween himself and Schley. Naturally
this information is most gratifying to
the officials, who urge that the public
suspend judgment until SIMPSONS Of
fioial mail reports are received.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
To re., tn. Law In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, July &c. W. Traver,
receipt clerk for the Wells-Fargo Elk.
press company, was arrested here on u
warrant issued in the federal court,
charged with violating the war reve-
nue. law. This Is the beginning Of the
war inaugurated on express companies
by United States Attorney Lambert
for compelling their patrons to attach
war stamps to receipts given by the
companies for goods received for ship
fuant
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

IT Is now known that the popc's
health Is in such state that the end
may come at any time. The pontiff
continues to transact business, but his
vitality is fast ebbing away. Those who
are In n position TO know much that is
going on ut the vatican say that the
war between the United States and
Spain has had much to do with the
final breaking down of the aged pom.
tiff. lie is afflicted with intestinal CO.
tarrah, weakness-of the heart and poor
circulation. He recently remarked
that he wished to live until peace be-
tween the United States and Spain
had been restored.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
An Army o, American BondhoIder.

Washington, July 10. Not less than
$50, 600 Americans will be holders Of
the Spanish war loan when tho bonds
are issued in August The number
will probably be considerably greater
than this when the issue Of bonds be.
low $500 in amount and the subscrip-
tions for larger amounts are footed up,
but 1t Is already evident that s75. oo0,-
900 will be subscribed in bonds Of $500
or less, SO that the number Of holders
cannot be less than $50, 900. The money
already paid into the treasury on &C
count Of small bonds is nearly 800, oOo,'
600.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Lat Of Kansas EAirA

Following is list Of Kansas fairs
for 1898. as reported 10 the state board
Of agriculture:
lola, September %; Garrett, August s0-Sop-
temper 9; HiauuthA September 90; Clay Cen
ter, September ltio; burlington. September
i3-ie; Garden CITY, September i3-i6 Ottawa,
September 2o-sb; Tribune October f.-is; Hol-
ton, August eo-September 2; oskAloosa. Sep
TENDER 60; Edgerton, September 1S-lo; Pea
body, September 90; Frankfort. September
iT-0; Paoln, September 27-So; Independence,
August s0-September 2; Parsons. August e-isi
Council Grove. September s7-S1; Erie, Septem-
Der 60; Chanute, August ieio; Ness City,
Riley, September 90; Stockton, September -
10; Wichita state fair, September ip-ei; Fro
donia, August 43-fa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Admiral c.rrer... Explanation.

NEW YORK, July IA special TO the
World from Portsmouth, N. H., says:
Admiral Cervera's explanation to o
naval officer as to why he took the
fleet into Santiago was that he ex-
pected to provision and coal and get
away inside Of "a hours, but this was
found to be impossible owing to the
tropical methods employed in han
ding coal. There Capt Gen. Blanco
was communicated with and the pres
ence Of the two fleets in Yucatan chan
mel and the Windward passage was
announced.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

THE mushroom" wound caused by
the Mauser bullet used by the Span
ish troops in Cuba, is SO called because
Of the condition Of the wound after
the bullet has done its work. Upon
impact, the lead bullet fiattcns out
over the brass cone, resembling the
formation of the mushroom. At the
point Of impact the wound is usually
Of normal size, but with each succeed.
ing movement of the spread" bullet.
the flesh is torn and lacerated. At the
end of the channel through which the
bullet has passed the wound is some
times four times rs large us ut the
point Of impact.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

Nor glory alone accrucs to the men
OF Admiral SIMPSONS command for
the destruction OF Cervera's fleet, but
q considerable amount of hard cash.
For every man on the Spanish warships
ut the time OF the attack our sailors re.
ceive 500 bounty, in accordance with
section 1855 Of the revised statutes OF
the United States II it appears that
any of our vessels were inferior in
fighting power to the enemy, the award
in such case will be 5000 for each man
aboard those destroyed ships, and it
may be that the final bounty will be
largely in excess OF $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

The fact is recalled that at the out
break Of the civil war there were sta
toned ut various points among the
volunteers an Illinois colonel. IN Ohio
star officer. n New York state adjutant
general, an Indiana captain and an
Ohio private. each of whom was later
president Of the United States.
Il Is said on the authority Of q Ne
brnsl<a railroad official that John NJ.
Thurston, tired Of his position IS Unit
cd states senator, intends 10 resign
and become a law partner Of Judge
Dinon. Of New York. Who 4 aWnrm
nt14rna| |r'.rf ~ "a rlrnI1f.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
c.rvcr. Saw, mn. Carecr n Endsd.

Of Santiago July 18.-"If we could
have gotten by the Brooklyn, and /
believe we could" said Admiral Ger
vera to Commodore Schley and Capt
Bob Evans, in the cabin of the Iowa
after his defeat, II could have gotten
away. My orders to concentrate FIRE
on the Brooklyn were carried out
but your ship has n charmed life, sir"
and the sad-faced admiral, with tears
in his eyes, added: my career is ended.
shall 60 back to Spain to be killed or
die In disgrace.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Negro Laborera for Cuba.

Charleston, S. C., July IL -Trar=-
port No. 80 is being prepared for the
embarkation OF troops. A quantity OF
stores was loaded yesterday and the
men will probably go aboard to-day.
The Third Wisconsin will go on this
ship. Five hundred negro laborers en-
gagged for road and bridge building
are here ready 10 embark for Cuba.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

Gov. WoLcOTT, Of Massachusetts,, ha,
signed the Torrens land transfer bill
recently passed by the legislature. A
court of registration is provided
which, on the application OF prop
erty owner, must search the title to
his property, and II proved to the sat
isfaction Of the court the title Is nc
cepted and registered. One year oil
probation is then granted, during
which anyone can, IL possible, prove
fraud. But, failing in this, the owner
is guaranteed against any defects in
the old title and sale can be made
ut any time by simple transfer on
the books
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Peculiar Legal Contention.

The NJ, K. & 7. Railroad company
is endeavoring to prove to the supreme
court that man who permits the
weeds to grow in his field Is guilty Of
contributing negligence, in event that
fire Is started from the engine and
does damage to the premises. Ira
Steinberger owns 4 farm near Erie
through which the railroad runs. An
engine set fire to the weeds in Stein.
berger's field, and the fire spread to
an orchard and destroyed 1t. Stein
berger sued for damages in the Neosho
county district court and got judg-
ment for $4,000. The railroad appeals,
claiming that Steinberger, in permit.
ting his weeds to grow, was guilty of
contributing negligence and is, there.
fore, not entitled to damages
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Tho Rionxada n surneas.

Washington, July 14.-The success
attending the attempt to blockade the
entire coast Of Cuba is q source OF
qualification to the navy department.
1t is confidently asserted that since
the presidents second order extending
the blockading lines no substantial
aid in the matter of food or war sup
plies has reached the Spanish forces in
Cuha
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
No Immediate Move Against Havana.

Washington, July 14.-The actual
departure Of Commodore Watson's
squadron for the coast of Spain, which
the naval authorities expect will &C.
cur about the end Of the present week,
indicates sufficiently the complete
abandonment of any intention to be-
siege Havana in the next three or
four months and confirms the impress
sion that no extended military opera
tions will be prosecuted in Cuba after
the capitulation of Santiago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

The most destructive agent in wal
the mind Of man has yet conceived ID
the explosive gelatine gun, weapon
which has gone TO Cuba with Roose'
vclts rough riders and the Shafter ex-
petition. This little brass continuance
can destroy more lives and property
than dozen OF the great l3-inch guns
on the biggest OF our battleships. A
pound cartridge" Of gelatine will
blow into atoms in ten seconds a city
that could resist the assaults OF 100, 900
men for q month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
The Oregon,a Conn nanaer IInnornh.

Washington, July 14-capt Charles
E. Clark, commanding the battleship
Oregon, has been appointed chief OF
staff OF Commodore Watson, command
ing the eastern squadron, under or
ders to proceed to European waters
and harass the coast Of Spain and to
pursue and destroy the Spanish feet
in command Of Admiral Camara.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Have You n SON, Brother,

Husband or Lover in the Army or Navy?
Mail him TO-DAY a 25c. package Of Aliens
Foot. Ease, a powder for the feet. All who
march, walk or stand need it. II cures ach:
ing, tired, sore, swollen. sweating feet, and
can't Blister, get Sore or Gallons where
Aliens Foot.Ease is used. 10000 test.
monials. All druggists and shoe stores sell
il, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen
s. 0lmstead, lie Roy, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Boyle and Kausas Prohibition.

Attorney General Boyle has sent his
reply to the secretary of the state tenn.
perance union, outlining his position
on the prohibitory law. Mr., Boyle
says that he Is q resubmissionist, and
will not appoint assistant attorney
generals to assist in enforcing the
law, but that when II becomes his duty
to prosecute liquor cases he will do So
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Crime OF a Youthful Couple.

Arthur Jones, aged 10, printer, and
Mary Leichman, aged II. were found
dead in Soden's grove at Emporia the
other morning. An empty revolver be-
tween them showed that II was case
Of murder and suicide. Miss LEIGH
mans home was ut Scranton, but she
was hayward girl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
OPEN LETTERS FROM
Jennie 3. Green and Mrs. Harry
Hardy.
JENNIE z. GREEN, Denmal

JENNIE z. GREEN, Denmark, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ had been sick at my monthly
periods for seven years, and tried
almost everything ever heard Of, but
without any benefit. Was troubled
with backache, headache, pains In the
shoulders and dizziness. Through my
mother was induced to try Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
II has done me SO much good. / am
now sound and we'll"
Mrs. HARRY HARDY, Riverside, Iowa,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham the story OF
her struggle with serious ovarian trou'
BILE, and the benefit she received from
the use Of Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound. This Is her letter:
"How thankful / am that ! took
your medicine. I was troubled for
two years with Inflammation Of the
womb and ovaries, womb was also very
low. was in constant misery. I had
heart trouble, was short Of breath and
could not walk Eve blocks TO save my
life. Suffered very much with my
back, had headache all the time, was
nervous, transformations were irregular
and painful, had bad discharge and
was troubled with bloating. was .
perfect wreck. Had doctored and
taken local treatments, but still wasno
better. was advised by one Of my
neighbors to write to you. / have now
finished the second bottle Of Mrs. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and am
better In every way. lam able to do
allmy own work and can walk nearly
Q mile without fatigue; something Il
had not been able TO do for over two
years. Your medicine has done .me
more good than ell the doctors"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
SOME KANSAS HAPPENINGS.


The state auditor has furnished tho
state treasurer with O statement OF
taxes due the state ut the close Of the
year ended June 80. The bulk Of the
taxes are for 1897. but In some in
stances they run back several yearA
Lcavenworth's delinquent taxes run
back TO 1867. The taxes Of Seward,
Kearney and Greedy run back to 1890;
those Of Wichita TO 1891; of Meade,
Miami, Rush, Haskell and Wyandotte
to 1904 Miami county now has suit
In the supreme court growing out Of
the taxes. Following Is o list show.
ing the total amount from each county:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

The st. Louis Globe Democrat says
that one Of the signs Of prosperity Is
the revival OF railroad construction.
The estimate Is that 500. 900. 900 will be
expended on new roads in 1905, the
largest showing since 1893.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

Chicago, July i4.-Dr. Z. BENJAMIN
Andrews, president OF Brown univer-
sity. was last night elected superin.
tendent Of Chicago schools by the
board of education. Thirteen votes
were cast for Mr.. Andrews and six for
Albert G. Lane. the present superin-
tendent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Fatal firs ut Racine

Racine, Wis, July i4-Fire com
plctely destroyed the large three-story
structure of the Racine Malleable a
Wrought Iron company. resulting in 9
pecuniary loss Of 100000, together
with three lives and serious injury u
\ score or more Of otherA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

LIEUT.. PEARY arrived ut Sydney, b
c., the other day on his way to the
Arctic regions. He said that he was
confident that he would reach the
north pole this time, but he may con-
sumo four wears in doing Il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
I.arr. Potato crep Assured.

Washington, July lathe statisti-
clan of the department Of agriculture
In his July report says: There is an in
crease Of Is per cent in the acreage
Of Irish potatoes. The average condi'
ton, 95.5, is TT points higher than
at the corresponding date last year
and Is 90 points above the ten-year
average.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

OUR corn exports for the year ended
June 80 exceeded those Of any proceed
ing year, the number OF bushels Tin
Guiding cornmeaD being sO9,s59, l0s,
valued ut s75, 900. O6S. The largest en-
portation OF corn in any preceding
year was i7s,sl7,4l, bushels in 1897,
valued Mt Sd, SOS. 2l3.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

FIFTY Salvation army workers re-
Gently held nightly meetings at Camp
Alger. near Washington, and recruited
many converts to their army from the
men enlisted in Uncle Sans army.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
The Match Ia nm.

New York, July i4-William Gray,
of the Hawthorne Athletic club, Buff.
falo, did not meet the representative
Of Corbett and sign articles Of agree
ment on behalf of Mccoy and all ne
gotiations looking to n meeting be.
tween the two men are ut an end.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

IT Is, perhaps, not generally realized
that the game OF war is hedged round
by as many restrictions as n boxing
contest under Queensbcrry rules.
When It Is intended 10 lombard q
place. due notice must be given. SO
that all women and children may be
removed to q place Of safety. All
chaplaius, doctors and nurses arc pro-
tected In every possible way. Death
Is the penalty for wounding or killing
disabled man. Explosive bullets
must not be used and quarter must be
given to the enemy whether he asks
for II or not Poisoning drinking
water Is strictly forbidden.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
More DlmcuIt 70 Gee on enc Ballot.

Every petition for placing the names
Of candidates on the official ballots
this year must be sworn to by its cir
culator. Under the state law polit-
ical party that did not cast Ave per
cent OF all the votes cast at the previ-
Gus election has no right TO have its
ticket printed on the official ballot
II it gets on 1t must be by petition,
and for state officer there must be at
least $500 petitioners.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
MILES ASSUMES COMMAND.
He VIII Temporarily Direct tho Land
Forces About Santiago, but win Re-
main There Only Few Days.

New York, July IA. "A dispatch 10
the New York Herald says: Maj. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, who assumed com.
mand OF the American forces on the
island. promises TO take Santiago with.
in three days. He declares that the
campaign must end quickly. With
that object In view the American COM
mander yesterday FASTENED to the
front and took charge. He found 40
pieces of light artillery mounted and
ready for use. Gen. Miles was en-
Enthusiastically received by his troops
when he appeared at the front.
lie arrived during a driving
rainstorm and was accompanied by
5000 reinforccments from the Yale and
the Columbia. Shocked ut the condi.
ton he found Siboney in. Gen. Miles
Immediately ordered that the town be
destroyed by fire. lie decided upon
this as q sanitary measure. Ambu-
lances constantly arrive at Siboney
with sick and wounded. Gen. Duff
field, who Is confined in the hospital, Is
in q very serious condition.
To the correspondent of the Asso-
ciated press, who accompanied him to
the trout, Gen. Miles said:
have not come down here to take command,
and shall probably remain but few days It
IL too late 10 make any changes In the plan Of
campaign. even II desired to do so But I
have no complain; 10 make Things seem TO
be moving in good shape intend to look
over our lines AMI positions and study tho sit
uatIon thoroughly; but viii not interfere In
the conduct Of the campaign This Is likely 10
be the only trip shall make TO the front
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

Maj Gen. Otis left San Francisco
Thursday with the fourth expedition
TO Manila. He will stop at Honolulu
TO assist In the formal ceremonies OF
occupying that city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Kans.. Railway Eapsoys..

The average pay of railway conduct
ors In Kansas Is ei,oso per year. and
90 per cent own their homeA En-
gineers get Sl,osS per year. and two
thirds are home.owners. Firemen 70
ceive an average Of e7ss. station agents
and photographers $50, brakemen eoeo
and section men eaia
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

A DETAILED account has been pub.
lished in Madrid Of SPANS naval
losses, which amount to 81 warships
and 81 merchantmen, us against prac'
tically no losses on the American side.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
NJ. Loul. B.s.h.l, c,uh so,a.

St Louis July iA-The Post-Dis-
patch is authority for the statement
that the St Louis Browns have been
sold TO Edward Becker. n retired oap-
italist and principal creditor. who will
assume complete control Of Its aifairs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE.

The phantom feet.
A really respectable summer.
General peace and private content
Seaside holiday for Stun children.
Remittnnces from our debtors.
Frauds get a licking oftener thar
The stamps
People TO live after Glndstone's vir.
tues. away from all political thought
--Bric-a-Drae.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

The populist state committee has 70
eelved = communication from Lieut.
Gov Harvey. nova major In The TWEEN
ty-second KnnsaA In which he declines
% Be . candidate for lieutenant rov.
ornor On TIE fusion Ticket
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16

The Nova Scotian const and the
Grand Banks OF Newfoundland. where
the recent loss Of the transatlantic
steamer La Bourgogne took place In
which nearly 600 persons found q
watery grave, are vcriiabie ocean
graveyards In the last 80 years 81
large Transatlantic passenger ships
have been wrecked there and thou
sands OF persous have been. drowned
Of these wrecks Zen Werc cnn@d ly
collisions In thick, fogEg weather ~
lcilT - ilie la llourgoRne wss sank.
Beb'1 'siand, wiz 10 o. ,slles Of which
fh|6 |1sf wreck pcearrrd. i sirrns
H|st '''I4.r'.6 q n's7I sti1s prpeksa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
Police Judges May Have to Go.

The new police judges appointed by
the mayors of all first.class cities since
the reorganization of the police de-
partments may find themselves out of
jobs The attorney general is of the
opinion that the law giving the mayor
power to appoint police judge is in
direct violation Of that section of the
constitution which declares that any
vacancy in judicial Office shall be
filed by appointment by the governor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-07-16
r.am.tor. for Cuba wanted.

st. Louis, July 1a-Col. Smith, depu'
ty quartermaster general, has received
orders from Washington to secure 900
Transfers for servicein Cuba In i'd
dition 10 these men. who are wanted
Immediately, Col Smith has been In
structed tosecure 80 more mule pack
erk