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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

Hon. Thomas c. Fletcher. the noted
war Governor of the State Of Missouri,
Is great friend Of Pe-ru-na. Hewrites;
The Pe-ru.na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus.
Ohio:
Gentlemen-For years I have been
afflicted with chronic catarrh. which
has gone through my whole system and
NO one knows the torture and misery
have passed through. My doctor has
prescribed various remedies. and lhave
never found any relief until ] was per-
suaded by friend to use DR.. Hartmans
Pe-ru-na. After the use Of one bottle
feel like a new man. II also cured me
Of a dropping had in my throat. and
built my system up generally. TO those
who are suffering with catarrh take
pleasure in recommending your great
medicine. Very respectfully.
Thomas c. Fletcher.
Everything that Affects the welfare OF
the people Is a legitimate subject OF
comment to the real statesman. The
statesman IL not q narrow man. 1t is
the politician who is narrow. The true
statesman looks out on the world as u
is. and seeks. as far as Is In his power, 70
remedy evils and encourage the good.
catarrh in its various forms Is rapid
| IL becoming 4 national curse. An un-
doubted remedy has been discovered BY
DR.. Hartman. This remedy has been
thoroughly tested during the pastforty
years. Prominent men have come TO
know ofits virtues and are makingpnb-
lie uttersnces on the subject. To save
the country We must save the people.
To save the people We must protect
them from disease. The disease thatis
at once the most prevalent and stub
| horn Of cure Is catarTh.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
K,fi,ntlans Of n R,chelor.


The blacklist stain Is smuttiness ON
. woman's lips
Through open.work stockings show
more Of vanity than anything else.
Plain outer garments conceal tho
daintiest ribbons and the feeciest
lingerie.
The first time q woman firts she
mistrusts herself; afterward, the other
person.
When woman first likes q man she
thinks of him In armor or stopping \
runaway horse; when she gets to know
him better she thinks of him with q
bandage around his throat or groan-
ing while he takes of porous plaster.
IN. Y. Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
An Army Wife.
81 CAPTAIN CHARLES KING.
lcopyieh.sd. ~. BY 2. Tsnnyson Nsslyl
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter !. - Fannie McLans. . young
widow. 10 invited to visit the Graftons
at Fort 6sdgwick. Her sister tries to dis
suade her, 90 Randolph Merriam, whom
she had lifted for old McLane) and his bride
ere stationed there.
Chapter II.-Fannie McLane's wedding
causes family feeling. A few months later
she, while travelling with her husband.
meets Merriam. on his wedding trip.
Chapter III-Some time previous to this
Merriam had gone on government sur
vey, fallen III. and had been rsarsed BY mrs.
Tremaine and daughter Florence. A hasty
note from Mrs. McLane's stepson takes
him to the plains.
Chapter Iv.-Young McLane dictates to
Merriam q dying message. which In sent
&c Parry "a young Chicago lawyer and
brother-in-iaw OF Mrs. McLane). Reply
causes Merriam to swoon. He IL taken TO
Tremaine: calls for Florence.
Chapter v.-Engagement Of Florence
Tremaine to Merriam 10 announced: we'd
ding shortly follows. They meet Fanny
McIane. and, nding the McLanes bound
with themselves for san Diego. change
their plans. stopping over at Fort Stone
man.
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clared. Some one had swlndled her.
Some ono should be given to understand
she was a child-a puppet-no longer,
and two some ones, Uncle and Aunt
Me!len, had q tremendous scene with
the widow before the funeral baked
meats were fairly cold-before thefiow-
ers began to droop about the new
filled grave. One row led TO another,
and then to litigation, and then Sister
Charlotte had relented. sister love and
tenderness triumphing over the sense
of Indignation which followed Fans
repeated neglects Of sisterly letters
and sisterly advice. and she came east
with her imperturbable Ned, and found
Fan looking white and III and troubled,
and while Ned remained for legal bat
tie royal with the girls putativt
guardian. Charlotte took Frances TO
charming resort in the west for q
placid summer, and that fall the lovely
widow wns domiciled In an apartment
OF her own within view OF the flashing
waves OF Lake Michigan, within sound
Of the cease.ess roar of Chicago.
Meantime the Junior member of the
great firm Of Graeme, Rayburn & Parry
had been doing yeoman service in
'pinching" Uncle Mellen, and many n
valuable concession had been made,
and, thanks to her gifted brother-in-
law, the fair and now fully restored
widow found herself in apparently I'M
disputed possession OF the revenues Of
certain houses, lots and lands, stocks
and bonds that would have been beyond
her claim; and now had come the long
ing to spread her wings and fly, for
with independence came the intoler-
unce of Charlottc's well-meant, yet i'll
advised monitions. She would have no
elder sister preaching: Don't do this
and don't do that" day after day to
her. She could not assume ut all times
the expression Of n grief she did not
feel. The weeds, "the customary suits
OF solemn black" even the little caps
were donned whenever she went abroad.
but that cap was so coquettish rs to
draw down Lots denuncintion, and even
deep mourning was to be discarded
long before the prescribed twelve
month.
Freak, within, caprice Of every kind
had her elder sister expected Of her,
even to the encouragement Of this we'll
groomed, well-preserved broker-mng-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
work OF Our National Iswmaksss nj Wash-
inston During the Cioslng Days %
the Yifty-Eifth session.

the army reorganization Dill was reportco
10 the senate on the 18th BY Senator Hawley
Conn chairman Of the military AFFAIRS COM
mittee. who gave notice that he would move 70
proceed to its consideration ut the earliest pos.
sible time Senator Cockrell MOL presented
0 minority report against the bill The naval
personnel bill was taken up and read but no
effort was made 70 consider it Tho military
academy appropriation bill was passed. The
post once appropriation bill was then con-
sidercd but was not disposed o. Senator
cocisrei (No) succeeded In getting the appro-
printion for the fast mall from kansas City 70
Newton. Kan. relnstatcd 10 the bill see. Inc
house considered the sundry civil bill ana the
appropriation OF sel 0o).0D 70 pay Spain for the
Philippine islands was stricken out under
point Of order made by Mr.. Wheeler Ky.).
After the bill had been completed and reported
TO the house. Mr.. Hepburn ua.l moved 70 re-
commit Il with instructions TO report u back
with the Nicaragua canal bill Incorporated In
It. After parliamentary debate m ADJOURN
ment was taken. leaving the question TO b
taken up the next day.
AREsoLuTIoN OF coincidence with the French
republic for the death OF President Faure was
adopted In the senate on the 18th The per-
sonnet bill was passed and about u private
pension bills also The Alaska code bill was
then read and IN adjournment taken. The
house passed the suadry civil appropriation
bill The speakers ruling that the motion 70
recommit the bill with instructions to incor-
porate In Il the Nicaragua canal bill was not In
order was sustained by vote Of ib5 70 % The
naval appropriation bill was then taken up ana
half the bill wus completed The census BILL
was sent TO conference Two bills were intro
duced 10 nay Spain the go 0j0, 90 for the Phil
ippiue Islands The evening session was de-
voted TO private pension legislation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
p..,h on . L,ay.nvor,h Pioneer.

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 2a-Judge
Theodore A. Hurd, aged so. died OF
heart failure at his home here this
morning while sitting In his chair. In
April, 1854. he was appointed judge
of the Kansas supreme court by Gov.
Click to succeed David ]. Brewer, who
resigned TO become n federal judge.
The following November Judge w. A
Johnston, the republican nominee. de-
feated him for election Judge Hurd
wasA noted corporation lawyer. and
for many years was attorney for the
old Kansas Pacific and Onion Pacific
railroads
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

Austin, Tex, Feb 22-0ne OF the
biggest ranch and cattle deals ever
made in Texas Is reported from Tom
Greene county. The ranch owned
Jointly by j. b. Wilson and E b. CO.
mer, consisting of 1000 acres, to-
Rether with $4,000 head OF cattle, has
been sold To Calvin Sugg. OF Sugden,
1T. The price paid was S75o.ooo
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 2a-Articles oil
incorporation were filed yesterday
with the secretary OF state for the
American Cereal company, with an
authorized capital OF SIS. Ooo,ool The
company Is empowered to buy, sell
and grind or otherwise manufacture
oats, grain and cereals OF all kinds. as
we'll as to buy, build and operate ele'
yators, mills and other structures
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
And all abe said was, ...IIushl Randy.

And all abe said was; ..Hushi Randy.
dear, I don't wish youto tell me now"
But McLans did mot die-at once, at
least. Three weeks the police worked
at that clew and the doctors ut him.
and neither with much success-cer-
tainly with little help from the victim.
who was In woeful state Of collapse
much Of the time. protesting ignorance
Of any excuse for shooting on the part
Of anybody. and consumed with dread.
full fear Of death. II was wonder that
under the circumstances he rallied sum
GENTLY to be up and able to be moved.
The March winds of Frisco were
leagued against him. The doctors
wished to take him back to Coronado.
but he declared that any part OF CALI
fornia would be death to him. He
wished to 70 home at once. Within
the week Of the shooting Ned Parry ar
rived from Chicago. and had some long
interviews with his sister-ln-law, hut
was not allowed TO see the patient;
neither was she except at rare inter
walls. an afIliction which she bore with
Christian resignation. Then Parry had
TO 20 back, but not before he had re-
ceiyed note from Merriam, had visited
him. and had shown every attention TO
and deep interest in his gentle BRIDE
and had had one long conference with
the husband. alone.
When Mr.. McLane was declared wen
enough to move they carried him
aboard q steamer and sent him to Pana-
ma. Fanny. his wife, in attendance, as
IN duty bound. But even the best and
biggest stateroom was close and stuiiy'
as she said, and her hours were mainly
spent on deck. It was the nurse who
had to bear with Macs ceaseless plants.
He had grown suddenly old, childish,
decrepit, fearful. They had to stay
some days at Panama, and had .a
wretched time, ut least he did, being
transferred thence to Havana, where
he was enjoincd to remain at least SIX
weeks. But some morbid longing
drew him irresistibly back to New
York. Go he would, and In April they
exchanged the summer seas, the soft,
perfume-laden air, the warm sunshine
Of the tropics for the fogs and buster
of the North Atlantic seaboard. Pneu'
monia set in and claimed the feeble
wreck for its own. Several weeks be-
fore the anniversary Of that brilliant
wedding and still more brilliant re-
ception, Fanny McLane was weeping
decorous!y in widows weeds and listen
ing to the details OF the last will and
testament.
Much, but not all, had been left to his
beloved wife, Frances Hayward Nc
Lane, but even that much was curiously
bestowed. Why should Uncle Mellen
be so largely beneficiary? Why
should he be placed in charge OF her
property? Was she not old enough &c
look after what was her own? Why
should Uncle Mel!en here and Uncle
Mellen there appear on page after page
of that formidable document? With
alarming suddenness the tears had van
ished. dried Off, presumably. by the hot
flush on her lovely cheek. Some one
had obtained undue influence over hei
husband in his last moments, she de-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
Mob violsnes u Feared.

ST. Louis, Feb. ga special to the
Post Dispatch from Dexter. Mo-, says:
After an all.night chase officers sue
ceeded in arresting Joe Gregory, an
accomplish in the murder yesterday OF
Joe Colbert, q prominent lumber deal
or. The murderer, Milo Gregory, Is
still at large with the officers in pur-
suit Mob violence is feared II he is
cnurht
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

Senator Ross, Of Vermont. 70 . man
Of punctual habits. When offered the
appointment TO succeed Senator Nor
rill he sid be would allow himself half
an hour TO think Il over. He shut him
self up In his library for 30 minutes, a.
the close Of which time be made bis
decision. In 80 hours be was on his
way 10 Washlngton-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
WORTH REMEMBERING.

The best carver viii let the knife slip
sometimes. unless 1t Is kept very sharp.
The great point in cooking potato.
by whatever method, IL to know when
n 10 done.
To give flns flavor to corned beef
hash use good soup stock for moisten-
ing. with . pinch Of salt, sugar and
cayenne.
To give an appetizing favor TO
broiIed> beefsteak cut an onion In half
and rub II over the hot platter with the
melted butter. .
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
rh. .k.,,- Rlr., to Bon Again.

Dallas Tex, Feb. 29--lt Is reliably
reported at the Dallas general offices
of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas rail-
way that the famous katy" hyer is
soon to be in service again. This train,
which made the run between Dallas
and ST. Louis in % hours, was a gen.
erai favorite and did great work In
advertising the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas system.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
Another Rich Gold Strike.

Colorado Springs, COL. Feb. sa-At
the tenth level on the Buena Vista
shaft Of the Isabella Gold Mining COM
pany wide vein Of ore, carrying
bonanza values, has been encountered.
The management refuses to state just
what the values are, but 1t is given on
semi.official authority that assays
from se.ect samples show rs high rs
$40. 600 a ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

The bsst-drssssd. most up-to-dats
women have discarded jswsiry almost
entirely for day wear, but gsms Of al
kinds and grades Of maguiaesnco glit
Ter b prOtugIoR y DE Vyvaing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

tsrnal way he sometimes assumed.
sIet her 20. know Grafton. ! think.
j know Mrs. Merriam, and ] believe i
know Randy. It's my profound con-
viction Fan II going to get the lesson
of her life."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
...,,., D...sr.,,o. Of IN. Ylas.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. sa-0ov. Roose-
velt celebrated Washingtou's birthday
BY affixing his signsture 70 the bill u
prevent the desseratinR. mutilstion %
improper use Of the national 1aR
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25
Viewer ll:alD|

Hoods Pills cure liver Ills; nonirritasing and
Do olIy esihsTtc % take With Hood.s saIsaP.rlls
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-25

Manila, Feb. 2S-while the guns on
the city walls and those on board the
ships of Admiral Dewey's feet in the
bay fred salute on the anniversary
Of Washington's birthday, four COM
missioners from the island OF Negros
had an interview with Maj. Gen. Otis,
and informed him that the American
flag had already been raised over that
island, and that Its inhabitants were
ready, anxious and willing to accept
any proposition the Americans might
offer. The insurgents have been
driven from the island entirely.
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| All the same he could NOT suppress nis
surprise when Harriet announced tina,
Fanny had actually almost consented
to come to them. 81 thought you knew
I disapproved OF that scheme entirely.
said he.
"You did, dear, when first spoke Of
n. and so did I. didn't think II would
do at oil, but Fan talked so frankly
about Mr.. Merriam and the lovely time
they'd had together on the Pacific coast
with him and his charming bride
and how he and she had laughed over
their affair at the Point and agreed that
Il would have been absurd. and now
they were such good friends, and shed
had such sweet. sympathetic message
from Mrs. Merriam after her sad. sad
bereavement-why. what more was TO
be said.
Grafton listened rather grimly. He
was many years older than his wife. rs
has been said, and much less credulous.
Again the same uneasy presentimenf
oppressed him. II don't think she
should come here. Harrie," he gravely
said. Anywhere else. perhaps, / could
have shared with you the feeling OF well
come-ceraInly the desireto pay the
debt Of hospitality, but at sedgwick'
with the Merriams here. II cannot be-"
And here poor Mrs. Grafton broke
down and wept s0h." she cried. -it's
got to bel ] thought you'd forgiven
her and that all was well; and urged
and she's coming-ne-ne-next-
w-week.-
We need not record the further ~
marks Of Capt Grafton on this potnA
since they were after an in0perative, but
the iIrst dark shadow over their domes-
&c peace fell that ysry day and hour.
/ tro N coEE5EunDj
The Washington bee., 1899-03-04
OUR DILA"ORY CITIZENS,

There is in this city a teachers
association. This association Is
composed of some of the finest
lady teachers in the United States.
Every citizen, more or less, does
something in the way eff encourag-
ing his teachers. Washington s a
long ways behind toward showing
any msgnanimity toward the teach
ers. The BEE refers to the col
ored teachers particularly. The
white citizens last year rendered to
their teachers benefit, from which
they realized thousands of dollars.
The life of a teacher is q nard one;
hence, they should be encouraged.
No one knows the hardships of
teachers but those who come in con-
tact with them. They earn their
money. Why don't some of our
public spirited citizens get together
and tender to our teachers associ.
alton benefit to increase their
sick fund? Such public spirited
citizens, as Messrs. l.. G. Bailey,
John F. Cook, John A. Gray,
Robt. W. Tompkins, Revs. W.
Bishop johnson, George W. and
James H. Lee, Walter II. Brooks,
James d. Howard, Robert john
son, T. j. Grimke, G. A. Fleet
wood, and others, could do a great
deal in rendering a rousing benefit
to the teachers association. The
BEE is interested in the teachers
association, because it sympathizes
with these hard worked public ben
factors. Who will make the move?
The Washington bee., 1899-03-04
During the terrific blizzard from

During the terrific blizzard from
which Washington is just recover.
ing, there were untold suffering
among the moor and many of the
wealthy citizens and residents
made substantial contributions for
charitable purposes. Out of the
most noteworthy instances of the
many noble acts of charity during
the recent cold weather was that of
Hon. and Mrs. Charles G. Glover,
No. 20 Lafayette Square, north
west. For several days they daily
gave to their butler, VIM. Duguid
large sums of money with instruc-
tions that he use it helping the de-
serving + oor. The trust was faith
fully pc formed by Mr.. Duguid
and man. hungry, cold aud needy
families were given fuel, food and
other necessities of life by the
thoughtful, noble and Christian
act of two of the most fashionable
aristocratic residents of the nation
al capital. In instructing their
butler as to tile disposition of the
morey no discrimination was made
but all deserving poor were includ-
ed. The poor will thank and God
will reward the Glovers for their
great generosity.
The Washington bee., 1899-03-04
GET ONE OF YOUR OWN.
From the Savannah Tribune.

From the Savannah Tribune.
The American prejudice against race
and color has already pervaded Cuba,
and is endeavoring TO taint Sta1d old
Canada. In the latter place a colored
man secured tickets for a seat in a
theatre, but on account of his color
was not allowed to enter. He entered
suit against the managers of the
theatre and won it. In his decision
the Judge was very emphatic in scor-
ing those who Disseminated ag ,inst a
person on account of his race and
color. Free America has not yet
imbibed this sentiment of justly treat
ing all of its citizens.
The advice of The BEE is, let
the colored people get a theatre of
their own: let them compete with
the white man, and he will come to
the negro. This race prejudice
will die out soon. 1t is not nee
essary for the colored man to be at
all disturbed. He has many
friends among the white people
and all he has to do is to act manly
and gentlemanly, and be indus
trious.
The Washington bee., 1899-03-04
POPULAR FEELING.
From the South Boston Inquirer.

From the South Boston lnQulror.
1t was, to be sure, an ungraclous
thing to hiss and jeer at Secretary
Alger while he was guest OF the
commonwealth, In the streets OF Bos-
ton. But strong popular feeling can
not be controlled by considerations OF
courtesy. and Mr.. Alger has only him.
self to thank if the cheering for Zen;
Miles and the shouts about embalmed
beef wounded his feelings. He must
have known that he was not wanted
here with his colleagues could NOT
with propriety have been so wordeo
as to exclude him. He took adVan-
tage or this fact thrust himself be-
fore the public. His presence was a
downright piece of effrontery.
In the crowds that lined the streets
through which the presidential party
rode were hundreds of soldiers who
had been half-starved through base
and incompetent conduct OF the war
Department. There were also many
whose sons and brothers had slcken
and died because of him. There were
thousands of others who had heard
from the lips of the gallant sufferers
the story of the shame he had brought
upon our national fame This was no
Investigating commission picked to
secure a verdict of acquital, but jury
of the people before whom Mr.. Alger
volunteerily appeared. He got ver-
dict very quickly at the hands of that
Jury, and he deserved what he got, no
matter what may be thought of the
propriety of rendering it on-thiS par
ticular occasion.
The unpleasant reception given the
Secretary of War may perhaps justify
itself by its fruits. The President no
doubt was cognizant of it, and it may
serve to teach him that even in the
enthusiasm of the greeting given him,
the people were not forgetful of the
sins which has blotted his administra.
ton with shame.
Secretary Alger seems to be a
very much abused man. It is quite
evident that the country has tlfe
most abiding faith in Gen. Miles.
So far as the President is concerned
he has endeavored to carry out
just what Congress legislated and
why should he be blamed for the
blunders Of others The BEE is
unable to tell. Of course there Is
bitter feeling against the President
on account of the civil service.
Still, if Congress wants the restric-
tions removed, it has it in its
power to do just what it wants the
President to do. Secretary Alger
may resign, but he will not do 80
until he gets ready.
The Washington bee., 1899-03-04
JOHN G. JONES AGAIN.

This gentleman has again made
his fourth attack, in the Postoffice
Department, on Mr.. Dorsey F.
Seville, because he refuses to rec
ognize his so called masonic organ
ization. Mr.. Jones forgets when he
came to this city in October 1895
and instituted his SO called Su
preme Council of Scottish Rite
masonry, which he claimed to be the
legitimate united Supreme Council
of the Ancient Accepted Scottish
Rite, when it is well know that
Mr.. Thornton A. Jackson is the
legitimate and rightful sovereign
commander. In the near future
full particulars will be laid before
the masonic world exposing the
whole business. Mr.. Seville will.
explain how the 33 degree was
conferred in his house October %,
1895, between the hours of $3.50
and IL o'clock. The whole business
will be thrown on the canvass. Mr..
Seville is an enterprising young
man and well up in masonic works
Jones and his crowd had better 90
elsewhere because they cannot
exist here.