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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-05
DEpARTMENT OF AaR1oU1rURr.
ITS Work of Inestimable. Value to the
People of the Country.


The department of agriculture Is cone
SANITY consulting the needs Of producers
N ell the states and territories. It Is In
snS SEEDS and plants Of great value
crops. Grains, grasses, fruits, legumes and
yeget I1sitsd are imported for Al parts Of
IN the north and far west, seml-tropical
plants are sent to the south, and congenial
a srs The sought r s.s tor r. H. hs
offruittreesand grains 10 conducted in the
conditions. The Introduction Of tea gar
provide employment for idle hands, az
tea: The subject Of Irrigation, where I. 10
carefully. studied, steps are being taken is
reclaim injured or abandoned lands, and
Is being printed and distributed
Should Help the Colonies.
Markets are being sought and opened up
for surplus farm and factory products "a
sFaatmra f e sss youns s fas through
in the, department Of agricultI re. is very.
Reo the ahs PSSgs ot Has
helped, by the establishment u experiment.
stations. to a more scientific knowledge OF
the production Of coffee. India rubber and
demand n &c Gntsd States sr which there s
There is widespread interest in the i'm.
present time, and the department Of agri.
culture is cooperating with the people in
each locality In making the best possible
roads from local material and in experts
menting with steel tracks. A more infeili.
gent system Of managing the forests Of the
country Is being put in operation, and
careful study Of the whole forestry prob
lem is being conducted throughout the
United States. A very extensive and COM
plete exhibit OF the agricultural and horti.
cultural products of the United States IN
being prepared for the Paris exposition,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-05

limitation o. the sovereign rights Of the adj
herring states. The cowmissf6ns Of inquiry
proposed consist Of delegations to be spec
Siaslly CONSTITUTED iSr paft!cular purposes
clear Understanding 81 internationai, difs
before asserting t. The use Of
tribunal before which disputed cases may
be be. brought for settlement by the mutual
case. The advantages Of such permanent
tribunal over impromptu commissions OF
arbitration are conceived to be the actual
administer Justice, the greater economy re.
the accumulated judicial skin and expert
possess. es-
Our Declarations
While earnestly promoting the idea Of
establishing permanent International
iyeniences which might arise from an OBJ
trusiye exercise Of mediation, and In sign
Ing the conyentioa carefully gpssrted the
the following declarations:
Nothing contained in this convention
shall sln H., be 50 oonstrued as 70 require the
its traditional policy OF not intruding upon.
Interfering with. or entangl!ng itself in
the political questions or policy or inter
nor shall anything contained in the said
convention be construed to imply re-
linquishment by the United States Of
America Of its traditional attitude toward
purely American questions"
Realization of Earnest Desires.
Thus interpreted, the convention for the
pacific settlement OF international CONNECTS
may be regarded as realizing the earnest
desire Of great numbers Of American cit
liens whose deep sense Of Justice, ex-
pressed innumerous resolutions and memo
rails, has urged them to labor for this
noble achievement. The. general chnrac-
ter of this convention, already signed by
states, further commends II to the favor
able action Of the senate of the United
States, whose ratification 1t still awaits.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-05
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Work of It's Rehabilitation in the Cole
MOS and Cuba Reviewed.

rule, and civic. progress in Cuba, Porto
Rico. and. SO far as practicable, In the
Philippines. the rehabilitation of the postal
tant part Of the work. It became necessary
to provide mall facilities both for our forces
Of occupation and for the native popula-
ton. To meet this requirement has In
existing systems were SO fragmentary. de-
fective and inadequate that a new and
comprehensive organization had to be
created. American trained officials have
been assigned to the directing and execu-
tive positions, while natives have been
chiefly employed in making up the body
merit rule has been vigorously and faith
fully applied.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-05
ao sea aonsases With 1y
the Argentine Republic.
Work OF Consular ONicers.

also been concluded with France and with
the Argentine Republic.
Work OF Consular Onacers.
In my last annual message the progress
consular oficers in Collecting Information Ion
as to the industries and commerce of other
countries, and in the care and promptitude
@ has dsrnK tse past
year. with increasingly valuable results In
suggesting new sources OF demand for
obstacles still 10 be a oVercome in facilitat-
Ing the remarkable expansion Of our for
eign trade. It will doubtless be gratifying
to to-. songress t. Learn that the various ssse-
Grating In these endeavors with a zeal and
effectiveness which are not only receiving
sss q tSe
other governments. In any Encouragement
Of the great and complicated work Of OBJ
saning 9mSial data Of an econSmic char,
is most important, In my Judgment, that
the results already secured by the ef-
Fl the q state should
cious development and Increased utility
to our export trade.
The American Republics.
The interest taken by the various states
forming the international union OF Amer
bureau is evidenced by the fact that for
the first time since its creation in 1890 all
the republics OF South and Central America
are now represented in 1t.
The unanimous recommendation OF the
international American conference, pro-
yiding for the international union of Amer
lean republics, stated that 1t should con-
tinue in force during term of ten years
from the date of Its organisation, and no
country becoming member Of the union
should cease to be member until the end
of said period Of ten years, and unless II
Rod majority Of the members Of the
union had given to the secretary OF state
of the United States official notice OF their
its first period. that the union should con-
tinpe to be maintained for another Pc
Rod of ten years, and thereafter, under
the same conditions, for successive periods
Of ten years each.
The period for notification expired on
July IA, 1899. without any OF the members
having given the necessary notice OF with
drawal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
BI0 STOCK SALE.

On Monday. Dec. II. o. d. Beasley
will sell ut public auction, at his
ranch four miles south and six
miles east of Baxter and two miles
north of Peoria, I. T., on the south
eide of Patterson prairie, horses;
ia cattle, consisting of some good
mich cows, beef cove and steers, n
fine Red Poll and Durham bull; 80
head of fine hogs; lot of farming
implements; 8 dozen fine chickens,
ETC., on ~ months time. Hartley &
Horn, the up-to date auctioneers,
will fficiate at this sale and Nor.
ris Doty will act ~ clerk. Lunch
win be served on the ground by
Mrs. T. Meyerding. The large bills
announcing this sale were printed
at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
WANTED

To trade mich cows for young
mules. Inquire of Walt ]. Naylor.
"A TWIST OF Tue TONGUE.
The orator had his auditors right
where he wanted them and 90 sure
was he of his game that be stopped
to take q drink of ice water. He
slipped It gracefully, and then
pulled down his vest with exceed
ing care, for he had a few words mp
his sleeve that needed ali sorts of
room. Throwing back his wavy
hair 90 ne not to discommode his
mouth, he let loose q few airy gee
lures.
aAharw he screamed, his teeth
clinched. and his high brow CORFU
gated with fiendish triumph. "nOw
-uow-uow let the jailed jade-er-
the CALLED gade er-that is, now let
the walled wade wince-er-er-the
CALLED jade jince-the jilled gade
wance-that is, | should say--now
let the jiiled jade jance-oh the
jilled jade gance-no, mol mean,
now let the jade jail janice oh-h-h-
ha-ha ha-hal Oh, ha-ha-ha-har
Throwing a bony collection of
haud-springs he sank into a chair,
gibbered peacefully and mirthfully
sway, making no resistance what
ever when stern-faced, yet consider-
ate, men came IN . covered wagon
and hurried him on.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
Brave Men Fall.

Victims to stomach. liver and kid
ney troubles as we'll as women, and
all feel the results in loss of appe
tite. poisons in the blood, backache'
nervousness, headache and tired
iistless, rundown feeling. Bu'
there's no ned to feel like that
Listen to ]. W. Gardner, Idavillr
Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are
just the thing for man when he is
all run down, and don't care wheth'
er he lives or dies. II did more to
give me new strength and good ap
petite than anything l could take
I can now eat anything and have a
new lease on life" Only 80 cents al
A. r. Kane's drug store. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
Millions Given Away.

II is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in
the land who are not afraid 10 be
generous to the needy aud suffer
ing. The proprietors of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption
coughs aud colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles OF this
great medicine; and have the salts
faction of knowing it has absolute
ly cured thousands of hopeless ca
SEES. Asthma, bronchitis. hoarse'
ness and all diseases of the throat
chest and lungs are surely cured
by il. Call on A. r. Kane druggist
and get free trial bottle. Regular
size SOC. and 81. Every bottle guar
snteed, or price refunded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
ATTENTION cOMRADESi

Baxter Post G. A. R. 10 on q boom.
Many new members are coming in
and the old ones are taking more
interest than ever. The post 10
having good meetings and they
are held every Saturday night in
order that all who wish may join
before election night, Dec. End.
There is no reason why Baxter
Post should not be one OF the
strongest in the state. No town
has 80 many of the old comrades
and our big annual reunions should
cause every old soldier in the vi
cinity to take sufficient interest in
the order to keep up membership.
The Grand Army of the Republic
had a mighty influence in securing
the most favorable pension laws.
and every pensioner can well at
ford to put aside dollar or two
each year to keep up the order.
The old boys are swiftly and sure
ly approaching the time to be
smustered out" and in their declin-
ing years il would seem they would
like to gather close together on the
old camp ground or post hall and
tell the old old stories or sing the
old songs of the old war under the
old flag. 1t is long ways between
Chicamauga and San Juan hill and
new wars and new victories have
interposed between 1851 and 1870.
All honor should be granted the
heroes of modern days, but the old
boys in blue who saved this union
from destruction must not be
turned down and ever will be
granted the highest houors, and
they themselves, should meet as
often as possible around their camp
fires to perpetuate the memories OF
those days of trials, patriotism and
devotion to the flag.
On Saturday evening, Dec. End,
there will be an election of officers
of Baxter Post and also a rousing
good time. In addition there will
be served bowls of hot chilli and
other things. Every member should
turn out and every old soldier in
Baxter Springs and vicinity who lie
not member should join at once.
It costs but 50 cents to join now
and all should take advantage OF
the low price to affiliate once more
with their old comrades of 1851.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
mAprIN-sMrTn.

Married. at Joplin, No., on Mon
day, Nov. 20. by Reverend Hamilton
of the Presbyterian church, Mr..
Dimmitt Martin to Miss Jennie
Smith, both of Baxter Springs.
The bride 10 the only daughter OF
Mrs. Geo. ]. Smith, and 10 one OF our
most estimable and accomplished
young ladies.
The groom, though stranger TO
q portion of the community, 10 q
young man of sterling business
qualities aud served his country
faithfully, winning distinction Tor
himself during the late Spanish
American war
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin will make
their home in Joplin.
The NEWS congratulates.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

REEFToN, New leland, Nov. q, '9d
lam very pleased to state that
since I took the agency of Cham.
berlain's medicines the sale has
been very large, more especially of
the Cough Remedy. In two years
I have sold more of this particular
remedy than of all other makes for
the previous FIVE years. As to ito
efficacy, I have been informed by
scores of persons of the good re-
suits they have received from It,
and know its value from the use OF
II in my own household. It 10 so
pleasant to take that we have to
place the bottle beyond the reach
of the children. E. J. ScANTLEBURY
For sale by Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
A BIG MEETING.

The Ladies Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church had big
meeting at the home OF Mrs. J. j.
Fribley on East Spring street
Thursday afternoon. Each member
of the society made donation OF a
"piece of money" earned by indi-
vidual effort. Some Of the expert
ences related by those who earned
their money were interesting. Mrs
Chas. ]. Fribley told in verse how
she earned her money, as follows:
To earn my fifteen pennies bright
I made of Saxony. yellow and white.
A kerchief bag both new and pretty.
To receive the kerchiefs when dirty.
Next my task was very sad,
To part with things we love is bad;
took my kitten under my arm
And holding it tightly to my heart.
I said, Dear Kitty. we must part.
l took it to the Fribley hardware store.
And exchanged it for five cents more
Then to earn one more nickel
l got myself in a pickle
BY offering to wash the head of one
Whose daughter became by marrying
her son.
My husband. who is generous and good
Said. Now. Lee. IL you only would
Curry Old Blue Dog nice and clean.
For curry comb he has not seen
Since from Spavinaw's sunny shore
We started home to roam no more;
Seventeen pennies I'll give to you
To add to your pennies few
For the Ladies' Aid Society"
So here is my hard earned cash. you see'
Forty-three cents all ready for you,
And now, I'll kindly bid you adieu.
Delicious refreshments wer'
served about 4 o'clock. The meet
! ing was one of the most successful
| ever held,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
FROM A LEGAL STANDPOINT.
WEIR CITY, KAN,
NJ, OF 1aQO

NOts Ca AoOos
EDITOR NEWS: I am gratified to
know there is one newspaper In
Cherokee county that has not been
subsidized by the Columbus High
School clique, and hope the NEWS
will keep up the fight along this
line till this infamous burden 10
abolished.
As an attorney will say there
are several ways to accomplish
this, but I am of the opinion that
the cheapest way will be to get an
act of the Legislature resubmitting
the proposition to vote of the peo-
pie. 1t was carried by a collusion
of the friends of the court of COM
mon pleaa and the high school
schemers, and should an honest
fair and untrammeled vote be taken
II would be defeated two to one.
The farmers are almost solidly
against II and so are the taxpayers
outside of Columbus. Quite num-
Der of miners and non-taxpayers OF
Weir City voted for it, but the tax
payers were against 1t.
Ny advise is to keep up the agita
ton, organize anti-high school as
sociations in every city and town
ship, raise a small fnud, secure the
best legal advice and never let up
until il is abolished. The taxpayers
of Cherokee county owe nothing to
Columbus. She has been a con-
slant and unremitting schemer to
bleed the taxpayers and we must
unite to defeat her in this last rob
berry, 1 hope the energy OF he NEWS
will not flag in this matter and
am sure you will be sustained oy
every honest taxpayer in the coun'
~ ATTORNEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
A Sure Sign Of Group.

Hoarseness in a child that lie sub
ject to Group is sure indication OF
the approach of the disease. II
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy lie
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse. or even after the croupy
cough has appeared, il will prevent
that attack. Many mothers who
have croupy children always keep
this remedy at hand and find that
IL caves them much trouble and
worry. II can always be depended
upon and 10 pleasant to take. Fol
sale by Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

W. d. Pinnick, prepared to all
times officiate at any kind of a sale
as auctioneer. He has had years OF
experience in that line. Terms are
reasonable. Patronage is solicited.
Satisfaction guaranteed. People
in Baxter Springs and vicinity will
make no mistake in giving him a
chance. Mail addressed to him at
Baxter Springs, Kansas, or at Sene-
ca, Mo-, will receive prompt atten.
ton. Leave word at the NEWS Of
Gna
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
Red Hot From the Oun

Was the ball that hit 6. b. Stead
man of Newark, Mich, in the civil
war. II caused horrible ulcers that
no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures cuts, burns, boils, fell
Ions, corns. skin eruptions. Best
pile cure OIL earth. . cts. a box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by A. K,
Kane. druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
List Of Letters


List Of Letters
Remaining in the postoffice at
Baxter Springs, Kansas. for the
week ending with Nov. p, 1899.
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington, d. c.:
Alexander, A J,3
Crabb. John
Gristy, Jas
Lybarger, Geo
Middleton, T S
Mishler, Elias
Morlett, ] B
Osborn. James
Phillips, W
Smith, John.
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say "Adver
tised," giving date of list.
]. B. BOYER, p. N.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

Miss Zela Hodgkins returned the
first of the week from two months
Wait in Missouri.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
THE NEWS FREE.

To any man or woman in Baxter
Springs who will call at the NEWS
office and state that he or she is the
head of a family, and not able to
subscribe and pay for the paper,
we will send it one year free. A
home where there are children
growing up is a place where a
newspaper is needed, and we'll do
our part.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampeued with
Chsmberiaiu's Pain. Balm and
bound onto the affected parts 10 su-
perior to any plaster. When trou-
bled with a pain in the chest or
side. or lame back, give IL a trial.
You are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief
which IL affords. Pain Balm is also
a certain cure for rheumatism. For
sale by Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
OuAPAW ITEMS.

Rev. Turpin, minister of the
church of God, preached au able
and eloquent sermon on last Sun.
day night three miles east of here,
taking as his subject Neglected
Opportunities" He held the atten-
ton of his congregation for over
an hour. Mr.. Turpin is fine sing
er. His entire audience takes a
lively interest in his meetings.
Mr.. and Ars. Charles Williams at
tended church three miles east OF
here Sunday night; also Mr.. and
Mrs. W. r. Bingham, Mr.. John Kin
cade and Geo. Reynolds.
Mr.. s. B. Apple attended John Fo-
Iey's sale Tuesday, as did also 7. K.
Edgeman.
C. S. Williams loaded a car of hay
Tuesday.
Mics Nettie Doty, our euterpris-
ing school teacher, has an average
of 30 scholars this week. She is one
of Kansas excellent teachers.
Obi those turkeysl Please give
them enough to eat until Thanks
giving.
Mr.. R. Milne lie fattening 100 head
of cattle In his feed lots on Tar
creek.
Remember, the supper at Fair
view on Thanksgiving.
Mr.. Edgington, our postmaster,
transacted business in Baxter Sat-
urdsy.
Mr.. Hubbard of Lowell was In
our burg on business Thursday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

Say! Have you seen those
new winter robes at Frib-
ley's? No; do Fribley's keep
robes? Oh, yes, they keep
nearly everything, but say,
those robes are out of sight.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
WorI,Inr Might and Day

The busiest and mightiiest little
thing that ever was made is DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. Every pill
is a sugar.coated globule of health,
that changes weakness into
strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They
are wonderful In building up heal th
Only sc. per box. Sold by A. r,
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

Mrs. Geo. J. Smith has purchased
residence property on East Fifth
street in Galena, paying therefor
$500.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

If you want to buy or sell real CO
tate call and see me before you
make a deal. c. w. DANIkLS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
NOW IS THE TIME.

This is the time of year when the
progressive and thrifty merchant
begins to reach out for big holi-
day trade. The best way to do this
Ia 10 get a apace in the NEWS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

We understand that Mrs. s. A.
Crowell has accepted lucrative
position at the Quapaw mission.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

II you have sore throat, soreness
across the back or side, or your
lungs feel sore or tender, or you are
threatened with diphtheria or pneu'
monia, apply Bsllard's Snow Lini-
ment externally, and use Ballard's
Horehouud Syrup. Cooper Drug Co
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

A large force is at work on the
electric line extension from Galena
to Riceville. Next spring the line
will be extended to Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
CHEAP LOTS FOR SALE.

CHEAP LOTS FOR SALE.
Ihave few of the cheap lots be-
longing to Daniels & Hartley which
I will cell at a great sacrifice in or
der to close them out. Only few.
C. w. DANIELS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
To LEASEi

Ihave 40 acres of mineral land on
the east eide of Spring river to
lease. There is certainly big min
eral on this land.
MRS. E. H. TOUsEY.
Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

A gentleman named Smith from
Cripple Crick, Colorado, has bought
the Bramhall residence property
on the south side of East Sheridan
avenue
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25
Baxter Springs, Kansas.

W. w. Mcdonald is an exper-
fenced auctioneer. Mail addressed
to him at Log p. o. Newton county,
Missouri, will be promptly an.
avered
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

We have just received a nice
new stock of nickel and silver
plated ware. If you need any
knives and forks, and spoons we
will surely save you money.
FRIBLEY HARDWARE & imp. co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

Thanksgiving next Thursday
Who is going to bring US turkeyI
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

DR.. S. l.. Chapman suffered .
stroke of paralysis yesterday fore
noon and il in critical condition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

Sheriff Sparks, Judge sapp, Roy
Ritter and othere are getting ready
to take a hunting trip down into
the Winding Stair Mountain coun-
try In Arkansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-25

Those of our subscribers who are
in arrears end have lots of wood
can liquidate their indebtedness to
ne by bringing along, the wood.