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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
MATTER FOR CONGRESS.
Pretty Girl with Fnstidious Palate
Makes q Suggestion Regarding
Postage stamps.

Eyes, ten two.cent ones, please" said the
girl with the Dewey button on her jacket
lapel, as she stopped at the window marked
STAMPS" Haven't they horrid taste!''
she went on. laying her letters on the little
shelf in front Of the window and .leisurely
putting on the dainty pink bits Of paper.
II wonder why they don't have assorted
favors in the glue the same as they do in
ice cream soda or anything like that.
think 1t would be awfully nice to buy ten
cents worth OF vanilla two cents, or choc.
olate special deliveries, you know; and II you
wanted revenues, why, they could be, in
high tone fiavors, tutti.frutti, or caramel, or
California fruit. / think it would be great,
aud you'd sell more stamps, too, you Know,
cause girls would buy them just to lick of
the favors. Wish were a man and could 90
to congress. I'd fix lots Of things up nice.
Good.by."
She gave the last stamp a pat with her
hand and tripped away, and the young man
behind the bars at the window sighed and
leaned his weary brow upon his hand.-Chi.
cago Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
GUIDED By INTUITION.
Woman Jumps Mt Conclusions with
out Resorting 60 Logic
and Wins.

81 begin to think there Ii no limit to wom-
ans intuition. II frequently enables her to
read character on sight, but what gets me
and strikes me as uncanny is the fact that
this same intuition projects her knowledge
into the future and makes her about as con-
versant with things to come as with things
past.
ket was 80 active put in hours every day
studying quotations, fluctuations, and the
outlook. As the result Of q. conclusion
reached by this careful method invested
500, made good margins, and was finally
than my original Investment. :. :,
During period Of confidence and In the
enjoyment Of prospective riches ! had told
my wife OF my investment and Of the good
things she might expect when the deal was
closed. II gave her the speculative fever
and she was bound to make plunge. She
doesn't know what the word stocks means.
A market report is Greek to her. She
couldn't figure on the outlook II she had all
the data and slate and pencil. Yet she
came to me with 500 she had saved in old
teapots and stockings and told me TO buy
P. Q. NJ. shares. sneeringly. told her that
as well invest in dry oil well or sunken
ship But her mind was made up. thought
the lesson would be a cheap one for her and
! obeyed.
"Those shares took q sudden jump to the
surprise Of everyone and she cleared g, 900:
Men don't seem to have any business sense,
she said, when we compared notes. p. Q.
NJ. stands for pretty quick money, but Q
stupid man would never see it,
"Heavens!" Then the Detroit broker who
had been talking dashed to the floor 10
cent cigar he had just lit.-Detroit Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

and received benefit from 1t Mt once.
] have taken 1t ever since and now
have no backache, no pain in my
side and my stomach and bowels are
perfectly well. lean honestly say that
there is nothing like it. II could only
tell every woman how much good your
medicine has done me, they would
surelytryit."-MARTuAM.KIY King, NORTH
ATzLEBoRo, MASS.
The way women trife with health
shows degree of indifference that is
misunderstanding. Happiness andus
fulness depend on physical health; SO
doesa good disposition. Disease makes
women nervous, irritable and snap
pish. The very effort of ailing women
to be good-nntured makes them ncr.
vous- Write to Mrs. Pinkham, she will
help you to health and happiness.
Itcostsnothing togctMrs. Pinkhams
advice. Her address is Lynn, Mass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
OZARK AGRICULTURE.
How Farmers Practice Rotation Of
Crops in That Prolific
Region.

Ozark humor appreciates the story that
4 scientist was quite amazed the other day
at observing a farmer, after killing nest
Of snakes turned up by the plow, arrange the
dead snakes in the furrow before he went
back to the plow. .,.,
scientist asked.
The farmer looked curiously at the sci.
enlist, and, seeing that be. was really IN
search Of information, replied:
81 do that so the pillow will cover the
snakes on the next round"
Seeing that the scientist was still mysti'
fed, the farmer continued: ,,,
al cover the snakes so that they will de:
compose. That is what you call it, isn't it?'
YES" said the scientist, with rising in.
Election. ., =,
"Well," continued the farmer, ".the. de-
composition Of animal matter furnishes
nourishment for the plant life, / believed!
Eyes" again said the scientist.
"Then snakes will make corn grow,
won't they!" triumphantly asked the
farmer.
YES" said the scientist.
"And whisky will make more snakes,
won't II, mister; that is what we call TO
tation in the agriculture Of this region. -
St. Louis Globe. Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
TMo Moro IAanks Rohbed

The bank ut Clearwater, sedgwick
county, was robbed recently Of 5000 in
cash aud commercial paper valued ut
IS, 900. On the night following the
bank ut Bluff City, Harper county. was
entered and robbed Of 5000 and like
amount in notes. -Four suspects were
arrested for the robbery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Rlches for "A Copductor.

Conductor Robert Black, of the NJ,
K. e. +. railroad, residing at Coffey-
vile, has been offered $500, 900 for his
mineral holdings near Yellville, Ark.
In common with many Others Black
bought quarter section OF land in the
Yellville district and n good lead has
been discovered on II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
anmn Knn.na Wanthnr IIlatorr.

In Kansas last winter there were 90
snowstormS, not counting the little
hurries. The lrst was on October ~
and the last on April 8. An old settler
of Atchison county declares that the
present winter is setting in just as the
winter of 1878 when the farmers
plowed in their shirt sleeves until the
18th Of January.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Arranging for n GREAT Reunion.

The Kansas conference Of the NJ. Z.
church will meet in Kansas City, Kan,
March 90, 1900. and the st. Louis con-
ference OF the NJ. Z. church will meet
in Kansas City, NO., the same week.
The Methodist clergy of the two Kan
sas Citys has engaged Convention hall
for Friday night, March SO. and will
hold there IN old-fashioned Methodist
rally.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

Nearly NIL the business portion Of
Hamilton, Greenwood county, was de-
stroyed by fire. The general merchan-
disc store of NJ. NJ. Miller, the millinery
store OF Miss Varrs, grocery store OF
Richardson, and Ssmdberg's blacksmith
and wagon making shop, were totally
destroyed. Loss. about s35, 000
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Alarmlne Ravage, Of HydrophoblA.

There was much hydrophobia among
cattle in the vicinity Of Independence.
During the last month more than 80
head Of cattle suffering from the dis
ease have been killed east Of there and
every day from one TO half q dozen
cases Of rabies developed Pigs. horses
and cows are affected
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
ma Revnrd for 4 Murderer.

Gov. Stanley has offered an add
tional reward Of $500 for the apprehen'
sion of the murderer of Leopold Ed
linger. the young Bates county (Mo..
farmer whose body was found in Mil
creek near Fort Scott several days ago
This makes n total reward of $500.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catsrrh that cannot be cured
b. Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. Cheney 4 Co., Propsy Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
lions and financially able TO carry out any
obligations made BY their firm.
West 4 Truaz. Wholesale Druggists, To
Waldins. Kinnan 4 Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls cstarrh Cure ID taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and MUCOUS
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c. per bot.
lie. Sold by al Druggists. Testimonisls
free.
Halls Family Pulls are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
"R.ward for Ev,a.pce" FaIIed.

The trial of Fox and Ziegler, of Sylvan
Grove, arrested on charge Of liquor
selling, brought under the reward for
evidence" plan, resulted in Disagree
ment Of the jury. The county attorney
had strong evidence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
surely . Dream.

Ihs sich, talented, handsome. stranger
lprpstrates himself at the feet Of the beauti-
81 cashier in the laundry.
"Be mine!" he implores.
"Am / dreaming" the young girl asks her
self, anxiously.
he presently spurns the rich, talented, hand.
Some stranger and marries the bow.legged
boiiermaker to whom she had plighted her
troth.
This, Of course, makes II cinch that she
b drsaming.-Detroit Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
War Affect. n Kan.a. Man.

Charles Keller. formerly of Solomon,
Dickinson county, is one of the suffer-
ers by the Transvaal war. He ran
away from home and landed in South
Africa, where he entered the diamond
fields. 1t is said he is one OF the
wealthiest mine owners OF Johannes
burg, being quote q rs worth $40, 600, 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

though I must
tell about It. A
year ago I was
taken very sick.
Doctorscould 60
me no good only
to deaden the
pain which I
had almost con-
stantly. I got
some of your
Compound and
took one bottle
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Senator B.kcr'. D ,ushter to Wed.

Miss Mary Loaise Baker, daughter of
United States Senator Baker, will he
married ut her home in Leavenworth
early this winter to DIR. Lowndes, OF
the United States navy. DIR. Lowndes
is brother of Gov. Lowndes. Of Mary
land. Miss Baker is the only daugh-
ter of the senator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Death of an Early Pioneer.

Mrs. Ruth Huslxins, who died in Jop-
lin. No., recently, was among the
earliest settlers of Wyandotte county.
She located there before Kansas City,
Kan, was laid out and before rail-
road entered the county. Her husband
was n railroad contractor before his
death.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Will Iss shipped to Rock Island.

Adjt Gen. Fox, of the state militia,
boxed up the arms and other equip
ment belonging TO the government,
which were brought home by the TWEEN
tieth Kansas and shipped the stuff TO
the Rock Island arsenal. Every gun
was accounted for.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

Gov. Stanley appointed W. j. Gregg
as judge of the new common pleas
court of Cherokee and Crawford coun-
tics. Judge Gregg will serve until
January s, when the recently elected
judge, Edward Sapp, will succeed him.
G. W. Brown was appointed clerk of
the Crawford county division of the
court and Z. +. Tucker clerk OF the
Cherokee division.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Paid All Debts and Money to spare.

Recently the Exchange bank, Of
Stockton, Rocks county, gave notice
that IL would go into voluntary liqui-
dation. Just 30 days after the bank
officials notified the state bank exami-
ner that every loan made by the bank
had been collected. all depositors were
paid in full, the sa5,OOO capital was re-
paid to stockholders and there was 30
per cent. profit left.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Too MUCH ExcI,ed TO Eat.

Louie ostertag, an Atchison boy who
served on the Olympia. says 1t is all a
lie about Dewey's ships drawing off
from the fight while the men ate a
hearty breakfast. He says the ships
drew off all right, but the men We're
too excited and exultant to eat mouth
full.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Trx orain-oi rrx arain-Oi

Ask your grocer to-day,to show you Q
package Of GRAIN.O, the new food drink
that takes the place u coffee. The children
may drink Il without injury a. well az the
adult. All who try II like u. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown Of Mocha or Java,
but Il 10 made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs. receive II without
distress. II the price Of coffee. Is cts. and
Is cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Would Nominate at th, Convention

James NJ. Simpson, Of Mcpherson,
ex-chairman of the republican state
committee, favors the nomination OF the
candidate for United States senator at
the state convention. This would take
the senatorial question out of the leg.
islative campaigns and at the same
time give the entire party chance to
express n direct preference.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
rlectricity fer nrain.

AEuropesn scientist claims to have disccv-
cred an apparatus which win stimulate the
brain. Il has been tried on school boys, and
consists Of an electric band. While scientists
have been busy inventing unnatural ways
Of making the brain work, Hostettsr's Stom.
sch Bitters has for Fifty years been doing Il
nas trouble. .n e Sus 1p and sS
the entire system. There Il nothing Just
e. gcsd."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Peculiar Case of somnambuiisu.

Mrs. Matilda Cochran got up in her
sleep and her night clothes ut VIM
field the other night and walked near
ly mile through pelting rain before
she was awakened. The singular fea-
ture of the affair is that her folks were
utterly unable to discover how she got
out OF the house. Every door was
found locked and no window had been
onened.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
FsIl Nla.tE Fesl md LI,ea.

Joe Hall, hoisterman At mine near
aalena. fell 90 feet into the mine,
striking the water. he received only
q small wound In the back Of tho head.
and climbed che pump back 70 the SIR.
lnsp before The alarn was givsn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Had Fire in Baldwin,.

Baldwin, the seat Of historic Baker
university, suffered the severest fire in
its history the other night. The flames
originated in Apples grocery, and nine
business houses were destroyed, caus-
ing loss of $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Ennnh Dead in Hin Rtora.

Ed Brown, u merchant Of Belpre,
Pawnee county, was found dead in his
store with q bullet hole in his head.
Il was not known whether he was muir
dered or committed suicide.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

While Joseph White. 90 years old, of
Emporia. was loading shells one ex-
ploded, igniting Hve-pound keg Of
powder and blowing the shed he was
in TO pieces and badly injuring him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Fnrmcr smothered In Mud.

The body of William Gilliland was
found east OF Arkansas City. He had
an epilcptic tit while driving home from
town and fell from his buggy. His face
was pressed into the mud and he
smothered to death.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
He Left Numerou. Ds.cendanta.

Rev. j. A. Woody, who died at Lin.
coin the other day, was the father Of
Is children and had 0s grandchildren
and 33 great-grandchildren
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
A Man Was 70 Rlame.

Edith McCrery, aged "a and good
looking, who had been practicing mag
netic healing at Emporia, committed
suicide the other night. She left n
note saying n man was the cause Of it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Several Cases Of smallpox.

According to reports received by Sec
rotary Swan, Of the state board Of
health, there are few cases Of smallpox
in the state now. Eldorado has nine
cases, with one death; Arkansas City,
seven cases, with one death; McCune,
three cases, with one death, and Pitts
burg, four cases, with one death. A
malignant form Of chickenpox was
raging in Topeka. Over $50 cases had
been reported, with one death.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
orisi. Of a.hanisssivi,s Day.

Origin Of Thanksgfvfng Day.
1--WE ought to do something to make our
selves solid with posterity," remarked one
Of the Pilgrim Fathers.
That's co." replied his companion. 'fHow
would II be to inaugurate national holiday
that will be convenient time for football
gamesY
The rest ID history.-N. Y. journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
suspicious.

Straneer-Do you know q man around
here by the name Of Brown!
Man In the Door Entail man?
Cant say; you see, ! never met him: !
am IN attorney and rich relative OF his has
died and left him . fortune"
"I'm Brown-walk right in. Do you
know, ] thought you were the new gas coli
lector."-Ohio State Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Re.ult of the Recent Election.
Here Il q Real Romance.

Stephen Z. Burch, who eloped with
Mary Greenawalt, Of Atchison comfy,
November 90. turns out to be a wealthy
farmer from 0lathe. He feared to marry
woman who knew OF his wealth, SO
he started out to find girl who would
love him for himself. lie disguised
himself as farm hand, and for n few
days worked for Peter Greenawalt near
Huron. lie fell in love with the daugh-
ter, and they eloped to Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

After physicians had given me up. W., VA
saved by Piso's Cure:.Ralph Erieg, VII
Transport, Pa, Nov. %. 1858.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

There generally comes q time in the III,
OF a man who has money to burn when Il L
necessary for him to sift the ashes.-Towr
Topics.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

When you see man eager to confess q
small fault the chances are n hs has Ns larger
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

:, By the time a man succeeds IN reachini
the scenery.-Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
K,nena XYhent In Gnod CnndIllon.

Reports from varioas parts Of the
wheat belt OF the state. show that the
growing crop is In splendid condition.
In Pawnee and 4 few other western
counties the grasshoppers destroyed
considerable wheat early in the season,
but the farmers replanted and the fine
weather has brought It out in good
ahnne.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure In one minute.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

LIES path II always strewn with thorn
to the man who misconstrues. Chicago Die
patch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

The Best Prescription for Calls
and Fever 10 bottle OF GRovE's TAsrELEss
Chill Toxic. It's simply iron and quiuinein
atasteless form. No cure no pay. Price, SOC.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

Two-thirds Of the stealing done nowadayl
goes under another name.-Chicago Dali,
News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

The gossip in q home decreases a. the
library increases. Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Sea 0lorx Gone.

In one Of the finest cities Of our west
prominent prom ' ali his lie in the work Of build.
Ing and managing theateu. he has been
too busy at this TO have much time for
reading. When his pile was made be
started for Europe and visited the various
countries. Among other cities he took IN
Rome. II CHANGED that he drove out In
the country and was shown the Coliseum.
The guide told him II was Q theater. The
old man was surprised. When he came
back he was asked about his trip; he men.
toned Rome. Naturally be was asked u
he had seen the Coliseum. He had. BE
didn't think much q i. TO quote his own
but rs in ruins now."-Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

Sweat and fruit acids win not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES. Sold by all druggists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

To Care Geld On One Nay
druggists refund money II falls 70 cure. $50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
TIErrza 70 MRS. prxxuAx no. oa,,os]

slam SO grateful to You for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me that I feel as
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

"The two.headed girl got up another rum
pus this morning." "What was she angf,
iboutY Zone Of her heads bought q hsl
Gust like that which the other one wore" ~
london Answers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Statistical Aid.

BILLY, there are more than 5000 women
Farmers in the United States"
'.ls that SO? Well, I'm going to make my
wife. get hen, or COW, and take care OF
me.'-Indianapoli Journal.
'TIow do you pronounce the last syllable
pf that word butterine? asked the Gus.
homer. 1.-THE last syllable is SILENT" stifay
replied the groccr.-London Answers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
VIII Fight New Cattle Rates.

A meeting of cattlemen Of the state
will soon be held at Emporia for the
purpose of devising ways and means OF
opposing the action Of the railroads in
putting into effect the rate per 100
pounds system Of collecting freight
charges on cattle instead Of the old
system of charging by the carload.
Cattlemen are greatly stirred up over
the proposed change and bitter legal
fight is probable before the court OF
visitation or some other judicial tribu-
nal of the state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
A SUMMARY OF KANSAS EVENTS.
NNNNNNNNNNNNNWv


John Pierson. q Wilson county farm
er, was hauling load Of corn TO Fro
donna six months ago and was stopped
on q railroad crossing by 4 freight
train which held him half an hour. A
fast mail train came along and Farmer
Pierson refused to back of. The en-
gineer whistled and cursed, but Pierson
refused to bulge until the freight train
was cut in two. He was arrested for
obstructing the mails and taken to
Fort Scott, but Judge Williams, after
hearing the evidence, discharged the
prisoner. suggesting that the freight
train had impeded Mr.. Pierson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02

Soldiers Wni Danquta at Manhattan.
The association Of the Survivors of
the Battle Of Prairie Grove viii hold
its annual meeting December at Man
haitian. A banquet will b given a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-02
Locked I'm for Contempt.

John P. Reese, OF Abba, Ia, one Of
the eight members Of the national ex-
ecutive board of the United Mine Work
ers of America, was found guilty at
Fort Scott of contempt Of the federal
court by Judge Williams and sentenced
TO three months in the federal prison
and to pay fine Of 500 and several
hundred dollars costs. He was Mt once
taken into custody and locked up.
Reese conducted the miners strike in
Crawford and Cherokee counties last
summer and he was arrested for dis
obeying the orders OF the federal court.