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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
A DIFFICULT CASE.
Il Was One That the hest skim %
Physicians Could Not
Cope With.

Curious case! Curious easel" exclaimed
3 Detroit physician who is old enough to
have encountered all sorts Of experiences
in a professional way.
Anything in the line Of surgeryY asked
the younger doctor who had been addressed.
Mp; insomnia; one OF the most difficult
maladies with which we have to deal.
Very interesting. young lady. Very inter
esting, indeed. Nervous organism entirely
too sensitive, however, and apparently
proof against the remedies prescribed in the
books. Her trouble began after her en-
gagement. She evaded my questions for
some time, but at last admitted that she
lay awake thinking how much she loved
and adored her prospective husband. No
amount of will power at her command could
put aside her blissful meditations to make
way for sleep, and my prescriptions were
equally impotent. AT last the case became
so critical that / consulted with the stu.
dents, and they induced the young man to
make an enormous sacrifice by breaking the
engagement"
You are a MARVEL" said the younger
man, admiringly. IL think that there are
often cases in which common sense can sup
ply. defects in our progressive but incom-
plete science OF medicine; but 1t is not al.
ways that doctor has the requisite fund OF
common sense on which to draw. Your ex-
perience is not only exceptional but truly
wonderful. l must make a note Of it. OF
course recovery was immediate|
NO." with hesitation. "The truth is, she
now lies awake thinking how she hates
him. Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

THE executive committee of the
Longfellow National Memorial asso.
citation, formed for the purpose OF ere.
ating statue of the poet in Washing
ton, has issued an appeal for su bscrip.
tions aggregating $500 for the pur-
pose. The committee say that sit
Is grave reproach to us that, while
England has been quick to recognize
his eminence by placing his bust in
Westminster Abbey, our own people
have as yet done little to testify the
affection and pride with which mil
lions regard one who is beyond all
others the poet Of the American home
and fireside.n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

REPORTS from Russia admit that no
less than 10 provinces, with popula-
tion of 10000, 900, nre affected by the
famine now raging there, and it is
worthy Of note that the sufferers com.
prise not merely the peasantry, but
likewise the landed gentry. Hunger
typhus has broken out among the peo-
pie. and Russia may, therefore, look
for another visitation of the cholera,
since this pestilence invariably follows
In the wake OF famine. Bovine typhus
has also broken out among the cattle
and the very thatch from the roofs Of
sheds has been consumed by them for
food.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

CONSUL McCOoK writes from Dawson
City, Alaska, describing the high cost
of living and property in the city and
Immediately surrounding region: "A
dinner costs $3.50 and breakfast and
lunch $3.50. Lodging is sl.5O per night
in bunk and hotel charges $3.50 for
q bed per night A lot Of convenient
size upon Main street cannot be had
under $4,000. Lots in bog off
Main street bring from $1,000 to siO,.
600. To rent log cabin costs 5000 per
month. The prevailing price Of labor
Is 81 per hour" The consul strongly
advises against any but rich pros
pectors going to Dawson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

The little daughter Of local clergyman
has reached the age where big words arc
apt to floor her, and where she is very SEN
sItive to the remarks Of an older brother.
Not long ago she came running to her
father. =,
"Papa, papa, George called me names"
"Why, what did George say!"
"Oh," said the little girl with strong ex.
preston of disgust, "he said ! practiced
what preached. don't, do "
"Well. my child, l."
"But / don't, do l., papa? ! don't any
more than you do, do II"
And then the rector choked up. But he
took half hour from his sermon and ex-
planned the meaning OF the obnoxious ex-
preston to the best OF his ability.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
what Dewey Thinka.

London, Jan. 60 Hamilton Brown,
editor OF the British Realm, received =
letter to-day from Admiral Dewey,
dated Manila, December IS In re-
Spouse to request for an expression
OF opinion on Great Brltain's imperial
policy. The admiral says: AFTER
many years Of wandering have come
to the conclusion that the mightiest
factor In the civilization of the world
10 the imperial policy Of England"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
Clippings

An the official returns Of the cleo.
lions In 1898 are In except those OF
Florida, whose total vote was under
20. 00o.- The aggregate republican vote
cast throughout the country was I. $50
2se; democratic, Asia. io1; populisk
t0asOs; prohibition, oe,cea, . total OF
l.OOT, s4a The republican plurality
was 7Ss ISL McKinley's plurality over
Bryan was 0o3.5ik
Utah's Mormon congressman ohjseA-
10 the curiosity shown conserving hia
domestic raiatioua A man with thrse
wives should pardon his nelRhbors Il
they display something more thea -
nrdlRsFT lniaFs5t q pc stlsire
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

A CONFIDENT view Of long.distance
electric railroading ia taken in an ar
ticle by Prof Sidney II. Short Amer
lean genius and capital, he says, will
overcome all obstacles to the substitu-
ton Of electricity for nteam in long
railway runs His estimate OF the cost
of an electrical equipment Of passen-
ger train complete is from $40, 900 to
$50. 600. The possible speed he places
ut from 1875 to 175 miles an hour. A train
running ut this rate would be managed
entirely by one operator at its head,
with the brakes under powerful pneu-
matte control and acting automatically
II the current should be shut eff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 81. "A
bloody riot occurred last night in
negro saloon between the barkeeper
and walters and several negro soldiers
Of the Eighth United States volunteer
infantry, now in camp at Chickamauga.
A quarrel arose between one Of the
soldiers and waiter over matter OF
change, when the soldier pulled pis.
toll and fred at the waiter. The bar.
keeper and several others in the saloon
opened fire on the soldiers, and rs
result several soldiers and the bar.
keeper were wounded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
CONGRESSIONAL D0rNos.
Tbs Closing session % the asiAorabIs
Fifty;Fifth At wofk Oh Legislation
Aiiectink the Nation.

ssNAroR TuRsfR (wash) delivered Z
speech In the senate on the 10th In favor OF the
Vest resolution Il was for the most part q
constitutional argument against the policy Of
expansion The Nicaragua canal bill was then
discussed for three hours In the executive
session Joseph IL Choate, Of New York. was
confirmed as ambassador to Great Britain....
The houss passed bill authorizing tho con-
struction Of o railroad through the Choctav
and Chickasaw nations In the Indian territory.
A bill was also passed granting n site on the
Fort Supply military reservation TO Oklahoma
for IN insane asylum The post ONCE appro-
priation bill was then taken up
IN the senate on the Goth Senator Nelson
(Minn) made speech In opposition 70 the
Vest anti-expansion resolution The consider
alton OF the Nicaragua canal bill was then re-
sumed... The house passed the post once ap-
preparation bill An arrangement was made
for the consideration Of the army reorganiza-
ton bill on the cath Speaker Reed appointed
Mr. Payne IN. W TO the craftsmanship OF the
ways md means committee. made vacant by the
death Of Mr. Dingley. At night session was
held for pension legislation and IN adjourn
ment was afterwards taken to the ed
The resolution OF Senator Caffery (dcm). re-
questing certain information from the presi-
dent In regard TO tho Philippine islands, was
a,,a. oe ss snv see On .no s' c s.s TSa
ss,sa ano'. spe.I IN, w oenaso. SaA ~
AZ 20 Tn. .a n., ou %as p In, . , ,"ssn
~, o sassapas w. VIZ ' ,"'a "sIda
spa ~ 1aS,an .a.,ssin IN, 80 , .ons,d.
s III 'A' m a"uSa app.op'.aVn n ~a' 'o''N
n, 49,, aosso ~as os aV s ~ H1,,,,. or.,
u. nS so ',i" vi 'no .ou s.ns ~ Wv, aa,i
expansion resolution and the Bacon resolution.
daclnrnv that Tho phiiinnines o,pht In he free
ouS ,nnn snSs ' s.,t '.as ous o,,hor,,o
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
Tho I.,brnrIan of Congress.

Washington, Jan. st is expected
ut the white house that there will be
a lively fight for librarian Of the con-
gressional library, made vacant by the
death of John Russell Young. Nearly
every senator has candidate and will
place him in the field. tits claimed by
the friends of Mr.. Halstead that
he has the support Of the entire
Ohio delegation and that his appoint
ment is foregone conclusion. Both
Senator Hanna and Judge Day have
seen the president in behalf Of Mr..
Halstead.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
To I,.vl,. Knnan. s,.tu,...

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 91.--rhere -is
talk Of q revision of the general stat
utes of Kansas to be conducted by q
commission. composed Of members Of
the house and senate who are lawyera
This commission II appointed will be
named by the Lieutenant governor. Il
is estimated that the revision under
the commission would cost the state
not less than g, 500.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

UNCLE SAM has decided to have red,
white and blue mail wagons for use in
the cities OF the country. A contract
has been awarded to carriage and
buggy company at Terre Haute, Ind,
for 100 wagons to be delivered by July
l. These wagons are for cities In
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa and Mis-.
souri,. According to the specifications
the running gear is to be red, the main
body blue, belt and panels white, as
also the roof and the screens red.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
A Had Smash Up,

Wabash, Ind, Jan. 25. "A bad wreck
occurred early yesterday morning at
Ripley, on the Baltimore & Ohio. near
Garrett Eastbound freight No. %
was on the main track waiting for Q
westbound extra to 60 into the siding.
The extra was running rapidly, and
as there was sharp down grade the
air brakes would not hold, and as the
switch had not been thrown, the en-
gines collided with fearful force.
Each train had two engines and all
four locomotives were badly wrecked,
together with number OF cars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
Rank FalIure at sedaIia Recalled.

Sedalia, Mo-, Jan. aa.-The Sedalia
school board has brought suit against
Perry L. Deweese. receiver of the de-
funct First national bank, TO recover
$500 At the time the bank was In
n failing condition the school board
gave Cashier Thompson sSO,oOO TO re-
deem outstanding bonds. The willy
cashier redeemed the bonds, but inn
mediately hypothetical $500 worth.
which the school board had to redeem
a second time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
win Divide ON Party Lines.

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 25.-The Kansas
legislature will probably divide on
party lines when It comes to action on
expansion resolutions. Four resolu-
tons in regard TO the question have
been introduced already, three OF
them by republicans, favoring expan.
sion. and one by populists, opposing it
They will all be made a special order
for some afternoon later In the session.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
Cookreli and the Army BIN.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Cock
rell, OF Missouri, said he did not be-
lieve the bill for the reorganization Of
the army would be passed at this ses-
sion. The democrats are opposed to
the increase in the regular army and
the senator says he does not think the
republicans. with so many other
things which they wish to have en-
acted, would be willing to consume
the time required to consider this bill
in the senate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 24-It seems TO
be settled that the executive council
will not appoint new board of rail-
road commissioners. but will let the
present populist board hold on until
the governor appoints q court Of visi'
tation to take its place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

THE Illinois legislature will be asked
TO make liberal appropriation to aid
in the making Of corn exhibit ut the
Paris exposition. Clark +. Carr, presi.
dent OF the American maize propa-
ganda, was at Springfield, Ill, con-
ferring with members on the subject
The propaganda has obtained salts.
factory concessions from Commissioner
Peck and will have restaurant and
corn kitchen in the United States
building ut Paris.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
CURRENT COMMENT.
You've Letter has started the estnb.
iishment Of compressed air motor
truck company In Chicago.

The house committee on banking
and currency at Washington definitely
decided TO make no further effort ut
this session to urge the measure for
currency and banking revision known
rs the McCleary bill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

THE announcement that Brazil's
capital may probably be removed from
Rio to Minas Is significant Of the
triumph of the model town. That is
what IL Is stated to be. There are 20
parks and public squares in the city,
which is watered by several streams
and built on principles strictly scien-
fifc
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

THE local societies of the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology, of Chi
cago. Boston, New York, Philadelphia
and St Louis will hold their annual
bsnquets on the night OF February
and only one toastmaster will be re.
qnired 20 preside over the i've different
baDqucts-l The Eve different banquet
ing halls will be connected by long
distance telephones and speeches from
Gov. Roosevelt Of New York; Thoma,
a, Edison and others viii be heard IL
Shch Of the bsnqueting halls At each
piatnlWlll Be placed q tiny oblong telel
phone receiver and the diners win lis
W iosPseekes hundreds Ofnilvs avsy
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

NIKoLA TESLA. the noted electrician,
proposes to destroy the bacilli OF all
diseases by applying millions Of volts
Of electricity to persons afflicted. The
tremendous force is to be applied in
such n manner that the vital organs
will be free from harmful effects and
SO that the bacilli will be drawn from
the system and the persons store Of
energy renewed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
m.nv Ep.pIsh Troop. Am In Cuba.

Havana, Jan. 2i.-Mai Gen. John G.
Bates. military commander Of the de-
partment OF Santa Clara, has arrived
from CienfuegoS He reports that
there are 5000 Spanish troops still ut
Cienfuegos, though the transports are
now leaving daily. The last one 10
scheduled to sail on February 10.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

An interesting experiment Is about
20 be tried by the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railroad, which proposes TO
light all the cars Of its limited trains
between Chicago and Los Angeles with
electricity generated from the car
axles. and also to supply the locomo-
tive headlight from the same source.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

A RECENT London cable to the New
York World said that the South AZ
rican papers noted as one Of the re.
markable results of the Spanish.Amer-
lean war the largely increased orders
from America for diamonds, VIII oh has
caused prices to go up 90 per cent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

In public health reports issued by
the marine hospital service the origin
Of the present epidemic of grip is
traced TO Asia The grip this year, us
In $4,000. started In the east 1t was
reported In Turkey about the middle
Of last November. Since that time II
has spread westward, along the estab-
lished lines OF travel. In this respect
Il follows the we'll known habit Of oil
the plaques that come upon the occi-
dent from the orient since the dawn OF
history. The contagious disease starts
in the dim and dirty east. travels west.
ward and never halta In its deadly
journey until It has circled the globe
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
Ernrna,Inn CnmmIsslon ni,aniveh.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-The Cuban
evacuation commission was dissolved
yesterday and Its members submitted
to the president, secretary Of state
aud the secretary Of war report on
their laborS The report embodies no
political recommendation, consisting
practically of Q record Of its proceed
inQR
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

A million silver dollars would occupy.
In round numbers, 100 cubic feet.
Therefore. q room. or rather box, SIX
feet long. eve feet wide and four feet
high. would accommodate them COM
fortahlY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 81. Gov. Stanley
sent 70 the senate the following ap-
pointments for members OF the state
board OF education: A. II. Busby,
Marion; Guy P. Benton, Douglas. and
W. NJ. Massey, Sumner, succeeding II.
NJ Gaines. of Saline; johnson, Of
Mitchell, and Brooke, of Douglas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
Th. Tur 3. y. Jopsa purned.

Memphis Tenn, Jan. 22-The
harbor tug N. N. Jones, the property
of the Pittsburgh Coal company,
burned at the wharf last night The
boat was originally built at q cost OF
90, 900. The hull may again be used.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Kansas City. No. Jan aA-In an In
tsrvisw here Gov Stanley said he
would enforce every law on the statute
hoolks of Kansas until the courts de.
sided them illegal. This includes the
laws passed BY the Feceutextrs session.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Miss EVA ROACH was recently asleep
NJ Montreal, Can, for % days, follow
Ing an attack Of hysteria. She was
finally awakened by the doctors apply.
ing actual cautery on the neck and
along the spinal column.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
In Old Missouri.

Mrs. Olive-It is rumored among the
neighbors that your husband beat you last
night. Is it true?
Mrs. Poplar-There isn't a word Of truth
In the report. He struck at me several
times. but failed to hit me. You know, he
played with the st. Louis nine last sea.
son. Chicago Evening News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28
In. penth I.sn.l,, nm KIl.d.

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 26-The house
committee on Judiciary reported ad-
versely on Representative osborne's
bill to revive the death penalty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

There were ~ murder and man
slaughter cases in Buffalo In 1898. .
number In excess Of the record for IS
Year..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Experts say the electricity in . Hight
ming Cash Is not very graet tut The
voltage 4 puuEmeuA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Injustice OF Fate.-"A man can't do much
without money" mo, and when he has
money he doesn't need to do anything
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

The population Of the soudanis num-
bered at s.O0o. 900. nearly ell whollyu I'M
educated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

candOr in . man cuts OF old friends
and holds on new ones.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-28

Elephants witAuV. sssks DrssVnse'
pne n 4byD1lRiA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-07-07
One of the most joyous evidences oil

One of the most joyous evidences OF
western prosperity was recently fur
nished by Kansas wedding in Ford
county. There were 800 guests invited.
That in itself is not unusual in Ford
county. But they were fed, and the
local accounts make our mouth water.
One OK was roasted whole; also three
fat porkers. Seventy-five pies and so
cakes had been baked by the BRIDES
immediate relatives. Fifteen gallons Of
fresh peas were served. Ten gallons Of
homemade pickles were distributed.
There is an old story Of Marion in TIE
south during the Revolution inviting
a British officer to camp dinner and
serving hi1n only with sweet potatoes
roasted in the ashes. The British officer
is said to have remarked, after eating
heartily. "How can anybody expect to
lick nation that can fight so well on
that food - What is the use of saying
anything against a state that can get
up homespun wedding in that gor-
geous styles
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-07-07

Notes From The Jewelers' Circular.
A fad from Paris he's appeared among
the jewellers. It is the tie chain to
which hearts, balls and various other
devices are suspended. This new article
in jewelfy Is known as lila Valhere"
and will prove great summer novelty.
Many novelties are presented in shirt
waist sets, consisting Of sleeve links,
three studs and a collar button. Quite
unique is the representation Of an or
binary fat button with four holes, each
hole, however. being set with q bril-.
liant. :;
Some women are fastening their elk
shirt waists with small stiokpins Of
different precious or semiprecious
stones Three OF, four Of these make a
very pretty COLOR effect on a white
waist. 4.
Exceedingly attractive among plac-
quet pins are those Of gold wire SUPPORT
ing a single rosebud carved from ex-
quisite pink coral. u