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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
CROP LOSSES ARE GREAT.
Hall and Wind Affect . Large Area In Min
nesota, Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska
All Cereals Injured.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 3.-Rcports re-
ceived here by wire from nearly all of
the grain-growing states in the western
Mississippi valley indicate that i'm
measurable and widespread damage to
crops has been done in the last "a
hours by hail and winds. The states
that have suffered the most are Mime
sofa, South Dakota. Iowa and Nebras-
ka. No accurate figures on the total
damage can be made, but it is conser-
vative enough to say that fully 100000
acres of richly fruited crops have been
leveled by the storm. Not only one
cereal, but all Of the various kinds that
are particularly easy prey to wind and
hail, met injury. Corn was crushed or
torn. up altogether and unharvested
wheat was fiattened and cut down.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Alleged Cattle swindlc.

Guthrie, Ok. Aug. S.-Gov. c. NJ.
Barnes has honored a requisition from
the governor of Missouri asking for the
custody of six cattlemen who are ac-
cused Of swindling Jones Bros, live
stock commission merchants of Kansas
City, out of $4,000 by means of bogus
mortgages. 1t is asserted that one
Coleman and his associates sold cattle
to persons in Oklahoma ana then Sc
cured the sales by taking mortgages
on n much larger number of cattle
than had actually been sold. These
bogus mortgages We're sold to Jones
Bros.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
A seH0T" COLD BANQUET.
Some Inside Information By . Waiter
from the Bowery Who Heipsa
Serve 10.

One Of the. walters at popular local res
taurant 10 bird Of passage from the Bow
cry and was q member OF the ANAL army
that served the famous dollar Dinner" In
New York last April. A good many stories
have been told Of that memorable event,
but none Of them surpass his own In point
Of picturesquehess and inside detail. at
vas the funniest push ! was ever . IN IN me
was 90 small they had TO cook everything
on the outside. and when II got there il was
dead cold. The second course was haddock,
and each fish come served in q linen bag,
so we could put EN- in tubs Of hot water
and warm 'em up-see? Well, some Of the
boys got ratified and served EN- bags and
al, with egg. sauce over tn outside. Say,
you'd OF died laughing seeing them fellers
tryin' TO carve their fish. This is the tough.
est aud paddock l liver tackled in me life,'
says one Tammany man at the head table,
its got a skin like a rhinoceris, says be.
In the kitchen there was riot all night
long. 1t was so small the walters couldn't
reach the dishers-up and they got to scrap.
ping for front places in the line. One man
was knocked stiff with q turkey, and when
they. picked him up ! thought he was dead.
| did, on the level. But il wasn't blood. Il
was only cranberry sauce. Another turnkey
Tell into the salad and one Of the cooks put
Q can OF ice cream in the oven, thinking it
was brown gravy for the beef. That's on
the square---just as I'm tellin' you! But the
worst Of all was when we came to the wine.
II was Merican champagne in half pints,
without Ice, and Of all the kicking and hol.
lering! One fresh gent told me It was the
only. thing be had bad that night that was
good and warm, and he had hardly said 10
when waiter that was little jagged &C:
cidentally poured about q quart Of boilin'
ought Of heard him cuss! Between you and
me, good many walters got to hitting the
wine, and they found one of 'em with 10
empty bottles in bis pants leg That's hon.
est. saw il myself. It was the hottest ban
quet was ever at."-N. o. Times-Demo-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

Of Luzon: we would not have paid penny 10
Spain, and we would have our foothold In the
east without the sacrifice OF life and money.
believe In finding new markets for our people
We arc tho greatest producers the world has
known--and the orient doubtless offers US
great opportunity. No one yet knows what pos
sibilltics are TO be afforded by China, which
seems to be staggering to her fall II there
Is TO be great development In that direction, !
certainly want the United States TO have
share At the same time we must not overlook
the fact that we may run counter ut any
moment TO England. France or Germany, and
believe that England. now apparently so friend
", will strike nc US the moment we cross her
threshold. More than this. l say frankly that
II our participation In the eastern trade Is TO be
purchased ut the cost OF an indefinite war In the
Philippines, we will pay very large price for
what we receive.
slow would you meet the present
situation?" was asked. The answer
was:
The president Is acting wisely, In my opinion,
In endeavoring TO restore peace and order In the
Philippines by sending an increased army TO
assist Gen. Otis. II Is 10 be sincerely hoped
that the fresh troops will be able TO establish
the authority OF the United States. We must
remember, however. that although we have
now been fighting some time we have
conquered territory only about 30 miles
TO the north OF Manila and Is miles to
the south. mere bagatelle compared with
the immense area Of the archipelago. II
the additional troops sent to Gen. Otis
cannot restore peace. congress will have
10 deal with the problem and ought to have. by
the first Of December, some definite informa-
ton upon which TO act. For the present,
hope the president will continue In his effort to
end the trouble, and thit his efforts will be
crowned with success Victory for the repub-
llcan party next year will be made more certain
by the success OF our arms In the Philippines.
"You would not now abandon the
Philippines" suggested the reporter.
The senator replied:
do not see how we can get away now. We
cannot surrender our ships TO Aguinaldo and
say 70 him that he can murder our soldiers
Now that We have commenced the only thing
we can do Is TO end the conflict as soon Us posi-
bic. After that is done, the question Of the dis
position OF the islands or their permanent re-
tention rests with the people and with congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
SOME WAR HISTORY.
Secretary Alger Replies to criti-
cisms Of His Official Conduct.
He Says He Made Few Army Appoint
mcnts aud That Not q Dollar OF
Money Was Misapproprla-
ted or Embexzlcd.

Washington, Aug. lone Of the last
official acts Of Secretary Alger, who to-
day relinquishcd his portfolio, was to
prepare q statement covering several
matters regarding the conduct OF the
war which have been the subject OF crit
icism in the public press, particularly
with reference to the appointment OF
staff officers In the volunteer army.
The statement follows:
am led 70 make the following statements on
account OF the many criticisms which have
bean made by the public press and especially
on account Of u recent article which appeared
In the London Times containing assertions
which have no foundation In truth. At tho
commencement Of the war with Spain and for
several years prior TO that time the regular
army consisted OF only 5000 men, with the
minimum number of officers prescribed by law.
The situation will be partially appreciated
when II Is remembered thnt, within w days
from the declaration OF war. the strength OF the
army was increased TO :75,0N and everything
for the equipment Of this great force, including
clothing, tents, transportation. medical sup
plies, camps and camp equlpage and oil that
pertains to cquipping nm army for service had
TO be manufactured, transported and distri0-
uted for use.
The returns OF the volunteer army show that
In August, 1898. there were 27,sii enlisted men
and s,7s5 officers In those regiments. This.
win thc reHuiar urny rccIuisou w " w. ".
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,he rc,,,,,r .rmy ,nd s.ve, frnm civil life. or
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po,n, military academy and nil had distiu-
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
WATCHING WITH S0LICITUDE.
War Department Uneasy Regarding the
Yellow Fever situation Mt santiago-In-
lection Greater Than Last Year.

Washington, Aug. S.-The War de-
partment is watching with great solicit
tude the progress of yellow fever Mt
Santiago. Reports received yesterday
were more encouraging, but it is real
lied that there is still danger In the
situation. In this connection, 1t is
learned that as late rs the Sth Of last
month Gen. Miles formally recon-
mended the removal OF the
United States troops now quartered at
Santiago to some port on the northern
coast of America. 1t is said that as q
matter of fact the rate of infection
among the soldiers ut Santiago is
greater at this time, in proportion to
the number Of men present, than last
wear
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
DccIs,on IN the Ritual Gases.

London, Aug. 1.-The archbishop OF
Canterbury, Most Rev. Frederick Tenn
pie, d. D.. rendered decision to-day
in the ritual cases which he and the
arch bishop Of York, Most Rev. William
Dalyrimple McLagnan, d. D., heard in
MAY. The archbishops declare that,
while far from saying the use of in
eense and the carrying Of lights pro
cession are unsuitable or undesirable
accompaniments Of Divine Worship.
they are obliged, In accordance witt
the prayer book, TO come to the conclu-
sion that these adjuncts are neither
enjoined nor permitted by the law of
the Church Of England.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
WITH FLAGS AT HALF-MAST.
Transport Senator, from Manila, Had on
Board the Dead Body Of Col Hawkins,
Of the Tenth Pennsylvpnia-

San Francisco, Aug. a.-The United
States transport Senator arrived from
Manila with her flag at half-mast, on
account OF the death Of Col. Alexander
Hawkins, of the Tenth Pennsylvania
regiment. The Senator sailed from
Manila on July with 3s officers and
721 enlisted men. The transport was
at Nagasalsi on July Is, when Col.
Hawkins was taken Ill with cancer OF
the bowels, from which he had been
sufferer during the greater part OF his
campaign in the Philippines, and for
which he had undergone treatment In
the military hospital ut Manila. His
illness continued during the following
day July l6), when the Senator was at
Yokohama, and two days later he
passed away at sea
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Suing for tho Site Of Kildare, Ok.

Perry, Ok, Aug. 1.-Considerable
excitement exists at Kildare, town OF
400 inhabitants, on the Santa Fc rail-
road, north of Perry, over a suit filed
by Charles W. Harper, of that town.
asking the court to vacate the town OF
stores, churches, schools, saloons and
residences and to award him the site
MS a homestead. The case will be heard
in the district court Of Kay county.
Kildare occupies 100 acres of land and
has five grocery stores and four dry
goods stores, four saloons and numer-
GUS other business houses. Harper
claims to have title to the land on
which the town is located.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

COILS p. HUNTINGTON, the railroad
magnate, has written letter explain
Ing his recent speech Mt San Francisco
wherein he said that the youth OF the
country were being over-educated.
Mr.. Huntington says that education is
not harmful in itself, but the general
ity OF young men spend too many, or
perhaps the most valuable years of
their lives in the school room. The
mass OF boys, he declares, by carrying
their education beyond the point re-
quired to enable them TO cope with the
practical details of business, gain n
positive distaste for labor that does not
come under the head ''genteel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

A NUMBER of New York business
men have formed the Transcontinenta
Aerial Navigation company. The capi-
tai stock of the company is 500, OOo,-
900. The company intends TO build
four large acroplanes, each of which
will travel 100 miles an hour, SO that
It will be possible to go from New Yorl;
TO London and Paris in 80 hours. The
ships will each measure 744 feet over
all, SO that they will be larger than the
largest ocean steamship now in exist
ence. There is to be every modern lux
ury and convenience on them, includ-
Ing barber shops, smoking rooms, cigar
stores, buffets, card rooms, etc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

W. J. LYON, of the City of Mexico,
agent for the Mexican government, was
recently in conference with some prom
inent Cherokees in relation to the In
dian emigration business. ApresS rep
resentativc had talk with Mr.. Lyon
In relation to the purposed emigration.
He said that about 1000 Cherol<ees, 49,
900 Greeks, 5000 Choctaws, 1900 Chick
asaws and 1880 Seminoles have signed
an agreement to go to Mexico and that
more would follow. Agents from the
1--WE tribes have been TO Mexico TO see
the lands and, so far rs they have ex-
amined them. are satisfied.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Three Conylcts Escaped.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 8.-Three
convicts from the federal prison who
were in charge of Guard knief escaped
while at work digging grave for u
fellow convict. The prisoners were
Jack Holly, L. Priest and Win hobo.
While at work on the grave Holly
struck the guard on the back of the
head with shovel. The other two
men then attacked the guard, strip
ping him nearly naked and leaving him
in dazed condition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
A,r.-D.nn,v E.,.h.I sho,.

Cripple Creek, Col, Aug. 3-David
Connell, formerly deputy marshal ut
GoldHeld, Col, was shot and probably
fatally wounded by an unknown man
ut the Florence & Cripple Creek rail-
road depot. lie had been soliciting
miners TO work in the Ceur d'Alene
country and seven recruits were with
him when he was shot. They were
surrounded. hooted and stoned 10y n
large number OF men and II is said they
drew their guns and threatened to
shoot. At this some one In the crowd
fred. Connell had been warned to
leave the camp by n committee said to
represent the miners union.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
ST. LOUIS TO KANSAS CITY.
Tho ST. Louis, Kansas City q Colorado
Railroad, Begun 10 Years Ago, Will he
Completed by the Santa Fe.

st. Louis, Aug. 1.-St. Louis will
soon have another railroad line into
Kansas City. 1t will connect ut that
point with the great Santa Fe system.
The new line is the st. Louis, Kansas
City & Colorado, built about 10 years
ago by Santa Fe capital, under
separate Incorporation. The lack
of funds prevented the original
design OF continuing the construc-
ton to Kansas City. The reorganiza-
ton will be completed by October,
when the road viii be bought at auc-
ton by the Santa Fc. The surveying
is finished and the route laid out and
active work will be begun Immediately
upon the transfer being authorized by
Judge Adams, of the United States
cOurt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Rold Cattle rhIeye. in Kansas.

Junction City, Kan, Aug. "A bold
cattle stealing case in Morris county
has come to light here. A professional
stole n horse near Herington, rode to
Mr.. Roy's pasture, at Delevan, IA miles
from White City, stole n car load OF
steers from his pasture, drove them to
White City and Monday night shipped
them to Kansas City, where a commits
sion house sold them. The thief fled
before he got returns on the cattle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
with $50 Invalid Soldiers.

San Francisco, Aug. S.-The United
States hospital ship Relief, laden with
sick and disabled soldiers from the
Philippines, passed through the Golden
Gate at three o'clock this morning.
The Relief steamed up the bay and an
chored at the quarantine station. No
one was allowed to land until she was
boarded and examined by the govern
ment quarantine officers. She has on
board $50 invalids, representing nearly
every regiment now in the field as well
as the Nebraska.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Rennrtcd Launching of Tnrlnr KIRK.

FL Reno, Ok, Aug. at is reported
here that Taylor Kirk, who murdered
his sister at Cordell on July 4, has been
lynched ut Cloud Chief, near the scene
Of the crime. Cloud Chief is in Washita
county, and 80 miles distant from tele-
graph. Kirk escaped shortly after the
murder and was recaptured in Texas
utter chase OF ten days duration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

MEN of the Indiana gas belt are be-
coming bald. Physicians who have
been investigating find that n new form
Of chair scurvy" is sweeping the entire
section. At first it was thought il was
q disease of the scalp which had become
locally epidemic, but investigation
made later and covering the entire ter
ritory led to the belief that it is due TO
the action of natural gas vapor. The
investigation has reached over the
principal cities and it is claimed that
fully 90 per cent. Of the young men OF
the section are becoming bald. Hair.
dressers claim it is also beginning to
be noticed upon the women.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
To End Mob Violence.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. l.-Gov. Gambler
has issued an appeal to the people OF
Georgia to join hands and put an end
to mob violence in the state. The gov
ernor believes that the only way to rc-
store n condition of peace and tran
guilty and to bring an end to the law
lessness that has been manifested in
different parts Of the state Is for the
people to uphold the courts, aid them
in bringing to speedy justice all crimi.
mails and, by the strong force of virile
public sentiment, bring punishment to
lawbreakcrs of all kinds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

COMPLAINTS are being received at the
treasury department of scarcity of
paper currency in many sections of the
country, particularly in the eastern
states, but practically nothing can be
done by the treasury to relieve the
stringcncy. The treasury holdings of
paper money are no larger than are re-
quired for the current business. Treas
ury officials say this shortage of cur
rency is the result ofgeneral prosperity,
the money being in the hands of the
people TO greater extent than for
many wears before.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Fighting ON Ccbu Island.

Manila, Aug. 3.-Mail advices from
the island OF Cebu announce that u
company of Americans last week ut
tackled the Filipino trenches. situated
two kilometers from the town Of FL
Pardo. The rebels We're commanded
by the brothers Climace, who are
prominent and wealthy persons. The
Charleston shelled the enemy and the
Filipinos retreated. The American
casualties were slight The presence
of the Climaces with the rebels is re-
ported to have been due to the rebel
orders from Luzon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
In,ernn, Revenue from Two states.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The statement
OF Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Wilson showing the aggregate collec.
ton OF internal revenue for the fiscal
year ended June 80 has these figures
fdf the west: Collections from Kansas.
including Indian territory and Okla.
homa, S9I4. Sa5. 81; collections from Mis-
souri,, First district, Sid, $3.50, sos. 81; Sixth
district, Sl,9S .4s1. so. Total for Mis-
souri,, $40, $3.50, O75.34.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

PLAN to avoid deadlocks in the cleo
ton of senators is proposed by Senator
Stewart, of Nevada, and he will bring
1t forward at the next session of con-
gross. He suggests this addition to the
laws governing the election by legisla-
lures: IF, on the third Tuesday after
the organization Of the Legislature no
person has received such majority, then
on that day, or any succeeding day, the
person receiving the plurality of the
votes cast, n majority of all the MEM
bers elected to both houses being pres.
ent and voting, shall be declared elect
al ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
scarcity of builders In oklahoma.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 2.-With nearly
every city in the territory experiencing
u building boom, dearth of briclllay.
ers, stonemasons and carpenters is be-
ing felt. Many workmen have been
imported from Kansas and other states,
but not in sufficient numbers to supply
the demand. Guthrie's postmaster has
received letter asking for 90 builders
TO be sent to another Oklahoma town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Epworth League May Divide.

Ilillsboro, Tex, Aug. a.-Hon. F. P.
Woaks, president of the Texas State
Epworth league, says southern leaguers
contemplate meeting at some southern
city TO consider the ACCESSIBILITY of or
ganizing southern convention. The
principal object of this convention will
he to exclude the negro from partici-
pating in the international league
meetings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

Washington, Aug. L. Mrs. Kate
Chase Sprague, wife OF former gov
ernor of Rhode Island and the daugh-
ter of the late Salmon p. Chase, died
1T her homestead "Edgewood" in
Washington suburbs early this morn
ing. She was SO years old. For three
months she had been i'll, but had con-
sentcd to medical treatment only ten
davs AFRO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 3.-The state
republican convention nominated the
following ticket: For governor, Leslie
NJ. Shaw; lieutenant governor, j. C.
Milliman; superintendent of public in
struction, II. c. Barrett; railroad com
missioner, L. A. Dawson; supreme
Judge, John c. Shcrwin. The first four
nominees are the present incumbents
and were named by reclamation.
Judge Sherwin was nominated on the
fourth ballot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-05
Arb,,ra.ors. Rcport In smoliermen's Strike

Denver, Col, Aug. 1.-The state
board OF arbitration has filed its re-
port on the investigation of the smelter
strike. The decision it reached is q
compromise between the demands OF
the shelters and the officers of the
American Smelling company, common
" known rs the trust. The board has
fixed n wage scale on the basis Of IN
eight-hour day for the inside men and
q ten-hour day for the yard men. The
wages recommended average about ten
per cent. higher than those offered by
the smelter managers.