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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
A POSTAL REPORT.
A Deficiency for tho Past Fiscal Year Of
e6,61O,s75 Receipts, eO5,OOO,O0O-
Letter Carrier Resistration Scheme.

Washington, Nov. ia postal de-
flciency OF SG,6lO,775 for the fiscal year
jus, closed, almost % per cent. de-
crease from last years deficiency, is
shown in the annual report of Third
Assistant Postmaster General L. c.
Madden. The total receipts from all
sources were over 5000, 900. Over
4,70O, 900 stamps in all have been sup
piled to the Philippines; 1850, 900 to
Porto Rico; is, 49O, OO0 to Cuba, and 49,
600 to Guam during the fiscal year.
New York and Chicago mail SO per
cent. of the entire second-class mail
matter. Mr.. Madden urges the gen.
eral practicability of the letter carrier
registration scheme. which he SAYS
will he in operation about January l.
The consolidation of the third and
fourth classes OF mail matter is recon-
mended, also combining the forwarding
of overweight mail to ordinary letters.
q one-cent rate for drop letters at free
delivery offices and n four-ounce rate
for periodical publications mailed at
letter carrier Offices for local delivery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
FOR THE NEW NAVY.
Congress VIII Be Asked TO Authorize the
Building OF ID New warships. Three
OF Them Armored Cruisers.

Washington, Nov. ia project for
further naval increase which congress
will be asked to authorize at the next
session for immediate construction, in
wolves Is warships, three Of them
armored cruisers Of the improved
Brooklyn type, but double the size and
strength Of that excellent vessel; three
improved Olympias, one-third larger
and proportionately more powerful
than the flagship that led the way into
Manila bay, and II gunboats of type
recommended by Admiral Dewey as
essential for the effective patrol Of the
Philippine archipelago.
What the Navy Cost.
Washington. Nov. 15.-According to
the annual report of the paymaster
general II cost s!3.9s3, ia to maintain
in commission the ships in active serv-
ice in the navy last year. For construc-
ton Of ships and purchase of ready
built ships s9,gGi.456 was expended;
while s6.754,974 was absorbed in re-
pairs to ships.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
The ElectIon I'M Nebrnskn.

: Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 16.-Interest in
the election was revived yesterday
when the tabulation Of the returns be-
gan ut the state capital, inasmuch rs
II shows that Holcomb (fusion) ran far
ahead OF his ticket and that the repub-
licans. have possibly elected one of the
university regents, while the majority
for the second fusion candidate will be
less than 5000. The count in ca couu-
ties out of the 90 in the state give Rich,
fusion for regent, s1,ss7; Ely, repub-
lican, 81, 1857. The same counties gave
Holcomb a majority Of ii,5s5. II Rich
should win out it will be by not to ex-
ceed 1 600 votes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

THE most reliable reports which have
been received from Cape Nome indicate
that the gold deposits in that quarter
will turn out TO be at least as rich as
those in Klondike. Happily, too, the
Cape Nome diggings are In American
territory. The exactions and extor-
tions practieed by the Canadians will
be unknown in the United States re-
gion. As the diggings in the Cape
Nome case are on American ground
they win be of more interest and profit
TO the country. The spring and summer
of 1900 are likely to see lively times in
the northern part Of Uncle Sans do
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

THE brief call Of the president of the
United States on the secretary of state
after hours q few days since recalls the
fact, II is said, that Mr.. Mckinley is
the first president 10 visit the state de-
partment in many years. 1t is said that
Cleveland was never in the department
in either of his administrations. ,Presi-
dent Harrison visited Blaine there once
And before him there had been nopres-
idential visit to the department since
the time of Grant. =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
The or,a,er American ExpoaitIon.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. iG--Application
was yesterday made to Judge Munger
in the federal court to declare the
Greater America exposition corpora
ton bankrupt Tho application was
made by T. j. Mahoney, Us attorney
for g5 OF the former employees Of the
exposition, who failed to get the
money due them as wages. The petit
ton Is a rather lengthy document and
recites q number Of instances In which
IL Is alleged that the management en-
deavored to make preferred creditors
of certain men and leave the employees
to whistle for what was due them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
ChapInIns Arc begging ON.

Washington, Nov. l5.-The efforts
made by army chaplains who have
been ordered to the Philippines to have
their orders revoked have excited con-
siderable comment. Rev. W. d. Nc
Kinnon. the Catholic priest who served
in the Philippines with the Californi
volunteers, and Is now chaplain In
the army, has afforded a contrast to
the action OF these clergymen by APP
plying for duty in the islands again,
but he is the only chaplain now In this
country who has done SO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
OVER THE BORDER IN CANADA
ottawu bas s7.oO2 Inhnbitants.

Ottawa has $1,000 Inhabitants.
AT Hamilton gas costs one dollar per
1000.
ontario's natural gas Is not giving
out. 3nl rtai-
Hamilton shipped $500 worth Of
wool to the United States in September
last. a. .....I r,~rj ~. 2, s4frf
Sir wilfrid Laurler, 10 speech nj.
wingbnm. chhaEa. deelaftd that the
band between the Canadian provinces
had herrtolpre been little but q bond
q law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Representation In National Convention

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 15.-Hon. A. B.
Cummins, Iowa member Of the repub-
lican national committee, in an inter
view yesterday in regard to an effort
to change the basis of representation
in the national convention. said he
favored change to representation nc
cording to votes cast for republican
presidential candidates and not accord
ing to representation in congress, as ut
present. lie realized that this would
work a hardship to republicans OF the
south, who need encouragement, but
he sees no reason why they should be
able to control more strength in the
convention than their ratio OF votes
would ordinarily allow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

POWELL BUXTON: The longer I live
the more deeply am convinced that
that which makes the difference be-
tween one man and another-betw cen
the weak and the powerful, the great
and insignificant, is energy-invincible
determination, n purpose once formed
and then death or victory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
PAPER AND WOOD PULP.

The importation Of wood pulp into
Italy Is greatly on the increase
Norway supplied Great Britain with
twice as much ground wood pulp last
year % the United States, Canada. Swe-
den and Holland combined. 10 GO :.
Paper shingles hive been introduced
into Japan by an enterprIslng Toxic
llrln as a substitute for the wooden ar
ticle. The new idea Il q slab of flick
inrred pnEtebcard. more easily man
aged than ordinary shiaglsf ard cost
Ing only half Is mucf.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Miss HELEN Lone, daughter OF the
secretary Of the navy, has been ordered
TO Colorado Springs for her health.
She is said to be afflicted with con-
sumption, induced by exertion in the
strict attention TO her social duties.
She was of a maturely delicate ply
sique, and the duties which devolved
upon her through the ill-health of her
mother, as representative Of the cab
met circle, proved too arduous. The
gravest fears are felt her life will be Of
short duration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Tho Choc,nw & Memphis Hallway.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. l5.-The las:
rail Of the Choctaw & Memphisrailway
was laid in this city yesterday, being
the final link in line extending from
Memphis, Tenn, TO Weatherford, ]. +,
a distance OF 1G2 miles The steel
bridge across the Arkansas river was
also completed and the first engine
ran over 1t yesterday. In few days
trains will be run through from Mem.
phis TO Weatherford. "a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
In Splendid Health.

Washington, Nov. 1b.-Rear Admiral
Van Reypen, surgeon general OF the
navy, has received personal letter
from Medical Inspector II. C. Pearsons,
feet surgeon OF the Aslatic squadron,
informing him that the general health
of the squadron Is good. The official
report submitted by this officer shows
that OF the entire naval force there are
only "a patients.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
hLudiov 40 I,e Named.

Washington, Nov. l%-Brig. Gen.
Ludlow, military governor OF Havana,
who has been spoken OF in connection
with the civil governorship o. Cuba,
when such an Office shall be established.
was ut the war department Mondry and
had long conference with Seen etary
Root. The secretary afterwards went
with Gen. Ludlow to the white house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
A E,a.h From the KhedIye.

A well-known Englishman, Nassau
Senior, whose wife was the author Of
Tom Browns School Days." used to
keep diaries in which he wrote down
all the conversations he heard. On
one occasion he was presented TO the
late khedive, who had been warned of
this little habit. "0h, yes, I see,"
said his highness, "Mr. Senior is the
trumpet and / am to blow down II. !"
Youths Companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

MANY persons regard the winter sea-
son rs an unfortunate visitation. 1t is
considered both uncomfortable to the
body and harmful 10 health. This is
an error. Cold is a most potent agent
for the restoration and preservation Of
normal activity on the part of the Ur-
gans of the human body. 1t is wise
plan of Providence which gives us a
change Of seasons The winter cold
comes Us q tonic TO repair the injuries
done by the enervating heat of sum-
mer,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Two Of q Trade.

A barrister passing through Cham
Gerry lane was accosted by beggar.
"Spare n copper for a poor Teller,
sir?" whined the mendicant
Get out OF my way! Don't you know
/ could give you in charge for beg
ging?" replied the man OF law.
"All right guv'nor, don't cut up so
rusty; I'm only in the sam e perfesshun
as yerself. We both get our Twin by
pleadin'," was the unexpected reply.
London Spare Moments.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

A WASHINGTON telegram said the
wife OF Admiral Dewey owns property
vafued at $500 from which she de-
rives an annual income of SIT, OO0 The
admiral's salary and other incomes ag-
gregates $50, 900 per year. The couple
will probably be able to struggle along
on $50, 900 per annum.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
The Corn.Cob pipe Cases.

st. Louis, Nov. 10'-After hard
fought trial four OF the defendants in
the celebrated ''corn-cob pipe" case
were last night found guilty in the
United States circuit court for using
the mails to defraud. The -four men
are Henry RingbeclS, Z. w. Northstein.
NJ. McElhaney and Arthur Miller. The
witnesses brought in by the govern
ment came from dozen states, show
ing how widespread was the operation
OF the scheme to defraud.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

SOME months ago the Mexican Gem
trail Railway company imported several
hundred Chinese laborers to work on
its road bed, and Il Is now reported
that many of them, having. become
homesiclx, have entered the United
States by way Of Texas in order 10 80
cure free transportation home under
the prosisions Of the Chinese exclusion
act Unless the federal authorities
shall fnd some means Of eircumvent-
ing the designs Of the willy Cinnamon
the United States government will be
q heavy loser, as the cost per head Of
dsporiing the alien ohinamsn Is shout
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
ne. Pre.Id,u, Hobart s,Ill Improyl

Paterson, N. j., Nov. lG.-Vice Presi-
dent Hobart passed comfortable day
and last night he rested easily. He
has eaten solid foods for some days
now. He was very much grieved to
learn Of the death OF Maj Logan in
battle. They were personal friends
and at Washington the major was NJ
many of the social functions given by
the Hobarts-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Chicago, Nov. 1e.-Dean C.. Worces-
ter. member of the Philippine commits
sion. spoke at Central Music hall last
night upon "The Philippine Question. "
He followed in the main the line OF
argument regarding the retention of
the Philippines which had been pub
lished in the report Of the Philippine
commission.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

THE navy department has issued an
order to place metal furniture on the
cruiser Atlanta. 1t was found that the
presence of the wooden furniture
aboard the warship during the late war
was n most serious menace to the men.
More injury was done by the flying
splinters than was done directly by the
shells of the enemy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
The Enemy DemoraiIssd.
n,.,ric. Attorney Oy.r.treet Dead.

Guthrie, Ok, Nov 14.-News was re-
ceived here that s. L. 0verstreet,
United States district attorney for
Oklahoma, died suddenly on a Santa
Fee passenger train shortly before
reaching Chicago. Mr.. Overstrect was
on his way to Franklin, Ind. where he
was going to attend family reunion
to celebrate the golden wedding OF his
parents. His death was unexpected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Gallup, N. NJ, Nov. IA Mexican
courier who arrived here last night
brought news that L. L. Dsnsmore and
J. A. Maxwell. both prominent citizens
of Gallup, had fought n duel yesterday.
The scene Of the duel was Is miles
northwest of here. Maxwell was killed
and Densmore MORALLY wounded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Clinton, Ind, Nov. lS-Matt Dooley
and Henry Henry were walking on
the railroad track yesterday when
they were caught by a backing train
as they stepped out OF the way Of an
other train approaching from the
front. Dooley's body was almost cut
in two. Henry was horribly mangled
hut Is still alive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Boston. Nov. i6.-The sessions Of the
general assembly Of the Knights of La
Dor were continued yesterday with
General Master Workman Parsons, of
New York. in the chair The session
was devoted TO the reading of reports
and to an address by Charles H. LIGHT
man, secrctary-treasure of the order.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

The New York papers figure up a
state inheritance tax on the late Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt of over o., 200, 900 and
federal inheritance tax, under the war
revenue act, of over So, 100000 The to-
tai sum Is three times the amount OF
Mr.. Vanderbilt's public requests.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

CHICAGO juries are continuing TO give
verdicts for large amounts to persons
injured by street cars. A boy who had
both legs cut off by n trolley car has
just been awarded Sal. 900, and wo-
man who was thrown in the street by
the starting of the car while she was
attempting 10 alight has received aver
dict for si2,500. She had sued for
QlO OllO
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

WASHINGTON society is mourning the
retirement Of Mrs. Hobart from her po-
sition of social leader. Owing to the
delicate health of Mrs. Mckinley many
Of the duties of executive society fell
to the lot of Mrs. Hobart and she en-
tertained with a talent we'll BETTING
her exalted position. With the excep-
ton of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi P. Morton,
no vice president and wife have enter
tanned SO lavishly as the Hobarts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

The Transvaal is the richest country
In the world so far as minerals are con-
cerned. In 1877 England annexed the
Transvaal, but evacuated 1t in 1881. In
1s4s England conquered and annexed
the Orange Free state, but evacuated
II six years later.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

A LARGE paper house, with 10 rooms,
has been erected by Russian noble
man on his country estate in Padolia.
1t was constructed by an American en-
gineer and cost $4,000 rubles. Its
architect declares that 1t will last
longer than stone building. To make
the triumph for paper more emphatic,
the owner has resolved that all the
furniture shall be of the same material.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Accident Inn Mine.

Victor, COL, Nov. 16.-By the prema-
ture firing of number of shots Thomas
r. Jones and Robert Corners, miners
In the Victor mine, are dead, and Will
liam French, John Fairbanks and
Henry Dolson and another, whose
name is not known, are suffering Sc
verely from the effects Of powder
fumes inhaled,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
KnIahts ID I.aber 70 FesaIon.

Boston, Nov. 1A-The thirty-frst
general assembly Of the Knights Of La
Dor, representing organizations In the
United States and Canada. was opened
in Funeuil hall yesterday. Gov. Wolcott
welcomed the delegates In behalf Of
the state. Gen. Muster Workman John
II. Parsons. Of New York, responded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 1A-A new
scheme for cigar syndicate Is an
nounced at Tampa in special to the
Times Union and Citizen. The pro-
posed Havana-American company will
have o capital Of s75, 200. 900 common
and q, 900, 900 preferred stock. Its pur-
pose Is TO reduce competition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

In the savings OF the people the
United States is almost 50, 900, 900, 900
country, with IN aggregate nearly
double that OF any other nation. The
total amount is sl.s4i, 357, 79s, Prussia
coming next with $3.50, ISL, 555
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
A Nero RIurderur Killed.

Round Lake, Miss, Nov. lS.-Anegro.
Diekerson, who assassinated Arthur
Maxwell and NJ. X Grey on Friday
night. was captured near here tasi
night and shotto death. The negrore
siEted arrest ssf4 ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
sho, His Colored Farm Hand.

Hopkinsville, KY, Nov lA-George
Mimms, prominent young planter,
shot and instantly killed Sam Shank
lin, n colored farm hand, near Fair
view yesterday. Shanklin refused to
do certain farm duties and threatened
MimmS, life.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

APRoPos of the way the mules acted
at Ladysmith, the Hartford Courant
says that ION the eve of the battle of
Lookout Mountain, in the civil war,
stampeding union mules broke up
confederate camp, the soldiers fleeing
for dear life under the impression that
body of cavalry was upon them. I'M
fortunately for the federal side, the
charge OF the mules was not well sup
nortad ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

London, Nov. iG-A special dispatch
from Shanghai says the differences be
tween Russia and Japan have been ac-
ecntunted BY Jspan's refusal 70 grant
Russia foothold on the sea front oi
nskssmPo harbor, Korea.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
On,clai Count of hIaryland'a Bailots.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 1.-THE ofiicia,
CONT of the ballots cast nj last Tues
days election gives Col. John Walter
smith, democratic candidate for gov
ernor, 1871 plurality over Lowndes,
republican incumbent. Col. Smith
carried Baltimore city by s,iOi.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Ventura. Cal. Nov lA-Harry 8.
Ettynger. an honorably discharged
member OF company II, Kansas voluu-
seers, was struck aud killed By train
near santa Paula. His dead BODY Fas
found near the track.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Andrew Carnegie yesterday told the
chairman of the board Of trustees OF
the Carnegie institute ut Pittsburgh.
Pa, that he would place ut their dis
posai 81, 7BO, 900 for a library building.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
they saw star. at washington.

Washington, Nov. Is = About %
meteors were observed-at the Naval
observatory last night They appeared
between midnight, aud dnybreak and
were email and not very brilliant
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 10. Fire at ono
o'clock this morning destroyed Seller
Bros wholesale liquor store aud the
Iowa Candy company's plants. The
probable loss, $4,000 -'t fn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
CURRENT COMMENT.

QUEEN ELIZABETH: To be n king and
wear u crown IS thing more glorious
to them that see 1t than IL is pleasant
10 them that bear Il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
chicago Likely TO BE selected.

Milwaukee. Nov. l4.--Henry c.
Payne, national republican commit tee
man of Wisconsin. yesterday gave 1t as
his opinion that Chicago would be the
place selected for holding the next ma
tioual republican convention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Somehow badness is far more contagious
than goodness. -Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
KIDNEY DISEASE,
Caused by Internal Catarrh,
Promptly Cured by
Pe-ru-na.

Hon. j. II. Caldwell, a promipent mem
Der OF the Louisiana Stare Legislature, says
the following in regard to Pe'ru'na Tor ca
tarrh: