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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
MRS. MARION T.. LAMBERT.

as guardian to have control Of what pro-
perty Mr. Lambert owns in Virginia, and
Mrs. Parker gave written consent to her
daughters marriage. Then the Clerk OF
the Hastings Court issued the license.
WAS A QUIET WEDDING.
The hour fixed for the wedding was
not made public until the ceremony had
taken place. Rev. DR.. ". V. Tudor was
the officiating minister Only the i'm
mediate family were present. These en-
braced Mrs. Ellen Jordan Parker, the
mother Of the bride; 1lr. Stafford II.
Parker and DR.. w. w. Parker. Jr..
brothers Of the bride; Dr. and Mrs J. W
Henson, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hampden
Peasants
Tho bride was exquisite in a handsome
gown Of gray taffeta. and carried bou-
quet Of yiolets. She wore a superb pearl
necklace, the gift Of the groom. Mr. Stat
ford Parker, the brother Of the bride,
gave her away.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Lambert left on the 7:45 train
for Washington, where thoy will spend
few days. They will also 81 10 New
York and Boston. and return here by
Christmas. which they will spend at the
jefferson Hotel.
THE BRIDE AND GROOM
The bride is tho youngest daughter Of
the late Or. ". w. Parker, and although
she only made her debut last winter,
being now but IS years old she had be-
come g great favorite socially. She is a
beautiful girl Of the blonde type. tall and
slender. with deep violet eyes, and an ex-
quisite complexion.
Mr.. Lambert, whose home is in St.
Louis, is the youngest son of the founder
OF the Lambert Pharmacal Company,
which owns the exclusive right 10 manu-
facure listerine in this country His
mother was Miss Winn, OF Virginia. lie
IS q young man of great wealth and high
social position
The young couple met each other about
two and q half years ago at the Old
Sweet Springs. There Mr.. Lambert fell
desperately I'm love with the pretty Vir-
ginia girl, and what appeared 20 be a
boy and girl Irritation ripened into Il
happy marriage Mr.. Lambert first visited
Mss Parker In 1891, and last April She
became engaged to him. Since then he
had spent much time in Richmond. Mr.
and Mrs. Lambert will reside in st.
Louis.
GUARDIAN APPOINTED HERE.
The engagement OF Miss Parker TO Mr..
Lambert was announced some months
ago, but the time for the wedding was
not then given. Indeed, the date is be-
lieved 70 nave been fixed quite recently.
Not long ago a New York paper printed
a Richmond special saying that as the
guardian OF Mr.. Lambert objected 10 his
marrying so young ne would eiOpe 20
Washington, and that a private car would
be sent here 10 carry Miss Parker, her
bridesmaids and relatives. and his best
man to the national capital. This Miss
Parker denied at the time 10 the Dis
patch. declaring that when her marriage
occurred IL would be IN Richmond.
When Mr.. Lambert applied to Judge
Lamb yesterday for the appointment Of
Mr.. Pleasants as his guardian in this
state the two gentlemen We're accom-
panied by Mr.. G. Carlton Jackson as
counsel. The guardian only gave $40
bond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Lost $4,000 UnaccountabIy.

MACON. GA. December l2.--Mr W.
A. Gardner visitor IN the se city from or, or
Far found no trace OF the money. The
money was lost this morning somewhere
Tween Macon and Summerheld. while
he bearer was driving along in surrey.
Seventeen thousand dollars OF lhe
H. state Bank of Orlando. and partly OF
he I5irst National Bank at Sanford. The
r"",naininr $500 IS I'm paper and silver and
g. enclosed in buckskn belt.
Mr. Gardner is wholly az a loss 10 ac-
,.,,int for fhe disappearance Of the money,
4 - ,ylich was concealed IN a small
9atchel which ne carried at his side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Christmas Holiday Rates, 1soo-13OO,
vim southern Hallway.

on account Of the above the southern
railav win sell tickets between poiats on
,ts lines and connections east OF the
mississippi and south Of the Potomac
rivers. al rate Of one and one-third first
class fares for the round trip. selling
dates December I'd, 2sd. 2ith. 18th: also.
December 3Oth and 3lst. and January I.
1900.
Tickets will also be on sale for students
and teachers OF schools and colleges De-
comber 18th to 2lst. Inclusive, at above
rates. upon presentation OF certificates
from presidents or principals OF such In
stitutlcns. Final limit OF all tickets JAM
uary 4. 1900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
neII Telcphonic Communication.

graph company announces that tele-
phonlc communication can be had over
It's lines with Lynchburs. Va; Danvilie,
Va. Roanoke. Va; Wakefield Va; APP
pomatt5x. va: Farmville. Va: Crewe'
va: salem. Va; Bedford city. Val
Reidsvillc. \. c.; Charlotte, n. c.; Column
bia. 5. -.
For further particulars inquire at inc
public pay stations. and al manager
Office. 1914 east Main street
SOUTHERM BELL TELEPllONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
ADoCToR JOHNSON ANNIVERSARY.
Col. Akers Entertains His Friends
Most Delightfully."- at the Jefferson.

Colonel Albert Akors, most genial and
delightful gentleman, who has hosts OF
warm friends and ardent admirers. has
been for the past week sojourning in the
city. a guest of the Jefferson Hotel Tie
Colonel IS a man OF varied literary taste
and attachments; but his special author
has been that Corophaeus OF English
Literature, DIR. Samuel Johnson. IL so
happened that yesterday December 18TH,
was the anniversary OF the death OF this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY
Christmas and New-Ycar Holiday
Rates.

The Norfolk and Western Railway
Company will sell during the Christmas
HOLIDAYS round-trip tickets 10 and from
all points on its line at rate OF fare
and a third for the round trip; tickets TO
be sold December I'D 10 18th inclusive,
and December 9th to January LIST. inctu-
sive GOOD for return passage until Janu-
arv 4 1900. Fare 10 Norfolk and return.
$3.50: to I.ynchburg and return, s.. To
students OF schools ana colleges. holding
certificates signed by tho superintendent.
principals. or presidents thereof. these
tickets will also be sold December 18th to
2lst. inclusive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Commcmoration of 1OOth Anniver-
sary Of the Death of George wash
ington, Alexandria, Va, December
IAt.n

For this occasion the Richmond. Fred
erlcksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
pany will sell December 9Th TO 18th in
elusive, ironclad signature tickets TO
Alexandria, Va, or Washington, j. c.,
and return AT the one-fare rate-s3.35. or
50 80, respectively-round trip. Continuous
passage in each direction, good 20 return
until December IS. 1899. Tickets on sale
at office OF Richmond Transfer Company.
No. 903 Main street, and ticket office,
Byrd-Street station. W 7. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
:nmr Pninfers for You.

Small Regina Music Boxes from 1bc. "a
50. Prices 10 suit all corners. Never such
a stock seen I'm this city. WALTER u.
MOSES & Co, No. 1906 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

our stock OF Prayer-Books. Hymnsis.
Bibles. Pooket.Books, card-Cases. &c.,
for the holidays. has been selected with
great care. "Come and see"
THE BELL BOOK & STATIONERY CO..
9li east Main street. Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

The largest and best stock Of Xmas
s. cionery in the city Card EnSrav-
ing and Die-Stamping.
THE BELL BOOK < STATIONERY CO.,
9il east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

our lines Of Standard Authors are the
best for the money In the city. Come
and see."
THE BELL BOOK &c STATIONERY co.
gli east Main street, Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

Books for Boys and Girls. Henty Books
20c: Chatterbox, 75c. "Come and see.
THE BELL BOOK & STATIONERY CO..
9li east Main street. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Use Rob Roy Baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.

Holiday Gift Books and Devotional
Books, I'm fine bindings. Come and Sec"
THE BELL BOOK & STATIONERY CO,
9ll east Main street. Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

there IS in buying goods TO feel they are
as represented, and TO know what you
get. You will have this satisfaction in
buving our goods HUNTER & CO,
Books and Stationery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

The ladies' who have 10 buy Xmas pres
ents Tor gentlemen friends can make
most suitable selections from Constable
Brothers beautiful stock OF Holiday
N.gis,pa4r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

The prudent wife will buy her husband
a Christmas outfit az Constable brothers
She can find everything 20 suit him there.
from collar-button 20 a suit OF clothes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

Largest Greenhouses In the south.
Decorations. wedding Bouquets. Floral
Designs. and Cut-FlOwers of all kinds in
season. Satisfaction guaranteed.
HAMMOND.
No. lO7 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

We have ever had-our stock Of Books
the latest and most popular. Some choice
editions with handsome Illustrations.
Gift Books. from 25c. 10 $40.
HUNTER & CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Best GranuIatea sugar, DC. Pound.

Teas and Coifees retalled at wholesale
prices. I. u. hhNNh'
Northwest Broad and Sixth streets;
southeast Main and Seventeenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Use Rob Roy baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.

Yes. Constable Brothers have a stock OF
Mems Furnishings which would even sat-
isfy Beau Brummel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

what 4 fine Christmas present one OF
those marvellous Pianoias would make.
WALTER ID. MOSES & co. has just re-
celyed q special shipment for Christmas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Gift Ideas.

Visit Berry's for q suggestion for your
gentleman friend 4 handsome souvenir
freo to-day 10 each lady customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

Visit Berry's for a suggestion for your
gentlom9n friend a handsome souvenir
free to-day TO each lady customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
MnHic EOIiOs.

To close out all this stock, your choice
from a large lot, DC. some We're $i.yy.
WALTER ID. MOSES * co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Those Little wonders.

Where can you find as acceptable sife
as nice Graphophone. Come ana see
tben WALTER ID. MOSES & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

Grenf SntiafnctiOn.

Guitars. Mandollns and Banjos. Wall
TER ID. MOSES & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Liberal discounts on current Publica-

lions.
THE BELL BOOK x STATIONERY CO..
glt east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Use Rob Roy baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.

The Graphophone makes an elegant
Christmas present. WALTER -. MOSES
A co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

See the Music Boxes at WALTER D..
MOSES & CO.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Teachers Bibles, 81;

with helps. maps, &c. Prices from 81 10 s..
HUNTER & CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
The Me ther.

- WASHINGTON. December H.
l(kl9 Forecast for Thursday aud Fri
day:
Virginia-Coider and generally
ialr Thursday; probably followed by rain
or snow Thursday night or Friday: fresh.
northerly winds.
North Carolna-Fair Thursday: colder
I'm western and central portions: Friday.
probably rain; variable winds, becoming
fresh, northeasterly
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant
Tho range Of tho Thermometer was -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
METHUEX DEFEATED,
He Marches Into a BOeT Trap
and Loses Heavily
FALLS BACK TO THE MOODER
There He Reports That He is in
Security.
GENERAL WAUCuOPE IS KILLED.
MARQUIS of Winchester Also Among
uridsh Dcad-GrenteSt GaIiantry
MISPLACED by Mcthuen's Men, but
ia No A,nii-Boer Fire Withering.
FALLS BACK TO THE MOODER
GENERAL wAucuorE is KILLED,

TO 40 A,aii-Boer Fire withering.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Is q wonderful help to women.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
SOCIAL DELIGHTS
what One Experiences Sometimes
While Engaging In the Game
Of Whist.

This II what Detroit whist player 10
willing to take oath took place at a party
where he was doing his level best for Q
prize:
The large lady, his partner, gave the
tered under her breath and then said TO
the other lady: Look at that, now. It's
oil askew and SO annoying. don't care who
you 60 to or how much you pay, it's always
the same way. Did you signal for trump,
or was 1t the other hand"
THAT sleeve lost us three tricks" con.
tinued the complainant. Then the other
lady wanted recipe for making chow.
chow picklelily or something OF that sort.
Of course, my accommodating partner went
right to reeling il off, playing a king to my
ace when she had three spot, revoked on
another suit, led right into the enemy's
strength, and then had the nerve to ask
me ii saw anywhere that she could have
bettered her play. Say, ! wanted to boil
81 tried to keep from turning red, saying
anything sarcastic or swearing little, and
succeeded reasonably well.
Then she went to telling about q new
hat her neighbor had bought. She took
two five spots at q heavy cost, and then
consoled me with half.screaming explana.
ton that she had been playing pedro the
night before and had lapsed into 1t again
without thinking. l never behaved better
in my life, feigned sudden illness, got away
and made things blue for two blocks. After
was gone she told the opposition that
played very stupid game. Detroit Free
Press
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
TAKEN AT HIS WORD.
of One OF the Elements
In the OIL.

The faculty Of terse and forceful speech
Is ordinarily an advantage, but occasional
ly man gets hoisted by his own epigram
A hustling young New Yorker who was
recently established in a branch OF the oil
business, had set out to get the patronage
OF a certain firm. The head Of the concern
was reluctant to make change.
THE oil we have been getting is not up.
satisfactory" said he, land l fail to see
why we should make change. Are there
any extra inducements you can offer? How
do YOU propose to improve on the old qua!.
ity!'
"In this way" YVES the prompt answer.
81 propose to give the business my personal
attention. intend to put some Of my brains
into every barrel OF oil we send out"
The rejoinder pleased the old gentleman,
and he became a customer.
4 few months later the hustling young
man was obliged to make a journey, and
in his absence, through some oversight, the
quality OF oil was allowed to deteriorate.
L was quickly noted. and letter now on
file in the office records one OF the protests.
II reads: Gentlemen: When we were
induced TO Use your product we were as.
sured that Mr.. Bank put some OF his brains
into every barrel OF OIL We deeply regret
to observe that Mr.. Blank is threatened
with paresis. Washington Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
COL. ATKINsON'S WIT.
Sarcasm In His Dar
Practice.

One of the judges Of the Wayne circuit
court tells Of an incident in the bar prac'
tice OF the late Col. John Atkinson that il.
.ustrates his quickness TO hurl Parthian
shaft and the biting sarcasm OF his irony. .
He was opposed in the case on trial by all
the power and resources OF James II. Pound,
and they were fighting like giants for every
point OF advantage. Pound had won ma.
jority OF the jousts, the colonel was nettled,
and was lying low for chance to deliver a
swinging blow.
''It came" says the judge, when ! de.
cided a point against Pound. 1t had been
fercely argued by both attorneys, and in dc.
Gliding it as | did stated my reasons at
length, giving authorities. saw Pound
shake his head at one OF my conclusions,
his lips moved, and ] supposed he had made
some comment, so when concluded my de.
cision, asked:
"What did you say?" Mr.. Pound.
"Quick as shot, and in his most cutting
tones OF intense sarcasm, the colonel re.
piled:
"'AIr. Pound did not speak. your honor.
He merely shook his head. There is moth.
ing in it. "-Detroit Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

Every reader Of this paper should give
special heed to the offers which are appear.
ing from week to week by the John NJ.
Smyth Co., the mammoth mail order house
Of Chicago. In this issue will be found their
advertisement of a thoroughly up-to.date,
first.class sewing machine, at the astound.
ingly low price OF sl4.25. Coming as this Of.
fer and other offers do from house with a
commercial rating Of over one million dol.
lars, and Of the highest character, they mark
an opportunity that the shrewd buyer will
not be slow to take advantage Of. The John
NJ. Smyth Co., $50 to l66 West Madison
street, will send their mammoth catalogue,
in which is listed at wholesale prices every.
thing TO eat, wear and use, on receipt Of
only 10 cents to partly pay postage or ex.
pressage, and even this 10 cents is allowed on
first purchase amounting to one dollar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
struck Il Bis.

Henry A. Salzer, Manager Of the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., In Crosse,
Wis, also President Of the Idaho Gold
Coin Mining and Milling Co., Is In luck.
They have recently struck wonderful
deposit Of gold on their properties. As
o result the stock Of the Gold Coin Co.
has doubled In value. Many of the
patrons of the John A. Salzer Seed Co.
are owners Of Gold Coin Stock. The
mines are located in the Seven Devil
District, Idaho.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

There 10 more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put TO.
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed TO be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced il local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con.
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t Is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to o
teaspoonful. II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case Il
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi.
monials. Address F. j. Cheney & Co., To.
lede, o. Sold by Druggists, 75e.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Jason Crow, Oscarviile, Gu, Says,

Jason Crow, Oscnrvilie, Gu, sayst
IT feel 1t my duty to write and let you
know what your medicine, . Drops, has
done for me. have had rheumatism about
IS years, but was able to be up most Of the
time, until year ago last May, when was
taken down and not able to move about
About six weeks ago saw your advertise
ment and wrote for a sample bottle. After
taking few doses, it did me so much good
that l ordered some more for myself and
friends and in every case it has done won.
ders and given perfect satisfaction. DR.:
Woodlif, my family physician, who has had
rheumatism 10 years, is taking 8 Drops, and
says it is the most efficient rheumatic med.
icine he has ever used. May 81, 1899"
The above refers to "5 Drops" perfect
cure for rheumatism, kidney and al kin.
bred complaints. The proprietors. Swan
son Rheumatic Co., l64 Lake St., Chicago,
offer to send a Csc. sample bottle for only
Zoe. during the next 30 days. BE sure to read
their advertisement Of last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Ten Poisoning,

Victims Of tea poisoning are becoming
alarmingly prevalent. Women demand the
life and variety Of Health, and instead OF do
ing it naturally by building up their systems
they resort to tea. They should take Hostel.
teris Stomach Bitters instead. BY strength.
ening the digestive organs this brings beauty
and good spirits; 1t tones up the nerves,
and cures all forms Of dyspepsia. All drug.
gists sell il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Postmaster At Thayer Arrested.

Thomas McNulty, postmaster ut
Thayer, was arrested by Post Office In
spector Stice. charged with being $3.50
short in accounts with the government.
Mr.. McNulty is prominent man of
Thayer and was arrested when he had
just met his son upon his return from
the Philippines with the Twentieth
Kansas and attended the double we'd
ding of his two daughters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18

State Labor Commissioner johnson
is trying to find employment for all
members of the Twentieth Kansas who
want employment. So far he has sue
cceded in securing positions for -
members. A coal company of south
east Kansas has notified the labor COM
missioner that it can use 90 men in its
mines
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Death os Mira. =. "a. Ro...

News comes from Albuquerque, N.
NJ, of the death of Mrs. Edmund q.
Ross. wife Of an ex-United States sem
ator from Kansas. She removed with
her husband to New Mexico from
Leavenworth in 1884 when Mr.. Ross
was appointed governor of New Mex
leo by President Cleveland.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Intoxication, Not Insanity.

Robert Black, Topeka jointist, was
adjudged insane in the Shawnee county
probate court because he tried to butt
out his brains while confined in the
county jail. Just week later, another
Jury judged him sane. 1t was the opin-
ion of the last jury that Black was
never insane, but was suffering from
the effects of intoxication.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Suicide Of q Child Wife.

Mrs. John Callins, Is years old, who
was married two years ago. when n
child of ID, committed suicide Mt her
home in Galena. She wanted to go TO
Hastings, Neb., to visit her sister and
upon being refused permission to go
procured pistol and blew out her
brains, dying almost Immediately.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
The Screen aw ConstItutIonaI.

BY majority decision the supreme
court held the coal screen law consti-
tutional. In 1897 the legislature passed
law prohibiting the screening of coal
before 1t is weighed. Before that, coal
companies always screened the coal bc-
fore they weighed 1t to compute the
miners wages,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
One and the Same Thing

One OF the technicalities which in
surance companies adopt to evadc the
payment Of losses was DESTROYED by the
supreme court last week, which holds
that the payment OF money for policy
to an agent of an insurance company
Is literally payment to the company
itself, and holds that the company is
Immediately liable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
SERIOUS Wreck Near Abilene.

D. A. Hunuewell, Of Seneca, was IA
tally injured and c. A. Blair, of Solo
mon, seriously hurt, leg broken aud
badly scaldod in rear-end collision Of
two Union Pacific freights in the fog
east OF Abilene. Two engines. a ca
boose aud one car were wrecked. Hun
newell was scalded by steam and his
skull fractured. a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-11-18
Home from Manila To Die.

Corporal james McCulley, of COM
pany G, Twentieth Kansas, died ut
Oak Valley, Montgomery county. Of
lung trouble. He was well and hearty
when he returned from the Philippines
recently. His funeral was attended
by IS members OF companyG.