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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
MORE MEN WANTED.
Secretary Root Issues an Order for
Ten New Regiments.
Kansas and Pennsylvania Have Been Sc
lected as the Bcst Fieid for Recruits
The Secretary Wants tho In
surrection Wound Up.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-An order has
been issued directing that ten addi-
tional regiments Of infantry volunteers
be organized for service in the Philip
pines. The regiments will be num-
bered from IS to AZ, and will be organ
lied ut the following places, in the
order named: Fort Smelling, Fort
Crook, Neb; Fort Riley, KAN; Camp
Meade. Pa; Fort Ethan Allen. VT;
Fort Leavenworth, Kan; jefferson
barracks, Mo-; South birmingham,
Mass. -...- b..
"The policy Of the war department."
said Secretary Root yesterday. sis to
furnish GEN Otis with all the troops
and supplies that he can use and which
are necessary to wind up the insurrec-
ton in the Philippines in shortest pos.
sible time" The secretary said that
no delay would be allowed in enlisting,
equipping and supplying the new
regiments nor in transporting them,
us well as the other regiments
already organized, to the Philippines
as soon rs they were needed for active
operations. II the present number OF
transports is insufficient more will be
procured. The men already enlisted
for the Philippine service will be sent
at once, and the new regiments will be
forwarded as fast MS they are organ
lied and needed. While there has been
some suggestion that the new regiments
will be used ms reserve force, il may
he stated positively that these rcgi-
ments, as well as more, II they can he
used, will be sent to reinforce Gen. Otis.
1t appears from yesterdays orders
that the ten new regiments are to be
mainly recruited in New England and
the middle and central western states.
Kansas and Pennsylvania have appar.
emily been selected as the best field for
recruits II is said that no special eff
fort is to be made 10 secure recruits in
the southern states. This is due. it is
said, to the experience of the officers
who operated in that quarter for re-
cruits for the ten volunteer regiments
Just organized. The only places where
difficulty was experienced in securing
men was in Georgia. Alabama and the
Carolinas and the gulf states, and the
two northwestern Pacific states.
Yesterdays action will add 1900
men to the enlisted strength of the
army and increase the total strength of
the army to 95,Ol5 men. The total
number of volunteers called into serv-
ice is 80. 40 men, being only 4,S9S men
short of the total authorized volunteer
establishment of $4,000. II is stated at
the department that the number OF
volunteers already called into service
is regarded as amply sufficient to meet
all possible need, of the army. and that
there is no possibility that the remain
ing 4,s93 volunteers will be called for.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Two Men oorell by ! Ban.

/, Guthrie. Ok, Aug. %. %. CleviuRer.
. farmer northeast Of here. and EN-
nett Brown, hired man, were hor-
ribly gored by a. mad bull. brown
went into the lot TO feed the animal,
when he was.thrown down and gored.
Clevinger went 10 his rescue and was
in turn thrown TO the ground and: held
there. the bulls horns passing % each
side OF the neck and-pluping him fast
brown then attacked the Infatuated
beaEf'wilh a pItohfork and was him
self again knocked down. clsvingsr
win recover, but BroWn's injuries ere
laIaI.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Bishop HoLsEY, of Texas, discussing

BISHOP HoLsEY, of Texas, discussing
the solution of the race question at the
session OF the Afro:American council
at Chicago, said: There is but one way
TO solve this problem, and that is sepa-
ration and segregation. That Is, the
negro race must occupy n state or
states and hold the territory to them
selves. To make this movement effect
i've, 1900, 600 voters should sign petit
ton to congress to set apart sufficient
area of the public domain with proper
Legislative restrictions by which u state
or states may be erected which will be
distinctly negro states"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Cody Called for a Cut,

Col. Cody, the eminent scout, helped to
build a church at North Platte, and was per-
suaded by his wife and daughter to accom-
pany them to the opening. The minister
The words: "0h, for ten thousand tongues
to sing" etc.. The organist, who played by
ear, started the tune in too high a key and
had to try again. A second attempt ended
like the first in failure. ooh, for ten thou.
sand tongues to sing my great" came the
opening words for the third time, followed
by q squeak from the organ and relapse
into painful silence. Cody could contain
himself no longer, and burted out: "Start
1t at FIVE thousand. and pebbe some Of the
rest Of US can get il" - San Francisco
Wave.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
TO REST AND RECUPERATE.
All Our Soldiers In Cuba VIII Be brought
to the United States, but viii Re-
turn to the Island Later.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-United States
troops now serving in Cuba are to be
brought to the United States for the
purpose of giving the men change of
climate and an opportunity TO recuper-
ate. All the regiments will not be
brought home at once, but arrange
ments will be made SO that battalion
of each Of the different organizations
may be absent ut one time. When they
have remained what is deemed suf-
6cient period in this country they will
return and relieve their comrades in
the regiments, this practice being kept
up until the entire body has enjoyed
rest in this country. The authorities
intend to keep an adequate number OF
troops in the island to preserve order.
The movement is to begin at once,
though to what camps the men will be
sent has not been definitely deter
mined
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
saver. Storm 10 Iowa.

Decorah, Ia, Aug. 9i.-Early yester-
day morning severe wind and rain.
storm visited this section and did much
damage In both cities and country.
Trees were blown down and uprooted.
and numerous sheds and buildings
blown over. Assertion ofSteyerB opera
house was lifted on and deposited in
the street half block away. tearing
down q number Of telephone wires as
Il descended The new lodge room Of
the Ellxs and the club rooms Of the
German Singing society In the Steyer
block were damaged considerably by
water running in where the roof was
blown of.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
A color,d pr,.eher,, Drunhen Act.

Huntingdon, Pa. Aug. aL-A prob
able double murder was committed
here yesterday evening. Basil Bell, q
licensed eolored preacher, who has been
living with q white. woman named
Mary Winters for several years while
In drunken. frensy attacked the WON
an with an AK with which he knocked
her down. He then kicked her in .
brutal manner. Bell then called on
John BumspOrt. neighbor, who he
accused Of making love 70 Miss Vim
ters, and cut him dangerously with she
AZ Neither Of the injured persons 4
szposlea g reoolel. 1en !. p jan
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
GEN. BLAIR DEAD.
a wideiy-Known Old Time Kansan Diss
In california-The General Hss
Been III for Year.


Kansas City, No., Aug. 2i.-Gen.
Charles W. Blair, a widely known old
time Kansan, whose personal history
has been intimately interviewed in that
Of his state for the past 40 years. died
ut Coronado Beach, near San Diego,
CAL, yesterday. He had been Ill for
year and his journey to California was
made six weeks ago in the hope Of re-
covering his health.
Since the territorial days Of Kansas
Gen. Blair has been not only conspic-
uous figure, but an active participant
In all that pertained to the states
splendid historical, political and in
dustrial growth. Previous to his COM
ing to Kansas City his home was in
Leavenworth, where he was distin-
guished citizen.
Was Native of Ohio.
Charles W. Blair was born In Georgetown.
O., February s, 1895. He studied law when q
boy and when q years Of age was elected prose-
cutting attorney OF his county. This position he
held with great credit and In 1881 wns chosen
clerk Of the Ohio house OF representatives.
lion n, Cen Ionc, Tor the IIbcration az Cuba.
seryin , as cnptnin Of n COMPANY he raised in
Kentucky. In December. 1858. ut Columbus,
o he married Katharine Medarv. whose father
o,,srword becoms tho Iast ,errIioriai governor
NJ Kansas n was largely due 10 tho fact of his
father. laws removnl IN Kansas TINT infu-
enced Mr.. BInir,s emIcrntion 10 the state in
1850. lie located ut Fort Scott
nus op'e""'u ''''"'y e".eo
MI Biair's title OF general was iegitimateiy
won during the war OF the rebellion Durina
the border war when bleeding kansas was
narrassed oy opposing toroes' Gen BLAIR M
nuence wns always on the siae OF order ana JUS
ucc' Az tne breaking out OF the reoeihon ne
was one OF the nrst 10 respond 70 the call tof
Kansas troops
Gen blairs career as heutenant-coionei OF
the second Kansas mi 'ntry forms vital part
OF that ORGANIZATIONS history ana OF which the
state OF Kansas mas always neen proud. on
February =. 1917, Col. biair was maze major OF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

THE first assistant postmaster gen
eral said the other day that rural free
delivery was now in operation in up
wards Of 900 towns in the United
States Every state has had trial OF
It. In every instance the amount OF
mail delivered has been greatly in
creased after the establishment Of free
delivery. In nearly every instance 1t
has doubled; in most It has trebled, in
many quadrupled and In some gum
tupled. Another feature Of the sys-
tenn Is that the cost Of delivery to the
rural population Is not more per piece
than Il il TO the urban population.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
To Organize bryan Clubs.

st. Louis, Aug. a3.-The first steps to
organize the democrats of Illinois out
side of Chicago for William j. Bryan in
1900 have been taken and number of
prominent democrats have organized
the Original William Jennings Bryan
club of Illinois," Congressman u. i.
Caldwell is credited with being the pro-
motor of the organization. Bryan
clubs will be organized throughout the
state without delay, the purpose being
to secure the Illinois delegation for
MIR. BRYAN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

The greatest steamship the world
has ever seen. the White Star liner
Oceanic, is preparing for her maiden
voyage from Liverpool to New York.
The vessel has three pole masts and
two enormous tunnels. II one OF the
tunnels was placed horizontally on the
ground, tracks for two cars could be
built in it and the cars could run
through it Mt the same time. The
Oceanic is 70I feet long, Gs feet ~
inches wide and 40 feet deep. Put
down in the street the Oceanic would
cover three ordinary city blocks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Reed TO Res,ru Next Month.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 2i.-At last the
date OF Speaker Reeds resignation, or
rather the date upon which 1t is to
take effect, is definitely known. His
private secretary, Amos l. Allen, gave
out a statement that Mr.. Reeds resig-
nation will be forwarded to the gov
ernor in q few days and that 1t Is to
take effect September & This win al
low ample time for the district to hold
its caucuses, convention and election.
Mr.. Allen says Mr.. Reed intends TO 60
to New Yark 10 begin hia practice Of
law early next month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
tn KIIi TheIr own Neat.

2 New York, Aug. 2i.-At u nesting Of
the executive board Of the Greater New
York Retail Butchers association last
night q committee was appointed to
obtain q location for u slaughter-houss
and pacliing-house, where tbs butchers
Of New York can handle their own
beef without dealing with the whole
salers, from whom they now obtain
their supplies. Buyers will DO sent
to points in the west to buy cattle
10 be shipped TO New York for slaugn-
ter. It Is intended to form . co-operar
tive association to conduct the new
venture and 70 raise 500, 900 to begin
witty rNIatDa2 .fELnnllI
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
WAS PROBABLY INSANE.
Dan Mont gomery, u Wealthy Farmer. Kills
His wife, Tries to Murder Ills BOY
and Then Takes His own Life.

Milan, No.. Aug. 23-A most horri-
BILE tragedy was committed yesterday
morning l2 miles northwest of this
place. Dan Montgomery. n wealthy
farmer and man of middle age, muir
dercd his wife and then attempted 10
kill his little boy and then cut his
throat from ear TO ear with razor
and was found dead in the doorway by
neigh bors.
Thompson had been sick ten days
and il is supposed he committed the
deed while temporarily insane. After
numbering his wife with hammer he
tried to end the life Of his ten-year-old
boy. but the lad escaped and alarmed
the neighbors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

G. HoyT and James II. McNeely, In
dian commissioners, and Indian Aren't
]. Z. Edwards, of the Crow Indian
agency, have concluded n treaty with
the Grow Indians at the Crow agency
in Yellowstone county, Mont, whereby
the Indians have agreed to sell to the
government l,i00,OO0 acres Of their
5000. OOO-acre tract at si.5O per acre.
As soon as congress ratifics the treaty
the land will be thrown open for set
Element 1t is situated In the Yellow
stone valley and is the finest agricul-
tural and cattle-grazing land in the
west
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
A syndlca.. After Cotton Cloth AIlila

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 23.--The
treaSurcrs Of oil the cotton cloth mills
yesterday received letters signed by
Nelson q. Green, Of New York. making
a formal offer for the purchase Of the
properties either for cash or part cash
and part stock In new corporations TO
include all themills. No price list ac-
eompanied the Offer. A request was
made-for permission TO appear before
the directors Of each mill TO give fur
ther details Of the plan and 70 submit
bfiers far stock. Mr.. 0reenfis accred-
tied in this city as representing the
Searles syndicate Of New York.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
A Nebrasla Boys Awful Death.

Beatrice. Neb., Aug. lS.-Erank
Bangs was instantly killed by falling
into corn shelter at local elevator
yesterday afternoon. A wagon load Of
corn had just been driven in and the
trap was opened TO receive the corn.
Bangs fell through the trap into the
shelter and was caught by tho sharp
steel prongs or Rrapples and torn to
nianaa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
nIa. NAV Annrnt tha InvItntIoa.

City Of Mexico. Aug. 2L-The CHI
cago invitation committee feel that
President Diaz's statement that he WIN
ask congress for permission to visit
their city IL equivalent 10 acceptance.
The president could not have said
more, for the formality of congress
sional permission Is indispensable. Gen.
Diaz Is greatly pleased with the mar
nificcnt form of the invitation extend
Cd him, Is Is also Mira Daz The Chi
caeoans dlned by spesial invitation
with the president this afternoon and
on Tuesday they win formally present
The invitations 70 members Of the sabl-
net
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Ennlinr the Pnhlic.

"T'm about pushed in the matter Of curl
osities," unused the owner Of a small store.
ats bad habit--this idea Of drawing
trade by making a museum Of the window,
but / can't stop now-business won't allow
It."
A few hours later the soda water trade
Was rushing Ths crowd S outside :, as *, win
markable bird that hung in a big cage.
The card attached bore a handful Of the
alphabet Historically put together and de-
signed for a scientific name. After il were
the words: "From Samoa"
A few days later the curiosity" was feed
ing in the back yard with the rest OF the
bantam hens.-Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

SENATOR w. A. HARRIS, Of Kansas,
will present in the senate ut the next
session measure proposing three
amendments to the constitution of the
United States. FIRST. making the pres
ident elective for six years; second,
making the terms of congressman four
years instead of two; third, to elect the
United States senators by direct vote
of the people.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
sir pnr.nn. nrnunrd In emo Iilrcr.

Washington, Ind, Aug. lS.-A car.
rage containing six persons was pre-
cipitated into White river last night
as it was being driven aboard ferry
boat and all were drowned. The dead
are: Mrs. Albert Hensel, four Hensel
children and Miss Amy Dillon. Mrs.
Hensel and her four children, accompa-
MED by Miss Dillon, had driven into
the country in the morning to picnic
and were returning home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
The Situation In Porto Rico.

Washington, Aug. GA cable dis
patch was received at the war depart
ment yesterday from Gen. Davis giving
additional details of the conditions in
Porto Rico. He says that all the ba-
nanas, beans, rice and corn are de-
stroyed in the island and half the pota-
toes and estimates that over 1000 deqd
and 100. 600 of the inhabitants are hum
CRY, oue-half this number being home
less. He says hunger will increase
rather than diminish for many weeks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
To ,he uavnIInn Lepcr COLONY

Washington, Aug. 2s.-Commissioner
Of Immigration Powderly has finally
decided the case OF Mrs. L. NJ. TODD, q
British subject, who is now in the San
Francisco pesthouse suffering with
leprosy. The commissioner directs
that she be sent back to the Hawaiian
islands and confined in the leper colony
there. Inspectors have recently report
ed II as their belief that n colony of
lepers exists in the northern part Of
Washington.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Propos,,Ion to Nebraska Railroads.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. ls.-Gov. Poyn-
ter has made proposition to the rail-
roads OF Nebraska with San Francisco
connections to transport the FIRST Ne
braska regiment home at state expense,
the railroads to wait for the bulk Of
the pay until the next Legislature
makes an appropriation, which he will
recommend. 1t will require nearly
SIS, 900 to transport the regiment. or
this sum $4,000 has already been
raised,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

BYway of experiment the war de-
paftmsut Is sending TO Manila 5000
pounds Of new kind Of emergency ra-
tionA 1t Is stuff that comes In one
pound cans, and Is understood TO he
composed Of meat and vegetables, des-
located so as to be extremely compact
and highly condensed. When wanted
for eating Il Is crumbled in pint Of
cold water and boiled i've minutes, the
result being q thick and very nutri-
tious porrldge. The latter when cold.
may Be- sliced for frying, Ike mush-
Prot. chltfendcn, Of Yale, and Prof Az
water. Of Wosloran. have analyzed the
&t.nr, snt epur.sa.a 4 lir1ng|r.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Innreasa In PrnhnntInn nf NIlnnrnla.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The official
report on the mineral production Of
the United States for the calendar
year 1905 shows that since 1880 the to-
tai value Of the mineral production of
the United States has increased from
$3.50. $500 to s091. $50, OOa in 1898. near
ly 90 per cent. The normal increase
deduced from this record Of 10 years 10
at the rate Of $4,000. 900 annually.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
D,mocra,. will Meet EnrIy.

Chicago. Aug. 23-The next demo-
cratic national convention may be held
as early rs February, and not later
than March. 1900. EX-Gov. Stone. Of
Missouri, us acting chairman Of the
committee and probable manager OF
the campaign Of 1900. is the originator
OF the plan for holding the convention
in February or March.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

In short time loaded vessels of 1880
tons capacity will be able to pass
through Canadian canals, with depth
of IA feet, from Lake Superior to the
Atlantic. The Dominion has spent
upon its ship canals s3o, 100000, or $40
per capita.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

MORE than so representatives of the
leading window-glass interests OF the
United States met in executive session
ut Columbus, o., the other night and
effected consolidation of interests.
The capital stock of the combination
will amount to between SIS, OO0,0 900 and
$50, 900, 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
tn, Chicago Platform Indor.od.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. a3.-Thc platform
adopted by the democratic convention
indorscs and emphasizes each and
every plank Of the national platform
adopted at Chicago in 1896. Ex-Gov.
Silas Holcomb was nominated for SUI
premc justice by the popu!ist convcn-
ton and Endorsed by the democrats
and free silver republicans.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
A Co. Operative slaughter House.

New York, Aug. %. The Great New
York Butchers association ut meet
ing last night adopted the plan for the
formation of cooperative slaughter
house and with the expectation of from
SIS, OOO, 900 to so, 0OO, 900 capital. or this
sum il is said that $1,000, 900 had been
promised by those who attended last
nights meeting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

In letter from Admiral Dewey to
the secretary of the navy at Washing
ton, dated ut Naples, August 8, the adj
miral gave his plans. lie will arrive
in New York September 90 and be
ready for the big parade Saturday,
September 30.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Ar,,I, Fl.hInT sehoooe1S DId Wen.

San Francisco, Aug, is.-The schooner
Anna has arrived from Behring sea
with ble, 600 Goldfish, weighing 500 tons.
She has been cruising In the northern
seas for several months and her catch
Il q very profitable one. She reports
that all the fishing schooners In the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

> Frankfort, Kys Aug. IS a-Thomas Q.
Petit, the popullst nominee for gov
ernor In 1905. who received II, 600 votes.
the largest populist vote ever cast In
che state, has deserted his party and
Will take the otninb IN behalf Of The
noohel 1emooraiic ticket
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
BISHOP SAMUEL FALLows. OF the C

BIsHop SAMUEL FALLows. Of the COM
mittee on religious exercises Of the
Chicago fall festival, stated ut n meet
ing of the general committee of the
festival that, If plans he had formed
were carried out, the worlds most
famous pulpit orators will preach in
Chicago ON October s, when the festi-
val will close.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
WORN Of Topeka PensIon AEeney.

Washington. Aug. s3.-Thc annual
report OF the auditor OF tho interior de-
pariment. for the fiscal year, shows
the amount dIsbursed at the Topeka
pension agency for pensions was 80
2i9, OoO.0s and the expense Of the agency
was s3A. T31.OH --...
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Elrh. Hundred Rebel. Rspulssd.

Manila, Aug. l6.-Eight hundred IN"
surgents attacked Angeles this morn
Ing. but the Twelfth regiment drove
them into the mountains. Three
ditched locomotives were captured.
None Of the American troops was In
jured. The insurgent loss Is not
known. 10 ct
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Piattsburg. n. Y. Aug. ls-Presi.
dent and Mrs Mckinley and party WIN
leave here Cor Pittsburgh on Friday
evening. August Is, instead Of satur
day evening. August Sc. - The pred
dent objects 70 Sunday ilaFrt