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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
WILL NEVER GIVE UP.
Paul Kruger's Representative In America
Says the Beers Arc Determined to Main
tain Their Independence.

Philadelphia, Oct. 35.-Edwin Van
dusen Paul, who is delegated TO repre-
sent President Kruger at the lnterna-
tional Commercial congress, will not
take further part in the proceedings.
He intended to have read n paper be-
fore the congress, but the state OF At
fairs in South Africa called him home.
Before leaving he said:
The news thus far received from South
Africa would rather favor the British side OF
the con ilict, but II would be well for Americans
10 remember that nine out OF ten dispatches re-
ceiyed from the seat OF the war come from Brit
ish sources I do not believe that the Beers
have been rcpulsed rs badly as the press dis
patches have stated.
l realize as well Us anyone that Great Britain
has n tremendous power, and had she 70 deal
with a small nation like the Transvaal located
within reach Of the guns OF her ships, there
would he o speedy ending Of the war, but the
yransvaal is rigantic fortress In itself. The
Dpers are determined TO maintain Independence;
they are willing 10 sacrifice oil, and the night
will he bloody one from the very start. En-
gland has a much more difficult task than hei
war party is aware Of. and the truthfulness oil
this statement will be borne out by early events
expcct 10 see most OF the fighting done In
British territory. and expect further 70 SCI
the independence, complete and everlasting Of
the South African republic acknowledged by oil
nations Of the Garth
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
UNIVERSITIES NEW FAITH.
BY q Large Majority They Discard the
Winchester Confession Adopted In 1903
Tho New Declaration.

Boston, Oct. 24-The biennial con-
yention Of the Universalist church was
opened here Monday after nearly q week
of preliminary meetings. The first
business taken up was introduced by
motion to ratify new platform OF
principles by the acceptance of which
the Universalist body gives up forever
the Winchester confession Of faith
adopted by it in 1908. The new decla-
ration was adopted by the Universalist
body ut its last biennial convention In
Chicago, but under the bylaws had to
lie over two years for ratification. The
Chicago declaration is as follows:
The essential principles OF the Universalist
faith are the universal fatherhood OF God.
The spiritual authority and leadership OF His
son Jesus Christ
The trustworthiness Of the Bible as contain
ing revelation from God.
A certainty OF retribution for sin
The final peace and harmony Of oil souls with
God.
The ratification was voted, 1Ss in IA
favor, 10 adverse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

tnc-cicCtCd VI esfS W. ~ - ~
by Mrs. Mary II. Hunt, Of Massachu-
sets, who lost q son In the Philip
pines, while the pro-resolution forces
were led by Mrs. Clara Hoffman, OF
Missouri, and Mrs. X. L. Stevenson, of
Massachusetts. A resolution protest.
ing against the seating Of Congressman
Roberts was adopted with cheers. Res
olutions were also passed denounclng
immoral shows, offensive advertise
ments, lynching, demanding the ballot
for women and against trusts.
At the election of officers held yester-
day morning all the national officers
were reelected. A memorial service
in memory of Frances E. Willard was
held and attended by an immense au-
dience in addition to the delegates. In
the race for the convention Of 1900 In
dianapolis and Washington have the
lead. The convention closes tonight.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
statement by American nIcyele Company.

Statement by American bicycle Company.
New York, Oct. %. THE American
Bicycle company yesterday issued a
statement announcing that the gen.
eral direction OF the various factories
and selling departments will be con-
Quoted in New York city. The various
companies will form into groups and
one company of each group will, be-
sides its own products, sell that Of
the other companies in the group. The
prices adopted are s75 and $50 for
chainless wheels and $50, $40, SIS, $50
and sa5 for chain wheels.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
I'm to Date Dennition..

Iove-A childish disease which silly per.
sons have more than once.
Weather Reports Dreams that 60 by con-
traries.
The Inside Track-The alimentary canal.
Baby Carriage-A vehicle pushed by girls
In New York and by men in Brooklyn.
A Man Of Sense-0ne who advises you
to follow the plan you had previously laid
out yourself.
Marriage-A lottery where the blanks win
the prizes.
Divorce-A chance the law gives one to
make fool Of ones self over again.
Bargain-An article that seems cheap
when you buy it.
Beauty-A gilt.edged security in the mat.
rimonial market.
Dowry-The only thing that saves many
woman from becoming an old maid.
LAVA bait that induces you to spend
your money in search of justice.-N. Y.
World.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Admiral Dewey Got. III. House.

Washington, Oct. a6.-The house on
Rhode Island avenue recently pur-
chased for Admiral Dewey by popular
subscription was formally turned over
to him yesterday by Assistant Secre-
tary VANDERBILT and United States
Treasurer Roberts, of the Dewey home
committee. Mr.. Fitch, the owner,
went 10 the treasury department yes
terday afternoon and presented the
deed, which was Immediately fled for
record. The purchase price was about
e5O,OO0 .-,... l... .r- ..4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
N,bra.ka.s Enormous Corn Crop.

Omaha, Ncb., Oct s5.-Thc annual
crop review of the Bee, compiled from
reports OF special correspondents In
every county in the state, show that
the corn cropof 1899 exceedst the record
of the previous year by l4,s17, $40 bush
els. The figures show that the crop OF
1890 reaches the enormous figure OF
"a, l25, Oo3 bushels The average yield
per acre Is 8l.6 bushela
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
The Reonnt Montnnn I,,lrzara.

Great Falls, Mont, Oct. 2G.-As a re-
suit OF the recent blizzard which swept
through the northern part of this state
nine men are known to be dead, and
of these five bodies have been recov-
cred. With one exception all were sheep
-hcrders, and all were found lying in
such positions us to indicate that they
had stayed with thair bands to the
last, dying in their attempts to save
the property of their employers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

NORWEGIAN Legislators are undoubt-
edly Of practical turn Of mind, or else
they have been suffering at the hands
of incompetent housewives, for rs n
body they recently proposed that girls
who did not know how to knit, sew,
wash and cook should be refused per-
mission to marry. Daughters Of
wealthy men were alike to be subject
70 the rule,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
An Accredited Filipino Representative.

New York, Oct. Ca special to the
World from Washington says: Senior
Antonio Regidor, now in London, will
sail for the United States within three
weeks and as fully accredited repre-
sentative Of Aguinaldo will present to
President Mckinley new terms for end
ing hostilities and rcconstructing the
government of the islands. Senior Regi-
dor will have plenipotentiary powers to
treat with the United States govern
ment upon all points in order TO reach
an agreement by which hostilities may
ceasc,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

THE State Charities Aid association,
of New York, has received report
from special committee saying that
the number Of children placed in insti-
tutions at public expense Us destitute
has risen far beyond the normal ratio,
and the evil is thought to be growing
rapidly, due TO the increasing tendency
Of people who do not need public char
ity to avail themselves OF II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Insurgents Surrounding Calamba.

Manila, Oct. a6.-The insurgents
have returned to the vicinity of Calam-
ba. They have increased in numbers
and are surrounding the town on the
land sides. The funeral Of Capt Guy
Howard, who was killed October -
near Arnyat. took place yesterday. A
procession OF troops escorted the body
to the wharf and placed 1t on board
the transport Belgian King.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Ioxn Captain In Disgrace.

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-Capt A. +.
Burton, of company B, Iowa volun.
teers, was relieved from the command
of his company for several weeks soon
after the capture of Calumpit last May.
Charges by Burton's fellow-oficers, re-
sulting in his resignation, were made
after the FIRST engagement In which
the Iowa volunteers participated. The
charges, which were signed by all OIL
GERS OF Burton's company, alleged that
the captain displayed gross cowardice
on the firing line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

STANLEY RICHMOND, a well-known
free mason, has compiled list of fa-
nous Americans belonging to the fra
ternity, which includes all but four of
the signers of the declaration of indie
pendence, Washington, Warren, Re-
we're, Franklin, Steuben, jackson, Put
nam, Lafayette, Randolph and many
others of later day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
A Sensational burglary.

London, Oct. %.-Late yesterday
evening it was announced that sen.
sational burglary had taken place ut
the Savoy hotel, London. where the
room of Mrs. Stockwell, of New York,
widow of n New York jeweler. was en-
tered and robbed, It Is understood, OF
iewelry valued at $4,000 and bank
notes and other negotiable currency to
the amount Of $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
marnn hy . Trphonn Ln Jnpan.

Victoria, d. c., Oct. 2o.-The news
brought here by steamer is that the
typhoon through which the Empress
and Senator passed proved more dis
astrous on land than on sea. In Jap
an hundreds of houses were wrecked.
A train crossing river was blown
from the bridge, carrying over 100 pas
sengers into the river. a tidal wave
carried away 200 houses and drowned
100 neople.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

In 1880 law was passed in Germany
that every German with an income Of
$3.50 and over must insure his life
against sickness and old age. In 1898
there were 100000 persons in Ger
many thus insured, and SO many Of
these had pulmonary consumption that
81 Of the insurance companies erected.
ut their own expense, a sanitarium for
the care of these persons.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

GETTYSBURG is now the most care
fully marked battlefield in the world.
Though the number Of men engaged
on both sides was 100000, the position
Of every regiment, battery and squad
ron has been accurately located. In
addition to monuments, stones have
been set to define actual positions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

A SCIENTIST says; IF the earth was
flattened the sea would be two miles
deep all over the world" After medi-
tating Kansas editor gives out the
following: IF any man is caught fiat
tening out the earth shoot him on the
spot, and don't be too blamed particu-
lar what spot. A great many of us
can't swimn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

ALTHOUGH North Carolina Is demo-
cratic state aud has been carried by the
democratic party in every presidential
election since 1872, through the result
of fusion, not one of the present state
officers there is democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
rELEpHoNE AVID TELEGRAPH.

There arc Il2 towns in France outside
OF Paris which are provided with tsle-
phone exchanges 49,, -, sfa..,
Telephone ratss at the Paris expcsi-.
ion viii BE 500 for the ipstnIlhtion and
sefvIcs during the period Of The exposl-
ton. ifnp, 80 sot -
I Ths ,aHFsnatIs seIS-coeUoTea stels-
phohe q IN considerable dss % Berlin.
nud n she Fesal,s - tas asperlmDil
are raflsfs1infJ, fhht rleanl b cam
mnnIe1llon ylll Be used 81 ever Ger
r'srr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

St. Joseph. Mich, Oct 25.-When the
steamer Louisville was nbout an hour
out of Chicago yesterday. en- route for
this place. q mAn. supposed 70 be r. A.
Williams. leaped overheard and was
drowned He seemed 70 be In the last
stages Of CONSUMPTION. .,...-.f /.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

Denver. Col, Oct a<-The win ,of
the late George W. Clayton, who be-
qusathed q. OO0, ooo.to the nlty ct Dem
YER for an orphans college. .was ad-
mitted 70 probate yesterday N the
county court The contest Of the win
which was threatened By . brother
ana other heirs Of the decsAsed' has
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
ARE AGAINST The war.
National W. c. t. .. Convsnsioa Passes
Resolutions Denounoing the Adminis-
tration's Philipplne Policy.

Seattle. WASH, Oct. 25.-The nation
nj convention Of the W. c. 7. U. passed
q series OF resolutions yesterday, some
of which caused hours OF discussion.
The main fight was over two resolu-
lions, one censuring the general gov
eminent and the president, Attorney
General Griggs and ex-Secretary OF
War Alger by name for their action on
the anti-canteen law and the other de-
nouncing the war in the Philippines.
The opposition to the passage Of the
resolution denouncing the war was led
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
RiftH-aoran peatha from FeveF.

jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 2A-key West
reported nine new cases Of yellow fever
last night, making total Of i,2ao TO
date; total deaths, 81. DIR. Porter
wires that Miami has eight cases and
that the infection Is general, though
the disease IL very mild. He recon-
mcnds the depopulation OF the town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

Monterey, Mex, Oct. A-Public
mass meetings are being held through
out Mexico by the supporters OF Gen.
Diaz, indorsing his administration OF
affairs and urging his nomination and
reelection to the presidency Of the re-
public. He will undoubtedly be re-
alactad .."H
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
,,r,nplsd nov Run over by the Cars.

Kansas City, No., Oct. 24.-Fred Ohm
stead, crippled boy six years old, was
run over by q cable car at Twelfth
and McGee streets yesterday and 20
badly hurt that he died in the police
ambulance while being taken home.
The boy was on his way to school and
stepped in front Of car he did not see.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

In South Africa the warmest month
Is February and the coolest is July.
The. temperature is not rs trying as
that of central Europe. The rainfall
for the year is very light, varying from
To % inches.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

Iaavenworth. Kan, Oct sa-capt
o. :. Guthrie. Of che FOtty!Iourth vol,
nnsesrs, win not apoomppny tho reEt
meat 70 the Phldpplueh ana has a.
oldtd t. fsiiRn on account of il|'hellth
cnpk onlhr'a VII relurn . h|l nQrlf
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Hia HeYenRe.

As they bent solicitously over him the
man who had been kicked By q horse opened
bis eyes. "Haye you any last wish!" they
asked him.
"Yes," he murmured. Have an automo-
bile hearse at the funeral"
Revenge, Il seemed, was strong even IN
death.-N. Y. Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
mo- Pro.erre Oklnhoma aame.

Guthrie, Ok, Oct. a6.-Gov. Barnes
has appointed @. NJ. Keigcr, of Jeffer-
son, territorial game warden. Mr..
Keiger will at once organize large
force Of deputies and attempt to stop
the wholesale slaughter Of game now
going on all over the territory OF Ok
lahoma.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
zinn nIInaa 20 Resume.

Joplin, No., Oct. 9&-The zinc mines
of the Missouri-Kansas district are
TO resume operations next Monday, the
shutdown having been declared on by
the board of directors OF the Zinc
Miners association at meeting last
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
no Matoh enc nrltl.h Fleet.

London, Oct s6-Dispatches from
the continent to the Daily Mail say
that tbs. French fleet has received in
structions to watch the movements OF
the British, Mediterranean squadron
AMI that the italian fleet is under or
ders to concentrate in the Bay Of
Snc.zin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Good showing of FREQ Delivery Service.

Good showing of FREQ Delivery Service.
Washington, Oct. 95.-Avery crafty
ing showing for the free delivery serv-
ice is made in the annual report of the
operations OF that bureau. There
were 80 offices added TO the free de-
livery list, making total of 1885. The
Il, ESQ carriers now on the rolls, is an
increase of four per cent. over the pre-
ceding year. The gross receipts were
s6e,O57,sic, an increase Of almost &c
per cent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Iusurreotion In Columbia.

Washington, Oct. ga cablegram
has been received at the state depart
nent from United States Consul
Gudger, ut Panama, stating that an
insurrection has broken ont there and
that martial law has been declared.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
AD,c,.lta,ed t,Irl.s pody POUND.

!, Oakland. Cal, Oct. s6.-The dccap-
itnted body ola la-year-old girl named
Baago was found yesterday on Sheep
island. Her mother. who had separat-
ed from her husband. is missing. 1t IL
taid that the mother is insane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
u..a nvn.mite 20 KilI Himself.

Marshalltown, Mimi, Oct. 94.-George
p. Trace, 90 years old, prominent and
wealthy farmer. committed suicide by
igniting a dynamite cartridge and
holding II in his mouth. His head was
blown of and his body badly mangled.
The house was badly damaged.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
ca.,rn An.umr, Full Comn,and.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. s5.-Gen.
Ciprino Castro, the insurgent com
mander, has assumed control Of the
government and has formed cabinet
with Francisco Castillo as minister of
inferior
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

WoMEH are more generally employed
In the post offices Of the United States
than in any other political department-
There are 1900 postmistresscs and at
least 1000 women 10 whom the oath
of Office has been administered 10 quail
fly them for work as assistants. Women
are employed in all branches Of the
postal service except as letter-carriers,
railway mail clerks and inspectors
The same salaries are paid7to them as
70 men doing the. same kind Of work.
These salaries ayGrsge from $3.50 TO 81. !
800 a year. Some women receive 81. 600
seaf as pOstnaistresses and = few as
high as 900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Anarnu CnrncgIe,a oeneroaIty.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 24-Througn the
efforts of the Evening Herald Andrew
Carnegie has offered to donate $50, 600
to the city of Duluth 70 erect Q build
ing for the free public library, condi-
toned upon q satisfactory site being
provided by the city. fif
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

THOUSANDS upon thousands Of per-
sons handle our silver dollar, but few
happen TO observe the lions head
which lies concealed'in thereprescntar
ton of the familiar head Of Liberty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
CURRENT COMMENT.

SAMOA Is 400 miles from the United
States mainland and 2,2i0 miles from
Hawaii. 1t is $4,000 miles from Ger.
many. In shipping at SAMOA we have
long lead Of Germany., W
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

The Osages are probably the richest
people per capita in the world. Each
one of them, man, woman and child,
has 900 acres of good land and receives
$50 from the government four times
venr
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

wabash, Ind, Oct. s4--A .frightful
wreck occurred on the Wabash road
about four miles from here yesterdey
evening by which two men were killed,
and seven box cars and . new engine
were completely wrecked ,sr s-.r,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
Tho Rio oranae River on . Boom.

San Antonio. Tex, Oct s6.-The
Rio Grande river is ON n boom and Is
threatening the buildings at Fort
Brown. The department: OF Texas has
made an emergency appropriation TO
protect the reservation against the en-
croaehuents of the water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

"You shall pay dearly for this!" he
Kissed. and the person addressed did, fos
It was the coal man, who had Just deposited
. ton in the cellar, who made the REMARK.
Philadelphia North American.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

Comparisons. Is the sensation OF
,oinr M in a balloon!" asked the reporter.
Precisely the opposite, to that OF coming
down in one" replied the professor impress
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
A Ney, standard for Art.

Mrs. Oldschool-I can't see anything
beautiful in that Secession vase OF yours.
Mrs. Newrich-Why, my dear, there arS
In it.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

An order was received at San Fran
cisco yesterday to muster out the Fifty
first Iowa volunteers November&
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
MS SUSAN b. LEFHoxr, the q

Mss SUSAN b. kkrHoxr, the great
champion of woman csuffrage,s has af
last met an enemy she cannot conquer.
She win be 50 years old next February,
and, becahse Of her gteut age, has just
announcer her retirement from the
position Of president -of the National
AssociatlcA' Of Woman Suffrage socie-
tias, with. which she has been connect
Cd either a. president or vice president
since 1899. From 1855 until tAe 1nhl
abolition 81 sisfssy she wna prominent
A a ahoilnonht B1r len ,rqe-s Be.
tween 30 AID 1850 he Tp,'sr iIFe Of
A. r'1h|s tt1ff' week Il lhr iaierc1i
. 1rutl 1.|II.|t
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

A gigantic brass combine Is being
formed which viii comprise all the
Naugatucir valley, Conn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28
MARTIAL LAW IN NATAL.

The proclamation OF martial law throughout
Natal has given great satisfaction. It Is now
expected that Gen. Jan Kocx. the Bocr COM
mander, will recover. Gen. Waite gave him
the option OF being taken to Pretoria or remain
ing nj Ladysmith and he chose the latter. The
heavy losses Of the Kings Royal rifles at Dun
dee seem to have been due TO the black belts
worn over the khaki and which afforded IN ex-
ceuent target.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-28

IIawa!l Is saldio have more telephones
10 rre 10 proportion 10 lhp population
Than ans o.aft loealIly ID ihF world: