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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
Princess Cleaned Windows.

Here is 4 funny little story about
Princess Victoria. One day her mother
took her to visit Queen Adelaide. The
duchess was obliged to leave the little
one alone with the queen for some
time, and the latter, to make the prin-
cess feel at home, said:
"Now, my dear, you have IN hour to
spend with me and you shall do exactly
as you like"
EXACTLY rs lile?" queried the lit
tie princess, doubtfully.
"Yes," replied the queen, little mag
ming what was to follow.
"Then, dear Aunt Adelaide" faid
the child, '.may ! be allowed TO clean
the windows?"
Queen Adelaide was somewhat
startled, but the little one had her
way, setting TO work with sleeves care
fully rolled up and an apron tied around
her waist.-N. Y. Herald
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08

The average increase in the popula-
ton in the United States for each dec
ade since the first census has been
about $4,000, 900, but Director Merriam
estimates that the twelfth census will
show an increase Of not over 10, 600, 900.
He places the population for 1900, In
round numbers, at 100000 The
slight falling of is undoubtedly due
to the restriction of immigration. 1t Is
expected that oil the volumes of the
twelfth census, save few dealing with
special lines Of investigation, will be
ready for distribution within three
years from the beginning of the work in
the field.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
A Legacy Of Pretenec.

Just 100 years ago the Manhattan
company Of New York City was incor-
porated by Aaron Burr. Its ostensible
purpose was to supply the city with
water. Its real purpose was to open
bank. The reason for the concealment
was because there was popular pref
udice against banks. A tank was built.
hollow logs laid for pipes, and water
was distributed until 1870. In order to
keep its charter, this great banking
company, which still exists, 10 to-day
Obliged to pump water from its ancient
tank. A pitcherful Is always In evil
dence ut its annual meetings, and .
committee solemnly reports that no APP
plications for water have been refused.
The story has It's humorous side. but
II illustrates the legacy ofpretence and
useless effort which roundabout
methods Away entail. Aaron Burr's
mode of seeking one object under cover
Of another has many followers, but in
politics or society or in individual re-
lations II can never be commended and
seldom excused.-Youth's Companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
A Conadine Duke.

The duke of Beaufort inherited from
his father strong taste for the society
of actors. Among his favorite associ-
ates in past years was the late Mr..
Sothern, whose cheerful humor often
took the form of practical jokes at the
expense of his best friends. Sothern
invited the duke to visit him in Amer
lea and enjoy some fishing on the
Canadian border. His grace had very
vague notions Of the conditions Of civil
lization in this country, and Sothern
amused himself by writing TO him that
Of course he must come TO New York
prepared to meet Indians and wild ami
mails; that the buffaloes and bears and
lions could be easily disposed Of with
proper firearms, but that the Indians
had positive mania for roasting Eng
lishmen at the stake, and hence that
fre-extinguisher was part of every
travellers luggage in 1.-THE states"
When the dukes boxes and other para
phernalia were landed at the steam
ships wharf, there, to Sothern's meas
ureless delight, was fire-extinguisher
of the latest English DECENTRALIZATION
Transcript.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
THE WINE ROOM BILL.
Judge Burgess, of the Missouri Supreme
Court, Refuses to Grant . Mandamus
TO Have the Blll Signed.

jefferson City, Mo-, July 4.-only one
decision was given in Division No. 9 Of
the state supreme court this morning
and that was in the mandamus pro-
ceedings brought by State Senator s.
p. DAVIDSON, Of Harrison county, to
compel the presiding officers of the
house and senate of the Fortieth gen.
eral assembly to sign what was known
as the DAVIDSON wine room bill" The
records Of the senate showed that the
bill had failed to pass after amendment
In the house and 1t was not signed.
The court in an opinion written by
Judge Burgess overrules the demurrer
to return and refuses to grant per-
emptory writ Of mandamus. Judge
Burgess says that where the action OF
the legislature is within its legislative
power II cannot be controlled by the
judiciary by mandamus or in any other
way, for to do so would be the usurpa-
ton Of power which does not belong
TO the judiciary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERS.
The Annual International Convention Com
mences at Detroit "God Save the
Queen" Sung old Onicers Reelected.

Detroit, Mich, July 6.-At 1880 p. m.
the silence was broken by the swelling
strains Of 1.-THE Son of God Goes Forth
to War" followed by There Shall BE
Showers of Blessing" Onward, Chris
tian Soldiers" ETC., in all Of which all
the great crowd at the annual interna-
tional convention of the Christian En-
deavorers enthusiastically joined. After
the welcoming speeches came responses
in behalf of endeavorers from foreign
lands. As Rev. Mr.. William Patterson,
of Toronto, came forward to speak for
Canada, some one struck up God Save
the Queen" The Canadians on the
platform took up the strain, and in q
moment the huge tent was reverberat-
ing with the swelling chorus of the
British anthem. The friendly rela-
tions between Canada and the United
States, particularly with reference to
religious matters, formed the burden
Of DIR. Patterson's address.
At the close of the big meeting the
crowd thronged to the platform to be
presented to the mayor and officers Of
the United society. This closed the
first day of what promises to be one Of
the most notable gatherings in the
history Of the organization.
Rev. DR.. Francis Z. Clark was re-
elected president Of the United Society
of Christian Endeavor at yesterdays
meeting of the trustees. John Willis
Baer was reelected secretary and Will
liam, Shaw, treasurer. Rev. A. NJ.
Reltzell was elected state president for
Kansas and Rev. j. w. Clippinger for
Missouri.
Invitations for the 1901 convention
were received from Denver and Cincin-
natl, but in accordance with resolu-
ton adopted last year, it was deter
mined to defer action on this matter
until after the London convention Of
1900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
FARQUHAR ON TRUSTS.
sion Gives His Opinion About the
An-AbsorbIng Problem.

Washington, July 6.-Ex-Congress'
man ]. NJ. Farquhar, member Of the
industrial commission, talked plainly
yesterday about trusts. Speaking Of
the commissions work upon the sub
ject, he said:
The scope OF the investigation at first did not
include IN inquiry into the trusts, but after
some OF the witnesses had been examined and
they had charged the trusts with being RESPONSE
BILE for great many OF the so-called industrial
evils, the commission found It necessary 70 look
into the matter The past two months have
been devoted entirely to the trust inquiry and
all investigation along other lines has been
stopped.
As to the recommendations by the
commission of legislation ON the trusts,
Mr.. Farquhar ventured no forecast, but
he was frank to say he did not see how
trusts could be declared unlawful. He
continued:
cheapening production, controlling prices and
regulating the output. According to the univer.
sal laws OF trade, this cannot be declared H.
legitimate. The formation Of trusts Is nothing
more than the outgrowth Of new business con-
ditions In the country. We ~ n nation are
producing q vast amount more than we con.
sumo and the combination Is nothing moro
than an effort TO get products on the market In
the cheapest way. 1t Is not due 70 desire 70
mike more money. but 70 make ss much as was
made before this enormous over-productiou
commenced.
There IL one thing In the trust problem which
should be remedied, and that Is the enormous
ver-capltalization OF corporations II Is re-
sponsible for more business depressions In this
country than anything else. The remedy for
this lies with the state legislatures.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
MERRIAM INTERVIEWED.
The General States He Wanted Every Union
Miner TO Declare His Innocence and
Obtain the Government Permit.

Denver, Col, July 5.-Gen. II. c. Mer-
riam. who was in command Of troops
at Wardner, Ida, when martial law
was declared there by the state author
tiles after the Ceur d'Alene miners
riots, took occasion yesterday in an in
terview to assert that he is not an enc
my OF labor or of unions, as has been
represented by James R. Sovereign,
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation Of Labor, and
other labor leaders. 1T was my wish
and hope" declared the general, that
every union miner in the C@ur d'Alene
could declare his innocence and the in
nocence of his union and obtain the
government employment permit and
the higher the wages the better /
should have been pleased"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
VICTIMS OF CELEBRATION.
McCook, Neb., Causes Terrible In
jury TO Some Boys.

McCook, Neb., July 5.-A premature
discharge of a cannon used in firing a
salute here yesterday noon caused the
severe injury of four boys. Charles
Traver was drawing the rammer when
the discharge tore off his right hand.
He will lose one and perhaps both eyes.
His face and head are horribly injured
and his life is despaired of. Willie
Fitzpatrick lost thumb and got n
face full of powder. Jack Wentz was
badly injured in the face by powder.
The steel hammer went kissing up
Main avenue, tore two big holes
through frame building 1900 feet
away and tore an ugly flesh wound in
the calf of little 0rville Hammel's leg.
George Gummere, Of Stratton, was
brought here yesterday with his left
hand torn Off by a bursting shotgun
while celebrating the Fourth at STRAIT
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
WHY CUBA WAS GIVEN UP.
Senior Montero Rios Declared That Spain
Reiinquishcd Cuba That the Island
Might he independent.

Madrid, July 5.-The Spanish senate
resumed yesterday the discussion Of
the treaty Of peace between the king.
dom of Spain and the United States.
Senior Montero Rios, president Of the
Spanish peace commission at Paris, de-
ciared that Spain would enjoy the
same commercial rights in Cuba. Porto
Rico and the Philippines as would be
enjoyed by the United States. He
pointed out that the treaty was based
upon the principle that Spain had re-
linquished sovereignty over Cuba in
order that the island should become
independent and not be annexed to the
United States.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
sIurder by an Infatuated Man.

st. Louis, July 5.-Mrs. Grace Miller,
the young wife of William Miller, q
grocer, doing business on North Broad
way, was shot to death yesterday by
her husbands clerk, Eugene Donnelly.
After the shooting Mrs Miller had
fallen mortally wounded and Donnelly
leaned over her body and, raising her
head, kissed her lips. This done, he
retreated from the scene with a cool
warning TO the frenzied husband, who
had witnessed the farewell caress, not
TO follow on penalty of his life. Il
IL believed that Donnelly was infatu-
ated with Mrs. Miller and that the kill
ing was done in q spasm Of jealousy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
THE RECRUITS NEEDED.
Gen. Otis Informs the War Department of
tho Exact Conditions Of the
Regiments.

Washington, July 5.-The adjutant
generals Office yesterday gave out a
statement based ON cable advices from
Gen. Otis regarding the number Of re-
cruits required to all the vacancies In
the regular regiments now In the
Philippines, the transports available
for the return of volunteers and for
the transportation Of fresh troops to
the Philippines and the estimated time
It will take to complete the work OF
enlistment. Gen. Otis dispatch TO the
department Is as follows:
Manila, July 2.-Adjutant General Washing
ton: Number Of recruits required 70 I'LL com.
panies TO i2s each regular regiment: Infantry
Third, s3s; Fourth, 30i; Sixth, IT'S: Ninth, Is;
Twelfth. 300; Thirteenth, 50; Fourteenth.
40; Sixteeh... y7I; Seventeenth. 81;
Eighteenth. SO; Twentieth, sss; Twenty
hrst 1876: Twenty-second. 40; Twenty-third,
90; First artillery, Q: Third. eS5; Fourth. =;
Fifth. 2; Sixth, 9J Fourth cavalry. ip3; en-
gineers,7. Volunteers yet 70 DO returned. In
fantry: California. LIS; Colorado. liza; Ida
bo, sos; North Dakota, 6ss; Wyoming. BIO;
Minnesota, i,i6S; South Dakota, OF; Montana,
900; California artillery, 49, Washington. i.0dS;
Tennessee. $40; Kansas, Lose; Nevada cavalry.
%; Wyoming artillery. IS: Iowa, e9j; signal
CORPS iO6 California and Colorado preparing
TO take transports Sherman and Warren, leave
shortiy.-Otis.
The department sums up the situa-
ton as outlined by Gen. Otis, in the
following statement:
To meet the requirements Of the returning
volunteers, the quartermaster's department re-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08

Lord Rosse, who built the famous
telescope that bears his name, was an
expert mechanic and was also some
what careless about his dress. On ono
OCCASION the earl was looking through
the engine room of a large manufac-
tory. He suddenly became much in
terestcd in something he saw, and.
taking out his watch, stood looking
from II TO the machine with peculiar
smile on his face.
The engineer came along. "Well,
what's up?" he growled. "What are
you grinning at? What have you to
find fault WITH"
"Oh," answered Lord Rose, II am
not finding fault. / am calculating
how long before the boiler explodes-"
Boiler explodes? Why, you're
crazy, man. You get out Of this"
"WelL" said the earl, III you work
ten minutes longer with that screw
loose there the boiler will certainly ex-
plods."
The engineer looked at the screw In
dicated, jumped at 1t and fastened It
as soon as he could.
"Why didn't you say that sooners"
he demanded.
"Why should II" answered Lord
Rosse. '.I've never yet had an oppor-
tunity Of seeing boiler explode
Tit-Bits.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
A TORNADO In NEBRASKA.
a Twister Near Ainsworth Kills Woman.
Injuries Several Persons and De-
stroys Farm Buildings

Ainsworth, Neb., July GA destruct-
I've tornado passed Ainsworth two
miles to the north yesterday afternoon,
killing one woman and tearing houses,
barns, fences and bridges into kindling
wood. The tornado seemed to form
about Is miles northwest Of Ainsworth.
The motion OF the funnel-shaped cloud
was most distinct and was witnessed
by the entire population. 1t was first
noticed about four o'clock and WINS
headed In direct line for this town,
finally passing just north and break
ing about three miles east.
Its first destructive work was on the
farm of John Strohm, four miles north
west Of Ainsworth, demolishing every
thing in sight. Luckily the family
took TO, a cave, and no one was injured.
II next struck the house of William
Lockmiller, a mile to the east. Mrs.
Lockmiller had sought refuge in the
cellar with three small children. Her
eldest son not coming and fearing he
might be killed in the barn where he
was working, Mrs. Lockmiller started
to call him just rs the tornado reached
them. As she arrived at the door the
house was moved from its foundation
and she was crushed into a lifeless
mass and her body nearly severed in
twain ut the waist. The children,
however, were unhurt, the funnel do
ing no further damage than moving
the house few feet, tearing off
portion of the roof and hurting the
perth distance away.
The farm of Rev. Mr.. T. W. belong,
about two miles north Of town, was
next visited. Here the funnel remained
almost stationary for few moments,
while its tail swung around to the east
of the house, striking the stable, corn
cribs and sheds and whirling them in n
confused mass over the prairie to the
north, leaving the house intact. A
later, however, 1t enveloped the
house in cloud and when it cleared
away not even the foundation was left
Rev. Delong and family,
consisting Of wife and three children,
had taken refuge in the cellar and were
unhurt. Several other farm houses
were demolished.
All crops were completely destroyed
and much stock killed in the path of
the storm.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Tho System Proving Great Source Of I'd
ucation 20 the Farming Glasses
of the Country.

Washington, July 5.-The rural free
delivery service has been reorganized
by the post Office department. Last
week superintendent Of Free Delivery
Machin, who has charge Of the rural
free delivery service, called In all the
inspectors of the service fol- confer
ence. As n result Of this conference
1t was decided to form two rural free
delivery divisions in the country and
appoint superintendent for each
division. The divisions will be known
as the eastern and western divisions.
Francis NJ. Dice has been appointed
superintendent of the western division.
He will make his headquarters
at indianapolis. Conquest Clarke
has been appointed superintendent Of
the eastern division, with headquarters
In Washington. The inspectors re-
ported that free rural delivery was
proving popular everywhere. Wherever
II is tried there is always, ut the start,
q protest from the fourth-class post
masters and star route men. The
fourth-class postmasters and star
reuters have even gone SO far, In many
instances, as to get up petitions stating
the preferences of the signers for the
country post Office to the rural free de-
livery. Where this was done the rural
free delivery inspector made q person.
al canvass of the people to be
served to ascertain their real
sentiment and in no instance was
1t found that over five per cent Of
them were in favor of continuing the
old system. The rural free delivery,
the inspectors report, Is proving n
great source of education to the farm
ing class Of the country. On routes
where before the Inauguration of the
service no daily paper was taken IL or
IS are now taken. The farmer would
not subscribe for daily paper when
he was obliged TO go to the post Office
every day to secure 1t. Now that 1t is
delivered every day in the box at his
gate he is glad of the opportunity to
take one when he can afford II. As a
result thousands of farmers and their
families, who, previous to the inaugura-
ton of the rural free delivery service
gave little heed to current events, are
now fully informing themselves and
keeping abreast of the times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08

In addition to the 90 world congresses
already decided upon for the Paris ex-
position, preparations are being made
for what will be the most interesting
and far-reaching of all, namely, the
congress for consideration of uni
versal language called esperanto"
Hopes are entertained by those who
have studied 1t that it will be taken up
by all nations. Its great recommends
tion is said to be the facility with which
1t can be learned. The grammar of
esperanto, by DR.. Zamenhof, the Rus
sian savant, is marvelously easy and
can be learned in an hour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY.

Don't apologize for the appearance Of
your photographs-make them look
right.
Choose your subjects well. Don't
take q picture that isn't picture when
it's finished.
After taking q snap shot Of Tenby
church recently IN English photo
grapher was puzzled to End on hisplate
the image Of q vessel dressed In bunting
and upside down. lie read In the news
papers next day Of launch at FEM
broke. seven miles away. end concluded
that he bad photographed . mirage,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
A FLOOD DISASTER.
Tho Brazos Valley xnundated-The village
Of Dewey Washed Away and Many
Lives Lost.

Dallas, Tex, July B.-Another food
disaster, which, from the first bulletin
received here, appears to be worse than
that ut Calvert on Friday and Saturday
last, occurred yesterday afternoon in
the Brazos valley, about 100 miles down
the river from Calvert. Reports say
that the large steel bridge Of the Mis-.
souri,, Kansas & Texas railway at
Dewey station, near the crossing Of the
Brazos river, Is gone. The river in that
section began rising suddenly Monday
and last night was six feet higher than
ever before known. Immense drifts Of
houses, trees, fences, etc., are floating
past Sealey and Dewey.
p Alarming reports are coming In from
La Grange and Sealey of loss Of life in
the vicinity Of BrooSshire. Houston
has been appealed TO for help and
Mayor Brashear, of that city, issued
proclamation yesterday evening call
ing for men and boats to rescue those
in danger. The Missouri, Kansas &
Texas railway Is sending out relief
trains from Houston, La Grange and
other points.
A dispatch from Houston stated that
the food situation was improved every
where yesterday except in Waller coun.
ty. The small village of Dewey has
been washed away and many people
whereabouts are in danger of their lives.
A brief report from BroolSshire says Is
persons have been drowned already
and many more may soon be. A relief
train was sent out Of here with boats
and physicians, but not nearly enough.
The people were not warned and had
no time to escape. In the afternoon II
was reported that between 100 and $50
farmers and their families were on
small hill near where Dewey was and
which has since become an island with
the water slowly rising. 1t is feared
that many Of them have been lost. No
reports can be had until morning. The
total number of dead accurately re.
ported at all points now reaches 63, 40
of them in Robertson county. This is
not believed to be half. Calvert is re-
fusing offers Of assistance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
HAVANA CELEBRATED.
Cuban Youngsters Caught the Infection
and Fired on Many crackers-A sa-
lutte Fired from Cabanas.

Havana, July 5.-The Prado and
other streets Of Havana were as noisy
yesterday, doubtless, as was any quar-
ter of New York, Chicago or San Fran
cisco. Cuban youngsters caught the
infection and were given many dime
to buy frecrackers, which they re-
ligiously invested. Some enthusiastic
Cuban annexationists hired band,
gave 800 American flags to boys and
men who would march and then pa
raded the streets for two hours, draw
ing large and cheering crowds. At
noon q salute of IS guns was fred at
Cabanas fortress. The Sixth United
States infantry paraded, while the reg
mental band played national airs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08

SURGEON ]. c. BOYD, Of the navy, one
Of the United States delegates to the
recent tuberculosis congress at Berlin,
is preparing q report for the navy de-
partment on the work of the congress.
DIR. Boyd thinks the results Of the con-
gress will be important. The chief
question now interesting the profess
sion Is the preparation Of an effective
serum to combat the disease. Even In
advanced stages the disease can be now
90 checked that an individual may with
care and good climate live out his al
lotted span with only u fraction of the
lung area possessed by normal sub
ject.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-07-08
Four Llvea Ioat In 3 ChIcaEo Fire.

Chicago, July -Four people are be-
lieved to be dead beneath the tottering
walls of the Western Paper Stock COM
pany's plant which burned yesterday.
The dead: Bartholomew Sparkien-
wectz, 80 years old; Julius 0stowsky,
80 years old; Mrs. Josie Doyle, 81 years
old, and Stefanie Bagdcis. Courageous
work by several resulted In the rescue
of large proportion of the 100 women
and 20 men who were employed in the
building. but eight Of the more impet-
mons and frenzied ones were badly
hurt in escaping from the blazing
structure. All Of the injured women
were taken 10 st. Lulxe's hospital.