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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
UNITED STATES MAILS.
In His Annual Report Postmaster General
3. Smith Gives interesting Facts and
Makes Several Recommendations


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The postmaster general saws:
Thu mos, ur,er, rsea n, tho nostai service IN
the rec,,ac,,,or q, ,he srorrno,,s wronys which
have grown up in the perversion and abuse Of
the privileges accorded by law to second-class
matter. There ore many improvements and nd
vances waiting development and application;
opportunities for specdicr transmission and de-
livery; fields for broadening tho scope OF tho
mail service and bringing 1t closer home TO the
people; possibilities OF reduced postage; but
above md beneath nnd beyond oil OF these
measures Of progress, which experience
and intelligence are working out IN inc ro-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

'He carried the letter around in his pocket
for FIVE weeks"
'Then what did he doY
"He wrote to his fatherin.law asking him
what he ID better do. His fatherin.law wrote
right back and said he was awfully glad his
son-in.law had written. The letter reminded
him that he had letter in his own pocket
that he had been carrying around for six
weeks"
Didn't he offer any advicef"
mot word. So Briggs fused around and
worried, and at last opened the envelope TO
see how much mischief he had done by re-
tanning II. What do you suppose II con.
tanned! A recipe for making tamarind jelly,
clipped from some newspaper, together with
two almanac jokes and sample Of cheap
gingham. Briggs flung the whole outfit in the
fire and felt better. But he chuckles every
time he thinks Of his old father.in.law and
the burden he may still be Carrying
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

By local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There u
only one way 70 cure deafness, and that 4
by constitutional remedies. Deafness ID
caused BY an inAamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
sound or Imperfect hearing, and when 1t I.
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases Of OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which IL nothing but an infamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F.J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
A Great Sale of Wool.

st. Louis, Dec, A syndicate of
eastern mills has consummated deal
here for 1850. 900 pounds Of wool. The
terms of the sale were private, but 1t
is said the wool sold for four cents a
pound more than the price at which
the same lot was offered short time
ago, and the deal amounted to more
than $3.50, 900. All of this wool is what
is known to the trade as territory
WOOL" Sixty cars will be required to
transport it to its destination in the
east. 1t is the greatest sale OF wool
ever made in the west.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

,ncee beed 10 the oers Which ape
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 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 q
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 1850 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-
prcssage, and even this 10 cents is allowed on
first purchase amounting TO one dollar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
civ. the ChIIdren n DRINK

called Grain.O. 1t is a delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
Is free from all its injurious properties.
nerves. 1t is not q stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about as
much as coffee. 10 and 25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
Non.sinkable Boats.

The latest invention for saving life comes
from London, and is non-sinkable boat. II
people would pay as much attention to the
preservation OF life in other ways, there
would be a great improvement. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is life preserver, discov.
cred so years ago. II cures dyspepsia, indi.
gestion and all forms Of stomach trouble. It
Is an excellent tonic for the whole system
and may be had from any druggist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
Centennial Of washington's Death.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Arrangements
are about completed for the masonic
celebration of the centennial of the
death of Worshipful George Washing
ton on December II The principal
ceremonies will be ut Mount Vernon
and will include masonic rites at the
new tomb and an address at the man.
sion by President Mckinley.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
scovs Tint Pass I'm the Might.

Jacques leaned over the gunwale Of the
troit river. He smoked his pipe.
Pierre hung over the rail Of the scow that
was upward bound. He also was enveloped
in hazy smoke.
In the moonlight the two boatmen rec.
ognized each other.
"H'llo, Pierre. How you geet along"
ooh, been geet along. How you geet
along"
"0h, I been geet along. too"
"How. your seek fatair geet along,
"My fatair? Oh. she geet along. She been
died last week."-Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Chicago, Dec. &-Excited by liquor
and enraged by the fight Of his wife
70 the house OF her parents. Charles
Lamb, blacksmith employed by the
Illinois steel works. last night shot
and killed his father-in-law, Charles
MURDER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Port Jervis, N. Y, Dec. A-Burglars
blew open n safe in John Howard's
drug store at Hancock and an aged
woman was burned to death in the FIRE
that followed. After the forcing of the
safe the burglars secured their booty.
several hundred dollars, and escaped.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
m. Ipvented the Potter Proas.

New York, Dec. 4.-Charles Potter,
Jr.. the printing press inventor, died
Mt his home In Plainfeld, N. j., Satur-
day, aged rs. He had been sick some
time with n complication OF diseases.
He had amassed fortune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

New York. Dec. Rev. Dr.. Ben5a.
min F. De Costa, who, In September
last resigned the rectorship Of the
Protestant Episcopal church Of St.
johnson the Evangelist. was yesterday
reoelved int thu Roman cathrltf
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
Eyerything q pisea.e.

doctor, If microbes in food are hurtful,
what makes me get SO stout!"
"0h, my dear madam, there is a flesh.
producing microbe, you know. "-Indianapo-
Lis journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
Unduc Haste.

The Circassian-What became Of the fel
low who started in to fast 40 days?
The Wild Man-De manager advanced him
gittin' to a restaurant.-N. Y. Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
Fieht for the LlshtweIEht ChAmploashIp,

New York, Dec. 4-Frank Erne, Of
Buffalo, and Jack o'Brien, OF this city,
will fight tonight for the lightweight
championship Of the world before the
Coney Island Sporting club Erne Is
the favcrite in the betting and both
men are said TO be trained to the hour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Some folks say this worl' is not dey home.
OATS why dey moves Whenever house rent
come due.-Atlanta Constitution.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
A IND Cnne.

POStorHou ARE troubled Lsl with insomnia mia
when it's time to get up.-Puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

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been no time since the destruction OF inc span
| ish squadron by Admiral Dewey when II was
possible TO withdraw our forces from the is-
lands, either with honor 70 ourselves or safety
| 10 the Inhabitants"
Tho course thus clearly indicated has been
unfiinchingly pursued. The rebellion must DO
nut down Civil government cannot DO thor
| oughly established until order Is restored. With
O devotion and gallantry worthy Of It's most
brilliant history, the army, nbly and Loyalty u.s.
sisted BY the navy, has carried on this unwel-
| come, but most righteous campaign, with richly
| deserved success The noble self-sacrlfice with
which our soldiers and sailors whose service
| had expired refused 10 anvil themselves OF their
right 70 return home as long as they were need
ed ut the front forms one OF the brightest pages
In our annals Although their operations have
been somewhat interrupted and checked by q
rainy season OF unusual violence and duration,
they have gained ground steadily In every direc-
! ton, and now look forward confidently 70
speedy completion OF their task.
communicate these facts 10 the congress for
its Information md action. Everything indl-
Gates that with the speedy suppression OF the
Tagalo rebellion, life In the archipelago will
soon assume It's ordinary course under the pro-
| lection OF our sovereignty and the people Of
| those favored islands will enjoy prosperity
and freedom which they have never before
known. Already hundreds Of schools IRE
open and filled with children. Religious free
dom Is sacredly assured and enjoyed. Tho
courts are dispensing justice. Business Is boz
ginning to circulate In Its accustomed channels
Manila, whose inhabitants were fleeing to the
country few months aso, Is now o populous
and thriving mart Of commerce The earnest
and unrcmitting endcavors OF the commission
aud the admiral and major general commando
ing the department of the Pacific to assure tho
people OF the beneficent intentions OF this gov
crnmcnt, have had their legitimate effect In
convincing the great mass Of them that peace
and safety and prosperity and stable govern.
ment can only be found In loyal acceptance Oh
'he author'V Oh inc ohi'cu S.a.es'
the future government OF inc rhinpp'nes
rests with the congress OF inc uhiteu states.
Few grlver RESPONSIBILITIES nave ever Decn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many DOCTORS bill s. i. Hardy, Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Nd, Dec 2, W
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

II you want favor from your friend, 60
to see him on bright day. II you want to
do him favor, 60 on dark day.-"Ram's
Horn Brown" in indianapolis News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

So long as we have the self.made man,
there will doubtless be a call for the ready
made ancestry.-Detroit Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

To Cure Gold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails 70 cure. 25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

and Fever Is q bottle Of GRovE's TAsTELEss
atasleiess form. No cure mo pay. Pricc.5
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

All is fair in love-except the actions Of
the other fellow-Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Why do they call her servant girl when
she is boss OF the job?-Chicago Chronicle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Dyeing is as simple as washing when you
use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Sold
by all druggists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Tha withdrawal Of the authority Of Spain
frcn ne island OF Cuba xns effected BY the nrst
u January. 70 that the full re-establishment Of
rcaoe found the relinquishcd territory held BY
% IN trust for the inhabitants, maintaining, un-
DER the direction OF the executive, such govern
nont and control therein % should conserve
tn1lic order, restore the productive conditions
p Ilaro 20 long disturbed By the Instability
Nd disorder which prevailed for the greater
I11t q TIC preceding three decades and build
10 Ihal tranquil development OF the domestic
1I1Ie whereby alone can be realized the high
1r1ro1c. a. proclaimed IN the joint resolution
0'Ipl1d b. the congress on the 18th Of April.
~ b. which the United States disclnimed any
Irt1IiIon or intention 10 exercise sovereignty,
I|11Itflon or control over Cuba, exception the
|1tnIIon thereof, and asserted ils deiermi-
||.1 uhon that was accomplished 70 leave the
|.Irncnt and control Of tho island 70 il peo-
ne rIcdEo contained IN thig resolution Il
- t|0ke1l hono1nhlc obligation and mn1the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09

Presented 10 this congress are great oppor
tunitieS. With them come great Responsible.
ties The power confdsd % ~ increases III
weight Of our obligations 10 the people, md VI
must be profoundly sensitive Of them ~ W
contemplate the new and grave problems which
confront rs Aiming only 1t the public good
We cannot err. A right Interpretation Of the
peoples win and Of duty cannot fan 10 insure
wise measures for the welfare Of the islands
which have cone under the authority q
TIE United States and insure 70 The common
interest and lasting honor Of our country.
Never has this nation had more abundSnl
Gauss than during fhs past year Tor thankful
ness 70 God Cor manifold blessings andmorcioA
WILLIAM uoKINk.EE
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-09
lowing tribute to wa.hIngion.

The 18th OF December will be the one hundrcdth
anniversary OF the death Of Washington. For
100 years the republic has had the priceless nd
vantage OF the lofty standard Of character and
conduct which he bequeathed TO the American
people. II Is an inheritance which time. instead
Of wasting, continually increases and enriches
We may justly hope that In the years TO come
the benignnnt influence OF the father Of his
country may be even more potent for good than
IN the century which Is drawing 70 close
have been glad 10 learn that In many parts Of
the country the people will httingly observe
this historic anniversary.
The fundamental requirement for these poo.
pie. as for all people, Is educ Itlon. The free
schoolhouse Il the best preceptor for citizen
ship In the introduction OF modern educa-
tional methods care. however, must be cxer.
cised that changes be not made too abruptly
and that the history and racial peculiarities Of
the inhabitants shall be given due weight Sys
tens OF education In these new possession
founded on common sense methods adapted u
existing conditions and looking 70 the future
movement and Industrial advancement OF thu
peopla will commend 10 them In peculiarly
effective manner the blessings OF free govern.
meut
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-30
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS

Mrs. S. B. Hinerman and Miss Bird
Nuss, of Cameron, were in the city
shopping Tuesday.
C. w. Brockunier is in New York on
q combined business and pleasure
trip.
Mrs. F. C. Harrington and Miss
Laura Raymond, of Pennsboro, were
in the city last night on their way to
Wheeling to visit relatives.--Parkers-
burg Sentinel.
Harry OFT has returned from Florl-
da, where he has been spending the
winter.
Mrs. Frank Gillian, Warrington, is
a guest at the Howell.
Walton Miller, Fairmont; G. r.
Stewart, Charleston; Miss Marie Bert,
Warrington, are at the Windsor.
]. w. Wilkinson, Charleston, and
Harry ST. Reich, New Martinsville, are
stopping at the Stamm.
Lewis D. Grub arrived from Law
renceville yesterday for the Easter va
cation.
Walter C. Sweeney has received
commission as Second Lieutenant in
the regular army He will leave this
week for Washington City to take his
examination.
Gibson Caldwell is home from the
State University for the holidays.
Chas. A. Feinler returned yesterday
from a business trip to Cincinnati
Thos. O'Brien, Jr., will leave to-day
on a business and >&S3sure trip. He
will be gone several days
Hon. Sep. Hall, the Silver Knight,
Of Wetzel, was among his Wheeling
friends yesterday.
Dr. Dahinden formerly with DR..
Rau, left yesterday for Chicago, where
he win be the guest OF relatives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-30
BOWLING.

The Mozart Park Summer Bowling
Tournament is nearly ready for or
ganization as there are now six teams
entered and it is the intention OF the
Park management not to accept more
than ten teams. The season will be
considerably shorter than the winter
tournaments, as twomeeting schedule
will be arranged. In order to give the
beginners chance for prizes the prize
money will be distributed in such way
as'to allow every short end chance
for part of the money. If last year
prizes were liberal this seasons troph-
les will be more so and in addition
several "handicaps" are assured. The
prize for attendance will again be
hung up, but probably in a modified
form. There will likely be prize for
every team having out its full conn
plement every night, that is, the team
that always bowls six men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-30
HOLY WEEK.
Services Of an Interesting Nature at
the Cathedral Last Night--other
Services Of The Week. The Epis-
copal Churches.

The service of the tenebrae was held
last night at ST. JoSeph's Cathedral,
and the congregation crowded the
church. The beautiful services, so full
of significance to those who are famil-
ia with the ritual of the Roman Cath
Ollie church. were followed throughout
with the greatest interest. They were
conducted by the Rev. Father Me-
Bride The solemn chants by the boy
choir were very ereditably done, con-
sidering the short time the choir has
practiced under Prof Rafferty,.
This is Holy Thursday. The high
mass and solemn procession will take
place at ten o'clock this morning. The
exercises will be somewhat different
from former years on account of the
absence OF Bishop Donahue. In the
evening the service Of the tenebrae will
again be celebrated, and the sermon
will be preached by the Rev. William
Walsh, of Santa Clara, W. Va.
AT St Matthew'S p. Il. church the
service of the Three Hours Agony viii
take place on Good Friday afternoon
The music will be an especial feature.
The noon meetings for business men
have been largely attended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-30
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Anda Pleasant Presentation by Wheeling
Lodge of EIks.

Anda Pleasant Presentation by Wheeling
Lodge of Elks.
Wheeling Lodge, No. 2S, B. P. o.
Elks held very largely attended bust
ness meeting last night. The officers
for the ensuing term of one year were
elected, all the old officers being re-
tanned as follows:
Exalted Ruler, Charles Schmidt.
Esteemed Leading knight, Charles
Menkemiller.
Esteemed Loyal knight, Albert
Welty.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Julius
Rizenstein.
Secretary, Thomas O'Bri2l, Jr.
Treasurer, John F. Murphy.
Tyler, James J. Manton.
Alternate to Grand Lodge. A. H.
Weidebusch.
A very pleasing event not down on
the programme Of business for the
evening was the presentation to Mr..
Schmidt of past exalted rulers
charm. The speech was made by Con-
gresham B. B. Dovener, who was very
happy in expressing the appreciation
by the lodge of the conspicuous ser
vices of Mr.. Schmidt in the interest OF
the order Mr.. Schmidt replied in a
very feeling manner.
The jewel is very handsome. The
design is an elk head surrounded by
thirty diamonds. On the reverse side
is the inscription: Presented to Char
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-30
delicious ice cream served at Sample &
Iingerman's opening

8.
Large numbers of ladies were out
yesterday visiting the millinery open
ings. The attendance at Swabacker' S
was unusually large.
The North End Literary and Ath-
letic Association has postponed this
months dance until next Thursday,
April 9th, on account of Lent. The
committee in charge is composed OF
Hon. John Ebert, Col. w. Cox and
Capt A. Beuter. Music will be fur
nished by Bachmann.
Two plain DRINKS were arrested by
the police last night.
The Vigilant Athletic club accepts
the challenge of the Dewey club, and
will make arrangements at the club
house.
General Manager Wright, of the
Wheeling & Elm Grove railway, stated
last night that the demand for more
wages ON the part of employees Of the
road was not made yesterday, nor did
he know that such a demand is con-
templated. The statement was pub
lished in the Register yesterday morn
ing on the authority of an officer of
the Trades Assembly, who stated that
the demand would be made.
Mrs. Bridget Myles, widow of the
late VIM. Myles, and mother Of Artist
John w. Myles, died at her residence,
No. 2154 Main street, yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Myles was a consistent
Christian woman, warm hearted and
generous. and devoted to her family.
Her excellent social traits endeared her
to a wide circle of friends. Arrange
ments for her funeral have not been
made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-30
A VERDICT OF GUILTY
Rendered Last Night in the Case of State v.
Frank johnson.

Frank johnson.
The case CT State V. Frank Johnson,
one of the men indicted for stealing
brass from the Chic River Railway
Compay, and number of manufactor-
les in this vicinity, was put on trial IL
the Criminal Court, Judge Hugus, yes
terday, before a jury composed OF
Louis Gutman, C. H. Copp, Jesse Slim
mel, Henry Nolte, Andrew Vogler, Ed
ward M. LAZY, George Debold, Will
liam L. Howard, James Phillips, Char
les Aul, Leroy Willard and Barney
Burke. c. A. Mabon appeared for de-
tense, while the State was represented
by Prosecuting Attorney Meyer and
Howard & Handlan. In connection
with the charge, there was an allega-
ton of former conviction for larceny.
There was night session of Court,
and after Mr. Meyer had opened for
the State, followed by Mr.. Mabon, for
defense, and Mr.. Howard had closed
in an effective speech, the jury retired,
and in about fifteen minutes returned
with a verdict of guilty. There was a
motion for new trial.