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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Pain Conquered, Health Rs.
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and would recommend your Compound
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letter will help others to find cure
for their troubles. Mrs. DELLA
REMcKER, RENSSELAER,, IND.
The serious ills OF women develop
from neglect Of early symptoms. Every
pain and ache has q cause, and the
warning they give should not be disre-
garded.
Mrs. Pinlkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply
sician and will give every woman free
advice who is puzzled about her
health. Mrs. Pinlxham's address -
Lynn, Mass. Don't put of writing until
health is completely broken down.
Write ut the first indication Of trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
SAYS 1T IS A SHAM.
Senator PettIgrew, OF South Dakota, Ridi-
cules the War Now Gong on In the
Philippines Islands.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-"This government
should recall every soldier in the Phil.
ippines Immediately, apologize to the
world for the error we have made and
then turn the island over to native
government" United States Senator
Z. +. Pettigrew, of South Dakota, who
was in Chicago yesterday on his way
from the east to his home in Sioux
Falls, gave the foregoing rs, in his
opinion, the only honorable course for
this country to pursue in the orient.
Senator Pettigrew said: This civiliz-
ing war talk is all n sham. Any peo-
pie can maintain as good government
as they have right to have and you
cannot give them better one"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
A FAIR DEMONSTRATION.
They Were Satisfied the Thing Could
No Done, bat By Some
One Elise.

Mark Twain and his friend, Rev. Joseph
81. Twitchell, once planned. q bicycle ride
from Hartford, Conn. their. home), to
Boston, and wrote beforehand TO- an &C
ouaintance In the latter city telling him
their line Of route and Whist time be might
expect 10 see them arrive. The appointed
time was an ideal one for long. run, and
the two friends started quite early IN the
morning. But neither OF them was accus-
toned 70 long rides, 90 after II or 10 miles
had been ridden, IL became apparent that
each Of the riders was. waiting for the 9th.
err TO say something. Finally Twain said, as
they came in sight Of the railway station IN
small town they had entered: Lets take
the train the rest Of the way"
OF course Mr.. Twitchell agreed, and SO
the acquaintance in Boston was surprised
BY seeing the two friends walk up to his
door about one o'clock in the afternoon. He
erected cS ed them warmly, and addressing Mr..
good time, didn't your
"Oh, fairly good time for novices," was
"What time did you leave Hartford" he
asked Of Mr.. Clemens.
about seven q. m"
"What, you don't mean to cay that you
have ridden all the way from Hartford to
Boston on your bicycles!"
"No," replied Mark Twain, "but we, rode
far enough to demonstrate that 1t could be
ne."-Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
To cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundmoney lift failsto cure. Csc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
An Excellent Combination.

An Excellent Combination.
The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles Of plants known 10 be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them In the form most refreshing 70 the
taste aud acceptable 10 the system. II
Is the one perfect strengthening laxA-
tive, cleansing the system eifectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per
mapsntly. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, mike It the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing hgs
are used, Is they ere pleasant 70 the
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by q method
known 70 the CALIFORNIA FI9 SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get It's beneficial
effects and TO avoid limitations, please
remember the full name Of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP 90.
San HRAUcfeco. car.
pUrplle ~ al pFlgEiaa -Prle, ep. psF ba,iie
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
LOVERS DIE TOGETHER.


Arapahce, Nno., Aug. l2.-Worlsmen
repairing the high school building to-
day brought 70 light double tragedy.
In one of the rooms was found the
body of James Bloodworth, Il revolver
tightly clasped in one hand. lie was
dead and evidently had been for several
hours. Lying partly across the body
of Bloodworth was that OF Miss
Grace Cooper. She was breath.
ing, but unconscious, when found
and died shortly after. Both had been
shot through the temple. Bloodworth
was 81 and Miss Cooper 10. They had
been keeping company for some time,
to which the parents of the girl OBJ
jected. A note signed by both of them
stated IL was case Of suicide and gave
the opposition to their love affairs as
the cause.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
OVER SEVEN MILLIONS.
Tho Financial Loss Caused by the Recent
Floods In Texas IL Awful to
Contemplate.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Mr. L. 8.
Holmes, Jr., IN expert Of the statistical
bureau of the department of agricul-
ture, has just completed n report to
Chief Statistician Hyde, Of that depart
ment, embodying the results Of tour
Of the food devastated region Of Texas
and making careful estimate Of the
damage done, the aggregate Of which
he places at s7,414.O0O. Although near
ly 90 per cent. of the total loss occurred
in the destruction of or injury to grow
ing crops, the damage to farm property
and the losses of live stock, etc,
amount to the large sum Of ss44,0
The land itself is damaged by washing
and gulleying to the extent of over
$500, 200, but of this loss about one-half
IL estimated as offset by the increased
future productivcness resulting from
the alluvial deposit left by the food.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
HE TOOK THE PLEDGE.
Mayor Woodward, Of Atlanta, Ga, soi-
cmniy Promises Not to Drink During
His Term of Onice.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 15.-Mayor James
g. Woodward, against whom impeach.
ment proceedings have been contcm-
plated for some time by the city coun-
Gil and whose resignation has been
asked for by that body, made solemn
promise to the councilmen and
aldermen at n meeting yesterday
that he would not take another drink
during his term of Office. He further
stated that he would cease his indiscre-
tions, and promised that If he did not
sustain his promises, he would resign.
Acting upon these avowals, the city
council has dismissed the committee
appointed to investigate the mayors
conduct and all differences between
them have been righted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
BRYAN AT DIES MONIES.
He Addresses the Democratic Delegates
and Says the President should Call
an Extra Session of Congress.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 10. William ].
Bryan spoke for two hours at the Au-
ditorium last night to an audience of
$500 people. The house was crowded
and the audience, which included prac-
tically all the delegates to the demo-
cratic convention, took every opportu.
nifty to applaud. Mr.. Bryan closed his
speech by lengthy discussion on i'm
perialism, saying, among other things;
This government ought TO make declaration
Of good intentions toward the Philippines rs IL
did toward Cuba. The president ought to have
done so. or. II he did not have the power, should
have asked congress TO do IT, Now he might
call special session TO ask for the power
Cleveland called q special session TO repeal the
Sherman act, and Mckinley called one.
special session now would cost much money. but
not nearly SO much rs the continuance Of the
Wur
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
RICHARD HoBsoN AGAIN.
the Naval Hero Makes IN Inter estins No.
port ON His Experiments In Manila
Harbor and Vicinity.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Naval Con.
structor Richmond Pearson Hobson
was heard from by the navy depart
ment yesterday for the first time Mt any
length since he was assigned to duty
In charge Of the Spanish ships raised
from Manila harbor and now undergo
ing repairs at Hong Kong. His report
ID unusually interesting, dealing in
general questions, such rs the need Of
a large dock yard in the Orient, the in
creasing shipping ut Manila and the
prospect that Manila will succeed Hong
Kong as the emporium Of the east, the
value of Chinese labor in all branches
of industry, etc. He also says the
three Spanish ships which are com.
pleted will be worth to the government
about 100000, aud lie contemplates
trying to raise three more Spanish ves-
sells now at the bottom of Manila bay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
An Impudent Negro Lynched.

New Orleans, Aug. 12.-News Of
lynching in Grant parish, La, has
been brought out through the finding
of a negro's mutilated body floating in
the Naytachie creek. The victim was
Man Singleton, who some days ago
went TO the house Of v. Boyett, n
planter, and asked food Of Mrs. Boyett,
who was alone in the house. She
brought some food TO the front gate
when the negro ordered her to carry 1t
for him across the road. Mrs. Boyett
Immediately ran into the field where
her husband was ut work. The de-
tails Of the pursuit Of the negro, Of his
capture and execution are very meager.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
TO sUBDUE AGUINALDo.
Secretary Root Says More Recruits VIII
he Called for II Necessary to Exter-
inmate the Insurgent Chief.

Washington, Aug. 15.-"We propose
to continue recruiting until Aguinaldo
is captured, said Secretary Root when
asked II the provisional army of $4,000
men would be-enlisted. President Nc
Kinley will call upon congress for more
troops II 100. 900 men are not enough to
subdue Aguinaldo, deal with the situa-
ton in Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, Guam
and garrison this country. Secretary
Root has telegraphed the governors OF
all states, asking them to recommend
two officers who had served in the
Spanish war, with view to offering
the additional IL regiments, which will
be organized at once. 1t is the inten-
tion of the president to subdue Agui-
naldo and his followers without unnec-
essary delay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
AWFUL HURRICANE.
Islands In West Indian Waters
Stricken With Storm and Flood.
In Ponce, Porto Rico, ut Least 500 Persons
Wcro Drowned-Famine Follows In the
Storms Wake and Secretary Root
Appeals for Aid.

Ponce, p. R., Aug. 12.-In the recent
storm which struck Ponce the place
was flooded and Mt least 300 persons
were drowned. Two hundred bodies,
mostly those of poor people and in.
GLIDING many children, have been re-
covered. All the buildings are dam.
aged and hundreds have been destroyed.
The soldiers and fircmen worked hero
!cally saving lives. There Is no drink.
ing water, gas, ice or electric light.
The commissary stores ut Playa were
destroyed, the city is short of food and
the army officers are distributing ra-
tons. Fifteen vessels in the harbor
were driven ashore.
A mob of 1000 persons threatened
the alcalde, Porrata Doria but they
were dispersed by the Fifth cavalry.
The alcalde has been deposed on ac-
count Of negligence. MAJ. Myers, OF
the Eleventh infantry, In acting as
alcalde in response to popular demand.
The sum of $1,000 will bs ,eded 10
clean the streets. The sapitai,y condi.
ton is serious and assistance isneeded.
All the crops are totally ruined, the
wires are all down and little news Is
obtainable from the interior.
Abonita, incluiii ling the barr acks, has
been destroyed, out no lives lost there.
Juan Diaz has been devasts ted. Forty
six lives were lost there. Arroyo,
Guayama, Salinas and San Isabel are
reported to have been totally demol-
ished. Sixteen lives lost here. The
railroad between Ponce AMI va too has
been destroyed and the militia y road
Is impossible. The river is flowing
over the road for two miles.
Mayaguez escaped serious injury.
Bananas are the sole food here. The
poems have gone to San Juan and its
vicinity, which are comparatively un-
injured.
At Guayamo the houses are still
standing. Seven persons were killed
there. A number of houses were pill
Jagged, squads of soldiers were unable
to maintain order and starvation
threatens the population. The water
supply of San Juan has buen stopped.
The Coamo Springs hotel has been
wrecked. II belonged to the Porto
Rico company of Philadelphia.
Secretary Roots Appeal.
Washington, Aug. 1a.-The war de-
partmcnt yesterday took prompt meas
ures for the relief of the hurricane suf-
ferers in Porto Rico. Secretary of War
Root yesterday sent the following ap-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
MR.. CASE ENTERS DENIAL.
He Says the @. A. r. Pension Investigating
Committee Has Made No Report on
Mr.. Evans Conduct.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 16.-Col.
II. Is. Case, of this city, one Of the FIVE
members of the G. A. r. committee ap-
pointed to investigate the Office of PEN
sion Commissioner Ii. Clay Evans, de-
MES emphatically the report that the
committee has decided to exonerate
Mr.. Evans. Col. Case yesterday made
the following statement:
There has rs yet never been report OF the
committee given out; In fact, It has never been
written. Each mans views will be sent TO T.
u. Brown, Of GAINESVILLE, who Is chairman OF
the committee. He will draft report ind this
will be submitted to the committee ut It's meet
Ing In Washington, September I. Then, and not
until then, will anyone know what the report Is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
a.What hatY
A Profane silence.

A story is going the rounds Of golf match
between Rev. DIR. Sterret and Justice Har-
Ian OF the United States supreme court. The
incident occurred at Chevy Chase Golf
club, one Of the prominent organizations
near Washington, during meeting be.
TWEEN these two ardent. golfers. The doctor
discovered that his ball teed up in tempting
style for Ss fine SGa i. s Ses a1d with Viz ias
the preliminary "waggles," and with q su.
preme effort-missed the ball. For fully
minute he gazed at the tantalizing sphere
without uttering word. At length Jus.
tice Harlan remarked solemnly: doctor,
that was the most profane silence ever
listened to."-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Nsrro Mason. Arrrlryed.

Springfield, O., Aug. Adjournment
colored masons OF Ohio met here last
night and expressed dissatisfaction con-
corning President McKinley's silence
on the lynching question, and his re-
fusal TO commission colored officers.
They threatened to remain away from
the polls in n body at the coming cleo
tons and will distribute an address
to colored voters setting forth the
above complaint.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Enrtx I.ivaa for One.

Chicago, Aug. IA special from Ell
Paso, Tex, says: 'Ncws was received
from Montezuma that when Gen. Torres
learned that his nephew had been
killed by the Yaquis he promptly or
dered that 30 prisoners who had fallen
into his hands during the engagement
of three weeks ago be put to death and
they were accordingly taken out and
shot ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
subscribes to Anti-Imperialist League.

Boston, Aug. l6.-In transmitting
his latest contribution of $1,000 to the
Anti-Imperialist league, Andrew Car
negic, writing from Skibo castle, says:
have asked my cashier TO send you another
81 ,OOJ TO enable you 10 carry on the good work.
an greatly pleased with your reply TO those
who denounced true patriots as traitors. II Is
they who trample American principles under
foot who are traitors, not we who stand for the
doctrine OF our fathers
In support of the claim that Admiral
Dewey lisa anti-imperialist, the league
offers official correspondence between
the various American consuls and the
admiral
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Left q Fortune TO Charity.

Kansas City, No., Aug. 15.-Joseph
Benoist's will, fled for probate to-day,
leaves So, 900 in cash to different char
table institutions in Kansas City. He
left $40, 900 in cash to the Christian
Brothers Catholic college, of st. Louis,
and nearly all the rest Of his estate to
this same college TO build branch col
lege in Kansas City and to buy a site
for another branch college in old West
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 12.-Capt
Mason, OF the steam whalcr Jeanne,
confirms previous reports Of the dam
age done to st. Michael's shipping in
The storm which ragged around and in
st Michael's island July IL The
wrecks OF 80 river steamers thrown in
discriminatory upon the beach Of the
island bear testimony TO the force and
fury Of the gale. OF this number,
Capt. Mason says, IS are wrecked be-
yond repair. The full damage, he
stated, exceeded $500. 0oo.- Hesaw e9o,-
900 steamers offered for $4,000 and
other wrecks for 800.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
nrook.,a clark Hns the Fever.

Havana, Aug. 16.-Mr. Mills, q clerk
in the headquarters Of Gen. Brooke,
was stricken with yellow fever. Other
clerks having rooms at the house where
he lived have been quarantined and
their effects fumigated. The total
number OF cases of yellow fever Off
cially reported in Havana this year is
80, of which only IL have proved fatal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Thn ZInnl.ts, conrrraa.

Basic, Switzerland. Aug. l6.-The
third congress Of Zionists assembled
to-day. with 500 delegates present, In
GLIDING n number Of Americans and
English. In his inaugural address DR..
Herzl, who presided, declared that one
Of the primary objects Of the movement
was 70 acquire q charter from the
Turkish government authorizing set
Elements In Palestine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
wouldn,t Take Any Chances.

A certain Nauvoo woman assured her hus-
band that she never told him lie and never
would. He told her that he did not doubt 1t,
but would hereafter cut notch in the piano
when he knew she deceived him. mo you
WON'T" she screamed; I'm not going to
have my piano ruined. Chicago Inter
Ocean,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
nr.in Work and Exercise.

Il has been declared that three hours OF
brain work will destroy more brain tissue
than q whole day Of physical exercise.
America is filled with men and women VINO
earn their living by their brains. Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters makes the mind act
i've and vigorous. This medicine Is tonic
an appetizer, and q sure cure Tor dyspep-
sia. It has fifty years record ofcures. zee
that Q private Revenue Stamp covers the
neck Of the bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Foreign Trade for July.

Washington, Aug. lo.-The imports
Of merchandise into the United States
in July amounted TO $50. 095, IT'S, Of
which nearly s9G,OOO.OOO was free Of
duty. The increase as compared with
July, 1898, was about S9,OOO.OO0. The
exports Of domestic merchandise dur
ing July amounted to go, 9Ss, 48s, an
increase of over sc, 900, 600.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
MAY crnnh the Rebellion.

Puerto Plata, San Domingo, Aug. 10.
The government forces commanded by
Gen. Escoboza have defeated the insur-
gents The rout was almost q massa-
ere. The wounded on both sides are
said to be numerous. The engagement
Is considered by the government as
decisively ending the Jiminez uprising.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
WIN Mean Practically No Oppositlon.

st. Louis, Aug. 16.-Gov. William ].
Stone had the following to say regard
ing the purported interview with Rich
ard Croker. covered in New York dis
patch: IF it is true that Mr.. Croker
really favors the nomination OF Mr..
Bryan, Tammany will certainly follow
him, and there will be practically no
opposition to Mr.. Bryan in the conven-
At4,,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
pIaz win he IN ChIcaro.

Chicago, Aug. 1G-President Porfrio
Diaz-will be guest Of Chicago during
the fall festival and the exercises Mt
tending the laying of the cornerstone
Of the new federal building October 0.
This information was conveyed to Rich
ard s. Lyon, president of the board Of
trade, In q letter received from the
president Of Mexico yesterday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19

Pretoria, Aug. 16-The executive
council concluded It's session At 1850
D. m, when orders were issued 70 the
Geld comets 70 give out hauser rides
In exchange for MArtini-Henry riIise
A great crowd gathered 10 rereive he
arms
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
nhnrnh Rinia An Irnlnnd.

Londonderry, Ireland, Aug. 10
Irishmen wrecked a Methodist church
here yesterday evening while the Meth
odists stoned the Catholic chapel. The
mayor has issued proclamation en-
towering military officers TO act as
magistrates and additionalso soldiers and
police have been called out.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
They Are Recess Appointments.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Director Mer-
riam has sent out the commissions OF
all the supervisors of the census. These
appointments are of the ''recess" vari-
ETY. and they viii hold only until the
senate shall have confirmed the perma-
nent appointments. The same men
will have to be reappointed in every
instance
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
I.aaisa Can Wear shoes

Ono sixe smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, powder for the feet. II makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, aching feet ingrowing nails, corns
stores. CSC Trial package FREE by mail.
Address Allen s. 0lmsted. lie Roy, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Like the Admiral.

Mrs. Stubb-John, is that you coming
home at such an unearthly hour! a.,
Mr.. Stubb-Yes, M.Maria; the club had
q little D.Dewey toast tonight. :,
"NNcll, you remind me OF Dewey"
ar w.what way, M.Maria"
"a long time coming home. Chicago
Evening News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
Not n Pauper I'm Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 15.-Within the
borders of Oklahoma territory there Is
not n single poorhouse. There are no
paupers in Oklahoma, so that the ter
ritorial legislatures have had no occa-
sion to make provision for this class of
unfortunates.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-19
An Optimistic View.

"The lies,the blamed newspapers publish
about u, said one politician TO another, lis
enough 10 drive q man TO drink"
..Yes, that's 90" replied the other, but
still we have no cause for complaint"
Why mott" asked the first, IN surprise.
reply. hThey might publish the truth. -
Chicago Evening News.