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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Extra Fine Genuine Ap-
pie Juice Vinegar at Dents
Cash Grocery.

We would like someone TO name
q single Republican in Galena who
voted for Mckinley in 90 but will
vote for Bryan this yesr.-Galena
Republican. We didn't suppose
'twould be as unanimous as all
that. But weldy claims TO be Q
truthful man. ,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Highest cash price paid
for chickens at Dents.

WILMINGTON, ILL.,. Sept. q, 1898.
W. b. Caldwell.
DEAR SIR:-I take great pleasure
in adding testimony as to the efti-
cacy of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
as used in our home. We use II In
all cases of constipation and indi-
geetion. Resp't. EVA ]. SWEET.
Nurae, Soldiers Widows Home.
Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Heartburn.

When the quantity of food taken
is too large or the quality too rich
heartburn is likely to follow, and
especially so If the digestion has
been weakened by constipation
Fat slowly and not too freely oi
easily digested food Mastica,e the
food thoroughly. Let six hours
elapse between meals and when you
feel fullness aud weight In the re-
gion of the stomach after eating. in.
dicating that you have eaten too
much, take one of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and the
heartburn may be avoided. For
sale by Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
ORDER HERE.

We have at our Office nice PHO
tograph of the big dinner party at
Reunion Park on Thursday of laet
week. The photographer has asked
us 20 cell few of them for him, 40
if any of those in the party wish
one they can get IL by leaving an
order with ne.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Il Is Not Fashionable

to die just yet. but you must digest
that now paine you, causing such
unpleasant eructation and sick
headache or you will die just the
the came. Aek anyone who ever
took DR.. Caldweli's Syrup Pepsin
for constipation, indigestion etom-
ach trouble and sick headache. At
Dewitt x Thompson's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

All Republicans of Springvalley
township are requested to meet ai
Elm Tree school house, on Satur.
day, July II, at 2 O'Clock p. m. for
the purpose of electing twelve del.
egates to county convention.
AL. HUTcHINGs, Com mmitteeman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

r. N. Booth, Elgin,. ILL.,, who has
just escaped very dangerous OPP
GRAFTON writes us, "Begg'e German
Salve cured me of piles after every.
thing else had failed. was pre-
pairing for an operation, as a last
resort. Would not be without II II
IL cost $40 box. Dewitt & Thomp-
ann
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Miss Fareen Ball of Kansas City,
arrived 10 Baxter yesterday, and is
canvassing the city pretty thor
ouRhly In the interest of the Select
Knights A. o. u. w. Heretofore an
applicant for inemberehipin this or
der must belong 20 a United Work.
men lodge, but. THE requirement
has been done away with. end the
membership of the Select Knighta
has taken q decided boom. She ip
Btnying at the Nofman hotel. A
special dispeugntion has been
Tranted for f0o Wceke and men,
bprs viii Be laken u q eciuel coet'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

There is no longer any excuse for
any one 10 endure the torture in-
flicted by piles when Tabler's Buck.
eye Pile Ointment will cure them, a
remedy 80 moderate in price aud go
effective. Price Ocents in bottles.
Tubes IS cents. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that par
ties owing ME on meat accounts
can find their accounts with 7. C..
Weaver, who is authorized to give
receipt in my name. Pay bills to
the undersigned or T. c. Weaver
only. 7. +. MEEDs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

There will be an ice cream social
at Blue Mound school house on
Saturday evening, July Il. Pro-
ceeds will 60 toward the new
church. A cake will be given TO
the best looking young lady and
one to the homelieat man.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Those who live on farms are. es
pecially liable to many academia
cuts, burns and bruises which hea
rapidly when Ballard's Snow Lini
ment 10 applied. Price, % and q
cents. A. K. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Geo. Ray, who killed John Thorn.
ton at Webb City several months
ago, has received a ten-year Gen.
teuce to the Missouri penitentiary.
Heand Thornton's wife conspired to
get Thornton out of the way. Mrs.
Thornton is also serving a l0-year
sentence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
BOATS EOP SALE.

My boat house, boats and busi-
ness at Camp Logan for sale. Every
thing in first class condition.
Twenty-eight good boats with oars.
Will sell at reasonable price. I can
be found at Camp Logan boat
house, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
SHELBY JOHNSON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Kansas City is already making
arrangements TO capture the Re-
publican National convention four
years hence. Kansas City 10 the
ideal convention city of the United
States and she has the only real
convention hall In America.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Stop your hair falling out! "Ery.
sipelas resulted in entire loss OF
my hair; two bottles Beggs hair
renewer gave me a fine growth" j.
A. Linder, editor Advocate, Humes'
ton, Iowa. Guaranteed for all scalp
diseases; restores natural growth
and color. Try IL now. Dewitt q
Thomson,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The harness, saddlery and seed
departments, as wellss the count
ing room department Of The Frib-
ley Hardware and Implement Com
pany have been moved into the
new building opposite the hard.
ware departmeut.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Children often cry, not from pain,
but from hunger, although fed
abuudantly. The trouble arises
from inanition; their food ie not as
simulated, but devoured, by worms.
A few doses of Whites Cream Yer.
mifuge will destroy the worms,
when the children will begin to
thrive ut once. Price u cents. A.
p Ann.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Try a can of Perfection" corn l0c
BURTON SMITH,

If the stomach, liver and bowels
fail to perform their fupctions reg.
ularly and naturally, the blood be-
comes contaminated with impuri.
ties, and the whole system 10 In
consequence debilitated. Herbine
is remarkable for it's efficacy In cur.
ing the ailments of summer, and
the disorders prevalent during hot
weather. Price 80 cte. A. X. Kane
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The Preabyterians are getting
ready TO build a new church build
ing. II will be of brick and will be
built where the Ch, iatian church
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Herbine clears the complexion,
gives buoyancy to the mind, cures:
headache. regulates the stomach
and bowels, stimulates the liver.
and ie, in fact, perfect guardian off
health. Price so cents. A. r. Kane..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Galena has Negro woman foot
pad. She attempted TO hold uI
VIM. Whittenback, the chilli man
the other night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

r. Chiids, of Peoria, ILL.,, makes
a suggestion of great value 20
everyone. "Beggs' German Saive
is the best general household rem.
edy made" II cures cuts, burue,
ecalds, old sores, all ekin diseases,
and 10 the only pile cure that never
fails to cure permanently. Dewitt
& Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

There 10 considerable talk of an
electric line being bnilt which will
connect the towns of Independence
Coffeyville, Cherryvale and Neode.
aha
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Died From TaIking Prusslc Acid

Died From Taking Prusstc Aeso
through mistake. No worse nis-
take 10 that than 10 taking blood
medicine for stomach trouble. Ds.
Caldweii's Syrup Pepsin cuTes ell
forms of indigestion. constipation
or atomach trouble. Don't take the
wrong kind of medicine, take Dr.
Caidweli's Syrup Pepsin: Ask De
Witt q Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The editor of the AaTceliue Mir.
ror was recently left $500 by a sub
scriber who died In Montana. We
wish. but veil, We won't say il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

DeWitt's little Early Risers are
famous little pills for liver and
bowel troubles. Never gripe. De-
Witt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The Willing Workers OF the Pres.
byterian church will give an ice
cream social at city hall park on
Tuesday evening. July II. Every
body invited,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Mrs. L. b. Payne of Galena Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Luckey, two miles west of town this
week,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
To Cure Q Cold DO One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money II Il fails to cure. Is. w.
Groves signature 10 on each box. sc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Mark our prediction: jim Bull
ger will be the Republican NOMINEES
for county attorney. Later on We
will predict again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

George Redell of Joplin has do
mated 500 toward the Woodmen
log rolling which win take place at
Galena on the 18th inst.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Mesdames Harvey, Best, Foster
and Winter and their children OF
Columbus are picnicking at Reun-
ion Park.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. James 4. Enterkine,
S. King and Mas Lizzie Eyster OF
Galena were entertained by Baxter
friends Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

There are no better pills made
than DeWitt's Little Early RiseSp
Always prompt and certain. De
Witt K Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Walter Santon, Frank Foresniau
and Misses Cora Mullen and Anus
Warrington of Galena visited In
Baxter Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The 2l-days.old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Stone died in the
Quapaw reserve Tuesday. The re-
mains were inferred in the Beasley
cemetery. Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

For burns, injuries. piles and skin
disease use DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. II is the original. Counter.
feits may be offered. Use only De.
Wits. Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The church four miles west oi
town on the Cbetopa road is al
most completed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The ball game Sunday between
the "First Nine" and Scrubs" r.
suited 10 victory for the Scrubs
The ecore was horrible, being A
IN A
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Somebody is dynamiting fish in
Shoal creek southeast of Joplin and
he is going TO hsve q bushel of
trouble uniess he quits II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

There will be an abundance of ice
cream at the city hall park nex'
Tuesday night, July IL.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

For SALg.-A good Jersey milk
COW three years old; fresh; price
$40. Inquire at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

II has been demonstrated by ex.
perience that consumption can be
prevented by the early use of One
Minute Cough Cure. This 10 the
favorite remedy for coughs, colds,
Group, asthma, grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. Cures
quickly. Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Claude Jones has opened photo
graph gallery on Military street
next to lin Hartley's barber shop
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The next thing on the program is
the fusion state convention at Fort
Scott July "a.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Charlie Fribley has recovered the
horse which was mentioned in
these columns last week as having
disappeared, 1t was found west OF
Peoria.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

A Carthage boy named Thomas
Armstrong, who is Ia the Philip
pines has written his parents stat
ing that he will not return home
when his service expires. He says
he 10 going to marry a Philippine
0irl,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Mrs. Hugh Leeman of Galena fell
from a chair the other day aud
fractured a rib.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Galens's new ice plant 10 nov
turning out great big chunks o
colduese.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The Galena Tiines says gang OF
horse traders will visit Baxter. II
further says the gang is passing
Mexican money. Our people will
do well to look well to their cash.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

One Minute Cough Cure is the
only harmless remedy that pre- .
ducee immediate results. Try II.
Dewitt Il Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

: A bald head or an untidy condi.
ton of the hair causes more unhap-
py hours than any other condition
Of life. Avoid them by using Beggs'
Hair Renewer. II cures all scalp
diseases, stops hair falling out and
grows hair on bald heads. Guaran-
teed TO give satisfaction. Dewitt &
Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Geo. Washington Peterson of Jop'
lin is spending this week in Baxter
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The Myers Millinery and Jewel
ry establishment at Galena has
gone into bankruptcy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

For SALE.-Second hand CHECKER.
ing (square) piano. Will sell or
trade. Inquire at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Mrs. James Hartley and Mrs. r.
II. Talbot were shopping in Galena
Wednesday,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Gaiena has dog pound 10 fee,
wide, 40 feet long and IA feet high
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Republican county convention at
Columbus Friday, July q.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Capt. Fishback of Winfield and
Lieut.. Williams of Columbus ad.
dressed a Republican meeting ai
the city hall Thursday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The NJ. W. A. log rolling at Gale.
ma July % will be held at the driv.
ing park.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

You will like the Perfection
Baked Beans with tomato sauce.
BUTTON SMITH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Hot chilli-the best-at all times
at Mrs. Meyerdings.

Business men who lack the vim,
snap and vigor the once had,
should use Herbine, II will purify
the blood, strengthen the system.
Price 50 cents. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Fresh Oysters served in any STYLE
and for sale at Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Delinquent subscribers TO the
NEWS can square their account
with nice blackberries.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The particulars. of the platonic
love affair have been sent TO the
Eastern paper which we spoke Of
last week. Fifty copies of the pa.
per will be sent us for free distribu-
tion. If you want one speak quick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Miss Winnie Funk of Galena Wis.
tied in Baxter this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Ice cream festival city hall parl
Tuesday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Claude Russell, little 3 year.old
con of Mr.. and Mrs. John Russell,
died at the home of his parents in
the southeast part of town on Sun.
day. The remains were inferred in
the Pence cemetery Monday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Money to Loan.

When you want a modern, up-to-
date physic try Chamberlain'e
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are easy to take and pleasant in ef.
feet. Price, 25 cents. Samples free
at DEWITT & Thompson's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Some fiend in human form at
tempted to rape Mrs. Angeii, who
lives in Quaker Valley, last Satur'
day evening. Mrs. ANGEL fought
the brute of. d. Mckenzie fol-
lowed the fellow TO the BLY, bridge
and got two shots at him, but he
made his escape into the brush.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Fresh Oysters served in any style
and for sale at Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

r. II. Sands received q letter this
week from ]. n. Cooper, who. with
his family went from here to Colo
RADIO Syringe. Mr.. Cooper stated
that Geo. W. Smith, Jason Frye and
Mr.. Blevins of Joplin came 20 Colo
RADIO Springs with q complete hunt
Ing outfit and persuaded him 70 &C
company them 70 cnloea county,
california. where thegS VIII have =
four ueek'a hunt. They 1cft Colo
RADIO spfiuRs last Friday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

River street will soon be the bes,
one in the city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The young element of Cherokee
began celebrating the Fourth early.
When the train arrived at Cherokee
about 1:30 o'clock the morning Of
the Fourth there were about 80
bowling fiends at the depot and
people on the train who were asleep
were rudely disturbed. But then,
twas young America, and 'twas the
glorious Fourth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Joplin has new boozery. called
"The Criterion"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Every Sunday during July there
will be cheap excursions on the
Memphis Route to Reunion Park.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The Gaiena Republican saye
Nose Householder ia responsible
for the knocking out of the court of
common pleas. Now, we would not
have supposed Nose is as sharp ae
all that.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA.
Baxter Camp, No. ~, meets ON the second
and fourth Mondays OF each month
Visiting neighbors niwnya welcome.
T. {. Wenver. Clerk. A. q. Hanback,, v. G.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
FAMOUS BUCKEYE MOWERS
CELEBRATED P. & o. RAKES.

New and Handsome Line Buggies and Carriages
JUST RECEIVED.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The county high school hangs il
the balance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The old settlers reunion will be
held at Columbus August I, 2 aud 3.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Home Money
I.oan ON Earma

Interest aud principal payable at
Galena, Kan, OF Columbus, Kan.
F.E. CoLvIN.
"The Bonded Abetracter."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

A gentleman recently cured OF
dyspepsia gave the. following ap.
propriate rendering of Burns ia
nous blessing: "Some have meat
and cannot eat, and some have
none that want it; but we have meat
and we can eat,-Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure be thanked" This prepara'
ton will digest what you eat. II
instantly relieves and radically
cures indigestion and all stomach
disorders. Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Highest cash price paid
for chickens at Dents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

On the 4th of June Mrs. Eastman
opened kindergarten In her very
pleasant parlors. Friday after
noon, June 30, Witnessed the closing
exercises of a one months session
by q lovely reception given by the
little ones to their parents and pa
trous. Each child took part and re-
ceived and waited on the company
In q manner which would do credit
to older ones. Atthe closing of the
exercises dainty refresh1ents were
served. Nrs. Eastham will reopen
her Kindergarten the hrst Monday
In September.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

A little 10-year.old son of Mr.. Car
man, who is baling hay in the Ter
ritory, accidentally caught his foot
between the piunger and the press,
badly mashing and mangling the
foot. He'was brought TO town and
carried to DR.. Stryker's Office. where
were amputsted the mashed toes.
The little fellow was already a Grip
pie for life in the other leg, which
makes the injury all the more Q
sad one.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-19
BOSTON CHEATED.
Gas Lamps Broken Up and Sold As
Junk.

Boston, February N.-The Transcript
says: Mayor Hart with this aid OF
George Holder TinkhAm. has made re-
GENTLY q thorough Investigation of the
lamp depar tment aud as the result Of the
contract with Rising Sun street
Lighting Co., 1t was found to be- In
pretty bad shape, owing to the alleged
careless way in which city property had
been handled. As result Of the investi-
CATION Mr.. Hart asked Mr.. Donovan for
his resignation which was quickly ten
dersd. The investigation disclosed the
fact that a great many gas lanterns, etc..
whish were nos needed when tho ooule-
ward lamps were substituted for the old
kind, had been taken to the various city
yards and there broken up and sold for
old junk. Il was also apparent to
Mayer Hart that great deal Of property
had been stolen by junk dealers and the
like BY Alderman Tinkham's report IL
lie shown that 4,O7l lamps and 7,461
standards have already disappeared and
only a psrt OF them have been accounted
for"
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-19
LIEUT.. LYNCH'S CASE.
Hts Attorneys Claim the Court Martta
Was Illegal.

Washington, February H. An interest
ing point has been raised by the Atsor-
nsys for First Lieut.. James W. Lynch
Of the Marine Corps. who was convict
ed by q coart.msrtial In Cavits Of scanda-
lous conduct In a Filipino dwelling
and sentenced to the loss Of ten num-
bsrs In his grade. Rear Admiral Watson
approved the findings of the court and
forwarded the papers to the navy Depart
msnt. According to the naval laws court
martial cannot be ordered or the findings
acted on by a pavsl officer In the waters
or territory OF the United States, such
authority In American waters or tssri-
tory being vested solely In the President
and the Secretary OF the Navy. In other
words. tha claim 10 put forward that az
the Philippines bsiong to the United
States Admiral Watson was not In for.
eixu waters and could not legally order q
c,urt-msrsial without tho Authority Of
the President and thu Secretary Of the
Navy.