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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO the CON-
STITUTlON.
House Joint Resolution No. 4, Relating to Jus
tices Of the Supreme Court.

he u resolved ny the LeRisntuie oi 'he
state oil KANSAS two-tiiirds ui the menu
CURING therein;
SkcrIoN i. The following proposition 10
amend the constitution OF tne state IL
hereby submitted to the quaiihe' electors
of the state for their approval or rejection
viz; Section FOL article "of the constit'i'
ton OF this state u hereby amended 80 ns
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
SPRINOVALLEY TOWNSHIP

Sunday school convention will he
held at Blue Mound church ON sun.
day. Oct. Z. 1900. at 1 o'clock y. IN.
prompt. Following il the program:
Song service. conducted by Mrs.
Alva Chubb.
Address of welcome, by ]. II.
Chubb.
Prayer. By ]. a. Ellis.
Song, by Neutral school.
T-n-minute address, 10y Rev. N.
+. Bramhall.
what Have the Schools Been
Doing During the Past Quarter"
Rev. Foster and others.
Song by Mount Hope school.
Recitation, by Miss Gertie Bal
lard.
Recitation, by Mrs Eugene
Baugh.
Song by Grace Hill school.
Essay, by Mrs. David Treat.
Paper. by Rev. Barr.
Duet, by Grrtie aud Walter Bal.
lard.
Reports Of different schools.
Miscellaneous business.
Closing cong.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
(To BE coNTINUgD.)
The Bravery Of Woman

Was grandly shown by Mrs. John
Bowling of Butler. Pa. in three
years struggle with a maligant
stomach trouble that caused dis
tressing attacks Of nausea and in.
digestion. All remedies failed TO
relieve her until she tried Electric
Bitters. After taking Il two months,
she wrote: II am now wholly cured
aud can eat anything. II 10 truly q
grand tonic for the whole eystem
as gained in weight and feel much
stronger since using it," Itaids d.
gestion. cures dyspepsia. improves
appetite, gives new life. Only Soc.
Guaranteed, ut A. R. Kane's drug
store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Great Eav0rite.

The soothing and healing prop.
critics of this remedy. it's pleasant
taste and prompt and permanent
cures have made il a great favoriie
with people everywhere. II is espe-
cially priced by mothers Of small
children for colds, Group aud
whooping cough. IA IL always af.
fords quick relief. and IA il contains
no opium or other harmful drug. IL
may be given IA confidently TO n
baby M to an adult. For sale by
\. II. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
Cuts and Bruises Quickly Healed.

Chaniherlain's Pain Balm applied
to n cut. bruisr. burn. scald or like
injury will instantly allay the pain
and will heal the parts in lees time
than any other treatment. Unless
the injury is very severe il will not
leave n scar. Pain Balm always
cures rhrunaiisn. sprnins. swell.
ings and lainencss. For sale by A.
Il. Kuup.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Elder W. 7. King will preach for
the Christian church In the Bald
win opera house Saturday night at
8, Sunday morning ut II and Sum
day night at 8 o'clock. A revival
meeting of this church will begin
Sunday evening. Sept. 30 conducted
BY Elder n. Mcfarland Of colum-
bus. An are Invited to attend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
BASE BALL.

The Palace Base Ball Team of
Galena will play the Baxter team
Sunday, September q. at 2:30 p. M.
NJ the reunion grounds. This will
no doubt be q good game. II you
are lover If base ball you should
20 out and see the game.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
.AJoR HARVEY TUESDAY NIGHT

On Tuesday night, Sept. q, Major
A. NJ. Harvey, Democratic candi-
date for lieutenant governor will
address the people Of Baxter aud
vicinity at the city hall. Major
Harvey is first class speaker aud
his speech will be worth hearing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
GRAND MILLINERY
OPENING.

Miss Simpsons fall millin-
cry opening will be Satur-
day, Sept %. The newest
and latest styles and effects
will be shown. Large line
of pattern hats, no two alike.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
Ksnsss City, Fl. Scott q Memphis

Trains leave passenger depot at Baxter
Springs rs follows:
No. sol. cast bound passenger $50 pm.
No 500. north bound passenger. Io:45 am.
No 900 north bound passenger. &. $50 pm.
No. 1903. east bound passenger 5:I2 am.
No 3o4. north bound passenger. 1859 pm.
No sos. east bound passenger. 1904 am.
No. 3I6. north bound freight ...2:4o pm.
No. 3I5. east bound freight. e. $40 am
MIAMI TRAINS
No. 3I4. north bound. .(arrives) $40 am.
No. 3I3. south bound. .0eaves) 5:45 pm
Trains 3I3. 3I4 and 3I6 will carry pas.
sengers when holding tickets. Train 3I5.
due at Baxter at $40 am. will not carry
passengers.
Mail and passenger trains run daily
freight trims daily except Sunday. Mail
closes at p0stoffice 30 minutes before traii
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Fribley returned
Sunday evening from two months
visit IL New Whatcom, Wash. They
were accompanied home by Mrs. Is.
Johnson, who is Mrs. Is. Johnson.
who is Mrs. Fribley's mother.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

LOST OR SToLBN-A young bird
dog; black and white mingle spots;
pointed light brown: rather small;
10 setter; answers TO the name of
~DanT generally whines when spo-
Ken to. Finder please leave word
q THE once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

The Kansas Court OF Appeals has
handed down an opinion in the Pat
+Coggins case, affirming the deci-
sion of the district court of this
county. II will be remem bered that
Coggins, a Columbus joiniisi, was
convicted of violating the prohibit.
ory law upon eleven counts aud
was sentenced TO the county Jail
a period of $50 days and to pay
fine of SLIGO. He appealed the case,
hoping to have the decision of the
lower court reversed, but the high.
er court decided against him. aud
there is nothing left for him to do
but to serve out his time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

A. d. C. Harvey is quite i'll at his
home on East Water street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

LosT.-A white linen table cloth
Leave at this office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
prompt. palatable, pleasant, power
full, purifying little pills. Dewitt
& Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Conner of Joplin
visited in Baxter Wednesday. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Nc
Michael.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Geo. Common of joplin visited ia
Baxter Tuesday,.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Austin Gailey's dwelling in War.
wick il nearing completion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
BRYAN PUTS VALUE IN AN
UMBRELLA.

Justice Fletcher has an umbrella
which cost perhaps 81 50, but he re.
fused s. tor IL Monday morning.
He was on the committee TO meet
Bryan Monday morning. aud was
on the car just behind Bryan while
he was speaking. The rain WAS
falling down on the speaker and
the judge unfolded his umbrella
and held il over him. After he had
finished his speech gentleman
offered the judge s. for the umbrel-
la, but he refused to sell it.-Joplin
News Herald.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Baldwin lief,
yesterday TO visit their nephew,
Dick Faulkner, near Vinita.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
FOR SALE.

One good Jersey cow with hcifrr
calf by her side. Also ~ fine Jersey
hrifer with calf. II. AUSTIN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

To prevent consumption quickly
cure throat and lung troubles with
One Minute Cough Cure. Dewitt
& Thomusnn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Baxter aud Peoria Mail Line.
Daily except Sunday. Mail leaves Baxter
at 7:O0 %. M.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Geo. L. Walker is home again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
List Of Letters

Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say" Advrr
tised." giving date NJ list.
|. r.. BOYER. y. ".
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

Batter aud 'Chetopa Mail ind Hack Line
Daily Except Sunday.
Leaves Baxter I p. M; Keelvilie 3;S'
Melrose I, arrives mt Chetopa ut q p. M.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
DR.. a. o. De WIZ.

Phyulcinn ana surgeon. once Ia Danlel.
block. RealdPnce nrrl house north Of
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
/. 3. STRIKER. M. D..
Physician g SURGEON.

Office rooms and over Dents store.
Residence-Blood property. Responsible
calls from neighboring towns answered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22
Bosco's EXPERIENCES.

John H, West. better known as
"Bosco," gives his version of poi
sonous snake bite from experience.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-09-22

thereby certify that the foregoing IL a
true and correct copy of the Original en-
rolled resolution now on file in my Office,
and that the snme took effect by publica.
tien In the statute-b book May Is, 1851.
GEO. A. CLARK.
IsBAL.l Secretary Of State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
pranu iuss susdnsdar ApriI

large fdea OF his lighting propensities.
He was slightly intoxicated when he
entered Mabel Moore on Pearl street,
and after q few words proceeded to
knock Miss Moore down and then. kick
her viciously In the. stomach. He broke
lamps. overturned chairs and made a
rough house" in general. Then he an
his Intention OF '.licling'' every
girl in the house, when a couple of his
friends, Tommy Atkins and Jack
iO'Brien took hold of him.
4 Carroll was locked up for disturbing
the. peace. 1t became necessary to call
a physician to attend Mabel Moore and
1t was stated that she was injured in
lternally. In the police court Carroll
said he did not remember kicking her.
neither did he remember his fight with
the officer, but his head was full of
knots and his face swollen and discol-
ored. He was fined $50 or ten days.
The attending physician fears that
peritonitis will develop and in that case
the Moore woman could scarcely hope
to recover.
Mabel Moore has a charge OF larceny
against her. which was filed by Charles
iJamrog, who claims she took $75 in pa
per and gold OFF his person. Mabel
Moore conducts an immoral house OF
Pearl street. She claims she took the
money to keep for the man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
SOUTH oMAHA's NEW ROAD.

to Be Built to! Connect Illi-
nois Central With Terminal Lines.
Council Bluffs, April S-Just as soon
as the frost is out of the ground the
Illinois Central road will begin build-.
ing for the Omaha Bridge 6 Terminal
Company the 100000 steel viaduct
planned during the winter to make a
short cut from the East Omaha bridge
Ito the Missouri Pacific belt line near
the point where that road crosses sher-
man avenue, about half way between
Henderson street and Ames avenue.
Such is the announcement made here
by j. F. Wallace, assistant second vice
president, and David Sloane, chief en-
gineer of the Illinois Central, who We're
in the city Wednesday looking over the
field.
Owing to the fact that the Illinois
Central has thoroughly organized and
equipped construction department for
just such work as building the .iaduct
and can DO so more cheaply and quick
lsly than the Terminal could do, and has
an immediate interest in pushins the
work TO a rapid completion. the con-
tract for the building has peen turiieu
over to that line.
| The viaduct itself WILDE no small at
lfair, for its west approach must be al
1.-The comparatively high elevation
reached by the Missouri Pacific as II
approaches the Sherman avenue cross;
ling Then the viaduct must be carried
eastward sufficiently high to clear tbs
ST. Paul & Omaha freight yards, grad
ually receding into trestle work as Y
meets the grade coming UP toit from
/! 1.-THE level of the bottoms. The line O
track now extending from the Eas
Omaha bridge to the Terminal rount
house, half way across the bottoms, i
\ to be extended and Will form the via,
duct line.
1 1t is the expressed desire of the iii
4 nois Central to have the viaduct com
/ pleted by July !, but this now look:
like an impossible task, owing to tn
A extent of the work in sight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
st. I.oui. produe

st. Lout. PRODUCE.
st. Louis. a prll 4.
Nrheat-ca 72ss: July. ss1t.s.
C,orn-t.ash, 800; July, 4o.s.
Oats-Cash, 25s4 July, %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04

duty, but they made no attempt to dis
perse the crowd and company of in-
fantry was called out to preserve order.
The agitators were headed by Santiago
Iglesias, delegate to the recent labor
convention at New York. The con-
lstruction company has cabled to the
United States for twenty-five carpen-
.ters.S The pier is now projected by SOL
tliers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
Peoria Produce

Peoria Produce.
Peoria, April 4.
corn-Higher; No. 9, SSslaa
Oats-Higher; No. 3 White, 26G2GN
billed thru.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
Locnl MARKETS,

LOCnI MaFRetB,
The following prices quoted are as
nearly correct as 1T is possible to OBJ
tain. The quotations are for prices paid
by dealers, corrected Wednesday after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
MoBs ATTACK NATIVES.

Force Porto Ktcan carpenters 70
Quit-Demnnd Eight-Hour Dny.
San Juan, April About 500 persons
gathered at pier unaer construction
by the e. B. jerks company. Of New
York, intimidated the nativescarpenters
and forced thirty-five OF them to quit
work The rate OF wages il 8. so for ten
hours labor. The leaders OF the move-
Sment demanded an eight hour day.
At noon q mob Of over II. 900 people
assembled and attacked che st. Thomas
3laborers. There Mers dse policemen on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04

New ork produce.
New York, April ~
Wheat July. a IS.
Corn-July. 4Il4.
Butter7Steady;; 1SM21.
Eggs-steady; 111sM1lss4, at mark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
chicago Produce.

Chicago isrO0uce.
Chicago. April 4.
Wheat April. ga july, 691l. als9's.
Galn--April. 4n'S. July, A29ls
Oats-zApril. Az July, 25s9s
Pork-April, 1870: July, l2.S211s.
Lard-April, sos. j ly, 6.t7ia so.
Rihs- April, 6.eo01s .9e1s:.;; July, 6.so,
Rye May. 55sass ass.
Barley 1eM45.
FlaS-1 .6o.
Timothy.
Glover, GU
Butter Weak, creameries, 1922;
.dairies. 16ma0.
Eggs Steady l0M10A.
Dressed poultry Firm; turkeys, SIG
Il; chickens, sls.
New York Produce.
New York, April a..
Wheat July. Is.
corn--July. 47ll.
Butter--Steady;; 1921.
Eggs-steady; 1llsa1lsss, at mark.
st. I.oui. PRODUCE.
st. Louis, Aprll4 4.
Nrheat-cash. 72ss: July, ssis.
Corn cash, 3al4 July, 4oss.
Oats-Cash. 2524 j uly.
a ! : 49, = =. =. IS
Peoria Produce.
Peoria, April 4.
corn-Higher; No. ., 39la.
Oats-Higher; No. white 26G2GIa
billed thru
$780,
- - -
the 1olioWlhe prices e.ss. auotea are as
nearly sgcorrec.s as 5Slt IS possible 10 op-
tain. Inc squolatlonss are lor prices palo
4 ps aeaiei . COZ leu w ar
moon.
S .1l-As> ~ 49, n Z - -. -
w. II. Sloppy reports the following
prices:
Wheat-o2goo.
Oats-2l
Cornr29ita.
Il Rye-45.
4 J,arley-2S.
4 Timothy--1.00.
q olover--4.I5
Hay-Tame, $50: wild. $50. selling
Iprice.
CORN.
4 The Glucose Sugar Refining Com
pany quotes a price of 81 cents pc
. bushel tor corn of No. 8 grade and bet
tier.
LIVE STOCK.
Receipts today, 200
Britain & co. are paying the follow
ling prices for hogs in wagon load lots
Selected light, 140 to $50 pounds, so,
Selected heavy. over $50 pounds. so
stays and piggy sows graded accord
) ING to quality after reduction. Roug
J, inc,udes thin old sows. milky bellie
: Is
hogs must be smooth and fairly We
: ]. q !, ~ 81 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
TIE N[N K[AR&ARG[
Rear Admiral Sampson Speaks in
Highest Praise Of the Battle
Ship
The New Type Of Gun Turrets Prove
Very Efficient in the
Test.
5Projectilss From Four Guns Strike
simultaneously and in Almost
Same Spot.

WA shincfon Ar,rt1 IF is a mighty
M, = -, s,,;,, IL, the
80 = J" - y =
World except one Summary e4uAppsN
that can Withstand the impact Oh those
four projectiles simultaneously fired
Inv one of the superimposed turrets OF
s,h., ISearsarpes,,E
M. - ian az Inc
=, we're <,no,sen nv
!, ~. 4 d,,,,,.a, w =, samnsnn COM
nan5ant Of the' BOSTON navy ward,
,yho H. che, ~ tho bureau Of ord
M No.. ,vas st,,,,,entaIl in obtaining
~, .,;ont;n,, ,eStb, designs followed in
~, ~, = ,,,otton ~ tho hattleships
i; j, rear, ana 1,s,,t,,cky Admiral
{. ~, IN, want ~ lIamntnn Roads es-
,,ec,, Il,, ~ Wit no ,,.i.,l Of tur-
rats ann stnrneds IN Washington long
arl,,,,h, !, !, s,,aa,, I Z ,,,a of,,cia,s az the
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raj od the,3 a,,,,;s.,hi,ity fof adjoining ii
~ fnt,,,a copstrnc,ion
c,,,t,a,.., \ I, 3n,...5 inns there was no
f,i,,,l,,, In the. fam. GINS
&, tb.s s,,narin, n,sed t,,rr,.ts in naral1el.
III. sb5. ,yare. !, II ,.eref, almost n one
snot ou,,,,-s q q FAINT in the electrical
IN, ractians when can easily he RENE
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NOR, ,n5,r'. ia :, three If me guns together.
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dronne6 in the ga mo Mace in the water.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04

Trouble IN . BavyAys HOuse.
Sioux City. April 8 Jotinny Carroll
isn't = larse man, but - - z prstty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-04
BY WIRE.
chicago Live stock.

Chicago. April 4.
Cattle Estimated receipts, 1880;
dime To Is cents higher; beeves. 4.e59
$50; cows, a.l5@4.5o, Texans, 4:ooa5.1O;
stockers, 3.ooai4.S5
Hogs Estimated receipts. $4,000;
dime higher, mixed, 5.soa $50; heavy
54515.65: light. 5.25el5.5a11a
Sheep Estimated receipts, 1000;
stronger; sheep 5.oo4l5.3o; lambs, 5.5o@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16
PATERNO SET At LIBERTY.

Manila, June l5.-sehor Pedro Palermo, former
President Of the SO called Filipino Cabinet. has
been released temporarily. and he is now con-
ferring with Sehcr Felipe Ruencamino, former
Minister Of Agriculture and Commerce with ref
erence TO the latter's peace platform
Two hundred men Of the 18Th Infantry who
are sick are returning by the transport Han
cock. in charge OF Captain Lewis.
on information furnished by Major Wheeler
that General Lacuna intended 70 attack Papaya,
in the Province Of Nueva Ecita, General Fun
ston, with staff officers, Captain Koehler and
Troop G Of the 4th Cavalry and half COM
pany Of the 34th Infantry went 70 Papaya
General Lacuna was found with two hundred
men occupying a position ridge two miles
south Of the town.
General Funston attacked him vigorously six
" Americans charging the enemy under a hot
fire The insurgents fed When they at
tempted TO make a stand later Captain Koeher
with detachment Of troops, charged and scat
tered them. The pursuit over the rough coun-
try lasted until nightfall twenty-five insur-
gents were killed. One American was killed and
one wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-16
RAN GAYLYTO KILL HIMSELF
HAD CARRIED THE SUICIDE ROPE WITH
HIM FOR WEEKS.
a HARLEM DELICATEssEN DEALERS
STRANGE PREPARATION FOR
ENDING HIS LIFE

William ]. Koeher. forty-four years old. Of
No. 2,263 Seventh-ave.. kissed his wife of four
months goodby early last evening ran laugh
ing upstairs into his apartments then locked
himself in the kitchen and hanged himself from
a gas fixture suspended from the middle of the
ceiling.
According to the story told by Mrs. Christina
NJ Peters. the janitress of the apartment house
where Koehler and his wife lived the suicide
is a strange one Koeher for several years had
kept a delicatessen store on the first floor of the
building. There were many bachelor apartments
in the building. and Koehler had only the best
trade. His customers have always, it is said.
commented on his gloomy and morose disposi-
tion.
About four months ago he surprised all his
acquaintances by introducing to them a comely
woman Of about thirty years his wife. I'm
mediately following his marriage his moods un-
derwent a change. and from being peculiar for
his melancholy nature. became remarked be
Of his extreme good nature and congeni-
ality.
About three weeks ago. Mrs. Peters said.
Koehler went to his fiat one day carrying
piece of stout rope about ten feet long. I have
long been looking for just such piece of rope"
he is said to have remarked to his wife. on be-
ing asked TO explain himself, KOeher told his
wife II believe that every is bound to
come to the end of his rope in time and he
should have the rope ready 7 am simply pre-
pairing myself"
His wife demonstrated with him. but he car
ried the rope with him. always keeping it coed
up, in his pockets Mrs. Kochler finally took the
rope and hid it. When he discovered this he in
sisted that she return it to him. which she at
last did in order 20 prevent a quarrel
About o'clock yesterday afternoon koehler
called his wife TO him as they were standing in
the and said.
If you want to kiss me you must do it now.
for l going upstairs to attend TO some mat
ters and you will probably not have another op-
portunity"
Mrs. kOehler again demonstrated with her nus
band. entreatinE him not to talk so. koenler only
laughed. and told her he felt the end was com
ing and that ne was determined 10 be ready.
Finally. to satisfy him. Mrs. koehler placed her
arms about her husbands neck and kissed him,
saying, Well then, EOOdby''
koehler left the store and started upstairs to
his apartments laughing as he bounded up two
and three steps AT a time. As he passed the
door OF Mrs. Peterss fat. the door OF which was
open Mrs. Peters remarked 10 him that he
seemed TO be in good humor.
We'll" ha answered, Il have good cause 70
be. You krow Iu be at the end OF my string in
a few moments
y few minutes later Mrs. Koehler went up
stairs and found her husband hanging from tho
gas fixture by the rope which he had carried and
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