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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-10-12

It is well to know that DeWitt's
witch hazel salve will heal a burn
and stop the pain at once. 1t will
cure eczema and skin diseases and
ugly wounds and sores. 1t is q GER
tain cure for piles. Counterfeits
may be offered you. See that you
get the original DeWltt's which
hazel salve.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-10-12

Feelings of safety pervade the
household that uses one minute
cough cure, the only harmless reme-
dy that produces immediate results.
It is infallible for coughs. colds.
Group and all throat and lung trou
bles. It will prevent consumption.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-10-12
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
East Stroudsbnrg, Pc.
THE FALL TERM OF THIS POPULAR
INSTITUTION OPENS SEPT. A, 1900.

This Practical Training School for teach
L. & w. X. r. In Enst Stroudsburg In the
midst Of tn great resorts Of Monroe coun-
ty. Seven departments and courses. I'm
excelled facilities, strong faculty, high
standard maintained. Pupils coached free.
Glasses not overcrowded. No extra charge
made. IL costs you S20, less per year. We
paid all tine state aid to pupils. the only
school that did this for the spring term
In seven years we have not had n serious
case OF sickness. ElocutIon, College Pre-
paratory Sewing, Clay Modelling Pastel,
etc, without extra charges. We secure
positions for our graduates.
For full particulars, catalogue and Ech
oes free, address
GEO. p. BIBLE, A. NJ, - Principal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
AMERICAS GIFT TO FRANCE.
Statue OF Lafayette, Paid for by School
Children of thu United States,
Unveiled at Paris.

Paris, July Sin the presence Of
the president Of the republic, NJ.
Loubet, the United States embassa-
dor. Gen. Horace Porter, and bril-
liant assemblage Of representative
Frenchmen and the most prominent
members of the American colony
here. the statue in honor of Gen. La
fayette, the gift of the American
school children to France, was pre-
scented to the nation by Ferdinand
". Peck, president Of the Lafayette
Memorial commission, and was ac-
cepted by President Loubet in behalf
of France.
The American flags and trophies
In French and American colors were
displayed on numerous buildings and
on or over American houses through
Paris, and the stars and stripes foated
from the pinnacle of the Eiffel tower,
thus dominating the whole city. The
location of She monument Is within
n small railed-in garden, which hence
forth will be known rs Lafayette
square, and which lies in the center
OF the quadrangular Place du Ca
rOuscl
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
MONETARY LEAGUE.
"Coin" Harvey. John p. g. John and james
ID. Weaver Leading Spirits In the Ma
tionni Convention at Kansas City.

Kansas City, No., July 3.-The
United States Monetary league began
its sessions Monday at tho Audito-
rum. Hon. Charles !. Thomson, Of
Denver, president Of the league.
called the meeting to order and in
troduced Hon. Edward II. Stiles. Of
Kansas City. as chairman. Dir. Stiles
followed with brief speech, In which
he said that after 80 years OF afiilia-
ton with the republican party he
was now ready to hand in his adhe-
sion to the democratic party. He
charged that the republican party had
violated its promises on financial
questions. He said the republican
party had now taken the place OF
Spain in the Philippines. and was
shooting down the patriots OF the
Philippines. On motion Of Mr.. Coin"
Harvey n committee was appointed
to prepare and report to the league
n declaration of principles. The
committee consists of w. ii. Harvey,
John P. St. John and james Is.
Weaver.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSURES.

The old daguerreotypes often used
10 require half-hour's exposure TO
secure picture.
The modern rnpId gelatin emulsion
will take picture In the Eundredth
part OF second.
a collodion wet plate required ten
seconds TO secure an image which could
be developed into good printing mega
tive.
In the carly stages Of photography
Dngucrre remarked that ''the time rcs
quired to procure Photographic copy
Of q landscape Is from seven 10 eight
hours, but single monuments, when
strongly lighted by the sun. or which
are themselves very bright, can be
taken In about three hours"
The photographing of condensed air
waves that attend the flight OF shot or
shell will be remembered. In n similar
effect, Prof. Wood has photographed
waves of sound. showing the alternate
condensatlons and rarefnctions Of uir.
An electric fash, estimated al q NIL
lIonth 81 4 second. IIlnminnie1 the
1onrrt q tie sound ~ this expert
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
The National Convention Meets-Chair-
man Towns's Address-A Gavel Pre-
ssnted to Senator Teller.

Kansas City. Mo-. July 5.-The ma
tional convention of the silver rcpub-
lican party met in the Auditorium
theater yesterday. The delegates
were rather slow in arriving. 1t was
some time after IL o'clock, the hour
fixed for the convention, when Chair
man Charles A. Towne's gavel fell and
the party formed in st. Louis four
years ago was launched on its first
regular national gathering Twenty
four states and territories were rep
resented ut the convention.
In closing Mr.. Towne introduced
Senator Henry NJ. Teller, temporary
chairman of the convention, and pre-
scented him with gavcl, the head
made Of an elm planted Ivy Abraham
Lincoln and the handle made from
n board in the floor of Lincoln's home
in Springfield.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
OVATION TO ROOSEVELT.
Bsvsn Thoussad People Crowded the Depot
Platform ut Kansas City TO 0reet Him
"Trip Through Kansas.

Kansas City, No., July s.-Gov.
Theodore Roosevelt was given re-
markable reception In this city Mon
day. The governor, on his way from
New York to attend the annual re-
union Of the rough riders, which
takes place this week ut Oklahoma
City. Ok, arrived here about $3.50 q.
m, and for half an hour democrats
and republicans alike united in giving
him vociferous welcome and In shak-
ing his hand until he WINS glad to
quit. The Santa Fe overland train
ON which Gov. Roosevelt WINS travel
ing was due ut $3.50 q. m. At that
time about 1000 people had congre-
gated in the union depot sheds to
get q glimpse Of New York's gov
ernor, but by the time the train
pulled In fully 1000 were TANNED
along the platforms, sitting on the
roofs Of the train sheds and clinging
to the iron girdera
Continuous Ovation In Kansas
Lawrence. Kan, July 3.-Gov.
Roosevelt swept across tho Sunflower
state greeted by a continuous and
hearty ovation. The stops between
Kansas City and Topeka were very
brief and the governor refrained from
any extended address. At every point
the crowds were clamorous for o
speech but were compelled to be
satisfied with bow and a smile and
q brief expression Of the governors
pleasure ut meeting them. With NJ
many az could be reached he invaria-
bly, shook hands. The applause was
without limit and II appeared to
come from people Of all degrees Of
politics. It was not so much for
Roosevelt % q candidate for vice
president rs for Teddy" the rough
rider and the man.
At Oklahoma city.
Oklahoma City, Ok, July 3.-The
celebration of the free homes in con-
junction with the Rough Riders re-
union was enthusiastic and largely
attended. Mr.. Flynn stated the free
homes bill affected 10000 tiresides and
its benefits to them could hardly be
calculated. The speaker closed by
saying Stree homes IRE now fact;
one thing il yet needful, ] am here
for the fight, we want to be our own
master, we want to make our own
laws, we want statehood"
The Roosevelt Rough Riders Re.
union association organized for the
ensuing year Us follows: President.
Capt. McClintock, B troop, Of Arizona;
secretary and treasurer, Charles Hun.
ter, d troop. Of Enid, Ok. In the aft
ernoon ut the fair grounds 10000 peo-
pie witnessed riding contest, the re.
suit was tie, between Bruce Dolan,
OF Texas, and Ward Sizes, of Indian
territory. Gov. Roosevelt arrived at
1850 p. m. The military ball was the
most brilliant event Oklahoma City
ever witnessed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
THE RESERVOIR BURST.
One Hundred Million Gallons of Water
Turned Loose on y Thickiy- Populated
District ut Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 3.-The
reservoir Of the city waterworks sys-
TEN burst Monday. letting loose a
deluge Of more than 1O0.OO0.000 gal
Ions of water upon q thickly popu-
lated district on the hillside imme-
diately beneath 1t. The damage 10
estimated at hundreds of thousands
Of dollars. Houses and barns were
washed away, others were badly
damaged and q district three blocks
square was partly wrecked. None Of
the houses in that district escaped
damage. Many are filed with sand.
The Grand Trunk railway tracks were
undermined so that trains had to be
sent around by the Pere Marquette.
Mrs. William Cooper, aged 30, was
swept away by the flood and buried
in q mass of sand and wreckage. Her
injuries may prove fatal. Her hus-
band was also badly injured. A num-
Der of others sustained minor in
juries. The district swept by the
food is occupied by the houses of
workingmen, and the losses are con-
sequently more deeply felt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
AGREEMENT SIGNED.
Representatives Of the Transit Company
aud the Strikers Come to Terms aud tho
Strike IL Declared ON.

st. Louis, July 3.-An agreement be-
tween the St. Louis Transit company
and its former employees was signed
last night by representatives of the
Transit company and by the execu-
tive committee. 1t permits any EN-.
ploye of the company 10 join or. not
to join any organization and no en-
plcye is to be induced one way or the
other. A list of strikers is to be pre-
pared and when the company needs
men they will be selected from the
list, not interfering with the men now
in the company's service. 7. j. Ed.
wards, the chairman of the cxscu-
tive committee, ut once declared the
strike off.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
Why I Don't KIN Flies.

Many years ago I enlisted In the
army, but by ill-luck found myself q
dismounted man, in q different corps
to that / anticipated serving in.
Moreover, 1t was greatly over
strength, and I had not much OF 4
chance for promotion, there being
many better men than ! in front at
me, and I seriously thought OF pur-
chasing my discharge. One day we
were paraded for the purpose Of being
selected for . smart mounted corps,
and was very eager to 60. The col
onel selected one here and there, and
at last he reached me, and passed me
by! ] almost dropped with disap-
pointment. He had reached the sec
ond man below me when / noticed
him put up his handkerchief to his
eye, remarking that gnat had got
In It. He halted n minute or so, and
turned round while he tried to get 1t
out. When he resumed his inspec-
tion he had forgotten to q man or
two where he had left of, and re-
commenced at the man on my right.
and selected me in passing along the
second time. went to the new reg
iment, carried everything in front Of
me, obtained speedy promotion,
reached almost the highest rank ]
could. and am now enjoying q very
decent pension. "all through q gnat."
/ never allow my children to kill
flics.-A Soldier, in London Answers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
Tn. .au,h African War.

London, July 5.-The various tele-
grams received from Pretoria and
elsewhere in South Africa, while not
giving nm account of fighting, repre-
sent the converging columns as max
ing Dewet's rowing ground more con-
tracted and the possibility Of his de-
feat and capture near. Heavy artil-
lery fighting was heard near Ficks-
burg on the third. The Beers IRE
massing in great numbers in the
Lindley district. State Secretary
Roitz has gone to Hamburg with .
part Of the Transvaal treasure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
lightning strike. an OH Tank.

New York, July 5.-Lightning
struck large tank in the oil depart
ment of the Standard Oil works at
Constable Hook, near Bayonnc, n. j.,
n little before one o'clock yesterday
morning and the oil caught fire. The
tank struck was on the west end OF
the yards. From Il the flames spread
to four other tanks that were close
by. The oil released spread over the
yards and carried the fire toward the
waters edge. The oil blazed high in
the air lighting up the whole city
and Staten island.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
REPORT CAUSED DIsMAY.
0n,oiai Announcement That the Allied
Forces Are Not Marching 90 Pskia-
HFightfui Massacre Expected.

London, July 3.-The allies are not
advancing for the relief Of Pekin.
This announcement to the house of
commons by William st. John Broder-
lex, under secretary Of state for for
eign affairs, WINS received with excla-
nations of establishment and dismay.
"The situation Ia desperate. HIS
ten"
These words from the message of
Won Burger, q member Of the German
legation ut Pekin, countersigned by
Sir Robert Hart. inspector general
Of customs. and dated nine days ago,
are the theme Of all private comment.
They are preparing for news Of
frightful tragedy. Nine days ago the
ammunition Of the little garrison de-
Tending the foreigners was running
low and their food wns nearly ex-
haust, while around them was horde
Of Kan Su braves having ut their serv-
ice Krupp guns and repeating rifles.
Pekin was In the hands of the rcvolu-
tionnries.
While nothing but sinister news
comes from northern China, south
ern China is seemingly breaking nway
from the empire. All the provinces
south of the Yellow river, whose vice
roys and governors maintain friend
ly relations with the powers through
the consuls, have been informally con-
stituted into confederacy, with Nan-
kin as the capital.
Mad News from Admiral Ksmpr.
Washington, July Bad news
came yesterday morning from Ad-
miral Kempff, confirming the worst
stories which have emanated from
China relative to the conditions at
Pekin, and feeling Of disquiet was
noticeable among administration off,
cials and diplomats.
Thinks Oregon Can f3e Floated.
Washington, July 3.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at
the navy department from Admiral
Kempff:
Che Foo-Oregon has run aground. II
10 not In a dangerous position; about IS
degrees north latitude. 20 degrees 10
minutes east longitude. Have sent to her
assistance three naval vessels. II Is re-
ported that there Is water In one COM
partment. The commander OF the Ore
gon did not request assistance. a japanese
man-of-war having boarded vessel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
A afankaxsa Crnaltr.

When two pet animals are kept in
the same household and one Of them
is monkey, the other is much to be
pitied. A cat-and-dog life is perfect
peace compared with the wretched
dance o monkey once led a poor tor
toise. 1t is true that when the latter
first appeared on the scene the mon
key could make neither head nor tail
of 1t. At first he tried to open the
shell, but every time he put in his
paws his fingers were sharply bitten.
By and by, however, he found out
that when the tortoise was turned
upside down it WINS helpless. and
from that moment the creature
knew no quiet. As often as the mon
key could get at 1t, It was promptly
placed on its back. Often this hap
pened IL times day. For malicious
cruelty commend us to monkey
Cassell's Little Folks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
One
w0l,sass,s
SA rs

az dOCfOred WITH two ~
6iehesf DOCTORS In Tho 0Sty
for two years and had no
relief until ! used tho
PxnlIiiasss remedies
<SMy trouble was nk0er~
alton of tise ssf0sWss ISsTf-
fered terribly, GOULD mot
sleep nights and Thought
sOnSeffnses that death
would be such q relief
"To-dayIa Rss a we'll w0-
imam, able 10 do my OWN
work, and have n0faPains
"Iused four bottles OF
Lydia e. Pinlfibafss's veDe-
table Compound and three
packages of Sanafive
Wash and cannot praise
fkfo medicines enough ~"
MRS. ELIZA THOMAS
e34 Pine ST., Easfons Pa
MRS. PinlktiaGs adviseS
suffeslng women without
charge
LYDIA Z. Pinkham Med Co., Lynn, Mssa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07

The growth of Germany since the
war of 1870, which resulted in the
creation of the empire, Is one Of the
most remarkable events in current
history. The increase in population
is estimated at 100000, and by
that number of people Germany now
exceeds Great Britain in population,
while II has 100000 more than
France, its ancient rival. Twenty
years ago 100000 Germans emigrated
each year. Now the outward flow has
almost ceased, while there Is an in
creasing stream of immigrants large
" from western Europe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
THREE SCORE DEAD.
An Appalling Accident to an Ex-
cursion Car at Tacoma.
Gar Plunged Into ouleh 100 Feet Below
and Was Smashed Into kindiing, and
tho Occupants Wore Crushed
and Mangied.

Tacoma, WASH, July S.-Nearly 100
people, passengers on a car bound
for this city, were plunged down u
gulch ut Twenty-sixth ind c streets
shortly after eight o'clock yesterday
morning. Those who were standing
on the platforms dropped of only to
be bruised and wounded by the heavy
body Of the coach, while others inside
were killed and MANNED before they
knew what had happened. The car
jumped the track and was smashed to
kindling wood in the bottom OF the
chasm over 100 feet below. The dead
will number nearly three score, for
there are many Of the injured who
will never recover and who nrc cx-
pected to die at any moment and
there are at least 60 Of the passen-
gers of the car now In the various
hospitals and under the care OF their
own physicians.
1t was one of the most appalling
accidents that has ever occurred in
this city. and It came at time when
It was least expected. Here were
happy people, residents Of the nearby
towns-Edison, Lakeview, Falkland,
Lake Park and other places-coming
to Tacoma full Of Joy and patriotism
to spend the Fourth Of July. Their
journey was nearly ut IN end when
death interfered and claimed them
rs his own in most frightful man.
ner. lie gave no quarter. Neither
man, woman nor child was spared.
Crushed, MANNED and mangled the un-
fortunates were dragged from be-
meath the wreck Of the car and ten
der hands ministered to them until
conveyanccs could be had to carry
TEN to hospitals and to the homes of
their friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
A woman in Massachusetts, brought

A woman In Massachusetts, brought
suit to recover damages for injuries
received while riding her bicycle on
a public highway in Danvers. She
was given verdict of $3.50. The town
took exceptions to the rulings of the
justice and the case was carried to
the supreme court. The full bench
held that the bicycle is not n car
riage" within the meaning Of the law,
but is more properly to be regarded
Ms machine" and is not, therefore,
entitled to the same rights and priv
ileges on the highway ms a team. The
woman lost her case.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07

A company has been formed in En-
gland with the intention of making
every man his own pianist, provided
he has not exceeded the age limit Of
60. The promoters guarantee that in
one lesson the student, though he
may have had no previous knowledge
of music, will be able TO name all the
stave notes in both clefs, be CONVEX
SAINT with all ledger notes above, be
perfect with all the relative value Of
all time notes, and be able to play 0
to IL marches or waltzes, or to IL
Accomplishments, correct lingering
guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
HORRIBLE CRUELTY.
Boxers Guilty Of Revolving Crimes
Against Their Foreign Prisoners:
Tales Of Rapins. Fire and Blood Come
from Che Foo-Admirals Abandon Hope
of Rssohing Pskin with Their
Present Force.

London, July 5.-The commanders
of the allies in Tien Tsin inform the
correspondents that II would be sui
eide to attempt to reach Pekin with
the troops now available, in the face
Of the colossal force Of imperial troops
and Boxers occupying the country be-
tween Tien Tsin and Pekin. So far
from taking the offensive, the $4,000
international troops ut Tien Tsin and
the 5000 others ut Taku and interme-
date points can barely keep up COM
munications, fighting necessarily with
overwhelming numbers, using far
more numerous artillcries than the al-
lies.
Other advices received by way Of
Shanghai aver that the Chinese losses
around Tien Tsin are between 1000
and 5000, according to Official esti-
mates. The correspondent Of the Ex-
press at Che Foo. telegraphing
Wednesday, says Admiral Seymour
was wounded while sitting in house
at Tien Tsin by Chinese sharpshoot-
ers.
Official news received at Che Foo
shows that the Chinese have been
guilty OF horrible cruelty toward the
wounded and captured, subjecting
them to what Is known rs ling che, or
the slicing process. Under this hideous
rite the bodies of the fallen have
been mutilated. The Russians are re-
tallating by the wholesale shooting Of
natives. Tien Tsin, according to the
Express correspondent, shows no
signs of drifting into barbarism and
savagery.
Revolving stories are told Of bar
barities practiced upon Japanese and
European prisoners captured on the
way to Pekin, though 1t was not
known before that Admiral Seymour
lost any prisoners. The Chinese
troops marching toward Tien Tsin,
the Chinese say, left behind them
trails of rapine, fire and blood. Ma
tive women were ravished and chill
dren were cut in two.
European and American residents in
Shanghai are quite in a panic over
what is viewed as the inadequate mil
itary preparation Of the powers. A
dispatch to the Express from Shang-
hal says that, according to the best
military estimates, 100000 men will be
necessary to subjugate northern
China, and even then II will take two
or three years. The forces Of the Chi
nese empire have gathered such mo-
ton that even Japan's full strength,
launched now, will be unequal to the
task of restoring order.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
Csmptrollsr.a siat.m.n.

Washington, July 3.-The monthly
statement of the comptroller of the
currency shows that the total circula-
ton Of national bank notes ut the
close of business June 30, 1900, was
5000. 559.7l9. The circulation based on
United States bonds was 74,li5,552.
Tho circulation secured by lawful
money WINS s35,444,167. The amount
Of United States registered bonds on
deposit to secure circulating notes was
s2s4, $40, and to secure public de-
posits, So, 139. 4s0.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07
r,..lden, McKlnl-, Much senrh, Alter.

Prssidont Mckinley Much Sought After.
Canton, o., July 5.-Canton's Fourth
of July celebration was purely non
partisan. II was the occasion of the
dedication Of tablet to the county's
representatives in the Spanish-Amer-
lean war aud the mounting thereon
of Spanish cannon captured at San
tiago. lIut in all the demonstrations
President Mckinley was the central
fgurc-mndc 80 by the thousands of
people who came here from all over
the country TO see him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-07

The Pan-African congress, TO be
held in London this month, win u.s.
semble delegates not only from all
the civilized districts of Africa, but
from both Americas, the West Indies
and perhaps q representative or two
from the sparse and scattered negro
population of Australasia. 1t will
in fact take in negro representation
all around the globe, and give the
black man a new notion Of his inn
portance and Of his social and indus
trial progress wherever his surround
ing circumstances are favorable.
Prominent negroes win speak.