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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
l,ubou,c Plague In Honolulu.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Surgeon Gen.
eral Wyman yesterday received n long
report from Surgeon Carmichael, who
Is stationed ut Honolulu, bearing on
the condition of affairs there regard
ing the bubonic plague. Under date
OF December IS, the report says that
five cases and five deaths from what
is pronounced to be bubonic plague
have occurred In Honolulu on the 18th
and 18th inst. DIR. Carmichael says
the presence of the disease was not
suspected until the morning OF the
18th. when Chinese patient died.
An autopsy was held, the examination
pointing strongly to the fact that
death was caused by the bubonic
plague. Another case, also China
man, who had died on December ii,
was examined with the same result.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

Ulsvsland. o., Jan. s..-AccordIng 70
tho Cleveland Leader information re-
ccived by It from y source second
only to President Mckinley and sena-
tor HAi,hn, h to the effect that not
only Will Senator Hanna be the chair
man Of the next republican national
committee, but viii be both tempo
rary aud permanent chairman OF the
republican national convention. This
statement may perhaps be explained
upon Inc hypothesis that. such ~ the
expressed wish of President Mckin-
ley aud that the president, being the
only candidate before the convention
for the office he holds, the delegates
viii cheerfully acquicsce. The state
ment Is made that the only question
which has ever existed as to the con-
tinuati,n of Senator Hanna's LEADER
ship IN the coming campaign was
TINT regarding his health. He has
now announced his willingness TO UNI
dertake the new task next yeat, and
the presidents wish In that respect
Ia to Re gratified.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
TO IMPROVE THE HIGHWAYS.
League of American wheeimen VIII Urge
M Appropriation Of e5.ooo,o o0-tie'p
Expected from Farmers.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. S.-The most
important step which the League OF
American Wheelmen has yet taken
in its work for good roads is about
to be inaugurated. President kee-
nan, of the League o. American Wheel
men, has arranged for tine early pre-
sentation in congress OF bill appro-
priating s5,OOO,OOO for the construc-
ton of improved highways through
out the United States. Representa-
tive Graham, of the Twenty-third
congressional district, will father the
measure, which every League OF
American Wheelmen member and Of
fetal throughout the United States
will be asked 10 give his energetic
support. President Keenan, states
that he feels assured Of the hearty
co.operntion of the farmers all over
the country in securing the passage
of measure so manifestly in their
interest
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

- Paul. Ninn.. Jan. z.--A passenger
|s.in GA tie Chicago Great Western
Isl. NIGHT crashed into the rear Of q
horn Pacific efock train near the
s<|.s'So sIf>si bridge in the cast.
r1 portion 1t this city, splitting
IL. >1Hoo.. IA two and iniuring seven
.1<n 1o> th1nI who were II charge
Ia <.1.'&nu.1f Of ten cars Of
<4. H#| .>f|tos|y injured, but
4|n I1&1 ia 1|,,rfo Of . shipment
+ ..& i.10 |<4| Lake. Him. was
I' .|@I md 1eaided, 90
N .t. ''eetltai.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
vonnd Dead on tI,e T,neh.

New York, Jan. Abraham T..
Buclhout, 90 years Of age, orc of the
best known men in fremont, and re-
puted to be n millionaire, WIS found
dead last night with his skull crushed
in ON the northbound track of the
New York & Harlem railroad near the
fremont station. Mr.. DuckhOut hal
been TO his Office In this city. where
he WIS in the lumber business with
his son, Frank c. BuclShout- u is be-
lieved that he WA on his way home
and that IN stepping out on the plat
form before tho train rot to The sta
fIon he feIf on sud WA killed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
CABINET SWORN IN.
Gov. woods Counseiiors All Take ALE
glance TO the Military Authorities
OF the United states.

Havana, Jan. 3.-The president OF
the supreme court, Senior Mendoza,
In the throne room of the palace, to-
day administered the oath of office
TO members of the new cabinet. The
witnesses of the ceremony were Gems.
Wood and Chaffee and Coils. Richards,
Dudley and Black, all in full uniform.
The oath was the ordinary one ad-
ministered to oil Cuban officials TAX
ing Office under the present authority,
swearing allegiance for the time be-
ing to the military authorities OF the
United States.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
MORE FROM CAPT. LEARY.
The American Governor OF Guam Issues .
Proclamation Absolutely Prohibiting
Slavery on the Island

Manila, Jan. IA naval officer who
has arrived here from Guam brings
q proclamation issued by Capt. Leary,
naval governor of that islanl. decree
ing the absolute prohibition and total
abolition Of slavery or peonage, the
order taking effect February 90. The
prologue of the proclamation declares
that the Spanish system of peonage.
amounting to slavery, is menace to
popular liberty and violation OF the
privileges guaranteed by the An'eri-
can constitution. Capt. Leary also
deported all the Spanish priests for
reasons which were sufficient to him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
RennIxer. AnpoInted.

st. Louis, JAM 3.-Receivers have
been appointed for the Omaha d st.
Louis railroad company, the Omaha,
KANSAS City G. Eastern railroad COM
many and the Kansas City d Northern
Connecting Railroad company by
Judge Thayer, of the United States
circuit court for the Eighth district.
County Treasurer and Auditor'A hooks.
Chicago, Jan. IA special TO the
Times-Herald from Indianapolis says:
Sensational Developments have come
in Shelby county with the retirement
of County Treasurer Wilson and the
installation of Treasurer Lee as his
successor. All the books of the Of
flee for three years and six months
prior to last June are missing, and
Wilson says he does not know what
has become of them. The correspond
ing books Of the auditor for the same
period are missing. and il l. not
known what moneys have been re-
c.lrcd or paid out In that time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
wan, TO secure Indlan Land.

Yankton, S. d., Jan. 4.-Thc people
of Gregory county have started a
movement to secure the relinquish-
ment Of the Indian title TO the por
ton of the Rosebud agency which lies
in that county. The land in question
amounts to $4,000 acres and Is ricl.
farming land. The Indians nre said
TO be fayorably inclined toward he
plan, provided reasonable consldera-
ton Is offered for the land. a bill
has been prepared by Congressman
Gamble, authorizing the appointment
of u commission to treat with the In
dinns.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
nheerfuIiy Indorsed.

She handed the check to the paying teller.
She was calm and collected, as II 1t was an
everyday matter.
"Madam," said the teller, gently, You
have forgotten to indorse it."
Endorse it?" with little worried smile.
Eyes; you must write your name p, on ne ne
bank in case the issuer OF this check should
fail 10 answer our call.
"Oh!" she said, accepting the PEN.
When the teller looked at the check again
this is what he read:
1.-THE - bank has always paid up what
II owes, and you need have no worry: There
fore ! indorse this check. Very truly yours,
Mrs. j. D. Blanks. "-Syracuse Herald.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

Philadelphia, Jan 3.-The work OF
ficmolishing the steel dies that coined
the output of the United States mints
during 1890 was commenced yesterday
in the blacksmith shop of the mint
here. Exactly 1910 dies. representing
the money coined in this city. were
destroyed. To-day the dies used n
the New Orleans mint wilt be rem
dered useless. Those from San Fran
cisco have not yet arrived. Every
die used by the United States mints
Ii engraved and destroyed in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
COINAGE FOR THE YEAR.
United States Mint During 1890 Turned
Out e11l,3A4,a2O In cold and
sae,osl,S1e In silver.

Washington. Jan. "A statement
issued by the director of the mint
shows that the total coinage executed
at the mints of the United States dur
ing the calendar year ended December
30, 1890, was Si39,Ei ,10i, rs follows:
Gold, $111,344,22O; silver Ses,00i,5lo;
minor coins. $1.s37.45i. The coinage
executed during the month Of De-
cember last amounted to S?,711.ss4,
as follows: Gold, $7,4S9,952; silver,
81, ss6, COS; minor coins, $355,S27.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
Mules for Use In Cuba

Kansas City, No., Jan. 3.-Gen.
Wood the new governor general OF
Cuba. has use for q few Missouri
mules and has sent 10 kans.: City to
get prices on them. W. G. Harding
came this morning with instructions
to buy 1000 mules. Cuha needs mules
for ITS plantations. which IRE clti-
waited again since tie island has be-
come pacified. 1t is understood
among the traders that the Opening
of II mule market in Havana is con-
terminated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
1hr.. p..,h. from a. E.plos,on.

Selma, Ala, Jan. 3.-C. /. Peterson,
n well-to-do farmer, was loading shells
from n kcg of powder ut his home In
Iowndes county when a spark fell
into the keg, causing an explosion.
Petcrson's wife and father, and one
OF his children. girl, received inju-
ries from which they died. Peterson
IN believed TO be fatally burned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
pon,,rv sh,pp,r. Have q Grlevnuce.

Topeka, Ram, Jan. 3.-TEe Kansas
State Produce association Ia holding
q meeting here to consider ways and
means of obtaining n uniform rate
for all shippers on dressed poultry.
They claim that ut present the Ar
mours have the advantage and arc
able to ship dressed poultry as dressed
beef and so get u rate of so 10 60 20
per cent. below thu regular poultry
rate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

Chicago. Jan. 4.-The University Of
Chicago win use and advocate the
nav spelling. BY y vote Of 20 to 1e
tho universally congregation placed it
self on record yesterday as favoring
tie nse Of the reformed spelling
adopted BY the National Education
ansoclation. The vote implies the use
81 reform spelling In q number OF
b.aeazinta and papers issued under
IRE auspices Of the university.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
n,,chhurn for Senator.

Frankfort, KY. Jan. 3.-After four
years of retirement Joseph c. s.
Blackburn was chosen last night by
the joint caucus of the democratic
members of the Legislature rs the sue
cssor of William Lindsay in the Uni
ted States senate.
Frankfort, KY, Jan. :.-BOth hous-
es of che legislature organized at noon
by clecting the nominees of last
nights democratic caucus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
n.r,nna Iand.lIda ,n enc Water Froal

Vallejo, CAL, Jan. "A serious
landslide occurred on the water front
of Mare island Monday night. "A
result $50 feet of the sen wall slid
into the bay, carrying with 1t tons Of
granite work, cement and earth, md
ioosening up fully 100 feet more OF
the wall. The break Is believed to
be due to the fact that heavy rain OF
the past few days had 80 filed the
coil back of the cmbankment with
winter that the pressure could not be
withstood. II Is estimated that the
actual damage in money caused BY the
landslide win Be $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

aIonnon," Or ra<her "L1uznuu,
the usual pronunciation n oxle1
shire and Bucl<inghamshire wAqr
was q boy there, 80 years ago Il ~
only in reading from book q pe41&
that the I'd" obtained recognitio4
Among elderly people many o&nz
words, when they came to be xca(
had q different pronunciation froz
that which prevailed in ordinary con
yersation. For example, In reading
shave" became "hayve," ARE" W.
s.air," s'said" was turned into "sayds
and led" Of q participle was sounded
as q separate syllable. Colloquiaily =
man might say, 1--WE have err'd ana
stray'd like lost ship" but
ut church he would swell out the
phrase to Eve hayve erred ana
atrayed like lost sheep"
So, also, the common remark, Il ssd,
How ar your" became, In reading
aloud, 81 sny'd, How air your No
doubt these peculiarities have been
noted before; II SO, ] have not been
fortunate enough to meet with tho
record.-Notes and Queries.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
nIormOninm.

This is a question that should interess
every one. It is blot upon our fair land
a symptom OF governmental ill.health. Tbs
right laws would act as speedily upon 1t a.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters does upon con.
stipation or dyspepsia. They would quickly
this is lust what the bitters does for the hui
man constitution. II makes the stomach
strong by curing Indigestion, biliousness and
liver trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
beware OF Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

AZ mercury will surely destroy. the sense o.
smell and Completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering Il through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will 90 =
often len fold to the good you can possibly
manufactured by r. J. Cheney 4 Co, Toledo,
o.. contains no mercury. and is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get tine gen =
Toledo, Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney q Co. Iessi-
monials free. ,I...,.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
ssven rhou.and Men Cutting Ice.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Thc ice horvest
began to-day and ice l. inchea thick
is being taken from the lakes and
rivers of Illinois, Indiana and Wis
consin in the vicinity of Chicago.
This work gives employment to over
1000 men. The annual harvest
is not ms early in arriving "s last
wear. hut II is SO far fully up to all
expectations on the score of quality
and abundance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
He Guessed It.

"Pcrmit me to suggest, miss, that
you are not looking your BEST" said
the photographer.
~ know it," she replied.
"The way you have used the powder
and the pencil gives you q rather
CHASTITY appearance"
~ know it," she said again, "and
when you touch it up, II You can
make the cheeks look sunken and the
eyes listless, / wouldn't mind paying
you something extra"
Eyes, yes, of course" he returned,
beginning to comprehend. "Ravages
of blighted affection and all that.
When does your breach of promise
case come up for trial?"-Chicago
Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

Pops Leo has anassed enough val
usble presents to nj q museum and
his Jewels are famous for their worth
and beauty. He h the owner Of the
Inrfest diamond n tho world, and
this,oddIx enough. was given 20 him
~ fhat stanch protcstant, President
Krascr. II i valued at "a 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
WAGE. a, over $4,000 Employees Raised.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 3.-The wages
of $4,000 men in Pittsburgh were adj
vanced from Eve TO ten per cent. and
in some cases even greater percent
age. OF these $4,000 are employed by
the Carnegie Steel company, 0,ooo by
Jones & Laughlin and 5000 by the
United States and National Glass
compnnie5,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06


svinced 9 disposition yesterday to
tain cp the work of the session In
<nrnekt and, while the sitting was Of
only . llttls more than an hours du-
ration, 4 lqfgc number of important
bills wore introduced and definite
foundntIon laid FOR proceeding with
the nnanclal bill. By fixing the hour
for beginning debate ON this measure
for two o'clock to-day. The most
notable event Of the day was u rrc
tcst entered by Senator Hoar, of Mas.
sachusetts, TO the summary dis?osi-
tlon Of resolutions asking for infor-
nation about the conduct OF the fhil-
ippInes war. He indicated PURPOSE
to demand consideration for sich
measures ercn 1t the expense of The
financial bill. The 10th instant was
named as the day for the delivery Of
eulogics in memory of the la,e Vice.
President Hobart.
The senate committee on foreign
relations yesterday considered nun
Der Of pending questions. The bill Of
senator Cullom providing territorial
government for Hawaii WINS discussed,
but the subcommittee, which has the
subject under consideration, not ue-
ing rendy TO report, 1t was announced
that another meeting would be held
soon when the bill would be reported
10 the full committee. There was also
some talk about the French reciproc
ity treaty, and II WINS decided to hear
Mr.. John A. Kasson. who conducted
the negotiations, and members Of tie
finance committee ut the regular
meeting next Wednesday.
The senate committee on foreign re-
lations, also presented report OIL
Senator Hoar's resolution in regard to
the claims Of the United STATES
against Spain. The committee pre-
sented q schedule of claims amount
ing to over sl,00o,000 and adds: 1T
Is impracticable TO state even approx
imately the amount actually due on
these claims or to allege in view of tn,
state Of the record of the slate lie
partment of that date that there
might not be others than these men
tione6.r As to the remedy of the
claimants the committee expressed
the opinion that the only present
remedy Is by diplomatic negotiations.
A short Session Of che House.
Washington, Jan. 4.-The house
was in session only Is minutes yes
terday and during that time had a
little furry over an attempt by Mr..
Sulzer, Of New York, to secure con-
sideration for resolution asking in
formation concerning the relations
Of the treasury department with the
National City bank, Of New York.
The resolution was referred to the
COMMITTEES on ways and means.
Chairman Payne and some OF his
associates Of the ways and means
committee had an informal talk after
the Adjournment of the house rel
ntive to the Sulzer resolution, calling
on the secretary Of the treasury for
information which had been referred
to the committee. A meeting of the
committee viii be held to-day and q
pretty thorough understanding was
arrived nt that the resolution would
be considered and probably reported
at once 10 the house. Some changes
are likely to be made in the resolu'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

/ John /. Sullivan zayu he Is sorry
now that he. didn't put his money
Into United States honda instead Of
lending II to datt<ring friends and
paying IS for : shine He places his
@'loas" at 81 .oo0,000 which shows pu-
gilistio popularity 70 DO ~ uncertain
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06
T,ime and Money.

Miss Romantique-Th foreign nobility
having nothing TO do, must lead awfuIiy mo
notonous lives. =.
Miss Kostique-Yes, notice those who
come over here never seem TO have any
cbange.-Catholic Standard and Times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

Sunday must be the strongest day, since
al the others are weekdays, and yet bun
day is broken oftenest.-Elliotts Magazine
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

Ths t1anI& 81 bicycle can b, 'tn1I1.
<t>1 IS C1|.1|1 Mat'1 11I|c.' con-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-01-06

I1I.1lt 'E.'tf fIo'n H'mrcrIfy to
ia ~. @'1|<I <irf A4t' Rhodes Nas
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
HONOR FOR AN AKRON MAN.

Judge Chas. II. Grant has been
named as one of the delegates at large
10 the National convention of the Lin.
coin Republican party, to be held al
Kansas City, July 4.
This honor has been conferred upon
Judge Grant because his writings in
support of the principles of Lincoln
Republcanism have attracted nation,
al attention and because he Is every.
where recognized as being one of the
foremost leaders of thought among
the men connected with the indepen
dent political movement to again give
force 10 the principles OF Lincoln II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
Promenade Concert.

a novel entertainment will be given
by the Mary Day Nursery on the lawn
OF Bicrce park, opposite the postotiicc
Saturday evening. 1t Is known ms n
promenade concert. Music viii be
furnished by the Goodrich band and
the Liedcrtafel Singing society. The
hand will wear its new uniforms for
the first time. Both organizations do
mated their services. Tho Natural Gas
company has agreed to furnish the
lights. Ice cream, cake ana lemonade
will be sold
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
FROM GlDDlNGs TO DICK.

Several months ago when Rcprcsen-
tative Sims OF Tennessee, made n bit.
ter attack upon the extension of the
pension system, particularly upon the
applications for pensions filed by mem.
bers OF the Eighth Ohio regiment Gen.
Dick got such Il severe attack of stage
fright that he was unable TO rcply In
behalf OF his regiment, and the dc.
Tense was made by his eloquent Dem.
ocratlc colleague. Congressman Nor.
ton, Of Tinin. In one of the numbers
of the Congressional Record published
since Congress adjourned viii be found
Il twenty-five page speech by Con.
gressman Dick which was never do.
llvered in Congress. Gen. Dick IN tho
first Representative the Nineteenth
district has ever had in Congress who
shrank from uttcrIng his sentiments
upon the floor of Congress for fear of
provoking n controversy in which he
might appear 10 disadvantage before
the country. In these days the back.
door route of elfcctlng entrance TO the
Congressional Record is accounted no
disgrace. II Is a long descent from
Glddings TO Dick.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25
THEN AND NOW.
New York JournalJ

|
Republicans of 1856 believed that the
United States had no powers except
such as the constitution gave 1t.
Tho membership Of the Republican
party then was ns distinct MS It's plat
| form from that of today. Instead of
Plait and Dopew, New York had in
the Senate, Hamilton Fish and William
III. Seward instead of Hanna. Ohio
had Ben Wade. Instead OF Lodge,
Massachusetts had Charles Sumner
The original Republican pnrty had
no Galiuger, Sewel, Pcnrose or For
akcr in the Senate, but it had Lyman
Trumbull, William Pitt Fessenden,
Henry Wilson and John +. Hale. Ii
had no Cannon, Do!liver or Payne in
the House, but ii had Elihu b. Wash.
burne, Ansor Burlingamc, Nathaniel
T.. Banks, Edwin h. Morgan, John
Sherman and Joshua Il. Gildings.
And outside OF Congress were mon
like Abraham Lincoln, and Hannibal
Iamlin, and David N.:mot, and Owen
Lovejoy. Tho Republican party then
was an organized conscience, as was
fitting In body that professcd TO fol-
low Jefferson, and 1t was us rich in
brains as in morals.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-25

Congressman Grosvenor isn't very
well satisfied with the National Re.
publican platform. He claims that the
resolutions committee turned down
the clear and vigorous declarations that
had been presented by the AdmlnIstra.
tlon's platform builders and substituted
therefor II lot of "drIvcl." Having been
turned down in It's choice of n Vice
Presidential candidate ana its plat.
form, II is difficult to see what victory
the Administration leaders won In the
convention.