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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Carolinn-Stevenson IA.

South Carolina-Stevenson IS.
South Dakota-Towne 9. Steven
SON Q.
Tennessee-Hi "A.
Texas-Stevenson 30.
Utah-Stevenso Q.
Vermont-Stevenson Q.
virginia-Stevenson "a.
Neutrality-suspicious. 8.
West virginia-Stevenson 10.
Wisconsin-Stevenson 81, Towns D.
Wyoming-Stevenson 9.
Alaska-Stevenson Q.
Acknowledgement 8, Towne I.
District Of Columbia-Stevenson Q.
New Mexico-Stevenso s, Towne l..
Oklahoma Stevenson 3h, Towne
2h.
Indian territory-Stevenson 0.
Hawaii-Hill Q.
This gave Stevenson 5sols votes,
while 624 were necessary for choice.
Enough states changed to give more
than two-thirds majority.
After the usual resolutions OF
thanks and routine business the con-
vention ut 3:35 adjourned sine die.
The Platform Adopted.
We, the representatives Of the demo-
cratic party OF the United States assem-
bled In national convention upon the an
niversary OF the adoption OF the decla-
ration OF independence. do reaffirm our
faith In that immortal proclamation OF
the inalienable rights Of man. and our
allegiance to the constitution framed In
harmony Herewith by the fathers OF the
republic.
We hold with the United States su-
preme court that the declaration OF indie
pendence Is the spirit OF our government,
OF which the constitution Is the form and
letter. We declare again that all govern
ments instituted among men derive their
Just powers from the consent OF the gov
erned: that any government not based
upon tho consent OF the governed Is
tyranny; and that to impose upon any
people q government Of force Is TO sub
stitute the methods OF Imperialism for
those OF q republic.
We hold that the constitution follows
the flag and denounce the doctrine that
an executive or congress deriving their
existence and their powers from the con-
beyond Il. or In violation Of II.
We assert that no nation can long en-
dure half republic and half empire. and
We warn the American people that i'm
perialism abroad will lead quickly and
inevitably to despotism at home.
The Porto Rican Tariff Law.
Believing in these fundamental princi-
pies. We denounce the Porto Rico law.
enacted by n republican congress against
the protest and opposition OF the demo-
cratic minority. as n bold and open vio-
lation OF the nations organic law and
fragrant breach Of the national good
faith. II imposes upon the people OF
Porto Rico a government without their
consent and taxation without representa-
ton.
II dishonors the American people by re-
pudiating o solemn pledge made In their
behalf by the commanding general OF
our army. which the Porto Ricans well
coined to peaceful and unresisted occu-
patton Of their land. II doomed to pow
erty and distress n people whose help
lessness appeals with peculiar force
to our Justice and magnanimity.
In this. the first act Of its imperialistic
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Kansas City, Mo-, July 7.-William
Jennings Bryan, Of Nebraska, was
Thursday night unanimously chosen as
the democratic candidate for president
Of the United States on platform OPP
posing Imperialism, militarism and
trusts. and specifically declaring for
the free coinage Of silver ut the ratio
of 10 to 1. The nomination came as
the elimination Of frenzied demon
stration in honor of'the party leader.
lasting 81 minutes, and giving utter
ance to all the pent-up emotions Of the
vast multitude. 1t followed also q
fierce struggle throughout the last
SO hours concerning the platform
declaration on silver and on the rela-
tive position which the silver question
IL to maintain to the other great Is
sues Of the day. When the nominat-
ing speech by delegate Oldham was
finished up went the delegates upon
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
DiscoRD IN NEBRASKA.
PopuIists Ipdorse Bryan but Refuse %
Consent % Withdrawal OF Towns from
the Ticket as Vice President.

Lincoln, Neb., July 1.-THE popu-
list state convention was called to
order yesterday afternoon by State
Chairman Edmiston with 1900 dele
gates present. Chairman Edmiston's
opening address urged that the dele
gates work in unity In the interests
Of the reform forces. His reference
to William ]. Bryan as "that noble
man, that free man who represents
the interests of common humanity"
was enthusiastically checred. Nomi-
nations were then in order for tenn
porary chairman and the radical and
conservative elements ut once FLASHED.
NJ. +. Harrington, representing the
radical element of the party, Senator
w. V. Allen, and ex-Lieut. Gov. Harris
were nominated, but the latter with
drew. After considerable debate the
roll call WINS ordered, resulting: Al
len, $50; Harrington, 455. Senator
Allen on taking the chair made q
plea for harmony and conservatism.
The platform adopted by the popu-
lists reaffirms the Sioux Falls plat
form and devotes several planks to
state issues. 1t does not fall in line
for Bryan and Stevenson, but adheres
to and Endorses the original ticket of
Bryan and Towne.
The free silver republicans or
ganized by electing George Hibner, Of
Lincoln, temporary and then perma-
nent chairman, and after appointing
committee on conference took re-
cess.
The first note OF discord among the
silver republicans came when Dele
gate Ransom offered set of resolu-
tions approving the reported with
drawal of Charles a. Towne rs can
didate for vice president in favor of
Adlai Z. Stevenson. Protests came
from all over the hall and the reso-
lutions were withdrawn. Mr.. Towne,
who WINS present, was called out and
in short speech practically an
nounced his intention to withdraw,
but adding that he would take as ac-
tive part in the campaign and work
as hard for the success of the ticket
as II he was a candidate.
The resolutions as finally adopted
indorse the Kansas City silver repub-
lican platform, and recite that in ac-
cordance with the action taken at
that convention the free silver repub-
lican party of Nebraska pledges its
support to W. ]. Bryan and Adlai Z.
Stevenson for president and vice presi-
dent.
1t was after midnight when the
conference committees of the three
parties made their report to the con-
ventions on the apportionment of
state officers. The democrats and sill
yer republicans were agreed in al
lowing the democrats state treasurer
and attorney general, the silver re-
publicans lieutenant governor, and the
populists the remainder.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
COMING HOME AT LAST.
Bodies of Amarican Soldier. Killed In Bu-
ena vistn DurinG Mexican War to no
Rclnterrsd NJ San Antonio, Tex.

Laredo, Tex, July 12.-In the year
1916, according to history, occurred
the battle of Buena Vista, near SAL
tillo, Mex, in which Gen. Zachary
Taylor attained a great victory over
the Mexicans under Gen. Santa Anna.
The several hundred Americans who
fell in the battle were inferred on
the battlefield, and the war depart
ment has now issued an order to Col.
Scully, quartermaster, New Orleans, to
let the contract to some person to
exhume the remains of these soldiers
and bring them back to this coun-
try for rcintcrment in the government
cemetery at San Antonio, Tex.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
HIS VOICE FOR WAR.
Bishop Joyce. OF the Methodist Church,
Saya Chinese Superstition Must he Over
come-Describes Wall Around Pekln.

St. Paul, Mimi, July 12.-Bishop
]. +. Joyce. Of the Methodist church,
who has had wide experience in
China, advocates the use Of armed
forces for the suppression OF the Chi
nese troubles. "If the commercial and
religious interests of the United
States cannot be cared for in any
other way" said he, II advocate the
use of guns. The missionaries are
in China by n treaty rs sacred as any
treaty regarding the presence of the
United States ministers in that coun-
try" Bishop Joyce described the
great wall that surrounds the city OF
Pekin as showing the difficulties that
invading forces would have to en-
counter in effccting an entrance to
that city. "This WALL" said he, ''is
10 miles long, so feet high, 60 feet
thick ut the base, and 40 feet ut
the top. 1t will require an army Of
100000 men and commensurate cngi-
neering skill to take the city Of
Pekm."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
ever be held by force IN unwilling sub
lection to European authority.
The Issue Of Miiitnrism.

ever Be held by force In unwilling sub
lection to European authority.
The Issus Of Milissrism.
We oppose militarism. II means con-
quest abroad and Intimidation and OPP
preston at home. II means the strong
arm which has ever been fatal to free
cIaiasns have iiea from from IN Europe. Il
will impose upon our peace-loving peo-
pie q largo standing army and unneces:
sary burden q taxation and q constant an
Ing. army and a. well disciplined state
peace. this republic has no place for q
When the nation Is in danger the. vol
unteer soldier y his coultrys best de- ss
fender. The national guard Of the United
states should ever be cherished IN the
o orsnSisS,i Ss are ever an element Of
strength and safety. For the first time
in our history and coeval with the Phil
ippine conquest has there been q whole,
and approved system Of volunteer organi-
cation. We denounce II rs ur-American.
undemocratic and unrcpublican ana az
subversiOn OF the ancient ana nxed
principles of q FREQ people.
Wrong of Private Monopoiies-
Private monopolies are indefenslble
and intOlerablc. They destroy compcti-
tion. control the price. Of all material.
both producer and consumer. They less
ell the employment OF labor and arbl-
trarily Ak the terms and conditions there,
OF and deprive individual energy and
small capital Of their opportunity for bet
tcrmcnt.
They are the most efficient means yet
devised for approprinting the fruits OF
industry to the benefit Of the few at tho
expense OF the many. and unless their
insatiate greed Is checked all wealth VIII
be aggregated In q few hands and the
republic destroyed. The dishonest pal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

One OF the last bills which passed
congress opens to settlement the
Nowa, Comanchc and Apache Indian
reservation in southeastern 0klaho-
ma. The number Of ncres open to
settlers will be over 100000, which
win give space for about 10000 farms
Of $50 acres each. The opening mp OF
this reservation is another s:ci
toward inducing the Creeks, Chero'
KEGS, Seminoles, Choctaws and Chick.
asaws to take up lands in severalty
when this is done the old Indian ter
ritory can be united to Oklahoma and
become q state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
POLICE BLAMED.
Grand Jury Held Guardians OF Peace re
sponsibIe foe Much Trouble In the
strike Nc ~. Louis.

st. Louis, July THE June grand
jury in the final report yesterday
fastened much of the responsibility
for the disturbances which marked
the recent street railway strike on
the police. The report denounccs tho
police law us passed by the last leg
islature and says that it makes it pos
sible for the president of the board
to step in and assume full authority
over the chief of police. The jurors
declare that the law should make 1t
compulsory for the mayor to be
member of the board and to attend
the meetings. Police officials and pa
trolmen are criticised for failing TO do
their duty and the jury says that
many acts of lawlcssncss were com.
mittcd with the apparent assent OF
tho police. The shcriff's posse was
complimentcd for its efficient services.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
RrIlaIna Casnaltr LIst.

London, July 1.-THE war Office
has issued another casualty list from
South Africa, showing that, during
the week ending July Z, there were
killed. wounded or captured Is officers
and $50 men; accidental deaths, 2;
died of disease, officers and $40 men;
invalided home, ~ officers and 1906
men. The total casualties as n result
of. the war are 4s,iss officers and
men,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

In buying out his associates in the
Southern Pacific, Coils =. Huntington
becomes sole and individual owner
manager and controller of n vast
transportation system, embracing a.
600 miles of railroad, ferries, termi-
mails, river and ocean lines extending
from Portland, Ore, through Cali
fornia, to New Orleans, and repre-
senting s35O,OOO,OOO of securities and
nearly $6O,OOO,OOO of annual gross
earnings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Those New York shop girls to whom
Mrs. Emma A. Schley bequeathed S..
600 each merely because they were
courteous to her while selling goods
70 her are living proof that politeness
pays. The testator. whose estate
amounted to $5.OOO,OOO, did not even
know the first names of some of these
lucky girls.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

A dispatch from New York says
that the insurance companies are be-
ginning to get uneasy. II not alarmed,
over the rapidly increasing fire losses
IN June and July. The statistics OF
the last four years sufficiently tell
their story. They show not n steady
but a rapidly growing increase each
year. The losses of 1896 were SILL
6s6,Os7; OF 1891, sI2o,oOI,7 1877; of 1905,
sf2s,fsp, 467; Of 1899, s15o,537,s65. The
losses of the first six months of 1890,
lncluding the first two days Of July,
were s7l,3l7,462; those Of the same
period in 1900 are so7,224.SSo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The present government OF China Is
certainly doomed. Whatever the out
come of the war the dowager en-
press and her variety OF statesmen
will be thoroughly put away. The for.
eigners and commercial men at all OF
the treaty ports hold that her gov
eminent has been wrecked, and that
the only solution for the existing
anarchy will be the establishment OF
n new government controlled by the
civilized nations,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

New York business men are making
IN effort to secure change in the
present rule by which the government
does not print anything in the nature
of an advertisement on stamped en-
'velopes. The rule against advertise
mcnts is construed so strictly that the
mention of the business in which the
person is engaged is forbidden. The
business men who favor the change
say that the government should print
Q business card of reasonable size.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

The London Christian World says
that Gen. Cronje was much depressed
on the voyage TO st. Helena. He and
his wife would sit side by side for
hours without speaking, holding each
ofher,s hands and occasionally read
ing the bible. To cheer them up q
fraphophone was brought into use.
After playing q march, Sankey's
HMM. THE Ninety and Nine" was
given. Nrz. Crunje burst into tears.
r.tnis was - interested IN the Per
iormnn6n that the graphtphone was
tr.n.nfod a him. and with Il he
.ot,. tlurl'i b 81 H1'fnA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

In the United States. according to
official figures, there are 5,6s7,sis de-
positors in savings banks, with de-
posits of $3.50, 366,054. France, Ger
many and Great Britain have each
more depositors, but no other country
comes near this in the aggregate OF
money saved.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
CURRENT COMMENT.

John Harrington, who celebrated
his Tooth birthday in New York on
independence day, is well and hearty,
and says he is so, at 100 years Of age,
"becausc keep away from worry
and attend TO my own business"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

An odd celebration in New York the
other day was that of the thirty-sixth
anniversary of the loss of the leg OF
former Senator Matthew c. Butler.
Of South Carolina, who came out OF
the battle of Brandy Station in 1863
with only one leg. The celebration
WINS dinner ut Delmonico's given by
Mr.. Butler to some of his friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
no Ennln McArihur,a Cnvalry.

Washington, July 11.-Recent or
ders of the war department involve
the sending of 1900 horses and mules
from this country to the Philippines.
Most of these are cavalry horses,
forming an important part of the
of the regiments of cav
airy ordered TO the Philippines.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
O.ar. INDIAN. or che Deellre.

Wichita, Kan, July lathe Usage
Indians have been counted by the
census enumcrators, and il is found
that they are on the decrease. The
Osages are the richest THE Of people
In the United States. Intermarrying
10 said to be the main reason that the
race Is on the decline.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

1t is notable fact that the vast
sum given by private individuals to
educational institutions last year was
largely from those who are distribut-
ing their wealth while they live. Di-
rect gifts Of this kind came from 40
persons, the requests numbering 81.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

A substituted forefinger was shown
by n Koenigsburg doctor ut n sur
gical congress in Berlin recently. He
had cut off the patients second toe
and sewed it to the stump of the
missing finger, and the operation
WINS successful. The doctor did not
explain how or where he was going to
get n new toe for the patient, so 1t
looks like case of robbing Peter to
nav Paul.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Two wam.s and a MAJ Drswasa

chicago. July 12.-While attempts
Ing to change seats in row boat two
young women and a young man were
drowned in the lagoon in Washing
ton park last night. The dead are:
Otto Flory, Nellie Guenther and An
ME Mclaughlin. "
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
D.ntls,S Convene a. Old Poln, Comfor,.

Norfolk. Va, July 1.-THE National
Dental association convened ut Old
Point Comfort yesterday, with abont
$50 members present. The feature Of
the opening session was the address
Of DIR. Holly Smith. of baltimore, the
president of the association.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Chicago. July IA special train
divided into three sections passed
through Chicago yesterday carryin1
the FIitccnth United States infantry.
which IL on re wax 70 the PhIliprIhl,
. ioin Cen. NseArihpl1 forces
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Clear water in the Chicago river is
leSscning the city revenue from water,
factory owners drawing their supply
from the river. 1t is estimated the
city will lose $o50,O00 from the stock
yards district alone for water service.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Detroit, Mich. July 1.-THE twelfth
annual meeting of the Wholesale Sad
dleTy association Of the United
States began at the Hotel Cadillac yes
leraay. TIE attendance c<pesdn 1oa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Nor. Rsdls. rah.n from IN. sa.I..

New York, July 12.-Twenty-four
bodies were recovered from the hold
Of the burned steamship Saale yes
terday. which makes the total number
Of dead taken from this ship alone so.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
o.DonnslI Knocaed out bv Mab -r.

New York. July Peter Maher
knocked out Steve" .0'Donnell in the
first round Of what was to have been
n 25-round bout at the broadway Ath-
letic club last night. The bout last
cd only one minute and forty-eight
seconds. Maher Mt the outset cor
ncred ODonneIl and daged him with
rap on the jaw. 0'Donnell clinched.
After breaking Maher rushed and
sent his man down like q log. He
scrambled TO his feet and rs he put
up his hands he got swing on the
neck and fell ON his back. He arose
slowly and Maher rushed ut him and
smiled us lie whipped a right to the
jaw. ODonncll staggered and as he
was falling Maher landed on him
again. The referee stopped, further
proceedings and awarded the fight
to Maher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
THE LEADING ISSUE.
The Democratic National Platform
Places "Imperialism" In the Van.

Bryan and Stevenson Named - the Party's
Standard. Hearers with 0rsat Enthusi-
asm-Big Demonstration for Da-
vid u. Hill, Of New York.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Earan Pledges His support.

Lincoln, Ncb., July 7.-Mr. Bryan
was flooded with dispatches Friday
congratulating him on his nomina-
ton. Among the dispatches re-
ceived was one from Patrick Pagan,
of New York, formerly lIarrisons
minister to Chill. congratulating him
on his nomination and the American
ism of the platform and pledging his
sunnort
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14
Corn aud small 0rain Damaged By Haii

Corn aud Small DRAIN Damaged ~ uah'
Minneapolis, Minn., July IA
Times special from Elroy. Wis, says;
A terrific rain and hailstorm, accom-
panied by n high wind, passed over
this city yesterday afternoon. The
rain fell in torrents. Hailstones were
picked up which measured IL inches
in circumference and weighed over
eight ounces. Corn was whipped to
pieces and small grains were cut TO
pieces and buried. The loss Is too
heavy to estimate. The Barbaboo
river Is rising and food is threat-
ened. Waukegan and Oshkosh also
report much damage from a storm.
,YIf,y P.rsaa. Kui,d ny m Expla.iaa.
st. Petersburg, July Tan oficiai
dispatch from NikoleilSy, dated July
/, nays that so persons were killed
by an explosion Of stores Of powder
nt 1IulEden.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-07-14

Jc1eraon said. 'sPeace, eornmorce and
honest friendship with ell uatlona, entan-
Cling alliances with none" We approve
this wholesome doctrine and earnestly
protest against the republican departure
rt||I.fs 'rc|ulInE the diplomacy % .n-
ro11 1nr ~ Intrigue and land Ifae4'1H