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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
STATEMENT BY KRUGER.
No Says Boer Generals Have Besn offered
Money 20 Quit Fighting-Buiier
Master of Laing's Mex.

London, June 13.-According to q
dispatch to the Daily Express from
Machadodorp, dated June 10, via
Lourenzo Marques, those around
President Kruger say that Louis
Botha and Delarey have been offered
Indirectly 10000 year to lay down
their arms and President Kruger ex-
poets the same offer to be made to
himself. President Steyn and De Wet.
President Kruger believes that the
British make these offers to close the
war on the principle that 1t would
cost less than to fight 1t out.
Tells OF = British Victory.
London, June 13.-The war Office
has received the following dispatch
from Gen. Kelly-Kenny:
Bloemfontein. June 12.-our troops from
the north are at, Honingspruit (south OF
Roodeval. where The Beers cut the British
lines OF communication. having defeated
the enemy. They will DO at America
siding tomorrow ut eight q m.
Bocrs Abandon La.ng's Mex.
London, June 13.-The war Office
has issued the following from Gen.
Butler: "Encamped four miles north
of volksrust. Laing's mex and Majuba
were completely evacuated by the
Beers last night. Gen. Clery, from In
gogo, is now coming over the nek."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
NEW UNION LABEL SCHEME.
Nebraska Farmers are Organizing Lodges
20 Work In onjunotIon with the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor.

Lincoln, Neb., June 13.-Farmers
Of Nebraska are organizing subordi-
nate lodges to the International
Farmers union, which is to cooper
ate with the American Federation Of
Labor. The main object is to raise
the price on farm produce. This is to
be brought about through co-opera-
ton with the laboring man. The
farmer agrees to buy nothing unless
II bears the union label, and in re-
turn the laborng man makes the
same agreement. It Is the intention
TO establish union warehouses In all
the market centers throughout the
United States, where all members Of
the union can send their produce and
be sure of getting fair value in re-
turn,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
FIGHT WITH NEGROES.
Kansas City Policemen Had Disagree.
abic Encounter In tho North End
Two Negroes wero Killed.

Kansas City, NO., June 13.-In a
fight with the police at ia East
Third street yesterday. Rufus
Bennett, n negro man, and Ora Childs,
q negro woman, were shot and killed.
Charles jackson, another negro, was
shot, too, and will probably die. Ben
nett was shot by Detective Kenney,
Ora Childs was shot by the negro Ben
nett, who was trying to shoot Kenney.
A general fight was in progress be-
tween several negro men and women,
when Detectives Sparks and Kenncy
undertook to quell the row. jackson
and Bennett, who were armed. one
with revolver and the other with n
rife, began firing at the officers. Ben
nett had his rifle aimed ut Kenney's
head when the detective lodged and
the bullet hit Ora Childs. Kenney
then shot Bennett through the head,
killing him instantly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A Maniac in = Courlronm.

indianapolis, Ind, June 13.-An es-
capped lunitic yesterday attempted to
take the life Of Fremont Afford.
criminal Judge Of this (Marion) coun-
ty, and Prosecutor Edwin B. Pugh.
The would-be assassin was George
W. Bennett, who escaped from the
state hospital for the insane Satur-
day. 1t took four men to overpower
Bennett, although he has but one
arm,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Nay Award Coatrae,a q, Ono..

Grant Hornaday, chairman Of the
state board of charities, said that II
Parsons had given deed to the pro-
posed asylum site at that town with
out any conditions, there was moth
ing for the board of charities to do
except to proceed to let the contracts
for buildings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Houston, Tex, June NV. T.
Power, owner Of the Canyon ranch
In northwestern Texas, whol was
killed In the battle Of ROodeval, South
Africa. while fighting in the Derby
shire regiment under Gen. Forester
Walker, was wen known In live stock
circles In Texas. he was an English
man by birth and turned his affairs
over to . manager IN order that he
might 60 70 South Africa 70 fight.
He was vary popular With the rsuch-
men On t1s plnlna 4h1Io he iponl
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Mr.. Anderson VIII Stay.

The movement started by Col. A.
r. Greene and others to have Cyrus
Anderson, receiver of the Colby land
Office, removed has failed. After in.
vestigating the charges against AN
derson, Mr.. Hermann, commissioners
of the general land Office, recommend
ed that Mr.. Anderson be retained.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Experiments have proven that vessels, AZ.
ted with propellers which initiate the fish's
I'm, develop q remarkable propelling power.
II will cause O revolution in water travel.
Men gradually learn that Natures ways are
R S1s o. 1 Rsr. s%
fact that II 10 harmless, natural medicine,
made Of Natures most strengthening herbs.
Il il sure cure for constipation, indigestion,
dyspepsia, biliousness or weak Kidneys.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A rarn.ae N..r bad or.ss, Nse.

Elk Creek, Neb., June ia tor
nado did much damage in the farm
ing country west of here yesterday
afternoon. 1t formed, seemingly, on
the Trudy farm and the funnel-shaped
cloud missed this village by but SO
rods. The greatest damage was at
the W. ]. Blystone farm, where the
house was wrecked and barns and
outbuildings blown away. The family
took refuge in the cellar and escaped.
Damage was also done on the farms
Of K. H. Boone, E. C. Thompson and
]. w. Parker.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Oh ,st,an Endenyor On,cors.

At Hutchinson, the state convention
of the Kansas Christian Endeavor
union closed after choosing Fort
Scott us the 1901 meeting place and
elected the following officers: Pres
ident, ]. A. Sankey, Cottonwood Falls;
vice presidents, C. L. Milton, Fort
Scott, 4. NJ. Reitzel, Hutchinson; Sec
rotary, Clyde r. Boyd, Strong City;
treasurer, Otto Newly, Sterling.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
To Sell TvIne 20 DsaIers

A. L. Barnes, chief clerk Of the Kan
sas penitentiary, has made arrange
ments TO put the product of the peni-
Tertiary binding Irvine plant on the
market in direct competition with the
Irvine trust. The penitentiary di'
rectors have heretofore sold only to
farmers direct, which has shut out
dealers. The penitentiary Irvine has
already caused a big reduction in the
price Of Irvine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
hinder Irvine at Low Prices.

II you want q special inside price on bind.
or Irvine, either Sisal, Standard or Manila,
cut this notice out and mail it to Sears, Roe.
buck& Co. Binder Irvine Department., Chi.
cago, stating about how much Irvine you will
require and how soon you wall want II, and
they will save you money by quoting you
price that will either secure your order or
compel the party who who. supplies you e se to
,vnrld
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

According to the annual report Of
State Insurance Superintendent w.
V. Church, fire insurance rates have
decreased - Clio per $1,000
under the Stanley administration.
The receipts of the insurance depart
ment for the year aggregated $780,
721.Oj; the expenses amounted to So
1929
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Try 0rain-0i Try 0rain-Oi

Ak your Boc ;s e t0-dsy 70 show s, you z
that takes the place Of coffee. The children
may drink II without injury as well as the
adult. All who try II like Il. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown Of Mocha or Java,
but It 10 made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive u without
distress. IA the price Of coffee. Is cts. and
% cts. per package. Sold by oil grocers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A Fight On rrof. Chriaman.

Prof. Chrisman, of the Emporia
state normal, who told the mothers
congress ut Detroit that "man never
loves; he only reasons" came near
being ousted from the faculty last
week. the vote of the regents stand
ing four to four.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
That Knn.a, whea, C-op.

II Kansas actually harvests 100000
900 bushels Of wheat it means &C 2-3
bushels for every man, woman and
child within the state, or 2S5 bushels
for each voter. The estimated annual
consumption Of wheat is four bushels
to the person. Leaving this amount
for each person in Kansas and say
100000 bushels for seed, there viii
be still 9o,OO0,oOo bushels for export.
This means that the Kansas crop will
furnish years supply for eO,OoO,OOo
people.-Kansas City Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
The
Turn
of Life

This 70 q 0s'Ifioal persod
IN tho life Of every w0sssam
and mo mistakes Shouts
DO made
The ono recognized an5
reliable help for wonsen
who arc approaching ana
passing through fhlo
wonderful change ID
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
tIov. stanIey vVanIa Arbitration,

Gov. Stanley was in conference in
Kansas City with coal operators hav-
ing mines in Kansas, with the object
Of securing an agreement to submit
any difficulty that might arise be-
tween employer and employee to.s
board of arbitration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Haa n bic par ~ LaWrence.

A new building was dedicated ut
Lawrence recently, the Fowler cleo
trical engineering shops, built for the
Kansas state university by George A.
A. Fowler. of Kansas City, as me-
mortal to his father. The Kansas City
Commercial club were guests of the
city during the day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
r.,a.r, F.lI,a 10 Apoear.

George r. Landers, the former
banker and live stock broker of An
thony, failed TO appear for prelim-
mary hearing in Kansas City, KAN,
and his cash bond Of $1,000 was de-
clnred forfeited and q. bench warrant
Issued. His lawyers say they do not
know where he Is.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet; II makes tight Or New
Swollen I Hot, CSlious, smarting, Sore and
Sweating Feet. All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell 1t, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen s. 0lmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Mckinney InvI,sd to Kausa&

Representative Long, Of Kansas, ex'
tended to the president an invitation
to visit Wichita on October /. A
big reunion Of veterans Of the civil
war is to be held at that time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Maruuette, on Lake Superior,

Ia one Of the most charming summer resorts
reached via the Chicago, Milwaukee q St.
Paul Railway.
Its healthful location, beautiful scenery,
good hotels and complete immunity from
hay fever, make a summer outing at Mar
quette, Mich, very attractive from the
standpoint OF health, rest and comfort.
For a copy Of "The Lake Superior Coun-
try" containing description Of Marquette
and the copper country, address, with four
az cents in stamps to pay postage, Geo. d.
HeafIord, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
purcho.Inr New Mn,erials.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott G. Men,
phis railways new double track from
Kansas City to 0lathe will greatly re-
heve congestion in the Kansas City
yards. Heavy steel rails are also be-
ing laid elsewhere along the line. The
company has also ordered several
hundred new freight cars and seven
consolidated freight and passenger
cars. At Bonneville, Ark, the road
Is cutting down hill of 5000 feet
long to lessen the grade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
nIn,t Pnx fnr rhnIr Cnre,

George E. Cole, auditor Of state,
will take steps to compel thegunrdians
of insane patients in the state asy-
lums, who have estates or other
sources Of revenue, to pay the statu-
tory 10 cents day for their care.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Death os-Mr.. George W. Martin.

Mrs. George w. Martin, wife of the
editor of the Kansas City Gazette,
died recently Of paralysis. The re-
mains were buried ut Junction City.
Mrs. Martin came with her parents
to Kansas in 1857, settling q few miles
east of Manhattan, She was married
20 Mr.. Martin in 1863.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
A Feminine Hutter.

"And now, children" said the teacher,
who had been talking about military forth
fcations, ."can any Of you tell me what Is
buttressw ,,
'Please, ma'am," cried little Willie, snap
ping bis fingers, cts nanny goa" -Phila'
delphia Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
speaker Osborn Reuominnted.

Republicans of Saline county have
renominated Stephen j. Osborn, who
was speaker of the last house. He il
supposed to be Burton man.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Meaning Dudes.

Evangeline-Have you become acquainted
with many Of the young men in our social
circle?
Angelina-oh, yes; ] know ching" or
two.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
pecIsiona Affectlng Kan.a. Doetora.

DIR. Devon recently brought suit ut
Fort Scott to recover fees for medical
attendance. When the case came up
the defendants attorneys cited n de-
cision Of the supreme court which
requires every practicing physician
to have q diploma or license from
some recognized authority. DIR. De-
Won lost his diploma in fire many
years ago and he was compelled to
withdraw his suit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
mckinley club, In Kan.a%

The work of organizing Mckinley
clubs Is going forward rapidly. 1t IL
the intention to have Mckinley club
organized in every precinct in the
state by the time the campaign opens.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

The Best Prescription for Chilis
and Fever 10 o bottle Of Groves TAsrELEss
CHILL Tonic tits simply iron and guinineiu
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, 50c
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Ha Iann Imam Nan.

J. g. Mohler, the choice Of Saline
county republicans for state senator,
announced that II elected he would
favor the election Of John ]. ingalls,
to the United States senate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Kansas Commissioners TO Buffalo.

Gov. Stanley appointed the follow
ing commissioners to the Pan-Amcr-
lean exposition to be held at Buffalo
in 1901: L. F. Randolph, Nortonville;
II. +. Sheldon, Ottawa; c. A. Mitchell,
Cherryvale; John Madden, Emporia;
Col. E. c. Little, Abilene; W. S. Mitch
ell, Beloit; ]. Z. Junkin, Sterling; T.
D. Coburn, Kansas City. The governor
also recommended the election of Mrs.
A. T. Thompson, of Topeka, as vice
president.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Mrs.. Arabella Rice, . well-to-do
widow Of Atchison. was struck By q
Santa Re train at Hawthorne and
killed Mira Rice was walking along
ia irssk to rislt . farm which 1l,o
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Lydl. e. Plnkh.m's v.sssabl. Csnpss.l

That the utmost relXAnOo
can be placed upon dhks
great medicine ID fes8-
fled 10 by an army ~
grateful women who have
been helped kyk
Mrs. Plnltisan., who has
the greatest and most
successful experiences -
fibe world 10 qualify her
will advise YOU free 0f
charge. Her address -
Lynn, Mass Write 70 her
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

A good many failures are due to the fact
that the so-called opportunities in name
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Wants School Dlstrlcts Combined.

In his annual report the state SUI
perintcndent of public instruction
will urge the consolidation Of the
districts of Kansas, in order to Sc
cure larger schools and better teach
ers. In support Of his plan Superin-
tendent Nelson says: "The reports
show that there ore $50 schools in
this state that have less than ten pu-
pills; 3,O7s schools with more than ten
pupils, and less than 80, and 5,l3s
schools with more than 30 pupils."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Arkan,as CIty's New Water Plant.

After a deal covering two years Ar
kansas City now owns the waterworks
plant there. paying the bondholders
100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Justices Cauuo, rake Cash Bond.

The supreme court holds that
Justice Of the peace has no right to
accept cash in lieu Of bond for the
appearance Of q defendant in court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Mans liberty has been threatened in nu.
merous ways throughout history, but he
has always been free to make fool Of him.
self.-Chicago Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Lots of people standing up inside crowd
ed street car simply means SO many riders
are strapped for room.-BuHalo News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Prof. Chas. p. Curd, St. Louis, Mo-,
writes: We unhestitatingly attribute the
recovery and continued good health Of our
little boy to Teethina (Teething Powders).
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Carriers Ink ID Used Exclusively
bythexchoolsof New York, Boston and many
other places. and they won't use any other.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Barker Has Speakcrship Aspirations.
George ]. Barker. Of Lawrence, who
was q member Of the 1897 legislature
and who has been nominated again
this year by the republicans of Doug
las for representative, will be candi-
date for speaker Of the house in the
event the republicans have q majority.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

George says he doesn't know the taste Of
liquor" "Pours it down so fast, suppose,
that his palate doesn't get a chance. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Thirty minutes Is all the time required 70
dye with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by
all druggists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

It Is Just as easy to look pleasant rs II is
to wear long face and look as though you
had dined on crabapples.-Chicago Daily
News
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

One Of the keenest disappointments a
misanthrope meets is the lack Of demand
for his sentiments when an epitaph is to be
written.-Chicago Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

A sure way to attract people who want to
talk is to have book you want to read
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Fraternai Insurance In Kansas.

The IS fraternal beneficiary or
CARNATIONS in Kansas have member
ship Of 143,4s4 and the total amount
of insurance outstanding December
81, 1900, was s232,7ss,26O. The Mod
ern Woodmen head the list with q
membership Of ABB. This member
ship carries So, 81, 500 insurance. The
"A. o. U. W. is next with q member
ship Of 31,734; amount Of insurance
outstanding, s59,o56,oOO. The frater-
nal insurance in Kansas has by fur
the largest amount of support, the
working people especially patroniz-
ing this class OF insurance in prefer
ence to the old-line life companies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

When cycling take bar Of Whites Yuca:
tan. 1t will help you to ride further and
easier.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
Ave, n, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 0, 1900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

The foolish will never take simple RENE
dies.-Chicago Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

True courtesy is OF the heart. - Rams
Horn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

'Did he prove to be q strong candidate"
mo, the second assessment broke him.
Detroit Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
AIlss E,s,e Frv Fouud.

Elsie Fry, Of Junction City. who dis
appeared from Kansas City, Mo-, under
peculiar circumstances, was found at
Jarbalo, little town IS miles west
Of Leavenworth. The disappearance
Of Miss Fry from Kansas City had
bafiled the police of that town for
four days, although every effort was
made to find her. She wandered into
the little country hotel ut Jarbalo
faint, weary and exhausted. She sank
down into unconsciousness and was
only revived by physician. Miss Fry
is prominent in society circles in
Junction City, where she was Sunday
school librarian and IN earnest church
worker.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16

To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifitfails "a cure. 25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
KANSAS NEWS OF RECENT DATE.
Have No standing In Court

OF the 5000 or moro corporations
chat have been organized under the
laws Of Kansas, less than 1000 are re-
ported alive and less than 1.7OO have
made any report whatever. OF the
$500 That are not reported some are
no doubt dead, but many are con-
Germs that IRE very much alive and are
transacting business daily. On ac-
count Of their failure to report to the
secretary Of state for the year ending
june 80, 1900, not one Of these delin-
quents may maintain IN action in
court. They may be overrun with lit
igation, but are powerless to put in
defense. This Is the law and 1t Is
the only penalty provided.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Reducing tho Rate Of Interest

BY the refunding Of outstanding
bonds each county in Kansas is now
saving about $1,000 per year in inter-
est, total for the whole state of over
100000 annually saved. Eighty-six Of
the counties have refunded their
bonds, reducing the rate Of interest
in some instances from and per
cent to 3ls and per cent. Last year
the average rate Of interest paid by
counties having q bonded debt was
6h per cent. The average rate of i'm
terest now being paid since the re-
funding action was taken is AZ per
cent. The total bonded debt Of Kan
sas counties is $685., 223.44.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1900-06-16
Bankers Hold Big Couvsn,iou.

The annual convention of the Kan
sas Bankers association at Abilene
was largely attended and much profit
derived from 1t. Lieut.. Col. Ed. C.
Little delivered the address of well
come. Among the speakers was Gov.
Stanley, who complimented the bank
ers on their splendid business success
and lauded the states prosperity.
Scott Hopkins, Of Horton, talked on
"trusts." He declared for legislation
by the states that shall give publicity
to the trusts management and said
the alternative was either control by
the people or socialism. c. Q. Cham
dler, Of Medicine Lodge. led the dis
cussion on Estate funds and how to
handle them" He advocates q distri-
button Of the surplus funds in the
state treasury among the banks that
care to bid for the money, putting up
county and city bonds to secure tho
state. and opposed placing the funds
in the Topeka banks. A resolution
was adopted favoring uniform bank
ing laws. A committee was appointed
to take charge Of Seattle paper ex.
change"