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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29
TWO vERDIcrs.

She was a woman, worn and thin
Whom the world condemned for single
sin.
They cast her out on the Kings highway
And passed her by as they went topray.
He was man and more to blame,
But the world spared him breath OF
shame.
Beneath his feet he saw her lie.
But raised his head and passed her by.
They were the people who went to pray
At the temple of God on holy day..
They scorned. the woman; fossave the
man,
It was ever thus since the world began.
Time passed on and the woman died:
On the cross of shame she was erucified:
But the world was stern and would not
yield.
And they buried her in the posters field.
The man died. too. and they buried him
In a casket Of cloth with silver rim:
And said as they turned from his grave
away,
I'VE have buried an honest man today"
Two nortals knocking at heavens gate
Stood face to face to inquire their fate.
He carried passport with earthly sign.
But she pardon from Love Divine.
oh. ye who judge 'twixt virtue and vice.
Which. think you. entered to Paradisei
Not he who the world had said would win.
For the woman alone was ushered In.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29
QUsHER AT RED FORK.

Sapulpa, I. T., June 26.-Oil gush-
ing fifteen feet high from six-inch
we'll at Red Fork, ten miles from
here, has thrown the country into
excitement.
Two men, named Hendrick and
Kennedy; arrived here some time
ago from Butler, Pa. and after
prospecting secured leases on all
the land possible around Red Fork
and about a week ago commenced
drilling a well.
Gas was struck frequently, and
more or less oil was discovered un-
til depth of 500 feet was reached,
when the oil commenced gushing.
Kilograms are pouring in from
all over the country and hundreds
of people are on the grounds. tits
impossible to secure livery rigs
from stables in nearby towns be-
cause of the demand this afternoon.
Hundreds of bottles Of oil are be.
ing exhibited and IL 10 pronounced
of similar quality TO that found
in less quantities in Eastern Kan
sas.
Tocal parties are considerably
interested in the above report from
the fact that the new oil strike lie
not more than 100 miles from Jop-
lin. The strihA of oil was also made
with a Joplin drill and rig, the con-
tractors being Crossman Bros, Of
this city.
AT Eve o'clock yesterday after
noon p. L. Crossman received q
telegram from his drill men, Root
and Wicks which said: "Have
struck a strong flow of oil send
down more casing"
"At II o'clock last night Mr.
.Crossman received another tele.
gram stating that they had stopped
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29
the drill because the flow was grow


ing stronger.
"Mr. Crossman said today: "The
country around Red Fork. in my
opinion 10 the coming oil country.
I visited the Beaumont fields and I
am satisfied that the grade of oil
found in the Territory is far super
Tor to the Beaumont grade. One
contract 10 with Pennsylvania
company and of course as we were
cautioned to keep quiet I am not at
liberty to give further information"
"Mr. Crossman expects to leave
tomorrow for Red Fork with addi-
tional casing."-Joplin News-Her,
aid, June rs.
LIVERY BARN FOR SALE
I wish TO sell my livery barn
property and lots on Military street
I can give possession at once as Mr..
Hemstreet has no lease on any of
the property. Twill sell cheap and
give time on part.
MRS. MARY A. DEININGER.
Ihave bought a sample line OF
flowers at 30 cts on the dollar, and ]
will close them out at half price for
one week only.
MISS RosINE SIMPSON.
On last Friday Ex-County Attor-
ney Chas. Stephens bought an in
terest in q quarter section south of
Stippville. On the day following
they began drilling for coal and ore,
Tuesday the drill passed through a
fine 5O-inch vein of excellent coal
with good roof at a depth of 40
feet. C. Newland. Chas. Spencer, ].
W. Spencer and T. p. Anderson of
Columbus are the other owners and
they expect to begin sellidg coal by
August, as the shaft will be COM
menced ut once. The strike 10 on
the Memphis road.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29
NO TRESPASSINO.

Parties trespassing upon or in.
juring property of the Inter- State
Reunion Association will be prose.
cuted to the full extent of the law.
C. E. COLLINS, Manager.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Children's hats and cape at great
~ reduced prices for one week only
at Miss Rosine Simpsons.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

81. Armstrong 10 preparing to
put In bath tubs in connection with
his barber shop. He has ordered
two porcelain tubs and will soon
be ready for business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

The Masons have put some VENT
lators In their hall and now it ISM
nearly 90 hot up there at meetin
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Christian Sunday school Sunday
at Gas q. M; preaching at II a. m.
and 8 p. m. All cordially invited to
attend
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Marion Coulter, wife'and children
of Girard visited c. r. Noble ant
family this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Mics Myrtle Naylor has returned
from a visit in Illinois.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Go to G. r. Gould's for all kinds
of machine oil.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Best Bread on Earth al
Dents Cash Grocery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Amanda ]. Kitchener. wife of E.
NJ. Kitchener, died at her home in
this city on Thursday mo1niug,
June "a, at SIS o'clock. Deceased
was i'll only three days, being
stricken down by an attack of ma
iignaut malarial fever.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Amanda ]. Williams, was born in
Indiana on March Is, 1s45. She was
married to Mr.. Kitchener Nov. "a,
1855. In February, 1881, they moved
to Baxter Springs, where they lived
ever since. Ten children were born
to them, seven of whom are living.
They are Mrs. Halla Hemstreet,
Misses Gillie and Nellie Kitchener
and Walter Kitchener of this city,
Mrs. Ola Mckenzie of Quaker Val
ley, Homer Kitchener of Greenwood
county, Kansas, and o. N. Mich
ener of Tahlequah, L. T.
Funeral services will be held. to-
day Saturday at 10 o'clock and the
remains inferred in the Baxter Gem
etery.
Mr.. Kitchener and children have
the sympathy of a large circle OF
friends i'd their bereavement.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29
THE BABY SHOW.

The Juniors of the Presbyterian
church gave.a+very successful en-
tertainment at the home of DR..
Thompson Wednesday afternoon.
Ices and cake were served by the
childred and they cleared over
twelve dollars for the new church
fund.
The babies who took part in the
show were awarded different COL
ored ribbons showing the deci.
sions of the judges as follows:
Wilder one year of age, the two
finest, largest boys, Robert Fribley
of Baxter and Herbert Myers of
Galena.
The finest girl, Orma Gray.
The cutest boys, Howard Shuts,
Glen Gregory.
The prettiest eyes-boy-Howard
Mullen.
The prettiest eyes-girl-Orma
Gray.
The smartest boys, Glen Gregory
and Herbert Myers.
The prettiest hands-boy-Robert
Fribley.
The prettiest Observation-Disclosures
Diveley.
The prettiest complexion-Boys-
Howard Shuts and Howard Mullen
The prettiest complexion-girl-
Helen Dively.
Under two years, finest girl
Lois Duff.
Smartest Girl-Helen Thompson.
Prettiest eyes-Lois Duff.
The prettiest complexion-Helen
Thompson.
Under three years, Finest boy
Almond Dewitt.
Cutest girl-Clio Mullen.
Prettiest hair-Edna Dill.
Finest eyes-boy-Armond De-
Witt.
Finest eyes-girl-Clio Mullen.
Prettiest complexion-Edna Dill.
Wonner's Puritan Bread
at Dents Cash Grocery.
IF you want a new hat for the
Fourth, call at the Millinery Bazaar.
We are selling them until after the
Fourth at greatly reduced prices.
MISS RosINE SIMPSON.
III. Chubb and family have re-
moved from Galena to Baxter.
They are occupying the Perkins
property west of the high school
building.
RECOGNIZED AT WASHINGTON.
The only instance on record Of q
postoffice being named after q. pat
emit medicine, was last year, when
in wetzel county, W. Va, a new post
Office was established and named
Kodol, after the famous Kodol Dye.
pepsia Cure. manufactured by s. c.
Dewitt & Co., of Chicago. II bad
given such satisfactory resultst that
the name was unanimously selected
by the people for the new Office and
adopted by the department ri
Washington, d. c. This action was
entirely voluntary on the part Of
the community, without any. sole
itation whatever from the manu-:
facturers of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
In fact the first knowledge they OBJ
tanned regarding the matter was
when they received letter bearing
the post mark "Kodol, W. Va" and
the contents fully explained the cir.
cumstances. For veri6cation Of
this statement the reader 10 refer.
red to the latest Post Office Guide
A preparation 90 highly priced
by a community must be worthy Of
the greatest confidence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

For SALE.-A lot of nice, new, rag
carpet. Inquire of Mrs. Mile Tyner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29
opENINd AT TnR STATE LINE.

OPENlNO Al HE SiAlE LhINSs
Last night wac the time sched.
uled for the opening of the saloon
on the state line for which the
county court recently granted a
license. It had been promised that
the saloon would be opened with a
blaze of glory and brass band
and the outlook seemed to promise
feast of fights and scraps such az
was never before heard of in the vi
cinity of Joplin.
Thus it seemed to Constable Muir
ply for he assigned Deputy Con-
stable Fowler to the state line to
keep ebbulent spirits of the men
who might see fit to imbibe copi.
ously of the spirits and good cheer
of the hospitable proprietor of the
state line resort
It was thought that Fowlers long
and varied career az mayor, chief
officer of the peace and general pub
lie administrator of the village of
Chitwood would insure his ability
to preserve order at the new saloon.
Fowler drove out to the state line,
his appetite keenly whetted for any
trouble that might arise on the
state line, but it can not be said
that his mission was very success
full.
Ate o'clock Justice Fletcher re.
ceived a telephone message from
him saying that he could hear
nothing but whippoorwills and
boot owls in the Silly darkness OF
the night and that the only thing
he could see to drink was the dirty
waters of the mines. No brass band
had shown up on the scene, no bar
keeper had appeared to dish out
Scotch highbalis and low beers, all
evidences of civilization were COM
pletely absent. As soon as Consta-
BILE Murphy was satisfied that his
Efficient deputy wac not needed and
that there was nothing for him to
eat or drink if he stayed upon the
state line, he allowed him to return
to his native and accustomed
haunts in Chitwood.-Joplin Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

]. n. Chubb and family have re-
moved from Galena to Baxter.
They are occupying the Perkins
property west of the high school
building,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

If you want new hat for the
Fourth, call at the Millinery Bazaar
We are selling them until after the
Fourth at greatly reduced prices.
Miss RosINE SIMPSON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-06-29

Ihave bought a sample line OF
flowers at 30 cts on the dollar, and ]
will close them out at half price for
one week only.
MTaa R0aTNR SIn4paON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
The Value OF n Clover Sod.

The report Of the weight. Of stubble
and roots on clover field after the
last crop had been taken of in the
autumn, as found in the experimental
farm of the late John B. Lawes at
Rothamstead. England, as often been
published, but it has been so long
since we have seen it that it will
probably be new to many Of our read:
ers. They found in the stubble and
waste on the surface Of the ground
1863 pounds per acre. In the first nine
inches below the surface 3017 pounds,
In the next nine inches 275 pounds,
and in the third nine inches 191
pounds, or in all 6152 pounds, Accord
ing to analysis this vegetable matter
would have enough phosphoric acid
for more than two average crops
enough nitrogen for more than four
average crops, and otash enough for
more than six average crops of wheat.
Thus we can see the value Of a clover
sod plowed under for the wheat or
corn crop. If the clover. which. pro-
duced 5000 pounds Of hay to the acre,
had been plowed in that would; have.
added 10S pounds of nitrogen, %
pounds Of pEosphoric acid, 81 IL
pounds Of potash, 96 pounds of lime
and "a IL pounds of magnesia, but
it would certainly be more profitable
to feed out the clover to animals and
save their excrements to use on the
Iand.-American Cultivator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
Winter Rhubarb.

Do you like rhubarb? Do you re-
member how pleasant it seemed in the
early spring days when nothing like
it was to be had? Would It be pleasant
to have it even earlier. when the first
spring fever comes on. or as winter
begins to slacken its grip? Can you
spare two or three hills from the
garden? there ought to be plenty there,
so that they will not be missed. If So,
go and dig up these hills, or even one
large hill, at the time when the ground
freezes. Let it lie on top of the ground
exposed to the cold until thoroughly
frozen, then take it to the cellar, bank
ing a little moist earth around the
roots. Some of the weaker crowns and
roots may first be trimmed away,
since they will not produce good
stalks. If there Is a furnace in the
cellar, long before spring comes these
hills will produce fine stalks. They
WI. waste no energy, in extra leaf sur
face; nearly all will be bright, crispy
stalk. ~ u, ,,-, ~ , *
If the cellar Is tooScold and they are
slow in. com g&a barrel maybe set
behind; fhs Kitchen stove; .sone hill
placed saE this&and a canvas thrown
over the top. If the appearance Of a
barrel in, the kitchen is Objectionable,
more pretentious cabinet may be
made Of lumber. which. will answer
the same purpose. Simply see that the
SOIL is,kept moist. and soun there will
be rhubarb ready for harvesting. That
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
To Kill Weeds. - -

It is not quite safe to plunge into
the use of chemicals for the destruction
of weeds. It is possible to do more
harm than good. We. e.have known some
fine trees, vines and shrubs. to be killed
by the careless use even Of kerosene
and of common salt. Mr.. L. r. Jones
names some solutions. with, directions
as to the strength and use. that are
worth preserving. "In fields, he says,
weeds can usually be killed more
cheaply by cultivation or digging, and
chemicles used in sufficient amount
to destroy the weeds are liable to in.
jure the grain. An exception, to this
lies in the use Of blue vttriof to de-
stroy kale in grain fields. 1t is said
that a 8 percent solution of blue
vitriol in water sprayed over weedy
grain field will kill the kale without
injury to the grain. We have not
tested this ourselves as yet but pro-
pose to do so this summer. The hawk
weed or paint-brush may form another
noteworthy exception, since it is
readily killed by sprinklipg with salt
in an amount which does not in
lure the grass. In general We advise
cultivation to destroy the hawkweed,
however
Chemicals may be used most advan-
tageously in gravel walks, drives, ten
mis- courts, paved cutters and similar
places. Common salt. applied dry, can
be used for the purpose, but It, requires
so heavy an application that it Is liable
to- wash into and tinjure adjacent grass
borders. Either of the following selu-
tions are more effective than salt,
more enduring in their action and do
not wash; They may be applied with
a. watering pot attherate ofsabout eight
gallons to the square rod, and one
or at most two such applications dur
ing. the season will entirely prevent
weed growth.
(aj Crude carbolic acid, one pint in
four gallons. Of water. This is very
powerful and quick acting, but not
quite so lasting in effect as the next.
ItSmag be- objected ITO on account Of
odor% this. disappears after the first
day, however. .(b) Arsenate Of soda,
one pound in eight gallons of water.
Co white arsenic, one pound; wash
ing soda, two: pounds; water, nine gal
/ Ions: Practically the same as (b), less
convenient but a little cheaper.-Farm,
Field and Fireside.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
peeaaenca Of an uyarcoat,

Where do the old overcoats go?" Is
O query that is natural successor to
the old riddle, ,f"Where do the flies go
in winter?" The old overcoats seem
somehow to fade away, no one knows
just how. The overcoat starts its
career on the back of its owner who
paid S45 for it. 1t keeps him warm
and shelters him from cold winds and
from storms until it commences to get
frayed at the edges and the pockets
are torn down the sides. Then the
owner uses the coat for rainy days
only, and no more does he take it to
call on his fiancee or to recline on the
back of chair while he is reading at
the club. He keeps it another sum-
mer and the moths get into it, and
when he takes it out in the fall it has
holes here and there.
So the owner gives it to the janitor
If the janitor is not cold, naughty
man, and the janitor wears it awhile
until his wife gives it to the tramp
who wheeled out the three barrels of
ashes. The tramp wears it until the
old coat commences to fall apart. Then
he gives 1t to another tramp, and it
falls apart still more. And then, some
day, the coat has entirely disappeared.
No one eknows how or when. The coat
just simply faded away. That's all
anybody knows about it.-Chicago Tri.
hllI1e,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
New Boudoir Decorations.

Some bright New York woman a
few years ago spent the winter on the
Florida coast and noticed that the
inner bark of the palmetto bore q
rough resemblance to an animals fur.
She secured number of pieces, and
in her idle moments painted flowers,
leaves, and other patterns in oil
colors upon the shaggy surface. When
she returned to her home in New
York City she decorated her boudoir,
and for many weeks was the recipient
of congratulations and amicable envy.
The idea was so pleasing that it start
ed small traffic in the bark, which
has kept on ever since. The pieces
can now be secured in many sizes,
some three feet wide, and eight and
ten feet long; but most are two by
four or three by six. They take paint
in about the same way as plush or
Canton flannel, the globules of the
paint adhering to the ends of the
hairiike fbres, and seldom permeat-
ing the body Of the bark. The color
ranges from dark maroon to sepia, and
umber, and makes an admirable back
ground for dadoes and striking wall
surfaces for country houses. The
bark is singularly free from all in
sect life.-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
Hens Stop Laying.

There is some cause why hens sud
denly stop laying, though certainly
not always lack of food. as the
cessation may happen in a single day
Neither is it due to disease, as the
hens may be very healthy. 1t is moth
ing more nor less than lack OF
warmth, the heat produced from food
being necessary to keep up the ami
NAL heat. leaving nothing toward the
production of eggs. .-,..s-,.....
A certain amount of heat is due
the body. Of the fowl and should the
building not be sufficiently warm
then that food which should go toward
producing eggs is devoted toward sup
plying heat for the body.
One cold night with insufficient pro
lection for the hens will stop their
laying for fully a week, this occasion
ing a loss far greater in the end than
would have been the. cost Of warm
building.
Don't neglect the hens in winter If
.you expect to have them lay eggs
Watch carefully for each sudden
change in tie weather and change
the house accordingly. During the
day keep the hens hustling from day:
light till dark and the cold will have
no effect on the egg supply.
Let the morning feed be very light,
only one-third Of full meal, then it
will not be difficult to keep them
busy.-Home and Farm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
The Solids In the Milk.

Although the law may fix a mini
mum percentage of solids in the milk
sold in market, yet milk varies accord
ing to the kind of COWS and the food
and water allowed. It is possible TO
water milk through the cow. and the
milk from one COW will vary day after
day. The highest percent of solids in
milk found in England when tests
were made was 14.49 and the lowest
was 11.O2. The proportion of fat
ranged from 2.2O to 4.S5 percent, show
ing that some of the milk was more
than twice as rich in cream as others.
in the United States the percentage
Of both solids and fat have been
greater where tests have been made:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
The Wastes ON American Farms.

+ S The Wastes ON American Farms.
American farmers are the most
wasteful in the world. and American
farming the most westeful business
in our wastesul country: They waste
land by keeping many acres unused
on which they waste money by pay
ing taxes. They. waste their crops By
leaving large portion to-. die and dry
up in the fields. or they leave their
grain standing until wasted by wind,
rain, insects and: fungi or shock it
and leave it to Ike sthe- weather as
it comes. They waste seed after saw
ing to feeding it in wasteful man
ner., They waste fertility OF their
fields sby careless methodsof cropping,
while. the home supply Of manure Is
permitted to waste by means of sun
and rain. They waste their substance
by buying on credit flor which privi-
lege they pay a liberal tax in over
charge) or borrowing money for which
they have to pay interest as well as
principal.
They waste tools and implements
by leaving them exposed to weather,
and then must further waste valuable
time working ineffe ctive tools. Waste
is found in the kitchen and in everE
department of the household as well
as in. the fields and barns. The success
of German farmers, Chinese farmers
or farmers from any other country is
mainly attributable to their practice
of system of farm economy, learned
where economy or starvation were al
ternatives. Here the alternative is not
so exacting. 1t is merely economy or
comparative poverty, In this country
aiarmer:maysliYe and emerge from the
years business without actual loss,and
at the same time waste enough 10 feed
a foreigner or several horses. or
enough to rfatte4 a beef; or two. or
several hogs. Rigid economy may not
be actually imperative here. but it is
judicious.-Farm and Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
Make the ri. Grow;

Give the young pigs good start.
It will be to your interest to do So.
A young pig that has once been stunt
ed will never wholly outgrow it, no
matter how good the subsequent care
may be. Any animal being grown for
meat should have feed enough to make
8 good gain every day from birth to
slaughter. If there is ever time in
that animals life when no. gain is be-
ing made in weight. all feed consumed
during that time is practically lost, for
the profit all comes from the feed
that makes the gain above the amount
required Ito maintain the animals
needs. In other words, a certain
amount of feed necessary to keep, the
animal alive, and the profit must all
come from the little extra feed that
makes the gain in flesh. A young ami
NAL will gain more on given quantity
of feed than an older animal on the
same feed. I think we might safely
say the younger the animal the
greater the gain for the feed con-
sumed. That is why it pays better to
feed young stock.-Swine Advocate.