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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

We are pleased to note that a
large number of our farmers are
using fertilizer this fall. This 10 az
it should be. Experiments in other
sections have proven the advan-
tages in using fertilizer and the in
creased 'yields have been greater
than anticipated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
the CITY COUNCIL.
The Regular Routine Of Business
Transacted-Ryon Resigns.

Oct. 8, 1901.
Council met in regular session,
Mayor Daniels presiding and all
members of council present.
Minutes of meetings of Sept. II
and "a read and approved.
The compromise proposition of
the plaintiff in the E. d. Haines es.
tate against the city was on motion
unanimously accepted.
On motion of Smith the mayor
and clerk were instructed to take
steps looking toward raising the
money to pay off the judgement.
Mr.. Gates, the city's attorney in
the case presented his bill, which
was $500, together with bill of ex-
penses amounting to $587, total
$55S.71. All members of the council
except Smith thought the bill was
all right. Smith said he would not
vote to pay any such bill. Mayor
Daniels also thought the bill was
too big and he and Smith kept ham,
mering away at Gates until the bill
was cut down to s47066, a saving to
the taxpayers of $ss.O5.
A communication from the Gem
etery association was read and re-
ferred to cemetery committee.
A communication from the res
taurant keepers, asking that the
churches be required to take out Ii
cense when they serve pulic din.
ners, was referred to the committee
on laws and ordinances. A report
on this matter will be made at the
next meeting.
o. N. Ysuse asked permission to
drill well at intersection of Militia
ry and River Streets, we'll to be paid
by subscription. Permission was
granted.
Smith and Doty objected to peo.
pie not being permitted to camp
near the springs, and on motion of
Smith, supported by unanimous
vote of the councilmen, campers
will not hereafter be molested for
camping there.
On motion of Gaba a tile culvert
will be put in where Lincoln street
crosses South street.
Callis, for committee on streets
and alleys, reported recommending
that hole on Jefferson street be
drained. The report was concurred
in by Doty, the other member of the
committee, and on motion of Smith
the report was adopted.
Owing to the lateness of the hour
the reading of the reports of city
officials was deferred.
Committee on laws and ordin-
ances was granted further time.
Smith, for claims and accounts
committee, recommended the al
lowance of 81 on referred bill of Alb.
Jarrett Report adopted.
The following claims were al
lowed:
Howard Black, work on street, $23
81. D. Locklin, work with team, s..
John Green, work on street, So.
Osborn Cox, labor, 9Oc.
Henry Brown, labor, $19O.
Alex. Stevens, labor, $1.00.
]. W. McCammon, groceries to
poor, $255.
Chas. L. Smith, Publishing, $3.50.
]. 81. Black, salary, etc, $3.50.
Childs Grain & Milling Co., lights
$I5.25.
W. N. Gill, coal, Soc.
Fribley Hardware and Imple.
ment Co.. Mdse., $7.75.
Bill of F. N. Newhouee, clerks sal
ary, etc., was referred to claims and
accounts, committee until he
straightens up his books.
Resignation of F. N. Newhouse as
city clerk was accepted.
W. S. Baxter was nominated and
confirmed az city clerk.
Resignation of Jas. T. Ryon as
councilnas from the First ward
was accepted.
On motion adjourned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to me will please call at
once and settle by cash or note at
Gray's Restaurant. F. E. GRAY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Chas. Collins is stepping around
like blind borse in fly time, all be-
cause a new girl arrived at his
home early Tuesday morning. Bat
he lent satisfied with the sex.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
SALE OCT. 10.

On Saturday, Oct. 10, Mrs. Emily
Maxwell will sell at auction corner
a lot of household goods.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Phil Bulger came in from his
stock farm in Lyon township Mon
day. Phil 10 feeding wheat TO his
hogs this season and says the re-
suits are highly satisfactory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

J.F. Alspaugh, farmer from the
Cherokee nation, was in Baxtel
Wednesday buying supplies, and
he bought heavily, too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

A broken flange caused four
gravel cars and a caboose to leave
the track at the curve on the north
side of Brush creek Tuesday. No
body was hurt, but mail and pas
senger trains were delayed a few
hourg.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

The little SON of Mr.. and Nrs. d.
McGinnis of Quapaw, who has been
quite i'll, is improving in health.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Andy Carnegie has promised te
give Joplin enough money to built
q public library, and now there is G
location fight on over there highe,
than a cats back.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
money.

Monday evening F. M Preston's
horse became frightened at the cars
near the freight depot, and Mr..
Preston was thrown from his bug
gy. He suffered fracture of the
left arm between the shoulder and
elbow. DR.. Dewitt reduced the
fracture. -.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Jim Bingham fell from his wagon
at Quapaw last Friday night, and a
wheel passed over his right arm,
breaking II between the shoulder
and elbow. DR.. Dewitt reduced the
fracture and the injured man 10 do
ing nicely.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Bob Sands and wife and Jim Har-
mon and wife and son, Ray. are
camping in the territory this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

If we are to be without anarchists
in this country, we must make and
enforce laws to suppress them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Andrew johnson is quite i'll at
the home of his son-in.law, Pros
Chubb, seven miles southwest of
povtav
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Miss Gay Chew visited the family
of II. S. Landis in Kansas City this
week and enjoyed the carnival.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Mrs. N. D. Hardman and Miss
Mary McGregor left Wednesday for
Oklahoma. They will visit at sew
eral points there.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

r. & S. is the finest Sc ci-
gar made. Buy it only at J.
G. Polster's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
FOR SALE-chEAP.

A solid walnut 3.piecee bed room
suit. IRA c. PERKINS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Geo. Polster went to st. Louie
Monday night to visit his mother.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

E. C. Gates of Fort Scott was in
town Tuesday night on business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
Armstrong, the South End barber

You can buy the R. & S.
Sc cigar only at Polster''s.
It's the best cigar for the
money, W
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. d
S. Chubb is seriously i'll.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Morrow & Co. are receiving new
line of wallpaper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Dents Cash Grocery car
ries the finest line of pipes
in town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

E. c. Haskett of Palestine, ILL.,, ar
rived in Baxter Tuesday to visit
his son, John Charles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

For SALE-My house plants at res
idence Monday. MRS. IRA PERKINS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12
Good work done at the o. X. shop.
Hair cut any style at Armstrong;

The new postoffice fixtures are
finer than silk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Best Bread on Earth at
Dents Cash Grocery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

F. s. Hall of the Baxter National
is in Texas on a business mission.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

IL. Hartley, o. X. barber shop
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Arthur Carney left Thursday for
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Mrs. Jacob Rossman visited a
daughter in Kansas City this week.
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. Da.
vies, on Friday Morning, Oct 4, a
girl.
T. ]. Morrow and wife returned
Thursday morning from Kansas
City.
Mrs. W. P. Johns went to Salina
Tuesday to visit friends and rela-
tives.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
U. T. Gaba has been quite sick this
week.
A new girl arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Etter Monday
night.
Tom Ryon will leave in few days
for Ingersoll, Oklahoma, to work at
his trade.
T. J. Morrow went to Kansas City
this week to buy holiday goods for
Morrow & Co.
Mrs. Samuel Binns visited in
Kansas City this week and took in
the carnival doings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Mrs. Jacob Rossman visited a
daughter in Kansas City this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

Mrs. Samuel Binns visited in
Kansas City this week and took in
the carnival doinge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. Da-
vies, on Friday Morning, Oct. 4, a
pirl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

A. CULLIsoN, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

IT.. Morrow went to Kansas City
this week to buy holiday goods for
Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

NJ. L. Catlett, superintendent OF
schools, read report for the school
month just closed, after discussion
of which the board adjourned.
A. ]. THOMPSON, Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-10-12

ing nicely
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
BRIGHT BITS.

-Minister-'I am sorry I didn't see
you at church yesterday. Tummas.' -
Tummas-"Weel, We see it was siccan
a wet day it wisna fit tae turn DOT a
dog in. But l sent the wife, ir."-Tit-
Bits.
Out Before His Tme.-"There's one
of my faults that I'm free to admit, "
said the jail convict who always man
aged to break JAIL whats that?''
"I've never lived up to my convic-
tons. "-Philadelphia Press.
Now. Julia" said the teacher to a
small kindergarten pupil, suppose ]
divide this apple into four equal parts.
What would one of the parts be
called?" "A piece of apple" was the
prompt reply.-Chicago News.
Wall Street on the gath of Decem-
ber.-"Would you kindly give a poor
man a nickel to get across the ferry ?''
What Jorgan! You! Are you crazy ?''
Thank God! Hilliard, is it you? Lend
me $50. I've been buying Christmas
presents" Fifty dollars? All I've got
is an ell ticket. I've been tipping the
ianitOr. Life.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
CHANDLER,s wARNING.

Elk Senator Chambers warning to
Congress respecting the Spanish war
claims is timely. He is at the head of
the commission that is to pass upon
these claims, and he is afraid that the
government will have to pay a vast
sum unless steps are taken to defend
it against the claimants.
According to his statement there
were claims amounting to only about
$4O,OO0O0O filed before Congress took
steps to pay claims of this character.
AS soon as it became evident that there
was a probability of claims being paid
soon, other claims were filed, and now
the total amount of them is over $780,
100000.
The opinion is expressed by those
who have some knowledge of claims of
this character that not over ten per
cent. of them is valid. But the COM
mission has no means of knowing
whether they are valid or not, except
that which the government furnishes.
1t seems that the only step that has
been taken by the government to de-
fend the treasury against these claim
ants is the appointment of an assistant
Attorney General, who is to have the
help of a couple of lawyers at small
salaries, if their services are needed.
There is no appropriation for taking
testimony or for collecting evidence in
Cuba and Spain. In fact the govern
ment has as yet done nothing towards
making defense to these claims,
which are presented by hundreds of
the ablest lawyers in the country
When it is remembered that the
commission is required to decide these
claims on the evidence it is apparent
that 1t is time the government was
doing something in the way of pre-
pairing defense.
1t is a matter for congressional ac-
ton. An appropriation is needed.
Lawyers and detectives must be en-
ployed. Evidence must be taken in
many widely separated places.
When the United States proposed to
pay the claims of American citizens
against Spain for property destroyed
in Cuba during the war between Cuba
and Spain, and that Spain should pay
the claims of her citizens against the
United States, it was thought those of
American citizens would not amount
to more than $1O.0OOO0O or $4,000, O0O
Evidently the claimants believe that if
they make their claims large they will
be sure to get something. They Will
get great deal unless the United
States makes a much more vigorous
defense than they are now prepared
| to do.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
He Thought He Knew II All.

]. A. Edgerton in Denver (Col.) News.
I knew man who thought he knew If
all
He knew how earth became a rolling
ball.
He knew the source and secret of
all life.
He also knew how Adam came to fall.
He knew the causes OF the glacial age
And what il was that made the deluge
rage.
He knew-ln fact. he knew most
everything.
In his own mind he was earth's great
est sage.
His knowledge was of such stupendous
girth,
1t took in everything upon the earth
And in the heavens; but most strange
He didn't know a thing Of real worth.
He knew where people go when they
are dead.
He knew all wonders ever sung or said.
He knew the past and future; but
for all
He didn't know enough TO earn his
bread.
He was a marvel OF omnisclence.
He knew the secret OF the hence and
whence,
He was a bundle OF great theories
The only thing he lacked was common
sense.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

They both got on an al" car at Park
street subway, says the Boston Globe
One had rosy cheeks and fair hair; the
other was brunette. Neither was
over 16. Both were full of life and
spirits and of literary turn.
How did YOU like 'D'ri and T.
Maude?" gurgled one.
ooh, l thought it was perfectly deli
cious!" replied Maude, estatically. LET
me see-who was it wrote that?"
why, Mister-Mi ster-Oh, how stu
pid of me! Oh, yes-Mr. Holden-Eben
Holden!"
How odd! I thought the authors
name was Irving, NAM"
NO" replied Nan, conclusively.
Irving wrote The House of Seven
Windows!' What did you think of The
Crisis?'"
ooh, thought it was bum!" replied
Maude, frankly TOO much war and
fighting it in! Have you read The
bright of Way?"
mo; who wrote it?"
"Oh, what's the difference retorted
Maude, somewhat petulantly. Il am
sure it's very good, no matter who
wrote it,"
Say" exclaimed Nan, automatically.
II bought a book down town to-day
at bargain counter that / am sure is
going to be just too lovely for any
thing!"
What is it?" quizzed Maude, with
interest.
1T is called Twice Welded; or Her
Hearts Desire"
What swell title"
isn't it too sweet You may have ii
after I'm through; 1 think 1 can finish
it tonight"
Dover street! Dover street," shouted
the conductor. please pass out the
end door," and the two literary lights
left the car.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
A TROUBLESOME aupsr1nx

Inere Is a very radical difference of
opinion between Republican leaders as
to what tariff concessions shall he
made to Cuba. Some of them say
that there shall be no concessions.
while others favor making such con-
cessions as will enable the Cuban
planters to sell their sugar and tobacco
In our market at profit, though not a
very large one. Those who are oppos-
ing any concessions are the ones VINO
opposed making concessions to the
Philippines. 1t will be noticed that thew
had their way in the matter No con-
cessions were made to the Philippines.
the full Dingley rates being imposed
on importations from the islands. 1t is
the understanding that the sentiment
in favor of concessions is much
stronger among the Senate Republicans
than among the Republicans of the
House. According to Republican SEN
ators. what will be done is this: A
bill will be passed making reductions
on Cuban sugar and tobacco to take
effect when the government of Cuba
shall reduce its duties on American
machinery, flour and other articles
which find a ready sale in the Cuban
market.
1t is expected that the Cuban gov
eminent will be established before rhe
bill becomes a law, and therefore will
be in a position to take advantage of
IFS nrOXr{c inns n &c
of course, for the Cubans to get access
to our market on liberal terms at as
early day as possible. Cuban planters
are now grinding their cane and max
ing sugar. Their crop will be ready for
market by May 1. or sooner.
There is an undercurrent of talk in
Washington to the effect that when
concessions are made to Cuba there
will be also concessions made to the
Philippines. The products of the lat
ter will be dealt with as literally as
those of Cuba. 1t would of course,
seem to be unjust to the Philippines to
show more favors to Cuba than to
them.
Admitting sugar from Cuba on terms
more favorable than are granted to
sugar from Germany may have a bad
effect upon our trade with the latter.
AS Germany is big customer of ours,
and has sugar to sell. 1t would only be
natural for her to insist upon being
treated as generously as Cuba. 1t will
hardly be denied that the Spanish
| American war has burdened us with
some troublesome questions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
NOT A FINANCIER.

Gov. Shaw, who is to succeed Mr..
Gage as Secretary of the Treasury, has
no record as a financier. That fact is
being commented on in Wall street. 1t
is said that the protest by the heads
of the great financial institutions of
New York city against the appointment
of Gov. Shaw were very strong. Those
entering their protest took the ground
that they ought to be consulted in fill
ing an office in which they are so
deeply interested. According to their
view a financier of acknowledged
ability ought to be at the head of the
Treasury Department. There are ques-
tons arising in that department all the
time that require for their settlement
a wide knowledge of financial matters
and a special fitness for dealing with
them.
Some of the newspapers of New York
sent reporters to the banks of that
city for the purpose of finding out if
anything were known of Gov. Shaw's
qualifications for the position to which
he has been called. Not one of them
had anything to say in his favor 1t
seems that all they knew about him
as a financier was that in a small town
he was the president of a bank having
capital of $S5, 900. OF course they had
nothing to say against him. They
knew nothing that would justify them
in assuming that he was unfit to man
age the Treasury Department. He may
prove to be one of the greatest men
ever at the head of that or any other
department of the government.
1t is pointed out that he will have a
very serious question to deal with as
soon as he takes the oath of office, and
that is that of the surplus. The gov
eI nment is now collecting a great deal
mo6e money than It has any use for
many millions more. On last Thursday
there was an available cash balance in
the Treasury of SITS, OOO, 900. This did
not include the $15O,O00,0O of the re-
serve fund.
There is. no doubt, of course, that
Gov. Shaw is a man of ability, but
there is no evidence that his ability is
IN the direction of finance. Until 1895 he
was practically unknown outside of the
little Iowa town in which he lives. lie
came into prominence as an advocate
OF the election of Mckinley. He came
out strongly in favor of the gold
standard, and. that too, at a : time
when 1t was not popular in his state
n hn IL
Evidently he is. a man who has the
courage to stand by his convictions.
Perhaps Wall street will learn to re-
spect him even If it does not think he
has financial ability of a. high order
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
PERSONAL.

-Ex-Congressman Stallings of Ala
bama has entirely forsaken politics
He is at present running a gristmiII
a sawmill, country store and plan
tation, practicing law In his spare mo-
ments in Montgomery.
Frederick d. Underwood, who has
been slated for president of the North
ern Pacific or Burlington roads, enter
ed the railway service in 1868 as a
brakeman on the st. Paul road. He was
elected president of the Erie Railroad
early this year.
-Marsden ]. Perry of Providence, r
L.. the millionaire banker, traction
magnate and bushes partner of Sena.
tor Aldrich, is said to have in his Ii.
brary the best collection of Shakes.
peareana in America. 1t has cost hin
over $4,000 thus far, and he has ran.
sacked the larger cities of this coun.
try and Europe and attended every i'm
portant Shakespeare sale to secure
rare editions, plates and engravings.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Park Benjamin, the well known
writer on naval topics. calls attention
to the fact that the awards of prize
money to Admiral Sampson and others
was made by the Court of Claims on
the showing made by the chart of
the battle of Santiago made by the
board of navigators of the squadron.
This chart showed that the flagship
New York was in the fight, notwith-
standing the historic fact that she was
number of miles away. By count
ing the New York in the fight, the
American force was calculated to be
superior to that of the enemy, and
the awards were made accordingly
With the New York out of it, the
Spanish might have been considered
the superior force, which would have
resulted in doubling the bounty money
of the victorious Americans. This
same chart, Mr.. Benjamin points out,
was submitted to the recent Court of
Inquiry and was there shown to be
worthless, even those who made it ad-
hitting that it was grossly inaccurate
He suggests that the attention of the
Court of Claims be called to the ad-
mitted falsity of the chart on which
it based it's awards.