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New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

petty thief of catholic tastes. was arrested
on some triilinG charge and, at his trial. was
eHasperated into making a mad attempt to Kill
the nudge. The offence was. of course serious.
but the judges conduct had been undignifed
and his language needlessy offensive. He him
self passed sentence on Hall. condemnng him to
many lashts and Imprisonment for life The
case was carried to London. and was made the
subject Of inquiry in the House OF Commons.
with the result that the judge. although pos
sessed of influence. was recalled and has never
since received an appointment The story cir
cuIated widely. Every where the negroes talked
of the victory of a common. low down nigger
over a white man. and judge They were all
convinced that the Queen herself had looked
into the affair. and loyalty became even mort
intense.
Victoria" is a common name among the
natives In one or two instances that have
CONF. to the writer's knowledge the name Vic
toria Regina has been solemnly given to an
ebony infant. Most of the Queens children have
also become sponse-s for the native population.
but certainly nothing. not even Princess
Iseatrice' sounds as we'll as Victoria Regina"
Every house and shanty has it's picture Of the
beloved ruler either standing alone in her robes
of State or about to become the wife of Prince
Albert or occasionally. in a family group
These pictures show the Queen as young and
beautiful not unnaturaIly. her devoted and IL
logical subjects think of her always as she Is
there. rrpresented. To them her death is that
of n Young woman All over the Empire there
is grief but of all the sorrowing millions none
will md it harder than the West Indian ne
croes 10 say with steady voice and undimmed
eyes "1sod the King
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tion. II would be untrue say that there is no
race problem in the islands, but it is certain that
1t has assumed nothing like the proportions OF
the similar question in the Southern States.
Further. that inexorabe British law. stretching
out its long from faraway London. pro-
teCts black and white alike. and Furnishes them
with equal severity. All classes rea,ize that a
lynching would bring British man-of-war of
unpleasantly tnrulsitive disposition almost be-
fore the victim dead The negroes know
this perfectly we'll ana they give the credit of
it To the Queen She has never been to them
Il mere mortal They pictured her always
wearing the coronation robes with which cheap
engravings II TN" famous portrait had made
every household familiar. She sat ON Il throne
of course. habitualy. and the idea that walk
ing stick had been substituted for sceptre
would have shocked the native community In
the outlying districts. where the negroes are
derseIy ignorant it viii he hard for them To
understand that death has at last claimed
royalty for his own. When it is believed the
grief OF tn, natives will M excessive and wildly
dern"nstr1tivr.
An American cruising through West Ina}an
waters had amusing experience of their De
lief in the .tll powerful magic of her name. Call
irIg at an island near cuba he took on board
planter friend of his and sailed toward Cuba,
which was then i'll the midst OF its last struggle
with Spain. one lay. spy ing boat containing
some men we'll known his friend he
his yacht alongside and asked what they were
doing.
,Jes' fshenin'. sab" was the cheerful response
The planter "A below the American seized
the opportunity 10 enIiven the mOnotony uf the
cruise
No you're not he said. fiercey. You're
Cuban spies and the Spaniaris have sent me
after YOU"
The dusSy faces grew grtvely disniiied. No.
sah" said the spokesman. we ain spies
We's Queens nrgers."
"'Oueens niggers" What good does that do
you
Queen doan' let nobody tech her nigsers,
sab" insisted the spokesman. haughtiy.
The American drew a pistol and requested To
know what the Queen Mas going 10 do about
that. Her Majesty. although pussant. was far
away and the pistol ominously near. so down
ON their knees sank the unhappy subjects of
Victoria Their bloodthrSty captOr said he
would refer the case to the general. and beck
oned the planter from the cabin. At the sight
of the we'll known face the petitioners bobbed
up like many corks.
Well. boys" said their friend. you're line
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uraily occupy the places OF honor-they sit down
in sympathetic groups.
The General rises Immediately after the soup.
He proposes the Emperor's health in a few ring
ing words. and ends with the customary three
"hochs." All present join in the cheer. and re-
main standing. while the band plays the ma
tionaI hymn. and the last strains of Hell dir
i'm Siegeskranz" die away each drains his glass
at a draught and resumes his place. At the sec
ond third course-there is fixed rule for
this-the Colonel rises and drinks to 'Excellenz, -
New 'hochs" strain of music. and from
this time. the late Colonel Won Zitzewitz used
to say, the official toasts being finished the
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

set Of towards The Queen would be ashamed
Of you
'Fo' sure. Massa Johnnie" murmured the
penitents I'VE couldn't do better" Then,
coming closer. "Supposin' he had a-been
Spaniard. he wouldn't a-dared tech Queens mig
gers would he. Massa Johnne?"
They were assured that Spaniard would
attempt such an outrage. and they clambered
aboard to drink the Queens health in the Ameri
cans best champagne
This confidence had its root in substantial
fact. The negroes merely gave to the Queen the
credit that should belong to the system OF
justice perfected by years Of experimenting.
For instance. one Tom Hall. known to fame
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foodgates Of friendly expansion may be
opened; and opened they are. wide
In towns where there is no garrison. but where
commandant Of a recruiting district dwells.
the latter assemblies the officers of the reserve
and the ''Iandwehr" for a banquet which goes
much in the way the casinos
AS the dinner draws To close the adjutant
OF the regiment is seen coming from the far end
of the hall bearing in his hand an immense COB
let which holds a full bottle of champagne.
Custom demands that. great occasions
the E,mperor's birthday is One-this officer shall
drain the glass At a draught without sPilling
drop AS the operation is not easy one. even
for one accustomed to the game, those present
are eager To see how the lieutenant. who tries
ii to-day for the first time. will succeed The
victim stops in front OF t'Excellenz'' and makes
a low bow; the comrade who has charge of the
cellar comes forward and pours "A bottle o
champagne into the goblet The adjutant draws
a long breath. measures the contents of his
chalice with his eye. stretches his neck and
houp. it is done. The charm is broken: CONVEX
sation and laughter go on more lively than ever
The General lights a cigar: every one initiates
him. They leave the table and go into the re-
ception room to give the orieres time To- clear
the dining hall for dancing When the cigars
are finished the band strikes up waltz and
then begins "A curious Here is, Excl
lenz. rather stout Of body, dancing around with
a beardless second lieutenant: there the Colonel
is whirling with a lieutenant 10 whom he has
given a wigging, perhaps that very afternoon. In
a word. there is no hierarchy of rank or rather
every one is second lieutenant. But can
not dance forever. On the tables which have
been pushed prudently back to the end Of the
hall have been placed imposing batteries of
seidels filled with foaming beer. The Germanic
thirst raises its potent voice: il must be si-
fenced. All sit down and pleasant chat goes on
while drinking and smoking Suddenly an Off
Ger to the General and tells him that n
messenger wishes to speak to him. The great
chief rises hurredly. Scarcely is he on his feet
when a dozen young men seize him. hoist hin.
to their shoulders. and trOt him around the room
for a length OF time which is in proportion to
his popularity.
This tribute ended. the interrupted conversa-
tions continue But the band has been drawn
I'D at the end of the room. 'Excellenz." who
has seen the movement rises and takes his place
opposite the EmperOr's portrait. while the other
officers form behind the band. The latter. start
ing with the left foot at the command Of the
Colonel plays a Quickstep. and all present pass
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comfortable and all well appointed. To these IS
added frequently a museum. so called because
It contains portraits Of emperors and Of former
officers Of the regiment, pictures of battles
trophies in the way Of arms. and sometimes
even of flags and banners taken from the
emy Some casinos differ from this model type
but each of them is have a good wine
cellar. The casino is a State institution. II is
the place where all the officers OF a corps
must meet, the family house Of regiment
1t is the custom in small towns for the corps
of officers to invite the civil authorities assist
In the celebration of the Emperor's birthday
these authorities too few in number to hold
q feast by themselves. But in the large cities
the festival is held Zen famille to the exclusion
Of outsiders. The chief of the corps assemblies
his officers about a week beforehand to consult
them as to the degree of solemnty with which
the feast is to be observed. This is a pure for
mality, because In such case the big fish eat
the little fish" Hence it follows that on Janu-
sry 81 at p. m. Emperor William III can say:
AT this time all of my officers are at table and
are a bout drink my health"
Because of the death of Queen Victoria. the
grandmother of Emperor William. his birthday
anniversary will be celebrated to-day quietly
with a few dinners in military circles. All the
larger festivities and entertainments have been
cancelled. and the Emperor has decreed that all
the officers of the German army shall
mourning for fourteen days from the date of
! the Queens death.
A little before the appointed time all the Off
GERS are assembled in full uniform in the recep-
tion rooms of their casinos. The scene is every
where the same. Their sabres their sides
their headgear in their hands. covered with
decorations, the officers wait impatiently for the
coming of the General who is to preside. The
CoIoneI of the regiment. who has much his
mind cannot keep still. comes and goes. opens
the front door time after time to make that
"ExceIlenz'' is not yet in sight. Finally the
rumble Of a carriage is heard IT stops a door
bangs and at the same moment as though by
some magic command. resounds the character
site click OF the heels brought together in the
military way, and smile appears all lips as
Though express the respectful and admirng
affection Of these men for their great chief
an expression not always absolutely sincere
The Colonel who had rushed out returns escort
ing "ExceenZ." whose face beams that day
with a look of special kindness Those present
bow the General makes mperceptible sign
and every rushes to lay aside his sword and
helmet Then they go. two by two. to the dining
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
OVEER LINCOLN'S INN OFFICIiLS-
From The London Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle.
To-day certain quaint offices at Lincoins Inn
will be entered ON by their holders. who
were elected last November The new Dean
of the Chapel is Horton Smith. -. e., one or
whose duties will be to- report the preaching IN
the chapel of any SedtiOus sermon The ne"
treasurer is Justice Mathew. The new Keeper
of the Black Books Is the Lord Chief Justice.
whose. duty to sign all orders of the Council
Lastly Sir Edward Clarke. O. O.. becomes MAS
ter nf the Walks" AMI in that capacity will have
to east superior eye over the roads. pave
uents and gardens of the historic inn
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in review. init augen rechts' (eyes righO when
they reach His Majesty's portrait. Then the
General has the 'Kritk' sounded: every one
comes around him. he says a few words Of
thanks. and takes his leave The rest sit down
again and continue the celebration into the
early morning hours
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY.
HOW THE ANNIVERSARY is CELEBRAT-
ED by THE OFFICERS OF THE
GERMAN ARMY.

The birthday Of Emperor William. which falls
on January q. is celebrated in all the officers
messes of the German army with special cere-
monies. which involve much curious detail. The
officers mess casino. it is called in Ger
many. is. as a general rule. building which
belongs to the State. 1t contains a large recep-
ton hall. dining and reading ROOM all
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
A SHORT CUT TO BEAUTY.

From The Indianapolis Press.
Agnes-In answer to your question. How can
7 become beautiful in thirty days.? we would
recommend that you get pepper to sneak in
the right side Of the pork market.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
"QUEEN'S NIGGERS."

WEST INDIAN BLACKS WHO ADORED ENG
LANDS LATE RULER
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

All her dOminions the late Queen was
loved. but nowhere. perhaps. was she adored
as in the West Indies among the black popula-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16

Tails to Pay for Them ana No u
Obliged TO SAIL without Them
Papa ximmsrman Fails.

When the duke OF Manchester sailed
for England he left behind two ter
riers that he had intended to take with
him, says the New York Times. They
were tagged with large labels. on
which were their names and that OF
their owner. But complications arose
between the duke and the man from
whom he bought the dogs some
months ago. and as result the noble
man Ind to leave the dogs behind.
"The reason no did not carry them
with him." said q friend Of the dogs
former owner, twas that he had not
paid for them. Mr.. Kelly, OF Boston.
who Is n friend Of mine. sold the ter
riers to the duke last year. Manchester
promised to pay $500 for the pair.
He did not pay. So, when Kelly heard
the duke was to sail he came to New
York.
"But when he went 70 the hotel the
duke was mot ut home However,
Kelly took his lawyer to the hotel and
lay in wait for tho duke. He found
him in the lobby. The duke said he
had not the money. His father-in-
law. when asked to pay the bill. re-
fused to do so. So the duke had to lot
Kelly take the dogs"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
pAGo-pAG0 coALING STATION.
Declared to Ne Finest In World By
Contractor Contracting the
steel Pier There.

Robert Tibbits. the contractor who
for the last seven months has been
building the United States govesn-
ment coaling station and pier in the
harbor OF Pago-pago. in the Samoan
islands, has arrived at San Francisco.
lie says the pier and other structures
costing 100000, will be turned over
to the government In about three
months. The pier is 1855 feet long
and so feet wide. II Is made entirely
Of steel. All the piles are Of steel.
They measure nine inches in dame
ter. and vary in length from 80 to 70
feet. On the shore just back Of the
projecting pier is large steel build
ing $50 feet long by 100 feet wide.
This is to be a repository for 10000
tons Of coal. Another similar build
ing is to be erected. Mr.. Tibbits de-
clarcs that there is no doubt that
Pago-Pago Is the finest coaling sta
ton in the world.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
Jorr1Nes OF SCIENCE.

There are 79s species Of roses
known, and 4ss of chrysanthemums.
Cancer kills but 67 under 20 for
every 5000 between the ages OF 70
and 100.
Eight In every 1000 wounded sol
diers get lockjaw, and 20 per cent. OF
lockjaw cases are fatal.
Seventy-threet thousand out OF every
100000 deaths in England are due to
infectious diseases.
Caterpillars Matched from one
ounce of silk worms will eat 1900
pounds of mulberry leaves, and pro-
duce 100 pounds of cocoons.
Water expands by freezing, be-
cause 1t is converted into solid crys-
tails, which do not fit so closely rs
particles of water do. Hence when
ice Is reduced again 10 water II will
occupy less space than 1t occupied
before.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
MUST WEAR BRAID IN PUBLIC.
Now Order VIII Require British
Army Onicers TO Appear
In Uniform.

Society parade grounds in London
will be much frightened soon by reason
OF the forthcoming army order that an
officer shall dress in uniform instead
OF multi in public. The order comes
into force April 2. II ordains that all
army officers shall wear their uniforms
In public and in theaters and places Of
entertainment as well. This applies TO
oil household regiments, foot guards
and cavalry.
II cannot be said that this order Is at
ali popular. It is generally thought
that II has been brought about by the
instigation OF the kaiser when he was
over there. 1t is understood the whole
thing Is supposed to be an incentive to
recruiting. Earl Roberts and the king
have had many long discussions on the
subject.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
Japane.. women,. College.

The rich japanese family Mitsui has
presented an extensive piece of ground
near Toxic for the purpose of found
ing a women's university, writes q
Toxic correspondent. Three other
japanese gentlemen have subscribed
the sum necessary for erecting uni
versity buildings. The work has been
started, and it is hoped that the uni
versity will be opened in the spring Of
this year. Many lady students are exc
pected to join, many young japanese
ladies' Of good family having assisted
at the medical and polytechnic lee.
lures at the existing Japanese uni
versitv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
oaa.rrA oannat Ila oursA

with Local Applications, ~ they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh = q
blood or constitutional disease, md in order
70 cure Il you must take internal remedies;
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 not q quack
medicine. It was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country Tor YEAR,
and |: regslsr prescription. b |; csS%po;;esSS
he mucous surfaces. Tho perfect com.
bination Of the two ingredients h what pro
duces such wonderful results In curing Co
.srrh; Send iSy t.es gh free, .a. n
Sold By all druggists, price 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
Valuable Poultry Book Free.

A book Of great value 70 those inter
ested in poultry 10 "Wilbur's Poultry
Book" Q volume Of 6S pages, containing
a illustrations Of poultry with full de-
scription Of each breed together s,, witt, with
breeds It 10 most profitable TO raise and
full description Of all poultry diseases.
In addition "a household recipes for cook
ing poultry are given.
This handy little book has been pre-
pared at great expense, il 10 handsomely
illustrated, and the reading matter pre-
sents safe guide for the proper breeding
and raising Of all kinds Of poultry.
Anyone Interested in poultry can OBJ
tain one of these books free by writing
to the Wilbur Seed Meal Co., Milwau-
kce, Wis.,, enclosing &c. to pay postage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
HALF DEAD SOLDIER.
Returns All Broken Up to Zfis Home
In south Dakota.

Bristol, So. Oak, March II, 1901
Especially Peter Behres says: "When
! returned from the war found that
i was in very critical condition.
My system was all run down, and l
gradually became worse, until was
half dead with Kidney and Bladder
Trouble. My family wanted me to
consult a physician, but as l had
learned through several of my COM
rades of the wonderful cures Of
Dodd's Kidney Pills determined to
give them q trial first"
Mr.. Behres. or Capt. Behres as he
should be called, because he was cap
tain of the 1st Minnesota Cavalry,
and in 1862 was for fourteen months
in continual service in warfare with
the Indians, Is now an honored men,
Der of the G. A. T., who has reached
the ripe old age of three score years
and ten. He continues: II am now
IN old soldier, seventy years Of age,
and enjoying almost perfect health,
and all thanks for this is due to
Dodd's Kidney Pills. found after
having used the first few boxes that
my faith was not misplaced in them,
and in q very short while my kidneys
were doing the work required OF
them and the bladder trouble was
soon eliminated. 1t was almost q
year before was myself, but during
that time / used Dodd's Kidney Pills
faithfully and with the very best re-
suits that anyone could wish for. l
would not have been without them
for q kings ransom. I am now well
as any man Of my age"
soc box, six boxes for $3.50. Buy
them from your local dealer II you
can. If he cannot supply you, send
to the Dodds Medicine Co., Buffalo,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
MA Good ThinE.

Everyone should be glad to say gcoc
accounts for the universal endorsement OF
The Sterling Remedy Co, makers Of the
famous Cascarets. Within five years the
sale Of Cascarets has grown from q single
HOY until last year Il reached the enormous
sale sale Of over 100000 boxes. This is a mat
ter Of pride to newspaper men because Cas-
carrots has been very largely and persistent:
" advertised in newspapers for number Of
years, and II shows that advertising OF the
right kind will certainly bring success. All
druggists report an enormous demand for
Cascarets that 10 steadily increasing. They
are put up in convenient form and the prices
are loc.. 25c, and 6oc; box. A QUO; boz Is
who has The slightest liver or bowel trouble
10 urged to give them trial.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
,..,sIty A. nm. Innploysr.

That young man who consented 10 have .
portion Of his blood let out to save his en-
ployer, set a remarkable example Of hero
Am. The incident shows what power there
q In good blood. There 70 only one natural
way to get good blood, and that 10 from the
stomach. II the stomach needs assistance,
try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.. Thiswon-
derfulmedicine cures dyspepsia, indigestion,
constipation, and makes rich red blood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
Poker ana Polltiel

"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs. Tcrkins.
sT hope you are not departing from the pre-
cents Of our forfathers and allowing your.
seif to be dazzled by the pomp and glitter
Of empirew 90,
asked her husband. II,
"No book" she answered, stoutly. II re-
membered some Of Il after reading news.
paper article. But hope you have not
abandoned your old principles. Last night
you were talking IN your sleep, and you
said several times that all You wanted was
after The trouble we had with George III.
Il does seem perfectly foolish. "-Washing.
tom Star
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-03-16
Albumin nm.

The use OF aluminium Is growing. and
its price is decreasing. With the ex-
ception Of iron, zinc and lead, 1t is
now said to be the cheapest metal on
the market. Twenty years ago the
worlds output was about five tons and
its price was about $4,000 q ton.
Now the price is less than $500 ton,
and the output is reckoned at 5000
Hnnc