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Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1901-02-20

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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
PORTO RIcO's NEEDS.
Gov. Charles II. Allen, Through the State
Department, Presents His Annual
Report to the President.

Washington, May 22.-Gov. Charles
II. Allen, of Porto Rico, has present.
ed to the president, through the state
department, his annual report. The
governor expresses the opinion that
q scheme of colonial administration
such as is found in the Danish, French
and English West Indies might be
safely instituted, with variations de-
pendent upon the future policy of the
home government.
The governor speaks plainly in pre-
senting the reason why this island
has been at q practical standstill for
nearly four centuries and says that
in q climate where a man can lie in
q hammock, pick banana with one
hand and dig a sweet potato with
one foot, the incentive to idleness is
easy to yield to and brings inevitable
consequences.
In conclusion Gov. Allen urged the
introduction of fresh blood and
Anglo-Saxon push and energy as the
means of lifting the little island out
of its lethargy and by thrift and in
dustry develop its riches to their full
measure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
TO FOUND NEW SECT.
Admirer of Ingersoll Plans Establishing an
Organization OF Agnosttcs. with Ritual
and Marriage Service.

Cincinnati, May ga new sect of
agnostics, based on Robert G. Inger-
soils teachings, is to be founded,
with its central headquarters in Gin
cinnati, if the plans of Attorney
Charles Sparks materialize. He has
prepared the ritual for agnostic mar
riage ceremonies and is at work on
rituals for the dedication of infants
to agnosticism and the confirmation
of children in the belief in the nom
existence of God. This summer Sparks
intends to tour the United States in an
effort to found societies of agnostics
in the various cities. He expects to
spend week in agnostic propaganda
work among the crowds at the Pan
American exposition at Buffalo. In
the marriage ceremony prepared by
Mr.. Sparks the husband agrees to in
sure his life and acquiesce in divorce
proceedings at any time the wife de-
sires. Mismated couples will not con-
tinue the marital state, according to
the creed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
FOR HOME MISSIONS.
Presbyterian Churches Will Be
Asked to Raise $500, 900.
This II to signaiixe tho Centennial Year
Of the Board-Congress Urged to Pass
Law to Throttle Spread OF
M0rmOnism.

Philadelphia, May 22.-The consid-
Grafton of churchboard reports was
continued at Tuesdays session of the
Presbyterian general assembly. The
special orders for the day were the
reports of the committees on home
missions, aid for colleges and church
erection. Addresses were made by
che chairman of the committees and
boards and the assembly was urged to
exerst itself to the utmost in behalf
of the various church institutions.
The report of the committee on home
missions contained numerous recon-
mendations, one of the most impor-
tant being an earnest commentator
Of the proposed anti-polygamy amend
ment to the constitution of the United
States. In this connection the report
says: 1--WE earnestly urge upon con-
gress the Importance of prompt ac-
ton in this matter, SO that such an
amendment may be submitted to the
states before the Mormons gain the
balance Of political power in any adj
ditional states in the union"
The committee also recommended
that the church be asked to contribute
during the year not less than $780,
900, of which 100000 is to be used
in evangelistic work; that as q means
to secure this amount and to signal
lie the centennial year of the board
the presbyteries be requested to ask
churches for two congregational Of
ferings to the board; that churches,
families and individuals be requested
to make gifts for special objects, such
as for furnishing a minister or a
teacher; that the moderator appoint
a committee of 30 to arrange for the
proper observance of the Tooth ami
versary of the board of home missions
during the general assembly of 1902.
The report of the committee on ed
ucation, referring to the statement
in the boards report that the number
of students for the ministry showed
decrease from the previous year,
said: "This state of affairs is alarm
ing. What must the church do to in
crease the number of her candidates
for the ministry? Here is a problem
which must be met and solved Mt
once. The ministry is not over
crowded. The supply of ministers
is not equal to the demands of the
church. Christian young men are
turning their attention to law, to med
icine, to journalism, to teaching, and
are neglecting the claims of the gospel
ministry. Let the church discover the
reason for this and then remove the
difficulty where it is possible"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
IN THE WRONG COURT.
Mrs. Baird. . Christian Scientist, Receives
Cold Deal In . Decision by the
Missouri Supreme Court.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 22.-Mrs. A.
]. Baird, a Christian scientist of Kan
sas City, who was fined $50 because
she refused to report case of diph-
liberia which she was treating, as re-
quired by ordinance, will have to try
her appeal before the Kansas City
court of appeals. The supreme court
has sent the case there for want of
jurisdiction. Mrs. Baird appealed the
case to the supreme court, claiming
her constitutional rights were in
volved. Judge CAN'T, in his opinion
ordering the case transferred to the
court of appeals, says that there is no
constitutional question involved in
this case. Mrs. Baird. in her motion
for q new trial, claims the Judgment
was in violation of section s. article 2,
Of the constitution of Missouri, but
Judge CAN'T says she might as well
have named any other provision of the
organic law. rs it is evident that her
constitutional right of religious free
dom was in no sense involved in the
action.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
NO MERCY FOR HAZERS.
Secretary OF War Root UpnOlds the Rigid
Measures Adopted to Maintain Dis
cipiline at West Point.

Washington, May 22.-Secretary
Root has approved the action of the
board of officers at West Point which
recommends the dismissal of five ca
diets and the suspension of six others.
This sustains the course Of Col. Mills
and the other officers in the recent
disturbances at the academy. The
present difficulty has grown out of the
attempt to suppress hazing, and the
restrictions that have been made in
this direction since Col. Mills became
superintendent. The superintendent
speaks in the highest terms OF the
cadets and thinks it is only a ques-
ton of short time before the Gus
tomary conditions will be resumed.
The matter of discipline is in question
and that must be maintained.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
FIrz JOHN PORTER DEAD.
He Was Cashiered from the Union Army
During the Civil War. But Was
Afterward Exonernted.

New York, May 22.-Gen. Fitz John
Porter died at his home here Tuesday,
after a long illness. Maj. Gen. Fitz
John Porter was born in New Hamp-
shire in 1922, was graduated at. the
military academy in 1s45, served hon
orally in the Mexican war. He was
made a brigadier general of volun-
teers in 1862. A warm friend of Gen.
Mcclellan, he served with him as COM
mander of the Fifth army corps in the
early battles of the army of the Poto-
mac. His trouble began with the Sec
ond battle of Bull Run, upon charges
of inaction on the first day of the
battle. He was cashiered after n pro-
longed court-martial in 1863, and dis
qualified from holding any Office Of
trust or profit under the government.
Gen. Porter fought to have this YER
dict set aside and finally an advisory
board reviewed the case and wiped
the sentence out. Gen. Porterwas re-
stored to the army and retired on the
rank of colonel. Even Gen. Grant be-
came convinced of his innocence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Reviewed SCHOOL CHILDREN
Fifty thousand San Francisco Youths
showcred the President with Bouquets
Mrs. Mckinley Rapidly Gaining.

San Francisco, May 22.-The con-
valescence of Mrs. Mckinley is very
rapid and she is fast regaining her
normal strength. She was able to sit
up Tuesday and read the papers. So
marked is her improvement that it
is very probable the presidential
party will start for Washington next
Saturday. If no untoward develop
ments should occur it is thought that
Mrs. Mckinley will be able to endure
the journey by that time.
President Mckinley Tuesday re-
viewed nearly $4,000 school children
of this city. Both sides Of Van Ness
avenue from jackson to Market
streets were lined with cheering and
enthusiastic children as the presi-
dent and members Of his party and
local officials in carriages were driven
from jackson to Market and back the
avenue to Jackson. The president
was the recipient Of q continuous
ovation. Almost every child had been
provided with a good sized American
flag and their voices and flags were
worked in unison. Each little girl
wore white, and most Of them had red
sashes. Thousands of the youngsters
had gathered large bouquets, which
they threw ut the president as he
passed along.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
IN FAVOR OF HUGHES.
Supreme Court OF Kansas Reversed the
Decision of District Court In the To-
pelka Mayoralty Contest.

Topeka, Kan, May 22.-The SUI
preme court Tuesday reversed the de-
cision of the district court in the
Topeka mayoralty contest and in
stalled J. w. F. Hughes, the repub-
lican and law enforcement candidate,
in the mayors chair. He has been
holding Office since the election on a
certificate issued by the old council,
and yesterdays action by the SUI
preme court makes the certificate
legal. Last night Mayor Hughes
filed all the city appointive Offices
and the council confirmed the nomi-
nations. Topeka is now entirely I'M
der the control of the "dry" element.
and operations against the joints are
expected at once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
A Di.pennary IN Florida.

Florida has followed the example Of
South Carolina and is about to adopt
q dispensary system, which does away
with saloons and makes the state the
only liquor seller. Tourist hotels are
allowed certain exemptions, and
''wines made from Florida grapes and
fruits may be sold under liberal pro-
visions" It is anticipated that the
new law win yield the state $1,000
900 q year net income, which will be
used in building good roads. The more
the people Of Florida drink the bet
ter roads they will have.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
pETTIGREw DENIES IT.
The Ex-senator Says He Has Not Been
offered the Presidency OF the
Northern Pacific.

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 22.-In an
interview in the Sioux Falls Press,
which will appear this morning, ex-
Senator Pettigrew denies that he has
been offered the presidency of the
Northern Pacific or any other rail-
road; that no such position will be
offered him and that he would mot
accept such an offer If made. He
will devote the rest of his days to the
building up of his own state and will
continue to advocate the principal
ideas upheld by him during the last
session of the senate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
A Ratio of SIX to Four.

Although it is less than three years
since the war with Spain began, there
have been already almost $1,000 appli-
cations for pensions filed on account
of it, and this exclusive of the service
in the Philippines 1t is estimated
that the total number of men in the
war on the American side was 274,717,
though of this number only about co.
600 were actually engaged. 1t will be
seen, therefore, on this basis, that for
every six men who actually saw serv-
ice there have been four applications
for pensions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
WESTERN CANADA'S DECEM..
Der WEATHER EQUAL TO
THAT OF MAY IN MIN
NESOTA.

To the Editor:
Thomas Regain and C. Collins, OF
Eden Valley, Minnesota, went out 70
Western Canada last December rs dele
gates, to look over the grazing and
grain lands that are being offered At
such low prices and reasonable terms''
This Is what they say:
"wearrived in Calgary about the goth
December and although we had left
winter in Minnesata and Manitoba,
we were surprised to find beautiful
warm weather at this point, quite equal
to what we have in May in Minnesota.
There was NO snow nor trace Of winter
TO be seen, and'the climate was really
splendid. Horses, cattle and sheep.
were running out, in prime condition.
with plenty Of feed on the prairie. sn6s
really better than that Of ours stabbed
in the south. We are impressed with
this country as one Of the finest mixed
farming countries we have ever seen.
The immense tracts Of fertile landss
well sheltered and abunaantly war
tered, leave nothing to be desired.
Leaving Alberta we returned eass
and visited the Yorktsn district IN.
Assiniboia. We drove out about ten
miles at this point and were highly
pleased with the splendid samples OF
grain we were able to see, wheat yield
ing rs bushels. eats 90 bushels. Roots
were alss good specimens. From what
we have seen, we have decided to-
throw in our lot with the Yerktoners-
satisfied that this part Of the coun-'
try will furnish COED opportunities.
for anyone anxious to make the best;
of q really good country. Any agent;
of the Canadian Government, whose
advertisement appears elsewhere In
the columns Of your paper will give
you full particulars Of the new dis
tricts being opened out this year In
Assiniboia and Saskatchewan.
Yours truly,
OLD READER
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
The worlds Model Charter.

The president was Enthusiastically
pointed in his recent speech at San
Jose, Cal. "We live" he said, "un-
der a constitution that was made by
100000 of people, and yet it has
proved adequate for 75,oOO,OOo of peo-
pie" "That instrument" he added,
"seems almost to be inspired to carry
forward the holy mission of liberty.
1t seems not to have been made alone
for those who framed it and their sue
cessors, but for all ages and for all
mankind"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
The Joke of the Exposition.

The joke of the Pan-American ex-
position is on the capitalists who
built the mammoth Slatler hotel, with
nine acres of sleeping rooms, three
three miles of halls, and dining room
to feed 5000 persons. On Friday 2s6
employees were on duty at the hotel.
There was one guest, Mr.. Wilton, Of
New York, who humorously COM
planned to the officers of inattention
on the part of the servants. Mr.. Will
son went away Saturday and the
management is looking for some one
to take his place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
MUST SHOW THE CASH.
Supreme Court of Missouri Renders an Inn
portant Decision Regarding Organize
ton Of Corporations.

jefferson City, NO., May 22.-The
state supreme court Tuesday issued
a writ of custer of the corporate
rights of the La Trinidad Mining &
Development company, of st. Louis,
for the reason that it did not have its
capital stock of $4,000 paid up in
cash, as alleged in the affidavit for the
charter. The company's capital stock
consisted of an option on Mexican
lands, which, the supreme court says,
does not amount to a compliance with
the state law relating to the organi-
cation of corporations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
WOULD REVISE THE CREED.
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Asked to Modify Restriction Against Sc
cret Societies and Marriage of Relatives.

Des Moines, Ia, May 22.-The forty
third general assembly of the United
Presbyterian church of North America
opens here Wednesday evening with
an address by Rev. ]. P. Sankey, Of
Rochester, N. Y, the retiring moder-
ator. Three hundred delegates have
signified their intention Of attending
the assembly. The committee for re-
vision of creed recommends that the
restriction against secret societies be
modified and that the rule against
man marrying near relatives of his
wife be abolished. The consideration
Of these changes will be the chief
work of the assembly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Where the shoe Pinches.

While the corner in corn is a good
thing for the farmers who happen to
have some of that grain to seel at so
cents a bushel, it is not so desirable
for industries that use corn as their
raw material. The Is factories of the
National Starch company have been
ordered to get ready to close down
until the corn market becomes settled.
This will throw several thousand en-
ployes out of work until the speculat-
ors cease manipulating corn and al
low prices to reach a normal level.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
RaiIroads Are to blame.

Josiah Flynt, the author of Tramp
ing with Tramps," has recorded the
fact that the railroads are the main
stay of the tramping business in the
United States. If the hobos could no
longer steal rides on freight trains
or in front of mail or baggage cars
many of them would soon weary Of
their profession and go to work. If
these men had to walk from city to
city their travels would bear such
a iifelike resemblance to real work
that tramping would lose its charm.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Brok. Am Previous Records.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 22.-Tues-
days hog receipts at the Kansas City
stock yards were 2s,351, and the best
previous record was made in July,
1890, when 26,4Os were received. The
receipts were 1900 greater than at
Chicago, which was never equaled be-
fore in the history of the Kansas City
market.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
win Meet Next Mt topeka. Kan.

Frederick, Nd, May 22.-The gen.
eral quadriennial conference OF the
United Brethren Church in Christ,
which has been in session here since
Muy 0, adjourned Tuesday evening
to meet in Topeka. Kan, in 1905.
In the Apostles creed the word
"hell" was modified and will in fu-
ture be rendered "hades."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
cavs hi. Life for HI, Brothers.

Emporia, Kan, May 22.-orval
Lane, q young farmer 10 years old,
was drowned in the Neosho river,
seven miles southeast of here, last
night. His brother was in the water
and apparently drowning. Orval
went after him and was taken with
cramps.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
nontolla nie. m an Asylum.

Boston, May 22.-Former Congress-
man Charles A. Boutelle, of Bangor,
Me-, died Tuesday at the Mclean asy-
lum, Waverly, Mass. Mr.. Boutelle
had been at the institution for many
months for treatment on account Of
brain trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Admiral sch,ey Arrives at Home.

New York, May 22.-Rear Admiral
W. S. Schley arrived here Tuesday on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, hav-
ing hurried across the ocean on re-
ceipt of news that his son, DR.. Win
field Scott Shley, was i'll. DR.. Schley,
who has been suffering from blood
poisoning, is reported to be out OF
danger.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Em,rrapts Leave Porto Rico for Hawaii

San Juan, p. r., May 22.-Nine hum
dred emigrants embarked on the
steamer California at Guinea for Ha-
wall Tuesday, leaving 400 more ready
to sail. Joyous manifestations ac-
companied the departure of the emf
grants. Fourteen weddings and As
baptisms took place Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Somewhat. Different.

The Grocer-I understand you said sold
you jug of cider that had water in it!
The Butcher - You have been misin.
formed. What I said was that you sold
me a jug of water that had little cider
in it.-Chicago Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Thought They were Forgeries.

Thought They were Forgeries.
A Michigan postmaster sought to
prosecute a man for using Pan-Amer-
lean stamps on letters. claiming the
stamps to be crude forgeries. He is
now out in the woods, striving to get
out of range Of the jeering throng.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
IL IL a Small Matter.

The operation of removing q mans
stomach is not so difficult as sup
posed. All that you have to do is to
separate the organ at the bottom of
the esophagus, and also ut the top Of
the jejunum; next draw up the jeju-
mum and attach il to the base of the
esophagus; then sew up the incision
and go home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Jealous of His Nslshbor,s Prosperity.

Sedalia, Mo-, May 22.-John W.
Goodman shot and instantly killed
John Mcbride Tuesday morning on
the latter's farm, seven miles west of
Sedalia. The murder was cold blood
ed and the outcome of Cookman's
petty jealousy Of his neighbours thrift
and prosperity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
Costing $4,000 Men a Year.

COstfnE SO,OOO Men q Hehr'
In March the British loss In South
Africa was 456 men killed and wound
ed, 42s died from diseases and 3,06s
sent home as invalids. The cost Of the
warfare is still at the rate Of nearly
$4,000 men q wear.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
just Wet Your Finger.

If on calm day you want to know
in what direction the slightest cur
rent of air is moving, wet your finger
and hold it up. 1t feels cool on the
side where the breeze strikes it, owing
to the evaporation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
rh,caro oets OlvmpIan Games.

Chicago, May ga dispatch was
received from Paris Tuesday stating
that Chicago had been selected as the
place for the olympian games in 1904.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25
New Place for the Pretender.

The extraordinary proposition II
made to the duke of Orleans, the pre-
tender to the throne of France, that
rs Sicily is discontinued he take tho
throne of Sicily. The duke has re-
piled that he will sit on the throne
of France or on none.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25

Willing to Pay.-"What do you think Of
the proposition to tax bachelors" asked
the sweet young thing. "Oh, luxuries ought
to be taxed" replied Mr.. Crustie.- Smart;
Sat
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-05-25

Don't talk to busy man, for the chances
are that he won't know thing You said
when you are Observation-Disclosures Globe.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-02-07

Read Il. $. Hyland 4 20. g ad. in this
igsue
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-02-07
MONROE.

DIR. Bennett, Of Dusty, was in town
this week.
--Elder Ford will preach at the church
here next Fridag and Sunday evenings,
- Mrs sibyl Elliott, oi Eugene, IL Wis
iting her uncle, w. Ii. Kay, and other
relatives.
Mrs. Clemni IL visiting with her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas, near Monroe.
We understand that the w. O. w.
will have an organizer here soon. More
particulars next week. t}
--"Uncle Bill Kelly has been very
low for the past few days, and at last
reports was not improving.
MIR. and Mrs. Cavener, OF whose i'll,
ness We spoke last week, are now inn.
proving aud are able to sit MP.
From the sounds that came from
some chicken coop about . O'Clock this
morning, some one must be a chicken OF
two ahead
Clyde Thorp, 81 near Dusty, met
with serious mishap while slashing
brush last week. His partner Iii thI
work struck at limb, the AK glancing
and striking Mr.. Thorp on the leg below
the knee, nearly severiag il from his
body.