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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08

There is a great deal of satisfaction
felt in Washington over the success in
getting through the two amendments
to the army appropriation bill. relat-
ing to Cuba and the Philippines. The
credit for the latter is given to Senator
Spooner. who was untiring in his
work therefor. The Hoar amendment
thereto is very unsatisfactory to the
administration, but the more it is ex-
amined the less disposition there seems
to be to oppose it, and the president
did not veto the bill as...-was at first
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08
CUBANS COOL DOWN.
Threats of Denurciation End in Cheers
For the United States.

Havana, March 4.-Last evening,
after the demonstration in front of the
Marti theatre, where torchlight pro-
cession was reviewed by the members
of the convention, the procession, 8, 600
storing, went to the governor general S
palace, where delegation presented
to him petition for President McKin-
ley, urging absolute independence for
Cuba. The demonstration was origin
ally intended as rebuke to the United
States senate and house for adopting
the Cuban amendment, but no such
feeling was expressed at the palace.
The committee was cordially received
by Gen. Wood and on retiring gave
three cheers for the United States.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08
THE DEATH LIST.

Mrs. James Church, wife of the
postmaster at Garden City, died Fri
day noon after an illness extending
over several years Several children
survive her. She was loved and re-
spected by all who knew her. The
funeral occurred Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08
INCREASED TAX COLLIE .TlON.

The total tax collection made by
County Treasurer Davis from Jan. 1st
to March list was as follows: Current
taxes, $46, 652 40; delinquent taxes,
So, 4S2. So total, $40, 1884, So. This is q
trifie..more than was collected. year
ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08
PoPULISTS AGAINST FUSION.
Minnesota Committee Advocates Nom
ina+jon of Presidential Ticket,

st. Paul, March 4.-Minnesota Pop
ulists, through the state executive
committee, have decided against flu
sion on national affairs. The commit
tee met at the Merchants hotel and
passed a resolution declaring it to be
for the best interest of the party tt
nominate and support presidential
ticket of its own.
The meeting was executive, but aft
err adjournment the statement was
given out that the action quoted hat
been taken unanimously.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08

The four months old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Evan II. Price of Cambris
died Sunday morning, and the
funeral will occur at two clock Tues
day afternoon from the house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08

A special term of court was held
Monday afternoon and number of
motions were heard. A motion was
made to strike out the answer in the
case of Lamb VS.. Spornitz; and one to
require the plaintiff to file bond and
make his complaint more definite and
certain in the case of the Chicago
Portrait Co. VS.. Pass & Schipple and
L. B. Lindsley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08

Judge Hughes Monday forenoon mar
ried Andrew J. Larson and Alma
Erickson of Amboy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08

Mr. and Mrs. Mich King lost their
three year old child at nine O'Clock
Saturday evening, of membranous
Group. The funeral took place from
the house on Fourth avenue, near
Tourtelotte hospital yesterday after
noon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08
DIVIDED THE PROPERTY.
Mankato Mineral Springs Property Il
Parti,ioned Among Owners.

The trial of the suit of Alice M.
Morse VS.. Nicholas and Marie Peter
sen, to partition the Mankato mineral
springs, was begun before Judge Cray
Monday, but settlement was agreed
upon before it was completed By
it's terms, Mr. Petersen gets the land
that is north OF the creek. including
the springs, aand Mrs. Morse gets
what is south OF the creek. a cash
difference is also paid.
In the case of John and Mary Kramer
VS.. Gaylord Lamb, Judge Cray has
filed an order for Judgment in favor of
the defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-08

In the case of Joseph Manderfeld VS..
Azella NJ. Smith and others, Judge
Cray has filed an order for Judgment
in favor of the plaintiff for 1922. ga and
interest, and makes this specific lien
on the real property.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
A Farm In the Ozarks.

100 acres 81 miles northeast of
cabool, Texas county, No.; 70 acres
cleared and fenced; remainder 10
good timber land of which fully 10
acres 10 cultivable.
Frame house mot good; good
barn; fine we'll; never failing spring;
email bearing orchard; berries;
grapes. 30 acres meadow (clover
and timothy; the soil 10 good. A
good farm In q fine climate.
Value: 5000 -Encumbrance of
$500 due May I, 1904, at . per cent
interest. On payment of 500 re.
mainder can run on Eve years.
Quick cash sale will take equity
for $3.50. Exchange must be at
proper value for this farm and for
good property not heavily encum.
bered-preferably clear city prop.
erty. Give fullest details of any
exchange offered.
SAMUEL H. SMITH,
Baxter Springs, Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
Spreads like Wildilre.

When things are ",he best" they
become "the best selling" Abra.
ham Hare, q leading druggist, Of
Bellviile, O., writes: Electric Bit.
ters are the best selling bitters
have handled In 20 years." Vow know
why? Most diseases begin In dis
orders of stomach, liver, kidneys
bowels, blood and nerves. Elec.
tic Bitters tones up the stomach
regulates liver kidneys and bowels
purifies the blood. strengthens the
nerves, hence cures muititudes OF
rnaladies. II builds up the entire
system. Puts new life and vigor into
any weak, sickly run down man OF
woman. Price SOC. Sold BY A. r.
Kane Druggist
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
Modern Surgery Surpassed.

while suffering from bad case
of piles I consulted q physician
who advised me to try box of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve," says G.
F. Carter, Atlanta, Ga. II procured
a box and was entirely cured. De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve 10 spleu.
did cure for piles, giving relief In.
etantly, and I heartily recommend
it to all sufferers." Surgery 10 un.
necessary to cure piles. DeWitt's
Witch Hasel Saive will Cure any
CAGE. Cuts burns, bruises and all
other wounds are also quickly cur.
ed by Il. Beware of counterfeits.
Morrow a Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
The Chi dren's Friend.

You'll have cold this winter.
May be you have one now. Your
children will suffer too. For coughs
Group, bronchitis, grip and other
winter complaints One Minute
Cough Cure never faii". Acts
promptly. II 10 very pleasant I" the
taste and perfectly harmless. c. b
George, Winchester, KY. writes;
"Our little girl was attacked with
Group late one night and was 90
hoarae ahe could hardly speak. We
vave her afew doHeR of One Minute
Cough Cure. II relieved her Inn
mediateiy and she went to sirep
When she awoke neat morning abe
had no eigns of hosrsness or
Group" Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
List % lssssee

Remaining In the postoffice at
Baxter Syringe. Kansas. for the
week ending with Nov. "a, 1901.
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter ONCE at Washington, d. c.:
Eugle, Mrs L d Euglis, Mrs ] N
Hoiibut, Josie Landers, John
Waymire, Rosa Smith, J N
Smith, Grant Wade, A
Wheeler, John
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adver
tised," giving date of list.
B. BOYER, p. n.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
AstOundlng Discovery.

From Cooperville, Mich, comes
word of wonderful discovery of o
pleasant tasting liquid that when
used before retiring by anyone trou.
bIed with Q bad cough always en-.
cures Q good nights rest 1T will
soon cure the cough too writes Ars.
s. Himeiburger "for three genera
tions Of our family have used DR..
King's New Discovery for consump-
tiou and never found lie equal for
couRhs and coids". It's IN unrivaled
Iife.saver when used for lung die.
eases. Guarented bottles 50c and
81 st A. r. Kape's. Trial bottles free
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
LAS. n. FARRELL. A PR0MIN.
HNT CHICAGO MAN.

Ana the Osdest Member d the 1000.
aols House a Representatives
Makes Q Rscemmendatioa.
James III. Farrell of Chicago 10
one of the best known figures In the
Democratic politics of that city.
For years he has been marshal OF
the famous Cook County Democra.
cy Marching Club, which has par.
ticipated Ia Democratic campaigns
In half the states of the union, and
which went to New York especially
to assist In the election of Mayor
Van Wyck.
Capt. Farrell 10 the oldest mem.
Der of the Illinois House of Repre-.
sentatives In point of service, hsv.
ing been Q member continuously
since 1857. His constituents have
elected him eight times. He has
been q leader Ia that body from the
beginning of his caraer and 10 one
of the best known figures in Hi.
nois politics.
Capt. Farrell 10 30 years OF age
and one Of the best preserved men
for his years In the Illinois legisia'
ture, despite his arduous end CON.
slant duties Ia that body. Mr.. Far.
rell 10 engagek In the real estate
business In Chicago. Under date
of March IA, 1901, he writes 40 fol.
lows: Springfield, Ill.
PEPKrN SYRUP Co., Monticello, Ill.
Manufacture DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin.
GENTLEMEN: have found after
Q thorough trial that your Syrup
Pepsih 10 most excellent and sue.
cessfui remedy for dyspepsia, bill.
iousuess and sick headache. It 10
most effective and pleasing Ia all
cases of this nature, and Il 10 with
pleasure recommend Il to others.
Respt yours, JAS. Fl. FARRELL.
DR.. Caldweil's Syrup Pepsiu and
Herb Laxative Compound 10 guar.
snteed to cure all forms of stomach
trouble. biliousness, sickheadache,
indigestion and constipation. Not
an irritaut but corrective. Sold Ia
Sec and 81 bottles by Morrow q Co.
and A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

! went all around the globe
and finally secured q car load Of
High Grade Globe Flour. This Is
the very best flour on the mar
ket and II sells at the low price
Of 81 per hundred. Try this flour
and you viii use no other. For
sale in Baxter only by
J. w. McCAMMON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
A Physician Testifies.

II have taken Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and have never used anything
In my life that did me the good that
did," ssys County Physician Geo.
w. Scroggs of Hall county, Ga. BE.
ing q physician I have prescribed
Il and found Il to give the best re.
suite" If the food you eat remains
undigested In your stomach II de.
Gays there and poisons the eystem.
You can prevent this by dieting
but that means starvation. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
cat. You need suffer from neither
dyspepsia nor starvation. The
worst cases quickly cured. Never
fails. Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Chas. r. Wessmar, Evanston, ILL.,,
writes: my hoy 21a years old had
O severe cold which refused TO yield
70 any treatment until we tried Fo.
iey's Honey and Tar. He was com.
pietely cured before using one bot
tle." Take none but Foley's. A. r.
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

J.Odgers of Frostburg. Nd. eaye:
II had a very had attack Of kidney
complaint and tried Foley's Kidney
Cure which gave me immediate re-
lief. and was perfectly cured after
taking two bottles" BE sure you
take Foley's. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
Jrd door south Of P. 0.
Best i'm the City.

In going to Kansas City, take the
Missouri Pacific at Joplin. You car
20 10 Joplin on the Memphis q, 5:2S
Q. N. Missouri Pacific train leaves
Joplin at q p. M. arriving In Kan
saO City at 1:S0 Q. IN, % you can e"
10 bed aud get good rest before |,
10 time 20 do business. For further
information address c. II. Rohrer.
agent Missouri Pacific, Joplin, No.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

A report from Supt. J. c. Gluck,
reform school, Frunytown, w. Va,
Oct. IS, 1900: "After trying all other
advertised cough medicines we've
decided to use Foley's Honey and
Tar exclusively in the West Vir.
ginia Reform School. I find il the
most effective and absolutely harm.
less." A. X. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

For all fresh cuts or wounds, eth.
er ON the human subject or ami.
malls, Ballard's Snow Liniment h.
excellent;. while for corn.husheSs'
sprained wrists. barbed wire cuts
and sores on vyrking horses. il
cannot be too highly recommended.
Price q and 50 cents. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
WARNING NOTICE.

All parties are warned against
throwing stones at or ia any way
moiesting the property of the Bax.
ter Telephone Co. Transgressors
will be vigorously prosecuted I'm
der Section I of Ordinance No. 80,
which provides q penalty of SIS.
s. w. Dow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

s. A. Ingalls,. Grown Point. N. Y,
writes: my wife suffered from kid
ney trouble for years. She was In.
duced TO try Foley's Kidney Cure
and In lees than q week after she
began using II, she was greatly i'm.
proved and three bottles cured
her" A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

"Apilis . pill" says the saw. But
there are pile and Pilla. You want
q pill which 10 certain, thorough
and gentle. Mustn't grippe. DeWitt's
Little Darby Risers GIL the bill.
Purely vegetable. Do not force but
assist the bowels 70 act. Strength.
en- and iuvigorate. Small aud easy
70 take. Morrow q Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Mrs. T. Briddleman of Psrshail.
willie, Mich. was troubled with salt
rheum for thirteen years and had
tried several doctors without relief.
After two applications OF Ban.
ner Saive. her hands became better
and Ia q short time she was entire
" cured. Beware Of limitations
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
Jumped On Q Ten Pcasy Nall.


The little daughter of Mr.. ]. N.
Powell jumped on an inverted rake
made of ten penny nails, and thrust
one nail entirely through her foot
and second one half way through.
Cham berlain's Pain Balm was
promptly applied and FIVE minutes
later the pain disappeared and no
more suffering was experienced. In
three days the child was wearing
her shoe 40 usual and with abso.
lutely no discomfort. Mr.. Powell is
a we'll known merchant of Fork.
land, Va. Pain BALM 10 an sntisep.
tic and heals such injuries without
msturation and In one.third the
time required by usual treatment.
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
That Throubing Headache

Would quickly leave you, If you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for sick and
nervous headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your
health. Only 25c. Money back if
not cured. sold by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

When suffering from q rscking
cough. take dose of FOiey's Honey
and Tar. The soreness will be re.
iieved and . warm, grateful feeling
and healing Of the parts affected
will be experienced. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
money.
chamberlain's StomIch And Liver
Tablets.
Try them

Try them
When You feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in
your mouth.
When your liver 10 torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
ciense and invigorate your stomach
and regulate your liver and bowels.
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Bsckache should never be neg.
lected. II mesna kidney disorder
which, IL allowed 70 run too long,
may result Ia Brigh,'s disease. dia.
betes or other serious and often IA
tai complaints. Foiey's Kidney
Cure makes the Kidneys we'll. A. r.
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
Great Lnck Of an Editor.

For two years all efforts to cure
eczema in the palms of my hands
failed" writes Editor H. N. Lester,
of Syracuse, Kan, "then was Who'll.
ly cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Its the worlds best for eruptioue,
sores and all skin diseases. For
sale by A. X. Kane. Only 25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

H.T. Mcintyre. St. Paul Mimi. who
has been troubled with disordered
stomach. says "Chamberiin's Stom.
ach and Liver Tablets do me more
good than anything have ever -.
Ken. For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Whites Cream Vermifuge remove
the unhealthy ttsaue upon which
worms thrive; II brings. and quick.
ly, q healthy condition of body,
where worms cannot exist. Price
Is cents. A. X. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Last winter an infant child OF
mine had Group In violent FORM"
says Elder John w. Rogers. Q Chris.
tian evangelist, of Filley, No. II
gave her few doses of Chamber.
iain's Cough Remedy and In Q short
time all danger was past and the
child recovered" This remedy not
only curee Group, but when given
a. soon ~ the first symptoms ap-
pear. will prevent the attack. II con-
tains no opium or other harmful
substance and may be given 40 con-
fideutiy 10 baby 90 70 an adult,
For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Never try to coax cold or cough.
use the remedy thot unfaiiinE'y
conouers both. Ballsrd's Hore.
hound Syrup 10 the great specific
for all throat and lung troubles.
Price . and 50 cents. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Many people are suffer fearfully
from indigestion or dyspepsia.
when one single bottle Of Herbine
would bring about a prompt and
permanent cure. A few dosee will
do more for weak stomach than a
prolonged course Of any othe med
icine. Price so cents. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Herbine eweetens the breath,
brightens the eyes and clears the
complexion without the slightest III
effects whatever, and ensures the
natural bloom of health. Price SO
cents. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

For SALE-Forty acres of good
farm land just west of race track.
Price $500. Inquire of J. c. Jackson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
SOLD HERE.

Large, heavy cards bearing these
words: mo Hunting. Fishing or
Trespassing Allowed on This
Farm"
Theee cards can be found at the
News office. Price 10 cents each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

You can buy No. 8. six.hoie
range, with warming closet for
S27. SO. at G. X. Gould's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

After exposure or when you feel q
cold coming on. take u Dose OF Fo-
iey's Honey and Tar. II never fails
20 stop q cold u taken in time. A.
r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
Money to Loan

Chattel Mortgage Security.
+. 3. Colvin. Jr, & Co.,
Galena, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

You can buy the R. & S.
Sc cigar only at Posters.
It's the best cigar for the
money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

For SALE.-A lot of nice, new, rag
carpet. Inquire of Mra. Mile Tyner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

FRESH OYSTERS, any style q
Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

For smooth shave or fine hair
cut try s ]. Armstrong. South End.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30
@. W. DANIELS
NOTARY PUBLIC
RAYTBR SPRINGS. KANSAS.

Territory Mortgage, Leases, Con.
tracts, Deeds and all kinda Of pr.
pers legally executed at reasonable
prices. Territory blauks on hand.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Small, but delicious-the
r. G. S. Sc cigar. Sold only
by Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Car load of bran and shorts q,
Cook & Rardin's. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Go 10 6. r. Gould's for all kind'
of machine oil.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Highest cash prices pait
for chickens at Dents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Fresh Oysters served In any style
and for sale ut Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Eriksen for Lubricating Oils, Coal
Oil and Gasoline. No charge for
delivering.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Highest cash prices paid
for chickens at Dents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

See G. r. Gould for ranges and
cook stoves. Cheaper than ever.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Hot chilli-the best-at all timeS
at Mrs. Meyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

The best bread in town for sale at
Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

See G. r. Gould for all kinds Of
hardware. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-30

Best Bread on Earth a
Dents Cash Grocery.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-07-26
PORTO RICAN DUTIES.
The Attorney General Refuses to
Render nm Opinion ON Certain
Porto Rican Duties.

Washington. July 23.-Attorncy-
General Knox has declined TO render
an opinion. which was asked for by
the secretary OF the treasury, on the
question whether or not. under exist
ing laws, the secretary is authorized
to refund the duties collected on
goods imported from Porto Rico lpc-
tween The date Of the ratification OF
the Spanish treaty and the date that
the Foraker act went into operation.
The attorney general SAYS that mas.
much as the comptroller Of the treas.
ury has given his decision on the sub
jet it is a matter for him (the comp
troller) alone. and he therefore can
not give decision as requested.
1t is authoritativcly stated at the
treasury department that the govern
mcnt will proceed Immediately TO re-
fund these duties, acting upon the
decision of the comptroller of the
treasury. which was TO the effect that
the treasury department had authori.
~ under existing law. The duties
amount approximately to S2.000,0o0.