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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
FREE AND EQUAL.
A New England Jehu Who Ruined the
Dignity of q Formal Leave-Tsking
In Samoa.

Mr.. Lloyd Osbourne, the author OF
q recent volume Of delightful Samoan
stories, most of which are SO little
fiction as TO be merely picturesque
adaptations of truth, is better ac-
auainted with the characteristics OF
Polynesian natives and Americans Of
the Pacific coast than with those Of
New Englanders. Nevertheless, he
knew in Samoa ut least one ''daown-
easter" who was thorough-going
New England rustic type. He was n
jack of all trades, one of them being
that of driver, says Youths Com
panion.
On one occasion ball was given ut
the German consulate which, Mr.. Os-
bourne and his sister attended, being
driven over from Vailima. 1t was a
formal affair in honor of the officers
of visiting German warship, and
they went in their best attire, pre-
pared to discard the unconventional
ity Of island life for all the elegance
and correctness Of demeanor they
could achieve.
When the.time came to return, their
carriage was driven up to the door
and Miss Osbourne promptly took her
seat: but her brother. occupied in
bidding lively adieus to group OF
pretty girls on the veranda, fingered
somewhat unduly. The horses were
FESTIVE and the free-and-equal, not to
say free-and-easy, citizen on the box
soon became inpatient. He did moi
lose his amiability, but he considered
that il was high time the inconsider'
ate young man was hurried up, and
he proceeded to hurry him.
Obvious of the grfns Of gorgeous
officers and the filters of gauzy dam
sells. he signaled violently with his
whip: then, failing to receive atten'
tion. he sang out in n tone Of indul'
gently derisive banter:
"Wal, Lloyd, I guess We nights vel
be startin' along! It's gettin' late, an
them gals'll he tired Of We by this
time, sure!"
Mr.. Osbourne's exit was scarcely M
dignified us he would have liked to
have II, but he obeyed the summons.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
The BRIoADiRR NOMINATIONS.
The senate Coaiirms Them ALA Dissus-
sion Over Some OF the Promotions
Made by the President.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
held two executive sessions yester-
day, with the result that all the presi.
DENTAL nominations to the Office OF
brigadier general were confirmed.
The nominations which caused discus
sion were those of Gems. Bates. Wood,
Grant and Bell. Senator Pettigrew
criticised Gen. Bates nomination, be-
cause that officer had negotiated the
Suiu treaty, which treaty he attacked
sharply.
Senators Teller and Rawlins also
Joined in the criticism of the Sulu
treaty. They referred especially to
its recognition Of the institutions OF
Slavery and polygamy, which they
claimed was repugnant to the tastes
of the people of this country rs well
MS to the constitution. No one, how.
ever. made objection to Gen. Bates
confirmation when the time for q
vote was reached.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

The leaders in the civil war which
Is said to be raging in Abyssinia will
do well TO get into hiding before
King Menelik gets back home. Among
all reigning monarchs Menelik prob
ably keeps the reins of power the
tightest in his own hands. He has n
large army of fearless warriors, who
are armed with rifles, gatling guns and
other improved arms. His palace aud
capital are at Adds Abeba, beyond
the desert, which is a. defense from
outside attack because Of the fact
that men and animals are able to
cross it only at great peril.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
"BABoo" ELoQUEEcR.
Ms and Miss Pieadingiof IN Indian fAw.
yer Before an English
Judge.

People In this country frequently
express surprise at the high salaries
paid to members Of the judicial bench
in India, says the London Chronicle.
When, however, these gentlemen have
perforce TO hear with grave face
such pleadings us the following, IL Is
not difficult to understand why the
government offers them handsome
rate of remuneration. The case in
question. was one OF assault and bat
terry: my learned friend with more
wind from n teapot thinks to brow
beat me from my legs. But this is
mere guerrilla warfare. stand un-
der the shoes Of my client, and ]
only seek to place the bone Of con-
tention clearly in your honor's eye
Your honor will be pleased enough
to observe that my client is poor
widow with one post-mortem son. A
widow of this country. your honor
will be pleased enough to observe
In not like widow of your honor's
country-is not able to eat more thar
one meal day or to wear dhoties oil
to look after man. So my pool
client had not such physique or mint
rs to assault the lusty combatant
Yet she has been deprived Of som'
of her valuable leather-the leather
OF her nose.
"My learned friend has thrown onl!
an argument nd hominum upon m,
teeth. that my clients witnesses ART
all near relatives. But they are no
her near relatives. Their relation
ship is there homeopathic. So thu
misty arguments Of my learned frient
will not hold water-at least, the!
win not hold good water. And I an
sorry to say that this witness is
man of my own feathers, that Their
are in my profession black sheep o
every description, and some Of then
do not always speak gospel truth
Until the witness therefore explains
how he has come across my client
nose leather, he can not be believed
He cannot be allowed to raise a castl'
in the air by beating upon n bush.
We are glad to observe that the de
PENDANT who took n piece OF thu
widows valuable nose leather wa
bound over to keep the piece"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
SET UP GOVERNMENT.
At Bacolor the Philippine CommIssion Ap
piled the Provincial Act for Pampnnga
In Presence Of Large Crowd.

San Fernandino, Feb. 13.-Wednes-
day, at Bacolor, n bill applying the pre-
vincial government act to the prov"
ince of Pampanga was passed in the
presence of crowd, which included
representatives Of all the 20 towns
in the province. The salaries were
fixed MS follows: Governor, $1,000;
secretary, $1,000; treasurer. $1,000; ST.
pervisor, si.s0O; fiscal, $3.50. At the
close of the session, Gen. Grant. who
is called "the father of Pampangas,
said he rejoiced that his children were
large enough TO take care of them
selves. He added: eve Pampangans
are as patriotic as any Americans"
The remark was greeted with ap-
plause. The first general provincial
government under American rule has
thus been hopefully established.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
TAFT TO RULE PHILIPPINES.
President Mckinley win Appoint Him Gov
amor Of Isinnds m Soon rs the
spooner Bill Passes.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
will appoint Judge William II. TAFT
to be governor of the Philippine H.
lands rs soon ms the army appropria-
ton bill, carrying the Spooncr amend
ment, becomes law. The military
rule in the Philippines will be sup
planted by civilian administration as
completely as 1t is now established
in Porto Rico and as quickly as trans
fers of Office can be made to men al
ready chosen and for the most part
OH the ground prepared to assume re-
sponsibility. The chief immediate
effect of the changes will be to subor-
dipate Gen. Macarthur to Judge Taft
and to harmonic differences which
have been rapidly increasing in grav-
ity. The exercise Of the presidents
high power through n civilian rather
than q military representative is ex'
pected to create wholesome impress.
sion on NIL classes of natives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

New York. Feb. 1.-THE Times to-
day publishes news of the drowning
Of the two sons Of Alexander c. Hum
phrcys In the river Nile near Cairo.
They were there with their father.
who is a chemist and head of the
firm of Humphreys & Glasgow. which
has Offices in New York city, London
and Liverpool. Cromby, the younger
son, who was only six years old, fell
into the river and his brother, Har-
old, aged "a. plunged to the rescue.
No further details Of the drowning
were given.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
AIMS BLOW AT TRUST.
Congressman Babcock Introduced Bill n
Repeal Tariff ON Materials Used by
steel and Wire Combine.

Washington, Feb. 14.-What was in
tended to be n knockout blow to the
billion-dollar steel trust was admins
tered by Representative Babcock,
chairman of the congressional republic
can committee and member of the
ways and means committee of the
house, when he introduced bill re-
pealing those sections of the Dingley
tariff which imposes duty on the ma
terials used by the steel and wire
trust. II this measure is adopted
these articles will be upon the free
list, and by such action he believes the
operation of that trust will be more
or less restricted and the profits re-
duced materially by opening the
markets of this country to foreign
competition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

Tho latest figures Of the state SUI
perintendent of public instruction on
New York's public schools are inter-
esting. There IRE 1881 schoolhouses
in the entire state, valued at nearly
So, O00, 900. The average number OF
children in. daily attendance IL ss7,-
600. The teachers employed In tho
state number sl,s4s, and the average
annual salary of teacher is ss70 in
the cities and SSge In the small coun-
try towns. The state payments IN
salaries to teachers foot up over s1o.-
100000 . year. and expenditures Tor
III purposes Is S5S,l21,4ei.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

One of the most remarkable politi-
clans on record is c. n. Dickey, who
has just been reelected for third
term as clerk of the courts at Mime
npolis, MINI. In his stocking feet Mr..
Dickey stands Just four feet and six
inches and in good condition he
has been known to tip the scales at
an even so pounds. When he COM
pletes the term which has just begun
he will have spent 90 years in the
same Office. On his campaigning
trips he is always accompanied by a
friend of great height and weight.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
A most astonishing state of affairs

A most astonishing state Of affairs
exists among the present republican
ofiiceholders of New Jersey. A ma
jority of them, it appears, are in
politics for the glory of it, and many
of them ere said TO turn over the
entire amount OF their salaries as
ofiiceholders to the treasury Of the
party which electes them. Thus, for
instance. Col. Samuel d. Dickinson.
the republican leader Of Hudson. and
assistant collector of the port of Jer-
sey City, gives every cent Of his sal
ary OF $1,000 year TO the cause OF
republicanism.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

Fred Herrig. of Kalispell, Mont,
member of the rough riders during
the Cuban campaign, received a letter
from Vice President Roosevelt say
ing that he will visit Herrig late next
summer. The party will outfit in
Kalispell and proceed by Indian trail
up the north fork OF Flathead river.
crossing over the Rockies and down
TO the famous hunting groundsaround
Lake Mcdonald. The region Is I'M
surpassed for big game. The con-
templated trip will cover 1900 miles
and consume more than one month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

II is believed possible in London
that n marriage between the German
crown prince and Princess Margaret
of Connaught. niece of King Edward
VII, may result from the princes
visit to England to attend his great
grandmother's funeral. The kaiser's
actions while in England are said to
point that way. Princess Margaret
Is one of the prettiest and most clever
Of the kings younger relations. She
is 10, and five months older than the
nrince.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
The latest bulletin issued by the de.

The latest bulletin issued by the de.
partment of agriculture is Of general
interest as contributing much useful
information on the cultivation. COM
position and uses of the sunflower. 1t
shows that it will pay to cultivate
It because of the oil of its seeds,
which has great commercial value.
It is now also discovered that its
seeds make an excellent and nutri-
tious salad. There appears to be q
future for the typical flower OF Kan
sas, which in the past has only been
regarded as Gu ornament for back
yards.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

The first volunteer Of the civil war
Is still living. He is DIR. Charles F.
Rand, Of Washington, retired from
active practice by reason Of trouble
some wounds received nearly 40 years
ago. A certificate in the capitol Mt
Albany attests the priority Of DIR.
Rand's tender of his services. 1t
states that within less than ten min
utes after the call Of President Lin
coin, April IS. 1861, for $4,000 men,
was taken from the wire, he was en-
rolled as a soldier. Two governors
of New York and three presidents
have recognized his gallantry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Am,c..d CbIld Fatally Burned.

Kansas City, NO., Feb. 14.-Lollie
Kenny, 13-year-old girl Of 623 Oak
street, accidentally set fire to her
clothing while playing in the house
and was so severely burned, that she
will probably die. AS the result Of an
attack of spinal meningitis Lollie was
affected with n nervous disorder and
when she moved about she would
shut her, eyes and grope with her
hands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
OUR MERCHANT VESSELS.
The Secretary Of the Treasury Replies TO .
Recent Resolution OF the
senate.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE secretary
of the treasury yesterday made reply
to the resolution of the senate Of the
18th inst, concerning the shipping
of the country as affected by the ship
subsidy bill, by sending in q report
from the commissioner of navigation.
The statement includes complete
list of the merchant vessels Of the
United States, the total being placed
at 1888. OF those 1880, aggregating
a gross tonnage Of s26,694 tons, are
registered for the foreign trade, while
the vessels licensed for the coasting
trade number 22,OOa, OF 4,33s, l45 gross
TONS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Depot Ran.acked by RoltUrar

Hiawatha, Kan, Feb. 14.-RobberS
entered the st. Joseph & Grand NJ
land depot at Beattie, Kan., early yes
terday morning. All money drawers
were emptied, three mail sacks were
cut open and registered mail taken.
Bloodhounds from Beatrice. Neb, are
on the truck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Indoor Stating Records.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 1.-two indoor
skating records were made on the ice
at Duquesne garden last night. John
Nillson clipped two seconds from his
own record in a mile race with John
s. johnson. the time being 1852 lis.
johnson was about three yards he
hind the winner. Leroy See, the
champion amateur from Brooklyn. in
q one-half mile exhibition, covered
the distance in 1:25 is, the previous
record being 1:2e lis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Great Loss by Flood.

Lima, Peru, Feb. IA dispatch
from La Paz, dated February II, says
that the overflow of the river has
caused the inundation Of the city and
"struction of bridges. The electric
lighting system has been disabled
and the city has been in darkness for
two nights. Many lives have been
lost and the damage will aggregate
81. OOO. 900 (Boliyianl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

The only funeral OF Victoria's reign
that compared with her own as n
magnificent mourning spectacle was
that of the duke of Wellington. but
for whose famous victory the record
of the Victorian era would have been
far different. waterloo is the hinge
Of the nineteenth century" says Hugo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Illinois Young woman in Trouble,

Bloomington, ILL.,, Feb. 14.-Eliza-
beth Kaburick, aged 81, Is under ar
rest here charged with receiving and
soliciting money and jewelry from
suitors for her hand with whom she
had made epistolary acquaintance
through n matrimonial newspaper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
By THB ACRE.

One thousand five hundred millions
Of acres Of Australia are yet undis-
posed Of. ~
Twenty-three acres Of ground are
needed annually to bury the dead Of
London.
England grows 81 tons Of potatoes
to the acre-A worlds record. In Italy
IL tons Is the average crop.
out Of 1900 farms in the Orange
River Colony, with an average OF 5000
acres apiece. only 100000 acres are IN
cultivation
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
rhey Decline 70 Commit Suicide.

Pekin, Feb. 14.-At least three OF
the Chinese to whom Emperor Kwang
Su sent a choice Of suicide, In pursu-
ance of the demand of the powers for
their punishment with death, have de-
clined to comply and the emperor has
withdrawn his request that they
should destroy themselves.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
A Brand snatched from tho burning.

indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 14.-A spe-
cial to the Sentinel from Brazil, Ind,
says: During the services conducted
by Evangelist Updyke Monday night
among the number who made con-
fession Of faith was James Todd, who
says he has stolen 9s horses and killed
three men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
n.... n.a.a 40 oaIlfersia.

February 18th and each Tuesday thers,,
AFTER. until and including April Soth, epscln
Low Rate Colonist Tickets will DC . 500 w
DE Southern Pacific's Company's ogden
and aSunsst" Routes to all points in Ca!iior.
MA. The rate win be: From Chicago
5000, from st. Louis, Memphis and New
Orleans $3.50, from Omaha, kan ,,.. G tsaI
ETC., $500. Corresponding low rates HUN
For particulars and detailed insornstlon
pertaining to the Southern Pacific CSm ,
panys Routes, and these special rates TO Cu-
ifornia, call upon or address o,o
w. O. Neimyer, @. W. A., s. +. Co, 2SS
W. H. Conner, c. A., s. p. Co, Chamber
q. @. Herring, G. A., s. p. Co., I'll Park
sGfsk t Tasa.isy; G. A. s. p Co, .s Olive
T. G. Cary, c. A., 8. P. Co., 2oS Sheidley
Bldg, Kansas City, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Tried to KIN Her Former Husband.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. l4.-Mrs. Ella
Seeley, the divorced wife of William
A. seeley, q cattle buyer for the Ar
mour Packing company, made an at
tempt to shoot her former husband
at his home. 1906 Holmes street. She
succeeded in putting bullet in Mr..
Seeley's right arm, but he seized and
disarmed her before she could shoot
m SECOND time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
CURRENT COMMENT.

Pennsylvania papers remark that
"s6, 100000 is too much to expend on u
capitol officially declared to be COM
pleted." New York has spent s25,Oa0,-
900 on state building that is finished
every year en- the strength of u few
more millions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
IN TIE CITIES AND TOWNS.

Tacoma, wash., has the largest per
capita net debt In the country-sliS.7i.
A Jefferson City (Mo.) jeweler has q
clock, operated by weights, which viii
run for two years with one winding.
The candy men Of Lansing. Aich-
have been warned BY the Mlchigan
Anti-saloon league not to sell brandy
dr0ps.r ffs 30 ~ - "a. age
A witness in q Baltimore SQUIRT who
emphasized his testimony with pro-
family was promptly Hned $3.50 Tor
contempt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

Though the will of the late Philip
d. Armour, of Chicago, contained no
public requests the heirs will pay an
inheritance tax of S290,600 to the
state and S350,OO0 to the nation. Ar
mour's example will make inheritance
laws still more popular.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Imnorta and Rrports FOR .Ianuary.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE monthly
statement of merchandise imports and
exports of the United States for jan
uary, 1901, issued by the bureau of
statistics, shows as follows: Imports,
$50, 100, 194; decrease from January,
1900, s5,7O0,O0O; exports, $l33,3oO. O32;
increase, 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Tn Bea Ph,Iipp,ne Judge.

st. Johnsbury, VT, Feb. l4.-Former
Lient. Gov. Henry c. Bates, Of this
city, was offered the position Of judge
in the Philippines, and he will accept
the appointment. The salary will be
$500 per year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

British army mortality from bullets
and disease in South Africa has
reached 12,9s9, and the number add
ed last month was $50. Probably the
war has cost 10000 lives on both
sides, u score that shocks humanity,
as President Kruger predicted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Cape Town Feels BIIght Of War.

Cape Town, Feb. 1.-THE trade re-
turns Of Cape Colony for 1900 show
the imports increased about $780,
900. The exports were only fs,147.-
go, against f2:,247,25s. The princi-
pal decreases were, gold e1s.47s,sss;
product, .1,6Os,3so, and diamonds
e7Of Isl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

Experiments with fy-proof wheat
are being made in some of the west
ern agricultural states. 1t is only Il
question of time when the Hessinn fly
and the chinch bug will have to adopt
more honorable business than
working against prosperity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Leases 10000 Acres of Coal Lands.

Ironton. o., Feb. 1.-THE ]. Pier
pont Morgan syndicate has an option
on the Berry coal lands near Sewell.
W. Va. The option covers $1,000 acres
and includes coal mines, coke ovens
and valuable timber lands extending
for miles along the Chesapeake q
Ohio.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

Washington, Feb. l4.-Connecticut,
Louisiana, Tennessee and Washington
have been selected as the names OF
the four warships authorized by the
house and the bill for the construc-
ton of which is now pending in the
senate,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Convicted Of Forrcry.

Blue Earth. Mimi, Feb. 14.-Thomas
r. Senter. of Memphis, Mo-, alias
David n. Ross. with many other alises,
after an eight-day trial. has been
convicted of forgery in the first de-
gree. He is an old offender, his diff
ferent forgeries having been traced
back for a period Of ten years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Pr,ssntsd Cadets with BIbles.

West Point, n Y, Feb. 14.--In ac-
cordance with the annual custom
members of the Ladies' Union Mission
School association presented the first
class Of cadets yesterday with Bibles.
The first class will be graduated on
Monday next. There are "a members.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
Ru,.Ians Refu.ed AIlIea, AId.

London, heb. 14.-A special dispatch
from Shan Hal Kuen dated February
II says the Russians lost 40 men
killed in an engagement ut Kao Chiao
and that they refused the assistance
of the allies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a pack.
age Of GRAIN.O, the new food drink that
takes the place Of coffee. The children may
drink it without injury as web q the adult.
All who try it, like it. GRAIN-0 has that
rich seal brown Of Mocha or Java, but 1t 10
made from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. the
price Of coffee. l5c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-02-16
mr.. mo-. Q. Pat, Nd.

New York, Feb. 1l.-Mrs. Thomas
&c. PIntt, the wife Of United States
Senator Pint, died early Wednesday
At her apartments in the Fifth Avenue
hotel, after long illness.