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The Washington times., 1901-10-21
English Dialect.

There was u time when London crit
les were fond of discussing what they
called Americanisms, assuming that
every variation OF the language they
themselves spoke was something other
than pure English. But some recent
novels of modern English society lead
the American reader to wonder whether
the language of our forefathers is really
any more debased in this country than
among the titled descendants of Saxon
and Norman nobility.
1t may be said in extenuation Of some
American slang that it is witty. or at
least picturesque, especially when its
history is known. Some Of it comes
from the breezy talk of the Western
plains, and some from the hurry buIly
of municipal elections, and some from
the old home farms, where quaint ex-
pressions originate as new varieties Of
apples appear. through the wit or in
genuity Of some son Of the soil.
But though some English colloquial-
isms, especially those OF the colonial
Briton, are picturesque, there are
others which, 50 far as the non-Engllsh
mind can see. are merely stupid and
meaningless slang. For instance. here
is a phrase which can be found in
every novel OF London society which
has appeared in the last two years
awfully decent" The clubmaH says
of his friends conduct in saving a com
r2de under fire at the risk OF his life, or
OF his friends wife's gown, or Of the
dinner given by an acquaintance. that
it is 'aUfulIy decent" 1t would be in
teresting II Mr.. Andrew Lang, or some
body, would explain the significance
and history OF this phrase. Decent
means becoming, decorous; in tie
stricter sense it has come to mean mod
est. or virtuous, as opposed 10 indecent
Awful" means sublime, terrible. in
spring with awe. While one might say
OF a lady's gown tina. il was decent. il
would not in this country be considered
much of a compliment, because it would
imply that her dress was usually the
reverse. and ordinary people do not
care to have it msinuated tnat their ap-
parel IS not always equal to the de-
mands Of propriety. But It Is incon-
ceivable that a dress, or a dinner, or
even an act of heroism. can be so de
cent as to inspire awe. Ii thing is
decent, becoming, fitting, it is not
sublime, and it is not in any way awe
some.
Another word which is hard worked
in English society, if the novelists are
to be believed. is "frightfully" We find
a young lady saying. 1 was frightfully
glad that you were coming" or You
really are looking frightfully well this
evening" 1t may be argued that the
use Of "awfulIy sweet" of which Amer
lean girls have so often been accused,
is no better than the examples here
quoted. but that is not the point. Eng
lish purists have assumed to be our
critics and superiors, and the tu quoque
does not GENE suitably from
4 critic. Moreover the solecism in our
case was confined mainly TO young la
dies, especially girls in their teens; the
London novelist represents his mem
bers of Parliament as talking Of "an
awfully decent fellow" 1t is time 10
investigate this thing Do members Of |
Parliament talk in hat way, or do their !
slander them?
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
sCHLEY At THE WILLARD.
EN-spenker Reed, j. VI. baldwin. and
Others OHer CONGRATULATIONS.

Others OUer NOnesFdiuiaticHs
Conspicuous among the prominent nan
at the Willard Hotel last night was Rear
Admiral Schley. He was the centre of
attraction, and for quite half an hour was
busily engaged shaking hands with, and
receiving congratulations from, his num-
erous friends, among them John VI. Bald
win. of Council Bluffs; Thomas B, Reed.
Of Maine. ana number of ladies.
Meeting with Mr.. Baldwin, who is here
on legal business before the Supreme
Court Admiral Schley recalled his visit
to Council Bluffs soon after the Spanish
war. lie remembered particularly the
great floral piece representing the Brook
lyn which the reception committee Of
that city had prepared for the occasion.
Admiral Schley. accompanied by cap
tain Parker, came into the Willard about
o'clock tC confer with MT Rayner, who
is now quartered at that hotel. The ad-
visibility of dispensing with certain wit
nesses and the general procedure in the
enquiry case fer the coming week was
discussed.
Captain Parker stated that he thought
Admiral Schley. who Will be the last wit
ness. would take the stand the latter part
of the week
The Washington times., 1901-10-21

The action of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee of Pennsylvania in nomi-
mating Mr.. Coray for State Treasurer in
lieu Of Mr.. Palm. vino resigned, has been
declared invalid by the court in which the
matter was tried. This was NOT uncx-
pected The iHtimations are that Mr.. CO.
ray will be renominated in such manner
as to meet the legal objections raised
In any event the reform elements of
Pennsylvania need not be cast down At
such a time as this. and with such issues
at stake. it should signify but little to
them whether Mr.. Coray or Mr.. Palm is
the candidate. The end in view is TO de-
feat the Quay machine.
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
Overconscientious.

CFrom the Philadelphia Ledger.)
Commissioner kasSon. whose business it
is to negotiate reciprocity treaties. still
declines. as he did last winter. to accept
his salary. on the ground that, since the
Senate refused to confirm his treaties. he
is not entitled to payment. If the terms
of Mr.. kassOn's engagement included a
guarantee of Senatorial action. his posi-
ticn is well taken: If not. he presents a
wholly unique example of an overconsci-
entlouS puuIic official
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
The Enture SOuth.
From the Chicaco N.ws.l

From the 'hlcaso NtWA)
1t is not too much TO hope that when
the debris Of faction, partisan. and race
questions which has Uttered the field of
politics in the South ever since the civil
war has been cleared away that section
Of the country Will hnd a chance to make
progress upon issues Of genuine import
auce to the nation.
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
The Impossible Addicks.

CFrom the New York Evening Post-l
The Addicks ambassador to the White
House will not be able 10 rake favor
able report to mis- employer. Mr.. Roose-
welt made it plain TO his caller that he
will not permit the Federal offices to be
used in the promotion of an unserupuloui
miilionaire's attempt to debauch a Com
monwealth.
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
The sixth Article.

(From the New York Tribune.)
The sixth article of Mr.. Cages creed
must receive general endorsement. In
time of peace and prosperity the public
debt should certainly be decreas sed. and
1t Is most desirable to- have the public
revenue in excess of expenditures in order
TO provide the necessary sinking fund
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
Trouble In Stnre
lFrom the CINCINNATI Ennuire.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer}
If there is to be row in the RepubIi-
can party the public will not be kent in
long suspense on the matter Mr.. Hanna
Is not the man to keep his temper smoth-
cred long. After the election he may feel
free to speak his mind, and when he gets
started words will be used that are not
common in ladies' sewing circles.
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
More Protection.
lFrom the Philndelphia Record

(From the Philadelphia Record.)
Republican protection in panderihg TO
an odious monopoly struck a blow at the
American leather manufacturing industry.
under which it still staggers and the
worst effects of which are yet to be
realized.
The Washington times., 1901-10-21
The snme Old Question

Crom the Louisville courier-Journal)
The trust probe m grows kuottier and
kuottIer. What are we going to do about
The Washington times., 1901-10-21

A correspondent of a London journal.
writing from Odessa. says that there is
a general feeling of insecurity and sus-
picion throughout Southern Russia in con-
sequence of the frequent bank failures
that have been occurring in that region.
An especially bad impression was created
by the collapse of the Kharkon Land
Bank, with liabilities of very nearly
100000 gubles, and no assets to speak Of
Manufacturers of goods at a distance
have become exceedingly careful in grant
irg credit upon the extensive scale which
has prevailed hitherto. Kharisoff buci-
ness concerns in particular have so far
lost the reputation they former ry enjoyed
that Odessa traders have told them open
Iy that IL they want goods they riust pay
for them cash down. Even in The. case OF
firms of the best standing and Of hit herto
frreprolchab repute throughout South
ern Russia there Is an lndigposition TO
give credit and the manufa actu-rrs let II
be known that dealers who wish their
orders to be attended to promptly will do
wisely to send the money along with
them.
The Washington times., 1901-10-21

There appears to have been some
shadow Of foundation for the alarmist
reports IN the French Nationalist press
of the revolutionary spirit prevailing in
the French army. but. as might be sup
posed, the whole business was enormously
exaggerated. The Paris Gaulois" has a
long article entitled: The Army Men
aced. seeking to prove by certain isolated
Incidents which occurred among the Re
servists at the recent maneuvres, that
the French army is visibly becoming dis
iRtegrated. and that. unless something
is done soon. nothing will remain of it,"
The incidents to which this refers oc-
CURED at St. Etienne. Dreux and Gren-
oble gaTrisons, where ReserVists from
labor centres had been gathered. Some
Of the men, there appears to be no doubt
sang the "Carmagnoic" and other revO-
lutiOuary songs, while in uniform but
the spirit which thus displayed itself was
not general. The official enquiries into
the occurrence at DreUx and Grenoble
have not yet been concluded, but regard
ing the affair at St. EtieEne semi-official
note says it has been proved that the
stories were gross exaggeration, and that
the tantastical reports sent to the press
originated from an interested Reservist
who was anxious to attract attention to
himself and his theories.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31
A Plain Talk to Men.

You do not have to 60 any other town other
store to buy anything you wear for we have every
article in mans toilet from sock to whole suit OF
clothes.
new Hats new Shirts, new Neckties new Collars new
Cuffs new Suspenders They not only new but they
up to date the most sensible Styles and you guar
anteed your moneys worth in anything sell you We
srepresent goods and guarantee is good as
our bond
No else sell you good merchandise for less
money than we and few for the because buy
for cash the bulk of goods direct from the manufac
turer the producer the first hands, and you don't have to
pay any middemans profits; that's why can give you
better values for the money and the goods TOR
less money than competitors can.
We handle the best goods made because they are the
cheapest in the long for then you get style in the
makeup perfection in the it, and full satisfaction IN the
comfort and service you get out OF them.
Knowing these things, why look esewhere!
We have just received direct from the factory at
Brockton Mass, 300 pairs "Packards $3.50 Mems Fine
Shoes in all the styles and shapes The stock is the
finest tannage of Chrome Calf, Veuer Calf Glazed CALI
Vici Kid Glazed Kangaroo Patent Enamels and Patent
Leathers These shoes contain fully fifty cents pair
value than was put into any $3.50 shoe before
and for service and comfort have equal You don't
have to break them in, they easy from the start.
We also received this week two hundred suits OF
the famous K N & F. Co. clothing, which is OF the
best lines of clothing made careful inspection OF their
$1O $3.50 and SIS suits will convince you they have no
EQUALS for style, service and satisfaction
We also have bargain suits so cheap that youll
wonder if stole them mans whole suit, new, heavy
fall weight cloth only $780, genuine heavy weight all
WOOL black diagonal worsted suit only $6.5O
We would respectfully invite inspection of our
exceptional values before you buy your fall suit.
1.-The Best Merchandise for the Least Money"
J. M. COOPER & cos.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

S. Jenkins, of Gravett, Ark, 10 taxi
ing in the reunion. Mr.. Jenkins
was a member of the 9th Ill. Inf.
Comrade Holliday's regiment, and
the two met Wednesday for the fret
time in since the war. Mr.. Jenkins
was 80 years of age Wednesday, but
he is having 9 good time.
II 10 too bad about that kick over
the Ferris wheel, but then we don't
really believe there will be much
suffering. s
People were SO thick Ia Camp Lo>
Gan Wednesday and Thursday that
il was rather uncomfortable get
ting around through the crowd.
The association must buy more
ground.
Lee McGiil, of the Oswego Inde.
pendeuce, arrived at Camp Logan
Wednesday evening and will re-
main the rest of the week.
John 81. Reardin, son of James r.
Reardiu, the well known liveryman
of Joplin. committed suicide Tues
day by shooting himself through
the head. No reason for his rash
act has not yet been assigned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31
speakers who were arriving that

mOEutuB.
People poured into Camp Logan
in every conceivable way all day
long. The business streets, three
of them from q quarter to a half a
mile each, were literally jammed
from one end to the other and IL was
with great difficulty one could get
through all. In fact the people
were too thick for even the smallest
degree of comfort, but nobody kicks
because of that.
Friday will be very interesting
day. The Uniform Rank of the
Knights of Pythias of the Second
Regiment of Kansas went into
camp Thursday. and on Friday they
will give exhibition drills and pa
rades, also Battalion drills, ETC., in
their beautiful costumes. There
will be about Divisions take part
in the drills.
The usual routine wac gone
through with Thursday. There
was a free-for-all camp fire in the
amphitheatre at 10 o'clock and sew
eral good impromptu speeches
were made.
At 1 o'clock the daily roll call
took place and at ?:30 the afternoon
camp fire was held. The meeting
was addressed by Col. r. w. Blue of
Columbus and Hon. Ed. Madison of
Dodge City. Both are first class
speakers, have good voices and
command close attention. Blue
served Kansas In the halls of con.
gress, being congressman.at-large.
Madison is one of the most promin-
ent workers in the Sons of Veterans
of Kansas, and is an interesting
and pleasant gentleman.
Friday. the fifth day of the reun.
ion, was another crackerjack. OF
course the crowd was not as big as
il was Thursday. yet it was big
enough for comfort. Friday was
an interesting day, too. Trains go.
ing into Camp Logan were all load
ed, and people coming by rail took
the places of those who left by
wagon route.
The grounds were kept sprinkled
all the week and the sprinkling
added greatly 10 the comfort of the
people. The dust between the city
and the grounds was we'll nigh un-
bearable, and caused people to re-
main on the grounds when they
got there.
The Uniform Rank Knights of
Pythias went into camp Thursday
and on Friday morning they made
several preparatory drills. getting
ready for the battalion and other
drills which took place in the aft
eruoon and evening.
At the forenoon and afternoon
camp fires Congressman Chester /.
Long of the Big Seventh district
was the principal speaker. Long
is fine talker and is a great favor
lite of President Mckinley, who
thinks he did as effective work for
his party last fall as any other one
speaker in the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31
J. M. COOPER & cos.
CHAS. r. NOBLE, Manager.

If you want a cheap home in
Southwest Missouri,
Northwest Arkansas,
Indian Territory,
Texas or Louisiana,
Write for copy of
"Current Events" published by
the Kansas City Southern Rail
way. S. 6. WARNER,
G. P. & T. A.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31
WARNING NOTICE.

All parties are warned against
throwing stones at or in any way
molesting the property of the Bax.
ter Telephone Co. Transgressors
will be vigorously prosecuted un-
der Section 1 of Ordinance No. 80,
which provides penalty of SIS.
z. w. Dow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Wonner's Puritan Breac
at Dents Cash Grocery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to me will please call at
once and settle by cash or note at
Gray's Restaurant. F. E. GRAY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

A New Black Taffeta silk
Skirt for only So. Ready
Made, up to date, Trimmed
Flounce. And one that is
tucked all over for only $40.
They are great bargains.
New black Taffeta Silk
Waists $3.50 and $3.50. New
creations, see them.
JOHN M. COOPER & Co.
Hair cut any style at Armstrong;
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

School Books, Pens, Pen.
cIls, Tablets and everything in
the school line at Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

For q smooth shave or fine hair
cut try S. J. Armstrong, South End.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Eriksen for Round Oak Cooke
and Ranges.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

You can buy the r. & S.
Sc cigar only at Polster's.
It's the best cigar for the
money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

At the annual dinner given by
John NJ. Cooper to his comrades of
the 10Th Illinois Infantry, after the
enjoyment of this happy meeting,
the following resolution was unan.
imously passed:
WHEREAS, our lives have been
spared. and we are permitted to
bold this reunion of the 10th Ills.
Infantry at Camp Logan, a COM
munion which can be fully appre-
ciated, only by comrades bound by
the ties of association in camp, on
the march. or welded in the heat of
battle; Therefore
Resolved, That we humbly and
profoundly offer thanks to Divine
Providence for the blessings we en-
Joy, and in memory of our brave
comrades. living. and dead, we re-
new our pledge ever to keep burn
ing the fires of patriotism enkin-
died in the vigorous hearts, of the
boys of 81 to '65, to the utmost pow
er of our declining years. That
their widows and orphans shall
have our sympathy and support, in
all Legitimate claims by our words,
actions and deeds. That II is our
duty to attend old soldiera reun-
ions, when we can do so without in
Jury to ourselves. thereby showing
our devotion to our comrades and
the cause for which they contended.
]. N. Cooper, Co. X Baxter
springs, Kaneas.
Samuel X. Lewis, Co. B Oyer, Mo.
B. w. Easley, Co. 6, Al N. Sar'
geant ave. Joplin, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

See 6. r. Gould for machine oils
of all kinds and gasoline.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

No goods at cost, but ridiculous
ly low prices ut Eriksen's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

R. & S. is the finest Sc CT
gar made. Buy it only at ]
G. Polster's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Don't be humbugged. Buy
Wonner's Puritan Bread at
Dents Cash Grocery. 1t is
the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Eriksen for Gasoline Stoves and
Ovens.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

All the School Books adopted
by the state of Kansas, at Morrow
& Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

See G. r. Gould for cane and mil
let seeds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Eriksen for Cook Stoves. Not how
cheap, but how good. Call and see.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Erikseu for Tinware and Grant,
ware for the kitchen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Camp Logan filled up with Uni
form Rank Knight of Pythias
teams Thursday. The boys look
simply killing In their handsome
uniforms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Good work done at the o. X. chop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Gasoline stoves at cost at 6. r
Gould's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Eriksen for Hardware.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

il. Hartley, o. X. barber shop
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Armstrong, the South End barber
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

See Gould for gasoline stoves.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-08-31

Refrigerators at cost al u X
Gould's.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-06-21
THE HAGUE ARBITRATION MET
HAS ONLY BEEN ORGANIZED.
last es the Jsax~. Appsintea-s~v-
erai international uu~.ttoas Are
Up Airead, Net la Permanent >~.-
.ion-Mr. Hoft. Received haaai,.

Berlin. June lT.-f. W. Hollis.
United States member Of The Hague
arbitration court. during an interview
informed the spondsnt of the
Associated Press that me hasu. ar
duration court has only Just been
organized By the appointment OF the
last OF the IS Judges. bur several in
ternational questions are already be-
fore the court. This TranssaAl qnes.
tion was certainly not one Of these.
because The Hague peace conference
has decided that the Boer states wore
not sovereign states. The court VIII
not be in permanent sessIon. bat will
only act when suitable questions are
presented To II. when the whole eoagt
will select a bench to adIudieate each
question.
Mr. Hollis sald both Count Won
Basiow and Baron Won Hlchthofen.
the foreign minister. had received
him in the most kindly manner. shar-
Ing his belief that The Hague court
wss like the Magma charta. an gree
ment around which the future inter
ia~ viii crystalline. STR. Hollis
believes the emperor. the German gov.
and the German p~ople are
now sincerely in favor u The Hague
arbitration court on all questions
which seem 10 properly bcloux there.
Mr.. Hollis thinks this Ia ali tn. more
because Germany. during
~
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-06-21

Everything will be in shape In a
week TO begin sluicing-
The Wauconda mine Is looking well.
The 10 foot OF ledge on the footwall
side Is solid quartz and is OF good mill
ing grade.
Superintendent George L. Hedges OF
the Wauconda company has received
instructions to let a contract for lum-
Der for the compressor plant
Systematic development Is being
done at the new placer fields by three
concerns In addition there are many
small holes on the low and the high
bars. but they do not appear to have
offered inducements suficient for the
1ocators to open them 1t Is possible
this Is due to the great expense in con-
structing bitches ana fumes Three
men are working on the discovery.
They have done small amount of
ground sluieing on the low bar. where
the discovery was made They are now
engaged in cleaning up the bedrock by
shoveiing into the sluices~ They are
by having but little OF
water. This makes 1t impossible to
move much earth There are a great
number OF boulders that weigh from
200 to 500 pounds each The owners
said they were doing we'll, but gave no
dgures-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-06-21

reserves and stopping places. 1t Is an
accurate and useful guide 10 that sec
ton Of Yale between Camp Mckinney
on the east and Princeton on the west.
and north from the international boun-
dairy line to Okanogan lake.
w. j. Hinchliff and r. Benson made
a rich discovery some time ago on the
Happy Medium and the international.
between Twelve Mile and Ten Mile
creeks. Fortune has followed closely
upon them for their claims are now
bonded for one year TO r. e. Fishburn
of Nelson for sum ranging In 1--we
figures A contract was let to the own
ers to drive 100 feet OF tunneling. and
they started work on Wednesday.