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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
THIRD BARN BURNED
MIR. Herman Has Been Unfortunate
Big Force to Work at Cannery.

Especial DlSpot Cn 20 Inc 1lmeS.j
STAUNTON, VA, July 1s.-The barn
Of L. L. Hartman, about two and half
miles from Staunton, was destroyed by
fire Wednesday night. together with his
large hay and wheat crop, which had just
been harvested. There was a small in
surance This is the third barn Mr. Har-
man has lost by fire in a few years.
Mr. R. S. Turk, of this city. member
OF the City School Board. resigned his
position because of a clause in the Con-
stitution which does not allow an once
holder to accept a pass over a. railway.
AIR G. G. Child, the teller at the Farm
ers and Merchants Bank, and Captain
E. Wilson, of this city, are spending a
two weeks vacation. They are on their
way from Norfolk by steamer to BostSn,
and f.>rn Boston will make a tour of the
New England States.
Pfifferling against the city of Staunton,
in which Mr.. Pfifferling contested the
right of the city to levy tax Tor hre pro-
lection. the case was decided in favor OF
the city.
Y'he regular quarterly meeting of the
Western State Hospital Board was held
Tuesday, all members being present. Inc
s,lperintendent's report showed that there
and nineteen patients. Eighty nine have
heen received in the last quarter and
twenty-three died. sixty d'scharseo.
There are now 100 patients, on furloUgh:
Mir. J. NJ. Silcer. VINO VIII operate lhe
-cannerv in Staunton this season. has been
busy for over week with q number
of hands making boxes and storing away
cans. They propose to make seven thou
sand boxes, each to hold a dozen quart
cans. before starting. Mr.. Slicer has al,
ready received 10000 quart cans. and will
receive $4,000 gallon cans next week. Mr..
slicer will work nearly two hundred hands
this season. He says that the outlook
for a good crop of tomatoes is bright,
and thinks he will have a good season.
Nj. G. B. Hill. assistant superintendent
of the metropolitan Life Insurance Com
ION has been promoted and has taken
charge of the office at Covington. Mr..
". Fl. Hedrick takes Mr.. Hills place in
Stanton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
SAVES A WOMAN S LIFE.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
VesfibuIed Coaches, Rock Bal
lasted Track, Quickest and
"0n1y AlI-RaiI Route.''

Tickets for sale at N. & w. office and
ut train r. T. ADAMS,
Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
NEGRO YOUNG PEOPLES CHRIS
TAN AND EDUCATIONAL CON-
GRESS.
Atlanta, Ga, August Sill, 1902, Via the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.

For the above occasion this line viii
sell tickets from Richmond to Atlanta
and return at rate of one fare plus 81 so,
which includes membership fee. for the
round trip. Tickets to be sold August
Cd. 4th and 5th. 1902. with final limit fiji
teen days from date Of sale. For full
information. apply to any agent of the
company or c. s. CAMPBELL
Division Passenger Agent.
1888 East Main St, Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
.C'TERSVILLE. 81: DOG TOWN s.
A Fair Apologist for Lack Of Courtesy
During Heat of National Game.

(Special Dispatch to. Inc Iimes.l -
cARTERSYILLE, VA. July 19.-The
Dog Town and Cartersville baseball
teams met on the latter's grounds. Just
outside Of Gainesville, yesterday to play
off challenge. At $3.50 o'clock. Rev. w.
NJ Walsh, the umpire, called the game.
1 Al a1more Arthur Brown and James
sc1ater, the Cartersyille teamiswa as
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
UpHoLDs sEDIrIoN ACT.
Gov Taft Says Drastic Measures Were
Needed To Throttle Oathbound So
c.stieS In Manila

Washington, Feb. 19.-Gov. Taft
yesterday continued his discussion Of
the question of tranquility in the
Philippine archipelago before the sem
nte committee. He said that the re-
cent massacre of troops in Samar
had startling effect upon the army
and created suspicion and fear of
treachery in other sections. The gov
ernor did not think, however, such
apprehension justified md said he felt
as safe in Manila as in Washington.
The commission had felt that secret
societies were one Of the most fruit
full aids to the war and had taken the
position that political agitation
should be confined to open meetings
and prevented in oath-bound socie-
ties. At least one of the, societies had
for one OF its main purposes assassi-
nation. being thus like the malta.
Speaking of Aguinaldo having Gen.
Luna assassinated, Gov. Taft said that
"under the common law there Is
scarcely an instruction general who
could not be punished for assisting
in securing the murder of other Fill
pinos. 1t is the way they have of
getting rid of men who do not agree
with them"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
THEY PAY UNDER PROTEST.
Woman suilragists Adopt Unique Plan %
Show Disspproval Of "Taxat ON
Without Representation

Washington, Feb. 17.-Interest in
the National Woman Suffrage associa-
ton meeting Saturday was heightened
by the fact that II marked the eigh-
ty-second birthday of Susan B. An
thony. She was the recipient Of
many congratulations and was feel
ingly referred to in the invocation by
Miss laura De Merritte. Many floral
tributes also were received by her.
Mrs. Royce. Of Philadelphia, present.
ed q plan of work for the coming
year. That part of It relating to tax
alton without representation caused
considerable discussion, which devel-
oped the fact that in paying the
taxes q number Of the delegates in
sert in the tax certificates the words
paid under protest" a suggestion by
the president that all present who
were taxpayers would rise, brought
to their feet over 200 women.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
UNFIT FOR JURY DUTY.
Gov. TAFT Says tho ri ipin"a Arc Too Cor.
rupt TO se Trusted with Great
RespOnsib lity.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE hearing
Of Gov. Taft on the Philippine ques-
ton by the senate committee began
Saturday with series of questions
by Senator Patterson in regard to the
fitness Of Filipinos for jury duty. Mr..
Patterson asked whether the native
population in which the voting fran
elise is bestowed could not be trust
ed to do jury duty. The governor re-
piled in the negative, saying they are
so used to corruption in the admin
istration of justice that they could
not be trusted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
sHAMAKA HORROR CROWS.
Two Thousand People Were Killed and
Four Thousand Houses Destroyed by
the Recent Earthquake.

Baku, Transcaucasia, Feb. 1S.-De-
tails which are slowly arriving from
Shamaka show that 1000 persons,
mostly women and children. persisted
as q result of the earthquake last
week and that 1000 houses were de-
stroyed. Thirty-four villages of the
country surrounding Shamaka also
suffered.
To add to the terrors of the neigh
borhood, q volcano near the village Of
Marasy, eastward Of Shamaka, has
broken out into active eruption. A
great crevasse has appeared, whence
immense flames and streams Of lava
are being thrown out. The course of
the river Goonchaika has been altered
In consequence of it's bed being
damned with earth which had been
distributed by the earthquake.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
AN ARMY OF HALF A MILLION
Great Britain's War Estimates Show . De-
formulation To Keep ita Present Fight
ing strength In the Transvani

London, Feb. 16.-The army esti-
mates issued Saturday show q grand
total for the year 1923 Of a69.3lO.-
600. which is intended to provide for
100000 men, of which 2l9,7OO men are
for the ordinary army service and
zoo. 800 for war service. The estimates.
Of which R4o.oOO.OOO is required for
war, show a decrease under this head
Of s23,230.0O0 compared with 10000.
In . memorandum the war secretary,
Mr.. Brodrick, explains that the es-
Inmates are sufficient to maintain q
field force in South Africa of the
present strength for eight or nine
months of the new financial year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
BALLOONS FEARFUL RACE.
Grim specter Travelled Two Miles . MIN
ute Between iserlin and Antwerp,
Ending IN Captains Death.

Berlin, Feb. 1s...New details Of the
fearful balloon journey which Capt.
Tarisch Won Siegfeld made from Ber-
lin to Antwerp, ending in his death,
have been made known by his COM
panion, DIR. Linke. The distance, 400
miles, was made in hours and 10
minutes. 1t takes an express train
Is hours to make the run by rail be-
tween the two cities. The balloon ut
tanned the most terrific speed between
Hildshein and Vessel, going at the
rate Of 1875 miles an hour. The 1Os
miles after passing Vessel were COW
cred in rs minutes. At one time the
balloon was flying at the rate of go
yards second, about two miles Q
minute.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
NOAH LONGS BODY FOUND.
Missing Argent ne Man Was IN the Raw
RIVER Near the Place That Rhoda
Taylor Had Designated.

Kansas City, No., Feb. 19.-The
body of Noah Long, the aged Mason
and civil war veteran, of Argentine,
for whose murder and robbery four
young men and two young women are
being held prisoners In Kansas City,
Ram, was found yesterday afternoon.
The body was lying several feet be-
low the surface Of the water near the
end of sand boat not more than 100
yards from the bridge from which
Rhody Taylor says the man was
thrown into the river by Henry Dom
ohue and James Golf.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
FIRE AT BATTLE CREEK.
Seventh Day Adventist sanitarium Burned
and the 400 Patients Escaped-Loss
Nearly G4"O,OOO.

Battle Creek. Mich, Feb. 19.-The
Kellogg or Seventh Day Adventis's'
here, which was located on
a Hill at the highest point in the city,
was destroyed by fire early Tuesday
and the property loss is estimated at
about 100000. One life is believed to
be lost--that of Abner Case. of Bath,
n. Y, aged So. Mrs. H. c. Daniels. Of
Eldorado, Ark, is the only person
who was seriously injured. She
jumped or fell from the fire escape
at the third floor and sustained q
broken leg.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
THE QuAKING CONTINUES.
Three Hundred Dead bodies OF Earthquake
Victims NJ shsmaka Recovered and There
Arc Several Hundred More.

Tifiis. Russian Trans-Caucasia, Feb.
16.-Three hundred bodies OF victims
OF the earthquake which destroyed
the town of Shamaka had been re-
covered up to last evening. 1t ap-
pears certain that several hundred
bodies are buried in the assures and
debris caused by the shocks. The
quakes continue at intervals and the
work of excavating in search of the
victims proceeds with difficulty.
Among the dead are many women
who at the time Of the principal
shock were congregated in the va
rious lighthouses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
A Couples PltIabls Plight.

Fremont, o., Feb. i9.-Mr. and Mrs
John Closer, an old couple, were
found in their home yesterday in a
most pitiable condition. They had
been overcome by gas several days
ago. After being prostratcd their
fires went out and they have been
lying cold and helpless since last Sat
urday. They were so badly frozen
that the arms and legs Of both must
be amputated. Neither Is expected to
recover.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22

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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
AT RATE OF so A DAY.
Speaker Henderson Overwhelmed with Pc
titions Demanding Invest gstio Of
Pension Commissloner Evans.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Petitions de-
handing congressional investigation
Of the conduct of the pension bureau
by Commissioner H. Clay Evans are
coming to Speaker Henderson Mt the
rate of so day. They are all in the
same form and phraseology, declar-
ing that Commissioner Evans policy
has had the result Of practically nulli-
flying the pension laws passed by con-
gress, and are signed by the members
of the G. A. r. posts in various sec
tions of the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
CHURCH sUpPLANTs SALOON.
Lee Turner's Notorious "Quarterhouse" and
Fortress. the Scene OF Recent Blood.
shed, Sold to Society.

Middlesboro. Ky, Feb. 1s.-The
American association (limited) will
begin the erection of large church
where the "Quarterhouse stood, 3h
miles east of town. Lee Turner, who
owned the saloon and fortress and
IN acre of ground on which they
were built, has transferred his prop
erty to this association. The GUAR
terhouse" was burned Wednesday and
six men were killed in the battle. Lee
Turner has left the country and the
feud is ended.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
HUSBAND FOUND LETTERS.
Prominent Smelterman of Helena Shot His
Fla thi-ss Wife aud Then Put
Bullet into HIS Brain.

Helena, Mont, Feb. 1s.-Soon after
returning to his home here Sunday
from a protracted absence on BUSH
ness, Harold M. Cole, an official of the
East Helena smelter, MORALLY wound
ed his wife and then committed sui
eide. Mrs. Cole is young and hand
some woman. The theory is that
Cole, upon arriving hime, found let
tiers discriminating his wife and the
tragedy quickly followed. SO
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Three Miner. Perish In q snowsllds.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. ia special
to the Post-Intelligencer from Ketchi.
can, states that three miners persisted
in a snowsilde on Prince of Wales is
land on the morning OF February 3.
They were Thomas McDevitt, James
Lodge and Chris Jensen. The men
were carried 400 feet down a noun
tain side by the avalanche and buried
deep beneath the snow. The bodies
were recovered. The news was
brought to the city by one Of the
Alaskan steamers which arrived yes
terday. -.----. l-.a -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Beers Thank Congressman Cochran.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Representa-
tive Cochran, of Missouri. two weeks
ago introduced u resolution inviting
Paul Kruger to visit the United States
as the guest of this country. Mon
day Mr.. Cochran received a letter
signed by three members of the Boer
dele cation quartered at brussels,
thanking him and all who are sup
porting his efforts for the noble in
terest they are taking in the Bocr re-
publics.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Prlnoe Henry sa,Ied sa.urday.

Bremerhaven, Feb. 16.-Prince Hen
~ Of Prussia sailed for New York at
s:43 p. m. Saturday. The last seen of
the prince from the shore here was
when he stood on the bridge Of the
KrOn Prinz Wilhelm In an admirai's
uniform and llftei his cap in response
to the cheers of the assembled
:rUwds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Nebraska Postmaster suicides

Hastings, Neb., Feb. 19.-Louis B.
Partridge, postmaster at Kenesaw.
this county, committed suicide short
ly after noon yesterday by shooting
himself in the head. He died almost
instantly. Partridge had been post
master for six years and was known
to nearly every one in the county
His act, it is apparent, was due to
the discovery OF a shortage in his ae-
counts With the department.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
NEGRO PREACHER KILLED.
Domestic Troubles OF Long Standing Caused
Mrs. Molly Junius. OF Kansas C.ty,
Kan 20 Use . Weapon.

Kansas City, Kan.. Feb. 1s.--Aaron
Junius, a negro preacher of this city.
was shot to death by his wife. Molly
Junius, last night at their home, $50
Freeman avenue, the tragedy taking
place in the presence of their chill
dren. 1t was the end Of family trou-
bles of II years duration. The wom-
an says she killed her husband in self
defense and says it was all due to
his jealousy. ss4e -. 49,.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
SILVER ROOF TO MOUTH.
German Surgeon W n Undertake Operation
Planned to Cure Girl Who Has Been
Two Years Tongue-Tied.

Berlin, Feb. 1s.-Prof. Bergman,
the kaiser's surgeon, has case of a
young girl who has been tongue-tied
for two years. The trouble was
caused by violent assault, which
paralyzed the muscles of the tongue.
Prof. Bergmann's plan is to cut out
the top of the throat and replace it
with an artificial organ Of silver. The
operation will be witnessed by emf
nent surgeons from far and near.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Roosevelt. Pleads for Hnb.on.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-The presi-
dent yesterday sent to the senate q
message recommending the retire
ment of Naval Constructor Richmond
P. Hobson and in accordance with
this recommendation Senator CALM
ger immediately introduced q bill pro-
viding for Mr.. Hobson's transfer to
the retired List.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
An Indian Boy. Horrible Death.

Seattle, Wash. Feb. l9.-The steam
er Dirigo, which arrived from Alaska
yesterday, brings news that ChilkGt
Indians. near Hin's mission, Alaska,
on February 5 buried alive one of
their tribe, boy Is years of age, be-
cause he denounced the mummeries
of the tribal icht, or medicine man. p
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Tres Of Gllded CAPTIVITY.

Paris, Feb. 1s.-Ranavalo, formerly
queen Of Madagascar, having tired of
her gilded captivity in Algeria, has
petitioned the government to allow
her to settle in the United States,
She offers. to take an. oath never. to
attempt to return to her native is
land nor to communicate with her
former subjects in any manner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
roolkiller NeEleeting HIs Worn.

Ithica, N. Y, Feb. 17.-In the midst
of a driving snowstorm seven persons.
being new converts to the Holy
Ghost and Us" society, were baptized
In the ice-cold waters of the small
stream which runs through Butter
milk gorge, three miles from Ithaca.
Ice had to be broken away to get to
the baptismal pooi. rs ae-s
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
President ResIeveIt Aiksa .s,lhtervepe.

Brussels, Feb. is.-The Belgian
League for the Rights of Man has
addressed an appeal to President
Roosevelt, asking him, "for the love
of God," to intervene to prevent the
possible execution of the Boer Com
mandant Kritznger and Others by
the British.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
eiood sum IN enc rrea.ury.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The report of
Mrs. Gertrudel B. Darwin. Of the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton, shows cash in hand of $36,s34,
besides $74,031 invested in government
bonds. Receipts from annual dues ag-
gregated $26,4s5 and from initiation
$s,67de III a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
woman sunraElats before courresa.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-Delegations
representing the Woman Suffrage u.s.
ISOLATION, now in session here, ap-
penred before committees of congress
yesterday in advocacy Of their appeal
that women be allowed the right Of
suffrage. -fs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
n. I. over Eight Poet nan.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 16.-Lewis
wilkins, of Woodward, Ok, who is
perhaps the tallest man in the world,
passed through Kansas City yesterday
en- route home from q European trip.
wilkins stands feet Q inches and
weighs 365 pounds. He wears . No.
10 hat and No AZ shoea
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
Launches Boom for German.

Washington, Feb. 19.-James L.
Norris, of this city, member of both
the democratic national and congress
sional committees. has written let
Ter urging the nomination of Senator
German as democratic candidate for
president In 10o<sl.sfsi Wstis
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-22
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Mrs. Louise N. Gibson NayD
That This Fatal Disease 10
Easily Cured by Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com.

"DEAR MIRA. PNKHAM:-If felt very
discouraged two years ago, had suf.
Tered 90 long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken 20
much medicine without relief that I
began to think there was no hope for
me. Life looked SO good to me, but
what IL life without health wanted
70 be well.