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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Superintendent Machen OF the rural
free delivery division OF the Postofiee
department declares that he can see no
limit to the extension Of the delivery sys-
TEN until the entire rural population
within reach OF a general D~Ostofice re-
ceives its benefits. The persistent de-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
UnsteadIness of Crowns.
philadelphia Press

1t seems that King Edward was so un-
accustomed to wearing a crown that he
bumped 1t pretty hard when getting into
a carriage on the day OF the coronation.
and 1t is now being repaired. II the crown
never gets any worse bumps than that
the king viii be lucky. Before the end OF
the present century quite a number of
crowns are likely to be bumped out Of ex-
istance
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

mand for rural free delivery in all parts
Of the country Is the distinguishing
mark Of the present era Of postal prog
ress. Just as the rate OF postage has
been raised again after reduction,
so the area Of free postal delivery is
bound to keep on charging and never
contracting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
Royal Rounder's PreCaution
Chicago Chronicle.

King Kewanika Of Basutoland has gone
home from the coronation, taking with him
six plug hats. His experience In London
with what DR.. E. Benjamin Andrews calls
nights Of hilarity" has no doubt inspired
his majesty with the desire to have a
varied collection Of headgear for next morn
ing's wear.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
"EconomIcs. that Mean Lo..e.
Washington star.

The beef trust declares that the distrib-
uting company about to be organized will
save hundreds of thousands Of dollars an
nually by abolishing branch houses. II
the public shared in the benent Of this ar
rangement 1t might be regarded with more
favor. As It is, the beef trusts saving
must be regarded as less important than
the losses Of the people who will be thrown
out of business,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

II ex-senator David b. HIN is really
the whole thing in the New York state
democratic machine this year, New
York viii not be found ON the 1902
itinerary map carried by Colonel VII
Ram j. Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

After exacting indemnity from the
Chinese for damages inflicted on Ameri-
can missionaries, the United States can
hardly ignore the complaints OF mis-
treatment Of Chinese subjects in this
country. The golden rule Is the basic
principle Of International relations
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Henry Watterson has now gotten
around to the point in the democratic
game where he is calling for a new
deal and a new deck. on the ground
that the old cards are thumbmarked.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

IL is asserted that the striking anthra-
cite coal miners can hold out all winter.
But what about the u OF an
thracite coal9 How many OF them can
withstand an all-winter siegef
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Governor Savage says the tempter
wrote on the paper pad $500 as an offer
for four police commission appoint
ments. The governor must be mistaken.
The figures plainly mean $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
Advantage Of Knowing How.


Saturday Evening Post.
Splitting on the bait don't catch bass II
you don't know how to cast; and splitting
on your hands won't make money II you
don't know how to use them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

No well-behaved oyster that observes
calendar etiquette viii maxi his debut
before tomorrow ushers in the month Of
September.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
science SCORES Again
Baltimore American

Great are the triumphs Of science! BY
removing the goats horns set on silver
plates in a mans head q wild monster was
transformed into a most peaceable and civ
ilized being. 1t nay be incidentally mem
toned that the wild man had already adj
vanced sufneiently to civilization to make
a fortune out Of his artincially produced
horns.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

with men again trying to swim the
British channel, we may expect soon II
few more foolhardy attempts to shoot
oyer Niagara falls.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Those naval sham battles are great
things for var correspondents, who
were on the verge of losing their places
In the public eye.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Governor Savage might learn a lesson
from the parrot that achieved wisdom
when it discovered that 1t talked too
much.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

In his quest of rest from worry Steel
Magnate schwab has inundated himself
in the quietude Of Paris. When he
wants rest from Partisan diversion, he
win come home.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Chicago pupils required to carry boiled
drinking water to school with them
will be acquiring the bottle habit early.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

From external signs the coal trust ap-
pears t be determined to revive the
popularity Of the backyard woodpile.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
Puttine it ON providence.

Baltimore American.
The coal mines, be It known. are held by
divine right. This puts the increased coal
bill In such a light that 1t may be called a
dispensation OF Providence.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

King Corn may be a triie backward,
but he may be depended on to push his
way to the front before Jack Frost gets
too lively.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Before many days the foot ball will
be inviting both the golf stick and the
tennis racquet to go way back and sit
down.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31
sTATEMENr OF CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska. Douglas County, ss.:
George b. TzBchuck. secretary OF The Bee
publishing Company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number Of full and
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and sunday Bee printed during
the month Of July. 1n02. Waa az folloWR.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

An asbestos mine has beer discovered
In Michigan. 1t should be at once
t%ransplanted to the vicinity Of Pelee II
It is to be put to its fullest usefulness.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Theodore, jr., must have ambition to
be something of a Nimrod himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

The only thing missing at the Jack
sonian outdoor blowout seems to have
been the presence Of Saint Jackson him
aaIf
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Judge. Mrs. Dorcas-Wny is Mrs. Garsby
no glad she hasn't any cfjidrenp
Dorcas-It gives her more time to attend
those mothers meetings.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

gave them a magnificent wedding present
She-What was II?
He-A ton OF coal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Harper's Bazaar: The old Man-Young
man. when you take my daughter, j trust
Won with the dearest treasure OF my life.
No, l couldn't lend you my auto for a nttle
spin. value 1t too highly TO risk II In
strange hands.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Philadelphia Ledger: Nell stopped III
at a bargain sale today.
Belle-Did you see anything that looked
real cheap? ~
Nell-Yes; several men waiting for their
wives.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Yes, I'm en-
couraging my daughter to keep company
with that Arctic explorer
VIA the reason2'
Hell be able to stand 1t in the parlor
without any fire next winter
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Brooklyn Life: Really, Louise, THU bill
like those millionaires' wives!'
MY dear Ned. control yourself. I'm
only trying to appear as well dressed as
the shop girls"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Philadelphia Catholic Standard: Mis-
Anne Teek C~blushing)-Mr. Strong. offered
to put his arm under me and teach me e
float in the surf today, but, OF course,
wouldn't hear of Il.
Miss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS! One is never
too old to learn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
BROKE THE GORDON.
Two Ladroue Leaders Escaped After
Being Caught In Net.
Twelve Hundred Native oonstabulary Un-
der Capt Baker Covered sixty square
Miles OF Territory and Grounded
Up" tho Insurgents.

Manila, July 23.-Montallon and
Felizardo, the ladrone chiefs, have
broken through the constabulary
Gordon in Cavite province and have
escaped to the mountains. A mum.
Der of ladrones were killed in earlier
attempts to force the Gordon.
The Gordon encompassed the lead.
ers and many of their followers. The
latter, when trapped, made series
of breaks to escape. The constab-
ulary withstood the first attacks,
killing IA and capturing Is men. The
ladrones finally massed under cover
of the darkness and forced their
way through weak spot in the cor.
don, near Das Armas, killing one and
wounding one of the constabulary.
The latter captured the papers and
effects of the leaders and destroyed
quantities of supplies.
An extensive drive, with the object
of capturing the ladrone chiefs and
so of their followers, was organized
in Cavite province. Twelve hundred
constabulary, commanded by Capt.
Baker, moved last Thursday at day
light, forming complete angle
shaped Gordon covering 90 square
miles. Patrol launches guarded the
rivers and it was expected to close
tn, Gordon last Saturday. The entire
male population of the towns and
farms were to be included in the
concentration movement. When COM
plete the ladrones were to have been
arrested and the others were to have
been released.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
CURSED TILL THE END.
Ashley Cooke and Tom Lauderdaie Hanged
fer Murder on the Same Gaiiows ut
Greenvilis. Mas.

Greenville, Miss. July 23.-With
curses ON his lips, with eyes blood
shot and with the expressed wish
that the people of Greenville perish
in the fires Of hell, Ashley Cooke died
here yesterday. With him, but si-
lently, Tom I.auderdale also met his
end. Both were convicted of the
murder of Engineer G. M. Wray and
were hanged from the same gallows.
Cooke died Boosting that he would
DO in hell in few minutes and damn
ing everything and everybody. He
said that those who had planned his
murder would meet their end and
that $1,000 had been deposited in
bank, $1,000 of which would be paid
for the death of each of the II men
who prosecuted him. The execution
was witnessed by 5000 people.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
HAUNTED BY HIS CRIME.
Montana sheep Herder Who Killed q Fell
low Workman Could Not Sleep and
Ended His Life

Helena, Mont, July 23.-The body
of w. C. Craft, who was wanted for
the murder of fellow sheep-herder
at Lewistown, has been found in the
northern part of Fergus county. An
unsigned letter was found stating
that he had killed Walter Mcclure,
and that the crime had haunted him
to such an extent that he could not
sleep and that death was preferable
to capture and he blew his head off
with the weapon that had been used
to kill his companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
GRANT WILL COME HOME.
He IL to Assume Command of tho Depart
ment OF Texas In Place of Gen.
Jacob II. Smith.

Washington. July 23.-Col. Thomas
Ward, chief-of-staff to Gen. Miles,
was Tuesday appointed a brigadier
general in the regular army vice Ja-
cob Smith, retired. Gen. Ward him
self will retire in the course of a
day or two, when Col. Joseph p.
Sanger, of the inspector-general's de-
partment, now in the Philippines,
will become brigadier-general. Gen.
Frederick ID. Grant, at present in the
Philippines, has been rendered the
command of the Department of Tex
as, and it is thought here he will
accept it. This is the department to
which Gen. Smith originally was as
signed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
Gnnd Words.

The following communication has Just
been received by c. S. Crane, General Pas
senger Agent of the Wabash Line, from
Mrs. Edyth Tozier Wetherred, Editress OF
the Morning Oregonian,' Portland, Ore,
and "a well-known journalist, now in the
East after attending the National Editorial
meeting at Hot Springs:
Mr.. Crane-I want to tell you that have
travelled extensively over the United States,
but never enjoyed a ride more than my trip
from St. Louis to Buffalo via the WABASH.
The ride is very pleasant from the fact
that the road passes through a grandly
beautiful country, green fields and shady
forests, which always gives one a comfort
able feeling. The Road is SO free from dust,
and even though the day was so very warm,
the train was cool and the cars free from
dust, and when night came on refreshing
sleep could be enjoyed as well as in the
mountains Of Oregon. / certainly enjoyed
the trip which had previously been delayed,
fearful of travelling during such warm wealth
g. EDYTH T0ZIER WETHERRED."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

OF the 25s men of the graduating
class Of Princeton this year 90 mem
bers will study law, As will go int
business, 90 will enter medical schools
and 10 will study for the ministry.
There are 1s5 republicans in the class
and 30 democrats, while declare
themselves anarchists. More thar
100 are Presbyterians, one is Chris
tan scientist, one Mohammedar
one a Latter Day Saint and one a
transcendentalist. History is the IA
vorite study, base ball is the favorite
sport, and Vassar the favorite wo-
mans college.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

Perhaps the latest application of
photography is in custom tailoring.
This appears to be a Partisan in
vention. The person to be measured
is photographed in several different
positions while standing behind net
work, which is photographed on the
same plate, and serves as a standard
of reference. BY means of kind of
harness indicating the location Of
the armpits and other concealed
points of the figure, the necessary
accuracy is obtained.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

While Americas population has
increased about fivefold during the
last century, the productive power
of that population has increased
fortyfold. Man for man, industrially
considered, the American is 25 years
ahead of the Englishman, who in
turn is far ahead of his European
neighbor. At this rate in 1920 there
will be 100000 Americans, with
a working power equal to all the
$50, 100000 people which Europe will
then probably contain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
TORNADO IN BALTIMORE.
Eleven Persons Lost Their Lives and Hum
dreds OF Houses wer. Unroofed
sunday Afternoon.

Baltimore, Nd, July 21.-A fierce
tornado, characterized by a wind
storm of extraordinary velocity,
thunder, vivid lightning and a heavy
rain, suddenly burst upon Baltimore
at 1880 p. IN. yesterday, coming from
the southwest, with the result that
II persons lost their lives, hun
dreds of houses were unroofed, trees
in the public parks and streets were
torn up by the roots, many build
ings damaged and several people in
jured. The storm exhausted its fury
in less than Is minutes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
AN INCIPIENT RIOT.
Soldiers in LeavenwOrth Demoiish House
In which One of Their Number
Was Stabbed.

Leavenworth, Kan, July 21.-The
incipient riot, started late Saturday
night by several hundred soldiers
from Fort Leavenworth, who demol-
ished the house of negro in the low
quarter here, following the stabbing
of Eli Loucks, a cavalryman, by an
inmate of the place, ended quickly
shortly after midnight and yesterday
all was quiet. A company of the
Fourth cavalry arrived at two a. IN.
and rounded up those soldiers who
had not voluntarily returned to the
post. Yesterday Loucks was report
ed to have chance of recovery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
THEIRS A STRENUOUS LIFE.
Frequency of Earthquakes Causes Excited
Citizens to Desert Their Homes In
Scanty Raiinent.

Kingstown, St. Vincent, July a.
There was another severe earth
quake here at ITO o'clock this morn
ing. 1t was Of long duration and was
accompanied by a REPETITION of the
phenomena of Thursday last. The
shock caused intense excitement
among the inhabitants, who fled in
their night clothes into the streets
and remained out of doors until day
break. Partially demolished build
ings are being torn down for public
safety.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
CANNOT PROMISE SAFETY.
Consular Corps at Cape Haytien Notified
That the City VIII Be Attacked
by Land and Sea.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, July 23.-The
local authorities here have notified
the consular corps that Cape Haytien
is to be attacked by land and sea and
that they cannot guarantee the safe
ty of foreigners. The consuls have
requested that the French cruiser
D'Assas, now at Port-au-Prince, be
sent here but the French minister
there has replied that the situation
at Port-au-Prince does not permit the
sending of the cruiser to Cape Hay
item
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

Gen. Bragg, the American consul
general in Havana, denies having
said: "Uncle Sam might as well try
to make whistle out of u pigs tail
as to try to do anything with tho
Cubans." What he says he said was
that "When Uncle Sam got through
trying to make whistle out of a
pigs tail he would report whether
he could make an Anglo-Saxon out
Of a Cuban" 1t is well that this dis
tinction should be thoroughly under
stood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
MAI. GLENN CONVICTED.
Court Martial Found Him Guilty OF Ad-
m,nistering the water Cure"
to Fiiipinos.

Washington, July 23.-Secretary
Root yesterday sent to the president
at Oyster Bay the proceedings and
findings in the court-martial cases
OF Maj. Edwin F. Glenn, Fifth in
fantry; Lieut.. Julien Z. Caujot,
Tenth cavalry, and Lieut.. Norman
f. Cook, of the Philippine scouts.
Glenn was found guilty of admins
tering the water cure to natives, or
permitting it to be done, and was
sentenced to one months suspen-
sion from duty and fined $50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
COVERED BY WATER.
Mississippi River Below Keokuk
Devastating tho Country.
Immense Fields or Grain Totally Destroyed
and Loss May surpass s8.0OO,OOO--
Greatest Loss on Mis-
souri, Side.

Keokuk, Ia, July 21.-Exploration
Of the flooded districts of the Mis-
sissippi river from Keokuk south
shows conditions beyond the appre-
citation or realization of any but peo-
pie Of long experience with the
Father Of Waters in it's most de-
structive mood. The situation is
growing worse hourly and there is
absolutely not the slightest chance
Of stopping this dozen times most
costly flood in the history Of the
great river above St. Louis. The
correspondent of the Associated
press went all over the worst dam
aged area yesterday in the steamer
Silver Crescent and found every
where the greatest crops ever known
under water deep enough to float a
steamboat. People at the river cities
give an immense mass of details, all
to be generalized in losses aggregat-
ing many millions of dollars, hum
dreds of farmers rich ten days ago,
now penniless and homeless; hundreds
watching and praying that the great
levees may hold which are now their
bulwark against additional millions
of loss and many cases of penury.
Careful estimates of the territory
covered and generalization of the
statements of best informed people
indicate the loss up to yesterday is
about $6,000,000, with every pros
pect of two or three millions addi-
tional by the rise above not yet
reaching the lower stretches of the
river. Most of this loss is on the
Missouri side of the river between
Keokuk and Hannibal.
Immense fields are seen in great
lake with the shore line, visible only
with glass, where the high bluffs
bound the bottoms. Islands dotting
the river at it's normal stage have
disappeared except for the tops OF
trees or fringe of high shore will
lows slightly protruding like a cir
cular green coral reef. Occasional
~ q house on piles or stills is seen,
but generally only roofs protrude to
mark the center of farms of corn.
On the edge Of the food river corn
gradually rises on slope, tassels,
tops, ears and stalks appearing in
order. In O few of the half-sub-
merged fields is shocked wheat in
the background, the remnants OF
many more washed to the Gulf Of
Mexico.
Peoria In Imminent Danger of Flood.
Peoria, ILL.,, July 21.-The Illinois
river stands in imminent danger of
causing thousands of dollars worth
of damage to buildings and manu-
factories in Peoria. The damage al
ready caused along the lowlands by
the floods will be but drop in the
bucket as compared with what it will
be if the water gets one foot higher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
Tragedy Over Wearing n Hat,

Ponca City, Ok, July 23.-At q
dance here Joe Schumake, cowboy,
shot and killed Ochan Lessert, a quar-
ter-blood Usage Indian. Lessert was
under the influence of liquor. Schu-
make objected to Lessert wearing his
hat in the dance hall and Lessert re-
taliated by knocking him down. After
shooting Lessert, Schumake stood
the crowd off with his revolver and
escaped.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
NOTED BORDER CHARACTER.
Thomas Deyarmon. Who Wont to Utah
with Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston.
Is Dead ut Horton. Kan.

Helena, Mont, July 23.-Thomas
Deyarmon is dead at Horton, Kan,
where he had gone for the benefit of
his health. He was the founder of
the Virginia City Madisonian, one of
the Oldest papers in the state. Learn
ing the printing trade at indie
pendence, Mo-, he took part in the
border troubles preceding the civil
war and went to Utah with Gen. AL
bert Sydney Johnston to suppress the
Mormon uprising.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
The shelby district Methodist con.

The Shelby district Methodist con
ference, in session near Kings noun
tain, North Carolina, has passed
resolutions condemning the use OF
tobacco as luxurious to the body
and mind, and to some extent to the
SOUL" pledging the members of the
conference to set wholesome ex'
ample" by refraining from indul'
rence in the habit; and expressing
the opinion that mo applicant fol
license to preach or for admission
into the annual conference who uses
tobacco in any form should be u
censed or recommended.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
Had q sham Battle.

Camp McCord, st. Joseph, Mo-, July
23.-ln the presence of an admiring
crowd the Third regiment fought to
victory against the Fourth regiment
last night in the first sham battle Of
this seasons encampment. BY a
well laid plan of attack, the fighting
Third drove the enemy from its
breastworks and forced u surrender
under flag of truce.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

Algernon Sartoris, a grandson OF
Gen. U. S. Grant, is to enter the
army. Young Sartoris is 20 years
old, fine, strapping, athletic fellow.
He is ambitious to serve in the for
eign branch of the army. He was
educated at Oxford university. Dur
ing the Spanish war he served on the
staff of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee as a cap
tain of volunteers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

George J. Charlton, general passen-
ger agent of the Alton road. is in re-
ceipt of postal card, dated at Joliet,
ILL.,, June 90, us follows: Five years
ago / used your road to Joliet, and
have never used any other since"
The writer does not sign his name,
but gives his number, which indicates
that he is still in the penitentiary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
Deceived by q Distress signal.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 23.-William
Delap was robbed of $1,100 and a
gold watch on the outskirts of La
Toilette last night. He was riding
through the woods and, hearing the
Odd Fellows distress signal, re-
sponded to it. Three men accoste6
him, shot him in the shoulder anG
robbed him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26
The population of Kansas city.

Kansas City, No., July 21.-Hoye's
Kansas City directory for 1902, which
will be issued about August 5, will
show a gain in the city's population
over 1901 of approximately $4,000.
The general manager of the COM
pany estimates the city's population
at 245.35O.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-26

Senator Vest, whose magnificent
eulogy of the late Wade Hampton
closed with quotation from Tenny-
son, is said to outrank any of his
colleagues in familiarity with Amer
lean and English poetry. His COM
mand of quotations is simply amaz-
ing and in addition he is a classical
scholar of high attainment.