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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
Grand Lodge Honored Him.

J. /. Norton. of Salina, has been
presented with gold medal by the
grand lodge, ]. o. o. F., of Kansas,
for continuous membership in the
order for a period of so years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
simpson Guessed the Vote.

"Jim" Simpson, of Mcpherson, col
lcctor of internal revenue, is one OF
the persons who guessed the exact
vote in Kansas, and will share in the
capital prize of $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
Claim 81 for Pringle.

The managers I the Pringle speak
crship boom claim 81 republican
Legislative pledges for the Usage
county man.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
GODDARD WIN Ask for $4,000.

Attorney General GODDARD, in his re-
port, urges the legislature to appro-
pirate $4,000 for expenses in tho
Colorado irrigation litigation
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
ne SOLD Unsatisfactory LightH.

John Slsimin was hanged in efiigy
at Bonner Springs, fianked by two
battered smoky lanterns. He had
sold unsatisfactory street lamps to
the city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
Gnre 5000 In Prizes.

The poultry show at Manhattan
last week was n big success, us
fowls being shown by 65 exhibitors.
Six hundred dollars in prizes were
given.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
Offers to Build Good Roads.

At the coming session of the legis-
lature a bill will be introduced to
grant Mr.. Jewett, warden of the
state penitentiary. permission to put
down a brick sidewalk connecting
Lansing with Leavenworth. The
brick for the walk is made at the
penitentiary, and all the labor in
the way of grading and placing the
brick can be done by prisoners. IL
the walk is put down shade trees
will be planted. In addition, Mr..
Jewett wants a bill passed granting
permission to work prisoners on the
public roads. If allowed to do so, he
will build macadamized roads into
Wyandotte county and improve the
roads in Delaware, Paramount and
Stranger townships.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-12-13
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The Best Kansas News.
Demand for Scientific Farmers.

Although the Kansas state agri-
cultural college ut Manhattan is one
of the largest institutions of its kind
In the United States, and one of three
to graduate students from n four
year course, it cannot supply the de-
mand of the Kansas farmers for edu-
Gated and professional farmers. Z.
r. Nichols, president of the college,
said that the demand for profession
al farmers for farm foremen even at
fected the supply of teachers in the
college. "Many of the members Of
our faculty." said Mr.. Nichols, shave
been offered large salaries by
wealthy farmers in the state for
their services as farm foremen. In
some cases this salary is larger than
that the state is paying them, and
some of them have quit to take the
better places"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
NEBRASKA GETS A DRENcHlNG
Heavy Rains of Thursday and Friday
visit Many Sections Over
the state.

THAYER. Neb., July 1e.-(special.)--
Last evening there was seven inches OF
rain fell in four hours. principally along
Lincoln creek. In a few minutes the
banks Of the creek were overlooking crops
and harvest fields. A number Of farmers
lost their wheat and some cornfelds were
damaged. 1t is the largest food ever
known here.
TABLE ROCK, Neb., July 1e.-(special.)
For the fifth time this season the Me-
maha river again came out Of Its banks
last night and Is again over the low
grounds. This was owing to the heavy
rainfall Of Thursday night. It is not
thought It will be as high this time. how
ever. as at the last rise.
SEWARD, Neb.. July 1s.-(special.)-
Seward was visited Thursday night by
the heaviest rainfall OF the season,
amounting to 5.12 inches. The Blue and
Plum creek are very high and several
bridges are In danger Of going out.
Several fields Of wheat have been
threshed here and the yield reported from
thirty to forty bushels per acre. but the
quality is not very good owing to the ex-
treme wet weather during harvest. Oats
will be a fair crop. although 1t is ripen-
ing uneven and is quite badly down and
will be diflcult to harvest.
CENTRAL CITY, Neb., July ls.-spe-
~cial)-Three inches Of rain fell Thursday
afternoon and night. flooding many cellars.
A light rain fell nearly all day Friday.
HOWARD. Neb.. July 19.-(special.)-
Rain began falling about s o'clock Thurs
day evening, continuing till past midnight,
with light s%prinkllng since, the amount as
reported by Observer Fleming being 1.91
inches.
EwnaNfin0 re louy land. The puhaaf oxar
was in shock last week. and the few days
Of dry weather had so dried out the shocks
that threshing and stacking had Just nicely
begun.
HUMBOLDT. Neb., July 1s.-(special)-
This section Of the state was drenohed
again with two heavy showers Thursday
The moisture came In SUFFICIENT amount to
check the haying and harvesting, which
was quite we'll under way.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
TO GET GLIMPSE OF THE WORLD
EIeven-Year-OId Edgar lobe of Table
Rock Starts Sightseeing Penni-
less and Thinly Clad.

TABLE ROCK, Neb., July 1~s.-(special)
Edgar lobe. the 11-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. s. J. Jobe of this place, is very
adventurous for one so young. He left
home here penniless Sunday evening, July
6, supposedly for Sabetha. Kan, barefoot,
without even a coat, having absolutely
nothing on but a shirt, trousers, old straw
hat and a wealth of bright red hair. The
mother Of the child was at sabetha, Kan,
caring for q sick daughter. She came
home three days since and the family
were greatly surprised to hear that the
boy had not been there, nor had they
heard from him.
Thursday Mr.. Jobe got q message BY
wire from Emerson, Ia, from Arthur Ro-
man. who Is In business there, telling him
the boy was there and asking what to do
with him. The father sent an order for
a ticket. to be delivered to the boy, who
was to be put on the train and sent home.
That night the boy disappeared, together
with a young tramp IS or 20 years Of age,
who was travelling with him, the presump-
ton being that he desired to keep the
young lad.
II anyone in Iowa finds a red-headed boy
Of II travelling with al older one and they
will communicate with the parents here
the young rover may be located and re-
turned to his parents.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Pickpocket Caught in the Act.

DAVID CITY. Neb,. July 1s.-(special)-
During the race meeting here this week
the city was infested with gamblers Of all
kinds and descriptions. The light fingered
gentry was not In evidence until yesterday
Just before the gambling outht boarded
the Northwestern train east. A. W. simp-
kins' pocketbood was taken. Mr.. Slmpkins
detected the thief and struck him as he
ran, causing him to drop the pocketbook.
It was then recovered by Mr.. Simpkins.
Some Of the accompliees OF the pickpockst
came to his rescue, but the timely appear
ance OF a policeman prevented further
trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
PiIger in Brief.

PILGER, Neb., July 19.-(speciaI. AL
though this locality has had abundant rain
lately, the crops are in excellent condition
and there will be a full crop Of all kinds
Of grain. The prospects are good for an
immense crop of corn.
G, F. Husbands, general merchandise
has sold out to e. W. Kruger, formerly
of wisner. Neb.
Eaton & Eaton are preparing to move
their stock Of furnishing goods. boots and
shoes, from Emerson, Ia, to open up a
new store at this place.
Mrs. Ida J. Rogers of this place died
Thursday and was buried in the knights
OF Pythias cemetery here Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

near this city. died last night Of blood
poisoning. About a week 9 the young
man was kicked upon the head by a horse.
The wound was a very slight one and he
paid no attention TO Il until last Sunday.
He then noticed that Il had liberated and
he laneed It With an old razor. Yesterday
morning he became suddenly I'll and de-
lirious and he expired in great agony at
1880 in the evening. He was 20 years Of
are.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
HAILSToRM WORKS HAVOC
Sweeps over Fields Near Bennington,
Devastating G<owing Corn and
Entailing Heavy Losses.

BENNINGTON, Neb.. July 1s.-(special
observation-disclosures are received here to-
night OF a heavy fall Of hail north of this
place. The storm area was about a mile
In extent, reaching from two to three
miles north Of town. It's course was from
west to east.
Farmers in the vicinity say that much
corn was injured, the hailstones breaking
down the stalks and lying on the ground
for an hour after the storm.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Prey Of Circus sharpers.

WEST POINT, Neb.. July 1~o.-Cspeciai.)
-Howe's circus visited the town yester-
day and a number OF farmers were victim
lied by the bunco game and short change
racket played on them by the ticket SELL
ers and hangerson Of the show. A warrant
was sworn out for the arrest Of one Of the
men, but when the sheriff arrived on the
scene the fellow had so altered his APP
p%earance that the victim refused to swear
that IL was the same man.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
August Carnival for Humboldt.

HUMBOLDT, Neb.. July 1s.-(special.)-
The business men Of the city have COM
pleted arrangements for their second an
nual fall carnival and street fair, and the
dates are August 2s. 20 and 80. An in
teresting program Is being arranged for
the first two days. while the last will be
devoted to ball games and horse races. The
secretary. Charles G. Carter. is already
putting out the advertising matter and the
prospects are that in magnitude the coming
event will exceed that OF last year. which
was most successful.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Farm Lands I'm Demand.

BRADSHAW. Neb.. July 1s.-(special.)-
York county farm lands are in big de-
mand and York county farmers who are
not caring to sell will not put q price on
their land. Yesterday e. D. Smith. farmer
Of Arborville township. met a land buyer
and was asked what his price was on his
farm. Mr.. Smith offered It for S51.25 per
acre. and the buyer took him up at once
and closed the deal.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

knife. -Four gashes we're cut through Mr..
oldheld's clothing. but he escaped with but
scratches. BY this time the attention Of
passers-by was attracted to the spot and
the fellow gave up the fight and ran down
the alley. Chase was given, but the as
sailant made away in the darkness.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Beatrice RaiIroader Promoted.

BEATRICE. Nebd July 1s.-(special.)-
Grant Thromburg. who has been CONNER
cial agent at this point for the Rock Is
land road for many years, has been pro-
NOTED to the position of division freight
agent at Topeka, Kan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
40 Reconstruct GaRe BridEe..

BEATRICE. Neb., July 1s.-(special)e
The Board Of Supervisors is holding its
annual summer meeting here. Among tho
important matters to be taken up by the
board is the construction Of bridges In
different parts of the county which were
either damaged or washed away by the re-
cent flood.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Extensive Preparation for Assembly

FULLERTON. Neb.. July 1~9.-(special.)
Now hat one-fare rates have been Sc
cured on several railroads, a large at
tendance is expected at the Central Me-
braska assembly to be held here August
IL to 20 inclusive. Special features on
the excellent program which have been
booked are addresses by Hon. J. H. Mickey
and Hon. w. H. Thompson.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
New Publication for Graf.

TECUMsEH. Neb.. July 1e.-(special.)-
little town of Graf. which is on the
Burlington railroad, in the eastern part Of
this county, is going to have q weekly
newspaper. 1t will be styled the Graf
c DR.. Casteline, a local physician,
will be publisher and the first number is
expected to appear In a few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

TEcUMsEH. Neb.. July ls.-(speciai)-
William oldheld. a clerk here. was as
saulted last evening. At ESQ, before clos
Ing the store, he stepped out into a rear
alley. HIS assailant grabbed him by the
shoulder In the darkness. evidently intend
ing TO rob him, but Mr.. oldneld stood him
on. He then came at Mr.. oldneld with a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
story of Fight Discredited.

GUNNISoN. Colo. July 19.-No con-
hrmation has been received of the report
that a battle had taken place between the
Marshall pass train robbers and deputy
sherlns and II is discredited- The trail
IL is believed they have either made good
their escape or are In hiding near the scene
OF the robbery.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Many seek government Places.

YORK, Neb.. July 19.--(special. )-There
are over thirty applicants for the position
of mail carrier and on next Saturday each
Of the applicants will be examined. The
city of York will be entitled to three mail
carriers. Owing to the Increased popula-
ton, many believe that It will require the
services Of at least four or ave carriers
to give a good service.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Churches Hold Union Services.

HUMBOLDT. Neb.. July 1s.-(speciaI)-
The local ministers OF all denomination
have inaugurated q system Of holding
union services in the city park each Sun
day evening, the meetings to be In charge
Of first one pastor and then another. The
6rst open-sir service occurred last Sunday
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Lighting System Nears CompIeto,

AUBURN. Neb.. July 1s.-Cspecial.)-The
work Of the electric light company In
erecting poles and placing wires is pro-
crossing rapidly and Auburn will soon
have twelve arc lights on It's streets of
1000 candle power.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
old Settlers to Take Outing.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., July 19.-(Special.)-
The old settlers Of southeastern Nebraska
have made arrangements to hold their an
nual picnic at the Rothenberger grove. east
Of this city, on August 20 and 2l.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Father Choka Laid to Rest.

WEST POINT. Neb.. July l~s.-(Speclal)
The remains Of Very Rev. Father Choka
were brought to this city last evenins
under the care Of Dean Ruesing. A mum
Der Of the parishioners of the dead
ehurohman escorted the body to his old
home, where II lay in state until this
morning, when solemn requiem mass was
celebrated by Father Ruesing and the re-
mains were inferred.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Pythians Hold Annual Picnic.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., July 19.-(spe-
cial.)-The Knights Of Pythias held their
annual picnic Thursday, A large crowd
was in attendance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Alleged Assailant Goes to jail.

HASTINGS, Neb.. July 1s.-(speciai
Telegram. )-James Fuller was taken be-
fore County Judge DUNCAN today to answer
to the charge of criminal assault. He was
examined and bound over to the district
court in the sum Of $1,000. Failing to Sc
cure bond he was remanded to the county
tail,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
sabbath School to Meet at rhuyer

THAYER. Neb., July 19.-(special.)-
The Northeast District Sunday School con-
vention will be held at the Methodist
Episcopal church at Thayer on Sunday,
July q. 1t promises to be well attended.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
sheriff VIII utilize BIoodhounds.

TECUMsEH. Neb.. July 1s..-(special.)-
Sheriff w. H. Cummings has bought two
trained bloodhounds. which he will use In
tracking criminals. He paid s125 for the
animals.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer sunday and Mon
day f. Che for
Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Foreeast:
For Nebraska. South and North Dakota
Fair and warmer Sunday and Monday.
For lows and Missouri-Fair and warmer
Sunday and Monday.
For Ilinois-occasional showers Sun
day; Monday fair. with rising tempera-
ture; fresh north to northeast winds.
For Kansas-Fair and warmer In north
east portion; Monday fair.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
MAHA, July 19-Omcial record OF tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
years:
1902. 1901. 1900. 1884
Maximum temperature. "a IS IS So
Minimum temperature. s. 70 IS IS
Mean temperature ........ 20 IS IS "a
Ftecipilauon N.............. VI 60 90 90
Record % temperature and precipitation
az Omaha for this day and since March /,
Deficiency for the 4
Total excess since March 1................Is l
Normal precipitation ................. .i5 inch
Deficiency for the day-..-........, IA inch
Total rainfall since March L.. IL inches
Excess since March 1............... .3 inch
Deficiency for cor. period 1901. -. So inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1900. -! az inches
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
District Court at Hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb., July 1s.-(speciaI.)-
Judge Adams held a special session Of
district court here Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20

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carelessness. Don't be care
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the hair, makes it stay with
you. II always restores color
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soft and smooth.
81 was bothered greatly with dan
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
BELGENLAND IS DISABLED
American Liner Breaks Down and is TOwed
into Halifax.
ANXIETY At QUEENSTOWN NOW ENDED
teamer Compelled TO Drift al Sea
Until Sighted by scholar and
Taken Into Port In
safety.

HALIFAX. N. s.. July 1s.-The American
line steamship Belgenland, from Philadel-
phia for Queenstown and Liverpool, was
brought to this port today In tow Of the
Harrison line steamer Scholar. Belgen-
land broke it's shaft on July 9 in latitude
40.57 north, longitude 51.07 west. Three
days later in response to signals of dis
tress It vas picked up by Scholar, which
was on It's way from Galveston to Liver
pOol
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Yoans Man pies ef nIood P~oInonin.

SUPERIOR. Neb.. July ls.-(speciaI.)-
Ray Hodge. son OF a prominent farmer
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Passengers All Well.

Today just as news Of the anxiety felt
at Queenstown for the safety OF Belgenland
was received here the two steamers were
sighted and several hours later they came
to anchor In this harbor.
Belgenland has on board 129 FIRST class
and seventy-tour second class passengers
and all we're reported we'll. The accident
caused little excitement. There has been
q mutual exchange Of compliments be-
tween oflcers and passengers Of the former
that those on board bore themselves SO
calmly in peril and on the part Of the
latter that the officers by their GOODNESS
and judgment brought their vessel safely
through the experience.
Among the passengers was a party OF
art students. league members from Buff
falo, N. Y, bound on a three-months' trip
to Europe, n a Cook excursion.
The fracture was In the intermediate
section. Examination showed that the yes
sells hull had suffered no damage. The en-
gineers made repairs by placing sheet bands
over the shaft and the machinery was
started. In half an hour the bands broke
and the steamer was again helpless
Further efforts to make repairs we're fruit
less and for the next four days the steamer
lay drifting. while constant watch "a.
maintained for q vessel. During his tryinl
period, the officers say, the passengers le-
haved In an admirable manner. No rough
weather was encountered. Twice a distant
craft was seen and signals were made, but
apparently they were not seen, for nc
help came.
Sighted by Scholar.
On Sunday, July 10, at 2 a. m. a light wa,
sighted and four rockets were sent up. The,
were seen and soon Scholar was steamins
alongside. t.r
When Scholars captain learned of the sit.
uation he decided to abandon his voyage
and tow the disabled vessel to Halifax. II
three hours, or at 5 o'clock Sunday morning
lines were in position and the steamer
started back.
The weather continued fine and, save FOL
heavy seas encountered south Of Sable isl.
and, the passage was made without mishap
OF the passengers on Belgenland, ninet,
Of the first class will proceed to Liverpoo
at the first opportunity and forty will pro,
coed to their homes.
Scholar will proceed at once for It's desti
nation.
Captain Hill Of Belgenland said that h,
sailed from Philadelphia July 8. with IA
vorable weather a good trip was in prospec
and on the morning Of July Q the vessel wal
In latitude 4o:67, longitude 51:07. near tn,
western islands. Then the shaft broke.
NEW YORK, July 19.-on board Belgen
land was a party Of tourists travelling unde
arrangements made by Thomas Cook & Son
On receipt of news of the accident the nrn
arranged to have Vaderland call at Halifa,
and sail with the party for Southampton
from which point the tour will be carrie,
out as originally planned.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-20
Local. RECORD.

Hecord o. temperature and ORGANIZATION
az Omaha for this day and since March /,
~;
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16

L = a Toilet, Shaving and Smoking Sets. Collar, Cuff and Handkerchief Boxes. Children's solid gold chased Rings,
 35c up children's solid gold stone set rings, $1 up Ladies solid chased Rings, $1 up. Ladies stone set Rings, $1 up Mems heavy chased solid gold Rings, $1.9S Ladies signet or monogram solid gold Rings, $175 Mems heavy stone set and signet Rings, from s up Boys stone set solid gold Rings. $1 up 14 KARA GOLD. FILLED RINGS. Fancy stone set gold filled Rings
 25c up
 LADIES' WATCHES. Ladies' nickel Watches, stem wind and set, $19S Ladies solid sterling Silver Watch es,. $2.oSs Ladies hunting case Watches. Amer ican movement, gold alloy cases,
 s3.9s Ladies' II karat gold filled 0 size Watches, $S.50 Ladies 14 karat solid gold Watch es. Waltham movement, from $50, S19.5O
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
A CENTURY AGO.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec 16.-That wheat was grown in Alaska a century ago is proven by the discovery of two old four mills built by the subjects of the czar One of these has been dis covered on Wood Island in southeast ern Alaska and the other in the in terior The former mill has just been investigated by R. B. Taylor of the Smithsonian institution He says the old four mill was built by the Rus sians early in the last century.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Winter Brings Trouble

To the poor '.cops." When the side walk is icy or not passable on account of snow, etc the blue coats must look for the comfort of the travelling pub lice The limb of the law notifies the tenant to do his duty. Of course he isn't obliged to notify, but he wants to make himself too busy. Nine hundred and ninety-nine times out of 1000 it's the lady of the house he speaks to-. and he often gets sharp answer. Of course she thinks he's got a cheek to tell her to do such work, and who'd blame her? She doesn't own the side walk, but that cuts no figure with his royal highness; he's simply doing his duty. Say, a certain s.cop" notified a certain lady four days ago to clean off her walk. She told him she wasn't able. But, madam, you can get a kid to do it for dime, responded the brass buttoned gentleman. In sec ond she said, Here's dollar and you do the job. I'll give dollar to see a cop work ten minutes" Well, it's needless to say this lady doesn't drink our tea and coffee, because the kind we sell is a good brain tonic. and in such a case if she drank our tea she would thank the policeman for giving her a chance to do her duty before asking her to walk up to the chief s.moguPs" desk with two dollars. Remember, our coffee is always the best quality and fresh roasted, at
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
FLYING CAsEYS PENN ANT. ,,
The New York Leaves San Francisco for Santa Barbara.

San Francisco, Dec, 16.-The flag ship New York. flying the pennant of Rear Admiral Casey, will leave port tomorrow for Santa Barbara and will remain there until after Christmas. The departure of the New York will leave this harbor without warship, but Admiral Casey expects to return here in about three weeks,