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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-19

Sam'l H. Smith and Chas. L
Smith attended the Democratic
Congressional convention at Gi
rard Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-19

The advertising gang of the Re-
union Association will start out In
a few days putting up paper adver-
Using the Big Reunion. The adver-
tising matter 10 exceptionally fine
this wear,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-19

Mrs. C. F. Noble will leave about
the fret of August for Colorado,
where she will spend the balance OF
the heated term.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-19

The Baxter Sash and Door Co. 10
figuring on the work for fine court
house at Vinita, I. T.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-19

This 10 a mighty good time to cut
weeds. Cut them close now and you
won't have much more trouble with
them this year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-07-19

Good pasture, with shade and
running water, can be had by ap
plying to Walter Sullivan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-03

the rest Of the nation. NC snouiu pass. Tor N
stance. wise employers liability act for the Dis
trtct OF Columbia, and We need such an act in
our navy yards Railroad companies n the DIS
frogs.
The safety appliance law, for the better pro
pesees which, ssl passed a in isos vent no full
effect on Aug. l.. 1901. 1t has resulted in avert
ing thousands OF casualties. Experience shows.
to perfect this law A bill to provide for this
passed the senate at the last session. 1t is to be
hoped TINT. some such measure may now be en-
acted into law.
There is a growing tendency to provide for the
publication OF masses OF documents for which
there is no public demand and for the printing OF
which there is real necessity Large numbers
Of volumes are turned out BY the government
printing presses for which there is Justification
Nothing should be printed by any Of the depart
ments unless It contains something OF permanent
value, and the congress could with advantage cut
down very materially on all the printing which,
1t has now become customary to provide. Th+
argument against the position Of those who are
inclined on abstract grounds to advocate the GOV
ernments doing any work which can with pro
priety he left in private hands.
Gratifying progress has been made during tn
year in the extension Of the merit sy.tem OF mai.
ing appointments in the Eovernm9n, service. u
should be extended by law to the District OF Co
iumbia. II Is much 10 I've desired hat our
suar syst m I've established by law on basi,
providing for appointment and promotion only IN
consequence OF proved n ness.
Through wise provision Of the congress at it,
last session the White House, which had become
disasured by nconvrnous additions and changes
has now bcen restored 10 what 1t planned
be by Washington. In .aaking the restoratic'
the utmost care has been exercised TO
near as possible to the early plans and 10 suppl
mpnt thrsc plans by ear tul study Of su
buildings as that of the University OF VIRGIN
which was built by jefferson. The White Hon
is the properly of the nation and so far a.
compatible with living therein 1t should be K
as Ii originally was. for the same reasons tia
we keep Mount Vernon az II originally waA The
stately simplicity Of Its architecture Is an ex
preston Of the character Of the period In which
| II was built and is In accord with the purpose,
| It was designe to serve. It is a good thing to
| preserve such buildings as historic monument.
| which keep alive our sense Of continuity with the
nations past
| The reports Of the several executive depart
| ments are submitted TO the congress with THU
communication. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-03
The annual report of George E. Rob-


The annual report of George E. Rob-
erts, director of the mint, shows that
large amount of silver has been coined
during the year. The coinage of silver
dollars amounted to $19,402,800, and
the coinage of subsidiary silver to S1o,-
1869, making total of $30,106,360.
These millions of silver dollars are be-
ing coined right along at the ratio of l6
to 1, and are full.legal tender for ell
ordinary debts. For all ordinary debt
paying purposes they are just as valu-
able as gold coins, although their bull
lion value is not one half as much.
This is another proof that there is value
in the money attribute which the law
creates. The bullion in a silver dollar
Is not worth SO cents before it is coined
and clothed with its debt paying power,
but with that use added its value is in
creased and it is readily accepted by
everyone because it can be used by
everyone. This immense coinage of
silver is helping to make times better,
helping to relieve the money market in
New York City which for the past few
months has been none too good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-03
NOTICE OF LEVY AND SALE.
Delaware Couiity %.

S Sssawas OF d 1aw1; ISIS.
trustee s oi ihs Estate Of Pa S Hickey and
name of Frank 3. Dick i o.. BanLrupts
" Thomas .a Resse e. plckey john
Gillian Dickey, James Nelson Dickev. FEM
Y Mickey. var n Blakely Dickey, Bessie =;
Aaron Blak " hickey and Madena d. Dunlap:
You are hereby notified that by virtue OF a
speci 1 Execution to me directed. issued out Of
he state If Iowa in and for Delawar County
upon n judgment rendered In said Court. In
favor of the First National Bank Of Man;
J. E. Dunlap, defendants. for the sum of Thr
Thousand One Hundred Forty-seven and 10
100 Dollars debt. and Seventy-one and 47-lt9
25-100 Dollars COSTS have levied upon the fol-
lowing described real estate. to-wit: The undiy-
ided q of Lot No. 7a'd Lot No; g. exceEt the N.
pard. of the snb-diy. of the north Of the south
west g the 9Th y. NJ: together with all build
pr misses; said mortgaged premises being par
iicularly described by metes and bounds as fol.
lows: Commencing at q stake IL the center o.
the highv ay 80 Inns west and CHI 'lns and 2t1s
links south OF the northeas corner OF the north
st y of the southwest x Of section Il, town
ship 81 north range west Of tn" 5th = NJ; ID
thence south chains. thence east chains
thence south chains and 50 links, thence est
chairs. thence north t, the place of beginning.
except parcel of land. commencing AZ pom,
; rods north Of the south-Aast corner o. the
aforesaid land covered by said mortgage. then g
vest 5,a rods thence north 3 rods. thence east
IN DIS. hence. SOU h rods to place Of begin.
/ II ng of VIII CHI Won are IN actu+ occupancy snd
no session. ami tina, on the 26th day Of necem-
her, A ID 1919. ut two O'Clock p. m at the
Court House dor in Manchester. iowa. viii
racep to sci the same In satisfaction Of said
! Execution. together with III legally accruine
Z costs
! Dated this 18th day of November A D 1872
r. W FISpEL,
49-w2 Sheriff of Delaware County, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-03
Notice of final Report.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA IN AND FOE
DELAWARE COUNTY.

In the matter q # the Estate Notice.
Elizabeth Coonrod, deceased
To Mary Raglan. George Coonrod. David Coon
rod. Albert Curler. christopher Curler, Frank
surlcr. Mary Trip. Hattie Jeiieries. Susie
orrin Davis. Jane Les. Electa Kelsey. J. j,
oonrod. Daniel CooDrod. Hannah Taylor
stella Whitman, Lizzie Whitman. Gust
o'nell, Wary Cnonrod. Grace Coonrod, N G
Coonrod. Isabel Lee. Christiana Rowley, and
all others whom 1t may concern:
You are hereby notified that there Is now Oh
file in the office OF the clerk of the district court
of Iowa, in and for Delaware County, the finR
report Of j .. roonrod. executor Of the estate
of Elizabeth Coonrod, deceased. and that by an
order ~ Judge of said court. said report has
has been set for hearing at 9 O'Clock p M. on
the 18th day of December. 1902. at the Cour,
House in anchester. said Delaware Count,
at which time and p ace you may appear ant
show csuse If any you have. shy said re- or,
should not be approved. and said administrator
di. charged and his bOndsmen released.
Manchester. Iowa, December 2. 1902.
BRONSON & CARR. J.O. COoNRoD,
Attorneys. 49.2w Executor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-03
Norl F. OF EvY AND SALE.

Dated this 25th day of November. A D 1872
r. W FISHEL.
49w2 Sheriff of Delaware County. Iowa.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
Hard Luck For m Actress.

Perhaps one of the most trying con- tretemps that occurred on the Ameri- can stage, writes Julia Marlowe, over- took sister artist of mine when she was giving the first performance of a serious and elaborate play in an impor- tant American city. In the great emo. tional scene the sister of the character played by my friend falls at her feet in passion of tears and entreaties. The heroine stoops to raise the strick- en creature and in tones that unite pleading and command cries, "Get up, Anne; get up"
 On the evening in question one of that breed of imp children, a gallery boy, amid the deathlike silence which followed the great outburst, clucked twice. after the manner of one starting horse. It would have been q phe- nomenally self restrained audience that could have resisted such a lapse from the sublime to the ridiculous. The scene went to pieces, the curtain was rung down, and the actress sought her dressing room in gale of hysterics.- Saturday Evening Post.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
THE KING SNAKE.
He Is the Deadly Enemy of Every
 Poisonous Reptile.

Of all kind provisions of nature per haps the manner in which snakes are brought into the world is the most re- markable. AS rule all harmless snakes are matched from eggs, arriv- ing in patches of from thirty to eighty. The poisonous snakes, on the other hand, are born in filters of from seven to eleven in number. There are ex- captions to the rule, of course, but they are few and unimportant, for, though the deadly king cobra lays her eggs to be matched by the sun, they are few in number, unlike the colonies deposited by the harmless snakes.
 Chief among the enemies of the snakes are the reptiles themselves Cannibalism is general among the crea- lures, the smaller snake serving as food to the larger one. But chief of all snakes that hunt their own kind for the pleasure of slaughter is the long, slender king snake, constructor by habit and flash in his movements. Among all reptiles the king snake alone may truly be said to be the friend of man. He is found through out the whole south. where the rattler and moccasin abound, stunning himself and preying for slaughter. Picked up by human hand, the reptile seems pleased with the touch. He makes no effort to escape. but twines about his captor's arm and makes himself comfortable.
 To the rattlesnake and to every oth. CT dangerous snake. large or small. the king snake is a terror. The poison of rattler has no more effect on him than so much moonshine. Instinctive. ly the rattler knows his match and at sight of king snake tries to escape. if possible. Ir fight the king snake re- lies wholly upon his incredible speed. If the movements of an ordinary snake seem quick to the human eye. the movements of king snake would seem instantaneous. In twinkle the long. lank fellow has wound himself about the throat of an antagonist and. his sinewy coils closing about the oth. CTS throat, chokes the wind out of him.-New York Times.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
HindoO Weddings.

Hndoo weddings usually come in the hot months, when the families have leisure to prepare for them, but an as- trologer must select an suspicious day for the event. The groom is ready for his preliminary game of diplomacy, which is scarcely more than "bluff." This is q preterse to visit the sacred Gangcs at Benares and wash away his sins in it's healing waters. Generally there would not be time before the wedding day to complete such jour- hey when the groom undertakes it, but the readiness must be shown, and the company sets out. When the brides father meets them and dissuades the groom from such an undertaking, he is very ready to stop. He is assured, moreover, that his sins have not been so grievous as to need cleansing before his nuptials. If the brides father is satisfied with his spiritual condition, the young man may need say no more, but he returns and prepares the thali, or gold badge. that all married women must wear suspended from their necks. -Woman's Home Companion.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
MAIL CARRIERS CAR FARE.
Companies Are Paid Lump Sum by
 the Government.

Most people who spend S25 year for car fare consider that they are con. tributng literally toward the dividends of the company" remarked q postal clerk. "but Uncle Sam spends nearly S250000 year for the transportation of carriers in street cars in the different free delivery cities.
 "For instance. including substitutes there are 215 carriers in Washington. You may have observed that carriers, when riding on the surface roads. do not pay fares either with tickets or in cash. The free delivery system allots the Washington city postotfice an an. nual allowance of S4.00O to be used ex- clusively for the car fare of letter car riers. The postmaster is authorized to make contract with the companies tG transport all carriers while on duty for a lump sum. which he does. The car rier must have his pouch with him, which is sign manual to the conduct or that he is on duty. the mere wear. ing of his uniform being insufficient.
 "rhis rule obtains in some cities. while in others special tickets are sold at special rates to be used only by car ricrs, or the cash ie handed direct to the carrier for :. certain number of daily trips. depending upon the prac- tice. Thus. while Washington receives $4.000. Chicago gets $26,000 for letter carriers car fare because of its large territorial extent and distance between stations on the prairie, oftentimes ne- cessitating double fare by the car rier. Boston is allowed $13,500 and New York and Philadelphia about $10,- GOO each. Few people know that the government eXpends such large sum yearly for such trivial cause."- Washington Post.
 The Way Out.
 "How did you ever manage to get out of buying your wife that opera cloak that she wanted so much?"
 Say. Bill. that was easy. told her that I would buy it for her on her thirty-ffth birthday and asked her to let me know tle time."-Detroit Free
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
A July SnoyvstOrm.

In the year lS39 snowstorm swept over New York on the 9th of July. It was Monday, and the fireworks. which were then set off in front of the city hall in celebration of the glorious Fourth. had been kept over from Sat urday The weather was pleasant enough in the morning and during the greater part of the afternoon. but to- ward dusk heavy clouds appeared in the sky. northwest wind followed, the thermometer went down to 31 de- grees-one degree below freezing-and the snowfakes came down at lively gait. Men who went out that night wore their winter overcoats and did
 not find them uncomfortable. for the cold lasted for bours.-New York Press.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
The Table Napkin.

Curiously enough, that article now considered almost indispensable, the table napkin. was first used only by children and was adopted by elder members of the family about the mid dle of the fifteenth century. In eti- quette books of an earlier date than this among other sage pieces of advice for children are instructions about wip- ing their fingers and lips with their napkins.
 It seems that the tablecloth was long enough to reach the floor and served the grown people in place of napkins. When they did begin to use napkins, they placed them first on the shoulder, then on the left arm and finally tied them about the neck.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
Too Realistic.

During a performance of Captain Lapalsse' at Valencia theater some years ago an incident occurred which, for lifelike effect. left nothing to be de- sired During the said play some of the actors ming!e with the spectators in order to cooperate from the body of the house. No sooner had Miralles, the actor, taken his seat in the stalls than a daring pickpocket robbed him of his gold watch AIiralles seized the man by his coat collar and called out in deep bass voice:
 Police. Help. Thicves.
 The audience, taking this little cpl sode to be part of the performance, roared with laughter. Even the police men joined in without stirring hand or foot.
 "This is no farcc!' cried the actor in tones of despair. 'TEe fellow has got my watch!
 The voice sounded so natural that the audience broke into loud applause at "such excellent fooling." Meanwhile the thief managed to break away from bis captor and escaped.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
FILIPINO NAMES.
cany Have Their Origin Explained
 by Fanciful Legends.

Many Filipino names. have had their origin explained by fanciful legends and traditions. Every name has meaning.
 Jaro Is called by uneducated Visa vans Salog, which means cup. The leg end which purports to give the deriva tion of this name dates back to the time when the monkeys and parrots ruled the islands. Once there was Il great drought, and there was no place where water was to be found in all the mountains. So scouts were sent out to look for water, and they tray ecd many miles until they came to a spot where the river flowed all the year and where food was always plen- ty. They took cup of water to prove their find and went back to their com. panions, who journeyed to the water and called the place Salog, or cup. When the babes adopted by the mon. keys after the slaughter at Iloilo grew up and possessed the land. they re- tained the name.
 Lyncod in Visayan means "sit down" The town of Lyncod, thirty miles from Iloilo, is said to have received its name because the first settlers were climbing the mountain when they became tired and said. "Let us sit down." They sat down where the town now stands and found the place so agreeable that they remained and built the town.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
Why Boiled Water Freezes Easily.

Water which is hot of course cannot freeze until it has parted with its heat; but water that has been boiled will, other things being equal. freeze sooner than water which has not been boiled. A slight disturbance of water disposes 1t to freeze more rapidly, and this is the cause which accelerates the freeZ- ing of boiled water. The water that has been boiled has lost the air natu- rally contained in it, which on exposure to the atmosphere it begins again to attract and absorb. During this proc ess of absorption a motion is neces- sarily produced among its particles, slight certainly and imperceptible, yet probably sufficient to accelerate it's congelation. In unboiled water this disturbance does not exist; indeed, water when kept perfectly still can be reduced several degrees below the freezing point without it's becoming ice.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

Wantanno-How would you like starving for forty days?
 Binthere-O, it wasn't so bad.
 Wantanno-Wasn't? Have you ever tried it?
 teBinthere-Of course. When I was in college back in Ohio I boarded three months in college boarding club whose steward was pledged not to make the expenses run over $1.75 per week for each man.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

Fond Parent-Why in the name of gumption is that kid of Nexdore's yell ing around our yard?
 Fond Pal entess-Why George! I'm surprised at you! That is our own little Gladys singing!
 Fond Parent-O!
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease. A powder. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a cer- tain cure for sweating. callous and hot, tired aching feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Trial package mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

Naggsby-What do you think of the idea of establishing courts for children exclusively?
 Waggsby Excellent idea. But isn t it shame that some one doesn' t ad- vocate scheme for the promotion of intelligence in parents.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
ADAMS SARSAPARILLA PILLS

Small, delicious, chocolate coated pellets for Constipation, Biliousness, Sickheadaches, Dyspepsia, Etc. 10c, 25c box. At all drug stores.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

Piso's Cure is the best medicine -e ever used for all affections of |. throat and lungs.-WM. o. ENDSLEY Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
HOITT'S SCHOOL

Parents desiring home influences beautiful surroundings, perfect climate, careful super vision, and thorough mental. moral and phys ical training for their boys, will find all these requirements fully met at Hoitt's s School, Menlo Park San Mateo County, Cal. Send for Catalogue
 Twelfth year begins August 12th.
 IRA G. HOTTT, Ph. D., Principal.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's 8 Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
Oh, That Awful Breath!

Perfumes disguise offensive breath. but Cas- carets Candy Cathartic remove the cause and provide a quick, permanent remedy. All drug gists, 10c, 25c, 50c.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21
ADAMS SARSAPARILLA PILLS

A grand medicine to purify the Blood. They Cure Constipation, Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Sick IHead- aches. 10c, 25c.
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

elTQ Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness THO after first days of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve
 estorer. Send for FREE % trial bottle and treat iss DR R. II. KLINE Ltd s3l Arch St.. Philadelphia. Pa
Holbrook argus., 1902-06-21

"Mary,' said the young husband. in hollow accents, did you get the recipe for these biscuits out of the cook book?"
 "Yes, dear," she replied nervously; "why do you ask?"
 Nothing, pet-er-only l didn't think cook books were such heavy literature. e.-Baltimor News.
 Hamlin's Wizard Oil is the proper remedy to use in Rheumatism, Neural gia, aches, pains, bruises, soreness almost everyone knows it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-04

Mr.. LEROY y. BEATTY. assistant editor Of
the - 3. viAiior, preached an able sermon IN
the Helhodist church last sunday naornine
sns rSs aso bis v.s
tally enjoyed.
DR. J. A. MoyYET. OF Chester. has been
Conducting special services In the A. Il. p
church for the past week. He 10 In abl.
2resebsr and one whom % We al snan.d sp.ei bear
ious Sins" vss especially good.
woRx on the new payemsnts 10 progress
sng rspidiy and Abbsvills viii soon be able
TO boast of having, In tho business portion o.
the iove. ~ good pavements - any town 10
the State.
EyEnYBoDY should come together and
work With viii 70 make The County Fair &
grand soceess.
THE County Fair means much TO the peo
pie OF the entire County ana everybody
should do their part.
THE success Of the County Fair last year
should DO IN Inspiration to our people 70 d.
oven greater things this year.
Mr.. J. Z. McDasid. Of the popular nrm o
Cobb AcDsvid, has soId his interest In tb'
bueiness 70 NJ. o. & Cobb.
ME-. AND MRs FREDERICK 3. LIN K return
Cd last week from Norfolk, whsre they ven
10 attend the b. l.. Z. Conveption.
Mrs. Il. II. TATE returned 70 her home
Monday. ai.s. spsndinE ssve,sl days 10 a.! %.
mons.
MR. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson returned HON,
Monday. sftvr speuding several days IL
Hoardmons With relatives.
CAROLINE. Infant daughter OF Judge J.
klueh, died yesterday afternoCn little be
goIe O'Clock. eyed about two years.
MIB NAE BONE OF Heardmont. 10 In ihi
city spending . while with her sister, Ars
Ernest Wilson.
Born-To Mrs. Ed Hughes . son. May %
Toa Of Guano for sale. Apply to W. q
Chapman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-06-04

Our saIe Of Drummers samples is the big:
eest hit Of the season. Men, women and
ehjidrens underwear and hosisry going ai
rsdiouiously low prices.
aiasa and pntiy at living prices. at Nil.
fogd's Drug Store.
Praits Food at Miiiord's Drug Store. Phone
io1.
Speeds Cough Syrup is guaranteed. Try
bottle. The Speed Drug Co.
II You want 70 see the most complete line
az paints you ever saw, 90 70 Milford Drug
Store.
AK your friends about Muresco, We sell II
The Speed Drug Co.
M. The Speed Drug Co.