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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Rocky Soil Of New Hampshlre.

A Maine man writing from the
West to his home paper describing
his trip across the continent, has this
TO say: when traversing the granite
hills of New Hampshire 1 got the idea
that nature had stuck them in there
about as thickly as it was possible
to do and that the job had been
rather poorly finished by strewing
a little sand in between, to make the
valleys. To a man used to the soil
we have in the Aristook, it is a puzzle
how people get a living in such
nlaces -
Lava From Mont PeIee AnaIyzed.
The sample Of lava which caused
The destruction of St. Pierre has been
analysed by j. NJ. Camp, chief chemist
at the Duquesne Steel Works. The
result shows the composition of the
lava as follows: Silica, $3.50; sesqui-
noxide iron, 7.21; alumina, 1879; lime
6-2S; magnesia, LOS; manganese, a
small trace; sulphur trioxide. 1.6O:
~carbonic acid, 6.12, and moisture, 1888.
Same Old Whisky Bill.
Wine producers have never hesitat-
ed to utilize all that physics, chemis-
try and biology can do for them;
champagne is frozen and wines are
pnsteuriZed and, if need be, sugared
or plastered. The manufacturer of
whisky stands still, and distillers, ex-
orcising any improved method with
the epithet doctor" view with mis-
trust anV tpchniouo 0thor tbon tho
one adopted by their forefathers.-
lancet.
Refused University Degree.
1t is declared by man who claims
to have direct information that Har-
ward university twice offered an hon.
~orary degree to Archbishop Williams,
who on both occasions courteously
asked to be excused from accepting
the honor. Some years ago Grover
Cleveland took similar course on be-
irg offered an honorary degree by
Harvard
A Choir of Babies.
Grace church, New York, boasts OF
the youngest choir singers in the
world. Every Sunday afternoon a
chorus of baby girls takes part in the
service. The youngest two of this
band are only four years old-hardly
able to walk, and yet they chant in
perfect unison, clearly and distinctly.
Each small girl wears a white apron
and closely fitting baby cap, and
they are a picturesque sight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Requisites for a Minister.

Prof. Stetson of the University Of
Chicago told the students in the
course of a lecture on Psychology
end the Preachers" the other day that
a minister should compose his own
hymns, words and music; should be a
skilled art critic, have smattering of
architecture and be an expert psychol-
ogist."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Queen Buys carducci's Library.

The queen dowager of Italy has
bought the books and manuscripts of
the famous poet and critic Carducci,
leaving him the undisturbed use of
the library for his lifetime. Catherine
the Great of Russia prevented in the
same way the dispersion Of Diderot's
library.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
A QUESTION of Color.

There seems to be an impression
abroad in New York city among Ger
tain class of citizens" remarked the
observer of events and things, that
any law which prevents a person from
painting the town red on Sunday il
a blue law"-Yonkers Statesman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Has Risen to Hioh Position.

r. E. Cahill, who has just resigned
as division superintendent Of the Mis-
souri, Pacific at Nevada, Mo-, to accept
the SUPPLEMENTARY of the Choctaw,
Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, with
headquarters at Little Rock, Ark, be-
gan railroading as water boy on a
construction train in 1872 at La Sale.
Ill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Superstition About Ire,

Traditions are common in western
Kansas of trees suddenly dying with.
out apparent cause after having been
used as gallows for lynchings. Many
are said never to have leaved again
after this experience.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
To Burn BuffaIo's Paupers.

A crematory for the pauper dead is
recommended by the commissioner Of
public works of Buffalo. The potter's
held is full and cremation would cost
but a dollar, while burial costs So.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Indian Paper to Suspend.

The Cherokee Advocate, the only
paper ever printed in an Indian tongue,
is about to suspend owing to change
in the government Of the five tribes
The Cherokee is the only tribe having
a written language. 1t was invented
by SeqUoyah, a Cherokee, in 1926.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
Clubbing Rates.

The following papers will be furnish
ed In connection with the Index at the
rates quoted. Old or new subscribers
can take advantage of this offer and
can get both papers one year for the
price named opposite the papers:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19

EQUALITY TEMPLE, Rathbone Sisters No
- ~. Meets every second and fourth Thurs
day evening of each month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
A DAY IN THE WOODS.

The Chautauqua Circle and AZ
You Like It Club of Baxter invited
their sister clubs to a picnic on
Wednesday of this week. As we all
know, Baxter has the most pictur.
esque and magnificent scenery to
be found in this part of the country,
and not being selfish we wish to
share It with every one. The visit
ing ladies were met at the station
by six hay racks beautifully decor.
ated in yellow chrysanthemums
and bunting and manned by as
beautiful women as Baxter could
find, driven through our pretty
burg to Reunion Park, where other
ladies equally az beautiful met
them and led them to the reception
tent where they removed the stains
of travel. They were then intro.
duced to each other and made to
feel at home, and feast their eyes on
the beautiful view from the top of
the hill which at this season of the
year is especially grand. But in a
few minutes the dinner gong
sounded and they were escorted to
the tables, artistically decorated in
Observation-Disclosures and loaded
with all the good things which the
Baxter ladies, always noted for
their good cooking, could possibly
produce. It was a most cheering
sight and one most calculated to
stir the heart to see how the good
things were appreciated.
After dinner Mrs. Thompson,
president of the AS You Like It
Club, in few well chosen words
welcomed the ladies to our city.
They then repaired to the amphi-
theatre where Mrs. Wheatley of Ca
lena entertained the emblage
with report of the Southeast Kan.
sas District Federation which met
recently at Arkansas City, and Mrs.
Cowley, In her own pleasing man
ner, gave practical suggestions for
club work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
FORD GETS A PLACE.

Governor Stanley Monday ap-
pointed w. ID. Ford of Galena, to be
his private secretary during the re.
mainder of his term as governor,
from now until the second Monday
in January. Mr.. Ford Immediately
entered upon his duties.
The new secretary formerly lived
at Wichita, where Governor Stanley
knew him. He went to Crawford
county number of years ago and
served two terms in the Legislature
from there. He has been in the
real estate and mining business for
some time at Galena. He has al.
ways been active in politics and
has been secretary of the Cherokee
county Republican central commit
tee. He appears to be a good
"mixer," is genial and possesses
what is known az good presence"
which are requirements in a first
class private secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
THE MINES.

Work satisfactorily down the mineral dis
t At the shaft drifting going tub of dirt
quantity of lead The drift being driven toward thu
drill objects being view One for air and the
body where found by the drill
At Abrams shaft will be found by tonight will
body found 80 this ground
Bingham strike
last and then moved the drill another location
where another hole lie being put down.
continuing 12 feet This also Craw6h land
Noble and Marion Coulter who
land drilling Thursday just Happy
school and will beyond doubt make strike
Haskett will in few days begin drilling
half mile south of the state line.
Everything promising The district will make
camp Baxter Springs will grow and benefit from it.
drift pump a big strike
Thursdayn fact the whole face of the drift
shaft the Thursdy evening Verify
things looking The strike in the shaft drift
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
COnlNO.

The Midland Concert Company
The above concert company will
appear at the city hall Nov. 5th, un.
der the auspices of the public
school. The objects of the enter
tainment are two.fold, first, to fur.
nish the people of Baxter a high
grade entertainment and second to
secure money for the benefit of our
school library. Come out and en-.
joy one of the best entertainments
ever given in baxter and at the
same time help to build up your
school library. Thanking the peo-
pie of Baxter for their generous
support in the past, I am
Yours for the Library,
N. L. CATLETT, Supt. City Schools.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
THE CITY COUNCIL.


Oct. ~, l0O2.
Council met In regular session
and owing to the illness of Mayor
Daniels, President Callis presided
All members of the council were
present except Youse.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
Calls, for the claims and &C.
counts committee, asked for further
time on the report of the city clerk.
Claims were allowed az follows:
Leonard Poynter. work on street,
$l2.
N. A. Patton, work on street with
team, $50.
w. NJ. Gill, assistant street com.
missioner, $15.25.
J. N. England, special police, $3.50
]. Bischofsberger, coal to T. J.
Danforth, So.
J. A. Dent, groceries to G. ].
Meeks, $6.40.
On motion, the clerk was in.
structed to notify Danforth and
Meeks that they cannot draw regu.
larly from the city, and that they
must go to the soldiers' home. Mo-
ton carried unanimously.
On motion of Smith, the city en-
gineer was instructed to immedi-
ately establish street lines on Cedar
street between Military and East
streets, 30 that some ordered work
can be done.
The street commissioner was or.
dered to repair bridge over slough
on River street and keep account of
expense, 30 that bill can be rem
dered to the county.
On motion, c. A. Childs was asked
to be present at the next meeting of
the council.
Adjourned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
First published October Is, 1907
Publication Summons.

In the district court of Cherokee county,
Kansas, sitting at Galena.
Susan s. Cook, plaintiff
William Cook, defendant,
Tothe above named defendant, William
Cook: You are hereby notified that the
above named plaintiff has commenced
her action in the district court of Chero-
kee county, Kansas, sitting at Galena, ask
ing for divorce from you on the grounds
of gross neglect of duty and extreme cru.
city to said plaintiff; that unless you an
swer said petition on or before the 9Th day
of December. 1902, said petition will be
taken as true and judgment rendered
granting said divorce and judgment for
costs and such other relief as is just and
equitable as prayed for In said petition.
L. e. JONES. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest; J. NJ. Wales, Clerk District Court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
The Big Machinery is Working
Steadily Now.
To Go Down 5000 Feet.
Everything Fixed up in the Most
Substantial Manner.

The big oil drilling machinery on
Tar creek, mention of which has
been made in these columns is now
at work. A representative of the
NEWS was on the ground Tuesday
afternoon.
A car load of lumber and timbers
has been used In building the huge
derrick and setting the heavy ma.
chinery. The derrick is IS feet in
heighth and from the top of 1t can
be seen Miami, Chetopa, Quapaw.
Melrose and Ottawa, and Baxter
could be seen also but for the hill
southwest of town.
The drill was 26 feet deep Tues
day afternoon and in very hard
limestone. The work of putting the
hole down is necessarily slow at
first because drop enough can not
be given the drill tools. When
greater depth is reached the work
will be done much faster. The hole
was started with q 13-inch drill bit,
which will be used until the hole is
deep enough for faster work, after
which 101s-inch bit will be used.
Everything about the place 10
substantially built, indicating that
the parties interested know what
they are about and are acquainted
with their business.
Mr.. Sherman d. James of Mariet.
ia, Ohio, 10 general superintendent
of the work and is said to be an ex.
pert. Mr.. v. T. James of the same
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

place 10 the tool dresser and all.
round mechanic, while Mr.. Howard
Conover of Kilbourn, ILL.,, 10 chief
engineer.
The string of drill tools is 90
heavy that 3-inch cable is used In
the work, and half.inch wire rope
is used to handle the sand gun or
bucket which cleans out the drill
hole. This gun or bucket is about
fifteen feet long and eight inches in
diameter, and makes an ordinary
sand gun look like a lead pencil.
The gentlemen doing the work
tell us that az soon az they get
down to where they can do faster
work that they will 60 from Is to
100 feet per day. Next week they
will put on a night force.
A regular blacksmith and ma
chine shop has been built and a
tool house also. Water for the big
boiler is taken from Tar creek, into
which a pipe hae been laid.
It makes US feel good to realize
that somebody has confidence
enough in the enterprise to go
ahead and ascertain whether there
is oil and gas in this section of
country, and the fact that the par
ties interested are experienced men
makes us feel good again-because
their judgment is good.
If you can spare the time you
ought to go down and see the out
fit. tie huge, we assure you.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

The ladies then strolled through
the grounds until 4:30, when a
luncheon was served and the car.
riages arrived to take them to the
train, and We parted, hoping on our
side at least, that they enjoyed the
day as well az we did, and that our
meeting again be not far distant.
A PARTICIPANT.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
LIVERY BARN DEAL.

On Friday of last week Frank
Aemstreet and Park Hartley
bought and took possession of the
J. 81. Garrett livery and feed barn.
Mr.. Hemstreet assures us that the
barn will be kept up to it's usual
high standard of excellence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

Mayor Daniels. who has been
quite i'll, lie reported as being some
better as we 60 to press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

W. r. Bingham's new elevator
and feed mill at Quapaw is being
pushed rapidly to completion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

Little Clare Haskell fell from his
"bike" last Saturday and is now
nursing broken collar bone as a
result of 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

Go to Frank Pierce for your win
ter shoes. He will treat you right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01

Mrs. w. 8. Price of Joplin visited
relatives in Baxter Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-11-01
cOBsi COBSil

Parties desiring good, clean cobs
will do well to see Henry Cavanaw.
He delivers them al SOC per load.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The real estate transfers recorded yes terday were as follows:
 North Birmingham Land Co. to w. H. Duran. lots T. B. g. 10. block 123; lot 12. block IA; lots 4, g. r. IS. 19. 20, block 142; lots 8. 9. 10. block IA; lot 5, block 16l; lot 5, block 161; lots 2s 90, S1, S2 block 272; lots si s2. block 27s; lots 1s, IA, block 2S4; lots 27, 2s, 20, 30. 31, 32, block 2S4; lots il. 12, 13. 14 25, 2e. 27, 2s, %. 30, and frac- tional lots 31. 32 block 2S6; lots 3. to in elusive. and r to 32 inclusive. block 2s7: lots 1 to inclusive block 292; lots Il to 20 inclusive. block 293; lots Il to Is in- elusive. block 9oS; lots r to 22 inclusive, block BIO; lots Ii to 16 inclusive. block 811; lots 27 to S2 inclusive. block S13; all in North Birmingham: siO,s75.
 W. W. Statum and wife to J. N, Sta- tum. lots 1g and 20. block IT; 5000.
 Nancy J. Cain to S. F. Barren and Fan nie Barren. 2h acres, being part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quar- ter of the northeast quarter. section 20, township II, rapge 2 vest sloV0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
WILL DISCUSS THE
 WATER QUESTION
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY NIGHT WILL HEAR REPORT FROM WATER WORKS COMMITTEE ABOUT FILTERS.


 The mayor and beard of aldermen will hold a regular meeting tomorrow night at which the water question promises to be much discussed.
 At a special meeting of the filtration committee of the city council, held last night in the office of the mayor, 1t was decided to report to ttis meeting of the council the fact that the members were unable to arrive ct an understanding with the water works people as to when they would begin or finish the filtration plants. Unless an agreement between the filtration committee and the Water Works company is reached before the meeting this report will go to the board.
 The filtration committee is composed of Mayor Drennen, City Attorney Ed Smith. Aldermen J. J. Altman and City Engineer Julian Kendrick.
 At the meeting last night rcpresen- tative of the water company was pres ept and exhibited plais for the proposed filtration plants.
 No promises, however, were made by the water company as to the tima work would begin or be finished on the plants. An agreement of this kind was what the committee was anxious 70 reach
 It is very probable that at the next meeting of the council this matter will be again freely discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
CHAIRMAN LOWE SAYS HE WILL CALL A CONFERENCE OF ALL CANDIDATES TO PREPARE PLAN FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The state campaign for the election of state and congressional officers will be inaugurated during the present week.
 The republicans have already an- nounced their state campaign committee. and they will formally open the cam paign this week at Fort Payne. when J. A. W. Smith. the republican nominee for governor. and Oscar Street, the republi- can nominee for congress from the sev- enth congressional district, will speak.
 The democratic state campaign com mittee will also be organized during this week, and it is probable that by the first of next week the campaign will be fully under headway.
 State chairman Robert J. Lowe re- turned to Birmingham yesterday from a brief visit 10 Barbour county. Asked as to what steps were being taken to in- augurate the state campaign he replied:
 "The democratic state campaign com mittee will be organized during this week and will be in action by the early part of next week.
 'The time of the campaign will be much shorter this year than formally, but it will not require as much time as in for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
ROBERT HENSON SAYS
 GATES SHOULD BE USED

Eighteenth and Twentieth streets, still in my opinion 1t would be much safer than watchmen as now provided"
 MT. Jeniison said:
 T think gates should be put in wherever the railway tracks cross any of the streets and avenues of Birming- ham. I know of no other city where this .precaution is not enforced. The street railway company stands ready to do their part wherever it Is necessary.
 .I have talked with the railroad people about putting in an overhead crossing at First avenue near the sloss furnaces. and I feel satisfied that when the railway peo- pie get around to this mater again that an overhead crossing will be constructeu.
 Gates should by all means pe estab- lished at the Twentieth street crossing Some of these days a carload of high priced people will be killed there. This is an exceedingly dangerous crossing, as the cars go directly across the street. and should a collision ever occur by train running into a street car, the dam age would be very great.
 Streets are made for pedestrians, we hicles and street cars, and while freight cars of necessity sometimes occupy them, the proper safeguards should be main- tained by the placing and operation of gates wherever needed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
ENCOURAGES FARMING.
Novel Plan of Marion Standard to h.
 crease Circulation.

The Marion Standard has adopted a novel method to increase its circulation. It disdains the dots. guessing contests and all manner of freak advertising of this nature and offers substantial induce ments to it's subscribers, both new and old. The Marion Standard is progressive, and under the practical and competent editorship of Charles H. Greer is easily one of the best weekly papers published in this and adjoining states.
 Here is the Standards liberal offer:
 The Standard has labored in season and out of season to encourage this peo- pie to plant truck. The Birmingham market alone would consume enough of garden truck to make this crop more profitable than our cotton crop.
 In order to further encourage this in- dustry, we are now prepared to make our patrons the following most liberal offer:
 To all subscribers who will pay up arrears, and to all new subscribers who will pay $1.OO subscription In advance, we will issue an order on the Amzi Golden Seed company, Birmingham. Ala, for 1 dozen full 5 cent packages garden seed of our own selection Said seed to be de- livered postage paid to any address. Also a copy of the Southern Trucker Guide." a book of 64 pages. giving full catalouge of seed, when and how to plant, how to cultivate, how to gather and pack for shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
BOY DROWNED
 IN A SEWER Falls in the Inlet and Carried
 Two Miles FIRE CHIEF RESCUES BODY 
Drives Hurriedly to Mouth of Sewer, and, Wading Into the Water, He Rescues the Body-Heavy
 Current at the Time.

While wading in water in the gutter at Twenty-ffth street and Third alley yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock, Lloyd Kerr, the 7-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. I. E. Kerr of Itasca, Tex, stepped into a hole at the inlet of a storm sewer and was drowned. The body was recov- cred fifteen minutes later by Chief of the Fire Department Mullen at the end of the sewer at Fourteenth street and Second avenue, where it had been carried by the current.
 The body was carried to Chief Mullen's office in the city hall building and from there to Lige Loy's undertaking estab- lishment On Third avenue.
 Tine boy and his mother were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rube A. Lewis at their residence. 24S7 Fifth avenue. The boys mother is a sister of Mrs. Lewis. Mr. Kerr Is in Texas. He was notified at once by telegraph.
 There are several cuts on the boys head. each about an inch long. evidently caused by his head striking against the curves. The size of the cuts shows the strength of the water in the sewer.
 Wadlng In Pool.
 Lloyd Kerr. Rube Lewis, Jr., and a number of little boys were wading in the water which runs down to the mouth of the sewer. The water runs over a low stone wall aud falls into a pool several feet deep. From this pool the sewer com mences., Lloyd walked over the top of