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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21

House Coumittss Refuses % Order IN In
vsstigation OF the Dismissal OF Miss
Rsbscca j. Taylor.

Washington, June 1.-THE house
committee on reform of the civil
service Monday voted six to two, on
party lines, to table the resolution
calling on the secretary Of war for
information as to the dismissal OF
Rebecca j. Taylor, . clerk of tho
war department. The case has ex-
cited some attention because Miss
Taylor was dismissed for writing q
letter appearing in a Washington
newspaper headed "The Flag Shall
Stay Put" and criticising the presi-
dents attitude in reference to the
Philippines. Chairman Gillett pre-
sented to the committee all the cor
respondence touching the case. This
included a letter from Secretary Root
to the chairman stating: mo head
of a department can maintain effect
i've administration il he is obliged to
depend upon the services Of clerks
who are SO violently opposed to the
success of the work in which they are
engaged that they are unable to re-
frain from public denunciation on
the purpose Of the work and public
insult to the president"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
"HEROEs IN HoMESPUN."
At the Anniversary OF Battle OF Tippo.
canoe Henry watterson Thus Referred
TO Those Who Participated.

Lafayette, Ind, June 16.-The Tip
pecanoe Battlefield association held
its annual exercises in the tabernacle
at the battle ground yesterday.
Special trains on all roads were run
and an immense crowd attended. The
graves Of the men who fell at the
battle of Tippecanoe were beauti-
fully decorated. An address was de-
livered by Hon. Henry Watterson,
editor of the Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal, his subject being: Heroes in
Homespun."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
WANTS CHEAPER MAIL BOXES
senator TiIlman Says 40 Cents Is Enough
20 Pay for Receptacle Now Selling
for S1.25 to S3.

Washington, June 14.-In the sem
ate Friday Mr.. Tillman Is. co. pre-
sented some advantages Of supplying
metal mail boxes for rural free de-
livery and showed to the senate q
sample box of sheet steel which could
be purchased for 40 cents. Boxes
now supplied by private individuals
cost from $1.25 to So each. Such q
price, he said, was serious burden
upon the farmers. Already $7,5o0,000
. year was paid for rural delivery Of
mail and he believed such rural de-
livery would expand until it exceed
ed the cost of city mail delivery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
MAI. WALLER HOME.
Veteran Fighter Talks Of Massa.
cres in Samar Island.
Says He Made It "a Howl,ng wildornoss"-
Think Stern Measures Must Invari-
ably BE Rssortod to In Deal.
lug with Natives.

San Francisco. June 14.-Maj. L.
w. T. Waller, United States marine
corps, who arrived here on the trans
port Warren, which brought the rem
nant of the fighting Ninth infantry
into port, expressed emphatic views
In the matter of the war in the Phil
lppines. you can't stop the revo-
luton in the Philippines unless you
take the severest measures" said
Mai. Waller in an interview. "You
would hate to see your wounded and
dead mutilated. / cannot describe
the fearful condition in which we
found some of the bodies OF men
who were under my command
who were murdered by insurrectos.
received both verbal and written or
ders from Gen. Jacob Smith to kill
all insurgents who were caught
armed or who refused to surrender.
1t was the only thing that could be
done, and / never questioned Gen.
Smiths orders with one exception.
This exception / refuse to state. A
fair estimate of the number of ma
tives killed by the men of my COM
mand would be 400 to 500. These
were all killed in battle with the ex-
ception of IL carriers, insurrectos
at heart, who were tried by court
martial and shot. There was only
one woman shot and she was only
slightly wounded. She happened to
be in the breastworks of fort my
men were storming. 81 have fought
in every country in the world except
Australia" said Maj. Waller, "but
Samar-well, hell is q winter resort
compared to Samar. I left Samar a
bowling wilderness. They tried to
make it that for us, but we made it
> bowling wilderness for them"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21

union ITO be called the state of Gu
ba with republican form of govern
ment, to be adopted by the people
of said republic by deputies in con-
vention assembled with the consent
of the existing government" A con-
dition is specified that the consti-
tuition of the proposed state shall be
submitted to congress not later than
January /, 1904. There also is pro-
vision that the debts of Cuba shall
not become q charge upon the gener-
al government.
The resolution provides for the ap-
preparation of 100000 to carry its
provisions into effect.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
THREE PERSONS DROWNED.
During Gale q RowbOat Was Overturned
on Lake Huron and Three Lives
We're Lost.

Port Huron, Mich, June 16.-Dur-
ing a gale yesterday afternoon Ar
thur Martin, aged FL; Beatrice Abra-
ham, aged IA, and Norma Abraham,
aged seven, were drowned in Lake
Huron by the overturning of a row.
boat off Edison beach. The accident
was witnessed by number of peo-
pie, but the storm was so fierce that
no help could reach the young peo-
pie. The storm blew up suddenly
with the wind from off the shore.
Martin endeavored to get the bow OF
his boat into the wind but 1t
swamped in the heavy sea. All three
bodies were recovered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
WHOSE MONEY IS 1T?
Pope and Filipino Religious Orders Likely
to Disagree Over Disposition OF Pro-
ceeds of FIR mr. Lands.

Rome, June 1.-THE complete sue
cess of the negotiations between
Judge Taft, governor of the Philip
pines, and the vatican ON the subject
of the friar lands in those islands ap-
pears assured, four out of the five
cardinals composing the sub-commit-
tee Of cardinals favoring the govern
or's proposals. Cardinal Steinhuber,
q Jesuit, opposes them. After the
completion Of the negotiations an
acute conflict is expected between
the vatican officials and the Filipino
religious orders regarding the dis
position Of the money which the
United States will pay for the lands.
The vatican considers that the money
ought to be given to the propaganda
or society of cardinals having
the care and oversight Of foreign
missions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
BILLS to Amend Pension Laws.

Washington, June 1.-Two bills
were passed to amend the general
pension laws, one to provide for the
restoration to the pension rolls OF
the widows of soldiers who subse-
quently married and were again
widowed, and one to increase the
pension Of those who have lost q
limb or were totally disabled while
in the military or naval service. The
latter bill also carried an important
provision to increase the pension OF
a soldier under the dependent act
of 1890 from $12 to $50 per month,
when such pensioner requires fire.
auent or periodical attendance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Memorial Arch to Confederate Dead.

Columbus, o., June 16.-The unveil-
ing and dedication of a memorial
arch to $3.50 confederate dead at
tracted 5000 people from all parts
of the country to this city Saturday.
The arch was the gift of William
Harrison, of Cincinnati, former
citizen of Columbus. The dead sol
diers were prisoners at Camp Chase,
west of Columbus, during the wss
and died in prison. ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
MISS LEE ARRESTED.
The Daughter of Gen. Robert e Leo In
Trouble for Riding In Car Re-
served for Negroes.

Alexandria, Va, June 14.-An ar
rest that caused considerably. excite
ment occurred shortly after seven
o'clock last night when Miss Mary
Gusts Lee, daughter of Gen. Robert
E. Lee, was taken into custody,
charged with violating the law af-
fecting the Washington, Alexandria
& Mount Vernon Electric railway,
which provides for the separation Of
white and colored passengers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
Alexander City, Ala. Destroyed by Flames
While the Terror stricken People
Looked ON.

Opelika, Ala, June 14.-Alexander
City, a place Of 1900 inhabitants, was
wiped out by fire, the loss reaching
at least $75O,O0O, which the insurance
will not begin to cover. The place
has no water works and all the ter
ror-stricken people could do was to
save what belongings they could and
then fee from the awful heat. The
railroad has established its telegraph
lines under a tree, and appeals for
help and for food are going out.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
AWFUL CRIME ENACTED.
Near Okfuskee. I. T., the Wife and Daugh-
ter of an Ind AN We're Hanged
In Their Cabin.

OlSmulgee, I. T., June ia posse
of United States marshals have ar
rested William Bear and George
Jacobs, two full-blood Indians,
charged with the killing Of the wife
and daughter Of Bear, near Okfus-
bee. The killing is said to have
grown out of the refusal of Mrs.
Bear to deed away some land. Tho
women were found dead, hanging in
their cabin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
ELKINs TAKES TIE LEAD.
west Virginia Senator Introduces kesoio-
ton Providing for Annexation OF Cuba
aud Its Admiration ~ state.

Washington, June 16.-When the
senate met Saturday, Mr.. Elkins wv.
Va. introduced a resolution provid-
for the annexation Of Cuba and its
admission as q state Of the union.
Elkis is one of the "insurgent" sena-
tors opposed to granting concessions
to Cuba.
The resolution grants the consent
of congress to the erection Of the re-
public of Cuba as q state OF the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
WHEN DRwRT SURRENDERED.
The Intrepid Boer Fighter Was the Rs-
cipiens OF Great ovation from
His Followers.

London, June 16.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from South Africa show
that the surrenders of Beers are
proceeding with the greatest good
will. The total of those who have
already surrendered numbers 16,5oo,
and the British are extending every
possible kindness to the men who
come in.
The appearance of Gen. DeWet Mt
the camp at Winburg was the signal
for a great display of enthusiasm.
When he arrived at camp Gen. DeWet
was at once surrounded by thou
sands of Boer men, women and chill
dren, who struggled and clamored
to shake the hand Of their hero.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
NOT TILL NEXT SESSION.
Republicans of tho Senate Postpone Action
ON tho Bill Giving Statehood to
Three Territor. es.

Washington, June 16.-The senate
committee on territories has decided
to take up for consideration early
in the next session of congress the
omnibus statehood bill, admitting
into the union the territories Of Okla
homa, New Mexico and Arizona. The
decision was reached upon motion OF
Senator Nelson and the motion was
adopted by a strict party vote, the
republicans voting in the affirmative
and the democrats in the negative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Nav Appea, to Congress

Washington, June 16.-The presi-
dent it is stated on good authority
proposes to apply, directly or indi-
rectly, to congress for legislation
which will enable him to meet the
coal strike situation. 1t is under
stood that the president and his ad-
visers argue that there is no law
which would meet the case and set
tie the issues satisfactory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
WARSHIPS TO LA GUAIRA.
Uncle Sam Decides to Take q Hand In the
Trouble Now Going on In
VeneEueiA.

Washington, June 1s.-The cabinet
Tuesday discussed the situation in
Venezuela, so far as it is revealed
in the press dispatches. 1t was de-
cided that one or two warships shall
be sent at once to La Guaira. Later
In the afternoon orders were sent
to the Cincinnati and Topeka, now
at San Juan, P. R., to proceed at once
to La Guaira.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
unsortunapt Predicament Of . Bride.

Wichita, Kan, June 17.-Visitors
arrived here yesterday from Atch-
ison and other places to attend the
wedding of H. L. White and Miss Liz
xie Stahl. They found the bride
ouarantined. She was visiting
neighbor when the health board
placed smallpox quarantine upon
everybody in the house. ALI efforts
to get her out have failed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Fraud Order Issued.

Washington, June 1.-THE post
master general issued q fraud order
against the Worlds COOPERATIVE
league, of Carrollton, Mo-, for using
the mails for illegal purposes and to
obtain money under false and fraud
ulent pretenses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
No New cabinet Ofioe Now.

Washington, June l6.-After a con-
ference with the president Saturday,
Chairman Hepburn, Of the house
committee on commerce, announced
that action on the new cabinet Office
to be known as the department Of
commerce would be postponed I'M
til the next session of congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Temperance Flambssu Clubs In Kar

TempeFanco FIHmbsHu CIupH IN hHHS"ss
Topeka, Kan, June 16.-F. w. EN-
erson, the nominee of the Kansas
prohibitionists for governor, has
adopted a unique method Of cam
paigning. He will organize fiambeau
clubs in various parts Of the state
and all members of his clubs must
be total abstainers. The Topeka or
ganization has been nearly perfect
ed and is expected to begin parading
the streets soon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Tine .Cure,' killed tho child.

Muncie, Ind, June 17.-Pronin Pritt.
the four-year-old son of a. Hunga-
rian family, was badly scalded. The
parents, acting on the advice OF
neighbors, buried the child up to It's
neck in earth in which it remained
several hours, until 1t died. -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
A cbtld Attacked BY . Rooster.

Hopkinsville, KY, June 16.-A lit
tie daughter of William Blankenship
was attacked by rooster and in
lured so that it is thought she win
die. The bird sank its spurs in the
top of the child's head.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Franc. Gets First Place.

New York, June 14.-America,
through the commissioners of the st.
Louis exposition, has given to France
the place of honor at the 1904 fair.
In addition, France has been allotted
five times as much space as the re-
public had at the Chicago exposition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Honor for Capt Charles e Clark.

Washington, June 1.-THE presi-
dent sent the following nomination
to the senate: Capt. Charles Z.
Clark to be advanced seven numbers
in rank to be q rear admiral In the
navy. Capt. Clark formerly COM
handed the battleship Oregon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Killed q Missouri Wife, Beaten.

Rockport, Mo-, June 17.-George
Arbuthnot, employed on John S. Bill
by's cattle ranch in Atchison county,
was shot and killed by Daniel Wat
SON, foreman of the Middle ranch.
At the time of the tragedy Arbuthnot
was beating his wife because she
would not give up her place as cook
and leave with him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
A R,r neal IN Chicago Realty.

Chicago, juno 16.-A SIC, 100000 deal
for the Palmer house "block" Is re-
ported to be under way. John Wan
amaker is named as back of the ne
gotiations, and it is stated with equal
assurance that his plans contemplate
building the largest department store
in the world on the site Of the Pal
mer house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
DeArmond by AccIamAtion.

Clinton, No., June 1s.-The Sixth
Missouri district democratic congress
sional convention met here Tuesday
and renominated d. A. DeArmond
by reclamation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Absent Treatment "Dootors" Indicted.

Absent Trohtmens "Doot"rs Anuictou
Jacksonville, Fla, June 16.-In the
United States, court true bills were
found against Helen Williams Post,
Charles e. Post and Charles F. Barg-
man on the charge of improper use
of the mails 1t Is alleged they
agreed to cure diseases by mental
science treatment and "absent treat
ment,"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
McNALL SUPREME MASTER.
kansas Man Was Elected to the Highest
ONCE Within the GIFT of the
A. O. u. w.

Portland, Ore, June 1s.-The SUI
preme lodge, Ancient Order United
Workmen, yesterday elected the fol-
lowing officers: Supreme master,
Webb McNall, Of Kansas; supreme
foreman, C. r. Mattson, of Illinois;
supreme recorder, NJ. w. Sackett, OF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
DR.. Burnett Sent. need to Fifteen Years

Chicago, June 16.-Judge Baker de-
MED a motion to arrest judgment
in the case of DR.. Orville S. Burnett,
the dentist who entered into q COM
pact with Mrs. Charlotte S. Nichol
to commit suicide, which resulted
in the death of the woman. The
Judge sentenced the prisoner to IL
years in the penitentiary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
RoerH Going 20 London.

Brussels, June 15.-It is understood
that Gems. Botha, Delary and Meyer,
and Mr.. Reitz, formerly state secre-
tary of the Transvaal, will visit Lon
don In August in connection with the
details of the peace settlement.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
CARTER HARRISON BEATEN.
John p. Hopkins Chosen Chairman OF the
Illinois Democratic Committse-Kan-
sas CITY Platform snubbed.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 1s.-The dem
ocrats of Illinois nominated candi-
dates for state Offices yesterday.
John P. Hopkins was reelected
chairman of the state central COM
mittee after a bitter contest with
Carter H. Harrison, of Chicago. The
Kansas City platform was "snubbed."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
WEBB M'NALL, OF KANSAS.

Pennsylvania; supreme receiver, j.
]. Acker, of New York; supreme
guide, L. C. Merrill, Of New Hamp-
shire; supreme watch, T. B. s.
Richie, reelected, of Manitoba; su-
preme medical examiner, DR.. D. Il.
Shields, reelected, of Missouri.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Cam. to Kansas in 1854.

Atchison, Kan, June 1s.-John
Scott, a resident of Atchison since
1854, is dead, aged so. Mr.. Scott and
his wife, who survives him, cele-
brated their golden wedding five
years ago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
A Farmer Drowned In the Blue River.

Marysville, Kan, June 17.-William
Cockrell, a wealthy farmer Of this
county, was drowned while attempt-
Ing to cross the Blue river in boat.
The swollen condition Of the stream
made It impossible.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-06-21
Noah Bowman Nominated for Congress.

Fort Scott, Kan, June 17.-The
Joint convention of the democratic
and populist parties took an unex-
pected turn yesterday evening BY
nominating Noah L. Bowman, OF Gar
nett, for congress in the Second dis
trict,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-02-27
SCHOOL PROGRAM.
Entertainment Given in Black Oak on
Friday Evening.

The following program was rem
dered at Centennial school, Black Oak
township, Feb'y q, 1902, by Centennial
and Black Oak schools:
Song-Words of Love.
Observation-Disclosures I Tum to
Dranma's," Martha DeBruin.
Declamation-"A Naughty Girl"
Dena Van Rocket.
Song-"Columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean,"
Recitation "a Crippled Boys
Story" Gretta Van de Haar.
Song-"Rocked in the Cradle of
the Deep"
acknowledgements, "Jennie
DeLeuw.
Recitation--"Our Baby" Henry
Brummel.
Declamation-"A Merry Brown
T ,rush," Maggie DeYouDg.
Song-"Sweet Village Bells" by
Black Oak School.
Recitation IA Bachelors Auc-
tlon," Dora Brummel.
observation-disclosures Sunshine"
Jennie Veermau.
Declamation-"My Doll, "Gertrude
Vogelaar.
Song-"At the Cross" by Centen-
NAL School.
Recitation-"On Time" Teunis
Vogelaar.
Reeitation-"In the Barn-yard,"
Robert Keune.
Dsclamation-"Away, Birds, Away"
Estella Brandt.
Song-"Child's Prayer"
CLARA HoAR,
Teacher at Black Oak.
MARGARET HoAR,
Teacher at Centennial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-02-27
RAISED A MILLION.
Tax Ferrets Put Big Sum Into
Public Treasury.

Des Moines, Feb. 21.-The tax fer
rets have added nearly million
dollars to the revenues of the counties
and the state since the law enacted
by the Twenty-eighth general as
sembly went into effect. This is shown
by tablelprepared in the revenue
department of Auditor of State Mer-
RAMS office. Itcontains by counties
the collections in each county since
April Is, 1900, when the law went into
effect, up to January 1, 1902. The
exact amount was 1898, $685. The
states portion OF this tax was $751;
212 IS.
The tax ferrets have been the most
successful 10 shaking up the tax dodg-
ers in Polk county. The total collec-
lions in Polk in the period named
were sSl, 739 SO In Clinton, the col
lections were S72, 447.56 In others OF
the counties along the Mississippi
they have also worked in a fertile
field. In Webster county, the home
of Senator Healy, who is exerting
strong influence to have the tax
ferret law repealed, the tax ferrets
have also been busy, collecting
S22 ,30S.S6.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-02-27
AN OLD VIOLIN.
A c. Nielsen Possesses an Heirloom of
which he is Proud.

Herman Schmitt is using in his or
chestra a violin that has history.
1t is the property of Mr.. A. @. Nelson
and is highly valued by that gentle
man. 1t was originally purchased by
VIM. Buchanan's grandfather 1875
years ago and through Mr.. Buchan-
ans cousin, Mr. Nelson's father,
came into his possession many years
ago. Although perfect in its parts
it had become dismembered with age
and had laid useless for long time.
Finally Mr.. Nelson sent it to a friend
of his, Mr.. j. Collingwood, of Ottum-
wa, and this gentleman has made it
whole again. Though many people
had told Mr.. Nelson that the con-
struction of the old Revolutionary"
fiddles was lost art he has found in
Mr.. Collingwood a mechanic and a
musician equal to those of Washing
toms time, and the instrument ia one
of the finest toned ever heard in
Ojkaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-02-27
CANNING FACTORY.
Another Business Enterprise in
Sight for 0skaloosa.

A meeting Of the directors of the
Board of Trade was called Monday
evening for the purpose of consider
ing a proposition for the establishing
OF canning factory in Oskaloosa. 1t
was the general opinion of the meet
ing that a canning factory in the city
would be paying investment for
company and that the enterprise
should be fostered. The erection of
the necessary buildings equipped with
the machinery for operation would
cost about Sc 500.
A committee was appointed to look
into the matter and see what could be
done toward the placing of such an
enterprise on it's feet in this city. The
matter will be placed before the peo-
pie of the city at future meeting.
No bonus appendage is attached to
the proposition. 1t is straight out
and out investment for a company
that may be formed in the city. 1t
was shown in the meeting Monday
evening where one company thus
formed had paid off after one season,
the cost of the plant and declared a
dividend of IS percent on the capital
invested.