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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-15
SEVERE STORM IN NEBRASKA.
fifty Buildings Moro or Less Damaged In
Omaha-Several Nearby Towns
Also Suffer.

Omaha, Neb., March 10. The
heaviest wind, rain and hailstorm In
The history Of the city visited Omaha
md Douglas county at two o'clock
yesterday morning. It struck Omaha
near Monmouth park, in the north
.rn edge of the city, and moved south
east, the greatest severity being ex-
perienced in the neighborhood Of
rhirty-third and Larimore streets.
Although perhaps so buildings were
more or less damaged, nobody was
seriously injured.
Several nearby towns In this coun-
~ report the worst storm for years.
It was particularly severe at Valley
and Elkhorn and at the latter place
. Union Pacific train was struck by
! falling coal chute and considerable
damage done to it, although mo one
was injured. At Florence, three miles
north of the city, and where the city
water works are located, the storm
twisted several buildings from their
foundations, but the water works
plant was not affected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-15
Dallas Visited by q Twister..

Dallas, Tex, March 1.-THE cy-
clone that swept through the south
ern suburbs of Dallas continued to
the northeast, leveling fences and
destroying small farm buildings in
Its path. The extent of damage to
persons and property in the farming
district has not been learned.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
WILMINGTON DOWNS FRANKFORT
Visitors Had Two Local Players But
COuldn'f Connect

In the Pyle Cycle Academy last
night the Wilmington basketball team
defeated a section of the Frankford
team, of Philadelphia, by a score Of
so to 40. Two OF the Frankfort play
ers missed their train, and Fred Holt,
of Wilmington, and Jesse Mckay, od
the First Battalion, were put in. Will
Imington finished the first half with four
players, and the result was that Frank
ford closed the first half, leading by a
score of 80 to s. In the second hall
Ike Mills. of the First Battalion
was trotted out, and Wilmington soOI
filed up her end of the score card.
At the game last night the announce
ment was made that the American
League had granted Wilmington every
thing the city asked for, and as a result
games will be resumed. The st. james
team will play here next Tuesday night
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
TO ENLARGE EMANUEL CHURCH
Plans Of Improvement NOW in the Hands
Of the Building Committee

Totten & Rogers, OF Philadelphia.
have finished plans and forwarded
them to the Building Committee Of
Immanual Church. Highlands, for a
brick and frame extension to the par
ish house. The improvements will cost
about $1,000.
They are greatly needed, the
large congregation now being assem-
bled in the original church property.
It is proposed to have the addition
built early in the spring.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
chester Knights viii Come Down

About twenty-eight members of the
Imperial Commandery, Knights Of Nal
Ia. of Chester, will take part in the
institution OF William Mckinley Com
mandery Of the order In this city to-
night. The Chester Knights will come
down in a special trolley car
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Second Asalstant Nominated

The Friendship Fire Company last
night nominated Thomas T. Starr as
their candidate for second assistant en-
gineer of the Fire Department, over
William c. Lovern.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
comnIaln Of lov Pavements

Since the recent fall of snow there
has been considerable complaint Of icy
Some people in the western
part OF the city express fear that some
of the policemen and other city offi-
GERS, who are supposed to enforce the
law concerning pavements, will fall
and hurt themselves upon the Ice. as II
is not believed they know where It is.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

H. V. Esmonds delightful comedy,
when We Were Twenty-One." which
N. c. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Elliott
will present in the Opera House here
on Wednesday night, has been received
in the most cordial manner this season.
Mr.. Goodwin and Miss Elliott are play
ing only special engagements during
their present tour and bring With them
the original production and many Of the
players who were in the first presen-
tatiOn. They come TO Wilmington d.
rect from their London success.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Outing Flannel Skirts

probably yGooat
ande
the hswg
and
the of TICKET
SALE.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

Mems calfskin Boots. worth $3.50.
Selling out price, 81.
Mems Gum Boots, regular price. 49,
Selling out price, s2.25 and $3.50.
Boys Gum Boots. sizes, to 5, worth
$3.50. Selling out price, s1.75.
Boys Gum Boots. worth 81 and $3.50.
Selling out price, s1.39
Little Boys Gum Boots. worth S1.25.
Selling out price S9c
Women's Gum Boots best grade, $1.75
quality. Selling our price, s1.45.
Girls Gum Boots. worth $3.50. Sell
ing out price. CSC.
Trading SfnInnR
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

Agnew's Liver Pills are coated like a
cinnamon drop, very small and delight
ful TO take. One pill a dose. 40 in a
vial for 10 cents. Their popularity is a
whirlwind. sweeping competitors be-
fore 1t like chat No pain, no grip
Ing. no inconvenience. Large size, 25
csnts--55.
sold BY Miller Drug Company and N
B. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

Dockstader's audiences have been
particularly we'll pleased with this
weeks program. With Flo Irwin and
Mr.. Hawley, and Ward and Curran,
the past-masters of comedy; Pierce and
Egbert. in their new illustrated song
sketch. and many others, all of them
people. one can hardly won
der why the bill has pleased. Miss IT.
win has never appeared here in vaude-
Vile before. but the reception accorded
her this week is more than likely to
secure a return engagement later ON
Ward and CmTan provide a liberal
share Of the fun on the program. The
new illustrated song act of Pierce and
Egbert IS the best they have ever given
the illustrations being particularly fine
and pleasing to the eye. Mr. Pierce
has a voice that IS well suited TO hi:
vocation. Roll on. Silver Moon" seems
to be the favorite in this weeks roper
toire.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

When Nat c. Goodwin and Miss
Maxine Elliott appear in the Opera
House here next Wednesday night
there will be in their company young
woman who has many friends in this
city. She is Miss Gertrude Gheen, and
is a West Chester girl. The last time
she played here she was with John
Drew in "The Liars" and made a very
favorable impression. From Mr..
Drew's company che went with the
Goodwins. and played with them In
London. In IAN American Citizen,
which Mr. Goodwin has revived this
year. Miss Gheen takes the part for
merly played by Gertrude Elliott, the
sister-in-law Of Mr.. Goodwin.
Miss Gheen's brother. Frank Gheen
of West Chester, also is on the stage
being with Wilson Barrett in New
Zealand.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

The will Of Mrs. johanna Stoeckle
beoueaths $500 each to the Delaware
and the Homeopathic Hospitals, and
$500 to the Rivervisw Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Huck Towels

300 Linen Huck Towels that were
made for contract. where roller towels
should have been supplied. They are
marked with name. therefore the price
Is 12i5c. each.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

the South
In his desire to secure absolute accur-
aey in scenic vestiture for his new
play. The First Duchess OF Marlbor-
ough." In which Mrs. Cowell LeMoyne
appears at the Grand Opera House.
next Tuesday night. Charles Henry
Meltzer. the author. addressed q letter
to the present Duchess, stating his OBJ
iect and his needs. and asking that a
photograph of the room in which
Queen Anne had the historic interview
with the Duchess. be sent to him. To
his request came an interesting reply
copy of which Is herewith presented
Telegrams Station Woodstock
Goat Of Arms Private Secretary's
office, Blenheim Palace Woodstock
August, 1901.
Dear Sir: l am directed by IN.
Duchess Of Marlborough to aclxnowl
edge your letter OF the 2Sth OF July, and
at the same time thank you for sending
COPY OF the work you mention.
Her Grace much regrets that she Il
unable 10 assist you In the manner yol
point out. viz; About the room wher
the Queen saw Sarah. Duchess. Their
is no reliable record OF which room
was the scene OF this meeting. and II
fact the rooms have all been s,
changed. both as 10 furniture and ever
the purposes for which they are used
that no photo of a room at the presen
time would give an idea Of what It wa
like In those days. Prints represent
ing some OF the rooms. as late even al
the beginning OF the Century XIX ar
not to be recognized when compares
with photos taken last year. II kne,
(which room you allude TO l could per
haps supply you some short description
Of its position, and the probable Vie
from the windows. in those days, befor
the cedars and other trees plante
round the palace had grown up TO thei
present state. But / know Of no az
thority on this point / am, dear sir
Yours faithfully,
II. NJ Holdsworth.
To Charles II. Meltzer, Esq, sias
cOnset. Mass
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

Mems Chevot Suits former price $780, sale price S425
Mems Blue Worsted Serge Suits former price $1,000 sale
price 5000
Mems Cashmere Suits former price s1O0 sale price $780,
Mems Oxford Gray and Herring Bone Suit former price
$1,000 sale price $500.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Underwear

Winter Underwear for men, women
and children. in odd lots. at mill cost.
Mems fieeced-lined double breasted
soc. goods at Csc.
Mems natural wool soc. goods at gle
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
z. II. SCOTT,
3I4 r1arket St.
Tomorrow Will be the Last Day Of the Great Emory
Mill Remnant and Manufacturers Sale

desirable Goods MILL COST
Saturday This the sale that chips off
this sale mills offered MILL COST We
list
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Wrapper Flannel

l75 short pieces OF Wrapper Elan
nels, 12ihc and l5c. grades. will be
sold Saturday at 6ilc. per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Madras

1000 yards of the zoe. and 25c. stripe
and plaid fine Madras is booked 10 ar
rive Saturday morning, price 9Ac. per
yard.
500 yards of the 12i6c grade at TIC.
per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Red and Green

Table Covers. fast oolors. at Green
Ticket prices, 73c., 79c and SIC.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
MOhair

600 yards White. Navy, Black and
Gray Mohair Dress Goods. in short
lengths. so and 75c. grades at Bic. per
yard
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

Don't Tell My Wife," comes to
Grand Opera House. on Monday night.
World and Hastings" says the Bos-
ton Herald. are clever people. Miss
Remington appeared first as Carrie
Nation. and burleaqued tho lady with
the ak to the limit. but still kept strict
~ within the lines OF propriety. They
are unique character artists, original
In their work and frequently are the
victims OF less fortunate people, who
try and copy their work Originality
Is stamped on all their work, and like
Ezra Kendall. they pour out such a
profusion of funny jokes, which, en-
bellished by their gattling-gun way
of pouring out one after another in
rapid-fire succession. one is kept in a
state Of convulsiye laughter from start
to finish. They are peculiarly fitted to
their parts In Don't Tell My Wife.
and surrounded with such stars as Ar
thur Deming. whose name stands pre-
eminently above all others as a por-
ltrayer OF real negro characters. as We
find them In their primitive homes IN
the South.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
~ WONDERFUL y
J > PRICE J ) J J
Clothing Sale.
We Have Been Caught With the Goods

That say have goods in stock this of
the year than is our desire We must make for
spring stock. Spring is fast upon Hence this
half-prce sale.
All Goods at Just IL Former Prices.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Shears

100 pairs Of large, good quality steel
Shears, the regular zoe. grade for Csc.
per pair.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Wrappers

81 Calico and Lawn Wrappers, 69c.
sl.75 Cashmere Flannel Wrappers
Csc
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Innings

100 Remnants OF Dress Innings
value 12hc. TO 25c- at Slsc. per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Dress Goods

About 100 Remnants of Wool Dress
Goods at less than mill cost.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Cloth Skirts

Dress and Walking Skirts, navy.
black and oxford. all sizes. 81 and IS
goods. at $3.50.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Shields

10 dozen white and black Dres
Shields. zoe. and Csc. grades. Cree
Ticket price, 10c. per pair.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
OverCOats.

Mems Oxford Gray Overcoats former price 5000 sale
price $3.50.
Mems Blue Black Beaver Overcoa former price $1,000;
sale price $500.
Mems Black Blue Kersey Overcoat former price $1,000
sale price $3.50
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Shepherd PIaids

Dress Goods in black. navy and
brown. will make elegant house
dresses and wrappers. Green Ticket
price &c. per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

To Charles II. Meltzer. Esq. sias-
conset. Mass,
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Bed Spreads

For double beds. subject to mill i'm
projections. 81 grade for CSC.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
MJTAGFlANDN
@& ga

1t is to be observed with pleasure
that the management OF Della Fox and
her comedy company. who come to the
Opera House on Saturday night for a
single performance Of the laughing
success. The Little Mamselle," have
the good taste and Judgment not to
wish to increase the regular scale OF
local prices for attractions of the first
class. Miss Fox's engagement will be
for a single performance only.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Table Linen

100 Remnants TX to yards long,
.bleached and half bleaehed. Table
Linen at less than mill cost
100 Remnants, IL. and 2k yards
long of half-bleached Table Linen for
Saturdays sale at 1870. per yard
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Outing FIanneIs
Best quality sac.
Muslin
COrsets

Summer corsets. IS. 10 and 20 inch
sizes. 15c. per pair.
100 pairs soc. grade, straight front
corsets at sec. per pair.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
ChiIdren's Suits.

Chdrens School Suits former price $780, sale price S125
Chdren Worsed Suits former price $4OO sale price $500
Chdrens Fine Dress Suits former price S6 sale price 49,
Chdrens Black Blue Beaver Overcoas former price sol
sale price $3.50.
Children Oxford Gray Ragans former price $780, sale
price $500.
Our entire stock of Furnishing Goods reduced prices.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Black Saline

12l6c. grade, 71ac.
zoe. grade. 121sc.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Cambria

400 yards 12lsc. White Cambria yard
wide at nc. per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07

Ladies' and NAiAses' shoes.
Ladies' Enamel, Ideal Kid and Kan
CARGO Calf Shoes. all hand-sewed, lat
est styles; worth $3.50 and 81. Selling
out price, $3.50.
Ladies' hand-sewed button and lace
Shoes. worth 50. Selling out price. CSC.
Ladies' and Misses spring heel
Shoes. button and lace. worth s1.25.
Selling out price 79c.
Misses Felt Juliettes. worth 81. Sell
ing out price, ACC.
Infants Shoes. 15c.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Dressing SaCques

Only about so to sell at these prices
made of wool eiderdown.
s1.00 grade 59c.
S1.25 grade csc.
$1.75 grade 9Sc.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Pants.

Mems Working Pants former price $500 sale price 81 90
Mems Harned Pants, former price $780, sale price $3.50
Mems Worsed Pants former price $500 sale price $3.50.
Evening journal., 1902-02-07
Hosiery

1000 yards OF White Shaker Elan
mel. &c. grade, 3Ac. per yard.
10 c. grade, 6Ac.
12lsc. grade. 7i9c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
The BOtkin Arpta DISMISS I'd.

Washington, d. c., March 3.-Thc
United States Supreme Court to day
dismissed the case OF Mrs. Cordclia
Botkin VS.. the people Of the St ate Of
California. The dismissal was or.
dered upon tie presentation by the
Clerk of the Court of 4 stipulation
from Mrs. Butkin's counsel author.
izing such proceeding.
Tie case came to this Court from
the decision of The Superior Court Of
San Francisco, and was instituted to
secure the release of Mrs. Botkin.
who was then under sentence OF life
imprisonment on the charge Of MUIR
dering Mrs. Deane and Mrs. Dunnug
Of Delaware, Ey sending 70 them a
box OF poisoned Candy. Mrs. Bolkin
has, since the case was brought here
he en- granted by the California Court
u new trial
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
BLANC For Rritish MMr Office,

LONDON. March l.-Thc paper on
tho remount department in South Ar
rlca is considered the strongest indict-
mrnt of its own incapac!ty yet issued
by the war office. and it will go far to
explain to the public the reasons why
the war in South Africa has been so
unduly rrotrncted. This paper shows
continual conflict throughout the war
between the generals 1T the front ap-
p"uling Tor horses and the officials Of
lhr war office. who were rndravOring
to limit the number Of horses sent out.
department in Cape Colony consisted
of one officer. fifty men, one veterinary
officer and 1,3Un animals
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
Heirs to Take Settlement,

David Il. and Josiah Marvi, attor.
neys for the local heirs of Anna
Louise Iolchotler Amos, who died
last year, will go to Washington to-
morrow to meet others Interested in
the deceased S will when settlement
will be made. Anna LGuisc Zo!ic-
hoiler Amos was Il descendant of IA !.
ron Io!ichoiler OF revolutionary fame.
She for many years made her home
In Washington but last summer while
travelling died in Switzerland.
In her will she left her entire es.
tate which is valued at 5000. coo to
the wife OF the physicians. Heirs in
this city and Washington threatened
to attack the will but it is under.
stood 4 settlement will be mad. at
the meeting to Ue he'd in Washing
ton tomorrow
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
THE pENITEN /.

An eminent critic Of Bos!o on
paper, IN commenting on 1T he
Penitent' w. l.. Nankevile IS suc =
cessiul dramatlza'ion OF Hall Caine >
powerful story says: "Due can
not attempt 10 review the The Pen
i.ent' its beauty, its power. its
greatness. To realize all requires
a further Knowledge, gained only
bv attendance at its presentation.
1t is not only u brilliant and
mastery play, but it is the equal
o. the best-nnown Of the Game plays
The Christian Entirely whole
some, Il sermon if you will, but
scintillatins with wit, captivating
with its love story. supreme in its
naturalness. aud teaching a lesson
that none fail TO read who sees lis
unfolding
AS one writer put it: "The play
is a vivid and truthful picture of
Old Country life, the plot deeply in
terestin. and wc.l worked out, and
the characters true and natural.
There is so much that is good. en-
nobling and enj able in it that it
may lie classed as Que of the best
dramas on the stage, II is a play
that fingers with you. and as soon
as tie performance is over there is
a desire to see 1t again. 1t is in
deed an ideal play"
This production Will be seen to-
morrow afternoon and evening at
the Opera House.
Heading the cast is Leon Hall. a
young man OF nerve, yiriIity and
much strength. Supporting him is
Maud Claire Shaw, one Of the most
brilliant of the younger women on
the stage TODAY Her beauty and
magnetism aid her much in the de-
lineation of her part. David Hanch.
EFT. one Of the best known OF the
old-tmc actors. is also in the cast.
Together with Minnie Bowen,
Myles Mccarthy, Edith Domby.
Bessie Marlowe, Will Thompson
Davis, besides Il score Ct others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
7@- -
Blown to Fragments

New York. March 3.--An explosion
to-day wrecked The ii"e.storv building
at Nos. 2lO-2!2 Canal street, occupied
BY the Aste rrcss Printing Company.
The building was filed with cmp!cy-
cs. some of whom werchurt by Jump
ing. Half tie Canal street front Of
the structure was blown into the
street, and The interior was a mass
Of flames.
The printing house backed up
against a row OF seven story fiat
houses occupied by Italians. The
rear wall was blown against the ten.
emcnts, creating panic among the
occupants. Many jumped from the
windows. Consucla Durranto alight-
ed on the stcnc tlagsihg of Il court.
yard and was taken to hospital,
where she died.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES.

Grace George who will appear at
the at the Opera Ilodse on Friday
nights the Youngest aud most beau.
titul woman now before the public
as L dramatic star. She has bee II
before the pubic as star but little
more than year and during that
time has appeared in Broadway
theatres lor twenty weeks. In every
'oIe she has played critics and the
puElic have gwen her much praise
and in her present part in Under
Southern Skies snc has made a
genuine hit.
Miss George has natural, un.
affected method which is very az.
fective in her portrayal OF beau.
tl!nl. wlnsome Scuthern belle. The
play itself has all the attractive.
ness ol The section OF the country
lie depicted in i, Beautiful seen.
cry, typical characters, many OF
them highly amusing, and dainty
costumes.
Manager Brady is giving his per-
sonal attention to the tour and every
detail ri the performance will be
crre(ully looked after as during the
long run OF the play in New York,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
Didn't EeIicve in Going To Law.

NorristoNn, Pa. March g.
Whsn the session of Criminal
Court opened this morning, David
Long, Of Limerick township, asked
that lie be eN -mpted from serving
as talcsman, because his church
did not believe III going to law,
nor did he believe in sending any
body TO Jail, no matter what the
offence. His religious convictions
We're recognized by the Court
which excused him from duty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
CARD BASIi EFT.

John c. Wilson, OF No. l1l3 Eliza.
beth street, who hes been visiting
relatives and friends at Centreyille,
Nd, has returned home.
William Newton, vino is employed
by the Harlan and IollinEsworth
Company, spent Saturday and Sun
day with his parents on Church
street, Upland, Pa.
John Eagan, Of this city, has re
turned from IL visit to MIR. and Mrs.
lliwood Eagan, of Woodsilc avenue,
Upland.
Ezra Fell and William Bancroft Of
this city, attended the Concord Quar-
tcrly Meeting OF Friends in Chester,
Pa, on Sunday.
James Lewis of Upland was vlsi-
tor among friends in this city yester-
day.
Miss Lizzie Gooden, of Henderson.
Md, has been visiting relatives in
this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04

When searched the watches, money
and Il razor were found in his pos
session. Dr. Munson then turned
his attention to the officer and dress
ed his wounds at Clallengcr's drug
store.
Early this morning when Conduc-
tor James Claugh's alarm clock rang
the warning to get up he discovered
that his pants had been removed
from the chair by his bed and that
1929 had been taken as well as lis
ring Then he discovered that the
second story window bad been opened
and that the midnight visitor had
robbed him of his savings. lie re-
o,tcd his loss to tho po'icc ana WIS
aglrrahly surprised that the daring
Tohin had the man, money and the
watch.
The arrest IS the topic Of conycrsl.
ton here to-day. OI,lcer Tubin IS the
same daring Wearcr o! the Star and
Helmet WHO a few years ago arrested
desperate burglar after the murder
OTIS burglar had emptied his revolver
at the officer Then the Mayor and
city Council recognized his bravery
by presenting him with Il 3S caliDrc
revolver.
City solicitor Cooper in presenting
the revolver congratulated the brave
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-04
E.reburs Carried Ou, Threat.

Lebanon. Pa. March 3--lt was discover
oil to day, III examining tho ruins Of the
ltummc' shirt factory, at Myer5town.
which was destroyed by iirs Saturday
evening. thai Tho fire was the work of In
ceeHdiarss. hn evidence IS supported
by the fact that Oh NAl,n ines day A. S.
iummel. owner of tnu factory, received
u valentine on which was written u warn
ing that il lie failed to comply with Ger
'uin demands his shirt factory woull gn
upin smoke, lIa lid no. comply with the
demands and paid no attention to tho
tIc.t believing il wa, oniy a joke.