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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Two Absurd Blunders Discovered.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 23.-Two absurd
blunders have been discovered in a
couple of laws passed at the late regu-
lar session Of the legislature. Chap
ter 221 is an act to punish lynchers.
1t is known as the Waggener law. 1t
provides that any person found guilty
Of participating in lynching bee
shall be imprisoned in the state peni-
tertiary for not more than FIVE years
or during life" The other absurdity
is found in the truancy law. 1t pro-
vides that pupil who plays "hoolSy"
shall be expelled from school and then
IL he doesn't return to school after be-
ing expelled he shall be punished.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
WHAT SICK KIDNEYS CAUSE.

KIDNEY COMPLAINTS Dia-
betes, Bright's Disease, Inflam-
nation of the Kidneys. Dropsy
dwelling of the limbs or body,
incessant pains in the back or
loins.
BLADDER TROUBLES. - In.
flammation of the bladder, in.
famed passages, pain In passing
urine, incontinence of urine, too
much or too little urine.
URIC ACID TROUBLES
Rheumatism, Gravel, Gout,
Gall Stones, Lumbago.
NERVE Neural
gia, Sciatica, Nervous Collapse,
Slecplessness, Melancholia.
Many other disorders are
caused directly or indirectly
by faulty kidney action, and
can be reached and cured by
Doan's Kidney Pills. This
remedy has cured every COM
plant recorded above, and over
$4,000 testimonials prove its
surprising merit.
80 cents per box, of all deal.
era or mailed on receipt of
price, by addressing Foster.
Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
From Wealth to Poverty.

Emporia, Kan. Nov. 2S.-Willian
Austin. who is dead here, was once
worth $1,OO0,OC0 but leaves nothing for
his girl wife and his friends had to
bury him. In 1888 he fell heir to a
quarter of million dollars. Half Of
1t was lost in four years in the impor-
tations Of English and French stations.
The remainder was lost in various poor
business speculations. Mr.. Austin
gave freely to the Emporia Presbyteri-
an college and the church. He built
William Austin chapel at the college in
1884
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Interesting Papers to BE Read Mt the
Annual Meeting mt Topeka-Anec-
dOtes OF "Jimv Lane.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 23.-The twenty
eighth annual meeting of the Kansas
State Historical society will be held in
Topeka December l. Papers will be
read as follows: "An Attempted Res
cue of John Brown from Charleston,
Va, Jail" o. e. Morse, Mound City;
early Spanish Explorations and In
dian Implements in Kansas" w. E.
Richey, Harveyville; 1.-THE Fourth
Regiment, Kansas State Militia Will
liam T. Mcclure, Bonner Springs;
"reminiscences of the Yeager Raid on
the Santa Fe Trail in 1863" D. Hub
bard, Olathe; "The Usage Coded
Lands" c. E. Cory, Fort Scott "Busi-
ness Then and Now" James C.. Horton,
Kansas City, NO.; 1.-THE Pottawatomie
Massacre" s. ]. Shively, Paola; "a
Famous Old Crossing and the Kaw
Trail" George P. Morehouse, Council
Grove; "The Wichita Indians in Kan
sas," J. r.. Mead, Wichita.
James c. Horton will close the even
ing with some anecdotes of Gen.
James H. Lane and Judge w. H. T.
Wakefield. Mr.. Horton will give one
Of Gen. Lanes characteristic speeches
delivered in 1859, when he defended
himself against the assaults Of his
enemies" He may have something to
say of Arson Burlingame's visit to
Kansas, and also Robert J. Walker and
Fred P. Stanton at Lawrence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS.
BANANAS, NOT PAJAMAS.
He Was Averse to the Subject, But
When II Was introduced
Spoke His Mind.

Walter Camp, the athletic adviser Of
Yale university, was recently. entertain
ing gathering of his undergraduate
friends with experiences of his own, says
the New York Tribune.
He told of dinner where a charming
young woman was seated next to an ex-
ceedingly deaf old man. She had done
her best to interest him, but had found
it necessary to shout out each remark
unto the third and fourth narration DO
fore the old man could catch the point.
So the time dragged aong, till the din
ner was waning ana the fruit was passed.
The young woman determined to make
q final effort at being agreeable, SO shs
threw her voice into saying:
do you like bananas!"
'How's that?" asked her neighbor, in
0 surprised tone.
''Do you like bananas" she repeated.
''Well, my DEAR" he replied, $50 long
rs you have introduced the topic, / will
say that l much prefer the old-fashioned
nightshirt."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Joints Build Towns Sidewalks.

Belleville, Kan, Nov. 23.-Rackley,
a little settlement in Republic county,
makes its joints build sidewalks. 1t
is not incorporated and therefore has
no way Of raising revenue, but it
needs good walks and the two joint
keepers who do business in the place
put up $40 each month to a contractor,
who builds the walks. There Is no
law for this, but there is law against
selling liquor in Kansas, and hint to
the wise is sufficient.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Accidentally Shot His stepbrother.

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 23.-John
Butler, aged nine years. was acct
dentally shot and killed yesterday aft
ernoon by his stepbrother, Emmett
Ritz, aged IL years. The boys were
hunting near their home in Salt creek
valley when the accident took place.
The RIFT boy was attempting to shoot
a rabbit, when the younger boy got in
the way and was riddled by a heavy
load of shot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
TRACING THE LEAKS.
How Important Treasury Informs
ton Gained Outside Cir
culatiOn.

81 have stopped talking to you fellows
about the plans Of this department"
bluntly declared Secretary Shaw to n
newspaper friend the other day, reports
the Capital. Il know, OF course, that l
can trust you, but have learned that it
is better not to talk to anybody when l
am maturing an important movement.
Now, take this last refunding operation
of the treasury, involving $4,000, 900.
Why, man, said nothing to anybody
about that, and still news OF it leaked
out before was ready for it"
How did it get out!" asked the news
paper man.
The keen, gray eyes of the secretary Of
the treasury twinkled. He screwed up
his face until it looked like funny mask.
That's what I'd like to know" he
said. do you know" he went on to
say, "since l come to think it over, / do
remember that i wrote one letter about
it."
ITO whom" insisted the inquisitorial
journalist.
ITO the president, sir; to the pres
ident, SIR" exclaimed Mr.. Shaw, "but
clean forgot to tell him to say nothing
about it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Dogs Bark Caused Death.

Fort Scott, Nov. 23.-Etta Strong has
filed suit against Mrs. Emma Todd and
Ella Todd, her daughter, for $4,000
damages on account of the death of
her husband, E. E. Strong. 1t is
claimed that while Strong was driv-
ing past the Todd residence the team
was frightened by vicious dog owned
by the Todds, and in the runaway
which followed Strong was killed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Mrs. GEORGE WALLACE, Jr..

Mrs. GEORGE WALLACE, Jr.,
of Elmira, N. Y, wife OF
George Wallace, broker, Of
West Water Street, and living
Mt 687 Baldwin Street, says:
I'm March, 1897. / was cured
Of kidney and bladder trouble
by Doan's Kidney Pills. My
physician said at that time that
my life could be saved only
by an operation. Night after
night I had been kept awake
for hours at q time with ter
rible pain in my back, and the
secretions from the kidneys
were In as bad o state as pos
sible. / suffered with hemor.
rhages frequently and was in
o weak state. Four boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me,
and / now gladly reendorse the
remedy, because during the
time which has since elapsed,
nearly seven years, / have never
had the slightest sign Of .
return Of the trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
FIRST KIDNEY PILL MADE.
THE ORIGINAL DISCOVERY.
THE ONLY GENUINE.
H. B. McCARvER of POI

II. B. McCARvER Of POI
Cherry Street. Portland, Ore
gon, inspector Of freight cars
for the Transcontinental Com
pany, says: II used Doan's
Kidney Pills for backache and
other symptoms Of kidney
trouble which had annoyed me
for months. I think o cold
was responsible for the whole
trouble. 1t seemed to settle in
my kidneys. Doan's Kidney
Pills rooted 1t out. It's several
months since I used them, and
up to date there has been no
recurrence of the trouble"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Storing Cob. for Fuel.

Downs, Kan, Nov. 2S.-The farmers
Of the corn belt are preparing to beat
the coal trust out Of the annual profit
1t has made from them by burning
corn cobs.- In the corn belt In the
northern and central parts Of the state
the farmers are Smelling their corn and
storing the cobs for their winter fuel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Reeron Did Not Return.

lola, Kan, Nov. 23.-Foster Beeson
left his room in the business part Of
this place Tuesday night to 90 to q
cement plant half mile south Of town.
and no trace Of him has been found
since. He was timekeeper at the
plant.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
Kansas Woman Dsad Mt 100.

Scandal, Kan, Nov. 22.-Mrs. Marga-
ret Sheldon, 100 years old. died at her
home here. She was born in the coun-
ty Of Tyrone. Ireland, in 1903. She
was married. in 1sl1-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
WIN. II. NEIaHBoRs, the well.
known ieweler of West Main

w ~ AAs ~ k<AoAAD0Asot shS wa
known jeweler of West Main
Street, Wytheville, Va, says {:
"Some four years ago an attack
Of grip settled In my back, and
I have suffered of and on ever
since with o dull. heavy aching
across the small of my back,
always more severe in the
morning. It was difficult for
me to stoop or straighten, and
If I sat down for any length of
time 1t was hard for me to
arise. / took two boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills, and the
dull. disagreeable aching left
me-"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

Patron-T suppose the leading lady ID
very happy after getting all those bou-
quets." Usher-"Oh, no. She only got
Eve" Patron-"Gracious! isn't that
enough" Usher-"No; she paid for six,
I believe" -Philadelphia Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

It is a sad religion that is never stron
unless its owner il sick.-Chicago Trib
une.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

"Well, Tommy, how are you getting on
ct SCHOOL," First rate. / amt doing
20 well as some of the other boys, though
! can stand on my head; but l have to
put my feet against the wall. l want to
do it without the wall at all!"-Punch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

Conscience is condensed character
Chicago Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

He is great who is what he is from ma
ture, and who never reminds US of others.
Emerson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
sound Was Not Hollow.

Mr.. Dennis was endeavoring to the best
of his ability to give the doctor q faith.
he found it uphill work.
"You say she has cough. said ths
doctor. lis it hollow cough@
Mr.. Dennis cast his eyes to the ceiling
and then down to the ground, but found
no help anywhere.
ut may be hollow cough" he said.
humbly, ''but there's a great soobstancs
to the sound OF it, annyway."-Youtha
Companion.
Lady Customer lin book store(-"Giva
me copy of Romeo and Juliet" Clerk
Yes, miss. A dollar and half, please"
Lady Customer-'I find I've only got u
cents. just give me Romeo "-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

Putnam Fadeless Dyes produce tn
brightest and fastest colors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

A proof of friendship is not only in
giving, but in yielding Chicago Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26

has NOT Outs0ld amy remedy OF
the kind, because there % NO
remedy Of the kind. lt stands
pre-emlnently alone as q cers
tain cure for Constipation
Indigestion, Sick Headache
and Stomach Trouble. 800 and
9f.OO bottles ut all druggists
pEPslH SYRUP CO., Monticello, III. r
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-11-26
To Care q Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
VAN woRMERs CALMLY AWAIT DEATH
The Second Brother Says He Fired the Shots
That Killed His Uncle.

Dannemora y. Y. Sept 50.-Not sensational
feature marks the preparation for the execution
at noon tomorrow OF The three Van WoTmer
brothers, condemned 10 die for the murder OF their
uncle Peter A HaIlenbeck. The three young men
await the end with the calrnness they have dis
played ever since they arrived at the prison The
keepers say they never have seen more doctle or
rational men in like position. Warden Deyo re-
fuses To- say in what order the brothers will be
taken to the chair except that Burton will be
the second.
State ExecutOner Davis. who will have personal
charge of the electric apparatus. arrived to-day
Keeper John Healey. who left the prison az mid
night, reports j statement made twice 10 him
by Burton. the second brother. in which he SAID:
Il wish il possible for Governor OdeH to
the lives of my brothers, for II was VINO
killed my uncle. They shot about the room My
bullets killed him
The surgeons who performed the autopsy found
a dozen more bullets in various parts OF the
body.
Last night and this morning the brothers spent
hours writing letters. probably forty OF more, al
dressed to acquaintance ~. -
Willis. the eldest, said the others: Not a
word OF comment. protest or remark we Will go
quickly and calmly 10 our death win our EYES
fixed upon the Crucifx. which each VIII carry
We will go quietly to the chair, each IN hls IuIH
and meet our DEATH The others agreed
Enough money has been raised to carry OUT Nirs.
Van Wormer's wish have her stepsons bodleS
taken to their home for burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
TREASURY REPORT.
Receipts from Customs Higher
Per Capita Money! Up SO Cents.

Washington. Sept S0.-ElIis II. Roberts. Treas
urer of the United States. has submitted to Secre-
tary Shaw his report the condition of the Treas
ury June 80 1903. and its operations during the last
fiscal year.
The total net revenue for the was $3.50 s6.57i
an increase Of s3s ssS i39 the year preceding
and the total expenditures 1896 ,099007. increase
IS, 7s2 O34. The surplus S5i2Si.66I as COM
pared with SOL 1875 in 1902 In the receipts there
was an increase OF upward of 100000 from Gus
toms and q falling off Of over 100000 from in
ernal revenue. the latter being the result Of legis
laton enacted with that object On the side of the
expenditures there was an increase In every i'm
portant account except pensions and interest. in
which there slight savings The expenditures
for the two military departments. which together
amounted 1871 37.55 forming by far the heaviest
outlay for any single purpose. were upward OF
s21co0O00 greater than the year before The aggre-
gate income including besides the revenue. the re-
ceipts from bonds. and coin certificates. was
81 21 1884, 097 and the aggregate outgo sl22 647665
At the close of the year the Treasury held
1898 Oss $50 In gold and silver deposit against
outstanding certificates and Treasury notes be-
sides the 100000 IN gold which forms the re-
Treasurer Roberts places the monetary stock o,
silver. United States notes. Treasury notes and
national bank notes but not sc a cat at
The Increase in gold $50 1877 4ol, and in national
OF Gold wa. 81 - ISL 500 constituting nearly A per
cent of the whole The gold in the T9ea sS
twelve months During the year SIS rs. I2S in gold
was deposited at the minis and assay offices. or
the receipts from customs at the Port of New
Yor constituting 81 per cent of the whole, " per
Ient was in gold TIE proportion OF gold other
p0rts is about 50 per cent. The imports OF gold
were s44 9S2 OF and the exports A7. O90591.
The increase of the money in circulation during
the year was sl217io2 OF which S5s 10 t62 was in
9ional hank notes. The share Of money for each
nerson Increased 50 cents and the proportion of
gold TO the whole rose 10 - per cent, the highest
ratio recorded.
The national bank notes presented for redemp-
in,, during the wear amounted to 1896 429 521 81
yer cent ~ the average outstanding. of the five
Ioi1ar notes the redernptiOrS % per ceut: OK
80 tens as per cent; of the twenties 80 per cent:
- tho fifties 81 per cent and OF the hundreds. q
nor cent These figures show that the tens and
ttrxe-ties remain in circulation longest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
WILL RUSSIA EV4CU4TE?
The Question an Pek1ng -Chimas
4ueged attitude.

Feking sept. 30.-Attention here is concel-
rrated on October (, the date fixed by Russia
for her evacuation Of Moukden and New
rhRaug. EUssia's action in fulfilling or ignor-
'-~ her agreement to evacuate will be the chief
Pa. TOR il is believed. in determining her reia-
lions with Japan
Prince Ching. the President Of the Foreign
Board. assures the foreign ministers thai he is
continuing 10 resist tke Russian proposals. Prince
ching told NJ Lesssr. the Russian Minister.
that Russia should carry out her agreement
first. and then the other concessions she re-
quires in Manchuria would he discussed The
Chinese papers assert that ". I-essar IL press
ing for Russian control OF the customs ard min
ing rights ia Nanohuria. in addition to the pro-
poeals embodied IN the last Russian evacuation
- heue
Uchida Nasuya. the JaIanese Minister, Is op-
posing the Russian demands. Sir Ernest NJ.
Satovy. tn. British Minister. and the United
States Minister. Mr.. C1nEcr. have limited their
representations 10 friendly advice. Nj. Uchida
* negotiating for tho inclusion OF the opening
of Moukden. Ta-Tung-hao and An-Tun- in tho
Japanese commercial treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
CIVIL ENGINEERS IN NAVY.
yz.sident Declines to Authorize Increase in
Their Rank, Sustaining Secretary.

Washington. Sept. 3o.-After a conference with
Secretary M1ody at tie White House to-day. the
President rendered two decisions important TO the
navy on the recommendation Of the Secretary.
the President has declined TO authorize an increase
IN rank OF the civil engineers of the navy In his
letter to the President the Secretary points out
that under existing laws the civil engineer corps
has a larger proportion of captains and command
ers than the line and that under the proposed
change the proportion OF captains and commanders
in the civil engineer corps would be much greater
than that % any other staff corps. with tie ex-
ceDtion OF chaplains and professors of mathematics
The Secretary ADDS that rank in the navy appeT-
tains 10 the line alone, signifyinS as II does mill
tarv authority and command
declining approve the application OF Coionel
George 4 Reid. adjutaut ana inspector OF Jhe
Marine Corrs TO be retired with the rank OF brlga
6er general under the operation Of the law when
has been used retire army officers with advanced
rank The Secretary declined 10 MAKE any recon-
mendation IN this case because he Qld nor Qestre
=, sand il the WAY OF officer with a CreulIaOle
civil War record being promoted and Teureo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-01
MOVE TO RESTORE PEACE.
CAR AND KAISER MEET.
Hopes Expressed for Permanent
Quiet IN the Balkans.

,-..,,a So-, IA Toe arrival Of the Gar here
to-day was not marked by the same popuiaI "
;husiasm that was shown at the VISITS Oh hl'9
Edward and Emperor William. This was prooa-
lily due TO the military and police preoau. =.
as both sides OF the streets were liheo WIN
fsutry. cavalry and artillery ana pe"liu
ledge Of soldiers was 4 thick line Oh - 70,
facing the populace. The Emperor N,'1,-,,
,,o,.o ms ,,asnec,ful The streets throuel
which the Car and Emperor Francs $50
drove ~, their way from the station 10
-, ,-.,o MARI, Effectively decorated. but INT
t. .,~-,.- ebo,ces almost no sign OF weiooll'e'
.-,,i ,,,a,, no accounted for by the fact 'na'
-, ...,,,,ssio, old not touch the main se0'i0i'
Of Vienna. ..,o5 and on
r. Co. ~, his arrival seemed tired anu va
~ ,,-a,, 70 sch0nbrunn Castle gave me
zo,oe of interest in the arrangements ioi -i'0
oo,+ior The police precautions were eA' "o'
&c. Almost half the Vienna force WAS ooii-
-,,,,rsted along the route from the station
,bere q great number OF detectives were sd'n-
cred.
rho Car who was accompanied by nu-
-,e-ous suite. including the Foreign Minister.
,,o,,n- dcrff. was met at the railroad sta
,ior by Emperor Francis Joseph and the arch
ankles The greetings OF the monarchs were Of
the beartiest character. They kissed each other
twice. A ROYAL salute was fired as the Emperors
left the station.
At the State luncheon Emperor Francis Joseph
PROPOSED the health Of the Car and expressed
his pleasure al welcoming his majesty. He
said that the acceptance of the invitation was
a fresh proof OF the frien5 ship which he highly
esteemed. The cordiality Of their personal rela-
tions had repeatedly exercised beneficial effect
on the political relations between the two coun-
tries. and he hoped that their perfect accord OF
views and considerations regarding the regret
- bic occurrences in the Balkan Peninsula would
again contribute TO the success Of the action
the two countries were Jointly taking there in
the interest Of European peace.
The Gar, in replying, said that the Emperor S
words Of welcome had touched him deeply. He
pleasure. and was happy to be able TO express
his personal feelings. The cordial understand
ing between Russia and Austria and the COM
Tlete harmony in the action Of their governments
constituted valuable pledges for the success OF
the great work OF pacification on which they
were mutually agreed. The humanitarian aim
which was pursued, excluded all Partially. ana
mus, BE- attained with firTnness and perseverance
BOY methods which were most ntted TO insure a
real and permanent pacifcation. He hoped tAaI
these efforts would contribute TO the strength
tning Of general peace.
After luncheon their rlajestes, accompanied
l.v Grand Duke Francis Ferdinand and number
If guests drove to the station near Vienna.
where they took the train for MuuZsteg on a
hunting expedition. 1t is expected that the Bal
kan situation viii he discussed in the course OF
their stay in Styria.