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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Unavoidable Delay.
The irete heirs called at the general Office

The irate heirs called at the general Office
OF the life insurance company.
We want to know" they said, "why you.
are so long in paying the 900 called for in.
the policy our deceased relative carried in.
this company. He died three months ago..
and We were promised We should have il in /.
less than 60 days"
dent.
Benjamin Franklin Louderschlagel."
"Ah, that is the reason, gentlemen" af- =
fably explained the president OF tine concern.
III it had been short, easy name like David i.
Jones or Thomas johnson the matter would
have been settled and you would have got !.
your money long ago."-Chicago Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Heard Only His Own Voice for 1 go Days..

Heard Only His Own Voice for 1ss Days.
Nome. Alaska, Sept. as. ]. Marsh
has reached Nome after two years
exploration trip through hitherto
UNEMPLOYED wilderness sonth of the
Arctic ocean between Colville river and
the international boundary. For 128
days Marsh heard no human voice ex-
cept his own. In the last Is days he
lived on a -four diet and reached Fort
Yukon considerably emaciated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
To Interest Kansas Fruit Growers.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. Gerald Hol-
singer, OF Rosedale, has been commits
stoned by the worlds fair board to
rove around over Kansas and interest
fruit growers in Kansas display Of
fruit at the st. Louis fair. Holsinger
is big fruit grower himself and he
was chosen because of his wide ac-
quaintance with fruit growers through
out the state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

Congressman Littlefield and Joseph
Manley, both powerful men in Maine
politics, are publicly opposed to chang
ing the present prohibition law of
that state into a statute providing
for local option. The influences they
represent will easily control the re-
publican state convention. and there
fore the movement to force the resub-
mission Of prohibition to the voters is
not likely to prosper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Eloped with Church Organist.

st. Louis, Feb. 2.-Overcoming eff
forts made to prevent their marriage,
which incurred parental objection be-
cause Of the youth Of the lovers,
Roy Holman, leader in the Meth dist
Sunday school at Springfield, Mo-, and
Miss Bessie Palmore Ruxton, the or
ganist, were married in this city and
are now awaiting an answer to their
telegraphic request for forgiveness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

The most northerly railroad in the
world was opened for business on the
18th of July. 1t runs from Gellivare,
an inland town in Sweden, located so
miles north of the Arctic circle, to Ofo-
ten, on the coast of Norway. 1t has
been built by the English owners of
the iron deposits near Gellivare for
the transportation of the ore 10 tide
water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
A Bank Thief Soon Captured.

Milwaukee, Sept. 1.-The Germania
national bank was robbed Of $500 yes
terday by daring thief, who gave
his name as George P. Johnson. The
money was extracted from the paying
teller's- desk with the aid of a short
piece Of copper wire while the teller
was engaged at the telephone. The
thief was captured and the money re-
covered in a few minutes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Fatal Quarrel over a Claim.

Newkirk. Ok. Sept. 1.-TWO miles
east of Newkirk, Tom Holland shot
and almost instantly killed James
Potts. The two men had been enemies
almost since the opening Of the Cher
okee strip. when they both settled on
the same claim. Potts got the worst
Of the case in the courts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
bailey win Investlrate Coal Trust.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 2.-Gov. Bailey
will make an investigation to ascer-
tain whether or not an illegal combi-
nation exists among the coal mine
operators in the state. 1t is believed
that the governor will join with the
attorney general in an effort to col
lect information in regard to the ex-
istence of the trust.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
NEW POLITICAL PARTY.
death to Trusts" Is the Slogan OF Citi-
Gems OF Roseville. Ill, Who Have Band
cd Together In Common Cause.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Roseville, ILL.,, fur
nishes the quasi-political party which
proposes speedy death to trusts Of
every variety, from steel to peanuts.
The leading citizens of Roseville, whose
assets are broad acres and whose &C
quaintance with watered stock is lin
tied to driving 1t to the creek, are
going out, like David against Goliath,
to battle with the captains of industry.
The headquarters of the movement has
just been transferred from Roseville
to Chicago. 1.-THE sole purpose of the
organization is to restrain the trusts"
said Attorney NJ. ]. Barry, one Of the
organizers, land the eagerness Of the
public to enroll in its membership is
wonderful"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Growth.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Ashtabu.'
Ia co. Record-Herald, gives prominence on
its editorial page to TINS important item:
Miss Carrie George has had her limb am
ptal and is getting along nicely" Growing
country, Ohio.-Rochesterg Post Express.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
The Public Debt Statement.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The monthly
statement Of the public debt shows
that at the close Of business August
81, 1908, the total debt, less cash in the
treasury, amounted to 1925, 1857,
which is a decrease for the month Of
$6,O0S,951.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Indiana Woman Has ID Husbands.

Kokomo, Ind. Sept. 2.-According to
a cross complaint here Mrs. Sarah
Pohlman, Of this city, is the possessor
of Is husbands. Husband No Is de-
clares that the woman is forming
matrimonial trust with the purpose of
cornering all the available men Of the
country, and that her ambition is to
break the worlds record in matrimony.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

Philadelphia strike in the textile in
dustry caused loss in wages and 9TH
erwise of S17,50O,OO0. Arbitration will
be one of the worlds greatest gold
mines when properly appreciated.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Kelley to Become british Subject.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. IA story
is current here that Daniel ]. Kelley,
the legislative agent Of the baking
powder trust, now spending his time
in Canada, is to go to London and,
Eurrendering his allegiance to Uncle
Sam. become a subject of King Ed
ward.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

Finally, saw Doan's Kidney Pills adj
vertised and got q box. After a few :
doses told my husband that.E was.
feeling much better and that the pills i.
were doing me good. When ] finished
that box / felt like different woman.
I didn't stop at that, though ! con- :
tinued the treatment until had taken /.
FIVE boxes. There was no recurrence I,
until week ago, when began to feel
miserable again. ! bought 'another .
box and three days treatmeat restored /
me to health. Doan's Kidney Pills act !.
very effectively, very promptly; relieve /.
the aching pains and all other annoy :
ing difficulties. I have recommended
them to many people and will do SO
when opportunities present them
selves"
A Free Trial of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Brunzell
will be mailed to any part of the Unitedh
States on application. Address Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY. For SALE
by all druggists, price 5oeents per box
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
TURKEY LEVIES TAX
Every Person in the Empire Over
10 Must Pay War Expenses.
Revolutionary Leaders In Macedonia Pro-
claim Revolt and the sultan Has More
Trouble ON His Hands-American
Warships Needed.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 1.-The Mace
DOMAIN revolutionists awaited the an
niversary Of the sultan's accession to
proclaim the long anticipated general
insurrectlon in northern Macedonia,
the proclamation of which was issued
yesterday, signed by all the members
Of the insurgent general staff. The
new outbreak is headed by the famous
Macedonian leaders, Gen. Zentchieff,
president of the Macedonian commit
tee, and Col. Jankoff, who was wound
ed in the rising of 1902.
The new territory covers the dis
tricts in the valley of the Struma, at
the base of the Rhodope mountain
chain and to the north of the river
Vardar. Col. Jankoff is directing the
movements of the bands in the south
ern part. News of severe fighting is
still coming in. At the village of Ar
mensi, after days fighting, the Turk
ish troops in the night time massacred
the entire population of $50 men and
200 women. The Turks have also mas
sacred the inhabitants Of the village
Of Veleso.
Turkey Levies a Land Tag.
Cqnstantinople, Sept. 1.-THE gov
eminent has imposed a personal, or
land tax Oh the entire population Of
the empire over the age of 49, The
tax is on different classes and ranges
from about so cents to $500 each, an
nually. This is regarded in some quar-
tiers as being in the nature of a pro-
vision for war.
Sleep that costs 5000 a night seems
pretty expensive, but that is what the,
sultan OF Turkey is now paying for the
privilege of more or less tranquil re-
pose. The money is received by the
members of the special military staff
which guards Abdul Hamids bedroom
and which consists of two generals, q
Colonel, @ major, captain and sew
eral soldiers. '--
The American officials here attrib-
Ute the dispatch of the warships to
Turkish waters not solely to the Ma
gelssen affair, but to the general dis
satisfaction Of the authorities at Wash
ington at the non-fulfillment of the
porte's promises in regard to pending
questions and to the determination of
President Roosevelt to show Turkey
that she cannot trifle with American
Diplomatic circles
here generally approve of the ener-
getic action of the United States.
which. 1t is pointed out, Is amply JUS
tilted by the bad faithof Turkey.
Nothing so impresses the porte as
2 naval demonstration, and the diplo-
mats claim that this will be specially
noticeable in the present case. as the
are not fettered, like other
powers by agreements regulating the
political affairs Of Tur-
key.
Our warships Mt Messina. Sicily.
Messina, Sicily, Sept. 1.-The United
States cruisers Brooklyn and San
Francisco passed through the straits
If Messina at 1920 a. m. Tuesday,
,ound south. The Semaphor saluted
he warships wishing them goood luck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

South Dakota's building at the
worlds fair will be corn palace.
Only corn will be visible on the walls,
both outside and inside. The state
will also exhibit extensively in mines
and in agriculture.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
The Coinage for August.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE monthly
statement of the coinage executed at
the minis Of the United States shows
the total coinage for August to have
been $1,114,1SO, as follows: Gold,
s45O,000; silver, $4,000; minor coins.
$212,1S5.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
CURRENT COMMENT.

The famous homestead of the late
Senator Allen G. Thurman, the "Old
Roman" Of Ohio, located at the state
capitol, is to be sold to pay the debts
Of the estate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

;, A word to the wise is sufficient, buy why
do agents call us smart men and then try
to sci! US whole dictionary;-Chicago Trib.:
une,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
OVER SIX MILLIONS SURPLUS.
Statement of Government Receipts and
Expenditures for August-Public Debt
Decreased 01.OOS,061.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE monthly
statement of the government receipts
and expenditures show that for the
month of August, 1903, the total re-
ceipts were s49,S52,677 and the ex-
penditures $43.024,544.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

W.olf-What made you fall down in the-
stock market? Lamb-Somdbody gave mss..
straight tip-Boston Transcript.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

years l suffered with
terrible pain in my
back. ! experimental
with doctors and medi-
cines but got little If
any relief. I actually
believe the aching in
my back and through
the groin became
worse. Ibid not know
what 1t was to enjoy O
nights rest and arose
in the morning feel .
ing tired and unre-
freshed. My suffer-
ing sometimes was
simply indescribable.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

If you want creamery prices do as.tke
creameries do, use June Tint Butter Color.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
as cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 800 Third 4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

Quietly, you know, is the silent partner"
AT the Office or at home!" Com :
mercial- Tribune. -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
SUFFERED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
complelely Restcred 10 Health.

Mrs. P. Brunei, wife of P. BrunzeI,.
stock dealer, residence Sill Grand Ave-,
Everett, Wash, says: For fifteen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

Games of love often result in a tie.-Chica-
60 Daily News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
TO Cure Cold in One Nay.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money! if it fails to cure. 25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
Our warships Mt Messina. Sicily.

Messina. Sicily, Sept. 1.-The United
States cruisers Brooklyn and San
Francisco passed through the straits
of Messina at 1920 a. m. Tuesday,
bound south. The Semaphore saluted
the warships wishing them goood luck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22
Date Sci to Try Dietrich.
nv the Associated Press.l


Omaha Neb., Dec. 19.--When the
United States District Court convened today
United States Senator Charles H. Dietrich,
under Indictment for alleged conspir
acy to secure the appointment of Jacob
Fisher to the position of postmaster at
Hastings Neb., and for alleged benefit
ting by leasing a building to the govern
ment to be used as a postoffice at Hast
ings, accompanied by General John G.
Gown, his counsel, appeared for arraign-
ment. On the first indictment the Sena-
Tor refused to plead his attorney stating
that its insufficiency would be challenged.
To the other Indictment the Senator
pleaded not guilty and both cases were
set down for trial on January 4, 1904.
This date was not set, however, without
protest from Assistant District Attor-
ney Rush, who claimed that the govern
ment's case could not be prepared in so
short time. Judge Munger said that
Senator Dietrich individually could not
be considered as having more than a cit
liens rights. but that in view of his Of
flee being practically vacant while he was
detained, he would set the trial for an
early date.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22
ELK PARK BLAzES
Over $4,000 Worth
of Property Destroyed
by Fire
(By the Associated Press.)

Elizabethton, Tenn, Dec. 19.-Over
$3.50 worth of property was destroyed
last night in fire at Elk Park. N. c..
The fire was discovered at 1870 O'Clock
Saturday morning and there being no fire
fighting equipment at hand, the flames
were soon beyond control.
The Elk Park Hotel and the Bowers
House, owned by V. B. Bowers, were soon
a mass of flames and the guests made
hasty retreats from the buildings. The
stores of Manning Ellis Brothers and of
Council and Taylor were destroyed. A
stock of lumber estimated to be worth
100000, owned by McEwen and Gibson,
of Asheville, N. c.. on which there was
very little insurance was burned.
Elk Park is thriving little mountain
town in the northern part of Mitchell
county, two miles from the State line Of
Tennessee and North Carolina, and is
one of the lumber centers of this section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22

tree entertainment they propose to give
Christmas night in Metropolitan Hall to
children under ten years of age.
The details have been placed in the
hands of committee, consisting of Messrs.
E. v. Denton, S. T. Smith, w. H. Brough-
ton, and l.. NJ White. The wives of the
members of the committee and the wives
and sisters of the other contributors to
the fund of between $25 and 5000, which
will be used, will select the gifts and will
prepare the tree.
Six hundred children will be invited,
three hundred boys, three hundred girls.
Prof. Noses has agreed to furnish a list
of children who are needy and Rev. r. S.
Stephenson has opened the books of the
Associated Charities so that the needy
may be found. The admission tickets will
be used in giving the presents.
Levin's Orchestra will furnish music
and the hall will be brilliantly lighted
and the tree handsomely decorated Mr..
Frank Wilson will render special from
bone solos The parents of the children
will be admitted to the galleries. The
doors will be opened at 1880 and the pres
ents will be distributed at s o'clock.
The committee states that Mayor Pow
ell will assist in the meeting at which the
gifts will be distributed, and that others
have been invited to assist also. The
committee is very enthusiastic over the
outlook.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22
7 FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.
The Teachers of AIamanCe are Ad-
dressed by Miss Edith Royster.

Graham, n. c., Dec. 19.-(SpeciaL)- AT
a meeting of the teachers of Alamance
county held in Graham today, an asso-
citation for the improvement of school
houses was formed. The purpose of the
''Woman's Association for the Betterment
of Public School Houses in North Caro-
lima was well explained by Miss Edith
Royster, of Raleigh, and as result a
large and enthusiastic association was
formed with Miss Lettie Foust president;
Miss Carrie Long, vice president; Miss
Effie Holt, secretary; Miss Ella Andrews,
treasurer.
This association is a means of doing
much good in our State, and for our coun-
ty we predict great improvement. AS an
inducement the County Board of Educa-
ton will give a summer school scholarship
worth twenty-five dollars to the teacher
who does most to improve her school
house and the school grounds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22
Watching Colombia Un-
der Brim of His Beaver
GIVE THE DAGOS ROPE
If They Want to Start the Racket
Why Let'em, B'Gosh, Says This
Lanky Colossus, Serenely
Whiting With "Arkan-
sas Toothp;ck."
(By the Associated Press


Washington, d. c., Dec. 19-'Let the
Colombians take the initiative" is the
restraining keynote of specific instructions
which Secretary Moody has cabled to the
American naval commanders in isthmian
waters. 1t was announced today that
while the situation on the isthmr;s was in
no way alarming to the Washington gov
eminent it was sufficiently delicate to
necessitatc the most careful aud dip o.
matte handling and for this reason sec
recy has been enjoned upon officials Of
the department regarding the operation
OF the ships and marines.
At a conference held today between
Secretary Moody and Brigadier General
George F. Elliott, commandant of the
marine corps the latter reported that
upon twenty four hours notice he could
get under way to Colon with the new
Caribbean Sea battalion which is under
orders to assemble at Philadelphia. This
battalion which it is intended shall go
south with the cruiser Die now on her
way to Philadelphia from Colon, will
probably sail between December % and
January /. General Elliott has been in
formed that unless the isthmian situation
enters uron a decidedly more peaceful
phase in the meantime he will command
this battalion and upon his arrival will
organize the three battalions of marines
on the isthmus into a brigade OF which
he will assume supreme command.
In official circles tonight it was stated
that Panama, while disclaiming any OBJ
legation to Colombia for the payment of
a portion of her debt will voluntarily and
as an act of comfy assume such share
of it as in her judgment may be deemed
proper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22

pressive. The chorus is composed of
about 100 young ladies, and is credit to
the institution.
Prof Wade R. Brown, the director, and
his able corps of instructors need no CON-
mendation. Their thorough musical and
instructive ability is so well known.
The programme was as follows:
Schubert-March Militaire 1.-TWO Pianosl
Misses Florida Ayers, Edith Swicegood,
Eleanor Wallace, Grace Galloway.
Haydn-Sonata D Major, Allegro con
brio Presto, ma non troppo-Mlss Bessie
Emerson Sans. Mars Hill, N. G.
Lomas-Tarantelle Minor-Miss Edith
Brown Swicegood, Mocksville, N. C.
Campana-Barcarola Vocal Trio)-
Misses Nina Green, Katharine Futrell,
Lalla Ellington.
Leschetizky-valse ChromatiGue-Mi
Florida Taylor Ayers, Rocky Mount, N. c.
Second Piano, Mr.. Brown.
Grieg-Dance Caprice, La Fileuse-Miss
Alice Alberta Harris. VAUDEVILLE. N. C.
Moszkowski-Spanish Dances, Nos.
and 1.-TWO Pianos)-Misses Sadie Lam
bert, Eula Wright, Mozele Springfield,
Helen Graves.
Nevin-Doris-Mis Nina Watson Green,
Raleigh, N. c.
Schumann-Des Attends, Rondo-Perpe-
tuum Mobile-Miss Mary Elizabeth Futrell
Scotland Neck N c.
Nicoai-Overture, Merry Wives OF
Windsor 1.-TWO Pianos)--Misses Bessie Flu
trell, Alberta Harris, Lalla Ellington,
Bessie Sans.
Smart-Rest Thee on this Messy Pillow.
Gabussi-The Fisherman-Univers
Chorus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-22
FOUR PRISONERS FROM YANCEY.
One Said to be One of the CountyS
Worst Men.

Sheriff NJ. c. Hunnicutt. Of Yancey
county, accompanied by Deputy j. f.
Hensley, brought four criminals to the
States Prison yesterday. The men were
coubly guarded and unusual precautions
were taken in bringing them to Raleigh.
as they are regarded as desperate char
acters.
Hiram Wilson. one of the prisoners is
said to be one of the most dangerous men
in Yancey county and has bad character.
Ten years ago he killed man named
Hurnicutt. Last month during the cleo
ton in Yancey county, his brother came
to Wilson's still, where Wilson was work
ing, and Wilson shot him down on the
spot. He was arrested and tried, but 1T
is said no true bill was found as self de-
fense was shown. The charge against
him for which he was convicted was the
manufacturing of whiskey. Wilson beng
prosecuted under the new law. which
makes this a felony. He was sentenced
to four years in the penitentiary.
Sam Higgins, white, was sentenced to
one year for retailing liquor without
license. Neil Ledford, white, was SEN
fenced to five years for setting fire to
Darn ana causing Thereby W We uestloyCu
considerable property.
Alfred Young, colored, was tried for his
life in Yancey Superior court for killing
a negro preacher. The preacher, while
drunk, one night came into his home.
Young was jealous because of his wife,
and ordered the negro preacher out. He
refused to go and Young shot him, the
preacher dying in few minutes after
ward His sentence is twelve years.