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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-16

Our treasury Is augmented by d.
nations from Mrs H. Keith for the
kindergarten club of cook book, aud
money; Misses Conway Of money,
literature and presents for the Poor
Farm, aud Miss Frank Flowers Of
money. We refrain from publ, hing
the NAMES of the donors OF eggs. AS
we vcr.fillcd our space last week.
The Fleming Farm headed the lisl
with five dozen, and Cole u Nixon.
The Grand Leader, klein's. Miss Ger
tie Petty, as well aS enrolled mem bcr,,
were equally generous, AMI we only
wish donors could have enjoyed the
pride OF the Juniors over the result
Any one who has visited Hospital.
can revel in thinking Of the pleasure
our box gave the little people sun
day,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-16

Smallpox germs live thirty.nine
years, according to a recent discov-
ery but they were Indiana germs,
which accounts for any unusual
characteristics they may display.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-16

Onf meeting last saturday was un-
usual. both ia number. aud pro-
grnmmc. We had an impromptu
Easter programme, and almost II
thanksgiving over the success If oul
donation To the Hospital We sent u
box containing twn hundred colorrd
Easter Eggs To the rhlldrrn'- Hos.
pital on jefferson Ayrnur. in :,
Louis. and received one hundred and
thirty two egg, too late to send, which
We sod to pay shipment. etc hut
finding II had been paid hy q mrmbrr
m the sunshine Nucr"Dy. will u-r the
amount Ms much needed "fund- "
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-16

A fountain Of justice in Joplin
has given forth the decision that
woman may show as much lingerie
in muddy weather as she pleases.
The decision makes no provision
for dry weather, and as for windy
weather - well, that's not for
human courts to decide anyway.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-16

When President Roosevelt was
Police Commissioner of New
York, he wrote a letter to Presi-
dent Wilson of the Board Of Health
protesting against the use of the
word 'expectorate" in the Board
Of Health ordinances, and suggest
ed the word spit" Spit" he
says is good English and is ono
matopoetic, which undoubtedly
settles it.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-16

William Waldorf Astor has re-
Gently purchased Hever Castle in
England, where the ravishing Anne
Boleyn twisted the heart strings of
Henry VIII. William Waldorf
should be careful, as English peo-
of Anne's days have a provoking
fashion Of making nocturnal visits
to former abiding places.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24

clusion the Marine band struck up "The
Star Spangled Banner" the Fourth
field battery, United States army, fired
a salute and the flags which hid from
view the statue were drawn aside by
the grandson Of the hero to whose
memory 1t was erected.
President Roosevelt was then intro
duced and delivered lengthy address
eulogistic of the general. AS soon as
the applause following the presidents
address had subsidized, David B. Hen
derson, of Iowa, former speaker of the
house of representatives, spoke on be-
half of the Army Of the Cumberland.
In eulogy of Gen. Sherman he said:
"The language of this statue tells what
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
FOR INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.
Ex-presIdent Cleveland Would Rather His
Son Would Build q Great Bridge
Than he President.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-Ex-President Gro
yer Cleveland was received with lusty
cheers by the students of Armour insti-
tute. He made speech in which he
said: II am a great stickler for high
err education, but l want to tell you
this: The opportunities to-day are
greater than ever for boys to get a
practical education-an industrial edu-
cation-and ! would rather my own
boy grew up able to build great
bridge like the Brooklyn bridge, than
to receive the highest honor that the
people could bestow upon him. /
hate to hear persons talk in pessi-
mistic strain to the effect that the day
Of opportunity in this country has
gone by and that the chances for a
young man to rise by his own efforts
have passed away. II it is not true;
there is room at the top and there al
ways will be-"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
A Little Girl Burned to Death.

Chickasha, I. T., Oct. ia man
named Stewart and his wife left their
two children, a boy of seven and girl
of two years, in their tent ten miles
southwest of Chickasha Saturday
while they went to pick cotton. A
gust of wind blew the camp fire into
the tent, setting fire to everything.
The little boy fought against the
flames and tried to save his sister, but
finally ran to the field. When the
father came the camp was burned and
with 1t the little girl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
LOST IN THE LAVA BEDS.
Two Young People Became Separated from
Their Party In n Trip to Sunset Crater
-Fruitless Search of Posses.

Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct. 20.-Two we'll
known young people, Leo Verkamp, of
Flagstaff, and Miss Mabel Brown. OF
Chicago, became separated from their
party at Sunset crater in the lava beds,
20 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Sun
day afternoon and up to the present
time no trace Of them has been found.
A report reached here last night
that the missing couple had been
found at a ranch IS miles northwest
of Flagstaff and about so miles out OF
their way. In losing the road they be-
came confused and followed the noun
tains to the right instead of to the
left. They spent the entire night trav-
cling and were nearly exhausted from
exposure and thirst.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
CROOKS WILL REAP HARVEST.
In New York City They Are Posing ~
Dowieites and Steal In the Name Of
Elijah the RestOrer."

New York, Oct. 1S.-With the Dowie
greeting, peace be with thee as the
password, crooks from everywhere,
who are descending on New York, ex-
pect to do a thriving business in rob-
bling flats and apartment houses. Out
of-town thieves have had meetings to
devise ways and means to take advar-
tage of the great opportunity. Some
will work as individuals; Others will
act together Nearly all. however, will
work on one general principle-to pose
as Dowieites and graft" in the name
of Elijah the restorer." Armed with
Leaves of Healing" the Message OF
Zion" and other Dowie literature, wear
ing the Zion uniform and using the
Zion speech, they hope to obtain easy
access to New York homes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
NOT EVEN TO SHIPPERS.
Railroads Announce Big Curtailment In
the Issue of Passes-To Get Around
Missouri Law.

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-The issue of passes
by the western roads during the year
1904 will be greatly restricted. Passes
to shippers or merchants will be en-
tirely discontinued. Return passes to
men in charge Of live stock shipments
will also be cut off next year. Missouri
and one or two other western states
have laws requiring the railroads to
furnish free transportation to live
stock men, but the railroads claim
that these laws are invalid because they
conflict with the interstate commerce
law, which prohibits the roads from
issuing passes to shippers, and they
mean to appeal to the United States
courts, If the state authorities give
them any trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
ss5.Ooo reward for Missing Man.

Bristol, Tenn, Oct. LIT Is now
five days since E. L. Wentz, the young
Philadelphia millionaire, so mysteri-
ously disappeared in the mountains or
Wise county, Va, and, nothwithstand-
ing a party of 1000 men have been
securing the mountains for four days,
no clew has been gained as to what
became of him. The missing mans
brother, Daniel L. Wentz, has increased
the reward for the finding of the young
man from $4,000 to $4,000, provided he
is returned alive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
A LARGE MILITARY CAMP.
About $4,000 Men Taking Part In the
Military Maneuvers ut Fort
Riley.

Fort Riley, Kan, Oct. 19.-The larg-
est military camp ever formed in this
country in time Of peace is now To-
Gated here OIL the government reserva-
ton. About $4,000 men are here. The
general scope of the maneuvers, which
commenced in full strength this morn
ing and will continue for fortnight.
is the most comprehensive that has
yet been arranged, and practically
every situation soldier can be called
upon to face in time of war, save the
two so eminently disagreeable-danger
of death and lack of rations-is COM
prised in the programme.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
RAILROAD LAB0RERs KILLED.
Fifteen Persons Lose Their Lives and
About Forty Others Injured In IN Ac-
cident to Their Train.

Trenton, N. j., Oct. 19.-Fifteen per-
sons were killed and about 400 injured
in a collision which occurred on the
Belvidere division Of the Pennsylvania
railroad near Washington's crossing.
The persons killed and injured were
station laborers who were on work.
train and were on their way to work
at Washington's crossing to repair
washouts along the road. While the
train was standing on the track it was
run into from the rear by gravel
train.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
His Parents Thought Him Dead.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-After having been
mourned as dead since early in Sep
TENDER, Guy Jones, II years old, has
turned up alive and well. In the grave
at Graceland cemetery is the body of a
boy which was buried as that of the
missing lad. Taking offense at a
scolding by his father, the boy left
home. A search by the police revealed
body resembling his floating in the
river. The features were distorted.
but the parents believed they had
identified their son and buried the
corpse as his.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
BURIED THE WRONG MAN.
ID. #. Haron. Supposed to Have Been Laid
to Final Rest by Odd Fellows. APP
pears In the Flesh.

Pacific Junction, Ia, Oct. 20.-B. F.
Haroff has arrived here from Omaha
after the odd fellows had paid the ex-
pense Of burying him. Several months
ago a man supposed to be B. F. Haroff
arrived in Pacific Junction. He was in
the last stages of consumption. He
died near the depot and papers in his
pockets showed that he was member
of the odd fellows at Buffalo, Wyo.
The expenses Of the burial were there
fore paid by that organization. Now
the real Haroff' has appeared and has
proved that the man who died was
somebody else.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
AFRAID OF A MOB.
Negro Suspect Committed Suicide In His
Cell In st. Louis Jail-Did He XIII
Mrs. Laumnn?

st. Louis, Oct. 19.-It is believed by
the police that the mystery Of the MUIR
der Of Mrs. Kate Lauman, whose dead
body was found lying by the roadside
near Normandy Thursday, has been
partially solved through the suicide
yesterday OF John Williams, a negro.
arrested late Saturday night as sus-
pect. Yesterday forenoon small fire
occurred near the Jail and caused some
excitement. After 1t had been extin-
guished Sheriff Hencken went to Will
liams' cell to question him and found
the prisoner dead. He had hanged
himself. It is thought that the excite
ment caused by the fire alarmed Will
liams into belief that mob was ap-
preaching the Jail to lynch him and he
quickly hanged himself with a sheet.
His body was warm when discovered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
Phonetic Language for Savage Tribes.

Philadelphia, Oct. 16.-Three men
who have spent years in foreign coun-
tries, one among the savages of Africa,
the second in Korea and the third in
Japan addressed the eastern mission
airy convention of the Methodist Epis-
copal church here Thursday. Rev. DR..
e. NJ, Richards. whose work has been
among the Tonga and Sheetswa tribe
Of east Africa, stated that he invented
phonetic language for the savages
and in that way taught them to read
the Bible.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
CHOKED WIFE TO DEATH.
Then an Ohio Man Prepared and Ate His
Breakfast After vaInly Trying
to Sleep.

Dayton, o., Oct. 1S.-With no excuse
to offer than they had spent the night
Quarreling, Charles H. Weiffenbach,
well connected in Dayton, choked his
wife to death, using no instrument but
his hands. He then tried to sleep. but
half hour later arose, prepared and
ate his own breakfast. Later he went
to the tobacco warehouse where he Is
employed as foreman, and gave in
structions for the days work. He then
went to police headquarters, coolly told
the story of his crime and was locked
up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
ACCIDENT AT A BRIDGE.
Dozen Worlkmen Hurled to De nth and
Several Seriously Injured by
Crane Giving Way.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 20.-By the
breaking of the ropes carrying five
beams to their position, letting the
tons of iron fall upon the movable
crane at the Pittsburg end of the new
Wabash bridge being built by the
American Bridge company over the
Monongahela river, about q dozen
workmen were hurled to death by a
fall of more than 100 feet, striking
the water and two barges beneath.
Ten of the dead have been recovered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24

he fought for-peace. To recount his
battles is to give history Of the civil
war. He never drew his sword with
out drawing blood and making perma-
nent history. His march to the sea
is generally regarded as his greatest
campaign, but this is an error. It was
a brilliant campaign-the world so
rated it-but it did not come up to the
genius and grandeur of the campaign
Immediately following it, when he car
ried practically the same army from
Savannah to North Carolina That was
the greatest work of Sherman's life"
Mr.. Henderson, in the course Of his
address, referred to Booth, Guitean
and Czolgosz as tho 'horrid, .damnable
manifestations of our national growth"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
AMERICA TRIUMPHS.
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Turns Down Canada's Claim.
Portland Canal Is Left to tho British Prov
ince, But Washington Onicials Re-
gard This rs of Minor
Importance.

London, Oct. 1S.-The Alaskan boun-
Diary commission has agreed to grant
all the American contentious except
that for the Portland canal, which goes
to Canada.
Portland Canal Not Important.
Washington, Oct. 1S.-The Associa-
ted press bulletins from London an
nouncing the decision of the Alaskan
boundary commission decision was the
first intimation received by the state
department that the commission had
reached an agreement. State depart
ment officials say that 1t shows dis
tinct victory for the United States. 1t
is their opinion that the effect Of the
decision regarding the Portland cana.
merely gives to Canada the possession
of Tearse island, small island in
the Portland canal, and Of no special
Importance.
Disappointment In Canada.
Toronto, Ont, Oct. 1S.-Great dis
approval Of disappointment is felt here
over the decision in the Alaska bound
airy case. Il would not like to criti-
CHE Lord Alverston's decision until I
have read the text, but the result is a
very great disappointment to me"
This was the view of Thomas Hodgins.
the master-in-ordinary, who has made
a special study of the boundary dis
pute, and it conveys the feeling OF
Canadians generally.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
TURNED TILLMAN LOOSE.
Jury Would Not Convict the Ex-Lieutenaut
Governor for the Murder OF
Editor Gonzales.

Lexington, s. c., Oct. 16-The jury
dn the case of ]. H. Tillman, for shoot
ing Editor N. A. Gonzales at Charles
ton, found him not guilty. A demon
sstration followed the announcement,
friends of the defendant giving vent to
their feelings In shout. The jury
was out about 20 hours before return
ding verdict. The defendant shook
hands with the Judge and members of
the jury and left the court room ac-
~companied by his friends and counsel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24

Sherman Thorndyke, grandson of the
dead chieftain, in the presence of off,
cial Washington, the president, the
diplomatic corps and the cabinet at its
head. Thousands of veterans. members
of the societies of armies of the Cum
berland, the Tennessee, the Ohio and
the Potomac, all the regular troops in
the vicinity Of Washington, battalion
of marines, two battalions of seamen
and the district national guard were
reviewed by the president before the
unwilling ceremonies, which began at
2:30 o'clock. Gen. Greenville NJ. Dodge,
president of the Society of the Army
of the Tennessee and chairman of the
Sherman statue commission, made the
introductory address. Upon its con-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24

gresham Boreing, divided about mid
night on Saturday when the Edwards
faction declared an adjournment to
meet at London. The Hunter faction
remained in session and after mid
night nominated DR.. w. Godfrey Hun
ter, ex-United States senator, who re-
ceived 246 votes to GA for Ramsey.
Ramsey addressed the convention ac-
quiescing in the choice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
Pearls Found In Rlvef BED.

Carbonate, H., Oct 19.-The peo-
pie of Maunie, a small town on the
Wabash river in White county, have
become excited over the finding OF
valuable pearls in the river bed and
scores of people are now working
daily gathering mussel shells, which
are selling at $15 ton. Some expe-
rienced men can secure a ton per day.
The pearls being found range in value
from $40 to $3.50. ig'sg
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
Charged with Naturalization Frauds.

Charged with Naturalization Frauds.
St Louis. Oct. 20.-Adolph Fem, an
officer of the Hebrew branch of the
Jefferson, club. political organiza-
ton. was arrested yesterday on an ad-
6itional indictment returned by the
federal grand jury, charging him with
aiding and abetting in the matter Of
procuring naturalization papers by
fraud. In default of bail Fem went to
jail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
MISSIONARY CONVENTION.
Ex-Gov. Drake, of Iowa, Offers $4,000 to
the Christian Church for u Bible
College In India.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 20.-Yesterday's
sessions of the International Mission
airy convention of the Christian
church were given over to the Foreign
Christian Missionary society. At the
morning session was read telegram
from Ex-Gov. Drake, of Iowa, stating
that, he will give $1,000 to start
Bible college in India. Gov Drake
has already donated $1,000 each for
Bible colleges in Japan and China.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
A,r.hin ut San Frapclsco.

San Francisco, Oct. 19.-Dr. August
Greth, who for, year past has been
unostentatiously working on an air
ship, yesterday surprised the residents
Of san Francisco by sailing over theic
heads for two hours, directing his mae
chine almost at win and demonstrate
ing that in many essentials he has
solved the problem Of aerial nayiga-
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
EARTHQUAKE IN PERSIA.
Two Hundred and Fifty Said TO BE Lost
and Thirteen Villages De-
stroyed.

London, Oct. ia dispatch to the
Standard from its correspondent at
Odessa says news has reached there
from Khorassan that $50 lives have
been lost in an earthquake at Turshiz,
Persia Thirteen villages we're de-
stroyed and some 5000 persons are now
homeless.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
nIr canal 10 BE Bullt East.

Worcester, Mass, Oct 1s.-omcials
of the American Steel and Wire COM
pany, part of the United States Steel
corporation, have had plans drawn for
the construction or a canal between
this city and Providence. The esti-
mated cost is $40.000.0OU.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
MRS. T. C. PLATT.

the presence of the immediate men,
bers of Mr.. Platt's and Mrs. Janeway's
families. The senator said that he chose
"a private ceremony to avoid the crush
and annoyance of a public wedding.
Senator and Mrs. Plat left the city this
evening for short trip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
rh,r.v-rour BOZ stalls Burned.

Sterling, Kan, Oct. IS. -Thirty-four
box stalls were burned at the fair
grounds Saturday. The origin OF the
fire is unknown, but 1t is supposed
that some one dropped q lighted cigar
in the dry grass along the road. The
grounds are out of the fire company's
limits and it was put out by the farm
ers and a bucket brigade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
PLATT WAS MARRIED SUNDYA
The New York Senator and Mrs. Janeway
Wanted to Avoid the Annoyance of
Public Wedding.

New York, Oct. 16.-Announcement
is made that the marriage of United
States Senator Thomas C. Plat and
Mrs. Lillian T. Janeway took place at
the Holland house on Sunday last. Rev.
DR.. Burrell performed the ceremony in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
souandered 100000 on q Woman.

Haywards, Cal, Oct. 20.-City Mar
shall Ramage has arrested William
Carthew on charge OF being de-
faulter in the sum of 100000. 1t is
stated that Carthew was confidential
clerk In a bank in New York, and
while acting in that capacity, stole
100000, which was sQuandered on q
woman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
A PLAN TO PREVENT FLOODS.
An Editor Wants the Government to Give
Bounty to Every Farmer Who
Builds Reservoir.

Harrington, Kan, Oct. ia. M.
Crazy, editor of the Harrington Times,
has started a movement to prevent
floods by having the government give
a bounty to every farmer who builds
reservoir, proportional to the acre
age of the water surface in the dry
months of the year. The matter Is
favorably discussed by farmers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
United States Marshal DIsoharred.

Washington, Oct 16.-Dhe president.
upon the recommendation Of the attor-
ney general, removed United States
Marshal Fred A. Field, Of the district
of Vermont, for dereliction Of duty in
permitting the escape at Providence.
R. l., Of the three Cinnamon entrusted
to him for deportation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
no Erect Ten.story BuIldInr.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct ia ten
sstory office building, extending from
Wyandotte to Central on Eighth street,
Just south OF the Exchange building,
will be erected by w. A. Hoyt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
A BOLT FROM HUNTER.
stormy Republican Convention at
MiddlesborO, KY, Resulted In q
Split Over Congressman.

Middlesboro, KY, Oct. 20.-The re-
publican district convention, called to
nominate a successor to the late Con-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24
UNVEILED A STATUE.
Admirers of the Late Gen. Sherman
Do Him Honor.
In Washington City the President and
Other Notabics Lent Their Presence to
the Ceremonies - Ex-Spealker
Henderson's Tribute.

Washington, Oct. 16,-To the men,
4ory of Gen. William Tecumseh Sher-
man an equestrian statue was unveiled
here by little boy, William Tecumseh
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-24

magnificent work art which has been in Of construction
before
completed nshd under the direction his wife,
south building and visible tho
fngton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02

All decorating material and fair
novelties can be found at the Cald-
we'll Stationery Cos.