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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
APOLOGY WOULD NOT DO.
Mrs. Walter Dowler, of Sedalia. Who As
saulted Mrs. Cunningham. Confessed
That Punishment Was for Another.

Sedalia, Mo-, Oct. 25.-Mrs. Walter
Dowlerwas arrested here for assaulting
Mrs. LOWE Cunningham and pulling
her hair, dragging her through the
streets and kicking her. Mrs. Dowler
gave bond and offered to pay all ex-
penses, doctor bills, etc., and apollo
gize to Mrs. Cunningham. She had
mistaken her for another woman whom
she was waiting for in the dark and
did not discover her mistake until she
had dragged her half block to a
street light.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
yon,Inent TO Friendly Indian.

Morris, ILL.,, Oct. PA simple monu-
ument of gray granite to the memory
of Shabbona, the famous chief Of the
Pottawatomies, was dedicated with mo-
table ceremonies here. Shabbona aided
the whites in their contests with the
other Indians and was the orator Of the
red men in the last great council held
east of the Mississippi and which took
place with the agents Of the govern
ment in 1886. He died in Morris In
1853. .tiy.. 4a.a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
The Live Stock show at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. A'-Live
stock men yesterday expressed them
selves in the most enthusiastic terms
concerning the Royal American Live
Stock show. There never were more
cattle entries in any show in this coun-
try, and the quality brought out here
has never been equaled. In the goat
department exhibitors say unhesitat-
ingly that this was the greatest show
ing of goats ever brought together on
the American continent and sheep ex-
hibitors are equally enthusiastic.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
WILL TREAT OF B0ODLING.
President Roosevelt Will Ask Congress to
Effect IeeisIntion to Suppress Mall
fensance I'm Once.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Boodling In
public Office is to receive the attention
of Tia president and the majority In
the coming congress is to be asked to
effect legislation that will seek to sup
press what is now believed to be'wide-
spread in its sway. 1t was learned
from the very highest authority that
President Roosevelt in addressing con-
gress will dwell at length on the ques-
ton of public dishonesty, and that he
will incorporate in his message to con-
gress some suggestions which have
been made to him. at his request, by
Joseph w. Folk, of Missouri. -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
BOUGHT A "GOLD BRICK"
Robert Forbes. wealthy Citizen of Car
bondale. Kan, Paid $4,000 for Piece
of Metal Worth so Cents.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 25.-Robert
Forbes, a wealthy citizen Of Carbon
dale, finds that gold brick" he had
purchased three weeks ago in this city
for $4,000, was composition metal
worth probably so cents. A fakir in
duced him to believe he was long
lost nephew from New Mexico and
mine owner with a brick to sell. A
Topeka chemist" assisted and Forbes
came to this city and drew the money
from the bank. Forbes has received a
letter from the nephew" exposing the
scheme.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Dam Patton the Pacing King.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. PA mile In
1854 was made by Dan Patch yester-
day at the Memphis Trotting associa-
TONS track in q trial against time.
The PAGER clipped three-fourths of a
second from the worlds record of 1857,
held by Prince Alert, and lowered his
own record by az seconds. The DEM
onstration that greeted the new worlds
pacing champion as he flashed under
the wire was a memorable one,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
LOU DILLON A "PHENOM."
Proved Her Title to Queen of the Turf by
Tr0tt'ng Mile In lass 1-2
at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 26.-Lou Dill
tslon, with n running horse in a sulky
.galloping in front and another press
ing close behind, smashed the worlds
.strotting record of 1:59% made by Cries.
ceus at Wichita, Kan, last week and
went the mile in 1:5S1s. The condi-
lions were against the game little
mare. A strong wind was blowing,
which was great disadvantage in the
back stretch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Omcer. secrete Indiana Fiend.

Marion, Ind, Oct. 26.-Jesse Nc
Clure, q farm hand, murdered his two
sons. aged five and seven years, yes
terday afternoon, leaving their bodies
in fence corner. While a mob was
forming to capture and lynch him Nc
Clure drove on a run to this city and
gave himself up. He has been secreted
by the authorities, who fear attempted
violence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Youth Fell from rrhin.

{ Marceline, Mo-, Oct. 24.-Donald Tur-
ney, 10 years old, of Woodstock, Can,
travelling to California with hissmother
and sister. fell from a Santa Fe fast
train two miles west Of here The
train was going almost mile a min
ute, but he rolled down soft emhank-
ment. and except for few, bruises, was
uninjured. The child was brought In
by the section men and sent on to
Kansas City to join his mother ON the
fast mail at noon. 14n 's
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
WOULDN'T ASK FOR PARDON.
'.United States Consul Pearson Fined In an
italian Court for Insulting
Railway Onicial.

Rome, Oct. 25.-Richard Pearson,
.itormerly United States consul at Cen
ga, and now minister to Persia, has
been fined $50 and SIS costs for in
.:sulting an Italian railway official last
December, previous to his appoint
.rment as minister. The government
was DESTROYS of settling the incident by
;pardoning Mr.. Pearson, but the latter
refused to ask for the kings clemen-
scy, as prescribed by law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Additional Charges Against Blair.

St. Louis, Oct. 27.-James T. Rob-
erts, the accuser of James L. Blair,
whom he charges with forgeries and
embellishments aggregating $403,300,
has made a supplemental statement,
containing further details of the al
legged crimes, and throwing additional
light upon the dramatic series of Incl
dents which preceded the publication
Of the story.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
p.-,s, Declar,d Not Gunty.

Troy, Mo-, Oct. 24.-'Not guilty" was
the verdict in the case Of Clarenca
A. Barnes, charged with killing Rhodes
Clay, representative Of Audrain coun-
ty, in street duel in front Of the
Mexico post office on July 10, 1902. .
tragedy that has attracted almost ma
tional attention. The verdict was
based on the theory that Barnes acted
In self-defense.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Cnrruntion Mt Dies Moines.

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 25.-The grand
jury has returned 16 indictments
against local officials charged with hay
ing systematically blackmailed keep
ers of gambling houses, drug stores,
saloons and resorts. In addition gu
subpoenas have been issued for the
purpose of investigating similar
charges affecting the entire police de-
partment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
runne, Horror in New York.

New York, Oct. 26.-Ten lives were
lost by the cave-in of the roof and
walls of the subway tunnel at 195th
street Saturday night and four per-
sons were badly injured. All OF the
dead and injured were workmen and
most of them Italians. The accident
was the most disastrous that has oc-
CURED in the construction of the sub
way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
aIssouri Cattle Win Prizes.

Kansas City, MO, Oct. ga fea-
ture. of the American Royal cattle
show was the Meadow park special for
the best herd Of Herefords in the show
and it was captured by ]. A. Funk
houser, OF Plattsburg, Mo. The prize
is silver cup valued at $500 given by
CharlesyW. Armour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
VIII Send but One Delerate.

South McAlester, I. T., Oct. 27.-The
territorial convention, which convened
here yesterday to send delegation or
delegate to congress to ask for an au-
thorizing delegate, decided that but
one delegate should be sent, but his
election was postponed until Novem-
Der 5, when a fuller representation Of
the territory is hoped for.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Baptist Preacher n Hereto.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 27.-Rey. A.
E. Gammage, pastor of the Lawn
Avenue Baptist church in this city, has
resigned as the result Of charges Of
heresy being preferred against him.
Rev. Gammage advocates "divine heal
ing" and believes men can become so
sanctified that they can be without sin,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
n.monstlrlnr enc mexican Dollar.

Manila, Oct 25.-The board Of Phil
1ippine commissioners has just issued a
proclamation, announcing the demon
~etization OF the Mexican dollar on and
after January 1, 1904. Until that date
~the coin viii be accepted at all the
;governm ant Offices at the usual rate
W aich is equivalent to so cents Ameri-
-can money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Cresoeus. the rrotter. In a wreck.

Sapulpa, /. T., Oct. ga baggage
car hauling Cresceus, the trotter, was
derailed while switching in the Frisco
yards here. The horse was thrown
down. Wis legs were injured. He
probably swill be lame some time.
Cresceus was going from Oklahoma
City to Fort Scott. Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Burrton Bank Robbers Caught.

Burton, Kan, Oct. 25.-After de-
termined chase and a bloody battle
the bandits who looted the bank at
this point were captured on an island
in the Arkansas river Is miles north
from Burton and lodged in the New
ton Jail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
ssli. Goat for q. 300.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 25.-ThiIteen
hundred dollars is the prize L. wilt
and P. Wilt, Of Montreal, Tex, paid
for the prize goat Of the American
Royal stock show at the sale of the
sAngoras. 'Dick, Jr.." is the name
lof the valuable animal, and was bred
by F. o. Landrum. Of Laguna. Tex.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
ao-story building a. St. Louis.

st. Louis, Oct. 27.-Plans have been
drawn for the erection in st. Louis of
the first 20-story building west of the
Mississippi river. The enterprise, as
planned, will involve an expenditure of
about $1,5O0,OO0. The location is to be
on the east side of Twelfth street, and
not far distant from the new Jefferson
hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
prisoners. sprung Steel Door.

Columbus, Neb., Oct. 27-There was
a wholesale delivery of the inmates of
the Jail here while the jailer was up
town. The prisoners sprung the heavy
steel door leading to the corridor and
removed the brick from the wall.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
AritntIon for Interstnte Fair.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. pam inter
state fair in connection with the
breeders show is the next thing pro-
posed in the way Of development for
the American Live Stock show. on
GERS of the Missouri state fair sug-
gested moving the fair here from Sc
dal:a and Kansas gave the talk 9
broader scope.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
FOlk at Missouri UnIyersIty.

Columbia, Mo. Oct. Circuit At
torney Folk delivered an address Mon
day night on civic character" before
the students of Missouri state universe
ty. "a, ;.sg ,s
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31
Er-senntor stauart nIarrled.

Atlanta, Ca. Oct. 27.-United States
Senator William NJ. Stewart. Of Ne
vada, and Mrs. NJ. A. Cone, of Madison,
Ga, were married at the Piedmont ho-
tel in this city Monday night
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-31

CouahmptIon Chains Hawaifs Ex- Delegate
Honolulu. Oct. 25.-Robert Wilcox.
ex-congressional delegate from Ha-
wall. Is dead Of consumption.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
THE NEW ALLIANCE.
Rock Island Frisco System at New Or
 leans Will Be Admitted.


 New York, Dec 19.-Negotiations have been completed by the St Louls and San Francisco railroad for a new alliance, which will admit the Rock Island Frisco system at New Orleans, says the Herald. This plan has been worked out with the Southern railway and will save the Frisco from building 8 line from Memphis to Baton Rouge. which involved possibility of antagon- izing the Gould interests.
 The original plan of the Frisco man. agement called for the construction of an independent line. A right of way was obtained and preliminary steps taken for financing the new construc- ton. Jointly with the Southern rail- way, extensive terminal facilities in New Orleans were planned, to cost be- tween $12,0O0,00O and $14,000,000. Be- tween $2O00,000 and $S,000,00O has been expended 0n this work.
 The Iron Mountain already had wei under way the construction of its New Orleans line and negotiations or it's use by the Frisco, thereby saving the latter 300 miles of construction, were we'll under way when a dispute arose over local traffic and the deal fell through.
 President Yoakum of the Frisco then suggested to President Spencer of the Southern railway the feasibility of the 'Frisco's reaching New Orleans of the Southern's Mobile and Ohio and New Orleans and Northeastern route. It was decidedly to the interest of the Southern to have Frisco in New Or leans on account of their joint ter minals there. Without any delay the matter was carried forward and the directors of the St Louis and San Fran cisco have now ratified the new project.
 The 'Frisco's new ronre will be some what indirect for traffic from St Louis and Chicago. but will enable the sys- tenn to handle its own tonnage from the Birmingham district. 1t Is point ed out that the Rock Island Frisco traffic from the west and southwest will reach the gulf bv way of Calves ton if the joint ownership of the Harri- man North and South Texas lines Is finally sanctioned.
 Connections between the Frisco and the Mobile and Ohio are made at Tupe- 1o and Jasner Miss. and Birmfnoham Ala. The Mobile and Ohio connects with tho New Orleans and Northeast ern at Meridian. The route hv wav of Tupelo from Memphis would he about forty miles longer than the route orfe- irallv planned down the Mississippi river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Low Opened the New Bridge.


 NEW YORK, Dec. 19. The new Williamsburg bridge over the East riv- CT, connecting New York and Brooklyn, was opened today by Mayor Low and other city officials. Mayor Low and the officials of Manhattan, Bronx and Richmond boroughs and the guests of the city for the occasion started from the city hall, Manhattan, and drove to the Clinton street end of the bridge. Thence they proceeded to the middle of the structure, where they mat the Brooklyn and Queens officials and their guests. After formal greetings between them they proceeded to platform on the Brooklyn plaza, where Mayor Low declared the bridge open for traffic, and the formal ceremonies of the bridge opening were carried out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
STANDING OF A wARsHlP.

Commander Said Gull On a Spar Was
 the Cause of the Trouble.
 ESQUIMAULT, E. C., Dec. 19.--At the sitting of the court martial which is trying the officers of the British cruiser Flora, recently stranded in British Columbian waters, the defense began the presentation of testimony.
 Captain Baker, the commander of the Flora, and Lieutenant Grant, the navigating officer, both made state ments, in which they denied neglect, and, while admitting the fault might be their own, as an error of judgment had been made, they held that the cir cumstances were so unfortunate that they were guiltless of the charge of haZarding and stranding the vessel. They stated that the speed of the cruiser was such that by reckoning she should have been past Village Point. A spar was sighted by Captain Baker and others with sea gull perch ed on it, which gave the spars distort- ed by the fog, the exact appearance of the Village Point spar, which is sur mounted by an inanimate sea gull.
 The result was miscalculation of the vessels position and the subsequent stranding of the cruiser. A number of other witnesses gave evidence to this effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
coNDrr,0N or TRADE.
Fl. G. Dun s& Co. Report Business De-
 cidedIy Better.

Fl. G. Dun X Co. Report Business De-
 cidedIy Better.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-R. G. Dun x Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
 Business is decidedly better than at any recent date and the improvement Is not confined to activity ill holiday goods. although the best reports con- eern those lines. Continued low tenn perature not only stimulates retail sales, but jobbers are receiving supple mentary orders for sea sonable goods, and collections are more prompt. Build ing permits issued during November exceeded the same month last year, railway tonnage is heavy, and several manufacturing branches are starting idle machinery.
 This nations international position was greatly strengthened by foreign commerce results last month, and that the position is being maintained is evil denced by exports for the last week, $2,14S,376 larger than a year ago, from this port alone, while imports decreased $2,o9O 134
 Liabilities of commercial failures thus reported for December aggregated SIG, ,121 ,422, of which $5, ,204 were in manufacturing, $3 455, ,41o in trading and $1,241, sos in other commercial lines. Failures this week numbered 329 in the United States against PCT last year and in Canada 20 compared with 16 a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
LEHICH COAL.

Right into your Din .s where We de- liver the best coal to be had in the city, at the lowest market price. Our Lehfgh coal has made many fast friends. This coal contains very little s.2te-no dirt, and clinker Is a stranger to it. Give us trial order and we are sure of permanent GUS toner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
TIMELY TOPICS

All colors ladies' sweaters at Miller x Peck's for $1.49; children's mackin- toshes $19S: ladies' military coats $4.9S.
 Hampson-Sellew's is headouarters for Morris chairs. touches, Turkish rockers and fancy tables.
 Fine neckwear for men at Currans, T5c and $1 neckwear marked soc: smoking sets from 25c to $e4S.
 Trott will have frozen pudding and cherry bisque, ice cream and ices for Christmas.
 Mems natural wool underwear at 56c tonight at Grieve. Bisset & Hol- lands. Good black half hose 121sc a pair.
 Comfortable. reliable and up to date shoes. slippers and leggings at Boston Family Shoe store.
 Go to the United States Land corpor. ation and select lot free before the best ones are gone.
 I. Chase is not giving away millinery goods, but he is offering some pretty low prices.
 Kelly manufactures all his own candy. Ask for his chocolate cream peppermints.
 Cut the coupon from Turnbull's ad and bring it when you go to trade. Chance on piano and $500.
 Harry I. Dodge. the shoeman, will be ready for patrons every day and night until Christmas.
 I. J. Sheehan quotes special prices for the benefit of the early buyer be fore the rush begins.
 Get rightly made clothing for tho youngster. the kind that wears and s-~~Aia uaII. at !. B. Mullings &c Sons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
Wilson Was Afraid of the Razor

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 19.- Frank Wilson, baseball player who pitched with the Atlanta club of the Southern league last season, has shot and killed William Saffold, | negro barber, in this city. It is said the negro was advancing on Wilson with razor when Wilson fired four times, one of the bullets taking effect and causing Saffcld's 1pufh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19
BOGUS HALF DOLLARS.
Complete Counterfeit Plant Found in
 Home of Charles Callan.

San Francisco, Dec 19.--Secret Ser vice Agent Hazen, with the assistance of the federal officers, has arrested four men, who it is claimed, were en- gagged in the manufacture and distir- button of bogus half dollars. Charles Callan is declared to be the leader and in his home was found a complete counterfeiting plant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-19

Have you ever tried a Democrat ''Penny-a-worder?" If not, why not?t Do so now-you will not regret it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23

Rev. II. n. Spear is in Lake Odessa
this week assisting in SPECIAL services,
he will return Saturday AT the Bap-
fist church, Sunday evening young
men were received into the church
for baptism and at the close of the
services next Sunday evening four
Candidates will be baptized, Mr.. Spear
will preach at Smyrna in the churc h
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock,
the work at that point is being
greatly revived.
Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Webster enter
tanned Prof. Pitkin and wife and the
members of the School Board last
evening, at their home on Pleasant st
Progressive Finch was played, Harry
Connell winning first prize, fine
olive dish, and Prof. Pitkin won the
BOBBY brize child's A. b. G. plate.
Ice cream, cake and coffee were
served and very enjoyable evening
was spent.
Henry Nichols who sold his bridge
street property interests and is build
ing a house on his farm west of the
city. He has worked in the factory
for the past ii years and came here
with 81 in his pocket all the money he
had He thinks his health will be
be tier out doors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Administratrix sale.

Apublic sale OF the personal property OF the
late C. ID. Ellis will be held at the farm on Sat-
urday May end, at O'Clock, p. m. The fol ow.
ing will be sold: cows, 2 heifers, colts, 3
horses, calves 8 yearlings, 8 pigs, wagons. 3
buggies, sulky plows, harrow. 90 tooth
drag, Buckeye DIN and many other farm tools
to numerous TO mention.
Terms, all sums OF s5 90 and under cash over
500 six months credit on approved notes, in.
terest per cent
MRS. @. ID. ELLIS,
Administrative
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Vim. j. Just Dead.

VIM. j. Just died suddenly in Ionia,
Wednesday morning at his home, be-
ing found dead in bed at O'clock a..
IN. He was at his Office the day be-
fore feeling as well as usual, heart
disease is attributed as the cause. He
was an excellent citizen, brother of
DR.. f. Just of Coral and Mrs. Levi
Broas of this city. He was prominent
in G. A. II. work and served two terms
as Commander of Vim III. Borden
Post No. 2ll.
The funeral will be held Saturday
at 2 o'clock.
Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder rig hit. Don't delay taking.
Sold by w. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Temperance Program.

The following excellent program
under the auspices of the w. C Il. U.
will be given at the Salvation Army
hall, Saturday night, April 25.
Opening song Wy congregation.
Prayer, Rey A. o. Carman
Music. Salvation Army String Ba nd
Recitation, Miss Tallulah Bcebe.
Address, Mrs j w. Ayling.
Recitation, Miss Bertha Owens.
Quartet, B. Y. =. u. choir.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Everything is ready for the produc-
ton of "A Modernized Merchant of
Venice" at the Opera House tomor-
row evening. Elegant costumes and
accessories have arrived, the para
phernalia for the beautiful stage set
tings promised, is finished and many
new and novel speciality acts have
been secured to fill the intermission
between acts. 1t is safe to say that
the play will be presented by a thor
oughly capable company judging from
results obtained at recent rehearsals.
There are still some good seats on
sale at Hotel Bedding. Secure them
now if you have not done so already
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23

The Royal Slave at the Opera House
last Friday night was one of the best
productions which has held the boards
there for a long time. 1t is strong
play full of excellent dramatic situa-
tions with plot that is intensely in
teresting. Every member of the
company is an artist. The audience
was a large one.