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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

roned by the green foliage, it was
very cheerful and inviting, but in win
ter its outward semblance was one
of gloom and melancholy. One could
easily imagine that it was hiding
some unpleasant secret behind its
massive walls. On Irving Warde this
impression was deepened on the cold,
cheerless morning of the inquest
when, in company with his friend,
the chief of police, he drove up the
carriage way. The murky sky seemed
somehow to have become entangled
in the uncanny arms of the black
trees. and the grayness of the earth
added to the cheerlessness.
An unusual commotion reigned
about the place. The negro servants
were in furry of excitement and the
neighbors were arriving in twos and
threes, ostensibly sad, but devoured
by curiosity. Each one present had
his own theory of the murder, and
great many gratuitous suspicious
were banded about in the crowd.
Warde was content to use his ears
and eyes while he waited develop
ments. Perhaps among those pres
ent stalked the bold perpetrator OF
the crime. This thought made him
silent and watchful, and he soon be-
came absorbed in the contemplation
of some of those who had arrived.
Franklin also was there and taking
a marked interest in the inquest, for
he talked a great deal with the coro-
ner and whispered with the chief OF
police and the sheriff, and OCCASION
ally he could be seen interrogating
some person who appeared to have
a story to tell which might throw
light upon the tragedy.
When the coroner was ready to
take up the examination the crowd
repaired to the apartment where the
body had been deposited. There were
two parlors, which, by means OF slid
ing doors could be merged into one
room almost large enough to accom-
modate those present. Those who
could not get in stood in the halls and
managed to hear the testimony.
None of the deceased's family was
present except the young. man who
had given the police the information
about the murder. Under police sur
veilance he wandered up and down
the hall pale and unhappy, apparent
" absorbed in reflections by no means
wholesome. Curious eyes were often
turned toward him, and frequently
ewes that had another light than OF
curiosity in them, but he seemed
oblivious to it all, although being
under arrest he knew that suspicion
pointed to him.
When the jurors had taken their
seats and everything was in readiness,
an examination of the body by the
coroner revealed the fact that Wright
had been shot in the back OF the
head, and at close quarters, too, as
was evidenced by the powder burns
on the hair. And the inference was
unavoidable that the murderer had
been walking behind his victim, and
that the latter did not expect the at
tack. He, must also have been. fully
aware who it was that walked thu
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

ing, and my limbs were badly swollen.
One doctor told me it would finally turn
to Bright's disease. was laid up at
one time for three weeks. had not
taken Doan's Kidney Pills more than
three days when the distressing aching
across my back disappeared, together
with the other symptoms"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03
ANOTHER LIFE SAVED.
Mrs. G. w. Fooks, of Salisbury, Md.

VIE OF u. w.
Fooks, Sheriff
of Wicom leo
County, says:
II S uf cred
w it'll kidney
complaint for
eight years. 1
felt tired and
W e n X, W a 8
short of breath
and was trou.
bled with bloat-
ing after eat
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03
Cautious Man.

''De you love my daughter?"
well, no; not just yet. You see, I'm
cautious man, and I'm just at the point
where feel that could love her without
any trouble. How much of dowry does
she get"-ChiRgo Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

Dumley--"By George! | believe I'm the
greatest fool in the world" Synnex-"That
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

DO not believe Piso's Cure for Consump'
+. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is, 1900
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain the
hands or, spot the kettle, except green
and purple.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

The self-made man is the one who has
taken advantage OF his eelf-made opportu
nities.-Philadelphia Record
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03

Genius needs to be balanced with gen.
tleness.-Ram's Horn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-12-03
Stona the Cough

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price % cents
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
SHIPS WILL SELECT
THEIR CHAMPIONS

The athletes of the fleet are now
busy at work selecting representa-
tives from the various ships to take
part in the big boxing carnival at
the Orpheum on Christmas night AL
most every ship has champion and
some of them are said to be very
handy with the gloves, being indeed
not entirely unknown to fame outside
of naval circles.
In boxing as in other sporting mat
ters there is considerable rivalry
among the battleships and cruisers, as
to who owns the best man. All are
eager to try conclusions and the diff
Guilty lies not in the lack of talent
but in choosing the best. There will
be several lively bouts from the fleet
in the program.
Local interest centers largely in the
six round go between Barry, who is to
meet Weday at New Years, and Pat
ton, who is to meet the winner OF
that contest. Barry is said by his
of condition, and certainly looks it
The bout between him and Patton will
not only be a clever exhibition but
should prove doubly interesting tc
those who are anxious to get a line
on the performances of the men.
The schedule of prices and the open
ing of the seat sale will be shortly an
nounCed
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
YEARS WORK
IN The NAVY
Annual Report OF
Secretary
Moody.
Points Out Advantages
| of a General
| Staff.
Report Which viii Be Interesting
to the Officers OF the Fleet
Now in Port.

In his annual report Secretary Moody
makes an interesting review of the
operations of the navy during the past
fiscal year.
"As the naval establishment" says
he, "grows in Importance and the
amount of public money devoted to its
maintenance is increased it's proper adj
ministration justly becomes an object
of solicitude. There has been, there
fore, much discussion concerning the
organization of the department. 1t is
asserted by many, both within and
without the naval service, that altera-
tions in the organic law governing the
administration of naval affairs would
result in an increased efficiency and
economy.
CHANGES DESIRED.
"The agitation for change comes
from so many and such respectable
quarters that it cannot be denied con-
sideration. There cannot be said to be
an agreement upon the exact measure
of the reform desired, nor, indeed, a
at all is needed.
Bureau chiefs often, as during my
administration, admirably adapted by
their character and attainments to per-
form duty of this kind, are engrossed
in the administration of their respec-
tive bureaus, have little time for other
duties, are tempted to consider all
questions from a point of view of their
own bureaus, and hesitate to assume
duties which by law are not imposed
upon them. This has led to the en-
largement of the function of the chief
of the bureau of navigation and the
creation of the general board. The pro
posals for changes may be classified az
follows:
DISQUALIFICATION in the organiza-
ton of navy yards which will increasf
the power and responsibility there ovel
and for work progressing therein.
"Second-The consolidation of the bu-
reaus in the department.
NAVAL GENERAL STAFF.
"Third-The creation of a genera
staff, which shall be responsible for tbs
efficiency of the vessels aloat and the
personnel of the navy, collect ant
digest military information upon whicr
plans for active operations may be
formulated, and act as the military ad-
wiser of the Secretary, having no au,
thority except such as may be confer
red upon it from time to time by the
Secretary. 1t should be understood
that the department does not entirely
lack the assistance which would bt
rendered by general staff. The Wal
College at Coasters Harbor Island, the
intelligence Office, the board of inspec
ton and survey, and the bureau o.
navigation work in intelligent coopera
| tion with the general board, which wa:
| created by my predecessor as the re
suit of experience in the war will
| Spain.
'It is not my purpose to recommen'
specifically at this time any of thes
proposals, but only to. bring them for
ward for the earnest discussion AM
consideration which their importanc
deserves. Mere change is not reform
and none should be attempted until j
appears clearly that conditions woui
be bettered thereby.
| CITIZENSHIP OF ENLISTED MEN
'It is gratifying to note that the per
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
st. Douglass.

Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house,
Not creature was stirring,
Not even a. mouse.
When mama awoke with a start and
shake,
And wondered why papa
Was so wide awake;
A rumbling and roaring
Soon came to their ears
A noise that would follow them,
All through their years.
For down near the bath room
The water rushed out,
And it caused poor papa
And mama to shout.
"Oh, why did We make. such a fearful
mistake
oh, John dear, I fear that
My poor heart will break,
Unless you will promise
That tomorrow you'll call
Bath, the plumber, and have him
Go over it ALL
And then no more leaks,
For we know that it's true,
That folks always call Bath
When there's plumbing to do''
Phone 81.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
A Desirable Residence for
Sale.

I offer at private sale the residence
of MR. H. e. COOPER, on the corner
of Beretania and Punahou streets, Ho-
nolulu.
The dwelling contains on ground
floor sitting room, library. reception
hall, parlor, dining room, kitchen,
large enclosed lanai, mosquito proof
reading room; second floor contains 1
double bedroom, bedrooms.
The house is new. well built and con-
veniently arranged.
Premises are nicely planted, well
kept and as attractive as any in the
city.
Property has a frontage Of 1877 feet
on Beretania street, 148 feet on Puma
hou street and contains 6-10 acre.
A considerable amount of the pur-
chase price can remain on mortgage at
satisfactory rate of interest.
For further particulars apply to H.
ARMITAGE, Merchant street, or to
JAS. F. MORGAN. s47 Kaahumanu
street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
A. n. SANFORD,
Manufacturing Optician
BOSTON BLDG, FORT ST.,
Deer May Dc Co.
FOR SALE.

1. Piece of land at Kalia. Waikiki,
area about 6234 square feet.
2. Land at Palikea, Nuuanu Valley.
about 1 61-100 acres of fine Taro land.
The above two pieces Of property are
offered for sale at bargain prices.
JAS. F. MORGAN,
AUCTIONEER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
LIVE STOCk.)
BREEDERS
The Annual Meeting is
Scheduled for
Today.

The annual meeting of the Hawaiian
Live Stock Breeders Association will
be held today in the Merchants Asso-
citation rooms in the Judd building.
Some interesting papers will be pre-
sented at the meeting, and new officers
will be elected for the ensuing year
The leading paper will be presented
by Julian Monsarrat, of the Kapapala
ranch, his subject being Island Hor-
ses, Past and Present.
Another paper will DE on Modern
Methods in Animal Husbandry, with
Suggestions for Local Conditions by
meha Schools.
G. L. Munro. manager of the Molo-
kai ranch, will read paper on "Dev-
ons for the Dry Ranges
L. Won Tempsky, manager of the
Haleakala ranch, has prepared pa
per on the Vegetable Pest Called
Pamakani." This is the pest that has
lately appeared on Maui and did so
much damage.
Jared G. Smith, Director of the Ha-
waii Experiment Station, has also pre-
pared a paper, his subject being 1.-THE
Relation of the Experiment Station to
the Grazier."
John Cullen, manager of S. NJ. Da-
mons dairy at Moanalua, will present
a paper on "Green Dairy Fodders,' -
and a. w. Carter paper or Spray
ing
A report is also expected from R.
c. L. Perkins Government Entomolo-
gist, on the lantana bug experiment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
Castle & Cooke, Ltd.
xoNoLULu.
Commission Merchants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The WaiaIua Agricultural CO, ME2
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mil Co.
The Fulton Iron Works. Sc Kenfss
Mo.
The Standard Oh Co.
The George r. Blake Steam Puzsw,
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life IRRzn.
ance Co, of Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Ca "a
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co. e. msas
don.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21

Thoughtful: Two men had fallen
out of the sixty-hfth story AS they
proceeded downward one of them yell
ed. 'Why do you yell?" asked his
companion. In order that people may
catch us with their cameras" replied
the other-Detroit Free Press.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
HORSE SHOEING !!
Z. v. Wright Co., Ltd.

have opened a horseshoe
ing department in connec-
lion with their carriage
shop, etc. Having secur-
ed the services OF a first
class shoer, they are pre-
pared to do all work in
trusted to them In a first
class manner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
MRS. j. w. KING.

zAA Walter ST., San Francisco, Cal.
shopping of any description promptly
Assended to at catalogue rates.
Keference Cby permission) Mrs. 3. r.
tNldngham. Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21
Ideal Christmas Gifts
BEER T11MBLERs-

STONE BEER TUMBLERS-
These goods have come at last. Those
who have placed orders are invited to
make their selections now. Each tum-
bier bears an original saying. Price
As cents.
SHAVING MUGS
A very pretty line was received on
the Ventura. In the selection are
plain, fancy and hand-decorated ones.
Prices 15c., 25c., Soc, 75c., s1.00, $500,
$500 and $500. A splendid present for
your gentleman friend.
JARDINIERS AND STANDS
A very appropriate present Sure to
please. Our stock contains many beau
ties from $500 to $4,000.
FAMOUS CHINA
Royal Worcester, Coalport, Minton's,
Doulton, Dresden, Limoges, Haviland
and many others are included in our
lines.
LIBBY'S RICH CUT GLASS
Beautiful snaps, reasonable prices"
A complete assortment. Prices from
| $3.50 up.
STERLING SILVER WARE
| A few of which are Napkin Rings,
| Sugar Spoons, Tongs, Forks, Knives,
Salad Forks and Spoons, Nutcrackers,
Gravy. Cream, Punch and Soup La
] dies.
LAMPS
Piano. Parlor, Hanging and Reading.
Artistic, up-to-date in design, we'll
made and unequalled in finish.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21

JAMES F. MORGAN,
AUCTIONEER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-21

Open your eyes to the needs of your
eyes.
In legal parlance, "the man who
pleads his own case has a fool for a
client"
Many sad results are met with in
proof of the fact that the man who
selects his glass aid in a haphazard
way, has a patient who is far from
wise.
Nowhere is an "ounce of prevention"
worth more pounds than in eye care.
A timely visit to us when your eyes
first warn, may save you serious trou-
BILE.
EYES EXAMINED. GLASSES SUP
Piled.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
WRIGHT PREDICTS
new LABOR SYSTEM
Says ProftSharing and Cooperation
Ideas VIII Prevail
WAGE DEMAND NOT SUFFICIENT

Philadelphia. Dec. 14.-"The wages
system will pass away. In its stead
believe, there win come system
which viii be composed of the profit
sharing and the cooperation ideas.
/ The great labor question means the
I struggle of humanity for a higher
standard of life The employer must
consider his employe. as well as the
stockholder. as an investor.
These words were contained IN an
address upon The Wage Question
made by Carroll D. Wright United
States commissioner of labor, before
the Society of Ethical Culture OF this
city.
OF scarcely less interest than his
prediction OF a new labor system was
Colonel Wrlght's approval of a plan
to insure labor against incapacity re
sulting from accident, illness or ad-
yancing age. The German idea was
quoted. under which the employer
must pay one-fOurth the cost of a sick
and death benefit policy, the employe
one-fourth. and the government one
half England, said Colonel Wright,
has taken up this question, and we of
the United States are steadily ap-
preaching it.
Contina ing. Col. Wright said: "Capi-
tai charges to the consumer the depre-
citation of property and machinery.
Why should not the depreciation of Ia
boris machinery, its hands, its brains,
it's body, be included in the final cost.
I'VE see in every progressive COM
munity that the demand of the work
man is no longer for a wage sufficient
to enable him to keep body and soul
together. Labor has been taught to
feel that it is a social as well as an
economic power in the community and
this educating process has gone on un-
til the demand of labor is for rea-
sonable margin beyond that fixed by
the iron law of wages.
"The wage system will pass away. 1t
is as has heen shown. unsatisfactory
in many of its applications 1t de-
pends too largely on its equities upon
the generosity and great mindedness Of
employers. That there are many such
who would scorn to influence the votes
or action of their employees, and who
would be incapable of taking petty or
great advantage of their workmen is
happily true. That there are others,
however, who make use Of these oppor-
tunities proves the weakness Of the
system and argues for a greater meas
ure of independence for those who la
Dor. The system that will take the
place of that under which mere wages
are paid probably will be composed of
the profit sharing and cooperation
plans. The work people will then ac-
uqire the interest of investors, the more
capable will rise to their opportunities
and the less worthy will find their
level"
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
SUIT FOR $5oo,ooo DECIDED
Court Finds That Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.
Andrews Died First.

Andrews Died First.
New York. Dec. 16.-It was decided
by Surrogate Thomas that Mr. and
Mrs. Wallace c. Andrews died about Is
minutes before Mrs. Andrews sister,
Mrs. Gamaliel c. St. John, in the fire
which destroyed the Andrews home in
9th street on April Z, 1899 In this
the surrogate reverses the report Of
the referee, who found that the three
victims of the fire met death simulta-
neously.
Mrs. st. John was a beneficiary un-
der the will of Mr.. Andrews for a large
sum, being one of several relations
among whom $5OO.OOO was to be dis
tributed, and had she lived would have
received a portion of the property of
Mrs. Andrews. The heirs of Mrs. ST.
John will now receive their respective
portions of the inheritance.
Mr.. Andrews, who was one of the
original standard oil men and at the
time OF his death was president of the
New York Steam Company, left an
estate estimated at S2.0OOO0O.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
MARINES LANDED
ON ISTHMUS
VIII Search For Colombian Troops
Said to Be Near Panama.
RUMORS OF SPEEDY ATTACK

Colon, Dec. ia company of ma
rines from the United States cruiser
Prairie was landed here under the
command OF Captain Smedley D. Eut-
lor. of West Chester Pa. and imne-
lately started by train for Panama.
The destination OF the marines is said
10 he Yaviza. mp the San Miguel gulf
md Tuira river.
It is believed that the decision of
the naval authorities to station ma
zines at Yaviza may possibly be owing
to the reports that Colombian troops
have been seen in that direction but
up to the present time there is no rea-
son to believe thataa large force is
under orders to march on Panama
from Cauca. The opinion seems to
prevail that the few Colombian sol
diers seen were probably scouts who
were endeayoring to learn what pre-
yentiye and protective measures were
being taken by the Republic of Pana-
ma. and that it was their presence
which gave rise to the exaggerated
rumors of a speedy. attack by Columbia
on the IsthmGs.
tt is more likely that the movement
of marines to Yaviza is in conformity
with the policy of the naval authorities
to concentrate forces at points which
offer the best facilities for getting i'm
mediate information of any movement
by Colombian troops towards Panama
and at the same time affording the ma
rines some relief from their confine-
ment to the ships. The marines car
ried with them all requisites for camp
life and also a number of machine
guns.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
sTEEL rRusr 10 cuT wAeEs
i5o, GOO Men te be Reduced from to
20 Per Cent.


New York. Dec. 15.-The statement
was made by a leading official of the
United States Steel Corporation that
beginning January 1, 1904, about 80
per cent. of the employees of the cor
poration will suffer wage reductions
ranging from to 20 per cent. This
reduction will affect about 10000 work
men in the various grades Of the sub
sidiary companies.
The remaining 10 per cent. of en-
ployes are members Of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron, Steel nd
Tin Workers. whose wage schedule
runs to July 1, 1904.
The finance committee Of the steel
corporation has, it is understood, under
consideration the dismissal of many
high salaried employees. in addition to
those already discharged, but no state
ment on this point was forthcoming.
It was asserted that, barring some
unforeseen technicalities, employees of
the corporation who participated in
the profit sharing plan will in the com
ing month receive a S. dividend on
the preferred stock to which they sub
scribed at $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
FIVE TRAINMEN KILLED
Two Engines and Train On 3. & o.
Plunged Into Deep RaVine.


Plunged Into Deep RaVine.
Piedmont w Va, Dec 14-Five men
were killed and several severely in
jured by the overturning of two en-
gines attached to a heavy Baltimore
and Ohio freight train on the ~ mile
grade" near this city.
The dead are: Engineer Ernest D..
Erwin. Cumberland, Md. Engineer
Emery Erwin. Tunnelton, w. Va. Fire
man Walter B. Nine. Terra Alta, W
Va; Fireman J. V. Carter Cumber-
land. Md; Brakeman John Hays
Staunton, Va.
The more seriously injured were:
Engineer Michael J. Gibbon, Cumber-
land, Md, fatally crushed; Fireman e.
C. Buckler. Terra Alta, W. Va, arms
and head cut and bruised; Brakeman
B. F. Bolinger. Grafton, w. Va, seri-
ously crushed
While descending the II mile
grade" the train. to which were at
tached two engines, left the track. The
engines and nearly all of the "a loaded
cars tumbled into a deep ravine, car
rying the trainmen with them. The
tracks were torn up for nearly 100
yards.
Milford chronicle., 1903-12-18
LAKE SUPERIOR SOLD
Assets Of Concern Bought by Speyer
& Co. For S4.5OOOOO.

New York. Dec. 16.-The assets OF
the Consolidated Lake Superior Com
pany, held by Speyer & Co. for a loan
of S5,O5O, 900, were bought in at public
auction by Speyer & Co. for $4,5OO,0OO
Theirs was the only bid. The sale was
held in spite of several protests by rep
resentatives Of other creditors.
Just before the auctioneer asked Tor
bids he was served with a notice thai
suit had been begun in the State SUI
prsme Court to set aside the same.
James Speyer declined to say what dis
position the syndicate contemplated
making of the collateral now owned
outright. Replying to further ques-
tions Mr.. Speyer and Charles Tweed
said that to the best of their knowledge
the United States Steel Corporation
would have no interest whatever IN
the property.