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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
How He Chose HI. Calling.

A well-known politician once asked
New England clergyman what were
his intentions for the future of his
vigorous youngster who was playing
on the lawn. "Well," he said, my
wife and 1 believe in natural selec.
ton and letting a boy follow the
bent of his mind. To find out what
that was we left him in the sitting
room one day with a Bible, silver
dollar and an apple. said, If when
we come back he is reading the Bible
shall train him to follow me as a
preacher; if he has pocketed the dol
lar 1 shall make a banker of him; IL
he is playing with the apple 1 will
put him on a farm When we re-
turned he was sitting on the Bible,
eating the apple from one hand and
clutching the dollar in the other, and
1 remarked, Wife. this boy is hog;
we must make q politician of him. I"
Philadelphia Ledger.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
THE DIVER.

His is life of toll. Into Inc dull
And uirbid main he plunges down.
Amid conditions strenuous and cold.
To undertake his task. Mayhap for gold
He seeks. or hidden pearl. he toiieth on
To cleanse the barnacle from crusted
hull.
His Is a life OF faith. Down from above
He draws his native air. Above him foes
Fore'er withstand. His task Is sore in
deed.
But on he tolls all trusting that his
need
or strength will never fail. for well he
knows
The pledge of faith Is made by faithful
love.
'Twerc WELL my soul, when earnest life
for thee
IL like unto the divers trust and toll,
'Tis often dark, and hard to win ones
way
Against the odds that throng the path;
but stay
Thy trust upon the Power above. and all
Thy striving shall result I'm victory.
REV. Howard Agnew Johnston. ID. D..
in N. Y. Observer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
THERE WAS A ROAR OF LAUGHTER

deal. If you save those beastly idols,
you will be fairly rich, and your pic
ture will be in all the papers. You
will vet be famous. Did you see this,
Mr.. Rockwell?"
Mr.. Kent read the following from
The Record May 4th:
ut Is q matter of sincere regret that
MIR. Walter B. Hestor, the famous special
correspondent of The New York Record.
left this city on cruise through the
Mediterranean shortly before this OUT
rage occurred. All westbound steamers
have been requested to communicate the
facts to Mr.. Hestor. in order that MS
services may be secured at the earliest
possible moment No Journalist living Is
better qualified to unravel n mystery OF
this character, and The Record hopes to
be able to announce the cooperation OF
MIR. Hestor in few days.
81 should say he was we'll quail
fed" remarked Mr.. Kent. Il must
give Hestor credit for rare talent in
the selection of steaks and wines.
The poor fellow is as crazy as a bug
on most matters, but his mind is
perfectly clear on Scotch whisky and
cigars. BY the way, Pence, did you
read those articles about your Will?
One OF the papers say you leave $685.
100000 to endow an old ladies' home,
and another says your entire fortune
will be devoted to a socialist uniyer-
sity. The Philadelphia papers claim
that your money is left to INDECENT
actors and race horse people. Is
there any truth in it?"
Simon Pence looked up over his
steel-rimmed spectacles and he smiled
ut his questioncr in good-natnred
way.
IYou are too old man, Kent, to
believe everything you see in news
papers," Mr.. Pence said, and returned
to his reading.
81 have a suggestion to make said
sidney Hammond, later in the after
noon. "If Hestor remains around
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
CHAPTER XXI.-CoNrENuGD.

CHAPTER XXI.-CoNrINUED
There was no afternoon siesta that
day. In the bright sunlight, the ve-
randa was alive with flaming headlines
and rustling newspapers. For two
hours scarcely u word was spoken.
Each man read in silence; intent on
those items of news in which he had
a personal interest. Again they lived
over the events of the IL days which
had passed-this time not on the
decks of yacht, or in tropical wild
erness, but in New York
T.. Sylvester Vincent broke the
spell. He had searched paper after
paper and finally came upon modest
item in The New York Record an
nouncing his Disappearance.
81 don't seem to cut much ice in
this mystery" he said in an aggriered
tone.
There was q roar of laughter. in
which Vincent joined.
"Nevcr mind, Vincent" said Mr..
Kent. "you are the only one in she
party who will quit winner on this
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
GROWTH OF KANSAS TOWNS.
In the State Arc lis Places with 1000
or More NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Far In the Lead.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 29.-Kansas has
11S cities and towns with 1000 inhab-
ltants or more, according to a compi-
lation OF the assessors and county
clerks official returns for 1903, just
completed by the state board Of agri-
culture, as against ia belonging To
such list last year.
The following table gives the cities
and towns in Kansas having 1000 or
more inhabitants, March 1, 1903, in
the order Of their rank. and the pop
ulation Of each. together with its gain
or loss:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05

these waters-as he Is likely to do
there is no telling what he may at
tempt. 1t evidently is his intention
that we remain where we are for an
indefinite period. 1t is impossible to
forecast what vagary his fancy may
take. 1 doubt il he came near the
bungalow last night. If it is his idea
to keep us on the island and supply
us with luXuries, he will object to
the construction of such boat as
we now have under way. There is
nothing to prevent his quietly com
ing in some night and towing The
Jumping Jupiter out to sea. This
would be calamity and we must run
no chances. The yawl he has given
us. is not seaworthy for more than
three men. If necessary, / am ready
to make the trip to the mainland in
the yawl, but our best plan is to
remain together and finish our boat.
In the meantime, we should guard 1t
at night. suggest that we detail
two men to night work on the boat.
They can work with lanterns and
guard our property at the same
time"
"We will do that" said Mr.. Nor
ton. 81 will gladly take the night
shift for a time. Who will so with
me?"
All volunteered, and Mr.. Morton
selected Mr.. Haven as his companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-05
: I6s KIDNAPPED |
!. MILLIONAIRES
A Tale Of Wall Street
and the Tropics ~ 81
By FREDERICK u. ADAMS ]

Copyright, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company.
All rights reserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
SURRENDER OF BEAVERS.
He Appears Before a Commissioners
and Gives $1,000 Bail.

and Gives $1,000 Bail.
NEW YORK, Sept. S-George w. Beav
ers, the former head of the salary and al
Iowance division of the Postoff1ce Depart
ment' at Washington, surrendered himself
in the office of United States Commissioner
Hitchcock in this city to-day and gave S.
600 bail for his appearance before Com
missioner Hitchcock. on Sept. 10.
The former postal official came to the
office of United States Marshal Henkel
accompanied by his attorney. and the lat
ter announced that Mr.. Beavers wished to
Beavers was then formally arragned be-
fore Commissioner Hitchcock and the
amount of the bail agreed on by counsel
and the date set for the preliminary ex-
animation. The bondsman,i j. r. Brown
of this city, qualified in the sum of So
Co., double the amount of the bond and
Mr.. Beavers and his counsel left the build
ing.
United States District Attorney Burnett
last week notified Beaverss counsel that
a bench warrant had been issued for the ar
rest of Mr.. Beavers; that he would be
taken into custody forthwith IL he did not
Immediately surrender himself. The de-
PENDANTS lawyers then verbally informed
the federal authorities that they would
produce their client Tuesday.
The indictment against the former head
of the salaries and allowance division was
returned two months ago in BROOKLYN and
charges him with having received a check
for $50 from the Brandt-Dent Manufacture
ing Company, of Middletown, Wis, which
il is alleged was presented to him by the
firm as part of commission number of
automatic cashiers furnished the Postal
Department by that firm. Mr.. Beavers was
indicted in company with Congressman
briggs, of Brooklyn, and George +. Miller
the local manager of the Brandt-Dent Com
pany. 1t is claimed by the government that
a conspiracy was entered into between the
company, Congressman briggs and Mr.
Beavers. wherein the automatic machines
thQ rnx-0r
greatly in excess of the customary market
quotations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
PURDUE OPENS TO-DAY
FIFTEEN HUNDRED STUDENTS To
MEET IN THE MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
Freshman Glass This Term VIII Mum.
Der 5OO-Faculty Busy Arranging
Schedules-Many Changes.
special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. S.-Classes will
be called in all departments of Purdue Uni
versity tomorrow, but owing to the size
of the freshman class and the rush of men,
bers of the other classes. no work will be
started before Thursday. Heretofore in
struction has begun on Wednesday, but this
year no attempt will be made to start the
classes at work until all students are reg
istered. The registration of freshmen be-
gan yesterday. and nearly 200 tried the en-
trance examinations. Fully 300 enter with
out examinations, making a class of 500.
President Stone is too busy to talk Of
prospects, though he says this year will be
the greatest in the history of the univer-
sity. The clerks in the registrars Office are
busy examing credentials and nearly every
member of the faculty is attending the meet
ing held to arrange a schedule of classes
On account of the great number of fresh
men it has been necessary to increase the
number of classes and then divide these
into many sections. This entails a great
amount of labor on the part of the pro-
fessors and instructors, and cannot be COM
pleted until all students are registered. In
every department of the university return
ing students have noticed changes. Class
rooms have been enlarged machinery and
equipment added. a general house-cleaning
has taken place and paint has been applied
with a will on almost every building.
There will be chapel exercises tomorrow
in the Eliza Fowler Memorial hall, and re-
turning students will get their first glimpse
of the completed interior. The decorations
are all finished. the seats are arranged and
everything is ready for the 1.5OO students
who will assemble there for the first time
train now. and their presence is felt in all
parts of the city.
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new WESTERN COLONY
ITS MEMBERS EAT NO BREAKFAST
AND DO NOT LOVE THEIR WIVES.
Living i'm Family Groups Mere
Matter of FOrm-Strange Ideas
Regarding Health.

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-The Rogers (Ark)
correspondent of the Sun says: Edgar
Wallace Conable, founder of a strange
health colony in Colorado several years ago,
has abandoned the high altitude of the
Rockies and has bought 5000 acres of land
in northern Arkansas and colonized it with
several hundred followers, all of whom be-
lieve in his manner of living. The colonists
eat no breakfast. The men do not love
their wives. nor do the wives love their
husbands. Living in family groups is
mere matter of form, it is contended. al
though there have been family squabbles
caused by jealous husbands and wives in
this colony.
The settlement lies along the Frisco sys-
tenn, and is to be made into one vast orch
ard and vineyard No form of animal life
must be killed on the premises, but it Is
the endeavor of the colonists to drive away
all kinds of insects and pests. The land
which was bought only few weeks ago, is
now being planted in fruit trees, and set
tiers are building their homes on the wide
stretch of the mountain country. By next
summer they expect to have everything in
fsrst-class working order. According to
their creed. people should live in the high
est form of physical and mental life This
embraces extended periods of fasting, for
publication of the body and the elimination
of disease. 1t contemplateS the nonuSe or
meat alcoholic stimulants and tobacco.
Conable says that soon as his crops
begin to grow he will allow no one on the
premises, except gas temporary guest,
who lives on anything but his sort of food.
No morning meal will be tolerated by the
Conable colony. and no cook stoves will be
found in the kitchens. The housework
of the women will be limited inasmuch as
the only preparation OF the 1000 VIII De 10
wash away the dirt.
Fasting is regarded a means Of
strengthening the body among these people.
Miss Reda Benjamin. young woman, has
Just completed a fast of twenty-five days
without any bad effect to her body She
has muscles as hard an athlete, and is
a perfect specimen of physical womanhood.
No physicians are allowed in the colony.
Whenever a person is i'll he is placed under
the care of one of the health teachers,
who. by a system of cereal and fruit prod
nets and by fasting or starving the dis
ease as they say. attempts TO cure the pa
tient Conable allows no horses on the
farm. and all the work is done by human
hands or steam power.
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tenary quarterly conference. Terre Haute;
j. w. Richards, field agent Anti-Saloon
League. member of King-avenue. lndlanap-
oils quarterly conference; Quincy A. Myers,
Perryville: Chung-King. China. missionary
West China: y. c. Geyer. Lafayette, mis-
sionary in Las Vegas y. NJ; J. II. Warrell
Valparaiso missionary in salt Lake CITY,
Utah
The Rev. Eli Phillips Bennett. OF south
Pend First NJ. r. Church, was transferred
to the Detroit conference
Bishop Joyce. in his address TO the min
listers. deprecated the spirit of commercial
ism that looked to high salaried positions
rather than to a field for the best RELIGIOUS
effort. He called attention 10 the fact that
while the financial affairs of the conference
were in fire shape. there stood forth the
glazing fact OF loss OF about zoo IN totai
membership. The conference is growing III
men and intellect. IL was in the increase
in membership that the results were pest
measured The bishop was nearly worn OUT
with loss of sleep and with lmportulllIIes
A ID. Young and J. g. Smith were grant
ed SurernumeTSry relations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
GUNS AND KNIVES USED.
French OniciaI Report of the Trouble
at Beirut-City Excited.

PARIS, Sept. S-Oficial advices received
by the Foreign Office give brief details of
the outbreak at Beirut. The city is in an in
tense state of agitation The outbreak &C.
Cured during the night and Sept. be-
tween Christians and Mussulmans. The
fighting was furious, firearms and knives
being used. The Italian consul rescued
one Christian who had been stabbed and
who had fallen in front of the door of the
consulate. The presence of the United
States cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco
at Beirut is regarded as a fortunate cir
cumstance. 1t is expected that a number
of other foreign war ships will gather there.
The official reports further show that
Beirut is one of three places which are
now centers of great animation. SMYRNA
which heretofore has been completely quiet
is on the eve of an outbreak Great ex-
element prevails there. The authorities
are in constant fear of an outbreak but
fortunately they have been able thus far
to prevent an encounter between the Chris
tians and MuSSulmanS.
The Salonica advices are also again very
disquieting. 1t is expected that a general
revolt throughout the province of Salonica
will occur next week. 1t is the under
standing among the foreign officials at
Salonica that a general instruction will
shortly be announced by the Macedonian
committee. In view of this expectation
rigid police measures have been taken by
the vail, who is showing much energy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
INDIANAPOLIS, sHELBYvILLE a
SOUTHEASTERN TRACTION co.

cars leave indianapolis for Shelbyyilc and all
intermediate stops from the corner OF Washing
~ and Meridian streets on the following hours:
q Z. : =. TO- m a. m. l. o'clock noon and 4. =.
a = s. J. \ and n 20 4. IA.
cars leave ShelhyNilc Tor Indianapolis and al
intermediate stops follows 49,. s-57. 6s7.
30 500. s.57. 1887, n:s5 "A m and 1884 I.ss.
81 a.57 &c. s.55. C.s7. s55. S57 and n - d IN.
Round-trip tickets, Indianapolis 20 Sheibyvilic.
can be purchased al Hudsr's drug store corner
Washington and Pennsylvania streets. and at the
T.. T. Ensley pharmacy. Stubbins Hotel block.
saturday and sunday special Schedule
or SATURDAY and Sunday beginning az a. m.
4 car viii leave indianapolis each half hour.
excepting 5Fl and go a and f.Sn. 5.3o and
II 80 a. "a. The last leaves az midnight
Leaving ShtlbNNiile the cars will run on the
half hour. bekfnning az AZ excepting III
and 1l.s5 a. m and 2-=7 and : 81 D. m Lat car
xiI leave Shelbyyille at II 50 y.
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face The vice consul at once had the car
riage stopped and jumped out to discover
his aSSailant, but could see no one. The
following day he went to the government
office, where he met the Italian consul and
the Austrian consul, who had come to
complain about burglaries in their houses.
The Governor ordered an investigation of
the attack on Mr.. Magelssen, but the only
result was the arrest of young Christian
who had attended a marriage on the pre-
viouS night and in whose possession was
found a toy pistol. The American vice con-
sui Indignantly refused TO accept the ar
rest of this man and decided to visit his
brother-in-law, the American consul gen.
eral. who staying in the mountains
north of Beirut.
The Egyptian Gazette mentions that three
months before Mr.. Magelssen was attacked
by men in Turkish uniforms, but whom
by his strength ne put to flight. 1t adds
that there is little public safety in Beirut
and it is very dangerous for Europeans to
appear on the streets at night. Murder and
pillage are daily occurrences and many
families have therefore moved to Egypt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
TURKISH ATROCITIES.
narrowing Stories Told by Bulgarian
Refugees Arriving at MOnastir.

SOFIA, Sept S-Private letters received
here from European residents at Monastir
give narrowing details of the situation at
that vilayet. Destitute Bulgarian refugees
who arrive daily at Monastir relate most
incredible tales of Turkish cruelty. Sixty
families recently arrived there from Smil-
LEGO, which was destroyed. The refugees
saw a husband and wife sitting in the ruins
of their nome, when a Turkish soldier
slashed of the mans head and threw IL in
the womans lap. Inc soidlers , iouna "a,
a ditch. They outraged the girl and
slaughtered all the children. Numerous
Bulgarian prisoners have been brought to
Monastir. 1ney were mostly unarmed peas
ants VINO had not been connected with the
insurrection. Twenty Bulgarians who had
been exiled were marched OF, connected by
heavy chains about their necks and ankles
The Macedonia interior organization es-
Inmates that $4,000 women, children and
old men are hiding in the mountains and
forests of Macedonia. The Turks are
burning the forests in the districts of Leren
and Kostur, and killing fugitives who
attempt TO escape TO the plains. The Vlacn
village of Gopes. three hours distant from
Monastir, has been burned by the Turks,
who are reported to have thrown several
of the inhabitants into the fire. The bashi-
bazouks have destroyed the village OF
Thirteen thousand Turkish soldiers are
assembled on the frontier at Palanka,
hrdtONO ana NOlScndIl. ana are plunQer-
ing the surrounding villages The peo-
pie have not complained. fearing that they
will be murdered. In the district OF De-
british vilayet of Monastir. the soldiers are
reported TO be naked and starving and to be
robbing all around.
The general staff OF the insurgents has
issued a circular ordering the bands not
to modest the peaceful Turkish and Alban-
ian villages. The order concludes: There
will always be plenty of time to take such
measures
Famine prevails in the district of Kursh-
evo. and the population is going into the
adjacent districts.
All reports from the vilayet of Monastir
agree in describing the situation as ap-
palling. Between $4,000 and 50.O00 Bulgarian
inhabitants are believed to have been mas
sacred by the Turks and every Bulgarian
village i'm the vilayet has been destroyed.
The refugees i'm the mountains and forests
are dying of starvation by thousands. At
present IL is impossible To obtain precise
figures. The revolutionary headquarters es-
innate that 10000 Bulgarian men. women
and children have been killed while at
least the same number of refugees are
slowly perishing OF hunger. In official cir
cles these figures are regarded as an under
estimate and officials are inclined TO the
belief that the number OF the massacred
exceeds $1,000. The Turks are apparently
determined 20 exterminate the entire Bull
garian population of the vilayet. The actual
details OF the happenings outside the town
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
Young Peoples Societies Meet.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY. Ind, Sept. S-The an
nual meeting of the young peoples societies
OF the German Evangelical churches OF
southern Indiana convened tonight at the
church of that denomination in this city.
over forty pastors and one hundred dele
gates are present. Thirty visitors are here
from Cincinnati. Prof. c. A. Prosser. su-
perinteEdent of the public schools, delN-
cred the address of welcome on behalf OF
the city. and the response was made Dy
Daniel H Ortmyer of St Lucas Society.
Evansville A service of song was conducted
by the Rev w +. Mehl. of Mt Vernon,
and an address was made by the Rev. j. L.
Schneider. The delegates will be given a
trolley ride to Jeffersonvllle and Glenwood
Park tomorrow evening, and the conVen-
ton will adjourn Thursday night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09
ALL KINDS OF WEATHER.
Secretary Shaw Goes Sightseeing in
Rain, Snow and Sunshine.

DEADwOOD. S. D., Sept S.-Shooting
through Spearfish canyon on the pilot of a
Burlington engine for a distance of twen-
ty-fve miles at the rate of forty miles an
hour. up and down steep grades. and
around many sharp curves through all
kinds OF weather. encountefing repeated
ffCrries of snow, showers of rain and the
bright sunshine: a walk of seven miles
mp a steep. rough and muddy mountain
road and an inspection of the tin depos-
its were some OF the features of Secretary
Shaw's sightseeing on his last day In the
Black Hills district.
Secretary Shaw seemed 10 enjoy the walk
immensely and was much delighted with
the grand scenery of Spearfish canyon and
the circuitous climbing of the railroad on
which he rode. Only short time was spent
I'm the inspection OF the tin deposits, and
the return swas made In wagons to the
railroad station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-09

are not available. The foreign representa-
tives at Monastir are dependent on infor-
nation furnished to them from Turkish Of
fetal sources.
In government circles here the situation
is viewed with increasing alarm. Ii is re-
liably reported that the Turkish forces in
Macedonia number 3O0.G co., 1t is C ,nsidered
impossible that such a force has been as
sembled merely 20 crush the rebellion. 1t
is feared that the Sultan is meditating an
attack on Bulgaria
According TO a telegram from CONSTANT
nople the Porte has issued an unconditional
order that all European correspondents
must leave Macedonia because they are cir
culating false news. The ambassadors have
been notified of this decision.
The latest report regarding Boris Saraf-
off, the Macedonian leader, says he was
wounded in the leg Dairone.