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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Want Better Health Laws.

The state board of health will ask
the next legislature to make number
of important changes in the health
laws of the state. One of the reforms
which the board advocates is the SUI
pervision of municipal sewerage and
water supply. The board will ask
that sanitary engineer be employed
and required to inspect plans for sew
erage and waterworks systems and
to make an analysis of the sources Of
all municipal water supplies at the d.
rection of the state board.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Omitted Samuel Hoffman.

In one of the papers read before the
recent meeting of the State Historical
society, II was stated that only six
of the signers of the Wyandotte con-
stitution-the present constitution OF
Kausas-were alive. These were given
as follows: ]. T. Burris, r. c. Foster,
B. F. Simpson, E. G. Ross, c. B. Nc
Clelland and s. d. Houston. This list
omitted one member who is still In
the flesh and blood. The omitted one
Is Samuel e. Hoffman, now a retired
capitalist, living in ST. Louis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Thirsty Crowd Saw Destruction.

Acting under a court decision the
sheriff of Harper county destroyed sew
eral hundred dollars worth Of fine
liquors, glassware and paraphernalia
of the only joint in Attica. The joint
list, who had been paying the town
$50 per month, was convicted and his
entire stock of WHISTLES. wine. beer
and glassware was broken. A large
and thirsty crowd attended the obse-
quies of John Barleycorn, but nothing
was saved from the wreck except the
odor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

King Alfonso refuses to give more than
sight hours day to royal business. ALI
b not going to take any chances Of los:
Ing his card Of Council No. !, Kings
Union.-Washingto Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Elannican's Filosofy.

Whin Oh see a mon that's alwez jollyin'
people AWAY from home Oi fale moighty
sorry f'r is family whin he gets home
wild tn stock Of jolly Observation-Disclosures
American.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

"a burnt chile breads de fire." said
Uncle Eben, but de man dat done los
his money on . boss race goes aroun'
lookin' fob another tip."-Chicago jour
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Lewis, Single Binder" straight cent
cigar. Made by hand of ripe. thoroughly
cured tobaccc, which insures rieh, sat
not 90 good. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Kansas state Grange.

The Kansas State Grange closed Its
thirty-second annual meeting at Paola.
The secretary's report showed that
eight new oranges were organized last
year, increasing the membership $40.
A resolution favoring the reorganiza-
ton of the grange life insurance was
adopted. The reports of the secretary
on the fire insurance department
showed an increase of 40 per cent. in
business. The Kansas Farmer was
adopted as the official paper of the
organization. The officers elected are
E. W. Westgate, master overseer; A.
p. Reardon, lecturer; Oil Hibner, stew
ard; R. c. Post, chaplain; Mrs. NJ. j.
Ramage, treasurer; William Henry,
secretary; George Black, gatekeeper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

In Manchuria they blow up magazines.
In this happy land of peace and plenty
they simply blow up the writers.-Cin-
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Pathetic Tragedy Recalled.

The announcement that Miss Edna
Battin, OF Caldwell. is to be married
In q few days recalls one OF the most
pathetic tragedies in the history OF
southern Kansas. Several years ago
some young people of Caldwell went
to the country for picnic. Five OF
the girls went in bathing after finding
q suitable spot away from the picnic
grounds. All got beyond their depth
and Mabel and Inez Neal, Edna Curtis
and Millie Curtis were drowned. Edna
Battin was the only one Of the i've
saved. She struggled to the bank and
drove q team at breakneck speed
through the woods to the place where
the boys of the party were fishing.
They hurried to the bathing pool, but
life was extinct when they took the
bodies of the four girls from the water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

RisosC Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
zy. iSas Minneapolis annapolis MDn JAM t 300
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Il win take more than gold-loving
hearts to make the golden ags.-ChicaGo
Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

,Whether it Is 4 misfortune to 80 10 the
grave unsung depends somewhat on the
qualifications of the sinRer.-Smart Set.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
A Big Dam Near Galena.

The large cement dam below the
confluence of Spring river and Shoal
creek, near Galena, is almost COM
pleted. The dam was built by the
Spring River Power company, COM
posed of Chicago capitalists. Five
thousand horsepower Of electricity will
be generated. The electricity-will be
utilized in furnishing power for the
mills and mining plants Of the Kansas
Missouri lead and zinc district. The
dam and volume of water in front of
It are the largest in the western states
and an expenditure Of close to $1,000
900 Is represented. The dam is
equipped with the latest machinery
and all parts are in duplicate. 1t is un-
derstood the company will erect sew
eral more dams on rivers in that vi
cinity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

A $4,000 FIRE has started statfort
talking about wateryorks again.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

1hs sixth oil wen has been brought
n Il Blus Mound
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
10 Cure q Cold In One Day

Eik1 Laxative Brumo ouinine Tablsts. An
.s sasass |: -. 1s so1 'Ss &:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

A new broom nay sweep clean, but 4
3 |oIl 9 apt - rai1s biisturss-N. y.
----z-. d.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
kiching, Blind, Bleeding or Pretending Piles.
Your druggist win refund money II PAyo
0ulE1uNT fails 70 cure In Q to N'dayB. 60c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Hoch Never Cut $3.50 Rate.

Gov.-elect Hoch, Henry ]. Allen and
Representative w. A. Trigg, Of Gar
nett, three country editors, in discuss
ing the newspaper business, all agreed
that It was a mistake for a country
editor to cut his subscription price
down. They all contended that the
lower the subscription price the great
err the per cent. Of loss. and that 1000
subscribers at 50 each were BETTER than
1000 at 81 each. Competition drove
Allen to a reduction in Franklin coun-
". Hoch has never cut his $3.50 rate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Latest Kansas Events.
Daughter Of Ex-Gov. shannon.

Daughter OF Ex-Gov. SHANNON
Mrs. Susie B. Keller, for rs years an
employee of the post Office department
in Washington, is dead. Mrs. Keller
belonged to q distinguished family.
Her father, Wilson Shannon, was q
member of congress, minister to Mex
leo, twice governor of Ohio and later
one of the early governors Of the terri
tory of Kansas. For many years he
stood at the head Of the bar Of the
territory and state. A brother OF his,
George Shannon, was member OF the
Lewis and Clark company on its MEM
orable expedition across the continent.
Mrs. Keller was appointed to her posi-
ton in the department by John Sher-
man out of special regard for her late
father. She formerly resided at Law
renee. Her brother, Osborn Shannon,
who died a few years ago in Chicago,
was postmaster at Lawrence under the
first Cleveland administration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
state Normals Want si32,4G4.

The regents Of the state normal
schools will ask the Legislature for an
appropriation of s4S2 ,464.5O. OF this
sum they desire 1868, 200 for the EN-
poria institution, s42, 100 for the Hays
City school and $4,000 for the Pitts
burg manual training school. At EN-
poria 1t is proposed to erect a science
building and a gymnasium, which
would consume $4,000. The rest OF
the money is to provide for current
expenses and new electric power. A
gymnasium, to cost $4,000, is wanted
at Hays City. The rest Of the money
is for current expenses. At Pittsburg
a school building, to cost 100000, and
equipment. to cost s17,500, are wanted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
No Re,edy Yet offered.

Nr. and Mrs. Guy Leonard. former
Il of Newton street but having re-
Gently moved TO near Rivesville, have
sent word back TO their friends Of
bouncing baby boys arrival in Their
household With the current IameH-
tation raised over the recent cens'ss
report. showing the alarming Increase
of males over females in this couE
Try, we wonder that in order to help
ward oil the threatened calamity pre-.
dicted. they did not issue orders Tor
d girl instead of a boy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
Only Waiting to Act.

The Fairmont and Morsantown
Traction Company remains lin stats:
quo" but for the present only, while
practically awaiting the action of the
city council on their application for
street franchise. and anxious to go
to work on their plans as soon IS
their petition is granted. With the
way cleared for action upon this new
street railway system proposed. and
the B. and o. acting in conjuncticl'
with the Industrial Company for the
building OF railway switch to ou-
factories in waiting therefor. and
something will surely be doing on this
side of the river which will ere long
make the people begin to think that
I'VE are tx Don't wait. but keep
moving.
Another Sheep Dog Onslaught
Eldridge Carter and daughter. Of
Mt Harmony. were Christmas shop
pers in the city yesterday. While
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
RETssNcHMEMT MEcEssaRY.

Retrenchment IN rs expenditures
should commend itse:s 10 the Legs
lature. The need of economy-fs mn
PEELED IN the coming year especially
because the removal OF the STATE di-
rect tax begins in 1906. Il cents of the
old 35-cent levy being Shen wiped OF.
as TIE expenses of The State govern
ment Fave been borne by the State
levy careful watcn owe. the expeadi-
lures Will be required I:atI such time
as the new system is properly bal
arced- after whick, more liberal ap-
pTop-iaticas for deserving instst1-
tons may be IN orde-. The Legisla-
ture can begin the good work right
in its own body by limiting the Ei:ue-
Der of attaches to a bus'ness-llke ba-
Der of clerkships in 1ate years has
been beyond conservative. rarional
bounds This fact was plainly Illus
t-ated at the special session last st;r1-
mer when the committee clerks en-
ployed Were about one-ffth of he
number on the pay roll at the regular
sessions and the business OF Ike SEES
sion did not suffer by the reduction
and proceeded smoothly and success
fully
In cutting out the unnecessary and
expensive patronage in The matter of
clerkshIps the Legislature could go
a step further and eliminate the Hrac-
rice of voting extra pay to the at
taches at the end of the session T1-is
practice is open to serious cecs1t-c-
Economy. like charity should begin at
home, and the Lesislcrne. by apply
ing The pruning knife 70 its surplus
and reed1essly extravaSant trimmings
will seasibly- meet 4 situation w.s4ch
imperatively demands it--WheeifEsc
Intell;SenceT-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
CORNER MAIN and PARK

here he told of the dogs having made
another raid upon sheep. by which
he himself was sufferer this time
He reports that they attacked his
aock on Monday night, killing and
woundinS seven for him. and thai
most OF the MANNED win surely die
Then again on Tuesday night, they
visited John Morsan's flock nearbS.
killing five outright for him. This
makes the fourth raid of sheep kill
ing dogs in that community, in which
they did destructive work. A fe.s-
days ago Squire Swind1er rendere..
Judgment in favor of Brand against
Brown. in onion district, for $50
worth Of sheep killed, and the OWL
er badly wounded while defending
them. Verify there is superabund-
ance OF this kind of dogs in the cour-
trys which il would be well 10 reduce
by determination, and thus protect
our sheep growers
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
BUSINESS MEN SEE
GREATER PROSPERITY
President HiIi Says Conditions S-e
Reflected By Railway
Earnings

BOSTON. Mass. December 1T
according 70 interviews. many lead
ing business men of the country pre-
dict thar The courury- is entering upon
a period OF unprecedented prosper
;ty TIE Boston Journal has secu.
ed the following expressions on the
subject:
J. J. EIIl. president OF the Great
Northern railroad system: The gen
eral prosperity is reflected N the raj.
way tonnage and earnings
B. l. W-inchell president of the
Rock Island system: The increased
firm price of the various commodities
IS no small factor in the materia:
prosperity which is coming 10 those
who live in the Rock Island States
of America
E. II. Carey prominent railroad man
ard capitalist: II beg TO say that q.
have, during the laS- sixty days. uca-
terially improved and the outlook u;
present is bright
{. ?. Ripley president of the Atct:-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad:
There is no boom anywhere in The
West. but the country is prosperous
and confident
Darius Miller. vice president of the
Hill roads. in charge of traffic: The
railroad outlook for the coming year
could not be brighter. and We maze
sisaiIeG our belief in prosperity h:-
ordering several thousand box cars
and otker equipment
John Stanton. capitalist: The
prospects for large consumption cc
copper during the coming year are
very bright. and are reflected in the
demand existing for the metal at I'D
vancing prices
John c. LaHlin capitalist: The
increase OF the wealth of the whole
country during the last twelve months
has been marked and confidence il.
the future seems now completely re-
stored"
Samuel P. Colt. manufacturer.
Speaking from the standpoint OF =
manufacturer of rubber goods, wou!.l
say that the present business situa
ton is excellent"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
,InaIeasant Epfsode,

Isaac Moran OF Pleasant Valley
while en- route to the city yesterday
in a ore-horse covered surrey, made
his entry down State street. This.
street being both steep and icy. and
his horse provided with smotthi
square roed shoes only, lacked the
proper adhesive power necessary for
the venture. in consequence OF which
its feet flew up and its body went
down almost simultaneously No
damage, however, was sustained by
the horse neither TO the occupants
though frightened. nor TO the vehicle,
beyond the breaking of shaft
Friends came TO their rescue and soon
had the animal on its feet again, ne
broken shaft adjusted until the own
er could ger TO a repair shop near at;
hand The surrey was a new one
and this was the first time he had.
driven out in it. bur under the. condI-s
lions encountered, II is fortunate
that the lives of all were saved and
that the owner suffered no greater
loss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
AZ cHafsTMa;sTipE sPiRfT. 3

~ =.
The steadily increasing Observance
OF the Christmastide IN this f;reat
city; IS very striking S.
| Eve-greens displayed on every side
especially brilliant displays OF articles
designed End manufactured for sea-
scnable gifts. the Her21d's advertising
columns packed with lists Of attrac-
tive Christmas presents. shops crowd
ed with buyers-surface. subway and
eIevated-crowded WITH persons car
rying parcels are among the outward
signs OF the inward spirit of the time
A comment of Ruskia on tine
Chrtmas of Dickens IS being widely
prblished-'-ft is no1hinS but pudding
and presents and nIissietoe and holly
and has very little OF the real religious
significance Of the day" But fom The
Observance of the Chrfstmastide men
fnsensibIy hark back tc rs origin c-id
meaning When men and women for
season cease thinking of themselves
alone and devote themselves to pro
noting the happiness OF others
studying tie tastes and wants of rela-
tives and friends and supplying the
needs OF the poor and unfortunate
they are not wholly missing the real
religious significance of the day" that
was first he-alded with Glory TO God
in the highest. and on earth peace,
good viii toward men
In the benumbed physical frame
start the breath and the blood begins
to circulate. or get TIE blood circu-
Iating and it starts the breath If
the religious impulse is excited. good
will Io.e, charity produce their na:-
love thy neishbor as myself" Eat
Il the good works are done merely
from convention or as matter of
imitation tae unselfsiI feelings rl.ey
kindle. the spirit they evoke. Send
20 rouse the deeper impulse and IKE
real religious significance OF the lay
Is appreciated And Ike world Is
made better and brighter and happier
for all by this annual season 81 hoDe
and cheer and kindly tiloushtfulclesS.
Our own country has 4 particularly
merry Christmas. Fee from way.
pestilence and domesT.c turbulence
we enjoy The general ven being re-
sultinS from sarnered iar"ests ana
labor wen employed vale the neGo-
tiation OF cAe international! arbjt-a-
zion treaties. in which the United
States has taken so prominent a part,
we have made distinct advance to-
ward the ideal of the angelic song OF
TIE first ChristmastiGc Peace on
York Herald
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24

b.
tain IN their drug store during the
winter season for the benefit OF their
aqueoac loving customers The ma
chine is already primed. the filed
fountain flowing. and all IN readiness
from this time forth for delectabIe
drink OF their sparkling hot soda a.
a delightful substitute for spirits
fermenri, which they have discard.
ed. For this new departure. under the
recent drug law instituted. they are
to be commended. II all others now
will only initiate their example, and
allow no strong drink behind their
curtains, but only soft drinks, and
harmless hot potions without foDtep
tatioa. then the day-dawn of refor1na-
ton has arisen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24

A small gift often Sbears-a great
er significance than large or cost
} " one When person receives Z
little token OF remembrance his. mind
goes out 70 the siver without, any srs-
picions. regrets. or feelings of great
Obligation. On the other hand cost
" present sets us to wondering why
the Individual is so lavish. whether
he can afford it, etc, and 1t often
brings a feeling far from pleasant
Again. many little gifts make mary
people happy and thus good cheer be-
comes widespread.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24

The Fairmont West VirSinian says
that two years ago when the dispec-
5sary law was introduced in the Leg
Stature II was considered as one Of
Bob Kids and Charley CaldweII's
Jokes and remarks: 1T is needless "a
say that it Is considered anything else
but a joke now" This is since ire
State Journal has kind OF squ!nted IN
the direction OF the law. OF course
If this paper gets in earnest in tie
matter. the Legislature viii pass tie
9dispensary act right away.--ParHers-
burg State Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24

Speaking of what newspaper does
for a community, United States Ser
ator David Davis, of Illinois. made an
address that remains ever green in
the memories of newspaper men. He
said ~
No other agency can or will do
this. The: editor in proportion TO HIS
meanssd does more for his town than
any other man: and in all fairness
man With naan. iehe oualIt ITO be sup
ported mot because YOU like him or
happen TO admire his writings, but
because a local paper is the best in
svestment community can make 1t
may not be crowded with
thoughts. but financially it is of mere
benefit than both teacher atd
preacher To-day editors do more Ter
less pay than any men on eartlie rar-
roniae your home paper. not as char
lily, hut as an: investment + g = y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
\ SUGGESTION FoR PRESLEY.

Both>>tl.e Charleston Hail AID she
ParkerspurS Dispatch have matte
their Christmas bow 1t will he in
order for the State Journal 10 perform
next The versatile editor viii par
don US for taking the unusual liberty
of suggesting an aGornment 10 It's
editorial page. as thus
Our Christmas edition knocks 'I:c
splinterS-
Are you taking the State Journal?
Call us State Journal
Miss Bob White
Bob White
Bob.
B.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
WEDDING THIS EVENING.
We'll Known Young Couple to Be MAJ
ried BY Rev. W. J.
Eddy

This evening wedui:'S will occur
that holds interest for many people
in this city and vicinity. Miss Minnie
Watkins Will become the bride OF Mr..
George Factor at an hour this eveni.-E
that has not yet beea announced 10
their friends. The prospective groom
will dine at the briGe's home this
evening after which they will drive
to the home of Rev. w. J. Eddy where
the marriage ceremony will be per-
formed. From there they vii be
driven TO cozily furnished home
which awaits them on Chicago street.
Miss Watkins is 4 pheasant and
amiable young lady with numerous
admiring friends She has been EN-
ployed for some time past in the A!c.
Coy printing office and Is known to
that Office as well as to several 9th
ers as very proficient printer whose
services are highly valued.
Mr.. Factor has held FOR some time
the position as superintendent OF the
candy department of tne-West Viz
Stnia Grocery Company and has
host of friends who congratulate kim
most heartily and wish them both
a long life brimful OF every good thing
that falls to mortal lot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24

The wheeling Telegraph. is oppos-
sedsto dispensary liquor law This
Is the first jolt the proposed measure
has received from a newspaper-at
least the first we have heard of. The
discussion of the SUBJECTS $50. gen
seral and the law, as its workings &c
South Carolina are better understood.
is becoming so popular that it VIII
take much harder jolcs 20 kill it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
StiII Pushing On

The SiIax Stone Company knows
no holiday cessation. but keeps
straight ahead doing business. Yes
terday it closed the contract for two
stone foundations for new houses -
be delivered The first of the week.
Considering the COST and durability.
we wonder that this material is not
more generally used
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-24
SplinterS.
Huntington Herald.

After all. in any view, the State
Journal did not deserve the lectur"
the Fairmont West VirSinian gave il
on account OF complimentins Tic
Preston County Leader 1t was not
the Leader that was thirteen years
old but the Observation-Disclosures
State Journal.
Then you should have named ti>S
Republican.