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the blaze, measured the distance. scanned the water
with a calculating eye, then dashed to where the bales
of silk lay. and came running back with one. Three
times did he go and come with a bale. thrusting people
from his path. leaping over hose line. lodging round
Instructions. till even he felt that it was unsafe to
make another trip. Then he sprang down to the
launch, seized his ready AK and cut the lines and made
for the open.
The open, or what should have been the open. was a
pernous place. On one side was the roaring hell of
flame; or the other another wharf already breaking
into blazes in a dozen places; in front. a little way
beyond the two ends of wharf. was a burning vessel,
and beyond that another. But the old sailor never
faltered; he stood inside his cabin. a dripping figure
with scorched face and hands. crowded by boxes and
bales, and maneuvered to get out of the trap in which
he found himself.
Had the FLYER" been a little narrower. she could
have run under the wharves. but the piles were too
close together for that. Another man might have
abandoned the fruit of his labor and taken to the
wharf to save himself, but that was not the way of
Captain Morain. He lodged and twisted and turned.
avoiding floating, fiery timbers, running close to the
burning vessel, the paint scorChed clear of every Ta-t
of his craft. the varnish inside the cabin cracked in
places and melted in others. and at last the decent
open: even then the old face did not light with triumph
till ii gazed upon the bales and boxes taken from the
wharf. Even as Captain Morain's eyes We're lighting they
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08
ID e eia&i0 N
By Reynale Smith Pickering

If Dame Success knocks loudly on our door,
We fling the portals wide with gladness new,
And say, as we accept her precious store:
See what the striving for a thing will dol"
But if a rivals door she fain would seek.
To share with him a part of her estate.
How sour are the grapes-we merely speak
OF him as being one who's fortunate.
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the wharf Everywhere were people, running appar-
entity in the widest confusion. treIncn dragging hose
lines in from the street. rushing with them as FAR
toward the fire as they could. The noise was appal-
ling. the heat growing fierce despite the fact that it
was a long way to the end OF the wharf, but most of
the smoke was blowing toward the bay. In and ont
darted the little man; running. carrying. hiding. mp
ing from cover to cover with his precious bales. But
Captain Moran acted differently: he walked in the
open. in the very faces Of customs men he lifted a
chest Of tea to his shoulder and carried it away with
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went hard again; he reared an awful oath. and the
Sinking. cow, d figure OF the confederate crawled out
from hiding.
Never thought you'd make it, Ben, said the little
man. irving to catch the others eve. My. but we
have made a haul. Tween the tea and the silk we're
set up for fair"
The Waterman answered never a word: he cast his
gaze back To- the roaring furnace from which he had
so recently slipped. and which was still so near at
hand that the heat burned their faces: he even dimin-
ished the. Flyers" speed to take another and more
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was vet safe. Finally. weary and WORKOUT the water
man reached his la Inch and drew himself and his
senselesS companion aboard-and two sorry-looking
creatures they We're.
But even now Captain Moran did not cast-off. He
well knew that it would never do TO take the wounded
officer with him. so. Shouldering his burden. he climbed
to the wharf again. hurried into the excited crowd.
dropped the form among those who would care tor 1t
and went back to his launch once more
Onward swept the flame. roaring. cracking. Cap
tain Morain. his face set like a brazen mask. glared at
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THAT'S gone too" answered the captain. Indeed,
the lights had gone out and there was evidently no
help. The doomed launch was drifting slowly but
surely toward the fire.
The little man ran about as If mad. lie talked
rapidly. and to no purpose.
Captain Morain. Selling the boat-hook, tried to use
ii as a paddle: and the confederate, seizing a small
piece of board. padded on the other side. 1t was
useless; they might as well have tried to navigate an
ocean liner by such means. The launch turned side
wise toward the fire. and loated in toward the furnace.
The little mans face was pinched and drawn, and
his teeth cleaned As he lifted his TIM lips NlciouSlv'
Hotter than the hinges o hadcS," he said. The
waterman merely worked, padding futilely. hope
lcSSlv.
y great spear of flame shot toward them, licked at
the launch's side. and for a moment they were aflre;
but a bucket of water put out the blaze. The roar
was. like a storm: the heat was horrid. The little man
tried unSuCccSSfullv to make himself heard. his lips
moving d,rmbly. his arms waving. y great timber
came swinging toward them and fell into the water,
and still they were some distance from the worst OF the
fire. which was raging more furiously farther down
toward the city.
The little man threw his board from him. He came
wildly to the captain. his face awful. his body trem-
bling. his eyes shifty. He tried to say something.
then. finding he could not. he stripped off part OF his
clothes and sprang into the water and swan like the
rat ne was-and all around him were blazing, floating
timbcrs.
The old waterman. though. still padded futilcly
with his boat hook. measuring. calculating. Twice.
while he kept an eve on the swimmer. he put out the
blaze on the la Inch. and cooked his eve bravely al the
seething incandcsCcnce.
Half wasn't enough he mrmbled to himself.
Then, as he padded, the propeller began mysteriously
to turn. just enough to keep the launch from an IRE
trievablc position at first. then faster after awhile,
and finally carried the FLYER" farther and farther
from danger. and her owner nearer home
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a section of the dock and
its shed, sending a blast of
flame and smoke Sky-high.
The little man. watching
the fire and the Waterman
al the same time. had a
glare of fascinated horror on
his face. Awful placc!'
he said; Il thought you'd
never bring her out" Then
he sprang from the bale
with a bound. striking his
head against the ceiling.
The engine had suddenly
stopped.
An awful glance went be-
tween the two men. The
truth came to them both
at once: they were drifting,
drifting toward the fire. 1t
was some way off yet. To be
sure. but the tide was setting
that way and the launch
was headed toward the awful
opening from which they had
come. and the other wharf
was a mass of flames now.
so that. even should they
keep to the water between
the two wharvcS, they were
doomed.
His face showing just the
least excitement. but. his
hands steady, the old water
man began running over
the machinery: he worked
rapidly with wrench in hand,
fussing at the dynamo.
There's no use. not a
spark in it: dynamo'S
burned out" he said.
The face Of the smaller
man was CHASTITY. The
storage" he said.
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was a man in brass buttons and braided cap. The Gus
toms officer made a dash at the little man and Crap
pied with him, and the little man turned. like the
cornered rat that he was, and fought back. 1t so
happened that the combatants were screened from
the view of people by a wall of matted rice.
Before Captain Moran could Interfere he saw the
fash of a blade in his confcdcrate's hand. then the
customs officer tumbled backward and disappeared
from view. The old waterman, with an oath of rage,
ran forward. One glance was sufficient to show that
the officer had gone through a hole in the wharf. and
that he was struggling in the water below. Then the
waterman did two things: first he seized his confederate
in his powerful hands. raised him in the air and threw
him from him with all his force; then he plunged
through the hole in the wharf. slid down a pile, the
sharp barnacles on which tore his hard hands.
The water under the wharf was lighted from the
glare. but there were long. widening StrCakS Of shadow
from the piles: the noise was deafcning here. Finding
that he could not reach the man nor make him hear.
the captain let 60 his hold and swan toward him.
The tide was running swiftly, the hadow-strcaked
water was cold and dishcar:cn;ng. but with small
thought for these things the Waterman kept on. The
wounded officer seemed to lose what little sense was
left him as soon As he saw that help was al hand: he
threw his arm about the captains neck and tried to
climb up on his shoulders. II was in vain that Morain
sworc and tried to ~discngagc himself. He was forced
under. but by a supreme effort he tore himself loose.
then he drew back his fist and struck the man a blow
on the neck and put an end to all struggling.
With the tide against him and the dead weight on
one arm, the old waterman started for the open. Over
head roared the fire, coming nearer. Two or three
blazing timbers foated so near that the men in the
water were scorched; and still, against fearful odds,
the waterman struggled on.
AT length Captain Norain came into the open. There
was but little time now, for half of the wharf was gone.
all but one big vessel lad been towed away from the
wharf. though two that were in the open were burning
fiercely. The launch, being so near the lower end,
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oid-Sailor and never thought
to ask him his business. 50
honest. straightforward did
he act.
Rapidly the forward cabin
OF the launch filled from
floor to ceiling. and the goods
were carefully selected; the
little wharf rat working with
a desperate fear in his face
and eyes. and always in the
stealthy way. The fire was
beating the fighters back
ward. Now as the two pi-
rates worked they Were closer
pressed by longshorcmen,
firemen and a hundred
Others who were busy with
the one thought of fighting
the fire.
OFF in the open a grea.
liner blazed and smoked
with her sides red hot deS-
pite the three fierce streams
that played upon her. Noise
OF crashing roofs and fall
ing timbers and cries of
frightened Orientals escap-
ing from detention filled the
air. The wharf to its far
thest street end was light
as day, only it was a yellow
light with lung-choking
smoke in it.
Captain Morain was just
going up over the edge of the
wharf, when, as each time
before, he took a glance about
to weigh the trend of things.
Coming toward him, stealth
lily as always, sneaking from
shadow to shadow, tumbiing
a bale of silk. was the little
man; slipping up behind him
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

An eastern house has recently added
two volumes to the published writings
and speeches by Daniel Webster. This
makes IA volumes Of Webster's works
that have been issued by this house.
Those II volumes constitute one of the
noblest nionIiments ever erected to the
memory of great orator. Indeed, IL
is doubtful If so much and such varied
wisdom and so much lofty and lumi-
nous eloquence are to be found In the
speeches of any other statesman ex-
cept Edmund Burke. Like Burke, Web.
ster had a wonderful command of the
English language.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
WHY ALL THIS BEEF?
Japan Has Purchased About 100000
Pounds In This Country for Immediate
Delivery, Russia Nearly ms Much.

San Francisco, Jan. 31.-Railroad
freight officials have additional advices
relative to the Russian and Japanese
mess and canned beef shipments from
the east by way of this port to their
respective military depots in the orient.
Japan is ordering for shipment from
Kansas City, Omaha and Chicago, g.
100000 pounds of corned beef. She has
already contracted in Cincinnati for
1900 cases of mess beef. The same
country is taking from Chicago firm
in 6O.0OO-pound monthly shipmnets
100000 pounds of mess beef. BY Feb
ruary Is, Japan will have taken from
this country as food for her war forces
about 100000 pounds Of mess and
corned beef. Russian shipments OF
mess beef up to February Is next, from
Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha will
have amounted to an aggregate Of
about 100000 pounds, inclusive Of
100000 pounds now loaded on board
hip in this harbor.
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burton win Return to washington.

ST. Louis, Feb. 2.-Senator J. r. Bur-
ton arrived in st. Louis from his home
at Abilene, Kan, Monday, to consult
with his attorney and the federal Off
GERS concerning his trial on the indict-
ment charging him with accepting
money for the use of his influence as
q senator to prevent the issuance Of
fraud order against the Rialto Grain &
Securities company. Senator Burton
said he would soon continue his jour
ney to Washington and resume his du-
ties in the senate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
ZIEGLER IS SAFE.
Gov. Odeil Refuses to Honor Requisition of
Gov. D0ci<ery for Return to Missouri
of Baking Powder Magnate.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 2.-Gov. Odell
has decided to refuse to issue war
rant for the extradition of William
Zeigler, of New York, wanted in Mis-
souri, on a charge of bribery in con-
nection with baking powder legislation
of that state in the session of 1901.
The governor bases his refusal upon
an opinion just submitted to him by
Attorney General Cunneen, who holds
that there is not sufficient evidence to
show that Mr.. Zeigler was in st. Louis
in April, 1901, when the crime is al
legged to have been committed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

The record OF disasters for 1903 shows
that the year was prolific of death deal.
ing accidents. According to the tables
prepared by the Chicago Tribune, 1888;
persons met death in wrecks on lakes
and rivers. More than 1000 persisted
in railroad disasters, and more thar
5000 were seriously injured in the same
way. The victims claimed by railroads
far outnumber those of any previous
year, though much of the increase is
due to the enormous increase of troll
ley car travel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

The farm value of the crops Of corn
wheat, rye. oats, hay, barley. potatoes
fax seed, buckwheat and tobacco
raised this year is estimated at $780,
100000 by the bureau of statistics oil
the department of agriculture. To that
great sum may properly be added about
100000, 900 for the value of the cotton
crop. This is an amazing aggregation
of quick assets" which can be turned
into money whenever it is needed. II
is q gigantic pile Of commodities which
are needed abroad as well as at home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

Ia, Feb. lst.-Mr. cemr.

Estherville, Ia, Feb. lst.-Mr. Gergs.
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
ED BUFFERS SECOND TRIAL.
Circuit Attorney Folk Again Faces the St
Louis Boss" This Time at Fulton on
o Change of Venue.

Fulton, Mo-, Feb. 1.-THE trial of Col.
Edward Butler, the millionaire politi-
clan Of st. Louis, on a charge Of hav-
ing bribcd 10 members Of the house
delegates in connection with city
lighting measure, came to trial Monday
before special Judge w. w. Graves,
on a change Of venue from the St.
Louis circuit court. Col. Buffers en-
tire family, including Congressman
James Butler, of st. Louis, were pres
ent in court, as were also many of his
political friends. The court room was
crowded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
BAILEY QUITS RACE.
Governor Of Kansas Says There L.
Too Much Party Friction.
Says He Ia Entitled Under Party Traditions
20 denomination. hut His Personal
Ambition Ii Subservient 20
Party Interest.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 31.-Gov. Bailey
withdrew from the gubernatorial race
Saturday afternoon, issuing the fol-
lowing personal statement:
ITO the Republicans Of Kansas: It
is apparent to all that the bitter fac
tional fight that is now going on in the
republican party in Kansas is a menace
to republican success. l have believed
and now feel that under the traditions
of the party l am entitled to a re-
nomination, but there has never been
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

ney trouble which had annoyed me for
months. l think q cold was RESPONSE
BILE for the whole trouble. 1t seemed
to settle in my kidneys. Doans Kidney
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since used them, and up TO date there
has been no recurrence of the trouble.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
PYROMANIAC IN A HOTEL.
Four Fires In Succession at the Grand Pal
ace In Chicago and Detectives Could
Not Solve the Puzzle.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Two detectives
present for a week in the guise OF
guests at the Grand Palace hotel.
North Clark and Indiana streets, have
failed to solve the puZzling circum-
stances surrounding four fires that
have occurred in the building in q fort
night. The latest fire occurred with
in IL hours after detectives were ia
ken away for other work. The police
have reached the conclusion that 6
pyromaniac is a guest at the hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

Chicago & Alton officials announced
that plans are being made for this
identifying of the station grounds al
all towns along the Illinois and Mis-
souri, lines Of The road before the open.
ing of the st. Louis fair. Landscape
gardeners have been engaged and are
touring the road in special train pre-
pairing plans for each city. Work viii.
begin as early in the spring as the
weather will permit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
WIND PLAYS HAVOC.
In Colorado a Train Was Blown
from Track and Many Hurt.
At Fort Collins Fira Started While the Gale
Was Blowing 90 Miles an Hour aud
Citizens Had Fieroe Battle
with Flames.

Denver, Col, Feb. "A special to
the News from Idaho Springs, COL.
says: A passenger train on the Colo
RADIO & Southern railroad, which left
Denver yesterday morning for George
town, was wrecked by h gale. two
coaches and a combination baggage and
express car being blown over and badly
demolished. The engine and tender
remained on the track. Four Of the
train crew and one passenger were in
jured.
The wind in this vicinity and in
Georgetown did considerable damage.
In the latter place the roof of the
Cath Ollie church was torn Off and nu-
merous other buildings damaged.
Traffic on this branch of the Colorado
& Southern was interrupted for several
hours.
High winds prevailed yesterday
along the eastern slope Of the Rocky
mountains in Colorado and Wyoming
and considerable damage to property
was wrought. In Denver two men lost
their lives as direct result of the
gale. Charles Ormsby and William
Daniels came in contact with live
electric wire which had been blown
from its fastenings into the street and
were instantly killed by the shock.
Reports are being received from
points in northern Colorado telling of
the destruction of farm buildings and
hay stacks in the country districts and
the falling of trees. small buildings,
chimneys, ETC., in the towns. In some
places the force of the wind was so
great that small stones were blown
about promiscuously, SCATTERING win
dows and injuring people. Numerous
fires were started, bur as yet no re-
ports of serious losses from this source
have been received.
Wind Blew Ninety Miles an Hour.
Fort Collins, COL, Feb. "A gale
which ATTAINED velocity of 80 miles
an hour prevailed here during the fore
noon Monday and caused considerable
damage by blowing off roofs of houses.
Seven fires started and for time they
threatened the destruction Of the town.
Hundreds of citizens aided the firemen
in fighting the fires and they were
brought under control after several
houses and barns had been destroyed.
A windstorm at Cheyenne.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 1.-The worst
windstorm in the history Of Cheyenne
prevailed yesterday. Stones half an
inch in diameter were sent hurting
through the air and many windows
were broken. The wind attained We
loci;y of G5 miles an hour and nu-
merous fences, outbuildings and barns
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

+. c. Penfeld, once resident of b.
gotta, gives in the Saturday Post a
curious account of Colombia and its
make-believe government. In his re.
cent message to congress President
Roosevelt gave a list Of 40-odd revolu-
tons which have taken place in Co
iombia during the past GO years. Mr..
Penfield says that in Bogota generals"
are so plentiful that the colonies OF
Kentucky wear an appearance of most
desolate loneliness when placed in
comparison. When Colombinas have
nothing else to do they go out and
start q revolution.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
Wm Come Into a biz fortune.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Feb. Mrs.
Henry WEIGH, Of this city, was notified
yesterday that she would come in for
q big share of the $1,000. 900 estate Of
her uncle, Florian Grosjean, q granite
ware manufacturer, who died In
Brooklyn few days ago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

Manila, Feb. Gov. Luke e.
Wright and Vice Gov. Henry c. Ide
were inaugurated Monday. There was
brilliant military pageant. about
1900 troops being in line. After TAX
ing the oath Of Office, Gov. Wright de-
livered his inaugural address. It was
a straightforward speech, dealing with
the most important interests Of the ISL
ands.