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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
Rad News for Loving Girls.

1t is q well-known fact that resting
the cheek in the warm palm of the hand
rapidly assists the fading OF that cheek;
but a doctor declares that this injury
Is not so rapid as that suffered by re-
peated kisses. The warm lips OF another
il appears, create sad havoc on a fresh,
rosy cheek and red lips when pressed
there to often.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
PROTECTING cHILD's BED.
How the Little One May Be Given
Fresh Air Without Danger
of Drafts.

The illustration shows device for
keeping the air from an open window
from blowing upon the heads Of sleep
ing children, and also for keeping rest
less little sleepers from falling out Of
bed, says the Rural New Yorker. A
triangular piece of cloth Is tackled
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
FOR MEN OF THE HOUSE.
A Laundry bag or Necktie Case Mako
Appropriate Christmas Pres
ents for Them.

II one begin in due season. the work
Of planning and making Christmas
presents need not be unduly burden
some. The difficulty besetting her that
wishes to give only what she herself
has made Is that there are so few
things Of home manufacture one dare
infiict upon o man.
Bearing this In mflnd, we offer for
consideration two articles that seem
appropriate for father. brother or man
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
A NECKTIE CASE.

ings of the recipient. II the color If
these Is known. Basic lining to sheet
Of wadding on which orrls root or
some good sachet powder has been
sprinkled. and loosely tack to white
cover here and there. in such manner
that the latter can easily be removed
for laundering.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
POWDER CASE FOR XMAS.
One That Is Both Practical and Easily
Made by the Home
worker.

To traveller and
shopper the pow
der case is a friend
In need, and the
one here illustrated
is practical. easily
made, and can be
rolled into small
compass. Materl-
ais needed are a
BIT Of ribbon. q BIZ
Of channels. a
fragment Of crepe
de chine. Take a
piece OF taneta
ribbon four inches
wide. nine long,
and line with cha
mois; when stitch
ing them together
have the ribbon at
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
A DAINTY XMAS CALENDAR.
Pretty Home-M Made Present That Will
Be Acceptable to Anyone
Receiving It.

The Christmas calendar here illus
trated may be done in pen and ink or
typography. It is also very pretty
done with holly in place Of the mistle-
toe and is one of the hundreds of ac-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
A HANDY SLED.
How a Farm Conveyance May Be
Made to Pull Easy in Dry or
Muddy Weather.

To make a sled pull easy In dry or
muddy weather and answer the pur-
pose of a wagon in many ways the de-
vice shown here win be found very
useful. This time Of the year a sled
pulls very heavy, but with this inn
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
FOR THE KNITTER.
An Acceptable Present GRANDMOTHER
Can Make for the Little ORG
for Christmas.

All sorts 81
handiwork Is be-
ing revived; th,s
is the day Of thu
vogue Of hand
made needleworls
an d handmade
furniture, hand
knit articles. She
who learned 20
knit in her early
days now possess
es an art or
which she may
well be proud. for
she has the ability
to turn out art!-
cles Of wear that
bear the stamp Of
gentility-and are
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01

ceptable little gifts that may be made
by either the children or grown-up in
the home during the early winter
evenings, and be quite as acceptable to
the recipient as more expensive trifie
purchased ready made.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01
Fer Shaving Papers

'' shaving fapers' the holiday prep
arations. the receivers Of the gifts be
much pleased that the youngsters
have devoted SO much thought and
time In them
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01

Any animal that Is worthy Of a place
on the farm has q right to good keep
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-01

some Little Things the Children Can
Construct That will Do
Appreciated.

Little fingers
can construct the
following articles
for G ristmas.
and the owners
feel the glow Of
satisfaction be-
cause they, too,
have had part in
- AINI
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

The next morning his dark, curly
head lay against the pillow--so quiet,
but his eyes roamed over the room
and he whispered, The Last Hope!
Wind II up Your grandpa wound it,
family, 'Again!' ] was busy in the
kitchen and thought it must be nearly
run down: ! came in just as the last
sweet strain was dying and with it
went the spirit of the little Italian
boy. We never knew who he was, but
We buried him and took the music
box for our Own-not Tor general use,
but when dark places came we would
wind IL up and listen. and 1t always
seemed To comfort MS with the assur.
ance hat there was still one more
hope. need It now, so get II, dearie,
and we will listen to 1t together; II
will be the Hope that jamie will
come before | GO
Ruth made her way to the attic and
found the unknown, hidden treasure,
though her eyes were blinded with
tears so that she could hardly see,
and she shivered and kept repeating.
20 what shall l-wl,at can | do?"
With difficulty she brought the box
down the narrow stairs, for It was
large and heavy, but 1t was finally
placed on the round, old.fashioned
table and wound up. Slowly-softly--
the tune that had slept for years
awakened and filled the room with it's
rich, sweet melody; once. twice IL
played the tune and they listened in
silence, then--the music stopped.
Ruth wound IL tishtcr-still no sound;
she tried to turn the sheet, but il re.
fused to move. She tried the sprock.
ct. pressed the pin wheel, but all to
no purpose.
Il will take II to the kitchen and un.
screw the cover and then ! can sure
~ find out what is the matter. You
shall nave some more music, grand.
ma, indeed you shall" said Ruth, as
she once more lifted the big box and
bore II away.
The old screws were loosened with
but little trouble, the cover raised,
and there-Ruth almost screamed In
delight and amaZement-fOr there
was money! Observation-Disclosures.
els without end! No wonder the thing
was No heavy! She counted; forty-two
nickels! and there in n corne was
a little leather bag with just one.
hundred more! One hundred and for.
ty.two nickels-seven dollars and ten
cents,
And ! have four dollars and eight.
e cents; eleven dollars and twenty.
eight cents! And 1t will only take ten
TO get James out OF disgrace and
bring him home' Poor, little, dead
Italian boy! You aid not know how
happy your treasured nickels would
make three hearts,"
In her JOY Ruth almost forgot that
her errsnd was TO nix the music box.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

She didn't know any more what to do
than the big cat who watched her.
but she touched something. she could
MT tell what. and 10! the wheel turned
and once again came the sweet tune
Carefully she laid the money In the
table drawer, but the cover In place,
closed the box and carried it back
to the bedroom, saying cheerily:
We'll, grandma. the last hope Is
surely not dead. A card from James
SAYS he will he here tomorrow morn.
ing"-and God and the angels forgive
her for the lie.
y
The sweet, wrinkled. old face wore
q happy smile. but the soul was gone.
Softly the music-box played The
Last Hope" The door was closed;
the dead woman was alone with the
music she loved.
In the next room q boy and a girl
maya mar and a woman stood
side by side. Gently his arm stole
around her waist.
"Ruthic, but for you her last hope
yes, and my own. had died. Had |
not got here before she went ! should
mover have forgiven myself"
He raised her sweet face to his and
there were tears in her eyes.
why. my darling, Is II 30? Is
there one last hope for me stillT" and
the girl replied:
How | have loved you, James!"-
and sweetly. softly, "rhe Last Hope"
played-for the dead aid g.; tho liv.
ing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
III LAS III {
By LiRA VINE SMITH.
Copyriaht,d. 1905, by me Aumors f~rbYshfa7 Company.

"Ruthic, do you think James will
come tomorrow? VIII | see him
once more before | die? He will
come, II he knows, won't he"
"Oh. grandma" answered the girl.
don't don't talk hat way. Maybe We
will keep YOU with MS a long time yet.
Yes, | think James will come. and
really, I believe you look better to-
day. Now try and sleep a bit, and
when you wake up | will make you
some nice soft toast and we will have
tea together"
Tenderly drawing the bed cover up
over the shoulders of the old lady and
smoothing her pillow. Ruth stepped
softly TO the kitchen and sinking into
a low chair buried her face In her
apron and sobbed bitterly. She knew
her grandmother could live, but a few
days at the most. The dear, helpless,
old lady had passed her ninety.sev-
enth birthday. and now II was only a
step 10 the beyond where all sorrow
and care would cease.
But this was not all the cloud that
darkened Ruth's sky. Poor child! SO
young and frail to bear such a heavy
burden! Drawing il from her pocket,
she read for the hundredth time, per-
haps, that crnmplcd letter;
Dear Ruth: am more than
ashamed to beg you to help me out OF
another scrape. but ! swear il you can
fix me out this time, II shall be the
last. Here ! am, three hundred miles
from home, grandma dying-asking
for me, and | am in trouble again.
It's a fine Of ten dollars Or--jail. The
professor says he will see me go there
this time, before he'll help me out.
and ] don't know as | can blame him.
Sis. ! haven't one cent, I've got that
pass for home, but | cant leave here
until | have paid the fine, Ruthie.
! am a s%coundrel, a. ! know better
than anybody else, and | hate myself:
but IL you can get me out this once,
so ] can go home, III promise to C. me
back and finish this year and be the
steadiest fellow o ever saw. I
mean II this time, sure. for I'm tired
Cf the whole business, and III pay YOU
back. for You shall have a good deal
more than half of what grandma has
10 leave us. You will, won't YOU.
Ruthie? Don't let her die till | get
there. Your loving brother. JIM"
Ruth wasn't really his sister. though
she loved him with all her big heart
perhaps mere than she would II she
had been. Grandma Hall, who had
raised James. taking him when he was
a little fellow in dresses. had adooted
Ruth Wells and brought the two up
as her own children.
What shall | do? What shall I
do?" cried the girl. she must not,
must not guess the truth--it would
break her heart, ior she thinks him
perfect, and she-is-dying, How can
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
His Opinion Of Wagner.

Augustus Thomas has a friend-a
real Kentucky Colonel of the type one
reads about in novels-who is very
fond of the lighter music. but who has
always entertained the opinion that
the music of Wagner, Bach and other
of the so.called classical composers is
mere Sound and fury signifying moth.
ing" When he was expressing his
views on the subject Of Wagnerian
music II developed that he had eve
heard a Wagner opera. Thomas plead
ed with him that 1t "a hardly fair to
condemn a thing without n hearing,
and persuaded him to listen to a Wag-
ncr opera at the Metropolitan. Tho
Colonel went, and the next day when
Thomas met him, he asked:
We'll Colonel, what is your opinion
Of Wagner now?'
What do | think of him? Why.
think he was nothing short of a scOun
drel, sub! He could write a tune, but
he wouldn't."-New York Times.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
POPULAR WITH THE LADIES.
Gen. Sickies a Pronounced Favorite
OF the Fair Sex.

Every woman who knows him ad-
mires Gen. Dan" Sickles. He is n
gallant Of the old school and has made
a study of those arts Of f~lattery and
d%cferential attention, combined with
the occasional demonstration of supe-
riority in the mental processes OF men
that almost invariably win the femin-
inc heart. Gen. Sickles is an excellent
listener when he has q pretty girl AZ
his v~is.a.vis, and IL has been said that
in his younger days there were. few
men who could enter or leave a draw
ing room with such courtly grace az
he. That was before he lost his leg.
but even now with his crutches he IN
a rhythmic. regular and soldierly
stumper. Matrons who are beginning
to show wrinkles ut the tail OF b
eye are amazed at the generals youth
full ideas, and there is q general de-
sire to know the location of the spring
of perpetual youth of which he drinks.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Atcbisor Gives Tn the Claim

II is believed in Atchison. Kan. that
that city has lost the proposed Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad shops and that
Sedalia will get them. b. p. Wagon
or. who returned from New York, be-
licyes Sedalia will get the shops II it
complies with promises made the com
pany. These promises are understood
to he 5000, 900 in cash and 1925 acres
Of land. Mr.. Waggener says the mat
ter has not been definitely settled in
favor Of Sedaiia. as it must also be
demonstrated that the water supply
there Is sufficient. Two summers ago
the water was so scarce at Sedalia that
his question became a serious one
With the railroad.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Queer Case Of ForgetfuIness.

What is pronounced by physicians
20 be n ase OF double consciousness
was brought to public notice by a
suit filed by David Charters against
the city Of Denver for $4,000 dam
ages for injuries to his head, sus.
tanned by falling on a defective side.
walk, says a dispatch to the Philadel-
phia American. After the accident,
which occurred Dec. 30. 1901. Charters
proclaimed himself Daniel the Proph.
ct" and wrote a book, entitled Dan
iel's Vision and Mission; Is Heaven
Real? Is Hell Real?"
He preached on the streets, and es-
tablishcd a prosperous mission. He
also travelled about the country as an
evangelist. Charters, a few weeks
ago. recovered from his injury, and
the attendant alteration, and de.
clared that the interval following the
accident was a blank to him. He had
no knowledge of having written a
book. After reading the book he pro.
nounccd its contents idiotic.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
REFLECT ALL OLD OFFICERS
State Meeting of shorthorn Breeders
Held at state Farm

Held ut state Farm
The Short Horn Breeders of Ne
braska met in the stock pavilion at
the state farm and held a short bust
ness session in which they reelected
the old officers Of the association for
the coming year. listened to the report
of special committees and revised parts
Of the constitution of the %organiza-
ton. Immediately after the session
the agricultural students Joined the
meeting and Prof. Henry OF the agri-
cultural school at the University of
Wisconsin gave a short address.
A preliminary meeting of the Short
Horn breeders was held at the Wind
sor hotel. at which three committees,
on resolutions. amendments TO the
constitution and nominations for new
officers, were appointed. Mr.. Riley,
chairman OF the nominating commit
tee, reported that the committee. after
due consideration, had concluded 10
advise the reelection of the old officers.
in consideration of the good work
which they have done in the past, and
for the thorough knowledge they have
Of the affairs Of the society. The meet
ing accepted the recommendation and
the nominations. placing the official
work Of the organization in the hands
Of the following men: President, l..
G. Lawson, Clarks. Neb.: vice pres
ident, l.. ]. Hitchcock. of Falls City,
Neb.; secretary, A. B. Heath, of Repub.
lican, Neb.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Three Battle. and 500 Killed.

According to a cable report to the
state department from United States
Consul Finch at Montevideo the revo-
lutionary disturbances in that country
are much more serious and extensive
than has been supposed. The minister
cables as follows:
There has been three battles, all
won by the government, the last one
being on the 18th. The total number
OF killed and wounded was about 500.
The government forces were estimated
ut $4,000 and the rebels at 1000 to
5000. The opinion is that the insur-
rection will be suppressed in a month.
unless aided by near neighbors. The
press and telegraph censorship c0n-
%tinues; also martial law"
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Little Only in Stature.

Andrew Carnegie is only q few
inches above 5 feet In height. Henry
w. Phipps, his old partner. Is not an
inch taller, and John Walker. the
other member Of the trio who revolu-
tionized the manufacture of steel, has
perhaps a little the better of both
Carnegie and Phipps. AS for Henry
G. Frick, his head would just about
reach to the shoulder Of a man Of or
binary height. II is said that one day
when these four steel masters were
walking together IN the streets Of
Pittsburg a bootblack called out To his
business rival further down the block
as the m%illionaires passed. Eth. Jinr
my, git onto der rnnts!" 81
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Cotton Went "Out Of sight"

Cotton price surpassed all previous
records since war times again when
March sold at s14 As. May at S14 "a and
July at $14.6 81 in New York. Tie fur
Their advances were attended by consid-
cradle activity and excitement. but
the market soon became quieter and It
seemed that the trading was largely
professional. rather than for public
account. The opening was firm at an
advance OF from 10 to % points, follow
ing cables. about 10 points better than
expected. reports OF a continuance Of
the good spot demand and estimates
pointing towards continued light re-
ceipts. The initial advances, however.
in addition TO the gains of the last two
days, meant an advance of nearly 3-4
cent a pound.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
DIVIDES PROFITS
wichita Railroad and Light Com
pany a Fair One
PAYS EMPLOYEES BIG WAGES
The Amount Employees Receive Is Gov
erhed by Faithful Services and tho
Smallest Per cent Of Mistakes

The employees of the Wichita Rail-
road and Light company received their
fourth dividend. which is the largest
ever distributed so far and oun
to $665 81. This sum was divided
among fifty-eight men. as a special re-
ward for good and faithful service. This
Is based on their earnings for the past
SIX months. which amounted to S12,-
9GS. 10. This only includes the regular
~ employed men who have been in the
service of the company for the last
six months. OF the men on cars Amos
Cradle of the stock yards line receives
the largest dividend, Sl9.S6, which in
cludes a premium for most excellent
service without a single accident of
any kind during the year. OF the
late men Frank Clark of the Topeka
avenue line receives the largest divi-
dchd, SIGH. as his record was free
from accidents of any kind during the
year.
OF the swing men f. w. He'll OF the
College Hill line receives the largest
dividend, sl4.47, his record also being
free from accidents. Besides these four
others will receive special premiums
Tor especially good service during the
past year. They are George Seward.
Charles Gill, Jerry Brown, and Ira
Giddings.
The company during the year just
past paid out for labor $40,G94.64. In
addition TO this sum the company paid
several thousand dollars indirectly for
labor to contractors who did work at
the power house, built bridges and paw
Ing on West Douglas.
During the year 1903 the company
carried 2.1C4,353 passengers. counting
cash fare. tickets and transfers. The
total car service for the year was equal
10 one car operated for $40 days and
n distance of S2S.497 miles. To oper-
ate these cars an electric energy of l.
$50 900 horse power was required and
~ produce this electric current 4,427
o n Of coal were consumed under the
boilers at the power house.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
AN $50, 900
Safe on the sunset Route Near san Louis
stolen by Thieves

"
Train robbers stole the iron safe
from the express car OF the Sunset
limited, n%orthbound, near San Luis
Obispo. California, and 1t is reported
the robbers secured a large amount
Of treasure from the stolen strong
box. the sum being placed as high as
$50. 900. Train No. g., of the Sunset lin
tied, was travelling in two sections.
and It was in one Of the express cars
of the second section that the rob-
berry occurred. The express messenger,
r. Sullivan. had two cars to look after.
and shortly after the train left San
Luis Obispo and while they were near
ing San marguerite he discovered the
loss of the safe. He had been working
in the forward express car and as soon
rs he went to the rear he made the as
founding discovery hat the safe had
been wrenched from the ORR OF the
car, where it had been secured by heavy
steel bars. and carried away. The mes
senger Immediately gave the warning,
and the train was stopped and word
was wired along the line to look out
for the robbers.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Princely Eiattsrers.

The women of New York have been
making much OF Prince MOhammed
Barakatuliah. Recently he delivered
a lecture before the Professional
Women's league ON tho standing Of
the Mohamm rdan women in their own
country, and touched upon the snb-
ject OF polygamy. After his lecture
n of the ladies became personal and
asked him; Prince, would you ba
contentui with n wife?" Madam"
declared the Oriental, II never had =
desire for mor ;han one until ! met
the American women
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
IT WAS UP TO BROKER TAvLeR
Whether 5esgar Should Take lord's
Name In Vain or Not.

Talbot J. Taylor. son.in.law Of James
X. Keene. Is noted for his kindness Of
heart. Few are the beggars who. ap
pealing to Mr.. Taylor, are dismissed
empty.handed.
One bright morning not long ago n
gray.beard with one leg hobbled hum
bly, mp to Mr.. Taylor IN Broadway.
For Gods sake, sir" he began
but the broker interrupted him with
some severity.
Don't take the Lords name in vain,
my friend" he said.
The beggar's rather intelligent face
a illuminated with a faint smile.
1t will be your fault, sir" he said,
III ] do take II in VAIN y
Thereupon the broker also smiled,
and his hand went quickly to his
pocket.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Very Respectable Joint Keepers

The recent trials of the jointists at
Dodge City. Kan. have been society
events of deep interest.
The six jointists are mostly young
men, we'll liked by men, and popular
with the ladies', and the town is in
two factions over their Incarceration
in the Jail for thirty days.
= Il is stated that several are study
ing law in Jail with the intention of
entering politics as opponents at cleo
ton of the present county attorney
vho stuck them.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

ing woman's face lit up with n bright
glow.
1T was years ago-ono cold night
N fall. Your grandpa and | lived
right here, just as you and ! do-and
the wind howled just as 1t does to-
night perhaps that is what made
me remember-that and. There
came a sound of music out under that
old ironwood tree; il came nearer,
and o. 1t was 50 sweet II was The
Last Hope the boy said. for father
opened the door, and there stood the
poor thing, cold and shivering. and
sick. We took him In and put him to
bed; | guess you would call him a
'Dago,' now, but he had a sweet soul.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
o Is the Time.

To-day is the time for laughter;
Tomorrow the time for tears,
Whatever may come hereafter,
Whatever Of woe with gears;
To-day Is the time to borrow
The best that the gods can give.
We al sorrow II need be tomorrow
But to-day Is the time to live!
Boston Traveller.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
PRINCE LOUIS NApoLEols

entire fortune to Louis Napoleon. who
is a general in the Russian army.
He Is generally accepted as a pre-
tender to the French throne In pref
erence to his elder brother Victor, who
Is less suitable for enterprise and in
trigue. II is probable that he VIII
marry a princess OF one OF the ruling
families, who will aid him to carry
out his project.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Big Milk Trust In ChicaSo

Under the name OF the Chicago
Dairy company, Chicago capitalists are
forming a corporation designed to con-
troll the milk supply Of Chicago. Or
ganized under the laws of the state
of Maine. the company has an author.
lied capital OF $4,000, 900.