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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
HE COULDN'T "REcoVER."
his Wife Thought He Was Goner
and Accordingly Disposed Of
His Clothing.

A young clergyman in making hiI week
" visit. among the poor Of his parish in a
near-,y country village quite recently
learned OF a poor, sick man who recently
came from ireland with his wife and one
child. When the minister called at the
house, relates the Philadelphia Press, he
was given most hearty welcome, and on
reaching the bedside OF the sick man was
surprised at finding him apparently well.
The dav being warm the clergyman suggest
ed that he get out Of bed and spend an hour
under shade tree in the garden:
at may do you good" he added.
The wife, who was present, said her hus:.
band had better remain in the house until
the following day and then take little
recreation. When the clergyman returned
week later he found the husband still in
bed.
Haven't you been out Of bed since was
here?" asked the man Of the cloak. ;.
"No. sir. he has not" replied his wife.
T don't like to tell you. sir, but the doc;
tor gave my husband up a week ago and
we sold his clothes. That's the reason he
didn't 60 to the garden"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
GERMANY WANTS THE CASH.
ment Awarded in 1908 There Will
he Something Doing.

Willemstad, Curacao. Aug. lit Is
reported that Herr Pelliram. the Ger
man minister at Caracas. has deliv-
cred an ultimatum. demanding the i'm
mediate payment by the Venezuelan
government of the interest on the
amount of the award to be paid to
Germany as stipulated in the protocols
signed by Herbert W. Bowen. repre-
senting Venezuela, in February, 1903.
II this demand is not complied with,
the report says. the minister will leave
Caracas August 4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
BUNCH TOGETHER.
Coffee Has a Curious Way Of Finally
Attacking Some Organ.

Ais tlat come from coffee are cumu-
lative, that is, unless the coffee Is
taken away new troubles are contin-
ually appearing and the old ones get
worse.
ITO begin with" says q Kansan, 81
was slave to coffee just as thousands
Of others to-day; thought l could not
live without drinking strong coffee
every morning for breakfast and l had
sick headaches that kept me in bed
several days every month. Could hard
ly keep my food on my stomach, bur
would vomit as long as could throw
anything up and when I could let hot
coffee 10 stay on my stomach ! thought
was better.
"Well, two years ago this spring I
was that sick with rheumatism could
not use my right arm to do anything,
had heart trouble, was nervous. My
nerves were all unstrung and my fin
ger nails and tips were blue as If I
had chill all the time, and my face
and hands yellow as pumpkin. My
doctor said 1t was heart disease and
rheumatism and my neighbors said
had Bright's Disease and was going to
die.
well, / did not know what on earth
was the matter and every morning
would drag myself out of bed and go
TO breakfast, not to eat anything, but
TO force down some more coffee. Then
In little while would be so nervous,
my heart would beat like everything.
Finally one morning told my hus-
band ! believed coffee was the cause
Of this trouble and that l thought ]
would try Postum, which had seen adj
vertised. He said AL right so we
pot Postum, and although I did not like
1t at first / got right down to business
and made 1t according to directions,
then 1t was fine and the whole family
got to using 1t, and ! tell you 1t has
worked wonders for me. Thanks to
Postum in place of the poison, coffee,
] now enjoy good health, have not
been In bed with sick headache for
two years, although ] had 1t for 80
years before ! began Postum and my
nerves are now strong and have no
trouble from my heart or from the
rheumatism.
Il consider Postum a necessary ar
-ticle Of food on my table. My friends
who come here and taste my Postum
say It is delicious" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Get the book, The Road to Well
VILE" In each pkg.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
NO USE FOR EDUCATORS.
Russian Government Has Sent int
Exile Four Professors of the Uni.
versity of Finland.

Helsingfors. Finland, Aug. 1.-The
father Of Eugene Schumann. the assas-
sin Of Gen. Bobrikoff, governor general
Of Finland, has been sent to st. Peters
burg under an escort of gendarmes.
Prof. Gummerus, of the University Of
Finland, has been exiled to Russia, be-
ing the fourth professor from this in
stitution to be exiled since the murder
of Gen. Bobrikoff. Nothing is known
here Of Leglo, the alleged name Of the
assassin of Minister Won Plehve,
though rumors are afioat that he was
here three weeks ago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Wall of Water 80 Feet High.

Kingman, Ariz., Aug. Heavy
rains in the mountains east of Trux-
ton sent down q wall of water 80 feet
high through the canyon. 1t washed
out the Santa Fe railroad track, en-
bankments, bridges, telegraph poles
and everything movable for a distance
of IL miles. Steel bridges were taken
from their foundations and piled up
against the walls of the canyon. Mas
sive stone abutments were crumbled
and carried away.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
RUSSIA Is HORRIFIED
Murder of a Cabinet Minister APP
pals the Whole Empire.
Bomb Thrown by . Finn ON the
Streets Of sc. Petersburg Gives
Ominous Warming of a Wide
spread Plot.

st. Petersburg, July 29.-viatshe-
shaff Constantinovitch Won Plehve.
minister OF the interior of Russia, was
assassinated at $3.50 o'clock a. m. with
4 bomb thrown at his carriage while
he was driving to the Baltic station to
take train for the palace at Peterhof.
where he was to make his weekly re-
port to the car.
The assassination is believed TO be
the outcome Of widespread plot. the
existence Of which has been suspected
Tor several days. Numerous arrests
have already been made. including that
IF the assassin. young man who Is
believed to Finn of the name OF Leglo
and who is now in hospital perhaps
fatally injured by the explosion Of his
own bomb. An accomplice Of Leglo.
llso apparently Finn. but whose name
Ia unknown. has been arrested. He had
IN his possession q bomb which he tried
10 throw. but he was overpowered by
he police just in time to prevent great
loss Of life.
The assassin wore brown overcoat
md railroad officers cap. He stood
IN the sidewalk Just as Minister Won
Plehve's carriage was about to cross
he canal bridge near the station. The
minister was escorted by a number Of
detectives on bicycles. and one Of them
lostled the assassin. who then rushed
nto the road and threw the bomb aft
n the carriage. The missile struck the
hind wheel and exploded with fearful
'orce. killing or wounding more than
score Of persons. Minister Won
olehve and his coachman were killed
outright, and an officer Of the guard
was fatally injured. One Of the cyclist
detectives arrested the assassin. who
,ndeavored to escape. though wounded
~ splinters in the face. arm and alb
iomen. He made no attempt at re-
,istance, however. when seized by the
detective. confessed his crime. but re-
used to give his name.
AS Minister of Justice Muravieff was
irving to the Peterhof palace to re-
BORT to Emperor Nicholas the assass!-
nation Of Minister Of Interior Won
3lehve. stones were thrown at him and
lis carriage windows were broken.
The identity of the minister's assail-
ints has not vet been discovered.
Extended accounts OF Won Plehve's
,areer accompany the descriptions OF
lis assassination. 1t is alleged that
lie spent as much as 100000 yearly
n police measures for his personal pro-
.ection. Little surprise Is felt at the
'emoval of n man who. though honest
md able and well-meaning. was re-
yarded us the evil genius Of his coun-
ry. The newspapers generally extend
he utmost sympathy 70 the car. who
s surrounded with difficulties both at
home and abroad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
President and Wife ON Horseback.

Washington. Aug. Sunday was
excessively hot. and the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt spent the greater por-
ton of the time away from the white
house. Attired in the riding habits
they left the white house in their car
riage in the forenoon and returned
about seven o'clock in the evening, aft
er a horseback ride to the farm Of q
friend in Virginia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Good Enough Scotchman.

Andrew Carnegie told this story lately:
A Scotchman and an Englishman went to
see Douglas" and after Norval's great
speech the Scotchman asked his companion:
What do ,ye think OF your Willie Shakes
peare noo!"
WELL" was the answer, you have
claimed Chaucer, Milton, Spencer, Words;
suppose yosl i Be claiming ai 8 Shakespeare a.
Scotch"
WELL" said the Scot. "ye'll allow there's
q prima facie case for that; yell allow ne
had intellect enough!"-Philadelphia Pub
&c Ledger.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
race TroubIe Anect. Veterans.

Louisville. Ky. July 29.-Members
If Walter C. Whittier post G. A. R.
No. rs will separate from the Ken
lucky department and take a special
rain to the G. A. r encampment at
Boston in August because Department
Commander Bausmith has appointed
". H. Pearce. colored. junior vice COM
mander to lead the delegation in the
parade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Plans 10 Do big Things.

Warsaw, Mo-, Aug. 1.-Gen. Nelson
A. Miles is president Of the American
Development company, which is or
ganized confessedly to develop mining
interests here and to build an electric
line from Kansas City to jefferson
City, from Jefferson City to Spring
field, and then diagonally across the
western portion Of the state. back &c
Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04

Harrison. N. Y, July 29.-John
Weed. said 10 have had bank account
Of 100000. died in one OF his coal
wagons here. Although Mr.. Weed was
wealthy he always drove one of his
coal wagons as he had done when he
was poor. He had delivered coal here
more than so years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
H-mor os n London .Bu.man.

While q Salvation Army procession
was passing the Stock Exchange to-
day, and a fine audience of members
were gathered to watch 1t. 'busman,
with load of Salvations behind him,
leaned over and shouted this invita-
ton: ANY more for 'Eaven?" He
was nswered.-London Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Rcscurd from so-root Well.

Rosedale, Kan. July 29.-Gertrude
Bowers, the eight-year-old daughter of
George B. Bowers. of 30 "B" street.
this city, fell into q we'll 81 feet deep
It Linwood, Kan. She chung to the
Itones of the wall while her aunt. Mrs.
frank Bowers, climbed down the we'll
to help her. Both were rescued by
neighbors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
@. A. r. National Encampment, Bos-
ton, August 1920, 1904.

Very low rates via the Nickel Plate
Road A splendid opportunity TO visit
Boston and its many historical points OF
interest. Elegant Dining and Sleeping Cars
aifording every, accommodation, Meals
"a Ia carte" service. Coffee and sand
wiches served to passengers in their seats
without extra expense. Stop off at Chau-
tatiqua Lake and Niagara Falls will be al
lowed on return trip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Roosevelt Boy. Are rIou..

St Louis. Aug. 1.-The Roosevelt
party Of boys spent the greater part oil
Sunday at the First Presbyterian
church and in writing letters. They
started out Monday morning to outdo
the record established by their sister
during her recent visit here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
On Him ut Last.

The story is related of a gentleman Of
economical tendency who was always will
ing to accep, the hospitality of others, but
never offered any himself. When he died
his grave with this inscription: This is on
men. Y. Times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
WIN t..t sstlsss.t,o,.

London. July 29-Foreign Secretary
Lansdowne has received assurances
from the Russian government that full
satisfaction will be given Great Brit
ain In the matter Of the sinking OF the
steamer knight Commander.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Two nIE Road. TO Merge.

st. Louis. July 29.-Plans are being
perfected for the merging of the Mis-
souri Pacific and Wabash railroad sys-
ems as soon as George ]. Could. presi-
dent Of the Missouri Pacific, shall have
returned from Europa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04

That red ant they are importing for the
cotton fields appears to serve the double
function OF killing the boil weevil and keep
ing the cotton piekers lively.-Miiwaukee
Sentinel,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot.Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callus, and swollen, aching
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Thoughtful. Indeed.

Evan Slick is very thoughtful"
"How so!"
"Why, he has arranged an automatic
itom:zer on his auto which sprinkles per.
odor OF the gasoline. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
Very Low Rates to Boston and Return
via Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern Ry

Less than one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale August 12, 10 and IA. Return
limit may be extended to Sept. 30. Tickets
formation on application to L. F. Vosburgh,
g. A. p. D., ISL Clark St. Chicago, or c. +.
DAILY, Chief A. G. P. A, Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04
rnpnI XuncIo ordered from France

Paris, Aug. 1.-Foreign Minister
Delcasse has addressed a note to the
papal nuncio advising him that his
mission TO Paris no longer has any
object.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04

gratefully acknowledge Its merits Very sincerely yours
E. 100 East 4th St. Dixon, ILL.,
II
LydiaE
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-04

"DEAR Mrs. PINKuAM: - Last winter I
broke down suddenly and had to seek tho
advice Of doctor. felt sore all over, with
pounding in my head, and dizziness which
I had never experienced before. had q
miserable appetite, nothing tasted good, and
gradually my health broke down completely.
The doctor said had female weakness, but,
although took his medicine faithfully. /
found no relief
"After two months / decided to try what
change would do for me, and as Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was
strongly recommended to me i decided to
try it. Within three days felt better, my
appetite returned, and ! could sleep In
another week was able to sit up part OF
the day, and in ten days more i was well.
My strength had returned gained fourteen
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18
sALISB URY.
emma Bump has the grip.

Emma Bump has the grip.
Albert Thomas is confined to the
house.
Mrs. Rowland recently spent a few
days at the home of her brother, Henry
Goodrich.
a. C. Sheldon, of Rutland, made IA
short visit at the home of his parents
last week.
The Sunday school rally held in the
Congregational church last week Thurs
day was we'll attended and profitable.
NJ. A. Thomas presided and gave the
visiting schools hearty welcome Mrs.
Turner, of East Middlebury, gave a
pleasant response. Field Secretary
Fuller conducted a round table and gave
an address on Sunday school organiza-
ton. Miss Cora Beach read paper on
efficient work. Singing by the local
Sunday school choir In the evening
there were addresses by Mr. Fuller and
pastors of Salisbury and East Middle
bury churches. Singing by North Sails
bury choir and solo by Rev. Mr.. Meigs
of East Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18
STARKSB ORO.

Carpenter Cole is quite ill but is much
better at this writing.
Miss Madge Ladoo who has been quite
i'll at Castleton is much better
George O'Bryan, who has had an
attack of appendicitis is gaining slowly
Bert Hill has moved his family to
Lincoln where he has position in a
mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddy of Monkton have
been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Harry
Vancelette.
Guy Clifford of Jericho spent few
days in town last week calling on friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoel Sayles have gone to
Burlington to visit their daughter, Mrs.
II. z. Brown.
John Cookie has returned from Ran
dolph Center where he was called by the
illness of his sister.
The school directors met last week and
elected Bial Fuller chairman of the
board and appointed DIR. Wade superin-
tendent of schools for the coming year.
Miss Alice Pierce of Huntington called
on friends in town last week on her way
to Albany, N. Y. She goes soon to
Monticello, N. Y, where she has a
position as stenographer in real estate
office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18
EAST MlDDLEBURY.

James P Kirby has moved his family
to the Levi Leno tenement.
Mrs Eliza Abbott passed few days
with friends in Cornwall last week.
Miss Norah Peck was with friends at
Saxtons River during part of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs E. E. Ross were with
friends at Pittsford for a part of last
week.
Jerry Brasseau was called to LABEL,
P. O., Tuesday, by the critical illness of
his mother.
George Hope is with friends at Dur
ham, Conn. where he will make an
extended visit.
William Prier has been engaged by the
selectmen to operate the town farm
during the coming year,
Charles Wainwright has moved his
family to the old Wainwright homestead
which he will operate during the coming
year
The society of the Kings Daughters
are receiving many thanks for their
thoughtfulness in distributing fruits and
flowers to the sick in this village and
vicinity.
Sheridan Newton has moved his family
| to the corner house i'll the Seeley dis
trict He will have charge of the Smith
Seeley farm during the coming season
Mr. Fisher, who vacated the house, has
moved his family to Ripton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18
RIPToN.

A. j. Fisher is ill with grip.
Miss Katie Young is visiting her sister
in Rutland.
G. J. Hodges is on the sick list with
rheumatism.
A. A. Fletcher, who has been very i'll,
is slowly gaining.
C. j. and John Robbins are both ill.
DR.. Martin attends.
Mrs. Emily Varney, of Middlebury, is
visiting friends in town.
The little girl of Delpheus Quantell
died on the l4th from diphthera.
w. S. Huntley had the misfortune to
lose valuable COW few days ago.
We saw a eleven year old boy weighed
with overcoat a few days ago at 1865
pounds.
Our stage was put on wheels the 10Th
inst. after a continuous run of ninety
days or more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Artimas Nichols, of
Middlebury, were guests at the parson-
age the 10th inst
George King has sold his place to
Antoine Larma and gives possession at
once. for a consideration of 81 $50.
Our mill owners have secured good
stocks of logs and are now waiting for
water SO as to be able to begin opera
tions, though a part are running by
pondfuls.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18
COUNTY NEWS.
BRIDPORT.

Miss Florence Walker is ill.
Miss Patty Fletcher left recently for
Florida.
Henry Merrill, of Middlebury, was in
town last week.
RI. Hemenway has taken a business
trip to Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs f. r. Wilcox, of Crown
Point. were in town recently.
Miss Stella Kingsand is with her
brother Albert in Middlebury.
The Glee Club from Middlebury col
lege gave good satisfaction here.
Mrs Hiram Kingsland is with her
DAUGHTER. Mrs Bowles. of Cornwall.
Mrs. Emma Wolcott, who has been
the guest of her son Carroll, has returned
home.
ID. G.. Rice and II. G. Pettibone
recently visited at Port Henry and
Moriah.
Miss Gurrena Wheeler, of the tele-
phone exchange, visited at Cream Iii
the 18th.
Martin Shea, of Addison. was so I'M
fortunate as to have horse drop dead
while ascending a hill from the Hutchln-
son mill.
Clarence Whittemore had one foot
severely bruised in the mill of L. H.
Hutchinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ID. Payne re-
Gently visited at Virgil NJ. Benedicts IN
New Haven.
Mrs. John Witherell recently spent
several DAYS with her sister, Mrs. Nler-
ril, of Addison.
There were about twenty couples pres
ent at the social dance given at Masonic
hall Friday evening. March H.
Mauda Huestis, of Middlebury, who
has been the guest of Miss Myrick Tor sew
eral weeks. returned home Monday.
f. Il. Myricl has purchased the farm
of Grant S. Baldwin Mr.. Baldwin has
purchased the Sticllney farm in Shore
ham,
Mr.. and Mrs Frank f. Towner and
Miss Sollace, who have been the guests
of Mrs. James c. Sollace Of Ludlow,
returned home the 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard n. Warner, OF
Addison, visited Mrs. Warmers grand,
mother, Madam Wilmarth at f. Ladd
Miners, March Sd, it being Mrs. VIII
martins 18th birthday.
At the High school Friday afternoon
tile following officers were elected for
the spring term: President. Ira Pond;
vice president, Mamie Nadnais; secre-
tary, Gertrude Wheeler: treasurer, Harry
GrosvenOr.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-18

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