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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
OUR FLEET QUITS SMYRNA.
Turkey Makes Desired Concessions
ana Minister Leishmnn Advises
Rear Admiral Jewell to Sail.

Constantinople, Aug. 15.-After pro-
longed pourparters and considerable
haggling on the part of the Turks, a
satisfactory solution Of the American
school question has arrived. This
matter, which is the most important Of
the American demands, was settled by
extending to American schools the
same Treatment: as that accorded to
schools under the protection of other
powers. A settlement of other matters
affecting American interests in Tur-
key, of secondary Importance, has also
been effected. and Minister Leishman
has telegraphed to Rear Admiral Jew
ell, in command of the United States
squadron sent to Smyrna. instructing
him to salute the batteries on land and
depart.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Gcrmnny,s Arection Tor CznrInn.
LIQUOR DEALERS NOT BARRED.
Members Who Handle Intoxicans
in extra Hazardous" Clnss.

st. Louis, Aug. 13.-The supreme
council Of the Catholic Knights Of
America, in extraordinary session
here, adopted new insurance rates and
decided that saloonkeepers and liquor
dealers could be admitted to the or
ganization. The question Of liquor
dealers being admitted to the organiza-
ton was discussed at length and &
was decided to admit them. with the
proviso that in every case all such
members would be placed in the lex
ira hazardous" class. The new rates
go into effect November /.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
BY The SIDE OF HIS SON.
Ex-senator Vest Buried I'm st. Lonis
City Offices Closed During
the Funeral.

st. Louis, Aug. 11.-Actirg Mayor
Joseph l.. Hornsby issued a proclama-
ton directing that flags on all public
buildings be placed at half-mast in re-
spect to the memory of former Sena-
tor Vest and that all municipal Of
fees be closed from eight to ten a. m.
while the funeral procession was go
ing from Union station to Bellefontaine
cemetery. Senator Vest was buried
by the side of his older son. George.
whose death occurred In Washington
several months ago. ..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
1T MUST SOON FALL.
.Japs Are Slowly But Surely Invest
ing Port Arthur.
The Mikado Has Ordered His Troops
% Take the Fortress ut All
= Hazards and Final As
snult L. On.

st. Petersburg, Aug. ia dispatch
from Mukden states that the Japanese
Port Arthur army has been largely re-
-inforced and has taken UP position in
two large bodies. one on the heights
between Lungwungtao and Pigeon bay
and the other on the hills near Louisa
bay. Guns have also been placed on
the heights east of the Wolf hills.
The Boerse Gazette has received the
following from its Lao Yang CORE
;spondent: Twelve Japanese regi-
ments have left in the direction Of
Port Arthur 1t is stated on trust
worthy authority that the mikado has
ordered that Port Arthur must he
taken at any cost. even II 1t necessi-
-tates the suspension of operations in
Manchuria. and 1t is quite possible that
the main Japanese force will proceed
to Port Arthur within few days."
They VIII Remain In Harbor.
Tsingchou. Aug. 15.-The Russian
flag has just been pulled down from
the battleship Czarevitch and the three
cruisers which took refuge here. The
lowering Of the colors was done in the
presence of the German governor.
He'll Find Plenty to DO.
st. Petersburg, Aug. ia dispatch
from Hardin says that Viceroy Alexieff
has passed through that place on his
.Uoy IN vIadivoctok
Fleet HaA TO Leave.
Chefoo. Aug. 15.-Before the Russian
fleet emerged from Port Arthur on Au-
gust 10 the Japanese batteries could
reach the warships there with shells
and the docks were exposed to fire
the severity Of which was increasing
constantly. It is doubtful If the ships
will be able to go to sea without under
going repairs and 1t is reported that
Russians themselves will destroy them
before Port Arthur falls.
Russians Massacre 50 Jnps.
London, Aug. .15.-The Toxic CORE
sponGent of the Daily Telegraph says:
"a Nemuro (Japan) telegram states
that Russian soldiers at Kamchatka
massacred 81 of the crew of the Japa-
nese schooner Teichi."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Mexico Metes Out Justice.

FL Paso, Tex, Aug. 13.-The Next
can officials are melting out summary
justice to the men who have been
numbering American prospectors in
Sonora. Munzo. one OF the murderers
who was sentenced 10 be shot, has
been taken to the scene of his crime,
where he confessed and met death at
the hands of file Of soldiers. Manuel
Truillo, another of the band under
death sentence. jumped into the RI yer
while handcuffed and is believed to
have been drowned. Three others i'm
plicated by Munoz in his confession are
now in Jail and will be shot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
"IRRITABLE BUT HONEST"
Charges Against Judge Hainer, %
Oklahoma, Not Upheld by the De-
partment of Justice.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Numerous
charges against Judge Bayard T.
Hainer, Of the Fourth judicial dis
trict of Oklahoma, have been under in
vestigation for several months by the
department Of justice. The depart
ment announced its conclusion as fol-
lows: After most thorough investi-
cation and consideration Judge Hainer
is found to be somewhat irritable and
brusque and sometimes precipitate.
but honest. conscientious, Industrious
and conpetent-a fine judge. All use
full men have faults and the Judge is
found TO have no more than the av-
erage."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18

Rochester. N. Y, Aug. ia grand
display Of the Perseld meteors was
observed at the observatory at Barre.
Orleans county. One hundred and
fifty-four meteors were counted in less
than three hours. most Of which we're
traceable to the radiant In Perseus.
They left heavy luminous train behind
and closely resembled small rockets.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Smith Bolta to Dale.

Wichita. Kan. Aug. 15.-Oscar 2.
Smith. member Of the republican
state committee, delegate in the re-
cent republican national convention,
and member Of the committee APP
pointed by the convention to notify
President Roosevelt Of his nomination,
will not support E. W. Hoch. the re-
publican candidate for governor. More
than this. he declares that he will sup
port Judge David NJ. Dale, the demo-
cratic candidate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Gen. MetcaIf Il PRECEDENT.

st. Louis. Aug. 13.-Gen. Wilder Met
calf was elected president of the Ma
tional Society of the Army Of the Phil
ippines and Taylor B. Duncan, of Kan
sas City, who served in the Third reg
lment, Missouri volunteers, and later
in the Thirty-secord United States in
fantry. was elected secretary. Chicago
was selected the meeting place for the
sixth annual reunion Of the society
next year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
TWENTY DEAD AT SEA.
british BARK Inv ersIxip Sunk by COL
lidinE with the Loeb Carron
on Irish Coast.

London, Aug. 15.-The British bark
Inverkip (Capt. Jones, from Melbourne
for Queenstown was sunk and 20 per-
sons were drowned as the result of
collision of Fastnet Rock, Ireland,
Saturday night with the British ship
Loeb Carron Capt Clark, from tho
Clyde.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
ITS CASE MADE up.
Republican Pnrty's Textbook fer
1904 Mentions Legislation Enact
ell Since McIlinIey's Election.

Washington. Aug. 15.-Teriff. pros
perity. labor. wages and prices. trusts.
the Panama canal, Cuba and Cuban
reciprocity. expansion and It's result.
the investigations of the postal and
land frauds and punish:nents of Of
tenders. rural free delivery. irriga-
ton, the record of the republican party
and the record Of Theodore Roosevelt
are the leading subjects discussed by
the republican campaign textbook of
1904, which is just about to be issued.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Coal OH In,pec,or, N,m.d.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Aug. 13.-Gov.
Dockery appointed the following coal
oil inspectors: Matthews George. for
Joplin, for a term Of two years from
August 9, 1904; ]. w. Pool, for Rolla,
for two years from January /. 1904;
D. A. Martin. for Nevada, for term Of
two years from August 2, 1904. -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18

Mexico City. Aug. 15.-Rumors hav-
-ing got into circulation that before
long the government will carry through
"A plan Of monetary reform placing
Mexico on a gold basis. 1t is now au-
thoritatively denied that any change
in the currency is likely to be effected
snon
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Harry Halves Sees Parker.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 13.-Henry B..
Halves, member Of the democratic no.
tification committee from Missouri,
was here to-day and made an urgent
request that Judge Parker go to st.
Louis and deliver a speech in the
Coliseum. He also urged the judge to
make o vigorous campaign in the west,
speaking in several states. The visit
Of Mr.. Halves was arranged by Chair
man Taggart.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Greed Sent Him to Prison.

New York, Aug 13.-Samuel Gaty.
"a years old. who has an income Of
$4,000 year, has been sentenced to a
term in the Elmira reformatory. He
pleaded guilty to receiving stolen
jewelry. His grandfather was mayor
Of st. Louis In 1850. His father, who
was mayor Of Santa Barbara, CAL, for
three terms. died while serving his
third term in 1896.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Baby Lodged Between Car Wheels.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 15.-One mar
was killed and about 40 other persons
injured in a passenger wreck on the
Tennessee Central railroad. 70 miles
east of here. A flange of a wheel on
truck of the rear car broke, derailing
the two last coaches. One of them
turned completely over and both were
badly wrecked. A two-year-old baby
of Mrs. Herbert was hurled from a
window down an embankment. lodg-
ing between the car wheels. 1t was
-unhurt when picked up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
schley aIny he Tried.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Rear Admiral
Schley's article on THE Battle Of San
tiago." which appears in current pub
location. was the occasion Of much dis
cussion in the navy department as well
as Of much surprise. Admiral Schley
stated in his article that he was in
command at Santiago and intimates
that the credit of the victory belongs
to him. klein.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Population of Greater Kansa. city"

Kansas City. Mo-. Aug. 1.-THE pop
ulation of Greater Kansas City. accord
ing to the Hoye directory for 1904, IL
now 364, 3O4 Kansas City, Mo-. is cred
tied with having 2S0,OS persons within
Its borders. Kansas City. Kan, 7l.7S0.
Argentine 7,130 and Rosedale 5,312.
The increase in population in one year
Is estimated to be 30,0S0. ft
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
OIL Prices to he Higher.

Kansas City. No.. Aug. 13.-James
o'Brien. of Lima. O.. general superin-
tendent Of the Standard Oil company.
after a visit through the Kansas oil
fields. says the daily output in Kansas
aggregates 1900 barrels. He predicts
higher price for oil in the near fu-
ture.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
FIFTH CHILD A SON.
The Car Of Russia Rejoices Over
r. an Heir.
First Four Children Were Gir1s-
t Baby TO De Christened
Alexis-All Russia
Happy.

st. Petersburg, Aug. IA son and
heir to the Russian throne has been
born. The empress and the child are
doing we'll. The accouchment occurred
at 1880 o'clock p. m. The emperor and
empress of Russia. formerly Princess
Alix Of Hesse). who were married
November IA, 1894, had previous to the
birth Of the child born Friday. four
daughters-Olga, born November 3,
1895; ratiana, born May 90, 1897; Ma
rie. born June IA. 1899, and Anastasia.
born June 5. 1901.
The heirs name will be Alexis
Nikolaievitch and II he reigns he prob.
ably will assume the title Of Alexis IL
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Mrs. Maybrick Under Assumed Name

London, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Florence
Maybrick is on board the steamer
vaderland, which sailed from Antwerp
Sunday morning for New York. under
the name Of Miss Rose Ingraham. She
is accompanied by her attorney. Mr..
Hayden, who arranged the details Of
Yher departure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Lamar mol Family Attacked.

Lamar, Mo-. Aug. 15.-An unidenti-
fed man attacked the family Of George
Hess while they were asleep in their
beds. Hess was shot in the chest and
leg and his wife was wounded in the
thigh. Their son escaped injury. Rob-
berry was not the motive. as there was
q large sum of money in the house
which was not disturbed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
His Editorial. defeated Him.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 11.-Hugh Lee
master, of Tecumseh, was nominated
for congress by the democrats and
populists of the First Nebraska dis
trict. w. B. Price, democrat, who
had been the leading candidate, started
a democratic weekly a few days ago
and some of the editorials favoring
Judge Parker did not please the popu-
lists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
H.,u.d seIect Ioyya,, Capita,.

Bozeman, Mont, Aug. 11.-Alfred
White, aged 90, is dead on the ranch
Of his son, near Bozeman. He was
born in New York and in 1916, when
Iowa became state, moved there and
was a member Of the commission which
selected a site for the capital. ,.,.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
smiled zoo Gallon. Of Beer.

South McAlester, I. T., Aug. ia
deputy marshal visited Krebs and
spilled over 200 gallons Of beer, wine
and whisky. This Is one Of the largest
.rpills Of intoxicating liquors ever made
IN indian territory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Porto Ricnn. Mt white Hou.e.

Washington, Aug. 13.- President
Roosevelt rendered reception and de-
livered brief speech to about 500
school-teachers of Porto Rico who have
been in this country for several weeks
attending various normal schools. The
reception took place In the east room
of the white house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Cool weather Helm the Fair.

St Louis, Aug. 13.-It is stated BY
exposition officials that the remarkably
cool weather that St Louis has been
enjoying during what has been desig-
mated as the heated term" is having
4 most satisfactory effect in increas-
ing the daily attendance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Shot Dawn I'm HI. Home.

Omaha. Neb.. Aug. 13.-Wednesday
night NJ. d. Rees, operator for the BIis-
souri, Pacific railroad at Oak Chatham
station. suburb of this city. and who.
with his family, lived in the depot, was
called to the door Of the depot by two
men. one Of whom shot and killed him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
No sp.ech.s FROM Roo,.v.l..

New York. Aug. Chairman Cor
telyou says that President Roosevelt
would not make any political speeches
this year. setting ut rest may rumors
to the effect which have been in circu-
lation. This Is In line with the course
pursued by President Mckinley in
1900. So
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
rwepty-Fiv, Hor.-, reri.hed.

lexington KY. Aug. i5.-Twenty
horses persisted in a FIRE at the trotting
track. 1t is estimated that the loss Is
100000. Most, Of the horses were
fancy saddle and harness and matinee
horses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Fen 200 Feet to peath.

Livingston. Mont. Aug. 15.-John
Murphy, government road builder in
Yellowstone park. while giving direc-
lions to workmen on q road that over
looked q canyon lost his balance and
fen aot feet, meeting instant death.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Parker and Davis to NEGROES.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 15.-James A.
Ross, president of the National Negro
Democratic league. has received let
tiers from Judge Alton B. Parker and
frora Senator Henry G. Davis, In re-
ply to letters OF congratulation sent
them by the league.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Home ia Find wife Dead.

New York, Aug. 11.-Gen. George
". Davis, governor Of the Panama.
canal zone, who had been summoned
home because of the illness OF the wife.
learned upon his arrival here that
Mrs. Davis was dead.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
secretary TAFT cominr west.

Washington. Aug. 11.-SecretAry
Taft left for ChautauQua, N. Y. to de-
liver an address on the Philippine
question. From. there he win proceed
to St Louis 10 participate In the cele-
bration Of Manila day at the .world'a
fair on Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
WOMEN ON RUSSIAN SHIPS.
Shocking Conditions of Immornlit,
I'm the Cznr's Army and Navy
Brought to Light.

st. Petersburg, Aug. I5.-When young
Duke Boris was ordered back from
the front 1t was made to appear that
his train load of chorus girls and demi'
mondes was something that the Rus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Oppo.ing Candidates Are Brothers.

Ocean City, Nd. Aug. 11.-Former
Gov. Elihu jackson has been nomi-
mated for congress by the democrats OF
the First Maryland district. Ex-Gov.
Jackson's opponent will be his brother.
William H. jackson, the present re-
publican representative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Southwestern Miners Won't Strike.

Pittsburg. Kan. Aug. 15.-The coal
miners in the southwest have voted in
favor Of accepting the operators
proposition of a five per cent reduce
ton in wages. The proposition affects
$4,000 men. The contemplated strike
will not take place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Pu,Ied Ont ofa Wan,

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 11.-David
W. Willis. a negro, was rescued from
well by firemen this morning. VIII
lis started down to clean the well. He
was overcome by foul air and fell over
the edge OF the hoisting bucket.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
America surpasses IN Iron Ore.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE report of
the geological survey on the produc-
vtion Of iron ores in 1908 .O1s.SOs
-tons) shows that the United States has
surpassed all competitors in its yearly
output Of iron ores. on.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Two Women KILLED In 81. Louis.

St. Louis, Aug. 11.-Mrs. Victoria
Moore and her sister-in-law, Miss Cora
A. Moore. both Of Bells station. La.
were killed here by being struck BY .
street car.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
81. Joseph Judge n Suicide.

st. Joseph, No.. Aug. 15.-John KEEL
Ny, Judge OF the county court and q
vprominent democratic politician, was
found dead in his bath tub. It IL
thought he committed suicide.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
bryan to Open Folks Campaign.

Springfield. Mo-, Aug. 15.-The demo-
cratic state campaign will open in this
city September /. W. J. Bryan will be
the principal speaker. Folk and the
other candidates will be here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
co.d,,,o. ar What.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE avcrags
condition Of spring wheat d SIS -
compared with es.7. Corn Il SIS -
compared with s7.l last month. Wint--
sr wheat Is 11.s bushels per acrA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
wIRHoFT SHOT TO PIECES.
Second Admiral Sent by Russia e
Port Arthur Meets Fate OF
the First.

Chefoo. Aug. 1.-THE Associated
press correspondent at Tsingcho,
wires that the Russian battleshiI
Czarevitch received terrible punish
ment in the fight of Shantung prom
ontory on August 10, lasting from
noon until evening. The Czarevitct
bore the brunt of the fighting until
four o'clock In the afternoon. wher
Admiral Without was hit by q shell
which blew his body to pieces, only one
of his legs being found after the ex.
plosion. Four officers standing near
him were also killed. Altogether the
Czarevitch lost Is men killed and Al
wounded.
Russian Protest Lodged.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 15.-Dy com.
mand Of the emperor, Foreign Minis.
ter Lsmsdorff has instructed NJ. Nell
doff, the Russian ambassador at Paris,
to request that France, on behalf OF
Russia, shall lodge strong protest
with the French minister at Toxic. NJ.
Harmand, against what is described as
an outrageous violation OF Chinese
neutrality and Of universally recog.
nized principles Of international law
involved in the japanese attack on
the Russian torpedo destroyer Ryeshi-
telni in neutral harbor.
The foreign powers have also been
informed of the Russian declaration
and the Russian minister at Pekin,
Paul Lesser, is charged to protest to
the Chinese government with reference
to the serious consequences the viola.
ton Of neutrality which she permitted
may entail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
sofa 20 Russia.

Berlin. Aug. IRA dispatch to the
Lokal Anzeiger. from Bremerhaven.
says the North German Lloyd steamer
Lain. has ben sold to q private Rms.
sian arm
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18

Seymour D. Thompson, former judge
Of the St. Louis court Of appeals and
author Of several legal publications. n
dead.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Launch CapnI.rd, rem Drowned.

Washington. Aug. 15.-Ten persons
were drowned as the result Of the cap
slzing Of a naphtha launch on the Po-
tomac river during the annual Potomac
regatta. "'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18
Fu,rbanIxs TO TAX. the stamp.

Chicago. Aug. Ex-senator Fair
banks Is ready to take the stump, &C
cording to Mr.. Tawney. In charge 81
the republican national speakers bu-
reau.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-08-18

with satisfaction In all circles here.
It is believed that diplomatic relations
between Panama and Colombia will BE-
established soon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-22

THE RACE THAT FAILED.-James J,
Hill, the railroad president, began his
connection with the transportation
business through steamboating. but ne
soon deserted it for railroading. The
road which he has since made so wide
ly known was at that time considered
the slowest in the country. Mr.. Hill
listened good-naturedly to the fun that
was naturally poked at his road and
worked the harder to improve it.
Meeting Mr.. Hill one day on the
street in st. Paul, Diamond Joe" Rey-
nolds, of upper river steamboat fame
said:
"Jim, I'll match one Of my steam
boats against one Of your trains In a
fair race for $500 side"
well, 1 don't know" hesitated MI
Hill; some Of your boats are pretty
fast"
Come, I'll race you upstream" urged
Reynolds.
"Oh, thunder!" returned Mr.. Hill In
a disgusted tone; III you're going to
stick to the river, then you might as
we'll drop the notion Of a race.
thought you meant you'd bring your
boat out on the prairie alongside the
track and give me some show."-Sat-
urday Evening Post.