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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
RUSSIA PLANS NEW NAVY.
Thirty Battleships and 200 Torpedo
Boats to BE Built mt q Cost
of 5000, 100000.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 20.-Russia in
tends rebuilding her entire navy, be-
ginning with 30 battleships and cruis-
ers and 200 torpedo boats, the total
cost being estimated at 100000, 900.
It seems to be the purpose Of the st.
Petersburg government to build in
Germany ships for the Baltic squadron
and in Italy the remainder of the feet,
so as to have them ready for the Med
iterranean sea. AS 1t Is not expected
that the ships will not be completed
before the conclusion Of the war in
the far east. there will be no infringe
ment of Italy's and Germany's neutral
ity in the matter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Horses were on more farms and
ranges and in more Enclosures in 1900
than held hogs, but at the same time
the hogs In these places listed by the
census outnImbered the horses nearly
. to 1. There were 62.S76,10S hogs OF
all ages In the states and territories,
valued at $232. OFF, TOT, an average of
SAGE a head. Iowa is credited with
producing the perfect hog and in the
census year had 9.723,791 head, lead
ing In numbers, though the average
price was under that Of three other
states in the north central section.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
AS SENATOR FARRIS WISHED.
Accused Missouri Legislator Gets
Change of Venue to Maries Coun-
~ on Plea of Prejudice.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 20.-In the
circuit court here attorneys for State
Senators Frank H. Farris and c. A.
Smith, charged with bribery in con-
nection with the baking powder scan
dial, filed a motion for change of
venue from Cole county on the grounds
of prejudice. The motion was support
ed by affidavits by Frank A. Eveler, a
barkeeper; w. L. Murphy, prison
guard, and Frank W. Brown, Conrad
Waldecker and ]. G. State.
Judge Graves granted the applica-
lions for changes of. venues on the
ground that the evidence showed that
prejudice existed to such an extent
that fair trial could not be had and
transferred the cases to Maries coun-
ty. The date Of the trials will be set
at the next term Of court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
CHURCH AND SCHOOL NoTABLES

The late bishop of Southwell, DR.. Rid
ding, was regarded as the finest Greek
scholar on the Episcopal bench. but was
noted for his carelessness In the use OF
English.
Rev. Francis Aidian Gasquet, presi-
dent OF the English Bepedictines. who
Is visiting this country for the first time,
Is at present at Notre Dame, Ind. He
has written many books, including
Henry VIII. and the English Monas-
teries," and THE Eve Of the Reforms
ton"
Mrs. A. R. Mcfarland, Of Alva, Okla.
was the first American missionary to
Alaska, whittier she went some 80 years
ago as O representative Of the Presby-
terrain church. II is thought she waI
also the first American woman to ca
there In any capacity. Mrs. Mcfarland
remained In Alaska until her health
gave way, some time ago. She has now
returned to Oklahoma.
Rev. L. M. Foster, OF Charles City. Ia,
q retired minister Of the Congregational
church, Is a unique character. His
mother was q second cousin Of Lucien.
Jerome and Napoleon Bonaparte. and
they were cousins Of King Louis XIV.
One of his ancestors was sentenced for
marrying outside Of the royal family,
but when Louis XIV. became king no
was reprieved and his sentence changed
TO Punishment to America, and this 10
how Mr.. Fosters branch Of the Bona
parte family came to this country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
LOSES MUCH LAND.
Supreme Court Holds I'm Favor of
Nebraska In nm Interesting Boun-
dairy Dispute.

Washington, Dec. 20.---The supreme
court Of the United States decided the
boundary case between Missouri and
Nebraska In favor of Nebraska. The
case involved the question as to
whether a change Of the course Of the
Missouri river had the effect of chang
ing land which had heretofore been
on the west side OF the river to the
east side of the river from the jurisdic-
ton OF Nebraska to the Jurisdiction
Of Missouri, but the court held that 1t
did not. The court says that the
boundary must remain in the middle
Of the old channel as before the
change.
The tract of land In controversy Is
known as McKissick's island, lying
between Nemaha county, Neb., and
Atchison county, Mo. The controversy
originated in 1867. Previous to that
year the island was regarded as in
disputably in Nebraska. The river
at that point was in the shape Of an
oxyoke and on the night Of July 5 Of
that year the water broke across the
land lying in one Of the bends, thus
throwing the land on the east instead
Of the west side Of the river. The
claim was made by the Nebraska au-
thorities that this was caused by the
digging of ditch. Justice Harlan ex-
pressed the opinion that congress had
not intended by the act admitting
Missouri into the union to change the
established rule and make the varying
channels of the Missouri river the west
ern boundary line OF that state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
A VICTIM OF LA GRIPPE.

Mrs. Henrietta A. 8. Marsh, 100 W.
10th St., Los Angeles. CAL, President
Woman's Benevolent Assn, writes:
"Isuffered with Ia grippe for sever
weeks, and nothing could do or take
helped me until tried Peruna.
~ felt at once that I had at last
secured the right medicine and / kept
steadily improving. Within three weeks
I was fully restored, and ]. am glad that
I gave that truly great remedy trial.
I will never be without 1t again"
In a1etter dated August 81, 1904, Mrs.
Marsh says: ~ have never yet heard
the efficacy of Peruna questioned. We
still use It. Travelled through Ken
lucky and Tennessee three years ago,
where I found Peruna doing its good
work. Much Of 1t is being used hero
also. "-Henrietta A. s. Marsh.
Address Dr. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Ask your Druggist for a free Peruna
Almanac for 1905.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

II Is booming more and more inter-
estlng to know who was Mrs. Chad
wick's legal adviser. Some accom-
plished lawyer drew the alleged certifi-
cate OF Andrew Carnegie that he held
$4,000, 900 worth Of property belong
ing to her, and now that 1t is discov-
cred that with all the use she made Of
Mr.. Carnegies name she has not COM
mitted forgery, 1t seems to be certain
that she has Q confederate In the legal
profession whose Identity would be OF
the deepest interest, at least to the
public.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Even in Spain popular education

Even in Spain popular education
makes steady progress. 1t appears
from the latest official statistics that
In 1860 less than 20 per cent. Of the
population of the Spanish kingdom
could read and write. In 1877 the pro-
portion had increased to 24.4S per cent.
In 1887 about $3.50 per cent. Of the en-
tire population, including children too
young to read, had some measure Of
education. In 1900 the proportion Of
the whole number Of inhabitants who
were able to read and write had risen
10 33.45 per cent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Senator McCreary. of Kentucky, is
Of the old school of southern gentle
men who adhere strictly to the cere-
monies and courtesies that prevailed
10 years ago among men in high fed
eral places. Upon his return to WASH
ington each season Senator McCreary
Invariably calls on the president to
pay his respects and this duty is not
governed by the politics Of the occu-
pant OF the white house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Churches Gain I'm Member.hIp.

New York, Dec. 20.-Nearly all re-
ligious sects. as their figures Of growth
for last year are announced, show q
larger percentage Of increase than IN
previous years. Episcopalians gained
three per cent. and show a total Of
s07. 1851; Presbyterians, 21k per cent,
with a membership Of 1,0s4,s0S, and
Meth odists1 As per cent, with q mem
bersbip Of 3,664.7S5.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
n,-partl.an Police boards.

st. Louis. Dec. 19.-From a sourcs
Of information SO close to Gov.-elect
Folk that It can be regarded as semi
Official, the announcement is made that
one of the tirst acts of the new admin
istration viii be to appoint bi-parti-
san police boards for St. Louis, Kansas
City and st. Joseph.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

There were $751; 12 sheep in the
United States in the census year 1900,
valued at $170,337,0O2. from which in
1899 wool was clipped to the value Of
s45, 723,739. The average for each farm
In the country, exclusive Of the ranges.
was S0.7 sheep to farm, having an
average value Of $2.76 for animals Of
ali ages and purposes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
ROUGH AND READY WIT.

The people who don't amount to much
generally let you know 1t.
Jealousy is always looking for some
thing It does not want to find.
It's q mistaken idea to suppose that
be laughs best who laughs loudest.
The wife CT the good fellow" is en-
titled to the credit as well as sympathy.
A vote cast for principle is never lost,
even though 1t be the only one in the
ballotbox.
The average man su ,e.s more from an
overloaded stomach than from the pangs
Of conscience.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

That kinlSy little word. "zemstvo."
which appears so frequently in news
from Russia these days, is derived
from the noun "zemlia," meaning
land. and the verb. ''vopeet," to
elamor. Thus It signifies "the voice of
The land" and Is q council Of landed
proprietors appointed to deliberate and
report to the central executive the
wants Of the rural population. 1t Is
something like an English county
council without the latter's authority,
Jet that authority is what 1t now
pleads for. The zemsvo was founded
q 1884.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
is 1T ONLY A RUSE?
Toxic Says Admiral Togo Will Be
Called Home Soon.
A Junior Admiral to he Left In
Charge Of the BIockadins Fleet
and 70 Meet the Baltic
Squadron.

Toxic, Dec. 20.-It is probable that
Admiral Togo will soon return to
Japan, leaving junior admiral to con-
duct the final operations and to con-
tinue the blockade. It is expected
that Togo will be summoned by the
emperor to Toxic. where he will be
given. splendid public receptions.
Admiral Togo's campaign Of ten
months is considered equal to any in
the history OF naval warfare. He has
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Bryan Purchase. Historic Bowl.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2O.-In the homo
Of William J. Bryan now rests the
giant punch bowl once the property Of
Thomas Jefferson. The-bowl is Of sill.
yer and weighs 100 pounds. It is in
laid with gold and ivory and trimmed
with carvings Of costly design. The
bowl was purchased from DR.. ]. M.
Scott, OF Culpeper, Va,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Good for St. LouI. street Railway.

Good for st. Louis Street Railway.
St Louis, Dec. 20.-By a decision Of
Judge Adams, in the federal court, the
United Railways company will save
between $135,000 and $4,000 annually
in taxes paid to the city. Judge Adams
held that a city ordinance. which went
into effect January l last, providing
for a tax Of one mill passenger. is
illegal Until new tax law Is passed
the company will not have to pay any
tax to the city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
FALLING WALL KILLS MANY.
Crocker Hotel ut Minneapolis Crushed b.
Debris and Several Inmates
are Missing.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 20.-The
east wall Of the o. H. Peck building,
which was destroyed by fire last Tues
day night, fell at 1880 o'clock this
morning, crushing the Croker hotel.
Twelve inmates of the hotel have not
been seen since the wall fell and 1t Is
believed they are buried in the ruins.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
heard mi. own Funerni Sermon.

Portsmouth, o.. Dec. 2o.-torenzo
Dow Mckinney, aged 90 years. who had
his funeral sermon preached in 1896,
is dead here. Ten thousand people at
tended the funeral services which were
held eight years ago In q grove near
here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Was She Miss Weber:

Colorado Springs, COL, Dec. 90
Friends Of Miss Lena Weber, Of Kan
sas City, fear that she was the victim
Of the Cheyenne mountain tragedy.
They called at the morgue to view the
disfgured body and left undecided as
to the identity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
RANDOM YAnN1Ers.

Sir Arthur Sullivan once wanted TO
iirect Alexander Mackenzie to house
" which he knew the approximate To-
.ation, but had forgotten the number.
He said the foot-scraper in front Of
the door was in e nat. Sir Alexander
kicked several scrapers until he heard
the note.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

For the third time the court Of ap-
peals has granted a new trial to Caleb
Powers, convicted Of completely in the
assassination Of William Goebel. Mr..
Powers accumulates a great many
trials in his brief career.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

An interesting presentation will be
made to the president the last Of this
week by some scientific men of Prus-
STA. 1t is map made in 1704 and 1t is
the first one known upon which the
name America" was used.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
No Escape from AIlmony Obligation.

Washington, Dec. 2O.--ln the case Of
W. B. Wetmore w Mrs. A. B. Markoe,
his divorced wire, the supreme court
held that an obligation to pay all
mony and allowance 10 = wife and
children is not m the nature Of an
ordinary debt and therefore cannot be
discharged IN bankruptcy. ~ Wetmere
had attempted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

The financial sleuths have a great
problem before them in discovering
what became IT the money which Mrs.
Chadwick obtained by fraudulent
methods from so many innocent per-
sons. She could hardly have expend-
Cd It all in such short time, and yet
she could not apparently raise $4,000
20 get herself out of Jail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

The Chicago alderman who accused
his associates of boodling failed to
make good when called on for names.
dates and amounts. Instead the. &C
cuser apologized and subsidized.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Physicians live longer than other
professional men, their average lease
of life being over 60. Only seven per
cent. die of tuberculosis, which shows
that they guard carefully against in
lection. Over 40 per cent. die Of nerv-
ous breakdown or heart trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Gov.-elect Douglas, Of Massachu-
sets, announces that he is not q
speechmaker and will not sacrifice
himself on the altar Of wind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
WIth ! living rabbIt bound tightly .

With living rabbit bound ugntIy %
aim; while piece of the animals skin
Elk Inches wide Is grated securely 10
his leg, the life Of Cornelius Post, 10
wears old, Of passaie, n. j.. Is depend
ing upon that Of the rabbit. II the
animal lives until the grated skin
cakes hold the operation win be .
most remarkable one in medical an
nsis. besides saving the boys life. II
A two years since the boy was burned.
ana unless new skin can be made to
nov On the plneo where ulcers nov
rrs fts ritsl dr6In On the bQy'1 ~
1e1 Vim Nh him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
Mrs. Chadwick Has . Companion.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Chad
wick yesterday spent her first Sunday
in Jail. She now has a companion In
the jail, a young woman, detained for
examination as to her sanity. ME
woman seemed much interested in Mrs.
Chadwick and the two conversed quite
freely.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

There is note Of potential force in
Mrs. Chadwick's tangled affairs. Her
troubles began when she turned down
q dressmaker's bill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22
CURRENT COMMENT.

Gen. Cronje. the Boer officer. will 70
main In this country at least another
year. He expects to spend the winter
in Florida.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

Among the many applicants for the
part the late Dan Leno was to have
played In the Christmas pantomime al
the Drury Lane theater was 14-year-
old boy. who came In haste. hoping the
lob wasn't gone" The manager liked
his impudence. and so finally engaged
him to personate lizard In the piece.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

A worthy dame Of Dundee. Scotland,
In order to keep down her gas account,
was In the habit Of blowing down the
pipes. thus reversing the hands Of the
registering dial Of the meter. All went
we'll until new inspector came. After
examining the meter, he ciphered long
and earnestly. At length the old lady
anxiously exclaimed: Am no tae hae q
big accoont this time. am II" mo.
men," said the inspector. it's the other
way ABBOTT. The company's OWN you
tuppence. You have surely ben blaw-
Ing vera hard this time"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

He was q Rhodes scholar at Oxford.
He had come from Germany and was re-
ceiving his FIRST lessons In rowing.
Back water" said the coach. The Ger
man did not understand. The coach e.
planned that 1t means to use his oar
I'm the opposite way" and the Rhodes
man followed instructions to the letter.
Is nearly as he understood. He lifted
bis oar from the rowlock and put the
handle into the water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-12-22

A well-known New York clergyman
was talking to number Of young men
recently about the evils Of cigarette
smoking. To bring out his point, he
asked what the youngsters would think
II they should meet an angel wandering
along the street with q cigarette In
his mouth. One of the gathering thought
moment, and then asked the minister
what he would think II he met an angel
In q frock coat, with patent leather
shoes and an umbrella.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-15
I1ynchhurg Tobacco Market,

Lynchburg. Va, Nov Il. 1905
Sales OF loose tobacco on the Lynchburg mar
ket for two weeks ending November 18th,
reported by John L. Ogesby, OF ;Lynth's Ware
house. are as follows:
Sold ewek ending November 4th. 2e.7oo
pounds. sold week ending November 1ith, 49, %
pounds; Increase for week ending November
18th, 1900 pounds.
Sold from September8l, 1901 to November ii.
1924 1921, t9l, pounds; sold from September i.
1903, 10 November II. 1903. l.535.3Go pounds:
decrease fofs1e 1.0S4,aoo pounds.
The receipts this week were tch heaviest
since the new tobacco started to move. Tho
offerings consisted largely OF the new crop.
but Iit;lc primngs on old tobacco being Gold,
The price Of prlmings continue about IS Iels to-E
tore reported---5l to 800 per Iol pounds. Tho
new tobacco offered has not been OF the best
quality. but mostly Of the nond scrip, pot ton
OF the crop. the prices paid f,r the grades
offered have been , fairy satisfactory to The
the sLme grades brought the corresponding
week last year. Prices this week Tor Jugs wore
from g. 50 TO $500; common leaf. IS to 1850;
medium leaf. ss q to $50, and tor the best
OF the Increase In receipts was light season
last Friday. which enabled some OF the plan
tiers 10 get a portion Of their tobacco down.
Much heavier receipts are looked for next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-15
EXCITED MARKET
REACTS III AND AN D .sA {
Wild Movement First Hour in
Industrial Spccialties and Low
Grade Railroad Stocks.
THE DECLINE CAME LATER
Was at No Time Beyond Com
trol-Storm Paralyzcs Ac-
tivitys in Some Lines.
tBy Associated Press. J

NEW YORK. Nov 1.-THE excited
speculation was dashed by the large en-
gagcmcnt OF gold for Paris to-day. Inc
wild character OF the movement OF the
first hour In Industrial speculattors and low
grade railroad stocks aroused tnisgiv-
.ngs as we'll. These two influences paved
K tho way for the reaction which became
quite general during the midday period
and forced tho level OF prices Tor the &C
tive standard stocks point or more Pc
low Saturdays level. the decline was at
no time beyond control and the part
played by bear selling was shown -, ~
the late demand 10 cover shorts. The
sales recorded during THO first hour rose ,
10 over half a million Shares. showing
the ratio Of ACTIVITY well maintained at
tho recent maximum. in spite Of the In
terruption Of wire service by the storm,
which practically paralyzcd the actIM-
inmobIity OF the call loan rate In face
OF the gold movement was another factor
IN the late recovery OF confidence, The
$, 100 90 Of gold er, gagged for shipn2nt = TO
co., 900 expected to go to Cuba this week.
certainly threaten an Important inroad
upon the tsss4.5so. OF surplus reserves
Loan rates were actually easier towards
the end OF the day. Very cheerful and
hopeful adviccs were received in Wall
Street from all quarters OF the railrond,
orally. The strength OF the United States
Steel stocks, !. Southern Pacific. Amalga-
mated Copper, Sugar and tho New York
fractions were Important sustaining fac
lative leaders otherwise were quite gem
orally under pressure. The unfamiliar as
poet OF the widest gamers Will DO per-
eeiyed In the llst or stocks which rosc
South Shore and Atlantic preferred.
Chicago and Alton. Kan:as City South
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-15
81 TAKE IT TO COURT.
Fire G Commissioners Will Report
Mrs. Atkinson

The Board OF ITl-s commissioners do
clded last night to report Mrs A, y. At
klns;on, propr'le;or o. the Richmond Hotel,
he boards nstc}ons 70 pni
up q fire escape on the Grace Street side
an appeal to the City Council. She do
the fire escapes would be useless. and
arehitectarsl beauty Of tic building, -
from eo5ns ha nsM ara cSrsssPp foT pa
mlts to open their buildings TO the pub
DC. q course required by city ordinance,
and the board considered q number Of
granted and some referred to officers OF
tho department for further examination
and report I. VIII be necessary for all
tho Board OF Fire Commissioners.
y me ,,s board a., ag AZ q eeided T. recommend
for this city, 1t believing that this office.
Is absolutely. necessary for tho safety Of
he public. No other city anything like
officer, and President tlischkorn will al
dress the COUNCIL on this subject
The h9aEd Ordered 9 es, oftWo and
recommend to the Council that an addi-
tlonal fire company he es tMbllshed IN the
West End and placed IN The new truck
broad Street and If pllay succeed In o. oI.
tanning this additional company 1t will
hD known as Engine Company No. 10,
Nur aupuqletu uu5IIsny a4l 4lAoIduI 10
Stole Shoes From Car.
Walter crump and Stephen ch'ldrsys
ana the he If soess
from, The two men live In Fulton,