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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Not Insane, but "DaTy."

John ellison, farm hand near Va
lencia, fell in love with Miss Gertrude
Perkins, the school-teacher OF that dis
trict. He became such nuisance that
Miss Perkins had him up before the
probate judge on the charge of insan-
ity. ellison admitted that he was a
little "daffy" on the girl, but declared
otherwise he was all right He was
declared sane and told not to modest
the teacher any more.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
EIGHT LIVES LOST.
Flood Situation In Indiana Appalling
Great Areas Submerged and vaiu-
able Property Destroyed.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 90
Northern and central Indiana, includ-
Ing the capital city, have seen the
worst Of the flood and are now repair
ing the heavy damage. Cities anG
towns at the headwaters Of the Wa
bash and White rivers have only
slime and mud left by the receding
food to contend with, but southwest
ern Indiana has yet to see the worst
Eight lives have been lost in the In
diana flood in two days and the total
property loss in the state has been
estimated at from S5,000,000 to ST.
100000. Bridges and trestles have
been swept away by the dozens.
Others that have not gone out are dan
gerous. Railroad schedules are still
wild.
A Petersburg dispatch says the flood
situation around there Is appalling
White river above there is 10 miles
wide in places and 20 feet deep in
the channel. Patoka river, which
flows through the county's center, Is
three miles wide for nearly 40 miles.
Farms are under water, bridges and
fences are gone, the soil washed away
and much stock drowned. The loss
now reaches S250,OO0. The wheat is
ruined. 1t is feared there will be two
more feet of water, which will quad
ripple the loss.
A Vincennes dispatch says the Rus
sellville levee broke last night and
$4,000 acres are under water. Eight
miles Of railroad track near Sanborn
is washed away.
Taylorsville, with 1000 inhabitants.
is deserted. The houses standing in
eight feet Of water.
At Sullivan the Gill township levee
broke and 10000 bushels of cribbed
corn will be washed away. OF the 49,
coo acres which is flooded 1000 is in
wheat, which will be totally destroyed
and washed out by the roots.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Nothing In the Snfc.

An attempt was made to rob the ex-
press Office at Yates Center by five
masked men, armed with Winchester
rifles, shortly after the passenger train
had pulled out for Kansas City. The
night expressman, Wallace Hamilton,
who was in the Office checking up,
was suddenly called upon to throw up
his hands. A rifle barrel was held to
his face. He complied and the order
was given to open the safe, which he
did. Not a cent was in the safe, as all
money and valuables had gone out
early in the evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Executed In.urRent Leader.

Washington, March 26.-United
States Minister Powell cables the state
department from San Domingo city
that President Morales has captured
and caused to be promptly executed
Gen. Nicholas Arias. the insurgent
leader who was tried by drum-head
court-martial and convicted Of killing
Machinist johnson In the steam launch
Of the United States ship Yankee .
few weeks ago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
LIFE AND PROPERTY TAKEN.
Wind aud Flood at East 81 Lodia. Drama
Rapids. Chicago, Joliet and
Other Places.

East St Louis, ILL.,, March 26.-The
wind and rainstorm that swept over
here last night caused large amount
OF property damage, injured many per-
sons and seriously crippled the local
and interurban street car trafic, but mo-
fatalities have been reported. An old
landmark known as the Custom mills,
occupied as a boarding house by .
dozen miners, was blown down. The
occupants escaped with bruises. Tho
home of Philip Rinplinger was over
turned and Riplinger and his six chill
dren were rescued from the debris.
Very Serious ut Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Mich, March 26.-The
flood situation is very serious here.
Owing to the rapid rise Of Grand river,
which Is now three inches above the
high water mark Of three years ago. at
least 40 OF the largest factories In the
city have been obliged to close and
thousands of men are out Of work.
Chicago Suburbs Wrecked.
Chicago. March ga tornado that
missed Chicago by the narrowest Of
margins killed and injured many peo-
pie. demolished property brought
street cars to standstill and wrecked
telephone and telegraph systems in In
diana Harbor, Hammond, East Chi
cago and neighboring towns. The storm
was fiercest at Indiana Harbor, where
L. Barker, proprietor Of dry goods
store, was killed and Is persons, who
had sought shelter in the Barker build
ing, severely injured. Three hotels In
this growing little city were prey to
the gale, while IS houses were either
overturned Of left roofless.
Illinois River Hiehe,t Ever Known.
Peoria, ILL.,, March 26.-The Illinois
river reached the highest point ever
recorded, 21.7 feet above low water
mark, and is still rising. The dyke
of the La Marsh drainage district OPP
posite 'Pekin went out, washing away
the tracks of the Peoria & Pekin ter
minal railway, and causing suspen-
sion of traffic.
Wind Shifted and Saved Town.
Chambers, Neb.. March 26.-The
little town of Amelia, which was
threatened by prairie fire, was saved.
The fire came to within three miles
Of the town, but the wind shifted and
carried the flames another way. The
fire burned to within three-quarters OF
a mile of Chambers, sweeping strip
seven miles wide.
Bad Conditions Mt Battle Creek.
Battle Greek, Mich, March 26.-
Flood conditions here as result Of
the unprecedented rise of the Kala-
mazoo river and Battle creek are the
most serious In the history Of the city.
Buildings Collapse mt Joliet
Joliet, ILL.,, March ga score OF
houses here were unroofed by the
storm. Many barns and small build
ings collapsed. Windows, chimneys,
and fences all over the city
suffered.
Churches Injured at white Heath.
White Heath, ILL.,, March 26.-The
Universalist church, Murray's elevator
and Flanagans' hotel here have been
blown down in a storm. The Methodist
church was unroofed and several
houses lifted off their foundations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
The Change of Time.

In investigating the title to piece
of property in Wyandotte county Post
master U. S. Sartin discovered that
Mrs. Louise Gates Roberts, wife of the
late territorial governor of Kansas, w.
Y. Roberts, is now in the Masonic home
at Wichita. Mrs. Roberts first mar
ried Levi Gates. This was more than
so years ago. After his death. in 1856,
she married Gov. Roberts. The cero-
mony was performed in the old Garno
house, near the foot of Minnesota ave-
nue., Wyandotte.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
nona.catinr AM Firaarm..

Trinidad. Col, March 26.-Maj. zephi
T. Hill, military commander. has given
instructions for the conhscation OF
firearms in Las Animas county, and
house-to-house raids have begun. An
the houses in Sopris and Segundo have
been visited by troops and all firearms
found were seized. After all outside
towns have been thoroughly searched.
houses in Trinidad will be visited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Women mt the state University.

The University of Kansas is co-edu-
. cational. Fifteen years ago the num-
Der Of men in the school OF arts (thc
. college proper around which all the
other departments are erected) was
much greater than the number Of wo-
men. 1t is interesting to note that the
number of women has steadily in
creased until during the present aca-
demic year the women outnumber the
men in attendance. The following
table shows the comparative attend
ance in the school of arts every five
years since 1856:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
sedalia to Get the Missouri Pacific Shops

st. Louis, March 29.-At a confer
ence yesterday between committee
of citizens Of Sedalia. Mo-. and Russell
Harding. general manager of the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad, it was an
nounced that the general shops of the
railroad company would be located
at Sedalia in return for bonus OF
$4,000 and 10 acres Of ground. 1t
will cost in the neighborhood of ST.
100000 to erect the shops and more
than 1000 men will be employed. 1t
is expected that the buildings will be
completed within the next ten months.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Insurance Statistics.

Reports received by Insurance Com
missioner Luling from the life insur-
ance companies doing business in
Kansas show that 47,l44 policies were
written in the state last year by all
the companies. These policies pro-
vided total insurance of 500, 7S4, 1876.
The total number of the policies now
in force in the state is 121 ,225, with
total insurance Of s97,492.S43. The
amount of insurance written last year
exceeded any previous record by 49,
10S,679. The total amount of losses
paid by the companies last year in the
state was $S35,959.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Thinks Coc,,rell VIII Win.

Washington. March 29.-T believe
the political situation will so shape it.
self that Senator Cockrell will become
the most available candidate for the
democratic nomination for president.
Senator William Joel Stone made the
foregoing assertion in a discussion OF
democratic politics.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Lectures on Banking.

The courses in banking. insurance
and general business which are soon
10 be established in the University Of
Kansas will be of broader scope than
was previously supposed. The courses
will consist of lectures by prominent
bankers and insurance men in addi-
ton to the practical instruction.
Among the bankers already secured are
James H. Eckles. president Of the COM
mercial national bank of Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Offensive Valentines.

Stacked up in the United States dis
trict attorneys Office at Topeka are no
less than two dozen valentines which
have been turned over to him by per-
sons who received them through the
mails with the request that the send
ers be prosecuted for violating the
postal laws.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
For Manual Training.

The state board of education has au-
thorized an examination in manual
training and domestic science and art
to be held May is and 10, at such Of
the following places as the board may
select at their meeting to be held April
30: Emporia. Pittsburg, Manhattan
and Lawrence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31

Lawton, Ok, March 29.-There is
great rejoicing here over the report
that the Stephens bill has passed the
house, providing for the opening Of the
big pasture reserve Of nearly 100000
acres, almost adjacent to Lawton on
the south. This reserve comprises
some of the best land in Oklahoma.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31

Washington, March 29.-The inves-
tigation of the protests against Sem
ator Reed Smoot will be resumed April
II by the senate committee on privi-
leges and elections. The witnesses will
include a number Of officials Of the
Mormon church.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
LOSSES from Prairie Fires In NebrasL

Norfolk, Neb., March 29.-Detailed
reports from the prairie fired district
in Holt, Wheeler and Rock counties
show that over 500 square miles OF
prairie were burned, 20 ranchmen lost
their buildings and stock, entailing a
loss of 100000. The Chicago &
Northwestern railroad also was a
heavy loser. A dozen residences were
among the burned buildings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
WHEY Second bolt struck.

Lightning struck twice at the VIE
mer farm near Humid station, in Salt
creek valley, near Leavenworth. in the
second storm OF the day. The first
bolt hit the barn. Within 20 minutes
another bolt struck the house, set it
on fire and caused some damage. The
residents became frightened after the
second bolt struck and ran away, but
shortly went back and extinguished
the flames.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Admissions to Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, March Accommodating
April l, the public will be charged 90
cents admission to the worlds fair
grounds Twenty-Five cents will be the
price for children. These prices will
prevail throughout the exposition, as
well as for the 20 days preceding the
opening, on April 80.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Drowned In Lake Near Ardmore.

Ardmore, l. T., March Or. B.
McBee. head bookkeeper for the Tyler
Simpson wholesale grocery company,
was drowned in the lake Of the Chick
asaw club three miles northeast Of
this city. McBee was boat riding when
the boat capsized and he was thrown
into the water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
VIII Hold Union EvaprelIcal s.rvIc

ST. Louis, March 29.-It was decided
ut a meeting Of the Evangelical ALI.
ance yesterday not to hold union evan
gelical services in st. Louis during the
worlds fair. During the discussion Il
was charged that Jealousy between
denomination" was the reason the
ministers could not agree on plans.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Will Bar Ont All Kansas Bands.

Salina, Kan, March 2S.-The deci-
sion Of the musical bureau Of the
worlds fair that all bands attending
the fair and taking part in the con-
tests must have their instruments
tuned to international pitch will bar
out every band in Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
colnraan Rox Knlsd rnthsr.

Cheyenne, wyo.. March 27.-August
Pache, q ranchman 20 miles from Wood
siding, Larimer county, Col, has been
shot and killed by his 14-year-old son
The father. II is said, threatened to
kill his wife who refused to transfer
property to him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
MEMORIAL TO HIS CHILDREN.
A. c. Stitch. an Independence tKan.) mixer.
VIII Give Washburn College 81 5000
for q Fine Arts Building.

Topeka. Kan. March 29.-Washburn
college has the promise of another
new building. IT is stated that A. C.
Stitch, wealthy gas, oil and brick man
of independence, Kan, has given s75,-
900 for fine arts department. This
is as a memorial for a son and daugh-
ter who at one time attended Wash
burn but both of whom have since
died.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
No Insanity Dodge Here.

Probate Judge Showalter at yelling
= ton refused to issue an insanity war
rant for c. F. Bates, lodged in Jail.
The authorities act on the theory that
he is sane. Judge Showalter does not
think that his court should be used
for the purpose Of enabling criminals
T to escape their offenses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Must Have Another Secretary.

The action Of the South Kansas con-
ference in removing Rev. C. S. Nus
baum to the place Of presiding elder
of the Independence district will ne
cessitate the election Of a new secre-
tary for the Ottawa Chautauqua as
sembly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Offer R23O Reward.

In Barber county Al prominent citi-
zens have united and have agreed to
pay $3.50 reward for evidence that will
lead to the conviction Of any party in
Medicine Lodge who is guilty Of vio-
lating the prohibitory law. The offer
Is good for II months.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
The Principal Point.

The reply Of Congressman Curtis to
young Dan Anthony's protest against
his nomination in the First district has
been filed with the secretary of state.
The principal point in the case is
whether the congressional committee
had a right to make up the temporary
roll of the Holton convention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31

Samuel Quitmire, a wealthy farmer
near Hollis, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head.
Quitmire took double-barrel shotgun,
placed the barrel against his head, and
with the ramrod discharged both bar
rels at once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
From Prison to A.Ylum.

Gov. Bailey has pardoned Robert
Noel, serving a hang sentence for
killing his father-in-law at Kiowa in
1898. Noel is afflicted with hereditary
insanity. His father is a rich broker
at Waco, Tex. and promised to place
the son in a Texas asylum.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Husband and Wife Burned to Death,

Keokuk, Ia, March 29.-James Lem
lee and wife were burned to death in
their home at Montrose at midnight.
Lemlee was found In the kitchen ter
ribly burned and his wife was burned
70 death IN bed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
when WIN Yopgampho BE Opspsds

Toxic, March 26.-The formal an
nouncement that Korea had decides
TO open the port Of Yongampho to ths
trade Of the world reached the jap
anese government Friday, but tho
actual date Of the opening has not
been fixed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Little Use for rroops In Panama.

Panama, March 26.-By recent d.
crees the second battalion Of Panaman
trvops on the isthmus Il disbanded.
leaving only one battalion under the
colors, and the vessels forming tbs
Panaman navy are offered Cor 1ala :
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Two Others Ahead of Him.

For many years Col. Alexander S.
Johnson, of Topeka. who was born at
old Shawnee Mission on July II, 1882,
he's claimed the distinction of being
the first white child born in Kansas.
1t transpires that two others were born
ahead OF him. They are Napoleon
Boone, a son of Daniel Boone, and
Capt. l.. y. Dougherty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Woman Accused of Murder.

South McAlester, I. T., March H.
Mrs. Sherry Spann, wife Of q carpenter
of McAlester, was arrested here for
the alleged murder Of John Mckay,
who was found dead BY the roadsldA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Barn and 40 Car. Burned.

Cincinnati, March 27.-Fire de-
stroyed the car barn of the Cincinnati
traction company at Hewitt avenue.
Walnut Hills. causing loss of 500, 900.
Over 80 cars standing in the barn
were destroyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
RantIst nfIssInnarr Wnmsn.

Omaha, Neb., March 29.-The Baptist
Woman's Foreign Missionary society,
embracing territory from Ohio to
California. will meet in Omaha April
26 Over 300 delegates are expected
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Killed the School Augmentation Bn.

Ardmore, |. T., March 29.-After q
stormy session Of the Chickasaw legis-
lature the house yesterday killed the
bill appropriating $250.000 for the
maintenance Of schools and the pay
ment of school warrants,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Tornado ut Pomona. Mo.

West Plains, Mo-, March ga de-
structive tornado visited Pomona, ten
miles west of here, at seven o'clock
yesterday morning. almost destroying
the town. The stores Of ]. T. Gilmour.
]. B. Balm and the Pomona hotel were
demolished. The blacksmith shop and
residence of ]. C. Cage were destroyed
and the home of James Ewing wrecked.
Mrs. Ewing was dangerously injured
and may die. Several other persons
were injured,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Not So Many Employees.

W. r. Stubs, chairman Of the re-
publican state committee, says the
next legislature will employ not
over one-third as many clerks as the
last one.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Union Men Drop out.

Adjt. Gen. Kelsey says that several
union men have quit the national
guard service in the cities because OF
the union rules against membership
In militia organizations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
From state to National.

The comptroller OF the currency has
approved the conversion Of the Peo-
; pies state bank, Of Lyndon, into the
Citizens national bank, Of Lyndon,
with SIS, 200 capital.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
sawmiII and Lumber burned.

A combination sawmill, grist and
feedmill on Cow creek 11s miles
south OF Pittsburg, including lumber
stacked about the mill, was destroyed
by fire at four o'clock in the morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31

n IOptkH 5cHuuI SUPERINTENDENT HuuUfeus
Omaha, Neb., March 29.-At meet
ing Of the board Of education last
night William M. Davidson, Of To-
peka. Kan. was elected superintend-
ent Of schools, vice Carroll 8. Pearse,
resigned. There were q candidates.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
NOT A TREE LEFT STANDING.
Passengers on an Arkansas Belated Train
Report Destructive Tornado Which In
jured People and Destroyed Property.

Fort Smith. Ark, March 26.-Pas-
sengers on q belated train on the Ar
kansas Central railroad report a de-
tructive tornado in a strip of country
near Spring Hill Ark. Several per-
sons are reported injured. but so far
rs can be learned no one was killed.
l.. w. Seamans, of Kansas City, pas
senger, says that as far as the eye
could reach the destruction appeared
complete. Not tree was left stand
ing and houses were razed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Two Men Drowned In Their Buggy.

Defiance, o., March 29.-Leroy Car
penter, Is, and Albert Moore. 81, wero
drowned in the Auglaize river two
miles south Of here, their buggy being
swept away by the swift current while
attempting to drive through the wa
ter, which covered the roadway lead
ing to q bridge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
C.rbaru RandIts 70 Hang AprIi &c.

Carbarn BandIts 70 Hang AprH SSs
Chicago, March 27.-The carbarn
bandits, Marx, Neidermeyer and Van
Dine, were denied a new trial. The
date Of the execution was set for April
%
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
To Use Electricity In Mining.

Samuel Brown, Of Chicago, who
. owns considerable mining property in
the Galena-Joplin district, proposes
I, to revolutionize lead and zinc mining
In the district. At present it is done
by horse and steam power. He pro-
poses to dam Spring river near Ga
lena and construct big electric plant
: to furnish power to all the mining
. companies of that district.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Narden Jcwett,. nnppy PrcdIcti,

E. B. Jewett, warden of the state
penitentiary, believes the state bind
ing twine plant will be the means of
saving nearly 100000 to the farmers
of Kansas this year. The entire plant
cost only $150,00O when 1t was installed
and a saving of two-thirds of its cost
in one year was much better than the
most sanguine of its advocates ever
expected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
After national Con IGNITION.

It is probable that the headquarters
Of the republican state central COM
mittee will not be opened until after
July 4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-03-31
Action by United States Senate.

Washington, March 2S.-Members Of
the senate committee on privileges and
elections have discussed informally the
conviction of Senator Burton, but until
the matter comes before the committee
the members are loath to give their
personal views. It will take formal
action by the senate to declare Bur-
tons seat vacant and this will not be
done until a court of last resort has
passed upon the case.
bitter in his case.