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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Cam PumD On. into Pipes.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 24.-The senate
killed the anti-gas pumping bill. The
various pipeline companies are thus
free to pipe the Kansas gas in any
way they see fit. A big fight was
made on the measure. ; The oil men
secured their legislation first and by
the time the gas men began their agi-
tntion the legislature concluded 1t had
done enough for the oil and gas belt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Fear Marriage with FiIipinos.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. Ex-senator
Davis, of Monroe and Green counties
introduced a bill in the Senate to pre-.
vent whites from marrying persons
having more than one-eighth Filipino
blood. The bill grew out of situation
at Bloomington, where Filipino stu
dents are attending the state univer'
sity and are flirting with white girls.
Parents of these girls are fearful OF
marriages and have requested the pas.
sage OF the bill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
At the end of the first year after es

At the end of the first year after es-
Enlistment of the French National
Savings Bank there were registered
I'll, $50 depositors, a number which on
December 81, 1908, had swelled to H.
1883, without any one year showing
q decrease. This means that at pres.
ent one out OF every ten OF Frances
100000 inhabitants has something
in the savings bank. The amount de-
posted at the end Of the first year.
December 81, 1882, was $s,1S7, JIG,
which at the end Of 1903 had grown to
s215, 766,2s4. an increase Of s20I,57s.'
us in 81 years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

There have been many attempts to
grow Egyptian cotton in India, but
they have generally failed. Sometimes
the soil was unsuitable, but more often
the failure was due to the fact that
little effort was made to initiate
Egyptian methods for growing the
staple, and almost invariably the cot
ton was sown too late.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

Railroad men report an unprecedent-
cd rush Of pulp and pulp wood from
Canadian points to American mills.
An official of the Canada Atlantic rail.
way says that wood pulp is being
shipped at the rate Of 1000 tons day
from points along the Canada Atlantic
railway, a connecting line through
Quebec Province.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Ii williams the offender.

St. Louis, Feb. 27.-Attorney Gen.
oral Herbet S. Hadley, who is conduct.
ing the investigation into the disap-
pearance from the house Of represen.
tatives of the bill repeating the breed
ers' law, stated that the author of the
bill found substituted in place of the
original Godfrey measure is Attorney
George Williams, of this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

The government has never issued O
fifteen-dollar bill, but some enterpris-
ing counterfeiter made one and passed
It. The bill, now in Chief Wilkes
possession, was made by adding l
to a five-dollar note. The fifteen-dol-
lar bill was generally circulated IN
South Carolina until 1t reached a
bank, when 1t was sent on to Wash.
ington, with inquiries.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Give SKIN to Save ChiId.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 2S.-Sixty-
one young men are voluntarily fur
nishing parts Of their skin in order
that the life of Clarence Crawford, 8
years old, may be saved. The young
men are members Of the freshman
class of the University Medical coll
Iege and the child is the son Of B. H.
Crawford. who lives so miles from
Beaver, Ok.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

A Finnish housewife buys a new
broom every morning. necessary ex-
travagance, since she sweeps her
whole house every day, and the broom
she uses is Just bundle of fresh.
green birch leaves. whose natural
dampness ticks up tho dust.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Indicted for slave-Keeping

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 25.-Tht
federal grand jury here indicted many
prominent citizens for keeping per.
sons in peonage and for whitecapping
Among them was Sim d. May, sheriff
of Grenshaw county, who disappeared
several weeks ago. In some cases
white men were held in peonage by
white men and negroes by negroes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
VIII ne hurled in the Cray.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 23.-Dr. John
W. Lawson, 6S years old, a former
member of congress from the Second
Virginia district, died at his residence
near Smithfield, Va. His dying re-
quest was that he be buried in his
confederate uniform. II will be COM
piled with.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

II. Hollenback, Of Boulder Creek
Cal, was kicked over a 200-foot preci
pice by his mule, but fifty feet down
fell into a large woodrat's nest in o
redwood tree, $50 feet from the
ground. There he stayed until q party
Of rescuers got him down with ropes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
ni.on TuttIc Again Honored.

st. Louis, Feb. 23.-For the tenth
time Rt. Rev. Bishop Dannel S. futile,
Of Missouri, was last night reelected
president of the Missouri society, Sons
Of the Revolution, at the annual meet
Ing OF the society.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Missouri Legislators Aroused.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 25.-The
deadlock over the selection of United
states senator remained unchanged
Friday after the 32nd ballot OF the
Joint session of the legislature. The
vote, Cockrell So; Niedringhaus 81;
Kerens u; Mckinley 5; Pettijohn 2.
The legislature adjourned until Mon
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Remarkable Engineering Feat.

Geneva, Feb. 25.-The boring OF the
Simplon tunnel, the longest in the
world, was completed this morning
1t has been under construction for five
years, straight through the heart Of
the Alps. Work was begun at both
ends and the workmen met with less
than q foot deviation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
Inspector FuIlcr Insane.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Leslie c. Fuller.
special inspector from the depart
ment of justice at Washington. who
was recently detailed to investigate
charges against Federal Judge Ray
mond, at Muskogee. l. T., was taken
from a train here. insane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

The recent census in Bengal re-
veals the fact that there are 1000
bah, girls in that province alone who
have been married. and Of this num-
Der 600. all less than a year old, arc
widows.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

The French have a new word for
carriages drawn by horses. They are
'hippomobiles."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02

German locomotive engineers re-
ceive q gold medal and $500 for every
ten years OF service without accident.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-03-02
ALL SICK WOMEN
SHOULD READ MRS. FOYS LETTER
In All Parts OF tho United States Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Has Effected Similar Cures.

Many wonderful cures of female ills,
are continually coming 10 light which
have been brought about by Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, aud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13
CHINA'S HELPLESSNES SIS.

Humiating the position of Russia result of her
been rendered still by the reply the mkado
to her amusing declaration that she would be bound
Japan and Russia make regarding her if she
denied adance the peace conference This mpoten
Toxic has answered with oriental poteness tempered
with occidental buntnes that Chnas declaration "
affect the plan of action adopted by Japan Thus the popu
ous the world humbd the of other nations
only onetenh of her China notified that her
apans hands and that she will be permitted say
what that fate may be.
There the slightest doubt that Japan will regard
but her the negotiations Chnas attempt gain admtance
to the reference has been treated with simply because
Japan fully realizes the utter impotence of China despite her
Statesmen of China probably that Man
churia will be restored but they knew nothing what
whole Chinese empire be tueage Japan
The condition presented certainly extraordinary and is
conceivable that be maintained wholly outside the
of nations having large commercial business stake such
United States and Great Britain Clearly policy open
door China trade which this government has steadfasty
shall be maintained be impaired by any arrangement Japan
Russia 1t reasonably safe assumption
fore that while neither this Great Britain asking for
the conference both have substantial
that China will suffer by that made that
their commercial and other interests will eopardized
China of herself helpless but friendly disposed
that she neither dsembered made Japanese depend
-ncy through bargain between the and the mado
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13
BOBS" SOUNDS A WARNING.

No heavier blow dealt the impeasts OF England
that administered by the little Fighting Bob the house of lords
Monday night Lord Roberts be dismissed a Little
Engander 1t several since visitors Ireland who took
interest things military noticed that the English soldiers
toned there looking for military
they beev the result OF Engands long devotion
her manufacturing interests Whether this opinion
well founded became evident after the beginning Of the
in South Africa that the troops officers we'll had diff
task in meeting and conqueng the farmers OF Dutch
There many British soldiers for the Beers
epd warriors had the satisfaction OF seeing the British military
system become the Of the civilized world.
Now Lord Roberts his country give
In time Of prepare for war his idea That being
too well prepared for otmes hasens than half
but England in such peculiar position coun-
tries concerned that Enghmen they will give due
heed the warning OF their greatest soldier Il Lord
Roberts has only followed Lord Kitchener but
has stronger hold the affections and confidence English
people than the butcher OF Kharoum.
Old-fashoned politicians will doubt the wisdom Roberts
plain speaking nowadays securing
army and- the civil Engands interests in
many parts OF the world important that requires an eec-
army She needs large and well disciplined Many
hold the that the British navy would make poor showing
fight army did with the Beers but wishes to
for the conflict in the far certainly
duged the opening twentieth century with enough OF blood
theess Britain be constantly guard for she
friends and many foes among the nations Moreover
she has mpacable enemy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

sounded shortly after sunset each day.
Muster and setting up drill rapidly fol.
low and then a general attack Is orentd
all along the line. The attacks have usu-
ally been marked with considerable sue
cess. despite the strong defence main
tained by the troops behind their detencos
OF oil OF lavender end witch hazel Nor
have the attacking force got of un-
scathc1 General Longneedle, who
drinks blood, reports that out OF his
corps OF two jillions on the huzzing line
he has suffered loss Of AT least several
hundred and on retiring az daybresk ne
left the bodies on the field II is an un-
equal war. though, and the defenders
though showing great endurance are anX-
iously awaiting order 10 retreat.
' Never vas the isolation OF the Brigade
in caup from outside attendance more
marked than IL has bcen this week. There
VIII doubtless be a number or NlFitors
along tomorrow. for Governor Day
but so far the record has been broken
In respect 10 smallness OF attendance OF
sisters and cousins and aunts. II IS a
long trip TO camp for hot weather and
the men and boys who line up o. carry
human freight -exer-fer-th three miles OF
dust from the trolley cars AZ Camp Cross
ing complain O: steady lack OF business.
OF course all this freedom, from distract
ing crowds was a part OF the purpose Tor
selecting the camp ground al luonset.
G1vcrnor Titer's representatives in
camn. Colonel Webb and Colonel Bliss,
are covering a good deal OF ground every
dav following tho operations OF the
troops zealorsly and their report VIII un-
doubtedly be Very thorough
Former rrigadier General Kendall,
Major Easterbvook, Lieutenant Colonel
Rose. Captain Barker formerly OF the
Battery: Lieutenant Lewis ~ company
/ ,.V, ,fgns =
! eran militiamcn have been renewing ola
| associations AT camp.
Captain Williams has been reelected
! captain of Company A, First lnIahtfI- -oi
course.
Colonel John s. Chamberlin. inspector
general. T. :. A, is an unofficial visitor
10 The camp ground as guest OF SapIur
! Lame Of the Brigade star
Honorable Charles Alexander is IN camp
! at the guest Fl General Tanner.
| Everybody refers 10 ;neir watches
when the Signal Corps expodes a bomb
making Il o'clock each day.
| Major Alex VI. Johnson Is brigade oni-
| Ger Of the LAY today.
THE BLUES" VICTORIOUS.
nl:SO a. m By Cigrsl Corps Field To.e-
| phoneD
The operations between the Blues ana
| the Browns, which began at o'clock tAis
| morning are just concluded.
rrcy havo proved must interesting dno
| satisfactory, although undoubtedly prac'
| t!cal errors ir detail have bcen made o.
| both sides
The umpires have yet 10 get together
! and figure up the points before decidins
as 10 which side has won.
This. Il is expected. will be given ou
at evening parade today.
Officers who have followed tho manoeu
vres closely, however. seem 20 agr9e VIII
the view Of your correspondent as indt
Gated In previous dispatches that thu
Blues. commended by Colonel McGann
! haze haen ahla- -sncceSSflllN- maintain
the defence and will be found to be win
| rers ~ the battle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

the Growler. and must say YOU certainly
get your Jokes from ancient history. DO
crack a new one or else not any. as
people get tired OF laughing at the same
old story over and over again.
Yours truly. "A READER
To the above the Growler can only say
Thanks. me friend, thanks.
It bears out my statement in little
sauib in this column on July H. when
said that newspaper men are damned
II they do and damned II they don
Spend a cent. get The News OF the
ifth. or come in the Office and I'll give
YOU one. AMI youll md my explanation.
sorter anticipated your letter. YOU see.
ANYHOW. I'm a good bit like Lillian
Russell. who says, Talk good about me
II you can, talk bad about me II You
must. but for the Lord sakes. talk about
me
And | saw. II you really find new
ore" in the column please mark II In blue
rencn and send n n me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13
A Smile or Two

SO YOU are an applicant for a posi-
ton as train;nan. are you?'' asked the
New York subway manager. What
arc youS qualifications
''Oh. I can swim, SIR replied the APP
plicant promptly, -Yonkers Statesman.
Dear madam, wrote Distressed Cor
respondent." TO the beauty editor. dc
YOU know anything that will cure warts?
"That depends" wrote the beauty ed
itor in response. What ails your warts?
Chicago Tribune
How can learn something Of his
paste
Have him elected a director Of the
Equitable. buffalo Enquirer,
lis Mr.. Grapht in?" asked the visitor
"He is out. but guess he's In, replied
the ofice boy.
What do YOU mean7'
Hes left Did he owe you money!
YES"
Well you're left. too.'-Phuadelphiu
Ledger.
II wouldn't marry that old man for his
money"
taste III you thlnk l would marry MIN toi
love Houston Post.
OF that great train.load ~ watermelon,
which left Georgia the other day an old
dsrky said
"inwd, Ef ] wuz only on dat train
en- Il got wrecked IN n wilderness ~
I wuz De only survivor-mv. my Para
disc come down Atlanta Constitution.
You are the nrst sirl ever asked q
marry me. he said
We'll hope III be the last che re
piled -Yonksrs Statesman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13
What Others
Are Saying
%a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

"At last Russia is face 10 face with an
onen organized movement on the part cf
the revolutionists, and this ~ith the dally
instructions over the vast empire, tends
% ernsrm th,. opinions OF those who hold
,hft however bad Russia's plight may be
in the Far East. her greatest dangers are
still 10 hc found at home. Galveston
News.
"saLhs,in has never been OF much valve
N Russia: rrc oably IL will prove nearlV
,s Useless 10 Japan. but the seizure Of the
h,s bleak uninviting island will put the
surrise nag where Il belongs Cleveland
Leader
"prowning IL easy in boats whose buoy
,rc, under water has been 90 difficult 70
secure and four submarines have already
heen sunk. most Of their crews perishlng
ir item. The use OF submarines Is in its
i,.t,nrv and vet the British have lost
three of them during practice manoeu-
vres "-Pittsburx Gazette.
"rhe most notable and encouraging
manifestation OF public conscience at the
resent time and IN the last two yeers Is
The increasing assertion Of the neoole
asoinst all forms OF graft and disloyaltN'
more especially In relation 10 public ar
fai~s "-Kansas City Stsr.
"t'nless money counts for everything.
unless money making Is the only honor
ah,e occupation. then the talk NJ the grea,
sacrifice which Mr. Elihu Root makes 10
accent tho office of secretary ~ state Is
wrong II Is untrue. unpatriotic and harm
frl Tho salary Of the office Is $500 year,
ana that should he sufficient FOR family
10 live on. N it Is not sufficient, II ought
20 be 60 Baltimore sun
'Thc standard OF system, which Law
son attacks. Is very bad system. II
might easily be called the worst IN the
world II would 10. N II were not for the
Tom lawson system. which is consider
aby worse Chicago Record Herald
Mr. Roosevelt and the square deal are
| incompatible. and he suffers hy the juxta
/ position ~ ideals Measured ey the Amer
I lean IDEAL % Justice he is foln5 wanting
/ The eyes % the nation have been signal
/ ~ directed TO the discrepanx;' st Louis
! Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13
The Grow1er.

THEY are tell
ing the story about
a local Irishman.
who was recently
initiated into a GER
tain secret society.
He had been pur-
suaded 10 Join by
his friend Casey
Gas we will call
him). who had at
tended 10 filing
out the applica
tion. ct cetera.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

tended address He declared wealth civilization order in
stead OF anarchy and that blessing and poverty The
general eloquent his denuncato. OF socialism, The prob
ability that the barefooed soldiers OF Valley Forge and the half
starved officers OF Warren forces will be honoed
the hearts of Americans when the well fed and full dummy
directors grafters forgotten Wealth thing il il
honestly accumulated but the greatest danger that
republic if it given higher place than honesty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

There be doubt that selection OF NJ Wte peace
the signing of between Japan and
Russia that will only end the but will better
understanding between the than has been the
a long time NJ Wtite is the ablest Russia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13
THE NEWS'PATTERNS

OF material and worn with light colored
guimpes I'm silk or wash material. Quite
the smartest combination Is OF plaid-wash
silk and a cream colored guinnpe or eye
let embroidery, The latter named Is quite
as popular for young girls as for her
older sisters and has the advantage OF
being easily laundered. For every day
dresses there Is nothing prettier or Will
stand tear and wear better than good
gingham. The dress is made all In one
and may be worn with any style guimpe'
The full fronts and backs attached TO the
pointed shoulder strap give good round
effect that is particularly becoming to
growing girls. For a "Sunday-go-to-
meeting frock-ons could edge the arm
hole shoulder straps and outside edges
OF front and back with val lace using lit
tie resettes OF the lace instead OF but
tons on the straps.
Sizes TO II years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

Newport police admit that the Oerhs robbery
inside job declared the have all cleared
o>ny suspicion OF having taken the jewels Now is the
opportunity for the police commission show has been mis-
Judged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

Kindly do not mention name the request sent with
$500 contribution the New York Trbune fresh air fund for
poor children And nasmuch did it OF these little
OF Mine the book where written enduring
gold, that mentioned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

1t entirely unnecessary for Williams Travers Jerome
for the simple purpose of creating feeling that likely
cling his public and it places for the
Of his life All this he could have achieved by
al home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

that Samuel Gompers we'll satisfied with the
the exclusion of Chinese bors President
Roosevelt less devoted the principal of the living than
is President Gompers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

voting lists Philadelphia Uncertain is the prosperity OF evil
year padding the voting lists and stufng the ballot
lately redeemed city safe and salary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

IT pleasant doubt to be able draw the citys and
states there coming time when the people will insist
knowing just how il is done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

At the first meeting some one made a
motion that the lodge procure four Gus
pidors This motion was seconded. and
the newly Initiated member. remember
ing the kindness Of his friend Casey. ana
thinking IL good opportunity 10 show
his worth and interest in affairs. arose
and said II m not familiar with tn OBJ
jict and purpose OF this motion. out
feel constrained 10 spake an nominate me
friend Casey, as one Of thin cuspidors."
~%p
My friend from the country came IN to
renew his subscription 10 The News the
other day and incidentally told me about
the son OF a neigh6or who is a bright 1T
tie youngster.
He was helping his dad pack down some
meat for tho winter and IN the midst
or the work stopped and said: Say,
Pop why don't YOU ask a blessing over
the barrel 20 as 10 save time when this
meat comes on the tablet"
~Sp
one hears and sees funny things In a
police court The other day so the story
goes. a man was arrested on the charge
OF drunkenness
officer" asked tho Judge. what mado
you tnlnk me prisoner was drunk
We'll your honor" replied the officer
'as he was gcing along the sidewalk ne
ran into street lamp-post He backed
away, replaced HIS hat on his head and
firmly started forward again. but once
more ran into the post. Four times ne
tried 20 get ny the post. hut each time
his uncertain steps took him plump into
tho iron pole. After tho fourth attempt
he backed m. fell 20 the pavement. and
clutching his head IN his hands. muir
INJURED as ono lost % all hope Loot!
Lost I'm an impenetrable forest"
Ten days on the farm, said the court.
90
The Grower received letter this morn
ing on blue tinted paper. minus any
scent. however which was considerats
II rssd as follows.
Providence P July 10th 1905
Dear Teddy-Hsve been constant
reader Of your column IN The News. cslled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

Is Dr. Oslers sudden departure from the due the
information reached him that the ova Benham twins of
Bridgeport Conn propose their eighty eighth birthday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

The interesting though unrportant fact has been recalled
that Russell Sage member OF the thryhd and
took his Dec 1858 However he that OF
extravagance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

At the old home week celebration Groton Mass General
Bancroft make wealth the subject
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-13

of the is that it will take many
pletey books containing Chauncey NJ Depew advice
Young