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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
Frl.co rrain struck BUGGY.

Joplin, Mo-, Jan. 10.-C. L. Hotch-
kiss, miner. living in Chitwood, was
killed and Frank Mitchell, his COM
panion, dangerously injured by being
struck by Frisco passenger train at
Shelter hill crossing. The men were
driving home when the train struck
their buggy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
Increase I'm Cattle Exported.

Washington, Jan. 10.-The president
has transmitted to congress the an
nual report Of the bureau Of animal
industry Of the agricultural depart
ment. The report shows an increase Of
1877 per cent. in the number of Ameri-
ian cattle exported and an increase OF
l16.5 per cent. in sheep exported in
1904 as compared with 1905.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
Biz Fire I'm Kan.a. city, Kan.

4 Kansas City, Kan, Jan. s.-The l.
000.000-bushel grain elevator Of the
Chicago Great Western railroad in this
city, together with $S26,750 worth OF
grain, was destroyed by fire.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
Commutes Goddnrd,. sentence.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 10.-Before
his retirement from office Gov. Dock
cry COMMITTED the 20-year sentence Of
Dr.. ]. d. Goddard, Of Kansas City, to
ten years. Goddard killed Fred Jack
son, Kansas City laundryman, dur
Ing q quarrel over Jackson's wife.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
KiIIed by BIte of Pet Fox.

st. Louis, Jan. 9.-John Herman
Illig, a prosperous farmer Of Portland,
Galloway county, Mo-, died at the Mis-
souri, Baptist sanitarium from rabies.
caused by being bitten by a pet fox
that was given to him by his sister,
Mrs. ]. R. Smith, of Fulton, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
QunyIe to Go TO chicago.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 10.-Rev. DR..
william A. Quayle will leave Grand
Avenue M, e. church in April. He has
announced that he would shortly resign
ais pastorate here to become rector Of
St James M. z. church Of Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
VIII Probably Eliminate Two.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The only real
fight on the statehood bill is against
the uniting of Arizona and New Mex
leo and there is talk Of eliminating
those. territories entirely from the
statehood proposition. 1t is believed
IL this were done the bill for the con-
solidation of Oklahoma and Indian
territory would pass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
i. a suicide at rhree-score.

Concordia, Kan. Jan. 10.-John
Burkman, a prosperous farmer resid-
ing IL miles north of Concordia in Re-
public county, committed suicide by
hanging himself to a rafter in the
barn, while his family was at church.
He was about go years old and had re-
Gently shown signs of mental trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Henry S. Provost died recently in
Lima, Peru. His father was one Of the
irst Americans to establish business in
Peru, having gone there more than 70
years ago. Mr.. Provost continued his
fathers business and had extensive
plantation interests in the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

A single policeman in New York city
has in two years time turned over to
the city 1928 pistols taken from men
who were illegally carrying them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Tom Watson, late populist candidate
for president, had narrow escape as
4 guest in a friends house that took
Gre. Tom Watson is getting used to
narrow escapes-only some of them are
not so narrow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
stocl, nreederr Conrene.

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 10.-The annual
meeting Of the Improved Stock Breed
ers' association opened in the supreme
court room. There are about $50 MEM
b6rs present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12
GIFT. for Gov. ana Mrs. Bailey.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 10.-one OF the
pleasing incidents that marked the
close OF Gov. Bailey's administration
was the gift to him of watch by the
members of his military stan. They
also gave Mrs. Bailey bunch Of Amer
lean beauties
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Gov. Douglas, of Massachusetts,, has
on his staff five generals, eight col
onels and lieutenant colonies and five
majors, not to mention the captains
and lieutenants.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

After a good deal Of hesitation and
some refusals, a poverty-stricken
italian count has agreed to marry one
of those Pittsburg heiresses for $4,000
down and $4,000 a year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Miss Ames, of North Easton, Mass,
has the finest collection of orchids on
the continent. 1t is worth around
100000
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Rudolf Genee, so years old, an emf
nent German playwright and historian,
has been granted pension of $500 a
year by the kaiser.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Taking a lesson from Port Arthur,
Great Britain may be expected to make
q few improvements at Gibraltar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Alexieff, before the war started, in
formed the car that Port Arthur could
never be taken.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-12

Now watch the Japanese proceed
grimly to fortify Port Arthur for
keeps.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
THE EMANCIpATED WOMAN.

The new woman seems to have "evo-
luted" TO the point where it is matter
OF doubt as to which is now really
the "weaker sex" At least, there are
some woman who evidently consider
themselves physically superior to those
who were once regarded as lords of
creation In all times Of danger the
safety of women and children has
been supposed TO be the first consid-
Grafton. 1t is different now, at least
in some quarters. Save the men
firstw was the cry of Nine. Cast, own
er and skipper of the motor boat Ca
mile, when the rescuers from French
warship got on board her poor little
craft to snatch her and the rest Of the
crew from the violence OF the sea.
Save the men first!" 1t sums up in
a sentence the attitude of emancipated
women.-Indlanapolls News.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
st. Louisiana both trained TO western

St Louisiana both trained to western
enterprise from early life"
A little later the party came 20 the
place where the Mexicans had been at
tackled. There were found the two
men OF the party, both killed by ar
rows, but of women there was no
trace, they having evidently been car
ried away Journeylng onward, max
ing short marches and some that were
very long, they kept on along the Span
ish trail. May 4-the longest journey
OF all, between fifty and sixty miles
without any water-the skeletons of
horses were constantly seen along the
tail. Hourly expecting to find water
we continued TO press on, until toward
midnight. when, after hard and I'M
interrupted march OF sixteen hours our
wild mules began running ahead, and
In n mile or two we came to bold
running stream-so keen is the sense
OF that animal, In these desert regions.
in seeming at distance this necessary
OF llfe."
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
'E' lsS: q
EAREqPESla@H
-SG9zk

Cream Crullers-Two scant cupfuls
OF graduated sugar, two cups Of
cream, two teaspoonfuls OF baking pow
der in sufficient -four to roll out soft.
Cut into shapes and fry in not lard.
Potatoes an Gratin-One cupful OF
diced boiled potatoes, one-half cupful
OF cracker crumbs, two tablespoonfuls
OF melted butter and two-thrds OF n
cupful OF cheese. Put layers OF each
potatoes and cheese In buttered bak-
ing dish, cover with crumbs, pour over
a cupful of milk or white sauce and
bake twenty minutes in moderate
oven.
Turkish Rice-Wash very thoroughly
a cupful OF rice. Dissolve four table
spOonfuls of butter In a saucepan and
add TO II one cupful Of strained tomato,
one pint of water. a teaspoonful Of salt,
a saltspoonful OF pepper and tea
spoonful of onion juice Turn the rice
into the saucepan with this mixture.
and when Il begins 10 boil set where
It Will cook very slowly for an hour.
Do not stir the rice, and when done
serve at once.
Pineapple Mullins Slft two ana che
half cupfuls Of flour and mix with It
three teaspoonfuls OF baking powder,
a saltspoonful OF salt and four dessert
spoonfuls OF sugar. Beat two eggs In
a bowl and into It pour two thirds d a
coffee cupful OF milk; add this 10 he
other mixture and beat In three table.
spoonfuls OF melted butter. Lastly ltir
In one cupful OF grated pineapple. tnl
the muffin rings two.thirds full dnd
bake about twenty-five minutes.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
WOMEN AS STATION AGENTS.

A Western railway is making some
radical changes in the personnel Of its
employees, and 1t is now predicted that
all the smaller stations on its line
eventually will be in charge of women
for it is the introduction of women
station agents which constitutes the
novelty. The innovation was first In
troduced a year ago, the experiment
starting with one woman, who turned
out most valuable assistant. Not
only were her monthly accounts models
Of neatness and accuracy. but she had
been in the office but a short time be-
fore she began TO offer valuable sug-
gestions as to how to make the road
popular with the people along the line.
The full measure OF her capablllty was
not discovered, however. until the Of
ficials made tour of inspection, when
the woman's station was found to be
the best kept one on the road. Inquiry
revealed that since she had taken the
station II had ceased to be lounging
place. there was no rowdyism, and the
floors and benches were now clean.
This exceptionally good record encour-
aged the road to experiment further,
and 1t is interesting that the other
women appointed have also given
good account of themselves. The
woman station agent is found to dis
play more tact in handling people than
men agents, and there have been fewer
complaints in consequence.-Vogue.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
TEA TABLE FURNISHINGS.

A new idea in household furnishings
Is a tea table on which is spread a
cloth having a white background with
n graceful design in blue. AS a setting
for blue and white china or for use in
a room done in Dresden colors this is
very effective and a pleasing variation
from the regulation tea table, with its
fancy cover embroidered in white,
or with plain white squares Of
damask. They are made of light
weight material, something like Jap
anese crepe, are inexpensive and-har-
monize very well with the light. any
summer draperies. With tea set of
old blue china one OF these covers Is n
pleasing accompaniment, but even
without family heirlooms II makes an
agreeable substitute for the everlasting
white used during the most OF the year
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
THE CARE OF LINENS.

Every housewife delights in having
nice linens for her table, and those OF
heavy damask are cheaper I'm the end,
ms they wear longer and look infinitely
better than the light weight linens
The thinner cloths can he starched ever
so little, thereby giving the appearance
OF heavier weight. This must be done
carefully. for stifiiy starched table
cloth is unsightly, to say the least.
In buying table linen It Is well TO re-
member that check pattern in plain
or elaborate blocks with warp and
wool running straight across both
ways is a better bargain than a floral
or curved pattern that costs the same;
for the check pattern is more easily
manufactured, and, In consequence, a
better quality OF linen is put into cloth
OF this design than into fancy patterns
at the same price.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
THE NEW sCARFs.

The fiat scarfs often shade through
i'm any of the seasons colorings. Mar.
abou scarfs of similar SIZE and shape
are also offered in many colorings, and
these are little cravats, similar In
shape to those made I'm fur last winter,
but fashioned now of ostrich, marabou,
chiffon, tulle or lace.
These cravats meant to encircle the
throats and cross in front or on the
shoulder. are made in varying lengths,
as were the fur cravats but one Of
the most attractive models is compare,
lively short. One rounded Is caught
up across the other with a little clus.
ter of artificial flowers, matching in
color the hat or frock with which the
cravat is warn.
Made of closely set little frills OF
tulle, chiffon or Valenciennes lace, thi(
model is n charming accompaniment "a
the light frock, and will often supple.
ment the transparent collar and chem.
lsette or guimpe very acceptably.
There are. too similar scarfs of soft
lace laid over sheer SILK with a veil
ing of chiffon, and bordered by mar
row line Of ostrich or marabou or by
a ruching Of little frills of lace or silk.
Long straight scarfs are made, like
the little cravats, of little overlapp K
frills of sheer stuff or lace, and one
beautiful imported scarf of this shape
had triple frills Of chiffon for border,
while the centre of the scarf was COW
cred throughout its length by huge
white silk and velvet peoples with
touches of yellow and green at their
hearts. The peoples were applied
fatty to a chiffon and silk foundation
and their great loose crinkled silk
outer petals overlapped each other
Newark Advertiser.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
AMERICAN WOMEN IN PARIS.

The women folk from across the
Straits or across the wide Atlantic are
instantly to be detected from their
Gallic sisters. Take the Rue de Ia
Paix; it is the stalking ground at this
minute Of every lady traveller in the
town. 1t presents not only study In,
nations, but study In female hero
worship. Say, ma, do you see those
sweet hats across the road?" ejacu-
lates a feminine voice that we 'sus-
picion" belongs to Chicago. "What
lovely tulle ruffr says another, en-
bracing the shop front in the excess
of her enthusiasm.
l have discovered an American baby
Of long residence in Paris, and II
versed in the art of dress. To her
put delicate question, which l would
never dare to resolve on my own &c.
count. (Which are the better dressed,
when they come TO Paris, English or
AmericansY | asked. Like a fash
the answer came, The Americans"
requested an explanation. II suppose
the answer is" she said. that my
countrywomen are more adaptable than
yours. They ire quick and eager for
new ideas. l have only noticed that
adaptability in one class In Englandi
the aristocracy. The smart woman In
London is very smart. But what
would you term your upper middle
classes-the daughters of bankers I'd
professional men, even of members Of
Parliament-the less well turned out
than ours. think the chief fault lies
the desire of the Englishwoman TO
dress picturesquely. The result is that
she often attains an effect which re-
minds us of liberty art curtalns-every
pretty, but not suitable for clothes.
again, in hats, l think the Ameri-
cans have It They may speak infe-
rior English, but they wear Letter hats
than the average Engllshwoman."
There was no shadow of hesitation
in the decision. VIII the verdict he
unanimously received?-Parls Letter 70
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
FOUR POST BEDsTEADs COMING

The old-fashioned four-post bed ap.
pears to be coming back into favor
and amateurs are turning their atten-
ton to its decoration. Painting, cary.
ing, fancy basket work and embroidery
are all employed. II the bedspread
does not fall low at the sides length
Of linen with deep fall of lace Is tied
on at the corners. This has a very
good effect on any bed and is easily
and inexpensively done. Crochet is
much in vogue now for the trimming
OF tea. toilet and sideboard cloths as
well as for nightdress cases, pincush.
Ions and the ends Of bolsters.-U tIca
Observer.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
ATTACKED BY AN OCTOPUS.

My first experience OF the octopus,
writes Frank n. Bullen IN Creatures
OF the Sea-" was I'm n little bay in
Stewart Island New Zealand. A small
river flowed into this bay, notable for
Its fine founders, and the crew OF the
ship in which I was then sailor soon
discovered that the easiest way Of
catching them was to wade about on
the fine sandy bed with bare feet, the
water being only up to mld-thigh, and
when they felt the Hat body wrlggling
under their soles, to tread firmly and
stoop, cropping in the sand until they
had the founder safe between finger
and thumb. They they would raise
him and put him in the bag strapped
across their shoulders.
BY and by we discovered that the
nearer the sea the finer the founders,
and so one sunny afternoon was wad-
ing In the bay near the mouth OF the
rlvulet and picking up some fine speci-
mems. Suddenly l trod upon some
thing like blob Of Jelly. Fearing
sting | made to step of. only to feel
both my legs grlpped in several places
by something that chung as II 1t would
eat into the flesh.
stopped, and felt long whipllke
tentacle twisted round my right leg.
tore It Off. and felt a nausea which
made me quite glddy.
But no sooner had l removed one
snaky thing than another held me, and
another and another. The water was
shallow, but l began to feel as II l
must be dragged down, drowned and
devoured by this horrible thing.
Fortunately i retained some pres
ence OF mind, and drawing my sheath
knife / reached down cautiously TO
where felt the main body OF the
thing, and avoiding my bare feet, l
stabbed steadily into the central part
of the beast. l was successful, for
presently felt the clutch of the tenta-
Giles round my legs relax. saw the
water stained with sepia, and l
smeled the odor of stale musk, which
all cuttlefish emit when disturbed.
l felt quite certain that had l been
laid hold of In water out OF my depth
by one OF these creatures only mira
Gle could have saved me from drown
Ing.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
~DreLfY-
--mh1gs-

Green gloves are trlfie garish.
There are elbow gloves in lemon yell
low silk.
The robe gown is a tremendous con-
venience.
Everybody is wearing linen. white
or colored.
Patch pockets ON the outer blouse
are handy.
What smart little air the black
velvet collar gives to a white linen
jacket.
A different chain OF beads TO match
every frock is the rule of the pnrtic-
ular ones.
Those pretty petticoats of pale col
ored lawn have their uses with gowns
that match.
Net gowns are in high favor. One
buys the white net and has Il dyed
the desired color.
Stripes are coming into favor again.
and after the long reign Of checks they
are rather a relief.
The all flower hat is not much in
evidence this season, delicate strawS
and laces taking precedence
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
SUFFICIENT CAUSE.

"Subbubs' house was all lighted up
nlght." said the first suburbanite.
Yes" replied the other, they were
celebrating Il silver jubilee"
Nonsense they haven't been married
twenty-five years"
mo, but they have had one cook for
twenty-five days. Philadelphia Press,
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
TO KEEP RITTER

Fill bowl with cold water. Put
the butter on a plate and put on top OF
the bowl; then take a piece of butter
muslin and put over the butter and
let both ends drop into the water. You
can easily get the butter for use. and
you will find It is quite solid and COOL
Washington Star.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
POINTERs nor MIC Cnnir

When baking potatoes prick them
deeply with fork before putting them
in the oven. They viii cook better and
quicker for the pricking.
When MASKING potatoes use hot milk,
and IL you have been in the habit OF
using cold you VIII be surprised at the
difference I'm their llghtness.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
FELTS HATS BIG.

The small hat has had It's day. With
the autumn big, picturesque styles re-
sumo their interrupted dominion. 1t is
not often that winter fashion can be
foretold with certainty so early in the
season. In the, swelterlng days OF July,
when cloak models stagger under furs
and wholesale buyers persplre as they
finger velvets and heavy cloths, there Is
always gamblers risk about invest
ments. To buy the thing capriclous
woman will not like when she gets
back TO town means ruinous advertis-
ing to convince her of her mistake, with
inevitable loss at the far end of the
bargain.
The small hat has been a blunder
A wave of laughter has swept over the
country at sight OF gentle. dIgnifed
women transformed by polo turbans
into the likeness Of impertlnent minxes.
Not in ten years has there obtained n
fashion so generally unbecoming.
Given good halrdresser to adjust
the coiffure TO the hat, certain saucy
smartness has been attainable. with.
out the hairdresser's aid. the average
woman would not have looked worse.
unless
Fortunately the fiat bread and but
ter plate that Frenchwomen have
slapped perpendicular against their
foreheads and have called hats have
not prevailed so largely in New York
City as have the polo turbans. Wher-
ever they have been seen they have
taken first prize for folishness.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
CHILL THE DISH.

A cut glass dish used for Ice cream
should be chilled before using, not sud
denly, but with care. Plunge the dish
into cold water and otter minute or
two take II out and put on it few
Jumps OF ice. This will preserve the
dish rom danger of cracking.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
40 RnoM FOR nonRT

White-"Why do you think Smith
looks upon marriage as a failure"
Gray-"I heard him say not long ago
that he would never go to the peniten-
tiary for my."-Detrolt Tribune.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
NO TIME TO EXPLAIN

"You have quit complaining about
the price OF meat"
Had TO quit" answered the indus
trious citizen. II am kept 80 busy
hustling for the price that no longer
have time TO complain. "-Chicago
Journal.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
AN EVIL RLUNDER.

81 made a serious mistake to-day"
said the doctor.
what was itY' queried the drug
gist.
II charged a stranger 81 for a con.
sultatlon," answered the NJ. d., "and
after paying II he said he fully az
pected to pay Si0."-Columbus Dis
patch.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
A GENTLE REMINDER.

Mrs. Blue-"My husband is so tired
hearing about coal bills that don't
dare mention ii to him again and we're
all out. What shall doY'
Mrs, True-"Let him freeze for
while and he'll think OF 1t himself"
Detroit Free Press.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
AT IL j. NJ.

Mr.. Borem - Everything sticks so
this humid weather"
Miss Patience-"Is that the reason
you can't pull yourself away, Mr..
Borem T-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
COUNTING THE COST.

Bacon-"Do you believe that time Is
money!
Egbert-"Certainly 1 do"
"Well, II you had dollar watch, and
had TO wind II mp for week, how
much would dollar watch costT--
Yonkers Statesman.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
CLEAR AS MUD.

Mrs. Chugwater-"Jo Josiah. what is
the meaning of the word 'equinoxT
Mr.. Chugwater-"It comes from
'equus,' horse, and 'noxious,' bad. Bad
for horse VIII you never learn to use
your own mind ?"-Chicago Tribune.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
HIS WAY OUT.

Fond Mother-"Weil, Mr.. Criticus,
what do you think of Mary's voice."
Mr.. Notwithstanding volume,
madam! Its volume is simply wonder
ful."-Somerville journal.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-09-13
A RABID VIEW.

snow. professor" said Miss Kay,
you know something OF human ma
ture; at what age does the average
man OF intelligence marryg"
"Dotageg promptly replied the
grabbed old fellow.-Philadelph Press.