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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
FATAL ACCIDENT.

Jesse Hubbard, one of the EN-
ployes at the power house of the
Spring River Power Company, at
Lowell, had a very narrow escape
from instant death Saturday even
ing. The young man was at work
in the power house, and came in
contact with one of the big wires,
said to have beed charged with
more than thirty thousand volts.
Several long gashes were burned
in the scalp, and his hands, where
he grabbed hold of the wire, were
burned almost to a crisp. 1t is
said that the body was 80 heavily
charged with electricity, that the
first person to reach the unfortun-
ate fellow, also received q severe
shock when he attempted to lift him
from the floor.
DR.. Savage, of Galena was sum-
moned and dressed the mans in
juries. He says that the other en-
ployes insist that the man received
the full voltage of the big dynamos
which was enough to kill a regi-
ment of men.
This is the first accident of the
kind to occur at the new power
no use, and how the fellow escaped
instant death is a mystery to those
who understand the nature of the
big wires. He is in a serious con-
dition.
+ Another fellow. who was work
ing in the power house at the time
of the accident, says. he distinctly
heard the @his" of the wire as the
body struck II, and turned just in
time to see his fellow workman fall
to the floor. He ran 10 the man and
! took hold of him and received .
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
WHAT THE SMELLING COMMIT
TEE SAW.

The recently organized Health
Board of the city of Baxter Syringe,
composed. OF all the doctors In the
city and two of the councilman,
turned out Tuesday afternoon to
inspect the sanitary condition OF
the city. II 10 q known fact that
the sanitary condition of the city
has been neglected in the past and
Il is certainly to the credit of our
healthful altitude and the skill OF
our physicians that there has not
been a greater prevalence OF en-
demic diseases, and that the death
rate has been no greater.
The board regrets that II did not
have every business man and prop
erty owner in the city on this tour.
Their surprise would have been no
less than ours at the kind of cess.
pool that surrounds us.
Any attempt in this article, at
description. will give an made
quate idea of the existing condi-
tons.
Back yards filed with store
sweepings, papers, broken boxes,
decaying vegetables, cinders, ashes,
dead animals, feathers, barn refuse,
open closets and worse than all,
seven pig styes reeking with filth
ness, containing from one to doz-
en- hogs, between River and Coun-
Gil streets and within one-half
block of Military street. Gould 1t
be worse? Baxter Springs is enthu-
elastic upon increasing her popula'
ton. Can we az conscientious
citizens invite immigration under
such conditions? Can we shut our
eyes to our own safety and that OF
our families and allow these con-
ditions? Notices were issued to
every piece of property butting on
Military street, within the business
district with one exception and the
board is eager to note with what
aiacrity the property owners and
tenants will respond to these no.
tices.
The board is unit upon the
question that the ordinances of the
city will be enforced or declared
void in the courts.
The board will ask the city papers
in their next issues to republish
the ordinances relating to nuts
ances and closets. 1t was remarked
by the board that not single SAM
tary closet, or one built according
to the ordinance, was found.
Our commercial club has been
trying to enthuse a great deal OF
enterprise into our citizens and
much talk has been made about
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
HART.

Black Spanish and Mammoth Jack
8 years old, good bone and body,
49, hands high, fine style and &C
ton, and a sure foal getter. Can't
be beaten in the Southwest. Season
opens March %. Stock can be seen
in town until the 10th, then on farm.
TERMS.-$10 to insure colt to
stand and suck. Money due when
colt drops, but If paid within ten
DAYS from that time, ! will give 10
per cent discount, making it 20 II
paid promptly. If mare is traded
or leaves the country, money 10 due
Immediately.
Care will be taken to prevent &C
cidents, but will not be responsible
should any occur.
It will pay you to see this stock
before breeding.
P. B. WHITE,
BAXTER Springs, Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
Or, ". F, BURGETT, D. Y. S.

United States Army Veterinarian, for q
period of one year, now located ut
Benhams Livery Stable. Columbus. Kas.
Treat all diseases of the domestic ami
mails, including horses, cattle. swine, ca
mines and poultry. by the most improved
and scientific methods known to veteri-
mary science.
Fistula, Poll Evil and Lump Jaw
successfully treated. Removing Tumors.
Warts, Cancers, Castrating, Spaying and
Dentistry speciality. If you have an an
imal that is not thriving. come and consult
me. A consultation with me may mean
many dollars to you. Consultation and
examination free. Calls attended prompt
ly day or night. Phone Al, Columbus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
Faithful Service Appreciated.

The patrons of the Peoria, /. T.,
postoffice to show their apprecia-
ton of the services rendered by
David Treat, who carried their mail
from June I, 1902. to April 20, 1903,
when he was relieved as a star
route carrier, and succeeded by the
rural free delivery.
Last Saturday, the last day OF his
mail service, a dinner was prepared
at the residence of Postmaster VIM.
Mayse to which all the business
men were invited to meet David
Treat and give expression to their
feelings of gratitude for his eff
cient and accommodating service
to our people. The following reso'
lutions were unanimously adopted
by the business men of Peoria, after
a time spent in friendly way,
while partaking of the bountiful
dinner:
WHEREAS, for reasons not origin.
ating with US, II has seemed best
by the Postoffice Department to dis
pense with the star route service
which has been supplying our Of
fee with mail, and in its place use
the rural free delivery from Baxter
Springs, and by so doing, relieving
our respected guest from further
mail service;
Resolved, That we can truly say
that no mistake was made by our
government when 1t contracted
with David Treat to carry the mail
on the route for which his bid was
accepted, and then we regret that
his pay was not equivalent to the
service which he rendered. We
shall ever hope that more profita'
BILE employment will confront him
in the future. We cheerfully com
mend him to any person or corpo'
ration desiring strictly hor est and
faithful service; although his wei
come daily trips to our Office will
discontinue, yet our wish for him
to do well in whatever sphere he
may be called, will always continue
With his first trip he came az
stranger; with his last one he LETT
us az a friend, and with our conf
dence."
Among those present were Mrs
David Treat, Fl. 6. Stivers, Jas. N
Farris. W. /. Cowan and Elmer Nc
Bee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

Mesdames Chas. L. Smith. c. A.
childs. E. c. Gaines, C. W. Daniels,
Emma Gregg, A. r. Kane, r. 81.
Sands, Chas. F. Noble, ]. 5. Chew,
A. 3. Carney and Misc Jessie Coop
er attended party given by Mrs.
". 8. Price and Mrs. h. A. Brecken-
ridge In Joplin yesterday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
THE MINES.

Isiey q Co.. just opposite the Dark
Horse, are about down 10 their ore
body.
Charlie Moll is getting q shaft In.
to ore for the Pittsburg Mining
Company on the Clabber land.
Myers * Co., who are drilling on
the Dsrdeene land just southeast OF
town, are getting into zinc ore.
The Strong Bow mine 10 cleaning
lead on battery of hand jigs, and
10 producing lots of marketable ore.
The Big Squaw shaft, just north
of the Farmer Boy, 10 coming into
the came run of ore the latter
found.
The strip pits on the Norton and
Haskell land are working steadily
and making good outputs of lead
and silicate.
The Sunny Side mill was started
up again this week. II has been
shut down for repairs and to clean
out the pond.
The Farmer Boy shaft is still
sinking in good ore. The dirt taken
out is exceedingly rich in zinc ore
of very high grade.
The Nebraska Mining Company
has started it's shaft on its drill
hole on the Angel land. The shaft
is called the Florence.
John Chester made a fine drill
strike Tuesday for the Sunburst
Mining Company. Almost pure
Jack was struck at SO feet.
The Joanna mine, on the Angel
land, is making lots of lead and
silicate this week. The silicate lie
improving in weight and quality.
Of. Youse has one of his drills at
work on S. ]. Crawford's land, north
of the Quapaw Mission. His other
drill is working on the Wilhoite
land.
McRuer, Kent & Thomas have
their lead and zinc bins full of ore,
and will probably sell this week.
Their dirt is rich and the ore lie
high grade.
A table has been put in at the
Mission mill. The Mission is max.
ing a great deal of ore these days.
Since the overhauling of the mill,
better work has resulted
Boaz & Company are sinking an
other shaft. They have some won
derfully rich ground, as is proved
by the drilling and by their shaft
No. l, which struck ore at 70 feet
Jim Goodwin, who is drilling for
a Kansas City company on the
northeaet ten acres of the Gaines &
Thomas lease of the Coosotte forty
struck lead Tuesday at 60 feet and
continued in it to Is feet, when the
drill went into jack.
The Hobo shaft is down about 81
feet. Sinking is slow because the
ground is very hard. But the ore
below is worth the time and trou-
bic. The drill cuttings, 1t will be
remembered ssayed ALTO per cent
zinc just as they come out of the
ground.
The Old Abe mill will be COM
pleted before long. The frame work
10 nearly all up. This mill will be
the finest in the district when com.
pleted. 1t will be modern in every
particular, and will have capacity
of $50 tons of dirt per shift. ]. 7.
Chapman of Galena is building the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
coMMRNcEnHNr.

The graduating exercises OF the
Baxter high school held ut the ME-.
Church Monday night before fair
iy good sized audience. An inter.
esting program was carried out.
The graduates were Misses Ethel
Croweli, Ida Tuthill, Eta Black
and Mabel Allen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

We know it is hard to get the old
man to dress up and come to din
ner, but after he once eats one OF
those Sunday dinners he will al
WAYS be the first one ready Sunday
morning for the White Rock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

WANTED-To buy span of ponies
weighing about $50 or 900 lbs. each.
Will buy a team or buy them seper-
ate. Apply to T. c. WEAVER,
Baxter Springs. Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

An examination for those desir'
ing to teach in the public shoots OF
this city will held at the school
houee Saturday, May 20, beginning
at 7:3O A. NJ. r. d. JONES, Supt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

Poor old Baxter nine; Miami done
'em up to the tune of IA to 10. Nc
wonder; the Miamis ate dinner al
White Rock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

The only business place found
by the health board, where a notice
to clean up was not needed, was ].
6. Polster's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

The teachers and members of the
graduating class wish to thank all
those who assisted in making the
commencement success.
RID. Jones.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
WORTH SEEING.

The Milk Maids Convention,
given under the auspices of the
Epworth League. Prices zoe. Re-
served seats 25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

Pop on ice, ice on pop, ice cold
pop, pop cold as ice, ice with pop
pop with ice, pop, pop, pop. White
Rock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

FULL BLOOD BUFF ROCK CHICKEN.
Buff Plymouth Rock Eggs-$l.00
per setting of fifteen.
MRS. ]. c. HAsKETT.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

At meeting of the board of edu-
cation, held Tuesday night the fol-
lowing teachers were elected:Misses
Nellie Williams, Gertie Ballard, Sa-
die Mapes, Halle Cstlett and Pearl
Masters. We regret to state that
Miss Daisy Catlett is not an appli-
cant for a position.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

The beautiful little city of Car
thage, Nc, is said to have the low
est mortality of any city in the Unit
ed States. Carthage has day call
ed "clean up day." which is observ-
ed every year under proclamation
by the mayor, on which every man
cleans up his property. This is a
grand good plan and should be OBJ
served in every town of any size
and note.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
MILK
MAIDS
CONVENTION
ODeTa House

shock that sent him backward sew
eral feet.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

LATBR.-Hubbard died Tuesday
night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04


Tuesday of this week Miss Aud
rey Smith gave a picnic party for
her cousin, Miss Anna Stewart at
Reunion Park. A delicious dinner
was spread under the big elms'
Swinging, games and boating were
the chief sources of amusement.
On Tuesday night of this week
Mr.. and Mrs.. Chas. F. Polster enter.
tanned a large number of their
friends at progressive finch. the
occasion beining given in honor OF
Prof. r. D. Jones, Miss Daisy Catlett
and Mise Nell Williams, teachers OF
the public schools. instrumental
and vocal music was rendered by
Mrs. Hattie Smith, Mrs.. Louis Car
din and Miss Daisy Catlett, after
which a little game called 600
bers" was INDUCED in, Miss Halle
Catlett, winning the prize. Seven
tables were then arranged for pro-
Rressive finch. Will Jones captur'
ed the prize at this game. At II
O'Clock delicious refreshments were
served In courses, and q delightful
evening was spent by all. The
hostess certainly proved herself Q
royal entertainer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

You will have spent a delightful
evening if you secure tickets and
attend the Milk Maids Convention
given by Epworth League.
Prices 20 cents
Reserved Seats. ..ZOc
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
j. w. DeMOSS
PAYS THE
Best Prices

at all times for the following
Hens, per pound........... ...oe c
Spring chickens, per pound. 90 C
Brothers, IL to 2 lbs, per lb.....lO
BOOSTERS, old, each.............l5 c
BOOSTERS, young, each .........0 C
Hen turkeys, per lb............lO c
Young gobblers, per pound...1o c
Old gobblers, per pound ......O9 C
Ducks, per lb...................oI
Geese, per lb....................oo
Butter, packing stock, per Id. .l2lac
Eggs, per dozen................lZ12
Green hides, per ID ............Oo c
Prices subject to market change
ALSO BUYS HIDES AND FURs.
South of Cooper's, Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04
VANSELLOUS.

VANSELLOOSe
Dark steel dapple gray, years old
three.f ourths Percheron and one.
fourth Morgan; 16 hands high and
weighs 1920 lbs. This horse is per
lection itself, and is said to be the
hest ever seen in this country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-05-04

Baxter Syringe, Kas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15

COMPANY
WON SUIT

The case OF the Vermont Creamery
Company against Patrick III. Shay was
tried yesterday in the district court at
Fall River, The suit was for the collec-
ton OF disputed bill amounting 10 29.2O
w. G. Gray was attorney for the local
concern and II. A. Thurston appeared for
the defendant. The bill was contracted
IN June 1902, and although IL had never
Neen paid, the parties continued business
relations up TO the present time. All
subsequent accounts. II was shown, have
been promptly paid.
Michael Il. OMerra, general manager,
and William J. Higgins. solicitor and col
lector for the Vermont company in the
Fall River district were present and testi-
fed. Both witnesses were questioned by
Mr.. Thurston with a view 10 bringing out
evidence I'm relation to transactions which
had resulted I'm the discharge OF a Mass
achusetts dairy inspector. Mr.. Higgins
acknowledged furnishing a Fall River
law firm with letters which had been in
strumental in bringing about the dis
charge.
The lawyer also questioned the witness
relative to the tipping off, OF Fall River
customers OF the Vermont company when
the inspector was about TO make "A visit.
Mr. Higgins In answer 20 one OF Mr..
Thurston's questions, said he supposed
that certain letters in which SO was men
toned were receipts for money paid by
the company to 'TTank Smith" whose
name was signed TO them
Shay told OF a bill Of goods Higgins
had sold him, but which the company had
not shipped because 1t got bigger price
elsewhere. The witness was not cross
examined.
The court gave judgment for the plain
tiff for SO 30 with interest from June IL,
1900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15
VISITING MINISTER DIED
Rev. Rufus K. Harlow Died Suddenly al
Bsrrlnston Parsonage

Rev. Rufus X. Harlow OF Medway.
Mass, died yesterday at the residence OF
Rev. NJ. L. Williston in harrington.
Mr.. Harlow went TO harrington one
week ago last Sunday to preach for Rev.
NJ. l.. Williston Of the harrington Con-
gregational church. Mr.. Harlow was
taken Ill at Mr. Willlston's residence on
the evening OF the day he preached
Acute indigestion and heart disease were
the cause.
Mr.. Harlow gave up his active Guties
as pastor in 1897 For the past few
years he had travelled extensively for his
health. and was feeling comfortable until
the disease from which he had suffered
previously began TO trouble him again a
few days ago.
Rufus kendrick Harlow seventh son
OF Maj Branch Harlow, for many years
high sheriff OF Plymouth county, was
born in Middleboro, March Is. 1894. His
fathers ancestors were English, and his
mothers Scotch.
He graduated from Amherst college I'm
the class of 1865, and then went To Bangor
Seminary for his theological training
After service OF a little year
in Portland he was advised by his physi-
clan TO give up all mental work for a
year.
year later. the pastorate OF the Con-
gregational church In Belfast. Me. be-
Ing vacant by the resignation OF Rev
Woorster Parker, Mr.. Harlow was recon-
mended as temporary supply. He went
for a month and remained 1s. The
church then gave him a call. which he
did not think wise 20 accept owing 10
the rigorous climate OF the Maine coast
In the fall OF 1871 he received call To
the Village church. Midway. whose pas
tor. the Rev. David Sanford. after n
service Of 30 years, had resigned This
call Mr. Harlow accepted. and was in
stalled as pastor Feb. 13. 1872, where he
remained until 1897, when he was sue
ceeded by the Rev. Robert w. Draw
bridge, the present pastor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15

The alarm from Box si2 az $3.50 o'clock
last nlsht was FOR a frc IN Shaw a
Wfrschlngs FISH market. l25 South Water
street Tho blaze started In n room I'm
which empty boxes and kegs were stored
damage slight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15
The TEGNER CLUB
Hsli Dance Last Night al Haas Dancing
iCa'sny

The Tegher club held a dance last night
a. Haas dancing academy on Weybosset
street. The AFFAIR was called an
Oscar's' ball The hall was very taste
fully decorated with the Swedish national
oolors. new Swedish fag occupied a
prominent place az the head Of the hall
Al he south end OF the hall was a
portrait ~ King Oscar.
Music for dancing was furnished by the
-Four Friends orchestra. Refreshments
were served IN Royal Arcanum hall. The
committee consisted OF Mrs. g. J. Lung
strOm. chairman. Miss Gertrude Lundln.
secretary, and Mrs Carl Iandin. NJ Lind
hlad, Nels Rarnbcrg A Bergmann. who
also was on the committee. acted as
floor director,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15
EAST PROVIDENCE
Object to Insane Persons and
Prisoners on Trolley Cars.
Weekly Whist Of the MaSsasoit
Club Well Attended,. Notes.

The insane man who created = sensa-
tlon on an electric car yesterday forenoon
was placed in a stout harness and later In
the day was taken TO the state hospital
by Patrolman Taggart. The man made
no effort 10 get away on this trip. The
patrons OF the railroad do not take very
kindly 10 the idea OF having insane per-
sons as fellow passengers and there are
those who are ready TO start "A movement
20 the effect that all prisoners from the
Seventh district court he taken TO the in
stitutiOn TO which they are 10 be COM
mittec IN a carriage instead of on the
cars quite. a number OF the persons are
well known town and state officials.
MASsAsoIT WHIST.
The weekly whist at the Massasoit
club was well attended last evening and
Mr.. Edwin L. Allen won the prize. a gold
mounted fountain pen with a score OF 80
IL has been decided TO have but one prize
each evening and that TO be OF more value
than has been the custom. and instead OF
three prizes TO serve a luncheon. The
handsome picture donated by Mr.. Richard
NJ. Bushnell was placed I'm position. The
standing at the close OF the Grange last
evening was as follows: John Il. Carpen-
ter 20 lilo, Edwin +. Allen 45 and LaFay-
ette Roderick 43.
WAS JUST IN TIME.
Just before retiring last night Mr.
Charles f. Pierce, superintendent OF the
East Providence works detected a smell
OF smoke. and upon Investigation found
that the woodwork OF the cellar was
sblaze. Mr. Pierce was not anl too soon
for had the family retired for the
night the building would have been de-
rtroyed Upon going into the cellar Mr..
Pierce made his way TO a hosepipe, which
ne uses for wetting ashes etc. and with
this succeeded in putting out the fire. be-
fore any great damage had been done.
MINOR MENTION.
Mr.. Henry y Rich. who Is a resident OF
this place. but who for some time has
been located at Belfast Me. has returned
home for the holidays. This evening he
will be rendered reception by the Ivy
Social club, OF which he ~ a member.
George a. Richard. another member of
the club who Is located at Phenix, Ariz..
Is, according TO a letter received by "A
friend, on hts way home for a short stay.
Mr. Olney Thornton. who is the chief
engineer for Mr.. Ira Angels mill at
Coventry Centre, is spending a few days
with friends here
At the session OF Fraternity Encamp-
ment of odd Fellows last evening per-
mission was given one applicant to re-
ceive the degrees OF that branch OF the
order.
Mr. Chaffee. who has been sick for some
time, is reported as improving and the
are now that he will recover
Watchemoket Tribe OF Red Men will
meet this evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15
TOOK NO ACTION
Board Of Soldiers Relief Did Nothing About
Supt. Halls RESIGNATION

The usual routine business was trans
acted at the regular meeting of the State
board OF Soldiers relief. held yesterday
at the state house.
No action was taken on the regisna-
tion OF Superintendent Hall OF the Soldiers
Home at Bristol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15

business disposed OF but all pertained TO
the work OF the union and consisted OF
reports from delegates and committees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-15
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