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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Mexican Miners to Meet.

Mexico City, November 26.-A conven- tion of miners of the republic of Mexico has been called for the first of next month One of the principal features of this con- vention will be the establishment of a chamber of mines that will begin its oper- ations in the early part of 1907. This chamber shall take all the necessary steps leading to the promotion of the mining industry in the republic of Mexico, notifications of laws, and keep it's mem- bers throughout the country posted on all laws and regulations affecting this in- dustry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
CHURCH WAS PACKED.
Over 1000 People Turned Away From
 First Baptist.

The two thousand seats in the First Baptistfchurch were all Silled last night and all available space vas occupied by people standing. while probably thou sand were turned away Dr. Wharton preached on the text, "If the Lord be God Serve Him. if the Devil serve Him" During the service the fuse of the elec- tric lights burnt out leaving the congre- gation in the dark for twenty minutes, which time was occupied by singing and scripture quotations. During the series of meetings eighty were received into the First Baptist church and many others gave their names to pastors of other churches in the city as desiring to join their congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Recital of Central Female College.

Tuscaloosa, November 6-(Special)-A pleasing recital was given at the Central Female college Friday evening by the members of the faculty. It was Miss Fields first appearance here. and her violin renditions were most pleasing to the entire audience. She Is young woman of marked ability and the Central is indeed fortunate In having secured her as in- structor of the stringed instrument de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
MEETING TONIGHT.
Police Commission VIII Take Up
 Bennett Charges.

The police commission Is scheduled to meet tonight for the purpose of investi- gating the killing of l.. E. Owens by Pa trolman Bennett. The officer has made two or three applications for & hearing, the matter was postponed
 At the last called meeting there was no quorum and Chairman Parker ordered the patrolman reinstated pending the in- vestigation by the commission. Bennett was suspended by Chief Wier immedi- ately after the killing of Owens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
CITY ITEMS

DIAMOND BROOCH LOST.-Capt C. s. Price of Avondale reported to the police yesterday the loss of diamond brooch, valued at $400. The jewel was lost on Twentieth street near Fourth avenue.
 SEVERAL ARRESTS MADE.-Police- men Cole and Donelson arrested several negroes charged with gaming last night and Policemen Baker and Larue placed John Moore Robert Powers, Clarence Moore and Robert Dinan. negroes, In jail charged with burglary and grand larceny.
 ROBBERIES REPORTED.-Repor of burglarles and robberles reached the po- lice yesterday. W. H. Barnard of Pratt City informed the local officers that he had been robbed of two revolvers and two grey overcoats. Mrs Fife Nolters of 5O9 North Nineteenth street reported the loss of clothing and shoes.
 OLD MAN MISSING. R. H. Barnes of 262S Seventh avenue has informed the po- lice that his uncle. John Barnes aged 76 years. cannot be found. The missing man has been visiting his nephew for some time ana spent a day Wltn u Krlenu Hhpieu Franklin in Pratt City. He boarded a car in Pratt City yesterday morning to come to Birmingham and has not been seen or heard of since.
 ARRANGING BALL-The Coneordia Beneficial society has arranged to give a ball on the night of December 12, and it is expected that large crowd will enjoy the affair. The Juniors of the society will present an amateur comedy on the same night entitled April" and the partlci- pants are now rehearsing the play. The society will give its annual Christmas cel- ebration on Christmas night at It's hall, and a committee Is now at work on the programme. 1t has been decided to have Christmas tree with the usual ceremo- nies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Johnston's Friends Mysterious.

Huntsville, November 26-(Special) )--If ex-Governor Johnston intends to make the race for governor as has been reported the fact has been well concealed by his friends in Huntsville. Governor Johnston held several conferences with his friends during his recent visit to Huntsville, and While they are not at liberty to speak for him. their actions are such as would lead to the belief that they do not ex- pect him to come into the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
EM8EZZLEMENT CHARGED.
Q. B. BIackman Arrested In Atlanta
 on Charge Here.

D. R, Blackman. charged win embez- element. was arrested in Atlanta yes- terday at the request of Birmingham of ficers. He is accused of appropriating to his own use diamond ring. valued at S65, the property of Mrs. Sarah Herman. The warrant against Blackman was sworn out by M. B. Herman
 Blackman left Birmingham yesterday morning. Detective Sam Hamilton will leave for Atlanta to bring him back at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27

and Mir. Thurman, the flute virtuoso, ac- quilted himself with high credit. The or- chestra not only played well its pro- gramme numbers but accompanied the so- prano in all her pieces.
 Numbers assigned to Miss Scholar and Mir. Gillespie were omitted on account of the illness of the singers. MT Rhodes. In behalf of the committee. thanked those present for their attendance and expressed his own appreciation.
 The affair was a great success from everp point of view, and the members of the arrangement committee, l.. Pizitz chairman. J. Minisman and D. B. Gold stein, are receiving much praise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
GALE IS TERRIFIC.
Big Liners Are Unable to Get Up to
 the Piers.

Dover. England, November 26-The gale in the channel is the worst that has been experienced in the past three years. The Admiralty pier is partially submerged
 and the London boat train has been un- able to reach her pier owing to f high seas, which are ngle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27

across the rails.
 The cross cham The Hamburg-Ar and the Red Sta cruising out in the subsidies.
 King George of G leave England in { poned his departur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
 Itching, Blind. Bleeding, Protr,,dina Piles. Druggists are authorized {, res fund money if Paxo Ointment fa.h to cure In to ll dayh tec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Musical Programme.


 The musical part of the entertainment was of a high order. and was greatly en- joyed. Mile. Sasa Masalskaja of St. Pet ersburg, a dramatic soprano, made an instantaneous hit. She was on the pro gramme for two numbers-' Boccaclo" and ''Lelita,'' and she responded to en- cores. She sang in French. in German. in Spanish and Russian. Mile Masalskaja is an artist of exceptional talent. Besides a sympathetic voice. she has perfect intona- ton, and musicianly vocalization. Her phrasng is fine and everything she sings Is full of spirit. Few singers that have appeared on the concert stage have re- ceived such a spontaneous ovation as was accorded this artist yesterday.
 MT. Hehin sang Q Dry Those Tears with singulary good effect Indeed he was never in better form.
 MT. Memoli played beautiful cornet solo. Evening Star" from Tsnnhauser,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
A FIRST CLASS RECORD.

A membar of the Board of Educa.
ton hands ia the following, and we
desire TO cay here and now that we
are proud of the way the 'school
board is attediug TO business. We
doubt II the district has ever had q
school board which attended closer
to business. and inasmucb IA the
matters OF the district need close
attention just now, we mny con-
gratulate ourselves that we have n
board ,ha, knows how:
'While you are roas,ing the coun'
ell for being derelict look over the
minutes " the school board and
observe:
"That the school board always
meets, as the law requires;
"Thatwe always have quorum;
"Ibat il is very rare for any men,
beE, to be absent from II meeting;
THAT we hold special meetings
very often, ns business demands II;
"That although we are not from
we are mp to suiIli
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
RAxrER STATE BANK.

Just at present the inhabitants oi
that hustling little inland town oi
Nelrose are wroth, and they have
good cause TO be. Their postofiice
mas been abolished, aud they are
now served with mail out of Che
topa and Faulkner. When the Neo.
sho river gets out Of. banks again
and Il does this every spring, the
Inhabitants of Melrose will be shut
ontsoF comn,unicatiqn with the out
side world. What the people ther.
want, now, is a rural route service
from Baxter Springs, or else TO have
their postoflice re.established,
With a rural route out OF this city
to Melrose, the mail service would
be regular, and the people there
would be Satisfied. And they should
have 1t. The people of MeIrose,ar,
as good as auy, and should be en-
10 the respectful consideration Of
the postoffice department. We have
an idea the Melrose people viii gel
EhAa they vent, too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
ST. MARKS CHURCH.

The Tithing Stars are for Christ
mas Offering. which is for the pur
pose OF assisting the vestry in meet
ing it's obligations for the present
church year. Part of the Offering
will go towards meeting appor,ion.
meat for bishops saiary and the
balance for the rector's salary. Each
star holds one dollar in dimes. fe.
gin now, to ell the star.
Service will be held again on I'm.
day, Deceui ber H. S o'clock y. II :,
the third Sunday in the month.
REV. ]. c. FERRIaR, Rector.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that on
FRIDAY, December 18th, 1903, at 10
o'clock a. NJ, / will be at the big
George" Lane farm, on the Quapaw
Reserve, Indian Territory, and will
then aud there rent the farm aud
hay laud belonging to Mary Lane,
(minor), for the year 1865. TO the
highest and best bidder. Terms OF
sale,'or rentals, made known at day
of sale. And l reserve the right TO
reject any or all bids.
Witness my hand, this 18th day
of November, a. ID. 1905.
a. W. ABRAMS, Guardian
of Mary Lane, (Ninor).
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
COMMERCIAL cLuB MEETlNd.

There will. he meeting of the
Commercial Club held in the Clut
rooms on "Wednesday eqening, Dec
l3, for the election of officers for tn,
ensuing year, and for the transac.
ton of such other business as may
properly GENE before .ihe meeting.
Gro. +. RUc6gR, President.
=. c. GAINES, Secretary.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

There will be preaching at Mount
Hope school house on the evenings
of the 18th and l4th of the present
month, Wednesday and Thursday,
At the hour of 7:3O p. M, by Pilgrim
B.F. Barton, an evangelist, travel.
ing under the auspices OF tht
Watch, Tower, Bible and Tract So.
cietys Subject on the frat evening,
~The Wages Of Sin Ts Death and not
Eternal Torment As Pilgrim Bar
ION is fine scholar and bible stu.
dent OF notes it will pay you 10
come out aud hear him. and as THE
is a question in which we are all
concerned we ought TO be interested,
80 come out, No collections, free.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
TAXES.

Mustbe paid by Dec. 80, OF
the penalty will have 20 be
charged Pay yourtax a. Sax
ter Stale Bank and save ex-
pense Of going 70 cQl'yRshps.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
cnEER Is CAPTUREn.

Walt Cofer, who broke jail IL short
time ago at Columbus. has been
captured. He was cnughtin Joplin
aud has been returned TO the Col
umbus jail. We understand 81. at
fort will be made 10 send him 20 the
penitentiary on charge OF Jail
breaking.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Daniels & Plumb have three of
the finest houses in Baxter Springs
for sale at great bargains, aud on
easy terms. Do not forget tha,
these are the very best, and can be
boHgh, right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

See Bartlett, for boile,fham, ham,
bacon, bolognn, pork, sausage,
weinerwurst nnd fine lard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong and
son, Albert, wife and two children,
of Atchison, visited relatives in
this city. Wm. Arms,rong is a half
brother of S. J. Armstrong, who,
with his wife, accompanied them TO
their home in Atchison and visited
n yvaek
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Frank Lacey of Benton, Wiscon.
sin, is in The city visiting his moth.
er, Mrs. James. Frank has been i'll
for some time, aud is down here TO
recupcrate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Ifyou,kuop ofauy-l6ne wanting
to buy or rem property 5send them
10 Dahiels& Plumb.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

sanuelJ. Crawford hos gone to
Washington, d. C., 10 e,ay during
the present session OF Congress.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mrs. Samuel II. Smith aud daugh
ter. Miss Margie. have returned
from a "trip tn Ann Arbor and other
points in Michigan. They arrived
home las, Thursday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Col. d. Is. Dyer of Augusta, Ga.
formerly OF this city, has been
elected FIRST vice president of the
Chamber of Commerce of Augusta.
and the Chronicle OF that city takes
occasion to say lot Of good things
about the colonel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

j. G. Polsier has had "a lot OF
gfaveling done on North Military
street at his own expense. Mr.. Pol.
ster is very puplic spirited man,
and we wish there were more men
Of that kind in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mr.. end Mrs. Geo. !. Rardin. who
have been III for "A long time, are
convalesceAt. ,..-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Corn is about all gathered. The
crop is up 10 expectations. We ain
cerely hope that next year will not
be so wet. Three wet years in cue.
oessioB have sorely tried the pa.
-tiepcp or To = tarrrer. -.s--
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Berry OF Ava, Mo-,
spent last week with their daugh.
ter, Mrs. S. J. Armstrong, in this
ritv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Fred Easter came down from
Lawrence Saturday morning to
'ook after some business matters.
He returned to Lawrence Sunday
morning. While here he admitted
that he wants to move back.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

a movement is on foot down at
Miami to have rs acres OF straw.
berries set out next season. That
is just what ought to be done here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

The NEWS gang has been very
busy this week. Since putting in
new machinery we are better pre-.
pared, however, to- do all kinds of
work and lots OF it than ever before,
80 bring on your work. We realty
like TO be busy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
Mfe have tine TAX ROLL for

we have the TAX ROLL for
city of Baxter Springs, Spring
Valley and Garden townships
and south half of Lyon town
ship. Pay your tax to US. We
receipt you for them and save
you the expense of a trip to
Columbus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

c. y. Childs Ia building a modern
cottage on East Neosho street. Ii
will be fer rent when completed.
Mr.. Chiids will build possibly two
or three more.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Holiday shoppers are getting
busy these days. and Coopers are
certainly doing some business in
that line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

viii Price aud family OF Joplin
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Prices father, john Cooper, in this
city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

i. ~. Perkins Is building a nice
barn o,t-ipe properly occupied by
sam King. - q 80 q =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mr.. John Wesley and Miss May
Wise of Olathe were married in
this city Tuesday at the Office OF
and by Judge W. y. Doty., The
newly welded couple will make
their home ia This city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mr.. SProull and Mr.. Patterson Of
Indiana have arrived here and will
make :heir homes in this city. Th'
gentleplen mentioned are interest
I'd In our mining cainp.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

See Bartlett for good meat. snu-
sage and cheap boil or plate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
THE MINES.

Activity in the mining district is
very pronounced this week, but the
ore sales were small. The smelter
men seem disposed 10 try and break
he back Of high prices. bu, wheth.
er they will be successful remains
to be seen.
Lead ore has. reached the phe-
'uomenally high price OF $75 per
ton, and zinc is holding it's own at
SI per ton for GO per cent.
Every bin in the camp is full, and
sideboards are being built. II is
thought the congestion will be re-
iieved somewhat some time next
week, but this is not certain.
A great deal of drilling is being
lone east OF this city, and some ore
8 being found. A good strike of
ore is reported four miles north of
Miami, and If further development
work shows more ore, II will not be
A great while until there will be a
mining camp from northeast to
southwest, reaching from Carthage,
Mo-, TO Miami, /. T.
Gee, what a cor A'ry this is any.
way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07


William Wyatt, the gentlemanly
bookkceper at the Baxter National
Bank, was married on last Satur-
day evening at the residence of
and by Rev. ". T. White in this
city TO Miss Mamie Feiter, a popu-
lar society lady of Fulton, Kansas.
1t had been planned BY the gang"
OF this city 10 meet Mr.. Wyatt and
his brid at Columbus, as it was
supposed the wedding would occur
at Fulton. But the yonng folks
we're too smooth for their friends
the enemy, aud outwitted them by
having the ceremony performed
here. The NEWS congraiulates this
worthy couple, and is glad to an
nounce that they will make their
home in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, at his
lease three miles south and one
mile west of Quapaw, IS horses
and mules, cattle, IS hogs, lot OF
farm implements. baled hay. 30 bu.
potatoes, household aud kitchen
furniture, will be offered for sale
by Geo. Knuf. Col Hartley will be
The auctioneer and N. DotN elerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

We take notice tha, Cooper has
the most beautiful line at neck,
wear for the holidays that II has
been our privilege to see.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Services at St. Marks Episcopal
church last Sunday evening were
largely attended. and Rev. Ferriei
delivered a very interesting ser.
non. The music by the choir was
one one of features of the evening.
md we are assured that this is to
be one of the regular features Of
The services at this. church. There
will be services at St. Marks chuI ch
on Sunday evening, December IL,
at o'clock. Sunday school every
Sunday at 10 o'clock. All are in.
vited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
DIR. Eae Iiah. Phone lsa. g.

Sugar ciFsd' 'linms l0c al Boa wins
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Work on the new Old Fellows
building is being delayed by the
scarcity Of brickiayerr. Il seems
no idle ones can he found.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

J. J Frihley is building an addi-
tion TO his Spring street residence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

". +. Sapp of GaleEa WAS here
Monday on legal business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

\ NjssfhijiHsicP p ol~ter came in from
81. Lop,s So in.d iy morUing TO heip
her brother, J. G. Po,ster, during
his holiday rush.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

William Nerr;ss of Miami was in
!his city Monday night on bust.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

The Newhouse digginge, north of
the school house, are coming to
he front in the way of production.
A pump has been installed, and
ore is being taken out at lively
rate. The ore was first struck ouly
Two and a half feet below the sur
face of the ground. The shaft is
now nineteen feet deep and is still
in ore. The ore, which is of very
nigh grade, is steel jack and lead,
and is free. The run of ore was
only about one foot in width when
iirst found, but in sinking the run
has widened out until now il ie sew
eral feet in width. Several hundred
dollars worth of ore has already
'been sold from this shallow shaft.
Drifting has commenced and the
work of development and produc-
lion will be pushed. Go down and
see this mine. You will certainly
be surprised.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

What will you give for three nice
lots, located within five blocks OF
the postafiice? Make your offer in
a sealed envelope and leave same
at the Office OF the BANTER STRINGS
NEWS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Bu;,erine l5c per lb. at Baldwin's'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mrs. Arthur West and father,
Chas. Walker, OF Galenn spent Sat
urday in this city with .Hr. and Mrs.
]. W. Grantham. .S
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Since writing the above we learn
there have been some buyers. in the
camp, aud that the 3F has sold
couple of cars of ore to the buyer
foI the A. B. Cockrell smelter, and
that representative of the Matthe-
son & Haigler smeher, from La.
Sale, ILL.,, was in the field Tuesday
trying TO buy some ore.
We learn that the smelter men
arc trying to form a consolidation.
If the combination means high
price ore, why let 'erh combine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Great preparations are heing
made in the different churches for
a proper observance ot Christmas.
,;ds
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Leander Wright of Fowler, Col,
has returned home after good Wis
il with S. J. ArGstrsng aud family.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07
CHAs, j.. SMITH,

Administrator of the estate of Mat
tie IIeaN, deceased.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

Mrs. T. c. Weaver sprn; Thanks-
giving at Fort Scott wish Mrs. VIII
Auderson
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

20 lbs. best sugar 81 at Baldwin's
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-07

+. X. Brown aud daughter, Miss,
Miriam, spent Thank giving at
Ful,on with the family ni +. ;. Hall