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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
CAN TRAVEL FAST.
Rapid TRIMS between New York
a.L Chicago Make Transeonti-
mental Tramc Swift.

Chicago. June 16.-The IS hour trains
OF the Lake Shore and Pennsylvania
roads between New York and Chicago
have opened up new possibilities In
trans continental traffic. With the
changes Just announced by the Rock
Island system It will be possible to
travel from New York to Colorado
common points and be but two nights
On the road.
From New York to Denver. 2.055
miles in IS hours and 80 minutes. and
from New York to the Pacific coast.
$3.50 miles In Sc hours will be possible.
commencing next Sunday. The Rock
Island has announced that on that
day the time OF its morning train to
Colorado and the Pacific coast will be
changed so as to connect at Englewood
a suburb Of this city, with the fast
trains on the Lake Shore and the Penn
sylvania roads. Through passengers
can arrive in Denver on the following
day at 1850 a. m. and in Los Angeles
70 hours after they take the train at
Englewood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
KING OSCAR MAY ACCEPT.
II Personally willing That One Of
His Sons May Accept Norwc-
Eian Throne.

Christiania, Norway, June 19.-The
statement reaching here from Stock
holm indicating that King Oscar per-
sonally Is not opposed to the accep-
lance by q prince Of the house Of Ber-
nadotte of the throne Of Norway is
commented upon in the most kindly
terms by the Norwegian press.
It Is believed that King Oscars in
fluence will go far with the riksdag,
although It is conceded that the king.
II he finds that the riksdag is unalter-
ably opposed to this, will not change
his official attitude. The statement in
regard to King Oscars personal feel
ings in this matter comes from high
source and is regarded here as one OF
the most hopeful signs Of peaceful
settlement.
New Norwegian stamps will be is
sued shortly. those having the three
highest values and bearing King Os-
cars head having already been called
in.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
TO DO UP LACE CURTAINS.
First Shake All the Dust Out and
Work the Dirt Loose by Rinsing,
But Do Not Use dashboard.

Brush and shake all dust from them
and put them in warm soapy water to
soak over night. In the morning heat
plenty of water. Lift and press with
hands to remove dirt, then squeeze
gently and put into a clean suds and
continue lifting and squeezing. II
much soiled it is best to use third
suds, but never use a washboard, just
work the dirt out by pressing them
gently up and down In the water with
the hands. Do not wiring them, but
squeeze out the water with the hands.
II washed this way the finest curtains
will rarely have thread broken, even
If tender with age. When clean rinse
through two or three waters. Make q
very thin starch, to have them only as
stiff as when new, put the bluing into
the starch and squeeze the curtains
out of 1t as before. To dry (if you
haven't o curtain France, pin clean
sheets to the carpet in an unused
room, stretch the curtains n the
sheets as tightly as possible, having
the edges straight. and pin the curtain
to the carpet by the center of the edge
of every scallop. When dry go over
the tapped edges with an iron and they
are ready to hang.
A quick and easy way to dry lace
curtains If one has q pair of quilting
frames with the cloth strips along the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Onions au Gratin.

Onions AL gratin are very good, and
at this time Of year especially whole
some. Cut Bermuda or any large onions
of delicate flavor in thick slices, par.
boiling the slices in sailed water. Ar.
range them in a buttered dish in lay.
ers with plenty Of bread crumbs, salt,
pepper and bits of butter. With the
top layer of crumbs mix a generous
quantity Of grated cheese. Parmesan
and dairy cheese is good combination.
Do not spread the cheese over the
bread crumbs, as the common custom
is. as the cheese then becomes crust,
and is very indigestible.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Big Dam ON Smoky IlIIl.

The proprietors Of the water power
plant at the Star mills east Of juno
ton City on the Smoky Hill river.
have announced that the water power
will not be abandoned. The dam at
the plant was washed out, causing a
loss of about $4,000. The owners will
build a concrete dam to cost about
$4,000 at the place where the old
structure was destroyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Eops With Aspayaeus Tins.

Butter small, shallow ramekins Of
the variety that comes for shirred
eggs, lay asparagus tips around the
sides Of them, the stem ends converg-
ing at the center. Break upon each an
egg, taking care not to mingle the yolk
and white. Pour over each two table,
spoonfuls of cream, put the dishes In
the oven and bake until the eggs are
"set." Serve In the dishes in which
they were cooked.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Chestnut Elephants.

elephants in Uganda have a peculiar
aspect that have not noticed else
where" writes q traveller. They cover
their bodies. as q protection against
flies, with the bright red volcanic dust
contained in the soil. This gives them
remarkable appearance, as, instead Of
being q slaty gray, as in the Nile val
ley, their color, when thus covered with
dust, resembles that Of q chestnut
horse"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Some Saloons Close.

Gov Hoch has received notice of the
closing of the saloons in several coun-
ties in obedience to his orders to the
county officers. Gov. Hoch has an
nounced that he would try to make all
the county officers do their duty In
the direction of enforcing the prohib-
itory law before making any move him.
self. II the officers refuse to follow
the governors instructions. he will
bring action against them under the
state law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22

banquets the Romans of the stung which marks the charity
dinners given holidays the poverty stricken and for
a moment do they dream they themselves guilty.
Most people these circumstances referred to physically
lazy especially the women prefer driving walking Longing to exe
else being amused any intellectual strain their part
and the meals become events merely the coang keep the
engine the body going end but end itself We
would by means de pleasant comfortable table but this pleasant
comfortable table carried insist that inspiring
sight food than she needs daily watch her grow
unbeauifuy fat simply because he plain words eats too much
know that suffers from dyspepsia and every evening
she has opportunity for afereatre supper and enthusiastically par
takes of deed crabs other kindred paatabe offerings recently
acquaintance sitting like devoee before
long platter of brod lobster She slowly aptous and when
the dish disappeared remarked signing Il wonder if shall
have all the lobster want And these really excpons ndo
lent lazy have made for themselves other interests follow
the line of least resistance and find guttony pleasure
There hosts stout people, of that perfect Rooe
ve of energy and accomplishment temperate degree but there
is certain freshness that belongs the chronic of eating
But this change from graceful does not affect the
that has begun the the temptation stronger than
the vanity
Overeating Ito way tnkng) quite bad
ing though would be very difficult convince those addicted to the
first oen that this is Who does not know the seghteous
Temperance that rails nebr and daily gorge himself
with food? The poor wretch of dunkad has uncomfortable
thirst the guon stomach he panders the expense of brain and
brawnfor the overfed quick of intelligence given to
general muscular development.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
state go Per Cent. "rry.r

Gov. Hoch has made public CORE
spondence received from officers IN the
Kansas counties relative to the en-
forcement of the prohibitory law. The
letters show that the prohibitory law
is fairly well enforced in 80 per cent
Of the counties of the state. 1t ap
pears to be lagrantly violated N Wy
andotte. Atchison, Leavenworth, Sedg-
wick, Crawfoi d, Barton. Geary end .
few other counties.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Normal to Light Itself.

At session Of the board Of regents
of the state normal. contracts were
let for the rebuilding of the power
house. to enable the normal to furnish
its own heat and electricity. Arrange
ments were also made for the fitting
up of hospital for normal students
and for the construction of the new
100000 science building, made possible
by the action of the last legislature.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Nothing I.cft TO live For.

Because his wife refused to again
live with him after separation OF
several months. A. w. Smith shot
himself in the head at Hiawatha with
q revolver. death resulting a few
hours later. Smith had inst returned
from the west. and had gone out TO
his wife's farm, three miles south OF
Hiawatha, to beg her to live with
him. He leaves four children.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
To Pave to Lansing.

The city council of Leavenworth has
passed an ordinance to pave Fourth
street south to the city limits. The
paving Of this piece Of road makes 1t
possible for the warden Of the state
prison to commence paving the road
from Lansing to the city limits. The
work will be done by convicts and win
cost tho state 100000. The work to
be done by the state could not begin
until the city agreed to pave its share.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Colombia would Renew Relation,

Washington. June 15.-John Barrett.
United States minister to Colombia.
Wednesday presented to the president
Senior Enrique Cortez, former minister
q foreign affairs of the South Ameri-
can republic. Senior Cortez has been
appointed confidential agent Of the Co.
lombian government in this city and
will use his efforts to re-establ;sh the
cordial relations between the two
countries. Senior Cortez Is also
charged with the duty Of establishing
friendly relations between his govern
ment and Panama.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
on ana Gas Leases Are Taxable.

Wheeling, w. Va, June 17.-In de-
cision handed down Friday by the su-
prems court Of West Virginia the rul-
ing Of State Tax Commissioner Dillon
that oil, gas and coal leases are sub
ject to state taxation Is sustained and
VIII bring upon the tax books s40O, 0OO.-
900 Of valuation and several million
collars annual revenue TO the stats
and counties.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Surrendered to BIS Father.

William Myers, son Of Policeman
Nick Myers, Of Fort Scott, shot and
instantly killed his wife on the street
there. He used the revolver belong
ing to his father, who was asleep.
Five shots were fred, three taking Ell
feet. Jealousy was the cause. After
the shooting the young man went to
his fathers house and gave himself
lip. His father took him to the jail
and turned him over to the sheriff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Ka...s olri KIn.d m colombo.

Cripple Creek. Col. June 17.-kiss
Mable drummer. 20 years old. a school
teacher OF Lawrence. Far. was killed
Thursday by falling over an overhang-
ing clIff on Gold Quartz hin west al
his city. Miss drummer taught last
year e Cuba. Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
To Open New Consulate.

]. B. Richardson, at one time pas
tor of the First Congregational church
at Hiawatha, but now United States
consul at UtilIa. Honduras, has been
for some time visiting old friends at
Hiawatha. He will shortly leave for
the west, and after trip to the cpast
will go on to Jalappa, Mexico. where
q new United States consulate is to be
opened in his charge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
A Tcnt Fire Nenr Florence.

A large tent belonging to H. Wolfen-
berger, who Is doing some grading for
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
road, two miles west Of Florence,
caught fire from sparks from an en-
CINE and was completely destroyed.
Five horses were burned to death The
loss is more than $500.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
#. e. Win Not Guilty.

The jury in the criminal libel case
against Thomas F. WIN former presi-
dent of the Kansas agricultural col
lege, which was tried in the district
court at Kansas City, returned a YER
dict in favor of the defendant. w. ].
Kelchner was the prosecuting witness
for the state and claimed that he had
been libeled and his character DETAINED
through the publication Of an article
in the Social Ethics. of which Will
was an associate editor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
KING OSCAR PROTESTS.
l1is Oath as Norway's King Makes
II His Duty TO Object Ia Acts
of Council.

Stockholm, Sweden, June liking
Oscar. in long and vigorously word
ed letter to the president Of the Nor
wegian storthing. NJ. Berner, declares
that the accession oath Of Norway's
King makes 1t the kings duty not to
pass over in silence the preferment Of
the Norwegian council Of state on the
occasion OF his maiesty's veto Of the
consular hill. The king maintains
that he did not overstep his preroga-
uves under the constitution and says
that consideration for the union i'm
poses on the king the duty Of exercis-
ing his constitutional rights.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Burglars in Haven store.

The general merchandise store Of b.
". Talbot. Of Haven. a station 30
miles north of Wichita. on the Missou-
RI Pacific, was broken into and $500
worth of dry goods and jewelry stolen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
May Know More When They Return

may Know More When They Return
London, June IA Russian resi-
dent in London. who is closely allied
with the revolutionary movement. said
to the Associated rress Friday that
Russia had much to fear from the re-
turn Of prisoners now confined in ia
pan. These prisoners, he said. have
been regularly supplied with revolt
uonary literature from societies in
New York London and Berlin, and
also with all news detrimental to the
government Of Russia, as we'll as lit
erature comparing the free govern
ments Of other countries with that Of
the motherland. AS Russian soldiers
are susceptible, he predicted that ev-
cry prisoner on his return to Russia
would have revolutionary tendencies.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
First Requirement.

'T WISH" said the callow youth, y
could learn how to shave quickly"
"Tirst catch your hare" quoted his
sarcastic friend.-Ph Philadelphia PresA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Emporia Paper sunpends.

The Emporia Republican. founded -
years ago by the late governor, Charles
v Eslridge, has suspended publica-
ton, its last editor. W. L. stAhl, leav-
ing town without = valedIctory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Piuua.

Piuue d to be Q good deal worn this
summer. It Is lighter in weight than
formerly and in some cases beautifully
embroidered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Another Aequittnl for Dewey.

Chauncey Dewey, who was recently
acquitted Of numbering members Of the
Berry family in Northwest Kansas.
during q range feud, has been acquit-
ted by the Masonic lodge at Smith
Center. Charges Of un-Masonic con-
duct were preferred against him as q
result Of the Berry case.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Due IhfouEh ,he Vail.

Seven prisoners escaped from the
city jail at Junction City. A soldier
dug q hole through the wall and got
sway, six other prisoners followed him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
The Gun WINS Loaded.

A band of cowboys and Indians was
secured to give a Wild West show
and broncho busting exhibition at the
band reunion held in Inman. The cow
boys and Indians gave an exhibition
of a war dance on an elevated platform
and one of the Cherokee Indians used
a shotgun for shooting. In some way
some loaded shells were mixed In with
the ammunition. The Indian discharg-
ed the gun into the crowd and seven
people were struck by the shot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
AK. o. Botansst 60 ChIle.

Alvin Stewart. Of the class Of 1856 q
the University Of Kansas, has beeA
employed by the University OF cAiifor-
mia to make q botanical collecting trip
to South America
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Can Lay Pipe In Highways.

The supreme court has decided thar
the state cannot interfere with the
Kansas Natural Gas company In the
matter Of laying pipe lines on the pub
lie highways. 81.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22

George W. Campbell died in hi
home at Peabody. Mr.. Campbell va
one Of Pesbody's picneerk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
PIttsburs Has 1890 People.
HIawatha VIII Clean House.

The Hiawa.ha Civic Improvement
society has set aside one day as o
cleaning up day and has called on all
citizens of the city to got out then
brooms, mops and garden tools to give
the place such attention as Il never
had before. The plan is to have
similar cleaning up day twice every
year. The improvement society has
secured prizes which will be offered
for the prettiest flower beds. neatest
kept lawns and cleanest alleys.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
Thr Glmttnny nf thr +
prnplf nj Mfaltfr
by CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER.

r isn't pretty word, it isn't a pretty dissipation.
But one INDUCED in right and left, usually uncon-
sciously
Especially among people that do not labor enough to
work it off, in easy circumstances who make
of dinner the elaborate ceremony of their lives They have
good cooks they buy the best in the market every day the
temptation presents ITSELF every day they unhnkngy gor
mandze They read with horror of gross Hastings among
barbarians of the refined gutony that obtained at those
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
The New Districts Jadge.

Gov. Hoch has appointed Arthur
Fuller to be Judge Of the Thirty-eiGhth
judicial district, which includes Craw-
ford county. This Is the district Gre
ntcd by the last general assembly.
There Is some doubt as to the legality
of the law creating this district. When
the vote was taken on the bill the
speaker announced that the bill had
received a constitutional majority.
The count of the vote itself showed
that the number voting was one short
Of the required two-thirds majority.
The governor. In announcing the ap~
pointment of Judge Fuller, said that
rs the record showed that constitu-
tional majority had been received IL
was his place to make the appointment
and let those who doubted his right to
do so fight the matter out In the
courts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
New "ISatyv shops Mt Parsons.


Mayor Gabriel, Of Parsons. has
received a telegram from Presi-
dent Finney Of the Missouri, Kan
sas & Texas Railway company, saying
that the company accepts the PROPOSE
ton made by Parsons for the construc-
ton Of new railway shops at that
place. The new shops are to cost ST.
$4,000. The site selected by the COM
pany contains 30 acres and is In the
residence part of the city, the 80 acres
containing So residences. 1t is esti-
mated that the site for the shops Will
cost the city of Parsons $4,000. The
railroad company offers to give SG5,OOO
Of the purchase price. The new shops
will employ an additional 1000 men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-06-22
The Best Kansas News.
To straiEhten q River.

Wolf river, which runs through
Brown and Doniphan counties and
empties into the Missouri river Ia o
very crooked stream, and every spring
its overlooking waters cause damage.
The last two flood years the damage
done amounted to 30 much that the
farmers of Doniphan county have de-
cided to straighten the river. A sur
vey has been made and II IL estimated
that 10000 acres Of land can be re-
claimed that Is now useless, but worth
from 100000 to $4,000 II free from
damage by the river.
Plttsburg Has 1890 People.
Official returns regarding the county
census have been made by all the as
SCISSORS Of Crawford county. The hg-
ures show, not including Girard, an
increase in the population Of the coun-
ty Of 3.404 over last year. Girard will
rhow an increase. The population last
year was 5000. This year 1t will not
be less than 4S.474. City Assessor
Charles 8. Smith announced that the
figures gave Pittsburg population
Of 1890. IN increase Of 532 over last
war
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-01-21
GEO. 5. NIXON.

On Wednesday next, January 18th,
the legislature Of Nevada will choose
d United States Senator to succeed
Hon. VIM. NJ. Stewart, whose term
expires on the 4th of March. As the
republicans control the legislature
Oh Joint ballot aud as the republican
caucus has selected Hon. George ,.
Nixon as the republican candidate,
it IS a foregone conclusion that he
will be elected.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-01-21
WILL THEY PROVE TRUE?

There r rumors flying thick and
fast to the effect that Assemblymen
Gushing and Mccain will 60 back on
their ante-eleetion pledges and
throw Tonopah down" This we
a hardly believe, for both of them
promised in black and white, over
their signatures, to not only vote for
removal, but to use their best en-
deayors to accomplish that object.
The pledge voluntarily signed by
them was as follows:
ToNoPAH, New, Oct. ID, 1904.
To The VOTERS OF NYE COUNTY: A
rumor having gone abroad that we,
the Undersigned, regular nominee OF
the Democratic convention of Nye
county, will, il elected to the leglsla.
ture, vote against the removal of the
county seat from Belmont to Tono.
pah, take this means of stating our
position:
We believe if the electors of Nye
county desire the removal of the
county seat from Belmont to Tono-
pah, and so express themselves, that
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-01-21
THE FIRE FIEND.
Tonopah has Narrow Escape from
Destruction Wednesday
Morning.

Tonopah had a narrow escape from
destruction 10y fire Wednesday morn
ing, as it was, three buildings were
burned TO the ground. The fire
started in the rear Of the Two
Jacks saloon on lower Main street,
opposite Summerfeld and Johnson's
feed corral and stables at 4:3O a. m.
and made short work Of the wooden
structures in its path. II a strong
wind had been blowing toward the
south, nothing could have saved tile
town. The chemical engine vas
practically useless, the liquid con
tents OF the eXtinguisher being
frozen, This emphasizes all the
more the dire need of a building in
which to house the engines.
The buildings destroyed consisted
of the Two Jacks saloon, All Sam 5
restaurant and Alex .Veitch's har.
ness shop and only the fact that the
buildings were practically by them.
selves and that no wind was blowing.
saved the town from destruction
The origin Of the fire was undoubtedly
incendiary, for the rear OF one OF th,
buildings burned had been saturated
with coal oil.
The losses are estimated as follows
Saloon and contents, s., 000; All Sam
restaurant, $500 aud Alex Veitch
harness shop, 500.