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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
VIII FIJI CaVe.M.

The work of filing the cavern
under the Frisco tracks west of
Joplin will be under way in a few
days, and within about thirty
days the fill will have been COM
pleted and the roadbed made en-
tirely safe.
To accomplish the work the
company is to put a force of men
at work in the drifts and caves
under the tracks, and shoot down
the entire top of the drifts under
the right of way. 1t is thought
that this will allow the present
ground at the cavein to settle en-
tirely down, and then the top
will be filled. About $4,000
square yards of gravel will be
needed to make the fill. When
completed the roadbed will be
absolutely safe from further cav
ing.
Arrangements have been made
with the Katy road for the use of
its tracks from Galena to Joplin
until the work on the CAVERN is
completed. The Frisco is at the
present time using the old Mem
phis tracks, but as this route is
considerably longer than either
the Frisco or the Katy, trains
from the west are not running on
schedule time. The use of the
Katy road will bring the trains
in on time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

chairman and A. N. Wellington
of Sheridan township, secretary.
After adopting the following
resolutions, the meeting adjourn
ed to reconvene and effect a per-
manent organization similar to
a peoples lobby on Saturday af-
ternoon, May 9. II is a plan by
which the voters may exercise
the power of initiative and refer
endum more effectively:
I'VE, the taxpayers of Cherokee
county, Kansas, are in favor of
the following laws being enacted
by our new Legislature.
I'VE are in favor of taxing all
mortgages on record and releas-
ing the property to the extent OF
the mortgage.
1--WE favor an occupation tax
similar to the one now in force
in the state of Pennsylvania.
I'VE favor a school tax on
each male voter from twenty-one
years of age to fifty, similar to
the law in force in the state of
California.
I'VE favor the repeal of the
two hundred dollars exemption
law.
I'VE favor a reasonable reduc-
ton of the salaries of county Of
ficers.
I'VE ask that a law be passed
limiting the power of the county
commissioners so as not to allow
them to contract a county indebt-
edness without the consent Of
the taxpayers.
I'VE favor a law prohibiting
non-taxpayers from voting bonds
on a county township or city.
I'VE ask that a bank guaran-
tee law to depositors, similar to
the law now in force in the state
of Oklahoma, be passad.
IS. D. ScorT,
"A. H. EARL,
"A. N WELLINGTON"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
Democratic Banquet at COL
umbuS May Sfh.

Thorough preparations are be-
ing made for entertaining Cher
okee county Democrats at the
banquet to be given May 5th.
The pavilion at the Old Settlers
park has been secured for the oc-
casion, and it is expected that the
occasion will be one of the great
est political gatherings ever held
in this section of the state. John
II. Atwood. National. Committee
man from Kansas, will be the
speaker of the evening. Promin-
emit Democratic leaders from all
over the state will be present.
Arrangements have been made
for bands of music and orches-
tras. Special trains will bring
in delegations from all surround
ing towns. The feast will begin
at 7:30 p. M, and the speaking
at $50.
Democrats from the north end
of the county have arranged for
band to accompany them on
special cars over the slectric line.
Plates will be laid at the usual
popular price of 81. The num-
Der of plates will be limited and
from the enthusiasm already
manifested at this early date it
is to be seen that tickets will be
taken early. They are now on
sale and reservations may be
made by sending 81 to P. J. Hen
Erickson, president, Columbus,
Kas., or to Jes F. Wolf, Secreta-
~, Scammon, Kas.
Ladies will be admitted to the
table.
Galena will be out in full bios
som with band and special train.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
Objecf TO Tax Lew.

A mass meeting of the tax
payers of Cherokee county was
held in the court room at Column
bus last Thursday afternoon. II
was of a non-partisan nature,
there being about seveuty-ive in
attendance. A larger number
would have attended had not q
heavy rain have fallen during
the afternoon. It was a represent.
alive body of men. A temporary
organization was effected with
A. II. Earl of Lola township n
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

A new railroad tie, composed
of metal, reinforced by concrete,
is on exhibition in the Joplin
down town Frisco Office, and is q
type of tye which will be placed
on the Frisco as a test. The tie
is made by casting a concrete
block around a heavy perforated
sheet metal framework, the lat.
ter having two plates on its up
per edge, by which means the
rails are fastened to the tie BY
the use of bolts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

land near Peoria. Mr.. Scott tells
us there are four shafts sinking
on his land, and that one of them
is producing silicate. Two men
are making something like cou-
pie of tons per day. They have
a nine-foot face of the ore at a
depth of IS feet, and are not both
cred with water.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
Fifteen Second hand Refgerators, Good New at Half Price
Screen Doors gallon

IF you are NOT trading
with US we are both
losing money
Prics our goods and
DO convinced.
Cooper's due bills are the same
as cash for hardware or furni-
ture at Gregory's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

The railroads have at last con-
scented to make a rate of one and
a half cents per mile each way to
Denver and Chicago on account
of the national conventions. We
rather thought, and in fact we
predicted, that if a two-cent rate
was forced on the railroads that
they would cut out cheap excur-
sions. Take the excersion to Fl.
Scott last Saturday, for instance.
You might have thought the rate
was cheap, but if you will figure
it out you will observe that the
regular rate was charged. Of
course the two-cent rate 10 very
cheap, but we rather think if the
old rate was in effect the rate to
Fort Scott last Saturday would
have been less than it was.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
NEWS FROM
The MINES.

The mines are resuming oper-
alton very rapidly, and if present
conditions continue in the ore
market we don't believe it will be
very long until all the plants in
the Baxter Springs camp will be
in operation. The following
amounts of ore were loaded out
of the Baxter camp last week,
and iuasmuch as the ore market
is growing stronger we can ex-
pcct a larger amount of sales
from now on:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
s,o REWARD

For evidence which will convict The
party or parties Who have beer
damaging the property of the Bax
ter Telephone Company, by break
ing glass insulators Or otherwise.
.r E.W. Dow. NaaaRer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
HOT WEATHER STOVES.

Full line Of first class wckless blue fame oil cooking stoves
made by Standard Lighting Company with without ovens Don't
suffer from heat when you have Of these upate stoves
The Sun Self Generating Gasoline Stoves good as is made
Full line Quick Meal gasoline stoves.
New and second hand hand gasoline Stoves ST and up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

The farmers are getting a lit.
tie bit tired of the continued cool
weather. But they have plenty
of time yet to raise a bumper
corn crop. Besides the cool
weather is not hurting the wheat
or oats, both of which look extra
fine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
Remember CoepsrS Gro.
Gerry Store will NOT open I'm.
til 3 q. m. on Friday May
Lsf, on account Of the anni.
versary sale.
C. c. PRENTICE, Mgr.

Be sure your sidewalks are
built according to ordinance, and
to be sure about it, have the in.
spector of walks approve the
work. That is the best way to
be sure of a good piece of work
and avoid trouble.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Charlie Collins will be home
today. He will be here only to-
morrow, however, after which he
will 20 back to his big ranch in
Colorado.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Morrow G. Smith are getting a
nice lot of property listed. II
you want to buy better see them,
and if you want to sell you had
better put your property in their
hands.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
The Gregory Trading Company.

Ed. Zelleken of Joplin attend
ed the funeral of Capt. J. s.
Price in this city Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

There are only nine candidates
for the Office of postmaster in Gal
ena to succeed the late VIM.
Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Mr.. c. H. Plumb, a mining
engineer of Joplin, visited his
parent in this city the first of
the week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30
HammoCks. Poultry Wire, Etc.

Big line Of hammocks All widths Of screen wire,
Poultry wire. Garden and field seeds.
Ready made adjustable window screens.
Cultvtor shoves sections ledger plates, garden seeds
Seneca Stock Powder made in Tn Ohio absolutely suaa-
ed or money refunded Hardware Queensware Furniture
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

We notice in the press dis.
patces that a man named J. N.
Mcdonald of Neosh county has
been sued for $50 damages by
a young woman who claims he
did not use the necessary amount
of precaution when running his
automobile. The young lady al.
legged injuries by reason of her
horse throwing her, and the jury
awarded her a verdict for the
amount. We do not know what
Mcdonald is referred to, but we
rather suspicion it is. the one who
used to be cashier of the Traders
bank in this city. He lives in
Neosho county, at Chanute.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

The Avon Club celebrated
Shakespeare birthday Thursday
afternoon, April %, by entertain
ing the AS You Like 1t Club at
the home of Miss Grace Doty.
Misses Apple, Perkins and Mar
garet Sweeney furnished excel
lent instrumental music and Miss
Convey sang several beautiful Sc
lections. Miss Plumb read a very
interesting sketch of Shakespear
and Miss Bertha Jones recited a
cute little parody on Romeo and
Juliet. Contests in drawing and
telegram writing carried out the
idea of an April Shower" party.
Russian tea was served during
the afternoon and a delicious two
course lunch followed the enter
tainment. The decorations were
violets and other spring flowers,
which were most tastefully ar
ranged.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

The announcements of M. A.
Householder for state senator and
E. A. Jones for county clerk will
be found in this paper. Both are
very capable men, and if success
full in getting what they are
after they will make good off.
Gals.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Miss Myrtle Thomas enter.
tanned her pupils, members of
the seventh and eighth grades,
at her beautiful home southwest
of this city, last Monday even
ing. Miss Thomas served the
pupils refreshments and they had
a glorious good time. The pu-
pills went out to the Thomas
home on hay racks. Miss Thorn
as, while planning to give her
pupils a pleasant evening, was
pleasantly surprised when the pu-
pills, with Roy Chubb as spokes-
man, presented her with a beau
tiful hand painted chocolate set.
Master Roy made a very pretty
speech in presenting the set, and
his remarks were applauded. The
pupils returned home about half
past ten o'clock, after voting
their teacher a royal entertainer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

For Sale-10 lots each 50x14z
feet, with fine fruit trees; good
cistern; FIVE room house; good
neiRhborhood; cheap at the price,
$500; call at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Zinc Lead
Mason Mining Co...... II2,6oo ......
Hannibal & St. Joe Co.. 3a.aoo ......
/. & o. Development Co. ..... 1880
Virginia Mining Co... a6.76o ......
Old Abe ............, .... 3'2oo
Total sales 1850 1890
Values: Zinc. $s,s3a: lead. $36s; total,
S.,
The Mason made good sized
sale of ore last week, 112,6OO
pounds; the Hannibal G St. Joe
and Virginia Companies also
made quite good size sales.
AS will be seen by the report
of ore sales, the Old Abe is again
selling ore. The company sold
3,1OO pounds of lead ore, and will
be producing regularly from now
on.
The ore sold from the Iowa
and Oklahoma ground last week
was all lead, but there is a vast
amount of zinc ore in the bins on
that ground. The Lancaster
alone must have a couple of hun
bred tons.
w. W. Scott 10 feeling good
over a big silicate strike on his
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Strange City Lodge No. 81, A.
F. and A. NJ, have made some
first class improvements in their
property at the corner of Main
and Neosho streets. They have
built a nice concrete walk along
the west side of the property,
and have put in a concrete floor
on the first floor. This is where
they will hold their social func-
tions and banquets. We UNDER
stand they are also going to put
in a concrete walk and curb and
gutrer along the south frontage
of the property.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

We understand there are four
candidates for the postoffice IN
this city, to succeed the late Capt.
J. S. Price. Only one of the four
cau ne succesefu1
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-30

Prof. S. ]. Pole, a magnetic
healer, has heen decided against
in case in the. Jasper county,
Mo-, circuit court, and according
to the verdict must pay a lady
named Mary L. Patterson of
Webb City damages to the sum
of $4,000. The lady alleges that
Pole treated her for rheumatism,
and that he burned a big hole in
her leg. She says she would
rather have the rheumatism, in
fact she has it anyway, in addi-
ton to the hole in her leg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
INVINCIBLE MISSOURI WOMEN!

The women of Missouri. God bless
them. do things right. They cannot
vote, but they can all but vote; they
can influence votes as Is shown in
the following item from the Kansas
City Star concerning the city election
at Chillicothe, this week. The Star
says:
Chillicothe, Mo-, voted out the sa-
looms Tuesday by the decisive majori-
t. Of 243, the vote standing $40 dry"
and 597 wet" The election followed
a lively campaign. Chillicothe has 1S
saloons and two brewery agencies. On
the side of the saloons many polite
ians lined up.
The temperance forces were out
Tuesday morning before daylight. A
parade of children was held as soon
as It was light enough for them to
This parade was repeated
several times during the day.
Two bands were in line. band
from Chula volunteering It's services
cost Floats and banners
the "water wagon" and
expressed temperance sentiments. The
women after the first parade scatter
ed themselves about the business
streets and were busy all day.
Saloon workers were constantly
shadowed by women. Protests on the
part of the saloon men were Of no
avail. The women kept everlastingly
at it, and every time saloon man
tried to have a confidential talk with
an impresslonable voter. he found a
woman at his elbow. ChillicOthe's sa-
oons have been paying a $1,000 city
license and 800 county and state
license each.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
THE CARNEGIE HEROES.

The East OregoniaD has just re-
celved the first published report OF
the Carnegie Hero Fund commission
which gives a list Of the officials Of
the commission, the names Of the he
roes honored, the amount Of the prizes
and all information concerning the
acts Of heroism rewarded.
So far there have been 12S awards
under this fund, ranging ali the way
from a bronze medal to a cash gift
Of $4,000, according to the degree Of
heroism.
In looking over the list Of the acts
Of heroism which have been reward
ed by this commission, one Is struck
with the commonplace character Of
most or many Of them. Ordinarily,
the common instincts of bravery, hu-
manity, sympathy, courage are suf-
ficient to actuate true men TO deeds
Of heroism. Men perform acts Of
bravery equal to any recorded in this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
\ PROPHECY.

When the city's siren voices lose their
cunning and their skill.
And the clash of changing trolleys
rings dlscordant to your ear,
Then the ever mellow cadence of the
little woodland rill
Shall tinkle out of memory and
lure you to us-here!
You will come back to US then.
You will come back to US then.
When the clamor of the pulsing night
and all the stress OF day,
Shall speak Of pleasures faded with
the Joys Of them long fled,
Your feet shall seek the greenness of
the sun bright meadow way,
And your ears shall court the silence
Of the star-lit night instead.
You will come back to US then.
Stacey f. Baker in the Bohemian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
KATHLEEN MAVoURNEEN.

Kathleen Mavourneen! the gray dawn
Is breaking.
The horn OF the hunter Is heard on
the hill;
The lark from her light wing the
bright dew Is shaking
Kathleen Mavourneen! what, slum-
bering still?
Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we
must sever?
Oh! hast thou forgotten this day
We must part?
It may be for years. and It may be
foreyerl
Oh, why ar, thou silent, thou voice
OF my heart?
Oh! why art thou silent, Kathleen
Mavourneen?
Kathleen Mayourneen, awake from
thy slumbers!
The blue mountains glow in the
suns golden light;
All, where is the spell that once hung
on my numbers?
Arise in thy beauty. thou star OF my
night!
Mavourneen. Mavourneen, my sad
tears are falling,
To think that from Erin and thee
must part!
1t may be for years, and it may be
forever
Then why art thou silent. thou voice
of my heart?
Then why art thou silent, Kathleen
Mayourneen?
Mrs. Julia Crawford.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
MEANING OF FLOWERS.

Mint is symbolic Of virtue.
The peach blossom indicates SUBJ
mission.
The bell flower is symbolic Of grat-
itude.
The horse chestnut is indicative of
luxury.
The American cowslip indicates de-
votion.
The honeysuckle symbolizes a bond
Of love.
The candytuft is an emblem of in
difference.
The box is regarded as symbolic of
constancy.
The Gala lily is emblematic of fem
mime beauty.
The primrose is in England an en-
blem Of inconstancy.
The arbor vitae is indicative Of un-
changing friendship.
The China aster is set down as in
dicative OF remembrance.
The oat plant is in Italy regarded
as emblematic Of music.
The red carnation Is regarded in
Spain as an emblem of despair.
The myrtle plant has always been
regarded as an emblem of love.
The pink is considered in the south
of France symbolic of pure affection.
The lotus in India is emblematic
of life: in ancient Egypt 1t was a
death flower. er.-Selected
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
THE PENDLEToN SPIRIT.

That is an excellent response which
the people Of Pendleton have made to
the demand for cemetery improve
ments. In this as in every other
movement OF this kind, everybody
gives. There has been no stint.
Purse strings which have been prov
erbially tied have been loosed and the
donations have been GOOD.
Some surprise is expressed that a
few prominent men who have made
all their wealth in Peudleton have
not given more, but there is no CEN
sure. 1t is perfectly satisfactory.
Every man is the best judge of his
own ability. Let us all do what We
can. Nobody can ask any more than
this.
At the present rate the cemetery
fund will have been raised within a
short time. Work should begin this
spring. The cemetery should be made
to bloom this season.
The Pendleton spirit, that inspiring
activity which does things. is stronger
this spring than ever. 1t has receiv-
ed a new animus from the promise Of
the future and things will be done
with a vim this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
FRANK DAvEY Is ALL RIGHT.

A political news writer in the Ore
gonian recently named the editor Of
the News as one Of those republicans
who are opposed to statement No. 1.
This is a mistake. This writer stood
through the entire legislative session
Of 1903 for the principle involved In
that statement-the rule of the peo-
pie in voting for United States sena-
tor. In 1906 he became a candidate
for the legislature again and pledged
himself before the primaries and on
the stump to the support Of that state
ment, was elected and stood by 1t. He
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10
OREGON WINS FIRST BATTLE.

The first battle for the life OF the
Initiative and referendum amendment
to the constitution of oregon has been
won By the state. In the decision Of
Judge Cleland Of Portland yesterday
sustaining the initiative and referen-
DUN law, the enemies OF progress
were dealt body blow.
The Pacific States Telegraph and
Telephone company. seeking to set
aside the amendment. because 1t did
not wish to pay to the state the sum
OF S1O.45O.6S as gross earning tax
levied by the people, has received a
direct tip that the courts are with the
people. AS is the lower courts de-
cree, so will that Of the upper court
be, and the big corporation might as
well decide now to pony up Its
taxes.
This opposition OF the telephone
company to the will Of the people Is
but an incident in the march OF pro-
gress. The initiative and referendum
amendment to the constitution IS
founded on the solid basis OF popular
government and will stand the shocks
Of selfishness, politics and greed. The
people are the supreme power in the
state and their will must and will be
the law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10

The late lamented furry on Wall
street did not touch Umatllla county,
judging from the manner in which
taxes are pouring into the sheriffs
office this week. BY the end OF the
week a large proportion Of the taxes
will have been paid and there will be
plenty OF money left with which to
carry on the business Of the county.
With one crop on the way to market
and another on the way to maturity
there is nothing the matter with Una
tilla county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10

Pendleton public schools have done
the proper thing in indorsing the Uni
versity Of Oregon appropriation. This
great state institution must not be
handicapped in its work. It needs
the fund with which to make needed
Improvements and to keep pace with
other universities in adjoining states.
Every school and school board in the
state should insist on the passage Of
the university appropriation at the
June election. The state cannot af-
ford not to sustain the legislative ap-
preparation. It is no more than is re-
quired for the progress and develop
ment OF the university.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-10

George f. Chamberlain was elected
governor Of oregon by but $50 votes
In 1902. T. T. Geer alone Influenced
more than this number Of voters to
cast their ballots for Chamberlain
perhaps, and may be thus held direct
ly responsible for the defeat Of the
republican nominee. And yet Mr.
Geer has the audacity to say in his
paper that he always votes for the
republican candidate, no matter what
kind OF a man he is, what his personal
feelings may be in the matter or what
excuses may be offered for voting for
a democrat. It will be difficult to
make many veteran republicans in
Umatllla county and eastern Oregon
believe that Mr.. Geer voted for the
republican candidate for governor in
1902.