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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19
War With Japan

Is NOT probable but you likely to have with your wife
or daughter you do not buy her that long promised piano.
Nothing shows culture and refinement in home like piano.
Home is what You make it. and You have no entertainment
for your children at home you must expect them to seek II
elsewhere so do not blame the children the fault al
your own Let place piano in your home trial and
see how brehens up the household also how your
children will bring their company to their home for entezs
ment instead Of seeking it elsewhere We have over IS
different makes Of pianos to select FROM and guarantee You
considerable saving on any piano you may want.
Yours very truly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19
Jim Harmon,

List Of Lsttsrs
Remaining in the postofiice at
Baxter Springs, kansas. for the
week ending with Mar. IS, 1908
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington, d. c.:
c NJ Baum
Mr. Hurbert Bolen
Mr. Charles Hubert u
MI. Geo E Jonesi6 g )a-a
Persons calling for any of the ,
above letters will pleasesay" "Advei
tised," giving date list.
JAMES 8. PRICE, p. n.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. William Meads
from near Seneca, Mo-, visited
relatives in this city last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

The Epworth League will rem
der a very interesting program
Sunday evening at the M. E.
church. You are invited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

McAboy & Co. have put in a
big fine refrigerator at their meat
market. They have otherwise
improved their market.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19
MW ASSExS0R.

J. e. Chew has resigned ~ -,
SCISSOR and A. G. Hanback, he's
been appointed to the place "
county Assessor Miles. 1Ef. Ham
back has tiken hold Of the veTk
md VIII rush It along ~ last -
possible. his retufrl must - IN
he hands of the c0Qpty as.s1.or
~ ihe 10Th Of Nay:
REceS' CHERRY COUGH
9I'9 cnlee BRQNchlIlk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

A lot of sidewalk petitions are
being circulated and we under
stand they are being very liber-
ally signed. On with the fren-
zied vaudeville. No town ever
had too many nice walks, and
certainly Baxter Springs has a
lot coming to her in this line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

240 feet of good picket fence for
sale cheap. A. J. Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

First Church of Christ, Scien-
lists of Galena, Kas., announ ces
a free lecture on Christian Sci
ence by Frank H. Leonard, C. s.
B., Member of Christian Science
Bosrd of Lectureship, in the
Christian church, corner of Tenth
and Main streets, Thursday even
ing, April 2, at 8 o'clock. Ser
vices II a. m. Sunday school 10
a. m. Wednesday evening meet
ing 8 p. m. At reading room,
Schellack's hall. A cordial in
vitation is extended to the public.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19
Hedge posts for sale at Hoods,
DR.. English. Phone i98.

Cheap shoes at Pierce's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

The ice cream aud stomach
ach season is now on. But peo-
pie will eat ice cream for the
reason that it is good.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

Henry Downing of Joplin Wis
tied Geo. C. Connor and family
in this city the latter part of last
xyaaly
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19
J. w. Grantham.
The POPULAR STORE
With POPULAR GOODS
At POPULAR PRICES.
j. M. Cooper

always prices
money will buy
10 pounds best eanulated sugar ..........."..$1.00
( bars silk soap for ......................... Is
bars Diamond soap for. for............,....... rs
Cream Of Wheat per package .........:....... 10
Best standard tomatoes per 10
Bulk oat meal per pound. .O5
Quaker Oats per packase. 10
Best 3lb can apples les........................1 10
See our 40c counter with Worcester ani
good they make On this counter also SC and 10c
soment glassware in fact almost anything you may need The
dish line we have from the cheapest to the best
c. C. PRENTICE MANAGER
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

CLAUDE JONES, Photographer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

Mrs. Geo. Sutherland and two
childred, Mary and Orson, visited
relatives in Webb City the latter
part of last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

you. Piunick. city auctioneer.
ioeorders at Turley's feed
I. L. Jones 0hce.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-03-19

ii at once.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
.son Of the Gar, Fear the Rsd!"

The ear has issued an order that
several state buildings IN St Peters.
burg which had been painted red since
the time OF Nicholas l. must he re.
painted some other color. The fact Is
he lslikes the color red. Neither his
wife. his daughters. the little grand
duchesses nor the ladies OF the court
ever wear red In the cars presence.
His adherence OF the color il not due
Altogether TO its associations with an.
archy and rebellion. When he was
quite boy he was with his parents NJ
Llvada While walking with some
companions one afternoon Nicholas
came upon an old gypsy woman who
was telling fortunes There has al
ways been strain OF the mystic In
Gar Nicholas. He insisted that the
woman should read his hand. Long
she eazed at his palm and studied its
lines; then. supposedly ignorant Of his
identity. she said "Son of the cZor,
fear the redr' The incident deeply I'M
pressed him. He described II TO his
father and mother. who only laughed
at him. But the impression remained
In his mind aud gradually has grown
stronger The cars fear OF red has
been increased by the events OF recent
years and by the knowledge that II is
the color OF the revolutionists. Lon
don +. r. o.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28

He was the most versatile king Ia
the world.
He was a glutton and ate more than
any man In his kingdom.
He weighed $50 pounds.
He was a champion swimmer.
He had great personal courage.
He once risked his life 10 save
drowning man and to rescue peasant
from highwayman.
He was skillful aud bold banderil-
lero IN the bull ring.
He was good story teller. fine
whip. yachtsman. a painter OF note
and sculptor. tennis player and must
clan.
He had translated Shakespeare into
Portuguese.
lie was the best pistol shot In Eu-
rope
He spoke seven languages
He pawned his crown. worth $0.OOO.-
O0.--Louisyille Courier Journal
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
Praetieina For the cotiIIon.

Nobody ever told me that | was a
good dancer" declared Edward NJ
Greenway. leader OF cotillons. but I'll
tell you compliment young woman
did pay me once. She said. You took
me through that crowd without a col.
lision and without any one treading on
my skirt
"Well. never had a dancing lesson
In my life. but ] used to'practice dane
ing in the days when women wore
those great long trains and It was not
considered good form 10 pick them up.
They trailed along behind for several
yards. Those were the days when you
had TO guide and keep moving with
your partner so as TO keep that train
following gracefully"
But how did you practicef"
Used TO tie two sheets TO an or
binary chair and then dance In and out
among dozen chairs scattered over a
dance tioor"-San Francisco Chronicle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28

"You may talk about r9ur country
cousins who never get outside ~ their
native counties" said The mau Who
lives not far from st Thomas church
but | know man who has lived in
New York for forty year~ anl has ney.
er seen the Flatiron building or
course be couldn't have seen Il during
threefourths Of that time however
much he may have wanted TO but that
isn't what I'm talking about He IS il
bookseller. with shop not three min
utes from Broadway and not more
than twenty minutes walk from Tween.
ty-third street No. lie isn't blind lie
simply hasn't seen the Fiatron building
because his business hasn't taken him
down that way. and he IS not sufficient
Iy curious 10 go down there merely To-
look AT IT, He has not been ms far
south as Forty-second street IN FIVE
years and be is not dozen blocks
away He has his work TO attend a.
during the day. and when night comes
he goes home. which reminds the that
there are thousands Of people in Man
haitian who have never seen the BROOK
lyn bridge and more have never cross.
ed H. and still some people wonder at
the lack OF civic pride among residents
OF New York city."-New York Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28

The Peninsular Horticultural Society
has appointed committee on transpor-
tation to confer with railroad officials
when occasions arise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
ARE YOU GOOD At FIGURES?
II You Solve This Problem You Will
Win a $4,000 Prize.

WIN %GosOOO E''Aos
In 1868 there died In Toulouse n
French lawyer. Pierre de F"rmat. who
made hobby OF mathematics aud on.
richcd the treasures of that science by
several most interesting formulas. Tn
fortunately he had the habit OF an
bouncing his discoveries without any
mention OF the means by which he ar
rived ihcreat or affording any special
proof or method OF proof. lie simply
Inscribed them In the margin of his fa
vorte copy OF the Arithmetic" OF
Diaphantos or Alexandria When IN
1910 his sou issued u new edition of
Diaphantos he printed his fathers mar
ginal notes along Herewith. As al
most every one OF these notes was
new aud had for pure mathematics
some meaning and value. they have af-
forded for many years material for
much study, discussion aud proof II
was long while before their demoii-
there remains to this day one which is
known to nathematiclans simply as
the Fcrmat formula or rule and which
has not yet been proved nathemat-
icaly. This formula or rule Is 10 the
effect that. while the sum OF two
squares Of whole numbers may mot
musu amount to the square az another
whole number-as. for instance. ~ s.
30 G4=lU0=l0'-the sum of two cubes
can never be the cube Of whole num-
Der. the sum OF the fourth powers or
two numbers can never be- the fourth
power OF "a whole number etc.
70 prove negative Is. as II rule.
more difficult than TO demonstrate n
positive. In fact. IN law the burden OF
proof rests always on the one assert
Ing the positive side OF the question.
Here the fact remains: Fermats asser-
tIon that the sums OF higher powers
than squares can never amount To
corresponding higher power OF Il whole
number appears to be inyariable. hut
no mathematical demonstration there
OF has rs yet been offered.
In order to stimulate mathematical
discussion and demonstration Dr Paul
Wolfskehl. who died recently IN Darn
stadt. left In his Will provision for
the payment OF 100000 marks $50 000I
10 the first person who would afford
the mathematical proof OF the FerInat
formula for all quantities. The Got
finger Gesellschaft der Wissenschaf-
ten has the consideration of solutions
offered and the awarding of the prize
TO the successful applicant. Such cele-
brated mathematicians as Euler. III
richlet and Hummer have given proofs
which cover a number OF special cases.
but no one has RS yet shown that the
rule is absolute for all whole numbers
Scientific American.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
A MODERN SOUP STONE.
And a Word About the Treatment Of
the Ills OF Old Age.

The Medical Times Of New York
holds out to mankind n new beacon Of
hope In the form of an article 10y Dr
Samuel G. Tracy promising n cure
through electricity for the ills If old
age II is the arteries Dr Tracy
points out. that first show the symp.
toms Of senlIity When their walls lose
elasticity n man Is growing old The
cause Of the hardening Of y arteries
Is an Impure condition Of the blood
and II is here that Or Tracy suggests
that the electric battery shall get In its
beneiicent work. \ treatment which
DIR. Tracy proposes through use Of "a
hyfreX whatever that may he
"bombards the patient with millions
OF oscillations per second There is
an elaborate statement OF how the
thing Is 10 he done. winding III with
this significant remark This treat
ment must be seconded by strict atteu.
ton to diet and hygiene"
This last suggestion throws world
W NHHA upon kAtE " titflf At40tAtA anu vi
the same time reminds US Of "a story
which was current IN we'll ordered
nurseries about forty five years age II
was a story Of a vagabond Who beg
ged the privilege OF making soup over
the kitchen fire Of Il cottage from
smooth stone which he carried tn his
pocket First he begged 81 the kind
cottage wife the use OF her tire: then he
borrowed kettle; then he asked for
some water, for any old bone that hap.
pened 10 be lying about. for some vcg,-
tables. for pinch of salt AMI for what
not essential to the making Of n rich
soup. When the decocii1u was done
and eaten the soup stone was carefully
dried and returned 10 the pocket Of this
artist IN beggary TO serve some future
occasions Or Tracy's electric scheme
Is. we suspect. much Ike this soup
stone. since given strict attention 10
diet and hygiene" the rest Is always
easy. In truth. II there be anything
the matter with a man which strict
attention to diet and hygiene" viii nor
cure his family may Just as well brush
up their black clothes. -Argonaut
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
What We Owe 70 Our Coal.

when England loses her asceudcucy
IL coal production" said William stan
ley Ieyons. British political econo-
mist. In 1857. her fall viii lac quicker
than the Roman empires WAS after
Odoacer the Germanie barbarian. up
set the shadow throne Of The little Au
gustus and made himself king of
Italy" The United States. which V0s
low I'm the scale OF coal production
when that prophecy was made. has
since then passed far ahead Of Eng
land. or the more than Ion 0pp00U
tons OF coal of al sorts produced ln the
-thfied States In the calendar year
1907 much more than three fifths was
anthracite, and nearly aIl 81 this was
furnished by Pennsylvania
In 1880 the United states passed
ahead OF the United Kingdom IN vol
ume OF manufactures In fhe aggregate
and the lead has been ia rrasiug ever
since. In 1907 the United States to pig
iron production. 2Godo0on tons beat
the United Kingdom. Germany and
France combined In la0s our Sl20-
000.00O.OO0 of wea+th exceeds that or
the United Kingdom and France taken
together. which are our nearest rivals
on that roll Much ut ihe United
States Industrial and financial. prepon-
derance over the countries ~ the world
is due to the utilization of anthracite.
which started on Feb. Il, ls9s Les
lies Weekly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
kina snob.

Richard Nordh9usen in "kunstwart"
enlarges on the power OF new mon
arch whom he calls king Snob"
''Snob," he says. using the English
word despite the German emperor's re-
quest to omit the use Of foreign words.
''makes our fashions not only in our
theaters and our bookstores. but even
DEGREES at tine art exhibitions which
pictures shall be a Ia vogue. for. I'M
seen. be occupies place on the jury
Snob indicates also which of the com
posers are great Snob creates all the
art fashions which have their origin
In the large cities We should not be
deceived. or the imposing artistic
community which makes the laws for
the great cities OF Germany seven
eighths regard art with The eyes of the
know nothing They crowd TO the
front the men with big heads and legs
like matches and hinder the progress
OF those whose talent Is not supported
by clan ana bell. This power destroys
culture" The writer makes a power
ful plea against the rule Of king
Gn0b" and ''snobismus."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
THE HUMAN 0DOR.
Helen Keller Tells How She Reoog.
nixes Different Persons.

From cXhalatiuns learn much about
people | often know the work they
are engaged ia The odors Of wood.
iron. paint and drugs cling TO the gar
meats OF those that work In them.
Thus | can distinguish the carpenter
from the ironworkcr. the artist. from
the mason or the chemist. When Il
person passes quickly from one place
To another get "a scent impression or
where he has been the kitchen the
garden or the sickroom. | gain pleas.
urablc ideas of freshness and good
taste FROM the odors of soap. toilet wa
ter. clean garments wooden aud silk
stuffs and gloves
have not indeed, the all knowing
scout of the hound or the wild animal.
None hut tile halt ana the blind need
fear my SKIN IN pursuit. for there are
other things besides water stale trails,
confusing cross tracks. to put me ut
fault Nevertheless human odors are
as varied and capable Of recognition as
hands and faces The dear odors OF
those ! love are SO definite. So unmls-
taxable that nothing can quite oblit-
crate them II many years should
elapse before saw am intimate friend
again | think | should recognize his
odor instantly IN the heart Of Africa
as promptly rs would my brother that
barhs.
once, long ago In crowded railway
station a lady kissed ne us she hur-
ried by / had not touched even her
dress. but she left scent with her kiss
which gave me glimpse Of her The
years are many since She kissed me
yet her odor is fresh In my memory
II is difficult 10 put into words the
thing itself. the elusive person odor.
There seems % be no adequate yocahu-
larry ~ smells ana ! must fan back on
approximate phrase and metaphor
some people have vague. unsub-
stantial odor that floats about. mock
Ing every effort to identify it, II IS the
willo' the-wlsp ~ MY Objective expert
ence Sometimes meet one who lacks
q distinctive person scent. and | seldom
tnd such one lively or entertaining.
ON the other hand. one who has a
pungent odor often Possesses great VI
tally. energy ana vigor of mind From
Sense ana Sen>lblity." 10y Helen KEEL
Ter. In Century.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
Given Up To Die

b Spieged, 1904 n. Virginia St,
Evansville, Ind, writes For over five
years | was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caused me
much pain and worry. | lost flesh and
was an run down, and a year ago had
10 abandon work entirely. | had three
Of the best physicians who did me no
good and was practically given up 10
die Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended and the first bottle gave me
great relief, and after taking the second
bottle was entirely cured Why not
let it help you? For sale by p d.
Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill; Lloyd &
Blaine Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
Notice To Our Cu.tomer..

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend it
as safe remedy for children and
adults For sale by p. ID. COttingham
& Co.. Snow Hill. Md; Lloyd & Blaine,
PocomOke City
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28

Died from an accidental falling in
10 the river" was the verdict of the
Coroncr's jury which Investigated the
death of Charles Morgan, Of Seaford
whose remains were found in the Nanti-
coke River Thursday, after he had been
missing since November 4.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
Unequaled a. Cure for Group.

Besides being an excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles, Chamber
lain Cough Remedy is unequaled as a
cure for Group, says Harry Wilson Of
Waynetown. Ind When given as soon
as the croupy cough appears. this rene
dy win prevent the attack. 1t is used
successfully in many thousands Of homes.
For sale by p. D. Cottingham & Co
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
Q a - TIC Ia "A.
Ba.,,,hs 7Ihe Kind You Have knays BOgp
Signature Il &1HazIMx

AT Elkton James Caswell was con-
victed and sentenced to five years IN
the penitentiary for robbing the resi-
dencc Of Mrs. X. +. McClenahan. at
Port Deposit.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28
Prof II. A. Howell. OF Havana. Cuba
Recommends Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

"As long ago AS can remember my
mother was q faithful user and friend
of Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy, but
never ia nay life have | realized its true
value until now" writes Prof. H. A.
Howell. of Howells American School
Havana Cuba ION the night of Feb
ruary Bird our baby was taken sick with
a very severe cold, the next day was
worse and the following night his con
dtion was desperate. He could not lie
down and il was necessary TO have him
in the arms every moment. Even then
his breathing was difficult | did not
think he would live until morning. At
last | thought Of my mothers remedy.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. which
we gave. and it afforded prompt relief,
and now, three days later, he has fully
recovered. Under the circumstances
wogld not hesitate moment in saying
that Chamberlain Cough Remedy, and
that only, saved the life Of our dear
boy For sale by p D. Cottingham
& Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-28

While repairing buildings on his prop
erty at Frankfort, William a. Gum per-
mitted his insurance to lapse. A fire
destroyed them, causing loss of $500
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Announcement.
FOR state Auditor

To the People of the State of North
Dakota, to Every Newspaper with
in the State, and especially to The
Republicans of the State of North
Dakota:
I am candidate for the Office Of
state auditor. IS.
| am a Republican and shall abide
BIZ the action of the Republican vot-
.ers at the primaries in June next.
AS auditor from Cass county from
January, i S97, to March, 1903, / have
gained some knowledge of the work
connected with this Office and refer
TO my Official work as such county
auditor as a criterion.
The state auditor is the book
keeper and accountant for the state.
He is a. member of all the important
boards, needing his constant atten-
dance.
+ If elected to the office of state
auditor, I promise to make Bis
marck, the capital city, my home
during my term of Office and to per-
sonally supervise and direct the work
o. the office, and in all matters COM
ing before me as state auditor, or,
where as such have a voice, >.lall
deal honestly and justly, bearing in
mind the welfare of the people of the
state. Respectfully,
20. j. Olson.
transform this dreasy expanse int