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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23
parison with those Of Europe or Amer
lea. are very reasonable.

puTlsOu WITH tnuhe VI buIupc VI anor
lea, are very reasonable.
At this juncture our ears are rs.
sailed by the most heart.rending
sounds that chill the blood in our
veins. II Is the European orchestra!
The smiling guide tells US: Euro
pean orchestra very nice-Japanese
people like very much!"
II Is to be hoped that their eur for
European music will develop with
their appreciation, for at present, with
the exception of the Imperial band,
and the one belonging to the Grand
hotel nj Yokohama, the orchestras and
bands In Japan are things to dream
about after dining on Welsh rarebit
and mince pie! And even the two ex.
ceptlons have many things to learn.
one In particular being that rag-time
coon sings should not be played like
funeral dlrges. The native orchestras
Of samiscn. drum and whistle. are q
positive relief In comparison. !
watched the fellow who played the
trombone. and he toiled so industrious.
ly at II. was reminded of the Irish
man who was watching German play
trombone. Presently. Dutchy laid
down his instrument and went out
for beer. Paddy investigated. and
promptly pulled the horn to pieces.
Dutchy returned.
who's meddled NIT my drom.
bone?" lie roared.
"Oi did" said Paddy. Here we've
been for two hours tryin' to pull 1t
apart. an Oh did II in wan minut!'
In the audience. men are hurrylng
about with large trays containing
bowls OF rice. fruit and tea. The peo-
pie are eating and drinking. The
children. who have unlimited priv
ileges In Japan, are running about I'M
rebuked, even though some Of them
climb on the stage, and peep under
the curtain.
A sharp noise, made by striking two
pieces Of hard wood together an
nounces that the next act Is about
to begin. The intervals between acts
are usually about ten minutes.
As the curtain Is drawn aside, the
pieces of wood tap together faster
and faster, until the stage is dis.
closed.
This time II is a house, the front
open, chrysanthemums growing about
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23
General Dem and

Of the Well Informed Of the World has
always been for q simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
poncnt parts arc known TO them TO DO
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
ccllcnt combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
ablo success.
That Is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuinc-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by oil leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
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give a clear light. We meet many
people carrying paper lanterns, so we
see that what has always been to US
merely a thing for decoration only, Is
In this toy.box OF q country an article
for practical use.
Having reached the theater. quite
an imposing building OF stone. We
enter the lobby.
"a man and woman are on the
stage. she crying. and he trying to
comfort herr Our guide explains To
US that she has been about to commit
suicide because OF the financial ruin
OF her husband.
The part Of the woman Is played by
T'akata, one OF the greatest imper-
senators OF women In Japan. There
are no actresses. all the parts being
assumed by men. This particular
atctor Is so conscientious, that, In or
der to retain the atmosphere Of his
impcrsonations. while at home he
dresses, talks acts. and generally COM
ports himself as woman would.
DanJlro, The most famous imper'
senator Of women In japan. Is report.
cd to have made up so perfectly as
n girl OF II, when he was G5 years
old, that when he went to his own
house and asked to see Danjiro, his
wife did not know him. and In n fit
of jealous anger. berated him for q
shameless girl, coming there to see
her husband.
Meantime, the play progresses. The
old man. who is relative of the girl
he has saved, gives her notes OF the
Bank of Japan for 5000 yen. Her tear
full gratitude and his modest deprecia'
tion of his generosity Is as fine bit
of acting as may be seen ON any stage
In the world.
Her husband approaches. and the
old man runs of, across the "Flowery
Way" begging her not to let his char
ity be known.
The husband is suspicious, and asks
her why she was talking with that
man. Her promise given, she cannot
answer, and after fiery scene, he
spurns her, and the curtain is drawn,
to the solemn banging Of a drum, and
the high pitched mournful song of
some one in the distance.
Danjlro owns the finest curtain In
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the door. At intervals the shrill note
of an insect is heard.
Sata, the great actor. is seated on
the floor; he is in state Of intoxica-
ton, and keeps drinking from a bot
tie in front Of him.
His father.in.law Is pleading with
him to grant divorce to his daugh.
ter, as his constant intoxication and
ill-treatment Of her are hard to bear.
The drunkard refuses, and the scene
between the men Is a powerful one,
q knowledge Of the language being I'm.
necessary in order to appreciate their
really great acting.
The revolving stage, used In all
japanese theaters, is seen In this act,
as the entire stage turns, bringing into
view a different scene, the old mans
house.
The play proceeds through several
acts, to q European or American, in
rather a disjointed manner, and with.
out much sequence, but with no lack
of fine acting.
Just before the last act, the fishers
bring In the sandals and clogs that
have been checked, 80 there will be no
confusion and delay when the theater
10 out.
But three days are allowed for re-
hearsal, and In that time they must
be letter perfect, for a Japanese audi.
ence Ia q critical one.
Appreciation is announced by clap
lug the hands, but audible comments
are frequent.
When we 60 out BUR rickshRv.
men, wrapped In their rugs, hurry
from the gallery where they have
been enjoying the play. The orchss-
ira and the electric lights are Hot
the only innovations in this theAter.
The idea Of a play Of modern Japan
ese life Is entirely new and We were
fortunate In seeing the first perform
ance OF one of the few modern plays
ever enacted II japan.
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THE PART He PREFERRED.
Subtle Meaning In Poets Criticism Of
Decollete Costume.

Joaquin Miller. the poet Of the sier-
ras. is something of q recluse and
rarely comes into San Francisco. but
when he does he is made a good deal
OF q lion. On his last visit he was
one Of the guests at q rather formal
dinner at O friends house where he
stayed overnight. His hostess had
known the poet since her childhood.
so she felt privileged. next morning. to
discourse to him Of the beauties Of
the Partisan gown she had worn the
night before-beauties which seemed
to have escaped his observation.
Mr.. Miller listened to all that she
had to say and remained silent.
"But didn't you really like the
dress?" pleaded the lady.
"Well." replied the poet. IT did like
part Of II well enough"
The lady frightened.
'Indeed?" she said. "What part?"
"The part you had on" answered
the poet: and that ended the discus
sion.-Lippincott's.
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The Funny Things One Sees
By
MARSHALL P. WILDER
Copyright. by Joseph u. Bowles.)

lCupyright, by Joseph IL. boWlcsJ
The theater has always been IA
vorite form OF recreation among the
japanese, and especially beloved OF
the Japanese woman. for II II her only
amusement. and the only public place
where she may accompany her nus
band.
The theater of old Japan. with Its
strutting legendary heroes, It's ancient
costumes, and actors who carried their
own lanterns in order TO light the ex-
pressions of their faces. Is practically
a thing of the past. While many OF
the old customs still survive, modern
inventions and appliances have been
grated upon them to the effect Of pro-
ducing some startling contrasts. The
Japs, eager to grasp European ideas
and fashions. have made use of some.
but left many az they have been for
generations.
We may go ut any hour, so suppose
we start AT five. On our way. we are
sure to see every characteristic OF
street life. The Japanese. in their
eagerness to adopt European ways
and customs, have swallowed such a
large meal they are not able TO digest
It; and no better illustration Of this
can be found than their pretcntious
and truly wonderful street signs. as a
specimen of English as she is Tapped,
the following, culled from a choice,
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and might say, startling, collection.
Is respectfully submitted. The spell.
ing and punctuation are especially
worth noting:
On q bakers cart
BY CAKE & A PIECE OF. BREAD.
Over a ladies' tailor shop:
DRAPER, MILLENER & LADIES
OUTFATTER.
The ribbons, the laces, the wells, the
feelings. tfrillingsO
Over furniture shop:
CHAIR. COCHON. (couch?) & NAT
TIES (Mantels?)
On dairy window:
PEST MILK. (rather alarming, but
probably means BEST).
On druggists:
BEST Pertaining WATER ANTI
FLEA.
Over a laundry:
We most clearly and carefully wash
our customers with
cheap prices as under.
Ladies eight shillings per hundred.
Gentlemen seven shillings.
A dentists sign:
NOTES.
Our tooth is a very important organ
for human life and countenance as
you know; therefore when 1t Is at
tack by disease or injury, artificial
tooth iu alao vary uaaful
Japanese substitute for coffee:
JAPAN INSTED OF COFFEE.
More men Is got dropsg Of the legs
who us (use?) this coffee, which ia
contain nourish.
Photographers studio:
PHOTOGRAPHER EXECUTED.
Over a barber shop:
HEAD CUTTER.
Over a tailor's:
THE EUROPEAN MONKEY JACKET
MADE FOR THE JAPANESE.
reserve the gems Of the collection
for the last:
FULIsH. RUTTR. CRtAM. Milk.
(Fresh Butter, Cream, Milk.)
Over an egg shop;
EXTRACT OF Fowl.
Our rickshaws STOP ard ott men
iisht their paper lanterns. 1t seems
absurd TO have paper lantern for
practical use, but the little candles Of
Kreenish gray wax burn steadily, and |
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complaints for many
years. and cannot
tell what agony I
endured from back
ache. My linn b 8
were swollen twice
natural size and my
sight was weaken
ing. The kidney Sc
cretions were d Is
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they hold four people, who kneel on
mating rugs.
The best sests. are the boxes along
the sides OF the balcony, which also
hold four people, and cost six yen.
As a yen ID Worth so cents Of Amer.
lean money, 1t may be seen that the
prices Of Japanese theaters, w sGtn-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

To insure the direct and quick cleans
ing of the system, take Garfield Tea, the
Mild Herb Laxative. Il purifies the blood,
eradicates disease and brings Good Health.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

Two secrets Of popularity are keep
q cheerful courage burning and say
nothing but pleasant things about peo-
pie or say nothing at all.
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STAT. OF ono ,.U.: c cn,,,s o. TOLEDO IS.
partuer Of tho nrm OF r. J. CHENEY Co.. doing
business in the City Ut Toledo. County and state
aforesaid, and that said nrm will pay the sum o.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CArARRH that cannot DO cured BY the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE. .-
evorn 70 before me aud subscribed In my presence,
A. w. GLEASON,
.1ls Sor4rr Pu..,o.
Hairs Catsrrh Cure 10 taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
avatem Send for testimonials. FREQ.
'''''' FL. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Bold by all Druggists. 15c.
Taks Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens tho gums, reduces h
Aammstion, allAys pain, cures wind eoliv seotue
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There isn't much hope for Q deaf
man who Is unable to hear the noise
Of Q paper dollar.
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Assist yourself and heaven win a.
sist you.-Latin.
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RAISED FROM A SICK BED.
After Being an Invalid with Kidney
Disorders for Many Years.

John Armstrong. Cloverport. KY.
says: II was an invalid with kidney
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NOTHING MORE TO SAY.

Pardon my question. but how do
you know your wife doesn't wish you
to take out insurance."
"Well, I'll tell you. She's got a no
ton I'm going to survive her and that
1t will be collected by No. e."
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Danjiro owns the finest curtain in
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Our rickshsws stop, and otr men
tight their paper lanterns. 1t seems
absurd TO have d paper lantern for
practical use, but the little candles Of
Sreenish gray wax burn steadily, and
The Dickinson press., 1908-12-12
Our Guarantee

We will guarantee every purchase
during this Sale, and will take back,
exchange o. refund your money on
any purchase not satisfactory.
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prices. Mr.. Norris said that this re-
ferred to companies outside the Inter-
national Company. The question Of the
distrust OF the committee by the pub
fishers came up, and Mr.. Norris ex-
planned that he did not think the pub
fishers meant to criticize the commit
tee, but rather the creation Of the COM
mittee as a means Of causing delay
and probably OF defeating legislative
action at this session. Mr.. Mann re-
piled: "If your aspersions Of this COM
mittee don't worry you any more than
they. worry us, all's we'll"
The committee took an adjournment
until Monday. when Mr.. Norris will
continue hts testimony.
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consular board in Canada has fixed

consular board in Canada has fixed
the price Of print paper at s3S ton
+. o. b. at the mills. and said that
Canadian companies have been sell
ing their product in the United States
at 81 less ton. duty paid. than 1t
can be bough: for from producers in
the United States. He said that the
international Paper Company and 9TH
err manufacturers OF print paper in
this country have been buying extern
sively pulp woods and timber in Cam
ada. Mr.. Sims thereupon asked wheth-
err the removal of the import duty on
wood pulp would not be discrin,ina-
ton against American woods.
Mr.. Norris replied: "My informatio
is that the spruce supply in this coun-
try is largely owned by paper manu-
.facturers, and they are holding 1t for
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DEFENDS HIS WIFE

James and Frnnk King and Patrick Scott
Have General Fight, and All Arrested.
Seeing Patrick Scott apparently about
to bring down chair on his (king's)
wife. James King ran to the woman's
rescue. drawing a knife as he went.
He stabbed Scott in the right arm. and
there was much excitement. Frank
king went to the help OF his brother,
and Scott turned and fled The trouble
first occurred over some money. Each
side swore out warrant for the other
and the whole crowd was arrested by
Policeman Lear. Scott's wounds Were
treated by Dr. Hinchman. James King
who runs restaurant on South Sew
enth Street, was bailed. All are colored
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INVESTIGATION OF
PAPER TRUSTS

Continued From First Page)
that market to anticipate and meet
its demands.
The largest OF these paper-makers.
the International Company, has actual
ly reduced It's output OF news
print paper In ten years. and he said.
"he. would prove that the company is
not selling as much newspaper for do.
mestic consumption to-day as 1t did
ten years ago.
Specializing In Lands.
Mr.. Norris asserted that the $5.ooo,-
900 the International Company borrow
ed in 1905 with which to build ten
machines. had been diverted to other
uses by abandoning the legitimate
field Of manufacturer, "and engaging
in gigantic speculation in Canadian
woodlands"
After Mr.. Norris had concluded his
preliminary statement. Mr.. Mann. the
chairman OF the committee. said that
what the committee wanted was In
formation and he added 1t was ready
TO receive any facts which the asso-
citation had to present.
The question arose whether the com.
nittee would call upon the lnterna-
tional Paper Company and other manu-
7acturers OF paper to produce their
books for examination.
Representative Miller remarked tina.
the committee intended to have all the
facts in the case.
Mr.. Mann said that what the com
mittee desired to get at at once was
whether the publishers claim that re-
moval Of the duty on wood pulp would
cause a decrease in the price OF print
paper. and whether the publishers pro-
posed TO support before the committee
the charge that the so-called paper
trust is a conspiracy in restraint Of
trade within the meaning OF the law.
Enormous Advance.
Mr.. SIMS suggested: 81 would like
to hear your reasons why we should
pass the Stevens bill, and what the
effect would be IL we passed 1t. ask
this question as one who is in a friend
/. attitude toward that bill"
In reply, Mr.. Norris stated that the
price of paper to the newspapers Il
now $3.50 per hundred pounds. re-
cent advance from the former prevail
ing price OF $3.50. He said the pub
fishers would furnish the committed
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the future and buying their supplies
in Canada for the present.
Makers Alto Buyers.
Mr.. Norris instanced case wherein
the Houston (Texas) Chronicle bought
paper in Canada at $36 ton. Mr..
Mann then asked why the Canadian
producers were not favored by buyers.
Mr.. Norris said the reason was that
paper could not always be obtained in
the Canadian market: that dozens of
that the paper companies allot the mar
ket among each other was declared by
Mr.. Norris. He said this fact was
shown by the constant refusal of COM
panies to quote at all when applied
to by consumers who have been al
lotted to another company, or, instead,
the quoting by them OF prohibitive
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JUDGE JOHN L., NoIEN.

( a,
Odd-Fellows Of the various lodges
in Richmond and Manchester will as
semhle at the Bijou Theatre this at
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock to participate
In the exercises incident to the cele-
sary Of the order. The speakers wiz
be some of the most eloquent and
prominent members OF the organiza-
1ion.
Judge John l.. Nolen. Of Tennessee.
will speak by special invitation on
the history Of the Odd Fellows. Judge
Nolen Is one of the most prominent
Odd-Fellows in the world. In 1855 he
was elected grand master of the order
in his native State. In 1890 he repre-
sented the State OF Tennessee In the
sovereign grand lodge. Two years ago
he was elected deputy grand sire. ana
at the September session this year he
will be elevated to the office OF grand
s!re-the head OF the whole order.
Noted Speaker.
During his service as a member OF
the sovereign lodge, Judge Nolen
served as chairman Of the legislative
committee and also Of the committee
on international relations. He was ac-
tive In organizing the Rebekah branch
OF the order whose membership Is
made up almost entirely Of women
Judge Nolen has been described as
a typical Southern orator, and 1t IS
said by those who have heard him
that he places the meaning OF Odd
Fellowship before his hearers IN a
way that few others can equal.
BESIDES this address Governor Swan
son win speak, and General G. G,
Vaughan, grand master Of the State,
will talk especially on the growth Of
the order in Virginia. The speakers
!, will be introduced by .Ltautenant-Goy-
ernor j. Taylor Ellyson. ss
~ Mrs. Mary Willie Pattee will render
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MIR. II. LYNN TUCKER.
Mrs. MARY WILLIE PATTIE.

The exercises will begin not later
or Odd Fellow or not, will be admitted
after half an hour In advance OF this
time, Those bringing ladies will have
the choice Of seats, The ushers Will
be on duty by $3.50 o'clock
viii Exemplify Here.
10 view Of the feet that " has been
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several solos, and will sing In a duet
With Mr., r. Lynn Tucker, Mr.. Tucker.
render solos between tho addresses. In
the singing OF the odes OF the frater-
nifty, Mr. n Wiley Davis. this grand
secretary, will take the leading part.
The accompanimenta win be played by
Mr.. Manly h, Ramos, q pest grand rep
Preventative, 3s
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charge of stealing bicycle from r.
X. Gilbert. OF No. 1000 West Broad
Street. 1t is claimed that the wheel
was standing in the yard when
Fletcher came by and took 1t along
with him.
The boy became III in the Second
Station, where he was locked up, and
Dr.. Hinchman. Of the city ambulance
corps, was called in to attend him.
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der the auspices Of Northside Lodge,
No. 2s2. and many OF the most promi-
nent men II the Masonic circles OF the
city were present.
After the address the beautiful and
impressive services were conducted BY
DR.. j. ". Eggleston, grand master OF
Masons in Virginia. assisted by DR..
George w. Darlington. grand secretary.
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HOW NEW CHURCH WILL APPEAR oMPLETED.

and Mr.. Julian Gum, master Of the
Northside Lodge. The religious exer-
.cises were conducted by the pastor,
the Rev. c. B. Arendal1.
The new church is being built at a
cost of more than $4,000. and when
completed will be one of the hand
soonest places of worship in the sub
urbs.
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Friday evening. May sth. before the
twenty third quadrennial session OF the
General Conference Of the A. NJ. e.
Church, when 800 leading negro bishops
and ministers of the world will gather
here. Good citizenship" Is announced
as Senator Foraker's subject. Booker
Washington willralso make. an ADDRESS.
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with exact quotations showing wha.
print paper was costing publishers at
practically all the consuming points
in the United States. Touching the
point OF control of spruce wood. from
which the pulp is made, Mr.. Norris said
that the companies which supply 20
the papermakers the wood for the
manufacture OF pulp are subsidiary
concerns: that the president of the
subordinate company makes contracts
with himself as general manager of
the parent company. by which the
price to be paid by tho latter to the
former Is fixed. He said that the
daily output OF the International Pa
per Company Is 1900 tons OF print pa
per. representing the output Of thirty
mile.
| He informed the committee that the
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BECAME ILL IN STATION
Henry Fletcher, White, Ii Accused OF
Stealing Wheel from r. X. Gilbert.

I.enry Fletcher. a interchangeable
white boy, was arrested last night by
Policeman Clark and Palmer on the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-26

With splendid address by Mayor
Carlton Mccarthy and speeches by
prominent residents OF Highland Park,
the cornerstone OF the Northside Bep-
list Church was laid yesterday after
noon in the presence Of a very large
gathering. Invitations had been ex-
tended to the Masons OF Richmond TO
attend the ceremonies, which were I'M