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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-02-27
TO THE VOTERS or TIL
CITY or BAXTER
SPRINGS.


State of Kansas, county OF
Cherokee, city of Baxter Springs,
|ss.
All voters of the city of Baxter
Springs, county of Cherokee,
state of Kansas, are hereby re-
quired to register at the Office of
the city clerk of said city not la
ter than ten days before election
day, which will be the first Tues
day in April, 1908. The city
clerk of said city has opened a
new set of registration books and
all persons are required to regis
ter in said books within said pre-
scribed time to be entitled to vote
at said election.
Witness my hand this 18th day
of February, 1908.
C. M. JOINS, Mayor.
Attest: GEO. c. Common,
[sEAL.] City Clerk.
The las You Like 1t" club en-
tertained the Avon Club" on
last Friday at the home of Mrs.
T. H. Goodwin. A very inter-
esting, numerous and unique pro-
gram was given. Mrs. E. c.
Gaines opened the propram by a
beautiful instrumental solo; this
was followed by a paper from
Mrs. Goodwin, which was highly
applauded. Mrs. Thompson gave
a most interesting talk and to
the majority of members of both
clubs was an eye opener to the
need of work by not only club
women, but others in our town.
Mrs. Harvey's numerous recita-
ton was received with applause
and highly appreciated. Mrs
Binus' unique letter for the bene-
fit of the Avon girls was a decid-
ed hit. Mrs. Ed. Posters vocal
solo was rendered in such man
ner as to call forth renewed en-
cores. At the close of the pro-
gram :the members of both clubs
were called upon to write ashort
verse in rhyme about George
Washington, for which a prize
vsssgixeeto Miss Amelia Bisch-
cfsEergei for the best Miss
Grae Perkins kindly assisted in
the pleasures of the afternoon by
rendering some beautiful instru-
mental solos. Refreshments were
served after which members and
guests joined in the Virginia
Reel This ended q most en-
ioyable afternoon. AGuEsr.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
W4NT JERSEY FOR TAFT.
Murphy and State Committee Ready
for UOrk-Busu IN Hudson.

Former Governor Franklin Murphy, chairman OF
the New Jersey Republican State Committee, issued
a call Yesterday requesting the members to attend
a meeting of the committee Friday August 4.
at 2 D. n,. at its headquarters in Newark Organi-
zation will be perfected for the campaign Mr.
Murphy will be reelected chairman
It is the intention of MI Murphy and his associ-
ates to prosecute a vigorous campaign IN New
Jersey for Taft and Sherman. notwithstanding the
fact that the is conceded to the Republlcar,
nominees by the Democrats. The campaign proper
will not begin much before the middle of Septem-
ber in ali probability not Until after the primaries,
which take place September 2 Efforts VIII be
made to have both MI Taft and Mr.. Sherman
speak in New Jersey.
The Hudson County Republican Committee Will
be convened as a convention August y to nom
mate the regular or organization ticket Tor tne
open primaries in September.
The nomination for Representative from the sth
Congress District is sought by several men, among
them Assistant Prosecutor George T. Vickers, OF
Jersey City and Clarence Van Deren, OF West
Hudson
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
WRIGHT At SEA GIRT.
Nezo Jersey Militia Drills for Secre-
tary of Var at State Camp.
Especial Correspondence of The Tribune

spOn0ence
Sea Girt n. J., July 31--General Luke E. Wright
Secretary of War. received A cordial welcome at
Camp Fort to-day. During the three hours of his
stay he took part In public option rendered to
him by Governor Fort, reviewed the New Jersey
and United States troops stationed here and had
luncheon with more than one hundred leading citi-
zens of the state.
General Wright arrived at the camp about 10
o'clock He accompanied by General j. Frank
lin Bell chief of staff, and aid, and Coonei
Austen Colgate ana Major Wilbur F. Sadler, jr,
of Governor Forts personal staff. The crowd NJ
visitors the camp of the largest In us
history, and every town from Atlantic Highlands
Toms River sent its quota of residents to honor
the Secretary of War.
Shortly after O'Clock the Secretary OF ar started
for New York private of William u
Eesler vice-presiderft and general manager OF the
Central Railroad of New Jersey. The trip was by
way of the Central Railroad to the Atlantic High
lands and by boat Manhattan in the course
of which the Secretary had opportunity 70 see
harbor. On the trip to New YORK Generai
Wright was accompanied by General Bell and
Major Sadler.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
DOG PREVENTS ROBBERY.
T.. c. Conrerse in Pistol Battle at
Summer Home.

Greenwich. Conn., July 31-The sharp ears and
keen scent of a collie dog owned by Edmund c.
Converse a director Of the United States Steel
Cooperation and president % the Fairfield County
Golf Club. undoubtedly saved his masters home
being robbed Thursday night.
Rushing out of the house at 10 o'clock the dog
barking furiously direct a hedge the
watchmans cottage. about hundred feet away
The watchman, following the dog suddenly found
himself looking into the muzzles of revolvers held
by three men on the opposite side Of the hedge
He was told TO keep quiet, but the dogs barking
soon brought Mr. Converse with his revolver, and
the woCld-be burglars took their heels.
The watchman and Mr. Converse opened fire
them and it returned. One of the fugtves
dropped. probably hit. but his feet in a
moment. and all three disappeared in motor
that had evidently been waiting for them near by
Sergeant Andrew Talbot and Policeman Patrick
Flanagan hastened the manor in automobile
but the only clew they found small black
felt that. The telephone cable. private one run
ming from the village to the manor, found cut
a few days ago, and il is believed that this
part of plot of the robbers Illustrate any
attempt 10 call the police when the robbery
discovered
To-day's shooting the first in which
eral years ago Mr.. Converse's daughter, Mrs An
tolnette Morrell set upon in the village by
masked man, who hac entered her house in the
night She was shot and severely wounded that
her lie was in danger for many days
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
LLoYDs DRAW LINE AT SHEATH GOWN
Britishers Decline to Issue $4,000 Policy on
CONSIGNMENT of Dresses

Evidently the British business man, typihed by
the members of the London Loyds. does not believe
that the sheath gown is destined TO become pop
ular in the United States. At rate, the mem
bers of the famous London insurance company re-
fused to issue policy for $4,000 consignment
Of sheath" gowns recently imported from Paris
by Bloomingdale Brothers.
The uptown merchants, feeling somewhat skep-
tical as to lust how well the latest Partisan
would take with New York women. asked Isdor
Kahn an insurance broker at No. 205 Broadway. TO
obtain a policy insurng the sale Of the gowns-in
other words insure the popularity of the
sheath" gown.
willing to write policy anything. from the
election of William Jennings Bryan to the safe
guarding of an automobile racecourse the fuctu-
ations Of the stock market. promptly applied for
policy on the sheath gowns To his surprise.
however he was TO use his words, turned
down cold" He applied to several other companies
he
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
AUTO CATCHES RUNWAY.
Mounted officers Horse Falls-He
Takes Machine.

Using his horse until it fell. and then pass
irg automobile. Mounted Patroln1an James A.
DW.yer, of The Coney Island station. caught a
hridle!ess runaway horse in Ocean Boulevard
last night and saved the five occupants of the
surrey to which il attached from serious
injury death
Raphael Arkin, of No. 1856 45th street, Brook
l3n; his three sons and Miss Molle Yackin. of
No. 1121 Fulton avenue. The Bronx, in the
surrey at Neptune avenue and the Boulevard.
when the bride broke and the horse became un-
manageable. The animal was at a fun run
when Dwyer ranged alongside and tried 20 stop
him by pulling his name and gripping his
nostrils.
His horse stumbled and Dwyer was
thrown heavily to the roadway. A passing auto
mobile was hailed and the policeman ordered
the at the wheel to break as many speed
records possible. After mile of exciting
riding tne automobile came alongside the horse
and Dwyer jumped for the horses neck. He
swung him into q tree the right side of the
road, and stepped him.
None of the occupants of the surrey in
jured
II was the tenth runaway which Dwyer has
stopped this season
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
ROW OVER GOSPEL TENT
MINISTER'S IN Il RUMPUS.
The Reu. Mr. Lyle Charges the Reu.
Mr. Graft uith Grand Larceny.

There services last night in the big
tent at Claremont avenue and 191th street As
matter of fact, the tent not there IL was
carted away early in the evening. because it was
big for the few that sought spiritual comfort
under IL. And because IL was too big IL the
innocent cause OF a lively of words between
agents of the evangelistic committee of greater
New York and the Rev. John Newton Lyle, who
was in charge of the tent. The discussion reached
such stage that the Rev Mr.. Lyle had fellow
preacher. the Rev. George Graf. and man named
Joseph Taylor arrested. and made Jealous at
tempt TO have both held on charge Of grand lar
ceny. Their offence consisted in tearing town the
tent and trying 10 take 1t away Mr.. Lyle had
heard rumors that his spiritual camp was to be
taken down and guarded it carefully all Thursday
night.
When the Rev Mr. Graf and Mr.. Taylor reached
the site Of the camp yesterday. accompanied by
a number of laborers. Mr.. Lyle OWNED their
purpose and protested loudly. But the men went
to work and had all the ropes drawn, when Mr.
Ivle rushed to a nearby police station and lodged
a complaint against the Rev. Mr. GraH and Mr.
Taylor. A policeman was sent and he did ms
duty" He arrested-the two-the preacher and tne
Lyman Both were treated like any unfortunate
ubo falls into the hands of New York police. The
Rev Mr. CRAFTS pocket knife was taken from him
and then both men were marched 10 tAe Harlein
police court.
The clerk refused to register the complaint. and
Magistrate House commended his Judgment he
looked at Mr Ilyle for a few moments. remarked
that grand larceny serious charge for one
minister to make against another, then soiemnly
decreed that Mr. Lyle had no cause for action
The best thing for all concerned the masls-
trate advised is to get together and settle thls
little affair amicably That course would De more
in keeping with your calling. gentlemen
Mr. Lyle positively displeased The matter
NAV he broupbt 10 the attention of tine next meet
ing of the evangestic committee for final ad)ud-
cation The Rev. DIR. c. l. GoodeH, OF Caivary
Methodist Church. Harlem, lis chairman OF thaI
body. The committee has its headquarters IN the
10-0r
4sth street There it said that the tent nad
been put up against the best judgment OF the COM
mittee Mr. Lyle had set forth, II was salo' thaI
the neigh afforded opportunity Tor glorious
work for The cause of religion but members of the
committee who had visited the camp reported that
some nights there were less than hundred per-
sons in attendance
The summer evangestic work Is supported oy
ueI knovn cit zens John 5 Huyler and Miss
Helen Gould are among the largest contributors 10
the work.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
MITCHELL BEGINS WORK.
Takes Charge of Ciric Federation
4greement Department To-day.

1t was announced Yesterday at the headquarters
Of the National Civic Federation, No. PSI Fourth
avenue that ex-President John Mitchell OF the
United Mine Workers OF America would take
formal charge to-day OF his office as head OF
the trade agreement department of the National
Civic Federation.
He had for some time been chairman of this de-
partrnent but it was honorary office, and he
was not supposed to devote all his time TO IT, Inc
business of the department became so important
that it was decided to make the place salaried
one.
Mr. Mitchell said yesterday that he would re-
main q member of the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor but would not take
any part in the political campaign.
The reports that | was to take an active part
in the campaign he said. probably arose from
the fact 1 talked of candidate for
Governor of Illinois and at another time as candi-
date for Vice President. The holding or becoming
a candidate for political Office never appealed u
me, and 1 shall attend strictly to the duties of my
new Office
AS to the criticisms OF President Ciompers by the
members OF American Federation of Labor unions
and the charges that he had pledged the labor
to Bryan he said that Mr.. Gompers had not
been treated in fair spirit He had dine nothing
but what he authorized to do. declared Mr..
Mitchell
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
NORTH CAROLINA STOR VI
Tsco Dead and Crops Badly Dam
aged by Heavy Flood.

Raleigh N c.. July 31.-Two children drowned.
and most of the navigable rivers. crops badly
damaged and in large areas of lowlands entirely
DESTROYED is a partial record Of the effects in
Eastern North Carolina of the West Indian
storm that ra sed on the Atlantic coast yesterday
and moved inland to-day. accompanied by a
rainfall that was record breaker in some sec
tions and amounted to 9.75 inches at Newbern
At Kinston nine inches CT rain in four days is
reported, and in the city main streets are i'm
passable to pedestrians. The Norfolk g. South
ern Railway bridge over Southwest Creek be-
tween Knston and Caswell, is submerged and
traffic has been blocked all day. Traffic is tied
up also the Kinston Snow Hill Railroad. the
track being washed away for some distance.
No trains from Wilmington or Goldsboro have
been able to reach Newbern to-day because Of
washouts on the Atlantic Coast Line tracks, a
space of ten miles in place being reported
unsafe River traffic there is stopped. Trains
on the Washington & vandemore Railroad are
tied I'D bv sweshouts and river traffic and fish
ing at standstill
The bridge of the Norfolk & Southern Rail
way between Morehead City and Beaufort re-
Gently built at cost of millions of dollars, is
reported unsafe, and no trains are passing
over it.
At Roper two children are reported drowned
In the flood The chief damage in inland sec
tions has been caused by the torrential rains.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
MrNTYRE INDICTMENTS DISMISSED.

The Eve indictments against Thomas A Mcintyre
who died in Baltimore or Wednesday, were dis
missed Yesterday by Judge Foster in the Court of
General Sessions They for grand larceny
and resulted from the failure of T. A. Mcintyre &
Co. in April.
A Jury was enpaneed TO try these in July
but the trial was adjourned to October owing to
McIntyre's Illness under s29 900 bail
Judge Foster also dismissed the Jurors.
Partnership schedules of the New Jersey firm of
T. A Mcintyre & Co.. hled yesterday, place the
liabilities az 1928 So and 81 3s7 1S The
latter consists of money on deposit with the Com
mercial Trust Company Of Jersey City. Sixteen
creditors named. Other schedules flied for the
"a me branch OF the Mcintyre firm BY James f.
Hulshizer give the liabilities sl1 0G) and
81 I35 g. Included IN the latter stocks and
bonds estimated TO De worth sl254
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
COUNT INDICTED HERE.
Won Gordon Seefeld Charged with Swindling
a Woman

Count Frederick Won Gordon Seefeld. who is
being held in Rhode Island charged with swindlfng
a hotel in Narragansett Pier. yesterday in
dcted by the grand jury of this county The in
dictment charges the count with fraudulently OBJ
tanning money from Mrs. Louisa c Cammack who
says that Seefeld represented himself silent
member Of the firm of K. Holligan & Co. brokers,
of No. Ill Broadway. and obtained money from
her which she says he appropriated for his own
clares that last spring While she living at the
Waldorf she met the count and his American wife.
The count represented himself a broker. and
May l she says she gave him 1885 to buy Union
Pacific stock. She alleges that she received
the certificate of ownership and her money was
not returned to her. Soon after this the Seefelds
left the Waldorf. Mrs. Cammack says she heard
nothing of them until the counts arrest.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
MRS. BEN TEAL AND MoUsLEY HELD
Magistrate Fixes New Bail at $4,000 Each
Miss Fleming Still in Tombs

Miss Mabel MacCauslan's story Of a plot TO manu-
facture testimony against Frank Jay Gould in HIS
wifes suit caused Magistrate Corrigan yesterday
TO hold Mrs Ben Tea and Harry S MoGsley- the
private detective, for trial New bail fixed at
5000 each Miss Julia Fleming is still in the
Tombs.
we put in no defence before the magistrate" i"
said Maurice b. Blumenthal. counsel for Mrs. Teal.
''as Mr.. Gould was not required 10 answer Our
questions calculated TO show that tn. complaining
witness actually did him in Bessie De Vote S
apartments last March; furthermore were un-
able TO trace Bessie and bring her to court
When the trial before a judge and jury comes we
shall be able TO break the seal at present on Mr..
Gould's lips bring Miss De Eole from -ier MD
ing place with result both will 3e required
TO testify
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
COURT VoIDS BELT LINE LEASE.
Metropolitan Receivers Ordered "Not to
Adopt" It-May Rent Cars and Power.

a formal order was issued yesterday by Judge
Iacombe of the United States Circuit Court In
structing the receivers of the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company mot adopt the lease made to
II on October Il. 1892 by the Central Park. North
& East River Railroad Company Of the Fifty-ninth
Street Crosstown and the East and West Side Belt
lines. All question of accounting between the two
companies reserved for future determination.
rent sell cars, horses power to the Central
Park company.
Commissioner Eustis of the Public Service Com
mission told three representatives of Bloomingda e
Brothers. whose store at 59th street and Third
the commission to-day the matter OF service TO
be given by the Central Park company lie could
say nothing what arrangements would be
made for giving transfers and from the seth
street crosstown line
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01

William Walton acting pastor CT the Bedford Ave
nue. Congregational Church and the defendant
was the Rev j. L. Aylesbury, pastor OF the Cor
'cna Methodist Church
According TO the story told by Dr. Ayiesoury- ne
lent s4o to his fellow clergyman about thirty
wears ago 70 be used in marketing his patent ap-
pIiance for snufing and extinguishing candles Dr.
AvIesburv saws that this loan was never repaid
and when he discovered the other day that MS
former friend was in Brooklyn he promptly "r0'e
DIR. Walton a vigorous dunnins letter
Dr Walton replied by summonins the Corona
astor TO court and there admitted having received
the $40 from Dr. AyIesbury. but declared the money
vaz in the form Of investment. and was not
a loan.
Magistrate MurlOns discharged the prisoner WI"
oi ,,d advised the cIerEymen to talk things
over but thev staIked of court without speak
ing to each other
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
SUBWAY EXTENSION OPENED TODAY
First Regular Train Run or Broadway
Branch to 242d Street

The first regular train the extension OF
the Broadway branch of the subway run
through to the new terminal 242d street, at the
southwest corner OF Van Cortlandt Park at 1
O'Clock this morning No changes in the regular
schedule the former terminal 230th street will
be
An experimental train of two over
the extension Yesterday morning, among the pas
sengers being Frank Hedley, general manager. and
George II. Pegram. chief engineer of the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Company. and Commissioner
E,ustis of the Public Service Commission
Hereafter the station which has been at 2s0th
street will be 23lst street, the other stations
north OF that point being 23Sh and 2i2d streets.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
CHARLES MURPHY, PLUMBER. INDICTED

The grand jury yesterday returned indictment
against Charles Murphy. member of the firm OF
Keith & Murphy. plumbers. charging him with
attempted extortion against Bing g. Bing builders
The grew of Il strike called building
under construction by the Bing firm. Murphy is
alleged to have demanded money TO have the strike
called of.
Leo s Bng Of the firm OF Bing & Bng. A. A.
Herzog and John o. Neill, the last named walking
delegate for the Journeyman Plumbers Association
were before the grand jury witnesses. ONeill
admits it is said. that he called the strike on
the Bing building.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
NEW YORK MAN As PROXY FoR PRESTON

The Socialist Labor party was thunderstruck yes
terday by an announcement from the headquarters
of the National Executive Committee that NJ. r.
Preston, now serving sentence for murder. who
was nominated as its candidate for President
had definitely refused 70 accept. a council was
hastily called and August Gillhaus. engineer of
this city was nominated for President proxy"
for Preston Gillhaus has agreed TO LET Preston
select the Cabinet If he is elected.
Daniel De Leon has been nominated for Congress
in the 9th District
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
SARATOGA LID RISING.
Gambling Houses Not Wide Open, but Show
Signs of Being.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Saratoga. N Y. July 31.-The lid was raised in
Saratoga tonight just bit 1t not off.
and there danger it dropping back but
those who wanted the fckle goddess of
chance could be accommodated If they knew the
countersign The gambling houses not wide
open as was the for two weeks last year but
there was man the door and more business
was conducted the sneak, the saying is
here.
Up TO late hour there police interference
and the opinion is general here that if things
along quietly for three days the village may
be wide open next week.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
BOLIVAR. BIGGEST ELEPHANT, DEAD.

Philadelphia July 5.-Bolvar, said to be the
largest elephant in captivity, died in his prison
house the geological gardens here tonight The
big fellow had only one rival in captivity. Jumbo
The latter was taller but Bolivar was much
heaver. weighing six tons. For twenty years he
had been confined in a small inclosure at the ZOO
Bolivar is supposed to have been nifty or
fifty-eight years old He was bought by Adam
Forepaugh about thirty years ago
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
SUSPECTS IN BONFIRE MURDER.
Two Poles Arrested by the Greenpoint
Avenue Police

Patrolmen Mates and Bircdy. CT the Greenpoint
station, williamsburg. arrested two Poles
last night suspicious characters in connection
with the murder of the woman whose body was
found in the bonfire in Williamsburg Thursday.
The men described themselves as Julian Kusnski
and Valentv Eorkorsky. farmhands. each twenty
two years old. Borkorsky had in his possession
IS women's handkerchiefs and small
geld pin. such TO pin the back
OF her shirtwaist. The other man had g in his
pockets. They caught. after chase, in a
saloon at Norman avenue and Newell street.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
STEALS LEPER WIFE.
General WardweH Carries Her
across Border Into MericO.

Los Angeles July s1.-Determined that he
would not be separated from his wife. who is a
1eper and has been confined at the county hos
pital Brigadier General David K Wardwell, re-
tired, veteran Of two wars. has stolen her from
the institution and rushed her across the Mex
lean border, where he declares he will live with
her until death separates them.
No attempt will be made to bring them back,
the officials say they both threaten to end
their lives If forced to live apart.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-01
WRECKED ON COAST OF LABRADOR

St Johns n F.. July 31.-Reports received to-day
from La ,abrador indicate that least forty fishing
vessels were wrecked in the northeaster which
swept that coast early this week. All but three
men OF the crews reached shore, but fully 400 of
these were without food shelter for several days
and their suferinss severe. The disasters
thus far reported all within hundred miles
north of Indian Tickle. No news has come yet
from the vessels of the fleet the extreme north
ern coast.