Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-08-20

How did you get here. old LAA!"
an my airship."
Road good"
"Cloudy."-Life.
In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Is not
next to godliness; its next 20 impos-
sible.-The News.
III I were you." said the old bache-
lor to the benedict. I'D either rule or
know why"
WELL" was the reply. "as I already
know why. suppose that's half the
battle."-Atlanta Constitution.
Bicker-Dolng wrong Ii simply fol-
lowing the line OF least resistance.
Knocker-Yes. It's rs easy rs falling
on the Decalogue.-Life.
my boy, I'm indeed, surprised to
hear such profanity from you'll" yep;
amt It great? An I'm only six years
old."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Wifey-Didn't you get soaked last
night, dear? Hubby (absent minded
ly)-Yep; had to be bailed out.-Yale
Record.
A beautiful illustrated catalogue
will be sent free to those interested
In business education. For q copy
address Lawrence Business College,
724 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan.
PAINS CARNIVAL OF NAPLES"
Pains magnificent pyrotechnic
spectacle Carnival of Naples" will be
seen In all Its fiery realism and spec
tacular grandeur in Kansas City. an
the Circus Grounds for two weeks
commencing Monday. Auugst 3rd.
which It is stated by the management,
will be the only engagement OF this
famous and interesting display In the
state.
Those OF the general public who
have never had the pleasure of wit
Messing one of these thrilling Pain
Exhibitions, have no conception of the
magnitude OF these displays. their
startling realism" or spectacular
beauty. They are o delightful blend
Ing Of all the most popular features Of
the circus, hippodrome. spectacles.
pantomine, carnival fetes, mimic war
fare and scenic splendor, in conjunc-
ton with q most beautiful display Of
Pains celebrated fireworks.
Fully five hundred people are utiliz-
ed in this marvellous "Neopolitan"
spectacle and FIVE acres of massive
scenery will stand for a representation
of the beautiful Neopolitan city, at the
foot Of treacherous Vesuvius. This
mimic reproduction Of the city on the
Bay OF Naples. will in itself be a reve-
lation, and the spectator will find It
hard to realize that he is gazing only
upon a painted city, SO marvelously
real is the work Of the artists
There are brilliant pageants and
solemn professions, pretty ballets and
sensational acrobatic and aerial spe-
cialties, races and feats Of the hippo
drome, boxing, wrestling, fencing.
gladiatorial combats, etc., by skilled
performers and famous athletes. These
feats of gaiety are but incidentals to
the tragic episodes depicted, and in
the midst of the festivities occurs the
terrible eruption of the Volcano Of
vesuvius and the destruction Of the
city. This scene cannot be depicted
in cold type, but its realism is start
ling.
The nights performance concludes
with a fifteen hundred dollar display
Of Pains beautiful Manhattan Beach
fireworks, showing aerial; aquatic and
"set" pyrotechnical novelties never
before seen here or elsewhere. A big
military band renders music for the
occasion, and vast portable amphi-
theatre provides comfortable seats for
ten thousand people. Reservations for
seats can be made at the Owl Drug
Store on August 3rd for the entire en-.
gagement.