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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18
Good Friends

To see ourselves interiorly, we are
fain to borrow other mems eyes;
wherein true friends are good inform
ers, and censurers no bad friends
Sir Thomas Browne.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-18

Growth of Petroleum Industry.
The petroleum industry OF the United
States has increased eight fold in the
last 80 years, quadrupled in the last 20
years. and more than trebled in the
last decade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
MORSE ON PENSION

yard in the rear Of the office. Jerry's
driver proved to be the hold-up. Rob-
bling himself, he pretended to be the
victim of bandits. To carry out his
deception the driver had fired one
shot into the wall and was about to
fire again. Just then Jerry got an
idea. He suddenly backed the wagon
the wheel hit the revolver, turned 1t
and the bullet buried itself in the
drivers leg. The seeming mystery
surrounding the robbery was solved
soon afterward.
Eighteen years ago. when the popu-
lation of Spokane was less than 15,OOO
Jerry and his team mate were bought
by the company, the price paid being
5000. They made the rounds together
until 1899, when the mate died. Jerry
was put between the shafts Of a single
wagon and he made the rounds alone,
simply because he would not work
double. He never forgot his team
mate.
Jerry became the pet Of the office
force, the favorite of merchants and
of the barn men through his intelli'
gence and gentleness. He always had
box stall. Some time ago one OF
the horses in the barn became Ill.
Jerry was put in a single stall that
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
LARGEST TURTLE is LANDED
ST. Louis Fisherman Captures Snapper
Weighing 81 Pounds-Measured
SO Inches.

st. Louis.-John Frerichs. Of 1927
North Broadway, made almost a rec
ord catch when he landed a swapping
turtle measuring sc inches in diameter
and weighing 81 pounds at Blur lake
on the East side. AS a result Frerichs
and his friends enjoyed a dinner in
which turtle soup was the principal
course.
Frerichs was fishing near Center
Vile station when he saw the turtle
summing itself at the waters edge. He
thrust a stick at the snapper and II
grabbed It. 1t refused to let 60
which served Frerichs' purpose very
we'll. The turtle pulled one way and
Frerichs another, and Frerichs was
victorious. He landed the turtle on
the bank and tied It securely with q
rome.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Aerial Toy.

four or FIVE inches long and connected
by a thinner strip. Bend these wings
near their ;enters till what was or
iginally the top of one becomes the
lower side, thus forming q pair OF
blades like the propeller Of boat or
Of an airship. for that matter.
Then take a stick about eight inches
long and from an eighth to a quar-.
ter of an inch thick and nail the
wings to one end of 1t. This done,
hold the device with the wings up
and then stick between the palms Of
the hand. Give 1t a twirl or two,
with the last motion shooting 1t
forth into the air and you will be
surprised to see It sail straight for
ward for a distance of from 20 to
30 feet before 1t begins to descend
an inch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
DANGER IN LEATHER.

giving up the old process for the
chrome for light leather, but 1t Is not
yet very popular with heavy manufac-
turers.
81, have heard of continual COM
plants that it draws the feet badly.
Chrome tanning is the latest word
in tanning in England" the manager
of a we'll known Strand firm of sad
dlers said. I'VE only use 1t for one
particular strap on saddles which go
to South America, and then 1t is so
padded that it touches neither horse
nor rider.
THE process makes leather as near
ly as possible waterproof. 1t Is still
in it's infancy.
IF chrome tanning is properly done
there ought to be no danger, but If
done hastily by unqualified people,
chronic acid and other chemicals are
left in the leather and are dissolved
out in the Precipitation, so that
chrome sores and other mischief
might be caused"
"Chromates in solution" said the
medical officer Of health for large
district, have a poisonous action and
also act corrosively on the skin. Chro-
mic acid is a strongly acid liquid and
in some cases the workmen preparing
it or using it in various processes SUI
fer severe ulcers"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Jerry, Equine Detective, Given A.
l0WanCe for Services.
Corporation, Recognizing Eighteen
Years Of FalthfuIness, Will
Make Life Easy Rest Of
Animals Days.

Spokane, Wash. - Jerry, faithful
servant and one.time detective, has
been pensioned by a great express
company after serving that corpora
ton for IS years.
Jerry is not an ordinary being. Un-
like many who have fitted into the
scheme Of a great business, Jerry
never would work on Sunday, how
ever pressing might have been the
occasion.
Jerry is bay gelding 15s hands
high and weighs 1850 pounds. He
was foaled in 1886. Jerry's pedigree
is not worth mentioning. He was a
work horse and served Is years with
out day of or vacation.
Besides faithfully pulling the
wagon. Jerry has guarded the COM
pany's treasures. Several years ago
here apparently was hold.up in the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
NEW YORK MAN NEVER KISSED
Incidental to Engagement Handsome
fastener Makes Blushing Admls-
sion-Llkes Girls.

New York.-Can man live AZ years
in New York, with all its pretty girls
without kissing or being kissed? Here
"a one man who says he can. He
poiuts to his own case as an IN
stance, and the other day he told why.
DIN w. Hill, secretary of the Car
negie Safe Deposit company, Is the
man. He is over forty, handsome, well
groomed, and bears all the outward
marks of a man-about-town.
But Mr.. Hill has at last fallen a
victim to Cupids darts, and he blush
inRly admitted his engagement to
Miss Martha Brown, daughter OF Mrs
Slater Brown Of Seattle.
"The young woman is now IN New
York purchasing her trousseau," MT
Hill said, land she expects her mother
here shortly.
"Until now have never been IN
1--we with any woman, have never
kissed woman, or even thought OF
nroposing. I had intended to keep my
engagement secret until Miss Browns
mother arrived, and then let her make
the announcement, but the false re-
norris that l was to marry stenog-
rainier named Miss Brown In the en-
ploy Of the Carnegie Trust company
had to be corrected"
Mr.. Hill admitted that he liked the
akirls well enough, but said that he be-
q .ieved that no man had a right to kiss
one until after marriage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Experts Opinion Is That Blood
Poisoning May Result.
Cheap Grades Of Shoes Made From
Skins Not Properly Prepared Oft
en- Cause Trouble to Their
Wearers.

London.-Beware Of cheap boots.
In their leather, If tanned by a re-
Gently utilized scientific process, there
may Turk a grave danger to health.
Blood poisoning is the danger to be
feared, and according to an experts
opinion blood poisoning In a form ex'
tremely difficult to cure.
In the north Of England a case Of
blood poisoning from this cause has
just been reported, and the victim, an
inspector Of the National Society Tor
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
was rendered very seriously Ill.
While attending a police court wear
ing a pair of boots Of the kind warned
against, he collapsed, and his skin
turned from its natural color to blue
and then to black.
He was taken to a hospital, and
oxygen had to be administered to re-
vive him and 1t was not until week
afterwards that he was well enough
to be sent home.
Tanning leather by means OF chro'
mic acid is the source Of the trouble.
An analyst on the stan OF the
Leathersellers' company's Technical
college described the dangers OF this
form of tanning.
THE process was invented by Prof.
Schultz in 1887, and 1t is known as
chrome tanning. At that time they
could not make 1t a practical success
and It remained in the experimental
stage for many years.
IAN American firm then took 1t up
and It is now the pioneer OF the pro-
cess. The poisoning is due to chro'
mic acid, and occurs when the tanning
is not carefully done.
THE skin first goes into a bath OF
chronic acid, and is then changed
from the acid to a base-bath, In which
the acid is neutralized by reduction
with hyposulphite. If the chronic
acid is thoroughly neutralized the
leather is then perfectly safe and
harmless.
But II any free chronic acid 4 left
in the leather, blood poisoning may
result, and in the manufacture OF the
cheaper grades Of leather there is
danger that the process may not be
completely carried out
'In a factory a man who works at
the chronic acid bath is generally put
to work at the reducing bath too. &c
that any chronic acid in his hands
may be neutralized. II 1t is not he
gets chrome sores. which are very
dangerous and are dificult to cure
Lanoline is largely used and recon-
mended now.
Chrome tanning IL generally used
for upper leather and not often for
roles, because when Wetted 1t gets
very slippery.
"A large number Of tanners are now
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
COVER POSTERS OF BALLET
Members Of Old Ladies' Home Resent
Billboard Pictures Of Women
seantlly Dressed.

wiIkesbarre. Pa.-opposite the Old
Ladies' home in this city is a dead
wall. which is used to advertise at
fractions at some of the local thea
ferS A billposter put up a number of
rosters of ballet dancers clad in
9audy and scant attire, The inmates
- tbe house. who saw them from their
windows, were indignant.
they held & consultation and then
resolved on action. They procured
q number of newspapers, and with
haste and pot made their way to the
,onposite side Of the street and covered
ne lover limbs of the dancers. and
we're much pleased with their work.
one Of them remarked; There
powl guess decency viii not be out
Faged."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

the ailing animal might have the box
Now this was not to Jerry's liking. He
had been wronged and he knew 1t. he
set his slant heels to work, making
room rapidly. He was ready for the
big posts when the barn men led MIN
to his stall.
Jerry was punctual. When the sew
en- o'clock whistle blew, he left MS
comfortable stall and calmly walked
upstairs to his wagon, backed between
the thills and waited to be harnessed'
He was willing to work, but he was as
willing to quit. Promptly at SIX
o'clock in the evening Jerry started
for the barn. No hitching weight
would deter him, unless 1t had peen
fastened to the pavement.
Jerry knew his way around town,
too, and never missed stop. He mad
watched the city grow to 10000 popu'
lation. He saw History structures
take the place Of squatty brick build
ings, but in the hustle OF develop
ment he kept up with the times.
Having earned his rest, Jerry VIII
be sent into a pasture in the Spokane
valley, about five miles from the scene
of his labor. He will run knee-deep
in clover and alfalfa with the fragrant
odors from surrounding orchards and
the perfumes of wild flowers to whet
his appetite and WOO him to sleep
when the sun has slipped behind the
western hills.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
curfew Tor Normal studentn.

Spokane, Wash.-At a conference of
housekeepers and Normal school fac.
ulty at the State Normal school at
Cheney, to consider the care Of stu
dents in homes, a free discussion, led
by Miss Johnston, dean Of women, out
lined a policy. Standards Of living
were unanimously agreed upon as ad-
visory. some Of which follow:
Study hours viii be maintained the
first four nights Of the week from $50
TO 1880 o'clock. Sitting up later than
this win be discouraged. Going to en-.
tertainments on these nights or receiV.
ing company Is dlsapproved.
students may have company or 20
out two nights q week. but must be IN
by 10 O'Clock.
The housing Of boys and girls IN he
same house is not approved
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Jade Of aWl.work-shoes.

Made Of awl-work-Shoes.
Mean to a degree-The temperature,
II you multiply a vowel by a vowel,
what instrument will you make?-
Axe (AxE).
which fruit is never single?-The
pear.
Which fruit revels in histOry7-The
date.
which tree fOrbids suicide'-The
olive 20 live).
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
A SURPRISE.

Young Benjamin was coming down
The stairs as youngsters do.
Pausing at every step to stamp
Upon each tiny Dhoe.
And peepIng through the banlsters
He laughed aloud In glee
And held his wooden elephant
That all below might see.
Alas! when nearly down. the toy
Fell from his needless hand
And crash upon the marble floor
With heavy thud did land.
A startled step did Baby make.
With terror in his eyes.
And he. too. landed with q thump,
And that was the surprise.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
REASON FOR PETERS TEARS
Wire From Bale Of Hay Caught In
Mouth Of HIppo2otamus Caused
Big Animal to Weep.

Peter cried steadily for nearly q
week, and the keepers at the Bronx
zoo in New York could not imagine
what was the matter with him. Peter
could not tell them, because he had
never learned to speak English, and
he was only a hippopotamus, anyway,
He Just stood in his big cage and let
the tears run down his cheeks. He
would not eat, and all he would do
was open his mouth so wide that you
might have showed a bale of hay into
It. It was a bale Of hay that had
caused all the trouble. When, at last,
the keepers looked down into the back
Of Peters great red mouth they saw
that an iron wire that had been used
for baling hay had been jabbed into
the flesh and was sticking there. 1t
was no wonder that Peter cried and
could not eat. The keepers fixed the
hippo's jaws open. and then one Of the
men reached in and tied cord to the
wire. II took three men to pull 1t out,
but they did 1t, and then Peter went
to work on the dinners that he had
not been eating.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Lord's Prayer on Coin.

!, New York.-A curious specimen Of
ne aue work Of q famous old Ameri-
IN enrraver, A. W. overbaugh, has
come to light in a little staten Island
1o~n. The relic IL an ancient gold
s,Iiar A the center Of which, in a cir
~ one-slxth Of an inch in diameter,
r-aIbau9h engraved the Lords pray
me inscription cannot be seen
Ish the naked eye, but Is distinct
~ 80 I'D Of glasses. The engraving
~ done o. . wager
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
"SPoHN'S.D

This is the name of the greatest Of oil
remedies for Distemper, Pink Eye, Heaves,
and the like among all ages of horses. Sold
by Druggists, Harness Makers, or send to
the manufacturers. $50 and $l.0O q bottle.
AGENTS wanted. Send for free book. Spohn
Medical Co.. Spec. Contagious Diseases,
Goshen. Ind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
MOST INGENIOUS LITTLE TOY
Few Turns Of Hands Sends II Spin
ming Across Room-In Line
With Aerial Craze.

A most ingenious little toy that is
right in line with the present craze
for things aerial is that here depicted.
It is so simple that anybody can make
1t and 1t will amuse the children for
hours. Take a strip Of thin. light
metal-aluminum 4 you can get a
piece of this, or celluloid. Cut out Of
It a pair of ..lliptical wings, each about
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, Csc,
SOC, $1.00. Murine Eye Salve In
Aseptic Tubes. Csc. $500. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Youthful Reason.

A Sunday school teacher, after
reading the story Of Ananias and Sap
phira to the juvenile class, asked:
Nov, children, why doesn't the Lord
strike everybody dead who tells 4
Her
"'Cause," answered bright little
fellow. there wouldn't BE ANYBODY
left, hardly
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
The Family GROWER.

why are you weeping, little boy?"
IT broke de pitcher"
well, there's no use crying over
split milk"
"G'wan! Dis wuz eer."-Louis-
vile Courier Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
An ExaetInu Personaue.

Il suppose you find life easier
since the summer boarders have
gomez"
Nope" replied Farmer Corntossel;
"we're workin' an, worryin' just as
much as ever tryin' to keep the hired
man contented."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
80 They say.

stranger-I say, my lad. what is con.
Iidered a good score on these links?
Caddie-Well. sir. most Of the gents
here tries to do It in as few strokes as
they can. but It generally takes q few
more.-Scottish American.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

1t seems as though women's styles
change so often merely to keep mems
noses down to the grindstone.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Her Tribute.

Randall-How did you like the MIN.
tary parade, Ida?
Miss Rogers Gloriousl never saw
enough men in all my life before
Harper's Bazaar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Both Unpardonable.

agnes says she will never have
anything more to do with Gladys"
(which did Gladys recommend? A
dressmaker or q summer hotel?"-
Harper's Bazaar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

Mrs. WInslOw's Soothing Syrup.
alRyS palm cures Windco &c bottle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

When the patient man is once
aroused he makes up for lost time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03
Pettltls EYe saIve Restores.

No matter how badly the eyes may be
diseased or injured. All druggists or How
ard Bros, Buffalo. n. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

When 1t comes to facing an enemy
some men show their retiring disposi-
tions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

Anything left to be done at your
leisure seldom gets done.-S. Martin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

GOOD HOUsEKEEPERS.
Use the best. That's why they buy Red
Gross Ball Blue. At leading grocers cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

We surely owe to men the same
duty as we owe to pictures-to try and
see them in the best light.-Emerson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

Important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

Many who used to smoke l0c cigars
now buy Lewis Single Binder straight Sc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-03

Signature snain &rH2zzM
In Use For Over so Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-31

meet with the Philadelphia Brigade.
Plans are being made by John W. Fra
zier. adjutant of the brigade of Phila-
delphia veterans.
Gettysburg Reunion.
''Twenty-three years ago writes
Colonel Frazier. 'as the files of The
Richmond Dispatch on the morning of
July 8. 1887. will show. a far greater
event took place than the recent
Springfield incident Three hundred OF
the survivors OF Pickett's Division
clasped hands In fraternity with the
same number from our brigade at Get
tysburg. and were our guests for three
days
The fear expressed by Governor
Mann is that the time is too short to
permit the gathering together for the
trip of sufficient number of Con-
federate Veterans to make the occa-
sion interesting. He hopes that such
movement will be successful. and
us Indicated above. will probably at
tend in person.
Colonel Frazier. noting an an.
nouncement on the Philadelphia bull
<letin boards that "the Governor OF
Kentucky and his staff will head a
delegation of Grand Army Veterans to
the encampment at Atlantic City"
hopes that there will soon be an an
ernor Of Virginia and his staff will
Army and United Confederate Vete-
rams, to attend the reunion of the
Blue and the Gray. the North and the
South, at Atlantic City, to be held un-
der the auspices of the Philade
Brigade and Pickett'S Division
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-31
FAVORS REUNION
OF BLUE AND GRAY
Governor Mann Will Probably
Attend Big Meeting at
Atlantic City.
RIFLE TEAM IS NOW READY
Transportation Issued to Candi-
dates-Organizing Parole
System.
RIFLE TEAM is NOW READY

Provided a sufficient number of Con-
federate veterans can be secured to at
tend. Governor Mann will give his APP
prevail TO the projected reunion of the
Blue and the Gray at Atlantic City
on September is. In any case, 1t is
probable that the Governor will at
tend.
On the date indicated. the Philadel-
phia Brigade Association. composed OF
the survivors of the Sixty-ninth, Sew
senty-first. Seventy-second and One
Hundred and Sixth Regiments of Penn
sylvania Volunteers, will meet in the
auditorium of the Steeplechase Pier, at
Atlantic City. Fired by the successful
visit of A. P. Hill Camp, of Petersburg.
at Springfield, Mass, recently. 1t is
planned to extend an Invita- ton to r,
e. Lee, and George E. Pickett Camps
OF Veterans. OF this city, with any sur
vivors Of Pickett's Division from else
where who may desire to attend, to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-31

bury are granted writ of error in
their suit against Bessie w. Jones and
James E. Johnston. from the Circuit
Court of the city of Alexandria. The
litigation involves the title to lot
in Alexandria, on which bank buildings
were erected a good many years ago.
The papers bark away back to 1900,
and even earlier. when streets were
laid out in the ancient town.
B. F. Batchelder, executor of B. NJ.
Batchelder. deceased. claims to be ag-
greved by a decree rendered by the
Circuit Court of Norfolk county In
case entered against him by Erdela F.
Randolph The latter sued to have an
nulled and set aside a deed to the late
B. NJ Batchelder carrying title to three
tracts Of land in Norfolk county
! 1t Is claimed that Mrs. Randolph and
! her late husband owned the property.
and that 1t was about to be sold for
| delinquent taxes Mr. Batchelder was
trustee in a trust deed given on one
of the pieces of property deed was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-31
MAKING PAROLE SYSTEM

Officer VIII Keep in Touch With All
Released Prisoners.
Rev. ]. T. Mastin. secretary of the
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tions, has his hands full endeavoring.
with all his other work. to systema-
tie the parole work of the State
Penitentiary and the two reform
schools. The two latter were already
in fair shape. but the task of get
ting in touch with the paroled men
from the State prison has proven Inn
mense- An assistant has been Sc
cured for the vacation months to do
the preliminary work.
1t is required. before the Peniten-
tiary Board Issues paroles to men
with good prison records who have
served half their terms. that they Sc
cure employment. This requirement
has been complied with, but greneral-
ly, when the man has left the prison
nothing more is heard. The defects OF
the system, or rather lack of sys-
tenn. lay in the want Of parole OFF,
Ger. The last Legislature gave this
work to the State Board of Chart
ties.
Every man released on parole will
be kept in touch with. He will be
protected from the rapacity of en-
must make regular reports. If he
gets into more trouble he will be
brought back to serve the remainder
OF his sentence. Only few days ago
Secretary Mastin accidentally found in
a police court a man who had been
released on parole.
Private Discharged.
An order was issued yesterday by