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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Two Very Old Ladies'.

We have heard q great deal lately
about long-llved people. but It IL prob
able that the Oldest two people In the
world today are Frau Dutkievitz and
another old lady named Babavaslika.
The former lives at Posem, in Prus-
sian Poland. and was born on Febru-
airy 81, 1855. She IL therefore one
hundred and twenty-five years old.
The latter, however. is nine months
her senior. having been born In May,
1884.
She is still q fairly hale old woman,
and for nearly one hundred years
worked in the fields. Her descendants
number close on 100. and these now
make her a Joint allowance. She lives
at the village Of Bavelsko, whose
neighborhood she has never quilted
during the whole Of her long life. She
remembers events which happened at
the beginning Of last century much
more clearly than those Of the last
10 years.-Dundee Advertiser.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
An Unnecessary Confession.

A hearty laugh was Occasi0ned al
the Birmingham police court by q pris
oner who gave himself away in a very
delightful manner. The man was the
first on the list, and the charge against
him was merely one Of being drunk
and disorderly. He stepped into the
dock, however, Just at the moment
when the dock officer was reading out
Q few Of the cases which were to come
before the court that morning, and .
guilty conscience apparently led him
to mistake these items fer Q list Of his
previous convictions.
He stood passive enough while the
oflcer read out about q dozen drunk
and dlsorderlies, but when he came te
one 'shopbreaking'' the prisoner ex
claimed excitedly, THAT was eight
years ago, your honor" Everyone be
gan to laugh, and the prisoner, realiz
ing the blunder he had made, at first
looked very black indeed, but finally
saw the humorous side Of the matter.
and q broad smile spread over his face
His blunder did not cost anything
Birmingham Mall.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Rankarn and Rank Notas.

Four men, three Of whom were con.
nected with brokerage concerns in the
Wall street district, were discussing
United States paper currency and the
disappearance Of counterfeits. I'VE
are 30 sure nowadays" said one Of
the party, "as to the genuineness Of
bills that little attention is paid to
them in handling, except as to de-
nomination" To prove his assertion
he took a $40 yellowback from his
pocket, and, holding It up. asked who
could tell whose portrait It bore. No
one knew. and by way Of coaching
the broker said 1t was the first treas
urer of the United States. Again no
one knew the name. why, It's
Michael Hillegas," said the man
proudly. But in confidence, I'll tell
you, didn't know 1t i've minutes
ago."-New York Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Holiday In the States.

Washington's birthday is holiday
In all states. Decoration day in all
states but Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Labor
day 10 observed everywhere. Virtu'
ally every state has legal holidays
having to do with its own special af'
fairs-battle Of New Orleans in Louis
lana. Texan independence and battle
Of San Jacinto in Texas, Admission
day in California, and SO on. Missis-
sippi Is like the federal government
in lack Of statutory holidays, but by
common consent Independence day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas are OBJ
served. A new one is Columbus day
In q few Of the states.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
crlnnIa Rldaa RlexoIa.

George Anstey. aged ~, q cripple.
Of Leicester. England, is one Of the
most remarkable cyclists in the coun-
try. Both his legs are withered and
useless. but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with q two
wheeled pedalless machine, with .
padded tube covering the axle bar.
Across this he lies face foremost. and
with wooden clogs strapped to his
hands he propels himself along the
streets md roads in q marvelously
rapid manner. He has complete con-
troll of the machine, his hands acting
as pedals, steering gear. and brake
combined.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Vivid at Least.

Dr.. Hiram c. Cortlandt, the we'll
known theologtan Of Des MoineB, said
In q recent address:
Thomas A. Edison tells US that he
thinks the soul IL not immortal; but,
after all, what does this great wizard
know about souls2 His forte is cleo
tricity and machinery, and when he
talks of souls he reminds me irresist-
IDLY Of the young lady who visited the
Baldwin locomotive works and then
told how locomotive IL made.
"'You pour she said, q lot Of sand
into q lot Of boxes, and you throw old
stove lids and things into q furnace,
and they you empty the molten stream
into hole in the sand, and everybody
yells and sweArs. Then you pour it
out and let It cool and pound II, and
then you put It in thing that bores
holes in 1t. Then you screw 1t to-
gether. and paint It, and put steam in
II, and It goes splendidly; and they
take It to q drafting room and make
a bluep rint Of It. But one thing for
got-they have to make a boiler. One
man gets inside and one gets outside,
and they pound frightfully; and then
they tie II to the other thing, and you
ought to see II goi'"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
FASHION HINTS FROM PARIS
Increasing Vogue for MlngIIna the
LIghtest stun With Fur Of
Various Kinds.

There Is an increasing vogue for
mingling the lightest stun with fur.
One sees in Paris even embroidered
Indian muslin with bands Of ermine.
and It Is predicted that this mode win
hold throughout the winter. It has
certainly q charm all its own.
Because Of the scarcity and increas-
ing value Of furs taupe Is very much
in evidence, and so Is skunk. For err
mine, sable and fox one pays a small
fortune. Only astrachan seems for
the moment to be IN disfavor. But
this cannot possibly be for long. as Z
e. a fur that goes well with 80 many
things and has much distinction and e.
egance.
A Paris fashion which Is not 50 At
tractive and far more eccentric 10 the
use Of furs colored to suit the tint Of
the gown. This is pretty when the
tones are gray, and endurable when
they are those Of brown and yellow
but absurd and ugly In maroon an4
red.
Hats dive also a delicate sxampl1
Of the highest stuns with fur. Oh
lace and black velvet fur make
charming combination.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Not Altouether Dead.

Mr.. Robert Butler of Marlborough.
England, has had the peculiar expe-
rience Of hearing his death announc-
ed. He was attending the poor law
conference at Exeter when one Of
the delegates moved that, in conse-
Quence of the death Of Mr.. Butler,
which they all regretted, another gen.
tleman, whom he named, should be
appointed to ill his place as one Of
the representatives Of Wiltshire on
the central committee. Mr.. Butler
rose from his place on the platform
and announced to the conference,
amid much amusement, that, 90 far
as he was aware, he was still alive
and in good health, and would be
pleased to continue in the once II the
conference desired.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29

Few people who know mistletoO
only a. undesirable feature Of Christ.
mas decorations understand that the
plant is q parasite dangerous to the
life Of trees in the regions In which
It grows. It Is only q question Of
time, after mistletoe once begins to
grow upon q tree before the tree It
self will be killed. The parasite saps
the life Of the infected branches. For
tunately, 1t is Of slow growth, taking
years to develop to large proportions,
but when neglected, It invariably ruins
ell trees It reaches.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Prnttv Good Definition.

We hear some funny things in Fleet
street sometimes. and the following
definition of the height of aggravation.
BY q gentleman in rather shalky boots,
whom we encountered In q well-knOwn
hostelry the other day. struck US a.
being particularly choice.
THE eight Of haggravation, gentle
men," said this pothouse humorist, set
ting his pewter on the codnter and
looking round proudly, with the air Of
one about to let OF a good thing. the
eight Of haggravation-why. trying
20 ketch q flea out o yer ear with o
pair Of boxin' gloves."-London Tit
Bits.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Echoes Of Munchaussn.

II was an absent-minded traveller
who had lately taken to ballooning.
YES" he observed impressively. 1T
was a fearful journey. The machine,
q thousand feet up. and no more bal.
last, headed straight for Siberia, and
the rarefed air-well. you know a.
we'll as I do what effect that has on
n balloon. Yes, the peril was terri
ble." Then the old habit was. too
strong for him. THE wolves detected
our presence. A desperate race en-
sued. We felt their hot breath on the
nape of our necks."-London Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
An Alankan Luncheon.

Runners of woven Indian baskotry.
with white drawnwork doilies at each
Of the IL covers, were used on an oval
mahogany table. The doilies were
made at sitka. In the middle Of the
table q mirror held tall central vase
Of frosted glass, surrounded by four
smaller vases. all filled with white
spring blossoms. The edge Of the
mirror was banked with the same
flowers. Four totem poles were placed
on doilies In the angles made by the
runners.
Place cards werO water colors Of
Alaskan scenery. AbRlone shells held
sailed nuts. and tiny Indian baskets
held bonbons. The soup spoons were
Of horn, several Of the dishes used
were made by Alaskan Indians, and
the cakes were served on baskets.
The menu was a. follows: Poisson
q 10 Bering Sea (halibut chowder),
Yukon climbers (broilod salmon, 20
Eatoes Julienne), Snowbirds Rvec
auroraborealis (roast duck with jelly.
6hungnak river turnips. TanAna
beets. skagway hash (salad), Fair
banks nuggets (ripe strawberries ar
ranged on individual dishes around .
central mound Of powdered sugar.,
arctic slices (brick Ice creamy, Circle
City delights (SmaIl cakes), Klondike
nuggets yellow cheese in round balls
on crackers), Nome lrewater (co1ee).
-Woman's Home Companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29

disagreement about advertising arose
with q weekly" Journal.
Following It. an attack on us appeared In
their editorial columns; snOOring at the claims
we made particularly regarding Appendicitis.
We replied through the regular papers and
tho weekly" thought We hit back rather too
hard and thereupon sued for libel
The advertisement the weekly" attacked
az about claimed that In many cases Of appen-
dicitis an operation could be avoided by dis
continuing indigestiblO food. washing out the
bowels and taxing q predlgestsd food Grape
Nuts.
Observe We said MANY cases not all.
wouldn't that knowledge be q comfort to
those who fear q surgeons knife 90 they fear
death3
The weekly" writer said that was q lie.
We replied that he was ignorant Of the facts.
He was put on the stand and compelled TO
admit ho was not Dr.. and had no medical
knowledge Of appendicitis and never investi-
gated to md out II the testimonial letters TO
our Co. were genuine.
A famous surgeon testified that When an
operation was required GrapoNuts would not
obziats f. TFdS-
We never claimed that when an operation
u6a ranlISd trape-NuS would prevent H.
he Snrspon tostlnod bicEsTIS ISsT1SsI 6slps
"a b bTiug on en attack and bactoria vas
gropn ~ undlsestsd food frequently.
We claimed and proved BY other famous
experts that umdigSstsd food was largely
spOd4Ibls for appendicitis.
We showed By expert testimony that many
elsos are HEALED without q knife. bat b. stop.
ping ths ulo - food which did not flBspt and
Nhsn food ~ required aoain Z EsR helpful
g 80 ,sd food Nlleh dii n1f over
~ ~ .o1gnnl e 1gsn1
a ths r'tht rl11 d & 4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29

RHOME DRESS - Mulberry-colored
MI cashmere makes up smartly in
this style. The skirt is a circu.
lar pattern trimmed with silk en-
broidered galloon. The bodice has the
over-sleeve cut in with It; embroidery
and lace. with tiny velvet revers. form
the trimming; the vest and long
sleeves are Of finely tucked silk. The
fulness at waist is drawn in by vel
vet waistband. Materials required: 6
yards 46 inches wide. yards gal
loon. III yard lace. y yard velvet on
the cross. ~ yard silk % inches
wide.
Tweed costume-Soft greenish grey
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Rat Bounty ExeItsa MsrrImsnt.

Seattle, fearing the introduction Of
bubonic plague by rats, has offered q
bounty Of ten cents rat. This moves
Tacoma, safe from infection from the
sea, to raucous laughter, and the Led
ger says that the bounty, though not
intended for rodents Of Tacoma,
Everett, Bellingham and other popu-
lous and busy centers, has been And
ing its way into the pockets Of nom
residents Of Seattle for nonresident
rats. But the Joke would be on US II
It were found that our rat popula-
ton had found its way into the Seat
tie census"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Enull,h Women amnka plnes.

The latest fancy Of the woman
smoker is a pipe-not the tiny affair
that sufiices for the Japanese, but a
gCod-sized brier or a neat meer-
anhaum. The pipe Is boldly carried
along with a gold card case and chain
curse. For some time now the Gig
arctic has given place to q cigar.
small in size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired of the
cigarette, and wanted a bigger smoke.
London Mail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29

tweed is used for this costume; the
skirt is trimmed with a band Of the
material lightly braided. with buttons
and cord loops in front. The fronts
and back Of the coat are cut with
curved out pieces Just below the shout
der, In which a button is sewn; the
edge Of fronts is cut to follow the
same lines; buttons and cord loops
form the trimming. hooks being used
for the actual fastening. The collar
is braided all over. Large velvet hat
trimmed with a grey bird. Materials
required: 61s yards 46 inches wide. 10
buttons. 2 yards cord. yards skirt
lining. 5 yards silk for lining jacket.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Lhruest Of Whales.

The largest whale Of its type Of
which there Is scientific record was
captured recently on Port Arthur,
Tex. He measured sixty-three feet
in length, and was estimated to be
about three hundred years old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer, mate Of q United
States pilot boat, sighted the monster
in the shoals of the jetties. and the
crew of his vessel captured the NAM
NAL. The huge body was towed ashore.
exhibited and much photographed be-
fore being cut up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
For HatpIns.

To carry hatpins when travelling
make case the length of your longest
min and about liz inches wide OF
white or colored linen. Finish the side
and one end with q shallow buttonhol-
inc and bind the other end. Fold the
material twice Ike an envelope and
embroider the word "Hatpin" on the
outer fold.
Inside the case have a piece OF elder
down about half an inch narrower
than the linen and as much shorter IS
the length Of the nap. Through this
the pins are to be run. It can be
lifted out so that the case can be
washed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Taxa. LiIms.If sarlnuslv.

Nicola Tesla, dining by himself in .
hotels great dining room, takes q
table where he can be seen. Through
out his meal he wears a deeply stu
dious. q completely absorbed, attitude.
He may bring to the table q portfolio
filed with papers. These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event, he sits an eloquent tableau
Of profundity.-New York PresR
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
LIqhtnLnu chanae.

The Manager-Can you make quick
changes and double in few parts?
The Actor-Can I? Say, you know
the scene in Love and Holsters"
where the hero and the villain are
fighting, and q friend rushes in and
separates EN-? Well, played all
three parts one night when the other
two fellows were III.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
The nrlaht aide.

NebuchadnezSar was lurching In his
accustomed style.
"All flesh being grass" he reflected.
''this must be Beef . In Moved"
And chuckling hoarsely. he took an
other chaw.-Puck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29

Not in the English sense Of q
chrlstmas present. but as an early
nraparation for the fastapprOaching
season OF gift-glving.
To make them. cut pieces Of card
hard and cover neatly with fancy
waIIpaDer. thon lace the corners with
h.hr ribbon run through eyeleis and
SsI.oh 4 rIthon % ne TOP. win small
trrr and bn1cne1 ol f'|Ferei nfIIl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Acknowledgement.

You win admit that you owe Q
great deal to your wife?"
II should say So" replied Mr.. Cum
rox. Il wouldn't be invited to any OF
her receptions or musicales II l wasn't
married to her"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
Kindly lntsntlons.

"A man who enjoys seeing q woman
In tears 10 q brute"
II don't know about that" replied
Miss Cayenne. "0ne of the kindest
husbands know takes his wife to see
all the emotional plays"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29
DISQUALIFIED.

Her--My brother won FIRST prize In
that amateur guessing contest. but
they ruled him out as a professional.
Him-A> professional?
Her-Yes. He's employed in the
government bureau. you know.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-12-29

food, etc. ETC.. whioh has not been digested,
then when again ready for food use Grape
Nuts because Il 10 easy Of digestion3"
Or should the child be ct once carried on 10
q hospital and cut2
We have known Of many cases wherein the
approaching signs Of appendicitis have dis
appeared BY the suggestion being followed
No one better appreciates the value Of q
slilful physician when person Ii in the awful
throes Of acute appendicitis, but 'an ounce
Of prevention ID worth q pound Of cure"
Just plain old common sense 10 helpful even
nowadays.
This trial demonstrated Grape-Nuts food
is pure beyond -qu95fion.
It Is partly pFediSested.
AppendicitlS generally has rise from undi-
gested food.
u e rot always necessary tp operate
Il Is best to stop al iOod.
When ready 70 begin feeding use a predi.
gested food
Il Is palatabls and strong in Nourishment.
Il win pay me returns IN health 70 quit the
heavy breakfasts and lunches and use less
food but select food certainly known to con-
tain the elements nature requires TO sustain
the body. Nay We Be permitted 70 suggest q
breakfast Of fruit Graps-Nuts and cream.
two soft boiled eggs, and some hot toast and
cocoa. milk or Postum
The question OF whether GrapeNuts does or
does not contain the elements which nature
requires for ths nourishment Of the brain, also
q IT'S purity, WIN Be- treated N later news.
paper articles
Good food &c important and IL eject On TIE
body q llno Important
Ehor1'e 8 nennenn
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-16
CRUISERS ORDER FOR
COAL CAUSES LAWSUITS
Damages Claimed Because ADJ
miral Prescribed Delivery

An echo of the worldwide interest
created in 1905, when the Russian
cruiser Lena, having escaped from the
Japanese fleet, unexpectedly entered
the San Francisco harbor. was heard in
Judge Hunts court yesterday in the
trial of three consolidated suits arising
out of a contract made by John Roths
child & Co. to furnish the cruiser
1,1O0 tons of coal. The contract was
never fulfilled. Admiral McCalla, conf
rnandant at Mare island navy yard, for
bidding the delivery of the coal.
Macondray & Co. agreed October Is,
1905, to sell Rothschild & Co. the coal
for delivery to the Lena at $40 a ton,
but when the coal was rendered, IT is
alleged, the Rothschilds refused to ac-
cept it. Consequently it was sold in
the open market at a reduced rate,
and ,Macondray & Co. are suing Roths-
child &, Co. for S3,4s5 damages.
In a separate complaint Rothschild
& Co. sue Macondray & Co. for s1.100.
the profit they say they would have
made if the coal had been accepted by
the Lena.
The third suit Is by Rothschild &
Co. against the Barneson- Hibberd
company for s3,103, the value of canned
fruits purchased from Rothschilds.
The Barneson-Hibberd company re-
fused to pay for the fruit. saying that
they held from Macondray & Co.
an assignment of damages claimed
from the Rothschilds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-16
1910
TAXES TAXES
Notice to Taxpayers

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the taxes on all personal property
secured by real property, and one-half
OF the taxes on all real property. will
10th day of October, 1910. and viii be
delinquent on Monday. the 2Sth day OF
November. 1910. at o'clock D. m. and
that unless paid prior thereto Is per
cent will be added to the amount
thereof, and that II said one-half be
not paid before Monday. April "a. 1911.
at o'clock D. m. an additional per
cent will be added thereto.
That the remaining one-haIf OF the
taxes on all property will be PAYABLE
on and after Monday. January o 1911
and win be delinquent on Monday
April "a. 1911. at s o'clock D. m. ana
that unless paid prior thereto per
thereof
2 That all taxes may be paid at the
time the first fnstallment as herein
provided Is due and payable.
3. That said taxes are payable at
the office Of the Tax Collector 24O Mo
Allister street. between $3.50 a. m. and
p m. except on Saturdays. when the
fence Of taxpayers unable to attend
during the day the Office will be kent
open evenings to 8 D. m. from Novera-
Der IA to November 26. both DAYS In
elusive. excepting November 10 and "a.
No checks received after the 21st
day OF November, 1910. and the 17th
day of April. 1911, respectively Tax
payers win save much inconvenience
and delay by brin nging last years tax
bills and coming early.
UNSECURED Personal. PROP
ERTY TAXES payable Immediately.
DAVID BUSH. Tax Collector.
240 McAllister street.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-16
NEW OIL COMPANIES
TO OPERATE IN STATE
William Miller Graham Goes
East to Arrange Finances

Two new oil companies. consisting e
largely Of eastern and European capi-
tai. VIII soon begin operations in Cali
fornia on an extensive scale. One of
these corporations was promoted by NJ.
J. Laymance Of Oakland and its broad
plan Of development has been previ-
ous1y announced The other will be
fathered by William Miller Graham of
Santa Barbara and San Francisco. 1t
was Graham who organized the Cali
fornia Oilfelds, limited. a British con-
.cern and one Of the largest in America.
era aham left San Francisco 30 days
ago to meet his associates in New
York and to travel with them TO Paris
to confer with French fnanciers. A
dispatch from Santa Barbara, telling
Of Graham's plans. says:
Graham is to meet with John Hays
Hammond and others Of the Cont
mental petroleum company. which is
struggling TO defeat the Standard oil
company in its effort TO control the
supply OF oil 10 be used in the future
by transatlantic steamships.
"A few months ago William Mitchell
and A. Chester Beatty of New York
came TO this state and visited the oil
fields They were convinced that ii
was superb for fuel
Graham controls enough California
oil to supply all the ships and il is
known that he has entered into a deal
with the New York company The
visit to Graham in this city two weeks
go Of half a dozen New York multi
1nillionaires is also considered signifi-
cant After terminating the New York
transaction Graham will depart for
Paris TO take UP that end Of the deal