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The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-09-04
okLAHoMA-TExAs RAILROAD
Connects State Capital With Cattle
Country to the South

Oklahoma City.-Connecting Okla
homa City by a direct line with the
rich territory embraced in the fertile
counties of Canadian, Caddo, Washita
Kiowa, Greer and Jackson, entering
Texas at Childress and tapping the
greatest cattle breeding country in
the United States, thence to the Gulf
of Mexico by way of Ell Paso, is the
route proposed by the oklahoma,
Mexico and Pacific railroad, charter
for which was granted by Secretary
Ben f. Harrison,
Plans for this railroad had been
perfected to the point of filing arti-
cles of incorporation while Oklahoma
yet was a territory, but Immediately
we're abandoned when article TX, sec
tion was written into the state con-
stitution. With the repeal Of that
provision at the August election,
these plans were revised, and ac-
ecrding TO the amended articles OF
incorporation, the officers will be JOS
eph E. Kirkes, president and general
superintendent; DR.. J. E. Farber,
first vice president; J. T. Hines, sec.
end vice president; o. S. Rice, secre.
tary-treasurer and L. B. Ross, chief
engineer. Giddings and Giddings of
oklahoma City and Duff and Masen
gale OF Cordel are named attorneys
for the company.
Opens Cattle Country
The former is one of the most fam
GUS ranches in the world. 1t is owned
by capitalists of England and Scot
land and on il are bred standard
lines of cattle TO be shipped to the
ranches of the north and west The
latter is the property Of Colonel Burk-
burnett, one of the cattle kings of
Texas. A branch Of the Texas and
Pacific railway runs to one corner
Of the -Four Skies" but on account
of the many switchings necessary to
route it into the Fort Worth market
the direct route to Oklahoma City
would make the local market a bet
ter one than that OF Fort Worth.
According to President Kirkes, the
Oklahoma, Mexico and Pacific woulC
be a saving of five hours in shipments
between such points as Cordell anC
Oklahoma City.
A strip of country forty miles wild,
through which no other railroad
passes will be biseCted by the Cream
Route" This country is in the mos
fertile section of the state embracing
part of the Washita valley. "Th,
Cattle Route of Texas" will open M
and give Oklahoma City direct ac
cess to the big cattle country o
Texas. This country also ranks Will
the best in the United States 70
agricultural purposes but on accoun
of poor transportation facilities hai
been but little developed along thi,
line Among the big Texas ranches
tributary to the proposed new roal
are the "Matador' and the "Foul
SIXes'
headquarters Here
According 10 the plans Of the com
pany as outlined by President Kirkes
permanent headquarters will be main
tanned at Oklahoma City with TEN
porary Offices at Cordell The pro
posed survey will include, Colony
sentinel Dill City, Mangum and Hol
is among the principal points inter
Ven!rg betv cen Oklahoma City an
Chlidress That portion Of the Pre-
posed line in Oklahoma viii be calle
the Cream Route and that in Te1a
the Cattle Route Of Texas"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Beautiful Fabrics Turned Out by Man.
ufaeturers for the DeIeetatlon
Of Femlnlnlty.

Satin-faced silks are in a wide vari-
ETY. Of designs and various effects.
Charmeuse has not lost is popularity
In brocaded designs, and jacquard
messalines in new designs are very
beautiful, some with pressed brocade
design on black velvet and others Of
soft silk, with a design Of silk plush.
The new crepe de chimes and crepe
meteor. a satin-faced crepe, besides
being in plain colors and weaves. are
in printed patterns, plain-colored JAG
guards and jacquards in combination
with prints. Canton crepe is slightly
heavier than crepe de chine and is q
great favorite.
Matelasse silks are in a great vari-
ETY. Of colors, In weights suitable for
the making Of costumes and coats.
Those IN jacquard designs stand out In
prominent relief.
Moire silks will be used for coats
for wear with almost any kind Of
skirt. or in combination with other ma
terials for dresses. Silk eponges In
plaids OF blue and green with over
checks OF red, will be used for sashes,
separate jackets, separate skirts and
for trimming purposes. Roman striped
silks VIII also BE- used for sashes and
belts and for various combinations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Had His Goat. Evidently.

A Springfield man, replying to his
wife's petition for divorce, says: De
PENDANT states that the plaintiff is
much better qualified than the defend
ant to carry her part in na0ging con-
tests; that she commands a better
and more extensive vocabulary than
the defendant, and simply overwhelm-
ed him with her complaints and re-
proaches, and she was so master OF
her feelings that she could readily
pass from storm to sunshine, from
abuse to tears, from harsh language
to tenderness, and from nagging plain
till could upon the appearance Of a
third person so readily become all
smiles and suavity that her sudden
and complete changes Of moods COM
pletely bewildered defendant. y Fan
sas City Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
staffs Stylish for Women.

Any nervousness on the part OF hus'
bands and brothers that wife and sis
ter may appropriate the walking
sticks OF said masculine relatives.
since fashion has decreed that the
stick is the thing for the stylish femi
nine person. is quite uncalled for.
The feminine walking stick is quite
a different implement-not like the
brothers or husbands by good deal
To be exact, there is difference OF
about foot. The walking sticks the
dear girls are carrying to set of the
directoire features Of the fashions OF
the hour are about forty-eight inches
in length and are usually carried
grasped about the middle. They add a
dash and jauntiness obtainable in no
other way-a jauntiness absolutely i'm
possible with the dwarf walking
sticks OF the men folks. No maid
would carry one OF these chopped-ofl
canes. There is no occasion for fear
on this score.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

are being picked up very quickly.
Long ago, busy mothers stopped max
ing their small boys clothes and
turned with relief to the good-looleing
ready-made garments which the manu-
facturer had learned to turn out. Lat
er, the little girls needs commanded
the attention OF those same clever
manufacturers. and now comparative
ly little home sewing Is done for the
small girl OF the average family.
To be sure, little frock may be
achieved at home more cheaply than
an equally good frock can be bought
ready-made. provided the mother her
self does the sewing or helps In doing
It. You can be absolutely sure OF the
material used. can see that It is prop
erly shrunk, can have IL made up
more carefully with no careless sew
ing and finishing such as characterize
many of the ready.made garments. but
II is doubtful whether. in most cases,
the homemade frock will have as styl-
ish an air as the ready-made garment,
and If the mothers time and strength
have value. the home sewing is per.
haps expensive in the end.
The manufacturers employ the best
designers they can get, and II you do
not always get honest work In the
ready.made articles, you do get effect
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
MANY DELIGHTS TO THE EYEl CARE FOR THE ROSES NOW
Attention VIII Well Repay the Lover
Of the Most Beautiful Flower
That Grows.

This month and the next is a good
time to root rose-cuttings. For the
tender teas, no trouble will be had II
they are either packed in wet sand,
several inches deep, leaving two or
three joints above the sand and the
sand kept wet mot sloppy, with the
box set in the sunshine, laying a pane
OF glass over the top, or set in the
ground, a glass jar turned down tight
ly over them, and the soil drawn up
abou. the sides.
The soil around the jar should be
kept moist, and the Jar should be left
in place until next spring. II the slips
are put into the ground.
II rooted in sand, they viii be ready
to transplant to pots in six weeks or
two months, sitting and packing soil
about their little white rootlets.
They can be wintered in q cold.
frame, or a pit. Hardy roses can be
slipped" the same, or started by lay
ering
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
AMERICAN BAR
WE SERVE WHISKY COOKIES
AND GIN RICKTAILS.

Close to the shore Of Taboga island.
30 close, In fact, that they are con-
nected at low tide, lies little, rocky,
wooded islet known as MORO. For
many, many years It was owned by q
Spanish family, the present repre-
sentative of which il q widow OF
small means. On MORO Is q flowing
spring Of excellent water, and one Of
the Pacific navigation companies de-
sired to acquire the islet as a water
ing station for its vessels. The widow
was paid 4 fair price, and as a bonus
was given life passes for herself and
her children on the boats Of the com
pany. No sooner had the deal been
contaminated than the sstimable lady
packed up her buds, stored her house
hold belongings and with her family
boarded one Of the steamships for 4
trip. The Journey was 90. pleasant
that they have been travelling contip-
uaIly on the companys ships ovsE
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Rearrannlnu Rooms.

There is something very attractive
about a room that does not always
present the same appearance. Pic
lures should be changed when they
are not too valuable. Curtains are al
80 valuable in altering the appearance
of a room.
New cushions, table covers and 9TH
er ornaments that are inexpensive
may also be employed to bring about
a change. A bouquet OF flowers or a
plant. each in its season, gives a pleas
ing change to room.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Nav Molr. Handbaos.

New MORE silk handbags have ~.
rived from the other side Of the sea.
They are a good deal like the MORE
silk handbags Of last winter, but they
are even more artistic in design than
those.
Many OF the new ones have ribbon.
instead Of cord. to hold them by.
The ribbon matches the silk Of the
bags and is about an inch wide. II
Il doubled. and Is arranged with
metal slides, 70 match the mountiag
Of the bagH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Eight-year-old Donald was unusually
restless in church, so his mother was
doubly gratified one Sunday morning
to see him sitting with clasped hands
and bowed head throughout lengthy
prayer. When, later, she expressed
appreciation Of his attentive manner,
the boys face softened with pleasant
memory.
That fly" he chuckled, walked in
and out OF my hands exactly go
times"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Quiet English Parish.

The tiny parish of Clannaborough.
North Devon, England, little village,
has q population of only AZ, so that
baptisms, marriages and burials are
not very frequent. The other week
the first marriage ceremony for Is
years took place, but even then the
couple were not parishioners, the
bride coming from St. Austell. the
bridegroom, whose home is at Ex-
mouth, being the rectors brother.in-
law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
FrOcks of Net for Little Folk.

Net is used even for little girls
frocks. 1t has the simplicity and du
rability which ought to be the first
requirements made OF materials used
in chlldren's clothes. An attractive
net frock for a ten-year-old is made
in empire fashion. With a shadow
yoke of Irish lace and lace at the
wrists and neck, the gown is dainty
and becoming. The full skirt is gath.
cred into the yoke and is finished with
a wide hem.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Colon, C. Frequently the ON
cials OF the Republic Of Panama
the minor ones-have been ridi-
culed for the combination Of stu.
pidity and pomposity that governs
their conduct. Sometimes the rid
icule is not deserved, but often It is.
Some months ago an American resi-
dent OF the city Of Panama imported a
pair OF riding boots from the states,
and in his manifest submitted to the
native customs authorities he so listed
them, with the price, $3.50. The paper
was returned to him with curt instruc-
tions to correct 1t. Not knowing how
he had erred, he consulted the customs
man and was told the boots must be
listed as two separate articles, thus:
"One riding boot, value $4.75; one rid.
ing boot, value $4.75." Mr.. American
complied silently, and received his
boots.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

There is suggestion OF oriental lux
ury about this house gown, though
the model is an eminently simple one.
The material is white crepe de chine
and the skirt is slashed deeply at eth
err side OF the front over inverted box
plaits OF rich colored Persian silk. A
very wide girdle Of the silk is draped
up on the bodice. a black satin sash
combining the wide girdle at the waist
line
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

There is beginning to be protest
against the eugenics marriage law Of
Pennsylvania. and there is rebellion
in New York against the police ulti-
matum that people must not eat in
public places after a. m. In a vague,
formless way the public is beginning
to resent the idea that 1t is not quite
competent in the main to mind its
own business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
important to Mothers
An Endearina Act.

Wife (pleading)-Im afraid, Jack,
you do not love me any more-any-
way, not as well as you used to
Husband-Why?
Wife-Because you always let me
get up to light the fire now.
acknowledgements, my love. Your
getting up to light the fire makes me
love you all the more.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

ive9ess and a
merciful relief
from bother and
labor; while, II
you are willing to
pay fairly good
prices, the ready.
made garments
are even fairly
we'll made.
The little mod
els illustrated on
tnlS page are VI
the better class,
and consequently
not actually
cheap; yet not
really expensive,
and exceedingly
good look in g.
Serge and cash
mere are the wool
materials very
popular with the
makers OF such
frocks, but there
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

are other lightweight wool stuffs
which make up well, particularly in
the checks and plaids.
Very smart checked and plaid ma
terials are combined with plain broad
cloth and cheviot. For instance, a lit
tie Russian frock may have blouse
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

They say that It is possible to tell
from it's cry what sort Of adult a new
born infant viii make. But It Ii then
too late to send back those with
naughty walls.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

The kaiser is not disturbed at the
report that the ghost is walking at
the imperial palace. In these modern
times It is more the subject OF re-
joicing than of alarm when the ghost
walks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Shoe Hint

Low white shoes that are soiled
past using may be painted silver color
with aluminium paint, mixed with ba-
mana oil. The banana oil makes the
paint more permanent, preventing Il
from Tubblng on.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

A man who claims to know says
that mosquitoes can be killed by cleo
tricity. They can also be exterminat'
ed by catching them and subjecting
each one to a dose of bichloride Of
mercury.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

tween the SpTlnB
and fall outfit be-
ing in the matter
of her underwear
and outside coats.
However. pretty
wool frocks for
small girls are q
necessity for out
door wear, as she
grows into an old
er schoolgirl they
assume pronounc-
ed importance.
This fall for
some reason or
other. there are
more pretty, little
wool frocks for
the very small
girl than are u.s.
ually in evidence,
and so attractive
are they that they
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

London writer says the eighth year
a. the crisis In married life. How
about the first time Mr.. Newlywed
comes In late and finds wife waiting
for him!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Turkey trot dancers are keeping
the chiropodists busy making over
their feet. What they need is some
body to make over their heads.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
Poor Colonel sIbert collapsed.

Nobody now lives where once stood
the proud city Of Old Panama-that
is. nobody except one old native WON
an who has little shack by the beach
and sells liquid refreshment to the
thirsty tourist. Her stock includes
various soft drinks, beer and, hang
ing from the walls by strings, bottles
Of imported champagne. These last
look as though they had been hang
ing there since the day when Nor
gan and HIS buccaneers dsparte4
non the ruined CITY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

A French writer advises girls to
Judge their sweethearts by the way
they eat peaches. This is a sort OF
test which ought really to bear some
fruit
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Cy PIeh has been signed to pitch
for the New York Americans. He
sounds like a Greek letter fraternity
at Siwash.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

The passing summer has not been
a phenomenal one for its heat, and
yet II has had more than its share Of
hot times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

We are wondering whether the In
stitution OF the split trouser will mean
the adding OF lace frills to lower ex-
tremitIes Of male attire.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

A scientific authority INSERTS that
cutting the hair produces badness.
which is adequate justification for 70
fuEinR TO pay that S5-eent price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Who is going to wear all the nun
dreds OF thousands Of dollars worth
OF jewelry that has been stolen this
summer?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

That California man under death
sentance who has been overlooked for
two years by the authorities has no
kick on the laws delay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

.,KIssIng is not necessary says
baltimore police 0fhcer who IL trying
70 eliminate park spooning But Il
asnt TIE necsssariea Of HE that are
gaIpod he most
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

A Brooklyn boomer announces that
there is room in that city for 1,OOO.-
900 more people. And probably there
always will be.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

The doctors killed the goose that
laid the golden egg when Baltimore
man died after his two hundred and
Hrst operation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

The time is near when women viii
no longer button their dresses up the
back" a fashion note says. Show US
when they ever did.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

The old.fashioned barbecue is stiIl
popular in the south, but there are
40 more comfortable ways Of getting
a square meal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
No contortlonlst.

Fat Man-Did you give them a good
shine?
Bootblack-Sure. sir. Look for
yourself.
Fat Man-Ill take your word :or II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02
DRESSING SMALL GIRL
PRETTY WOOL FRocKs OFFERED
FOR MOTHERS SELECTION.
Shops Present a Wide Variety, Though
Of Course They Are More Salts
factory " They Are Made
at Home.

Modes for children change infre-
Quently. and not only are many OF the
small girls summer dresses suitable
for winter house wear, but her most
attractive summer frocks may well
serve as models for the fall and win
ter wardrobe, the only difference be-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Club women OF St. Paul are pre-
pairing to boycott the manufacturers
a afit skirts. The latter should wor-
"a lot and build q new factory on It.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Tourists flocked to the canal zone
in such increasing numbers that the
Panama Railway company-which
means the United States government
decided to erect a new Washington
hotel in Colon to supplant the old hos
telry Of that name. The architect de-
signed a handsome four.story struc'
ture Of concrete and, to take full ad-
vantage Of the cool breezes from the
Atlantic, provided in his plans for a
large roof garden and two dumb walt
ers running up to It. The builders made
the roof all right, and put in the dumb
walters, but when the hotel was near
ing completion some one discovered
there was no opening in the roof for
the aforesaid dumb walters. The nee
essary changes would cost several hun
bred dollars, and the government OF.
fetal who passed upon the expendi-
lures decided against making them as
the hotel already had cost more than
had been expected. Consequently
those two dumb walters run up to the
ceiling of the fourth story and there
stop, while the roof garden, having no
service, remains unopened.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

An authority says that rich people
live longer than poor people. Still
a lot Of people persist in being born
poor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Does II come under the head Of
precocity II child less than year
old undergoes the appendicitis opera
ton?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

The Isthmus of Panama does not
belong to the English, never did, and
there are not many real Englishmen
there. Yet the presence Of a large
number of British subjects-the ia
maican negroes-has forced on the in
habitants an English custom, that Of
vehicles taking the left side Of the
road. Probably this is due to the fact
that most of the cab drivers are ia.
maicans. All the people Of that island
are intensely proud of being subjects
of King George, and they are tenacious
OF such British customs as they know.
Every cabby in Panama and Colon
and their number is legion-carries
either bicycle gong or an automobile
horn with. which to warn other We
hicles and pedestrians Of his approach,
and on a busy day the noise is more
unpleasant than that Of the blasting
in the Culebra cut.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Charlie Ying, a moon.faced celestial,
had prospered on the isthmus and de-
cided not long ago to open an "Ameri-
can bar" He knew some English for
he used to work on the docks at Can
ton, but when It came to the impor-
tant matter OF wording his sign he
thought best to consult another China
man, who formerly lived In Chicago.
This was the result Of their joint ef-
fort.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Of plain material accompanied By q
shirt Of plaid trimmings in the way OF
collar, cuffs may be Of plaid. and the
belt OF the plain material.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

Some men are such good managers
that they can have hay fever on a
salary of SIS a week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-10-02

A real good husband is one who
will allow his wife the credit for the
successful garden.