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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
CAPTAIN KNEW HIS VISITOR
Also Realized That Even superdread-
nouph Would BE lmperlled by
Presence Of idiot.

The brand.new battleship OF the su-
perdreadnought type had been thrown
open to visitors. Her captain stood
at the gangway receiving his guests
pride and delight in his magnificent
vessel shining In every lineament'
Suddenly his gaze concentrated upon
an approaching figure. His face grew
pale to the lips; he shook In every
fiber. Controlling his terror by a
mighty effort. he turned hastily to his
executive officer.
Clear for action, Mr.. Bloodlet," he
cried. BEAT to quarters. Load with
grape. Order the marines TO concen-
trate behind me. prepared to repel
boarders."
AYE, aye, sir" responded the OFF,
Ger promptly. although thoroughly be
wildered.
The blood returned TO the captains
face and he regained his composure
as he remarked how quickly his or
der were carried out, and how they
we're prepared to meet their formula
BILE foe successfully. Then his eyes
again sought the object OF his fears.
He was close aboard. Hello, cap'n!"
he cried. a vacuous smile playing
about his weak mouth.
Back" shouted the captain stern
ly. Back, or I'll blow you up"
Say, cap'n. that's what you seem
to be doin'." responded the enemy.
giggling.
Don't you try to set foot on board
my ship" continued the captain vehe-
menuy. I'm not going to jeopardize
boat. crew and visitors for your pleas
ure."
"Oh, say, cap'n," demonstrated the
enemy with another silly grin, don't
you know me-"
You bet do You're the idiot that
rocks the boat. and you shall not come
on board nine"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
FOR THE SEA OR LAKE
SEASONS BATHING COSTUMES
ARE PARTICULARLY PRETTY.
Black silk Suit Probably the Best for
Wear, Though There Are Many
Other Materials Almost Equal
ly High In Favor.

The new bathing costumes shown
are decidedly attractive. Each season
marks a noticeable Improvement In
this line, the freakish novelties ap-
'pealing TO few women, those OF taste
demanding the more conservative mod
els.
Without doubt the well-made black
silk suit. OF good quality. relieved by
white or other soft color next the face,
is the smartest, handsomest and most
tasteful costume the bather can wear,
and the seasons variety in such mod
els Is surprising.
This year one finds among the best
looking bathing costumes n good many
black and white mixtures. stripes,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
Black and White Striped raffsta.

checks or plaids, the stripes FREEDOM
mating here as they do throughout all
fashions province; and some Of these
models are extremely pretty without
being as startling or conspicuous. They
are usually trimmed with plain black
satin, with relieving touches of white.
and are desirable only in a good quail
ity Of silk; but It must be admitted
that even at their best they do not
stand the wear and tear as well a. the
plain black and are not so generally
becoming. The white stripe soils
qui ky and, when wet and clinging,
takes on distorted lines, which are I'M
becoming to the figure. In this last
respect the black and white checks
and plaids are better than the stripes,
but they have not quite so smart an
air on the whole.
The black and white stripes are
more in evidence as trimming than
otherwise and as such are extremely
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

One day recently visited the Iarm
of Ed Wray in Norton county, MI
Wray has two pit or underground 81
los in operation, and he says that tney
are a success in every way and that ne
is we'll pleased with them. These 81
los are round, and the dimensions are
7x2H feet and 7x25h feet. He
intended to dig them deeper but was
afraid Of water seeping in and spoil
ing the sllage II he went down zoo
deem. He first started by leveling the
surface where the silo was to be aug,
and then made q marker and marked
off two circles, as follows: From
center to inner circle 31s feet, from
center to outer circle 4 feet.
He then took q narrow spade ana
dug out the space between the cir
Giles to a depth of IS inches, taxing
care 10 have the surface OF the trench
very smooth, especially on the inside
of the circle. He then filled the
trench with concrete mixed to !. IN
this way the collar or curb OF the
silo was made without the use OF
forms. After the concrete in the curb
had set, the digging began. The walls
were kept absolutely level and even
Mr.. Wray uses a block and tackle
for holsting the silage from the pit
The box in which the silage Is ele-
waited has a false bottom 30 all he has
to do when he gets 1t raised to the top
Is to trip the bottom and the load Is
deposited in the cart ready for haul
ing to the barn.
Gas, which usually is 30 dangerous
does not accumulate in these pit silos
at least IN the two am describing.
Mr.. wray lowered q lantern before
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
Blue Bird Pin.

Since Maeterlinck SO appropriately
used the blue bird as symbol Of good
luck, representing the soul Of happi-
ness, 1t has made q permanent niche
for itself in the hearts Of the multi
tude, and It IL only quite fitting that
this year should see 4 revival Of the
blue bird" pins.
These pins come in three sizes. Gun
pins. brooches and bar pins, and are
inexpensive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
MAKING Hat Box.

Purchase a large cheese box from
your grocer and scrub It well with
hot soda and water and dry In the
open air, not near q IRE. Line with
pieces Of cretonne or vanished wall
paper, and cover the outside with any
chinty that will harmonize with or
match the bedroom decorations. This
win make a splendid hat box, and one
that viii last for many yea1.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

once again there is serious discus
sious in New York Of proposition to
tax bachelors. II IL safe to say Il IL
one Of the few taxes that would be
eheerfuIiy paid.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
Saving Your Eyes.

Use q magnifying glass when copy
ing . cross stitch or crocheted design
from the illustration in q magazine or
paper. and your eyes win not be near
" 20 tired when you have finished
the work
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

The estimate that we spend $780,
O0O0 for music in America might be
amended to add that we waste more
than half Of 1t for all the music We
get.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

The hotel guest who telephoned
down for soap and towels and re-
ceived back soup and rolls no doubt
blamed It on the central operator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Professor Hansen Of North Dakota
is going to Asia to discover something
that can be grown on the arid lands OF
the American west with greater profit
than mortgages.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
TWO PIT SILOS FOR S25-BOTH SUCCESSFUL

,nstrator Norton County,
entering-taking the precaution every
time for weeks-but never encoun-
tered the deadly gas. It is important,
however, always to be sure it is not
there. II a man goes into silo con-
tanning gas he will not come out alive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A wife is q woman that washes q
mans clothes and cooks his meals.
Gays a writer. II that's so. lots OF
women are travelling around under
false pretenses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Germany is thinking about prohib-
iting rubber mouthpieces on nursing
bottles for sanitary reasons. OF
course. they might make 'em OF
steel
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

This fad for colonial and mission
furniture is leaving the plain person
who pays the bills mighty few places
in which to sit and sleep comfortably.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

So long as the suffragists don't
break up the afternoon teas in its
ofices and business houses. London
will try to worry along somehow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

This is the season when everybody
complains Of the end seat hog-that
Is. everybody who does not have .
chance to be one himself.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A writer says, THE brave are al
ways tender" What bunch Of cow
ards that last shipment Of cattle to
restaurants must have been.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Italy is experimenting with an
armored automobile. When such au-
tomobiles become common life will
indeed be cheap.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Thanks to the trolley car. the motor
cycle, the automobile and the horse,
there is still a good deal of outdoors
to be enjoyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Baby trailers for motorcycles. What
next? An average motorcycle can
easily haul 100 baby carriages loaded.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Princeton student admits he CORE
spends with sixteen differept girls.
He would make an excellant train
dispatcher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Florists seeking to produce blue
peony should not despair. The world
can afford to give them plenty Of time
to go on trying.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

The tight skirt may be as sanitary
rs the Chicago doctors say It is. but
the girls are not wearing It for their
health.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

rhe lady said to be % per cent
h.antifui denies the report Of her
enEagsment to q french count
S1rvbs the count q only about two
DeF cent solyonk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A Kansas City woman was made I'll
by use Of face powder. She prob
ably did not need 1t. anyway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A woman in Illinois attacked
magistrate with garden hose. This
sort OF conduct deserved a severe rak.
ing over.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Many fluttering genius heart will
get rest. There will be no more poet
laureates in Britain. the king has
ruled.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A scientist informs us that he is
about to finish" an endless" labor.
which is certainly some achievement.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17
Mean Hint.

THAT was a strong scene, my dear
It nearly took my breath away"
II noticed your breath was sti
stronger, dear"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

The press is powerful. but II is not
powerful enough to induce all people
TO stop eating with their knives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A man generally gets credit for be-
ing a good citizen when his wife
makes him go to church
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Since fathers bought an auto,
mother can never find her sewing ma
chine oil can when she wants II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Scientist says that love making
Is to become obsolete. This is no
news to Pittsburgh.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhammA-
tion. allays pair, cures wind collie sc bottle.A
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

II is better to have loved and lost.
sometimes. than to have loved and
won.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

As usual the swan song Of the thea.
ter season is pretty much rag time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

A man is judged by the company he
keeps. even when he keeps to him
self.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

a New York man saved 100000 in
II years on salary Of $1,000 year. "
Waiter or policeman?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Dallas reporter was held up and
robbed of, two bits. How dared he
have so much money!
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

The no breakfast movement Is gain
ing strength in this country as wen
e. IN France.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Pearl Buttons Now In Style.
Pearl buttons on patent leather
Ihoes are considered smart just now.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-17

Anyway, New FORKS finest are
the finest New York has.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27

House Naval Bill to
Carry ! Dreadnought,
So Test Votes Show
Division Over Battleship Question
Close-Final Settlement
Comes Later.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The first
test of strength on the battleship ques-
ton in the house came when. by
d vote of 131 to 1913, the house went on
record in favor of an amendment to the
naval bill for one battleship. The vote
is not final a final settlement of the
question will bel determined by an aye
and nay vote when the naval bill is re-
ported to the house from the committee
of the whole.
The house then voted by tellers on
the question of inserting the one battle
ship amendment from technical par
Iiamentary standpoint. directly in the
bill. The first vote on one battleship
was taken as an amendment to an
amendment. The result was LA to 1888
in favor of one battleship, which means
that the naval bill when reported to the
house from the committee of the whole
will carry but a single dreadnought.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
BOND GRANTED ALLEGED
STRlKEBREAkER SLAYERS

AUGUSTA. GA, Feb. 27.-Lester r.
Young and W. e. Kennedy. two of the
three young white men charged with
the murder of Motorman Frank Kelly
and the assault with intent to murder
of Conductor Allen Brooks, have been
admitted to bail yesterday in the sum
of $1,000 each The young. men have
been in jail since January ;. J. Gary
Johnson, the third member of the gang
that is alleged to have murdered one
strike breaker and MANNED another fir
life has been out on bond for several
weeks.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
There Are Plenty of Clocks,
But You Can't Tell Which to
Believe.

There's time for work and time for
play, but you can't prove it on upper
Peachtree street. You can't tell wheth-
er it's 6 O'Clock, u o'clock, quar-
ter past 3 or $50 if you depend on
the timepieces in. that time congested
district
There's clock bordering the side
walk up Peachtree a few blocks that
runs like a pursued chicken thief. In a
window adjoining there is a timepiece
that sedately announces itself for sale
at "one-ninety- eight" Then around
the corner is an advertising clock that
has paralysis of the hourhand.
fellow tore past the high sidewalk
clock today. CHANGING at the face of
tie high-speed chronometer, he was
appalled, to find that it was 9: 80 He
was due at his office al 8. Hattie, "
he gasped. I'm surely doped Must
have oversight or the house clock ran
down" lie moaned as he took reef
in his flying coattails and beat it for the
office. He advanced ten feet and faced
the demure little window clock. Its
hands denoted $50. Kin y'u beat it,
he shrieked, AN my watch says 7:55."
Franticaly he tore around the cor
ner, The advertising timepiece hit his
eye.
The dial read $50 The hurrying
man collapsed.
The. cop who reached his side first
hearphim murmur sobbingly:
Nine thirty, seven fifty five seven
thirty, half past eight-ninethirty sew
enpftyfiVe- seventhirty halfpast- eight
over and over again. There is talk
of the organization of a society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Office Work
ers.' The body will stand sponsor for
Peachtree street clocks. "One time"
! is the slogan, Some one suggested time
and again but this verdant creature
was Kissed from the assemblage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
DEATH FOR PARIS
DESPERATE GANG
Four of Is Found Guilty Sen.
fenced to Die-Life Sentence
Man Commits Suicide.

PARIS. Feb. 27.-After being thirteen
hours out the jury in the case of % auto
bandits brought in verdicts of guilty
against eighteen of the prisoners. four Of
whom were sentenced to death. The three
women prisoners and Rodriguez were
found not guilty.
NJ Carouy one Of the bandits who was
sentenced to life Imprisonment, commit
ted suicide in mis- cell after he had been
removed from the palace of Justice
Carouy, who was a Belgian architect, was
% years old
The jury reported shortly before 5
O'Clock this morning after having been
out since Wednesday afternoon. The
four bandits sentenced to death are
Cdonne, Soudy, Masnier and Callemin.
Two others, Carouy and Medge, were
sentenced TO penal servitude for life.
Twelve others got one year apiece The
three women, Maitre Jean, Looclerce and
Schools. all alleged anarchists, were over
come by their good fortune. Mademoiselle
Maitre Jean. who was formerly editress
OF the newspaper LAnarchie, swooned.
She had received an offer to go into
vaudeville. but will refuse
The trial lasted u days and was one
of theImost sensational ever held in the
French courts. More than 100 crimes,
including murder, arson and robbery,
were laid at the doors of the bandits
The gang was formerly led by Bonnott
and GARNER, two notorious anarchists,
both of whom died violent deaths in con
liicts with the police
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA.

Arnold vs. Stevens; from Morgan SUI
perior court-Judge j, B. Park NJ. {.
Few. F. c. Foster, for plaintiff in error.
Samuel II. Slbley. T.. w. Butler. contra
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegra ph
Company vs.. CovingtOn. from Stewart
Judge Littlejohn H. r. w. Palmer. Bru-
Ius ). Clay, Battle. d Hollis, Tomlinson
Town of Granville, for use, etc. VS..
Fidelity and Deposit Company Of Mary.
land, from Fulton--Judge Bell Dodd 4
uoss, for plaintiff in error. Leonard
Haas. contra
lnman vs.. Mathews from Bunocb-
Judge Rawlings. n b. Strange. for
plaintiff in error w. H. Fleming Bran
men & Booth, contra.
lin vs.. Duke, ct al. from Jackson
Suo EETwi Rran 1obn s B Maha Fey G966
Thomas J. Shackelford, contra
Walker vs.. Jones; from BaYtow-1udge
Fite. John Y. Norris, for plaintiff In
error Neel & Neel, Paul F. Akin, d. W.
Rountree, contra. (Affirmed with direc-
Chattooga County VS.. Megginson: from
Chattooga Judge Maddox. Wesley
Shropshire, MaddoX & Doyal, for plain
nf MIN, IN error M, B SCI contra
lunbia-Judge Hammond William Fl
Fleming. TOR plaintiff in error. John r.
West, contra.
Judgments Reversed.
American Agricultural Chemical Com
PAM. vs.. Rhodss; from Jetferson-Judge
y. Z. = away. "a" ris,rtif IN error Il.
<, 3ar7's. ?. y TRrtensn Philips &
'Et''fs, contra
Reed IS y.2u,c fon, Bibb Judge Eel
uu E. S Wirhc., AfaaarN & VIM
f"- '.2inar ia erro- l.. p. Moo:e,
op IA
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
RELIEF FUND FOR
WIDOW STARTED
The Georgian viii Receive Sub
SCriptionS for Needy Family
of Dead Fireman Hero.

The family of Fireman j. |. Gillespie
who lost his life on Whitehall street
yesterday morning while heroicalIy try
ing to save the lives of others, are to
be aided by fund that has been
started by Atlantans for their relief. A
subscription fund has been suggested
by w. T. Gilbert formerly a member of
the fire department, and now mem
, Der of the firm of Edgar & Gilbert who
declared that his firm would give SO to
| start the fund, and called on all At
lantans to respond generously.
The Georgian will receive donations
in any amount and send them to the
widow and several small children. who
have been left needy and without the
help of their brave father Other At
lanta papers undoubtedly will do the
same
Gillespie lost his life in trying to
save others from the crumbling build
ings at 13S-14O Whitehall. Several
| companion life savers jumped inside
the building in time to escape the fall
ing wall, but Gillespie was caught and
| pinned under the debris.
Atlantans have never failed to rally
to a cause like this, and it is believed
that in a few days the family will re-
ceive enough to place it beyond want.
Prospective subscribers should send in
at once to this paper whatever they can
give, in order that the fund may get a
good start.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
instant Relief When Nose and Head
Are Closaed From a Cold. Stops
Nasty Catarrhal Discharges. Dull
Headache Vanishes.
Try "Ely's Cream ia I'M. %

= 1~st > - THTTT tn M.
Get small hottie. anyway. lust 70
try + Apply ID little in the nostrils
ana instantly yoac clogged nose and
s'opped-us air passages Of the head
Vii open, yoI viii breathe freely.
duliness and headache disappear. Nv
morning, the catarrh. cold in head
or catarrhal sore throat will be gone.
End such misery now! Get the
small bottle OF "Ely's Cream Balm"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
NAVAL GRAF TIERS
UNDER CHARGES
Grand Jury IndiCtS Eight Men
After Investigation of Bril-
cry in COmmiSSary.

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. -7.- After ten
days Investigation, the United States
grand jury investigating the naval all
legged commissary grating matters re-
turned true bill indictments as follows.
Fred H. Hobbs and William j. Hunt.
making and presenting false claims
against the United States. Fred h.
Hobbs and William }. Hunt, bribery;
Luther J. Upton and George T.. Davis.
conspiracy to defraud the United
States William +. Allaun, bribery;
Henry Z. Holstan making and pre-
sentug false claims against the United
States Richard Eastwood, bribery: II
b. Walker of Newport News. making
and presenting false claims against the
United States. l.. ]. Upton. making and
presenting false claims against the
United States
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
DRUGGISTS ENDORSE
DODSON'S LIVER TONE
It Is Guaranteed Harmless Veqe
table Remedy That Regulates
the Liver Without Stopping
Your Work or Play.

A dose of calomel may knock you
completely out for a day--sometimes
two or three days. Dodson's Liver
Tone relieves attacks of constipa-
ton, biliousness and lazy liver head
aches, and you stay on your feet.
All Atlanta druggists sell bod
sons Liver Tone and guarantee it to-
give perfect satisfaction. If you.
buy a bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
and do not find it the safest, most
pleasant and successful liver rem
edy you ever took, this store will
give you back the so cents you paid
for it without a question.
This guarantee that any trustwor-
thy druggist is glad to give on bod
sons Liver Tone is as safe and re-
liable as the medicine, and that is
saying a lot.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27

Let Your
Money Be
Your
Servant

It will work for you while you
sleep-if deposited in our Saw
ings Department.
An idle servant would not be
tolerated. Neither should idle
money be tolerated, but should
be made to work to its utmost
capacity.
Start Savings Account here
and let your money earn 4 per
cent interest for you,
S1.00 starts the account.
We are United States depository
for Postal Savings Funds.
Open Saturday afternoons from 4
to 6 in addition to regular morn
ing hours.