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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Diaz would run for president in the
coming elections. This was on Febru-
airy IS.
Five days later came the disgraceful
episode in modern history-the muir
der OF Francisco Madero. With Sonora
Madero imploring in tears for his life'
the kindly.disposed president and his
vice-president, Suarez, were shot
trying to escape" as they were being
transported across Mexico City in the
early morning from the palace to the
penitentiary. Huerta was accused OF
murder in many quarters. Several
months later, to anticipate bit, Dom
inquez, the lieutenant who had charge
Of the squad which had killed Madero
and Suarez. was himself slain. Dead
men tell no tales"
More crude methods were taken to
get rid Of some Maderistas. The pres
ident's brother, who had been minister
OF finance, was slain in cold blood In
his cell, his nose and ears were cut
OF, and his body was subjected to 9TH
er indignities.
This was what led President Will
son to say in his speech at Swath-
more, Pa. Government stained BY
blood cannot endure"
The question Of recognition OF HUI
eIta, now undoubtedly in control OF
the most important port Of Mexico, a.
the de facto ruler, came up. Presi-
dent Taft, who was about to end his
administration, naturally did not seek
to establish. a policy for Mr.. WILSON,
having no desire to embarrass him.
Just one week after his Inauguration.
President Wilson issued q statement
which made It clear the United States
would not recognize government by
assassination. On this he has stood
ever since.
Huerta had scarcely seated himself
on the throne than rebellion broke out
again, with Gen. Venustiano CarranEa.
who had been q close friend Of Ma
Sero. IN the lead. CarranzR has made
great progress, and in fact now con
trolls more Of Mexico than did Madero
when Pornrio Diaz abdicated.
The situation since has been grow
Ing moro Gnd more serious, until many
now believe that Intervention BY the
United States a the only means Of 70
storing rder In Mexico.
Nelson o'Shaughnessy. charge d'af
fairies Of the American embassy, ~
Mexico City. has been the diplomatic
representative Of ne Wilson admini1
tration, following TIE rotlfsmgnt o.
Ambassador wilson. whgIb sections n
llsEisO "a not pls.ss.hs Issaiasls
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
A Lively Game.

Here is a jolly game that may be
played either outdoors or in. 1t is
called United States Mail" and there
is no Init to the number OF players.
A circle is formed and one chosen
leader gives each player the name of
q town or city. The leader, who is
now called the POSTMASTER" stands
in the middle and calls the name OF
the mail to be exchanged, and while
the letters are being transmitted from
Boston to New York." the "postmas-
ter" tries to slip into one OF the other
of the places vacated. II he is sue
cessful. the one who is lost in transit
takes the place of the postmaster and
calls two other cities; II is also per-
Missile to call two more exchanges
in rapid succession, SO that two or
three couples may be changing at the
same time. When the postmaster calls
General Delivery" every one changes
places. You see this is just about
like our old friend stage Coach"
only disguised with another name.
NINE. MERRl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

mensely rich agricultural resources
were being scientifically developed.
But Mexico's peace and prosperity
had fundamental weaknesses. 1t was
dependent on the hand Of a monarch.
and its funds for development had
come from other nations. The United
States had invested nearly $1,OOO,OOO.-
900 in Mexico; England. $500, 000. 900;
France, S143, 100000. and other foreign
countries $11s.000.000. Her own citi-
zens had invested only $SO0.0O0.O0O.
Furthermore. q group Of self-seekers
had gathered about Porhrio DiaE. the
Iron Man, in his old age. They be-
longed to the "cientincos." and scien-
tincally they extracted their percent
ages from every project set on foot
The foreign capitalists. naturally. had
to transfer this burden Of graft 70 the
returns they extracted from their
businesses in Mexico. and the monoy
finally came out Of the pockets Of the
common people.
Then there was the land situation.
A few hundred propriotorB owned
practically every acre Of the country.
While the cost Of living Increased. -
4 has IN every country % the oivil.
ised world. the great land barols svad-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
NINE. MERRPS ADVICE.
SUGGESTIONS FOR TWO PLEASING
ENTERTAINMENTS.
sachet Shower q Common Sense
Method Of Pleasing 5rJde-to-6e-
Lively Game, Though Old, 10
"Unlted States Mall"

what are you planning now" l
asked Polly" as she dashed into the
Office. her cheeks aglow and her. eyes
sparkling. "Oh. Just the sweetest
thing ever" she exclaimed. IT'S a
sachet shower for Grace" And here
are the details for all you readers who
have been writing to me for new ideas
for the festivities that now. precede q
wedding. The twelve girls Tin It"
were asked to meet at "Polly's" and
plan the party. At that time each one
was to say what kind OF a sachet she'd
bring. ! waited a few days to get
the list, and am sure the bride-elect
will be more than pleased. There
were sachets OF crepe paper (pink
roses and blue bow.knots- design,
made just to At bureau drawer. One
layer Of sheet wadding was inside, the
cotton being split to hold the sachet
powder, and all the girls used the
same kind, violet and orris root. The
paper was laced together with pink
satin baby ribbon. Trunk tray covers
were made OF pink rosebud silkaline,
and had a cluster Of three wee sachet
bags tackled to each corner.
Two OF the girls decided upon cor
sage sachets, made by taking soft sat
in ribbon and making just plain bow
with ends. The two loops were stuffed
with cotton to hold the sachet, and the
ends neatly overhanded together.
These are worn either in or outside
the corset cover beneath lace waist.
The faint color is very pretty. Sets
of six colored satin squares 1.-TWO by
two inches), we're softly stuffed with
cotton, and sachet and gilt safety pins
attached. One Of the girls made some
OF these waist or armhole sachets OF
finest null over pink satin, edging
them with narrow "Val' lace.
The practical girl made linen bags
filled with lavender flowers for the
linen closet, the name. Sweet Law
ender," being worked in lavender
floss. A novelty to me was the sachet
made from an envelope filed with
sachet to be placed in the desk draw
er, and scented blotters made by soak
ing in a good violet toilet water and
drying carefully. While not strictly
speaking 'sachets," the gift OF a dozen
cheese cloth bath bags filed with oat-
meal, almond meal and orris with
powdered soap were dainty addition
to this very sweet" downpour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Moreover. Madero, the philosopher.
the dreamer. the poet. had not been
able to create an organization Of up
right men around him. His relatives
led in the plumber Of the state and the
holding up" OF foreign investors.
There was great pressure for inter
vention by the United States. but
president Taft was adamant. The
northern revolutionists made little
progress after the United States had
placed an embargo on arms and am
munition; but the old "cientiiicos"
raised q new standard of revolt under
the leader OF Felix Diaz. colonel OF
the army and nephew Of Porfirio D1az.
Madero imprisoned Diaz. But he re-
fused to follow the adage. When In
Rome do as the Romans do" He lot
Diaz live. He sent him to Vera Cruz
a prisoner. Consequently Diaz was
soon freed in q farcical raid his
guards firing a single volley into the
air. The garrison declared for him
But Madero sent General Banquet
against him. and Diaz was soon q pris-
oner again. Again he was allowed to
live, although the laws Of Mexico al
low traitor" to be put to death.
Madero had put down two revolts
Of the cientificos. Now came the third
and final one. On February Q. 1913.
about half the army mutinied. and
both Reyes and Diaz were liberated.
Reyes was killed In an attack upon
the national palace. Then came the
battle In the streets Of Mexico. There
was an artillery fight between the
arsenal and the national palace, In
which thousands Of civilians, including
many women and children, fell.
Madero's principal reliance was o
hard-bitten old soldier, Gen. Victoriano
Huerta. This man had earned a repu-
tation as a fighter and little else. Sud-
denly he turned traitor to Madero.
The political bee had got into his bon
net. Diaz thought he had gone over
TO the cientifico leader. and SO It
seemed for q time. Diaz and Huerta
imprisoned Madero, his relatives and
members OF the administration. Then
Diaz suddenly-everything happens
suddenly in Mexico-discovered the
leader was not himself, but Huerta!
He acquiesced with some grace. HUI
erta was proclaimed provisional presi-
dent under an agreement that Colonel
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
KERCHIEF NOW IN coLoRS
Old Ideas Has Again Been introduced,
and Bids Fair to Become Ex.
tremely Popular.

Small colored silk handkerchiefs
are again introduced. They are to be
tucked into the breast pocket Of a
loose coat or carried in the mum.
Men are wearing large colored silk
handkerchiefs, quite we'll pulled out
Of the breast pocket. to flop over and
give a color scheme to the suit.
These are not only worn by French
men. but by Americans and English.
Nearly all Of the everyday handker-
chiefs have a narrow colored border
with a monogram to match.
Writing of mems fashions reminds
one that Charvet, who always has the
last word in shirts, has brought out
one for use in the Fairgrounds Of the
world which has three extra wide,
brilliantly colored stripes down the
middle Of the front and around the
cuffs.
All the rest Of the shirt is white.
but the stripes are combined Of pur-
pie and yellow, blue and gray, yellow
and black. and so on. At first they
are startling, but one realizes that
when worn under a white flannel suit
or with white flannel trousers and a
blue sack coat, when yachting, or at
such places as Palm Beach and the
Riviera, they will be quite effective.
Charvet already has many dozens
under way for American men who
intend to wear them next spring and
summer at their country places.
He also has brought out a muffier
of topaz yellow gauze and one OF
bright blue; and Cartier, on the Rue
de la Paix. shows brilliantly colored
jewelry for men, consisting Of shirt
studs, waistcoat buttons, linked cum
buttons and rings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
ed their share Of the taxes altogether.

ed their share of the taxes altogether.
This last oppression was especially
felt in the northern tier Of states,
where Americans and other foreigners
were particularly numerous, and where
the Mexicans could look across the
border to the north and see a happier
land. There developed yearning for
democratic government in the far
north Of Mexico, which resulted in the
candidacy Of Francisco !. Madero, son
Of an immensely wealthy and infuen.
tial family. for the presidency in 1910.
He drew up a scheme OF reform,
known as the Plan OF San Luis Po-
tosi." He was beaten in the election
was thrown into jail and probably
would have been shot escaping" ae-
cording to the PLEASANT little Mexican
custom, had not his family been so In.
fluential. AS It was, he was allowed
to 60 to the United States, and there
straightway organized q revolution.
His father and his many brothers sup
ported him. The Waters-Pierce Oil
company supplied the sinews OF war.
Fearing that American residents in
Mexico might be murdered and Amer.
lean investments destroyed in the con-
fiict, President Taft modified an en-.
tire division at San Antonio In the
spring Of 1911. A brigade of three
regiments was stationed at Galveston,
a brigade Of infantry In southern Cali
fornia. a squadron of battleships and
cruisers at Galveston, and a smaller
feet at San Diego. Mr.. Taft notified
Diaz that no hostile move was intend
ed; that the soldiers were simply on
the spot to maintain order.
In April there was q fight opposite
Douglas. Ariz., between federals and
rebels. and stray bullets wounded i've
persons in the American border town.
President Taft dispatched a sharp
note to Diaz. Partly due to this. DiaS
slipped to Vera Cruz and embarked
for Europe. Senior Francisco de Ia
Barra, who had been ambassador at
" e-@AAbeOAAt gNS0AaO RAONlolouAl RICbt-
dent until Senior Madero was elected.
on October Is. and took ONCE. The
kind Of suffrage possible In Mexico un-
der the best conditions was shown in
the fact that the successful candidate
received only $4,000 votes. The de-
feated candidate, Bernardo Reyes inn
mediately started q revolt, but was
shortly put down.
Then Madero made what many con-
slider his fatal mistake. He refused
to follow the cruel methods tradition
al in-Mexico when rebels are caught
He sent Reyes to prison for Is years
instead Of following the law Of flight"
which would have resulted in q shoot
Ing under pretence Of Justification.
He caused no political executions. Az
q result. disorders were continuous
throughout his administration. Every.
whore bands Of robbers, masqusrading
~ patriots" looted. burned, blew up
trains, mastered and carried OF WON
en- captivea. The barbarous EmIIiano
zapata continued to fight in the south
under some theory or other. IN the
north Pascual oroEco, hadsro's ally
headed An insurrsetiOn and even took
JuarsE
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
MEMCCS FALL FROM AFFLUENCE TO
POVERTY; FROM ORDER TO ANARCHY
Some of Thc, Who Have Figured in the Startling History Made
by the Southern Republic During the Past Three Years
Land of the Montezumas Stood at Apex Of Its Glory
on September is, 1870

New York.-From afhuence to pow
erty, from peace and order to anarchy
and massacre. From one Of the great
nations OF the world to one OF the
semi-barbarous countries-that has
been the history Of Mexico in the last
three years.
Mexico stood at the apex Of her
glory on September 16, 1910, the cen
tenary Of her independence from
Spain. Porfirio Diaz' government was
the only Latin-American power. save
Brazil. to maintain an embassy as dis
tinguished from q legation at Wash
ington. With n population Of 10000
900 and an area equal to the United
States east of the Mississippi Ceaving
out the New England states and New
York;, she stood fifth among the gold
and first among the silver-producing
nations OF the world; and her I'M
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

hoop is placed, not at the hem, which
is as narrow as ever. but at a point
between hip and knee, and serves 70
distend the tunic or drapery SO that
the skirt is wider at this point than
II is at the hem. OF course these
hoops are very light and very supple
affairs, and do not give the slightest
effect Of stiffness to the costume.
Even lace and chiffon tunics are
hoped. but so far only accomplished
French couturiers have acquired the
art Of handling the hoop successfully.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
MAKES NOVEL TRUMP MARKER
Dainty Present for Those OF Ones
Friends Who Approve Of Card
Playing.

Quite little novelty In the'way Of
a trump marker may be seen in the
accompanying sketch. and 1t can be
made with the aid Of any small square
cardboard box. The box is filled with
sand to give weight, and the exterior
is then neatly covered with pale blue
silk on which hearts. clubs. diamonds
and spades have been embroidered. 30
that one Of these emblems appears on
each side OF the box. The edges OF
the box are finished of with a iine
dark blue silk cord.
When complete. the marker should
somewhat resemble large dice. with,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
of course, hearts. spades. ETC.. upon II

of course, hearts. spades, etc.. upon 1t
instead Of numbers.
To use the marker, 1t merely has
to be placed upon the table in full
view of all the players. and to mark
the suit that may happen to be
trumps, that side Of the box repre-
senting the trump card uppermost.
A little novelty OF this kind looks
pretty, and would be sure to prove an
acceptable little gift. When not doing
duty as a trump marker 1t would
make a quaint little paper weight for
the writing table.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
NOT LIMITED TO ONE TYPE
Three styles Of skirts Are offered
Woman Of Fashion, and Any One
10 Correct

There are three types Of modish
skirt from which one may choose &C
cordIng to ones inclination and ones
figure. The draped skirt has many
notifications, and may combine two
or even three fabrics; the tier skirt
e becoming 70 slender women, but
90 pronounced IL its vogue that It Il
seen on women Of every degree Of
aVoIrdupoiS. Then there il the new
hooped srirk more popular n Paris
ihsn 4 Aas = az become hsrs. The
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
Ornament for Slippers.

The very newest style In ornament
for evening slippers is a single strap
made of fold of satin across the In
step and fastened on the outer side
under q diamond crescent. This looks
especially we'll worn with black satin
slippers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The ruling of the st. Louis street
railway companies against permit
ting dogs on their cars will doubtless
elicit a grunt Of approval from the
end seat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

IA prominent girls college has
adopted the monocle fad. This will
raise grave doubts in the mind Of
many as to the advantages of the
higher education for women.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25
Ratlne Suits for Bows.

Russian blouse suits for boys are
often made of white ratine. The ma
terial is warm and does not show
wrinkles or creases. II is often COM
bined with velvet for coats, brown and
black being blended frequently.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

A woman who was arrested foI
slashins gowns explained that she did
Il because abe could not AFFORD them
herself and Il made her wretched te
mink that they would bs-Worn By 9th
en- women. A French or German
scisnfIsf ought to be able TO list hei
lroubIs e. some kind Of disease
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Though disclaiming particle of pre-
Iudice against her, somehow or other
we always feel that a chemical blonde
deserves to marry the kind Of man
who dyes his mustache.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

A western newspaper is telling Its
readers how to look at pictures. Not
a bad idea, when there is some doubt
as to whether a painted cow is COW
or something else.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

wool, is about the
most stylish touch
that a mother can
add to her little
girls school dress
or frock just now.
so the wide ORR
entail sash on this
plum colored
serge Is ultra
stylish for the lit
tie miss. To add
to- the effective
ness Of the but
ton trimming are
collar and Guns
Of a bit Of ma
linen, with a plaid
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Synthetic milk may be equal In
food value to the ordinary kind, but
the old-fashioned consumer prefers
old-fashioned milk from a sympathet-
ic COW.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

London complains that It has the
worst telephone service in the world.
That ought to make some folks feel
better
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Out in California women dominate
On grand juries. Defendants probably
look carefully to their ties and see that
their hair is neatly brushed before en-
tering the Jury room.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

A new island has been found in the
North Atlantic. but since It win be
only about three feet out Of water
At low spring tide. colonization pro
1scss win have to be held in abeyanee
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

We might swap the hens on for
one Of those sea turtles that lays 600
eggs, II 1t would not simply mean an
addition to the cold storage plants.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The pun is a poor thing, especially
the pun on a proper name, but evil
IDENTIFY the sporting pages couldn't ex-
list in winter without 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The mills Of the gods grind slowly,
but they grind exceedingly small. A
plumber Is to be tried by a jury Of
women In California. His acquittal
would hardly be q safe bet
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Insomnia is said by medical experts
TO be on the increase. Not at all dift1-
cult to understand. however. in view
Of the income tax.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

It's a great handicap for a young
man whose salary is $25 week to
get married in a church surrounded
with a large flock Of automobiles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The mysterious disappearance Of a
dog that taught himself how to dance
the tango may be explained on the
theory that he later recovered his
conscience.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The tango is said to produce rolls
Of fat" on women who dance It. in
the not distant future We seem to see
the finish Of the tango.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The denatured tango is really a
harmless affair. But 1t still requires
more agility than the average roue
OF experience can show.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Twenty days for winking at girls is
New York remedy for firts that
might be adopted with profit in almost
any city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

So II was trombone that was
FIRST heard across the ocean. We had
expected that the steam calliope would
have the honor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Beauty doctor tells women not to
marry. Let the men do the worrying.
Most Of them don't care how they lock
anyway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

The newest reason for shortening
the hunting season is to conserve our
supply Of hunters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

A citizen of Breslau was locked up
two weeks for staring at cop. And
It wasn't a lady cop, either.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Av:ators fly upside down. but when
q motorists car turns turtle he's in
the soup.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Chicago clubwomen have branded
the slit skirt hideous. Now let's hear
the verdict OF q few clubmen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Year in Jail for Two Eggs" reads
headline; still. that's not Es bad as
cold storage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Some one asks whether there can be
peace without force. That depends on
how big the other fellow is.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Talking about aviation. there are
Sggs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

Another army aviator killed! II We
do conquer the air we shall have paid
dearly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

King Alfonso is a cigarette flend.
Oh, well. there are no perfect men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

A newspaper headline says eggs
may reach 81" A dozen or apiece?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-12-25

BAXTER SPRINGS. KANSAS.