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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
W|LbURN HELPS TO
SELECT OWN JURY
Pleads Not Guilty When Arraigned
on Charge Of Staying His
= Employer.

GRAYS, Oct. 23-The finding OF
Kings dead body at 2 o'clock in the
morning, the nervousness Of Wilburn
on the day after this discovery the
unlawful relations of Mrs. King and
Wilburn, and an alleged confession
by Wilburn constituted the greater
part of the evidence before the jury
by the State in the first day of the
trial of Nick Wilburn, farm hand.
in Jones County Superior Court, for
the murder of James King, a wealthy
Jones County farmer, last December.
1t was testified that Wilburn as 6.
member of the search party did not
want the party to go in the direction
Of the place where the body was
found. This was ELECTED in the tes-
timony Of DR.. c.. A. White and j. A.
Gordon.
Jesse Barber, negro, who was ar
rested for the murder, but afterward
released, testified that Wilburn adj
mitted to him that he (Wilburn) had
shot King, and threatened his (Bar-
ber's) life if the fact was disclosed.
Barber said, on cross examina ton.
that Wilburn wept like baby while
telling how he had killed King. Bar
Der also testified that twice he had
seen Mrs. King and Wilburn in COM
promising positions while King was
away.
Confession Causes Fight.
There was prolonged wrangle be-
tween Attorney Cooper, for the de-
tense, and Solicitor Pottle over the
latter's right to tell the jury in his
Wilburn had confessed. The judge
upheld his right to outline Wilburn's
alleged confession.
Attorney Cooper also objected to
the presence in the courtroom of De-
tective Moore, who obtained Will
burns confession He argued that
Moore should be excluded along with
the other witnesses. Moore was al
lowed to remain, however.
Pleads "Not Guilty"
When arraigned for trial, Wilburn,
attired in new suit and freshly
shaved, stood up, smiling, and pleaded
mot guilty" in a clear, resonant
voice. He aided his attorneys con-
siderably in the selection of the jury,
nc less than twenty being struck up
on his suggestion.
From her cell In the county Jail,
which is connected with the court
house by bridge Of sighs," Mrs.
King, who is nervously awaiting her
even obtaining a glimpse of the jury
Take Wilburn in Auto.
Apprehensive lest the strong feel
ing which was so manifest at the time
of the killing had not subsidized, Sher-
iff Roberts took extra precaution in
bringing Wiiburn from Macon to
Grays. Wilburn was handcuffed and
seated in an automobile between the
Sheriff and Detective Moore, who fer
reted out the crime and obtained
confession from the prisoner. The
party left Macon at 1880 o'clock and
reached Grays just few minutes be-
fore court opened and just as the
train from Macon arrived. The crowd
was expecting Wilburn on the train,
and there were few at the courthouse
to observe the prisoner as he was
taken out Of the auto and into the
Jail.
Sheriff Roberts will not allow Will
burn and Mrs. King to see each other.
He has arranged a cell for Wilburn
on the ground floor, Immediately UNI
der the cell occupied by Mrs. King.
The two prisoners have no means of
communication.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
GOING BACK TO LEPERs.

CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-T am going
back to the lepers. / am an outcast
and unwelcome here"
In tears, Miss Marie Collier, known
as the Bright Angel of Tracadie," the
New Brunswick leper colony, declared
she had given up the fight against
the awesome whispers" Of those who
draw away from her and spread the
gossip that she is leper.
Miss Collier has a certificate signed
by three Chicago specialists declaring
she is not leper.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
MAY BAR SULZER.

:. ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 23.-If Will
liam Sulzer, the deposed Governor. is
elected to the State Assembly efforts
will be made to bar him.
Assemblyman Louis Cuvillier to-
day said: The Assembly has the
right to pass upon the character Of
Its members, and believe removal
from office sufficient grounds for an
open expression of opinion on the part
OF the Assembly as to whether that
body deems Mr.. Sulzer fit for mem
bership."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
WEEDS, THEN DIES.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Dr. Sol Fis-
chel, who, with DR.. Martin Couney,
brought the first infant incubators to
this country for exhibition at the
Pan-American Exposition in 1901,
died suddenly in the Hotel Broztell.
Less than twelve hours earlier he
had been married to Miss Anna Win
ter.
The diagnosis of physicians hur-
rledly called was that death was due
10 acute cardiac dilatation, due to
liberation Of the stomach, and indi.
geStiOn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
PLANS CENTRAL BANK.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ga central
bank with twelve branches under ex-
elusive control of the Government is
proposed in plan submitted to the
Senate Banking and Currency Com
mittee to-day by Frank A. Vanderlip,
Of the National City Bank of New
York. Vanderlip declared he believed
his plan would safeguard the interests
of the people, be acceptable to bank
ers and meet every political and eco
nomic exigency.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
Mother Shoots Self
When Daughter Dies

WILKESBARRE, PA, Oct 23.-In-
sane from grief at finding the body
Of her 4-year-o daughter accident
ally burned to death, Mrs. Mary Moss,
of Wilkesbarre, to-day secured a re-
volver and shot herself to death.
The body Of the mother was found
stretched across that Of her little
daughter Mary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
COTTON HELPS BANKS.

Conservative bankers declared
Thursday that bank deposits at pres
ent in Atlanta break all records. They
estimated that the days deposits ex-
ceeded all previous records by more
than 100000.
With the movement of cotton we'll
under way, indications are that even
these figures will be beaten before
the end Of the week. To-day's rec
ord is the second that has been set
this week.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
HOWARD TO FORCE PROBE.

DECLARING that should the Depart
ment of Justice refuse to act on the
charges of unfit conditions at the Fed
eral prison. made by Julian Haw-
thorne and others, he would carry the
matter into the National Congress,
Congressman William Schley Howard
In a statement Thursday reiterated
his intention to force full invesu-
cation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
8 Killed, Score Hurt,
In Louisiana Cyclone

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 23.-Three
persons were killed and more than a
score Injured in cyclone which
swept Thibodeaux, La, to-day. The
property loss there was heavy.
A storm of cyclonic proportions
swept New Orleans this morning, and
the damage was estimated at $1,000
600.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
INDICTED AS SLAYER.

DALTON, Oct. 23.-Ira Fisher, the
man who produced the latest seAsa-
tion In the Frank case, was to-day
indicted for murder by the Grand jury
I'm session here.
The bill of indictment charges him
with killing his brother in law, Dug
Steele,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28

White House Wednesday afternoon
and requested the President, on be-
half of the Commission, to rename
Mr.. Clements a member.
The term of the Georgian expires
in December, and the name of for
mer Governor r. B. Glenn, of North
Carolina, has been presented by
friends to the President for Judge
Clements position. The North Caro-
Imam is very close to the White
House, and it is known that the
President would be glad to honor him
in some signal manner. It is thought,
however, that Judge Clements will
be reappointed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
BULLET THROUGH STOMACH.

LEXINGTON, GA, Oct. 23.-Be-
cause ]. M. Gregory, merchant,
threw Percy Tiller. farmer, out of
his store when Tiller leaned on q
showcase and refused to move, Greg
DRY has a bullet hole through his
stomach.
Tiller is under arrest for firing the
shot.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
czARiNA EXPECTS sToRk.

LONDON, Oct. 23.-Czar Nicholas
to-day informed King George and
Queen Maryof England, that an adj
dition to the Russian royal family
was expected shortly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
NINE KILLED IN WRECK.

SUDBURY, ONTARIO. Oct. %
The bodies OF nine persons, killed in
wreck yesterday on the Canadian
Pacific at Pardee, We're brought here
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
FARMER KILLED IN RUNAWAY

MOUNT VERNON, Oct. 2s.-Two
mules hitched to wagon ran away
here and killed V. p. Moore, IS years
old, prominent farmer, who lived about
miles north Of Mount Vernon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
Colleagues on Interstate Com
merce Commission Ask Wilson
to Rename Georgian.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-Judson
c. Clements, of Georgia, senior mem
Der of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, has been urged for reap
pointment by all Of his colleagues on
the commission.
Chairman Clark called at the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
Helps the Taxpayers.
Legislature Passes Law to Make
Corporations Pay a License
Fee Annually.

The corporation tax law, which
will shift a burden of $500, 600
annually from the shoulders of
the people to the corporations of
the state, has been passed by the
legislature. 1t requires all cor
porations, both domestic and for
eign, except building and loan
associations, insurance companies
and companies organized not for
profit, such as religious, educa-
ton and charitable institutions,
to pay fee into the state treas
ury each year for the special priv
ileges they enjoy under the cor
poration laws. The law is in
line with the laws of IS other
states in the union.
The fee ranges from $40 a year
on corporations of $4,000 capital
to 81, 500 a year on corporations
having capital of more than S.
600, 900. The fee is to be paid
at the time the corporations file
their reports with the secretary
of state. Ample provision. is
made for the strict enforcement
of the law.
AS stated, IS states, besides
Kansas, have recognized the JUS
tice of such a law. Corporations
all enjoy privileges that a person
or co-partnership does not enjoy.
And the various states have de.
creed that the corporations shall
pay a trifle for those special priv
ileges.
The rate as fixed in the Kan
sas law, on the whole is about
the rate now charged in Oklaho-
ma. 1t is about the average rate
paid in the various states.
The bill had the warm support
of the governor, secretary of
state, attorney general and state
auditor. Only ten votes were
cast against it in the senate and
only % against it in the house.
The corporations will begin pay
ing fees under it next January.
The reason they will not pay
this year is that most of them
have already filed their reports
for the present year under the
provisions of the old law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

they will come to the CONNER
cial Club that we may put you in
touch with our citizens.
There has been an expression
Iof general regret here that we
were unable to extend our train
service on last Thursday so as to
include Baxter. This trip was
made by virtue of a special ar
rangement with our Corporation
Commission, which would not
permit US to carry our plans be-
yond the limits of this state. We
don't want your people to feel
that we had forgotten your kind
treatment while in your city and
that we failed to- appreciate it
When we did not extend to you
the same invitation that we ex-
tended to Miami and other towns
within this state along the M. o:
& G.. Railway. Truly yours,
]. f. DARBY, Pres.
See the Baxter Hay Company
for prices on bran, mixed feed,
etc. Hoods old stand.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
The Mines.

While the real importance OF
the shutdown instituted by oper-
ators handling the majority Of
the tonnage produced in the Jop-
lin district was not expected to
be so manifest this week as the
next, the withdrawal of a large
amount of the ores from the mar
ket was of a sufficient character
to make the shipment for the
week the lightest of several years.
A large amount of the tonnage
loaded was taken from stocks Sc
cured during the former purchas-
ing period. While the smelling
interests through their represen-
tatives in the local field have
adopted a policy of giving the
appearance that they are not
very DESTROYS of securing a large
amount of ore and we're success
full in manifesAing this idea dur
ing the past production period,
the opinion prevails that the
coming week will witness asharp
upturn of the market along with
a spirited contest among the buy.
ers in attempting to secure the
stocks needed.
The prices for zinc and Gala
mine 10 the ores sold made no APP
preciable gain over those exist
ing last week. The general zinc
basis was $44 to $4e. Several
carlots brought as high as $40.
The calamine ore was moved on
a basis of $24 to $2S!
The lead shipments to a large
extent were in sympathy with
the curtailed zinc output and the
transfers made were on the same
basis as that of last week, rang
ing from ssl to $54.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
additional issue Of bonds.

additional issue of bonds.
And, Whereas, the said The Missouri,
Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company
now have the railroad completed into
and through the City Of Baxter
Springs, Kansas, with schedule OF
passenger and freight traing in opera
ton, and have located passenger de-
pot and freight terminal facilities of
such proportions and at such location
as have been fully approved by the
Mayor and Councilmen Of the City Of
Baxter Springs, Kansas, and in all
other respects have fulfilled the con-
ditions under which said issues Of the
bonds were voted on April 2, 10lG, and
September "a, 1912; therefore,
Be II ordained by the Mayor and Council
men of the City Of Baxter Springs,
Kansas:
Section 1. The mayor and city clerk
are authorized and directed to cause to be
printed the bonds Of the City Of Baxter
Springs, Kansas, in the sum OF Twenty
Thousand Dollars, in aid of securing and
purchasing right-of-way, depot grounds
and terminal facilities for The Missouri,
Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company.
Said bonds to be in denominations Of Five
Hundred Dollars each, payable to bearer,
and bearing interest at the rate Of Five
per cent per annum, payable semi'annually
as evidenced by interest coupons attached
thereto, both principal and interest paya-
BILE at the Fiscal Agency Of the State OF
Kansas in twenty years from date, with
the option reserved to said City to pay
any or all of said bonds at any interest
paying period after ten years from date
thereof. Said bonds shall be signed by
the Mayor and attested by the Clerk, un-
der the seal Of the city. The interest
coupons attached to said bonds shall be
executed by the facsimile signatures Of
the Mayor and City Clerk.
Section 2. The City Treasurer shall
determine, as near as may be. at the ear
liest possible date, the amount of cash
actually required to liquidate all indebted
ness or obligations Of the city in connec-
ton with the aid extended in procuring
and purchasing right-of-way, depot
grounds and terminal facilities for The
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Company, and shall tender for sale to the
State School Fund Comm ission said
bonds sufficient to cover said indebtedness
or obligations of the city.
Section 3. If for any reason the State
School Fund Commission shall decline to
purchase said bonds, the City Treasurer
is authorized and directed to deliver said
bonds to the party or parties entitled
thereto, in the amount that the city has
actually obligated itself to pay in aid Of
securing and paying for said right-of-way,
depot grounds and terminal facilities for
The Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Rail-
road Company.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after its
publication in the Baxter Springs News.
Passed the Council and approved by
the Mayor this 25th day of February, 1913.
CHAs. M. JONES, MAYOR.
Attest: B. w. PATTON,
IsEALl City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
A Good Letter.
: Muskogee, Ok, Feb. "a, 10.
Mayor G. M. Jones,

Muskogee, Ok, Feb. "a, 13.
Mayor G. M. Jones,
Baxter Springs, Kas.
DearSir-The pressure of bus
mess alone has delayed me in
writing you and expressing in
behalf Of the people Of MuskOgee
their appreciation of the cordial
ity and hospitality which your
citizens showed while we were in
your city on February 14th. We
have chosen to call these trips
friendly relation excursions be-
cause it is our desire to become
better acquainted with our neigh
bors. The people in the same
locality even though not in the
same state certainly have some
things in common, and we can
better promote these mutual in
terests by being acquainted with
each other.
We hope that should any Of
your people come to Muskogee
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

We win pay for what you uso
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In all our experience with hair
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NO will pay for what you uDo 70 the
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We have everything there 10 de-
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

The Legislature is planning to
consolidate the district courts of
Cherokee and Labette counties.
However, we do not think the
plan is a good one, for the reason
that the Cherokee county district
court has all it can attend to
now. With the addition of La.
bette county we think the dock
ct will be 50 heavy business will
never be caught up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

l, B. w. Patton, city clerk, hereby GER
tify that the above is true and correct
copy of Ordinance No. 1888. as the same
was passed by the city council at meet
ing held Feb. IS, 1913, and as the same
now appears on file in my Office.
B. w. Patton, City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
Booster Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the
Booster Club will be held on Fri
day evening, March u. 1t is
hoped there will be a large at
tendance, as several matters OF
Importance are to come up fol-
consideration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

And now it is rumOred that the
Frisco is going to put on a line
of motor Cars, to rim between
Vinita and Joplin. The more
the merrier.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

Mrs. ]. E. Schnebley was hos
tess to the Carnation club Tues
day afternoon. Mrs. M. E. Reddy
won the prize. A dainty lunch.
con was served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

pOrtunity to live in Baxter if
they are still DESTROYS of doing
80. The M. o. G. has establish
ed easy communication between
Joplin and Baxter, and the hours
of service are all that could be
desired.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

Joplin people who have often
expressed a desire to live in Bax.
ter Springs, if they had easy
means of transportation between
the two towns, now have an op'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
For Rent.

Good 8O-acre farm to rent.
Good improvements. Apply to
T. ]. Embry, phone SIS, Route S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

James Stevenson, father of
Mrs. ]. o. Goodwin, suffered a
stroke of apoplexy Tuesday. He
Is resting well at present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

It is said the new Frisco build
ing in Joplin will be finished II
three months.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

Jack johnson is seriously i'll Of
Pneumonia. Wouldn't it be toe
bad il
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

Miss Laura Armstrong visited
her mother, who is i'll at St
Johns hospital, in Joplin Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27
NJ. E. REDDY'
Baxter s1o,r., ne Heqeal SBOW
Kansas

Thsre 4 q Renal Store In nearly svefy town
and city N the United States. Canada and
Great Britain. There h different Re4AM
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human H.
each especially designed for the particular VI
for which Il q recommended.
The Razall SeoFos are AnsEica's CEoaa0So
Drug Scores
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

The S. P. and II. club Met
with Mrs. Dawson at the home
of Mrs. Dills last Friday after
noon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

Miss Grace Perkins visited
Mrs. Calvin Cooper in Columbus
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-27

Mrs. J. H. Boswell entertained
the Bridge club last Wednesday
afternoon. Prizes were won by
Mrs. John Cooper and Mrs. w. E.
Julian.
The N. Y. NJ. club met with
Miss Ruth Barnes last Wednes-
day afternoon. A fine musical
program was given, and Mrs.
Frank Hartley was awarded the
honors of her class for her able
Interpretation of a selection of
music given her BY Miss Grace
Waggoner. At the close, Mrs.
j. W. Barnes, who assisted Miss
Ruth in receiving the guests, iu-
vited them into the dining room,
where a lovely luncheon was
served. The next meeting will
be March 5th, with Mrs. M. H.
Eastman.
Senator Wagner has intro
duced a. bill in the Legislature,
which, if it becomes 4 law, will
bring out of hiding many mile
ions of taxable property. His
bill provides that mortgages not
recorded, nor listed for taxation
shall be null and void. It is es-
timated that taxes.to the amount
of two million dollars a year are
beaten BY unrecorded mortgages.