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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15
First Published August 6, IoI4.)
Senate Concurrent ReSOIu-
fiOH No,

A proposition to amend sections ana OF
nrticle II of the constitution of the state
of Kansas, relative to finance aud taxa
ton.
Be II resolved by the Legislature Of the
state of Kansas, two-thirds of the mem
bers elected to each House thereof con-
curing therein:
SECTION l. The following proposition
TO amend the constitution of the state OF
Kansas is hereby submitted to the quail.
fed electors of the state for their approval
or rejection: That sections and 2, article
H. be amended to read as follows:
Section I. The legislature shall have
mower TO establish and maintain an equit-
able system for raising state and local
revenue, and may classify the subjects OF
taxation so far as their differences justify
the same, in order to secure just return
from each. All property used exclusively
for state, county, municipal, literary edu'
cational, scientific, religious, benevolent
and charitable purposes, and personal
property TO the amount of ut least two
hundred dollars for each family, shall be
exempted from taxation. Taxes may al
so be imposed on incomes, franchises
privileges and occupations, which taxes
may be graduated and progressive, ana
reasonable exemption may be provided.
SEC. ., This proposition shall be sub
mitted TO the electors of the state at the
general election in the year 1914 for their
approval or rejection. The amendment
hereby proposed shall be designated ON
the ballot by the following title; The
tax amendment to the constitution" and
shall be voted for or against as provided
by law under such title.
SEC. g. This resolution shall take et
feet and be in force from and after its pub
LEGATION in the statute book.
Passed the Senate February I, 1913.
Passed the House March Z, 1918.
Senate concurred in House amendments
March Z, 1913
Approved March lG, 1918.
thereby certify that the foregoing is O
true and correct copy of original Senate
Ctncurreut Resolution No. 4, now OH file
In my Office.
CHAs. II. SESSIONS,
Secretary of State.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15
First published September -, iOiiJ
Sherif's Sale Of Real Estate on
Special OEder Of Sale.

State Of Kansas, Cherokee County, 90.
BY virtue and authority Of a special or.
der OF sale, TO me directed and delivered,
issued out Of the District Court Of Chero-
kee'county, Kansas. sitting ut Galenn, ON
the 10Th day Of September, 1914, In a GER
tain cause therein pending wherein
Emma H.. EEell was plaintiff and Fleet
kEell was defendant, being case num-
bered lTp2, commanding me to proceed In
the manner provided bt law for the sale
Of real estate ON execution and 20 ndver-
tise and sell according tn law the real es-
tate hereinafter described for the purpose
of satisfying the lien Of plaintiff In the
sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and
1-lO0 Dollars for alimony. costs and after
ney fees, on the following described real
estate. to-wit; Lot ten Q0l In Block Three
81 Of East addition TO the City OF Column
bus, In Cherokee county, Kansas, and ap-
ply the proceeds arising from snid sale,
first, to the payment Of the costs, nccru-
ing costs, the costs of said sale and the
taxes upon said real estate, and, second,
toward the satisfaction of plaintiffs said
lien as aforesaid and the remainder II any
there be, TO be held by the Clerk Of said
Court and paid TO the order OF said de-
PENDANT. will, on Tuesday, the 9th day
of October, 1914, mt the hour Of two o'clock
d. m. Of said day, at the North door Of the
Court House In the city Of Columbus
Cherokee County, Kansas, offer for sale
and sell to the highest bidder for cash In
hand all the right, title and interest OF
the above named plaintiff and defendant
In and TO the above described real estate
for the purpose and purposes aforesaid.
Dated at Galena, Kansas, this 10Th day
of September, 1914.
RALPH +. MARTIN,
Sheriff Of Cherokee County, Kansas.
BY John A. Hardwick, Deputy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15
Resolutions.

Whereas, the members of the
Republican Central Committee
and the Republican candidates
of Cherokee County, in meeting
assembled, have learned with
deep regret of the death of E. E.
Moss, of Galena, who was re-
Gently nominated by the Repub-
lican party for Sheriff of Chero-
kee County, and recognizing in
the life and character of Mr..
Moss those qualities of manhood
which made him a man among
men and secured for him the
high esteem in which he was
held as a man, a Republican and
a citizen;
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved,
That we hereby express our
deepest and most sincere regret
for the great loss sustained BY
the family and friends of Mr..
Moss, the Republican party and
the citizens of Cherokee County
generally.
And Be 1t Further Resolved,
That a copy of these resolutions
be transmitted to the family of
Mr.. Moss and to the press of the
County.
F. W. Boss,
]. H. Ellis,
Fred Stauffacher,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15

alive bills, the Alaska bill, and many others.
The President sincere and conscientious but that does not
make all his policies right have opposed the administration
policies referred sincere in the belief that they
not for the best interest people, and while in Congress
shall continue and for think right and to
what believe wrong matter what the power posi-
tiou of those who favor oppose such measures.
hope you will believe always for couutry good and,
Very truly yours
PHIL CAMPBELL.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15

OILS went to Warren's Branch Fri.
day evening to tautalize the I'm.
ney tribe Saturday.
Mrs. Samuel Binns was on the
sick list the FIRST of the week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15

Buford Price and family have
moved to Chetopa, where the
former is engaged in the barber
business.
Clare Rhem and Arthur Mich
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15
Miss This Good One Best of All Coored Mnstres
PARADE AT NOON. PERFORMANCE AT p M
First Published in the Baxter Springs
News, October LIST, 1914.
Notice of Appointment
Administrator.

State of Kansas. County Of Cherokee, SIS.
In the matter of the Estate of Maude E
Abrams Brown, late OF Cherokee county,
Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice Il Hereby Given that on the BIRD
day of september. \. ID. 1914, the under.
signed was, by the Probate court of Cher
okcc county, Kansas, duly appointed and
qualified as administrators of the estate
Of Maude L. Abrams Brown, late of Cher.
okee county, deceased. All parties inter.
ested in said estate will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
+. X. BROWN,
Administrator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15
Busby'S MinStrelS
Won Loud Applause

The best tented show seen in
Grand Junction in a long time,
was produced last evening when
the minstrels owned and produced
by ]. M. Busby appeared before
a crowd that packed the seats.
The show is full of tuneful and
humorous acts and keeps the
audience in a roar of laughter
from start to finish. The sing
ing had all the fascinating quail
tiles which only the negro can
impart, won loud applause. The
band yesterday entertained the
crowd at the parade and won
many compliments for their ex-
cellent grade of music.
The wardrobe of the company
is exceptionally fine and the cos
tunes are new and of unusual
quality. The costumes are all
silk and velvet and make a most
brilliant appearance. The acts
are clean and the humor refined
and appealing to the highest
grade of the audience.-Grand
Junction News. Baxter Springs
October II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-10-15

A Baxter Springs, Kansas,
bargain of s Ia acres. House;
700 fruit trees. Terms. Address
]. B. w. Bennington, Fort Lau-
derdale, Florida.
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
Late Summer NegAgeey
IRE Fuller Ab0nt HibS
BY MADGE MARVEL

single strap is used. y tiny rosette of
chiffon roses held the ribbon straps
where they crossed the shoulder of an
other brassiere model.
NegliGecs and night robes. following
the cut of outer garments, are still de-
signed along clingtng lines. but num-
ber of new combinations are broad and
full about the hips, corresponding with
the peg-top skirts and helping them to
puff out from the waistline. a dainty
combination. quite as perishable as it is
pretty. displays light yellow chiffon
pleated full under a sheer white lace
allover. Combinations of light pink. or
blue crepe de chine with insertions and
lace edgings of Valenciennes lace, are
both charming and practical. for they
launder with excellent success.
Many of the new combinations and
brassieres have an inch-wide band of
rubber inserted at the waS.line. This
holds the garments in place. but from
the point of view of actual comfort and
health | do not think they are nearly as
desirable as ribbons which may be ad-
iusted as one chooses. The light tricot
cOrsets. almost boncless, mako the flesh
beneath too sensitive to a tight band of
anv sort. and a rubber band Is almost
CO rtain to pinch or go to the other ex-
treme and become loose and fabby.
Copyright. 1914 Newspaper Feature Service
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
HERE'S A CHANCE TO
|. LEARN CORSET FACTS
Nine. Barboure, at PaIais Royal.
Tells Women Secrets of
Their Wardrobe.

| More personal than a conversion at
revival service, and listened to more
closely than even the latest play, was
the lecture given by Nine Barboure, in
the corset department of the Palais
| Royal this morning. For she diagnoses
the case of the corset
| Few ministers. few doctors NAV boast
of gaining the confidence of women as
easily as does Nine. Barboure Surely
no cne ever had more spellbound audi
ences than these congregated in the i'm
provised theater on the third floor Of
this department store yesterday and to-
| day. t" learn the innermost secrets Of
their wardrobe from the lips Of Mime.
Earboure
They flock up to the front of the lit
tie enclosed space after the lecture and
| In accents of earnest reverence. ask
| politely that the wonderful lecturer tell
| their fortunes. And she does /. too.
Whether the woman be thin, long. fat.
ouikE, slab. bulgy, or humpsided, the
fortune teller runs an experienced hand
over her form. writes a few magic words
on Ii slip of paper and To- the deed is
done.
For this talisman bears the number
OF corset, which will fit the bearer
hNe a SioNS II Is fortune IN itself
Two models, one a rather slim specj-
men, like you and me. y'understant
and rather fat one. like Mrs. Brown.
understand. go through all of the mo.
tions for the audience. Just think OF
having woman to demonstrate lust
now one may go about putting on A
corset 1t may be all very well for
some women to pretend that they know
everything, but there is little doubt but
that every one of us has had a night
hn sa,t@
set
Ihere Is way to wear them and a
way not to wear them. and in that Sc
cret lies the success of dressing like a
Charwoman or lady. But heretofore.
in fact, very rarely. are women shown
how to wear their corsets how to put
tnem on. and what kind to get in the
first place.
The expert will be at the Palais ROYAL
for one more day. Two lectures. one
in the morning and one in the after
noon, will be given tomorrow, at 1880
and o'clock. respectively.
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
MANY LITERARY WORKERS.

Original work is the primary re-
quirement of the Short Story Club.
Since 1856 this club has afforded
common meeting place for many Of
the brightest professional literary
workers. as we'll as amateurs in
Washington
Mrs. A. H. Mohl, who. in 1886 also
was president of the Woman's Press
Association, was the originator of
the Short Story Club. She was its
first president. and served for three
years.
Originally the club had no officers
save a president. and voted to have
no constitution. no dues, and no
rules, except that each member was
to read an original and unpublished
short story. AS the club Increased
its membership the need for a closer
one time the membership exceeded
leo At present there are about
sixty-five members. Robert S. Moore
is president of the organization.
Mrs. G. B. Thomas is its vice presi-
dent, Miss Mabel r. Hiatt, it's cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Myra
Metcalf, recording secretary; Fl. p.
pi CSS lcpoi Icy anu a.
i. Ham was treasurer until her
death last June.
Mrs Metcalf has been a member
of the club for twenty-one years and
she and Prof. II. c. Kirk are the
veteran members. Mrs. Metcalf has
held her present office for twenty
years.
Composite Stories.
At each meeting the STORY of the
evening is the principal feature. A
shorter original story also is read.
The rest of the time is taken up
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

with recitations, music and OCCASION
ally scientific paper is read.
An interesting part of the past
seasons program was a composite
story" The first chapter OF this
story was written by Mrs. w. d.
Mackenzie. and a chapter was added
by another member at each meeting.
A composite pla aylet, "a Modern
Maid" also was launched by II. P.
ing original stories read during the
past season were "A Welsh Ro-
nance by Mrs. G. B. Thomas: My
First Comrade," by Mrs. w. D.
Mackenzie. and THE Silent Stone"
by Mrs. w. X. Holton.
The society meets on the second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month
from November to May. inclusive,
at the w. G. r. Y. Building. The
these meetings interesting, and does
not look with favor upon banquets
or other extraneous affairs. This
rule was broken upon the twentieth
anniversary of the club when a din
ner was given at the Riggs House.
The roll of the clubs presidents
comprises many literary folk of the
city in the last three decades. Fol-
lowing Mrs. Mohl were Mrs. l.. A.
LIT. ISouiiiSoli,
c. r Eurket, Prof Fl. c. Kirk,
]. II. Whitaker. Clifford Howard.
Capt. Arthur B. Portman. Capt. F..
V. DeCoster. Prof. l.. II. Wilder and
William Tyler Page.
Among the present members VINO
publish stories and essays are Mrs.
Appleton P. Clarke, jr.. Mrs. VIr-
ginia King Frye, Mrs. Bertha Lin
coin Heustis, w. D. Mackenzie.
Judge Dow McI.ain. Mrs. Anna p.
Patten. Mrs. T. B. Young. Miss
blanche Tyler Beaton. DR.. Thomas
CaIver, E. w. Callamore, Miss Mary
c. Farmer, Miss Jessie Fl. Griswold.
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
Leading Women Line Up
To Aid Cotton Movement

One by one the leading women of the
nation are lining up in the campaign
to bring about a demand for cotton to
relieve the stagnatiOn in the cotton
market.
Mrs. Eleanor Wilson McAdoo. wife of
the Secretary of the Treasury. and
youngest daughter of the President, to-
dav Joined the ranks of ''cottoners," by
announcing that she will be one of the
patronesses of the National Cotton
Fa shion Show at the New Willard Oc-
tober and S.
Many other prominent Washing ton
women are taking an active interest in
the campaign. Among these are Mrs.
Thomas r. Marshall Mrs. Champ Clark,
and wives Of tn" Cabinet members
Mrs Duncan L. Fletcher. president of
the Congressional Club, Mrs. William
Cumming Story, president general of
the d. a r.. and Mrs. John B. Hender-
SON Mrs. Henderson suggests that in
the near future Washington hold mus
lin ball like those Of past years.
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

they are so very transparent. the under-
wear beneath must be fashioned Of
laces quite as fine as those which trim
the gown itself.
Perhaps the brassieres. or canlisoles.
core first in summer lingerie impCr-
tance, for bodices must display tilmy
carZinesS The new GouncingS make
the prettiest brassieres. \ length of
shadow lace flouncing may cover each
shoulder and be crossed surplicc-fash-
ion at tho bust. or extend straight
around beneath the arms and be held
on the shoulders by ribbons. These are
more practical if lined with light silk
or chiffon in one of the rainbow hues.
brassiere recently displayed in a
Fifth avenue shop had its lace edge
turned over at the top and the ribbon
run Just beneath. Double straps held
the garment in place. and these crossed
over each shoulder. giving Il newer ef-
feet than that shown when the usual
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
wolf! Wolff"

The heavy black clouds had massed
IN the east and west the lightning was
flashing fiercely between the heavy in
Cessent rolling of the thunder
Francis was terribly frightened. and
his fond mother had gathered her young
hopeful and tried logically to calm his
fears.
"Dor't be afraid. darling. There $
nothing to fear. God sends the thunder
storm to clear the air. water the flow
e~s and make il cooler for US. Now.
don't cry dear: II won't harm you, and
everything will be better when it's over
The little fellow listened intently. and
as his mother finished he looked up at
her gravely and said: NO. no. mother:
you talk exactly the way you did last
week when YOU took me to the dentist
n have the tooth pulled.
ChrCnicle-Telegraph ph.
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
such n success of On Trial

v Mary Ryan. who has made
such II success of ON Trial" "
We lived near the 'opry house in
my home town, and when matinees were
ever the actors used to pass Our yard
on the way to their boarding houses
The minstrel men. especially, used to
stop and tease us rs we played with our
dolls. We could not understand their
fun-Inaking, and used to stalk into the
house. quite indignant, with our toys
un0cr our arms.
Now l know it was all good -natured
fun, and yet the first time / attended
a real rehearsal with a group of strange
actor folk. the old dread of being teased
by a jovial stranger came over me-"
And then she went on to discuss the
queer Impressions people outside the
theater have Of conditions in il. Novel
lists with an outside" impression have
ever dwelt on the actor who annoys the
ladies of the company with unwcicomc
advances. As matter of fact, the
travelling actor is really a willing suit
case porter. and a cheerful lender of
makeup. He will run errands, Ioca te
good hotels, AMI find reliable laundry
mcr without a whimper. He is quite
the most gallant gentleman the actress
may hope TO meet on the road, for he
understands lle- trials and tribulations.
Fat, married travelling men are con-
si0cIed by the actress as the most an
ncy;ng feature If any train o. boat
They show 10 interest in leaving the
smoking room until they discover that
q troupe has boarded the train. then
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
Short Story Club
Novel association
Insists Upon Original Contributions at Each Meet
ng-Membership Shows Constantly Increas-
ing Numbers Since Organization
in 1885,

Foremost among the literary clubs and societies of Wash
ington the Short Story Club the oldest organization of its
kind and is nsisent only original pork presented
meetings.
Formed 1885, this club has had rolls many the fore
most literary persondges the Capital in the last dec
ade Among its membership contributors
1ines
Originally this club had only PRESIDENT forego
constitution rules and dues its increasing
made a thorough organization necessary
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
Is the Actor Understood?
Miss Ryan Says He Is Not
By GARDNER MACK.
By HELEN STARR

they begin to be noisy, and tell stories
to attract attention.
In order to become acquainted they
begin by bringing magazines to the in
genue, for she looGs young and impress
sionable. If the leading lady is deter
mined to sit quietly and read. they say
she is interested in the manager and
doesn't care to talk to other men. If
the inCenue is polite and conversational,
the travelling man usually Elisunder-
stands ar1 becomes annoying. He
seems to consider that playing n new
tcwr each night is travelling for ones
health.
Few people outside the tncater, "
smiled Miss Ryan. can appreciate that
'piayacting' is no. play, but tedious
work"
Copyright. 1913. Newspaper Feature Service !
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

The new lingerie
a nd Giaphanous
quality of summer
gowns aid in Civ
ing an atmosphere
OF elusiv e ness.
Warm weather aft
ernoon costumes
arc veritablc lay
ers of sheer lace,
delicate ct i II o n s
and light silks
piled one above
the other. Because
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
TODAY'S BEST FILMS.
Selected by GARDNER MACK.


..The House Next Door, by }.
Hartley Manners, CrandaIrs, Ninth
end T. streets.
Gertrude CouEhIan in "Her Lady
ship" tSelig', the Regent. EiSh-
feenth and California streets.
Walter r.. Perkins in MY Friend
from Indfn" E:disOnD, the OIymp-
= ic, I43I You street.
Mabel NOrmand in "Mabcrs New
Prank" tkcystOneb, the Empire,
915 II street northeast.
Anna Tracey and David Rftchie
in "The Double Iifc,' tho Royal,
Fourteenth and Irving streets.
(Note: These selections are based
on the personality OF the play
ers and the producing company
and not personal inspection except
in special cases.-G. M
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
Good Cooks in Demand,

''I've had my daughters learn to cook
SO that they might get better hus-
bands"
And did they?"
NO. they feel above marrying now"
Boston Transcript
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

Don't argue about the war" SAYS
A health authority. particularly If you
are in the vicinity OF sympathizers on
the other side of the ducstion.-In-
dianapolis Star.
The Washington times., 1914-09-25
SOME BOY TO
GET AUTOMOBILE
Hearts of Washington Lads
Centered On Offer of
free Machine.

Ever wish for an automobile when
you were a boy?
Probably not-assuming that you
are old enough to have a son of your
own-for. after all. it has been a very
short time since the automobile be-
came factor in our daily life.
But. If you were a boy NOW,
wouldn't you wish for a daisy, little
automobile, all your own. with all
your heart and soul? Just ask your
youngster what he thinks about il.
And this all leads up to the splen-
did offer being made to the boys OF
Washington and vicinity by Parker.
Bridget & Co. the well-known mems
and boys clothiers at Ninth and Penn
sylvania avenue. A beautiful gold and
ed by them to some youngster, Just in
time for Christmas.
How Vote, Are Obtained.
This offer is made through a novel
popularity contest. With each pur-
chase made in their boys wear de-
partment. votes are awarded, on the
basis of two votes for every cent of
the purchase. For instance, IS pur-
chase entities the purchaser to 1000
votes. Fer purchases made in other
departments. one vote is awarded for
each cent of the purchases IS pur-
chase securing 500 votes.
The only other conditions are that
the contest is open only to boys II
years of age or under, who wear
short trousers. and no one connected
directly or indirectly with the store
may enter To vote, customers must
take their sales-checks to the voting
booth on the Fourth floor, where the
votes will be cast
Now about the car. It's one of the
dandiest cars boy ever looked on.
1t has a stylish racing" look, but il;
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

w vHEN I was a little girl used
M to he afraid of actors" said
Mary Ryan. who has made
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

When Leach Cross returns to Los An
Eeles from his training quarters at
Catalina. for the Rivers-Croes bout he
Will take part in a boxing comedy
which the Sterling company is going to
put on
The Washington times., 1914-09-25

Beverly Bayne. Of the Essanay Film
Company. learned to run seven-pas-
senger car in three lessons. And she
hasn't had a wreck yet