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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24
New Library Books.


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also
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24
Noted Pianist May Come.

Baxter Springs, if plans now
underway work out, will have
the opportunity to hear one OF
the celebrated pianists of the
world, Signor Giuseppe Fabbrini,
of Naples, court musician to the
Khedive of Egypt, member OF
the Royal Orchestra of Italy, az
Rome; the Imperial Orchestra OF
Naples, Imperial Orchestra of
Petrograd, and has filled engage
ments in America as solo1st with
the Minneapolis Symphony Orch
estra. st. Paul Symphony Orch
estra, and the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra. Miss ]. L. Allen, of
Boston. booking agent for artists
arranging tours for the coming
season, was in Baxter Sunday, a
guest Of her friend, A'rs. Louise
Kean. While here Miss Allen
was induced to give Baxter date
for Prof. Fabbrini sometime in
March at a price that ought to
be readily accepted. The Metho-
dist church societies have taken
the matter up and will undertake
to secure the necessary guaranty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24
Water Plants.

The News has clipping from
the St. Louis Republic of March
30,f 1913, showing that at that
time out OF 200 municipalities in
Kansas having water works all
but 13 owned their own plants.
In Nebraska in August, 1914,
out of 17S municipalities having
water works l69 owned their own.
ed plants, leaving only 8 towns
that at that time were furnished
with water private systems and
one town which received water
from municipal plant in an ad-
jointing city. In cities of the
third class, similar iu size to Bax-
ter, the municipal rate is from
z to 60 cents per 1000 gallons,
while the private rate is from IS
to so cents. Without exception
the service is letter from munich.
pal plants than from privately
owned plants. One very distinct
advantage of the municipal plant
is that the city always is willing
to serve every house in the cor
poration, while private water
companies draw the line at isolat'
ed residences. There is no argu'
ment in figures of this kind, al
isin favor of the. municipality
owned plant.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24
Much Thievery.

Short crops and high prices,
here as elsewhere, are developing
an unusual amount of pilferiug.
Chicken coops are receiving
nocturnal visits, robes and pack
ages left in autos and buggies
disappear mysteriously and oc-
casionally some one gets 80 des-
perate that he steals Ford, as
was the case last Wednesday
night when C. H. Gaines Car was
taken away, together with the
lap robe and an oyercoat. We
understand that Mr.. Gaines has
said that if the thief will send
back the orercoat, he can keep
the Ford. But seriously, it is to
be hoped that some way can be
devised to put a stop to SO much
ehievery. Saturday night the
basement to the residence of Mrs.
Garrett Nichols was broken open
and all of the lady's preserves
and fruit put up for the winter
was carried of, without a trace
as to the identity of the burglar.
To catch a few of the lawbreakers
and give them COOL stiff punish
ment would have a wholesome
effect we are sure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24

hand the city council should take
the public into Its confidence.
Call meeting for the considera-
tion OF the subject and then leave
Il up to taxpayers Ito decide
whether they wish 10 have a
municipal plant or prefer to
award a franchise to a private
company.
In case a private plaut should
appear the most desirable then
the franchise as prepared by the
city should first be offered to the
company at present serving the
city. If that company should
turn it down then give Mr..
Wheeler or Some other company
chance. Should the franchise
as prepared to protect the city's
interests not be desirable to any
private concern then the city
still has the alternative OF voting
bonds aud installing a plant of
its own.
At the conclusion Of the meet
ing of the citizens Thursday
night committee was appointed
to prepare a petition to be circu-
lated for signers and presented
to the conncil.
In the petition the plan out
lined above is set forth and the
council is requested to take no
action until such information
has been secured and the whole
matter submitted to the public to
decide.
Different members OF the coun.
Gil with whom the News man
has conferred appear disposed 70
respect the wishes of the tax
payers in this matter aud there
is no doubt that the whole thug
will adjust itself satisfactorily
and when Baxter does get a new
water service it will be ample
and reliable and run in the in
interests of those who will be
called upon to foot the bills. At
any rate it is to &c hoped that
the progress of the city will not
be blocked by bigoted adhesion
to personal ideas or interests. !
LIT the people rule.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24

Woman, having little girl, de-
sires position as housekeeper OF
at housework In small family.
Address, Myrtle Ragsdaie. Baxter
EingsS kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24

Rev. C. W. Yard, who has been
conducting a grocery store in
Baxter for the past year has sold
his business to J. w. Cook. the
corner groceryman. Mr.. Cook
will vacate the corner aud occupy
the building at present occupied
by Mr.. Yard. The corner build
ing il is rumored has been leased
by the new owners to a general
merchandise firm, which will
begin business shortly after Mr..
Cook vacates. Rev. Yard will
not reengage in business, for the
present at least, but more than
likely will devote his time and
efforts to the ministry which
profession he followed for more
than forty years prior to coming
to Baxter Springs. The News
together with numerous other
friends, hopes that Rev. and Mrs.
Yard, will find it to the best
interests of their work and welfare
to continue to reside in the city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24

Rev. John R. Browne, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, has
purchased the Sands residence
on East River street, at present
occupied by ]. c. Stevens. The
purchase was made from A. C..
EdringtOu who had previously
bOughtit from the owner, v. C.
Bovine, of Seattle. Rev, Browne
has serEsd notice that he will
occupy the house at earliest date
possible.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-11-24

A lady from out of town who
had to just ''hang arou nd" the
stores one day this week while
her husbands auto was being
repaired, remarked that the first
garage that is thoughtful enough
to provide a rest room for ladies
will get a lot of business on the
strength of the innov alton in
Baxter. The suggestion surely
is worthy the attention of Bax-
ter's automobile dealers.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
SERVING TABLES

Odd Mahogany Serving Tables atClearance Sale Prices as follows $12OO, S12.50, $15.OO, $17.50 up to $40.OO..
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05

ison and contrast are involved In the endeaVor. The "Who's Who" of the snug respectable often fails in stir ring particulars. After the prom lnent subject of discussion has done his best the casual reader is forced to
 admit that the biographical incident
 falls short of the swift-moving series
 Of events that might have been antic-
 lpated. Some of this may be due to the heavy hand of the blue pencil,
 winch here as in the city room, bears
 down heavily on budding genius.
 With the gentle yegg and his con
 geners, however, the situation is oth-
 erWise. The faithful editor of the
 'Who's Who' of the submerged will
 never be confronted with a plethora Of voluntarily contributed material.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05

His celebrities make of the shrinking violent a brazen jade. If any good dope is to be obtained, it is up to the publishers.
 How pleasant to read, nevertheless, these hardly wrested details! Red- dy the Mouse? Born--somewhere. Married? AS it may have happened. Expert in soup" A cracking" good fellow. Society much sought after in select circles, but cares little for pubhclty. Given to years of re tir"ment. Hobby, a collector of vir- tu. Side line. oakum picking. Clubs. Johet, Moyamensing, Sing Sing, At lanta. Present address, unknown.
 Thus it goes in a strange world. One delightful mummy secures em- balment in the spices of the annual
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
CHy He1ns

M. A. Welinsky of 146 Hartford avenue and Miss Bessie Berkowitz were married Sunday by Rabbi Henry ". Ettleson in Hartford.
 The Hebrew Ladies' Aid society gave a well attended lance in Booth s hall last evening. Judd's orchestra furnished music. The proceeds from thlS dance are to be turned into the Jewish War Relief fund.-
 William Henry Guenthcr of Detroit has taken out a license to marry Miss Maie Hcrne Willard, the nineteen
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05

red book through the medium brochure on the caverns of A1 Another has a string of bank the two comes out practically They get in, and the proof of it the ornate volume decks the spicuous place on the library with Gotrox's tome thum bmarH e." while Bugsby, who has m specially of Egyptian scarabs, I copy which, by some strange ( dence always falls open just "Br."
 One Eared Mike and the Unl Wop also have their little weakr But these tal,e no such queer In sad day has fallen to the for which Job cried in vain, "Oh mine enemy would write a book
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
NEW YORK EAST CONtElfEN'E.
Methodists Discuss Ccding Fart ol
 Their Territory.

Stamford, April 5.-Election of del- egates to the general conference Which meets next month at Saratoga, N. Y, and decision on hte proposed ceding to the New York conference of part of it's territory were import ant matters of business to come before the New York east conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in 6Sth annual session here. ..-:
 Formal organization of the confer ,ence was effected today. with Bishop Autner E. Wilson presiding.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
\ New "Who's Who.
Washington POst.)

The announcement that the New ork police contemplate the issue of a book descriptive of the antecedents pursuits and resultant public and pri- Vate vlclssitudes of the denizens of the underworld doubtless will be hailed With glad acclaim by all except those imm ediatcly concerned.
 Most interesting phases of cOmDar-
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
FATHER REGAIN TO TALK.

Rev. M. J. Regan of the Immacu- late Conception church, Hartford, will be the speaker at the Lenten services in St. Mary'S church this evening. Father Began has many friends in this city and a large attendance is anticipated.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
China Closets Golden Oak

To match Buffets, with and without mirror back. Prices for this sale $16.5O, $2O.OO, $25.00, $26.5O, $31.5O and S35.OO.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. l.. Willard of 147 Winthrop street.

There will be a Hebrew mass meet ing tomorrow evening in Talmud Tor ah hall when further plans for donat- ing to the war relief fund will be made.
 The summer schedule of hours has gone into effect at Landers, Frary x Clarlk's office. The afternoon schedule is from 1 until , o'clock.
 The police have been notified that K. BvOySenour of 14S Winter street has deserted his Wife and two small chl- dren.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
A Remarkable April Sale of Furnitu
 ".: One of the Results of the Freight Embargo
Odd ChiffOni,

Mahogany and Circa Walnut finishes, hand rich pieces of Furnitut every way desirable. Pi $27.5o, $3o.00, $35.O0, s: $45.O0, $4750, $59.00, $t $70.00 and $75.00; to clos this sale less 20@o.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05

Upholstered i'll imitation and genuine leather, tapestry and veours handsome comfortable easy chair with loose upholstered cushion oversuffed prices $14 $1650, $1s.5o $1950 $2s5o, $2s5o, $3150 $375o and $42.50 All specially priced for this sale
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
We Should Have Received It Two
 Months Ago!


  n 
 o the situation n dmore n nsoday.  of
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05

Justice Hughes seems to be running for the nomination bN tNC process of standing pat.-ChiCagO News.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
The Kitchen Cabinets

Golden Oak Cabinets with all the latest show sanitary kneading and adjustable ironing board Prices $315O $37.5O, $39.5O, $42 50
 All White Enamel Metal Kitchen Cabinets
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
The Mattresses at Sale Prices NIELss~-.xSrxCIA
 
 REFRESHMENTS l6-s3a ts Ss~Sas-Av~SA sSs 2slzt1k7t t1k7 Jxss Jxsss xAs-yx NlDp1E NorurT S51a M4TTPpas
NoTUFT MATTRESS

We arc exclusive Hartfo| selling agents for the famoI Dixie No Tuft Compartnc
 Mattress. Made with roll cd| filled with sanitary felt; one two parts at $1s.o0; in genuiI silk floss, art ticking and fl Imperial edge, price $22.50. |
 Other Mattresses for tIl $10.00 Felt Mattress at $7.I $13.50 Felt Mattress at. .$10.I $18.50 Felt Mattress at. .S16.t S21.50 Felt Mattress at. .$19.C
New Britain herald., 1916-04-05
LIBRARY TABLES

Mahogany and Mahogany finish, large assortment in the various period styles.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30
7he Week in the War.

Az april 23'-Ffve German attacks checked at vcrdun. Three
towns In German East Africa captured by British. Turks report
1000 British soldiers killed Dr. wounded In Mesopoiamian battle.
MoNDAf. April 24.-ltnlian infantry captures line of Austrian trenches
on Carso plateau. Defeat o Tigris admitted by British. French
war mice states Germans used AGO. OOO men In verdun assaults.
TUESDAY. April 25-Sir Roger Easement captured while attempting
W arms n Irish coast. Three Hcplelins make raid on English
cast. Italian hiers kill nine In raid on Trieste, Austrian statement
says.
WEDNESDAY, April 26-Zeprelns. cruisers and submarines combine
IN German assault on Lowestoft and Yarmouth. Irish insurrecion.
ISL use and seize part Of Dublin. New Russian force lands at
Marscih's. French win woods north of the Aisnc. AT secret Sos
s'n OF Parliament Premier Asquth says compulsory service will be
enforced II $4,000 mn have not volunteered by May 81.
THURSDAY. April 27-Brtish troops hold Dublin under martial law.
HepIelins make third raid In three nights m English coast. Aus
TRANS send new army against Italians.
FRIDAY. April 2S.-Irsh revolt spreads. oil ireland under martial law.
"rpat German activity against British front III Flanders and north
or France. Allies hold trade conference at Paris.
SATURDAY,. April 2s.-Fire RACES IN Dublin ~ fighting continues.
turks announce that 500 British we're slain In fight near Suez
Canal British battleshp Russell sunk by mine in Mediterranean.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30
$500 RUSSIANS CAPTURED.
ns seize Positions Near Lake
NarOtch on East Front.

BERLIN. via London. April 2a.-The
capture by German troops Of Russian
positions south of Lake Narotch. be-
tween Stanarocze and Stachowcc. since
the middle of last month IL announced by
the war ONCE to-day. Flfty-six officers,
$500 men and n large number OF ma
chine guns II mine throwers were
taken.
The report of operations OIL the eastern
front follows:
German troops south OF Naro.ch
Lake made a thrus in order to i'm
prove their observation post. which
mad been r~cconqucrel 10y us March -.
After and previous Ia March 20 Ger
man troops conquered the Russian
positions between S~tauar"rzc n the
farm of S~tachowcc Fffty-siN officers,
including four stan officers, and $500
men were taken prisoner and one can.
non. heavyweight machine guns and
ten mine thiouers were captured
The Russians also suffered heavy.
bloody losses, which were considerably
increased during the night as Inc re-
sui OF a Russian ouutcr attack which
was elected in thick masses.
Tine enemy was unable To- rcconuucr
one foot Of lost territory.
German alrships attacked the rail.
road near Wenden and the railroad
tracks at Duenaburg and Ryecyra.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30

Tn. official ~communilue issued ny
the French war office Tonight follows
The day was mfrked only 10y ar,il-
lcrv actions, which were. particularly
vigorous in Belgium and IN the Ar
guuue. in the sector north OF La
HaraZee,
In tho region OF verdun the enemy
hombarded our positions i'm the Bois
d'hvocourA AT Hin 3O4, In the region
south OF Haudromont. and In the sec
tor at the foo, Of the Heights OF the
Neuse, Our artillery everywhere re-
piled to the enemy batteries. One OF
our long range guns c~annonaded the
railway station ut lIeudicourt and a
train, of which several cars were de-
stroyed..
CT the night Of April Cs-29 one OF
our squadr6N ho,nharded a factory in
fun operation at Hayange and camps
east of .Azannes. This operation was
executed in spite of a very violent
wind and constitutes the hundredth
bombardment carried out by the same
squadron.
Reports from various quarters are to
the effect that German heavy batteries
are being withdrawn from the Verjur
front. Their destination is not known
definitely. but II is generally believed
that some Of them at least are being
sent to positions along the British front
where increasing activity seems to fore
tell "A German offensive.
The wording of recent German ofIiciaI
statements. as we'll as Of the Frencl
statements, indicates In the minds oi
French military writer's that the battl,
OF Ncrdun Is practically AT an end. 1t /,
expected that the German hombardmcnts
and infantry attacks in this relion will
BE- .lcssened gradually in frequency and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30
REPL Y NOTE DRAFTED:
SUBJECT TO KAISERS CHANGE
Gerard Conference May Cause Slight Changes-Amer
can Attitude on Armed Merchantmen Causes
Stir-Press Is Calm and Optimistic.

BERLIN. April 2e-The tentative
draft OF the German reply to President
Wilson's note has been finished. it was
authori,atively stated to-day. Some
slight changes may be made as the re-
suit OF Ambassador Gerard's conference
with the Kaiser at grand army head
quarters to-day.
The Taocbiatt repor, that the note
will be despatched to Washington early
next week unless there are unforeseen
developments. The German newspapers
are O optimistic and generally take
the view that there will be no severance
Of diplomatic relations.
Publication to-day Of President Will
sons memorandum stating in precise
terms the American attitude with re-
gard to armed merchantmen. and the
expectation that Ambassador Gerard is
returning from his visit to the Kaiser
caused a new furry over the situation
as to the immediate future between Ger
many and the United States.
Comment on the situation has been
calm. President Wilson's memorandum.
however. provoked n fresh outburst. for
the cannot understand how the
American Government can insist upon
regarding an armed merchantmen as a
peaceful trading vessel until conclusive
evidences TO the contrary Is furnished.
III I walk Town the street with a gun
In my pocket. how can President Will
son determine whether my intention is
defensive or offensive" is the gist of the
comment.
Yet there is slight belief here that
there will be a break in the relations
between the two countries. The Boersc
had "A strong day. which is taken AZ "A
reflection OF the courage manifested by
Wall street. However. there is an under
current OF opinion that thee op,imis,s
may be going a little too far. Thus the
National /citung warns against excess
sive optimism. pointing out that the
situation is unchanged.
LONDON. April 29.-The Berlin kreus
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30
HOLDS RECEPTION ON PIER.
PAUL Eaaurt, Retirins French Shin
Agcnt.General. Sails.

Paul Faduct. retiring agent-genera' or
the French Line, sailed yesterday Tor
France on the French liner Rochambeau.
More than 2uU employees uf the Ioii-
pany and friends gathered at the pier
10 see him on and he held a reception
for an hour before the ship sailed In
the waiting room on the pier. Among
those who were there were he French
Consul. NJ. W. Kozminski. the new
encouragement OF the passenger de-
partment, and c.. u. Cauchois. gen.
eral manager OF the freight department.
Cant. Jean Merle, who came to New
York Ave months x to Inspect horses
bought by the French Government,
sailed 10 undergo surgical treatment In
France. He was thrown by a horse In
wyoming two months x and suffered
severe injuries. Other passengers were
Miss Florence Schcfield and Miss ElinOr
PeIl. who have collected $250.00O for the
relief of French orphans. Mrs. Charles
Le verrier, who has spent three months
arranging for the sale Of toys made by
disabled French soldiers, .alSo SAILED.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-30
GERMAN GAINS IN WEST.
Berlin RepOrts Advance Between
La Bassee Canal and Arras.

BERLIN, via London. April 29.-Ge--
man successes between La Bassce Canal
and Arras. "A continued dvanc in the
Glvenchy sector. tho failure Of French
attacks at Dead Man Hill. and the bring
ing down OF IA French biplanc south II
taronvilliers are reported by the Ger
man War Office to-day. The statement
follows:
Between La Bassee Canal and Ar
ras there were lively, continuous
mine engagements. which resulted sue
cessfully for US.
In the sector Of the Givenchy-cn-
Gohelle our advance is progressing.
Two British hand grenade counter at
tacks we're sanguindrily repulscd.
In the Meusc sector new French
counter attacks at Dead Maj Hin
and to tho eastward failed.
German anti-aircraf' gun south Of
Caronvilliers brought down a French
hiplane whose occupants were dead
First Lieut.. Boolke, south OF VsuN.
shot down his fourteenth ~aeroplane.