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Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08

city in request of other informa-
tion, was surprised at the marked
improvement now going in Bax.
ter Springs in the way of build
ing. The usual observer would
hardly believe the report, but
seeing is believing. The marked
improvement is due to the spirit
of cooperation, which is very
much manifest here at this time
and has been for some time.
Baxter Springs can we'll boast
lof a class OF business men who
are ever alert to the needs of a
city in advancing its growth.
Good roads mean much to a town
and the business men have con-
stautly kept this idea before them
and the results have been very
satisfactory. The building spirit
has now a firm grasp on the, city
and the movement will couti7ue
to grow. until Baxter will, as the
common remark now being heard,
become a Second Joplin"
We will now give you partial
list of what is now to he seen iu
our city 10 the way of building.
In the south part of town we
found Mr.. G. E. Richardson of
Carterville, who owns II lots and
is erecting house 26x42, 5roomS
with bath, closets and pantry and
will b ave the bnilding ready for
occupancy in about five weeks
Mr.. Richardson will sell the
building or. use the same for
residence.
| We next come to three 5-room
cottages being erected by w. T.
Gregory of the city. The build
iugs are a credit to any town and
will, we were informed, be for
rent or for sale by MIR. Gregory.
Mr.. G. B. Lamb was in charge ot
the painting and decorating
which was done in a very artistic
manner.
The ,xt stop was at the prop
erty of C. H. Galley, who will in
a short time begin the erection
OF 26x32, 5.room house in the
south part of town.
George Trammel has well un-
der way a 26x32, 4-room house
with bath, in the southeast part
of town and the same will soon
reach completion and be ready
for occupancy.
C. w. Gather of Columbus,
was busy at work on a 24x40
bungalow with 5 rooms, bath,
closets and other things neces.
sary to make a house complete
and cozy. He also has. another
similar building on the southside
which will be rushed to compile
ton in a short time. Mr.. Gather
is erecting 24x34, 5-room cottage
for Mrs. Margaret Mead and the
same will be rushed to completion
as fast as the weather conditions
will permit.
L. H. Barrett is building a 4
room house on south Military and
the same is now almost ready to
be occupied. We were informed
that Mr.. Andrews is the coutrac-
tor and has pushed the work -
as to have the building ready for
use this month.
G. W. Hedrick has a 24x32, 4
room cottage almost completed
and the building when finished
will compare favorably with
most of the residences now being
erected in the town. Mr.. Hedrick
resides on south Military.
Our next stop was at the new
residence of Charlie Gaines, who
is building, and will have the
same completed in short time.
a 26x34, 5-room cottage with
water, gas and electric lights.
Charlie has an eve for beauty and
Continued on page 81
Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08
MANY new HOMES
Residences and Business Houses Now
Building Number Nearly Fifty
Many More in Prospect.
BY CRAWDAD

! AoS DeA
from the Baxter of 4 few years
ago. The spirit of thrift is
manifest in all parts of the town
Tor one can see scores Of new
buildings going no in all parts Of
the city, and a cry for more
houses for business purposes and
for residences is daily heard
Baxter Springs is now a perman'
eut fixture on the commercial
map and hes population will be
quadrupled BY the first of April,
1918. This city Is Low on the
road leading to a great future.
In our rounds over the city we
found scores of new residences in
course of construction and others
ready to begin work when the
present cold spell gives away.
Many new building are already
up and occupied. There is a cry
for houses aud the cry cannot be
stopped, for there are no houses
to be found until they are built,
which will be done as soon as
weather conditions will permit.
Then Baxter Spring has a
number of business men who will
stand "hitched" on any PROPOSE
tion for the betterment and the
upbuilding Of the town. The
roads leading to our city are in
good repair which is a valuable
asset to the future of the city.
More good roads will be built for
the business men are here who
love good roads and know what a
good road means to any town,
men who are not afraid to turn a
dollar loose for the purpose of
making our public highways
better.
A complete system of sewers
will be installed which will be
much in favor of the people in
sanitary sense. A better system
of water works will be installed,
giving the city plenty Of good
water and a ready and effective
remedy to fight fires. What
Baxter now is lacking she soon
will have. for her business men
are not asleep but 10 the contrary,
very much awake and ready to
push ahead.
Baxter is now the Gateway"
to the mining district of the
entire country and is encircled
with the richest and best mines
to be found. What better can
Baxter ask than the present out
look for a grand future
Real estate in the last few
months has been hiked in prices
until it is feared that the price
will go beyond the reach of the
working people and become
hindrauce to them becoming one
of as. The poorer classes should
have some consideration and be
given a chance to obtain lots
and upon which to build homes.
Baxter must grow, for the ur
roundings are of such a nature
she can not help but forge to the
front. If you want to live in a
good town, come to Baxter. If
you want to engage in any busi-
uess, come to Baxter. If you
want to find a city of good schools
and churches, come to Baxter.
If you want a nice place to live
and good water to drink, come to
Baxter. If you want to live in
one of the best towns of South
asst Kansas, wi err the hest
people are to be found. the best
advantages to be obtained. come
to Baxter Springs. the best town
on the map for miles around.
Below is 4 partial list of the
new residences gone up and now
being erected in the different
! parts of the city. Our repreSen.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08

o. M. Spratt spent a portion
of last week in Kansas City on
business.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08

By the bite of a dog, which oc:
cured last Thursday, two children
of Bert Low and one child Of Earl
Wade, both families living out on
rural route /, were inoculated
with the germs of hydrophobia.
Immediately following the bit
ing of the children DR.. Boswell
was called and he sent the head
of the animal to the bacteriologist
at Topeka for examination and
on Tuesday information was re-
ceived here that the specimen
contained typical signs Of rabies.
Acting on this report the parents
took their children to Rosedale,
Kas., Wednesday to be treated at
the Pasteur institute.
The dog that bit the children
was a puppy, belonging to the
Wades. It first bit the Wade
child and then wandered two
miles to the Lowe farm, biting
the children when they saw it and
attempted to take it in the house
to warm. The pup it appears
was bitten about three weeks ago
by q dog that afterwards was
found dead. A similar case, of
one child being bitten, is reported
from Galena this week. Rabies
in winter is as common as in the
summer, it is claimed, and the
trouble is often due to the neglect
of owners in not giving their dogs
plenty Of water to drink.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08

E. W. Dow, of Salina, ,Kans.,
Is in the city for an indefinite stay
looking after his interests in the
Baxter Telephone Exchange. Mr..
Dow put in the local telephone
system and personally managed
the business for about Is years,
leaving here only about a year
ago when the company was thrown
into the hands of a receiver. The
Cooper Estate is financially inter-
ested in the company with Mr..
Dow. He had heard Of the busi-
ness revival here, but was rather
surprised at the change that has
been taken placein one short year.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08

Mrs. Geo. Kension Of Riverton
is visiting relatives at Baxter.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-02-08

Atty. R. E. Rosenstein trans
acted business at the county seat
Saturday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21
PLAYING THE FIELD.
BY JACK VtTOCK.

New York, Dec Cold Frank
Kramer. for twenty years the idol
OF the bugs who follow the bike
racers. recently won the national in
door sprint char pionship in a great
match race at Madison Square gar
den.
He defeated Artie Snencers who
wres'ed the outdoor sprint title from
him last summer. ana he wore down
such riders az Gouiiett, Madonna and
Eerri
The winning of the indoor sprint
titls is a tribute TO the old hike sta-
tribute that deserves more than
usual mention, for II goes 70 show
what a great champion he was and
how great he still ranks among the
stars of his game.
The bike bugs felt p8nE Of sor.
row for Kramer when he was forced
to drop out of the annual six-day
race. He rode as long as his wiry
old legs would Garry him. but his
trainers finally failed in their efforts
powerful and tireless legs, and kra-
mer dropped out OF the money.
Then after rest of three days, he
rode in the special sprint match for
the indoor title and carried Il off
with one of the greatest perform
ances % his career
Kramer is one Of the old men" OF
sports who can still compete With
youth and come off totinR the l3urels
He might not do IL consistently any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21
EDDIE C|COTTE IS
KING Of PITCHERS
leads American League In Effective.
ness During Scason--Cari Mays
second.

Chicago Dec. 20.--Eddie Cicotte. OF
the worlds champion Chicago White
Sox, Is the king OF American league
pitchers The official pitching aver
ages announced here today credit him
with being the most effective pitcher
in the league. He allowed only n
fraction over ] i-2 earned runs per
nine innings pitched. His average
was 1853.
Carl Mays, OF the Boston Red Sox
came In for second fonors. His pitch
ing record shows that he gave l "a
earned runs per nine innings pitch
ed. with veteran Eddie Plank, who
took part in twenty games close
third with an average OF TIE.
Cico,te did more twirlinE than any
other American Lacquer. The records
show he pitched total of 346 innings
and served 1915 batsmen.
Walter Johnson held the record OF
strike-outs in 1917. He famed 1885
men.
Jim BaEby passed out more hits
than any other pitcher while Jim
Shaw, OF Washington, sem more men
to first on balls. Opposing hatsrn en-
registered 277 hits off the Cleveland
twirier The grand total of 1928 bases
on balls were distributed by Shaw
during the season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21
Players Can Appeal.

The National league had a ruling
which prevented players from ap-
pealing decision of the league pres
ident to the board of directors in the
event Of a fine and suspension.
This ruling caused the New York
Giants to raise quite a howl last
summer when President Tener fined
John McGraw and set him dowA for
sixteen days and at the recent meet
ing Of the league in New York the
old rule was reva mped.
IIerea fter a suspension of more
than ten days may be taken UP ~
the board Of directors If a player
wishes To appeal the decision of the
league prexv. This ruling was
adopted. It is said, because the old
rule was not in accord with the ma
tional agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21

more, but at odd times he will hold
his own and then some with the
Youngsters OF the bike game
He owes his success in the game
to clean living. lie has always been
referred to az one OF the clean est
champions in the realm Of sports and
his reward has been both fame and
fortune
There are q number OF other ath-
letes who have treated old Pop Time
with as great disrespect as has
Kramer. There's old George Both
ner, the wrestle< for one. George
engaged In his first wrestling match
away back IN 1SS5--nore than thirty
years ago--and while he doesn't go
in for title events any more, he is
still in the wrestling game and In
duIges I'm 1t month in and month out.
He recently defeated Jack Nihct, q
much younger man, lust to show that
he is still there.
Honus Wagner, though he did not
play many games of baseball this
year, was still good enough to draw
a salary from the Pittsburg club.
and. who knows, the ancient Honus
may be tempted to try II again
W A. larued. who has been play
ing in championship tennis tourna-
lations from host of net stars for
tho showing he made in the patriotic
doubles and singles events THE year,
and ne was among the stars in the
metropolitan events
Africa dc ORC came back by win
ming she three-cushion billiard title
away from Bob Cannefa&, of st. Louis.
after the younger star had taken II
from Charles McCourt. De Orc lost
the billiard crown TO George Moore.
who in turn lost 10 McCourt. De Orc
is still the best in the world because
ne is consistently great. They don't
grow EN- like De Orc. lie gets bet
ter with age.
There are othess who might be
mentioned as sportanen who scott at
Ole Pop Time. and though the old
adage about youth being served is
all TO the merry as a rule, these old
timers are vivid exceptions 20 that
rule
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21
Fitzsimmons Prepares for Fight With
Next Heavyweight Champion---J efries
BY j. CoRBTyTT.
,5eyrsht 1917. by
BY JAMES y. CoRBTTT.

another meeting between Bob and
ne could he brought about hut they
finally decided this could never he ar
ranged So the fans and the sport
ing writers began the agitation for .
battle betw cen Bob and Jim Jeelries.
At first Bob paid no attention to the
Clamor but at last agreed and the ar
tiCles we're signed.
When friends of Bob learned that
he was going to take on the gia nj Cali
fornian and that Jeff weighed in the
neighborhood of 220 pounds, they be-
came rather worried They tried TO
tell Bob that Jeff was too big for him
and then IT was that Bob, Ia reply,
coined the famous expression.
The bigger they are. the arder
they fall"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21
Charities Get Fuel.

Still more railroad ties have been
donated by the Richmond. Fred
ericksourg and Potomac railroad. The
latest addition to the supply was
batch Of 45o ties, which were turned
over to Superintendent Buchanan. OF
the Associated Charities, yesterday.
These ties are being cut up and haul
ed to those in need.
Young & Bailey and the Chssa-
peake and Potomac Telephone COM
pany continue to loan their trucks for
hauling the fuel.
The work is progressing. but funds
are continuously in demand. This
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21

~ Rob t>itzSirlmons Few men knew
Fita as Corbett knew him and SO
these stories reveal some incidents In
the life OF l'itzsimmons that never be-
fore have been printed The next
chapter viii appear tomorrow
while Fob FTtzsimmons was re
ceiving the organizations of his
friends and being cheered TO the echo
bv the crowd that saw the hght, /
slipped out Of the ring and into my
dressing room There IS not much
use for me to elaborate on how I
felt Almost anyone can understand
3d. had outhit Roh almost two to
one hadn't a scratch or mark on
NC and vet I was beaten with one
pinch hv the man whom I had beaten
fin prsrtlcSuv every round and whom
, had battered 70 pulp.
Bat Nsstersor a New York sport
writer said In his review Of the fight
9 short time ago that It was my night
AL the wa and that Bob Fftysinm one
landed hBt one real punch IN the en-
tire fourteen rourds--the punch that
found Judgement IN the pit OF my
stomach in The fourteenth round. Bat
zzv. that battIe-and Bat ever has
been wholly tair in his writings. II
4N INC atst'oS'N4S' ~ tNS4F 40
--te NE best o. X 70 the WaFF'oF VINO
E3f gene ueEono- YET -bat macs LlIs
statement 9sIer the DEAN OK FltE VINO
long vas his idol
foA Fitzsimmo stayed IN Carson
City for three or four days after the
xht. LETT q fev hours after the
9~ht Cor san Francisco on a special
rralu which had been provided for
ue through the San Francisco
i.Narutner None ar NY trainers or
Futr"INE partners went BACK 10 Csll
forms, vs.h H1e The special rash
'f--ea g. feN intimate frienos. my
tFt9cF M orothers ana niyseh- 1~ao
- very sad party, ,-
"ee% af SO ai'eF eot oacN !"
Naa Francisco. Bob arrived there with
h3s party 1Se 81 the Dig sporting
e'aas in THAT city offered a purse or
something ike $Ze.0eo for a tour
T"sr3 fight there between Bob and
f'5seif was wildly anxious for one
7fore chance I Bon aud Drought every
rrcssEre to rear 70 force him INTO a
81 @lt6 me ! had the hope ttAst
~reH ga four rounds ] might be aole
It" conquer hlmt But Bob refused
70 hoN mt and the proposed match
v,te Oft
a short while later Bob went East
nd was given tumiHous greeting
uron his arrival IN New YORK
Theatrical managers were anxious to
Ect his services and he finally closed
a1 engagement 20 20 on tour III about
fho same time ! did. Bob'S route and
mine crossed each other sewers times
We not only played in salt Lake Eity
}nriuc the eeme week but we're IN
houses that we're within one block
o' each other, In several other cities
we came in contact with each othei
ard every time ] tried to coax Boil
INTO another match with me. But Il
81 my challenges Bob made this an
~Wer.
Il said I wouldn't fight you again
AID 7 won't
For u year or more ! continued Il
.Nalenrr Bob ~ every opportunity
Several times ! offered 70 fight hin
before the club Offering the larges
purse and permit Bob 70 have tn
tuil purse-win, lose or draw.
During this time Jim Jeffries, VIII
had flrst come INTO prominence in So
while acting AS my sparring partne
began 10 attract considerable atten
t.Ou. Under the wonderful teachin
81 Dewitt NanCourt, now boxing in
slruTtcr AT the Los Angeles Athleti
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21

cember IS. "a. rs and 81. Thus an
opportunity is offered to pupils who
are backward in their lessons to catch
up during the Christmas holidays.
The faculty follows: English. Misses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21
PLAN Vacation SCHOOL.

Announcement was made yesterday
by Principal James H.. HARDWOOD, OF
John Marshall High school, that va
cation school will be conducted De-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21

last week has seen many families aup-
piled with fuel and clothing to pro-
tect them from the severe gold
weather which has been in order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21

Editors Note: This IS the fortisth
chapter Of series Of articles by Jim
Corbett which deal with the career
~ Rob F'itzSir1mons. Few men knew
Fhz as Corbett knew him and so
these stories reveal some incidents In
the life OF Pitzsimmors that never be-
fore have been printed, The next
chapter viii appear tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-21

Van Wort and Eubanl<; mathematical
Messrs. Robinson and Givens; Latin
Mr.. Phipps: history, Mrs. Baker and
Mr.. Delerhoi; French, Miss Holt
Spanish, Mr.. Spiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
Resignation. Of Board Members

Re.ianstiors Of Board Members
- st-Q Pesigna:ions # members
~ boards ere still reaching This Office
without the recommendation Of the
gc"efrcr as 20 The nereesitv ~ the
circumstances upon whlch relief is
rsoIc-trA Members # boards are
craf'ed from 'he service upon which
reg are enra god under the provisions
- Section 8 ~ the law. Their respon-
fih.lities are SO heavy that Il is alto
1e'her we'll MAT this feature should
II { emphasized and y Is well from an
Their standpoint The execution If the
'sr ,annot he DELAYED T." refusalE
iaEed or reasons n individual benefit.
TIE President will decline 10 accept
re- grat'ons except where they are
accompanied b. specific statement
cf fact and the recommendation Of
the Governor EXccp' in urgent cases
resgnatione should not be sent By
tslegrsrs since tho necessity for spec
.fcat!on of reasons makes the tele-
Yfam TOO long 70 be economical. In
LrRen' caeca ~ course and in the dis
erection ~ the Governor the telegram
nav to sent %o'ifv al local boards
CertiFcation and Exemption
No 1895 Reports received concern
irr . few local boards are 10 the ef-
feet that these boards arc proceeding
20 call throughout the Whole LIST Of
prisons registered. then to certify up
or ONLY those Wao claim no exemption.
REGARDLESS ~ whether their ORDER If
obligation places them within the
quota leaving the claims II exemption
Undecided or merely formally allowing
ell ~ them without determination. In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

on Friday at the State House. The
speaker is looking finely and says he
is enjoying good health. He has just
returned from a visit to Aroostook
county.
Edwin ". Maddocks. the captain Of
the night watch, Supt. Browns guar
dams Of the Capitol building during
the night, is laying off for z few nights
TO recover from slight indisposition.
caused by stomach trouble.
Curator James OF the State museum
on Friday received rare specimen OF
bird, being an albino chipping swal-
low. It was presented by H. A. Davis
Of Gardiner. whose cat killed the bird
Mr. James says he never before saw
an albino Of this very common speci-
men Of bird.
Chairman B. F. Cleaves will tonight
close the inspection by himself Of the
grade crossings Of the Maine Central,
necessary to determine action under
the act Of the Legislature recurring
their adjustment or equipment with
block signals. Numerous hearins1
have been held by the commission dur
ing the past few months and a large
amount Of testimony gathered, but il is
SO bulky that personal inspection was
deciced upon, 70 refresh the recollec-
ton Of cases and fix the location Of all
crossings clearly in mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
District Beard No. 1
GARDINER WATER
RATE CHANGE

The Gardner Water District Fridav
filed an anendment to its water rate!
with the Public Utilities Commission
which will be effective Sept. Is.
decrease Of from g cents 10 %
cents for 100 cubic feet Of water for
domestic use is included in the amend
nent
For manufacturing purposes, the
present rate Of Is cents per 100 cubic
feet is maintained for the first 10000
cubic feet per month; for the second
$4,000 cubic feet per month the rate is
reduced from - to y cents per 100 Gu
bic feet and for the third 10000 cubic
feet per month tie rate is reduced
from II cents TO - cents per 100 feet.
For all water in excess Of the first
10000 cubic feet per month the nov,
rate viii be seven and one-half cents
per 100 cubic feet as against the pres
ert rate Of eight cents
rate Of IS cents per 100 cubic feet
for the first 2foo cubic feet per month
Is esta blished for laundrfes and livery
stables, u cents for 100 cubic feet fo~
the rext 1000 cubic feet per month and
i've cents per 100 cubic feet for all
over 5000 cubic feet per month.