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Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
School Exercises

A school program of songs,
drills and dances will be given
Friday, May II, 7:30 p. m. at
the Opera House. All the grades
will participate. No admission
will be charged. The program
follows:
Operetta Visit the Flowers"
Primary and Grade /
Windmill Song, Briar Rosebud
Song, Folk Dance, Come Join
Our Dance"
Grade 2
Fairy Sunshine, Song and Drill
Grades 2 and 8
May-Pole Exercises
Grades 4 and 5
(1) Will Never Let the Old Flag
Fall. (b) America. (c) Star
Spangled Banner
X Grades 5, 6, Z and 8
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

attending church. Special sermon
and service commemorating the
day at Methodist church.
II you know Of anyone who
cannot get to church and desires
to attend notify the pastor or
Sunday school superintendent
and a way will be provided.
The Rev. Calvin Brown, the
blind evangelist will preach next
Sunday evening at the M. E.
church.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
Road 10 Happiness

Be amiable, cheerful and good
natured and you are much more
likely to be happy. You will
find this difficult, if not impossible,
however, when you are constantly
troubled with constipation. Take
Chamberlains Tablets and get
rid of that and it will be easy.
These tablets not only move the
bowels, but improve the appetite
and strengthen the digestion,
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
GREETING:

You and each of you are hereby notified
that the aforesaid plaintiffs filed their
petition In the above entitled action In
the Office of the clerk of the District Court
of Cherokee County, Kansas, sitting at
Columbus, on the 18th day Of April, 1917.
and that you huve been aued In said
court and must answer said petition
40 tiled against you, ON or before the eth
day of June, 1917, or said petition will be
taken a. true and judgment rendered
against you, the nature of which will be
that the court entered judgment QuietinR
title In and TO the following described
real estate, to-wit;
Lots one H. totweuty.fouT C2D inclusive,
being all of Block Six t6), solomon's Addi-
tion To the City Of Baxter Spring., Chero-
kee County, Kansas, and declaring ell
claims Of estate or interest In and to eaid
land of all of you, the said defendants, to
be null and void and Of no force or effect
against the estate and title of the said
plaintiffs. and barring and exclude all
of you from any rightR, esta les, or interest
therein, and for such other and further
relief "a to the court may seem equitable
In the premises.
Dated this 18th day of April. 1911
J.W. .GRANTHAM.
WALTER {. HARTLEY,
Plaintiffs.
SEAL By Grant WaRGoner,
Their Attorney.
ATTEST: FRED SINfKIN,
Clerk Of the District Court
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

CFirst Published. In the Baxter Springs
News April 10. lsiD
In the District Court of Cherokee coun.
ty. State of Kansas.
Sitting at Columbus.
J. W. Grantham and Walter c. Hartley,
Plaintiffs.
A. p. Steele. George L. Andrews. James
Newell, All DauS, "A. c. Daus, George
Andrews. Mathewson solomon. N. Solo.
mon. Charles H. WeaRlvy. ]. c. Smith.
Henry Z. Solomon. X. A. Love, Charles
N. Newell, H. N. Holden, George g.
Green, Jno. +. Hessin, Oscar N. Gay,
Thaddeus d. Bradford, Alfred Pixtle
Ada E. Smith, John Caldwell, J. X.
oNperman, II. r. Crowell. Frank &.
weakley, and Joseph T. Caldwell. II they
be living, and u not, their unknown
heirs, executors, administrators, devi.
sees, trustees and assigns, and the un.
known heirs. executors, administrators,
devlsees. trustees, and assigns Of W. Is.
Newell, deceased, aud Harry March ne
heir at law Of Frank c, March and
William March. deceased. and Lafe J.
Hainea and George H. Haines, a. heirs
at law Of s A Hainee, deceased, and
the unknown heira, executors, ahmiiliH-
traitors, deviseee, Trustees and assigns
of Frank Z. March. deceased, William
Mach. deceased, and 8. A. Haines,
deceased, and The Fort Scott Coal and
Mining Company, corporation, II II be
legally existing. and II not. its unknown
auccerHora, trustees and assigns, end
The National Bond and Debenture Com.
pany, corporation, II Il be legally ex.
isting, and u not, Its unknown success.
EOTr, trustees aud asaignS, and the Bank
of H. X. Croweli. q corporation, " II be
legally existing, and II not. Its unknown
successors, trustees and assigns. De.
fendautR.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10

about 600 Indians in the tribes.
A man had the contract to
furnish the beef. Every Satur-
day evening he brought in the
cattle and they were killed on
Monday. The animals were
handed to each chief and the
Indians did the killing. II a
chief had from 40 to 80 followers
he received two beeves. II there
were more people under one
chief that meant more animals
and If there were less the number
of cattle was decreased"
Every Monday morning Mr..
Boyd took a different officer and
went to brand cattle. Soon after
the animals were branded the
interpreter called every chief and
gave him his dues. When he
became in possession of the cattle
he either first cut a mark with
his knife any where on the
animal. shot at it, or cut the tail
and hung it from its horn. This
was going on in Dollington,
Okla, one mile this side of Fort
Reno.
"Ponca Indians" said Mr..
Boyd, were a better class Of
Indians. Modiacs farmed. They
gathered their corn in sacks,
left their teams at the edge Of the
field, and carried the grain to it
instead of driving the carts along
with them.
There were two schools in
Shawnee agency. When beef
was butchered before breakfast
the children would come there
for piece of liver or a piece of
the kidney rather than eat the
cooked grub.
Every spring the Arapaho
Indians had what they called
Medicine A piece of ground
was cleared. The tree in the
center of this place was trimmed
to the top and the tribe was
notified to go to Medicine. Those
who were reluctant to attend it
the chief would 60 personally
and notify them on Friday and
Saturday. Sunday morning the
chief would start from the west
side of the place kill everything,
dogs, hens, ETC., and burn the
tents of the persons who did not
20 to Medicine. This meant of
course that attending the cere-
monies was made compulsory.
1.-TWO to three men had pots
that had skins drawn over them.
They beat these and shouted all
day long sometime all night too.
One day was allowed for eating
dogs. During this ceremonial
time everything was permissible,
even though these very things
were punishable by death on
other occasions.
81 had a good time with the
Indians and they never bothered
me-" said Mr.. Boyd.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

The State of Kaasas. to each and every
one of the above named defendants,
and their unknown heirs. executor,
administrators, devlReea, ~ trustees, sue
cessorr and aasignS, except Lafe ].
Haines, George H. Hnines. J.B. oppeT-
man aud Harry March,
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
Methodist

Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Preaching services II a. m. and
8 p. m.
Next Sunday is-Mothers' Day.
Why not honor your mother BY
Baxter Springs news., 1917-05-10
BAXTER SPRINGS
80 YEARS AGO
Pioneer Relates His Early Ex'
perience With the
Indians

Cuhillo, hNSu . AhCO1 SAo'SAJ SS
he was l9, now o freeman, Abe
Boyd, IA years old, has thrilling
recollections Of pioneer days in
Baxter Springs.
Abe Boyd was here long before
Joplin started. He was engaged
in draying and drove between
here and Seneca, Mo. 1t took
him four to five hours to make
that trip. When Joplin came
into existence Mr.. Boyd went to
that place. With the founding
of Galena his work increased
when he drove through that city
to go to Joplin. He made two
trips a day winter or summer
and never had any trouble with
the Indians. In fact he got along
well with them. .
lone day | took IA Indians to
the bottoms west of Seneca, "
said Mr.. Boyd. "They had been
arrested somewhere in the west
and were being sent to the reser-
vations. At Rock Creek they
got out to get drink. They did
not want to return to the coach.
| pleaded with them, but they
did not listen to me. They kept
me there for two hours.
"Only one member of the gang
could talk English. Through
this man they asked all sorts of
things. They insisted getting a
black tail deer before going on.
| told them that they get all the
black tail deer they wanted at
Seneca. This news pleased them
and they all got on the coach
and | never stopped for any
thing. When we arrived at
Seneca / drove to the Indian
Camp. Their folks came, but
no one spoke to the other. The
prisoners went around the men,
women and children and kept
perfectly still. They starred at
each other. An hour later the
Indian chief, Chief Joseph, came,
looked at them, and said some
thing to them. This was a signal.
| did not understand what was
said, but the Indians began to
holler, screech, dance, Jump,
shake hands, and cry. The
sight looked the most pathetic
that | had ever seen. The whole
camp was turned into mourning.
This took place three miles west
of Seneca.
These people belonged to the
Blanket Indians. They wore
blue blankets and blue leggings
with white stripes.
Stone Calf, the chief of the
Shawnee and Arapaho tribes, one
day ordered the government
agents out of the reservation.
Since the government had done
all within it's power, the chief
was asked what his object was.
Indians have no right to work.
The government should feed
them, was his terse answer. The
white people had leased the lands
for grazing purposes, but the
government gave them 40 days
to move out their cattle else
where.
"CoI. Butler was sent to Wash
ington to see President Cleveland
and ask him to prolong the day
to 100 instead of 40. The Presi-
dent refused to see him. When
he returned the people went miles
to meet him. Upon inquiry he
said that he had nothing to say
and that the President had re-
fused to see him. Butler was a
big cattle man. He had to take
the cattle out and give up the
lease.
"A man from St. Louis said to
me that If the Indians broke. the
lease he would lose $4,000.
Next morning a telegram an
that the lease had been
broken. The cattle, then was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
COLD SNAP HALTS WORK
ON TAKOMA PARK STREET
concreting Of Carroll Avenue Aban.
doned Until Warmer Weather.
Councilman Rogers Resigns.

Owing to the present cold snap. there Is
a probability the concreting OF Carroll
avenue. Takoma Park, Md. will be halt
ed by the town authorities. At a meeting
OF the town council last night the deci-
sion was left to the discretion OF the street
committee. II warmer weather appears
in the near future the work will be re-
sumed.
The report of Town Treasurer Ben G.
Davis for November showed receipts from
general and special taxes, water rents,
permits. purchase OF bonds, etc. amount
ing TO $40 80. which, with the balance
OF S2.i9i.3l. made a grand total OF $13,-
442.61. The disbursements during the
same period amounted TO s9,s71-aa aaving
net balance OF s3.5.0.2
The council adopted an ordinance as
sessing the cost OF the construction OF ce-
ment walks on Ethan Allen. Cedar New
York and Chicago avenues against the
AUDITING property owners The cost OF the
former assessment was Si.149.90 and the
latter s191.29.
Councilman II. E. Rogers, who for sew
oral years past. has acted as health officer,
rendered his resignation DR. Fl. w. Mil
Ter. also a member of the council, was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor ". g. Plat, with Councilmen II f.
Taff. l.. r. Grabill, II. l.. Rogers, f. s.
La Fetra and H b. Eendrick. Town Clerk
Ben G. Davis and E. E. Biodgett, su-
perintendent Of public work, present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

omoer 10 reported 20 hAvs Recommended
the creation Of from three to I'VE cav
airy divisions. Employment Of mounted
troops by Gen. Byug, leader Of tho re-
cent great British surprise attack. points
the way to the conolusiou that 1t may
ba advisable latsr, when the transpor-
tation situation IL easier, to send over
cavalry in such numbers ~ the Ameri-
can staff may think wise. Should tne
German line be broken by = drive ~ y.
which American troops participated: y
is not to be doubted that Gen. persnihs
would need mounted forces to drive
home his attack !n the open country
beyond. .,,,.
able TO send cavalrymen until there u
prospect for need for them. WHOM
hardly will be this winter. Besides to<
problem furnished by the transports
ton Of horses another would have e
be met to keep them supplied ~i'l
feed.
Il was emphasized at the War Pc
partment that formation OF the CAVIAR
division at Ell Paso reflected no uneasi-
ness as to the border situation. Winter
has required the Withdrawal OF the
mounted troops from the northern e1'
pansion camps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
CHAMPIONS THE CRANBERRY.
Food Administration Denies Report
Of Advising Substitute.

The United States Food Administra-
ton came to the front today as the
champion of the humble cranberry.
The administration denied reports that
officials have advised the substitution of
other fruits for tho cranberry in the
making of Christmas sauces. state
ment from the Office of Herbert G.
Hoover said.
Recent statements in the press have
seemingly led 10 the widespread be-
lief that the United States Food Ad-
ministration has opposed the use OF
cranberries and Is advising the use of
other fruits instead in making the
Christmas sauces. Such is not the case.
The food administration is not urging
the use of any other fruit in preference
to the cranberry in making sauce or
Jelly 1t has suggested that as an
emergency measure on account of the
pressure for sugar, preserves or jellies
that were put UP during the summer
might be used in making sauce now.
t.The food administration further
points out that corn strip affords a
substitute for sugar in cooking cram
berries with only slight impairment of
flavor: Two-thirds sugar and one-third
corn strip may be used for the jelly
or a slightly larger proportion of corn
strip for the sauce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
NOMINATED AS ASSISTANT
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
Thomas B. Love Named by Presl-
dent to Supervise Work of
War Risk Bureau.

To be an assistant secretary of the
Treasury for the period OF the wal,
Thomas y. Love of Texas has been
nominated by the President. This IS
the second of two such positions Great
ed BY war legislation. Assistant Secre-
tary Lefffngwell was appointed and
confirmed recently.
When confirmed. Assistant Secretary
Love will be assigned to supervise the
work of the war risk bureau, when IS
growing in Importance every day and
promises to be one of the big activities
of the Treasury Department. 1t Is now
IN charge of Assistant Secretary Rowe.
who has also the customs service and
other important activities to look out
for.
For some time Mr.. Love has been
volunteer aid to Commissioner Roper
of the internal revenue bureau. A law
yer. he was formerly state commission
err Of insurance and banking in Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
CAVALRY DIVISION BEING
ORGANIZED AT Ell PASO
Furtherance of Program for General
Expansion of Regular Army
on Tactical Lines.

division of regular cavalry is being
organized at Ell Paso. Tex, in accord
ance with the general plan for the ex-
pansion of the Regular Army on tacti-
cal lines.
There is no present intention of en-
ploying mounted troops with Gen. Per
shinss forces, although the general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
New York Hard Hit.

Queens county. New York. appeared TO
present the greatest demand for coal in
the east" the fuel administration de-
clared. The whole state OF Kansas is
IN reed Of coal. the zero weather adding
to the difficulties in that state.
officials said considerable part OF
asred rom mines last week for
the relief of Queens county would arrive
J.. 4..,g,ntyu tvuay, while representatives
of opcra tors and miners in Kansas wired
tbez will come here for a conference with
DR. Harry A. Garfield. national fuel adj
rpinistrator, Thursday. The conference
was called as the result OF strike of
miners in Kansas. Curtailment of pro-
duction in several mines has resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

ar.eisn Of svsry nsai Win BE ms6s
this aftsfnoen at . mass nsseins In
the Aclasco Thsnksr, where speakers
will talk ON patriotic thrift
Clarence n. Wilson, federal food ad-
side and the principal address Will be
delivered BY Carl Vrooman. assistant
secretary OF Agriculture. This msesins
witt begin at O'clock II was planned
to Impress the fact that the signing Of
4 plsdws card does not end the work Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Fail to Save Fuel.

Regulations limiting electric display
advertising have failed to conserve the
amount of fuel hoped for by the fuel
administration. and plan is under con-
sideration to stop all outdoor lighting.
save street lights, at least three nights
a week.
Institution of "lightless nights" would
snuff out entirely the white ways of
cities. now permitted TO burn all lights
for a period of two and one-quarter
hours night. 1t would darken on the
nights to be named all window display
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

COBALT. Ontario. December H.
John Ross. general superintendent OF
the Abit!hi Power and Paper Com
pany's mill. was caught in tho ma
chinery and Instantly killed on satur-
day. Ross was one OF the highest
saiaried paper experts In America. His
n, Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Next. Lightless Nights.

THE evidence of all eyes is that the
streets OF cities are virtually as light
as before these special signs were dark
ened. State fuel administrators report
in detail on tho impossibility of getting
results from che old order They say
1t is the tens of thousands of small
signs that count.
"Lightless nights would save coal
in large quantities, according to figures
before the fuel administration.
1T would be a part of the plan to
show every citizen the war necessity
and have him Join in the saving. In
every residence. apartment house and
Office building people would be asked
TO use not more than one-half the usual
lighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

ths housswifs toward the conservation
Of foedstuns.
This viii be The arss time ofiictals of
the government and housewives and
servants have met In common counsel
to consider the food situation in the
District. Food Administrator Wilson
will explain the purpose Of the food
pledge card campaign and ask for the
corporation OF food handlers in the
Kitchen to the and that the program Of
conservation may be strengthened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

lights, theater fronts and direct1onal
signs on shops. hotels and restaurAnts.
On other nights there would be no re-
serfctions whatever against any sort OF
lighting.
The order Of November now ap-
pears to be impracticable." said Fuel
Administrator Garfield today. '.It re-
stricted Illuminated signs to certain
hours. making reasonable exceptions Of
merchants and theater signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
l|GHTlESS NIGHTS NEXT
ORDER TO SAVE FUEL
But Administrators Insist Cold
Has Not Increased Demands
for Coal Very Much.

Systematic distribution Of coal over
the entire country by the National Fuel
Administration has supplied fuel mar
kets to such an extent that no general
Increased demands have been made for
coal, despite cold weather. SO said
fuel officials here today. The situation
in Washington is said to be serious, as
is also the case in Queens county, n T.,
where a critical shortage was reported
yesterday. That no appreciate IN
crease in coal demands has resulted
from the cold weather of the last few
days strikes tho National Fuel Admin
istration with surprise. 1t is said the
relief extended last week to New Eng
land states has brought the situation
there well within the control OF local
authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
sAvuas IN uTcHHs URGED.
Meeting This Afternoon to Discuss
Food Administration prosram

Appeal to the guardians Of food In
che Kitchen by the District food adj
ministrataen to Garry out strictly the
program OF conservation in the prep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Rural Persiiage.

From, the San Francisco Chronicic.
What drives the cattle to drinies'
Il suppose it is the rye fields
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

II you want work read the want col
umns of The Star.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-24
LATONLA ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Pmse. $50; maiden Syesr-old,
and upward; one mile and seventy yards Avis
l@; Touu, los; Cuneo. Io5; Dick West. l0:
Shadow Lawn, lcs; Jerery. los: Marzsnns I8:
Don Thrush dmpD, lce; Southern League lp:
Ierdant umpl. lp; Pulaski, III; Pruspscfor
limpl. ll2 Also eligible: Contestant Dos;
Now Then, lH; Water Blue lcs; Bonnie LAssie
l6; Crossword Girl, l8.
SECOND RACE-Claiming: purse. ssno: Syesr.
olds and UPWARD: siI furlonEs. The DUKE. IS;
syhl "; I'd Garrison, 81; Milestone. Io5
Dolina. los; .Sberhen R., l0e: Ardent. 10: Billy
Joe. lie; Prince s.. lis; Dimitri. lis: Cauerun,
lls; DIR. Lauick. ll9 Also eligible: Walter H.
Pearce. l0l; Primero. lo6; David Crais. lo5,
Mary Belle. lo; CLARK NJ. 10; 'First Ballot,
los.
THIRD RAcE-Prrse. ssuo; handicap; .year
olds; six furlongs. Clairyoyant, lOs; James Eos.
ter, lG; Herald, no: AtslAnta. los
F0UTH RACE-P1rse Sl.oo0; Gibson Hotel
Handicap; Syesr-olds and upward: sir furlongs
Gallant Lad. IS Words O. Wisdom tmrD, 50
Bob Hensley. "; Old Mis-. Jos: Berlin. los
Harry Kelly, 1G; wstrr Bax. lOa; Souv. ii2
Opportunity, lli; Col Vennis Cimp.l, III; A. n
FIFTH RACE-Purss. $50: Liberty Bool
Purse; 3yezr-olds and upward: one mile and
seventy yards. ArraIan. 100: PiAtt 100: Light
Foot. 100; Rosewood, 100; Star Maid. lG3; Para.
mount. lo5; Warsaw. l05; Rsider Gml.l. ic3
Butter Scotch II, l0; yau1 Col Gmpl, lC7
Bands Of Pleasure. ioe
SIXTH RACE-DeciAred Of: substituts ryIrse
500: 2year-olds and upward; one mile and EeV
enty yards Evelyn v. III: DR.. Carmen, is
Inquieta. lU: little String. III; Mis- Fannie
ITO; surTassing. lei Tito. ln; shinstnne. IS
Sossius iO2.
SEVENTH RACE-Three year-olds and M
ward; one snd oneeighth miles 'JovisI IS
Penrud. lc2; Syrian. lo4; Jark Reevcs. l6
Bac. H.
-
Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-24
|ICAUS runs FIRST
in Laurel FEATURE
Captures Honors in Canvasbaek
Handicap from Classy Field.
By GEORGE B. MORRIS.


Laurel, Nd, Oct. 2s.-The Canvas
back Handicap. the outstanding feat
ure Of a good card was a romp for
J. o. Talbott's Icaus, who was much
the best Of his field and won as his
rider pleased. Vermont was second a
length In front of Silk Bird. A heavy
play came as the horses were going to
the post In this race on Basil. He ran
very disappointingly and finished in
the rear.
Tippety witchet made It ten
straight when he won the liberty bond
purse over the mile route from
Salvestra and Wyoming, The colt
was never extended and won the num-
Der In handy fashion.
Hauberk accounted for the Camdon
Handicap when he beat Ed Roche ana
Chiclet. The latter went to the post
an odds-on favorite, but was never
equal to the winner, who ran the mile
In 1:3s fiat-some Improvement over
his last effort. Hauberk went to the
front with a rush and held his field
safely all the way.
Paddy Dear defeated a fair field in
the sixth number when he won pulled
up to a walk by a half dozen lengths,
He was much the best of the field and
was never in danger.
Amalgamator ran a great race in the
closing number. coming from lass
place to the winning wire, but he was
doing his best to stall Off the de-
termined rush of Sea Beach ana
Pierre-A-Feu an imported horse. The
latter ran the race of the field, and
went much the furthest. With a bet
ter ride he surely would have Won.
The summary: