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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15
INSTRUMENTATION.

A prominent southern jurist in adj
dressing class of young men in a
prep school, outlining the reasons for
America being at war with the Central
powers, among other things says: 1--WE
freed Cuba and the Philippine islands
from the tyranny of Spain, and they
now rejoice in this freedom. We come
now to the support of France, for
mer noble ally in our struggle for
freedom, that her people may remain
free and not be crushed to earth by a
Lha,-ls.. 49, asfaall--- -.i-;iii ~
be cruel"
Just such erroneous statements as
the above are responsible for much
of the dissatisfaction and disaffection
in the country. Ignorant and unthink-
ing people gather from such utteran-
ces that this country is fighting the
battles of France. Nothing could be
farther from the fact.
Had not the German policy run coun-
ter to every interest of the American
people; had not that country leveled
an offensive directly at us, we would
still be found adhering to the policy
Of neutrality, the policy to which we
tried desperately to cling even in the
face of repeated insults and aggres-
sions.
Had Germany in the spring of 1917
in good faith carried out her promis-
es in regard to submarine warfare,
President Wilson would not have sew
cred diplomatic relations with her.
Other causes might, and probably |
would have worked a rupture, but the
lirect cause of our entering the fight
was Germany's failure to keep her
Dlghted word in a matter that meant
almost the life or death of this coun-
Try.
The United States has no quarrel
With Germany on Frances account.
The wrongs of that country may, and
10 doubt will, add to the zeal with
which our people will prosecute the
var, but they were no part Of the
'ause that led to our taking action.
We are today as loyal to the Monroe
doctrine as at any time in our history.
The purely national affairs of the Old
World countries are no concerns Of
urs, and never should be. We are
lad that, since we are in the struggle
n the entente side, we can in some
MEASURE repay the debt we owe to that
lucky republic; but without grievan-
es of our own, we could not in honor
ave entered the conflict.
There is no necessity of inventing I
easons for our action. The causes !
ere plain and could not be mistaken.
he American people were expected /
bow to the arrogant demands of
russia and her war lord, and surren- I
er rights guaranteed to US by the n
WIS of all nations-even those of the h
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

Congress needs to be bluntly told
that with fewer Investigations
there would likely be more work done
in speeding up war preparations. The
chief business of administration Off
Gals lately has been in giving evil
dence. Let them go back to work.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

If Mr.. Hoover will see to it that all
vegetables and fruits raised this year
are really put on the market and not
dumped into the rivers or left to rot in
the fields, he will have done much to
relieve the food situation.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

Senator Jim Ham Lewis of Illinois
intimates that he ould tell many
things about the outcome of the war,
but will not. If he will just give us a
little dope or the Russian iddle we
will enter his name with those of the
major prophets.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

The packing house investigation
may not be turning up any embalmed
beef, but threatens to disclose some
things with an equally offensive odor.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

If the shade of old Abe Lincoln ever
hovers over the halls of congress, the
discussions going on there must sound
mighty familiar to him.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

What is the world coming to-! Even
the despised castor oil has entered the
list of Injuries along with onions.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

Nowadays when you see fellow
coming to town with basket of eggs
you wonder if he is preparing to lift
the mortgage on the old home.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

What about your garden seed? 1t
will soon be time to plant and they
say" seed will be scarce.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

If congress keeps on tanning those
political flames it ought to be possible
to conserve a lot of fuel up there.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

The country seems inclined to gem
thy remind 7. R. of his own assertion
that "this is no time for politics"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

While we are after other alien enc
mics, why not prohibit those epidem-
les Of German measles?
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

Are you Stacker? Remember
your neighbours eyes are on you. Some
body knows whether or not you are
doing your bit.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

If the price Of eggs continues to adj
yanca- old RiddiA- will Som s'1zssis.-Nla
bodyguard Shell be too valuable ID
let run loose.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

The administration has walked up
to the fact that it has a stone tied to
its neck.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

That German peace dove turned out
to be a crow.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-02-15

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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
ROBBERY AT TREECE
Two Boys Held on SuspiciOn-Said to
Admit Stealing from Other
Places

The pool hall at Treece was broken
into Monday night and robbed. Yes
terday ]. d .Dozier, city marshal Of
Treece arrested Frank Rowland and
Sidney Haley, and they are being held
on suspicion. These boys are said to
have admitted that they had broken
into stores and stolen candy, cigars
and pocket knives. When the marshal
searched the boys he found flash
light on one, but the Rowland boy
claimed that II was his property.
Later Mr.. Dozier found that a flash
light was among the articles stolen
from the pool hall, and when he saw
the Rowland boy in the act Of giving
flash light to another boy, he ar
rested him on suspicion.
This is the third time that the pool
hall has been robbed this year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
APPRAISING HALF DONE

The appraisment of Baxter real
estate, being handled by w. 7. Apple,
is more than half completed, Mr.. APP
pie says. The original plat of the city
is all appraised. Mr.. Apple says it
is a real thankless job and one that
don't make fellow any new friends
or old ones any friendlier, but that he
is having to raise many valuations
and is treating everybody alike about
it. Outlying lots that have been as
sessed heretofore at almost nothing,
have been raised in many cases sever
al hundred percent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
LINCOLNvILLE CAMP
A BUSY PLACE

e Lincolnville, five miles south of
Baxter Springs, is a hustling section
of the district, as three of the several
mills of that camp are running full
blast and others are preparing to OPP
crate.
The Royal Sheet. formerly the
Katy, the Morgan and the Neuva Dr.
nero are working to capacity and the
Memo, the Canton, formerly the Mis-
sion and the Sambo will be going in
very short time.
Lincolnville, 'one of the jokes of the
entire field on account of the great
head of water which made it impossi-
BILE to get the rich ore out, is now so
dry that it is necessary to sing for
water to operate the plants, but one
by one the different companies are
getting strong flows of the precious
liquid and are getting their plants
going so that in a few weeks the Lin
colnville district will be one of the
busiest in the entire field.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

The Tuesday afternoon card club
was charmingly entertained at the
home of Mrs. John Royce on East
Cedar street Tuesday afternoon. The
home was beautifully decorated in
pink and white carnations. Whist was
the games of the afternoon at the
close of which it was found that Mrs.
Leon Willard had made high score.
The hostess served a most delicious
two course luncheon. The favors were
carnations. Those present were Mes
danes Harry Royce, C. Lane and the
club members: Mesdames NJ. E. East
ham, Guy Shields, VIM. Earls, j. W.
Barnes, Robt. Barnes, James Page,
Leon Willard, Harry Ator, Setser,
Frank Mcdonald, Robt. Wells, Joseph
Stephens and Kelley Carmichael. The
club will meet April 10th with Mrs.
Frank Mcdonald.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
ADVERTISING AS PART
1T PLAYS IN WAR TO
BE INTERESTING TOPIC

Chicago, March 27-0ne feature Of
the convention of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs of the World at San
Francisco July to II, will be dis
cussion of the part patriotic adver-
Using has had in recent months in
carrying great national war move
ments to success.
A notable example Of this service
on the part of business, and advertis-
ing, the promotion Of the Liberty
Loan, will be a topic for special
treatment in the sessions of the
Financial Advertisers Association, a
department of the Associated Adver-
Using Clubs of the World, according
to Guy Wickles Cooke, of the First
National Bank, this city, who is head
of the organization Of financial ad-
vertisers. Mr.. Cooke says he is ar
ranging for the most important meet
ing ever held by his association.
president Wilson, in endorsing the
plan to hold the 1918 convention, has
recognized the parts business and adj
vertising must take in winning the
war;" said Mr.. Cooke today. mot
only will banks and financial adver-
tisers be able to point ont the results
of their effective loyalty, and new OPP
portunities for patriotic service, but
there will be many other demOnstra-
tons of the value of advertising.
1.-THE women will show what adver-
Using has done for the women's
movement in many States; the Pacific
Coast will manifest in many ways
belief in the theory that good roads
and natural resOurceN should be adj
vertised, and the Government itself
will take full advantage Of the great
Of advertisers to push the
wartime educational campaign SO
well started by the division Of adver-
Using of the Committee on Public
Information"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
NO GOVERNMENT INTEREST

It has been called to the attention
Of the Daily Citizen that Government
officials here Monday, told about in
these columns, could have had no in
terest in the drug establishment Of
Nichols & Goodeagle, as it has no
connection whatever with the estate
of Francis Goodeagle and Benjamin
Quapaw, which the officials were in
vestigating. The firm Of Nichols &
Goodeagle is composed of Messrs.
Fred Nichols and Merton Goodeagle
and is in no way connected with the
above estate, which comes under
Government supervision.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

The C. G. NJ. Mining company, of
Baxter Springs, has under lease 400
acres in the Waco field that is show
ing up fine under drilling Quite q
large part of the land is being devel-
oped and some Is holes are showing
very rich ore. AS development pro-
crosses on this land mills will be
placed. The owners expect to erect
mills in the near future. The acre
age joins the Lucky Strike mining
which was purchased short
time ago by parties in Sapulpa, Okla,
who are charging the plant and sink
ing more shafts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

A most pleasant event Of the week
was q one o'clock luncheon given
Tuesday by Mrs. o. ". Bilharz in her
beautiful home on Willow st. The
decorations were daffodils and Japo-
MICA. The time was very pleasantly
spent with needlework and knitting.
The dining table looked most attract
i've, in the center of which was large
bunch of Japonica. The luncheon was
served in four courses. Covers were
laid for Mesdames L. NJ. Perkins, Jno.
Grifrard, r. C. Wear. ]. H. Boswell,
Martin Hill, F. NJ. Perkins, A. o.
Nichols, NJ. L. Wherry, NJ. E. Reddy,
F. M. Helm and o. NJ. Spratt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
TO KNOCK OUT THE
GERMAN LANGUAGE

Lincoln, Neb., March 27-The Ne
braska state Legislature met in special
session yesterday, at the call of Gov
ernor Neville, to repeal the Mockett
law, which provides for the teaching
of German in the intermediate
schools. The special session will also
provide machinery by which the
twenty-five thousand Nebraska SOL
dicrs, now in the regular army, ma
tional guard and national army, may
vote. Eeight other laws, much need
ed, will also be enacted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

In his sermon at the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening Rev. John
Garretson linked the church, home and
public schools as the greatest civiliZ-
ing influences Of the age, and we be-
lieve he should have named the news
papers in the same connection, at
least the sort the Citizen publisher
aims to produce at all times-a clean
conservative truthful sheet, advocat-
ing those things it considers best for
the home, church, schools and all
other civilizing influences. If that is
not great uplifting factor, then
we don't know what is.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Citizens of Baxter:-
/, who have subscribed to this state
ment, have served the city of Baxter
Springs in the capacity of Councilman
for the past eight OF nine years, not
from choice, but from Sense of duty.
/ have at all times acted from unself-
ish motives and according to my best
judgment, always keeping in view the
best interests of our little city. What
l have done in council is an open book
by which l am willing to be judged.
But now think have done all along
that line that could be reasonably
asked. stated at my last election,
two years ago, and many times since,
publicly, that this would be my last
term, and / would respectfully re-
quest, now, that you cast no vote for
me next Tuesday, as positively de-
cline to serve further in any capacity
in the City Government. If by a
change to newer and younger "blOOd"
more good can be accomplished for
our town in which We are all interest
ed, l will be among those who ap-
plaud heartily. In quitting your ser
vice l have no apologies to make for
any official act of mine. / only regret
that have to disappoint those friends
who have expressed a desire to vote
for me again. T. common.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give a 6 o'clock dinner
Friday evening, March 20. The ladies
are quite famous for their work in
this line. The dining tables will be
in charge of young ladies who are
quite expert in making them look
dainty and attractive. Two different
kinds of meat will be served, also fish
for those not desiring to eat meat ON
Good Friday. Watch tomorrow's Cit
izen for the menu.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

F. W. Berrian acted as agent in the
sale of a lot just south of the Gas
Company's new building to ]. NJ.
Smither last Saturday. Mr.. Smither
is expecting to erect a three story
building on his newly purchased prop
erty and is figuring with the Gas COM
pany about bringing their building up
to three stories with his. If this ar
rangement is consummated it will
greatly enhance the business appear
ance of South Military street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

Letters remaining in the postoffice
at Baxter Springs, Has, for week
ending March 90, 1918:
Elizabeth Bilkla, Mrs. Ethel Agee,
Mr.. Seller Avery, Box 81; Bert
Skaggs, Henry Bauer, Mrs. Clara
Barnes, Mrs. George Beale, James W.
Briscoe, Lucy Allison, James b.
gardus, Miss Alley Clark, Charlie
Beadles, George friedrich, r. c. En-
gelman, J. E. Head & Co., Mrs. Emma
Graves, Dea Huddleston, Goldie Cole
man, C. H. Jones, VIM. Morrison, Mrs.
A. L. Midday, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Mary
Quick, Harry Cornman, Margaret
Thompson, Bill S. Trow, and E. L. d.
Richardson.
Persons calling for any of the above
will please say Advertised" giving
date of list. c. l.. Smith, 2. M.
Ad,,a,.k;sa IN thu Nayvc for. Yocults
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

The Baxter Steam Loundry and
Dry Cleaning Establishment is about
the busiest place in this city, and Mr..
J. f. Hunt, the manager, informs the
Citizen his business has more than
doubled this week so far any like per-
iod of its existence and that if the III
crease continues he was going to have
to increase his force and probably his
equipment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Prominent socialists have asked Of
ficials at Aetus, Okla, to probe the re-
cent tar and feather parties at which
two socialists, C. F. WestbroOk and
Henry Hoffman, were hOrsewhipped,
treated to a coat Of tar and feathers,
and ordered out of town. The news
papers there printed warnings to all
prof. Germans to be careful. Slackers
and other government Instructors
were included in the warning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
WOMEN INDEPENDENT NOW

At the regular meeting Of the Wo-
mems Chamber Of Commerce organ
ization held in the assembly rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce it was
voted Wednesday afternoon to change
the name from that of auxiliary to
the Chamber of Commerce to 1.-THE
WOman's Chamber of Commerce"
While the change is not significant Of
any difference of purpose, it is felt
that the new name will give the body
more individuality. The Woman's
Chamber of Commerce will continue
to work in cooperation with the men.
The Women's organization is made up
Of live wires and is doing much to
make Baxter Springs q fine city.
Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Monroe
McNall and Baby Ruth Maurine were
Joplin visitors Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

W. A. Stephens has bought two
houses and some lots in Baxter from
NJ. A. Clark through F. w. Berrian.
Mr.. Stephens is from EldOrado
Springs, Mo. The houses and lots are
located three blocks south and three
west of Neosho and Military street
crossing. Mr.. Stephens says he is
very much Impressed with Baxter
Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

A man who is spit upon by a boy
is justified in slapping the boy. Thus
ruled the circuit court of Cowley
county, Kas., in a case against Harry
Lewis, a we'll known farmer. Lewis
was hauling wheat to the elevator.
As he got off his wagon, he met Har-
ny Orahood, 10 years old. "HOwdy
Harry" said Lewis. Harry in reply,
spit at Lewis. He slapped the boy.
The father sued Lewis, alleging that
his boy was injured when in sidestep-
ping second blow, he hit his head
against the wagon, knocking two
teeth out.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

. Mike Strong, formerly with the
Scott Drug Company in this city, is
back from Drumright, Okla, and has
taken a place again in Baxter. Archie
Rodenberger, also Of the Scott Drug
Company, went to Pittsburg yester-
day and passed the local army board
examination. He does not know
when he will be called.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
THE GOVERNMENT CAN
FIX SELLING PRICE

The Supreme Court has decided that
when a manufacturer sells his goods
to u storekeeper he cannot insist
that they be sold at q price which the
factory will fix. In other words, If a
man buys something he may sell it
for what he chooses-which seems to
be fairly sound doctrine for a repub-
lie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29
MINING NEWS

A contract for the building of the
woodwork and sinking of a shaft was
let the first Of this week on the d. p.
Hartley 40 acres in section IL, south
west of Baxter. Work was commenced
on the shaft this morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Rev. L. NJ. Rhodes and wife are in
Baxter this week, the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. NJ. Gilman. Rev. RhOades
was at one time pastor of the NJ. L.
church in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

The Southwest Fish and Oyster
Company is carrying out some extern
sive drilling on the p. ID. Hartley
farm in section IL, which was all sub
leased by the C. & NJ. Mining COM
pany.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Work is progressing on a shaft
southeast of Baxter on the Waller
land and q company has been organ
lied to place a mill on the land just
as soon as the shaft is sunk into the
ore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Rev. and Mrs. c. f. Johnson are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Cardin
this week. Rev. Johnson is o former
pastor of the Baxter Springs NJ. E.
church.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

In order to prevent evasion Of army
service, citizens have organized q
committee to aid the COwley county,
Kas., draft board. They will hunt up
all slackers who attempt to evade
drafting, by claiming exemption.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

A shaft will be started within the
next few days on the Dave Treat
land west of Baxter, which is held
by the C. & NJ. Mining company.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Mrs. o. C. Rummell is building a
modern five-roOm cottage on River
st. Work was started on the fOunda-
ton this morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Mrs. C. Cooper, of Pittsburg, is in
Baxter making a several days visit
with her husband, who is engaged in
the insurance business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Rev. j. H. Hoopingarner and fam
lily are preparing to more the latter
part of this week to their new charge
at Kincaid, Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

The Long Bell Lumber Co., is pre-
pairing to do some work relative to
enlarging their yards on NeOshO
street to accommodate growing bus
mess.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

]. C. Cook and wife, Of Baxter, will
leave Saturday night for Illinois
where they will make a two weeks
visit with relatives at Danville and
Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Atty. John H. Crider, of Fort Scott,
Kas., was in Baxter Tuesday looking
after some business. Mr.. Order has
a son who is at the front in France.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stephens have
as their house guests this week Mrs.
Stephens father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Mckee, of Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-03-29

Mrs. Geo. Neprasch is spending n
few days this week with her mother,
Mrs. VIM. Fehrenbach, near Columbus