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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
HE HASN'T COME BACK
The Sidewalk Contractor Who Left
Town Owing Many Has Not
Sent Any Kindly Regards

The side walk contractor, who
charged his material at Baxter BUSH
ness houses, collected for his side
walks and left town without bidding
his creditors adieu, has not been heard
from. 1t seems from reports from
some of the fellows that the sidewalk
builder left debts in Baxter Springs
amounting to more than $1,000.
Some effort is being made to locate
him and it is likely a charge Of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
will be placed against him if he is
found. The fellow was not compelled
to give bond and seems to have worm
ed his way into the confidence Of the
people for most anything that he
wanted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
FINDING OF PLANS IN POS
SESSION OF SUSPECT AT
PICHER THE CAUSE
HAVE EIGHTEEN GUARDS NOW
Don't Try To Go Near the En-
pire District Plant at River
ton Now Or You May Be
Suspected

The gigantic $4,000, 100000 power
plant at Riverton and Lowell is be-
ing closely guarded now. Eighteen
guards are employed and the utmost
vigilance is being exercised since the
finding of plans of the plant upon y
suspect at Pitcher. One hundred feet
is as close as anyone is permitted to
come to the plant unless they have a
special permit from the head offices
at joplin. It has been customary for
many people to park their ears close
to the plant or to the bridges along
the river, but this will no longer be
permitted. Everybody coming close
to the plant will have to give q good
account of themselves. The Empire
plant is one Of the largest power
plants in the United States and sup
plies the power for the larger part
of the greatest lead and zinc mining
district in the world and no expense
will be spared to protect it from the
pro-German anarchists suspected Of
causing explosions in our munitions
plants over the country. The Empire
plant Is Just as important as a mu-
nitions plant, for it furnishes the
mower for the mining and milling OF
one Of the most essential raw mater
ials for war making. The lead IN
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

dustry must be protected in every
way. Every one of the guards at the
Empire plant is deputized and has
authority to investigate any person
thought suspicious.
It is not known how the plans of
the plant were taken but officials Of
the com any think the Germans got
plans of the plant some two or three
years before this country declared
war. Others say a clever craftsman
could have taken plans of the plant
during the past year from certain
points of vantage he might have had
access to.
In the big plant at RivertOn some
of the big machinery sets even with
or below the water level and if the
dam or bridges were to be blown at
the point where Shoal creek enters
Spring river, adjacent to the plant,
the entire plant would suffer injury.
The monster towers would also be
easy to damage by well placed shots.
It is said the guards are being
doubled in the Empires big plant on
White river, as well as in all the large
power plants in the United States and
that all new munitions plants will be
built with q view to protection from
espionage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

within one year after its discovery.
The $10,OOO.00 to be placed in the
hands of a trustee to be held until
the first day of January, 1919. And
in addition to the amount contributed
by the several contributors, 1917 ;s
to be set aside for advertising. The
awards to be paid to any one making
the discovery by the first day of jan
uary, 1919.
All discoveries submitted under the
rules and regulations of the awal j
shall be passed upon by q committee
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

After Mr.. Logan had warned tn
banks in this district the Monarch
company wrote to Slade and told him
everything was all o. X. and to go
to J. Wilbur Logan at Baxter Springs
to get the mortgage papers acknow-
lodged. By this time Mr.. Logan was
certain Slade was working the same
game as GRIPPE and knew he would
not come to his office to execute the
mortgage papers and was afraid the
loan company had "spilt the beans"
Slade then wrote to the Monarch
people and said he wanted to close his
deal through A. G. Moore, of Joplin,
Mo-, and Mr.. Logan was again no
tilted. The company complied with
SHADES request but had him arrested
through the postoffice authorities be-
fore he could leave the town. A. G.
Moore is a fictitious name and Slatle
was acting as his own notary.
It had been intended to wait until
Slade attempted to execute the deed
but the delay, they were afraid, would
make him suspicious
GRIPPE is serving time in the Federal
prison. He defrauded the Logan So
curity company out of $4,000; the
Pittsburg Mortgage and Investment
company of $3.50; Bartlett Brothers
Land and Loan Co., of $1,000, none
of which money was recovered. Mr.
Logan spent several months and cor
siderable money in running grippe
down. He had been working the
same game in New Mexico.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
SUGGESTS $4,000 IN PRIZES
TO ENCOURAGE EX-
PERTINENT
ONE CONTRIBUTION OF $500
Would Interest Brains of In
ventOrs and Experimenters
By a Substantial Prize
Paid by Operators

F. C. Shoemaker, President of the
United Producers Smelling Company,
q Miami organization which is erect
ing a zinc smelter near Henryetta,
Oklahoma, suggests a new and feas-
able plan for the discovery Of new
Of three, one of whom shall be a
chemist, one a practical miner, and
the other a practical business man;
the committee to be selected by the
Business Mems League of Miami,
Okla.
The trustee Of funds to be selected
by the presidents of the banks of
Miami.
The 100000 to be appropriated
for advertising shall be used for adj
vertising in manufacturing journals,
zinc and lead journals, mechanics
magazines and the Scientific Ameri-
can, and all leading papers through
out the United States; and in all lab
oratories of each state and classified
advertisements in all State University
Journals, and to cover postage, sta
tionery and stenographer expenses in
securing lists of all graduate chem
lists from State Universities Of the
United States and for communication
with the laboratories and Bureaus of
Mines of all allied countries.
The United Producers Smelling
Company has taken the initial step
and offered to contribute $4,000 to
be paid when 100000 has been
raised according to the plan suggest
ed.
uses for zinc, and this Company takes
the initiative in this plan by making
an offer of five hundred dollars in
cash toward carrying out this plan.
1t is suggested that 100000 in
cash be given to the first three parties
in the United States or allied coun-
tries finding new uses for zinc, 3d.
10000 to be given the first party
who discovers a new use for zinc
whereby fifty thousand tons of zinc
will be used within one year after the
discovery; 100000 to be given to
the first party who discovers new
uses for zinc whereby thirty thous-
and tons of zinc will be used within
one year after it's discovery; 100000
to be given the first party who finds
new uses for zinc wehreby twenty
thousand tons of zinc will be used
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
Strong Evidence
Is the Statement Of This Parsons
Woman

Backache is often kidney ache;
A common warning Of serious kid
ney ills.
"A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Don't delay-use Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Profit by this nearby residents ex-
perience.
Mrs. J. Haley, 2O14 Morgan Ave-,
Parsons, Kas., says: II caught a Sc
we're cold on my kidneys and it
brought on backache. / had sharp
pains through my loins when was
STOPPING and lifting and often be-
came nervous. The least little thing
that went wrong upset my nerves. At
night / had to keep on turning from
one side to the other, hardly getting
q wink of sleep. On friends advice,
l got two boxes of Doan's Kidney
Pills and they relieved all the all
ments."
Coo at all dealers. Foster-M ilburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

ORAAh9Se
Following is the story in gist:
1t is alleged that Slade, either him.
self or an accomplice, located farm
in Pottawattomie county, Okla, OF
considerable value, clear of incum-
brance and whose owner, o. c. Her
minhauser, was a non resident
Slade or other parties, associated
with him, forged deed to this prop
crty and made application for a loar
from the Monarch company at Okla
homa City. Some of the letters were
written from Baxter Springs and
some from Miami. The deal had pro
crossed almost to the point Of con-
summation when a Mr.. Fentress, OF
the Monarch Co., and formerly with
J. Wilbur Logan, in this county, be-
came suspicious Of the deal ant
knowing Mr.. Logan's experience with
GRIPPE, wrote to Logan for information
and particulars. The Monarch COM
pany upon receipt Of Mr.. Logan's re-
concentrations were so convinced Of
the guilt of their would be patron
that they made as much investigation
as was possible without frightening
off the loan applicant who by thi9
time had become pretty wary. Slado
was acting from here under the name
of Oscar Leon Smith, the legal re-
preventative of Herminhausen who
was said to be in Joplin. Either
Slade or a confederate was imperson-
ating Herminhausen at Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

]. f. Tedford is enjoying a visit
from his daughter, Mrs. d. E. Rohrer,
of Kansas City. Mrs. Rohrer came
% Baxter from Oklahoma where she
had been visiting in Tulsa and other
cities and will spend several days
here. Her husband is serving in the
Engineering Corps of the American
Expeditionary forces in France.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Federal authorities arrested the of the above names IN
Joplin last Friday and from what evidence has far been OBJ
tanned they inclined believe he is member or an associate
of John GRIPPE whose activities in this county long since fam
police circles GRIPPE farm loan crook and was run 10
earth largely through the persistence Of Wilbur Logan OF the
Logan Abstract and Security company of Columbus and Baxter
Springs Mr. Logan lost $2400 three years ago through
GRIPPE dentcaly the in which Slade attempt
ed engineer deal to deaud the Monarch Loan Company Of
Oklahoma City, Oka with Baxter Springs and Miami as heac
quarters Finally Sade attempted to consummae his
deal in Joplin after becoming sttsh of Mr. Logan in Baxter
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

On account of the Red Cross drive
the Poinsettia Club has been post
poned until Wednesday, May Goth,
when it will meet with Mrs. Fred
Nichols.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Grantham, Mr.
and Mrs. CORTLAND Scoville, Mrs.
Opal Hessar, Miss Ray, Miss Marie
Covey, and Mr.. Ted Mason motored
to Sarcoxie Sunday and visited the
peony fields there.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Killingsworth
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Phillips
drove to Sarcoxie Sunday to see the
peony fields there. Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Reed of Springfield, Mo-, Mrs.
Killingsworth's parents, returned to
Baxter Springs with them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. Jas. Kidd, Mr.. Beverly Kidd,
Mr.. Hartsell, Mrs. frankie Edring-
ton and daughter, Dorothy, were
among Baxter Springs people visit
ing the peony fields at Sarcoxie, Sun
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Leo Armstrong and wife were down
from Columbus over the end of the
week visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Arm
strong, of Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

A new mill is being erected south
Of Baxter Springs, just a quarter Of
a mile southeast Of the Diamond Joe
mine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wilson left
Sunday for Cherokee where Mrs. Will
son will stay with her parents until
Mr.. Wilson is located in a training
camp.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Sinkers have started the second
shaft on the Hunter ground, just
south of Baxter Springs, on the state
line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. Ray Satterlee left for O'Neal,
Ark, Sunday, for a weeks visit with
relatives there before going into the
army.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
MORTGAGE CROOK WORKED
FROM BAXTER OR MIAMI
J. Wilbur Logan Thinks F. J. Slade Is
Member OF The John Gripe Gang
Who Defrauded Him.
How's this for one mans name:

Hows this for one mans name:
FL. Slade Thought to be the real name).
Oscar Leon Smith, counterfeit owner OF farm.
o. C. Herrinhauser, a assumed to mpersonate
the real owner.
A. G. Moore fictitious notary public.
The first of this quartet of the federal author
tiles think the genuine and the others are aliases
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Nelson and Mrs.
f. X. Brown were received as men,
bers into the Presbyterian church
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Misses Margaret Cody, Ruby Leon
ard, of Galena, were in Baxter Springs
Saturday night to attend the Rcd
Cross carnival.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

]. H. Hannah, who was visiting in
Arkansas, came in in time to get in
to line for the Red Cross drive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Wells and MIR.
and Mrs. Preston Wells spent the
week end in Falkland, Okla.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Miss Clara Pollock, of Galena,
spent the week end in Baxter Springs
with her friend, Miss Ruth Ford.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Sparks and
children, Twila, and Dona, spent the
week end in Joplin and SarcoXie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mrs. Ira Miller left early Monday
morning for a few days visit with
her husband at Camp Funston.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Dick Chestnut, Of Carl Junction, is
here making a short visit with H. H.
Goodwin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Gilman were
dinner guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Simmons.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-05-24
THE CLOSEST ONE YET

The first boy from this county yet
reported on the casualty list is that
of Cecil o. Morrell, Of Galena, who
was reported the latter part of last
week as among the slightly wounded
in action in France. Home folks
have had no details yet.
AA,,o.A;nn II, kla Mn,ua for rasnlta
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
BIG DRIVE TO RURAL BOYS.

Editor News-Times.
More than a week ago ] addressed
letter to you calling your attention
to the positive necessity to mobilize
the young men of the country who
are 16 years Of age and over and
under military age. not only to
maintain our present scale of food
production but TO meet the absolute
necessity of increasing that food
production if the war is TO be won.
Since that letter went TO you Mr.
Hoover has suggested that if his
program TO feed the allies, our own
lighting men, and our people at
home is to be put through, the
whole effort must be placed upon
something stronger than a voluntary
basis.
The presidents address to the
farmers Of the country is but an
other and more powerful accent
from one in supreme authority to
call our attention TO the grave neces-
sity not only 10 save the food we are
producing, but enormously to in
crease the supply.
The United States boys working
reserve proposes TO mobilize the
hundreds of thousands of boys of
reserve age who are i'm school and
command the use of their vacation
periods.
Beginning Monday, March IS. and
continuing for six days, we hold our
national enrolment week when we
make our great drive 10 enroll every
boy of fit age and physical condition
into our organization. chiefly for
work upon the farm.
We believe that you are more
than ready to help the cause for
which we all are fighting. You can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

Prussian militarism assured other ways.
Germany must be deprived in the absence Of her al
most complete characterization, another source Of
revenue and Of her material that makes the wag-
ny OF comparatively easy. She must get out
of Belgium and of Asa Lorraine her sources Of
iron and coal Pres't Wilson and Lloyd George are
conscious Of this well is Premier Clemenceau and
has accordingly today become the real
bone OF contention. Germany wanted AisaceLorraine
il 1870 and IL that she might its iron
and its coal in her preparations for this attempted con-
quest. Deprived Of IT, Germany's power TO make war
would be pretty well done for there in itself
Germany. it would seem. is quite that it is
the purpose OF the allies hedge her in. if possible.
with conditions that Will not only disarm her but
Will render rearmament impossible She will be pretty
well made OF the hand OF the rest of the
world. and that that the end is still good way
off, for Prussianism will submit it until it
virtually crushed. think of the green
table OF peace coming under the hammer right away.
We fighting. for a truce. but for permanent
peace, assured by disarmament only of the enemy
but OF ourselves. after a that will help Us.
soon possible to forget the awful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

further il by giving our organiza-
ton editorial support, and we are
confident that you will gladly render
this service.
Again we inclose material for your
information. If you desire further
information we Will gladly furnish
it.
Please remember that the United
States boys working reserve is the
only national organization establish
ed to mobilize the boys of the ma
ton TO meet the national crisis; and
that it has the endorsement of Pres't
Wilson.
Faithfully yours,
WALTER \. HUMSER.
Director Of Publicity.
Washington. ID. c.. Feb. Il, 1918.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
PERMANENT PEACE: NOT A TRUCE.

The idea advanced by the chambers Of commerce
United States and indorsed by the local cham
Der at cts luncheon Monday that Germany
take notice that American business decline
exchange Of commerce with her after the war. un-
less permanent assurances OF peace follow. dis
armament that be depended upon, is merely
prophetic Of subject which will doubt be vigor-
ously discussed the green tables" when peace is
nnaly bens negotiated.
Il IS ali right perhaps. pass this word along to
the business Of Germany may enable them 10
see that American business well as the American
government does not intend be disrupted by
a world brought by German greed or designs
upon world dominion. There VIII be business with
Germany until assurances be had that the Ger
profits from that business VIII not be used 20
prepare for another war. The assurances wanted by
the chambers OF commerce are the overthrow OF the
hoheuzolen dynasty, else constitutional gov
eminent suHleiently strong dynasty re-
sponslb.e TO The people
This Is good far ii soes. and perhaps it
goes ~ far a. possible bot the permanent overthrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
may be signed anonymously but must
be accompanied by the name OF the
writer 10 insure good faith. No re-
spOnSibility for facts or sentiments
expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions is in
vited. but with the right reserved TO
eliminate vicious and Objectiona bic
matter. The column Is free. But, be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
THE MELTING POT
"Come Take Pot Luck With U.s.
A RECIPE FOR GREATNESS.
BY James j. Montague.

by James j. Montague.
If you can spend your days in useful labor,
Whose purpose is for service. not for pelf
II through the learn to love your neighbor
More truly than ever loved yourself;
II you can bravely 10 meet temptation
And face il with a heart
You soon will earn the whole wclld's admiration,
The only drawback being-that you can't.
If you Will scorn all hope for place power,
And ever be Indifferent TO Fate;
If you'll devote your every changing hour
To following the footsteps of the great;
If you will seek with patience undated,
To do the good that other people don't
Among the nations great you'u be rated
But, just the same we're certain that you won't.
If YOU are proof against the lure of pleasure,
And never think about what might have been;
If you devote your working time and leisure
To toilng only for your fellow
IT, unregardful Of your position,
You seek to elevate the common lot
You'll reach the highest goal Of all ambition;
The only trouble is that YOU will not
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

Allen than six feet three inches tall will no
longer be barred from the o be hoped
that the trenches viii De dug a little deeper in the
future.-Cleveland plain Dealer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

Gen Wood Is recovering from the wound he receive I
from enemy. but will longer
recover from the stab in the back his own nation gave
him.-Detroit Press.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

no more homemade pies for the Sammes in
camp" is the word from Washington. Well you can
bet that any pies they get won't taste like
those that mother made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
PERILOJS PROFITEERING.

Two Ohio business men figured out brilliant scheme
10 make little money the side They bought sew
era hundred bushels of corn at 81 a bushel and sod
it for seed 50 $3.50 a bushel. They clean
ed up $2.275 on the deal
And then, just they were dividing the money,
the state food administrator got after them for food
prohteering, and made them pay back all but $3.50
bushe those who bou ght the corn lot OF other
prohteers may profit by their experience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

That Austrian army beginning to wish it could
let 20 Of Italy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

ony Assoatsd Press Morning in Northern Indians
md only Paper Employing the international News service
south Bend-TwO Leased wires Day and Might
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

Phons II5I. siOO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
LADIES' UNION SUITS S1.oO
INFANTS HOSE 6 FOR S1.0o

One lot infants silk Isle hose in tan.
black and blue. 2Sc hose. pair for 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
SIPS LA-LA-BY BABY SWING $1.OO

For Si.CO day we will sell this famous
advertised baby swing regular at St.25 for
Sf.OO. See this swing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
ST DAY IN MILLINERY

Final clearance Of all Velvet and also Felt
hats Trimmed in embroidered designs,
flowers, feather and ribbons Former high
priced hats All at S1.O0.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20
LACEs AN DEMBROIDERIES

p yards Emb Insertion NOc and l2Ht
regularly for S1.OO.
5 yards Emb. Banding to inch (25t
and $50 yd for S1.OO.
Regular SIPS to s. Allover laces anC
fOunCngS at S1.OO vd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-20

Hemstitched, rolled and picot edge. Al
ways lOc each. 81 day , for Si.OO.