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Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
TURKS FAvORITE SPORT
EXPOSED IN DETAIL By
FRENCH CORRESPONDENT

Paris, Jan. Elm giving details @f
the Armenian massacre in Turkey IN
the last five years, the COnstaxi iEenee
correspondent of the Petit lnRs InA
says that at one time 100000 A. corr
ians were concentrated at DorSSt,
Arabia. The Turkish authorities IN
Constantinople thought the number
was too high and gave orders that
10000 of the Armenians be put out
of the way.
In the Mush valley, the CORE
spondent adds, the Kurds robbed
1000 Armenian women. Later sus-
pecting the women had swallowed
their jewels, the Kurds killed them IN
a horrible manner and burned their
bodies. The next day, the correspond
end continues, these monsters quietly
sifted the ashes seeking the jewels.
The correspondent reports that in the
same region 1000 children between
8 and 10 years of age, died Of staTva-
ton, and 100 women were burned
alive in trenches which the Turks frse
forced them to dig.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
MILLS FUNERAL HELD HERE
Soldier Who Burned In Quapaw HO-
tel Married . Baxter Springs
ClrI-Funeral Held Here

Jack Mills, the soldier who burned
to death in the Crescent hotel fire nj
Quapaw the other night, was the hus-
band Of a Baxter Springs girl, Mrs.
Naomi Mills, formerly Miss Naomi
Button, the daughter Of Preston But
ton.
The Baxter State Guards marched
to the Frisco depot yesterday after
noon and escorted the body to the
Button home where the funeral was
held. Mr.. Mills and Miss Button
were united in marriage at Webb City
last August. Three days later Mr..
Mills left for the army. He was just
returning for the first time. It Is
thought he became confused in the
fire and was suffocated before he
could make his escape where it might
have been possible.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
GROCER PUT N
4 MEAT MARKET
Sanitary Grocery Is Now a Place
of Beauty and Convenience
The Corner Grocery Is
Nearly Complete

When Powell Briscoe bought the
Sanitary Grocery some weeks ago he
informed the Daily Citizen, on the
side, that he was going to make 1t one
Of the most up-to-date food shops In
this part Of the country. He has al
most carried out his plans. The OPEN
ing this morning Of a spick-'an-span
bright, brand new meat shop equip
ment and stock Of meats, ct cetera,
consummates one Of the biggest items
on his bill of particulars.
The partition removing the rear end
of the big room from the front has
been removed and the meat shop oc-
cupies the space thus provided. The
shop faces Tenth street which makes
splendid frontage in which Mr..
Briscoe realizes his wish to exhibit
from both Military and Tenth street
and utilities every available inch Of
space on which he says is the best
corner in town.
Mr.. Briscoe is constantly adding IN
variety and quantity to his grocery
stock and will continue to feature this
line Of business along with the meat
business.
The front corner, where the cars
stop, Mr.. Briscoe will make into q
nifty little cigar and candy store
which will be inviting to anybody
waiting on a car or passing by. Mr..
Briscoe has some other little improve
ments, up his sleeve, which has to do
with service which will be announced
little later as soon as he gets ev-
erything in smooth working order.
The new fixtures run up into substan-
tial figures which Mr.. BriscOe says
represents his faith in Baxter Springs
as a coming town and one anybody
can afford to bank on. The store with
its improvements enhance materially
the business district Of Baxter
Springs and we predict for Mr.. Bris-
coe the reward Of good business.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
TREO. ROOSEVELT PASSES
ON TO HIS REWARD
Death Came Apparently While Former
President Was Sleeping Thought
Death of Son Hastened End.

Oyster Bay, JAM international News Servce.)-
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt former president OF the
United States one of the most picturesque and forcefu
figures ever known in American public life, died at his
worlds famous country home, Sycamore Hill, at 415
o'clock this morning.
It is reported that he died in his sleep from embois
blood cot affecting the passage Of blood through the
heart end, supernduced by number of maladies from
which he had recently been sufferer 1t is believed also
that the death of his youngest son. Quintn who was kill
ed in France few months ago during battle in the air
with German battle pilots affected the former president
deeply and hastened his end.
Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Douglas Robinson, sister OF
Mr.. Roosevelt, are reported to be prostrated.
The beginning of Mr.. Roosevelts indsposition came
shortly after his return from his exploring expedition into
the wds of South Africa where it is thought ne contract
ed peculiar malady which challenged the skill OF Amerl-
can surgeons and physicians.
The funeral probably will be held Wednesday from
Christ Episcopal church Oyster Bay The burial will be
in the Young Memorial cemetery, Oyster Bay Cove.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

ers" and the 9th cavalry up San Juan
hill, on the 18th was promoted colonel
and in September was mustered out.
On the 9th of September he was
nominated as the Republican candi-
date for the governorship Of New
York and was later elected by a plur-
atty of 18,079.
He at first declined to sanction the
use of his name in connection with
the vice-presidency of the United
States in McKinley's second cam
paign, but ultimately yielded and was
nominated by acclamation, and later
elected.
The assassination of President Nc
Kinley placed him in the presidential
chair. on Sept. ID, 1901. In Novem-
Der, 1904, he was elected to the full
term by the largest popular plurality
ever given a presidential candidate.
Almost Immediately after the expir-
alton of the second term as president
Mr.. Roosevelt, with party, sailed
for the wilds of Africa to hunt the
beasts of the Jungle.
Returning to civilization in the
spring of 1910 Roosevelt triumphant
" toured the European countries, be-
ing everywhere received with honor.
He returned to the United States
June 1S, 1910, and was enthusiastic
ally greeted by the people Of New
York.
In 1912 he was nominated for pres
ident of the United States by the
Progressive party and made an active
and memorable campaign for the Of
flee, but was defeated by the present
incumbant.
On October 12, 1912, he was shot
and dangerously wounded by John
Shrang, who had followed him from
city to city, intending to assassinate
him.
Mr.. Roosevelt wrote many books
mostly on scientific subjects.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
STRUCK OIL IN
WALNUT FIELD
Several Baxter Business Men
Interested In Walnut Field
"A 0O-Barrel Well on
One Lease

The first hole drilled on the Gran
them 4 Pratt oil lease in the Walnut
Kansas, held Is estimated TO be a 60
barrel well.
The well was shot Saturday by
Clare Youse who drilled the well. The
oil sand was entered by the drill bit
at All feet and continued TO the 4SS
foot level. The well Il on the north
and south line just q mile and q half
south Of Walnut Blond Fithian did
the drilling with the assistance OF
Lon Bartlett. The drilling was COM
pleted Friday and the well shot on
Saturday.
Mr.. Youse did two things in con-
nection with this well that established
\ precedent ut least in this field. The
farmers about there said Mr.. Youse's
drill was nothing but q water well
drill and were surprised at him drill
ing to the depth at which the oil was
struck. The other point is that It
costs $12O for nitro glycerine to shoot
a well in the Walnut field and Mr..
Youse spent $S2 for gelatin and shot
the well himself with the best or re-
suits.
A dozen Baxter people are interest
ed in the Walnut field and It is with
the greatest pleasure that they learn
of another well being brought IN up
there. The Walnut Field is steadily
enlarging and indications are that
will be one of the best fields in the
state. The news Of the well being
brought in Saturday is already being
much talked of on the streets here.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
A WEDDING DINNER
HalIam. Phillips Wedding at Columbus
Sunday and Dinner at Home
of Bride in This City

Mark M. Hallam, Of Gslena, and
Miss Della Phillips, of Joplin, were
united in marriage at Columbus Sun
day afternoon by Rev. A. J. Brad
shaw at the Christian parsonage.
Following the wedding the newly
weds came to Baxter Springs for q
six o'clock dinner given in their honor
by the mother of the bride, Mrs. ]. G.
Phillips, of 710 Grant avenue, this
city.
Those present at the dinner were:
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Phillips, Mrs. L. V.
Beebe, Miss Ilah Phillips, Miss Jim
mie Phillips, Sherman and David Phil
lips, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Phillips
and family, Of Galena. The wedding
cake was the feature Of. interest ap-
pealing both to the palate and the
curiosity. Little Helen Phillips, the
niece of the bride, drew the thimble;
Miss Ilah Phillips drew the ring and
Mrs. L. v. Beebe drew the dime and
everybody present drew a piece Of the
cake, which was said by those present
to represent the very highest effort In
the culinary line.
The young folks viii make their
home in Galena. Mr.. Hallam is inter-
ested in the garage business in Galena
and has other interests there. He Is
well known to many people in this
city who will rejoice in his good for
tune and wish him all the happiness
there is going. Mr.. Hallam has just
been discharged from the service-he
being in the officers training camp at
Camp Zachary Taylor where he was
commissioned q sergeant.
Mrs. Hallam is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Phillips and IL
well known in this city. She is a
young lady Of excellent character and
fine presence. She was educated in
the Galena high school and later took
q course in the Joplin business college.
She has many friends in this city who
wish her joy and congratulate the
groom on his good fortune.
The young couple viii be at home
to their friends in Galena where Bax-
ter and Galena people win wish them
q long, prosperous and happy life.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
BONDS FORFEITED
County Attorney Collects On One, but
the Other Is Doubtful

County Attorney Elleman collected
a $3.50 forfeited bond Tuesday in the
case Of the State of Kansas vs.. J. =.
Phillips. The latter was one Of the
men recently caught in the whisksy
raid near Baxter, having eleven saclB'
of whiskey in q Willys-Knight eAE.
It was predicted at the time that The
man would never show up for trial
after he was released from Justice
Jones' court on q $3.50 bond. But the
county school fund will be Increased
by that amount, less the county at-
torney's fee.
Another bond declared forfeited bat
which was not collected and probqbly
will not be, is one for $500, On which
Mary Biami, of CarOna, recently -
cured her release on q liquor chantga
She failed to show up in Justice edqrt,
so her bond was declared forfeited
and q bench warrant issued for ~
arrest again. The bond was sigt,d
by Arthur Rat.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty
sixth president of the United States
wos born in New York, October 27,
1858. He was educated privately and
at Harvard, from which he was grad
uated in 1880; then for a year travel
ed in Europe, which he later at in
tervals revisited; and in 1881 publish
ed his first book, "The Naval War OF
1872" characterized like his subse-
quent works, by cgeditable research
general accuracy and vigorous state
ment.
He came into polictics as a cham
pion of civil service principles. In
the autumn of 1881 he was elected to
the state assembly Of New York from
the 21st district, and he served in that
body continuously until 1884. He m
troduced into the assembly the first
civil-service bill, passed in 1883. In
1884 he was chairman of the New
York delegation to the National Re-
publican convention.
He was nominated in 1886 as an in
dependent candidate for the New YORK
mayorality, but, though he received
Republican endorsement, was defeat"
ed, by Abram S. Hewitt, candidate Of
the United Democracy who was elect
ed by $4,000 plurality.
In May 1889 Roosevelt was made
by President Harrison a member OF
the United States civil service cori-
mission, in which post he continued
until May, 1895. During this six years
incumbency he strictly endeavored to
apply the test Of merit to all execu-
tive positions, with the result that the
commission assumed a position of i'm
portance it has never since lost, and
civil-service law gained new vitality.
From the civil-service commission
he resigned to become president OF
the board of New York police COM
missioners during the administration
of Mayor Strong. At once he under
took the task of thorough reOrgani'
zation. Among the principles insisted
on by him was an impartial applica-
ton of the civil service idea to ap-
pointments to the police force and
promotions in it. By his rigorous en-
forcement of laws and ordinances he
gave unwonted effectiveness to the Of
flee.
This post Roosevelt relinquished in
1897 to become assistant secretary Of
the navy to Secretary John D. Long
in the first administration Of Presi-
dent Mckinley.
On May 6, 1898, he resigned as as
sistant secretary of the navy to en-
ter the army. His experiences in
1SS4-SS in the Eighth regiment N. Y.
N. c., in which he had for a time
served as captain furnished him a
basis for his military career. He
Joined Leonard Wood, captain and
surgeon, U. S. A., now major general,
in recruiting the 1st u. s. Volunteer
cavalry, of which he became lieuten-
ant colonel, with Wood as colonel.
Notwithstanding he was second in
command, his regiment, composed Of
cowboys and western hunters to a
large extent, was popularity known as
'Roosevelt's Rough Riders" !
On July 1, 1898, Roosevelt led the
charge Of the Rough Rid
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

The death OF eX-Presldent h00Se-
welt will come as a profound shock
to the nation.
No man since Lincoln has welded a
mightier influence on the public life
and thought and we might also say
private life, of his country than he.
Poor Teddy!
He was q good sport.
At the height Of his popularity,
some Is years ago, when reelected
president. His popularity had waned
somewhat in later years owing to his
political course after he retired from
office.
But he has always been able to hold
q magnificent personal following, u
tribute to his commanding intellect
and virile qualities Of character.
Like most men of his temperament
he had made many political enemies
but enemies, however many Of them,
never daunted him.
BY nature his was a militant spirit.
He lived to participate in two Of his
country's wars; having Won his first
great popularity and recognition in
the Spanish American War.
Most people have forgotten about
all the incidents of that war except
the Rough Riders, Roosevelt and San
Juan Hill.
He was easily the hero of that war,
although having but a subordinate
command. It made him, first, gov
ernor of New York, then vice-presi-
dent, and president at the death OF
Mckinley.
His participation in the present
world war has been as striking and
effective as in the Spanish American
war. Immediately on the outbreak Of
the war in Europe he sounded note
of warning for preparedness in this
country. II was not a popular note,
but he persisted as was his way,
writing for the press and speaking, to
stir up the country to the necessity
of immediate preparation to meet the
ominous danger that threatened.
All now recognize the prophetic
nature of his vision.
But instead of following his advice
and needing his warnings the country
remained passive and unprepared for
war, till the war was inevitable. Then
we made a grand and reckless rush
toward preparedness-after we had
declared war, with riot Of confusion
reckless expenditure and inefficiency
and delay in equipment.
Immediately on our tardy declara-
ton of war, Mr.. Roosevelt offered his
services to organize and lead a force
of 100000 volunteer American SOL
diers to Europe.
But his efforts in this direction
were declined by the government.
His four sons were in the war. |
Quentin, in the aviation service, being |
killed.
Mr.. Roosevelt was pre-eminently |
democratic and apprOachable in his
life. He numbered his personal
friends in all walks Of life, and his
views on public questions were al
ways stated frankly and fully.
This Characteristic has always en-
deared him to the people for it is
of the American people
that they like to be taken into the con-
Eidehce of their leaders.
His death can hardly be grasped.
He was 50 virile, so full Of mental
and physical activities that the 81
Iencing of his voice and pen viii be
profoundly felt in the hearts Of his
,ountrymen.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
ASK DELEGATES TO
CONVENTION

A request to send delegates to The
Mississippi Valley Foreign Trade
Conference at New Orleans, La, on
January 1914, was received by the
Chamber Of Commerce today from the
Chicago Association Of Commerce
The purpose Is to unite the CONNER
cial, industrial and financial concerns
of the Mississippi Valley in an. az
Rressivs campaign to forward mutual
interests. II any citizen Of this local.
ity IL contemplating q visit TO the
South, the Chamber Of Commerce viii
appreciate knowing IL and win name
such person as . delegate.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

G. W. Bennett, Of st. Louis, arrived
the latter part Of the week. He will
make his home here. Mr.. Bennett will
have charge Of the meat department
Of the Sanitary grocery. Mr.. Ben
nett says the shop will handle only
corn fed meats.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Why pay others more when you can
buy it from us for less. If you have
anything to give, give it to the poor.
We don't ask your sympathy, We ask
for your business. Some one may
have the same price on an article or
so as a whole we undersell any credit
and delivery store. Kash and Kary
Grocery. ]. o. Treece.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

The woman's Foreign Missionary
Society Of the N. E. Church met Tues.
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. B. b.
Shields on West Eighth street. A
program was given by the members
Of the society.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
A Good Disposition for Is Cents

Why be cross and grum? Get 1bc
bottle of Naturized Liver Tablets and
put yourself in tip-tOp shape. They
are natures best purgative. If they
don't remove bile and cold better than
anything you have ever tried your
money will be refunded. Yes they are
small. 15c and S5c. For sale by Scott
Drug Co., Baxter Springs, Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

ChaprOn Brown returned Non. morn
ing 70 Western University 10 take up
hIs tndies after spending the hOli-
DAYS here with his parents. Mr.. and
Mr.. ]. n. Brown.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Muskogee Red, a printer known
from New York to San Francisco paid
the weekly News office a visit Monday
afternoon. As the Daily Citizen is a
new paper this is Reds first visit to
the office. Like most newspapermen
of the country we do not know Reds
name, but from his visit we Judge that
the migratory season for printers has
set in.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Russell Barnes, druggist at the
Barnes pharmacy, says the drug bus
mess is picking up. The Barnes store
is q nifty drug store and the clerks
are mighty nice chaps.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

At the annual election Of officers
for the Presbyterian church Sunday
School held Sunday morning. Mr..
Frank C. Wells was elected superin-
tendent; Emil Neprasch, assistant
superintendent; Miss Sarah Kelsey,
secretary, and Mr.. F. M. Perkins,
treasurer.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10
NEWS AND coAiMENr

No one was arrested during tho
week end for violating the bone dry
law here, which shows that there Is
not drop Of liquor in Baxter Springs,
something that other towns Of the
county cannot conscientiOusly boast.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

The Daily Citizen Is indebted to the
Stauffer Cammack Grain company
for one Of the most beautiful calen-
dars II has been our pleasure to look
at for some time.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mr.. Carlton Tuggel Of this city was
the victim Of q very painful accident
Sunday when he slipped and fell on
the icy sidewalk near the Baxter no
tel. Mr.. Tuggle suffered dislOcation
Of his right shoulder and other in
juries Of q serious character.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Miss Myrtle Pratte returned Mon'
from Bonneterre, Mo-, where she
spent a two weeks vacation with
home folks.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Phillips and
children, Helen, Lawrence and Harlem
Of Galena, were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. G. Phillips here Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson re-
turned Monday morning from Sedalia,
Mo-, where they spent the holidays
with home folks.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mr.. Wayman Watson, of Galena,
was in Baxter Springs Sunday as
the guest of Miss Cleta Bryan, Of this
city.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

The Rev. John Garretson, who has
been confined to his home, on account
of illness, is reported better and ex-
poets to be out in a day or two.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Spratt enter
tanned at IL o'clock luncheon Sun
day DR.. and Mrs. W. R. Scott and
Miss Verna Canaday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Archie and Clyde Chubb and Everett
Hooker attended the New Joplin
Theatre Sunday night.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

W. E. Hyers is reported III at his
home on West Seventh street.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Clare Youse returned Sunday night
from a short business trip to Walnut,
Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Leavis Witzasky and Louis France
of Webb City visited friends here Sun
day night.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Clifford Jones and Fred Adams
were the guest of friends in Joplin
Sunday evening. -
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Charles Plumb, of Joplin, visited
friends here Sunday night.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Ewings, of
Galena, were visitors in Baxter
Springs Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Miss Grace Perkins was guest OF
relatives in Columbus over Sunday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mrs. W. B. Apple returned Nond
night from q few days visit IN Min
she was called there By TIE llnn8 .
her sister and family.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Misses Dorothy DillOway and Ethel
Morgan were Joplin visitors Sun
day evening.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Sparks KimmOns, of Galena, visited
friends here Sunday night.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Mrs. John Mckenzie is seriously III
at her home on West Eighth street
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

The low price Of ore seems to have
cracked Picher.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

Don't fOrget-call for your shoes.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

o. C. Burris, barber and proprietor
of the. Liberty Barber Shop is one of
the up and coming fellows Of Baxter
Springs. Someone was malicious
enough to start a report that Mr.. Bur
ris was losing out here and expected
to leave town. As a matter Of fact,
Mr.. Burris has done a splendid busi-
ness ever since he opened his beauti-
full shop, which is one of the most
sanitary and complete in this part OF
the district.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

A good friend of ours slipped on the
ice in front of Woods store and
busted" his coffee and bumped his
shoulder. Part of the coffee remains.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

When Henry Horton was in Calves
ton, Texas, some weeks ago, he ate a
piece of q 180-lb. fish that one of his
friends caught in the Bay, but he
can't remember just what the name
of the fish was, but its head looked
like q Red Horse (fish).
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-10

We are going to have fire prOtec-
ton. Some fellow watching the Robe
son fire the other day and at a loss
10 describe his feelings, said "water,
water everywhere, but not a drop to
drink" Which was not altogether in
harmony with the situation but might
have been worse.
The "Flu" seems to have pretty
well flew.
Probably the cold weather froze up
the germs like it did the water pipes.
Fairfax Barnes is one Of the mer-
chants who says Baxter Springs looks
better to him than II ever did and is
going to prove it by making some i'm
provements in his store in the place
Of business.