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Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
Germans' Initial Steps Toward Rails
ing Great War Indemnity Inn
posed by the Allies
PROPERTIED CLASS
TO GIVE UP RICHES
Income Of New Republic VIII Be In
creased by Nine Hundred Per
Cent by New Revenue
Bills

Weimar, July z, via Berlin, July 8.
The initial step toward raising the
great war indemnity imposed on Ger
many by the Allies, was taken here
this afternoon when DR.. Erzberger,
vice chancellor and minister Of finance
introduced ten new revenue bills, de-
signed to increase the income Of the
republic by nine hundred per cent.
Erzberger introduced the bills at the
conclusion of a speech in which he
outlined the program the new republic
must adhere to If Il will fulfill its obli-
cations and at the same time escape
bankruptcy. He urged all Germans
to cease talk Of revenge on Germany's
enemies and get to work. He was
loudly applauded when he concluded.
The most revolutionary step in the
German financial program rs an
nounced by Erzberger was q fiat
statement that "it Is necessary for the
propertied classes to surrender their
superhous riches"
The bill for the appropriation Of
large fortunes by the government was
designed to carry out this program.
The German National party will pro-
pose ma resolution that before the
National Assembly ratifies the peace
treaty, it will make reservations that
Germany will not surrender the Ex-
Kaiser for trial before an Information
al Commission.
Berlin, July "a state Of siege
was declared at Hanover yesterday as
a result of fighting in which several
persons were killed. The railways
which were tied up by strike are re-
suming operations.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
HOE KE RVIELE

The following guests were enter
tnlnsd By Mr.. and Mrs. !. N. McCart-
nay Monday evening: Mr.. and Mrs.
Rsmick, Mr.. and Mrs. SniderS Of
Pichsr. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Benton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Vanwin-
Me Of Hockerville and Martin and
Louis Tuthill Of Treece, Kan. The
rsfrsshments that were served were
lemonade and cake. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
n. Mccartney were married in Jop-
I'm Saturday night The brides maiden
name was Miss Callie DOehOs. The
guests departed at eleven o'clock
after wishing them happiness in their
nsw home.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
TWENTY NAMED To
SUCCEED SARCHET
Effort viii Be Made to Obtain
Consent of City Dads to Re
mOval' of City Hall to
C. of c. Offices

The Chamber Of Commerce organi-
zation will be continued in its present
form for at least the next few months
and ]. w. Twente will be offered the
position of secretary to succeed c. M
Sarchet, were the principle decisions
Of the meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce last night.
The appointment Of Twente is con-
tingent upon his being able to per-
form the work of the office and also
his work as City Clerk. In order to
do this it would be necessary to have
both offices in the same place, and the
Chamber of Commerce will present a
proposition to the City Council to-
night for moving the city offices to
the Chamber Of Commerce offices.
Mr.. Twente, who was formerly at
the head Of the Baxter High School,
was recently discharged from the
army after eight months service with
the seth Division in France.
His appointment will meet with
general approval and he is assured OF
the cooperation and support of the
business men of the city.
It is probable that the Chamber OF
Commerce will be reorganized some
time this fall.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
Fats AND TEAMS TO
CLASH AGAIN TODAY
Lean Manager Claims to Have
Big League Pitcher to
Turn Loose on
Fats

That the "Fats" had been framed"
and won't be given a chance to repeat
their victory over the "Leans" in the
game this afternoon, became appar-
ent today when Jack Spratt, manager
Of the Lean team revealed the rather
startling information that Ed Walsh,
said to be q former White Sox star,
will pitch for the Leans.
Walsh, according to Spratt, has just
left the big show for a few days vaca-
tion and has agreed to work for the
Leans, in order to assure the defeat
Of the Fats.
Fred Lambert, manager Of the
Fats, refuses to be worried over the
dope being put out by the Leans and
claims that, even If the Leans did
have Ed Walsh, they wouldn't have q
chance to beat the heavy hitting Fats.
The game will be called at $3.50 this
evening at the Race Track Park and
an admission Of 25 cents win be
charged everybody, including all the
players. The gate receipts will 90 to
the grandstand fund.
The lineup Of the teams follows:
Leans:-Ed Walsh p, o'Connell c,
Spratt 1b, Doc Hope 2b, Fred Nichols
3b, Goodwin IS, Coleman Ct, Shead #,
Wells II.
Fats:-Wilson c, Greenstreet p,
Lambert 1b, Roberts IS, Harmon IF,
Richardson 3b, Webber If. Mishler Ct,
Harkins 2b.
Mayor Murdoch, Joe Downing, ]. H.
Hannah and others will be held in re-
serve by the Fats. The mayor will be
used purely for the scenic effect as
his record in the last game got him
the prize as the poorest ball player
on the field.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
BOY 4GETs EVEN" WITH HEN,
BUT BARN is DAMAGED

Overlook, Kan, July 1O.-When
the five year old son Of Clarence Al
bright, a farmer near here, went 70
the barn to hunt eggs. q hen pecked
at him from the nest. The boy, de
string to get even, got some matches
and set the nest on fire.
The fire got the hen of the nest
but the FIRE spread. An alarm brought
many neighbors, who managed 70
save the barn, although the contents
were badly damaged.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
Pienle at Cave Springs

Picnic at Cave Springs
A party Of young folks chaperoned
By Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Walters, mo-
torod 10 Cave Springs Tuesday even
ing. They spent pleasant time bath
ing In Spring River and then served
their lunch, which consisted Of sand
witches Of friend chicken and ice
cream. They were entertained with
music the latter part Of the evening.
Those who enjoyed the picnic were
Misses Stella Walters, Grace Thomas,
Lima and Bessie Martin, Messrs. lr-
Wing Hooker, Lee Thomas, Ralph
Chambers; Dick Shaclman and Mr..
and Mrs. H. o. Walters.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
DAUGHTER LEAVES HOME
TO GET BETTER DISPOSITION

Dunellen, N. j., July 10.1$'YOu
have an awful disposition; / don't
know where you get i'll" said Mrs
John Kashticly to her daughter Mary
sixteen, in the course of q little filial
spat here q few days ago.
Next morning there was no Mary
She left this note:
'Dear Mother-I am. going away
until my awful disposition Is inn
proved. Mary"
Police have traced the girl to New
York, where all trace Of her was lost
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

There II more Cntarrh IN this section
Of the country than s1 other diseases
put together, and for years Il was sup
posed to be lncurabla. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and By constantly failing
20 cure with local treatment. pronounced
Il incurables Catarrh q q local disease,
greatly Influenced BY constitutional con-
dition8 and therefore requiroc constitu-
ticnal treatment. Halls CatarFh Ned
cine. manufactured hy y. J. Cheney 9
Co. Toledo. Ohio. q constitutional
ofthO System. One Hundred Dollars ro-
ward q offered for any case that Hall,B
Catarrh Medicine falls 10 cure Send for
circulars ana testimonials.
y. J. CHENEY = Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold ~ DEuTTI1,E. IL
Hails Family Pn6 f1g oonsHpafioA
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
TAKEN UP NOTICE

Bay mare, weight about 900 pounds,
white spot in forehead, both hind feet
and left front foot white. Came onto
my premises June %, 1919, and is
now held by me awaiting owner to
come and claim her and pay costs.
Location 3 miles north and III
miles west of Baxter Springs, Kansas,
]. ]. WATSON.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Edward I.unceford Of Galena visited
Mr. and Mrs. George SeamOn yester
day evening.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Misses Dorothy Smith and Louise
COvey and Leroy Asbury and Bill
Garretson motored to Rest-a-While
last night.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

A number of the citizens Of Hook
erville went to Quapaw to vote for the
school directors Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mrs. Gilbert and son, Oral, who
have bee twisting Mrs. Nelson, have
returned to their home at Dixon, Mo.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mrs. Ed Combs made business triT
70 Baxter Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Hoskins and
family visited relatives in Joplin yes
terday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

The new proprietor Of the stor'
formerly belonging to Mr.. Walters
took possession Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
HoCKERvILLE BRIEFS

Mrs. Mary Metz Of Joplin is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Mary StrOyick OF
Hockerville.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mrs: Payne made business trip to
Picher Monday evening.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mrs. Walters left for her home at
Noel, today.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Friend moved in
10 the Potter home today.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Kite have
moved to Joplin.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

DR.. Knee, the dentist, made a bus
mess trip to DOuthit Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mrs. Otis Everett motored to Ga
lena and Joplin yesterday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Chapman motor
ed 70 Joplin hast night
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gonce made
business trip to Baxter Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mr.. Watkins and Mr.. Jessie Reece
mOtored to Picher Monday evening.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

LAWYERS


r. E. Roscnstein, Attorney, Rooms
II and IL Rogers building. TEL, Office
280, Res. 1896. Baxter Springs, Kas.
Station 4 Williams, Attorneys and
Counselors ut Law. Suite 8 Rogers
Bldg, Phone 802, Baxter Springs, ks.
McNeiIl & McNelll, Attoneys-at-
Law. Rooms 2 and American Natl
Bank Bldg. Office phone 1852; Res.
Empire Hotel.
Biifle & Sapp, Attorneys. Rooms
0 and IL American Bank Building.
Tel. 308.
Stephens & MacGaSIEill, Lawyers,
Offices, Columbus and Baxter Springs
atfoffice Of r. 4. Rosenstein. I
C. w. EarnshaW, Attorney and
Counselor at Law. Joplin Office, 712
Frisco Building; Baxter office with G.
Z. Rucker. Practice limited to Mining
Corporation, Real Estate and Patents.
sA'PHYSICIANS
J. H. Boswell, M. D., Physician and
Surgeon. Office in Daniels Building.
Office phone 269. Res, 274.
DR.. w. H. Iliff, office American Ma
tional Bank Building, phone 269. Resi-
dence 1914 ChoteRu avenue.
DR.. r. C. Wear. Office over Opper-
mans. Office phone 172. Res. u.
DENTIST
DR.. w. T. Hope, Dentist, phone No.
269. American National Bank Build
ing, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
ENGINEERING
Willis & Terrill-CiviI and Mining
Engineers. City Engineer. Gaba Bldg.
Phone 235.
CONCRETE WORK
Figure with T. H. Carter on your
concrete work, sidewalks and founda-
tions. Long experience. Phone 1920.
Res. 1881 West Fifth st.
ARCHITECTS
Bert C. OvertOn, Architect. Officea~
Rooms / and 8 American Natl BANK
Bldg, Baxter Springs, Kas.
DRAY AND BAGGAGE
COvey Transfer Co. Heavy and
light hauling, baggage and express.
Moving and packing. Phones 48 and
81. Baxter Springs, Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mrs. W. C. Hibbs is visiting in JOp-
lin today.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11


mOtored to Picher Monday evening.
The Hercules Development Co.,
superintended by the manager, Mr..
Fielding, are shipping some Of their
drill rigs to a new ore field in Ken
tucky.
Mr.. Chambers of Hockerville was
transacting business in Prosperity
Monday.
Mrs. Potter Of HOckerville left for
Portland, Ore, today.
Miss Winnie Moss is expecting her
sister, Miss Ella Moss home from her
visit to Calvin, Okla, soon.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Mcneil & McNeIIl, Attorneys-at-
Law. Rooms 2 and American Natl
Bank Bldg. Office phone 1852; Res.
Empire Hotel.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

r. Z. RoScnstein, Attorney, Rooms
II and IL Rogers building. Tel, Office
280, Res. 1856. Baxter Springs, Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

Station & Williams, Attorneys and
Counselors ut Law. Suite 8 Rogers
Bldg, Phone 802, Baxter Springs, ks.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11

BiEle & Sapp, Attorneys. Rooms
0 and II American Bank Building.
Tel. 308.
Evening star., 1919-12-01

"victory" is left to the German i'm
agination. Monarchists will doubtless
read iih> this statement pronounce
ment in: favor of restoration: Social
lists will, perhaps, regard it as a con-
trary sign. H1ndenburg's popularity
is undenied by even his severe critics,
but Hindenburg as President Of Ger
many-a role for which he has been
openly cast by some enthusiasts
would hardly be reassuring figure for
tn hose who look with dubiety ON William
Hohenzollern and his son as possi-
bilities fer the disturbance Of Ger
man peace.
Announcements recently made from
London that the former kaiser will
be brought to trial in the spring may
be the cause Of Fastening action by
the restoration party. The true friends
of the former kaiser should know
but the German people have not been
noted for knowing what they should
know-that the worst possible thing
that could happen to him would be
his return from Holland.
Evening star., 1919-12-01
Peace at Kansas City.

Saturday afternoon the switchmen
and yardmen employed in the Kan
sas City terminal quit work on the
score of certain undefned grievances,
after locally voting strike. Officials
OF their brotherhood, the national or
eanization. promptly declared that the
strike was "illegal" in that it had not
been authorized by the national body.
This morning the men returned to
work, having voted to do so at meet
ing held last night.
Herein is an effective demonstra-
ton of the power of discipline in
labor organizations which deserves at
tention in conjunction with the soft
coal strike that is still in progress
despite the formal caneeling of the
strike order at the command of a fed
eraI court. The injunction issued at
Indianapolis was "obeyed" by the lead
ers, who announced that the strike
order was withdrawn. But they did
not order the workers to return to
the mines. The men, whether from
telepathic understanding or by some
more tangible method of communica-
ton. were plainly permitted to know
that they were not expected to return
to work, and they abstained from
coal mining to virtually 100 per cent.
A factor in the swift cancellation of
the Kansas City strike order was the
announcement that the men who quit
work would not be given strike bene-
fits. Moreover, they were given to
understand that their status in the ma
tional organization was menaced by
their unwarranted action. In the soft
coal case there are no strike benefits,
but for a different reason. The ma
tional organization is ready and will
ing to pay them, but the court has
tied up the funds.
The cancellation of the Kansas City
strike is a happy token which the
country is quick to appreciate. Had
this walk-out been maintained it might
have been quickly followed by strikes
in other railroad centers, with disas-
trous consequences. Now transporta-
tion is resumed, with but little inter
ruption, and a wholesome demonstra-
ton of organic authority has been
given to hold the workers at their
jobs, which should serve as a valuable
example to organized labor in all in
dustries,
Evening star., 1919-12-01

them in a non-political way. As in
the case of the European war, both
parties would unite in providing for
war with Mexico, while in the case
Of the growth of the strike spirit to
the point of danger to the country,
there would be such union of senti-
ment on a national scale as was shown
last month in Massachusetts, on local
scale. The public welfare would pre-
vail over politics.
But, in any event, politics will ap-
pear on Capitol Hill. and have its say,
as always. Many questions will invite.
The time will be propitious. A presi-
dental campaign approaches, and will
be conducted vigorously on party
lines. Mr.. Wilson, who is demo
crat and the leader of his party, wants
a democrat chosen President and q
democratic Congress elected. while the
repu blicans, who control the present
Congress. want another of like com
ple1ion chosen. and 4 republican
President thrown i'll to make the sue
cess complete.
How democratic White House and
4 republican Capitol Hill will hit it
off together, if at all, is at present
the basis of much lively speculation
in political circles, not only in Wash
ington, but elsewhere.
Evening star., 1919-12-01
A Monarchist Plot in Germany.

A report from Dusseldorf states that.
German socialists have discovered a
widely .ramifed monarchist plot TO- eff
feet the return to Germany at an early
date of the former emperor and the
crown prince. Such plot is so dis
tinctly contrary to the plans of the
socialistic elements of Germany that
it may be expected they will do their
utmost to uncover it and prevent its
fruition. In this respect the German
socialists are allies of the entente
powers in seeking to keep Germany
from reverting to HohenZollern rule.
That there is a monarchist revival
movement in Germany is not doubted.
Some German leaders have openly de.
clared in favor of the restoration Of
the kaiser and many have plainly hint.
ed at it as a strong hope. linden
burg has been playing careful game
in this respect, and has not definitely
allied himself with either party. The
other day, when asked by some of his
admirers for an expression as to the
German situation, he said:
"a people which has living faith
in an all ruling justice can only be
bent even by the heaviest DEGREES of
fate, but not crushed. 1t is, there
fore, our duty, even in the darkest
days, to remain strong, in. the hope
that, after endurance and action will
come victory"
Just what Hindenburg means by
Evening star., 1919-12-01
Baltimore's Blue Sunday.

The Baltimore blue laws have been
revived with i suddeuuess and thor
oughness shocking to the people of
that city. With but few days notice
the lid has been dropped on all forms
of Sunday vending. Every commodity
not actually necessary for the main.
tenance Of life has been put under the
ban long ago laid against Sunday sell.
ing, and yesterday the Monumental
city was the scene of wholesale ar
rests for offenses of which most of
the people had no cognizance. Natu-
rally there is a high state of indigna.
ton. Whether this drastic enforce.
ment of the blue laws is sincere eff
fort to revive former conditions or is
due to disposition to make the ap.
plication of sumptuary penalties
odious to the people is not clear. The
fact remains that Baltimore has found
itself cut off from gasoline, cigars,
chewing gum, ice cream and all other
forms of, commodities Of luxury. r. This
matter will undoubtedly become a po.
litieal issue, but as it is several
months till the next election Balti-
more's prospect is one of a prolonged
period of deprival of lines of trade
that have become fully. established,
marked by heated agitation and pro-
test. Court procedure is assured, as
test cases are to be brought to de-
termine the power of the municipal
authorities to enforce rules that have
been so long neglected and ignored
as to be in the minds of the com:
munity virtually repealed.
Evening star., 1919-12-01
On CAPITOL Hill.

They are off. Senators and repre-
sentatives have started with a task
which may require much time. How
much, depends. AS matters stand,
there is q mass of important business
-awaiting-some of it clamoring for
attention. II necessary, the session
Sscould continue twelve round months
until the beginning Of the second ses-
sion. in December of next year. The
only urge for session. of six months
comes from those who want to be
released in time to take part in the
national conventions, both of which
may be held in June; But the duties
of legislator take precedence of the
desires Of a politician, and if the
card Of Congress cannot with safety
be hurried, the attempt will probably
not be made: Legislation first.
The congressional card is familiar
to the public. 1t includes measures
touching vital interests-transporta
tioh ~ boLii dlu SdttI,
grafton, the tariff in spots, the Army,
the Navy, and very large supplies for
S1argely increased national needs.
But other questions may arise to en-
gage attention, and thus add to the
congressional burden. The Mexican
situation is grave. If Intervention
takes place, Congress will have much
to do in that matter. If strikes con-
tinue, and spread from the coal fields
to the railroad yards, Congress may
have to take action as to them. The
people are not to be left at the mercy
of tho winter, while 1.-The tying up of
the railroads by strikes would paralyze
the cUantry.
As these two questions-war, and
law and order-would not be political,
Congress would, Of course, deal with
Evening star., 1919-12-01
The Commissioners Report.

OF primary importance in the an
nual report of the District Commls-
sioners submitted TO Congress today
IS the recomme ndation for the repeal
of the law which requires the heads Of
the District government to limit their
estimates to the prospective revenues
of the District, doubled under the
terms of the organic act. This statute
has stood in the way of the proper
provision of funds for the malnte-
nance of the District ever since its
enactment. 1t has resulted in eur
tailmeuts of the District budget in the
shaping Of the appropriation bill be-
low the actual needs of the District
and has caused the accumulation of
an illegal surplus of local funds in
the Treasury while municipal neces-
sites have demanded generous money
provision.
The Commissioners state their feel
ing that it is necessary in the ma
tiOnal interest that the District catch
up with the times. It is behind the
times today in terms of practically
every form of municipal equipment
The school system needs new build
ings and an increased staff of teach
ers. There is needed a greatly aug
zmented street and highway improve
ment program. There should be
prompt provision of modern bridges
to replace antiquated and inadequate
structures. Park extensions are re-
quired to save invaluable areas specifi.
cally suited for purposes of public
recreation. There should be also pro-
vision for the proper disposal of refuse
under the direct supervision of the
District government. Both the police
and fire departments should be in
creased in personnel and should have
larger salaries. The fire department
should be modernized by the complete
substitution of motor equipment for
horse drawn apparatus.
These are some of the urgent needs
to which the Commissioners direct at
tention, items bearing out the sug-
gestion that the District is behind the
times because of the lack of proper
facilities for the welfare of the com.
munity. There are others. There is
the most urgent need for immediate
increase in the water supply. The en-
tire salary scale of the District gov
eminent system should be revised up
ward to enable municipal government
Ito maintain an organization eff
GENTLY. -.'
Throughout the Commissioners re-
port run references to these needs, and
others, plainly proving the imperative
necessity of larger District appro-
Z priation, even beyond the range Of
the prospective local revenues on the
half and half basis 1t will be impos-
sible to catch up with these arrears of
needs under the restricted estimate
system now in vogue. The Commis-
sioners' strong recommendation that
the limitation be lifted presents the
Districts case for proper considera-
ton by Congress at this session.
Evening star., 1919-12-01

English slang describes process of
irritating man by means of unkind
remarks as "giving him the raspberry"
In Michigan the process is known as
"giving him the Newberry."
Evening star., 1919-12-01

One of a labor leaders most diff
cult responsibilities arises when num-
Der of his followers start for a strike
and he feels in all conscience and good
sense bound to lead them the other
way.
Evening star., 1919-12-01

Weather prophets who see sky. signs
of impending rough weather will have
difficulty in getting popular attention
from the storm signals already de-
livering the goods here on earth.
Evening star., 1919-12-01

1t will take large amount of extra
work as well as extra pay for, the
miners to make up the wages lost
while on strike.
Evening star., 1919-12-01

While the need of food in various
parts of the world cannot be dismissed
from attention, the fact cannot be
wholly disregarded that we have a
little sugar shortage of our own.