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Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
INSURANCE
ENJOYS BIC BUSINESS
Policies in 1918 Exceed 1917 by
3,647-LOsses and Claims
Also Heavier Than
Previous Year

Topeka, May S.-The fraternal in
surance companies in Kansas issued
3,647 more policies in 1918 than they
did in 1917. The policies called for
81 ,253,501 more insurance. A report
compiled at the office of Frank l..
Travis, state superintendent of insur-
ance, yesterday shows that in 1918
there were 41,363 policies written for
1901, ,726 worth of insurance. In
1917 there were 1894 policies written
for $38,548,225. At the end of 1918
fraternal insurance companies had in
force 907,297 policies for SAT-, ,165, ,482
worth of insurance. At the end of
1917 there were 292,71S policies for
$4O2, ,764,63O insurance.
In 1918, 1912 more claims were paid
than in 1917, the increased payments
being $95s,213. The 1918 losses and
claims paid were $3.50 and in 1917
they were 4,747. The total payments
for 1918 We're $5,511 1886 and in 1917
they were s4,559,72S
There were 744 assessments in 1918
for payments of S5,511, 1886. In 1917
there were 900. assessments for $4,-;
44T,370. In neither year did the
amount received from assessments
pay the claims and losses. The in
crease in losses in 1913 is largely be-
cause of the influenza.
The big twelve among the fraternal
insurance companies doing business in
Kansas and the number of policies in
force in each follow: Modern Wood
men of America, 7O,S17; knights &
Ladies of Security, 45,sOS; A.: o. U.
w, 45,2SS; Royal NeighbOrs Of Am
erica, 27,0S9; Fraternal Aid Union.
2O,O92; Sons and Daughters of Justice,
1900; Brotherhood of American Yoe-
man, 11Ds2; American Insurance
Union, 1895; HOmesteaders, 1896;
woodnen Of the:wOrld, 9.a00; Degree
of Honor, 7,244; Knights Of Columbus.
S.452. The Knights and Ladies Of I
made the largest. gain in 1913 |
with e,ld2 new policies. The Modern
Woodmen came next with t.6O6.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
FATHERS NIGHT

They celebrated Fathers Night at
a big public school lately. 1t was one
of the events ina series of meetings
which were bringing home and school
more closely together.
= Jhe celebration took the form of an
industrial exhibit. Every trade and
business in which the various fathers
were engaged was shown either by
samples or work from factories, steel
plants and stores or. photographs
where samples were impracticable.
Fathers engaged in professional
work such as doctors or lawyers, who
might have had difficulty in persuad-
ing example of their skill to consent
to exhibition, were listed in a prom
incnt place where none could fail to
see.
The evening was enjoyable and in
structive in many ways. New light
was shed on local geography, since the
location Of every industry was listed.
A better idea was gained of the busi--
ness and industrial life of the town.
Children and parents alike left thesex-
hibit with a broader comprehension. of
what the fathers of the whole world
are doing, after seeing somples of the
work of one average lot of fathers.
1t took the child out to the world
of which he longs to become a part.
1t took the father into realm where
he spends far too little time, the
school where the child is being trained.
1t is safe to say that not until that
evening at the school house did half
the fathers realize what they mean in
any community. And Bessie and jim
mie, who always knew that Dad could
lick George Washington, found new
foundation for their confidence and
pride in this practical demonstration
of the fact that Father is the fellow
who makes things go.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16

Tonight enda the campaign, so fai
ns Baxter is concerned, in her efforts
to 70 over the top in the last Of the
great struggles TO provide funds tC
carry on the war. The Victory Loan
the fifth of these series, like the other
four. has been met in Baxter and an
air Of good feeling prevails. The quota
for Baxter was SiS1,75O. A portion
OF this amount was taken BY the three
banks in the city and the remainder
was taken by individual subscriptions.
Probably it would be better to say
that the three banks agree to see the
loan over and then the people set TO
work 10 buy the bonds to relieve the
banks Of such heavy obligations. So
the loan went over and everybody is
feeling good.
Returns have been made by the
banks closing up the obligation.
It is indeed comforting to the Bax-
ter community to know that in all the
demands made upon her people during
the war, that no finger Of scorn or
shame can point to her record. This
viii count for much as the years go
by and we look back to the trying
times when mems loyalty to their
country was called for.
So we say adieu to the last Of the
bond issues, knowing that in this cause
our hearts were with our soldiers in
foreign lands.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
SAVED SOLDIERS OF INDUSTRY

Peace is priced chiefly because it
keeps men from being slain in battle.
The cost and Inconvenience are Sec
ondary. Anything, then, that keeps
men from being killed unnecessarily
at any time is as valuable as peace.
Viewed in this light, great and
cumulative victory has been won in
recent years by the American safe
ty-frst" campaigns. A writer in the
Scientific Monthly says that the an
nual toll of industrial, fatalities in
this country, which 1O'years ago was
$4,000, has been reduced to $4,000.
That means a saving Of $4,000 lives
year, one-sixth as many American
lives as were lost in this war. In six
years, therefore, this rate Of saving.
win wipe out the war losses.
The Improvement indicated is near
II 30 per cent in a decade. 1t is real
z, more than that, because there are
far more men employed in our indus
tries now than there were 10 years
ago, and the old ratio of loss would
now give considerably more than 3d.
900 fatalities.
The nOn-fstal accidents have been
lessened in about the same proportion.
When there were $4,000 deaths a year
there were 100000 disabling acci.
dents" Therefore 100000 to 100000
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
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This Is real progress, Of which any
American may beproud. tits a refu-
tation Of the old charge that Ameri-
can industry cares nothing except for
production, and is reckless of life and
limb III, improvement is proof that
the human factor is given more and
more consideration. There is reason
to hope that as much more progress
may be made in the next ten years. /,
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
BOY JOY RIDER IS DETECTED

Ralph Thomas, a fourteen or fifteen
year old boy, when pressed by an Of
fieer, confessed today that it was he
who had been amusing himself by tax
ing cars standing on the streets and
using them for joy rides; then leav-
ing them in some obscure place. 1t
was he, according to his confession,
who took d. D. Muir's car some time
ago, and later the Speck car. Just
what will be done with the boy has not
yet been decided, but it is likely he
has learned his lesson. A boy, whom
young Thomas tried to entice to go
with him, vent and told the officer
and that led to the Thomas boys con-
fession.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
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Camp Funston, May EfifippBis BS;
tween National Guard and resetve" Of
fcers on one hand, and the regular
arhmy clique on the other, is liable to
come to head soon. National Guard
officers threaten loud talk as soon as
they receive their discharges. In fact,
one Of them, Lieut.. Col. Bennett Clark
son Of former Speaker Champ Clark,
has already broken loose in a state
ment issued yesterday. The National
Guard and reserve officers declare the
regular army men are after the scalps
of some of the number who have been
frank in criticising the alleged holding
down of National Guard officers by
the regulars.
News from unofficial sources here
today is to the effect that discharges
will be withheld temporarily from
some of these officers, but for what
reason cannot be learned. Officers will
not discuss the matter, stating that it.
is official business, not to be made
public. Whether the regular army
officers will make them stop talking
or court martial them is problematica.
Orders-have been received, it is said,
to hold up the discharges of Col. Carl
Ristine, commander of the 139th in
fantry; Maj. James F. Going of To-
peka, now in France in command of
field hospital No. /; First, Lieut..
George j. Woodward, Col. Willie Med.
commander of the 1STth In
fantry; and Capt. John ]. Haskell.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16

We are here with modern Dry
Cleaning Plant. Why not take ad-
vantage of it? All we ask is trial.
We know you will be surprised at
wonderful change we can make in
your old clothing. w. II. Dunno has
charge of this department.
Baxter Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16

Mrs, H. H. Cazzell, who for several
months has been running rooming
house in the apartlIrnts over Woods
store, has. closed her place and today
is leaving for Neodesha, where she
will engage in the same business.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16
BUY A, FORD
While you can get one. They will
= be scarce again
Jaqueth & Gilman
ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP

ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP
We do all kinds of fine shoe repair
ing neatly and quickly. Rubber boots
and shoes vulcanized and work guar
anteed. We sell shoe laces, polish,
oil, leather and findings. Our motto:
Courteous treatement to all, prompt
service and first class material. .1e40
Military avenue next TO gas office.
Asa ROsencrans, Prop.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Maddox, of JOp-
lin, spent Sunday in Baxter Springs
visiting at the home of Mr.. Maddox's
brother, w. E. Maddox, 2125 Military,
and together they attended morning
worship at the Methodist church,.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-05-16

!, Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Barrett, of Pich-
er, spent Sunday here with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Barrett, 524 West street.
Mr.. Barrett is principle and Mrs. Bar
rett teaches in The .Picher schools.
They are leaving today for Pryor.,
Okla, for vacation visit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
ARRIVALS FOR
 JUNEAU UPON
 TWO VESSELS
Alaska and City of Seattle Bringing Number Passen- gers of "Spring
 Rush.

The steamer Alaska arrived from the South yesterday morning with fifty-four passengers for Juneau. They are Lieut.. T. J. Finnegan, Al. Win schell, John Beck, Mrs. Beck, Joe Matiya, K F. Smith, H. Dana, w. J. Reichwein, o. O'Dell, L. D. Tender son, E. F. Babson, V. A. Paine, Mrs. Paine, G. A. Baldwin, Mrs. O.. A. Anderson, Eric Anderson, G. P. Davis, Mrs. Davis, James Davis, Margaret Davis, Virginia Davis, F. Samuelson E. Larson, Stanley Thompson, Chas Volke, s. Wells, Mrs. S. Smith, F l.. Mccarthy, J. E. Corthell, Donald Mccarthy, J. B. Jackson, E. L. Low ell, E. w. Jansen, Waldma Carlson, Sam Markovich, Pete Grabich, Steve Pessum, D. Broman, Z. R. Cheney and eleven steerage.
 City of Seattle
 Following is the list of incoming passengers on the City of Seattle for Juneau:
 Mrs. Etta Kennedy, c. J. Woofter, Chas. Wan, c. Miller, W. R. Kirk, Sam Markis, Geo. A. Powell, S. o. Katenbee, Mrs. Katenbee, o. M. Ot
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
ITALY IS IN NEED
 OF MUCH FUEL FROM
 OTHER COUNTRIES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Italy was the worst sufferer from the fuel shortage among the Allies. according to the Fuel Commission abroad. Italy wants an annual supply of 100000 tons of fuel
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20

terback, Ivan Staples, NJ Green. Miss KOstrometinoff, Sam Baker, R. Bullo- vich, P W. Purr, Bert Groffey, John Constantine, John Carle, Mrs Sigurd Klabo, Mrs. G. NJ. Isaacson, Adolph Martinson, Mrs. Ida Martinson, B. O. Lenoir Martin Hofstad, Mrs. L. Clark G. Ydshimini, Mrs. Yashimini, Ora Gordon, Geo. Wildon. w. M Roth Nick Bagley, J. Roberts, NJ, Nokish, L. Louberte, J. S. Morgan, A. A. Hum frey, c. J. Morris, Sam Elstad, Clyde Stephens, R. Mccormick. G. Frame, J. T. Shreau, and Chas Thurston.
 Leaving For Suth
 1hosee who will leave for the South on the City of Seattle are:
 s. Wilmar, Mrs. H. H. Post, Adolph Martinson, Ida Martinson, Mrs. S. klabo, for Petersburg; Emma Will Hams, George Williams, Mark Ma than, Mrs. J. Howard, Jim Howard, George Howard, Walter B. Heisel for Wrangell; M S. Jorgcnson, E. A. Scott, Clyde T. Fields, T. s. Jones vich, James Hager and G. Fungi for Seattle and " Morgan for Ketchi kan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
SENATE FAVORS
 FURTHER SUSPENSION
 OF ASSESSMENT WORK

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. The United States Senate today passed the joint resolution by Senator Wes- ley l.. Jones extending the suspen. sion of assessment work on Alaskan mining claims to include 1919 and 1920. The resolution also includes 1917 and 1918. The resolution also extends to Alaska mining claims the provisions of the act suspending for a period of two years the require ment of one hundred dollars worth of work to be done on mining claims and excepting from requirement of the work by any one who served in the war against Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
SAYS RED FLAG IS MENACE TO
 OUR COUNTRY
Those from Foreign Shores Must Learn the First Lesson of True
 Citizenship.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.- When the red flag is carried upon our street it is a protest against law and there fore a menace to our free instltu tions," declared President John GrieI Hibben of Princeton University in an address before the Association of Life Insurance Presidents.
 Dr. Hibben was emphasizing the obligations of liberty which, he said the sons of America had established anew.
 Through superficial thinking or through emotional frenzy, there are many people who think that where there is restraint of any kind what sover there can be no liberty con tinued Dr. Hibben. ''It would be we'll for us to recognize the truth that the idea of law is an essential element in the concept of liberty.
 Those who come to us from for eign shores must learn the first les son of American citizenship, namely that in all matters of personal con duct there is an exact ratlo Wnicn must be preserved between outer re straint and inner control, that as the outer restraint is lessened the inner control must be increased.
 We must remember at this time that our liberty has been re-estaD' lished for us at a great price. IL has been bought by blood The rights we enjoy have been assured through the victorious sacrifice free ly offered by heroic souls who have fought and died flor us. We must on our part keep faith with the dead, safeguarding the liberty they nave won for us with their lives, main taining it upon the secure basis of the law of right and of justice and daily living to realize the reign of peace and good will towards man
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
Hydroplane Mail Carriers for Southeastern Alaska Planned by Seattle
 Airplane Company.
ALASKA OFFICER HERE
Lieut.. Finnegan of Air Serv- ice Visits Brother in Ju- neau and Talks About
 Alaska Air Service.

hydroplane service between Sc attle and Juneau is contemplated, ac- cording to Lieut. T. J. Finnegan, of he United States aviation service, md brother of Capt. J. J. Finnegan, head of the military branch of the Governors Office in Alaska.
 w. E. Boeing, of the Boeing Air dane Company of Seattle, is making arrangements to furnish the capital necessary, should the hydroplane ser ice be able to secure the mail con ract, between Seattle and Juneau, tCcording to Lieut.. Finnegan. A rep "esentative of MT Boeing has been Washington working with Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr., with the Postof- flee Department in the interest of the hydroplane service.
 'It is feared that a hydroplane would encounter difficulty in the fog dong the coast" said Lieut.. Finne- gan" and the service could hardly oe a success until it was determined whether or not this hindrance could )e overcome"
 Lieut.. Tom" Finnegan is an old inner in Alaska, hailing from Seward nd residing at different times in )ther Westward towns. He joined he United States Aviation service a ear ago, and went into training in California. He won a commission as lieutenant several months before the md of the war, and was engaged $ a trainer at the aviation fields.
 Holman To Remain in Service
 Lieut.. Crit. c. Holman, also of Seward and a friend of Lieut. Finne- ;dn, whom he trained for the ser ice, well known throughout Alaska, joined the aviation service short y after America entered the war, expects to remain in the service, ac- ;ording to the latter. Lieut. Holman las made great record as a trainer
 Lieut.. Finnegan is in Juneau on business for his brother He will 'emain here about ten days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
MORE MEN ARRIVE
 FROM THE FRONT
 TO BE DISCHARGED
Two Transport Arrive with Sol diers and Officers from France Enroute to Home
 Camps.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-The cruiser Montana arrived here from Brest with Fl officers and 1,294 men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
MEMORIAL PLANNED BY THE WOMEN FOR
 LATE ROOSEVELT
Women of New York Want to Erect a Memorial to the Late Colonel Roose-
 welt.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-The Wo- mems Memorial Committee has been organized to plan memorial to be erected by the women of New York to the memory of the late Col Theo- oore Roosevelt. Among the sugges- tions offered was one for chair of American citizenship at Barnard Col lege Park with an equestrian statue of Roosevelt. This is the memorial home for Roosevelt and is favored by Mrs Roosevelt
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20

Of the 32,000 electors in the work ing division in England, 13,000 were women.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
SERVICE MEDALS
 ARE AWARDED TO
 WILD WEST DIVISION
Practically All of the Division Commanders and Officers Get the Service
 Medal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Practi cally all of the Army Corps and Division Commanders of the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces, together with their staffs, have been awarded distinguished service medals for con spicuous service. These awards were made by Gen. William H. Johnson commander of the 91st Division, of ten called the Wild West Division" " 0n list recently issued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
GAsTINEAU CAFE OPEN NIGHTS

The Gastineau Cafe which has been closed evenings on account of the influenza epidemic will again resume operations starting with this evening. etuDf xif
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20

THE EMPIRES cla.sifleds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20

Today's News Today-In Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
CANADIAN PACIFIC
 CARRYING FROZEN
 FISH FROM ALASKA

KETCHIKAN, Jan. 20.-(Special to The Empire The Canadian Pacific steamers are carrying fresh fish from ketchikan South. The Princess Mary yesterday took on 800 boxes of frog en fish from a local cold storage plant, and the Princess Ena is ex. oected to take 2,O00 boxes at once. The plant is full of fish, and the cold storage people have been unable to move it on account of lack of trans portation facilities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20
CEDAR OFFICERS
 WILL BE HEARD
 IN SOPHIA WRECK

VICTORIA, B. C., Jan. 20 - The Princess Sophia inquiry to hear the officers of the United States light house tender Cedar testify will be held at Vancouver January 27th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-20

NEWPORT NEWS, Jan. 20.-The with 2,490 soldiers, who are return ing home from France to be sent 70 Rehabilitation camps
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
MAY 8, 1910.

not within the city limits The mis-
take came about under Il former
administration when annexation
plans were considered and the city
assessor placed the names on the
tax duplicate in mistake.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08

an American actor, died in his
dressingroom here yesterday. He
was playing in the Lilac Domino"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
HARRISBURG &h TELEGRAPH

creased salaries for clergy in the
New Jersey Diocese of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church at the closing
of the annual convention here yes
terday afternoon.
Mr. Merriam stunned the conven-
tion by his blunt talk. The dele
gates at an earlier session side
tracked a similar resolution. They
we're still backward in accepting the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08

serve as replacement troops for the
American forces now in Siberia.
deliberate murder" to send the men
to Siberia, and both he and Senator
johnson said that since the United
States was not at war with Russia
into that country
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08

Dora Sweigcrt. and Beulah Hamling.
4-year-old 4 daughter of Mrs. Mabel
Hamling, both of Denver, were
burned to death Tuesday evening at
John Brubaker's home in Denver.
The children are supposed to have
poured kerosene on the kitchen fire.
The blazing oil ignited their cloth
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08

STUART PIGGOTT DIES
London, May S.-While making
ready for a matinee, Stuart Piggott,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08

new resolution, when Mr.. Merriam
volunteered personally to conduct a
campaign in every church within
the diocese. He will take the ques-
ton up directly with the senior war
den of each parish.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
TWO CHILDREN BURN

Lancaster. Pa, May S.-Erla Swell
CERT, the 7-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
Borah and Johnson Rap
Recruiting For Siberia

Washington, May S-Senators Bor-
fornia, issued statements yesterday
criticising the plan of the War De-
partment to recruit 5000 men to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
More Pulpit Pay Urged;
Pays Bookkeeper Better

Atlantic City, May S.-With the
opening remarks that many Epis-
copal clergymen are receiving less
than I pay my bookkeeper," Edward
j. Merriam, of Crawford, a lay dele
gate. championed the cause of in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
GET BACK TAXES

Altoona, Pa, May S.-A dozen
property owners, who call Altoona
their home, have been refunded city
taxes paid in the last two years. 1t
has Just been learned that they are
Evening journal., 1919-06-02
SERVICES PLANNED
FOR SUMMIT CAMP
Ideal Weather Attracted
Many Visitors to Tented
Grove Yesterday
PROGRAM CALLS FOR
OPENING AUGUST Is

Bnandywine Summit camp grounds
was we'll nlled with visitors yesterday
As many as thirty OF the cottages were
opened for the weekend. and each en-
terlained many callers out for the after
noon or evening. Beginning with ths
nrst Sunday in July. when many fam
lilies viii move out for the summer iol-
lowing the close Of school, there VIII
be an hour Of religious service every
Sunday afternoon aud evening.
The Rev. Dr. J. d. c. Hanna and the
Rev. +. l.. Hubbard have prepared a
well filled program for the camp. Ihe
campmceting season Will begin tnls
year on August IS. The experiment OF
beginning on August 6, which was tried
last year, did not meet with general
approval.
There are one or two cottages for
sale but the prospects are that hun
dred more cottages than The present
supply would be taken for dhe summer
n the camp had lhem Mrs. Mary
Rambo has opened her boarding tent
and her cottages for camp visitors.
The camp dwellers were greatly in
lerested i'm watching the city linemen
remove dangerous dead trees and limbs
from the summit grounds on Thursday
afternoon. 70 took expert handling TO
bring down the dead timber without
iniuring cottage roofs. Several OF tho
cottages are being rebuilt. The sewer
Is being extended the length Of Union
avenue.