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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-31

over 10 MohteVlueo In Uruguay; from there,
through the Straits of Magellan, to the Pa.
clfc and up TO Valparaiso, In steaming I'D
the west coast Of south America the Essex
broke her shaft and had to put in at Callao.
Being unable to procure a new shaft there
one had to be sent out from home, and the
Essex lay idle ut Callso for seven months.
During that time yellow fever prevailed and
1t was not the most comfortable berth magiu.
able for the crew Of the Essex. Finally,
however, she once more stuck her nose out
to ses, and the fresh sea breeze and the dane.
ing pillows made tbs boys feel again like
men. King Kaisksua's domip!ons, the Sand.
witch Islands, with which potent country,
altogether about equal to Saline and Laray-
cite counties, we maintain u treaty Of recip-
r5Gi,v. yss visited, and from there the Essex
sailed her IOngcst stretch over to China. The
little vessel bObbed around IN Chinese and
japanese waters for IA months, looking into
ports occasionally where the French wat
was causing dangerous demonstrations BY
Chinese upon Americans and upon American
interests. Er. Schmidt says that he got
ashore At all por:s touched IN China, and his
Impressions of The people and their manners
are very vivid. ae hasn't much opinion Of
the Chinese, especially the women. Ths
Essex sailed for New York, doubling the
Cape of Good Hope. reaching the home port
December 30, 1884, thus closing her cruise
wIrn t.s yps-. having circumnavigated the
earth. From the time she left Norfolk until
she dropped her anchor Ia New Tosk hnr5ore
she made 55,6s6 miles, principally under sail,
using steam rarely except to enter and
leave port, and occasionally against adverse
gales. Nr. Schmidt has become q thorough
sailor, and his love FOR tie sea viii take him
back to the navy. He no longer feels saIs
ashore when the wind blows. He leaves to-
day for New York to re-enlist.
1t is the boss. John Poweu's Is the place
for Pierce's Fsyorite. noy2Sn1
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
Held Up by Road Agents.

Abilene, Tex, October 2S.-On
Sunday morning last a gay party left
Abilene for Anson, in Jones county,
IN a carriage. The party consisted
of L. Hudson, travelling salesman,
F. J. Robinson,a wealthy stock man
of Tarrant county, and Frank b.
Stanley, a lawyer of Fort Worth.
They were having very merry time
on their journey, when just alter
crossing the Clear Fork of the Bra
zos River two men on horseback
suddenly confronted them holding
six shooters in their faces, and de-
manded that they thlow up THEN
hands. They obeyed the order in
stan,lv without word of parleyIng.
One of the robbers then went through
their pockets, gobbllng everything OF
value that they contained. Mr..
Hudson lost $IIo in money and i
fine gold watch. Mir. Stanley lost
$40 in cash and fine gold watch
worth SI4o. Mr.. Robinson is out
SIS in cash and a watch worth $ICo
Alter compllmenting the gentlemen
for their quiet and orderly depolt-
ment under such irving circumstances
and telling them they were nabobs
who would never miss the little
property which had been taken away
from them. the road agents bade
them adieu and rode away rapidly
over the hills. On arriving al Arson
the robbed parties described the rob-
bers 10 the sheriff. who immediately
dispatched q strong party IN pursuit.
The robbers wore no masks and are
described rs looking like cowboys.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04

and took up lis residence near
Orange, \. J., and engage in prac-
tlce as an engineer. 4y the will of
MIR. Edwin A. Stevens he was placed
in charge of the Stevens floating
battery which had tor number OF
years been in Course Of construction
at IobOken. He was also made
superintendent of the construction OF
the railroad bridge over the Hudson
river, near POughkeepsle, \. y,
and superintendent OF docks and
piers in the cifv IF New York, but
resigned the Latter office in 1872.
He translated from the French.
"A Manuel Of Bavonet Exercises -
adapted for the use OF the United
States army (IS52), and wrote a
volume of the government reports of
the ''Pacific Railroad Surveys
(IS54). volume Of the reports of
the European commission. The
ARMIES OF Europe" ETC., printed by
order of congress (rS6I), and Re
port on the Organization and Cam
paigns OF the Army of the Potomac"
(IS64).
In 1877, Mcclellan was elected
governor OF the state OF New jersey,
a position which he filled until
1881. Since that date he has lived
IN New York city. His learning and
ability as an engineer gave him
leading aud renumerative business in
the profession indicated.
GENERAL. JOHN B. CLARK, SIR.
Fayette, Mo-, Oct. co.-General
John B. Clark, sr., one of the oldest
and best known citizens Of Missouri.
died at his home III this CITY to- dav
at noon in the S4th year of has age
from cancer.
General Clark held high rank in
the Mexico, Blackhawk, Mormon
and civil wars was member of the
United States congress d, the begin
nIng of the civil war and member
of the confederate senate. He mad
| been in declining health for some
time and his death was not a surprise
to his friends.
Arrangement will be made for the
funeral as soon as his son, John B
Clark, now III Washington, can he
| ummoned.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
Second Door South of Arlington.
G.. B. LEWIS.
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, George X. Porter (who de-
clared himself TO be single and unmar-
red), by his deed OF trust, bearing date
September 23d, 1882, and duly recorded
in the recorders office of Bates county,
Missouri, in Book No. q, page S7A,
conveyed to the undersigned trustee the
following described real estate, situate.
living and being in the county, OF Bates
and state of Missouri, to-wit: The north
west quarter OF the southwest quarter OF
section twenty-eight (2S) township forty
one (4I) of range thirty-two (3,), con-
tanning forty acres more or less, in
trust, however, tor the following purposes:
In trust to secure the payment, OF one
promissory note of even date Herewith,
and in said deed OF trust fully described;
and, whereas, said note is past due and
remains unpaid. Now, therefore, at the
request of the legal holder OF said note,
aud by the authority in me vested by the
terms of said deed of trust, | will, on
Wednesday, November nth, 1855,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock in the
forenoon and five O'Clock in the after
noon of that day, al the east n ont door OF
the court house, in the city OF Butler,
county of Bates and State of Missouri,
sell said real estate 10 the highest bidder,
a. public vendue, tor cash IN hand, or so
much thereof a. may be necessary 20 pay
said note, interest and costs.
{. &. DUKR. Truste@
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
GOOD NFWs FOR LAND SEEKERS
An Interesting Letter From az old
Bates County Man.
ASHLAND, KAN, Der. q. 'Ss.

ASHLAND, KAN, Ocr. q, 'Ss.
ED TIMEs:-I heve Just returned
home from long trip southwest, and
IN my rambles saw thousands of acres
OF as good Land as any country can
boast of. The public land is beng
ta>t gobhled up, there being not less
than so settlers located claims there
within two weeks. A town cite
has been located on the public strip
and building begun on the Goth.
Never saw a better chance tor a poor
man to get home, as it will only
cost him $I4 to get Ioo acres of land
which of course he will have to home
stead Timber in plenty. mostly
along the creeks. Water in abund-
ance, great many springs through
out this section. Plenty of wild
game such as deer, antelope, bear,
turkey and wolves. The soil along
the water courses is black loan and
very deep and rich. Plenty OF range
for cattle and the timber furnishes
good shelter in the winter I came
here and located 100 acres of land
and have been offered S., 900 but
won't take it; | hold my land at
$1,000 and by spring it will be worth
much more. New houses are con
stantlv going up on this strip, some
OF them sod houses, plastered with
what they call grangers lime. We
look for large immigration here thi S
winter. With best wishes tor the
prosperity of the TINES | am
Very Respectfully,
w. S. DIVERS.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04

very critical condition OF health. and
may de at any moment AS rumors
are circulating to the effect that the
Cariiss are about to attempt great
inSuHection against Spain, | ques-
toned Don Carlos on the subject.
He replied:
My friends are always very eager
tor ac,ion, hut I shall do nothing so
long as actual conditions are not
changed; but we are awaiting our
oppor unity.
""hat opportunity
"lt Alfonso dies his friends will
prepare Regency. The republic
Will not be proclaimed Immediately,
but anarchy, | am convinced, will
ensue; then only shall consider nv
Intervention opportune. The masses
of the SpanIa-ds have no confidence
in Alfonso. "
"Where does your r oval Highness
intend to make Your headquarters
Tor directing YOUR party :"
Having been expelled from
France without reason, | shall re-
main in Eeulce'' -
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
Brave Phellm O'Toole.

AT the recent meeting OF fire
chiefs at Long Branch, ex-Chief
Sexton, of St. LOUIS told the follow
ing thrilling story:
"Phelim O'Toole," said he, "was
an Irish sailor, who came into the
ST. Louis fire department while |
was chief. A better. braver, or
harder W orl<er [ never had under me.
1t was only when he had whiskey III
him that he was contrary, and then
he was a regular Tartar. But as a
rule, he was as strong as an OK and
as gentle as a child. He was pro-
NOTED tor bravery until he became
foreman of the Skinner's truck. One
bitter night in the winter OF 1874 the
Southern Hotel caught fire. 1t was
an awful fire. When all but one
corner had beeu consumed we were
horror stricken to find that Professor
REESE, OF Washington University,
and his wife " ere IN the sixth story.
Pheiim At once stared up the ladder,
taxing a rope with hIm. He was
ninety tive fert above the ground
when he found that the ladder was
fiss-cr lcet short.
-.TaIe nie ,Ete;s anJ tie one
end up there "nd let them drop" he
yelled.
The professor was almost over
powered with smoke, but he did Just
what he was told. In two minutes
the sheets tied together were secured
above ard the other end lowered to
Phellm. The drausht kept it out OF
his seach. He eyed it for a minute.
There was a crowd OF 10000 people
watching him. Then he jumped
tor the sheet and caught it and went
up hand over hand ill he got INTO
the window. Then YOU would have
thought people had gone crazy
They cried and shouted and laughe d
at the same time. Well, to make u
long story short. ne got them down
all right. aud got down himself. too.
iust III time. tor >ve had barely clear
ed the street when the walls fell
'.Phe'in1 got = medal. Ut cour>r
He aas Killed a. = $40 fire ~ i eel
lar affarv ard hv The explosion of ali
extingui>aef- The whole toTn turn
ed cut N ti,e funeral. Mr. and Mrs
REESE CRIED IKE babes over III
grave. aI,! ts.e, clt,n yi>;t In 2 ave
now"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
Fifty People Preciplrated Into the
River by a Falling Bridge.

East Saginaw, Mich. Oct. 2S.-At
$50 this evening fire broke out on
the tug Mcdonald. lying at the dock
about one hundred feet south of
Genessee avenue bridge. y large
number of people were congregated
on tie bridge, when a pice Of side
walk on the bridge, five feet vile
and foity feet long, containing about
sixty people, gave way with crash
and precipitated them INTO the river.
fifteen to eighteen feet deep. with a
strong current. The night was cloudy
and dark. Mmaculously the greater
number were saved, many badly
bruised. The river is now being
dragged, and the body of one boy,
named Sidney Falon, aged s years,
has been brought up. 1t is thought
several perished, as twelve or thirteen
are missing.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
Ripe for Revolt. TIE Unhappy Con.
oitIon OF Spain.

Eittoria. near Venice. Oct. IS
| have just made tie Journey rom
Vienna TO Venice in company with
Don Carlos, who assures ne ,h@e, n
spite al ali the assertions to me 1os,
trarv, King Alfonso i really IN 2
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
lOH<STOwN- Mo, Oct.

OHSSTOWN. Mo, Oct. 2S-
Editors of Henry County Democrat; !;
have received letter from Sena
tor Plumb dated the 22d. IN which
he says, verbatim: 1T IS the aim
of the company to close up present
arrangements and finish the railroad
to Butler by the first 0 t January next.
After thar they will consider the
CLAIMS OF the various localities with
reference to the extension OF the
road east ana west. In the mean
time. your committee and others on
the route from Butler 70 Clinton
should fully mature such propositions,
as ;l.ey expect to submit for the con
sr.i@ration q HE roilroad companH.
This does not seem to confirm shc
ara that Gould had captured ttss- on
fit. Yours Truly,
J. r. CREENHALGE.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
Grocery Il Restaurant
COMBINED.
He Will Keep Canned Goods, Fruits, Confse-
tionery, Groceries, &c.

You can get a lunch az his establishment at Gil
hours. Mr.. Lewis never does anything Dy
halves. He will please the Public az any cos:
Don't fail to give him q call.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1885-11-04
The St. Louis & Emporla.

From the Henry County Democrat.
There can no longer be a question
or doubt but this road will be COM
pleted to Butler, Bates county, about
the first OF the new year, wheE the
managers will then give due weight
to an extension east and west. An
eastern extension should command
the earnest attention of our people,
and some definite proposals agreed
upon in the several counties to be
presented at the proper time. OF
this we shall speak more at length
in the future, and content ourselves
with letter from Senator Plumb:
EMPcRIA, kAs., Oct II, 1855.
Lingle Bros, Clinton, Mo.
am in receipt of your favor Of
the 18th. containing slips from your
newspaper and generally detailing
the interest manifested by your peo-
PIE in the extension of the St. Louis
& Emporia railroad. | have no
doubt but this will be very gratifying
to the management OF the road. |
understand it is the present intention
of the company 10 close Up contracts
and agreements already made, which
means the completion of the road TO
Butler, and the expectation of the
management is to reach there Janu-
arv I, 1886.
They VIII then Consider the claims
of various localities looking 10 the
| further extension OF the road both
east and west. and | would suggc-t
/ that in the meantime YOUR committee
submit some definite proposition tcT
/ the consideration Of the company.
Yours Truly, p B. PLUME.
ANOTHER NOTE FROM J. r. GREEN
HAIGE,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-31
GE0RGIA'S CENTRAL CITY
THE FAIR LESS SUCCESSFUL
THAN LAST YEAR.

$4,000 the Biggest Days Receipts
Against $500 Last Hear-A Racer
Who Won Five Straight Purses-The
Match for the Championship Medal to
be shot for at Savannah.
MACON, GA, Oct. 30.--To-day the sun
shine has been conspicuous for its pres
ence and the weather has been very pleas
ant. A great many strangers are still in
the city and the Incoming trains last night
and to-day were all crowded. The days
programme consisted in the awarding OF
premiums on horses, mules, jackasses,
sheep, swine, and goats. Awards were
also made in the other departments. As
on yesterday the races attracted the most
attention. The first was trotting race,
mile dash, free for all, tor a purse of $500.
II was won by Fred Neil In three straight
heats, with Mary b. second, and Eldorado
third. Time 2:34, 2:37 and 2:39.
The second race, mile heats, was for a
purse Of $3.50, divided. 1t was easily won
by Spalding. The entries were Spalding,
Dick Brown, Planter and Vintage Time.
Spaldlng captured the race in TWO straight
heats in :49 and l 80, with Dick Brown
second, the other entries swopping places
in the second heat.
Spalding, who won the second race To-
day, has won five this week, or every
one which he has contested for.
A number of races have been arranged
for tomorrow.
AT THE BUTTS.
Two interesting matches were arranged
in the gun tournament. In the first }.
M. Wilkins won first money, and j. X.
Chapman second money, which was di-
vided with A. l.. Butts. j. s. Clarke won
third money. In the second match w. 7.
Shinholser won first money, A. l.. Butts
and Charles Taylor tied on second money
and divided. Gator Etheridge won third
money.
A. l.. Butts and w. t. Shinholser made
the best average shots during the tourna-
ment, Butts being four points ahead.
Owing to the nOn-arrIVal of the Savan-
nah teams and the high price OF entrance
fee, SILL the match for the championship
medal did not come OF.
TO BE SHOT AT SAVANNAH.
1t was postponed until May next, when
a grand tournament will be held in Sa-
vannah. The fair will close tomorrow
night.
A number OF Jersey cattle were sold at
about the prices Of yesterday.
Yesterday was the big day of the fair,
the gate receipts amounting to $4,000, or
$1,000 less than on the same day last year.
An enjoyable german, complimentary
to the visiting young ladies, was danced
at the Lanier house tonight.
ABIG DAY FOR THE RECORDER.
The fines at the Recorders Court to-day
amounted TO S167.
Pickpockets have literally skinned the
city. Four were arrested to-day and
taken to jail, namely, j. r. Douning,
William Lane, Thomas DOnloVy, and
Walter Meredith. SuGicientevidence has
been obtained to secure their conviction.
Two two-rOom houses, occupied by Mrs.
Wrye and Mrs. Myers, were burned to the
ground in the early hours this morning.
The fire was Of incendiary origin.
The attention OF the United States
Court was engaged to-day in the trial OF
the case of @. II. Hendrix ys. the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad,
suit for damages from Telfair county.
Ii was dismissed on a demurrer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-31
WIND. RAIN AND SNOW.
Great Damage Done In Western vir-
ginia by Floods.

RICHMOND, VA, Oct. S0.-A heavy rain
during the past "a hours has caused the
greatest flood known in the past five years
on the Western End and Lexington
branch of the Richmond and Allegheny
railroad. The trestle at South river, b
miles east Of Lexington, was washed
away and mixed train on the Alle-
ghany road was wrecked. Conductor
Whitaker, OF Richmond, Engineer Will
liams, and fireman Tyree were killed. All
the passengers are safe. The Shenandoah
valley train is in trouble about the same
point.
FLOOD IN THE JAMES.
The Likelihood of a heavy food in James
river is very great. A telegram from
Columbia, rs miles west Of Richmond,
says the water at that point at noon was
"a feet high, and was still rising. There
is but a very slight rise here as yet, but
the merchants along the river in the lower
part of the city are preparing against an
emergency by removing goods from their
storehouses TO places OF safety.
THE FLOOD REACHES RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, VA. Oct. 30, 1850 p.
M.-The high waters from above
reached Richmond tonight. The
wharves in the lower part OF
the city are submerged. No serious dam
age is anticipated, however, as reports
from points above Columbia show that
the water is falling. Every along
the river front has been removed beyond
the danger line. The Rappahannock river
is also reported greatly swollen, and S10,-
600 damage has been done at Frederioks-
burg. Some damage is also reported TO
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
HEAVY RAINS IN VIRGINIA.
HARRRoNBURG. VA, Oct. 30.-The
most terrific ranstorm known in this val
ley for years began here yesterday, and
continued past midnight. More water
fell in IS hours than has fallen altogether
in two years previous. High water pre-
walls everywhere, and washOuts on the
valley branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad have delayed all trains. The
mountains west of this place were covered
with snow this morning.
SNOW IN NORTHERN NEW YORK.
WHITEHALL, N. Y, Oct. S0.-A severe
storm, accompanied by high wind, has
prevailed in this section since last even
ing. 1t is showing hard at all points in
at 81 deg. Many steamers are wind-bOund
on the lake.
STORMY IN ONTARIO.
TORONTO, Oct. 30.-Reports from vari-
GUS parts OF Ontario state that the weather
is cold and stormy. six inches of snow
are reported in some places.
THE STORM AT MONTREAL.
MONTREAL, Oct. 3O.-It has been snow
ing steadily here all day. The windstorm
last night played havoc among the ship
ping in the port, several vessels being
more or less damaged, and one barge be-
ing sunk,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-31
SUICIDE OF A BOOK THIEF.
Talbot of Chicago Fame Dies in a Cell
in Boston Jail.

Talbot of Chicago Fame Dies In a Cell
in Boston Jail.
Boston, MASS, Oct. 30.--J. n. Talbot,
alias Otto Funk, aged q years, was found
dead in his cell this morning in the police
station at Old Cambridge, where he had
been arrested for stealing books. He
committed suicide. While a student of
the university at Chicago, Funk endeav-
Ored by laying train Of dynamite to blow
up the buildings at the time he was
stealing books from the Chicago
public library. On the ground of insanity
he was sent to an asylum, from which he
escaped soon after. This was a year or
more ago. At the opening Of the divinity
school at Harvard, Talbot presented him
self for admission, having with him sew
eral letters signed by many influential
men Of Chicago.
THE LETTERS DATED UP.
The letters all bore date of 1885, but a
closer investigation revealed the fact that
the was forged, the original date
being 1888, this being the time Of his ad-
mission TO the university at Chicago. For
some time books have been missing from
the Harvard library, but not until now
could the culprit be definitely placed.
Sergt. Hartman yesterday found in
NortOn's woods. at the rear OF the Agassiz
museum, SACKS containing lJU volumes
bearing the stamp Of the library. At
SawIn's express Office In Harvard square
were found % more volumes tied up and
ready for shipment. Other stolen pro-
peTty was found which he had taken from
physician.
DISCOVERY OF THE BODY.
When discovered this morning his body
was still warm, lying crosswise upon the
bunk. Upon the floor of the cell was
found piece of yellow paper, upon
which was written; "Mr. Peabody, will
you please forward my trunk to my sister,
Bertha label No. Al West Black Hawk
street, Chicago, ILL.," This bore no sigma
ture. The unfortunate young man has
figured under the name of Otto Funk,
alias j. A. Helbut. alias Otto Boehms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-31
COoN,s SUCCESSOR.
Lawyer William E. Smith, of New YOrI
the Lucky Man.

Lawyer William E. Smith, of New York,
the Lucky Man.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-William f.
smith, of New York, has been appointed
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in
paee Of Charles E. Coon, resigned, to
take effect Nov. 10. Mr.. Smith is a lawyer
about 40 years of age. and resides at
Plattsburg, n. Y, with an office in
New York city. where he is one of
the attorneys for the Delaware and Hud-
son Canal Company. He has been a
leader Of what is known as the young De-
mocracy in the State of New York, and
has been identified with the Tilden ele-
ment OF the party. In 1884 he was the
leader Of his party in the New York AS
sembly, and was one of the most infuen-
llal champions of Gov. Cleveland's re-
form measures. He was a prominent fig
are in the delegation of young Democrats
which Went to the Chicago convention to
4rse the nomination of Gov. Cleveland,
and on his return was selected to manage
i1e canvass in New York State.