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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12
AMERICAN TROOPS TO GO ABOARD.
Five Thousand Soldiers viii Leave at Once
for Manla.-Dewey's Prize viii be
Held by Us Regardless of Protest


Washington, D @, May 8-Five
thousand topp7 Of the United
States army are expected to leave
San Francisco b. 10 morrow night
or Tuesday, if no unexpected delays
are enco uttered. They will be sent
to Manila, Philippine islands, as fast
as rapid ships of the Pacific Mail
Steamship company can carry them.
1t will take at least three weeks TO
make the trip, and before the first
expedition il more than one third Of
the way across the Pacific the sec
ond expedition will start. The quar-
termaster general of California has
already engaged the necessary trans
ports for 10000 men. All ships be-
longing to the Panama and Pacific
Mail Steamship line have bsen put
at the disposal of the United States.
These are all splendid vessels and
are capable OF making very fast time.
Secretary Alger says that he can
easily get in perfect organization
and ready for 5000 men in period
of two days. In five days more he
feels assured that 5000 additional
troops will be in condition to leave
San Francisco.
Representatives from all branches
CT the service will be sent to the
Philippines, as the government feels
sure that there will be a great deal
of actual fghting-cavalry and in
fantry and both heavy and light
artillery will leave San Francisco for
the purpose of insuriDg the Ameri-
cans victory at Manila and surround
ing islands of the group. 1t is the
purpose of President Mckinley to
drive all Spaniards from the Phil
ippines.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12
Bic Flosd in Arkansas.

Van Buren,, Ark, May 8-The
worst flood known since 1914 is de-
vastating the Arkansas valley and
towns along the banks OF the stream
are submerged while many farm
buildings are afoat. One fourth Of
the residences of this part of this
city is eight feet under water. Riv-
erslde and Babylon, two denselY set
tied suburbs, are under water and
several large residences have fallen
into the river. Every foot of dry
land is covered with household goods
Thousands of people have been
driven from their homes and are be
ing sheltered here. The Missouri,
Kansas and Texas and Iron Mountain
systems are tied up in the Indian
Territory. Hundreds of thousands
of dollars damage have been done to
plantations in Crawford county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12

German Press Worried BY Dewsy's Victory.
Berlin, May 5.-The excited inter
est the Germans are beginning to
take in the ultimate fate of the Phil
lipine Islands is betrayed by the
newspapers
The interests of the German pos
see sions in the Western Pacific, part
of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archi-
pslago, the Solomon Islande, all
within q radius Of perhaps 1000
miles from the Philippines makes
Germany's consent necessary, it is
assumed here, to any disposal of the
Philippines.
Germany would only agree to the
transfer of the Philippines TO an
other power, it is asserted, on con-
dition that she received suitable
compensation
A great deal of irritation is sure
to be engendered by the taking of
the islands by the United States
The Kreus Zsitung says that if
the Monroe doctrine means America
for the Americans" it ought also to
mean "For the Americans only an
America
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12
Chaplain for the Fourth

ST. Louis, Mo, May The Rev.
Father Thomas Sherman, will be
appointed a chaplain of the Fourth
regiment, Missouri volunteers. The
appointment will be made on the
personal request of Colonel Corley,
commanding the regiment. Father
Sherman says that he will enjoy the
position. He was with his father in
many of his campaigns and is famil-
lar with camp life.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12
New ORE ms Has Honored Dewey.

New Orleans, La. May 5.-Ad-
miral Dewey has been honored by
the reopls of New Orleans. The
street that has heretofore been
known IS Spain street was formally
rechristened Dewey street, and all
the Spain signs are being replaced
by those bearing the name of the
famous Admiral.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12

Macon, No, May 5-Frank Brady
whose parents live at Clarence, ten
miles east Of here, was ordered for
duty aboard The Maine, but reached
port just after that i'll feted vessel
had put out to sea. So he was as
signed to the Baltimore ana was in
the naval battle at Manila. His
Clarence friends are snxiously look
ing for news from him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12

". write what we hear the Virginians say is
true:
Dear Reader, don't blame US five hear en- say
What happens you.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12
Gladstone Slowly Sinking,

London, May THE bulletin is.
sued this evening at Hawarden says:
"Mr Gladstone has be en- more com.
Portable during the last day or two,
but the local disease is slowly in
creasing and there is a gradual dim.
mutton of strength"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-12

With wheat worth from S110 to
s1.25 a bushel. -four is sure TO ad.
vance. Come in and let Us sell you
500 or 1000 pounds aud save you
from CSC to 81 per hundred
14-tf FRAsK SMITH * SoS.
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GENERAL GEORGE S. GREENE.

proved his time so we'll that when he
graduated, in 1923, he stood second In
nis class.
After graduation he served as an
Instructor in mathematics and engi-
neering at West Point, and in various
garrisons in Virginia. Rhode Island.
Maine and Massachusetts,. until 1886.
when he resigned from the army and
devoted his time to the profession Of
civil engineering. At about this period
began the marvellous era OF railroad
building in the United States, when
thousands OF miles OF roadways were
made for the iron horse, running out
of all the large cities into what was
then the wilds OF the west. II was an
opportune time for civil engineer.
and Greene, WHO had already acquired
a reputation equalled by few in his
profession. found his services in con-
stand demand. He assisted in the
construction Of railroads in the states
Of Maine, Massachusetts,. Rhode Is
land. New York and Maryland. He
was busy at this. work until 1856. when
he was hired by the Croton aqueduct
department OF New York City. While
in its employ he superintended the
most of the important engineering
work done in the city, designing and
building the reservoir in Central Park.
enlarging High Bridge and building a
new aqueduct over 1t. During this
time his fame as an engineer grew.
until IL became so great that private
individuals and corporations often
came TO him for advice. when import
ant work was to be undertaken by
them.
In 1861 came the war OF the rebel
lion. Engineer Greene was now
sixty years old. but strong and hearty.
The war stirred his martial blood;
and when in 1862 ii became evident
that the rebellion was not TO be put
down easily. that his country had
need of the help OF the arms and
brains OF all OF her loyal sons, he hesl-
tated no longer. but offered his SER
vices. His ability was well known.
and. despite mis- sixty years, he was
given an important command Now
began a life OF hardship and perill.
sufHcient to test severely the strength
OF a strong man full OF the vitality OF
youth; but General Greene at sixty
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years OF age was practically in the
prime OF his life, and his splendid
physique carried him safely through
them all.
At the battle OF Antietam he COM
manded the second division OF the
twelfth corps OF the army OF the Po-
tomac: and did gallant and brilliant
service. repulsing an attack OF the en-
emy with great loss 10 them. He
fought at the head OF his troops. where
the danger was greatest. A ball killed
his horse and man and animal fell
to the ground; but the lively sexagen-
arian was quickly on his feet again
and soon mounted on the back Of au-
other horse directing his men. Again
at Charlottesville he won fresh lau-
rels, fighting at the head OF his bril-
gade.
Gettysburg proved his courage ana
generalship. Here, on the night OF
July 2. 1868. with his brigade reduced
to less than 1900 men. he held the en-
trenchments on Culp's Hill. on the
right wing OF the army OF the Potomac,
from until 10 O'Clock at night,
against the repeated attacks ofthe Con-
federate forces. He occupied a cru
cial point, and the Southerners were
determined to drihve him from II, II its
accomplishment was within the ability
OF men and courage. Again and again
did they charge the little band OF
heroes on Culp's Hill. only to be met
with a courage more stubborn than
their own and driven back. Had they
been able to force General Greene from
his position. and. though the gap
thus made. hurried a strong division to
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the rear OF the main body OF the Un-
ion army on Cemetery Ridge. Gettys-
burg. probably. would have been .
Confederate victory.
After Gettysburg General Greene.
with the rest OF the eleventh and
twelfth corps OF the army OF the Poto-
mac, went to Nashville to re-enforce
the army at Chattanooga On October
2S, during a night attack by the enemy
at the foot OF Lookout Mountain. Gen.
eral Greene. while at the head OF his
brigade. fell. badly wounded by ball
through his upper Jaw. The enemy
was routed: but the brave old veteran
was compelled to retire from fighting
until January. 1865. AS soon as his
physicians would permit he resumed
his military duties: and. although
within a few months OF sixty-four
years OF age. he Joined a provisional
division under Generals Schofield and
Cox at Newbern. North Carolina At
the battle OF Kingston. North Carolina.
he had another narrow escape from
death. His horse was killed. and he
sas thrown to the ground; but es-
capped without serious injury. This.
briefly. tells the story OF his more i'm
portant services during the rebellion.
hnO1N A1AAh0f IA1 h9AANG 1AA@NH We~a ~
proud OF his gallant conduct and val
ued services during the war. that It's
legislature gave him a vote OF thanks
General Greene. on retiring from the
army, again entered the services OF the
Croton aqueduct department OF the
City OF New York. In 1867 he was
made it's chief engineer and commits
sioner. AT the age OF seventy-two he
was appointed chief engineer Of public
works In the City OF Washington; and
afterwards became consulting engineer
OF the Central Park commission He
made the plans for the streets In the
annexed districts OF New York City.
General Greene now has the added
distinction Of being the oldest living
American army ofilcer. TIE Oldest liv-
ing graduate Of Vest Point and the
oldest man living who has been promi-
nent In American public life.
EVERETT AeNEILLL
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy OF its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FT0 syrup CO.
sAR FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW F0Rk. az
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esnEht N severe cold which resulted On
asthma. After taking doctors preserip-
uons for a long time without benefit, az
Iength made use of Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj, and was completely cured."-H. @.
hIrcHELL. Greenwood, Miss.
some time since had a severe attack
OF asthma, accompanied with a bad cough
and a general soreness of the Joints and
muscles consulted physicians. aud tried
various remedies, but without getting auy
rehef. Finally took Ayers Cherry Pee
toral, end IN very short time was entirely
eured."-J. RosELLs, Victoria, Tex.
Dr. J. G. Ayers Cherry Pectorai Is known
the world over as enc of the most effective
medicines for the cure of coughs, colds,
group, whooping cough, asthma, bron-
chitts, aud all affections of the throat and
lungs II Is not, as are so many cough
medicines, mere soothing syrup" a
Temporary relief and palliative. but Ii is
a radical remedy, dealing directly with
disease and promptly healing Il. In
response to a wide demand DIR. Ayers
Sherry Peetoral Is now put up in half sire
bottles, sold at half price-so cents More
about DIR. Ayers Cherry Pectoral in Ayers
Curebook. A story Of cures told by tho
cured. Sent free, on request, by the ]. c.
Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
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ASTHMA'S PROGRESS,
From Cold to Cure.
No relief i'm other remedies.

There are many medicines that paIIiate
rsthma. There are few that do more than
relieve for a time the oppressed breathing
of the sufferer. There are few diseases
more Troublesome aud more Irritating
than asthma. II interferes alike with
business and with pleasure. II prevents
enjoy aent OF the day and makes the night
a terror. A remedy for asthma would be
hailed by thouSauds as the greatest possi-
Bile boen that could be offered them. There
Is q remedy for asthma. DR.. ;. c. Ayers
Cherry Psetorsl has cured hundreds of
cases of this disease, and testimonials to
It's ehaeaey from those who have tried the
remedy Are nuiHplYipg with every year.
The cases ptese1ted In the testimonials
that follow. may be taken as exemplifying
the qulcR and radical action of this great
remedy.
About a year ago. caught bad cold
which resulted In ASTHMA so severe that
was threatened with sufocatiou whenever
/ attempted to lie down on my bed
friend rec6mmeudinR Ayers Cherry Pee
texSl, began to take II, and soon obtained
reEef, and. finally, was completely cured.
since then, I have used this medicine in
nv family with great success for colds,
coughs. aud Groups. HITTER, Editor
"R6link" (Polish), Stevens Point, wis.
awhile on the Gasconade River, Ca,
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AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS,

We are asserting in the courts our right TO the
Exclusive use Of the word "CASTORIA' - and
PITCHERS CASToRIA,' as our Trade Mark
!, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, OF Hyannis. 'Massa-
thusetts. was the originator Of PITCHERS
CASTORIA," the same that has borne and does
now bear the fac-simile signature Of CHAS. H
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This IS the
original PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes OF The mothers Of
America for over thirty years Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that 1t is "the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature Of
CHAS. II. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to use my name ex-
cept The Centaur Company, Of which ChAs H
Fletcher is President.
March 8. 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, NJ D
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-08
West Points Oldest Veteran
General Greene Who Fought at Sixty in the Civil
War; Is Now Celebrating Another Mono
genarian Birthday. aeu


Z The oldest notable man In the
United States to-day Is the war vet
eran and famous engineer, General
George Sears Greene. who will cele-
brate the ninety-seventh anniversary
OF his birthday on May 6. This is a
remarkable age for any man TO reach.
however quiet and peaceful his life
may have been; but. when the wearing
activities of an arduous business and
the perils and hardships incident TO
service during a long war drain the
vitality. to live within three years OF
a century Is marvellous. This General
Greene has accomplished; for he has
not only lived ninety-seven years. but
these years have been crowded with
more than the average amount OF
work. hardship and peril.
George Sears Greene was born May
s, 1901, in the little town OF Apponaug.
in the State OF Rhode Island. His an
cestor, John Greene, came from Sails
bury, England, to this country in 1895.
and settled in the town OF Warwick.
Rhode Island. When John Bull. in
1912 tried a second time to punish his
rebellious son, Jonathan. young Greene
then but eleven years old, wanted TO
shoulder his musket and help Jona-
than to give the tyrannical parent
another sound drubbing; but his moth
er thought him too young. and he was
forced to be content with the promise
that, when old enough. he should enter
the United States military academy at
West Point, and learn how to fight
the enemies Of his country. Accord
Ingly, a few years later he became a
student at this institution: and I'M
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-08

Clean blood means n clean skin. No beauty
without it. Casearets, Candy Cathartic
cleans your blood and keeps it clean, by
WIRING up the lazy liver and driving all lm-
purities from the body. Begin to-day 10
banish pimples, boiis, blOtches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets.-b beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, SOC.
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Be careful what you spend your
money for. A cheap substitute for a
standard, advertised article may turn
out to be costly purchase. Insist on
having the genuine goods
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-08

The sleepy merchant goes to the
wall. His wide awake neighbor thrives
by keeping goods that are in demand.
and by never offering customers what
he knows they do not want.
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Commas. like upper courts, often al
ter sentences.
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Educate Your Bowels With CRscRrets.
Candy Cathsrtic, cure constipation forever.
10c.25c. II C.C.C. fail, druggists refund money
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Be honest and you will be happy,
| is undeniable.
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Missouri girls are sweet because they
are Mo. lasses.
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Cucumbers and collie. peaches ant
paregoric will soen be in order.
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Nose Keeter will soon be around Will
his bill.
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It Is computed that hundredWsight
o. lead IL fred fog every nan killed IN
battle.
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Since the discovery and introduction OF
DR.. Moffett's TEETHINA (Teething Powders)
the death rate Of small children has largely
decreased. TEETHINA Aids Digestion. Regu-
lates the bowels and makes teething easy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-08

FITS PsrmanentyCured. No fits nervousness after
nrst day use of DIR. Kline Great Nerve Rsstorsr.
/ PEND for FREE S2.0O trial bottle and troatiss-
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Some choir girls watch hims in
church closer than hymns.
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Cumming & Going is a grocery firm
in Alabama.
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Prohibitionists are not aVerse to
loves intoXication.
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NO-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc 81. All druggists
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l never used so quick q cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption. B. Palmer, Box
I'LL, Seattle, Wash, Nov %, 1895.
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Bicycle Tires, $3.50 pair, warranted. Best. years
warranty, $50 pair. Express prepaid. Agents ap-
pointed. MineraiEed Rubber Co., New York.
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Old maids should go to the Isle OF
Man.
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Mad dogs, like fire engines, have right
Of way.
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Some men spell patriotism with a
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Can a cat fish where there are bull
rushes7
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To Cure Headache In 10 Minutes.
Take DR.. Davis Anti-Headache. AL
Druggists.
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Mrs. Nvin.Iov,. y OH tnr svrap

Forehiiren tesihing sOftsns thes reduces inham
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RHEUMATISM
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