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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01
MAD ANIMALS Run WILD.
0ghton People Terror-Stricken From
Plague of Hydrophobia.

0ighton People Terror-Stricken From
Plague of HydrophObia.
Salina, Kan, August 24-News
reached here to day of an unprece
dented hydrophobia plague at Digh-
ton, Lane county.
A number of horses, cows and
hogs are afflicted aud Mrs. Msude
Marlin, cousin of Miss Mabel Mar
lin, superintendent of schools in this
county, was knocked down by a mad
cow and painfully but not seriously
Injured. The plague, was started
by a mad dog biting ito owners cow
and all the dogs in town except two.
The mad cow was killed and the
county commissioners were called
together in special session to take
steps to dispose of the dogs.
The commissioners ordered that
all afflicted dogs be killed by the
administration of chloroform. The
animals were captured and drugged,
but when the time for burial arrived
it was discovered that two of the
dogs had recovered from the effects
of the drug and escaped. In their
madness they ian all over the town
and almost created a panic. Ten
horses belonging to one man were
bitten and have gone mad. A num-
Der of cows and hogs were also
bitten.
The son of Frank Maple was
bitten on the arm and his parents
took him to a maidstone at Great
Bend. The stone stuck to the
wound twelve hours altogether, six
hours and twenty minutes at one
time. It is not yet known whether
the bite will prove fatal. The mad
cattle are attacking other animals
and it is not known where the plague
will end. An effort is being made.
however, to wipe it out by killing
the afflicted animals The town is in
a state of intense excitement.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01
Big Monitors Ordered North

Washington, d. c., Aug. 25.-The
Big Four monitors, Terror, Puritan
MilantOnomoh and Amphitrite, and
the cruiser Montgomery have been
ordered north by the Navy Depart
ment to Newport, r. l. 1t has been
thought the monitors will be used
in the large ports of Cuba and Porto
Rico, but it has now been decided to
hold them north The Miantono.
moh is at Dry Tortugus and the
others are IN West Indian waters.
The extreme heat has told severely
on officers and men of the monitors.
these craft having very limited ac-
oommodations above deck.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01
Saved By n Dog.

Decatur, Ala Aug. 24.-The sec,
ond attempt was made Monday
night to poison the family of Reve-
nue. Collector John E. Logwood,
who lives near here, in Limestone.
The cook. Amanda jenkins, was
caught near Nashville q few days
ago and jailed at Athens, together
with another negro, suspected as
her accomplice.
Monday night a new cook was
engaged by Mrs. Logwood, and Just
IS the family sat down to supper a
fine bird dog. which had been gi7en
a biscuit, commenced to howl, and in
a few minutes died. The new cook
was arrested and, with another ser.
want, put ID jail, making four now
charged with the crime. 4 heavy
guard is around the Jail. as
the people in the county are greatly
excited, and lynchihg is feared at
any moment
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01

A Republican investigating con-
mlttee has reported to Republican
Governor that Republican canal
ring has diverted oyer 81. 500. OOe
OF the peoples money in less than a
yeaI And after ten days the canal
ring is still in Office, with only vague
and laDguid preparations to look
about and see whether there ia any
rsal necessity for making soue sort
O. attempt at criminal proceedings
some day or ether.-N. 7. World.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01

GA TOR IA.
Bears he 0Ias KID ia Fac A<ze Ba.gs.
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01
The Successful Remedy for Nasal
Catarrh

The Successful Remedy for Nasal
Catarrh
must be non irritating, easy of ap-
sllcation, and one that will by it's
own action reach the infamed and
diseased surfaces.
ELY's CREAM BALM combines the
important requisites of quick action
and specific curative powers with
perfect safety to the patient. This
agreeable remedy has mastered ca
tarrh as nothing else has, and both
physicians aud patients freely con
cede this fact. All druggists cheer
fully acknowledge that 10 it the acme
of Pharmaceutical skill has been
reached The most DISTRESSING
symptoms quickly yield to it. In
acute cases the Balm impzrts almost
instant relief
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01

Captain Clark, former commander
of the Oregon, vas given an ovation
when he landed from the auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul at Cramps ship
yard, Philadelphia. He left on the
noon train for New York, where he
entered the naval hospital. His
principal silment is dysentery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01

The Hawaiian commission arrived
at Honolulu on schedule time
August II, and Immediately got
down to work. The first business
session was held 10 the old Throne
Room of the executive building.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01

Miles and Roosevelt are anxious
for an Investigation of the methods
OF the war department. They will
make public facts and statistics
about San tiago.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-09-01

In letter to Admiral Sampson
the captain of the Indiana declares
that in the report of Cerveras defeat
proper credit was not gwen his ship
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
Southern NIcthOdists.

a meeting OF the General Conference
Committee OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South. was held last night az
Trinity church. Madison avenue and
Preston street Arrangements were com
completed for locating AL the delegates
At the several hotels OF the city. and the
following programme was adopted for
the public reception 20 be given on Thurs
day, May 9TH
Prayer will be offered by Bishop w w.
Duncan. OF Spartanburg. 5. C.. followed
by the reading of the scriptures by Bishop
Joseph 5. Key. Of Sherman. Tex. The
address OF welcome will be made By
Bishop A. W. Wilson on the part OF the
churches Of the city. which will be re-
sponded 10 hy Bishop T.. X. Hendrix OF
Kansas City.
Governor L1wudes will be present ano
make an addrt~. Special music Will be
rendered by selected choir. The recep-
ton. and the sessions o. the conference
will be held an she FOurm Regiment Arm
orr. on Fayetto street
A dispatch from New York states that
the managers OF the joint Tranic Asso-
citation have approved the spec al rate OF
one-nrst-class fare per capita IN the ter
ritory OF the Central Passenger Associa,
tioa TO the Southern Methodist General
Couft renee. Baltimore sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
TALK OF MEDIATION.
The Bundesrath to Consider "A Resolu
lion To-day -The Popc's Action.

BERNE. SWITZERLAND. April b.
The National Council has suggested that
the Bundesrath consider whether t. could
not offer 10 mediate Detwc3u tn3 United
States and Spain
The proposition will be considered to-
morrow, but il will doubtless De roiecGd.
LONDON. April ia special dispatch
from Rome announces that the Pope las
again telegraphed 20 Emperor Francs
Joseph of Austria, begging h.a 10 use
his influence with the otner sJyerelSqs IN
behalf OF peace between tho United States
and SPAN.
ROME, April 13.-The Opinio. the gov.
eminent organ. says that the chances for
peace are slender as mo nnest silken
thread.
Inc Italia. the organ Of the foreign
Office. declares that the European powers
will now wash their hands or the matter
except 10 amrm their neutrality and he
Pope will probably DO likewise.
LONDON, April 14-Ihe Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily News says:
he Pope is exceedingly upset by the
latest developments OF The Hispapo-
American question which seems turning
in a way he had hope and tried 10 avert.
This morning az mass in the Sisten cha
pei, he turned to those around him and
exclaimed:
Il have prayed God with the whole
force OF my being ana with the deepest
fervor TO avert this sad war and not 70 al
low my Pontihcate 10 end I'm the smoke of
battle Otherwise / have implored the Al
mighty 10 take me 10 Himself that l may
not behold such a sight
The Pope has dispatched to Emperor
Francis Joseph in answer 10 a telegram
from his Majesty. a message thanking
him for his message, and for the way
I'm which he had responded 20 the Pope s
request. The Pontin begged him 90 make
"a last trial by using his good Offices with
the heads OF other States 10 spare the
world the horrors OF war
As is patent to all Leo XIII. has done
everything humanity p0ssible but war is
now considered almost upon MS even by
the most optimistic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14

lately elected a deputy for Sanci Spiri-
tus, Cuba, VIII introduce bill to the
effect that Spain should eydcuatc CUBA.
reserving her sovereignty and yearly
royalty, with an arrangement as 10 the
debts.
DON CARLOS MAMIE To.
Don Carlos has issued q manifesto. In
the course Of which he says:
THE Carlist who. I'm the face Of a war
with the United States. would riso In
arms against Spain. is Il traitor. II war
occurs all those who fight against the
foreigner who insults ans will deserve
well of Carlos. II the Spanish govern
ment does not venture on Wit. but ror-
mits the loss Of Cuba. then Carlists Who
do not respond 10 the voice OF the kius
viii also be traitors.
IF the government will not take up the
glove thrown down by Washington. the
King himself will come 10 Spain and II
he cannot get soldiers he will get volun-
teers from the provinces TO defend the
honor Of the country"
QUIET IL MADRID.
Perfect tranquility continues TO reign in
Madrid. The news from ihrcelona and
Saragossa is that groups Of people are
demonstrating i'm the streets. The po-
lice and civil guards. toy Their with the
civil authorities in these two towns. are
trying 90 dispense the demonstrators.
il rs not thought that the demOnstra-
tions are not yet very serious.
In political circles a more optimistic
impression prevails I'm consequence OF a
telegram from Cardinal Rdmpulla. show
ing that he yet trusts for peaceful So
luton.
Contrasting with all the war rumors. a
tea party is being given this evening At
the Royal Palace i'm honor OF the mem
beers OF the international Congress OF
Hygiene. All the members Of the Cabi-
net are present with the exception Of
Senior Sagcsta. The salons are crowded
and great animation prevails. The Queen
Regent las been talking with the chief
members OF the congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
Suicide in a Bridal Dress

CHICAGO. April l2-NIiss Lillian Fig
gins, .attired in bridal dress OF white
that had been folded away for ten years,
and with a bouquet OF spring flowers IA
her hand, killed herself in order 10 Join
in death the lover who had preceded her
ten years ago.
When Mss Higgins was nineteen years
old dealh carried away young man TO
whom she was betrolhed within few
weeks OF the time set for the wedding.
For ten years she bore her sorrow. but
during the past three weeks friends Of me
young woman noticed that she seemed
more than usual In depressed spirits.
Sunday evening was spent In writing
letters to friends. Yesterday she was
found dead in her room. She had taken
laudanum and then placed over her face
a handkerchief saturated with chicro-
forrN
Five letters were found at her side.
Each told briefly OF the shattering ~ her
early love. In one OF them she declared
that she was perfectly sane. but that her
mind could no longer stand the strain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
SPAIN GETTING READY.
She Refuses TO Acknowledge Our
Right To Interfere.

MADRID. April l3.-5.30 \. M.-As tho
result of long important Cabinet Council
last night. the Spanish War Office is ac-
lively engaged i'm terrifying and manning
the Mediterranean islands of Spain and ia
placing other portions of ihc kingdom in
q state of defence.
II is understood that instructions have
been cablcd 10 Captain General Blanco to
carry the suspension Of hostilties into
practical effect according 10 the cir
cumstances IN each district
The Cabinet meeting lasted five hours.
and it is said was mainly devoted to the
consideration OF President Mcninley's re-
cent message to Congress on the Cuban
situation. When the ministers adjourned
an official note was issued, setting forth
the views OF the government
In brief. the note sets forth that the
Cabinet has granted an extraordinary
credit for war purposes, and has inciden-
tally increased the grant for the account
Of the artillery of Porto Rico.
After disposing or current affairs, the
Premier Senior Sagasta. designated two
OF the ministers to Immediately draw up
an address 10 the Crown.
Senior Gullon read portion o. the text
Of President McKinley's message. AL
though several paragraphs were lacking
the Cabinet. after referring TO the Presi-
dents previous message which was con-
sidercd necessary in order to nh up the
gaps In the present summary decided that
the passages read were sufficient for the
Cabinet 10 affirm that the government re-
fuses 10 acknowledge the right Of the
United States 10 interfere I'm Cuba.
General COrreo the Minister Of War.
and the Minister Of Marine. Admiral Ber-
Ia oil ~
measures taken TO complete the mobiliza-
ton Of all the forces Of the country.
The Minister Of Finance. Senior Put
rercev. read q statement relative 10 the
national subscription 10 increase the
strength Of the feet,
3 p M.-The situation IL regarded to-
day on all sides, even apparently oy the
United States Minister, General wood
ford, as being most serious.
7:1 =. Nippon the re-assemhling OF
the Cortes, Colonel Genaro Alas GetireD,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14

God of our fathers known of old
Lord of our far-nung battle line
Beneath whose awful hand We hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God Of Hosts. be with us yet.
Lest We fOrgct-lest we forget.
The tumult and The shouting dies
The Captains and the Kings depart
SUn stands thine ancient sacrifice.
An humble and contrite heart.
LORD God of Hosts. De with MS vet
Lest We forgct-lcst We forget.
Far-callcd our novies melt away
on dune aud headland sinks the fire
Loi AN our pOmp of yesterday
is one with Nineveh and Tyre.
Judge OF the nations. spare us yet,
Lest we forget-lest We forget.
II. drunk with sight Of power we loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee In awe
Such boastngs as the Gentiles use
or lesser breeds without the law.
Lord God OF Hosts be with us yet
Lest we forget-lest VIC forget.
For heather hear, that puts her trust
IN rsek!ng tube ana iron shard
All valisnt dust that builds on dust,
And guarding calls not Thee 10 guard,
For frantic boast and foolish word,
Thy mercy on Thy people. Lord. Amen.
-RUDYARD KIPLING.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14

cats on milk and put the request under
that head OF course the allowances Tor
these cats are not nearly sufficient 10
paw for their keep but then the depart
ment does not wish them TO get too Tat
or they would become lazy and Jet the
rats run at large. They supplement their
allowances from the government Joy CATCH
ing rats and mice and also receive many
pcrquisitos from tho clerks I'm the shape
of tdbits from lunch baskets.
More cats are employed in New York
than in amy other city the general post
office having quite number ANA others
being allotted To the different stations. il
is quite amusing To- see the cats al tho
main office receive their food every morn
iuc 4 man is assigned To- go 10 market
for the cat meat. and the cats know TO "a
minute what time he is Que. They gath
er in ono room and walk impaueu,ly
about until De appears. and then the
noise they make is tremendous. After
the meat IS distributed they disappear in
the dark corners of the building and GO
not assemble again until the next day.
Each cat has several names. the day
Clerks calling them by one name and the
night clerks by another SO that Iapby
iu the daytime may Doe Thomas at night
The main office i9 allowed about $50 year
for cat meat Some time ago avn appeal
WAS received from The 81. Paul office. 10
was addressed 90 the postmaster. and
said.
Is 70 possible iu making your esti-
mate and allowances. To- secure $40 cat
fuut2 Five dollars. ass at present SIS not
enough ass the following figures show.
The cat ought TO have ono pint of milk
90 day-3- pints year The price is six
cents per quart iu the winter and five
cents in tha summer. This would make
the exact cost $looi When kitten har-
vest is ON more milk ought TO Doe given,
so above estimate IS not eXtoruondte.
Kittens ought TO bee kept until able 10
set up housekeeping ou their own account,
u.s. am incentive for their mother to keep
up her rat-klliuc Our cat. the past two
months. has killed not less than rs rats.
The two highest runs were nine and sew
en-. which yUu will admit We're both good
nights work OF course she and her TWO
kittens could not eat an these. but II
shows what good working cat can do.
when she has the proper incentive New
York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
SWANSON SCORES
A STRONG POINT.
inIy -Four 0utof Six Republicans Vote
to Unseat Him,
TEN DAYS FOR MINORITY REPORT
Gen. James \. Walker Body servant
During the War Calls ON HIN aud
Offers His Services Co Go With
Him in thclIghtlgainst spain

WASHINGTON u. g.. April H-Spe-
c.al-OuI four out of six Republicans of
Objections Commute. $50. Signed ihr Zee
port .u favor of seating D. b. Brown. the
contestant for claude s.. swanson seat
which was submitted to thc House Toe
day. Tl.-. who -.euei w.r. DrumpacA-
er. chairman of Chez fnn-. onmli"e. VINO
vrot. fu. report Gcn'rIl walker Judge
afes-.,k and JuIl. kirkpatrick.
ar Eout.u 3ud AIR.. DocHaue were the
two Republicans who refused 90 sign
The-. gentlemen may formulate views
which VIII Dee accepted bt tho three DEM
o.rat- on tlr comwIte..
At auy ratio 20 looks as n swanson has
scored an important point
Tn. minority las ten days ln when 10
present It- report
GENI. WALKERS BODY SERVANT.
Gen j. s. Walker tne senior hcpubh-
can m.nln,. of tho Virginia delegation
In the House had among IBIS visitors at
the Normlu0ir Tonight Henry jackson
,eoIoredI Df Virginia. Jackson was win
General Walker as a. body servant in the
Confederate army. and Doe came to Wash
i0cton to-day tor the purpose "i oneIins
bis services ioT the war against spain.
Z f.es Thought this. said Jackson. u
we f- rwIne Co vaT again and You ls a.
ewiuc 90 be Boo DO. ] want io go long Win
RICHMOND PEOPLE.
Major James ID. Patton arrived from
Richmond this cvcniug Judge NaudiiA
who was at the Department OF Jusilce
TO-DAY looking after matters pertaining
20 thc judiciary l.t for homo THIS even
Hon. j Taylor Ellyson is here attending
me Democratic BANQUET Oh INC S.l,'
~ The anniversary of Thomas Jehers'" s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
CONSULTATION
WITH GEN. LEE.
Continued from First Page)

bic which runs under Hampton Roads
between this place and Norfolk.
10 was learned from "a reliable source
here tonight that the squadron will re-
turn tomorrow night.
The Ram Katahdiu. which Is anchored
off old Point Comfort. did not 60 with
the fleet never having been officially at
tached 20 IL.
WHERE THEY WAITED.
VIRGINIA BEACH. VA, April 13.-
with flying squadron April 13th)-Com-
modore Schley started 10 move the fly
ing squadron 20 sea precisely at 2.30
o'clock. and by dark would have been
many miles from land. but Tor the fact
that the Minneapolis fOuled her anchor
chain and wasted over two hours in an
effort to free IT, Finally when near Cape
Henry the Minneapolis not having joined
the squadron. Commodore Schiey sent
the Columbia back 10 Fort Monroe TO tell
the Minneapolis that she could find the
rest of the squadron fifteen miles east OF
Cape Henry. where they would await her
arrival
Beyond this fact none OF the officers
or men on board the Brooklyn were
aware al o'clock Of her destination and
Commodore Schley rcclined TO say
what her mission was
The squadron presented q most impos-
ing picture when it finally got together.
First came the Brooklyn then the Massa-
chusetts. then the Columbia, then the
Minneapolis and finally the battleship
Texas holding the left Of the line; the
second place of honor. They bowled along
az 90 splendid speed and Commodore
Schley said as ne looked back on them
from the bridge
There's good lot Of fighters FOR YOU
I'd Ike TO see anything that can whip
them"
The Brooklyn had 5Oi men on board
when she left Fort Monroe. four having
gone ashore because Of illness il the
cruise started to-day Is not a practice
one. the first stop will be made at Ber-
uluda
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14

two and wounding twenty. At Cayey
two hundred political arrests were made,
including well-known newspaper men.
The designations from tie provisional
cabinet OF three autonOmists have not
been accepted. There have been demon
STATIONS also at San Juan. where the
police by active measures have restored
order. but there is no confidence in au-
tonomy and election frauds have been
freely charged.
The activity IN improving the fortih-
cations a, san Juan continues. The
American Oh Refinery there IS under the
protection of the Spanish troops
Yesterday the Vizcaya and the Ami
raute Oduendo were SIN NJ san Juan.
The orders issued 10 p. C.. Hanna
United States Consul at San Juan while
here. TO remain at St. Thomas. have been
reiterated from Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-14
SPANISH COMMENT,
Sagasta Organ says the Message was
Received with Marked Hes, lty.

MADRID April I3-3 p. M.-AdVlces
lust received from Carthagcua confirm
the report that the United States Consul
and the Unitcs States Nice-Consul at tAot
port both oil whom are natives or
SrlIn. have rcsiCuod.-(C. Molina and
Alberto Molina. according To- the con-
grcssiOnal Directory are. respectively,
United states Consul and United States
Nicc-C0usul at Carthagena, SpdlnJ
u. M.-The very worst impression pre-
walls this evening Again the Bour5e has
declined Ministers say there d. mo- news.
General Woodford alone preserves SCI
renity and silence.
El Correo. the organ Of Senior sagasta,
says:
"The Madrid press is unanimous i'm its
uuflv0raUe Judgment upon President
AcKlnlev's message. and public opinion
has received the document with marked
hostility
IN Epoca says that a reading Of the
message reveals the fact that WINE
originally written IN a wariike tone, II
was subsequently softened down.
The most important paragraph says
FL Ppoca. ls the last which the govern
ments proposition answered IN last
nights statement and Senior loio.s
memorandum. showing the sacrnces
spain has made FOR peace"
El HeraldO dc Madrid Independently
says:
THE message has removed the mask
America has worn too long IL closes also
all the diplomatic action leaving Spain
face 20 face with her true enemy, the
author Of the war who has taken 1dvln-
tage OF the honesty OF Spanish dlplomits,
despising Spain as Napoleon desDlsed ner'
and 10 pay dearly. for the blundor as
Napole0n paid for his.
only TWO courses are open: Eithc~ 70
close SPANS history I'm the New W)rld.
fleeing ANONYMOUSLY before the boots or
Washington politicians or to leave 10
arms the decision of the quarrel Last
nights official note leads 90 the belief
that the Governments tJvors the latter al
Tentative which is in harmony with the
national sentiment
4 report is curren, that Cardinal Ram
polla. the Papal Secretary OF state, teie-
graphed the Madrid Government to-day
an assurance that peace between spain
and the United states viii not be dis
turbe1.