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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
DEFENDED THEIR FLAG.
American Prospec.ors Rout Seven Spaaiards,
Killing Two.

Killing I've.
Ell Paso. Tex, July News
reached here this evening of spirit
ed fight between Spaniards and
Americans az the village Of Guilpara,
State of Sonora, on the Fourth of
July. Gailpara is a little mining
village with two saloons and two
stores. and its inhabitants make their
living trading with prospectors and
miners working in the surrounding
country. The only Americans IN the
village last Monday were f. h.
Bird, Of Chicago; Harry Love, OF
East St. Louis, and Fred Goebel, OF
New Orleans. These young men had
met in Arizona, and joined forces to
prospect for gold in Sonora. They
reached Guilpara last Sunday, and
on Monday raised in front OF their
tent a small Gag of the United States
Seven Spanish gamblers, who were
passing, saw the the stars and
stripes, and Immediately sent 6
messenger to the young Americans
demanding that the Gag be taker
down.
You haven't Spaniards enough
in Mexico to take that flag down,
was the reply of the Americans t.
the messenger.
The three young prospectors heif
hurried conference ard agreed
among themselves that the stars ant
stripes should wave oyer their ten
until a Mexican official ordered
down. The young men had Jus
} loaded their guns when the Spar
iards made their appearance With
: so wards. One of them took delit
? crate aim with his pistol and sent
s bullet through the flag. The thre
s Americans jumped out of their Ten
where they were eating, and Opene
fire On the Spaniards. For ny
= minutes bullets flew thick, and the
Is the Spaniards retreated behind
J. house, leaving two of their numb
y dead. Fred Gcebel was bad
Re wounded IN the right shoulder al
81 thigh, but, carrying his pistol IL /
le left hand, was following bis tx
se comrades in q charge to dlslodi
the Spaniards from behind the ado
er house, when a party Of Me1lca
le interfered, stopped the fight a.
re ordered the Spsnisrds out Of TOW
Is Three of the five remaining gamble
OF were seriously wounded. Mond
evening two California ProsPectc
C. Joined the three Americans Goebe
20 wounds are not serious.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
Watson Ordered TO Start.

Washington, July Secretary
Long has just cabled Admiral Samp.
son. ordering him TO detach immedi.
atelv Commodore Watson s squadron
and directing the latter to proceed
AZ once upon his mission
The vessels will be the Iowa.
Dragon and the Newark and three
other cruisers, besides coal ships
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
Two Spanish Captains Killed

London, July IA dispatch from
Havana. received here, says that the
news of Cervers's fleet has cast a
gloom over ell who have heard Of 1T
there. but that the determination
not to yield is only strengthened.
Admiral Cervera has telegraped Gen.
Elanco that Capt. Villamil and Capt.
Legazs were among the killed In
the big naval battle.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
TRo Millions a Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again, OF
means they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets Candi-
Cathartic at the rate of two million boxes OF
wear and IL will be three million before New
Years 1t means merit proved, that Cascarea,
are the most delightful bowel regulator Tor
everybody the year round. All druggist 4oc's
25c. Soc box, cure guaranteed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
Ceryera Is Sent North.

New York July 0.-A dispatch
from off Santiago to the New York
Herald, under date of Wednesday,
says: Admiral Cervera, Captain
Eulate and the other officers of the
destroyed Spanish fleet were sent
north to day on the st. Louis.
One thousand of the prisoners
from Cervera's fleet will be sent
north to morrow on the Harvard,
under strong guard.
Admiral Sampson is determined
to keep the prisoners in subsection
and has taken extra precautions to
prevent repetition of the mutiny
that took place aboard the Harvard
Monday night.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is not
mixture of stomach destroying drugs,
but is a scientifically prepared remedy
that cures coughs ard colds and throat
and lung troubles. Its action is quick
and positive. IS & soc. II. L. TucIer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14

Tablers Buckeye Pile Ointment re-
lieyes the intense itching. 1t soothes,
it heals, it cures chronic cases when sur
geons fail. 1t is a scientific certainty, It's
sales increase through its cures, 1t Is no
experiment. Every bottle guaranteed.
zoe, tubes 7SC II. l.. ucker
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
THE REINA MERCEDES
ATTEMPTED TO ESCAPE

Washington, July 6--Lieutenant
Colonel Allen, the signal officer at
Playa del Este, cabled to Washing
ton to night that the cruiser Reina
Mercedes, which has been lying IN
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, lefI
the harbor last night, hoping to
escape under cover of darkness.
She was discovered by the power
full searchlight of the battleshiI
Massachusetts, which turned I'll
guns upon her and the vessel wal
sunk near Moro Castle.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
To Hoist the Flag In Hawaii.

Washington, D. c., July Sec
rotary Long to-day gave orders for
the departure of the Philadelphia
from Mare Island for Hawaii. She
will carry the flag of the United
States to those islands and include
them within the union. Admiral
Miller, commanding the Pacific
station, who is now at Mare Island,
will be charged with this function
of hosting the flag that was hauled
down by Commissioner Blonpt- The
ship will be ready for sea in very
few days under the secretarys orders
and should make the trip IN week
Meanwhile the President will ap
point a commission Immediately &c
frame the laws necessary for the
changed condition of affairs IL
Hawaii. This must be done before
the adjournment of Congress, as th'
commissioners are subject to confr
nation
CAS- oE a.
Ba..tba 1Th8 k1i Y.g Has tlNaE Bo-Z-1t
sigaa.ase @xAZ~C
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14

HEADQUARTERS of General Snafter,
Tuesday,July 5, by Associated Press
dispatch boat Dandy, via Port An
tonic and Kingston. Jamaica, July
6, 5 %. m.-The destruction Of the
Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes last
night Monday accounts for the
last ship of Admiral Cervera's once
splendid squadron
She lies TO day in plain view, her
bow resting on the base OF the
beach under E. Moro. Part OF the
hull is above water and her masts
and two stacks are entirely out o.
/ water.
Her sinking was most dramatic
Just after midnight she was seer
drifting slowly out of the narrow
channel By one of the America
scouts In a moment the feet was
ablaze with signals, and almosI
instantly an awful hail of shells were
hamnering down upon her.
Il is not known whether she re
turned the fire, but the shore bat
teries opened. and one six inch shel
fell on the Indiauas forward deck
exploding below. The explosion
occurred in the mems sleeping room
but all were at quarters and 10 on
was hurt.
Ne othef American ship was 81
during the engagement, or incident
which lasted only a few moments
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14

IsYour child puny, peeked and Peevish:
Does 1t fret and cry without seeming
causee Does it have commissions: II SO
il has worms and Whites Cream Nerni
tupe will safely expel them and restore
its health 2Sc. II. L. tucker
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14
Educate Your Bowels With Cas-
carrots.

Candy Cstharric. cure constipation forever
Ice IF C c. fall druggists refund MONEY
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14

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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-07-14

ut was then shortly after 5 o'clock
in the morning, and we had been in
the water more than an hour We
were taken aboard the Reina Mer-
cedes and later were sent to Moro
castle.
SIN Moro we were confined IN
cells in the inner side of the fortress
and were there the first day the fleet
bombarded MORO. / could only
hear the whistling of shells and the
noise they made when they struck,
but I judged from the conversation
of the guards that the shells die
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
WHILE HE SLEPT,
Nathan G. Hcffrcn Found Dead in His Cabin.

Nathan G. Hefircn Found Dead in His Cabin.
 Last Friday, some of the neighbors of Nathan G. Heffren came into M". FoX's store and reported that they thought there was something wrong, as there were no signs of life around the cabin, but Mr. Fox thought Mr. HeEren had possibly gone to Juneau and paid little or no attention to it until Saturday morning, when he and Alr. John Will Hams wentup to the cabin and tried to gain admittancc. Finding the door locked on the inside, they burst it open, and there before them. lay Ma than Hefren on his bed, with his eyes closed in his last long sleep. There was no evidence of a struggle, no dis arrangement of the bcdclothes. His arms were folded over his breast, and he lay as one having drawn the dra- pcry of his couch about him and laid him down to pleasant dreams.
 Last Thursday evening he was down town and was feeling as well as usual, and the immediate cause of bis death will pobabIy always remain mystery.
 The deceased has been a resident of Douglas Island for some thirteen years, during tine most of which time he has been in the employ of the Treadwell company as ditch tender He was in the Cassiar country years ago, and was well posted in the subject of mines and mining in Alaska. He leaves considerable property and no family, having always lived a bachelor. He has a sister and a niece in the state of Washington. He was born in 1880 in the state of Maine.
 The remains were taken to Juneau Sunday at o'clock D. m., and the flu neral rervices were held at the Presby- terian mission church and were con ducted by c. x. RcpIoglc, of the Friends Mission at Douglas Ci!y, and Rev. Coudit, pastor Of the PreSbyter- ian church at Juneau. The burial was at Evergreen Cemetery. Juneau.
 A prominent business man of this city, who has known Mr. Hefren for years when asked about him said: "All 1 can say is, he was all honest, upright man." and what higher terms of praise could he ever find.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Christmas.

The various people of the many na- tions of the earth have holidays for the purpose of celebrating either the birth day of their ruler or the birth of the ma ton. Other days of rejoicing are set aside the objects ofwhich are as divers flied as the character and wishes of the people themselves. This custom is as old as history itself and to celebrate is of no more pleasure at the present time than it was thousands of years ago. With the various changes i'll na- tions, their downfall and upbuilding, necessarily come the changes in the ob- iocts that are the subject of this public rejoicing and celebrating.
 In this, however, we have but one wonderful exception. We refer to ChsistmaS, the day upon which Christ was born. This day as a day of rejoicing has continued year after year increaS- ing in enthusiasm in proportion to the advance of christianiZatiOn and at this, the close of the nineteenth centu ry, there is not a nation on earth where people cannot be found who will set this day apart to praise and rejoice over the birth of the Redeemer of the world. One can hardly conceive the magnitude of this forward movement of Christ's teaching, except upon the theory that there is some mighty force, more than human, that has urged on this conflict against ignorance and su- perstition, until that command, Ego ye and preach the word to all mankind" '" has been fulfilled. All other days set apart for celebrating and rejoicing pale into insignifcance when com pared to this day when the event of Christs birth was announced by an an gel to the shepherds who were watch ing their focks in the fields by night when the heavenly hosts were with the angel and praised God saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,"
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Rot Stuff.

Mr.. Andrews, a clerk in the Tread we'll store, is juryman at this term of court. Last Monday he and Frank Bach were over at Juneau and while standing in front of one of the business houses of the city, bunch of matches exploded in his vest pocket. The re- port was as loud as a pistol and it i'm mediately set bis clothes on fire. An drews started to disrobe himself, but Mir. Bach grabbed him and pulling the coat tightly around the man eXtin- guished the fire. Bach burned his hand and Andrews's vest was a total wreck. Andrews says the heat from his body ignited the matches. He must be "hot stuff" Frank Bach thinks a few men like Andrews would modify the climate of Douglas Island. We think so too.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
The Fay Case.

On Monday last, the list of jurors gave out in the second trial of the Fay case, and a special venire was ordered for Tuesday. Only one juror was lack ing and the eleven men chosen were kept safely locked up and the key was in charge of a well armed, we'll sworn and trusted bailif. The district attor- ney seemed calm, but determined. It was one of those fighting looks he dis played. Col. Leddy was wearing a beautiful and childlike smile and if he
 was scared, he did not manifest it. Judge Pratt, one of the attorneys for the defense, didn't seem to show any uneasiness, he never does. He fights best when he is frightened. Both sides
 are we'll prepared and the contest will be worthy of the Gods, to whom liba- tions should be offered by the winner.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
For Sale OF Trade.

A good live oak heating stove ant spring cot. Enquire at this office.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
The Event of The Season.
Monday will be celebrat ed on Doug las Island as Christmas Day.

Monday will be celebrat ed on Doug las Island as Christmas Day.
 On that evening a grand entertain ment will be given in the new church before it's dedication to sacred offices.
 In part the program will consist of a concert given by F of Juneau's best singers.
 Military tactics by members of the US. Militia. The uniforms for this feature have been kindly loaned by Gov. Brady from the U. s. Commissa- riat at Sitka.
 Necromanciers and sleight of hand performers will add to the enjoyment, while an orchestra will dispense mar tial music.
 The inner man is not to be neglected.
 Altogether this evening will be a yer itablc Arabian Nights entertainment of a high and entertaining character.
 We are pleased to thank our friend LaMotte fora bucket of fine Olympia oysters. To be so kindly remembered makes us feel as though we had friends even in new town to us. Bro. La Motte is an old newspaper man himself and we will wager on his being good one too.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
You Need One.

G. Roene of this city, has just receiv- ed a lot of Air Tight coal stoves which are by far the best and most econom- ical heaters that are made. A number are in use in this city and all who use them speak in the highest terms of the good qualities they possess. They are by far the best stove ever brought to Alaska. Go and see them,
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Whats the matter with JohnsOn2 Nothing

Al. Johnson of the Standard called on the News last Monday. He is for merly from Washington, and that in itself recommends him as a good fel-- low. Johnson is one of those jovial ge- nial fellows who always have hosts of friends, and he is certainly well fixed in that respect in Douglas City. He is also one of the progressive mon of the island and is always found in Che lead when the city or any public enterprise needs q push.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Juneau Ferry and Navigation Co.
 TIME CARD.
THE LOCAL FIELD.
Items of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Ben'
 eft of Our Readers.

Items of Interest DIshed Up in Brief for the Ben-
 eft of Our Readers.
 Try Smiths own make of Mincemeat.
 Mrs. Omer Patteu made trip to Ju- neau last Monday.
 Mir. Danforth and wife visited at Dr. Harrison's last Sunday.
 Don't use anticipated eggs when you can get fresh ones at Smiths.
 Fresh Eastern Oysters always on hand at the Charles Coffee House.
 Johny Williams left for the sound on Monday. where he will visit friends.
 Wanted, a small, warm, unfurnished room down town. Call at News office.
 A new line of Outing Flannels at Fox's. Choice patterns, only 1Oc per yard.
 The Topeka sailed for sound ports yes terday. Her stay up in this country was a short one this trip.
 4 few toys and Christmas goods at Frank Bach's store which he Is closing out at greatly reduced prices.
 Leave your order with P. H. Fox for a Royal Tailor made suit; over thous' and samples to select from. Fit guar anteed
 Don't spoil your Christmas dime for the want of few Cranberries, and remember that Mckay keeps the finest in the city.
 Mir. B. M. Coates has full charge of the James store during the absence of the proprietor. He is thoroughally com petent man and keeps things running in proper order.
 \ The best and yet the lowest price IS what is said of Frank Bach's new stock of Clothing. The mems suits are sim ply elegant and made in the latest style. Go and see them before pur- chasing.
 Old Santa Claus wants to say to the children that Smith is the only man that will give them sack of candy on Christmas, and Smith wants every boy and girl on Douglas Island to come to his store on Christmas and get a sack of candy FREE OF CHARGE.
 We failed to publish the governors Thanksgivins proclamation because it did not reach us in time. We have no special regrets, however, for we do not admire the document. To the Alaskan, it seemed necessary to explain the gov ernors meaning. This opaqueness is oue of our objections.
 We have not inquired whether Mana ger Blum's cup of happiness is full to overfowing, but if a good trade will bring contentment and satisfied feel ing to his soul, he ought to be happy, for his store is constantly we'll filled with purchasers from morning til night. The Koehler-James Co.,. has a very popular store.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21

] Just received at the Douglas City Pharmacy a fine line of Nursing Bot tles-Give the little ''suckers"a chance.
 Soap! Soap! Soap! Cashmere Bouquet, Pears Unscented, Oatmeal, Carbolic, Tar, and Glycerino soap, at the Douglas City Pharmacy.
 There is always somthing to bother the mind of man. The latest that trou- bIes the boys is what will Hank Osborn do with his new dog. MT. L. s. keeton, wife and child re- turned from months visit to Seattle on the Cottage. He reports a pleas ant trip. Everybody is glad Keeton is back. He is one of the best men i'll town.
 After night out with the Boys, there is always "A difference i'll the morning." that can be remedied by taking one of LaMotte's Oyster Cock ] tails, made only with his original sauce. 1 Oysters in any style at the Delmon- l ico.
 ] LaMotte, the popular restaurant mans originality is an object Of admi- ration. His latest is an oyster sign made out of Olympia oyster shells. It is very pretty and advertises the fact that he will always have Sound oysters for the trade.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
A Free Show.

A free show is the latest for every man, woman and child on Douglas Is- land. tis the display of the finest stock of holiday goods ever offered for sale in Alaska, which can now be seen at the Treadwell store and bought at the lowest possible price.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Don't mention it, but Red has shaved.

Don't mention it, but Red has shaved.
 Mir. P. H. Fox was caller at this of l flee yesterday.
 What next! Pete Carlson parts his hair in the middle.
 Celery did you say? Mckay has it and of the finest quality.
 Fine Watch Repairing. All work warranted by Jas. Schell.
 Smith has the best apples in town. The last shipment are all high grade. : Look out for LaMotte's Xmas Dinner at the Delmonico, it will be a whopper. { LaMotte's Oyster Fries are simply delicious, they melt in your mouth. , Try them.
 , Oyster Cocktails, with LaMotte's original Oyster Cocktail sauce at the Delmonico.
 F.M. James Is having a clearance sale of certain Dress Goods. Call and see his bargains.
 ! The Standard dance is to be swell affair. New people, old people, yes, all the people will be there. Just received, fine lot of Fresh Eastern Oysters-also Olympia Oysters . in the shell. at the Delmonico.
 The rush for peaches at country fair don't begin to compare with the rush to the Treadwell store after holi- day goods.
 { Christmas ornaments did you say? Yes. there are are still some left at the Charles Coffee House on First street.
 Jas. Schell makes all kinds of Jewel " to order.
 Smith knows the tastes of the people and he just got in the finest Bananas ever grown. The other fellow got the culls, Smith got the pick. 1 Bring your prescription to the Doug las City Pharmacy day or night, Night calls promptly answered.
 The "Soapy" Smith gang of Skaguay, got stepped" on in the district court. The time for lawlessness in this part of Alaska has passed, and the sooner the ] toughs find that to be the case, the bet ter it will be for all. With "Soapy" in heaven and his partners in the pen etentiary, Skaguay ought to have mer- ry Christmas.
 I If anyone thinks that Juneau is not putting on city airs, go and see MT. Behrends' new Banking room which adjoins his store. The fixtures are as fine as the taste could wish and the walls are simply beautiful. In every respect 1 it seems to be we'll appointed and one would not expect to see such elegant quarters in an Alaska bank.
 One small cold snap thus far this winter at Douglas City and that is all. Eastern papers report very cold wealth CT while we are basking in the sunshine. l Of course eastern people will be slow to believe this of far away Alaska, but it ! is true, nevertheless. The beauty about Alaska climate is that you can have just what you want. Go into the in- terior and you can have it as cold as you would wish.
 1 One of our best business men went up to the church fair to spend few dollars for the benefit of the church last week, but on his arrival at the hall he was subjected to the jeers and in suits of some of the boys that were present, and he left the hall and the church is out that much money. We hope that such thing will not happen az ain. Boys, who will not treat people with respect, should be kept away from public meetings.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21

Jas. Schell the Jeweler has recently moved next door to P. II. Fox. Give him a call. New line of goods just re- ceived. All kinds of Jewelry made to order. Full line of Nuggets always on hand.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Fresh Hams.

Absolutely the finest lot of Hams and Bacon ever brought to Douglas can be had at Smiths.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
If You Love Your Wife.

Buy her one of those beautiful Rock ing chairs at the Treadwell store. A full line just received.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21

LaMotte extends a merry Christmas to all and cordial solicitation to dine at the DelmOniCO.
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
For Christmas.

Go to McKay's for a nice Turkey for Christmas. Chickens, Ducks and Geese of fine quality also on haud
Douglas Island news., 1898-12-21
Paste This in Your Hat.

Smith is the only meat shop man that makes his own Sausage, Bologna, Head Cheese and Frankforts. Smith also makes his own Lard and warrants every pound pure.