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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Suicide Follows Murder.

Atwood, Kan, March 3D. Mrs.
Gertie G. Woodward, while alone in
the Citizen Office, was attacked at
noon today and shot by Wesley
Cochsan, Jr., while in a mad frenzy.
Mrs. Woodward was shot three
times, the fret shot entering 10 front
OF the right ear, and coming out be
low the left eye. While PROSTATE
the miscrent fred shot below the
heart In the lower abdomen, one of
the balls apparently lodging in the
spinal column From the effects of
the shots Mrs. Woodward died at
Gas o'clock this evening. The
assassin went home Immediately
after the commission of his Internal
work, and procuring racer, went
into an clubhouse and cut his throat
from ear to ear, expiring almost inn
mediately. This act prevented bin
from being lynched by the outraged
people of the city. No excuse can
be given for the commission of the
crime. Mrs. Wooiward was born
in Paola. Kan, and has an aunt Mrs.
living in Kansas City.
Mrs. Woodward's father, J. ID Grea-
son, is editor of the Republican Citi-
zen here.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Money and Investment.

New YORK, March Declines
Of 4 half to point were the rlle
throughout the list at the opsnsDg Of
the stock exchange to-day, tls spec
ialties and the Changers lending 4
decline OF full point wss shown by
Burlington, Manhattan and New
Jersey Central. The depression was
added to by lower quotations from
Americans IN London. Thers were
some additional losses after oreuing,
including a point in New York Csa-
trail aud IN Missouri; Pacific Tie
general list, maa2 while, rallied frsc-
tionallv, but afterwards weakened
and fell below the previous low point
with Increased animation in the bls
mess. Sugar. Manhattan and the
Changers led the declines The
market moved very sluggishly after
the first hour and fluctuations either
way were of small consequence,
The speculative world maintained It's
waiting attitude pending develop
ments in theCubaD situation. Sales
to noon, 126, $50 shares The bond
market rendered downward Cd light
offerings.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
An old man, lean and Iank, hi

An old man, lean and Iank, his
yellowish gray hair thinned by years
and falling in Etraggly locks to his
shoulders, is riding through the
southern part Of the state on
small white mule, putting up at
farm houses on the way and 'hea,-
ing" the sick. He is Jacob Tyler,
fourth cousin Of John Tyler, who
supported William Henry Harrison
in thst remarkable campaign of
which "IiPp eeanoe and Tyler too"
was the battle cry, and who became
president when William Henry pass
ed to the great beyond a month
after his election He has been
riding the same little mule 16 years
and is nearly 40 years old himself,
having been bern in Kentucky in
the s30s. He came 20 Johnson
county, Missouri, IN 183S.-Clinton
Eye.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

A new scheme to rob farmers has
bobbed up in Caldwell county. A
couple Of men drive on the premises
and present false papers purporting
to give state authority for e1amin-
alton OF wells and csterns under the
pure food laws. They inspect the
water through a microscope aad find
all kinds of microbss, cacteria, chol
era germs and typhoid fever bugs,
permit the farmer and his wife to
look through where, Of course, they
see the mensgerie that always has
been and always will be contained in
a drop of water. The frightened
farmer folks are then advised to ap
ply certain remedies, which the fax
ers sell to them at high figure "a
little plain soda, and nothing more)
and so on their swIudling way-Ex
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Jefferson City, No, March 10
Warden Starke and the prison in
spectors to day opened the sealed
bids for furnishing the penitentiary
with 10000 tons of soft coal for one
year The bids per ton, delivered
free on the prison track were as fol-
lows: Central Coal and Coke Com
pany of Kansas City, 81 %; Licking.
ton Coal and Mining Company Of
Lexington, 81 SO, Interstate Mining
Company of Higbee, S192, and the
Elliott Coal Company Of Nevada,
S212 The bid of the Lexington
Company being the lowest and
best. the contract was awarded to
it. The contract last year was to
the Inter state Coal Mining Company
at 81 rs per ton.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Two Millions n Year

When people buy, try, and buy again, it
means they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets Candy
Cathsrtic al the rate OF two million boxes OF
year and il Will be three million before New
Years. 1t means merit proved, that Cascarea
are the most delightful bowel regulator for
every body the year round. All druggist IOcts
&c. SOC box, cure guaranteed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

All the suitoss in Berneo for a
girls hand are expected to be gene
nous il the presents to her The
presents are never returned, there
fore the wise young lady defers as
long SIS she can a positive selection
Of the happy man
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

A polite and agreeable globe trot-
ter from England. who was in Kan
sas City for few days this week
said that he had never struck town
which had finer clim ate or more
interesting people than he found
there.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. It spoIls their sleep. You
can drink GRAIS-O when you please and
sleep like top. For GRAIS-O does not
stimulate, IL nourishes, cheers and feeds.
\ ct il tastes like the beat coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
Is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains
Get a package from your grocer to-day. Try
il in place OF coffee. I5c and 25c.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
BOSTON
MARKET
C. W. PROCTOR, PRop'R.
Successor 10 J.F Hemstra.t

This shop from now on will be r,
in first-class style. Will keen non.
but the best meats on hand for az
Give me a call and | guarantee safi..
faction.
CHAs. w. PROCTOR
Southeast corner of the square. an,
door east Of the Grange store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Going Down Hill.

People
suffering
from Kid
ney Diseases
feel a gradual
but steady loss Of
strength and vital
ity. They should
lose no time in trying
Foley's Kidney Cure, a
Guaranteed PrepaI alton.
At J \ Trimble's drugstore.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Med
fcine is unQuestionably the best
remedy for the throat and
Lungs. Pleasant to take
and is guaranteed
J A Trimble, d ruggis
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
THEINFLUENCE

of the Mother shapes the course
of unborn gcncrati o s-goes
sounding through all the
ages and enters the confines of
Eternity. With what care, there
fore, should the Expcctant Moth
er be guarded, and how great the
effort be to ward off danger and
make her life joyous and happy.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
TO DIVIDE SAMOA
A Feeler on the Subject
Put Forth BY Germany.
United States Would Not Hear to 1t.
Great Rrltair's 'Interest-A New
Treaty Next.

WASHINGTON, August 2j.--It IL report
ed that trouble between Germany and the
United States may ensue, owing to the
Samoan Islands. McKinleys plan to for
tify Pago Pago harbor is not liked by
Germany. The proposition advanced by
the Marine Polische Corresponding that
the islands be divided. England taking
Savaie. Germany Upolou and America Tu-
tuila, II Is believed here, was inspired by
the German Government for the purpose
of finding out how the United States and
Great Britain would receive the PROPOSE
ton.
The division proposed would give Ger
many the best of the islands and Great
Britain the worst. So far as the United
States Is concerned, the proposition to
partition the group will not be consider
ea
Correspondence now in progress between
the United States and Germany may lead
to serious friction. Recently "a Municipal
Council of the District of Apia became
involved I'm "A dispute over a proposition
to extend the municipal boundaries of the
district laid down In the treaty. The
Chief Justice decided In favor of extend
ing. The result was that the property
Iof the Germans was subject to higher tax
alton. The German Government protest
ed. The reply of the United States was
that though not strictly In accordance
with a treaty. similar action was taken by
IA former Chief Justice nominated by Ger
many.
Germany admitted that II the precedent
was right the present action of the Chief
| Justice ought to stand.
| II IL thought probable that there viii
have to be eventually a new Commission
| to frame a new treaty. 1t Is not improb'
| able that Germany will propose the parti'
| ton of the islands Great Britains infiu'
encc will probably he thrown with the
side of the United States.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

LONDON, August 2i.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of The Times says:
Great uneasiness is felt over the re-
etition of last years failure of the har-
vest. In seven districts of the Province
of Kazan and largely in the Provinces
Of Samara, Sartof, Simbirsk, Viatua
and Herm the corps are almost worth
less. Even the landed gentry are begin
ming to ask the Government Tor relief
and the prospects of famine are most
grave. The Ministers of the Interior
and OF Finance are sending out agents
to make inquiries and to purchase corn,
1t Is rumored that in some districts the
peasantry are breaking into the com
munal granaries and helping them
selves.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
A Hospital SiI,,.

The transport scandia, now here. Is
a Government hospital ship and comes
under the naval status Of an auxiliary
cruiser. While she has no mounted
guns her officers and men are all reg
ularly uniformed as in the navy. The
Scandia formerly belonged to the Ham,
bnrg-American Packet line. She Is
about as large as the Arizona, has
powerful engines and can develop a
high rate OF speed. At Manila she will
receive and take back to San Fran
cisco all the sick and wounded Amer
lean soldiers. Mr.. Y. T. Malaby, OF the
army. will have charge OF the medical
department and trained nurses during
the round trip.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
CECIL RHODES WINS.

CAPETOWN, South Africa, Aug 90.
In the Cape Colony assembly general
elections, which are now in progress,
Cecil Rhodes and Mr.. Oates, candi-
dates of the progressive party, opposed
to the Afrikanderbund, which is large
ly representative Of President Kruger's
interests in South Africa, have been
elected by an overwhelming majority
in Little NyamQualand, maritime
district in the northwest of the colony
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
NOT THE wISEST WAY.

1t Is not always best to wait until II
Is needed before buying a bottle OF
Chamberlaln's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. Quite frequently the
remedy is required in the very busi-
est season or in the night and much
inconvenience and suffering must be
borne before II can be obtained. 1t
costs but a tribe as compared with its
real worth and every family can we'll
AFFORD to keep 1t in their home. 1t Is
everywhere acknowledged to be the
most successful medicine in the world
for bowel complaints. For sale by all
druggists and dealers. Benson, Smith
X Co., Ltd, agents for II. |.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
HEAT IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2i.-Today was
the hottest August day on record. The
highest degree of temperature at the
weather Office was IS degrees at 4
O'Clock. The temperature at street
level was 80 degrees for more than
an hour from until after O'Clock.
Heat prostration cases began to pour
into police headquarters early In the
morning and there was no let up till
midnight. Horses fell in the streets in
all parts OF the city. In the tenement
district sweat shop workers-mothers
and babies-gasped for breath.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
Great Britain and Russia at Outs
in China.
LORD sALIsBuRY's LATEST SAY
''Sphers Of Influence" - China's
Rulers Between Two Fires. State.
ment Of Compromise Grounds.
BRITISH PRESSURE.

LONDON. August 27.-The Peking cor
respondent OF the Daily Mail says: The
situation has become acute. The rela-
tions between the Tsung-li Yamen and Sir
Claude Macdonald, the British Minister.
are strained TO the point OF rupture. Sir
Claude Macdonald has intimated that any
failure by China to observe Great Brit
aims wishes will be accepted as "A casus
belli.
In support of Sir Claude Macdonald the
fleet has been concentrated at wei-haI-
wei and Hankow, and all the war ships
under 800 tons have been mobilized in the
Iang-tse river The naval demonstration
Is solely directed against China as IL is
semi-oiilcially stated that the existing re-
lations with Russia are cordial
Lord Salisbury has abandoned the pol
ICY OF the open door substituting for il a
policy OF sphere of influence. Diplomatic
conferences have been of recent occur
renee in the last few days. Lord Sails
bury insists upon a recognition by the
other powers interested In China Of the
boundaries of Great Britain's sphere of
influence In the same instrument where
by Great Britain recognizes Russias posi-
tion In Manchuria, Russia is requested
TO acknowiedge the paramountcy of Eng
land In the lang-tsc valley. and guaran-
tee that her territorial requirements shall
he permanently respected
Great Britain Is willing to drop her pro-
test III respect 10 the Newchang halfway,
but Russia Is required to cancel her agree
ment with China that the country having
the largest financial interest should ar
bitrate In disputes connected with the
Peking-Ilankow Railroad. The negotia-
tions are confined to Peking.
The British Embassaors at St. Peters
burg and Peking are in close communca-
tiOn.
VIOLENT SCENES"
LONDON. August ia special dis
patch from Shanghai says:
Violent scenes are reported to have oc-
CURED between Sir Claude Macdonald, the
British Minister, and NJ. Pavloff, the Rus
sian Charge d'Affaires, owing to the lat
ters commanding the Tsung-li Yan,cn to
revoke It's agreement with the Hong
Kong bank under pain of the Cars
clined to obey NJ. Pavloff. seeing that the
British cOnfine themselves to verbal pro-
tests.
The position Is now worse than ever
All the Russian ships have returned to
Port Arthur, while the British vessels are
assembling at Wei-Hai-Wei and Chefoo
Extreme activity prevails ashore at Port
Arthur.
The action of the Russians at New
chwang indicates an intention on their
part to remain there In strong force,
whether they build the Tein-tsin Railway
or not
a COMPROMISE.
LONDON, August 27.-The Copenhagen
correspondent OF the Daily Mail asserts
that he Is position to confirm the state
ment he recently made that comprO-
mise has been arrived at between Eng
land and Russia, In accordance with
which Russia gets her way on the railway
questions and England gets concessions
In other directions.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
WORSE THAN BULLETS.

NEW YORK, August PA special
to The Tribune from Washington City
says:
The list of casualties in the army dur
ing the war with Spain has not been
carefully compiled and in fact it can
not be complete for months to come for
included in II must be as well the
deaths in camp from disease. which
will far outnumber those from the bull
lets of the enemy. The proportion OF
deaths from disease will probably be
larger than in the civil war.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
REARRANGEMENTS.
SAN FRANCISCO, August

SAN FRANCISCO, August 23.-A
special from Manila, of August %, says:
Gen. Merritt has assumed the Cover
nor's duties and transferred the com
mand of the Eighth Corps to Major
General Il. s. Otis.
Brighten. II. G. Otis, of California.
has been ordered to report to Gen. An
derson and Gen. Macarthur has been as
signed to the Second division.
Col. Ovenshine, of the Twenty-third
regulars, will command the brigade in
place of Gen. Macarthur.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
WANTS MEDICAL SUPPLIES.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 24.-Dr.
Middleton, chief surgeon of the De-
partment OF California. has received a
letter from Chief Surgeon Lippincott,
under Gen. Merritt, requesting that the
forwarding of extra medical and surgi-
cal supplies for the Philippine troops
be expedited as much as possible. This
request has been wired to the War De-
partment at Washington.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
CURZON'S SUCCESSOR.

LONDON, August 2i.-The election
for the seat in the House of Commons
for the Southport division of Lancash-
ire made vacant by the acceptance of
Mr.. Geo. Curzon of the vice-royalty of
India, was held today and resulted in
the return of Sir Herbert Naylor-Ley-
land, Liberal, by majority of 272 votes
over his Conservative opponent, Lord
Skelmersdale.
The result of the election is a defeat
for the government, Mr.. CurZon having
held the seat since 1856.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
COIN FOR TROOPS.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 2i.-About
81, ,OO0, 900. mostly in gold and silver
coin, will be carried from here on the
Scandia for the payment of United
States troops in the Philippines and at
Hawaii. The coin will be guarded by a
detachment of soldiers.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
CHIEE JUSTICE.

OTTAWA, Aug. 22.-Justice McColl
has been promoted to the Chief Jus
tlceship of British Columbia.
A new puisine judge will not be ap-
pointed for some time yet.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
CHAS. BREWER 4 CO.'S
New York Line.

The fine steel bark Johanna will sail
from New York to Honolulu on or
about October 18th.
II sufficient inducement offers. Ad-
vances made on shipments ON liberal
terms. For further particulars. ad-
dress Messrs. CHAS. BREWER & CO.,
q Kilby Street, Boston or
C. BREWER & CO., LTD,
Honolulu Agents.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
SPANS EFFORTS.

MADRID, August 23.-The opposi-
ton parties, supported by the press and
public opinion, are urging Ahe govern
ment to resist the American preten-
sions in the Philippines. The belief is
general that Germany, Russia and
France will oppose America annexing
any considerable portion of the archi-
pelago.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
SCHLEY BETTER.

WESTPORT, CONN, August "a
Schley's condition is much improved
this morning.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06

JEWEL
STOVES
We are celebrating the
successful introduction of
JEWEL" Stoves and Ranges
by giving purchasers out of
Honolulu a special benefit of
a Freight Rebate of 10 per
cent. off the regular price of
all our stoves: In addition
to which you get the usual
s per cent. cash discount.
Our complete stock of Iso
stoves, ranging in price from
$II to S72-with another rso
now on the way, comprises
the following:
MERIT JEWEL RANGE.
size. 4 Styles. with Water Coil.
! EMPIRE JEWEL RANGE.
size, styles, with Water Coil;
size, style, with or without Water
CITY JEWEL RANGE.
sizes. styles with or without Water
Soll, and with or without Hot Water
WELCOME JEWEL STOVE.
sizes, with or without Reservoir.
MODERN JEWEL STOVE.
3sizes, with or without Reservoir.
MESQUITE JEWEL STOVE.
zsizes: No. ? and No. 8.
W. ". DIMoND & CO,
HONOLULU.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
INsURGENT ATTITUDE.
ORDER IN MANILA.

MANILA, August 2i.-Perfect order
has thus far been maintained in Ma
Mia under American control. The city
is quiet and seems almost to have re-
sumed its normal business and social
activity,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-09-06
\ BOOM IN MANILA.

MANILA, August 22.-Busness is
booming in Manila, supplies of all sorts
being landed rapidly. The whole num-
ber of prisoners taken proves to be 49,
900, a figure considerably larger than
the highest estimates Immediately after
the battle. They delivered up $1,000
stands of arms. The troops continue
In peaceful possession of the city of
Manila and suburbs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-03
WAKE FoREsT NoTEs.


Summer School Opens June 21st-Law
School-Dr. Gwaltney Goes to Hick-
ory-Prof Ferrells Departure - The
Gymnasium.
Wake Forest, n. c., June Especially
Only u few students and visitors are
left over on the Hill from commencement
We are now looking forward with inter
est to the summer school. which opens
on Tuesday, June Dist. 1t will close on
Friday July 22nd. Prof. Hugh :. Bird,
of the chair of pedagogy in William "
Mary college, Virginia, will give course
of lectures on the science and art of
teaching Miss Marsh and Miss Register,
both of the Raleigh graded schools, viii
have charge of primary methods and
geography, respectively. From all points
in North Carolina and from Danville and
Norfolk, in Virginia, the railroads will
give round trip tickets for one fare.
Prof. N. Y. Gulley tells me that the
prospect for his summer law school is
better than ever before. lit begins on
Monday, June Goth, and will continue
until the September session of the SUI
preme court.
DR. w. II. Gwaltney, with his family
left yesterday for his new pastorate at
Hickory, n. G. He has been for nearly
eight years pastor here and chaplain Of
the college. At a meeting of the church
last night resolutions were unanimously
adopted expressing affectionate regard
for him and appreciation of his work.
President Taylor, accompanied by his
daughter Miss Taylor, left today for
a two weeks visit to New York, Boston
and other Northern cities.
The faculty have made the following
appointments for the next session: Lab
oratory assistant in chemistry, Mr.. ]. T..
Tatum, of Dayie county; laboratory as
sistant in biology, Mr.. ]. o. Wilson, Of
Cleveland; gymnasium assistant Mr.. W.
w. Woodhouse. of Yadkin librarians
Messrs. w. A. Bradsher. Of Person, and
l.. S. Carlton. of Dupin: superintend-
nets of reading room, Messrs. J. c.
Wright. of Wake, and w. c. Parker, IT..
of Wake Forest.
The good start Of $1,000 has already
been made on the $1,000 gymnasium
which the alumni under the leadership
of Dr. T. w. Skies purpose erecting dur
ing the next twelve months.
Assistant Prof. G. w. Paschal will go
to Chicago University for special studies
during the summer quarter.
The 1enart1'e Of Assistant Prof. w. ].
FeFrell to take charge Of the Wadesboro
high school is a matter Of universal and
deep regret During the six years OF his
teaching here in the department Of
mathematics he has endeared himself to
faculty and students alike. He was, be-
sides, most efficient as keeper Of the col
lege rolls and treasurer Of the students
aid fund.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-03
THE HAIL STORM IN TYRRELL

Columbia, n. c.. June 2.-(Special) -
A very destructive hail storm passed
over a portion of Tyrrell and Washing
ton counties yesterday, doing much dam
age The hail stones were unusually
large and in the wake OF the storm the
ruined crops bear testimony Of the Sc
verify of it; even trees and underbrush
were broken down. Fortunately the
storm took a southeasterly course, and
thus did not injure the truck crops near
the Albemarle sound. although much
damage was done to the corn and cotton
crops in localities not adapted to truck
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-03

Senator White, of California, declares
that so long as he remains in the Senate
there shall never be vote on Hawaiian
annexation, meaning, no doubt, that he
intends to prevent it by insisting upon
the rule which permits unlimited debate.
II he carries out his threat the Hawaiian
question will be discussed on its merits
when the Spanish war is ended. That
will be time enough.