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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
EXPLOSION POWDER MILL.
at Least Nine Lives Are known 10 Be
LDsf.

Santa Cruz, Cal, Aril 27.-Three
explosions about sis p. ~, yester-
day at the California Powder Works
caused a greater loss of life than any
of the previous accidents in the his
tory OF these works. It is known
that seven were killed and seriously
injured.
The killed are: Edward Gilleran,
brick mason; J. J. Miller, foreman
of one OF the mills; Guy Pagan
Charles Miller, G. L. Cole, carpenter
Of the works; E Jennings, B. Joseph
and two boys, Luther and Ernest
Marshall.
The injured are: j. Nelson, VIM
Burge, G Hanna and II Nunan, c.
b. Rea.
The first heavy shock from the
explosion was felt for many miles
around and was followed by two
lighter shocks. The bagle call was
sounded for members Ct the Cali
fornia naval reserve, who responded
PROMPTLY, hurrying to the mills and
assisting the FIRE fighters.
IS nearly as can be learned, the
/ primary cause of the disaster was
the explosion of the gun cotton
plant. NJ doubt is entertained
among the officials o; the yrss that
the explosion was due to an acci
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
FlTZHUCH LEES OPINION.
Cubaas Can Free Themselves Without In
yasion-Bockads Sufficient.

vasion-Bockads Sufficient.
Richmond, Va, April 27.-Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee is inclined to the opin-
ion that the Spanish army in Cuba
will in time BE- forced to evhcuats or
surrender, without the necessity Of
sending United States troops to the
island. They can not, he contends,
obtain supplies or re-enforcements
with the present blockade at Havana
and at all of the other parts Of Cuba.
The Spanish navy is too far of
from the baEe of operations for 1t to
be possible for them to reach there.
They can not procure coal for steam
ing purposes en- route, nor can they
do so on the island. The coal re-
gious il Cuba are in possession OF
the insurgents, and are not accessi-
BILE to the Spanish.
Gen. Lee thinks that the insur.
gents will be enabled under present
favorable circumstances TO get prob
ably many thousands OF recruits.
With these accessions, and without
being able to procure aid from
Spain, in the opinion of General
Lee, the insurgents will win without
aid from this country, except in mu-
nitions of war.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
No Partition Of China.

Berlin, April 27.-Herr Won Bne-
low, in the Reichstag to-day, made
the following statement:
We have No arrangements with
England upon the Chinese question.
We never take the initiative. We
don't desire any partition of China
Germany can quistly watch develop
nents from Kiao Chau Bay"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

dent Extraordinary precautions
had been taken to prevent treachery,
and 10 we'll informed man sntertains
the theory that the explosion was
the work OF Spanish spy, as was
at first suggested. 1t is not thought
that the explosion will interfere with
the manufacture of smokeless pow
der for the government
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

FL PAso. Tex. April 5J.-The west
bound Southern Pacific passenger train
was taken IN charge by four masked
men at Comstock. Tex. ~ midnight
and two miles west % the station the
express car and engine were detached
and run = short dis ance. The robberJ
wrecked the tlrg-yh safe and took
The e,tira r.ore- c-ntents. amounting
70 $40. O0o. The express car was badly
wrecked IS me explosion
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

That 10 not bad suggestion made
by Colnan's Rural World that every
farmer smooth the roadside along
ais premises and seed it to grass.
The grass along the roadside ws.ld
make as good hay as any other
grass, and if it wasn't harvested at
all it would look and be better than
the weeds that spring up so luxuri-
antly along TIE country roads.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
Everybody Says Sc.

Cascarets Candy CAthArtic, the most wonder
full medical discovery OF the age, pleasant and
refreshing 10 the taste, act gently and positive
ly On the kidney, liver and bowels, cleansing
the entire system. dispeI colds, cure headache,
fever, habitual constipation and bIIiOusness.
Please buy and Try box OF c. {. {. today; 10,
IS so cents. Sold and guaranteed 70 cure by
all druggists
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
A WAR PROGRAMME.
Preparations NaGe Tor the Hos
Utilities Against Spain.
WILL co AFTER SPANISH VESSELS.
s~Itt ocean Greyhound. 90 thr Nmrrtg.a
Line To he flashed % - Ma At
tack Spain At Hom g. Irs,,,
Invade cuba

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the highest authority taat a. She new
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stand they contemplate taese vnera-
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

There should be no further sur
prise at war news. Bob White says
editorially that Walter Williams
lecture on The Big Head is "both
interesting and Instructive
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

LoxDos. April ga special dispatch
from Madrid saws the spanish goveru-
nent IS upon The pom: II expelling al
citizens % the United states frog
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

NJ So .--.. The American
line .--. IA sighted east # E-Es
island a. 80 this morning. u
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
Governor for his many "kindness.

Governor for his many "kindness-
es" to us, but we propose to let the
people know just what kind of men
he put us under, from lieutenants
up to the chaplain, and when the
people find out how most of these
men have treated the boys, there
will be a popular outburst OF indig-
nation that will forever retire our
distinguished governor from public
duty. OF course we can't publish
the facts now, as we would like,
but as it is only 30 days until free.
dom is granted, the boys rest as.
sured they will "speak out in meet
in" and tell their friends about it
all.
Guess | had better hang up now
and go foraging for dinner, as no
provision has been made to feed
the men who are left here, and up
to this time every fellow has been
protecting government property at
his own expense.
With best wishes to all the boys
at home on furlough, as well as to
the people of old Lincoln in gener-
al, remain, Yours truly,
j. HARDY MAGEE.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
FAIR RIVER DOTS.
BY CARROLL.

Farmers are busy gathering their
short crops of cheap cotton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Kees are visiting
her sick brother in Jefferson county
Mr.. Willie Cowart, of Monticello,
visited relatives and friends here
Sunday.
Mr.. VIM. Nations has in course of
erection nice residence for Mr.. VIM.
Russell.
Mrs. John Ritchey remains quite
sick, but we hope to be able to report
her better soon.
There will be preaching and confer
ence at Fair River Saturday. All the
members should take due notice and
attend. Business of Importance.
Mrs. p. G. Mullen, whose life was
despaired of last week, is, we are glad
to say, better under the skillful treat
ment of Drs.sButler and Weathersby.
She suffered with malarial fever and
congestion of the brain.
Messrs. j. C. Williams and Joe Pen
nington are making improvements
about their premises, the former by
building a dining room and cellar be-
meath, and the latter barn. Mr.. Jno.
Cowart, also, y building barn.
Joe H. Mullen has rented l.. Cup
stid's grist mill and gin and is operat-
ing same, assisted by. his brother,
Thomas. The latter. while holding
his horse by the bride under the gin
house last Thursday during a rain,
was knocked down by shock of light
ming, but fortunately was not hurt. A
tin bucket which hung on the horn OF
his saddle was torn up without injury
to either horse or saddle.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
The American Hen.

Home and Farm: II Uncle Sam
owned all the poultry in America
he could pay off the Spanish war
debt the first year, and have a
comfortable balance left for future
emergencies.
The total value of poultry con-
sumed in the United States, includ-
ing eggs, footed up last year the
neat sum of $500, 100000, great.
er sum than that derived from any
other one product, not even except
ing the wheat or mineral output.
Just think of this immense sum
being derived from the poor, de.
spised barnyard hen, and, best of
all, with but a small outlay of cap
ital and no risk along the financial
pitfalls that infest the business
mans pathway.
The her goes quietly along, gath
eriGg her food as best she may,
and returning favOrs for the neg
lect she gets.
Year after year the demand
grows larger, and will so continue
just as our country grows.
There can never be an Oversup-
ply of poultry, though there will be
a demand for better grade, which
our farmers must endeavOr TO sup.
ply.
Good fat chickens and nice fresh
eggs will always find a ready mar
ket at prices that will easily pay
for extra care ard food.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
CAMP KINCANNON.
The Soldier Boys Who Stayed
There Are Not Having
A Picnic.

Special correspondence of The Leader.
LAUDERDALE SPRINGS, !
Sept. 20, 1898.
EDITOR LEADER The First
and Second Mississippi Regiments
have both reached this God fOrsak,
en- sand bed and gravel hill cOun.
try, and all but about 80 volun-
teers of the two regiments are now
at home enjoying their furloughs
or dOdging around the country en-
jOying life in that easy fashion so
common to the "American boys in
blue" Had those who volunteer
ed to remain here and protect the
government property known what
was in store for them, they too
would have "flew the coop" and
gone away, rather than remain
a single day under the beck
and call of McLaurin's army Off
GERS who know more about grab
bling "goobers" than they do of ar,
my regulations and tactics. There
are about four or five officers in the
regiment who know their right
from their left hand and when the
people find out that none of them
are left here to guide the ship ex-
cept Majors Donald and Porter, the
latter being sick, they can imagine
what luck us fellows are playing in
by remaining here.
Lauderdale Springs is an ideal
camping ground for DR.. Mitchell
and his regiment of insane, but un-
less driven there by orders, no SEN
sible man would take refuge in the
place. The people are kind and
hOspitable. with one exception, and
that is the proprietor of the springs
hotel, who has been led into his
erring ways by McLaurin's pet Off
GERS. He has made rule that no
non commissioned officers or pri-
Yates can eat at his table until all
officers have first had their meals,
and as a result he feeds none of the
former. They all patronize the
Phillips hotel in town, where they
and their money are looked upon
with as much respect as their Off
GERS and their cash. About the
only good thing that can be said OF
our present camping ground is
about the water, which is consider
ed to be very healthy. There is
sulphur, arsenic, and iron water
here, besides free stone, and as the
former has that peculiar smell akin
to rotten eggs, very few men drink
it in either regiment, although 1t Is
said to be the best water about
here for the unwell delegation.
As for our camp ground we have
none worth mentioning, as our reg.
lment is stuck down in little sand
bed about the size of farmers
turnip patch. The Second Regl-
ment had to scatter out and squat
about in a dozen places in order to
get suitable places to pitch their
tents. That it was for political
purposes that McLaurin had us
moved here and for the boom and
financial interests of his friend Kin
cannon, uone will doubt, but 1t
won't work with the men in either
regiment, and as soon as We are
mustered out we will not only be-
gin a campaign in opposition to the
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
The editor of The LEADER re.

The editor of The LEADER re.
turned Saturday evening from a
short vacation spent at the Gel
ebrated Castalian Springs in
Holmes county. He was immensely
benefited by the rest and health
giving waters of this famous resort
and resumes his duties at the head
Of the paper with new zest and en-
ergy. We shall ever feel under
grateful obligations to Mr.: Henry
Barger, the genial and accOmmo-
dating proprietor of the Springs,
for his uniform courtesy and kind.
ness during our stay. Castalian
Springs, situated in the pine hills
Smiles west of Durant, is an ideal
health resort, and the water is un-
surpassed for malarial and kidney
diseases. We heartily commend it
to all OF our friends in quest of rest
and health.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

What is knot as applied to a
ships speed!" a knot is nau-
tical mile and contains G,OSO,27
feet, while our land or statute mile
contains $3.50 feet, hence a knot
mile contains S00.27 feet more than
land or statute mile. A vessel
sailing at the rate of % knots an
hour is moving at the rate of %
miles an hour, if applied to railroad
trains. Vessels making % knots
an hour reel off almost as much
distance as any passenger and
more than most mail trains. Let
two large vessels come together at
the rate of % knots each an hour
and it will not require % court of in
qriry to determine the result.-Ex'
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
A social organization in Jackson

A social organization in Jackson
calling itself the Choctaw Club, ap.
Piled to the Governor for a charter.
When the Governor tackled on to
the charter an additional section
prohibiting all sorts of gambling
and the use of intOxicants in the
clubs rooms, under penalties,
there was a big kick, but Anse re-
fused to relent, and the application
ior a charter was withdrawn. Score
one for the Governor!
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
HOBBS, Editor and Proprietor
FOR CONGRESS,
PAT HEN RY,
OF RANKIN.
ruE YELLOW FEVER.

n,ocer of the general spread OF
yellow fever seems much mIn less lm,
"inent than when THE LEADER
Gas issued a week ago.
Jackson has had one new case,
oxford two cases, Winona one case
,ssnltipg in death, and a few cases
have been officially reported in New
orleans. The disease has nearly run
=. course at Orwood and Taylor's
to, lack of material. There were
M deaths among those who had it
At Orwood and the death rate at
1aylor's was less than 10 per cent.
The Mississippi State Board Of
Health now believes from evidence
in its possession that the fever was
Introduced into Mississippi from
New Orleans, and that it has exist
ed there longer and to a greater
o,teut than the Louisiana Board
If Health is willing to admit. The
Mississippi Board therefore on Sat
urday, adopted strict quarantine
against the city of New Orleans,
and no passengers, baggage,
freight or express will be allowed
to be brought into this State from
that city until the quarantine is
raised.
In addition to the quarantine
regulations of the State Board,
nearly all towns and cities in Mis-
sissippi are maintaining quaran-
tines of their own.
Brookhaven is rigidly quaran-
tined against New Orleans and all
infected points in this State, but
no others.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
The McLaurin'S Were Decided
ly i'm Evidence.

Brandon, Miss, Sept. 15.-Judge
w. X. McLaurin of Vicksburg, is
holding the Smith county circuit
court this week in exchange with
Judge Enochs
A spectacle, such, perhaps, as
was never seen in this country be-
fore, was exhibited in the court
room when, iii the trial of crimi-
nal case, Sylvester McLaurln, the
district attorney and brother of the
presiding judge, appeared for the
prosecution, and Sidney McLaurin,
another brother, appeared as attor-
ney for the defendant. The three
are brothers Of the Governor.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

Mr. Il. Ii. Henry, editor of the
Ola'lon'Ledger, was elected vice.
president of the National Editorial
association at it's late meeting in
Denver The compliment was wor-
'nlly bestowed and THE LEADER
cohgratulates him on this merited
recognition.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

lhe death of Miss Winnie Davis,
'ue daughter of the Confederacy,"
VIII cause a deep heartthrob
throughout the South. Alas how
'rue that death loves a shining
mark.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
Part of Residence for Rent.

Three rooms and kitchen. with a good gar
den spot attached. within minutes walk of the
depot, are off cred to reliable renter. The rest
of the house will be occupied by "a very small
family with no children. For particulars apply
at this office.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

s reported that Secretary AL.
~ n'' mas placed his resignation in
'"e nahds of the President.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21
Skin Diseases.

For the speedyand permanent cure of
tctter, salt rheum and eczema, Cham
berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is
without an equal. 1t relieves the itch.
ing and smarting almost instantly and
it's continued use effects a permanent
cure. 1t also cures itch, barber's itch,
scald head, sore nipples, itching piles,
chapped hands. chronic sore eyes and
granulated lids.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. Price, 25 cents.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

Saves nine. Hughes Tonic new improved
taste pleasantly. taken I'm early Spring and Fall
prevents Chills. Dengue and Malarial Fevers-
Acts on the liver. tones up the system Better
than Quinine. Guaranteed, try 1t. At Drug.
gists. zoe. and 81 90 bottles.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

0apt' Slgsbee of the Maine, is
~" III command of the Texas-a
''a,ue ~s"i from Maine to Texas," as it
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

Mr. Walter n. Hurt has sold his
paper the Winona Times, to his
v'o'ner, DIR. W. A. Hurt. late of
Tue Baptist Layman.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

OF INTEREST TO
STOCKHOLDERS
Free Transportation to Attend the
Annual Meeting at Chicago.
Some Interesting Facts.

In order that stockholders of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company may more readily
attend in person the annual meetings. there has
been posted in each station of the Company a
notice to the effect that. In accordance with re-
solve of the Board of Directors, there may be is
sued to each holder of one or NOSE shares OF the
capital stock OF the Illinois Central Railroad
Company, as registered on the booksof the COM
pany, a ticket enabling him or her to travel free
over the company lines from the station of the
Illinois Central Railroad nearest to his or her
registered address, to Chicago and return. for
the purpose of attending. in person. the next
Annual Stockholders Meeting of the company,
which will be held at its general Office In Chica-
go on Wednesday, September 2s 1898. at noon.
Details as to the necessary procedure to obtain
such ticket, the date of its issue and its limit are
fully set forth on the posted notices referred to.
In this connection. 1t will be interesting to note
that since. in 1862, the capital stock of the COM
pany became full paid, a cash dividend. ranging
from per cent to 10 per cent. per annum. has
been paid semiannually to every holder of stock,
and that 1t is now twenty years since the COM
pany. in any year. paid less than per cent. the
present rate of distribution.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

:. ine Starving Cubans are still
starving.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

jackson has no more fever cases,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

Official Journal City Of Brookhaven.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-21

Special correspondence of The Leader
LAUDERDALE SPRINGS, }
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-11
A CTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED

A CTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED
IA EVERYWHERE for "The Story
of the Philippines" by Murat Halslead,
commissioned by the Government as
Official Historian to the War Depart
ment. The book was written In army
camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific
with General Merritt, in the hospitals
at Honolulu. in Hong Kong, in the
American trenches at Manila, in the
insurgent camus with Aguinaldo, on
the deck of the Olympia with Dewey,
and in the roar of battle at the fall of
Manila. Bonanzl for agents Brim-
ful of original pictures taken by gov
ernment photograph RS on the spot
Large book Low prices. Big profits.
Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all
trashy unofficial war books. Outfit
free. Address, F. T. Barber, Sec'y,
Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago,
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-11

of them plove SO, We will be just as
prompt to assist in removing them
as we were in placing them there.
We feel that it would have been diff
ficult to have selected bett' r set OF
officers than those who were elected,
but we do not think thpy are the
only capable men in the county.
There are scores of good honest men
capable of filing any of the offices
in the c. unity; if that were not so we
had all better emnigrate and give
the country to the N vpjos. When
the proper time comes we think the
people will find other men. The
people expect you, gentlemen, who
were elected Tuesday, to do your
duty. They are also opposed to a
life term in office.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-11-11

Chas. S. Thomas, Democrat, is
elected governor Of Colorado by
probably $4,000 majority.
The Wolcot ticket only elected one
hold over serator BILLY Meyer of
Costilla county, in Colorado.
The election iu Nrbrasks is very
Gle Sc, both sides claiming it. An
cfficuI count will be necessary to
decide it.
Silver Dick Bland OF the 9th Mis-
souri, district, and Champ Clark of
the 9th district, were re-elected to
congress.
At Wi miIgton, n. g mass meet
! ing of 600 citizens was held on the
8 h TO assert the supremacy OF the
white man"
John Lind, silver fusionist was
elected governor Of Minnesota by
10000 plurality. Chas. A. Town was
defeated for congress by small ma
j"rity.
The Democrats If n W York elect
ed nineteen congressman, making
heavy gains. In Greater n " Ynk
all the Democratic legislative candi
dates were elected.
Late dispatches from Santa F.
say Pedro Perea. Republican is
elected as delegate to congress by
probably 1,500 maj rity. The terri
torial legislature will be Republican
by large majority.
La Plata county, Colorado, elected
Blair Bnrwel to the Legislature, 9. A.
Pike, county judge, j. P, Airy, sher-
if, and & A. Stuckman, commits
sioner, defeating the entire county
Democratic ticket.