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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07
eln ard the Louisville and Nash.

ein and the Louisville and Nash
vile.
Besides the hundred or more who
were en- the roof of two eound build
ings, 1t is known that nearly 1000 of
the Inhabitants managed in one way
or auo:her to make their way to the
high hills bsc'z of the town or to
houses in tn higher section of the
village itself
den burst of the waters, but their
FIRST AID sometimes their second
floors were under water. These
who made the, way TO them went
only II the clothes they wore when
the wa'et came
MAD SCRAMBLE FOR SAFETY.
The scene in the streets at the
upEec end of town where men and
women were struggling against the
muddy water to higher ground,
some carrying babies on their heads,
where water was up to their
necks, others half swimming, half
floating on odds and ends of lumbsr
fcom homes that had gone floating
DOM the river, many struggling in
vain and tinking in the roaring
waters, was one that will live in the
memory Of every beholder
At one place a mother had reached
safe spot and turned to help her
husband, who had followed with
their child. As she reached down
from O window for his hand he was
thrown from his footing and he and
the child were swept away in the
current. The woman saw him sink
the second time and then threw
herself into the water.
Another family padded halt way
to safety on broad plank that but
half held them out Of the water. A
side current caught them and sent
them out toward the middle of the
stream, where in the rougher water
they were seen to capsiZe and sink.
An old man named Griffin, living
on high ground, stopped in the
upper story of his trembling house
to secure a hoard of money hidden
under the bed. His son. q young
man of 81, had to climb up the
porch to rescue him, SO quick was
the rise of the water, and when the
two attempted to swim to safety,
the younger man supporting the
old, floating house that came roll
ing and tumbling on the current
overwhelne ed them.
A school teacher, whose name is
supposed to be Josephson, was
warned of the danger in time to get
to the high ground, but in turning
back TO help her mother was caught
with the elder woman in an eddy
and both were drowned. One woman
made an effort to save her lover by
throwing a clotheslins to him from
the roof of her house. Her house
was swept away at the moment and
she was thrown into the water. He
swan to aid the girl, but she was
standing on the side of gable roof
and was pulled from her insecure
footing. Both were drowned.
These are some of the incidents of
the disaster told by John Graham,
who reached Cypress Junction, from
which place he telephoned here for
help He said that he himself pulled
twelve persons out Of the water.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07
Corn Planters, CultiYatOrs.

We have the Sattley corn planter
and cultivators and they are posi-
lively the finest goods ever manufac-
tured We have them On hands,
come and see them, will sell them to
you this season, at the Wholesale
price, as we want TO introduce them
this year, will handle full line next
YEAR
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07
PUMPS, PUMPS.

We still have to boast of our
pump trade; we are selling LOTS of
them, because we have all kinds and
sell them cheap. Don't buy a pump
without seeing us.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07
Wire Screen and Doors.

Have just gotten in a very large
stock of these goods, and will make
a special price on them this year;
lots of chicken netting, same cut
price On it,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07

Small pox has broken out in sew
eral small towns in Santa Fe county,
y. NJ
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07
FLOOD WIPES OUT
AN ILLINOIS TOWN
Shawneetown Destroyed With
Appalling Loss of Life.

LIST OF DEAD MAY REACH 25O.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07

Comparative Statement showing heavy increase in
business of FARMERS BANK. each three
months. for the past two years
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-04-07
w illiannS
CASH GROCERY
FLOUR FLOUR
We have on hand (in store
and ware house)
1900 SACKS OF FLOUR

Bought in quantities and for cash
Will sell you l0c sack less on same
grade than any firm in Butler.
Special low price in 500 to 1000
lbs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-01
THE NEGOTIATING RICH.

The day after the Names horror
the rich pleasure seekers of New York
gave a vegetable party. They dressed
themselves up on cabbage, turnips,
II lettuce then placed carrots Gu
cumbers etc, On their noses, and en-
Joyed themselves, in this childish
fashion while a nation mourned for
its dead. On last Wednesday Repre-
sentative Mckinney of New York thus
scored them:
How different the feelings mani
tested by these so-called social leaders
in the metropolitan city of the United
States and the condition in London
when the Camperdown sank the Vic
torla. In London, on that occasion
there was everywhere the black badge
OF mourning. Every social function
was abandoned. While in New York
the social leaders wearied high
heaven with their revels. Yet in the
last campaign these same people
prated of National honor when a
financial question was before the
country. Then it was National
honor. A few days ago, when the
Nations head was bowed and the dis
membered fragments of herdead were
going to her graves, they seemed ut
terly oblivious to her grief.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-01
AN UNSEEMLY

There is an unseemly scandal in
connection with the Board of Harbo1
Commissioners in San Francisco.
But the scandal is not in the Board.
but in the columns of the
OF San Francisco, who have made an
attempt to besnirch the character of
Edward Colnon, one of the Commits
s1oners The public have been led
to believe that he vas dishonest in
his management of the Boards bust
ness, and this impression has been
conveyed by the persistent garbling
OF testimony and mistatement of facts.
Every shadow of damaging state
ments has been paraded in the news
papers that would be counted to his
detrlment, and facts which fully ex-
planned and set at rest these state
ments, have been religiously denied
the columns of the papers assailing
him, The publication of the full
proceedings in Judge Belchers court
would show a complete exoneration
OF all the charges, but the editors of
the newspapers were not looking for
that end of the game.
The Call has been the worst offend
er in that respect, and its course
shows more than anything else the
contemplate and narrow caliber of
the men who manage it. Mr.. Colnon,
unable to get fair play in San Fran
cisco, contributed an article over his
signature to the columns of the
Fresno Expositor, in which he laws
down a clean and straightforward de-
Tense. If the Call was managed bv
men ofthe ordinary instincts of gen.
tlemen, or honest men themselves,
they would publish this defense and
apologize for their ISLANDERS, but it is
nowhere in evidence that they have
done so or have the slightest inten-
ton of doing so.
That irresponsible men are per-
m1tted to so ~unjustly deal with Off
Gals simply because they have been
backed and placed in charge of a few
type-settlng machines by some
thoughtless fool with money to burn,
is merely one of the curiosities of
Western journalism.
Mr.. Conlons record on Nevada was
one without reproach. He lived here
many years and his honesty was
never questioned and the facts show
that IN San Francisco he has made
the most ~painstaking and business
Harbor Commissioner the City
ever had,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-01

Some cough mixtures
smother the cough. But the
next breeze fans it into life
again.
Better put the cough out.
That is, better go deeper
and smother the fires of in
tammation. Troches can
not do this. Neither can
plain cod-liver oil.
But SCOTS Emulsion can.
The glycerine soothes and
makes comfortable; the by
PoPhosPhites give power and
stability to the nerves; and
the oil feeds and strengthens
the weakened tissues.
SOC. and SIoo, all druggists.
SCOTT& BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-01

The war news is getting warme,
and warmer every day. Even Wall
street Is now announcing that it is
ready to put up money for the fight,
and Hanna is represented as going
around and raising money for the
fray. What next?
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-01

Fig Bars, the most delicious cracker
that is produced at Chas. H. Kellv,s.
Arlington block.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Has Acquired Control of the St Tor S
 Air Line.

Louisville, Ky, September 16-The Even ing Post today prints the following: A railroad deal of more than ordinary inter- est is rapidly progressing to a successful termination, and in a short time the formal announcement will be made that the South ern railway has acquired control or possess sion of the St. Louis Air Line Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis railroad) and of the Kentucky and Indiana bridge crossing the Ohio at Louisville.
 The first step toward the consummation of this scheme was the recent purchase by gentlemen directly connected with the Southern railway of the Kentucky and h. diana bonds held by the American National bank of this city.
 The Southern has also been quietly at work for the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis road, now in the hands of Receiver George T. Jarvis, and 1t is stated by those in authority that the deal has been all but consummated.
 This will give the Southern an entrance into Evansville and St. Louis, points which it has long desired to touch, and it will be direct competitor for business from these points, and will have voice in the making of rates between the two cities, which priv ilege it does not now enjoy.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
MOVING TROOPS TO
 SOUTHERN CAMPS Major Part of the Assembled Army Destined for Cuba. NO IMPATlENCE IS FELT On Account of the Rather Deliberate Action of the Commission of Evac-
 uation at Havana Cordial Re
 lations With Insurgents.
NO IMPATlENCE IS FELT

Washington, September 16-The military movements are being directed rapidly to- ward assembling a large army in southern stations for winter camps and preparatory to the military occupation of Cuba and Porto Rico. About 70,C0) men are now lo- cated in the south, and orders will be is- sued tomorrow sending the First Second Sixth, Ninth and Tenth cavalry from Mon tauk Point to southern stations. The Third cavalry already has gone south, and the First and Second infantry were yesterday ordered to Anniston, and the Eighth and Sixteenth to Huntsville. The major part of the army thus assembled is destined for service in Cuba, with a much smaller force for Porto Rico and a reserve in the winter camps. It is not the intention, however to send the army of occupation to Cuba un- til after the healthy season has passed. and meanwhile the troops will be put in the best possible condition.
 On account of the desire of the war de- partment that no chances will be taken in the way of exposure of the troops to dan gers of the unhealthy season. no imoa- tlence is felt on account of the rather de- nberate action of the commission of evac- uation at Havana.
 
 progress made in Porto Rico and the evacuation is expected to occur speedily. In connection with the occupation of Porto RICO the same anxiety as to the health of the army is not felt nor are there simi far difhculties In connection with establishing the government Porto Rico becoming at once part of the United States
 Tn assembling and organizing the army TOT the occupation of Cuba, the consdera- tion or possible trouble with the organized Insurgents is not being taken seriously into account ---'o The purpose of the Cubans to establish a stable independent form of governm. mt IS strlctiy In accordance with the terms of the presidents proclamation. md tbers. Tore furnishes no reason for d feeling of hostility. oi All the information in possession of inc war department indicate the most cordial relations and harmony of purpose be.wasn the Cubans and the representative of this government.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
THE BOTKIN CASE.
The Extradition Proce edings Resumed
 Yesterday Before Governor Budd.

San Francisco, September 16.-The pro- ceedings in the Botkin extradition case were resumed this evening before Gov ernor Budd. The question of the status of the extradition papers when 1t came to a vital question of law was first resumed, the attorney on both sides being laden with additional evidence and extracts from court decisions to support their respective cases.
 Governor Budd rather indignantly ques- toned the right of Delaware officials to send papers to this state when the laws of Delaware require absolute proof of the guilt of an accused person before that state will permit of extradtion from the state. The governor declared that he would not grant extradition papers upon the showing made by the Delaware authorI- ties unless the papers in the case were absolutely perfect, which property he de- nied were possessed by the papers before him.
 Attorney Wheeler for the defense began a long dissertation on the definition of the word fugitive" as applied in the law He argued that Mrs. Botkin was not a fugitive from the state of Delaware for the reason that she had never been in that state and because the poisoned candies had been sent from California was no reason why his client should be taken to Delaware for trial, even though the sequel of the crime had taken place in the state.
 The hearing will be continued
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
CASKET VIEWED
 BY THOUSANDS Remains Of AuStria'S Dead Empress ll
 Chapel of HOibuF6. EMPERER FRANCIS JOSEPH Knelt Down and Repeatedly Kissed the CaSket Containing His Wife
EMPERER FRANCIS JOSEPH
ANOTHER ANARCHIST OUTRAGE
Prince of Naples Attacked at Loelin, Sy- ria, While on His Way to Vienna Another Italian Arrested
 as an Accomplice.

Vienna, September 16-The public was permitted to view the casket containing the remains of the late Empress of Austria today It reposed on catafalque in the chapel of Hofburg, when masses for the repose of the soul of the deceased were celebrated necessarily at three altars SN til noon
 On the casket were four wreaths, sent by the children and grandchildren of the deceased, while many other floral offerings were upon the walls of the chapel. At the head of the casket were the imperial crown, the coronet of an archduchess and the jeweled orders of the late empress. At the foot of the casket were a black fan and a pair of white gloves. Life guards men were stationed at each corner of the catafalque. There was a steady procession of people until the church was closed at 5 o'clock among them Prince Albert of Belgium and other personages of high rank.
 Even after the doors were closed thous- ands remained outside.
 The presidents of both houses of the Aus trial and Hungarian pariiaments deposited wreaths.
 After the blessing of the remains, Elm peror Francis Joseph knelt down and re- peatedly kissed the coffin. He asked the maids of honor whether her majesty sur- Tered much. They replied that she did not
 Count Nigera, the Italian ambassador. has again protested against the attacks that are being made upon Italians through out Austria.
 Count Goluchowski, the Austro-Hunga- ran foreign minister, has replied that the emperor has given personal directions with View of preventing a renewal of the at Jacks. It trenspired that a painful scene ocurred at the church. The emperor was prostrate with grief Upon arriving at the Hofberg chapel Thursday night his majesty became almost unconscious from the intensity of his emotions. Many of those present wept in sympathy.
 The Neues Winer Tageblatt publishes a reported of an attempted anarchist outrage on the Prince of Naples at Loelin. Syria during the course of the princes journey to this city. One anarchist named Yizzi was arrested. Aother named Cabiglo es- capped.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
People Fleeing From Ja ckson

Jackson, Miss, September 16.-Following the announcement that Train Dispatcher Manley had yellow fever many persons left town. Numbers more are preparing to leave. The city is quiet. Rumors are fly ing fast. Two more cases are being watch ed, but are not classed as suspicious, all be- ing in the southwest part of the city. The union depot, is cordoned and quarantined from the rest of the town. General spread is highly probable. Parties exposed to sus- pected cases are being hourly sent to the detention camps.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Oscar Gardner Easily Outpointed Jim
 my Marshall at Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, September 16.-The Mon- arch Athletic club tonight pulled off bout between oscar Gardner 0he Omaha Kid), the celebrated feather-weight, and Jimmy Marshall, the alleged feather weight champion of Ohio, which bore all the ear-marks of fake. Gardner toyed with his man as though he had been a sus- pended punching bag. Marshall acted as though he was under the influence of a powerful aromatic, and his cowardly be- havior in the ring brought forth a storm of misses and denunclations from the big audience. The kid could easily have dis posed of the Ohio man in one round, but desired to give the spectators a short run for their money. It dawned upon the mind of the referee in the sixth round that Mar shall was no match for Gardner and he stopped hostilities, awarding the bout to Gardner. The crowd left the hall in 4s- gust.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Ant tler Case

Jackson, Miss, September 16.-Dr Purnell made the announcement today of new case of fevor in Jackson. The case is J. II. Manley train dispatcher employed by the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad. His condition tonight is serious. large part of Jackson, including the Illinois Gen. tral depot, has been quarantined, including several passengers.
 Dr. Birchett reports no new cases at Orwood or Taylors. A suspicious case has been reported at Winona, and is under in- vestigation by the state board.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
CHAPLAIN IN TROUBLE.
One to Be Courtmartialed and alnother
 Must Explain His Actions.

Washington, September 16.-The secreta- ry of the navy today ordered a court mar tial for the trial of Chaplain Mcintyre, of the Oregon, who is accused of publicly de- nouncing his brother officers who engaged in the battle of July 3. The court will meet in Denver on the 26th inst, and will con sist of seven members headed by Commo- dore McCann, retired, with Captain Lau- cheimer as judge advocate general.
 Indianapolis Ind, September 16.-The war department today teegSaphed to Chaplain G. A. Christensen, of the Fifteenth Indiana regiment, just returned here from the south, calling on him to affirm or deny the text of an interview credited to him in an Indianapolis paper. Among other state ments credited to the chaplain Is one that the general in chief of the medical depart ment was veterinary surgeon who had devoted all his life to doctorng horses In describing Camp Thomas Chaplain Cars jensen is quoted as saying:
 'Exaggeration Is not necessary. Facts are more condemnatory than fiction. The real conditions were bad enough, God knows"
 Rev. Christensen is pastor of St. Pauls Episcopal church of this city.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17

and to order that the affairs of the cor poration be liquidated and settled. T@e bill of complaint reviews the history of the company from the time of its organization in 1887, under the name of the Enterprise Storage and Transit company, up to the present time.
 The bill asserts that by reason of gross and fraudulent mismanagement on the part of it's officers and directors and the misrepresentation by them of its moneys, revenue and income, the company has been paralyzed in it's operations and been un- able to meet its financial engagements. It is also declared that the officers and direc- tors have been utterly unmindful of these rules and obligations as such, and in viola tion of the trust imposed in them and con- trary to law have in the name and in be- half of the company engaged in specula- tive ventures in which large sums were lost
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
DENBY MAY ACCEPT.
Will Probably Be Member of the In-
 vestigation Commission.

Washington, September 16.-The expecta- uon is that Hon. Charles Denby, ex-minls- ter to China, will accept the presidents in- vitation to become member of the com mission which is to investigate the conduct Of the war department during the war with Spain. This, with the other persons who have practically indicated their willingness to serve makes six in all, the remaining five being Messrs. Howell, Sexton, Kenne. Dodge and Gilman.
 MT. Denby is to have another conference with the president tomorrow. His decision is sad to have been reserved.
 number of names have been suggested to the president as desirable persons for membership on the commission, and now that his deliberations with the peace com mission have been concluded MT. Mckinley expects to take the matter up again.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
ourt room in open court about o'clock

court room in open court about o'clock today.
 Bob Taylor, an ep.leptic maniac, walked into the court room with a large knife open in kis hand, and Sheriff Jim Kellar went to him and tried to get Taylor to give up the knife. Taylor made a lunge at Keller and cut gash about three inches long on Keller's left jaw, which went clear through and into the mouth. He cut an- other gash in Kellers left s6oulder and down his left side just though the skin. Sheriff Keller and Constable J. F. Mont Somery began shooting and Taylor fell mortally wounded with four bullet holes through his body. Taylor had ust imme- dlately preceding the above trouble four ished his knife over thehead of Judge Dil- lard, who was holding court. Sheriff Kel- lers wounds are not considered danger us. Great consternatlon prevailed for a time, as t..e court room was full of peo- pie.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
APPLICATION FOR RECEIVER
For the National Linseed Oil Company
 Made In United States Court.

Chicago, September 16-Application for a receiver for the National Linseed Oil com. pany was made in the United States cir cult court late today The bill was flied by MT. Bernhard, who states that he is owner of twenty-five shares of the stock of the corporation.
 Bernhard sets up the claim that the Ma tional Linseed Oil company has been thor oughly dscredited, chiefly through the op- erations of its officers and directors, and so embarrassed financially that it is no longer able to prosecute its business ef- fectively and with profit or to carry out the objects for which 1t was incosporated The court Is asked to appoint a receiver
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Iawton's Health Report

Washington, September 16.-The following is General Lawton's daily health report:
 Santiago, September 16.-Total sick, 222; fever, S37; new cases 145; returned to duty, 31s
 Deaths: Francis Casey Second United States volunteers. typhoid fever. Septem- Der 1o: c. w. Kingston, Ninth United States volunteers, bilious fever; Jerome Lasavaser, Ninth United States volunteers, bilious fever
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
The Red Men Adjourn

Indianapolis, Ind, September 16.-The great council of Red Men adjourned to- day. The continental uniform was adopted known as the Red Men league. Ohio men will be allowed to wear that uniform. An orphans fund was established and commit tees named. The council will meet next year in Washington.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Coroner's Inquest

San Francisco, September 16.-The inquest over the body of Henry Hildebrant, who shot by Soldier Walter Rosser, of Tennessee regiment, was held today, the jury rendering verdict that Hildebrant was killed by Prosser.
The age-herald., 1898-09-17
Another Italian Arrested

Geneva, September 16.-An Italian named Giovanni Silva has been arrested on suspi- cion of being an accomplice of the assassin of Empress Elizabeth
 He minutely described the crime and jus tified 1t on Saturday last.
 A dispatch received here from Buda Pest suggests the possibility that the real name fthe assassin is Cuccicati