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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
COMMODORE DEWEY
AND HIS MEN.

The man here pictured, who ap-
pears to have won the first great
battle OF the war, is q Nermonter,
who has had much experience on
fighting ships. He came out OF An
napolis in good time to have a heavy
hand III the civil war and nova Com
modore in his sixtieth year, is win
ming glory for himself and country
10 seas 10000 miles from home.
Commodore Dewey was at Fort
Fisher, ana Mobile and New Oileans
He was with the North Atlantic
BIockading Squadron. He was
Lieutenant on board the Mississippi
through all cf her fighting and he
was tho last to leave the ship when
riddled with shot, she was deserted
by officers and men just bsfore she
exploded.
Commodore Dewey has with him
in the far east, set of officers who
have been ttied most thoroughly.
Captain Charles Gridley of the
Olympia flagship entered the navy
from Michigan while the civil war
was in progress
He had an active experience. Cap
tain Dyer of the Baltimore is Mass
achusetts man who served in the
army until 1862 when he went into
the navy. Captain Coslan OF the
Kentucky is an Illinoisan who went
into the navy in 1863, in time to
have experience under fire. Com
mander Lamberton is Pennsylvan
ian; Commander Asa Walker is from
New Hampshire; Commander Wood
of the Petrol is from Ohio: Captain
Hodgon of the revenue cutter Nc
Culloch is New Yorker.
Commodore George Dewey was
appointed to the Annapolis Naval
Academy from Vermont September
% 1854, aud has been in the navy
aver since. He became Past Mid
shipman January 19, 1861, Lieuten
ant. April 1861; Lieutenant Com
mander March 3, 1865; Commander
April 13, 1872; Captain September
81, 1854; Commodore, February 2S
, 1896. Though his official rank il
Commodore, he is now Acting Real
Admiral and receives Rear Admiral
pay, as does Captain Sampson, Act
, ing Rear Admiral of the NORTH
} Atlantic Squadron.
The salary of Rear Admiral il
the United States Navy is $4,000 Pc
snnum at sea, $4,000 on shore dut,
and $4,000 on leave or waiting or
t ders. The ranks of Admiral am
Vice Admiral have been abolished
3 Commodore Dewey has served
4 about Ii years-16 years in sea serv
| ice, "a years On shore duty, and fou
q wears on leave aud waiting orders
e The Navy Department has the ut
most confidence in his ability anc
discretion, as Is evidenced by tn
responsible position to which he ha
been assigned and he has now nobl,
yiudIcsted the esteem and spprecia
a ton in which he is held by not onl.
] the navy but the entire America
people.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
Plant Notice.

I will be at the following points
on dates named with sweet potato
plants fer sale at zoe per 100: Spruce
and Johnstown, on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, Ballard, Thursdays and
Fi.day of each week until further
notice. De O'BASxoN. 2+tf
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

weyler is quoted as saying that
he wants "a sharp, quick war. Un-
Gle Sam is just now unreeling the
business end of one ths& viii suit
him sxactly.-Topeka Capital.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

Comparatively few Of Uncle Sam s
regulars are married, but in spite of
that it is quite appropriate for the
bands to play The Girl I Left Be-
hind Me."-Boston Globe.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
Screen Doors, Screen Wire.

We bought double the amount
this year, of any previous year, with
the view of making run on them,
which We are dong right now. 50
buy them of US and save money.
We never feel happier than when
we are cutting the life out OF prices,
and We are doing it now in all our
lines. Never in the history Of our
business have We sold goods on as
close profit as we are now doing
Remember, we buy only the best
goods.
Never a day passes that someone
does not come into our store and
say. Williams, how is your ID cent
coffee: or, how Is this or that7 the
last I bought down here at and
il wasn't good The reason Of this
is, others are trying to meet our
prices, and they have to buy a cheap
quality of goods to do it, and they
do not give satisfaction. We attrib-
ut. our large trade to good quality
of goods we handle; and the special
care We take to dc our customers
right. Bring Us all your produce,
for 20 one else gives more, and We
never miss an opportunity TO pop
the prices On butter, eggs and chick
ems up, every chance we get.
Yours truly,
uuIrtEMc pp0S
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05
Flour. Flour.

We had $500 sacks of -four on
hands when the rise in prices cane,
so we can save you lots of money on
-four while this lasts.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-05

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, 1898-05-05
.DUVALL & PERC1VAL
BUTLER, MO:

Money TO loan on farms at reduced rates'of
interest. Your notes are payable at our ofhce
snd You hnd them here when due. We give
Ion privilege to pay any time. Money ready
"a soon as papers are signed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
COI.UMN.

Fellow citizens; wives, mothers,
sisters; The saloon must gof' but how, |
when. where, Fint. by and through the
Anti-Saloon League OF America What
you say not by prohibitionl- certainly,
the Anti Saloon League will accomplish
that--write 70 ClesvIand Ohio for cousti-
tutions & reports. Mothers. fathers. we
must save our boys. Did yor ever think
II the boys are all right our girls are safe
and will be all the time. Let the temper
suce people Of Emmett and vicinity or
gsnize an Anti-SaIoon League, and go to
work. A man with family who does
not live a Thousand miles from Fem nett
when spoken 10 about temperance, said.
"That his boys could drink what they
wanted to. when and where, they wanted
to. as much ss they wanted TO, and go TO
the Devil for all he cared" Sad, is II
notl Let US not judge nor condemn him,
rather. pity one who looks 50 triiiingly at
/. parents responsibility.
Over the door OF every saloon should
be placed in burning letters, Leave joy,
giadness, and virtue behind. all ye who
enter here" An Iowa szloonkeeper had
put upon his doors. 'The Gates Of He'll. "
As you all know there is Good Tenn
lar Lodge In Emmett. also W. G. T. U.
:et MS make each of them a power for
good.
Awaken sentiment; stimulate energy;
lencourage effort; educate workers; and
remember that. Eternal vigilance is the
price OF liberty (success !" We eau, and
must pay the price.
The saloon men never quarrel as tc
their business, but they delight to have
and encourage, differences among tenn
perznce people generally.
Sisters; you have the privilege. and
right OF voting. in our fair state. See tc
il and register, then 60 to the polls this
fall aud express your sentiments by bal
lot. Study the candidates carefully anc
honestly. then vote for the snti-saloor
and temperance candidates.
"CENTLMEN:-The success OF oul
business is dependent largely upon the
creation OF appetite for drink. Men who
drink liquor, like others. will die. aud Il
there is no new appetite created. our coun
ters will be empty. rs will be our Golfers
Our children will go hungry. or we
must change our business to something
J more remunerAtive. The open field fo'
the creation OF this appetite Is among th'
! boys After men are grown. and theil
habits are formed. they rarely ever chane'
{ in this regard Il will be needful, there
{ fore. that missionary work be done amons
the boyx. and make the suggestion. geo
tlemen. that nickles expended in trsat'
to boys now. will return In dollars TO you
tills. after the appetites have been formed
Above all things. creaie appetite"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
LOCALETTES.
Latest News Of Emmett and
Vicinity

Something's that Everybody will know
After reading this Paper.
Ralf Reed Is down from the sawmili.
Mrs. Langroise is home for few days
John il.iams is the new school truste
elected by 4 large majority.
hilt Kelley is back from the Seven
Devils.
J. H. Smith made trip To Caldwell
on Wednesday.
! Pete Conaughton was in Emmett last
Thursday.
NJ. A Housel return this week TO Port
land 70 attend college.
New subscribers can get the Inder till
Jan. lst 1899. for IS cents cash.
Mr.J. N. Reynolds left for Boise Valley
Saturday. His school began Sept. 5th.
Rev. p. Phelps. the n. E. pastor At
Vale, Oregon, spent sunday In Emmett.
Mr.. Alex Goold says hop picking don't
pay. Old pickers say 1t was tough job.
McAdams took load Of fruit and veg
etables TO the Basin Wednesday.
Alvin Meyers came down from the Ba-
sin on Friday. He returned the first OF
the week.
Will Woody has moved over from Boise.
He is living in the property vacated by
George Womack.
Donald Mclean who bought J. Carteri
farm was over here Thursday night.
Judge Badley WAS In town Saturday
The Madam was III and could not attend
the Relief Corps Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Stanley has moved into her house
where Mr.. Smithson lived.
Mrs. Shepherd OF Pearl is visiting
Mrs. Andy Kelley Of Emmett.
Will Womack, Ellis Knousc aud hi
two sisters, and Miss Nettie Lewis return
ed Saturday from their outing At tn
Lakes In Long Valley.
For Sale.
Good dry WOOD At % per cord. Sever
miles below Emmett.
]. seitz.
The party who lost their heart at th
4 ball last Friday night can have the sam
by calling At this of3ce. They must b
0 some what chicken hearted.
Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Langrois
Sept 5th l2}h boy. Will stands 1T tn
head OF list aud is highly pleased. Mr.
Oakes says they are doing well.
Preparatory To making a change
nv business will sell my entire stock {
harness and ssdlery goods at cost for tt
next thirty days See ad. j. q. Lucu
Mr.. Cartwright took his family to Boi
5 Monday where they will remain durir
1 lut NlultI tud otua tictt itttit kht
school, but Mr.. c. will remain in En-
nett In the mercantile business.
Some fellow got away with three calv
and the owners got an officer after hi
and neither has come into court.
They both ought too; for one destro
- character and life with strong drink al
- the other steals. Which Of the two is o
guilty, The Bible says "All haved sin
20 ed" aud Thou shalt not steal" an
By mo drunkard shall enter the kingdom
n heaven" The women will have chan
4. 70 vote this fall and some are waiting
Nc see the result.
Two Mormon missionaries, Call a
- Stoney by name, have been visiting Il
vacinity during the past week. The
q E. pastor invited Rev. Mr.. Call 10 ma
short address Sunday eve which he d
NTAEKTD rnusrwosrHr RI
w sons In this state 70 manage our business
their own and nearby counties II Is mainly
- nco work conducted ~ home. Salary strait
100 year and expenscs-dehnite. bonsnde.
y more. no less s~iery. Monthly ~. Refercnc
Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. n
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09

The officers OF the Emmett Lodge No. 80
|. o. G. 7. for this quarter are As follows;
c. 7. A. Hall, v. T. Mrs. A. h.Church
Seoy. Mrs Josie worden. Financial Sec.
Ms. s. Lick, Treas. Mrs. J. N. Martin,
c., T. W. Atkinson, Marshal. Mr.. Hale
Newby. Guard. Mr.. George Weston,
P. G. T. Nrs. La Nina z. Goold. Sentine
Mn. Florence Hall. L d., H. Tlmmons
The lodge ~ill meet In the G. A. r
Hall every Monday a. 8 p. n.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09

Mr.. ]. N. Martin has secured two boxes
of Ben Bakers fine peaches Only two
doz in each box; the smslies, Is lo aud
the largest 12I inches in circumference
and it weighs one pound. They viii be
sent to the Omaha Exp sition- br'as any
choice fruit 10 this Odice and ne will
repsck and ship Il free Of expen'c-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves ind<bt'
ed 70 The Emmett Index on back sub
scription please cal. and settle the account
with me. T. W. Atkinsos.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09

C;csn blood means q clean skin No
beauty without il Csscarcts, Candy Csthar'
TIC clean your blood and keep II clean, BY
puriticr fron the body. Begin to-day 20
banish pinple-, bcils. blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Casczrets,-beaufy for ten cents- All drug
Eistz, satifaction guaranteed, loc, 1se, boc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
FOR SALE.

sl70o-4o acres highly improved farm.
100 tons OF hay and $50 gallons Of black
berries last year. Some peaches this sea
son that measured lit inches in circum'
ference. All kinds Of fruit and plenty ol
water to irrigste with. This place oui,
one mile from Emmett cash and
balance on time. Call at Index Office
for particulars
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
NOW is THE TIME
TO HAVE YOUR
DENTAL
WORK

DONE BY DIX LEEKINZY.
SURGEON DENTIST.
Late OF the East 30 years In the Pro-
fession- Teeth extracted without pain
so cts. FULL SET OF TEETH. FROM
ere TO $50. ALL WORK GUARAN.
TEED.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09

Eduenss Tear Bswe1s WftA Caseerss&
C.,dy Csthartie, cure ocnstipstiou forever
loc. Uc- nc O. c. fzil, drugRists refund monsy'
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
Sweet Items
The health Of tho people is good.

The health Of the people Is good
The thrashing Is nearly all done
Bear have become TOO plentiful on
Souaw creek and vicinity.
q. II. Greer and others arc out from
Meridian putting up peaches
B. r L. Psstcr has = crew at work re-
pairing the Psyette bridge al Marsh
The roads are much improved oy the
recent rains, aod the tesnsters are hap
py. There is nearly a constant sffing oil
teams 90 the Dry Buck road with ium-
Der, shackes, posts, wood, etc.
Squires
w.R. C. Social held at J. II. Smiths
grove August 9th 1895. for the benefit
or the Idaho Volunteers in the Hospital
at Manila. Sold Ice cream and cake 70
the amount OF ...-.......-.----.e .elo'oo
Donatioas ..-.'-- ~, ,35
Total ------..-..--..-...-. ~-i' ~
Exnenses a, IS
Fremoat W. q. c.. No Q. wishes 70
thank MIR. and Mrs J. e. Smith fF the
nse OF their lawn, and to all those who SC
kindly aud willing aided In making the
social a success.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1898-09-09
For Sale.

Blacksmith Shop s8 by so
feet. Complete set Of tools.
The best location and lars-
est shop IN Emmett. Only
$3.50. Terms easy. This is
o. snap.
c. p. Bilderback.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-31
THE PHILIPPINES QUESTION.
Grounds on Which the joint Commits
sion WINS PrOnOsed.

WASHINGTON, July 3O.--While the Cab
met was in session to-day a significant
cablegram was received from Admiral
Dewey. 1t announced the arrival of Major
General Merritt and the expedition with
him at Manila, but graphically painted the
uncertainties as to the future there. The
dispatch, which has not been made public
save in its unimportant features, largely
guided the Cabinet in it's disposition of the
Philippine problem. Without mincing his
words Admiral Dewey announced that
Aguinaldo had assumed a bold attitude of
defiance and that there were strong indica-
lions the Philippine insurgents themselves
would have to be fought. Based on his de-
piction of the gravity of the situation there,
it would take 10000 soldiers from this coun-
try to cope with the insurgents. The de-
ferment of final disposition of the Philip
pine problem was based on substantially the
following grounds:
First-That the United States has no salts
factory knowledge of existing conditions
there.
Second-Nothing is known of what obli-
cations were incurred as between the United
States forces and the Philippine insurgents.
'Third-The present defiant attitude Of
the insurgents is unknown.
"Fourth-The extent to which Aguinaldo
controls the islands of the Philippine group
is unknown.
Fifth = Incident to the foregoing it is
not known what would have to be done by
this government in subjugating the in
surgent forces, the Spanish and the ma
tives."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-31

1t up years before. It's weight when first
found could not have exceeded twelva
pounds but when Mr.. Hammond lifted Ii
ten years after it had more than doubled
it's weight.
About six years ago Mr. H. H Hammond
lain and set it upon the granite step at the
right of the front door. A butcher passing
at the time weighed it with his steelyards,
and it tipped the balance at forty-one
pounds A few years ago the same butcher
put it in the scales again His steelyards
the rock easily tipped the balance at the
utmost limit of the steelyards Since then
it has been weighed, but Mr. Hammond
says that since it was first set where the
sun can shine upon it continually 1t has in
creased in size very rapidly, SO rapidly that
the neighbors have remarked the growth
Ii weighs at the present time not less than
sixty-tive pounds. 1t seems to be a solid
flint and measures three feet in circumfer-
ence around the ends and about two ana
half feet in circumference at the sides The
surface IS smooth nearly to the shining
point, except the surface which II rests
upon. Upon that side the rough indenta-
tions made by the projecting ledge on which
it sat for years has grown broader
Looking at the rock from directly above
ii as it sits upon the doorstep there is
close resemblance to the top of a human
head in it, a head with wide, slOpfng f0re-
head, very broad at the ears and rounding
as phrenologists mark it. The rock Is an
object of interest to those who travel past
the Hammond farm. and 1t is frequently ex-
amined by neighbors, some Of whom aver
that the growth from year to year may De
seen with the eye. Large sums have been
offered for the curiosity by visiting rustlca-
tors, but Mr.. Hammond will not part with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-31

determined to set up his new republic. I'm
fortunately his business abilities were not
upon a par with his music talents, and he
fell an easy prey to the INSCRIPTIONS. In
1852 he purchased 125,OOO acres of wild land
ON what is known as Kettle creek, and be-
gan the erection of a town upon the side of
a picturesque mountain. He also began
the castle which was to be his home and
resting place when he was not actively en-
gagged in his musical pursuits. A
church, hotel, business places and
hundreds of dwellings soon found
being in this mountain wilder
ness, and 1900 of the sons and daughters of
Norway came to the new colony to dwell.
Meantime, while the work of building the
colony and town was progressing Ole Bull
was keeping his engagements in various
parts of the country, charming thousands
and thousands with his marvellous music.
He was in California when the news reached
him that the titles to his Pennsylvania
property were worthless. The man of whom
the land was purchased had neither right
nor title to that which he had sold him.
The real owner of the territory was
Quaker, a man who had no part in the swim
die and who used his best efforts to help Ole
Bull to recover his money All efforts were
unavailing, however. All the satisfaction
he could obtain was the defiant statement:
We'll, / have your money; you can do
your worst"
And the worst was tamely to submit to
the swindle, for with money all gone and
health impaired by the mental strain and
disappointment of failure the great must
clan was unable to cope with the willy
er by several hundred thousand dollars. A
few who had come to the colony remained
and repurchased their homes of the lawful
owner, but the greater number departed
sorrowful, but in no wise blaming their
would-be benefactor. Only a little hamlet
to-day marks the site of the promising col
ony Of nearly half a century ago, and the
castle of the violinist is an almost obiter-
ated ruin. The forest has reclaimed the
land about it, and where the notes OF the
violin once Weakened the echoes the song of
the wild bird now breaks the solitude.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-31
BARRED WIRE in WAR.
The Spanish Method of Making "TrO-
chasv with 1t.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
Many accounts of the operations at Santi-
ago and other places in Cuba show that
barbed wire plays an important part in the
defense of the island. 1t has been known
ever since the revolution began in Cuba
that the Spanish trocha or dead line was
marked with barbed wire, but until the
United States troops reached the island
there were only indistinct ideas as to how
the wire was used and to what extent it
became an impeachment TO an invading OPP
posing force.
1t was believed by many that these
barbed-wire abatiS were simply wire fences
of from four to eight feet high but it has
been found that they are not built on the
fence plan. The wire is stretched from tree
strand will be fastened to a stump, and
from there to a height of eight or ten feet
on a tree. then down again to the next
tree to a height of three or four feet from
the ground. In this way hedges with six
or eight strands of barbed wire are run
along for miles, the construction being so
look for individual strands. The whole
forms a formidable barrier.
This style of abatiS is popular in all south
ern countries, and has been used wherever
there has been a war since barbed wire be-
came commercial commodity. The only
thing like a barbed-wire hedge used in the
civil war was telegraph-wire hedge at
1t has been said by the Cuban and South
American leaders that the barbed wire is
superior to wood abatis made from limbs of
trees because the wood can be torn to pieces
by artillery fire, and. once down, the forces
can march through the breach. 1t can also
be set on fire. The barbed-wire abatis cam
not be destroyed in that way, and Thomas
A. Edison has suggested that a dynamo
might make the collection of wire strands
exceedingly hard to handle. But 1t does not
appear that the scientific methods have been
employed by the Spaniards. and their wire
hedges were simply irregular, obstinate and
most uncomfortable things which yielded,
however, to the nippers with which the
troops were supplied
The large manufacturers of barbed wire
say that while great quantities of their
product were sent to Cuba during the last
two years they have no means of Knowing
how much of it was used in building de-
fensive works. They discredit the report
carried many tons of barbed wire to be
used in building hedges similar to those
used in Cuba. They believe that much wire
has been sent there, but they say that Ii
will be used for purposes CT peace and not
for war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-31
SLIPPED INTO CADIz HARBoR.
Admiral Camara's Fleet Has Stolen
Back to It's Starting Point.

NEW YORK, July 9O.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Gibraltar says: Admiral
Camara's squadron, consisting of the flag
ship Pelayo, the Emperador Carlos V, the
Rapido the Patria, the Benos Ayres, the
Audaz and the ~Pielago, left Cartagena
Tuesday afternoon, and passing through the
Straits of Gibraltar at night, without being
observed. arrived on Wednesday morning at
Cadiz The Lepanto and two torpedo boats
remain at Cartagena. Admiral Camara's
arrival at Cadiz aroused no enthusiasm what
ever among the people, who, on account of
the rigorous press censorship, remain in
ignorance of everything going on in the
outside world
while in Cadiz on Wednesday the Trib-
une correspondent noticed that the unver-
sal desire of the civilian population remain
ing there was for peace at any price. Every
one seemed heartily sick of the war. The
losses to commercial classes, owing, to the
complete stagnation of business of every
description, has told terribly upon the mer-
chants, and the only persons who at all
favor continuing the war are a few mill
tary officials and functonaries.
General Orehan, the newly-appointed
commander of the defenses at Cadiz, is
Fastening the construction of new batteries.
Much of the coast defense artillery in po-
stion consists of old-fashioned pieces, and
there is a great deficiency in ammunition
for the new Krupp guns recently mounted