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The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
TESTIMONY OF A NEGREsS.
on. Ruckner Saws Johnson Jordan
Killed J. =. Collins.

rr,. Buckner SAYS Johnson Jordan
Killed J. =. Collins.
Topeka. Kansas, Dec. 13-Ella
p,ckner, negress, testified IN the
Collins case this afternoon that
Iobnson Jordan, the negro who
.uore thas he was hired by John
uo,rv Collins to "do some killing"
!. the murderer of j. S. Collins, She
,o;d that Jordan confessed to her
,hortlv after the murder, and when
,ba two were quarreling, that he
t;llad Collins. She said Jordan had
. nistol at the time and threatened
10 kill her. She repeated a remark
that she made TO Jordan at the time,
that he must have secured a new
suit of clothes, shoes and hat for
doing the job. Jordan's answer was,
according to witness:
"Yes, l killed Collins, and l want
to saw I got money for doing it. I've
oot more nerve than lots of these
niepers in Topeka, and 1 don't ask
m one to take care of me-"
The came witness testified that be
had been arrested by the Topeka
police
She claims to have seen a man on
the roof OF the kitchen OF the Collins
residence on the morning of the
murder, and about the time OF the
shooting. This evidence was shaken
when the prosecution brought out
tha fact that the witness had not
borne good reputation in Topeka.
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
New Fvecu,ive Mansion

Washington, ID. O., Dec. l3.--
When the sundry civil Appropriation
bill comes before the House for con.
sideration it is the intention Of Rep
resentative Dockery, Of Missouri, to
move an amendment providing for
the erection OF new executive
mansion. The sentiment for the
construction Of residence for the
President in keeping with the dign!-
ty OF the nation il growing stronger
every day, and it is generally belieE-
ed some provision will be made for
it at this session. Hr. Dockery, who
declined TO be a candidate for the
next congress. desires TO round out
his career in congress by being the
author OF the amendment which will
provide for a new presidential resi-
dence. He has talked the matter
over with some Of his congressional
friends and there - 40 agreement
amony them not 10 Introduce legis.
lation of this character, but TO per-
nit him to have the honor Of doing
go as one of his fnaI acts as a MEM
bar of congress.
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22

rL5rr. I-a ll-.e H
UNEQUAL 20 -L- 5-rf---
and IL life was yir.GeH
up 70 the fearful pl-s....
For six long year. ! --- p
fered untold L--sy. j
was covered with ~
and ulcers from heal -
FOOT. and no la1G-a
can express ny le--1--
osw1rs during tho
years. / lad the beet
medical .r-a-Erl-- 5rF-
eraI ynv=lc-ar7 E10e
siyelv treated ne. tz-- l.i
-.g ~ ~ r-5s-l=r- TIE r. H-
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
STORY OF A SACRIFICE.
Sale OF New York House Recalls Tom
O'Brien and ANNE Gray.
He Is CONVICT, SHE IS DEAD.

New York-The sale under mort
cage for $4,000 Of the brown stone
house at 102 West FCrty-sizth street
shows the sacrifice of woman who
loved. Annie Gray, who today sleeps
in an unmarked grave, while the man
she saved from the guillotine is q
convict in New Caledonia The
money represented by the mortgage
was spent by Annie Gray TO save
the life Of Buneo King Tom O'Brien
VIXEN be was On trial for the murder
of kid" Waddell in Paris in the
a,tumn of 1895. Taking the money
she went to Paris to testify in behalf
of the man who had deserted her
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
STICKS TO SILVER.
Views of Bland, Bailey, Mcmillan and Other
House Democrats on the Subject.

''%'~ ~ N'N'~t SN''~J' ''~'''''0N'' 1870
House Democrats on the Subject.
Washington, D. O.. Dec. II
Congressman Bland of Ms ouri,
when informed to day that a leading
New York paper had published con
spicuously a statement tina. Bryan
was ready to drop the money ques
ton and might use his Influence in
the next contest to sidetrack silver,
remarked:
Those people in New York" said
the Missourian, "only wish we would
let that matter drop Silver is
stronger to day than it was two
years ago and the republicans can
make up their minds that the same
old plank will be in our next plat
! form
Leader Bailey takes the same view
a2d insists that Bryan and silver
will be the next combination. Nc
| MILAN and other well-knOwn House
democrats talk as if silver will cfr.
tainly be kept in the van
Senator'S Morgan, Cockrsll, Yes,
Allen, Stewart, both Of toe Jones
and, in fact, senators in the demo
cratic, populist, aud silver republican
circles lean decidedly to the opinion
that no issue can crowd out silver
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
There Were Two of Them.

Here is a story told of Patrick
OMAR, a private in the Ninth regu
lars, says the New York Tribune.
Not long ago he went to the colonel
who was a severe disciplinarian, for
a two weeks leave of absence.
"WelI," said the colonel, "@hat
do you want a two weeks furlough
for?1
Pa, rick answered: My wolfe is
very sick, and the children are not
well, and if We didn't mind, she
would like to have me home for a
few weeks to give her bit of assist
ance."
The colcnel eyed him for a few
minute and said: Patrick, l might
grant your request, but l got a letter
from your wife this morning saying
that she didn't want you home; that
YOU were a nuisance and raised the
devil whenever you went there She
hopes I won't let you have any more
furloughs."
"That settles it. suppose can
get the furlough?"
mo, I'm afraid not, Patrick /
wouldn't be we'll for me TO do so
under the circumstances
It was Patrick's turn now to ey
the colonel, as be started for To
door.
"Colonel can I say something t
yez?" ...r
"Certainly Patrick; what is itFa
"You won't get mad, colonel, II
say it." -,
..Certainly not Patrick; what is it!
Il want to say that there are tw
splendid liars in this room, and II
one of them. / was never Marie
in me- loife.
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22

A stomachfuI of undigested food
is about as unhealthy mass as one
can we'll imagine.
What can be done with ltE
There it stays. It won't digest
1t churns up, fermenss and decays;
becomes poisonous (as all putrld
matter does and causes great pain
and deep seated disorders.
In order TO change all this. take
Shaker Digestive Cordial
It stops fermentation and decay
at once so that no more polsons are
created
t. clears the stomach OF polsons
already there. It helps il to turn
the food that remains into hsalthtul
nourishment. It strengthens the
stomach for the next meal
Here is the whole philosophy and
cure of indigestion IL few words 5
And what's more it's all true. Try it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial Is for
sale by druggists, price 1oc to 81 a
bottle.
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
VGILANTES GATHERING.
Gordon of Mob Surrounds the
Jail at Alma, Neb.

Franklin, Neb, Dec I5-This
section is in high state of excite
ment over the assassination Of Peter
Kreichbaum,a and mob of infuriatad
farmers are to night making vigOr
Gus efforts to lynch James Truman
and VIM. Cole, alleged murderers-
They were taken from the local Jail
at noon and conveyed to the Alma
prisoo, Sheriff Boyd AID posse being
pursEe} by Feveral enraged citizens
tn VIII ,fe- Ii@'ance.
A coc lo4 Of the IN b leaders sur
r a j, thg al To night to prevent
the me- beng e moved agaia before
the sjgi'sne e. can gather in sufficient
force to SO m the ii. Scouts are
scattered IL 'y-ry direction 10 night,
calling cut ..- III vigilantes, aud
they s. 20 lrinI into town ia large
nun b8re, nrm Il and ready for t.
fight, which is sure 10 follow the
storming Of the jail, as Sheriff Boyd
has 4 force Of determined deputies
aud will fight. No state troops have
been called for, as none are in the
state.
The alleged murderers and their
victim have been men of wealth and
prominence in this section many
years. All reside few miles from
Franklin, on adjoining farms, the
finest in the state. The develop
ments indicate a. months preparation
for the murder Two weeks ago
Peter Kreichbaum, who was a
bachelor, suddenly disappeared. He
had drawn $1,000 at that tima for
the sale of stock from the local bank
and CARRIED the money to his home
4 week later Cole and Tunman
were noticed in possession OF his
farm, selling stock, vehicles, etc In
answer to questions they asserted
tha6 Kreichbaum had left the cOun
try and cold everything to them.
They exhibited lease aud deed In
evidence aud attempted to haYe the
same recorded, but the clerk became
suspicious because in the alleged
signature of Kreich baum his name
was misspelled. A brother of the
missing man was LOtitied and came
here from Burlington laQt week,
Offering $1,000 reward for evidence
as to his brothers whereabouts.
This started large number OF per-
sons to work In the meantime
Tunman and Cole continued to sell
property from the farm.
Last night a searching party
noticed some fresh earth in desert
ed hog pen, and upon digging dis
covered the body of the farmer. He
had been cut to pieces with an ak
the head being severed. In addition
he had been repeatedly shot The
Sheriff at once started for the Col'
residence, end found Tunman there
too. Both men started for thell
guns, but were captured after a des
perate struggle. Four Winchester
and bushel of shells were found II
the residence ready for use.
On December 2nd, County Cler
Morris asserts, the prisoners cam
to him with the lease, which the.
new assert Kreichbaum signed, an'
got him to prepare it. The author
ties believe the murder was arrange
at that time, and that the deed wa
committed for gain
The people involved are considere
wealthy, and all belonged to th
= same church The Alma jail can ne
hope to resist the mob, as the men
bers are determined to get the priI
oners if it takes all winter. Viii
;, the people of Alma deplore tt
. affair, they are not aiding the Sheri
to resist the vigilantes.
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22

daring work He was also with the
famous Lopez expedition.
The story of the embSzzler's dual
life became known through confes-
sion which he left and which was
signed &c W. Fagin' in order that
the author might be known
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22

and she spent the last cent. O'Brien
saved his neck. Annie Gray died
penniless. The sale of the house
shows the posthumous truth of her
sacrifice
. OBrien had many staunch friends
in his day. He killed the closest of
them, "Kid" Waddell, and neglected
and i'll treated the woman who, de-
spite his coldness, made the greatest
sacrifice to save his life. Waddell
and Q Brien left the woman behind
when there was no place in America
where they could live with safety
The Kid" was spoken of IS the
inventor Of the gold brick" swindle
He was slight man. careful of his
appearance, and OF excellent address
O'Brien was Of rougher type and
was known TO be free with his pistol
O'Briea and George W Post
played cards with Rufus ". Peck in
Albany, \. Y Peck was so years
old This game cost him $4,000
OBrien was facing a long term in
prison, but Samuel Nelson gave
bonds for him-SIO,00O He fed to
Europe, but was arrested in Liver
pool, sent back to Albany, AMI sen
fenced to 10 years in Clinton Prison
A writ of habeas corpus was obtained
and the "Buuco King" was taken to
Utica He and his jailer went to
Bagg's Hotel. The prisoner was not
there in the morning. This escape
is said to have cost ''Kid" Waddeli
$4,000. O'Brien reached Havre on
a sailing vessel, bat was arrested
He escaped again.
He went to Argentina and later
became en- army officer in Hayti
Afterward he joined Waddell il
Paris. The Kid had been pros
porous, and the story was that
O'Brien demanded large sum o
money from him and did not get it
They quarrelei and then met ont
morning and O'Brien opened fire
Waddell was shot FIVE times
The "Buuco King" pleaded self
defense. His counsel obtained al
adjournment until Miss Gray arrived
from New York with money il
plenty and swore that Waddell hac
been seeking O'Brien' life for years
Thus he escaped capital punishment
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
Too Much Married.
air County Democrat /;

a Clair County Democrat;
d. W. Holt, who conducted tent
gallery near the Democrat Office a
few months ago, but is now in the
ssms business in Weaubleau, was
married in October to Miss Ida Bar
nsy, stepdaughter of John R Pace,
Of Washington township On Mon
day a lady arrived in Osceola from
Topeka, Kas, and announced that
she had been married to Holt four
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those Who have never Lad Blood Poi
son can not know what desperate con-
dition it can prodnce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation % another, inficting its
taint upon countless innocent ones.
60 800 asr, wa s~0rulated with poison
80 -.s-.... r i. .--.. ~ -sf~- with E.JOd
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22

see the girls in another column carr T7.it, 3 ing
gsJ Tor making wine II is worth reading
sbout Speer Of New Jersey makes wine from
the same grape. His wines are UnBuFpssseI
by any in the world
Females and Weakly Persons
a. this sesson should Use Speer's Port Grape
Vine PHYSICIANS recommend y 2 ttrrnE ~
euinz AMI blood purifying tonic ana Ehs Dss'
wine 10 be obtained
The Butler weekly times., 1898-12-22

Are you lacking in strength and en-
ergy? Are you nervous, respondent,
irritable constipated ani generally run
down IN health2 If so, your torpid, and
a few doses or Herbine will cure you.
Herbine has no equal as a health re-
stOrer II l. Tucker
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08

Miss Viola Allen in "lhe Christian
played an engagement at the Columbia
Theatre in Brooklyn Borough last week
breaking all records Of receipts at regular
pricos. Monday evening (the asth.. inst.')
sle begins an indefinite run at the Garden
Theatre, Manhatten Borough. which Will
undoubtedly continue until late in April.
The great advance sale ut the Garden
Theatre, the demand eIuonding over q
month ahead, indicates that Miss A lon
will continue her record-breaking career
at this house. The success OF "The Christ.
ian" i, hardly appreciated by the casual
reader of theatrical news. Miss Aliens
receipts for the 40 performances she played
at the Knickerbockor Theatre beginning
october 10, were s79,64a.oo Previously to
opening at the knicksrbocker Theatre,
she played to S2O. 93G. rs in Albany, Wash.
ington and Providence In eighteen per-
formancss, making her receipts for 67 per-
formances 500, 59s.75. or an average OF
$l,501 II for each performance. This Is
,hs greatest record ever made by dra-
matte attraction at regular prices In
America. .s.ss nue.. ,.s.. s..-..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,.
SHORE ACRES,

II plays may be measured by the impres.
sion they leave behind, then is Shore
Acres ihesweetest and pursst and truest
stoTy the stage has told us in years. Ihe
description the pen may give is made
quate, "Shore Acre, Is as nearly the
le' feet realization OF the pastoral play as
play writers have yet attained. Its chief.
est beauty is is simplicity. The chid
may follow it .intelligentIy, amt, best OF
all. will be all tho better for seeing and
hearing it, as Will also It's elders.
I'm the ineffably charming series Of
humble stage pictures shown in "Shore
Acres one can find realism in its trusst
sense mot naturalisIn) joined with subtle
poetic suggestion. While tho eye can see
every material detail, reproduced with a
fidelity almost new 10 the stuge art, the
mind Inds countless touches of patho,. Or
inner motive suggested. In the benign
smile lighting up Or fading from the face
Of 'uncle Nathaniel" in the handling OF
the old gun, or tho solitary revery. with
its quaint by.play in the last act, the i'm
agnation can pi;ture an unwrltten story,
tho early lifo struggles of noble heart.
Ono Of the pleasing features Of the sue.
cess ''Shoro Acres has had, is found in
tho expressions Of noted English actors
and writer's. Mr. Hall Ca!ne admitted
the play was revelation to him and in
speaking of it he said it was urquestion-
ably the finest pastoral play in the Eng
lish Language, and that its author was a
genius. Henry Irving was fully as en-
thusiastic and hs never fails to recon.
mend tho play to his friends. Space will
not admit of the many other fine tributes
Shore Acres has had bestowed upon 1t.
The present SEASON is its seventh, and us
tho management has had entire new
scenery prepared for it and means to pre-
sent 1T with an admirable company, there
can be no question Of its success. Ar
rangcments have been made to present
Mr. Elerne's play at Grand Opera House
on Salu day night. - ..-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08

CHARITY BESS.

Tho advance sulo of seats for the Maude
Hilman Company's engagement hero AT
ths Grand Opera House all next week.
opens to. day, and the present indications
are that there will he a large attendance
Monday night to SEQ Charity Bess' the
opening play. Manager Smelling has Sc
cured the sole rights to the piece together
with all the scenery used in tho original
productions and will present it in equally
as good a manner as when seen at regular
prices. Many of tho other plays to bs Civ
en- during the weeks engagement will
also be seen for the first time Mt chenp
prices and each will be staged with special
scenery and effects carried by the COM
pany, of which they have special car
load. Miss Hillman's supporting com.
pany this season is the strongest and best
she has ever had, and the members as we'll
as the popular little star are receiving
great praise for their excellent work
wherever they have appeared. Tho plays
will be presented in the order announced
in the advertising columns with no
changes whatever. Mat!nees will be given
daily commencing Tuesday. sas2sa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08

st. Joseph. Mo-. Dec. s,-A run was
made on the Central Savings bank OF
ST. Joseph Tuesday afternoon. Deposit
urs drew out 100000 in two hours. The
run was the result of the failure of
Grant Gillett. the Kansas cattle
plunger. The bank held about $4,000
Of Gillett paper. This came out in Il
lawsuit brought by Kansas City COM
mission firm to gain possession of some
of Gilletts cattle that was attached by
the bank. Officers of the bank posted
a notice yesterday advising depositors
that written notice would be required
from those who desire to withdraw
funds. The banks deposits are $500, 900
but it has only $4,000 cash on hand,
and this course was talscn to prevent
more serious trouble.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
DISORDERLy CUBA\S.
In Celebrating tn Anniversary
=. They Violate Regulations.
MARCHED, ARMED In SANTIAGO.

Fired II Number of Shots, some Of
which struck Colonel Sergeant
Tent, while Others Put Cathedral
Bell Ringers To Flight.
Santiago de Cuba, Dec. 8.-Yesterday
was the anniversary of the death Of
General Antonio Maceo and was cele-
brated among the Cubans in Santiago.
A memorial service was held in the
morning in the cathedral, which was
crowded. Less than two years ago the
same cathedral witnessed Te Deum
sung by the same choir in celebration
of MaceOs death. Then the cathedral
was draped with Spanish colors. Yes
terday the entire edifice was in black,
interspersed with a few Cuban EN-
b!ems.
Considerable annoyance was oc-
casioned to the United States author
tiles by the fact that some 10 men,
Cubans, marched the entire length OF
st. Thomas street, armed with rifles
and machetes, although all Cubans are
we'll aware that such conduct Is strictly
against the regulations. armed bodies
other than United States troops rot
being allowed.
The offenders in question did not ask
permission to march armed. and their
intention was not made known to the
American authorities. Indeed. the
cathedral had been reached by the
paraders before the fact was reported
to headquarters.
Colonel Beacon. who is in chief COM
mand here during the absence Of Cen
cral Wood. Immediately called upon the
mayor regarding the affair, and was by
him referred to Colonel Garcia, who
sent an orderly directing the immedi-
ate appearance of the offenders at
headquarters.
Meanwhile the armed squad had fired
three volleys. many using ball cart
ridges. whose bullets, striking the up
rcr portions nf the cathedral, caused
tha bell ringers to flee from their post.
In less than quarter of an hour an
officer from the Fifth immune regiment
arrived at headquarters with mes
sage from Colonel Sergeant stating that
several bullets had struck his tent at
different points and asking information
as to the cause Colonel Garcia said
HP WIS unueT the impression tIldt tne
men used blank cartridges and that
the United States authorities had been
notified of the intention of a number
to march armed in connection with the
celebration.
Colonel Beacon reported that he
knew nothing Of it, and that the Gu
bans had evidently done their best to
conceal their purpose. He then ordered
Colonel Garcia not to allow his men
10 attend the evening procession armed.
and said he would permit the contn-
uance Of the morning procession only
with the distinct understanding that
there was to be no firing. The sole
reason why the offenders were not ar
rested was that they were within the
cathedral limits at the time.
An overflow meeting was held in the
theater, with music and speeches. none
antagonistic to the Americans. After
ward procession of 5000 people pa
raded through the principal streets to
the house where Maceo was born. and
formally affixed brass tablet CONF
merative of that event.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Increased Army BilI Presented.

Washington. DEC. S.-Rrprnsentativc
Hull. chairman of the house committee
on military affairs yesterday intro
duced a bill increasing The regular
army to approximately 100 900 men. The
bill was framed at the war department.
and has the approval Of the secretary
of war. 1t Is not the bill framed by Cen
eral Miles, as this measure has not the
high rank proposed by the Miles bill.
and some of the appointments are open
to officers of the volunteer or from civil
life. 1t provides for lieutenant gen
eral and what is considered n sufficient
increase of majors and brigadier gen
erals to command an army of 100000
men scattered from Porto Rico to Ma
Mia. All officers and men serving in
sub-tropical countries are to have an
increase of 25 per cent. in pay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08

Princeton, N. j., Dec. S.-Former
President Grover Cleveland was inter-
viewed yesterday on the new policy of
the United States. and dictated the fol-
lowing: II wish to say that l am ar
IDENTIFY opposed to every feature Of this
annexation and expansion policy. The
public ought to known pretty well what
my convictions are from the Hawaiian
question during my administration.
have not changed my mind and re-
main opposed to all this annexation,
from Hawaii to the Philippines"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Mine ON cials Seriously Injured

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. S.-A serious
explosion of gas occurred in No.
mine of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany at Pittston Tuesday night
fire broke out in the mine Monday,
and on Tuesday night Alexander Bry-
den, general superintendent. Alexander
Allen, superintendent of mining en-
gineers William Campbell. mine fore
man, and Thomas Cook, mine foreman,
entered the mine to investigate. In
going through some old workings Il
body of gas was ignited and the ex-
plosion followed. All four men werr
hurled a considerable distance by the
force of the explosion. and their faces
and hands badly burned. 1t Is feared
SUPERINTENDENT Allen will die.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Hobson Going to Manila.

New York, Dec. 8.-Assistant Naval
Constructor Hobson will so to Manila
to superintend the raising of the sunken
war vessels. He expects to leave about
the Goth of this month. Hobson will
shortly visit his home in Alabama, but
only expects to stay three or four days.
He has not yet given up hopes of sue
cessfully raising the Colon. but is
doubtful whether or not the navy de-
partment can be induced to go to fur
ther expense in this work,