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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. ANYBODY
can try it who has lame back and
weak kidneys, malaria or nervous
troubles We mean he can cure
himself right away by taking Elec'
trio Bitters. This medicine tones
up the whole system, and acts as a
stimulant to the liver and kidneys,
is a blood purifier and nerve tonic.
It cures constipation, headache,
fainting spells, sleeplessness and
melancholy. 1t is purely vegetable
mild laxative, and restores the sys
tenn to it's natural vigor. Try Elec-
tric Bitters and be convinced that
they are a miracle workers. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only soc tot
tie at 81 L fuckers drugstore.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Millions Given Away.
ashore.

It is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in
the land who are not afraid to be
generous 10 the needy and suffering.
The proprietors of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, colds
and coughs, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
remedy; and have the satisfaction of
knowing that it has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless cases. Asth-
ma, bronchitis, hoarseness and all
diseases of the throat, chest and
lungs are surely cured by it. Call
on FL L Tucker, druggist, and get 6
trial bottle free. Regular size SOC
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed,
or price refunded.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
RICH Hii.h ABLAZE.
Two LIvery StnD,rs, Four Black smith
Shop, Wagon Shop, a Paint Shop
AMI O,h.r Property Consumed.

NONE OF THE PROPERTY INSURED.
Review, May e4th.
Ole o the most disastrous fires
that ever visit 4 Rich Hill occurred
at l clock this afternoon.
The iiea va l3cased in the frame
row on tbs sou'h eide OF Maple
street, between fifth and sixth
streets, and ragged furiously from the
very beginning. The fire company
was promptly on the ground, but
was rem 1ered practically ine ffcient
by reason of the low pressure of the
water system. In an incredible
short period of time the entire block
was enveloped in flames, and the
blaze leaped across the street and
Tapped up number of buildings in
the opposite block.
The fire originated in the rear of
the old building known as the Quill.
Ian livery barn, and quickly spread
to the adjacent buildings. The barn
where the fire originated was un-
occupied, as was also the building
on the corner adjacent. A small
building, also unoccupied, between
the barn and Cooks blacksmith
shot, was fuel for the flames, which
leaped to Cooks shop, and from
there to Albert Weik's wagon and
carriage shop. Tom Lees livery
barn came next, along with the har-
ness and eaddlery shop Of Fred
Pfitzenmaer The entire block was
ablaze at once, and the heat was
intense. The flames next attacked
the Jake Sherrick's second hand
store, Cady's blacksmith shop, Her
man Schwamb's wagon shop, an
other blacksmith shop owned by
Mr.. Cook, and ware room at the
rear of the s. 3 Coles implement
store. All of the property was de-
stroyed, and it was only by the
heroic efforts of the fire company,
assisted by our citizens, that the
flames were stayed from doing still
further damage.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Warmest IN Camp.

Sedalia Sentinel.
Fred H. Walden, of Sedalia, who
was q trumpeter in Company d, but
who WAS transferred to his former
company, Il, Of Nevada, writes a let
ter descriptive of the second regi-
ment's departure from Jefferson
Barracks for Chickamauga.
He says that "tte second regi.
ment is the warmest IN camp. We
have the best drilled regiment, best
band, best bugle corps and, IN fact,
best everything. The band takes
well, and Charlie Hertenback puts
it through two hours practice every
afternoon.
The boys went to the river yester-
terday afternoon and did their wash
ing. They are all feeling good and
are anxious to get to the front I
am sure you will hear from Us when
we do"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Post Office Robbed.
IarrisonYille Democrat

Harrisonyille Democrat.
The first post office robbery that
has occurred in our city for years
was perpetrated last Thursday night.
Oue of the windows in the front of
the pos!of1ice book store was broken
out, making al easy entrance iutO
the room, in the back Of which is
the postofice The burglar climbed
over the front delivery window and
dropped down between the tiers OF
mail boxes. He, or they, then went
to the drawer where the change is
kept and got g or So in cash and
about $40 worth of stamps Cash
and stamps to the value of S24 A
were taken.
The burglar then climbed back
into the book store and confscated
cigars, rings and cash to the value
of 81, $3.50 of which was cash. He
then left and with him went all clews
and suspicious. No idea is had as
to who or what he is. He did not
tamper with the postofice safe or
any of the letters. It is probable
from the maneuvers made that home
talent is responsible, but this is
only conjecture.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26

GhdiHc 1tt1H' Son or L Green Near IlIE-
ton Shoots Himself.
Clinton Tribune.
A shocking accident occurred at
the home of E Green, farmer liv.
ing on the Dick McCarty farm six
miles north of Clinton on Thursday
afternoon, aud his only son Charlie
now lies dead
Will Cloe, neighbor boy, aged
% came over TO Mr.. Green's Thurs.
day afternoon. He aod MIR. Green S
son Charlie went into the summer
kitchen and engaged in cleaning up
an old muzz,e loading shot gun.
Their work On the weapon was about
finished when young Cloe broke the
corner off piece of corn bread ly-
ing On the kitchen table and started
across the room to get a drink.
While on his way across the room
with bis back turned to Charlie
Green, who was still working with
the gun, both barrels were discharg-
ed almost simultaneously. Turning
around Cloe was Mortified to see his
companion writhipg on the floor
with blood gushing from a wound
in his stomach.
That his injury was fatal was ap-
parent and also that he only had q
few minutes to live. He was con-
scious to the last, and on being ask
ed how the accident happened repli-
ed that he alone was to blame.
Death came in about thirty minutes
after the fatal shot, and then ano.
ther messenger was dispatched to
meet the doctors and inform them
that their services were not nee ded.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Will Go 10 the Philippines

San Francisco, Cal, May 23.-
Brigadier General Anderson has ar
rived from Portland, Ore, and TO-DAY
will go on board the steamship
Australia, which is already loaded
with supplies aud is ready for the
reception of troops. He will have
charge of the adYarce brigade of the
Manila expedition He is accompa-
MED by Lieutenant Clark of the
fourteenth infantry, who is his aide
de camp,
Major P, R. Jones, who came from
Omaha, will be the quartermaster of
the expedition.
Major r. r. Thompson of the
signal corps, who arrived in Tampa,
will be the chief signal officer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
A Tall Flag Pole.
Nevada Post.

Nevada Post.
4 pole Ill feet tall was raised at
the rouudhouse this afternoon
Three engines and lot of cable
wire were used in the work.
The pole is constructed of three
telegraph peles spliced into one aud
weighs about 10000 pounds
The ceremonies OF flying the big
American flag with its Cuban fellow
will probably take place next
Wednesday.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26

A long legged, strapping young
countryman with Il fne, homes face
and plenty of nerve, rode into Joplin
yesterday morUiag astride magnifi
cent big by horse and asked for a
place to put the animal up and get
mou hful Of 70 "a fer himself. He
was given the infol III alton asked for
and then inquired the latest news of
the war He was in turn asked his
name aud residence and replied that
his home was near Lanigan and that
his name was Norman Brown. He
had read in the papers that men
were wanted to enlist in the cavalry
service of the United States army
and he thought he'd ride his horse
to Jefferson City and enlist. He
''reckoned' nobody cared anything
about him and it would not be much
loss if he was killed. He had saved
up over FIVE hundred dollars expect
ing to get married some day, but his
sweetheart was drowned in the river
few weeks ago and now he had
nothing to live for except TO serve
his country, for he had no "folks."
he was told to 60 to Jefferson City
where Lieut.. Fuller of the regular
army had established recruiting
headquarters for cavalry. About
noon he rode away, refusing to take
500 for his horse. He said he in.
tended to keep her as long as he
lived. She was the only friend he
had-Joplin Herald.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26

A Kansas editor says: Mrs. Jones
called this morning and laid dozen
eggs on our table" This is startling
but perhaps it is true, anything is
liable TO happen out in Kansas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Dress Goods.
The Largest Line, the Lowest Prices.

Fine fancy jacquard, worth 20c, we sell at 15c.
40 inch fine jacquard, worth 40c sell at 30c.
Fine Scotch vovelty, worth Csc sell at SOC.
Arnold Heneretta worth Soc sell at soc.
Fine satin cloth worth S125 we sell at S1.O0
Fine black brocades worth soc sell at Csc
Fine imported brocades worth 75c we sell at soc.
46 inch brocades worth SIPS sell at 81 90.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
that TALK,

While everything is advancing rapidly under
the excitement of the war which exists with
Spain, we still continue to quote YOU
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26

A large assortment of screen wire.
both green and black, also screens
Tor doors and windows at prices to
suit the times.
A.tf FRANK SMITH & SoN.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
ONE MORE FOE FOR SAMPSON
Spanish Squadron at Cadiz Reported
Headed This WAY.

Gibraltar May % An unconfrm-
ed rumor is IN circulation here that
the Spanish squadron at Cadiz is
about to sail for Cuban waters.
A Spanish battery of artillery
arrived this afternoon at San Rogue
seven miles northwest of Gibraltar
and has been placed in position.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26

st, Johns. N. F., May % Captain
Strong, of the brigantine Energy,
which arrived here to-day with a
cargo of salt from Cadiz, reports
that when he left Cadiz a fortnight
ago the greatest activity prevailed
in the naval arsenal there. The two
Hamburg American liners, Columbia
and Nornania purchased to be used
as auxiliary cruisers, and now named
the Rapido and Patris, were bang
rapidly armored, and the warships
reftting ia the harbor were loading
stores aud ammunition.
Captain Strong is convinced that
at the time he was in Cadiz the Span
ish government fully intended to
send this fleet to attack the American
coast cities on the North Atlantic,
preferably Boston. He says the
Spanish populace was bitterly infam-
ed against English and Americans,
and that his crew dared not venture
ashore.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Read our Prices, Call and See the Goods

Good solid coored outing flannel worth y sell at SC
Good solid colored shrting worth Il we sell at sc.
Ceylon india blue calico worth sell al 81!
Brown island L L muslin worth Al sell at 3bc
Fine unbleached muslin worth 81 sell at Sc
Good yard wide bleached muslin worth 81 sell at DC
Good blue overall goods worth 12!, sell at 10c
feather ticking worth l5c sell at 12t.
straw ticking worth 1Oc sell at u.
redt table linen worth 35c sell at zoe.
Fine half bleached worth 35 70 sell at 25c.
Good bleached table linen worth Csc sell at SOC
We you % per oil linens them.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Charlie Green, Son of {. Green Near CIir.
ion Shoots Himself.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
Dry Goods, Notions, Furnishing Goods
and Shoes,

for less money than you bought them i'll the
history of this country We bought goods early
and at the old prices and will give customers
the benefit of our low purchases.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-26
DUVALL & PERCIVAL

Monev to loan on farms at reduced rates'ot
interest. Your notes are payable at our office
snd you find them here when due. We give
you privilege to pay any time. Money ready
as soon rs pApers are signRA.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15

After thinking the matter over, with one
accord Trey promised him that ever after
ward. u he would only withdraw his rash
vow. they would remove their sky pieces.
"Doncl" said Mr.. Moore.
On the following Sunday he entered the
church nc had been accustomed to attend.
Instantly half dozen hats were lowered
TO the level Of ms many laps. Mr.. Moore
took his seat smiling.
People wondered.
Tho incident created q stir, and com.
ment was made on it by the local newsra.
pers. Then the story of Mr.. Mcore's vow
and the consequences were made public.
Other men who had sighed for X ray orbs
saw their opportunity and seized 1t. Mar.
ricd men communed with their wives, low
ers conferred with their sweethcaTts,
brothers pleaded with their sisters.
In consequence the men and women Of
Hutchinson entered into solemn compact
Whereby the fair ones agreed to remove
their hats at all public gatherings and tho
men promised to attend church with pious
regularity. The thing works like charm,
and social reciprocity is pronounced sue
cess In Hutchinson.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
SOCIAL RECIPROCITY,
Women Remove Their Hats In Public
Places. and Men Go to Church.

Places. and Men Go to Church.
Social reciprocity exists in only ono town
In the United States. That Is Hutchin-
scn, Kan. There women remove their
hats In thcatcrs, churches, lecture rooms
and all other places Of public asscmLlagc
In consideration thereof the men go to
church and try to be good.
The movement originated with Ed NJ.
Moore, t.casurcr Of the News company.
Mr.. Moore likes to see what is going on.
II stage beauty is warbling, no wants to
keep one eye on her at least II preacher
II eloquent, Mr.. Moore is never satisfied
unless he can watch his gestures and OBJ
serve his facial expressions. He used to
attend church regularly. but he became 80
annoyed by ro..son Of the high hats that
oh-trucfei hfS vision and thereby inter-
fsrcd with his spiritual progress that ono
day he svcre Ivy the great horn spoon he
would never attend church again as long
rs the ladies persisted In wearing skyscrap.
ing headecar.
This VOW was registered in the presence
OF several dcvout women church members,
and they were sorcly troubled. That such
! nicc youns nan a. Mr.. Moore should
remain away from church for such a triv-
isl reason seemed to them q great pity
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
THE MOUNTAIN MAID.
- Had . Natural Anxiety. which SAe
Made Mssifest.

- Had . Natural Anxiety, which she
Made Nssifest.
As my horse. putting like q pcrpoise,
drew me and my bucktuard mp the last
sharp activity Of the mountain road
that led out into the pass between the
SUBMITS rising on either hand he would
bave exercised his privilege and stopped
Q moment to blow, but 100 yards ahead
Of ~ I saw bright bit Of calico gleam-
ing in the morning sun, end, driving on,
! came up TO buxom mountain maid
sitting On q stump at point where .
footpath leading up from the valley
met the main read.
Good mornin," she said before
had chance to stop, and there seemed
to be an anxious tone in the voice.
GOOD morning." / responded. and
was ON the point Of asking her how far
1t was to the next place. favorite man.
ner Of starting conversation On noun.
tain roads. when she broke in.
Air you preacher" she asked.
NO." answered. with o smile, for
had never been asked that question be.
fore
Nor o squire?"
$50"
"Well. Jim Martins comm along
this away purity soon now, an I wuz
5is' akin SOS thar wouldn't be no mis-.
takes"
II don't quite understand your ex.
planation," I said, completely in the
dark as to what she was trying to get at.
II reckon not, but / amt takln nc
chances. an thought I'd better stor
you while hai the chance"
Thank you, I'm sure, but if YOU
will tell me what's up l may be able Il
know what you are talking about"
She laughed good Raturedly.
well. you see it's this away" she
said. Jim, he's been a-courtin on
a-sparkin round me fer about two ye'l
now, an last night he popped an says c,
how Ct Id be here this mornin ez b,
come along we'd 60 down to Logvill,
an git hitched, an Jim's mighty onreli
able. an likes not eff we got thar an tn,
preacher ner the squire warn't thar II
never git Jim in the mind az in, SO
kinder thought mcbbe You might be til,
squire er the preacher an I didn't wan
you to git away. Ef you meet Jim any
where's down the road, don't tell hin
you seen me, fer / don't want hin
skcert. "-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
FOR SILVER.
The Policy Adveeaasd BY Cham.
piens Of the White Metal
at Washington. !
'oryf MANIFESTO 10 CONE OUT

ogssa ~ Nee Rspsssessise the fArss
cA'ss ssIvss orEa.issssess. Asking the
nsobe'. 10 wefh for Cn.oa IL lie Cause
- Frss ceiaaes-Fssline Among All IL
silver Ilc.sesss ssrDag Tor Csm..sSn Ae.
Observation-Disclosures Popalists.
Washington. Jan. i5.-As the result Of
eonfereEoes held within the las, few
days between the silver leaders OF va-
rious I'-ti-e u n undelstcod Chairman
Jones. Of tie Democratic national COM
mistse: Chairman Butter. Of the Popu.
list national committee. and Chairman
Tovne. Of the Silver Republican ma
tional Committee. win issue q joint
manifesto the early part Of next week
with a view 70 securing common action
By the three organizations in the DO
ii,icai contest of lses. The draft OF the
document is now In the course OF prepa-
ration. II will appeal to all those in
terested In the cause OF silver to work
In union and avoid rival organizations
BY which their common strength will
be dissipated.
silver Men Talking Up Joint Action.
The taiks on organization by thu sill =
yer men continued yesterday. but they
did not take the shape Of o formal con-
ference. Chairman Towne had returned
from the contest at Columbus. where he
assisted In the opposition to Hanna. He
was about the house Of repres cntatives
talking with Representative Bland and
other silver exponents yesterday. The
feeling developed was generally In IA
vor 81 common action among all the
silver elements. Jones. Butler anj Towne
will confer further during the next few
days. and the address will then be made
public. on the 18th inst. the American
Timetable Union, Of which General
Warner. Of Ohio. Il president. holds Its
meeting here. and this IL expected 10
give further cohesion to the joint sill
yer movement.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15

Coed looks are really more than
skin deep. depending entirely on .
healthy condition OF the vital organs.
II the liver he inactive, you have .
bilious look; IL your stomach be dis
ordered. you have . dyspep;;c look
II your kidneys be affected, you have
. piDched look. Secure coed health.
and you will surely have good looks.
Electric Bitters" 10 q good slters.
tive and tonic. Acts directly ON the
stomach. liver and kidneys. Purifies
the blood, cures pimples, blotches
and boils. and gives . good COM
plexion. Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store. 30 cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
ECHOES or TaE ONO CONTEST.
Telegram Major Mckinley Got from Allen
q. .Myers-Remarks by kurtE.


Columbus. o.. Jan. 1.-THE following
extraordinary telegram has been sent
20 President Mckinley by Allen %. N.Y.
srs. the Democratic leader who was
prominent In the fight 90 eefea; llama
for senator: Your telegram To Hanna
and his telegram 10 you arc twin in
suit to every honest man In the Unit.
ed states ard an outrage on decency.
Nero fddiei while Rome burned. You
prayed while Dick and Hanna bought
a sat In the UnItei States senate-a
fact that viii be ihor0ukhiy proved
People who have pified you as n dupe
VIII now denounce you as full. but not
secnt. partner q this firm Of con-
sriratcrs against the great mass Of the
recrle. Tho hour of judgment Is at
band"
coiu.'hus. q. Jan. &c. l.. Kurtz.
i-2Gcr % - combine" ac.lns, cenn .
tor Hanna. isSnuc'ed IN an interview as
saying = -. ~ % t''- :r-pzl 20 -~--1ye
Rim from the Republican national COM
rit,s~: 4 vas elected by the Ohio DEL
eration. and no ore else has the power
90 Icmcye me. Mr.. u. ~ Dausherty Is
iord IN his accusations against me. He
Csrs me = frritor. remember thar Eve
years az" Ar. pauenerty was elected
10 the legislature as Foraker man and
then voted for sherman" Daurherty in
an interview denies that promised to
se'e far F,Fsser nye years ago. lie
rays that i.e votcd for ;l.s so-cs',rd
Foraker candidate for speaker OF the
housn AZ that time. but he was not
pledged 10 Foraker.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
ONE ENJOXO


Both the method and results when
Syrupof Figs is taken; il is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and scss
gently yet promptly on tho Eidneya,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscs the sys.
TEN effectually. dispels colds. head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Fig. is tho
osly remedy of its kind ever PRO-
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ccpsAble TO the stomach, prompt in
its sction and truly beneficial in its
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many excellent qualities commend Il
to oil and nave made IL the most
popular remedy Known.
Syrup Of Figs Is for sale in 80
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gists AL reliable druggist " 10
may not have il on hand win pro.
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cIiAfOa6N ~ SxSUP ca
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Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
roruLisr sEeEpERs FINISH WORK.
Set is Motion Their Referendum - 10 .
rrssideustsl Couyr milan

So. Lou'z. Van. i5.-The Populists cen
clutei :heir work In this city yesterday
by giving cut the details cf setting in
motion their novel plan TO taking a ref
e-tncum vote % the rank and file of
their Iarty. The questions submitted
ere: what date is your choice for hold
Ing a national conver'ion for the NOM
inationof presidential candidates-Mon-
day. July 4. 1895. Friday. May 2s. 1899.
or Thursday. Feb. q. i?c6?-' The bal
lots are similar 20 the Australian tick
st. and will be rolied by the local COM
nistees and Ponuii.t press Milton
Park. of Texas. chsirman Of the nation.
al organization committee. and George
=. wasnhurn, cf Massachusetts,. mem
bers 81 the national executive com.
mittsc. we're among the last TO leave
the city.
Both men are highly pleased with the
prospect OF n unificaiion Of their party
and q prospective settlement Of ciamor
for q new party. A majority Of the na :
tional committee has expressed itself IN
favor u an early conference for ad :
justine sii diniculties and Quilting a pol.
icy for 1900. The leaders Of the middle.
cf-the-road element expressed Them
selves as desirous that the work Of re-
organization be conducted strictly with
In the party. 80 as 90 merit the approval
Of the national committee.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
ps~s.y,v,s Aav,c. 3. r,....,.,,.

Indianapolis. Jan is-The monetary
eonventicn. 10 meet here this month.
has been advised 90 disperse by
sylvester rsnncyer. mayor Of Portland.
ore. The committee sent an invitation
90 Pennoyer asking him 30 zee that
delegates were sent 60 the convention
ard received the following reply: viii
~ni no representatives Favor silver
dollars. not national hank rags. Con-
sress. not yourselves. can iegisiasively
act Tea should dlsperye."
Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-15
Topics of the Day.

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