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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
Dragged By O FoOtpad.

Sedalia, Mo-, Feb. 1S.-The fourth
hold up in as many nights occurred
when Mrs. John Rippey. aged IS
years, wife of a prominent citizen,
was dragged block in the residence
portion of the city by a footpad.
Mrs. Rippey called for help and he
struck her several blows in the face.
Dogs frightened the highway lnan
and he fed. popular subscription
for the purchase of boodhounds to
run down criminals was numerously
signed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

j. W. Young, of Holden, who
loved not wisely but too silly, age
SO years, and who ooaxed the II
year old daisy, Ella Chinp, to marry
him . year ago. by giving her his
cash and deciding her his farm and
who brought suit for divorce and to
recover, after she had deserted him
for q sharper, one Eads, who no
doubt, helped her put up the job,
lost his cash in the johnson circuit
court, on the 18th inst. Judge Wood
handing down a decision for the de-
PENDANT, save that Young will be en-
titled to divorces as soon as he
pays the costs of the suit. What
fools and rascals these mortals be-
Hill Local.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

Governor Stephens on Tuesday
morning announced the appointment
of W. @. Marshall, city counsellor of
st. Louis, Supreme Judge to succeed
the late Judge McFarlane. The
Governor early expressed bis desire
to appoint st. Louis man, but as
sured Hon. W. W. Graves friends
that he recognized that gentlsman's
ability and fitness for the high office,
that he regarded him as the peer of
any lawyer 10 the state and if com
plications arose that would prevent
his appointing st. Louis man, Mr..
Graves would be his next choice. It
was understood that every mem b or
of the Supreme Court and all the
State officers except one were urging
Mr.. Marshall's appointment.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

many Of their sins and mistakes
One Of the grandest agencies which en-
lightened Science has discovered 70 relieve
motherhood from excessive suffering IS the
FavorIte Prescription " devised BY Dr.
K v Pierce, chief consulting physician Of
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
OF Buffalo, y. Y. This wonderful. Il" Pre-.
scription imbues the entire nervous sys-
TEN with natural, healthy vitality: gives
elastic yigor TO the delicate organism sr,e-
o1ally concerned IN motherhood: renders
the prospective mother strong and cheerful
and makes the coming Of baby entirely free
rom danger and almost free from pain
he delighted gratitude OF Ms Pearl
Walton Of Alvo. Cass Co, Neb.. will find
an echo in the heart Of every expectant
mother
o. Previ0us to the birth Of my child writes
Mr. Walton, - had no appetite, vas sick at nv
stomach. had headache. could not rest Al night
was co-1I 1letely Eo-n out II every way. com
TneISed % use Dr. PieTces FavO-ite Prescription
a2c began 70 improve right away. 7 used two
bottles q this great medicine and felt ike rev
peTsor- Al the time Of confinement was in
"a Dor but Little while and owe il all 70 that
ton"
Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
Under Engines.

Webster tCity, Ia. Feb. 18.-Eu-
gineer Lou Hollinger was literally
boiled to death at 10 O'Clock last
night in hesd-snd collision of
double header freight at Hubbard,
on the Northwestern Railway.
As be attempted to jump his foot
caught in the cab He was impris-
oned in the midst of the wreck, and
suffered horrible death. Fireman
Osborne jumped, but too late to
save himself, and is fatally Injured.
The four engines were piled in a
heap. and the collision is an e1pens
i've one Trains were delayed IL
hours
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

Washington, d. c, Feb. 90
James Yerser and Robert \. Mills,
who were connected with the rePub-
lican congressional committee dur
ing the late campaign, were arrested
Saturday on the charge of stealing
5000, 900 envelopes, the property Of
the committee, which were stored in
the old Congressional Globe build
ing. The envelopes were sold for
waste paper at the rate of 81 a
thousand. Verser is from Virginia
and Mills from Texas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

There are no new developments
10 the Maine affair. The court of
inquiry is at work to discover the
cause of the explosion, and of course
it's findings will be kept secret until
such time as the administration
deems proper to divulge them In
the meantime the ominous war
cloud 10 lowering over this nation
and Spain. It may blow away but
the chances are thst we will have a
brush with that fire eating nation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
We take pleasure in calling at

We take pleasure in calling atten
ton to the announcement of our
distinguished fellow citizen, Aaron
Hart, candidate for Presiding Judge
OF our county court. He has resided
in the State of Missouri for 43 years
and came to Bates county a demo.
crat in 1858 aud was an outspoken
advocate of democratic principles
when it took courage. and lots of it.
to be that way. He gave his means
and aid in building up the party
from sickly minority to healthy
majority and never scratched his
ticket or wavered in his allegiance.
He was prominent and successful
business man of our city for q num-
Der of years, and ia we'll known to
our people for his honesty, upright
ness of character and integrity. He
is a business man, educated 10 the
best of schools, practical experience,
and would give the county business
administration His cn'y ambition,
in political way, is that the people
be has served SO long and faithfully
should give him a token of conf
deuce by electing him to this Office.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
The bill in Congress to make

The bill in Congress to make
several new holidays, in celebration
of the birthdays of distinguished
men OF the past, is probably unneces-
sary. When a mans birthday ought
to be celebrated it is likely to be
done without the aid of legislation.
When holiday is used merely as
pretext for closing the Government
for a day, so that the
clerks may go fishing or attend the
baseball games, it becomes a mock
ery.-Cincinnatti Enquirer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

II Andrew Jackson were president
of the United States to-day there
would have been a feet of our war
ships in Havana within twenty-four
hours after the Maine explosion.
The Investigation into it's cause
would then have proceeded, but old
Hickory would have had the whip
hand of them first X @ Saturday
Truth.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
Ayers
Cherry PeeleraI
is now put up in half-size bottles, for
half price-50 cents.



Little Rock, Ark Feb. 20-E. O.
Massey, constable of Franklin town.
ship. Little River country, was
murdered last night by Ned Aiken
and two negroes he was trying 10
arrest. Massey was shot from an.
bush, his lungs being torn from biz
body by bullets
Massey had previously arrested
Charley Johnson, Aiken's son in law
for carrying pistol, and johnson
had escaped. About night Consta
BILE Massey and Richard Dickens
q deputy, started to Aiken's houm
to arrest johnson. Arriving near
the house tho officers were fred
upon from ambush aud Massey fell
from his horse, his body being torn
to pieces with buckshot aud Win.
chester balls At the same instant
the negroes rushed from cover and
opened fire upon Dickens, but be
put spurs to his horse and escaped.
Excitement ruus high and triple
lynching is possible il Aiken and
johnson are captured by the dead
mans friends.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
GUNS LOADED, CLEARED FOR ACTION.
Letter from Seaman Paige, Now Dead, on
the Vigilance Aboard the Maine.

Letter from Seaman Paige, Now Dead, on
the Vigilance Aboard the Maine.
Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 1S.-Freder-
lex B. Paige. of Buffalo, was a sea-
man on board the battleship Maine
To day word was received by his
relatives here that his body bad
been recovered. Your correspond
ent saw a letter tonight which was
written by Paige early in February
aud addressed to bis brother in law,
A. r. Broadbent of this city.
when we came into Havana har-
Dor" writes Paige. "our decks were
cleared and our guns loaded ready
for action. The guns are loaded
still aud could be used in a moment.
Nobody is allowed to leave the ship
or to come aboard. So you can see
how we stand with the Spaniards
down here. We know that we are
in a dangerous place, for the har Dor
10 reported to be full of torpedoes
and mines. II we struck one of
them we would sink. The old hands
say they would not trust the Span
iards. and 1 think Captain Sigsbee
knows the danger W. are in. We
came to protect American citizens
and general Lee. We are ia danger
ourselves but we will stay here and
look out for those ashore who may
be in danger any minute. We can
see the Spaniards and Cubans fight
ing in the fields, and / expect that
We may stay here some time on &C.
count Of the war Each of ms is
armed with q Colts revolver and
sword. 1 will be home 10 Is mouths
when l get my discharge and will
bring a nice sum OF money"
Paige enlisted in August, 1896.
He was 25 years old.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
Irustee'ss sale.

whereas. 2. 4. Holt, q single man. and
} NJ. H9sgland and Cenla HOagIADd. his wife
~ their deed Of trust dated septerniay Ig. -
ana recorded In the recorder once within and
Tor Bates county. Missouri. In book M uage "a
conveyed 70 the undersigned trustee The follow.
ing described real estate lying and being situate
to-wit. - NA''''@4A'
Lot one ~ Of the nOrtbWest quarter Of section
Two ~ IN township thirty-nfue ~ ~ reHaa
IhIIIy-tSo isZj containing eighty f-j acres more
oT Iess conveyed, which conyeyancs vas rnsds
na,, .a't 70 secure the payment Of one
trust; and whereas default has been made In
Lhe payment Of said note, now pass
aue ana unpaid. Now, therefore at the req uest Of
me lsEsl holder Of said note and uurs9snt 10
tne cCndi tions Of said deed OF trust I viii pro.
cee1 70 sell the above described ses a.
pqD ~, Esnase, 70 The highest bidder for cash
~ He east 'front.' door Of she c1urt l0use In
re elty OF Butler, county Of Bates and state OF
Friday, March 18th, Isgs.
belEeen the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
soOh Ano I'VE o clock In the afternoon Of that
~, Tor TIE purpose OF sstGfying said debt
-. ali S0sIs' {. A. ALLEN,
Trustee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

Bribery ana Intimidation of voters
brings but temporary success to a
party. The result of the election of
1896 will be reversed by the greatest
majority in the history of the nation
in 1900, and an honest man with a
truthful cause will have triumphed
when William j. Bryan takes the
oath of Office as President OF the
United States Kansas City Satur
day Truth.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
A Note of War,

Key West, Fla, Feb. 22-It is
reported here to night, and is APP
parsntly confirmed from Jackson
Vile, that Consul General Lee has
ordered all American to leave Hs
vana within forty-eight hours. At
1890 p. IN. no direct word had been
received from Havana that would
confirm the report. The story fiuds
credence here.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

Colum bia, Mo, Feb. 17.-Lillian
Beavers and Milton Beavers, her
husband, two Kansas emigrauts,
were to-day sentenced by the Boone
Circuit Court to two years in the
State Penitentiary for attempting to
pass q bogus check on q Csntralia
bank.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
Congressman DeArmond saws of

Congressman DeArmond says of
the republican gospel of prosper
ity:" II believe there has been
prosperity in some localities, occa-
stoned by an excellent crop of wheat
or some other cause, which can
hardly be ascribed to legislation. In
other localities times are hard, per.
haps harder, than they were . year
ago"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

Clinton, Mo, Feb. 1.-THE Amer.
lean flag foated at half mast over
the Henry county courthouse to-day.
Republicans joined with democrats
in sorrow for the dead and con
dsmnation for administration mac
tivity.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

We take pleasure 10 calling attsn-
ton to the announcement of w. III
Crawford, our present efficient and
popular county clerk, who is asking
the democrats to endorse his con-
duct OF the Office by denomination
MIR. Crawford is a young man of un-
firing energy and industry and has
devoted his time and attention to
the details of his office He has
been proficient in his duties, faithful
to every trust, accommodating to
every body who had business with
him aud clever genial gentleman
throughout. The duties of the
county clerk are varied and compli.
GATED and''it takes a man who possess
es not only energy and application
but ability to preform them proper
lv. We believe we are not stating it
too strong when We say Mr.. Craw-
ford has made one of the most eff.
Gent clerks the county ever had.
His standing as a citizen and q
gentleman is known to all our read
srs
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE

We are authorized to announce
VIM. NJ. DALTON
of Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate for
Judge of Probate, subject to the action of the
democratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
j. FLETCHER SMITH,
OF MI Pleasant township, candidate for
Probate Judge. subject to the action or the
democratic county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR RECORDER.
We are authorized TO announce

FOR RECORDER.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. III. SPR0UL,
OF Howard township, as q candidate for the
nomination for Recorder OF Bates county,
subject to the free choice of the democratic
voters OF Bates county.
We are authorized TO announce
GILES w. CLARDY,
or Mt. Pleasant township, candidate for
Recorder, subject to the action of the demo-
cistic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
NOAH NYHART
er, subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorised to announce
j. w. DUNCAN.
OF Deer Creek township, candidate for Re-
corder, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
J. w. CHOATE,
or Spruce township, candidate for Recorder
subject to the actien OF the democratic county
convention.
We are authorized to announce
III. o. MAXEY.
OF spruce township, rs a candidate for Re-
corder. subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
t. X. Isle,
OF Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate for
recorder, subject to the action OF the demo-
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
J. g. :CANTRELL,
ofshswnee township, as candidate for Record
er, subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR PRESIDING JUDGE

We are authorized to announce
AARON HART
as candidate for Presiding Judge of the County
Court. subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
SAM WEST,
of Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate for
Presiding Judge of the County Court, subject
to the action ofthe democratic county conven-
ton.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

Sedslia, Mo, Feb 17.-ThomaS
Myers. who was recently pardoned
out OF the penitsntisry BY Governor
Stephens on account Of his in health,
is dying 10 this city Of conEum ptiou.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

A bill appropriating 100000 to
raise the Maine was promptly passed
by both houses of congress.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

A call has been issued from Pro-
hibition headquarters, st. Louis, for
State convention at Moberly, Mo,
May s, 1898. for the purpose of
nominating Prohibition State
ticket.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

In this squabble with Spain there
is no North or South, every citizen
stands ready to defend old Glory.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24

The total strength of the National
Guard, liable to military service, en-
listed and available men in the states
and territories is put at O,139, 1888.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
A COIIlIIlM|
cold

and common carelessness can maxi,
combination strong enough to IA
all the healing skill of the physics,
Common carelessness let's the ell
root and grow. Common carelesSnss
says, between paroxysms of cOuOs
ing, 1T will be all right in a day :
two" and the common end is o..
frmed lung trouble, perhaps On,
sumption. The common-sense treat,
ment of a common cold is a promn
dose Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. h
is the most efficient and reliable cun
for colds and coughs, and is con.
stantly prescribed by physicians.
s HAYNES, N. D., Ssransc, N. Y, says -
az have used Ayers Cherry Pectoral inn,
practice since 1853, and have always fOu.,
il reliable for the cure Of colds, coughA sui
all lung diseases"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
In the

IN the
days when
Eve sinned
II was writ
ten that
motherhood
should here
after be ac-
companied
with pain
and sorrow;
b ut this
curse upon
our fore
parents has
been light
eued more
and more
as mankind 1
have learn-e
ed to rise
superior to
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR JUDGE OF COUNTY COURT.
NORTH DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce
j. NJ. COLEMAN,
candidate for Judge OF County Court for tn,
North District. subject to the action OF tn,
democratic county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

The WEEKLY TIMES, published every
Thursday, will be sent to any address
one year, postage paid, for SI.oo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
Picture of Health
Has Rosy Cheeks Since Taking
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Child Was Afflicted with Eczema
for Three Years.

My little boy was afflicted with
eczema for three years. 1t made its ap-
pearance when he was only q few weeks
old. He began to look pale and his face
would turn purple. 1 then decided to
give Hoods Sarssparills a trial. l am
glad to say the continued use of this
medicine cured him. He is now entirely
Well There is not spot to be seen on
his face, but two rosy cheeks. He is the
picture Of health. had worried over the
child SO much that my own health was
wrecked, but have been taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and am much improved
n. j. ELLIOTT, Latour, Missouri.
Be sure to get Hoods and only
Hoods s ss5;iis
The best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier
Sold By all druggists. Price. 81; six for s..
- AhS tive All druggists. &c
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR COUNTY CLERK

FOR COUNTY CLERK,
We are authorized to announce
w. III. CRAWFORD,
as candidate for County Clerk, subject to the
action OF the democratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
8. 7. BROADDUS.
of Usage township, candidate for County
Clerk, subject to the action OF the democratic
county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
II. A WHITE,
of Shawnee township, candidate fer Circuit
Clerk. subject TO the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
G. Ct. HENRY,
of Pleasant Gap township, candidate for Cir
cult Clerk, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-02-24
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. n. SHARP,
of Mound township, aa candidate for Repre-
sentative OF Bates county, subje to the action
OF the democratic county convention.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-10-13
THOSE CHARITY PARTIES.
The Head of the House Had His Say
and Then Paid for His
Fun,

The two fair daughters of the household
were discussing the entertainment they pro-
posed giving for the benefit OF little work
of charity in which they were interested,
and, as a matter of course, the old gentleman
had to have his say.
It's an Internal nuisance he declared.
'The house will be in a commotion for a
week, nothing will be thought of but your
party, and everything will be disarranged.
That night we will all be awake till well to-
ward morning, and the next day, those who
are not sick will go about snariing and half
asleep. l call it nothing but tomfoolery."
Papa said the eldest, don't you under.
stand that we are going to help some of the
poor and that every cent we make will pro.
vide them with some comfort! What you
should do is to encourax &c us"
Don't talk silly its good deal you
girls care about the charita bic feature of this
social combination you 70 in. It's the boys
and girls and cards and dancing you want
No use trying to pull the wool over my eyes. y
VERY well. Wen try to do our du, ',
even if you do make it hard. We, at least,
have some sympathy for the afflicted"
ooh, you have? Sweetly disinterested
aren't you? How much did you take in a,
the last blowout
Gust $780," proudly.
well, I'll give you just 5000 for the
cause if you'll not intlict your coworkers or
us. Now, how's your charity!'
Mamma, | wish to the land you'd come
down here. Papa acting perfectly awful,
end she tlonnced out OF the room while he
laughed sardonically .-Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-10-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
Truths Uttered in HumOr-
Gus Ways.

The man who is welded to art should have
q model wife.
Money often wins the first battle, but sell
dom the second.
Some girls change color because the first
box is unsatisfactory.
Usually the more a man is wrapped up in
himself the colder he is.
It's wise philosopher that knows when
there is brick under the hat.
Poor is the minister whose voice fills the
church and emptics the pews.
A woman's idea of strategy is to spend .
dime IN an effort 10 save nickel.
All genluses are more or less eccentric A
few have even been known to pay their
debts
Eve had her faults, but she never went
through Adams pockets while he was asleep.
Love blinds some men, and it makes lots of
others too nearsyhtcd for military service
A chanless wheel renders trouser guards
unnecessary, but it's different with chain.
less dog.
When a man IS continually talking about
his troubles, his nelehbors never trouble
very much about his talk.
The intense love of an old topper for LIQUOR
, goes to prove that familiarity doesn't always
breed absolute contempt.
Many a man who doesn't know enough to
60 IN when it rains knows enough to raise the
pest umbrella he can get his hands on
chicago Evening News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-10-13

sometimes by means of slabs of stone
resting On the top Of the vertical walls.
In these tombs one, and sometimes
two, interments have been made. The
bodies have been laid at full length
upon the floor. TIE cerements had
long since nodded away, and the skele-
tons themselves were in a crumbling
condition and give little knowledge of
the physical characteristics of the peo-
pie, but one fact of surpas siEg inter-
est came to light concerning their pri-
vate lives, namely, the custom of adorn-
ing their front teeth with gems inlaid
In the enamel and by filling.
Although not all Of the sets found
have been treated IN this way, there
are enough to show that the practice
was general. at least among the upper
classes, for all the tombs opened, from
their associations with prominent
houses. seemed to have belonged to
people of rank and fortune. The stone
used in the inlaying was 4 bright green
jadeite. A circular cavity about one