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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-24
NIGHT AFTER 80 YEARS.
|ademned to Hang, Escapes
and is Just Recaptured.

.tof a Man Alleged to Be Theophilus
n, freeman, Who Was Convicted of Murder
! !. Rates County in 1869 and Sentenced
Use Hanged. but Escaped-RscOgnized
H., Kansas City Travelling Man.
Rutler, Mo, Aug. 1S.-Theophilus
Freeman, who escaped Jail in
k,es county in 1869, six days be.
= he was to be executed for the
Iarder of James Westbrook, was
Tested today by Sheriff E Q.
kIudd at Ardmore, 1. 7.
4 The crime was memorable one
Il the annals OF this county. 1t
.eDrrsd in 1859, while the western
wtion of Missouri was almost a
Alderness.
Freeman was resident of Butler,
hen hamlet containing only few
&nses He became infatuated with
Sfs Jamss Westbrook, the wife of
prominent citizen of the town.
&;oing home one night Westbrook
*nnd Freeman at his house. He
2,dered him away. Freeman left.
ba his way home he was passed by
everal citizens. He remarked that
h was going hunting and he pro
kosed to shoot some one. Securing
Bis gun and going to Westbrook's
house be called him to the front
kste. Ats distance OF twenty feet
h sent load of buckshot into his
kietim.
| A posse headed by L d. Condee,
bow q leading lawyer of Chicago,
6.arted after Freeman and found
him after a two days search. A
d grand jury was hastily summoned
l.nd Freeman indicted. Two days
later his trial was had and he was
ksntenced to be hanged on Dec. II.
COULD NOT BE FOUND.
On the night of December IL
freeman, who was confined in a
sooden cell, pulled the planks loose
from the ceiling and effected his
|sscape by means of an attic window.
the escape made so shortly before
HE execution caused great deal of
|somment concerning w. L. Smith,
HE sheriff at that time. Smith was
openly accused of having permitted
HE escape for large sum of money.
NO action was taken against Smith,
but every Effort was made to find
Freeman. he vanished rs completely
|as it the eartn had swallowed him.
The community organized posse
after posse and secured the country
lon all sides, but no trace OF HIM
could ever be found. About two
PEARS ago Sheriff Mudd of Bates
county heard that freeman was IN
oklahoma. He sent several deputies
down after him, but Freeman got
Wind of their coming and sought
other haunts. The deputies returned
|smpty handed. He was heard OF
again 10 Nebraska, but could not be
located.
leopold Hart, Kansas City COM
|nercial man who resided 10 Butler
|st the time of the murder, saw Free
nan at Shawnee last week.
Hart wired the sheriff, who left
|ios Ardmore last Monday. Freeman
shen arrested by Mudd strenuousiy
asnied his identity and claimed his
lame was Spottswood. He said he
sscaped from the Pettis county jail
It Sedalia in 1869. Prosecuting
attorney Clark of Bates county de-
cares Freeman will be hanged as
sOon as Circuit Judge Graves hxes
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the date for the execution, unless
the Governor interferes.
Prosecuting Attorney Clark of
Bates county was in Kansas City
last night and was seen by report
er for the Times at the union depot.
He had just returned from Jefferson
City, where he procured requisitio
papers for Freeman from Governor
Stephens. Mr.. Clark stopped off at
Kansas City to see Mr.. Hart, the
travelling man who first discovered
Freeman's 8 whereabouts. Mr. Hart
will leave for Ardmore to-day with
Mr.. Clark to identify Freeman
The story of Freeman's capture
is most interesting one Several
times strong clues as to his where.
abouts have been obtained, but each
time the search following them has
been unsuccessful. In 1878, more
than ten years after the murder, a
stranger travelling through western
began to inquire if he knew any peo
pie in Butler. Finding that the
traveller did know persons in that
vicinity, the man asked if he had
| ever heard of this murder. The trav-
eler said he had not. but his suspi-
cions were aroused and he wrote to
the sheriff of Bates county to inquire
| if such crime had been committed.
A search was at once instituted, but
Freeman could not be located.
About two years ago letter post
marked Faushaw, I. T, and signed
by man giving his.name as Wilson,
was received by the sheriff of Bates
county asking if a man named Free
man was wanted there for murder.
The sheriff suspected that the letter
was written by Freeman himself and
replied that such a man had been
wanted, but that the statute of linn
itation had run on the crime, and
that Freeman was no longer wanted.
This was followed by second
search for the murder, which, like
the first was unavailing.
It was about ten months ago that
the travelling man, Hart, first saw
Freeman. The two met in saloon
at Shawnee, Okla, and recognized
each other instantly. When Hart
left the saloon Freeman followed
him, and when both were outside he
said:
"Your name is Hart, do you know
me?'
s'I do" said Hart. Freeman laugh
ed and added:
"Well, don't hang it up on the
telegraph poles"
You needn't fear me, I'm all
right" Hart replied Nevertheless,
he at once wired the Bates county
authorities and third search was
instituted. Freeman evidently de
cided that it wasn't safe to trust
Hart, and this search, also, proved
fruitless.
last week Hart saw Freeman q
second time at Cloud Chief. AZ
soon as he reached telegraph sta
ton he wired Sheriff Mudd, who
left at once on quest for the muir
derer. This time the search was
successful aud Freeman is safely
locked in the Ardmore jail. awaiting
positive Identification.
Freeman is now an old man Of
65 years." said Prosecuting Attor
new Clark last night. His hair, ae
cording to Mr.. Hart, is gray, almost
white. HIS shoulders are STOPPED
with the weight of years and the
hunted look of man who had fear
ed capture for thirty years is IN hl'
ewes. He has voice like woman
and Il ia this more than anything
else that led to his apprehension
i, We have no doubt he is the man We
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Free Tuition Next Session at the State
University.
Except n the junior and senior
years of law and the last two years
of medicine tuition in all depart
ments of the State University, on
and after September l, 1899, will be
free. The only charge will be
library fee of SIS and small laboratory
deposits TO ooyer the costs eff ma.
terials actually used by the student.
For the Junior and senior years of
law and the last two years Of nedi
cine the fee will be $50 a year.
Now this means that throughout
the College course of four years, in
the range of post graduate instruc
ton, in the Normal department, in
the college of agriculture and me-
chanic arts, in shop work and in
drawing, Ia the courses in civil
engineering, electrical engineering,
mechanical engineering, hydraulic
engineering, sanitary engineering,
mining engineering and architecture,
as well as in the first two years of
medicine, tuition will be absolutely
free, the only charge being the
library fee and the laboratory de
posits mentioned above. If the stu
dent takes no laboratory work he
makes no laboratory deposits.
The secretary of war recently ask
ed the governors of al the states
which were represented by volunteer
regiments during the war with Spain
| to recommend two officers from
each regiment for commissions 10
| the ten new volunteer regiments
| which il was decided recently to
send to the Philippines It is re-
ported that Henry D. Julian will be
recommended for a majority and
Thomas Cobb for a Captaincy by
Governor Stephens Both of these
gentlemen bore commissions in the
Fifth No. Vol , the former as Major
aud the latter as adjutant Mr..
4 Julian i graduate of the Kentucky
Military Institute and Mr.. Cobb OF
The Wentworth Academy.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve
The Hest Salve in the world for
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BUTLER BAPTIST MEETING.
Association AccompIishes Much Work at Its
Convention.

Burdett, Mo, Aug. 19 The But
Ter Baptist Association has been
in session here since August 16, and
each dav has been fraught with
special interest. The Rev. z. A.
Eubank, pastor of the Baptist church
of this place, preached the opening
sermon from Matthew xviii, 20.
The speaker took the position that
Baptists were under special obliga-
tions to obey the Injunction given.
Pastor ]. ". Sage of MerwiD, Nc,
was elected moderator and E. ".
Longwell clerk and Thomas j. Smith
treasurer. Reports on home and
foreign missions were presented and
discussed, and a collection was taken
for the former. Oa the evening of
the first day 5 session, an excellent
sermon was preached by Rev. R M-
Inlow.
On the second day of the conven-
ton foreign missions were taken up
and discussed by the Rev. DR.. III. j.
Breaker and others. and an Offering
taken Every church represented
made an offering both to home and
foreign missions The morning ser,
mon was preached by Rev. W. n.
English. The afternoon was taken
up with discussion of mission work
within the bounds of the association.
Prominent among those in attend
ance were Rev. 7. L. West. reprs-
senting the State missions; Rev.
Charles P Rhoades, representing
the Sunday School interests; Rev
DR.. III. j. Breaker, representing for
eign missions, and Rev. John Gaines.
work among the colored people OF
the State
Amsterdam was chosen as the
place of the next annual convention.
A Sunday school association was
organized. Special interest has been
manifested ia State missions, and,
after stirring sermon, a liberal
offering was made for this purpose.
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YnIc,s IsuiIIingA.

Yesterdays Yale News says: The re- port of the fire marshal published this morning practically ends the agitation of the question of safety brought up a week ago in the News; for no one can regard it as possible that the college authorities, now that their attention has been called to the matter, will delay un- necessarily in taking the steps recom- mended. The discussion has been of benefit not alone in obtaining the re- forms demanded but also, we hope, in causing the occupants of the dormitories to be more careful where matches, etc, are thrown. The entire subject is one of that class which unless agitated and thus brought to the notice of the proper officials, is always too readily passed over even at Yale. That changes were necessary was deemed sufficient ground for taking up the matter. The News, in conclusion. desires to thank all the un~ dergraduates and the alumni whose views were possible to be ascertained for their unanimity of opinion in sup port of it's attitude, which strengthened its position and gave it the assurance that those most interested appreciated the efforts in their behalf.
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Have 1t Sentto You,
Tuesday, April IS, 1899.
NEW ADVERTIsEME ENTs TO-DAY

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 Lost-Cat--112 Greene Street. Certlfcate-Charles A. sheldon. New Rugs-Chas. P. Thompson. Puritan oil StovesP. J. Kelly x Co P0stum-At Grocers.
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Madam Baker.

The great exponant and student of the "Cheiro' method of palmistry, will be in Even Mcintyre X Co.'S store Mon day. All the people in this section will have an opportunity of testing her won derful ability and skill. Ewen McIn- tyre & Co.,, with their usual enterprise have made arrangements with her to give free palm readings at the ladies new waiting parlor in the cloak room next week.
 In order to avoid the enormous crowds that have always patronized the madam wherever she has been, coupons will be given to those who purchase soc or over of goods. Madam Baker is very careful and accurate. No one should miss the opportunity to see so famous and so truthful a palmist Her work is study that took years to properly comprehend. aplf St
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UEAI.Ef ER RECORD.
Agricultural Department,

Agricultural Department, Office of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Washington, D. C., April 1T, 1S09 p. m, Forecast for Tuesday
 For Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts: Fair and warmer Tuesday winds shifting to fresh southeasterly; prob ably showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday.
 For Rhode Island and Connecticut: Fair and warmer Tuesdy; winds shifting to fresh southeasterly; partly cloudy Wednesday. ~ For Eastern New York; Fair and warmer Tuesday: winds shifting to fresh southeast erly; Wednesday partly cloudy with prob ably showers.
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ENGLI ND IND THE UNITED SI.i TIES
The Influence Upon Each Other Out
 lined by Professor EtvermOre.


 Prof. Charles H. Livermore president of Adelphi college delivered lecture in the University Extension course at Warner hall last tevening on What Eng land has done for America" His remarks were most interesting and were heartily approved by the large audience present. The gist of his remarks is as follows: ''The salvation of America he stated, "has been the destruction of Spain and the humiliation of France. In all this England has played a leading part. In the beginning she secured a free high way for freemen on the north Atlantic. She gave to America a homogeneous resolute and democratic company of colonists. English colonization became the migration of an English political party but this was not so much ser vice rendered as an inheritance shared In the fifteenth century she overthrow France the champion of absolutism, and established British naval suprem- acy. From this the United States ac- quired Louisiana. Napoleon was forced to sell Louisiana on just this account; he feared Englands control of the sea.
 England has been our kindest critic and most exasperatins mentor. A comparison of English and American character is most interesting. The mar vicious assimilative power of the Brit ish race is much greater here than in England. Everywhere English polit- ical ideas and English modes of thought are dominant. Throughout she has set us a magnificent example of leadership in the world and she is manifestly full filling her destiny as a great power"
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Chronic nasal catarrh poisons every breath that is drawn into the lungs. There is procurable from any druggist the remedy for the cure of this trouble. A small quantity of Ely's Cream Balm placed into the nostrils spreads over the unframed and argry surface, reliev- ing immediately the painful inf1amma- tion, cleanses, heals and cures. A cold in the head vanishes immediately Sold by druggists, or will be mailed for 30 cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street, New York
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AT CHRIST CHURCH.

New Haven County Convocation Meet
 ing To-day.
 The two hundred and twenty-fourth meeting of the New Haven County con- vocation will be held in Christ church to-day. Services will begin at 10:30 a. m. with holy communion and convoca- ton sermon by Rev. c. E. Woodcock. The afternoon session will begin at 2:30, when the Rev. R. H. Gesner will read an essay on the origin and Growth of Christian Ceremonial" An exegesis will be read by the Rev. J. D.. Wildman. All persons interested are cordially invited to be present.
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MAIL CLERK KINNEY PROMOTED. Elmer F. Kinney, a mail clerk on the Shore line road between this city and New London, has been promoted to a position on the New York and Boston route. William I. Buckingham of Mill ford will take his place.
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K1PLING LEAVES NEW YORK.

New York. April 17.-Rudyard Kipling left to-day for Lakewood, N. J, It is expected that after he has rested for week or ten days in Lakewood he will go to Brattleboro Vt
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PLYMOUTH SUNDAY sc

ID JVIIOCI
 TEACHERS MEETING.
 Miss Lucy G. Stock, so we'll known in primary union Sunday school work, will address the teachers and scholars of Plymouth Sunday school this evening at the church. Her subject will be ''The Model Teacher" Friends of the school are invited to be present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-18

The party of Prof. Baur who wll make an excursion to Europe this com ing season is complete. All details will be arranged by the 25th of this month.
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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 143 YORK
 STREET.
 Professor and Madame Baur's sum- mer rates begin to-day in French and German conversation. Preparing tour ists for Europe a speciality; 25 private lessons for S15.00
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MASSAGE.

SWEDISH MEDICAL GYMNASTICS for Rheumatism, Neura, gia. Muscular Debility, Gout, and Chronic Heart Disease.
 E. FRANKLIN JOHNSON. M. G., 126 HIGH STREET. NEW HAVEN.
 Office Hours until J q. Ill. and to and 6 to D. m. Treatment Glven at Patients Residence. 1a4 0
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NEW HAVEN SINGLE TAX CLUB.

NEW HAVEN SINGLE TAX CLUB.
 The New Haven Single Tax club will meet at 760 George street this evening at o'clock Hon. J. D. Dewell will de- liver an address on Porto Rico; It's Present Condition and Future Possbili- tieS.' All are invited.
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Spoke to Several Hundred Members of the University ina Dwight HalI-"Bc Not Afraid to Take Il stand and Com ghrfat iS
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AT TRINITY M. E. CHURCH.
Coroner Mix to Lecture on Mexico.

Coroner Mix to Lecture on Mexico.
 An Illustrated lecture on Mexico will be given at Trinity N E. church tomorrow evening by Coroner Eli Mix, who has recently returned from an ex- tended trip through that interesting country VI The lecture will be illustrat- ed with twenty five fine stereopticon views. The proceeds will go toward the payment of a subscription made by the Epworth league for church ex- penses Tickets can be procured at the drug stores of J. A. Hodgson, 196 Whal- ley avenue: A. R. Leighton, 1883 Chapel street; John w. Lowe, 534 Howard avenue. Also of members of the league and at the door on the night of the lecture.
 7TH WARD DEMOCRATS POWWOW
 A democratic campaign rally was held last night in the Seventh ward under the care of the Jefferson club It was held in St Patricks hall About 7:15 the club assembled a 795 Grand avenue and headed by the St. Patrick's drum corps made a short street parade. The rally was presided over by Alderman John J. Hogan and the speakers were Attorney c. s. Hamilton, Chairman James B. Martin and Attorney J. F. Wynne.
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7aasE1gM'MALLN@. E Young
 Eyes
 Need
 Care.
 The eyes of the young ones at school need the grea'- est of care. Neglect now may mean total loss of sight later on-it will mean much suffering and weak sight anyway.
 We E10mzne Eyes Fyee.
 Always have done so ]; in ia t we started the free ex- animation movement in this cit}-.
 We make a speciality of fitting children's eyes. Fit them with proper lenses in frames made expressly for children.
 We have now in stock a special lot of children's gold filled frames which we will fit with the best lenses and sell at $I.oo a pair.
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HuckinS' Soups.
Music.

WuSlCs
 We are selling the follow ing new and popular music at for a5c.
 Come into our bookstore and hear them on the piano : his Was the Answer She
 Read.
 The Hymn She Sang to Me. Hurdy Gurdy. Mothers Hymn to Me. Before She's Beyond Recall. Waiting for Her Boy Who'll
 Ne'er Return. Pickaninnys Picnic. Tom, I've Come Home To-
 day. Seven Sutherland Sisters.
 The Seven Sutherland Sis. ters are giving a demonstra- tion in our East window and al o at the Temple St. door counter.
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Local Weather Report.
Brief Mention,
High water to-day, 5 a. m.

l.. M. TARR, Observer.