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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-04-27
OFFERS SON AS A SACRIFICE.
insane Over Religion, Abel Dykstra Be-
head His Boy

HGdu TliS OOI
Chicago, Ill, April 30.-To atone
for the crime of Gain, Abel Dykstrs,
Dutch farmer in the colony at
South Holland, slew his 5-ysar-old
son Peter yesterday morning. He
believed that he was Abraham, and
that he had a divins command to
sacrifice Isaac. For several days
the man had been moody, and he
had begged his wife, Sophia, to re.
move their two children-Peter,
agsd 5, and Cornelius, aged 90
montks-from his reach in case he
bscane suddenly insane.
Yesterday morning he met his
wife and children On the way home
from her father, Peter Van Drum
men, where they had gone for safety
the night before DYkstra knseled
and tenderly kissed tbs boy, and,
leading him by the hand all went
home together. The mother went
into the kitchen and was preparing
breakfast, when she saw her hus-
band in the yard whettiug a scythe,
while Peter played near him. Mrs.
Dykstra ran cut and took the scyths
from him.
must do it this morning" the
man shouted God has ordered me
to do it."
Dykstra made rush for the boy
and dragged him to shed near by
aud took up the corn knife.
Papa, please do not hurt me, 5"
cried the boy, and he struggled to
free himself from the mans grasp.
Mrs. Dykstra also pleaded with her
husband to release the boy, but in
vain.
Holding Peter with his left hand.
Dykstra drew the knife across the
lads throat. The vetrebrse saved
the head from being severed from
tbs bsdy. The boy ran nearly ZOE
feet before he fell and died.
Dykstra then saddled his horse,
mounted and galloped to Lansing,
three miles away. The mother, who
had seen her child killed, hastily
notified the neighboas aud in a short
time fifty or more men were chasing
the fugitive He was soon lost sight
of in one of the marshes south of
Harvey.
Dykstrs rode to the h0hss of John
Meeker, farmer for whom be had
worked, and said: God told me to
sacrifice nny bev, aud. as much as 1
loved him, / had to DO it to please
God. After 1 killed him the devil
laughed at me-"
Not waiting TO hear more, Aesker
drove out il search of constables
Frank Harrington and Fred Ran
dali. They arrested Dykstra and
took him before Justice De Young
Deputy Coroner Reynolds held an
inquest and committed the nan to
Jail pending an investigation by the
grand jury. Immediately aftsr the
verdict was found the officers started
to bring the prisoner to Chicago.
driving across the country to Har-
vey TO take the train.
Dykstra is 35 years old and a re-
ligious enthusiast He sat up ali
Tuesday night reading the Bible.
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+. c. Times.

LHhb ussAAy "a SiuAhS
III. G. Wetmore of the Liggett &
Meyers Tobacso company of St
Lsuis, called his 5000 employees to
gsthsr upon the lawn in front of the
company's Office and said to them:
"Frem now on I shall devote my
time. my money and ell my God
given energies to fighting the trusts
which are throwing their tsntaclss
like mighty eetapas about the bus
mess of the country
The occasion was the formal an
noupcsment that the great Liggett
& Meyers company could Eo longer
resist the onslaughts of the mann
moth tobacco trust, and had bsen
forced to surrender to it.
It would not have bean forced to
give up it's independence, however.
had the other stockholders been as
firm and determined as Colonel Wet
msrs. For several years he had
battled to keep the trust frem alb
ssrbing the plant he had helped
build up from a little beginning to
the largest plug tobacco factory in
the world; but when the other MEM
bsrs yielded to the influence Of the
trust there was nothing left for him
to do but baRch his shares with the
naj ority and retire. 1T il every
mans duty" he said, TO use his best
sndsavor toward suppressing these
giant, grasping, INSCRIPTIONS com
binations, which are g menace to the
business of the country and the lib
erty of the people"
The whole speech had the same
kind of ring, and the army of en-
ployss was thrilled to the highest
pitch of indignation aud humiliation
as they looked upon the grand old
hero and their good friend, and
heard him pledge his time, his mon
ey and all his God. given energies to
the cause of the people in their war
against the industrial mOnspelies
and capital combinss-oombinations
whose purpose it is to enslave the
mechanical skill and the labor of the
country that they may pile wealth
upon wealth for themselves.
Only man WHOSE love of the
right, of justice and honest endeavor
was boundlsss could have stood
there and protested in the name of
the American workingmen and in
the nsms of the nations most sacred
principles of government against the
great wrong that was then and there
being enacted with shameless per-
sistency and Unsuitable greed
There were plenty of tears in the
eyes of the 5000 employees as they
heard what would probably be their
doom. They knsw that employment
awaited them there all the days of
their lives at highly remunerative
wages SO long as Colonel Wstmore
stood between them and the devour.
ing greed of the tobacco trust, but
now the trust had forced its soullsss
grasp upon all opportunity for labor
and the 5000 employees knew that
meant such wages as the trust might
elect to pay.
The people of the Unitsd States
can not hold Colonel Wetmore in
too high esteem for the bold stsnd
hs has taken against these gigantic
destroyers of oppOrtunitie for indi
vidual business effsrts. He does
not merely warn, but ne places, his
vast fortune and Tins and energies
upon the altar cf the peoples rights
and best Interests. And to empha
size his esrnestness, he telsgraphsd
Colonel Bryan, Offering his services
to the democratic party in its battle
against this msdern liberty, labor
and wage devouring monster-the
American Industrial trust
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-04-27
The Speer Nursery & Fruit Co

with JOHN SPEER, Manager.
Henry Speer had twenty-five years
experience raising fruit and nursery
stock in this county. We have the
been raised up in the business and
hove profited by his experience. Be
ing in the fruit growing business we
can give our customers valuable ad-
wise as to varieties, method of plant
ing, etc.
New corners to the county and all
others who contemplate planting
trees will do well to consult US and
get our prices before buying. Our
nursery stock consists of
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-04-27
Executors Notice.

Notice fs hereby given that letters Of tssta-
meutsry on the estate Of ". ID Orear
deceased. were granted 10 the undersiRuej on
the 18th day Of April, l5J. By the Probate
Court Of Bates county. Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate,
are required exhibit them for allowance
70 the administrator within one year after the
date Of said letters, or they may be prEcl udsd
from any benefit Of SAID estate; and n such
claim be not exhi bited within Two years from
the date Of this publication, they shsII be for
ever barred. This 18Th day Of April. Isse.
ALBERT OREAR,
s25-4t Executor.
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THE
SPEER NURSERY
FRUIT co.

Since the death of Henry Speer the
firm name, Henry Speer 4 Son will
be changed TO
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-04-27

That dark brown taste and horrid
breath YOU have in the morning is caus-
ed by an inactive liver; some medicine
relieves for awhile; others tor few days
but Herbine cures. AT II. l.. fuckers
drugstore.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
FARMERS SAFE ROBBED.
But the $4,000 Stolen Has Since
Been Recovered.

OSAKIS, Mimi, July Con July 4
Jacob Bowman, a wealthy farmer living
half a mile west of Osakis, had $4,000 in
gold and currency taken from a safe
within the house. Bowman left his house
that morning and failed to lock the COM
bination to the safe. E{ q
Suspicion was at once aroused against
Mark Wheeler, a hired man, who was in
the employ for the past three years Of a
son, Ed Bowman, who lives about half a
mile from his father, on AN adjoining
farm. Wheeler was closely Swallowed,
and the first evidence 9Of his guilt was
produced by Charles Clark of this village,
who turned over to Bowman $1,000 in
gold, claiming that the gold had been
left by Wheeler with Clark,s wife at his
house, on the evening Of the day the rob-
berry was committed.
Wheeler made no attempt to escape,
and when accused of the crime this
morning, admitted his guilt and pro-
duced the currency, amounting to S2,2O2,
which he had placed in an old rusted
tomato can and hid under the cattle shute
at the stockyards in the village. The
bills were III denominations from 500 to
81, and the top ones were soaked through
by last nights rain. Wheeler is under
arrest and will have his hearing before
Justice c. II. Bronson this afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
GL0BE'S MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE,
~ 20 WASHINGTON Az. SOUTH
Advertising Subscriptions
Tel. 1896 il. Tel. 279OJ-4

Mayor Gray has vetoed the ordinance
passed by the city council at it's last meet
Ing authorizing the Twin City Rapid Tran
sit company to run fast cars on it's in
terurban line. He transmitted to the
city clerk yesterday afternoon the ordi-
nance with his message attached and
without his signature
He takes exception to the provision of
the ordinance which permits the street
railway company to charge a 15-cent fare
on its fast cars, and suggests that it may
be the entering wedge of a scheme to
secure Il so per cent increase in compen-
sation for through traffic between the
two cities. In his veto message he says:
In It's present form the ordinance is
open 20 the objection that it cSntemplates
q backward step in the relation of public
service corporations and municipalities
This is especially apparent when the mu-
nicipality volunteers an advance in fares
in the absence of a showing of loss OF
even failure of reasonable profit on
present rates. 1t may be urged that moth,
ing is taken from the people inasmuch
as the local interurban service is pre-,
served This, however, is open to guess
zion. There will certainly be fewer cars
for the local traffic and the running time
IS evidently increased. But If these OBJ,
iectiOns We're removed they do not an,
swer the main objection to an increass
of so per cent in the fare"
The ordinance passed the council by q
vote of % to 2, and it is quite possible it
will be passed over the mayors veto at
the next meeting. Mayor Gray himself
believes this action will be taken, but re
was anxious to put himself on record as
opposed to any legislation which would
enable the street railway company to
secure an advance in the present inter-
urban fare.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
WOODMEN OUTING.
Leading Members of the Order to
See the Twin Cities.


See the Twin Cities.
The board of directors and the execu
tive council of the Modern Woodmen of
America will enjoy trolley ride today,
to all points of interest in the Twin Cities
as the guests of the Minneapolis Wood
men. The head officers of the national
association have just completed their
work at the special meeting called for
Lake Park to prepare for opening up the
new states recently admitted at the head
camp, at Kansas City, and are now to
spend few days in looking over the
glories of the metropolis of the North.
west and the beautiful resorts in its
vicinity.
A chartered car will leave the Mime
apolis & st. Louis depot this morning,
and will proceed thence to Lake Harriet
From Lake Harriet the party will go to
Minnehaha Falls, returning to the city
at noon to take lunch at the Russell Cof-
fee house. The afternoon will be spent
in St. Paul and at Como Park.
Among those in the party will be Head
Consul w A. Northcott. lieutenant gov
ernor of Illinois; ]. D. Ray, private sec
rotary to the head consul; Head Clerk
Maj c. w Halves, Rick Island, Ill;
Head Physician DIR. c. a McColIom, Min.
neapolis; general attorney, j. w White,
Illinois; directors, Adjt Gen. and Mrs.
Reese, Illinois; Prof and Mrs. Marvin
Quackinbush, Illinois; Mr.. and Mrs A.
R. Talbot, lincoln, Neb.; E. E. Murphy
| and daughter, Leavenworth, Kan; Mr..
and Mrs. B D. Smith, Mankato; Mr.. AL
bertson, of Iowa; c. ]. Laybourn, Mime
| apolis, and the following state delegates:
| C. H. Lochane, Kansan; ]. w. Simmons.
| Kansas, deputy for Eastern New York;
G. H. Detlos, Ohio, deputy for Western
| New York; E. M. Tousley, Minneapolis,
| deputy for Colorado; ]. S. Shearer, depu.
| ty for Oklahoma and Indian territory; S,
T. Sparks, Illinois; o. H. Westburg, Mas
sachusetts; T. H. Adds, New Jersey and
Delaware; T. D. Quaintonce, Maryland;
| J. F. Harris, California; T. w. Newman.
| Connecticut, and Rhode Island; E. P.
| Young, Maine; NJ. NJ. Pierce, New Hamp-
| shire; F. A. Smith, Vermont; w. c..
| Austin, Montana; T w. BARLEY, Idaho;
]. n. Mamie, Wyoming; and w. H. Daw-
| son Minnesota
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
SALTWATER.
City Council Amends the Street
Railway Franchise.

City Council Amends the Street
Railway Franchise.
The city council last night amended
the street railway franchise by granting
Messrs. Lowry and Goodrich right to en-
ter the city with an interurban line on
Sylvan avenue; also changing the line
from North Third street to North Fourth
street, and to construct a loop from
Chestnut street on Water street to
Myrtle street, Myrtle to Main and Main
to Chestnut
Stephen Murphy, who is well known in
saltwater, having been employed by
Saltwater parties for several years, was
locked up Wednesday night on a charge
or criminal assault upon Christy Dona-
hue, whose mother resides on North
Third street. Murphy, as the story goes.
called at the Donahue residence Wednes-
DAY evening, and talked with the young
lady, and finally suggested a walk They
walked up on the North hill, and it is
claimed that he made the assault lust
back of the prison. The girl ran home
and told her mother what had happened.
and Murphy was locked up. Yesterday a
complaint was made against him, and he
will have preliminary examination to-
day. Murphy is a widower and, accord
ing to the stories of those who know him,
has borne good reputation.
The board of prison managers held it's
July meeting yesterday and transacted
only routine business, aside from grant
ing eight paroles. The miscellaneous
cash receipts Of the prison for the month
of June, as reported to the board by
Warden Wolfer. amounted to SEQ. 0e9 n
and of this amount &c. 70 was received
from the Union Shoe and Leather com
pany for convict labor, etc, and $31, 419. 1G
vas for sales and COLLECTIONS on account
of binder Irvine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07

any event, however, I shall not give UP
my residence in this state. Minnesota is
good enough for me, and do not expect
to move farther west
Il notice" he continued, that Gov
Lind is contemplating going to San Fran
cisco to meet the boys of the Thirteenth
and that the plan has been criticised in
the Times, because it would cost the
state something. 1t seems to me that the
governor should go. 1 think it is right
for him to do so. Suppose 1t does cost
something. We are going to entertain
those boys right royalty when they come
home. That will cost something, too,
but we should do it, and, what's more,
we are going to do it. Certainly some
one should go west to meet them, and in
my opinion the governor is the man who
should go. If 1 were governor I should
go on to meet them, whether 1 was criti-
cised for it or not"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
APPORTIONING THE FUNDS.
Money for the Cyclone Sufferers Is
Being Divided.

NEW RICHMOND, Wis, July 6.-Lieut
Gov. Stone and Col William Anderson, of
Madison, representing the governor, were
here today, in consultation with the state
committee. A committee from the county
board was also present, arranging for re-
building the bridge. A report from the re-
lief committee, appOrtioning funds among
sixty tornado sufferers in this city, was
posted today on the bulletin board. The
amounts range from 5000 to $500 each,
and amount in the aggregate to SIG, 0CO.
Other allotments will be made as fast as
statements can be prepared The commit
tee holds releases from all claims against
the fund from j. E. Glover and other in
dlviduals and interests, representing near
ly 100000 in losses.
Amos P. Wilder, of the State Journal
Madison, today received q check for $3.50
from Helen Gould, to oe used in the New
Richmond relief fund. Mr.. Wilder is ac-
quainted with some of the Gould family
and wrote Miss Helen Gould, suggesting
that a little assistance extended to the
cyclone sufferers would be very accept
able. Miss Gould promptly sent $3.50,
which has been forwarded to- the gen.
eral committees
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
CIRCUS TENT COLLAPSED.
RingIfng's Big Show In Storm ..t
CrOOkstOn.

CROOKsTON, Mimi, July 6.-Ring-
ling's circus tent collapsed during
heavy storm last night. Owing to the
threatening weather only small crowd
was present. The grand entree had just
been concluded, and only a few perform
ers and no animals were in the ring. 1t
seems a miracle that no lives were lost.
J. P. Johnson, of Mcintosh; Miss Adams,
of Crookston; Erick Berkman, Of st. Hill
aire, had legs broken, and fifty others
were slightly injured. The property loss
to the show people is $1,000. Ringing
Brothers personally looked after all in
jured citizens. The menagerie tent re-
manned in position. The animals were
frantic, but none escaped.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
ST. CLOUD.
Lightning Scares the Family of Rev.
F. G. Sahr.

ST. CLOUD, July Especial. )-Drs.
MCGUIRE and Maloy examined Mrs
Minnie Dohr, of Benton county, before
the judge of probate at Sank Rapids this
morning, and pronounced her insane. She
was ordered committed to the asylum at
Fergus Falls Domestic troubles were the
cause of her arrangement
During a heavy thunder storm, which
passed over st. Cloud last night the
house of Rev. F. G. Sahr was struck
by lightning. Mrs. Sahr, who was awak-
ened by. the thunder and was I'D, was
slightly burned across the face by the
electric fluid. In a room occupied by Mr..
and Mrs Korfhage, guests of the Sahrs.
the lightning burned the bed clothes
within a foot of Mrs. Korfhage's face,
but did not injure the occupants of the
bed. Two daughters of Mr. Sahr also
had narrow escape. The building was
perforated in number of places, but
strange to say was not set on fire.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
CAMP ROUTINE.
Third Regiment Has Settled Down
to It's Work.

CAMP LAKEVIEW, Lake City, July
6-The regular routine of camp life Is
being carried out today. The regiment
assembled this morning for the regular
morning drills, while the work at the
rife range has been commenced under the
supervision of Capt o. f. Lee.
The weather is fine and the men are
all in good health, sc that there will De
no drawback to stop them from carry
ing on their work. The only thing to be
dreaded is that it is rather warm to work
very hard, but as the drills are eli held
either in the morning or else in the
evening, the men will not suffer much
from the heat. The work at the range
Will be carried on between the hours OF
$3.50 and $3.50 q. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
MAYOR GRAY'S VETO
WILL HAVE TO BE OVERRIDDEN
BEFORE THE STREET CAR
COMPANY
CAN RUN FAST INTERURBANS

The minneapolis Chief Executive
Opposed to What He Terms n
backward Step in the Relation of
Public Service Corporations and
MunicipaIities-Obj to Fifteen
Cent Fare.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
CLOUGH WOULD CO.
The Ex-Governor Says He Would
Meet the thirteenth

The Ex-Governor Says He Would
Meet the Thirteenth.
D. NJ. Clough, former governor Of this
state, has no idea of relirQuishing Min
nesOta as his home, Notwithstanding the
reports to that effect published in the
Seattle papers. Mr.. Clough returned from
Washington yesterday. He was there
five weeks, looking over the lumber in
dustry, and though ne was very favor
ably impressed with the conditions he
found there has not yet definitely de-
cided to enter the ranks Of the Washing
ton lumbermen. Moreover, he denies pos
iuvely that he is to manage the Hill lum-
her interests on the coast, and says that
he and Mr.. Hill have no business relations
whatever
Washington is q great state" said
the former governor last evening, land l
was most favorably impressed with the
opportunities there. Nevertheless, 1 have
not yet definitely decided whether or not
I shall go into business out there. In
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
BECKER GUILTY.
Chicago Butchers Punishment FIX
ed at Death.

CHICAGO, July 6.-August Becker, the
stock yards butcher, today was found
guilty of the murder of his first wife.
HIS punishment was fixed at death The
jury was out only short time. Becker
showed apparent Indifference. The father
OF Becker's second wife, George Sutterlin,
accused by Becker of being the murderer
did not attend the closing scene. Suffer-
Inns daughter, Becker's second wife, was
also absent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
Railroad Graders Use knives

BLUE EARTH, Mimi, July 6.-(Spe-
1.-Two laborers on the new railroad
grade near this city shortly prior to
Ter, night watchman and stabbed him in
three places. The wounds are quite Sc
rious, but not considered fatal The
sheriff is in pursuit of the men, who are
reported to have fed soon after the dis
turba nee
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
Los AngeIes-CaIifornta,

Very low excursion rates to California
until Sept. 4th, 1S99-Via The North-W West
ern Line, c., ST. P, NJ. & o. Ry. For
particulars call on T. ]. McCarty. City
Ticket Agent. 395 Robert street. st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
TRAGEDY NEAR BRAINERD.
Attempted Wife Murder Followed
by Suicide

BRAINARD, Mimi, July 6-At this
morning Ed Clinch, dealer in general
merchandise at Bakus, shot his wife
twice in the head and then committed
suicide. He died instantly. His wife will
recover.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
Teachers.

Very low rates to Los Angeles, Califor-
nia-June 25 to July inclusive-good for
return until Sept. 4, 1S99-Via The North
Western Line-C., st. P, NJ. & o. Ry. For
further particulars apply I. j. McCarty,
City Ticket Agent S95 Robert street ST
Paul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07

fire department confined the fire there,
and soon extinguished it. The telephone
company's lose is $500 or more, and Mr.
Saverien's loss on furniture, carpets, wall
paper and building will be at least 81. 800.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07

| inspecting the Flandrau Indian school.
| 1t is understood that charges have been
preferred against certain officials at this
| school, and he is here making a genera!
| investigation of the matter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
Inspecttnp an Indtan school.

Inspecting an indian school.
FLANDRAU. S. D., July 6.-United
States Indian Inspector James McLaugh-
lin has been here for the past few days
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
His DEFENSE OPENED
ROBERT BOXELL WAS THE FIRST
WITNESS FOR THE
DEFENSE
IN THE TRIAL AT BUFFALO

Says His Brother Joe Was on Good
Terms With His Father-Saw the
Accused Go Up the Road After
They Had Been Fishing-Witness
Subjected to Severe CrOss-Exam-
nation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-07
FIRED BY LIGHTNING.

Blaze at New UIm That Caused Some
Dams ge.
NEW ULM, Mimi, July 6.-(Special.)-
During a heavy rain and thunder storm
yesterday evening lightning struck the
furniture store of H. L. Saverien, and
instantly set fire to the telephone station
in the second story of the building. In
two minutes the telephone station and the
end of the room were in flames, but the