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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15
Rewards for AsSasSins.

Frankfort, Ky, March S.-Appro-
priatiOns were made by the Reward
Commission to-day setting aside
So, 900 on the head of each person
concerned in the conspiracy to kill
Gov. GOebel, if there be no more than
ten. If there should be more than
ten conspirators found guilty, then
the $4,000 is to be divided pro rata.
The remaining $4,000 is to remain
in the custody of the commission.
The appropriation was made in the
following resolution which was unan-
imously adopted under the terms of
the law.
Resolved, That $1,000 out OF the
sum appropriated, creating a com
mission for the purpose OF apprehend
ing and bringing to Justice the muir
derers of Governor William Goebel
and appropriating 100000 there
for, be paid as a reward for the APP
prehensiOn. arrest and conviction as
principal or accessory of each person
engaged in the murder of Governor
William Goebel. In the event the
number of convictions exceeds ten,
then the reward of $4,000 will be
DrOrated y
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15
Deaf And Dumb Hunters Luck

Atchi.on. March S.-John Leonar-
Iii and william Boiler, both deaf and
dunh drove a cart 70 a river slough
two miles above here this morning
70 hunt. The vehicle. horse and men
went through the ice and the mud
was 40 deep they could not get out.
Unable TO call for help they hounderd
around until noon. when found
thew we're almost exhausted. Acclaim
thirty feet long was thrown TO Leon
.rdi and he was rescued Boiler vas
70 far away 20 be reached. \ man
rushed TO town for q longer rope and
m. natrol wagon Immediately left
with aid 1t is feared Boiler VIII not
be reached alive
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15
SHERIFF FULS0M A SUICIDE.
Desperate Character Who Became a
Conservation of Peace.

NOUSCi dtOi VI Cd\C.
Denison, Texas, March I.-Tandy
Fulsom, sheriff OF Blue county, ChOc-
taw nation. committed suicide this
morning at his home near Durent.
FulsOm shot himself III the breast
with a rifle The deceased was one
of the most noted characters who has
ever lived in the Territory.
He has killed number OF meu and
was an all-round bad man. He was
for number of years n fugitive from
Justice. and the officers gave him a
wide berth A truce was pa seized up
between him and the United States
authorities, and Folsom came in and
surrendered and the numerous cases
against him were dismissed from the
docket He was immediately APP
pointed a member of the Indian pc
lice and Deputy United States mar
shall. Since then he has done more
to rid the Territory of lawless char
acters than any other officer who has
ever lived.
He was the finest specimen OF phys
ical manhood that was ever seen in
the territory. His height was 6 feet
3 inches, and he had the strength OF
an OK, and WAS as brave as a lion.
He was very handsome ChOetaw.
The history of the southern portion
OF the Indian Territory will contain
much of the exploits OF Tandy Fol
som. 1t will tella quaint and curious
story OF an outlaw transformed TO a
peace officer through a treaty OF
peace between one man and a great
government.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15

Washington, March Sat the
session OF the house to-day Mr.. Over
street. in charge Of the conference re-
port upon the financial bill, gave
notice that he would call up the re-
port next Tuesday. BY unanimous
consent it was agreed that the vote
upon the report should be taken as
40 o clock Tuesday afternoon. The
senate has passed the bill.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15

An unusual family Of brothers lives
near Plattsburg. They are the Big
gerstaffs. The eldest is ~ years old,
the next -. another 20 and the
Youngest -. Their combined ages
is 30 years. and their average il
nearly 80 years. They are all hale
and hearty and successful in financial
affairs
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15
Is 1T BUB0kIC PLAGUE?
The ScOurse Has Evidently Appeared
in San Francisco Chinatown.

in San Francisco Chinatown.
San Francisco. March IA case of
what is supposed to be the bubonic
plague. though the exact nature OF
the disease is vet unknown. has been
discovered in Chinatown. The pa
tient. Chinese at 1904 Dupont
street. was Immediately isolated, and
the whole of Chinatown has been
placed under strict quarantine regu-
latiOns.
No fears apprehended of the spread
Of the disease. whatever it may prove
to be.
A large force Of police is in China
town to maintain the quarantine
placed upon that section pending the
outcome of the meteorological ex-
animation OF the suspected Chinese.
The physicians are not yet prepared
to make definite statement regard
ing the case. but from Others who
have had experience in such matters
it is learned that the case will hardly
prove to be one ofplague, As the dead
man had long been a resident OF this
city. Had he been recent arrival
from the Orient greater alarm would
be felt.
Victoria. British Columbia, March
7-Officisl advice has been received
OF the appearance of genuine bubonic
plague on the steamship Mango Aaru
at Diamond Head Port Townsend
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15

sedafia No. March s.-Mrs Mal.n-
IA Sweet. probably the Oldest woman
M;s,ouri. died to-day at The Pettis
county home for the poor. aged lo2
go. Mrs. Sweet had been resi-
aen+ Of the county for nearly hall a
c.nturv. John Puckett- her father.
wa. one OF the pioneers Of Missouri.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15

4 MeadviIIe school teacher asked
her pupils in civil government TO
name the duties of the sheriff and one
gallant and observing youth an
swered: TO take the schoolmarns
out driving.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15

A Hopkins pe--irni-t said be wouli
leave the town for -, and almOtt
before he could catch hi breath. n"
willing citizens had raised the required
sum.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-15
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL ELECTION

,r,,ice Ia hereby given, that by virtue and
.sSn,ity Of an order Of the County Court of
Rates county. Missouri, made ana enteTed OF
rroocisi election has been ordered AMI will be
spp,d in said county in the manner provided by
law on
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Put Through III. PAGES.

The wealthy Briton Is confcssedly
the most fastidious' man living as to
the quality of his personal domestic
service. The concentrated energy with
which an Englishman will reDuke his
servant for an oTense so slight that
the average American falls to observe
It bears out the above statement. and
II is this social condition that has de-
velopcd the hyperarlstocratlc intelli-
gence Office In London.
Those who propose changing serv-
ants are not content with references
and q perfunctory Interview with the
man or maid under consideration. but
insist upon a full dress rehearsal OF
both manners and appearance.
The servant In livery II put through
all his PAGES. must display the size o.
his calves, the haughtiness of his pose.
as well as breeding In handling a
card, announcing guest or serving at
the table.
Nothing Is taken for granted. The
master and the mistress sit by and dis
cuss the points or groom or butler T.,
they would those of high priced horse
or valuable dog. Domestics are taken
with great seriousness by the upper
class Engllshmen. and for that reason
nothing Is left to luck In peopling the
servants hall.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
sootch =. she 1. wrote.

Mrs. Hohmboddle-What are you
reading that absorbs you so?
Mr.. Hohmboddie looking up from
his book)-It Is a new Scotch novel.
Mrs. Hohmboddie with enthusiasm
oh, am so fond of those dear dialect
thingsl Do read me little.
Mr.. Hohmboddie treaalrRk fye see,
Elpsie," said Duncan doudkIG might
hae MAR the matter VIZ me bhan ye
wad be spierln. AIDlins me cen is q
bit dazzlIt an am hearin the poolses
thuddin In ma ears. an ma TONGUE In
ciavfIi when t-sud be gaein, an div ye
no hear the dirlin O. MA H:SiEt en- feel
the shakin O. ma hond this day gin
gat a glimpse o. Sc, ,sair hirplln like On
aud mon?. Div ye nae guess what's a.
the steer. Kinney, wrout me gaein It
malr words?"
Mrs. Hohmboddie-Stop, for good
ness' sake! What In the world is the
creature trying to say9
Mr.. Hohmboddie-He's making a dec
laration OF love.
Mrs. Hohmboddie-A declaration OF
Lowell l thought he was telling lot
OF symptoms to his doctor.-CollIer's
Weekly.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
mo Firhti.r sworaa.h.

The swordfsh is utterly without fear
and will, like a buffalo6 o. rhinoceros,
charge anything that 6irends II. often
doing an amount OF execution hardly
to be believed dld' not the evidence ex-
list Combats between sworddsh are
most interesting and may be compared
to a duel between two expert swords
men. Such contest was observed
of the long pier that extends out into
the ocean at Santa Monica. near Los
Angeles, last year. Some fishermen
noticed two big fish leaping out of the
water and dashlng along the surface.
Soon II was seen that they were sword
fish.
The season was when the fish are I'M
usually feroclous. They had made scv.
eral rl1shcs and when observed were
at close quarters. striking each other
powerful side blows like cavnlrymen.
This was unsatisfactory, and finally
they separated and darted af each 9TH
er like arrows, the water Kissing as
their sharp dorsal fms cut through It
They evidently struck head on, one
missing, while the sword OF the other
struck just below the eye and plowed
a deep furrow In the fish. partly dis
nbllng It, so that It turned and attempt
ed to escape. But Its adversary also
turned and with a rush drove its sword
completely through the body OF Its foe
and held It fast, only wrenching its
weapon loose when its enemy stopped
swimming. San Francisco Call.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
HE NEEDED MEDICINE.
But Not the Sort the Drummer Pro-
posed to Give Him.

nuN NON NmG SOEN NnG DEMMhhhGE
posed to Give Him.
A well known drug drummer who
was paying his regular holiday visit to
New Orleans took the train for little
side trip to Baton Rouge and In the
hurry of his departure left handsome
bone handled umbrella hanging ON q
hook In the lobby of the hotel.
1t was tempting prize, but proba-
bly, every kleptomanlac who saw 1t
supposed the owner was seated near at
hand. At any rate, 1t remained undis-
turbed and was still there when the
drummer returned.
by the way" he remarked after he
had exchanged greetings with the clerk.
"I've managed somehow to lose my new
bone handled umbrella. Have any OF
you seen such thing lying around the
ofice?"
A quick witted beIlboy heard the
question and, glanclng around, saw the
missing article hanging within n foot
Of his head. Surprising 1t had been
there for only n few moments, he
promptly grasped the ferrulc.
us this the oneT" he inquired.
eyes," exclaimed the traveller, de-
lighted, "and I must say I'm surprised
nobody has nipped it!'
"Aw. they couldn't do that" replied
the bellboy. "I've been holdin on to 1t
fer We ever since We hung 1t up"
The drug drummer stopped with his
hand half way down his pocket, and
whimsical smile overspread his coun-
tenance.
We'll" he said slowly. 81 was intend
ing to give you half dollar. but II
you've been holding that umbrella for
three consecutive days you're more In
need of tonic. Here Is a capsule OF
quininc and iron"
The gloom which settled down upon
the bell bench might have been hewn
with an ax.-New orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
PAWON THE CENTURY
HE TRIES TO EXPLAIN WHEN THE
NEW ONE BEGINS.

Ana Uses Practical IilnstratiOn
That Unfortunately Not Only Up
sets His Theories, but Tetes = FAN
Cut of Him Too. i'55Ityt.
"Cf all the Slllie people tcver Seem"
paw sed after rlnklen HIS forbid A long
time. THE worst Is the Ones what Git
to Starten Arguments about When the
twentyeth sentcherry Begins People
what aln't got no More SentA than to
Waste Time Over sutch Thing OF to
Have babies er sumthlng I'M the house
So they could keep bizzy without Coin
away frum Home to hunt fer trnbble.
But the good Lord made Il SO sum
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

so HE GOT TWO OF THE KITCHEN CHARRs.
folks hasen't got nothin to Do But al
ways Look around fer sum new Way
TO Show thare fOolishness. That's what
makes me Glad haft to work fer a
Liven. II l woulden't Have nothin
else to Do mebby Sumtimes mite Git
to goin on like a South Amurican Re
public too. Ennybudy what Has han
as mulch Sentz as they are in a little
Red mousetrap OF to no the twentyeth
sentcherry Can't Begin only Wunst
and that is nineteen Hundred and
Wuu."
"How Can It Begin, them nav asst.
"Grate hevens," paw ansered, "Can
It Be possible you are One OF the Soup
preem iddyuts That thinks 1t Begins
with Nineteen Numbered? No wunder
Our Children sumtimes Don't hardly
Seem to be Worth raisin. Now, I'll
list Sho you How this thing is. If l
am workin fer q Numbered boilers q
Week and
"Oh, paw" nav Says. Don't go to
supposIn Ennythlng Of that kind. II
amt Ever goln to HAPPEN"
Say" paw told Her. Don't you
want to Find out about this Bizness er
not? II you DO, try to Brake the reck.
erd now by not saying nothing fer
about Han a minut and I'll sho you.
You see, II was goin to Ride hun
dered miles | wouldent go Back and
Ride a Mile before got started, would
I7p
al Don't Ls,'' nav says. "I- Have
naSn saw you Do things what was
-tust a. Hard to Explain. They are
Fever no TellIn what you mite Do"
"oh. welk" -paw Says, ''thay amt
emmy use Tryln to Talk to people what
D6H pS enuff to Lern things whel
they have q Chanel. Sposen you was
agoln to Pay the Grocery man Dol
Ter and Begin Counter Out pennies.
Do you Think he Would tell you to
stop when you Give him ninety Nine 2"
"Mebby He mite BE maxim a marked
Down Sale that day." nav says.
whats the use Citizen Bothered about
II emmy Way? thot you sed people
was Silly II thay would waste THAR
time over such thingYf .
'Thay are" paw told Her. ''only thay
Don't no Enuff to see 1t the rite way.
Now I'm jist agoin to sho you How
this thing Is so you Can't Help but
See IT,"
So He got Two of the Kitchen
Chares and stood with one foot on one
chare and the other foot on the other
Chare. -.
"Now," paw told us, ''sposen the
chare what my left foot is on is the
nineteenth Sentchery and the other
one is the next one, with the first OF
January Haff way Between. Do You
See It all rite as Far as got?"
Eyes" nav Says. But ! Don't new
er Believe In Straddlen on these
Things. Thay Can't be two Sides to It,"
You watch" paw sed. 81 got II
Down fine. Now. sposen nay left foot is
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Reieeted FAVOR.

When the German emperor was at
school at 'Cassel, he and his brother.
Prince Henry, lodged In IN old castle
near. ,,ut In the school the two boys
were hSated exactly like any other
youngsters. On one occasion, It Is re-
lated, a master. knowing that Prince
William was backward In Greek and
wishing to curry favor with him. told
him secretly what the subject Of the
next days examination would be.
Early next morning the prince went
into the classroom and wrote the In
formation on the blackboard In huge
letters, not wishing to have any unfair
advantage over his schoolfenows.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Unconstitutional,

"What a wretched daub" exclaimed
the unsophisticated visitor at the art
exhibition. turning to speak to a
stranger.
'Ha, haF' laughed the stranger. at
Is pity to violate all the time honcred
precedents. but l really am not the
painter OF that plcture."
This Is a cold, lconociastic age. and
the mortifying. yet Instructive, con-
tretemps OF the olden time Ii not good
form In literature now.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
A Tale of ChIyairy.

Sir Lancelot on his mailed steed
rode up TO the great gate of the castle
aud hit 1t resoundlng thwack with
the hilt of his sword.
What, no, within there"' he Shouted
"What, ho, without there! came the
answering cry.
II want to come inr Numbered the
knight.
well, you can't do II now" called
the same voice. We've just opened q
Jack pot."-Detroit Free Press.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
nefnre and After.

Slngleton-Do you believe il Is pos
sible for two people to live as cheaply
as one2
Wederly-.D Before I married l read all
the statistics could find on the sub
ject, and l was convinced that they
could, but
Singleton-WeIl?
Wederly-After marrying l made q
few statistics of my own, then changed
my mind.-Chicago News.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
aronIuna.. comn.rIaon.

Laurence Gtoniund. the sociailstic
writer who ended his days in New
York, was thorough pessimist. One
evening. after he had denounced the
modern industrial system In savage
terms. q friend remarked:
at is not so bad as Russian des.
potlsm, Is III"
"Not quite. The former Is the worst
possible; the latter the worst eonceiv-
able"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
No Chance For Cruelty.

"Pinkerton says he believes In pub.
llcly whipping hishwaymen."
Doesn't that seem cruelT
at wouldn't seem cruel In Cleve-
land"
"Why not?"
1--WE never catch any."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Kamr are@tIna.

"Saku bona are the first words a
stranger learns of the Kafir yocabu-
larry. The expression Is the common
form OF salutatIon used by the natives,
and It's literal translation IL, II see
you" II Il considered a mhrk of re-
spect not TO give the greeting lmme-
diately. the delay showing the rover
ence 10 which the pstIys holds bic
visitor. = PhiIadslphls Rec0F1.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

1.-THE burglar" said the citizen, eight
ed parlor matches all about the hpuse'
ham he n;SyidsSntly he kneV1,L,.1 tri sEts
are all light .sleesNssl = f01e 81 u, e.
49, 49, I'D the adjective. >-,ov,a.n,,,
'--ztlao aAhE.l ia..IuRr... ~. ~ me- MY
q married manP@in4.ehapOi Press.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
so Sudden. bud satI.facto-x.

"You take me quite by SURPRISE" she
exclaimed after he had finally put the
question.
"Well, I'm glad to get you In any
way" he replied, pursuing his advan-
tage.
And she let II so at that.-Philadel-
phia North American.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Experience Teaches.

well, I've learned one thing" he
said as he broke away from the crowd
Of spectators.
"What is that?" he was asked.
"Never bet on war news that comes
from Stock Exchange sources."-Chi-
cagO Post.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
rxtraorSfnsfy MaF@isSe Vows.

An English rural Clergyman says
that in his parish 1t was quite. the
fashion for the man, when giving the
ring In the marriage ceremony, to say
TO the woman; f'Nithmy body thee
wash up, and with all my hurdle goods
thee and thou" He said the women
we're better up in this part Of the serv'
Ice than the men. One day, however,
bride startled him By promising, in
what she supposed TO be the language
Of the Prayer book, TO take her hus.
band ito ave and to old from this day
forni't for betterer horse, for richerer
power, in siggerness health, TO love
cherries and to bay" What meaning
this extraordinary vow conveyed to
the wcman's own mind, the incumbent
said, baffied him to conjecture.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

ate Teen ninety nine and the Chare
where It's Resin on is the nineteenth
sentcherry. II r. -,,tt
BY the Time he got It all Settled up
to That point little albert and the Pup
Come In Chaser after the Hender-
senses Cat what Had shut up in the
seller the mite Before becoz nav Herd
some rats Down thare last week.
The Cat Scooted Between the Chares
where paw was standen. and the pupp
thOt BE would Do the Salm, bat made
a mistake and Bumped aginst The Nine
teenth Sentcherry and nocked It trum
under paw. and the Bottom Dropt out
Of the argument His Cote was al
Tore up TIE Back teo.--G eorgie -
Hhtaags &inep Herald.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
May he Feminine.

"She has married an lmpecunlous no
bleman."
'Oh. we'll. the saying, a fool and his
money are soon parted has no relation
TO sex anyway."-Chicago Post.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
The Other hoy Want. HI. Turn.

"Pa," said the small boy, his eyes
looking longingly at the new mechan-
ical top, you've showed me how to
work 1t now for an hour. Let me try"
Philadelphia North American.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

Kirby Sksggs Is a great talker."
"Does lie ever say anythingT'-Chi'
caSo Record.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

weakness ana
sickness pccu'
liar to the sex.
If the Egypt.
ian custom pre-
vailed in this
country, many
sufferers TIL
be gla 4 tC
cover til e IL
pre- m atur re
wrinkles. ilti
sunkenchc, Ks,
a 1T
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Hidden Beauty

In Egypt The custom is for Processes
to hide their beauty by covering
the lower part of the face with veil.
In America the beauty of many Of
our women is hidden because of the
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Good Whiskey.

l have license to cell liquor in any
and can furri.h you the
very finest medicinal whi-key.
J. H ORME.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

birthdays Celebrated in Egypt.
The custom of keeping birthdays !,
many thousand years old. Pharaoh's
birthday festivities are mentioned In
the Pentatench.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
Rradfield's
Female Regulator

brings out a woman's true beauty.
1t makes her strong and well in those
organs upon which her whole general
health depends. II corrects all men
strual disorders. 1t stops tho. drains
of Leucorrhoca. 1t restores the womb
to it's proper place. 1t removes the
causes of headache. backaehe and
nervousness. 1t takes the poor. de-
bilitated. weak. haggard. fading
woman and puts her on her feet
again, making her face beautiful by
making her body well.
Druggists sell Il for 81 bottle.
Send for our free illustrated book for women.
The BradfIeld Regulator Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22

IINII IINdINIIJ
complexion. from the eyes of the
world with the veil ofghe Orient.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-05-02
FUNERAL SERVICES.

The remains Of Mrs, Ada Marshall
Bowman, wife OF Mr.. Charles P. Bow
man, who died last Wednesday morn
ing in Baltimore, were brought here
Friday evening on the $40 Baltimore
and Ohio train and taken directly to
Trinity Methodist church where the
funeral services were hsld, .bsing con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Henry P
HamilL. Interment was made in LsI'
ington cemetery. The remains were
were accompanied by her husband and
little son, mother and brother.
The funeral Of Miss Susan White
Paxton, who died last "Wednesday
morning after several weeks illness o.
paralysis, took place from her late RES
dence at 5 o'clock Friday evening, thu
services bsing conducted by Rev. DR.
Thornton Whaling, Of the Presbyterian
church. She was the third daughte
Of the late Major Gardner Paxton. ant
wss iorty.sight years Of age. She ii
survived by one sister. Mrs. Frank B
Webb, Of Columbia, Tenn.