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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
ROOSEVELT IS president.
He Took the Oath of Chief Executive
Upon Arrival in Buffalo Sat
urday Afternoon.
REC0RD-BREAKING TRIP FROM ALBANY
His Special Train Sped Across the Empire
State at o Mile "A Minute-The Door To
His Car Was Locked and He Would
See No One, Though Crowds Gathered
at the stations.

Buffalo, " Y, Sept. 14.-Prcsident
Roosevelt arrived in Buffalo at 1:40
and went to the house of Ansley VIII
cox, where he arrived at l:45.
An immense crowd which had been
awaiting his arrival for hours was
gather about the station eager to
catch the first sight of the president.
The train, however. did not enter the
station proper, but the president land
ed at the terrace. When he left the
train an escort of the Fourth signal
corps formed about him and conduct
ed him to an AUTOMOBILE" which his
friend, Ansley Wilcox, had in waiting.
The demonstration which greeted his
appearance was in keeping with the
solemnity of the occasion. Those who
saw hin. did not raise cheer, but
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

FROM GROVER CLEVELAND
The Ex-President Says Three Presidential
Murders in Recent Years Fills the Mind
with Stunning Amusement.

Princeton, \. J.. Sept. 14.-Ex-Pres-
ident Grover Cleveland. when he heard
of President EcKinley's death. made
the following statement: This is
dreadful news. and the more cruel be
cause it strikes down the confidents
and comforting expectations which
all our people were encoura ged to
entertain that their president would
be saved from death. In the affective
gloom surrounding this third presiden-
tial murder within the memory of
men not yet old, we can scarcely keep
out of mind feeling of stunning
amazement that in free America
blessed with a government consecrat-
ed to popular welfare and content
ment, the danger of assassination
should ever encompass the faithful
discharge of the highest official duty.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
MIDGET AMONG KNIGHTS.
Young Wan of sparta. III. Joins the
Society, Although of Boys
stature.

Will Croak. of Sparta. just east of
Red Bud. III. * the smallest Knight
Of Pythias in the world. He j. %
years old. but the smallest man OF
ones acquaintance would most ike
~ loom MP a a giant if placed beside
him. Nr. Croak stands only 81 inches
high and weighs 81 pounds He is
well formed. too. and remarkably in
telligent in spite OF the fact that he
looks like a boy Il years old. When
Mr.. Croak was initiated some of the
members who had not bsen posted in
terrup1ed the proceedings when the
midget entered the room with cries
of Put that boy out: what i he do
ing here?" Mr. Croak made a low
bow. the worthy master gave as ex-
phantom and the Initiation was zone
through.
NJ. Croak's father. who. until his
death a few years ago. was master
mechanic of the Centralia & Chester
railroad at Sparta. vas OF medium
size. a is his mother. He has several
brothers, who are also Of medium
build.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
HAD PREVIOUSLY FLED
Citizens OF Trenton. Mo., Marched to Home
of Anarchist Sympathizer to Warn
Him to Leave.

Trenton, Mo, Sept. 1.-THE citi-
zens of Trenton held a mass meeting
in G. \. Il. hall and voted that Prof.
Olinger. of Ruskin college, who Is
pleased that the president had been
shot, must leave the city. The citi-
zens then marched in a body to the
residence of the college professor and
served notice on his household of the
action of the citizens meeting. The
professor had heard OF The meeting
and had fed.
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
OUR TRADE WITH SPAIN.
Com merciaI Relations of United
States with That Country Now
the Same Before the War.

Trade relations between the United
States and Spain have resumed the
conditions existing prior 10 the war
between the two countries. The ex-
ports from the United States TO Spain
in the fiscal year Just ended were
larger than in any preceding year,
with single exception. 1883, and show
an increase of $4,000. 900 over 1899;
while our imports from Spain also
show a marked increase over 1899. In
the seven months ending with July.
1901. our imports from Spain were
S3,110.71s, against s2.s75.s4O in the cor
responding period of the preceding
year. while during the same period
our exports to Spain increased from
ss,1s9.2Ss 70 Ss,9ss. go. For the single
month of July our imports increased
from $270,216 to S634, 665 and our ex-
ports 10 Spain. increased from $780, $50
10 S1.156.49O.
Raw materials form the most i'm
portant feature Of our exports to
Spain. and fruits and iron ore the
principal articles OF Importation. The
total value of our imports from Spain
in the fiscal year 1901 was S5,4O9, 3O1.
and in 1900 $5,950O47. The details Of
the 1901 importationS are not availa-
bile. but those of the wear 1000 show:
Fruits. over $500 900: nuts. S5IS. 600:
wines, S5S3,000. and iron ore. $500. 900
In value.
Turning TO the export side raw ma
ter:al> prove to be the chief feature ~
our export trade with Spain. Our to-
tai exports 10 Spain IN the fiscal year.
1901. We're S15.4S .73s. against $780,
$50 in 1900. OF the latter total. cotton
was valued at $9.61s $50: mineral oil.
sSSS.o11: shocks and slaves. $3.50. 295:
tobacco. SG61.S $40; boards and planks.
S426.2S7; breadstuffS. S236353: iron
and steel manufactures. S1G2.T3s:
chemicals. drugs. etc. S26.5S2: and
meat products. S1S47O. While the fig
ureS Of the wear just ended are not vet
available as To details. il i probable
that the chief growth viii be found
in the item Of cotton. Of which prices
during the year were materially higher
than in 1000. whose figures are above
quoted.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

Syracuse. y. Y. Sept. 1.-THE pres
idcnt remained during the stop in his
car and refused to see anyone. The
train made record time 20 this city.
One mile was made in ~ seconds on
a stretch west of Oneida.
Train Made "a Vile Il Minute
Rome. r. y. Sept President
RooseVelt's train passed through this
city at 900 u. m. making the dis
tance. - miles, in - minutes
Car Tightly Locked ut Rochester.
Rochester, \. Y. Sept. 14.&Presi-
dcnt RooseH elt's train arrive ed here at
12:14 p. IN. Saturday and departed for
RutfaIo at !2:1S. His car was tightly
locked and no word WAS given out.
Extra Session of Congress Improbable.
Washington, Sept. 14.-It is not be-
lieved here that Vice President Roose-
welt will find it eXpedient or necessary
to summon congress TO meet in spe-
cial session. There is only a very
meager sprinkling OF senators and
members of the house Of representa-
tives in Washington, but those here
generally hold the opinion above eN-
of predicting that there will not be
an extraordinary session of the SEN
ate. although on this point there is Il
difference of opinion. The matter is
entirlv optional with the new presi-
dent. The members of the Mckinley
cabinet and their assistants, as we'll
as the heads of important bureaus and
the foreign representatives, doubtless
will tender their designations as is us
ual in change of administration, in
order to relieve the new president of
embarrassment. but undoubtedly will
be asked to continue in Office for some
time at least. While some of the cab
met officers, it is known. sincerely de-
sire to relinquish their posts. they
are all patriotic and sufficiently de
voted to the interests of their party
10 continue in office if requested by
the president so TO do. and this ii is be-
lieved is what will occur. should any
cabinet change become absolutely
necessary the law gives the president
authority to make temporary APP
pointments and this power has been
exercised on previous occasions with
out much embarrassment in the adj
ministration OF public affairs
The Usual Premonition.
Buffalo. \. Y. Sep. 14.-Thcre are.
as usual, stories of premonitions of
the accession of President Roosevelt
State Senator John Laugh1in tells
that not over four weeks ago, while
display of fireworks was being
made at the Pan-American exposition
grounds, a huge picture of the then
vice president was shown in FIRE. Tn
derneath it were the words. Our
Vice President" Hardly had the pic
ture been lighted when the word
vice" burned out and left standing
in huge letters under Mr.. Roosevelt 5
picture the words Our President"
In a minute or TWO the word Our
accidentally burned out as had the
other, and for fully seven minutes the
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

Among those who sailed for New
York the other day is Count Tyskie-
wicz. a wealthy Pole well known in
ciubIand who made SIR by his at
tempt to throw himself from the top
Of the Eiffel tower or the closing
day of the exposition 10 test a new
style OF parachute. He has just wa
gered 10000 rubles (S2O. 0JOl with the
editor of the Autovelo that he viii
ride his pet camel Cleopatra from
Warsaw TO Paris in fortnight
through Vienna, Zurich and Lyons,
including the crossing of the Alps
Among the conditions IS one that
the counts fancee must ride with
him
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

Saratoga, n. Y, Sept. 14.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt arrived at North Creek
at 1921 this Saturday morning. He
Immediately went on board special
train which was being held in readi-
ness and started for Albany within
one minute after his arrival at North
Creek Mr. Roosevelt was very much
agitated upon the receipt of the news
of President Mckinley's death. The
official notification of this fact re-
ceived by wire from Washington was
handed him by Superintendent {. ID.
Hammond. of the Delaware d Hudson
railroad. The president refused to
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
PROBABLY A MANIAC.
Man Who Left New Hampshire Town
with Threat to XIII Roosevelt
Is Locked Up.

New York. Sept. 14.-Charles Mil
Ter. the man who was arrested last
night on suspicion of being the man
who left Berlin, y. H., yesterday, say
ing he was going TO Washington to
kill Vice President Roosevelt. was ar
raigned in police court to-day and
committed to the insane pavilion OF
Bellevue hospital for examination as
to his sanity He talked in a ram
bling manner and to ali appearances
acted as one insane.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

attested their respect by lifting their
hats. As soon as he entered the We
hicle, the chauffeur turned the lever
and the automobile went skimming
away to the residence of Mr.. Wilcox
on Delaware avenue. Twenty mount
ed police gathering along on either
side could with difficulty keep the
pace which the automobile set.
President Roosevelt declined to
make any statement whatever for
publication. Il was so shocked,
said he, by the terrible news and
by the calamity which it entailed up
on the country as we'll as by personal
sorrow which l feel that l have had
no time 10 think of plans for the flu
ture conduct of the office which has
been so suddenly and sadly thrust
upon me-"
President Roosevelt drove up to the
Milburn house at 2:3S with mounted
policeman ON either side of the ear
riage. Mr.. Wilcox was with him and
Col. Bingham opened the door of the
carriage as the horses were pulled up,
stopping at the curb before the en-
trance. Two big American flags on
either side of the main entrance were
draped in black. and the new presi-
dent of the United States as he en-
tered the house in which his prede-
cessor lay, passed between these pa
triotic badges of mourning. The pres
ident went To the Milburn house to
pay n visit of coincidence to the grief
stricken wife before taking the oath.
President Roosevelt came out of the
Milburn house at ESQ. 1t was decided
that the oath of office should be adj
ministered at the Wilcox home. Pres
ident Roosevelt drove away accom-
panied only by Mr.. Wilcox. The ire
mendous crowd which now crushed up
the mouth Of the streets parted on
either hand the spirited horses
went through at a rapid pace.
1t was Sis p. m. when President
Roosevelt came back to the house of
Ansley Wilcox and until 3.35. when
the cabinet arrived, preparations were
being made for the taking of the
oath of office. The oath of office
was administered by Judge John R.
Hazel. of the federal court.
In taking the oath the president
said: In this hour of deep and ma
tional bereavement, I wish to state
that it shall be my aim to continue
absolutely and without variance the
policy of President Mckinley for the
peace and prosperity and honor of
our beloved country"
Notification from Secretary Hay.
Washington. Sept. 14.-Upon being
notified of the presidents death in
the early morning, Secretary Hay tel
egraphed as follows TO Roosevelt at
North Creek, y. V: The president
died at els this morning" \ re-
Spouse came from President Roosevelt
as soon as he arrived at North Greek
at $50 o'clock. He replied with an &C
acknowledgements OF receipt of the mes
sage and stating that he could not
now express his sorrow in suitable
terms.
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single word president" stood out in
bold relief Senator Laughlin says
that everybody in the place was imme-
occurrence. Now it would seem pro-
phetic.
No Resignations Until After Funeral
Washington, Sept. 14.-Secretaries
Hay and Gage held a conference at
the conclusion of which it was stated
that in all proba bility the members
of the cabinet would not tender their
designations until after the presi
dents funeral.
Theodore Roosevelt, President.
Born in New York city. October q. 1855
Graduated from Harvard college in 1850,
then travelled extensively in Europe.
In November, 1881, elected to the New
elected in 1883. Introduced important re-
form measures.
In 1886 defeated for mayor of New York
by Abram S. Hewitt.
In 1889 appointed by President Harrison
a member of the United States civil ser
vice commission.
Resigned in 1855 TO accept appointment
of police commissioner from Mayor
Strong.
In 1897 became assistant secretary of the
navy.
In 1898 resigned to become organizer and
lieutenant colonel of the rough riders
Became famous for bravery in leading
charge up San Juan hill July I. Com
missioned a colonel by President McKin-
ley
In August. 1895. nominated for governor
of New York by the republicans. Elected
in November by plurality OF 1903 votes
over Augustus Van Wyck.
June 81. 1900. nominated for vice pres
ident on ticket with William Mckinley.
Elected the following November over
Adlai f. Stevenson.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
CARRIED HEAVY INSURANCE
President Mckinley, 1T Is Said. Left Near
ly 100000 in Policies. His Wife
Being the Beneficiary

Cleveland, O.. Sept. I4--Well-in-
formed life insurance men of this city
say that President Mckinley carried
from 100000 70 5000, 900 on his life.
One big New York company is said
TO have a single policy for $4,000
Mrs Mckinley is understood TO be
the beneficiary named in all the pol
icies.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

Washington. Sept 14--Ex-Senator
Marion Butler. of North Carolina.
chairman of the fusion wing of the
David B. Hill j. already assured of the
democratic nomination for president
in 1904. He says this means a more
vigorous third party movement than
the country has ever known
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
Hard-Hearted Federal Judge.

Ardmore. 1. t. Sept. 14.-Because
DR.. James Powell. of Troy. attempted
to kiss Mrs. John GALLON. of the
same town. he was fined $500 and
sentenced to Jail for 30 days by United
States Commission Hardy.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

\ daughter of ex-Vice President
Morton is going TO marry a French
count After the wedding. says the
Chicago Record HaraId. he viii De the
count, she viii NJ Z hs countess and
pa Will oe the counter
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
W orking Night and Dav.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength. list
lessness into energy, brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
huildir" ~ he health o. D
T-Ar box odd by II. L TurEer .t4,...
gist
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

Albany. y. Y. Sept. l4.-President
Roosevelt arrived in Albany from
North Greek Saturday morning IN the
private ear of Vice President Young,
Of the Delaware & Hudson company.
The car was Immediately attached TO
a New York Central special train
which was in waiting and at SOP
O'Clock the train left for Buffalo.
Great crowds were at the station to
meet the Delaware d. Hudson train
upon is arrival, but they were not af-
forded an opportunity to see the
president. The doors of the private
car in which the president is travelling
were kept locked.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19

\ dispatch from Fl Paso. Tex, says
the Santa Fe will buy the Rio Grands,
Sierra Nndre Pacific railroad
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
X. C. Pittsburg & Gulf Time Table

X. c. Pittsburg g. Gulf Time Table.
Arrival and departure of trains at WorlAnd,
NORTH BOUND
No. Kansas city daily Express l2:Aep. m.
Nos ' :" '' Mail ...,-. SIT o. IN.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 2 Through Port Arthur Express, 23lp. m
No. Sloan Syringe Express. ..... l2:2bp N
Remember this lie the popular short line be-
tween Kansas City, Mo. and Pittsburg, Kan.
Joplin. Mo Seosho, Mo. sulphur Springs,
Ark SLOAN Springs. Ark, and the direct
route from the south to st Louis, Chicago,
snd points north and nort heast and 20 Denver,
Ogden San Francisco. Portland and points
vest and northwest No expense has been
pared TO make the passenger equipment OF
'hif Tine second Co none in the west Travel
- 'he new line He ORR
Gen'l PssE Agt Kausas City, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-09-19
No Stop at Utica.

Utica. \. y, sept. 4.-President
Roosevelt's train went through this
city at 9:41 without stopping,
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18
EMULATES CARRIE NATION
SkelbyvIlle Woman Wrecks Saloon with
her Hatchet.

SHELBYvILLE, Ind, July 16.-
Shelby county's Carrie Nation,
Mrs. Webb Mcknight, Saturday
went to Jim Spillman's saloon
and demanded that her son,
Archie Dudley, go home with
her. Spillman demonstrated and
she drew a hatchet. Mrs. Spill
man disarmed her and pushed
her out into the road. Mrs. Nc
Knight grabbed an ak and fore
ed her way inside again, driving
Spillman and his wife before her.
She then proceeded to break up
bottles, furniture, and the bar
until she was wearied.
The entire neighborhood was
aroused and taking sides. Many
declare they will close Spillman
up. He operates under gov.
ernment license and last term
answered seventeen indictments
for illegal liquor selling.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18
WEPT OVER THE BODY
Dunn's Insane Wife Sorrows Over Death
of Annie CothreIl His Little
Victim.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. July 16.-
New facts developed in the pro-
ceedings, which remanded the
aged Charles Dunn of Wallen,
Ind, to jail without bail for the
murder of little Alice Cothrell.
Mrs Dunn, wife of Dunn. is
insane. Little Alice was her IA
vorite She would play the or
gan whenever the little girl
would sing.
During the days and nights
when the search for the dead
child continued, it is said that
the insane woman asked Dunn to
take her out of the cistern, and
when the body was finally drag
ged to the surface the woman
caressed it and wept bitterly.
For moment her mind seemed
almost restored. 1t is now said
that Dunn will allege that his in
sane wife choked the girl to
death and threw her body into
the ciStern.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18
CHINESE PROBLEM
Says China is Willing to Accept Rea
sonabIe Terms If She Can Learn
What They Are.

PEKIN, July 1.-THE minis
ters of the powers freely admit
that the prospect of a conclusion
of negotiations is growing dark
er. The situation is most serious,
as the deadlock has continued
for a month. The meeting ar
ranged for yesterday was post
poned because it was apparent
that the proceedings would be
fruitless.
1t was at the meeting of July
II, that the ministers, reached
something in the nature of an in
demnity, but almost Immediately
radical difference developed be-
tween Great Britain and Russia
as to the details of the plan Of
pay ment. All the ministers
were in accord with the scheme
early in June, subject to the ap-
proval of their governments but
Great Britain disapproved of the
arrangement on the ground that
it did not adequately protect her
commercial interests.
The neutral ministers assert
that either Great Britain or Rus
sia must make material conces-
sions before a chance for agree
ment is possible Meanwhile the
committees of the ministers are
working upon comparatively un-
important details, such as i'm
provements iii navigation. but if
the finaucial question was settled
the negotiations could be closed
in a day.
Ii Hung Chang keeps sending
strenuous requests to the minis
ters Of the powers to present a
complete plan He represents
that China is willing to accept
any reasonable terms and is
chiefly anxious to know definitely
what the powers require, so that
she may begin compliance with
the terms.
The ministers regard newspa
per accusations of procrastina-
ton on their part as exceedingly
unjust. The governments. and
not the ministers, are RESPONSE
bic, the ministers say for the
dead lock.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July IA
special from Cordova, Mexico,
says. IA train on thesVera Cruz
& Pacific railroad was attacked
by a large force ofarmed men at
TERRA Blanca, a small station.
Seven men on the train are re-
ported killed. AS soon as news
of the attack reached Cordova a
force of ruraleS were sent TO the
scene and they are now in pur-
suit of the members Of the mob.
The cause of the attack is not
known here. 1t is said to have
been made by men who were for
merly employed in the construc-
tion of the road"
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18

The concert was well attended in
spite of the warm evening and the
audience was well repaid.
The quartette rendered some excel
lent selections and furnished a good
repartee to a reading gfven by Mrs.
Carleton. Mrs. Cartoons readings
were appropriate and nicely executed,
showing natural talent and careful
study. The solos and duets were
thoroughly enjoyed and the evening
was expressed by all as pleasantly
spent.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18
Packing Plant Burned.

WICHITA, Kan, July 1.-THE
packing plant of Jacob Dold q
Sons of this city was totally des-
troyed by fire yesterday. There
were four large buildings. 1t is
estimated that 1000, 1000 pounds
of meat. IN process of prepara-
ton, was destroyed. The loss is
$3.50, 900, with insurance about
$4OO, 900.
One wall fell, injuring four
men. but not fatally.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-07-18
Diamonds in the Wash.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 16.-A
woman who refused to give her
name walked into the Tacoma
laundry yesterday morning and
asked to see the laundry she had
just sent in. After tie wagon
which had taken her s'wash" ar
rived at the laundry she found
her bundle and extracted from it
81, 800 worth of jewels which she
had cariessly rolled up in the
bundle.