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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-07-04

SOAK the hands on retiring
n strong, hot, creamy lather
of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and
anoint freely with Cuticura ONT
ment the great skin cure and
purest Of emol1ients. Wear, dur
ing the night, old, loose kid
gloves, with the finger ends cot
off and air holes cost IN the palms.
For red, rough, chapped hands,
dry, assured, itching, feverish
palms, with shapeless mails and
painful finger ends, this treat
ment Is simply wonderful.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-07-04
OUR NATIONAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY.

To-day Is the anniversary OF our
National Independence and should
be fittingiy observed by a free people.
Two often it happens that the great
forgotten in the pursuit OF pleasures
on that day. We should lay aside
the cares. troubles and toll incident
in our efforts TO secure the daily
bread, and remembering the cause
for the occasion. give thanks to the
Great God OF the Universe for this
the greatest of all blessings possible
to bestOH upon a nation of people,
the political and religious freedom OF
the individual While it has been
our custom to have the people come
together Oh that.day for the purpose
of celebrating, the day may be fit
tingiy and prOtitably observed at
each home. We would suggest that
the Declaration of Independence be
read at each hearth-stOne and dis
cussej, all mem Der of the family
their views. This could |
be made very interesting in view OF
some of our national policies toward |
oreign people adopted in the past |
year We should worship God ac-
,ording to the dictates of our own
conscience and make the day hallow-
d and the people will be better and
more patriotic from its observance.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-07-04

Mr. Carnegie donated S150,OOO
toward the erection OF a new public
library building in Detroit, Mich.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-07-04
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
T07nzetSBanH
OF BATES COUNTY

at Butler. State OF Missouri, az the
close of business on the Goth day OF
lima 1QHl
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-07-04

DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent FREE on receipt of FL one
cent stamps, to pay expense of mailing
0nkr Address Dr.. R. V. Pierce, Buff
falo. y. Y.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
IN A STATE
OF TERROR
The Cudahy Kidnapsrs Max
ing Life a Burden for
the Family.

OMAHA. Neb., Feb. 27.-The trou-
les of the Cudahy family are not
over. An attempt was made today
to burn down his beautiful mansion.
This is the third time the, handsome
residence has been set on fire since
Mr.. Cudahy announced that he would
pay $4,000 for the conviction of the
men who had kidnapped his boy.
Since that time he has been in re-
oeipt of allkinds of threatening let
ters and so has his wife and family.
Mrs. Cudahy has been in condition
approaching mental prostration, SO
violent has been the threats of the
bandits.
Special officers have been employ
ed to guard the house day and night.
The children have been watched close
ly. and the eye of protector has
been on them wherever they went.
Every effort has been made to com
pei Mr.. Cudahy to withdraw the big
reward offered for the kidnapers.
The fire today was of mysterious
origin. 1t was put out before much
damage was done.
None of the servants are suspected
OF completely with the kidnapers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
AN oMINous PROPHECY.
verdi's Death Recalls to the Pope a
Witch's Strange Prediction.

ROME. Feb. 27.-There is nine
days wonder here over story from
Perugia. AT the time of the occupa
tiOn of Umbria by the Italian troops
Leo XIII was archbishop of Perugia
Verdis name was in every mouth as
a watchword for the liberals. as the
anti-clericals were called. The name
of Verdi appeared everywhere on
buildings and boards of all kinds.
The archbishop of Perugia determined
that his diocese should be free of this
obnoxious name, so measures of re-
preston We're taken.
One day an old woman who was
looked upon as witch screamed as
she passed up the streets: BE
ware, Monsignor! You want to sup
press Verdi, but remember your life
depends on his. You will die just
thirty days later than he, and will
be forgotten when his name still
lives"
This created great local sensa.
tion, as the woman was reputed to
have made predictions which had been
verified. The pope himself has recall
ed this incident, saying TRANQUILITY:
who knows? My predecessor died
Just a month before Victor Emanuel
II. Who knows that my destiny
may not be to accompany 'Verdi?"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
PRISON PLOT DISCOVERED.
Wholesale Delivery Narrowly Avert
ed in Nebraska Penitcntiary.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Feb. 27.-Oficers
OF the state penitentiary announce
the discovery of what they declare to
be a plot for the Wholesale escape OF
convicts.
Preceding and during the change
OF wardens. according to the story
told, the convicts have been allowed
more liberties than usual, convers
ing at random and being given ac-
cess to the prison yards and shops.
Thursday last Tom Colkely, an old,
time guard, for many years at Joliet
suggested to Warden Davis a search
3f the cells. His advice was followed.
with the result that more than doz
en- roughly constructed saws, chisels
and hammers were found secreted
and in one, that occupied by A. A
Baird, a bank robber, revolver, bag
of cartridges and key which fitted
perfectly in the locks of the whole
tier of cells A note was also found
OH which was written the words: 81
want to be in on the deal If 1t is
safe"
Baird is supposed to be the leader
of-the plot. He is one OF trio OF
the most desperate bank robbers
which ever infested the state. He and
his cell mate, C. Williams. a horse
thief, who served time in the Nilsson
ri penitentiary, are now confined In
tAe dark hole.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
APPALLING WAR DEFICIT.
sritons Groaning Under the Burdens
Of New Tariffs.

LONDON. Feb. 27.-The days OF
pay pay. pay" are at hand. aud the
sroanings and lamentations have be
5un throughout the land
A year ago the country faced big
budget with the equanimity with
which Englishmen always bow to the
Inevitable. This year the announce
nent of a serious increase in the
burden of taxation is not received
With the same philosophical resigna-
ion. The fact that the government
still sending out more troops In
he most expensive war that England
las ever wased is having a more pow
erful effect on the public opinion
han the very events that happen in
South Africa itself.
The general popular attitude thus
ar has been that, while there have
jeen plenty of blunders, both at the
var Office and in the field, yet these
we're inseparable from any British
campaign. The sole excuse of thu
immense area of the operations has
leen accepted as adequate on tn,
5hole from the multitude of sins, anG
wen been held to be a sufficient ex
)lanation of the failure OF great
.rmy to crush few Thousand burgh
rs In eighteen months fighting.
Englishmen are the most patien,
people on earth, but a point has beer
cached where they will bear no more
they are chiefly occupied now ir
ipeculating on what form the new
iurdens will take, and the answer tc
his question will settle what form
he revolt will take. In addition tc
he already onerous income tax,
hich it has been persistently rumor
d for the past few days would brini
sbellion among the government OWL
Importers, inasmuch as it would fal
1uch heavier on the conservative
han the liberals. it seems to be gen
rally taken for granted that tht
udget will provide a significant dc
arturo from the principle of free
fade. and it is equally possible that
his important precedent will not
ause the political cataclysm which
uch proposition would have ere
tied even three or four Years ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
FOR REVIVAL OF spiRITuAL,sM
National Meeting Of Believers Soon
to Be Held In st. Joseph.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Feb. 27.-It has
been decided to hold meetings of the
National Spiritual Association of the
United States In this city March .
and 6.
The purpose is to revive interest
in spiritualism in the west. The
meetings will be held in Unity church
and delegates from almost every 80
ciety in the country will be In attend
ance.
The exercises will consist mainly
in communications with the unknown
world, secured by some ~ the mos.
ioted mediums of the country. The
sessions will be under the direction
of President Harrison C. Barrett of
Washington. d. c., the head OF spir.
itualism in this country. President
Barrett has been contemplating hold
ing national meetings at some point
In the west for some time, but 1t was
not until today that 1t was announced
here that he had decided In favor of
this point. This city had a large so
ciety up TO year ago. when interest
Logan to subside. and since then there
have beeen meetings only occasional
y.
Among those prominent in spirit
ualism who will be in attendance at
he March meeting are: Presiden.
Barrett. President Allen OF Spring
leld, head OF the Missouri interests
II the society: Mr.. and Mrs. G. w
Sates of st. Paul. and others equal
= well known in spiritualistic work
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
A Fortune for Charity,

A rich mans statement that he In
tends to devote almost his entire for
tune to charitable works has aroused
much discussion. This is because 1t
will accomplish much good. II Is a
praiseworthy endeavor, but there are
many other agencies which accom-
plish just as much good. Take Hos
letters Bitters, for instance--the
great American remedy. For nifty
years 1t has cured constipation, dys-
pepsia and all the ills which arise
from weak digestion. This medicine
will keep the stomach In good shape
and the bowels regular. It is a won
derful restorative tonic and health
builder. 1t Is also preventive for
malaria. fever and ague. Ask for II,
and Insist upon having 1t. See that
our Private Revenue Stamp covers
the neck Of the bottle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
.CHlNAMEN
EXECUTED
In Accordance With the De
mands Of the Powers
That Be.

PEKIN. Feb. 27.-The execution OF
Cinnamon in accordance with the de
mands of the powers took place here
in the presence Of ten thousand peo-
pie.
All European officials were absent.
the legations not wishing to appear
to gioat over their fallen adversaries.
The military, however, and soldiery
of the powers was in full evidence.
Many white missionaries witnessed
the execution.
The condemned men met death
stoically. One blow severed the heads
from the bodies. 1t is now understood
that the cry for blood will cease. The
ministers held meeting and decid-
ed not to demand any more execu
tions.
Reports today from some of the
provinces show that the famine is get
ing strong hold on China.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
WILL COME FROM WAGES.
Workmen viii Pay Increase for EN-.
pIoyers' Benefit.
Denver Post.)

The large employers of labor OF
colorado. the railroads, mines, coal
ana metal smelters. mills, factories.
ETC.. have decided not to employ a lob.
by to defeat the employers liability
Dill which is now under consideration
III the legislature. The bill differs
from the one passed by the Twelfth
assembly. and is one of the strictest
laws of the kind in force in any state
In the union, inasmuch as it makes
the employer liable for the acts of the
employe.
For instance, under the provisions
OF the pending measure, II a carpenter
Is at work in the second story of n
building and by accident should drop
hammer upon workman below. in
melting an injury incapacitating the
| injured man for work, the employer
Tor whom the carpenter worked would
nave TO pay the wages of the injured
man during the time he was unable
| to work
The employers will not however.
gracefully submit to the law. and in
order that they may not become LA.
bic for accidents suffered by their en-
ployes are secretly organizing an as
sociation which will include every EN-.
ployer of labor in the state. Already
the employers Of Denver have been or.
ganized, and this organization in.
cludes all the smelters, mines and
other employing firms having head
quarters in this city Branches
which will within few weeks become
part of the Denver organization. are
being formed In every city, mining
camp ard village Of the state. The
intention of this organization is to
contract with the leading accident In.
surance companies OF the country to
write blanket risks for the various
members OF the organization. cove
ing the average number of men EN-.
pi0yed. In order that the insurance
rates may be placed at the lowest pos.
sible hgure. no agents will be con
suited. Arrangements will be made
directly with the home Office OF the
company. thereby saving the commits.
sion usually paid to insurance sole.
itors. The insurance companies and
the promoters of the employers asso-
citation have reached an agreement on
the matter
In this insurance proposition the
strength OF the employers assocIa-
tion will be felt the greatest in the
fact that its members have determined
that they will not pay the premiums
of the insurance. The first pledge to
become member Is that the insur-
ance. whatever Its cost shall be, will
be deducted each month from the
wages OF the employees. This will no
doubt cause the strongest kind OF a
protest from the employees, but the en-
ployers have determined that they
will not pay damages for carelessness.
accidents or acts OF Providence. The
labor unions will vigorously fight the
employers determination to make the
men pay the cost OF their insurance.
and the outcome cannot be predicted
at this time.
The bill itself is favored very much
by the insurance companies, and the
reason is obvious.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS LETTER.
Says II Was an Official Communication
Expressing Private Views.

BOSTON, Feb. 27.-Admiral Samp
son is much exercised today over the
harsh criticisms made in congress
yesterday regarding his letter to Sec
ietary Long wherein he said.
Warrant officers haven't sufficient
refinement to be advanced or promot.
cd
He said the letter was an official
communication and he expressed his
views based on his experience of a
lifetime aboard ship. at was not
snobbish," he said because he was
the son Of a leboring man.
"As an officer of the navy" he said,
Il am forbidden by the regulations
to discuss the matter In any way"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
BIG BUILDING coLLAPsss.
Four Men Instantly killed-structur.
was shamefuIiy Weak.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-A half com
pleted big building collapsed this
morning and four men were instantly
killed.
The structure was going up on
West 18th street. AT 4 o'clock while
half dozen men were working around
Il the building wavered for moment
and then fell. burying four workmen
deep under the debris.
AS soon as the great dust cleared
away hundreds of men began digging
to rescue the bodies.
The foundations were found to be
shamefully weak. which caused the
building to collapse.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
Teller Discusses Cuban and Philip.
pine Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-In the
senate today Teller discussed sharply
the Cuban and Philippine amend
ments. lie thought the latter was
helped very much by Hoar's amend
ment, while the Cuban amendment
was much stronger and better than
the public press conceded.
Allen of Nebraska introduced a res
olution requesting the secretary Of
the navy for Admiral Simpsons re
cent letter touching upon the promo
tion Of certain grade of officers
and Gunner Morgan's. This went
over.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
ALL SAME MELlcAN WOMAN.
Chinese Mary Got Her Whip and Went
After Her SIanderer.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 26,-Because
Tony Flynn, well known man of this
city, circulated slanderous stories
about Chinese woman known a;
Chinese Mary, she secured horse
whip and in the public streets Of
Phoenix administered the lash very
freely.
The woman has a good character
and holds an excellent position.
For that reason the officials decline
to take any action against her.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
ANOTHER, LyNcHlne PROBABLE.
Negro BruttlIy Assaults a White Girl
ft indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. o7-An
other Indiana lynching is probable
Today Miss Dorothy Darter was bru
tally assaulted on the outskirts of the
it'ty, and recognized the negro sus
iiccted of the crime from photograph
Immediately, declaring him to be her
assajlant.
The negro will be brought before
Miss Darter, and if she Identifies him
he is likely to be lynched, as the peo.
PIE are very much wrought up over
the affair assd threats to hang the
brute are heard on every hand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
ITALIAN SCULPTOR WON.
laine Memorial to be Erected in Lona
acre Square, New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.--The con
'aot to model and construct monu
'ent In memory of the officers an
zen OF the battleship Maine, whiCi
as blown up in the harbor of Havan;
the night of January TO- 1898. ha,
ust been awarded to Otillio Piccirilll
young sculptor of this city. Tho
loney with which to erect this monu
aent was raised by popular subscrip
ION and came from people of all sort.
Ind conditions in all parts of tho
ountry. A considerable sum was al
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

SO received from patriotic Americans,
residing a&oad. The officers and
men of thN navy were also likewise
generous 4 contributing to the fund.
In all aboT $4,000 was subscribed.
and It Is pfobable that, with accrued
interest add additional sums which
may yet besubscribed. there will even.
tnaiiy be aTailable for the building Of
the monument and the embelishmen,
or the site u considerably larger sum.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
BIG BANK SAFE BLOWN OPEN
Tremendous Explosion Frightened the
Robbers Away Without Booty.

CLEVELAND. O., Feb 27- EARLY
this morning daring attempt was
made to rob the First National bank
1t Garfield o.
-Four masked men secured admit
'anee into the building and attempt
ed to blow open the big safe with .
heavy charge of dynamite The
powder did its work, but the explo-
sion was so tremendous that it caus-
ed the robbers to take fight without
their booty.
posse is in pursuit, but thus fai
the officials-Aave been eluded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
Eldorado Gossip Denied.

ELDORADO, Kan. Feb. 27.-The re.
port going the rounds of the press
that Olin Castle is calling on Jessie
Morrison, who cut his wife's throat
with razor last June, and wedding
is rumored, is absolutely false. Mr..
Castle has neither spoken to nor call
ed on Miss Morrison since some time
before his marriage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
PLAGUE AT cAPerowN.
Seven New Cases Discovered Yester
day-Much Alarm Felt.

CAPETOWN. Feb. 27.-There Is
much alarm here over the spread OF
bubonic plague. Seven new cases
were discovered yesterday morning
and among the victims are Europe
an man and woman.
The natives are concealing. so far
as possible. all sickness from the au
thorities, which makes it difficult to
locate the cases,
Rats are said TO be responsible for
the rapid spread of the disease
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
soNDsMEN WILL PAY UP.
Liquid Air Man Appears to Have
Been a Bad Banker.

CHICAGO. Feb. 27.--Edwin Palmer
OF liquid air fame is in trouble. His
Vile have closed, with the liabilities
at $4,000.
Pamer was arrested today by the
authorities of Ashley. OHicers have
been looking for him since Monday.
Palmer's bondsmen say they will pay
up and nc hopes to be free by tomor-
row
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
Murderer Found Guilty.

FREMONT Neb., Feb. 27.-This
morning the Jury In the case Of Ed.
ward Gardner on trial for the murder
of Heman Zahn, found the pisoner
guilty and he will probably be sen
fenced to death tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
SAFER IN THE pEN,reNriAav.
Arizona Murderer Surrenders to Es.
cape Avenaino Relatives.

YUMA. Ariz.. Feb. CIV. b. Fain.
accessory to the murder of Mrs Burns,
who escaped from the officers. sur-
rendered tc the authoities at the pea.
itetiary.
He seeks protection from those who
want his life at once. He is pursued
by the father, husband and tw } broth
eIs of the murdered woman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
ALWAYS JUST GOING TO.
Kitchener Plans to Demoiish De Wet
Today or Tomorrow.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.--A cable
from South Africa to the Tribune to-
day says:
kitchener has prepared plan to
absolutely demolish De Wet. He
proposes to do it today or tomorrow,
just as Lord Roberts did Cronje -
months ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
EIGHT BODIES RECOVERED.
Rescuers Forced to Stop Work b,
Fire Damp.

KEMMERER, Wyo., Feb. 27-Eigh
bodies were recovered from the burn
ing mine up to noon today.
The rescuers were then driven out
by fire damp.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

this morning for Washington to par
ticipate in the inaugural ceremonies
on account of his former services to
the government.
COL Cody occupies a prominent
place in the line and has been mad.
one of the reception committee at
the inaugural ball.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
cuDAAY RECEIVES AN OFFER.
kidnapers Want to Compromise by
Returning Part of the Money.

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 27.-It is re-
ported today that Mr.. Cudahy has
received an offer from the kidnapers
to return to him $4,000 OF the $685.
900 If he will stop the search for
them.
Mr. Cudahy declined to discuss the
story one way or the other.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
Captain Ward Blamed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 81
in the coroner's inquest in the Rlt
lie Janiero wreck case, Pilot John
son again shifted the responsibility
or the disaster onto Captain Ward.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
THE ROPE
TIGHTENING
Al cowan Identified as the As
saulter Of Miss Annie
McAtee.

DENVER, Feb. 27.-Al. Cowan di.
rectiy accused of striking the blow
that killed Mrs. Short, was further
identified today as the man who as.
saulted Miss Annie McAtee last oc
tober.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
Criminal Court Building Burned

NEW YORK. Feb. 27-The bis
criminal court building was destroy
ed by fire today. Valuable criminal
documents were lost.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
Allies Succeeds vanderlip.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The pres
ident today nominated Milton Allies
OF Ohio to succeed Vanderlip as as
sistant secretary of state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

Chapma n sells loaded shells l.
semi-smokeless and black
Duck-hunters take notice.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

FOR SALE.-Entire household fur
iiture of Broom house. Would pre-
er to sell in bunch. Enquire thi
office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

The spring style Of Dunlap hats i;
iatching the boys who are we'll dress
d. Call at Nathan's and see then
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28
CODY GOING TO WASHINGTON
Western Scout viii Shine at the Il
auguraI Ceremonies.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Col. Cody,
buffalo Bill. arrived yesterday from
his Wyoming reservation. He left
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

WANTED.-Girl for general house
work. Call S4S Sd ave.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

II you desire to have the latest Il
hats, call at Nathan's at once.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

Customers, Take Notice.
The Vegetable Slicers" will be dc
ivered as soon as they arrive. B.
latient. j. C. SMITH, Agt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

Q. o. Taylor vAs.a.e.. for the aoea
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-28

G. o. Taylor Whistles. ct. no, ..pso.l... GOOD. TOO