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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-01-10
Stops the Cold and Works off thu
Gotta
WHITECAPS WARN NEGROES
TO LEAVE OR BE MOBBED
Regulators Visit and Shoot One of Their
Victims, Besides Wrecking His
Dwelling.

Dwelling.
| Poplar Bluff. Mo, Jan. 2.-NegrOes
living south of this city, near Nicely,
vile, are greatly alarmed over a
band of whitecaps which visited them
last night, and after shooting out
the windows and doors of their resi-
dences served notice on them to move
out of the county within twenty days
or they would receive a second visit,
and all who remained would be lynch
ed.
Those visited are OF an Industrious
nature. quiet and thrifty. An or
| ganized band of men effectually dis
guising themselves as whitecaps and
from the vicinity OF Upalika," so
J they sign themselves, called at the
home of Nelson Simpson late last
night and summoned Simpson to the
door. When he appeared it was the
signal for the discharge of a dozen or
more firearms. The bullets fairly
rained into the, house. Simpson fell,
badly wounded and his lO-year-Old
daughter received dangerous
wound. His wife and other three
daughters escaped injury and were
not molested. The outlaws contin
ued the shooting until every window
in the house was riddled and the
structure was perforated with bull
let's in hundred places. Refore the
whitecaps departed, the leader OF the
band served notice on the family to
leave the county within twenty days
or IA second visit would be made,
their house burped and inmates pun
ished.
Similar Outrages were perpetrated
later on VIII Lee, who lives in
house belonging to Attorney S. NJ
Chapman OF Poplar Bluff Every
window in the house was broken, and
Lee received notice to leave the
county,
Frank Nelson, negro, who was pre-
pairing to move into Il house owned
by |. II. Barnhill, was warned not
to move. and threa tened with a visit
by the whitecaps if he was found in
that vicinity at expiration of twenty
days. Two other negroes also re-
III IL J
All were threatened with a lynching
if found i'll the county twenty days
later.
All the negroes who live in the vi
cinity of Neelyville are badly fright
ened over the reorganization of the |
Whitecaps and are preparing to leave |
the country. Others are arming |
themselves, and declare they will |
give the invaders a hot fight on their
second appearance. Several wealthy |
of this city who own some of |
the residences occupied by the ne
groes are much alarmed and fear the |
outlaws will carry out their threats |
OF burning their houses. There is |
not the slightest clew to any men, |
Der OF the band, but the gang is sup |
posed to be composed of men who |
are Jealous OF the negroes and are
determined to drive them out OF the |
country. Two years ago these same |
negroes were troubled a great deal |
by the klu-klux. who sought TO |
drive the negroes away, and the pres
ent outrage is supposed to be due to
a revival OF that organization. No |
action has Vet been taken by the at
thorlties to suppress the outlaws, |
but steps will probably be taken TO |
prevent a repetition of the outrage. |
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-01-10
Founding Brought Wealth.

Owingsville, Ky, Jan. 3.-Mr and
Mrs. Dec Upton are happy now be
cause of Il new addition to their fam
lily. They had never been blessed
with children, but this morning Mr..
Upton. who is a wealthy farmer. was
aroused from his sleep by weak and
faint cry at his door. He found there
a basket containing a pretty girl
baby a week old, neatly dressed, and
upon further investigation 81 900 in
paper money was found pinned to
the Undertaking of the child. With
it was Il note pleading to him to
take good care of the baby and raise
her to be lady, and saying that
when the $1,000 was exhausted
plenty more would be forth coming
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-01-10

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tai
lets. All druggists refund the monev
II It fails TO cure. +. Y. tiroye's SIG
nature is on each box. 21c.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-01-10

The properties OF Billiards. Snow
Liniment pass - range of useful
ness greater than any other remedy
y day seldom passes i'll every house
hold, especially VIII r. there are chill
dren. that it is not needed. Price -
and 30 cents. For sale by II. l..
Tucker.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-01-10
Buildings Fall Under Snow.

Yreka, Cal, Jan. 1.-THE snow
storm has passed all previous rec
Ords, seventy-two inches have fallen
since yesterday afternoon, and it is
still showing furiOusly Buildings
are falling in under the tremendous
weight.
North and sOuthbOund trains, Ell
gines and snowplows are showed in
at different places in the country on
the line of the railroad. The Fort
Jones and Aetna stage has been out
since yesterday morning trying to
come a distance of ) miles, and il is
feared that the driver and passengers
are hel pless in the Scott Valley noun
tains Two hundred and twenty-five
excursiohists from this county and
as many more from southern Oregon
and other points are in San Fran
cisco unable TO return on account OF
the blockade.
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K. C. Pittsburg g. Gulf Time TabI.

arrival and departure OF trains AZ goriknA,
NORTH BOUND
No. Kansas City daily Express l2ag D. m.
No.3 Mail 49,. S.l7 q M
SOUTH ROUND.
No. Through Port Arthur Express,2.4ip I. n
No. SLOAN Springs Express. -. la.sSp N
Remember this is the i,opnIay short ii ~ h.
tween Kansas City, Mo. and Piftsburs. Ksb.
Joplin: Mo Neoeho. Mo-. Sulphur Spring.,
Arh SLOAN Springs. ARK, end The dlrsei
ronte from the sontb to SO Louis, Chicago,
snd points north and northeast and 10 Der YER
Ogden San Francisco, Portland and poinii
west and northwest. No expense has been
spared to make the passenger equipment 81
via the new line q OnR
Gen'l Pass. Agt. Kansas city. Mo.
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folk withdrew from the contest.

folk withdrew from the contest.
TITS MADE UNANIMOUS.
But there was more to follow.
Mr.. Dickinson did a most graceful
act. He rose and stated that Mr..
Whitecotton had already received a
majority of those voting, although
the requisite number of A. had not
been cast and in a generous speech
moved that the nomination of Mr.
Whitecotton be made unanimous.
Amid great cheering this was car
ried.
Stops the Cold and Works of the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, ne
paw. Price % cents.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
CABINET CHANGE
EMPEROR WILLIAM WILL TRY
NEW SET OF ADVISERS,
SCHOOL MASTER TO PRESIDE
He Worked Kalser's Unpopular Edu-
cational Bill Through the Diet, and
Then Resigned When the People
Sat Down on Its Operations-1s in
the Saddle for Another Race.
(Ey Associated PreSS.1

Berlin, May Am we'll informed quar-
tiers, the representative of the Associated
Press hears the sensational news that
Emperor William wants Count Zedlitz
Trucetschler to become Prussian minis
ter of the interior. The count Is now
chief resident of the HesseNaussau in
Cassel and was formerly Prussian minis
ter of education. 1t was under his ad-
ministration that the famous school law
was framed at the instance of emperor,
This law was finally dropped because of
the intense Indignation it aroused in lib
eral circles, whereupon the count re-
signed. He is still great favorite with
the emperor, the conservatives and the
centrists.
His being summoned here is generally
interpreted as sign that reactiOnism yill
reign in the new cabinet. Count Won Bue-
low will, it Is considered certain, avoid
everything that will offend the centrist
or conservative party and no change in
the system will be inaugurated since the
government needs both the centrists and
conservatives in the reichstag.
The Associated Press hears further that
Baron Won Rheinhaben, Prussian minis
tier of the interior will succeed DR.. Won
Miguel as finance minister.
It is understood DR.. Won MIGUEL, who
has resigned the offics of minister of A.
nance, will be elevated to higher rank.
Emperor Williams wish to appoint
Count Won Zedleitz Tructchler president
Of Hesse-Nassau, to succeed Baron Won
Rheinhardt as Prussian minister of the
interior is meeting with serious obsta-
cles. His majesty has now asked Count
Won -Hollweg, president of the
province of Brandenburg, to become min
lister of the interior. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg is moderate conservative and
is not opposed to the canal BILL
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
148 BLOCKS OF THE HEART Of
JACKSONVILLE SWEPT To RUINS
Fifteen MILLION DOLLARS LOSS-CHARRED AND BLACKENED
SKELETON OF ONCE BEAUTIFUL CITY-RUM0RS OF
MANY LIVES L0ST-TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE
H0MELEsS-FEAR OF 0UTBnEAK

all Of old jacksonville has been destroy
ed, nothing being left bu, few suburbs
and Riverside, the most fashionable part
of the city.
1t is believed the fire is the largest in
the proportion to the size of the place
that has ever visited any city. Many
families lost libraries, pianos and house
hold goods after they had been moved to
a supposed place of safety. The street
car service has been at a complete stand
still since yesterday afternoon. The cleo
trie light circuits We're interrupted and
the gas plant destroyed and last night
The city was in darkness.
Slept in the Street.
A conservative estimate places the
number of homeless people in the city at
l0,000. Most of these spent the night In
the parks on the docks, on barges and
some slept on what few belongings they
managed to save from the general wreck.
The board of trade and another CONNER
cial bodies held meetings today to take ac-
ton looking to the alleviation of the suf-
fering. 1t is expected that an appeal to
the people of the United States calling for
aid will be issued some time during the
day. Leading business and insurance
agents estimate the total loss of property
at from 10 to Is million dollars.
The st. James hotel, which was de-.
stroyed, had been closed since April 49,
The loss on this building is $l75,OOo
Among the buildings destroyed are:
The Emery Auditorium, Board of Trade
st. James hotel, Windsor hotel, the Sem
mole Club. the Daily Metropolitis the
city hall and market. the Gardner build
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
TRIES HER WINGS
SHAMROCK II. STARTS IN HER
RACING CAREER.
BEAT THE ERIN DOWN THE BAY
Sails Faster Than steam-Spreads the
Largest Canvas Ever Made-Chal-
1enger Comes to Grief in Low Water.
and Fails to Run on Dry Land
Stuck in a Mud Bank,
(By Associated Press.)

-
southampton, May 4.-The new cuD
challenger started on her first trial spia
this morning under excellent conditions
The sun shone bright and warm and a
steady northeasterly breeze was blow.
ing.
An immense amount of prepare tor,-
work has been satisfactorily carried o,r
during the past week, and everything
essential was ready when the Shamrock
ii left her berth. Sir Thomas Upton aud
Charles Ribell arrived last evening AMI
saw the last touches put to the prepara.
lions. Designer Watson and G. p james
son followed this morning. Considerable
interest is shown in the trial. and a largo
number of yachts and steamers crowded
with passengers accompanied the Erin
and the Shamrock II.
Saluted by Americans.
While the challenger was preparing
Tor her first sail, the American Liua
steamer st. Louis passed her. There
We're a number of Americans on board.
who closely scanned the challenger. On
passing the yacht, the steamer slowed
down and saluted. The crews Of the
Erin and the two Shamrocks who wer.
ranged on their respective decks, cheered
the st. Louis heartily.
During the forenoon the breeze
steadled and hardened until a fine, crisp
northeastern was blowing sufficiently to
raise the white caps The jib and stay-
sail of the challenger We're hosted at an
early hour, and when the word WAS
given to raise the mainsail the speed
with which it was hoisted from the deck.
in American fashion, demonstrated the
handiness of the appliances adopted.
The sail is made of dark sea island CO..
ton. and fully justifies the expectation
OF its being the largest ON record.
The challenger hoisted her mainsail
at l1:4o a. m and shortly afterWari
slipped her moorings, and, lying over
until her lee rail was almost awash.
went reaching down Southampton wafer
at pace that made the Erin drive alon>
at full speed to keep her in view.
Stuck in a Mud Bank.
The Shamrock went aground at low
water off the Warner lightship, after
being out but a few hours. The Erin
soon arrived to help her, and shortly
succeeded in towing her free Little
damage was done. it is thought.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
(By Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Fla, May 4.-Today the
hot sun of May rose smoke enshrouded
over the deVasted city. The fire which
broke out yesterday at noon and aided in
its work by a southwest gale spent it's
force by O'Clock last night. The dan.-
age is enormous. One hundred and forty
eight blocks We're swept by the flames
and as far as known seven persons lost
their lives. A report is in circulation
that party of twenty persons driven to
the docks along the st. Johns river We're
forced into the water, all attempts at
rescue by boats We're futile. The river Is
being searched. All the local companies
of the state militia have been on duty
since midnight and on order of Gov. Jen-
nings the military companies from four
cities are speeding to Jacksonville by
special train. Many extra police have
been sworn in and every able bodied ma n
not doing duty in some capacity in the
fire swept district is impressed into the
service. The negroes are huddled in
groups in different parts of the city and
the fear of an attempt at lawiessness by
them, although not openly expressed by
the whites is reason for the large mill
tary force ordered here.
Firemen From Other Cities.
The fire companies from Savannah. Fer
nando, Ocala and other cities worked the
entire, night on the fire but a soaking
rain will be necessary to effectuaily
quench the flames. The losses by the fire
will not be known for week. The path
of the flames We're thirteen blocks wide
and nearly two miles long. Practically
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
CORRAL THE ST0GIE TRADE
Long, Cheap Smokes Join the All-Pre-
vailing Trust-May Have to Go
Back to Pipes.

Wheeling, w. Va, May At is learn
ed on indisputable authority that at
least three and probably others of the
Wheeling Stogie Manufacturing estab-
lishment have been approached by a
syndicate made up of mostly New York.
ers, to enter into a combination that,
it is said, will include the larger fac
tories in Pittsburg as we'll as those in
Wheeling. 1t is said the syndicate is
composed Of men who are interested in
the American Cigar company.
Several Pitsburg concerns have been
approached, but it is not known here
with what success the members of the
syndicate have met.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
CANADIAN SEAPORT
GREAT LAKES TO BE
(By Associated Press.)

New York. May 4.-The house
of commons, in committee of sup
ply, has voted 100000 for WIDEN
ing and deepening the entrance to
the Sault Ste Marie canal.
During the discussion on the
subject Mr.. Blair, the minister Of
railways and canals, said that at
present the upper entrance of the
canal has only Is feet of water and
the lower entrance II 1-2 feet. The
entrance to the United States cam
al was, he said. % feet deep, and
It is proposed to make those on the
Canadian side the same depth.
In accordance with the plans Of
the present ministry, it is abso-
lutely necessary to be able to
meet the United States competi-
ton at every point and with her
already great expenditure for cam
ais, Canada feels that she cannot
fail in this important particular
relating to foreign shipping.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
CAR MAKES HEAVY
DEMANDS ON CHINA
(By Associated Press J

London. May 4.-It is reported
that Russia has made the follow
ing demands" says the Shanghai
correspoh: cent o! the Standard,
"as compensation for China's re-
fusal to sign the Manchurian con-
vention:
First, a rectification Of the
frontier between Kulja and Rus
sian territory.
Second, the cession of a strip Of
territory in western Thibet, and
Third, cession for working
the gold mines south of the
Amur."
Russia is determined to recoup
herself for her loss of prestige in
Manchura. The gold mine cession
is deemed the more important
though the cZar has cast longing
eyes toward the Thibet boundary.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
TWO LOUISIANA LYNCHINGS
Strung Up for Crimes Against
the Blacks.
(By Associated Press.)

IBy ASSOclateu PTeSS.J
Shreveport La, May 4.-Two lynch
ings We're reported in specials to the
Times. At Rhodessa, "a miles above here,
FELTON, Brigham, a negro, was lynched
for assaulting and brutally abusing . six
year old colored girl. He is supposed to
have been lynched by negroes. Brigham
confessed his crime.
At Alden Bridge, six miles from Ben
ton in Bossier parish, Grnt Johnson was
strung up by mob. johnson kept ne
gro gambling house and was menace to
the peace of the neighborhood. He had
been warned to leave but refused. About
a year ago, johnson killed a negro, but
escaped punishment. He was defiant to
the last.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
POPE LEO NAMES HIS
SUCCESSOR IN the WILL
(By Associated Press. !

London, May 4.-The pope. ac-
cording to dispatch to the
Times from Rome. is understood
to have made will designating
his successor, thus, to quote the
correspondent, modifying the
habitual mode Of choosing a pope
by conclave., The news of the
pope's will first took shape in a
diplomatic note from the Ba-
varian minister to his govern
ment. Its theory is simple-the
papal power being absolute, in
wolves the right of naming a sue
cessor.
Dealing with the rumors Of
Cardinal Rampolla's retirement
from the Office of secretary or
state. the correspondent says
Rampolla is aiming Tor the tiara,
and that if the pontiff died today
the struggle would be between
Cardinals Rampolla and Vannu-
telli.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
NAL IGNANT HATRED
OF ALL FOREIGNERS
(By Associated Press.

Pekin, May A majority Of
the foreign ministers will leave
Pekin next week for the western
hills to spend the summer, taking
with them military guards for
their protection, their intention
being to come to Pekin for the
purpose of holding meetings and
attending to necessary business.
Missionary Owen, G: the London
mission, says the western prov
inces, are n deplurable state.
Discomfort and intense hatred 70
foreigners prevail in more malig-
nant form than ever. The depar-
ture of the troops, he predicts.
will be signalized by massacre
of the native Christians.
Those unable to recognize the
facts and reporting otherwise to
their governments," Gays Mr..
Owen. "are as blind as they were
before"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
SOL LDlERS IN ALASKA
MAY BE STARVING
(By Associated Press.)

Seattle. WASH. May 4.-Infor-
nation was received yesterday
by Quartermaster Ruhlen, of this
city to the effect that there is
likely to be a shortage of pro-
visions at Fort Gibbons. Alaska,
unless early shipments are made.
The garrison there, it appears,
issued rations to destitute miners
to such an extent that serious in
roads were made on its own stock
of supplies. Shipments of provi-
sions will be rushed north as soon
as possible. 1t Is not thought that
the post is in any serious danger.
During the present season more
ample provision will be made for
all the military posts for next
winter, though since the great in
flux of gold seekers in the earlier
stampedes. there Is being less
trouble each year. Thousands of
impecunious miners have been
saved from starvation by the va
rious posts.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
SUED RUBBER KINGS ESTATE
Millions of Dollars in Litigation
Reach Agreement and Go Out
o. Court.
(By Associated Press.)

Providence, L. l., May Am agreement
has been reached whereby all pending
suits between the heirs of Joseph BAN
nigan, once president of the rubber COM
bine and the United States Rubber COM
pany has been reached and the suits will
be dropped.
The aggregate amount sued for was
over $4,00O,000 and include a 100000 suit
by the Bannigan heirs against the rub
ber company and $1,2O0,000 suit by the
United States company against the Ban
ni9ans These suits and counter suits
were brought after Mr.. Bannigan retir-
ed from the presidency of the United
States Rubber company. The basis of set
tlenent was not given out.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04

ing' the largest office building in the city.
the Hubbard building.
No Hint of Lawlessness.
Mayor Bowdon said to the Associated
Press this morning:
say to the world, please. that tho
loss to Jacksonville is greater than ever
peIofe lnflcted by fire upon a citv ~
.he SOUTH but her best wealth survives
III her people. I estimate our propertv
loss at hfteen million dollars.
mere is net hint of lawlessness.
ou' people CT every race and condition
nave SHOWN the most helpful snirit tn
e"e'i other and | cannot find words of
commentator strong enough to EXPRESS
my admiration of The work done.
ne progress of the fire was so ranid
anu ."e neat SO fierce that it was only
the helpfulness and obedience shown
that prevented a terrible loss of 1ifo
have no doubt that the relief meat;,o
called by municipal authorities an5
BOARD OF trade will be largely attandaa
ana steps will be taken to deal with tho
s''ua hoh IN the most effective way"
City Veritable Furnace.
al 1 O'Clock this morning a cordo,
composed or militiamen, deputy sheriffa
a"u pollcemen were thrown around tho
en,'re nre swept district. The fire was
sun burning fiercely in MANY sections
or the ruins, but the exhausted Aromon
giving up the fight for the time haing
sought rest, leaving the fire to burn #.
ser out. The heat from the fire is in.
'ellse ana the temperature is 30.
me Host important retail business
po'tioii OF the city and the buildings
me entire length of Beaver street from
l.
street nave been burned. This covers "a
blocks. For the same distance Ash,o,,
ana Church streets have been co,,,1a..
~ plotted out. When the fire reachaa
hfldse street in it's eastward course II
enVeloped in flames three blocks. Duva1
Monroe and the north side of Adams
turning up the north side of Adams
destroying that entire section of tha
city and running IA blocks to the Duval
street bridge. st. Luke's hospital was
saved "'
Dynamite the Houses.
The local military companies wera
'aieu out TO keep back the crowds and
the fire department began to use dv-
nahllte to blow up the houses a block
from the fire and thus prevent the fire
nom spreading. So fierce was the blaze
ana SO strong had become the wind that
'i,iilio!s1 OF sparks and flying burning
shingles spread over five or six blocks
setting the roof of the houses on fire
In advance of the main fire. The flames
feached Senator Taliaferro's residence
and it went
All eHorts to save the Windsor and
INC st. James hotels were in vain For
ABOUT an holr the guests in the Wind
scr had been busily packing thier trunks
ana the vans went away loaded with
trunks and grips.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-04
SAVED BY A FURIOUS STORM
Bealing Schooner Was Shut Up in a
Vast Ice Floe, and in Danger of
Being Crushed.

st. Johns, Newfoundland, May 4.-The
sealing steamer Virginia Lake. with 270
men on board. that has been frozen in
the ice at White Bay for the past six
weeks. has been freed by a furious hur-
ricane driving the ice back into the
North Atlantic. where the waves broke
the foes into pieces. The Virginia Lake
has harbored at Bona Vista for the
night, being short of coal.
A hurricane is now sweeping New
fcundland's coast line and many of the
fishing craft are seeking safety.