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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
LARGE INCREASE IN NAVY.
Indications Point to Congregational
Action Which Will Add Many
ships to the List.

All indications point to large in
crease in the navy at this session OF
congress. The naval committee is
considering the appropriation bill,
which provides for an increase of the
naval force both in ships and men.
There is scarcely any doubt that the
committee will authorize the increase
recommends by the secretary of the
navy.
IT this is done there will be three
new battleships of the first class, two
armored cruisers of the first class,
three gunboats of 1000 tons displace-
ment, three gunboats of 200 tons dis
placement for insular service, three
picketboats of $50 tons displacement,
three steel sailing training ships of
1000 tons displacement, one collier
of $4,000 tons displacement, and four
tugboats.
1t is also highly important that the
number of seamen and marines be
increased as we'll as the officers. The
bill is likely to provide for an in
crease of 1900 seamen, $50 marines,
as we'll as additions to the corps of
constructors and civil engineers.
Secretary Long has recommended
that the number of lieutenants be
increased from 300 to $50, and that
the limit of the number of junior
lieutenants and ensigns be fixed at
600, which is large increase. This
recommendation is likely to be adopt
ed. Secretary Long again has recon-
mended the grade of vice admiral, but
there seems some doubt whether this
will be agreed to.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
A Most Liberal Offer.

The st. Louis Mirror is a twenty
eight page paper, in magazine form,
edited by William Marion Reedy, as
sisted by a staff Of contributorseom-
prising the best writer's and literary
authorities on ali current subjects,
social, religious, scientific, financial,
literary or artistic.
The Mirror is a weekly review OF
men and affairs; treasury OF short
stories and good poetry; a paper in
which the best books, best plays and
best music are ably reviewed, and all
topics OF contemporary interest are
given careful attention. 1t is the up
to.date paper for the merchant, the
teacher, the professional man, the
student, the politician, as well as for
woman and the home.
Ii you will send us 10c, in silver or
stamps. we will mail the Mirror to
your address for ten weeks.
The MIRROR,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
NORDICA IN A TEMPER.
Sings ut Concert In Kansas and Finds
That Her Music Has Been Trans
mitted by Telephone.

Lillian Nordica sang to an audience
of 1000 persons at Wichita, Kan, the
other night. A unique feature of the
concert was the transmission of the
music by telephone to various parts
of the city, also to other cities, even to
Kansas City. Receivers the size of the
ordinary telephone mouthpiece were
placed among the footlights. Nine.
Nordica did not learn of the shrewd
arrangement for the telephone con-
cert until a few minutes before sing
ing the last number. She was indig-
nant and almost refused to sing the
closing selection.
Nine. Nordica said after the concert
that never again would she sing into
a telephone, and that hereafter her
managers would investigate the stage
to see if there were any receivers Sc
GREETED. She said that those who heard
her by telephone would have false i'm
preston of her singing.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Bowling Alley in a Church.

Encouraged by its athletic pastor,
the Andrew Presbyterian church at
Minneapolis has been provided with a
bowling alley as an adjunct to the fine
new gymnasium on which the church
prides itself for the development Of
muscular Christianity. The only other
church in the country which has a
bowling alley, 1t is reported, is the
First Presbyterian church of Trenton,
N. j. Other churches at Minneapolis
it is said will follow the example Of
the Andrew church.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
cueA.s FRIENDS VICTORIOUS.
First Test Of strength in the House Shows
= Majority of Ninsty-sevsn for
Reciprocity,

Washington, April s.-The debsH
upon the Cuban reciprocity IN
opened in the house Tuesday. IAere
was much activity among the Aders
on both sides before the house con-
vened in anticipation of the coming
battle and when the speaker called
the house to order at noon the at-
tendance on the floor was unusually
large. Mr.. Payne, chairman OF the
ways and means committee and lead
er of the majority, then moved that
the house go into committee OF the
whole for the consideration Of the
Cuban reciprocity bill. The battle be-
gan Immediately. Mr.. Tawney (Minn.)
demanded to know upon what the
DRY the bill was privileged. Mr.. Payne
replied that the bill was one affecting
revenue and the speaker sustained
that view. The motion to 60 into
committee of the whole was carried,
III to so.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Incendiary Fire Occurred at Cassville.

Monett, Mo-, April 12-The little
city Of Cassville, the eounty-seat of
Barry county, was the scene of in
tense excitement tonight.
The largest fire in the history OF
the town broke out early tonight
and theevidences on incendiarism are
strong. When fire was seen issuing
from the large Touring mil of S. P.
Reynolds & Co., two suspicious char
aeters were seen running away from
the building. They were at once
fired upon by the nightwatchman.
One Of them was crippled but both
escaped in the melee.
The mill and contents were totally
destroyed. The elevator contained
1000 bushels OF wheat and 1900
pounds OF -four. The loss isestimat-
ed at $500, with $4,000 insurance.
When he heard the alarm, Mr.. Rey-
nolds, who lives near the mill, found
that someone had entered his house
and stolen the clothing he wore to.
day. His purse, containing $500 in
cash, was in his pant pocket and
and this, together with some papers,
was taken.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
NEARING BURIAL PLACE.
Body OF Cecil Rhodes Arrived NJ Buls-
wayo Tuesday-Final Services to
BE Held Thursday.

Bulawayo, Matabeleland, April g.
The funeral train conveying the body
of Cecil Rhodes, which left Cape Town
April 3, arrived here Tuesday. The
town was draped in mourning and
practically the entire population &C.
companied the coffin to Drill hall,
where it is lying in state. Massespf
wreaths are banked about the bids.
Wednesday the coffin will be takelt
to the Rhodes farm. in the Matopp
district. whence it will be conveyed
April 10 to the hill called 1.-THE View
of the World" The religious service
there will synchronize with a memo
rial service at st. Paurs cathedral,
London.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
JURORS PRAY FOR VERDICT,
In Murder Trial at HOpkinsvilIe, KY,
the Twelve Men Seek Divine
Guidance Before Voting,

The verdict sentencing Robert Ran
dolph to the penitentiary for is years
for killing John Ford was reached by
the jury at Hopkinsville, KY, after
fervent prayer.
When the jurors retired to their
room the foreman said. "Gentlemen,
this is a serious case we have to decide.
A mans life may be forfeited by our
decision. How many Chris tians are
among us?" Nine men raised their
hands.
"Will one of you pray?" asked the
foreman. One of the Oldest jurors said
he would do his best All knelt and a
most earnest and impressive prayer
was offered.
Balloting was then begun. Several
jurors were in favor of life sentence
and others for terms as short as eight
years. The jury finally agreed on IS
years.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Tennessee Farmer Lyuched.

Fulton, KY, April 10,-Frank Tay-
lor, Deputy Marshal on the Tennes-
see side of Fulton, was shot down in
cold blood and instantly killed last
night at 7 O'Clock by Tom BACKYARD,
aged 20 years, a farmer, residing
near Dukedom, Tenn.
At 1890 O'Clock last night Black
ard was taken from the lookup by a
mob and hanged from bridge,
where he was afterwards found dead
by officers and citizens.
Win Lavender, a saloon man, was
accidentally shot in the leg by per.
sons who were attempting tocapture
BACKYARD.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
IT'S A DRASTIC MEASURE.
d, the Terms Of the Bill which
Passed the House All Chfneee
Are Excluded.

Washington, April s.-The hotse
passed the Chinese exclusion bill, aft\r
Incorporating in it several smsnd
ments which increased the dSastlc'
character of the measure. Tho prin-
cipal one not only excludes Chinese
by birth and descent, but all Chinese
of mixed blood. AS passed the bill
practically re-enacts all the existing
regulations. 1t extends these sxclu-
sion laws to the Philippines and the
other possessions of the United States
and forbids Chinese labor in our colo
NAL possessions coming into this
country. The Philippine commission,
by the terms Of the bill, is directed
to adopt proper. measures for the en-
forcement of the provisions Of the
bill in the Philippines.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Mound Items.

The past week has been a busy one
to the farmers. They have most OF
the ground plowed ready for planting
DR. Mcfarland is kept busy looking
after the sick. He says the grip has
got a strong hold on the people.
Cal Robinson is kept busy sharpen
ing plows for theiarmers.
Chas. Conklin is trimming his
hedge fence. He says he is getting
tired OF them, too much trouble to
keep in shape.
R. M. Wilcox is paying a good
price for hogs. He says they are
scarce.
George Walls has about 25 acres
OF corn ground ready for planting.
W. F. Maddy is putting out big
lot OF hog wire fencing.
Col. j. N. Sharp is getting ready to
plant big corn crop, as he says
there is money in raising corn and
feeding hogs.
E. F. Boswell is putting out a large
acreage OF oats and fax this year.
He says his young stock is in good
condition for pasturing.
We learn that our old friend NJ. E.
Lockard is getting tired OF city life.
Bro. Scott preached an excellent
sermon to an appreciative audience
last Sunday. His next appointment
here will be on May IL. Everybody
invited to come and hear a good SER
mon.
]. B. Rice has commenced planting
corn. He has 80 acres ready for the
planter.
Our friends Green Walton, T. X.
Lisle and D. A. Colyer came out to
see US and found US sick. We have
been confined to our bed for ten days
but we are gaining strength right
along. The men that are out for
Office are the best men OF the county
and no mistakes will be made.
We know we have many warm
friends throughout the county and
am glad to have met so many OF
them. II we are defeated will cheer
fully work for the success OF the DEM
ocratic party. E.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
PROTEST FROM SPRECKElS.
Sugar Trust Magnste Says Exclusion Of
Legitimate Chinese Merchants Would
BE Gross En- Justice.

Washington, April Sat the open
ing of the senate session Tuesday the
president pro tenn laid before the SEN
ate telegram signed by Claus Spreck-
els and 90 other business men of San
Francisco, protesting against the pas
sage of the Chinese exclusion bill in
its present form. The signers of the
telegram declared that the exclusion
of legitimate Chinese merchants, ac-
cording to the privision of the meas.
ure, would be an act Of gross In
justice.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
SAVED THEN TILTED.
Kentucky Youth Made Ridiculous
by Tennessee Girl.
Formers Threat to Suicide Followed
by Appeal of Girl, His Proposal
by Return Mail and Her CUT
ting and Witty Reply.

w. P. Pelfrey, president of the
Suicide club at Compton, KY, has
been declined as a husband by Miss
Columbia V. Bess, of Nashville, Tenn.
who sought to prevent the young man
from jumping off cliff and received IA
proposal the next day thereafter.
Recently ten young men at Comp
ton formed a suicide club, signing
a pledge that the first member who
proposed marriage and was rejected
should take his life. Pelfrey was
elected president, This officer had
to be the first to try his luck. Pei
frey tried and failed and announced
the date on which he would fulfill
his pledge, but his life was saved in
remarkable manner.
Miss Bess read of the clubs organ
ization and their pledge, and she
wrote to Pelfrey imploring him to
reconsider his action. In connection
with himself she brought up what
other equally as great men had done
on like occasions. She pointed out
to Pelfrey how he and the others
had a chance to become great in
after life by marrying maiden
from Tennessee. Pelfrey, who was
by no means slow, put his own con
struction on the letter and Miss
Bess received this reply:
Dear Miss Bess: Your letter advising
me to abandon the presidency OF the
Suicide club and go to Tennessee ana
get a wife has been received. | am con-
WINGED that your advice is very timely
and every impulse of my nature de-
mands that l now ask you to fix date
when you and l may be united In the
holy bonds OF matrimony. You are the
very girl am after and do please fix a
time not far distant when our hearts
may beat as one.
w. p. PELFREY,
Miss Bess, who is quite pretty
girl. declined to be interviewed, say
ing that she was preparing letter
to give to the papers. Later Miss
Bess gave out her answer to Pres
ident Pelfrey, of the Kentucky Sui
eide club, and now this youth may
jump off a cliff according to sched-
,s4e- tttt+--ss.-ett4iter tirirrr-
ter directed to the young man in de-
clining his marriage proposal she
says:
First, we hear of him allying himself
with a suicide club and then he jumps
| from this slough of dependency into
a
| with as slight a matter as rejection In
| matrimony, yet ready to embrace the
| trials and tribulations of married life.
l trust the days will lengthen when he
| can find a domestic slave. as his wife
| would be. He should experience the
| joys of love and courtship before jump
| ing into the matrimonial boat"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Two We're Shet in Court.

Catlettsburg, KY, April 10
George Coaksey, who hadiustreturn-
ed from the Philippines, where serv-
ed as a private in the army, shot
Marshal Marcum, of Fallsburg, dead
in the Police Court at that place.
Police Justice Edward Webb then
shot Coaksey as he sat on the bench.
Coaksey will die. He had been ar
rested on charge of disturbing the
peace while drunk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
MON0olIANS IN REVOLT.
Three Thousand Chinese Troops and Krupp
Guns Dispatched to Suppress the Latest
Anti Indemnity Uprising.

Tien Tsin, April s.-Three thousand
Chinese troops and number Of
Krupp guns have been dispatched to(
southern Mongolia ~hsss the Pse1 (
are in revolt against the severe I'm
demnity taxation. Several Villages
have been strongly fortified and their
Inhabitants are determined to fight.
They say they are assured Of the
assistance Of 80 900 disaffected persons.
Mr.. Payne said that in time United
States exports to Cuba would amount
to 5000, 100000. While he did not
want Cuba annexed he believed that
in time she would be part Of the
United States.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
A Series of Drives.

Pretoria April 9,-The British are
making preparations for great
series of "drives" on arrival of rein
forcements. The general outlook
for the Beers is said to be most dis
heartening. 1t is thought here that
the bulk of the rebels IRE only wait
ing a promise that they will not be
banished. to come in and surrender.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Democrats Taken by Surprise.

Washington, April s.--When G5n-
gresham Fowler moved to pass Nm
der suspension Of the rules the Sem
ate bill extending for 20 years the
charters of $50 national banks, demo-
Gratis were taken completely by sur
prise. They attempted to filibuster,
but a roll call was finally secured
and the bill was passed, 1T to 4s.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
To.the Public.

I'D. Trxls:-Inasmuch - L. T. Eichler has
been deprived from making IN active CANVAS In
the campaign for Judge Of Northern District,
on account Of sevsfe attack OF the grippe,
and We having heard thatitis being circuiat-
cd Inst be b TO cid end otherwise iseaDscitat-
bora, deem itSut mir = ssste that such reports
are entirely incorrect. bat that he q man Of
great snssiy and seavity, and while he does
not claim q seadsuic education, he has plslty
OF good common sense, and is In every other
Of dc Ode. he 10 plain unsssuming farmer,
opsmshs6xted and tsasf01s, always aesommo-
datng when In his power never turning away
aayoks Whe appliss % him for foed d SAslisr
and % thess who admire ssce : spirit thsy can
ypH1 B, Rlcs.
1noe. A. 0DRA-
EpyAnD OpnA.,
J. N. BnAIr.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Ivory Coast Rich in Gold.

Surveys which have just been CON-
pleted by prospectors of the Ivory
Coast Gold Fields company, says dis
patch to the London Central News
from Grand Bassam, show that there
is blanket ore in an almost unbroken
line for II miles, assaying one ounce
and upward. This is regarded as one
of the most extraordinary discoveries
ever made
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17

A young woman who sang selection
at local entertainment the other
evening-and sang,it well-refused, in
spite of the most persistent efforts of
the encore fiends, to give another song.
Noble, true-hearted grill We wish,
exclaims the Chicago Tribune, we
could give her name.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
Early Hearing of the Merge, Case.

Washington, April s.--The United
States supreme court has decided to
hear arguments next Monday upon
the application of the state of WASH
ington to take jurisdiction in the case
of the Northern Pacific and Great
Northern merger.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17

Washington, April s.-Whitelaw
Reid, head Of the special embassy to
represent the United States at the
corpnation of King Edward VII, has
declined the tender Of the BYitAh
government to become it's guest du3sI
ing the ceremonies.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
A Nearly Fatal Runaway

started a horrible ulcer on the leg OF
j. b. Orner, Franklin Grove, ILL.,,
which deGed doctors and allremedies
forfour years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured him. lust -as good feE-
boils, burns, bruises, cuts, corns.
scalds, skin eruptions and piles 25c
at II. l.. fuckers drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
ReversinG the Proverb.

1t is estimated that there are not
more than 10000 elephants left in the
world, says the Minneapolis Times, and
five of these will be killed for every one
born. Some day twill be worth white
to have an elephant on ones hands. Z
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17

Washington. April s--The national
committee having the matter under
consideration unanimously agreed 20
recommend that Inauguration day Is
changed from March, 4 to the la5o
Thursday in April.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17
AmerIea Will HOLD Pax ier nj

1t is estimated that King Edwards
coronation win cost $2o, 900, 900. Eng
land needn't feel SO bad, though,
says the Chicago Record-Herald. A
lot Of 1t will be good American
money.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17

Mayor shoup, Of Jeferson City, No..
issued an order closing al dlsordax3Y
houses In that city. He ssys ths1,'
EKill b kept clooed. =
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-04-17

Az Heard n CAfeAgo.
] have met the IRE fiend and he l.
mine The Hkyscrsper.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-03
Observations Of q LOOker.On,

Something attractive must be at
Pickens now, out Of the usual Or
der as we have visitors that are sell
dom seen here. Perhaps it is the
Summer School.
Plckans county has some very
attractive teachers attending the
Summer School.
There are good many interes-
ting people to be seen about town,
and they do not all bear the marks
of the pedagogue.
DR.. James 0. Rosemond of
Brushy Creek, Anderson county,
was In Pickons on the 26th ult.
He was doubtless attracted to Pick
ems by some pretty young lady
since Pickens is out of his usual
beat.
The days are extremely warn
but the nights ale pleasant enough
[ guess as some of our young mer
spend halt the nights out of town
carrying their ladies to preaching
and home again they get the pleas
ant part OF the weather aud are al
together getting the best of botf
weather and the pleasures inciden
to tho Summer School.
Lookerson.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-03
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,

The friends A. j. Welborn hereby an
nouhcc hlm us candidate for Count,
commissioner, subject to tho action o
thc democratic voters of Pick ems coun,
III the approaching primary.
The friends Of ID. u. Evans hereby
announce him candidate for County
commissioners Pickons county, subject
TO the action of tho Democratic party at
the approaching primary.
The friends of A, B. Talley hereby an .
nounco hlm u candidate for the office
county Commissioner subject to tho nc.
ton OF the Democratic party at tho ap
preaching primary.
Tho friends Of w. M. CAN'T hcrcbv
him a candidate for tho Office
OF County Commissioner. Plckens coun.
~ sllbJo't to action Of the Democratic
voters nt the approaching primary.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-03
Stewart.

There is much sickness in thi.
community.
Little j Frank Mitchell, the
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Mitchell, died at tho home of his
mother on the 18th INST, aged
twelve years, eight months and
seventeen days. God in His inf.
nito wisdom saw fit to call tho lit.
tie one home. 1t is sad to part
with loved ones. His presence is
missed, his scat is vacant in their
home. but his seat is not vacant in
the heavens above. Tho angels
saw fit to take him in their arms
Sweet little darling, light of the
home, looking for some one beck
oning came bright as the sun.
beam, pure as the dew, anxiously
looking mother for you.
lie is not dead but asleep. He
has gone to his homo in glory
where there is no more sickness, S
no more sorrow, no more death,
May God bless his mother.
"A FRIEND.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-03
Winthrop College Scholar.
ship and Entrance Ex.
aminati onS.

The examination for tho award
of vacant scholarships in Winth-
rop College and for the admission
Of new students will be held at the
County Court House on Friday,
July 18th, at 8 A. M.
Applicants must not be less than
fifteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacated
after July 11th, they will he awar.
ded to those making the highest
average OF this examination.
The next session will open Sep.
tember II, 1902.
For further information and q
catalogue address Pres. D. B.
Johnson, Rock Hill, s. @.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-07-03
COLLEGE OF CHARL LEST0M.
Charleston, S. G.,

Founded in 1885. Strong Fac.
ulty; we'll equipped chemical, phys,
icaL, and biological laboratories;
Library Of $4,000 volumes and the
finest Museum Of Natural History
in the South. Elective courses
leading to the degrees of B, A.. B.
S., All A. Board with fur
II shed room in College Dormitory
can be obtained for $40 month.
Tuition, $40. One scholarship CIV
ing free tuition is assigned toPick-
ens county, the holder to be ap.
pointed by the Probate Judge and
the County Superin tendant. Total
expenses for Scholarship students,
SIP to $3.50. All candidates for
admission are permitted to COM
pete for vacant Boycc Scholarships
which pay $3.50 year.
Entrance Examinations will be
held at Pickens Oh Friday, July II,
1902, next session begins Septem-
ber 20. For catalogue, address.
Harrison Randolph.
President.