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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1905-12-07

simultaneously with the explosion the
enemy opened q terrific flre at short
range from two eight-inch columbtads,
two 30-pounder PARROT guns, and one
12-pounder howitzer, and q mortar
throwing 12-pound shell (afterward
ascertained to be a wooden mortar).
concentrating their whole fire on this
one point. This mortar did US great
damage. having exact range OF our po-
sition and throwing shells heavily
charged with powder. The force of
this terrific explosion threw the Off
GERS and men of the 9Th Mo. and q por-
ton Of the Sd La back from the works
over the brow of the hill, knocking off
their hats and their guns out Of their
hands, bruising and wOunding quite q
number; but Notwithstanding this,
these gallant soldiers rallied, seized the
nearest gun, and rushed back to the
works. The veterans Of the Sd La.
raised a cheer, which was quickly TAX
en- up by our troops Immediately at
ter the explosion, I ordered up the I'd
Mo-, under Lieut.-Col. Senteny, to
this point. and about 6 p. m. relieved
from the enemys batteries was kept
UP till after dark, and from the mortar
during the entire night.
This day the 9Th Mo. lost eight
killed and 48 wounded, and the I'd Mo.
lost three killed and 35 wounded;
Nudiy ScSSIcly, WIZ dAlCl wal u uiCu.
Among the killed of today is num-
bered one of the best officers in the
Missouri army-Lieut.-Col Pembroke
S. Senteny, Of the I'd Mo.-braye, cool
and generous model soldier and
officer; and also Lieuts. Crenshaw and
Roseberry, Of the 9Th Mo-"
Engineering Difficulties.
All the running Of saps and of mines
and the estimation Of distances had to
be made under the greatest difficulties
by the Engineers and others engaged
in conducting the work. The sharp
shooting was so incessant and accurate
that a finger could not be stuck up
above protection, and any effort to Sc
cure glimpse of the ground in front Of
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1905-12-07
Flags Of Trace.

While the Union soldiers were push
ing forward their mines and ap-
proaches with the greatest activity in
anticipation OF a general assault, which
was understood to be sset for July g.,
white flags suddenly lappeared at the
forenoon OF July 8. The astonished
Union artillerists and infantrymen at
once ceased their fresand looked with
eager eyes to see what would follow.
Soon two officers We're seen approach
ing our lines under a., large white flag.
These proved to be MAJ. Gen. John S.
Bowen, who commanded one of Penn
cry, Aid-de-Camp toi Pemberton. and
who bore the following letter:
HEADQUARTERS. viclssburg. Miss. July
Maj. U. s. Grant, commanding
United States Forces, etc.
General: / have the honor to pro-
pose to you an armistice for several
hours, with view to arranging terms
for the capitulation OF Vfcksburg. To
point three commissioners to meet a
like number, to be. named by yourself,
al such place and hour today as you
may find convenielyt.
II make this Proposition to save the
further effusion OF blood which must
otherwise be shed to a frightful ex-
tent, feeling myself fully able TO main
period.
This communik kation win be- handed
you under nag truce hy Ma. Gen.
j. y. Bowen. 80
Very resnafuily, yopr bbedient
-, Z. psmssrton. Iis.iensa. Gen.
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Here an incident illustrating personal
courage and our admiration OF It cc-
CURED. In the fight Of the Texan
Brigade, an officer Of Van Dorn's staff,
well mounted, the last to retreat,
stopped in his flight to protect with his
horse and his person a wounded soldier
from our fire. and to assist him from
the field. This act Of courage elicited
a cheer from many OF our men, and a
order to Cease firing at that ofiicer."
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q range of nearly one mile uninter-
rupted by the hills.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
SATURDAY. February ls, 1905,
Shprjfi's Sale in Partition.

Eliza Ellen Gilbert .SSallie j. Hunncutt, Ben
famine T. Gilbert, Dora Gilbert, William T.
Gilbert Riley Gilbert, plaintiffs. va. Esther
Gilbert Rilla, Gilbert aud Rebecca Gilbert,
defendants.
In the Circuit Court Of Bates County Missouri
By virtue and authority of decree and or
der of sale made by the said court, in the above
entitled csuse, and of a certified copy thereof
dated December u. 1904, l will ON February
rs, 1896, between the hours of 3 O'Clock In the
forenoon, and o'clock in the afternoon of that
day, at the east front doorof the court house in
city of Butler, in Bates county, Missouri, sell
AT public vendue to the highest bidder, the
following described real estate, viz:
The southwest quarter of section one ~, and
the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter
OF section TWO ~, exc pit two acres in the south
west corner thereof, des ribbed follows, begin
ming at the southwest corner of the sou heasi
qu,erter of the southeast quarter of section two
t2). thownship Al, range ~ running thence east
:" yards, thence north 40 yards, thence west
20 yards thence south 40 yards to place of be-
ginning, also four acres In the southeast corner
OF the northeast quarter of the southeast quar-
ter of section two ~, this four acres being in
square form all Of the aforesaid land being In
township forty -one (4D, range twenty mine go
Bates county, Missouri, and containing two
hundred and two acres more or less, for cash
in hand rs provided for In said order and decree
l4-4t II. B. MORRIS, Sheriff.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sheriff's sale.

BY virtue and authority Of q special execu-
tion ss ued from TIM Office of the clerk of the
circuit court of Bates county, Mo-, returnable
at the February term, 1907. OF said court and 10
me directed In favor the state of Missouri, ex
rel G f John on. collector of The revenue Of
Bates county, and against W II Housel, Mar
tina Housed and Henry Malcolm, have levie :
upon and seized all the right, title. internst and
claim OF the said W Ii Housed, Martha Housel
Henry Malcolm, of, in and to the following de
scribed real estate t0wit The northeast
quarter Of the northwest quarter Of the north
east quarter of section seven, township thirty
nine, range twenty-nine, all lying and being
In said county and state Of Mo-, and will on
Saturday, the 4th day Of March, A. D. 1905,
between the hours Of nine o. clock In the FORE
noon sn3 five O'Clock in the afternoon Of that
day ct the east court house door. In the CITY Of
Butler, county Of Bates aforesaid, sell the same
or 30 much thereof % may be required, ct pub
lie vendue to the highest bidder for cash In
hand to satisfy said execution and costs.
NJ. b. MORRIS,
l6-4t Sheriff Of Bates county, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Siege Gun Before Mukden.

Mukden, Feb. lS.-The Japanese
fired yesterday on Pontiloff hill with
s inch guns, carrying $50 pound
projectilcs. This Indicates that they
are the siege guns used at Port
Arthur, the first to be mounted in
position before the Russian lines be-
low Mukden. A new situation there
fore conironts the Russian center,
and the general situation appears to
have been rendered more uncertain
and complicated by the battle OF
Sandepas and the arrival OF open
weather, indicating an early spring.
In some parts OF the lines there is
unusual familiarity. Russian and
Japanese officers In parties entertain
each other At Sinchinpu the Jap
anese cheer thu Russian band.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sherld's Sale.


BY virtue and authority Of q special execu-
ton issued from the Office Of the clerk of the
circuit court Of Bates county, No.. returnable
ct the February term. 1915, Of said court and TO
me directed, In favor Of the state OF Missouri
ex rel G Z. johnson, collector OF the revenue
OF Bates county, and against John Montgomery
Jr. and James G. Thompson. have levied
upon and seized ell the right, title, interest
and claim Of the said John Montgomery, Jr
and James G.. Thompson, Of. In and to the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit: The east
half Of the northeast quarter. east OF NJ. X Il
L. railway, section twenty-five, township
thirty-eight, range twenty mine. all lying and
be,ng In the said county and state Of Missouri,
and will on
Saturday, the 4th day OF March A. d. 1905,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the FORE
noon and fvs O'Clock in the afternoon Of that
day, AT the east court house door, In the city
OF Butler, county of Bates aforesaid. sell the
same or so much thereof as may be required at
public vendue to the higest bidder for cash N
hand, to satisfy said execution and costs,
NJ B. MORRIS.
l5.4t Sheriff of Bates county. Mo
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
SheriG's sale.

By virtue and authority of special execu-
ton ISSUED from the Office OF the clerk of the
the circuit court Of Bates county, Mo ,
returnable at the Feb uary term, 1903, Of said
court and tome directed in favor OF the state OF
Missouri, ex rel e Z johnson collector of the
revenue of county, and against &C. Haun,
Lavina Harper, David Harp"r Nancy Paxton
aud Samuel Paxton, have levied upon an 1
seized all the right, title, interest and claim OF
the said Geo. Haun, Lavina Harper, David
Harper, Nancy Paxton and samuel Paxton, OF
in aud to the following described real estate
to-wit: The s0uthea.t quarter of the south
west quarter of the northeast quarter of sec
ton thirty 'iour, tOwnehip forty, range thirty
thr &c, all lying anu being in the raid county
and state of Missouri, and will on
Saturday, the 4lh day of March, A. D 1908,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the a ternoon of tha,
day at the east court hou-e door. in the city OF
Butler, county of Bates Aforesaid, sell the
same or SO much thereof asunay be required, at
public veDdue, to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, 10 satisfy said execution and costs
Nj. Is NORRIS,
lj-4t Sheriff of Bates county, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sherins Sale.

BY virtue and authority ofs special execu.
ton issued from the ONCE OF the clerk circuit
court OF Bates county, No ., returnsble OF the
February term, 1905, Of said court, and TO me
directed, In favor Of the state Of Missouri ex
rel Q. Il. johnson, collector Of the revenue OF
Bates county and against LuciL "a Redding,
Edwin Reddlng FL .Tygard and NJ. $. Cowies.
have levied upon and seized all the right,
title interest and claim OF the said Lucinda
Redding, Edwin Redding, F.y Tygsrd and NJ.
5. Cowles, Of, In and to the following described
real estate, to-wit; Lot three, block sixteen,
west side addition TO the city OF Butler, all
lying and being In said county and state OF Mis-
souri,. and will on
saturday, the 9TH day Of March, A. d. 1905,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore.
noon and Eve o'clock In the afternoon OF that
day at the east court house door, In the city OF
Butler, county Of Bates aforesaid, cell the same
or 90 much thereof % may be required. at pub.
lie vendue. TO the highest bidder for cash In
hand to satisfy said execution and costs.
NIB MORRIS.
l5-l Sheriff OF Bates Co. Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sherin's Sale.

BY virtue and authority Of special exscu-
ton issued from the once Of the clerk OF the
circuit court Of Bates county, Mo-, returnable
at the February term 1905, OF said court and
10 me directed, in favor Of the state of Missouri
ex rel c K johnson, collector Of the revenue OF
Bates county, and against VIM d Gutshall,
have levied upon and seized all the right. title,
interest and claim OF the said Vim ID Gutshall,
Of, in and to the following described real estate
to-wit: The southwest quarter OF the north
west quarter OF section eighteen, township
forty-two. range thirty, all lying and being In
the said county, and state Of Missouri, and l
will on
Saturday, the 9TH day Of March A. d. 1905,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock In the FORE
noon and Eve O'Clock In the afternoon OF that
day at the east court house door, In the city OF
Butler, county Of Bates Aforesaid, sell the same
or 80 much thereof o. may be required, at pub
lie venduc, to the higest bidder for cash In
hand to satisfy said execution and costs.
~. b MORRIS, -
154t Sheriff OF Bates Co. Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Jay COOKE DEAD.
Floated Greatest Government
Loan Ever Made.

Philadelphia, Feb 1S.-Jay Cook,
whose fame as q tinancieris world Wid
died tonight at the home of his son.
in,law, Charles ID, Barney, at Ogontz,
a suburb OF this city. Mr., Cook was
81 years Of age. He had been suffer
ing from general debility. the result
Of old age, for several years.
His condition was not considered
serious, however, and his death to-
night came rather suddenly. Last
Monday he entertained as his guests
125 young ladies attending the
0gontz school, and their friends. On
that occasion he appeared to be in
good spirits, aud was the last to
leave the reception room.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Notice Of Sale Under Mortgage.

Notice IL hereby given. that, whereas, Eliza
beth &. McNsghten, q single woman, did by
her mortgage deed. dated NAV 81, 1884, anu re-
corded In book lis at page ls4 Of the once OF re-
corder OF deeds OF Bates county No. convey
to NJ. Y. Flanders the following described real
estate, situated, lying and being In the said
county OF Bates, state Of Missouri. to-wit:
The north half Of lot ave C,l, In block three
(Sl In Williams first addition 10 the city oil
Butler, Bates county, Mo.
And, whereas, said mortgage was executed
to secure note for six hundred dollars. duly
executed by the said Elizabeth c. McNaghten
to the said NJ. Y. Flanders, for the loan OF
moneys belonging to the said NJ. T, Flanders.
And. whereas, default has been made In the
payment OF said note and interest. Now there
fore, 1, the undersigned, sheriff Of said County
OF Bates, having been thereto directed by q
decree Of the Circuit court OF said county OF
Bates, entered ofrecord on the 3lst day OF
December 1904.
l will proceed to sell the above descylbed
premises at the east front door OF the court
house In the city OF Butler, county OF Bates and
state OF Missouri, on
Saturday. March 9TH. 1905,
between the hours OF ten O'Clock In the fore.
noon aud five O'Clock In the afternoon OF said
day, said sale to be at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash to satisfy said debts,
interests and costs.
n. B. MORRIS,
lS-4t Sheriff OF Bates County. No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sherid's Sale,

By virtue and authority Of special execu-
tion issued from the Office OF the clerk OF the
circuit court Of Rates county, Missouri, return
able athe february term, 1875, of said court,
and to me direct d in favor Of y. A. Bennett,
and a. anst Chas NJ Cope. p. 8. Cope and
James X. Crooks, administrator Of the estate
of Anna A, Cope, deceased. have levied upon
and seized all the right, title, interest and
claim of the said Chas. NJ. Cope, r. s. Cope
and James II, Crooss, administrator, Of the
estate OF Anna A Cope, deceased, of, In and to
the following describedreal estate, to-wit: Ten
acres, formerly belonging to Anna A. Cope.
lying in the northwest portion Of the northeast
quarter ar the northwest quarter of section %
township 40. range -, all lying and being In
the said county anu state of Missouri, and
will on
saturday, the 4th day of March, A. d. 1905.
between the hours Of nine O'Clock IN the fore
noon and live O'Clock In the afternoon Of that
day at the east court house door In the city Of
Butler, county of Bates aforesaid, sell the same
or 80 much thereof rs may be required, ct pub
lie yendne, to the highest bidder for cash In
hand to safety said execution aud costs.
NJ. b. NORRIS,
l5-4t Sheriff OF Bates county, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Knocked the Ice From a Gun.

Anandarko, Ok, Feb. 1S-Wm.
Bartels. son OF Fred Bartels,
wealthy farmer living ten miles
southwest OF here, went skating on
neighbours pond yesterday, carrying
a shotgun. Tee froze on the hammer
and when Bartels tried TO knock it
off the gun Was discharged the load
entering the left leg He walked a
hall mile to the house, but when a
physician arrived he was too wax
from loss OF blood to recover from
the shock. Bnrtels died at 3 o'clock
this morning.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sheri6s Sale.

By virtue and authority Of . special execu.
ton issued nom the ONCE Of the clerk Of the
circuit court Of Bates county, Mo returnsble
ct the February term, 1905, Of said court and
TO me directed, In favor Of the state OF No., ex
rel G. e. johnson, collector Of the revenue Of
Bates county snd ageinst the schsll City Town
Company, have levied upon and seized Oil the
right. title. interest snd clsim OF the said, The
Schell City Town Company, Of. In and to the
following described real estate, to-wit %
acres, oil Of the northeast quarter Of the north
eat quarter and the southeast quarter OF the
northeast quarter, east Of the railroad, In sec.
ton Twenty-Five. township thirty-eight, range
thirty.nine, oil lying and being In the said
county and state Of Missouri and will ON
Saturday, the 4th day Of March, A. D. 1905,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the fore.
noon and I've O'Clock In the afternoon Of that
day ct the east court house door, In the city Of
Butler, county Of Bates Aforesaid, cell the same
or % much thereof - may be required, Of pub
lie venoue 10 the highest bidder for cash in
hand to satisfy said execution and costs.
n B. NORRIS,
15-4t Sheriff Of Bates county, No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
SheriG's Sale.

By virtue and authority of special execu.
ton ISIS ued from the Office of the clerk OF the
circuit court Of Bates county, Missouri, return
and o me directed in favor Of the state Of Mis-
souri, xrel &. +. johnson, collector of the
revenue of Bates county, and against John
sears, have levied upon aud seized all the
right, title interest and claim of the said John
sears, of in, and to the following described real
estate iowt Lots five aBd six in block one
in M-ry +. Pages add ton to the city of Butler
all lying and being in said county and state oil
Missouri, and | Will on
saturday, the 18th day of March, A. d. 1905.
between the hours of nine clock in the fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon Of that
day at the east court house door in the city oil
Butler. county of Bates aforesaid, sell the same
or 50 much thereof as may be required at public
vendue 10 the highest bidder, for cash In hand
to satisfy said execution and costs.
NJ. b NORRIS,
l5-4t Sheriff of Bates county, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Order of Publication.


sT 6o1s OF on ai ssGss. IS.
In the circuit court Of Bates county, No in vacs-
zion January 10th. 1905 Tho State OF Missouri
u the relation and 70 the use orc Z johnson
county In the state Of Missoun. plaintiff. VS..
!. W. II. Davis, Samuel 8. Shelby, Mamie D.
Shelby. s. P. Allen and John D. Henderson,
Civil action for delinquent taxes.
Now Of this dsy comes the plaintiff BY her
attorney before the rierk Of the circuit court Of
Bates county, In the state OF Mies0uri, In Va.
cation and dies her pc .ition and anidavit, stat.
IL: : ass s a.: ss :S:':
dent Of the state Of Missouri. Whereupon It Is
ordered BY the clerk in vacation, that the de-
PENDANT be notified By publication that plain
III b, commsnesd salt sesinst him In TIL:
general nsturs Of which 10 TO enforce the Lien
Of the stats Of Missouri for the delinquent taxes
Of the year 1909, amounting In the aggregate to
the sum Of e40 IS, together with interest, costs,
Of land sltaated in Bates county. Missouri,
The east half Of section seven Of township
forty.one Of range thirty tive, and that
q IS ss as term Of @ s. Sss 1RR snd
holden in the city Of Butler, Bates county.
Missouri, On the AFst Monday In Nay
1905. and on OF before he hrst day thereof.
law, the came will BE- taken o. confessed and
Judgment rendefer according to the prayer Of
said petition, and the above described real
estate sold to satisfy the same
And II 10 further ordered BY the clerk afore.
said that . copy hereof be published In the
BurLER wEsKLY TINES, . weekly newspaper
printed and Published In Bates county, Mis-.
souri. for four weeks successively. the last
Insertion to be at least thirty days before the
first day Of the next term OF ssid coRrt
A true copy Of the record Wit.
tsKALl ness my hand ss clerk aforesaid With
the seal of said court hereunto afax.
ed. Done at once In Butler on this Che ION
dsv Of January, 1906. ]. A. PATTERSON,
ll-lt Circuit CLERK.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
UnCalIed For.

81 have been told" said old man
Peckem, addressing his 19-year,old
son, that you refer to mo as the
governor at times. Ii it true?
you have said it, dad,' answered
young Peckem,
How is it," continued the old
man, that after knowing your
mother all these wears you should
make break like that?"-Chicago
News.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Sherid's Sale.


|. BY virtue and authority OF special execu-
ton issued from the ONCE OF the clerk OF the
circuit court OF Bates county, Mo-, reIurnable
at the February term. 1905. OF eaid court, and
to me directed In favor Of the state Of Mis-
souri, ex rel Q. Il. johnson. collector Of the
revenue OF Bates county; and against y. b. De.
Long and NJ Griggs, have levied upon and
seized all the right title, interest and claim oil
the said 8 b. belong and J. NJ. Grlggs, Of In
and to the following described real estate, to-
witt Lot one, block twenty three, west cid,
addition TO the city OF Butler, all ly ing and be
ing in the said county and state OF Missouri,
and l will ON
saturday, the 9TH day OF March A. d. 1906.
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and five O'Clock In the afternoon OF that
day. at the east court house door, In the city Of
Butler, county OF Bates Aforesaid, sell the SAINT
or 40 much thereof as may be required at pub.
lie vendue to the highest bidder for cash in
hand to satisfy said execution and costs.
NJ. b. NORRIS,
l5-it Sheriff Of Bates county, Mo
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
Scrambled Eggs With Parsley

From Madame
Beat eight eggs until quite light,
add one.hali cup OF rich cream, salt
and pepper. Melt good siz ID lump
of butter in frying pan and just as it
begins to foam, pour In the eggs
When they begin to form add four
tablespoonfuls of minced parsley.
When done heap in round dish and
arrange French fried potatoes
around the edge of the dish.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss.ss sss Of IN7ZzZx
Sherin's Sale


By virtue and authority of a special execu-
tion issued from the office Of the clerk Of the
circuit court Of Bates county, Mo-, returnabe
at the February term, 1905 Of said court and
to me directed In favor of the state of Missouri
ex rel c. 4 Jhhnson, collector Of the revenue
of Bates county, No, AID against c. II. Pierce,
! have levied upon and seized all the right,
ttle, interest and claim OF the said c. H. Pierce
of, in and to the following described real estate
to-wit: Block three in Montlomerys first ad-
dition TO the city of Butler, all lying and being
in the said county and state Of Missouri, and
l will on
Saturday, the Attn day of March, A. d. 1905,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the FORE
mon and five O'Clock In the afternoon OF that
day at the east court house door, in the city OF
Butler, county of Bates aforesaid sell the same
or 70 much thereof as may be required, at pub
lie vendue to the highest bitd'r for cash in
hand TO satisfy said execution and costs.
b. MORRIS,
Ii 1t Sheriff of Bates county, No
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-02-23
A Wedding Feast
the Senator Missed.

Washington Post.
A Sioux Indian in South Dakota
invited Senator Kittiridge OF that
state to the wedding Of his daughter
Senator Kittridge was unable to be
present at the nuptial event, but the
Indian laconicslly described the al
fair subsequently to illustrate what
the senator had missed.
"Four dogs" said Poor Lo, "and
plenty Of pie"