The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 28, 1883, Page 2

| | | | | FIX. The Smooth Bandit Arraxgned at Gallatin Yesterday to Plead to Three Charges of Murder. FRANK’ | | | He Enters a Plea of Not Guilty, and the Case is Set for the ‘Third Monday in June. From the K, C. Times. Gallatin, Mo., Feb. 20.—This lit- tle town is the scene ot much activi- ty to-day. The streets are thronged with citizens, farmers and strangers, who have come from near and far to be witnesses of the arraignment and liam Westfall had been seryed upon | him; that he waived readiug of the | same and entered a plea of not guil- | ty. ' Mr. Hamilton inquired if that was ' hjs plea in all three cases. “Yes,” replied Colonel Philips, adding that his plea had reference to the two indictments for murder, and not that for the Winston train rob- bery. The third indictment for | murder he had never seen. and _ be- fore pleading he would like to ex- amine it. | “Yes sir, that is very proper,’’ eb- served the court. TS! ing the jory was indul 1 C ‘EN conclusion of which the prisoner was | escorted back to jail, where he was} met by his wite who had awaited his THE WEEKLY ST. LOUIS coming. ee j Good stock Farm. ‘POST -= SPAT GH | My farm of 160 acres 7 miles east of 1 Butler is tor sale, So acres of which is balance in pasture and in cuitivation, meadow. Good young orchard; Ever- |The brightest spiciest_and best tamily lasting stock water in pasture: Good | paperin the West is offered tor 1883 at! the following extraordinary low rates. | house, smoke house, cellar and well. One halt of 18 acres of wheat thrown in. | Ten copies to one office 1 yaar, S$ 6 00 3 = i Twenty = < ie 10 CO All for $3.000, payments to suit the pur-| 2) =e i : S Single Copy, One Year, 1 00} chaser R. G. Conarn.§ 8 PY ’ | Some lence and merits of the POST-D HIDES & FURS ¢, BRICKER, There is no weekly paper offered tor | | a | double the money possessing the excel- In a crowded boarding-house on ate thereupon declared that | : : — YB | Jackson street, San Francisco, four 1 it was not yet ready for trial, but if a reasonable time was ziven it could | and prospective trial of Frank James on charges of which he is guilty; all i tamilies recently lived in one room, PATCH. It is a paper for the family, for the merchant, the mechanic and the farmer. If you have notseen it secure a | copy from Postmaster or send to the of- | North MainStreet, - unite in a verdict that he should suf- fer the extreme penalty of the law. When the last quarter of the pres- ent century shall have reached its al- lotted period in the book of time; when the babes in the cradles to-dav shallfhavefreached nature years ;when those who today at the meridian of life shall have passed down the incline, and but wait a sammons to join the innumerable throng, the events which gave pirth to an unwonted activity plainly visible in this little town, will be recalled as are those of Robin Hood, which have survived succeed- ang ages. Many came last evening, and with the dawn of this morning _the stream of visitors suspended dur- getready, and suggested a week’s | delay. Colonel Philips inquired if the | court could fix a date. To which | his honor replied that in so doing he would endeavor to ‘“‘fix some time convenient to both parties.’’ He | would be engaged in Mercer coun- ty beginning on the second Monday in| March, and in Harrison county through the first week iu April: | ene family in each corner of the | fice tor it. i room. Affairs went along very Sample Copies tree on application. | qu.etly and harmoniously among| Special arrangements made with Post- | them until one tamily took im board- | masters and Agents. | lers. The offending domestic circle Address, | | POST-DISPATCH, was broken up. zccahice No. 6. tt St. Louis. | Sheriff’s Sale. He By virtue and authority of a special ex- ecution, issued trom the office of the c:erk of the circuit court of Bates county, Mis- souri, returnable at the March term, of said court, and to me directed in taver of The Sedalia Damoerat | Is the only morning newspaper between Kansas City and St. Louis, Ft. Scott and Lyons & Noli'Saddie Horsell until the former date, had no engagements. sides retired for consultation, and, | after a considerable time had elap- sed, could be ready in a week or two. Sylvester Miller, Johnson G. White and Jonathan Street, Trustees of the Town of | Osage Lasalle county Illinois, and against on both | J- W- Graham and Cyrus Reed, I” have levied and seized ufon all the right title interest and claim of the said detendant Cyrus Reed, of, in andto the tollowing described real estate, situated in Bates county, Missouri, to-wit: | Let seven in block fifty in the town of Rich Hill, Bates county, Missouri, and I ‘‘The state wouldn’t expect the | will on however, he At this peint counsel the state announced that it ing the night, resumed its course hitherward. The arriving trains came laden with the curious—wit- nesses, counsel and reporters. Oth- ers came mounted, others in old farm carryalls, which are enlisted in the service on special eccasiens only, accused to be ready in so short a | time,’’ replied Colonel Philips. ‘The accused has been in custody but a week, and his arrest was made under circumstances peculiar, to say the least. While waiting trial in Jackson county, he had suddenly and Tuesday, March, 13th, 1883. between the hours of 9 o’clock in the forenoon and 5 o’clock inthe afternoon ot that day, at the east front door ot the court house, in the city of Butler, Bates county, Miseouri, sell the same, or so much thereof «s may be required, at pub- lic vendue, to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy said erecution and cost. Wa. F. Hanks. Hannibal, which publishes the Associa- ted Press dispatches. It is a large, eight column, Handsomely printed paper, is- sued daily and weekly. The telegraphic, editorial and local contents of the Daily are complete including the latest Market Reports, proceedings ot the Supreme Court, and a variety of Political interma- tion not to be toundelsewhere. its mis- ceilanous reading is extensive, and it spares no pains to secure the latest news otevery character. .Special attention is paid to the Weekly Democrat, a mam- moth paper ot 48 columns, which is is- sued every Saturday morning, at $150 per year. The Weekly contains ail the im- portant news of the week, a large amount of Miscellany, and matters of interest and entertainment to the home circle. The Weekly Democrat is the official paper of the State, and in it are published all the Proclamations of Re- and by the time court convened the number in attendance was infinitely larger than the capacity of the court yoom could accommodate, or the ho- tels and lodging houses previde for. They came from Stanbury, Tren- ton, Winston, Cameron Junction, Independence. Kansas City, as also from points more remote, all in pur- suit of the same ebject—to see one whose name and deeds have stricken more terror to the heart ot the law- abiding Missourian than did the sur- render on the old stage road to Rich- mond, to the battle-scarred soldier of “‘the lost cause.*” MRS. JAMES. Mrs. Frank James arrived heie on yesterday morning, and 1s the guest ef J. H. Townsend’s family. She has been visited by a number of lady residents of the village, but beyond reiteration of her intention to ‘‘stand by Frank to the end,’’ the subject of her visit, it is said, is never mention- ed by one who has evinced herself so faithful as a wife and exceptional as 2 woman—Annie Ralston james. THE CASE CALLED. Erom g to 10:30 o’clock was oc- cupied by the court in the disposi- tion of routine business. “At that hour the state vs Frank James was called, and Shenff Crozier directed to bring the prisoner betore the bar of justice. The sheriff departed on his errand, and after a lrief delay entered the court room by the west door, having the accused im custody. At once there was another scene of commotion, which required the combined efforts of the court, sher- itt and deputies to suppress. The accused appeared unmoved by pass- and walking quietly to a chair assigned for his occupation, sat down with Colonel Philips on the right, John H. Stover ot Inde- | pendence, on the lett, and young Mr. Glover of St. Louis, to the ep- posite. a dark | suit of fashionable make, contrasting j | | ing event He was dressed in advantageously with the white stand- up collar encircling his neck, and the stiff white cafis which extend- ed irom beneath the sleeves of his coat and caught together by a pair of jet sleeve buttons. His boots were neatly polished, and in appear- ance and manners he would have been taken tor a well-bred gentle- man rather than one whose _reputa- tion 1s thatof a trai murderer. } LEGAL AMENITIEs. He was ordered to stand up by} the court, before he had assumed an | erect positien Colone! Philips an- | eounced that capias of the indict- ; ments charging the accused with the murder of John McMullen, and be- | mg accessory to the murder of Wil- | } | to imperative engagements, and af- rebber and | were presented, the case would go | aes c | placed at the foot of the calendar. unexpectedly been transferred to this county. and it would be a little un- usual to demand that defendant be forced total on so grave offenses at so short notice. The case ought to take its regular course, and go over to the regular term.’’ **The only difficalty seems to be hat the parties cannot arrange their time,’’ said the prosecuting attorney. “The detendant was arrested 2a week ago, the case continued until to-day to oblige counsel, and it does seem to me as wholly impracticable to try the gase at any other than an adjourn- ed term.’’ THE DEFENSE What the defense contemplate in this emergency cannot be determin- ed with any degree of accuracy. | The counsel for the prisoner are ex- | ceedingly yuarded in their remarks, ; ~~ and 1f any thing less inclined to be communicative than the prosecution. As is universally known, James list of attorneys includes some of the most learned lawyers and distinguished ad- vecates in the west, who will em- ploy every auxilery to secure the ac- quital of their client. They made a strenuous fight for time to-day, and obtained that which they ‘ This was considered a victory tor the detense, and during the time in- tervening between now and the day of trial no opportunity to procure evi- dence tavorable to the accused will be passed by. The fight they will make ter his enlargement will be an episode inthe history of crimimal jurisprudence in this state, and his conviction will only be reached after every means to procure a verdict ad- verse to the state have been exhaust- ed. Wey can’t it b Monday in June? Philips. : “If it can be adjourned ti!l then, y can’t we take it up some Mon- sought. t for the third iuquired Colonel suggested the court. ai’s my busiest time.”’ replied Philips, who was followed by Mr. Glover, who, speaking tor Governor Johnson, said that gentleman could not possibly be here in May’ owmg ter some turther remarks by Messrs. Wallace, Stever, Glover and Phuil- ips, the court decided that unless some cogent reasons to the contrary | overto the regular term and he The regular term begins on the} first Monday in Jane, and by the tume the case is reached it is thought | the date sought by defense for trial, i e.. on the third Monday in June, | haye arrived. | Some turther cross firing respect- | ¥ west So feet toa point, and thence north wards tor the apprehension o! criminals, andall the Estray notices of every county inthe Ytate. The terms of the Daily Democrat are as follows: By mail, post- age paid, per year, $10. ‘the Sunday Democrat per year, $2. Address all communications to Joun D. Russet, Business manager, Sheriff of Bates county. Sheriff's Sale. By virtue and authority of a special ex- ecution, issued from the office of the clerk ot the circuit court ot Bates county, Mis- ue 47-tt Sedalia Mo. souri, returnable at the March term, of S said court, and to me directed in tavor } —————— = gee BE ot Butler National Bank, and against G. W. Maddox, I have levied and seized up- on all the right, title, interest and claim ot the said deteadant of, in and to the following described real estate, situated 3 in Bates county, Missouri, to-wit: The southeast quarter of section 33, a OY township 40, range 32, in Bates count;, TOV, same DEVU LY Missouri, and I willon LOUISVILLE, = 3%, CINCINNATI, Wednesday, March. 14th, 1883. between the hours of g o’clock in the torenoon and 5 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, at the east tront door of the court house, in the city of Butler, Bates county, Missouri, sell the same, or so much thereot as may be required, at pub- lic vendue, to the highest bidder tor cash to satisfy said execution and cost. { From St. Louis via the Oo. & M. R’y. Bas"No Change ot Cars.“@38 HOURS the ickest ROUTE to BALTIMORE. Wa. F. Hanks, Sherift of Bates county. Sheriff’s Sale. By virtue and authority ot a special ex- ecution, issued from the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Bates county, Missouri, returnable at the March term, of said court, and to me directed in favor of Samuel Fickes, and against A. D. Jones, I have levied and seized upon all the right, title, interest and claim of the said defendant of, in and toojhe follow- ing described real estate, situated in Bates county, Missouri, to-wit: And described as follows, begining ata post oak tree on the east side of the Marais des Cygnes river, where the west line of Oliver Ellswicks survey in lots and four of section three (3), ot to’ ship thirty-nine (39), ot range thirt two (32), intersects said river, thence northten chains and ninety-tour links, to a post, thence west seventeen chains and fitty links, thence south eighteen chains twenty-three links to the east bank of said river, thence along said bank to the place of beginning, contain- ing fitteenacres. And I will on Wednesday, March 14th, 1883, between the hours of g o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, at the east tront door of the court house, in the city of B r county, Missouri, sell the much thereof as may be public vendue, to the highest bidder cash to satisty said execution and c HOURS the Quickest ROUTE to WASHINGTON Palace Sleeping Coaches from St. Lou- is to Louisville, Cincinnati, Baltimore and Washington, without change. BUT ONE CHANGE TO NEW YORK. The O. & M. is the Only Line running 3 Daily Trains to Louisville and Cincin- nat{ in direct connection with all trains trom the West Southwest and Nerth- west. —-THE— & Mississrppt| Out0 Is the only line By which cure tickets to Baltimore, and New York, by way or the Capital of eur Contry. you can se Philadelphia Washington, | Carrying all classes of passengers through | without change of cars to Louisville and Cincinnati. By which you can avoid a Midnight change of cars between S Louis and. Cincinnati, if you leave St. Louis on! night trains unless you pay extra fare in addition to money paid for ticket. Shenff’s S By virtue and authority of a transcrir excution, issued from the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Bates county, Missouri, returnable at the March term of said court, and to me directed in tavor of James P. Biggs and against B. F. Sel- lars, I have levied and seized upon all the right, title, interest and claim of the said defendant, of, in and to the tollow- ing déscribed real estate, situated in Bates county, Missouri, to-wit: = Via Cincinaati, making dirrect connec- kari: Hours lay tion with all roa over by other rout —PLEASE— ASK ANY TICKET AGENT: iseginning at a point 30 feet south of a ~ : s . a det i i = ee xce se working peting lime stone which is the northeast corner fexcent tee ih is See Sie of the northwest quarter of the north- | Which is the Quickest and Best Route east quarter of section twenty-two, | ~ a Be ee % : eee ‘j from St. Louis, to Cincinnati, Louis township 40, range 31, and running thence | yii[e, Baltimore, “Washington, and you South 16514 feet toa point, and thence | wilt be told the Ohio & Mississippi R?v- | Wher purchasir.g, please ask tor Ticket. by this road, forsale at all offices ot cons necting lines. In St. Louis, at ror X 103 N-.-Fourth St. 1663, teetto tne place of beginning. And I will on RIS Wednesday. March 14th, 1883, between the hours of9 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o’clock inthe afternopn of that day, at the east front door of the court house, in the city ot Butler, Bates county, Missouri, sell the same,or so much thereof as may be required, at pub- lic vendue, to the highest bidder, tor | Cincinnati, Ohio. cash to satisfy said execution and costs. | G. p ‘ 5 - - = risa’ e~ - D. BACON, General Western Passen- Wim. FP. Hawks, Sheriff. | ger Agent, St. Louis, Mo- 33-tt W. W. PEABODY, Gen’! Superinterdent. W. B- SHATTUC. Gen’! Pass. Agent SPRAGUE & 11UNTER, OF sf] AGENT Pe = | BUTTLER, - = MISSO URI. | Cc. DENNE C i —In Biz Demand— ST. LOUIS PRICES FOR See LER AN FE Having purchased the interest of The, Berryhill in the STABLE North Side ot the Public Square, | a ——ar—— now prepared to furnish the very best qr ——oNn— | On short notice. | able. - BUTLER, MO. My terms are reasgp Also keep good A cordial invitation is extended to the | public and especially those in need ¢ j anything in my line to cail and see im (North Main St.) Two Doors South of The POSTOFFICE . , GROCERIES ree “== |Boss Liveryman —anp— Has opened a C. BRICKER QUEENSWARE BUTLER, MO. no. tt NEW STABLE One block west of | OPERA HOUSE, i | His Buggies are Ne His Teams Fresh and Spiritea ant his ch arges are reasonable. | CALL AND SEE HIk | | THE HORNS [NG | EW CHIN | CHICAGO. ILL ANT ANGE: MASS. Grocery # House Pr) Pe res S| act ther well kuown and popult stand on the Kast side of te square, are leading the ce | GROCERY TRADE Fy | \ tar BUTLER. f | Their stock 13 composed ot Is Feed Flour and the ve | qualiy of -Staple and hancy Grocertes, " | Glass, Queensware and Cotten] yy : THE. ARE AT LFSS EXPENSE Than any house in the its, ' therefore do’ not fear conpelll | They pay liberal prices for Prod They solicif » continuance of the | ronage of their many enstomer® | Will gladly attend to their wisher® j any and ail times. ; Goods detivered in the cits ¥F promptly. i Chas. Denev:- = ‘grandest. of the Nineteenth Centary. Send at once for Lilustrated Pamphiet tree. Address VOLTAIS BELT 66.. MARSHAiL, MICH.