The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 26, 1887, Page 2

| WEST VIRGIN A'S SENSATION. Details of the Work of Avenginz ivr Rev. Ryan's Murder. Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 18.— About 11 o'clock last Thursday night the doors of the Rev. Thomas P. Ryan's mountain home, near Spencer, Roane county, was crushed in afte: a shot had been fired through the front door. Ryanimmediately sprang from his bed, seized his shotgun, cocked both barrels, and exclaimed: “What is wanted?” The reply was from the inner door, “Old man we want your money and mean to have it.” Asecond shot was fired and Ryan exclaimed, “Mother,”—speak- ing to his wife—“I am killed. Iam shot through the bowels.” There- upon one barrel of his shotgun was discharged, taking effect in the side of the room, supposed to have been caused by his fall. This caused a halt, and the wife and a son took Ryan to an upstairs room, after which the murderers (five in number) ransacked the lower part of the house, getting nothing, but over- looking money close ar hand. Strong circumstantial pointed to Charles Coon, George Duff, jr., Robert M. Duff and Pe evidence Drake, for whom warrants were is- sued. Drake was quietly arrested at his home. Constable Gibson and a posse of about sixty men went to the residence of George Duff, sr., in Kentucky, Jackson county, where Georg: Duff, sr. George Dutt, jr., and Coon were quartered. They had prepared for an assault, and when Coon saw the posse moving upon the house he coolly notified two females present to leave as there was going to be a row. Upon the approach of the officers he warn- ed them away and immediately open- ed fire with a pistol. The fire was returned and for a few minutes bul- lets flew thick and fast from each party. The outluws finally took refuge in an up-stairs room, where Duff was brought down by a shot from a rffle. The officers then surrounded the house and were about to set it on fire when old man Duff, a respecta- ble farmer, prevailed upon Coon to surrender, which he did as his am- munition was about exhausted. Rob ert M. Duff was arrested the same day, last Friday, at his home near that of his father. Saturday noon the prisoners were taken to the scene of their crime, and a justice set yes- terday for their preliminary trial. Meanwhile George Duff, jr., died at home Sunday night. The rest of the prisoners were ta- ken to neighbors’ houses where they were kept under guard until Sunday uight when about 300 masked men took Coon from the officers and, with @ rope around his neck, hurried to a convenient tree. On the way he prayed and made a confession that he was guilty of participating in the murder; that Bob and George Duff were along, and that George Duff fired the fatal shot from his, Coon’s, revolver. Some say he implicated Drake, but others say that he did not speak of him. Whatever the confession was he was immediately hanged, dying game. ; After the hanging of Coon, the regulators went after Bob Duff and hurriedly took him toward the scene of Coon's execution. It is both al- teged and denied that he confessed. Shots were fired at the mob either by guards or friends of Duff and the mob scattered instantly, but ear- ly Thursday morning the body of Bob Duff was found in the public road with his throat cut and fright- fal stabs in the chest, almost in sight of the body of Coon, which was still hanging tothe tree. Neith- er was touched until Sunday evening when a coroner's jury assembled and adjourned without discovering any- thing and Coon, who had no friends aear, was buried by a farmer, while relatives took charge of Duff's re- mains and buried them home yesterday Drake was spared and yesterday taken to the Ryan residence % amination. near his men were present determine Iyuching him. He waived exar tion and was ordered to the Oharlestou and after wuch trouble 3 and danger he reached here to night under the guard of Captain Burnett of the Eureka detective agency and a strong posse. No warrants have been issued for Dan Cunningham, who, it is alleged, was‘one of the gang of murderers. As the investigation of the affair progresses interesting results ar certain, and officers are after others who are said to be embers of the outlaw band. Coon came here from Tyler, Tex., and called himself Jesse James Great trouble is expected, as the affair has grown into a vendetta and rival factions are after each other. When Bob Duff was shot one of the vigilants went to his body and cut his throat, saying: “This is in remembrance of the young lady school teacher you killed for her money. It sppears that a lady school teacher was killed for her money in the upper part of Roane county some months ago and a war- rant was out for Bob Duff, charging him with the crime. Consumption Incurable? Read the tollowing: C. H = Mor- ris, Newark, Ark., says: “IT was down with abcess ot the lungs, and physicians pronounced me an incur- able consumptive. Began taking Dr. Kings New Discovery tor Con- sumption, am now oF ty iid bet- te andam able tooversee my farm work Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, O., sovs: “Had it not been for New Discovery’* tor consumption I would | haye died of Lung troubles. Was given up by doctors. >m best of health’? Try it bottle free at any drug Store. now on Sample Now the scientists say that as man progresses he loses the sense « smell, and they point to the fact that the savage can smell better than the civilized. They add that as nature never conserves a useless organ that the uose will go also. This being the case, posterity will have to knock the noses from the sculptured faces of our great ones of to-day to make them handsome, while now we pine because the noses of most of the beautiful Roman and Greek statutes are gone. In this connection it may not be out of the way to remark that if the alleys of St. Joseph continue in their present condition, posterity will have a good thing when it loses the sense of smell. It is useless to attempt the cure of any disease if the blood is allow- to remain impure. Neuralgia and Rheumatism are traceable toa dis- ordered condition ot the blood, and in a number of cases has been cur- ed by taking a tew bottles of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, Topeka, Kan., Oct. 20.—Governor Martin yesterday commuted the sen- tence of seventeen years’ imprison- ment and a fine of $20,800 of J. S. Stewart, the Wichita drug clerk, who recently plead guilty to 208 counts in an indictment charging him with violating the prohibitory law; reducing the imprisonment to six months in the county jail and $600 fine. Itch, Mange and Scratches ot every kind cured in 30 minutes by Wool- tord’s Sanitary Lotion. A sure cure and perfectly harmless. Warranted by W. 4. Lansdown, Druggist, Butler, Mo. SI-ly Dubuque, Io., October 20.—Since the registration places were opened for the ensuing electiop several la- dies have presented themselves for registration, but their names were politely refused. It is stated that many of the women folks related to members of the Knights of Labor will proffer their votes, claiming that the state law does not preclude women from the polls. _Every person is interested in their ow attairs, and it this meets the eye ot anv one who is suffering from the effects of a torpid liver, we will admit that he is interested in getting well. Get a bottle of Prickly Ash Bitters, use it as directed and you will be glad you read this item. 45-1m. Galena, Ill. October 20.—A wild or insane man has been frightening | the people of Menominee township, | in this county, for several days past; for ex-jand has eluded the pursuit of a A large crowd of armed posse of officers be a hideous-looking object, and jail in| makes noises more like an animal tbs 8 human being. MISSOURI GRAS Death, the grim monster, is fond | of entering the happy family circle, and to cut down with his tatal scythe blossoms of hu- | \ New Master Workman Chosen—Good Reports Made—Resolutions, Ete. the sweet, _ | manity which cheer and brighten the | Sedalia, Mo., Oct. 19.—The Mis- household: but after the keen edge | *s yearly meeting ith the installa- workman of D young souri state grange S began this mor ti 2S state master N. Thompson, of Butler, who suc- Captain John M. Sneed, who tond parents, it they will exercise ficient remedy tor their ailing child. ceeds Such a case is related below, and has filled the position for four years. the testimony given by the other A. Smith, of Tralls county was elect- o. ynot fail to impress itselt upon the committee for the short term (tWO) Oeg upon to andere va siimilat years.) and S. L. Jewett, of Cooper experience, and who are anxious to county for the long term (three save their own baby’s lite from the years.) be . | insidious attack ot a disease which W ig M. be 4 Ris Ra ca poisons the very fount of lite, to end county, then offerec e follo © | finally in death. resolutions, which were adopted by Furthermore. the entire harmless- of bis scythe can be averted by the | uti i ed a member of the state executive |) eory of all mothers whe may be I WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE FOR ALL THE Tallow, Feathers, Beeswax and Rags offered, in Cash* LEWIS HOFFMA NORTH MAIN STREET, BUTLER, MO. a good majority after a protracted iness ot S. S. S. is seen in the tact debate: that little four months old babies take “Resolved, That the next general ++ with impunity and great benefit. assembly be requested to provide | 13 pies predisposed to scrofula uniform text books for the pubhe | should be brought up from the age : and citizens by | will end in cc d_upon | hiding in the woods. He is said to | haps in insanity: schools of the state at cost. | ot three months to eighteen months Resolved, That we pledge our-| oS. S.S., that they may be free selves to secure representatives in ac- cord witli this resolution.” Alexander Dow, of Pettis county, offered the following preamble and resolutions at the close of the morn- ing session which were adopted | forever thereafter from the awful malady. Doctors prescribe S. S. S.- tor scrofulous babies. Gastoma, N. C.. April 4, 1887. Gentlemen—Several months ago 1 ii i ‘ my baby, then only four months old, without a dissenting vote: He hadiino U pagers The te - Pc | Severe risings and sores on the neck. nited States are now, and are lke- i A ee oe : political discords, und inasmuch as | cals S.S.S. tor it. I gave the farmers more than other cecupa- | |). yapy S. S. S. tor about a month | developed scrofula. tions suffer on account of differences. and it soon got the disease under be it !control. ‘The sores are healed, and Resolved, By the state grange a8/j1,. Haby is very well and healthy in | sembly. that it distinctly announces | that the | ge is not a political organiza. | | appearance. IL know S. S.S. saved the baby’s life, and I told our doctor so. He tion, nor shall it be considered as | 5. 4 regular physician,and prescribed affiliating with any political party | 5. SiG Vor incluaby ee cocanaeene only as such party shall be the ex- ies w qenad scrotila: ponent of the interests of the farm- | Vourssisecrely: er, and to promote the social and AMARDACINGLE. neighborly condition that should ex- Micatise: Gu sBlagaicid Sin ais! ist among farmers it is 5 eases mailed free. Resolved, That on Thanksgiving The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3 day of each year the various subor- Attanta, Ga dinate granges are recommended to persia, aes EN meet in open session, invite their New York, Oct. 20.—The sale of farmer friends to meet with them | seats for the first performance of and together thank the Divine Mas-| vrs. James Brown Potter took place ter for the benefits bestowed and yesterday and was remarkably suc- ask for His continued favors, then | cessful, the total amount realized enjoy, the parents and children to- being over $11,000. J. H. Flagler, gether, a feast for the body and a| of the Standard oil company, paid feast for the soul.” $400 for the choice of the first box, After dinner the grange marched | and Mr. Astor $200 for the second in a body to the state house, where|pox. Box A brought $390 and H Dean Sanborn of the state universi-| and G $100 each. Many orchestra ty spoke on “Education, its Relation | seats were sold for $20 each. Many to the Agriculturists.” well-known society people were At 9 o'clock the delegates again among the buyers. returned to their hall and went into secret session. Jpeg ee pig ord mh ba BF Pee: a ot inherited scrotula. Tried everything At the evening session Ava E.| 5, purifying the blood without benefit Page, state secretary, and the secre-| until I used Parker’s Tonic, and can taries of the various county granges | {Tit wee for ite aplendid effect on my made reports as to the growth of} general health. H. K. Lynd, Chicago grange feeling in thepast year. Ac- pe cording to Mr. Page forty charters were granted and 15,000 new mem- bers added to the membership of the order. The reports by counties were also exceedingly encouraging to the state officers. Literary exer- cises followed, after which G. B. Debernardi illustrated the unwritten work of the order for the benefit of new members. | D. N. Thompson, the newly elect- ed state master, is a prominent and wealthy farmer of Bates county, and has been a member of the grange for fifteen years. He attended the labor conference at Cincinnati last year, and was a member of the com- mittee on platform of that conven- tion. The leading men of the grange, publicly proclaims I had given myself up as lost because _ Two Brooklyn ministers have just been suspended for improper rela- tions with sisters in their folds. It’s a strange thiug that Brooklyn preach- ers can have no rights that long- nosed inquisitors are bound to re- spect. If this thing continues there won't be any fun at allin being a Brooklyn pastor. The experience ot years furnishes the most convincing evidence that thousands of lives are annually sav ed by the use of Ayer’s Cherry Pecto ral. It speedily cures all affections of the throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs. Walt Mason says, “This is a hard year for poets. Walt Whitman says | that his earnings will not amount to Sneed, Th. sone Deb i Par $100, and ason of Joaquin Miller wees es eae is on trial for horse stealing.” Ma- and several others, are strongly in = favor of the farmers uniting for po a te ~ eee ——e litical action next year against candi- | "” ee didates for the state legislature and garb of prose. congress who are opposed to the | ee farmers. “Her features are not regular, yet what an attractive face she has!’? It is j her beautitu! hair. Once it was thin, “How Can She Ever Love Him?” | Bravish and fading. 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