The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 9, 1891, Page 6

nee Murdered by Order. Rio Grande City, Tex., Dee 6. - News has just reached this place from Guerro, Mexico, that Colonel Nueves Hernandez, who was arres- ted several days ago by order of General Garcia, commander of the Mexican troops in the northeru zone of that country, and started for Mon terey, waskilled about 100 miles north of that city. Colonel Hernan dez was in charge of a military es- cort, and, according to reports re- ceived to day, he was ruthlessly mur- dered after he had been taken away from his friends. The Government had become sus picious of him, as it was belieyed that he was secretly in sympathy with the revolutionary movement of Garza. He had been for years stationed at Guerro in com mand of the troops at that place aud was une of the most popular officers of the army. several In a communication from . Ft. Worth to the Rich Hill Review, Dell Cobb tells of the following sensa- tional duel: A report of a singular duel comes from the western border of Oklaho- ma territory. A gambler by the name of Bassett quarreled with a farmer named Weaver over a game of cards, in which the latter accused the former of cheating. Both drew their guns, but serious ‘results were averted by bystanders who interfer- ed. The men are said to be “gamey” and in order to settle the dispute, agreed to have it out in the shape of g regular French duel. The or- dinary dueling code was put aside and one of peculiarity resorted to- By, the terms of the agreement they wefe both to withdraw from the room and their friends were to load une revolver. A blanket was placed over the table, under which was placed a loaded revolver and an emp- ty one. The men then came into the room and tossed a dollar for the choice of side of table on which to stand and draw his revolver. Wea ver got the choice of sides. The terms specified that both men should draw and fire at the same time. The positions were taken and the revol- vers drawn. Basset fired first, or at least he was quickest to snap his gun which failed to respond, being the empty weapon. Without flinch- ing, he placed his reyolver on the table and folded his arms, calmly looking Weaver in the face. Weav- er took his time and deliberately aimed at the center of Bassett’s forehead. After what must have seemed an eternity to the latter, Weaver slowly raised the pistol and tired the ball through the ceiling, waying that Bassett was too brave a man to die. ‘The men became fast friends from that moment. Of Interest to Housekeepers. Inasmuch as several legislatures and boards of health have lately ta- ken action respecting baking pow- ders containing alum and ammo- nia, it will be of use to our readers to have an official list of such pow- ders in order that they may be able to distinguish between them and the pure and wholesome cream of tartar article. This is not an easy matter, as most of the alum and amonia compound are not labeled as such, but frenquentiy masquerade as “absolutely pure” cream of tar- tar powders. Our space will not admit of a complete list and we give therefore the powders in most general use which are known to con- tain either alum or amonia or both: Royal. Bon Bon. Calumet. Kenton. Chicago Yeast. Echo. Forest City. Snow Puff. One Spoon. (Taylor)Unrivalled. Yarnell’s One Spoon. Shephard's Economical. Damen and Pythias. This play will be presented to our people at the Butler opera house next Friday evening, December 11th by the K. P. dramatic club of Harri- sonville, under the auspices of Blue Flag 190, K. of P.. of Butler. This club poss matie ability and has received ex- cellent patropage and unusually fae sses strong dra- vorable press notices wherever they have presented the play. The dramatic personal, with Prof. | famous band and F. E. Clemments’ orchestra, number thirty-tive peo- ple and will come from Harrisonville in a special car. HOUSEKEEPER'S CORNER. you wish, and are better after standing awhile; four eggs, two cups of sugar (if it be granulated one and a half cups will be plenty) one cup butter (or lard), one teaspoon even full suda. Mix soft and bake in a quick oven.—Home. Wasuine Canrets Wiruovt Takine Up.—Put a tablespoonful of ammonia inte one gallon of moderately warm water and with a sponge or soft broom go all over the carpet and you will be astonished to see how brightly it will look for the little labor and expense.— Christian Enquirer. Frencu Disu.—Take about two cup- fuls each of chopped veal and ham; soak two cupfuls of bread crumbs in one of boiling milk; season and mix to- gether with two well beaten eggs; put into a well buttered dish or mold and bake for balf an hour, not allowing the crust to become too hurd; turn ov on & platter and serve hot.—Boston Herald. Cream or CAULIFLOWER Sovr.—Heat one pint of chicken or veal stock, one pint of milk and half a cup of sweet cream. When bofling, thicken with one tablespoon of fine whole wheat flour, add salt and white pepper to taste. Cook half a cauliflower in boil- ing salted water about twenty minutes. Cut off the little flowerets, using none of the stalk; put in enough to thicken the broth.—Boston Budget. FOREIGN INFORMATION. Morrauity from consumption is high- er in England than in Ireland, and higher in Scotland than in England. Tue English tailor has conquered Paris, on no less authority than Figaro. His material and cut are now standard. Tug erection of slaughter houses on the Silesian frontier of Russia appears likely to take place ut last. They have long been needed. Tux history of Iceland as a nation ex- tends back more than one thousand years, yet the records show but two thefts in all that time. Tue British government has a man stationed at Roche's point, on the Irish coast, who records the exact time that all steamers pass the signal station. Mar matter dropped in a box in Paris is delivered in Berlin within an hour and a half, and sometimes within thirty- five minutes. It is sent by means of pneumatic tubes. Tue London Spectator has recently shown that in England the tendency of population to the cities is irresistible, that the young men and women are de- eerting the agricultural regions and that farmers are unable to get the le borers needed for cultivating the soil. THE IMPLEMENTS OF WAR. In future the kilted Highland regi- ments of the British army will be sup- plied with seven yards of tartan per man for kilts, instead of five yards as heretofore. Tux sword which Ethan Allen car- ried when he demanded the surrender of Fort Ticonderoga is now owned by Il. Allen Hopkins, of Jackson, Mich., a descendant of the old hero. ‘THE 100,000,000 marks asked for in the German budget for artillery is intended for providing the army with a new kind of field gun having a new limber, a new carriage, and new ammunition. Few are aware of the fact that the great bell of Cologne cathedral, known asthe “Emperor Bell,” was molded from twenty-two cannons taken from the French after the battle of Sedan. ComMANDER ENana, of the Yorktown, and other well-known officers are said to favor the abolition of the marines on naval vessels. The growing skepti- cism of the murine has destroyed his chiefest value. Tue Russians who are enlisted in the czar’s army have at least one advantage over many of the other subjects of the ezar. The military authorities will take care that the soldiers shall not perish by starvation. SCHOOL AND COLLEGE. NEBRASKA has 792 sod school houses. Tue Imperial university at Tokio, Japan, is probably the largest in the world, having an enrollment of 2,000 ‘scholars and a faculty of 40 members. It is under government control. Somer unnamed eastern philanthropist has given $50,000 toward a library fund for the Colorado college at Colorado’ Springs. Of this amount $35,000 will be spent for a building and the remainder for books. A VALUABLE gift has been made to Westchester by Collis P. Huntington, the Southern Pacific railroad million- aire. He has presented tothe towna library of 6,000 volumes, and will prob- ably endow it liberally and perma- nently. Tux twelfth annual report of the Harvard Annex for Women has been issued. There are now over two hun- Gred students at the annex, and the re- port says that they are ‘women with a purpose.” They are from twenty states of the union, but the great majority of them are from Massachusetts. THINKING OF CHRISTMAS. MEND your stockings as well as your ways, for Christmas will be here pres- ently.—Richmond Record. Ir is at this time of the year that a man loses his reputation for wisdom and foresight by making a fool of himself on Christmas presents.— Atchison Globe. Now 1s about the time when a man begins to wonder how he is going to get out of having his wife make hima Christmas present.—Boston Transcript. Watts—"This is the time of year I would like to be rich.” Potts—""So you could buy Christmas g Watts— “No. So I would receive a lot of them.” —Indianapolis Journal Now TrHat Christms the thought suggests | easier fc st lings tl it shoes."—Yonkers Statesman. Gazzam—"“I'm afraid losing her mind.” ly)—"You don't sas!" “Yes. hasn't asked me yet what I'm going to give ber on Christmas."—Epoch. some would be my wife is Coorrrs _Which will keep as long as | ill their | Maddox (anxious- | She | | \I FoR PRODUCE. BEST PLACE IN BATES COUNTY TO YLL BUTTER, CHICKENS and EGGS. Lowest Prices on Flour and Groceries, In Large Quantities for Spot Cash. We Keep Coal for the People Also. See us Before You Buy Your ISTMAS CY South Side Sq Found Guilty of Perjury. Threatened by a Crank. | H | Programme. The case of the governmeut vs.| New York, Dec. 6.—Oscar Wey- Spruce teachers’ asrociation to be held at Charlotte Miller was tried in the! rauch, 50 years old, a book-binder, | 2Compten sehoal house Dee. 19, 1891, at 10 district court of the United States in a threatening letter sent by him! ia Music at Topeka Filday, Noy. 27, and she! to Conrad Harris, a retired wine! eee of securing attention—C. I. Raybourn Lidl 3 | ert : £ scussion, rank Chambers and Miss Hedrick was found guilty of perjury in merchant, on Sunday, demands $500) Primary Janguage lessone—Miss Tadwtex. swearing that her husband was in| within two days. In the event of, Diecussion, Miss White and Chas Board, thearmy when in fact be never was | He refusal, he gives vent to the fol-| Methous of eet m5 h atone 4 z Methous of securing obedience—J. F. Cover. a soldier. The case is somewhat | ae oo = | Pi on Misa Van Hoy and Mra Tadwict. familiar 0: . | ar 2 as all we employ as teachers—J. H. too = readers in July, Russell Sage, and I will blow your) Raybourn and Mrs, Wm. Hubbard. 1890, she received a widow's pension | brains in the air, without Ihurt any! Recitation—Mies May Luteenhizer of over $1,300. The following | body else.” SRC Iie eee isop an iss Simpson. month A. J. Hunter, a special gov- H $500.00C 000 Recitation—Mrs. G. W. Newberry. vernment agent, eame here and ufter | 9 investigating her case,came to the; We desire to place outon'| / | Dircns- Co-operation of parente with teachere—J. J. Rowe and Clark Wix Declamation—Master Paul Raybourn. conclusion that Mrs. Miller was not ; real e tate security alarge| Mele Se Bidet entitled to a pension and succeeded | i money. W = Stve! are ee Se eS . Wan 1,120 \é best terms and lowest; On last Saturday the Globe Dem- ‘ rn this line of business: the United States, i a ao uitec ates, showing that ; r. | Notes drawn for one: two. over three fourths of the territory -bill found against her. ! three or five years: of the whole country was under The case of Mrs. Miller proves, are some money to loan | Democratic control. The G.-D. has how easy it is, with all the safe-j mene on or before a Given: guards thrown around the pension! (q/J and see how cheap: department, to swindle the govera-| we can let you have money: wonderful nerve to acknowledge the growing weakvess of the high pro. tection party, but it also calls on the faithful treasury looters to rally. or The Bankers Loan & Title Co {else the Democrats will have a walk- = = over, or words to that effect.—Mar- P. C. FULKERSON, Manager. shall Democrat -News. eee ee eee ee eee HOUSES FURNISHED COMPLETELY FROM CELLAR TO GARRET. ment in pension matters. A little; bold swearing 18 all that is needed. i —LeRoy Reporter. Card of Thanks. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 6, 1891. Eprror Times:—In picking up the Truss Friday morning, I see that you kindly remembered me. I fee] grateful to you.for your kindness. T also ask space in the columns of Oars : : your paper to thank my good ur immense stock contains everything that can be desired in friends of Hitter for their kina | werds and those who signed their | Everybody is enabled to surround himself with the luxuries names to the letter of reference to, Dr. Mayfield in my behalf, which | as well as the necessities uf life, by our liberal and beneficial hae been the means of securing al system of position which will help me support | my fatherless children. I shall use} every effort to discharge my duties | Satisfactorily. Words ‘press how thankful I feel to thew. | May I be blessed with heaith and | strength. that Iinay be successful ebildren. Will my many friends please accept my ‘thanks the furnishing line. cannot ex- Goods Shipped to any part of the Country. Write for Terms and Prices fin supporting my I remain as ever. Mes. J. P. Wirtis. City papers please copy. T. W. Silvers will furnish you an | abstract of title to any land in Bates | county. 21m Great Installment House, } ‘ A.C. WURMSER & C0.’S WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS i A METRICAL MEDLEY. _ Out for His Health, “Why, Uncle Rast, you out to-night? The air is damp and cold, And you have rheumatis so bad, And are so weak and old! 1 took you for some wandering ghost, For {t ts twelve o'clock at most." Thus spoke across the fence good Farmes wi ‘tse, In tones that indicated much surprise, j “Well, boss,” the old man answered back, “Tean soon ‘splain myself, ‘The doctor said I must be sure Te go out for my heli” j “What! ordered exercise at cead of night!” Old Rastus shook his head: “No, boss, aot quite. He said since I was feelin’ weak and glum, Tmuss have chicken Droff, and so J come.” Pharmaceutical Era, Mer Great Mistake. She said the ring he gave to her Was not a perfect fit, Oh, fatal error! for he got Another girl for it, ~Puck. The Captive Geds. (The Editorial excursionists at The Need: Drought away many Indian idols as souve! of the visit.) They brought strange idols trem the desert lands, ‘The gods—mishappen—of @ cl race, The rude art-fasbionings of dusky Of form repulsive and unm: face, And tossed them idly with the brio-e-brao That marked the trophies of @ pleasure chase, Like broken tablets of a broken law— ‘These gods of purchage in the market-place And there, a!! helpless and supine, they lie, ‘The hands clutched idly into empty apace, The lips appealing to a leaden sky, The fallen fortunes of the Indian race, AS captive princes in the Roman tram Bewailed the triumph of a festal day, So these poor deities have wept in vain Their lost Olympus in the faraway. Oh, ruthless paleface, that have taken Jand And home and kindred from the dusky one! Was't not sufficient that your vandal hand Had left him hetpless in the setting sup? But e'n the lights upon his altars pale Before the glory of the coming race, And idols broken in the house of Baal Are helpless captive in the market-place. —Charles A. Gardner, in Los Angeles Timea A Paradox. If white be “all the colors combined," And black their “absence” be, Then aren't the whites the cciored folks, The biacks from color free? —Lydia C. Heckman, in Century. A Preverbial Piea. Af “kissing goes by favor," as ‘The wise folk all agree, Ob, why, my pretty maid, will you Not sometimes favor me? If “pity is akin to love," And many say it be, I pray you, tender-hearted girl, A Iittle pity me. And if “faint heart ne‘er won o maid," I pledge my heart to thee. No one e'or wore a bolder heart ‘Teen I will bear in me It “apsence makes the heart grow fend,” TU crose the les@ end sea, ARG dwell in hope tha, fur away, ‘Tou may grow fond of me, But if “love goes where {t is sent,” Ob, set young Cupid free, And make him now your messeager To bear your love to me. If “love me little, love me long” Will move you, hear my plea— Howe'er so little, so it's long, ‘Will be enough for me. —James G, Burnett, in Life After. Beneath the trees thut hide the lonely river, ‘The ancient bonse Is standing as before; Across the porch the wonted shadows quiver, And still the roses blossom by the door. I see a moveless something lying whitely Beyond the open window of her room; Across the breast the hands are folded tightly, And in their marble clutch three I{lies bloom, ‘Those closed eyes are blind to joy and sadness? Why dol weep? My darling cannot see; Her ears are deaf alike to grief and gladness, And now her mute lips cannot speak to me. But still, beside the cool and lonely river, The ancient house is standing as before; Across the porch the wonted shadows quiver, And still the roses blossom by the door. —N. Y. Ledger. Fistterv. Once on @ time there journeyed through the lana A ae who long years bad sought te One soul too strong for flattery to bind And lead a willing slave at her command. And all in vain; yet finally did stend Before him one for modesty of mind Far-famed. Him long he piied with questions bdliad, To prove the jewel sought was now at band At last he said: “You are a humble man.” A pleased look swept across the other's face. “T trust Iam.” wise man cried i The pain “The thing I sought I have not found, sor can; The demon pride finds here {ts strongest piace, Where isck of vanity hath made one vain.” —EfMe L. Smith, in Harper's Weekly. Kind Deeds. O bow many hearts are breaking? O how many bearts are aching Ber loving touch and token, e word you might have spoken. Say not in the time of sorrow: “I will soothe their grief to-morrow;” Prove your friendship, lest they doubt it. Go at once: be quick about it. —Josephine Pollard, in N. ¥. Independent. Romance of a Light Yeung Maa. A Gainty, dapper, !ittie dude, whose style wee of the cutest, Once found himself so smitten with s “lady parachutist,” That he followed her from fair to fsir and watched her with the mutest Adoration as she swiftiy clove the e- Ther Blue. At last he plucked bis courage up esough to make etry for her; He told her that he loved her and that be would gladly die for her. He said thet if she'd wed him he would sat @ate the sky for her— “For I wish a higher life,” he said, “sires! Met You." He plead the precious time aod cash bed sqtiandered in his chase of eT; He vowed that as a substitute Quite willingly (in case of her Not wishing to essay the trip) he'd parachute in place of ber. *“T dare you just to try {8 Said the coy co Quette. But there is danger that this rhyme may lengthen to Serial; it's enough to state he took the Sight geri Alas, for him! He wotted not bis tigh: material! For be Gosted, and he floated, axa ke's up There Yeu —Indianspolis JourzaL neem NOTE