The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, September 21, 1893, Page 4

- the difficulty, if any exists. |, proposition bears the stamp of fair- ‘acess and we feel satisfied will meet inet. at Akron. J. D. ALLEN Eprrtor. q. D. AtLen & Co., Ptoprietors. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: The Weexry Times, published eyery | Thursday, will be sent to any address ane year, postage paid, for $1.00. Thomas G. Ellis, of Rich Hill spent a day inthe city last week. He it was who wade the phenominal race for the democratic nomination for sheriff last year. He had a clear majority in the convention and his friends organized it,but in the inter- val for dinner a township delegation of six was changed from Ellis,there- by giving the successful candidate 3 majority. No higher tribute could be paid him than that by a gentle- man who said the other day: ‘‘Tom Ellis would make a sheriff second to none the county of Bates ever had aud he would have been nominated but for the fact that he is too honest to engage in the tricks practiced by some of the politicians.” That gentleman is right, he is honest, honorable and true as steel, aud if he was sheriff there would be no snob law in Bates county. The crime of rape is the most heinous known to civilizatioa and our laws appear inadequate to protect our women and girls from licentious brutes. Men of America will pro- tect their women, the same in Michi- gan and Wisconsin as in Texas and Louisiana. When a lynching oc- curs for this crime the world con- -dones if it does not commend the act. With officers it is different. They are sworn to protect the lives of their ‘prisoners and uphold the majesty of ‘the law. No matter for what crime the prisoner is charged it is the duty of the officer who has him in charge to protect him for the law even with his life. If the reports respecting the lynching at Rich Hill are to be credited the peace officers ‘failed to preform their duty and should be censured. It is said by parties in Rich Hill at the time that ‘several or even one determined man could thave held the mob at bay and prevented a crime which will be a stigma not only upon Rich Hill but upon the county. Before adjournment last week the county court saw proper to change the order made and published in the Timrs,relating to the prosecution of the merchants of this county on ‘their statements and in lieu thereof made the following record: Now at this day be it order by the court that the treasurer and ex- officio collector of Bates county proceed at once to institute suits mapon the bonds of the merchants in this county for recovery of the stat uary taxes and penalties as provided by law.” We understand the merchants of Butler have signified a willingness to do what 1s proper and right and are anxious that the matter bo set- tled without process of law and to this end the court has been impor tuned to meet the merckants in extra session at an early date and adjust Under the preeent mode of proceedure the business men are ata loss to know whether their lists must contain a statement of 100 cents on the dollar or what ratio they are to be assessed. The merchant claims that other property isnot given in at a value of dollar for dollar and that the assessment on their property should set be rated at a higher valuation than other people are taxed. This je EE BUTLER WEEKLYTIMES| MANY HOPES crusHED. | All That the Strip Promised Has | Not Been Realized. teports of Tragedies Committed in Fights Over Claims.—Several Dueis to the Death | Arkansas City, Kan., Sept. 17 — |The bright land of promise, the | Cherokee Outlet, has proven a land of disappointment and despair to | bundreds of people who rushed into it yesterday full of hope and confi dence. To-day they are moving wearily back over the route which they raced over yesterday, thorough- ly convinced that the country is not what they supposed it was The trains out of the strip are all heavily loaded with disappointed town-lot hunters and the many who went in yesterday as sightseers. The prai rie between Arkansas City and Perry is dotted with settlers’ wagons, tents and miniature sod houses erected by those who located on claims yester day. Small white flags on which are the words, “This claim taken,” wave victoriously in the breezes on every hand, and frequently three or four on a single quarter section, in dicative of bitterly fought contests to be made before the land office Broken wagons and disabled horses are scattered along the highway par allelling the railroad, telling of the mishaps encountered by many who rode and drove All sorts of rude business houses were opened and groceries. saloons, restaurants, and so called hotels did a thriving business, and restaurants a all running in tents, but none of them were dust-proof, and table, plates and food were ‘black with dirt. Waiters wore dust glasses and veils, and dishes were wiped with towels that would rival a printing office towel for blackness, a moment before the food was served. The homliest meals werein great demand at 50 cents each, and -beer was sole only by the bottle and at the same price. Water was very scarce and water venders had stands in all parts of the city. Ice water brought five the approval of those concerned. ‘We feel sure the court harbors no ill feelings in the matter or disposi- tion to deal arbitrarily and that an adjustment of the differences will be made to the satisfaction of the reve- nue and merchant. “The campaign was opened in Ohio by Mr. McKinley on the 12th The Globe-Demo- erat admits that Neal is very popu- “lar with the people, and that McKin- ‘reduced, and adds that if he carries the state by 12,000 he will be doing well Senator Hill has agreed to <sbump the state and the campaign ‘promises to be a hot one. —_—— Se Thirty-three senators have signi- the silver question. This means the senate has gone on a fillibuster and cents a glass and water for horses, that was fit to use, was not obtaina ble. In the creek bottom on the east side of the track was a deep hole, filled with muddy, stagnant water, into which the horses were rode to quench their tnirst. Above this muddy pool several wells were dug and water was found a few feet be- low the surface. The most exciting ride made by anyone out of Orlando yesterday was that of Buffalo Jones, once a member of the Kansas legislature but now the owner ofa buffalo ranch in Nebraska He rode two horses, chauging from one to the other at a full gallop. In this way he preserv- ed his horses’ strength to the last, and was an easy winner against any one who made the start the same time he did. He made a location on a quarter section adjoining the goy- ernment county seat, and to day his claim is covered with tents. DEAD ON THE PRAIRIE. A number of tragidies signalized the opening of the strip. The re- ports are meager and are not detail- ed as to either the names or resi- dences of persons who have fallen victims either to bullets or the fierce prairie fires which swept the entire strip last night. Hardly any of the boomers who entered the strip yes terday carried on their persons any- thing to identify them. Eigkt or ten dead bodies have been found, but at this writing there is no means of identifying them. A settler who succeeded in locat- ing and taking a claim in the Chero- kee river county came up on the Achison, Topeka and Santa Fe road to-day told of seeing six dead bodies between his point of departure and the new town of Cross on the Achi son. Two of them had bullet holes in their foreheads. They were lying close together, and there is every reason to believe that they were con- testants for the quarter section of of land on which both were found, and that they killed each other in a deadly duel to determine supremacy. Both of them had re- volvers in their hand, but the fact that both were shot in the forehead and at almost the same spot lends color to the suspicion that one or both of them committed suicide ia the desperation of defeat in the race. One is tall, florid complexion, blonde} adaptin; mustache, wore brown trousers and blue shirt, no coat and vest. The other was shorter, dark complected and wore a dark suit. Not far from this ghastly scene four bodies were discovered burned ley’s last majority will be greatly |to a crisp, and unrecognizable. They had fallen victims to the prairie fires which in that region of the bottom land where the grass was much taller than the uplands, destroyed every- thing caught in their path. Noth ing of their horses was to be seen. The supposition is that they es d from ae — = the boom : ir i i i ers’ story. The ody of a wo- ee eae = man wae found to-day who.had evi- dently fallen a victim to prairie fires alone on the prairie where she had swheat will be one dollar per bushel | either taken a claim or been desert- Sefore the question is disposed of.|ed in the extremity of danger by those who should either have pro- tected her or died with her. Several stories agree in saying two instead of one man were killed iby soldiers when the north line jmoved out at noon yesterday. The murder of Hill was reported last. A dead body was today discovered geveral miles south of the border jand is said to be that of another man who was seen to ride out, lean- ing over in his saddle No one in that crucial moment stopped to as- sist kim or make any inqufies re garding his condition. He rode |probably until weakness and the loss of blood compelled him to loosen his hold on the pommel. The wound was inthe groin and when the dead body was discovered the arms were held rigidly upward in the position they doubtless were when death came to the sufferer. There are many witnesses who de- clare that more than one shot was fired by the soldiers, when the north line moved out and at the time Hill was killed. Such evidence, however is not trustworthy, as the excite ment attending the scene and its surroundings would tend to make the testimony of anyone participat ing iu it unreliable. There can be no doubt of the fact, however, that some of the troups, under the in fluence of liquor freely furnished them by sooners and others seeking their favor, has led to many arbi- trary and brutal acts. William Thorpe of Chautauqua county, Kansas, is one of the suc cessful ruuners. He says that near- ly every claim in the Strip is con- tested, but that some of the contes- tants are sure to get tiered of the siege in a few days and drop out of the game. The towns along the Rock Islavd road are all reported to bein a booming condition. Enid, where the land office is located, started off with a population of 6, 000 or 8,000. Pond Creek took a boom and promises to keep it. The suffer:ng from want of water began today asd will continue Last night there w-re fully 1,000 _ settlers arou: lihe great spring near the Chaba kativer, which supplies the count v for miles around r Vest’s Position. Washington, D. C., Sept. 14 —Re- gardi :g the statement made in New York that Senator Vest bad changed his position and announced that he would vote for the unconditional repea: bill, that gentleman to-day said | > the associated press: “The statement is totally, uncon ditionally, illimitably and preposte:- onsly false. I never by letter, word or deed, gave such anindication. It is a lie, manufactured out of whole cloth. I have never changed my po- sition in any way.” The senator exhibited considera- ble warmth in denying the state- ment. Golconda, Ill, Sept. 20.—James Pringer, au ecceutric character living in Livingston county, Ky., across from this place, died a day or two ago. He was born in January, 1793 and was consequently a few months over 100 years cld He remained hale and heerty up to a short time before his death. He frequently rode on horseback a distance of 20 miles or more He had amassed a fortune of $150,000. DeArmond proposed a rule the other day in the house to dock mem- for their absence from the house dur- ing working hours. “No work no pay” is an ancient rule in business, but we doubt if our worthy con- gressman can make it work in con- gress.—Warrensburg Journal Dem- ocrat. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and tends to rsonal enjoyment when Tightly used. The many, who live bet- ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly the world’s best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas- ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax- ative; effectually cleansing the system, permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid- neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Ee is for sale by all drug- gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is man- ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, hose name is pone 2 = package, e name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. Sipelins colds, headaches and fevers | an oe com, Two Nl to buy Call in and see goods. been seen in Bates County. — — _ Ar LOiUS 0 JUST RECEIVED AT LANE & ADAIR'S. More goods than was ever received by one firm ina day in Butler. Now farmers and laboring men is your chance Don't forget our ue. Respectfully, Such prices as we are now making has never wi Your Fall and Winter Goods at Wholesale Prices, Such mouniains of goods have never here- tofore been seen in Butler. HOUSE PACKED FROM FLOOR 10 CEILING, “JAM FULL” LADIES DON’T FAIL TO SEE OUR Dress Goods and Dress Trimming The finest line ever shown in Butler; all kinds of Staple and Faney goods CLOAKS FOR LADIES & MISSES at about 60 cents on the Dollar. before FURNISHING AND WORK GOODS, Buy them now for less than the goods cost to make them No » trouble to show the LANE & ADAIR. ‘The Pardon Refused. Washington, D.C., Sept. 14.—In refusing a pardon to pension attor Neb—convited of collecting illegal fees, President Cleveland expresses his views as follows: “Denied. It seems that the charg- ing of greater fees than those allow- ed by the pension Jaws was not un- usalin the practice of this defendant. Assuming that the statute on this subect is a wholesome one (and I think it is) and that it operates as a protection to soldiers seeking pen- sion, I do not see why it should not be enforced. and I do not find suf- ficient reason on this application for the exercise of clemency. “Grover CLEVELAND.” Studebaker, Moline Farm proved Buggies, Pumps and all Fittings, Wire and Salt. We always pay ney—J. K. Foxworthy, of Lincoln, | Schuttler For Sare:—One of the best farms in Anderson county, Kansas, con- taining 193 acres, two miles from post office, six miles from Garnett, the county seat, good market and good road. 120 acres of the finest slope land in Kansas, which is under cultivation, 20 acres of which is in | timothy and clover; 73 acres of fine pasture land with living stream. Plenty of living springs on different parts of the farm. About 400 fine fruit trees bearing; well fenced with hedge and wire; buildings just fair. Price $3,860 cash, well worth $5,000. For full information write J. F. Me- Kinney, Ness City, Kan, or call on ML White or E Sewell, Garnett, Kansas. 40 tf BENNETT-WHEELER MERC. C0. — DEALERS IN — Hardware, Groceries, Stoves Queensware, and Wagons, Im- Indiana Grain drills, Sulky and Gang plows, Top : Road Carts and ™Spring wagons, Wind Mills, kinds of Pipe Grass Seeds. Barb HIGHEST MARKET PRICE in CASH or TRADE for all kinds of Country Produce. | Bennett-Wheeler Merc. Co. | [BUTLER, MO. Small pox has broken out in Meu- cie, Indiana. The big manufacturing establish- ments at York, Pennsylvania; Logans- port, Indiana; Moline, Ills; Pitts- burg, Pennsylvania; Norwalk,Connec ticut; Salem, Massucbusetts, Man chester, New Hampshire; started up this week and putting thousands of laborers to work. Minnesota is after Missouri's sealp in the big horse line. At Soux Falls a 3 year old is being exhibited which measures 194 bands high and is 144 feet in length. It is growing rapidly j and will soon weigh 2,500 pounds. The colt was fouled in Minnesota. Missouri once owned a horse 19 hands high —Ex. Order of Publication, STATE OF MISSOURI, County of Bates. | oe In the circuit court of Bates county, Missouri, in vacation September 18, 1393. Ell@ Kash and 8 B Kash, her husbana plaintiffs, ve. C P Coleman et al. defendants, Now at this da, come the plaintiffs herein by their attorneys DeArmond & Smith ana Box. ley & Horn before the undersigned clerk of the circuit court in vacation and fie vheir petition and affidavit, alleging among other things,that defendants S A Camp, J W Camp, Nannie Stewart and Riley Stewart her husband, Mol lie Taylor and J W Taylor her husband, Charles E a2 James A Camp. Mattie King and Thomas King her husband, Rosa Kirk and Richard Kirk her husband, Josie Kirk and F Kirk her husband, Ruth Camp. Ruana Camp, Arthur Camp and Clarence Camp are | not residents of the state of Missouri: Where- upon it is ordered by the clerk in vacation that said defendants be notified by publication that laintiffs have commenced a suit againat them d others in this court, by petition and affida- fit, the object and purpose of which is to ob- tain a decree or judgment from said court for | the partition of the following described reai | estate in Bates county, Missouri, to-wit: The northeast quarter of section 13, township 4}, range 31, the north haif of the southeast quar- ter of section 32, township 41, range 29, the | southeset quarter of section 33 in township 41, range 29, and two acres bounded as follows: commencing @t the northwest corner of north- east quarter cf sections, township 40, range | 39and running thence south 39 rods, ‘thence northeast 41 1-2 rods, thence west to beginning | Also ten acres off the east side of the south- west quarter ofthe northeast quarter of sec- | tion 34, township 41, range 29, and 41-8 acres | bounded as follows: commencing at southeast | corner of the northwest quarter of the north- east quarter of section 34, township 41, range 24 i i | running north 36 rods. west 20 ruds. south 31 | Tods, east 20 rodsto beginning Also north | half of the southwest quarter of the southesst | quarter of said section 3¢, and also 15 acres off | the south end of the east haifor the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of said sec- | thon 34, also the south half of the southeast | quarter of section 32, township 41 28, and the northwest quarter of sections 4, town- | ship 40, range 29, andthe northeast quarter of section 5,township40 range 24. Also the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 34, township 41, range 29 and the south west quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the northeast quar- 2, all in Bates county, Missouri. and ter of section 35, township 41, range that unless the said non-resident defendante be and appear at thiscourt, at the next term thereof, tobe begun and hoiden at the | court house inthe city of Butler, in said coun- ty on the 13th day of November next, and on or before the third day of said term, if the | term shall . iso iong continue—and on or before the last day of eaid sccm eee j = = the —_ in said cause the same gore ae one mi it er thats be published, according to law, in the Beuer Weesly Tixes, s weekly newspaper and published in Bates county, Mo. four “Esther ies eri } ays fi Rext term of the circuit court. a peed ny JOHN C H. | adres coms otxiee feta ne Circuit Clerk. & i z F g g Wit {ext} the cirenit court of Bates os s0us C: Hav Es Crem ie trem re pens ect iirninsasarssnigaci 0%