The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 24, 1895, Page 10

STORM CENTER OF POLITICS. Shifted to the Eighteeth District in Uhnois. Springfield, Ill., Oct. 19.—For the first time in the political history of Illinois the headquarters of the State Central Committees of the Demo- crate and Republicans will be locat- ed outside of Springfield or Chieago —the old-time political centers of the state. This will be done next week in the Eighteenth Congressional District. Next Monday morning Chairman Hinrichsen and Secretary Nelson of the Democratic State Central Com- mittee will open official headquarters at Litchfield, and from that point the work of the contest will be di- rected and personally supervised by those officials. The close of the week will find Chairman Tanner of the Republican State Committee located in the same town, for the same purpose and with a similar force of “understud ies.” Chairman Hinrichsen to night stated that the election of Ei Lane must be accomplished and it was the desire of the committee to make it as unanimous as possible. Ex- Congressmen Bryant of Nebraska opens the ball at Shelbyyille Mon- day next,and on Tuesday he will speak at Sullivan. He will spend one week inthe district and will be followed byex congressman Fith- ian, Gov. Stone of Missouri, Con- gressmen Champ Clark, and Richard Bland, Senator Vest, Congressman Hunter, Gov. Altgeld and othere. Senator John M Palmer will not be asked to speak in the district during the contest. The Senator and State Central Committee are not in harm- ony regarding bimetalism. Chariman Tanner says several Re- publicans will be heard from down there before the fight is ended. Ex- Gov. Fifer, Senator Ingalle, Uncle Dick Oglesby and all the G.O. P. warborses have signed contracts for “one night stands” through the dis- trict during the next two weeks. It is stated that the National Re- publican Committee has forwarded $20,000 fcr the “expenses” of the Republican candidate, State Senator Hadley. Mrs. Hadley, the better politician of the family, has taken the stump and wil] render valuable aseistence'to her husband. Delegates Ahave visited the State House here this week and secured certified copies of the record of Hadley during his term as State Senator and his record in support of the Edwards Compul. sery sheool law, his work against labor organizations and other work not creditable to bis candidacy. These will be used largely through. out the district the coming week. The fight isthe hotteat one ever waged in the district, and is being watched all over the country. Suspected His Wife. Holton, Kan., Oct. 18 —A tragedy occurred: about two miles west of this city last night which resulted in the death of ‘Charles Hoover, the son of of a prominent citizen. Sam- uel Newman suspected Hoover of undue intimacy with his wife, and yesterday started off ostensibly to visit a small town ten miles west, and announced that he would be gene a.couple of days. Mrs. New- man ‘sent a note to Hoover informing him of her husband's absence and requesting him to call, which he did. Soon after dark Newman and his brother, both armed, came in on them as they were cozily sitting by the fire. The result was a row, in which Hoover was shot in the head and almost instantly killed. Soon after midnight ‘Newman came in and gave himself up and the officers took him in custody. He will have his examination next Monday. Hits the Nail on the Head. Some of our reform (?) papers are howling because the people will take the “eld party” papers. Perhaps if said reform organ would publish a little more news and not eo much howl the members of political or- ganization would not be compelled to depend on the wicked “old party prese” for their reading. While the people are always interested in pol- itica, they must have the news and will ize the papers which sup- ply with the best reading. The time is when you can satisfy the public with a little political hash warmed over to suit party prejudices when a whole feast of news, social, commercial and political, can be had for the same saoney.—Border Breezes. THE FIGHT MUDDLE A Statement That Gov. Clarke May Convene the Legislature. A NEW CONTRACT OFFERED. The Athletic Club Makes the Parse $25,- 000 and the Rattle to Take Place Two or Three Weeks Later Thao Original Date LittLe Rock, Ark., Oct. 22.—Despite the fact that the fight has been de- elared off, Gov. Clarke and his ad- visers do not propose to drop the legal proceedings to test the prize fight law of the state. Yesterday after- noon Attorney-General Kinsworthy filed in the supreme court a transcript of the proceedings at Hot Springs and asked for an injunction pending the final disposition of the case. At- torney Martin for Corbett objected and the court postponed action, though the state’s attorneys pleaded vigorously for some ruling at once so as to allow the governor to take immediate ac- tion. Gov. Clarke, Attorney-General Kins- worthy, Judge Rose and Judge Hem- ingway were closeted the entire even- ing talking over the situation. The action of the court has the tendency to arouse the temper of Gov. Clarke and it is asserted by knowing ones that the governor will not wait for the disposition of the case in the supreme court, but will call a special session of the legislature. He had the clerks in his office and the entire sec- retary of state’s office at work the en- tire afternoon preparing telegrams to the senators and | representatives, call- ing them to Little Rock at once. The announcement that the fight be- tween Corbett and Fitzsimmons has been declared off and that Maher has been substituted for Fitzsimmons is believed here to be a subterfuge to get Fitzsimmons to Hot Springs. This ac- complished, the fight will be pulled off as previously arranged. ‘This is also Gov. Clarke’s version of the affair. A state official said that a special session of the legislature would con- sume the entire balance in the general revenue fund and cause all state em- ployes, including state officials, su- preme judges, clerks, ete., to wait un- til January, when the liquor licenses are collected, for their salaries. There is only $15,000 in the treasury to the credit of that fund. To-day Stuart and Vendig state that in view of Fitzsimmons’ arbitrary stand, the contract between the club and the fighters, in so far as it relates to Fitzsimmons, is abrogated. The club stands ready now to offer @ new contract, which comprehends a modification of the purse offered to, say $25,000 at the most, and the fixing of the date of battle two, or possibly three, weeks later than the original date. Vendig and Stuart are a unit on this point. Vendig this morning got a telegram from J. J. Quinn, Maher’s backer, of- fering to bet $5,000 on the Irishman if the match between Corbett and Maher could be made. El Paso’s Hopes Raised. Et Paso, Tex., Oct. 22.—A telegram was received here last night from the Fitzsimmons people at Corpus Christi stating that Corbett would be invited to meet Fitzsimmons for a fight toa finish at El Paso. Fitzsimmons re- fused to enter into a “pillow-throw- ing” contest with Corbett at Hot Springs, because he had assurance that a fight to a finisty could be brought off at El Paso. Alabama Editors Empty Their Guns in a Dael Without. I frect. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.,Oct. —At Hunts- ville yesterday Frank Coleman, editor of the Argus, and Robert L. O'Neal, editor of the Mercury, engaged in a duel on the public street. O'Neal fired his pistol five times and Coleman popped his four times. Both proved peor marksmen. The duel grew out of a publication in the Mercury reflecting on the financial condition of the Argus and its criticisms of Gov. Oates, which the Argus denounced as a lie. Itis feared there will be further trouble, Mutual to effect a as both are men of courage. friends are endeavoring reconciliation. sourl on Sepaia, Mo., Oct. board of managers of issouri on Wheels” met ig this city to-day to make final arrangements for the start- ing of the train. President Bailey re- ceived information that all the money needed had been paid over to the treas- urer, and as the exhibits are ready for placing in the cars, there will be no further delay in sending “Missouri on Wheels” on its mission throughout the eastern states. Fought a Duel With Razors. DENVER, Col., Oct. 22.—Charles Rose is dead and James Girard is dying at Watkins, 21 miles east of Denver, as the result of a duel with razors. Both men were employed as section hands on the Union Pacific railroad. There had been a feud of long standing be- tween them. Crushed to Death in a Mine. Hartsnorne, L T., Oct. 22.—John Thomas, aged 22, unmarried, employed in one of the mines here, met with in- stant death yesterday by being crushed ina wreck of three loaded pit cars, which had broken loose from the bal- ance of the trip and started back down the slope. Cattle Quarantined Raised. Ex Paso, Tex., Oct. 22.—The govern- ment quarantine against Mexican cat- tle has been raised. Eighty-five thou- sand head of cattle have already been bought in Mexico for shipment into this country, and 40,000 of them are al- ready on the border ready to enter this country. WEATHER FORKCAST. Kansas City. Mo. Oct 2—Forecast antil 8p. m. Wednesday: For Missouri—Fair: colder im east portion: northerly winds For Kansas Generally fair: variable winds. A PROHIBITION CHURCH. A Meeting in Chicago to Organize the iat- est Move in Religion. Cnicago, Oct. 22.—To form a Na- tional Prohibition church is the latest move in religious life. The initial meeting of those favoring the national organization will be held in the Christian Federation church to-day and to-morrow. The call for the meeting was sent out by Rev. J. W. Wells, pastor of the church, but it is signed by over 200 persons from all over the country. Prominent among the signers are ex-Gov. John P. St. John, of Kansas; Frances E. Willard, A. J. Bassett, who was the pro- hibition candidate for mayor at the last election; J. Simmington, chairman of the Chicago Prohibition elub; Rev. E. B. Sutton, of Washing- ton and L. J. Johnson, of the faculty of Harvard university. There are at present six churehes in the United States founded on strictly prohibition lines. They did not come from the same source, some being offshoots from the Baptists and others from the Meth- dists. The creeds are notall alike, but prohibition, the one sovereign point on which they all agree, brings them together to find strength in unity. A PROSPECTIVE LYNCHING. A Bad Negro Shoots a Tobacco Grower in the Back. GrEoRGETOWN, Ky., Oct. 22.—James Leach, a negro of Donerail, had a nar- row escape from a mob here yesterday. He shot in the and dangerously wounded 5 S, a tobacco grow- er, aged 55, whose son, Will, was shot at a picnic last June, presumably by Leach. It + county court day and the streets were crowded. When Leach defied arrest several hundred people joined in the chase, firing as they ran. The negro was overtaken and dis- armed. The mob lacked a leader or the threats of lynching would have been carried out then and there. The negro was finally taken into the court- house and the door locked. All the saloons in the town were closed by or- der of the county judge. Later in the afternoon Leach was taken to the county jail, which was surrounded by an armed guard, as it was feared an attempt might be made to storm it. NO OPERA SINGING. AChicago Baptist Minister Objects to the Florid Work of His Choir. CuicaGo, Oct. 22.—The choir of Im- manuel Baptist church has been noti- fied that after November 10 its services would be dispensed with. This is in consequence of the position of the pas- tor, Rev. Johnston Meyers, who says that art is all right in its place, but it is no part of the mission of the church to usurp the functions of the concert stage. He likes roatorio in its place, but in chureh he prefers sacred songs, which change men’s hearts and lives. Immanuel church is said to pos- sess the finest church quartet in the west, but this fact has failed to make an impression on the new wminister. He wants the congregation to do the singing. MORE PRAIRIE FIRES. Portions of Western M uri and Eastern Kansas Keing Devastated. Sr. Lours, Oct. 22.—A special to the Chronicle says that disastrous prairie fires have been raging in various por- tions of western Missouri and eastern Kansas for several days, owing to the continued drought. Yesterday after- noon fire broke out about 44 mile of Sprague and it was sweeping toward Foster this morning. All the people are out fighting the flames which leap from ‘70 to 30 feet high across high- ways. The damage already done will aggregate thousands of dollars. ANOTHER BANK CLOSED The First National, at Wellington, Kan., Will Be Wound Up. WELLINGTON, Kan., Oct First national bank of this ci its doors at 10 o'clock this morning by order of the directors. The bank had been doing business since 1883, with a capital stock of $50,000. A gradual shrinkage of business is responsible for the suspension. The deposits amount to about $31,000. Called to Her Door and Robbed. Omana, Neb., Oct. 22.—One of the boldest robberies perpetrated for sev- eral months occurred at Thirty-sev- enth and Corby streets. Mrs. Robb was called to the door by some one rapping. Thinking that it was a neighbor, she unhesitatingly respond- ed by opening it. Immediately she was seized by an unknown man and thrown upon the porch. She strug- gled to free herself and screamed for help. The man tore open the front of her dress waist and snatched there- from a purse containing $76. When once the thief had possession of the money he hastily decamped. Fraker's Friends Not Aiding Him. EXceLsion Sprines, Mo., Oct. 22.—It is understood that the bond for Dr. G. W. Fraker has been fixed by Judge Broaddus at $6,000, being $1,500 on each of the four indictments returned against him by the grand jury of Ray eounty. So far no efforts have been made among his friends at Excelsior Springs to raise the bond. Montana Gamblers Happy. Butte, Mont., Oct. 22.—The state supreme court has decided that the new gambling law in Montana is un- constitutional. The instant the de- cision was made public in Butte, a score of gambling houses reopened. The decision says that the old law licensing gambling is still in force. The Weather Rather Cool. Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 22.—The tem- perature to-day was down to freezing everywhere north of Kansas and Mis- souri. In North Dakota it was as low as 16 degrees. in Kansas 38 to 46, in Missouri 36 to 52. The St Louis western lines have been warned by the interstate com- merce commission that the new tariffs of Colorado points constitute a viola- tion of the law. Nothing is said as to any action which the commission may take. The foreclosure sale of the Santa Fe railroad has been postpoued from De- ecmber 5 to December 10. CENTRAL AMERICA. | A Treaty for Closer Relations Be- tween Five of the Republics. TRAIN BLOWN UP IN CUBA. The Insurgents Mutilate Many Passengers | by Throwing a Dynamite Bomb— | Execation of Another Batch of Chinese Rioters. WasHIN@TON, Oct., 22 —-Astep of far- reaching importance to the five Central American republics has recently been taken by Guatemala. This is, in brief, | the negotiation of a series of treaties | between Guatemala and the other re- publics looking to closer commercial and amicable relations. Aside from the material results which will follow their adoption, the fact is significant in that it paves the way for that uniti- | cation of Central America which has long been the dream of her most advanced statesmen. The treaties provide first, for the absolute freedom of trade between Gautemala and her sister republics, except a nom- inal duty on salt from Nicaragua. They provide, secondly, for an offen- } sive and defensive alliance against European and other nations and con- tain, thirdly, a recommendation that the diplomatic and consular services of the five republics shall be consoli- dated, thus greatly reducing the present expense for this purpose. The five treaties will be submitted to the congresses of the respective republics and at their annual session which will begin ina few months It is predicted, if this arrangement works satisfactorily, that it will be followed within a brief period by a still more advanced step, which will have for its active object the formation ofa federal union, each state preserving its sep- arate autonomy, but with a national government on the lines of that of the United States. A Train #lown Up tn Cuba. New York, Oct. 22.—The crusade in- stituted by the insurgents against rail- road traffic was accentuated on the 5th instant, according to letters from Cuba yesterday, by a terrible railroad catastrophe. A dynamite bomb thrown at a passenger train exploded on a third-class car with disastrous effect. The vehicle was blown to pieces and many passengers frightfully muti- lated. The work was so completely done that the number could not be learned from the remains. The junta is in receipt of news to the effect that Col. Jesus Naranjo, of Man- zanillo, one of the most prominent members of the autonomist party hitherto, has thrown in his lot with the insurgents. He joined them at the head of 300 men. Chinese Rioters Beheaded. New York, Oct. 22.—The World has the following cable from Foo Chow: “Mabel Hartford's assailants and thir- teen others convicted of taking part in the Hwa Sang massacre; were put to death this morning at Ku Cheng. The execution was witnessed by tle for- eign consular commission, the Chinese prefect, the district magistrate anda great crowd. There was no disturb- ance.” MISS WILLARD A Re-Elected President of the National W. C. T. U.—Mrs. Hoffman for Secretary. Ba tiore, Md., Oct. 22.—Miss Fran- ces Willard was re-elected as president of the W. C. T. U. at the annual elec- tion to-day with practically no oppo- sition, although complimentary votes were cast for several other prominent workers. Other officers were elected as follows: Vice president-at-large, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Katherine Lente Ste- venson, of Massachusetts; recording secretary, Mrs. Clara C. Hoffman, of Kansas City, Mo.: assistant recording secretary, Mrs. Frances K. Beachamp, of Kentuck Ve IT Is PROSPEROUS. So Says Agent Ayer Concerning the Tin Plate Indastry in American. WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.—In his report on the tin plate industry in this coun- try, Special Agent Ayer declares that the number of firms engaged in the business has increased from forty to forty-eight in a year, and of block plate rolling mills from twenty to twenty-eight in the same time The production aggregated 193, 801,073 pounds, an increase of 30 per cent. The proportion of American sheets used was 93 per cent, against 72 per cent in 1894. Worked a Night Force. WASHINGTON, Oct. ‘There was a sudden spurt of activity at the navy yards last night and between seventy- five and a hundred men were put on night work to finish up the armament of the battleship now ly8ng at the Mare island navy yard at San Fran- cisco. This is the first time in many years that a night shift has ever been worked at the navy yard and it is re- garded as somewhat remarkable. A St. Joseph Rride Missing. St. Josepn, Mo., Oct. 22.—The pretty bride of James Leach, to whom he was married early this month, disappeared a few days ago and no trace can be found of her. Before her marriage she was known as one of the prettiest girls | in the city and had suitors by the doz- en. She left her home ostensibly on an errand, but had previously made preparations for flight. Armenian Reforms in Force. CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 22—An of- ficial communication embodying the Armenian reforms, has been made pub- | lie through the Turkish press It is/ carefully worded in order to show | that the reforms are in harmony with | existing laws, so as to avoid exciting Hl the Turks. j Destroyed by Fire. i Paris, Tex., Oct. 22.—The town of | Bagwot, in Red River county, 22 cullen | east of here, was completely destroyed by fire last nizht. only a few build- ings in the ontskirts of the place be- ing leftstanding. ‘The loss will reach $100,000. COLD WAVE ¢C OMING! Prepare for it in time if you want to keep warm. Buy an OAK GARLAND OAK GARLAND Carry a full line of or WILSON’S HEATER of BENNETT-WHEELER MERC, CO, °¥ -:- OAK GARLAND AND WILSON HEATERS -:. Cook Stoves, Rar ges and Hard coal Baso-Burners. guns, amunition, hardware, groceries All goods guaranteed as represented, or money refunded. ways satisfactory. Also wagons, buggies , queensware and tinware. Prices al- BENNETT-WHEELER MERC, CO, That Joyful Feeling With the exhilarating sense of re | newed health and strength and in ternal cleanliness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond the old time medicines and the cheap substitutes sometimes offered but never accepted by the well informed. New Home Items. Grandma Miller visited Mrs Jim Vaughan Sunday. Miss Helen Smnith returned to Rich Hill Sunday. The meeting at Sprague is progres- sing nicely. Misses Helen Smith and Nettie Berry visited the school Wednesday, and they report Mr Johnson getting along finely. Mr E Swarens went with Mr Allen to Kansas after his mules and horses. Mrs Wim Porter’s sister, Mrs F Hess of Sheldon, is visiting her this week. Miss Nettie Berry spent last week visiting in Sprague. Mr John Miller visited his sister, Mrs Jas Woodfin, last week. Mr Geo Bright and family, Miss Nettie Berry and Mr Barton Briscoe visited at Mr Shelton’s last Sunday. Mrs Wade was in Butler one day last week. Mr N M Nestlerode visiting his mother. Aunt Maggie Welch visited at Mrs L Jones’ last Saturday and Sunday. Mr Ed MeGaughy commenced school Monday. Mrs Cope and Messrs Sher and Charley Cope, of Virginia, visited at J H Cope’s Sunday. Mrs N M Nestlerode and family vis- ited at Mr John Hedger’s Sunday. Dollie Nestlerode is on sick list. NELs’ CLERK No 5. KANSAS \ is in Illinois THE PRIZE ~ CUTICLURA REMEDIES Our little baby of two moi afflicted with Eczema. It be was three weeks old, and in sp: skill and that of two good ph: continued to grow worse. neck, and limbs, and, in fa joint in her body, were raw we concluded to try Crtict The child being so small began with CcrTiccra (oi ccra SoaP, according to direc the firet application we could zee a « When we had used the remedies she was very much better, some of + had healed entirely and had ceased t After using them for less than a child was free from to-day has as love child. She was sh when fourand a a the premium of a silver baby, over sixteen others. CuTicvRa REMEDIES to all o cannot praise them too Mz. AND Mrs. CHA: RK, 1609 Belleview Ave., Kansas € hs was badly when she of all our Srzepy Cure Treatmext.— Warm bathe with CriiccRa Soap, gentle aj me of Cr- tictRa (ointment), the great ekin cure, and mild doses of Ccricuza KEsoLvENT (the new blood purifier}. Sold throughout the world. Potrer Dave axp CHEM. Corr., Sole l’rope., Boston, U. All about Baby's Skin, free. KILLS EVERY PAIN ‘The moment it is applied. Nothing ( Money to Loan. The Missouri State Bank has on hand a large amount of surplus mon- ey that we are anxious to loan on good security. Parties wishing to borrow either on Personal or Real Estate Security in small or large amounts or on short time or for long time can be accomodated at once by calling. Will loan on Real Estate on time from one to five years and allow borrowers to pay part or allat any time and stop interest Money in Bank; no delay. 50-tf. Virginia Items. (“If we give you the happenings of our town At the ratio of 16 to 1, we must note them down, And when you have read them through Don't you blame us if false or true.’’] Geo Jenkins has been quite sick with the quinsy. © M Drysdale wants to buy some corn, Mr Wiley Comiford and lady ride in a new buggy. We understand that Prof Starr led quite a nutting expedition into west Bates the 12th inst., also that they made a desperate foray upon the pe- can orchards of the peaceful settlers, near the river south of Virginia. The | yeomanry report the privates as be- ing brave and alert, and had they Jeaders Who were not afraid to come to the front and Jead them on, and not skuik to the weeds and brush at the approach of their dreaded adver- saries, they might some day rival the raids of the noted chiefs of Scotland. D C Wolfe came home from Butler Saturday with a new wagon. Mrs Emma Park, of Butler, was visiting relatives and friends here Sabbath. Cole Hensley shipped hogs to K C Monday. Mrs Ben Esta, of this vicinity, died Oct 15th, of remittant feverand hem- | orrhage of the bowels. She was vis- jiting her brother in Drexel when jtaken sick. She was an estimable | lady and had been a member of the | Presbyterian church fer 14 years. She leaves a husband and daughter | and a world of friends to mourn her | loss. Twin ls were born to Mr and Mrs Judy last Friday, and one died. | Mother doing well. W A McElroy and wife spent Sab- | bath at Drexel with their daughter. Mrs Dema Fry and Mrs Dick Craig, | of the Nation, are visiting their rela- | tives here, Charles E Stokes, editor of the National at St Louis, spent part of Saturday and Sunday with Henr: Francis and Sunday evening with rd W Park. Mr Stokes, Revs Reid and amson, of Amoret, spoke at the stian church Monday night. Mre Gussie Ayers, who was burnt, Is not doing well at present. Mrs John McElroy is in poor health. Miss Rosa Garner and her cousin | Miss Williams, who have been living in Hlinois for several years, have moved back te Bates Co, Miss Josie Park left last for Council Bluff, lowa, Milburn Jackson, of St Lonis, is here on a visit. ‘ _ J H Bratton, of Pawnee City Neb, is here looking after his farm which he bought of Geo Short. He informs us that there will be others come this winter. Myrtle Rayburn, wife of Thomas Rayburn, was buried in the Virginia graveyard last Saturday week. Rey Reid, pastor of the Christian jchurch, will continue his meeting | over next Sabbath, and he is ex = | ing to have help. He gave way Mon- | oey ee to pis ox friend Mr Stokes © talk about what ought | with the liquor traMe.” ne Ben Biggs’ little boy was thrown from a horse last week and waa badly hort. NELS’ CLERK, Saturday ; ing sin ——— iia ar