The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 25, 1897, Page 1

> * ~ The Butler Weekly * VOL. XX. BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY NOVEMBER TEXAS HAS A BLOODY DUEL. | munication was referred to Editor Friends and Enemies of Editer Brann Fight to the Death. Editor Harris of the Waco Times-Herald Killed and His Brother is Fatally Injured. —Judge Gerald, Who Led the Assault, So Badly Hurt That He May Die.—A Negro Shot Through Both Legs by a Stray Bullet. Waco, Tex, Nov. 19.—A sensa- tional and deplorable tragedy was evacted thie afternoon at the eorner of Fourth and Austin streets, the » most crowded point in the city It was a duel tothe death between J W. Harris, editor of the Waco Times Herald, the morning paper of «bis city, and W. A Harris, his brother, on one eide, and Judge G. B. Gerald. one of Waco’s most prominent citizens. The shooting was terrific. Fright- ened people ran inevery direction to escape. Gerald was walking across the street when J W = Hurris, from the & door of the corner drug store, open ed fire on him Gerald pressed forward, drawing a revolver from bis Harris and he declined to publish it. Next day, Gerald called for the manuscript, demanding of Harris its return. The latter did not returao it at the time and words ensued, which were followed by a fignt between the two men, in which Gerald was badly worated Since that time bat feeling existed between the two men and trouble was predicted. Gerald is a man of note! cou and fearlessness and quick to resent | an attack of any 4i d upoo him | Attewpts to mike ;eace failed The] affair culminated in the trayedy de scribed. The Harris brothers each had a six-shooter and Gerald hid two; all were emptied, tne shouting being rapid and cont'nuous A little negro boy, a by stander, was shot in the leg, and another bullet grazed the bead of a physicun standing in the drug store Judge Gerald is ex-County Judge, ex member of the Legislature, ex postmaster of this city and widel known through ut the state. He is about 65 years old The shooting occurred shortly before 5 o'clock, and to-night men are diseussing it in the streets. The incidents which led to the deplorable affair were gel pocket. He stood at the curb a moment and began returning the fire. Harris drew back from the s, door so that the wall screened bim, x ~ aod continued firing Gerald weat forward to the door and, reaching inside, shot Harris iv the neck. The latter fell. When Harris began shooting, and as Gerald rushed forward, W. A. Harris, who stocd on the opposite corner, began shooting at Gerald from the rear and wounded him io the side and shattered his left arm. When Gerald saw that J. W. Harris had failen he rushed across the street, where W A. Harris was wrestling with a policeman, who had rushed tothe scene and disarmed him. Gerald walked up and shot Harris three times, exclaiming: “You ——! You shot me in the back!” Harris died instantly. J. W. Harrie’ wound is declared to be fatal. The bullet severed the windpipe and struck the vertebral column. His body is paralyzed from the hips dowa. A pitiful scene was presented in the drug store, where J. W. Harris lay gasping for breath His wife held his hand, his mother bent over and kiseed him and his little daugh- ter knelt on the floor and prayed earnestly for his life Gerald’s wounds are not consider- ed dangerous The shooting is an outcome of the mobbing of W C_ Brann, editor of The Iconoclast, by students of Baylor University October 2. Judge Gerald left a communication, bitterly criticizing the students who had attacked Brann, at the Times-Herald office for publication. The com DUVALL & PERCIVAL!; BUTLER, MO: FARM UBOANS, Money tolosn on farms at reduced rates‘of intefest. Your notes are payable at our ofice and you find them bere when due. We give you privilege to pay any time, Money‘tready ‘As SCOR 88 papers are signed, intensely exciting and caused a great deal of feeling and many intemperate expressions. The shooting to-day reopened a great deal of this. W A Harris, who was killed, was 35 years old, avd leaves a widow and three children. J W Harris is 40 years of age and has a wife and four children. He was until @ months ago engaged in the insurance business, which he left to engage in the publication of the Waco Times-Herald, having, with others purchased the paper. is Burke Cochran a Prophet? Lamar Democrat. Burke Cochran, the great orator of New York City, used to be a democrat Last fall he was a gold bug democrat, and made speeches all over the country for Palmer and Buckner. This fall he is a republican and made speeches for Tracey, the republican candidate for Mayor of Greater New York City. Ia one of his republican speeches he made the following prophecy: “If either Van Wyck or Low is elected the delegates from the Em pire state will go to the nationgl convention supporting a re adoption of the Chicago platforn.. There will not be one dissenting vote in the whole ascemblage. Already every state in the Union and every city and county in every state except Maryland, has adopted resolutions re affirming the revolutionary pro gram of Chicago and pledging once more allegiance with Bryan.” Well, Van Wyck was elected by 75,000 plurality. Will the next National democratic convention re adopt the Chicago platform? and will there be no dissenting vote in the whole assemblage? The Demo- crat is inclined to accept the prophecy, even if it did come from Burke Cochran. Col, Gerald ts Vindtcated, Waco, Tex., Nov 23.—At ihe bearing in the case of Colonel G B. Gerald, who shot and killed the Harris brothers in a controversy arising out of the Brann-Baylor case, it was shown that Colonel Gerald was justified and he was exonerated by the court. It was shown that Colonel Gerald ‘did not draw his weapon until he} | himself was under cross fire fromthe! Harris brothers, and that the shoot ing was in self-defense. Colonel Gerald is resting easily at s home, and receives callers freely. Fatal Standing. a, Mo, Nov. 22 bbed Dud W. arwiek Church, tt county, | last night. The young mena quarreled jover a pair of gloves. Neither of | them is over 18 years of age. Watts) |was stabbed twice above the heart} and once in the left arm. Smith bas! left the country. —Thomas ts fatally leatle i the Gicot Lasting Organization. Work Must be Done ina Perma nent Manner by Able Direction. Post-Dispatch. When barma) W 4H. Moore|) Roads convention toorde 1) ‘ngone hall Tuesday |! morning wi 20 de'ezates in at tendane Interest ene dis tbe adoption ofa const’ uo» «nd by-laws and the pro o-ed or anization of a per manent State Got Roads’ Associa- tion. Everyone i the hall engaged free y in the discussion, and senti- ment was unanimously in favor of founding a permanent association. The committee on nominations reported for permanent president, W H. Moore, St Louis; treasurer, Thos H. West,S Louis. Fifteen vice presidents were selected from he several congressional districts of the state. Dr. Suields of Hannibal offered a resolution from the committee on ways and means reciting that there are 90 counties in the state author- ized to levy a tax of 50 cents for] county purposes, and that these counties be asked to set aside one- tuird for road improvement. T P. Rix-y, of St Louis, spoke Good Roads Men to Have 2 @eee vigorously in favor of tbe resolution and cited instance where couvty|/[) courts were influenced by politics||{/ and the necessity of retaining their || own positions to dole out repairs|| that were uselsss and build bridges where not needed. The committee of ways and means reported, asking for further time in which to prepare a bill for presenta tion to the next general assembly, as the sense of the convention. Time was granted. Stephen Delacelle moved an amendment to the Dr. Shields reso ‘ution requesting the governor to call an extra session of the legisla- ture to consider the question of good roads. It was adopted. Gen. A W. Doniphan from the committee on resolutions, reported aresolution recommending to the general assembly an increase of ap- propriation for the state board of charities. Another resolution was reported asking the submission of a constitu- tional amendment permitting county courts to increase the tax levy for road purposes. Both resolutions were adopted. Mr Salzman of St Joseph moyed that 15,000 copies of the proceedings of the convention be distributed by the secretary. The secretary asked who was going to pay the bill A delegate from Jackson county moved to amend by purchasing 15,000 copies of the “‘State’s Duty” for dis tribution, which was adopted. Mr Jacks of Montgomery offered & resolution recommending to the next General Assembly the appoint- ment of a State Road Commission. This was adopted. Mr. Florea of Nodaway spoke strongly in favor of a special session of the Legislature. He said no proper road law could be enacted at a regular session. Every member had his own bill, and between them all, when complicated with a thou- sand other interests, nothing was done. Harris Brothers’ Funeral. Waco, Tex., Nov. 21.—The funeral | » of J. W. Harris, editor of the Waco | Times-Herald, and W. A. Harris, his brother, the victims of their duel with this morning. Feur thousand per- sons crowded into the Baptist Tab- fernacle and wept at the words of and ; the ministers preached. Rey. Harvey Carroll re- ferred in bitter terms to Editor Brann of the Iconcclast as the cause who prayed of the trouble. The funeral was the; largest ever held in Waco. FARMERS’ BANK, OF BATES COUNTY, BUTLER, MO. Casi Carirar, - - - $50,000 00. = 6,000 00, Surpius Funps, - - D. President. ELA. » Vice-President. E.D.K hier, G. Ww. RY, Asst. Cashier. G.P.WY TT, Asst, Cashier, DIRECTORS. JAS. M. McKIBBEN, Pres. McKibben Mere Co. Jadge CLARK ‘armer end Stock J. EVERINGHAM, sician. JOHN E SHUTT, Retired Farmer. J J. McKEE, Farmer and Stock BR: D.N. THOMPSON, President, Farmer and Fine Stock Raiser. Owned and controlled by over ninety stockhulders seventy of whom are leading and wealthy farmers from d fferent parts of the county. Among the remaining stockholders are a number of tne largest merchants and capitalists in Butler. place ko your credit all drafts or checks on any bank in this or ing towns free of charge, receives deposits and are al- svTroun Raiser. JOUN STEELE, ware pre ared to loan to responsible parties ein vite all parties to make our office headgarters when in the city. and check book furnished free. Writing material and reading matter tree. Deposit We cash or Judge G. B. Gerald, was beld|¢ ’ Your account is welcomed whether large or small. Retired Farmer. , Farmer and Stock Raiser. Japitalist Bucklen’s Arnica Salve The Best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcere, salt rbeum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaran- teed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cente per box. For sale by H. L Tucker. Gypsies Kidnap Two Boys, St. Louis Mo, Nov. 23—It was learned today that a quartette of strolling gypsies yesterday made an almost suecessful attempt to kidnap Willie and Henry Wilman, aged 10 and 8 years respectively, while on their way home from school Henry escaped and rushed home. He told John, an elder brother, who pro- cured @ revolver and went after the gypsies, who were carrying off Willie in their wagon. Jobn, at the point of his revolver, forced the nomads. who had secreted Willie in a large box in the wagon, to give the boy up. When rescued the boy had his hands and feet tied The gypsies escaped into the coun- try. BLADDER TROUBLES, | The bladder was created for one pur- pose, namely a receptacle tor the urine, und as such it is not liable to any form of disease except by one of two ways. The first is frem impertect action of the kidneys. The second way is tor care less local treatment of other diseases. SAMPLE SENT FREE. | Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid- | neys is the chief cause of bladder trou- is comforting to know that} swamp Root fulfills every | curing bladder and uii-/ {r It corrects trequent c: 2S } Is | mail. WeEexiy Tugs, and ser addre: to Dr. Kilmer & Co-, ghamptna, N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee i genuineness of this offer. | Marahali Democrat News. i j Four Men Killed ina Fight. { Mandeville, La, Nov. 22.—Bayou Lacombe, a small settlement eleven miles east of here, has been the scene ofa terrible tragedy. News has just been received here of a desperate fight between Arthur and Edward Jolie on one side, and Law- rence and Edward Cousin on the other, which resulted in the killing of ail the parties concerned. Shot gune and pistols were the weapons used. The cause of the difficulty is attributed to an old family feud. On account of the remoteness of the place and lack of the ordinary means of communication, the details are necessarily very meager. Coroner Piggott has been notified and is now on his way to thescene of the killing The banker, ab, of Kansas City, who wrecked the late Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank, has been convicted and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. He has appealed the cage and that means be will never serve the sentence. Nowadays a bank official can steal a bank blind and ninety nine times out of a hundred never see the inside of a penitentiary and if he does he will be pardoned cut before he re- alizes the change in his condition.— | | i Public Sale. } I will sell on what is known as the! Greer farm, on Wednesday, Dee. 1, 1897, the following property: 2 extra | good milk cows, about 20 head of | hogs, average from 125 to 150 pounds; 2 brood sows and pigs, leorn 7 te aluiost i i y a from da h. Not Fists H. RHIsE, Fraxk LAFOutert, Auctioneer. Sammit Items. Rev Harte, of Hume, preached at the Chapel Sunday. Mrs Norton and Mra Grant went to Casa county Morday on a visit. Mies Lucille S-vier went to Kan sas City Monday to visit friends Mr and Mrs E A Thomas went to Kansas City Sunday on account of the sudden illness of their daughbte:, Miss Maud. Wm Crouch returned from Texas Monday after a week's stay. Highlan and Mies Quincy Mitchell went to Papinville Wednesday to attend the wedding of Miss Emma Lane of that place. Chas Crouch and wife went to Vernon Co Sunday to visit a week. Some of the boys of this and oth: r- neighborhoods are liable to gt themselves into trouble by maki g so much unnecessary noise at the Literary at Herr-li school. The threshing season is not over ;yetas D W Boamen ard Wm He: rell are just getting their oat« threshed. The boys are preparing to make this their big hunting dsy, and «- understand some of our friends frov. town will be out to join in the fur Diu. cn ROVAL BARTER PORTER Ce, MOY YOO