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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
THIRTY MILES FOR AN ACORN.
The Industry Of = Mexican Bird in
storing UD Winter ProvisGo2S.


Storing Up Winter ProYistoHE
Down in Mexico there lives a
| woodpecker who stores his nuts and
aeorEs in the hollow stalks Of the yuc-
cas- and Uagueys. These hollow stalks
are separated by joints into several cav
tiles, and the sagacious bird ha. some
how found this out. and borcs Z hoe
Al the upper end OF each Joint and an
other at the lower, through which TO ex-
tract the acOrns when wanted. Then ii
fills up the stalks SolidIy ard leaves is
stores there until needed. safe from the
Expectations Of any other thevisl bird
or four-footed animal.
The first place in which this curious
habit was observed was on 4 hill IN the
midst Of Il desert. The hill was GOV
cred with yuccas and raa-uevs. but the
nearest oak trees were 50 miles away:
and so il was calculated these indus
trious birds had 10 make q flight Ct co
miles for each acorn slowed thus in the
stalks:
An observer Of birds remarks: There
are several strange features 10 Dc no
tced in these facts; The providsnt in
stinct which prompts the bird 20 lav
by stores Of provisions for the winter:
The great distance traversed 10 ccIIec.
n kind Of food 50 unusual for lis race:
and its seeking. in place SO remote
from lis ratura. abode. . storekouee 50
remarkable"
Can instinct alone teach. or rave ex-
perience and reason taught. these bir,'s
that, far better than the bark Of trees
or crevices in rocks or any other hiding
nflca a-a -AaSa r-TIa, c,-:-=.- 81
make for themselves within the hollow
stems OF distant plants?
This we cannot answer But we DO
know that one Of the most remarkable
birds IN cur country IS this California |
Toodpecker, and that he is well en-
titled TO his Mexican name Of FL Car
pintero-the arpenter-bird.-Fred i. |
Ober. in St. Nicholas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
Constitutional Amendments

St. Louis Republic.
There are three constitutional
amendments pending in congress.
One OF these relates 10 the changing
of the presidential Inauguration DAY
from March to May + It also
provides for extension Of the term Ct
the next congress to the same time.
The argument adducei to its favor
is the general inclenency OF the sea
son at Washington in March and so
importing the health of those who
participate in Inauguration ceremo-
MES ard in other ways hinderiug It's
success.
The second amendment proposed
refers to the election of Senators by
the direct vote OF the people instead
of by the legislatures, as at present
The amendment has already passed
the House, hut it not likely to re
NNA'C NA-C AAoANC ~ " LA4AE Us Al TIE
Senate The latter has coma 20 re-
gard itself as too select to come
in such close contact with thu dear
people
The third amendment IS designed
to provide for certain emergencies
not fully covered ~ the Constitu-
ton. As matters now stand, the
electoral vote for President and Vice
President is canvassed on the first
Wednesday IN Feb'y and should both
die before March 4 there would be
no one to take the presidency. It is
to provide against such contingent
cies that the amendments is propos-
ed.
The first and last amendments will
doubtless be presented to the states
but the second will probably be
SIN othered
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02

Jefferson City, Mo, May 90
Governor Stephens wishes the Mis-
souri, volunteers at Chickamauga to
be properly cared for by the United
States government. From some
source, which he does not care to
mention, he has learned that they
are not receiving the attention they
should. To-day he sent the follow
ing telegram to General Bell at st.
Louis:
IF reports are reliable, 1 am no t
satisfied with the treatment our
Missouri volunteers at Chickamauea
are receiving. Delegate some re
liable man, in my name, to visit the
camp and wire war department for
Improvement of present conditions.
LION V. STEPHENS, Governor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
The Successful Remedy for Nasal
Catarrh.

must be non irritating, easy of ap-
plicatioG, and one that will by its
own action reach the infamed an d
diseased surfaces.
ELY'S CREAM BALM combines
the important requisites of quick
action and specific curative powers
with perfect safety to the patient.
This agreeable remedy has mastered
catarrh as nothing else has, and both
physician and patient freely concede
this fact. All druggists cheerfully
acknowledge that in it the acme of
Pharmaceutical skill has been reach
ed. The most distressing symptoms
quickly yield to it. In acute cases
the Balm imparts almost instant re-
lief.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
sherlr sal.ln Partition.

Notice IL hereby given. that under 81
virtue of . decree ia partition and or'ief 9. u.
made by the circuit f.f,grt ~ Bstas cgEnfgs ~
sour at the regular February term - - =.
court, IN the case Of J.. Bradford, plainiaf y
george Cleary and sarah Hale 49,
snts, and the authority in me vesel
said decree and order Of sale 9 ceTtifef osyJ =
1hich was delivered % Eae % the In - Z
May lsas, / will, on
Tuesday jane "a, Isos,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock In the ~
noon and I've O'Clock IN the afternoon % q. 2 n
a. me east front door Of the court house y $3.50
city Of Butler. county Of Bates and stsik q - "a
SCUM, sell n the highest and best bl01s4 =
eaen IN hand, the following Describes ~.
estate lying, being and situate in the co4BJ
BATES and state Of Missouri, tO-Wit-
Los four ~ in block three fgD IL We1A1A
addition 70 the city Of Batter, Alss0uri..-.
4. G. MUDD,
@5-4t Sheriff Of Bates County mo
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Notice of Final Settlement

Notice Is hereby given TO all Creditors
and all others interested in the estate az
J G Mckibben deceased, that I, II
Mchioben, executor OF said estate, in
tend to make final settlement thereof. AZ
the next term OF the Bates county pro-
bate court, in Bates county, state OF
Missouri, TO be held at Butler, or the
Sth day OF August, 1893.
27-4t ]. N. McKIBBES, Executor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02

sHERIFFFS SALE-Bv virtua and artb1--it--
o. an execution for costs issued from the Of c. n
me clerk OF the circuit court Of Bates cgurfv
FtEurnaDie a. the June term, I-1- Of sid
court, 70 me directed IN favor Of John Stephen-
soh' and against d T. Brooks, 1 have levied
claim Of defendant. d. j. Brooks In anf -
the following described real estate situated ia
bates county, Missouri t0-wits
The north half Of the southeast Quarter n zs,--
ton seventeen 40 in township fgrty fsq Of
range thirty two 81, I viii on
Tuesday June Il. Is.-
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon ana I'VE clock il the afternoon Of that
day, 81 the east front door OF the court b0rze
IN the city Of Butler, Bates county Missouri
eeiI N SAM or % much thereof a. may BE- re-
FOR cash, 10 satisfy said execution AID costs
r. c. AUDD
-'-+E sheriS OF Bates County. Mo.
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The last time saw you. Dsbb,e.~
said Corbus. YOU were publishing n
bright little country paper. Did YOU
lose your journalistic enthusiasm? -
Worse" replied Dibb!a with
nournfui sigh. Il lost the co1ntv
p-i3ti1-.~ -Cl,i-c-n Tribune
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02

Our farmer friends report that
the wet weather has been an excel.
lent antidote for the chinezbug
which gave promises early in the
spring OF an abundant crop.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02

Harry Timmonds, business mana
ger of the Lamar Democrat, resign
ed his position on that paper and
went to the front with :he boys. He
is Sergeant Major in the 5th No,
Vol.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
Z. c. Pittsburg & Gulf Time Table

Arrival and departure of traiDs at woTIand.
S0ETH BOUND.
No. : Freight daily except sunday IL 10 p. III i.
Mo- - - - Sat 1860 y. III.
No. Express daily .............. Il - p. m.
No. Freight. daily except Sunday. II 80 p. III.
No. 8 Port Arthur Express. daily Is III.
g0ETH BouSD.
No. 2 Express daily ..-....-........-9:2l p. m.
No. . Ereigh. daily EXCEPT Sunday 90 a. III
No. - % - 2c25 D. m.
No 10 Freight, daily expect sunday, Il so p. IN.
No. Port Arthur Express. daily. s,Sl p. m.
Remember this Is the popular short line be-
tween Kansas city, Mo. and Pittgburg. Kan.
Joplin. No, Neoaho, Mo-, Sulphur Springs,
Ark, Sloan Springs, Ark, and the direct
route from the south to St. Louis, Chicago,
and points north and northeast and to Denver,
Ogden, San Francisco. Portland and points
west and northwest. No expense has been
spared to make the passenger equipment of
this line second to none in the west. Travel
via the new line H. G.. ORR.
Gen'l Pass. Agt.. Kansas City, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
koslce Of FinaI Settlement

Notice L. hereby given to all creditors. ana
al others interested in the estate OF Jobn
O,Des, deceased. that /, John II O'Dea. al
nlnistratsr Of said estate, intend TO rnsEe
mai settIenent thereof, at the next term or
the Bates County Probate court In Ha.sf
county, state Of Missouri. 70 be held I'd Ruties
On the sth day Of August, Ises
z1-4t JOHN II O'DEA. AdniuIstra4oy
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02

Talk - cheap when you
make use OF your neighbor's telephone
Chicago D1:,E Nrvs
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
Educate Your Bowels With Cas-
carets.
Troops Must be Cared For.

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c If c. Z. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
Tuesday, june Il. lsas

Between the hours Of nine 0 clock in the fore
noon and FIVE o clock in the afternoon Of that
uay, al the east front door Of the court house
IN the city Of Butler, Bates county, Mi=zrr7-f
sell the same or 80 much thereof a. NAV be re-
CURED at public veHdue TO the highest bidder
for cash, 70 satisfy said execution and costs
L. {. Nj DID
='-A Sheriff OF Bates County
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-06-02
SheriG's sale.

By virtue and authority OF a special ex-
ecuuon issued from the Office OF the CLERK
Of The circuit court Of Bates COUNTY ret1rr-
able at the June term, l-gs. Of said
court. 10 me directed in favor Of q. r
kenIck and against J. NJ Hurd and
Irene Hurd, have levied and seized up0n
al the right, title, interest ana claim Of said
defendants }. NJ HUrd and Irene Hurf
II and To the following described real
estate situated in Bates county, Missouri. To-
wit. -
The northeast quarter Of the northeast
quarter Of section tWenty-nine ~ and fHr
northwest quarter Of section twonty-rfght -
viii on
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
Good Goods, Well Advertised.

Going the rounds of the press is an item stat
ing that the Royal Baking Powder Company is
the largest advertiser in America. Of course
the business itself must be an enormous one to
justify so great all expenditure in publicity.
There is no failacy more dangerous than that
success can be gained by advertising an article
of Indifferent merit. But, given an article OF
the highest quality like Royal Baking Powder,
which when the house-keeper has once used she
finds if she desires the best food she cannot do
without, then the greatest measure of success is
attained by keepingit continuously before the
public. Great merit and good advertising are
both essential to make product great success.
The Royal Baking Powder possessing the first
its projectors have wisely used the second, and
the result is apparent throughout the land.
The Royal company believe that there is no
medium for advertising like the newspapers
since in these enlightened days everybody reads
them.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
DIR. KENNIcoTT, DENTIST, is per

DR.. kENNICOTT, DENTIST, is per
,nanently located at Shelton, and pre-
pared to do all dental work up to date;
Sets of Teeth on Gold plate, Platinum
or Continuous Gum. Porcelain, Rub
Der; Gold and Porcelain Crowns and
Facings, Bridge work, Teeth without
plates, Fine Gold filings. Call and
get prices, one third less than city, for
first class work. Painless eXtractions
made, Teeth regulated made straight.
The JOURNAL will take hay from
some patron on part subscription &C
count.
For RENT.-The Spencer farm 9
miles Northeast of Shelton. Will take
one years rent in work on the place.
Enquire at this Office or Alfred
Thompson, Olympia, Wash.
DIR. Kennicott, Dentist, is making
sets of teeth from So to $40 set. On
1y high priced teeth used.
Either $3.50 or $500 will buy house
and lot in town. If you are interested
call at this office for particulars.
SHELTON, Wash, Aug. 1, 1893.
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Lewis Meeting in Shelton.

The only Lewis has come and gone
and ''the government still 1ives.''
The large hall was crowded, the audi
ence, Judging from the volume of ap-
plause was about half Republican,
and a great contrast with the ovation
the picturesque gentleman received
but two years ago. The band was on
hand to meet the speakers and several
songs, containing hits on the epposi-
ton candidates, were sung. Rev.
Clark Davis, renegade preacher, who
called himself populist, opened the
meeting with tiresome and rambling
haraugue, mainly devoted to himself
and his friend Lewis, until calls for
Lewis" got too numerous. We are
unable at this time to remember any
thing much Lewis said, except that he
was mainly pleading the baby act /"
He failed to tell OF single thing he
had done in congress for the people of
this state, and he has been called off
on his abuse of President Mckinley
on war matters, because it was ruin
ing him. He probably knew that a
Mason County boy was at home, right
from Santiago. He went as far as he
dared IN his attack on the administra-
ton, especially Hanna and the bonds,
on which he told several pure lies, evil
IDENTIFY believing that we were in the
bacKwoods aed didn't know any bet
ter. The people Know how much
bonds were issued for war purposes,
and at least six persons in Mason
County are now the proud holders of a
$500 each.
He spent some time denouncing cor
porations in general, but excepted
present company by neg1ecting to
state that Mason County corporations
belong to his party, although he de-
scribed corporation methods very nat
urally. We have received an article
covering the few good points made
which will probably be published
later. Chairman Richardson made a.
good introduction. Lewis was disap-
pointing to many among the demo-
Gratis, not being as much of success as
anticipated. The hall was crowded
and there was more or less noise, es-
pecially by Youngsters. Lewis is not
on the popular side this vear
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constittl-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an In
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inf1am-
ed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness
is the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases OUT OF ten are caused by catarrn
which is nothing but an inflamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness fcaused by catarrh) that cannot b.
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars
+. 4. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
.Ew-Sold by Druggists, roc,
Halls Family Pits are the best. +
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ADVICE TO MEN.

Don't Wear Long Hair ana an AIT Q
Disfabille.
In seeking to win the affection and
friendship of women, dear boys, you
will find dress an important thing TO be
considered, says woman writer.
Although / will not go as far as 10 say
that a woman's heart has ever been
broken by badly brushed hat, | have
known a woman TO look at q bLigiES
shirt bosom and decide that even il SIX
could ever consent 10 pillow her hea,
u0on such an uncornfortable-lcolS;
SPOT the loud vivacity of the waistcoat
beneath would make rest there quite
impossible. I am not going to tell you
what to wear. That is the work OF
nightier intellects than mine. And
there are the young lady male impe,-
senators of the variety stage to copy.
| These represent the woman's ideal OF
mans clothing. l may, however, prove
myself useful in telling you what not to
wear. To begin with, there is one rule
you should have written on your mir
rors. 1t is this:
Do not dress like genius, even if you
are one.
| The average woman has a strong
aversion to go out with gentleman
who-because laurel wreaths have gone
out of fash;on-substitutes for them
long hair. short trousers, decollete
shirts ard generally carefully ar
ranged dishabille.
The average woman is a silly little
thing, you know, and she would rather
that YOU looked commonplace and well
groomed than that every newsboy
should be able to tell that she is walking
with an intellectual giant.
| As for the woman above the average
well, she knows that you're not a
genius, anyhow. You can't fool her
with freak leckties and doorknoh
studs!
Remember that am directing your
doings to meet the tastes of the major
| ity of women. There are ladies who
go riding on tandem bicycles with gen
| tlemen who wear red suits, and some
women love the society of necktie OF
vest that almost banks.
| The ring, watchchain and bric-a-brac
habit is popular with young ladies who
stand on the other side of the foot
| lights and have taste for anything
that glitters even if it isn't - carat.
| By this class of lady you may be loved
for your scarfpin, but a large percent
| age of the weaker sex prefer to do all
the glittering that is to be done them
sclves.-N. Y: World.
Hoping for the Best.
She-You know, dear, we won't get
any of fathers money while he lives.
| He-I know, but he's going to RESIDE
with us and you're going to do the cook
| ing. Let's hope for the best.-Cieve.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
Methodist Services.

Class meeting, 1915 A. M, c. w.
Fisk, leader
Sunday School, 1915 P. NJ, Prof. F.
N. Smith, Supt.
Epworth League GAS p. M.
Morning Sermon IL a. m. subject:
'"To the Pure All things are Pure or
Right Ideals.''
Evening sermon, 7:3O p. m. subject:
Listening to Cod
The first meeting of the Child Cult
ure Club will be held IN the M. E.
Church Tuesday, Got. IS at $50 p. IN.
All are invited.
BAPTIST SERVICES
Sunday School 10 A. M
B, Y. p. u. $50
Morning sermon, II A. M. subject,
"Under the Sum-"
Evening sermon, 7:3O p M. subject !,
"Shan1gar and his OK goad.'
All are cordially invited.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21

an old resident on the Canal, and ev-
cry man on the North side is his
friend. He is an intelligent man
with good business ideas, and would
make good team with Tom. Daniels.
A. F. CHAPMAN,
has been coroner for a number of
years and knows the duties. He is
one Of the old pioneers, and a good,
honest citizen who deserves the elect
ion. In conclusion we would say that
every.man on the Republican ticket is
in the right place, and if elected each
will be able to perform the duties him
self and will be credit to Mason
County
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
She is a Full Pledged Skipper.

Puget Sound has a daring young
woman who wants to possess masters
papers and will soon apply to the
United States Inspectors Cherry and
Bryant for pilots license. She is
Mrs. Dora Wells Troutman, wife of
Capt. D. Troutman, who is finishing
the new steamer Dode Mrs. Trout
man first began her nautical career in
lS90, when she was given the position
OF stewardess on her husbands Hoods
canal steamer, the Delta. But this
work was soon insufficient to tax the
capabilities of the seawoman, who had
studying marine life, and in a short
time mastered nearly all its details
Then she was promoted to be super
cargo of the steamers Il. w. Lake,
Delta and other Sound vessels.
She developed such proficiency that
she was given entire charge of the
cargo, attended to everything as ably
as her husband, entering and clearing
her ships from Victoria and other
British Columbia ports. She studied
plotting and the photographic charts
until she possessed a thorough know1-
edge of these waters and how to navi-
gate them. AS soon DIS the Dode is
finished Mrs. Troutman will go OH her
and then apply for her license.
The last few months she has been
managing their ranch at Lilliwaup
Falls. She is a resolute woman, and
courageous woman, and those who
know her to say that she will make as
proficient and careful skipper as can
be found.-P.-I.
CATARRH in the head is cured by
Hoods Sarsaparil1a which eradicates
from the blood the scrofulous taints
that cause it, soothing and rebuilding
the delicate and diseased tissues.
New line of Mackintoshes and Rub
Der goods at Hunter & Eaton's.
Congressman Lewis and Clark Da-
Wis were taken to Olympia early Sun
day morning, in order to reach Van
couver, and the trip to the camps was
abandoned.
Preparations are being made for a
quartet of male voices and other good
music for Cushman's coming, Tuesday
Nov. LIST. Don't miss it.
Children should be kept at home
when any entertainment is on at the
hall in which they are not interested.
A number is always on hand to dis
turb meetings regardless of speaker or
occasion.
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Correspondence And County Notes.
HARrsrEIN. Oct. 1zth

HARrsTEIN, Oct. 18th.
A dance was given in Jarrells Cove
Saturday evening the 9Th, and large
crowd gathered considering the wealth
er but I suppose the party in the
white boat were too wet to come in and
dance.
Mrs. Jarrell's face is now entirely
healed and she is in much better spirits.
Thanks to DIR. Banks and the kind
nursing of Mrs. Caldwell
Mr.. Andrew Johnson's health is inn
proving.
Edward Thompson is taking good
pictures at one dollar per dozen.
Avis Blake is talking of going to
olympia soon to take music lessons.
Mr.. Wingert and family will move
Shelton this winter if they can get a
f1OuSe -
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
A Preachers Discovery.

DR.. Blosser who has for many years made q
specially of catarral diseases, has discovered a
remedy that cures the worst cases of Catarrh,
Bronchitis, etc. 1t is a penetrating, healing
smoke vapor that goes directly to every affected
spot destroys the germs, and heals the mu cous
membrane. Any sufferer mentioning JOURNAL,
who will address DIR. j. w. Blosser Son, IL, II
and Is Grant Building, Atlanta, Ga. will receive
postpaid, a three days trial treatment free
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-10-21
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.

= UCt. 5rd 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that. said proof will be made before Grant c.
Angle, U. s. Comr. at Shelton, Wash. on Fri.
day, Nov. 18th, 1898, viz:
HENRY l.. INMAN,
OF Arcadia Wn. Hid. E. No. ii for the NeL of
Nel4 Sec. 20, TIP. 20. N. raw
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz. NJ. T. Baker, Leo Anderson, of
Arcadia, Wn.
FRANK G. DEcKEBAcH, Register