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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Bob Burdette 10 said to be the
author of these words: "The good
things in this world are always the
cheapest: spring water costs less
than corn whisky; box of cigars
will buy two or three bibles; @ gal
Ion OF old brandy costs more than q
sack OF -four; 9 full hand at poker
often costs a man more in twenty
seconds than his church subecrip
ton amounts to in three years A
town election costs more than a re-
vival Of religion; people sleep for an
hour in church free, hut a nap on a
Pullman car costs $3.50 to 81.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Is IT a GOOD PROPOSITION?

| Ihe proposition to buy the
Academy building and grounds for
additional public school rooms will
be voted on at next Tuesdays school
election. This, like all questions
wherein public money is to be voted,
deserves the careful and thoughtful
consideration of the voter.
The first question which naturally
presents itself is, do we need the
additional room. This is answered
affirmatively by the School Board,
the highest and best authority. The
cheapest and best proposition to
furnish this additional room is what
the people of the district want.
Does the proposition to pay So, soc
for this property meet those re-
quirements?
AS to location, we believe the
great majority of people who have
given this matter thought, will
agree that no better could be found
in the district. Convenient to three
fourths of the town, located in the
best part of the city, high and dry,
with campus of over three acres of
ground, and building erected for
school purposes that will accommo
date between three and four hundred
students. The principal objections
we have heard urged is that the
building is not modern. We do not
know about that, but we do know
that it is substantial brick struc-
tare on a firm foundation, with
three large school rooms, a music
and cloak room below, with an Office
and chapel above that will easily
seat 800 students. All of these
rooms are in good repair, with ven
tilators in walls, and windows with
weights, which can be raised from
below or lowered from the top. We
are reliably informed that all the
furnishings go with the building
without additional costs, which in
cludes seats for 140 students, recita
ton seats aud two teachers desks, |
scientific apparatus, library, geologi,
cal and natural history specimens
valued at 5000. In fact the building
is ready to be used at once withoxt
requiring one cents additional ex-
penss.
Is it cheap? We are told by man
who ought to know the value of
property, that the grounds alone are
worth from $4,000 to $4,000. The
building cost over $4,000. We be
ieve it is the cheapest and best
ever offered to the
people of this district and should be
voted.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The Union Pacific Railway Com
pany, one Of the few remaining
railroad corporations centering at
Omaha that deferred taking stoak in
the Trans.Mississippi Exposition has
announced subscription OF $25, 900.
This brings the total amount sub.
scribed by the railroads up to $685.
900. Gsorge Gould has promised a
subscription by the Missouri Pacific
"when the roads earnings will war
rant it f" The road is expected to
subscribe at least $4,000.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

q Jasse r. Horton, of Sherman Tex.
has rendered Secretary Alger, the
services OF 10000 men for active
field service in defense Of American
honor in case Of war with Spain.
Most Of these men wore the gray
during the civil war. Adiutant
General Earl, of Henrietta staff,
Northwest Texas division, United
Confederate Veterans, has also tend
cred the president his services in
case of war with Spain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Springfield, Mo, March 2S.-At
Dixon, on the Frisco, the Coroner
iary to investigate the death of Geo.
F. Webster, a wealthy farmer, ad
journed to meet again April l. This
is owing to the growing suspicion
that Webster was murdered.
His body was found in sections
scattered along the railroad track for
200 yards, and 5000 which he was
known to have had when he left
Rolla where he had been nursing a
sick neighbor, was missing
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

A few days ago it looked as if the
only chance we had of keeping out
OF scrap with Spain was for that
country to back down. This Spain
refused to do, so Mckinley took
Hanna Il Co, into his condolences
and they concluded that he had bet
ter show the white feather which he
proceeded to do.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

We take great pleasure IN calling
attention the announcement of Har
vey c. CLARK, candidate for nomina
ton to the Office of Prosecuting At
tornsy. We can say with q truth
well recognized by all parties that
this county never had better pros
ecuting officer, one more conscien
tious in the discharge OF the duties
or more successful in convicting
criminals, thereby upholding the
majesty of the law. A prominent
attorney who has watched his course
carefully from the beginning, said
to US that Harvey Clark is making
a most admirable prosecuting attor
ney, in that he knows the law, knows
when he has good case, is cour-
ageous in his prosecutions and is
absolutely incorruptible." What
higher tribute could be paid him?
His record as prosecutor has indeed
been phenomenal. He has secured
convictions in very large per cent
of the eases which he has prosecuted.
Aside from his abilities as a lawyer
be is q most affable gentleman and
his friends are circumscribed only
by his acquaintance. Courteous to
every body, kind and accommodating
to all who have business with him,
he has endeared himself to the PEG
pie. From present Indications he
will have no opposition for the nom.
ination.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Ksnsa. Wheat Escaped Injury

Abilene, Kan, March 24.-C. V
Topping, secretary of the Kansas
Miller's Association, has been max
ing for the association an examina
ton OF the wheat fields in Central
Kansas, and concludes that the re-
cent cold wave has not injured the
roots. The tops, which are quite
heavy, are somewhat blackened, but
the plants seem as vigorous as eyer,
and stands are remarkably even all
over this section OF the state. Mr.
Tapping thinks this and adjoining
counties are sure to have one Of the
largest crops in their history.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
II Is The Standard.

Il have sold Ayers Sarsaparilla for more
than twenty-five years, and have never
heard anything but words Of praise from
my customers; not a single complaint has
ever reached me. A preparation must
possess great merit TO maintain such repu-
tation. | believe your sarsaparilla 10 be
the best blood purifier that has ever been
introduced 70 the general public. often
hear other manufacturers say that this is
as good as Ayers" but no one ever yet
heard it said that Ayers was "as good as
any other kind. They always set Ayers up
as the standard Of excellence."-R r.
BoYCE, Duluth, MINI.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The name of .. d. Peeler, of
Hudson township, is announced as
candidate for Sheriff, subject to the
democratic convention. Mr. PeeIer
was born in North Carolina, where
he spent his early manhood. In
1872 he came to Bates county and
located at his present home Ee has
been an untiring aed consistent
democrat all his life never boiling q
nominee or scratching a ticket. No
man in the county stands higher as
citizen and neighbor. He isalih
eral, broad-minied gentleman, hon
orable and upright in all his trans
actions, courteous TO all with whom
he comes in contact, clever and
accommodating. Dave Peeler has the
reputation of being true to his
friends, unyielding in his devotion
to duty and principle ard one who
would not knowingly commit a small
or mean act. He has an extended
acquaintance over the county, having
made the race for this Office twice
before and each time bad a very
strong following He is well quail.
fed and would make an excellent
officer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

That excellent gentleman, substan-
tial farmer and staunch democrat,
L. III. Smith, of Deep Water is in the
race for the democratic nomination
of Recorder of Deeds He was born
in Cherokee county, Alabama. He
enlisted in the Confederate army
in 1862, then young man and rem
dered distinguished service to
that cause under that great
general and idol Of the south,
Stonewall jackson. Was disabled in
line of duty at the battle of Cedar
Mountain, where he was captured
and laid in prison three months. He
came to Bates county in 1863 and
located in Deepwater township where
he has since resided. He has held the
Office OF Clerk and Assessor and was
member of the Township Board and
in every position he acquitted himself
with cedit and satisfaction to the
people. He has been an active dem
ocratic worker all his life He is
well qualified to perform the duties
of the Office, is an honorable upright
citizen, very clever and accommo
dating gentleman and his name
would add strength to the ticket.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The improvements on Rev Wat.
kins' home in the southern portion
of the city will soon be completed
when the reverend gentleman and
his excellent family will have one Of
the most model aud attractive real.
dences in the Prairie Queen. An.
pleton City journal.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Congress, without a dissenting
voice, voted confidence in McKinley's
patriotism in the sum of fifty million
dollars with promise of more on
demand. He, in return has placed
this country in a ridiculous attitude
before the nations of the earth.
Great is Hannaism!
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR RECORDER.

fOh RECORDER.
We are authorized to announce
j. T. WILLIAMS,
or Mt. Pleasant township, candidate for Re
corder, subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. NJ. SPR0UL,
of Howard township. as q candidate for tbs
nomination for Recorder of Bates county
subj ect to the free choice of the democratic
voters OF Bates county.
We are authorized to announce
j. G.. HALE,
OF Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate fel
Recorder, subject to the action of the demo
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
CHAS. NJ. BARKLEY.
eff Usage township. as candidate for Recorder
subject TO the action or the democratic county
convention.
We are authorized to announce
I'M. SMITH
OF Deep Water township. as candidate for
Recorder, subject to the action of the demo
cratic county convention.
We are authorized TO announce
GILES w. CLARDY,
Recorder. subject to the action of the demo-
eiatic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
NOAH NYHART
OF New Home township: candidate for Record
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
j. w. DUNCAN,
corder, subject to the action of the demo
cratic county convention.
We are auth orized to announce
j. w. CHOATE,
OF Spruce township, candidate for Recorder,
subject to the actien OF the democratic county
convention.
We are authorized to announce
H. o. MAXEY
OF Spruce township, as candidate for Re-
corder, subject to the action OF the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
T. K. Isle
OF MT. Pleasant township, as candidate for
Recorder, subject to the action OF the demo-
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
J. g. .CANTRELL,
ofShswnee township, as candidate for Record
er, subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
Z. X. WILSON.
or Elkhart township, candidate for Recorder,
subject to the action OF the democratic county
convention.
We are authorized te announce
ID. A. COLYEK,
or Mt. Pleasant township, a. candidate for
Recorder, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Congressman Dockery thus sums
up the Cuban question: I'VE have
given the President fifty million
dollars, now let him give Us results. 8"
That's the right talk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

When Mark Hanna predicted that
there would be no war, he either
had an inside tip or understood Nc
kinley's character better than most
of us.-Hsnry County Democrat.
Neither OF the above reasons are
correct He simply knew his own
influence with the President.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE

OIN y . DNL OF I NO bA Il.
We are authorized to announce
VIM. N. nALTON
of Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate for
Judge of Probate, subject to the action of the
democratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
j. FLETCHER SMITH,
or MI Pleasant township, as candidate for
Probate Judge, subject to the action OF the
democratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
nj, M, TUCKER,
OF Grand River township, candidate for Pro-
bate Judge, sub ect to the action of the demo
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH BARTON,
OF Usage township. as candidate for Prebate
Judge, subject to the action OF the democratic
county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

David A. Celyer is so we'll and fa-
vorsbly known to the people of
Bates county that mention of bis
name would seemingly be introduc-
ton enough. He has been a citizen
of our county since the early eieh-
ties, and no election has passed
since then that has not found him
actively at work in the fore front of
battle for the democratic party. He
served the people of this county for
two terms as sheriff and made as
efficient an officer as the county ever
had. He WAS at all times pleasant
and accommodating and treated
everybody right and alike while in
the discharge of his duty. He
served the city one term as alder.
man efficiently and we'll Mr.. Colyer
is an honorable, upright gentleman,
courteous and clever to all with
whom he comes in contact, has been
a consistent party worker all his
life and never sulks in his tent when
the party does not pursue the course
he thinks it should. He 10 asking
the nomination for Recorder, and
that he would make a good one goss
without the saying.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The United States government
exhibit at the Trans-Aississippi Elk
position viii excel by all odds that
made at any former Exposition. The
building alone will cost S70,e0O.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling
Means danger. 1t
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which purifies and
Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizes
The whole system.
Be sure TO get
Only Hoods.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The eastern bankers are petition
ing the President to prevent war at
all hazards.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The money power nominated and
elected Mckinley and it ia supposed
that he will be friendly to tina.
influence.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR PRESIDING JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce
j. w MCFADDEN
of Charlotte township, as candidate for Pre-
siding Judge of the county court, subject to
the action OF the democratic county conven-
tion.
We are authorized to announce
AARON HART
as candidate for Presiding Judge ofthe County
Court. subject TO the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
SAM WEST
of Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate for
Presiding Judge of the County Court subject
to the action of the democratic county conven-
tior.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR JUDGE OF COUNTY COURT.

NORTH DISTINCT.
We are authorized to announce
j. NJ. COLEMAN,
candidate for Judge of County Court for the
North District, subject 10 the action of the
democratic county convention.
SOUTH DIsTRICT.
We are authorized to announce
q. w. STITH,
OF Deep Water township as candidate for
Judge ofthe County Court for the South Dis
trict, subject TO Abe action of the democratic
county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Wall street is more powerful with
Mckinley than all the people of the
United States
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Beautiful Sea Shells

Every one admires them. Since
coming south 1 have received nu.
mereus inquiry from the northern
people for sea shells aud now l am
prepared to say yes. can send you
sea shells, for 1 have made quite a
collection of lovely shell, both from
our own coast, the coral reefs, and
some beautiful ones from the West
India Islands. 1 will mail a dozen,
no two alike, to any one who sends
q stamp for postage. Yours,
MRs. +. A. WARNER,
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Get More
and You
Get Less

Why is it every sarsapariIa
which tries to sell itself, ranges
itself against Ayers as the stand
ard ? Why is it that all have to
offer extra inducements - bigger
bottles, fancy wrappers, cheaper
price anything, everything, but
the one inducement of quality
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

Congressman John Simpkins, of
the Thirteenth District of Massa-
chusetts, died Saturday.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR TREASURER

FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
A. B. OWEN
OF Grand River township, as candidate for
Treasurer, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
j. 9. PIERCE,
or MT. Pleasant township, candidate for
Treasurer. subject to the action of the demo-
cratic county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Ayers


has never been equaled by any
cheap imitation of it, and quality
tells, Just as blood tells.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
Morgan Declares War.

New York, March, IS "A copy
righted dispatch from Washington
to the Evening Telegram says:
Senator Morgan has prepared a
declaration of war which he proposes
to introduce at the meeting of the
committee on foreign relations next
Wednesday. When Senator Morgan
was invited to the White House last
week he informed the president that
he would not hesitate ia declare war
against Spain without regard to the
Maine incident by offering . resolu
ton in committee Wednesday and
let the committee consider the sub
ject. He says he believes a majority
of the committee will favor such a
proposition Senator Frye Of Maine,
who is one of the most vigorous
members of the committee, says he
is in favor OF calling the committee
together at once and holding il in
session until it submits a report to
the senate in favor Of Cuban indie
pendence
There is considerable feeling
among senators that the President
has not strengthened his position
with Congress by the non. commital
tone OF his message to day.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

The militia was called out in
Houston, Texas, Monday to quen
the riotous street car strikers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK,

FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
u. A. WHITE,
OF shawnee township, candidate fer Circuit
Clerk subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
G. G. HENRY,
OF Pleasant Gap township. candidate for Cir
cu1t Clerk, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN L. THURMAN
81 Usage township, as candidate for Circuit
Clerk, subject to the action of the democratic
county convention,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

FOR COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
w. M. CRAWFORD,
as candidate for County Clerk, subject to the
action OF the democratic county convention
We are authorized to announce
s. L. BROADDUS.
OF Usage township, candidate for County
Clerk, subject to the action OF the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized to announce
S.W. s. CHILDS,
or Mt. Pleasant township, as candidate for
County Clerk. subject to the action of the dem
ocratic county convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR CORONER.

We are authorized to announce
DR.. C. A. LUsK,
or New Home township. as candidate for Cor
oner. subject to the action OF the democratic
county eonyention~
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHEkIFk.
We are authorized to announce
K. g, MUDD.
OF East Boone township, as candidate for
Sheriff. subject to the action of the democratic
county convention.
We are authorized ~ announce
ID. ID. PEELER,
ofHudEon township, az candidate for Sheriff,
subject 20 the action OF the democratic county
convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-31

FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized 10 announce
HARVEY c. CLARK
OF BIT. Pleasant township, as candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney. subject to the action OF
the democratic county convention.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-26

unnatural death just soon as clubs by
the score were organized, although there
were many formerly astute individuals
who had confidently predicted that bicy-
cling as fashionable exercise would never,
could never, go out of fashion.
And 1t never has, but it is an exception.
" The fate of tennis is wei known. Tennis
tournaments last season at many of the
watering places where they were part of
the summer gayety. We're utter failures.
The players did their best, and good play
ing it was, too. but there was not the
the limited audiences.
Tennis, however is not killed, only
'scotched," as it We're, and will have
opportunities it gives in amusement and
Irritation combined cannot even in these
work-aday times be ignored for long.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
Last season rumors were heard to the ef-
feet that croquet was coming into fashion
again. The English society papers had
much to say about the croquet party at
Lady This or Lady That's, and the smart
gowns worn were described at length. over
become fashionable but ii was certainly
long time, and this year the croquet lawns
the gardeners.
as an excuse, when excuse is needed but
the most convincing proof that the fashion
is coming in is that the dressmakers are
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-26
LETTERS LOSS NOT so GREAT.
It Is Thought They viii Not Exceed. His
Paper Gains

Chicago, June 25.-Leiter will come out
pccted This is the way that John ].
Mitchell of the Illinois Trust and Saving $
bank, put it Everything has been turn d
over and things are in good shape. There
win be a good salvage" he added.
Armour says that the more he looks
into Letters affairs the better they appear.
81 cannot say anything about how much
the losses will be, but l do not think that
they will be more than the profits. Mr.. L.
u. Letter will pay any difference that ex-
lists after all the trades are closed, if there
be any. l cannot say how much wheat
there is. 1t is scattered all over. and we
did not get hold of it until late. We are
selling it as fast as possible, and it will
not be hedged against in the pit
% l.. Y. Letter is taking a more hopeful
view of the situation, and says that affairs
very much better. He is a man of
few words, and what he says he means
Notwithstanding the assertions of. the par
ties best informed that there will be no
losses. the trade is of the belief that there
will be from 100000 to 100000 loss.
All the paper profits have disappeared
and others who have done business for
Letter say that they are unable to figure
any loss beyond the paper profits. The
latter were probably the largest that any
man ever had in the wheat trade, and to
have them disappear in two weeks shows
the precariousness of the bull leaders po-
sition.
The market opened at ~ to 2si cents adj
vance, but declined 3% on July and cents
on September Armour, Linn aid CudahY
have been the leading sellers, aud the early
buyers had to get out. The short interest
was well covered on the bulge, and the
market had little support.