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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18
REVOLUTIONARY TACTICS :.

The convention Is the nlgnest
tribunal in party organization To
| il all party differences must be
referred and settled. Revolution
is the only resource left it's members
who are dissatisfied with the actions
of the party convention. There is
no power in the party that can set
aside the actions of the convection.
This is so plain that it is like repeat
ing axioms.
The populists of Bates county
held delegate convention some
time ago and nominated a ticket
and adopted resolutions fer their
guidance. One of the resolutions Of
that convention provided for the
filling OF the ticket in case vacan
cy should occur. It was in no am
bipuous or uncertain terms Il
said explicitly that any or all vas
cancies occurring on the ticket
could be filled by the central com
mittee, provided the candidate 80
named must be 9 middle-of-the
road populist.
Such a resolution was adopted
for the purpose OF preventing
fusion with the republicans, which
was being attempted by faction OF
the party. There were never aoy
questions raised as TO the regularity
Of this convention. Il was called by
the chairman and secretary of the
central committee and it's proceed
ings were in order. There is no
power within the populist party to
reverse or change the actions OF this
convention, unless every candidate
nominated should withdraw and
necessitate the calling Of new con
vention, when it would take prece
dent, or by the action Indicated IN
the beginning of this article revolu
ton. Last week the central com
nittee of that party met and by
vote of 10 to decided to ignore
the actions of its convention aud to
favor an allianc go with the republi
cans in Bates county.
This action of the popuIist com
mittee is the most absolute bOssism
ever attempted by any committee
or set of men in any other political
party in this county If such actions
| can stand. then these is no further
use for farmers leaving their crops
to attend conventions. A few men
constituting the central committee
will tell them whit they should ani
must do, and nominate their ticket
for them We predict that the self.
respecting populists of Bates county
will hesitate before permitting them
sci YES to be controlled and used 10
this manner by their committee
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

VIM. j. Stone is rapidly broad
epiDg into the most commanding
figure in national politics-on the
Democratic side, at least. He is BY
long odds the most brilliantly able
man this side of the Mississippi
river, aud his talents. both as a
statesman and political leader. are
challenging the attention of the
whole country.-Jetferson City
Tribune
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

Sthephen A. Douglas, the son of
a famous father, has formerly left
the Republican party and joined the
Democratic party because it is the
party of the people" Mr. Douglas
resides in Chicago. This interest
ing item is respectfully referred to
MIR. Leslie Orear of Saline county,
Mo
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

Mrs. Nancy Stevenson. mother of
Hon. Adlai E. Stevenson, former
vice president, Is very i'll at her son g
residence in Bloomington, Illinois,
and is believed to be in a critical
condition. She is almost 80 years
old and has been in excellent health
until a few days ago
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18
Bodies Of Sp.n,nri- Burned .

Santiago de Cuo+. Aug. Is The
embarkation Of Spanish prisoners
is being pushed with great activity.
This is rendered imperative by their
horrible condition. The mortality is
SO great in the Spanish camp, where
disease is rampant, that no longer
are the dead buried A fzneral
pire of ten or twelve dead bodies 10
made, saturated with kerosene and
and set fire to, cremsting the bodies
in the open air.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

The last battle of the war between
the United States and Spain was
fought at Asomanta, near Aibonito,
Porto Rico. One American soldier
was killed and quite a number
wounded. The battle was fought
with artillery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

William AcCuIIY.
The state democratic convention
was called TO ord-r in the Bald win
opera house at Springfield last
V'edn siay morning at IL o'clock
by Sal B. Cook, chairman Of the
state c ,mmittee.
Prayer Wa offered by Rev. c. C.
Wood, Of Springfield.
Chairman Cook introduced Con-
gresham R. 2. Bland as temporary
chairman. MIR Bland spoke at some
length, and heIl the close attention
of the convention, but when be de-
clared that be was not in favor Of
anpexing either Porto Rico or Cuba
it was apparent that the majority of
the delegates were not with him.
After al address Of welcome by
Mayor Hall, OF Spring field, the com
mittees were appointed
Following is the committee named
to shape the platform: " S. Mc
Clintock of Marion county, J. y
Johnson of Linn, J. W Alexander
of Davies, r. @ Woodson of Blu,
chanan, Mark L. Hall Ct Jackson, S
w. Dooley of Bates, Samuel Davis
of Saline, D. W. Shackleford of
Cooper, G. r Mcfarland of Audrain,
James McCafferty of St Louis,
Harry B. Hall OF St Louis, j. NJ
Lewis OF St Louis W. r Shuck of
Shannon, Albert Derair of Scott and
W. p Skinner of lawrence.
The convention was addressed by
ex Governor Stone, Mr. Bal and
Congressman Dockery.
It was apparent from start to
finish that it was Store convention,
asd every appearance Of that states
man or mention Of his name called
forth loud and enthusiastic cheering.
He took issue with Mr.. Bland and
strongly advocated the annexation
Of Porto Rico and adjacent islands,
of building the Nicaragua canal and
establishing coalipg stations in the
Philippines
The committee on permanent or
ganization reported as follows:
NJ. E Benton of Jasper, perma
nent chairman; F. Mitchim of
Potosi, secretary, and an assistant
secretary chosen from each congress.
sional district. JEFF Pollard of St.
Louis was made reading clerk; Tom
Wand OF S.. Louis sergeant-at arms,
with assistants from each congress
sional district
Nominations far supreme Judge
being next in order, Nike Moran
placed the name Of Judge Henry II.
Ramey before the convention.
Congressman DeArmond Of Bates
county placed Judge Noah u. Givan
IL nomination.
Senator frank Farris of Crawford
county placed Judge Marsball in
nomination in a howery speech.
William j. Stone dominated judge
Leroy P. Valiant.
John " Halliburton was placed
IN nomination for the sort term bv
Chairman Benton
The result of the first ballot was:
Valiant 1874; Marshall 374!1; Ramey
247; Givan 2333; Halliburton 23I1.
The Bates county delegation or
ganized by electing J. D. Allen its
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

The senatorial convention for this
district convened at EIDorado
Springs yesterday. The district is
composed Of the counties of Bates,
Henry, st. Clair and Cedar. Each
county has candidate. Bates will
present the name of ". o. jackson.
At the time Of going to press with
the TIMEs nothing had been heard
from the action Of the convention.
but from indications Alr. Jackson
stood the best show of being the
nominee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

The dispatches state Gen. Blanco.
commander of the Spanish forces in
Havana, has resigned The reason s
given by Gen, Blanco for resigning
is that he does not want to superin-
tend the evacuation of Cuba
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

In the election held in Alabama
and Tennessee, the democrats swept
everything. The result will be the
same in Missouri in November.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18
get Ayers
SaPSdpaPlIIa
which is made wholly from the be'
root imported from Honduras
Notlce To Contractor.

Notice H. hereby given, that ! will, fipa
east front door Of the court house Al Bsl
Mo, on
Tuesday, September 9Th, lsN,
let by public outcry 10 lowest bidder nan
for raising iron bridge across hani
CygDss river near Nyhart, No. Pan
specifications will be on nle nj letting AZ
post of dfty dollars will he required o. sra
ful bidder TO secure hilinE Of bond.
H. +. JOINsQA,
3g-td Bridge COmmitf@e
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

CUntA "hu AAu luStIuCbcQ QIOl TO cast
the vote on all questions as q unit.
He cast 10 votes for Marshall and
10 for Givan.
Marshall was declared the nomi-
nee for the long term and Valiant
for the short term.
The names of VIM. T. Darlington
and T. L. Spencer were placed in
nomination for superintendent of
Public Schools. The ballot stood:
Darlington 1881. Spencer 2371.
Bates county's solid vote went to
Darlington.
The names of the following gen
tlemen were put before the conven-
ton for railroad commissioner: VIM.
E McCulIy, Ben F. Bourne, Jas. F.
Geary, George ". Trigg, James
Cowgirl, Joseph W. Mercer, W. G.
Bronaugh, Joseph p. Harrington. r.
P. Beck. Tom King, II. A Forgey,
o L. Munger, W. S johnson, J. B.
Blakemore. DR. r J. Smith, DR.. G
W. Harrison
A rule was adopted to drop the
candidate having the lowest vote
after the Pad ballot.
On the Sth ballot nomination
was made, the vote being McCully
37S!, Cowgirl 156, Harrington los,
Mercer 81. Bronaugh was dropped
on the 7th ballot. Bates county
voted her 10 votes for him as long
as he was in the race On the last
ballot we voted 5 for Herringt ton
and for Mercer
The platform as adopted appears
in another column. S b Cook was
re elected chairman OF the central
committee.
CENTRAL Committeeman
First--O G Clay, Lewis county; z
T Crawford, Putnam.
Second-N ] Winters, Sullivan:
Virgil Conklin, Carroll.
Third n Ssllee, Harrison; John
Murray, Clay.
Fourth-A B Duncan, Buchanau:
F Zachery, Holt
Fifth-F P Walsh, jackson; Isaac
Neal, Lafayette
Sixth-W P Cruise, Cedar; A
Hickman, johnson.
Seventh-Dr E 81 Chinn, Boone;
E Y Mitchell, Green.
Eighth 81 Edwards, Cole; Jas
Bradshaw, Lsclede.
Ninth o Alliton, Rails; Ed
Glenn OF Pike.
Tenth-Henry Quellmalz, st.
Louis: J E Hereford, st. Louis
Louis county.
Eleventh-Thos Ward, st. Louis;
T z Barrett, st. Louis.
Twelfth-B F Brady, st. Louis;
" ] Flynn, st. Louis
Thirteenth-J Carly, Wayne;
SAM Dickey, Webster.
Fourteensh-P B Moore, Aissis-
ippi; C D Elkin, Christian.
FIfseenth-Gilbert Barbse, Jas
per; II g Davis, Lawrence.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

John Bassett Moore, First Assist
ant Secretary Of State, will be
appointed secretary of the peace
commission, which is to meet in
Paris.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18


Representatives, B. Ellis.
Recorder-P K. Wilson.
Treasurer-A. p. owen.
County Clerks. !. 5rosddas-
Sheriff.. &. Mudd.
Circuit Clerk. T. Thurman.
Probate Judge-W. III. Dalton
Presiding Judge-Sam West.
Prosecuting Attorney-H. c. CLARK.
Coroner-Dr. c. A. Lask-
Judge of North Dist. d. Wlmsats.
Judge Of South DIst.-G. w. it'll.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

Judge DeArmond would make an
ideal z. S. Senator. He,is a clean,
brave, progressive man in every
seuse.-Rich Hill Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

1t only took America lis days to
lick Spain and sink 35 of her best
war vessels
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

The war is over and we are all
glad of it. Now remove the war
revenue act aud tighten upi.heltaxes
on the people.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

Senator Jones, chairman of the
national democratic committee, says
silver will be the issue,in 1899.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

The democratic majority in Ala
bama was $1,000.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18

FOE BEST-A pleasant, furnished
room, one block from square. En-
quire at this Office.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18
STRONG STATE TICKET.
The Democratic State Conyen-
ton Did It's Work Well.
A Platform Which Will Receive The
Hearty Eadors-m ant Of Democrats.

For Supreme Judge
Long term. WIN. c. Marshall.
Short term. Levy p. valiant.
For Superintendent Public Schools
William I. Carrigan.
For Railroad COMMISSIONER
William e AcCuIIY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18
War Sum- mary.

War began. .....April 81, 1898
War closes. Aug. Il, 1895
Duration Of hostilities lis days.
Expense of actual war Sal, OeO, 900.
Americans killed 5e3
Americans wounded ....I465
Spanisrds killed. ........2I99
SPaniards wounde1.........2,94s
Vessels destroyed American. 0
Vessels destroyed SPANISH. Sc
Territory lost by Spain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-08-18
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

eth aist-D. a. DsArmond.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
Of unquestiOnable

To all int-nts and purposes autoblo-
graphical . in that Bismarck person.
ally inspired it, and himself read, corrected.
added to and subtracted from the proofs
1t covers that most interesting period OF
Bismarck'S life-the Latter part OF il. Geo
Cary EggIeStOn.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
A truly

This truly monumental work Will ne
recognized as in some respects, the most
important addition yet made to the Bis
marckian Library. That there remains any
thing more important to be added hereafter
is certainly questionable. '-EreniRs Tex
gyabh, Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
indisputable

lone Of the most remarkable literary
products Of the wear. The book, how
ever, will be necessary for any future study
of European history during the BiSmarckan
period. for the general accuracy Of DR..
Buschs revelations is indSputable. The
Tr,bune. Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
unapproaChable

Probably nothing will ever be published
which can approach these volumes OF buScn
in their quality OF rejecting literally ana
faithfully the manner. mental habit, ana
general point of view OF the great German
statesman. Albert Shaw in 7he Reriew
at ReyleuS
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
the important

by far the most important contribution
yet made to Bismarck life. Alto
gether these exceptionally delightful me-
moirS afford picture that can never be RI
vailed. 1t is not too much to say
that the political history OF Germany during
this century, and probably also that OF tu-
rope, cannot now be written without H.
Boston HerlII
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
TRUTHFUL,

1T still seems doubtful whether the old
Chancellor ever had the strength or tne pa
tlence to write those memoirs, to WFilch nc
originally intended to devote the enioroed
leisure OF his latter years. Nor could even
an autobiography impair the value OF the
rugged and pitiIcsSly truthful picture ~hiCa
DR. Busch has painted. '-Lifrdfnre.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
for interest,",

"It will probably never be surpassed as
revelation of the character Of Prince Bis
marck, and this makes it especially inter
esting at the present time. - me HffaIR
Boston
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
are interesting,

There is no need to encourage students
Of modern history and politics TO read these
memoirs Of DR.. Busch. In any case
they will be eagerly devoured in Germany,
France, England, and Amelica-indeed in
every nook and corner Oft civilized world
thcv will be read and discussed with keen
interest '-Rerlelr Of Re1IeWs
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
book of the year.;

These volumes will always be mine
of wealth for the future historian, ard will
throw light on the formative period OF the
German Empire that can never bc dlmmed.
-DNp Easl6. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
often startling.

The most sensational book that has 1p
pcared in many day is Bismarck, by DR..
Moritz Busch. Some OF the reVea-
tons are startling. -Tks CaH San Fran
cisco
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
invaluable.

Zone can only give faint idea Of the
wealth Of anecdote in this work and OF It's
permanent value as historical material Of the
conversations here recorded. - 1hs Chfou
leLe. San francisco.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
as history

The confidential nature Of much Of III
political information is Obvious. rs pre-
eminent value. however, is as biography
the glowing picture of 4 very human Titan
by a man who loved him. The ONho0k
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
impressive,

The gigantic figure of Bismarck !'n-
posed itself upon him with such lofce tnat
we gain in spite OF the lndeatIgabe re-
porter, powerful impression. -- me
Trihnue
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
and lifelike.

In Busch'S pages the figure Of Tho
famous Chancellor rises with llfclike vigoT
and color and the surroundings and his
torical background are skilfully drawn. -
The Sun, New York.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
The Great,

I've Sc no more important announce
ment in sound literature for the year than
this memorial Of the most striking figure on
the European stage since Napoleon. -lhs
SMn. BatimOrc.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
Its revelations

The first authority respecting the
thoughts. opinions, wishes, and purposes OF
the Chancellor. as shown in the familiar IN
tercourse of private life. The revelations are
frank and unreServed '-EVsnIng Telegraph
Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
authority, and

Tn. Prince indeed. may be said to have
been colIaborateur with DR.. Busch IN the
preparation OF the earliest manuscript Tor
the press. - me Snn New York.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
exceedingly

Or BuSch'S earnestneSS and absorption
in tus subjects lend to his narrative vivid
ness and realism that make it exceedingly
attractive. 1t is human document
of imperial proportions and fascinating
quality '-Br0OkiU DaUp Eagk,
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
AS a Portrait

"Dr. Busch is an admirable Laconteuf.
and you get vivid impression ol BISi''a'Ik
who was the really great man ol tne 'd>'
half of the present century. - me H'Ve'-
t,Ser, Boston
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
monumental work

lit will be seen that this is book deS
tined 20 make sensation, not only in dplo-
matte circles. but in the literary field. -
COmmfrCiai Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
attractive.

We must accept these Memoirs as at
any rate authoritative. In everything that
relates to the personality Of Bismarck he is
eminently worth reading. The Tribune.
New York.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
Trustworthy
but annoying.

'.iu tie German pres, quite storm o. ang.' has
arisen At the information given in the supposed utter
snces OF Prince Bismarck Just published by montr
Busch "-Di' RtlehSgrh,, Vienna.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
picture of the man.

But the volumes will secure attention j: east
much on account Of the pictures they contain OF Bis
nack the as for what they tell Us Of Bismarck the
statesman "-Stoitman.
New-York tribune., 1898-10-23
Undoubtedly genuine

tn: genuInencsS Of Buschi work clnnot Be doubted.
for the sayings put in the ex-ChsncelorS mouth bear
only too well his stamp and the vndctiye spirit appa-
.nt in nearly every line IS itself so to say proof Of
their authenticity '-Di: LgI1'm1AoH, Vienna
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-02

Wsterville Mail: The Mail had oc-
casion last fall TO remark upon the fact
that the old-fashioned State fair
seemed to have had Its day and in place
of IL had come the all-round "show,"
embracing scores OF attractions that
have greater drawing power than fat
cattle or big pumpkins or agricultural
implements. The Bangor fair people
were the first TO discover that the crowds
did not want agricultural fairs at Ban
gor, but q circus, and they at once
proiited by their discovery. There were
immense crowds at the Bangor fair, last
fall, but there was hardly anything on
the grounds to indicate that the oc-
casion Was an agricultural fair. Now IL
appears that the officials OF the Maine
State fair have walked up to the fact that
Bangor WAS wise Ia her treatment OF the
situation last fall and at Lewiston this
wear there will be the same sort OF SEN
sstional attractions that made the Ban
sor fair 80 successful last year. What
the effect Of this tendency to make OF
these annual events source OF amuse-
ment only remains to be seen. Ii is
probable that sooner or later reaction
will tend to restore In q measure the In
fiuence Of the old-time agricultural part
of the exhibition, but this IL by no means
certain. 1t Is possible that the average
farmer prefers TO extend his knowledge
of agricultural matters than giving hi;
attention to them at the time OF the fairs
and would rather give himself up to ot
entertained by the novelties presented
We shall see.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-02
o,scoveReo az A WOMAN.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady 10 this
country. "Disease fastened Its clutches
upen her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She iually discovered . way to
recovery by purchasing Of as bottle OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, and was 90 much relieved on tax
Ing first dose that she slept all night;
and with two bottles has been absolutely
cured. Her name IL Mrs. Luther Lutz.
Thus writes w. C. Hamnick 4 Co., OF
shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at
Shurtlers Pharmacy. Regular size 81
cents and el.00. Every bottle gaaran-
TED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-02

In the United States district court last
week Judge Webb made M important
order. creating under the new bank
ruptcy law the referee districts for the
state OF Maine. With two exceptions,
each OF the counties is made q referee
district, the exceptions being Oxford and
York counties, each OF which Is divided
into two districts.
The order is as follows: Pursuant 70
authority conferred on this court by ian
act To establish uniform system OF
bankruptcy throughout the United
Ststes," approved July l, 1888, districts
for referees In bankruptcy within the
district of Maine, are designated and
defined TO continue until modified by
further order as follows:
The western district of Oxford County
comprises the following towns: Upton,
Grafton, Riley, Newry, Bethel. Hanover,
Woodstock, Gilead, Mason, Albany.
Greenwood, Stow, Stoneham, Lowell,
Waterford, Norway, Paris, Sweden, Ok
ford, Hebron, Fryeburg. Denmark
Brownfield, Porter, Hiram and Fryeburg
Academy Grant and Batchelder's Grant.
The eastern district Of Oxford County
comprises: Rumford, Buckheld, Sumner,
Hartford, Canton, Peru, Dixfield,
Mexico, Andover, Byron, Roxbury,
Franklin aud Milton Plantations.
Judge Webb has appointed Hon. Geo.
A. Wilson Of South Paris as referee for
the western district and Hon. George ID,
Bisbee Of Rumford Falls as referee for
the eastern district Of Oxford County.
The following circular letter has been
received by Mr.. Davis, the clerk Of the
United States district court:
Subsection 80 of the U. s. bank.
ruptcy law Of 1898, copy Of which Is sent
you herewith, provides that all neces sary
rules, forms and orders as TO procedure
and for carrying this act into force and
effect shall be prescribed, and may be
amended from time to time, by the su.
preme court Of the United States" The
court had adjourned for the term at The
time Of the passage of this act and will
not be in session again until the tenth
day Of October next, and, consequently,
no action can be taken by the court
under the above quoted section, before
that date. Please notify the bar Of
your court of this fact.
Very respectfully,
JAMES Fl. MCKINNEY.
Clerk Supreme Court, U. s.