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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
AMERICA WANTS THEM ALL
Controversy Over Ownership of Two
Nagrant Philippine Islands

Washington. d. C.. Nov. Be
cause the cessiOn of the islands of
Cibitu and Cagayen of the Philippine
archipelago must be ratified by the
senate of the United States the
OFFICIALS of the state department
positively decline to discuss the
transfer which was referred yester-
day TO the Spanish premier. Still
the fact il not conte led and was sent
out in these dispatches about two
months ago, that the transfer has
been arranged as far "a the executive
branch OF our government could
effect it, The state department
officials regard the islands a. ahso-
lutelv necessary To complete Ameri-
can sovereignty in the Philippines
Lying as they do 10 the southwest
OF the main group of islands. and in
one OF tie most important channel,
of communication. II would be ii
the eyes OF the department, a most
dangerous course to allow them u
fall into the hands OF another power
and thus constitute a permanent
menace TO American sovereignty il
the Philippines. They We're exclude,
from the original cessiou by tn
geographical boundaries laid dow
in the treaty.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

The readers OF this paper will be pleas
ed TO learn that there is az least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able 10 cnre in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known TO the medical
paternity. Ca.arrh being constitution
disease, requires, constitutional
reatnent Halls C9tarrh Cure is taken
nternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces or the sys-
tam, thereby DESTROYING the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing ifs work.
The proprietors have 20 much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that IL
tails 10 cure. Send tor list OF testimon-
iais Address T. J. CHENEY 81 Co.,
Toledo, o. gaS- Sold bv druggis t7So.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
Mr.. Bryan's Great Campaign.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
As for the democratic candidate, it
must be said that he has labored as
no candidate ever labored for the sue
cess OF the democratic cause. He had
something more than his personal
interests to subserve. He was seri-
ously impressed with the dangers to
American institutions that fell like
shadows over the republic. Possibly
he magnified the Importance of some
of them: but though he has been sac
rificed, he has succeeded i'll awaken
ing the American people to the exist
ence OF dangers that are undenia bic.
There can he no doubt that great
good will come to the people by rea-
son OF the campaign which William J.
BRYAN has made He has i'll the first
place succeeded III thoroughly fright
ening the leading harpies of the re-
publican party Mr.. Mckinley and
those who surround him know that
as the result OF Bryan > talks to the
people, they will have to walk cir
cumspectly. Spoliation will have to
be very artistically disguised. Some
thing must be done to curtall the
opera tiOns of the trusts Mr.. Bryan
has shown the people what they are
entitled to, and the republican ad-
ministration is going to be held to II
rigid account.
No man could have performed "a
greater service for his country than
Mr.. Bryan has done III his illuminate
ing canvass; and though he falls in
the conflict, he will have the salts
faction of knowing that his words
will help TO mold the national senti-
ment in the direction of a higher ma
tional life As for the democratic
party it accepts its defeat philosphi-
cally. 1t has lost battles before. and
will probably lose tiIem again, but
the day after defeat it will be found
gathering together it's scattered leg
ions and making ready for the next
| battle.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
WARDELL COLLECTED HIS HATS.
Posted Seven LoOscrS in His Window
Until They Paid Their Bets.

Macon. Mo. Nov. 9.-ThOmas f.
Wardell, prominent business man
of Macon. won seven hats on the
election. Most of the parties with
whom he bet were members of the
Methodist Church. Today he put a
large placard containing the names
of those who had not paid up in the
large window in front of his office.
A highly interested crowd imme-
diately gathered around the unique
attraction, and the losers soon saw
the only way they could get out of it
and square themselves with the
church was to settle up. Then the
sign was hauled down. Mr.. Nardell
now has seven stylish winter hats
that cost somebody s. apiece.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
CONSOLATION FOR A DEFEAT.
National Committeeman Guffey Owns
an Oil Well That Has Begun to
GuSh at the Rate of 10000


Pittsburg, Nov. 9.-DemOcrat tic
National Committeeman NJ. Guffey
may not have figured out very well
in the national issues settled Tues
day, but he received a telegram today
that put him in good humor
An oil well which he has been drill
ing in Lewis County, W. Va. began
to flow, and in the first 40 minutes
made a record of25O barrels an hour
The well is located Just Il half mile
west of the sensational COpley Gush-
er.
If the we'll continues flowing at that
rate it will be worth at to-day's quo
tations $4,000 Il day.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.
Dickinson Of Henry County a Strong
Probability for the Speakership.


The Democrats are likely to make
short work OF organizing the house
OF representatives in the next Mis-.
souri, assembly. The speakership
contest seems to have mario wed
down to fight between G.. {. Dick
inson OF Henry county and j II.
WhitecOtton of Monroe, which means
Dickinson at the finish, because
WhitecOtton is disturber. and the
big party leaders will take "A hand in
the contest rather than let him be
speaker.
". ID. Hamilton of Daviess is "A
candidate and so is Peter Huck of
Ste. Genevieve Hamilton has been
Dockerys close friend for many
years, living in Gallatin most of his
life and is one OF the best debaters
the Democrats have had i'll the house
in years. 1t was reported at first
that he would have the support OF
Mr.. Dockery. but Il story was circu-
lated later that ii Mr. Dockery had
anything to say on the subject il
would be in favor of Hamilton re-
manning on the floor of the house.
where lie would be useful in debate
Huck was III the last assembly and
could be made speaker il J. N
Seibert. who lives near him in South,
east Missouri should take n notion
to press Huck forward. Dickinson
| is the only candidate who was not q
member OF the last assembly auC
this. together with the fact that h,
is man OF much ability, has mad,
him the favorite
! Joseph Shelby of Kansas City is t
candidate for chief engrOssing clerk
one OF the most important places il
the house. He seemed to have tn
office almost beyond doubt unit
Jackson county went Republican
but he is still in the race with Il fai
chance. Major Henry Newman
hopes to be chief clerk again, but i
is not often that chief clerk of tn
house is re elected He has so niue
patronage that he makes enemies
Newman had lively time while b
was chief clerk
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
PEORIA MONUMENT NAY BE SOLD.
Finest Shaft in the Country is Not
Paid for and Creditors Are De-
handing Their $4,000.

Peoria. H., Nov. S.-The soldiers
aud sailors monument, one OF the
finest marble shafts in the country,
erected somewhat more than a year
ago. at a cost of almost $4,000,
and dedicated by President Mckin-
lev. NAV be sold because Of the ina
bility of the committee in charge TO
raise S13. 900 still due on it.
\ proposition to pay the balance
on the monument out OF the county
fund was submitted 70 the voters at
the election held Tuesday and the
vote was a negative one The cOun-
ty has already given $4,000 TO the
monument fund and the city has
given like amount
Now the managers have an offer oil
$40 900 more than the shaft cost
and the understanding il that it will
be sold unless something Is done by
the citizens OF Peoria to raise the
balance.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
More Chinese Heads Fall.

Pekin, Nov 6, via Shanghai. Nov.
9.-Four of the leading officials of
Pao Ting Flu. including Ting Yang.
the acting viceroy of Pechili, and
General kuswing, were put TO death
November under the sentence i'm
posed by the tribunal OF the allies.
Renewed reports of the death OF the
empress dowager are in circulation.
but they lack verifcation and are
iiScredited
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
GERMANS RIVAL THE B0XERS.
MercileSs Slaughter of Natives Re-
ported From China.

Berlin. Nov S.-Thc papers con
tinue to print letters from German
soldiers in China showing the terrible
atrocities committed by German
troops. \ letter printed today de
scribes the capture OF "a certain vii
lage.
"Bavonets were fixed and our
lieutenant was commanded 70 shoot
down or bayonet everybody in sight.
During the night many Chinese were
killed. including IA woman and a
child.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

So much is written for the guild
anoe OF the hostess in affairs pertain
ing 10 the entertainment of her
guests. The subject IL of such vital
interest and Importance that il has
created, as Dscessities always do, the
need OF "A special guide and teacher
10 instruct Der in company man
ners To well-bred people this n
superfluous and absurd. of course
To be natural in all things is de-
sirable. il il does not partake of the
nature of the savage. Studied man
ners lack the cordiality and genial
warmth that will make the poorest
meal an enjoyable feast where the
atmosphere hreathes rest and com
/ fort and the many chambers seem
! full OF welcOmenrSs The sweet and
gracious courtesy that dispenses IA
wholesome air and genial light upon
all. and gives lis owner passport
around the globe. cannot h. ac-
quired in few brietlessons 1t must
be a. natural 10 one a the net Of
breat hing.
That favorable surroundings have
much TO do with developing I he
finer qualities in man cannot Toe
questioned The soul Is very sus-
ceptible 10 it, environments. The
refining influences oi people or in
dividual begins first in their eating.
Mothers should keep this fact ever in
view i'm beginning the training OF
their children. These little creatures
do not naturally possess a bird-like
daintineSs in eating. But precept
. upon precept, and. more than all
else. example upon example. must
be set before them every day. Ii the
same care and nicely is observed in
ordering the table each day as when
, company IL expected. and the nice
little courtesies and consideration
observed toward the family mem
bers as are considered due our guests,
there would he no thought or oc-
casion for nervous tremors when the
!, necessity of entertaining or being en-
tertained might subject you to criti-
cIsm. II dainty and careful service
- required little longer time at the
table. so much better for all; it will
: not take more time than should be
given to eating properly The
mother should impress il upon her
family that the table is not mere
feeding place, and eating simply IA
: part OF the unavoidable daily routine
to be gone through with az eXpedi-
tiouslv as possible.
Such ideas IA not time to eat are
10 foolish as we'll as unwise, and the
- very poorest sort OF economy. The
dinner hour. at least. should b.
/ welcomed by all the family circle "a
n time of reaction for mind and body
p AMI should be held in the light Of "a
= family institution, whore food for
; mind and body comes in pleasant
% and wholesome form, amid cheerful
q and happy surroundings.
No danger of the young people
trained amid such harmonious con.
y ditions being guilty of any faux pas
y when subject to the g1aring light oI
b. public opinion. If manners make
c, the man. it is certainly true that
10 table manners play very impor
tant part in the work.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
ENGL AND MUST SUPPRESS
JUNTA AT Hong KONG.
Must Manage His lnsurrec-
ton From Some Other Point, Wash
ingtOn Authorities say.

Washington, ID. C., Nov. S.-Great
Britain will be requested by the
government to suppress the Filipino
junta at Hong Kong. The admins
tratiOn has had this in cOntempla-
tiOn for some time. and now that no
political obstacle presents itself, the
action is to he taken without delay.
Secretary Hay has already been
advised OF the administration :
wishes in the matter. He will direct
Ambassador Choate to represent to
the British government that the
Filipinos are maintaining u iunta at
Hong Kong for the purpose of aid
ing FilipinOs in their rebelli on
against the authority OF the Unite d
States i'll the Philippines. and that
they are practically makind Hong
X ong a base OF supplies for the in
surrectionists
Objection will be based on the
ground OF violation of the laws of
neutrality. Great Britain is expected
to promptly comply with the re-
quest.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
To REMOVE WRECK OF MAINE
s nken Vessel viii Be Taken Apart
Piece By Piece.

Havana, Nov. Chaplain of the
Port Young has asked the govern
rnent 10 refuse any and all proposals
looking to the removal Of the United
States battleship Maine by explo-
siyes. Last year these firms offered
TO remove the hull of the battleship
in return for the material. but there
has always been - strong objection
u the Use Of dynamite becau-e Of the
probabilities that Their. ere portions
of bodies still IN the wrers and ia"
authorities. 81 course shrink from
tie idea Df deze.ration.
\ scheme ha- been submitted in
vOlyin@ the construction 81 II Golfer
dam. the pumping out - the water
and taking 81 the wreck apart and
work on this line wiil probably begin
next month
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
Russia ; Grab at Tien Tsin.

TEN Tein. via Shanghai, Nov. s.
Gen. Linevitch. the commander Of
the Russian troops. has officially no.
titled tie foreign consuls. through
the Russian consul. that the land on
the river side opposite the British
and German settlements has been an
nexed to Russia byright 81 conquest.
Unless all foreign owners of property
Immediately deposit documents
proving their ownership. no claims
will be entertained. Much railroad
property as we'll as the east arsenal
is included in the territory annexed
by Russia. The consuls viii protest
against the annexation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
Harhine sweetens III

Herbine sweetens the breath.
briohtens the eyes and clears the
without the slightest i'll
effects whatever. and ensures the
natural bloom Of health Price 30
cents. For sale 10y FL. l. Tucker.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
M'KINLEY CARRIES NEBRASKA.
Plurality Probably oooo; Legislature
Nav BE Republican.

Omaha, Neb.. Nov. 9--Almost
complete returns give Mckinley IA
plurality in Nebraska Of over 5000.
The Republican state ticket Is elected
by from 1900 to 2OOO. The Repub-
Leans elect congressman in the First
and second. aud the fusionists in the
Third. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth dis
tricts. The legislature, the returns
on which are not yet completed, will
probably stand:
Senate-Republicans, 1G:fusionists
/ ): vacant. |.
House-Republicans. u: fusionists
| 10.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

See two girls in another column gathering
grapes for Sp-er's wine. Read all all about
them. Speer's wines are uneXceiied by any
in the world.
American Institute Farmers Club.
Report the wines of Alfred Speer. OF Psssaic,
New jersey. the most reliable ana his OpOrto
Grape Wine as superior to any in the world.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

Stops the Cold and Works off the
Cold.
Laxative BromO-Quinine Tablets
cure "a cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price - cents.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

Walter Williams OF the Columbia
Herald has been elected grand orator
OF the Masonic grand lodge OF Mis-
souri,.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure, E. ". Groves sig
nature is on each box pc.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

The country editors who were TO
elect Dockerv by 10000 think one
hall that majority i pretty good.
considering.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

Buchanan county and St Joseph
will have to get along with the old
iail until the next election.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

Miss Laura Vaughn Of Paris com
mitted suicide by drinking carbolic
acid. She was - years old.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

The Mexico Ledger says that most
of its campaign BOOSTERS turned out
to be hens.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15

John JamisOn of Rich Hill saws he
is in favor Of sending Bill Phelps to
New York next time.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
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This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Br0mo=Quinine Tablets
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-15
WALTON TRUST COMPANY,
Butler, Missouri.


has Real Estate at rates OF
interest Bates County No delay
Payers payable here
We have complete Lands and Town Lots
County, Walton and kept up with
The County Records daily Complete furnished to Real
tie in reasonable
RATE especially invited TO
FRANK ALIEN sacratarv VIM E. WALTON, President.
CA ALIEN Assistant secv T. J WRIGHT, sVice President.
WELDON YATES, Abacter. J. BROWN WALTON Boodkeeser
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-21
CAN'T REMOVE TO FEDERAL
COURT.

The case of Chesapeake q Ohio Rail-
way Company VS.. Dixon, reported in
the Supreme Court Reporter, Vol. p,
No. 3, of December Is, 1900, is very
important one in it's effect upon the
removal of causes to the Federal
courts. One Dixon was killed at
railway crossing. Instead of bringing
suit against the railroad alone the
administrator joined in his suit claim
of damages against the engineer and
fireman, the employees of the company
whose negligence, it was alleged
caused Dixon's death. The suit was
brought in the State courts of Ken
lucky and the railroad attempted to
remove it to the Federal court, but as
the engineer and fireman each lived in
Kentucky, the Supreme Court of the
United States decided the suit was
not severable, and the railroad could
not remove it, and affirmed the deci-
sion of the Court of Appeals OF Ken
lucky against the railroad.
The kentucky statute is not just
like our North Carolina statute, Civ
ing right of action for wrongful
death. If a statute can be framed
which will give such a right of action
as will prevent the removal of cases
of this character to the Federal court,
it will be a very wise piece of legisla-
ton. The statute should of course
provide that if the judgment is paid
by the railroad, the liability of the
employees shall cease. This will be
simply an application of the rule that
there is no contribution between joint
tort feazors-if one joint tort feazor
pays up he has no right of action
against the other tort feazors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-21
OPPOSED TO AN INCREASE.

Hon. Theo. f. Kluttz voted for the
Hopkins apportionment bill in COM
mittee. Among other reasons, in adj,
dition to that Of economy and be-
lief that the membership of the House
is large enough, he says that under
the Hopkins bill the Republicans
would gain five members and lose five,
while the Democrats would lose three
and gain three, thus making no adj
vantage to either party, while under
the Burleigh bill to increase the mem
bership of the House, the Republicans
would gain twenty and lose one while
the Democrats would gain ten and
lose one. Under the Burleigh bill
North Carolina would gain member,
while Virginia and South Carolina
would retain their present number.
There is going to be a big fight and
much log rolling may be expected be-
fore the @nal vote is taken on this
proposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-21
CARR HERRING.
Brilliant Social Event in Wilson. Rev ], A.
Douglass Called by Baptists
Especial to News and OIserv,

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, N. c.. Dec. 2O-The wedding of
Mr. w G. Carr to Miss Salle Herring
took place at $3.50 o'clock tonight in the
Episcopal church here. Rev. Thomas Bell
performed the cermony, and Miss Annie
Simpson played the wedding march. The
wedding party consisted of six couples
who walked up the aisle in the following
order: Mr. F. l.. Carr, best man, with
Miss Julia Herring maid of honor; Mr.
]. C. Eagle with Miss Ella Green, Mr. ].
c. Lipscombe with Miss Sallie Kirby, Mr.
Elias Carr with Miss Dora Carr, Mr.. j.
K Morrisey with Miss Mary Wright, Mr.
E T. Peoples with Miss Susie Daughtry
The bride is the daughter of Dr. n. b.
Herring, of this place. Mr.. Carr was
formerly from Castoria, Greene county, but
is now resident of Wilson, being en-
gagged in the tobacco business here. Both
the bride and groom are exceedingly pop
ular in Wilson county, as the very large
number of handsome presents bore wit
ness.
The interior of the church presented
a beautiful appearance decorated for the
occasion most appropriately with flowers
bridal party was driven in carriages to
DR.. Herring's residence, where the newly
married couple received from to II D.
m. At 80 Mr. and Mrs Carr took the
northbound Coast Line train for ten days
visit to New York and other Northern
cities. The best wishes for future happi-
ness and prosperity from their many
friends and acquaintance go with this
a.
Rev. j. A. Douglass has been called by
the Baptists to fill the place of Rev. w.
Fl. Reddish, who goes to Morganton Rev.
Mr. Douglass preached here last night and
all who heard him were pleased with his
sermon. 1t is generally believed that he
will accept the call.
The town of Wilson owns the electric
light plant, and is replacing the small
wires with much larger ones, so as to
greatly improve the street lights
All who attended the annual musicale
and recitations at the Kinsey Female
Seminary tonight enjoyed a rich treat of
music readings and tableaux All of the
young ladies who took part acquitted
themselves with honor and credit to this
excellent school, The Wilson people are
Justly very proud of this institution and
its able principal, Mr.. Joseph Kinsey.
Mr.. George Moore, of Pitt county, and
Miss May Turnage. were married this
morning. The bridal party, robering
fourteen in all. dro> through the coun-
try and took dinner at the Briggs Hotel
They then took the train for a trip
North.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-21

yard sheetings' has been an especially
salable article of cotton manufacture in
China But the market has fallen off
to such an extent that the manufacturers
are in a quandary. We hope that the diff
fiouity over there will soon be- settled so
that commercve between China and the
United States may assume its normal pro-
portions. Raw cotton is now selling on
our market for 91a cents a pound This
is very profitable price, and the cotton
growers are consequently prosperous. This
price is not especially gratifying to
the manufacturers, however as notwith-
standing the fact that cotton goods have
also increased in price profits have not
appreciated proportionately. The rise in
price is due to the shortness of the crop.
1t is estimated by government authorities
that the crop for last year was $3.50, 900
bales, but I think it will approximate 10-
100000 bales. The annual crop has been
known to rise to a point above II 900, 900
bales. When such large crops are produce
ed, prices are lowered correspondingly.
American cotton goods are now exported
to every civilized country on the globe.
Aside from the decrease in the volume of
Chinese trade the business has been eX-
traordinarily prosperous during the past
few years.