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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

We had the pleasure OF meetino,
Col. NJ. G. Wetmore on the train
coming out Of st Louis last week
He was the president OF the I.irpeft
X Meyer Tobacco Company. which
passed lito the hands OF the trust
about var ag0 over his protest
In taking leave OF his men he made a
speech in defiance of the trusts which
was copied in nearly every paper in
the United States. He agreed whom
compelled TO sell his interests thai no
would not go into the business ao,,,ir
provided his old hands were retained
IN their positions. This the trust
promised, which promise the Colona,
says. they have shamefullv violated
He has recently organized the N e
Netmore Tobacco Company. abso-
lutAly independent. with a daily "a
pacity Of $4,000 pounds. and win ba
gin business shortly. He said tba4
over three hundred of his ola ON
ployees made application To him for
POSITIONS as soon as they heard no
was 10 open up again. He is ona ~ !
the most approachable gentlemen W. |
ever met, an old-fashioueti ,lan,o..,o-
who believes his party is riobt AT All /
times, a TREND OF the working ma /
ana a oltter foe To trusts. He j for
Dockery for governor and Sam Coot-
or secretary nj State Col. WerToo,,s
vas strongly urged 10 run Tor ~or-
'rnor himself. but refused and b;s
name has been prominently nlenfior-
q as a running mate for BRYAN h,Tt
he Colonel says he i p plain b1.i-
less nau and citizen and in M 800,
politician except 10 vote the demo
rattle ticket
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15
Ladies Cnn Wenr Shner.

one eize sDAllSr after using Al en- - foot Ease
powder 10 be shaken into the shoes. tt
makes tight or new ehOea feel easy; gives I'm
stant relief e. corns and bunipus It's the
SIrsteet comfort discovery Of the age. Cares
sNol-n Feet bl'sterH aud Gallons spDts. Aliens
oct Face iE a certain cure for ingTowlDg
nalls. sweating. hOi. aching iect. At all
druggists aud shoe stores. PIC. Trsl package
lie Roy, n. Y,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15
Notice Of Special Election.

Notice is here ~ given fba. bv vfrt,a .,1
al.hnE-t y OF an order Of the Comfy Court a.
record q: the regular F-braarv go, - "
% a. lection - been Vrsier-d and viii D.
, ne-a 10 aid county In the manner provided ~
tuesday, the Goth Day of March. 1000.
or the parposa 81 Eots5z upon fhe aues,ton n
en &c NJ sail coubty. th@ prGyfsfoas -
Article chapter 3 leyts-d s..tnrss - q, -
nur' - Tsiaii = Iofas Restraining from - =
=, g l4r1e o. domestic amin ais Of the sle.es
% Ts% mule s-e. estrIe, sHt1z 49,. 80
xse :. Nhep auf where A. al 8. lection go
41estIoo VIII De HaSn4fttet 20 she agsIfret
court Il E : foliSzs % sae
STATE or ~I~a0TET
County Of es'e- S.
10 .ae C0HEEs Cozrt February 10,
AoS o. H.. I2ta Iav az Febsuart. - -
SAM OeIsz the ia dss o the Es-uIs- F-i.--.s-
: r1l At tbis s0orE c8nn-- J - ,.b-x. -. =
lies herein the petition Of hInseIf al 80, 49,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

ahsa editor of the kirksville Demo.
@tT+a' SAYS: Poor old Kentucky: in
-tlze-z sdst of all her troubles. sins and
-EaAsaaftnnes, she is yet one of the
1ssrzESfest old states in the union
grad and eloquent in the manhood
'&a 'sser men, grand and eloquent in the
'*s5n7anhoOd of her women. There il
. 'ah'tEar side of Kentucky than has
been SHOWN al late"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

General Ell e. Grow was in the cit,
one day last week and complinpnted
us PLEASANTLY Ell. Crow has made
one OF the best attorney generals the
state of Missouri everhad. Trueantl
loVal TO tine interests OF the people oi
tn state, fearless in the DISCHARGE OF
ms duty, in able lawyer, an eloquent
advocate. the laws OF the state have
been enforced during his term. He
has forced the great corporations
ana trusts to respect the law as they
never did before. He has compelled
the insurance trust alone to pay ona
hundred thousand dollars into the
state treasury in fines. 1t has her.
totore been an unWritten law that no
attorney general could succeed him
sell But the precedent viii b, bro
Ken this time. Ell Grow will be re-
nominated by the democratic party
and 1t would be a graceful and we'll
deserved complimeutif the democrats |
would give him the nomination by |
acclamation. lie hasn't. now. and |
we do NOT believe will have an oppo- |
nent We believe the democrats OF |
this county would be for him against
any man who might run
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15
No; &c Of Final Settlement.

notice IL hereby given 20 all creditors. and
ALL othsrs interestel in the estate OF VIM Tow
en- deceased. that I, Frank LOwen, admin
lstrstor or said estate intend to make
" Al eettlement thereof g. The next term OF
the Bates County Probate court In hates
county, state Of Missouri TO be neld az Butler
commencing Oh the I+th day Of Nav. 1900.
Hat FRANK LOWEN AdmY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

ME ills of conspre against domestic harmony
Some arrangement of the generative organs 10
the main of of the unhappiness in the
household
The husband understand these troubles The male
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

szF--eAemocrats OF Johnson county
va .a'zalnate their county III bet by
g.1sExEsarg election March 31st.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

ZslseEss are 1900 postmasters in
aaaseeaETi and they are going to hold
"a ssIEn Ee4Etion in st. Louis on the 22d
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

y y Mason OF Dade county. will
akxfez4 L didate for railroad and ware
sa0A.zs commissioner
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

practical and
sympathet tic.
Mrs. Pinkham
has been curing
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15
Work of Thursdays Tornado.

| COllinsville, H.. Feb. S.-CollinsyiIle
and viciny were swept by IA tornado
early this morning. A number of
persons We're seriously injured and
Ihurh damage was done to property.
MINING PLANT DAMAGED.
Joplin, No, Feb. S.-A severe wind
storm last night caused considerable
damage 70 Il numder of mining
plants IN The Missouri Kansas dis
,rict, Fourteen plants Sustained
ldmhges by loss of shaft houses
sheds, smoke stacks or in some other.
way, The southwest Missouri Flee
trlc Light Company was damaged
about $1,000 in breaking of wires and
burning out OF transformers. The
Joplin Humane Society received over
30 calls for help from storm sufferers
today. Eighteen families. who were |
iv'n2 IN tents. sheds and shacks in |
ms city, were RENDERED homeless bv |
! ne wind sweeping away their places |
.; shelter.
KILLED BY TIE STORM.
Jefferson City, Mo. Feb. S.-Duriuo-
the storm that struck this city This
III )rnlng Anton Hri>ler. agpd 20 wears
vas blown from his door OF his resi-
ience INTO the yard. the distance of
about 10 feet and instantly killed
he had gone TO the door to see what
manage the storm was doing to his
propererty when the accident occur
red
The storm blew part OF the root of
u tle Monroe House. 1t also par
TALLY unroofed the Missouri Pacific
freight depot
RE~IbENCES DEMOLISHED.
Kansas City, Mo, Feb. S.-A fierce
now storm. driven bya strong
'liid, n some points reaching vel
'clty OF forty-two miles. has prevailed
Il missouri. Kansas and oklahoma |
ihd Indian Territories since last
hght- At Wagner. /. t. the wind
lnrooIed the hotel Maine. and demol-
shed i've small residences. Two of
lillam Neelv's children were serious
injured III the destruction OF his
louise.
y report has been receive that p
eavy wind storm. which almost at
AIMED ths Velocity of a tornado. did
ohsIdera BILE damage in the vicinity
i thlcasha, |. T., last night. The
'resbyterlan Church was blown from
s FOUNDATION and badly broken mn
no several other buildings were mn
oofed- Some freight ears standinrou
sizing were blown from the track.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15

physician only knows of them theoreti-
cally and scientifically. and finds IL hard
to cure them.
But there is cure for them, certain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-02-15
NOMAN,S
PECULIAR
ILLS

these serious ills of women for a b
quarter OF a century. Failure to \
secure proper advice should not
excuse the women of to-day. for
the wisest counsel can be had -
without charge. Write TO Mrs. 4
Pinkham for it. Her address 9NsA
is Lynn. Mass. ffHH
Among the multitude of wo- HHl
men helped by Mrs. Pinkham -SRkl
and by Lydia E. Pinkham's -9S
Vegetable Compound, is Mas. Joseph
KING. Sabina. Ohio. She writes:
dear Mrs. PINKHAM-Will YOU
kindly allow me the pleasure of ex-
pressing my gratitude for the wonder
full relief have experienced by taking
Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable Conn
pound. l suffered for a long time
with falling of the womb. and those
terrible bearing-down pains, and il
seemed as though my back would never
stop aching; also had 1eucorrhoa. dull
headaches. could not sleep. was weak
and life was burden to me. Idoctored
foT several years. but it did no good.
Ny husband wanted me to try vour
medicine, and | am SO thankful that
did. | have taken four bottles of the
Compound and box of Liver Pills. and
can state that if more ladies would only
fair trial they would bless the dav they
rnent- My heart is full of gratitude to N
her medicine has done for me- 1t is wort
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

Special sale notions.
Pearl buttons, all sizes. Sc per dozen
Frilled garter webbing. 1-2c yard.
Children's hose supporters, Sc pair
No. rubber lined dress shields. &c
a pair.
Brush binding, all shades, lie a
yard
Emery, large size, &c each.
Guaranteed steel scissors and shears.
25c.
Good quality whalebones. &c a dozen.
Silk whalebone casing, all shades Sc
q yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
DAVIS ON THE BOER WAR
for the Lecture to BE
Given Tonight.

Arrangements have been completed for
the lecture on the South African war TO
be delivered by Webster Davis, former
Assistant Secretary of the Interior, to-
night, at the Grand Opera House
1t is announced by the committee on
invitation-Rossa f. Downing and Fred
Schade-that only the orchestra. five rows
of the orchestra circle and the boxes will
be reserved for the holders of special in
vitations. The house, otherwise. vill be
open 10 the public. No admission will be
charged. The doors win be open at Z 10
D. m, and Haley's Band has been engaged
to furnish music until the commencement
Of the lecture. The reception committee
will wear badges OF the Transvaal eolors-
green. blue, and red. Mr.. Davis will begin
his address at O'Clock.
The entire expenses incur ed for "ental,
decoration, printing. etc.. nave been sub
scribed by Washington citizens. Tine An
cient Order OF Hibernians OF Washington
heads the list with the largest contribution.
Other subscribers are former Senator Hen
derson. Charles Schaefer. Christian Heu-
rich. Charles Dismer. Henry Alschwee,
Louis Schmidt D. Mullany, J. NJ. Devine,
D. A. FINLEY William F. Rhea. John T.
Shafroth, H. J. Brown. f. r Burke. T.
L. Ogram. E. J. Quinn, X. n. Harper.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
A NEW SMALLPOX CASE.
Betty Butler Attacked Yesterday at
the Detention Cnmp.

One of the suspects at the detention
camp was found to be suffering with small
pox yesterday. and was promptly removed
to the District pest house. The new case
is that of Betty Butler, As years old, col
0red She was removed a few days ago
from the house where little Annie Haney
was found last week in an advanced stage
nf the disease.
The disease was brought to the Haney
house by the sailor who left his trunk
with them prior to being taken to the
hospital
Otherwise than this there was reported
TO be no change yesterday in the smallpox
situation.
BY order of the District Commissioners,
Jonn Baxter, William d. Baxter, Frank J..
Burke. William 4. Davidson jr., George
H. Dawson. Charles n. Beach, George
Depro. Edward T. Johnson, Andrew d.
Taylor, Clarence II. Perry, William A.
Reardon, Newton NJ. Stone, Arthur b.
Suit and Fred Pusey have been appointed
watchmen in the smallpox service, with
compensation at the rate of 81 a day. pay
able from the appropriation for preventing
The spread of contagious diseases.
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inal or wrong doing, and OF such disease
as requires treatment and confinement in
an institution specially arranged to meet
the requirements of the disease and 10
control its symptoms rather than by the
necessity for the protection OF society
alone / fail 10 see wherein the present
law is cumbersome. 1t should certainly
be as easy to call the medical examiner "a
TO empanel a jury, and if it requires Il
little longer time and involves a little
more labor for him to furnish a written
medical certificate setting forth such facts
relating to the history OF the patient and
the nature and the method of development
of the disease as will aid in its treatment.
is this anything more than society owes
the poor unfortunate, who is rendered
helpless By his disease and whose future
treatment the law thus forcibly deter
mines? He has no voice in deciding what
shall be done with him or what treatment
he shall receive. vet the present practice
OF the law fails utterly to furnish any in
formation to the authorities to whom his
care and treatment is committed which
would In any degree aid them in that
treatment or improve the poor patients
prospect of recovery. This certainty is
not discharging the whole duty OF society
TO this class The old trial by jury did
not even require the examination by
physician. and when one was called in the
examination was just such as is likely -
be procured from physician for Sl.20. As
far as really benefiting the patient or aid
ing In his future treatment was concerned.
IL was a farce. Even under the present
law. where examination by physician is
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

sented. The method OF trial by jury in
determining the existence of such in
sanity as makes advisable detention and
treatment in an asylum for the insane is
almost obsolete in the practice of the
leading States of the Union and of most
civilized countries.
''In the United States. the States OF
Alabama Arkansas. California Connect
cut, the Dakotas Florida. Georgia Idaho
Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana Maine, Massa
chusetts. Michigan. Minnesota, Missouri
Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire, New
Jersey. New York. North Carolina. Ohio
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
Tennessee. Texas, Utah. Vermont. Viz
GINA Washington. and West Virginia re
quire only judicial enquiry. and Practi-
caily all base this largely upon a medical
examination. this being required in near
~ all cases.
I'm Colorado. Delaware Illinois, Kan
sas. Maryland Mississippi, Montana. and
Wyoming jury trials are required, but in
most OF these il is jury OF three or six,
one of whom is required to be physician.
The present practice in Canada, England,
France. Belgium. and Germany does not
require trial by jury, and in all the GER
t.ficate Of one or two physicians is required
for commitment 20 any asylum for the in
sane.
The reveal of the present law and the
re-enactment of the old method of jury
trial would be TO take a long step back
ward. II would be 10 ignore the fact that
the confinement OF a person In an asylum
for the insane should be determined by
the presence OF disease and not OF rim
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

compulsory, no report of this examination
is required TO be sent to those charged
with the future treatment of the patient.
The certificate OF the court gives the name
OF the patient and rhe fact that he or she
has been found insane at a certain hear
ing. Nothing more. and not a word that
would throw any light on the cause OF the
disease its form or complications. or the
previous history of the individual is con-
tanned in ii. t7f
Il would respectfully protest against
such disregard OF his rights. and it is to
remedy this defect that the amendment TO
which the District Attorney objects is
proposed.
This amendment is intended to provide
a trained and experienced medical au-
thority. who would be capable OF intelli
gently and thoroughly investigating the
cases, and then TO ensure that the facts
thus ascertained are utilized to assist in
the future treatment by being trans
mited as a part OF the record OF the pro-
ceedings. to those entrusted with that
grave responsibility.
When the objection to the present law
and the proposed amendment is analysed
il will be seen thai II amounts simply to
the statement that these methods are more
expensive. and that the proceedings may
rot be constitutional. Inasmuch as the
practice is as | have indicated. in so
large a part of the civilized world and
that this practice is founded upon the
fact that jury trials have been found posi-
lively prejudicial in many cases, aggra-
vatiug the disease and prolonging its dura
tion, snd in justice TO the patience, ii
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
THE Care OF THE INSANE
Vieas of A. B. Richardson on The
Manner of Commitment.
Trial by Jury Nearly Obsolete in
Civilized CouBtries-Exnmi
OF Mental Disense-ftepIy to Criti-
cisms OF the Proposed Law.

The Secretary OF the Interior has sent
10 the District Commissioners a letter.
written TO him by A. q. Richardson,
NJ. D.. Superintendent of the Government
Hospital for the Insane setting forth his
views in opposition TO the Attorney for
the District, relative 10 commitments to
the hospital.
DR.. Davidson takes issue with Attorney
Duvall on the repeating of the present
law and the re-enectment OF the old pro-
cedure requiring trial by jury. He
says:
In behalf of these helpless unforiu-
mates. cannot refrain from submitting a
reply to some Of the contentious pre-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

Louis Schade, \. GUIDE, J. c. Baumann.
and Hervey Major.
In his address Mr. Davis will give an
account of his experiences and impress
sions received while in South Africa. 1t
is anticipated that Mr.. Davis will enlightcn
his hearers upon the attitude of the pres
emit Administration toward the Beers Mr.
Davis has stated that the inference OBJ
tains on the European continent in Official
circles and among the masses. thai the
United States supports Great Britain in
her Transvaal troubles by some secret ar
rngement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

seems to ME that the proposed amendment
asks no more than we have a right to ask
from society when it decides that it is
necessary to confine citizen in an asylum
for the insane"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
Special selling untrimmed hats.

A large table full of La
dies and Misses Walking
and Curing Sailors, of
handsome NJ a c k n a W,
rough, fancy. and plain
straws, in all colors-the
very same shapes and the
same qualities which are
being sold at Csc and s1.37
elsewhere, are Offer zoe
ed at.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
Spring Fever

During the winter extra work is thrown
upon the various organs OF the body
Spring makes this manifest The app,-
tie becomes poor. sleep restless. bowels
constipated; sometimes there is dyspep-
Sia liver or kidney troubles Life seems
not worth living. This is the time to tax,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. II is better
than any other spring tonic In the woric
II refreshes. strengthens. rebuilds A
PRIVATE REVENUE STAMP covers the
neck Of the bottle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
"Hechts Greater Stores.
"Hechts' Greater Stores.
"Hechts' Greater Stores.
week before Easter to have an auspiciou

be From depart
ornaa
OF in
in
S
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
Flower specials.

Sprays of Lllacs, Hyacinths. Forget
Me-Nots, Glover, CornfloweTs, Roses,
and Foliage, which were bought 1910
to sell for 33c., will be sold for. *
Large punches of handsome Roses.
with Foliage; Chrysanthemums in all
colcrs. Pansies, and Foliage; bought
to sell for 59e.; will be sold DOC
for. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
A music sensation.
Al cents for the choice OF the

Il following musical compositions.
A lady pianist will cheerfully play any
of them over for you upon request:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
ST yard=Wide wash habutais. 60C.

Do not fail avail yourself of this
Genuine white japanese wash Habutal silks well
confirmation full
sells everywhere a dollar
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
Muslin drawers, 95c.

800 pairs women's muslin drawers
finished with deep hems-with rows OF
tucks above-usual values sold at 19c.
for 1-2c tomorrow.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16
HO FOR PHILADELPHIA. VIA THE
MILWAUKEE!"

St. p. Ry. (the "Old Reliable''), will sell
tickets from st. Paul and Minneapolis to
Philadelphia and return at the low rate
of $3.50, for he National Republican
convention, which meets June 10. A.
very liberal return limit will b. allowed
on these ticskets, which makes them
very desirable for all who wish to make
a short visit to other nearby eastern
points.
Purchase tickets via 1.-The Milwaukee'.
and secure the very best for your money!
No extra charge on the celebrated Pio-
neer Limited.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16
EXCURSION RATES TO THE EAST
VIA SALT LAKE AND DENVER.

On Jun 10th, 18th, and goth. the Rio
Grande Western Railway, Great Salt
Lake Route,) Will sell tickets Butte to
Sioux City and return at rate of s42. 90; st.
Louis and return $49.5O Chicago and re-
turn $3.50; god to return until September
Goth.
This is the most popular and magnih-
cent route for a summer trip in the
whole country; tn only line passing
through Salt Lake City, Glenwood
Springs, Royal Gorge. Pueblo, Colorado
Springs, Manitou, Garden of the Gods and
Denver and embracing Americas grand
est Emery Through Pullman Palace
and ordinary sleeping cars. Free reclin.
ing chair cars and perfect dining car ser,
vice on all air
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16
EXCURSION RATES REPUBLICAN,
AND DEMOCRATIC CONVEN-
\ TIONS.

Oregon Short Line will sell June 13
and IA, Butte to Philadelphia and
return 49,. 49,. .......... $6S so
June 30 and July l, Butte to Kansas
City and return ................. 40 90
Arrangements are being made to have
Montana delegation join Idaho, Utah,
Wyoming and Colorado delegates.
Take the Sal Lake-Denver route.
Ticket Office, No. los North Main
street, Butte, Mont.
H. O.. WILSON, .
General Agent. l.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16

angel, as was evidenced when an em-
barrasssed officer trod on her gown
during her New York visit, but she cam
not stand the elegant extravangances of
her ex-lord n master, Don Antonio,
of the Orleans family. Besides. they
are Incompatible" The rrincess will
remain in Madrid, her former expensive
luxuary will disport himself in la belle
Paris and their children will be educated
in England. .
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16

George Beaumont and Rollyn Humble
they caughtbroke the record on
broke the record n day last week whel
creek.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16
PRETTY ROYAL GRASS WIDOW.

Charming as when she fascinated Am-
er1cans as the smiling guest of Uncle
sam, the Infanta Eulalie salutes Euro-
pean society in the above role. Her
Royal Highness has the temper of an
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16

Miss Leliah McLain returned Saturday
from a weeks visit with her friend, Miss
Nanci Hardenbrook, in Anaconda.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-16

Wade Steele. Howard Kelley Her.
bert Foster We're amo 6 the young hner
from Butte to visit Deer Lodge Sunday