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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
THE GREAT APOSTLE.
Father StaTord's Apothcosis of the
Character of ST. PnuI

Rev. Dr. Stafford took for the text Of
bis sermon at yesterday mornings services
at ST Patrick's Church, St Mathews
iii:1-S2
Dr. Stafford said in the course of his
sermon: "The history of great men has
always been of interest to all peoples
Their joys, sadness, happiness. and sorrow
have been n source Of everlasting study
and help TO mankind. The great military
genius Of Napoleon and Hannibal. he said
teach us more OF interest. instruction, and
value than all the ROMANCE fiction. and
novels taken together. But above al men,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
n!|s|glnyadi James
For Constipation
A Judicial Error.

CFrom the New York Commercial Adscgsiserl
II is a great pity that the negro condemned 10
le,th near New Orleans for attempted eriint-
nal assault should have been reprieved at the
last moment by legal quibble. There have
been many hangincs OF negroes for this oacns.
in Jefferson county. bus they were all by lynch
law. That this first attempt to suPersede law
less bv lawful methods should have been tr'i'-
trateG win do the community great moral harm
Thi, is what explains, while it does not Justify,
the Sou.h's predIsctiou Tor the sgitter, surer
methods Of the ne TO those OF the law in GER
tain eases
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

TLoust the President and Mrs. Nckin-
ley have given their last state dinner OF
the season. they will continue TO entertain
mere or less until the seasons close On
the 18th inst. they will give dinner, at
which the guests will be members OF the
Philippine Commission.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Florence Smith to Mr.. Robert W. Maupin
at Guriey Memorial Church Monday. Feb
ruary 20, at . o'clock Owing tn the recent
and unexpected removal of her family 20
Baltimore, the bride-to-be is spending the
intervening time with her cousin. Mrs.
Henry Caiver, 1I2t r Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
Promotions In Tn. Engineer Corn,

The following promotions In the Engineer
Corps OF the Army have resulted from the
death OF W. II. H. Benyaurd. of that corps:
Major William s Stanton, at Boston, to be
lieutenant colonel; Capt George ". Goeth-
ais. at West Point. to be major: First Lieut..
Charles Keller. at st. Louis, TO be captain.
Second Lieut.. Frank C. Boggs, at Tampa,
Fla. TO be first lieutenant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

The guests entertained Saturday evening
by the Spanish Minister and Duchess
d'Arcos included Senator DePew. Senator
and Mrs. wetmore. Representative William
Astor Chauler and Miss Chanler. the AS
sistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Hill,
Dr. and Mrs. J. l.. VI. Curry. Miss Pauldins.
Miss Tuckermann and the Marquis Re-
mano
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Dr. ard Mrs. Percy Hickling will go to
Philadelphia to attend the ball to be given
in that tity on the goth inst. They will
he the guest of Mrs. Hicking's parents,
the Governor of Pennsylvania and Mrs.
Stone.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

The Manor House Chapter. D. A. -, will
hold an open meeting at the Riggs House
on Saturday at p. m. when there VIII
be short addresses by Mrs. Ida Hustled
Harper and other distinguished women.
and also an attractive musical programme.
Members OF the national board and all
other Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton who may be in the city at the time are
expected to attend.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Palmer. of Chicago,
who nave been very generally entertained
during their visit to Washington. will
sail for Europe this week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

The Mount Holyoke Alumni Association
will give a tea at the residence of Senator
and Mrs Warren next Wednesday after
noon in honor of Miss Grace Mckinley.
Visiting alumni Of Mount Holyoke can
secure cards of invitation by applying to
the secretary. Mrs. +. Il. Stevens, 800
Massachusetts Avenue northeast, before
Tuesday evening. February IL.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
A Civil Service Examination.

The Civil Service Commission will hold
an examination at Annapolis March for
the positions OF clerk and carrier in that
city
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

The Chinese Minister will make an ad-
dress in Philadelphia on February %. at
the opening of the new building of the &C.
partment OF law in that city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

A. Rustem Bey. Charge d'Atfaires of the
Turkish Legation. was among the guests
from Washington in attendance at the
mid-winter ball given at Horticultural
Hall, Philadelphia, on Friday evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
Five States I'm Five Hours.

The Royal Limited,ir beautiful. swift. and sure,
leaves Washington Il. & o. II. H. station, New
Jersey Avenue and Street. daily. P m ar,
rivcs New York; p IN. Exquisite dining and
cafe car service.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Miss Susan B. anthony will be the guest
of honor at Il tea to be given by Mrs. J. B.
Henderson, of Boundary Castle, on Feb
ruary 10.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Van Hook. Of Berryyille, Va, who
Is the guest of Mrs Robert Callum, VIII
receive with Mrs. Callum this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Representative and Mrs. George B. Me-
Clellan entertained at dinner Saturday
evening in honor OF the Speaker and Mrs.
Henderson,.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Southerland will give small tea
tomorrow in compliment TO Mrs. Lindsay,
wife OF Senator Lindsay of Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Frank s. Cannon has cards out for
a tea next Wednesday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. La Rhett Livingston and the Misses
Livingston have cards out for tea on the
18th instant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Charles II. Holmead and Mrs.
Charles II. Holmead. jr.. viii resolve next
Thursday for the last time this season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Flora C. Dyer will give eompli-
mentary full dress children's matinee dance
on Saturday. February II. from : to >. at
her residence. 1517 r Street:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Cora Harrington. of this city. to Mr.. Edgar
Brown Barton. of st. Paul. Mimi, at st.
Margarets Church, February u. Miss
Harrington is the daughter of Mrs. Cor
nelia L. Brownwell. widow OF Capt. Frank
E. Brownwell, L. S. A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Miss Janet Mary DaIsieish and Mr.
Charles A. Chipley. ir., of Easton. Nd, will
be married on February IA al Epiphany
Church. Their future residence will be at
the Anchorage, Easton, Md.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

II you want Beer that is pure and wholesome.
ask for Hrurich's M,erzen, Senate. and Lager by
their names Phone 81. Arlington Bottling Co.,
for a case OF ueuricE's.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. James Keenan,, at the Cor
don. have invitations out for dance on
st. Valentines Eve.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Warder and the Misses Warder will
sail shortly for visit of several months
in southern Europe.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12
LINCOLN THE CHRISTIAN
Memorial Services at the Church
of Our Father.

The Rev. John Nnn schaicL's Glow
ing EnioEy of the Character OF the
of the Nincty-First Anaircrsary of
the Birth of the Great Libcrator.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Mrs. Haywood headquarters United
States Marine Corps. will not be at home
this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

s. NJ Brice. son of the late Senator
Brice. is al the Arlington from New York.
visiting friends in this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

John Whitworth. z. L. Shucl, E. H. Zu-
rorst, Joseph Robinson, and Henry Graefe.
a delegation OF prominent citizens of San
dusky, Ohio are at the Ebbitt in the in
terest OF project for the construction of
a tYenty-one-fo channel in Sandusky
Bay. They estimate the cost OF the work
at $l50.0O0.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

NJ J. Sanders. President of the Louisiana
Waterways Association, is at the Shore
ham from New Orleans. He is ia the city
representing the commercial, railroad. and
steamship interests OF that city. and will
endeavor to obtain the passage of a bin
for the deepening of the Southwest Pass at
the mouth of the Mississippi River. The
petition urged by Mr. Sanders has been
Endorsed by FIVE conventions and has been
signed by thrty-three exchanges and eleven
railroad companies operating in fifteen
States. II is expected that the petition
will be acted upon fayorably. A hearing
will be given on February 10.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Horace Andrews. formerly President of
the Big Consolidated Street Railroad sys-
TEN of Cleveland. Ohio is al the Arlingt ton.
He is looking after some financial business
and will remain until Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Col. William J. Bryan was the guest CT
Representative Caldwell OF Illinois at a
dinner at the Ebbitt last night An in
formal reception followed the banquet
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

W. II. Jordan. who has been named for
collector of the port of Gloucester, Mass,
is at the Riggs with his attorne- ]. ].
Flaherty. He is at the Capital in ctmnec-
ton with the charges made against him to
defeat his confirmation by tie Senate.
Claims have been made that he is interest
ed in shipping and is rot eligible for the
Office of collector. Mr. Jordan claims that
he has disposed of all Of his shipping in
terests in bona hde transactions and will
be given a hearing on February IA.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

George l. KceDey. an expert engineer, is
at the Raleigh from San Francisco. Il
have studied this Nicaragua Canal ques-
ton" said he last night, and / am wholly
in favor OF an American canal or none. BY
all means The waterway should be fortified
1t would be big - ce OF laundering fool
ishness to spend six years in constructing
a great channel from the Atlantic to the
Pacific for the benefit OF the first hostile
power caring 10 seize it. The idea is SO
absurd that l hardly see how ii has found
any support among Americans By all
means. We must have the canal, and as
assuredly we must fortify IT"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

W. f. White. known throughout the
country as Deacon White" the Wall
Street financier. is at the Shcreham from
Brooklyn. y. Y. Like his co-worlSer, Rus
sell Sage. he travels little. and his mis-
sion in Washington is shrouded in secrecy.
He spent some time last night in confer
ence with Speaker Henderson at the Nor
mandie, and later hunted up all of the
members OF the New York delegation who
were in town He attracted much atten-
ton, and does not lock like a man who
has made and lost several fortunes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

hon. c. s. Hamlin. formerly Attorney
General of the United States under Presi-
dent Cleveland. is at the Arlington from
Boston. He is here on pleasure trip. and
will remain a few days
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

s. TsulSaguhci a prominent japanese
Government official. is at the Arlington
from Toxic. He is here as the guest of
the japanese Minister and will remain
several weeks
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Hon. James Hamilton Lewis. the former
from Washington, has re-
turned from Georgia. where he spent
week. and is CHARTERED at the Riggs. He
will proceed with his argument anent the
use of the beach at Cane Nome City by the
miners. He is here as counsel for the
Alaskan Miners Association and viii re-
main about a month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-12

Judge ]. F. Mcconnell. enc OF the most
prominent jurists in Utah. is at the Arl-
ington from salt Lake City. He is here
attending to some legal matters and will
remain several weeks. He states that
there are no new Developments in the
Roberts case, but expects some interesting
results when the trial gets underway.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22
What About
Buying
Spring Goods .?

We would like To interest YOU in
our store. a. We are now showing the
cOmpletest stock in this county. You
should see the new lot of muslin I'M
derwear We just opened-made az
carefully a. YOU would make il your
self, trimmed beautifully and il saves
the bother of sewing. etc. We sell
the night gowns for 10. 75,. 81 90.
1925. $3.50. The skirts 5oc. zoe.
s1.0O, SID. $50. So 90. 50 %.
81. 30. $500. the corset covers poe.
35c. Zoe. JOc. 75c. Sl-uo. The
drawers. 25r. 35c. 5Oc. 15r. 81 90.
The chemises for 65c and Il 60 and
the qualities are better than ever for
the money You should not waste
time trying cheap. inferior corsets
when YOU can always find your size
and style in our store III the best
known makes Thomson Glove
Fitting Shillings Model Form Thorn
sons French Shape. Chicago Waist
They come in summer netting also if
you want them. 5Oc. Tlc. 81 90. In
hosiery YOU will find the famous
TOpsy Black brand at Toe, 15c. 20c.
poe. etc The best values III the
world. our 25c hose is specially
fine quality. Then about carpets
and curtains. This department IL
one which will soon interest YOU a.
housekeeping time will soon be here.
We show new things in velvets and
ingrains and a splendid assortment
of natrings in fine aud heavy weave
and YOU take no chances with us, as
We guarantee the qualities as they
should be and the prices to be the
| lowest Our new lace curtains are in.
We know we have the novelties and
they cost YOU no more than the old
style you see in most places. What
| about shoes? We don't offer YOU
old, out of style goods, dried out and
| brittle, but new. fresh stock. up To
date shaprs-stitching and quality
guaranteed Come and see them.
| When YOU come to town make our
store your stopping place and take a
look through the completest stock
in Bates county and learn where you
| can save money.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22

Boone Burner. e. VautrAes, Jas.
Angel and Rudolph Talbot would
make splendid city council for But
Ter They are ON the Democratic
ticket and are worthy and entitled to
your vote.
{. {. Corbin. prominent farmer
of Corder. Lafayette county. spent
Tuesday in the city visiting his friend
II l. Tucker. Hehad been spending
week or 80 in he fruit belt of How
ell county. and was ON his way home.
FIVE DOLLARS FER DAN.-l.ady or
gentlemen agents wanted Rest sell
ing article in market exclusive con-
troll. For particulars. address, West
ern Manufacturing 20. Jackson,
Mich. l9.lt'
Rev. T.. Il. Woodruff OF Kansas
City, will hold services AT ST Marks
Episcopal church. on Wednesday ev-
eniug. March -. AT 1.3O instead of
sunday the Doth. Alsoou Thursday
evening. March %. there will he Con
tirmation services. Ri. Kev. f.. Il. At
will. otticiating
With Juen Harper for assessor;
Dug Walden. collector. W W Steele,
treasurer. W f. Hem~tr.et. police
Judge. al! worthy and competent to
ill the Offices 10 which they aspire
and all popular. clever gentlemen,
the democratic city ticket should bs
= sure winner. without break. Vote
for each and every one of them.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22
Badly Hurt in a Shooting ARRAY.

Nevada. Mo. March ia shoot
ing ARRAY occurred yesterday evening
at Zodiac, twenty miles south of this
place, in which one man was fatally
hurt An old man named Winecuff
shot a man named Workman over a
land trade Workman's lips We're
shot off. his false teeth knocked out
and his jaw broken He took the re-
volver away from Winecuff and beat
him over the head with it so that he
cannot live Winecuffi is over 20 years
old. Workman is about 30 years
old. He will recover.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22
4 Surgical Operation.

Grandma DeArmond has been
troubled for some time with a tumor
on her cheek, near the eve, and oflate
it has grown quite rapidly Some
friends feared it might BE- of a cancer
Gus nature and DR.. Boulware decided
that it had better be removed. On
Thursday morning. with the assist
ance of DIR. Renick IA number ofladies
being presently. he gave Mrs. Dear
mond an anaesthetic and removed il
most successfully. It proved TO be
an encysted tumor. Mrs DeArmond
stood the operation remarkably well
and is getting along nicely Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22

Local ITEMS
TINES Telephone No. 81.

Galena, Kan, is soon to have big
ice plant.
Full size, full length jumpers at 25c.
American Clothing House.
John Aldridge, of Coffeyville, Kan,
Is new subscriber.
Special values in ladies OXfOrds.
American Clothing House.
Don't let the citizens ticket turn out
to be a republican victory.
Try our Cones boss" Overalls at
Toe. American Clothing House.
VIM. f. Duncan, through the cOur-
tesy of Col j. \. Sharp, is n new sub
scriber.
The best 50 suits ever shown at the
American Clothing House.
John A. Campbell, the faithful mail
carrier from Butler to Amoret, is
new subscriber.
Mems good SOC overalls for 3Sc at
The democratic city ticket is com
posed of good men who should receive
the united support of the party.
Don't fail to see our line of $50
work shoes American Clothing
House.
Ed Williams has long been one of
our prominent business men and he
would make an excellent mayor.
Elder j. j. Lockhart OF Nevada,
has accepted call to the passionate
of the Christian church at Clinton.
Our mems So 80 shoes are some
thing extra-Russia calf, box calf or
Wei kid American Clothing House.
Miss Susie Cowley, one of our highly
esteemed lady subscribers of Butler,
called and favored us with a renewal.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Van Cleve, OF
Marinette, Wis. visited the family oil
their aunt. Mrs. NJ. 9. Power, last
week.
Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon proposes
to raise 1.00O,0O bushels of Kansas
corn for the starving inhabitants OF
India.
". u. Yates was elected to repre-,
{ tent the Ohio street NJ. E Church al
khe st. Louis conference in Kansas
City this week.
We are showing the best soc soft
business shirt You ever saw-two col
lars. American Clothing House.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22

We have the nobby and correct
goods at popular prices. Come and
be convinced. NJ. Il \. Evans.
Our old friend c. {. Duke, cashier of
the Hume bank, was a welcome caller
at our office Saturday and favored
us with renewal
John Speer returned Monday from
California, where he has been spend
ing the winter for his healt and sight
seeing. He reports a pleasant time.
AS result of an attempt to start
a fire with gasoline. five persons were
burned to death at the residence of
James Weaver, Columbus, Ohio.
J. r. Marshall, one of our best far
mers and reliable citizens, compli
mented US pleasantly and renewed
his subscription.
Fred Boehm. formerly q citizen OF
Butler, now of Carthage. orders THE
TINES. He was one of the best bak
ers ever in our city.
Miss ley Jenkins, Virginia $ pretty
and popular pOstmlstress, in COM
pany with Miss Cowan, favored us
| with business call on Saturday.
ID. T. Owens. of Shawnee township
dropped in to see us Monday and re-
newed for his paper Dave Owens is
an honest, conscientious citizen, a
| loyal democrat and true friend.
Charles Senior, a prominent young
! business man and influential demo-
crat of Howard, favored us with a
pleasant call Saturday and renewed
W. III. Seniors subscription.
| The Review says that Gresham, the
crack shot of Panama. has been slay-
ing will ducks the past two weeks.
For several days he killed so ducks a
day. He leased lake in the bottoms.
A shoe manufacturing company
with paid up capital of IS, 900 has
been organized at Sedalia. The ca
pacity of the plant will be 300 pairs
of shoes per day. Thirty men will be
employed TO do the work.
DR.. Donhoo and wife. of Alton. ind,
arrived in Butler last week on n visit
to Mrs. Donhoo : parents. P. h. Viii
son and wife. The Doctor will 60
from here to ST Louis while his wife
will visit in the city for Il month.
j. T. Bradshaw. editor of the Chill
licothe Constitution, accompanied
by Squire Frank Jeter, made Us g
pleasant call Saturday. Mr.. Bradshaw
was here in the interests of Mr.. Pharis
candidate for lieutenant governor.
J. f. kretzinger of Deep Water
township. left with his family fol-
Galena, Okla. the last of the week
! He was accompanied by Ed Kretz
niger. nephew, and viii Chase. Be
fore going he dropped up and hae
The TIMES sent TO his address.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22
Probably Defeated.

The returns from all the precincts
in the county are not in as we go to
press. but enough to be reasonably
certain that the court house prOpo-
sition did not receive the two-thirds
majority necessary to carry. 1t re
ceived a majority vote however. 1t
lost many votes throughout the
county because it was believed the
amount was too small TO build a
court house commensurate with the
needs of Bates county. The stock
law carried.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22
a Single Fact

Is worth a shipload of argument.
What shall be said then. of thousands
of facts? Every cure by Hoods Sar-
saparilla is a fact. presenting the
strongest possible evidence OF the
merit of this medicine. Thousands
and thousands of such facts prove
that Hoods Sarsaparilla will cure all
diseases caused or promoted by i'm
pure blood 1t is the best medicine
money can buy.
Indigestion, nausea are cured by
Hoods Pills
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-03-22
McKlBBEN'S, s q .su .,s

Robert Moore, aged - years. while
ont duck hunting near Blairstown.
Henry county. one day last week, in
attempting to get over a wire. acci
dentally discharged his gun. the con-
tents of which entered his forehead
making "A fearful wound from tile
effects of which he died in a short
time.