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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
KEEP POLLS OPEN ALL DAY.

1t Is to the advantage of the demo
cratic party in the county that as
near its full strength as possible be
east at the primary election on
June 2nd. In order TO obtain such u
result every facility should be given
by the committee having the man
agement in charge. 1t has been
reported that the committee had
determined to open the polls in all
precincts outside OF Butler and Rich
| Hill in the afternoon only. This, in
our Judgment. would be a very seri
Gus mistake. Very little, ifanything.
could be saved in the expense of the
election. and very many voters will
have good and sufficient reasons why
they could 90 and vote in the forenoon
where they could not possibly go in
the afternoon. There is no good
reason why Butler and Rich Hill
should be given an advantage over
the country precincts. Everybody
should be given fair and equal
showing and there will be no cause
for complaint after the ticket is
named. The only persons the hall
day process would accommodate
would be the Judges and clerks If
any of those appointed cannot serve
the full day, let them resign and have
Others appointed in their stead who |
can. Let the full day of June 2nd be
devoted to the primary throughout
the county. This is the Judgment of
every democrat we have heard on the
question, outside the members of the
committee, and We have talked TO a
large numbers
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
TAYLOR Interviewed.

Lexington, Ky, April 29.-Gov
W. ). Taylor passed through thin
city this morning from Washington.
en- route TO Frankfort. He was met
by a large number of leading citizens
at the depot. He stated that he had
returned to silence the rumor that he
was endeavoring to escape indict-
ment. His friends insist that these
rGmors we're started by some one
who took advantage of his absence
After attending to the matter of as
pertaining whether there il any in
dictment against him, he will return
to Washington. His wife accOmpa-
MED him. He is looking well. and APP
preciated the fact that his friends
met him. A number of Lexing-
tonians will go to Frankfort on Mon
day to aid him in any way within
their power.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
Gov. Pingrees Plain Talk.

Detroit. Mich. April 29.-Gov. Pin
gree asserted in an interview to-day
that the hope OF the people in this
years general elections is in the dem.
ocratic party. The governor has al.
ways hitherto been an independent
republican. Speaking of the increas-
ing power OF trusts, Governor Pin
gree said:
There is no use in hoping that the
republican party will do anything
with them
Are you preparing to announce
your withdrawal from the republican
party? the governor was asked.
There Is no announcement about
1t 1 only say what | have said all
the while. You have not heard me
say anything against the democrats
for some time. l believe that the
hope of the people is in the demo
cratic party this fall.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
Notice Of Trustee,s Sale.

Whereas, Mrs J. z. Carney and G.. NJ. Car
nsy, her husband, by their deed Of
trust, dated the LIST day Of March,
lss-, recorded In the ONCE Of the re-
corder OF deeds OF Bates county, Missouri at
butler on the LIST day OF April, lsss, in book
No lB at page RI, conveyed to II. j. murray,
trustee, the following described real estate att
to-wit.
Lot six 90 block eighty-seyen (s7) In Rich hin
Town C0mpany's first addition 70 Rich Hill,
missouri; located on the northwest quarter OF
tne northeast quarter OF section eight 90 in
township thirty eight 1857, Of range thirty-one
tSlj, klch Hill, Missouri; in trust 20 secure the
payment OF proTnissory not Tor bond) In said
deed OF trust described, executed by Mrs. J.
r carney and G. " Carney; and whereas de-
fault mas been made in the payment Of said
note or bond, and in the conditions Of said deed
OF trust; and, whereas, the said } Murray,
trustee, has declined 70 execute said trust:
new, therefore I, y Mudd, sheriff OF BATS
county Mo, in accordance with the prov sona
OF said deed Of trust al the request OF the legal
virtue Of the power and authority in me vested
by ssid deed Of trust, will proceed 70 sell the
property hereinbefOfe described at public ven
due, 70 the highest bidder for each a. the
door Of the court hOnse In said Bates county, In
city Of Butler, On
Saturday, May 70, 1900,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock 10 the fore
n0on and ave O'Clock in the afternoon Of that
day, Tor the purposes Of satisfying the terms Of
said deed Of trust
T. &. MUD,
It'd sheriff and substitute Trustee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
THE BLACK PROBLEM.

| What lis to become of the American
negro, is Il problem which has baffiet
| the skill OF our best thinkers for man,
| years. lnnumerable theories hav,
| been advanced, but all lacking in the
one essential feature. practicability
We have long held 10 the opinion
that the negro himself must work
out his own destiny. Comparatively
so few have demonstrated their abil-
ity and fitness for q higher citizen
ship by making success in life, that
one is almost forced to the conclusion
that it is lack of mental capac-
ity, and yet, as frequently happens.
one of those old ex-slaves. whose
shackles have been stricken off nearly
two score years, demonstrates his
capacity to cope with his white
brother in the great battle for bread
in a way that makes us rather lean
to- the opinion that it is lack of ener-
gy and self reliance in his race that
keeps them to the rear. We have a
case at point in our own county.
John Sears was born in slavery at
Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 1S47.
He belonged to Frederick Heaton
and after his death was inherited bv
his grandson Robert Sears. His wife
was slave and belonged to Norah
Porter. They were married October.
1866. He moved his family TO Bates
county in March, 1880. and located
five miles south of Butler, in the tim
Der. BY industry and perseverance
he cleared Il farm OF 312 acres which
he recently sold for 50. 800 in cash. He
still OWLS 200 acres of good land. Is
head OF horses. 100 head of hogs. :
milch cows and 5000 bushels OF corn
in the crib. He is worth $4,000
They have had Ii children. . ofwhom
are living, 8 girls and one boy. John
can neither read nor write. but keeps
his book accounts by characters. No
one has ever been able to cheat him
in trade and he manages by his own
methods 70 make accurate calcula-
tons when selling his stock or farm
produce by weight.
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TRADE AND THE FLAG.
The Balance With the Philippines Is
on the Wrong Side of the Ledger.


Estimated cost of war in Philippine.
per day. 81 100000.
Average exports from United States
to Philippines per day, S5.212.
Washington, April 3O-There was
laid before congress to-day a memo,
rial from the American Chamber oi
Commerce at Manila protesting Wig.
orously against the excessive taxa
ton exacted by the United States
military government. The memorial
is in part as follows.
We unhesitatingly declare that
American trade III the Philippines is
almost impossible under the present
regime. and that it will be utterly de
stroyed unless immediate relief il
| had
The internal revenue department
is but a pawnshop where men put up
their salaries and business profits for
| the privilege OF labOring and using
their capitalism importing house of
the first-class. paying upward OF
500 per month license.
While the cost of living has trebled
within the jurisdiction of the United
States. and rice. the staple food pro-
duet of the islands, is almost unob-
tainable by the people. we are sus-
tanning a tax ON -four of 90 per cent.
SO that barrel OF flour purchase BILE
i'll the United States at less than 81
gold must be- sold AT S12 Mexican in
Manila
The memorial declares that former
~ goods were admitted to the Philip
pines from Spain practically free.
and later a tax for harbOr construc-
ton was imposed and enormous in
creases were made in specific duties.
Regret is expressed that the Ameri-
cans retain not only the excessive
specific duties, but also the tax for
harbor construction (which. by the |
way, is not being constructed. the ; |
per cent ON an arbitrary and exces-
slye valuation. "a consumption tax on |
-four and many other articles. and |
surtaxes of varying degree. until the |
cost of imported goods is in many |
instances entirely beyond the means
OF any but the most prosperous peo-
Pile :
A report of Philippine imports for
the four months ending Oct. 20, given
out by the war department to-day.
shows that the former were $S.912,-
521 and the latter $5.774.O49. The
imports from the United States were
$3.50 .49o and the exports 10 the
United States 81 .J1S.14S.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING.

The Democratic Central Committee
of Bates county is hereby called TO
meet al Butler on Saturday, May 3,
1900. at / o'clock, for the purpose OF
calling a county convention TO select
delegates to the congressional con-
vention and delegates to the Kansas
City Court of Appeals convention,
and 10 transact all other business
which may come before it.
BY order OF NJ. ;. HORN,
Attest: Chairman.
j b. MARCH. Sec'y.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
Notice Of TruEtee'sSsIe

Whereas, Lydia Finch widow By her cert.in
deed OF trust, dated the Ist day OF Oetaf,.r
lss7, and recorded in the once Of me re-
cOrder Of deeds Of Bates county, Missouri az
Butler, on the 18th day Of October IsST In b,ok
I'D At page ca. conveyed TO J Nurrav trua-
tee, The following described real estate situated
10 the county Of Bates, state Of Missouri To-
wit. ~
Lot four ~ block enc hundred and TWENTY
nine 0zD in Rich Hill Town Compapy's 5000
addition 70 the City Of Rich Hill Missouri ia
uusE 70 secure the payment Of . prorni ssI,yy
note tor bond il said decd Of trust descrih.d
executed by Lydia Finch; and whereas de-
fault has been made in the payment on said NOT.
or bond, and the eondi tons Of said deed IN .r1st
and whereas, the said I J Murray. trustee IA.
ed 70 execute ssid trust, now, therefor.
i, L Rdd, sheriff Of Bates county Nis-0urf
IN accordance Eitn The provisions OF said deed
OF trust and 81 the request Of the legal owner and
holder Of SAID note or bond, and BY yirtue al
the power and authority in me vested bv s.id
deer Of trust, viii proceed 70 sell the proueTty
n reinbefore described ~ public vepdue 10 ~,
highest bidder for cash a. the door OF the cont
house in said Bates county, in the city OF But-
Ter, On
Saturday May 18th, 1850,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the fors
noon and Eve o clock in the Afternoon OF that
day for the purpose OF satisfying the TRIMS Of
said deed Of trust.
Z. c. MUDD.
2S-td Sheriff and substitute Trustees
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

whereas, join T. Engles and Matte r. No
gle., : vi 2. by their certain deed Of ursst,
dated the 10Th day Of June Issa, and recorded
in the once o. the record.r Of deeds OF bates
county, Aissouri, a. Butisr, On the sth day of
July l-se, In book - at page 90, conveyed 70
L. j. murray, trustee, toe follO1 ing descrf bed
real estate situsted in the county Of BATES ststs
Of Missouri, ro-uit.
Lot four 20. block seventh nine Gsj, In city
Of Rich Hill, NO, IN trust - secure tb- pay
Tnent Of proInissOrY s0te fer bspdl in said deed
Of trust described, -Necutsd by John T KnKies
and Matte r. EngI. :, and, pbsreAs, default
has been made IN the payment Of sAid note or
bond, ard in tie conditions Of saiG deed Of
trust; and, VIII r.2s, the said r. J. MurPay,
trustee, has declin-d 70 execate said trast;
Eow, therefore, I, z C. NJ udd. sheriff Of Rates
county Missouri, in accordance with the pro
visions o. said deed Of trust, and a. the request
81 she legal owner and holder Of said note or
bond, and by yirtus Of The power and Authority
in NE vested by said deed u trust will proceed
70 sell th= property herein before described OF
public vendne 20 the highest bidder for cash At
the c9oF OF the court Bsase In said Batss
equity, in the eity Of Butler, on
saturday, Mag -, 1870,
between the hours Of nine o'clock in the fore
Eoos and Eve O'cioek in the afternoon Of that
day for me Psrpo-s Of satisfying the terms sf
S-td Sheriff and'Substitute Trustee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

James Creelman. the newspaper
man who followed Mr.. Bryan in hi.
wonderful campaign in 1896 and
wrote such glowing accounts of the
reception rendered him at every
town, yet repeatedly predicted his
defeat. now says that Mr. Bryan will
be elected this year and gives excel
lent reasons for the faith that is in
him, chief among which il the united
condition of the democratic party
and its opposition to Imperialism
and trusts.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
THE NEW ROAD LAW.
For Counties Under Township Orgapi-

ZdtiOn.
The following article concerning he
road lawn counties under township
organization, applies here
The most important changes made
IN the road law of township organi-
cation counties are that the entire
control of the road and bridge work
OF the township is placed in the hands
OF the township board. 1t is made
the duty Of the township clerk TO
make list of persons subject to poll
tax. The age limit for road work is
not changed neither is the amount of
poll tax
The township board has full power
to appoint a foreman to oversee road
work TO make contracts for bridges
and grading OF roads, and has charge
OF all tools and machinery belonging
to the township.
An amendment will be submitted
TO the voters at the next election
which il adopted will give the county
courts power TO levy a tax Of from
five TO fifteen cents on the one hun
dred dollars, this tax to be used for
road and bridge purposes only.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

Mr.. Bryan says the republicans
have the president, the senate and
the house, they are in full power and
if they ever intend to act against the
trusts now is the time to do it. If
they do not act against them at the
beginning of a presidential campaign
how can we expect them to do so
afterward. This is good logic They
have the power let them act.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

Passengers on an Iron Mountain
train near Little Rock. Ark. were held
up by lone highwayman on Friday
night last The conductor was com
PEELED TO go before the robber. with
his hands up and wake the passen-
gers. who were relieved OF their valu-
aoles. Thirteen passengers handed
over money to the amount of SAT.
Ladies were not mOlested.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
Senator Hanna Not Happy.

Cleveland, O.. April 21.-Senator
Hanna said to-day that the attempt
TO impugn his motives in pairing
himself against Mr.. Quay was ridicu.
lous- L was opposed TO giving Mr..
Quay a seat, he said, because. IN
der the constitution, did not believe
him entitled TO a seat, on the ap-
pointment of the governor of Penn
sylyania as it was made. I never
promised to vote for Mr.. Quay
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

it contains no opium, cocaine or other
narcotic.
Mrs James W Blacker of SAG Gather
inc Street. Syracuse, n. Y, writes. " Your
medicines have done wonders for me. For
years my health was very poor; I had four
rniscarriages, but since taking DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription and Golden Medical Dis
covery,' I have much better health. and l
have a hne healthy baby"
Use DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets with
"Favorite Prescription" If the bowels
are inactive or irregular.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

no happiness TOR
either mother or
child without
health. Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription Sc has
done wonders 4" for
many a woman,
by restoring her
health and open
ing for her the way
to happy mother
hood. This really
wonderful ruedi-
cine is not a cure
all 1t is a prepare
ton specially de-
signed to cure dis
eases peculiar to
women. It dries
facilitating drains,
heals inflammation
and Il | c Grafton,
cures female weak
ness, and removes
the causes which
G e n e "a ii Y make
women ervous
and sleepless.
There is no alco-
hol in Favorite
Prescription - and
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

In answer TO the claim that the
Philippine Islands were placed in our
possession by an act OF Providence.
Col. Bryan says he would Ike to see
the original deed bearing the name of
the grantor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

1t is given out from Washington
that congress will adjurn shortly
after June LIST. The subsidy bill and
the army reorganization bill will ha We
to go over as democrats threatened
ened to Use dilitary tactics to defeat
their passage.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

Captain Oberlin III. Carter. the
united States army officer. convired
ID embezzlement and sentenced n
ave years imprisonment in the mill
sary penitentiary at Fl. Leayen-
worth, nan. was received at that
institution Saturday and donnsd
khe stripes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

The dispatches say the American
soldiers killed one thousand Filipinos
last week. This may be graft
tying news to President Mckinley.
but not SO to large number OF the
American people who do not believe
in this unholy war and slaughter of
innocent people.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
innocent people.

Peace and harmony reigned in the
Kansas state populist convention
and eighty-four delegates were select
ed TO the national convention to be
held at Sioux Falls, 5. D.. May 9th.
The populists are of one mind and
kind in Kansas, and they are all for
BRYAN.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

Hon. {. {. Dickinson of Henry, is
receiving many complimentary no
tees from the press favorable TO his
election as speaker OF the house oil
the next legislature.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
Notice 10 Contractors

Notice IL hereby given that l will from the
east 'front.' door Of the court house at Butler Mo.
on
saturday May -, 1900,
between O'Clock q. IN and s O'Clock d. m let
by public outcry to lowest bidder su beet TO APP
proyeI OF county court, contract for building q
steel br1dge on line between sections and %,
IN summit township. A certified CHECK Of afty
900 dollars will be required OF successful bid
DER 70 insure making OF satisfactory contract
ana ming bond. Plans and specifications are
on nle in county clerks Office,
Il. +. JOHNSON,
D-&t Bridge CommissioneF.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

we are for Bryan. We are for
him in deadly earnest. Weare going
10 do our best TO elect him. Henri
AatersOn.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
A Happy MOtIleP

Frolicking with her baby makes one of
the prettiest spectacles ever seen in the
home. But nothing is sadder to see than
the unhappy mother, weak and nervous.
striving in vain to hush the cries of her
weak and nervous babe. There can be
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

A temporary bridge at the Paris
exposition grounds gave way Sun
day and six people were killed and
about forty badly hurt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

The next move Bryan makes will
De to Washington City and not
Texas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

The silver republicans will change
me name of their party to that of
lincoln republicans.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

n Lawrence, Kansas. one thous.
and dollars has been raised to send
TO famine stricken India.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03

The Milwaukee Sentinel SAYS the
plum tree will never look quite the
same to Mr. Quay again.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-03
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOE REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce

We are authorized TO announce
T. l.. HARPER,
- I&ns Oak Township. candidate for represen-
1tive, subject 70 the democratic primary eIee-
lisa 70 be held June Ind, 1870.
We are authorized TO announce
JAMES NEIL SHARP,
~ Mound township, candidate for Representa-
ave. subject 70 the democrs tic primarf election
H. De held June End, 1900.
Ns age authorized 10 announce
g. ". CLARDY,
u Mt Pleasant township candidate for Repre-
srntalye subject to q democratic primary
vsesl9n to be held June End.
Ne axs authorized TO announce
Sanford HARDY,
- Rockville. candidate for representative
vat Get 10 q de mocra.ic primary election be
raj june end, 1890
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
Se are authorized to announce
l.. d. WIMSATT,

Ss are authorized to announce
l.. d. WIMSATT
dMound township, candidate for Judge of the
county Court from the northern district sub
Jet to democratic primary election held on
1xne End.
We are authorized to announce
G. W. STITH,
FJsepuater township, candidate for Judge of
me Coun Cour' from thu southern district
sSosset 70 democratic primary election 10 be
3ei6 June 2ni.
saaFe authorized to announce
JOHN j. MARCH,
NJ View Home township, candidate for Judge
&County Court from the soRthern district
subject to democratic primary election to be
had June End.
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TOR SURVEYOR.

&c are authorized to announce
X. e. JOHNSON,
NJ. Pleasant township. for County Surveyor,
subject to tBe democratic primary election 10
- held June End, 1900.
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FOR CORONER
As are authorized to announce
DR.. c. A. LUSK
u New Home Township. as candidate for Cor
saeF, subject to the democratic primary cleo
sSea to be held June 2nd 1900.
We are authorized to announce
DIR. .. r. RENICK,
- Mt Pleasant Township, as candidate for
SeFoner, subject to the demo rraiic primary elee
aen TO be held June End, 1900
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and we'll II helped through the change life period
am hfty-hve years old
The of advanced years who healthy happy
invariably those who have known
when they needed it. Mrs Pnkham will advise any woman
free of charge who writes health Her address ia
Lynn. Mass
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FOR PROBATE JUDGE

FOX PROBATE j DGE
Ne are authorized to Announce
j. r. SMITH,
MI: Pleasant township. candidate for Pro-
safe Judge, subject to a democratic prlm sry
election u be held June End, 1900.
Ne are authorized to announce
c. +. BOXLEY
81 MI Pleasant Township, for Probate Judge,
Npgect 10 democratic primary election to be
1ssd June End, 1909.
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FOX TREASURER
We xxe authorized TO announce
j. III. Ora FORD,


We xze authorized TO announce
j. III. era FORD,
x Wsst Boone Township as candidate fol-
ssR2.sy Treasurer, subject to the action of the
n afssIAiis primary election to be held june
nd, Rso1.
ks Aes authorized 10 announce
j. ;. POLK PIERCE,
a MI Pleasant Township, a. candidate for
geG7gJ Treasurer, subject 10 a democratic pri-
zAeJ election to be held June md, 1900.
Va ase authorized to announce
ESTES SMITH,
q aIAgo Township as candidate for county
IssasaTer, subject to q democratic primary
,sse ~ to be held June I'd, 1870.
We 9 authorized to announce
". II. ii. DUKE,
a Grand River Township, as candidate for
Eo7asy Treasurer, subject 10 democr attic
EHzsazy election TO be held June ID 1900
ssass authorized TO announce
". I. JOHNSON,
NJ Savage Township, IS candidate for County
1seasarer, subject to democratic primary
sksszSoA 10 be held June End 1880.
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n CHARMING grandmother,
~ What pleasant influence
= = I'll old 1aS.- u GOD hani.h
ful old lady in good healtl

MRS MOLLIE BARBER, 81. James.
Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Com
life. and have passed through that
critical period safely. suffered for
years with falling OF the womb and
female weakness. AT times could
hardly stand on my feet. also had
leucorrhRa. l tried several good
doctors. but instead of getting bet
time. A friend advised me to try Mr.
I did so and after taking six bott,
leucorrhna and falling of womb I