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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
Belgian HareS.

From the northwest comes a pro,
test against the Belgian hare. The
craze over this animal has invaded
| that section to such an extent that
the farmers there are organizing and
sending petitions to congressmen rep
| resenting Iowa and Minnesota
against them. The petitions insist
they are only rabbits and that aside
from their quality of breeding they
are Identical in habits and fecundity
and are a menace to the agricultural
districts OF any country in which they
are introduced.
\ special dispatch from St. Paul
gives the following facts:
During the last few months hun
dreds of these hares have been
imported into Minnesota from the
Pacific coast and several Belgian
hare farms have been established.
The proprietOrs assert that the
industry is legitimate and they are
organizing TO fight the opponents OF
the hare.
They point out that there are hun
dreds OF thousands of these hares in |
california but that no reports of |
to crops are ever received |
from that state. The hare industry
Is on the increase in Minnesota. and |
the apprehensiyeness ofthe agricultu-
raj population increases correspond
ingly"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
What Col. Morgan Saws.

In conversation with a representa-.
tive of the Lamar Democrat Wednes
day morning Col. C. Fl. Morgan had
tins to say relative to the vote given
Phelps by the Barton county delera-
ton at the national delegate CONVEX
ton at Jefferson City last week
Il see our populistic friend roasts
the four delegates from Barton coun-
ty who voted for Phelps for delega te-
at-large.
II think they acted very wisely.
You see, at the state convention at
Kansas CITY the platform, as alleged
and written by ex-Gov. Stone, mad
Fertently left out the declaration for
Tree coinage of silver ut Is toll: in
editing the same Capt. Lesueur also
overlooked it. But Mr.. Phelps dis
covered it in time to save us.
Now. undoubtedly the Lamar dele
gates were afraid the silver question
might be overlooked in the national
cohNehtloh the same as it might have
been overlooked i'll the state conven-
ton had it not been for the alertness
and fidelity of Phelps They rec0r-
nlzed fully the fact that upon the
question OF free coinage of silver
Stone has become, in the language Of
hiping, an 'absent-minded beggar;
and possibly under the sophistie in
tiuence OF distinguished gentlemen
from the enemy's country might
again go to sleep at the critical mo
ment and permit silver coinage at 16
TO l 10 lose its place in the platform,
1T the national convention.
We IN Barton are for 16 10 /. and
thought IT best TO have an alart
wide-awake representative in tho dol
egation TO look after the paramount |
Issue IN the coming campaign and soc
that Stone does not go to Sleep
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
Circuit Court Proceedings.

In the hotly contested case Fr.
against Hauser the Jury found 10
the plaintiffs.
The Edwards murder trial was con
tinued TO November term. Oh the APP
plication OF the defendant, he nov
being down with an attack OF fever
The application was granted aftel
the county physician had reported
| the serious condition OF the defend
ant.
In the case ofStsnfield vs.. Stanfield
| the defendant withdrew her cross bill
The court after taking thecase under
Iadyisenent denied the application OF
the plaintiff for a divorce.
In the ease OF Earl Porter vs. The
Bates County Bank the court found
To- the plaintiff in the sum of 500
aud costs.
The case of Miss Rachael Crabb ".
the school district of Rich Hill was
reset for July 3. This Is the case
wherein the plaintiff claims to have
been employed by the school board
and was then denied the position.
She now sues for the whole year :
salary. This case will be watched
with interest by school officers and
teachers.
The case OF Mrs. Mamie J. Young
vs. the No. Pac Ry. Co is now ia
progress. Every inch of ground is
being contested on both sides. The
plaintiff sues for $40. 000as damages
which she claims was caused by the
negligence OF the company in not pro-
VIZ Gaf J. 10 c-.n
which to alight from the train. In
getting of the train on April / 1897,
she fell or landed in such way as to
break her ankle, making her d cripple
Tor life. She maintains that had
there been a pOrta BILE step upon which
to allght, she thinking there was one
at the time. the injury would not
have been, while the company main
tains that it was not required 10
have such step and that the
injury resulted from the plaintiff
own negligence in not looking. and
it was light enough for her
TO have seen if she had not been neg
Iigent The Jury now has the case
and considerable interest is manifest
from the fact that so much is invOly- |
ed
Court will adjourn on the Bird to |
give all an opportunity to attend the |
celebration and see n president nom
mated.
These hot days all in attendance
almost suffocated in the court room.
II is safe TO say those who were there |
On Wednesday We're we'll convinced |
that a new well ventilated court |
house is needed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
Stabbed 10 Death

Monet, Mo-, June 22.-Last night
Charles Baker and Ira " illiams. two
Harvey House employees, became in
VOWED In quarrel Baker slashed
Williams horribly with a knife and
his coat and vest and shirt were lit-
orally cut to pieces. About four
hours later Williams died OF internal
bleeding, caused by deep thrust in
the right breast.
The trouble arose over some trivial
matter. Baker is IN jail.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita. |. T. He writes: Electric
Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of
scrofula, which had caused her geat
suffering for years. Terrible sores
would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give
no help; but now her health is excel
lent. = Electric Bitters is the best
blood purifier known. It's the SUI
preme remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisons, helps di
gestion, builds up the strength. Only
Scots. For sale by H. L. Tucker.
druggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
VICTIM OF SUITORS' DUEL.
Girl Killed by Shot.---They Escaped
Injury.


Bedford, Ind, June 24.-Albert
Roberts and Oscar Jeans have been
rival suitors of Miss Jennie Russell
While Roberts and Miss Russell were
out riding they met Jeans, and a
pistol duel ensued between the two
men. Miss Russell leaped from the
buggy and rushed between them. but
they continued shooting, and she was
mortally wounded.
Roberts grabbed the girl in one
arm as she fell and continued firinn.
with the other Miss Russell died in
a few hours at her home. Roberts re-
manned at her bedside even after her
death. He is now almost maniac.
Jeans escaped and warrants are out
Tor his arrest.
The funeral of Miss Russell here to-
day was the largest ever known in
TINS part OF the state The burial
was III the country cemetery, between
Campbellsburg and Reno, not far
from the scene of the duel. Owing to
the prominence of the three families
OF farmers whose children were in
volved in the tragedy, there is much |
over the affair.
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Passdic Items.

The farmer has "A bright smile I
ms countenance as the present on.
4 look for big corn crop is bright N
the rain will greatly benefit the era.
crop.
The oats and flax crop are genera
| ly good and the quality of the erai,
as fine as ever was.
Luther Crews. who has been Z
Arkansas for the past six months
has returned home and says thepns
pect for "A big crop ofapples was NJ N.
better and the peach crop is fine anl
4 says they are beginning 10 ripetl
The wheat crop is good. He SAYS 4,
had good time and met many esIg
erous peoplethere.
DIR. Son il sporting a new buggy.
lie Is gaining fine reputation as
doctor and will make his mark intl.
near future.
Mrs. W. +. Maddy received be
ter Fl ON her son who went to III
Kansas wheat fields and says thal
the wheat crop is extra good, neya
better.
Miss Mary Berry spent the day
with Miss Lucy Eichler and went 10
the ice cream supper at Mrs Chas.
Kerr : which was a success. There
was "A great many people there from
Adrian and Butler.
j. W. Crews went to Western Kan.
sas to see his daughter, Mrs. Mosier,
and take a look at the great wheat
crop.
Ross Conard has been elected super
intendent of the Mount Vernon Sun.
day School and ne il a good one, he
understands his duties as an instruct
or.
f. F. Boswel's carpenter has ship
ped his tools and will commence 10
build his fine house ms soon as he can
dress his tools and get them in good
5 iape. Mr.. Oring is a good work.
man. He learned his trade in tbeold
country.
The ice cream supper at Mrs Kerrs
under the management of Mesdames
Boswell, O'Dea and John u. Woody
and wife was a grand success. Their
W. re between two and three hundrs1
people present. 1t was given for tk
purpose of buying an organ for tH
Mt. Vernon Sunday school and the
receipts were 1926.
Mrs John O'Dea and and son John
will start for Clinton county sonlt
lime next week TO visit relatives and
friends whom they have not seen fof
eighteen years. John was only IN
Years old when he came to old Bates
We wish them a pleasant visit and z
'afe return
Uncle William Walls il still looking
after the boys in the corn fields. hs
avs he feels that he's lost If he cant get
Iut and sac after his stock. He says
le is looking for the DIR. home some
lime this summer. We regret 70
earn that the doctor is in poor
iealth.
X. VI. Wilcox is still buying hogs
nd pays S3.9j per hundred. He n
ride awake and is n safe buyer.
Mrs. Fl. Belt, Of Usage county, WIA,
rrive here soon on "A visit 10 Der
ither, William Walls, and her MANI
lends.
Mrs. Edgar Williams Of ButlH,|
pent a day visiting the family Of \
. Eichler. Z.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28

came Monday 10 visit her pa,.r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Park y
other relatives. "
Jim Jones, and w. !. Park ana r,
Lewis Porter and Go. are ga,t;,
their threshers ready TO commas
work. There is lots of oats and 4.
to thrash. Co.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victim, is a type of
constipation. The power OF this
malady is felt on organs, nerves,
muscles and brain. But DR.. King
New Life Pills are safe and certain
cure. Best in the world for Stomach.
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Only
25c.Try it. Sold by H. L. Tucker,
druggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28

Northern, Lake Ice, delivered at
your door ut half cont per pound.
Residence second house north of g.
l.. Smiths livery barn
3l-1m NJ H. Fox.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28

When YOU need medicine YOU should
get the best that money can buy and
experience proves this to be Hood ;
Sarsaparilla.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28

FoR sALE-Saw Timber 10 acres
good SAW timber for sale on easy
terms. viii sell timber without land.
29-St f. \. BENNETT. Butler. Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28

II requires no experience 70 dye
with Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Sold Dy
II. L. Tucker.
L. 4. Mcbride, Of the WarrensburE
star has been appointed a speed.
officer at the democratic national
convention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28
Running Mate for BRYAN.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 18th.
North American will publish TODAY
the result of a canvass OF the editor.
OF prominent newspapers throughout
the United States rs to the logical
running mate of Bryan. in view OF
the selection OF Theodore Roosevelt
by the republican national conven-
ton as the vice-presidential cand;.
date The tabulated vote shows a
decided preference for David p Hin
but no man has a clear majority.
Another favorite is William p
Hearst, editor of the New York Ion.
nal and Advertiser. He is almost a
strong as Hill. o.
Admiral Dewey finds little favor
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-06-28

Senator Wellington. OF MARYLAND
mas served notice upon his republican
coIiea2ue that he can not support
the policy of the republican nartv
ana that he viii oppose Mcki9ley;s
Ft1eiectlon- Ex-senator Boutwell, ri
massachusetts,, takes the same nosi
Oon. The old Lincoln Republicans
are desertlng the sinking ship bv rha
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-05-31

care of himseIt, and there is no Doubt
that he will return with an answer
which will be sure to crafty the
youthful friends of the Beers He was
accompanied by reporter of the
Philadelphia North American.
On the dock from which the steam
er st. Louis sailed a large and enthu-
siastic crowd gathered to bid the mes
senger "bon voyage" The two Amer
leans will be transferred to a French
ship before landing at Southampton,
thus avoiding British territory. They
will go to Lorenzo Marques on the
French steamer and thence by rail to
Pretoria.
For some weeks previous to the big
meeting of sckoolboys at the Academy
of Music in Philadelphia on April 0
blanks for signatures had been indus
triously circulated in the public
schools, and boys of all ages and
classes eagerly attached their names
to the sympathetic message to Dom
Paul. The suggestion to send the
signed scroll by a district messenger
boy was at once adopted. The COM
pany's manager at New York asked
young Smith if he would like to take
a message to Pretoria to Kruger. He
said: yes, sir" with as much non
chalance as if asked to take note
to the Gilsey house.
Suppose, Jimmy" said the man
ager, that Mr. Kruger is in St. Helena
when you get to Pretoria?"
Then" replied this young Ameri-
can, I'll take it to st. Helena"
Jimmy" was at once chosen for
the important work. He lives at III
Congress street in Brooklyn. His par
ents readily consented to let him go.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-05-31
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

The man who goes around with a
chip on his shoulder is generally dis
liked.-Atchison Globe.
Saying yes is often good way to
end an argument.-Washing Qa.)
Democrat.
1t is better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all-better
for the jeweler, the florist, the mes
senger boy, and sometimes for the
lawyers.-Chicago Daily News.
Ye Small Boy-"What is pessimist,
sire?" Ye Sire-"A pessimist, my son,
is one who is always, expecting bad
luck, and who is sorely surprised when
it comes. "-Ally Sloper.
Madge-''Did you have a nice time
at the box party?" Marjorie - mo.
1t was a Wagner opera, aud we could
Mt hear ourselves talk" flown Top
les.
go way, dirty tramp" cried the
housewife. But l wuz wunst per-
lesser O grammar replied the tramp,
with dignity, AN | know, ma am,
that, used in connection with tramp,
dirty is superfuous.' - Philadelphia
North American.
Aimless Artie-'Wisht wuz a ship"
Trudging Tommy-''Why, pal?" Aim
less Every time dey launches a
ship dey bust bottle O wine on it,"
Tommy-"Yes, but it has to go into
der water right away. "-Baltimor
American.
Il suppose said the interested Wis
itor to the elderly rustic, who was
showing him over the village church
Il suppose you are the verger?" The
old man looked a trifle shocked. "Nir-
gin, sir? Oh, no. no. sir; certainly
not, he answered. Pm the sextant.
sir that's what l ALLY Sloper.
Officer Clancy-"Faith, We seem t.
have losht yer hawld upon tn Swell
blood's cook" Officer Grogan-"Oi
have, bad luck t me fur blunderin'
fool! Whin 1 got me new suit av
citizens clothes tn ather day, OF whit
round an let her see me in it.''-Phila-
delphia Press.
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crate literary success; the demands
upon his brain had resulted in nervous
breakdown.
The first house at which he APP
piled for rooms could net accommo-
date him, but the landlord suggested
that he should try next door. He did
so-the name ON a brass plate, Mrs.
Wills, was as good or as bad as any
other name. Here he was invited in
side, while the maid servant sought
information for him. The room he was
in had an unusual air of refinement.
But all in an instant Tom came near
staggering, for on the mantelpiece was
his own portrait in the Oxford days,
and by its side Crawford Sands por-
trait also. He was still absorbed in
his hearts palpitations when the door
opened and matronly woman APP
peared.
"What brings that here?" he asked
so fiercely that the good woman
stared at him. He pointed at his own
portrait.
"Really, sir, I believe it is the late
Mr.. Wills" she replied, almost fright
ened by his face.
Nonsense! My name is Downing.
1t is my photograph" said Tom, when
l didn't wear a beard. Are you not
Mrs. Wills?"
"0h, no. | am the housekeeper. Mrs.
Wills is in London. She and her broth
er are returning this evening. The
other gentleman is her brother"
Then Tom fancied he understood the
situation. So he had found Ninny at
last. She was boarding house keep
er-her early experience at Bayswater
was being turned to account. She had
married, changed her nature altogeth-
er, and was now commonplace, mer-
cenary, and-a widow!
81 was told you wanted rooms, sir"
inquired the woman, breaking his rev.
erie.
Shall l stay or shall 1 not?" he
asked himself.
He decided that he would
He was very bitter that day. Mrs.
Wills had not come home at dinner
time. He ate his own dinner and
stared at the sea. So Master Crawford
was nearly a qualified medical man
he had ascertained that. What a change
must have been wrought in him also.
He must have gone to the hospitals al
most as soon as he disappeared from
Oxford.
1t was while he was thus staring at
the sea that he saw Vinny herself and
Crawford walking toward the house.
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"I'll meet them. They shall have
their pleasant surprise as sharp as
possible" he said.
But he timed the meeting rather
badly. The fact is, he lost his way in
the house, which was a large one, and
ere he was at the bottom of the stairs
he heard Vinny's voice eXclaim:
"Oh, Crawford, dear, it must be
Tom; what ever shall do?"
Eyes, it's Tom, sure enough. Mrs.
Wills" said Tom Downing from the
stairs. He meant his tone to be at
least commonplace.
Then with the sweetest look of sad
ness and appeal that was ever on a hui
man face, Ninny sobbed out: "Oh,
Crawford" and tainted in her broth
er's arms.
The young doctor smiled oddly.
IT'S all right, Mrs. Craig" he said
to the houseleeper. Don't you worry.
Leave us alone. Lend hand, Tom
Downing, if you will condescend so
far"
Tom did condescend. 1t thrilled him
merely to touch the girl (she looked
girl still, in spite of ALI, and his heart
was wild as he gazed at her on the
sofa.
Crawford did what was necessary,
and then turned to his old friend.
She'll get around in about five mill
utes now" he said. "By George, what
situation!" And he laughed.
rs there anything comical in il? 2"
asked Tom angrily.
Rather, old man. That girl there is
a living lie. Look at that ring on her
finger. There never was any such per-
son as the Mr.. Wills it indicates. She
married him for my sake, old chap.
Wouldn't have been proper to run the
| lodging house else she did. She's
| shaved and shaved between her duty to
her customers and what she calls her
duty to me. Talk about your medieval
saints; they're not in it with her. And
now, oh Tor! Just the one thing has
happened that she prayed nightly. /
believe, mightn't happen you've
| turned up!"
docs she detest me so much ?" asked
Tom, lamely.
mo, the other thing, old fellow.
And so if you would clear out quickly
she's coming round. Now, then,
Downing, what are you up to?"
But Tom was on his knees by Vim
ny's side and was pressing her hands
to his lips, and when she opened her
| eyes it was to look into his eyes.
She called her poor little deception
an amazing crime, but so did not Tom,
whose nervous breakdown left him
from the moment when Vinny empow-
cred him to summon Mrs. Craig and
inform that good woman that the
boarding house might on certain easy
conditions be transferred to her.-Chi-
cago Herald.
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A SMART LAWYERS MISTAKE.
MuIcted His Partners in a Deal But
They Afterwards Got
Even.

A well-known Maine attorney is especially
noted for his keenness in looking out for
the best end of every bargain-and for his
ability in getting hold of that end. 1t has
made him unpopular in some circles-has
that trait of his
On one deal not long ago he was in with
couple of friends-men of wealth and stand
ing, says the Lewiston (Me.) Journal BUSH
ness was good the first year. There was
generous division of profits. But the lawyer
wasn't satisfied with what was coming to
him, share and share alike with the others.
After receiving his proper whack as part
ner, he exacted $500 more for council fees"
He said that as a lawyer he was worth that
much more to the deal. This was new way
of looking at the matter, but the bill was re-
signedly allowed by the friends.
They were pretty good business men, I'M
derstand. In little while they saw that the
venture wasn't panning out very well. So
the shrewd men of affairs quietly unloaded
Then little later came the crash.
The lawyer hurried around to hold a conso-
lation meeting with the other two.
Gracious, isn't this too bad, moaned he.
Il lost so-and-so. How much did you fellows
drop. You must have been hit pretty
hard"
you're wrong, old boy" came the cheer
full duet. 1--WE never lost dollar; no, we
never lost cent. Ira la"
"What-t-t"
"Never lost dollar! We saw it coming
out"
"Well, then, why in the name of all that's
square and above board, didn't you tell
me?"
well, we could have, had you allowed us
SOU counsel fees when you took yours. See"
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JOHN ]. JENKINS.

consin politics despite the fact that
not more than IS years ago he was
IL common laborer in the pine woods.
Mr.. jenkins was born in England and
settled in Wisconsin in 1852 when lad
of II. Until 1870 he resided in Baraboo,
whence he went to Chippewa Falls, his
present residence. Since 1875 he has
practiced law, his partner for many
years being E. r. ID. Marshall now JUS
tice of the supreme court of Wiscon-
sin. After serving in the state legis-
lature for two terms and acting as
county attorney for five years, Mr.. Jen-
llins ran for congress, defeating his
democratic opponent by 10000 votes.
He has war record of three years in
fantry service during the civil war. He
is n supporter of the sound money and
expansion policies of the republican
larty. He is mentioned for the nomi-
PATTON for governor of Wisconsin, and
his friends believe that he has a great
political future.