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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-05-23
He Is a Wonder

All who see Mr.. c. f. con;.
Cherokee. Iowa. as he is now ehs
erect, vigorous. without an
could hardly believe he il th ~ acie
man, who, a short time aro "a AN
sit in "A chair, propped up by a a,
ions, suffering intensely f,ore easa
aching back, in agony if he ~
stoop-all caused by chronic Ia.
trouble, that no medicine helnaS n
he used Electric Bitters ana
wholly cured by three bottles -
lively cures backache. nervous.
loss OF appetite, all kidney tronSr
Only soc. For sale by Fl. L. Tuca.
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From the New Territory.
KINGFIsHER, OKLA,
MAY 10, 1901. |

2 mAI 10, IJO1.
I'D. ALLEN-Dear Sir: | am in
Kingfisher, Okla. This city has a
population of something over three
thousand inhabitants with an i'm
mense amount of business. There
are nine elevators at this place and
| am told that there is more wheat
unloaded from the wagon at this
place than any other point in the
world. Fine church, school and
business buildings, which indicates a
general air of wealth and prosperity.
Water-works and electric lights will
be put in within a year. A new thirty
thousand dollar court house is soon
to be erected.
| have met, since coming here, sew
eral former Bates county men, all of
whom appear to be happy and con
tented VIM. E. Walton is well and
favorably known in this place and is
spoken of as the great banker north
east of this territory, living in Mis-
souri,
This country is well adapted to
wheat raising. Thousands and
thousands of acres will be ready for
harvesting in about a month. Dry
weather and the wheat louise has
done some damage, but copious rains
within the past week probably in
sures at least z of q crop. Land is
changing hands at from $40 to $35
per acre. The talk about the opening
of the Indian lands for settlement is
all the rage just now. Many are pre-
pairing to 60. | have talked with
quite a number of men who have been
all over those reservations some say
that it is the prettiest and best land
in the entire southwest country; 9th
ers say that they would not live there
if the government would present to
them a whole township. If any one
in Bates county who is intending to
try and secure a home in that coun-
try, and is seeking for information,
will enclose one dollar in a letter and
send to me at this place, l will send
them a little descriptive book of this
much talked of land, with map made
since the last survey, with all other
available information at hand.
c. III. MORRISON.
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A Henry county may who was ia
ken to the Nevada Asylum the other
day is possessed OF a queer delusion
that someone has filled him full of
electricity. He imagines that this is
the occasion of numberless maladies
of which he believes himself TO be the
victim, and thinks that recovery
from any of them is out of the ques-
ton until the electricity can be driven
from his m.-Warrensburg Jour
nal-Democrat.
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PaSSaiC BreeZes.

Carl NJ Decker shipped three ear
loads of stock from here last week.
The painters have the church and
f. NJ. Woods dwelling looking fine.
Mr. Walls, father of our old friend
DR.. Walls, is on the sick list of late.
as are n few others.
Chas. Walters is painting his home
| on Bryan avenue.
Mr.. f. Gay, in company with T. W.
| Maddox, was out to see about our
little Job, which we will have done
this week.
All hands are feeling good since the
late rains.
DR.. Mcdonald is stopping at ''hotel
Mosier."
We have settled and are handy to
church and school, hence hope to
reap the benefit of each. We hope
the board may be successful in get
ting No l teacher
Mr.. Woods, ir., was out driving his
roadster Sunday.
Meyers, Feeback and Woods took
business trips to thecounty seat.
Glad to see SO many attend S. S
where we will try to be with our little
girls in due time. We are not posted
as to preaching days, hence will give
notice in the near future
Mr.. Wilcox shipped three loads of
stock to-day (Monday.)
Childrens day exercises at the
church Sunday.
j \. Sharp called Sunday evening.
We have already formed the ac-
quaintance of quite a number, but
want to know all, SO don't stand
back, but come along
Hick Ray, an old frirnd from near
Culver. gave us a call. He has
known US since our first practice 24
years ago. We began practice in
Shawnee township in 1877.
f. NJ. Woods moves to Adrian June
LIST, where We hope he may do well.
He made many friends during his
short stay here. His successor is
we'll known to all, save us, and needs
no recommendation, as all speak well
of him
Some sowed millet last week, other.
will follow suit this week.
When you have trading to do.
blacksmith work. sell grain and
stock, go to mill or even have a doe
tor come to Passaic and you will be
treated right by all.
DR.. Mcdonald took a trip south
Monday.
We notice several OF our neighbors
strike out on fishing trip Sa turday.
We too, would like to have gone.
Claib Stuckev and wife gave a call
SUNDAY evening, as did Raw brothers
OF Butler, Messrs. Wilcox, Feeback.
" GODS and others. Come along. let's
get acquainted.
Elder Lotspeich of Butler, preached
a good sermon here Sunday 3 D.
N. Hope to hear him often.
Mrs. Robinson, OF Butler. called on
her daughter, Mrs. Tathwell. Sunday
evening.
We noticed an old neighbor bov.
Fred Mosier. here Sunday.
Or. Son writes that they landed in
the Indian Territory all right. PAT.
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1t Saved His Leg.

p A. Danforth, of LaGrange. Ga.
suffered for six months with fright
full sore on bis leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured
it in FIVE days. For ulcers; wounds.
piles, it's the best salve in the world.
Cure Guaranteed. Only 25c at I'll. l..
fuckers drug store
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Old Soldiers EXnerience.

M. NJ. Austin, a civil war veteran,
of Winchester, Ind, writes: my wife
was sick long time in spite of good
doctors treatment, but was wholly
cured by DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
which worked wonders for her
health. =" They always do. Try
them. Only 20 cents at H, l.. Tuck
er's drug store.
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WANTED-DisUrict manager repre-
senting a Capital Stock Accident
Company. Liberal contract. The
latest and most popular forms of
accident, health and industrial poll
cies. Address. The Union Accident
Stock Company, Denver, Colo. +26-4t
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Carpenter 4 Shafer Mfg Co !
want poultry and egg. We can =,
top prices at all times. Ger \.
prices before selling. We win M,
overbid in cash
21-tf Yours for bus;nss.
CARPENTER Il SHAFER Mr'a 4.
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e.
Miss Belle Scott OF Omaha, Neb.. is
the guest of Mrs. j. ID. Allen.
Mrs. J. r. Jenkins has gone to Ell
Dorado Springs for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blachert, of Kansas
City, are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
E. D. Kipp.
j. S. Pierce represents twelve com
panies and sells Insurance that don't
1'bust' 8 If
Better out than in''-that humor
that you notice To be sure it's out
and all out, take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla
One thresher engine and two seper-
ators, in excellent condition, for sale
Call on or address
l.. S. DEFFENBAUGH,
29-tf Butler, Mo.
Mrs. Susie l.. kretzinger, laughter
ofJno. B. Newberry, is very low at the
home of her brother-in-law, Chas. S.
Ewin, in this city. She was thought
to be dying Tuesday evening. but
rallied on Wednesday morning and
the family were encouraged.
Henry F. Nudd, of East Boone,
called and favored us He recently
returned from an extended tour of
the west where he went in quest OF
health and we are glad to announce,
found it. He can be felicitated on
his appearance by his many friends,
who had small hopes of his recovery
a few months ago.
Harrisonville is the only town in
western Missouri that don't want the
new Colorado railroad The only
condition under which Harrisonville
would consent would be for the Colo
RADIO to make that division point.
Harrisonville is killed with railroads
-Warrensburg Journal-Demo-
crat.
c. R Bateman. Abrams local ma
chinists, is engaged in constructing
a IL horse power traction gasoline
engine. 1t promises to be a fine
piece of work, and is another proof
of Mr.. Bateman's skill. A J. Lentz
made the patterns for the engine,
which are also an evidence of his
skill as a mechanic. Aaron has ac-
quired reputation in this branch
of his trade.-Adrian Journal.
Rev. Jones was at his best Sunday
night in the delivery of the bacca-
laureate sermon to the graduating
class of the Butler High School. He
took for his subject "Firmness of
Purpose and Honesty of Effort in all
the Activities of Life. The services
were held in the Christian church and
the large building was Overlooking.
many being turned away.
We are in receipts of a letter from
our old friend w. G. Womack. enclos-
ing remittance fer renewal and or
dering his paper changed to Chilli
cothe, Ohio. at which place his head
quarters as district deputy NJ. ". of
A. is established. Mr. Womack was
formerly a prosperous merchant of
Butler and has many friends in the
city and county to all of whom he
wishes to be remembered.
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Pasture Land.

Fine blue grass, fenced and good
water, one mile and one half east of
Adrian, on Hamilton land. See or
address V. |. WAsATT,
COLIN Adrian, Mo.
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PAsTURE-1.5O0 acres of fine ma.
ture, plenty OF water. Apply to
GEORGE BRUNDAGE, Adrian, Mo a,
17-tf W. r. MORRISON, Butler NIL
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Surance.

See j. s. Pierce for Fire, Tornado
Plate Glass, Accident or Burglar In
surance. l4-tf
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To Cure Cold III One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
ii 1t fails to cure E. ". Groves sio-
nature is on each box. 25c.
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Notice.

Toall L. 5. v OF Marmaduke Camp
No. 615, of Bates county, you are
requested to meet at Butler at r. S.
Catron's office June l, at / O'Clock p.
m. for special business. By order of
PIERCE HACKETT, Com.
p. X. WILSON, Adjutant.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
wit and Wisdom of Children

One very cold day Tom, In his first
trousers, was walking out with his
tiny overcoat turned back to its ut.
most limit. "Tom," said his father,
button your coat" The boy demur-
red. Look at mine added his father.
Yes" said Tom ruefully, "but every.
body knows that you wear trousers"
Mamma-Why, Susie, you've offered
your butterscotch to everybody but lit
tie brother. Why didn't you hand 1t to
him? Susie with innocent candor)-
Because, mamma, little brother always
takes 1t.
A Sunday school superintendent who
happened to be a dry goods merchant
and who was teaching a class of very
little tots, asked when he had finished
explaining the lesson, Now, has any
one question TO askY' A very small
girl raised her hand. What is it, Mar.
thai" asked the superintendent. "Why
Mr. Brooks, how much are those little
red parasols In your Window" said
Martha
Mary was very conscientious child
One day she was allowed to go and
spend the day with some little cousins
about her own age After taking of
her wraps she went TO her aunt and
said very soberly, Nov, Aunt Cassie,
If Sallie and Lizzie are bad today please
don't hesitate to punish them because l
am here. Current Literature.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Flung to the Breeze.

Tuesday, the 10Th instant, was the
date OF a very pleasant occurrence at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Y. A. Withee
In the town of Norridgewock. 1t was
nothing less than the flinging to the
bree re of large flag presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Withee by Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Hall of Lynn, Mass.
Mr.. Hall Is a veteran of the war, a
past commander of the Grand Army in
Massachusetts,, native OF Maine and
cousin of Mrs. Withee. The 10th was
Mr.. Halls birthday and he felt like
celebrating it In his native State among
his Maine friends, and desiring to
again show his love for the 'Stars and
Stripes, he took this opportunity to
present flag to Mr.. and Mrs. Wthee.
A general invitation WAS extended to
the members Of Russell Post GAR, and
Russell Relief Corps of which organizs,
tions Mr.. and Mrs. Withee are active
and honored members, and arrange
ments were made for large attendance
from Skowhegan, but the intense heat
of the afternoon prevented many from
making the trip and enjoying the occa-
sion.
There were so or more present and
but for the extreme heat the number
would have been very largely increased
The exercises were not of a formal
character. Mr.. Hall in brief, earnest
remarks presented the flag and Mrs.
Hall read a poem. Mr.. Withee accepted
the beautiful emblem of Liberty and
Union and Mrs. Withee also had a few
words to say. 1t is not necessary for
the REPORTER to assure those who
know Mr.. and Mrs. Withee that their
remarks were appropriate, that this flag
will be held among their choicest treas
ures and that it will be displayed upon
all fitting public occasions.
Mrs. Ross of Newport, president of the
National Woman's Relief Corps of Maine
and Capt. Ross, her husband, were pres.
ent, driving across country from theil
home and contributed to the felicitou'
speeches of the occasion.
The flag was run up to the top of 6;
foot Flagstaff as the company sang "The
Star Spangled Banner"
A very enjoyable basket picnic was
partaken of by the company in the fine
ly shaded grounds around the Withee
homestead. Coffee with cream anC
sugar in abundance was provided the
picnicers by Mrs. Withee.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
The Issue.

The issue between the great Steel
Trust and the Amalgamated Association
OF Steel Workers is not one of wages but
one of authority and power.
The trust clcims that the men In the
the mills that are now non-union mills
do not want to Join the union and are
perfectly satisfied, and that it would be
unjust to compel them to choose between
Joining the union or losing their jobs.
This is perfectly sound position, and
and one which would win for the trust
the respect of the public, If these con-
Germs were honest in it, which the steel
workers deny.
The demand of the Amalgamated As
sociation Of Steel Workers who have or.
dered the strike, is that all the mills In
each one of the different branches shall
be unionized, that is to say that in each
and all the rules of the Association shall
be acknowledged and lived up to. At
the present time in each of these
branches are several mills which are
non-union, where the rules of the union
are not acknowledged or conformed to
and 1t is the refusal OF the trust to union.
ize them that has precipitated the strike.
The Amalgamated Association claims
that the trust is contemplating at some
future time the non-unionizing of all
their establishments and that these non-
n oil tn IN ~
the union will be cogn Of vantage &c
the trust when that time comes.
The Amalgamated Association is the
aggressor and has taken the time when
the mills are rushed with orders, be.
cause the union leaders believe this will
give them an advantage. II it were 8
slack time in the steel industry the situa
tion would be different, but 1t is not
The trust is full to overfiowing Of orders
and to be compelled to shut down now
means that much business will be di
verted, never, perhaps, to return.
Both sides will use every advantage
open to them and will scruple at nc
measure that offers success to their side
The struggle may be a long one and
there is great danger of violence and
even bloodshed before the end is reach
ed, unless reason and wisdom should
gain sway and resort TO arbitration be
had with a settlement reached that may
be an advantage to both sides of the
controversy and to business interests al
we'll. 1t is hoped this will come about
early, but the prospect of it is not bright
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Value of the Eootbnth.

To break up a cold which certainly
disfgures the face Of beauty. as well
as a valuable adjunct in the removal
of facial eruptions, the nightly foot.
bath is invaluable The largest sweat
glands of the body are located In the
palms, armpits and soles Of the feet.
1t is of primary importance that the
multitudinous outlets should be unclog-
ged. Where facial eruption exists and
the whole attention Is devoted toward
the care of the face, every pore is ac-
tive and open to afford the escape Of
clogging impurities.
This Is all wrong. The feet should
be made the gateway for the escape of
effete deposits. The temperature Of
the footbath should range from 1o5 to
10 degrees or as hot as can be en-
dured with comfort Should there ex-
ist chronic profuse and offensive per
spiration, add lump of washing soda
to neutralize the acid exudation. The
feet should be rubbed briskly to draw
the blood down to the exremities.
Cool the water before Withdrawing the
feet, so that they may not become un-
duly tender. Rub long and thoroughly
with soft towel.
Good pedal circulation Is a foe to
corns and chilblains. Frequent warm
footbaths prevent callouses and make
walking a pleasure. For beauty and
complexion take extraordinary care of
the feet.-Ledger Monthly.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Later information from the Central
Western States is to the effect that there
have been local thunder storms in many
places which have mitigated the effects
of the prolonged drought. Kansas re-
ports that the corn crop is standing the
heat better than anything else, and the
farmers of that State have about forty
million bushels of old corn In their cribs.
The protracted heat and drought has
been and is yet damaging but the effect
upon the corn crop has been greatly ex'
aggerated. The Chicago operators 10
wheat, corn and cotton are not unwilling
to take advantage Of such situation,
and protracted drought is always their
opportunity for manipulating the market.
The wheat crop all over the West Is a
magnificent one, estimated that in all the
States it will reach total Of 100000, 900
bushels. The export trade in this great
staple with short crops in many parts of
Europe, must take on great proportions
during the coming year.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
A Model.


Mr.. Jones came home at an unseemfy
hour the other night and was surprised
to see Mrs. Jones sitting up for him
below stairs, with no other light than
that of the gas lamp, which faced the
door, to keep her company.
M M-Marie," he said huskily, "y-you
shouldn't sit up Slate when I'm out on
business"
AS Mrs. Jones did notb.nswer him, he
continued in an alaI1Ttd voice;
"Shorry, m'dear, but it's last time
tell you Pm sorry-won't shpeak to
me?"
At this moment Mrs. Jones called
from above stairs:
"Mr. Jones, who are you talking to
at this hour of the nightT
"Thash what I'd like to know
m-m-myself," stammered Jones.
Mrs. Jones hastened down stairs,
lamp in hand. When she saw the sit
ua on, she laughed in spite of being
very angry.
ITS the model" she said-"the mod
el bought today to fit my dresses on"
Eyes, thash So" said Jones tipsily.
"Model woman-didn't talk back-make
some fellow good wife,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

There was some uncertainty in regard
to the application of the tax on banks
and trust companies, laid by Chapter 2S6
of the public laws of 1901, and the ques-
tion has been submitted to Attorney
General Seiders. He takes the view that
all deposits in those banks or trust com.
panies are taxable under this new law.
The tax is one-half of one per cent.
One-half of this tax is payable upon the
average amount of deposits for six
months ending the last Saturday in
April and the other half on such average
for the six months ending the last Satur.
day in October. This will be an entirely
new source of revenue for the State. 1t
was intended to put these financial insti.
tutions substantially on an equality
with savings banks which have but one
kind of deposits and pay three-fourths OF
one per cent, thereon.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Twenty Lost Gora Mines.

There are at least 20 lost gold mines
In various parts Of the world. Many
of them have yielded rich ores and
then have been deserted and entirely
lost.
There is one in the north of the
Transvaal, for instance, that was dis
covered by accident In the eighties by
two Engiishmen. The finders had en-
camped one night and had, as they
thought, securely tethered their horses
when they suddenly heard loud neigh
from one Of the animals and moment
later saw them both racing away ap-
parently in the greatest terror.
Soon after dawn they were up and
after an hours tramp found one of the
poor beasts lying on the ground with a
broken leg. In its struggles 1t had
kicked up the grotnd and had exposed
| rich gold Quhrtz only a few inches be-
low the surface.
The two men marked the spot and
returned to the district a month later
to start work on the mine. But In
| spite of all their efforts they could not
| find the place, and to this day the mine
has not been rediscovered.
In the late seventies there was tre-
mendous excitement In California
when a prospector described gold
mine he had found. A party soon pre-
pared to set out, with the discoverer of
the mine as guide, but the mine has
never been discovered, though thou
| sands of dollars have been spent In
prospecting for it.-Stray Stories.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Time 20 Leave.

The late D'Oyly Carte always safe
guarded himself by refusing to see any
one who had not an appointment or
stated his or her business on a printed
form supplied at his office. Alfred Gel
lier used to tell delightful story in
this respect. He had a manservant a
Swiss Italian, and one day. having
been invited to dine with Mr.. and Mrs.
Carte on Adelphia terrace and forgot
ten the time, he sent down his hench-
man to learn the hour of the repast.
This was about 10 in the morning. The
day went on, and no emissary appeared
till past 8 in the evening, when the
henchman crept YEARLY in.
where have you been, you rascalY'
asked Cellier Indignantly.
"Ah, sare," replied the poor fellow,
II go Mistare Carte. go in room. A
gentleman e come and say, What
namer tell him and say, 1 want see
Mistare Carte He say, All In good
time; wait for your name; sit down
sit down. Lots gentlemen and ladies'.
vait. I Wait, wait. l get ongri and
doorsti, but still l vait, l wait, l wait.
Den at last l ear my name. l go in
leetel room. Gentleman e say, Vat
vocep l say, I not know E say,
Den What come here for?' l say, L
want know What time Mistare Carte
ave dinnerT Den e syare, and come
'ome."
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

1t is difficult to know in advance just
how a new provision of law will work.
This is made apparent by the working
of law taxing telegraph companies
enacted by the Maine legislature last
winter. By the old law a tax of 21la per
cent was levied on all companies on the
value of their lines within the State, the
value Including the poles, wires, insul-
ators, batteries, instruments and office
furniture. By the law passed last win
ter, the tax Is levied on the gross re-
ceipts from business done within the
State. When the receipts within the
State exceed $1,000 tax is assessed,
but If the total gross receipts are less
than that amount the company is not
taxed. Thus a number of small CON-
panies escape taxation altogether The
tax is graduated so that companies
whose gross receipts exceed $685. 900
annually, the tax is two per cent. The
tax by the new law is $2,S5453 instead
OF $G, 1897. 80 in 1900. This is one of the
cases where the tax reformers reformed
the tax in the direction not acceptable to
the State treasurer.