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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-09-18
TINES Telephone No. 81.

HOME FOR SALE IN BUTLER.-Two
blocks from the square. Address,
P.O. box 332. 46-2t
TIP. Baldwin has purchased the
Wiley Wells property Oh Fulton st.
+ Courtney Vaughan has returned to
+ Columbia to attend the University.
Mrs. j. NJ. Cantwell, ofDrexel, Cass
county, is visiting her niece, Mrs. DIR,
Payne.
The first frost OF the season in this
section was visible Saturday morn
ing.
VIM. E. Walton, who has been
spending several weeks in Colorado,
has returned home.
Mrs. T. J. McClelland, OF Joplin, is
making her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
W. Silyers, visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. DeArmond have
moved into their elegant new home
on Delaware street.
Mrs. J. K. Jenkins has returned
from her visit to relatives over AT
Topeka, Kansas.
\ Joe McKibben is spending a few
1weeks in Colorado for his health. he
afflicted with hay fever.
!" Miss Anna Day Smith, the accom-
On shed daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. L.
j. Smith, has returned to school at
Hardin College, Mexico, Mo.
Miss Helen Bennett is attending
school at the Convent OF the Sacred
Heart in st. Joseph this year.
On his way to Joplin last week W.
J. Bryan took dinner at the Morley
house, Merwin, SO says the Mirror.
According to records at the state
university this has been the coolest
September in the past fifteen years.
TIMES takes pleasure in add
ing to it's subscription list this wee K
the name OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. bud.
ley.
Mrs. Nixon and daughter, who have
been visiting Mrs. Q. j. Williams,
have returned to their home in St
Houis.
T. D. Raiter has sold his fine farm
OF 1853 acres just southeast OF town
TO R. A. Pigott. Prizes paid was Vs.
q 600.
Miss Marion Vaughan left last week
for Chicago to visit her brother Bev'
erly, .who is practicing dentistry in
that city.
Ht the annual reunion Of the Old
settlers Of Barton county at Lamar
Saturday, TOO registered their
names. - 49,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-09-18

Jesse johnson, the negro who rob-
bed and murdered Marcus ID. McRoe,
postmaster at Rensselaer,, April last
was hung at New London, Friday.
A bad wreck of a freight train on
the main line of the Mo. Pacific rail-
road at Rock Creek, near Indepen-
dence, Friday delayed the mail to
this place, and the route carriers did
not leave Butler until after dinner.
The Adrian Journal reports the
marriage Wednesday evening OF last
week, of Howard l. Smith and Miss
Minnie Z. Reeder. The ceremony was
performed at the home OF the brides
parents, one mile southeast of
Adrian, Elder Lotspeich officiating.
The bride is the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car Reeder. The groom is a promi.
nent young business man OF Adrian.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-09-18
Many OF the farmers are cuttin
corn and crab grass.

Many OF the farmers are cutting
corn and crab grass.
VIM. E. Wild and Miss Myrtle
Jones, OF Adrian, were united in mar
rage by Judge Boxley in the Probate
office Tuesday evening.
Francois Lefernx and Catherine
Stanson, both OF Rich Hill, were un-
tied in marriag in the Probate court
by Judge Boxley Monday.
The farmers are blowing and plant
ing wheat. The wet weather has
greatly retarded them, but notwith-
standing good big acreage will be
planted.
W. H. Squires and wife left Tues
day morning for Alva, Oklahoma, on
visit to their two daughters. The
TINES wishes them a pleasant trip
and safe return.
r. W. Martin, Wilmer Martin and
Ed. Berry were arrested at Mokane,
Mo-, Saturday for passing counterfeit
money. The three made desperate
effort to escape.
Mrs. R. G. Hartwell and grand
daughter, Mamie Hartwell, returned
home Sunday from a two weeks visit
in st. Louis. Miss Myrtle Hartwell
remained in that city.
The Knights Of Pythias gave de-
lighttul banquet by the mem bers and
invited guests at their hall on Tues
day evening. 1t was very pleasant
affair and thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
Chas. Denney residing in the south
east part OF town, has lost fifteen
head OF hogs with cholera in the past
two or three weeks. The price hogs
are bringing now makes this quite a
severe loss.
MIR. L. Hulen, who several weeks
ago, while at work on house in
west Butler, fell from scaffold, and
broke bis leg, is out agaiS and isget-
ting about with the aid of a couple
OF crutches.
III. W. Poffenbarger and J. P.
Miller have purchased the stock Of
boots and shoes owned by Drysdale
4 Keasling Oh the east side. Mr..
Poffenbarger has been with Joe
Meyerior several years, and is an ex-
perienced shoe man. His partner,
MIR. Miller, is a son Of Judge Miller
and born and raised in this county.
~Your attention is. called this week
to the advertisement Of Hills Cash
store, east side square. Mr.. Hillhas
inst returned from the market. where
| he purchased large stock OF goods
and in placing this large advertise.
ment In THE TnGEsy be wishes to call
your attention to q number Of bar.
gains he has placed on sale. Read
the advertisement.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-09-18

Chas. +. Eldridge, train dispatcher
at Nevada, spent Tuesday in the city
shaking hands with old friends. He
has been given a vacation of "A couple
of weeks, and he and sister, Miss
Edna, leave in a day or SO for Colo
RADIO on a pleasure trip. They will
visit Denver, Pueblo, and possibly
will go on to Salt Lake City.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-09-18

Jas. E. Kash, one OF our best and
most substantial farmer citizens,
living near YOUNGSTOWN, has disposed
OF his home place, and will the first
OF the month, move onto a fine farm
he owns in Vernon county. The
TINES regrets very much to learn
that this excellent family is to leave
our county. He will have a sale of
personal property at his home two
miles west Of YOUNGSTOWN the oath, of
horses, mules, cattle, hogs, etc.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-09-18

HOME FOR SALE IN BUTLER.-Two
blocks from the square. Address,
P. 0. Box 1872. 46-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
BOYCOTT ENDS.
Independent Carpenters at Lynn
May Now Rsturn to Work.

Lynn, Mass, March 1o.--The boycott on
the independent carpenters union. put in
last week by the Lynn Central Labor un-
ion TO force the independent carpenters
TO join the United Brotherhood OF Car
penters and Joiners of America, was
taken off today and the force OF carpen-
ters employed by Contractors Titus and
Foor, Swampscott. who We're laid on
work pending a settlement of the carpen-
ters labor war here. returned TO work
this afternoon.
The independent carpenters gave n list
Of their names as applicants for charter
i'm the brotherhood of carpenters accom-
panied by initiation dues TO Frank A..
Nelson. chairman OF the Intercourse
committee Of the Lynn Central Labor
union last evening, and that gentleman
notified the Lynn contractors this morn
ing that the boycott Of the independent
carpenters was lifted by the Central body.
This action Is expected to put an end TO
the carpenters war in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

mute witness 10 the courage and patriot
ism OF the men who laid the foundations
OF the Republic. Philadelphia Is well
named the city of homes and distin-
guished I'm the arts and manufactures. and
especially for the genius and skill dis
played I'm it's Industries. Were you to
stay longer there is much here worth
study. Our magnifciently equipped sys-
tenn of public and private schools. our
great colleges, our institutions of art and
philanthropy, our numerous and varied
manufacturing industries, would, we be-
lieve, command your admiration and re-
spect.
Your visit TO this great nation, brief
as IL is, has been sufficient to suggest It's
! limitless possibilities and great resources,
"a more typical city than Philadelphia. We
beg leave to assure you that the cordial
relations which exist between the lmpe-
rial German empire and the United states
are fully appreciated by our people; IL
gives me great pleasure TO extend 70 you
the freedom OF our city as exemplined In
the resolution of select and common coun-
ellis and the address of welcome contained
i'm this casket. May your visit TO Phiia-
delphia remain always with you, as one
of your most pleasant memories.
RESPONSE BY THE PRINCE.
Prince Henry made brief response. He
| said:
''This is but another OF the many acts
| OF kindness that have been extended TO
me in this country. i assure you that
deeply appreciate It. i thank you. for
| the freedom OF the city which you have
| given me and for this handsome souvenir.
which 1 shall preserve. Again thank
you"
| He then shook hands with the mayor.
| From the city hall the prince was escorted
| TO Independence hall Owing TO the lack
| OF time the stop at the cradle OF liberty
| was very short The prince alighted from
| his carriage, and, accompanied by the
| mayor and Admiral Evans, hurriedly
| THE party then proceeded to Cramps'
| shipyard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
APPELLATE COURT HEARS
CASE FOR AN ACCOUNTING.
;EYES/GHT SPECIALIST

There were long arguments by counsel
before Chief Justice Stiness and Justices
Tilllnghast and Rogers in the appellate
division of the supreme court today in the
case OF James Niblo OF New York against
Frank NJ. Mathewson. Theodore Oakley
and John S. Worman, all OF Providence,
The case was before the court on bill,
answer and proof.
Complainant seeks an accounting from
the respondents. He alleges that he en-
tered into copartnership with the re-
apondents Mathewson and Oakley and one
George Kelley in 1887 for the purpose Of
manufacturing and selling oleomargarine.
butterine and other kindred products The
copartmership was known as the oakdale
Manufacturing company. The partners
were 10 share equally in the profits. Kelly
withdrew from the firm about a year al
ter IL was started and complainant AYERS
that the profits were 10 be divided be-
tween the remaining partners.
The respondent, Worman, became con-
nected with the concern I'm 1880 and TOOK
charge OF the export business. and was
20 receive one-half the profits OF that
branch OF the business. Business was
continued by these parties until April 18TH,
1891. when an agreement was entered into
between three rival concerns, viz: The
Oakdale Manufacturing company; Sebas-
tin Garst. doing business as the What
Cheer Dairy company, and John IL.
Fehlberg doing business as the Provi-
dence Dairy company; whereby the IN
terests OF these three concerns were TO
be consolidated. A charter was taken ont
under the laws OF Kentucky and the
parties were Incorporated under the name
of the oakdale company with capital
stock of $500 600. divided into 6O00 shares.
Each OF the three concerns received 2VO,
shares OF stock and IL is claimed the
shares belonging TO the copartnershiI
known rs the Oakdale company were
transferred TO the respondent, Mathewson'
for himself and his associates. the com
plainant Worman. and Oakly, and are
SO still held by Mathewson. Complainant
alleges further that large gains and
profits were made by the partnership as
first organized and as subsequently modi-
fed.
There never was any accounting ac
cording 20 the complainant. or division oi
the profits between the partners since
1891. and no profits have been paid TO com
plainant. although large profits have beer
paid 90 Mathewson on the 200 shares ~
stock held by him IN the manner above
described The bill OF complainant ask
that Il may be determined as 10 the mum
her OF shares held by Mathewson tha
The complainant Is entitled TO, and tina
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
JURYS
VERDICT
SET ASIDE.
Award Of Sl56O Made Har-
ristt ". SIocum Not Allowed
by Court.

The verdict of the Jury In the case OF
Harriet w. Slocum vs. Charles w. VIII
bur. executor OF the last will and testa-
ment OF Samuel Wilbur. late OF this city,
has been set aside by the appellate divi-
sion OF tho supreme court, In an opinion
handed down today the court says:
The plaintiffs testimony tended TO show
n promise by the defendants Interstate
TO furnish her home while she lived.
but failed 10 establish promise 20 pay
thc plaintiff for services rendered Will.
she was an inmate OF his household. Tn
der the decisions OF this court IN Ycrring-
ton W. Greene. ct al, admrs.. : Y. 7. ~.
and Newell vs.. 1.awton cNr. ~ II. 7. s0s.
we are of the opinion that the verdict
must be set aside and the case remitted
to the common pleas division with direc-
tion TO enter judgment for the defendant
The plaintiff sued TO recover $3.50 from
defendant for services performed for SAM
uel Wilbur a bill OF particulars stated
that the estate OF Samuel Wilbur owed
her for six years service. from May I,
1898 To May. I, 1899. az $40 n week samuel
wilbur died January "A. 1889 a the aEc or
~ years. A jury gave plaintiff verdict
for SlHSo.
+. d. Rassctt and y. n Butmsn were
counsel for dcfenda"t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

Mathewson be declared TO hold such
shares In trust for said complainant At
the time of the formation of the new cor
poration IL is also said Mr.. Mathewson
took the obligation OF the corporation for
$1,000
The answer filed by Respondents Coax
ley and Worman do not set forth as fully
the defence as does the answer filed by
Mathewson. The answer OF the latter
sets up that upon the withdrawal OF Kel-
ley from the copartnership. his interest
was taken by Farley NJ. Mathewson. SO
that complainant's interest in the copart-
nership always remained quarter
Mr.. Mathewson denies that any profits
were made by the Oakdale copartnershp.
Mr.. Mathewson's most particular defense
is substantially that after the formation
OF the corporation, but before the issue OF
stock contentious arose between the par
ties and litigation was threatened. and
i'm order TO save the business from abso-
lutte and total loss Mathewson was forced
to modify and change the agreement
Fehlberg sold out his interest To certain
parties Mathewson had induced To buy II
and both Mathewson and Garst had to
nav large sums on account OF the new
| corporation and in consideration Of Math-
ewson's payments Niblo waived his rights
| to any OF The stock Of the said Oakdalo
company
Tiilinghast g. Murdock and Edwards &
Angel are counsel for complainants and
Comstock a. Gardner counsel for defend
/ ant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

The prince was met at the railroad sta
tlon by the citizens reception committee,
headed by Mayor Samuel IL. Ashbridge.
After shaking hands with the mayor
the prince was introduced TO the other
members OF the committee. Then with
Mayor Ashbridge he walked through the
roped-off passage way TO the street, where
the carriages were I'm waiting.
The first and second troops. Philadel-
phia City Cavalry I'm command of Cap
tain John c. Groome, acted as official es.
cort and two battalions OF mounted police
men headed and brought UP the rear of
the procession.
A VIEW FOR THE PRINCE.
The City hall is directly opposite Broad
street station and the building was circled
in order to give the prince n better op-
portulty of viewing the architectural
beauties of the huge structure. Five min
utes after his arrival Prince Henry stoou
i'm the mayors reception room, which had
been simply and tastefully decorated with
flowers and the American and German
colors.
Mayor Ashbridge extended the freedom
OF the city TO the royal visitor and pre-
sented to the prince a handsome album
containing his address of welcome beau
tifully engrossed.
The mayors address was as follows:
THE MAYORS ADDRESS.
'In welcoming you TO our city we wish
| TO express 90 your royal highness the
| qualification OF our people at your visit
10 Philadelphia. where the Declaration OF
| Independence was written and pro-
| claimed: where the Constitution of the
United States was promulgated, and
! where independence hall still stands, a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
B0ERS WIN
NOTABLE
VICTORY
They Capture Gen, Msthusn and
-Four Gums British Officers
and SO Men Killed.

London, March 10.-i:33 y. m.-Gen.
Methuen and four guns have been cap
tured by Gen. Dclarey. Gen. Methuen
was wounded in tho thigh. Three Brit
ish officers and - mon were killed. Five
British officers and - men were wounded.
one British officer and POO mon arc miss
ing.
The fight I'm which Gen. Methuen was
captured occurred before dawn March {
between Winburg and Lichtenburs'
Orange River colony. Tho British force
numbered 1900 men. The B0crs captured
an the British baggage. Gtn. Mcthucn
is retained us "a prisoner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
UNDER CHARGES.
U. S. Officers Accused Of VIe-
Iating Civil Service Rules.

Knoxville, Tenn, March iO.-Chargcs
have been preferred against United States
Attorney Wright. United States Marshal
Austin. Assistant Postmaster skaggs and
three or four minor officials alleging vio-
lation OF rule two OF the civil services
code.
The charges grew out OF the contest
for congress IN this district. the accused
being friends Of Congresnyan Gibson. who
Is opposed for nomination by n. w. Hale
I'm a primary TO be held March O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
BRINGS Z
SUITS FOR
ISLANDER.
Brennan Seeks $4,000 Dam
ages From Thomas O'GOrman
and William f. FOTestaII.

Two slander suits IN which the damages
aggregate $4,000 have been filed by Mich
ael Brennan through his attorney. John
w. Hogan. One is against Thomas O'Gor-
man and the other against William Il.
Forestall.
Mr.. Brennan claims that false and
malicious imputations were made on his
integrity. The ISLANDERS. Il Is alleged,
were spoken on Feb. Sd, in the presence OF
a large number OF persons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

The Team Drivers union embraces
nearly all the drivers handling freight In
the city. The New York. New Haven &
Hartford railroad and the Boston & Al
bany branch of the New York Central
road are most directly involved today, the
Freight Handlers union, 6527, which be-
gan the fight Saturday, by calling out
about GOO men. being made ul~ mainly OF
men from the two roads.
At both the New York. New Haven &
Hartford and the Boston &c Albany freight
houses, gangs OF Italians engaged yes
terday to remove the freight which had
accumulated after the regular force struck
Saturday were still at work. There was
little for them TO do, however, early to-
day, nearly all consignments having been
cleared up before last night
There was no sign OF disturbance about
the freight yards during the early hours.
The police detail was ample TO guard all
approaches, but there was apparently
nothing 10 make necessary their presence.
The superintendent, i'm addition to large
force already on DUTY, had an ample re-
serve for emergency calls and also list
OF several hundred private citizens who
could be sworn in as special officers AT
moments notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
DISABLED OR IN TOW

81. John. n. b., March 1o-The steamer
which arrived of Partridge island last
night was not the long overdue Allan liner
Huronian. as was thought probable. It
was the Parthenia OF the Donaldson line.
from Glasgow. Feb 26. for this port
shipping men do not lose hope for the
IIuronlan. which Is "a days out from Glas-
gov and think she Is either disabled and
IN tow. or helping some other vessel.
The Parihenia docs not report anything
special,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
SUES FOR $4,000.
Mrs. Fonialne Brings Action
Against Woonssckst 81. Railway

Julien Fontaine has brought suit I'm her
own behalf and in the behalf OF her eight
children against tho Woonsocket Street
Railway company TO recover $1,000.
She claims that her husband was killed
by reason OF the careless management of
"a car on Harris street I'm the northern
metropolis. a. L. Churchill is attorney
for Mrs FOntainc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
HaNOleWORKS PLANT BURNED

London. ont. March 10.-Fire early to-
day completely destroyed the factory OF
the Columbia Handle works, loss $4,000:
az OnO insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
A DEADLOCK.
Sealing Steamers Unable TO
Leave the PORT Of ST. John.

Sc Johns y T., March lo.-Thc strik-
ing crews Of the sealing steamers left
their ships at midnight last night. render
ing Il impossible for the vessels 20 sail
this morning.
A complete deadlock prevails. The men
are iubilant over the success Of their
movement and have telegraphed 90 other
leading centres, appealing 20 the men
there not 10 Join their ships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
OPENED TODAY.
Eliza Dawson House Presented
TO Vassdr College.

Poughkeepsie. ~ Y, March 1O-Tho
Eliza Dawson house at Vassar college, q
new residence hall for one hundred stu
dents. was opened today. lt Is a gift
from John u. Rockefeller. one OF Tho
trustees and Is named in honor OF his
mnthor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

the unloading OF all teams by men other
than the freight handlers.
The company declined TO accept either
proposition.
AT the Boston and Maine yards all the
men were at their posts TO begin work.
but the order TO go out was momentarily
expected. Business was slack, as only
Individual teams We're delivering freight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
HIS BOAT CkpSlzeD

Everett. Wash, March 10-Frank
Church and n q. Jacobs, advertising
men OF thu Daily Record. werc drowned
yesterday by the ctpslzing of small
sailbOat I'm a squall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
KILLED IN BaRR0oM DUEL

Ardmere. i. T.. March 10.-In a saloon
near Rush Springs. Judge Green and
James MCGEE quarrelied and In the fight
that followed both men were killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
NOW OUT OF DANGER

Palestine. Tex. March lp.~liou. John
H. Reagan is now pronounced Out OF
danger by his physicians.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
STILL CAUSES ANXIETY

Cape Town. March I0-Cecl Rhodes
passed a good night but the condition Of
his health is sul causing anxiety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
JORDAN MALE aUARTETTE

Al Tullnrhasts Monday night. March
10Th. from ~ tu f.. Talent for Tuesday
and Wednesday night will be announced
fn the papprg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
Joseph u. Pcttine.

Mandolin Soloist. will play I'm or rcstau-
rant Tuesday night. March 18th. from 10
To- T. l.. \. Tillinghast Co, Ltd, 20
Mn.frnlnAlnr alrNef.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
Prince CeHenryReCeivedC Cordially
on His Arrival Today.
Mayor Of the City Makes an Address
in Which He Presents the Free
dom Of the City.


this
;
) the popular demo
station contained
probably of the
5 distinguished guest N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

meeting Of the Union Ministers as
sociation will bc held I'm Y. NJ. G.. A. hall.
this evening, when Rev j. Wilbur Chap
man. Of New York, will give an address
ON the theme. Preparation for Rally
Work ond Decision Day"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10
ARBITRATION BOARD ACTS.

In view OF the threatning aspect OF the
strike the state board of arbitration early
today placed itself in touch with all con-
cerned in the trouble. The members OF
the board did not conceal their opinion
that the situation was grave and that the
prospect OF n serious contest was unmis-
taxable. They were not without hope,
however, that the opposing parties could
be brought together. although the strlke
has come I'm spite OF the fact that the
grievances of the union have been before
the board in various forms during the
past three months
During the forenoon one representative
OF the board visited the strike leaders,
while another called on the railroad and
transportation officials, the object or each
being to bring the interests together.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

The regular meeting of the Congrega-
tionalist ministers was held in the Bible
room of the Beneficent church. this MORN
ing. when Rev Malcolm Dana read a.
paper entitled. Men and the Churches ="
The paper was followed by the usual
discussion