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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-27

Wv ~ N h'Ns
Turn out democrats and let's have
a full vote of the party at the pri,
mary,
The dem ocrat who from careless.
ness or otherwise fails to attend the
primary has no right to kick when
( nominations are made.
Geo, F. Ruble, a wealthy farmer of
western Bates, and very clever gen
tleman, favored us pleasantly on
Monday and renewed.
A letter Sunday from c. B. McFar.
land and wife dated at San Antonio,
Texas, reports both enjoying good
health and having n pleasant time.
You will want flour when you come
to town. Don't buy until you see
what Jim's C. 6, has to say about
White Loaf -four. Prices are lower.
Ray Whitsstt left Monday in COM
pany with his Uncle for Colorado,
where he has secured a position in
looking after large cattle ranch
r. A. Bachelor, serving on the
petit jury last week, favored us pleas
antly and renewed. Dick owns a fine
farm in Deep Water and is prosper
ing.
BY the explosion OF can of soup
which she was taking to sick rela-
tive, Mrs. Will Martin, OF Warrens-
burg, will lose the sight OF both her
eyes.
We don't know whether it is the
popularity of Judge Graves, or the
law-abiding citizens we have in Bates
county, but it is a fact, our iuries
have very little to do.-Gabe.
The Globe is making substantial
effort toward the building of con-
vention hall for Joplin. BY its ef-
forts four thousand dsllars has been
raised as a starter OF the project.
J. r. Jenkins, who has been confin-
| ed to his home for several weeks with
a severe sick spell, we are glad to
note has so far recovered as to he
able to attend to his duties at the
bank again.
Joseph Kash, an influential young
democrat of Johnstown, favored us
with pleasant call on Saturday
and renewed for his father ". L.
Rash. He reports his fathers health
as much improved.
J. II. Lyle, one of Bates county's
most prosperous and influential far
mers, living in Howard township, re-
members us with a renewal. Mr.. Lyle
is one OF TIE TINES Oldest and high
ly valued patrons.
The divorce proceedings instituted
by Emanuel Nestlerode against his
wife has been sent to the Vernon
county circuit court by change OF
venue and calledfor trial before Judge
Timmons March 10th.
Owingto the long drouth the farm
ers in about six counties in Northern
Arkansas are in a destitute condi-
ton. Committees have been at work
in the cities and assistance is being
rendered the needy in the way of fur
njshing seed for planting.
Henry Meek and wife, of Kansas
City, came down Saturday, being
called on account of the sickness OF
his stepfather, John Pharis. Mr..
Meek returned home Monday. His
wife will remain a few days
Jas. Alexander Bruce, 103 years
old, died at his home in Springfield
one day last week. Up to a few days
of his death the old man had never
known a sick day. He was native
of Blount county, Tennessee, and
came to Springfield in 1s43.
Fred Scott shot and fatally wound
ed Rodger Ccnlon Sunday afternoon
on one of the principal streets OF
Springfield. The cause ofthe trouble
was over 10 cents which Scott claim
ed Conlon owed him for a lunch.
Three shots took effect, one above
the right eye and two in the back.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-27
TIMES, Telephone No. 81.
81, lbs head rice for 81 90 at jim 5

2Jlbs head rice for 81 90 at jim
Februaryis short on days butlong
IN weather.
\ House cleaning will soon be the
Z order of the day,
Fruits, candies and peanuts more
for the money at JIM's c, &.
Therepublicans of Kansas City will
name Jno. J. Green for Mayor.
II this weather keeps up, the farm.
ers will be sowing oats and flax.
Go to Jim's c. &. for pure seed
potatoes; they are cheap this year.
Mrs. Jas. Angle is reported to be
seriously sick at her home on Pine
street.
There were six additions by letter
to the NJ. Z. church, South, Sunday
morning.
\ F. E. Phillips, prominent farmer
1Qf northwest Bates, sends US remit
tSce for REVIVAL
The smallpox scare is about over
at Hume, and the schools were re-
opened last week.
The beautiful snow which has been
with us for the past six weeks has
taken its departure.
Mrs. NJ. A. Wilson called and had
The TINES sent to her niece. Mrs. W.
L. Lane, at Freeport, III,
Park Avenue Hotel, New York, was
destroyed by fire Sunday and eigh-
teen persons lost their lives.
The beautiful snow has disappear
ed much to the qualification of the
birds, squirrels and rabbits.
John Varnes, formerly a citizen OF
Butler, now living at Augusta, Mont,
sends us remittance for renewal.
check forger has been operating
il Carthage and several business men
have worthless checks on their hands.
" Our venerable citizen John Pharis,
who has been dangerously sick for
several days, is reported to be some
better
Song birds, meadow larks and
doves are putting in their appear
ance, which evidently denotes warm
weather.
Misses Ina and Beulah Mount, OF
st. Louis, spent few days in the
city this week visiting relatives and
friends.
Give the candidates a cordial well
come, when they call to see you. All
are nice gentlemen and worthy your
A confidence.
~ Sam Morris, at one time a promi-
lint and successful merchant OF
BAtler, now in business at Webb City,
sef7As us remittance for renewal.
It said with the aid of an electric
light in the clock on the tower OF the
court house, the late hour boys at
Rich Hill can tell just what time to
break for home.
Conductor Fraze, who has been in
the Mo. Pacific hospital at Kansas
City for the past month for treat
ment, returned home Friday, greatly
improved in health.
The gardeners have planted their
hot beds, and with good luck itwon't
be long until the market will be sup
piled with early vegetables.
Eggs took tumble in the Kansas
City market Monday from 24h to
1Sh cents per crate. The modera-
tor of the weather was the cause.
| chool taxes down at Nevada are
\ lsftting up in the pictures. At the
pril election the board will ask the
people to vote an increase from 4Oto
rs cents on the 500 valuation.
Ifyou buy syrup, you should buy
Jim's special syrup. 1t is manufac-
.tured and sold as a special induce
ment for trade winner and is lala
cooler. JM's C. G.
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Died Very Suddenly.

That old cry that seed potatoes
will be high died very suddenly, when
Jim's C. &, received so many Mime
sofa seed potatoes and sells them at
half what other people have asked,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
BODY TO BE BURIED
At WINCHESTER, VA.
Funeral Services Over the Late MIS-
Ashmore Rodgers.

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Ashmore
Rodgers. wife Of Lieut.. Com. Charles
q. Rodgers took place this afternoon
from the family residence. 1928 Riggs
Place northwest the Rev. Dr. Altrel
Harding. Of St. PauI's Episcopal Church
officiating. The remains will be taken
TO Winchester. Va, Mrs. Rodgers tor
I5er home, where the inteTment Will
take place tomorrow
Mr. Rodgers died Tuesday morning
from the effects of an attack Of PleurlsE
which she contracted in June while
visiting at Atlantic City Although sne
had been i'll for such a length Of time,
her sudden demise was unexpected to
her friends. to whom the news OF her
death came as a severe shock
The deceas ed was the daughter OF
Brig Gen. John G. Walker. the dashiug
officer of the Confederate forces, AMI
vas . descendant of the Baylor family
o. Virginia. She is survived by her hus-
band and two children. Winif-cd. asel
thirteen. and Alfred, aged nine Ihe
first of Mrs Rodgers literary efforts 10
reach the public was published but :
few weeks ago under the title CT
Waiting Race Il IS q delightful love
story and gave great promise OF th@
future
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
CARDINAL GIBBONS
NOT SERIOUSLY ILL
Attending Physician Says No
Occasion for Alarm.
Suffering From Acute Nephritis, But
There Are No Serious Com
plications.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 3.-The reports of
the serious Illness Of Cardinal Gibbons
are rot founded on fact.
As a matter Of fact, His Eminence
Is not Ill enough to be confined 20 his
bed, and at present there seems TO be
no reason to believe that there viii
be an operation, as has been reported.
Dr. Charles ODonavin. his attending
physician, said this morning that there
was no need Tor alarm, as there were
no complications. The Cardinal is suf-
feriug OF acute nephritis. He has had
liver trouble for several years, and
owing to his sedentary habits, he has
not been able to overcome Il
The Cardinal has Of late years been
4 great pedestrian. as he hoped by this
means to keep himself IN good shape.
Letters and kilograms poured in today
from all over the country. Fathe
Fletcher. who is close to the Cardinal
assures everyone that His Eminence IS
III no great danger.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
EXAMINATIONS FOR
CLERKS AND CARRIERS

Five special examinations to secure
eIgibles for the position of postomce
clerk and carrier in various towns were
announced yesterday by the Civil Ser
vice Commission The places and dates
at which the examinations viii be held
are as follows: Ocean City. y. J., Sep
TENDER q; Salisbury, y c, September
30; High Point, y c.. October l; Lake
Charles. La, October /, and San Rafael,
Cal, October is.
Free delivery will be established IN
the last named city on December !
The examination will consist of spell
ing, arithmetic. letter writing. penman-
ship, copying from plain copy, geography
Of the United States. and reading ad-
dresses. The arithmetic will consist Of
tests in fundamental principles, extend
ing as far as common and decimal frac-
tons and embracing problems. The age
limitations for this examination are
eighteen and foTty-hve years. The ex-
animation is open TO all citizens Of the
United States who comply with the re
QUiTements.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
THOUSANDS SEE KAISER
REVIEW REV Il PRUSSIAN ARMY
Influential Poles Pleased at
Yesterdays Speech.
Say It Indicates Emperor Is Willing to
Grant Autonamy-AgitatoTs Be
Heve II Indicates Fright

POSEN, PRUSSIA. Sept. Sat least
I5O, 900 spectators focked 10 LaYica. Just
outside OF Posen. this morning TO watch
the Kaiser review the Prussian army.
The proceedings were greatly enlivened
by 1000 bandsmen. who were inter
spersed through the ranks
The Raiser's speech yesterday evening
has had a good effect toward coneiiat-
ing number Of influential Poles, who
profess that they can read between tho
lines that the Emperor is willing 10
grant Polish autonomy, piece by piece
The agitators, however, are endeav-
oring to persuade their followers that
the Polish propaganda has frightened
the government and forced the Kaiser
to assume q mild position. and that all
that is now needed for compelling 4
complete baCkdown by Prussia is the
continuance Of the manifestations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
RESPECT FOR THE LATE
GENERAL VIM. H. HUBBELL

a set Of resolutions expressive of the
deep regard in which the late Gen
William H HubbeII. commander OF the
Society Of Spanish War Veterans. was
held by the latter, will be presented at
their meeting tonight. A copy Of tne
resolutions viii be forwarded 10 the
widow OF the dead soldier
This course was decided upon at a
meeting of the Spanish War Veterans
held last night at their hall. Gl2 L
Street northwest. The meeting was
well attended. and Gen l. G Dyer, IN an
eloquent speech, touched upon the
many admirable qualities OF the dead
commander
Il was also decided that the silver
service which was to have been present
ed TO Colonel Lipscomb on last Thurs
day evening shall be presented TO him.
with appropriate ceremonies. tomorrow
evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
|. GENERAL REJOICING
BY STRIKING MINERS
Belief That There Will Be
Settlement of Trouble.
Leaders Profess Ignorance of Any At
tempt to End Matters Through
Political Machinery.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Sept 5--The
belief that politics will end the strike
is causing rejoicing from one end of the
coal region 10 the other. for the miners
see IN il a victory which. while il is
not likely 10 settle the great question
at issue-recognition of the union-wiIl
give them an increase and make their
union stronger and their chances Of Ill
timately gaining recognition and sign
ed scale yearly. much better.
The leaders Of the strike. Mitchell
Fahey- Duffy. and Nichols. will say
nothing. If they know OF the plans that
are under way. President Mitchell pro-
fesses entire ignorance Of the state
ments made by Senators Plat and Quay
and viii not discuss the political feature
of the situation, and the others, while
saying on general lines that the outlook
is bright, will not say what power either
FIat1 OF Quay could have IN effecting q
settlement
Among the politicians. however. the
faith is strong that the fear Of the labor
vote. Disguised with the present admin
istration. may elect Democratic gov
/ ernor and an anti-corpOration Legisla-
ture. is being held over the heads Of
/ the operators and that they viii, within
( q short time make an offer Of q mOdeT-
/ ate increase in wages.
The local operators, however, scout
/ the idea, saying that while the strike
/ OF 1900 was ended by politics. the issues
I then we're tremendous and now the Op-
! orators are not going TO again give way
/ to politics which concern q much lesser
I question.
While the discussion Of this matter is
now going on the operators continue &c
rush work at the coIIieries. and expect
I by the end OF this week 10 make the cut
put IN the entire region some %, 900 tons
daily
! Large amounts OF supplies are being
/ received and the operators report mer
back at work while the output is growing
steadily The Bliss and Pettebone
started yesterday and are working
steadily today. with 4 larger force, and
the other mines are making gains gradu-
ally.
4 campaign of agitation is now pro,
posed, mass meetings are tG be held
where there are signs Of weakening
/ Mother" Jones arrived last night from
West Virginia and a program Of ad-
dresses is now being arranged for here
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
Funeral Of Edward Jefries.

Funeral services viii be held tomor-
row morning over the remains Of Ed
ward Jefries. the young workman who
vas injured last week by falling from
ne third floor Of the house being erect
"a BY Thomas F Walsh, corIsT OF
iWenty-frst Street and Massachusetts
avenue northwest, and who died last
AIsht IN the Emergency Hospital At
t ceF investigating fully into the matter
S s.S hewitt last night issued Ger
ss1let'le OF accidental death, and decided
1i1'-' a Inquest was not necessary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
DAKOTA RANCHMAN A
PROFESSIONAL BEGGAR
Peculiar Case Revealed Before a New
York Magistrate.

NEW YORK, Sept. 81 shall not let
this man out The Charity Organization
Society has Investigated his case and
from its report 7 am sure he is one Of an
organized gang OF beggars. I set him
free TWO months ago 10 20 West, but ne
is hack again"
Thus spoke Magistrate Pool in the
Toombs Court yesterday 10 Chaplain
Munro. OF the Toombs prison. when he
and Probationary Officer Mrs Clark
asked the magistrate 10 release Fred W
Hamme1, twenty-seven, q crippled beg
gar
This fellow has q ranch worth $40 600
in Dakota. and considerable money be
sides, made by begging No sir I
won't let him 60 concluded the magis-
Tratp
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
Entertained in Brothers Honor.

\ pleasant time was spent Monday
evening at the residence OF Mrs. Edward
Sweeney in honor OF her brother, Mr..
John Fitzgerald, of Chicago, and daugh-
ter. Miss Jennie Fitzgerald Vocal and
instrumental, music was rendered and
dancing was INDUCED in, after which a
repast was served. Among those pres
ent were Misses Mamie, Maggie. and
Nellie Sweeney, NJ. Costello, J. Fitz-
gerald, X Costello, n Hurley. T. Cos
teIlo, and K. DriscoII; Messrsy J. Fitz-
gerald, T. Sullivan. o. T. Beal. c. Har-
per, J. Sweeney, J. McGreayen. E
Sweeney, c. Mer-ilatt. Nj and Mrs J.
Stack. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Barrett. Mr..
G. Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Sweeney,
and Masters J. Sweeney and H Merri-
lorf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND
IS NOTED CRIMINAL
Woman Tells Philadelphia Police About
Her Erring Mate

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 3.-Accused by
rs wife Of being d notorious criminal liz
this city and Of having committed rob
berries and murderous assaults In New
York, Frank Harry Johnson. formerly
o. 2I2 Seventy eighth Street. New York,
was arrested last night by Policeman
Cox, Of the Twentieth and Jefferson
Streets stationhouse. He VIII be given
8 hearing before Magistrate Pullinger
today
In view Of the criminal record given
the man by his wife. who says her hus-
band has served q term in Sing Sing,
the police believe they have made an
important capture II is said that de-
tectives in New York are looking foT
the man
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
SAWMlLL EMPLOYEES
OUT ON A STRIKE
President Gompers Asked to Visit
Maine to Settle Trouble.

BANGOR, Ne, Sept. 3--The strike OF
the sawmiu employees along the Penob-
scot River for a IO-hour day is in effect
and hardly a wheel is turning in any of
the big establishments
The employers last week cut down the
hours from eleven and one-haf TO
eleven hours. The whistles blew at the
usual time yesterday morning but the
men did not appear until 1T hour later,
when they said they were ready TO go
10 work for ten hours only ". g.
Hardy. president Of the Millmen's Union,
teIegraphed President Gompers, Of the
American Federation of Labor, 10 send a
delegate,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
HEARD IN POLICE CIRCLES.

Policeman Lewis, detailed aboard the
harbor police boat VigiIant, returned to
duty yesterday after a visit to friends
in New York State He also visited Cape
May. Saratoga. and other weu-known
summer resorts
Policeman Perry, also member Of the
harbor police boat crew. started on his
ten days vacation this morning Perry
viii visit friends in Minnesota
Harbormaster Sutton will shortly
leave Washington for an extended trip
through the South, accompanied by his
family.
Policeman Singleton Cooper. of the
First precinct, has returned from his
vacation trip with his family in Viz
GINA.
officer Frank HfbIe, OF the First pre-
ciuct. who IS detailed at the Emergency
Hospital, viii leave the city shortly for
q trip through Maryland
Railroad Crossing Policeman Smith
and Desk Sergeant Holmes. both OF the
First precinct, have postponed their
trip through New Mexico
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
GREAT FORCES MOVE
TO END COAL STRIKE
GEN. MILES DELAYED
IN TRIP TO PHILIPPINES
Unable TO Leave Washington Today as
Intended or Account Of Making
Annual Report

Lieutenant General Miles was IN
able to leave Washington today as an
ticipated, in order TO sail from San
Francisco on the transport Thomas on
September Is. He is engaged on his
annual report and was not able TO
finish it in tine.
He hopes to be able to leave on
Wednesday. September 10. and the
Thomas viii delay her departure until
later in the month.
He is to be accompanied by Mrs
Miles. and Lieut.. Col NJ. P Mause and
Mrs Mause, and Lieut.. Col. Z. E. Whit
Lev.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
LAD CRUSHED BENEATH
HIS FATHERS ENGINE
Took Ride With Parent AID Met With
Accident

louisville. Pa. Sept 3.-John
DeIker. son Of Lewis DeIker, a Jersey
Central engineer, took a ride on his
fathers train
When he attempted to leave the train
at his home in a suburb OF this place
he fell beneath the wheels while It vas
steaming into the station. The young
mans arms were severed and ne was
otherwise badly hurt. and his life IS
despaired Of The father is literally
crushed with grief over the accident.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
The Death Record.

The following deaths for Jwenty-fou
hours were reported AT the Health De
partmenJ upto noon today:
John Turner. 90 years.
Nelson Purdy. 81 years.
James NcFee, IS years.
Carrie SatterfeId. % years
Richard l. Brent. Is years
Vincent E de Grange, u years.
James Graham, ] year.
Helen CorsOu, Il months.
Richard \. Wilmington, S months
John z Heiss. months.
John Jones. / month.
Leo Johnson. days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Richard z Jones and Annie Z. Smith.
Washington Cooper and Eliza
Williams. both Of Richmond, Va
John F. Kennedy and Blanche A
LipscOmbe both Of Richmond Va.
William J. Long and Elizabeth j. Pat
teTsoE-
Ernest Il Meyer and Augusta B.
Radtke-
William II. GreenwaIi and Bertha 4
Gerhardt
Eugene Sullivan and Nora Y Hinton
William T. Brown and Lucy z Wood
land, both or Gloucester county, Va.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
HUSBAND AND WIFE
DIE IN A CEMETERY
Revolver Found Nearby Indicates That
It Was Double Suicide.

XENIA, Ohio. Sept sc. \. Brown
and wife, of Frankfort, Ohio, were found
dead in the cemetery at Jamestown last
night. the man shot through the temple.
the woman, in the mouth.
a single revolver lay between them
and whether it was a double suicide or
not IS not known. though the indications
point TO suicide, as under the head Of
each was blcOd-stained newspaper
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
Steamer Scot Safe in Pot.

CAPE TOWN, Sept. 3.-The Unicu
Castle liner Scot, for the safety II which
grave fears have been entertained. ar
rived here from Port Elizabeth today
after q terrible passage, The steamer
was badly strained during the terrific
gale which swept over Aigoa Bay and
vicinity on Monday last During the
gale go native deck passen geTs or the
liner became panic-striekeu and had to
be driven below and held under q strong
guard.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-03
CROWDS ENJOY TIMES
NEWSB0YS BAND MUSIC
Splendid Program Rendered at Judiciary
Square Concert.

The concert given by the Washington
Times Newsboys Band On Judiciary
Square last evening drew the largest
crowd that has yet gathered TO listen
TO any Of its entertainments, The pro
gram was good one and the hearty
applause that followed the rendering
Of each number attested the pleasure
Of the listeners. Tonight the band VIII
play at the Georgetown lawn fete. Fri
day evening It is scheduled 70 give a
concert at Washington Circle.