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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
WANT PANAMA D PAY.
British Bondholders Think the New
Republic Should Assume Portion
of Colombia's Debt.
PERSONAL LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT.
Decision from MIR. Roosevelt VIII BE
Sstisfaetory-Denisl of the 81 5000
600 story - Brssish Ambassador at
Washington WI look After 1t,

London, Dec IsA-A lengthy letter
from the Oc1neil ~ foreign bondhold-
ers. personally addressed TO President
Roosevelt. putting forward the British
bondholders' position aneut Panama
and Colombia. has been forwarded by
the foreign office 10 Ambassador Du-
rand, who has been instructed To hand
it unofiicially TO the president. The
letter recites the history OF the Co.
lombian debt and asks the president
TO use his good Offices to secure an
equitable assumption thereof by the
Panama leaders.
The statement telegraphed from The
Hauge, that both Holland and Great
Britain insist that Panama shall as
sumo liability Tor sl5,OO0,O0O of the
Colombian debt is emphatically de-
MED by the council. which points out
that no such large sum was ever
dreamed OF as Panama's share, Ar
bitration at The Hague or the person.
al decision of President Roosevelt
would be quite satisfactory 20 the coun-
ell,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
DEAD UNDER HIS ENGINE.
Veteran Employe of the Washington Rail-
road the Victim Of = Wreck Near
Malvern, la.

Malvern. Ia, Dec. l5.-Engineer
Knox. on the Burlington railroads
Denver limited No, l, westbound, was
killed in a wreck one mile east of this
place at FIVE o'clock Tuesday morning,
His engine and the forward trucks
on the baggage car left the track. The
engine rolled over on its side. pinion-
ing Knox beneath It, He was instant
ly killed. The fireman. Lawrence
Hayes, was not injured except for
bruises. He was on the upper side of
the engine as ii was overturned and
ran at once to the relief of his en-
gineer. but was too late to be of any
assistance.
Knox is one Of the oldest engineers
on the road. He resided al Creston,
where he leaves wife, two grown
daughters and son,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
PRINCE WAS HEADSTRONG.
For Having Disobeyed the Kaiser About
steeplechasing He Was Compelled
to Remain Indoors Three Days.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-Crown Prince Fred
erick William was required by his faith
er to remain in his room for three
days. for having raced steeplechase
against the emperor's wishes. The
race took place near Potsdam three or
four weeks ago. The crown prince is
q venturesome rider and had been
reprimanded by the emperor for riding
up the steps of the Sans Souci place
at the head of the second company of
the First regiment of the guards, Of
which regiment he had recently been
appointed colonel, few days before,
on which occasion It Is reported the
emperor said he must not endanger
his life by steeplechasing. The prince,
while at Bonn university, was noted
for driving tandem at full speed to see
how close he could cut corners.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
EARLY TRIAL FOR DIETRICH.
Judge Munger VIII Hear the Accused
Nebraska Senator's Case Soon After
the First of January.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. l5.-The principal
matter before the United States grand
jury Tuesday was the Hastings, Neb.,
post office removal case, in which the
assistant postmaster general has made
charges of excessive expense for remov-
ing the post Office of the city from one
building to another.
Judge Munger has made an order for
the drawing of special trial jury to
try the cases now before tie court. The
drawing will be made December 10.
and jurors will report December 2S.
This is taken to indicate that the trial
of Senator Dietrich. charged with al
legged conspiracy and bribery, will be
given a trial very soon after the first
of the year.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
WILL ROOT BE- CHAIRMAN.
Strong Probability That the Secre-
tary of War Will Succeed
Senator Hanna.
RETIRES FROM CABINET FEBRUARY |.
Friends of the New Yorker Declare He
VIII Take Up the Practice of Law After
Years of Neglect and That He Has
No Desire for Political Activity or
Preferment.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Secretary
Root has informed President Roosevelt
that he expects to leave the cabinet
February | next. Advices have been
received from Gov. Taft that he will
leave Manila about the 23d OF this
month and will reach San Francisco
in about 30 days. He will hasten as
soon as possible to Washington. II
is Secretary Roots intention to give
a dinner to Gov. Taft on his arrival
here, and this will be followed i'm
mediately by his resignation from the
cabinet. Secretary Root has planned
to return to New York soon after his
retirement and there resume his prac-
tice Of law.
Frequent suggestions have been
made that Mr.. Root. upon leaving the
cabinet. would engage actively in
politics. These have been uniformly
denied by the present secretary OF
war. He has said that 1t is his inten-
ton to pick up his practice again after
the years of neglect, and that he has nc
desire for political preferment or po-
lltical activity. He will be often con-
suited by the administration on matters
Of grave Importance, but will not be a
part of the regular and working party
organization.
Neither Mr.. Root nor his friends
would discuss the possibility of his Sc
lection as chairman of the national
committee. 1t Is generally admitted
that. failing in securing the continu-
ance of the services of Senator Hanna,
Mr.. Root would be most acceptable to
the administration. 1t is the opinion
here that rs long as Mr.. Hanna retains
the Craftsmanship, there is no definite
step on his part in another direction,
there is the ever-present possibility
of inducing him to remain. As long
as he does, It is Idle to speculate as to
his successor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
TILLMAN WANTS POWER
OF PRESIDENT DEFINED.
Proposes Resolution Which May Settle
Right to Make Appointments With
out Seuate's Approval.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator
Tillman has drawn a resolution which
he proposes to introduce, calling up
on the Judiciary Committee to report
upon the limit of the Presidents
powerin making appointments which
require the consent of the Senate.
His object is to try and settle the
disputed right Of the President to
continue in Office Federal officials
whose nominations are not confirm
ed by the Senate.
Many Of the constitutional lawyers
In Congress dispute the right OF the
President to continue in office such
persons as Doctor Crum, the negro
collector at the Port OF Charleston.
The Crum case has become some
thing OF a n6Vl6hal issue, and 1t is
claimed that the action OF the Presi.
dent In continuing Crum in Office is
contrary to that clause in the Consti-
tuition which provides that certain
appointments may be made by and
with the consent OF the Senate.
Senator Tillman holds that Doctor
Crum is unlawfully performing the
duties of Collector OF the Port OF
Charleston, owing to the fact that
the Senate has failed to confirm his
nomination. There are other APP
pointments on the same line now
pending, and it is the intention OF
Senator Tillmnn to have the Judi
ciary Committee pass upon the sub
ject, so that the constitutional limits
which define the relations between
the President and the Senate in re-
gard to Federal appointments may
be clearly understood.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
Landmark at Guthrie Destroyed.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 15.-Fire destroyed
a two-story, Broom hotel, the build
ing being owned by w. II. Gray. of this
city. Flames spread to the adjoining
buildings owned by J. j. Helm, of Kan
sas City. both buildings being de-
stroyed. At time OF fire hotel rooms
were filled with guests who were res
cued by firemen. The hotel was erect
ed in 1889 at the time Of the opening
and was an old landmark.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LADY OR
gentleman to manage business In
this county and adjoining territory
for house OF solid financial standing.
$40 90 straight cash salary and eI.
penaes paid each Monday direct from
headquarters. Expense money ad.
vanced: position permanent. Ad.
drees Manager, Cos Monon Bldg,
Chicago. 3-St.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
COMPETITION NOT A FACTOR.
Attorney General Knox Tells Supreme
Court Judges of the Effect of Merging
Two Big Railroads.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Attorney Gen.
eral Knox resumed his argument in the
Northern Securities case in the United
States supreme court Tuesday. He de-
clared that the union of the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern railroads,
two competing interstate railroads,
have been brought into such relations
that their independence as competitive
factors in interstate commerce is de-
stroyed. The thing that has been done
was declared illegal, he said, when
brought about by the methods pur-
sued in the joint traffic and transmits
souri, cases. These were cases of con-
tracts or agreements between indie
pendent and competing lines of rail-
road for the regulation of traffic
charges. The government charges that
these agreements restrained interstate
commerce, and this court sustained
that contention
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
Judge Opposes the Habit.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 15.-In fed
erai court Judge Phillips dismissed the
suit of Robert Sawyer, of Caldwell
county. ILL.,, to break the will of his
grandfather, Robert White, of Brecken-
ridge, Mo-, who bequeathed all his
property, valued at about $4,000. to
his son. The habit Of attacking the
validity of wills in order to have them
remodeled to suit other persons does
not meet with the approval of the
court. declared Judge Philips in dis
missing the case.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
SUES STRIKERS FOR DAMAGES.
California Mining Company Would Collect
o25O,OOO from Individual Members
of the Union.

Stockton, CAL, Dec ia special
message from Secretary Goodlove, OF
the Royal mine at Hodson. stated that
there had been a big meeting Of the
strikers, who had threatened to take
forcible possession of the mine. SUI
perintendent Graves is considering the
advisability Of calling out the state
militia
A suit for $3.50, 900 damages has been
brought against the strikers individu-
ally in the United States circuit court,
and when they are served with the
papers In the case trouble is liable to
be precipitated.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders arel sometimes very ex-
pansiye- Occasionally life itself is the
price of a mistake, but you'll never
be wrong II you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for dyspepsia, dizziness,
liver or bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough. 25c,
at Fl. L. fuckers drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
NEEDS CASH TO STAND.
Provisional Government Under JimineE In
San Domingo Is Tottering Before
u Serious Revolution.

Washington, Dec. l5.-Mr. Simpson,
the United States consul at Puerto
Plata, San Domingo. has cabled the
state department that revolution has
broken out at Santiago, and that the
movement is extensive and serious.
This is supposed to be the result of the
failure of the provisional government
to secure recognition at the hands OF
United States Minister Powell, which
fact operated to prevent that govern
ment from obtaining money necessary
maintain itself through a foreign
loan.
Nothing is known officially of the
reported plots against the life OF
United States Minister Powell, but the
navy will take all necessary precau-
tions to protect the Amerisan legation
in San Domingo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
SAM'L LEVY & CO.
sESk&-ss=e~ek$%kS
Great Holiday Sale
We have inaugurated the greatest Holiday
Sale and offer goods in every Depart
ment at Special Prices.
We have at this writing an enor.

We have at this writing an enor-
nous line OF Ladies, Misses and Chill
drens Garments and are forced to
move then and will make special In.
ducement to distribute them at very
special prices.
so Childrens long garments in
blue, brown, red, castor zebeline
Jerseys sizes from 4 to IL years
regular prices "a 90 $500 and SO
they all go at the uniform price Il
81. 90 per garment.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
Indian Axen. Randiett Euon.r..ed,

Washington, Dec. 15.-Indian Agent
Randlett, in charge Of the Kiowa,
Comanche and Apache agency in Okla
homs is completely exonerated by
Francis E. Leupp, In his report on the
investigation Of charges against that
Official. The charges were made by
dissatisfied Indians and alleged that al
lotments were made to dead Indians
and white men.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
A NIGHT OF FIRES.
Several Business Firms Suffered Par
tial or Total Destruction.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 15.-It is be-
lieved the loss from the fires Of last
night will reach 100000, about so per
cent. being covered by insurance The
arst FIRE broke out shortly before
midnight in the Foster & Armstrong
Piano factory In Commercial street.
The building was totally destroyed. A
few minutes after the walls fell fire
was discovered in the shoe factory of
Hoyt & Co., and few minutes later
. fierce fire started In the Wendell
Piano factory at Central avenue and
North Water street.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
To Retry Doodle Cases.

Ct. Louis, Dec. 15.- Circuit Attorney
Folk says the cases against nine st.
Louis aldermen already convicted will
not be thrown out of court because of
TIE supreme courts decision. But he
assumes that a retrial will be neces-
|nry. These cases, he says. will not
he barred by the statute of limitations.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
Boys Suits.

sizes II to Is years all new this
season, styles Cashmere and cheviot.
nicely tailored regular $500 and
81 90 suits all at the uni. H9En
form price. ....................."..~ ovV
Mems Cashmere and Worsted suits
up-to date regular $1,000 to $12 90
suits our price $500 per suit.
We make special prices In ouI
Overcoat department. Come and lie,
us show you what we have to offer
in this department.
Mems Heavy Fleeced Underwear
sizes 80 to SO. Shield front and
double back shirts double seated
drawers our regular SOC gargment
40 each or 75c per suit.
Heavy Jersey 0vershirts fleeced,
full garments sizes from Is to 10
regular 75c and 81 90 shirts cfln
at the uniform price,. .UUu
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

For piano tuning and musical in
strument repairing, address F. N.
Skaggs through the postofilce OF
leave orders ct the Endres restau.
rant. 46-ti
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
CANAL TREATY is HERE.
Steamer Arrived from Colon on Tuesday
with the Document. Which Was Turned
Over to the Government

New York, Dec 15.-The steamer
City Of Washington arrived Tuesday
from Colon, bringing the signed copy
Of the canal treaty with the republic
of Panama. The treaty was in a metal
box in charge of the purser, who turned
1t over to a representative of the gov
eminent on arrival at the dock.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
NOTICE.
Delinquent Road Tax In Summit Tvs

Delinquent Road Tax In Summit Twp.
Sec. 10329. Road laws of the State
OF Missouri requires the Twp. Board
to make out list of all delinquent
road taxes on real estate for the
previous year and forward to the
county clerk to be collected in the
usual way. The Board Of Summit
Twp. hereby notifies the citizens OF
said township that this law was CON-
piled with and advises them to see
the county treasurer and look the
matter up.
Done by order OF Board.
P. j. JEwETT, Pres.
Y. E. VIM, Clerk. Ar
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

We closed out a large lot Of all
wool Dress Fabrics A to 81 in width
we sold these goods the entire season
a $1.25 to $3.50 per yard. Every
piece goes a 100 per yard. Come
quick they will not last long.
All Wool so inch wide broad
cloth all new and up-to-date full line
OF colors regular $1.25 goods a Csc
per psrd.
Table Linens and napkins special.
ly addapted to the holiday trade, We
show in great variety, inmat CHESS
styles and also matchless prices.
We believe we have on sale the
best line Of Kid Gloves ever shown
over our counters during our exist.
ance, in all up to-date colors. 1t is
the best kid glove ever G. nm
III s.ssss.s'sss.s..........r
The Manley Mocha Gloves for
Ladies all up-to date In style clEn
and colors price..................vIuu
1t is the best glove in the country
and there is none to equal them.
Our shoe department you will
find the greatest variety OF the best
makes, all new and up to-date foot
wear.
40 pairs OF Mems heavy cali and
grain shoes regular ~ 90 and $3.50
a 1.50 per pair.
Ladies Wei Kid, Welt and Turn
goods regular $3.50 at 81 90 Fer
pair.
A large line Of childrens shoes 3
to 4 lots that We intend to close ~.
gardless OF value sizes 7 to IL a. Toe
per pair. ID to 2 "a $1.00 per pair.
Be sure and visit our Shoe De.
partment If you need any Foot.
wear.
In Ladies and Gents furnishing
goods we show all the novelties
especially addapted to the holiday
season.
Ladies stocks find neckwear In
order to close them out we have re-
duced the entire line at II discount OF
33A per cent oiformer low prices.
Rugs and Carpets.
We have q compile line OF floor
rugs especial adapted to the Holi.
day Trade and we make special
prices to close them during this sale.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
Bank Cashier Tries Suicide.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. ia. c.
Bushnell, cashier Of the Yale national
bank, shot himself at the bank some
time before the usual opening hour.
His condition Is regarded as critical.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
SAY DISEASE is MILD.
Berlin Dispatch Quotes twenty-five
Learned Specialists AS Pronouncing the
Kaiser's Throat Trouble Benignant.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-The statement pub
lished in the London Daily News that
a second operation had been performed
on Emperor Williams throat and that
third operation may be necessary,
is erroneous. Further matter taken
from the wound was submitted to %
of the greatest specialists in internal
growths, every one of whom reported
1t to be benignant.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
= Louis Terminal Borrows 81 800. 900.

It. Louis Terminal Borrows s4.5OO.OOO.
New York, Dec. 15.-Officlals Of the
First National bank confirm the report
hat the bank has made a loan of
|cl,600, 900 to the St Louis Terminal
Railway association, but refuse In
Formation as to the duration of the
han or the collateral given.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

Vienna, Dec. 15.-William J. Bryan
arrived here Tuesday from Venice.
He made no stay In Vienna, going on to
Moscow, by way Of Warsaw.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Hey
burn, of Idaho. Tuesday introduced a
Joint resolution requesting the presi-
dent acquire, by annexation the island
of San Domingo. the dependencies of
San Domingo and Hayti.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
AuCtioneer.

Iwant to cry your sales. Give me
q trial. Satisfaction or no charges.
Best Of references furnished on appli.
cation. Call on or address, c. E.
ROBBINS, Amorett, No. 45-ti
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

A total Of $3.50 in regular and
special prizes has been offered for
Percheron horses at the worlds fair.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

D. Petersburg. Dec. 15.-Sanguinary
bonficts between Persians and Turco-
nons are reported to have oc-
1frsd on the Russo-P Persian frontier.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
so Misses Box Goats

neatly trimed blue, brown and
castors aye II to Is years regular
$500, Sc, 90 $3.50 garmentsH9 IN
will go at ..,..'.......,......."."..~o'oo
Ladies Box Coats in black, tan
and castor regular ~. so to $1,000
Garments at the uniform c. IN
price of........................"..vo 'oV
As Fur Scaris all new and up.to
date regular 81 IS and sG goods all
at one prce s3 90 each.
Ladies Silk Plush Capes, Fur
Trimmed 20 to 30 inches long, full
sweep regular price 81 so a 4 price
1915. Do not fail to see these gar
ments az Wa are selling them at
RED H0T;PRICES.
We have about 100 childrens
suits sizes 4 to 10 good materials
nicely made 2 and some 8 piece suits
regular prieces $3 90 to $500 will
close them very special a ~ 90 per
suit.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
RUSSIA HOLDS FIRM GRIP.
Korea Fears to Shake OF the Rear and
Dismemberment Of the Empire
Il Apparent

Seoul. Dec 15.-More rioting has Ia
ken place at Mokphe and a japanese
mob wounded II Koreans High Korean
officials are hurrying to Mokphe to try
and Quell the disorders. So far Rus
STA has not interfered.
United States Minister Allen has de-
manded a definite answer from the
Korean government in regard TO the
opening Of the port Of Win. Despite
American. British and Japanese pres
sure. Russian influence over the Ko-
rean government is apparently I'M
shaken and 1t is expected that Korea
will procrastinate in dealing with the
matter and possibly may refuse even
tually to act at all. A feeling Of I'M
rest is growing ameng the Korean
people. who fear that whether ii be
peace or war between Russia and ia.
pan that the extinction of the empire is
imminent
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17
Ready 20 "slIce" siam.

Paris. Dec. 15,-Dispatches from
Indo-China report the massing of
French troops on the Siamese border,
In anticipation of war. The officials of
Indo-China are quoted as saying that
the occupation of large slice of Siam
has been decided upon. The authori-
ties in Paris do not believe that a
rupture with Siam will occur and say
the measures taken are merely precau-
tionary.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-12-17

We have a compile line OF floor
rugs especial adapted to the Holt.
day Trade and we make special
prices to close them during this sale.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-09-23

az refused to marry him for a year,
and for six months more. I waited all
that time. There was no word" she
said slowly to O'Neill. as IL each word
were wrung from her by his intent
look, her pale cheeks flooded with col
or.
"Have you taken leave of your
senses, Elizabeth" continued the nd
miral in great surprise. "Of what In
terest to n stranger is your-er-mald-
emily hcsitation?"
Anything which concerns so fair n
lady Is of deep interest to your humble
servant" answered O'Neill ironically
and bitterly. The comedy had gone,
tragedy, as ever, following hard upon
II.
A door Mt the rear of the room was
opened softly ut this moment, and n
young man I'm the brilliant scarlet uni.
form of n British officer entered and
stepped lightly toward them. His
glance fell drst upon the speaker.
Barry O'Neill, by heaven!" he ex-
claimed, springing eagerly forward
with outstrctchcd hand. GLOW came
you E"rc?" For II moment the young
soldier was oblivious OF tho presence Of
his father and his betrothed. His I'M
timely entrance filed the room with
apprehension and dismay.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-09-23

my ward. Lady Elizabeth Howard,
permit me to introduce to you the
Marquis dc R-lche:Hons."
II am charmed to have the pleasure
of meeting the marquis" responded
the girl, smiling and courtesying deep
ly.
"The pleasure and the honor are mine,
m~ademoiselle," responded o'Neill, full
ly entering upon the comedy Of the
moment.
and" continued the admiral, "as
my son, Major Edward Coventry, has
sent me word he will be here shortly,
you can renew your acquaintance with
him."
1T was as IL he had exploded a bomb.
shell In the room.
Edward Coming heref" cried Eliz-
abeth, her voice filed with terror at
the unfortunate event, which she vain
ly endeayored to conceal. what fort
Why did you not tell met"
"He desired to surprise you, my
dear" answered the admiral, wonder
ing again at her agitation. you know
your wedding takes place next week"
"Ah, a weddIngl' said O'Neill, start
ing and looking at Elizabeth. Made
moiselle is then to marryf"
Eyes, your friend Major Coventry"
replied the old man, Can old engage
mant."