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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-20
ONE DEAD, TWENTY-FIVE HURT.

A Collision Near Carthage, Me-, Be
tween Two Cars On the Southwest
Missouri Electric Railway.
Carthage, No., Aug. ia disas
trous head-on collision between car
on the Southwest Missouri electri'
railway occurred at Curtis crossing
near this city, this afternoon, result
ing In the death of one motormani
the probable death OF another and
dangerous injuries to nineteen pas
sengers.
The cars were going at great speed
and met on a straight track near a
curve, Motorman Hedges Of Webb
City jumped, but was so badly injur'
ed that 1t Is thought he will die. Mo-
tormsn Baker remained at his post
and was crushed In such q manner
that he cannot live.
The cause Of the wreck was q mis-
understanding Of orders. Conductors
on the line receive their instructions
by telephone from the dispatcher's
office at Webb City, boxes being ST.
toned at points along the line. Both
conductors say they were following
orders when the accident happened.
Both cars were demolished. The In.
iured were brought to this city for
treatment.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION,

The wKEkLT TINES, published every
Thundsy. will be sent to any address
Ne year, postage paid, for Si.oo.
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D0CKERY DECLARES
DEMOCRATS WILL
Sf0URGE B00DtERS,
Governor Says Party Can Blot Out
Practice Altogether If 1t Can
Control St. Louis.

Kansas City, Aug. 15.-Governor
Dockery and Judge CAN'T addressed
1000 persons to-day at Lone Jack
on the occasion Of the anniversary OF
that battle. The main features OF
the picnic were the political speeches.
Governor Dockery came squarely
out on the Doodle question, admit
ting the practice had been followed,
but maintaining that it was confined
to "a very few. The Governors recep-
ton was mostenthusiastic. Discuss.
ing boodlers, he said:
"There has been boodling at the
Statehouse. Six orseven legisla tors,
working with iaithless Lieutenant
Governor. bodied.
"For thirty years Democrats have
administered the affairs OF Missouri
and not in all that time has there
been the faint OF boodling. Demo-
Gratis do not countenance the prac-
tice. They are Democrats who are
now pursuing the boodlers and ad-
ministeriDg the punishment they de-
serve.
ST. LOUIS THE KEY.
eve can stop boodling II we can
control St. Louis. Rural districts
promptly retire Legislators whom
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Examinations will begin at 500 and 3O D. on both DAYS
and close at 1890 and 600 respectively This gives hours each
day for examinations. ~
Subjects will given the placed
board at hour named first column
ond column Each subject must completed paper before
beginning the next No subject will given other during
the hall day indicated above Applicants will any
day when they have finished all the OF session.
H. o. Nancy School Commissioner
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Fred Iverlet was shot and mortally
wounded at Psducsh, KY, by his sis
ter, who mistook him for BURGER.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-08-20
Folk Speaks at Palmyra Confec'
crate Celebration.

Hannibal, Mo-, Aug, Is Circuit
Attorney Joseph W. Folk, of st.
Louis. and Senator Francis NJ. Cock
rell, Warrensburg, were the attrac-
tions at two great meetings in Ma
rion county to-day. The first was
held in Palmyra, fifteen miles west
from here, this afternoon, with 1000
in attendance and the other in Han
nlbal tonight in the Park Theater.
Both meetings were characterized
by a laudation OF reform, both on the
part OF the speakers and by the pee
pie.
In Palmyra MIR. Folk took for his
subject Good Government, talking
for three-quarters OF an hour on the
duty ofgood citizenship. In a speech
which denoted his intense feelings on
the subject, Senator Cockrell pleaded
in no uncertain terms for citiz Al
ship which would demand party
tickets, composed of absolutely clean
men for every Office. Both men re-
ceived a welcome which was unmis-
taxable for its sincerity and appre-
citation of the subject uppermost in
the minds OF the people
Judge j. II. Harrison, president OF
the Palmyra Monument Association,
under whose auspices the celebration
was held, sounded the keynote OF the
gathering when he introduced the
three men who spoke, Mr.. Folk, Sena-
tor Cockrell and State Senator
Heather, as the opposite OF Civic
righteousness" the reverend, below
ed and immaculate senior United
States Senator from Missouri" and
the young and incorruptible State
Senator from this district +"
The expressions Of confidence In
the three men were heartily applaud.
ed.
PALMYRA MASSACRE.
To-day'sgathering In Palmyra was
unique. October Is, 1862, ten Con-
iederate prisoners we're taken out to
the Fair Grounds and ordered shot
by General John Mcneil. The mas
sacre was atrocious in the eyes of
Northerners and Southerners alike.
The celebration to-day was for the
purpose Of raising money with which
to erect a suitable monument for the
sacrificed soldiers. All OF Northeast
ern Missouri Is interested in the pro-
ject regardless Of party atfilistion.
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Teachers Examination

The next examination for teachers held Friday
Saturday August 81 No. the order OF subjects
given below will be followed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-04
Silver Star Lodge.

Silver Star Lodge. No. 20. met In regu-
lar session Friday evening. in Good Tenn
plar Hall, Tenleytown- There was a
large attendance OF its members and
visitors from Minnehaha and Faith
lodges. John T. Finney. chief templar,
presided The services OF song was led
by Miss Amanda Hurley. pianist The
transaction Of routine business was sup
plemented by plans for special work for
which committees were appointed A. E.
Shoemaker reported that successful work
was being done at the temperance tent in
Georgetown, and arrangements were
made for visit there by the lodge Fri
day evening. Grand Templar Russell
read a communication devoted 70 Good
Templar interests from Grand Counselor
l. l. Corby, now passing vacation in
Binghan,tnu. n. Y. The lodge arranged
to visit Pioneer Lodge, Falls Church. IN
company with the corps OF grand lodge
officers. Tuesday evening. the 18th in
slant.
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y SOCIAL AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS q
Religious.

is considered a fitting revival of the
great harvest feast OF gladness of an
cient origin. The exercises consisted of
Scripture reading and prayer by the pas
tor, rally songs by the pupils and con-
gregation. solo by Mrs. Belle Carpen-
ter Henney. euphonium solo by Charles
Henney. and selections by Miss Alice
Maydwell. and little Misses Elsie Beck,
and Marion Baldwin.
Harry o. Hine. of the Y NJ. c. A, and
former pupil of Waugh Sunday school,
made an address.
Before the close Of the exercises, the
Rev. DR.. J. E. Gilbert. dean of the Sun
day Teachers Normal College. gave a
five minute talk In which he referred to
the overcrowded condition of the Sun
day school. and advised that immediate
steps be taken to begin the erection OF
the Sunday school annex, Of which he
had heard references made prophesying
that the annex would be built upon the
completion of the new parsonage build
ing
Waugh's next rally will probably be
held upon Thanksgiving Day. it is said.
when the congregation hopes to well
come the pastor and his family into the
new parsonage.
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LABOR
Ex-Delegates Meet.

Ex-Delegates Meet.
At a meeting of the Ex-Delegates'
Association OF Columbia typographical
Union. No. 101. held Monday afternoon
at typographical Temple. resolutions
of coincidence were adopted upon the
death Of Mrs. Alice B. Stone. wife OF
George H. Stone. member OF the as
ISOLATION The deepest sympathy OF the
association was extended to the bereaved
husband
The reports of the finance and enter
tainment committees were adopted The
finance reports showed that each OF the
1O1 members contributed $40 to the con-
vention entertainment fund. Practically
the entire sum was expended A vote
of thanks was rendered 10 the enter
tainment committee upon the success Of
the excursion OF the delegates and their
friends to Arlington and Mount Vernon.
Chairman James H Plat was presented
with handsomely inscribed diamond
watch charm
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Annual Grand visitatiOns.

Grand Chancellor William NJ. Hodges,
Of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
has announced the following as the
dates for the annual grand visitations TO
the subordinate lodges in this jurisdic-
ton:
Thursday, October s, Franklin, No. 2,
9O4 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest;
Monday, October u. Calanthe. No. IL.
9O2 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest;
Tuesday. October 10. Webster. No. L,
Fifth and G Streets northwest; Friday,
October 16. syracusians. No. 10. 902
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest; Tues
day. October 20, Decatur. No. g. 42S G
Street northwest; Wednesday. October
81. Mount Vernon. No. 5. 902 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue northwest; Tuesday. 0c-
tOber n. Germania. No. 10, 9O4 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest; Thursday,
October 20, Harmony. No. 81. 902 Penn
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Pythians' Social Evening.

Two companies OF the Uniform Rank
knights of Pythias enjoyed a social
evening at the armory of Joseph T.
Coldwell Company, No. 7. 404 Eighth
Street northwest. Wednesday evening
Washington Company. No. 1, was the
guest OF the officers and members OF
Coldwell company. Commanded by
Capt Richard T. Whiting No. marched
from its armory to the home of No. 7.
dressed In the fatigue uniform. AS the
guests fled in they were greeted with
cheers from their hosts. Captain Whit
ing announced that his company ap-
peared in response to a cordial invita-
ton from No. and that No. l accept
ed with the greatest of pleasure and
fraternal regard. Capt. T. E. Landon
of Coldwell company welcomed the
guests in a manner that made ali feel
at home. While these companies have
been contestants for prizes in annual
drills under the auspices of the Grand
Lodge, Knights of Pythias. there
shown at the meeting of the two COM
panies. one as host. the other as guest,
Speeches were made. stories told, and
the refreshments enjoyed to the fullest
extent. With Washington company there
also came Col. Harry Coggins of the
First Regiment Uniform Rank of
the District of Columbia, Adjt. w. II. C.
Simmons. and other stan officers. Be-
sides the speeches OF Captains Whit
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ing and Landon of Washington and
Coldwell companies. respectively. toasts
were responded to and remarks made
full OF interest TO Pythians and members
OF the Uniform Rank by Knight Loyal
Joseph B. Conner and Col Harry Cog
gins. both of Washington company. and
knight Loyal Johnson T. Heare OF Cold
well company. A trio of musicians fur
nished music and solos. and choruses
were sung by members of the two COM
panies. These two companies are plan
ming to attend the biennial encamp-
ment of the Uniform Rank at Louis
vile, Ky. next August The meeting
was voted a great success. and No. 1
gave three cheers for No. 7. and then
the latter responded with three cheers
for No. I.
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Officers Installed.

The thirteenth annual convention of
the washington district Epworth League
was brought tc a close last Sunday
evening by the session held in Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church A number
of addresses on subjects of interest TO
the leaguers were delivered, and the
newly elected officers were installed.
Miss Esther r. Woodward, of Wesley
Chapter. who had been elected to
the position of recording secretary,
handed in her resignation. Miss Ger
trude sheldon. of Trinity Chapter. was
elected in place of Miss Woodward
A number of conferences on various
matters of interest to the league were
held early in the evening, and at 1880
O'Clock the public meeting began.
c. W r. Swartzell made an address on
christian Stewardship" followed by the
Rev. r. L. Wright on THE Juniors. the
Hope OF the Church" The concluding
address was given by the Rev. Joseph
Dawson, whose subject was Good Citi-
zenship-" Music was furnished by the
choir OF Anacostia Epworth League
J. Finney Engle presented to Frank
T. Israel. the retiring president OF the
District League. a handsome silk UNI
brella. the gift of the cabinet and mem
bers of the various chapters in the Dis
trict. Mr.. Engle spoke of Mr.. .Israers
service TO the league as secretary for
nine years and president for one year.
He mentioned that Mr.. Israel has given
a great deal Of his time and attention
during the past ten years to league work
and he spoke of the high esteem in
which he is held by the members OF the
organization in Washington.
Mr.. Israel made response in feeling
terms to the speech OF Mr.. Engle, and
spoke of the pleasure II had given him
TO be identified with the work of the
league.
The newly elected officers were in
stalled by the Rev. DR.. Henry r. Nay
lor, presiding elder of Washington dis
trict, and the convention closed with a
short praise service
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Sunday School Election.

At a business meeting of the officers.
teachers and adult members Of the Ninth
Street Christian Sunday school, recently
held. the following we're elected officers
for the ensuing year: James E. Nichol,
general superintendent; Harry o'Donnell.
assistant superintendent; DR.. G. T. Prev
tit. secretary; N Bridges. treasurer; f.
Morrison, librarian; F. Carpenter, cho-
rister; A. schofeId. assistant ehorister;
Olive Cooksey. pianist; Marguerite
Alien. assistant pianist; DR.. E. E. Ran
kin and George w. Pratt, reception
committee; Mrs z. NJ. Kitchin, superin-
tendent of primary department; Miss l.
BlIIups and Merric Cooksey, assistants in
primary department; Miss A Jones TO
have charge of second primary depart
ment; j. z. Nichol. II. O'Donnen, f. B.
Bagby. G. T. Prewitt. J. A. Scott. II. A.
Welsh. Miss Jones, r. Pirtle, and Mrs.
Simpson, executive committee. The third
Sunday in October was designated as
rally day, and J. A. Scott. n. Bridges,
II. A. Weleh. Mrs Gaver, and Mrs.
Jones we're appointed "A committee TO
prepare a program and make all neces-
sary arrangements.
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New Tent of Rechabites.

Harmony Tent, No. lOIs. Independent
Order OF Rechabites. was established
Tuesday evening at 623 Louisiana Ave-
nue. northwest, Deputy High Chief Ruler
John C. Moore being the instituting on
GER The new tent consists OF twenty
two charter members. making a total Of
$50 Rechaoites in the city The follow
ing officers were elected: Shepherd. ]. J.
Taylor; past chief ruler. W. W. Corden:
chief ruler. C. D. Chase; deputy ruler.
w. H. Lestrange; recording secretary,
George Cole; financial secretary, s. L.
Cole; treasurer. w W. Harold; inside
guardian. George Townsend; outside
guardian. Charles Foreman and chap
lain, Isaac Chapman
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Chinese Students Tribute.

Feeling tributes TO the life and char
death occurred several weeks ago in
Wishita, Kan, were spoken Thursday
night in memorial service held under the
auspices of the Chinese Sunday school
Of Calvary Baptist Church, in the Sun
day school house. corner of H and
Eighth Streets northwest Mr.. Tingle
was for many years a resident of Wash
ington. and was prominently identified
with various religious movements here
In behalf of the Chinese immi grants.
Among those who delivered addresses
were the Rev. DR.. Samuel II. Greene.
pastor of Calvary; Samuel Smith. super
intendent of the Chinese Sunday school;
Edward W. Tingle, of Philadelphia. a
son of the deceased. and Franklin
Fong. a Chinese student at Columbian
University.
Following a song service. during which
a number OF Mr.. Tingle's favorite hymns
were sung. Mr.. Smith read several pas
sages Of Scripture from the fourteenth
chapter of st. John. and the twenty
third Psalm. Prayer was offered by Mr..
Hurley, after which Mr. Smith deliver
ed an address.
The Rev. DR.. Greene paid tribute
to the memory of Mr.. Tingle. He stated
that Mr.. TingIe always took the side of
the oppressed, and that he lived his
profession Of Christianity.
Mr.. Fong told of the great regard held
by the Chinese IN Washington for Mr.
Tingle, and of their reverence for his
memory. He declared that among the
members of his race in this city the
opinion was universally expressed that
the Chinese immigrants had lost one Of
their best friends. and one of the most
helpful. He cited Instances wherein Mr..
Tingle had assisted the natives of the
Orient, and spoke in feeling terms OF
the loss they sustained in his death.
Edward Tingle. the oldest son of the
dead man, told briefly of his fathers in
terest during his lifetime in the immi-
grants from China.
Miss Douglass recited a poem entitled,
Sometime" and several solos appro-
pirate to the occasion were rendered by
Mrs. Nellie Drexel. A number Of let
tiers from former friends of Mr.. Tingle
were also read at the service.
At the close OF the services the choir
sang Lead, Kindly Light
Members Of all the Chinese Sunday
schools from various churches through
out the city we're present. A large por-
trait Of Mr.. Tingle stood on an easel
on the platform. and there was beauti-
full display OF cut flowers. The room
was draped in black.
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Iris Lodge Entertains.

Iris Lodge No. so. Shield of Honor.
after Its last regular meeting. wednes-
day. September 80. gave it's annual en-
tertainment and box party The great
success of the sale of boxes was due to
Prof. Lampkin and the good of the order
committee. large sum was realized
from the same. The talent, which was
Of the most select order. was composed
OF the Following: Miss Elsie Worth, e.
Haydon' and lie Petite Alma. OF the
unique trio fancy dancing class; Miss
Ella Holmes, recitation; Miss Ida
Doyle. piano selection; Master Mil
ton Allen, mouth organ: the Misses
Breyer, piano duet; Miss May Connors
piano solo; Nine. Saliana Perkine, OF
Manila. accompanied by Miss NewhaII
Spanish soprano. After the sale OF
boxes, refreshments were served, and
dancing followed, which lasted until the
early hours Of the morning.
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Three Brothers Raised.

Pentalpha Lodge, No. %. F. A. A. NJ,
was the scene of a notable Masonic
event at its session Monday evening
Three brothers. who had previously
travelled together through the entered
apprentice and fellowcraft degrees,
were raised at one time to the degree
of Master Mason. Three men have fire.
quently been in the same class OF can
didates, but this is believed TO be the
first time in this jurisdiction. and per-
haps the first time in any grand juris-
diction in the world. that three brothers
have Travelled all the steps OF subordi-
nate lodge Masonry together. The gen.
tlemen are George w, Charles D., and
Frank f. Burke, being the three sons
of Past Master Jerome Burke. of
Pentalpha Lodge
Prominent Masons participated in the
ceremony. Grand Master George II.
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Pentalpha Initiation.

Pentalpha Lodge. No. %. wound up its
Masonic year Monday night with elabo-
rate ceremonies. Three sons OF Past
master Burke were shown the mysteries
OF the Master Mason's degree in presence
OF Grand Master Walker and other Grand
Lodge officials. the work being perform
ed under the direction of the w. NJ.
Alex Gordon. jr. At the banquet Col.
E. A Keller made an eloquent and able
address. showing the relations Of pa
triotism TO Free Masonry He was
cheered to the echo. Grand Master
Walker. Major Burke, and Alex Gordon
made addresses that were received with
applause.
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FrateTnal.

sylvania Avenue northwest; Monday, No
vember 2. Amaranth. No Is. Northeast
Temple. and Twelfth Streets north
east; Wednesday, November 4. Union.
NO. ". 80 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west; Saturday. November Z, Superior.
NO. Il. 1907 G Street northwest; Tues
day, November 10. Capital, No. "a. 80
pennsylvania Avenue northwest; Friday,
November 10. Equal. No. II. go PENN
syivania Avenue northwest; Monday, No
vember 16. Century, No. 80. 4SO Ninth
Street northwest: Wednesday. Novem-
Der 10. Hermione, No. u, Odd Fellows
Hall. West Washington; Tuesday. No
Vember "a. Myrtle. No. %. 316 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue southeast; Friday, Novem-
Der q, Justus II. Rathbone. No. 20. 43O
Ninth Street northwest; Tuesday, De-
cember 1. Excelsior, No. IA, 9O2 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest; Wednesday.
December ?. Columbia. No. z5. s04 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest
The opening visitation will be to
FRANKLIN Lodge, the oldest in the world
and the closing one to the grand chan
cellor's own lodge. Columbia. This fol-
lows Pythian precedent.
Grand Representative J. H Mitchell
has been appointed by the grand chan
ceilor as grand master OF exchequer to
succeed the late John w. Humphrey.
The appointment is considered an excel
lent one Mr.. Mitchell is one of the
oldest members of Equal Lodge. and
mas long been one of it's best workers.
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WOMEN,S CLUBS.
wimodaughsis Notes.

Wimodaughsis Notes.
Wimodaughsis viii inaugurate series
OF weekly receptions on Wednesday. Oc-
tober I. from to 5 O'Clock. when the
president, Mrs. Margaret c. Lohr will
receive, assisted by Mrs. NJ. Lora Coope.
Mrs. F. S. Knight. Mrs. L. B. Mozart
ney. Mrs. L. King. Mrs. X. NJ Wheeler.
and Miss Airy Burdine. Mrs and Miss
Silverthorn. well known vocalists and
pianists. will add TO the pleasure of the
evening. Students and friends OF Vino
daughsis viii be welcome.
The class in elocution and dramatic
art under Mrs. Florence Lyon. opened
arspiciously Thursday afternoon with a
large class. who availed themselves of
this exceptional opportunity to enroll
under a teacher of such marked ability.
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Perseverance Lodge Entertains.


Perseverance Lodge OF Good Tenn
plars. No. 2. met in Scottish Rite Hall.
$40 Pennsylvania Avenue, Saturday even
ing. September 30. The roll call show
ed a large attendance of members. be-
sides visitors from Minnehaha. Friend
ship and Faith Lodges. Chief Templar
A. H. Frear presided. The service of
song was led by Mrs. Frear. pianist. The
usual routine was supplemented with
special reports of business completed
and plans for future work. Tho enter
tainment program. arranged by Miss
Florence Robinson. was given with open
doors. and was as follows:
A song. Always in the Way" by lit
tie Gladys Wilkinson. Mrs. Wilkinson
Lily and "A Helping Hand" by s. W.
Russell; song. Mrs. Brown VIII Have
Her Own Way" by Mrs. " c. Wood
bridge; recital. "A Point OF Discipline
in the Shocks Family" by Mrs Ger
trude Clarvoe. Mr.. and Mrs. Frear and
Mrs. Clara Kalstrom entertained with a
series OF vocal and instrumental trios,
Drink Water, Pure and Bright" Fairy
Moonlight" and others A selection
from VIII Carleton. illustrating the sad
results of hasty censure, was given by
A Wilkinson. Miss Lottie Neff and Mrs.
Alice z. Meyers entertained with vocal
and whistling solos. Miss Beatrice John
stone. pianist. accompanying The pro-
gram was concluded with graphophone
selections by Mr.. Mcdonald. after which
refreshments were served.