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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

The only ex officer OF the Confeder-
ate army who clings to his uniform
is General George F. Afford, Of Dallas,
Texas. He has never discarded his
colors since he donned them to 60
into the army in the early COS.
Pedestrians turn to look at him,
peering at his badges, scanning his
gold belt and trying to decipher the
letters on his old army hat. General
Afford has been a Judge, banker, a
legislator and a coDgressman.-Ex.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
TIE DOODLE INVESTIGATION.

TIE DOODLE INVESTIGATION.
A grand jury in session in Jefferson
City and another in st. Louis, with
Attorney General Crow in charge Of
one and Folk the other, working in
harmony to capture legislative
boodlers, those gentry seem in fair
way to get run for their money"
Big things grow from very small
beginnings, and this promises to be
no exception to the rule. A country
editor, who had no business to have
more than the price OF meal in his
pocket, was caught red handed with
a thousand dollar bill. A senate
clerk was next discovered trying to
change a $500 bill. When brought
before a house committe and given
an opportunity to explain where
they obtained these suspicious bills
they both stood on their constitu-
tional rights, by refusing to answer
for fear Of discriminating themselves.
That kind OF a plea is always con-
fession Of guilt.
BY this time public rumor OF legis-
lstive boodling was so great that
Judge HAZEL called a special grand
jury Of Cole county citizens to investi-
gate. And still the knowing ones
winked the off eye and assured their
friends that it would amount to
nothing, evidently relying on the
belief that they had covered well their
tracks. The prosecuting attorney
seemed disposed to treat the matter
lightly, when General Crow was call
ed in to take charge of the states
interests, then things began to move.
Lieutenant General Lee turned over
check for one thousand dollars,
drawn in his name by the legislative
agent OF the Royal Baking Powder
company.
Then Senator Frank Farris, the
king bee OF the senatorial combine,
the debonair statesman who swore
to admiring listeners that he would
rot in jail before coniessing guilt or
betray a member OF the combine,
was neatly trapped by Attorney Folk
into admitting having possession Of
a thousand dollar bill which he fash.
ed in a saloon 10 st. Louis the next
day after the legislature adjourned.
He is reported to have said the bill
IS given him by Col. Phelps, but
afterwards he denied to parties that
he had named Phelps as the agent
from whom he received the 81, 900.
What the mills may grind out
remains to be seen, but it is the sin
cere wish Of every honest man in the
state that the investigation be search
Ing and thorough and II any man or
set OF men representing the people in
a legislative capacity be found guilty
OF selling their votes or influence,
that the severest penalties Of the law
be visited upon them and they receive
the contempt of the people they so
basely betrayed. No party can af-
ford to shield such rascals, and The
TINES is proud Of the fact that it is
Democratic officials who are respor-
sible for and are conducting this in
vestigation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

The German critics of our gunnery
should cheer up. At recent heavy
gun target practice on the battleship
the Indiana 80 hits were made in
80 shots. Should war break out be.
tween Count Reventlow and Admiral
Dewey the count would have to de-
pend on submarines. -Post-D Dispatch.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
The Premium Saddle Stallion,
ALVA W. NO. I226.

Alva W., sired by the celebrated Artist Mon
trose, the premium saddle stallion Of the
World Fair at Chicago, 10 . bay, 16hands high
and weighs about !, lGO pounds. He Is register
ed In the National saddle horse Breeders As
ISOLATION No. -l22S,- Vol Hi foaied in 1893.
First dam by Deatbredge's Drennon, he by
Crutcher's Drennon by Drinkers Erennon, the
original Drennon; ID dam by Bolivar; Sd by
Kavsnaugh's Gray Eagle; 4th by Jim Allen, 9
thoroughbred.
Alva ". has q record in the show ring second
to none In tets sention Of the state. He has blue
ribbons from the Kansas City horse show and
from the Rich Hill, Bolton and Harrisonville
fairs. His colts show for themselves and can
be seen. This fine saddle stallion will make
the season Of 1903, and can be seen at the Lsle
barn, Butler, Mo-, at any time.
Terms.-To insure q living colt Sl2. Care
will be taken to avoid accidents, but not re-
sponsible II any occur; . lien will be held on
the colt according to law. Mare parted with
or about to be moved from county money be-
comes due and must be paid. T. K. Isle,
Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
LUNATIC ENDS LIFE.
Insane Patient at Pennington Cut At
tendant With Razor in Struggle.

AuSAh~ ~ eA AAin6svh ~es
tendant With Razor in Struggle.
Pennington, Mo-, April 11.-Jas
Smith, patient at the Pennington
Hospital for the Insane, committed
suicide there by cutting his throat
with a razer.
The patients were sent at noon to
the clothes room in which there is a
locker for each patient, containing
the medicine for the day and Their
razors.
The attendant and a director were
dealing out the medicine when, as
Smiths locker was opened, he push
ed the attendant aside and seized tie
razor.
In the struggle the attendant was
seriously cut and the razor was brok-
en-, but Smith broke away and slash
ed his throat, dying in a short while.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice Ii hereby given to all creditors and OIL
others interested In the estate OF Amanda
Mudd, deceased, that 1, T. G. Mudd
administrator OF said estate, intend to MAKE
dnal settlement thereof, ct the next term o.
the Bstes county probate court, In Bates ooun.
~. STATE Of Missouri, 70 be held ct Butler, No.,
on the 18th day Of April, 1875.
Sa-it +. G. MUDD, Administrator.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

The Doodle scandal in the legisla-
ture with which some Of the senators
ala closely connected, will be calcu-
In I'D to henceiorth clip their politl-
cal wings.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

Election of Carter Harrison for
mayor Of Chicago for the fourth con-
secptive time gives him high stand
ing in the democratic party as q
presidential candidate.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

nut twp $4,000
Over Deepwaterin Spruce twp 10000
Over Willow branch Pleas
ant Gap twp 435.OO
Over Shaw branch between
Rockville and Hudson 1850
A full report Of the work OF the
board OF equalization can be seen in
another column.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

st. Louis went democratic at the
recent municipal election by $4,000,
That shows what capable men and
honest government will do forparty.
Under republican rule st. Louis had
become dangerously corrupt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice 10 hereby given to all creditors and oil
Others Interested In the estate ofJsmes A. Mes
bit deceased, thatI, Flora z. Roberts admin
istrstrix Of said estate, intend TO make
anal settlement thereof, ct the next term Of
The Bates county probate court, In Batss county
state Of Missouri, to be held at Butler, No., on
the 18th day Of NAY 1908.
FLOkA z. ROBERTe, Administrative.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

This WEEKLY TIMEs, published every
:; rsday. will be sent to any addreIs
90 Year, postage paid, for SI.oo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

The war is over in the Philippines,
but the killing goes MUST the same.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
County Court Proceedings.

T. X. Swarens was appointed JUS
tice OF the peace and member OF town.
ship board to succeed A. B. Woods,
deceased.
The clerk was ordered to sign re-
ceipt to German American Insurance
company for $500 paid on account
Of the burning Of DR.. Lusk's property
at Nyhart, in settlement OF county
loan on said property.
DR.. o. +. Renick was appointed
county physician.
Ordered by the county court that
all county officers make requisition
for all books and supplies and that
the county clerk purchase said books
and supplies.
Henry Christman was granted sa-
loon license in Rich Hill.
W. T. johnson presented number
OF warrants for cancellation
Joe T. Smith, sheriff, was made
custodian oicourt house and grounds
WARRANTS ALLOWED.
j D Stewart clean'g cesspool
at jail 5 31.75
J T smith board prisoners
for March 1880
Joe T Smith fees, etc, 1890
=" " stamps, ianitor 22.50
j r Angle guard at Jail 1915
Jack Spicer 1850
W Il johnson x salary 25o.5O
Tx Lisle stamps for Meh - .335 50
Poffenbarger & Edwards
shoes for prisoners 2.75
A B Ludwick, Asalary 225.0O
Paxton Skinner bks, blanks
etc, for county offices 47.s5
Jack Ripeto work on crit I'd 500
Deacon Bros. mdse for sheriff 11.30
f L Gritton con fees election LOO
J f Herrell fees, stamps 1880
j A Patterson fees, stamps $40
j L Williams 8 loads dirtfor
court yard 2.24
Wycoff & Co. 5 reams type
writing paper 100
F P Langsford messenger
general election 1.50
G E Gable mdse circuit crit
room IT'S
Butler Water & Light Co AGO
l NJ Fisher messenger gener-
al election 1.5O
Butler W & L Co water jail 47.43
Cough & Hess mdse Lilo
American Clothing House
shoes for prisoners 1.5O
R L McCown ianitor 800
VIM Burner, labor 1.25
Buxton & Skinner record book 23.40
G D Barnard blank books 1850
G W Miller assess Mingo twp 21.2O
Mrs L W Debolt, support 1875
Logan-Moore Lum Co, farm 8 90
Wyatt 4 Son, lum for jail 1888
II ] Conklin, mdse prisoners 1856
Hayden Ray, repairs at jail 3.65
Bennett Wheeler mdse 1880
Fam Levy, mdse 1866
Butler Cash Dept Store, mdse $500
W T johnson, criminalcost 1880
DR. Boulware fees & expense
smallpox cases 270O
P A Bruce, attend Co crt 1920
- March &c" 1870
wv McFadden 100
n L McCown, janitor 5000
TT Smith 8 days board Of
equalization HOO
IRE johnson, same 900
G B Hickman, 2 days 600
IDL Edrington, 600
lJF IIerrell, 600
III e johnson lees & expense 32.05
| The Midland Bridge Co. was award
cd the contract for building the fol-
flowing bridges:
Between Howard and Wal.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16
SOLDIERS CROSSED
BRIDGE UNDER FIRE

They Had Carried the Structure For.
ward and Placed it Across Moat
The Western news., 1903-10-21
TURNS UP AT BOSTON.
tng to Chinese Imperial Family
Said to De in American Museum

One Of the mysteries connected with
the Forbidden City of Pekin has come
to light at Boston with the strange ap-
pearance in the Boston art museum of
what is said to be the famous sacred
jeweled tree belonging to the imperial
family of China
For more than two centuries this
treasure, made Of native Chinese pre-
cious stones, standing two and one-half
feet high, and radiating brilliant mass
Of colors has been closely guarded day
and night, few persons knowing of its
existence or where it was kept. It's dis
appearance several years ago, before the
Boxer outbreak, caused furor among
Chinese officials.
The tree is said to have arrived at the
museum through unknown channels and
an effort has been made to rstore it to the
Chinese government
The Western news., 1903-10-21
SCHOOLS TEACH STATEHOOD.
The Oklahoma Board OF Educntion
Gives Each Pupil n spe-
cfal Book.

There has been a plan adopted by tho
territorial board of education of OKLA
homa to teach statehood matters in the
public schools. A book has been pub
lished setting forth the reasons why
Oklahoma should be admitted. and a
copy will be placed in the hands of e~e rv
pupil in the territory This is done with
the object in view Of making statehood
feature in every home
This book is not OF political charac-
ter, but uses the arguments of area.
wealth and intelligence. 1t shows that
95 per cent. Of Oklahoma citizens reed
and write: that th ore are seven territor-
ial colleges, and that 81 $50 900 are in
vested in public schoolhouses. emplov-
ing 1000 teachers. Regarding area the
book shows that an eastern legislator
need not object to Oklahoma on that
score, as the territory could swallow ur
several New England states and have
room for Others
The Western news., 1903-10-21
GOVERNMENTAL CONCERNS.

On January l, 1903. the number OF pas
senger cars of all the public RAILWAYS in
Russia was 15,545, valued at $50, ,7O7. .S5S.
The total value of the 315, DAG freight cars
was $2oS,072,655
The French government is making
arrangements to provide for the native
women in the largest villages Of Algeria
women doctors, who are to be paid NV
the government, consultations being
Free
The deterioration CT the English sta
nina is being made a parliamentary
question. A commission will probably
be appointed to inquire into the condi-
tions of the dwellers in cities particu-
larly.
Smugglers of alcoholic liquors on the
Russian boundary have recently made
much use of trained swift dogs as car
rers. The officials have undertaken a
war against the dogs with gun and
poison.
Since last October the children in the
public schools of Strassburg have had a
chance to have their teeth taken care of
free, the city paying the dentists
Among 1861 children only 1865, or a
trifle more than one per cent, were
found to have sound teeth.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
WOMAN AND JEWELS,

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that
is the order of woman's preferences.
Jewels form a magnet of mighty pow
er to the average woman. Even the
greatest of all jewels, health, is often
ruined in the strenuous effort to make
or save the money to purchase them.
If woman will risk her health to get
coveted gem, then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse-
quences coughs, colds and bronchial
affections by the regular use of DIR.
Boschee's German Syrup. It will
promptly arrest consumption in its ear
ly stages and heal the affected lungs
and bronchial tubes and drive the
dread disease from the system. It is
not cure-all, but it is a certain cure
for coughs, colds and all bronchial
troubles. You can get this reliable re-
medy at Sherman, the Druggists,
Hamilton; Joseph Bowden's, Corvallis.
Price 25c and 75c. 19tf*
The Western news., 1903-10-21
WHAT PHYSICIANS SAY.

The Riforma Medica states that with
60 pulse beats to the minute the blood
flows distance OF seven miles an hour.
The Americans and English, although
they consume twice as much sugar as
the French and Germans, have much
better teeth.
The value of X rays In the treatment
of cancer depends upon the fact that the
rays induce fatty degeneration of the
cancer cells.
Three persons believed to have been
submerged 25 minutes, two IL minutes,
one IA minutes, and one three minutes
have been resuscitated
The mysterious tropical worm" dis
ease which has attacked 10000 West
phalian miners is being treated and in
vestigated by $50 physicians sent by the
German government.
DR.. Yamane, member of the house
of representatives, proclaimed in a re-
cent debate that more than 130 900 per-
sons succumb annually to tuberculosis
in Japan. and the number is constantly
increasing.
Surgeon General O'Reilly has received
report showing a steady decrease in
the death rate of the city Of Manila as
result OF the work Of army medical OFF,
GERS. The death rate has decreased
steadily from $3.50 per I 900 for the first
quarter Of 1900 to 22.17 for the first quar-
ter Of 1903.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
The Genuine vs.. COunterfeits. !.

The genuine is always better than a
counterfeit, but the truth of this state
,nent is never more forcibly realized
or more thoroughly appreciated than
when you compare the genuine De
many counterfeits and worthless SUBJ
stitutes that are on the market. w.
S. Ledbetter, of Shreveport, La, says,
After using numerous other remedies
without benefit, one box of Dewitt S
Witch Hazel Salve cured me- For
blind, bleeding or protruding piles no
remedy is equal to DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Sold by Bitter Root
Drug Co.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
Emergency Medicines.

1t is great convenience to have at
hand reliable remedies for use in case
of accident and for slight injuries and
ailments. A good liniment ard one
that is fast becoming favorite if
not household necessity is Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. BY applying it
promptly to a cut, bruise or burn it
allays the pain and causes the injury
to heal in about one-third the time
usually 1equired; and, as it is an anti
septic, it prevents any danger of
blood poisoning, When Pain Balm is
kept at hand, sprain may be treated
before inflammation sets in, which en-
su1es quick recovery. For sale by
Corner Drug Store. X
The Western news., 1903-10-21

The Northern Pacific Railway Co.
offers reward of g. 500. Park county
reward of $500 and the state of Mon
tana a reward of 81 900 for the arrest
and conviction of the parties inpli-
Gated in the attempt to blow up the
bridge at Livingston Sunday morning,
August I'd, and the track near Boze-
man night of August 4th, with dyna-
mite. Any information should be
wired to Mr.. E. ]. Pearson, Assistant
General superintendent, Livingston,
Mont, and copy to my office at Mis-
soula, Mont, B. E. PALMER, Supt.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
In Praise OF Chamberlain Collie,

'Allo" me to give YOU a few words
in praise of Chanherlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy says Mrs.
John Hamlet. of Eagle Pass, Texas.
Il suffered one week from bowel trou-
bic and took all kinds of medicine with
out getting any relief, when my friend
Mr.. 4. Johnson,a "a merchant here. .advis
ed me to use this remedy. After TAX
ing one dose l felt greatly relieved,
and when l had taken the third dose
was entirely cured. l thank You
from the bottom Of my heart for put
ting this great remedy in the hands
of mankind.' For sale by Corner
Drug Store.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
SHYLOCk

Shylock was the man who
wanted , a pound of human
flesh. There are manv
Shylocks now, the GONZALES
cent, the consumptive, the
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
and blood. bone and muscle.
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty years
SCOTS Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you couple of
ounces free.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists.
4O0-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
SOC. and $500: all druggists.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
American Bankers Associoatin, San
Francisco, CAL, oct. 2o-23, 1909.

For above occasion will sell first
class excursion as follows: San Fran
cisco and return $50; Los Angeles 500
Date of sale October l. -1S inclusive
Going transit limit Nov. IS, going
passage TO commence on date of sale
ana return passage on date expira-
ton. Stop overs may be made within
80 days date sale outside California, in
California within limit ticket. Valid
alton fee soc charged before comrnenc-
ing return trip. S. X. WILSON, Agt.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from Indigestion
dyspepsia or other stomach troubles
will find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. This remedy is a
never-failing cure for indigestion and
dyspepsia and all complaints affecting
the glands or membranes of the stom-
ach or digestive tract. When you take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure everything you
eat tastes good, and every bit of the
nutriment that your food contains is
assimilated and appropriated by the
blood and tissues. Sold by Bitter Root
Drug Co.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
Has Sold a Pile of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

l have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Kennedy for more than twenty years,
and it has given entire satisfaction
| have sold pile of it and can recon-
mend it highly.-JosEpH MCKINNEY,
linton, Iowa. You will find this rem
edy good friend when troubled with
a cough or cold. 1t always affords
quick relief and is pleasant to take.
For sale by Corner Drug Store.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
Sour Stomach.

When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality TOO rich, a
sour stomach is likely to follow, and
especially SO if the digestion has been
weakened by constipation. Eat slow
ly and not too freely of easily digest
ed food. Masticate the food thorough
ly. Let five hours elapse between
meals, and when you feel a fullness
and weight in the region Of the stom-
acl1 after eating take Chamberlain S
stomach and liver tablets, and the
sour stom" II may be avoided. For
sale by Corn> y TO Store. X
The Western news., 1903-10-21
Notice..

The Northern Pacific r. r. Co.
offers 1000 reward for information
leading up to the arrest and convic-
ton OF the party or parties implicated
in dynamiting the Yellowstone River
bridge near Livingston on the morn
ing of August End. See that above
is posted at stations ina conspicuous
manner, and that the newspapers,
police officers and employees are ad-
yised to send me personally any in
formation secured.
E. J. Pearson, A. g., Supt.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
This Paper
aHd the
Weekly Wisconsin.

We have perfected clubbing arrangements
whereby we can now offer both this paper
and the Weekly Wisconsin for the low price of
S2.25 year. The Weekly Wisconsin is
family newspaper unexcelled in reputation.
Particular attention is devoted to the local
news Of the northwest. Its woman's pago
OF matter every week is worth the cost Of
the paper.
The Western news., 1903-10-21

Nj. L. Church-NOrth Sixth Street Preach
ing at 10 II. m. and p. m. Sunday school 10
a. m: Epworth Leagne ZOO p. m. Prayer
meeting every Thursday evening. Strangers
always made welcome. j. A. SMITH, Pastor.
The Western news., 1903-10-21

Baptist Church-South Fourth Street,
Preaching fourth Sunday in each month at
II IA. m. and 500 p M, and at p. m. second
Sunday. sunday school 10 Il. m. Preaching
at Corval Is at II Il. m. and s p. m. on second
Sunday of each month.
w, II. HICKMAN, Pastor.
The Western news., 1903-10-21

Christian Church South Second street.
Preaching every Sunday morning and even
ing by the pastor. The G. E services COM
mence at 100 p m. and the evening services
ut 500, Each service lasts one hour, All
are cordially invited To attend.
r., Nj. DUNCAN Pastor
The Western news., 1903-10-21
CHURCHES.

Catholic Chnrch-South Fifth Street Ser
vices first and third Sundays of each month.
First Mass at s O'Clock a. m. High Mass, fol-
lowed by benediction, at 10:3Oa. M. Sunday
school at 2:30 p. m.
CHARLES MAoKIN, Pastor.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
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Starry Conflicts.

If the new comet ism careful, says the
Chicago Tribune. it is likely to get some
of its numerous tails entangled in the
handle of the great dipper.
The Western news., 1903-10-21

Presbyterian Church-South Fifth Street.
Preaching every Sunday at II Il. m. and 500
p. m. Sunday school ut 10 Il. III. Christ tian
Endeavor Sundays at 700 p. m.
j. Il. RURkHART, Pastor.
The Western news., 1903-10-21
Getting Ready for Busineaa.

Possibly, says the Chicago Inter
Ocean, Borelli's comet is sprouting new
tails in anticipation of meeting Prof.
Langley's airship.
The Western news., 1903-10-21

Old papers for sale at this ofice-25c
per hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

1t satisfactorily appears from the
testimony that all OF the conditions
specified in Section /. applicable 10
the facts of this case. were fulfilled By
the defendant and its predecessors in
title respecting the south half, and by
the defendants licenSors and their
predecessors as to the north half of the
township in question. They elaine I
under recorded deeds describing wild
lands; the record of the State treas
urer shows that they paid the taxes;
they held for more than 90 years such
exclusive. peaccable. continuous and
adverse possession Of the township as
COMFORTS with the ordinary manage
ment of the wild lands in Maine. and
during that time no former owner o,
person claiming under him, paid any
tax or assessment of ownership. The
verdict of the jury establishing these
facts Was clearly warranted by the evil
dencc.
But the plaintiff commended that as
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