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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-07
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Inc summary Of the voluminous schedule
LIABILITIES
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14

For RENT-A four-room house, in
good repair, good cistern. Call at
this Office. II
For SALE.-Plymouth spring cock
erels, pure bred, so cents each il taken
quick, very cheap, considering breed.
ing and quality. Fl. r SEELINGER,
l1-2t# Butler, X. F. D. No. l.
Circuit court will be nvened on
the first Monday in February and
adjourned over for one week. Judge
Graves will go to Columbia that week
to preside at the trial OF the Butler
case.
The democratic congressional COM
mittee OF the 10Th district met at
Carthage last week and decided to
hold primary to nominate a con-
gressional candidate. This, it is
claimed, is in the interest of the pres.
emf incumbent, Hon. NJ. E Benton.
Grand State Lecturer for the East
ern Star, Mrs. Ella Deiss, OF Kansas
City, assisted by the District Deputy,
Mrs DR. W. H. Allen, OF Rich Hill,
held a school of instruction for But
lprChapter on Tuesday evening. The
following visiting ladies from Rich
Hill were present: Mrs. Herman
Loeb, Mrs. s. Z. Smith, and Mrs. ].
Walker.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
j. A. Wright, known to all our old

j. A. Wright, known to all our old
settlers, and at one time very
prominent citizen OF Bates county,
and who made very strong race for
county treasurer, now a resident OF
Chicago, keeps up his interest In the
people OF old Bates and rensws for
The TINES.
The man who will trade on the
reputation Of another, and offer you
substitute for some we'll known
brand OF food or medicine, is no bet
ter than the swindler who offers you
a gold brick. Ten chances to ole
his own article is about as cheap az
the brick
Elk Governor Foster, whose sudden
death at the hu;ne OF Ex.Spesker
Keller 10 Ohio, is announced in the
press dispatches, was the founder
and god father OF the thriving little
town OF Foster in this county. Th~
Governor male frequent trips to thja
county and still has large interests
in Foster and vicinity.
]. L. Herrell recently sold his farm
in Summit township, was in and or.
dered bills printed for a sale on
Tuesday, January 26. A notice Of
sale can be found in another column
Mr.. Herrell hasn't made up his mind
where he will locate He was raised
in this county, is one of our best citi
zens and we will regret his leaving.
For piano tuning and musical in
strument repairing, address F. NJ
Skaggs through the postottice or
leave orders at the Endres restau.
rant. 46-tf
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
TINES Telephone No. 81.
Remnants ofcarpets at McKibbens.

Remnants ofcarpets at McKibbens.
J. O. Bristow, q prominent citizen
Of East Boone township, remembers
/ M With remittance for renewal.
Boys 81 90 sweatersfor 75c ut Nc
Kibbens
W. N. Porch. formerly substar-
ssial citizen of Butler, remembers US
<irom his home in Berlin, Okla. Ter.
Lace curtains and portiers reduced
|st McKibbens.
Judge Cole remembers Us with a
renewal according to long stand
i ing custom, which isduly appreciat-
ssi.
39c Fleeced underwear-mens-for
I Csc at McKibbens.
Dr.. j.. N. Bricker, one OF Adrian's
ioDdest and successful business men
land an influential citizen, remembers
jos with remittance.
| Ladies Topsy hose, fieeced lSc
goods 12Kc, at McKibbens.
] J. T. Fluffy remembers us from
Clsora, Ind. Ter, with remittance Tor
RENEWAL. He has many friends in old
Bates
] Some Shoe bargains on sale at
j McKibbens.
\ C. J. Requa, an old settler and
appointment citizen OF Pleasant Gap
ltoWnship, Was pleasant caller and
Nhyorsd ~ with q renewal.
Splendid bargains in table linens
y McKibbsns.
n Dlough and D L. Frs1ee, two
fLons Oak township . substantial
assns, were pleasant callers and
1orod - with renewals.
pc Heavy cotton flannel for 8Hc
! NeKibbens.
Sour old friend Jasper Bowman, OF
Eorlnnd, ssvsr iorgsts ~ at the be-
inning Of the year. he 10 one oiour
aat1t and highly esteemed patrons,
C,eating sale bargains at McKib'
,ns.
i. b. 6acrs an old settler and sub;
,nttal citissn living west OF Butler,
4 vcvDd ~ with . renewal observing
) Snhnal custom Of many years.
bdo aud isscinator. hall price
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14

| Yrs. E. c. Vandervoort will leave
the last OF this week iur-Ohio -ier-a
protracted visit with relatives and
friends at the old home.
The Rich Hill Review says: Half a
dozen candidates are already talked
OF for sheriff Of Bates county. Those
mentioned 10 this immediate vicinity
are Harve johnson, W. II. Louder
and Henry Tilson.
Judge Bruce was a pleasant caller
while holding court last week and
had his paper changed from Amster
dam to Adrian, where he has pur
chased property and will make bis
home.
Ephrain Schaeri, an aged German
citizen, old and highly esteemed resi-
dent OF Butler, died ut his home on
East Dakota STREET Sunday morning
at the ripe old age OF 80 years. He
leaves widow and one son, William
Schaeri, Springfield and three step
children. Gus Bennert, Mrs. A. L.
Cameron and Mrs. Lon Stanley,
all OF whom we're very much attach
ed to him. Funeral services were
conducted from the residence on
Monday, under the auspices OF the
G. A. R. post OF this city.
The "lingerie" shower given by
Miss Norma Day for Miss Ninon
Dooley was the revival OF an old and
very appropriate custom, which gives
a brides friends an opportunity be-
forehaud to express their love and
esteem in substantial manner About
twenty girl friends gathered at Miss
Days home on North Main street on
last Thursday afternoon and had a
delightful time. A delicious dinner
was served in courses. Miss Dooiey
was the recipient OF many dainty and
pretty garments, not for inspection
by the masculine gender
Hon. Jno. b. Newberry brought an
old man before the court VINO was
Hound wandering aimlessly around
in his neighborhood and whose mind
was almost blank. He gave his
name as A. j. Wilson and claims to
have formerly lived near Lost Corner
school house, southwest OF Butler,
and says he has three sons living
somewhere in Bates county. He il
about rs years old and is in a pitia.
BILE condition, poorly clad and with.
out means II he has sons In this
county, they should report promptly
to Sheriff Smith, In whose custody
the county court left the old man for
the present.
in. Pollock died at his home at
Prairie City on Dec. S1st, Of pneu-
monia. The remains were taken to
Indiana his old home for interment.
He was school teacher by PROBES
sion, and commanded the respect Of
all teachers when they met in their
conventions. He served ~ deputy
county treasurer under Chris Henri,
| in the early nineties. He had a large
acquaintance and was well liked and
highly respected BY all. One great
sadness In his life, his wife lost her
reason and had to be confined in the
asylum at Nevada. She was brought
home Christmas day and was at his
bedside when dissolution came.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
White quilts on sale at McKibben,

White quilts on sale at McKibbens
Miss Florence Clay, OF Kansas City
is visiting her sister, Mrs. E B.
Childs.
Mrs Mike McCleese ia quite sick
ut the home OF her grand parent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burkleo.
Black underskirts on sale at Nc
kibbens.
Mrs, Bruce Barnett and two chill
dren have returned from a visit to
Sedalia and Kansas City and Bruce
is again happy.
Mrs. Silas Levy lift Sunday even
ing for Helena, Ark, to visit her par
ents. She will probably be gone un-
til the first OF March.
Girl to general housework. Good
position and satisfactory wages.
Apply to Mrs. j. d. Alien
Butler, Mo.
Miss Sallie Mccoy, a valued attacbe
ofthis office for many years, is spend.
ing weeks vacation in ST. Louis
with relatives.
Remnants wool dress goods OF
Mckibbens.
Our esteemed lady subscriber, Mrs.
E. Boswell, mother of Mrs. James
Harper and Of the late Judge ]. T.
Boswell, iavors US with renewal.
Bargains in ladies skirts at McKib
bens.
Mrs. Ella Kennett. so well and
favorably known to our people,
among whom she was so popular
while making her home here, nowliv.
ing in Kansas City, sends her annual
remittance for renewal.
e1.75 guaranteed black taneta silk
SO inches wide this month $3.50 PEI
I'd at McKibbens.
John Ray, Of Shawnee, called and
renewed for ]. N Frazee, at Santa
Barbara, Cal. Mr.. Ray was out
there this fall and reports Mr.. Frazee
as prospecting.
0. B. Stapleton orders his paper
change from Granite, Oregan, to
Peoria, Ills, where he is taking a
course in horology at the Bradley
schools. !.
So 90 pants for $1.95
81 so pants for $1.65
81 90 pants for 81 40
$3.50 pants for csc
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-01-14
PLEASE READ.

We have the largest harness and
saddlery factory In southwest Mis-.
souri,. We buy direct from the tan.
merry and sell direct to consumer. Keep
your money at home. See largo ad.
11-4t MCFARLAND Bros.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
CELEBRATE FLAG DAY

Flag Day was celebrated by the United
Spanish War Veterans with patriotic ex-
ercises last evening at Thirteenth and
Z Streets northwest. where a lawn fete
Is now being held under the direction OF
that association. A large crowd attend
ed the ceremonies. and assisted in cele-
brating the event
The exercises We're opened with the
singing Of 1.-THE Star SpangIed Ranner''
by Mrs. Flora Lewis
Capt. James z. Payne. a Confederate.
veteran. made an address. in which ne
spoke OF the friendly rela tfons betvvaeo
the North and South. He was followed
oy A F. Springsteen. known as the
drummer boy OF Missionary Ridge" who
also made few remarks. and gave an
imitation on the drum Of musketry ana
cannon firing in battle
Commissioner mcfarland delivered "A
hrlef address at the close OF the exe--
cises after which the audience sang
America"
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
HONORS AWARDED TO
ALEXANDRIA STUDENTS

ALEXANDRIA. Va. June Eth
commencement exercises o. the sixty.
fifth year Of the Episcopal High School
Of Virginia tookplace at Liggett Hall
this afternoon at o'clock Premiums
for the year were conferred as follows
For reading at sight-First prize. Ed
ward Henry Powell. Vermont: second
prize, Churchill Jones Gibson. Richmond.
For reading-First prize. Edward Hen
~ Powell, Vermont; second prize
Churchill Jones Gibson. Richmond.
Fer declamatlon-First prize. Claude
Lorraine Girardeau. Georgia: second
prize, William Berry Marburv, MARY.
land.
For schclarship-whit prize. Samuel
Miller Gallaher. West Virginia: Robert
Nelson Rust, Alexandria county; Calder
Gilliams SmOot, Fairfax county; Robert
Llewellyn White, Petersburg.
Johns prize-John GwyHn Cough.
Maryland Howard Meredith Hicks
Texas; James Smith Rust. Alexandria
county; William Henry Seamon. jr.,
Meade prize. Edwin Hansow Webster
Harlan, Maryland; William jackson
Mann. 1r., Fauquier county; Richard
Pardee Williams, Jr.. Washington, ID.
The following medals were then
awarded:
Randolph Fairfax Memorial prize med
al, for excellence IN general scholarship.
TO Edwin Hanson Webster Harlan
Maryland.
Pembroke Lea Thorn memorial prize
medal. for excellence i'm historical es-
say. TO William Jackson Mann, jr.. Eau
quier county.
Robert Taylor Wilson prize medal for
excellence in English composition. 10
Richard Pardee Williams, jr.. Washing
ton, d g
Liewellyn Hoxton memorial prize med
al. for excellence in mathematics. TO
Howard Meredith Hicks, Texas
William Garrett Bibb prize medal for
excellence IN Shakespeare C4Twelfth
Night, AS You Like It." and king
Lear to Edwin Hansow Webster Har-
Ian, Maryland.
II. s. Liggett memorial junior prize
medal. for excellence In general scholar
ship. TO Howard Meredith Hicks. Texas
4 Certificates OF graduation were con-
ferred as follows. John Minor BLACKBOARD
Fairfax county; Edwin Hanson Webster
Harlan, Maryland; James Smith Rust
Alexandria county; Calder GHlianIs
smoot, Fairfax county; Lewis Wake
white. stanton; Richard Pardee wa
iams. jr.. Washington. ID. Z.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
DETECTIVES INNOCENT"
OF HIGH SCHOOL ROBBERY

The Business High School might
have been robbed Sunday evening and
dozen safes might have been pried
open there" said Captain Boardman.
chief Of detectives. today. but neither
Principal Davis nor any one else has re-
ported it to the police or the detective
Office.
i read a newspaper story about the
loss Of ten 2-cent postage stamps and a
Bible there. but I suppose they were
hidden by the pupils or MISPLACED. Ar
any rate We have not heard ANYTHING
or II from Mr. Davis or any one connect
ed with the school
IT was reported yesterday that a fu-
rore or excitement was created at the
BUSINESS High School on Monday nv
the discovery that the PRINCIPALS room
mad been ransacked by a burglar and
- cents i'm stamps and a Bible stolen.
while other things Of more value we're
lett untouched II was also stated that
the police were making every effort to
apprehend the miscreant, while in real
lty the police have never heard q word
OF the robbery.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
SPEEDWAY IS BEING
RAPIDLY COMPLETED
Report on Project by Contractor al
Monthly Meeting of Riders and
Drivers Association.

The Riders and Drivers Association
held its monthly meeting last night In
the Metropolitan Hotel. Nearly all OF
the members were present and the con-
dition Of the new Speedway was discuss
ed
Contractor Mcnamara reported that
the Nineteenth Street end Of the Speed
way. for distance OF about three-quar-
tiers of a mile will be availabl for speed
ing imposes within the next ten davs.
The dredges have completed their work.
Until the grade OF Twenty-thfrd Street
IS restored. = Street to TWenty-third. a
distance OF half a mile. will be used
w ork on y Street has been going on for
sometime.
The treasurer OF the association re-
ported that up to date. 81. 500 in subscrip-
tons and dues had been received and
that about 500 in subscriptions was IN
paid. Contractor Mcnamara stated that
there was still due him $1,000 on work
already done
II was decided TO amend the bylaws
OF the association. so that herea fter
nine members present at any meeting
can do business. instead Of twenty-one
as bylaws called for
A number of horsemen announced
their intention of entering their horses
IN the inter-city meeting. at Baltimore.
June q
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
MISSOURI BOODLERS
MUST GO TO JAIL
Convicted Legislators Are
Beaten in Appeal.
SUPREME COURTS RULING
R. M. Snyder, Pleading Statute of Limi-
tations, Alone Obtains
New Trial.

JEFFERSON CITY. No. June l5.-
The supreme court has affirmed the de-
cision OF the lower court IN the Doodle
cases OF former members OF the house
OF delegates, Emil Hartman and Julius
Lehman, of St Louis and reversed and
remanded the case OF Robert NJ SNYDER.
OF Kansas City. who was convicted OF
bOodling in St Louis.
The court sentenced Lehman to serve
seven and Hartman six years in the
pcnitentiary for bribery in ST. Louis.
Robert N. Snyder pleaded the statute
OF limitations OF three years as a resi-
uent OF missouri. while the State at
tempted to prove that he lived in New
York. and could not plead such a
statute.
The court sustained me defendant on
mat point and gave him another trial.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
GARShEN SET SAIL
FOR ENGLISH CUPS
Lou SchOles, Amateur Single ScuIIer
and Edward Durham, Professional
Bound for Henley.

Lou Scholes. the champion amator-
single seulIe. Of America ana Cn@o', u
VIII san for England on the stearoar
oedr:c today 30 take part IN the HenIe,,
regatta. Scholes viii be accompauied ~.
j. Mulqueen and VI. p. Mallou of ,bo
Iororto Rowing Club lie is a SON Of
r. Scholes. Of Toronto, former we'll
hnown amateur athlete; and his brother
JACK Scnoies, is the champion ueb+,
weight boxer OF the world
Edward Durham, nephew Of Edward
LlahIah' VIII go To England with the
parry he IS a professional single soul
Ter and VIII meet Tom suliiSan -,
81, CHAMPION OF England. in a race on The
names Durham was instructed In Tho
arr OF rowing by Hanlan. and is abont
NJ IS oiu ~ hahian was when In his prime.
ne oarsmen and their friends y-isitad
Gre Vesend yesterday and ali played Her-
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
NEser Hides $4,000
And Lets Wife Stare
knowledge of Wealth Came TO Lioht Throuoh
Search of Home for Stolen Property.
Woman Sues for Divorce.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, June 15.-John Beas-
ley, carpenter, and apparently a poor
man. was arrested here on complaint OF
teilow-workmen that he was stealing
their tools one By one.
When the police searched Beasley they
round more than 5000 in currency in his
pockets They then went 10 his house.
where more than $4,000 in money valua-
PIE papers and securities was found.
Inc police sound a secret door in the
parlor Of Beasley's home, and, opening
this went into room under the parlor.
where large amount of property was
hidden Part Of this has been identified
as having been stolen.
A chest in the room was opened. and
IN this $4,000 in securities was found.
IN other parts of the house gold and bills
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
PAYS A HEAVY FINE
FOR CATCHING SHAD

Bernard West. = fisherman, was fined
80 by Judge Kimball In the Police Court
To-Day, Tor catching shad The shad
season closed June 10.
Under the code, all the fishing para
phernaha found in the possession of
those who are caught in the act Of
Vioiauhs the ush laws Is coniscated and
syi9' OF destroyed West said the boat
and tackle he had did not belong -
him, but Judge Kimball Will not dispose
OF that question until claim is nade
for the paraphernalia by some other
person.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
ITALIAN CANNOT WHIP
DAUGHTER IN AMERICA

PHILADELPHIA. June I5.--&Iex =
NarSi'uccis daughter Lizzie, twenty-five
years old. announced a few weeks ago
that she was engaged to be Marie,
NargiIucci didn't approve and command
co htr to break the engagement. bu.
she refused.
Vargilucei went 70 his daughters room
ana again demanded that she break IN.
engagement. and again she refused
Then be started &c chastise ne-, but sh,.
escaped and fed TO the street and an
The policeman arrested Vargflucci.
Later Magistrate Smith held Nargilucci
n 500 ba'l to answer to a charge Of Is
sault ana battery
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
PRISON LIFE DRIVES
INNOCENT MAN INSANE

BUTTE. Mon. June l5.-Wiliiam Muir
ply alias Walthan. who is serving a
NE sentence for the murder committed
BY Miles. has been driven insane by his
long confinement in the State prison at
Deer Lodge, but his insanity Is of a mild
sort and he has been kept in prison in
stead o being sent 10 the asylum
He is fifty-five years old. but appears
TO be seventy five. Walthan and Miles
were together when put OF by a brake
man.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15

$40 600
Beasley has been living in poverty
His wife has been scrimped in her Nv.
ing, and has shaved for years in ie,uor-
ance of the wealth her husband had
been boarding. She knew nothing Of the
money or the stolen property. Following
the discovery she filed a suit for divorce
and obtained an injunction restraining
Beasiey from disposing of any Of IA.
property or money.
Beasley refused TO talk OF the money.
His wife, in her suit for divorce. states
that she had been nearly starved She
his wages
Beasley came here from Beloit scve,;ti
years ago. after mOrtgaging some prom
erty 10 the limit, and then defauitiny in
the payment.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15

assert-we gave four years Of proof
that we fought for liberty Millions
OF us loved the Union. Millions
OF us detested slavery. Millions of US
denied the doctrine of secession. We
may not argue now who brought the
battle OMIT was battle-and the same
blood which welled up in the North we'll
ed up in US; we fought, and we fought
10 finish; there is no faint of treason
on us. no corruption Of blood.
Grant was the first peacemaker. Lee
gave hlmsen as hostage for the rest
OF US. Wheeler and Lee wear the blue
again, and the gray wOrships at its
SArlies, even rs we worship this day.
without so much as the suspicion OF
pathy Of every true soldier of the Norta.
Recall Rot the Past.
Happy issue. happy we who have liv-
ed 10 see it. Let US not wiring our
hearts by recalling the past-the drums
and tramDlings of the legions-nor the
faces, nor the tones OF the deaG-but
let US the rather feel that they died not
IN vain. Let us rejoice that out OF the.
wreck, the Southland our beloved Ten
nessee-twin sister Of Virginia and Ken
both her racehood and her
manhood
Finally. let us promise that. IL another
DAY OF travail should Overtake the re-
united Union. the North viii find I'm the
South shield and a buckler alike
against the organized corruption of
Mammon and the militant insanity Of
q sTdrlanism. fCfbidulng another IRE
~ esslolt conIiict between capital and la
Dor; foroidding it I'm the name of the CON
Sutulon, which assures uniformity of
laws: IN the name Of the Government
compel equality Of opportunirvf-
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
ATTENDS TRI-CENTENNIEL
OF NEW BRUNSWICK

The T51ited States cruiser Detroit -
now on its way 10 New Brunswick
where il viii represent the United States
AT the celebration Of the three hum
dredth anniversary Of Dement'S settle
commander Dillingham; is in command
or tne Detroit. which has done such ef-
Iectlve work in SantO Domingo protect
ing American interests against revoIu-
uonary forces.
Iencn and British warships viii also
go 10 New Brunswick ~ ioin in ~
celebra ton
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
SUPPOSED DEAD RoBBER ALIVE

OMAHA, Neb.. June 15.-George ".
Hendricks. who was thought TO be the
train robber killed at Glenwood Springs.
Col. is in jail I'm this city under sen
tence Tor forging express money orders
He says he knows nothing OF the iden-
uty Of the dead man
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
COAL SCHOONER AGROUND

NEW LONDON, Conn. June *
Schooner Abbie and Eva Hooper of
Boston. struck on Black Ledge while
leaving this harboI. Her cargo is beins,
1ghtered. She waH bound from Pbfia9
d"lPhia 20 Boston with "A cargo of as
tons OF soft coal, and is I'm command Of
Capt. Nelson KelsOn.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
W. c. T. U. LEADER DEAD

AIM iNGTON. Me-, June 15-Mrs
Iieien Sofhn Beedy. national organizer
OF the National " c. r. L.. and who
was president OF the National Dorotbea
DIX Association. died as tie resul, ~
81 operation performed at yVashin1ton
, ..sst .Minter. Mrs. Berry was an active
"o'Aer win the late Frances Willard.
The Washington times., 1904-06-15
Will CONDEMN LAND
FOR STREET EXTENSION

concentrations Of the land necessary
Tor the extension and widening Of Four
'0thlh street northwest from Lydecker
ehue 70 the Piney Branch Road. "A
is''hce OF about mile, will be begun
az soon as possible
ne CORPORATION Counsel has been Of.
~ ~ the Commissioners to take
1e'i,,Ibl - eiininary steps for such "a pro.