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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
Have Registered $4,000.

Omaha, July 1S.-The Chicago 4
Northwestern railroad ran two spe.
cial trains in addition to Its regular
trains to Bonesteel and Fairfax last
night and to-day, carrying more than
1000 men and women who propose
to register for lands in the Rosebud
reservation, recently opened for
homestead entry by the government.
The rush to the Rosebud country in.
creases as the time for registration
expires, and it is estimated that
about 10000 persons have thus far
registered. The registration has ten
days more to run. 1t began July ).
1t is believed that nearly $50, 900
will have registered by July %.
There are 2,3I7 claims.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
ACCEPT RESULTS WITH ESTHUSI.
Assn.

We have made special effort to learn
the views of prominent Democratic
workers throughout the county on
the national ticket and platform Civ
en- US by the st. Louis convention and
And DISPOSITION 70 accept the result
and support the ticket with an enthu-
siasm which is. very gratifying and
presages good resultsior Democratic
cause in November.
The platform Is not all that soma
people desired but they recognized
that when the party in different sec
tions is divided on great questions,
that the policy of compromise must
I've accepted and q common ground
found on which all can agree, II the
party is to be successful Mt the polls.
Mr. Bryan made a magnificent fight
for the views OF the western Democrats
and accepted the compromise. The
reuniting Of our great party after an
estrangement Of so many years, was
so much better than wehad even dar-
ed to hope, that when a few weeks ago
certain defeat stared US In the face
with a divided party, now we have
more than an even chance for victory,
With united party we have better
chancellor national Democratic sue.
cess than We have had since 1892 and
our people are going into this fight
with enthusiasm and u firm determin.
alton to win.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

At an informal meeting OF the Dem
oeratic National Committee in st.
Louis, directly after the adjournment
of the convention, Thos. Taggart OF
Indiana was Endorsed as chairman OF
the National Committee, TO succeed
Senator Jones. But tits understood
that this movement does not meet
with the approval of judy Perker's
New York managers, and tt Is further
said that Judge Parker williavor the
selection OF Senator German, OF Mary
land for this position If this distin-
guished party leadercan beprevailed
upon to accept the place.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
Camp Bates.

The camp OF the State militia on
the State asylum grounds at Nevada
has been christened Camp Bates, in
honor Of Gen. John C. Bates, OF st,
Louis.
Gen. Jackson and Capt. Evans OF
the regular army will assist Brig
Gen. Harvey Clark in reviewing the
troops, and maneuvers will be made
within a radius of eight miles oil
camp.
Gen. Clark and staff occupy twenty
tents, OF course in o desirable loca.
ton, but the whole camp is desirably
situated and especial attention ia
being given to sanitary conditions,
all refuse being burned daily in the
regimental streets. Crude petroleum
is employed as the destroying agent
Maj A. C. Landon OF Clinton has
been made a field officer OF the day,
and Maj. E. R. Churchill Of Nevada
medical field officer, both being OF
the % regiment.
The Sd regiment is the largest In
camp, having SIT men and forty.
two officers here.
1t is estimated that during the en-
campment $4,000 loaves OF bread
and 1900 pounds OF meat will be
consumed by the soldiers, in addition
to the other supplies.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
Will Return to Missouri.

DR.. C. NJ. Jackson OF the Medical
Faculty OF the University OF Missouri
has declined a flatteriDg offer from
one OF the most prominent eastern
universities and will return to Mis-
souri, next year. DR.. Jackson sprsng
into prominence few years ago as
the inventor OF the sectional method
of teaching anatomy. His plan was,
instead OF picking the specimen to
pieces, to solidify it and cut it into
thin cross sections and study these
instead. The method has since been
adopted in the leading medical col
leges.
DR.. jackson is now in Europe where
he has been for the past year az the
University OF Berlin. He will return
to Missouri In time for the opening
Of the University, September 18th.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
New Schedule Of Salaries.

Washington, July 19.-The new
salary schedule for rural mail car
riers has been completed. The new
schedule applies from July 1.
The last Congress raised the maxi
mum route WAS twenty.iour miles
long and to carriers on routes oithis
length, numbering about II, 900, the
maximum salary will be paid. The
salaries OF carriers on routes shorter
than the maximum WAS fixed by de-
Quoting SIS for each mile less than
twenty-four.
The net result has been that slight
ly over two-thirds OF the whele force
OF "a, 500 rural carriers have received
increases OF 800 q year In their sala.
ries.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
Bryan'S Views Worried Banker.

Des Moinep, To-, July 19.-R. T
MoSely, one Of the best known bank.
ers in Iowa, for years leader In the
Democratic party, once u member OF
the legislature, and recently one Of
the alternate delegates to the nation
al convention at st. Louis, is report
ed to have become violently insane.
Mi Mosely deplored the utterances
and attitude Of William J. Bryan
during the convention to such an ex.
tent that he discussed 1t almost in
cessantly for days after his return
home, until at last his mind is said
to have completely given way.
Physicians hope for his recovery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Mr.. Cleveland was among the first
OF the nations big men to congratu-
late Mr.. Parker on his nomination
and by so doing Mr.. Cleveland virtu.
ally announces that Mr.. Parker will
get his aid and support. Mr.. Cleve.
land may have lost some oihispopu.
larity in the West but he is still a
power in the Democratic ranks in the
East, and his endorsement OF Mr..
Parker in that section OF the country
will be worth thousands of votes.
So with Mr.. Cleveland and Mr. Bryan
In hearty support OF The ticket it is
apparent that the Democrats will
show solid front in November and
come under the wire a victorious
party.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
Confederate Delegate to
G. A. R. Encampment Chosen

Fort Worth, Texas, July Icon.
iederate Veteran Robert E. Lee camp
to day received and accepted an invi.
tation from George H. Graves, com.
mander Of the Grand Army of the
Republic, department OF Massachu.
sets, to send q member to attend
the national encampment which be-
gins In Boston August Is. Com
mander E. W. Taylor was selected to
go to Boston, in compliance with the
Grand Army invitation.
1t is being planned to have twenty
five or thirty leading coniederates
from the South at the Grand Army
encampment. 1t was the decision oil
the confederate camp to-day that
the bringing together OF the men
who wore the blue and the gray at
Boston means good for both the
North and the South. The invitation
from Boston was read with much
interest before the confederate vet.
Grams to-day.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The telegram from Muscogee, l. T.,
citizens to Alton B. Parker was no
doubt gratifying. Itstated: "Atan
election held here to-day, July II,
the first in the United States after
your nomination, Muscogee, claimed
by the Republicans, went Democratic.
This Is the first gun of thecampaign,
and is considered a fair test. The
Indian Territory is on fire with un-
comparable Democratic zeal"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Gen. James B. Weaver, who was a
member Of the Iowa delegation to
the st. Louis convention, and who
was twice nominated by the Green.
hackers and Populists for President,
says be will stand by the flag and
the Democracy, and that he will
stump Iowa and other states for
Parker and Davis. General Weaver
will do to bet on In this great party
coDflict.-Clinton Democrat.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
Night Was Her Terror.

81 would cough nearly all night
long" writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize,
oiAlexandria, Ind, "and could hard
ly get any sleep. l had consumption
so bad that IL / walked a block l
would cough irightiully and spit
blood, but, when all other medicines
failed, three $1,00 bottles OF DR..
Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and l gained SO pounds" It's
absolutely guaranteed to cure colds,
coughs, la grippe, bronchitis and all
throst and lung troubles. Price. SOC
and $1.C0. Trial bottles free at
Frank T. Clay's drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Hearst's New York American says:
"There was fighting at the st. Louis
convention, plenty OF 1t, and every
body had his say, every faction was
given a hearing. And the conven-
ton having done its work 1t is the
duty OF good Democrats Loyalty to
accept the platform and ticket and
exert themselves for the election Of
Parker and Davis"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
| MILES WRITES TO PARKER.
A Candidate in Whom the Coun
try Has Every Confidence.

Esopus, N. Y, July 1S.-Judgs
Parker received a letter to-day from
General Nelson A. Miles. The letter
Is In General Miles handwriting, and
Is as follows:
st. Louis, Mo-, July 10, 1904
Hon, Alton b, Parker, Esopus, N, Y,
DearSir; Safety for the good ship Of
state is of the first Importance. AT
a time when a material crisis is pend
ing, when democratic institutions
are in peril, when great evils should
beeradicated, when important polit
Teal questions must be decided, it Is
fortunate that the Democratic party
has given to the country a candidate
for President In whom that great
council of representative men have
every confidence, and we have the
best Of reasons for believing that the
confidence will be confirmed by the
intelligent, patriotic people of the
country.
We all do know that the instincts
and training OF the Judge are to hold
in sacred regard the constitution and
theiaithful Interpretation and execu.
tion OF laws. Hence we believe that
under your administration its law
will be administered with fidelity and
integrity. / believe you will be elect
ed and thereby have an opportunity
OF rendering our country a service Of
Unreasonable value that will rebound
tothe honor OF the Democratic party
and the glory of the republic. Ihave
the honor to remain, very truly
yours, NELSON A. MILES.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
JUDGE GRAVES TO PRESIDE.
The Permanent Chairman For the Con.
yentiOn Agreed On.

ventiOn Agreed On,
Jefferson City, July 19.-Judge W
W. Graves, of Butler, will be perma
nent chairman OF the convention
This was decided by the committee
on permanent. organization this af.
ternoon. Otherwise the temporary
organization OF the convention is to
be made permanent.
There had been some talk OF Judge
W. N. Evans for permanent chair.
man, but after he was slated for
chairman OF the state committee
Judge Evans said he did not wish to
take any other honor.
Judge Graves was entirely salts
factory to Mr.. Folk. He is more
than satisfactory, for Graves has
been his very loyal friend throughout
his canvass. Judge Graves was the
Judge who had charge Of the "Ed''
Butler trial at Fulton last winter.
He also tried the Farris case In JEFF
ferson City.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
The Nevada Mail considers t

The Nevada Mail considers that
"the paramount issue in the coming
campaign Is men and not measures.
The money issue has, for a time at
least, settled itself. The question
now to be determined, is between men,
with Judge Parker on one side and
Mr.. Roosevelt on the other" 1t is
easy to see the Mail is right on that
proposition
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
The Russians Lost 1000.

st. Petersburg, July 10 General
Kuropatkin reports that Lieutenant
General Count Keller lost more than
1 900 in the Russian attack on Mo.
tien pass July II. General Kuro.
patkin does not say whether this in.
cludes the wounded, missing and
captured. According to the general
STATS latest reports, the japanese
seem to have suspended their ad.
vsnceirom all points. 1t isconsider.
ed possible that they may have de-
clded to await the result OF the opera.
tions against Port Arthur. Much.
wang Is still In possession OF the Rus
slams.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

First the Republican papers ridi
culed the Democrats for nominating
Judge Parker, an unknown man fol
president. Now they claim he Is
owned by Wall street, and next they
will have him at the head of the
Standard oil trust, the beef trust and
all the other trusts and a deadly foe
to labor. Watch AID see if they
don't.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

A man Ia North Carolina, who was
saved from conviction for horse
stealing by the powerful plea Of his
lawyer, after his acquittal by the
jury was asked by the lawyer: "Hon.
or bright now, Bill, you did steal
that horse didn't your" "Now look
q here, judge" was the reply, Il al.
lers did think stole that boss, but
since | heard your speech to that ERE
jury, I'll be doggoned If amt got
my doubts about it."
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
The State Superintendent of publ

The State Superintendent OF public
schools will in a few days apportion
81, 2S5,530 to the several counties in
the state for the support Of the
schools, and there will be an increase
of about B cents to a child In the
amount of money apportioned for
school purposes for the ensuiDgyear.
The amount per capita this year will
be between 81 20 and 81 30.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
FronlPinlp|es
to Eczema
From Infancy
to Age

TO those who have suffered long and
hopelessly from Humors Of the Blood.
Skin, and Scalp, and who have lost faith
in doctors, medicines, and all things
human, cUTIcURA Soap, Ointment. and
Pills appeal with a force hardly to be
realized. Every hope, every expectation
awakened by them has been more than
fulfilled. More great cures are daily
made By them than by all other Skin
Remedies combined, single set, costing
but one dollar, being often sufficient to
cure the most distressing cases of tortur.
ing, disfguring humors, ecssmas, rashes,
itchings, and infiammations Of the skin
else fails.
500 throughout the world cuticua Soap &c., OIut.
m s e kssolyent SC. Tin form Of Chocolate cosfed
LUIS. &c. per vial Of CO., Dspos, London n Chsrssr-
house Paris, Rue De ID Paix, Boston, Isl couubse
- ssad NJ . Al kSosi he 3ila md sssle.-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
The New York Sun, like the Ka

The New York Sun, like the Kan.
sas City Star, can't understand why
10 indications OF the Folk preslden-
tial boom manifested themselves at
ts st. Louis convention. II the Sun
and the Stars could only get down
70 solid earth once the mystery
would probably be explained Jop-
n Globe.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Attorney General Knox is a self
sacrificing man. He gave up a s70,-
600 income as a lawyer to accept
$4,000 as a Cabinet officer, and swap
ped that for a Senatorship at 81, 900.
Butmsantime he had got a 5000, 900
fee as an attorney for the steel trust.
So he can still afford to, take sugar
In his coffee. -Ex.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The request OF the relatives OF the
late Mr., Kruger, formerly president
OF the South African republic, who
died a few days ago at Clarens, Swift
zerland, for the interment OF his body
beside the remains OF his wife In the
Transvaal, has been granted by the
English government.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Warrensburg cent a delegation Of
pretty girls to Jefferson City to cam.
paign for ''Rube" Oglesby, who is a
candidate before the convention for
railroad commissioner. Among the
young ladies was Senator Cockrelps
daughter. The young ladies are do.
Ing yeoman work With the delegates.
and il they don't land their candi.
date the man that gets the nomina.
tion will know he has had a race.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Now 10 Mr.. Roosevelt's opportu-
nifty. The wheat crop of this year Is
likely to be 100, 200, 900 short. Its
up to him to once more show that a
political party determines the size OF
crops, and that Providence IL no.
where.-Post- Dispatch.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Some have expressed surprise that
the Democrats OF the south are for
Parker. The explanation Is easy.
Parker locked to them like the most
likely candidate to beat the negro
equality champion with.-Dade Co.
AdYncatA
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The Democratic nominee, Judge
Alton Brook Parker, is SO years old,
G ieet high, weighs 1870 pounds, ami.
able disposition, brown eyes, large
aquiline nose, wears a heavy nous
sacbe. plain clothes, a lawyer and a
native Of New York, enjoys farming
aud horseback riding.-Ex.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The Nevada Post says il Mr.. Park
tr has ever entertained ''cullud gem
men" at his family table, 1t Is willing
to reconvenue the Democratic con.
yention.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

When private citizen, no one will
object to Mr.. Roosevelt's negro
equality opinions. But the line is
drawn when he prostitutes the great
est Office In the gift Of the American
people by entertaining a negro at
his table.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

It Is getting mighty near election
time, and the Republican campaign
managers ought to be arranging
matters to put a stop to these
strikers. A strike for higher wages
don't look well for the prosperity
party 30 near q presidential election.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Cyrus P. Walbridge, Of st. Louis,
has decided to accept the nomina-
hon on the Republican ticket, if the
convention at st. Joseph the 9th
inst. will tender 1t to him. 1t is safe
20 say Mr.. Walbridge belongs to the
federal office crowd.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

By promptly endorsing the plat
form and without hesitation an
nouncing his intention to support
the Democratic nominees for Presi-
dent and Vice President. Mr.. Bryan
has demonstrated to the party that
he Is a slayer and loyal and true
NAmocrat.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Personally says Mr., Davis, the
vice presidential nominee: 81 favor
Senator German very strongly for
chairman Of the National Democratic
committee. His mother and my
mother were sisters, You know, and
that draws US very close to-
gether."
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The warfare between the two Re.
publican factions in this state over
the federal patronage is getting very
bitter and promises to split the party
in twain. It's a fight to the death
between the ins and outs with the
chances greatly in isvors OF the ins
ut this time.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Parker was swimming in the Hud-
son when notified OF his nomination.
Roosevelt was refreshing himself with
q bowl OF soup when notified of his.
Is this a precursor that henceiorth
Parker is to be in the swim and
Roosevelt In the soup?-Ex..
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The committee selected to notify
Mr.. Roosevelt OF his nomination for
President by the Chicago convention
will perform that duty July 9th.
The notification will take place at
Oyster Bay, where the President is
spending his summer vacation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

An exchange says that q terrible
fire destroyed the Rugarian village
Of Rodney last Thursday. Every
house in the town burned. OF the
1856 inhabitants, more than 900
are said to have persisted in the
flames.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The Republican party has been in
complete control OF the Legislative
and executive machinery OF the gov
eminent for eight years; why hasn't
it enacted its socalled policies into
law. Good point.-Misiouri Tele-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Missouri, according to the report
OF The board OF railroad and ware
house commissioners for 1908, has a
total railroad mileage oi6, 902 miles,
not counting sidetracks.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The Democratic ticket Is very
unpopular with the st. Louis Globe
heIaocrat-a pretty good sign with
Alissourians that the ticket is all
right.-Rich Hill Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

To be independent aud show q
spirit OF fairness the Kansas City
Star advises Democrats to vote for
Roosevelt and Republicans to vote
for Folk, Don't that jar you,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Now II the East will stick to the
ticket there will be no faultering or
wavering with the Western Demo-
Gratis, they are stayers all the time.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Il. $ Crow, Attorney General of the
State, went to Jefferson City Monday
aud put stop to the boom started
by his friends to renominate him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

The total dead In the destruction
OF the excursion steamer Gen.
eral Slocum on June 18th is given as
95S.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

In letter Of congratulation Gen.
eral Miles tells Mr.. Parker that che
is a candidate in whom the country
has every confidence"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
MET AT NOON TO-DAY.
The Democratic Convention
Has Begun Its Work In
the e2lit4sI Ct jefferson
City.
VANDlvER THE CHAIRMAN.
When the Temporary Presiding
Officer Was Named a Great
Cheer Went Up From the
Delegates.

Jefferson City, No., July 19.-It
was shortly afternoon to-day when
the Democratic state convention was
called to order by the chairman of
the state committee, W. A. Rothwell.
1.-TWO years ago." said Mr.. Roth.
well, "you made me your state chair
man for that campaign. That honor
was received with much trepidition
on my part: Since then have done
all within my slender ability for the
advancement Of my party and the
advancement OF my people. Now l
come to you and return the chair
manship to you"
Mr.. Rothwell called attention to
thefact that although two years ago
was an "off" year, yet the Democracy
rolled up 40, 900 majority. Heplead.
edfor harmony now in order that the
ticket would roll up 100000 next
fall. He then named the temporary
officers. The mention OF W. d. Van
divers name for temporary chair
man braught the Folk men to their
feet with cheers that plainly showed
it was a Folk convention. The cheer.
ing lasted several minutes and was
full of ginger.
After the election of Mr.. Vsndiver
as temporary chairman, the conven,
ton men, by a vote OF 401 to 300,
named James Nolan for tempo.
rary secretary.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Betting on the outcome OF the
Presidential election has been inau-
gurated in New York.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

Strike leaders injunction to men.
Remain sober, shun trouble and stand
pat.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
DEMOCRATIC County TIcEEr.

For Representstiye--lIon. James y. sharp.
For Prosecuting Attorney-A. Il. Ludwlck.
For Sherlf-MOsas Il. Morris.
For Treasurer-M. X. Bell.
For surveyor Edward Il. Boron.
FOR pRblic Administrators. I. Broaddus.
For Coroner-Dr. W, II, Allen.
for County Judge, South Dist WIN Laney
for County Judge, North Dist. .-P. A. Bruce
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

The WEEKLY TIAEs. published every
Thursday. will be sent to any address
n year, postage paid, for SI.oo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-07-21

For President,
ALTON BROOKS PARKER:
OF NEW YORK.
Tor Vice-President,
HENRY G. DAVIS,
OF WEST VIRGINIA.