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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
FRANK JAMES A REPUBLICAN.

Frank James, at the reunion OF
Quantrell's men at Independence last
week, publicly announced his inten-
ton OF voting for Roosevelt and the
whole Republican ticket. Two reas.
ons are assigned for Mr.. James
announcement. One is that Roose-
velts methods better suits the ex.
bandits ideas Of how a popular
government should be run; and the
other is the action OF q Missouri
Democratic House refusing to make
him it's door keeper. 1t Is said >iur.
ther that lie has no use for Mr..
Folks campaign. Either reason, or
any other that Mr.. James or biz
friends might advance, would be per.
fectly satisfactory to Missouri Demo.
Gratis who have had to rest under
the odium OF bis support for many
years. 1t Is said that Frank james
once claimed that the Democratic
partyin Missouri owes it's continuance
in power to him and his brother
Jesse, who gave the state such q bad
name that Eastern Republicans were
afraid to settle here. We congratu.
late our Republican brethren upon
this acquisition to their ranks. 1t de
notes the burial Of their bloody-shir,
Issues and their favorite slogan o.
poor old Missouri" and "RobbeI
State" ETC., should be heard nc
more in the land.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

The Missouri State Fair at Sedalia
closed Friday, and it is said, was a
financial success, Notwithstanding
it was rained out Thursday and
Friday, and good racing was spoiled
on account OF the heavy track. The
streets of Sedalia were crowded with
people the last two days OF the fair,
unable to get to the grounds on
account OF the rain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

sight. The packers decline to tell
their plans, merely saying that they
were prepared and will not be incon-
venienced. The inference is they will
obey without question.
The police anticipate stirring times.
Nearly 10000 negroes and foreigners
will be thrown into the outside streets
in close daily contact with about 40,
900 strikers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

A number OF Bates county Demo
Gratis will attend the opening OF the
campaign at Springfield next Thurs
day, September LIST. Reports from
different portions CT the state indi
Gates that there will be a tire.
mendous outpouring If Democrats
that will tax the capacity of that
town to the limit.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

Chairman Niedringhaus, of the Re.
publican state committee lie quoted
AZ saying "there is a fair chance OF
Republican success in Missouri this
fall" There always is fair chance
of Republican success in Missouri In
August but November always pro-
huces q regular Democratic majority
and this year will be just like preced-
ing years in this respect, only ten or
twenty thousand more so.-Joplin
Globe.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

The Republican orators will be
compelled to bottle up their prosper
ity speeches for this year and turn
their spellbinders loose on Bryan and
the money and tariff questions, The
spellbinder can't yelpprosperity will
the farmer looking him in the eye IL
Armament mt his cheek.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

A tornado OF small proportions
but terrific fury swept down upon the
residence portion Of north st. Louis
Friday and in a few minutes destroy
ed over one hundred thousand dol.
lars worth Of property, and injured
fifty people,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
Democratic Central Committe,

The Democratic Central committee
will meet in the circuit court room
at Butler on Saturday, August 9th
Mt 2 p. IN. j. A. DEARMoND,
]. W. JAMESON, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

The papers report that John W.
Gates, the millionaire plunger,
dropped" ten thousand dollars at
faro, at Saratoga, n, Y, Saturday.
That would be a large sized fortune
to some worthy people of our &C
Guaintance.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
DEMOCRATIC County, TICKET.

HIMUN N.iIN NVV4Fr
For Representative-lion. James N. sharp.
For Prosecuting Attorney-A. ID. Ludwlck.
For sheriir-Moses Il. Morris.
For Treasurer-W. X. Bell.
For surveyor-Edward h. Boron.
For Public Administrators, I. Broaddus.
For Coroner-Dr. W. IL. Allen.
For County Judge, South Dist VIII laney,
For County Judge, North Dist. p. A. Bruce
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
HENRY G. DAVIS,
OF WEST VIRGINIA.
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Goveruor--JOS EPH ". FOLK.
For Lieut.. Governor-THoMAS l.. RUBEf.
For Secretary OF staie-SAM r. COOK.
For Auditor-ALBERT o. ALLEN.
For Treasurer-JAMEs cowgirl.
For Attorney General-ELLloTT W. MAJOR.
For Rail Road Commissioner-H. r. oGLEsBi
For Congress 9th District-D A, DkARMoND,
Judge s9th Judicial Circuit-w. W. GRAVES.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
Bates County Schools.

The report OF the County Clerk
to the State Superintendent OF
schools Tor the year ending July 1,
gives the following as the condition
OF Bates county schools:
Total school enumeration. :. g., 9O7
White, male. 1852
female......"...."..........4,275
Total receipts last yr., $50, 729.4S
Total Disbursements. ...76, 604. so
Divided as follows:
Teachers ages...........$55, $40. 90
Incidentals, clerk, ianitor,
library, echoolsupplies.. 10, $3.50
Building purposes. $40 %
Balance on hand July 1, IA, 966. IL
The permanent county school fund
Of Bates county is SCI, 6l4.54; of the
townships S45,654 80. Fines were
collected for the schooliund 1851 so.
Total assessed value OF taxable
property in Bates county, $40, 1884,
III.
Bates county schools will receive
from the state the current year SILL
496. ~, an Increase over last years
assessment both In amount and per
capita.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
MONDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1904.
Everybody Wants to Hear This Great Orator
and Statesman

Mr. Bryan agreed to make four speeches in Missouri
the State Central committee has honored Bates county
assigning him to this point He will address the citizens of
this county in Butler next Monday August Goth. Full
for the meeting are in the hands of competent
committees.
This will probably be the only time during the campaign
that people will have the opportunity to hear this dis
ngushed orator. twice the nominee for President of the
United States of of the great Political parties of
country He is to-day of the very biggest men of the
nation and people will extend to him every courtesy and
honor due to his exalted standing and abilities.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

The wEEKIY TINES, published every
TnursIay. will be sent to any address
ne year, postage paid, for SI.oo,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

For rres dent,
ALTON BROOKS PARKER;
OF NEW YORK.
For Vice. President,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-01
A Popular ~Artist. I"
EPIDEMIC OF RABIES
AMONG DOGS AND PIGS
Large Number of Animals Bitten in
Pennsylvania Town.

louisville, Pa, Feb. 1.-For ten
days the village Of Newtovn, in the
western part of Schuylkill county. has
been terrorized by mad dogs. Though
forty-seven mad dogs by actual count
have been shot, the excitement con-
tinues Pigs. cows. and horses have
also gone mad.
1t was during the extreme zero tenn
perature that stray cur went through
the town biting dogs and spreading the
infection. Patrick Cuniff's dog was the
first bitten. II was killed more than a
week ago. Every citizen constituted
himself a vigilance committee, and the
mad dogs were slaughtered without
mercy.
The last one was put out of the way
today. II was owned by Mrs. Alexan-
der F'rew.
A pig owned by Thomas Dougherty
which attacked several women. who had
narrow escapes, was also shot. There
were many other escapes, but so care
full a watch was maintained that not one
human being was inoculated with the
scourge.
Three cows and two horses bitten sew
eral days ago are developing rabies
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ILL WITH TYPHOID FEVER
FOR TWELVE MONTHS

ITHACA, n. Y, Feb. 1-sick Of ty-
phoid fever one year, and finally sue
cumbing to the disease on the anniver>
sary OF her taking i'll, was the fate OF
Leona Ireland
Her case was the most remarkable
OF the many growing out OF the typhoid
fever epidemic OF a year ago that nave
puzzled local physicians and the medi-
cal faculty OF Cornell University. Dur.
Ing her years Illness Miss Ireland sur
fered eVe-y complication OF typhoid
fever known 10 medical science, and
died yesterday Of hemorrhage OF the
stomach. Her body had wasted TO less
than hfty pounds in weight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-01
BENJAMIN HARRlS0N'S
YOUNG DAUGHTER ILL

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb Elizabeth
Harrison. only daughter of Mrs. Benja
min Harrison. widow OF the former
President Of that name. has been suffer-
ing for several days with an aggravated
case OF measles. and card is tackled
on the house warning persons OF the
existence Of the disease The child. now
about six years OF age. is supposed to
have contracted the malady at school.
as Il IS epidemic in the city. While the
child is extremely I'll, no immediate
danger IS apprehended
General HarTfson's will. which was
drawn before the birth of the child, pro-
vided for the contingency Of her birth
by bequeathing 10 her Sl25,000 when she
should become OF age. but made no pro-
vision for the disposition OF this money
IN case Of her death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-01
PARROT SAVED PEOPLE
FROM BEING SUFF0cATED

MOUNT VERNON. N Y, Feb. l.
Fire" shouted parrot owned by Mrs.
Rudolph Leier. of 8 Mount Vernon Ave-
nue.. early this morning. and the
shrin cries OF Polly saved dozen peo-
ple from being suffocated by smoke
from a FIRE which threatened TO destroy
r row OF fat houses.
The fire was In a billiard room be.
meath an apartment where the parrot
was locked IN. The parrots cries awak-
ened the families living IN adjacent fats
and saved property worth 10000 from
destruction. The parrot kept up a con-
tinual screaming until smoke suffocated
the bird. and when the fremen went to
its rescue II was dead.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-01
CROFT DENIES
DEALING WITH MACHEN

April. 1894, he transferred half interest
to his brother. Diller b. Croft.
AS early as 1898 witness had shown
his model to postoffice officials and EN-
ployes in an effort TO awaken an n
terest in the device. After the pate mt
had been obtained Major Bell advised
to test the device on two boxes. He
did so and wrote a letter to Machen
asking for the two boxes. The permits
sion was given.
Talked With Marche.
He had talked over the device with
Mr. Marche, afterward Machen's as
sistant, before Machen came to Wash
ington. He had never discussed it with
Machen. He saw Machen first in 1895
while taking down the sample box.
Machen remarked that the fastener was
too tight. He did not remember Machen
saying that unless the other fasteners
worked easier they would not be
adopted. Witness went to see Machen.
but could never find him unengaged.
Court adjourned until 1870 p. m.
Lorenz to Travel.
Young Croft tbld again how Lorenz
first called on his father in July. 1885,
with Sam Croft. They talked over the
merits OF the fastener. and Lorenz made
a proposition to take an interest and IN
return Lorenz was to travel around
among the postmasters. Lorenz said he
had influence with Congressman. Lo-
REM was 70 get half the profits, and a
bonus of $500.
Witness tried to overhear the con-
versation in May between his father and
the inspectors because he knew II he
went q the room the conversation would
cease. Mr.. Beach wanted the stubs TO
the Lorenz checks but Mr. Cfron said
after checks were returned ne destroyed
the stubs He has no stubs prior To 1902
Recommended by WiGett.
Witness was Intercepted at length
about Lorenz's qualifications for che Job
with the firm, but beyond the fsct that
he had been recommended syi l,os mas
ter Willett, was an old postmaster. and
knew Congressman. there were no other
qualifications Machens name was nor
mentioned in the conversation which led
70 the bargain. Witness was shown the
pencil letter 70 Lorellz rejecting the con-
tract ne sent on, calling for the giving
TO him OF one-falf interest in the
patent instead OF in the profits and
again identified 1t. He did not see il
agaiTRe until IL was shown him a few
days ago.
Beach Excepting Pace"
Mr.. Kumler-Mr. Beach, aren't we
losing good deal of time here7
Justice Pritchard--I think he is keep
ing the pace very well.
! Witness said when a rebate Of 5
cents on each fastener was obtaiHed
from the manufacturers for prompt
payment the money saved was used 10
pay his salary Of 500. He did not know
why some OF the checks 70 Lorenz did
not represent an equal division of the
profits.
Mr.. Gron-The checks and warrants
may not correspond
Mr. Beach-He means may be finn
Mr.. douglass, on redirect examina-
ton, learned that Dilier 81 GrofY d1d
not Keep books, because he DESTROYED
the pages as fast as a transaction was
received he kept no books with
Lorenz, but sent him the money as fast
as the warrants We're cashed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-01
FEARS HIS FAILURE
WILL START A WAR
General Reyes Hints at His Reasons
for Delaying His Return Trip
to Colombia.

Gen. Rafael Reyes. the Colombian
peace commissioner. failed to leave New
York for Colombia last week. II was
announced positively that he. would sail
Saturday. but he is quoted as saying he
has decided to remain a few days longer
This is the fourth time it has been an
nounced he was about to sail for home.
General Reyes admits his mission 20
this country is completed and diplo-
mats are somewhat at "a loss to explain
his delay in sailing. 1t has been IN
timated that conditions are such I'm Co
iombia he does not care 70 make the
announcement of the failure Of his peace
negotiations for fear of starting a move
ment against Panama at once
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-01
FOUND DEAD IN ARMS
OF STATUE OF VENUS
Young Poet, Protege of Paris Sculptor,
Adopts Curious Method of
Suicide.

PARIS. Feb. 1.-Martel Hullet was a
young poet of Montparnasse, who had
found the pursuit of the MUSES. extreme
ly Improbable. Sunk into the deepest
poverty, he accepted the friendly hos
pitality of a sculptor. NJ. Charles Jolly,
who found him. desolate and hungry,
contemplating the stars from door
step.
The sculptors agitation was great
when, coming home last night, he found
his studio turned into a sort of chapel.
The walls were draped in black; candles
symmetrically arranged gave out a
lugubrious light. and i'm the arms of a
stone Venus was the body of his poet
protege He had hung himself by rope
tied around the goddess neck.
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POPULAR BANDIT
ELUDES PURSUERS
'SharpshOoter Nellie" and
Husband Still at Large.
ADMIRED BY HER VICTIMS
Iowa Governor Has Little Hope of
Ever Landing Woman in
Prison.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb Sharp
shooter Nellie" and her husband, VII
liam Plummer. have. up to the present
time, eluded the men whom Governor
Cummins sent, several days ago, to cap
ture them in Minnesota.
The Plummers are wanted in this
State for several reasons. They have
held up citizens. robbed stores, escaped
from prison, and violated a parole 1t
was the woman's wit which enabled her
husband to leave the Omaha prison and,
at the same time, to leave his jaiIer
locked up. She, it is said, is the worse
bad man" of the two.
Held Up Dancers.
Recently they held up a dance hall in
a small Minnesota town. Nellie. did
such clever work with her revolver that
she won the hearts OF all the men, and
although the bandits were captured the
captors released them because Of their
admiration for the brown eyes which
could so accurately sight a pistol
1t was after the hold-up that the Iowa
State to recapture Plummer and his
wife
A Popular artist"
Since they left Omaha, a year and
half ago, they have operated in their
usually successful and captivating way
In Minnesota. the Dakotas, and Canada
Usually their victims admire them so
much that slight effort is made to pun
ish them.
In fact. "Sharpshooter Nellie is such
popular little hold-up artist that Gov
ernor Cummins has little hope of ever
landing her in prison.
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CONTINUED from First Page.)

One of the inspectors made some re-
mark about his father having been an
old soldier. The name Lorenz was men
TONED, but he could not catch what was
said.
His father was not well. not having
slept all the. night before. the call OF the
inspectors. Witness did not know
Lorenz and Machen had any dealings.
Two or three years ago Lorenz men
toned that Machen had been his assist
ant postmaster at Toledo.
Mr.. Douglass again offered in evidence
the efforts of Diller B. Croft to get
another partner before Lorenz was en-
gagged. Contrary to expectations the
prosecution did not object, and Justice
Pritchard admitted the evidence to show
that Lorenz was engaged in good faith
Witness said his father, in June, 1895
offered Samuel Maddox a commission of
. per cent on the sales of fasteners.
Mr.. Maddox declined the offer. saying
IL was not In his line.
Salaried by Father.
Mr.. Beach conducted the cross-exarni-
nation. Witness was associated with
his father in the sale OF Croft fasteners,
and operates a wallpaper store at 939-941
H Street northwest
He had been helping in the sale of
market. In 1897 he began to receive
salary OF $500. His duty was to look
after the sales. inquire about payments,
and generally handle the clerical work.
He read the mail only occasionally. Mr..
Beach asked about the duties, and re-
marked they were not arduous. Croft
Bros. did not pay freight on the fas-
teners.
The Grofrs kept no cooks and when an
order had been filed and the money
paid the correspondence was destroyed
The only letter preserved since 1897 was
one dealing with a shortage in a ship
ment Of 5000 fasteners.
Never Acknowledged Checks.
by mail Checks to Lorenz We're sent
wrote the letters. From 1887 to 1903 the
firm had sent Lorenz about sS5. 900. ont
he had snever acknowledged the receipt
of a single check
Mr.. Grof said his father and uncle
did not go to see Machen 20 try 20 keep
the price at S1.50. He did not know e
his father had notified Lorenz of the
change in price
Mr. Beach-When did you find Mr.. Lo-
REM knew Mr.; Machen.
MT; Croft learned 1t in the course OF
Talk between my father and Mr. Grof
several years ago.
Witness did not know II Machen was
the first official who gave permission TO
test the fastener
Inventor on Stand.
Samuel A Croft. first OF the defend-
ants 10 be called, and inventor of the
fastener, was put on the stand He
is ffty-seven years old, has lived in
Washington twenty-odd years, and has
been on the police force nineteR years.
In 1888 defendant noticed the need for
a better fastener. He described his In
yention and the history OF its perfec-
tion- He applied for a patent in 1893
and got his letters patent in 1894 In
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