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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
A GRAVE CHARGE

A very grave charge has been
brought against our county sheriff
and one Of our Oldest and leading
attorneys at the bar. A member oil
a special venire, for jury services in a
bribery case, makes affidavit that he
was offered a bride to vote for ac'
auittal. Both the lawyer and sheriff
make counter atfidavlts, swearing In
the most positive terms that they
did not make such an attempt and
that the accusation is false. These
atfidsvits are made matters OF court
record and must be settled in the
courts. 1t is therefore not proper
for newspaper to prejudice the case
by expression OF opinion.
&C. Hunt is a farmer and coal
operator, OF Hudson township. He
has been a citizen of our county only
few years, but stands high among
his neighbors and with all who have
had dealings with him, as q fair and
honorable man OF the strictest in
tegrity.
Joe T. Smith was born within the
shadow OF our court house and has
lived the greater part OF his life
among our people. His reputation
for honesty and integrity has always
been above reprosch. He is closing
his second term as cheriff, and IL is
generally admitted that he has made
brave and efficient officer, doing
his duty as he saw it at all times
without fear or favor.
Mr.. Francisco has been in theprac-
tice of law in Butler for twenty years
and during that time has held many
positions OF honor and trust, such az
mayor of Butler, Judge OF Probate
for the county and president OF our
s'hool board, in all OF which he sc
demeaned himself as to meet the
hearty appreciation Of the people
He has always been considered an
honorable gentleman, worthy OF any
trust. IL is hard for our people te
believe such a charge against eithe
OF these gentlemen, and heiudgmen
of the public will be held in abeyanc
until the truth or ialsity OF tn
charges are established beyond
reasonable doubt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29

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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
Struck a Dynamite Wagon.

Cumberland, Md, SPIT. "a A fast
freight train upon the Baltimore L
Ohio railroad struck a wagon loaded
with dynamite on road crossing at
North Branch this afternoon. The
engine and several freight cars we're
demolished. Several persons are
reported killed and injured.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
rRANusc0's AFFIDAVIT.

Us. Francisco being duly sworn
according to law Gays, that be e one
Of the attorneys for the defendant.
That he has read the afiidavit Of one
Charles G. Hunt, .hled herein, setting
ont q conversation 10 reference to
thIs case alleged By said Hunt TO
have been held With the sffiant. That
he did not have any such converse
tion With said Hunt and thAt such
statement IL false. That when sfiant
learned BY rumor this morning that
said Hunt wss alleged TO have made
| euch etotemsnt he went to Hunt and
| ssked him Il he had made such state
ment. and that said Hunt denied ao-
| solutely that be had, and ssid TO 81
| aant that there was nothing IN the
lrumor. J. =. fhANcIs0o
Subscribed and sworn to before me
! thIs 20th day Of September, 1904.
Ia. PATTERoos; Clark.
l'By C. n. BARKLHY. D. G. z
nnrnss AFFIDAVIT
Joe r. Saith, belng duly sworn,
Upon hisoath ~ she4 - = ths
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
SENSATIONAL CHARGES
IN KRAFT CASE
ChaS. G. Hunt Special VenlTe-
man Makes Affidavit Of
Attempted Bribery.
Says inc. S. Francisco, Attor-
ney for Kraft, Offered Him
$780, duplicates The
Sheriff.
Mr.. Folk Files Motion to Quash
the Special venire---Taken
Under Amusement
| BY Court.
John Francisco and Sheriff
Smith File Counter Afli-
davits Strongly Deny
ing Hnut's Charges

When the case OF the State vs.
Charles Kratz was called in our cir
cult court on Monday, Mr.. Folk
sprung a sensation as startling as 1t
was unexpected, by asking lieve to
file motion 70 quash the jury panel.
Judge Graves granted time to pre-.
pare his motion. There was sup
pressed excitement around the court
house and throughout the town, ev-
erybody realizing that something
sensational was about to occur.
1t was rumOred that Charles G.
Hunt, a epecial venireman from Hud
son township, was making charge
that John s Francisco, OF the firm
of Clark 4 Francisco, local attorneys
for Kratz, had offered him bride OF
5000 to hang the jury or acquit
Kratz Hunt, it appears, saw Mr..
Folk at Appleton City two weeks ago
and told him the story in the pres
ence oi Fred Bullene, a staff CORE
spondent OF the Kansas City Star,
who was travelling with Mr.. Folk and
reporting his speeches.
The following ia Hunts affidavit in
full, and offered by attorneys for the
state in support of the motion to
uuash the Indictment:
what is your name?"
"Charles G. Hunt"
"You live in this county,"
eyes SIR"
"Are you a member OF the venire
from which the Kratg jury was to be
selected"
81 am on the list. never have
been summoned !"
"Will you proceed and give full de-
tailed statement OF any conversation
that you mayhave had with any
one in reference to setting on the
jury in the Krstz case?"
"LAt me sect was the day OF the
Republican convention. You remem
Der the date Of that, Bruce?"
Mr.. Ludwick-I don't remember.
II don't, but 1t was Monday.
don't remember the day Of the month
l was up here and Joe Smith said tt
me"
"That is the sheriff here?"
eyes sir. He said, how would yol
like to be on the Kratz jury? told
him II l could arrange my business 81
that l could get off l would not oh
iect to it at all. So there was no NOR
said at that time, but that evening
he told me, he SAYS, I say tn you a
a brother, don't mention this to any
body. There is going to be som
money used during this case. kno'
thew are going to use It, and a. lon
az it il going to be used. / would Xix
to nee nv friends get the benefit OF 1t
"The sheriff said that to your
"Yes sir. So there was no MOI
said until l was up here the day tina
BRYAN spoke. / don't remember th
day OF the month. think, though
| it was the Goth OF August, wasn't i
Bruce?"
Mr.. Ludwick-I think 1t was.
II 81 think it was the Goth Of Angus
|. | / met Francisco in the middle Of Il
!. street between here and the mort
eide Of the equare and he spoke az
: shook hands and asksd about N
vile and baby, and as / was goir
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
STATE DEMOCRATIC Ticket.

For GovsrnOr-IosEpH ". FOLK.
For Lieu. -Gsvemor-THoNAsL l.. RUBEf. !
For Secretary OF state--sAM B. COOK -
Fog Auiitor-ALBERT o. ALLEN. -
For Treasurer-IAMEs Cowgirl.
For Attorney Generai-ELLloFr W. MAJok.
For Rail Road Commi ssloner-H. II. oGLssBf =
For Congress 9Th Dlstrict-D. A. DEARNoND.
Judge Goth judicial Circuit-w. W. GRAVES.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
DEN lcRATlc COUNTY TICKET.

For Rapresentative-TIjn. James n. sharp.
For Pros scouting Attorney-A. B, Ludwick. -
For shcrln--M Moses Ii. Morris.
FOR rreasurer-w. r. Bell.
For surveyo<-Edward R; Boron
For Public Administrators. I Broaddus.
For Coroner-Dr. W. II. Allen.
FOR County Judge, South Dist VIII Laney'
For County Judge. North Dist. p. A. Bruce.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-09-29
BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES
]. D. ALLEN, EDITOR.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

The WEEKLY TIMES, published every
Taursday. will be sent to any address
ne vear, postage paid, for sI.oo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
FATHER McCIVNEY'S
 CHURCH COMPLETED

On Sunday, November .27, the new St Francis church, Middletown, Conn. will be formally blessed. This parish was erected little more than q year ago, being set off from the old St Johns, of which the reverend chancel- Tor, Dr Donovan, was made permanent rector. The Rev Patrick McGivney. national chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, was appointed pastor of the new parish. Tn the short time of his connection with the charge Father Mo Givney has done wonderful work. The new building, fine semi Gothic brick church. with limestone trimmings, will seat 600, and when dedicated will be practically free of debt. The dedica- tion sermon will be preached by the Rev Dennis Hurley of Hartford, and the evening sermon by the Rev Will liam Barry of Torrington, native of the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19

A Charlotte, N. O., special to the Raleigh News and Observer says Dr J. A. McKelway, editor of the Presby, terian Standard, has instructed his at- torneys to bring suit for damages against the Observer Publishing Go unless ample apology is made for an article that appeared in the Charlotte Observer concerning charges preferred against McKelway. It seems that the trouble is all with the Observers Pine vdlle correspondent, who in reporting the proceedings of the Mecklenhurg presbytery said serious charges had been brought against Dr McKelwas. when in reality they were not serious and were brought by Dr Dubose, one of the foreign missionary secretaries. who had seen fit to disagree with pr McKelway on account of certain eli- torial published in the Presbyterian Standard. J. F. Caldwell, editor or the paper, is quoted as saying the pape1N will stand pat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19

g .# J A
 Among the many perodicals pub. ,lished in the Palace of Liberal Arts at the worlds fair is one which again ex- emplifies the progressiveness of the Japanese. Hajime Hoshi, Japanese, is publishing a souvenir edition of the Approximation Commercial Week. ly, paper of sixteen pages, printed partly in English and partly in Jap anese. It contains many fine half tones and devotes much of it's space to the description of the extensive Jap- anese exhibits at the worlds fair. Be- sides the weekly, Mir Hoshi has pub lished in English neat little book en- titled Handbook of Japan and Japan csc Exhibits at the Worlds Fair. ~ This book contains 200 pages and gives the reader a comprehensive idea of the government, industries, com. merce and art of Japan, and also a complete description of the Japanese exhibits at the worlds fair. The book is in paper and was set up, printed and bound in the complete plant exhibited in the Palace of Liberal Arts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
WATERBURY SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 1e 1904

grace will now be approached by the brother-in-law of the president of the United States. Leader.
 A lady while going downstairs to dinner, ill London, had the misfortune to step lightly on the dress of a lady In front of her. The man on whose arm the former was leading rudely said aloud So that the couple in front might hear, Always getting in the way like Balaam's ass!' Upon which rhe lady whose gown had been trodden on. turning around, replied with a sweet smile, Pardon me, it was the angel who stood in the way and the ass which spoke.''
 Governor Bates, whom Douglas de- feated caught the Boston Methodists by his reference to the election in a speech given at reception to l--e bishops: II am reminded of verse from Scripture. I don't know that can quote 1t correctly, but it is some thing like this: The wind bloweth where it listeth; and ye hear the sound thereof. But no man can tell whence it 1, cometh, nor whither it goeth.' A cy. clone is a bad thing. You can't fight 1t. 1t hasn't any heart, so you can't come moral suasion over it. You sim ply know that you have met it and you are thankful to be alive"
 The New York World ayers it has Knowledge 'that one trust which has nineteen directors-aIl republicans contributed to the campaign fund of the republican national committee and charged the sum contributed to it's ad- vertising account" This trust is also said to have 10000 stockholders tho doubt it is an important railroad com pany), many of whom are naturally democrats. Some people might say | that the democratic stockholders should get together and secure larger repre- sentation on the board of directors. How does it happen that any great corporation like the one mentioned has board of directors composed wholls of men belonging to one party ?-Hart- ford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
JAcKIEs PROFICIENT.
Secretary Merton Commands Their
 Work at Fort Riley.

Washington, D., C., Nov. 19.-Lieu- tenant M. l.. Bristol, of the navy, a member of the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, recently called the attention of the Navy De- pertinent to the result of the national rifle match at Fort Riley in August. Secretary Morton has written letter to Lieutenant Provost Babin, of the navy, stating that the department has noticed that the team under that officers command gained second place with final score of 4,294 out of q possible 6,OOO in competition with eighteen other teams, including two from the Army and one from the Marine Corps. It is also noted that the naval team stood number one in skirmish firing. The department commends lieutenant Babin on the ground that the gratifying result is manifestly due to his intelligent, earn est and careful training of the team. The commendatory letter has been added to the official record of that officer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
STATE BOARD KICKED OUT
Turnins Down of Charities Beard
 Follows Snub to Miss Hall.

Hartford. Nov 19.-Admission to the Connecticut Institute and Industrial Home for the Blind, No 334-336 Weth- ersfeld avenue, was refused yesterday to the state board of charities, and the board left there without making an of ficial inspection
 The board at it's last meeting, hay ing in view the reception Miss Mary Hall met when she made an official visit to the institution last summer, decided it would make an official visit to the institution yesterday in a body. Accordingly. about noon yesterday, all the members, headed by President H. H. Rridgman, called at the institution. The members of the board are Henry H. Bridgman of Norfolk, pr Edwin A. Down, Dr Thomas F. Kane and Miss Mary Hall of this city; Miss Rebecca c. Bacon of New Haven, and the sec retary Charles F. Kellogg of Water bury. They were ushef'ed into the re- ception room and were met by Super intendent Charles H. Jones, to whom President Bridgman told the errand of the board. 1t was to inspect the in- stitution, officially, under the authen- ticity conferred on the board by the statutes. They, therefore, demanded that they be allowed to go through the institution.
 MT Jones informed MT Bridgman that, acting under written orders from the president of the institution, pr G. Pierrepont Davis, he had to decline to permit them to go through the institu- ton, and ushered them out. The members of the board decided not to say anything about the trip and their repulse, but to consider the matter al their next meeting, the first Wednes. day in December.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
HEARD IN PASSING

The Carnegie hero fund amounts to $25O,OOO annually. So far there are few applicants; not that heroes are scarce, but the rules are very rigid. Professional life savers are barred.
 The engines of the first steamer that ever crossed the Atlantic have just been recovered off the coast of Cork, where they have rested on the bot tom for more than fifty years. They will be placed In tfie British museum.
 The prediction comes from Wall street that the United States will soon consume all the wheat it can raise. When that day arrives the farmer will realize something near the price which the consumer pays for his products.
 Private advices from India an. nounce the prospect of serious fam inc in certain districts owing to a light rainfall. The Bombay presidency and the region north and south of it for a stretch of 300 miles had but little rain.
 Now that Rockefeller has broken the ice and made one denial will he deny that he alone is responsible for the high price of oil? The public has it's mind pretty well made up on that pOlut, Utlt IL IS Uu1J lf11I u HlVE tue accused a hearing.
 The battles on the river Sha had the effect of sending up Japanese securi- ties in London, while Russian securi- ties fell off in both London and Paris. Formerly the financfers of Europe were unmoved by Japanese victories and the securities of the mikado's en- pire steadily declined.
 The most shameless waver of the 'bloody shirt never libelled the south more wantonly than some of her news papers are doing. The southern ques- tion--if there be southern question cut no appreciable figure in the cleo ton. President Roosevelt and Judge Parker both refused to discuss the sec tional issue.-New York World.
 One of the presidents of the United States, whom it is unnecessary to name, had brother-in-law who was clergyman. This man was captured for a public dinner in n country town and invited to lead in prayer He was introduced as follows: "The throne of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Hartford Republicans Mast Pay Up- Democratic G mmittee Expenses.

John T. Robinson, chairman of the republican town committee, is having troubles of his own," says the Hart ford Times. He finds that the bills against his committee exceed his re ceipts by about $4,500. His committee is that amount in arrears While the republican contributions were about $12,O0O, the committee is still short the above mentioned amount. The chairman was aware of this fact day or two before the election. He thought and had occasion to think he had funds enough to take care of his expenses, but the Bulkeley Guari cost fully $5,OOO, the Lincoln club, the
 two ltalian clubs, the Swedish club,
 the Russian Hebrew clubs and other
 clubs, together with his and Tax Com
 missioner Gates's anxiety Ito land'
 the three senatorial districts in the
 republican camp used mp money rapid
 ly.
 To wipe out this $4,5OO indebtedness
 1t was suggested to Judge Freeman
 that he make generous donation, but
 the judge is an expert in politics and vote getting. He saw quickly that he delay in counting the votes election night was partly due to the fact that the men in charge of the republican machine had been busy election day in placing MT Marvin's 'pasters over his name. He declined aid in extin- guishing the $4,500 debt.
 Then Governor Roberts was ap- pealed to The governor has a clear vision, an acute intellect, and 10 not wholly deaf. He did not hesitate to say that the tail of the ticket (sena- toriaI and reDresentatives) was looked after while the head was left to shift l for itself, a situation acknowledged by 1 all whoSare conversant with the work l ings of the campaign.
 Governor Bulkeley was finally ap-
 pealed to and urged to meet the over-
 draft-$4, BOO The governors check book has less leaves in 1t than 1t had
 a month ago, but notwithstanding his large expenses he is still willing to do
 his share and more. It was rumored I last night that the governor would
 contribute $2.0OO on condition that l Chairman Robinson and Commission l CT Gates would pledge twenty-five l other republicans to give $1OO each. l Colonel McGovern must contribute to 1 this fund, says the committee. He has l spent, according to his own sworn I statement. only $1.O25, and that is considered too small for wealthy | member of the party. The colonel
 will come up with his $10O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles. Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you, in 6 to 14 days. soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19

Apropos of the North sea incident a United States naval officer says that panics caused the United States block ading ships of Cuba ito fire At each other. at colliers, dispatch boats. tor pedo boats and at nothing at all." The terrible fate of the Maine was not speedily forgotten by those who were facing similar danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19

A scientist of the geological survey predicts that the waters of the great lakes will eventually reach the ocean by the Illinois and Mississippi rivers rather than through Niagara. But the change will be slow, 1,500 years for a continuous flow to set in in the new channel and 2,5OO years before Mag ara is out of business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19

The United States consular service has often been compared discredftably with that of foreign countries, partic- ularly England. Now British writer asserts that the American consuls are better provided for, their duties sim pier and they perform better and more appreciated work than his majesty's consular officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
Teachers Wages
 Should Be Increased

school CHOOI boards scale of wages and INSIST UPON BETTER PREPARATION. In it is
 difficult to wages of insufficient sulting from bad tax laws
 Because depression the number of teaching Illinois falls at she rate of 500 year. TEACHERS ARE GROWING SCARCE Young girls fresh from village schools find ready employment County obliged lower the standard of requirements for certificates OR LEAVE THE sCHOOLHOUSEs EMPTY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
Enlfon Market

FINE sHAD. Spanish Mackerel, Salmon, Snapper Blues, Bu1lheads, Smelts, Large Guilford Clans, Long Island Steamers, Holsters and Escal- lops, Turkeys, Geese, Chickens, Fowl. 252-262 Cherry street. Phone 1914.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
It Cures.

At any rate, 1t is now pretty thor. oughly demonstrated that wood S.co hol is an effective and permanent cur for the drinking habit.--Newark News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19

Secretary D. $. Thomas of the demo- cratic state central committee to-day stated that it cost $23,980 to run the recent party campaign in this state. The statement will go to the secretary of state in general way and without detailed figures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tab- lets. All druggists refund the mone,j if 1t fails to cure. E. w. Grove's siA nature is on each box. 26c.