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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
RECENT COMMENT.
Confession Of a Muck Raker.

National Magazine.
The confession OF Taxi, the Ere nch
Free.thinker, who first exp osed
Catholics and then Mssons, m axes
interesting reading bearing on the
present situation to-day. Similar
motives actuate some Of the "muck
rakes" OF today, as indicated In she
following confession:
"The public made me what am;
the archliar OF the period, confessed
Taxi, "ior when l first commenced
to write against the Nasons my OBJ
ject was amusemehtpure and simple.
The crimes laid at their door were
so grotesque, SO impossible, so wide
ly exaggerated, thoughtevery body
would see the joke and give me cred
It for originating new line OF hum
or. But my readers wouldn't have
1t 80; they accepted my fables as
gospel truth, and the more / lied,
for the purpose OF showing that l
lied, the more convinced became they
that was "A paragon OF verscit.y.
"Then it dawned upon me that
there was lots OF money In being a
Munchausen Of the right kind, and
for twelve years / gave it to them
hot and strong, but never too het'
When inditing such slush as the
story OF the devil snake who wrote
prophecies on Dlana's back with the
end OF his tall, sometimes said to
myself: "Hold on, you are going toe
far but | didn't. My readers ever
took kindly to the yarn OF the dew
who. In order to marry a Mason
transformed himself into crocod lie
and, despite the masquerade, played
the piano wonderfully we'll. }
zone day, when lecturing at Lille
l told my audience that l had JUS
seen an apparition OF Nautilus, tn
cost daring affront on human cred
ulity had so far risked. But m!
hearers never turned hair. Hea
We, the doctor has seen Nsu titus,
they said with sdmiring glances. q
course. DO one had q clear idea Q
who Nautilus was-I didn't mysel
but they assumed that he was
devil.
"Ah, the jolly evenings spen
with my fellow authors Matching on
new plots, new, unheard-of perveI
sions OF truth and logic, each try IN
to Guido the other in organize
mystifcation. / thought / woul
kill myself Laughing AZ some OF Il
things proposed, but everythin
went; there Is no limit to huma
stupidity
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
Letter to Mr.. S. J. Primer
Butler, Mo.

Butler, Mo.
Dear Sir: II you could save,s third
Of your estimated cost on all the
things you buy, you'd think you
were pretty lucky.
A. Needhsm of Ida Grove, Iowa,
did 1t with Devoe lead.snd-zinc paint,
The dealer told him six gallons
would be required to paint his house
he had two gallons left; returned to
the dealer.
Devoe lead and-zinc paint covers
more square feet than even experts
estimate; It's the paint to use, unless
you want to waste money.
Yours truly
F. W. DEvoE & Co.,
New York, Chicago and Kansas City
P.S.-Gough & Hess sell our paint
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
GA TOE E A.
Bear, tho #, 10 Kind You Have Always Bought
''s. :' &~ZzZx
Sherif's Sale.

BIS virtue and authority of q special exeou-
tion Issued from the once Of the clerk of the
circuit court Of Bates County, Mo-. returnable
Of May term, 1906. Of SAID court. and 10 me
directed in favor Of J. W. Speers and
against George C. Wells, have levied mp.
on and seized all the right. title, interest and
claim of said George c. Wells Of, In and to the
the following described real estate, to-wit:
The south half Of the southeast quarter Of SEQ.
ton thirty lone 1911 township forty-one [4ll
range thirty 1901, all lying and being In the
said county, and state Of Missouri, will. on
Saturday. the 10th day Of MAYA. D. 1906.
between the hours Of nine o. clock In the fore
noon and Eve O'Clock In the afternoon Of that
day, at the east c0urs house door In the city
of Butler, county of Bates Aforesaid, sell the
same or so much thereof 90 may be required d
In hand to satisfy said execution snd costs.
n. B. NORRIS.
Sat Sheriff Of Bstes County. No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26

II Mr.. Roosevelt really wants the
New York s-natorship his party will
probably give him the honor II when
the time comes there is q Republican
majority In the Assembly. From
Platt to Roosevelt is a fearful ascent.
1t is hoped the Empire State Repub,
licans will not get dizzy Post Dis.
patch.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
The River Gives up its Dead.

Sedalia, Mo-, April 23.-The body
Of Mrs. William Courtney, wife OF q
Sedalia merchant. who Was drowned
in the Missouri river near Boonville
August 10 by the capsizing OF q gas
oline launch, was recovered on an
island three miles below Boonville.
An inquest Was held, and the body
OF Mrs.. Courtney will be brought
here for burial. Mrs. Courtney's two
children, Helen and Katheryn. and
Miss Nellie varney we're drowned OF
the came time Their bodies were
recovered soon afssr the accident.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that letters Of admin
istrstion upon the estate Of frelin Holloway,
ed. By the Bstes County Probate Court, In
Batss county, Missouri, bearing date the and
All persons having claims Against said sstste
are requested to exhibit them % me for allow
ters, or they may be preeluded from any benenl
OF such estatc; and u said claims be mot exhi-
bited within two yesrs iron tie date Of TIL
publication Of this noticer thsy viii be forsvsl
barred ROY hOLtOWA
fl-lt A1ministrato9.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26

with the couple
and against their
parents, for every
one loves q lover.
Providing the girl
is strong, healthy
and wise, she will
60 on loving her
husband, just a.
she risked every
thing for him In
the begin ming
There 10 another
aspect to married
life, However,
which IL very I'M
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
Notice OF Fipal settlement.

Notice is hereby given 10 all creditors and
others interested In the estate Of David
Gilbert, deceased, that l, Riley. Gilbert
dnal settlement thereof, ct the next term Of the
Bates county probate court, In Bates ceuntv,
state OF Missouri, to be held ct Butler, Mis-.
souri,, on the 2sth day Of May, 1905.
RILEY GILBERT,
2s-n Administrators.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
SCOTT ON BAILEYS SPEECH
The Kansas Republican Repre-
ssntatiyes Compliments the
Democratic Senator.

sStsteSs @~'~
Charles y. Scott In the lola Register.
Senator Bailey OF Texas held the
floor the other day and for four
hours commanded the attention not
only oil every senator but Of q hun.
dred or more members who came
over from the House and OF thous-
ands who crowded into the galleries.
Bailey ispnly 43 years old and
looks still younger. He issomething
over six feet tall with a head and
face that looks as II they might be q
composite Of all the pictures OF
statesmen and orators. And he Is a
statesmen and an orator. He has q
splendid voice adapted to all kinds
OF mobilization, a flow Of words that
never fails and a remarkable grace
of gesture aud manner. Hepossesses
also the invaluable quality OF reserve
force, at least he gives the impress
sion, no matter how long he talks,
that he might talk indefinitely long.
er and that no matter how much in
formation he has already impaired
the fountain OF his knowledge has
been nowhere near exhausted.
lam aware that these are pref ty
extravagant statements and nigh I
almost sound like "gush" but / an
simply putting down as accurately
as l can the impression that Bailey
makes upon me and which / think
he makes upon most OF those who
hear him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
What Should The Young Girl DO ?

A young woman in this town has lost her
heart, and there will soon be q runaway
match, sensational eiopement will make
every heart beat faster and in sympathy
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-04-26
Notice Of Final NettIsnlent.

uosies u hereby giveA 70 al cEediteu, snt
stiiwsii. dsossssd, sisi 4, q. .: stilwsil, -.
Iinistrstor Of Soid 1900. iuAond y nsk6 1nn1
ssstls9ens thereof. = ~ So 80 ct ~;
-: : !. - :: = ~ 81; 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
YACHT CLUB WANTS
LIGHTS ON ALL BOATS

AT the monthly meeting of the Rar
itan Yacht Club last night it was de-
cided to take up the matter of trying
to enforce the harbor regulations as
far as possible in regard to having
lights carried on power boats. and a
motion was adopted for the appoint
ment of committee TO lay the matter
before the customs or other officials.
1t would render boating at night
much safer and pleasanter if the
boats carried lights, as they would
be obliged to do if the regulations
were enforced. i is thought that the
yacht club, with a representative
number OF power boats, can do much
about an improved order of things
during the coming season.
1t is desired that the members who
have the lists from the 1902 carnival
should report at an early date. One
application for admission to member
ship in the club was favorably acted
upon last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
COUNTY { N D
Is FINISHED.
Work on the Bridge Approach Is
Progressing Rapidly City
End Soon Done.

The work on the county end of the
approach of the Raritan river bridge
will be completed this afternoon, it is
expected, and in order to help out the
contractor who is doing the work on
that part of the approach, the city is
having built, the county man will put
down the two last heavy piling
This finishes the bridge approach
as far as the county is concerned and
the city's part is being rushed at a
great rate All the pilings are now
down and ready for planking and if
it were not for the span over the rail-
road tracks the bridge would be ready
for use in less than two weeks The
advertising of this span and the work
of building it will take some time and
ii will be a little later than April l,
before the bridge is open to traffic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
RUSSIAN JEWS ASK
WITTE FOR PROTECTION

ST. PETERSBCRG. March s. - A
deputation of Jews headed by NJ. SlieZ-
berg and representing provincial com
mittees for the assistance of sufferers
by massacres laid q report of ourraSe5
before Premier Witte. at the same
time directing his attention TO the con-
tinuation of the anti-Jewish agitation
among the Black Hundred and their
threats against Jews if they acted with
the progressive parties in the elections.
The deputation expressed fears OF
renewal of massacres at Easter ana
insisted that only an immediate proc
lamation of the governments firm in
tention to protect life and property OF
Jews and to severely punish their as
sailants would stop the evil.
Count Witte replied in sympathetic
vein and promised TO bring the mat
ter Immediately before the cabinet.
He declared that he fully realized the
unfortunate position of Jews outside
the law. adding that he was confident
the national assembly would resolve
the Jewish question justly.
He further advised participation in
the election in order that where Jews
are in the majority they might send
representatives to the assembly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
DIAMOND lack COMING.

DR.. w. H. Long, everybody knows
a Diamond Jack and his big COM
pany of twenty-five ladies and gen.
tlemen, actors and beautiful actress
es, including a band of genuine In
dians, also a little Indian papoose or
baby strapped to a board, will open
a two weeks engagement at Wash
ington Hall, our city, on Monday
night next with one of his big free
shows. The show is free to adults
but ten cents to all children, to make
room for the old folks. They will
come from the Catholic Lyceum
theatre, Long Branch, where they
are drawing tremendous crowds
every night.
This same show was with us four
years ago under the big white tent
during the summer. Diamond Jack
has all new people, but brings the
laugh maker, little Billy Angerath.
back. DR.. w. H. Long has all new
medicines to offer our. sick people
and his Office will be at Washington
Hall each day.
A grand ladies and children's
matinee will be given every Satur-
DAY. Admission only five cents for
The children.
56G-a-S-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
A. 0. u. W. DECIDE
To READJUST RATES

SYRACUSE, Mar S:-The Grand
Lodge of the Ancient Order of Unit
ed Workmen in special session here
Tuesday voted to make a permanent
readjustment of rates to take effect
at as early date as possible to aid
in wiping out deficiency of $780,
900 which has accumulated in the
last few years.
More than one hundred delegates
were in attendance at the conven-
tion, which was called by Grand
Master Workman August Steinbick-
er, of this city, to ask the Supreme
Council for financial assistance. A
committee was appointed to meet
Consulting Actuary Miles Dawson
and report plan which he will rec
ommend as sufficient for the require
ments of the jurisdiction comprising
New York state without depending
upon the other jurisdictions for help
through the Grand Lodge guaranty
fund.
New rates were put into effect
January /, 1904, making the maxi
num- assessme ents for men in the
Oldest class $S.40. There was de-
mand for an evening up of the rates
between the young men and the old
men. A level rate plan which will
be an increase for the younger men,
bers and more favorable options for
the older men will be agreed upon
and submitted to the Supreme Coun-
citl for its approval.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
JUDGMENTS IN THE
DISTRICT co URT.

Several judgments were rendered
in the district court this morning,
although the calendar was short
one.
Three suits on grocery accounts
in which Joseph f. Walker, assignee
of Ellsworth and Edwin Walker,
was the plaintiff, were tried. Judg-
ment was rendered in two and the
third was continued until next
Thursday to allow further defense.
H. w. Kehoe represented Walker
Bros. He was opposed by counsel
in but one case.
In that one, in which Fl. p. Peter
son is defendant, the question as to
the statute of limitations was raised
and dispute over one one dollar
payment caused the adjournment for
a week. The suit of the Walkers
against George Germs was not con-
tested and Judgment was rendered
for $17S.46. Judgment was also
given in the suit against John Huls-
hart for $22.63. Mr.. Hulshart APP
peared, but had no counsel. The
suit was for an account and rent.
The suit of Patrick Monaghan VS..
w. j. Masterson was not contested
and Judgment for $34. 81 was rend-
erede. Lawyer Lovely. of South
Amboy, appeared for the plaintiff.
Judgment for SIS was given in an
action brought by Ludwig Wolff,
trading as the Ludwig Music House,
against Ernest Carlson, for three
months rent for piano at S. a
month
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
GAR STARTED
DOWN SMITH
STREET HILL.
Slippery RaiIsjlast Night Caused
II to Jump Track and Start
Toward Ferry.
WENT OVER BUMPER.
Crew and One Passenger Saved
Themselves By Jumping, DAM
age Comparatively Slight.

Because the rails were slippery
trolley car No. 121 jumped the
tracks while going down Smith street
late last night. 1t hit the big tie
which lies across the track at Water
street, jumped over this and did not
stop until it reached the brick pave
ment on the hill, when it turned half
way round and its progress was
stopped. Only one passenger was
on board at the time. He, with the
crew, jumped in time and were not
injured.
The car was in charge of Motor
man Julius Peterson and Conductor
Rowland, both of this city. 1t
reached High street at just 1880
o'clock. AS no one was aboard
who wanted to get out at this place
the car was not stopped. At the top
of the hill the motorman attempted
to put on the brakes, but the rails
were slippery from the light rain.
Down the hill the car went at fear
full rate, hitting the stop tie with a
crash. Upon reaching the brick
pavement the car turned. The
wheels left deep dents in the bricks.
The guy pole caught the trolley wires
in such a way that they were pulled
down.
A few people who were out at the
time thought, SO they declare, that
nothing could stop the vehicle before
it struck the water.
The car was in such a position
that it was feared that at any minute
it might start and rush down hill
again. A hurry call was sent TO the
car barns for help. The repair car
with crew was sent out and after
some hard work the car was put back
on the track.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
WATER TAPS.
Water Board Believes Il Is Being
Robbed by the Pay for
One Tap and Use Many.
SIX MEN TO INVESTIGATE.
Acting NIayor Present.

Acting Mayor Pfeiffer and Alder
man Stacey were present at the meet
ing and the acting mayor said that
he would have to differ with Com
missioner Haney on the condition of
the water. He thought that it was
good and told of the great difficulties
other cities were having with water.
He told of the great layout New York
had made 10 get good water from
fact that the New York water was
far from good. He also said that he
did not think it would be long before
the city of New York would have to
go as far as the Adirondacks to get
water enough to supply the demand.
The acting mayor said that he
thought the board had an excellsnt
supply of good water at Runyon and
that while it might not last forever it
certainly would last for years to
come.
Commissioner Clark thought that
it would be a good idea to Invite the
Acting Mayor, Board of Aldermen
and press to go TO Runyon to see the
water works. President Convery said
that such an invitation was standing
for the Acting Mayor, Board of AL
dermen, Chamber of Commerce and
Health Board.
After the meeting the board and
the acting mayor had an informal
talk in regard to water The next
meeting of the board will be held
next Wednesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
BOY TOUCHED
OFF POWDER.
Found a Cartridge and Bullet
Was! Taken Out Burned
About the Face.

William Larson, twelve years old
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Larson, Of
Sayre avenue, is confined to his bed
under the care of doctor, the result
of being badly burned about the face
with some gun powder.
The little fellow found a cartridge
and managed TO get the bullet out.
He then struck match and lit the
powder. He held the shell toward
his face and in a second the powder
flared up.
Dr. F. C. Henry, of State street,
was summoned and after careful
examination he found that while the
boys face had been badly burned his
eyes were not injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
GOES TO JAIL IN
DEFAULT OF BONDS.

After being in the lookup since last
Friday, which comes mighty close to
being a record, John D. Harris was
today committed to the county Jail
in default of bonds to guarantee his
support of his family. Harris made
strong promises, but he has been too
delinquent along the line of promise
keeping in the past TO let him go un-
less bonds were furnished. Unless
he secures assistance he is due to
remain in the county jail year under
this commitment and he can them be
re-commited for another year, and SO
on.
Meanwhile his five children are an
expense to the community. Three of
them ( Under the wing of the state
board Children's Guardians and
a.c citing the city but little short
Of $50 a month. The youngsters were
thrown upon the city when Harris.1
wife was sent away because =
actions and Harris abandoned
When he was arrested he sal
come back TO town to take ca
children. His wife is workiny
county JAIL and the recorder SAY
Harris might effect communicN
with Mrs. Harris, who is said to h
Strengthened up wonderfully, and 3
her to try to secure bondsman foX
him. Should a bondsman come for-N
ward. Harris will be required to pay
SIS weekly for the support of the chill
dren. He is a bricklayer and could
get work
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
HORSE KICKED HIM.

Harold Seel, son of Charles Seel, of
III Market street, is confined to his
home as the result of being kicked in
the muscle of his right arm early this
morning by horse that had been re-
Gently purchased from Mrs. George
J. Howell, of Madison avenue.
Young oeel had been out riding
and had taken the horse from the car
riage and was leading him by a long
tie rope, and the horse, not having
been out in some time, was rather
frisky.
The boy is not seriously hurt and
will be out again in few days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
INTERESTING LECTURE

c. n. A. Bjerregaard. of New York.
delivered the fourth lecture last night
on the History of Civilization, and
the Hindoos in St. Stephens Danish
Lutheran church. There was a good
attendance and the lecture was very
interesting.
The next lecture will take place
Tuesday night, March 1S, at the fam
lily social to be held in the basement
of the church.
c. Rasmussen, of Minneapolis, edi-
tor of several Scandinavian newspa-
pers and the head of a publishing
house in that city, will deliver the
l--ture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
@ N
TROLLEY CARS
Bill Passed Senate House Fixes
Date for Adjournment MAY
Take Recess for One Month.

TRENTON, Mar. S.--The demon
stration made by the farming interest
Of the state in favor of the trolley
freight bill has borne fruit, for when
the measure came to a vote in the
senate yesterday it was passed. The
bill provides that before it can be-
come effective the consent of the mu
inequalities through which the line
may run must first be obtained. The
bill will now go to the house and as it
has friends in that body it's speedy
passage seems assured.
The senate also acted on another
important bill affecting trolley lines
when it passed the committee substi-
tute for Senator Hillery's bill limit
ing the time for which franchises
may be granted to public utility COM
panies to twenty years, except where
the grant is extended TO not more
than forty years by vote of the peo-
pie.
Discusses Elcctrocution.
There was a lengthy discussion in
the senate over the bill to provide for
the electrocution in the state prison
of all persons sentenced 10 death for
murder The bill was on second read
ing and was opposed by Senator Hut
Crimson, of Mercer county. Mr.. Hut
Crimson offered an amendment that
the electrocutions should not take
place in the state prison, but in some
isolated place to be selected by the
state board of prison inspectors. This
was adopted together with an amend
ment appropriations $4,000 to pro-
vide a place where these electrocu-
tions might take place. The bill, with
these amendments was ordered to be
reprinted for third reading.
Adjournment in Sight.
Sine die adjournment of the legis-
lature is now planned for Thursday,
March 20, three weeks from today
A concurrent resolution for such ad-
iournment was introduced in the
house this morning by Assemblyman
Perkins, the Republican leader.
Promptly after it's adoption Assem-
blyman Martin, the leader of the Col
by forces, moved for reconsidera-
ton of the vote, but on motion of Mr..
Perkins his motion was tabled indef-
initely Mr.. Martin explained that his
motive in seeking a reconsideration
was in order to amend the resolution
so as to provide that the legislature
should adjourn March 30 for one
month and then return for the pur-
pose of rectifying possible mistakes
which might be found in the bills
that had been enacted.
The house passed the senate bill
providing for an annual appropria-
ton of $4,000 to the state oyster
commission, also the milk bill intro
duced by Assemblyman Hoagland, of
Somerset county, although the latter
measure was opposed by the State
board of health on the ground that it
lowered the legal standard for pure
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-08
INITIATED THREE.

Court Amboy No. SIS, Foresters of
America. held meeting last night
in K. of p. Hall. Three new mem
bers were initiated aud four more
applications were received. The sal
aries of all the officers were raifatl
The date for their annual excursion
was fixed for Thursday, August 16.