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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30
Diamonds in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, Maine, Aug. 27.-Proi
Reuben Andrea returned here with q
handful OF diamonds In the rough,
which he says he found somewhere
within the confines OF the province
of Winnipeg. He took them 10 sew
ersl jewellers who pronounced them
TO be valuable. He has staked q
claim and forwarded samples to New
York.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

Washington, Aug. 27.-Railroad
accidents Of all kinds resulted In
1,126 deaths and injuries TO 17,170
persons In the first thrss months a
1905. OF the killed ia were pes.
sengers and d. the injured 2,e67
we're passengers. These figures vsse
taken ifom the statistics In The quar-.
terly. accident bulletin compiled By
the interstats commsrcs commis.
sion.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

West Plains. No., August 2O.-Ssi-
ford Hubbard, . farmer, about 30
years old, having . vile and one
child, vas found dead with a bullet
hole IN the back Of bis head at bis
home, about four miles from Noun.
tain View, In the northeast part Of
this county. Investigation IL In
progress, on the supposition that he
was aesassinated.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30
nm Standard Indictments

Chicago, Aug. 27.-The first federal
grand Jury returned Monday ten ip'
dictments against the Standard on
company before Judge Bethea in the
United States Circuit court. The In
dictments, which contain 6,42S
counts, are all in connection with
the granting Of rebates. No railroads
was mentioned in the indictments re
turned Monday.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

Pennsylvania papers are telling
abols . child that stopped growing
st the ags q eighteen months. and
although nine years old now IL still
. baby h dse and Mentality. Moth
Ing strange about that. We have
Infant industriesn In this county
ovse thirty pears old that are still
nuesing Tie bottle. Commoner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

Before the Wedding, 1t was Con.
gresham Nicholas LoDgworth.
Since the wedding, 1t has been Alice's
hush and. Every rose has iss thorn.
Eek.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30
Washington GOSSIP.

The Attorney General has decided
that the eight hour law does not sp-
ply 10 vessels under construction for
The Navy By contrsss with builders
OF private establishments. The man
ufscturers Of arnor, guns and other
naval equipment, may also work
their men longer than eight hours &
they wish.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30
|issouri Pacific Time Table at
Butler Station.

a CORRECTED TINE TABLE.
soUrH BOUND.
2oa Joplin & Southwest mail & Elk 5:2l m
207K.C 4 Joplin mail & Express 1881 p m
2e5 K.C & Joplin mail & Express 1880 p m
col Local freight loo y m
HoRfH BOUND.
Dos Kansas City and 81. Louis Elk. $40 m
1D4 Kansas City mail and Express 1:4O p m
2lO Kansas City limited mail 1850 p m
LOCAL FREIGHT
e92 Local Freight l:20 m
1b2 Kansas City stock s:le p m
INTERSTATE DIVISION.
WEST BOUND.
y Local freight and Pas mixed SEQ m
EAsT ROUND.
y Local freight and Pas mixed or 5:lb pm
j. r. GKIGRR. Agent
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

The Secretary Of the Navy has call.
cd on the contrsctorsiu furnishing meat
and bread TO the Navy Yards at
Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Norfolk,
to show cause why their contracts
should not be cancelled. Mr.. Bona.
parts evidently does not relish the
idea Of the Navy being used as the
dumpinggroundio Tor the spoiled meats
that the packing concerns can't sell
elsewhere.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

On an estimate based on Govern
msnt reports, IL Is predicted that
there will be over 100000 bales
Of cotton grown In this country this
year.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

For the first time in thirteen years
the Government will purchase silver
for coinage purposes. The average
requirements OF the Treasury will
probably not exceed 100000 ounces
q week. The average price Of silver
for the month OF July last was sc
cents an ounce.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

The Census Bureau has inaugural
cd campaign which lie rather q de-
parturs from the ordinary process Of
finding out your name, your age and
your previous condition Of servitude.
Acting under the authority Of re.
cent act Of Congress, the bureau lie
going to collect statistics on marital
troubles. 80, instead Of asking you
what kind of q job you have the CEN
sus man will ask you II you have ever
beep divorced, what caused the trou
bic, and how much slimony did you
gst
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-08-30

Hardly q week goes by now with
out the news OF another conviction
arising from the land frauds that
have been unearthed by Secretary
Hitchcock. This week 1t is a mem
Der Of the Oregon legislature, who
was given a year In Jail and fined
%, 900, and a Portland lawyer got
six monthsin jail and was finsd $500.
Last week 1t was ranchmen in North
Dakota, who had Illegally fenced In
Government lands, and were forced
to plead guilty. Slowly but surely
the determined head OF the Interior
Department. Is gathering them In.
Wing On Wo, a Chinaman, has won
out In his contention that dried
lizards should be admitted free OF
duty. The custom house officers, not
finding dried lizards on the list,
promptly put 1t into the miscellane-
Gus class and charged 10 per cent.
duty. The Chinaman declared that
dried lizards are medicine and should
be admitted free, and the courts have
declared that he is right.
For the first time in thirteen years
i Al n1-o.-~&-k Ill L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Cantata Presented.

The cantata Christ the Victor" by
Dudley Buck, was given by the choir of
the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion
Church on D street southwest between I'd
and Sd streets, last evening. There was a
large attendance present. The soloists
were Laura Taylor, Ida Contee, Thomas
Delaney and Henry w. Lewis. The re-
mainder of the choir consisted of: Sopranos.
Estella D. Brown, Mary Plummer, Mary
Johnson, Ruth Grigsby, Sarah Cooper, Eva
Taylor Laura Tyler, Edith Johnson, Mar
tina Manning, Mamie Forrest, Anna Stod-
dard, Sadie Marshall Jennie Shelton, Susie
Taylor Hattie Torens, Helen Davis; altos,
Alice Henson, Amanda Grigsby, Jane Har-
ris, Mamie Lennon, Ida Conte, Annie
/ arker, Rosa Dorsey; tenors, Joseph H.
Carroll, G. Addison Turner, Joseph Jones,
Thomas Delaney, Julius Dick, and bass,
w. H. Washington, William Blake. Robert
w. Woodson, Richard Blunt Harry Kicks,
Charles Randolph, John Kicks, Horace
Johnson, H. W. Lewis. Joseph T. Newman
was director and Edward Perry organist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Orchestral Concert.

The third annual orchestral concert was
given at the Church OF the Reforna ton
last Friday evening under the direction
OF Mr.. Henry e. Stopsack, and attracted
a large and enthusiastic audience. The
soloists of the evening were Mr.. G. S. De
Luca, flute sOioist and member of the Unit
ed States Marine Band. In his playing
much expression was given, also showing
his command of tone and technique. Mrs
Dayelle I. WEIGH sang Spring is Here"
by Edith a. Dick, in splendid style and
good voice; Mrs. Frances Gilmore who
has an excellent contralto voice was shown
TO line advantage In her rendition of the
SONGS which she sang with feeling and
superb finish. Mr.. VIM. Leishear yioinist
played the movement from Dancla's con-
certo with much feeling and effect
The program was unique and attractive
and consisted also of several two pianos
eight hand solos, with orchestra accom-
paniment, the poise and musical under
standing which each one played being es-
pecially remarkable.
The work of the orchestra showed a vast
and marked Improvement the result Of
careful and conscientious work both on the
part of the director and the individual
members OF the orchestra. The program
was as follows:
War march, alfalfa" F. Mendelssohn
two pianos, eight hands and orchestral,
Misses Miriam Fairbank. Iriene Beckett,
Ruth Hoskinson. Lillian McClaim; overture
Faust, Gounod forchestra); violin solo
Resignation (Andante maestoso), c. Dam
ella Mr.. William Leishear; soprano solo,
Spring is Here" Edith A. Dick Mrs.
Dayelle T: WEIGH; orchestra-(a) VaIse.
'Loyeland' A. HOFFMAN; fb) character
istic, Dance of the Sparrow" b. Rich
mond; flute solo. selected, Mr.. G. s. De
Luca; base solo. THE Vanguard OF the
King, Minnie A. Bailey CAr. Dana C.
Holland), the aceompanist the composer;
the Aeolian Chorus Ciub-(a) Bridal
Chorus (Rose Maiden), Cowen: Oh Tim
buctoo' ian African Idyf). Geibel (full or
chestra accompanimenD; Japanese drill. by
the children of the Sunday school: Marche
Militaire, F. Schubert (two pianos. eight
hands and orchestral Misses Marie Lyons
Leila Scott, Evelyn Croggon. Master w
Williams. Miss Minnie A. Bailey played
efficiently the accomplishments for the so
loists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
DEATH OF MRS. MERRITT.
Wife of Washington City Postmaster
Suddenly Expires.

Mrs. Saraph A. Merritt, wife of John a.
Merritt, postmaster of Washington, died
suddenly a few minutes after 10 o'clock
yesterday morning In her apartments at
the Farragut, For nearly six years Mrs.
Merritt had suffered from paralysis and
had been deprived Of the use Of her limbs.
She was. however, in comparatively good
health yesterday until few minutes before
she died.
Mr.. Merritt left his desk hurriedly last
Friday morning at the summons of the
nurse because of Mrs Merritts Illness, but
she improved considerably afterward and
his fears were alayed.
Following his custom, Mr.. Merritt went
to his Office yesterday morning. short
time afterward he returned to his apart
ment and then went across the street to
see dentist. While he was in the dentists
chair a messenger rushed in and told him
to return at once, that Mrs. Merritt was
worse. Before he had reached his wife
bedside she had died. She passed away so
quickly that the nurse, having turned away
a moment 10 get q newspaper, was not at
her side.
Postmaster Merritt his son, N. Allen
Merritt, and the latter's wife, have gone with
the body to Lockport, N. Y, where inter-
ment viii be made. probably Wednesday,
in the Cold Springs cemetery.
Mrs. Merritt was formerly Miss Seraph
"a 1lSuo anu was pUEn III west ooHlStSelr
Niagara county, n. Y, in 1S49. She ana
Mr.. Merritt were married in 1875 Her hus-
band and one son survive her. The son is
cashier of the local post Office.
AS soon the Senate shall confirm the
Appointment of a successor to Mr.. Merritt
he will leave this city to become collector
of the port at Niagara Falls, to which he
was recently appointed by the President
He and Mrs. Merritt were looking forward
with extreme pleasure to taking up their
residence In their old home in Lockport
near that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
Alleged Insanity Cause Of Arrest.

Mrs. Annie Walsh. thirty-seven years of
age, was arrested Saturday night and sent
to the house OF detention because, it was
alleged that she was of unsound mind. Two
weeks ago she was arrested upon similar
charge, and the police surgeons declared
she was competent to take care of herself
At the time of her first arrest she was
found in box car in the Anacostia freight
yard. Her statement to the police was
that she had escaped from an asylum for
the Insane In Nebraska and that she had
been on the road for several months. Since
that time the sanitary officer has communi-
Gated with the Nebraska authorities and
learned that the statement made by Mrs
Walsh was true.
One of her friends heard of her arrest
and found her at the house of detention.
She said she had known Mrs. Walsh for
several years and that she was willing to
care for her. She took her friend to her
home It was because Of her peculiar con-
duct that the friend caused her arrest. She
was examined by the police surgeons, and
they directed that she be treated at the
Washington Asylum Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
LAYING OF CORNER STONE.
Exercises at Walker Memorial Baptist
Church.

The laying of the corner stone of Walker
Memorial Baptist Church, 18th street be-
tween and v streets, occurred yesterday
afternoon at o'clock under the auspices
of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 1865, and Dis
trict Grand Lodge. No. 20. and Of IS and
AZ. Patriarchies OF the Grand United Or
der of Odd Fellows, Mr.. James Coleman,
w NJ: William Cause, M. G.. and Capt.
William Gray and Capt J. w. Beason.
Mr.. William Samuel, chief marshal, called
the order to assemble around the stone and
made an announcement. The master OF
ceremonies was Rev. T. M. Bean. After q
hymn by Rev. w. N. Jarvis of New Bethel
Baptist Church a Scripture reading was
given by Rev. AquilaL Sayles The invoca-
ton was by Rev. William Willis. Rev j..
L. s. Burke of Bladensburg. Md, led In the
singing of How Firm the Foundation" An
address was delivered by Rev J. Anderson
Taylor of Shiloh Baptist Church.
The remainder of the program follows:
Collection, Rev Isaac Toliver; laying of
the stone; Grafton by Mr.. Thomas L. Jones;
invocation, Rev. L. r. Bast; hymn, Bless
ed Be the Tie" The articles placed In the
stone by Mr.. James Coleman included a
Bible, cup of corn, record of the church.
currency Oil, water and daily papers. The
exercises were closed with benediction by
the chaplain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
At Homeward Bound M,ss,on.

'eaiousy was the topic of an address
ny capt. Theodore Valiant. an evangelist.
at the Homesward Bound Mission. 10
pennsylvania avenue, last evening. He
said ne had taken the subject from biblical
history, and had found that jealousy had
existed In Christ's time and had been car
r1ed along the stream of time to the present
gay. He spoke OF the unwarranted jealousy
OF some Christian workers, which always
resulted IN injury to the holy cause Of
U 0oihs good FOR humanity in Gods name.
one or the earliest recorded cases of
Jealousy Jealousy was that Of Martha, who was
Jealous OF Mary. They were both prac-
teal Christians, but Mary understood
Christs heart better than Martha, SO Mary
received more consideration from Christ,
Capt. Valiant described the jealousies of
today and the evil results that follow, and
urged his hearers to put petty envies and
1ealousies behind them and strive to do all
the good they can.
The service was In charge of Col. John
son, and the opening song was There's
Honey In the Rock for You" There was
prayer by Mr.. Perry, a solo by Lieut.. Has
lam and the lesson by Mrs. Perry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
COAL OPERATORS MEET.
Secret Session Held at Raleigh Hotel
Yesterday.

A number Of prominent coal operators
from different sections were in Washing
ton yesterday. and met in secret session
at the Raleigh. The meeting was called
to order at 1870 am, and it adjourned
after u o'clock
Among those present were w. c. Burt,
said to be of Washington, but whose name
does not appear In the directory; w. H.
Warren, Thurmond. w. Va; G. H Car
penter, Fire Creek, w. Va; A. N. Gooch;
w. p. Green and Robt Wise. both of New
York city; and j. d. Barrett and c. w.
Anderson, both of Philadelphia Others
attended whose names could not be ascer-
tanned.
No information was obtainable last night
of the purpose of the meeting as the prin-
cipals left town Immediately following ad-
urnment. One member of the party who
was interviewed declined to discuss the
proceedings.
1t is stated however that the principal
matter considered had reference to the
investigation by the interstate commerce
commission The rate bill came in for a
share of the discussion and the strike OF
the miners was also touched upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
FUNERAL OF DIR. cR1ssEY.
Services to Be Held at Family Resi-.
dence Tomorrow Afternoon.

The funeral of DR.. Sardis L. Crissey,
whose death was announced in Saturday.
Star, will be held from the family resi-
dence. 1426 Massachusetts avenue, at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. DR.. Rad
cliffe will conduct the service, assisted by
Rev. John Chester; and the interment will
be at Rock Creek cemetery.
Deceased had an honorable record as
soldier. He enlisted in 1861 In the 49th
New York Valunteer Infantry. He served
through the Peninsular campaign. and was
in the battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg
Mechanicsville and the seven days before
Richmond" He was discharged for dis
ability In March, 1853; came to Washing
ton year latter and was employed in the
general land office until 1884.
He resigned chief of the swampland
division TO enter upon the practice of law
DR.. Crissey was graduated from the Co
lumbar College of Medicine in the class
of 1871, of which he was the valedictorian
In 1879 he was graduated from the Nation
al Law University, being president of his
class.
He resided In the District Of Columbia
forty-two years, and devoted much of his
time to philanthropic work. He was super
intendent of Bethany Mission for thirteen
years, and superintendent of the Sunday
school of the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church for some time. He was a
TulHS eluer OF TINS churcn Tor ABOUT TWEEN
ty-two years, resgning a short time since
on account of III health.
When DR.. Crissey first came to Washing
ton he was member of the Calvary Bap-
fist Church, and, with Others established
a mission, holding it's first meeting in a
lumber yard near Long bridge. This mis-
sion has since developed into a prosperous
church. Later he assisted in building Cur
ley Memorial Church and Faith Chapel.
DR.. Crissey was member of the Sons
of the American Revolution, being descend
ed from John Davenport. Roger Williams
Leicester Grosvenor and Anan Winsor.
December Is, 1867, he married Miss II.
Morse of Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. Crissey
with daughter, still resides In Washing
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
WITH GUESTS ABOARD.
Steamer st. Johns Makes Compliment
tary Trip.

The steamer St Johns, the latest addition
to the excursion craft on the Potomac
river, was introduced to the local public
yesterday afternoon, when she made a
trip with about 500 passengers aboard
The ST Johns was brought here about
three weeks ago by Capt. e. s. Randall for
service between this city, River View and
Colonial Beach. The trip was a compl-
mentary run of about forty miles down
the river and return, without landing. On
the trip down the steamer passed the naval
yacht Sylph, with the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt aboard. When 1t was known
that the Presidents boat was approaching
the eyes of all aboard were turned on the
yacht, but neither the President nor his
wife were visible from the steamer. On
the trip. both going and returning, the
River View orchestra, under the leadership
of Prof. Chris Arth, rendered selections.
1t was a few minutes past o'clock
when the steamer was tied up to her pier
and the procession of guests started ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Printing Office Council, N. U.

The Government Printing Office Council,
No. 211, National Union, held its monthly
meeting In its hall In Pythian Temple Sat-
urday evening. Mr.. James P. Burrell, ex-
president District OF Columbia Cabinet was
present and delivered an address. The gov
eminent printing Office council appropriated
a sum of money for sufferers and homeless
in San Francisco. and It's musical talent
has donated It's services to an entertain
ment to be held this week
The executive committee Of the National
Senate has forwarded TO It's afflicted mem
bers In San Francisco $1,000 for immediate
use.
The members present were entertained
during the evening by a violin selection
IRON Gustave Kuhn, James S. Graves sang
a baritone solo, Prof. Hart rendered plano
selections. Thos. l.. Jones sang a tenor solo
and w. @. Glenn portrayed Shakespearean
characters. The government printing office
council will give It's annual excursion June
~ to River View. banquet will be held
May 26. and a musical program is being ar
ranged for the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
ADDRESS TO MEN.
Mr.. Fred B. Smith Discusses San
francisco Horror.

francisco Horror.
Mr. Fred B. Smith, evangelical secretary
of the Y. NJ. C. A., addressed the meeting
for men which was held last night at the
Fifth Baptist Church, 6z and E streets
southwest. Mr.. Smith said: THE recent
disaster in San Francisco was well worth
the $500, 0o0. coo property loss. as it has given
to the country new display OF aitruism
which has not been equa1ed In the history
Of the world"
He told OF the loss to the organization or
a 100000 building In San Francisco, and
stated that four OF the six secretaries sta
toned there had been made homeless. He
made an urgent appeal for financial sup
port in reimbursing these secretaries and In
establishing Y. M. c. A. tents in the
stricken city, as was done In the camps
during the Spanish-American war.
For his text he took the question. Am
my brothers Keeper found in Genesis
Two. He said. in part: THE story of Cain
and Abel Is the saddest record in the Bible,
as 1t tells of the beginning of sin. The first
sin was just a small deception on the part
of Satan in regard to the truth OF COO
word. Every form OF sin in your life Is a
manifestation of the degree in which you
dsbeleve the word Of God. If you Will
disbelieve God just a little tonight, Satan
will increase that disbelief tomorrow until
soon You will be able to get drunk without
a blush.
1.-The man who tries to avoid the response
bility of being his brothers keeper Is moth
ing short of coward. If l can think or
.one tragedy greater 1t Is the father who
shuns the responsibility for his sons future
welfare, and If had my way would LABEL
every saloon as reception hall to hell.
Young man, when you will feel most like
a man will be when you first stand by the
cradle of your own child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
LACK OF TRUST.
Address by chisf Justice Stanton ].
feel11.

THE Lack of Trust in God" was the sub
tect of an address by Chief Justice STAN
ton J. PeeIie of the Court Of Claims before
the members Of the Washington District
Epworth League last evening In the Foun-
dry Methodist Episcopal Church. Chief
Justice Peelle declared that faith was the
foundation of truth. upon which human So
ciety was based. He pointed out that men
trust one another in business transactions
involving millions OF dollars. in many in
stances upon mere verbal guarantee. yet
God Is not trusted in the measure that
characterizes commerce lsm.
The speaker added that the greatest
happiness to be found in the world is the
knowledge that one had performed some
kind OF charitable Office and, In his opin-
Ion. II persons would give more attention
to uplifting the standard of human beings
the world would be better from every point
OF view. Justice Peelle was also of the
opinion that this realization could only be
accomplished by crushing the spirit of
commercial cupidity and imposing great
er trust in God
In conclusion the speaker declared they
all should place their spiritual ideal high
and concentrate their efforts to strengthen
the cause of God.
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The Choral Society Concert Tonigh

Those who attended the rehearsal of the
Choral Society yesterday afternoon spo re
enthusiastically regarding the performance
that Will take place tonight. It Is doubtful
If any quartet soloists of such superior
quality ever sang on the same platform in
Washington. Miss Combs and Mr.. Halls
singing yesterday afternoon was revela-
ton of the possibilities in oratorial work.
and the singing of the chorus with orches-
ira accompaniment under the magnetic
baton of DR.. Rubner was superb The
board of managers is very particular that
the public should know that the proceeds
OF the concert this evening are to be given
to the California relief fund.