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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-07
\ seed.

Glover, red, per 100 lbs, $3.50; do
red, $3.50; do Alsyke, $1,000;
do white, $3.50; alfalfa, $500; timothy,
$3.50; English rye. $500; Italian rye,
$3.50; Kentucky bluegrass $500;
Bromus Inermis, $500; orchard grass.
sl475; red top, $l2.oO; vetches, $3.50;
field peas, $500.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
Inquiry About Missouri Troops

A dispatch from Jefferson City
Says that Adiutant General Dear
mond had received request from
the War Department for informa-
ton concerning the most available
military strength In case OF war.
The inquiry requests minute inior-
nation regarding the present mum.
Der and disposition OF the state
troops, their equipment, arms and
munitions OF war, and their avail
ability for immediate transporta-
tion, etc.
The query Is understood to relate
to the Govel nment's supposed prep.
arations for the war with China, as
it Is known that all the State militia
departments have lately received
similar inquiries.
The State OF Missouri now has
iourlregiments ready for Immediate
duty, subject to the call OF the Gov.
eminent, besides an unattached bat
talon. There is also one artillery
battery In St. Louis and another Is
now being organized in Kansas City
In round numbers, the State hst
5000 troops which could be put in.
to the field at once.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
Found Can Of Gold.

While playing in an old barn on
the place formerly owned by the late
John Short. In the northwest part
OF town, on Saturday evening, Wal.
ter Crutsinger and some school boy
companions found an old tin can
containing gold coin. The money
was sewed In An old piece OF cloth,
and the can was in an old box, over
the stable door. The money was
takan to the Crutsinger home and
counted out $3.50. John Short was
an old citizen OF Butler and Bates
county and was considered an excen-
trio character. He was the grand.
father OF the notorious Jim Franklin.
He was devotedly attached to his
grandson and never could be con.
WINGED that Jim was as bad as he
was painted. Mr. Short was known
to have had money and used to
carry q large amount Of gold around
on his person. At one time he lost
his sack and some OF the neighbors
turned out and found 1t near biz
front gate, where he had dropped 1t
His widow now lives near YOUNGSTOWN
and is very old.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
The EIks Ministries.

As freely prophesied, the best enter.
tainment OF the season was the
amateur minstrels under the auspices
of Butler Lodge 95S B. P. o. Elks on
last Thursday night.
The special setting for the tirst part
with the electric effect was very fine.
Charley Fisk was manager and inter.
locutor. The black faces we're Char
ley Mcfarland, l. Il. Blood, Harry
Holloway, Bob Allen, George Car.
ruthers, Leon Fox, Will Badgley and
Clyde Mcfarland. Orvllle Stansbufy,
Oscar Rsyis, Robert Smith and Ray
Tyler we're the white faces. The Jokes
and gags thrown at the audience
we're mostly new and manufactured
especially for the occasion.
Oscar Revis, Ray Tyler and Orville
Stansberry each sang a song which
were we'll received. Leon Fox, Char.
ley Mcfarland and Harry Holloway
favored the audience with "coon"
songs, which touched the funny
bones" Of the audience, and they
we're literally encored. The "yawn"
song, sung and illustrated by Blood
and Allen, was prevented from being
the hit and came near being the fall
OF the evening by screw slipping.
Among the specialties was the fairy
dance by Gladys McCarty, a wee
might and enhancing little miss from
Rich Hill.
"By the watermelon vine" by Miss
Dorothy Koontz was made very efec-
tive by the opening Of a mammoth
watermelon disclosing a bevy OF lit
tie picksnninies who Joined in the
chorus. They were Lather Delame-
ter, Aria Bailey. Kitty Delameter.
Nellie Jones, Gladys McCarty and
Beula Walker.
"Silver Heels' an Indian song, was
sung and illustrated by Orville
Stansberry, Ray Tyler. Harry Hoi:
lowsy, Leon Fox, Maggie Smith,
Lena Morris, Mary and Sallie Wix.
Frank Koontz in his nonologue
act kept the audience in an uproar
and was repeatedly recalled.
The hit OF the evening was the
female impersonation by Robert L
Zoll, OF Warrensburg. He certainly
makesup we'll. knows how to conduct
himselfss Q female should under such
circumstances and was in good voice.
The gndience was large and thor
oughly enjoyed the show from begin.
ming to end. "A
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
Superintendent Burke attended q

Superintendent Burke attended q
meeting of the Jasper County Teach
ers Association at Carthage last Sat-
urday. The meeting was held in the
new High School building which had
been dedicated the day before. Prot.
Burke was we'll pleased with the work
OF the association, but was carried
away by an address on manual train
ing in the public schools, by Superin.
tendent Harvey OF the manual train.
ing schools at Menomonie, Wis.
Prof. Burke thinks that every town
the size OF Butler should have man.
ual training department In thepublic
schools, and he hopes to have one
here in q short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Carter, OF Omega,
Okla, are here on visit to Mrs. W.
F. Hemstreet, sister OF Mrs. Carter,
and other relatives and old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter we're early set
tiers In Butler, and Mr.. Carter work.
ed at his trade, plasterer, for many
years. At the Bird strip opening, in
1898, Mr.. Carter made the race and
won a fine quarter section, which
they improved and have been living
on since. He said his claim is worth
now about $4,000. He says they
have been in sight oissveral cyclones,
but have never been In the path oil
one. His son in law, R. L Brant,
wife and child had their house demol-
ished in the night, and they were
thrown about forty feet but iortu-
nstely escaped serious injury. They
made their way through binding
hail and rain storm to a neighbours
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
UNDER THE WHEELS.
Or. Rogers, SculIy Agent, Killed
by Cars. Was Known in
Butler.

Major Crowsll received q telegram
Tuesday afternoon Of the accidental
killing of DIR. Leonard P. Rogers. the
Scully agent at Beatrice, Nebraska,
and left ON the evening train for
Buffalo, Ills. The Beatrice Express,
received here Wednesday morning
gives the following particulars:
DR.. Rogers was returning from
Lincoln. Ills. When the train reach
ed Godfrey, Ills, DR.. Rogers sppar'
emily descended To the platform for a
short walk, aud when attempting IL
board the train after it started
slipped and fell under the wheels,
being killed instantly.
DR.. Rogers had but recently been
appointed one OF the head agents ol
the Scully interests 10 the United
States to succeed the late Mt.
Koehnle, and was arranging to move
60 Lincoln, Ills, to enter upon his
duties.
DR.. Rogers visited Major Crowel
in this city several times, the last
time he spent several days In the fall
Of 1904. He was a genial, cultivated
gentleman and made many friends
among our people. Funeral will
take place at Buffalo, Ills, to-day.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
Cemetery Association.

The officers Of the Ladies Cemetery
Association want to call especial at
tention to the annual meeting the
first Saturday in April, 1906, at
which time all old members are ex-
pected to pay the annual dues OF
$1.OO, and every citizen Of Butler
who is not a member is urged to join
and contribute that small amount to
keeping up and beautiiying the city's
cemetery.
The association, In conjunction
with the cemetery committee Of the
city council. has employed W. 81.
Holloway a. superintendent OF the
grounds, and he will devote bis whole
time and attention TO the work.
Sam, White is retained a. sexton and
the two will work In harmony to the
improving and beautilyi the ceme-
terry grounds.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
Beautiful Bagdad.

After a matinee performance oil
Bsgbad at Austin, Texas, recently,
Opie Read, who was lecturing there
in the evening, wrote Of Miss Adams
"She is destined to occupy one Of
the most exaulted positions In the
musical world"
Bagdad carries not only one oil
the largest but decidedly the strong.
est chorus Of any company now on
tour. The company will appear 81
the Butler opera house Tuesday
March 6, 1905.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01

For SALE-Black Mammoth Jack,
15H hands high, weighs about 1000
pounds, guaranteed In every respect.
l.. l.. JUDY,
lit Amoret, Mo. No. /
Late Saturday evening while a
party OF Butler hunters, composed OF
Joe Morrison, Ed, Childs, VIM, Bell,
Walker Cannon and l. III. Blood were
hunting ducks in the Medley bot
toms, a large flock Of geese appeared,
flying low as II seeking q place to
alight. Their course led them directly
over Joe Morrison, who knocked one
down and crippled another, although
he was shooting No. 6 shot. Joe's
shooting changed their course and
the other boys, who were farther on
In the bottoms had to be content
with the thought OF what might have
been. The goose killed was q large
Canada ringneck, weighed 15pounds
and was q fine bird. He got the full
charge OF shot in bis breast.
Judge James B. CAN'T as Major
General Commanding and Captain
James W. Allen, Adiutant General
and Chief OF staff, Missouri division,
United Confederate Veterans, have
just issued q letter to all ex Conied-
crate soldiers and sailors In Missouri
requesting them TO unite with some
camp OF which there are now many
all over the state. Those who do, It
is pointed out, will be in q position
to reap all the benefits Of the organ
ization. The organization is strictly
a social, literary, historical and
benevolent one, for the purpose OF
uniting all ex. Coniederates with the
ties OF friendship and to see that the
disabled are cared for; that q helping
hand is extended to the needy and
that the Confederate widows and
their children are protected and as.
sisted Discussions OF political or
religious subjects, or any political
action ipdorsipg applications for Of
fee are strictly forbidden.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
High School Entertainment.

The Butler High School pupils will
give an entertainment at the opera
house Friday evening, March 9th
for the benefit of the Library fund
The entertainment will consist Of
two short plays, OF q comic nature
drill, music, readings, recltations
etc. The Students are well up on
their parts aud promise Q splendid
entertainment and deserve q liberia
patronage from our people.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
GIRL LAYS DOWN
LIFE FOR FRIEND.
Miss Digges, Of Glasgow, No.,
Killed by Train in Saving Her
Chum From Horrible Death.

Glasgow, Mo-, Feb. 26 In saving
her friend from being crushed under
the wheels Of a freight engine, Miss
Anna Mae Digges, Of this city, lost
her own life
The tragedy occurred on the west
approach Of the Chicago & Alton
bridge. Mrs Digges, Miss LOUISE
Arthur and two other young women,
Of this city, had walked across the
bridge. and were. nsaring the end Of
the west approach, when they heard
q train behind them. y
All four ran, and three got safely
Oh the embankment, but Miss Arthur
stumbled and isll on the tracks ID
train.
Miss DiGges seeing the peril 81 81
chum ran 20 her, and, exsrting IN NJ
girlish strength, threw hsr bodily
from The trncks.
At tbs Same instant, the nilot q
the locomotive struck the hsfoiofot
cuer, .s ! Il s,sss 4 3
MIS- Digges was Instantly fji1ot|
Hef chest Was crushed u, ~ y
thrown twenty lest from tho ~
Nise Arthur eocapod VII
bruiaes. The Other two IN
Eusn were not harmed M 10 FL
81 SEEING theif ir3ond k111od ~ r ~
tf6ted them boil akd s3 -
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-03-01
Notice.

We have opened a wholesale and
retail Fed, Flour aud Seed Store
and will have on hand full line OF
choice field seed. A car of red Texas
seed oats will be offered for spring
seeding
Call and see us at corner North
Main and Pine streets. Butler, Mo.
14tf PEOPLES ELEVATOR Co.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
Strict Rules FOR Treasury

Secretary Shaw has promulgated
new rules and regulations for the guild
ance of Treasury officials and employ
es.
Under these rules they will not be
allowed to visit each other or receive
visits during business hours, except on
official business. They must avoid
loafing in the corridors and must mot
indulge in the practice of eating lunch
in the building and then devote the
lunch half hour to other purposes, They
must not read newspapers or other un-
official matter on duty and must not
smoke i'm the file rooms Of the depart
ment. Under these Jules the depart
ment will not become an agency for
the collection of debts contracted by
Government employees nor to retain In
its employ any persons who, without
Sufficient cause, habitually neglect to
pay their necessary personal and fam
lily expenses. 1t will not enforce the
payment of loans for which unsurious
interest has been paid or contracted, or
retain in the service persons who ha-
bitually borrow at excessive DISCOUNTS
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
President Stops 1t.

President Roosevelt has set his foot
on the proposition originating at Ba-
ker City, Ore, for popular subscrip-
ton with which to purchase wedding
present for Miss Alice Roosevelt. In
this connection the following state
ment was made at the White House
"The Presidents attention having
been called to the dispatch from Baker
City, Ore, to the effect that a sub
scription was about to be started for a
wedding present for Miss Roosevelt,
the President stated that while he
deeply appreciated this evidence of
good will, he hoped that nothing of
the kind would be undertaken. In fact
he wished particularly that the pro-
posed subscription should not be I'M
dertaken.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05

New, Dec. 27.-Call money in Wall
street has been higher today than it
has been since the day after the north
ern Pacific corner, May 10, 1901, when
it touched 10 per cent. 1t touched 30
per cent this afternoon, and just before
the market closed it reached 95 per
cent. 1t opened at 35 per cent. and
soon advanced to 40 per cent, then
huctuating between 80 per cent. and
AZ per cent, until it advanced to 80
per cent at noon. 1t then eased Off to
40 and then hung around that figure
until shortly before o'clock, when it
began to stiffen again. The banks re-
newed their call loans all the way
from 25 per cent. to 40 per cent.
Leslie M. Shaw, Secretary Of 1.-THE
Treasury, arrived in this city from
Washington this morning, accompa-
MED by two of his nephews, to remain
for day or two. When questioned
about the monetary situation Mr..
Shaw declined to say anything on that
subject or the probability of any ac-
ton by the Treasury looking to the re-
lief of the local situation.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
DR.. Knowles Burned

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 2s.-Dr. Isaac
Knowles, father Of Hon. Horace Greedy
Knowles, prominent lawyer of VIII
mington, Delaware and Republican
uandieate for Congress in the last cam
paign, was seriously burned in fire
here. He was sent to st. Vincent's
Hospital, where he received medical at
tention. Dr. Knowles WAS walking
around the room with lighted lamp,
causing it to explode.
DR.. Knowles is a Confederate veter-
and one of the few survivors of the fight
between the Merrimac and the Moni-
tor in Hampton Road, during the Civ
il War. He came here few months
ago from his home III Wilmington,
where, it is said, he once enjoyed a
lucrative practice of medicine. He has
refused the overtures of his son and
other members Of his family to return
to his home, and has occupied single
room in this city, which is paid for out
of an allowance made monthly by Mr..
Horace Knswles.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
In Virginia

Se0itsville, Va, Dee. -. Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., Harvard student and
a son Of the president, arrived at Plain
Dealing today 10 spend the remain
der Of the holidays with his parents.
Archibald Roosevelt arrived yesterday,
bringing with him hts gun and iish-
ing tackle.
Secretary Loeb did not leave Wash
ington one of the reasons being that
the president desired him to remain at
the White house to look after the off
cial end Of the executive mansion. But
the principal reason why Mr.. Loeb did
not go was because the stork visited his
home Tuesday, leaving him It'll,
son, the first child born to Mr.. an d
Mrs. Loeb. Naturally, the young
father did not wish to leave home al
this time and the president arranged
matters SO Mr.. Loebeould stay in Wash
ington. Mr.. Loeb Is William Loeb
Jr., and it is probabld that the latest
addition to the Loeb family will be
christened William Loeb. Mr.. Loeb
wasthe recipient of many congrstuIa
tons and looked as happy AS would be
expected of a father with his first born
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
g. 4 o. CANAL.

Hagerstown, Md, Dec. 27.-Judge
Keedy has signed an order extending
the time for the operation Of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal, by the trus-
tees, from calendar year to calendar
year, and authorizing a new contract
between the trustees and the transpor-
tation company.
The Court In his order requires the
trustees to make report :of their re-
ceipts and expenditures to the Court
at the end Of every calendar year.
The money in the hands of the trus-
tees was referred by Court to Auditor
Roger I. Edmonds to state an account
distributing the fund in court to par
ties entitled to it, with such allowances
of compensation TO the trustees as the
Court may hereafter direct.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
THE FARMERS PApER.

The suns market reports aud commercial
columns are complete and reliable and put
the farmer, the merchant and tire broker in
touch with the markets OF Baltimore, Norfolk.
Charleston. New York. Chicago, Philadelphia
and all other Important points In the tnitcf
states and other countries. All of which IL 9
reader gels for one can't
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
TOYS FOR THE KIDS.

The real amount of cash money paid
out in the United States alone for toys
that on Christmas morning gladden.
the hearts OF American children is con
servatively estimated at S,0OO,oo0.
This means about 80 cents a piece
for the something like 13,00o,000, o
five to twelve year old children. The
children of no other country On the
globe have anything so lavish Gn
amount of money expended for them,
not even the children of Germany
Germany the home of toymaking and
toy giving.
Verify, indeed, the lot of the Ameri-
can child has been cast in the richest
sort OF clever when 1t comes to getting
and not a few other things in the bar
q ain.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
Ely Bros,
So Warren, Street
n. Y.
RATED HER HIGH.

"W,hen | was preaching at Walla
Walla. Wash, said the Kansas clergy
man, "there was no negro preacher in
town, and / was often called upon to
perform ceremony between negroes.
One afternoon, after had married a
young negro couple, the groom asked
the price Of the service.
ooh, well, said I, you can pay
me whatever you think 1t Is worth to
you.'
"The negro turned and silently look
ed his bride over from head to foot,
then slowly rolling up the whites Of
his eyes to me said:
90, sab, you has done ruined me for
life; you has, for sure Chicago In
'ter-Ocean.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
CARRIERS IN rERESrED.

Lister carriers in Martinsburg are
much interested in bill now pending
in congress. Five grades Of carriers are
to be established, based on terms OF SER
vice. Carriers of the 5th grade being
hose in the first year of their service
shall receive an annual salary of
$500; fourth grade, being those who
have served. One year 500; Third
grade continually two full years,
$500; second grade, who have served
continuously three full years, shall re-
ceive $500; first grade, who have served
continuously for four full years, 81 900
But carriers now serving at a salary O.
$3.50 shall not have their salaries de
creased.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05

All the good qualities of Ely's Cream
Balm; solid, are found in Liquid
Cream Balm, which is intended for
use in atomizers. That it is an un
failing cure for Nasal Catarrh is prov
ell by an ever increasing mass of ties
iimony. II does not dry out or rasp
the tender air passages. 1t alleys the
inflammation and goes straight to the
root of the disease. Obstinate old cases
have been cured in few weeks. All
druggists, 10 G., including spraying
tube, or mailed by
Ely Bros,
So Warren, Street
"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
THE WOMAN'S PAPER.

The sun Is the best type Of u newspaper
morally and intellectually. In addition to
the news of the day. II publishes the best lea-
lures that can be presented such - fashion
articles and miscellaneous writings from men
and women Of note and prominence. II is an
educator of the highest ehaiacter, constantly
national life.
The sun Ia published on Sunday as we'll IS
every other day OF the week.
By Mail the Daily Sun, So a year.
including the Sunday Sun, 81. The
Sunday Sun alone 81 year.
A. s. ABEL COMPANY.
Publishes and Proprietor.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
THE SUN AT ONE CENT

IN THIS UNITED STAIRS.
The suns special CORES pondents threttelouf
the United States welt as in Europe, ma,
Japan, u Philippines. Porto Rico. tuba a. q
la every Other part OF the world make IL the
greatest newspaper than can be printed
Its Washington and New orlS bureaus are
among the best IN the United States and give
The suns readers the earliest Information
upon all importa nj events Ia the ieetsthfive
ana financial centerg OF the country
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
GREATLY In DEMAND

Nothing 10 more in demand than a
medicine which mehts modern require
ments for ablood and system cleanser,
such as DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They are just what you need to cure
stomach and liver troubles. Try them.
At all drug stores, 25 c.. guaranteed.
limo
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05
An unexpected Christmas present

was received Monday by Joseph f.
Funkhouser, of Winchester, in the
shape of a check for $4,000 and inter-
est in payment of d bt he had long
since regarded as lost. The money
has been due him for ma ny years by a
Mary lander, whose name Mr.. Funk
housdr refused to divulge.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-05

pr sses Mary Dunbar and Averil
fller, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
| Miller, entertained some of their
.lng feiends at dance, at their
ne on south Queen street last Fri
night, from 80 to II. Refresh
nts were servedaild tIe young folks
an evening of real fun.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1906-11-17
Assessment Notice No. IL.

Capital Gold and Silver Mining Com.
pany; Principal place of business. Am.
erican Fork, Utah, Location of mines
North Tintic mining district.
Notice is hereby given, that at 4
meeting of the directors Of the above
named company. held on the 18th day
Of Nov. 1906, Assessment No. IL of kc
per share was levied on the capital stock
OF the corporation, payable Immediately
to A. X. Thornton, Secretary, at his
Office, American Fork, Utah. Anv
stock on which this assessment remains
unpaid oV Monday Dec. 18th 1906. will
be delhi Nsv,nt and advertised for sale nj
public tAaton and unless payment is
made befoh, will be sold on Monday
January 9TH, at 2 p. m. at the office OF
A. X. Thornton q Son, at American
Fork, Utah, to pay the delinquent as.
sessment together with the cost of adj
vertising and expense of sale.
A. X. THORNTON, Secretary.
Date Of first notice Nov. IL, 1906.