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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
What,,WiII it Stand For.

What will the republican party
stand for In the next campaign?
viii its platform contain frank
and candid statement OF the party's
purposes, or will 1t contain simply q
eulogy OF the party's past and leave
the public in doubt as TO the party's
Intentions? When President Roose-
velt was elected In 1904, hisplatiorm
was about as vague and indefinite
as any platform ever written. he
was not committed to anything In
the way Of reform, and bis way has
been a thorny one because he was
accused OF attempting things which
the people had not instructed him to
undertake. VIII the party learn q
lesson from the past and instruct it's
next candidate as to what should be
done? 1t is not always safe to start
a commander out with ealedinstruc-
tions. Such a policy may be excuse
able In war, but 1t is not deiensible
in the ordinary operation Of govern
ment. Platforms are OF no use ex-
cept as they disclose the plans and
purposes of those who write them.
Let US have q republican platform
that Is explicit and definite and q
candidate representative Of the plat
form. Then II the democrats will
adopt the same course, we can have
q contest in which the people can
choose and In their choice can act
intslligently.
Where does the republican party
stand? What is II going to stand
for? To what policies will II commit
Itself. -Commoner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Accidentally Kills Aunt
Then Ends His Own Life.

New York, July.-Young Arthur
Csrrsro, nine months In the county,
started out to celebrate his ifst
Fourth OF July. Half an hour lab fer
there was double tragedy in the
house at No. 2S5 Pleasant aveqpe,
where he lived with bis aunt md
uncle.
A wild bullet from Arthurs pm
killed his aunt, Mrs. John Focorilh,
whom he dearly loved, and In a flt of
remorse he blew out his own brains
and dropped across the feet OF the
dead woman. The husband OF the
flrst victim added another chapter
to the story when he, learning OF his
wiie's fate, tried to shoot himself
with the same revolver. The unlucky
youth was 18 years old.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Odd Fellows Home.

W. o. L. Jewett, in the Shelbina
Democrat, says oi the Odd Fellows
home, established some years since
at Liberty, Clay county, an institu-
tion provided by the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows Of the state OF
Missouri and under the jurisdiction
Of the Grand Lodge Of the ct ,te, for
aged Odd Fellows and for orphan
children whose parents were connect
cd with that order, that the institu-
tion consists Of three buildings-one
for children, one for school and chap
el purposes and one nearly complet-
ed Tor the old people.
In addition to the buildings there
are 250 acres OF land, valued with
the buildings at $780, 900.
The institution is maintained by Q
per capita tax Of forty cents on ths
membership Of the state, which num-
.bers about 81, 200.
The institution h now caring ior
iorty.tvo old people and eighty -siz
children, employs = superintendent,
two matrons, . physician and 9
nnrse - we'll a. many other en-
p1oysss-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Despaired of Being Cured.
The Charming Woman

Is not necessarily one OF perfect form
and features. Many plain woman
who could never serve as an artists
model, possesses those rare qualities
that all the world admires; neatness,
clear eyes, clean smooth skin and
that sprightliness OF step and action
that accompany good health. A
physically weak woman Is never at
tractive, not even to herself. Electric
Bitters restore weak women, give
strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, beautiful complexion.
Guaranteed at F. T. Clay, druggist
50c.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
What Ais You?

Do you feel weak, tired, despondent,
have frequent headaches, coated tongue,
bitter or bad taste in morning, "heart-
burn belching of gas, acid risings in
throat after eating, stomach gnaw or
burn, foul breath, dizzy spells, poor or
variable appetite, nausea at times and
kindred symptomsP
IfyoIf>have any considerable number Of
the>>abo SYMPTOMS you are suffering
from Silousnsss, pSrpid liver with indi-
sestion. .sr,dfpepss~S D.; Piercs,s Golden
Medical Discovery Is made up Of the most
valuable medicinal princiRles known e
medical science for the permanept cure Of
such abnormal conditions: 1t Is q most
efficient liver invigorator. stomach tonic,
bowel regulator and nerve strengthener.
The uGolden Medical Discovery Is not
o patent medicine or secret nostrum, a
full list of Its Ingredients being printed
on It's bottle-wrapper and attested under
oath. A glance at its formula will show
that II contains no alcohol, or harmful
habit forming drugs. 1t is fluid extract
ntub Win puIcb uipiO-AOhhS" eiJN,i'iSs
OF proper strength. from the roots OF the
following native American forest plants,
viz, Golden Seal root, Stone root, Black
Cherrybark, Queens root, Bloodroot, and
Mandrake root.
The following leading medical authorities.
among Q host Of others, extol the foregoing
roots for tho cure OF Just such ailments as the
above symptoms indicate: Prof. X. Bartholow.
NJ, D., OF Jefferson Med. College. Phila Prof.
ii. G. Wood, NJ D., Of Univ.of Pa Prof Edwin
N. Hale, nj. D., oi II Hahnemsnn Med. College.
Chicago; Prof. John King. NJ: D. Author OF
American Dispensatory; Prof.. Jno NJ. Scud-
der N, d., Author Of Specific Medicines; Prof:
Laurence Johnson. N. D.. Med: Dept. Univ. OF
NY; Prof, Finley Ellngwood. NJ. d.. Author
Of Nateria hedlca and Prof. In Bennett Medi-
cal College Chicaeo Send name and ad-
dress on Postal Gard 70 DR.. z v. Pierce. Buff
fsio, N. z. and receive fnse booklet giving
extracts from writings Of ell the above medi-
eal authurn and many others endorsing, In the
sf1bngest possible terms each and every In
grsdient of which rGolden Medical Discov-
! br. Piefce's Pleasant Pellets Ugulste and
invigurste stomach. liver and bowels They
maj be used In conjunction with NGolden
MEDICAL Discovery II bowels are much con-
stipated They're tiny and suEar-coateo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Long Live The King.

Is the popular cry throughout Euro.
pean countries; while in America, the
cry Of the present day is Long live
DR.. Kings New Discovery, King of
Throat and Lung Remedies" OF
which Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine, Truro,
Mass, says: 1T never fails to give
immediate relief and to quickly cure
a cough or cold Mrs. Psine's opin'
ion is shared by a majority OF the
inhabitants OF this country. New
Discovery cures weak lungs and sore
throats aiser all other remedies have
failed; and for coughs and colds it's
the only sure cure. Guaranteed by
F. T. Clay, druggist. SOC and Sl.OO.
Trial bottle free.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
MANY HONEsT CLAIMS

General DeArmond asserts shat the
honest claims which were included In
the number are proven by evidence
on file'in Jefferson City and in Wash
ington, and that they can be audited
and paid without the United States
becoming liable in any way Tor the
fraudulent claims. That the
fact that such fraudulent claims
are outstanding should not prevent
"a thousand or more soldiers who
rendered faithful service to the state
and the United States from receiving
the back pay FOR their services, about
the justness Of which there has never
been any question.
Attorney General Hadley will file
his suit In the United States supreme
court at Washington next week, ask.
ing for the appointment OF commis
sion to weed out the fraudulent
claims and to allow the genuine
claims. The total amount involved
Is about two and a half million dol,
lars, one half OF which are believed to
be genuine.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
$4,000 PlKERS
HOME FOR FOURTH.
Judges Dyer and NOrtOni and
Postmaster Wyman Among
~ l-.s. n-l-
ST. Louis Colony.

Louisiana. Mo. July Fifteen
thoussrt Pikers came hom " ,s-
brate-thp Fourth " July.
Tw hur irod ~ she Pix unty
colony 10 - Louis. headed hy Judge
D P, Dyer snd family; Judgr b H.
Nortcni and family, Postmaster
Frank Wyman and she 81, Louis
Post Office band, aud many other
prominent c'sizanS, came on she
steamer Bel.e II Calhoun, Witch Ar
rived here ~ 1890 a. IN.
Three hundred more st. Louisans,
with Sayu ours military band. came
on the steamer Grey Eagle All
trains we're crowded, and she country
people came IT. their conveyandee
from miles around.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
DIR. JIM. NORRIS
SPECIALIST.
ON The EYE, EAR, NOSE
AND THROAT.

Gives special attention to the treat
ment OF Catarrh and It's effect upon
the Ears, Throat and Lungs.
Those in need OF Glasses can have
the eyes tested free, and properly fit
ted.
Office on the South side, over Ell
mer Dixon's store.
Office hours from 9 a. m. to A pm.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
A Wonderful Happening.

Port Byron, n. T., has Witnessed
one Of the most remarkable cases q /
healing ever recorded. Amos f.
King, of that place says: "Bucklen's
Arnica Salve; cured q sore on my leg
with which had suffered over so
years. l am now eighty-fve. GuAr-
snteed by F. T. Clay, druggist Csc
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
DAVE BALL DOOMED.

Dave Ball modestly kept in the
background. He made only short
speech, but bis friends gave It ous in
a sem! formal way that he /, acsndi-
date for tie Democratic guberne-
torial nomination. Pike county :is
Loyalty behind him In his aspiration,
and ali the Pikers came home TO
pledge that they would 90 back to
their various localities oil over the
state and work for him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

audited with the greatest fraud by
the then adiutsnt general OF the
state and a few claim agents, who
were his coniederates iu the fraud.
The report Is based upon the invessi-
cation of General George C. Bing-
ham, the soldier painter OF the ia.
picture General Order Number
Eleven" who was adiutant general
10 1876, and disclosed the frauds
committed by his predecessor In al.
lowing the service claims.
Lists of classes OF claims and indi.
vidual claims, which are fraudulent
or illegal, are given, showing that
theirsuds made up nine-tenths oithe
certificates issued or that million
and a half dollars worth oithem we're
sold by those concerned in the frauds
to innocent purchasers. $1,414,.
325 81 In vouchers OF proof or pay
rolls were filed in Washington as a
basis for the issue OF these certificates
Of which only about two hundred
thousand dollars are honest or
worthy Of investigation, Upon these
vouchers $1,731, ,060.15 In certih.
cates we're issued, more than three
hundred thousandnot being support
ed by any proof filed in Washington
whatever.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

One biz feature Of the day was the
dinner of barbecued beef, country
ham, fried chicken, cakes, pies, salads,
etc., prepared by the housc ives .of
this city end immediate nelghbor-
hood.
Another feature was the speaking.
Judge (. j {, Fogg, the veteran
Postmaster OF this cty, started this
programme. Judge Eugene Stork
presi3 3ed and introd lced the speakers:
Judge b. +. Dyer, Of ST. Louis; jim
A. Reed, OF Kansas City, and L. y.
Major, oi Bowling Green, candidate
for tie Democratic nomination for
Attorney General. spoke.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Catarrhal Fever,


Mrs. W. X. Good, Broadway, Va,
writes:
"When was fifteen years old had
catarrhal fever and for nine years l
have had catarrn of the head.
"Through NEGLECT it, ont to my throat
and nose. After consulting you used
Peruna for four months AS directed. and
am entirely we'll and have my natural
health.
II cannot praise Peruna too highly.
1t will do all that it is recommended
to do"
Pe-ru-na Relieves Catarrh.
Mr.. L. Clifford Figg, Jr,, 29Y L.
Marshall St., Richmond Va, writes:
GAS soon as get cold | send for a
bottle of Peruna, and 1t soon drives il
out Of my system.
Despaired Of Being Cured.
"For several years l was not entirely
well, and despaired of ever being cured,
as had used numerous remedies that
my friends advised. doctored for two
years without any Improvement.
A Last Resort.
GAS last resort tried Peruna, and
am pleased to say that in short time
l was completely cured.
~ have not been troubled for over
year. am pleased TO endorse Perunp
as it saved me world of suffering "
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Responsible People.

DEOPLE occupying positions Of high
i responsibility and trust are always
very busy people.
They have little or no time to devote
TO side issues.
Its therefore very rare that such peo-
pie are willing to write testimonials for
anything.
Then again there is natural diff
dence in giving public endorsement to
any commercial enterprise on the part
of people who are much before the
public.
Rare Endorsements.
1t is thus that it is very rare that pub.
lie officials, like governors, congress
men, consuls, senator's, etc, give public
endorsement to proprietary medi-
cine.
1t is therefore Q great triumph that
Peruna has the unqualified endorse
ment of so many men in official posi-
ton.
Scores of public officials of national
reputation have enthusiastically de-
clared in favor of Peruna in public
print over and over again.
A Startling Fact.
There is no Wy to account for such a
startling fact as this except that Peruna
has extraordinary unusual merit.
After all, people high and low, are
constituted very much alike.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
HAD FEW FEDERAL TROOPS.

Il Ia claimed that the state OF Mis-
souri, was held for the union and the
war In the state carried on with little
aid from the United States troops,
and that In return the state troops
were only In a few cases recognized
by the United States pension laws or
the laws permitting the collection Of
back pay or pay Tor supplies furnish
ed. They were required to collect
this from the state, after which the
United States repaid the state.
The war claims commission OF 1874
was authorized to secure the pay
ment OF these claims for supplies fur
nished the troops and money due
them Tor services. The supplies claims
are said TO show no evidence OF hav
ing been not honestly and fairly
audited by Col. Clay Taylor and Col
Abram W. Meyers, who had charge
OF that class Of claims, and it is stat.
ed that all evidence necessary to
prove them Is now on file in Wash.
ington without requiring any further
effort 0rexpense by those who have
been waiting payment since the civil
war.
GREAT RAtjD THERE
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
Natural Enthusiasm.

Ndtuldl GutudsldSlu.
When person has been really helped
in getting rid of some chronic malady,
after other things have failed, it is quite
natural for enthusiasm to lead people
to make statement of the fact.
For great services, gratitude is nat
ural.
This is the only way that 1t can posi-
bly, be explained why it is that so many
persons prominent in public, diplomatic
and social life give testimony for
Peruna.
Actual Benefit.
Peruna promptly relieves.
This is the explanation.
Catarrh is a disease difficult to relieve
A great many Of the doctors fail to
relieve 1t.
Gratitude Results.
A few bottles of Peruna cure chronic
malady Of many years standing and it is
almost impossible to repress the natural
feelings of gratitude which spring up.
Catarrh of Head and Throat.
Mr.. Joseph Reiss, 349i N. 1lth street,
St. Louis, Mo-, writes:
81 had catarrh of the head and throat,
but through the use Of five bottles of
Peruna and two bottles of Manslin l
was cured.
81 think that Peruna is the best tonic
that have ever used and | would ad-
wise all catarrhal sufferers to use
Feruna."
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

The claims for service, upon the
other hand, are shown to have been
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11
FOR STATE WAR CLAIMS.
Adjutant General Has Report
Prepared For Attorney
General.
MISSOURI TROOPS
RECEIVED NO PAY.
Would Have Been Settled Long
Ago But For Dishonest
CIaims-HadIey Asks
For Commissioner.

Jefferson City, July Slams A.,
DeArmond, adjutent general OF Mis-
souri,, has completed for the use of
Herbert s. Hadley, attorney general,
In his suis before the United States
court OF claims at Washington In be-
half Of the holders Of the war claims
certificates issued In 1874, a lengthy
report upon tho claims for service as
shown by the records In his office.
In the report General DeArmond
goes quite extensively into the his
tory OF these claims and the injustice
that has been done to the state
troops and the citizens who supplied
them, he asserts, in the failure OF the
United States TO properly recognize
the services rendered by them during
the civil war.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-07-11

GREAT FRAUD THERE.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-09
HOT WEATHER AHEAD.

How to Keep the Kitchen Cool and Com
Portable in midsummer.
Many a housewife is wondering how she
will pass through the coming summer
months with the stove she well knows will
make the kitchen unbearably hOt-to say
nothing of the dirt, dust and ashes that will
add to the discomfort.
There is way out of it ala way that
not only lessons the work and keeps the
kitchen cool, but that also reduces fuel ex-
pense. This convenience, comfort and
economy is all effected by the New Perfec-
ton Wick Blue FlameI Oil Cook-St an
oil stove so superior to other makes that it
is fast replacing the coal and wood range
the old-fashioned oil stove, and in many
cases the gas stove.
Another home comfort is the Rayo Lamp,
which produces light of unusual bright
ness, yet soft and mellow-a light that will
not hurt the eyes. The Rayo Lamp can be
used in any room, whether it be library
dining room, parlor or bedroom. 1t is high
ly ornamental, being made of brass through
out and beautifully nickeled Every lamp
is warranted and makes valuable and
handsome addition to any home.
The New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil
Cook-Stove and the Rayo Lamp are two real
essentials to home comfort. Their easy
operation, absolute safety and handsome
appearance commend them wherever stoves
and lamps are used.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-09
MRS. rAL1AFERRo's RECEPTION.


The following invitation has been re-
ceived by the president of the Martha
Reid Chapter, United Daughters of the
Confederacy, of this city:
"My Dear Mrs. Bessent-I take pleas
ure i'll asking you to extend to the 10.
cal chapter, U. d. c., a most cordial in
vitation to attend a reception to be
given in their honor, at my house, on
Thursday afternoon, the second of May,
at five o'clock.
Hoping that all will come, 1 am,
sincerely yours, Mrs. James P. Talia-
ferro.
Jacksonville, April 81, 1907
A similar invitation will be extended
to the State convention, United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, the reception
being given in honor of the conven-
ton. Like all of Mrs. Taliaferro's en-
tertainments, this will be an elaborate
social event-Jacksonville, Fla, Met
rOpolis, April 3Oth
The Republican journal., 1907-05-09
A STATE HISTORIAN.
New Office Created the Past Winter.


The Legislature did several things to
give Maine history boost. To begin
with, it established the office of State
historian. This new officer of the
government is to be appointed by the
governor and is to come from the ranks
of the Maine Historical society, 1t is
to be his duty to compile historical
data of the State of Maine and en-
courage the teachings of the same in
the public schools He is also to en-
courage the compilation and publica-
ton of town histories combined with
local geography. When towns have &C
cumulated sufficient historical and
geographical matter he authorizes its
publication in form suitable for gram
mar and high school pupils. The State
is to bear one-half the cost of such
publication, up to the sum of $3.50.
Towns may unite in the publication of
such histories and local biographies
and the commission to have such publ
cations in charge, subject to the ap-
prevail of the State historian, is to con-
sist of the experimenting school COM
mittee, the superintendent and a citizen
of the town to be elected by them. The
State historian is to receive no salary
but is to be reimbursed by the State for
actual cash expenses up to the sum of
$500.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-09

Searsport, Me-, April 90, 'O7.

Let me mail you free, to prove merit, sam
pies of my Dr. Shops Restorative, and my
Book on either Dyspepsia, The Heart, or
The Kidneys: Address me, DR.. Shoop, Ra-
cine, WIS. Troubles of the Stomach, Heart
or Kidneys, are merely symptoms of deep
er ailment. Don't make the common error
OF treating symptoms only. Symptom
treatment is treating the result of your all
ments, and not the cause W eak Stomach
nerves-the inside Refreshments Stomach
weakness, always. And the Heart, and
Kidneys as well, have their controlling or
inside nerves: Weaken these nerves, and
Here is where DR.. Shops Restorative has
made its fame. No other remedy even
claims 70 treat the "inside nerves." Also
for bloating, biliousness, bad breath or COM
plexion; use Dr. Shops Restorative. Write
tives sold by J. II. Montgomery, Searsport;
R. H. Moody, Belfast,
The Republican journal., 1907-05-09
WASHINGTON.


George Walker, son of the late Daniel
Walker of Union, died at his home Sunday,
April Dist He had been i'll many months
with consumption. A wife and two sons
survive him. The funeral was held April
oath, Rev. 7. P. Jones of Somerville officiat-
g.. Mrs. S. c. Pierpont, who has been
caring for Mrs. Henry Sukeforth, who is ill
with pneumonia, has returned home Mrs.
Nellie Bryant Stevens of Augusta is visit
ing her parents and sister. Mrs. Alameda
Booker passed away April Goth. She met
with a serious accident December 10, 1905,
from which she never fully recovered, but
was made comparatively comfortable by the
constant care of her sister, Mrs. Nettie Rob-
inson. Friday, April 10th, she became sud
denly i'll and failed rapidly until the last,
cared for tenderly, night and day, by her
sister. Besides her sister she leaves two
brothers, j. L. Burns of this town, and DR..
Oraman Burns, who has lived far west
many years. Her age was rs years. The
funeral was held at her home April 2Sth,
Rev. Mr.. Sargent of Union officiating.
The Republican journal., 1907-05-09
DIR. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS FOR
ANEMIA.

Thin Blood. Dizzy Spells, FACILITATING Heart
and smothering Sensations Indicate Con.
dition for Which This Remedy is a Spe.
cific.
An an8mic condition, that is, state of
health in which the blood is apparently
turning to water, and every organ of the
body is. suffering for lack of nourishment,
can be met only by remedy that will in
crease the quantity and richness of the
blood.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills actually make
new blood and they have been curing an9-
mia for generation. A recent case is that
of Miss Nellie M. Danforth of &C South
Broadway, Akron, Ohio. 1t was not an
unusually severe case but was character
iStic one.
The approach of Miss Danforth's trouble
was very gradual. She felt symptoms of it
for year and although she was under a
physicians care for some time the treat
ment did not afford her any relief. She
says:
81 had weak spells when l felt as though
l was going to faint and my heart would
palpitate so that / was almost smOthered.
l had no color, even in my lips, and my
ears were as white as wax. Everyone said
my blood was turning to water.
whenever l would rise from a chair
would have to hold on to it to steady myself
as everything would turn dark before my
eyes and all l could see were flashes of
light, like shooting stars.
s'Nothing seemed to help me and when a
friend recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills l got box. 1 began to feel a little
better and continued taking the pills until
l had fully recovered. l have recommend
ed DR.. Williams Pink Pills to number of
my friends"
A valuable booklet, "Diseases of the
Blood" containing fuller information will
be sent free upon request.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of
by the DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady N. Y.