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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
New Oil Well in the Territory,

Tulsa, | 7, March 4.-Surprise In
oil circles was occasioned by the an
nouncement that 500 barrel oil
well had come In on Bird creek In the
Cherokee nation, fourteen miles
northeast OF here. The well Is on the
old Guffey & Galley lease and is by
lar the largest ever brought In on
that field.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
Letter to Logan
| Moore Lumber Co.,
Butler, Mo.

OuvAOAy uos
Gentlemen: What is lumber worth?
Depends on the lumber" you say
-"what sort do you want?"
That's how some people salk about
paint. They ask: "What'll you
paint my house for?"
The Yankee answer is: Chow do
you want II painted? One cost7
two coats? three coate7 first class or
cheap?
The proper answer is: 81 want the
best paint put on as It ought to be"
That's Devoe; but the usual an
swer Is: II want q good job: but !
want II cheap" Which means: ]
want you to paint It for nothing. !
want to be fooled.
Lead.and. oil IL the costliest paint
there is: not the best; 1t used to be
best. Devoe is best, since zinc came
in: Devoe lead.and. zinc.
Zinc toughens the lead and doub.
les it's wear.
Zinc costs no more than lead; and
we grind by machinery.
We have no patent on zinc; but
nobody else Is treating 1t right. De
voc is y our paint. Yours truly
F. W. DEvoE & Co.
New York, Chicago and Kansas City
C. W. Hess sells our paint.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
Smothersd by..a Load Of Hay.

Junction City, Kas.-E. P. Uphsm'
Who lived about six miles west, vas
Killed BY q wagon load Of hay falling
On him. There was about . ton Of
hay on the wagon and Mr.. Upham
Was riding on top. The load toppled
over. The man was fast on the
GROUND by the hay rack aud the hay
/that covered him smothered Thin
He was 63 years old.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
They lust Can't Help il.

Panama, March 4.-From advices
received here the Indications are that
there will he a general conflict
throughout Central America unless
the friendly Intervention OF the Uni
ted States and Mexico proves effec
tive.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07

Lincoln, Neb The state senate by
a vote Of 20 to 8, passed the two
cent fare bill, wish the emergency
clause. The house at once concurred
In the amendments by a unanimous
vote. The bill went to Governor
Sheldon and he will sign it.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
sHII soelaIlst.

II. Viviani, the new French minister
Of labor. appointed by N. Clemenceau,
has declared in q newspaper inter
view that in accepting once be re-
pudiated nothing Of his political past
Il am a socialist" he said, "and |
mean to remain faithful to my ideas
and to my socialist friends. Like
Millerand in the Waldeck-Rousseau
ministry. and like BRAND in the Sar-
rien cabinet I preserve my freedom
Of action and Of propaganda. AS min
lister of labor l shall endeavor to Sc
cure reforms which defended as dep
uty at the tribune of the chamber.
want TO make the ministry of labor a
workingman's ministry" NJ. Viviani
then proceeded TO speak of the nature
of the work Immediately cut out for
the new minister. He hopes, he said,
with the aid of the minister of finance,
to create an organization for the set
tlement OF the long-standing question
Of old-age pensions that can imme-
diately set to work" Another mat.
ter which will claim his immediate at.
tention is arbitration in labor disputes,
as well as the liberty Of trade unions.
lie is said not to be blind to the fact
that his task will be a difficult one,
and that, in view of the influences
now at work in the French democracy
and parliament. his ministry will not
be the least important of the Gle,
menceau cabinet II is to be cstab.
lished in the premises just vacated by
the department of public worship, a
highly significant arrangement,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
Found at Last.

j. A. Harmon; OF Lizemore, West
Va, says: ct last have found the
perfect pill that never dissppoints
me; and Tor the benefit OF others az
ficted with torpid liver aud chronic
constipation will say; take DR.. Kings
New Lite Pills. Guaranteed satisiac-
tory. 25c at F. T. Clays, druggist
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07

Kodol digests what you eat and
quickly overcomes indigestion, which
= q iorerunner OF dyspepsia. IL Ia
made in strict conformity to the
National Pure Food and Drugs Law
and IA sold on q guarantee relief
Man. Sold by Clsy's drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07

Chinese pirates have looted q Brit.
ish ship. but times have changed in
the far east, and Great Britain will
not demand whole province by way
of compensation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07

Judging from his silence, Walter
Wellman has no comment to make on
the Peary arctic expedition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07

A Delaware actress has swallowed
a diamond pin. Probably she could
not induce anybody to steal it.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07

There are none SO blind as will not
be able to peruse the latest projected
magazine.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-03-07
Dodge City Schools Closed.

Dodge City, Kss-The schools OF
this town were ordered closed be.
cause OF a scarlet fever epidemic.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
Rev. and Mrs. Shape Receive.

Monday evening ct their home on
Washington street Rev. and Mrs. VIM.
Shape held d reception in honor of
State Superintendent w. w. Scudder,
of Seattle, who was here looking over
church matters in connection with the
ocal work. A program of music by
the church choir, under the leadership
or Miss Edna Paliister; Mrs. Shape and
Miss Albright sang solos which We've
enjoyed. Miss Bertha Trip gave u
reading 1.-THE Appointments" Dainty
refreshments Of sherbert and waters
were served by the hostess, assisted by
Mae SercOmbe, Mrs Nelson Williams
and Mrs. A. E. Nelson. Ofthe refresh
ments everybody had enough except
Frank Elnigh who kept calling for
more. Rev, w. w. Scudder left on the
10 o'clock train after deliveringa short
address OH the success of the church
work here and the bright pros poets for
a new church building. He promise d
liberal support from the Church Free
ton board of the church. All present
had most pleasant evening.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
President Recalls
Ills Order
Requiring Special Agent to
Examine All Claims.

President Roosevelt this week
sent the following order TO the sec
rotary of the interior recalling his
order of Feb. IL My order Of Feb
I2 relative to the evidence of title
under the public land laws is here
bv recalled for the reason that con-
gress did not appropriate an
amount suffc en' to enable com
mis- ,ion,r OF tn general land office
properl, to carry oAt the purposes
OF that order, which were to have
such examinations made of all ap
plications for patents as would ia
cilitate the issuance of title to bona
fide settlers AMI home-makers;
would reduce illegal entries to a
minimum, and bring the work of
the land Office up to date. With
the amount actually appropriated
it is not possible to carry on, the
order or to provide with certainty
for the detection of fraud without
causing unreasonable hardship to
bona fde settlers and home
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
Freight House Building At Last.

A gang Of twenty carpenters are
at work putting up the new freight
house for the Northern Pacific and
it appears to be the intention to
rush It to completion 1t is to be
hoped that this is the case asst has
been more than a year since it was
announced that the building would
be completed within 60 days. The
building is 4ox15o ieet and will be
q great accommodation to our mer
chants and sh ,ppers who have been
long suffering in their struggle to
get along with the most inadequate
facilities. The dray and transfer
men will also rej,ice.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
P. S. Have you many fees?
Bow Kills Bob Cat.

Joe SmaiIey, the IL year old son OF
w, A. Smalley, shot and killed the
largest bob cat seen In this region ior
wears. The brute weighed IS pounds
and was full of fight. The boy saw 1t
and tried to get the dogs to run it down
but It was too fierce for them and stood
them of until it took refuge on post.
Tn. b ~ then took steady aim with
his rifle and wounded him the hrst
shot and the animal sprang down and
rusht tow ard him when second shot
finished him. There is no bounty of
fEred by this county for killing these
animals. Few boys of Joe's age would
have the nerve to finish such y fierce
looking beast.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
From Wednesdays Dailv

Marvin Thornton is spending few
days in North Yakima.
H. y. Iweedt returned from q bust.
hess trip to Spokane last night.
Miss Edna PalIister entertained ho,
pupils IN music by class party at her
home last evening.
mrs. =. w. Story is enjoying visit
from her mother. Mrs. Duy Larwill, and
sister, Mrs. j B. Larwin, of Ottawa
Canada. MIS- ]. B. Darwill leaves for
Seattle in few days but her mother
Will remain here for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs G. F. Breit. aupt moved
Z" Rlrhia''d IS, rtn, " h.rs,,..v will
cent" NJ n ew tu.m.. The
'''"H'' NJ a. 80" ;"'i i've il, every
WI hp
efrat'y ''''-~ NJ. Bieit.. viii be-
the G ,shirr Of the R;chland Bank for
which fine new stone building in be-.
ing erected.
From Thursdays Daily
Fresh made candies every day ut the
X. X. K.
c. J. Backus, the post Office inspec-
tor from Spokane. WAS in town yes' err.
day on his way to Hover ON postal
business.
VIM. Meyer, the division engineer on
the North Bank from Kennewick to
Expansion, went to Vancouver las,
night on company business.
Miss Bertha Owens returned to her
home in Charleston, Iowa, yesterday
after IN extended stay with her brother
Archie on the ranch in Horse Heaven.
Mrs E. c. Smith and family arrived
from Rockford today. Mr. Smith is on
the way with a car load of stuff. They
will occupy their place on the place on
the west side of the Garden Tracts.
NJ. H Church, the ice man, is reioic-
ing over the arrival of his car of house
"'Au SOOuoy uiCh nave uSeQ Oh the
way from Chicago for several weeks.
They are being moved into the William
house. The family will arrive shortly
VIM. Layson, of Davenport, WASH,
this week purchased the McConne |
place II miles west of town and will
move onto the land and tend it him.
s"lf. The place consists of practically
% acres and the consideration was
$l2, 800 or $500 per acre The deal was
was made by Micham &Nevlow Mr..
Mellow has also made u deal trading
the Weger town property, where the
laundry Is, to w. A Morain for 4 acres
In the Moran tracts. Wegers will
move onto the land in the near future.
Mr.. NevlOw throws in three sheets Of
sandpaper with every sale.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15

FONDA saddle. Owner can have
same on identifying il and paying for
this notice. Van Martin.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
Progress at White Bluffs.

E. c. Hanford, son of Judge
Hanford, president of the Hanford
Irrigation company, came down on
the last boat on his return from a
trip of inspection of the work i'll
progress on the new plant and lrri.
CATION works. From IL ,o15 miles
of the canal have already been CON-
pleted by Allen & McKiver. the
contrac ors for the dirt work
They have i'll their employ about
$50 teams and $50 men and expect
to finish their contract this season.
The contract for the power plant
has been let to Micheal Earle, q
Seattle contractor of large means.
1t is his intention to get his steam
plant and heavy apparatus on the
ground this season and in readll ess
for work next winter, for the great
er part of the work must be done a,
low water. The running of levels
for the canals and laterals is being
done by Mr.. Hawley, govern
ment engineer of experience on the
Truckee-Carson project in Nevada.
Considerably over 80, 900 acres will
be irrigated by this system when
completed.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
THAT Rascal Pat"

The entertainment last Friday night
concluding with the laughable farce,
"That Rascal Pat" was largely attend
ed and the program was well received
from the opening to its close as the
repeated encores aud generous applause
showed. The Sunflower drill given
by ten girls under the direction of Mrs.
H. E. Beach was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Another popular number Was
the chorus directed by Miss Albright
which sang beautifully and carried
their parts WE'LL The other musical
numbers included u vocal duet by Lyn-
dell Lunday aud Alma Smith, violin
Solo by Wilmot Gravenslund, and cor
net Duets by Prof. Feorge Jausiin and
Willard Shafer and cornet solo 10y Mr..
Jauslin were all espe tally well render
ed and heartily applauded. Miss Trip
read How Ruby Played" and was
promptly encored. The hit of the eve =
ming was of course the farce, which
kept the audi nee in a continual ur.
rear Of laughter. The gentlemen OF
the cast carried their parts well DR..
Hewet>On as the aus,ere aud irascible
Major and james CrOwell as the roll
licking divil-arare Irishtnan deserve
special mention, but the dramatic eli.
max of the evening was the confession
of J. Kelly DePriest The ladies did
well but frequently they did not make
them selves heard. Miss Waterman
representing the lli~h Mavour+en WAS
AS refr shing as breath from the
'auld sod" Curt Anderson u" Earl
Barham manipulated the on'y opera
glass present.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
The Commercial Club.

The Club met in regular session
Tuesday evening and the park
question took up the time Of the
meeting. c. A. Lundy, the chair
man of the committee on parks
appointed sometime ago reported
that it was not possible to secure
the Island for park purposes. The
discussion covered wide range as
to location, size, the amount of
available and different plans of
raising funds, The plan of forming
stock company to purchase and
improve park site of S acres near
the river if possible but if not there
then at some point easily accessible
to the people of the town was the
conclusion arrived at. A commit
tee composed of G. F. Richardson,
L. E. Johnson, w. G. King, Ed
ward Sheppard, c. A. Lundy was
appointed to work out this scheme
Of incorporation aud formulate the
plan Of raising the necessary funds.
This committee held a meeting
Thursday evening.
A resolution respectfully request
ing the school board to clear up
and place the school house grounds
around the new school hause in
proper shape was passt.
A bill of $50 for repairing the
road to the boat landing was order
cd pal he kenn. wick Transfer
Co ano bill of f. 90 for type.
writ < t, Mi Loi~ Richardson.
If the pa sian equres special
meeting of the Club will be called
at an early date
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
Real Estate Transfers

For week ending March 8, 1907
as furnished by the Keunewick Al
stract Company, Fay +. Dean, Mgr.
John German to James German e
acres lot sec 1O-S-30 $1,000
o Cain to Rich. l. 4 H Co. Ga sec 4
9-28 and Ola sec 1925 1925
LIE johnson to G Hewes patti of sec
2-9.2S 400
CN Moore to s H Baker sec 5000
Harriet Beach to T NJ Lamond lot
blk Beach's 2nd add $50
Lamond to Mitcham same 1900
H A Hover to U NJ Mcclure tract Il
Hover 700
EN- Cayce to Nellie Glover tract 1:
Hover Vii tracts 945
DF Cresswell to e. Kruse tr 9 Gar Tr
U StO Emma Lacy set sec IA 80
CA Warner to Marguerite Eisen
house 9.3ia lot Sec 6-9-27 800
WA Morain to julius Wehrly lot
Morain's Gar Tr sec 6 s 80 1000
A Nevlow to J Webrly lot ii blk
Wesel's ad to Ken 100
Wash r Co. to E Van Syckel lot
blk Finley l75
FOUND-A saddle. Owner can have
same on identifying ii and paying fo'
this notice. Van Martin.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
Is She a Snake Charmer I?
Portal, N D.
Mar. IL, 1907
Post Master,

Portal, N D.
Mar. IL, 1907
Post Master,
Kennewick, WASH,
Kind Sir:
Will you please write me about what
kind Of snakes you have out in your
country? Are there many poinseness
snakes out there and what kind?
Yours Resp
Mrs. H o Osborn,
Portal, n. D.
P. s. Have yoa many fees?
The above inquiry has been referred
to US by Post Master Scott but modesty
co,mpels US to say that it should have
been referred to one of our merchant
tailors. However 80 far rs our obser-
walton goes the only snakes we have
are in our boots. Ifinquirer will ad-
dress letter to Mr.. D. Tremens of this
city full Information will probably be
forthcoming. For information on the
question contained in your post script
we suggest that you address Miss Re-
bekah Goat, also of this city.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15

Clark Seeding strawberry plants fol-
sale. So a thousand. w. B. Spence. So
Why eat factory-made candy when
you can get pure, homemade candy al
the Kennewick Handy Kitchen.
DR.. Chas. McCutcheon, who is in
charge of the Fanny PADDOCK hospital
at Tacoma, accompanied by his wife,
were up the river investigating the
White Bluffs region. returning on yes
terday's boat. Dr.. Paddock owns 4C
acres under the kennewick canal near
the Bailey place.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
AT the 0hurrrra
Sunday March II, 1907
PRESBYTERIAN.
]. Forsythe Smith. Pastor.

Sabbath School 10 .. m. Junior G.
E. meeting, p. III. Senior c. E.
meeting $50 p. m. Preaching services
at 7:30 q. m. there will be a service OF
sacred songs, selections by male
quartet, "a quartet IT III voio .. duets
and sona. Address 49, liz uhje,.: "A
Call t.. the q ,d~s: e. A are well
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
RebekahS Take in Four New Mem
bers and Serve Banquet.

The Kennewick Rebekahs were
out in force Tuesday night and gave
their beautiful and instructive de-
gree to Miss Bertha Trip, Miss
Emms Tweedt, Miss Violet Arm
strong and Ben F Knapp. The
degree team gave drill of fancy
figures and letters and then all
were served with a Rebekah ban
que,. At a late hour they ad-
iourned but more than ever con
WINGED that Kennewick would soon
have the best lodge in the state.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-03-15
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

Sunday School ut 10 q. H., H. M.
Ashbaugh. superintendent. Preaching
service At IL u. m. by Rev. J.. N. Nc
Donald. Junior League At p H., ZIP.
worth League Vt $40 p N. led by AL
fed Shook. Preaching service by the
pastor at 7:S0. A song service ut the
opening of the evening service.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-31
'BEVER|DGE ILLUSTRATES
BY USING A NEWSPAPER
Shows the Ad. Of Big Packing House
to Senator, Proctor and Asked When
Packers Were to Be Made to Pay
for Inspection.
Publishers rresSJ

Washington, jan 3g.--Senaror Bev-
eridge inquired of Senator Proctor.
chairman of the committee on agri-
culture, as to when report may be
expected on the bill placing the price
of meat inspection on the packers. Mr..
Beyeridge held up large newspaper
advertisement of meat products in
which government inspection was
made the guarantee of purity, and re-
marked that last year Senator Proctor
said the inspection would be worth
millions q year to the packers as an
advertisement. Yet We are giving
them So 900, 900 a year besides" said
Mr.. Beveridge.
Mr.. Proctor said he understood it to
be the intention to incorporate the in
spection bill in the agricultural ap-
preparation bill as an amendment. but
said that il separate action is desired
the committee will meet soon and
take up the question.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-31
COLLEGE AND SCHOOL.

Teachers salaries in the New York
public schools vary from the minimum
of $500 annually to the maximum of
81, 400.
Japan is increasing the salaries OF its
primary school teachers. with pension
arrangements of from one-third to one
half salaries. Head masters are to have
free houses and the same travelling ex-
penses as civil officers get.
In some parts Of England the prac-
tice prevails of displaying a flag from
a schoolhouse roof when every pupil is
present. The children take great pride
in this, and the rivalry between the
schools is found to improve the attend
ance.
Five millions a year is the cost of
London seducation. Government grants
meet two OF those millions the rates
three. The average roll of the eiemen-
tary school is 10000 children The staff
OF teachers in the service Of the council
numbers abc'r. ZOO.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Shera of Laurel, Ind, is here
for two weeks taking medical treat
ment.
Mrs Ella Haskell has returned from
son after attending the funeral
a f NJ Norton.
Mrs. L. c. Hoover is visiting her
daughter Mrs. A E. Jones of Terre
Haute
Miss Francis Huber has returned to
Earlham college after a visit in Con
nersville.
DR.. l. c. Hoover has returned from
Terre Haute where he has been the
guest of his daughter Mrs. 4. E. Jones.
Mrs Sarah kular is the guest of
Mrs. Walter Simpson of Hagerstown.
Miss Bess Broomwell has returned
from visit with friends in Marion.
Miss Ada Spencer has returned 10
Columbus after visit with her bro
Their DR.. Spencer.
Miss Deborah Sedgwick is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs Richard
Sedgwick
Mrs. Harriet Markley is the guest
Of friends in Hagerstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Ryan and daugh-
ter Marguerite are visiting in Anders
son the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Elliott.
Lawrence Commons of Centelville
spent yesterday in the city.
Mrs. w. Blizzard has returned TO
her home i'm New York after visit
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-31
What He Would Do.

A German lieutenant-probably hy-
pothetical-has been examining a re-
cruit as to his maneuyers in case OF
war. and Lustige Batter reports the
result.
what would you do Il you met IN
enemy on the field Of battle?' asked the
examiner.
''Shoot him dead. SIR
Right. And what IL you met a
whole battalion of the enemy?"
''Shoot them dead. SIR
Nonsense! You couldn't do IL. You
should fall back and give warning.
What would you do II you met a cow
belonging to the enemy?"
''Ehoot It dead, SIR"
wrong"
Fall back and give warning, sir"
wrong again. You should catch hold
Of 1t by the horns and lead IL into
camp. What would you do il you met
me on the field?"
'Shoot you dead, sir"
Rubbish! I'm not an enemy. I
wear the same uniform you do"
Fall back and give warning. sir"
Wrong. stupid! I'm not battalion
Of the enemy"
"Then, sir. would take you by the
horns and lead you into camp"
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-31
CONGRESSIONAL CUTS.

II congressman were paid in proper
ton to the labor they perform and
service they render, there would be a
wide variation in salaries.-Nashville
Banner.
A Pennsylvania prophet says all the
rivers in the land will be dried up in
two years. That will not bother con-
gress. The money can be appropriated
to dig vells.-Was hington Herald.
A wag has said that congress for
merly opened its daily sessions with
prayer, but now opens with message
from the president. 1t was once ac-
cused of opening with corkscrew
and closing with a cork.-Duluth News
Tribune