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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
Foraker Issues a
Def to Roosevelt.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Senator For
sker, of Ohio, furnished the political
sensation OF the year by making pub
lie a letter which he addressed to the
chairman OF the League OF Republi-
can Clubs OF his state. In that letter
he eliminates himself as q candidate
for reelection to the United States
Senate and, by accepting and thank
ing the clubs for their Endorsement of
him as q candidate for the presi-
dency, he virtually announces him
self as a candidate for this, the high
est Office under the government.
The letter defends the course the
senator has pursued in the Senate,
admits he has differed with the pres
ent administration and defends his
course. Theoretically, In the defense
OF his action In the railroad rate
fight, the senator places the respon-
sibilityior the present unsatisfactory
condition In the financial and busi-
ness world on the present admins
tration. He takes occasion to say
81 told you so" TO the president Of
the United States.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
Charges Improper Use of Mail.

Jefferson City, Dec. 2.-Henry L.
Duvenick, OF California, Mo-, one Of
the leading horsemen OF Central Mis-
souri,, was arrested at his home We'd
nesdsy and brought here to give
bond before Fl. C. Geisberg, United
States commissioner, TO appear be-
fore tLe federal court at 0ttumwa,
la +, 80 answer TO an Indictment
charging him with using the mails
to deiraud one j. II. Botteer OF Ollie,
la. The letter was written on Feb.
ruary 81 last In which he described q
jsckass and two geldings which he
desired TO ira de TO Bottger
for 81, 900 trotter. The Indictment
charges that the animals were worth
but little and that the representa-
tions therein brought she matter
within the statute which prohibits
the use OF the mails for matter con-
tanning fraudulent representations.
The indictment does not state II the
trade was made, but 1t would sp-
pear from IL that the trade was made
and that Bottger got the worst OF IL
and he took the matter up with the
government. Duvenick claims that
Bottger came TO Clifornis and saw
the stock. Duvenick gave bond and
was released. He is to appear In
0ttumwa, Ia, next March to answer
the indictment.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
Open the Books.

Referring TO Mr.. Brysn's sugges-
ton concerning the publication OF
campaign funds the Sioux City (Is. J
Journal (rep) says: ut is Mr..
Bryan's purpose to challenge the re-
publicans to meet him on the ground
of publicity for campaign expenses,
and the challenge ought to be accept-
ed. Too much money Of the wrong
sort was gathered and expended for
questionable purposes on both sides
In the last national campaign. Both
parties ought to be able to raise clean
campaign funds and expend them In
such way that the light OF public
ity can shine on all transactions.
With our politics running largely TO
she demand for honesty In business,
il is well to make sure OF honesty In
political campaigning"
1t would be we'll II newspapers oil
all political parties spoke promptly
upon this subject, thus creating a
public sentiment which political man.
ayers dare not ignore.-Commoner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
1893 and 1907,

In HE letter to Secretary Cortelyou
commencing the government issue
ofbonds Mr.. Roosevelt said: "There
is no analogy at all with the way
things were In 1893. On November
30 OF that year there was IN the
treasury but $161, 900, 900 in gold.
On November IA OF this year there
was S904,000,000 OF gold. Ten
years ago the circulation per capita
was 1913 %. Il is now 1913 %"
Mr.. Roosevelt might have added
that at this time when the govern.
ment is issuing $50, 100000 In bonds
1t has something more than $780,.
100000 loaned to the banks.
Mr.. Cleveland had but $151, 000,.
600 In gold and no money to loan to
the banks but ne was roundly de-
nounced, for his bond issue, by re-
publican papers.
Mr.. Roosevelt has 1904, 900, 900
in gold and 100000 loaned to
the banks, yet he makes a $5O,00O,-
900 bond issue In time Of peace and
men who condemned Cleveland ap.
plaud Roosevelt.-The Comm oner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
Legislation to Prevent Strikes.

President Eliot OF Harvard, In an
article on "The Canadian Act" In
the December McClure's, gives an In
terestlng account OF the working Of
the Industrial Disputes and investi-
cation Act" which went into effect
March %. 1907. This Act covers
mining property, transportation OF
every kind, telegraph and telephone
systems, electric lighting, water and
power works. By the provisions Of
this unique and prudent legislation,
employer and employees are Pro-
tected against sudden and disastrous
strikes, and the hitherto unconsider.
ed and longsuffering public is saved
untold inconvenience Outsiders are
also enabled, through the report OF
Minister of Labor, to give sympathy
intelllgensly. This new law does not
prevent the laborer from striking, it
merely provides that he shall strike
decently and in order, otherwise he
becomes penal offender. President
Eliotpoints out that so far the work.
ingman has gained much by the
observance OF this law.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
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Bear. til. hIhs Kind You Have Always 8aug
S's, s I4ZzM<
Admissions in GoebeI Case.

Georgetown, KY, Dec. 1.-At the
afternoon session of the Caleb Pow
ers trial R. H. Bergman, an eye wit
ness OF the tragedy, gave testimony
that was the sensation OF the dey's
proceedings. The witness said he
was entering the state house grounds
when he saw Senator Goebel and
Colonel Jack Chinn walking a short
distance In front OF him. He heard
a shot, which he said apparently
came from the window of the secre-
tary Of states Office.
The defense sought to mitigate the
effect of the testimony as to the place
In which the shot was fired which kill.
ed William Goebel by statement to
the effect that while not wishing to
curtail the volume Of testimony to
beintroducsd by the prosecution, yet
to save time the defense would be
willing to admit that the fatal shot
was from the Office of the secretary
OF state, admit that the bullet lodg-
ed In q tree and admit the nature OF
the wound and that Goebel died oft.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
Los ANGELES, CAL,

Los ANGELES, IAL.,
DEAR EDITOR AND FRIENDS OF The
TINES: As | have been here little
over one year and am interested. in
my old friends in Missouri / thought
| would write to let shem know [
hsdn't forgotten them.
l am delighted with Ihis beautiful
and healthy country. Everything is
a little higher here than In Missouri
but business Of all kinds is pretty
good here and everything prosper.
Gus. Fruit of all kinds is plentiful
and cheap. As everyone knows this
is healthy climate and for one
can speak from experience, as my
health was very poor when / came
here. l bought a hotel soon after
coming and so far have done we'll.
The chances for making money here
| think lie as good II not better than
In Mo. There are a few Bates county
people here but so far | have been
unable to meet them. We have a
population Of over $50, 000.snd the
city Is on the boom, it supports
about % first class banks and they
all seem TO be doing good business.
Most everything In the produce and
vegetable line is sold by the pound
except eggs. Beer is even sold by
the pound cans, no less than 10c at
a time. Wines OF all kinds are plenti.
full and cheap. This Is the season for
visitors to the city and they are
coming from all parts OF the world.
We have three rail roads, the Santa
Fe, Salt Lake and Southern Pacific,
besides q number OF other minor
roads and all together they claim
about 80 trains daily. All the trains
from the East are we'll filed with
passengers TO the city.
Yours Respectfully
HUDSON T. SHoBE.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
To Vindicate Roosevelt.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Senate
committee on military affairs, which
has been investigating the Browns
vile affair, Ii Is believed, will vindi-
cate President Roosevelt by report.
Ing that he was justified by the facts
In Diminishing the three negro COM
psnies OF the Twenty fifth infantry
from the army. A member OF the
committee said that the senators,
who will vote to condemn the dis
missal OF the soldiers as unwarrant-
ed, are Republicans. The vote prob
ably will be I to sin favor oiuphold-
Ing the President. The senator's who
are counted upon TO stick to their
that the dismissal order
was gross violation OF the rules OF
justice are Foraker, who has led the
fight against the President; Buckley
OF Connecticut, who is q reactionary;
Scott, who also is uniriendly to the
President; Fulton, whose vote will
cause considerable surprise, and
Hemenwsy, who, it is said, is wsver-
ing in his determination to stand
with Foraker.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
He Routed Three Bandits.

San Bernardino, CAL, Dec. 2.-The
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe agent
at Nebo had an encounter with three
Mexican bandits. In the shooting
that followed one Mexican was killed
outright and another wounded in
the leg. The third escaped, but is
being pursued by posse. The iden-
tity Of the wounded man and the
dead bandit are not established, but
they are believed to be members Of a
gang who for weeks have been raid.
ing Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
cars and depots along the Santa Fe
and Salt Lake routes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05

Groves had made threats against his
life. But Turner did not remain In
Lexington very long. Sentiment
was 80 bitter among the democrats
that he left the city and went to
Kansas, where he has since remain
ed. The last that heard of him
several years ago he was the man.
ager of his brother-in-law's cigar
store.
Lafayette Groves was splendid
man personally, one OF the finest
have ever met. l knew Turner from
his childhood, and he was always q
straight sort OF a man, but quick
tempered. Both were fiery spirited
and that probably caused the shoot
ing"
Colonel Walton also stated that
he also knew II. j. Groves, the man
aging editor OF the Kansas City Post
who was shot by General. Horne
Hi Groves" he said, was only a few
years younger than his brother, and
was much like him. They resemblet
each other greatly and both had 9
talent for newspaper work. Genera
Horne, the man who did the shoot
ing Saturday, is typicalsoutherne1
and a splendid man. l have met him
often"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
A Tragedy Of Many Years Ago.

Joplin Globe.
The tragic shooting OF o. d. Wood
ward and Il. j. Groves, respectively
president and managing editor Of
the Kansas City Post, by General
Richard Horne, we'll known Mis-
souri, politician and editorial writer
on the Post, recalled to the memory
OF Colonel W. P. Walton, manager
OF the Keystone hotel, a similar
tragedy thirty-three years ago, to
which he WAS an eye witness, When
Lafayette Groves, the brother Of the
man shot Saturday, was killed by q
rival editor.
Colonel Walton, who Has born IN
Lexington, where the shooting &c
Cured, related the story OF the Bit
ter newspaper war and subsequent
fatal shooting to u Globe reporter.
Not only was he q close friend Of
both the combatants, but be also
knows General Horne, the man who
did the shooting Saturday.
II knew both Lafayette Groves
and Edward, or as he was better
known, Ted" Turner, the man who
shot Groves, from boyhood," he said.
"The two men were rival editors In
Lexington. Groves was the editor
Of the Lexington Intelligencer, q
radical democratic paper. and Turn.
or was repu blican editor. At fret
the two men were only rivals, but
later the feeling grew intensely bitter
and threats were made by both.
Feeling ran high at that time, for It
was not long after the civil war.
ION the day OF the shooting l was
walking down the street. About q
block behind me was Groves. Turn.
er was standing In the entrance to
his Office when Groves passed. He
had gone by only about thirty feet
when Turner fred the first shot. II
missed Groves, who faced about,
drawing his revolver as he did SO
But he never got It raised to fire, for
Turner shot him through the heart,
killing him instantly. At the first
shot / turned and started toward
the two men. When l got there
Groves was dead and Turner had
turned about and walked up the
stairs into bis Office.
Turner was tried for murder and
was acquitted, for it was proven that
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05

DeWitt's Little Early Riser pills
are sold by Frank Clay, druggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
Bryan Explains Folk Visit.

Lincoln, Neb, Nov Governor
Folks recent trip to Lincoln 20 see
Mr.. Bryan is made the subject Of AN
editorial In this weeks issue OF Bry-
ans Commoner. Mr.. Bryan says:
MIR. Bryan's attention has been
called to several editorials In Mis-
souri, papers putting an unf .ir con-
struction upon Governor Folk 8 visit
to Nebraska. Mr.. Bryan invited
Governor Folk TO visit him, as he
has invited Senator Stone and other
Missourians. Governor Folk visited
him, and Mr.. Bryan hopes that Mr.
Stone will and 1t possible to come to
Nebraska In the near future, bu,
these visits must nos be construed
as having any bearing upon the po-
llticsl situation in Missouri, or as IN
dicsting any preference between Sen.
ator Stone and Governor FOLK II
both OF them are candidates for tine
same flee. Mr.. Bryan has made II
a rule not to take part In contests
between Democrats OF the various
states. This statement Is made that
the democracy oi Missouri may
know MIR. Bryan's position and not
accept as true any statement shat
may be made by the friends OF the
various candidates il these ssate
ments either directly or Indirectly
charge Mr.. Bryan with attempting
to influence public opinion In favor
Of or against either Senator Stone
or Governor Folk or any other DEM
ocrat who aspires to public Office.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05
How to Minimize the Effect.

Nevada Post: Each afternoon
when you put al, your currency In
the bank you insure your entire
business against danger from panic,
and enhance the value Of every arti-
Gle you own. At the same time you
know every cent will come back to
you, and know further that this dol
lar safely deposited stands to save q
hundred dollars by preventing the
cessation Of business and the depre-
citation Of property. To the banks
give rs al the currency you can, but
don't invsde-o health reserve. To the
depositor-Le no money In the
sale drawer over night. The proper
place for Il is In the bank.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05

There is nothing better offered the
public to-day for stomach troubles
dyspepsia, Indigestion, etc., than
Kodol. This Is a scientific prepare.
ton Of natural digestants combined
with vegetable acids and 1t contains
the samejuices found In every healthy
stomach. Kodol is guaranteed to
give relief. 1t Is pleasant to take; II
will make you feel fine by digestine
what you eat. Sold by Clay's drug
store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills; they are for weak back, intlam-
nation OF the bladder, backache and
weak kidneys. Sold by Frank Clay,
druggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. Get DeWitt's Sold by Frank
Clay, druggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-05

DsWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
afford quick relief for all forms Of
kidney and bladder trouble. A week 9
treatment 25c. Sold by Clay's drug
store.
Richmond planet., 1907-07-06
JUDGE LOVING FREE.
Virginia Jury Acauits the sInyer of
Theodore Estcs.

Virginia Jury Acauits the sInyer OF
Theodore Estcs.
HOUSTON. Tex. July 3.-Judge VIII
liam G. Loving OF Nelson county, man
ager OF the estate Of Thomas +. Ryan,
who has been on trial here for n week
for the murder OF Theodore I. Estes.
walked from the courtroom a free man.
That was the verdict OF the jury att
er delIberating fifty-three minutes.
The verdict was received with shouts
OF approval
The accused man, on being told TO
stand up and hear the verdict read.
was apparently the coolest man In the
building. He looked straight az the
clerk, not muscle moving or the least
uneasiness or fear being noticeable.
The clerk read. I'VE. the jury, found
the defendant not guilty"
Then Judge Loving suddenly turned
10 his wife, caught her IN his arms and
kissed her. His counsel congratulated
him, and for the first time Il was Oh
served that tears were standing In his
eyes. Friends crowded around him
and shook his hand. and he went 10
the jury box. accompanied by his wife
and her sister thanking the members
OF the jury Tor their consideration and
vindication.
Richmond planet., 1907-07-06
AN EXTRA SESSION.

Governor Hughes Issues CalI For
Monday Next.
ALBANY, y. Y. July 3-Governor
Hughes issued an official call last night
for an extraordinary session OF the
legislature for Monday evening. July
$. presumably Tor the purpose OF re
Stunning consideration of app0rtionmcnt
Of senatorial districts.
After the legislature has met the
governor Will send IN a message pre-
scribing the subjects 90 be considered
Direct primary nominations may be in.
cluded.
\ bill 10y Senator Travis on this sub
ject and which passed the senate was
defeated In the assembly during the
closing hours OF the session by adop-
ton OF amendments offered by Assem-
blyman Ralston Of Kings making II
mandatory on both parties to hold dl-
rect primary nominations. This bill
was said 10 meet the views OF Gov
ernor Hughes.
Richmond planet., 1907-07-06
Thanksgiving Exercises.

The Annual Thanksgiving Exer-
cises OF the Bands of Calanthe were
held Sunday June 16, 1907 at p.
NJ. at the First Baptist Church.
These exercises were splendidly
rendered; and each one on the pro-
gram has just right TO feel proud
OF the part contributed to make the
whole a success.
The following programme was
rendered: Opening Song. This is
Children's Day, Choir; Prayer. Dor
othy Murray; Responsive Scripture
Reading, Leader Miss Mary Z. Allen:
Solo, Merry Birds are Singing. Rosa
Lewis; Recitations: Somebody Else,
Lizzie Moore; A Basket Of Flowers.
Lily Washington: Holy Happy Band.
ollie Brooks: Which Shall it Be.
Louise Johnson; What is Best. Beu-
lah Herbert; Don't. Elizabeth West:
The Little Fence, Elizabeth Watkins:
Singing. The Words They Say. Choir:
Recitations: Jesus Loves the Little
Children, Carrie Smith: The Success
ful Boy. Charlie G. Gibbs: The In
dwelling Spirit. Josephine Wells.
Love Finds Service, Rosa Lewis:
Gentleness. Pearl Parham: II He
Would, Mary Beale; Song. Useful
Lessons, Choir; Recitations: Keeping
God Waiting, Pauline Young: Live
it Down. Lille Q. Scott: Mr. Nobody.
Edna White; Put-Om Town. Alberta
Glenn; God is Good. Mary Baker:
Where IS Thy Refuge? Lizzie Harris:
Song, Marching With Jesus. Choir:
Recitation. Our Own. Marie Robin
son; Recitation, The Best Beauty,
Mildred Johnson; Reading. Ny Darl-
Nnr T1nvnnn. T.
What Have We Done To-day? Alber-
Ia Beale; Recitation, Good Advice.
Rosa Carter; Address. Mrs. Rosa ID.
Bowser.
The address delivered by Mrs.
BOwser was very instructive I'm ev-
cry particular to the matrons also
children OF the Juvenile Department.
She presented beautiful jewel to
Miss Mary T.. Allen. Matron OF Olive
Leaf Band also one equally as beau
tiful TO Miss Rebecca Mitchell. Sec
retary OF Band, No. 10, (Rising Star
OF EasD. These Jewels were offer
ed by the Grand Worthy Governess
Matron. Mrs. Anna z. Taylor.
The Grand Worthy Governess Ma
trOn made a few brief remarxs in
behalf of the Department which was
as usual instructive and entertain
ing. The Grand Worthy Secretary
spoke on the financial condition of
the Order showing a most wonderful
success.
Mr.. Henry Jones, who is always
with the Bands on these occasions
took an active part.
Children's Day Offering Closing
Song, Let Your Light Shine Out.
Choir. Benediction
Committee on these Exercises we're
as follows; Mrs. s. Alice X. Burreu.
Miss Mary +. Allen, OF East End and
Mrs. NJ. J.. Johnson. Organist. Mrs.
Mamie CObbs; Mistress of Ceremo-
nies, Mrs. NJ. l.. Johnson; Choir
Leader, Mrs. 5. Alice X Burrell.
Richmond planet., 1907-07-06
Ninth Annual Convention.

Atlantic City, y. J.. May 81. 'O7.
The Ninth AhnuaI Convention of
The National Benefit Association of
Head and Side Walters of America
was held In Atlantic City, y. J.. Nav
2Sth TO 31st. 1907. the public ses-
sions at Fitzgerald's Auditorium
and executive sessions at the Bay
State Hotel.
Seldom. II ever before. has there
been a gathering OF so many colored
men OF intellectual ability and worth
following the vocation of a waiter.
as was welcomed by Mayor Stoy
and permitted 20 share and enjoy TO
the fullest extent the many privileg-
es and pleasures OF the Island city
by the sea-"
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: National Pres
ident. Harvey G. Green. OF Richmond
Va, now in charge OF the dining
rooms OF the III tel Royal Palace. At
lantic City. \. j. and Hotel Colonial
Nassau, y. p. Bahamas: First Vice
President, ]. Nj. Butler, Pres. OF the
Natl. Walters Supply Co.. Atlantic
city. y. J.; 2nd Nice-pres.. w H..
Wilkinson OF Winchester. Va. head
Of the dining departments of Hotel
Brcslin. Lake Hopatcoup. y. J. and
Hotel Continental Atlantic Reach
Florida, Third Vice President. W. e.
Stewart. Atlantic CITY. Nj. Sccre-
tary, II. ID. Miller New York. y. y:
Treasurer. Cornelius Lamar. New
York. y. Y.
The next Convention viii be held
In Washington. ID. G..
Richmond planet., 1907-07-06
.CD.
5. II. Dudley's Jolly Ethiopians.

The Jolly Philippians will pay
their second visit to Richmond this
year and will be at True Reformers'
Opera Hall for one solid week be-
ginning Monday, July s, 1907.
The Ethiopians have become one of
Americas foremost colored attrac-
tions and is 4 Barnum of its kind.
The show this year has many added
features and Mr.. Dudley assures the
theatre going public of Richmond one
solid week Of fun and laughter. The
opening piece this year will be en-
tirely new with all new wardrobe
and catchy songs.
Among the old favorites is Salem
T. Whitney (Lucky Bid. whom ev-
erybody knows, is sure TO make you
laugh; John G. Wright, Homer Tut.
The Great Pewee. Sara Venable,
Daisy Peters, BERTHE Ormes Dudley,
Nettie Taylor, Ed. Stafford and Geo.
McClain. Among the added features
are Prof. williams Pony Circus,
The Great English. The Hoop Roll
ing Marvel, also Queen Dora, Queen
of Light in her dazzling speciality and
harmony OF colors.
Don't miss seeing the Ethiopiscope
with all of the latest and up-to-date
moving pictures. Prices, 10, 25,
and 35cts. Ladies matinee Saturday
Don't forget to bring the children TO
see Midget the smallest pony in the
world.
Richmond planet., 1907-07-06

business and can accommodate 100
guests. It is a palatial affair. The
dining room is fitted with heavy
plate glass mirrors on every side and
the effect is very pleasing. The ser
vice is strictly first class and no
hostelry in this city serve better
board or furnish better accommoda-
hons, in proportion TO the size Il
is fitted with electric lights. bath
and all modern conveniences. The
prices are very reasonable.
Visitors anticipating a visit TO
this city would do we'll TO write TO
Miller's Hotel for accommodation.
lt occupies a corner of the block
and for this reason all of its rooms
are well lighted and airy.