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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
Ready For Folks Signature.

Jefferson City, Feb.-The house
passed the McAllister senate bill
which provides that foreign corpo.
rations which have capital In excess
Of $40, 100000 may be admitted to
business IN rhe state providing that
they do not use more than SIC, 0,000,.
600 OF their capital. Railroads are
excepted from this measure. The
limit OF capital for domestic corpo-
rations is $4,000, 1000 except in
case OF railroads. The measure is
now ready for the governors sigma.
ture.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
New Drainage Ditch.
Clinton Democrat.

Clinton Democrat.
The Henry county court has Or
dsred County Surveyor d. G. Allen
to make q preliminary survey for q
new drainage district.
What is known a. the Urich drain.
age district ditch d still dragging
its way through the courts. Nearly
all the opposition to 1t comes from
the property owners in the lower
end who assert that its completion
will make the floods worse than ever
on their lands. They have, however,
signiHed that they will withdraw
their opposition II this is guarded
against by an additional drainage
ditch to the south.
The court has ordered Surveyor
Allen to begin his survey at the
southeast corner Of section 20,
Honey Creek township, and end II
at the bridge southwest OF Clinton.
This will make q ditch about eight
miles long. These bitches cost about
$4,000 o mile.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

The year book OF the Missouri
Baptist general association shows a
large increase among the Baptist
churches In this State. They now
number 1902, as against 1, 800 last
year. The bsptisms number H.
804 or,an increase Ct 500. The total
membership also increased and is
166.O27. The Sunday School en-.
rollment 9S,313. The offerings for
church expenses we're $6S7, ,44S and
the total gifts to missions are some.
thing over 100000.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
For a County Corn Contest.
(CommunicAted.)

/ did not intend TO inter the agri.
cultural funds had been diverted that
has been placed in recent years. But
this $50 has been available for
years. How could the county judges
do otherwise than divert when there
was no call. Bates county Is almost
an empire, having more pillow land
than aAy other county in the state.
Let rs devise q plan in which Bates
county will be the peer Of any county
In Missouri. Some one else try bis
hand in Q plan for q corn contest.
This is no pickup scheme. We
must get at 1t now. Other counties
are giving this money for the best
mule colt, the best calf, the best pig,
etc. All looking good from the out
side. But having o little insight In.
to the effect Of organized effort on
Missouri corn, l will say SO will
bring more energy to view on corn
than three times ten on mules. Ex.
1perience tells us that the good stock
is q natural consequence. One oithe
prise corns at the late state corn
show was grown on rented land that
had had only two years in clover
and pasture four years ago. But
that she preparation Of the field was
thorough before the stirring plow
was used. We must know about II
now: So here IL my vote for $3.50
county corn contest some way OF
somehow. E. E. LAuaHLN,
Rich Hill, No., No. 1.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
Little Crystal Frost.

Rich Hill Review.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Frost are the
happy parents OF the smallest baby
girlin town. Little "Crystal Frost, {"
as she has been named, was. born
Jan. "a, weighing only two and one
hall pounds. At flrst 1t seemed i'm.
possible for the tiny baby to live,
but by the careful attention and bard
work OF DR.. ARneil, baby is stu liv.
Ing and will be two weeks old Thurs
day. Both Mrs. Frost and baby are
doing we'll.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
EVELYN NESBIT'S
DEBUT AT AGE OF 5.
Beautiful, Shy, Sweet Voiced
Child Who Sang Requiem for
the Dead in village Church.

Tarentum, Pa, Feb. Is in this
town was born Evelyn Nesbit Thaw,
the beautiful actor In o world.her-
aided romantic tragedy. The wo.
man who at % has lived u life
crowded with every human emotion,
Ia remembered here as an innocent
child; all recollection OF her Is OF
gentleness, sweetness and purity.
What she has suffered since then,
what faults may have been hers
since then, but add to the sympathy
ielt for girl who even as a babe
thrilled this community with her
beauty and her magnetism.
Evelyn's father was Winfield Scott
Nesbit, member OF the local bar, In
February, 1884, he married Evelyn
Florence Mckenzie of Allegheny, the
pastor OF a local Methodist church
officiating. The couple lived here on
Lock street, at the corner OF Second
ave. In this house on Christmas
day, 1884 Florence Evelyn Nesbit
was born. Until some time siser
she went to New York, by the way,
the girl signed herself Florence Mes.
bit. After that she used the middle
name more. She lived here until the
death OF her father In 1898. Her
brother Howard was born in the
same house in 1886.
Mrs. Nesbit, rs known here mt that
time, is described by neighbors as a
careful mother, a kind neighbor and
a generous friend.
Florence Evelyn was particularly
interesting child, very quiet. some
what shy, and did not easily make
friends with anyone, but when one
did gain her confidence she was 1
loyal friend. She WAS very beau
tiful child and had u remarksbl,
sweet voiceiOr one SD tender in years
| Her gl's was 80 marked that sht
made her first public appearance al
the age OF 5. 1t WAS at u memoria
service in the Methodist church o.
which her parents we're members. II
was held In honor of the members
who had died during the Year. The
church was decorated for the occa
sion with an immense bank OF ever
greens completely screening the pull
pit.
In the midst OF a solemn hush il
the service came the dulcet voice o.
a child singing. 1t was little Flor
ence Evelyn, hidden behind the ever
greens, and In tones t''+ will never
be forgotten by the hearers, snt
which we're clear and distin ct in al
parts OF the edifice came the words
OF the hymn, "We Are Going Dowr
the Valley One by One" Before tht
song was hall finished nearly the en-
tire audience was moved to tears.
Softly, tremulously, yet distinctly
came the impressive burden Of tn,
song. 1t was a splendid triumph io1
the child, and it still fingers In thu
hearts Of the people who were there
and 1t helps them In the midst OF bel
present trials to sympathize with ant
pity her.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
Which Three.

Should the measure advocated by
assistant Postmaster General Mad
den be enacted into Law Il will cause
the suspension Of three st. Clair
county papers and cutting down In
sise Of the Others. .-Osceola Demo
crot.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

Itis undigested food that causes
sournsss and painful indigestion.
Kodol For Indigestion should be
used tor relief. Kodol is Q solution
Of vegetable acids. II digests what
you eat, and corrects the deflciencies
OF digestion. Kodol conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
eoN 81 ClAy's drug stoes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
Author Praises Pe-ru-na.

Mr.. Robert L. Hanvey, well-known
author and lecturer, writes from II s.
Lincoln street, Chicago, Ill.,:
"I was in good health until about four
years ago when my back became lame
and sore. The pains kept increasing
with severe twitches and slow exhaust
i've aches. Having read Of Peruna, |
decided to try it. I found relief in ten
days. Within three months was we'll
once more. give all thanks to Peruna.n -
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

The St. Louis Republic editorially
criticises the Griffith bill regarding
the holding Of stock by one corpora.
tion In another. It admits the bill
was honestly designed, but thinks Il
calculated to work great harm to In.
stitutions not aimed al. MIR. Griffith
does not claim iniallibility, and be is
certainly striving to remedy some
grave evils, and whether he fully sue.
ceeds or not, is attracting attention
which will ultimately prove bene-
fetal Rich Hill Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUI
NINE Tablets. All druggists refund
the money II 1t falls to cnre. E. W.
Grove 'ssignatureis is oneach box. 25
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, blind, bleeding, protruding
piles. Druggists are authorized to
reiunding money APPOINTMENT
fails to cure In 6 to Ia days. SOC
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

Eat what you please and take q
little Kodol for indigestion after
your melas. II digests what you
eat. Sold by Clay's drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

Kenndy's Laxative Cough Syrup
is absolutely free from any opiate or
narcotic, Contain honey and tar
Sold by Clay's drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
REAR ADMIRAL HICHBORN PRAISES PE-RU-NA.
Peruns Drug Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus,
0enfemen-Affer the of Peruna for short period
cheeuLy recommend your vaIpsh remedy to any
one who Is In need of an invgorafing tonic.
Very respectfully,
PHILIP HICHBORM
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21
DIR. JIM. NORRIS
SPECIALIST.
ON The EYE, EAR, NOSE
AND THROAT.

Gives special attention to the treat
ment Of Catarrh and its effect upon
the Ears, Throat and Lungs.
Those in need Of Glasses can have
the eyes tested free, and properly fit-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

OA0ToREA.
Bssns,. HM Kind You HAN L!xays Bought
~" NzzzN
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-02-21

Office on the South side, over e.
mer Dixon's store.
Office hours from 8 q. m. to 4 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19

self. 1 love you dearly-deariy, Miss
Genie. my darling"
He catches her hand and tries to
draw her close, but she swings of
from him, throwing back her Shout
ders and looking up at him fearlessly.
with brave. bright smile. though her
lips culver and her eyes are dim with
tears.
Dave, Davei" she cries, chidingly.
Not another word like that IL you
want to be friends. Why, you silly
boy, don't you know I'm a year and a
half, yes, nearly two years older than
you are?''
Il know it, yes; but what of that?
1t is less than nothing between US
two"
His eyes. dark and bright with in
tense feeling, dwell on hers eagerly.
She finds this man not easy to man
age, seeing he knows his own mind
and means to push the question to an
issue
To tell you the truth, Dave, l don't
want to say no to you, for l do like
you very much indeed" his eyes be-
gin to kindle and his face to glow
with pleasure, but with an effort she
keeps down a rebellious blush or so,
and goes on calmly: Nor am quite
prepared to say yes to your suit In
fact, you must wait, must give me
time. l have known but little of you
OF late years. The case stands thus
My affections are disengaged, quite
so. If, in the course of year or two,
| find that l can love you, and feel
assured that your love for me is true
and lasting, we'll. | think l could then
be happier with you, perhaps, than liv-
ing my life alone as have done.
Meanwhile. let everything be as if we
had not spoken together of this to-
day, Matters are very well just as
they have been We are not unhap-
PLY situated, either of US | don't
want to hear word on this subject
if you accept my terms. Are you
willing?"
She holds out gracious hand to
him. He takes it In both his and
stands moment choking down a most
miserable feeling of despair that
clutches at his throat Poor Dave, he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
A Suooestinn.

The Brooklyn Standard Union. re
marking on the fact that the Nationa
Association of Manufacturers favorl
tariff revision and is raising 1000, co.
with which to carry on war agains
organized labor, suggests that if tt
tariff should be ripped to pieces l..
Dor would be reduced to such strait
that there would be no need of tn
million dollars. This is worth COZ
sidering. Why not use that millio.
dollars in breaking down the tariff
That would be killing two birds vii
one stone. The tariff would be re
yised downward at the earliest prao
ticable moment" and so many wae
earners would lose their Jobs tbs
unionism would go to pieces in th
general scramble for work and wage
The brilliant statesmen who contr,
the organized manufacturers NAV fin
herein an easy solution of a difficu
problem.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19

is not used to women; he does not see
that his cause is indeed already won
He feels her words mean only that he
has quite failed as yet to touch her
heart, Then she smiles upon him, 1t
has the effect of sunshine on a very
cloudy day.
So six months more pass, and
again it is summer Miss Genie walks
alone over her thriving home fields.
musing as she goes on the events of
the past year, and how we'll her hand
some lover is behaving. Surely he is
doing all a man can do to prove the
sincerity Of his devotion. And yet
is she willing to reward him now? No
matter. there is plenty Of time; she
need not decide yet, she is happy as
she is Has she not lover brother and
friend In one?
She climbs the stile into the far
pasture" and goes absently toward
the river. A moment or two and a
fearful snort and believing roar
strike terror to her very heart. She
faces round and stands still, TO see
the huge form of the dreaded yellow
bull" bearing swiftly down upon her
his wicked head lowered, and his curly
red-gold locks waving in the wind,
Then she loses her head and starts
to run in the wrong direction. That
moment some ones strong arm clasps
her, she is guided to the nearest fence
and thrown bodily over it, just in time
to save her from the furious charge
the angry bull makes,
Dave Albrook springs over after her
as quickly as may be, but not unhurt.
He staggers to her and stoops to lift
her up, but his strength fails he sinks
down beside her the blood pouring
from a gaping wound in his side.
I've always been willing to die for
you Miss Genie darling she hears
him murmur I've often wished
could, of late Don't cry, dear" as
she, kneeling beside him, rains bitter
tears on the death-white face she lifts
to her bosom. I'D truly rather have
it so-like this-than Ave on as we
were. l love-you So" and laying his
lips against her tear-wet face, he
faints dead away.
Then follow long, sad days when
Miss Genie, with awakened heart.
fears she must lose him just when life
seems sweetest, but health and happi-
ness prevail in his favor, he heals
him of his grievous wound, and in
early autumn there is quiet wedding
that brings joy to two loving hearts
that care not what Mrs. Grundy' may
say, and afterwards everything goes
on just as before-it is Miss Genie's
way and time only proves its wisdom.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
His Purpose

Henry c. Frick, the steel man. was
once a guest mt dinner when he was
Unexpectedly called upon tc respond
to toast. Recovering somewhat from
his surprise Mr.. Prick said that his
situation reminded him of the case Of
a Pennsylvania man who fell into the
water while fishing
With 1850 little difficulty he was res.
cuei. ana after he had regained bis
breath and was in a fairly comforta.
bic condition his rescuer asked him
how he came to fan into the water.
Il did not come to fall into the wa
ter replied the unfortunate man. Il
came 70 fish arper's Weekly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19

And you are very lonely withou
your husband now asked the lat,
Mrs. Mary Livermore of young nc
quaintance whose other half had gon,
to Europe on business.
Yes, little lonely" was the quail
fed answer.
But surely" said Mrs Livermore
you miss your husband very mucl
now that he is away"
The other laughed bitterly.
oh. no." she said AT breakfast
just stand his newspaper W in from
of his plate and half the time I forge
that he isn't there WOmau's Hon,
Companion
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19

A foreign trade for the fiscal year of
1907 of $3,315, 100000, or more than -,
100000, 600 if we take into account
trade with Porto Rico, Hawaii and the
Philippines, does not harmonic with
the clamor for doors that should
open wider for both exports and i'm
ports. Our exports are within $780,
100000 of the three-billion mark, or
$1,SS0,851, 024; an increase of more
than $500, 100000 in the past six
years Our imports are $1,434, 401 ,092,
against 1903, 32094S in 1902.
Compared with 1906 imports have
increased 1901 SAG, while the ex-
ports have increased S136,9S6,524
We have been buying at a greater
rate than We sold, and our trade bal
ance is reduced from $517, 1902, 054 in
1906, to S446,449,O32 in 1907, a de-
crease of 7O,S52,122
At this rate of piling up our pur-
chases from foreigners We ought not
to be accused of maintaining Chi
nese wall tariff.
At this rate We shall find ourselves
running In debt to foreigners before
long, for practically every dollar of
that favorable trade balance of $446,-
100000 is needed to pay our freight
bills to foreign steamship companies,
the earnings on our stocks and secur-
tiles owned abroad, the millions spent
abroad by our tourists, and the other
millions constantly being spent by
prosperous American wage earners to
needy relatives.
Out of our total imports of nearly a
billion and half more than $500, 000,-
600 represent products that compete
with American labor and industry
Is not that enough?
Should We lower the tariff so as to
increase that competition?
Should We rig up special trade dick
ers so as to make it easier for foreign
ers to break into our market with
their goods?
Should We go ahead with tariff re-
vision and other trade dickers, so that
the present billion and a half of i'm
ports may be swelled to two billions
OF more?
These are questions which every
business man, every wage payer, every
wage Garner should ask himself in con.
nection with our present foreign trade
of fully $3.5O0O0O,000
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
While sitting on the sumf6it. all innocent

While sitting on the summit. all innocent
of guile.
A hornet came along on lazy wing
And he lifted our dear sister some forty
inches high.
And the yell that she did utter it made
the welkin ring
Our sister. she was frightened and suf-
fering with pain.
The same would been the case with you
or me.
Down the stack she went a-rolling, and
there was a tragedy.
And the trag was something awful for
to see.
pitChfork it was lurking to pierce her
maiden heart
One gasp our sister gave and was no
more.
One little sigh of sadness. and then she
sailed away
And went her way a-winging toward the
golden shore.
oh. sisters in Dakota or in any other
land.
A warning let me give you ere close:
Beware Of lurking pitchforks. Beware Of
hornet stings
Beware Of turning frolics into woes
abe" said the fearful Mrs. Carter
as l read the above in my most pa
thetic voice, there have been some
touching and beautiful things written.
but never anything to equal this
Those verses shall be framed ana hung
in the parlOr. and l don't care if the
frame costs all of 80 cents. Poor Net
tie. She is looking down ON you at
this moment and whispering in my
ear that when you come back this way
you will find Il two pound roll of but
ter ready for you to take along"
Aids the Johnsons.
| had one more brain storm to go
through. At Farmer Johnson's found
the good wife in tears and the husband
looking very serious. \ nephew living
ia Ohio had been drowned in the Ohio
river While fishing and after had
drunk glass of buttermilk and eaten
the half OF al apple pie l sat down
and wrote the following touching trib-
ute:
We mourn for Johnny Baker, who's living
meath the sod,
Who was the dearest nephew that we
had.
His face was like an angels his age was
over twelve,
And his nature didn't run at al to bad
He went to Sunday school. and he always
said his prayers,
And his mother cal-cu- lated by and by
That hc should be d preacher and in the
pulpit stand
And with the other preachers have
try.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
A Step In the Wrong Direction.

Twenty-Five years ago Daniel Ma
ming, secretary of the treasury in Pre-
ident Cleveland s first administrati
said In an official report, in subsl
that the treasury was being Il
at the rate of $40,000,000 a year
revenue through the fraudulent unde
valuation of imports. Being a fir.
trader and a Halter of protection. N
Manning did not add, as he mis-
truthfully have done, that domes
labor and industry were being robb
OF far more than $4,000, 900 by Il
unfair and dishonest competition.
is indeed a long step In the wro
direction when our government Off
ally lends itself to the fraud &,
wrong of undervaluation.- Americ
Economist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19

She was the daughter of an arist6-
cratic widow, and 10 the widow the
young man went and demanded the
daughters hand.
The mother received him haughtily.
Am to understand" she coldly ask
ed, that YOU profess to be able to
support my child in the style TO which
she is accustomedf"
The young man dared to smile.
"Oh, l know all about the accus-
toned style" he glibly said. Your
former cook is working for my moth
err"
He got the girl without any further
delay.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
a Modest Wish.

when he gets 4 chance to stand M
and address an audience he seems to
be perfectly happy"
Not perfectly happy. He can't
help wishing that he was part Of the
audience at the same time. SO that he
might applaud himself as he de-
served Philadelphia Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
Not CharIie,s Gun,

"Now, Charlie" said the sweet faced
little woman, before YOU come into
Sunday school don't you think it would
be nice to take your gum out of your
MOUTH"
"Yessum. but it amt mine; it's my
brudder's. New York Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
Not loo Crashing.

Mr.. Severe-You dare to accost me /
Don't you know that the ancients used
to quarter beggars for begging on the
public streets?
The Beggar- Quarter them? Ora
cious mister, I'd be satisfied If you
dimed me Houston Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
Plenty of Motive Power

"Do you believe that boaster when
he says he has invented real air.
ship?'
"Why not? He says he is going to
propel 1t by means Of hot air"-Balti.
more American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
Mhen Greek Meets Creek.

Some are born great" began the
tiresome quoter. some achieve great
ness
Yes, that reminds me" interrupted
Popley. Our baby weighed twelve
pounds when he was born, and the doc
tor said that Hello. Going? What's
your hurry = Catholic Standard and
Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
Two Sides TO IL.

"He isn't in our social set any more"
$50 understand"
Yes, he dropped ont some time ago"
Indeed? He gave me to understand
&c had climbed out"-Pick- Me-Up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-09-19
After the Show,
Times

Sweet Singer-The leading man
doesn't get SO many curtain calls since
he has been married
Comedian-No; 1 think he gets more
curtain lectures.-Chcago News.