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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12
Annual Mum Show.

The annual chrysanthemum show,
given by the ladies' Wednesday Co,
terie club, Eill be held to-day and
tomorrow, Thursday aud Friday,
In the Courtney building, on North
Main street, one door north oiCulver
Furniture Company. The flowers
this fall are exceptionally fine and
this promises TO be one OF the best
shows, yet given by the Coterie. The
price OF admission Is 10 cents, which
includes lunch. Doors will be open
day and night.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12
the Pendleton Business Colleoe

OF the Pendleton Business College. A
few weeks ago Miss Ford went to
Oregon and they were married on
her arrival. The bride is a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Ford. Is q
charming young lady and popular
In Butler. The groom Is the eldest
son OF Elder William Miller OF New
Home, was popular and successful
teacher OF our county and has q
large circle of friends in Bates, who
unite In wishing she young people
health, happiness and prosperity.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12
Miller-f0rd.

] Glenn Miller aud Miss Mary
Ford were married In Pendleton,
Oregon. on October 31ss. Mr. Miller
Wen. 10 shss place several months
ago ana accepted the principslship
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12

Mrs. Mary Hall was adjudged
insane by the county court on Thurs.
day and ordered sent to the asylum
at Nevada. Her son.in law, C. W.
Smizor, with whom she had been
making her home, accompanied her
TO Nevada. Mrs. Hall was for many
years superintendent OF the county
infrmary. OF late years she has
been falling mentally and has COM
pletely lost her memory. She needed
constant care and attention and had
to be watched closely. Mrs, Hall
was most estimsble old lady, with
a wide acquaintance in the county,
and her man friends will regret her
deep affection.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12
The 0redge at Work Again.

Ricn HIN Review.
The big dredge boat just east OF
town ia at work again after lying
idle couple OF weeks on account OF
the high waters.
The boat will cross the road
through the Loeb bottoms within a
day or two, and 1t will be perhaps
two weeks before the bridge is In
place and ready for service. In the
meantime farmers living east will be
obliged to use either the north or
south road to get to Rich Hill.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12
Tin and, Granite Ware.

We call attention to our new and
complete stock OF tin and granite
ware, and invite inspection OF the
public. HAYDEN RAY. 2-4t
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12

Reports that come In from the
Marlas des Cygnes bottoms the past
two weeks tell OF the unprecedented
slaughter OF the msllsrd ducks. One
Kansas City man who claimed that
his wife had commissioned him to
bring home a dozen mallards for q
game dinner she was to give to
friends, boosted that he had killed
-. Albert Dunsworth, a local
sportsman OF the Nyhart neighbor-
hood, claims to have killed 217 NAL.
lurds In one week; so of them fell,
one at time to his unering aim out
Of "a shots. Now that Is certainly a
record for sportsman whose chief
aim is big bag. But really, what
is the use for the slaughter. Under
the law shey can not be shipped and
no family can eat that many.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12

The Clinton County Democrat pub.
lished at Plattsburg, Mo-, reports
that five rural routes from that
place have been ordered discontinued
Nov. Both on account of the failure
on the part of the patrons OF the
routes to keep the roads in passable
condition. This comes as a warning
to the patrons OF all rural routes,
and shows that thepostofiice depart.
ment proposes that the patrons
must keep the roads In good condi.
ton II they desire free mail service.
How are the roads on the route
alongside of your plsce?-Eldorado
Sun.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-11-12

Mrs. Ove::Harrls, OF LAYTON. Okla
homa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. g.
W. Walton. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris
left Bates county for Oklahoma,
when that country was first opened
to settlement, and they have been
successful to a marked degree. Mr.
Harris has held several Offices Of
trust and is now circuit clerk. Mrs.
Harris in company with Mrs. Wal.
ton complimented The TINES She
said that while she was glad to get
back and greet her old friends, she lie
loyal to her adopted home, and
thinks that the greatest country IN
der the sun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07

spect to his memory, that the conven'
tion do now adjourn until noon to-
morrow"
Dunn Resolution Adopted.
The convention finally adopted the
Dunn resolution, and the convention
adjourned until noon tomorrow.
Two Contests Settled.
The national committee, sitting as
whole, today approved the finding OF
the sub committees in the contests
from Idaho and Pennsylvania, reported
yesterday. The result was the seating
on temporary roll call of the Dubois
Heitfeldt faction from Idaho, and an
anti-G Guffey man in Pennsylvania. The
committee refused to consider the con-
test In Ohio, on which Tom Johnson
yesterday agreed to ask for reconsid-
GRAFTON.
Stand by Judge Gray.
The New Jersey delegates decided,
after heated argument in caucus, to
vote as a unit for Gray for president
To Present johnson Early.
At the conference today of the Con-
necticut delegation, it was voted by
II to 3, to give place to Minnesota on
the call of states for the presidential
nominations. Under this arrangement,
Johnsons name will be presented early
In the roll
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
EXIT FOR MAYOR TOM JOHNSON
Cleveland Executive Defeated as Conn
mitteeman for His State.

Cleveland Executive Defeated as Com.
mitteeman for His State.
Denver. July Mayor Tom L.John-
son, Of Cleveland, loyal friend Of w. j.
Bryan and one Of his most ardent sup
porters, Is to be crucified by Bryan
national convention.
! Mayor Tom is whipped for national
committeeman from his own state. The
Ohio delegates will caucus in the court
house and will elect to succeed Mayor
Johnson on the national committee
Harvey CARRIER, Of Columbus. The vote
probably will be thirty-one for CARRIER
and fifteen for johnson.
Johnson intends to put the delegation
on record, and insists. in the face of
objections made by Mr.. Bryan. to the
policy upon carrying his fight into the
caucus.
The national committee extended
Johnson crumb Of comfort. however,
In awarding him two delegations from
the Ninth district. the delegation con-
testing CARRIERS mon. The regular DEL
egates, SO called, were e. A. Powers,
and William Watts. Johnson's contest
ants from the district were Frank B.
Niles and Charles r. Gurding. In the
Nineteenth district tho CARRIER delega-
gates were seated In preference to the
Johnson men,. Tho subcommittee Of
the national committee voted to unseat
all Of Johnson's contestants. but the
national committee reversed the re-
commentator rs to the Ninth district.
CARRIER. however, still has a majority.
Tom Z. Johnson, Of Cleveland, was
defeated by vote OF q to for mem
bership on the national committee to-
day at the formal caucus Of the Ohio
delegation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
THE WOMEN WIN
lows Supreme Court Says They Can
Vote on Questions Where Public
Funds Are to Be Expended.

Special to Times s-Republican.
Des Moines, July 1.-THE supreme
court decided in favor OF women re-
Earding the voting on the erection of
a new city hall here. The city officials
put questions on the ballot on the
erection of a city hall and on increas-
ing the tax levy, and claimed the wom-
en- could not vote because no question
of issuing bonds was submitted. The
court holds 1t is all the same thing and
that unless the statute is repealed
women can vote ON such questions. 1t
holds that the word election as used
by the constitution to males means
elections referred to In the constitution
and the choice of officials. and voting
on bonds is not an election ais defined
by tho constitution and is subject to
regulation by the legislature.
The court also held constitutional
and legal the consolidation of the
school district of Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
BRYAN MAY GO TO DENVER.
Ready for Flying Trip II He Fails t
Win on First Ballot.

Ready for Flying trip " no avs 10
Win on First Ballot.
Denver, July 7.-William ]. Bryan
has all preparations made for hasty
flight to Denver in the event that his
nomination does not come on the first
ballot.
From the highest and most unim-
peachable source 1t Is announced that
Mr. Bryan has figured upon the eX-
treme possibility Of a failure to Sc
cure the necessary two-thirds ma
jority on the first ballot
"If the nomination ls not made on
the first roll CALL" declared prom
Inent arrival from Lincoln, who would
not permit the use OF his name, You
may say that Mr. Bryan will be in
Denver upon the succeeding day and
will address the convention in his own
behalf"
His friends are easily IN control of
a majority Of the convention. They
will be able to force an adjournment
Immediately upon the completion OF
the first ballot, Ii 1t Is unfavorable. Mr.
Bryan will be warned instantly and 4
special train already has been ar
ranged for to bring him to the conven-
ton"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
A SLAP At BRYAN.
Sullivan Chosen, illinois Committee
man DESPITE Protest.

Sullivan Chosen. Illinois Committee.
man DESPITE Protest.
Denver, July 7.-Roger c. Sullivan
was reelected national committeeman
from Illinois last evening in spite OF
This own and Mr.. Bryan's protests. 1t
probably was the first time the Me-
braskan and the Chicagoan ever were
as one in their wishes, but this time.
for opposite reasons. they were to-
gether.
Roger c. fought harder to keep of
the committee than Mr.. Bryan fought
to keep him Off. and, paradoxical as 1t
may be, II Mr.. Bryan had kept his
hands off he might have had another
committeeman from Illinois.
Millard +. Dunlap, special represen-
tative OF Mr. Bryan, queered both Mr..
Sullivan's and Mr.. Bryan's chances of
getting things done as they wished
them done. There was small chance.
anyway. but Mr.. Dunlap eliminated It.
He told the Illinois delegates Mr. Bry-
an had been promised an acceptable
committeeman" from Illinois. He said
Mr.. Bryan was greatly interested In
this and had deputed him to convey
his wishes to the Illinois democracy
regarding the matter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07

dency. but the caucus reached no de-
cision regarding his candidacy.
The presentation of Mr.. Sullivan's
name to the convention will be gov
erned wholly by circumstances. and
they will develop in the course Of the
next few days." said Claude r. Porter.
who Is the democratic nominee for
United States senator against William
b. Allison. The republican party In
Iowa has been torn for seven years with
a bitter factional fight which will have
it's climax in the November election.
The democrats have good chance, and
with Sullivan as the vice presidential
candidate 1t would improve"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
MORE BUILDINGS BURNED.
All Stores in Port t-au-Prinee cioss'
and Disorders Feared.

Prince. July 1.-THE hre
! which started near the palace and sem
ate buildings, believed to have been
under control after 400 buildings
burned, started again during the night
and caused further extensive dam
age.
The renewal Of the confagration was
caused by an explosion in the arsenal
which shook the town, damaged many
buildings, and scattered blazing en-
bers over wide area Before the
flames started by this explosion were
subdued, forty buildings had been de-
stroyed. Disorders and pillage are
feared. All the stores are closed. but
the people are bearing up with forti-
tude.
NJ. Carteron, French minister to
Hayti has s.potifed the. government
that If tires In the oity continue he will
be obliged to protect foreign interests
by calling upon the cursier Chassel-
oupe Laubat to send force ashore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07

nouncing the gathering the greatest
political convention ever assembled.
and thanking the people of Denver for
their generous hospitality displayed to
the delegates and visitors. The Michi-
gan delegation which had marched to
the convention carrying u large SILK
banner, bore il into the hall and were
promptly ordered by the sergeant-at-
arms to bear it out. again. The "Wol-
verines" compromised by laying 1t on
the floor. beneath their seats. After all
the delegations had been seated. with
the exception Of Nebraska, the delega-
ton from that state came marching
in a solid column down the center aisle
holding high u large banner OF red,
white and blue silk, on which was
painted portrait of Bryan. The sight
OF the banner and the march of the
Nebraskans created great enthusiasm
for a few minutes, many delegates and
alternates leaping upon their chairs
and waving hats and handkerchiefs.
Following Taggart's remarks, the
secretary read the official call of the
convention. Bishop John j. keane or
Wyoming. delivered the invocation.
Following prayer Taggart announced
the temporary officers. Each name was
greeted with applause, and the HIST as
read. was adopted by the convention.
Chairman Bell was escorted to the
platform by a committee of three.
amidst great cheering and applause.
He began speaking at 12:45. His voice
was clear and penetrating and he had
no difficulty in commanding the close
attention Of the assemblage. He was
frequently interrupted by applause.
IBeM's address appears ON page 8
Of this issue1
Bells Speech Enthuses.
Flags and hats went up and voices
rose in storm Of approval when the
speaker asserted that the popularity
OF the present administration is due to
the Democratic principles he has prac-
ticed." At the prediction of Bell that the
convention would name the next presi-
dent OF the United States and he al
luded in most pointed manner to
Bryan. roar of delight broke lose
once more, and many Of the New York
delegates Joined In the demonstration,
but majority Of them retained pass
lively their seats. Illinois acted IN ex-
ka. Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas
with delegations from the far west
yelled and stamped In approval. The
men from Georgia, West Virginia,
North and South Carolina and Ver-
mont sat silent and gave no tribute to
the first unmistakable allusion to Bry-
an as the presidential candidate.
Cleveland Resolutions Presented.
Bell Closed his speech at 1853, Den
yer time. The roll of states was called
and members of the committee on per-
manent organization, rules and plat
form were named.
Dunn, of Nebraska, offered his reso-
luton eulogizing the services of Cleve-
land. Ex-Governor Francis Of Mis-
houri took the platform to speak for
the resolution
Col William Haldeman, of Louisville,
spoke on the resolution Loud calls
for Judge Parker. OF New York, were
made and Judge Parker took the plat
form. Parker said he had intended to
offer a series of resolutions upon
Cleveland's memory, which he read.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
No Secrecy About De Sagan-
Gould Wedding, Which Was
Extremely Quiet
SCARCELY ANY WEDDING PARTY
Only Three Friends Witness Ceremony
Uniting Couple Whose Wooins Has
Been a Subject Of Discussion in Two
continents-civiI Ceremony Followed
by Service at Church.

London. July Madame Anna
Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan were
married at the registry office In Hen
rietta street, today The subsequent
ceremony was conducted at the French
Protestant church on Soho square.
There was absolutely no secrecy
about the wedding. When the hour
for them to leave arrived, the couple,
accompanied by three friends, left the
hotel by the rear entrance, and en-
tering ordinary cabs, drove back to
the entrance of the registry office. The
civil ceremony was simple, and out
side of Prince Helie, Madame Gould,
the witnesses and officials, no one was
present. A great crowd, consisting
largely of porters from the Covent
Garden market and employees of the
publishing houses in the vicinity. was
assembled in the street outside. Armed
with the registrars certificate, the
party, again leaving the building by
the back door, drove in cabs to the
french TTOLSSUtuL NlIui7CII. 1hlc pe1i ~
passed into the church almost un-
noticed. They were followed by only
a half dozen reporters and few
poorly dressed parishioners. The Ger
emony was quite in keeping with the
simple character OF the church. Ma
dame Could and Prince Helie both an
swered the usual questions In a firm
voice.
Madame Gould wore q handsome
costume of cream colored silk, richly
embroidered, and a straw hat to
match, trimmed with osprey feathers.
Upon arriving at the hotel, the prince
and his wife sat down to a wedding
breakfast, with few friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
BREAKFAST FOODS UNDER TEST
Medical Students Brave Preservativss
for Cause Of Science.

Chicago. July 7.-Breakfast foods
which long have been the butt for jests
are now being eaten regularly by six
students of Northwestern university
medical school
Mixed in with the breakfast foods
are articles Of diet In which are used
such dyes and preservatives as are
still permitted under the pure food
laws. The object of the dietary exper-
iment Is to ascertain more clearly Just
what effect the preservatives have
when taken into the human system.
The experiments are under the d.
rection Of Prof. John H. Long, who Is
a member Of commission appointed
by President Roosevelt to make an in
vestigation along this line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
Headquart for Prohibs.

Des Moines. July 7.-State Chairman
John b. Hammond. OF the prohibition
party In Iowa, has arranged for Iowa
headquarters at the Davidson hotel at
Columbus during the national prohibi-
ton convention which is to be held in
the Ohio city, July Is and 16. The Iowa
delegation will comprise about thirty
members all Of whom will be quartered
at the Davidson. Chairman Hammond
will leave for Columbus. July 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
PAGE ONE.
TAInn - anhie NeMa

Tsleeraphie News
Parker Re-drafts Cleveland Resolu
ton.
Still Strong in Eulogy.
Contests Favorable to Bryanites
Great Convention Opens. -
Bryan Banner Creates Enthus'
Greae Fleet Sails for Orient =
Vessels in Excellent Condit q
Anna and Her Prince are 8 ed.
Heats Toll Is Large.
Mercedes Car Wins Grand Prix.
PAGEe TWO ANL THREE.
tows Newt
Venture Depends on Bryan.
Towns Unusual Anniversary.
Bugs Invade Dubuque.
Bad Week for Crops.
Land Cases Decided.
New Railroad Project.
PAGE FOUR
EDITORIAL:
The New Bryan.
Ho for the Chautauqua and Circus.
Table Manners of Nominee.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE.
Ware the House Fly.
Story. The Captain OF the Kansas.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City Nsws:
Elks Will Incorporate to Build.
Officers Are Elected.
W. L. Britt Dies Suddenly.
Drives Cow to Pasture; Expires OF
Way.
Two Fine Families Move Here.
Big Family Gathering at Laurel.
Growing Celery in Marshalltown.
General News Of City and county.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General Newss
Bell Sounds the Keynote.
Weakness in Wheat.
Corn in sympathy.
Steers Steady.
Hogs Close Higher
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
MERCEDES CAR WINS
Automobile Grand Prix Awarded to
LautonschIaser, at Dieppe, France
Two Killed by Being Crushed Un-
der Car.

Dieppe, France. July 1.-THE auto
mobile grand prix was won today by
Lautonschlager driving a Mercedes
car His time was six hours, SIS min
utes, and 43 seconds Hemery, driv-
ing a Benz, was second, with seven
hours. minutes, and "a seconds, and
Handiot, also driving Benz car, was
third, with hours, s minutes, and 13
seconds. The average speed of the
winner was Ills kilometres. or 1924
miles per hour.
Cissac and his mechanician were
killed during the race, being crushed
under the car.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
Tn. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE MEMS If ,CDAI
The Weather.

Sun r.ses July at 4:49, sets at 1884.
lowa--'ar tonight and Wednesday;
rising temperature.
lllinois--F'air tonight and Wednes-
day; cooler in the extreme south to-
night; rising temperature Wednesday
Missouri-t'air tonight and We'd
nesday; rising temperature Wednesday
and In the northwest tonight.
South Dakota-Fair. tonight and
Wednesday; warmer tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
Nor. Death. at Philadelphia

Philadelphia. July -Four deaths
and more than fifty prostrations have
occurred in this city from the heat in
the last twenty-four hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
81. Loui. Grain.

ST Louis. July Z.
Wheat-september, s61a @S6N.
Corn-Septemher, Tx.
Oats-September, 41A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
STEEL FREIeHTER SUNK.

The M. A. Hanna Sinks the II. p. Nc
Intoch in ST. Clair River.
Port Huron, Mich, July 1.-THE steel
freighter, H. P. McIntoch, $40 feet
long, owned by the GilchMst Company
of Cleveland, was sunk early today in
a collision with the freighter M. A..
Hanna, in the ST. Clair river just be-
low here None of the crew were killed
or injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
IOWA GIVES sULL IVAN HONOR
Choice for Resolutions Committee May
Become Vice Presidential Candidate

Denver. July THE Iowa del
cation At Its caucus last night.
agreed on Jerry B. Sullivan
as its member Of the resolutions co.,
mittee. Sullivan was twice defeated
candidate for governor Of Iowa, and
will make one Of the speeches second
ing Bryan's nomination. 1t Is under
stood he goes on the committee at Mr..
Bryan's request.
Mr. Sullivan is among those mention
ed In connection with the vice presi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
TOO BUSY FOR VISITORS.

None Expected Today at Fairview,
Homo Of Bryan.
Lincoln. July mo visitors Of po-
litical Importance were expected a.
Fairview today, and probably few, II
any others, as Bryan expects to be
very busy for the next four days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
PARKER COMPROMISE
ON CLEVELAND'S DEATH
New Yorker Redrafts Resolution Which Pre-
cipitated Lively Ante Convention Row
Among Leaders
BRYAN men ALSO PRESENT one
MEN ALSO PRESENT one

Resolution AS Drafted Extos Cleveland and the Political Prn
cinles for Which He St0odN Committee Seats Anti
Gufey Man in Pennsylvania and Turns Down Tom onsons
Demand tor Relearng Ohio ContesGray Men Decide
to Stand Pat--Dunn Resolution Adopted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
'FIFTEEN BATTLESHIPS
START ON LONG CRUISE
Atlantic Fleet Leaves San Francisco for
Completion Of Around the World
Trip
,ATTLESHIP NEBRASKA LEFT BEHIND

Led by Magnificent Connecticut Immense Fighting Fotilla
Turns Prows Toward HonoluuDue Arrive There July
16-Sydney Preparing Elaborate Entertanment-Great
Interest in Visit to Fleet Now Due ct
Honolulu
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
REBELLION IN HONDURAS.
Town Of Gracias Taken by Foroe from
Salvador.

Washington, July IA revolution
ary movement has broken out against
the government Of Honduras, Senor
Ugarte, the minister here, receiving
word today from the town Of Gracias,
about twenty miles from the Saliva
dorian border, that it has been taken
by force coming presumably from
Salvador.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-07
HEATS TOLL LARGE
Twenty-one Deaths in Now York, and
Four in Philadelphia During Past
Twenty -four Hours = Prostrations
Arc Many.

New York, July I'm the past twen-
ty-four hours. twenty one persons have
died az the result of the heat. The
prostrations number hundreds, and
thousands not so seriously affected. are
being treated by private physicians.