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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-09

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Just as we 60 to press we learn
that Charley Harper died Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of his parents,
Hon. and Mrs. Thos. L. Harper, in
Lone Oak township. He has been a
sufferer for a long time with tuber-
culosis and his death was expected at
any time.
Thurman Lawson, of Archie and
Miss Mabel Mudd Of Adrain were
married by Rev. Mayfield at his home
in, Butler on December End. The
bride is the daughter Of ex-Sheriff E.
C. Mudd, is well known in Butler
where she made her home for many
years and is a charming girl.
Superintendent Porter Allison show
ed us two pictures, which had been
selected by his mother, Mrs. Newton
Allison, while in St. Louis, recently,
which were novelties both in design
and workmanship. They W e re
Japanese work, handpainted on wood
ribbons woven together. They were
landscape scenes, very prettily and
artistically executed.
Judge L. S. Paddock and Vane
Walker Monday evening informed us
of the death of R. C. Darr, which &C.
Cured at home in Charlotte township
early that morning, of stomach and
bowel troubles. He had been sick
only a short time, and his death was
unexpected. Funeral services were
held at Virginia Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Darr was prominent stockman
Of that community.
State Auditor Gordon has won the
admiration of pretty much all Mis-
sourians Except Hotel Inspector
johnson and his deputies for his de-
termined stand not to audit and pay
the padded expense accounts of the
gang of treasury looters. Make 'em
pare down their travelling expenses,
Mr.. Gordon, to the old-fashioned
rates charged by Democratic officials.
New Madrid Record.
Jas. A. DeArpond, wife and little
daughter, accompanied Mrs. Dear
mond's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. E.
Bell to their home in Liberty, Mo-,
where Mr.. DeArmond will spend q
vacation in recuperating before again
taking active charge Of the Democrat.
The Times hopes that his recovery
will be rapid and that he will soon be
with us again.
'tSleeth" the Insurance Man. 46d
Hon. j. w. Suddath was in Butler
on Saturday and again the first Of the
week in the interest Of his candidacy
for Congress. Mr.. Suddath is one Of
the leading lawyers Of the state, has
always taken an active interest in
politics as a leading Democrat and
has been regarded as congressional
timber for Q long time. He has q
number Of friends in Bates county
who viii doubtless be active in hi
Support.
Paul Deiameter and Miss Alice
Smith were married at the home d
1.-The brides parents, Mr.. and Mira
4 Frsnk Smith, near Rich Hill on las
4 Weduspyl1y evening, BY Rev. Howell
i Prv1h ytsfian Minister. The groom
1 3 u ~ 81 Ds. DeIhmAaer, and
i ~ ~ y6une boGihess man. h
4 3 = I 6h1zzfine young lAdy, VII
IN saSua I'D Scbooled b Bualss
! ~ ~ ~ popular viii =!
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-09
Modern Woodmen Election.

Butler Camp, No. PASS, Modern
Woodmen of America held their an
nual election of officers last Thurs
day night, and the following officers
were elected for ensuing year: Con-
sui, A. w. Wemott; Past Consul, DR..
T. F. Lockwood; Adviser, A. R.
Keeser; Clerk, B. F. Jeter; Banker,
C. W. Maddox; Escort, W. B. Starks;
Watchman, ]. N. Kline; Sentry, G.
w. vanhoy; Manager, w. S. Arnold;
Physicians, J. M. Christy, E. N. Chas.
taid, 7. F. Lockwood, T. W. Foster
and j. S. Newton.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-09

Thomas Pierce writing from Battle
Ground, Ind, to renew his paper,
says they have not had any cold
weather and the corn crop is good.
S. S. Cantrell, John McGrath, Car
Keirsey, C. H. Bowman, DR.. Norris,
and Mrs. H. L. johnson are new
subscribers this week.
]. S. Combs has traded for the old
Ellsworth farm Of 1850 acres 2 II
miles northwest of Butler, the con-
sideration being $4,000.
FOR RENT.-Four nice rooms tt
rent, close in. Viola Harris, 3O3 Yves
/. Ohio street, Butler, Mo. III
US. Combs has disposed of a hal
interest in his furniture store to L. j.
Plumb, the firm being Combs, Plumb
Furniture Company.
We give school library cupons fret
Smiths.
Quarterly meeting at the M. E
church South next Sunday. The pre-
siding elder, Rev. Beasley will preach
at II o'clock.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-09

There will be a box supper at Mill
err school house next Saturday night.
Every body invited. Mrs. c. c. Lyle,
teacher.
VIM. M. Bullock, of Bolton, Mo-,
and Miss Edna E. Gloyd, of Adrian,
were married by Rev. Jared at the
South Methodist parsonage at II
o'clock Wednesday morning.
A heavy snow fell in this vicinity
on Monday, covering the ground sew
eral inches Deep. By many it is
claimed that it was a deeper snow
than any we had last winter.
See Sleeth for that Insurance. 46tl
Payne Bros. traded their restaurant
in this city, formerly the Endres
restaurant, to Mrs. Ida Crane and
son, D. A., for a farm near Lamar,
Mo, d.. ,. - rs sssis.s 60; =
County court met Monday with
Presiding Judge R. F. Harper and
Associate Judges A. D. Hyde and l.
S. Paddock, County Clerk Weeks anf
Sheriff Bullock present. !.
We are selling all trimmed and un
trimmed hats at half price.
| 62t Mrs. Y. C. Combs.
w. B. Morlan, j. E. Sims, E. W
Costley and the Herald man drov'
over to Butler last Friday, a distance
of more than thirty miles, to attent
the burial Of Congressman Dear
mond. -Urich Herald.
Sunday morning at 1890 =. W
1 Kennedy and Miss Matte Taylor
both of Adrian, were united in mar
rage by Rev. w. M. Mayfield at tn
home of Rev. Mayfield. They will
reside in Archie where Mr.. Kennel.
is engaged in the barber business.
| | have a number OF inquiries TO
farms. If you wish to sell, list wit
me. Z. w. HESS.
28tf Butler, Mo
j. w. Ennis delivered to Bullocl
& Keys meat market on Tuesda
three Duroc Jersey hogs, Is month
old, which weighed in the aggregat
1850 pounds, or 416 % pounds each
They were only 10 months old, wer
monsters in Site. They brought ST.
per hundred or 1857.
The Philathea S. s. class Of tn
h Christian Church held their secon
business and social meeting at til
home Of Miss Ethel Jones on Fl
Scott street Friday. evening, Dec. :
Fourteen members were. present
Watch us work, our motto: wv
Do Things"
Good. Painters use Mound Cit
II Co.'S Horse Shoe Brand Hous
III U.ss.k >~v~I,scs~ro1xy W n Hmm
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-09
Just around the corner-"Smiths.

Just around the corner-"Smiths. ="
C. F. Lent orders his paper chang
ed from Cando, N. D., to Amoret, Mo.
Walter Woody called and favored
us with renewal.
Black & Arnold Clothing Co.
Ira Judy, subtasntial citizen OF
East Boone, favored us pleasantly
while in the city the last of the week.
Judge John A. Silvers and Hon.
w. O. jackson attended the congress
sional committee meeting at Clinton
on last week.
WANTED-A small farm near But
Ter. Address w. F. Ley, Route !
Dederick, Mo-, z IT.:
Elizabeth Chapel services Sunday,
Dec. IL, preaching at 800 p. m. by
yS,lssyr $780,. 60. ~ -,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-09

hon. FeytOn "A. TdrkS, oi'Ninitoii,
was in Butler the first of the week in
the interest of the candidacy Of Sena-
tor C. C. Dickinson for Congress.
Senator Dickinson has large person.
al acquaintance in Bates county, who
will give him enthusiastic support.
There has been few general elections
in the past quarter Of century but
what he has made speeches in our
county in support Of the Democratic
party. He IS an able advocate, an
eloquent speaker, a genial gentle
man, right on all public questions be-
ing advocated before the national
congress, and is in full accord and
harmony with the National Demo-
cratic platform. He will worthily
represent the district and be a credit
to his constituents. There has not
been a time in the past thirty years
that Henry county's Democracy fail
cd to support q Bates county candi.
date for state or district Office, and
Bates county has always returned thu
compliment The two counties an
IN The same senatorial and judicia
-.
= wsll - the congressional districts
ana the entente cordiaIe should b
1ialaiainsd b Tie continued benefit
IL bol6 conntisk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Southern Headquarters In Washington

It may be said that there are two cities in the country to which go peo- pie from every state. These two are New York, the countrys financial cen ter, and Washington, the country's capital and political center. No other city is sure to be visited yearly by peo- pie from every one of the 46 states. although some other cities may attract representatives from wide sections.
 The Southern Commercial congress has decided. to erect a home in Wasn- ington. This home is to be a ten-story modern office building, located block from the treasury building. The lot has been purchased and paid for, ana the congress will meet in Atlanta next Friday to complete arrangements for raising the building fund.
 In the building is to be a large hall in which meetings for southern pur- poses can be held, and in it, too, will be rooms that are expected to hold permanent exhibits of southern prod ucts and manufactures. The entire proposition is feasible, business-like and desirable.
 A building at the national capital de- voted to southern interests will assur- edly be helpful, especially if it be well and good management is as- sured so long as men like John L. Par ker of New Orelans are connected with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13

GOO, and this is called economy by the administration organs.
 The truth is, our isolation is so com plete, now that we have safeguarded the Philippines with a Japanese under standing. we do not need any of the ships mentioned by the naval affairs committee, unless it be the three col Hers recommended in their report. It is all moonshine to say we need at this time more battleships. It is a piece of grandstandism to say so, an effort to be spectacular and to do the world power act. Our navigation laws keep us from having any merchant marine to protect. and no one has the remotest idea of assailing this country.
 We have gone daft over big navy, and even in these days of deficits Con- gerss is maintaining the expensive scheme. The limit will be reached some day, and in the meanwhile taxes will be laid even on the poor mans breakfast table, perhaps. to pay for what we do not need
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
REBiRTHs OF FASHION.
@ New York World.

From the New York World
 ''Merry Widow hat by another name and bequeathed from another century shows that fashion, like history, repeats itself. To a degree fashion is history. The pompadour coiffure, the empire gown or directoire skirt, the Puritan poke, the Prince Albert coat for men-which does not come back because 1t is always here-are reminders of periods as we'll as styles. To their number may be added in time the green hat introduced by the present King Edward. The military stories of nations may be gathered from the uniforms of their soldiers.
 Recent discoveries in Crete show that the wasp waist, the corset, the elbow sleeve and the short spreading skirt were familiar to the civilization of that island 40oo years ago. How insignificant though still interesting, beside such a revelation, is John Colby Abbott's exhibition, upon which these comments are founded, of exceeds today's Merry Widow in its ex- travagance of inchesi
 In emulation of bygone dandies, men appeared at the London opera a few sea- sons ago carrying ornate tasseled canes. The varicolored waistcoats of the present moment are in revival of a fashion of the early sixties, which was in its turn an echo many times removed of a vastly earlier original.
 Invention produces new materials for the dress of men and women and cheaper ways of making both the stuff and the clothes. There are feathers, lace and gilt tering trimmings for the millions now where once they were for the thousands. Practically the only new thing about new fashion is the fresh stamp of the generation that calls it back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
CITY RIcHTsp IN THE SOUTH.

From the New York World.
 A new secessionist issue has arisen to open in the solid south little but omin- ous rift. The budding Calhouns of Sa- yannah are defending "city rights" Ora tory is thirsty work, and the new state law of Georgia forbids, since January l, the mitigation of forensic and other arid ity by the sale of alcoholic refreshment
 Frankly, Savannah does not obey and does notp ropose to obey. No war cry of "On to Atlanta.' echoes in her streets; her tactics are defensive. The invitation is freely given: "If Hoke Smith (meaning Governor Smith) wants his dry law en- forced, let him come down and enforce it. if he can." And Governor Smith, on his part, permits the Atlanta Journal. his organ and property, to say:
 "The sheriff, the prosecuting attorney and the courts of Savannah will find that they have been sowing dragons teeth un- less they promptly take steps to remedy a situation which is not to be tolerated by the people of Georgia If they persist in their defiance it will then become the imperative duty of the governor to take vigorous hand in this matter And when he does he will make his efforts effective and complete"
 Nothing less than coercion of a sov- ereign city is here threatened Armed re- sistance would seem at first sight hope less undertaking. The population of Sa- vannah is only 55,O0O; that of the state is 2,s75,000. However, until a navy is ex-
 
 temporized Governor Smiths forces can not maintain an effectual sea blockade against the running" of contraband bot tied and Nbarreled goods. Savannah also counts upon southern sympathy In the north among up-country Georgians who remember with ill-dissembled regret the time when the fragrant essence of the peach gurgled from a million jugs and the revenue officer was the common enemy of the now embattled foes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
AUTHOR OF MICK CARTER"
m the Atlanta Journal.

From the Atlanta Journal.
 Announcement is made that the author of that classic series of books, known as the Nick Carter library. is seriously i'll.
 We know of no announcement in the world of literature which would carry more genuine regret to larger circle of readers. Nick Carter is the highest rep resentative of the blood and thunder pages and every chapter endsc with the rifle rattles through the sanguinary pages and every chapter neds with the cheerful announcement that Another red skin bit the dust"
 It would be impossible to estimate the influence which the Nick Carter series has had on the rising generation. The messenger boy, according to an ancient but nevertheless veracious chronicle, is one of the heaviest purchasers of the Nick Carter series A greasy and grimy copy of his favorite may be seen protrudng from his pocket even when he is on his rounds, and in the intervals he may be seen doubled into a hard knot, following the narrative with breathless interest.
 To be perfectly candid about the mat ter. the author of the Nick Carter series has a great many sins to answer for. He has done his part toward vitiatng the taste> of the boys of this generation, who feel strong tendency to go out and hunt Indians or hold up trains when they ought to be preparing themselves for some useful vocation in life.
 We would not be unkind enough to wish that the present illness of the au- thor of Nick Carter should prove fatal, but we will venture to express the hope that in case he recovers he will promise himself to reform and try to undo some of the mischief he has done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
WORLDS LARGEST BATH TUB.

Seattle Cor. Los Angeles Examiner.
 When Emperor William of Germany or dered a pure porcelain bath tub, seven feet six inches In length, the largest in the world at that time, he thought he was going some. But right here in Seat tie Alfred H. Anderson. the millionaire logger, is installing the largest porcelain bath tub in the world, which is two inches longer than the one made for the Kaiser.
 At MT. Anderson's home, 71S Minor ave- nue, a crew of men have been at work for two weeks preparing the bathroom, which is 19 by 16 feet, and Il feet high. The floor is to be done in mosaic, while the walls and ceiling are of all the finest Alaskan marble.
 The walls are slabs of marble 6 by Il feet, and reach from floor to ceiling. The ceiling is done in selected marble panels.
 The bath tub itself is 46 inches wide and some idea of its size may be gained when 1t is said that a very good quality of the standard-size bath tub, feet Il inches by two feet, weighs 375 pounds. The DOT celain tub being put in for MT. Anderson weighs 5000 pounds.
 At one side of the room will be a pure porcelain shaving table, with French plate mirror in front, and swinging mirrors on the sides Ol the opposite side will be a dressing table in front of mirror six feet six inches high. At one end of the room is an annex for shower bath. A heavy sliding glass door, with sterling silver trimmings, can be used to close this room. In another part of the annex is to be a beautiful lounging room.
 Instead of faucets, push buttons are to be used for turning on hot and cold water. All the trimmings for lights and other ordinary use will be silver plated white metal. The trimmings of the dressing table, shaving table and towel racks will be of sterling silver fancifully wrought.
 The outlay will run far into the thou sands. the entire equipment being a spe- cial order placed in New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
RnsSian Prisoners of Rank

The fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul of St. Petersburg holds General Stoessel, who surrendered Port Arthur and also Admiral Nebogatoff, who sur rendered ships in the Sea of Japan, and other officers of high rank who preferred surrender to death when they got up against the invincible Jap anese. These men ask the Czar to pardon them.
 And why should he not do it? The bureaucratic system including the grand dukes had rendered the army inefficient and the navy rotten, and defeat thus became inevitable. The grand dukes and the bureaucrats who disintegrated the army and navy should be punished if any one is to be pun ished at this late day. It is downright injustice to make General Stoessel and Admiral Nebogatoff scapegoats of the bureaucrats, and the CZar should re- lease them, now that he has been able to lay the disasters on them for q season. History will, however, set things right, and the guilty then will be found to have been grand dukes and the rest members of the huraauo racy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
vlcksbura Old and New.

'Vicksburg has long been a substan- tial business center, but up to three or four years ago its growth was slow and it was not at all progressive. measured by the methods of modern development" said E. J. Dunn of Dunn & Lellande. the prominent contractors. "But today vicks- burg Is going ahead at rapid rate. It had been without sanitary sewers but the concern with which l am connected is now building an extensive sewerage system and when this work is completed no city in the south will have better san- itation.
 "Yieksburg is wealthy city. Few cities of double the population have larger &C., cumulated wealth.
 "Vicksburg is a dry town, which seems strange to old-timers who remember it as a very wicked city. Now that the saloons have disappeared from Vicksburg. there is little or no desire among the citizens generally to have them reopened."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Plans for More Fiehtine SbiDS

The House committee on naval af- fairs does not seem to have heard that a deficit of $15O, 900, ,OOO is expected in the coming fiscal year, for it has voted to authorize the construction of two battleships of 26,OOO tons displace- ment at cost of $19 900, 900; five tor pedo boat destroyers at a cost of $4,000,000; three colliers at cost of $3,600,000; four submarines at cost of $2,000,0 ,000, and one sub-surface boat to cost $400,000. The total bill for new construction in the next fiscal year Is to be s29, 9,0O0.00o This is called econ omy because the administration asked for four battleships and other craft, all to cost s63,25O,OOO. The House
 mittee cut thiG sum down to s29.oo0.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
SOCIETY suPERsTITIoNs.
Women of Fashion Carry TaiIismans
 and Believe In Signs and omens.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Society women are supersddous .ndi- vidually and as a class. This Is shown not only by the talismans so many of them carry. but by their refusal to do certain things. Of course, it isn't often a social. queen is confronted with the choice of walking under a ladder or around it, but she has as many chances as her less fortunate sisters to see the new moon over her left shoulder or to look at Luna through a glass How many women of fashion will glance at the lesser luminary under such conditions? Names, please. Society women also are infu- enced by the old wifes tale that if a cradle be rocked when the baby is not in it the child will die And then there's the money spider. Even women with more weath than they can spend thrill with delight when that insect favors them with it's attention. It is well known among the superstitious that the pres ence of a money spider on ones cloth ing means one will receive riches in a short time and from an unexpected quar- ter.
 
 rust in spite of her. It will mean some body is laying by money for her. Of course this applies only when the rust comes despite attempts to keep 1t away. You can't make the charm work by toss- ing the scissors into a damp place and deliberately letting them be ruined. The society woman with a housekeeper con scientiously superstitious will not suffer from having her bed turned on Sunday. It's the worst of bad luck, as very well regulated housekeepers know. Naturally the least superstitous woman who spills salt will take care to nullify the conse- ouent misfortune by throwing a pinch of it over her left shoulder. If she didn't she wouldn't be woman. And every woman who returns to her home shortly after starting for any place will be sure to sit down before going out again. AS for umbrellas and parasols, if there's a man in the world who can get any woman to open one indoors he's wonder and ought to be confined as dangerous hyp- notist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Nucleus [. Library.

For 15 years or more" said an old resident. 'our efficient superintendent of public schools has been working to pro- vide library. Entertainments have been given by the schools year after year. A little here, little there, till in the course of years and of struggle. some To- 900 well-selected volumes have been col lected. These are now housed in the city hall. The building is not ireproof and this collection, not only valuable in itself, but valuable through the sacrifice and struggle involved. deserve to be re- moved to a safe home.
 The Library association has been or ganized to effect this purpose and to that end some 10 citizens have voluntarily raised a fund for providing the salary of a trained worker whose duties in clude the promulgation of this public duty. Every boy and girl who aided in the entertainments that helped to make possible this collection may feel a pro- prietary interest in it.
 The Board of Education has opened the library to the public; and If our worthy superintendent. aided by his teachers and pupils, has provided us with this valuable nucleus, it should take but a short while for our thousands of cit izens to provide a home and the funds for making this a collection of books worthy of Birmngham's greatness"