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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-10-13
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given TO all creditors and
others int rested In the estate Of W. r. Davis,
deceased, THAT l, Mary Davis, executrix
will of said estate, intend to make dnsl settle
ment thereof, ct the next term Of tbs Batel
County Probate Court, In Bates county, state
Of Missouri, to be held at Butler, Missouri, on
the l4th day Of November, 1910.
MARY DAVIS.
81 1t Executrix.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-10-13
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested In the estate David H.
Ford, deceased, that l. S. Fox, adj
mlnstrator OF laid estate intend to make final
settlement thereof, at the next term Of the
Bates County Probate Court, In Bates county
State OF Missouri. to be held at Butler, Mis-
souri,, on the l4th day of November, 1910.
s. s. FOX
Olaf Admnistra. or.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-10-13

Following is corrected time card to
date.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-10-13
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested In the estate of Samuel Y.
Forbes. deceased, that ], Josephine Forbes, ad-
mlnltsratrix of said tsts e, intend to make fnal
settlement thereof al the next term of the Bate
County Probate Court, in Bates county state
of Missouri, to he held at Butler Missouri, on
the l4th day Of November, 1910
JOSEPHINE FORBES,
Stat AdministratIix.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
MARGARET SAT spEEcuLEss.

out on the front porch and seated her
favOrite retreat
Presently the gate changed. Peering
excitedly through the vines, she saw a
middle aged man with ruddy cheeks
coming up the path.
John Graham, of course, And all at
once she knew she had been secretly
hoping he would come.
Pausing at the steps, he asked cour-
teously, with uplifted hat:
Does Margaret Burton live hereT
That is my name" she replied and.
flushing. held out his letter. This
came a little while ago, There has
been Il mistake 1t is intended for the
Margaret Burton who lives in the big
white house on the Dixville road. Our
letters often get mixed rm-Tm-
sorry"
The man looked at her squarely for
the first time, a twinkle in his fine
gray eyes. He even laughed little.
81 thought strange of it when the
hotel porter sent me here. There was
but one Margaret Burton in my day.
One would hardly expect to find two
of a name in the same village"
This place was left to me five years
ago by my uncle Silas Spear"
Il remember him well. l used to
steal apples from that tree in the cor
ner of the fence" His smiling eyes
held hers for a moment. MAY l sit
down, please? I've had a hot, dusty
walk "
Margaret set forward a chair and
brought a glass of water from the
spring She liked his manner. 1t had
an ease and cordially foreign to New
England. Soon. greatly to her sur
prise. she found herself talking to him
with the freedom of an old acQuaint-
ance.
Not a word was said about another
Miss BURTON he presently remarked.
A cloud suddenly darkened the blue
of Margaret's sky. 81 am so sorry
about the mistake" she faltered.
His mellow laugh rang out. He was
evidently enjoying the situation.
Are you? Well. I've noticed that
things usually happen Just about
right" a queer expression crossed his
face. "No you believe in fate?' he
asked abruptly.
"Oh. | don't know" Her face famed
again at the strange question. She felt
guilty and ashamed. as if she had done
something wrong. But she did not re
sent his searching look There was
something so sincere. so likable, about
the man. Why had he come into her
life since he was to go so quickly out
of it? She owed it to her namesake
and to herself to speed him on his
way.
"Your Miss Buttons house is in plaip
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
TANGLED ROMANCE,
A Letter, a Man and the Two
Margaret Burt0nS.
BY FRANCIS A. COREY.

Copyright, 1909, by Associated Literary
Press
There were two Margaret Burtons in
ROXbOro. OF course John Graham's
letter went to the wrong one, and of
rOurSe it was one of those letters that
only one pair of eyeS-the ones for
whose delectatiOn it had been written
should have looked upon.
Dear old friend" it said. Il have
tome back from the west after twenty
years. For long time | have felt
strongly the drawing of the old ties
50 strongly | could no longer resist. l
shall give myself the pleasure of call
ing upon you this afternoon at T.
JOHN GRAHAM"
Margaret sighed involuntarily as she
refolded the letter-sighed because it
had not been intended for herself. 1t
was easy to read between the lines
Why was not she the happy woman TO
whom an old sweetheart had come
back?
She was comparatively newcomer
in RoXbOro and had never heard Of
John Graham. His straightforward
letter pleased and interested her. She
felt sure he was just the sort of per-
son she would have liked for friend.
I'm take it to the Margaret Burton
to whom it belongs" she said. swal-
lowing hard. How surprised she will
be! l wonder-if she-cared. Perhaps
that is why she never married"
Margaret took down her hat and
wrap. then suddenly stood still. II
was half past 3. and Miss Burton lived
at the other end OF the village. Why
take the long walk in the afternoon
heat? The fact that the letter had
gone astray was 10 sign that the
writer would do the same. Miss Bur
ton would simply be taken unawares.
minute later Margaret was in her
bedroom. hurriedly DOMINIC a blue
and white sprigged muslin. her most
becoming gown. Afterward she went
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
B0WLDER FOUNDATION.
One of New EngIands Most Substan-
TALLY Built Highways.

II you were to try to find the most
substantially built road in New Eng
land it would not in all probability be
necessary to 90 farther than Acton
Center. Mass. to locate the one which
would take first premium for solidity.
Just beyond the town was a con-
siderable hill. but there is not as much
Of climb there now as formerly, for
it has been cut down very perceptibly.
The old condition was far from
pleasing TO Augustus Conant. who
lives but a short distance from the
foot OF the hill. He informed the
town that if the hill could be cut down
and slightly relocated he would put
in the necessary foundation for a
first class road. the town to put on
the finishing touches, and his propo-
sition was readily accepted by the
voters.
For the new basis of the new high
way Mr. Conant had carted to the spot
many loads of field stones and innu-
merable powders. large and small.
Some of them weighed several tons.
and it is asserted that there is not in
all probability another road in the
United States which can boast Of such
a foundation as the one which was
constructed to the liking Of the towns
benefactor. In some parts of the road
it has a solid stone foundation of sew
eral feet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
ROAD DRAGGING EXPERIENCES
Pennsylvania Supervisor Tells of Value
of Using the Drag.

of Using the Drag.
Supervisor Alber' Croft of East
Hempiield township. Lancaster coun-
ty. Pa, writes about the drag as fol
lows:
First of all, road dragging smooths
the roads. We have found that out
since we have been using the drag.
The second thing is that road drag
ging makes the roadbed frmer and
enables it to shed water quicker than
a road which has been undragged and
neglected. This is another of our ex-
periences. The third thing we have
shown has been that a little dragging
done at the right time is worth a lot
more than dragging done in the thick
dust. This latter dusty condition of
the road is not the time to work on
the road with a drag. but any other
time will do. though the best time of
all is right after a rain When we
first began to drag the township roads
the neighbors, many of them. were
skeptical. So We're We But as things
went on the proof was demonstrated,
and now we are beginning TO wonder
why we did not adopt it years ago.
''The principle of working up the
soft, sticky mud of a clay or loan
character means that it will grow hard
when left to the rays of the sun. and
it is this idea of working up a soft
roadbed after every rain. of smearing
over the entire road surface thin
layer of soft. pliabe mud which will
become dry and hard. that now real
lie is giving US our solid roadbedS
where the drag is working. Our super
visor board pays the farmers who drag
the roads by their farms 50 cents per
hour for their labor We are planning
to put more draGs on our township
roads very soon. We have forty four
miles of dirt roads in East Hempfield
township. our assessed valuation is
100000. and our road tax is . mills"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20


Odd that the things we like are al
ways bad for us. Why. for instance,
should old bread be more wholesome
than new? The latter's reputation is
simply shocking, and the excellence of
the stale loaf IS preached in every
household. Yet does bread fresh from
the oven actually possess injurious
qualities which it loses in a day or two
or is it only our fancy? asks Rosa
line in Black and White. Hard boil
ed eggs when hot and not included IN
pie or curry are dangerous to tackle
but when cold and savory titbits on
toast one may eat them with impunity
OF course plum pudding, salmon. all
nice eatables. have a bad character,
and sometimes one speculates if il
may not be due to their very niceness
and had its origin in bygone puritan
ism
No doubt good people once believed
it chastened the spirit to deny the flesh
the delieacies it desired. Their sense
of personal virtue waxed stronger aft
er meal of crusts ana lentilS than
after one Of turtle and fat capOn. and
it is not impossible that in the course
of time we have confused physical
with moral well being.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
AN UMCANl.Y BREEZE.
It Blows From Scar In the Forehead
of a Famous Medium.

N BLOWS from scar IN rne Fcreneao
of Famous Medium.
mo one who has seen the effects of
a seance upon the Italian medium.
Eusapia PaIladino could doubt its
genuine character. as far as the me-
dunn is concerned" says a writer in
McClure's. AT the conclusion of a
seance she is faint. dizzy. nauSeated.
extremely weak and remembers little
that has occurred during the Seance.
while her face becomes deeply lined.
greenish yellow in color and appears
to be shrunk almost to half its nat
ural size.
Moreover. many abnormal occur
rences take place. quite apart from the
phenomena themselves. Thus during
one seance Professor Morselli of Genoa.
normally right handed. became left
handed. while Eusapia herself. normal
ly left handed, became right handed.
Another remarkable phenomenon
frequently seen is this: There is
scar on Eusapia's forehead on the left
side about an inch long, from which
issues during and after a seance
mysterious cold breeze clearly percep-
tible to the hands. When tested by
a thermometer it has caused a fall of
or 4 degrees.
Immediately over this scar there is
one white lock of hair. The rest of
her hair is grayish brown in color,
After one seance | examined this IA
nous scar. touching it with my fin
gers. and distinctly felt the colo
breeze, which was perceptible to all
of us.
1--WE covered the mediums mouth
and nose with our hands to prevent
her from blowing and held our own
breath. The breeze was still percepti-
BILE.
FINALLY, in order to test the hypoth-
esis of halucination, we held to her
forehead small tissue paper flag
about two or three inches square. hav-
ing covered her mouth and nose as
before and being careful not to
breathe upon it ourselves. The result
was that the flag was blown out from
her head several times strongly and
finally so forcibly that it wrapped
itself completely around the flagstaff
supporting it, Thus the objective ma
ture of this cold breeze was satisfac-
tOrily demonstrated"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
BURGLAR Praof Plate Glass

Consul William Bardell has reported
from Rheims that a French inventor
has come out with a new burglar proof
plate glass. absolutely transparent at
a thickness of one inch and vet which
will resist a machinist's hammer long
enough for a sleepy copper block
away to run up and interfere. Jacket
ed revolver bullets may be fired
against the plate without breaking
through. In one test a heavy piece of
cast iron was hurled against the glass.
breaking through to the extent of only
two or three square inches. Ordinary
plate glass used in America may have
three or four square feet smashed
through with a common brick carried
in a hand bag or wrapped up as a
paper parcel. Practically the seven
eighths inch to one inch glass is bur
glar proof until such time as the en-
terprising felon discovers some effec-
tive substitute for the brick
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
TAFT on NEED OF ROADS.
The Movement Is General and of Great
Value. Says the President.

Nalue, Gays tne PRESIDENT
President Taft has indicated his in
terest in good roads, the latest eX-
preston being elected in connection
with a movement for better highways
in Virginia, this taking shape in an i'm
mediate plan for a road from the ma
tional capital to Richmond. In letter
on the subject the President says:
Il regard this as part of the general
good roads movement in the country,
and | have pleasure in saying that
there is no movement that | know of
that will have a more direct effect to
alleviate the difficulties and burdens
traffic and add to the general happi-
ness of the people more than the estab-
lishment of good roads
Il do not think that because this
may have been stimulated by people
using automobiles it is to be frowned
upon, for, while persons using auto
mobiles are by no means the most i'm
portant in the community the fact
that their sharp interest has focused
the attention of the public on the move
ment entities them to credit
Il have no doubt that within the au-
thority which is his the secretary Of
agriculture will be glad to assist by
recommendation and practical advice
the methods to be pursued in good
road building in Virginia"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
How to Avoid MAKING Ruts.

Serious damage soon results from
the common practice of driving in the
track made by preceding vehicles.
especially with heavy loads on narrow
tires. Ruts would scarcely. if ever. APP
pear on a well constructed road if
drivers would vary their track even
only a few inches. 1t would be no.
Tut, it will disappear when a sharp
turn occurs as the horses vary their
course around corner and traffic
spreads out over the full width Of the
road. This is one of the principal
causes Of deterioration of a macadam
road and could easily be remedied with
a little care on the part of the drivers
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20

Under a new arrangement TO sys-
tematically improve the roads of Atchi-
son county, Kan, each trustee will be
required to have his township of road
dragged after every hard rain. 1t is
estimated that a mile of road can be
dragged once at a cost of 30 cents and
that the cost of keeping each mile in
good condition during a year will he
IS. The new law calls for a special
tax levy to create a road fund.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Moving Pictures.

The tiresome vibratory effect so of
ten seen when bioscope or kinetograph
pictures are thrown on the screen Is
not due to the passage of the film it
self across the front of the lantern
but to the shutter. which cuts off the
light at rapidly repeated intervals dur
ing the motion of the film. By simply
increasing the frequency of interposi-
ton of this shutter from fourteen to
tifty-siX times a secondhand is. by
using motor working at four times
the usual speed-this painful Migratory
sensation is completely suppressed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20

sight from the gate" SIZE said rising
hastily. IF you are rested you may
wish to go al once"
For moment John Graham hest
tated. The porch was cool and inyit-
ing. He followed her down the fra
grant path, so deep in thought he hard
ly heard her simple directions or noted
the house she pointed out.
A sharp exclamation as a smart car
riage turned the street corner sudden
" recalled him to himself
"There's Miss Burton now" Mar
garet caught her breath. You were
asking if believed in fate. know
now. Yes. do believe in it,
He shot her quizzical glance as he
slipped through the gate. The carriage
was now very near. Miss Burton'S
sudden appearance on the scene was
not so surprising as one might be led
to think. A flying rumOr of her old
lovers return to his native village had
come to her ears. She had set out for
the sole purpose of falling in with him.
Emotions smoldered in her heart that
could easily be famed into fame.
John Graham. Is it possible?" she
exclaimed in we'll acted establishment,
and the carriage came to an abrupt
halt.
Crumpling into his pocket the letter
which was never to reach its rightful
destination. John strobe forward with
extended hand.
so you have not forgotten me. Mar
garrett"
Forgotten you?" she echoed re-
proachfully. "Of course not. This is
a delightful surprise. Won't you get
in with me?" sweeping back the bill
lows of her shimmering gown to make
room at her side. Il want to hear all
about you"
He climbed to the vacant place, and
the carriage rolled down the street
Miss Burton's only recognition Of Mar
garet had been a slight arching of her
naughty brows She had been troubled
and puzzled ut finding John Graham in
the latter's company. Rumor said he
had come back a rich man.
Margaret watched them out of sight
with a dull ache at her heart 1t was
as if something cheering and hopeful
had gone forever out of her life. She
crept back to the porch, feeling sudden
ly broken and old.
The sun dropped slowly behind the
purple hills BY and by vesper spar
row began IT'S evening song in the cool
dusk of the Overhanging elm. Mar
garet had hardly stirred for hours. She
was seeing a long vista of lonely years
Never had she felt so sorely the need
Of human companionship, strong
arm to lean upon.
Suddenly the gate clicked. She lifted
her head with a startled air y stal-
wart figure doomed big in the dusk
and stiffness. coming mp the path As
it resolutely climbed the steps she
swept a shaking hand across her eyes.
you see. have come back" John
Graham said. looking earnestly down
at her.
Margaret sat speeches.; it seemed
so unreal, so like n dream.
Don't be shocked by the impetuous
ness of my wooing." he went on, q
thrilling tenderness in his deep voice
I'VE never loitor over things in the
hustlng land where | have made my
home. I came back to RoXboro to
marry the other Margaret Burton. But
It's You want. Do you think yOu
could ever love me?'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Robins Statue of Huao.

Robins statue of Victor Hugo, which
was the subject Of much criticism
when it was exhibited at the Paris
of the Palais Royal. The poet is
shown resting against massive rock
in a Eliminating attitude. In concep-
ton the work is as daring" writes an
artist from Paris to Brussels paper.
"as the Balzac by Rodin; but. while
the latter represents the poet wrapped
in a gown so completely that only the
head is visible, Hugo's form is devoid
of clothing of any kind"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Clothes of ENGLISH Workmen.

I saw great numbers of workingmen
among the mills and elsewhere in
England. but outside of railroad quar-
tiers in London did not see a single
man wearing overalls. England is a
cold country. and they want warm
clothes. | did see quantities of good
wooden breerheS made from three
quarter cloth weighing from ten to
twelve ounces selling al retail from
IS. Cd. to SIS Cd a garment. less than
the price at which an eight ounce cot
ton cloth in overalls would cost a work
ingman in America, and | was told
that wooden clothes were worn univer-
sally by the workingmen in England.
In travelling through the country the
great fiockS of sheep indicated the
source of this very cheap supply. and.
while the cost of cotton garments for
both men and women appears to be
about the same as in America. the cost
of the wooden garments appeared to be
about -half.-Textile Manufacture
ers' Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Safe Security.

The great banker looked keenly at
the young man. 80 you are tempo
rarily embarrassed. eh?" he asked
kindly.
Il am sorry to say I am" said the
young man, emboldened by his man
ner.
How much do you want?"
"A hundred pounds would tide me
over"
And what security can you offer?"
81 can offer YOU" said the young
man impressively, my own personal
security"
The old man arose with a slow
smile and raised the lid of an iron
bound chest which stood in the corner.
"Will you get in here, pleaseY he
said
"In there? Why"
Because" was the reply, ''this is
the place in which l always keep my
securities. "-PearSon's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Left Her M lark.

81 have designs on your son." said
the frank and rather attractive young
woman.
Well gasped the startled parent,
isn't this rather sudden? How about
il? Are you new woman coming to
ask my consent|
Not exactly. | am a tattoo artist,
and he hasn't paid ne for the elabo-
rate designs | worked on his arm"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Drep, Brother, DrauI

II your road is soft or rough,
Drag. brother drag
Once or twice will be enough.
Drag. brother. drag.
Wheels won't sink into a rut
Every time you strike a cut.
Teams won't worry If you'll but
Drag. brother. drag.
'Twon't take long to fix your road.
Drag. brother drag.
If you'd pull a bigger load.
Drag. brother. drag.
It means dollars in the end,
Saved on teams, my friend,
So to this your best Ear lend
Drag, brother. drag
-Pawpaw lMich) Bazoo.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Erin's Attractions

The people of England still have a
vague idea that Ireland is inhabited by
strange, black visaged people who lie
behind hedges and shoot at strangers.
But one may prophesy that within ten
years Ireland will be one of the most
popular summer resorts in the world.
1t has the scenery. the romance and
the MISREPRESENTATION Town and
Country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Bad HIGHWAY BuiIdinu.

A road engineer puts it this way:
'~'There ought to be law to stop fools
building highways. This idea that the
outer edge of highways dirt and
stone. all-should be thrown into the
center of the read ought to entitle the
people who dc 1t to ninety days in
jail"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Bill Was Boss,

'You own this automobile, 1 be-
lieve?"
Il pay taxes on it,
THAT constitutes ownership. doesn't
it,"
You couldn't make my hired man
see it that way"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Two of a Kind.

81 say, old chap. loan me Eve, will
yOu?"
Sure. Delighted-if you will first
do me a favor"
81 am your man. What is it?''
"Loan me a ten
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Explained.

He couldn't read a single line.
He couldn't spell a word,
And yet he was the smartest chap
OF whom the world had heard.
How could he be SO wonderful?
You'll know when you've been told.
We got it from his mother straight
He was just three days old.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
This Queer World.

81 wonder why that couple look s p
happy"
They were just married" 70
"Oh, see. And this other pair COM
ing so bithely along here-they were
just married. too. | presume?"
'Oh, no; not at all.'
Weren't they?"
'No; they were just unmarried"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
Riqht to Order,

"What is your defense?" asked the
lawyer.
What would you suggest?" demand
ed the accused
Have you an alibi?"
NO but | can get one. My wife is
mighty handy about making those
things"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-20
SAVING Trouble,

Jimmie, you ought TO learn to spell
now when you are young"
Huh. What's the useY'
80 you will know how when you
grow up"
Say, I'm engaged to a stenogra-
pher."