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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
HITTING THE PENSION ROLL
How the Little Fracas with spain
served TO FRtten the
Roster.

The recent report OF the commissioner
OF pensions brings out the startling fact
that within thirteen years OF the close
of the war with Spain, and eleven after
the subsistence OF the Philippine insurrec-
ton, there are no less than 2SSSS invalid
soldiers Of these wars on the pension
rolls. In addition to 3,O32 dependent moth
ers, 523 fathers, nine brothers and sis
ters, t,2l7 widows, and 327 children. In
all. there are 2S, 400 pensioners as re-
suit of these wars-actually n larger
number than there were soldiers In the
regular army at tho outbreak of the war
with Spain, and probably 10000 more than
there were troops before Santiago.
In addition there were S.2S6 Spanish
war claims pending on Juno 80, 1911. Al
ready we have paid out $St.142,97e37 In
pensions for services against the Spanish
and I'ilipinos, as against a total OF S45,
s5s,O2l.19 paid for pensions to the war
riors of 1879, and s45, 279. 6S6.sJ expended in
the support of veterans OF the Mexican
war during a period OF sixty-five years.
Now, when IL is considered that active
hostllitles against Spain did not last over
three months, with only one large battle
1T would not have been called that In
the civil Wharf.-The sum already expended
seems little else than stupendous for the
srvces rendered.
Today there are stllI 1853 penslone,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Minority Report on
Coal HarbOr Charge
Scores COnSpirators

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15-The sudden
ending of the inquiry into the charges
that the government had allowed a
monopoly of the coal harbor at Controller
Bay. Alaska was roundly scored in the
republican minority report of the house
committee on Interior department ex-
penditures filed today.
The republicans said that common de-
cency IL not justice, would have demanded
some investigation to expose those re-
sponsibIe for the fabrication of the so
called "Dick to Dick" letter, alleged to
have been written by Secretary OF the
Interior Ballinger to Richard S. Ryan,
the latter supposedly representing the
Guggenheim interests.
The minority report said this expose
should have been permitted even If the
democratic majority was unwilling for
partisan reasons to "exonerate the secre-
tary of the interior and other high Off
Gals of the unjust charge"
And so the whole fabric of fabrication,
suspicion and downright falsehood on
which the investigation was based falls
to the ground" says the minority report.
1t also urged a thorough inquiry 50 as to
locate the guilty persons and have some
punishment melted out to them and Ito
deter others who may employ false
hoods and duplicity in assaillng official
character"
1.-THE action of the majority Of the COM
mittee." 1t said, "can have but one effect
that Of shielding the perpetrator of the
libel and throwing protection around who
ever through malice inspired the cowardly
attack upon the president"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Objects to
Questions Asked by
LOrimer Committee

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Edward Hines
the millionaire Chicago lumberman, who
is said to have helped put Senator Lori
mer over" at Springfield, was again a
witness before the senate Lorlmer COM
mittee today. but did not long remain on
the stand Mr. Hines had been recalled
by the committees counsel for further
questioning as to just what happened in
a private room of the Union League club
in Chicago, March q, 1909.
Mr. Hines was belligerent and when he
did not like question demanded that II
be stricken from the record Hines is al
legged to have met other men at the club
to help raise a supposed fl00OOO fund to
insure Lorimer's election.
Hines and Elbridge Hanecy. Lorimer's
counsel successfully combatted the COM
mittees proposed line of inquiry today.
The committees attorneys announced that
they would call MIR. Hines third time.
NANNY" Abrahams, the "Bellwether'
of the Lee O'Neil Browne democrats in
the legislature at Springfield also was
recalled and cross examined. He admitted
that he made up his mind TO vote for
Lorimer when he learned that Browne
and other democrats were going to do
the same
Senator Jones asked IL he had received
any. money for his vote for Lorimer. and
Abrahams said he had not.
rs it true that you held up the ballot
ing for day because you couldn't get
enough money! asked the senator.
Not at ALL" returned Abrahams. They
had a story around that l had been Of
fered $500, but was holding out for 5000
and delayed the vote for a day on that
account. But 1t was not true"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Car of Christmas
Gifts Burned Near
Great Falls, Mont

HARVE, Mont. Dec. 15.-Whole COM
panies OF soldiers were annihilRted and
countless animals, wild and domestic
persisted when mail car on the Great
Northern railroad took fire between
Harve and Great Falls today. All the
casualties were duo to the progressive
ness OF Santa Claus I'm abandoning tho
old. reliable reindeer team for the swifter
lightning express. The fact that tho
soldiers were OF tin and the animals OF
wood will soften only partially the grief
OF the settlers children to whom the
Christmas packages were mailed by
eastern friends.
The car was loaded with second and
fourth class matter and carried no pos
tai clerk. Its interior was a mass of
flames when the fire was discovered, The
engineer threw tho throttl ewide open IN
a race for the nearest water tank and
at Big Sandy the burning car was flooded.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
BRITONS BAR AMERICAN MEAT
Packers Cannot Bid on Army Con-
tract Until Suits Are. Settled,
ARMOUR REFUSES TO COMMENT
Notice Says bids VIII Not he Con-
sidercd ~ Lone "a Meat Kings
Are Under Enasctment
at Home.

LONDON, Dec. 15.--Tho British govern
ment has decided to exclude the Ameri-
can meat packers against whom prosecu-
tons have been instituted In the United
states from rendering for contracts for
tho supply of meat TO the British army
and navy. pending the settlement OF suits.
The decision OF the government Is due
to the opposition of labor and advanced
radical members OF Parliament to the
American trusts.
The contracts given out by the war Of
flee, which has hitherto been secured by
American firms. are now expected to 80
to Argentina meat packers.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

mand that murder shall be punished when
committed i'm The nominal interest OF
labor precisely as under any other cir
cumstsnces. I believe with all my heart
In the American workingman; l believe
with all my heart in organized labor. for
labor must be organized in order TO pro-
tect and secure its rights and therefore
with all my strength I urge my fellow
citizens. the American men and women
who earn their livelihood as wage work.
ers, to see that their leaders stand for
honesty. and obedience to the law. and to
set their faces like flint against any eff
fort 60 identify the cause Of organized
labor, directly or indirectly, with any
movement which in any shape or way
benefits by the commission OF crime Of
lawless and murderous violence"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

survivors OF the Mexican war. AS there
were perhaps ten times as many soldiers
enliste6 in 1S9S-l9OO as during the war
with Mexico, and they were mostly very
young men, we may confidently look for
ward to paying pensions TO at least 1000
persons fifty-two years hence for services
in Cuba and the Philippines. And then
the people wonder why the United States
must tax them so heavily directly and
indirectly New York Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

TINY HARE AND HIS FRIENDS. BY
A. L. Sykes. 2O4 Pp.A$l. Little, Brown 4
Company.
Tiny Hare was & wee baby hare VINO
lived at the edge of the wood and who
had all sorts of adventures, while his
mother was trying to teach him the vari-
GUS things a good little hare should
know. He had to learn that red fire will
hurt, that man is an animal to avoid
that dogs and cats are not proper play
mates and that disobedient little hares
are sure TO be punished.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Harmon Declines
to Attend Banquet;
Bryan Will Be There

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Governor
Harmon OF Ohio has declined an invita-
ton TO attend the Jackson day banquet
to be held here January & the day on
which the national democratic committee
meets The governor assigned no reason
W. J. Bryan has accepted an invitation
and Ii expected 10 speak at the dinner.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Armour Declines TO Talk.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.--J. ogden Armour,
president OF Armour & Co.. under in
dictment for alleged violation OF the
sherman antitrust act, admitted that the
Armour company had been notified that
It's bids for British army contracts would
not be accepted pending the settlement of
suits by the United States government
Mr.. Armour, however declined to in
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

goose girl who lives With the wicked
witch. The two children meet In the
Magic Forest and plan to wander forth
together TO see the world, then to return
TO the contented kingdom, where they
will reign as king and queen.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

RONJICssFS Under. OR THE ROYAL
FP. tf-E. HaFpFEs A. Br0thers1
rhe aushar- tsSfs the rOmAntie taIe Of
TIA royal etaEhdren-Ok Jhe kings som who
beAEss ths eaoyin8 ease and luxury OF the
contested kinPSOMA. and % the lovely
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

wooDsY NEIGHBoRs OF TAN AND
TICKLE. BY Charles Lee Bryson 2SO PIP.
S125 Fleming II. Revell Company.
Further adventures Of Tan and Tickle
and their tiny neighbors in field and Tor
est with whom they come in daily contact
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

THE AUTO-BOYS' CAMP, BY James a.
Braden. AIS PIP. 81. The Saaltleld fup-
fishing Company.
Four llkable boys with live inter
est In motoring are the heroes OF this
tale, which Will be interesting to the boy
reader.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

MOTHER WEST WINDS CHILDREN.
ny Thornton W. Burgess 2l3 Pp. 81 Lit
tlG, krOSn h CUmapany.
Joh8EHy CHUCK. Reddy Fox. Danny
14asdgW MBus<s Junper The Hare, Striped
caeynsHfsBs and l@Any OF their pinyma ties
nnsis and frol1s tATOuRh the long days
Smasr tins rule Of WISE ola Mother Nature.
BfrynA INA ou1 can fool
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

DORDd1aY DAINTY AT THE NOUN
TALSS. Re- Anay Brooks, pa PP. g. Lo-
tlsnAp, Ls'a a Shepard Cempanys
I'm thes V@a@ne Dorothy AMI h@r dearly
pNed PilnSmaute. Nancy Fs9Its, are taken
O. o well known aptea az a beautiful
SfoGHUafD TrzsTr. where are piso many
OF their ffseSrscsA
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

THE JAUNTS or JUNIOR. BY lillian
r. Hunt Harper 4 Bros
II n ftrs1 OF an a book OF photographs
OF a real boy-who is made to appear no
taller than "a lead pencil The pictures
show him bathing in a canary's bathtub
fishing IN the gold fish bowl, much taller
than himself racing over the keyboard Of
the IdAna. playing leapfrog over the salt
esalArs-and many other marvels.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

any way discuss the situation or Its eff
feet on the cases now being tried here.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

OTHER RHYMES FOR LITTLE
READERS. BY Wilhelmina Seegmiller.
n PIP. $1-2S. Rand. McNaliy & Co.
The entire book reflects the wholesome.
sunny spirit OF a gOOd-nAtured child. The
verses are divided into five sections, "In
Garden and Orchard ''In the Meadow"
Sea Songs" PLAY Times and AT
Home"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

THE MAGIC AEROPLANE. BY Mrs.
l.. r. 8. Henderson. % PIP. 81. The
Reilly & Britton Co.
A fairy tale which the little tots will
want to read over and over again.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

THE oNE-FOOTED FAIRY. BY Alice
Brown. 1S2 PIP. SIS. Houghton Mifflin
company.
The only collection of Miss Browns
fairy stories-selected from those which
have most delighted children.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

PINKY WINKY STORIES. BY Mar
garet johnson. Is Cents. Dana Estes &
Co.
This little book possesses the attractions
Of a story. game. picture book and puzzle,
all in one. The short narratives are re-
lated by means OF words and rebus illus
trations. which alternate cleverly on the
page and attract and please the eye Of
the child. as well as lmpart valuable in
formation.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

THE TENtCAN BY Dane Coolidge.
369 PIP. Sl,S5, A. c. McClurg & Co.
Another cowboy story, full OF action,
which pictures strikingly the stirring
events of the plains.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

fore only in instruments that cost
$3.50 or 5000, has now been de-
veloped.
Six hundred OF these machines
will be sold in Omaha before
Christmas.
In an undertaking of this mag
nitude many additional advant-
ages aside from the extraordinary
low price can be offered to each
buyer.
Twelve superb records, among
them selections like the famous
Rigoletto Quartet. and also the
Lucia SeXtet, for which two rec
ords alone many talking-machine
devotees have had to pay s13, will
be included with each machine
sold. Or buyers own selection of
records will he supplied.
This wonderful new talking
machine may be purchased on
terms of 81 cash and IS a month
until $50 all told has been paid.
No extras-
The machine and the records
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
New Books

Fiction.
HER ROMAN LOVER. by Eugenia
Brooks rockingham. PSI PIP. S26.
Houghton. Mlfflin Company.
This novel tells the story OF Anne War
rens winter in Rome. Anne, a beautiful,
sensitive and very perceptive American
girl, speedily falls in love with a young
Italian, not OF the nobility. but a gentle.
man, who passlonately woos her. The
portrayal of Gino Curatulo, the Italian
lover, and Of the background OF Roman
society, is mastery and convincing. while
Rome, herself, the Mistress OF the World,
has rarely been more impressiveiy used
in fiction. The plot OF the story as II
develops turns upon the deep chasm
which divides the Saxon from the Latin
in temperament and ideals.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

REDEEMED. BY Mrs. George Sheldon
Downs. SIS PIP. N.26. G. w. Dillingham;
Company.
This story deals with the problem OF
divorce, but the treatment OF the prob
lem is along new lines, and the element
OF romance pervsding the story adds to
the readers interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

THE INCORRIGIBLE DUANE. BY
George C. shedd. 1853 PIP. SIPS, Small,
Maynard & Co
A western story Of new variety. Wher-
ever Jimmy Dukane appears something
happens. He is sent out to Nevada by
his fond father, ostensibly for work. but
actually to be kept out of mischief.
Things begin to happen at once, but in
the end he meets a charming girl who
changes the course OF his life.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02

now, and it is time we were all get
ting ready to raise chickens and make
garden.
Mrs. w. G. Thomas spent Sunday
night with her mother, Mrs. Booth.
w. G. and Claude Thomas had a
little fire at their saw mill last week
in which they lost about 8 or 10 loads
Of wood ready for the stove.
We hear the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Wolfe has been
seriously sick, but is some better at
this writing.
Mrs. Henry Thomas has been on
the sick list for a few days.
Emery Short, Hugh Deems and
Clarence Baker went hunting last
Saturday night and caught two opos-
sums and one coon. From the looks
of Clarence he has been hunting
enough to do him whole year, the
other two were old hands at the busi-
ness. RAINBOW.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02

disc, 2-section harrow, Emerson
Standard mower and rake, Avery
corn planter and lO1 articles to mum.
er0us to mention.
Terms:-All sums of $40 and un.
der, cash. All sums over that amount
credit of 8 months will be given
without interest if paid when due, if
not so paid 8 per cent interest will be
charged from date. 6 per cent dis
count for cash. Purchaser must give
bankable note with approved security
before removing property.
MILLER & YOUNGBERG.
c. E. Robbins and Jeff McCombs,
Auctioneers.
Nelson Moudy, Clerk.
Lunch served by Ladies of Everett
Christian Church.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02
Public Sale!

We will sell at public auction at w
F. Miller's, known as the VIM. Stone
farm, 9 miles northwest of Adrian
and 8 miles southwest of Everett,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9Th, 1911.
Sale begins at 10 a. m.
The following described property:
70 head stock.
IL Head Horses and Mules: Pair
black mare mules, Is hands high,
coming 3 years old, broke. Pair
brown mare mules, Is 1-2 hands,
coming 8 years old, broke. Sorrel
brood mare, weight about 1900, in
foal to jack. Bay brood mare, COM
ing 9, bred to Bay Wilkes, weight
1900. Black gelding coming 3, we'll
broke, weight 1900. Iron-gray horse,
8years old, weight about 14OO. Span
bay horses, coming 10 years old,
weight about 14OO. Saddle horse,
weight about $50. Weanling mare
colt, extra fine, sired by Bay Wilkes.
30 Cattle: Including II mich cows
with young calves by side, 2 5-year-
old cows, will be fresh by date of
sale. The balance will be fresh early,
all are bred to No. 1, Shorthorn bull,
they are good stock and extra good
mixers; 13 steer and s heifer spring
calves. Coming 2 years old thorough
bred Shorthorn bull.
22 Head of Hogs: Including IA
head brood sows, bred to thorough
bred Poland China boar. Extra good
Poland China boar. Z shoats.
Grain: 800 to 400 bushels of corn
in crib. About 100 bushels fine seed
oats. Is tons timothy hay.
Implements: 2 wagons, an Avery
with dip top box, carriage, top buggy,
Case riding lister, 2 riding culiva-
tors, 8 walking cultivators, Moline
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02
Bates County Poultry
Association Elects Officers.

AT the annual meeting of the Bates
County Poultry Association held in
the circuit court room in this city
Friday evening, Jan. 27, the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
A. o. Yeoman; Vice Presidents, S.
W. Dooley, M. R. Lyle; Correspond
ing and Recording Secretary, Mrs. A.
R. Guyton; Treasurer, C. H. Burgess;
Directors, j. j. Mckee and Miss Aus
tin Rosser.
Entry fees for the next exhibition
Of the Association were fixed as fol-
lows: lst 81; End, Soc; 3rd, Csc; pen,
S.. The next show will be made by
comparison instead of score.
In accordance with motion made
and carried the next exhibition of the
Association will be held either the
last week in November or the first
week in December, 1911.
1t was also decided that the Bates
County Poultry Association become a
member of the American National
Poultry Association.
After adjournment E. C. Branch,
OF Lees Summit, NO., who served as
Judge during the recent poultry show
was called upon for speech and re-
sponded in an able and interesting
manner. Mr.. Branch made a most
entertaining and instructive talk on
poultry, subject upon which he is
thoroughly conversant.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02
In and Around lMaysburg.

Well, the spring3weather still con
tinues.
We agree with one of our brother
correspondents that Missouri is Ger
tainly going dry, as it seems as if il
can't rain only shower at time.
Francis Goodwin, who has been laid
up for some time with broken arm,
started to school Monday.
Mrs. Farmers brother, Charley
Steward, who has been visiting them
for several weeks, expects to leave
for his home in Kansas this week.
Mr.. Monte Simpson and wife visit.
ed at Mr.. Dales Sunday. y
Mr.. Brown who has been poorly
with the la grippe for some time
seems to be getting no better.
Mrs. Guy is on the sick list.
Mr.. Guy White and Farmer sawed
up Mrs. Dudney's wood for her Sat-
urday morning.
Mr.. Morland and family have moved
from our midst. We don't know
inst where they will locate.
DR.. Miller and wife are the proud
parents of a nice baby boy that came
to their house few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAuther expect to
move down close to Montrose some
time this week.
Mr.. Godwin's and Clark's visited
at Mr.. Cannon's Sunday.
Some of the ladies' in this locality
have hens setting. We suppose
garden making will be next if it con-
tinues so warm.
We are glad to hear we are to have
Ballard for central again.
Mr.. Randles butchered last week.
Miss Grace Guy spent Saturday and
with home folks.
Mr.. Farmer had his wood pile
sawed up Friday.
A NEIGHBOR.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02
Public Sale.

Having sold my farm, known as the
Low Simpson farm, 5 miles west and
3 miles north of Butler, | will sell at
public auction on
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1910
the following property, to-wit:
Mules-l span coming 8 year old
mare mules, extra good ones. span
coming year old horse mules, extra
large. One last spring mule.
5 head cattle-Two good milk cows,
both giving milk, one to be fresh
about March LIST, the other in June.
One yearling steer, two young steer
calves.
100 hogs-Consisting of 10 tried
brood sows, bred to farrow from
March 1 to March Is, 5 tried brood
sows bred to farrow in April, 6gilts
bred to farrow in March and April,
20 head of fat hogs, 20 head of fall
shoats weight from Is to 125 pounds,
80 head of winter pigs. These are
fine lot of hogs.
Grain, Hay, etc.-12OO bushels of
corn in granary, 100 shocks Of corn
in field, 100 shocks fodder with corn
on. 40 or so tons of timothy and
clover hay in barn and stack, stalk
fields.
Farm machinery-2 Black Hawk
corn planters with furrow openers,
l planter is new, being used one
season only; some good hedge posts.
one tongueless cultivator nearly new,
been used year. Other articles too
numerous to mention.
Sale Begins at 10 o'clock a. m.
Lunch on grounds.
TERMS:-All sums of SO and
under, cash, sums over that amount
8 months time with interest at 6 per.
cent from date, 2 per cent discount
for cash. All property to be settled
for before removal.
j. w. POLAND. |
Col. C. E. Robbins, Auctioneer.
Manning Wilcox, Clerk. l4t =
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02
Mulberry and Western Bates.

Henry Dykeman shipped carload
Of hogs to Kansas City of his own
raising Thursday.
DR.. j. C. Sageser made a business
trip to Pleasanton the first of the
week.
Harry Zimmerman, Of Lockwood,
Dade County, is visiting at the home
of his sister, Mrs. T. Maschoff.
John Hensley shipped car Of fat
porkers to Kansas City Tuesday night.
Henry Dykeman made a business
trip to Kansas City Thursday.
R. L. Nichols and family were visi-
tors at James Mains over in Linn
County Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Leiner had a
number of their friends as guests
Sunday. Those that enjoyed the day
with them were Rev. T. Maschoff and
family, Mr.. and Mrs M. Weiners and
daughter, E. Taute and family, Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. johnson, and Harry
Zimmerman.
Charles R. Bowman and E. Det-
wiler, Amoret's hustling real estate
men were in Butler on business
Saturday:
George B. Bohlken, Henry Dyk-
man and family, John Dykeman and
family were guests at R. Bohlken's
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Magyar were
visitors at Fred Ewbank's Sunday.
Rambler has had quite a tussel with
the Rheumatism the past week but
we are getting on top again.
Fred Mager. of Amoret, spent Sun
day with Albert Hensley.
Clark Taylor and family were
guests at DR.. j. C. Sageser's Sunday.
James Payne and family, ofAmoret,
spent Sunday at the home Of his
brother Arthur Payne.
There was large crowd at literary
night.
John Google, who has been quite
poorly since the first Of the year, is
able to be around again.
RAMBLER.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-02-02
Pleasant Gap.

Jess Campbell's wife is at Montrose
taking care of her aunt, Margaret
Campbell.
Bruce Haskins spent Saturday and
Sunday at Rich Hill with his uncle.
Will Williams spent Sunday with
Joe Haskins.
Born to DR.. and Mrs. Cumpton, a
boy.
Mrs. Newt. Carson and Mrs.
Hartrader spent one day last week
with DR.. Cumpton.
Frank Roof and family spent Sum-
day with Bob Adams.
Mrs. Boerlian, Clay Cumpton and
mother were at DR.. Cumpton's Sum-
day. =
Mrs. Haskins was at DR.. Cumpton's
Mrs. Alex Nafus and her two sons,
Oscar and Zelva, were driving along
when their team became frightened
at an automobile and broke the tongue
out.
R. B. Campbell made a business
trip to Butler one day last week.
A MISSOURI BOY.