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The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
Too Young 20 Paw AIimony.

To the Editor OF The Detroit Times:
The following in your issue OF Satur-
day. Feb. II, with it's novel point in
law" opens field to the ignorant lay
man beyond ordinary comprehension:
Johnny Prendergast, the we'll
known pugilist, whose wife. Goldie, is
suing Tor divorce, was before Judge
Hosmer, Saturday morning, TO show
cause why ne should not pay alimony.
ana was relieved from this duty after
his attorney. Sol Cohen, had raised a
novel point in law.
THE young fighter IL only 10. while
his wife is year younger. The attor-
ney contended that since he is under
age. and had never been emancipated
by his father, the court had no right
TO order him 20 pay alimony. as his
earnings were stiI1 the property or i1fs
parent After argument had been
heard on the matter. Judge Hosmer de-
cided he was without Jurisdiction. and
refused TO make the order for all
mony"
If Johnny" by virtue OF the lack
OF Jurisdiction OF the court ~ not COM
PEELED to pay "alimony." because he IS
under age" and his earnings belong 80
justified I'm refusing TO support any of
spring from such marriage. upon the
SAINT plea? Would the court sustain
such refusal?
Upon the same ground. would he not
be justified In refusing TO support the
girl whom he married?
Does not the fact that the state
grants him a license TO marry place
him then outside the Jurisdiction OF
his father In other words. does not
his obligation under such license
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
From Another Point of View

mars hog
~ The first robin probably turned and is still going
Will the oldest nhabtant please come forward
no" tue ies' Vi 10 Ano" 4NnoN Ooo" A''0'
should
he
the dynamite
they sidewalk
have front 8
keynot speechn icate still
discovered
He to
through.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
Had No Kick Coming

An old gentleman who was In the.
habit OF imbibing too freely was sit
ting one day on the veranda OF a viii
lage hotel at which he was regular
toarder. When dinner was ready the
dinner bell, large one such as are
used on farms, began to ring. A
SsTge dog happened to be psfss'fng by
just then, and, hearing the bell. he
stopped and raised his head as high
as he could and howled nervously
until the bell ceased ringing. The
cid gentleman looked at the dog a
moment as il Disguised with the
noise he was making, and then said:
What are you bowling about? You
don't have TO eat here. National
Monthly
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
Editorials By The People

ginning to realize the important fact
that they are In possession OF one for
midable weapon, weapon which,
when they have learned 10 use IL. VIII
forever DO away with the exploiting
system. That weapon is united action
and tie strength which comes from
solidarity. That this weapon is feared
IL shown In the fact that big BUSH
ness" while IL vii! negotiate with a
single labor union. absolutely refuses
TO deal with a combination OF these
organizations.
going on between the employers and
toe employees OF the Lawrence mills IS
not a matter which concerns the pub
lie, reflects degree OF selfishness and
ignorance which ought not longer TO
be condoned. Who but the people them
selves are responsible for system
which makes slaves OF a large proper
ton of the human family. which COM
pelS female workers to sell their bod
les TO supply the demand for vice. and
which dwarfs and ruins the children
OF the poor? Who but the people are
responsible for the protective tariff and
other pernicious legislation which en-
able the few TO amass wealth at the
expense or the many who produce IT.
Who but the people permit the owners
~ mills, mines and factories TO pay
their employees only one-fourth OF what
or, in other words, just enough 10
Keep them in working order?
Tho strike in Lawrence emphasizes
the fact that In struggles between cap
ltal and labor the advantage Is all on
the side of the former. IL also shows
that responsibility for the present day
labor troubles is not confined TO en-
ployer and employe
ELIZA BURT GAMBLE.
Detroit. Feb. 81. 1912.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
How It Happened.

do you think any girl ever pro-
poses In leap year, as they say -Ien=
nie?" he asked.
mot unless she 10 obliged to-" an
swered the maiden.
HIN! l hadn't thought OF that, "
Ne said, after a pause.
"But, George" she said, laying her
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

charge of the wire
less telegraphy ex-
periments now be-
ing conducted by
the aviators at
Augusta, Ga.
. .
Julius Mayer,
former New York
attorney general.
and who ia being
considered by the
president fors a
federal judgship
is charged by the
women OF his
state with being
responsible for the
impotency OF New
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

hand affectionately upon his arm and
looking into his eyes, you, am
sure, will never force me TO that
humiliation"
No-er-that is to say-of course
not +"
The ice was broken. and three min.
utes later George was Jennie's ac-
capitalization Telegraph.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

community miseraby
corporation corporation
that its conduct and the has treated the public
Not however among city regarded
the and representative citizens there always be found
the defenders of apologists for this kind corporation
Sooner will this happen when boards trade taking the bit
proceeding against oppressive they
sagnaw-not to back later however but KEEPS
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
! 81 GINA w HAS 'ENl, ALSOI

On the grounds that the Pere Marquette railroad hOpessy
earnings interest
high and that the
unable satisfactory service the directors of the board OF
Saginaw decided few days petition the encouragement
property provide its operation the
of shippers and petitioned.
This backed by financial commercial and manufacturing
Interests representing millions of dollars
Conditions pronounced ntOlerable
Pere Marquette engines failing.
a freight shortage bkades congestion and what
not
49, Business seriously handicapped.
The petition the aOrneygeneral Office cites the company Is IN
liabilities aggregate $l25 000 while the assessed val
debt increased within the last
fonr years until it reaches $20,00000o
about claimed since Morgan Co. secured
control Of the road.
It asserted that there $5o00OO the current
falling due July to Morgan
.b meet which provision has been made
taking the bull by the
lorna resulted quite general opinion Michigan that Saginaw
city right dealing with corporation
that was giving the city the worst Of it.
But this week the up meeting
meeting by frad CATS
every oty's misfortune
Resolved Saginaw approve
the purposes of the directors Of the board Of trade
facilities
che conveniences the people Saginaw and the public require
the board trade dcm the the board Of trade
proceedings be taken against the Pere Marquette railroad
ground that the is nsorent and with
the Of its franchises position of hostility
nnfriendiness towards that company
meaning while things
represented ought could better nothing
injure the feelings corporation though the
private corporation might the
putting Saginaw the bum.
Poor Saginaw.
We sympathize with her here Detroit
She has the fellow who in favor always of settling
price"
resolves approve the the of
trade up the point of getting results.
At which point those Detroit who have weaed of playing the
freezing
that the Detroit United railway dividends
fail the support of the whose full cooperation
bring RESULTS
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
what Else Did Liucoin say,

To the Editor OF Tne Times
whether OF not the world would be
vastly benefited by a total banishment
from, it OF all Intoxicating liquors
seems now not AN opcE question.
Three-fourths Of mankind confess the
affirmative with their tongue ana |
believe all the rest acknowledge IL in
their hearts"
And on the last day OF his life, he
said 10 Major Merwin:
"Merwin. we have cleared a colossal
job; slavery is abolished. The next
great question will be the overthrow
and suppression OF the legalized liquor
traffic. and YOU know that my head,
my heart, my hand AMI my purse viii
so into the conflict for victory. In
1912. less than a quarter OF n century
ago. / predicted that the day would
come, when there would be neither
slave nor a drunkard in the land
have lived 10 see one prediction full
rlfed, 1 hope 20 live to see the other"
Sincerely,
" X BESHGETOOR.
Harbor Beach. Mich, Feb. 10. 1912.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

lorks child labor laws.
:Irs. Mary Armour, known in pro-
hlbition circles in her own state as
the Georgia cyclone" told bunch
of United States senators that they
could learn lot" Her audience did
not agree with her.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

"erlancipate" him from mis- olad?'
II not. would the courts not then be
compelled TO disannul any and all such
marriages upon the mere application or
one OF other OF the contracting par
ties, or their parents, without arsu-
mcutP" Lay MAN.
Detroit Feb 2l 1912
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

Tests have shown that the air in the
crowded sleeping quarters OF modern
warships Is purer than in barracks or
average residences ashore.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22

Some children get to be IL years
old before they learn that their OATS
do not run the universe.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
About People.

Capt. Paul Beck, the Curtiss fier OF
ne army aviation school, has taken
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
The Hest I'm MICHIGAN.

To the Editor OF The Times have
taken The Times about year. and
want 10 say l think It's the best there
Ia In Michigan. I couldn't keep house
without The Times, and / am glad that
IL Is not afraid 10 stand out for the
truth. CONCENTRATIONS
c. BEEBEHISER.
X. r. u. No. 4.
Milford Mich Feb ol 1912
The Detroit times., 1912-02-22
Those Robber a. Fnrmers.

'. Z. BESHGETOOR
Harbor Beach. Mich. Feb. 10. 1912.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
Max Weiner Dead

Max Weiner, formerly one of the
leading business men of this city,
died at his home in St. Louis Satur-
day, August 3, after having been in
failing health for some time.
Mr.. Weiner was one of the early
residents of Bates county and for
many years was one of Buffers more
successful merchants. In later years
he became interested in the elevator
business and was one of the principal
stockholders of the Cannon Weiner
Elevator Co. Some months ago bad
health forced him to retire from act
i've business and after disposing of
his elevator interests, he removed
with his family to st. Louis where
they have since resided.
His widow and a daughter, Miss
Leah, survive.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Monday and interrnent was
made at Mt. Sinai cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08

publican ticket. His vote in the
country districts and in the cities is
uniformly heavy. He leads Murphy
and Quick by maiorities that can moi
be overcome.
For state treasurer on the Demo-
cratic ticket, Edmund P. Deal, is
leading in the country, while John B.
O'Meara is considerably ahead of him
in the St. Louis vote. The indications
are that Deal will get the nomination.
, For railroad and warehouse COM
missioner, RUDE Oglesby is leading,
with Bradshaw close second.
The race for encouragement is
very close, with Barker and McAllis-
ter running in the order named, with
Joseph P. Davis distant third.
William R. Painter is far in the lead
for acknowledgement on the Demo.
cratic ticket, and doubtless will be
nominated over Alexander R. Boone.
Vote is Small
The vote is not as large as had been
expected. The Republican ticket, es-
pecially, failed to attract the hoped.
for numbers. In Jackson county,
where the Bull Moose movement is
strong, the Republicans fell far short
of their normal vote. In Kansas City
the total vote probably will not run
over $4,000, and 1000 of these will
be for the Democratic nominees. 1t
is estimated that the third party
movement kept about 5000 Republi-
cans from the polls.
The vote in St. Louis, apparently,
will not come up to expectations, the
total probably running under 70, 600.
The Cowherd forces, who looked to
St. Louis for their heaviest vote, were
disappointed over this phase of the
primary.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
A Hadley Scheme.

Jefferson City, August 2.-Confi-
dental letters received here the last
few days from prominent Bull Moos-
ers in various parts of the state ex-
pose Gov. Hadley's latest political
trick. Before leaving on his last trip
to the Chautauqua circuit he laid
some wires that he did not think
would be soon, if ever, discovered.
In conference with certain appointees
he has been scheming artfully to have
former Roosevelt Republicans pretend
they are yet Progressive, enter the
Bull Moose caucuses and conventions
in sufficient numbers to control and
nominate a state ticket, as we'll as
choose presidential electors. He plans
then for the Bull Moosers to apply
to the secretary of state to have the
new state ticket put on the official
ballot and knowing the provisions of
the primary election law preclude the
legal filing of ticket at this date, he
advises his co-conspirators in the
scheme to bring a mandamus suit,
and gives assurance that the supreme
court will declare the primary law
unconstitutional and order the new
ticket put on the official ballot. This
being accomplished, a more interest
ing chapter is to follow. The nomi-
nee on the Bull Moose ticket for the
more important officers are to resign
and the committee are to substitute
the regular Republican nominees; a
few of the Republican nominees for
the lesser offices on the Republican
ticket are to resign and the cores
ponding nominee on the Bull Moose
ticket are to be substituted. Thus
the Hadleyesque scheme is to have
the same names appear on both the
Roosevelt and Taft state tickets.
Having shot to pieces the party
that elevated him into the executive
office, Gov. Hadley hopes by the
means described to restore the eoui-
librium and solidarity of his party in
Missouri. The scheme is as bold as
it is beautiful. There may be several
reasons why the scheme will not
work. One is sufficient. The SUI
preme court knows the law and will
refuse to be handled by Hadley as
pawns on his political cheese board.
His secret movements are not in COM
plete harmony with his authorized
public interviews, but the difference
only serves to illustrate the Jekyll-
Hyde character of the politician he
has always proved himself to be.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
Capital and Suplus 100000.

The Walton Trust Co. will increase
its capital to two hundred fifty thou.
sand dollars and have a cash surplus
fund of fifty thousand dollars, making
the capital and surplus three hundred
thousand dollars.
The business of The Walton Trust
Co. was started by Mr. VIM. E. Wal
ton more than forty years ago and has
grown year by year until now it is the
largest and strongest financial institu-
ton in this section of the country.
The business of the company has
grown so fast in the last few years
that the directors voted to increase
the capital stock to properly handle
its volume of business.
The company's loan field covers
twenty of the choicest counties in
Missouri, six counties in eastern Kan
sas and fifteen counties in eastern
Oklahoma.
The dividends to stockholders have
never been less than ten to twelve
per cent. annually and in addition to
this it has earned surplus of $780,
10000.
Recent connections made in the
east with trust companies and life in
surance companies make it certain
that the company will have practical
ly an unlimited amount of low rate
money to loan on farms.
With ample capital and an mex
haustible supply of funds to loan, as.
sures us that The Walton Trust Co.
will continue to increase its business.
There will be limited amount of
stock soldto customers and friends
of the institution.
For further particulars call on or
address
J. B. WALTON, Vice-pres.,
Butler, Mo,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
Clark is Renominated; Cole is
His Opponent

Montgomery, NO., Aug. 6.-Speak.
er champ Clark was renominated for
Congress in this district again TODAY
without Democratic opposition. Pros
ecuting Attorney Cole of Franklin
County was nominated by the Repub-
licans.
This makes nine times Clark has
been nominated without opposition.
All the candidates withdrew in his
favor after his defeat for the presi-
dental nomination.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08

great in this country, under Payne
Aldrichism, than in free trade Great
Britain.
Here is query that every protec'
ZIONIST in the land is invited to answer:
The United States official reports
show that the average wholesale
price of sugar in London averaged
two cents per pound less during the
last two years than in New York.
The Payne-Aldrich tax on sugar is
approximately two cents per pound
In England, sugar goes untaxed. Ii
the difference in price in the two
countries is not due to the tariff on
sugar, to what cause is it due?
Why Brown Sugar Disappeared
Perhaps you have noticed that the
old fashioned brown sugar, like. our
mothers used to cook with, has prac-
tically disappeared from the market.
This is reason. This reason con-
sists of a "ioker" in the Payne-Al-
drich tariff law, in the form of color
test known as Clutch Standard No.
49," When this test was fixed it
meant the barring out of the old fash
Toned brown sugar, cheap and good,
and that is why this brand of sugar
has disappeared from the market.
Whenever tariff bill is in the making
the agents Of the sugar trust are on
hand to see that the Clutch Standard"
is maintained, and they had no diff
Guilty in getting the makers of the
Payne-Aldrich law to accede to their
wishes.
Trusts Thrive Under Tariff
John Moody, editor of Moody's
and perhaps the greatest
financial authority in this country, has
prepared the following table which
shows how the trusts have increased
in number and capitalization under
the present system of excessive pro-
lection:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08

The management of the Butler Bell
Telephone office in this city has been
taken over by the Butler-Rich Hill
Telepone Elk. and Bell calls NAV be
made hereafter over the local phone.
The local and long distance service
given by the present management of
the local system is excellent and the
present arrangement will add greatly
to the convenience of its patrons,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Special Washington Correspond
ent of The Times.
By CLYDE II. Tavenner.

nv Clvde II. laVenner.
Washington, D. CA campaign
fund contributed wholly by the PEG
pie, and untainted by single dollar
of contribution from illegal trusts ano
monopolies!
This is the watcbword of Hon.
James T. Lloyd, chairman of the Ma
tional Democratic Congressional Com
mittee in starting in to raise cam
paign fund to carry on necessary or
ganization and educational work
looking toward the election of Demo
Gratis to Congress this fall.
The work of this committee in the
1910 campaign was something enorm-
Gus. Every Democratic candidate
for Congress in the United States was
given valuable assistance, and millions
upon millions of speeches, campaign
books, etc., were distributed, increas-
ing the number of Democratic work.
ers everywhere and creating vast
amount of Democratic sentiment. A
House of Representatives Democratic
by IS majority followed.
This committee is confronted with
an even more important campaign,
and is today wholly without funds as
result of its refusal to accept "easy"
money from special interests which
would be in position to expect legis-
lative favors should their contributions
be accepted for campaign purposes.
Every reader of this article can help
the cause of Democracy and good
government by contributing now
while the committee is badly in need
of funds. Whether your contribu-
ton is large or small, it will be used
to advantage for the Democratic cause
by the committee of Democratic con-
gresmen who make up the committee.
Checks or currency should be sent
direct to Hon. James T. Lloyd, chair
man, or Hon. H. D. Flood, treasurer,
of the National Democratic Congress.
sional Committee, Washington, D. C.
Contributions made earliest will do
the most good.
Protectionists Please Answer
The Republican platform reluctant
~ admits that there has been an in
crease in the cost Of living in the
United States, but seeks to exonerate
our system Of excessive protection
With the statement that prices have
increased all over the world. This is
true, but II il also true that the in
Grease has been more than twice a. |
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
Government Warns Against Ice


New York, July 3O.-The United
States photographic Office has sent
out caution" regarding the ice in
the north Atlantic.
Attention is invited" the caution
reads, ito the fact that much ice is
still met by steamers to and from the
St. Lawrence and that some of it is
likely to come south into the vicinity
OF the present lanes. The lowest lat
itude recently reached is reported by
the German steamer Rhein. Steam
ers should therefore keep the best
possible lookout"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
MAJOR NOMINATED.
Full State Returns Not Yet in. Will
be Close. Bates County for
Major by Nearly 800.

; Late returns from all over the state
indicate that Elliott w. Major will be
the Democratic nominee by plurali-
ty of from 5000 to 1000 over his op-
ponent, William S. Cowherd. The
rural districts came up strong for Mr..
Major, giving him majority which,
it is believed, will overcome Mr..
Cowherd's strength in the cities.
Kansas City gave the latter MAORI
ty of nearly 1900; and St. Louis 49,
600. Reports from jefferson City,
where the vote is being tabulated as
fast as it is possible to get it in, indi-
cate that the main Cowherd strength
has been counted and that the coun-
ties yet to be heard from are conced-
ed to be for Major.
Bates county gave Major plurality
of 254 on the returns now in and tabu-
lated, and it is conceded that the vote
not yet in will add further to his plu-
rality. Butler and Rich Hill gave
small pluralities to Cowherd, while
the country districts went substan-
tally for his opponent.
The County Ticket.
While the returns from some pre-
cincts are incomplete the result will
not be materially changed on the
state or county ticket. The county
nominees are:
Representative State Legislature:
Lucien B. Baskerville.
Judge County Court, North District:
w. F. Wolfe.
Judge County Court, South District:
Frank Fix.
Prosecuting Attorney:
D. C. Chastain.
Sheriff:
Harve johnson.
Treasurer:
John Stone. |
Surveyor:
Joseph A. Flammang.
Public Administrator:
w. D. Yates.
Coroner:
DR.. r. E. Crabtree.
The Republicans manifested but
slight interest in the primary and a
light vote was cast.
In The State
Houchin is running surprisingly
well in the state, and if Bolte doesn't
overcome his lead in the cities, will
finish third in the race.
Houchin carried Andrew county by
the following vote: Houchin, 265;
Major, 2l8; Cowherd, 206. This is
the first and so far, the only county
10 record a majority for Houchin.
Bolte has carried Franklin and
Warren counties.
Ball, according to the returns to
late, has not carried q county. Il
John c. Mckinley is undoubtedly /
for governor on the Re
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08

F. c. Dever of Rich Hill, editor of
the Western Enterprise, accompanied
BY his charming daughter, attended
the Chautauqua here the latter part
Of the week, and while in the city
favored The Times with a pleasant
call.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-08-08
House for Rent.

House for Rent.
8 room house, modern, furnished,
for rent. Across from high school,
DIR. E. G. ZEY,
H-h Butler, Mo.
A good leather purse, bill book,
card case or bill folder can be found
at Hess Drug Store. ssh.