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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

Urban We yaunt ourselves. there is
always something pagan in our deeper
recolleCtions OF the open spaces Of life.
Aveuue1 and streeted with that rec
tangularit.' wherewith the commission
ers OF 1905 sought to make all the ways
OF Manhattan straight, we yet recall the
summer calm OF roads fetlock deep in
dust. the enticement OF green lanes
trickling aside under pleasant leafy
shade. We are not far from the village:
our thoughts, at al, times OF pious fam
iiy reJoiCings. turn to some ancestral
home, the home of possibly no more
remote pgogenltors than grandparents.
The town could not find lasting con-
tentment in the village. perhaps all the
more on that account II holds warm
the sentimental appeal OF the village.
But the village has another outlook
upon life. The competent and the in
competent. the adventurous spirit and
the neer do well alike have felt the call
or have Yielded to the drift to the
greater and more hasy opportunities
Of the town. The village. therefore, il
Laodlcean. Is OF the middle safe class
Its pride Is in its burial grounds and in
its wanderers. in it's past and in pres
cnt which belongs TO 1t only in the pride
Of origin.
These are the two motives which
pleasantly interlace in the village his
tory offered by the Rev. Or. EpwAEp A.
COLLIER In his volume 4 History Of
KiRderhooL &C. T. Putnam's Sons).
There il much more on the title page,
but 1t will he relief to photography to
forge the itallc citation. for The quality
OF the history is explained as from
aboriginal days TO the present time. in
GLIDING the story of the early settlers.
their homesteads. their traditions and
their descendants; with an account OF
their civic. social political educational
and religious life" Yet Undertook ~
but a tiny pace.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

tries, States and large cities inevitably
come first. In the articles on Arctic
and Antarctic discovery the news that
either pole has been discovered must be
noted. Advance In science called for
reconstruction OF the articles on ArchR-
ology, on Babylonla and on Cuneiform
Inscriptions, and of that on Biology:
Architecture" now comprises descrip-
ton OF the Woolworth tower, Concrete"
that OF great development, and Base
balr' and Dancing" OF sundry recent
changes. These are merely specimens
OF the improvements picked out at hap
hazard. In few cases we have noticed
that revision has not improved the
articles; some have been condensed too
much, and In one specific instance an
excellent article on the Dictionary has
been broken up and scattered, leaving
the remnant in an unsatisfactory form /.
the reviser has gone out of his way to
turn Larousses "Dictionnaire Univer-
sci" into a feminine, though Il was right
in the original.
The use Of fullface type instead OF
small capitals for the breaks In the long
articles is a decided Improvement. The
illustrations are of the same general
character as in the first edition: many
are of assistance in understanding the
text. but many others are purely ornA-
mental pictures which do no harm. but
hardly belong to a work of reference
With the maps it Is another matter:
there are plenty of these and they are
by no means satisfactory. They follow
the tradition to which even the best of
American publishers cling. that any
thing Will do for a map in an expensive
work. With the large page and some
attention to the improvements to car
tographic work which has been made
In Germany and other countries and in
the United States Government depart
ments, improvements which include
cheap reproduction. an immensely
greater amount Of information might
have been conveyed more clearly and
at no greater expense. An encyclopedia
is not an atlas OF course, but here was
q chance to demonstrate practically one
great typographical advance of modern
times.
The New International" promises in
its improved edition to continue as the
most convenient encyclopedia in the
American market. The thin paper is
perfectly satisfactory for private pur-
poses for the size of the page is not
too large; IL may not be any more suit
able for the constant use in libraries
and other institutions, in which en-
perience with other cyclopedias and
dictionaries has shown the advantage
Of thick paper. The saving in space,
however is serious consideration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

forth the several grants. Small won
der that they overlapped and confiicted
after passing through the crude con-
veyanoing OF the age II was not un-
til Martin Van Buren, was a practl-
toner at tho local bar that these liti-
cations were brought to a compost
ton. Yet through all the records which
DR.. Collier has digested for our infor-
nation there runs a fine spirit OF the
spirit Of Cancellation accompanying
sturdy purpose of maintaining the
right OF the individual In the final
trials the key which unlocked des-
perate tangle was found in the estab-
lishment OF a certain line whose dlrec-
ton was not in dispute but whose ex-
tent was the theme OF controversy.
This line once satisfactorily estab-
llshed congeries of holdings resting
upon Il as a base became clear. This
line was recorded in its initial deed as
about quarter of an hours walk
according 10 my walking" II IL a
very honest community where It Is
possible to reduce such distance to rods
and feet and pass clear title in court.
The first accurate contribution to the
demogrlphy OF Klnderhook IL recorded
In the first census. 1890. The enumera-
ton shows $50 heads OF enumerable
families. slaves 63S. total population
OF 1861. No fewer than slxty-one OF
these families are listed az comprising
ten or more head. exclusive OF slaves.
The true patriarch was Abraham J.
Van Week. with fourteen, followed by
John Pruyn and Abraham Mace. with
thirteen in family; nine families num-
bered the even dozen. fifteen families
grouped eleven about the board and
squeezed the beds. The African slaves,
in number 62s. were held by ia own
ers. not quite four apiece on the aver
age; twelve owners held more than
ten slaves in their quarters and two
Van Alstlnes held pieemlnerce, Abra-
ham ]. with eighteen and Philip with
sxteen. In the assessment roll Of 1909
seventy mine citizens were assessed on
real property amounting tn Il, 900 or
over. the New York pound being reck-
oned at $3.50: the three great land
owners were John Van Als;yne. as
sessed at $4,000: William p. Van Ness.
at 10000. and Philip Van Alstyne at
$4,000. Wealthy as they may have been
in lands, the personal return shows how
little money there -gas in circulation;
but thirteen are assessed for property
in four figures.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03
HARVARD WAR Library.
uniNsysity Collecting Material pe"'
ing with European Conflict

with the idea OF forming a working col
lection OF material for future historian
OF the great war the Harvard LAhraV
forces are collecting all available data Oh
the subject, covering war maps from var>
ous sources. the books that appear from
time to time. files of papers from tho Wu
zone ana from neutral countries and mo
official dispatches OF the bell'gereht ma
tions.
A set OF the notes Of tho Amerlssn co',
ony in Munich during the early days o.
the war, and the daily papers OF Lurerhel
Zurich and Geneva for the same neTo',
have been given the library by alumni
who We're abroad at the outbreak oi nov
tilties. Such material as has alread,
been accumulated IL nj the service o.
students. and the library Is appealing Y,
graduates for other data that may pa
service
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03
stevenson. Book OnciaIIy Hurnst

Not many literary men IN moder,n
times have had their writing onic.an
burned, though We remember ms
Froude's Nemesis OF Faith was 'iIv
rally iucineratcd" in the fireplace o' An
oxford college -,
II. l.. Stevenson stands IN tho G!ss.
succession Of the "men uf burned A'om
and Samoa has remembered tho iN'0V
eth anniversary OF his death u W.
1892, says the London ChrouicI" ma 4,
wrote the "Footnote 10 History from
homo in samoa which was tn"u 't''J,
oally under German control me Wo
appeared in the TauchntG edition W.
seized upon and promptly burned =" %
der Of the German Government
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

still in the pulpit. Far from It in his
moralizings for he did not undertake
the masslns of the formal material for
this work until he has retired from his
active duties, this has been the recrea-
ton OF lis leisure. When he notes in
the, record Of the building OF his own
church the somewhat hearty amount OF
rum which went TO the refreshment OF
the pious laborers il is with no word
OF reproof OF the vice OF intemperance
but rather with a smile tolerant OF the
other times and other manners. 1t is
10 in all things. his comment is mellow,
he has a ready excuse. his attitude is
that OF the historian who must record
the fact even though he disapprove.
Tho expanded title shows how much
is covered in this volume: far more
than Is to be brought within the
compass OF any such notice IA this. A
few OF these themes may prove inter-
esting here. They may serve TO direct
attention upon a work which will surely
he treasured by all the wandering chill
dren OF the Children's Corner and which
possesses n charm which will hold the
interest OF many to whom Undertook
is an unconsldered name.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-23

What hours do telephone operate
for motherhood? Would it help the I
hours were reduced and their pay inc
How about the men who build 81
their families? What becomes of th
How many children are running t
the Field fortune?
How much is the Field fortune
and crime?
How much is it responsible for ]
suggest that young Field get
Vice Commission, appointed by the Ia
Of Chicago's eminent men and womt
between low wages and the social e7
In short, let this young man m
much he is made responsible by the /
employees working for the Field estat,
bodies Of thousands Of men, women
If he starts out on his business ca
MAN. Blackstone dinners may make
80
U. S. COMMISSION TO REGULATE
ARMED MINE GUARDS
New York, Jan. 23.-Welfare work
among employees of big corporations
was the topic which the United States
Commission on Industrial Relations
began to develop at it's hearings to-
day.
Chairman Walsh of the commits
sion indicated that his body in form
ulating recommendations governing
the shipping of armed guards for
properties affected by strikes from
one state into another. This angle
Of the strike question was brought
forcibly to the commissions attention
by the recent clash between imported !
strike guards at Roosevelt, n. J., and |
employees of fertilizer plants there.
Speaking before large audience |
of the Peoples Institute last night, !
Walsh favored government owner
ship of mines, railroads and telegraph |
and telephones.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-23

CUTTING PHONE WIRES
Three men who, according to De-
tective Sergeant Lodge of Englewood
station, were cutting Chicago Tele-
phone Co. wires at 64th and Higgins
ST., were arrested after chase in
which several shots were fired, early
today.
Charles McGardy. one Of the trio,
was shot in the left arm in his at
tempt to escape. He was taken to
the Bridewen Hospital The others,
giving the names VIII Hoffman and
Frank Miller, were locked up.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-23
POPE ASKS GERMAN LENIENcE

Rome, Jan. Instrumentation
that the Germans in the future Eek
ercise more moderation in their de-
vastatiOn and respect priests and
churches in Belgium" was made by
Pope Benedict in addressing the con-
sistory yesterday. His admonitiOn
created a profound sensation here. !
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Two Dreadnaughts Program
Agreed On.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 10. Pro-
vision for the construction of two
great dreadnaughts, six torpedo boat
destroyers, l6 coast-defense subma-
rines, sea.going submarine, hos
pital ship, transport and a fuel ship,
at an aggregate cost of $50, 1853, 1928, is
made in the naval appropriation bill
as agreed upon today by the House
Naval Committee. All told, the bill
carries $145, 500, 600, of which $22,-
$685. 1898 is appropriated directly for
new construction.
While the construction program
falls far below the plans urged by
Representative Hobson and other ad.
vocates of larger navy, it includes
the two battleships asked for by Sec
rotary Daniels and provides for more
auxiliaries than the Secretary had
contemplated.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Henry County Pays Off Last .
Railroad Bonds.

/ The County Court has called in fol
payment the last installment of Sl4,.
600 OF old railroad bonds. These
bonds are 4 per cents, and regularly
mature on September LIST. The court
anticipates no difficulty, howev.r, in
securing them for payment at this
time.
This will clean up the last vestige
of the old railroad debt of Henry
county, which has been hanging over
the county since about 1870.
The face value of the debt, origi-
nally over 500, 900 was finally COM
promised at rs cents on the dollar,
the new bonds being issued in the
sum Of about 1855, 900. These have
been refunded from time to time at
a saving to the county, and the pay
ing off process which was not under
taken in earnest uni a few years ago,
has since been very rapid. Henry
County Democrat.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Tells of q Bank Fagin.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. l6.-John
E. Kornfeld Jr., former book-keeper
for the Mercantile Bank here, was
arrested today and detained at police
headquarters pending the investiga-
tion of an alleged Discrepancy in his
accounts amounting to 5000.
Kornfeld confessed, according to
the police, that he co-operated with
a lawyer Of this city in a scheme by
which the bank was robbed system
atically.
! The lawyer involved by the al
legged confession was questioned by
the police today. Kornfeld said the
lawyer taught him how to falsify his
books and kept the greater part Of
them.
Discrepancy was discovered when
the Mercantile Bank was absorbed BY
another bank here . few days ago.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Mira w. II. Charters Entertaina
the Womens Club.

The Womens Social Club held al
all days session at the home OF Mrs
w. H. Charters Sr. on last Thursday
in honor of Mrs. Maybelle Smith, the
morning was spent in conversation
and general good time. and at the
noon hour all were invited into the
dining where a sumptuous dinner
awaited them and all did justice to the
good things before them.
After dinner all adjourned to the
parlor where the meeting was called
order by President Vansant who ex-
planned that Mrs. Myrtle Herman and
Miss Myrtle Keeble had arranged for
a kitchen shower for Mrs. Maybel
Smith, who was the first bride in the
club and that the articles would now
be presented and they were, amidst
much good advice and more merri-
ment. After Mrs. Smiths speech Of
appreciation to the club for their sub
stantial good will the meeting pro-
ceeded.
Roll cali was answered by current
events the question of Modern Rural
Schools and the relations Of parents
and teacher was taken up led by Mrs.
Vansant who empathized the fact that
parents were greatly in fault for their
failure to interest themselves more in !
school work.
The following new members were
added; Mrs. Allene Herman. Mrs. l.
N. Smith, Mrs. Eta Carroll and Mrs.
Lulu Fergeson.
1t was voted to celebrate President
Vansant's birthday with an oyster
supper on next Thursday night. The
then adjourned to meet again
in two weeks with Mrs. Porter. Those
present were. Mesdames; -Vansant,
|. N. Smith, Katie Porter, Chambers,
Cora Keeble, Lula Fergeson, Jennie
kegries and children, Sadie Anthony,
Myrtle Herman, Idclle keele, Lola
Young Janetta Mccormack and Allen
hermann, Misses Cora Borland,- Ada !.
iatlin and Myrtle Keeblc, William "a
md Maybel Young.
LOLA YOUNG,
Corresponding Secretary.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Mrs. A. E. Lyle Dead.

Mrs. A. E. Lyle, age 10 years an,
g months, died at her home il
this city Sundays January 49,, 1915
after an illness of several months.
She was born in Westfield, Ohio
May IA, 1874, and in September 1874,
was united in marriage to the late
DIT. x. E. Lyle. Three children, Mrs.
Anna Lyle Hill, Mrs. Rex Heinlein
and Park Lyle survive.
Mrs. Lyle was a devoted member
of the Universal church.
The remains were taken to Rich
Hill Monday afternoon where services
were held and interment made.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Daniel NJ. Douxfass.

Daniel M. Douglass, age 50 years
died at his home east of this city
Tuesday, January 19, 1916.
Daniel Douglass was born in Ken
lucky. January I, 1923 and was there
reared to young manhood. In 1870
he was united in marriage and to
this union were born ten children,
nine OF whom survive. He came to
Bates county, where he has since re-
sided, In April, 1883.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
R. n. Talbert were held 1t the resi-
dence Wednesday afternoon and in
tcrment made in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
/. .. O. F. Celebrate 47th
Anniversary.

Bates Lodge No. 1870 l. o. O. F.
celebrated its 47th anniversary Mon.
day evening with as fine supper as
was ever served at a banquet in this
city.
The Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and
their guests met in the spacious lodge
rooms Of the Odd Fellows and Ma
sons in the Fraternal Inn building at
7:30 o'clock and for an hour enjoyed
delightful music by the Allen orches-
ira. At $50 the doors to the dining
room were thrown open and the
banquet was served, and such a
spread it was, chicken, dressing,
several kinds of salad. potatoes,
baked beans. pickles, meat loaf, rel
ishes, cakes, pies, fruits, and coffee.
Over four hundred plates were
served.
The speakers Of the evening were
Rev. R. M. Webdell, DR.. C. H.
Ticknor and Mrs. Emma Allen, who
made entertaining and highly in
structive talks upon Odd Fellowship
and the Rebekah degree.
The Times congratulates the Odd
Fellows and their sister lodge upon
the hospitality and good fellowship
of their members.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Bill to ReOrganiZe
Militia Submitted.

Jefferson City, Mo-, JAN. IA -
Representative Whitesides introduced
today bill to revise the military code
of Missouri to make it conform to
the requirements of the Federal Gov
eminent for the organized militia.
The measure is to take the place of
the old law and is designed especially
to make the National Guard organiza-
tions to conform to the requirements
Of the War Department, thereby Sc
curing Missouri's share OF the funds
allowed by Congress. Among the
provisions of the bill are:
Elimination of divisional formation
and officers thereof.
That the chief clerk in office Of the
Adiutant General shall be detailed
from officers of National Guard.
That military council shall report
actions and recommendations direct
to the Governor.
Consolidation of pay, subsistence
and quartermaster departments, into
Quartermaster corps, in line with
United States Army regulations.
That officers of Medical Corps, be
appointed from those sections of the
State in which are located the troops
to which they they are detailed.
Creation of reserve list for super
numerary officers under age Of "a
years.
That board Of inquiry shall be ap-
pointed by the Governor.
Elimination of discharge in the
interest of the service" for certain
offences.
That enlisted men shall receive dis
charges on own request.
Elimination Of all courts except
courts Of inquiry and general courts
martial.
Service Of copy Of charges and
specifications against officer or en-
listed man in absence of accused by
posting copy Of same for period
Of 10 days in armory Of organization
of which a member.
Relative rank Of commissioned Of
ficers to be determined by length of
service.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Presbyterian Church.

Bible School Gas.
Public worship II.
Young Peoples talk "Forgiving
Tresspasses. +"
Sermon, Goods Providental Care. !"
Junior c. E. 8 p. m.
Senior C. E. $50 p. m.
Public worship 7:3O. Sermon
Gideon. the Sign Seeker. All who
are interested in the study of the
Bible will be interested.
Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening.
Wednesday evening the Workers
meeting.
Everybody cordially invited. !.
G. H. Ticknor, Minister.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Christian Church.

Bible school 9:45 a. m.
Communion service and preaching
ll:W a. m. Sermon Dividing thu
Word of Truth.
Junior Christian Endeavor. 2:3O p
m.
Senior Christian Endeavor 6;3C
p. m. "Favorite Characters in the
Bible and Why led by the Bible
school superintendent.
Preaching 7:3 p. m. THE Law
and the Gospel" Miss Cora Allen
will sing.
r. NJ. Talbert, Minister.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Mrs. Julia Pierce Dead.

Mrs. Julia Pierce, for many years
resident Of this city died at the
home of her son-in.law in Terre
Haute, Ind. Mrs. Pierce once con.
Quoted boarding house in this city
several years ago where the Frater.
nal Inn is now located.
The remains were brought to this
city Monday and after funeral ser.
vices at the M. E. Church South were
inferred in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Harmon G.. Hill.

Harmon G. Hill, aged 70 years,
departed this life at the home Of Tay.
lor Hulen Tuesday, January 10, 1915,
as result of stroke of paralysis.
His wife survives.
Funeral services conducted by
Rev. R. M. Talbert were held at the
residence Wednesday morning and
interment made in Oak Hill cemete.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
Death of r. D. williams.

R. D. Williams, 81 years old, died
this morning at his home, 2426 East
Twelfth Street. Two sons, David A.
and G. F. Williams survive. Funeral
services viii be at 2 O'Clock tomor-
row afternoon at the home. Burial
will be in Elmwood cemetery. kan
sas City Star, Wednesday, Jan. Is.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
We Have Moved

Our fine line Of Sayers & Scovill bug
gies from our store-room on South
Side Square to our Garage on Sonth
Main Street Come in and see q,
Buy Tie boy Sayers Z Scovill bog
" for Christmas and zee him smile.
. Mcfarland Z Sons
Phone IS South Main Street,
Butler, No.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-01-21
CITY:BONDs AWARDED.
J. B. Walton Completes Final Details
and Tenders Council Certified
Check,

'igs Il x.
! j. B. Walton, rendered certified
check for 1880 b the city council
Friday night after closing up the
necessary details for taking over the
city's waterworks bond issue and a
resolution was unanimously adopted
awarding him the issue.
/ Mr.. Walton win take over the
bonds Immediately upon their APP
proval by the city's attorneys.
Under the terms of his bid Mr..
Walton purchases the entire issue Of
SIS, 600 at par with interest to date Of
delivery.
Infant Child of DR.. Mulkey Dies.
The infant child Of DR.. and Mrs. H.
E. Mulkey Of this city died in Kansas
City Friday while DR.. Mulkey and
family were enroute home from COL
orado.
DR.. Malkey, Mrs. Mulkey and
children went to Colorado several
weeks ago in the hope Of benefittinQ
the formers health. The baby be-
gan to fail and it was found that the |
child was unable to stand the high
altitude, Shortly before reaching |
Kansas City on the way home, the
little one was taken much worse and
lived only few hours.
The remains were brought here
and funeral services were
held and inferment made Sunday.