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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

The Wednesday Coterie Club me,
last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Wesley Denton. Mothers Day was OBJ.
served BY appropriate quotations in
answer to roll call Interesting read
ines were given by Mrs. G. p. Wyatt,
and Mrs. E. N. Chastain. Mrs. w. E.
Walton read an excellent paper On
Fathers. =
AT the conclusion of business q
dainty luncheon was served.
Mra Emma Weiner Of St Louis
and Mrs. A. B. E1dwick Of Pawhusta.
Okla, former members, were visitors,
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20
Council PROCEEDINGS.

Council convened in regular session
with Mayor Cook present and presid.
ing, and all councilmen present. A.
ter reading of the minutes Of the pre-
ceding meeting, the council went into
executive session upon the considera-
ton of the employment of a light and
water supt., and the kind of meter to
purchase. Before the consideration
of the employment of the water and
light supt., the council, on motion
duly made and carried, fixed the sal.
airy of the superintendent at $l25 per
month, out Of which he was required
to employ competent assistant at the
office at all times during office hours,
who should be paid by the superin-
tendent out Of the above named sal
airy.
Proceeding to the employment Of
the water and light superintendent,
four applications, having been made
therefore, namely, ]. A. Jones,
George G. Bailey. ]. L, Fisher and
DR.. H. M. Cannon, after the second
roll call it appearing that Mr.. Fisher
had a majority Of the council, he was
duly selected for the place.
TAn >~....~su 4.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20
MO. PACIFIC OFFICIALS
VISITBUTLER
Vice President Robertson Predicts Era
Of Prosperity-Pays Tribute
to wilson. 49,

81
Vice President A. Robertson Of III
Missouri Pacific Railway, accompanied
by General Superintendent J. F
Murphy Of St Louis, Division Super
intendent j. NJ. Somers of Nevada
and Mr.. Hadley Of Boston, spent III
hour in Butler Wednesday morning.
i The party, who are making the
trip over the No. Pacific system for
the purpose of getting in closer touch
with the patrons of the road, were
met at the depot at 8:55 by J. B. Wal
ton. Dr.. j. T. Hull and Mayor H. 6.
Cook, who escorted them to the Fra
ternal Inn where a reception was
held. After meeting the business
and professional men of the city, Mr..
Robertson was requested to make a
talk and responded briefly.
In opening his remarks he stated
that in the past the relations between
the railroads and the people had been
more or less strained, and ackn0wl-
edged that the railroads had in a
measure been partially at fault. He
stated that it is the wish and aim of
the roads to serve at all times the
best interests of the people and said
that he believed the old feeling of an
tagOnism for the railroads was rapid
ly giving way to a feeling of general
appreciation of their value to the
country and the desire on the part of
the general public for fair treatment
for the roads. He pointed out that
prosperity for the railroads means
general prosperity and good times
and called attention to the fact that
when the railroads are laborinq under
financial stress business as a whole
suffers general depression.
He paid glowing tribute to the
national administration and charac-
terized President Wilson as the great
est American of his time, and stated
hat in his opinion an era of great
is just opening for the
nation.
Mr.. Robertson highly compliment
I'd the city and the surrounding coun-
ry and stated his intention of devot-
ng an issue of 1.-THE Agents Bulle-
in company publication of wide
circulation, to the exploitation of this
section of the state. -
At the close of his talk, Mr.. Robert
on and party expressed their pleas
Ire at theifFvisit here and were takento |
heir special car which Immediately |
eft for Rich Hill.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

John D. Rockefeller last week won
his injunction suit to restrain Cuya-
hoga County, Ohio, from collecting
taxes on 1911, 600, 600 worth Of in
tangible property. Federal Judge
Clark granted the injunction, render
ing decision covering 10 closely
typewriter pages.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

The 18-month.old son of William
Harmon was drowned in 4-gallon
jar of soap-suds at Gardner, Kas.
Friday. The mother had been wash
ing and saved the suds to clean a
chicken house. While playing alone
in the yard the baby fell into the jar.
When discovered, he was dead.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

Arrangements have been complet.
ed for an experiment in working pen.
itentiary convicts upon the public
roads. 1t is expected the first twen-
ty-five men will be used in reducing
the hills and heavy grades in the
southern and western parts of Usage
County.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

J. A. Baynes, postmaster and own
or ola small grocery at Kennedy, Mo-,
seventeen miles from Carruthersville,
was murdered Friday and his body is
thought to have been thrown into the
river 100 feet away. 1t has not been
found. He was killed while asleep in
his bed and with his own Ak The
postoffice was robbed, but the postal
authorities have not yet made an in
vestigation and the los IL not known.
II b thought the murderers were 4
man and I woman. whose footprints
arc very plain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

The activities of nightriders in
Southeast Missouri, which were abated
several weeks age by the arrest and
indictment of about ten men, have
been resumed. Three men were ar
rested at Charleston Friday, accused
Of dynamiting the home Of farmer
who had failed to heed a warning that
he discharge his negro farmhands.
Bloodhounds, started at the dyna-
mited house, led county officials to
the homes Of the three men who were
arrested today.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

y Mrs. Nora Gibson and her Swear
old daughter were killed instantly at
Harviell, 10 miles south of Poplar
Bluff, in a storm Sunday. A large
tree fell on a buggy in which she was
riding with her husband. Mr.. Gibson
was injured.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

David M. Parry, ga years old, died
in Indianapolis, Ind, Thursday. His
health had been failing for some time.
Parry was president Of the National
Manufacturers Association during
the period of investigation of the
Mulhall congressional probe.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20
MISSOURI NEWS.

Nevada is counting noses in an ef-
fort to show that it is entitled to that
10000 from the Carnegie library
fund, for obtaining which a population
of ten thousand is requisite. The
most recent census indicated only
7,l76.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20
GENERAL NEWS

William Thaw Of PittsburQ. who is
serving as pilot in the French mill.
tary aviation corps, has been COM
mended in army orders for his bril-
liant services and has received the
military cross.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

A iheavy snowstorm which later
turned to sleet was reported Monday
from Pocono lake district in Monroe
county, Pennsylvania. Ice half an
inch thick formed. In Scranton the
thermometer registered 81 degrees.
Heavy frosts formed in the outskirts
of the city. 49,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

Homer Jackson, 80 years old, of
Hannibal, Mo-, committed suicide
Monday night by taking carbolic acid.
Jackson for several years had been
cashier for the Duffy-Trowbridge
Stove Foundry and lost his position
last week. He formerly lived at Mon
roe City, Mo-, and is survived by his
widow and a child.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

81 1T a el11o o1a1ion
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

During 1914 automobiles through
out the country paid $12, 600, 900 into
the treasures of the different states
as automobile taxes. Questions of
automobile taxation will command
paramount attention at the annual
meeting of the board of directors of
the American Automobile Association
in Boston, May II and 18.
Anderson F. jackson, AZ years old,
oil man, and his son, John, IL years
old, were drowned Sunday at Silver
Lake, six miles south of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma. The son was swimming
when seized with cramps. He shout
ed for help, and the father, who went
to his aid, suffered similar attack.
A crowd of picnickers stood on the
bank, but before they could offer help
both went down. The bodies were
recovered.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1915-05-20

The Missouri Division of the Grand
Army of the Republic, which has been
holding its thirty-fourth annual en-
campment in Hannibal, adjourned its
session Friday, as did the Sons of
Veterans, Women's Relief Corps and
the Ladies of the G. A. R. James
B. Dobyns of Ransom Post St. Louis,
was elected department commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
COL. JONES PIERCE
 DEAD IN KENTUCKY
Was Formerly Well Known in Ala bama Industrial Affairs-Pioneer
 Coal Operator in Warrior Field

Col. Jones T. Pierce. one of the po- neer coal operators of the Birmingham district, died yesterday in Bowling Green, Ky, according to information reaching Birmingham last night.
 Colonel Pierce is we'll known to all of the older industrial men and pio- neer settlers of the district. He came to this part of the country over 40 years ago just short time after the civil war and before the Louisville and Nashville or another railroad had touched this part of the south.
 He was closely connected with the early development of the district and for years was prominent character In this section. He capitalized his ac- tivities in the Warrior coal fields where he formed the old Pierce-War rior Coal company said to be the first o. one of the first industrial corpor- ations in the district.
 Some 20 years ago Colonel Pierce moved to Kentucky where he acquired interest in coal mines. He will be buried at Bowling Green today. pr R. A. Jones of Birmingham. brother in-law of Colonel Fierce, was at his bedside when the end came
 Colonel Pierce came to this count J from Wales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
SUIT FOR $46,OOO
 FILED BY DRENNEN
Receiver of Amercian Mort gage and Loan Co. Alleges
 Manipulation of Stock

Suit In equity was filed In the United States court yesterday by. Felix H. Dren- nen as receiver foH the American Mort gage and Loan company against the Southern States Fire Insurance company and Sibey P. King, Sumter Cogswell, McLane Tilton, D. +. Enslen J. G. Cooks, D. F. Manasco and R. B.sWatts, in which the plaintiff asks for f70 with interest from February IA, 1914, and that decree be issued restraining the insurance firm from dlsposing of plaintiffs collateral de- posted as security.
 The cause of action set out in the bill is alleged manipulation in the transfer of 4647 shares of stock of the insurance com pany by the defendants. The stock is valued at 310 share, which totals the amount sued for. The defendants are d. rectors or officers of both the plaintiff and defendant company. The bill of com plaint alleges that the defendants ''con- spired" to sell to the plaintiff corpora ton 4547 shares of the fire insurance company after the said company had ceased doing bushes.
 The matter will be taken up by Judge W. l. Grubb on his return to the city. He has been in New York for several weeks presiding over the district court and is expected home within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
Movement Will Be Set on Foot at General Meeting of Chamber of Commerce. Friday Night

Resumption of the movement for a peo- ples auditorium will occur Friday night at o'clock at a general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in the chamber auditorium.
 | This is the first of a series of general meetings planned by President Cra wford Johnson, with the purpose in view of get ting the general rank and file of the mem bershp to become more active in chamber affairs. President Johnson stated he wanted to urge through The Herald that every member who possibly can as- tend Friday night to do so and he prom
 ses that the said member will nevor be sorry"
 It has been felt by chamber officials, it is understood. that the affairs of he organization are more and more being left 10 the few officials and board of ii- rectors. It is this that MT Johnson pro- poses to get away from He states he be- lieves the chamber is one of the most representative and influential bodies of men fin the state and he wants every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
OPENING GUN IN PARAT|ONS FOR
 THE MERCHANTS
Personal Invitations Being Sent Out for Compliment- ary Luncheon at Tut
 wiler Tomorrow

Personal invitations to the compliment ary luncheon to be given tomorrow at 12:s0 at tho rutwiier hotel by the Chamber of Commerce were sent out yesterday by the wholesale trade committee. The luncheon is intended to be the opening gun in the lsborate preparations for entertainment of the l5oo delegates to the third annual convention of the Alabama Merchants as- sociation to be held in this city the last week in August.
 As the delegates to the convention are so representative of every kind of busi- ness, the luncheon has been called hv the wholesale trade committee and the whole sale business houses, manufacturers and bankers of the city have been invited in order that every mans views regarding the different phases of the coming con- ventior might be obtained and fully dis cussed before any permanent plans are announced
 For this reason every man who receives an invitation is urgeo ChdirmanBrasn to think over the matter between this and Thursday and come prepared to make suggestions.
 This convention has become one of the biggest events in the annual activities of the Chamber of Commerce and it Is btlllB dllitipditu liils NtAf WlNH Sftditl announcement of attainment of big things than ever before. The invitation sent out yesterday is as follows:
 You are cordially invited to be the guest of. the Chamber of Commerce at a complimentary luncheon in the bail room of the rutwiler Thursday, July B. at l2:3d ?. m.
 ''At this luncheon plans of the third annual convention of the Alabama Mer- chants association will he discussed. This convention will be held in 'Blrming ham during the last week of August and will be one of the largest meetings of the entire year.
 We earnestly hope you will be present at the luncheon on Thursday. Cordially yours
 MURRAY BROWN, Chairman.
 "R. H. RAUGH.
 "R. D. BURNETT,
 ~ S. GAGE. JOSEPH LONEMAN. .'Wholesale Trade Committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
NO INCREASE YET IN EXPRESS BUSINESS Southern Handled Only 10 Packages of Liquor in
 Last Week

Birmingham offices of the express companies have not yet begun to feel any extra business as result of new prohibition laws. The Southern Express company yesterday for the first week under the new shipping laws had handled but 10 packages of liquor through the Birmingham office. This is an average of little more than one shipment day.
 "The new law will in time probably add a good sized burden to the ex- press companies. said J. A. William son. agent of the Southern Expres ss in Birmingham, but we will observe the law strictly. We are required to keep careful account of shipments and must not only keep an accurate alpha betical record of each package received but must have the signature of the consisnee for record.
 The law. for instance, allows each individual to receive two quarts of whisky every two weeks. We have to see that this amount is not exceeded. In fact, we are held liable if we deliver more than this to consignee. Our records will be complete so that when a package comes to a man we can tell at glance whether he has already received his share for the two weeks period. If he has the new shipment will simply not be delivered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
MEMORIAL TONIGHT
 AT PHOENIX LODGE
Services to Be Held in Honor of De- parted Members, and New 0ffi-
 cers to Be Installed

Phoenix lodge No. 25, Knights ot Pythas will hold appropriate exercises tonight in memory of the deceased neni- bers of the lodge. The exercises will take place at o'clock in the lodge rooms at Fraternal hall and will be open to the public. The following programme has been arranged;
 Introductory remarks hy the presiding officer Chancellor Commander B D. Mea- dors; piano solo, Miss Roberta llvingstons address, Grand Chancellor Graham Per due; vocal solo. Frank Arrico; roll call of deceased members, Keeper of Records and Seal w. H. Elliott; sermon. by the Rev. W. s. Brown.
 Immediately following the memorial ceremony. the new officers ef the lodge will he installed by the grand cpancellor. The officers to be installed are. chancel- Tor commander. Chester c. Bandman; vice chancellor, E. J. Burns; prelate. B. M ziegler; master of the work, R.. D.. Meadors; master os finance, Frank Ar rico: master of exchequer, J. Bandman; keeper of records and seal, N. H. El- liott. master at arms. Isaac Story
 guard. l.. 4. Dunlap: outer guard John K Patterson.
 Pheenix lodge is one of the oldest Knishts of Pythias lodges in the district. aud has many friends who will doubtless take advantage of this public occasion to visit the lodge. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend the meeting, the invitation being extend- ed to the ladies as well as to the men,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
WORK ON RELIN|NC FURNACE AT THOMAS
 ABOUT COMPLETED
No. 3 Stack Will Be Ready for Work About Septem- Der 1 and Will Probably
 Be Blown In

Work on refining No furnace of tle Republic Iron and Steel company at Thomas is now under way and will he completed, it was stated yesterday. by about September 1.
 Asked as to whether or not the fur- nsee would be blown in upon com pietion of the repairs. officials of the company stated they could not say at this time hut intimated that such was very probable The Republic com pany is now operating two furnaces, but their sales are said to he In ex- cess of their make each month, as is the ease of practically every iron com- pany in the district in the past six months
 The fact that the furnace is being refined In itself shows that there Is contemplation of its need. 1t is said The Republic company has three fur races at Birmingham.
 The refining of No. ia taken as another indication of improved condi~ tions in the iron business. the Ten- ncsseo company having announced re- sumption of two furnaces, the Wood ward lron comhany one, indications bv- ing that the sloss- Sheffield company will hlow in a North Birmingham fur-t mace and the repair work of the l>e- public all doing their share In lending encouragement to the general indus, trial situation
 No. , foundry pig iron Is reaoclsd strong at s1O this week. although lii-' tlc business so far has been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
ROUTINE BUSINESS BEFORE COMMISSION
Dismissal of PatroIman AL len Only Thing Out of
 the Ordinary

The formal dismissal of Patrolman the sole action of the city commission in formal session yesterday with the exception of the discharge of certain routine matters.
 The summary of proceedings follows.
 Approved certain vouchers. pay rolls and contractors estimates.
 Directed city clerk to give notice by publication of intention of board 10 redeem certain public improvement bonds
 Corrected certain errors in assess monts under improvement ordinance No. TAG relating to assessments of Alabama Terminal company and Joseph Caravella.
 Corrected certain errors in 2ssess ments under improvement ordinance No f2 West End relating to assess ments of I. M. crum and j. w. Nor ris
 Adjusted certain assessments under improvement ordinance No, 20, North Birmingham relating to property of J. H Berry and R. J. Carpenter.
 Adopted grade ordinance No. 205-C establishing the grade of Fourth ave nue from Twentieth street to Twenty
 
 Adopted grade ordinance No. 2ot-C establishing the grade of First ave nue from Twenty-fourth street to west ern approach of viaduct
 Adopted grade ordinance No. 2O3-C esta blishing the grade of Fourteenth avenue, south from Twenty-seventh place to lot 3, block S59 Birmingham Realty com pany's addition.
 Adopted Improvement ordinance No S75-C providing for certain improve ments on Fourteenth avenue. south, from Twenty-seventh place to lot 5. block s59. Birmingham Realty com pany's addition. at an estimated cost of s2S60.
 Adopted Improvement ordinance No S76-C providing for certain improve ments on First avenue from Twenty fourth street to western end Of Via dt ct. and on Fourth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-flrst streets at an estimated cost of $5S0. Adopted improvement ordinance No | s77-C providing for construction or | sanitary sewers on Betts avenue | Woodlawn, at an estimated cost of | s525
 Approved the following bills for pay mcnt: Jack T. Stallings $5, stenog rapher's fee in case of city, vs. J. F CarIe. Birmingham Bar association, S5 dues to October 1, 1915. T. U. Walter 1 s5, appraisal property on Third avenue 1 and Third street. Pratt City. | ordered following fire hydrants in | stalled: Birch avenue and Twenty l eighth street Enslcy. Bessie avenue and Twenty-sixth street Ensley. ! Patrolman Carl Allen dismissed iron service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
Auditorium Movement
 to Be Brought 10 Life


 member to have a voice In It's affairs. With the cooperation of the memhe-s themselves, he states. he believes this can be brought about by the general meetings Some members prefer the general meet ings in the afternoon or at the luncheon hour, and 1t is stated that | the nlan proves successful they probably will alter nate from one hour to the other.
 Tn ebig subject up for discussion Fri- day night will be the resumption of the movement for a public auditorium As will be remember this movement was started some time ago and a bond issue election finally held. at which the people overwhelmingly voted the bonds asked for to build the structure. After this mad been done it was then held by the courts that the bond election was Illegal. as there were no state laws authorizing 1t. For some time proper authorities have been at work passing a bin through the legislature authorizing such bond issue. and the whole situation will be discussed and new plans made at the meeting Fri day night.
 The industriall committee will report on plans for acquiring new industries and other committees probably will report un work done and plans for the future One of the big pieces of work of the industrial committee Is the classified directory now nearing completion of every product man ufaofured in Birmingham and who makes 1t. This has been big undertaking. out after several months work il is stated is now almost ready for the printer.
 The entertainment committee gives n- formation that everybody attending the meeting will get a good cigar and the af fair gives indication of big success.