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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
SYNOPSIS.

Mary Page. actress. Is accused of tho
murder OF David Pollock and is defended
W her lover. Philip Lansdon. Pollock was
intoxicated. Shale. crook and tool of
P"inck w;'s on the fire escape watching
Tor i.angdoh, At Mary's trial she admits
She had the revolver. Her maid testInes
that Mary threatened Pollock with II pre-
iious!y. aud Mary's leading man duplicates
!-anGion How Mary disappeared from the
tciis OIL strange hand print he
Mays shoulder. Il is now the turn Of the
defensc /" Introduce testimony. Mlry's
mother tcstnes that the night Mary was
born her husband, in IL drunken fit. seized
her by the shoulder with such force
leave the print Of his fingers. LauEdon
hounces that he "tll prove Macy suffer
ing from temporary insanity when she shot
foi!ock, ana edUCes from Mrs Page the
statement that Mary had the same mark
on her shoulder a. tines. She tells how
Mar had rushed from IA. house. quite in
zane. !" escape her drunken father. Alex.
SAN Mary when She appeared to be daft"
and complained that something was hurn-
Ing her shoulder. Iary showE the jury
long scar on her head caused by blow
from her father. MACPHERSON testiies TO
having found ner in Tn. snow. and that
sharp words passed between Pollock and
l-ansdon. He then tells how he went back
10 see what had happened 10 MAry's father.
ana i"un' mob calling Tor him 20
OUT. lirian" from drink, Pdg. had killed
himself Tie doctor hat advised that Mary
D" examined b. alienist. Dr. Angus
Foster, brain specialist ;estIhes that
nurse Mics walton, tells OF r"li""k's visi,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
MIDWEEk NEWS OF MOVIES
Movie Calendar

nIJOT-rO-dny nnd Tomorrow.
BiIllr burke. In "PcRcy."
ISIS-To-uny, Edith storey md
Antonio Moreno, In "Thc Dust Of
Egypt" To-norrnw. Maurice Co.'S
tcifO. in "fhe Nnn who Couldn't
Heat God" saturday, Lionel Bnrry-
more. In ''rhr yellow streak"
COLOSfAl.-'TO-dny Violet HOr-
nrr. I'm "Ihc Marble Heart" To-
morrow and Saturday. Mnry MiIes
Njnirp, In "Dlnplcs."
IIl'ILE-'rO- Tomorrow und
Saturday. Mary TickfOrd, In poor
Little Pcpplnn."
ODEON-r0-dny tomorrow ind
saturday, - Romance of Rich
mOnd." with local amateur cusf.
NCN-'TO-dny. ItiIlfr Ititchip In 70
comedy. TO-mOrrOw. "'rhc Girl md
the Gamc.' saturday,. '.I'hr Win
Ming or Miss tou>true.'
NiCrOis--To-da.. "'rhr Man Hc
scd 10 BE-" TO-mOrrOw, "Thr
Despciicrs," with Edward Arnold.
Saturday. "rhr Red Circle" with
Huth Roland md Frank Mayo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Science and i'nc,.

y scientist asserts tina; curiosity is
Oh he wanc. Pcrhans The other dag.
III the taking OF an election bet scene
in one of the Lubin comedies. Rilio
ltceNtN had 10 roll a peanut with a
ioothpicli around the City Hall plaza lin
philadelphia. The scientist who be-
lievcs that curiosity is on the wane
should hay" been present. Any at
tempt 10 picture the proceedings
would he an insult to the Intelligence
OF any reader of this paragraph. with
the possible exception Of the scientist.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Hairs Lonsdalc Scli- actor Of prom
iucnce has a unique hobby. l-,on
arriving AZ Tho studio eacl, morning,
Harry VIII don his makeup quickly.
and wml" waiting 10 he called for his
scenes will stroll 10 the unfrcuucntc
hooks aud corners, especially around
fences. etc. in search OF mushrooms.
iiarry's diversion nets him AN average
of !w" pounds per dan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Held for GRIND Jury.

Leonard Mallory, alias Allison Nal
Tory, and James Burton. colored. were
held for the grand jury yesterday by
Magistrate 7. J. Puryear. OF Henrico
County, charged with breaking into
I.itchficld's store. which is located near
Glen Allen. in Henrico County. NAL
Tory pleaded guilty ut the hearing, but
was held for the higher court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Photo by White, from Underwood &

;, Photo by White, from Underwood &
lndcrwo God.
Marguerite Clark. like the minority
OF d'mfnufivc people, has YER! decided
opinions Of her own. She demonstrated
that fnrt by being ono of the first comic
opcrn celebrities to desert the stngc for
the motion picture screen. Though she
iNra in New York CITY, Misa Clark is
Sria"in seen I'm the Gilded "pnlaccs''
"hirh hh'e given 1t the name Of the
"Grent White Way"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09


oath 20 the Commissioned of the Revc-
nue. showing his purchases as above
dehncd. ana also goods. wares and
merchandise manufactured and sold
or offered for sale III the city during
the next preceding twelve months ex-
cept such goods. wares and merChan-
disc as are manufactured by persons.
firms or corporations taxed on their
capital in this city"
MUST REPORT DELIN0uESTS
TO THE POLICE COURT
1t Is required that the Commissioner
of Revenue shall report TO the Police
Court on July |. annually, every mer-
chant who shall fail 10 comply with
the requirements of this section and
any person violating the provisions of
this section shall pay Il fine OF not less
than $50 nor more than $500 for each
nlfcnSc. the fine to be recoverable be-
fore the Police Justice
All property OF merchants used in
or about the business. other than the
wares. goods and merchandise pur-
chased to he offered for sale shall he
taxed as other property.
The licenses are TO be graduated as
follows:
'D n the amount OF purchases shall
not exceed $1,000 the amount Of the
license shall be $40.
OBJ " the amount Of purchases .x-
coed $1,000 and do not exceed $1,000
the amount OF the license shall be $50.
tc) II the amount Of purchases ex-
coed 5000 and do not exceed $4,000
the amount OF the license shall bc 500
on the first $4,000 and 30 cents for
each 500 or fraction thereof in ex-
cess of $1,000
'dD II the amount Of purchases en-
coed $1,000" and do not exceed $4,000
the amount Of the license shall be sllO
ON the first SEQ 600. and 40 cents for
each 500 or fraction thereof in excess
of s20.000.
te) u the amount OF purchases cx-
coed $4,000 and do not exceed $780,
600 the amount or the license shall he
$3.50 FOR the first $4,000 and 30 cents
for each 500 or fraction thereof in
excess OF $4,000.
% II the amour, OF the purchases
exceed 100000 the amount of the
600 and 20 cents for each 500 in excess
of 100000.
The ordinance concludes:
The amount OF purchases and the
assessment made thereon under this
ordinance shall. as far az the Commits
sioner OF Revenue shall believe the
same to be just and fair. correspond
to the amount of purchases and final
assessments made thereon ny the state
for purposes OF state taxation
"3. y person licensed under the fore
Soin: sections and having paid his
license as such, declining business for
the ensuing year. may procure n license
by giving in his purchases the
amount Of goods on hand April l. and
such license shall not ID" transferable"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
THE MAN HE USED TO RE"
NICTOikS OEEEHINI: IN IL ~

Tho Man lie Used to Be-" n BROAD
way feature. with n star cast and
comedies. VIII be the offering ut the
Victor Thcatcr to-day
To-morrow The pcspolcrs" an Es-
lsanay feature with Edward Arnold. viii,
he the principal attraction
l The thirteenth chapter OF The Red
X 'ircie, with Ruth Roland and Frank
Mayo, VIII be seen on Saturday. The
lpathc weekly and comedies will also
pc shown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Red Feathers,

The Universe! Film Manufacturing
Company viii issue during the month
~ March four Ned Feather photo pltvs,
in which William Dowlau, Hobart Sos
worth, j. Warren krrrigan and Violet
McrC"rcau Will he featured The titles
viii bc "DruGgcd Waters" The Tar
got" The FOOL of Flame" ana "Au-
tunlu."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
= IRN MILES WINTER
AZ COLONIAL TU-NONRoW

q, addition To furnishing splendid
,u,er,nmmcn, vim violet i'orner and
cN'.llcnt cas-, I'm Til, Marble Heart
.etcr,inv. the Colonial iuuucurat"d
mat viii lac q regular WEDNESDAYS and
Thursday added feature, when Harry
Nntpou, famed as q comedian, WITH
20 Wroth.. as Watson and Wrothe.
,as presented on the screen In tic
ff-, % his mir;hful comedies The
Nuyhups ~ Nus,r suffer Harry Wat
-nt H. irrcsistiby fanny. and his name
added 20 tho many colonial fnvoritSS
"A nc,unncut iratur" means added
entertainment 9TH" Marble Heart :
loses IT'S engagement to-day.
Tomorrow ana saturday, Mary Mics
N.ator. with Thomas !. 'arrieau, "iii
r, presented i'm tho charming Metro
!o-e Story, written for its pretty yoUn=
STAR "pimplos" M.,ry Milcs is alw"N ;
.r.lComcd to Richmond by many
friends. and in this, her latest picture.
1T - promised mat she viii he even
more pleasing tnan in tn" past
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

IN one OF the most inaccessible parts
OF the county. This information WAS
received here to-day. Tie body WINS
In bad condition and partly cousu,u-
ed hy Wild animals. 1t is believed Mr.
RAINING became lost IN thr woods and
ir"ze to death. lie left his home two
weeks ago for Eurite's Garden on
business and when he did no, return
his family became alarmed aud thu"
searching party was organized
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Following her success in the I.asky
photoplay. The Blacklist" Blanche
Sweet has begun work in an elaborate
perturbation OF Henry Seton Mcrri-
mans novel. The Sewers" William
c. dc Mile, who directed THE Black
list" will personally supervise this
production.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Get 25-cent bottle OF Dandcrine NJ
any drug store. pour n little into your
hand and rub well into the scalp with
The finger tips. BY morning most. z
not all. of this awful scurf will have
disappeared. Two or three appiic:,-
uohs viii destroy every bit of dau-
drum: stop scalp itching and fallinl.
hair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Automohil. In ,,oIl,.rou

An automobile driven by Henry Moltz
of 1000 Grove Avenue. collidcd with the
machine OF y. w. Bennett, OF COL West
Broad Street. AZ Eighth and Broad
street about $40 o'clock last night and
both ears were slightly damaged. None
OF the occupants was injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
FANNINt:'S HODY FOUND
BS PARTY or SEARCHERS
The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
RoANOk t., VA, March S.-After a
two weeks search hv party OF 100
men, the dead body Of Creed flaming
Bland Courthouse hotel keeper. was
found yesterday OH the south side of
Buric'S Garden Mountain. in Bland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
COUNCIL TO TAKE UP
BOND ISSUE TONIGHT
Improvement Items Not
Provided For.
MERCHANTS LICENSE TAN
Detailed Provision OF Proposed New
City Ordinance rs Reported by FL
nance Committee-Gradu Tax
According TO Purchases.

AT the special meeting % the Com =
mon Council tonight the bond issue OF
S2,o00.000 recommended by the Finance
Committee will come up for consldera-
ton. and following that. the body will
discuss the proposed ordinance to regu-
late the license tax which merchants
OF Richmond must pay
Councilman Fred H. Powell will
offer an amendment TO the bond issue
ORD nance asking for s250.000 for the
purchase of the First street Niaduct
and approaches. lie fought for this
item when the bond issue was pre-
pared and was defeated Nothing
daunted. he will take the fight to the
floor OF the Common Council.
Councilman Eatkins OF Lee Ward.
may ask FOR an appropriation Of $50.
600 for driveway connecting Giuter
Park and Barton Heights and FOR a
park and playground for that sec
ton. President cters. originator OF
the Riverside drive plan. may ask for
Sl5o.u0o for that project. and Council
man jefferson G. Powers. OF Jefferson
Ward. wants an appropriation for a
larger tract for park purposes in Full =
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Tic Old Eiolinis,' : thc name of
TIE twn reel drama which George Coch-
ranc has begun 10 produc. a. Universal
CITY with Thomas Jefferson playing
the stellar role and little Zoe Bcch
onnoMite lin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
ITEMS INCLUDED
IN BOND ISSUE.

The recommendations OF the Finance
Committee are as follows: For public
school buildings and sites already ac-
uuired or constructed S5Sol15: for
H!nford school engagements. $4,000
for colored normal school site. s25.
600; for the construction of 4 coucret c
lume from Boshers Dam TO the Set
thing Basins. including the right OF
way. $4,000: for water mains. Sos
600: for sewer construction, 5000, 600;
for Improvement Of Shockoe Greek and
its tributaries. $4,000 for the pur-
chase Of the Feitig property near Oak
wood Cemetery 10000: for the pm
chase OF the Phillips property in Full
ton. $1,000. for the erection Of city
storehouSe. $4,000: for the Second
Police Station. $4,000: for gas mains
and improvements. sl0a.55o for i'm
provcment and extension Of the cleo
trio plant. $4,000; for Improvement OF
Marshall Park. $4,000: FOR improve
mcnt of Shiclds's Lake IN Byrd Park
including direct water supply limo
to the lake. $4,000: other permanent
public buildings and permanent i'm
Drovements, So37,275.
PROVISIONS AS TO
MERCHANTS LICENSES
The ordinance prescribing license
tax for merchants doing business i'm
Richmond provides:
NAV every person, firm =
poration engaged in the business OF
merchant shall. for the license year
commencing on the first day Of May
1915. and each subsequent license year
thereafter pay license tax for the
privilege of doing business In the
city Of Richmond, To I've graduated by
the amount of purchases made dur
ing the preceding period of twelve
months from April 10 March 81. in
elusive. for which the license is grant.
ed, and all goods, wares and mer.
chandise manufactured by such mer-
chant and sold or offered for sale il,
me city as merchandise, shall be CON
sidered rs purchases within the mean.
ing OF this section: provided that this
section shall not he construed as &c
apply TO manufacturers taxed on cant
IA! IN the city who offer for sale III the
place OF manufacture. goods. wares
ana merchandise manufactured by
'hcm' 10 ascertain the amount o,
purcha Ses IL shall he the duty Of su,r
"erchah' on the first Gay of Apri
OF each year, or within ten days there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Film Brevities

Herself" the two-reel drama writ
ton by Olga PrintZlau. Is still in course
Of production at the studios OF the
nIS U organization on tho Western
coast. under III" direction OF Il. J. lie
SAINT. stella itazcto is playing the
leading role ia this picture
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
lille BURKE REMAINS
VI DlJOI TWO

|tIIIu: uI.u,xn ncu,,>.
At BIJOi TWO DAYS
n,Il,c Hu,.k. u .po,.,, ,t .r.i
TX '"Se play ar" l" remain ~ IN"
'ltou for to-day and Tomorrow.
n was rcuuost II was a demand
,.,ri. 4. ,, d ,y, int,
'en' on INC part OF the hljo" manage
pcnt no reach this conclusion. Not
,ne-hnlf Of rho uconlo vino have
NM. >,
''''''' '''' "' W.
'aN. pe"n ap!" 10 I"t insid" ~" biJou
|lurlng the three days tina, Miss Burke
ns ,,cnr b,-n N,u, az ,bor cou,d,,,
.er even clos. ia III. n,ior !, youId
OK '''N' "c'h WISE ON VI" h''t VI w"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

craig Hutchinson viii start in q few
days Oh "n"-rc.l comedy emitted
Tn" Boarding IIousy Tanglc" at Uni
N-rsal City
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

'Iiells Crown" is the title OF two
reel Western drama being produced at
Universal city under the direction OF
JACQUES Jaccari. written By W q.
HNnrSnf.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Henry NcRaes lol Bison Company is
al "orf on a two-reel railroad drama
under the TIL" OF a Railroad Tie
written by J. W. McGregor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Mexican romance OF adventure viii
b" disclosed in the Blucbird photoplay.
scenario by Dane Coolidge. entitled
"Th" inqui,' in which flobar, Bos-
worth Viii play tn" leading role. i'm :
personating a revolutionary leader OF
tn" laqui Indians. the tribe from which
tn" play derives it's name
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

The Iron Ring" is the title OF the
fourteenth episode OF the Graft serial
which Richard stanton is working on
At IN" Pacific Coast studios 81 the Big
/ organization.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
Two Women Killed BY Dynamite
Explosion.

Two women were killed, more
than so persons injured, a score
seriously, and homes within 9 rad
ius Of several blocks were demol-
ished or badly damaged in the
explosion Of 500. pounds Of dyna-
mite and nitro-glycerine in a con-
struction company's powder
house in St. Louis Monday. The
property damage was variously es-
timated at from 100000 to $780,
600.
The cause Of the blast is a mys-
terry. Officials are investigating
reports that two negroes were
seen in the vicinity of the powder
house just before the explosion,
but at late hour no definite
clews had been obtained: I. :
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
Navy Officials Favor 16-lncl
Guns on New Ships.

Washington, Feb. 26.-ExpeFi.
mental long range firing rhy the
Atlantic fleet and infosnlat tion
about naval battles in the Euro
pean war virtually have convinced
the Navy Department that battle-
ships to be authorised this year
should carry 10 t16sinch guns each
instead Of II 14-incll weapons
aboard ships Of the PennsylvaDia
and California class now built or
building.
Details Of gunnery are conf
Dental, but it became known to-
night that the next target practice
Of the fleet will be held at ranges
up to $4,000 yards because of the
lessons taught by the battle be-,
tween German and British battle
cruisers in the North Sea where
II, ,0O0-yard shots scored hits.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
Mrs. s. Z. Young Dead.

Mrs. S. R. Young died Wednes-
day morning at her home on West
Pine street after about week 8
lines with pneumonia.
Parzayda Shelton was born No
vember % 1850, at Knoxville,
Tenn. Was married July z, 1869,
to Samuel R. Young.
They removed to Missouri in
1882, settling in Macon county, in
1889, they came to Bates county.
She is survived by her hus-
band and four sons, Emmett,
Young of Atlanta, Mo-, Edward
Young of La Plata, Ben Young of
st. Louis and Gather Young of the
state of Washington, three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Francis Campbell of
Kansas City, Mrs. Harry Ashley
of this county and Miss Della
Young of this city.
Early in life she united with the
NJ f. Church South and lived a
consistent christian life.
Funeral services conducted by
Rev. E. X. Wolfe will be held
afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the M. E. Church, South, and
made in Oak Hill cem-
etery. '.~ .-.-.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
NUMBER 20
Oak Grove Items.

A.. Il. Gilmore sawed wood
Thursday for Coleman Snodgrass.
Mrs. John McCook spent Friday
with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Nc
Cook.
Joseph West is on the sick list
at this writing.
Cora Gragg spent Wednesday
night with Lille Wigger.
w. r. Moore, who is teaching
the Oak Grove school spent Tues
day night with Ben r. Basker-
vile.
Everette Harvey is reported
quite sick with the measles at this
writing.
A. l.. Gilmore sawed wood
Thursday for A. T. Keen.
Mrs. Clara Bachelor and
daughter, Nena, spent Sunday at
the home of w. G. Cumpton.
Mrs. Kathryn Young spent the
fore part of the week with M. S.
Young and family.
Mrs. Geo. Keen spent Friday
evening with Mrs. A. l.. Gilmore.
Miss Rena Warns spent the lat
ter part Of the week with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Mart Butler.
Mrs. Claud Quick spent Sunday
evening with her mother, Mrs.
Randall.
s. l.. Keen delivered hogs to the
Butler market Monday,
a. T. Keen ana G., w. Keen
were Appleton City visitors Sat-
urday.
Geo. Sargent purchased a new
COW Friday.
Several of this vicinity attended
Olaf Chambers sale Friday.
j. M. Evans purchased a new
house one day last week.
PANSY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
Sixth District Republicans In
dorse w. o. Atkeson.

w. o. Atkeson of this city was
Endorsed for lieutenant governor,
at the convention of the Republi-
cans of the Sixth Congressional
District at Clinton Monday.
Former Governor Herbert s.
Hadley, Kansas City, and j. L.
Babler, st. Louis, were indorsed as
candidates for delegates-at-large
to the national convention. The
candidacy of Walter S. Dickey for
nomination to the United States
senate also was indorsed. The
convention also favored the NOM
ination of DR.. R. O. Crawford Of
Excelsior Springs for congress-
man.
Among those who addressed the
convention were Judge Robert
son of Sedalia candidate for su-
preme judgeship nomination, and
G. II. Hackman of, Warrenton,
for the nomination as
state auditor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
For Presidential Elector.

The many friends of w. w
Ferguson in the Sixth Congress.
sional District of Missouri are
strongly urging his selection as
Presidential Elector on the Demo.
cratic national ticket this coming
November.
Mr.. Ferguson, who is we'll.
known throughout the state as one
of the most influential Demo
Gratis in Southwest Missouri, is a
gentleman Of education and pol
ish, as well as a man of large ex-
perience in business affairs. He
has been president of the Farm
ers & Manufacturers Bank of Rich
Hill, his home town, for more
than IS years, and has been iden-
titled with some of the most i'm
portant financial enterprises of
this section of the state.
Mr.. Ferguson has always been
active in the affairs of the Demo-
cratic party, giving freely of his
means and time to further the
party's success, and has never be-
fore asked for political prefer
ment of any kind. He is pleas
ing and convincing public speaker
and his selection as Presidential
Elector from this congressional
district would be most grateful
recognition Of his service, as we'll
as a compliment to the Democracy
of the district.-Cass County Dem
Ocrat.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
Arkansas to Build Highway.

Fort Smith, Ark, Feb. 24.-The
Arkansas Jefferson Highway As
sociation was organized here to-
day with the purpose of building
a road through. the western part
Of the State and offering on it's
completion as a link Of the Ma
tional Jefferson Highway, extend
ing from New Orleans to Canada.
A resolution was adopted by
the convention proposing that the
road be built from Missouri to the
10aaisiaa1a State line under the
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
c. A. Lusk, Chairman.
A. b. Edrington, See.
Dale Jones Taken to the
Peniteptiary,

Dale Jones, who was convicted
last week of stealing an automo-
bile from Chas. Horton of Hume,
and sentenced to two years, was
taken to the penitentiary. Sunday
by Sheriff Johnson and Deputy
Sheriff Braden.
Jones was we'll satisfied with
his sentence and thanked Judge
Calvird and the jury when the
verdict was returned last Wednes-
day night.
He still, has a charge of Jail
Breaking against him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-02
1ould Force Youth to Drill.

a. f
M Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 26.-Gov.
Whitman in a speech delivered to-
ni4ht, advocated compulsory mil
itary training for the American
yshth, holding it to be the one
tyte base Of the citizen soldiery
hies
The battlefields of Europe
Aonstrate to all the world, -
s.d the Governor, that right
All,ist still be backed up by might.
Eet MS hold to our ancient faith as
steadfastly as in the past, but let
u4 not be blind to the bitter facts
af the present that made adequate
preparedness a necessity