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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

The Democratic party of this
State, through the statesmen it
placed in charge of the State gov
eminent, paid a State debt of ov-
er forty million dollars, while
steadily reducing the tax rate. If
that isn't a business administra-
ton" what would you call it?
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

Now that Taft and Root have
protested against the confirma-
ton Of the nomination of Bran
deis for Supreme Judge, the vote
for confirmation ought to be
practically unanimous. There is
no surprise that these hardshell
standpatters are against the
peoples lawyer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

The chewing gum habit has cost
the American people, for chicle
alone, about $35, ZOO, 900 in the
last ten years. That is five times
as much as the limited States
paid Russia for Alaska.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
To Tighten Machine Belt.

When your sewing machine
belt becomes loose put a few
drops OF castor oil on it, run the
machine a few minutes and the
belt will tighten.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
A State Flower for Missouri.

At a recent meeting of the
Missouri State Horticultural So
ciety, committee was appoint
ed to take up the matter of the
selection Of a "State Flower,' to
learn the choice of the people and
take steps to secure the approval
Of the legislature.
| The call for. such decision
reveals the sentiment of devotion
Of pride, Of patriotism for our
great state. We need such a
symbol, accepted and publicly
recognized, to express our loyalty
and our hope. We instinctively
long to associate with some native
growing thing of beauty our
love and ambition for our State.
Such floral emblem will be used
at festival times, on occasions Of
public celebration and honor, it
will be incorporated in our arch
itectual decoration and placed |
on Seals and Medals of Reward,
and on State Publications and let
ter-hcads.
Some historical incident might
have settled this for us, but we
know of none such, so we must
make our own history by rallying
to. this call All of us, citizens,
men and women, girls and boys
should express our choice, our
heart S desire. and let the pre-
preference decide the Sc
lection.
The flower need not be a flow
or. for though Kansas has her
and California her
Poppy, Maine sturdily clings to
her Pine Come and Tassel and
Oregon delights in her native
grape.
We all agree on these funda- |
requirements, that 1.-The
Flower" should be beautiful in
.olor, in form, native of our
state, abundant and widely dis
ributed over the state.
Those already suggested are:
Wild Crab Apple, with it's add
led attractions of fragrance, and
ruit as we'll as flower.
Wild Rose-With it's age-long
of sentiment, and it's
'uds, leaves, and hips, all artistic.
Astcr-For variety of form
nd color and it's great profuse-
less.
Golden-rod-Credited to four
Their states. But this might be
with the Aster, for
these two flowers clothe our
oadsides with a regal mantle of
urple and gold"
Dogwood-With it's white flow
rs in spring and it's rich red fol-
age in the fall. I
Clovcr--Red-b bud, Corn. Wild
hlox, May Apple, Larkspur, y
lichaclmas Daisy, Paw-Paw, SUI
las and Sycamore Trees have all
cen suggested.
When the wishes of the people
ave been reported and counted
nd weighed, a petition will be
resented to the next Legislature
" official adoption.
Let every one, young and old, =
orists, horticulturists, teachers
nd children individually, let the
'ientific, patriotic and historical
,cieties and women's clubs all pt
nd in word Of their preference 10
Marie l.. GoOdmon, Kansas
ity, Mo-, Vice President Missouri
NNoo, onc CI,,hc M
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

Every Democratic editor that
heard Governor Majors speech at
the press association banquet in
st. Louis is now ready to meet
and "kn0ck into q cooked hat"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
TO Remove . Rusty Screw.

Apply red hot iron for a short
time to the head of a rusty screw.
While the screw is still hot you
should be able to remove it with
out trouble:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

Why doesn't Roosevelt 60 to
Mexico? One fierce CLEAN of
those deadly teeth were worth
thousand men.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
Democratic Pointers.

President Wilson's Mexican
policy is still watchful but it no
longer waiting.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
For Rent,

III acres three miles north of
Butler.
Wesley Denton,
zz-t1 Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

3A4N4NS O4NSo4A04N4 -
We are authorized to make the fol
lowing announcements, subject to tn.
Democratic primary of Bates County
to be held Tuesday, August l, 1916.
County Treasurer
JOHN H. STONE
W. b. WEIGH
Summit Township
j. S. TAYLOR
Shawnee Township
Sheriff
J. w. BAKER
Usage Township
H. D. CHAMBERS
East Boone Township
Judge County Court
North District
. A. B. THURMAN
Mingo Township
Judge County Court
south District
w. II. LOWDER
New Home Township
Circuit Judge, Goth judicial District
c. A. CALVIRD
Clinton, Mo.
HENRY F. PoAGE
Clinton, Mo.
Prosecuting Attorney
d. C. CHASTAIE
WATT DAWSON
Representative in the State
Legislature.
JAS. n. SHARP
~ Mound Township
b. @. WILLIAMSON
Usage Township
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20
Cut Fowerx.

Cut flowers for all occasions,
also potted plants, etc.
Mrs. G. E. Culver,
1o-zt Phones 314 annd 81.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

thoroughbred s. G. Rhode Is
land e Reds. $1.0O per Is. 18-tf
lei. 1S6 Mrs. j. B.. Boulware.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-04-20

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Evening journal., 1916-03-23
country Club NOW IN
TRAPSHOOTERS ASSOCIATION

Members OF the Wilmington Coun-
try Club will be interested in the an
nouncement that their club is now a
full-hedged member of the American
Amateur Trapshooters' Association.
AtiiliatiOn with this association en-
titles the Country Club and its mem
bers to the full rights and privilege
OF an affiliated club. Chief among
these rights is the privilege now ac-
corded those members OF the club
who desire to shoot over the trap to
compete for the American Amateur
Trapshooters' Association -.edals and
trophies.
This association has it's home I'm Bal
timore, Nd, but is Incorporated un-
der the laws of Delaware. The man
agement of the A. A. n. A. is vested
in a board of directors, who. In every
instance are ardent devotees of the
trapshooting game. The president IS
John Philip Sousa, the famous March
King" of New York City. Or. II.
Belts. a local shooter. and president
OF the Delaware State Sportsmen's
Association is first vice-president.
Competition for the medals offered by
tn, A. A. T. A. will undoubtedly be
the means of arousing a great deal of
trlpshootilg interest among members
OF the Country Club.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
LANDLITH AFTER GAMES.

The Landlith A. c. would like TO
book games with any independent
team in or out OF the city. Port Penn.
Yorklyn or fremont preferred. The
club met at the club rooms last night
and the members elected Kid Mccoy
manager. William Johnson will be
captain. All players are requested
10 report at the club on next Mon
day evening to be measured for their
suits.
The club will hold a smoker in the
near future.
Among the players signed arc a
few Of the old Landlith champions
who will be seen battling with the
following bunch of stars: G. Bradley
r. Salters. j. Brady, B. Roman. II.
Cushing. II. Tressler. F. Majeskeiz,
n. Flouke. J. Coate, W. Johnson, A.
Lux. II. Salter. c. Kotish, J. Malloy,
S. Donaghy. W. Farrell, ]. Farrell. S.
Frareley and Mccoy.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
ACADEMY
Will Play Smyrna

The Wilmington Academy basketball
team. headed by Manager Eddie Abra-
hams, will 20 to Smyrna tomorrow
night to play the team Of that place.
Smyrna has one Of the fastest teams
for many year. Last week the boys
defeated the Brownson Reserves by the
score 80 to Is. and also defeated Com
pany + team, Of Elkton. Manager Vic
tor Boyer, OF the Smyrna team, says he
has his team in fine shape for tomorrow
nights game, and that the Academy
team will have to 20 some TO win.
In the Academy lineup will be seen:
w Spcakman, r. Mink, j. Evans, v.
Topl,is, +. Shaw and y. Abrahams.
Manager Abrahams is well known in
Smyrna because of his old Wilmington
Academy teams in 1914 and 1915.
All Of the local players are requested
10 meet at French street station ticket
Office i'm time 10 take the $50 train.
Through the courtesy of Manager
Boyer. the Academy team will be kept
over night and return TO Wilmington oi,
Saturday morning.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
DUPONT TRAPSHOOTINC
School At ATLANTIC

The DUPONT 1rapshooting School at
Atlantic City. y. j., will bo formally
opened to the public ON saturday,
March -. Invitations have been cX-
tended to many trapshooting notables m
this section OF the country TO be pres
ent at the opening. Among those who
have been invited from Wilmington are
Dr. Horace Belts, vice-presidont of the
A. 4. r. A.; #. f. Doremus. president
Interstate Trapshooting Association;
William Coyne, director of sales, du-
Pont Company; Alexis I. DUPONT. sec
retary DUPONT Company; George Frank
Lord. advertising manager; W. a. Jos
lyn, T.. r.. Calvin, D. II. Butter, Eugene
L. dupont, Eugene dupont and George
II. Pierre.
II is the intention of Manager Ste
vens TO have a shoot ON saturday at 5o
targets per man, by way OF christening
the traps.
The DUPONT Trapshooting School d,
an innovation in the sport of trapshoot
ing that is bound 10 prove popular In
fact other large summer resorts are al
ready planning similar schools, pat
termed after the one at Atlantic City
which is but another testimonial to thu
great and growing popularity OF the
sport.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
ATLANTIC LEAGUE IN
FIGHT over CIRCUIT

Promoters OF the Atlantic and
Pennsylvania State Baseball Leagues.
have gotten into a wrangle over ter
rltory In Pennsylvania. which does
not promise TO help either organiza-
tion. There is not room or demand
for two such organizations with the
makeup OF their circuits largely the
same and the sooner the matter is
adjusted the better Il will be for the
prospects OF the game the coming
summer.
Leon Groom and Abraham Roscn-
bluth, started out with the Atlantic
League and were to have the Lam
caster franchise. They evidently
figured on running things to suit
themselves which finally resulted in
a run-in with Promoter Al. Lawson
Following this the Two men started
the movement for the Pennsylvania
state League. They arc now threat
ening 90 enter towns that have Atian-
tic League franchises. This viii
cause more trouble just at a time
when affairs OF the organizations
should be moving along smoothly
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
CAMDEN Grabs CANE
FROM PENNSCROVE

The p. D. and W. Railroad Ath-
letic Association basketball team lost
TO the Camden Terminal quintet here
last night. 2S to 26. The game was
replete with thrills. and at all stages
of the contest the score was so close
that the fans were kept on edge
throughout the entire forty minutes
of play
Shields. OF the local aggregation.
was the high scorer. His total was
13 points, eight of which we're on
field goals. Lacey seemed TO have
the link" with him, for time and
again he sent the ball spinning
around the rim OF the basket. only to
see it fall on the outside. However.
he managed TO drop the ball into the
net for four big pointers. The line
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
SpALnING GrInE ON.

The fortieth annual issue of the
Spalding Baseball Guide has just
been published and. as for number
of years past. Is edited by John y.
Foster OF New York, whose long con-
nection with the national game. both
as a writer and In an executive ca
pacity. makes him peculiarly fitted
for tho position.
For some years the official rules
have been conflicting in describing
the measurements 10 be observed in
laying out the diamond. Under di-
rcction Of the officers of the National
and American Leagues the rules re-
lating TO the distances have been re-
vised and a new diagram drawn TO
correspond
"Knotiy Problems in tho Rules"
the chapter which Editor Foster in
troducod I'm the Guide last year 10
tighten his correspondence. evidently
has had some effect, as a new lot Of
puzalers have been incorporated In
this years chapter. Mr.. Foster states
that while the volume Of inquiries is
considerable. still the queries largely
resolve themselves into rcpetitions
much the same from all over tho
country.
The Guide will be sent to any ad-
dress on receipt OF ten cents by the
American Sports Publishing Com
pany, 2l Warren Street. New York.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
Levy Finished STRONG
AND Defeated harmon

George Levy. the southern cham
pion pool player, won his match from
Charles Harmon. champion of New
York, at the Colonial Pool Parlors,
last night. by the score of 45O to 422
The match was for $50 points divided
in three series OF $50 each. When
the final leg Of the match was started
last night, Levy had lead of but
four points and the finish was a sem
sational one. Levy played a much
steadier game in the final series than
his opponent. although Harmon. put
up a sensational game at times and
made the high run OF the night. "a
points The finish WINS watched by
several hundred followers Of the
sport
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
QUOT PITCHING
What Do You Wanl
10 Know About Sport

sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
d) What is Johnnie Dundee's right
name? CD How old is he? CD What
has become OF Irish Paddy Callahan?
Cd Joseph CarrOra. (2) He was
horn on November ,. 1892. in Shar-
kai, Italy. CD Don't know.
snort Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Ql Will you kindly let me know II
a referees decision can be given II
there is not a knockout In the Will
lard-Moran bout? (2) Also can a ref
eree's decision be given in New YORK
State? u.
q and p. No.
Snort Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
% Dill John L. Sullivan draw the
color line? CD Did he endeavor TO
sidestep Charley Mitchell the Eng
ish heavyweight? j.
Cd Yes. CD No.
Snort Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Will you please publish if there
ever was any finish fights allowed in
America TOM.
Never legally. The finish fights
that we're held were on the sly and In
violation OF the law.
Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Where did the Welsh VS.. White
fight take place. V.
They met three times. Twice in
Milwaukee aud once at Brighton
Beach.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
pyTUTAN ACTIVITIES.

washington Lodge. No. /. knights
OF Pythias. will confer the rank OF
esquire on a class Of candidates on
next Monday night. Owing TO the
large amount OF business, in addi-
lion to the degree work, Chancellor
Commander Harry Price has an
nounced that all meetings of the lodge
hereafter will open at s o'clock This
will enable the quoit team Of the
lodge to practice after the meetings
and enable the older members 10 get
10 their homes earlier
The members are unusually active
now i'm bringing in new members and
I'm reinstating old members. A min
strel show is to be given under the
auspices OF the Knights Of Pythias
IN the near future. and Washington
Lodge desires all its members 10 at
tend and help make the show a sue
cess.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
RFpTBTIcAN CLUE ORGANIZED.

Special to TINE EVENING JOURNAL
BRIDGEVILLE, March 23.-Local Re-
publicans held a meeting in Frcman's
Hall on Tuesday night for the purpose
Of organizing a Republican club for the
coming campaign. The following oli-
GERS were elected: President, William =.
Dimes; secretary. William Swain, ana
treasurer, Ira Lewis.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
TRAP SHOOTING
BASKET BALL

condition Of the ground only six boys
were out. Captain sproul hopes 10
have at least 10 or 20 lads out be-
Tor the end OF the week They viii
practice every day at 800 O'Clock.
Captain sproul says there will be
work for weight men also. There
are several promising lads for the
shot put. Much is expected OF Lar
kins who made his debut in school
athletics az the Chester meet and fin
ished third
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
MACHINISTS' SOCIAL NIGHT.

Members Of Wilmington Lodge, No.
1S4. international Order Of Machinists,
will hold its first social tonight. Prom
inent speakers VIII address the men.
Some time ago the members decided
TO have a social evening on the third
Thursday evening of each month. and
these meetings will continue from now
on.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

While Benny Koun was tanning and
rolling easy outs to the inheld ina the
game with the Waco navigaiors. George
Kelly aud Fred Mcrkle each gathered
in home run.
Jimmy johnson, the speed burning
outacldcr of the Oakland Club, Pacific
Coast League. has signed with the
Brooklyn team. lie viii report ON Fri
day.
a short center field was an that kept
}. Franklin Baker from starting his
season al Macon with a home run. He
banged the ball against the boards for
two cushions in the game with the Yam
nigans.
Baucroft. Phillics' star shortstop, Is
shining with his usual brilliucy at st.
Petersburg. In Yesterdays game with
the Cubs hc was involved In three dou-
hlc Killings aud gathered numerous flies.
schoolmastcr Eppa RiXcy has arrived at
last.
After tho Athletics left Fort Pierce
20 line mp against the Boston Braves at
Miami today. the local team maui-
mously agreed Connie Mack may make
good his promise io produce another
powerful nine. The score WIS 10 To d.
Rondcau and Jameson. recruits, who
are hitting well. are scheduled for places
in the Crilmen's regular ouiield.
Lightweight Champion Freddie Welsh
WIS matched today to meet Benny
eonard In ton-rodnd bout In New
York March 81. The men will weicl
In az l3l pounds at o'clock. Welsh
will receive sl2.5o0 for his appearance
and Leonard $1,000
William Dcvo. otherwise BIC Bin
Prnccton's star pitcher. has been han
ishcd from amateur ranks hy Dean Nc
Clenahan. Dcyo the dean says, lived
like a king at summer hotel and
didn't do anything to pay his bills hui
/ pitch for tho hotel tcam
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
P. B. 6 W. BOWLING

The Locomotive Erecting Shop de-
feated the Freight Office in a post
poned match in the T., b. and W. r..
r. A. A. Bowling League on the Cres-
cent Alleys last night in two out Of
three games. The scores.
TrnfnhF nNnra
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
CHESTER BOWLERS WANT GAMES.

The subway bowling team. Of Ches-
ter. Pa. would like TO arrange for a
series of matches 10 be held in the
two cities with one OF the fast bowl
ing teams OF Wilmington. Reply to
John NJ. Techton. care Beacon Light
Company, Chester, Pa.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
4. G.F. ROWLING.

High scores ruled in the weekly
matches of the Knights Of the Golden
Eagle Bowling League last night on
the Crescent and Dad" Green's alleys.
Groves led with 576. The Esquires,
Knights and Crusaders were the win
nnrs The SCORES.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
BOY SUFFERS CRUSHED FOOT.

Harry n. Smack. aged II years. OF
No. POI West street, had his left foot
mashed this morning under the
wheels OF a delivery wagon OF the
Wilmington News Agency when he
fell from bicycle NJ Second and
King streets. The boy was treated
al the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
HIGH TRACK BOYS
REGIN OUTDnnR MORk

Candidates for the W. n. S. track
team began their outdoor work ON
Tuesday al Tenth street reservoir.
Because OF the cool weather and the
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

Rondcau aud Jameson. recruits, who
are hitting Wen. are scheduled for places
i'm the Grillmcn's regular ouihcld.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

Jimmy johnson, the speed burning
outdcldcr of the Oakland Club, Pacific
Coast League. has signed with the
Brooklyn team. lie viii report ON Fri
day.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-28
FINAL ORDERS ARE
 ISSUED TO JUMPS
Speed and Order to Be Insisted on By Dan ONeiFS ArbiterS-
 Rules Are Defined.

Springfield, Mass, April 2S-Speed and order are to be the two out standing features of the Eastern league games this year if the arbiters act as Vice President Dan O'Neil in structed them to do. at meeting in Cooley's hotel yesterday afternoon. League Manager O'Neil told the umps that it would be necessary to live up to all the rules laid down by the league, but in seeing that the rules are enforced the umps must also keep the game moving so that fans will be interested. A report will be re- quired each day. Vice President O'Neil assigned Stafford to this city, Doherty to Hartford, Bannon to New Haven. Waters to New London and Ennis to Bridgeport. These assign ments will change after Saturday ac- cording to the schedule for the first 20 games which League Manager O'Neil has drawn up. ONeil intends to have every umpire work in each city an equal number of times.
 In talking over the work for the season with his staff of umpires Mr. O'Neil emphasized the necessity for speed and discipline. He said that it would be all right to let the coachers do plenty of talking when on the line, as long as the remarks were not pointed. Vice President O'Neil told his staff that talking 1ivened up the game and fans went to @ ball game to see life. He said that the league would use the old ruling in regard to touching base runners, and that the infield fly ruling would be strictly adhered to- The ruling which states that the dropping of oan while winding up constitutes a balll would also be enforced.
 Vice President O'Neil said that whenever possible the umps should insist on games going the full nino innings. In double-headers League Manager O'Neil said he believed that the fans should be given at least Is innings of ball. This would be made possible he said if the umps would keep things going all the time. Vice President O'Nei1 has a good squad of umpires on hand and if they live up to his rulings, the fans should see some snappy and well-disciplined games. Besides the regular umps on 1 ms starr he has Dan Kelly of Hol-, yoke, Brown of Springfield college McCarthy of Hartford and Conway of Lewiston, Me. These men will be held in reserve.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-28
WESTERNERS HERE
 FOR PENN. MEET
Lmber Up at Franklin Field for
 Carnival That Begins Today.

Philadelphia, April 2S.-Despite 1 the cold. damp weather that prevail ed here yesterday Franklin field was crowded with visiting athletes linn bering up and taking their final work out in preparation for the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival today and Saturday. The cinder path was in fair condition, but the field was somewhat muddy. A brisk northwest
 wind set in at nightfall and Coach
 the meet, said that if there was no
 more rain both field and track would
 be in excellent shape by noon today.
 Among the early arrivals was the squad from Dubuque college, Du- buque, Iowa, which included Sol But Ter, the negro sprinter, who holds the record for the sixty-yard dash and also a broad jumper of ability. The
 Missouri team, headed by Simpson,
 the champion hurdler, and Pennsyl-
 vania State college also came in yes- terday, but they did not practice ow-
 ing to the cold weather. The Univer- sity of Chicago one-mile relay team arrived late in the afternoon and went directly to Franklin field to inspect the track.
 The team did not don running togs. Scores of other athletes arrived last night
 Todays program includes the pen- tathlon, sprint medley and the dis tance medley championships in addi- ton to several school championships.
 None of the special events will at tract more attention than the pen tathlon, which will be contested for the second time. Berry of PennsyI- l vania, winner last spring, will be in the competition again, as will Worth 1 ington of Dartmouth, who was second a year ago.
 Others who will be in the competi- 1 ton are KruSbank of Penn State, 1 Nash of Rutgers and Burke of Wis cOnSin.
 Entries for the two days meet in 1 clude 2,400 athletes from 13O colleges and many high schools and academies. l Fifty eight relay races are scheduled in addition to numerous special l events. l