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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-03-08
AVOID BREAK WITH
AUSTRIA FOR PRESENT
Answer Says Activities Are Con-
fined to Mediterranean and
Overt Act is Unlikely
to Occur.

Washington, March 6.-Aus.
tria 5 reply to the American re-
quest for clearer definition of hcl
attitude in the submarine situa.
ton was officially stated here to.
day to leave the door open for
further negotiations, delaying
temporarily, at least, the break
which has been regarded as in
cvitablc since the severance of
relations between the United
States and Germany.
Although in substance the
long communication upholds and
defends the unrestricted warfare
waged by Germany, it is couchcd
in most friendly terms and
points out that "Austrian sub
marines solely are operating in
the Adriatic and the Meditcr-
ranean, and therefore an en-
croachmcnt on American inter-
rStS hardly Is to be reared.
There will be reply to this
note, and unless an overt act pre-
cipitates the rupture both sides
appear trying to avoid, the United
States probably will not be in
clined to force this issue for the
present.
Germany is credited here with
trying to force Austria to a step
which that country does not wish
to take. Germany naturally
wishes, it is pointed out, to have
the complete moral support Of her
allies to the submarine campaign
and is using her great influence
with Austria to that end.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-03-08
TO lMPEACH TEXAS
GOVERNOR
Charges Were Filed in the House
OF Representatives Today.

! Austin, Tex, March 3.-Im.
parchment charges against Gov.
James K. Ferguson were filed in
the Texas House of Representa-
tives this morning by Representa-
tive II. p. Davis of Wills Point
Vanzandt County.
Action was deferred until Mon
day afternoon, when the investi-
cation will be taken up.
There was question in the minds
OF many members whether the
charges We're in proper form. Mr..
Davis recommended the appoint
ment OF committee of seven.
with power to swear witnesses to
gather evidence and "use such
charges as a basis for impeach-
ment proceedings. -
The proceedings allege that
Governor Ferguson misappropri-
ated public funds from the legisla-
the appropriations for mainte.
nance of the executive mansion bv
purchasing items for personal use
and charging the same to the
state. 1t is further alleged that he
is guilty of misapplication of pub
lie funds in signing and approy.
ing vouchers for expenditures
from the legislative appropriation
for rewards.
As further charge the resoln- |
ton alleges Governor Ferguson is
guilty of violation of the state |
banking laws in certain dealings
with Temple bank, which has
been mentioned several times pre- |
sviously and which the governor |
has explained on several occasion. |
before the house and senate
Governor Ferguson eat in the
ehaMber this morning when thef
EA<{eS k1a1s neIli1
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-03-08

Mazatlan, Mexico, has a resi-
dent, Jose Jean venasquez, an In
dian, who, according to all records
available, is 1872 years old. Vcnas-
quez has the agility of a man of
less than half his years and works
daily as a laborer. He possesses
a remarkable memory and is fa-
miliar with happenings during the
Hidalgo revolution for Mexican
independence from Spain in 1870
81.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-03-08

Largest Permanent Deposit Ever
Made in County.

The Missouri State Bank has
been approved as a State Deposi-
tory for the ncxS four years, and
has been awarded four-eightieths
of all funds belonging to the
State. As the account will aver
age about 5000, 900 we believe this
to be the largest permanent de-
post ever made in Bates County.
It is interesting to note that Of
all bids accepted BY the State De-
partment the Old Reliablc" was
only seven humid dth5 lef one per
cent above tie 1liiniinannl S
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-03-08

A dispatch from Switzerland
says people arc dying of hunger
in Germany. Travellers arriving
in Switzerland from Hamburg de-
scribe the food situation there as
exceptionally grave. They de-
clare that every day several peo-
pie die Of starvation and that only
the very rich can get enough to
cat. A chicken costs 100 marks.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-03-08
Six thousand dol1arS' worth NJ

Six thousand dollars worth of
liquor was shipped from Paducah,
n.y., into Tennessee, the first day
the bone dry law went into
effect. Packages contained one
pint to gallon. Three manda-
tory injunction suits filed by an
express company have blocked the
workings of the bone dry bill.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
END INDIGESTION
OR STOMACH PAIN
IN FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" makes sick, sour
gassy stomachs feel
fine

Time it! In five minutes all stom-
ach distress will go. No lndlgest1on'
heartburn, sourness or belch1ng OF
gas, acid, OF quotations of undigested
food, no dizziness, bloating, foul
breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for It's
speed In regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest and most GER
tain indigestion remedy in the whole
world, and besides it is harmless.
Millions of men and women now eat
their favorite foods without fear-they
know Pape's Diapepsin will save them
from any stomach misery.
Please for your sake, get a large
fifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsn
from any drug store and put your
stomach right. Don't keep on being
miserable-life is too short-you are
not here long, so make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you like and
digest it; enjoy it, without dread Of
rebellion in the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
home anyway. Should one of 0le
family eat something which don't
agree with them, or in case of an at
tack of indigestion, dyspepsia, gas
tritis or stomach arrangement at day
time or during the night, it is handy
to give the quickest, surest relief
known.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
FAIR and WARMER.
WEATHER MAN SAYS
Slowly Rising Temperature Pre-
dicted for Next Few Days

New Haven, Feb. 6.-For New
Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and
Wednesday,; warmer Wednesday,
For Connecticut: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday; rising temper
allure Wednesday,; fresh west winds,
except gales along the south coast, di-
minishing.
Weather conditions: A trough of
low pressure extending from New
Mexico northeastward to Minnesota is
causing unsettled weather, with rising
temperature between the Rockies and
the Mississippi river. An extended
area of high pressure, central over
Alabama, is producing pleasant wealth
err, with low temperatures in nearly
all districts from the Mississippi river
eastward to the coast Freezing tenn
peratures and killing frosts extend as
far south as Central Florida.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather with slowly rising tenn
perature.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
SWAMp-ROOT SAVES
KIDNEY SUFFERERS

Your naturally feel secure when
you know that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy. is absolutely pure
and contains no harmful or habit
producing drugs.
The same standard of purity,
strength and excellence, prescribed
by DR.. Kilmer many years ago. is
maintained in every bottle of Swamp
Root.
Swamp Root is scientifically COM
pounded from vegetable herbs. 1t Is
not stimulant and is taken in tea
spoonful doses. 1t is not recommend
ed for everything. According to YER
flied testimony 1t is natures great
helper in relieving and overcoming
kidney, liver and bladder troubles.
If you suffer, don't delay another
day. Go to your nearest druggist
now and get bottle. All drug stores
sell it in two sizes-flfty cents and
one dollar.
However, If you wish first to try
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton N.
Y, for q sample, bottle. When writ
ing be sure and mention the New
Britain Daily Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
CITY HALL WILL
BE BUSY PLACE
Several Important Committee Meet
inGs Scheduled For This Eve
ming at 4 O'clock


ming Mt 3 O'Clock.
Several important committee meet
ings are scheduled for city hall this
evening. The meeting of the board Of
finance and taxation, postponed last
evening because Of the weather, will
take place at o'clock. Reports from
the clerks Of the various departmental
boards will be received. showing the
financial status OF each department
and wherever necessary and practical
transfers of funds from one depart
| ment to another will be made. Other
matters Will also come up for dis
cussion.
At o'clock this afternoon the spe-
cial meeting of the board of health
will be held. This will be the first
meeting to be attended by Commits
sioner M. II. Camp and the principal
Item Of business will be the award
ing Of the contract for the construc-
ton Of a cattle shed addition at the
municipal slaughter house. Bids were
received today.
In the safety board chamber that
commission will meet at o'clock this
evening, according to Clerk A. f.
Magnel. The petition Of the firemen
asking for an increase In pay and
the policemen's petition seeking a ten
per cent. raise will be thoroughly dis
cussed. Among other matters to
come up will be several questions re-
ferred back from the last council
meeting. 1t is possible that some
mention may be made this evening Of
the estimates for the 1917 budget.
The salary committee will likewise
meet at O'Clock this evening in city
hall. The meeting has been called
to consider the several petitions for
increases in pay among the employees
in city hall. Later this evening the
safety board and the salary commit
tee will meet jointly to consider fire
and police department raises.
Acting Mayor M. I. Jester has not
yet decided when the special council
Getting will be held, he stated this
morning. 1t will not take place until
printed copies Of the proposed char
ter amendments have been given to
each council member for study. II
! was said this morning that the coun-
Gil meeting may be held Thursday
evening"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
BLOODY GANG FIGHT
ON BROAD ST. HILL
One of Combatants is Said to Have
Pulled Revolver and Fired
Several Shots.

A riot on Broad street about II
O'Clock last night narrowly escaped
developing into a murder, according
to several eye witnesses who we're
passing at the time and who saw a
bloody encounter between two groups
of gangsters when one Infatuated man
drew a revolver and fired several shots.
What caused the fight is not known
and as the police were on the lunch
hour shift they were not present at
the time, it is said. The general be-
lief is that two factions got into a
Wrangle during a dance in Skritulsky's
hall and decided to finish it out"
after the dance.
According to the story told by those
who witnessed the fracas there were
fifteen or twenty men engaged in the
fight. Fists were used effectually as
were clubs and several combatants
are said to have been badly battered.
The climax came, it is said, when one
man pulled a revolver from his pocket
and fired several shots. Luckily none
Of the shots took effect but they
caused quite a scare. When the po-
lice returned peace had been restored
People living in the vicinity OF
Skritulsky's hall are reported today
as being indignant. Some time age
they lodged official complaint against
this dance hall, where many fights
have taken place, and today they stat
ed an intention to renew their pro-
tests.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
Clean Milk Campaign Has
Accomplished Big Results
Board of Health Finds Conditions at Diaries Have Often
Been Insantary, But BY Firm Stand on Part of
Officials Law Will Be Observed

spected, /; barns re-inspected, 1:
barns ordered cleaned, /: dumps in
spected, /; dumps ordered cleaned, 1;
nuisances from overfiowing ice
boxes ordered abated, 6; chicken
coops and runways inspected, 1;
chicken coops ordered cleaned, l;
complaints received at office, s; com
plants found unwarranted. 2; gar
bage complaints received at office, "a;
! miscellaneous orders, 4;
Tuberculosis Department.
Tuberculosis carried over from pre-
vious month, 1874; new cases, >; cases
| discharged, 0: deaths, Z: cases under
care, 166; cases at sanator1a, II: cases
sent to sanatoria, 4; cases dlscharged
! from sanatoria, 4; cases now at sana-
| toria, 81; cases supplied with milk, IL;
| cases supplied with eggs, l; cases sup
piled with sputum cups, ~; calls at
| office, 100; calls made by nurses, 4S9;
regular nursing care given. u; fumf-
| cations and renovation of rooms occu-
pied by tuberculosis patients, I.
Report of Welfare Department.
Diphtheria cultures taken for re-
| lease, 5; diphtheria cultures taken for
diagnosis, 2: Investigations on oon-
tagious and suspicious cases, 1s; in
structions given in contagious and
suspicious cases, IS: fum1gations OF
rooms infected by contagious diseases
8; houses quarantined, lO; quaran-
tined houses carried over from pre-
vious month, 3: general investigations,
s; daily assistance in laboratories, 81;
calls made by nurse, So; school per-
mits issued. 46.
Food Inspections.
Inspections and re-inspections of
food stores, bakeries. candy mfgrs.,
restaurants, etc, 81; pounds (weight)
of meat destroyed, 1871; number of
articles of other foods destroyed. 3:
meat boxes inspected. 272; meat
boxes ordered cleaned, ~; foods
ordered covered. 13; stores ordered
cleaned, ~; prosecutions. l.
Milk Inspectors Report
Total samples examined, 463; per-
mits to sell milk issued, 8; diaries in
spected, Sc; diaries ordered cleaned,
81; diaries ordered properly drained,
4: diaries re-inspected, 1870; cows in
spected, 573: cows condemned, 10;
milk condensed, (qts.) 40; prosecu-
lions, I.
Communicable Diseases.
Following is a report on the COM
berculosis, 9; diphtheria, 3; scarlet
fever, Z; whooping cough, 9; chicken
pox, 10; venereal, 1.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
COLLECTS PAY OF
FELLOW EMPL0YE
Excess Of Checks Sends Futreel
to Jail for 80 Days

Emphatically protesting his inno-
cence in the characteristic drawl OF
the sunny south, James Futrel1,
colored, Of % Oak street, was ar
raigned before Judge James T. Mes
kill in police court today for alleged
theft of a follow employees pay check
at the Stanley Works. A jail sem
tence of thirty days was i'm ,
posed. Futrell denied that he took
the check and collected the other pay
envelope, which contained 1896.
Fellow workmen and representatives
of the pavmaster's Office testified that
the accused was first in line when the
men were paid off in that department
and collected a pay envelope contain
ing the s13.36. Later, officials Of the
plant testified, he appeared before the
paymaster in another department and
collected his own envelope which, ac-
cording to his admission, contained a
little more than 50.
When an investigation was started
following complaint that pay check
had beeen lifted Futrell is alleged
to have disappeared from his depart.
ment. Later he approached Fore
man Frank A. Shaw and give him an
envelope containing $13. His ex-
PLANTATION was that he borrowed the
money from a workman In another
department by the name of George
Andrews" heard that he was under
suspicion and would willingly pay $25
If necessary rather than to be sus
pected or be arrested. Search Of the
plant bv officials failed to locate a
workman by the name of George An
drews," or one answering the de-
scription given.
Detective Sergeant Samuel Bam-'
forth was called to the plant late yes
terday afternoon. investigated. heard
the reports of officials and then made
| the arrest.
John Must Behave.
If John Peasant, better known as
John Pison, of 1O8 washington street,
does not behave and refrain from
! "cutting up" at home during the next
three months it means ten days In jail
| for him to think it over. The SEN
| tence was imposed with suspended
| Judgment and probation for the three
| months John says that his wife got
up in the sky over his conduct, that
he did nothing and the rumpus OF his
daughters was "only bluff. Inc
| testimony against him was that he
came home intoxicated, created much
disturbance and said that he wanted
l
for such action for the past two
weeks. He got his wish last night
with Policeman Gustave Hellberg,
sent out from headquarters in the
patrol, doing the honors.
John managed to cause considerahis
of a rumpus, while it lasted
Whether he imagined himself to be
Simon Legree in Uncle Toms Cabin
is not known, but he drove his two
daughters out into the zero weather
scantidy clad and caused them 10
dance around on the snow-covered
ground in their attempts to keep
| warm. One of them is reported TO
have tainted from fright and exposure.
Neighbors and others In the Vlclni'y
were attracted by the noise. Teie-
phone appeals to Captain L. w.
Grace at police headquarters brought
speedy results in the appearance OF
Policeman Hellberg.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
WATCH AND CHAIN STOLEN,

Expressing himself as exceedingly
hurt that friend should treat him
street, visited police headquarters
this afternoon to complain that some
one lifted his watch and chain last
night. He explained that he had been
out with one or two friends, got into
a discussion and believes that it was
while he was interested that the
"tcker" and chain disappeared. He
informed Detective Sergeant Samuel
Bamforth that he suspects the loot is
now in a nearby pawn shop where the
thief "hocked it for five bones.'
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
Wi1lsted Schools Still Out

Winsted, Feb. 6.-Winsted was to-
day slowly working out of it's snow
bound condition as result of yester-
days storm. While steam traffic on
the New Haven road was maintaining
nearly normal schedule the Central
New England railway was having con-
siderable difficulty in getting trains
through. The public schools were
still closed. Highways leading to the
rural districts were still blocked, but
it was hoped to have them broken
through by night.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
GAS COMPANY ANNUAL.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the New Britain Gas COM
and the following directors We're
elected: A. J. sloper. H. T. sloper, H.
E. Russell of New London, e. N
Stanley, Judge John Walsh and f.
M. Travis of Torrington. The cleo
ton of officers will be held at a meet
ing of the directors later in the
month.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06

lin. Feb. 9, 10, -, 13.-advt.
Kennedy's dancing school tonight,
Hon. g. Hoff. hall, Judd's orchestra.
-advt.
The Masonic home building fund
committee will meet Friday evening at
o'clock to decide upon a date on
which to draw the campaign to a
close. Reports from the various
teams should be made at this meeting.
The foremen of the p. G. F. Corbin
division will hold their annual ban
quet at the Allyn House, Hartford, on
Thursday evening.
John Reeve of West Main street
underwent an operation at the Hart
ford hospital yesterday.
Through Lawyer A. A. Greenberg,
Patsey Salato today brought suit
against H. l.. Christopher for 5000, al
Logging non-payment for work DONE
The writ Is returnable before the city
court on the third Monday of the
month.
r. A. Is. fair, F'oresters' hall, Ber-
lin. Feb. 9, 10, u, 13.-advt.
At Bungalow tonight, Kitson's
dancing school. Lynch's orchestra
advt.
George A! Stark has been appointed
delegate to the state convention of
the Modern Woodmen of America to
be held in this city in May. G.. A.
Caldwell is named a. alternate.
At the meeting 81 the Good Gov
eminent club of thu Y. M. c. A. on
Wednesday evening at 1880 o'clock a
report will be made by the commit
tee arranging for the mass meeting
for employed boys.
The postponed meeting of the Sum
shine society will be held next Mon
day.
T. A. b. fair, Foresters' hall, Ber-
lin. Feb. 8, 10, II, 13.-advt.
II. L. Mills is attending the Nation
al Hardware Dealers convention. in
Madison Square Garden, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Lydall,
formerly Of this city, sailed today
from Boston for Palm Beach, Flor
ida. to spend the remainder of the
winter.
Foreman John Meehan of the let
ter carriers at the post Office yester-
day dismissed the employees after one
delivery on account of the severe
weather.
The Young Ladies' Foreign mis-
sionary society Of the First Congrega-
tional church will hold the second of
a series of sewing meetings in the
church parlors tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock.
Alexander lodge, daughters of st.
George will meet tomorrow evening
in Turner hall.
Court Friendly, r. of G. will hold
a special meeting this evening.
The telephone operators will give
dance in Booths hall tomorrow
evening for which Judd's orchestra
will furnish the music.
The employed boys of the, city will
be rendered a reception on Friday
evening of this week by the EN-
ployed Boys club of the junior de-
partment of the Y. NJ. G. A.
About 200 men were in attendance
at the Y. NJ. G. A. last evening and
heard Charles r. Drum speak on
THE Other Fellows Sister,
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
BIG NIGHT AT LYCEUM.
Thcater Parties to Be Held Tonight
at Popular Playhouse.

This will be theater party night
Of organizations have purcha sed
blocks of seats to see Miss Virginia
Perry in The Misleading Lady,
which opened last evening with a sue
cessful performance.
Prominent among the organizations
which will rendezvous at the Lyceum
is the Kenilworth club, which expects
to appear 200 strong.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
SECRET WIRELESS ALLEGED.
Germany Said to Have Station in
France.

Dion, France, Feb. 5, 11:10 p. m.
The newspaper Noroeste today prints
a transcript Of telephone message
alleged to have been sent from here
to the German consul at Madrid advis-
ing him of the departure Of a ship for
Bilbao to load iron ore for foreign
port.
The newspaper also alleged the
existence of concealed wireless sta
ton to supply information to German
submarines regarding movements of
ships.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
Home Burns During Storm.

Colebrook, Conn.,, Feb. 6.-During
the binding snowstorm Of yesterday a
two story farm house here owned by
w. Copper and occupied by Warden
f. Burke was burned to the ground.
Some time later Sparks from the ruins
set fire to the ice house on the prem
Uses and a little later the barns also
took fire and were burned. The loss
Is about $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
ISAAC PERAL READY.
Spanish Submarine May Start Home
This Afternoon.

Groton, Conn.,, Feb. 6.-The war
submarine Isaac Peral which has been
at the New London Ship and Engine
company's plant here, where her in
terror machinery was built, is reported
to be ready to leave port for Spain this
afternoon. The hull of the submarine
was built at Quincy.
The Isaac Peral has a picked crew,
some of her men having been in the
United States for years while others
only recently arrived from Spain.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
1TsE ALIENS FOOT-EAsE,

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes and sprinkled into the foot-Aath. IT
YOU want rest and comfort for tired aching
swollen, sweating feet. use Aliens root
Ease 1t relieves Chilblains and Frost bites
and prevents blisters sore and callous spots.
Just the thing for Dancing Parties, Patent
Leather Shoes. and for Breaking IN new
Shoes Try it today. Sold everywhere, zoe.
Don't accept any substitute. For FREE trial
package. address Allen S. olmsted' LIE Roy
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
COLONIAL LINER IN TROUBLE.
Forced to Anchor Two Hours on
Point Judith

Providence. Feb. 6.-The Colonial
line steamer Cambridge from New
York was delayed two hours off Point
Judith early today by engine trouble.
The ship was obliged to anchor, but
later proceeded to her dock here.
There was no excitement among the
passengers
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
POINDExTER'S BILL DISCUSSED.

Washington, Feb. f-Republicans
are in conference to stand back of
Senator Poindexter's bill for i'm
mediate continuation of fleet and 8
coast submarine at a cost of $4,000.
900.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-06
City Items

T. A. B. fair, Foresters' hall, Ber-
lin, Feb. 9, 10, u, 13.-advt
Kennedy's dancing school tonight
Hon. & Hoff. hall, Judd's orchestra.