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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

The Missouri Supreme Court Fri
day upheld the statute requiring for
eign corporations to make out IL
cense before they can do business in
the State. The decision was given in
an opinion affirming the judgment of
the Cole County Circuit Court against
the Arthur Greenfield Company OF
New York, which had a subcontract
for concrete work on the new Cap
itol.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

Dr. Chas. II. Weinsberg, who was
indicted some time ago for an alleged
violation of the espionage law, was
acquitted by jury in St. Louis last
week. The trouble grew out OF an
interview Of Weinsberg in the St.
Louis Post Dispatch. He was a lead
or in the St. Louis GermanAmerican
Alliance.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

81 women are now acting as con-
ductors on Kansas City. street cars
and several more are in training.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11
MISSOURI NOTES.

81 motorists were arrested in Kan
sas City Saturday night for driving
cars with glazing headlights.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

Roger Hornsby, star shortstop of
the st. Louis National League base
ball team has been ordered to change
bis occupation to something essential
or be indicted into the national army,
This is the first big Lacquer to be
caught by the work or fight" order.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

They don't even let a man read a
German newspaper on the floor Of the
merchants exchange of ST. Louis,
these days. A miller named Schact,
from some Illinois town, who was
just looking at a German paper there
the other Gay, was notified to- put it
away or leave the building.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

The Holden fire department evil
IDENTIFY believes there is no necessity
for preparing for fire until after it
is under way. Sunday night of last
week it was found that the municipal
light plant and the city hall of that
town were on fire. The fire boys
turned out promptly and it was found
that at fire the night before the
charges in the chemical tanks had
been exhausted and had not been re-
charged. Then they went and got the
fire hose, attached it to a plug and
then had to break into a hardware
store to get a wrench to turn the
water on. In the meantime the light
plant, city Hall, lumber yard and
other property altogether valued at
$1,000 had been destroyed. The boys
did.well after they got ready.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-07-11

you boys didn't damage the gov
eminent" John Scott, postmaster of
Golden City said to the four young
men who blew the safe in his office.
"You damaged me- That was my
safe" What did it cost?" asked one
of the men, named O'Brien. Thirty
five dollars" replied the postmaster.
well, the Ford in which we were
captured is mine," said O'Brien. Pm
going to have it sold and send you
SIS out of the proceeds" Mr.. O'Brien
probably will not need his Ford again
for some time.-St: Joseph Observer
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
CRIMINAL.

Soldiers from Camp Pike and county
officers are searching the woods in
Arkansas for draft evaders who killed
three men in a recent battle
Count Mirbach. German ambassador
to Russia, was assassinated last week
at Petrograd
A report to the senate on war prof
its shows that many Americans are
profiteering by their countrys misfor-
tune
Charles Clausen, SO, waiter. was ar
rested in New York for distributing
pamphlets setting forth German data
and specious pleas.
J. G. Jackson, wanted in connec-
ton with safe robbery in St Louis,
was taken to that city from Chicago.
Three negro soldiers were executed
at Fort Dodge, Ia, for attacking a
white girl aged II
Oscar Buchenberger, saloon keeper
of Evansville. Ind, was the first man
in the state to violate the dry law. He
was fineo 500.
Charles Zero, 70. just released from
sanitarium III New York, slew his
wife. his brother and daughter with
an ak.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
RUSSIA AWAKES TO
GERMAN AUT0CRACY
COMMENT OF PARIS NEWSPA
PERS ON KILLING COUNT
Won MlRBACH.

Paris.-1n their comment on the
assassination of Count Won Mirbaeh
the Paris newspapers are unanimous
in expressing the opinion that the
event will be likely 10 cause eompli=
cations the importance of which eau
not be gagged.
The first awakening of the ven
geance of Russia against German tyr
RAINY. is the light in which lie jour
nal views it. while the Petit Journal
wonders if it will not open a neS
phase OF Germanys difficulties in the
east
In the state of tension existing
between Russia and Gesmany., says
the Figaro, this assassination may
lead to the most interesting compiler.
tiops."
humanity considers the act mot
a vulgar assassination, but EN- act of
open rebellion by exasper6ted pa
triotism."
The assassination. as the Matin
views it, shows that there are still
in Russia men concerned with the
dignity of their country and imbued
With patriotism.
Alexander F. Kerensky, former pre-
mier of Russia, when informed by the
Associated Press of the assassination
of General Count Won Mirbach, Ge.-
man ambassador at Moscow, declared
that while he could not feel elatej
at the death of human being" he
could not help saying I'll is good
thing for Russia"
NJ. kerensky seemed reluctant to
believe the news, asking repeatedly.
are you sure?"
When informed that the new
seemed perfectly reliable. as it origi-
mated in Berlin, he said
This may be the beginning of the
Renaissance of Russia"
Put now the Germans will surely
go to Moscow" he added sadly. it
was only few days ago that kercn-
sky, in a talk with the correspondent.
expressed his opinion that the only
reason German troops had not yet dp-
peared in Moscow was because Won
Mirbach had not required their pres.
ence there.
The identity of the assassins has
not been established, nor have they
been arrested, the message states.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
GEN ERAL-

Seismographs at George .Jwn univer-
sity, Washington. recorded a series of
earth shocks at a distance of $500
miles,
Allied authorities have asked Theo-
dore Roosevelt to come TO Ireland and
reconcile the people TO the conscrip-
ton law.
Secretary Lane has announced his
intention of giving farm to every
soldier on his return from Europe.
The town marshal at Owaneco. Ill.
made only one arrest last year, and the
Job is abolished
An agreement is in the making be-
tween the United States, Japan and
England which would forever bar Ger.
many from the Pacific ocean.
Workers in munition factories and
in other essential lines are to be given
badges as a mark of distinction.
Fifty-eight men of the Marine Corps
We're decorated for bravery by Gen.
Pershing.
Canada is being visited by thou
sands OF American troops en- route
from the west to the eastern seaboard.
Red Cross drive at Shanghai has
resulted in 100000 Chinese joining the
organization.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12

ACTION WILL BE POSTPONED oW
ING TO THE NUMBER OF
ABSENTEES.
RECESS PLANS ABANDONED
Some Leaders Hopeful of Completing
War Tax Bill and Adjourning Early
in October-Water Power Bill
Comes Up Soon.

Washington.-With midsummer re
cess plans unexpected blocked by the
House. Congress has buekied down to
work with view to cleaning up its
legislative slate so as TO get occasion
al respites of a few days at a time
while the Senate interstate commerce
committee is holding hearings on tn !
House resolution providing for gov
eminent control during the war of
telegraph. telephone, cable and radio
systems.
Failure of the Senate TO pass the
reSolution-an action which was
strongly urged by the president-was
largely responsible for the refusal o.
the House to consider the resolution
passed by the Senate calling for ad-
iournment to August II. Senate lead
ers insist that hasty action on this leg
islation is not possible in spite of the
threatened strike of the telegraphers
employed by the Western Union, aud
extensive hearings are planned to We
gin probably a week from tomorrow
Although the mooted question of
nationwide prohibition during the
war has the right of way in the Sen
ate when the S11 900 900 emergency
agricultural appropriation bill comes
up under its privilege status compar
atively slim attendance in the upper
house as well as in the lower is ex-
pected. Many members left Washing
ton for their homes, some With the
belief that recess was a certainty
and others regardless of the defeat in
the House of the vacation plans
Many members, however, besieged
railroad ticket Offices with cancella-
tons of orders for reservations.
With weekend and three day reats
as their sole consolation in prospect
during the summer. some leaders are
discussing an effort to hasten disposi-
ton of pending business and, if posi-
BILE, effect a fnal adjournment early
in October. Those in charge of the
new war tax bill, however, declared
il is matter so important that il car
not be rushed and has scant prospect
of enactment before late in October.
Wartime prohibition promises a
spectacular struggle in the Senate.
and so complex is the situation that
few leaders are hazarding a predic-
ton of the result An early vote,
however, is non in prospect. Because
of absence of many senators the
"drys' plan to postpone roll call until
f,tl9 hat. h in. &c
The administration bill to develop
water power resources is expected 10
be pressed in the House soon. After
disposal of this legislation House
leaders plan i series OF three.day re-
in the making by the ways and means
committee
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
PERSONAL.

Henry Johnson and Bob Robinson,
negro soldiers. have been cited for
bravery because in a recent raid these
two routed 40 Germans.
1t is said that the death of the
Turkish Sultan was not due to natural
causes.
President Carranza has sent his fell
citations to the President on the occa-
sion of the national birthday.
Andrew Policy, f6. and Sarah Lon
don. IL, were married at Paris, III,
on the 4th
Miss Kathryn Sellers was appointed
by President Wilson as Judge of the
juvenile court at Washington
Republicans In his district have
asked Uncle Joe" Cannon to run
again for congress.
An officer of the United States navy
taken by the Germans from the Presi-
dent Lincoln has been located in a
German prison camp
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
DOM ESTIc.

New men will be included in the
August call, according to word from
Gen Crowders office.
Dry senators are to make a fight to
have the whole nation go dry IN six
msnths from date.
Profiteers in many l!nes-espeeially
wool-have been warned by the fed
eral authorities to beware.
Senators are making a fight to have
the price of wheat raised to $3.50
Secretary Daniels has asked the
press not to publish any ship news of
interest to our enemies.
Investigation discloses that over e.
900 per cent profit was made in some
lines of foodstuffs last year
The final arrangements for the new
Liberty loan have been put up to Pres
ident Wilson
Each cattleman in Meagher county.
Mont, has contributed one steer to the
Red Cross.
The l. w. w agitators recently de-
ported from Bisbee, Ariz., have sued
officials for 100000 damages.
All the allied nations WED with each
other in celebrating the birthday of
the United States, England particular
ly SO.
The U. S. is taking steps TO make
all the returning soldiers, who have
been wounded or incapaeitated, self
supporting
Figures from 122 rail lines show
decrease in earnings during the last
fiscal year.
According to the new regulations. it
is now unlawful TO give a soldier a
drink even at home.
Internal revenue taxes for this year
will amount to $500. 000. 900, accord.
ing to the latest estimate.
New ships built and launched in
June by United States shipyards es-
tablished a world record. but July will
beat 1t.
Millers who have pocketed large
profits on their commodity are to be
forced to give 1t to the government in
the shape Of flour.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
DIPLOMATS DISCUSS
RUSSIAN SITUATION
WASHINGTON AND ENTENTE
REPRESENTATIVES, Elk
CHANGE IDEAS.

Washington. = Russia continues TO
be the subject of earnest considera-
ton by the administration, and it is
understood there are almost daily ex-
changes of opinion between Washing
ton and the entente capitals through
their respective embassies here, and
through other channels of less Off
cial character.
The United States government has
regarded the proposition, strongly
urged by some OF the entente powers,
for the dispatch to Siberia of an in
ternational army in which America
should be largely represented as a
purely military problem. Consequent
~, it is understood now that the de
cision virtually rests with Gen. Focn
is regarded as probable that a deci-
sion may be announced soon.
Meanwhile, as part of the general
project for relief to Russia, details OF
the plan for the peaceful penetration
of Russia and Siberia by prominent
American business men with the pur-
pose of affording economic and maj -
rial aid to the people are now being
worked out, and announcement of the
personnel of the men 10 go is expect
ed in the near future
Great delay is being encountered n
securing reliable official information
regarding the condition of the Arctic
province of Archangel. which is par
tieularly exasperating to the officials
because of the unofficial reports that
reach Washington of the hostile atti-
tude of the Firms, said to be reinforc-
ed by German soldiers. 1t is realized
that a considerable Finnish-German
force could easily seize strategic
points on the railroad running south
from Archangel and Kola to Volog-
da, and, indeed, it is said that al
ready the invaders have arrived at
Kim, an important town on this road
near the southern end of the White
Sea.
a successful movement of this kind
might defeat any entente plan to send
a military force into Central Russia
from the north Although as long as
the entente feet is able to navigate
in the Arctic the little force of sailors
and marines at Kola and vicinity VII
be safely supported. The advent of
winter probably would make it neces-
sary to withdraw this force, while
otherwise it would be cut off from
SunplieS and assistance
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
A bill appropriating $4,000 .OOO. 900
for Notifications has been passed by
the lower house OF congress.
WAR eREVluEs

While the United S ates has nriy
1000 men actually on the line at the
present time, the number will be in
creased 10 100000 by Aug /.
General March says that on July
25i,ao0 L. s soldiers were actually on
the line on the west front.
<. Of c. Commissioner in Paris.
Paris-Lawrence o. Murray. comp
troller of the currency in the Roosevelt
and TAN administrations has arrived
in Paris as deputy overseas commits
sioner Of the Knights of Columbus.
The German U-boats succeeded in
sinking another U S. transport-tne
Coyington-but the loss of life was
small
American and British destroyers at
tackled and sunk five U-boats lying in
wait for American transports.
\ Yankee patrol made raid in day.
light which lasted 20 minutes and re-
suited in taking 50 prisoners.
British air raiders brought down AZ
German planes in one day on the west
front recently.
British air raids back of the line con
time, and the people on the interior
are wild with panic.
British casualties for the past week
totaied I04 officers and 29,193 men. a
decrease of Is per cent.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
FOREIGN.

Prussian diet has at last voted to
give slight recognition to the workers
by allowing them a vote.
Word comes from Geneva, Switzer-
land, that the peace plans OF Austria's
rulers have slipped, and the commits.
sIoners returned home.
In spite of protests. the elections II
Panama were pulled off on schedule
time with American soldiers TO keen
order.
A recent search disclosed hundreds
OF guns and much ammunition hid
den in many parts Of Ireland.
A Red Cross commission lately ar
rived from Japan Is here, en- route to
France.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
TO BUILD AVIATION
DEPOT At CAPITAL
LITTLE ROCK HAS BEEN AWARE
ED ANOTHER GREAT AEMY
PLANT.
WILL BE A BIG PROJECT
New Plant Will Be Built in East Lit
tie Rock and VIII Involve An ini-
tial Expenditure of More
Than $56o,ooo.
Little Rock.

Little Rock
Another great army plant has been
secured for Little Rock.
Announcement that headquarters
supply warehouse for all aviation
fields in West Tennessee. Arkansas.
Oklahoma and northern Texas Will be
built at Little Rock Immediately came
in telegram to George W. DonagAey,
former governor, announcing that he
had been selected as contractor aid
directing him to proceed With the
work Immediately.
The new plant Will be built in East
Little Rock, just north of the mill
of the Consumers Oil Company, will
involve an initial expenditure Of more
than 100000, already appropriated
by Congress, and it is believed the
cost will ultimately exceed $l,000000
When the project was first propos-
ed the government sought 40 acres
and the Board of Commerce euaran-
teed the government this land at
price of $40 per acre Later the CO.
ernmentss requirements were changed
and in order to obtain the larger tract,
new location had TO be sought. The
only available site was-that owned by
the Field brothers.
The plan to make Little Rock head
quarters for aviation supplies for all
aviation fields in the Southwest had
been under consideration for months.
1t was first talked of in October, 1917,
but was dropped until last February.
Then the shake-up in the aviation sec
ton Of the army when Major General
Squires was retired as head of the de-
partment, caused the plans to be
dropped Two weeks ago the matter
was taken UP again at Washington
and a representative was sent there
to look after Little Rock interests.
This city was favored by the govern
ment officials because it is centrally
located with reference to aviation
fields in the Southwest and because
of the army establishments already
located there.
Plans for the plant provided for
warehouse 400 by 500 feet and bar
racks buildings to accommodate 500
priyates and noncommissioned Off
GERS. They also include quarters for
officers and an officers club.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12

S. W. Vawter of Bentonyile has a
walking cane made of branch of the
hedge that surrounded the home OF
the notorious Bender family near
Cherryvale. Kan. The Blenders
We're hospitable Kansans Of the early
days who had the quaint custom Of
rebbing their guests and then killing
them. 1t is said y travellers were
murdered by the Benders before the
family was suspected.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
NEUROLOGICAL.

The body of John Purroy Mitchell,
former mayor of New York, but who
died as an aviator at Lake Charles.
La, was buried in the metropolis on
Wednesday,
Aaron Ward. 76, retired admiral of
the United States navy. is dead at his
home in Roslyn. N Y.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina
died at his home in Washington on
July 2.
The sultan of Turkey, 35th of his
line. died on the 4th at his home near
Constantinople.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
Dor.

Western Union operators. more pa
triotic than the officials. have deferred
their strike indefinitely
An exemption from draft is being
urged for all needed employees in coal
mines.
Two thousand Welders and maehin-
lists struck at Pawtucket. r. l.. when a
15 per cent wage increase was denied
President Wilson has vetoed bill
increasing the hours of labor from
seven to eight of departmental en-
pleyes.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
ACCIDENTS.

Gottleeb Lott. u. shoemaker, was
killed by train at Pana. Ill.
Frank Clopton, Il, was killed at Sc
dalia, Mo, by playmate with an
'unloaded" gun.
An excursion steamer, the Column
bia, ran ashore and sank near Pekin.
ILL.,. and 175 are thought to have per
ished.
A powder plant blast in Midland.
England, resulted in 60 people meeting
death and 300 injured.
A war plant blast at Syracuse. y. Y.
resulted in the death of 16 and 200 in
jured.
Three miners are believed dead at
the O'Gara mine in Harrisburg, ILL.,. be-
cause of defective helmets.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12

Washington, The administration
bill authorizing issuance of $4,000. 000,.
900 additional Liberty bonds and 81.
500, 100000 more for loans to the al
lies recently passed by the House was
passed by the Senate without amend
ment or roll call and now goes TO
President Wilson for his approval
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12

Robbie Oliver. living near Crosset;.
was bitten by moccasin few days
ago. Guy LEROY was bitten by d
snake while bathing in Watkins GIN
pool, near Wallace, in Little River
county, and Harley Leonard was bill
ten by a snake al Egger during the
past week. These three cases make
eight of the kind in the state tins
summer. In no case has the person
bitten been in danger of death
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
Bio Mar Bill Passed.

Washington The $4,000, 000,0
army appropriation bill was complet-
ed by Congress and now goes to the
president The conference report on
the measure was approved by both
the House and Senate. after only brief
consideration.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
Favors Tobacco Industry.

Washington = A tentative promise
was given by Food Administrator
Hoover to senators from tobacco pro
ducing states that the supply of SUI
gar for the tobacco industry, which
Mr.. Hover had planned to cut in half,
will not be reduced during the pres
emf calendar year.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
Yankees Camp IN Italy.

Rome - The first contingent OF
American troops to arrive in Italy
has within As hours established itself
in camp. The men are sleeping un-
der their own tents and feeding from
their own kitchen. which was provid.
ed by the American Red Cross be-
fore the men started
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
To Talk of Prisoners.

ngton.-Germany has accept
ed the invitation of the United States
to send representatives TO Berne,
Switzerland, for a conference on An
gust 5. with an American delegation
upon the general subject of exchange
and treatment of prisoners Of War.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
NEWS OF WEEK
Told Herewith IN I abloid
Form
Condensed Items of interest
for Every Member OF
the Household
MIscELLANE OUS.

DR., Henry Gersterberger of Gleve-
land announces the discovery of 4 per
feet substitute fer mothers milk. The
new name is S. NJ A.
Two hospitals in London have been
set aside for the exclusive Use of the
Americans wounded
A.number of American officers have
been killed speeding automobiles on
the good roads of France
German officials have placed a strict
limit on clothes. and permission is
now needed to change your collar.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
AWAY With Hypnen.

Washington.-Wit word OF
discussion or record vote the Senate
adopted the resolution of Senator
King of Utah. annulling the federal
charter of the National German
American Alliance. The resolution
now goes to the House.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12

Canadian Army Headquarters in
France-A Canadian hospital on a
site behind the British front, occu.
pied for eighteen months. was bombed
by Germans and several persons. IN.
Guiding doctors and officer-patients.
were killed or seriously wounded.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
LOYAL Russian Slain.

London-Captain St, Chasing, for
MGR commander of the Russian Baltic
fleet. who was convicted of having
opposed and agitated against the Boil
shevik government of Russia, has
been executed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

After quoting letter which the
American Defense Society has ad
dressed to the governors of all states
in the Union asking for the remaining
of American cities now having the
names of German cities, the editor of
the Hamburg Budget says: THE
things which will happen soon-per-
haps are hapenning this very day
will not leave US In mood to allow
Berlins and Hamburgs and Bismarcks
TO lie around loose in this land OF
freedom"
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
EIR ES.

A million-dollar fire at shipyard at
Orange, Tex, cost the lives of two
workers.
toy balloon set fire to and de-
stroyed Methodist church at Genes.
see. Ill.
The Monticellonian., 1918-07-12
No War On India.

Amsterdam.-The German govern
ment has no intention of undertaking
campaign into India. Foreign Secre-
tary Won Kuehlmann told questioner
In the Reichstag.