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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-16

Hume and Sprague. would raise $z5,
OF the money if Butler and the farm
ers on this side of the river woule
raise $3.50. This was agreed to-. anc
the matter is of so much Importance
that MIR. Culver thought the CONNER
cial Club should give it full endorse.
ment. A motion prevailed that the
club endorse the proposition and as
sist i'll improving the road and re-
pairing the bridges.
Mayor Jas. A. DeArmond spoke
briefly and stated that he was asking
the club for its sympathy and assist
ance in looking after the good of the
city. Referring to the action OF the
club in the matter of the purchase, of
a street sweeper, he stated that the
street and alley committee was in
communication with manufacturers
in regard to a sweeper and would
know something definite in short
time.
The mayor stated that it was i'm
peratively necessary that a proper
survey of the water and light plants
be made in the near future, no matter
what the cost. The waterworks plant
is in deplorable condition, and
something must be done soon for it's
betterment. With the present rate Of
consumption 500 gallons of water is.
used. per minute, while the pumping
at the river is only 200 gal
Ions per minute. In case of big fire
the department would be unable to do
effective work. The light plant is
now strained to its utmost capacity
and this also must be strengthened
and enlarged in some way. The Green
people OF Pleasant Hill, who have
recently taken over the Adrian plant,
want to extend their line sto Butler
and furnish the city with current for.
commercial purposes, said the mayor.
md the matter is nova before the
light committee OF the city council.
The matter OF registering farm
abor was discussed at some length,
md on motion it was decided to lend
III possible aid to the farmers of this
ection during the coming harvest. A
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-16

ing the past few months he had beer
taking oil leases Of Bates county
lands and that he had transferred
these leases to E. Angela Scully
The leased lands are in West Boone
West Point, Homer, Charlotte ano
other townships. The manager ol
the estate has agreed to make tests al
once, and big drilling outfit has
been unloaded in West Boone town
ship and will begin work in the near
future. Prof. Morrison of Washing
ton University, geologist of note
and reputation, has visited Bates
county several times during the past
year and made exhaustive examina-
tions of lands under lease. Mr.. Smith
said that he was preparing state
ment for the newspapers in regard to
the oil proposition in Bates county.
Rev. Lewis w. Keele, who is in
charge of the seed corn testing sta
tion, submitted a condensed state
ment of the work accomplished since
the station was established: Nearly
600 bushels of corn had been tested
for 81 ,farmers, and more than 1000
bushels of seed corn had been sold
through the station. The average of
the tests showed about 88 per cent OF
the corn good. The station had prov
en- a good thing, as it was education
al and demonstrated the necessity OF
testing all seed corn,
Levi Covey was named as a men,
ber of the Decoration Day commit
tee, vice G. P. Wyatt, resigned.
A. H. Culver reported that he had
attended meeting Tuesday after
noon near the CORTLAND bridge over
the Marias des Cygnes River, which
was attended by J. D. Clarkson, man.
ager OF the Jefferson Highway, and
humber of farmers and others inter-
,sted in the Improvement of the road
ust south of the bridge. After the
Dad had been thoroughly examined
~ Mr.. Clarkson, County Highway
engineer Jos. Flammang and others,
was estimated that it could be put
II travelling condition for about 5000.
1r. Culver stated that Rich Hill,
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-16

motion was made and carried that all
the citizens of the city and communi-
ty be urged to not undertake any
work or contract in the near future
which can be postponed until after
the coming harvest, in order that all
able bodied men who will do so may
assist in the harvest.
The club adjourned to the next
regular meeting on Tuesday evening,
May 2S.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-16
ENEMY ATTACK ON ONE MILE
FRONT FAILS
Germans Penetrate British Positions
at One Point Near Morlancourt,
but Are Quickly Driven Out
Teutons Repulsed on Other Parts
OF Line With Heavy Losses.

London, May 14.-ln an attack
along mile front near Morlancourt
the Germans penetrated the British
positions at one place. Field Mar
shall flaig reports tonight that at all
other points on this line the Germans
were repulsed with heavy losses, and
that the Australians later recaptured
the lost position.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-16

While the Germans continue to
reconstitute with fresh elements their
units shattered by the allies. during
the recent big offensive, they are
keeping up intensive bombardments
against the British and French posi-
tions on various sectors in Flanders
and Picardy. They also have become
embroilcd with the French in heavy
artillery duels -in Champagne and in
the Vosges mountains.
Nowhere on any part of the line
from the North sea to the Swiss FROM
tier has there been an infantry en-
gagement OF great Importance. Near
Morlancourt, which lies to the south
of Albert. the Germans delivered an
attack against the British, on front
OF nearly mile and at one point pen
etrated a British position. The Aus
trallans, in a. counter attack, almost
Immediately recaptured the ground
and the enemy suffered heavy losses
and was repulsed on the other parts
OF the front.
A similar operation was attempted
against the French on hill IA, the
scene OF many previous bloody en-
counters in the KENNEL sector. Un-
official accounts say the enemy
gained foothold on the rugged
slopes, but that the French were
pressing them hard, while Field Mar
shal Haig in his latest communication
asserts that an attack north of kem-
MEL which might include hill Al, was
repulsed.
North of Robecq, in Flanders, the
British took the initiative and in an
attack inflicted casualties on the ene-
my and captured prisoners. On the
Amens sector the French carried out
a similar maneuver with like results.
Wherever the Germans essayed a
stroke, except near Morlancourt and
hill A.. they met with almost instant
repulse at the hands of the allies.
Although the Germans everywhere
are remaining in comparative qu;e:.
except for their artillery work, it is
realized behind the allied lines that
his state of affairs will not last long,
or the enemy is known to be prepar-
ng methodically for resumption of
lostilities. The strengthening of the
inc is being made both in man and
gun power and in reconstructing regi-
nents that were shot to pieces by the
lllied guns during the big German
lrive, and they are bringing up men
Who have had no part in the great
struggle.
When the blow, is to be delivered
apparently is beyond the realm even
II surmise, but it is highly probable.
hat it will not come until the enemy,
5 fully prepared in every way to give
mighty battle to gain his objective
he separating of the British and
'rench armies and the opening OF a
airway to the channel ports.
In the Italian theater considerable
ghting continues around Monte Cor
o, which commands the approach to
he valley leading from Trent to Ro-
erto. Here the Austrians have re-
ewed their attacks to regain the
round captured by General Diaz's
orces last week, but the Italians have
uccessfully warded off every blow.
ttempts by the invaders to reach
Italian positions on several other sec
ors OF the front also met with re-
ulse.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-05-04

been visiting the Texas Camps and witnessed
tie splf-sacrifcing work Of our splendid
young men who are preparing to risk all for
us. 1t is strange our own people will not
help them by exercising the self control
necessary to give Negro charged with crime
such a trial as our own laws provide The
government of the United States is controlled
by Southern men. 1t has called the Negro
to the defense of the colOrs and the Ameri-
can people will demand that rise thus hon
ored shall be granted the justice of fair
t,iaI when accused of crime. We all know
that when guilty there is no doubt of full
punishment. The Lexington lynchers can
not have realized the extent to which their
act furnishes aid and comfort to the enemy.
As Secretary Of the Tennessee Law and
Order League, organized to stop lynching, I
urge You to issue a proclamation to our
people pointing out the reasonable effect
Of such act and that you call upon the
President Of the United States as commander
Of the nation to reinforce your words, for
it is plain we are threatened with a nation
wide increase Of this crime.
BOLTON SMITH.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-05-04
MAKING SOLDIERS IN DIXIE
BOLTON SMITH.

VIM. Slavens McNutt, In COllier's)
"Im Done Talking against Niggers"
In writing of the National Army of the
South | must not omit the Negro soldiers.
There was one unit at Camp Lee composed
Of l,60O colored soldiers, selected from West
Virginia. Ten days after they arrived in
camp with the first quota last fall, the call
came for them to go Immediately to France
for special service The call was sudden
and unexpected General Cronkhite knew
that the men had not expected to leave this
country for several months. He thought
that perhaps some Of the 1000 might have
good reasons for not wanting to leave at
once. so he called for volunteers from the
5000 other colored troops who were in camp
to I'll up whatever vacancies there might be
in the oversee unit. Every one Of the 5000
volunteered for immediate oversee service.
Then the unit was marched to hail. The
general said that there were volunteers to
take the place Of any one who wished to
remain behind. Only 20 per cent Of the
1,60O awaited themselves of the opportunity
to stay at home When the general came
from the stage on his way out those newly
drafted colored men, facing active service
in the war zone within less than two weeks
after having broken their civilian ties, started
down the aisle the singing grew to har-
monious roar Of affirmation. The thing was
spontaneous. They had not been coached. It
was a spontaneous expression of sentiment
in the face of danger.
Will you say that they had no full real
ization of the danger to be faced? Then
come with me to Camp Jackson. I heard
there a battalion of Negro soldiers singing
under the leadership of David Griffin, the
division singing instructor They were
drawn up in formation before barrack,
singing with that abandon and joy that
only the Negro can thought, the war must
be very light on their minds.
Come with me to an officers mess hall
the next day There is a shout outside.
"1ey! Look what's coming!' We step out
side. Down the road, thump-thump, thump
thump, comes that same battalion Of Negro
soldiers in full marching order. These SOL
diers from the mills and cotton fields are
on their way to France. The whole camp
knows it; the whole camp is grave attain.
1t seemed indeed that the quiet. There is
no sound in all that cantonment save the
beat of marching feet and the creaking Of
packs The black men know they are on
their way abroad. They are a solemn-look-
ing lot. A minister steps out to the edge
of the embankment overlooking the road
down which the troops are marching, and
calls out shakily: Goodbye, boys. God
bless you! God take care of you, boys!''
There is an uprolling of eyes and ashaky
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-05-04

Lady Curzon has always greatly inter-
ested herself in charitable works and on one
occasion she was entertaining a number of
school children at her father beautiful home
in Alabama After the luncheon her little
guests were shown through the place in
order that they might enjoy the many beau
tiful things it contained.
This, said Miss Kinds, as she was then,
indicating a statue, lis Minerva
WAS Minerva married?" asked one of
the little girls.
No. my child,' said the future countess
smiling systematically; 'Minerva was the
goddess of WISDOM
In olden times it was customary for an
officer to go round the towns and villages
to see that the inhabitants had no weapons
Of war On one Of these tours an officer
called at the house of a worthy Scotch couple
and put the question to the old man:
Any weapons Of war in this house?'
After scratching his head Sandy looked
at his better half and said:
" Deed aye; pit DOT your tongue, guild
wife!'
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-05-04

chorus OF voices in answer: 'Thanky, sub.
Thanky kindly. Thanky, parson. Thanky
sub -
A big NIississippian, standing near, swore
growlingy under his breath, gulped, and
cried
I'm done talking against niggers, he
declared huskiy. ''Those boys have been
damn fine soldiers here, an if they ever
get back from France, IN big enough to
lick any man who don't give 'em square
deal
''They've certainly been good soldiers,
South Caroinan standing by agreed. Il
never thought to salute niger, but I've
been glad to return salutes to those boys.
If they die in France, they re going to be
just as dead as any of the rest of us. I
been changing my mind awful fast in the
last two months -
Silence but for the shuttle and thump of
booted feet on the roadway The rollicking,
syncopated songs of yesterday were forgot
ten. SOFT drawing, quavery voice from
somewhere in the marching ranks began
the hymn "Will There Be Any Stars in My
Crown?" Others took it up, and to the
words and music of the old church song
those black boys tramped their solemn way
out of camp to put their bodies to the chance
OF war on a foreign soil.
They may not have known much about
the history Of the German nation. Cars
and kaisers may not have been any more real
to their minds than ghosts and COLLINS. But,
believe me, they knew that they were going
to a dangerous place. They knew! I know
very little Of the rights and wrongs Of what
is spoken of as the Negro Problem of the
South; | believe that whatever the rights
and wrongs Of it may be, it will prove much
easier of adjustment after this war is over
Much has developed in the Gala CHAN trial
that running a newspaper is not a golden
harvest.
Mooney showed more sense than did Or
ganized labor combined even including little
Jimmy Duncan.
Owing to the high prices Of wearing APP
parel that Liberty League organizer ought
to appreciate his suit of tar and feathers as
it's a money saver.
The Stone. on which the foundation Of the
Seattle Branch of the National Association
is built seems to be capable Of bearing up
all that is put on it.
Being knocked down by an auto may put
\lbert Johnson in bed for week or more
as a Representative, but out West as re-
porter such bump would not have sent him
to bed at all.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-05-04
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE o.
Washington for King County.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
Washington for King County.
Parilee Leaf, Plaintiff Sam Leaf, Defendant
No. .. Summons by Publication
The State of Washington to the said Sam Leaf,
Defendant
hereby summoned to appear within sixty
DAYS after date the first publication of this
summons. to-wit within sixty days after the 9Th
day of April, 1918, and defend the above entitled
complaint of the plaintiff and serve copy OF your
answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff
at his office below stated and in of your fall
re so to do judgment will be rendered against you
has been filed with the clerk of said court.
The object of the above entitled action is to OBJ
tain a decree of divorce from the defendant by the
plaintiff the ground of desertion, and for the
restoration of her former name, Par1lee Townsend,
and likewise the estate, lot Is, block of High
land View, addition to the city of Seattle, King
County Washington.
ANDREW r. BLACK,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
p O. Address, 316 Pacific Block, Seattle, Wash.
April 6-May IS, 1918
FOR RENT-One two furnished rooms for men.
Good Accommodations Ballard 1875.
The ''wets'' are recalling that Russia
went dry in 1915 and crazy in 1918.-Brook-
Ign Eagle.
Caytons Weekly publishes legal notices
at current rates. Main "a.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
UNCLE SAM WILL
STANDBY RUMANIA,
LANSING DECLARES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-The United
States government today notified Ru-
mania that her separate peace with the
central powers would not prejudice her
interests at the peace table.
secretary Lansing wrote the Ruma-
man charge that the United States
would exert its influence toward fulfill
ment of Rumanias just ambitions.
Rumania had feared that her rights
would be overlooked, so a few days
ago the Rumanian charge presented a
memorandum outlining her aims and
suggesting they should be recognized
secretary Lansing, in reply today, said
THE government of the United States
has constantly had in mind the future
welfare and integrity of Rumania as a
free and independent country and prior
to the existence of a state of war be.
tween the United States and Austria
Hungary message of sympathy and
appreciation was sent by the president
to the king of Rumania.
conditions have changed since that
time and the president accordingly de-
slres me to inform you that the gov
eminent of the United States is not I'M
manian people without, as well as with
in, the boundaries of the kingdom.
TT has, witnessed their struggles and
sufferings and sacrifices in the cause of
freedom from their enemies and their
Oppressors. With the spirit of national
unity and the aspirations of the Ru-
'nanianS everywhere, the government of
the United States deeply sympathizes
and will not neglect at the proper time
to exert its Influence that the Just poIit-
manian people may be obtained and
made secure from all foreign agrees
sions."
The state department also asked the
American legation at Jassy to present
duplicate to the Rumanian govern
ment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
IF CHILD IS CROSS,
FEVERIsH AID SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated give California
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing. else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels. and the result Is.
they become tightly clOgged with waste.
liver gets sluggish. stomach sours. then
your little one becomes cross, hail SICK,
feverish. don't eat. sleep or act natural-
w. breath is bad. system fun or cold,
has sore throat. stomlCh-3che or diar-
rhoea Listen Mother! See II tongue
is coated then give n teaspOonful OF
California syrup OF Figs" and In Few
hours all the cOuStipaIed waste, sour
bile and uudig ested food passes out OF
the system. and you have well. play
ful child again
Millions OF mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because IL IS perfectly
harmless: children love IL. and II never
fails 20 act on the stomach. liver and
bowels.
ASK your druggist for a bottle Of
California syrup OF Figs" which has
full directions for babies. children OF ALI
ages and for grown-ups plainly printed
on the bottle. Beware OF counteTfeits
sold here Get the genuine, made by
California Fig Syrup Company Re
fuse any other kind with contempt.
lAdvt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08

You're bilious. Your liver is slug
gish. You feel lazy, dizzy and all
knocked out. Your head is dull, your
tongue is coated: breath bad; stomach
sour and bowels constipated. But don't
take salivating calomel. 1t makes you
sick: you may lose a days work.
CalomeI is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
CalOmel crashes into sour bile like dy ma
mite. breaking it up. That's when you
feel that awful nausea and crampinG.
If YOU want to enjoy the incest,
gentlest liver and bowel cleansing YOU
ever EXPERIENCED just take a spoonful of
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone tonight.
Your druggist or dealer sells YOU a bot
tie of Dodson's Liver Tone for a few
cents under nv personal mOney-back
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
Almost a Shadow, Afraid
TO Eat

MY son-in-law was SO bad from
stomach trouble that he was reduced
70 almost a shadow and was afraid to
eat anything. as all food caused blOat-
ing Of gas which pressed against his
heart. worrying him very much Our
druggist persuaded him to try Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy, put up by George H.
ATayr. a Chicago chemist. and in two
months he looked fine. can eat anything
and works hard every day II IS a sim
pie, harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the Intestinal
tract and allays the Inflammation which
causes practically all stomach. liver and
intestinal ailments. including appendi-
citis. one dose will convince or money
refunded For sale by druggists every
Wharr - AHNf-l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-11-08
The tOar is changing
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