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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
MISSOURI SENATE PASSES
WOMAN SUFFRAGE BILL
Measure Gives Right to Vote for
Presidential Electors.

Jefferson City, Mo-. March 3d.
The women of Missouri won their
first decisive victory for the ballot
in the State Senate today when that
body, BY vote of FL to II. passed
a Senate bill giving women the right
to vote for presidential electors.
The measure was introduced by
Senator Mcknight, OF Gentry Coun-
ty. 1t is duplicate OF the bill the
House passed some time ago, but
after the House measure had passed
through the Senate Committee on
Election, section was added to it
providing for referendum by the
people at the next general election
The Senate bill will be taken up and
passed by the House next week.
TIL friends of equal suffrage feel that
their victory is now safe and all i'll
dications point to this conclusion.
While their measure is reasonably;
certain to pass the Legislature and
meet the approval of Gov. Gardner
all danger may not be passed, for it
would be possible to refer it to a
vote of the people at the next gen.
eral election through referendum
petitions.
There was no debate in the Senate
over the measure. Senator Nc
Knight called it up and stated that
he did not desire to discuss its fea-
lures, as he believed every member
of the Senate understood its pro-
visions thoroughly.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
Baptists "Over the Top"

Sunday was missionary day at the
First Baptist Church. A special ef-
fort was made to secure a good at
tendance. The goal for attendance
and collection of the Sunday School
had been set at 800 and $4,000 re-
spectively. but when the report came
in, it was found that all expectations
had been more than fulfilled There
were 3I2 members of the Sunday
School in classes, and the collection
amounted to $2o4.52.. A great many
country people took advantage of
the excellent weather and brought
their families with them to church.
A special program had been pre-
pared for the occasion and was rem
dered by the different departments
of the Sunday School. The exercise
of the primary department were es-
pecially interesting and entertaining,
while incidental music furnished by
the choir and orchestra throughout
the program added. much to its en-
jOyment
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
Wix-Ghere.

Wednesday morning, March 10Th
| THE people of this neighborhood were
greatly surprised when they heare
of the wedding that had taken place
early Wednesday morning. Mis-:
Lena Wix and Mr.. Ralph Ghere, &C
companied by Miss Sallie Wix and
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Baker, motored
to Butler, where they secured "a mar
riage license.
Dinner was served at the Inn tor
the happy wedding party. They left
Butler at 2:3o. from there they mo-
tored to Adrian, where they were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony by Brother Hood. of the Chris
tan church, at his home. They
then drove back to Butler and on
out home.
The groom is the son of il.
Ghere of Lone Oak township. Mr..
Ghere is prosperous and indus
trious young farmer, an honorable
and highly respected young man.
Miss Lena is the charming daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Wix. She
is highly respected and we'll known
young lady of this county. Her
friends are numbered by those who
are fortunate enough to know her
We are glad to know that these
two young people will still be with
us in the Double Branch neighbour
hood.
They have host of friends who
wish them long and happy jour
ney through life. X
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
A BIT OF ADVICE
First-Don't Delay. Second-Don't
Experiment.

If you suffer from backache; head
aches or dizzy spells; ii you rest
poorly and are languid in the MORN
ing; If the kidney secretions are IT.
regular and unnatural in appearance,
do not delay. In such cases the kid
neys often need help
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
prepared for kidney trouble. They
are recommended by thousands.
Can Butler residents desire more
convincing proof of their effective
ness than the statement of a Butler
citizen, who has used them and will
lingly testifies to their worth?
w. H. Holloway, 2I3 S. Broad
way, says: Il have used Doan's
Kidney Pills at different times for
several years and they have meyer
failed to correct any disorder have
had and have kept my kidneys in
good condition. / gladly recommend
Oo1n's Kidney Pills for they Ger
tainly are good reliable medicine
Price Coo. At all dealers. Don't
simply ask for . kidney remedy-gef
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Holloway had. Foster Milburn
Ca Mfus, BGffalo. N. Y. a4-st
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
New Mexico Offers a Chance.

If you could buy fifteen or TWEEN
ty dollar land that has and does pro-
duce an annual crop OF from thirty
to seventy-five dollars per acre,
would it appeal to yous
l have few good farms tina, l
have known for the past eleven years
and have seen nine paying crops
made on them.
Then our New Mexico climate OF
fers health to you in addition to vast
nudeveloped resources that lie await
ing your zeal and industry. Count
less numbers have here regained
health and many who arg not afraid
to work have made good financially
IfDyou are interested write, or bet
ter, come and see
Ira L. -Ludwick,
United States Commissioner,
25-2t Estancia. New Mexico.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
May Deport 400 I. w. w.

Washington, March &-Attorney
General Palmer. disclosing today
that about 1000 enemy aliens were
informed during the war. said paroles
would be granted to some COO OF the
harmless class, others would be re-
patriated and 600 dangerous persons
would be held indefinitely, including
about 200 professed members OF the
l. w. w. or anarchistic organiza-
tons, whose cases would be referred
to the Department OF Labor with a
view to their deportation.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
Would Sell Beer in Canteens.

Boston, March 2o.-Maj. Gen.
Clarence R. Edwards, commanding
the Department of the Northeast,
has told workers at the Boston army
and navy canteen if he had anything
to do with it. beer and light wines
would go back in canteens."
when canteens we're started" he
said, Il was stationed at Buffalo.
ran the first one there and l was SO
eager to see it succeed that very
nearly put on an apron and sold
beer. If you could do that now you
wouldn't have to waste 50 many
smiles. 1t makes for eontentment.
Ali your dear children are drinking
wine over there and there's no
drunkenness and no excuses"
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
M. w. A. RAISES DUES
Deaths During the Recent Influenza
Made Raise Necessary.

Chicago. ILL.,, March 27.-The rates
for more than a million members Of
the Modern Woodmen of America
were increased yesterday to meet
the abnormal death losses, resulting
from the influenza epidemic, which
caused reduction in the beneficiary
fund of the order from $4,000, ooa=
to 500. 700.
On the present membership the
increase is flat advance of so per
cent. and all new members joining
hereafter will have to pay material
ly increased rates.
Even this raise is said to be not a
strictly adequate rate. but it was as
far as the membership could be in
duced to go at this time
The action was taken today at
special meeting OF the head camp of
the order after three days stormy
debate.
For several years, it is said, the
deaths have averaged about $1,000
600 more than the assessments, as
the organization operated under
very low rates. Since last October
the deaths have averaged $4,000, 900
month more than the receipts.
The table for the present members
increases the present crates 50 per
cent. beginning with Is cents per
$1,000 of insurance. at ages of II and
IS. and increasing by per cent
steps until SI.5O is reached at the
age of 80, above which the rate is
stationary.
The new monthly assessments for
$1,000 insurance are as follows, ap-
plying at age entry instead of at
tanned age:
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Judson Sanderson. prosecuting at
torney of Galloway County. was
found guilty of the charge made by
the Missouri State Bar Association
that he had represented Kick
brothers, charged with making dis
loyal statements, and that Sanderson
had gone among certain government
witnesses in this case in an endeavor
to get them to change their testi-
mony in his clients favor. Judge E.
S. CAN'T suspended Sanderson from
the Practice of law in the state of
Missouri for the period of twelve
months. Sanderson pleaded not
guilty to the charge.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
Ohio St. M. E. A. ]. Cutrell, Pastor

Sunday School at GAS.
Preaching by the pastor at II a.
m. and $3.50 p. m.
Morning subject, THE Universal
Proclamation" In the evening,
The Convention of Saul"
Epworth League at 7:3o.
All services will be held on the
new standard time.
A cordial invitation to all who will
worship with us.
Strangers made to feel at home.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

frage bill, which was passed by the
Senate by cote Of 81 to IL. Gray
was trying a case in Charlottesville,
Mo-. when he received a telegram
from suffrage leaders here that the
bill was to be. called UP today. He
caught a St. Louis & San Francisco
train for St. Louis and at Tower
Grove station was met with special
engine and coach, which made the
TO miles betWeen st. LOUIS and
Jefferson City in 100 minutes.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

The house has passed the senate
bill raising the salary OF county
school superintendent. The vote
was lis to 9 with II absent The
bill fixes the salaries on popula-
ton basis, ranging from $1,000 in
counties with less than I,2Oo popu-
lation to $4,000 in counties of IOo,-
600 or more. The bill carries an
emergency clause and if signed
promptly by the governor will take
effect before this years annual
school meetings.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Frank w. McAllister. Attorney
General of Missouri, and under
bond awaiting action of a Federal
Grand Jury in connection with a
charge against him of violating the
Federal migratory bird law, has pre-
pared petition which. he says, will
be filed today in the Federal Court
inv Kansas City. asking that the
United States Game Warden for this
district and his deputies be re-
strained from enforcement of the mi
gratory bird act.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

DR.. 3. Clark Hyde, who received
a great deal OF notoriety few years
ago when he was accused OF the
murder of Col. Swope, Kansas
City philanthropist, was notified last
week that he had been expelled from
the Missouri Medical Association.
He has filed a mandamus proceeding
in the Circuit Court seeking to COM
pei the resembling OF the order. The
made public.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

In an effort to secure nation
wide interest in the hunt for J. w.
Lynch, alias Geo. w. Jones, the fed
eral prisoner who recently killed
Sheriff J. M. Harrison and his son.
Dick, of Barton county, the citizens
of Lamar circulated a subscription
list and within a short time $4,000
had been pledged by the business
men of the town.-St. Joseph OBJ
server
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

a Dade county citizen put out
some poison for dogs WHICH were
running his sheep. Some fine bird
dogs got the poison and the sheep
owner will have to pay SLIGO for the
dogs and the cost OF the suit brought
against him.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

The meanest thief has again app
peared, this time in Kansas City.
One night last week the thief en-
tered the storeroom OF the Mercy
hospital in that city and stole $50
worth OF baby shoes and clothing
kept for the little patients.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

St. Louis thieves seem to enjoy
adding insult to injury as they ply
their trade, Last week they stole
the automobile belonging to the
automobile belonging to the Chief
OF the automobile squad of the po-
lice department. And now some
thief has capped the climax by rob-
bling the central police station.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
MISSOURI NOTES

The state public service commits
sion held meeting in Jacksonville
last week to hear protests against
the raise, of telephone rates in Cass
county.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

William Strong, a wealthy farmer
near Dexter. was attacked by mad
mule. William Strong, Jr., defend
ed his aged father with a pitchfork
and was also attacked by the mule,
which was not subdued till hired
hand knocked it down with a club.
The elder Strong was seriously bit
ten on the leg by the Infatuated
beast. His condition is serious
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

The order had been collecting an
assessment of 20 cents per $1,000 for
patriotic fundfi to meet the death
claims of its soldier and sailor men,
bers. and about $3.ooo.ooo was on
hand in this fund. This will be
transferred to the general fund until
the present emergency is over, and
the collection of the patriotic fund
assessment will be continued until
the new rates can be put into force.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
in Holland.

Another group opposes Brussels.
Rome, although the cradle OF inter-
national law, must be discarded, the
conference having almost unani-
mously decided that no great power
shall have the seat OF the league.
Constantinople is opposed because
it is not convenient OF access.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Frank Carannsa, young Italian,
the son of a wealthy importer. was
shot and killed on the streets of
Kansas City one day last week
While the police have no clue as
to the perpetrators it is believed
that the Black Hand is responsible
for the murder.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Ell Dorado Springs is trying to
get into the metropolitan class.
Last week perfectly good Gf there
is such thing) tin Lizzie was stolen
from a private garage in that city.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

The Fl Dorado Springs special
road district in Cedar County has
voted to issue $4,000 in bonds for
the improvements of roads in the
district.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

By a vote of approximately four
to one, residents OF Christian Coun-
ty, at a special election, approved
the issuance of 100000 worth of
bonds which will enable the county
to erect 100000 courthouse at
Ozark. The incomplete vote gave
the proposition 1000 for and 600
against the bond issue.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Morris Lcwkowitz. liie-term
prisoner in the penitentiary, returned
Sunday after trip to FL Paso. Tex,
without guard to see his mother,
who is old and ill., The fact he had
made the trip did not become known
generally until Saturday. Lewko-
WITT sister accompanied him and
guaranteed his return.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03
BLAME FOR THE WAR FIXED
Committee Submits Its Report to
the Peace Congress.

Paris, March 2o.-The report OF
the Commission OH Responsibility
for the War has been submitted to
the Peace Conference.
The commission has decided:
I. Solemnly to condemn the vio-
lation of neutrality and all the
crimes committed by the central en-
pires.
2. The appointment of an inter-
national tribunal to judge all those
responsible, including the former
German emperor.
The official statement says:
The Commission on Responsible
ity for the War held it's last meeting
this morning. Its general report has
been transmitted to the conference
under whose control it will hence
forth be.
"Sir Ernest Pollock, the British
solicitor general, expressed the
thanks of the commission to Secre-
tary Lansing for the excellent and
liberal spirit in which he had 'presid-
ed over the discussions
Paris, March 2o.-It is under
stood that the committee having in
charge the selection of the official
seat Of the League of Nations has
reached a definite decision in favor
of Geneva.
Brussels, The Hague, Rome and
Constantinople also were considered
by the committee.
The Hague, although it has. the
advantage of possessing a building
for peace conferences that would
Immediately be available, is objected
to by several countries, especially
some of the Latin world, which op-
pose settling the future League of
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Two former members of the
buchanan county court have been
indicted charged with conspiring to
extort money from St. Joseph saloon
keepers.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-03

Jefferson City, Mo-. March a.
Senator Howard Gray of Carthage
was brought from St. Louis to JEFF
ferson City by special train today
to est hi3 vote for the woman suf-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-10-18
PERSHING GIVES TO FRANCE
More Than $4,000 Donated by Gen.
eraI and Staff to Red Gross
for Orphans,

Washington. General Pershings
final days in France contained an incl
dent which Is disclosed in a report
just reaching national headquarters Of
the American Red Cross from Paris.
It was gift of 94,625.4O francs,
more than $4,000 from General PERISH
Ing and the officers of his staff to the
Red Cross to be devoted to some de-
serving work among the mothers and
children of France who suffered in the
war.
Several weeks ago, it now is re-
vealed, chaplain attached to General
Pershing's headquarters visited Amer
lean Red Cross headquarters in Paris,
asking to be shown the various phases
of the work being carried on.
The check, bearing Pershing's sigma
ture, was the result, reaching the Red
Cross the day the general babe fare
well to France.
A letter accompanying the donation
stipulates that the money be placed in
the "Stars and Stripes" war orphan
fund, which, assisted by the Red
Cross, has adopted" thousands of
French children whose fathers were
killed in battle, insuring for them sup
port and the means Of educating them
selves.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-10-18

Girl Who Finally Gets Into America
Passing as Coal Paseer,
10 Arrested.

New York.-After her fourth at
tempt to reach the United States from
England as stowaway had failed, FL
sic Wilson, twenty-five years old, cut
her hair short, dressed herself in SAIL
or's clothes and succeeded in arriving
in New York as coal. passer.
The sequel was her arrest in Hobo
ken as disorderly person and her SUBJ
sequent arraignment in the recorders
Office.
my home Is near Liverpool" she
said, "but things were so bad in Eng
land that wanted to get away from
it all and come to New York. Please
don't send me back. I will take any
thing you want to give me here but If
60 back I'll get five years."
She was held for the federal author
tiles on charge of having landed
without passport.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-10-18
Child Hurt by Loo.

Maryville, Cal.-G. F. Williams
brought his little daughter from Rack
erby to a local hospital, recently, for
treatment for injuries she received
when struck by rolling log, a twig
Of which entered her mouth and
pierced her neck, pinning her to the
ground. An operation may be neces-
sary, but it is believed the child will
recover. Williams was saving log
on the side Of the hill, it is under
stood. His two small daughters were
standing below on the hill watching
him. AS the log went hurtling down
the side of the hill it struck both chill
dren. The other girl was only slightly
hurt.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-10-18
JOBS SCARCE FOR
BRITISH SOLDIERS.
Officer, Honored by King George,
Finds It Impossible to
Get Work.
MAY COME TO UNITED States
Reports Come From All Over tho
Country Of Difficulty DemobiIized
Officers Have in Obtaining
Employment.

London.-F'rom all parts Of the coun-
try come reports Of the difficulty de-
modified officers are having to find
Jobs. Those former officers with wives
and families to support are in many
cases living on meager pensions.
One OF the most remarkable cases
of unemployment is that of a Cam
bridge university graduate who for
the greater part of the war held an
important command In the army and
subsequently temporary post of
great responsibility in a government
department. He is armed with a let
ter from the war Office thanking him
for his services and adding: "There
are few people with greater organ
1zing ability, more charming manners,
greater tact and drive than yourself"
Honored by King George.
Another letter to him from Sir Auck-
land Geddes, president of the board
of trade, expresses warm personal
thanks for your loyal and devoted CO.
operation In very difficult work." King
George bestowed on him the order of
Commander of the British Empire.
But these credentials have been of
no avail in his quest for suitable en-
ployment in this country, and, in de-
spair, he says that he is going to
America next month.
Ex-of1icers have discovered that the
business world regards long military
service as disadvantage rather than
an asset. An infantry captain, 43 years
old, with wife and three children,
said: ~ have farmed in South Africa,
served with the Natal mounted police,
and prospected for gold. 1 want an
outdoor job connected with agricul-
ture, with a minimum salary Of ST..
25O. I cannot get one and I have ap-
Piled for small holding, but am told
may have to wait twelve months"
Offered Half Old Salary.
Another former officer reported his
tirm would take him back at half his
prewar salary, saying that was the
best they could do, as trade was so
bad.
"Some companies don't know there
has been a war on" commented Job.
seeking ex-oficer who before he went
into army was the head clerk in an
insurance office. my people have Of
Tered me $3.50 year, and am &C."
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-10-18
CLASH OVER ORIENTAL RICE
Chinese and Japanese In Hawaii
Accuse One Another Of
ProffteerinQ.

Honolulu, Hawaii. Japanese and
Chinese Of Honolulu have, temporarily
at least, found the Shantung contro-
versy overshadowed by new issue,
the rice supply. Because tf an en-
barge on the expectation of Japanese
rice, Hawaii Is threatened with grave
shortage Of this oriental food staple.
boarding and profiteering, it is said,
are adding to the gravity of the sit
uation. Japanese and Chinese agree
on this point, but each nationality
charges the other with doing the hoard
ing and profiteering.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-10-18
CurfeW for Pianos.

Appleton, VISIT will be a mis-
demeanor for anyone to play a piano
or other musical instrument in his
home here after II p. M, if the COM
mon council adopts proposed ordi-
nance. The ordinance provides fine
of from 81 to $35 or Imprisonment in
Jail for not more than ten days. The
ordinance is aimed at saloon men who
have been permitting piano playing
in their business places at all hours
of the night since July 1.