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The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05
COX AND ROOSEVELT

Many men who never vote the Dem- ocratic ticket think that the San Francisco convention made the wisest selection of candidates open to it. The long deadlock among a large number of candidates did not dislodge Gov. Cox from his early position of leadership; and when repeated trials miscalled ballots, because the voting was not with voting papers but viva voce-had proved that none of the clark horses" or "favorite sons" could overcome that lead, the followers of the minor candidates trooped to his support
 From party point of view,-that is, considering only the prospect of hoiding the Democratic vote unbrok- en and of attracting support from the other side,-it is conceded that the convention made no mistake. ike Senator Harding, Gov. Cox is an Ohi- oan-and Ohio is an important state for either party to carry Its electo- ral vote would be immensely useful iii close contest.
 The choice of candidates both for the presidency and the vice presidency is' satisfactory from the national point of view. Gov. Cox is no fanatical par tisan or rash radical; he is a sane and prudent man. MT. Roosevelt draws nothing of lis reputation from his re- lation to the former President, but has won it by his service in the Navy Department. If therefore, the choice of the people should fall on these two men, however. much their opponents might grieve at the result, nothing of | their regret would be caused by feel ing that victory had come to unworthy men.
 That is as it should be. For now both parties have chosen for candi- dates men who are representative Americans and who are respected as such by their countrymen The con- test can therefore be made, as it should be made, purely upon the prin- ciples, the policies and the achieve 'nents of the two parties. No opc be- longing to either organization n n.ed be repelled from it Decau.;a it's candidates are objectionable, or drawn to the oth- CT side by the popularity of the head of the ticket.-Youth's Companion.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05
COX AGREES TO HEAR ANTI
 SUFF CHARGES Appeal Sent w Southern Women League for Rejection of Amend
ment


 Nashville, Tenn, July 29.-Govern- or Cox was requested yesterday to grant hearing to the women of the South on questions of "state rights and party honor" in a telegram sent the Democratic presidential nominee for Rejection of the Susan s. Anthony Amendment. It was signed by Mrs. James s. Pinckard of Montgomery Alabama, president-general of the league.
 The message declared that the 'home-loving women of the South, who do not ticket, card-index or black mail candidates appeal to you as the leader of the Democratic party to grant us hearing, not on woman suffrage, which any state can adopt for itself without changing comma of the federal constitution, but on two fundamental Democratic principles, state rights and party honor."
 The appeal was made, the message continued, because it was proposed to bring about the political conscription
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05

heard him speak at that time came to admire him, and while many did not vote for him in that race because of the pending war, and because of the old adage that it was not wise to swap horses in midstream'', these have ali been active supporters in the present race.
 The war is over, the stream is cross ed, and this argument no longer holds good, if indeed, it was good that time.
 In conclusion we ask your vote for MT. Sawyer, who we assure you is a clean, vigorous, capable man, and in whom every interest in the distrlct will be fully and completely represent ed. We can assure you further, that when he is elected, every one calling upon him, or writing to him, will re- ceive prompt and courteous attention, and may expect immediate results. By all rules of Democratic procedure and precedent MT. Sawyer is entitled to your vote, and we feel confident that there are enough fair-minded voters in the Sixth District to give him the nomination August 10th by most satisfactory majority.
 Very sincerely,
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05
IDEAL SECTION ON LINCOLN
 HIGHWAY

There is to be constructed on the Lincoln Highway, the great national road stretching across the country from ocean to ocean, an ideal section'' which will embody the highest ideals of modern highway construction. This section will serve as an example to the road builders of the world seeking information as to the best and most satisfactory type of road that can be built.
 The funds for building the section will be provided by the United States Rubber Company. In announcing the company's willingness to pay for the section, ce-President J. N. Gnnn said:
 The desire of the company in au- therizing the appropriation is to ad. vance public knowledge regarding proper permanent highway construc- tion, and to stimulate on the part of those who have in charge the con- struction of Americas public roads, a careful consideration of the needs of the future in undertaking present con- struction.
 The specifications of the Ideal Sec eioi AetNt HUI ycI UttH uSclueU. "A questionaire has been mailed to ey- cry highway commissioner and engi- neer in the United States asking for suggestions. The location of the sec tion has not yet been selected, but conditions on the Lincoln Highway in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa indi- cate that one of those states will be chosen.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05

died to save five women at the great fire in Chicago in 1871. The lucky blow that halved the head of pan ther in the middle of the leap had made the elder Hardy a steady, cool and daring Westerner, instead of a timid, fearful, scarcely transplanted clerk from the Eastern city.-Youth's Companion.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05
Final Word To Voters Of The
 Sixth District

yond question.
 With all due respect to MT. Taylor the sentiment over the Sixth District, has been overwhelming for change in the Congressional representation. Since the present incumbent has held the office for nine years it is conceded by every one that he has thus received sufficient honors and emoluments, and that all obligations, friendships and past favors have been fully paid to him. There is also a feeling that he has reached his limitations, both in point of years and in physically activ- ity so far as usefulness is concerned, and that the times an he'questions de- mand a more active and vigorous man.
 There is a feeling too among the voters that the Sawyer campaign has been marked by a dignity and free do mfrom mud-slinging that is most commendable and many of them ad- mire the energy and activity that the candidate has displayed and feel that this alone is splendid characteristic for a representative in Congress to possess.
 MT. Sawyer made this campaign four years ago, and all that met and
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05

As final word through the press we want to assure the many friends of Hon. L. E. Sawyer, candidate for Congress from the Sixth District, who have so faithfully advocated his cause in Lonoke County that on the close of an active and vigorous campaign, which we are proud to say has been conducted on high plane, the success of MT. Sawyer seems absolutely be-
The Carlisle independent., 1920-08-05

Headquarters for contracting and building, City Repair Shop. 2tf Bogard & Pearson
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
Bill Giving More Pay to Disabled
Men Signed.

Washington. December 24--The
Sweet bill, increasing the compensa-
ton Of disabled former service men
and enlarging the classes OF benefi-
Charles under the War Risk Insurance
act was signed today by the presi-
dent,
Employees of the Compensation and
! Claims division OF the War Risk In
surancc Bureau have been working
voluntarily several hours overtime
daily Tor more than q week, it was
announced today at the bureau. and it
is hoped that December checks. pay
able iii January and carrying the ad-
ditional amounts will go ont without
ldel,y.
tn, bill, which practically doubles
the comt;n n>ation Tor some classes "'
disability, N:.s urged strongly h>
repre- Hot the American
Legion in conterA:>S here last week.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
MR.. WILSON NEARLY WELL.
1t is Expected Presiden, Very Soon
Will Take Up OLD Activities.

Wa,llnslon. Dec --,7z.-presid4At
Wilson, who wilE' be o.} years old TO-
morrow i, preparing to renew his
grip "n public affairs, which bis s1r:.
ous illness compelled him to rc)in-
qnlsh three months ago.
In administration quarters it was
asserted today the Pre- sdent y III
soon take ~ most active purl iii
g"%ernmcnt problems and in politics.
Problems OF, government which Ii"
proposes to grapple with arc the
peace treaty inuddle. rcadjustmcnt OF
railroad affairs before their return t.
private owners and economic .#ud i'll
.!ustrlal Instruction.
\> Tor politics, the Presidents AL
viscrs say his. rhicl concern is The
welfare oi the Democratic party ari
its preservation, ii possible, from the
storms OF postwar criticism They
insist that he has no thought OF him
self as a candidate for reelection. but
is concerned to see that the right
man Is chosen to succeed him AS the
leader OF his party.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
WILSON FIXES MARCH TO
END EXPRESS AND RAIL
CONTROL
President Sets Date to Permit Own
ers to be Prepared for ,'
Work.

| Washington, Dec. 25.-~With Presi-
dent Wilson's proclamation. return
ing the railroads and express COM
panies to private ownership March /,
before them, railroad administration
officials will speed up. their plans to
turn over the roads on that date.
The return of the railroads to pri-
vate control will involve legal and
financial rather than operating qucs-
tions, inasmuch as the staffs of the
various Systems have been retained
virtually intact by the railroad admin.
istration.
The presidents reasons for setting
the date at March I instead OF Janu-
ary-t were explained in the follow
ing statement by Secretary Tumulty:
Last May in his message to the
congress. the president announced
that the railroads would be handed
lover to- their owners at the end of
this calendar year. 1t is now neces-
sary to act by issuing the proclana-
ton. In the present circumstances
no agreement having yet been re-
ceived by the two houses of congress
in respect to legislation on the Sub
Ject. ii becomes necessary in the
public interest to allow reasonable
time to elapse between the issuing of
the proclamation and the dating Of
it taking effect.
THE president is advised that the
railroad and express companies are
not organized to make it possible for
them to receive and manage their
properties if actually turned over to
them on December 81, and if this
were done 1T would raise financial
and legal complications OF serious
character The railroad and express
companies should be given ample OPP
portunitv to adequately prepare for
the resumption OF their business un-
der the control and management OF
their own stockholders, directors and
officers. Therefore the transfer of
possession back to the railroad COM
panies will become effective at 1901
d. III. March 1, 1920.
The railroads were taken over by
the government January T. 1913. in
accordance With an order issued by
the president. For five months rail
road corporation officials were used
Tor the operation Of railroads and
then federal managers were APP
pointed.
The dcficr. forthe first year OF OPP
Grafton under government control wa,
$500, COO, 900. The deficit for the cur
rent year is estimated at approxi-
nately $25o,ooo,ooo. The annual ren-
al paid by the government to the
owners is about SOOo oOo OOo
Since July government operation
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
63 DEATHS FROM WOOD
ALCOHOL
A Band of Italians in New York BE
lieved to Have Made and Sold
Deadly Mixture.

/ Springfield Nj ass, Dec o7.-"Blind
DEATH" the deadly result of drinking
wood alcohol whisky" had claimed
six more victims in New England t..
might. raising the death toll since
Christmas day to sixty-thrce
The latest victims are three, smcr
, and a woman in iIolyoke and two
women in Chicopec. where tota
of thirty-seven persons have died
from the effects o artficially colored
wood alcohol sold during the Christ
mas season as Whisky"
Victims OF the "biiilh death" be.
came seriously i'll Jew hours after
drinking the wood alcohol. Later
convulsions developed and in most
cases total blindness followed and
the sufferers died in agony. Those
who have a chance -ior recovery are
III most instances blind.
In a number oi cases the victims
turned ashen gray and dropped dead
in the street: others died in their
homes and many in hospitals.
Chicago. Dec. -7.--Ninc deaths in
wv" days as result "t drinking cor
oners 5 cocktails were reported b.
police tonight. Home made whisky
and wood alcohol caused the deaths
Coroner Peter hoffman appealed t.
Mayor Thompson asking c,o-oprra
ton of the city in stopping the sale
OF wood alcohol ior beverage pltf-
poses following the many deaths
Poicc estfnsated score were blinded
by drinking N%saal alcohol.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
HIGH BEEF PRICES FOR :
YEARS
IA Shortage of Million Cattle in
1910 Given as the Cause.

Chicago, Dec a7.--\ shortage OF /
million cattle in the year just clos
ing will cause high prices for beef
and beef products the next seven
years at least. is declared by NJ. F.
Forinc. statistician for the Union
Stockyards. i'll his annual report
made public today.
MIR. HORNE says it will be impos-
sibe to make good the shortage OF
1910 before 1927 and that the depart
ment Of agriculturc.s report concern
ing the number OF cattle in the Unit
ed States is too optimistic.
An increase OF $4,000 animals of
all Kind, received a, the Union Stock
yards ior the year 1910 Iover 1913 is
reported. Cattle receipts, however,
decreased 100000.
Decreases in cattle slaughtered arc
also reported at the market in Kan
sas City. Omaha. st, Joseph, St.
Louis and Sioux City.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
BUTLER MISSOURI THURSDAY. JANUARY 1, 1920.

has resulted in a monthly surplus in
stead of loss.
Appropriations of $5oo,ooo,ooo i'll
1918. and $75o,ooo, 900 in 1910 were
made by congress for the administra-
ito nand operation OF the railroads.
Two railroad bills are. now in the
hands of joint conference commit
tee in congress. The first is the
Cummins bill. which has passed the
senate and the other is the E.sch bill
which has passed the house.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
sus Of 1920.

sus of 1920.
Be ready with your answers whei1
the census man calls at your house.
The following enumerators have
been appointed to take the census OF
their respective townships or dis
tricts:
Louis Albert ,Burge-Charlotte
township.
Charles V. Peacock-Deepwater
township.
Guy L. Mahan-Deer Creek town
ship.
Leo l.. Rtchey - East Boone
township.
Mrs. Minnie &. Stine-Elkhart
township.
c. c. Shubert-Grand River town
ship and Mingo township.
Miss Maggie J.. Jones-Homer
township. ...-
Miss Edith Whtficld--Howard
township.
Harry T. Pratt-Hudson township.
Theodore -Pharis-Lone- ne-Oak
township.
Frank l.. Dillon-A[ound township.
Lloyd l.. Gaines-Mt. Pleasant
township,
Miss Rachel A. Tingle-Butler city.
VIM. r. Morrison-Butler city.
Grin w. Lamb-Rich Hill city.
Chas NJ. Leedy--Rich Hill city
r. r. Campbell-Pleasant Gap
township
John J. Shockey-Prairie township.
Albert w. Layher-Rockville town
ship.
Cecil T.. Dir-Shawnee township.
George G. Fisher-Spruce town
ship.
Thos. D. Embree-Summt town
ship
Joseph c. Smth-West Boone
township.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Organization Perfected at Meeting in
Butler

The Bates County League of Wo-
men Voters met and perfected organ
ization and outlined the work of the
an interesting and enthusiastic meet
ing held in the Rcd Cross rooms i'll
the court house last week.
1t was emphasized at the meeting
that it is not the intention OF the
women voters in forming the league
to organize new party. The league
us the uutgrowth OF the citizenship
schools held in Butler December r.
I' and IFS purpose is to educate It's
members to work with the old par
ties. Interesting speeches were made
at the meeting by Mrs. !. T. Hull,
Mrs, ID. G. Chas.ain aud Miss Ruby
Rosser.
1t was decided to hold meetings at
least once month and to maintain a
booth down town for the disscmina-
ton OF poli,iGa\ information:
The due> we3 fixed at fifty cents
The ofiiccJ OF the League are
Mrs. c. +. .yains. Chairman: Mrs D.
{. ChastaiH. vicechairman: Mrs. w.
f. Duvall secretary-treas,,rer.
Committees have been appointed as
follows:
Publicity: Miss Anna Il. Shouse,
Chairman; Mrs. X. d. Allen, Mrs. c.
J. Henry, Mrs sam Davis IS.
Chas I'is>c.
Program: Mrs. WIZ coonrod,
chairman; Mrs, Wesley Denton, Mrs,
6. 7. NNa,l.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01

New y o,k. Dec. 2S.--Onc hundred
and twelve deaths from poisoned
whisky in various sections OF the
country had been reported last night
in Associated Press dispatches. The
largest toll OF life was at Chcopcc
Falls, Mass. where forty-fvc deaths
were announced.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01

tanning ingredients ordinarily used in
the manufacture OF Italian and Span
ish cordials, also were discovered, ac-
cording to the police There were
many bottles labeled brandy ex-
tract" The proprietor OF the base
ment iii which the alleged still was
located was arrested.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
! u THE CENSUS
Next Week The Census Enumerator
VIII Call and it is Well to be
Posted on the Questions
! li That Must be Answered.

: On January and will commence the
fouffeeuth decennial census of the
ss united States. Some time within a
fs feS days after that date enumerators
K M atsevery home in the land to
secure the information necessary TO
Il ifIts iotit the questions contained i'll the
a printed schedules In order that all
may be prepared and thus greatly as
Sit the enumerators in their duty
i. C:Wrtis M Gott, supervisor of the 9th
scensus district of Missouri, has pre-
pared for the newspapers the follow
sing questions covering the points,
which will be asked of every person
iij5the United States, and asks that
4 al be ready with, the answers when
khe census man calls:
sex;
olor or race
ge at last birthday;
,1tNhether single, married, widowed
q on divorced;
Birthplace of person enumerated
4nd birthplaces of father and mother.
Gixing names of both country and
province ifforeign born;
Occupation, specifying trade or
profession, also industry in which
employed;
Whether. attending school;
Whether able to read;
Whether able to write; --
Whether able to speak English; o.
Whether home is owned or rented.
and il owned whether home is free
Of encumbrance or is mortgaged:
Persons of foreign birth will be
asked questions concerning these ad
ditional points:
Year of immigration to the United
States;
! Whether naturalizcd. and if so the
year of naturalization;
Mother tongue or native language
Every farm visited
Census enumerators also will call
, at every farm in this community to
secure the information necessary to-
1 fill out the questions contained on the
agriculture schedule. =
( Each farmer will be asked \4ues
tons concerning the acreage and
value OF his farm whether he owns,
rents or partly owns and partly rents
the land he farms; the value OF the
buildings. machinery and implements
belonging to his farm; the quantity |
pf all crops raised on his farm during
fhe year 1919; and many other ques-
tions which cover al! possible farm /
operations.
S3sAn absolutely accurate and COM
(piete census vitality concerns the
l;welfare of this community and OF
EVERY person living in it. The Off /
lcial population. for the next ten
years will be determined by the CEN
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT

S2oo Mems Sweaters THREE DAYS ONLY at........
sr7s Boys Sweaters THREE DAYS ONLY at........ s13s
Sa5o Mems Jersey Sweaters THREE DAYS ONLY. S14s
Boys Jersey Sweaters THREE DAYS osc
S1.5o Mems Dress Shirts THREE DAYS ONLY
$3.50 Boys Fleeced Lined Union Suits THREE
75c Boys Caps THREE DAYS ONLY Yat..............asc
S2.oo Felt House Shoes THREE DAYS ONLY S4s
S. Mems Silk and Knit Scarfs, THREE DAYS
Ladies Shoes. Sizes q
Plaid Blankets 6exso inches good weight
New Room Sized Rugs.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01
DRY GOODS SPECIALS

ssc Gnghams THREE DAYS ONLY asc yard
White Outing THREE DAYS ONLY yard
Curtain Scim, THREE DAYS ONLY yard
wool Plaid Plain Dress Goods
at $s2s yard
Voiles, Blue Tan THREE DAYS ONLY at asc yard
Wool Dress Goods THREE DAYS ONLY yard
soc Zephyr Ginghams- inches wde THREE DAYS ONLY
at yard
$6s Ladies Fleeced Union Suits THREE
discount Wool and Part Wool Blankets
discount o Chidren's Gngham Dresses.
Chlden's Pants and Vests
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-01-01

LADIES READYTO-WEAR price and less
$500 Suits THREE DAYS ONLY .S167s
5000 Suits at .~z5oo
Ssxoo Coats THREE DAYS ONLY at..............$I5,75
Sa7so Goats THREE DAYS ONLY Sligo
$50 Georxette Waists THREE DAYS ONLY
Skirts THREE DAYS ONLY
per cent Discount on Fus
per discount Ladies and Chidrens Sweaters.
as per Silk Skirts THREE DAYS
S ONLY.
a ia per cent Discount Chidren's Coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-28
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC,
I2a1 IL St NV

Price, S5,5O0-Near North Capitol ST.. above
Florida ave. six-room and bath house in
this desirable location. This is three-room
deep house. in fine condition. that may be sold
Oh terms of 81 900 cash and $40 per month.
Price $11 .O0O-CHEVY CHASE MD. An
attractive suburban home in desirable sec
ton. 1t is detached, on Il lot 6Ox1sO feet,
with shrubbery and shade trees. Contains
rooms aud th hot-water heat. electric lights
and two-car garage. 1t has just been put II
excellent condition Easy terms of sale.
Price S4.759-K STREET NORTHEAST. A
coy little home of six rooms and ba tn. ha wing
colonial front porch and front and rear yards.
In an excellent white neighborhood and occu-
pied by the owner. who will give possession
and sell on very easy terms.
Price S13 75O-NEAR CONN. AVENUE
BRICGE. In wonderful location, overlook
ing the park. we have a thoroughly modern
home. having > bedrooms and . baths. sleep
ing porches, instantaneous water heater. hard
wood floors, electric lights and hotwater heat.
Newly painted and papered throughout and
| containing many unusual features. Terms
ranged and possession given
Price. SO. SOO-JCST OFF 14th ST. Strict!
| modern home, conveniently ated. containing
& rooms and bath, hot-water heat, electric
lights front and rear porches and room TO,
garage. The will vacate shortly and
make reasonable terms of sale.