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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18
Heavy Rains.

During the past week Missouri and
Kansas have been visited BY several
unusual heavy rains. Friday night in
the west part OF the county the down.
tall was almost cloudburst.. At Mill
creek, a short distance the other side
Of Foster, the Missouri Pacific tracks
were undermined for distance OF
more than 100 yards. Train service
over that branch was for time aban-
doned and the west bound train re-
turned to Butler and the east bound
train to Pleasanton. The track. was
repaired Sunday and the usual traf-
fic was resumed Monday.
The Marais des Cygnes river came
up fast and in some of the lowlands
was out Of banks. but so far as could
be learned no damage was done
At Warrensburg much damage re-
suited from the heavy downpour, the
streets being turned into small rivers
and many electric light and telephone
wires put out of commission.
Durig the week several heavy raips
did much damage at the State Fair
grounds at Sedalia. The accessories
for the Centennial pageant being bad
ly damaged, but were repaired 50 that
the pageant was given in good shape.
Butler parties returning from there
overland reported seeing hundreds Of
motor cars stalled along the road,
some of them abandoned. 'e
The heavy rains were especially
hard on automobile tourists and Il IS
said that between 90 and 20 cars be-
longing to north bound tourists were
left at Horton. in Vernon county, and
destinations ad will 60 back for theif
destinations ad will go back for their
cars when the roads get in better
S laOe.
But little damage was -de ne in thi
county and in some localities the
heavy .rain was of considerable bene-
fit to the corn crop as it drowned
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18
bankers, en-;
these districts.

3AfMefS, buSineSS N n bankers, en-
rinxers and. Glitter d inss these districts
II Segard q oiled sfoads. NJ II
Approximately miles pf oiled
,sosds ID Johnsoal nd Miami counties,
Ksnsas. and JatKsUr cointy, Mo,
n.ere 'trayeled in sfnatinr this trip. WI
found the roads Il, excellent condition.
,One could AZ for 40 better roads.
Some of ttcse rJads were Just built,
others have been built for five years,
and have carried Tor that time, as
heavy traffic " any road III X lIansas.
However. vf.tticaliy without exccp-
tion. these roads were ID excellent
shape and were. the best roads driven,
over ou the trip. III 4.
The oiled, roatis as maintained in
The diStricts visited are 36s day roads,
Tie peoolc who live On them report.
-Your committee made. il 4 special
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18
Big Sale at Chartsroak FaTsn.

Friday, August 10. is the date Of the
big sale of bred Poland China soWs
at the Charteroak farm. just north-
west of town. The Charteroak herd
is one Of the best in this section oi
the state and on this occasion MI.
Charters will offer some Of his hiok
class stock. They are all good ona4
and the Bates county farmer will
make no mistake in taking advantage
Of this sale to improve his herd. n
Mr.. Charters also has on hand for
sale some classy. Shorthorn bulls that
he is inviting stockraisers to look
over. He invites lovers of good stock
to attend this sale whether they want
to buy at this time or not.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18
chinch bugs by the million, and farm
ers now say that one Of the best corr
crops in the history of the county ia
assured.
ACCIDENT AT THE TIMES.
Breakdown Delays This Weeks III

Breakdown Delays This Weeks Isgse
A serious accident resulting in Z
break down of our big cylinder press
makes THE TIMES day late IN
reaching our readers this week.
Thanks 70 The courtesy Of the
Bates County Democrat and the Re-
publican Press, both Of whom Kindly
tendered u the t,se Of their meehan-
ical equipfnent, We win be able -
print this edition without waiting for
our nsw parts 70 reach ".
We hope our readsrs will overlook
the unavoidable delay in this Instance
in view Of THE TIMES dong stand
ing record for promptness.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18
Rockhold Motor Company
Incorporates.

The Rockhold Motor Company
filed their articles of incorporation
with the recorder of deeds Thursday.
The capital stock is listed at 10000
5d the following persons form the
company: H. D. Rockhold, Butler:
A. 6. McGinty, Neosho; J. NJ. Nc.
Anulty. Nevada; S. D. DeLappe.
Pittsburg, Kans.; w. H. Duff, SEN.
eca; E. S. Sturgis, Neosho.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18
fscond $ociability Run. Ballard
s Thursday Evening, Aug. 18th.

Let's all go.
From east side of square to Bal
EArd go north two (2) miles, turn east
E4o two ca miles, turn north 60 one
EAt) mile, turn east 60 one-halt (I-3)
[sAiie, turn north 60 one (I) mile, turn
|4ast go five and one-half Is I-2)
E4Ailes, turn north 60 three and one
|lhaH Is I-2) miles, turn east 60 two
EE4zl miles, turn south 60 one-half (I-2)
|ss Can Butler exist without the farm
Efr3 The answer is an emphatic No.
EAs the city of Butler of value to. every
e5ndividual who may chance to own an
ere Of ground? Blot it out and you
s4@preciate the value of every acre of
s8nd within the circle; you destroy
advantages which the people are un-
sNpnsciously enjoying every day of the
Xear; you remove factors that make
HE better and broader for every man,
woman and child within the circle.
II is a we'll established fact that
s,ssery prosperous community demands
md must have trading point, a CEN
1ering of social, religious and educa-
.tpnaI facilities. The better the town
~ greater the advantages to the peo-
az of the adjacent territory Let's
saal pull together and make this a bet
stT city, better community; make
mr. customers feel our appreciation.
III Last, but not least, let us not forget
III notify the committee.
& Let US know whether or not you
a4Fe going, it will only take second.
none C. w. Peeler, Wesley Denton,
"a. f. Robbins for he secretary Of the
Club.
s Yours for Butler,
77 Social Committee.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18

Two huadred fifty persons were
drowned by the bursting of the Isar-
co dam near Chinsa. Spain, accord
ing to information received at Milan
Friday.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1921-08-18

We can save you money on the
hoys school clothes, Blacks.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
CITY ITEMS

Four young boys were rounded ur by the police this afternoon at the rear of a Church street building. Only one of the four was held, and he will be in Juvenile court on Saturday morning.
 An invitation has been received by Burritt Grange to furnish an enter tainment at the "Neighbors' Night meeting of the Bristol Grange on Fri day evening.
 Gustave Winger of Glen street clerk at the Savings Bank of New Britain, has returned from a trip to Canada. He also visited Niagara Falls and sailed up the Hudson river
 Employees of McMillan's store will have their annual trip down the Con. nectic11t river tomorrow afternoon They will go on the Elsie N" owned by James Lawler. of this city, to East Haddanl. A special trolley car will carry them to Hartford at 12:3O
 Members of the Stanley Women's Relief corps will take the 9:3O car to Kensington tomorrow morning where they will spend the day with their president Mrs. Lillian Burr.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
SAFETY FIRST CAMPAIGN
Police Chiefs Meet At State Capitol to Arrange For Educational Plan in Week of Sept. 19.

Chief William J. Rawlings of the police department attended the meet ing of the executive committee of the State Policemen association which was held in the state capitol yester- day afternoon. One of the import ant items discussed swas for the safety first campaign to be con- ducted throughout the state, to lessen automobile accidents. Ten chiefs were in attendance at the meeting, and Deputy Commissioner Macdonald in the absence of Commissioner R. B Stoeckel presided.
 It is planned to conduct the cam paign along educational lines. Five reels of moving pictures will be shown of the results of carelessness that som etimes leads up to fatal ",c- cidents. The views will be shown the public here in New Britain at a point yet to be selected by Chief Rawlings. Some prominent speakers may also be heard in regard to pre- vention of auto accidents.
 At the close of the session yester day, the chiefs were entertained al the Hotel Garde by Deputy Commis I ;ioner Macdonald.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
IS NOT MISSING MAN

Stranger Supposed to Be Small
 Canadian Theater Owner, Not Him
 Des Moines, Aug. 16-Judge< Hubert Utterback today dismissed the habcas corpuse proceedings instituted by Chief of Police Saunders against private detectives Frank Harty and John J. Brophy, asking for the sur render of a man they believed to be Ambrose J Small, missing Toronto millionaire.
 Authorities say the man is John Daugherty who was run over by a train in Des Moines in 1917.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
Fin a ncia
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 10:30 a. n.-Profes- sional selling of speculative issues was actively resumed at the opening of today's stock market. Shares which accelerated the recent reaction were again weakest, notably oils, rubbers, tobacc and the less active equip ments. Mexican Pet, U. S. Rubber, First Pfd., United Retails Stores, Sears -Roebuck and Harvester lost 1 to 2 points, the latter making a new low price for the year. General Electro, Industrial Alcohol and Con- tinental Can. extended yesterdays losses. Among rails the only note- worthy feature was one point de- cline in Louisville and Nashville. For eign exchange showed further unset clement on the greater weakness of marks which were quoted at 1.Q5 to 1.o6.
 Noon.-Shorts effected further inn pairment of prices in almost every branch of the list during the fore noon. Little support was seen save in the high grade rails and indus trials. Bethlehem and Crucible steels were heavy and losses of one to four points resulted from moderate offer ings of Am n Steel Foundries, Pressed Steel Car, Westinghouse Electric, General Electric, and New York Air Brake, Pan American Pet. B. was the weakest of the oils, losing almost points. Chandler, Studebaker, Indus trial Alcohol, International Paper American Woo1en, American Sugar American International and National Lead forfeited 1 to 2 points. Cal money opened at per cent.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
PERSONALS

Edward J. Dehm and family of Maple street have returned after a two weeks vacation spent at Oak Bluffs, Mass.
 Miss Helen G. Smith, of Emmons place, is spending a week as the guest of Miss Marion Hungerford, at Colum bia Lake.
 Mrs. M. Siderowsfky and son, Nor ton, are spending the month at Mt. Cummins, Mich.
 Samuel Greenberg, of 94 Hartford avenue, attended conference in the interests of, the starving people of Russia. at New York yesterday.
 Martin Buol and daughter are the guests of MT. Logan E. Page at her summer home at Westbrook Mr. Buol is brother of Abram B. Buol of the New Britain Machine Co. and has been a guest at the latter's home on Forest street the past two weeks. MT. Buol and daughter live in the west. MT. and Mrs. Charles Blaser of Beardstown, ILL, and Mrs. Eliza beth Volz and granddaughter of Brooklyn, N. 4., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Gunther of Black Rock avenue. Louis Fodt is attending the Eagles national convention at Newark, N. J. Mrs. May Mahoney and mother Mrs. J. D. Borden. spent the week end in Norfolk.
 Mrs. O. P. Richter left last Friday to visit relatives in Springfield, Mass. Miss Winnifred H. Rice left Sat urday to spend her vacation at Burch- Bank -Housatonic river. Miss Bernice M. Bruemmer left Saturday for Sunset Beach, Branford, Conn.
 Miss Doris Griffin of Southwick, Mass. is visiting Miss Margaret Ira yer of Maple street.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
Premier Briand Agrees
 To Attend Conference

Paris, Aug. 16.-Of1cial acceptance on the part of the French govern ment of the invitation extended by President Harding to the conference on disarmament and Far East ques- tions was forwarded to Washington last night. Premier Briand who yes- terday told Myron T. Herrick, the American ambassa dor here that he would attend the conference notified Washington that he would be present.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
MORE INDICTMENTS LIKELY.
Alleged Illegal Building Commissions
 In Chicago Cause Trouble.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Fifty more in- dictments in the final grand jury sin- vestigatjon of illegal building material commissions were promised today by Robert E. Mi1roy, assistant district attorney in charge of the federal in- vestigation of building conditions.
 These indictments If returned, will make more than 20u in connection with the probe. Stone and glass branches of the industry are to be in- vestigated, MT. Milroy said and as- serted that manufacturers, contrac- tors and union officials would be in- volved.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
s1 DELEGATES COMING.
China Will Send This Numbes,
 Washington Conference in Nov.

Peking, Aug. 16. (By Associated Press. .)-China's delegation at the conference on disarmament and Far East questions to be held in Wash ington will comprise 31 members. 1t will consist of a cheif and four dele gates, ten councillors and sixteen clerks, according to tentative decso decision reached by the cabinet yes terday. Dr.. Philip c. K. Tyau, at present councillor at the foreign office will leave for the United States early in September to make preliminary ar rangements
 It is generally regarded that the. se- lection of Dr. w. w. Yen, foreign min- lster, chief of the delegation would meet with approval in China, due to thte fact that he is not affiliated with any party, and is toroughly familiar with foreign affairs.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
APPEALS TO PRESIDENT.

Omoha. Aug. 16.-An appeal to President Harding to appoint an arbitrator to help adjust differences between packers and tl1'; r em mploycs will be made if a plan for national working agreement be:ug drafted Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher. Workmen is not a:csrtable, to tre. packers, C.. J, .Haye@, the unions international. president said today.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
ANNUAL OUTING.
Court Columbia Members to Trolley tn
 Conpounce for Yearly Picnic.

Members of Court Columbia, Catholic Daughters of America, will hold their annual outing at Lake Compounce tor morrow afternoon. They will leave New Britain on the ? o'clock trolley. The committee in charge of arrange ments has been working hard 10 pre- pare program and long list of sports and athletic events have been, schedui- ed. Following the various stunts, lunch will be served at , o'clock. A general invitation has been extended tc all members, their families and friends, to participate in the picnic. ]
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
Mrs. Bridget English.


 The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Eng fish was held at 3 o'clock this morn ing at St. Mary's. church. Rev Will nam A. Downey was the celebrant of a solemn requiem high mass Rev. Joseph Sweeney was deacon and Rev. John T. Winters, was sub-deacons The Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. o. Fl. and the Woman's Catholic Benevolent Le- zion, attended the funeral in a body. Mrs. Mary E. Crean sang Beautiful Land on High" as the body was being borne from the church. The pail bearers were: Henry Osteman, Jere- miah Griffen, Jr., James Griffen, James Mcguire, John Griffen and Maurice Fitzgerald, of Lowell, Mass The flower bearers were. George Crowley, Edward Crowley, John Crowley and Frank Crowley, nephews oi the deceased. aI A
 Rev. John T. Winters conducted the committal service at the grave in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Local Player to Compete With Hart
 ford Woman at Walnut Hill.

Tennis lovers will have an op< portunity to witness some good play ing at Walnut Hill park tomorrow afternoon when Henry Christ of Garden street, this city, and Mrs. V. Porett of Hartford, distinguished ten. his players, will clash for a cham- pionship. The game will start at 4:30 o'clock. 43
 Harold Basset of Emmons Place and Norman Began, of Harrison street, local residents, will also play at the tournament
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
Lodge is Appointed As
 Member of Commission

Washington, Aug. 16.-Henry Cabot Lodge, chairman ot the senate for eign relations committee has been definitely selected by President Hard ing as a member of the American delegation to the disarmament con- ference.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
TURKS FACE CRISIS.

Williamstow Mass, Aug. 15.-Not only is Turkey in Europe a thing of the past but Turks in Asia will share the same fate unless the Turks "pock- ct their national pride and allow for eigners to assist them in the work of reconstruction" Stephen Panretoff former Bulgarian minister to the United States, said in a lecture before the institute of politics at Williams college today
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
HENDERSON DELAYS TRIP.

Toronto, Augl 16.-Arthur Tender son, M. F., British labor leader. has abandoned plans for visit to Can ada and the United States this sum- mer. James Simpson, local labor leader made public. today letter from MT. Henderson saying the extended session of the house of commons made the trip impossible.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
DON'T WANT McADOO
His Services As Expert Are Not Desir
 ed At Hearing.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The senate interstate commerce committee refused today to call Wm G. McAdoo, former director general of railroads to give "expert testimony on the administra- tion's railroad funding bill.
 The motion to call MT. McAdoo was made by Senator Pittman, democrat, Nevada, and was defeated to 3, Sen ators Pittman, Stanley, democrat, Ken lucky, and La Toilette, republican, Wisconsin, supporting it.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
SHIP CATCHES FIRE
Vessel Bearing Gen Smuts Back Home in Trouble-Making For Port.

London, Aug. 16.-The steamship Saxon on which Jan Shuts premier of the Union of South Africa is pro- ceeding to Captown, has reported a fire in two of her bunkers and is proceeding 50 Sierra Leond, being accompanied by the British ship Waipara. The reort states. that all passengers on board the vessel are we'll and that the ship is under full controk
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
MORE TROOPS ORDERED
Additional Soldiers Needed in North
 Caroline Strike Zone

Winston Salem, N. C., Aug. 16.- Orders to send an additional company of state troops to Kannapolis for duty n connection with the strike of textile operatives there were received here last night by Captain Ben H. Gray, commanding the local company of militia, from Adjut. Gen. Metz. The troops will entrain from Concord this morning.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
SEEK RUM RUNNERS

Detroit, Aug. 16.-Michigan state troopers today were watching for a carload of Canadian rye whiskey re- ported to have reached Windsor from eastern Canada for shipment into the United States across Detroit river. State officers redoubled their efforts to stop the flow of liquor early today when they made numerous raids in Detroit's suburbs.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Alice Conlon, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred J. Conlon of 163 Clark street, observed her ninth birthday yesterday. A number of little friends gathered with her and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. A dainty colla- ton was served.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

New York, Aug. 16.-Miss Olivia M.
 P. Stone, Cincinnati nurse, held for shooting and killing Ellis G. Kim kead, former attorney of Cincinnati on August today pleaded not guilty to an indictment of first degree mur- der returned by the grand jury. Being without funds the court assigned counsel to defend her. No date was set for the trial
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
LOSE THEIR JOBS.
Railroad Repair Shop Men Find
 Places Taken By Others.

Youngstown, O.. Aug. 16.-Round- house employees at Kent, who would not obey Erie railroad rules as to physical examinations and Sunday work without overtime pay have been dismissed and their places filled with new men who are being afforded pro- tection against picketers it was an- nounced at Erie regional headquar- ters here today.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
TEXTILE WORKERS MEETING.
Convention Will Take Place in New
 York on October 15. <

New York, Aug. 16.-Oficials of the Amalgamated textile workers of Amer
 ca today issued a call for conven- ton to begin here October 15. This wiM be the first general meeting of the organization since that off 1919 at Paterson, N. J. It is an independent -rganization and claims 5:,oS mem berS
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
COL. COLTS FUNERAL.

Bristol, R. I.,r Aug. 16.-Business in this city was suspended for an hour today during the funeral of Samuel Pomeroy Colt, chairman of the board Of the U. $. Rubber Co, who died at his home here last Saturday. The Lody laid in state during most of the day and was reviewed by many per sons
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
STOP NAVY BUILDING

Washington, Aug. 16.-Curtailment of navy building due to decreased ap- propriations will materially slow up work on new battleships and battle cruisers, it was said today at the navy department. There is $53.000, 900 available for the work against $115.- 000,000 requested it has been appor- toned about evenly between pur- chase of materials and building charges after conference with build CTS and materials contractors.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
Mrs. Marearet B. Ramsav.

Mrs. Margaret Burton Ramsey died this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene T. Wells. 72 Lincoln street. She was born in Roe, Mass. She was a member of the Center church and member of the Woman's Relief Corps. Funeral serv- ices will be held at he home of her daughter Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Henry w. Maier, off ciating. Burial will be in West cem- etery, Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
BRITISH RACER ARRIVES
Maple Leaf VII Unloaded at Detroi
 Ready For Races

Detroit, Aug. 16.-Maple Leaf VII Sir Mackay Edgar's new challenger for the Harmsworth trophy, was unloaded at Windsor today and brought to the course where the international trophy races will be held September and 5. Col. A. W. Tate, who will pilot the Maple Leaf, and members of his crew also have arrived here. They expect to have the challenger running in the Detroit river within day or two.
 The boat, 33 feet six inches long, with nine foot beam, recently made 80 miles nhour in trials in the Solent.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
RESIGNATION ASKED.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Attorney General Daugherty has requested the resignation of Otto Wood, U. S. Mar shal for Kansas, it was announced to- day. It was deemed expedient to make change in the office, the de- partment tof justice explained.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
#. BAGPIPEs PIPING.

New York. Aug. .16.-Sons of Scot land. from many parts of the United States assembled in Brooklyn today to the music of bagpipes for the 42nd an- nual convention of the order of Scot tish Clans.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
SOLDIERS CALLED BACK.

London, Aug. 16, tBy Associated Press) All soldiers on leave from Ireland in Aldershot and Farnborough have been ordered by telegraph to return to their regiments immediate ly '.s.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
AGREEMENT REVISED

Angora, Aug. 16.-The Turkish Ma tionalists have accepted the revised agreement with France subject to certain slight alterations. 1t was an- nounced here today. The text of the agreement was not made public.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
DENIES "RUM" CHARGES.

,chooner Pocomoke, filed papers in federal court today denying that his vessel which was recently seized of Atlantic City as rum runner had engaged in illegal liquor traffic.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-16
LABOR RULING ASKED

Marion, O., Aug. Request for def1ni- tion of the status of former employes at the Erie railroad shops here who have not accepted employment with the Railway Service Co. which yester- day took over operation of the shops, was made to the Railroad Labor board today by the local shop crafts unions.