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BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES. Chas. T. McFarland, iopiTo“ AND PROPRIETOR, TERMS OF SUiSCURIPTION: Jay, One rear, $6.00 «+ ” Six Months, 3-00 | Three Months, 1.50 | One Month, 50 One Week, 5 ‘The Weery Times, published every ednesday, will be sent to any ¢duress ¢ year, postage paid, tor $1.25. BUTLER, MISSOURI. WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 20 1882. | THE OPPORTUNITY. Citizens ot Butler and vicinity, you are offered an apportunity to secure another railroad. The question is, what are you going to do about it? In Wednesday’s issue the Times gave you the outlines of the proposi- tion submitted by the representatives ofthe Ft. Scott, St.Louis & Chicago railway company, to build and op- erate a railroad through Bates coun- ty and Butler. As stated the amount askedtor is a subscription of $60. 000 stock and right of way for the whole county, Butlers shase as di vided up by committee, being $30,- e0o and right of way from the Marias de cygnes river to the north line of Mount Pleasant township. The opportunity is theretore pre- sented tor your consideration and ac- ton. The amount required is not unreasonable, and the importance of the matter is evidently worth a des- it. The our perate struggle to raise building of one road through county has made the building of a second all the more If the L. & S., was worth $20,000 to necessary. Butler, (and no one will deny that it wasnot,) then the Ft. Scott St. L. & C., isamply worth every dollar and more too of the $30,000. The fact of Butler herself to raise half the amount, may little taking upon seem at first sight, a unfair. Buton more careful thought upon the subject we are convinced that it is reasonable enough, when taking But- ler is the center of population and into consideration the fact that wealth, as well as the capital of the county And thenthe territory over which we have to operate is more extended than either Rich Hill or Altona. Citizens, there will be a meeting at the court house soon, called for the very purpose of testing’ the question as to how bad you want a railroad, Many of you have often expressed yourselves as disposed to aid the building of a road that had as its backing and which would be operated by the Chicago & Alton railroad company. Now, you have a chance to show your hand; and it must be done quickly and unresery- edly. If your heads and hearts are true to the words of your mouth, demmonstrate the fact by a free- will generons offering. Remember you are not donating your money, which but subscribing it as stock worth dollar for some day will be dollar. MANUFACTURING INTERESTS. Just at a time when important ra road interests are up to monopolize the time and thought of a communi- ty, it is not exactly for the best to in- troduce new subjects appertaining to | | she will be matter went by default as many other enterprises often go. But Mr. Higley is again in our in conection city, partly on busines with the introduction of their plow in this section, and also to locate somewhere in the great Southwest a branch ot their manufactory. It would be well, therefore, for ovr people to prepare their minds to ny proposition think carefully over z the firm may make through its rep- resentative, and aim, if possible to secure the locating of the establish- ment here. Henry, and a gentleman whose name we cannot now recall, sold the plow | in this county last tall and we believe are still agents tor it. It plement of excellent merit which can be best explained ky those who have used and therefore understand” its working. THE CITY ELECTION. Again we ask the city Democratic politicians what about a ticket? It we are to take it straight, it’s time is an im- something was done. The time forthe election is not far off and the people should know who are aspiring to the different positions? City officials in Butler are becoming important functionaries. An era ot improvement is upon us and we want none in office who are not enterpris- ing enough to keep pace with its progress. And above all we want none but men who have at heart the improvement of the whole of the city alike. No sectionalist should be nominated ; no one committed to this or that part of town is « competent individual for any city office. There are men now quietly alluded to for positions who are of this char- acter. and hereatter, no such narrow minded menare fitfor oursupport. The inter- | ests of the city as a whole is the thing we want city officials to Jook after. We want no jobs, no packed con- hence no bickerings ventions and will arise and success of the party | and city alike will be assured. What | sav you gentlemen? Speak out. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. The Carthage Patréof alluding editorially to the Price of Con- gressional Districts under the new apportionment order of things, sug- gests the following counties. ten in number, as the Sixth Distric’ Counties. Population. Bates. - - : 25,383 Barton. - - - 10,532 Barry, - - - - 14,424 Cedar, = : - 10.747 Dade, - = - - 12,557 Jasper, - = 32,627 Lawrence, * - - - 17.585 McDonald, - - 7,816 Newton, - - - - 18.948 Vernon. - - = 19.270 Total : - 159,982 The above figures tvere taken from the census report of 1880, and each county has increased largely in | population since the census was taken, especially Bates, Vernon and Jasper. By reference to the map it will be observed that the above list of coun- ties shows a geographical conven- ience besides a political status that would make the District very accept- able. Green county concedes that taken from ‘the Sixth District and placed elsewhere, which is all right enough, and joy go with her. Ii we understand the wishes ot the | Democracy of this county, it preters | to remain in the Sixth District, or at east desires to be associated with the counties south, let the number be what it may. Of course party interest must prevail, but then Demo- | cratic strongholds should be allowed matters calculated to divide a cen- tralized effort, but the subject of manufactories nearly akin to the railroad subject that we are pur- suaded to ask a portion of the pub- j lic’s attention. Last summer it will be femember- ed, the Timgs contained several ar- | icles with reference to the Pinkham, | Higley & Co. Plow Manufactory at ; Hampton Iowa, setting forth a prop- esition of the firm to locate an es- tablishment ot the kind in Butler.— | Some considerable talk was indulged | us but no action taken, hence the i is so } an expression of choice if nothing more, and for our part we shall not hesitate to speak out loud and plain iwhen it does rot jeopardize our party’s interests. According to the plan of appor- tionment adepted by the Wisconsin Legislature, the Democrats will gain at least two members ot Congress and a fair cance to get three. souri hopes to gain several, which, For our own part, we say now } | Mis- | when added to the gains of several other States,will produce a change in the political representation at Wash- H ingteau. t WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT. Commenting upon the position ot State Senator from the 14th District, the Cass Democrat tbinks the honors tall upon some county should gentleman from that county, and with that view nominates H. M. Bledsoe for the position. Surely we should always be gratified to di- vide honors, and spotls too when we have any, with our triends up the Bates country, but then you know de- has a candidate whom she wil light to present and support in the convention. We refer to Hon. J. It might be stated that Mr. L. G- |N. Ballard, who has been favorably spoken of in connection with the position. Judge Ballard is a safe legislatur, competent in every par- ticular to perform the duties of Sena- tor and willin all probability be the choice of the Bates county Democ- racy and doubtless of the district al so. There is nothing intended the above to disparage the claims of Col. Bledsoe and his champion, the Democrat =——$—__—___—_—_— HON. J. N- BRADLEY. Sedaha Democrat: In column we publish an editorial from Butler Timers, recommending in another the that tried and true Democrat, Maj. , j.N- Bradley, as a proper candi- date for Congress trom the Sixth District © We heartily endorse every word and sentiment in that He is eminently worthy of the confi- dence and support of the Democracy ot that District. His private and public character is **without spot or blemish — eee We learn that our old-time bache- lor triend, Charhe Cressap, 1s a prominent candidete tor the respon- Treasurer of Ver- article. sible position o: non county. There is no manliving whom we could congratulate more heartily upon his success in politics’ winding or otherwise than Chas. M. A ness man, absolutely reliable to any ways Cressap. good busi- Democrat stood by extent, and as true a ever trod Vernon’s soil or her colors in the hour of battle. he position to peculiarly fitted for th which he aspires. Our only regret is that we have no voice in Vernon county politics. The State Democratic Centra Committee met at the Laclede hotel in St. Louis on Friday last, and after to prominent Democrats on the advisa- listening! speeches of several Lility of calling the Legislature to- gether to re-district the State, adopt- eda resolution fayoring an extra session by a vote of ten tor, to three A committee was appoint- it upon Gov. Crittenden the against. ed to .v and inform him of the action of committee and request him to make the call conyening the Legislature. The Bourbons in Congress strug- gled gallantly against the bill to sup- press polygamy. As long as the Democratic party lives, no relic of barbarism will be without a twin. —Rich Hill Gazette We should like to have some _bet- | crats that the primaries held early in order that the candi- | Furniture and We are constantly reciving New Pattrns mader ak = in urniture of all kinds with which we defy Competion in Qaality and Price. Please call and convince yourselves of the fact, Coffins F*urnisheadon One Hour } STAPLE and s Notice Night or Day. North side square. Daniels Bros, . Ee. FANCY Wooler y GROCRIES AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST Country Produce Wanted in Exchange For Goods “WEEKLY TIMES $1.2 It is the opinion of many Demv- should dates’ mind may be relieved of too much strain, and to allow as long 4 time as possible after the primaries | to heal any desensions that may arise ; How would the first week in June | suit the rest of you? ———— The State Central Democratic Committee met in St. Louis to-day, which Gov. Crittenden We may now look tor Friday, at was present something deffinate in the matter of convening the Legislature to re-dis trict the S — We wonder if Hazeltine will be shouldered by the Rads and G. 3. n cahoots at the coming We believe he deserves it. He has been trying mighty hard to carry wa- ter on both shoulders. ——————— The Wool Growers’ Associati of Missouri will-meet at Sedalia on the 5th and 6th of April. Will Bates county have any representatiy esthere? Certainly she ought to —_—_—__——— We are in receipt of « handsomely printed copy of the Fifteenth An- j nual meeting of the Missouri Press Association. The work was done , at the Sedalia Bazoo office. the city politicians went a Do citizens ticket? We believe they do, However. acknow!- but are afraid to say so. if you will come up and edge, we will tel] it for you. —— Senator Teller of Colorado is now ' spoken of for Secretary of the Inte- ter evidence as to the correctness of | the above assertion than the mere statement of the Gazette. We understood the Rich Hill Re- véew to tavor a special session of the rior. down and out. He is not a Stalwart you know From the Steckton Yourna/, we learn that Ava E. Page of thiscoun- | gs ty, is now delivering Grange lectufes ‘in Cedar county. Legislature to re-district the State, | but since ex-Gov. Phelps has spoken against it, a change of base is indi- cated, so supreme is the confidence ot the Revéew in the old gentleman's wisdom. Western Enterprise: Hon. J. N. Bradley is spoken of as a proba- ble candidate for Congress from the Sixth District. Mr. Bradley is now a member of the State Senate; true Democrat, and understands our State government thouroughly. wa We acknowledge the receipt of **The Parsons Daily Eclepse,’’ and gladly welcome it to our list of young daihes. It neat. six column paper and has been in existence a little over five years. The Liberty, Clay county. dAd- vance, suggests the counties of Jack- son, Cass and Clay as about suitable for a district under the new appor- tionment. This suits us. is 2 lf there is any one reason strozger than another why we should go our whole length for Dr. Lee's insane it would be for the very charitable benefit of the writer in the Record. asvium, The Review has served notice on the Democracy that Rich Hill will step in for a share in the selection of a ticket at the primaries. —_——— That sprightly little sheet, the Eldorado News, gives the dona-jide | population of that place as about Soo. Will the Record please give the asylum enterprise a few more slaps in the face? The floods are supsiding and it is believed the crops will be excellent. The Hapgood Sulxy Plow. We will give it to you if it will not run lighter than a walking plow. Hahn & Co. Mothers Read This—‘‘My wife and daughter have both been afflicted for several years with a terrible female com- plaint which kept them prostrated tor months at a time. | the womb and leucorrhea, with extreme ' nervousness, loss of appeti eand general debility, while my daughter had what is termed chiorosis, or green sickness, which attected every organ ot the body, becom- ing pale, feeble, emaciated, and unfit for any dutv ot life. I spent hundreds ot dollars for doctors and patent medicines, without effect tor good. I wasadvised to try Dr. Dromgoole’s Boga Female Bit- ters andtomy great delight, bottles cured them sound and wel Thus speaks Mr. Arch Speers, ot Mi sippi 17-2t Just Arrived. A car load of salt, at Charlie Dennev’s 263-17-1t be |} election. | Kirkwood will have to step | My wife had falling of | thirteen | he Library of Universal Kowledge A Reprint of Chambers Encycio- pedia, With 3500 Pages of new and Original American Matter ad- ded. 1300 pp., 15 vols, S. W., Green's Son. New York. When the publisher undertook to furnish the American people with a | ‘Library of Universal Knowledge’’ that should excell all other Cyclo- pee in quantity and variety of in- 'tormation, and at a cost which has / no riyal in cheapness, the choice of! Chamber’s Enclycopxdia as a basis | was wisely made. That work hits} the happy medium between the elab. orate treatises of the Britannica aad the dictionary-like definitions of En-} cycloyzdias 5 of or two vor! umns. Its information is succinctly presented, yet with sufficient fullness | tor all practical purposes, and the | intormation 1s brought down to the} Jatest date. here is, however, one | serious defect in the Chamber's work | in all foreign Cyclopiedias. Amer- | ican subjects are treated with | sufficient fullness, anda large amount} iT one as it not of information which every Ameri-| Gat der would naturally look for! in a work ot reference of this char- acter is *tconspicious by its absenc Here is where the Amercian ‘**Li-| brary of Universal Knowledge’ has sucn marked adyanrage. “The ad- ditional articles, either cnlargentents | or wholly new, number over £5,000, bringing the whole number of titles | up to more than 40,000, and the | yolumes from ro of the Encyclo- padia to 15 of the Universal Knowl- edge. The character of the additions | and the increased value ot the work may be judged by two illustrations. Opening tl t volume accidental- ly at *‘Alle found in the Chamber’s text one person of that name mentioned, and he alittle- | known litterateur of Edinburg, while the American biographical additions comprises thirteen Allens, all ot {whom merited record in an Ameri- (ean Encyclopaedia far more than did the Scotch Allen. Opening at i random the 6th volume at the article *Geology.”’ there is found an article} of four pd from the Chamber's edition, wath added American article of 27 pages. To give some further idea of the thoroughness with which the Ameri can editors have performed their la- i bors, it may be mentioned that the} | first 10 pages ot the first volume con- | tain go subjects, and of this number | 35 are transterred from Chamber’s we but ASES an | and 55 are furnished by the editors. | Our readers are invited to inspect ‘this great work at our office, where orders will be received and promptly delivered. Pleasanton Oéserver: Dr. Lee informs us that he has entered into a contract with parties in Butler to establish an insane asylum there. | They are to raise $2000. in addition} ito the zoacres already donated for a | site; and after the building is up he is to put m $500 with which to fur nish it. The donation is to be lef in trust with the board of trustees! until the end of five years, when he} becomes sole owner. The Dr. thinks the corner stone will be laid/| | some time in May. Since undertak- | jing the project he has had 72 genu- ‘ine applications, and but nine coun- ties have been heard from. in Mis- souri, so far as heard from, there are 248 insane persons unprovided for, | and he expects to receive fully 100! more applications. | It you are suttering from indigestion or/ any complaint of the Stomach or Bowels, | you will obtain great relief by using! the Prickley Ash Bitters, asthey have! | the property of gently in reing these or-} | gans and placing thein Isie good sound! and healthy condition. 13-tt jof them. Year. 5 per Altona Cintillations. Monday morning, farming and g ing have been suspended here for the time being, in consequence of the rain that fell last night. Old Mr. France and lady, living south of town were returning from their daughters the other day, when the buggy capsised with them, and the old lady was considerably hurt On last Wednesday night the Rev. Mr. Hutchison, of Sprinetield, Mo., Grand State lecturer of the the order of Good Templers, addressed us on the sublect of Temperance. The audience was good for the time of notification. He stated that he had been engaged as an itenerant tem- perance lecturer, for 33 years. He also. stated that he had i two Good Templers Lodg in Cass Co., last week, and that there are from 5 to 700 G. T. Lodges in the state of Mo., and that there nev- er was atime in the United States, when there was so much interest ex- hibited on the subject of Temper- ance, as there is at the present, and especially, in the State of Mo. His lecture was plain and pointed, but he failed to organize a lodge here, not however for the want of material, because the object was not thoroughly understood Our town was honored on last Sat- urday, with a visit from Judge Wa- ters, president of the railroad and other officers from abroad. The railroad meeting was quite enthuse- astic, it seems, with some exceptions, not important enough to be men- tioned, that all we lack of the depot here and the railroad, is the building But you know the old ad- age. Mr. Editor, that where there's will there’s a wa So it will not ¢ long, before we can jump on the i train and run into Butler. ITEMIZER. A great desideratum in the preparation of medicine is that it should be palatable without losing its efficacy, This is the case with Prickly Ash Bitters, and being graded as regards their cathartic proper- ties, they are better adapted for general use than any ether similar article. A | trial will convince the most skeptical. Lost. On the road between Butler the residence of Johnson Hill Satur- day morning March, 11th, a book and other articles belonging to Rev. T. J. Clagett. Any one finding the same, will confer a favor by leaving them at Pile’s drug store, in Butler. and American Ladies. The first impression Sara Barnhardt re- ceived of the American ladies manitested itself thusly:—‘‘Oh! ze ladies, za are so beautiful, such clear complexion I never see before,"’ all of which is due to the universal use of Swayne’s Ointment for skin diseases, which insures a clear and clean complexion, and a healthy color. This recalls to mind the divine precept ‘‘cleanliness is next to Godliness. Mar t-dw-im The demands made upon the county surveyor for his services in all parts ot the county is very great, and if Mr. Wolfe cannot respond to all with readiness, one should lose patience, for he is going night and day. We deem this staement nec- esary in order that the people may understand, why. the surveyor is so behind with his work. no Uatarrh Of The Bladder. Stinging, smarting, irritation of the ur- | inarv passages, diseased discharges, curéd by suchupabia. $1. at druggists. West's Mo. Depot, Meyers Bro’s & Co., Kansa* City. @. 240-14-¥ You should just see those fine Opera Slippers, at R. Wer & Co. 17-t£

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