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The VOL. XIV. Weekly Times. BUTLER, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 1892. NO. 46 FARMERS BANK OF BATES COUNTY, s a is necessary in order that high wages |and honest money, abundantly suf- | may be paid to workingmen anda ficient in volume to supply their) ‘ home warket be provided for our! business needs. But whatever may | furin products. be the form of the pecple’s currency, | | A SYSTEM CONTRARY TO JUSTICE. national or staie—whbether gold, OF BUTLER, MO. | These pretenses should uo longer silver or paper—it should be so) idooue wov- CAPITAL, $110,000. de eive. The truth is that such ajTegulated and guarded by g tem is directly antagonized hencrie = 1, or by = and és ji : = ees fe catia i fair- | careful laws, that no one can ba de- | Receives Deposits subject to Check, Loans Money, Makes Collections and | anes progere aac eno pee oa | luded as to the certainty and stabil | does a General Banking Business. eminently proud. It is also true jity —— Every _ pat eee Hae iter Src ae kate crepe en {into the hands of the people should | DEPOSITORY FOR COUNTY FUNDS. that whilecur workiugien and farm) of the save intrinsic value of par | | In the Real Estate Loan Department. Make loans on Real Estate on long or short time at feud themselves against the harder | Chasing nowy With this condition home lite which such tariff taxation |#bsolutely guaranted, both gold and) $50,000.00 Morrison. C H Farmer Miller, Alf Farmer McCracken, A Farmer McCracken, Robt Farmer Owen, M V Farmer Pharis, John Grocery | Davis, J R Foreman Times officePharis, C F Grocery { Dutcher, C H Prof Normal Sch Powell, Booker Farmer | DeArmond,D A, M C Pigott, H H Bank Clerk | Deerwester, Frank Co sch com Rosier, J M Farmer { Eyans, John Farmer Reeder, Oscar Farmer Everingham, J Physictan Radford, Chas R Freemam, Caroline and Eliza Reisner, J W_ Pension Clerk ( Francisco, S P Lawyer Sullens, J L Banker and honestly recognized and efficient- ly remedied. It should, however,be constantly remembered that the in convenienience or loss that might arise from such a situation can be much more easily borne than the universal distress which must follow a discredited currence CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Public officials are the agents of their people. It is, therefore, their han, J M Capitalist Wyatt, HC Lumber dealer Wells, Wiley Teacher West, R G Farmer Walton, Wm E President Wright, TJ Capitalist Weiner, Max erchant Walls, Wm Farmer Walton, G W Farmer Walls, J T Physician Whipple. N L Physician farmer is learning that the prices of his products is fixed in a foreign market where he suffers from acom petition invited and built up bya system he is asked to support. The struggle for unearned advan | tage at the doors of the government | tramples on the rights of those who patiently rely upon assurances of American equahty. Every govern mental concession to clamorous fa- Caruthers, @ A Farmer Christy, J M Physician Clark, Robert Farmer Courtney, J M Stock Dealer Deerwester, John Farmer é decrees, the workman, suffering = can be abe utilized upon lowest rates without delay lfrom the importation and employ- | €d0® sei bien Jus — =| Pete ee a ment of pauper libor instigated by See eal = an an ng me aes | z Vice-President P inten STOCKHOLDERS& his professed frieuds, aud seeking de AAS scheme ear AG a bd Vice-President Allen, Mre. Levina es ee eee ie ba {lowed to intervene and no doubtfu : set x Boulware, TC, Physician Hannah, W D medical student Slayback, Ed Farmer security for his interests in organiz ane he plahould abo: attempted} eee k Boe aaa er Herdinger, WN armer Smith, GL Liveryman ed co-operation, still waits for divis- ae fo 5 1 patente al Sea j d, JS ner i furniture dealer Stark circuit clerk | + 30 - people g f he | Brown, ‘Lulu Hickmen,¢ 8 Furniture dealer Starke, 1.5 Depnty clreut cer lion of the advautages secured to his ants clown people arising irom the peectleh yaaa Raemer Jenkins, J R Cashier is Tucker, W E Dentist employer under cover of a generous deticiency or imperfect distribution . Margare| mney. Don Ass’t Cashier yler, W B Farmer Li : : y cir ion 0% ly Chelf, It, B. Farmer Levy, Sam Dry Goods & ClothingVoris, Frank M Farmer solicitude for his wages, while the | f money circulation ought to be ful Coleman, Sam’! L Farmer | Receives Deposits subject to check, Lones Money, issues Drafts and transacts a general Banking business. Solicited. Your patronage respectfully hospitality, which is one of the most | Miss Allie Dillon and brothers a nice prominent of characteristics,prompts | 1 ttle surprise party a few o us to welcome the worthy and indus- | and all enjoyed themselves until a trious of all lands to homes and cit- cashier asst. cashier president vice-president WM. E. WALTON BOOKER POWELL J. R. JENKINS DON KINNEY vorites invites corruption in political A PLAIN-SPOKEN ANCE OF DEMOCRACY'S TRUS ‘““Lariff Reform is Still Our Pur- pose,” He Says 3oth Gold and Silver Can j | Utilized as Currency.—The Im- | pulse of Democracy Is to | Resist the Force Ball. | New York, Sept. 26.—Grover \ received here to night. | low { G spondi of my nomination ACCEPT- | Be Safely | Cleveland's letter of acceptance was It is as fol- Gables, Mass., Sept. 26.— | \ Hon. William L. Wilson and others, | committee, etc.: GentLeMEN—In Tes) ng to your formal notification to the presidency 5; s by encouraging the expendi American people are willing through federa! taxation to surrender a part in support of a policy directly favor- able to private and selfish gain. j legislation presents a familiar form This in the end must strangle pa- | of federal taxation. Such legisla | tion results as surely in a tax upoa | the daily life of our people as the| | tribute and paid direetly into the ‘hand of the taxgatherer. We feel | | the burden of these tariff taxes tuo | palpably to be persuaded by aay institutions. TION OF EQUITY. islation involves a questiun of mar kets, italso involves 2 questic | sophistry that they do not exist or) morals. We cannot vith impunity | are paid by foreigners. Such taxes, | pe rmit injustice to taint the spirit lyepresenting a diminution of the|of right and equity, which is the | property rights of the people, a only justifiable when laid and c lected for the purpose of m ing our government and furnishing |the means for the accomplishment | of its legitimate purposes and func- | tions. This is taxation under the operation of a tariff for revenue. It accords with the professions of American free institutions, and its justice and honesty answer the test supplied by a correct appreciatic of the principles upon which th institutions rest. \life of our republic; and we shall | fail toe reach our national destiny if | greed and seliishness lead the way. mizing these truths, the na- tional democrac application of j and sound ciples to equalize to our people the ugs due them from the govern- they support; our countrymen Leec among a triotism and national pride, }and to point out a | prosperous aud dive can enterpri ified Ameri- ECONOMY IN GOVERNMENT. ture of money to debauch snffrage| performance of public work. triotism and weaken popular conti- | These considerations ulone are suf- dence in the rectitude of republican/ ficient justification for an honest Though the subject of tariff leg- | however, other features of this plan of will seek by the to promote! closer munity of interests cemented | fair field where e may grow ard thrive atmosphere of | duty to secure for those whom they represent the best and most efficient This | plainly can be best accomplished by jregarding ascertained fitness in the selecting of government employes. izenship among us. This hospitable sentiment is not violated, however, by careful and reasonable regulations for the protection of the public health, nor does it justify the recep tion of immigrants who Lave no ap- preciation of our institutions and whose presence among us 1s a men ace to peace and gocd order THE NICARAGUA CANAL. The importance tion of the Nicar adherence to the letter and spirit of avil service reform. There are, of the construc 2 Ship Canal as jwhich abundantly commend it Through its operation worthy merit 3 lin every station and condition of }@ means of promoting commerce ‘American life is recognized in the | between our states and with foreign istribution of public employment, | countries, and also as a coutribution 1 tends to raise political activity hunting and unthinking | party affiliation to the advocacy of patty principles by reason and ar gument. LIBERALITY TO SOLDIERS. | while its applicatio jthe standard of | from spoils by Americans to the enterprises which advance the iuterests of the world of civilizaticn, should com mend the project to governmenta! approval and indorsement. THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. Our countrymen not only expect from those who represent them in public places a sedulous care for things which are directly und palpa- bly related to their materi interests. but they also fully appreciate the value of cultivating our national pride aud maintaining our national honor. Both their material inter est and their national pride and hon The American people are gener- ous and grateful and they have im pressed these characteristics upon their government. Therefore ail patriotic and just decisions must commend libera! consideration for | our worthy veteran soldiers and for the families of those who have died No complaint should be made of ‘late hour... Rev. Babbitt is holding avery interesting meeting at Willow ) Branch....Mrs. Hammers, of Kan | sas,{is visiting the family of Mr Requa | ...-Miss Sarah Utley talks of spend- jing the winter in Kansas....Jolin | Dilion and mother are visiting friends in Kansas...... Rey Maller preached at Orchard Grove last Sun - ‘day morning and evening....Miss {Cora Betz is in the neighborhood | looking after her schoo!....Charlie ; Gough and family have returned home from Eldorado Springs, where |they have been for several months ‘for the benefit of his health... | Grandpa Rinehart is spending a few | weeks at Kansas City with his daug | ter, Mrs. Smallwood....Uucle Billy | Thomas, who was seriously hurt by }arunaway team, is slowly improv- | ing - Mrs Beaver is lying danger- j ously iil at her home near Kisner- | ville....Unele Alf Miller, a highly | esteemed ci 2, an old pioneer of | Bates county, died at bis home in | Lone Oak township on last Friday | night, and was buricd Saturday in the cenietery “near Willow Branch | ....Rev Hamilton will preach for ; the good people of Mt. Zion the John Hall jr, will | cou g year | |in the wholesome | American industry, ingenuity and intelligence. Tariff reform is s by the national democracy, I bope I may be permitted to say at the out- set that continued reflection and ob- servation have confirmed me in my adherence to the opinions which I have heretofore held and publicly declared touching the questions in- | volved in the canvass. This is a |take his departure for Kansas City ‘in a few days....No more ice cream a) 4 .. Sass - el ? ’ EG Columbian Exposition; and they | suppers this season Quite a will not be inclined to condone any ! number of deinocrats went to Rich neglect of effort on the part of their | }7j1] on last Thursday to hear Sena- government to insure in the grand- | tor Gockr spe ” Rev. Babbit eur of this event a fitting exhibit of | wij] hold services in the morning in- American growth and greatness and This theory of tariff legislation manifestly enjoins strict economy in public expenditures and their limit ation to legitimate public uses, in- | asmuch as it exhibits as absolute & tortion any exaction, by way of tax- ation, from the substance of the peo- the amount of public mony paid to] or are inyolved in the success of the ‘those actually disabled or made de till our purpose. | sendent by reason of army service. Though we oppose the theory that’ But our pension roll should be a roll tariff ys may be passed having for lof hovor uncontami d by | their object the granting of discrim-| cert and unvitiated by demagogic jinating and unfair governmental aid This is due to those whose vA } = s: Seas @ stead of evenirg at Willow Branch i nee mectiictheras wie RiGee | an a the nec : ities of a = plivate ventures, we wage no ex- names adorn the roll and to ja splendid demonstrat:oa of Ameri- | Sundae ae Ed Hall exerts Ime abov a ee ~ |ful and proper administration of | t uuing Against y Ameri | oj] Buonlacw Jelieht to honer! can patriotism. Secuene =e care oor io 1 be considered inj ie Ge Bray pea, HalOUr People WhO Poe aa oner = young people of this neighborhood ocean ae ie aaBee ane | government. Opposed to this the | can interests We be HreNd lve yeaveadd tice. mlb asiaiso duo A ee 8 8 g j anice ¢: ory the dogma is now boldly pre- | justment can be accor! ished in ac- usupper ou last Friday tariff ta hension of the principles upon which | “ to those who in years to come should | ¢ sented that our government is based, and a clear | understanding of the relationit bea: to the people for whose benefit it was | pk hall thus be supplied | with a test by which the valuation | relating to the administration of created. Wes of any proposition maintaimance and sation is j ance with the priciples we pro ithout disaster or demolition. ble for the express purpos | intent of thereby promoting especial | We believe that the advantages of interests and enterprises. Such a | free raw material should be accord proposition is so clearly contrary to jea to our manufacturers, and we directly encourages the distur! nce | tribution of necessary tariff burdens by selfishness and greed of pat the spirit of onr constitution and so} contemplate a fair and careful dis- | In an imperfect and incomplete manner I have thas endeavored to state some of the things which ac cord with the creed and intentions of the party to which I have : allowed to hear reverently and | gly the story of American pa and fortitude, illustrated by | yur pension roll. The preferences accorded to veteran soldiers in pub- » employment should be secured riven has not been to instruct my countiy my life-long allegiance. My atics.p. | night. All had a splendid time. Mr. make and Mrs. Hall know bow to young folks enjoy themseiv Rev Miller will comm ed meeting at Willow Branch the 1 Suuday in October. Lirtie Jessie iotie | rather than the precipitation of trade) to them honestly and without eva men nor my party, but to remind | — sion, when capable, and worthy yer tcan be ascertuned 1. wh aud by whieh their claim to the helpful regard and ithesjasta ation sentiment, that its statement would) We anticipate with calmness the | and by which the justice @ : near the principles of our govern- both that democratic doctrine lies SCRATCHED 3 YEARS : x rudely shock our people if they had | misrepresentation of our motives! ratitude of hein ico " | esty of every political question can |) ot aiready been insiduously allured | instigated by a selfishness which Smit ae eee a6 = ment and tends to promote the peo- | ....-..ca, Scratched, and Bled. Doc- be judged. If doctrines or theories | pom the safe landmarks of principle eks to hold in unrelenting grasp! oq EE 8" |ple’s good. Iam willing to be xc tors No Relicf. Cured by, Two are presented which do not satisfy | Never has honest desire for national 5 cused of addressing my countrymen upon trite topics and in homely fash- ion, for I believe important truths are found on the surface of thought s unfair advantage under present laws. We will rely upon the intelligence of our fellow country-! . The assurance to the people ef men to reject the charge that a party | the utmost individual liberty con- c f comprising the majority of our peo- | sistent with peace and good order is} and should be stated in direct und ple are planning the destruction or | cardival principal of our govern-|simple terms. Though much is left injury of American interests; and we | ment. This gives no sanction tojunwrittep, my record as a public know they cannot be frightened by | vexatious sumptuary laws which un | servant leaves no excuse for misun- the specter of impossible free trade. | necessarily interfere with such hab | derstanding my belief and position lits and customs of our people as are | on the questious which are now pre- | not offensive to a just moral sense | sented to the voters of the land for land are not inconsistent with | their decision. | good citizenship and the public wel- Called for the third time to repre- |fare. The same principle requires |sent the party of my choice in a con- Sets Cuticura Remedies. VEXATIOUS SUMPTUARY LAWS. this test loyal Americanism must | pronounce them false and misehiey-| ous. PROTECTION OF THE PEOPLE. Protection of the people in the exclusive use and enjoyment of their property and earnings concededly constituted the especial purpose and | mission of our free government. This design is so interwoven with the structure of our plan of rule that failure to protect the citizen in such use and enjoyment, or their upjusti- growth, patriotic devotion to coun- try and sincere regard for those who toil been so betrayed to the support of a pernicious doctrine. In its behalf the plea that our infant) industries should be fostered did | service until discredited by our stal- wart growth; then followed the exe-| gencies of a terrible war, which made our people heedless of the op- portunities for ulterior schemes af- forded by their willing and patriotic payment of unprecedented tribute; THE FORCE BILL. The administration and manage- ment of our government depend up- on popular will. Federal power is D j = stg that the line between the subjects |test for the supremacy of democrat- ji imi by a government }and now, after a long period of|the instrument of that will, not its | the j See oe ‘ tc ae eae i the people's | peace, when our overburdened coun-|master. Therefore the attempts of Which are properly within govern-/1¢ priuciples, my grateful apprecia- ak, : We ee however, undertak- | trymen ask for relief and a restora-| the opponents of democracy to in- | mental control and those which are | tion of its confidence less than ever tion toa fuller enjoyment of their terfere with and control the suffrage | More fittingly left to pareatal regu- | incomes and earnings, they are met of the states through Federal agen | lation should be carefully kept in cies develops a design which no ex | View. An enforced education, wise- | planation can mitigate to reverse ly deemed a proper preparation for| the fundamental and safe relations| Citizenship, should not involve the | between the people and their gov-| impairment of wholesome parental jernment. Such an attempt cannot authority nor do yiolence to the, ; i : | fail to be regarded by thoughtful | household conscience. Paternalism | 2ominated, knowing fnll well ite, jmen aud as proof ofa bold determi- | 12 government finds no approval in | labors and perplexities, and with ;Dation to secure the ascendency ofa|the creed of democracy. It isa humble reliance upon the Divine | discredited party in reckless disre-) Symptom of misrule, whether it Being, infinite in power to aid and | card of a free expression of the pop | manifest in unauthorized gifts or by | constant in a watchful care over our lular will. To resist such a scheme anted control of personal and j favored nation. jis an impulse of democracy. At all 8. Yours very times and inall places we trust the | people. force the way tof i present to them laim to their owder lconfidence and support a steady | championship of their rights. effaces the solemn sense of my re- sponsibility. If the action of the convention which you represent shall be endors ed by the suffrages of my country men, J will assume the duties of the great office to which I have been en to build a great meg upon a specially our own. ‘oO main | : ; : | er ener furnish through its | by the claim that tariff taxation for | agency the means for the accom- | the sake of protection is an American plishment of national objects, the | system, the continuance of which Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov't Report, Aug. 17, 1889. tin Beantifier, externally, in- every disease 2n4 od, with loes <f pice to scrotal. D re|.... Wheat sowing is about ov their government to express for) Rev. Miller deliyered an able tem- jthem their sympathy with all those} perance address at Willow Branch | who are oppressed under any rule|on last Saturday night..The young | sound jless free than ours. A generous|folks of this rei SOUND AND HONEST MONEY. ople are entitled to hborkcod gave