The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, September 14, 1893, Page 4

Ae apadn a ni CER AASRN senonansennce nascar amet ae 4. i}, ALLEN Eprror. J. D. Atten & Co., Ptoprietors. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: The Weexry Times, published every Whureday, will be sent to any address me year, postage paid, for $1.00. OCCUPATION TAX. The Tres has always been oppos- ed to imposing an occupation tax on our business wen if it could pos- sibly be avoided. We were, together with the other citizens of the tewn, led to believe, at the time of election | of Mesars. Wykoff, Colyer and others, that there would be no need of an extra levy—in fact that was the issue on which they were elected. the people were told that it would vequire an extra levy for the first year to get them out of a hole in wwhich the old board left them, but afterwards everything would go swimmingly along. In spite of an extra levy of 70 cents, which a larger ‘majority of our citizens paid, we understand the Board borrowed in ‘the neighborhood of $2,000 this year. Now the supreme court has decided that a levy over 50 cents on the $100 valuation is illegal and cannot be collected. The citizens and business men of the town expect to pay its veunning expenses but they want its affairs economically administered. If after a careful test it is found that ‘the income is insufficient to meet the expenditures, then other means of increasing the revenue will have to be devised. If a tax on a man’s Lusi- ness is the only way left, it should be equitably adjusted so that all will bear their proportionaté part. The water-works, which is the most pop- sular institution of the town, and the dights must be retained and the business men who get the benefit and protection expect to pay for them. They do not want the city run in debt from year to year and ‘be burdened with a heavy interest But first, above all, they want to be BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES: Then} IMPORTANT ORDER. The Merchants of Bates County to be Prosecuted tor Making False Statements. The following order was made by the county court at its meeting | Tuesday. Be it ordered by the cvurt, that © |F. Boxley, prosecuting attorney o | Bates county, Mo., be and is he | by directed to proceed to Carthage, | Mo., for the purpose of investigating | the method of proceeding, in bring: | jing suits against the merchants and | others in Jasper county, forfailing to , | to give a correct and proper state- |ment and assessment list as required | by law, with a view of bringing suits to the same i Sates county, should the pre | County Bill F t Clinton. | preme court has issued a mandamus ordering the council of the city to jissue tax bills against the property fronting on the public square to pay for the macadam that should have been paid for by the county. The county refused to pay the bills and suit was brought and the case de- cided in favor of the county. Tren ton & Co, then sued out the mau- damus and the sheriff is serving the writ on the council today. The property owners will fight. The express companies have agreed with the railroad companies to reduce their rates on “general specials’ about 20 per cent. Gen- eral specials include merchandise, meat, butter, eggs and other pro- ducts. The new rates will go into effect in about two weeks. This re- duction was brought about by the Mabrey law, which places express companies under control of the commission.— Nevada Mail. “Race Horses Killed. Wichita, Kan., Sept. 8.—The boomers’ camp in Hunnewell is in a ing there last night of four fine race horses and the hamstringing of sev- en others. The outrage is charged to a band of shiftless boomers who have noth- one has a right to the advantage which possession of a fast borse will prove in the race for land A vigilance committee bas been formed und the people there are just in the right temper to install Judge sure that the present income is in sufficient to pay the legitimate ex- penses of the town. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. ‘The office of representative has ‘been hunting a candidate the past few year, and none of the regular politicians or men of qualification and experience have desired the place. Although it is yet early to make sug- gestions that cannot come before the Reg action for nearly a year, yet the times are dull and talking a little local politics may vary the mo- notony sufficiently to make it inter- esting. The Review therefore sug- gests, without hint or cousultation from the party we shall mention, that Col. N. A. Wade, editor of the Butler Democrat, would make an ex- cellent representative of Bates coun- ty. He isa man qualified and worthy, energetic and untiring in his zeal to his party and to the people of Bates fully familiar with all their wants and requirements—and would make such a representative as we have neverhad. Although often arrayed aginst him, if he will accept the place, the Review now nominates N. A. Wade forthe head of the next Democratic ticket of Bates County! ~—Rich Hill Review. .The gentleman whose name is mentivzcd above and the editor of the Tres ave engaged in innumer- able controversies and political fights in the past, and we flatter ourself, ‘without being egotistical, that we have not always come out second dest. We are willing to admit that honors are even on that score. We do not:belong to that class of politi- cians whe engage in the ‘“ingin” -warfare end always carry a butcher tdnife up their sleeves. We believe ‘we are broad enough to prefer build- ing aman upto pulling him down. If Col. Wade has an ambition to tepresent the magnificent county of ‘Bates in the state legislature, we will not throw an obstacle in his way. “The Chinese government protests against France's new aggressions in Siam, and has ordered her iron clads to:be ready to sail at a moment's notice. France may get a fight on her.hands and if England takes sides which is probable, a general Euro- pean war may be the result. (ke manufacturers are appearing ‘before Mr. Wilson's tariff committée sand pleading manfully for retention of the tariff on their lines. a petrified body was disinterred in Bethel Cemetery, Morgan County, _Illieois, the features remaining un -changed. Twelve thousand people are camp- ed about Arkansas City alone, await- sing the Cherokee Strip. Lynch. A coal famine of serious propor- tions is threatened in the West and Southwest the coming winter. Colonel Watterson of Louisville will address the travelers atthe St Louis Exposition September 30. Two Solid Clinton, Mo., Sept. 7.—The su- | turmoil of excitement over the kill- | ing cf their own, and claim that uo | ' The Senate Silver Vote. Washington, Sept. 10.—Thesilver 1 Identified Them. Delta, Col . Sept. 10.—P. H. Gone! Washington, D. C., Sept. S.—In! | Ready For Trouble. | senators, who seem to have a more | dee, sheriff of Parker county, Ore | view of the practically determination thorough and better leadership than | gou, arrived here this afternoon and | of the government to_enforce the the repeal side, have revised their) positively identitied the two dead Geary law, and the belief that the poll very carefully. They tind that | bank robbers as Fred and Tom Me | Chinese will nut accept this action the Senate now stands unconditional repeal, 36; in favor of | a substitute, but will vote for un-) conditional repeal upon direct issues 9; total 85. There are three vacan- | jcies. Thé silver Senators concede | that if the question comes to a vote | on unconditional repeal, it will be! by 49 to 36. They will | carried | therefore resort to every means to/|of the third robber and have run| funds available for that purpose aud , The only | across the horse he rode out of| tbat congress will be asked to make _prevent a direct vote. vote they will allow will be upon a} acquainted with the McCarthys, hav- ing faceda revolver in the hands of Tom McCarthy once. Tom Me Carthy is the man wanted for the Moffit robbery in Denver. Several men from Utah who knew the Me- Carthys have also identified them. Officers have struck a fresh trail town. The gang had evidently pre- as follows, Carthy and the escaped robber as/ peacefully, arrangements have been For unconditioual repeal, 40; against | Billy McCarthy. Mr Condee is well | made to strengthen the United States naval force in Chinese waters. Nearly the entire present fleet of | wooden vessels will be replaced with jaew steamships. The change is now jin progress | Itis believed to be settled that }the government will enforce the 'Geary act to the full extent of the ‘additional appropriation to enuble substitute to which the. nine will) pared relay of horses for the pur ja thorough enforcement of the law | agree. iif brought face to face with that ! \issue, are; Camden and Faulkner of West Virginia, Hunton of Virginia, | Lindsey of Kentucky, Manderson of | Nebraska, Pasco of Florida, Ranson | of North Carolina, Turpie of Indiana land White of Louisiana. The 36| | Senators who will vote against repeal | | are: { | Democrats—Bate, Tennessee; Ber- | jry, Arkansas; Blackburn, Kentucky; | Bucler, South Carolina; Call Florida, | Cockrell, Missouri; Coke, Texas; ! Colquet, Georgia; Daniel, Virginia; | George, Mississippi; Hafris, ‘Tenn; | Irby, South Carolina; Jones, Arkan- sas; Kyle, South Dakota; Vance, |South Carolina; Vest, Missoun; Walthall, Mississippi; and White, California. Republicans—Cameron, Pennsyl vania; Dubois, Idaho, Hansborough, North Dakota; Jones of Nevada; Mitchell, Oregon; Perkins, California | Pettigrew, South Dakota; Power, | Montana; Shoup, Idaho; Stewart, | Nevada; and Teller and Wolcott of | Colorado. Populist—Allen, Nebraska: Peffer Kansus. A Thousand Dollars a Day. Wusbington, Sept. 7.—Secretary | Mort. of the agricultural depart- | | ment can show a clear saving of | | upwa:ds of $1,000 a day for 60 days jas compaicd with the expenditures | | authorized by his predecessor for an | equal period of time. In addition | | to this he has covered back into the | treasury an unexpended balance of | from the appropriation for this de- | partment by congress of $100,000 on dune 30 after a little over three | months at the head of the agriculture | department. The forgetting of orders by an operator caused a fatal avd costly wreck on the Nickel Plate near | Leipsic, O i 2 j These nine senators, who | suit they knew was inevitable. The! will vote for a substitute if they can | pursuing party is now so close on| get it, and for unconditional repeal | the robber that his capture seems} almost certain Talking Tariff. Washington, D. C. Sept. Public interest in the ways and means committee increases daily, the spacious room occupied by the gentlemen who formulate the revenue policy of the democratic congress is crowded at every meeting almost beyond capacity. During the com- ing week there will take place the most important hearings of the com- mittee. as nearly all the representa tives of the more promiuent manu- factories and interested industries scheduled for representation of their arguments between now and Satur- day next. Under the rules of the 10.— | when committee, the hearing closes the preparation of a general tariff bill will at once be begun. Shot Under the Eye. Clinton, Mo., another case of “didu’t know it was loaded” gave the doctor ajob this morning, and left young Baldwin,living near Lees ville, in a precarious condition. Baldwin and a young friend were playing with a 32 caliber target gun, Baldwin was looking into the muzzle while his friend was pulling the trigger. Finally the cartridge, which was thought not to be in the gun, exploded and Baldwin caught the ball just under his right eye. Doctors were unsuccessful in their attempt to remove the ball. Office seekers are again charging on Washington City, from every part of the country. The offices belong to the democrats and they ought to have them. John W. Calvin, city collector of Joplin is under a cloud. His books show a shortage of $2,500- The thermometer reached over Confessed His Guilt. St. Louis, Mo, Sept. 7.—James | M. Pennock | the scene und time of the train rob | bery Tuesday night at Pacitie Me.. the man captured at he was the leader of the three men who held up tLe Frisco traiv. His story was in detail that which has already been printed, but in addition he gave the names of the men who accompanied him. The police are now searching for one the other being in custody. searched for is Pennock’s brother in- law whose name is not known, The Sam Robinson a “laid off” brakeman of the 'Frisco. hardware, Groceries, Studebaker, {to day weakened and confessed that} ! The man being | man the police have in custody is | —— DEALERS IN Schuttler { KNOWLED Brings comfort and i tends wm » rightly used. live bet- ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world’s best products to the needs of phy 1 being, will attest GE the value to health of the pure liquid laxative | ss embraced in the presenting nd pleas- © taste, the ref nnd truly 1 properties of a perfect lax- flectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently cur constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met witl »proval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid- neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug- gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is man- | ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not | accept any substitute if offered. BENNETT-WHEELER MERC.CO. Stoves § Queensware, and aici ow Five children were burned to death | the 100 mark at several points in j at Silver Hill, Ark, Saturday night. | northern Minnesota. JUST RECEIVED AT More goods than LANE & ADAIR‘. was ever received by one firm in a day in Butler. Now farmers and laboring men is your chance to buy Your Fall and Winter Goods at Wholesale Pricts.prescription Druggist. Such mountains of goods have never here- tofore been seen in Butler. HOUSE PACKED FROM FLOOR 10 CEILING, “JAM FULL” LADIES Dress Goods and Dress Trimmitgxcerston mrs, The finest line ev CLOAKS FOR LADIES & MISSES at about 60 cents on the Dollar. DON’T FAIL TO SEE OUR er shown in Butler; all kinds of Staple and Fancy goods Such prices as we are now making has never before been seen in Bates County. Don't forget our FURNISHING AND WORK GOODS, Buy them now for less than the goods cost to make them. No trouble to show the goods. Call in and see us. Respectfully, LANE & ADATR. Moline Farm Wagons, Im- proved Indiana Grain drills, i Sulky and Gang plows, Top : Buggies, Road Carts and Spring wagons, Wind Mills, Pumps and all kinds of Pipe Fittings, Grass Seeds. Barb Wire and Salt. : : : We always pay HIGHEST MARKET PRICE in CASH or TRADE for all kinds of Country Produce. Bennett-Wheeler Merc. Co. : BUTLER, MO. H. L. TUCKER, { A full Line of Everything Kept in a First-class Drug Store. Your Patronage Solicited, HT. HENTON &SON PROPRIETORS BUTLER, MISSOURL k DEAR SIR: We have recently purchased and sut in order the large new Flouring Mills in Butler, known as the Shannon Mills. | We are now operating these mills and having 1ad many years of ‘ experience feel confident that we can give emire satisfaction to all favoring us with their. patronage. We can and will give you as good flour a can be given any- where and every ounce thatthe quality of your wheat may de- mand. CORN and Feed promptly ground # reasonable rates. All we ask is a trial and a reasonable shire of your patronage in this line of business. If we do not trea you well you will find it out. We are much pleased with Buter and Bates county, and with the people whom we have methere; and we have come to stay and make our home among then. A visit to our mil] is cordially given yo. Very truly yours, H. T. HENTON & SON.