The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 10, 1898, Page 4

——— = ; PARTY PLEDGES NOT KEPT. J. D. ALLEN Epirtor. J- D. ALten & Co., Ptoprietors. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: i The Weext.y Times, published eyery} Thureday, will be sent to any address one year, postage paid, for $1.00, Meeting of the Democratic Central Committee. Notice ‘s hereby given that there will be held a meeting of the Demo- cratic Central Committee at the Court House in Butler on Saturday, Feb. 19, 1898, at 1 o’clock p. m., for the purposes of fixing time and man- ner of choosing democratic nominees and place where convention shall be ealled; also to transact such other proper business as may come before the Committee. Every member is urged to ve present. Tuos. L. Harper, Chairman. W. F. LaForrerr, Secretary FOR RECORDER. Weare authorized to announce JAS. M. SPROUL, of Howard township, as 8 candidate forthe nomination for Recorder of Bates county, subject tothe free choice of the democratic voters of Bates county. The House has passed a bill awarding the M. E. church $288,000 for damages to church property sus- tained during the war. Senater White, who is leading the opposition against annexation of Hawaii, is confident the treaty will fail to receive the necessary two- thirds vote in the senate. The democratic central committee of Veraoon county offered the Popu- lists the office of Presiding Judge on a fusion ticket. The populists are holding out for two places but it is thought there will bea fusion on lines with the democratic proposition. In a lengtby communication to the New York Journal Sunday Wil- liam J. Bryan defends the demo- cratic position in regard to free sil- ver coinage and contends that the money question must first be set- tled and other great questions will come up in their turn. Speaker Reed promised that noth ing would be done by congress be- yond passing appropriation bille, and his orders are being rigidly obeyed. Congress bas been in ses- sion since December, and what has been done for the benefit of the country? Nothing. The Dingley deficit for January was $7,901,484 For the seven months from July 1 to Feb. 1 the deficit not reckoning the Pacific Railroad (payments) was $1,901,823 It is not strange that Mr. McKinley prefers to talk in glittering terms about currency reform, rather than to dilate on the beauties of this worse than war tariff for bounties and a deficit.—New York Jouraal. The Journal of Agriculture, for years one of the leading agricultural journals in the west, has supple- mented its title with The Mississippi Valley Democrat and comes out square on the Obicago platform for the people and against plutocrats. We confidently expect it to prove a power for great good in the coming struggle to get control of the next Congress and the greater one in 1900 to control the Nation. The Kansas City papers think they are weaving a net that will land John Kennedy, the train robber, in the shadow cf the gallows for the murder of Miss Emma Schumaker, in her grocery store in that city last December. It will be :emembered two men entered the store and de- manded her money. She resisted and was shot, from the effects of ‘which she died. She in turn sent a bullet into the face of one of the robbers Aman by the name of Rose, brother-inlaw of the famous _ Younger brothers, makes a confes- sion that Kennedy and John Red- mond, known to the public as a burglar, came to his house after the crime and Redmond had a bullet wound in his face which he helped ‘todress. An old negro, former) @plave of the Youngers, confesses. hat he heipdd to dress the wound | nd was threatened with death if eever told. The police are now! a for Redmond. BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES | THE TRUE TEST OF LOYALTY. ElDorado Sun. | “The Bates County Democrat went | |to the extremes recently of question- ling and discrediting the democracy | jof W. W. Graves, a prominent can | | didate for circuit judge in the 29th | | judicial district, because his individ-| | ual views, held and expressed prior | !to the Chicago convention, on the |money question, were at variance with the utterances of the party upon that issue as subsequently incorporated in the democratic plat form. We still maintain that this action upon the part of our contem porary is impolitic, unjust and un democratic—that it is not a proper test of party loyalty, and if carried to its logical conclusion, woeld result in the disruption of the democratic party. To declare the doctrine that the individual views ef every voter, held prior to a national convention, should bs in harmony with the plat- form as subsequently adopted, would be to deny the great fundamental right of free speech and independent thought. Such a test of party loyalty would be nonsensical and preposter- ous, and nobody but a fool or a knave would support such a conten tion for a moment. We believe that in the determina- tion of all party policies and meas- ures the majority should rule; but we do not believe by any means that it follows as a logical sequence that the minority—those who dared to take ivsue with the majority in the adoption of these measures and poli- cies—should be regarded as political heretics and traitors. The only interrogatory that can consistently and honestly be propounded as a means of testing the loyalty of any voter, who affiliates with the demo- cratic party, is this: Did he accept and advocate the doctrine enunciated jn the national platform? If he did, the individual who attempte to question his loyalty is an errant demagogue and an enemy to the best interests of the democratic party.” Ina prior issue the Sun, in dis- cussing the same question, had the following to say: “The policy of Col. Wade of the Bates County Democrat in trying to create a prejudice against the candi dacy of W. W. Graves for the circuit judgeship by insinuating thet he was not in accord with the party on the money question is unjust and unfair. Whatever may have been the individual views of Mr. Graves apon the financial question prior to the Chicago convention, it is well known that after that event, he yielded ready acquicsscenes to the will of the majority as expressed in the platform adopted at that time; and what is more, he not only ac cepted the doctrines of the party as enunciated in that convention, but like a true and loyal democrat, he advocated them upon the stump with an energy aud an onthusiasm that won for him the gratitude and the admiration of theentire democ racy of this section of the state. The friends of any candidate have a right to employ all honorable means in an endeavor to bring about his nomination; but while this is true, they have no right to question the democracy of any individual who accepted and supported the doctrines of his party.” We take great pleasure in present- ing for the consideration of demo- cratic voters of Bates county, the name of James M. Sproul, for Re- corder of Deeds. Mr. Sproul answers the call of his neighbors of Howard township in a straightfor- ward, manly, democratic letter, ac. ceding to their desire that he become acandidate. He is a courteous, clever gentleman, honorable and upright in bis dealings and the high esteem in which he is held by his neighbors, speaks volumes for his worth. He is well qualified for the duties of the office, has been a dem- ocrat allbis life and whether suc- ‘cessfulor not will labor for the! | success of the party. He would| |make astrong race and an efficient | popular cfficer. Strong, steady nerves Are needed for success Everywhere. Nervez Depend simply, solely, Upon the blood. | Pure, rich, nourishing Blood feeds the nerves And makes them strong. The great nerve tonic is Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Because it makes The blood rich and Pure, giving it power To feed the nerves. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures nervousness, Dyspepsia, rheumatism, Catarrh, scrofula,- And all forms of Impure blood. for on girdle and collar, ‘16 to 1’ in silver; waist of silver-gauze: in front a picture of Bryan, on back of gov- ernor Stephens, representing the silver leaders in the nation and state; shackles of gold, with long gold chains on wrists; on heada crown of thorns, with the word ‘No’ over and carrying a cross of gold with same word inscribed. In her hair was worn a black pennant, with Missouri written in silver, giving Missouri the place of prominence on the silver question.”"—K UC. Times. The Rich Hill Eaterprise has been making what appears to us unwar rantab'e and unjust accusatious against the democracy of Hon. Thos. J. Smith, whose name has been mentiosed in connection with the race for Circuit Judge. In its last issue it published purported inter- views with A. W. Thurman and John Silvers, in which these gentle- men are made to reflect on Mr. Smith’s standing as a democrat. Both of these gentlemon repudiate the interviews and cne of them denies ever having a conversation with the editor of that paper on that subject. This kind of warfare is to be deplored at all times, and usually, as it should, reacts to the benefit of the assailed. Mr. Smith has been a good and true democrat since his majority, and gave loyal support to Mr Bryan. County Court Refuses. A delegation of representative business men of Butler appeared be- fore the county court Tuesday and petitioned the court to make a suit- able appropriation to have the pro- ducts of Bates county creditably displayed at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition to be held ia Omaha this year, beginning in Juae and ending in October. No special amount was asked. That matter wes left to the judgmeat of the court. A protest was made by some gen- tlemen, who haves always been liber- al, public spirited citizens, who we are satisfied had not given this ques- tion the careful consideration its importance demanded. The ques- tion was raised as to the power of the county court under the law to make an appropriation for this pur- pose. The opinion of the prosecut- ing attorney was asked for by the court, which was that the court had no legal right to make such appro priation. There is no express provision of law authorizing such appropriation, neither is there any prohibiting it. Under the general welfare of the county the court can previde for any legitimate enterprise not forbid- den by law. This view has been taken by some of the best lawyers of the state and on that theory courts of other coun ties are making liberal domations. On Tuesday the county court of Jackson county appropriated $1,000 for that purpose. The action of our court in refus- ing to have our county's products suitably displayed will not is any way effect the success of the expo- sition. Bates county and her citi- zens will be the losers. A Queer Contract. Levenworth, Kas, Feb.4 —E C. Quick, a veteran, snd Stella Welch, a young woman, filed for recorda | The most demoeratic costumes | | Wora at that famous Jefferson City | queer contract in common law mar- riege at the court house to-day. It read as follows: “By mutual consent, being of bal masque was that of Mrs. Al Mor-| lawful age and sound mind, we do row. It is described like this: “Black | hereby egree to live togeather as skirt, with sixteen bands of silver ™an and wife and to be known as and one of gold on one end of sash, = ae Mrs. = G. — mn death tied at the back, the names in silver | Se eee Ones =e of states and territories that went! Ss “ees j through either or apy court.” CHAIRMAN COOK'S DECISION Demecrats Who Loyally Supported the Chi- cago Platform Clearly Entitled to Any Consideration the Party Has to Extend. Realizing the importance to the! | party in county, district, state and | |natiop, of having settled right the} | question raised ia the Circuit Judge's | race in this district, “that the indi-| vidual views of every voter, held prior to 48 National conveation, should bs in harmony with the plat- form as subsequently adopted,” we, appealed to the highest authority in the State, the Chairman of the State; Democratic Central Committee. The following is his decision: Mexico, Mo, Jas'y 31,°98. | I know nothing of the local influ-| ences and what I shall eay on this subject must be considered in a general way and as not applying to avy particular case. Where any democrat opposed the 16 to 1 policy of the party before the assembling of the Obicago con- vention, but faithfully eupported the party during the campaign which followed, he is clearly entitled any consideration which could be shown an original silver democrat, provided of course, that he now stands for the established party principle. ‘here were a class of dsmocrats opposed the silver movement b:fors the Na- tional convention, who afterwards voted the ticket but who still express disapproval of the principles upon which Mr. Bryan made his cauvass, enly staying with the party es a choice of evils. I should regret from the standpoint or party interest to see that class placed in official posi- tion. But the man who in good faith accepted the final action of his party at Chicago and loyally fought to defeat Hannaisw, is a good demo- crat, entitled to any consideration the party has toextend. No such | | | | | | | eampaign. The welfare of the party requires the staunchest adherence the Chicago Platform and the broadest treatment of all democrats who loy to ally supported the ticket in the last} new goods direct from factory. We} campaign. Sincerely yours, have some prices on implements To 8. B. Coox which will surprise you; we have J.D. AEs, auother car of implements, assorted Ep. Trwas, from the‘best makete; 2 car loads of Burwer, Mo. Reward Offered tora Fiend. Carthage, Mo., Feb. 8.—Farmers living in the vicinity of the home of Thomas Marsh, the farmer whcse daugter, Mrs. Kate Bishop, was dice figured with carbolic acid and as- Baulted by a man who made his es- cape, have subscribed $1,000 as a reward for tbe capture and convic- tion of the fiend. This reward was increased to-day by ths county's of- fer of an additional $200. Sher- iff Warren recently hed an interview with Gov. Stephens, who will in all probably cffer such other reward as is permitted by the state. Deteo- tives are still actively at work on the case. Snow Balling. About one young woman in ten nowa- days would dare torun out bare headed ; and bare hand- ed and frolic jJand snow ball in midwinter. They have to be muffled up like hot-house flowers before they dare ven- ture out in se- vere weather, and even then would shudder at the thought of rollicking in the snow as their grand- mothers did. The trouble lies in the fact that too few women enjoy perfect health and strength of the special womanly organism. A wom- an who is not well and strong locally can- not enjoy good general health. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures all weakness and disease of the delicate and important organs concerned in wifehood and mother- hood. It is the most perfect and scientific remedy ever devised for the peculiar ail- ments of women. It restores womanly wer, strength and virility. It tones and wilds up the nerves which have been shat tered by suffering and disease. It corrects all irregularities and derangements and stops exhausting drai: restores weak, nervous invalids to t is intended for this one is good for no other. V. Pierce, for t 3 ooun jing cut in wages of the New England | | cotton mille, ete William J. Bryan Comments on the New England Strike. Wateryille, Me, Feb. 4.—An in- |teresting correspondence has just taken place between William Jen- nipngs Bryan and C. W. Davis of Maine, who won fame upon the! stump im the late campaign. The} correspondence pertains to the exist- | Mr Davis sent the following dispatch to Mr. Bryan: New England observes St. McKinley day. Restored confi dence has beep discounted 10 per cent in all our cottoa mills and the republican party still lives. C. W. Davis, Waterville, Me. Mr. Bryan responded: I have noticed the reduction in wages ia New England, and, while I have not sufficieat knowledge of all the facts to en- able me to pass judgment, it seems to me that the reduction is hardly io keeping with the promises made by the advocates by the Dingley bill. Very truly yours, W. J. Brray. Asa Yonally, who lives four miles | east of Rockville, kidnapped his own little 2 year-old daughter last night from his wife. There was a party at the place where Mrs. Yonally was living and while the party was in progress Yonally .elipped in the house, got the child aad it’s clothes | and escaped without being detected | He took a horee of a neighbor who was attending ths party, and went | to Rockville in time to catch the/ Katy south, before he eould be de- tected.—Nevada Mail, 4th. ' The Booneville Advertiser “Ex-Governor Stone and Governop Stephens both favor the retention of Francis M. Cockrell in the Senate and the nomination of William JZ. Bryan, a3 the rext Democratic nomj. nee for the presidency, and a vast majority of democrats of Missouri agree in this matter with Messrg. Stepbens and Stone Preven Pheumonia Prevention is always better than cure, even when cure is possible, But so many times pneumonia is not cured that prevention becomes the natural act of that instinct of self- preservation which is “ the first law of nature.” Pneumonia can be pre- vented and is often cured by the use | of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. . “Some years ago I had a severe cold and was threatened with pneumonia. I could neither eat nor sleep, and was in a wretched condition. I procured a bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral and took it according to the directions, and at the end of fifteen daysw as as well and sound as before the attack. I have recommended it in many cases of pneu- monia since, and have never known it to fail in effecting a cure.” JOHN HENRY, St. Joseph, La, “I was attacked with a cold that settled on my lungs, and defied the skill of my phy- sicians so that they considered me incurable. At last I began to use Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and was entirely cured after having taken two bottles.” FRANCISCO A. SEVERIANO, Taunton, Mass, Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is put up in half-size bottles at half price—50 cents. DEACON BROS. & CO. goods prices everything; figures; Dealers in { marked in plain thing as proscription should be/quoted good for caeh or produce arrayed against such men. There|only; no goods booked at these! were thoussnds of them in the last! prices. | Have just received a complete car of Moline Plows, Cultivaters, Har- rows, &c; get our reduced prices on | thess goods Big reduction on the Good Enough sulky plow, sl! bright Wm. Deering Binders, Mowers and | Twine. Deering machines all have | ball bearings. We will get in this, week 40 buggies, that are the band-| somest ever shipped to Butler, to sell you lower than ever before; you | know that we have always sold the best buggies for the money in the town. One car barb wire and 1 car wire nails bought before the advance in transit. One car load of iron, steel, | plow steel, plow shares, felloes and | plow handles, cleviees, plow single | trees, plow beame, double trees, etc., | coming our way. j 22 short cartridges 2 boxes 25c | We carry at all times in 22 shorts, U. M. C, U. S. Wischester and | Peters, you can take your choice at | two for a quarter. | Don’t forget that we slways keep in stock the only 4 kinds made and can suit your rifle. Will arrive scon a} big line of fishing tackle. | GARDEN SEEDS—Plant Sesd Co.'s full line bulk garden seeds Don’t send away for garden ssedz, | we will selly you more for the money | and furnish better seeds. You should | buy cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes | and lettuce to transplant right now. | Machine Oil—We sel! only well known brands, we quote: W. Virginia Lubricating per gal 200 Eldorado Eogine Sch an Eldorado Castor o -— Atlantic Red te eee Capitol Cylinder eta Pore wioter strained lard“ “1 60 Sickle Sections for ell machines [5c each with rivets to put them on; don’t buy cheap sections, it don't pay. All farmers who bave Deering machines should buy them of us and |get the Dering sections and the right rivets for them, only 5c eaob. Straight plow handles, 12¢; bent plow hasdlee, 20c; we buy only the best grade of plow handles Germ flour, better than full Moon, 70c per jsack. Germ flour, better then fall. | Moon, 35c¢ per half eack. Post Resl, only etraight patent at full sack $1 | 15,2 boxes Greenwich lye léc. Rope Te per pound. 11 bars Ash soap |25e. Dunno E. T. Co. Axe, ; best made 60s. No. 8 wash boiler 70c. Galvanized bucket 140. Axe bandles 9c, 14c and 24cts. 6 th silver gloss starch 25c. Best Lantern made 45c. Lairtight stove $1.20. Beet chain pumps from $220 up. Best iron galvanized pumps from $375 up. We didn't sell many pumps last year, only about twice as many ay avy other dealer; you see we wade the lowest prices, in fact we broke the cat's back. Hog fence, we sell the best hog fence made; be sure you get the DeKalb, we have just sold 5 farmers 600 rode of it. 1 fb good raisios 05 5 fh good rice . 25 8 th bulk Dwight eoda 26 3 cans good tomatoes 25 3 cans good corn 25 3 Db blasting powder 25 4 tb shot 26 1 broom N. G 09 1 good broom 19 1 Sberwood axe handle 24 1 black coal hod 12 1 good curry comb o4 Cho'ce of 3 gross steel curry combs 09 Clock spring curry comb 16 Double clock spriog curry comb 19 Good English sheep sbears for trimming mules or horses 49 14 inch hand saw 20 20 “ “ o 33 + ies ee 44 Key Hole saw 15 Meat saw 35 Good steel screw driver 9 in.long 09 Good s‘eel serew driver 10 in long 10 41 -pint cups 05 } quart covered tin pails 05 2 « “ “ “ 07 s+ “ ‘ “ oy £6 “ “a 10 4 bushel galvanized measures 35 Shoe stands with 3 lasts 25 Cobblers outfits ia hinged box 70 Cobblers outfits in hinged box with 3 pairs scles 95 Beet shoe soles 15 Shoe nail, all kinds Shoe hammers Gravite tea kettles No. & 58 Granite wash basins Nails above threes, 2 & tcr Good rim lock and knob 19 We have boaght for spot cash a vast quantity of chicken nettiog Screen wire, sere2n doors, wagon wood work, hinges, brace ani bite files, draw knives, glaes, post maule and avgura, wathing machines, cbhurne, tinware, cook stoves, field and gardan seeds, everything marked in plain figures. B2wareof a house that marks goods in characters they'll spring the price when you bring produee. Yours “up to date,” DEACON BROS. & CO. =-™ > Saye: a 5