The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 17, 1902, Page 1

——— + disclose the hostile trend of public Gee eae VOL. XXIV. BUTLER. MISSOURI, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1902. VICTORY IN KANSAS CITY Governor Dockery! Y 0-12 0 a ry Pleases S\ys the Trend of Political Sentiment is Towards Democracy and Sounds Warning to Med- dling Corporations, Governor Dockery was greatly pleased over the success of the Demo- crats both in Kansas City and St. Joseph in Tuesday’s elections and spokefreely yesterday of the triumphs achieved by the party in State poli- tics and nationally. sounded a warning to public service corporations to Keep out of politics and cease to attempt to control con- ventions, primaries and elections. In discussing the results of the elections and the present trend of popular sentiment along political lines, Governor Dockery said: / This is to be a Democratic year, Doth in the State and Nation. Mis- | souri, as usual, will lead the van. “The inevitable and historic fatal- ity to the dominant party, incident to the accession of a Vice-President to the Presidency, is already vexing | the Republicans, and will almost cer- tainly defeat them in the coming election. “The popular branch of Congress is likely to pass under Democratic control. “There seems to be a disposition among the Democrats almest every- where, to ‘get together;’ and Demo- ——eratic harmony assures Democratic success. The air is already electric with manifestations of coming Demo- cratic triumphs. The city elections of a week ago timent in Missouri against the olicies of the Republicon party. f is wasemphasized on yesterday by ti} results of the elections in the > greatcities of St. Joseph and Kaneas City. “The Democracy of Missouri is united against Republican politics, and favors a continuation of our nt educational system, » magnificer wholly divorced from partisan con- trol. ‘whieh for thirty years has beensoad- zmony with the progress of the es, and yet reduce our tax rateto lowest of any State of the Union. <The Democracy favors a continu- . of the policy which imposes st and fair taxation upon allforms operty, whether corporate, real Demoarecy favors 8 system 9 whic fully conserve tbe in- 5 while at the same The Governor | ’ “The Democracy favors a continu- ‘ation of that superb fiscal system,: d as to keep the State in| Poxtiers, Etc. PORLIOOOOOOIOS 99X00 0C00 8608 All Kinds of | CARPETIN G at cut prices. We guarautee to save you money on Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Oilcioth Rugs, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, McKibbens. BOOS OOOO 0BOO2OR'OHOOOODOGOQHOS eeeecsosooees people ‘he high-born right of un- }trammelled and uncorrupted — suf- | | frage. “The Democracy favors promoting | theinterests of Agriculture, Manufac- ures, Labor, and all the other va- ‘ried and mighty interests of this ‘ sovereign State. “Along these lines the Democratic party of Missouri will move to an old time triumph; and the election in {which | vow give to public service | corporations, to keep out of politics j; and not attempt to control conven- | tions, primaries or elections.” | State Board of Equalization. The State Board,of Equalization for the equalization of real and per- sonal property for taxes of the year 1902 completed its labors on last Monday and on Tuesday ofthis week ‘the results were certified out to the |several county clerks by the State | Auditor In equalizing the severa! classes of property between the counties of this state, the State Board decreased the | valuation as returned by the several j county assessors in the sum of $688,- | 793.00, leaving the net total valua- pos of real and personal property | $1,046,469,144.00 | The totals of the several classes of | property, as equalized, are ostollows: Lands... | Town Lots soseoee 430, 910, 226 Horses ... 19,362,034 Males, silane 6,024,783 Asses and Jennets.. ° 360,329 Neat Cattle. 80,398 825 Bheep. 972,449 Hogs......... 5,041,389 All other live stock... saree 54,086 Money, bonds and notes. . 67,356, 791 Corporate Companies........ All other personal property. 58,209,719 Total, 81,046,449, 144 The total valuation of real and personal property as fixed by the Board in 1901 was $1,008,948,753.- 00, which compared with theamount as fixed by the Board in 1902, after the said-deduction of $688,793.00, shows in increased valuation in the State in 1902 over that in 1901 of $37,520,391.00. 47,225,423 tor many youre, It depived me ; sod was qussaly LEME Sat tid a “R.N. Mana, ofall Mills, Tenn. Sixty years of cures and such testimony as the above have taught us what pk Cherry Pectoral We know it’s the great- est remedy ever made. 0 pe will sy you t. Therv's capinsveeh Three olnes : 2he., Ste, $1. All ragglots, Kansas City emphasizes-the warnings} Investigate. E are particularly anxious that you investigate the Character of our Service, to the end that you may becomea per- manent patron. Farmers Bank STATE TREASURY CONDITION. Governor Dockery Examines the Books of Treasurer Williams. Pursuant to the requirements of law, Governor Dockery, on yester- day,examined the books, papers and vouchers of State Treasurer Will- jams. Commenting upon the ex- amination, the Governor said: {1 found the books of State Treas- urer Williams neatly and accurately kept. They disclose in ample detail every transaction reiating to the in- come aud disbursements of the State Treasury. “The Treasury situation continues to be exceedingly satisfactory. On yesterday afternoon the total cash in the Treasury to the credit of all the funds aggregated the splendid total of $2,520,568.41. Of this amount, $1,006,949.37 was credited to the revenue fund to defray the current expenses of the State Government. The balance remaining in the treas- ury is held to meet the liabilities on account of the World’s Fair, the Collateral Inheritance Law, the For- eign Insurance Fund and otherfunds due the various state institutions. “The people are to be congratulat- ed upon the State’s superb financial condition.—Jefferson City Press, April 11. Who is Frank Johnson? Rogers, Ark., April 12.—Frank Johnson, a young Swede from But- ler, Mo., robbed a store at Lowell, this county, early this morning. He. wascaught a few miles from here and taken to Bentonville. A special grand jnry was summoned and anin- dictmentreturned. Heenteredaplea of guilty, and by 4 o’clock had been sentenced to three§fyears in the peni- tentiary. Tue Toes has made inquiry but can find no one in Butler who knows the Johnson referred to in the above lotiging to the American calvary a ee sold at The Big Store. | The rehable Butler Cash Department Store, where every man’s dollar has the same purchasing power, calls attention to their low prices, and solicit the support of the public, Patronize the house that makes the prices ; others attempt to meet them but fall short on many things. Dress Goods dnd Silks Good black taffeta silk $ 49 24 inch taffeta silk 84 27 in. black taffeta silk 98 21 in. Peau de Soie 98 24 in. Peau de Soie 1.24 24 in. extra heavy Peau deSoie 1.38 22 in. black satin 92 27 in. black satin, extra qual = 1.18 We show the strongest line of silks and satins in the town. 40 in, serge (blk) skirting 24 40 in, black brocade skirting 38 38 in, serge skirting 38 44 in, brocade brilliantine 48 88 in, cheviot skirting 18 44 in, cheviot skirting 58 42 in, fine black melrose 85 42 in, fine bedford cord 1.00 46 in. fine melrose skirting 1.25 46 in, tine melrose skirting 1Ae 50 in, fine melrose skirting 1.64 38 in, gray skirting 1) 50 in, blue gray skirting rer) 44 in, tan castor skirting 85 46 in. shark skin skirting 1.00 393 in. granite skirting is 7 7 40 in, pin stripe skirting 50 58 in, chalk line stripe skirting 64 58 in. chalk line stripe skirting = 73 52 in, pin stripe skirting 98 50 in. dark blue, black and gray chalk line stripe, heavy 1.435, Golfin black and gray, heav y 1.00 Big line of cotton plaids and brocade, half wool goods !to close out, 8¢ to 24e per yd Apron check ginghams 4c to 64 Dress ginghams 5e to ' S\ Perecals Simpsons 4 percal OL 32 in, fine percal Ny 36 in, fine percal 10 36 in, fine percal Double width cocheco skirting 10 Cotton hop sacking skirting 12% 36 in. cotton covert skirting 15 27 in. duck skirting 10 Tt will pay you to see this line of wash skirtings White Goods 12% Good white India linen 10 40 in. white India linen 15 Fine imported India linen 1 Extra fine imported India linen 24 |The very finestimp. “ “ 34 36 in. English long cloth 10, 8 in. English long cloth 12% 27 in. white dimity 15 | 27 in. P-K, good quality 33 27 in. marsailles 38 36 in. white French waistings 23 36 in. fine white French “ 29 36 in. the very best M3 34 | Good line of white goods to close out 7c to 2c, see them ‘table Linen Good bleached 25 Fine bleached 29 60 in. fine bleached 48 58 in. fine bleached damask 54 60 in. bi 65 64 in. bs = 73 72 in. fine satin damask 98 72 in. " es 1.19 72 in. i id 1,29 Good{red‘table linen 15 Towels, napkins, table covers &c., Crash Cotton crash 4K Cotton crash bleached 05 16 in. linen crash - 1% 16 in. Stephens B. crash 8k 16in. “ A. crash 10 18in. “ M. crash 12% 16 in. absorbent crash 10 18 in. huck crash 14 18 in. plaid crash 14 Muslin Good L. L. muslin 4\ Standard L Lémuslin 05 36 in. fine pepperell 8% 86 in. fine brown muslin 7% 86 in. half bleached 8% 36 in. milljends, extra qual 6% 36 in. bleached muslin 05 86 in.tForest mill bleach 7% 36 in..lonsdale bleached 8% s 36in. Fruit of the loom 8% — fil ecsapt tho book of tis Ececci 42 in. pillow case ticking BUTLER CASH DEPARTMENT STORE. | Ladies fine ribbed hose, | Ladies fine drop stitch, blk K col 46 in, pillow case ticking 9 + pepperell sheeting 10-4 pepperell sheeting 36 in, white cambrie $2 in. faney ticking 32 in. fancy German ticking 32 in, Amoskeg AC A tick 32 in, Conestoga tick Good standard ticking Bring in your produce; it will buy goods in any part of the house Prints Good standard calico Indigo’ blue calico Simpsou black and white Simpson silver gray Turkey red solid color Good shirting Good outing thannel 28 in, Madras cloth Good white outing - Heavy white outing Fine white outing Duteh blue calico } Mackinaw twill We pay the highest. price in Tish or tradefor produce, but- ter, eges and chickens wanted in any quantity | Spool carpet warp {9c to 31,00 Notions Famous Kendall sun bonnet Hold fast skirt supporters Magic kid glove cleaner Good summer corset Reinforced side stay corset American Lady corset | Empress dress shield Acine dress shield 1O. M. & O. dress shield Cantield Odorless dress shield 14 line bullet pearl button | 16 line bullet pearl button | Pink, maroon, turquoise, tan, { green, blaek, blue and broken | pearl buttons, bulletshape | Childrens supporters (sunflower Childrens supporters, sterling Combine waist hose supporter Auchor hose supporter Corset clasp Needles, best quality Pins, best quality Safety pins, best quality Needle book and calendar Warner's adjustable bust form Ladies blk hose good qual 9e 33 fc colors 1s 20 22 10 12\ | 15 | 124 lt \ Ms O4 05 On Good &-day, shourstrike, alarm 3.48 | Nickel alarm clock xo 8 day half-hour strike barom | eter, thermometer, calendar £08 Why not come inand see what we pay for butter, eggs and poultry. It buys goods inany part of the house at our low spot cash price Hats Boys wool hat 1 Boys wool hat Is Boys wool hat To Mens wool hat TS Fine dress hat gs Fine dress hat worth $1.50 1.36 Statesman worth $2.35 Los Thoroughbred worth $3 2AS Big line of mens and) boys straw hat 10 up Overalis, blue, well made bs 1Q-ozbiuedenim overallworth 75 GO Good suspenders 4 Heavy suspenders wt Mens thes Se, 100, 280, and Is Dress shirts white & col 24e to 08 Shoe Our shoe sale is far ahead of last year for the samelength of tine, our prices are far below, ours ness booming, still sellin prices, Cau save Come and see us Maekintoshes Misses-ritr proot | Misses automobile Bobs Ladies mackintosh 2.58 | Ladies tine mackintosh 11s Summer Goods you 25) per TAS | Norwood cords worth 7} OF 27 in. milleord dimity, as in. tulane dimity, 1 lus in, Rosaland dimity, 20 at ih in. PeaudeSoie worth 35e at 24 in, Pineapple tissue, 40¢ at 20 : in. Persian foulard, 35e at 20 } 30 in. mercerized canvas cloth 15 ) 30 in, mercerized Lappet mulle 48 130 in, Anatolin fancies Is 13) 30 in. col dotted swiss Is ) 09 | 36 in, double width waisting 60 12 | Big line of ribbons, applique, laces, 24 an 0s | od of 4 05 O58 vo 25 | 15 ) Ladies pure white,combed mac yrn 25 Ladies fine lace boot hose Ladies brilliant lisle lace boot Misses black cat Loequal 13e2for 2 Black cat leather stockings Misses and infants mereerized Sand 9 in. scissors warranted | Spool cotton No. 1 velvet ribbon 10 yd No. 1% velvet ribbon 10 yd No. 1 satin back ribbon 10 yd No. 2 satin back ribbon 10 yd No. 4 satin back ribbon 10 yd No. 7 satin back ribbon 10 yd Hair pins ass’t in wood bex Standard tweezers Whist broom Ebony back cloth brush Wire hair brush 6 in. metal back comb 7% in. metal back comb Good rubber comb Cloaks Baby long white cloak Baby white Bedford cord cloak Baby fife cashmere cloak Baby fine white embrd cloak Underwear Big line of ladies, misses and childrens muslin underwear. Good taped neck and sleeve vest Fine ribbed vest Fine low neck vest 1) 73 | | hose pink, light blueand red 19¢ to 29 | 24) O4 Belding 100 yd spool silk 8c2for 15 14 24 24 BH 64 89 O4 O4 14 48. 10} 05 10) 15 95 | 1,48 | 1.98 | 2.23 | 05 09 24 ) and embroideries. This is the strong- pest dine of goods ever sliown in But ler. Produce or cash will buy it at | the low, one price Umbretlas We show a big line at a very low priv *e es 500 to S248, Men ase to x1 18. Misses) and childrens 15e to D8e, Sewing Machines | On easy payments, one-third down, { balance in weekly or monthly pas a nt. Your produce will buy ama hine { Hardware, Glass and Queensware, Stoves, ators, lee Cream bree ails, Wire Sereen, and | | Poultry, B arb ¢ and hog wire, Carpets The largest line, the lowest prices is what does the business. fir tess than three years we have forged to the front and now do double the car pet buses of any house in South west Missouri. 36 in. Ingrains from 20¢ up 27 in. Brussels from 49¢ up 27 in. velvet from S5e up Double width Imperial velvet 1.90 the best goods made. Buy your car- pets now, They ars cheaper thats ever known before Skirts Good walking skirt Walking skirt Pin stripe walking skirt Dress skirt Black dress skirts Blk Venetian lined | Water proof shrunk | Taffeta skirt, goed qual | Blk Peau de Soie 14.50 Blk allover net silk drop skirt 17.50 | This is the famous New York ‘line, the best on the market | Waiet~ Good madras waist Te | Fine madras waist 98 | Fine white waist 1.28 Fine white, elegantly made 2.48 | Fine white, tucked 2.98 | Line of last year styles 50c, 78e, 98c and $1.23 go at 25 Country bacon, lard, butter, eggs Mens fine ribbed shirte& drawers 24 and poultry the same as cash here. Mens black rib shirts & drawers 48 | We have the goods, we don’t send Big line of mens fancy socks to close out at low prices Clecks - 6 | Good 8-day, halt hour strike 2.48 | you to some other house, who may take advantage of the situation and | charge you the top price. Wehave ‘only one price, that is the lowest con- sistent to good merchandising.