The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 25, 1902, Page 6

BY TLER WEI 4 ote © D. Avirex & Co., Proprie TERMS UF SUBSCRIPTION The Weexi.y Times, published eyery Thursday, wil! be sent to any address ne vear, postage patd, for $1.00, JUDGE GANTT FOR GOVERNOR. In editorial correspondence from defierson City in Sunday's Kansas City Star, Supreme Judge James B. | Gantt is mentioned as a probable candidate for Governor in L004. A brief review of his eventful life is giv- en, from a poor Georgia youth, rag- ged, weary and foot sore, marching, fighting and suffering for his dear} southland, wounded four times inthe front of battle, the effects of which he will to work his way through college, his coming west to Missouri with naught carry to his grave, his struggles ge to Court. r21.—Asa t supreme court de- Challeo result of t sion grratie~ Bible public schools of Nebrakka, applic a- tion has been made to the county attorney at Lincoln to probibit the rendition of Christmas carols and semi-religious songs in one of thedis- | trict schools of this county during | | school hours. John Chriss, of Princeton, is the applicant, and he demanded yester- day that an action be brought against the teacher and directors. The county attorney told Mr. Chriss he had no sympathy with his com- plaint, and he would not interfere. In the meantime OE. Kretsinger, a Beatrice lawyer, has given notice that he will apply for a rehearing of ' the Bible case. } Mr. Kretsinger’ ture of a challenge to the court to iforee its mandate. He says 6465 and sing but an indomitable will, a supreme) schools of the 6606 in the state are courage and splendid ability with | ignoring the decision, and pratically determination to win, his meteoric rise in his professiow aud success in polities, bis election to tl ircuit Hehehe advancement to Suprotme Pathe Strate | Judge ¢ is yet in the very prime of bis life and the possibilities | forthe future seem very bright for him Our people look upon him as an wopted son, He has never failed in ul his ambitions to receive loyal and enthusiastic support, twice they instructed for him over and} home men gift of the people that he would not fill with credit and ability. eludes to If hecon- for Governor, we believe he ean rely up- and undivided become a candidate on the enthusiastic support of our people The republican pie hunters are stilt devising ways and means for enchres] ing W. J, Stone ont of the U.s. sen | atorship. The latest plan is sprung | by Frank Roberts, revenue collector, at K.C., who proposes that the dem- ocratic malcontents muster all their strength and throw it with the solid republican strength for some. anti- Stone democrat, But Mr. orgets that there are no real demo- crats who are against Stone at the present stage of the tide. Brietly sumruarized, the republican pie hant-| ers are asking: for bread. The demo- crats will givefthem a Stone.—R, H. Review, Roberts The funeral of Mrs. Julia Dent Grant, relictjof the late General and President U, 8. Grant, was held in Washington City on Saturday, and the remains were taken to New] York and laid to rest by the side of her Ulustrious husband. in the ‘rant tomb at Riverside. The proposal to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory to statehood, and refuse admission to New Mexico and Arizona, is politics pure and sim- ple=the welfarcof the territoricsand of the nation has nothing to do with it. and convicted by The sentences imposed ag- tifty-two Thirteen St. Louis boodlers perjurers have been juries, eregate years’ They will be able to do cbn- siderable meditating in half century.—St. Louis Republic. imprison- ment, a collective | Sedalia Democrat:—Onee, in a Tex us court, su the story goes, al was on trial and the attorney for the defense was making a moving ap- peal along the line of argument that “itis better that ninety-nine guilty men escape than that one innocent man be punished.” The judge noted that the jury was being affected to the probable defeat of the ende ofjus- tice, and, stopping the eloquent law yer, said to the jury: “I want the jury to properly appreciate the law, the facts and the arguments of the learned cousel for the defense; but I also want the jury to remember that the ninety-nine guilty men have al- ready escaped!” Missouri courts should take note of the same fact. The ninety-nine guilty men have al- ready escaped through the meshes of the law called technicalities, and it is time to give organized society and a crimin- honest people an even chance with | | | i | ‘sion at the time There is no office in the | § asks the court what it is going to do about it The supreme court's — decision against Bible reading in public onsiderable diseus- and this litest agi- tation, precipitated by Chriss and Kretsinger, has brought the discus- sion to fever heat schools created Santa Claus Banished from Churches, Kaneas City Worl! The minister's union, at Hamilton, )., has put aban upon Santa Chuus holding him to be a theatrical im- posture, which their consciences will no longer permit them to give coun- The jolly old fellow, with his good cheer and merry-making, is banished from these ministers’ churches. It is quite possible that these min- isters have mistaken sluggish livers for consciences, It is quite possible, too, that Santa Claus, with his sweet teadition, red- olent of brotherly love, charity and the impartial love of the Universal Father of us all, has done more for the promotion of real religion than have all the preachers in the world. Take Sauta Claus and the spirit, sentiments and emotions he stands for out of the world for a single gen- eration, and the true message of Christ would become incomprehensi- ble to the indifferent human mind. Too many ministers of the gospel belong to that 'arge class who look upon religion as the means merely by which one secures the eternal sal- vation of his own soul, Any meaning beyond that is blank to them. Real blood-warm, heart-deep sym- pathy with aud love for humanity, such as is represented and aroused tenance, the sacrifice without hope of credit, | the giving forthe mere sake of the mutual joys of giver and recipient— are allan‘ in the mind of that mirrow incarnate selfishness which seeks in religion only the sal- vation of its own little soul. Santa Claus may be an “impos- ture” but the joy he brings to mil- lions of little hearts is genuine, And the cheer and-uplift’ he gives to older ones, who through supersti- all taint of selfishness, is genuine, too. The world cannot afford to lose either, ‘imposture”’ tious giving may eliminate Notice of Blockade is Published in England. Washington, December 20.—The following statement was maae at the state department to-day: “The allies desire that President Roosevelt shall arbitrate the differ- ences between themselves and Vene- zuela, President Roosevelt desires that arbitration’ shall be by The Hague Tribunal.” London, December 20.—Formal an- nouncement of the blockade of the Venezuelan coast was made this morning in a supplement of the offi- cial gazette in the following an- nouncement: “Itis hereby notified that as the United States of Venezuela has failed to comply with the demands of his the corrupt scoundrels San Francisco, Dee. 22 —The trans-! port Thomas brings news of achol-! era outbreak in Manila, —When the Thomas left there thirty cases of cholera were reported daily, Army surgeons arriving on the Thomas say the disease is raging unchecked in the southern provinces. In floilo the death rate is heavy and the au- thorities seem powerless to check the epidemic. his majesty ’s naval forces of the ports ‘of La Guayra, Carencio, Cuanto, Cumana and the mouth of the Orinoco | is declared, such blockade to be effee- | tively maintained from and after December 20, subject to anallowance of the foliowing days of grace for vesselssniling before the date of noti- fication. “From West Indian and Eastern. | American ports, ten days for eee ‘ s brief is in the na- by Santa Claus at Christmas time—|! majesty’s government a blockade by , ers, twenty for sailing vessels; all| other ports, ers, forty days for s wenty days for steam- ling vessels dl vessels now in blockaded ports, fif- teen days. “Vessels which attempt to pn the blocknde render themselves nd the | , iw of nations and the respective treaties with the different neutral powers.” » all measdres authorized by | in well informed circles hera Norfolk, Va., Dec. 20.—Dewey’s fleet is being supplied with coal from this port. A regular collier serviceis being run between Norfolk and Cule- bra. Colliers leave twice a week, Apparently there is no necessity for the government seizing coal in trau- sit, owing to the alleged shortage, To Unite Methodists. Nashville, Tenn , Dec, 20.—For the first time in the history of the Metho- dist Episcopal Chureh since the civil war, important commissions from the church, North and South, have arranged to hold a joint meeting in the interests of like importance to both branches, This will oceur on jthe LOth of next month, when the jcommission of the church North of 11 members will have in process of preparation a new hymnal for the dendinination, will meet similar commission of 11 members of } the church of the South at Nashville, for the purpose of considering the adoption of the same book for both branches of the church, The general impression is that a compromise will be made and some ofthe best hymns of the two branches be placed in the hymnal. with a As to the Canteen. Western (Kan,) Spirit. The recommendations of Secretary of War Root and three-fourths of the generals in charge of the military posts throughout the United» States areiu favor of reestablishing the “canteen” which was by law of con- gress prohibited, This law has been tried about two years and it has proved that instead of promoting temperance, it increases intemper- ance, The “canteen” is a bar within the post grounds where beer and wine are sold, but no whisky and such drinks, The matter will have a re-hearing in congress this winter. Whether the “canteen” will.ce reinstated or not depends upon the will of represnta- tives and senators. Stella Tilley, 17, of Joplin, hasa marriage record of rarity. She has been married twice, notwithstanding the fact that he lacks one year of having reached her majority. ‘Tntil just recently she was the wife of Albert Ferguson, of Joplin. But the first marringe resulted in contin- ual disagreement and tinally divorce, Upon the same day she secured a seyeraney of the marriage bond with Ferguson, in company with her | mother, she proceeded to the county recorder’s office and secured permis- sion to murry Horace Skinner. Mr. Skinner is 34 years old. There is small hope for abitration the shippers and the EER RAILROAD WRECK. f A Calamity Which May Proye a Blessing. The stock of a large Men’s and Women’s Clothing and Shoe House while i from Kansas City to St. Louis, was wrecked through the fault of the Railroad peer gee company failed to agree as to the actual loss and the company w forced to take the stock, and MUST DISPOSE OF IT AT .ONCE, aa the company ‘has shipped the stock to RICH HILL, MISSOURI, and will place it on sale for FOUR DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24th Remember this sale last 4 days only, m the building known as the MINOR BLOCK, 518 Park Avenue, next door to McKib- The building has been leased for four days only. Below we mention a few of our money caving indnoements : : ben’s Grocery Store. be sold rapidly. *}this evening via Kansas City. \slim. | the temperance lect urers are restrain- | fed from the pulpits in Lockwood, | trouble may follow. ’ and ending Saturday, December 27th, an Men’s black worsted suits, worth Everything must R208 Children's 2- $6 50, piece dress suits, worth 2.50 1.48 Men’s durable business suits, worth 7.50, 3.98) Childrens vestee suits,ages3 to 8 wth 2.75 1.39 Mens ali wool cussimere suits, wth 10.00, 4.98 | Childrens dress suits, worth 2.00 1.98 Mens elegant business suits,worth 1150, 6.48) Childrens swell Norfolk suits, worth 6,00 2.98 Mens swell dress suits, worth 12.50, 7.48! Ladies walking skirts, worth 500 1.48 Mens imported clay worsted suits, 18.00, 9.98! Ladies cassimere dress skirts, worth 2.50 98 Young mens business suits, 8.00, 3.98 | Ladies dress skirts, worth 4.00 1.98 Young mens swell dress suits, worth 950, 4.08) Ladies all wool dress skirts, worth 6,00 3.98 { Young mens finest fall suits, wth | 14,00, 7.98 | Ladies fine plush capes, worth 4.00) 1.98 Mens tine vieuna overcoats, differ- | Ladies fine plush capes worth 650 3848 ent shades worth 8.50, 4.98) Ladies fine plush capes worth 12.00 6.98 Ment swell black and blue melton | One lot fine cloth capes worth upto 7.50 1.98 overeouts worth 9.50, | Ladies seal plush capes extra lengths Mens swell dress overcoats worth 12.50, 6.98 worth up to 22.50 9.98 Meus fine beaver overcoats worth 18.00, 9.08) Ladies seal capes worth £5.00 18,98 Childrens fine dress overcoats, wth | Ladies seal capes worth 80,00 13.98 up to 5.00, 1,98| One lot ladies underckirts worth Childrens real swell overcoats, sizes Sie and $1.00 49 6 to 13, worth up to 6.50, Ladies fine petticoats, worth 200 98 Mens strong working pants, worth 1.50, —.69| Mens satin calt shoes, worth 176 98 Mens black business pants, worth 2.00, 98 | Mens arco kid shoes, worth 2.50 1.48 ii Mens stylish worsted pants worth 3.00, 1.98 | Mens vici kid shoes, worth 4.00) 1.98 ¥ Mens strong corduroy pants worth 3.00, i. 79 ' Ladies dongola shoes, worth 2.00 98 Mens elegant dress trousers, worth 5.00, Ladies dongola shoes, worth 2.25 1.18 Men all wool cassimere pants, worth 3.00, Ladies vici kid shoes, worth 5.00) 1.98 Mens dress worsted pants, worth 3.50 Mens heavy 8ox, worth 10¢ OS ss Childrens school suits in black, blue Menc fast black hose, sorth 15e 07 and colors, worth 2.00 98 Remember this sale begins Wednesday, December 24th, and continues four days only, until Saturday evening Dec. 27th. Bring this ad with you. Country merchants de- siring to fill up for the season will find this a good opportunity. No goods sold to merch- ants on Saturday. LOOK FOR THE BIG SIGN. Doors open at9 a. m., Wednesday, December 24th. FRANK W. DENNY, concucton oF site. — From the Pulpit to a Duel. ! @ROWN PRINCESS OF Washington, Dec. 18.—While on Lockwood, Mo., Dec. 22.—U. G SAXONY DISAPPEARS | "V* "aY ee ee Robinson, superintendent of the anti Polio ob all Huntin: ugAble tonne poly hia ngoei to see the Presi- saloon league, arrived in Lockwood vorope unsble to Und | dent, Postmaster General Payne sut- é : ‘ a trace of the woman whose disap-| fered an acute attack of indigestion. Saturday evening and occupied the ficial Howat $0. lila hotel aaa ulpit of one of the churches Sunday | borggesan agai enninge Agee 1 galls: aha P at Dresden. Guest at Emperor | Physicians were summoned. _ morning aud evening. At the morn- Francis Joseph's castle near Sale- The patient was relieved this after- \ ing service the pulpit was decorated hai noon and hopes to be at his office to- | berg, having refused to return home | morrow. \ with samples of whisky. He aroused the anger of local druggists and the | affair later developed intoan assault | between himself and Dr. E 8. White, | one of the leading business men. | To-day the anti-salood man armed | himself and upon meeting the doctor | fired three shots, only one taking | effect, it shattering the third finger | of the left hand, and one ball pene- trated his hat. Robinson is now | under arrest on a charge of assault with intent to kill and is in the cus- | | tody of the officers. He is billed to lecture again to-| night, but the prospects for carrying | out his program seem to be very, Excitement is high and unless r Judge Neville Released From Jail. Maryville, Mo., Judge Neville, pre- siding Judge of St Clair county, who has been in the Nodaway county jail here for the last two years, was re- leased to-day on a telegram from Judge Philips of the United States Court of Kansas City and ordered to ‘report at Judge Philip’s office in Kansas City. It is understood that Judge Neville ives released on Kis word of honor that he would not attempt to hold court if he was allowed to return to |hishome. ‘Tre Judge left tor home Neville is one of the Judges who jhave been in contempt of court be- cause he refused to sign the St. Clair county railroad bonds, i In 123 Minutes, 131 Miles. Fort Wayne, Ind., Dee, 22.—The best record of long sustained speed upon the Penn+ylyania lines west of Pittsburg was made to-day by the Penusylvania’s New York-Chicago special in a run from Crestline, 0., to this city. The distance of 131 mikes was made in 123 minutes, including . four full stops. i with her husband, who was injured while hunting. Dresden, Saxony, Dec.—The Crown Princess of Saxony fled from her home on the night of December 11. The Dresdener Journal says: The princess, in a state of intense mental excitement, suddenly desert- )ed her family at Saltzburg and went abroad. The Saxon court function of the winter, including the New | Year’s,reception, have been canceled. This paragraphin to-day’s official | journal which was inserted by order of the King and Crown Prince of Sax- ony, has verified what for several days past has been regarded as an incredible tale. The crown princess of Saxony, sur- rounded by her ladies-in- waiting and numerous attendants and servants, has vanished so utterly that the po- lice of every kingdom in Europe have for ten days been unable to trace her. Passenger Train Buried by Big Snow. Lincoln, Neb , Dec, 22 —Fifty pas Sengers on train No, 302 on the Bur- lington, running from Denver to Deadwood, were buried beneath ten feet of snow for twenty hours, They were rescued last night after ten hours’ work by a relief force sent from Sidney, Neb. The relief force numbered fifty persons. Thelittle town of Mercer, Neb., was the home of the snowbound travelers for the ten hours. The place is only a cluster of about ten houses and shanties, and the train was obliged to remain beneath the snow untilaid could be secured from Sidney, fifteen miles away. Ashville, N. C., Dec. 22,—Informa- tion was received here to-night that Zeb Wilson, recently viected state senator irom Yancey cuunty, was killed today at Brunsville by his brother, Hiram Wilson. Itisreport- ed that the brothers quarreled over the sale of a horse.