The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 1, 1903, Page 3

- MISSOURI STATE BAN K, BUTLER, MISSOURI. CASH CAPITAL $55,000. » Surplus Funds.and. Profits, . 9,820. ' Betablished A. D. 1880. jf laa Dea or os $236,2035 ‘ tt sin - ee Sees e solicit the business of mer Le — —, generally, ibsvlute security for deposits ever: tenmpodaelon consisten' Ties. sible. it with safe banking rules, Always have money to loan, ——DIRECTORS:— bm T.0. Boulware J. R. Jenkins, Frank M. Voris, t A. B, Owen, Wm. E. Walton Dr. J, M. Christy 0. R. Radford Dr. N. L. Whipple C. H. Dutoher L. 8with T J, Wright, WALTON TRUST CO. | THE | OF BUTLER MISSOURI. Capital, - . $55,000 00, Surplus and Profits . ev 6 10,848. 16, Always has ready money op hand to beloaned on farms in Bates, Vernon, Barton, Cedar and Dade counties, Mo. Very Lowest Rates of Interest. on five years time, allowing borrower to pay back part each year if de Every land owner wanting a loan should call and get our rates before borrowing of others, Having on hand a large amount of idle money we are making low rates, We have a ful) and complete abstract of title to every acre of land or town lot in Bates Count: from the U, 8. patent down to date, that'we keep up with the records dally. We furnish reliable, Abstracts at reasonable prices, Interest Paid on Time Deposits. ~———DIRECTORS—— Wn. E. Walton, J, Everingham, J. R. Jenking, John Deerwester, Wm. W. Trigg, TT. C. Boulware, Frank M. Voris, OC, H. Dutcher, C. R. Radford, Sam Levy, T. J. Wright, FRANK’ ALLEN, Sxcy. Wu. E, WALTON, Pres, | RPL PPLPIO RAL LPR PPI Tl Any time you have any to offer give us a chance. WILL G. REED, AMORET, MO. SSSLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSASS WHEAT, CORN, OATS, FLAX, TIMOTHY SEED, CLOVER SEED ‘ OOOO IOOO0 O0OOOHBDOSO< 000 LISSA AOILISALAASAGA AH 39 Goats Versus Rattlesnakes. Columbia, Mo., Sept. 28.—That useful animal, the gout, is being put to @ new use on-a farm ten miles northwest of Columbia. A carload of goats were turned loose to-day on @ piece of ground on the Branham Hearn farm, for the purpose of exterminating rattle- snakes. The plat of ground is thick- y covered with undergrowth, and there are so many rattlesnakes on it that workmen are afraid to enter it to clear it up. Goate were suggested, and Hewitt Bros., the proprietors of the farm, ordered a carload at once. The ex- periment is being watched with much foterest. Goats on the state farm at Columbia have proven their efficien- ey in clearing off thickly covered ground, but some doubt if they will be able to exterminate the snakes as well. MayjBe Female Detective. Dallas, Tex., Sept. 26.—A pretty young woman, who was dressed in man’s attire, was arrested and lock ‘ed up by the police to-night on the charge of maequerading in male at- tire. She admits having been in Dallas for six weeks, dreased as a man; that ‘her’ name is Miss Goald, and that she ia the same young woman who Recognized Her Assailant. Denver, Sept. 28 —Russell Bolles, who is being brought from Westmin- ster, British Columbia here for trial for the alleged murder of Harold Fridborn, was.a huckster here when the crimes for which he is accused were commited December 31, 1901, Florence Fridborn, then 16 years old, went to a pond in North Denver o skate, accompanied by her broth- er Harold, 14 years old. They were hed by a man who pretended to search the boy’sclothing for mon- ey and then attacked the xirl. Harold, who had been knocked down, tried to aid his sister, who was fighting desperately. The man strack the boy upon thehead with an ax killing him. Themurderer then brother’s body. Florence Fridborn [Mentified the prisoner as her assail- ant. A dispatch says that Bolles has » scar on one of his thumbs where Miss Fridborn says she bit ~ him. A Land Rush November 10. Washington, Sept. 26.—Commis- sioner Richards of the general land office named November 10 at 9 o'clock in the morning as the date of the to settlement of theX tmillion acres of ceded Chippewa lands Washington, D.C. She refuses to tell why she is dress- passing ys cgiemy or why CUR WARSPS WL STAY TN A ARS ROCKVILLE. United States to Ignore the Sultan’s | Contractor Killed on a Public High-| The Fairest of the Fair Under Request to Withdraw from Beirut. AFFAIRS IN STATE OF UNCERTAINTY. Snow Is Falling in the Balkans and Refa- gees Must Either Leave Hiding Places or Suffer Great Hardships—Turks Con- tinue to Massacre All Bulgarian and Macedonian Prisoners in Their Hands. Washington, Sept. 27.—Withdrawal of the American warships from Beirut seems unlikely for the present in view of a cablegram received at the state department Saturday from Minister Leishman, at Constantinople, stating although his advices from Beirut indi- cate that the situation is quiet just now, nothing like permanent order has been established. Mr. Leishman says that the state of affairs there may yet be regarded as uncertain. It is indicated that Mr. Leishman's cablegram that the departure of the warships might be the occasion of a re- newal of the riots. This confirms the opinion held here by state department officials that the quiet at Beirut is due directly to the presence of American warships off that port. Minister Leish- man adds that the new governor of Beirut is actively inaugurating re- forms there but that it is not yet cer- tain he will be able to handle the sit- uation. Snow Falling lo the Mountains, Monastir, Sept. 27.—Snow has fallen on the higher mountain ranges, and the refugees must either leave their hiding places or suffer the greatest hardships. The Turkish troops con- tinue to slaughter refugees who return to their former homes at the instiga- tion of the government which prom- ised them protection. Near the village of Zlatan, in the neighborhood of Resna, troops found 15 returned refu- gees working in a field. They bound their hands, drove them into a ditch and massacred 14 of the peasants. One of them survived his wounds, The refugee women subsequently discovered the bodies and carried the survivor before the lieutenant governor of Res- na, who refused to hear their story. FIRST MEETING OCTOBER |. At The Hague the Arbitrators Named by the Czwr Will Decide Claims of Na- tions Against Venezuela, Washington, Sept, 27.—Wayne Mc- Veagh, chief counsel for the peace powers in the Venezuelan case at The Hague, cabled the state department that the first meeting of the court wil! be held on October 1, all the arbitrators appointed by the Russian emperor having been accepted. This meeting will be for organization, but it is ex- pected an agreement will be reached as to the length of time to be allowed for the arguments. The counsel for the peace powers are Wayne McVeagh, Herbert W. Bowen, American minis- ter to Venezuela and William M. Ren- field, solicitor of the state department. Two Arbitrators Are Russians. The Hague, Sept. 27.—The czar has appointed M. De Martens, professor of international law at the university of St. Petersburg, to be the third -arbi- trator in the claims of the allied pow- ers against Venezuela for preferential treatment, in place of the Portuguese appointee, whose illness has precluded his serving. Prof. De Martens was one of ihe arbitrators-in- the Pius~ fund claim. In December, last, the pro- fessor was awarded the Nobel peace prize. The other arbitrators in the case of the Venezuelan claims are M. Mouravieff, the Russian minister of justice and Prof. Lammasch, of Aus- tria. Burbank Wants to Get “Square,” Leavenworth, Kan., Sept. 27.—First Lieut. Sidney S. Burbank, Sixth in- fantry, has filed a suit in the Leaven- pretended marriage wiht Mrs. Concep- tion Vazques, a Filipino woman, an- nulled. The woman had charged Bur- bank with desertion. He insists that he was never married to Mrs. Vazques and brings the suit to clear himself with the department. M ‘ne Off for a Leng Crulse, Philadelphia, Sept. 27.—The battle- ship Maine passed down the Delaware river from the League Island navy yard on her voyage to Culebra, in the West Indies. The Maine was recent- ly repaired at the Cramp's shipyards. Upon her arrival at Culebra, the bat- tleship’s guns are to be thoroughly tested and if they are satisfactory the Maine will start on a long cruise. Miles Goes in with Hogg. Austin, Tex., Sept. 27.—Former Gov. J. 8. Hogg has gone to Beaumont, where he will meet Gen. Nelson A. Miles. and arrange the details for the purchase of a large tract of oil land in which the two men will be equally interested. Lord Milner May Accept. Lendon, Sept. 27.—It is reported that the pressure on Lord Milner, high com- missioner of South Africa, has been such as to cause his acceptance of the post of colonial secretary, but no offi- cial confirmation of the report can be had. Speyer Syndicate Defied. Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich., Sept. 27.— The heads of departments of the Con- sOlidated Lake Superior company have tives of the Speyer syndicates access way by a Premeditated Explo- sion of Dynamite. HE WAS GOING TO PAY HIS MEN, The Murdered Man Was Riding in a Boggy aad Carrying a Satchel Containing 83,- 500, All of Which Was Taken—Dyna- mite That Killed the Contractor Was Stolen from a Toolhouse. Washington, Pa., Sept. 26.—There is no further developments in the crime resulting in the murder and robbery of Contractor Ferguson an the West Middletown road by blowing up the buggy with dynamite. The two men who were apprehended as suspects were identified as Frank Farris and Joseph Huston, former employes at the Ferguson camp. They disclaim any knowledge of the crime and say that on Thursday night they slept in Mc- Clay's schoolhouse, about four miles northwest of this place, and on the main road to West Middleton. They say that they can prove that they had nothing to do with the robbery of the toolhouse, which was entered by the men who fixed the dynamite fuse that blew Ferguson to death, The aban- doned mine on the Patterson farm near the scene of the tragedy, which was supposed to have been used as a refuge by the criminals, was closely guarded all night, and then was thoroughly ex- plored without any evidence being dis- covered that the men had been hiding there and the searchers left satisfied that the mine was empty. John Welsh, @ resident of West Middleton, found the satchel in which Contractor Fer- guson had carried the money. It was rifled of the roll of bills amounting to about. $5,500. Some $20 in silver were left in it. Mr. Martin, the bookkeeper of the Ferguson Construction company, who was in the buggy with Mr, Ferguson and seriously injured, did not rest well last night and is complaining of pain in his side, The excitement in Wash- ington couhty is high and many citi- zens formed independent armed searching parties, General Manager Norton, of the Fer- guson company, does not think that the suspects under arrest committed the deed, but belleves they know something about it. He is of the im- pression that it was committed by some one employed in the camp and that they are remaining in the camp in order to not excite suspicion. The dead man was one of the best-known railroad contractors in the country. He was associated with his brother, F. M. Ferguson, in the contracting business. The Ferguson family came originally from Kansas, and a great deal of railway work has been done in the west by the Ferguson company. The Crowds “Endorsed” Him, Bristol, Tenn., Sept. .—Clifton Branham was hanged at Wise yester- day for the murder of his wife. Bran- ham caused a sensation when he ad- dressed 4,000 people on the courthouse lawn. He related his story of the kill- ing and requested that if anyone tn the crowd felt that he was not justified he would look for that one to hold his hand up. Not a hand went up. He then requesied all who felt that they would have done as he did to hold up their hands. It is estimated that 500 hands went up immediaiely. Unwise Investments. Denver, Col., Sept. 27.—Father Cal- lahan, pastor of the Cathedral parish and in charge of the finances for the parish and for the building of a new cathedral, is short in his accounts to the amount of something like $20,000. The entire amount of the cathedral fund, $52,000, has been invested in min- ing stocks by Father Callahan and at least half of the total sum has been : on of the ost th d stocks “Dixie” Good Enough for Them. Columbia, Mo., Sept. 27.—The en- during position of “Dixie,” the popu- lar song, inthe heart of southerners was demonstrated in a striking manner yesterday at the state confederate re- union in the auditorium of Missouri university. A motion to have the song rewritten and worded in “more digni- fied” language almost caused a riot. Guthrie to St. Louis. Guthrie, Ok., Sept. 27.—It has been Officially announced that the Frisco system will, for the present, operate into Guthrie over the new Choctaw line running from Chandler to Guth- rie. This will give the Frisco a di- rect line from St. Louis to Guthrie and extensive terminal facilities will be lo- cated here. Why the Canal Was Beaten. Washington, Sept. 27.—In diplomatic circles it is freely asserted that En- gland and Germany brought about the defeat of the Panama canal ratifica- tion. Around the interstate commerce rooms there is a smile and it is talk that the continental railroads did the business in Colombia Didn’t Take Up Miller’s Case. Washington, Sept. 27.—The execu- tive council of the American Federa- tion of Labor adjourned yesterday aft- ernoon subject to call without taking any further action on the case of Wil- liam A. Miller, the assistant foreman in the government printing office. of Milton Carley and wounded herself in a like manner. had for five years week will die. to Miss Travis, but a girl. general repairing. the Observation of a Correspondent. This enchanting little city shelters & population of over seven hundred (700). It is surrounded by a rich grazing, hay and agricultural and wooded district and takes rank among the most prosperous towns of Southwest Missouri. The town has many fine business blocks, im- posing graded schools and churches of the different denominations. Her many business enterprises will rank prominently among those of any other town in the state with the same population. Following is a brief review of the various bu-iness enterpiees that lead the run of progress to prosperity: TRE BANK OF ROCKVILLE, The Bank of Rockville has a capi: tal of $10,000.00, and is a very staunch and prosperous institution. J.C. Laughlin is President, and W. E. Heyle is Cashier, The bank has met with most eminent success from the stert and has the utmost confi- dence of the community at large. J. 8. PAINTER The large and thoroughly up-to date cash s:ore conducted by the gentleman carries an area of 50x80 feet dimensions. The stock com- prises the latest creations in dress fabrics and fancy goods; also cloth- ing, hate, caps, boots, shoes and choice, staple and fancy groceries. J, W. ANDERSON, This gentleman conducts one of the most elegantly titted up phar- macy halls in Bates county. This stock comprises everything known to this important business, a specialty being made of compounding physi- cian’s prescriptions, as Mr. Auder- son is a registered pharmacist. LOGAN MOORE LUMBER CO, Chas, Field, the resident manager of the above named lumber concern, needs no extended notice from our h .ndé, as he is fully conversant with every detail of the traffic. Thestock of rough and dressed lumber, lime, cement, plaster, paint &c are put up- on the market at prices that defy competition. DD. HITE The popular general merchant car- ries an excellent line of dry and fancy goeds, clothing, gents’ furnishings, boots &nd shoes, choke staple and fancy groceries. , MEYER & WALKER, These gentlemen are thorough practical engineers, machinists and general blacksmiths, They attend to all kinds of machine work, boiler work, repairing of stationery and portableengines. They carry in stock all kinds of pipe and pipe fittings, boiler tubes and trimmings, wind mills, pumps, farm machinery &c. W. 1 MARRIOTT & SON, Live real estate firm of Rockville. As the real estate business is of paramount importance to the gener- al public, and is a true index ofa country’s advancement, we take especial pride in calling atten tion to the live and enterprising gentlemen above named. Messrs. Marriott & Son dealin the choicest of real estate including farm, ranch and hay lands, suburban property, and have a large list on their books from which to choose from. Their long and valuable term in the business has given them an expert knowledge of the past, present and future values of property throughout Bates, ad- joining counties and the state of Mis- souri, and they have the most im- portant contidence of all with whom they may come in contact. W. D. LANIER. This gentleman deals in the best grades of flour, feed, chop, corn, shorte &c., and transacte a large and extended trade. He is ever alive to the best interest of his numerous pa- trons. JOHN KLEPPINGER, Mr. Kleppinger conducts a strict first-class harness shop. He carries a large stock of light driving and heavy farmwear, saddles, saddlery goods, horse clothing, a specialty be- ing made of fine ordered work and HARRY C, SHARPLES, — feed and eale stable. He enjoys the exclusive patronage of the traveling public, as his charges are most rea- sonable, judge of the fourth jadicial circuit, to Pe Craig, who isincapacitated from per- forming his duties on account of sick- nesg. Judge Craig joined in a strong request from the northeast Missouri bar for the appoitmentot Judg " son. preparation that fills the pores of the skin. The best way to secure aclear -jeomplexion, free from eallowness, pimples, blotches, etc., is to keep the liver in good order. An occasional els, regulate the liver, and so eetat- Depositors Interest. The business reputation of onr directors is a suffi cient guarantee that the interests of every deposi- tor will be carefully pro- tested. DIRECTORS. —0:— W. F. Duvall, J. M. McKibben, 0. A. Heinlein, E, A. Bennett, Clark Wix, J. W. Choate, A. L. McBride, W. B. Tyler. J.J, McKee, G. W. Newberry Too Of Bates County. R, STEINER & SON, This eminently popular and thor- oughly representative firm stands without a peer in the hardware trade of the section of Bates county. They carry an excellent line of heavy and shelf hardware, stoves and ranges, cutlery, barb and woven wires, They quote prices that cannot be duplicat- ed elsewhere. WM, SHARPLESS,~ This gentleman makes a specialty of wagon and carriage work, also general blacksmithing. He has gained an enviable reputable in the line of plow and dise work, sharpen- ing, pointing &e, Practical horse- shoeing is executed with promptness and dispatch, A. J. SUNDERWIRTH, The handsome geueral store of 2 which A, J. Sunderwirth widely aad favorably known not ouly for its ele- gance in appearance, but for its excellent line of dry gouds, gents furnishings, clothing, boots and shoes, groceries &c curried in stock, P COMMERCIAL HOTEL, x This highly popular hotel is under the superior management of Geo. T. / Barbour, a gentleman, who stands pre-eminently in the minds of the traveling public. He knows how, is fully up to the times and hae succeed- ed in building up the name and fame of his popular resort. The $25 prize offered by the Mis- souri World's Fair Commission for % the authentic record of the largest yield per acre of corn in any verr, : should bring outsome Missouri 5 ieid > records that will stagger our neigh- bor states—and even Missourians. It is to be remembered that Mis- souri is the greatest cora producing state in the union, notwithstanding the fact that the entire yield of corn isin the northern half. of the atate and along the eastern strip. Witt We maximum acreage, there should be some good corn stories forthcomin. from Missouri agriculturisty. Miss Ruth Bryan's Wedding. Se Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 26 —The mar- d riage of Miss Ruth Bryan and W. H. ty Leavitt, of Newport, will take place Pa Saturday evening, Oct. 3, at 7:30 na o’clock at Fairview, the home of the ‘a Bryans. The Rev. Dr. Swearingen, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Bryan is amem- a ber, probably will perform the cere- oe mony. : Mothers Who would keep their children in 4 good health, should watch for the rit 2 first symptoms of worms, and re- move them with White’s Cream Vermifuge. It is the children’s best tonic. It gets digestion at work so that their food does them good, and they grow up healthy and strong. 25c at H. L. Tucker’s Drug Store. Ellison Appointed Special Judge. Jefferson City, Sept. 26.—Governor Dockery to-day appointed Judge W. E. Ellison of Maryville, a special actin the place of Judge Gallatin Beautiful Complexions Are spoiled by using any kind of dose of Herbine will cleanse the bow- lieh a clear, healthy complexion 50¢ — at H. L. Tucker’s Drug Store. “w