The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, March 3, 1904, Page 8

Capt. Hobsoa Analyzes Port Arthur Attacks| New York, February 27 —Capt. | Richmond P. Hobson, who sank the Merrimac at the mouth of the harbor of Santiago in an attempt to bottle up Cervera’s fleet during the Spanish-| American war, writes as follows con cerning the action of the Japanese at Port Arthur last Wednesday. “From the accounts at hand it would appear that the Japanese op- eration was an attempt on a large scale to destroy vessels in Port Ar- thur and to block the harbor, a combination of a torpedo boat at tack with an effort like the one at Santiago and the one of Somers at Tripoli. There would seem to be this differ ence, however, the large vessels were probably intended to produce con sternation by burning infamables before sinking, and in this consterna” tion the flotilla of terpedo boate were to do their work of destruction One or more of the largest vessels may have been designed to destroy the Retsivan and also to set fire to the shipping in- the harber ifthe tide r like the th on the was running in, sean fire ships used by the s rivers during the civil war, It appears that the torpedo boats attempted to direct the e of the Retsivan in order that the rest of the exhibition might succeed, for there could have been but little ad vantage in torpedoing the Retsivan a second time If this was the case it was a beau- tiful example of sacrifice, a certain loss for the fraileratt The determined factor that caused the failure of the enterprise was doubtless the fire of the Retsivan, combined with efticient’ picket boats and lookout vessels, thus demon- strating the power of a battle ship's secondary battery when sutticiently managed against torpedo vessels. The first attack in which so many vessels were torpedoed, demonstrat- ed the possibilities of torpedo boats the present attack and failure illus- trates their limitations The net result will probably be to re habilitate the spirit and restore the morale of the Russian navy and give a pressure of caution, perhaps need- ed, to the impetuous and dashing Japanese navy.” To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggiets refund the money if it fails to cure E. W, Grove’s signature is on each box, 25e. County Supervision. Eprvor Timgs:- Will youplease give the following a placein yourcolumes: To Directors and Patrons of Schools:—I am informed that the adaption of County Supervision of Schools will be voted on at the ap- proaching Annual School Meetingsin yourcounty, If so, permit me tocall attention to the paramount school question for your county. Without exception, counties having supervision, employ better teachers, have better equipment, better inter estamong the children, more prompt and regular attendance. Forty-five (45) cities employ fifty-four (54) educational experts who give their entire time to supervision of their schools. Twelve (12) counties em- ploy superintendents. Nearly 100 towns have principals giving, on an average, one-fourth of their time to supervision. This means that halfof the schools of the state have good school organization. The rural schools of your county need such at- tention as only an efficient euperin- tendent can give by devoting all his time to them. No one claims that all inefficiency may be eliminated, all indifference overcome or all waste stopped by such officer; but it is cer- tain that a fairly good superintend- ent can improve conditions very much. For the purpose of determing as far as possible the effecte of supervie- fon on the strictly rural echools in the twelve (12) counties that have adopted it, the following compari- sons have been carefully made with twelve (12) counties not having su- Those selected are the equal in wealth and population of those having supervision, when all town schools are eliminated as they have been, The only other element thataffectathoeehaving supervision is their proximity to townsand cities having excellent echool systems. This is an additional argument infa- vor of eu The rural rieta of the twelve (12) counties having K. 0, Pittsburg & Gulf Time Table Arrival and departure of trains at Wor! NORTE BOUND. dally Express * Mall. SOUTH BOUND. pe =~ Port Arthur Express, jo. oem 5 Bememberthisis yn attendsan average of 99 days; inthe Fired on Dominican Rebels. twelve (12) not having supervision, the enrollment is only 74 per cent andeach child averages only 91 days inattendance. There are 1,307 rural districts in the counties having su- pervision and 1,045 of them have libraries averaging in value $37.10. There are 1,333 such districts in the other counties and only 797 of them have libraries averaging in value $21.14. The average annual salary ofrural teachers in the oneis $298.20 ($42 30 per month) and in the other only $238.75 ($37.30 per month) These figures speak for themselves. Good results are not accomplished entirely by inspection of schools, as valuable as this may be. A few min- St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Feb. 20.—A French mail steamer re- ports that the United States cruisers Newark and Columbia were forced to fire on the Dominican rebels outside Santo Domingo, because the insur- gents fired upon an American mail steamship. The American com- mander} hasfforbidden either party fighting within the city limits. Great distress and starvation prevail in Santo Domingo. The town of Jere- mie in Southern Hayti, bas been de- clared in a state of siege. BUDWEISER To guard against imitation the word Budweiser is branded on the corks of all bottles of original Budweiser. ina ‘ant Portland and jen, San west and northwest. No expense hes 8 to make the ae this tine second prt in the west zrev . Pass. Agt., KansasCity, Missouri Pacific Railway Time Table at Butler Station, MILLIONAIRE’S POOR STOMACH serrr ROUWD. No. 29 St. Lonte & Joplin (limited) The worn-out stomach of the over- 2 J s PS _ utes glance at a school may deter-| fed millionaire is often paraded in Accept no imitations of the No. $a Benepe Soy & Semon nen: public prints as a horrible example No.0 Local Freight......... mine the strong or weak points of a teacher. The superintendent need not stop in the school reom to dis- cuss methods and management with theteacher. He holds joint meetings of teachers in the townships on Sat urday for this purpose. He plans with teachers and directors around the firesides and gathers them in groups at convenient times and places for consideration ofimportant points. Fl will constantly stimulate by bearing good tidings from town- ship to township, from district to district. By proper inducements, he can encourage the best young men and women to engage in teaching and to continue in it, On the other hand, he can eliminate the inefficient Yours Respectfully, W. T. CARRINGTON, State Supt. Public Schools. of evils attendant on the possession of great wealth. But millionaires are not the only ones who are afflicted with bad stomachs. Theproportion is far greater among the toilers. Dys- pepsia and indigestion are rampant among these people, and they suffer far worse tortures than the million- aire unless they avail themselves ofa standard medicine like Green’s Au- gust Flower, which has been a favor ite houeehoid remedy for all stomach troubles for over thirty five years August Flower rouses the torpid liver, thus creating appetite and in- suring perfect digestion, It tones and vitalizes the entire system and makes life worth living, no matter what your atation. Trial bottles, 25e; regular size, 75c. 5 and 6 per cent ] Money t0 Loan. No.18] Batler & Madison De “o, 182 Rutler & Madisoa Arrive No, 161 Rotler Depart No, 181 Butler Depart ¥ ‘ANDER T C. BOULWARE, Physician and «Surgeon. Office nortaside square Butler, Mo. Diseasesof womenand chil en aspecialtv. DR: J. M. CHRISTY; Diseases of women and Children s Specialty, Office The Over Butler Cash Depart. ment Store, Butler, Mo, Office Telephone 20, House Telephoneld, DR, J. T. HULL DENTIST. Entrance, same thatlead to Hagedorn’s studio. north side sauare Butler, Mo. B, F. JETER, Attorney at Law and Justice, Ofice over H. H, Nichols, Kast side square, Butler, Mo, ” “King of Bottled Beers. SLOANS LINIMENT MILES PAIR Time tried, scientif. ically made,it pene- trates. relieve. <4SOLD BY ALL DEALERS P 1S PORT ARTHUR BOTTLED? Infirmary of Osteopathy oe Two blocks west of Square, on Ohio A Dispatch Says the Japanese ‘‘At- tained Their Object.” Close Loans at once. A ot ished. Street. Chronic diseases a London, Feb. 27.—The Japanese ee . “3 Specialty. legation gave out to-day the follow- ing official dispatch from Tokio, MILES § HORN Buy HARRIET FREDERICK, dated February 26: 2 ’ Butler, Mo. “Early in the morning of February Attorney at Law, 24 four old vessels, escorted by some torpedo boats, were run into the en- tranceof Port Arthur for the purpose of blocking the mouth of the harbor. The object of sinking these vessels was attained and the officers and crews returned safely, Although there is no report regarding our tleet direct from Admiral Togo, no doubt can be entertained as to its safety.” C. E. ROBBINS, AUCTIONEER, Amoret, Mo. No booze-fighter. No greene hand learning the business at the expense of those who employ me. If you want an honorable first class job done, give meachance. Eight years experience. 4 Direct from the Factory Cut Out The Middle Man, : Nine tenths of the people are looking for this. BUTLER, MO, East Side Square. | Nowis the Time Now we have the largest Washington, Feb. 27.—The Japan- ese minister has received the follow- ing cablegram from the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, dated Tokio to-day: ‘Before dawn on the 24th instant four old ships, under escort of torpedo boats, proceeded to the mouth of the harbor of Port Arthur, where they were sunk with success, in order to close-it.The of- ficials and crew of the vessels return- ed safely. No official report has as yet been received from the admiral commanding the squadron, but there is no doubt that the squadron itself is all safe.” CONSERVATIVE VIEW OF BUSINESS. Delay in Transportation is, However, Only Unfavorable Symptem Just Now. New York, Feb. 27.—The Interna- tional Mercantile agency summarizes trade conditions for the week as fol lows: More conservative views are being taken of the prospects for general trade throughout the year. Whole- sale trade in Chicago, Buffalo and St. Louis has been interfered with by delays to rail shipments, but in the south and southwest large volumes of traffic are reported. There has been a lack of moisture for winter wheatsouthwest. In the central belt winter sown grain has been well pro- tected. In the Mississippi valley there have been no signs of early spring, and farmers are inclined to hold cereals in hand. Eggs, pig iron and coffee show reactions in priee, while chemicals and woo! are firm. Opinions differ widely as to the out- look for a strike of soft coal miners. Farm implement makers are more ‘active. The Panama Treaty in Force. Washington, Feb. 27.—Secretary Hay and the Panama minister, Mr. Bunau-Marilla, exchanged ratifica- tions of the Panama canal treaty at the State department to-day. At 11:50 o’cloek the President signed the proclamation putting the treaty into effect. Stops the Cold and “Works off the Cold. supervision en-|- Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets po) etiepariendoere eke care © cold in one day. No cure, no To go and see the splendid cheap lands in Northwestern Kansas. Don’t wait until it gets out of your reach. E. B. Atkinson, the Kansas land man, will go out on the Home- seeker’sexcursion on Tuesday, March 1, and if you want particulars, you can find him at the oftice of Atkinson & Atkeson in Butler Saturday, Feb. 27, or at Adrian on Monday, Feb. 29, All L ask you to do is to go and see. I have some 160 and 320 acre tracts that I can sell on small pay- ments, with terms on balance tosuit. Now is the time to buy. E. B. ATKINSON, the Kansas land man. BEN HARRISON, § Auctioneer § BALLARD Mo. Dates made at Times Office. References:- Aaron Argenbright, Altona, Lon Kiersey, Ballard, or J. W. Statin, Aaron, Mo. 16 2m* “J, W. HAGGARD, § Auctioneer 3 Butler, Missouri. Will go to any part of Bates or adjoining coun- ties on most REASONABLE TERMS. Also sellin Butler, all kinds of merchandise, household goods etc. C.F. BEARD, ~ Risssseaiiiines Bates County Investment Co, i Harness and Saddle Factory In Southwest Mo. ' and can duplicate any goods in leather line--offered by cat- alogue houses. So come and see us and let us show you. Keep your money at home. We keep every thing that horse owners need. Double wagon harness from $10 to $30. Single harness $7.50 to $25. Second harness $3.00 to $15. Saddles of all styles and prices from the cheapest to the steel fork cow boy and sole leather spring seat saddles. Lap robes, horse blankets, dusters and fly nets, harness oil and soaps, limi- ments for man or beast, coach oils, axel grease, tents, wagon covers, men’s canvass leggings, trim buggy tops new and repair old ones. Bring in yourold harness and trade them for new ones. We have the largest Retail Harness and Saddlery? store in the Southwest and our harness are all made at * ze: ome. We also carry afull line of BUGGIFS, SURRIES, ROAD AND SPRING WAGONS, McFARLAND BROS.., Butler, Mo, 000000 00000~, L. FARM LOANS, To be able to borrow money on real estate on long time, with the privilege of making payments before due, is an advan- tage which the frugal borrower appre- ciates. We loan money in this way and at a low rate of interest. DUVALL & PERCIVAL, BUTLER, MO. - IBUTLER, MO.; wool The Best is the Cheapest. Not how cheap but how good ts the question. The Twice-a Week Republic is not as cheap as some so-called newspa- pers, but it is ascheap asitis possible to sell a first-class newspaper. It prints all the news that is worth printing. If you read it all the year round you are posted on all the im- portant and interesting affairs ofthe world. It is the best and most rell- able newspaper that money and brainscan produce—and thoseshould be the distinguishing traits of anews- paper that is designed to be read by all members of the family. Subscription price, $layear. 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