The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 18, 1906, Page 12

r ~~ —~4 is nn enn I Zhe President Shook Hands 9,052 Times on New Year's Day. fre Anche New Year's Reception He Might Mave a Little Help from Quteide, NUTGHEL TO Tn MINERS Annual Address of the President of the Mine Workers at In- dianapolis, Ind. MEMBERSHIP-PAST THE 300,000 MARK Association Has Reached This Point in Spite of Opposition of “Open Foes and Professing Friends"—Advocates Exami- nation by the State, of Persons Seeking Employwent in Mines, Indianapolis, Ind., Jan, 16.—In his annual address before the Mine Work- ers’ convention President John Mitch- ell, in speaking of the policy to be pur- sued by the miners in the coming joint conference with the coal operat- ors, said: “Tt am conscious of the: fact that more than ordinary significance at- taches to anything I may say as lo the policy we should pursue whan we meet the operators in joint conven- tion especially is this true at the pres- ent time, wher it is well known that the miners of practically the entire country will soon be released of con- tract obligations and that they and their employers will be compelled, in the evexc of a disagreement to find some other means of adjusting their relations, “In connection with. this subject, it may not be amiss to review briefly the history of the recent past. “You will recall the depression in the coal trade in the fall and winter af 1903 which culminated in a reduc- tion of wages in the spring of 1904. The adverse conditions prevailing at that time continued during the year 1904 and even up to the spring of 1905. From that time on, there was @ gradual improvement both in prices and tonnage which has continued un- til the present and if the activity in the iron market, in the railroad, in- dusrial and commercial affairs of the country is any barometer by which future conditions may be forecasted, the prospect of continued prosperity in the mining industry seems assured. I recognize the fact that there is little sentiment and ao philanthrophy in the determination of our general wage agreements; however, it appears to me that inasmuch as we gave relief | to our employers by accepting a low- } er rate of wages at a time when there / was little demand for coal and when prices were falling below a profitable margin, they should reciprocate and voluntarily share with us their present and prospective prosperity. “I recommend that the scale com- mittee take these facts into considera fon in the formulation of their report. Mr, Michell, in his address, said notwithstanding “opposition of foes and professing friends,” Ahad been a substantial increase the paid up membership ypassed the 300,000 mark, The gain in the anthracite field was 41,477. itchell said the. com- Be- DEATH IN A TUNNEL. Four Workmen Lose Their Lives by the Bursting of a Compressed Air Pipe in New York, New York, Jan, 16.—Two negro tun- nel workers were killed by suffocation and caisson disease, two were drowned, two others were seriously overcome, and the white foreman and assistant suffered severely in rescuing those who survived, when a compressed air pipe burst, in the east river tunnel, on Man- O'War Reef, opposite Forty-second street early Tuesday, The bodies of the two drowned men still lie at the bottom of the shaft 20 feet below the river level, These men were overwhelmed by the water that entered the shaft when the pres- sure was removed, The other two dead men were hoisted to the surface by the foreman and his assistant who also rescued the two whose lives were saved, The foreman and his assis- tant left the bottom of the shaft and were hoisted to the river level with the bodies just in time to escape drowning and death by the “bends,” as the dreaded caisson disease is called, Man O'War Reef is a mass of rocks which lies just below the surface of the river at low water. When it was fixed upon as the place for a shaft, a crib was built which was made air tight, and by dumping rocks from the other shafts upon it, the contractors have made a little island for the work there. From this the shaft through which the compresed air was driven to Kansas Brief Filed. Topeka, Kan., Jan, 16.—The brief in the suit between Kansas and Colorado to cause the latter state to desist in the use of the waters of the Arkansas river wag filed in the supreme court of the United States Monday. The contention is made that the people of Colorado, along the course of the Ar- kansas river are using the waters of the river so extensively for irrigation purposes that the flow is being so de- creased in Kansas as to work harm to the citizens of Kansas who depend up- on this river for moisture for their farm lands and for man and beast. Dominican Revolution Ended. San Domingo, Jan. 16.—The port of Monte Cristi, on the north coast which recently was in the hands of the revo- lutionists, capitulated to the govern- ment forces Monday, the latter guar- anteeing to protect the lives and prop- erty of the rebels. The Dominican gunboat independencia which sup- ported General Morales, the former president of Santo Domingo, also sur- rendered after her commander had sought refuge on one of the American warships. The revolution is ended and all is quiet. Ex-President Cleveland’s Brother Dead. Columbus, 0., Jan. 16—Rev. W. N. Cleveland, brother of former President Grover Cleveland, died Monday night from the effects of paralysis. He was 73 years old and died at the home of his son, W. N. Clevelaud, in this ‘tity. Rev. Cleveland was a retired Presby- terian minister, Former President Cleveland has been notified ofthe LEAVES MORMON CHURCH. Professor of Theology in Brigham Young College, Salt Lake, Renounces His Faith. Salt Lake City, Jan. 16—W. M. Wolfe, professor of theology in Brig- ham Young college, a Mormon insti- tution at Logan, Utah, has caused 8 stir in Mormon circles, according to a Logan dispatch which the Tribune Tuesday prints, both renouncing his belief in the Mormon faith, refusing to pay tithes and severing his relations with the college, According to Prof. Wolfe, as the Tribune quotes him in an interview, his change faith* was due to a trip to Mexico, which satis- fied him, he said, that the Mormon church had receded from the Wood- ruff manifesto and reinstated polyga- mous marriages could be reconciled women who had recently entered into the plural marriage relation with leading elders of the Mormon church Prof. Wolfe is quoted as saying: The Mormon settlements in Mexico are closely in touch with those of Arizona. and in each case polygamy is practiced ag freely today as it ever has been. Prof, Wolfe is quoted as saying that he sought an explanation of these conditions of Apostle John Henry Smith, asking how these polyga- mous marriages could be regonciled with the Woodruff manifesto, and he is reported as quoting Apostle Smith as follows: “ Why, Brother Wolfe, do you not understand that the manifesto was only a trick devised to beat the devil at his own game?” Prof, Wolfe is a native of New York, the son of a Presbyterian clergyman. After engaging in the newspaper bus- iness he came to Utah ten years ago and became a convert to Mormonism. MARSHALL FIELD IS DEAD. The End Came to the Chicagy Multi-Mil- lionaire at New York Tuesday Afternoon. New York, Jan. 16.—Marshall Field, the millionuire Chicago merchant, died at the Holland house at 4 o'clock Tues- day afternoon, after an eight days ill- ness of penumonia, Death came peace- fully while members of the family who had been in almost constant attend- ance for several days were gathered around the death bed, They, as well as the dying merchant himself, were prepared for the end. For days they had been swayed between hope and fear but when the alarming turn came Tuesday after the remarkable rally of Monday it was recognized that the end had been only briefly deferred. Those who were present when the merchant died were Mrs. Marshall Field, Mrs Marshall Field, Jr., August N, Eddy, Catherine Eddy, Mrs. Henry Dibbles, John C. Lincoln, and Mrs, Preston Gib- son. The ray of hope which flashed to the watchers Monday afternoon when the seemingly dying man suddenly ral- lied and for a time appeared to gain strength rapidly was first dispelled by an announcement after the morning consultation of the physicians Tues- day. Mr, Field’s rest had been dis- turbed during the latter part of the night and when morning came it was found that the improvement of Mon- day had not been maintained. From that time until the end the approach of death was steady and irresistible. By noon the last atom of hope again had fled. At 2 o’clock word came from the sick room that Marshall Field was very low and the end was expected any mo- ment. Gen. Chaffee Resigned. Washington, Jan. 16.—Lieut. Gen. Chaffee tendered his resignation as chief of staff, U. S, A, to take effect at once, and it was accepted by the president. Gen. Chaffee does not go on the retired list until February 1, but he desired to relinquish the duties of chief of staff that he might have a 15 days’ leave of absence before retiring from’ active service. Gen. Bates, assistant chief of staff, will succeed: him as chief of staff. Blocks Canal Work. Washington, Jan.’ 16.—Charges by Secretary Taft and Chief Engineer Stevens of the Isthmian canal commis- sion, that the Southern Pacific rail- way ig responsible for the freight con- gestion on the Isthmus of Panama formed the most interesting develop- ment of a four hours’ hearing Monday on canal affairs before the deficiency sub-committee of the house committee on appropriations. Ohio Town Wiped Out. Lima, O., Jan. 16.—The town of i Hl [ it} i a Stock Still too Heavy Must reduce it to make room for Spring Goods. Remember cotton goods are higher than they have been for years past, still our prices remain the same and some goods lower to cieanup Winter Goods. Ladies 25¢ union suits..............-.ccesenererennees Mens heavy gray fleeced underwear. Good outing flannel at. Heavy outing flannel at....... The heaviest 12 outingefat.. 11-4 cotton blankets ab...............0+ 85e pair 11-4 extra heavy cotton blankets. $1.25 pair Full size comfort quilte....... $1.00 cach Heavy large size comfort quilts. $1.50 Beautiful notted comfort quilts. $2.00 Wool blankete $3 98 to cleanup a $2 98 Wool blankets $5.00 to cleanup. . $4.00 Very fine $8.98 blankets to cleanup . $600 Still selling Dress Goods, Skirts, and Cloaks at Big Reduction. Don’t Overlook Our Grocery Department. We take your produce. J poetueoesee* MISSOURI STATE BANK, Fs | ‘BUTLER, MISSOURI. Capital @urplus Fund and Profits Orgauized under Missouri Jaw and often examiued by State B nk Examiners Receives deposits aud always hax money to loan, 25 years successful experience We pramiseonr patrons absolute ratety for their depoelty aud every avery acvommoedation that ts con- consistent with sonnd banking rules. —— MRECTORS:— Dr. T.C. Boulware, J. R. Jenkins, ‘rank M, Voris. John Deerwester A.B Owen, Wo. oe + miion Dr. J. M. Christy (i, kK. Redford, Max Weiuer C, H. Dutcher B, P. Powel, Ww B Tyler Sam Levy WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. Wo E. Warton, Preetdens. J.R Jenxrs. Cashier. Dr T.C. Boutware, Vice-Prea. Wrstry Denton, Ase’t Cashier. Corsiy Gararp, Clerk and Bookkeoper. eer A RARRRPAR AL PLPPPPPO ALA APPARLPR RRPPPIPA PPP , r THE WALTON TRUST CO. OF BUTLER, MO. Always has ready money on hand to loan on farms in Fates, Vernon, Barton, Cedar, Polk and Dade Counties, Mo, at VERY LOWEST RATES OF INTEREST on one, three, five or seven years time, and allow borrowers to pay back part each year if desired. Every land owner wanting a loan should call and get our rates and liberal terms. Money ready as soon as papers are signed. Wehave « full and complete abstract of title to every acre of land or town lot in Bates County from tHe *U. 8 patent and showing all deeds of trust, Sheriff's deeds, tax titles or othgr conveyances that have been recorded in Bates county. Our Abstract books were begun by our Mr Wm. E. Wal- ton 85 years ago and are written up daily from the county reo- ords. We furnish reliable Abstracts at reasonable prices and are responsible for their correctness, INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS. ; If yéu have idle money for six months or longer the Walton Trust Company will pay you interest on it. Wm. E, Walton, Pres Sam Levy Vice Pres Fank Allen, Sec 0. A. Allén, Ass’t Seo. A. A Peach, Clerk and Bookkeeper W..D. Yates Abstractor, W. J. Nix, Clerk, stepevenesboeuvenscssnsnesssssenasnenenewnewnnny fig | GENERAL OFFICERS KILLED. Number in Our Civil War Greater Than in the Buss-Japan- ese Conflict. From the archives of the confed- eracy on deposit in the war depart ment the military secretary, Major General Ainsworth, has brought to light some interesting data concerning the commandefs of the confederate forces in the field in the fateful days of 1861-'65. Deducting eleven names of officers who did not qualify for one reason or another, we have in this list 415 gen- erals, and the records given asd or of these 74 were killed or wounded in action, or 18 per cent. This, says the Army and Navy Jour- nal, is a very striking showing when we recall the almost entire immunity of the, Russian and Japanese armies fighting in Manchuria from fatal cas- ualties to general officers. We recall but one who has been reported killed in battle in the Far Hast, and if there are others they must be very few; whereas, the percentage of casualties among the general officers of the con- federacy is far in excess of the per- centage of casualties in the rank and file of the Russian and Japanese armies as given by General Bliss, who has the best of facilities for learning the facts. No fewer than 23 general officers of the confederacy were killed in battle during the 11 months of campaigning and the eight months of fighting commencing with Grant's Bat- tle of the Wilderness and ending with Appomattox. Ten brigadier generals of the union army were also killed during this campaign, besides 12 col- onels commanding brigades, six of them at Cold Harbor alone. At Frank- lin seven confederate generals were killed, and during Sherman’s cam- paign five, the union army losing three. At Gettysburg five conféderate and five union generals. were killed, ten in all, besides three union colonels commanding brigades. At Fredericks- burg two union and two confederate generals were killed. In all the union army lost in killed or mortally wound- ed 50 general officers, 23 brevet briga- dier generals and 34 colonels com- manding brigades. Taking the proportions as one Killed to 4.52 wounded, this would indicate that 407 confederate generals were killed or wounded out of a total of 415. Probably, however, the general officers were the selected victims of the sharpshooters, who shot to. kill. In one regiment of the civil war, aub- jected to the ordinary casualties of battle, the First Minnesota, at Gettys- burg, 28 per ceht. of those engaged were killed and 82 per cent. were kill- ed and wounded. In 42 other regi- ments the persentage of killed in dif- ferent battles was 18 per cent. or more. The ratio of killed to wounded in 56 battles of the civil war was 1 to 4.8, varying betweon 1 to 8 at Wil- liamsburg and 1 to 6.7 at Arkansas Post. The average among the regular troops was 1 to 4.52. The mortally wounded equalled 64 per cent. of those killed outright. In the German army during the war with France the pro- portion was 61 per cent. HABITS OF THE DRUMFISH. Stands Guard in Channels and Inlets and Preys Upon Other Fishes That Pass. ! Drumfish travel in schools, collect- ing at the mouths of bays between Florida and New York. After disap- pearing from northern ‘waters in win- ter, they return early, and take their stations close to the surf in channels and inlets where they can prey upon other fishes entering or departing from bays. The nearest point to New York where fishermen seek them is the rugged and forbidding entrance to Barnegat bay,.some sixty miles to: the south of the metropolis. Owing to their habit of living in inlets, they get the additional names of channel bass and channel fish, states the New York Tribune. Rod and reel fishermen, going to or coming from their ‘ocean bluefishing,, pause ‘to capture a few drumfish, if the condition of the surf will permit. Any kind of bait fs sufficient, or even,