The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 13, 1906, Page 4

—— — SARS HS HEEUNTS F. E- Grimes Voluntarily Pays to State of Kansas the Sum of $9,381. STATEMENT BY THE FORMER TREASURER | Pays the Money to Avoid a Long Drawn Out Law Suit With Its Attendant Worry and Expense — Allexed Shortage in no Sense & Defaleation, Topeka, Kan. Dec. 11.—F E. Grimes, ex-state treasurer, Tuesday voluntarily paid to the state of Kan- gas the sum of $ 1, for which amount an investigating committe gome time ago held his administra: ; tion responsible, The alleged short- age was never considered in the light of a defaleation in any sense of the word and resulted from a_ practice that had been the rule in the state treasurer's office for many years be- fore and after Mr, Grimes assumed the office. The investigation showed conclusively that Mr. Grimes was not benefitted in any way through this practice in his administration, There- fore in making a payment to the state now of the amount involved, he has in an effort to clear his administra- tion, assumed a responsibility at @ personal loss to himself. Mr. Grimes’ action closes a case that had become famous. Mr, Grimes said in speak- in gof the case: “In order to avold a long-drawn-out suit, with its attending worry and expense of lawyers, witnesses and court costs and feeling under a moral obligation to do so, I have agreed to make settlement with the state of Kansas on the basis of $9,381.25. It ig the judgment of the attorney gen- eral that this is the amount for which my administration as state treasurer, should be held responsible. I said, last January, when the Haskins and Sells, the accountants, report was made public, that there was about $7,- 000 which appeared to be wunac- counted for. I feel as though I should have been given the benefit of several items, by the attorney gen- eral, which would have lessened the amount considerable. I had no knowledge of any loss at the expira- tion of my term of office but the state shall not suffer any even though I am in no wise to blame for it. “Many of the apparent shortages were caused by the practice of al- lowing bond brokers to detach coupons from bonds sold to the state and there is no complete re cord of the bonds sold during that time. I have letters from bond brokers stating that they legitimately received the clippings of certain coupons for the sale of bonds to the state, some of which I am now com- pelled to pay although they were never charged against the treasurer or never were in the treasurer's office However, the conclusion of the attor- ney general is that I shall pay the above amount, an‘ I, therefore, ac- quiesce in his decision. “J have never had one penny from che state that did not honestly belong ttome. I have been tie victim of cir- cumstances, mistakes and unfaithful- mess of others and it is a very great fhardship for me to have to pay this money. I am, however, deeply grate- Yul to the people of Kansas for the eonfidence they have shown in me ps during the discussion of tiis matter. The press has been most kind and so hkave the people everywhere, and ffiis has helped me to maintain my tposition and credit before the world. J would rather have the name of Meing honest and have the confidence of my friends and the people than any amount of money.” After Mr. Grimes had paid over the money Tuesday to the state treasur- er’s office, C. C. Coleman, attorney general, issued the following state- ment: “There will be a general feeling of . gympathy on account of Mr. Grimes having to pay thié amount. Mr. Grimes has shown a disposition all the way through to help in making right the matter so that the state should not lose anything on account ef any possible mistake which may have occurred during his administra- tion. No one connected with the state treasury affairs.” . Gov. E. W. Hoch said: “The actton of Mr, Grimes is very commendable and entitles him to the confidence that I have always felt in him, and which I believe most persons feel, that he absolutely honest in the admin- of the office of state treas- urer,” On the check with which he paid the alleged shortage Tuesday, Mr. Grimes wrote these words: “Victim of circumstances.” 4 ————————— Hold Up Nominations, Washington, Dec. 11.—Before the B. Cortelyou to be. secretary TOLL GATES. bd ah The President's Plan, NESS ON PORTO Rcd President Roosevelt Tells Congress of His Recent Visit to the Island. FULL CITIZENSHIP I$ RECOMMENDED Porto Ricans Have Made Rapid Pro- gress im all Branches Since Cont | ing Under the Control of United States—Are Almost Self Govern- ing Now—Officials Commended, Washingten, Dec. 11.—President Roosevelt sent a special message to congress Tuesday, regarding Porto Rican affairs, telling of his recent visit to the island and recommend- ing that full American citizenship be aegcorded Porto Ricans. The mes- sage in part is as follows: To the Senate and House of Repre sentatives: On November 21 I visited the Is- land of Porto Rico, landing at Ponce, crossing by the old Spanish road by Ceyey to San Juan, and returning next morning over the new Ameri- can road from.Arecibo to Ponce; the scenery was wonderfully beautiful, especially among the mountains of the interior, which constitute a verit- able Switzerland. immediate provision will be made for dredging San Juan harbor. I stopped at a dozen towns all told, | and one of the notable features in every town was the gathering of the school children. The been done in Porto Rico for educa tion has been noteworthy. The main emphasis, as is eminently wise and proper, has been put upon primary education; but in addition to this there is a normal school, an agri cultural school, three industrial and three high schools. Every effort ij being made to secure not only the lenefits of elementary education ta all the Porto Ricans of the next gen- ration, but also as far as means will permit to train them so that the in- Guririal, agricultural and commercial cpportunities of the island can be utilized to the best possible advant- 1 was very much struck by the ex- celent character both of the insular po'ice and of the Porto Rican regt- ment. They are both of them bodies that reflect credit upon the American administration of the island. The insular police are under the local Porto Rican government. The Porto Rican regiment of troops must be ap- propriated for by congress. I earn- estly hope that this body will be kept permanent. There should certainly be troops in the island, and it is wise that these troops should be them- . selves native Porto Ricans. It would be from every standpoint a mistake not to perpetuate this regiment. There is a matter to which I wish to call your attention, and that is the that this will be done. I wee how sult from of ple of they are be they are making rapid & done, and our recognition for wha! can citizenship. senate confirms the nominattons of Under the wise administration of and council, in the present governor made st have complete and absolute auton: ony in all their municipal govern- ments, the only power over them possessed by the insular government being that of removing corrupt or in- competent municipals. It is not a power with which it would be safe, for the sake of the island itself to dis- pense at present. The lower house is absolutely elective, while the up- per house is appointive. This scheme is working well; no injustice of any kiod results from it, and great bene- fit to the island, and it should cer- tainly not be changed at this time, The machinery of the elections is ad- ministered entierely by the Porto Rican people themselves, the gov- ernor and council keeping only such ork that has | | mittee on ur flag, the path of orderly liberty. Surely ‘we should show our appreciation of them, our pride in what they have re in éxtending has thus been done, by granting them full Ameri- supervision as is necessary in order to insure an orderly election. Any protest as to electoral frauds is set- tled in the courts. Here again it would not be.safe to make any change in the present system, All the insular governments should be placed in one bureau, either in the department of war or the dapart- ment of State. It is a mistake not so to arrange our handling of these island at Washington as to be able to take advantage of the experience gained in one, when dealing with the problems that from time to time arise in another. In conclusion let me express my admiration for the work done by the congress when it enacted the law under which the isl i I could not em: | oe eane 8 tow Oelee bark at San Juan because the harbor | has not been dredged out and can! not receive an American battle ship. | I do not think this fact creditable to, a nation, and I earnestly hope that) would be wdministered. After seeing the is- land personally, and after five years’ experience in connection with its ad- ministration, it is but fair to those who devised this law to say that it well-nigh impossible to have devised any other which in the actual working would have accom- plished better results, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. SMOOT CASE IN SENATE, Senator Burrows Calls up Resolue tion Declaring Seat of Mormon Apostle Vacant. Washington, Dec. 11.—Senator Bur- rows, chairman of the senate com- privileges and elections called up Tuesday the resolution de- claring that Hon. Reed Smoot is not entitled to a seat as senator from Utah and addressed the senate on that subject. Senator Burrows said there had been no proof submitted to sustain the alle- gation that Mr. Smoot is a polygamist, adding that the recommendation of the committee on privileges and elections in favor of declaring vacant the seat of the Utah senator is not based on such charges, Mr. Burrow’s impeachment was based entirely upon the connection of Mr. Smoot with the governing body of the church consisting of the presi- dency and the twelve apostles. He referred to this body as a “heirarchy,” and said it dominates the state of Utah, holding practically every of- ficial position in the state govern- ment. Senator Burrows concluded as fol- oath of hostility to the American na- tion—I submit that such an organiza- sentative In the senate of the Unt States.” Electrical Workers Strike. 2,500 members of the Industrial Worke-s of the World, employed at three discharged. men, went back. the works Tuesday morning, but & made no demonstration, eee ~ OOSS 0 THAN 0 COSCO HSTIA50 0000 S555550 0000 tion is not-entitled to have its repre-' Schenectady, N. Y., Dec. 11.—The 9 o'clock walked out in @ body, They | AD PERHAPS RRR ee You are in doubt ‘about what to buy for a Christmas Present We will offer a List that is Sensible and Handsome as well as Useful. is MNLF) SSGe DALAM) aemepan Musie cabinets and racks from $2.00 $8.50 Ladies desks from $5 00 to $15.00 Plate racks from $1,25 to $2.50 The famous Bissill carpet sweeper at $2 50 to $4.00 We are showing an elegant line of Library tables, finely finished and none better made at from $5 to $22 Gunn Sectional Book Cases: the best on the market. RUGS We have a largé line of small rugs from 18x36 inches to 3x6 feet. This is a sample line and we are able to offer regular $2.50 and $3.00 rugs at $2 00; $4.00 rugs at $2.50; $4.50 rugs at $3.25 ; $6.00 rugs at $4.50 ; $10 rugs at $7.50 Sam: We have a most elegant line of couches, fe) u Cc h es davenports and parlor furniture, at a price to ® fit any puree. Pedestals, Roman chairs and taboretts. We have a lot of the most conven- ient and handsome kitchen cabinets we have ever shown. What could please the good wife better, from $3.75 to $22.50 -- PICTURES. A large assortment of pictures to .szlect from. Price 10c to $2.50, all of them framed ready to hang-on your wall. We also carry 100 styles in pic- ture mouldings and have one man doing nothing else this December but make frames. Bring your pictures and have them framed. Couch Covers from $1.25 up. Portiers from $1 up to $8.50 the pair. Easels and Screens. rere noring fbenatifal ling of In fact you can not go amiss in our large store if you want to find a suitable Christmas present. As we told you once before, we bought all the furniture and carpets from the Hotel Ross. We have some of that stock still left, which we are selling at a great bargain; $4.50 iron beds good as new at $2.50; springs, dressers comodes, fine large well made wood beds at $1.00, center tables, wardrobes, etc. We invite you to this feast of good things, County Court Proceedings. | Legislature Meets January 2nd. South of Spruce Proceedings of the county court} The “blue book” says initechap-| Rev Riley filled his regular for Wednesday andThureday. Mon- day and Tueeday’s proceedings were published last week: Cost bills against river drainage Diat. No. 1 allowed as follows: John B. Egger, $119.35; Lillie J. Wasson, $66.80; Andrew Jackson, $87.80; C. M. Barkley, clerk, $77.00. School loan of J. H. Deaton order- od foreclosed. meete on each odd-numbered year on | Sunday the “first Wednesday alte Monday in January.” Theconstite-| addition to hie house. and night. Wednesday after the first day of Cleave Hunter and January. The first day of January | made a business trip to Bu 8 number of legislators bave written ieape bench eniet . Mingo, R F Worhage; Grand River, MF Tabler; Deer Creek, J W Allen; ter on the general aseombly that it | ments at the M. E. church of Sprace morning befirst| W. G. Atkeson is building a new. tlon says that it mets on the first Mesers, Green Hoys, Loctan Polley, (5) rs =