The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, June 20, 1907, Page 2

The Butler Weekly Times Printed on Thur=tay of exch week i. tivor and Prop EN i: tered at the ce of utler, Missouri, as @econd class mail matter. land every warrant iseved described, | eotte tions, when the s¥orn statemer s! and a balance struck. Any Hizh| of county clerk Weeks was bef ve| |School boy oughs to tell by study j shat body, stating correctly the) j ing the statement whore every penn} |indebtedness to the first of the enr-| | came from and how every cent was/rent month Was Judge Harper's jexpended. A man wo cannot un | unofficial figures more likely to be | derstand the etatemont, fs incompe-|correct than the officer’s figures ARE YOU BUYING RIGHT? | tent to discuss it, and he who will } not, but maliciously m'srepresents, fa unwort.y to be noticed MUST BE RESPONSIBLE. When the matter of diecussing the county's financial condition, as port- | raid by her financial statements was m-utioned, THe Limes readily agreed to anter Into the dissecting, in fact : ured that {t be done at this time * au i not wait for a political campaign ; an! then confuse the voter with | a saultiplicity of figures, as was done | tro years ago, But we expected the discussion to be conducted by the s ? R-pnbliiean papers, or by men of # > known standing selected for that) purpose. Lt appears that both the | = R publican-Prese and Record are hi ling behind anonymous contribu- tors, over the meaningless signatures “Uncle John,” “Old Farmer,” “Busi ness Man,” etc. The wildest state- The only possible discussion that can be had fs to point out wherein any money has been unlawfully ex- pended or extravagantly used. The items are there, set out in plain type, and if, in reading the list an item is found wherein a dollar has been misappropriated, or wrongfully or illegally expended, Tue Ties will assist In ferreting out the gullty offi- clal and in prosecuting bita But we must decline to worry our readers and Infl'ct the public with an explanation of this or that item, which can be strung out to the crack o’doom, or to try to correct the de- fects In the education of him who cannot understand. — WHY DID THEY DO IT? For the purpose of putting the matter squarely up to the Republi- can-Prese, so that {¢ need not floun- der in the labrynth of euppositions ‘and hypothests {6 is surrounding ft self with, Tue Trves will admit that the amount of warrants outstanding on the first day of January, 1907, was correctly reported in Judge Harper’s statement, which he had {n- corpo ated {n the grand jury report. Now will that paper state why the grand jury, pretending to give the “county indebtedness, in accordance with the {natructlons of the court,” go back four months, at the request of Judge Harper, to give a big in- | debtednese, before any money had been paid Into the treasury from tax m nts and most absurd premises are mde and no one can be held respon si'le. The claim made by “old farm- er’ in the Record, and commented on by us last week, simply to show to what extreme and untenable lengths they will go, in the hopes that some of the poison sown will find lodgment, ts a fair example. Tue Tinrs muet refuse to dignity these anonymous contributors with an answer, lest we might find our- selvesin the unenviable plight of hav: log conducted a discussion with a buffoon, an irresponsible crank, a te. lunatie or a Har. ong Furthermore, Tun Times has no ‘ {ntention of opentiug op a class in book-keeping. The financtal state- ment is made ous tn conformity of ‘ law; every’ item of recelpte set out, ooo WHAT LIBERTYBELL DID ; IN DAYS OF OLD, To uaty King GEORGE THE TYRANT BOLD, x |S WHAT LIBERTYBELL DOES IN THE PRESENT DAY To MOST OTHER FLOURS,THAT COME IN ITS/ WAY. 2 ah iH Liberty Bell is the best high grade patept flour in the mark- et. It has she quality thas makes good bread. It {s made from the best wheat money can buy, and {s clean, pure and and wholesome. There {s none better. It is so thorough- ly good that we commend it in the highest terms for the use of ail of our customers—we would not dare do that if it did not have the quality and purity that makes good. Because it does “make good” we can recommend it to everybody who wants the best in quality at the most reasonable price. Come in and let us convinca you in the good, old Missouri way—by showing you. Best of Everything. We will not only show you the best flour but the best of ev- erything to eat, and the prices are as low as the quality of the goods will allow—not cheap goods at cheap prices, but honest goods at honest prices. . | China and Queensware. | We are making a run on our china and queensware, and can give you anything you want in these lines at prices so low | that you could scarcely recognize it as a price. | Drop in and see us when you areintown. Weare here | for business and want your trade, and will always pay you the highest market price for your produce. Yours for a Square Deal, whose duty it was to keep the books? } Mr. Weeks’ statement was approved by the county court of which Judge Uarper was president. The Grand Jary report states that “it (the financial statement) conforms to the requirements of the law.” Then why did they go back four months to show a big indebtedness of $42,- 571.66 and fail and refuse to show at that time the collector had $30,- 432 60 of county money, which was paid over on the 15th of January? We submit that a fair minded man can draw bat one concluston from such evidence. That it was done designedly fur political effect. Its up to the Free Press Why did they do it? MAY BE FORCED. The mention of Judge Graves’ name for Governor found a surprising re- sponse over the state. From every section the Judge ts being importun- ed to become a candidate, Many of the bess posted politicians are urg- ing that he can come nearer uniting all factions of the party than any other man mentioned. With Judge Graves asa candidate there would beno talk ofone man party. No Folk and Anti-Folk; but a Demo cratic party, united, strong, invin- elble. Judge Graves has not even given the matter a serious thought. It is more than a year to the pri- martes and Judge Graves 1s devoting his attention to the duties of his of- fice of Supreme Judge. If forced to decide now he would become a can- didate to succeed himself on the Su- preme bench. But who can tell what ayear will bring forth? The pressure for him to become his party’s state standard bearer may beso great that he could not resist {t, and Judge Graves is a patriot. Waltand sce and keep cool. The Mayor and light committ-e have been havingall kinds of trouble with the lights the past week. The work of installing the new machinery hag hardly begun when friction de veloped, and A. 8. Weddle, superin- tendent and J. W. Rogers, engineer tendered their resignation, which were promptly accepted. W. E, Evans, a competent and experienced young electrician was offered the po- sition and accepted. A force of men have been at work installing the new machinery and expected to complete the job last night. Mr. Evans says that while the plant has been some- what run down, he expeces to have {sup to top notch ina short time and doesn’t apprehand any more serlous trouble. The light consum- ers and the public generally have been indulgent, knowlng that everything possible is being done by Mayor Owens and the light committee to straighten out the trouble and give good service. A dispatch from Washington City states that a head of lettuce was found on the local market that meas- ured more than 19 inches in diameter and weighed more than 3 pounds, here we others nearly as large, the 14 making 4 barrel full. Usually there are about 40 heads packed ina barrel. Ateature of the 4th of July cele- bration in Kansas City is a proposed reunion of those who votad for Lin- coln and Fremont, now living within @ radius of 100 miles of that city. Thinks Hogs Will Go Higher. Alex. Moorwood, a jar shipper to terday with cattle and h oe _ — = s all = < ave ship, out of that conn . “We are now looking around for the next largest size, sald Mr. He was married to Miss Josephine Starke, sister of ex-State Warden Starke and ex-County Clerk R. J. (Bud) Starke, on January 8th, 1886. He came to Bates county shortly af- terwards and owned and brought to a high state of cultivation and im- rovement & large farm east of Bal- lard, which post-office was named for him. and stock raiser for many years. He was an uncompromising Demo- crat, and an effective worker in his arty’s interest. He was appointed Younty Judge by Gov. Hardin in 1876 and was elected to a fall term in that office. He was elected Repre- sentative in 1880, and was elected State Senator in 1894. Both - lative offices he filled with abilit: and distinction. He started a ban! in Montrose, which heconducted from several years, but which failed o built & fine house in Montrose, which was destroyed by fire a few months ago. Judge Ballard was one of the prominent mi state for many owing to financial misfortune and fll- health he was compelled to retire for public life. He leaves a wife and sev- eral grown children, Dr. Ballard, of Ss. Joveph, being the oldest. "Baldwin lake, ser Nyhart, the on e, near Ny! other day, Ralph Hartwill Lied a frog, which, when dreseed, was found of Amsterdam, Missouri, who was in| to contain a snake in its stomach 22 }, Te- | inches jay Ay f actual measurement. ell vy] Weknow before tll and giving lore us, and we are prptearny & Moorwood. “It is hard to|*0 our readers. Are you getting satisfaction with every purchase? If not, we want to make your acquaintance. We can Satisfy you. SUMMER DRESS GOODS. Ladies, a word to you. We have the most complete stock of sum- mer dress goods we have ever shown, and it will be a pleasure to show them. The stock includes Lawns, Organdies, Dimities, India Linons, and in fact all the popular fabrics of this nature. Patterns are the very latest and the prices are the very lowest. Specials This Month, Beautiful 19¢ Batistes for - - - lie Choice 35c, 30c White Goods for - - 19¢ All India Linons reduced This Month 25c goods for - - : 20¢ 22 1-2c goods for - - 19¢ 20c¢ goods for - - - lie 18¢ goods for : - - lde 15¢ goods for - - - 12 1-2 12 1-2 goods for - - - 10c 20c white checked Nanisooks - l5e Ladies’ dress skirts 20 per cent. off. SUMMER FURNISHINGS. Shirts of style, Neckwear of taste, Hosiery plain and fancy; Straw Hats of all popular shapes and everything in the furnishing line for par- EVERYBODY’S STORE. BUTLER, Mo. Eggs Taken Same as Cash. Doctor W. F. Kuhns Suc- ceeds Doctor Woodson. Jefferson City, Mo., June 17 —Doe- tor W. F. Kuhns, head of the State Insane Asylam at Farmington, will accept 4 similar position at the State Asylum at St. Joseph. He was here to-day, and after a conference with Governor Folk, departed for St. Joseph. Doctor Kuhns said that he would not take charge of the St. Joseph institution, perhaps, until the middle of next month. The Board of Managers of the Farmington Asylum does not meet until July 10, 80 he cannot very well leave Farmington before that time, asa good many changes in the em ployes of that asylam have recently been made, to take effect July 1. There will be a new secretary, new steward and some changes among the women attendants, and for the head of the institution to leave at the same time, might result in detri- ment to the instisution. Be - Kuhns will succeed Doctor Woodson as head of the St. Joseph Asylum. Doctor Woodson’s resigna. tion was tendered to the Board of Managers last week, after he had been investigated and acquitted of conduct unbecoming one in his post- tion. It is not known here who will eucceed Doctor Kuhns at Farming- ton. Merchants in a town the etre of Butler and smaller are constantly be- {ng worked on fake advertising schemes, that never realize a dollar to the marchant or good to the town. Among them Is the free balloon ascen- sion to attract a crowd. We hed one in Butler Monday evening, liber- ally advertised, and ff it attracted a farmer ora customer to the town, no Onecouldtell it It was agreat treat to the town kids, however, and from that view was a success. When next we want to furnish diversion for the kids, don’t lets work it in the name of advertising. It tends to lower and diacreult legitimate advertising. J. A. Trumbell, carpenter, painter and musician, departed for Butler yesterday noon to make some calcu- lations on the mammoth auditorium _be erected tm Central — Park, with a seating capacity of 5,000 people. He thinks Rich Hill would become @ second Kansas Ci: and the merchants would be una to attend to the business this enter. prise would occasion. It surely isa complicated echeme—or air castle, we don’t know which —Rich Hill Trib- une. He was a successful farmer stringency in money markets He ears, but of late, Frog and Snake Story. ee | j JUST TRY US is a true story, because pledged us to secrec: nature of a And we will convince you that we have the shoes that have the style, durability and fit. THAT’S ALL WE ASK. (eS, Tee, WEE ees, we We, A, eT, ee, Se, ARE BETTER. , HIRAM: NICHOLS, The Shoe Man. J