The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, August 8, 1907, Page 2

ocratic candidate oe ee The Butler Weekly Times’ Printed on Thursday of each week. caneesntasligsisiivannaneelod inane reontiaeatine J.D. AL-LES, Eatsor and Prop. Eatered at the postoffice of Butler, Mo., a8 eecond-class mail matter. HIGHER ASSESSMENT. With Bates county p sessed at less than of ite cash value and a large amoant not at all, is is no wonder that sufficient revenue is nut raised topay the necessary expenses of the county. There isa remedy. Raise the entire valuation at least 25 per cent and come somewhat nearer to complying with the law.—Record. The Record a: yom 8 —_ truthfal —— , Straight to tl point. Ten or twelve Nar ago the assessed valuation of Bates county Wasright eee ten million —o Since the necessary running ex- penses of the county have increased enormously. The lands of the coun- ty have increased from $15 and $25 per acre to $35 and $60 per acreand still the assessed valuation of the county remains t around the ten million mark, There te something radically wrong in that condition. Property should be assessed the per cent agreed on of the actual cash value as it is to-day and not what it was worth ten or fifteen years ago. COUNTY INFIRMARY. Every newspaper in the county has given ite endorsement to the propos!- tion to build a new county infirmary and to vote a special levy for allmit- ed number of years to pay for same. We have interviewed a large number of citizens on the subject, throughout the county, and we yet have one to find to oppose it. Such a public butlding is so badly needed, and ap- pearls 80 strongly to the humanita- rian side of our natures, that we do not believe any good citizen, who thoroughly understands the subject will vote agatinst It. Tur Times suggests that a petition be gotten up and presented to the county court asking that body to call a special election to vote on the proposition. a el POSSESSES ELEMENTS OF STRENGTA as- The friends of Judge W. W. Graves do not construe as an absolute refus- al, his reluctance to become the Dem- While the the state State which is constantly growing despite the industrious booming of avowed candidates. Judge Graves | possesses more elements of strength ‘han any one whose name’ has been yet mentioned and should he at the proper time subordinate his personal wishes to the demande of those who see in him the strongest possible can- didate, there would be little doubt of his nomination and none at all of his election.—Henry Co. Democrat. Cee) Nofault could be found with “yo ernor itin the discharge of his duty hesaw fit to remove an appointeefor the good of the service. When the governor appoints two police com missioners, who, with the mayor, eonsttutes the board, and instructs that board to investigate the chief of police and his conduct of the depart- ment, then the board becomes in the neture of acourt, and each commis sioner {s on his honor bound to give the accueed a fair and impartial hear- ing, and the verdict must be based upon the evidence heard. The com- missioners are the sole judges. For the governor to remove a commis- sioner, because he refused to convict against the evidence in his judgment, before the verdict 1s given, is an out- rage on decency, an assumption of arbitrary power, which should not be given to any One man under our constitution, does away with the sanctity of our courte, and permits an arrogant, self-willed, self-righteous executive to assume the powers of a dictator, which is abhorent to every {dea of afree born American citizen. By his acts the governor attempted to blacken the reputation of an hon- orable citizen, who, if the testimony of the best citizens of Kaneas City are to be believed, stands as high for robity jin that community, as Mr. ‘olk ever did in his community. ——- The Kansas City ministers took a hand, orrather volcein the police shake up of that clty and censured Governor Folk from the pulpits on Sunday last for his arbitrary remov- al of Commissioner Rozelle. One min- {eter declared that “A people's idol {e shadowed and distrust will hence- forth attend the governors officlal acts’ Another sald “Too much |euccess has been known to stimulate some mento a dangerous bellef in Harness, Buggies, Farm Wagons, As_we carry the largest and best stock of Harness, Saddlery and Vehicles in the county, you cannot afford to buy without seeing us and getting our prices. Our Harness are all made at home from first-class stock and are sure to please you. The Sayers & Scovill and Columbia Vehic- les are'the best sold. They have Quality, Style and Finish combined, or if you want a strictly high class vehicle at a medium price, be sure and buy a Sayers & Scovill or Columbia. We also carry a full stock of good buggies for less money. We also have a car of Milburn Farm Wagons used and recommended by the U. S. Government. Be sure and examine these wagons before buying. We also sell Red Rope and Rubber Roofing, Axle Grease, Harness Oil, ete. Tents for Sale or Reni. A number of second-hand vehicles and har- ness for sale at all times. _Come and see us, we appreciate your trade and will treat you right. |McFarland & Sons. | Tin Talk From a Tinner. | to the Tin Business, ve are worth ment a ees their own infalibility. They come to) i= hold shat when once have acted like trend, all in high missioner Frank DR. 6, Y. SALMON IS DEAD, }} Ciinton, Mo, Aug 4—Dr. YouogSalmon, who was a partner the Salmon & Salmon bank which|] fatled here two years ago, died this morning at 8:55 o’clock. He was80 years old. ‘ The failure of the bank and his eu! rally. He had been in feeble condi- tion at the time of the failure. He ra cae more — afterward. stro! occurring at short intervals left him helpless and speechless. To all friends who called to express sympathy, he could only nod his to show he understood their words, and often gave way to tears. THE FORMATION OF THE BANK Dr. Salmon formed the bank under thename of Salmon & Stone in 1866, in com th D. C. Stone.’ This was eu in 1874 by Salmon & Salmon, wherein his brother, Major H. W. Salmon, was his partner. bank dealt largely in cattle ventures, and thie eventually caused its failure in June, 1905. Dr. Salmon had for ald little attention to the Pi ank’s affairs, sting implicity tn TM ‘Cuoey, she hie son-in-law, bank’s manager. At the time of the failure Dr. Sal- mon was rapidly becoming infirm and his memory was not clear as t» various transactions. It isconceded eaey that he was ignorant of the nk’s{nsolvency, Hewas, however, indicted for recelving deposits and the cases are atill pending in the Henry county circuit court CASEY PLEADED GUILTY, BROTHER CONVICTED, T. M. Casey pleaded gitlty to charges and was sent to the Missouri penitentiary for five years. He is therenow. Harvey Salmon wascon- victed in Wareaw, Mo., last April and sentenced to three years in pris- on. The case has not come up for final hearing in the higher courts yet. Dr. G. Y. Salmon was born in South Carolina, June 27, 1827, and came with his father to Morgan county, Missouri, in 1840. Hestudi- ed medicine with a physician in Ver- sallles, afterwards taking a course in the Loutaville Medical college, and in 1847 commenced practicing {n Clin- ton. After the war he turned his at- tention to live stock and then eatab- lehed the Salmon & Stone bank. Dr. Salmon’s widow, who survives him, is the daughter of “Parson” L. C Marvin, speaker of the Missouri house of representatives, in 1862, There are also two daughters, Mra. T. M. Casey and Mrs. Robert M Tamblyn, of Kansas City, and two sons, Young Salmon, of Portland, Ore., and Frank M. Salmon, of St. Louis, NEW DRAINAGE DISTRICT. On Grand River, Jointly Between ‘Cass and Bates Counties. Bates county court was pet{tloned this week to take the preliminary steps to form a drainage district in thetirand River bottoms, eps tion with Cass county, by the land owners of the district. About30,000 acres of overflow land will beeffected, abouttwo thirds of which lies inCaes county, and that county court has already passed favorably uponitand appointed two temporary commis- sioners to view the land and vote upon the practicability of the plan. Bates county court will appointa commissioner to meet with the Cass county commissioners. Charley Fix, of the Prairie City neighborhood, was in town to-day, pa Sg large draft horse, and the animal’s acpearance indicated that it was a hot experi- ence. Mr. Fix stated thas the corn was very fine in his locality, in spots. With suitable weather most of {6 will Held. Taken thecoun- +y over, the crop promises as well in Bates county as an time.—Review, Rich From 1. M. the mari of Miss Lula Stark and nised ‘Sedat Monday, "A grand al 1» A infair was held at Mr. and Mrs, Mc- wo learn of here at this | Sdlcted to ae Boal Walker-McKibben’s | Our business demands extensive alterations in the interior of f — our store in order to care for our increasing trade. In order to do so with as little inconvenience as possible we have decided to place on sale a lot of goods, so that there will be less moving to do. SOON IT WILL BE TIME FOR Now is a good time to pick up bargains to. fit out the school | children. We have taken all the remnants and short lengths and put | SCHOOL. them on our REMNANT COUNTER at great bargains. Remnants of Ginghams, Wash Goods, Wool Goods, Shirtings, Percales, Table Linens, Muslins, Sheetings, Tickings, Denims, Silks, Etc. 12 1-2c White Duck for 10c 25c Fancy White Goods for 15c 50c Dress Linen for 35c 50c Bonnets for 35c 35c Bonnets for 20c. 45c White Wash Silks 35c 50c Fancy Wash Silks 35c Misses 10c White Hose 5c nee Mens Munsing Union Suits 20 per cent off We are running a special lot of TRUNKS at $5 during this sale. Walker-McKibben Eggs taken same as cash. ; Ask for Buster Brown School Shoes. Everybody’s Store. Order of Publication. STATE OF MISSOURI, County of Bates. ‘In the Circuit Court, October Vacation Anpnet 6th, 1907. Beech Rosier, intiff, ve. J. L, Rosier, Defendant. Order of Publication. Now at this day comes the plaintiff herein, b; her attorney, W. O. Jackson, and files her peti- jon and vit, alleging, among other that defendant, J, L. ier, le @ non-resident the liasouri of ; Whereupon, it is ordered By the clerk in vacation, that said defendant notified b; publication Hat Bap hd has reed ry suit against court, \< eral nat of ‘which is to obtain a decree of divorce on the that defendant has been guilty of such ities as ——— the con- ition of this plaintiff intolerable in this, that all di thelr married life, defendant would leave plaintiff for months at atime without s reasonable cause, That E before eit alistel term, i907. In| Su - Whether Buying or Selling Remember that a square deal is the first essen- tiatof the transaction—don’t fail to look this fact squarely in the face. We give you a square deal both ways. We have been in the business long enough to know what we are talking about. Our bargains are bargains, not “Sacrifice Sales.” We have a good bargain in all old WHEAT - FLOUR. Now is the time to buy a few hundred pounds of old wheat flour, enough to tide over the new wheat season. . Liberty Bell flour $1.25 per 50 Ib sack Our Standard high patent $1.20 50 Ib sack Table apricots 15c Sib can Table pears 10c 3ib'can \ Hulled corn, real old fashion hominy 10c Hominy 31b can’ 10c : Egg plums 16c 3ib ‘can Large can-salmon 2 for 25c Bargains in dried fruit;