The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 15, 1910, Page 5

Doll-Carts Drums Furniture Sewing Horses Iron Toys South Side Square Bible Made Election Void. Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 12.—Because the “drys” of Powell county, Ken- tucky, used the Bible as an emblem on their ballots in a recent local option election and carried the county, the state court of appeals has declared the election void. On each ballot was the picture of an open book with the words “Holy | Bible” under it. The “‘wets,”’ for an emblem, used the picture of a whisky bottle and a glass out of which pro- truded the head of a snake. At the first trial witnesses testified that they were told that if they want- ed to go to heaven they should make The Bazar Books Stationery Toilet Articles Novelties Notions, etc A Holiday Stock that is LET US SHOW YOU Butler Mo. | their mark under the Bible. One/o’clock tomorrow morning with a/ |said he desired to vote ‘‘wet,’’ but | feared if he did not heed the sign of ithe Bible that the Almighty would | wreak vengeance upon him. satisfactory guaranteed free capital site and building, has stirred Okla- homa City to prevent possible loss of In the opinion ‘handed down it js | the capital itself. A new plan is be- said a statute prohibits the use of the | "& put together for presentation to Bible as an emblem on election bal- | the Senate committee. It involves a) lots. site northwest of town to embrace if| ae possible not less than one thousand : acres of land, most of it to come from May Lose Capital After All. | private holdings. This site is only | | Oklahoma City, Ok., Dec. 9.—The two miles nearer Oklahoma City than | ultimatum of the senate capital loca-; Putnam City, which apparently has} tion committee that final adjournment | been put out of the running. It is | of the legislature will take place forth- | not believed that ‘he new proposition | | with without capital removal unless | will meet with the requirements de-| Oklahoma City comes forward by 10| manded by the senate committee. Consolidated Statement of the Financial Condition of the Missouri State Bank and Walton Trust Company At the close of business Bank Commissioner of Missouri. Loans and Personal Security Farm Mortgage Loans Capital Stock paid up Surplus Fund and Profits (earned).. OF BUTLER, MISSOURI on November 10, 1910, as reported officially to the RESOURCES Sea beeed sae enunberrsoearrroreeseceere $212,711.81 . 337,078.49 928.82 12,128.74 | ed, | law is out of the question, | interruptions. WOULD AMEND LW ‘That Cold Room | FIGHTS FOR A REVISION OF THE PRESENT TARIFF AT ONCE. CUMMINS TALKS FULL REVISION The lowa Senator Wants the Law Amended Section by Section— Duties Now Excessive and Inexcus able He Claims—Was Interrupted. Washington, Dec. 14,—Contendin: that the present tariff law imposes ex cessive duties and that the country al large demands ils amendment, Senatoi Cummins of lowa delivered a speec! | in the senate in advocacy of his reso lution limiting the power of amend ment of bills dealing with the separ ate schedules of the law Che speech was the first attack o the session of the Payne-Aldrich lay } and it received careful attention rhe lowa senator disavowed any in | tention of opening up a general tarii discussion, Still, he found it difficult | to avoid a general expression on tarif | questions. ‘It is well known,” he said, “that consider excessive and innexcusabk | many of the duties levied by the law } of 1909 1 know also that many per sons believe the law should be amend In the recent political struggle did not hear a single utterance by : Republican that did not admit tha the law contains duties that ought tc be changed and that it is the duty o congress to act speedily.” Declaring, further, that under exist ing parliamentary usage in the hous: and senate the amendment of a tarit he con tended that the first step to be taier was the modification of the rules s¢ as to render it possible to amend ar individual provision of the law with out taking up the entire tariff ques en . “The real issue,” he said, “is wheth er we shall so amend our rules as t¢ permit the amendment of the law schedule by schedule.” Mr. Cummins had not proceeded fa until he was compelled to submit tc Aldrich, Hale, Lodge and Carter participated in the debate ASICK BOY WAS OVERLOOKED The Springfield Children’s Home De First in Variety €> Quality &» Fairest in Price | stroyed—43 Inmates Escape In- juries—Outside Fire Limits. Springfield, Mo., Dec. 14.—Flames which completely destroyed — the Springfield Children's home here burned to death Ralph Barnes, years old, who was in the sickroom of the home. While prayers were be i | ing said at 8 o'clock one of the chil | dren gave the alarm by crying fire ‘ and within half an hour the smoke and flames were so thick that it was impossible to remain in the building All the children, numbering about | 43, were in the prayer room and were taking out the front door. Attend ants and others carried out the 14 babies. The little Barnes boy was sick with the mumps in the sick room on the second floor. The matron of the home, Mrs. Alice Markley, said that with the exception of this one chiid she was sure all had been saved | The children’s home, a charitable in- stitution, is near the city limits in a! district where no fire plugs have been placed and only chemicals could be; used in the vain attempt to check the, flames Seeking Investments in Russia. St. Petersburg, Dec. 14.—John Hays Hammond, the American mining engi neer and promoter has arrived here He comes in the interest of a financial group to investigate the possibilities } for the investment of American capi tal in Russia. The proposals include! the construction of grain el | development of irrigation, lighting, street car service and the building ot sewers. itors, Canadians Visit University. Columbia, Mo., Dec. 14—Prof. James W. Robertson and John N. Armstrong! of the Royal commission on industrial | training and technical education, ap pointed by the Canadian parliament, | inspected the University of Missouri. They are gathering material on high | er education. Prof. Robertson is chairman of the Canadian commis sion. | Missouri Officer Charged With Crime. Macon, Mo., Dec. 14.—William A Weakley, circuit clerk of Macon coun ty, has been arrested on an informa tion charging embezzlement of «schoo! 37,303.36 4,000.00 152,796.86 $756,948.08 $110,000.00 105,897.12 .. 511,050.96 30,000.00 , * Het $4,102.95. funds. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bond. The information charges that Weakley converted tc his own use $300 paid as a fine. To Shut Out Bucket Shops. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. months in jail or a fine of $500 is the penalty provided by a new ordinance for anyone who operates a bucket shop or patronizes one in Los Angeles county. The penalty also extends to any person who rents offices for buck et shop purposes. Missouri Election Expenses. St. Louis, Dec. 14—Statements made by state committees show that the Democrats received $42,459.21 and spent $41,192.12. 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We have just received a fresh ‘stock of the newest Perfumes These goods are wonders and have given best satisfaction, Always read or work with your back to the light. As soon as the least smarting or discomfort is ex- perienced abandon the work, and rest the eyes by shutting them and placing a soft handkerchief soaked in rose water over them. Keep this on for ten minutes and the benefit will be much appreciated. Do not read in trains and trolleys. The impossibility of keeping the book steady is most trying to the eyes. Bathe the eyes every night with the following eye-lotion, and should any Any odor you prefer at 90¢ an oz. They satisfy because they last during the day immediately rinse them with the same lotion. Take one ounce of boric acid and dissolve in a pint of boiling water. When thoroughly dissolved, bottle and use as required. CLAY’S Prescription Drug Store NORTH SIDE SQUARE. “The right place."’ 50 Boxes Xmas Oranges 50 BOXES SUNKIST~—all sizes and prices cheaper than ever. 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