The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 12, 1912, Page 9

—___—_—Celenel-Roosevelt; admitted after his ANTON LAW FAL ~~ nanoe Fallacious. . Yas Had. No Effect on the Criminal Element, While Law-Abiding Citl- zens Are Left. Without Means of Protecting Themselves. 0S ene New York.—One year has passed since the “Sullivan law,” aimed to Prevent the carrying of conccaled weapons, became a law, and, as was Predicted a year ago, the law proved an utter fallure. Crooks and other Oriminals continued to carry con. Cealed arms in spite of the law, which fell heavily only upon a number of law-abiding citizens who were the pos- Sessors of arms for protection and neglected to get rid of them before the law became effective. In other words, the law merely had the effect of depriving the law-abiding ¢itizens of their means of protection, while the criminals, against whom they tried to protect themselves; were left in possession of their weapons. According to the annual report of the coroner, jist tssued, there were 106 homictttes by shooting during the fast twélvs. months In Manhattan, only two les#.tham in 1910, when the high- water ‘mark in the number of homi- Gides by shooting was reached. In eighteen of tHese cases the circum: stances did not call for an arrest, while: in eighty-eight cases arrests were clearly in order: As a matter of fact, however, arrests were made only in thirty-seven of the cases, leav- ing fifty-one cases in which no ar fests were made. 5% Under the Sullivan law it ie illega! for any dealer to sell a pistol or other dangerous weapon prescribed by the law to any person not in possession of a license for owning and carrying such weapons, In spite of this fact it is estimated that during the last twelve months more than 5,000 revolv- ers were sold by dealers and pawn- brokers in this city in yiolation of the law, ~ John Schrank, the man who shot arrest that he had bought the revolver from which the shot was fired in a shop on Broadway, near Canal street, in this city. Another significant fea- ture is that’ gang fights in which pis- tols were used were. more frequent during the“ last twelve months than ever before. This clearly shows that the lawleag, element paid no attention to the law and evaded the enforce- ment of it, while the law-abiding citi- zens suffered, just as had been pre- dicted. “jigs, 5 ANCIENT FRESCOES RESTORED New York Engineer Finds ‘Them in Florence Church—One of Subjects Is “Massacre of Innocents.” Florence.—Eugenio Campani, who was engaged in engineering work on -the New York subway, is supervising the restoration of the church of Santa Maria Novella. He has made an in- teresting discovery in the Rucellai chapel. Frescoes were found on both sides, and while there has been no decision on the identity of the artist as yet, the date of the fresco is ac- scribed to the-end of the thirteenth century. The subjects of the frescoes so far revealed are the “Massacre of the Innocents” and “The Crucifixion.” * The Lyceum Club for ‘Women opened its season with a reception in honor of Fraulein Dr. Schutte of Leipzig. Among those who are to spend the winter in Florence are Rear. Admiral William T. Swinburne, U. S. N,, and his family. The first “at home” of the season ‘was given by Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory Smith at the Villa Bel Riposo. Among their guests were Sir George and Lady Ida Sitell and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bartlett. Among the arrivals here are Lieut Col. Graham D. Fitch, Engineer corps, U. S. A., of Boston, and his family, and Mr. and Mrs. George S. Morse and family of California. FIND VALUABLES IN GARBAGE = Bmati Fortunes Gathered In by Col- tectors in London—Rings, Money and Other Things Found. London.—“London’s ash barrels and garbage receptacles contain small fortunes in. valuables every wéek,” said an official of the London county council’s destructor works at Fulham. “During the week-end in- quirtes have been made at the council offices about a gold penknife, a dia- mond ring and a valuable cut glass decanter which are all supposed to have found their way into the gar- bage boxes of houses in the West End. “Many of the curios and valuable finds are never inquired for and are onty preserved because of the watch- ful‘eye of the refuse collector. The sorters come across queer finds at times, although the West End ash rakers often appropriate the valua- plea before our collectors arrive. “I. heard some time ago of one of these persons who found a chatelaine bag in which were a set of false Trial in New York Shows. Ordi-| SUSPENDED ON AN. ICEBERG Most Thrilling Escape in the History . Of Arctic Exploration Told by Explorer. a: pts London.—"This is the most remark- able escape from imminent danger. in the whole annal of Arctic adventures,” said Sir Clement Markham, the ex- Diorer, in describing a thrilling inct- || dent te illustrate a lecture on icebergs before the Royal Societies’ club re- cently. It concerned, he said, their steam || tender, the Intrepid, commanded’ by Lieut. J. B. Caton. A vast floe drove her against a berg with a frightful crash. Destruction seemed - certain, when the little vessel was seen to rise from the floating floe running ten feet above the bulwark, then the piled up mass from the floe sank down, leav- ing the ship suspended on the side of the berg, ‘her only supports to keep’ her stationary in this dangerous posi- tion being two small wedge pieces, one at the stern and the other at the bow. She was in imminent danger of falling over on her broadside from, that height. The boats had been got out, but they were smashed to pieces by the ice. Three times the ice floe pressed against the berg and with the boats gone the loss of the ship would have entailed that of all on board. Sud- denly the pressure eased off and the Intrepid was launched into the sea from her lofty position, without in- jury. Lieutenant Caton and others had walked under her keel while she was suspended on the side of the ice- berg. The present Admiral Sir V. Vesey Hamilton is the only survivor of those who were actually on board her at the time. PAYS FOR OLD FLATIRONS| Former Servant Girl, Now Married and Well-to-Do, Remits a One- | Dollar Bill. Sioux Falls, S. D.—The “conscience | fund” of the family of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Albert, living in Lyman county, has been enriched to the extent of a/| one dollar bill as the result of an in- cident which occurred about twenty | years ago and which had long since iis in the Albert | kitchen twenty years ago were a set} of plated flatirons. During the win-/| ter, when the house-was heated by a base-burner stove, Mrs. Albert em- ployed a hired girl. ,The girl in doing an froning thought the kitchen stove too slow and dumped the flatirons upon the coais in the base burner. In a few minutes the irons were melted | to such an extent as to ruin them. | In the spring the girl left and Mrs. Albert had forgotten her until a few days ago, when she was surprised to/| receive a letter from a California town containing a one dollar bill. The letter and money were from her hired girl of twenty years ago, the girl now being married and quite wealthy. In the letter she stated that her conscience had troubled her dur- ing the intervening years because the flatirons were ruined through her carelessness. She stated further that she wanted to make good the loss and believed one dollar would replace the irons now. RICH BOY WON’T STAY HOME Threatens Suicide if Returned to His Parents—Juvenile Court Puzzled. Washington.—Twelve-year-old Aaron Bregman for three days has defied the juvenile court. . Although his father is well to do, Aaron was said to have persisted in going about in rags and was charged with trading on the credulity of the sympathetic theater crowds. His father had punished him for staying out late, and when arrested for peddling without a license he re- A most excellent time to open an account with a clean, strong, growing bank. A good place to deposit your Christmas money. A Christmas present that will benefit and be appreciated—one of those small bronze steel safes can be had by depositing one dollar with The PEOPLES BANE THE BANK ON WHICH YOU CAN ALWAYS BANK. BUTLER, MO. ENGLISH CLERGY POOR PAID | Only Nineteen Ministers of Glouces- | ter Are Paid Over $2,000 a Year— Endowment System Faulty. London.—“Only 19 of the clergy in the diocese of Gloucester receive $2,000 a year, or, in other words, only 19 are as valuable as an ordinary member of parliament,” said J. D, Birchall at a | conference of the Church of England Men's society at Leeds recently. The <= Lconfetence. was_discussing the remu- neration of clergymen. Another speaker said it was wrong that one man should receive $15,000 a year for three months’ duty and a, house to live in while others were receiving such poor stipends, The archbishop of Yord said that the endowment system of the Church of England was full of old abuses. | Nothing but Parliament and a long process of lobbying and agitation can procure the desired reforms, he said. ‘ BOY HURT BY POWDER BLAST From Automobile Causes Fatal Injury to a “Newsle.” Heat Hammond, ty, his life. worth of gunpowder and put it in his pocket. While he was warming his hands in front of a powerful head- light on an automobile the heat from the light converged on the powder and | it exploded. The boy was so burned | that he cannot live. Public Sale, Having sold my farm I willsell at public auction at my residencé 44 miles south east of Butler and opposite Black school house on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1912, the following described property: Horses—1 mare 8 years old in foal, 1 yearling horse colt. fused to be paroled in the custody of his parents, announcing that he would commit suicide before returning home. Two days in the house of detention did not alter his attitude, and even when his mother fainted in court he would not weaken. Judge DeLacy, fearing that the lad in a spirit of braggadocio, might at- tempt to injure himself if ordered to accompany his parents, turned him over to the Children’s Guardians. They are now seeking a way out of the situation. EAGLES FIGHT; ONE CAUGHT Huge Birds Wage Terrific Battle in Midalr—Both Fall on Ranch. - Santa Rosa, Cal—A short distance 5 Head of Cattle—2 extra good milch cows freeh soon, 1 heifer to be fresh in spring, 2 heifer calves of good milk strain. 20 Head of Hogs—3 full blood brood sows, 1 thorough bred Duroc Jersey boar 1 year old, about 16 shoats weighing from 40 to 120 pounds. Some fine bred Plymoth Rock Chickens * At Private Sale—1 extra good jack 7 years old, 1 extra good 3 year old jenny. These animals will be offered at private sale on day of sale. : Farm Implements—1 Jaynes. from the city the unusual spectacle of a fierce battle in midair between two big eagles attracted considerable at- tention on the R. L. Crane ranch. All of a sudden the eagles fell to the ground .and Leslie ran up and stran- gled one and dragged it away. The eagle seven feet from tip to tip. WIFE IS TOO BEAUTIFUL Jersey Man Said to Have Slashed His Helpmeet’s Dress to Keep Her Indoors, Jersey City, N. J.—Because his wife, |drawing 6 per cent if paid when middle-aged and cent discount for cash. No prop- erty gang plow good as new, 1 stalk cutter, 2section harrow and other implements and household furniture too numerous to men: Some. heavy hedge posts, abouts 400 bushels of corn in crib, { big rick of flax straw. Ladies Aid will serve lunch. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. a. m. Terms—All sums of $10 and ander cash, over $10 @ credit of 12 months will be given on note due, if not paid: when due to w 8 per cent from date. 2 per to be removed until settled GEORGE PALM, Con. C. BE. Roppiss, Aictioneer. M. ©. Wricox, Clerk. Headlight | Ind.—A_ peculiar acel- | dent will cost twelve-year-old Parker | Tipton, a newsboy of Madison coun. | Parker bought five cents’ | ‘Lawyers Dominate Legislative | Roster. Jefferson City, Mo., Dec. 8.—The official roster of the next General As- ‘sembly, just issued by Cornelius Roach, Secretary of State, reveals jthat lawyers prevail in the two | bodies. There are forty-nine members who | follow that profession. Farmers come inext with thirty-nine. There are five druggists, seven merchants, eight real estate men, eight doctors, one editor, four school teachers, four re- tired farmers, two bankers and two ministers. | lawyers, three doctors and only three |farmers. In the House farmers lead with thirty-six, and lawyers come jnext with thirty-three. There are i five physicians in this branch. The ;two ministers in the House are Dr. George Lloyd, 2649 Accomac street. St. Louis, and David F. Adams of Falcon, Laclede county. Both are | Democrats, On joint ballot there will be 138 | Democrats, thirty-seven Republicans jand one Progressive, J. H. Somer- i ville of Mercer county. The Demo- | cratic majority is 100. j In the Senate there are sixteen! In the House there are 113 Demo- ‘rats, twenty-eight Republicans and ,one Progressive. The- Democratic majority there is 84. There are, twenty-five Democrats in the Senate and only nine Republi- cans. The Democratic majority is 16. The Legislature will convene Janu- ary 8, organize and then listen to the farewell message of Gov. Hadley. The inauguratlon of Gov.-elect Major will take place January 13 and that night will be the inaugural ball. Applicants to the various positions in the Senate and House are begin- ning to be numerous. right thing for the right Full of new ideas! person. “Big Doll” and a See Our Beautiful Christmas | DISPLAY You cannot find a better place to get just the Our Toys are all new and up-to-the- minute. Come and be convinced. We will be glad to show them to you. With Each 25° Purchase you will be given one chance on 42 piece Haviland Dinner Set at < “Tacketts Racket BUTLER, MO. NORTH SIDE SQUARE oie