The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, May 29, 1913, Page 2

Supreme Judge Graves Has a Painful Experience with Honey Bees WANTED—Man Experienced in the Art of Hiving Bees. Apply to Supreme Judge W. W. Graves, Moreau drive Hereafter when there are any bees to hive Jidge W. W. Graves will let the other man do it. Judge Graves is a farmer, he admits that himself. He resides on a five-acre farm on the Moreau drive—that fact may be as- certained from the rural route direc- tory. But when it comes to harnes- sing bees Judge Graves admits he is a novice. The condition of his right arm plainly substantiates that. It all came about in this wise. Judge Graves was busy writing an opinion yesterday on—it is not well to go too far with a judge of the su- preme court. The telephone bell jingled and the judge inquired in a gentle way what was wanted. He ‘was advised that one of his hive of Buff Cochin bees had swarmed and he must come home immediately and look after them. “‘What’s the matter with Jim doing it?’ asked the judge. .-dim is the hired hand in the Graves menage. “Jim is afraid,’ was the reply. Then Judge Graves shut up his law books, wiped off his goosequill and between the street car lineand shanks legs he got there in a couple of hours time. The judge is afraid of nothing. He took off his coat and laid it down; he removed his hat and hung it on a saw-buck. He removed his—no that was as far as he yot in the removal line. Then he waded into the bunch of bees hanging on the tree. He scraped and shoved them into a sack. One of them resented being pinched on the leg and another objected to being herded into a sack, so they at- tacked the dignified judge of the Mis- souri supreme court and landed with four feet and a stinger onto his arm. The judge paid little attention to the stings until afier he got the bees all into their proper hive. Tnen he no- ticed a slight swelling on his arm. The slight swelling-soon expanded into a big swelling and before he reached the house it was about neces- sary to cut his shirt sleeve off to re- move the garment. So that is.one reason the distin- guished justice has use for an expert bee hiver. There may be other rea- sons, but fhey deal more particular with political bees rather than the honey variety.—Capital News. Thralls in Jail, Refuses to Talk Carthage, Mo., May 22,—John Thralls, who was brought to the county jail Wednesday night to be held on a charge of killing Edward Skelton, is nearly a nervous wreck. He refuses to talk, either to Jailer Weaver or to his fellow prisoners, but spends most of his time lying on a couch in the corridor, where he is detained. No one is allowed to visit him. Thralls’ brother, R. Thralls, of Webb City, and a brother-in-law from -Joplin called at the jail and sent a written message to the prisoner today telling him to “‘keep his mouth shut and not talk in regard tothe shooting.” As yet no attorney for the prisoner has called at the jail to consult with ‘city on Saturday evening,. May mh The Christian Endeavorers of ler secured some choice flowers and plants-and other decorations. ‘The tastily displayed, The Endeavor So- |: cieties of the County were well rep- resented and were greatly pleased ‘|with their reception and entertain- ment. At 8 o’clock the devotional service was ably led by Miss Nelle Smith of Butler. This was followed by a} unique address of welcome by Dr. C. H. Ticknor who substituted for E. E. Earsom of Butler. Response tothe feeling welcome was given by W. D, Whinery of Amoret, county presi- dent. After the appointment of com- mittees and some special music the address of the evening was delivered on Duty and a twentieth century pro- gram. Tnis address was delivered by the State President of the Chris- tian Endeavor Union, Frank Low, Jr., of Kansas City, Mo. It was a clarion call to Christian efficiency, faithful- ness and loyalty to Christ and the Church. A social hour with greet- ings and refreshments was greatly enjoyed by all present. On Sunday morning at seven o’clock a quiet hour service was held. The leader being Miss Isabel Watson of Rich Hill, Mo. Those who were there received an impetus and an up- lift for the day’s services. In the afternoon at 2:15 Miss Bon- nie Wolf of Virginia, Mo., presided. This service was enjoyed by all. Then came the reports of the various societies for the year. The special committee chosen to award the ban- ner to the society giving the best re- port of the work accomplished during the year, reported in favor of the Presbyterian C. E. of Butler. This makes the second consecutive year the banner-has been awarded this so- ciety. The nominating committee report- ed the following officers for the en- suing year who were elected by ac- climation: President, W. D. Whinery; Vice President, Miss Georgia Davis; Secretary, Miss Bonnie Wolf; Treas- urer, Mr. Leo Jones; Missionary Superintendent, Miss M. Barton; Junior Superintendent, Miss E. El- gert. After special music Miss B. Silvers of the Disciples Church of Butler gave a practical demonstration with her Juniors of a model Junior C. E. prayer service. This demon- stration was able and well received. The address of the afternoon which was on “Training’’ was eloquently given by Dr. C. H. Ticknor. Heem- phasized Bible reading and Bible study. This in order to Christian living and service. He said the per- sonal workers and perseverance in Christian work was the need of the hour. The devotional service in the even- ing at 6:45 was conducted by Rev. Post, the Disciple minister of Amoret. This was a good service. The Ep- worth Leagues of the M. E. Church and the M. E. South were present by special invitation. After a song by the male quartette Miss Bertha See- linger of Butler presided at the reg- ular hour and the object of Missionary Efficiency was discussed, We have heard many commendations and ex- pressions of gratitude for the knowl- edge received and the excellent way in which it was presented. We are sure that all who were there, and the Church was filled, will remember for him. Whoever is employed -as Thralls’ attorney, however, will be permitted to see him. According to Jailer Weaver, Thralls was considerably under the influence of liquor when brought to the jail. This is said to have a great deal to do with his nervous condition. To Contest for Office Come Lat File many days this service. At the Church service hour thenew officers were duly installed by the pastor.of the Church. The address of the evening on Fruit-bearing was given by. the Rev. G. E. Prewitt, pas- tor of the Disciple Church of Butler. It was an earnest, heart searching, colors. being red. and white were ot merit? George Bailey, 510 N. Maple Butler, Mo., says: “I suffered: ‘two years from severe attacks of lediney complaint. I had pains in the smal of my back that made me weak gn depressed, and I was very miserable in every way, when I procured Doan’s Kidney Pills. They gave me prompt relief and since then when] have used them the results have been satisfactory.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Butfalo, sole agents for the United States, _ Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other.—Advertisement. 32-2t IT is made of the highest unlit: materials. Unit Law Referendum Urged Jefferson City, Mo., May 25.— More than 1,000 names have been obtained to the petition that has been circulated in Jefferson City and Cole county, asking that the county-unit passed by the last General Assembly be submitted to a vote of the people at the election in November in 1914 under the referendum. Retail liquor dealers say they had no difficulty in getting the signers. Several hundred also have sigried the petitions for the submission of the “full crew”’ law. The petitions for the submission of the St. Louis “‘home-rule” act have been here only a few days and have not been signed extensively. The three propositions, with the proposed constitutional amendments submitted by the Legislature, will make a formidable list for voters-to consider at the next election. While no steps have been taken yet to that end, it is considered very likely that the ‘‘single-tax’’ amend- ment again will be submitted next year. Should this be done it will swamp every proposition on the con- stitutional-amendment ballot. G. O. P. Committee to Meet. Washington, May 26.—Leaders of the Republican party—members of the eXecutive committee of the nat- ional committee from twelve states— gathered here recently and laid pre- liminary plans for the congressional campaign of 1914 and the national po- litical battle of two years later to re- gain control of Congress and posses- sion of the White House. As a result, the Republican nation- al committee will meet sixty days aft- er the adjournment of the extra ses- sion of Congress, and an extraordi- nary Republican‘ national convention is expected not later than a year hence. Changes in the basis of rep- resentation in national conventions and reforms of methods of party pro- cedure, which have been subject to criticism, will be disposed of through these agencies. Close co-operation between the national and the congres- sional campaign committee was agreed upon. Here's a Joke on a Snake. Rockwood, Pa., May 26.—When Gibson Umstott, a farmer living near Cresaptown, Md., heard a peculiar noise on his.porch last evening he in- vestigated. Umstott was ster blacksnake in the act of swallow-]80me, ing a cast-orn rabbit which was painted in natural colors and had been used as.a weight to keep the front door of the house open. While Umstott watched the snake completely swallowed the rabbit, but could inet pate the load. _ Um- MAJOR REFUSES EXTRA SESSION IN INSURANCE FIGHT He Upholds Legislature’s Action in Telegram to Kansas City Men. Jefferson City, May 26.—There will be no extra session of the Legislature to consider the insurance situation. That was settled today in a telegram sent by Gov. Major to E. N. Clen- denning, secretary of the Kansas City Commercial Club, who asked the Gov- | ernor to hear the committee tomor- row on the: subject. The Governor said: : “Will hear you as requested. I learn, however, your committee, is| gel coming to ask ‘me fo» ¢onvetie ‘the’ Legislature in extra session, as re- quested by the insurance companies, If that is the purpose of your visit, then it will be a useless one, as the subject is not even an open question. I will not call the Legislature for such purpose under any circumstances, and I have so stated a number of times. The subject is closed and will not be discussed. “The Legislature did right when it repealed the Oliver law. It did right when it placed the insurance compan- ies back under the old anti-trust stat- ute. The Legislature, having done right, I will not ask itto do wrong. I will not ask it to feed the state as.a sacrifice to satisfy the hunger even of an insurance combination.” Tells Story to Illustrate. “T never liked the antics of a boy who.came to-play-with me-and spend the day, and who continually declar-; Washington, May 28.—Oklahoma ed he was going home every time we | authorities do not have exclusive au- failed to play his way; who put on/ thority to punish “‘bootleggers” who his coat and sat on the fence, ‘and|ship liquor to Indian reservations continued to'repeat his statement that | from points within the same State, he was going home and never com- ema Court decided today. {ing back any more. If he was going | The Government also has jurisdiction startled to see & mon-| cme, there was no sense in sitting |the tribunal held. IT’ _ Phone 17. IT covers most, spreads easiest, looks best, wears longest, is most economical. | a painter’ 'S paint. GET A COLOR CARD OF THE BRIGHTEN UP PAINT H. C. WYATT & SON. Butler, Mo. on the fence and repeating the threat. He could go whenever he chose, there being the big road and no hur- dles in it. “Some of the companies have sus- pended and are sitting on the fence. ‘ The game is still going on, other compan- ies are coming in and domestic com- panies are being organized. No Quarrel With Companies “The Executive Department has no quarrel with the insurance compan- ies, so whatever they dois done on their own account. As Executive, I signed bills passed by the Legisla- ture, preventing the companies from patra mares 004 prea them: | ey: we a oe paeer are E What is wrong with such a law and such a policy? Why should the companies not compete just asin every other line of business? Three-fourths of the States in the American Union have similar statutes,”’ Little Child Dies Suddenly. When Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neptune of the northwest .part of town arose is morning they found their six- weeks-old baby daughter dead The little one was apparently all right yesterday and last night, and the par- ents did not know that the child was ailing in the least. A physician call- ed this morning and stated that the MADE HIS SPILL WORTH WHILE A Messenger Boy Got a New Machine and His Mother $2. €arl Crow, a t4-year old ‘iy bee true to the traditions of his kind, wasn’t in much of a hurry Saturday afternoon. So he rode his bicycle up Grand avenue near Eighteenth street in leisurely, zigzag course. J. H. Warderman tried to pass him ina motor car just as Carl described one of the most elaborate swerves— right in front of Mr. Warderman’s car. Immediate results: Ong slight- ly bruised youth, one sadly wrecked bicycle, a dismayed motor car driver. ter nepulta;. Mr. Wari i had just arrived from Butler, Mo., escorted to Walnut Street Police Sta- tion, at Carl’s advice. Mr. Warderman was more than willing to do whatever Carl thought was right. The police were more than willing to have the matter set- tled by arbitration... He, Carl, had paid $6 for the wheel, he thought he could ‘get another for $7 and he val- ued personal damages at about $1; total, $8. Warderman ‘paid Carl $8. Just then Carl’s mother, who had been notified of the accident, called _ up on the telephone and demanded that things stop right where they were until she arrived, But by much diplomatic persuasion and’ promise, Mr. Warderman and officérs at the station, via telephone, induced Mrs. - child had no doubt strangled to death. —Rich Hill Review 24th. U.S. May Prosecute in. . : Crow to accept a $2 ante as. balm for her outraged _Carl_pocket- peling: ed the additional $2 and trotted out the door, all forgetful of maims that had made hint? limp before. Mr. Warderman pocketed the receipt and hastened out,—Kansas City Star. Girl Wanted Good girl wanted for general House office. | work. . Apply.