The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, July 24, 1913, Page 4

The Butler Weekly Times Printed on Thureday of each week ROBT, D, ALLEN, Editor and Manager Entered at the Post Office of Butler, Mo., as second-ciass mail matter. ‘ PRICE, $1.00 PER YEAR LIGHT ON THE MEXICAN SITUATION. The Mexican situation has nowhere been more plainly and accurately stated, we believe, than in an inter- : view printed yesterday, in which Mr. S. S. Brill, from an experience based upon some seventeen years of coni- « mercial relationships with Mexico, ex- ‘ plained the real significance of the ‘ conditions south of the Rio Grande. 3 According to this authority, ‘‘the revolution against Madero had the hearty support of the foreign element in Mexico, which, under Diaz, had been able to obtain all it wanted. It is this element which is now support- ; ing Huerta. Itis this same foreign } element which has brought about this foreign intervention agitation as a ‘ political move to make the United | States Government show its hand.” It may be set down, as an amend- ment to this summarization of the case, that a certainclass of Americans eune A Tribute. Having for years been an intimate friend of the family of J. P. Edwards, I cannot refrain from paying my last tribute to him, _ “‘Coming events cast their shadows before them’’—we re- alized this when affliction came, which foreshadowed his passing away on the 16th of this month, We are never prepared for this mysteri- ous passing cloud in which the grim niessenger invades our homes and summons our loved ones to the great beyond. Never did he come more unbidden or unwelcome than when he visited this home to pluck the be- loved husband and father upon whom age had placed a hoary crown. J. P. Edwards is one of the oldest citizens of Butler, having moved here in February 1870. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, June 12, 1839. Just at the age, during the civil war, when he most needed an education, he battled with the loss of a father and property and was thrown upon his own resources. Notwithstanding these circumstances he surmounted all difficulties and with his executive ability surrounded himself and fami- ly with a plenty of this world’s goods. He was always ready to contribute with his means and sound judicial management to the most important business enterprises of our town. He in Mexico were also accustomed to “obtain all they wanted’’ under Diaz. This has been a clearly recognized evil in Mexico for many years; and it was perhaps because of the American investors and speculators in Mexico, rather than the operations of other foreigners, that a resistless opposition to Diaz was finally developed. Moreover, it is the American inves- tor in Mexico, and those who support his poin of view, who are most active in the United States, and elsewhere, in furthering the demand upon the Government at Washington to inter- fere in the affairs of the Southern Re- public. In other words, dollar diplomacy. is. back of those arguments which seek to assume the guise of patriotism. There is another point worth heed- ing in Mr. Brill’s statement: ‘‘Condi- tious in Mexico are greatly exagger- ated by people who do not know the actual state of affairs, such as tour- ists, who, after a week or so in the country, think they know everything.”’ It seems increasingly clear that President Wilson need only stick to broad and general principles—to the principles underlying democratic gov- ernment—and ignore the pressure which does not come with a clear title ora high motive, and he will be able to steer clear of needless difficulties. —St. Louis Times. PARCEL POST ORDER BITTERLY OPPOSED. Postmaster General Asked toShow Au- thority for Reducing Rates. Washing D. C., July 22.—Concert- ed opposition has developed in Con- gress to Postmaster General Burles- on’s order reducing parcel-post rates and increasing the maximum size of packages to be handled in the service. The order was issued Sunday, to become effective August 15, and to- day the Senate Post-Office Comuait- tee requested Mr. Burleson to appear before the committee next Thursday with an explanation of thee authority for his action. This was the first step in what promises to be a bitter contest. When the Postmaster General has been heard, the committee is expected to has been offered many high positions which he refused. His being in po- session of much property had no more affect upon him than if he had been a poor man, and his big heart always went out to the suffering. Never was atramp turned from his door unfed, not only was his hunger appeased but Mr. Edwards has been known to give as much as ten dollars at a time to a tramp in distress. He obeyed the command: ‘“‘Let not your right hand know what your left hand doeth.’’ He was united in marriage to Miss Leanna Hines of Brunswick, Mo., January 14th, 1869. To them seven children were born, two of them preceded him to the great eter- nal, Lola Edwards Barney and little Elmer, a bright boy of ten years. Five children and his beloved grand- son, J. P. Arnold, ‘survive to mourn his loss, Mrs. C. H. Conger, Mrs. Miles Horn, Lonnie L., Claude, and Elliott. He leaves two devoted’ sis- ters to cherish his memory, Mrs. J. E. Thompson of Alexander, Ill, and Mrs. James Harrison of Butler. Our sumpathy is with the beloved and faithful wife who was untiring in her devotion. There are honors that help to crown and glorify the memory of the loved one, who has gone, who helped to make the world sweeter and life brighter. There“are garlands which One More Week of our July learance Sale We have Ssoid a big lot of goods during this sale and customers have made a fine saving on Be sure to come and see their purchases. what we are doing. Special for Auction Sale Day Saturday, July 26th 20 Dozen Ladies 15c Hose for............. 500 Yards 7c Percale for Agents; Munsing Underwear Wayne Knit Hosiery Warners Corsets . Quaker Laces Graceline Coats and Suits Ladies Home Journal Patterns Big Buck Shirts Carhartt Overalls and Gloves Packard Shoes La Porte Dress Goods Skinners Silks and Satins Progressive Skirts encircle with immortal green that one who has so bountifully and willingly provided comforts and anticipated every wish. As he neared the end of life he manifested every sign of faithfulness. When asked by a mem- ber of his family if he had made peace with God, he answerd, yes with earnestness. Again, when ask- ed if he had an unkind thought of his enemies, who had wronged him, his voice rang out clear and decided, No, No. He died like a conqueror, whose life was as modest as the daisies and the buttercups of the lowly valley in which they dwell. He was true to his God, to his country, true to his neighbor, and true to his family. He was a member of the Christian church for years and adorned him- self with those Christian virtues which enabled hin to meet the temp- tations of this world in all their var- ied forms, to look calmly forward and lightning storms in this part Fri-| day night that I ever saw. There was some damage done. was burned and some timber struck by lightning. J. last Saturday. cow last week. sas is here on a visit with friends and old neighbors. She formerly|wife andthe writer and wife. lived in this community. hart last Saturday. They had ice cream and cake. good time, but ye scribe didn’t get any ice cream. \day stepping higher than a blind |horse. Some of the boys wanted to what was up. He said that his son had a new boy. Elkhart We had one of the hardest thunder Some hay; “ i | quite a surprise on George on the 17 that being his birthday. She invited quite afew of her neighbors, who came in with all kinds of grub. It was one of the finest dinners that we have had the pleasure of setting down to in a long time. Those pres- ent were Will Durst, wife and son, Mrs. Bennett and daughter, Mrs. Deacon Fritts, Col. Lockridge and Ice cream and cake was served in the afternoon. G. W. Armentrout and family, Mrs. Maggie Scott and Miss Euphie Scott Mrs. J. G. Armentrout and daughter Miss Nan, spent last Sunday at the G. W. Armentrout and wife and R. Scott were trading in Butler R. L. Scott sold Ed Bailey a fine Mrs. John Reavis of Western Kan- The Royal Neighbors met at Elk- All had a jolly Mrs. George Lockridge sprung | .... 1Oc pair . 4¥ee yard REMEMBER:—All the prices in last weeks paper hold good until August 1st ‘Walker-McKibben’s The Quality Store : Along the Miami Mr. and Mrs. Merton Shillinger | came over from Spruce Saturday to visit with relatives over Sunday. Relatives and friends gave Mr. It was Mr. Pierce’s birthday. A large going to be a picnic some where. There were all kinds of good things to eat. joyed. happy returns. A general good time was en- May Mr. Pierce enjoy many Floyd Hoyt went home with his sister, Mrs. Shillinger for a visit of! two weeks. Miss May Nance spent Sunday with Miss Mary Martin. When Mr. Chappell and family re- | Pierce a most pleasant surprise, Sun- | day. The weather was just right. crowd gathered near the Pierce home ‘and he remarked that there must be Butler, Mo. Visit our SHOE DEPARTMENT turned from Mr. .Pierce’s surprise, home of the writer. All had a jolly Sunday, they found a pleasant sur- Turner Henderson and his sister have withdrawn before August 15 ‘ : ‘ and move on, untarnished by corrup- . ‘ any authority he may claim Congress tion until th ch y left last Monday for Iowa where they | good time. ed i * : e twilight of ti : rise awaiti irs. Chai 5 Y W; has given him to change rates and tea th te weaticta a “fe Bega WAS | have a job of work. John Messick and wife went Adrian Saher, ae he broth yg jo r as. mt ? > . nt fel] oes Jim Turner had the misfortune to|last Sunday evening in their buzz They came down sizes. wife were there. Then dear bereaved ones bend to i Eid : : es It was contended in the committee] ,,._ _ A ;: get one of his thumbs smashed last} wagon. 4 that the proposed changes would en- His will and question not the wisdom | | o4, Miss Euphi ing in| rom Stewartsville in their automo- ; hae Seiad enGembus laine’ the: Gevari- of He who hath sent the ‘hoary frost : iss Euphie Scott was trading in| bile They will remain until Thurs- He peg peta pk er A aa with its wasting blight to pluck the W. A. Crumley and his daughter, Elkhart last Saturday. __ day. s : iW plained strenuously that the Post Of- object of your devotion. Mrs. May Keeton, were trading in| The 17th being Miss Jessie Daniels’| Mrs, Herring writes from. Califor- a er MeKibbens ie Se Decnrimeat tel ad ws Coe His funeral was beautifully and ap- | Butler one day last week. birthday, some of her young lady lee a Con wilt “dali concerning 16 propriately conducted by the Rev.|_ The writer got through haying last friends called in to celebrate and they 2 i aan ot ths caren: @ 'e)George’ Prewitt of the Ch Friday. report a good time. | JOHNNY. ~~ $100,000 Cargo of Foxes i “aa rently there cc ‘ ; Se church. A large concourse of friends | Jess Gregory took in the sights at Fights Bug Big as Pigeon Cargo of Foxes be earn ere ae ates aa. to | followed his remains to Oak Hill cem-| the county seat last Saturday. Vancouver, British Columbia, July of opinion e com! as Pittsburg, Pa., July 21.—While at 21.—One of the most remarkable etery. A Friend. Masey the baker man was around aeuk eee last week trying to get some of the work on top of a freight traif in the Democrats Hold Barbecue. _ | #/™ers, good money. Railroad this cs: Braden C. | O°Y. Jetfereon City, Mo., July 18.—The| nis mothe ene evening iat called om |Oms of 316 Mead street, Wilkinsburg, | Fung hw ing bonds at a higher rate of than 3 per cent. The amended the physicians are puzzled by his condi- About seventy-five Democratic pol- tion: He nar suffers frightful agony Horses Lose Hearing, iticians were present @nd: much ora- He Gets $125. |tory was evoked by the light of the Sedalia, Mo., July 21.—The Pettis / moon. : his St. Louis trip to attend, | county greater portion of his appoint- | think that he is going to