The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 17, 1918, Page 1

‘In December 76 ARMY'S PAYROLL | HUGE 1-2. Million Was Paid Out to Land Forces. «~ Washington, Jan.. 10—The total pay: of the United Stains army.in De- Gember was approximately $76,580,800 the conimittee on public information ‘announced today in the second of-its “geries of statements on the pay of the irmy and navy and the operation of the war risk insurance bureau, This is at the rate of nearly 1 billion dol- lars a year. The total does not include family allowances or compensation for dis- ability of soldiers provided for in the * insurance act and paid through the war risk bureau. Men serving in France are paid in French currency or by United States “ghecks as they may elect and all sol- diers are paid at the end of each month, or as soon thereafter as pos- sible, The base pay of enlisted men tanges from $30 .a month, received by a private on entering the ‘service, to the $81 per month received by senior grade quartermaster sergeants of .the quartermaster corps, band leaders, master electricians, master engineers of the senior grade and master hospi- tal ‘Sergeants, Service pay for enlisted men includ- ing noncommissioned officers, rang- ing from $3 to $24 a month, is allowed for continuous re-enlistments and in the coast artillery extra.pay ranging from $2 a month to $9 a month is al- lowed men when o nspecial assign- ments, Enlisted men in the signal corps, while on duty which requires them. to participate. regularly in air- plane flights, if they have the rating of aviation mechanics, receive 5a per cent increase in their month’s pay. Enlisted men, if serving in a for- eign country, receive 20 per cent in- crease in pay computed on the base pay and service pay prevailing prior to June 1, 1917, when an act of Con gress increased for the period of the war the pay‘of all enlisted men i4 amounts ranging from $ per cent to 50 per cent. Officers’ pay ranges from ‘the $151.67, initial pay received by a,sec- ond lieutenant each month, to the $10,000 a year for a general. Offi-ers of the rank up to and including col>- nel receive an increase of 10 per cent ‘the officers receive quarters known as longevity pay for each per- iod of five’years’ service, All officers are entitled to be fur- nished private quarters with fue] and light, but if these cannot be provided, allow ances ranging from $24 a month for a second lieutenant to $132 for a gen- eral, exclusive of allowances for heat and light, Aviation officers of the signal corps or attached to that corps while on duty in which they participate reg= ularly in aerial flights, are entitled to an increase in the pay of their grade ranging from 25 per cent for aviation officers to 75 per cent for military aviators, For deeds of valor recognized by acts of Congress, officers and enlist- ed men receive certificates of merit entitling them to an additional com- pensation of $2 per month. Both officers an enlisted men are retired at 75 per cent of the pay of the grade held at the time of retire- ment, enlisted men being entitled to retirement after thirty years’ service and they receive besides the pay $15.75 a month additional in lieu of al- lowances, PROGRESSIVE [oneness uanhineniitaaanameresegaamaned ae J. HARLAN PORTER Prominent Homer Township Citizen Succumbs to Heart Failure. Col. J. Harlan Porter, one of the most prominent and influential citi- zens in Bates county died at his home near Old Mulberry in Homer township Saturday evening, January 12th as the result of an ‘attack of heart failure. > Col. Porter was very robust and at the time of his death was in appar- entirely in the best of health, and his sudden death comes as a great shock to his many friends in this section ot the state. Saturday evening Col. Porter and his sons, Harry and James, taking a sled went to a piece of timber for the purpose of getting some wood. While placing a stick of wood upon the sled his, sons saw him fall backwards to the ground, Death was instantaneous and he had passed away before they could reach hus side. J. tlarlan Porter was born in Mahoka county, lowa, Octover 13, 1872 and there grew to young man- hood, He received his cducation—in the public schools there and the Cen- tral University at Pella, lowa. He united with the Baptist church at Malvern, lowa, in 1693, and has re- mained a loyal, consistent membe. Since that time. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie b. Towa, in 1697 and this union was blessed with the birth of five children, tour sons and a daughter, who ayia the wivow survive, 4 ‘ ANDISING ness. demands that the stocks at the beginning of a season shall not be choked with the broken lots left over from the previous season’s busi- Hence the very exceptional offerings just at thistime. — Think it'll pay you to investigate these lots. Saturday, January 19th, and Monday, January 21st We Will Place on Sale FOR CASH ONLY Ladies Suits, very latest and colors, your choice.......$9.98 Ladies Serge Dresses, sizes 16 to 38, your choice. No Reserve Your Choice Silk Blouses, worth up to $4:50, Roy cones vvccecoccsctvsgerecees: OGG Ss Handsome, correct style, pure 5 silk Crepe de Chine Blouses. Shades are white and flesh. > Plain simple effects and elab-’ -orate models. They are low _ and high neck; long sleeves, - excellent range of sizes. .....$2.98 . ak Waists, excellent quali- ty silk, very latest designs, : our Entire Stock of styles -$3.98 2000 ‘yards this’ month, edges and insertion, most all widths, sells at 15c; special per yard.... 5000 yards Torctton Lace and “Embroideries, new patterns, at per yard.....................8 05 Lots of other bargains on sale during some lots are limited and will sell out quickly; others contain large quanti- ties, therefore we ask you to come | Ladies and Misses Coats. $4.25 50 pairs Ladies and Misses Pat- ent Leather Shoes. sizes, up-to-date heel and toe, your choice................. ..81.98 Most all Embroideries, fast but remember please, Henry M. Irene. About nine years ago he came with his family to Bates county, locating on a ijarm in Homer township, where he. engaged in farming and live stock raising, devoting much of his time to tue orceding of high grade cattle on which he was considered an author- ity. He was an auctioneer of excep- atonal ability, specializing on sales of high grade live stock and his services in this capacity were in great demand in this and other states. Colonel Porier took a deep interest in public matiers and was prominent and influ- ential in Democratic poli While ne did not seek office his friends pre- vailed on him several times to accept township oftice in which he served honorably and efficiently with great credit to himself. A short time ago he purchased a farm near Old Mulberry and had moved thereon only about two weeks prior to his death. For several years Mr. Porter rep- resented this paper in his township as a correspondent and his sound judg- ment, his wide acquaintance and _ his | clear cut, entertaining style gained} ler him an enviable reputation as 1 writer, ‘and his writings were widely read. vesides his wife and children he 1s survived by his father, James Porter, of Bedford, lowa; a sister, Mrs. Maud Purcell, and two brothers, William L. Porter of Saskatchenwan, Canada, and Rual Porter, of Idaho. tiarlan Porter was a man of great kK. Fanienk Charles, and school and church, good new barn, about 80 acres hog- tight fence. All in grass except about 20 acres which is in wheat. About one mile of school and store. farm is @ snap at $50 per acre, and $2500 will handle this farm. a square deal, then you are looking for Waltet Hendrickson at Adrian, Mo. His block number is: gains in Bate: he has live strength of character and extraorui- nary ability. Strong in his convic- tions and fearless in expression, he had withal.a most amiable disposition and attracted to himself a multitude of warm, steadfast personal frientls, Honorable in all things, generous to a fault, he was a good citizen and an honor to the community. He loved his home and was a tender, thought- ful husband, and a loving, conscien- tious father. His cheery smile and hearty greeting will be sadly missed by his friends. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Spencer were held at the Mul- HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. From the number of class notes handed in, one would think that the old school has been dead for this week. We have had election of new senators for the third term of school, but the announcement of these elec- tions wil probavly be in next weck’s notes. The diiferent class edito.s must have Ieft it to the High School editor to comment on Mr, W. O. At- keson’s talk on “The Early History of Bates County.” Enough cannot. be said to tell the enjoyment “and the benefit we received irom his splendid talk, All the students agreed that it was the best speech made in chapel this year. Not only did Mr, Atkeson give us something beneficial from his ialk but he expressed himself in sach an “understandable” way and his tal« was filled with jokes, which made the students fil the auditorium wi.h laughter. Mr. Atkeson will always be welcome at B. H. 5S, There was no basket ball game last Friday night with Amorct: Wea conditions were such that it m: impossivle for the Amoret teams to come, We will play them at some fa- ture date, and administer the “drub- bing” which we had planned fast week, ‘This Friday the teams of B. H, S. go to Nevada for a return of games which were played here on December 7, 1917. A large crowd is expected to aecompany the teams, The teams ae going to ia filled with confi- dence of winn ng but not with over- confidence, Nevada will put up a! NUMBER 14 TO REGISTER MEN. FOR WAR _ FAST AS THEY BECOME ar Crowdef’s Plan for Keeping Ranks of ~ Army Filled is Em odied in Bill Introdu.ed in Senate. Washington, Jan. 15.--The govern- ment has decided on draft r.giscra tion of all young men ¢ become 21 years old as keeping filled the ranks of t it has decided against raising draft age limit above 31 years. An adininistration bil! introcuced today, at the request «1 the war ue partment, by Caar ian Chamberla.a of the senate mfitary co nmiltec, te register for drats all 1060 who ha reached 21 since June 5, 1017, w the draft law became of ve, The rhe administration's s 5 to as- sure its prompt sage. The vilt agrees with the rccent recommensds- Provost It is e Marshal Gen sd that ic w tions of Crowder, add about joro. mer vo the drats available eacn yra Other administretiou ills intro duced today by Chauinin Chamber- lain at the request +1 ihe war depart- ment, will supplement the drait law to make it workable under condidoas that have developed. Gne mit furloughing of army units. for harvest 4 rk or other ivilian duty; anc yr would enemy al.er lati of calculation for Jby making the basis {the number of men draft quotas, sate avalable in clurs each one. “Ss ar #8 aE go who can possibly get away. There are several aifferent organi- zations which are very busy now. The debate team is preparing for ihe debate with Nevada and is working very hard for the debaters want to win in their first start this season.! The Annual Staff is now getting ready for the publishing of the fourth volume of the “Butlerite.” The staft if] weed a great deal of help sa all the students want to lend all ther support to making a success of the 1918 édition of our Annual. Vreshmen Facts This is the first of the term and we are starting out with a clean record in everything: grades, athletics and social activities. We told you of the game we were| going to have Friday. Well! the bo, s won but the girls w defeated by three points. ‘Ihe West School girls played h and won the game fai.Jy and cleanly. Major Gardner Dies. ~ J 14.—Major Augus- Gardner of the t2tst ) infantry, for many sman from the Sixth district, died at the at Camp Wheeler late Macon, ‘Ga tus Peabod i SeeOn dl Piston base hospital today of pneumonia, Major Gardner contracted a severe cold two weeks ago when he a:com- panied his battalion to the rifle range, and pneumonia developed. NAMES OF PERSONS WHO FAILED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES By Order of Local Board for Bates County Under Section 13) Se- lective Service Regulations, The following registrants have failed to return their questionnaires to the local board as required by Se- lective Service Regulations or have not been found at last known post office address. Failure to retura questionnaire constitutes a misde- meanor punishable by not to exceed one year's imprisonment, and such berry church Tuesday morning at I o'clock and interment made in the Mulberry cemetery. FARMS FOR SALE. Bates County, Missouri, Farm Bargains. I have 93 acres nicely improved, all good smogth fertile soil, no rock, no waste, plenty of good well water at dwelli and pasture. About 20 acres timothy and clover meadow, about the same in bluegrass pasture, balance in-cultivation. Nice family orchard, Price $65 per acre. $2590 cash will handle. Your own time on balance at 6 per cent. Close to 160 acres, good €-room dwelling, This If you ate Jooking for bargains and is brick dwelling, one of depot. And his phone 50. If there is any bar- i thle county 90 years 1531 if Is91 county he has them, as/ 1614 1667. Stone, Earl Elice, Rich Hill. failure may also deprive registrant of valuable rights and result in immedi- ate induction into military service and trial by court martial. The law also provides that these names be turned over to the police with instructions to bring delinquent registrants before the Board. 315 DeForest, Richard L., Merwin. 324 Ward, LaVerne, Butler. 412 Wells, Frank ae Butler. Stiefel, August G., Chicago, Ill, Searnier, Oliver, Foster, Richards, William, Rich Hill. Davis, Walter, Rich Hill. Kelly, Timothy Joseph, Hume. Trantham, Williain A., Adrian. Kincaid, Ben, Merwin. Thresher, James G., Oklahoma. Six, Elias Oliver, Butler, Bolon, John Henry, Worland. Adams, Oliver Ray, Hume. Garnica, Jesus, Marion, Mexico. Hough, Isaac C., Appleton City. Cook; Leslie M., Sprague. Gebhardt, George E., Adrian. Masterson, Charley Owen, Rich Hill. Hauser, Henry Benton, Hunte. Mullies, Hix T., Worland. Martin, Sam, Butler. Shelton, Floyd A., Ballard. Hart, Everett A., Rich Hill. Shelton, Wm. Stone, Ballard. Roberts, Oscar B., Rockville. Salisaw, Tother bill introduced by Sena tor Chamberlain would provide a cis- tinctive badge or bution ior excmpt men. The bill cha is of state ring the bz quota is believed to prov a more equitable system, i:nemy ahens were incluaed in the Lass for the first drait and there s much complaint. tleavy enemy align populations in some congested districts forced Americans to army daty resaidl.ss of exemption claims to make up dis- trict quotas. 2 ‘the bill to permit troops to go to agricultural work mere.y wouald authorize the secretary of war to furlough men tor civilian duty, It is known, however, that the war de,ac.- ment intends to use the auhority principally to provide men for har- vest time and other agricultural work vital to the food suppiy. ‘Yo facilitate col-ecttons o1 private linsurance posicies uela by troops, an- other biil would rejuire private in- surance compasies to accepc tue of- ficial army record as prooi of cea of men among the army insured, It is designed to meet the cases of men jreported missing to which there is |n0 actual proot of de ln case of payment by imsarance companies upon policics heid by men reported miss- ing and who later shoud appear, the bill provides for reimourse.nent to the insurance companies by the gov- ernment, Arrangements have been made by the war department to fill from tie second draft some time this spring ti.e extensive vacaucies in the coast artillery caused by the organization of provisional rezgimeats of movile’ heavy artillery for serv in France. A limited num. er of men who have pariicular aptitude for the spiral work of the corps were obtained trom the first draft, but there is” still a deficiency of se,eral thousani. Un- less some unforseen emergency de- velops, organizauion o1 regiments for foreign service in the corps will not be carried any further than to com- plete the units now in progress of development. Pneumonia Causes 149 Deaths in the Arany. Washington, Jan. 15.—Pneumonia caused 149 of the 235 deaths reporied among the national guardsmen and national army men training in this country during the weck ending Jan- uary 11. The weekly report of the division of field sanitation, made pub- lic tonight, shows that eighty-eight guardsmen died during the weck, as compared with 109 the week before, and 147 national army men as against 167 the previous week. Among the guardsmen during the week, there were 342 new cases of pneumonia, and in the national army 340. The meningitis situation con- tinued to improve, both in the guard and in the national army, while measles continued to decline in most of the camps. Epidemics of German measles and mumps prevailed in many camps, with scarlet fever increasing in the national army and decreasing in the national guard. Card of Thanke. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their many thoughtful kindnesses and the beautiful floral offerings in the death of our husband, father and brother. Mrs. J. Harlan Porter and children, Mrs. Maud Purcell, Mrs. Fred Ewbank.