The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, March 21, 1918, Page 1

division. VOL. XL. BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1918. A Xi fat eT wD cll imies, NUMBER 23 GERMAN HATE DRIVE STARTED ON WILSON Military Class Blames President for Shipping Ultimatum to Holland and Failure of Peace Bait to England. Washington, March 16—That Ger- many deliberately is encouraging ex- treme hatred of the United States in Austria and at home was shown in a number ‘of official communications reaching here today. The German military class, again in complete power following the conquest of Rus- sia and: Rumania, has inaugurated a campaign to hold the United States responsible for continuation of the war. Today's dispatches show that all re- sponsibility for the joint agreement between Great Britain and the United States for the shipping ultimatum to Holland ‘is being laid at the door of President Wilson by the junkers in Rerlin and Vienna. In addition, the president is held responsible for the failure of the entente to bite at a new peace bait launched under cover. Ludendorff and von Hindenburg, with their minor satellites, are singing a new “hymn of hate” against the United States and loudly mouthing threats of a “new peace by the sword.” Their attitude is reflécted from the entire German press and the junkers have taken drastic measures to overcome once and for all the mod- erates and the Socialists. Official Washington has been ex- pecting this. It has been known for weeks that German military leaders had believed President Wilson was bluffing in his peace demands and that, if Russia was forced to terms, he would be willing to listen to new peace suggestions which would seem- ingly give him all that he has demand- ed for Belgium and northern Franc while leaving @ermany free to exe- cute her will on Russia. United States Food Administration Notes The Retail Dealers Pledge: “We pledge ourselves to give our customers the. benefit of fair and moderate ‘prices selling at no more than a reasonable profit above cost to us.” Signed. a Member of the United States Food Conservation. This is a time when confidence in our fellow man is absolutely essen- tial, Individually you have been asked to join the United States Food Administration, to display your win- dow card and to carefully follow the new 1918 kitchen card soon to be placed in your hands for it is the lat- est word on Food Conservation. To fully establish the confidence of the family in the integrity of the mer- chant every retail dealer of food stuffs will be solicited to become a member of the United States Food Administration within the next two weeks. He should display his pledge in a conspicuous place in window or store. Let the customer look for it. You may take it as a guarantee of fair treatment. The signing of the above pledge is purely voluntary. It neither increases or decreases the dealer's liability under the law, but I am instructed to remove this pledge from any store where the owner has failed to observe it or violates the United States Food Laws or the rules and regulations, promulgated in” pur- suance of it. J. E. Harper, Federal Food Administrator for pace County. 35th Division Soon Leaves for France. Camp Doniphan, Okla., March 19.— An advance detail of the 35th division of the United States army will leave here tomorrow for a seaport to em- bark for- France where the members of the detail will prepare for the ar- rival of the entire division. Cheers greeted the announcement last night by General Wright, canton- ment commander, that departure for France would come soon. Those leit behind expressed envy for those who are going in the advance detail. “I told General. Pershing I would bring him the best division the United States could send,” said the general to the advance detail. “You are the advance of that division. The rest will join you soon.” The 128th Machine Gun Battalion, formerly Co. B, is a part of ‘the 35th Suspected Negro is Lynched. Monroe, La., March 16—The body of George McNeal, one of two ne- groes arrested yesterday, suspected of implication in the assault on a young white woman here Thursday, was found hanging to a tree in the court- house yard early today. [t-was stated at the sheriff's office last night that the sheriff and deputies had started in automobiles for Shreveport, with McNeal.asd John Richards, the-other| Former Bates County Man Gets Verdict’ in Texas Land Fraud Case. The case of W. E. Stewart vs. E. G, McAllister and wife was decided in Hidalgo county, Texas, last week in favor of E, G. McAllister and wife and they were awarded damages in the sum of $16,112.56 in addition to the cancellation of certain notes given by them amounting to $4000, The case grew out of the convey- ance of a tract of land in Texas by Stewart to Mr. and Mrs. McAllister, for which the latter paid some fifteen thousand dollars and executed vendee notes for $4000. Stewart brought suit on these notes, and McAllister, by his attorneys, filed a cross petition charg- ing fraud and deceit in the procure- ment of the notes, and asked for dam- ages in the amount of the difference between. thé value of the !and as rep- resented to them at the time of, pur- chase and its actual value, and the judgment was awarded upon a finding of facts by the jury in the case. J. A. Silvers, of the firm of Silvers and Dawson, conducted the case for Mr. and Mrs. McAllister. The case aroused much interest in Texas because of the fact that in the past ten years the land companies op- erating in the Rio Grande Valley have figured in many hundreds of law suits, and this is the first instance in which a judgment has been ren dered against one of them. Ohio Street M. E. Church. It will be impossible for us to get into the church before Faster Sun- day. But we still have a home and a place to worship. We had a good -| Fourteen Heavy _ Projectiles BRITISH MAKE AIR RAIDS Are Dropped on Zweibrucken. London, March 16—A British air squadron bombed Zweibrucken today, says the British official report on aviation issued tonight. The report says: “Further military objectives in Ger- many were attacked by our airplanes today. Fourteen heavy projectiles and ten lighter bombs were dropped on barracks, munition factories and the railway station in Zweibrucken. Explosions were scen all around the railway station. Our airplane forma- tion was attacked by hostile scouts and anti-aircraft guns, but all our ma- chines returned safely. “Friday over twelve tons of bombs were dropped on hostile rest billets, ammunition depots and airdromes." A successful raid was carried out on important railway sidings at Hirson. “Twelve hostile machines were brought down and seven others were driven down out of control. None of John Nathaniel K’-le, Little John Nathaniel, of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Keele, was born Oct. 2, 1916; died March 17, 1918, being at the time of his death 1 year, 5 months and 15 days of age. weeks ago, little Jack, as he was best known, took sick with croup. a few days later he took the measles which grew into pneumonia, that soon claimed his little life. He is survived by his parents, two little brothers, Teddy and Billy, and a host of friends and relatives that join in deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. Funeral services were family home on South Mechanic St., Tuesday afternoon, March 19, o'clock by Rev. J. W. the Baptist church and remains laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. Sleep on, sweet babe, and take your Al rest; For God has called you; it best. ‘Treat ’em Rough’ is Tankeurs’ Cry LAUNCH A CONCRETE SHIP infant son First Vessel of its Kind Declared Entirely Seaworthy. A Pacific Port, March 1.;.—So com- pletely successful was the launching here today of the world’s largest re enforced concrete ship that her build. ers announced they -immediately would begin construction of fifty-four similar ships of larger size and ex- pected all would be completed within eighteen months, Six weeks from the day the con- crete was pouted into the forms, the 7.900-ton ship, christened “Faith,” took the watet: The huge hull, careening sharply as it slid sidewise down a steeply pitched incline, threw up a huge wave in the narrow estuary then righted sharply and rode like a buoy. Not a hitch had marred the operation and a large crowd, aware of the fact they were participating in ‘a significant, perhaps a Historical cer quony, shouted itself hoarse. Engineers declared themselves satisfied with the launching and the Two Then held at the at 3 exander, of ; he thought so RED CROSS NOTES. Mrs. J. T»Hull is acting as director o fthe women’s work of Bates county for a few weeks for Miss Tingle. The following articles have been shipped from the Bates county chap- ter since March tst: 10 helmets, 5 mufflers, 138 socks, 104 sweaters, 42 wristlets, 60 bed shirts, 280 bed socks, 18 hot water bags, 35 operating gowns, 25 pajamas, 6385 compresses, - 6925 wipes, 3575 4x4 wipes, 3288 pads, In response to a request from Her- bert C, Hoover, National Food Ad- ministrator, but still acting as Chaire man of the Committee for the Relief of Belgium, Henry P. Davidson has designated the week of March 18th to the 25th for the collection of refugee garments and worn clothing. The en- tire machinery of the Red Cross has been placed at the disposal of the Bel- gian Commission in order to secure a minimum of 5,000 tons of clothing for the destitute people of Belgium our machines are missin atCa: i Peabcerats pais (Are datk aerial iG Wasi cone mp Mead. Se A Hae ues and France. Every Red Cross chap- tinugéd by our night flying machines} Washington, March 15.—'Treat ‘em . Sek Sa als ee wong *}ter is urged to assist in the collection until early in the morning, Fight and | rough!” ra a to BNE is a lof this material, The donations will one-half tons of bombs were dropped| When the men who are to operate acy gue LONUNB AES OU as) intends be shipped at once to the Atlantic on the enemy’s rest billets.” the American tanks over there go in-| °°: see was no question, It Was] ccaboard and sent overseas for said, that the ship was entirely sea- prompt distribution. Garments of all Missourians in Demand. A Missourian is always in demand. When a man was needed to devise @ selective draft system, the favor was given to Enoch H. Crowder, a Mis- to action this will be their battle ery. The prospective as a unit at Camp from all parts of the United States It took them just one minute to d }oide on a war cry, Ithe men as they prepare to get down tankeurs Mea and one | worthy and it was announced engines would be installed at once and the aith’’ put into commission as rap- idly as she could be fitted out. are training de, coming Rich Hill Mechanic to the Aviation glance at} sorts are badly needed, are also blankets and bedding, As many of the logal committees which formerly helped to supply the needs of the destitute Belgian and French people have disbanded, it has as shoes, been sourian, When an overseas general} to business would convince even the | Corps. become imperative for the Red Cross was needed the Missourian, “Black ) kaiser that theyll be deadly in earnest to undertake this necessary and hu- Jack” Pershing, filled the bill, Whenjas, when the proper time comes, they) @ The local draft board received a tel-} mane service. Mr. Hooversand Mr. the cry came for motive force, Mis-|shout: “Treat ‘em rough!” vegram Monday ordering that a gen- | Davison appeal to the generous Amer day last Sunday, and we are as cor-|souri furnished the mules. And now }eral mechanic be sent from this coun-]ican people to give freely of their sur- dially invited next Sunday as we were] comes a venturesome lad, a lieutenant Texas Suffragists Win Point. ty to San Antonio, Texas, Wednes-|plus stock of clothing in order that last... Thanks, Easter Sunday is to]\who had never operated an airpfane. | ak Ss day, Mareh 20, for duty in the -avia- | the suffering of these stricken people be a special Rally Day. We hope ev-|who went om a bombing expedition} -\ustin, Tex., March 13.—Advocates tion corps. The name of John Earl} may be minimized. Articles of any ery member’ of the church will be];recently and downed a Boche plane. /0f woman suffrage in Texas won the) Vhomas, of Rich Hill, was the first} kind which can be spared will be present. Dr. W. T. Wright will be The man who originated the saying |fitst skirmish in their fight for a law}one on the list as mechanic, He was] greatly appreciated. The clothing with us in the morning — service.|*Show Me,” doubtless little realized which will permit womea to vote in| notified by the board and reported tof should be turned in to the local Red Make it a point to be there. significacne. Ex. [primary elections and participate injthem Wednesday morning and was] Cross Branch or Chapter, This is the second quarterly con- aa |nominating conventions today when) started to n Antonio on the 1:10 ee ference. We hope all claims will be Sand and Chat, the suffrage committee of the lower! train. Mr. Thomas was in class 1 A The following articles have been re- in full, If all will do their part we : jhouse of the legislature reported fav- | and expected to be sent with the next |ceived: Adrian, 140 cotton pads, 790 are in position to have excellent re-| Have just unloaded a car of cach at|orably’a bill embodying these provis-| contingent so that We was not sur-]|eompress pads, 1173 wipes, 1 pait ports for that day. our Butler yard, sions, The bill may come up on sec-| prised when he received his orders to] wristlets, 1 pair socks, 4 sweaters, 2 - A, J. Cutrelh Pastor. | 23-1t Logan-Moore Lumber Co, |ond reading tomorrow, [report for duty. helmets, 10 many tailed bandages; = Deepwater, 13 bed shirts; Unit No. 2, t dozen bed shirts, 3 dozen triangular ban s. Tt bed sox Poster, 300 \ Wipes, 3 compresses, 325 gauze wipes, 30 absorbent cotton pads, 10 . ‘ @Q many tailed bandages, 5 sweaters, 2 . i EASA aL j sweaters, 12 BY pair socks, 2 1-2 2 pair wri Hills to ad- orses Wi eaves |: bandages, 4o slings; West Point, 7 sweaters, 10 pair socks, 1 wristle > and Clothes with Regrets When ever a deal ends in disappointment, you can safe- ly lay it to one thing; lack of ex- pert knowledge. horse deal or a. clothes deal. You can be absolutely sure of KUPPENHEIMER Clothes because they’re absolute- ly.safe and certain, even now while the woolen market and the labor market and all the other markets are confused. We aren’t hedging or apolo- Builiiing wae obiCarhase stones gizing. We're sure of it because our experience has taught us how to make sure. . have the goods, the quality, the service, the values. It is true in a clothes anywhere; you can see that promptly in the Spying Models now on Display $25 to $35 cannot buy better j helmet; Prairie City. 3 bandages, 20. tri: .t2 many tailed gular sweater, com 425 Wip ular band pair drawers, 1 A\moret, presses, 12 tri er bottle covers, y pair » Lhelmet, ¢ pair wristlets; Sum- , O8 triangular bandages, 5 sweat- rs, 3 pair wristlets; Plev-ant Gap, 20 y tailed bandages, 12) sling ( > Charlotte, 15 tri- 5 many ban- lar bande Grand any tailed b, 12 pair socks; Mingo, 20 pair socks, 1 Rich Hill, 7 packages wipes, compress, 10 i) paper backed pads, 4 packages wipes, 30 com> Ss 2eultob presses; S sweaters, 4 o4 slings, tailed angular slings, 3 packages wipes, 75 bags, 4 pair socks triangular bandages, 5 pair 12 sw Crs, O pair socks, 2 pair wristlets, } operating gown, 15 pair pajamas, COLE CO. COURT HOUSE BURNS Only the Walls of the Jefferson City Building are Left. March Jefferson City, Me. I4— | The Cole County court house is. in jruins. Fire caused*by crossed electric wires started a blaze in’ the cupola about 2:30 o'clock and a high wind spread the flames. The entire block | including the Carnegie Libr&ry Was m1 | great danger, The main walls of the court house Cain are standing, but thevinterior is de- The House ot Kuppenhenmer stroyed. The records are in the We vaults and believed to be safe. The mod- crn and was constructed in 18g6. In- surance amounts to $80,000, and of the walls are not too badly damaged, will come within $20,000 of making the loss good. Eugene Cox, a railroad man from Columbia, Mo., wa aught on the third floor of the court house and jumped from the window, suffering New arrival of Ladies Dresses $15.00 ‘Samuel Levy Mercantile Special offering of Ladies Suits and Coats $12.50 to $35.00 dangerous and possibly fatal injuries. He had volunteered to help_ save property and it was not known that he was in the building until too late for escape down the stairs. William Lusso, whose home was Kansas City, a seaman of an Ameri- can destroyer, was killed and three others of the ship's crew slightly wounded last January 16, when the armed naval guard on an American liner fired on the Megtihes open Fi for an enemy schentilos.