BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES
J. II. ALLEN Editor.
I. D. Allen & Co., I'toprietom.
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Thursday, will be sent to any address
OJie year, poktage paid, for $1.00.
The republican pie hunters at Jef
ferson City, are reported to be a
ravenous net of fellaws.
The Bazoo Bays a large majority
of the pie buattrs at Jefferson City,
will get nothing but rabbit. Tbe
colored pie hunter don't seem to be
tl it even for a piece of rabbit.
The Kansas City Times is making
fight to double tbe police force of
Chat city. From the number of
bold ups and murders committed iD
(bat city something in tbe way of
protection is needed.
Kansas City Times. Democratic
Missouri Las over $700,000 in her
Creaeury. Republican Ohio, with
Napoleon McKinley at the helm, bus
4 bankrupt treasury and a deficit of
nearly $1,000,000. The facts are
tb fir own commentators.
Judge Warford, of the Jackson
county criminal court, says tbe
shortest cut in the direction of re
forming criminal costs is to amend
or repeal the change of the veuue
Jaws Says the Judge these laws
are of value for nothing on earth
but delay.
A statement isHued by tbe director
of. the mint shows the coinage exe
cuted at the mints of the United
States during December to have
Lcen $.'l,4oO,GG3, of which $2,072,042
was gold. $1,270,028 silver aud
$114,593 minor coins. Of the silver
coined $250,341 was in standard
dn'.lurs.
If tbe Missouri legislature wants
lo endear itself to tbe people of the
tate it should make a decisive, opeu
And aggressive war upou the com
bine 0 insurance companies. If tbe
companies now doing business in tbe
tate cannot do business without en
tering into a compact with each
other to charge exorbitant rates,
there should be such a freedom ex
tended as to admit all companies
doing a legitimate and reliable busi
ows The combine should be broken.
Nevada "Mail
We notice that our young friend
E l Austin, of the Record, has start
ed ft bureau of information at Jef
tVrsou City, and intends to dissem
inate bis information of the workings
of te republican legislature through
(ho country republican press of the
Ctate. Ed's scheme has the sanction
of Lis Uncle Filley, and on that ac
count, if no other, will doubtless be
a grand success. We take great
pleasure in commending the enter
prise shown in the effort, and hope
Ud will get many shekels and much
.notoriety out of it.
Newspaper reports say Barret
"cctt, defaulting treasurer of Holt
county, Nebraska, has been banged
4?y a mob. Scott had been released
on bail last week and took a drive
in the country with his wife, daugh
ter and neice,and on returning home
A. volley of shots was fired into their
carriage. Scott was slightly wound
ed as was also bis wife and neice.
Doth horses were killed. The vigi
fcrates then took charge of the party
and putting the ladies out at a farm
Louse, took Scott away and it is sup
osed killed him and threw his body
iu the river.
While we have no disposition to
interfere in the workings of the re
publican party, we would like to
sake the suggestion that the repub
licans of Missouri get together and
nominate our uncle Filley for the
presidency next time. We say cur
epele Filley, because as manager of
fue legislature we all have an inter
est in him. While he was simply "De
Ole Man" running ward politics in
fjk Louis we cared nothing for him,
iut when the whole law mating
fowerjof the. state is placed in bis
, -H.atuls then we all claim' an interest,
end we are opposed letting his great
talents be confined by the boundary
cf a single state. Nominate hint for
I resident on the republican ticket,
ly all meant, and give him other
worlds to conquer.
General Philip Sidney Post, mem
ber of congress from tbe tenth dis
trict of III , died suddenly in Wash
ington City, Sunday. He was only
ill one day.
Speaker Russell of tbe Missouri
legislature is killiug a good deal of
time in making up bis committees.
The legihlature his been iu session
more than a week and yet no ap
pointments have been made, and the
speaker announces that it will be
several days yet before be will be
able to name bis appointees. Tbe
obj-ct iu delay is to conciliate the
Filley aud anti Filley factious. The
people foot th bill.
The Times is, as au abstract prop
option, opposed to in posing a tax
upon any man's business or occupa
tiou, but there are times when it is
necessarry in order to collect reve
nue sufficient to run the town. The
time had come in the history of
Butler some time ago, when it was
absolutely necessary to levy such a
tax or let the town get deeper in
debt all tbe time, without any pros
pect of getting out. This of course
was a very short sighted policy of
the board, for after it was demon
strated, beyond a doubt, that it was
necessary to have more revenue,
then the only course left tbem to
raise this money should have been
adopted. But theu it is better late
than never and we are glad that the
board has taken tbe steps to get us
out of debt and meet the legitimate
expenses of tbe town.
With such men for leaders, as
Taubeneck, Gen. Weaver, J. S.
Coxey, tbe common weal army lead
er, Carl Browne and Iguatious Don
nelley, the populist party will never
Hucceed. They are neither honest
or competent and all are worn and
hackuved office seekers.
Hon. Allen G. Thurmau, the great
Ohio statesman, was eighty one
years old a few days ago. To the
friends who called on him to offer
their congratulations, he made a few
remarks. Aruoug other things be
said:
"In 1846 tbe Democrats were
whipped worse than at the present
time, but this defeat was like an
earthquake. Two years ago we car
ried everything, aud some thought
we would do the same this year.
But I became a little uueasy and did
not advise any cf my friends to bet.
But we are bound to beat tbem, be
cause the Democratic party is a par
ty of free institutions. I'll begone,
perhaps, but a party fouuded on the
principles of a free gouernmeut will
stand so long as that goverment is
maintained. You have been in worse
places ,thau at present time and
come out all right, and you will come
out all right again."
Correct The Evil.
Jefferson City Tribune.
The report of the state auditor
shows that criminal costs are in
creasing from year to year at tbe
rate of from $50,000 to $75,000
without a proportionate increase in
crime, it is claimed that unneces
sary delays occasion a large share
of costs. A man charged with crime,
if he has money enough to employ a
lawyer, can rarely every be forced to
trial iu less than a year. In speak
ing of this matter one of the judges
of the supreme court recently point
ed out tbe opportunities the contin
uance and change of yenue laws af
ford for killing time, and that strong
feature in the practice of criminal
law at the present time is to delay
going to trial until the public no
longer recalls the crime committed.
Every continuance adds to the bill
of costs. Tbe case of Wils Howard,
who was hanged in Laclede county
for the murder of a deaf mute, was
cited as a sample of the evils of con
tinuancea and changes of venue.
There was never any question as to
Howard's guilt, and yet it required
two years and cost the state some
$6,000 to hang him.
At the last session of the legisla
tore the house appointed a special
committee with power to revise the
criminal cost laws but the members
disagreed and nothing was accom
pHshed. Some are bow urging the
appointment of a 'legislative com
mission empowered to remodel the
entire code and report at the 1897
session of the legislator moat make
the necessary changes. On plan
suggested is. to nuke every county
pay its own criminal coats.
A Suggestion to the L-iilatore. s TALK OF BOODLE-
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St. T.onis Globe-Dcmocrs'. j
The various State Legislatures &nm Lidf ur Vnnt to Make the
now assembling have it in their pow ; B-st .f Two short Years,
er to do a great deal for the revival SptcUl to Ksasas Ci:y Time,
of business and tbe promotion of Jefferson City, Mo , Jan. 7 Never
prosperity, not so much by the pass- before m tbe history of a Missouri
ge of new laws as by a wholesome Legislature has there been so much
restraint iu that respt-ct. For sever Mk of boodle as has been associated
il years past tbe tendency on the with the present one. Possibly this
fart of these bodies has been to Uik started when a Senator, wlo
court the favor of labor organizations does not live in Buchanan county,
by legislating in an unfriendly spirit drank too much in St. Joseph one
toward capital and certain forms of , night two or three weeks ago ai d
investment. The most of this legis- announced openly that be was "out
lation has simply served the pur- for the stuff." He said tbe Repbli
oses of demagoguery,without yield- cans would probably not have eon
ig and substantial advantage to the troi of the Legislature agaiu iu a
laboring classes In tact, it has life time and be f.-r one propose 1 to
worked detrimentally to those make tbo best of it
classes in its general effects It has j Certain it is the rail oaJs are ex
discouraged enterprises in which ' peeling trouble and are laying plans
large sums of money are so used as ! to meet it. A well known Senator
to provide employment aud stitnu- told The Times correspondent to-day
late commercial and i jdustrial activ that fully twenty bills for the regu-
iiy and progress. Capital isprover
bially timid, which is only to say
that uien of business sense are slow
to invest money where the laws or
other conditions are of an unfavor
able nature. When such a situation
exists, corporations and other large
concerns adopt a conservative policy,
and curtail their operations instead
of extending them They will not
take tbe risks created by laws en
acted in a spirit of hostility to their
interests; or, in other words, they
will not accept the hazards imposed
upon them in the form of a penalty
and as au arbitrary and inimical dis
crimination.
It i-i possible to give all neceesary
protection to tbe rights of labon
and yt t not refuse due protection to
the rights of capital The two
force aie alike essential to the wel
fate a'id prosperity of society, and
they ale: alike entitled to just and
considerate treatment. Any scheme
of legislation which assumes that
they are either antagonistic to each
other or iudet endent of each other
is falsH in theory aud sure to be dis
appointing and injurious in its prac
tical results. This has been illus
trated so often and so forcibly that
there is no excuse for doubt or ig
norance about it. A law that causes
capital to be withdrawn or withheld
from active service in the channels
of production and distribution is
not to be justified by auy kind of
political or economic logic When
money lies idle because it can not
be safely invested, the fact signifies
that the sources of employment are
lessened, and that labor is placed at
a disadvantage. It is when capital
is encouraged to multiply the agen
cies of commerce and industry, to
construct factories and inaugurate
new enterprises, that wages are high
and tbe masses contented and bap
py. There is an abundance of hoard
ed money in the country at present
which will be put in the way of
making better times just as fast as
the opportunities are presented for
doing so under reasonably secure
and propitious conditions. The leg
islature can hasten this desirable re
sult by manifesting a disposition to
give capital a fair chance, as well as
labor, without discrimination against
either; and it is to be hoped that
they will generally pursue such a
course when it is so evidently the
wise and profitable one for all classes
and interests.
Two UomV Ontlaws.
Guthrie, O. T., Jan. 3 Bob
Moore and George East, two noted
desperadoes who were suspected of
being implicated in the Canadian,
(Tex ) express robbery and the kill
ing of Sheriff McGee, were killed by
a posse in Washita County yester
day while resisting arrest.
Deputy Marshal Williams and a
Crong detachment of deputies had
been chasing the outlaws for sev
eral days, but had not got within
fighting distance until yesterday.
Although the sides were unequal,
the outlaws were armed to the teeth
and their natural desperateness,
strengthened by the box in which
the deputies had put tbem, made
them no easy marks.
- When, commanded to surrender,
they made a stand and began using
their Winchesters, and in the first
Tolley on of the posse fell, seriously
wounded by a ball in tbe aide. The
next instant, however, both outlaws
lay dead, with bullets from the'dep
uties' guns in their hearts. . .?.
laticu of freight rates," the "regula
tion of passenger rates,'' the ''regu
lation of Pullman fares," etc., etc.,
had been presented to him with the
request that he aid in their passage.
This Senator said tbe most of these
bills bore tbe flavor of the sand bag.
Men who claim to be close to
Chauncey I Filley say that be will
frown upon auy such proceedings
during this session Tbe "old man"
wants to go to the Uuited Stat s
Senate and will, it is claimed, com
pel his henchmen to make a record
that will aid iu their re election and
his uplifting.
But there are others who think
the boss prefers a bird iu the band
to a prospective seat iu the Seuate.
INDORSED IN CAUCUS.
Democrats Act on I lit Carlisle Cur
rency Bill.
Washington, D. C, Jan 7. The
chief interest in things political to
day centered around the democratic
house caucus.
The republicans hoped that tbe
caucus would break up in a row or
that so much bad temper would be
engendered that it would be a hope
less effort to pass any currency bill.
Thn republican expectation was
not. realized Tbe democratic cau
cus was au orderly, thoughtful, har
monious conference and although
much divergence of opinion and
many conllicting ideas were repre
sented, it was, on the whole, a good
thing for the party aud probably
result in the passage of a bill
There were about 150 members
present. Ail of them did not reninin
until the end, but those who went
away were in favor of tbe measure
The caucus convened at 2 o'clock
and adjourned at 5 o'clock. There
was much discussion, much explana
tion, no ill feeling, and while there
was uo positive agreement, the meet
ing was very far from being inbar
monious.
In brief, tbe caucus agreed to pass
a currencv bill. It was resolved to
allow one day more to general de
bate, and to proceed witb the dis
cussion of the measure under tbe
Mr. George W. Tuiey
Benjamin, Missouri.
Good Advice
Quickly Followed
Cured of Rheumatism by
Hood's Sarsaparllla.
"CI. Hood & Co., Lowell. Miss. :
I was taken dowa with rheumatism over a
vear ago. I was cick for over tlx mouUis
Often I would have such pains that I co-aM
hardly CBdar them. A friend came to mo and
advised me to try Hood's 8arsaparilla. I took
htm at his word and got a tottle of It, as4 line
aT ta&ea eicni ootues 01 it.
It Mas Cured M
When the doctors could do ate bo good whaV
rer. After being benefited so much frosa Urns
taedidiM I dex-ribo Hood's 8arsaacrC!a a a
wonderful medicine. I also ad rise etery ooe
who la troablod with rheumatism actio be with-
ood'sCures
out Hood's BanaMriQa. 1 am a farmer, ani
tao saedlda has glTea mo much astrsy aad
sttemgth tm perform say work." Gxoaca W.
ttixi, Hinfrmtn, Missouri.
Meet') St an aaad made, aad perieel
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BUTLER M0.
five minutes nik during the remain
der of tbe week aud take a filial vote
on Saturday.
A special rule to this effect will
be reported By a vote of 81 to 59
t was agreed to pass substantially
the substitute offered by Mr. Spring
er for the original bill Amend
ments were not barred and undoubt
edly efforts will be made to amend
the bill during tbe discussion under
the five minutes rule, but the cau
cus endorsed substantially the sub
stitute, although there was au un
derstanding that amendments might
be offered The meat of tbe whole
thing of course is what the f9 mem
bers whe voted against the bill in
caucus will do when tbe measuie
comes before tbe huuse. There were
over 50 democratic members absent,
but it is understood that most of
the absentees were favorable to leg
illation.
WIlIPPKl) CV A Mill?.
L'niiia-ked Mm its hitloiailo Siniii"
iSevivtly Horevlo John Cum
ateail. Eldorado Springe, Mo , Jan. 7.
Jouu Cuuistead was taken from bis
boarding place iu this city last night
by a mob of uuuiasked citizens aud
taken to a secluded upot iu the sub
urbs of East Eldorado where he was
severely horsewhipped aud given
a few hours to leave town under the
peualty of severe punishment if Ltie
after a giveu time. Cuuistead was
the keeper of an immoral resort,
lie occupied a dwelling in the West
end until two weeks ago, when the
building was stoued. the windows
shot out, tbe doors broken down
and tbe furniture demolished. Cum
stead is recognized here as a tough
character and witb corrupting the
youths of the city by alluring them j
into tbe dens of sin, where they were
exposed to licentiousness in all its
phrases.
After the shooting and atoning of
two weeks ago CumsUad purchased
a new supply of amunition and re
moved to new quarters, where be
declared be would not be molested.
Since then he has been undisturbed
until recently when it was learned
that he had recruited his forces.
This was too much for the citizens
and Cuuistead was called to the door
of his boarding house by unknown
parties and confronted with a
pair of six shooters and told to
throw up his hands. This be refus
ed to do, jumping back into tbe
house where the mob was forbidden
admittance by the proprietor. It
was but tne wont ot a moment to j
lorce tneir way in. tumsteau was
found bidden under a bed. but was
drawn out by tbe leader of tbe mob
with whom Cum stead began a fui
iouo struggle, in which a cook Move
was broken to pieces. Tbe leader
finally silenced hut victim by club
bing him witb bis revolver.
Much excitement prevails over the
affair to day. Co instead swears be
will be avenged. adt as be is a bad
character, and as the leaders of tbe
gang were unmasked aome startling
developments are looked for in a
few days. Cum stead is thought to
be in hiding in the city seeking an
opportunity tr play even with his
enemies.
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Louisville, Kv-, Jan. 7. At Sal
visa, Ky., Slv-sUr and Seyi'iour
Jordan, Will Wright and Jim Cot. by
had a tight lat night. Cosby join
ed issues witb Wiight, Inking bis
part.
Seymour Jordan' throat wax cut
from mr to ar, whil SjIvn?- Jor
dan, was hhot in hf neck. '1 lie Jo -dans
have b-ii terrors lo iln (. p!e
of that necl ion for yeni. The
wounded uwit curitmt live
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