Butler Citizen from Butler, Pennsylvania • Page 2

tHE CITIZEN. Entered at P. O. at Butler as class matte WILLIAM C. NF.GI.F.Y Publisher THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1597.

WASHINGTON. Pensions and appropriations were the foremost topic in both houses of congress last Tuesday. The pension bill being up in the Mr. Cannon, Re pnbiican. Illinois, chairman of the Ap ns committee, showed that the estimated revenues for 1809 were the expenditures, 000, showing anjestimated deficit of 000 000.

Under the Inst sundry civil act! the Secretary of the Treasury was compelled to estimate this year for 000,000 of river and harbor work. of which had not been authorized by law. If this sum were deducted there would be an estimated surplus of $8,000,000, instead of a deficit. Last year the estimated deficit under the last tariff act was $46,000,000. If the $17,000,000 for river and harbor work for which the government stood bound had been included the estimated deficit would have been $63,000,000.

It might be that the estimated for pensions would not be sufficent, but a deficiency appropriation could be easily made. Mr. Cannon urged economy in the appropriations. On Monday, Representative Showalter introduced bills as follows; To grant a pension of per month to Mary Pollock of New Castle, an army nurse: to increase the pension of Joseph of Beaver county; to increase from S3O to per month the pension of John G. W.

Book Rock, to grant pension of sl2 per month to Sarah A. Baker of New Castle whose six sons were either killed during the civil war or died afterwards of wounds received therein; to fp'ant a pension of S4O per month to Elizabeth E. Freeman or Sharon. Or. Monday Rep.

Arnold introduced a bill to ri jeal the original, civil service law of 1884' and all other laws supplemental or amendatory thereto, is evidently verv much in earnest in the matter. He said: "The civil service system is a delusion a farce and a fraud and ought to be repealed. It is also unbusiness like, un- American, unjust and unfair. The whole government service was parked with people who never passed any examination, and then the civil seiviee was extended so as to include them. Now they are in office and protected by the law, and they can't be removed, no mat ter how unfit they may be.

In addition the system is full of inconsistencies. Take, for example, the case of Revenue Collector Fruit, of our district. He is under $500,000 bonds, and, with a single exception of one office deputy, he can't appoint a single deputy collector, and yet he and his bondsmen must be responsible for the official acts of people in whose selection he has no voice. In fact, the whole thing is full of injustices and inequalities, as can easily be learn ed by going through the departments and investigating the way in which it works. On Tuesday Rep.

Showalter presented in the house petitions urging the passage of bills to pension Sarah A. Baker and Mary Pollock, and to correct the military record of Jacob Smith. A Potato Story, Theodore Deimling of Jefferson twp. raises good potatoes. He is prond of tht-iii, and when he determined to visit his brother in Carlsrnhe, Germany, abont three months ago, he selected nine, nice, large ones; washed them clean, and pnt them in his satchel.

He intended them for corner and centre when he spread the Star Spangled Banner over his brother's table but he was doomed to a bitter disappointment. When his vessel arrived in Bremen, his satchel was opened by the German Custom-house officials, and those nine potatoes were held up in holy horror; the officials saw millions of Colorado beetles crawling all over and through them. Theodore was dumfounded by being asked if he didn't know that it was against the law to bring American pota toes into Germany, and the affair ended by the nine pretty potatoes being confiscated and Theodore fined $25 for breaking a law he never dreamed of. We think there is a case here for our State Department. If citizens of this country, visiting in Germany are to be pounced upon and fined for trifling infractions of what looks to us like a ridiculous or vicious law, they should be-warned of the fact in advance; and again it may be that the customs officials overstepped their duty and took advantage of Theodore's lack of information to rob him.

He should have sent for the U. S. Consul at that point, and referred the matter to him. Mr. Deimling is the third citizen of this county that we know of who visited friends in Germany during the past summer, and who were not satisfied with the condition of affairs there.

He wondered how the poor people lived. A little bundle of kindling sticks cost 2.j cents, good steak 40 cents, a little cauliflower 40, and so on. The Germans of today seem to be a nation of slaves, ruled by a pack of bullies and robbers. Mr. Deimling also visited a brother in Switzerland, where things were not so bad.

Resolutions of Respect. The following preamble and resolutions on the death of John C. McCollough, a worthy member of Millerstown Lodge No. 947, I. O.

O. were adopt ed by the Lodge. WHEKEAS, God in His inscrutable providence has called a brother from onr lobge to join the Grand Lodge above, in the person of Bro. John C. McCollough, and WHEREAS, His wife has lost a loviDg husband, his church a faithful Christian and the community an honest and respectable citizen, we humbly bow in submission to our Heavenly Father's will.

Resolved, That this lodge extend to the bereaved wife our tender and sincere sympathy, and commend her to the same source from which our brother de rived his comfort, his blessingn and future hope. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions given to the bereaved wife, be published in the columns of the Millerstown Herald and the BUTLER Cm ZEN, and be spread on the minutes of onr lodge. J. J. CRAWFORD, C.

F. ALLHOUSE, THEO. ENOCH, Committee. Harrisville Institute. The following is the program for the local institute to be held at Harrisville, Dec.

18, at 1 and 7:00 P. AFTERNOON SESSION. Song, Institute; Devotional Exercise, Rev. J. J.

Im'orie; Chorus Song. Room School Discipline, Charles Ifft: Song and March, Room Recitation. Mable Gage; Essential Factors in Teaching. S. L.

Louden; Declamation, Harry Brown; First Principles, Rev. Taylor. RECESS Question Box; Recitation, Elizabeth Magee; Address. Prof. Skinner; Recita tion.

Edna Wick: Morals in School and out of School. Rey. Borland; Song. Institute. EVENING SESSION.

Music, By Local Orchestra; Recitation, Geo. Brown; Song "The Merry Work Room Awaociation of Ideas, H. L. McDowell, Declamation, Samuel McGill; Duet, Misses Brown and Hiijrl man; Address. Rev.

McKelvey; Music, Orchestra; Recitation, Moilie Hindman: Address, Prof. C. Chorus! Song, Room Address, Prof. I. N.

Clymonds; Music, Orchestra; Song "America," Institute. Harmony and Zelinople. Bert Moffett of near Harmony returned home Friday evening from a trip to Franklin. Frank Owen, a driller of Pern Inu. stopped in Harmony over Sunday, he says the oil fields in the Hoosier state are qniet.

Oliver Harper, father of Mrs. Joseph Graver of Harmony, who was hurt at Mars handling tile was brought toHar mony, Friday evening. On Saturday they took him to the Allegheny General Hospital. J. H.

Huber of Gettysburg arrived in Harmony on Friday evening and is looking after his business interests. He is now occupying his new residence which he built recently at Gettysburg. Frank Kellar returned from a trip to Olean N. Y. last Saturday evening.

J. H. Kison made a trip to Butler on business last week. Rev J. W.

Otteraan of Zelinople is holding a protracted meeting at Unionville Beaver Co. in the M. E. church. He reports three conversions and a deep interest in the work.

Wm. Ralston made a weeks v.sit in the Beaver valley with relatives. He reports all the posts cf labor tilled in the The applications far exceed the demands. Mrs. G.

W. Mayes of near Harmony spent several days' in Butler last week shodping. Mrs. Ed Latshaw of Marietta O. arrived at Harmony on Tuesday and will be the guest of A 1 Latshaw over Christ mas.

Miss Ida Latshaw met her in Pittsburg, on Tuesday. The Normal Class of Sunday School workers which meets at the Presbyterian church each Sunday afternoon is starting out auspiciously. The attend ance at the last meeting numbered htty. Rev. H.

M. Carnahan a Pittsburg E. minister paid his parents a visit last week near Zelinople. Harry McNelly and Charley Kirker two Harmony Iwys now have posession of the steam laundry at Zelienople. Miss Mame Lnsk of Butler has been stopping with her sister Mrs.

H. M. Wise of Harmony the last week. Wm. Redick and family of Harmony returned last week from Oil City where they were called to witness the last illness, death and burial Ot their mother, Mrs.

Redick. Floyd E. Longwell is erecting a beautiful residence in the Seaton block at Zelinople at present. Middle Lancaster lodge 648 I. O.

O. F. at Harmony is in a flourishing condition at present. They expended recently over S3OO, for regalia and at present the second story of Latshaw opera house is being fitted out for a specious lodge room which they will occupy iu the near future. John Enslen a well known citizen of Jackson twp.

aged 68 years died at his country residce near Eidenau on Satur day night after an illness of about 10 days. He was born near Butler and was married to Elizabeth daughter of Jacob H. Ziegler deceased. He was buried in the Mennonite cemetery on Tuesday. Rev W.

H. Geyer conducted the services We sympathize with the bereaved. Saxonbtirg Sayings. The Teachers' Institute which was to have been held in Saxonburg Dec. 18, has been postponed.

Notice of date will be announced later. The Wheeler Wilson cases were amicably settled out of court and every one is happy as well as satisfied. Geo Maurhoff and J. E. Muder, Jr.

were called as jurors and Mr. Muder was fortunate in being excused. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denny died last Monday after an illness of several wetks.

Saxonburg was well represented at the county seat last Monday. Miss Georgie McKinney of Freeport spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Anna King. Congressman Showalter introduced a hill in Congress granting a pension of SSO pre month to Chas. Hoffman of Saxonburg. Mrs.

Theo. Helmbold Son have on exhibition the finest line of Christmas goods ever brought to town. No need to go the city for Christmas presents as Helmbold's assortment and prices are just the same as in the city. Have you given the question of having a Poor Farm in Butler county any consideration. This question will be submitted to the voters next February and every citizen should carefully con sider it.

J. E. Muder, Esq. Lensner and Phillip Burtner represented the Saxon purg Odd Fellows at the 50th anniversary of the Butler Lodge, last Monday evening. Chas.

Pfeiffer has purchased a livery business in Sharpsburg, but will not remove his family until next April. J. W. McKee and family will move to East Brady about the 20th of thin month. Don't forget the auction at Krauses' store next Saturday afternoon and evening.

The Lady Maccabees elected their new officers last Monday evening. The barber says it wasn't his fault that the subpoena was served. Look out for a Citizen's ticket at the next election. Flick Items. Charlie Fair of Elkford, W.

is home on a visit. John Chiles of Allegheny is spending a few days at Wilson Criner's. Henry Criner is rigging np the An. derson gas well to clean it out. Ed.

Knoch is furnishing cord wood for the Forest Oil in the Gold field. W. J. Sefton says he is going to get a white Chinese cat, which is a very scarce animal here. John H.

Walker and A. 11. Gold took a flying trip to Butler one day last week, on business. Wm. Trimble boasts of catching two of the largest rabbits caught this season.

The literaries at Rocky Run school are a success. Every Friday night. W. P. Criner's patent grate-walls are giving satisfaction.

The well on the Hickey farm that was cleaned out by Hickey, Lefevre Co. is not showing up very good. Joe Anderson of Glade Mills has moved to the Eli Anderson farm in Clinton twp. Wm. Sefton is improving the swine stock of this vicinity.

He got a fullbred Berkshire, and says he has ordered sixteen more. The game season closed on Wednesday. C. flacksvillc. Turkeys are plenty in our suction, Cold is epidemic amongst us.

Christmas trees are ripening very rapidly. There are many CITIZEN readers and all enjoy it as best home paper. This is the season not to mince words but to mince meat. M. C.

Searing was a Ne.v Castle visi tor on Saturday. T. S. Coulter's Sons were in our town on Monday.putting the spouting on Mr. Reichert's new addition to his house.

J. C. Brown and H. Taylor killed a blacksnake 6 feet long, last week. (True.) Elmer Fulkersou is moving to Ohio this week.

Ernest Morrow is making preparations to build a new house in the near future. Miss Maria McNees of Citj. was a visitor in Jacksville, last Thurs day OEATHS. DON AH AY -At her home in Buffalo twp Dec. Miss Abbie hay, aged about 70 years.

GREEN -On Thursday, Dec. 9. 18'J7, at her home in Etna. Katie Green, nee Moller) wife of Jacob Green, in her 3'Jth year. COOPER At his home in Fairview Dec.

10. 1807, Wm. Cooper, aged about 40 years. her home in Clinton twp. Dec.

13 1897. Mrs Mary Ann Miller, widow or Joseph Miller dec in her 80th year. PHILLIPS At his home in Bntler, Dec. 13, 1897, Charles Phillips.aged 46 years. his home in Washington Dec.

10, 1897, Frank, son of Samuel G. Meals, aged about years. his home in Butler, Dec. 9, 1897, Joseph son of John Happier, aged six years. TURNER his home in Jefferson Dec.

9. 1897, Arthur Turner, aged about 70 years. Mr, Turner was married to a daughter of Geo. Welsh, dee and lived on the old place. His death was a sudden one.

her home in Yenango Dec. 3, 181)7, Eliza Jane, wife of John M. Hilliard. Mrs. Hilliard was a daughter of A rchibald Jamison, dee of same twp.

She was a good woman, and an affectionate wife and mother. Her husband and eleven children survive her. MONTGOMERY his home in Clinton twp. Dec 14, John Montgomery. in his 70th year.

Mr. Montgomery had been in poor health for some months. He was an excellent man, a good citizen, and one of the best known farmers of his section. He was born in Philadelphia on Decumber 18, 18-27, and was reared in Pitts burg. He was educated in the common schools, and learned the brickmaker trade, which he followed then came with his lather to -r county, and in 1857 located on a larnt in West Deer township, Allegheny county.

He afterwards purchased 108 acres of the old homste.id in linton township, erected buildings and en gaged in farming. In August, he enlisted in Co. Lignteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served until the close of the participating in many battles, and was discharged on June 12, ti; politics Mr. Montgomery was a republican, had -rved as school director for ieti yearn, and filled other township offices. He was a of James Harvev Post G.

A. R. He mar ried Catherine Flick a daughter of Henry Flick, who has borne him the following children: Samuel; Henry Margaret wife of Thomas Morrow: Emilia Mary wife of R. E. Morrow: Geo.

Albert. William H. and Bertha E. McKEE At his home in Butler, Saturday. Dec.

11 1897. James Cooper Mc- Kee in his 68 year. Col. McKee's death was caused by heart failure. He was sick but a few days.

He was born here May 18. 1880, apd j'peeiyed his education in the public schools and at the Bntler academy. He taught school for a cougie of years and Ivegan the study of medicine with Dr. W. C.

Thompson, of Indianapolis, attended lectures in the Medical Uni versity of Pennsylvania, and graduated from that institution in 18.V2. He practiced medicine at Altoona aud Holidaysburg till 1857, when he was examined bv the medical board of the regular army, passed and was commissioned assistant surgeon in ths United States army in 1858. He served in several campaigns against the Indians and established a hospital at Chesier in '6l. He joined Pope's army at second Bull Run and served as assistant medical director of the army. At the battle of Antietani he was made assistant medical purveyor of the army and stationed at Frederick City, Marvlapd.

He later took charge of a hospital at Baltimore and was next sent to organize a hospi tal at Pittsburg. In '63 he was promo ted to the rank of captain and placed in charge of Lincoln United States hospital, Washington D. with a capacity of about beds, where he remained until the close of the war and during his stay there 25,000 sick and wounded passed' under his care. He was next ordered to New Mexico as chief rnedi cal officer, with headquarters at Santa Fe, where he met with an accident. He was then sent to Foit Wadsworth.

in New York harbor, where he remain ed abont four years. After a visit Europe he filled several impor ant posi tions for the government, lie was lin ally retired from actual service in 1891. for injuries received in the line of duty, with the rank of lieutenant colonel He returned to his home in Bntler and has since resided here. He was a man of fine literary tastes and was the author of a pamphlet giving the details of I the surrender of his command at Fort Fillmore, which is Highly prized by military men. He was the youngest child of Hugh McKee, one of the earliest citizens of this jilace and who owned and lived 011 the lot at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets now occupied by the John Berg bank and other buildings.

He was a tanner by trade and the bark from his tannery thrown out 011 Jetrer son street was a place of common re sort for the boys in those days to raeo and jump upon. He was a good citizen and is said to have done more than i any other one in promoting and build ing the first United Presbyterian church here, where the present one now stands Coojier, as we have said. was the youngest child and bis death now takes away the last of the children of Hugh McKee and leaves here only the grandchildren of the family desendants of Maria McKee Mcbride. Obituakv Notes Mrs. Nan 3' Allison McKinley, the aged mother of the President, died shortly after 2 o'clock Sunday morning.

Almost two weeks had elapsed since the stroke of paralysis, which was at once pronounced fatal, and the wonderful vitality which had kept death at bay so long had deluded the friends and rela tives into the belief that the aged wo man might, perhaps, recover, despite the verdict of her physician. Koyul makes the food pure, wholesome and delicious. I mi POWDER Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER NEW YORK Butier Savings Bank Huitler, Capital Surplus and I'roSts 19.r63.67 J'lS I. PI RVI-i President J. F.N BY TKOI'TM A N' Vice-President M.

CAMPBELL, ('a; Iner LOUIS B. 'N Teller IHKKiTOKS -Joseph I- urvls. J. Henry Tro'Uiuan W. 1).

Itrandnn. W. A. .1 VtMobell. The Bntler Savurrs Hank Is the Oldest Banking Institution.

11 Butler County, lieiierul bituMns business transacted. We solicit accounts of producers, merchants, farmers and others. All husim ss entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. Interest Dald on lime deposits. GOOD FARM FOR SALE.

The Ford farm in Donegal near Miilerstown is for saUr. It nta lie about lo'' acres, is well watered aud in good condition. For ler.ns inqube at this otaCc DtrrCH capitalists are develop-ae oil fields in the East Indian Islands of Su- matra and Java which they claim will put the American and Russian fields out of the business. The island fields are near the Equator aud the climate is i extremely hot and unhealthy. The oil iis said to be of a quality finer than most of that produced in Pennsylvania.

Thirty miles of pipe are mannfac-1 tnred in Pittsburg for the new field, and Cramp, the Philadelphia ship builder, is at work on four immense tank steamers to carry the product to the world's markets. A MINXF.APOL.IS man has invented a process by which a single ton of soft coal is transformed into pounds of the finest hard coal. HOO pounds of tar, and from 6000 to 9000 feet of gas. besides ammonia, etc. He also makes hard coal from sawdust, garbage or any other old thing.

Callery Items. Prof. Bvron King was the guest of Rev. H. E.

Snyder while in Callerv on Saturday and Sunday. Messrs Frank Rider.John Staples and Fred McNeil are attending court from Adams this week. Dr. S. A.

Barber of Mars is a irequent visitor of the town, occasioned by a regiment of new arrivals. The district institute held here on last Saturday was a success. It was well attended and the papers and talks were of an interesting nature, and of a high order. The school gave several songs and calisthenic drills; Rev. Gilfillan gave a talk on penmanship and Rev Snyder on the value of good fund of knowledge.

The last hour was given to Prof. Byron King, who in his usual manner interested the audience. Prof. King gave the entertainment in the church in the evening. Regardless of 1 weather or condition of roads the meetings were well attended.

One thing especiallj' fine was the dinner at which more than "200 feasted. Great credit for the success of the institute is due to tne untiring efforts of the two local teachers. Sores Disappeared Statement of a RemarJtablo Cure. My little daughter has had ringworms on her scalp, arid she broke out in sores all over her body. I decided to try Hood's Sarsaparilla, and after she had taken it a short time tho sores disappeared." MRS.

C. J. GIVEN', 1903 Elsworth Street, Philadelphia, Pa Remember Hood's Is the One True Blood PiiruVr. fl; six for $5. Hood's Pills cure constipation.

25 cents. RAILROAD TIME TABLES. Bessemer K. Trains depart: No 12, No, 14, 5:07 P. M.

Bntler time. Trains arrive: No. It, 9:35 A. No. 11.

2:55 P. M. Butler time. No. 12 runs through to Erie and connects with W.

N. Y. P. at Huston Junction for Franklin and Oil City, and N. Y.

L. E. W. at Shenanan for all points east. No.

14 runs through to Albion and connects with W. N. Y. P. for Franklin and Oil City.

A. B. Agent. pITTSBURG WESTERN Railvvaj Schedule of Passenger Trains in effect Nov. 21, 1897.

BUTLER TIME. 1 1 Arrive. A.M I 17 Allegheny "Flyer" 13 32 New Oartle Arciiminoftutioii 1 r.M, IT Akron Mail A.M 7 r.M Allegheny Accommodation 1- Allegheny 15 PJll Allegheuy "Flyer" Cliinigo Kxprew 12 1H Allegheny Mail 44 BOU 44 Allegheny "Flyer" 7 Flhvood 4D 7 Oci 'hicago Limits! i 5 441 17 A Kane ami Kitulforil Mail 9 A.M r.M TRAINS. Allegheny EXJIIVKM 8 A.m fl 44 Allegheny 4o A.M 7 i 4i Allegheny AceonjFpodatiop i I Train arriving at 7 p.m. 11.

A depot, at p.m aii-l A Allegheny at For through to all in the wist, or west and information regarding routes, time of trains, apply A. B. C'ROl't'H, Agent, IJ. 15. KEYXOLPS, Sup't, Hutler, Pa.

Foxhnrg, I'a. ('. W. ItASSETT, A. G.

A Allegheny, Pa. jpEMLYANIA WFSTEN PENNSYLVANU DIVISION. SCUEDI'LE ix Nov. 29, SOUTH. WEEK DAYS A M.

A. M. A M. I'. M.

P. M. BUTLER Lenve! 25 HOsll 1" 235 11 tin ltntier 7 02 5 Itiitler 7 i 12 3 25 5 5:1 Natrona 7 f. (l HI i 7 42 07,12 35 42 li 07 7 51), 1) VI 45 3 sli, I i lareinoiit 0 1 (12 4 tKi li i 8 I 11. 4 12 Alle-Sienv 8 is 1 4 (J 4:: IA.

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M. SI I)AY Bntler for Allegheny ('iry and principal intermeiliiite Htatimid at 7:35 a. nu, aud p. in. NORTH.

WEEK PAYS A A P. IP Alle gheny Citv leaw 7 IHI il 11 25 1 230G 10 7 11 11 4 mout 9 Mil -If i ft Tureiituni -14' 12 07, 3 2.i, 0 4ti Natrona 7 043 VI 531 051 Hutler notion. 7 4'. 12 22 3 45! 7 Butler Juiu 7 II 12 25J 4 o7i 7 Oo Sitxotihurg 8 Id 10 15 12 4 7 24 BI'TLER arrive lO i 5 7 A. M.

A. P. P. M. NDA I ave Allegheny ity for aud princijMl intermetliate stations at 7:20 in.

aud p. in. THE EAST. P. M.A.M.

i P. 31. P.M. 230 25' lv BI Tl.ku.. ar '1 17 25 7 Butler Jtim tlon lv 12 4 7 lv Butler Junction ar 8 'in 12 08 I I 749 ar Trw port 82812 08 4 7 53' Jh 4 824 12 421 14 Oil 11 411 PmHOB Ilo) 7 63111 38 iM 8 4 4 7 IVI 11 09 II Jji Itiairsville 4 7IM 40 BlairsviUe Interseftion.

5 10 8 5o 11 Alumna 44 3 15 8 oo 1o" 10, Harrirfluirg 44 II 4 310 I 8 11 A. II IA. M. P. M.

On Sunday) train leaving Butler 7:35 a. connetts Altooua and Philadelphia. i I leave nttabovg Station), an Atlantic daily A.M Pennsylvania 4 7:15 4 Daj Expn 44 Main Line KxproM, Philalelpliia Express, 4: p.M Eastern Kxpress, 44 7:05 44 ine. 4 8:10 44 Philad'a Mail, oiijy For detailed infoiiuatioii, address E. Watt.

Agt. Uist: t'orner Firth nue and Smith- Held Street, Pittsburg, Pa. .1 B. lit-Trills lN, J. R.

VYOOD, Mauagi-r GenM Agent. TI Biilicr County National Bank, Butler Penn, Capital paid in Surplus and Prolits 114,647.87 Jos. Hartman, President; T. V. Ritts, Vice President; C.

A. Baifcy. John G. McMarlin, Ass't Cashier. general banking transacted.

IhtereM paid 011 time deposirs. SloiM'y loaned apprcived security. invite you to open an account with this bank. IHUFt 'TOUS- Hon. llart man.

11011. VV. s. Waldron. Hr.

N. Hoover. 11. 31c- Sweeney, E. E.

A brains. C. I'. Collins i. Smith, l.eslie llazlett, M.

Fineg.iu. VV. if. Lurkin. John I'r.

W. C. and leas, Ben tfassoth, M. Wise. J.

V. Ritts SlfiS Prf rf OHAKGE I. K.irKp"tr:clt, Optician Jewelei xt to Court Ilousu F.u'lei, Late Csr 1 TlEte La istit Idvertise iu CJTIZE.V. SPECIAL Election Proclamation! To Vote For or Against a Poor Farm. To the Honorable John M.

(ireer. President Judge of the Court of Sessions of Hutlep County, Pennsylvania: WV. the undersigned, beinj? the majority of the i of the Poor liistriet composed of the county of Butler, under the Act of of the l'Jth day of June. most re pe-tfully petition and recommend that Vour Honorable Court order that the question of the purchase of estate within the said district, the erection of suitable buildings and the rsiahllshment of a poor distri be submitted To at vote of the qualifi tl electors of district at such time as your Honorable Court shall determine under the provisions of the above act. And as in duty bound we will ever pray.

Ac. NAME. DISTRICT. Wm. Gibson Fairview borough John I.

Manny Butler township K.M.Anderson Penn township And others. ORDER OF COURT. Now. 4th. ISH7.

the within petition tjeiug presented in open Court and it appearing that a majority of the Overseers oft lie IN in oflice in said county at the time of signing said petition have signed it. recommending the purchase of land and erection of buildings to furnish relief and give employment to the destitute poor and paupers in Butler county, upon due consideration the prayer thereof granted, and it is directed that the question of purchase of real estate within Butler County Poor Distri and erection thereon of buildings and providing tools. machinery and stock by the County Commissioners as they in their judgment may deem necessary, proper and suthcient to carry out the design and purpose of the law. be submit led voles the qualified electors of the Butler County Poor District. Said election shall be Itold at tin- time of the election for borough, ward and township officers, on the 3rd Tuesday of February, 1898, at the hours ami places of holding said elections and htld and conducted by tie- election officers provided by law for holding elections in the respective voting districts and precincts within said poor district of Butler county according to the laws governing municipal and general elections in this Common wealth.

At least srxty days' notice of said election shall be given by the Sheriff of the eouuty by publication in newspapers published within said county, and the ommissioners of said county are hereby directed to prepare and furnish printed ballots sufficient in number to fully supply all the electors in the county, 011 lie outside of which shall printed the words. 'Poor House." On the inside of one-half the number of ballots prepared shall be printed the words. "For Poor House," and on the inside of the other liaif shall tie printed the words. "Against Poor House." Each election district shall be furnished with at least four times as many ballots as there were voters at the general election 011 November 2d. The election officers of the several election districts shall receive ballots from qualified electors written or printed as aforesaid.

At the close of the polls the shall la duplicate certified returns be and sealed, one copy of which shall be deposited with the Commissioners of the county, to be by them, aud the other with the Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the county. At the first meeting and session of the Court of Quartei thereafter the said returns deposited with the Clerk of the Court of Sessions shall be opened and counted by the Court and a record made of the result 01 said election. If a majority of iist are for a poor tin' County Conindssioners shall, within a reasonable time at their (lis- rrelion. proceed to purchase real estate and erect buildings provided liy law. but if a majority of the so cast are against a poor hmise, no land sli.ill now he purchased.

1 lie expeuses of tiiU election shall he borne by the county of Itutler. By the Court. JOHN M. I'. J.

Certified from the record thin 10th day of November. A. MEALS. Clgrk. oEc'l ITIJ; i.

At or MARCH SI, 1X77. SEC. 4. In receiving counting, and in making returns of ilie votes cast, the inspectors aud judges and clerks of said election shall be governed by the laws of this Commonwealth regulating general elections, and all the penalties of said election laws are hereby extended to and applied to the voters, inspectors, judges and clerks voted at and in attendance upon its elections, held under the provisions of this act and the act to which this is a supplement. Now, therefore, in pursuance of said order of Court, i.

William It. Dodds. High Sheriff in and for the cour tv Butler, SstiUli of I'eunsylv'unia, do hereby make known and give public notice to the elector-, of Butler county, that on Tuesday, the 15th day of February, being the third Tuesday of said month, a special election will be held 111 the several election districts of said county established by law. at which time and place tiiev will vote "For" or "Against" the establishing of a county "Poor House." The form of ballot will be as provided for in the above "Order of Court." PLACES OF UOLUING T62 ELECTIONi The paul electiom will bi lie Id thioughoiit the county as follows: The electors cf Adams township. North precinct, at tue carpi nt shop of J.

Stn'tli at Myoma said pr-eiict. The electors oi Alaia3, Bout: praeiuet, al Parks' Mill in said i recinct. The electors of Allegheny towuaUip tlu houte ot David at Sit I'ointi in saiJ township. The electors of Buffalo township tha hou-e of l'hos. W.

Elliott in said township. Tho electors of Butler tovrn-hip tbe irnu-o of James Hajjeraia in tiiiitowu- Tlie electors of Brady township at the School Loose at West Liberty. The r.f CiearSeH towne'iip at the oflice ot in said township Tne electors of Clinton township at tho Hull at Riddles Koads iu s.dd township. The electors of Concord township, at 31. CocLra-i's new house in Middietown.

The electors of Clay towns'iip at tho Cjntrj School house in townehip. The electors of Centre township at th-j Ceutte School House, in said township. Tho electors of Cherry township, North preoinct, al the Bye-oVeail'School House, in said The electors of Cherry township, South precinct, at the Goraarsol School House iu uaiil precinct. The electors ofConnoquenessing township Northern precmet at Sob-jol house So. 7, in Wliiteetown.

The electrrs of Contioqtienessing township precinet at the Grahuu) School No. 5. Tho electors of Cranberry township at the houfce of Andrew Kirsiiler ia said township. The electors ot Lionegal township at thi tifcciii.n house in said township. The electors of Faitview township at the eh ciiim house iti said township on tarrn of 1111 Riddle.

Tho electors of Forward township at the house uf liobert H. Brown. Tho electors of Franklin 'ownsliip at Mt Chestnut Grange ill in said township. The electors oljacksou township. Eistcru the house ol Juo A Kichart in ii 1 precinct.

The electors of Jackson township. Westera precinct, at the Jorecki Atl'g building in said precinct. The electors of Jefferson township, at the house of Morris ltoigtiter. The electors of Lancaster township at the house of Uhl. The electors of township at the house of George Cooper.

The electors of Marion township at the house ol It. W. Atwell in said towush'p. electors of Muddy creek township at tie 1 case ol llenrv Hay iu Mid township. The electors of Mercer township at the imee cf J.

A. in said township. The electors of Oakland township at the house of William J. Hutchison in said towunhip. The electors of I'arker towns hip at the house ol Mrs Laciuda sValley iu Martinsliurg.

Iho electors of Penn township, North preciiHt, at the Opera in I he elietois ot Penn tbwuauip, Stiiuh precinct, at tho of H. Sutton, in said precinct. The electors of Summit township at tho house of Adam Frederick. The electors of Slipperyrock township at tin house llsrry Albaster in said township. The electors Venango township at the -hop ot E.

K. Taylor. The electors of VViufield township al Grange Hall ill said towntdiin. The rs of WaoLingtyh township, North pieclnct, at the house ol Mrs. J-no Henderson.

at Milliards' The electors of Washington township. South at the lusarance Co. office, in North Washington. The electors of Worth township at the Public Hall iu in gs'i 1 townfillip. The electors of the horo.igh of Butler, lit ward tho Wuller Hall in said ward.

2nd ward at the llousi in said ward. ad ward ai the Grand Jury Itoom in Couit House. 4th ward at Nixon's Homo, N. McKean St, in said wa d. sth ward at the Kick lb.tue, oa N.

Main iu said ward. The electors of the bifO'igh of Centreville at the house ol Kobert Ka'ston. The o'ectors of the horoagh of HirrisvPlo at the shop of J. H. Mor'ison Jr.

in borough. The electors of the borough of Prospect at the house ol Sam'i. Biddlc in said borough. The electors of ths borough of Haxonburg at the house ol Mrs, E. A.

llelmbold in said borouyh- The electors of the borough of West Sunbury at the public school house. '1 he electors of the borough of Alillerstawn at the hotel of Jno. Dolau in said borough. The electors of the borough of Petrjlia at Couucil Boom In stid borough. The electors of ilie irough of Fairview at the Union llall iu saiu The electors of the borough of Ktrus pity a) IjiP liosp leu.s in vil4 hop Ugh The eieutors of the borough ot Evans City at the t-hop ot Mickley Oc West in said borough.

The electors of the of ilartno.iy ai the Coovertin borough. The electors of the borough of Zelieui pie ai the wagon shop ol JalDcft a lace iu said boraugh. The eh ctors ol'the borough of Mars at the house of Thomas Miles ia said borough. The electors of the bo-ouijh of at the house of E. L.

Beiphley in boro. The com of the boromn of Valencia at the store room of Ball Stoup in aid borcugh. Theeleo'ors of the borough of Conno.jue- nessins a' the house of VV Thomas in said i borough. Given Wider raj hand at offce at Cutler this 10th day of in the year of oar Lord, IMC.anl in tho lJ2nd year of the Independence of ttie United Statw of America. W.

B. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. MR. S. A.

JOHNSTON, DENTIST Gold Killings (Painless Extraction of Teeth and Artificial Teeth without plates a specialty, Nitrous Oxide or Vitalized Air or Local naesthetics used. Otlice over Miilers groceiy, east of Lowy house. DR. W. McTLROY, DENTIST.

Formerly known as the "Peerless Painless Extractor of Teeth." Located permanently at in East Jefferson Opposite Hotel Lowry, Butler. Will do deutial operations of all kinds by the latest devices and up-to-date methods. M. MCALPINB, DENTIST. Main St, Na-sthetics Administered.

DR. J. E. FAULK. DENTIST, Painless Gas and bridge work a specialty.

No. i. new Bickel building OTT. N. M.

HOOVER, 137 E. Wayne office hours. 10 to la a. m. I and to p.

tn. I J. DONALDSON, DENTIST. Artificial Teeth inserted on the latest improved plan. Gold Fillings a specialty.

Office over Miler's Shoe Store. hR. CHAS. R. B.

HUNT, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Eye, ear, nose and throat a specialty. 132 and S. Main Street, Ralston building. 11' TI. BROWN, VV TIOMGI.UPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Office 236 H. Main opp. P. O. Residence 315 N.

McKean St. OAMt'ELM. BIPPUS. Suuotov 2uo West Cunningham St. BLACK, L.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. New Troutnian Building, Butler Pa. A. RUSSELL, M. D.

Room 3, Bickel Block. Hurler ha Peoples Phone No. 309. Night call 173 F. L.

McQUISTION, V. Civil, ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Office near Court House. M. ZIMMERMAN VI PHYSICIAN AND SI.BI.EOK Oftlce Mo. 43, S.

Main street, over City Pharmacy. John W. Coulter, Attorney-at-Law. Special attention given to collections and business matters. Kerernce: Butler Savings Bank, or Butler County National Bank.

B. BKEDIN, TJ ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office 011 Main St. near Court House. 4 T.

SCOTT, IY ATTORNEY A', LAW. Office at No South Diamond St. 0 11. PIERSOIO ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office at No.

104 East Diamond St. HH. GOUCHER, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Mi chell building. M.

CHRISTLEY, A ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office ou North Diamond Street, oppa site the Court House Floor. 4 LEX RUSSELL, A ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office- with Newton Black, Esq. South Diamond Street.

4 T. BLACK, A ATTORNEY AT LAW. Rg.HU building. 1 M. I'AINTER, 'I ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Office between Fostoffice and Diamond YEWTOX BLACK, it ATTORNEY AT LAW. Oftice on South Diamond Street. UJL'LFTER BAKER, ATTORNEYS AT IAW. Room 8., Armory M. C.

WAGNER, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, 139 South Maiu street. Over Sbaul Nast's Clothing Store Hotel fIH Reopened and vea ly for the accommodation of the traveling public. Everything First-class. MRS MATTIK REIHIMG, Owner 3EANOK SNACES Livery, Feed and Sale Stable RE OK WICK HOUSE, BUTLER, PA. TLe best Hint olasH rigs always on hand ai.

for hire. aoeciuKHlatiiitis in toivn fcr pbrmau-nt boarding aiul transient trade. Special guaranteed. Stable room lor sixty-five hot see. A good class of horses, both drivers and Uralt horses always baud and lor sale under a full guarantee; and horses bought apon proper notification by ii NACE, Telephone, not bt'fort' a nion jrlass to be tilled with tlicup.

inferior ifi order to ob- tain yourtradr: neithrrdowe adver- tiv to you twodollurs one- but we do givi-you straight, ue liquors wine and fair aud' at holiday time always remember our customers, Write for complete Price i Quart. Gal. Aiidricsst'ii's $5.50 Bridgeport Kye 1.00 3.50 1 lUUiiiKer 1-00 sunny Side. All .71 I ll4K 1 .00 3.00 Robinson ounty Sour Mtl-sh 1.35 OM CaUUij Sedlstllled, Byt JO Ml AUTHUR ANDRiESSEN, 188 Federal Ailegiieny. Grand The inquest of the Common wealth of Pennsylvania uow in session in Butlercounty tinal pre ti the conrt.

The said inquest, after first being sworn according to law and by this Honorable Conrt as the law and their duty, on 42 bills of in dietuient, finding true bills and ig noring six bills We also acted on the petition for an nexation of certain lots on west side of Butler to Butler borough, indorsing the jK-tition and reccomending that the saul lots be annexed to the borough. We also on the report of viewers. petition, asking the county to build a bridge in Bntler borough at the point where Cunningham street would cross Connoquezuiesssng creek, and in dorsed and recommend the same. We visited the county jail and found it crowded, uncomfortable and inadequate and recommend that it be altered, changed, repaired, enlarged and improved in accordance with plans submitted bv the County Commissioners, with such reasonable changes as the County Commissioners may deem wise and necessary. We heartily indorse the actions of former grand juries as well as the action of this court making it possible, in the near future to vote fororagainst a county poor farm, being of the opin io" that modern civizilation demands that we care for onr unfortunate humanely and properly, thus abolish ing our present method of farming them out" (so to speak) to the cheapest bidder, the man who has the heart to provide the fewest to cheer their declining years, which we regard as little short of barbarous.

We also counsel our County Com missioners "not to lie caught napping with regard to our insane: and by the time our present contracts for their keeping expires to have some arrange and provisions made for their safe keeping and treatment. We visited the different otik-es in the Court House and made an examination and inspection of the public grounds around the same find the officers courteous, the offices neat and clean, and the records and papers well preserved and in the best of order, and recommend that in each of the officers Wellsbaugh burners be placed to accommodate the officers when the electricity fails, especially the Prothonotary's office. We congratulate the County Commissioners on their retaining in their services, and in that of, the county, such an able, industrious and efficient janitor as Adam Kanierer, the present incumbent. We hereby extend our thanks to. the court for his kindness and counsel well as the various uihcers, believing that Butler county has just cause to be proud of such an efficient corps of offi cera, and that the county's business can safely be entrusted to such hands.

It.was brought to onr attention that on two occasions the water pipes in the Court House had bnrstin the vicinity ot the Register and Recorder's office and we heartily recommend that the coun ty Commissioners take such steps as will secure the county records from damage by water- UUd that all necessary Vfiwrs be made in and around the Court House. We reccommer.d that the cells in the jail be kept as clean as possible under the crowded and inproperly arranged condition till such time as a new jail or repaired jail can be completed and we we urge the County Commissioners to complete and rebuild this as early as possible. W. J. Now.

December HI. the above aud finding by the grand jury is approved and it ordered that the same be published one time in the Butler Eagle," the "BUTLER CITIZEN," the "Butler County Record," and the Democratic Hear and also that the same be certified to the County Commissioners. B.Y THE COURT. SCRIBNHP'S HAQAZJNE FOR 1898 A GREAT PROGR VMWE, Th? Story of the Revolution by Senator Jlcnrv Cabot Ixxlge, to run throughout tlie year. (For th? first time all the modern ait forces and resources will be brought to bear upon the Revolution.

Howard Pyle and a corps of artists arc making over 100 paintings and drawings expressly for this great work.) Captain A. T. Mahan's "The American Nacy in the to be illustrated by Carlton T. Chapman, the marine artist; Harry £'enn, and others. Thomas Page's First Long Novel, "ReJ Chronicle of Reconstruction." Mr.

Page has devoted four years to the story, and he considers it his best work (Illustrated by West Clnediust.) Kipling, Richard Harding Davis, Joel Chandler Karris George W. Cable, and others, are under engagement to contribute stories during 1898. Robert Grant's "Search-Light Letters" to various letters that came fn consequence of his "Re flections of a Married Man" and The Opinions of a Philosopher." "The Workers" in field-. Walter A. Wvok'ofii, the college who became a laborer, will tc'il about his experience with laborers and anarchists in Chicago.

Illustrated from life by W. R. Leigh.) The Theatre, The Mine, etc, will be treated in "The Couduct of Great Business" series (as were "The Wheat Farm." The in with numerous illustrations. Life at Girls' bke the articles on "Undergraduate Life at Harvard. Princeton and Yale," and as richly illustrated.

Political Reminiscences by Senator Hoar, who has been in public life tor forty-five years. C. D. Gibson will contribute two I serial sets of drawings during '9B, "A New Vork Day," and "The Seven Ages of American Woman." The full prospectus for '9B in small book form (24 pages), printed in two colors, with nmerous illustrations (aover and decorations by Mavfield Parrish), wi be sent upon, application, postage paiu. PRICK $3.00 YEAR 25 CENTS A NUMBER.

CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, NEW YORK. OIL MEAL HEI4I) Feed for Horses, Cows. Sheep. Hops. Fowls, Health, strength and productive jsiwer to animals.

Are you feeding it? Cheapest feed In the market. I INSFFfI nil AXn WHITE LEAD LI noCCU UIL Makes paint last for years on house, barn or fen. e. Mixed paints are doubtful quality: some and some very bad. Write for our circular For pure Linseed oil or meal, and white lead, ask for "Thouiusop'Sy" or address manufacturer.

TUK.MI'StIN Diamond stfeet Allegheny, l'a. Practical Horse Shoer WILL ROBINSON, Formerly Horse Shoer at the Wick House has opened a shop in the rear of the Arlington Hotel, where he will do Horse-Shoeing in the most approved style. TRACK AND ROAD HORSES A SPECIALTY. FARM IN BUTLER FOR SALE. Located north of end of West Peari containing 14 acres; nice drive-wav to it.

All kinds of fruit, of water from never failing spring, ntw house 4 rooms 011 first floor, good wall and cellar under whole house. For particulars inquire 011 prcmir-ta rf of A. T. SCOTT, Diamond THE WAY HAVE A Werry Christmas to others tliem a with suitable gifts. But ii' jf where to find the gitfs? Onr stock '(if perfectly.

Come and see something for even-age; 1 la will not empty your SLIPPERS. Ladies' Misses' and Children's 1 Slippers at 20c, 35c, 50c, 75c and sl, warm lined, leather or felt soles. Warm lined easv shoes for grandma; warm slippers for grandpa; prettv, warm slippers, felt soles for little girls and boys. It you don't want slip- you can get shoes of any style or price you want. Slippers are not alone an attractive useful.

We have them in goat, kid, in black and tan, velvets with rich sprays in delicate i styles such as Harvard, opera and Princeton. Prices in Men's at 50 cents, 75 cents and sr. I WOOLEN BOOTS. STOC KINGS and RUBBER GOODS, make a very suitable present, as well as useful, for some one of the family, You will find us opposite Hotel Lowry. Butler's Leading ShoeS I House I B.

C. HUSELTON, Notth Main Butler, Pa. I 3--Reasons Why--3 The Right Goods At the Right Prices In the Right Place EXPLAINS WHY WE ARE SO BUSY Never be ore in the history of RUFF'S SHOE STORE has rig there been shown a stock of shoes as complete in every department. Unless you are MA RIED in your buying) to some one stoie, we do not believe you can give our prices five minutes' fair considers- A tion without deciding that we SAVE YOU MONEY- Doubt- II less many other houses tell you they save you money, but what Vj A other in Bulter dares put before you such an arrav of prices A A and urge comparison with those of oilier stores? Your time is val- uable is ours. Ail we want to sav is, more than ever will our Vi fl UNDERBUY, UNDERSELL, and one price to all be our motto.

We are keen edge cutters, and WM WA you will always find our prires hewn down to the lowest level. Careful comparison cannot fail to convince you that it is to your in- 1 teoest to traae with fjg fl A. RUFF SON. kj THE BARGAIN MAKERS IN SHOES, fl BUTLER. PENN'A, fl I HOLIDAY PRESENTS That arc useful at very attractive prices.

It is a great Item in buying to make your money cover the most ground post- 1 estn do It in tills store. Ladles' embroidered handkerchiefs from 5c to 50c. Ladles' hemstitched handkerchiefs from 5c to 25c. L. Ladles' lace edjjo handkerchiefs from 5c to $1 25, Ladies' long silk ties.

Ladies' white ties, lace ends, Ladies' satcbels. Ladles' and Children's purses, Kid gloves. ('ashmen' gloves. from 25 to 00. lee.

wool hoods, Silk hoods. Full line of Ladles' and children's Ladles'gowns HO, Holiday price site. Ladles' corset i covers fl Holiday price MOc. l.iulles' Demise J1 00 ilolidav price Ladies' drawers $1 00. Holiday price MMe.

gR dls- 1 caunt on mUUiu-vy. Mult recolvi- iminipt attention. MARKS', 108 S. Main one door South of Eutler Savings Bank, i WE SAVE YOU 25 PER CENT ON DIAMONDS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVERWARE, SILVER NOVELTIES, ETC Our stock is complete in every detail Our stock of Diamonds is the largest in liutler County, and as we buy direct from the importers you can save the Jobbers profit by buying from us. We buy all our diamonds loose and mount them to suit you, therefore you get just what you pay for.

All our diamonds are guaranteed to be just as we say they are or money refunded. We give our special attention to rep.iring of fine watches and jewelry. vVe take old gold and silver the same as money, paying the highest market prices. C. F.

T. PAPE BRO, JEWELERS, 122 South Main Butler, Pa. J. S. YOUNG, Tailor, Hatter and Gents Furnishing Goods.

Summer heat makes the prublejn of looking dressy and keeping cool a hard one But we've solved it; and for once economy, comfort and fashion go hand in baud o'ir summer suits are finer in fabric, nobbier in pattern and more stylish in cut han ever before, they fit your curves and yet they're uot sweat bath outfits. The prices may surprise you. J. S. YOUNG.

Tailor. 101 S. MAIN BUTLER, PA 1 is I I I Hitch your uP flj But be i business it's in a works to a Fahys Gold-1 good filled Case, And that vor from GREER The Jeweler. 111 N. Main Blk Butler, Pa..