BUTLER CITIZEN
JOHN H. fc W. C. NE6LEY, PROP'RS,
Entered at the Postojffice at Butler as
second-closs* matter.
Republican State Ticket.
FOB GOVERNOR,
JAMES A. BEAVER, of Centre county.
FOB JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT,
WILLIAM H. RAWLE, of Philadelphia.
FOB LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM T. DA VIES, of Bradford county.
FOB SECBETABY INTERNA I. AFFAIRS,
JOHN M. GREER, of Butler county.
IN answer to an inquiry from Jas. S
Craig Esq , of Allegheny twp., as to the
statement that be bas been ignored as
the member of the State Committee
for this county, we can say that we
believe the report entirely without
foundation. He is the member, and
we know of no person or power having
tbe right to ignore him.
FBANKLIN H. AGNEW, ESQ , a son
of Judge Agnew, was nominated last
week by the Republicans of Beaver
county, as their candidate for the State
Senate. This is a move in the right
direction and we hope to hear of other
such Senate nominations being made
this year. __
THE letter of Hon. Thomas M. Mar
shall, declining the nomination tender
ed bim by the Ilarrisburg Republican
State Convention of May 10, will be
found in another place. While the
letter is not as explicit as was general
ly looked for, yet there is no difficulty
in discovering the true reason for his
refusing to serve. He has been a de
cided and outspoken opponent of the
Camerons for years past and of all
their political methods.
DON CAMEBON is reported as saying
tbat he is for "war to the knife," to
crush out the Independent Republicans
of the State and their ticket. If this
is so he will soon have few followers.
He is also reported as offering to "old
Tom Marshall" the right to name the
man for the place on the ticket he,
Marshall, declined. This is like tbat
individual we read of in tbe Bible, of
fering to give things he did not own.
Mr. Marshall would doubtless resent
any such effort to entrap him, by mak
ing him a party to the worst kind of
bossism. The fight going on now is
just against such assumptions, the set"
ting up and slating tickets in advance
of public sentiment or ignoring indi
vidual effort and personal merit.
JUDGE MCJUNKIN, of this p'ace,
came near being the nominee of the
Philadelphia Republican State Con
vention for Judge of the Supreme
Court. He has the satisfaction of
knowing, however, tbat the nominee
Mr. Junkin, bears the greater part of
bis name, only the "Mac" being drop
ped. Tbe proceedings of the Conven
tion, when it came to nominate a can
didate for Supreme Judge, show what
queer little incidents mav sometimes
lead to queer results. Concerning this
matter of Supreme Judge it must be
regretted that neither of the Republi
can nominees so far named is from the
Western part of the State. Mr. Rawle,
nominated by tbe Harrisburg Conven
tion of May 10, lives in Philadelphia
and was slated by Senator Cameron
for that position more than six months
ago. Mr. Junkin, nominated by the
Convention of May 24, also resides in
Philadelphia. The people of the
Western part of the State want relief
from tbat unjust decree by which they
are compelled to go to Philadelphia for
a bearing of their causes, and it looks
as if they were not going to get it.
THE WAY OUT.
The Harrisburg Convention, of May
10, nominated Thomas M. Marshall
for the post of Congressman-at-Large.
It adjourned without making any pro
vision for the filling of any vacancies
on its ticket. There is, therefore, no
power in any other than tbe people to
fill any vacancy occurring on it. The
. State Central Committee, appointed by
tbat body, cannot fill any such vacancy,
simply because no such power was
given it. But if power had been given,
it would be a very dangerous experi
ment on tbe part of the State Com
mittee to exercise it. As it is, it would
be simply usurpation on its part to at
tempt any such thing. Its nominating
a candidate would not be respected-
Mr. Marshall has declined, and his
place mast be filled by a regular con
vention springing frotu Republicans of
the whole State. This may prove a
fortunate circumstance at present, and
open the door for a way out of the wil
derness in which the Republicans of
the State are at preseut found.
Since the Harrisburg Convention
the Philadelphia one hjs been held,
May 24. It nominated a full Republi
can State ticket. Col. William Mc-
Micbael, its nominee for Congressman
at-Large, is a strong an i a good man,
in every respect. All Republicans
could vote for biui. But whether he
be chosen in tbe place of Mr. Marsha!)
or not, is not now the qnestion. The
matter is to have a new Convention, to
see if all difficulties may not b-j remov
ed. Tbe Independent Republicans
would doubtless meet half way any
proposition looking to concession and
one united ticket. If there should be
three one legged soldier candidates up
on this combined ticket, what would
be a surer omen of success in Novem
ber ? As matters stand, defeat of both
Republican tickets now in tbe field is
certaiu in the fall. The escape from
this—and the only one we se c—is by
a new State Couventicn, by and at
which all matters at variance if) the
party could be solved. We arc pleased
to see tbat this view is meeting with
favor from both sides.
PRIMARY ELECTION.
Saturday is Republican primary
jlection. liet there be a full turn out
md a fair and free choice made.
INDEPENDENT CONVENTION
We give in this week's CITIZEN as
full an account as possible of the pro
ceedings ot the Independent Republi
can State Convention, held in Phila
delphia Inf-t week. We copy from the
Philadelphia Press and it may, there
fore, be relied upon as correct. It is
our desire to give full and fair accounts
of all going on in political matters, so
that our readers may have all the news
and thus be enabled to judge for them
selves 011 all questions, whether of men
or of measures.
There is no disputing the fact that
the ticket placed in nomination by the
Independent Republican State Conven
tion is composed of most worthy citi
zens. That it is a good one, and a
very strong one, all are willing to con
cede. The platform of principles is ad
mirable in thought aud expression. It
takes up and finishes what the Harris
burg Convention omitted. The new
rules, now Jaid down by both Conven
tions. if honestly carried out, will free
the party in the future from all the
tyranny and dictatorial methods of one
man or one set of men.
ANOTHER TMETFOKMED.
The Independent Repnbliean
Convention. liar*
inonioitHly>
From the Philadelphia Press, May 25.]
The Independent Republican State
Convention, in Horticultural Hall, yes
terday, was largely attended, enthus
iastic in its conduct, and bold in it 3
nominations. The platform declares
for Civil Service reform, reflects se
verely, if indirectly, upon the Arthur
administration, and coutains radical
principles of party reform. The ticket
is Republican throughout. The session,
though as exciting as could be wished,
began, continued and ended in harmony.
This ticket was nominated :
For Governor, John Stewart, of
Franklin.
Lieutenant-Governor—Levi Bird
Duff, of Allegheny.
Secretary of Internal Affairs—Geo.
W. Merrick, of Tioga.
Cougressman-at-Large—Wm. Mc-
Michael, of Philadelphia.
Justice of Supreme Court—George
Junkin of Philadelphia.
A TEN PICTURE OF THE CONVENTION* AS
]T APPEARED TO THE PHILADEL
PHIA PRESS.
When Hon. I. P. McKee, of the
State Committee, arose to call the In
dependent Republican State Conven
tion to order, in Horticultural Hall,
shortly after 11 o'clock yesterday
morning, he stood face to face with a
gathering which has no parallel in the
political annals of Pennsylvania. It
looked more like a vast assembly of
churchmen thau anything else. The
auditorium, the galleries and stage
were crowded, not with the clacquery
log-rollers and half-drunken hangers-on
who figure so conspicuously in the
average party assembly, but with
men and women, young and old, who
were thoroughly representative of the
highest citizenship of the Common
wealth It was a gathering ofearuest,
sober, intelligent men who by their
conduct, individually and collectively,
demonstrated that active political
service involves nothing incompatible
with the loftiest standard of public
morals. Senator Mitchell entered the
room ten minutes before the Conven
tion was called to order, and his ap
pearance was the signal for a storm of
applause which subsided only to break
out with renewed vigor upon the ar
rival of Major Merrick, Hon. Charles
S. Wolfe and other prominent leaders.
THE ORGANIZATION.
A word from Chairman McKee, of
the State Committee, an eloquent
prayer by Rev. D. C. Babcock, the
readiug of the resolution by which the
January Conference ordered the Con
vention, and the body was ready for
business. The nominations of Hon.
John I. Mitchell for temporary chair
man and Philip C. Garrett and Thom
as W. Phillips for temporary vice pres
idents provoked a whirlwind of cheers,
and were approved by acclamation.
The scene in the hall the moment
Senator Mitchell appeared on the plat
form was one of peculiar interest.
High above bis head hung a large
portrait of Garfield, festooned in ban
ners and smilax; on either hand a ban
ner spread away to the flats, and bear
ing the inscription:
"The cause for which Garfield died must not
be lost."
The other emblazoned with the
war cry;
"Let us forward his b.xttle for true Republi
canism."
About him on the stage were clus
tered a host of men conspicuous for long
and faithful service in the cause of the
Republican party. George Lear,
Chairniau of the recent Convention at
Harrisburg. was there.
Directly in frout of the stage sat
told Dr. Doane, of Williamsport, who,
in 18i7 at Syracuse assisted in the
first Republican Convention in the
Empire State; beside him was Jamc3
H. Billington, the organizer and presi
dent in 1857 of the first Republican
Club in Philadelphia. Just across the
aisle was Abraham B irker, and near
him, on the right, was L mis C. Ma
deira. In the further end of the space
reserved for delegates stood tae lank
figure of George E Mapes and beneath
him sat his old companion-in arms,
Charles S. Wolfe, whose voice but a
moment before was drowned by the
plaudits of those he rose to address.
A rod away on the right sat Senator
Kaufman, of Lancaster, who so lately
felt the iron blow of the machine, and
two paces in front of him sat George
\V. Merrick, "the officeholder who still
owns himself," as a country delegate
fitly expressed it. On the frjat row
of chairs next the platform Senator
John Stewart sat whispering to a I
friend, little dreaming of tin responsi- j
bility which t.he Convention was soon j
to place upon his shoulders. The great
audience hushed its murmers when |
Senator Mitchell advanced to the frout
of the stage to address the Convention. 1
It was the climax of a great crisis, j
Would he retreat, now that he had iu
vaded tie tent of the enemy ? would he
temporize or try conciliate the foe, or
would he draw the swor 1, cast away
the scabbard, a ud bid defiance to his
adversary'{ ' J
Clj* Untitle Citiauets: fflntltx fix., HT*?r 3t, XSS2.
.SENATOR MITCHELL'S ADDRESS.
His brief speech removed all doubts j
that may have existed in the minds ot j
his hearers. His was the voieeof war.
It breathed defiance and battle to tt e
machine. "Whit was won for Civil
Service Reform at Chicago," he said,
"has not been preserved by the present
Administration," und that, in his
opinion, was sufficient cause for open
war upon spoils-men and their sys
tem.
"Call the roll of delegates," said
Chairman Mitchell to the Secretary as
soon as the tidal wave of cheers which
greeted his address had subsided—and
the Secretary did as ordered, but he
did it under" difficulties. Every name
which the audience recognized as thiit
of a fighting ludependeut was received
with cheering, which continued until
the possessor of the name rose and sig
nified his presence.
"I am here," was all that Wolf said,
but he said it in such a way that meant
a great deal.. "I am here, too," re
sponded Senator Stewart to the cheers.
"I am hereto resolve with you,"thun
dered Dr. W. C. Doane, "that this Con
vention shall place the grand old Re
publican party where the immortal
Lincoln found it and where the sainted
Garfield would have left it."
Aod so it ran on all through the list.
Hampton L. Carson was furiously
cheered, and so was Major'Merrick
Wolfe moved for committees on Plat
form and Permauent Organization.
They were appointed and the Conven
tion took a rec«?S3.
The Committee on Permanent Or
ganization reported 11. L. Foster, of
Oil City, for Chairman, and alter the
report was unanimously ratified, that
gentleman, in assuming the duties of
the chair, delivered an address in
which in reply to a query, why he, the
former President of a Garfield club
should oceupv his present position, de
clared that his services in behalf of
Garlield were all the more reason that
he should do all in his power to crush
the system to which Garfield's death
was directly traceable.
Tlie Platform Adopted.
The platform was then reported and
read. It was received with orderly
interest, which broke into approving
uoi»e at the phrases : "The calamity of
this assassination has been followed by
the overthrow of these reforms in the
hands of his successor"; "we declare
our purpose to take up the work which
fell when Garfield fell"; andatthelast
clause, the one omitted from the llar
risburg platform. The Independent
Republican platform follows:
The Republicans of Pennsylvania
who will not surrender their political
rights and who maintain the exercise
of their own conscience and judgment
concerning public affairs, having as
sembled in State Convention, make the
following declaration of principles and
purpose:
JF'JRST We declare our attachment
to the principles of the Republican
party freedom, uniou, nationality,
equal rights before the law, mainten
ance of the public faith, protection to
home industry—and we demand that
the record which has been made shall
be wiselv and fearlessly perpetuated.
SECOND—We declare that the nom
ination and election of J. A. Gai'ueld
to the Presidency signified to us the
triumph of a true reform in the Civil
Service and an enlarged liberty of ac
tion for the masses of the Republican
party in the nominations of their can
didates and in the conduct of their
party affairs, and we deplore the
overwhelming evidence presented to
us in Pennsylvania that the calamity
of thisassassination ha 3 been followed by
the overthrow of these reforms in the
hands of his successors.
THIRD—We denounce the system
which makes "patronage" and "spoils"
out of public offices; we denounce the
practice of giving them to political
managers for use in advancing personal
ends: we denounce the removal of
faithful and competent officers in the
absence of a public reason; we denounce
the practice of levying assessments
and demandiug contributions for party
use from pub'ic officials; we denounce
severally and collectively the evils of
corruption which accompany the con
duct of the Government as a "spoils
system" and which are inseparable
from such a method of administration,
and we denounce the system of "boss
rule" and "machine control!" which
when tamely endured, makes leaders
into autocrats and reduces the mass of
the citizens iuto political bondage.
FOURTH—We declare our purpose
to take up the work which fell when
Garfield fell. We demand, in place of
the "spoils system," the reformation ot
the Civil Service by law, so that the
appoiuted places therein may be fully
open to all fit and meritorious citizens,
and removals shall be only for good
and sufficient pu'/iic cause. We de
mand, instead of the prostitution of the
public service to private uses, its rec
ognition as a high and honorable trust,
to be administered for the people's
benefit, with efficiency, economy and
integrity. We demand, instead of the
insolence, the proscription and tyranny
of'bossism" and "machine rule," the
free and conscientious exercise of pri
vate judgment in political affairs aud
the faithful discharge by those who
assume representative trusts of the ex
pressed will of the people.
FIFTH—We declare in /avor of the
following party reforms:
1. That delegates to State Conven
tions shall be chosen by the people in
the manner in which candidates for the
General Assembly are nominated.
2. That representation in the State
Convention shall be by counties, and
shall be appointed according to their
Republican vote.
3. That State Conventions- shall
not be held without at least sixty days' j
notice, or earlier than the second Wed- ,
nesdav of July, except in Presidential
years.
4. That the Republicans who voted
for the Republican candidate for Presi
dent at the Presidential election next
preceding shall be entitle! to join in
the choice of delegates to the State
£nd National Conventions.
NOMINATIONS MADE.
The Convention heaved a sigh of |
relief, for a number of delegates had i
been o-i their feet with various radical j
propositions. The decks were now j
fairly cleared for action, and the Chair
man announced that nominations were
in order. The first real sensation of
the day came next. Major Merrick,
whose beaming, honest face and win
ning smile had been a centre of obser
vation, rose from his seat in the rear
part of the delegates benches, aud in
substance withdrew from the contest
for the Gubernatorial nomination, iu
which he had been, without word or 1 i
deed of his owu, the leading figure. , l
Major Merrick then formally nomi
nated Daniel Agnew, whose name was | i
received with cheers. Levi Bird Duff
seconded the nomination.
Another motiou to adjourn was lost, I
and then the colossal form of Dr. j
Doane arose, and he nominated John j
Stewart, a Dame which he said, was so
well known that it needod no praise ; i
j a name that would be a tower of.
strength to the ticket, and draw to its
support all the young men of the State
who were in revolt.
There was theu a little squabble
over a recess. "Xocaueus! noeaucus!"
was echoed from one side of the hall to
the other. But Mr Wolfe quietly
said that he believe ! it wise to adjourn,
that the delegates might "compare
notes," and, after a doubtful vote,
Chairman Foster declared the Con
vention adjourned for an hour.
SENATOR STEWART NOMINATED.
During recess, the delegates strolled
to dinner, aud hurried back to the hall,
busily discussing the two nominations.
By the time the roll was half called
the result was evident. Colonel Duff
was on his feet ready to make the nom
ination unanimous. The vote was:
For Stewart, 13.9 ; for Agnew, 62. On
motion of Colonel Duff, the nomina
tion was made unanimous. And then
the restrained enthusiasm broke loose
in one overwhelming chorus of cheers
and cries for "Stewart." Delegates
jumped in their seats and yelled till
they were hoarse for the head of the
ticket. It was announced that Mr.
Stewart would speak after the ticket
was complete, and the Convention pro
ceeded to the nomination of Lieutenant-
Governor.
TUE OTHER NOMINATIONS.
The nomination of a candidate for
Lieutenant-Governor was accomplished
• without much more delay than was
necessary to cail the roll. Colonel
Levi Bird Duff, of Allegheny, was
nominated by several delegates at once
and his name was received with ap
plause. John G. Yarrow then offered
the name of Colonel William Mc-
Michael, but subsequently withdrew
. it. The Dr. Doane nominated Charles
S. Wolfe, saying that as he polled fifty
thousand votes a year ago he would
; probably poll a million this time. W T hen
the applause which greeted this remark
| had subsided, Mr. Wolfe's voice was
heard in protest. He said that if he
thought he could do any good to the
cause by accepting a place on the
ticket he would do so, but his convic
' tion was decided and unalterable that
he could best serve by remaining in
| the ranks. "My time has been," he
J continued, while his voice shook with
1 emotion. "I never expect my time to
' come. Therefore, with gratitude to
' mv esteemed friend from Lycoming, I
j ask you to accept my declination."
Dr. Doane then withdrew Mr. Wolfe's
name, and J. R. Kcons, of Luzerne
' county, nominated Major George W.
' Merrick, of Tioga. The Chair then
announced that the roll would be call
ed, saying: "I am reminded that the
' two nominees have but two legs be
' tween them." The result of the ballot
showed 144 votes for Duff and 41 for
Merrick. Major Merrick voted for
Colonel Duff aud was applauded.
When the vote was announced. Major
1 Merrick and E. Dunbar Lockwood
simultaneously moved to make the
nomination of Colonel Duff unanimous.
Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion, say
ing: "I wish to say that I am in
favor of the election of the one-legged
soldier and the Christian gentleman—
not the one who wears the shameful
305 medal, but one who has been ready
to cast to the winds all personal aims."
Colonel Duffs nomination was then
made unanimous amid great applause.
All was now ready to fill the third
place on the ticket, when Mr. Mapes
suggested that it was getting late in
tii* day and time might be saved.
"There is one man," said Mr. Mapes,
warmly, "who had fair prospects this
morning to stand at the head of this
ticket. He manfully declined to take
the place." Loud applause interrupt
ed Mr. Mapes, and the one legged
postmaster's pale face grew crimson.
"I move," concluded Mr. Mapes,
"that Major George W. Merrick be
nominated by acclamation for Secre
tary of Internal Affairs." The hall
(airly rang, and Mr. Wolfe sprang to
his feet and warmly seconded the nom
ination. There was at once a seene of
great excitement, ilalf the delegates
were on their feet, shouting with the en
thusiasm which Merrick's self-denial
had inspired and wildly waving their
hats. Major Merrick, whose face had
grown pale again, stood like a statue in
the midst of the whirl about him, rais
ing his white hand appealingly to
ward the Chair. But his modesty
was iu vain. He could not refuse.
Chairman Foster at once put the ques
tion, and it was carried with a deafen
ing shout. "Major Merrick is the
uominee for Secretary of Internal Af
fairs," sharply said Mr. Foster, "and
it is so ordered." With the honor
thus forced upon him, Major Merrick
a few depreciating words,
which were drowned in a flood of con
gratulation.
The nomination of Congressman-at-
Largc was effected in short order and
with fcreat enthusiasm. Joseph It.
Rhodes, of Philadelphia, in a very few
words presented the name of Colonel
William McMichael. E. Dunbar
Lock wood quickly seconded the nom
ination and moved that Col. McMichael
be elected by acclamation. The propo
sition was received with great ap
plause, and cries of "Question ! Ques
tion !'. from all parts of the hall. The
Chairman, in putting the motion,
asked for a hearty response, which
vas given with a will Then there
were more applause and cheering and
loud cries for Colonel McMichael, but
as that gentleman was not present the
Convention proceeded to its last task.
TIIE JUDGESHIP.
The Chairman announced that the
candidates for nomination were Ebe
nezer MeJunkin and Thomas Finletter.
Dr. Doane withdrew the name of Mr.
McJunkin, and motion to adjourn
until 8 o'clock was carried.
At 8:25 o'clock Chairman Foster
rapped sharply with his gavel for or
der. Trior to this time it had been as
certained that Philip C. Garrett, -Jo
seph Parrish and Wi"* lim C. Harris
had visited George Junkin, of this
city, and had obtained from him per
mission to use his name as a nominee
for Supreme Judge. F. Dunbar Lock
wood at once opened the business of
the eveniug by addressing the Chair. !
"Sir," said Mr Lockwood, "on behalf j
of the Philadelphia delegation I am
instructed—" At tlrs junction the
name of Judge Finletter was with-j
drawn from the list of nominees bo
fore the Convention, aud Mr. Lock
wood again rote. "1 am instructed,"
said lie, "to present the name cf Mr.
Juakin. While no words of mine
can fitly testify to his worth, the nom
ination will be seconded by a gentle"
man, a member of the Philadelphia
bar, who can present his claims in the
proper light.''
William C. Harris, in seconding the
motion, observed, amid great applause
that Mr. Junkin's qualities as a judge
were ol first class order, and if put up
on their ticket would be thoroughly
recognized by the whole people of
Philadelphia and wherever he was
known. It was important that the
nomination for that office should come
from Philadelphia. They demanded
nothing acd dictated nothing: they
asked nothiug unfairly, but only said
to the Convention that for yeurs past,
when there were only five judges on
the Supreme Bench, two were from
Philadelphia. He was credibly in
formed that the Democrats would send
their nomination from Philadelphia.
He trusted, in conclusion that the
nomiuation would meet with uncui
mous acceptance.
The motion was carried unanimous
ly amid great cheering.
MR. MAtsiALL'S LETTER.
Declining the nomiiitUion for
Cougr4>i*sinHii-a(-L:irgc on
(be llarri*t>iir£ Ticket.
PITTSBURGH, May 22, 1382.
Hon. George Lear:
My DKAR Slß —The kind and eulo
gistic language of your letter convey
ing official notice of my "unanimous
nomination for Congressman-at-Large"
by the Republican State Convention,
can be appreciated as the exuberaut
warmth of personal friendship. It
would have been a man of stolid tem
perament, who could be insensible to
the enthusiastic reception accorded to
the nomination. It was the result of
passionate excitement rather than the
calm judgment of a deliberative body.
The tender of the position which
would have enabled me to appear be
fore the people of the Commonwealth
and demand a literal observance and
fulfilment of the letter and spirit of the
platform adopted by the Convention,
was a strong temptation towards an
tcceptance of the trust. The profes
sion of faith therein set forth, in my
udgment, embodies sound political
loctrine and practice and is in accord
with the patriotic wishes of the peo
ale. It would have afforded me satis
faction to enforce and maintain the
proposition, that public trusts should
be administered with the same scrupu
lous fidelity as private trusts ; that no
diversion from the original purpose
3bould be permitted. It is mockery of
common business sense to displace
tried and faithful servants, in order to
provide places for hungry applicants
who may prove as» worthless as they
are voracious No sane man so ai?ts
in his private affairs ; it is equally re
pugnant to sound economy in the ad
ministration of public interests.
The use of public patronage to con
trol or direct the people in their choice
of candidates for office, is a grave po
litical crime ; it subverts the princi
ples of representative government and
tends to make the servant master, to
the common debasement of the people.
To have aided in some degree in call
ing attention to these vital questions
of the hour, would have been my duty
as a nominee. The great moral and
political ideas which called the Re
publican party into existence, have be
come imbedded in the organic law of
the laud. If it is the mission of the
present party organization to go for
ward in the spirit of the platform, it
should succeed. If it fails to come up
to the full measure of its promise, it
should perish Mere party obligations
sit very lightly on my shoulders, the
call upon me for party service was a
genuine surprise, ono not likely to be
repeated in a lifetime; it came un
sought and should not be declined
without adequate and commanding
reasons. Such exist in my case.
Personal and private duties in which
the public take no interest., demand
that all my energies be devoted to
their fulfillment. Therefore, I must
decline the proffered position. To say
that I do so with great reluctance,
but faintly expresses the fact. A life
time has been devoted to the advocacy
of those principles which constituted
the grandeur and glory of the republi
can triumph; that triumph was accom
plished at a priceless cost. May the
inheritors of the name and organization
prove themselves worthy to administer
the future of the party.
Sincerely your friend,
THOMAS M. MARSHALL.
"ffIARKIED.
TUTTLE—McCALL.—On April 2. r >th, I£B2,
at the residence of the bride's parents, by
Rev. S. B. Stewart Mr. Robert B. Tnttle, of
Allegheny city, Pa., and Miss Lizzie J. Mc-
Call, of Butler county, Pa.
GREER—BEERY.—On May l"th, 1882, atthe
residence of the officiating minister, Rev. S.
B. Stewart, Mr. John W. Greer and Miss Liz
zie Beery, both of Middlesex township. But
ler county, Pa.
DEATHS
CHRISTY.—On May 15th, 18S2, Mrs. Mary
Christy, wife of Robert Christy, of Pleasant
Valley, Butler county, Pa.
Her sickness was of short duration, only
about four days, when she was released from
a!l earthly pain. Mrs. ChrUty was the daugh
ter of Daniel and Sarah Wright. She was a
consistent member of the Presbyterian church
for about twenty-two years. In health, her
seat wa3 never vacant in the house of God ; al
ways ready and willing t« obey the Master's
call in everything that was for the good and
advancement of his kingdom. She was highly
esteemed by all who knew her. Asa wife she
was kind anil affectionate, as a mother she was
loving and patient. J. L. C.
HARBISON. —On May 21st, 1882, Mrs. Almira
J. Harbison, wife of Geo. L. Harbison, of
Clinton twp.
The deceased leaves a husband, four mother
less children and many friends to mourn her
loss. She had been greatly afflicted for several
years by that comfort destroyer,dropsy. We
trust onr loss is her eternal gain. S. B. S.
SMALLEY.—On May 23d, 1882, Mabel, infant
daughter of John D. anil S iruh E. Smalley.of
Clinton twp., of membraneous croup, aged
about 3 months. "He carryeth the iamb in
his bosom.'' S.
BROWN. —In Clay township, Butler county,
Pa., on Mareh 30th, 1882. John Harvey, in
fant son of Robert A. and Mary Brown, aged
1 year and 3 days.
Oli. the empty, empty cradle,
That mint now ba put away ;
For little Harvey will not need it,
Never more by or day.
Put away the empty cradle,
Keep we only in our sight,
That bright glimpse of the fair dwelling,
That little Harvey has to night.
NEJ.LJE.
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WANTED—
-1.009 Cor.lH of B>'tn at the tutler Slave Mill.
Wood will be p&'d for o '.~h 'rl iv.
m.t31.1m _ T>. O C I'TUTNEY |
MYRYLAND F VBM v—Boo't a i*. M free
By C. E. SH.YNAHAN, A't'y, E a >n, Md
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We are authorized to announce the names of
the following gentlemen as candidates for the
offices under which their namt-s appear, subject
to the Republican Primary Election, for But
ler county, on Saturday, June 3d next:
For Congress—26
J. D. Mr JUNK IN, of Butler.
THOMAS ROBINSON, of Butler.
For Assembly.
(TWO TO NOMINATE.)
WM. P. BRAHAM, of Mercer township.
R. P. SCOTT, of Butler borough.
W. S. WALPRON, of Forward township.
JAS. P. PARKER, of Parker township.
THOS. HAYS, of Fairview borough.
J. T. DONLY, of Butler borough.
W. M. MARSHALL, of Forward township.
A. V. CUNNINGHAM, of Zelienople.
For Jury Commissioner.
THOS. R. McCALL, of Clay township.
ROBERT McCLUNO, of Fairview township-
ADAM PISOR, of Worth township.
SAMUEL IRWlN,ofCentre township.
JOHN L. JONES, o'f Butler borough.
Oral
& CO.,
33 m B, PITTSMGE,
Wholesale & Retail
CARPETS,
MATTINGS,
OIL CLOTHS,
AT PRICES
TO THE TRADE
as lo"w as any Philadel
phia or New York
Jobbing House.
UPHOLSTERY
GOODS .
AND
FURNITURE
IX THE GREATEST VARIETY
ALL BEST MAKES OF
Wilton's, Moquetts, Body
Brussels, Tapestry Brus
sels, Three-ply Extra
Super Ingrains, and vari
ous grades of Wool and
Cotton Carpets.
m us m MUM,
Window Shades, etc.
0. M'Clintock
& CO.
33 FIFTH AVENUE,
Pittsburgh.
I REGiJSTJiiK'a JNUTIUJEI.
| Tiie Register hereby gives notice that the fol
lowing accounts of Executors Administrators
and Guardians have been filed in his office ac
cording to law aud will be presented to Court
fcr confirmation and allowance on Wednesday,
the 7tli day of Juno, A, D, 1882, at 2 o'clock
p. M. of said day
1. First and partial account of Hanry Bright,
Executor of John Girrard. late of Centre t-.vp ,
deceased.
2. Distribution account of John M. Stude
baker, Executor of J. J. Pisor, late of Worth
township, deceased.
3. Final account of George Maxwell, Ad
ministrator of William G. Christley, late of Cen
trevil'.e. Butler county, deceased.
4. Final account of Samuel Stewart. Admin
istrator of Margaiet Stewart, lato of Donegal
township, deceased
5. Final and distribution account of S. W.
McCullough, Administrator of William Mc-
Collough. late of Millerstown, borough, dee'd
6. Final account of Thomas Robinson,
Guardian of Lewis A. Hoffman, a minor child of
John Hoffman, late of Cranberry township,
deceased.
7. Final account of Thomas Robinson.
Guardian of Jacob S. Hoffman, a minor child of
John Hoffman, late of Cranberry township,
deceased
8. Final acconnt of Thomas Robinson.
Guardian of Mary Hoffman, a minor child of
John Hoffman, lato of Cranberry township,
deceased.
9. Final account of Thomas Robinson, Guar
dian of John Hoffman, a minor child of John
Hoffman, late of Cranberry township, dee'd.
10. Final account of Thomas Robinson
Guardian of William Hoffman, a minor child of
John Hoffman, late of Cranberry township,
deceased.
11. Final account of Thomas Robin'son,
Guardian of Jano Hoffman, a minor child of
John Hoffman, late of Cranberry towuship.dec'd
12. Final account or S. W. and. R. J. Mc-
Cullough, Administrators of David McCullough
late of Fairview township, deceased.
13. Final account of James P. Christley, act
ing Executor of Margaret Keister, late of Slip
peryrock township deceased.
14. Final account of Marv Krump, Ececutrix
of William A. Krumpe, late of Buffalo township,
deoeaaod.
15. Final account of Jacob Kurtz, Adminis
trator of Gotleib Kuitz, late of Winfield town
ship, decease.
16. Final account cf James D. Magee. Guar
dian of Wvlie Magee, minor son of James Ma
gee.
17. Distribution account of C. Tabor, Ad
ministrator of F. E. Bateman. deceased.
18. 2nd Partial account of John Rerkh&rt,
Executor of William Dereuioro, deceased.
19. Final aoconut of J. Hunter Crain, Ad
ministrator of M J"»CS Crain, deceased, late of
Cherry township.
20. Final account of Henry Fuchs and Jacob
Unger. Executors of Henry Fuoha, Sr., late of
Wiudfield township, deceased,
21. Final account ot Mrs. Mary E. Boyle,
Administratrix of Bennis Boyle, late of Clear-
Held township, deceased.
"32. First partial account in distribution of
of Simon Ellcnberger and Win. Ellenberger,
administrators ot Joliu Ellenberger, late of
Fairview township, deceased.
23. Final account of William Campbell and
Thomas Campbell, Executors of Jame3 S.
Campbell late of Venango township, dee'd.
24. Final account of George H. Graham,
Guardian formerly of Isabella McKinnoy,
minor child of George and Polly McKinney,
of Fairview township, Butler county, having
arrived at full age in July, A. 1). 1881.
25. Partial account of Clara K. (jeisliigler,
Administratrix C. T- A. of Autony Geisbigler,
late of Buffalo townshiy, deceased.
20. Partial account of l.evi Dale, Executor
of William Cooper, late of Mercer township,
deceased.
27. Final account of Benedict Kost, Execu
tor cf Wendcl Ott, late ot the borough of But
ler. deceased.
28. Final and distribution accouut of Joseph
Landis, Administrator ol Samuel Landis, late
of Cranberry township, deceased.
2J. Final account of Thomas Mechling, Ad- i
mlni-tralor C. T. A. of Mary E. Meccling, late ;
of Jefferson towushlp, deceased
30. Final,account ol Feler Kennedy and A. i
W. Djuthett, Executors of James B. Keun cdy, I
1882 SPRING & SUMMER 1882
+m
A. TROUTMAN,
Dry Goods. Notions and Trimmings!
LARGEST STOCK AND LOWEST PRICES.
BARGAINS in Spring and Summer Dress
Goods. Kadama Silk, Satin De Lyon. Black
and Colored Silks aud Satins, Cashmeres and
Dress Goods of all kinds.
TRIMMINGS in all the new things. MaricSat
ins, Fringes, Ornaments, Cords aud Tassels.
Ribbons in all shades to u;atch.
LACE CURTAINS and Lambrequins. I have
just REVIVED a new stock of LACE CI'KTAINS,
FRESU Goons and choice designs which I am
selling at Low PBICES.
THE SPECIAL ATTENTION OR housekeepers
is called to our LINEN and DOMESTIC GOODS.
I keep all kinds of 1 AIII.E LlNEN—full bleach
ed, half bleached aud Turkey RID —in all
qualities. Towels, Napkins, Crashes, Tick
ings, Bed Quilts, Sheetings, Muslins, Ac., Jtc.
A. TROUTMAN,
Butler, Penn'a,
N. B. It will pay you to visit my at>tablisnmept, My inducements are to show you the
Lurgest Stock to select from. Mv Prices ARE LOW. Please call and examine.
Apr. 12. 1884.
Ijj BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY A
poots 1 Shoes?!
W B. G. HDSELTON'S. 0j
0
His Spring and Summer Stock is now complete in every de
partment. This Stock has all been made to his
Special Order.
THE FINEST | BEST VALUES
11ST
BOOTS A 1 SHOES
Ever offered in Butler and claim to have the Largest Stock,
Greatest Variety of Styles and Make. No claim but
what we can substantiate.
Mens' Br okana and Plow Shoes 85 to 150
Bnff and A Calf Bals and Dom
Pedros 115 to 2 00
" A Calf Butt jn Boota, tip and
plain, very line 2 00
" Fine Calf He we:' Bala and But
ton Boota, veiy fine 2 25 to 3 50
, " Fine Hand Sewed Hals and
i Button Boots 500 to 7 50
" Low Strap Shoes and Button
Oxfords 100 to 3 00
" Calf Boots, elegant goods -2 00 to 500
" Heavy Boots 150 to 375
Ladies A Calf Bals, 3-7 90
" Serge Congress Gaiters,3-7 75 to 200
" Grain Fox Pol, good, 3-7 100
'• Serge Goat Fox, Pol, 3-7 125 to 175
" Grain Button Boots, 3-7 115 to 150
" Extra nice Kid Button
Boots, 3 7 : 2 00 to 2 50
" Extra nice Pebble Button
Boot', 3-7 2 00 to 2 50
52«*~Ladies very 6ne Cur Kid, Mat Kid top
Button Boots, also stock of verv fine Kid Turn
Button Boota and Hand Sewe<l Shoes in all new
stvles. Elegant stock of Slippers and Mutton
Sewed Newports in all the newest styles.
Misses Serge Pol and Fox Boots,! 1-2 75 to 100
" Grain Pol & Button Boots,ll-2 1 OOto 125
" Goat Button, very fine, 11-2... 150
«-tf~All new styles in Slippers and Newports in
Misses' Goods.
Large Stock of Infants Shoes in all Colors and Styles in prices
ranging from 25 cents to SI,OO.
Leather and Findings in Stock.
Repairing of all kinds done at reasonable rates. Don't fail to
look over this stock and prices before you buy.
B. C. HUSELTON,
MAIN STREET, BUTLER, PA.
lute of Wiadfleid township, deceased.
31. Final and distribution account of Isaiah
Collins, Administrator of Elizabeth Conway,
deceased
-32. Final and distribution account of
George H. Grahaiu, Administrator of Elizabeth
McClenry, deceased,
33. First and final account of Henry Mil
ler *nd Levi J. Miller, Administrators of Jacob
F. Miller, late of Butler township, deceased.
34. Final account of Levi Loffan, D. H.
Logan aud Joseph Logan, Executors of last
will of David Logan, late of Jeflerson township
deceased.
35. Final account of H. Pillow, Gu irdian
ol Saphroua 0. Rosenbaugli, minor daughter of
Jacob Uosenbauirh, latcol Prospect, deceased, as
tiled by J. M. Leighner, Executor ol H. Fillow,
deceased.
3<>. Final account of H. Pillow, Guardian ol
George W. Rosenbaugli. minor sou ol Jacob
Rosenbaugli, late of Frospect, deceased, as iiled
by J. M. Leighoer, Executor of U. Pillow,
deceased.
37. Final and distribution account of John
O. Coulter, Executor of Rev. James Coulter,
deceased.
3S. Final account of Leonard and Cassa- J
mer Wise, Esccutors of Anthony WWe, de
ceased.
89, Final and distribution account of Leon- 1
arc' and Gossamer Wise, Execators of Anthony
Wise, deceased.
H. W. CHRISTIE, Register. '
Union Woolen iVlill,
BUTLER, PA.
11. FULLEItTOX. Prop'r.
Manufacturer of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, YAKNS, |
<fec. Also custom work done to order, such as i
carding Rolls, making Blankets, Flannels, Knit
ting and Weaving Yarns, Ac., at very low
prices. Wool worked on the shares, it do
sired. my7-ly
te i n Clflpcr day at home. Samples worth
3J IU t Uj.-, free. Address STINSON & Co.
Portland, Maine. * mat2»,iy'
CORSETS, CORSETS, CORSETS. Largest
Stock, I arrest Astortmei.t, Greatest Variety.
Lowest Prices.
LACES. LACES, LACES, LACES.—Black
Spanish, Guipure, French, Laces of all
kinds,
HOSIERY, HOSIERY Special attention is
invited to our lire of Cbildrens', Misses',
Ladies', and Gents', Hosiery, best value to be
had.
WHITE GOODS.—White Dresses for Infants,
[ Whit 9 Robes for Infants. Merino Cloaks
I for Infants, Lace Caps for Infants.
' GLOVES. GLOVES, GLOVES.—The largest
ana Best Variety of Ladies'. Misses', and
Childrens' Gloves. Lisle Thread, Silk,
Berlin in all Shapes, Shades and Lengths.
Kid Gloves, Lisle Thread, aud Silk Gloves
| with Patent Lace Fastening.
Boys A Calf Bals and Dom Pedroes
sizes 1-5 1 00 to 1 50
ii ii ii Button,very fine,sizesl-5 175
« «. it Button Oxfords, cloth
tops, sizes 1-5 1 50 to 2 00
" " " and Buff Congress,
bizes 1-5 1 00
7?©~Yonths Shoes lower in price than Boys in
proportion as to size.
Childrens' Grain Button Fargo tips
(machine), 8-11 100
" Goat and Kid Button,
(machine), 8-11 1 00 to 125
" Goat and Kid Button,
city made, fine, 8-11.... 1 25 to I 75
" Goat and Kid Button,
spring heels, (ma
chine), 8-11 1 25 to 1 75
" Grain Pal and Button
Boots, heel, 4-8 75 to 1 00
" Goat and Kid Button,
Boots, heel, (ma
chine), 4-8 1 00 to 1 25
" Goat and Kid Button,
Boots, heel turns, 4-8.. 75
Stock complete in Childrens' Slippers and
Newports.
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Is a positive and effectual remedy for all Xer
vous Diseases in every stage of life—young or old,
male or female. Such as Impotency, Prostration,
loss of Strength, loss of Vitality, Defective Memo
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which an unnatural waste of life springs, all of
which cannot fail to undermine the whole system.
Every organ is weakened, every power prostrated,
and inanv forms of disease are generated which,
if not checked, pave the way to an early death. It
reiuvlnates age and reinvigorates youth.
Each package contains sufficient for two weeks
treatment. Write for pamphlet, which will be
sent free, with full particulars.
Sold by all I>niggists at 5o cents a package, or
twelve packages for *5.00. Will be sent free by
mall on receipt of money, by addressing
WEBB'S KCLECTRIC MEDICINE CO..
A cure guaranteed, Ituffalo, X. Y.
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NEW LIVERY STABLE.
Cunningham St., East of Main,
DUTLER, PA.,
JAMKS SELLEHB. Prop'r.
HAVING removed my Livery Stock from Mil
lenstown to Butler and located in the old
KELLV STAND, on Cunningham street. I
isolict a share of your yatronage. I have good
reliable horses and good rigs, which I will let at
reasonable prices. Give me a call. ma31,821y
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