BUTLER CITIZEN JOSH H. A W. C. NE6LEY, PROP'RS, gnUsrtd at the Poetoffice at Jlutler as second-clcexx matter. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10. 1883. Republican Stale 1 icket. For Sin to Trcannrer, WM. LI VSEY, of Allegheny county. For Auditor Genera!, JEROME P. NILES, of Tioga county. Republican Count) Ticket. For Dial rift Attorney, SAMUEL B. SNYDER, of "Butler For Cunmy Surveyor, B. F. IIILLIA BP, of Washington twp A coMKt'NicATioif relative to the re union of tie William Scott family came too late for this week s CITIZEN, Other matieis Lave filso to be omited th's week. Alphonso, th-i present King of Spam, was recently cn a pleasant trip through Europe. On vi-iting Berlin, Germany f he accepted an honor tendered him of commanding a regiment of hlan soldier.', on a State occasion. No part of the German army is so hated in France as the Uhlans, as they had dis tinguished themselves in the late war between Germany and France for their cruelty. Consequently when Alphonso reached Paris be was hooted at and iu. Bolted by the French populace. This insult has led to a serioo.s affair between Spain and France and great excitement at present exists between those Gov ernments on the subject. _ THE long-delayed pension list has been made public at last. It shows that, of the 34,000 Government pensioners in Pennsylvania, 7000 live iu Philadelphia, and, concerning the small army of maimed veterans and orphans of soldiers and sailors, the offi cial publication gives some very inter esting facts and figures. Probably not one reader out of ten is aware that a soldier in the war of the rebellion could draw the sum of $1 monthly for the 10.-s of tbe top of a finger, or that $72 per month is the compensation allowed one of tbe country's defenders for losing his eyesight. Neither is it uninteresting to know that there are still fifty-five derrepid survivors of the war of 1812, who draw regularly tba sum of $8 on the Ist of each mouth, as a sort of tardy reward for having stood before the British bayouets at New Orleans, or for serving their country under the gal lant Perry or the inteprid Decatur. And then the hosts of heroes' widows, who were young ami happy brides more than a half a century ago—what a long list of them are printed year after year, without any material do crease in their number. From what long-lived families they must have sprung, and how they lasted all these years.— Indiana (Pa.) Mowenjer. SOLDIERS' DAY. Thousands of People in Butler. Yesterday, Oct. 1 88.'5 was a day long to be remembered. It wa< a very pleasant one and all had expected that a Soldiers' lie-union would bring the soldiers of the county together. And BO it did. The nurviving soldiers of Butler county were tftnerally on band and a more pleasant re-union could not ha7e t.ken place. But the great number of other citi zens who came and were here yesterday astonished all. The people of the county generally seemed to be on band. Fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers came. Fanners with their whole families came Many of the soldiers Drought their wives and children along, and when all these had assembled on the Fair (Jrounds the crowd seemed to equal if not excel any number yet meetiug there The procession formed in town and marched to the grounds in regular mili tary order, with banners and music, ac cording to arrangements. On reach ing there the vast crowd was welcom ed in an eloquent speech by Col. John M. Thompson, i'l his best style. Then Kev. Col. John A. Danks, of Taran turn, sang one of his patriotic airs, as only he cau sing them. The Itev. N. E. Wade, of Hukcrstown. formerly of this county, responded.to the welcome. Tiieu private John J. McGarvey, of Mercer twp , recited ' Sheridan's Hide at Winchester." lie was followed by A. 11. Mays, Esq., of the Pittsburgh liar, formerly of Xelienople,this county. The assemblage was then dismissed for dinner, ' bean soup and coffee" which all citizens as well as soldiers highly relished. There was plenty of it, well prepared, as well as plenty of other refreshments on the ground. It was pleasant to see all enjoying them selves so well and so orderly. After dinner the people again assem bled about the mu.iic stand and were a ldrtH"ed by Col. Archibald Blalcclcy, of Pittsburgh, who piid an eloquent tribute to his old county of Sutler and her soldiers in the late war. Mr. Isaiah Black, of Franklin, Pa., by request then recited the story of Barbara Fntchie, whieh he did well. fiuu. John N. I'urviance then addressed the people on the events of the late wur in an interesting manner. lie was fol lowed by Col. O C. Kedie, of Alle gheny twp., in some well delivered and patriotic remarks. Samuel J'. Irvine, Esq , spoke for the Pennsyl vania Militia who were called into the service, in some well chosen and ap propriate remarks. Kev, Ferguson w:i 1 then called for and in a clear and fore.hie manner reminded the people of the causes and effects of the late strug gle. Capt. (». \V. Fleeger spoke on th'j subject of the "Private Soldier," Hon. S II Miller, on the "Absent Sddier," Itev. W. 11. MeKinney on the "Soldier.,' Orphan," Mr. Reuben MeElv.iin 011 "liospital Experience," and Simeon N'ixjoon "Our Cavalry." This closed the speaking when the people dispersed for their homes, order ly and quietly, and all expressing them selves highly ple.tsed with the grand success of the <.'casiou. At night 11 riveting waf held in the Court lion-eat whicti the speaking wan continued tnd singing of patriotic airs by lt< v. Dink-.and A (1. Williams, E-q A ot. i ■ in,, able to be pi c sent We cannot give parti ulars but understand all was eutert.iluiug and the meeting quite u success. OHIO ELECTION. At the time of going to press the re- i suit of the election in Ohio yesterday seems to be cl<>se. The Democrats ■■ claim the Governor and tbe Repabli- ■ cans tbe Legislature. The reports are ! favorable to tbe success of the Prohibi tory liquor amendment to the Consti tution of that State. This, if true, will l»e cheering news all over the iand. The people of Ohio were brought face to face with ibe liquor question, and if they have decided to prohibit its man ufacture and sale it will be encourage- | ment to all other States to do likewise. Burning of the Exposition. An account of the burning of the Pittsburgh Exposition P>uilding, on the morning of the 2d, inst., will be j found upon the first page of the CITI ZEN this week. No fire in this section of the country for along time, was so destructive o.* caused so much regret. It came unexpected and disappointed many who had not a3 yet visited the Exposition. Tbe loss of tbe building is doubtless a serious one to the com. pin v, but the loss of so many valuables on exhibit by private individuals, is tbe more serious Everything was, in a very short time reduced to ashes. About 0,000 articles, many of them be ing relics of either rare age or value, were lost forever. Among them, we see it stated, was the sword worn by General Anthony Wayne; Black Hawk's tomahawk; a knife of King Henry 11, of England; relics from Fort Duqucsne and Braddock's Field; Rebel relics; many old and rare pictures and paintings; old coins and books and other rarities; fine jewelry and curiosi ties of all kinds and from all parts. Tbe loss of all these, with tbe fine furniture, machinery, etc., is much to be regretted as they can never l>e re placed. The total loss is estimated at a million of dollars, and all insurance is stated at SIOO,OOO. The loss to Pittsburgh is very great, and another building, it is said, is already contem plated. Mr. Niles' Speech. Hon. Jerome 15. Niles, Republican candidate for Auditor General, and a member of the present House of the Legislature, made a speech iu that body last week on the merits of the different bills for districting the State now be fore the Legislature. His speech is able and clear and presents the Repub. lican side in its strongest and best light. In regard, to the formation of new Senatorial districts his argument is particularly fair and able. In fact his whole array of figures and facts, in regard to both Legislative and Con gressional district making, is presented in so temperate and skillful a manner as to command respect and attention. If we lay aside the only requirements of the Constitution for districting the Stc'.e after population—to-wit: com pactness and contiguity of territory as near as may be, then this argument, and all such founded upon similar premises, would be conclusive. But how all parties in the present Legisla ture got so far away from the law and the only true rules for the forming dis tricts, is difficult to see. The volen of Republican, or of Democratic counties, or their whole populations taken as such, in a party way, really should not be considered and apportionments made on such a basts must be; fallacious. However, it is very natural for each party to strive to obtain the most pos sible under present circumstances. Where the Republicans of the State have the most cause of complaint is iu the action of the Senate, in refusing to receive, or consider, any of the recent bills or propositions made on p:irtof the House. This put an end to all effort to secure the passage of any apportion ments. A much better way would have been to have kept tin: question open for discussion, deliberation and possible success in obtaining finally all that was just and fair. Bald Rldgc Items. Eos. ClTt'/.KN :—The people of Bald Ridge had a grand time on Thursday and Friday evenings, <)<:tober 4th and fith. As a general thing, in a place the size of Raid Ridge, there will be a sprinkle of children and it is necessary to give them an education, and to do that you must have a place to educate them ill. The directors of I'enn town ship agreed to furnish and pay a teach er if the citizens would furnish a house. The great pouring out of the people on the evenings mentioned would convince nil that they were determined to make it a success. It appeared us if they had came from Dan to Ueersheba, the place where it was held was cramed like sardines in a box, and the success of the undertaking must be credited to the entire town and neighborhood, but special credit is due to the managers of the concern. There were '4 tables laden down with the good things of this life, and they were charged the small sum of Bf> cents per meal. The receipts of the first night amounted to and $1 <; the second night, enough to repair and make the house comfortable for the children this coming winter. They had provided themselves with an organ and a splendid organist, and a violin to accompany it; the violinist jannot be surpassed in the State, The singing, playing and eating were crrried on till the eleventh hour, and all went home two and two, thinking that it was good for them to be there, and the wish of the writer is that it my be repeated often, although he must confess it Is a little hard on the purse. Theeatibles that were left were disposed of like former slaves of the south, they were knocked down to the highest bidder, and sum ming all together the whole receipts amounted to SD)S. OceAs.oNAr,. At L. Stein At Son's, Ladies' Neckwear, in all the new styles. IllMlirillH'4*. | (leo. W. Shaffer, Agent—ollico with K. Marshall Esq., I'.rndy Block | butler Pa. inayl7-tf Judge Agnew on the Political Situation. Ex-Chief Justice Agnew sends the followiug letter to the editor of the Philadelphia Press, upon the political 1 situation in Pennsylvania : Sat: On returning this week froru Ohio I found your letter of the 10th ■ instant, inviting a "free and candid ex pression" of my views, as a Republican, "on the situation of the State at large" and "the condition of the party in ujv ; locality." I am, as you know, a Republican in ! the essential principals of the party, yet not a mere partisan ; and certainly as far as the poles asunder from the ex pectation or preferment of office. What I have to say, therefore, will be as im -1 partial as it is free and candid. I have seen the rise of two great parties, the Whig and Republican. Kach was founded on tbe essential principles of good government. The Whig arose from the course of the ad ministration of President Jackson causing the downfall of a true Ameri can policy, embracing internal improve ments of national importance, the prop er distribution of public lands, and a system of federal currency in opposition to that of State banks ; and also in the claim of the President to control the purse of the nation as well as to hold its sword, and to intrepret the Consti tution of the United States for himself in disregard of the decision of the Su preme Federal Judiciary. The oppo nents of these invasions of popular rights, perceiving their resemblance to the Tory claim of royal prerogatives in England and in the 'colonies, took the name "Whig" to denote their patriotic remonstrance against autocratic aggres sion. The death knell of the Whig party, by division north and south, rang out in the acts of Congress in 1854, which wrested a territory devoted to freedom, at.d prostituted it to the curse of slavery. The Republican party, the lineal de scendant of the northern half of the Whig party, took its rise in the defense of the principles of American liberty, invaded by the Dred Scott decision, and the repeal of the Missouri com promise, carrying slavery into free ter ritory ; and in the persistent effort of the slave States, by free trade, to re duce the price of American fabrics to those of England and the continent, in order to increase the purchasing power of cotton. These parties, the Whig and Repub lican, were the true representatives by inheritance of the principles derived from I'uritari and Hugenot ancestors, pronounced in the Declaration of Inde pendence and the hills of rights of the States, asserting the liberties of the people drawn from Magna Charta and true Anglo-Saxon justice. The Republican party thus founded, borne down for a while by mere ma ehinejy, is, by the reaction of 1882, again arising to its original stand of fundamental principles ; and, therefore, will be successful in the future, as it has l/ceri in the past, if the methods of recent years be not revived, and if the reform of 1882 shall be continued iu the free spirit of popular liberty in nominations and elections. In 1882, the Republicans divided be cause of a machinery which disregarded the true voice of the people. Rut, with the leform in popular representation, it has become solid, for Republicans are solid in fundamentals, and all they de sire to know is that their principles are supported by their own chosen and faithful agents. No great party can exist in this enlightened country which is not founded in l ight, justice, liberty and the welfare of tint people. This is an essential, for, though parties may differ upon measures, our people have the sense and the conscience to know that any other foundation is contrary to their own interests and the law of true government. IJut when machinery usurps popular power and holds our destiny in its hand, corruption is inevit able and the heart rot begins. There can be no dependence in its ageutw. The return of Republicans to the trim principles on which the parly rests gives assurance of victory now and in 1881 ; while this is strengthened by the fundamental error of its opponents in the persistent attempt of one branch of the State government, ami that the inferior in legislation, to coerce the leg islative branch against its conscience and sense of right. In my own locality I am glad to bo? lieve that there is no serious division among Republicans, and that with an honest administration of the party organism, success will follow. Respectfully, etc., BANIKI, AMNCW. Otio of tho Pension Swindlers. Proofs of the disgraceful methods employed by the adventurer Fitzgerald in swindling soldiers who have applied for pensions through him are accumu lating, a small batch of them being presented this morning. These sh >w that his plans for getting money are not a whit above those of the common blackmailer or tho policy swindler. The use ot assumed names for firms has been a fertile method of exacting money, and these were simply conducted by some of the clerks or members of his fam ily as stool pigeons No disreputable scheme for bleeding his willing ami anxious victims has been overlooked or neglected. And yet thirf lunu has been permit ted to carry on his business with the indorsement of the I ntcrior I >cpartifteiit, before which he has been a recognized practitioner, and that, too, in spile of thu l\u:I that his methods have been known for year* fjuite as well as they are now. It was he wljo organized, directed and gucceHHfully carried ou th;j fight against Commissioner Huntley, who had exposed his fchcmcs and recommended his disbarment from practice before the bureau. If Com missioner Dudley has any regard for honesty or for the decent management of the great trust imposed upon him, he cannot better demonstrate it than by expelling this adventurer from all con nection with tiiu pension business and by denouncing him in a lulU-i' over his own name as au adventure* u<;'•/;. AI $1.25, Host Rody Brussels Carpets in the New Styles, Cottage Carpets at 20 uU. All Carpets marked in plain ligurcs, at much less than you can buy them else where, at RITTKII &. RALSTON'S. Silks, Satins, Velvets, Drape de Almas, Wool Plaids, Mohair Plaids. All kinds of goods for combination suits and Trim mings to match, at RITTKU tV RAI.STON'S. The Three-Cent Stamp. Good-by, old stamp ; it's nasty luck That ends our friendship so ; When others failed you gamely stuck. But uow you've got to go. So here's a Hood of honest tears, And here's an honest sigh— old friend of many years— Good-by, old namp, good-by ! Your life has been a varied one, With curious phrases fraught— Sometimes a check, sometimes a dun, Your daily coming brought; Smiles to a waiting lover's face, Tears to a mother's eye. Or joy or pain to every place— Good-by, old stamp, good-by ! You bravely toiled, and better men Will vouch for what I say : Although you have been licked, 'twas when Your face turned t'other way. 'Twas often in u box you got (As you will not deny)— Forgoing through the mails, I wot— Good-by, old stamp, good-by! Ah, in your last expiring breath The tale of years is heard The sound of voices hushed iu death, A mother's dying word, A maideu's answer, soft aud sweet, A wife's regretful sigh. The patter of a baby's foot Good-by, old btamp, good-by ! The Campaign. In this campaign a Republican can be hopeful without being red-headed. All the signs of the timeß point to complete Republican unity, not only in I'ei.nsylvania, but in all of the States swept by the tidal wave of last year, which began at Massachusetts and llowed on with little interruption across the continent to the Pacific Ocean. It covered Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michi gan, Indiana, Kansas, Colorado aud California In all of these States the advices show that the situation has al most completely changed, and these changes are far more favorable to re newed Republican strength than were those which followed the reverses of 1874. Pennsylvania has taken the lead ia the work of recuperation and re-union, and the differing Republican organiza tion* of last year—however they njay have regarded each other then—wisely sowed the seed for a most rapid and complete recovery. In no other State did the dissatisfied element organize separately, and the efforts made both before and during the canvass with a view to unity and peace, did much to •poften the asperities of faction. It only needed a common calamity, and subse quent misbehavior of a triumphant common enemy, to bring all Republi cans together. It can lie said with almost absolute truth that every Republican element in Pennsylvania is now moving together in harmony. There is no reason why it should be otherwise. TLe reforms which were properly demanded as to the conduct of the party, are now living realities. The purity of the primaries is now protected by the Landis bill, a Republican measure. The principles and methods laid down by the Contl , nental Conference, have beeu endorsed by Republican Conventions, and are now the admitted rules and practices of the party. The laws of Congress and of Pennsylvania reach all civil service abuses, and they are faithfully observed by tne Republican State Committee— so well observed that its subscription letters have received the endorsement of Commissioner Katon, and other prominent advocates of civil service re form. AII proper complaints have been heeded, and there is little if any room evert for captiousness—a condition of affairs happier than any which have obtained in the Republican party for the past ten years. The only fear entertained is that the average Republican voter will rely too much upon union aud harmony, and because of this reliance be too easy about getting out the full Republican vote. The present Democratic appeal is to get out not less than eighty per cent, of the Democratic vote in each and every election district, and this de mand for a percentage wi|l be increased to ninety or uvea more jf needed befopp election day. The Republicans should everywhere—in minority aud majority districts—in each and every place, excel the efforts of the Democrats to make such a victory as Republicans deserve and dex ire. BAYNEON ARTHUR. No Chance for Chostor In the presidential Campaign Of ) 884. Wahiiinoton, 1> 0., October The drill*: print* the following inter view with CongroHHiiian Hayne : "Could Prenident Arthur carry New York if nominated next full?" The question wa« directed to Colonel Tlioinaa M. Hayne, Republican mem ber of OongreAH Irom Pittsburgh. nir j not l»y 100,000 majority," replied llio Colouc). "Jo fact, I be lieve he would l»e defeated by majority," he continued. "How would he go in Ohio?" "Arthur in Ohio'( Why, he would bo overwhelmed with defeat there. No, Mir ; he couldn't carry New York, Ohio or Indiana, or even I'eniiHjrlyania, iu u|i probability. Hut he wouldn't be nominated 'l'lw Jlopublicaim have more KenHe than that would bhoW " "Where in the President popular, anywhere ?" "The Lord only known. I don't. Ile'rf the worrtt yet," replied Colonel Hayne, evincing great (liHgiiHt. "11l the South HUggi-nted the re pot Uif. Two two k«u4 &'p;/blican handn popped up in front or two \\scij I publican eyeß, the gettturc indicating greater dtagUHt Hlill. "Can the Republicana elect a good man I in IHB I ?" "I think no,'' miHweJvd f'enuHyl va .inn. PROSPECT ACADEMY. Wlnliii ti tl:i of fl»lc«ii ni.iibn opeim Novefri- Ijj; J.'Jtli, IMS.I Uooin rniil aikl liounlliij; n»- trmnul) low. v* jI LratirlioH A rnuular CUkMil'Sl nml Kol« nl«rti; nj};ifcrt iiiif l»rK<' I'lillirllnni, opportunity ofitoinpurliiK diflVrttnt bri-eiW, low prn**, Imi'»uw of cilnil of Itualiiewi. ami low raltto of trnimportiAtiou. ( frco. ('orri-Npouilrnci* aoliclted. I'OWKU, HItOTIIKKH, Hpriiigboro, (Vawforri F'a. Mention ('ITI/.KM. JulyiVihu. ■ENEMBER TII^T Palterxon, the dim Price Clothier and (JouLh' Puruinher liuh a Fine Stork of WPW Winter Clothing for Meim', Hoy#' ami Children*' Wear i;i yn« extremely Low Price to all. PATTERSON'S, Dully HJocli, Ilnll«*r, l*a. JaHaoßaaaDßEli H tUllt WMIIt All (Itt Mill. S 141 Il"Mtl 'oii|il> Nriiu< Tmiu«(mml IS] UH I'm 111 I Hof.l l.y lirUKglaU. M We iuvite all our out-of-town patrons, when in the city, to visit our Mammoth Establishment. To those unablo to come we will, upon request, send Free of Charge, samples of goods, and our Illustrated Fashion Journal," telling how to order goods by mail. tW To every purchaser, if buying personally or otherwise, wo shall present a numbered ticket entitling him to a chance to win a valuable Horse and elegant Phaeton, including Harness and Bridle, worth $850; a beautiful Brocaded Silk Plush, set of Palor Furniture worth SSOO, and a magnificent Piano worth $(100. Public drawing will take place January Ist, 1884, and the lucky numbers will be announced in thia.paper. KAUFMANN'S, 83 to 83 Smithffeld, Corner Diamond Street, - PITTSBURGH, PA. ~8. C. HUSELTOr OPENS THE BEASON fiffiMAMMOTH FALL AND WINTER* BOOTS AND SHOES. Thin Hloek 1m Larger than I liavo nvor nliown boforo in on® season and Twice an L.nrge »m any Other boot nn»t IStyto my nnitjl^lNl COME EARLY AND AVOID THE GRAND RUSH that *« will have in a very short time or an soon an the weather g< In cold and >vot. m ODD WORTH OF BOOTS § SHOES, W&JUjUUU ALL GOOD, HONKHT GOODS ' Maii(iill»n ttloivod lo (.'UNtoiuerM. He Hell to Everybody Alike. Ilelievlng on IUIHI'M riollur UH good ll<* nuwilier'N. We Sell More Boots and Shoes than any Other House In Butler Gounty Thereby giving you letter value and lower prices. FARMERS ANl> Y,AIIORING MEN WV WIJ-I- HI VK YOU AND YOUR FA MI LI KH IJOOTS aud KIIOKS that will keep your feet dry and warm urn/Will frpffl |'u|i to gjirinj NO SKOOND JII'YINfJ TO UKT TIIKOUGII TIIN WINTKR. Save Twenty-Five per cent, and Buy Your Boots and Shoes at B. C. HUSELTON'S TBic fJjjicajicKt Slioc House in Western Pennsylvania. Y« m, tlm | Mtoplit of Jlnllnr mitllity Imvo lxif»n impound upon iuioiikli I»v liij;li ami nlio<|i|y t a»i< tl ln>vt»l ptifl wortji the njoney, we are tired buying truxli it won't pay*. We don't advertise anything ue can't show to cuHtorwtru Ifeadijuafleru for Ifostoii libber ('o.'s Hnl(liep ijnd Wool Lined Artien, Mens Oalf mid Kip Hoot—Low Insteps a Specialty. We sell the Celebrated liingl.itnilop (Jail and Kip Hoots, llund Made; Mens, Hoys und Youths Kip Hoots, in endless variety. Litdies, Misses und ('hildreus (Jalf and Kip Shoes, Old Ladies Warm Flannel Lined HIIOAR and SlipfierH—wiih*. ('hildren'S School Shoes in High Buttons, Fargo Tips, (Jalf and Oil (ioat. Old Meus' Felt Hoots, very warm. Oil Mens' Hoots, Soft Veol, Kips, high leg, four soles. LDATHER AND FINIH NtitS. Largest Sloek in Hutler County, Lowest poHsil»)e figure. If) shoemakers. Ilepaii-ing, all kinds dono reuionuble anil on short notice. Come aud see us, wo will do you good) 1 *' '' * ... J B. C. HUSELTON. PHRSBiSsffIUS r"f I Mr"»f rp*»•!- f r -'Ni|.. •<|Mul I'll/• kcikm■ u«ji |I.«(M 111 »»I. »f |i.Ul«t 1. H. «fOlf NttON 4CXJ, Uoflfuri. Hu« FOR S4bß, IH Arn h <>f In nil, Willi l»r){.>roii|fl< on tlm mmfli, wl)} l»«i uolil mill on i nxy twill*. Kpr tuui|uif* UIH lin|iilrti of Lev Mi yulrllon, KHI| .Jiutler, I'i,