BUTLER CITIZEN- J9MH H. & W. C. NEGLEY, PROP'RS, Entered at the Poxt office at Butler as second-classs matter. J WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1884. j Republican National Ticket. FOR PRESIDENT, JAMES G. BLAINE. F<»R VICE PRESIDENT, JOHN A. LOGAN- | Republican Slate Ticket. FOR CONGRESSMAN-AT-LARGE, GEN. E. S. OSBORNE, Of Luzerne county. Republican County Ticket. FOR JUDGE, JOHN M. GREER. (Subject to District Conference.) FOR CONGRESS, GEORGE W. FLEEGEIt. (Subject to District Conference.) FOR STATE SENATE, A. L. CAMPBELL. (Subject to Distiict Conference.) FOR ASSEMBLY, JOHN M. LEIGHNER. JOSEPH HARTMAN. FOR SHERIFF, PETER KRAMER, FOR PROTHONOTARY, WILLIAM M. SHIRA. FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER, MICHAEL H. BYERLY. FOR CLERK OF COURTS, REUBEN McELYAIN. FOR COUNTY TREASURER, JAMES A. McMARLIN, FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, J. C. BREADEN. JOHN M. TURNER, FOR COUNTY AUDITORS, EMIL E. MAURHOFF. L. G. MOORE. FOR COUNTY CORONER, WILLIAM CALDWELL. K- - : WE give our readers cs full proceed ings of tbe Republican National Con vention as our space will permit. The platform or resolutions passed will be given in our next issue. THE reason why Secretary Lincoln se suddenly dropped out of the list for Vice President, was his going over to Arthur. The case is a very remarka ble one. Thi3 and other States had actually instructed their delegates for him, yet his name was hardly men tioned in the Convention, and with drawn as soon as mentioned. THE news on Monday morning last of the death of Mr. John Berg, Sr., was a shock to our citizens. Few knew that he had been ill and the news of his death came very unexpected. Mr. Berg had been an active business man in this place for forty years past and had always borne a character for strict integrity and honest business relations with his fellow citizens. He had been at the head of the banking firm of Berg & Co., in this place since its origin and his loss will be seriously felt. His age was jnst 72 years. A BONFIRE was the feature of the Blaine-Logan ratification of our citi zens last Friday evening. A large number of boxes, barrels, etc., were gathered and placed on Main street in front of where the old Court House stood. Good music had also been pro cured and soon a very large crowd had assembled. Fire was then applied to the pyramid shaped structure and for about half an hour it made a bright and pleasant light. Before dispersing con gratulatory speeches were made by Geo. W. Fleeger and Chas. McCand less, Esqrs. After Eight Years. It is said that "justice is slow but Bare." And all our experience in life proves the truth of the saying. The wicked may rule for a season, but they c»me to grief in the end." Politicians and office holders may defeat for a time the will and good of the people, but are eventually driven out. Jaftcs G. Blaine is now the nominee of the Republican party for President of these United States. lie would have been so eight years ago, and four years ago, but for tbe same forces that have now failed to again defeat him. And where are those forces now ? Tbe Grants and the Camerons and their fol lowers are scattered to the winds politi cally. By tbe election of Blaine their occupation will be gone. Theysonght to force Arthur upon the party and con tinue their rule. But the popular ex pression was too well organized and too strong this time for them. Not for some years past has the public senti ment of tbo party been so justly and so fully reflected. Tbe people aroused at the proper time, spoke out, and the re sult 1s the securing of their choice for President, James G. Blaine. And thus after eight years is there a retributive justice come to pass. To all those, who like the writer of this* stood by Blaine these past years, it is a source of comfort to know that this justice has come, and that he is the standard bearer who will lead to a vic tory that will give the people of this country one of the most popular and brilliant administrations of their gov ernment ever know in their historv. Republican National Convention. A WEEK'S EXCITEMENT IN CHICAGO. Blaine and Logan Nominated. BRIEF EE POET OF THE PROCEEDINGS. The Republican National Conven tion at Chicago last week drew to gether a larger and more enthusiastic crowd than has ever before befen in at tendance at a political convention in this country. The advance guard put in an appearance as early as the prev ious Wednesday, but delegates did not arrive in any considerable number un til Friday, when headquarters were opened for most of the candidates. From that time on until Tuesday the crowd was augmented by each arriving train, and day and night there was a perfect jam at the different headquar ters and tbe streets were thronged with marching men and tbe air filled with shouts and the music of bauds. Dele gates from a State, and sometimes from several States, arrived at the same time. Nearly every important city of the Union was represented by a politi cal club—some of them by two or three, who came to help boom their favorites, and their noisy demonstrations kept the excitement at fever heat. Blaine and Arthur were the favorites with the throng, followers of the former taking the lead; but all the candidates had an abundance of warm adherents, and be fore the convention got to work all were sure, or seemed to be, of the suc cess of their man. THE FIE ST DAY. CHICAGO, June 3.—The great day had come, and the city of Chicago was early astir in expectation of the historic scenes about to t e enacted. Caucusing was kept up until a late hour, and all kinds of slates were made only to be broken with each succeeding hour While there were committee meetings and quiet conclaves all the morning, the centre of attraction was the exposi tion building, and thither at an early hour the crowd began to wend its way. The doors were opened at 10 o'clock, but while the people began to pour in to the ball in a constant stream, the immensity of the building was such that it seemed that it never would be filled. The delegates did not begin to put in an appearance until a few min utes before noon. The Oregon delega tion, headed by Senator Dolph, was the first to put in an appearance They were a 6turdy lot, but modestly march ed to the seats assigned them. Then a few stragglers from other States came, and at 11:45 the Ohio men in a body entered the door, headed by Judge Foraker, who was closely fol lowed by Major McKinley. The New- York delegation, seventy-two strong, came in soon after, with George Wil liam Curtis leading the way. The Pennsylvania delegation, nearly a3 large as the New York crowd, follow ed immediately, displaying, most of them, tall white bata, which they did not remove on taking their seats until the convention was called to order. Other delegates came straggling along until 12:50 o'clock, when Senator Sabiu, chairman of the National committee, who had been roundly cbcergd as he came upon the stage, advanced to the desk, and called tbe convention to order. Tbe banners which designated the location of the different State dele gations bad been removed to please the audience, who cheered ae each one was taken down, affording as it did a better opportunity for those in the rear to see the stage. Senator Sabin gave three hard raps with the gavel, and then re quested the delegates in the aisle*} to take their seati. Then giving three more raps to get order, be introduced the Rev. Dr. Bristol, who offered pray er. Tbe prayer wasoje that would in spire the hearts of loyal Republicans, being replete with references to events in the history of Acnerican liberty, and including tbe name 3 of the long array of great men who have distinguished themselves as leaders of tbe party, and at its close there was general applause. Secretary Martin, of the National committee, read the call for the conven tion, and then Chairman Sabin wel comed the delegates. For temporary Chairman of the Convention the National Committee, according to custom, had recommended the name of General Powell Clayton, of Arkansas. But this wa3 not satis factory to some, and Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts moved to sub stitute the name of Hon. John It. Lynch, a Colored delegate from Missis sippi. Mr. Lynch wan elected. The temporary chairmanship of the convention having been settled, Mr, Sheard, of New York, and Mr. Lee, of Pennsylvania, were chosen to act as temporary secretaries. When the chair called the names of delegates to serve on the various com mittees the following response waejmade from Pennsylvania—John Stewart, chairman; Jones, of Allegheny, Nation al committeeman; W. It. Leeds, of Philapelphia, committee on permanent organization; Judge Jessup, committee on resolutions; General Fisher, commit tee on credentials, and Col, Bayne, of Pittsburgh, committee on rules. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. CHICAGO, June 3 —The committee on permanent organization were in ses sion till a late hour this evening. Af ter electing George B. Williams of In diana, chairman, the committee proceed ed to the election of a permanent chairman and secretary of the conven tion. Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsylva nia was put in nomination by the friends of Blaine, and J. B. Henderson, of Mississippi, by the opposition. Hen derson was elected by a vote of 20 to 17. Charles W. Clisbee, of Michigan, was unanimously elected secretary. The committee on resolutions met at the Grand Pacific Hotel at eight o'clock this evening and elected Major William McKinley, of Ohio, chairman and William Walter Phelps, of New Jersey, secretary. A sub-com mitte, consisting of Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts; J. 11. Baker, of Indiana; George It. Peck, of Kansas; Major W. E. Elou, of Virginia; J. M. Bynum, of Mississippi; Judge Elbert, of Colorado, and Horace Dayis, of California, was appointed, which, with the chairman and secretary mentioned above, will prepare the platform to be submitted to the convention and report to the full committee at !) A. M. to-morrow. SECOND DAY. CHICAGO, June 4 —Chairman Lynch made his appearance on the platform at 11:20 and the convention settled down to business. The throng was immense. There was scarcely a foot of standing room on the floors or on the galleries. At least five hundred of tbe fair sex were scattered about. I Prayer was offered by Rev. J. 11. i Burrows, of Chicago. The prayer j laid especial stress on the desirability ; of god's blessing on Lynch and the J race he represents, and implored that • tbe nominee of the convention should i be a christian man. The prayer was j short and to the point. Mr. Carey, of Maryland, asked per mission to read a memorial It was granted, and proved to be from Mary land State Temperance Al'iance asking , the adoption of a prohibition plank, j The memorial says if both parties take up the question the Alliance j would not make it a political issue, but if one party did and the other party did not it would support the party that took it up. The resolution was referred. Mr. Hastings, of Delaware, present ed a resolution referring to the com mittee on resolutions the question of the Presidential term of office. It was re ferred. Senator Plumb, of Kansas, sent up a resolution against the holding of land and real estate by foreigners, de claring that the land should be held onlv by those willing to assume the duties of citizenship. It was greeted with applause. The committee on credentials report ed progress, and said it would make a report this afternoon or evening. Mr Kobison of Massachusetts, sent to the desk and had read still another memorial against the traffic in alcohol, asking the convention to take actiou looking to prohibition. When the report of the Committee on Permanent Organization was pre sented, Mr. Lawson, ot New \ork, claimed it could not be read until the contested seats were settled. Mr. Smalls, of South Carolina, took the same ground. The chair said the matter was with in the discretion of the convention. Mr. Williams, of Indiana, moved that the report be received and agreed to. It was carried by a large majori ty. Messrs. Grow, Hoar and Williams of Indiana, were appointed a commit tee to conduct Mr. Henderson, the Per manent Chairman, to the platform. The scene when the references to Blaine were uttered was the most strik ing and hearty demonstrations yet seen in tbe convention. The reference to General Sherman was warmly received. It was fully five minutes before the Chairman was able to resume and fin ish bis speech. Stebbens. of Arizona, then presented a resolution to the effect that appoint ments of Territorial officers by the President of the United States should be from actual residents of such Terri tories. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. A delegate from Cali fornia presented a resolution to the ef fect that the Commissioner of Agricul ture be made a cabinet officer. Refer red to the Committee on Resolutions. A woman suffrage resolution was pre sented and referred to the Committee on Resolutions. Adjourned at 11.20 p. M. until 7 o'clock. Despite a cold, driving rain the even ing session was well attended only a few seats in the rear of the Latl were vacant. The Committee on Credentials not being rawly to report, another adjourn ment was ,taken until 10 o'clock next morning. Thus the end of second d*iy of the convention found that body al most as far from its real work as at the opening. THIRD DAY. CHICAGO, June & convention was called to order at 10:53 A. M. The hall was full. The convention was opened with prayer by Bishop. Fallows, of the Re formed Episcopal Church. He prayed that those who might be selected by this convention for the loftiest political positions to which mortal men aspire, shall possess every qualification of body, mind and heart for the high and holy trusts; that personal preferences and interest should yield to the just de mands of true and broad patriotism, and that a ratification of the choice should bo made by the people in an un mistakable manner. The report of the Committee on Credentials was then read by Mr. Fort, of New Jersey. It was to tbe effect that all the sitting members in all the contested cases are entitled to their Beats, except in tbe case of the Nine teenth New York district, and Fifth Kentucky district, where both dele gates and contestants were admitted, to cast half a vote each. In the Vir ginia case, the committee found unani mously that the delegation headed by Senator Mahone was entitled to their seats. The report was adopted with out discussion. Parks, from California, from the Com. i mittee on Rules, reported that the com mittee had adopted substantially the rules of the last convention, except that it recommended the adoption of C'ush ing's Manual a:* tuc parliamentary law ot the body, instead of the rules of the House of Representatives, except that the previous question is to be in force as in the House. Grow, of Pennsylvania, from the minority of the committee, »ffered a substitute for the tenth rule, which prescribes the mode of electing dele gates to the next National Republican Convention. He proposes that dele gates shall be elected in the same man ner as members of Congress. Parks accepted the proposed amend ment, Grow having explained that the delegates at large are to bp elected by the State conventions, and that tj>e manner of electing delegates from the District of Columbia should be prescrib ed by the National Republican Com mittee. The rules were adopted. The report of the Committee on Res olutions was presented. After relating the past history of the Republican party, recounting its great past, jt? salvation of the Union and its benefits to the masses in the past quarter of a century, the platform reiterates the dignity of labor, the necessity of protec tion to American industries, tb<: .contin uance of the money policy of the pi»ily and the importance of a continued maintenance of the fundamental princi ples of the Republicans. It then de mands the division of the public lands Into oinajl homesteads, the prevention of their absorption in large quantities, especially forbidding their ayquisition by aliens; thanks the soldiers and sailors who saved the Union, declares tLem entitled to provision for their needs and makej pensions date from timo of discharge. The neoesßity of a navy is explicitly set down, polygamy severely condemed and its speedy sup pression called for, the army to be used if necessary. It also provides that ap- pointment for office in the territories shall be made from bona fide residents and closes with the proffer of support and protection to the Republicans of the South against the Democratic pol icy. EVENING SESSION. The Convention was slow getting to work. Alter the transaction of rou- j tine business the roll of States was ] called for the nomination of candidates. As the roll call proceeded the excite ment increased. At half past nine o'clock the crowd was so dense it be i came necessary to lock the doors, and I some of the tardy delegates and many prominent men were locked out. Gen. Ilawley was placed in nomina tion by Mr. Brandegee, of Conn.; Lo gan by Gov. Cullom, of 111 : seconded by Gen. Prentiss, of Mo.; Blaine by •Judge West, of O , seconded by Messrs. Cushman, of Minn., Piatt, of N. Goodhue, of Ky., and Grow or Pa.; Arthur by Townsend, of N. \ seconu ed by Gen. Bingham, of Pa.; Sherman by Judge Foroker; Edmunds by hx- Gov. Long, of Mass , seconded by Geo. William Curtis, of New \ork. At the close of Curtis' speech in dorsing Edmunds a motion was made to proceed to take a ballot for Presi dent of the United States. Stewart, of Pennnylvania. hoped they would take five ballots if necessary come to successful end. Thurston, of Nebras ka, said he was overwhelmed with the eloquence he had heard and wished to think it over before voting, so he ac cordingly moved to adjourn till to-mor row at 10 o'clock. Silas I'. Dutcher, an Arthur man, said he hoped the bal loting would commence at once. A roll call was then ordered. On tfoe roll call, however, all the Blaine men, or the majority of them, voted to adjourn. Motion to adjourn finally prevailed, the Arthur people consenting to vote for it, BALLOTING BEGUN—FOURTH DAY. CHICAGO, June G —To-day, for the first time every delegate was in his seat wheu the convention opened, and manv of them were present for some time" before the chairman called the body to order. The entrance to the hall was so blocked up at hall past ten that it was impossible for ticket holders and delegates to enter until a force of police came to open the way and pre serve order. The lake front and streets leading to the Exposition building were black with a mass of struggling men It looked as if Chicago had turned out to a man to attend the pro ceedings of the convention on this criti cal day. At 11:30 the chair ordered the call ing of the roll for nomination lor Pres ident and balloting was begun. THE FIRST BALLOT. Alabama— Arthur, 17; Blaine, 1; Logan, 1. Arkansas—Arthur, 4, Blaine, 8, Ed munds, 2. Colorado—Blaine, G. Delaware—Arthur, 1; Blaine 5. Florida- -Arthur, 7; Blaine, 1. California—Blaine, ift. Connecticut—Hawley, 12. Illinois—Blaine, 3; Logan, 40. Georgia—Arthur, 24. Jowa —Blaine, 20. Indian..—Arthur. ')] Blaine, 18; Ed munds, 1, Sherman 2. Kansas—Arthur, 4; Blaine, 12; Lo gan, 1; Hawley, 1. Louisiana—Arthur, 10; Blaine, 2; Kentucky—Arthur J6; Blaine si; Logan, 2!,; Sherman, 1; Lincoln, 1. Maine—Blaine, 12. Massachusetts—Arthur, 2; Blaine, 1; Edmunds, 25. Maryland—Arthur, 6; Blaine, 10. Miphigau—Arthur,- 2; Blaine 15; Edmunds, Genera! Shprman 2. Minnesota—ArthuF, 1; Blaiqe, 7; Edmunds, G. Mississippi—Arthur 17; Blaine, 1. Missouri—Arthur, 10; Blaine, 5: Ed munds, G; Logan, 10; Sherman, 1. Nety Hampshire—Arthur 4; Ed muuds, 4j Nevada —Blaine, 6. m Nebraska —Arthur, 2i Blaine, is. New Jersey—Biuiue, 9; Edmunds, G; Sherman 1; Lincoln, 2. New York—Arthur, 31; Blaine, 28; Edmunds, 12; Lincoln, 1. Ohio—Blaine,*2l; Sherman, 25 Oregon—Blaine, 9. North Carolina—Arthur. Blaine, 2; Logau 1. Pennsylvania—Arthur 11; Blaine, 47; Edmunds, 1; Logan, 1. ithode Island— Edmunds, 8. South Carolina—Arthur 17J Blaine, 1. Tenqpt-fspe—Arthur, 1(5, Blaine, 7; Logan, 1. Texas—Arthur, 11; Blaine 13; Lo gan, 2. Vermont—Edmuuds 8. Virginia—Arthur 21; Blaine, 2; Lo gan, 1. Virginia—Blaine, 12. Wisconsin—Arthur, G; Blaine 10, Edmunds, G Arizona Territory—Blaine, 2. Dakota—Blaine, 2. District of Columbia—Arthur, 1; Blaine, 1. Idaho —Arthur, 2 Montana—iJlaiue, ]; J3dmjjnds, 1. New Mexico—Arthur, a. Utah—Arthur, 2. Washington Territory—Arthur, 2. The official ballot resulted as follows: Votes cast, 8] 8; necessary to a choice, 410; Arthur, 278, Blaine, Ed muuds, 93; Logan, G3 J; Sherman, 30; Hawley, 13; Lincoln, 4; Gen. Sherman, 2. At the conclusion of tho third ballot a motion to adjourn was made. Mc- Kinley, of Ohio appealed to Blaine's friends to vote against the motion and it was lout by a vote of 36C to 455. The conyention then proceeded to a fourth ballot. Votes cast 816, necessa ry to a choice 41 i. THE DECIDING BALLOT Hlaine 544 Arthur 207 Edmunds 41 Ha»ley 15 Lincoln ..... The nomination of Blaine was then made unanimous. VICE PRESIDENT. No name prominently before the Convention for the Vice presiden cy except that of General John A. Lo gan, of Illinois. On the first ballot he received over 700 votes and his nomi nation was subsequently declared unan imous. The Convention adjourned on Friday night, Luyiay 1/I'!''? in session four days. TIIF. Pittsburgh Com-Qazelte aptly ■ ssys there were not enough of the "boya*' it) the Nationa} Convention to defeat Blaine. Nor of Arthur's office holders. COMMUNICATED. Prospect Grains. EDS. CITIZEN: —Since the memorial entertainment on the 20th of May, Prospect has somewhat fallen into a lethargy, out of which it is gradually rising, owing to the bright anticipations of the near future. Tho members of the U. P. Congregation will hold their Quarter Centennial in this place on the 10th of June. The idea of the convention among other things is to celebrate the twenty-fifth year's minis try of their pastor, llev. .1. A Clark A very pleasaut and beneficial time is expected. After a week's rest, the town will again put on its holiday ap pearance, the cause of which is not hard to discern, when we look around us a little and find that the Commence ment of the Prospect Academy which graduates its first graduate, P. I. Cun ningham, will take place on the 20th of .June. Prospect will then have one of the finest times she has ever seen. If the day be nice the exercises will be held in the beautiful Campus near town. G. W, Bain, the silver-tongued orator, who will deliver his great lec ture "A Journey to the Golden Gate," in the evening, will deliver an address in the afternoon in the grove. Let all who want to take a days pleasure and rest before harvest come out on the 20th of J unc. Let all honest people be on the lookout for rogues that are traveling over the country. Not long since a couple of fellows purporting to be ageutt, called at a certain store not a "•Sabbath Days" journey away; and after buying a trifle, they so nicely manipulated the change as to leave the clerk minus a five dollar bill. The clerk followed them and forced the "quacks" to return the money. Our store-keepers say business is pretty brisk, notwithstanding the dry dusty weather, and think it will be better in a few days when the "clip" will be marketed. Prof. Crowe has bought a new bug gy large enough for two to sit in. J. C. Rickets has roofed his ruausiou on the diamond. Wm. McGeary is building a chop ping mill. Albert Shaffer and wife were home from Pittsburgh on a visit. Wm. Ralston is moving his grist mill to New Carlisle, O. George Warren has the mumps, and barney Roth has the spring fever. C. C. Sullivan is building a new house. Joe Edmundson is painting S. J. Forrester's store. Jake Albert is making ditch. Remember Supt. Itussel's examination on the 19th. Re freshments of alf kinds at the grove on the 20th. PATRIOT. To the Voters of the I7lh Judicial District. In auswer to inquiries from men of all parties as to whether I would be a candidate for re-election to the position 1 now bold by youF suii'rago, I have al ways said that if the people wanted me to be a candidate I would be one, other wise not. That I had no wish to force myself on their acceptance, and as they knew, never had been an office seeker. I have been led to believe by express ions of reliable mea of both parties from all parts of the district that the people do want me to be a candidate, and I, therefore, announce myself as such without reference to whether I receive the Democratic nomination or not. In doing this I wish to recognize and emphasize the fact that the position is not a political one, and should not be a reward for political services, nor should active politicians be suffered to treat it as at their bestowal; nor t|ie people be reduced by the machine men of both par ties to a choice between political mana gers as to that ollice which most closely affects their dearest rights and interests. I am told that the argument used against me for the nomination is, that I have b&eq of no uee to t)ie Democratic party while on the bench, and my slip porters ha?e been threatened with the politicaWengeance of the wire pullers in the future. It iscertaiuly true that on the bench, and as a Judge, I have known no mau, clique or party, and have never used, am] never will use, my position to ad vance the juterpsts of any. No honest Judge can reward either political or per sonal friends, or punish enemies as such; and public sentiment I think properly objects to his taking any part in political contests or nominations, or making ap pointments from political considerations, '[■pujpaps o{ faithful service as Judge necessarily thiowsa itiaq "out of Jinp'? with the politician My aim and prayer has always been that of the church, of which I am an un worthy member, that I might be able "to impartially administer justice to the pHnjshnient of wickedness and vice and the maintenance of trjie religion and virtue." This does not and never will suit vio lators of law, disturbers of the public peace, litigious suitors, nor, perhaps, au organization which is reported as will ing to contribute liberally to a fund to elect Judges of pertain proclivities. I promise, if elected, by uod's help tp continue, as heretofore, to fearlessly and impartially do mv duty as an expounder and enforcer of the laws as I find them, not substituting my ideas and wishes for the will of the people fis expressed through the constitutional obahnela of the Legislature and the Supreme Court. JAMES BBEDIN, Law Judge. Blaine and Logan js the ticket presen 4 :d the Re publicans of this Nation. Could there be a grander or a better one ? The com bination is as happy as it is strong. Of Jas. G. Blaine no one need now be told. His name is familiar and a iQV'er of strength. But no name better or more worthy comd hftvp been nssociat" ed with his for the Vice Presidency than that of Gen. John A. Logan, of Illinois—a gallant, dashing, brave sol dier and sf fearless Senator. With Blaine and Logan the enrolling of some of tho Southern States under tho He. publican banner is possible. But whether or not, the "Plumed Knight," of Maine and "Jack Logan# of Illinois will sweep ;;yory Northern and Western State in the Union in November next. The ticket is u strong ant) a gqod one. The candidates well placed and their Domination gives almost univer sal Hiuisfactiou to all Hepubliraqs. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES OF BOOTS AND SHOES T JOHN BICKEL'S, BUTLER, PA. Having bought an unusually large stock of Boots and Shoes when East last February, I find an extra effort must be made to push them, on account of the lateness of the SpriDg. 1 therefore announce to the readers of the Citizen that I will have a I MinffimtE sffl OF BOOTS AND SHOES For CO days, to reduce my spring stock. Most dealers wait till their custo tiers have bought their spring wear then they reduce "their prices, but I propose to CUT THE PAICES WHEN YOU NEED GOODS. My stock this spring is much larger than ever before, und prices very low. lam positive tl at I can save you 25 per cent, on your Boots and Shoes, and give you better goods than any other house in Butler. I MFAN WHAT I SAY WHEN I TEIL.YOU THAT I WILL SELL A Solid Kip, Hand-Made Plow Shoe, Two Buckles, at 93 Cents. We do not advertise anything we have not got, and when customers ask for them tell them that we "are just out." This kind of business won't do me. It may do with my competitors who are hungry for trade and will stop at noth ug for a little spoil. Ccme and tee nie, and you will find things just as advertised, GOOD, HONEST BOOTS M SIKHS AT VERY LOW PRICES. My stock ol Ladies', Misses' and Children's Shoes is very nice this spring and prices lower than ever before—No old f-Lop-wcrn jiocds in my stock that Its Inn handled ten or twelve years, ard put up in fancy loxes to palm off on tLe public as litsb, new fctcds. My stock is all fresh and new, as all goods are made to my own order, and every pair warranted. My stock of Boots and Shoes for Men and Boys. Was never better, as I control some of the best liuesjof iu tho country. Give me a call when in need of Boots or Shoes and I will saye you big money. A full line of English Waukenphaust Shoes, For both ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. Try a pair comfort. Base Ball Shoes for men and boys. BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER. My manufacturing department is under my own charge, and first-class workmen employed. LEATHER AND FINDINGS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Thanking the readers of the Citizen for the liberal patronage bestowed upon me in the past, and asking a contin uance of same, I remain yours respectfully, JOHN BIGKELi Butler, Pa. IT was somewhat amusing, during tfce progress of the contest for the Pres idential nomination just closed at ChU cago, to witness the efforts of some professed friends of Blaine to conceal iheir real hostility to his nomination. Public opinion compelled them to a show of being in accord with it. But their real feelings would frequent ly betray them. They really hoped for his defeat, and if enough of them had got into the Chicago Convention they would again have accomplished it. Some journals that professed to be for him were really not so. One such,not a thousand miles from Butler, publish ed some weeks ago the meanest and most cunningly devised article that had been gotten up in tho country against Blaine. The publication of this article at that time was for the purpose of breaking the strong popular if) fcjs fayor. JJut it failed. The papers practicing such deception should be kept for future reference. THE votes of Mr. W. 11. 11. Riddle in the National Convention are entitled to apppoyal by his congtituepts. And it gives us pleasure to make this refer ence to the sauie. Elected as a friend of Blaiue he was true to him on every vote taken that bad any bearing on his success for the final result, his nomina tion. On all questions, it gives us pleasure to say, the votes of Mr. Rid dle were with the true friends of Blaine, all through, so far as we have seen or can learn. As the immediate represent ative of our people in the Convention his course is commended and this en dorsement is due to him. Cheap Excursion. Beginning Monday, June 10, the S. & A. railroad will sell excursion tickets to Thiel College commencement, Green ville, from all stations along tht road fof onp way, good for round trip. Tickets good for one week. Round trip ticket from Butler to Greenville only $2. Commencement program—Thiel Col lege: Monday evening, June 16, Jun ior Addresses; Tuesday evening, June If, address before the Literary Socie ties by Dr. L. A■ G ot wald, Y°rk, Pa.; Wednesday eve., June 18, Alumni Exercises; Thursday, 9:30 A. M., Sen ior Appointments and conferring of Degrees. W. U T. U. COLONEL GEORGE W. BAIN, KENTUCKY'S GHEAT TEMPERANCE ORATOR. Will lecture in the Presbyterian Church ofJßutler, Juno 22d, Sabbath, and June 23 1, Monday. Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock. Sub ject, "The Safe Side of Life for Voung Men." Sabbath at ?:30 P. M , subject, "Our Country, Our Homes and Our Duty." Monday 7:30 P. M., popular lecture, subject, "Boys and Girls, Nice and Naughty." Congratulating bs'alne--Graceful Words Irom Mrs. Garfield. CLEVELAND, 0., June 7. IJon. Jas. G. Blaiue, Augusta, Me.: Our household joius in one great thanksgiving- From the quiet of our home we send the most earnest wish that through the turbulent months to fellow and in the days of victory you may be guarded and kept. LI CRETIA R. GARFIELD. A cordial dispatch was also received from the Garfield boys, students in Williams' Collegp. BLAINJO aud Logun. BUY THE EIGHMIE PATENT SHIRT. Invented, and Manufactured by G. D. Eighmie. THE and CHEAPEST IXRESS MADE IN |SjI r H E WOBLD. This wonderful in ventijn \y| ||f;| fi gives a Bosom handsome shape & latest style,and is IflM i ]so placed on the Shirt that it can be worn for a week ill without break or wrinkle. Made fronu'ioulinen, Warn- j* f sutta Muslin, and Bosom lined with heavy Butcher j|/ Linen. All B3S9MS G UARANTEED |f/ 1 TO OUT WEAR THE SHIRT. FOR SALE ONLY BY J.F.T. ST E IIL E, DEALER IN Hats, Caps, & Gents' Furnishing Goods, J3utlej*, Pa. IJgpf Agent for the Greatest Improvement in a Shirt ever Produced by man Beware of Imitations. An Orator Coming. By the announcement of the W. C. T. U. in another place it will be seen that Col. Bain, one of the great orators of Kentucky, is to speak in Butler on Sunday the 22d and Monday the 23d inst. He comes from the land of Henry Clay and is said to be a very eloquent aud able speaker. His subject is, "Teniperance," ant} thp following is what some paper* say of him : "He possesses in a marked degree that indescribable magnetism of ap pearance that characterized Clay and Douglas. By that magnetism and his matchless eloquence he held the swel tering, surging mass of humanity spell boqnd by appeals clothed with the most be&utilul language £?or beard in Kansas.— Kansas City Tiiris. "It is not often in a life time that people have an opportunity of hearing a man so wopderfully gifted."—Rich mond (Ind). Palladium. HAHBIEP. IIOKHN -Itl DOM'll Un May 1*.U31, aithe par sonage i).v ltev. A. CronenweU, Air. Jacob lloclin aii<l Miss .M;' r y H. ICIU'OMIII, both of Utlt lor. UHAHAM—FOIICHT—4)n May 2<». 13;. 1, at the brides lioi'io, By Rev. A- (.'ronenweu, Mr. .1. Henry CJ|a;ifui| aed Forcjii, boil) of 15 ll tier. ADAMS-HITCIIIHON- On June 3,1 ', by Rev, UWlck/Mr." 1.. Ads"im to Miss Ida Hutchi son. Both of "Maple Ki'.tiace, Butler Co., Pa. HILL—I'AItK On June 3, ItWI by Key. Ralph E. I.ackev, al the home ol the >n(le.- parents, Mr. Benjamin H'U and Miss Kebeeca. A. l'ari.. the former of Bradiorti, I'a., mid the latter of lUitler comity l*a. WiI.SON liBOWN At Aisqu'tli-slreet Presbyte rian Church. Baltimore. Aid., on May 2'.', ism, by |{ev, S. A Davenport, William It. Wilson M, I). ofßuiierco,, I'e/ina. to Miss Ki>quie ..mwii, thehipe Wtfiatil UiOWn; of Harti lliojfc, 111 MPiIREV-HAY—On Mav zu, HK.I, l.y U. y, W. 11, Mrkiurey, M». W. Ji Humph.-, and Miss Sadie J. Hay. both of Worth twp. tin- county. BOOK lU'.Ml'llliY On the same day by Hie same. Mr. \V. H. Hook and Mis? 't/./.y A. Humph ry, both of Worth twp. DEATH# • I,Kl lti.Ki: In June T. ISSI, Mr. Frank l.eibler, aj;ed -<i years. Tile rfttnams were brought to Holier an-l liter red hcie'bn ystenJay. AI.I.EN— A I his residence in <'! ay (.Ap. ti»f- couutv otf May TO, ins I, Mr. James Allen, aged -i jtars. I month and * days. Mr. Allen was ainun very highly psiccined by hisnelKlibors. OALLAiiHKIt May HI, IW4' »t her home In l-'rniiUlill tp. IJullprpo. |'a.. Mp Mar>|<iallaKher in her TTth year. She was a most estimable lady, and leaves a large family, all of whom are married, also many friends be fiiudhcr. Shi- was the mother of 11. If. Gallagher, Esq,ex Register and Recorder. WANTED,' SALESMEN. To r&nvMA for the sale of Nuracry Stock. rnequaled f admit'.-*. Nooxjx»rl«nce required. Hilary a"'l •*- ben»e<* paid. 7w ji£r«-n of Fruit and Ornamental Tret--t, Shnfljgj Koaea, etc. V J. UT. SMITH, N. Y; I'E«JIA*E.\T STASII'IA FOR KENSINGTON, ARRABJCN AND OUTLiNiJ WORK DONJfI, Also lessons in same given by ANNIE M LOWMAN, North street, Butler, Pa. jue2o-ly G. D. Bricklayer and Contractor. EstimatCß given on contract work. Rcsi donee, Washington utrect, north end, Butlei" Pa. jan2.ly. T. li. Il IWY A CO., Manufacturers of Crystal Palace Cooking Stoves, FULL LINK OF STOVES AM) ItANUKS. S|»ecial attention to repairs for the Old and lie proved Crystal Palace stoves. Office aud ware room : 23 Federal Street, Allegheny, P. AT) T) Tr/ T.l Send six cents for pos- I I v I / 1 Pitage, and receive free a costly box of good whicfc will help all, of either sex, to more juqhey right away than anything else in this worlif. Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure, At once address 't'tH'h & Co., Augusta, Maine County Auctioneer, JAMES H. KEARNS, ISUTLEIt, PEMN'A. Is prepared to serve the public of this section at vendues, etc. Having had many yeais of experience lie can gu inn tee perfect satisfaction at rates that will buit all. Leave word at this ollice. a,5,84.1y ® SI,OOO J.'H's'mapS. Just what are needed in every Home, Office & Studio. JM I largest aud most complete Map ever published in one fcheet. For price and full particular* FK EE Address, Agent? Wanted. J. M. HURRAY, Publisher, '1 - ' ELIZABETH, N. 3. " $25 to *76 per month guaran teed. Some make <7ft to SIBO per month: at this rate agent® can soon m»*e the SI ,QOO, Tasu dcrven the atidrrss and write/or an Agency STOPPED FREE B ■ Marvelous success. B ■ «" Insane Persons Restored 9 ■ ■SDr.KLINE SORBAT ■ ■ NERVE RESTORER >r at/TiRMX NIRVB lIISFASKS. Only rurt /or A 'rrt't Ajfecttons. Ftft, Iptiffsy, etc. \L!.IHI.K if taken AN directed. A'o Ftts after DAY'S use. Treatise an<l $J trial l-ottle free to >atients. they paying exj»te*s charyjes on bo* when red. Send names, P. O. and express' address at led to DK.KLINE.QU Arrh Sr ,Philadelphia,?;»; tftsu. blilVAKt OF iMiTA i'lSu TKA VDS.
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