THE CITIZEN Catered »t PMto«« at Botler «• *UMmatter IYILl.ua C. IKULEI. - r«Mlrt*r .THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1895. 1 ■» Harrisburg--April 13- At the meeting of ths executive com mittee of the Republican State Commit tee in Philadelphia last Thursday, Thurs day April 23d was fixed for the time, and the Opera House in Harrisburg the place for the Republican State Committee of this year for the purpose of nominating two candidates for representatives-at large in congress, and thirty-two candi dates for presidential electors; the selec tion of eight delegates at large to the Re pudlican national convention and the transaction of such other business as may be presented. The above seems to dis regard the rule of the National Commit tee requiring all delegates to the National Convention to be elected sixty days be fore its meeting, as this brings the State- Convention within fifty-three days of the National. Chairman Scott will call the County Committee together during the first half of January, and our County Pri mary can be fixed for as late a date as Saturday, April 18th, Political Notes. . Senator W. H. Andrews give it out in Philadelphia, last week, as coming frotn Senator Quay that Senator J. Donald Cameron will head the Pennsylvania delegation to the National Republican convention. The 28 districts in the State will be ask to elect their 56 delegates prior to the meeting of the State conven tion, so that these delegates can l>e pre sent at the convention. An effort will then be made to instruct not only the eight national delegates-at-large, but al so all the 56 district delegates. Senator Quay further said that in all proability the solid Pennsylvania delegation's vote will hfe cast for a Pennsylvanian for Pres idents the St. I,ouis convention. Who this favorite son will be Quay did not specify. The choice of St. Louis is giving grow ing satisfaction among Republicans in Washington., While there is much dis appointment exhibited by Pittsburg, Chicago and San Francisco, there is an inclination to admit that considerations of a practical and political character wisely guided the Committee in "making their choice. St. Louis is accessible, has ample hotel and telegraphic facilities, and is the centre of a steadily increasing Republican sentiment. The meeting of the Convention in that city next June is expected to have a favorable effect in a section of the country which for many years past has been either hopelessly Democratic or waveringly Republican. It is considered probable that Republi cans will reorganize the Senate commit tees. AT Chattanooga, Tenn. Monday, Chief Justice D. M. Snodgrass of the supreme couri of Tennessee shot and painfully in juted Lawyer John R. Brown. Judge Snodgrass entered the law office to see Mr. Spurlock, who is a partner of Con gressman Brown. Mr. Beasley was sit ting at a desk, and the judge, walking up to him denounced an article in that morning's Times which appeared over liis ( Beasley's) signature as a lie. Mr. Beasley protested that it was the truth. They came to blows and Judge Snod grass drew a pistol and shot at Beasley twice. One ball entered the left arm near the wrist and came out near the ell>ow. The other ball lodged in the ceiling. The Spring Elections. The Spring elections are not a great way off, and the snbstance of the law rel ative to these elections may not l>e out of place at this time. The elections next Spring will take place on Tuesday, the 18th day of Feb ruary. According to the Act of the Legisla ture of 1803, the nominations by party primaries for all offices within the city must be made at least 28 days be fore elec tion, which makes Jan. 21st the last (lay they can be so filed. Nominations for city offices made by nomination papers must l>e filed 21 days before the election, which will l>e Jan. 28th. All other nominations by party prima ries—that is, for borough and towuship offices and school directors —must be filed 18 days before the election, which will be Jan. 31, and nominations by nomina tion papers 15 days before the same, Feb. 3 f d. It is a safe rule not to wait until the last day, but to .file certificates is early as possible. Thk industries Of the United States are threatened with a new danger under the existing tariff laws. It is an invasion from the Empire of Japan. Agents for a great Japanese manufacturing firm are 'low here offering goods of every descrip tion at a price less, duty paid, than the same articles can lie produced by domes tic manufacturers. It is said that agen cies will IK* established in all of our great cities and active steps are to be taken to build up a large trade. With the pauper labor of Europe 011 the East, and the pauper labor of Asia on the West, ana the bars thrown down to the greatest market in the world, it will be hard lines for our manufacturers and much harder for the wage-earners. Cannot be Taxed. Attorney-General McCormiek filed a very important opinion Monday, with Anditor- Oeneral Mylin, deciding negatively the question "whether all Classen or all kinds of lite insurance policies aro taxable or only certain kinds, and if go, what kind*." The question was fust raised by tbe com missioners of Allegheny county in refer ence to the taxation of certain polioies of lite insurance companies held by residents of this state. Tha matter wan referred to Auditor-General Mylin by the commission ers, and by him in tnrn to Attorney-Gen ">.rnl McGormick. The lengthly opinion of the Attorney- General concludes as follows: "The contemporaneous construction giv en the acts of 1879, 1889 and 1891 excluded life insurance policies. If such construe tion by your department of the acts above referfM to had not been in accord with the legislative intent, it is fair to assume that tho legislature would havo long since cor rected the law by adding life insurance policies as a taxable subject. Tiioy have not done so and lam of tho opinion that policiep of life insurance of no kind are the subject of taxation for stato purposes under existing law. "In your communication to me you say that 'alter examining the subject and as certaining that cer'ain policies of life in- bad a present casii value, I deem .imy duty to include them within the class of personal property, subject to tax ation.' I cannot agree that the fact that these policies have a surrender cash value makes them taxable. Fire insurance pol icies also have a cash surrender valne, -»ad if that is sufficient reason, would be tax able. The broad ground upon which I put my conclusion is that life insurance poli cies were not intended to lie included within any of the acts of assembly provid ing tor taxation fur state purposes. The act of 1891 noes not provide that 'all per sonal property' is to be taxed, the language of tho act being 'all personal property ol the classes hereinafter enumerated,' thus clearly excluding all personal property cs does not fall within any of the clashes enu merated." Yankee Doodle. President Cleveland's message to Con gress in the dispute between the repablic , of Venezuela and Great Bistian regarding the boundary between the Republic and . British Gniana, created a sensation in the two Houses, Tuesday and was generally commended. After stating that the answe: of the British prime-minister had been received since he sent his annual message to Con- j gTess, and reviewing the case, the Presi dent concludes as folio* "The course to be pursued by this gov ernment in view ot tbe present condition dses not appear to admit to serious doubt, i Having labored faithfully for many years j to induce Great Britiaa to submit this (lis pute to impartial arbitration, and having been now finally apprised < f her refusal to ' do so, nothing remains but to accept the ■ situation, to recoganize its plain require ments and deal with it accordingly. Great , Britian's present proposition has never thus far been regarded as admissive by j Yenezaela. though any adjustment of the , boundary which the country may doom I for her advantage anu may enter into ot | her own free will cannot, of course, be ob jected to by the United States. "Assuming, however that the attitude of Venezuela will remain anchaaged th» dispute has reached such a stage _as to , make it now incumbent upon the United States to take measures to determine with sufficient certainty tor its justification what is the true divisional iine between tLe republic ot Venezuela and Briti- V i Guiana. The inquiry to that end should of course be conducted carefully and jadi cially, and due weight should be given to all available evidence, records and nets in support of tbe claims of both parties. "\Vhen such report is made and accept , ed it will, in my opinion, be the duty ol j the United States to resist by every means in its power, a3 a willlul aggression upon its rights and interests, the appropriation by Great Britiau of any lands or the exer cise of Governmental jurisdiction over any territory which, alter investigation, _we have determined ol right belongs to Ven ezuela. . "In making these recomendations I am fully alive to the responsibility incurred, aud keenly realize all the consequences that may follow. "I am nevertheless firm in my convic tion that while it is a grievous thing to contemplate the two great English speak i ing peoples of the world as being ot ier wise than friendly com: etitors in the on ward march of civilization, and strenuous and worthy rivals in all the arts of peace, there is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injus tice, and the consequen' loss of National self-respect and honor beneath wl ich is shielded and defended a people's safety and greatness. DON'T YOU DO IT. Don't leave the Christmas shopping until the week before Christmas.^^— Don't worry and fret_vM«" you find such a crowd about the Christmas count- that-it is almost impossible to make the desired purchases. Don't neglect the little tots in the home, nor any of the home duties in your anxiety to finish some elaborate Christ mas finery. Don't plan some gorgeous Christinas entertainment, with extravagant refresh ments, at the expense of the comfort of the home loved ones. Don't forget that it is an insult to an acquaintance to send him a gift which is , not accompauied by friendly affection. Don't let your Christmas lie spoiled through selfishness, envy, resentment or any bitter feeling; but hold fast to the love apd simple sacredness belonging to the day. Don't belong to that class who are try ing to make it a day for the exchange of gifts by which the giver's social standing is to be determined. Don't forget that it is wrong to give more than one can well afford simply for the sake of making a costly present, or to give to anyone simply because it is customary to give gifts 011 that day. Don't discard the dainty white table linen for more elaborate dining-table dis play. However fashionable unwashable materials may be for Uible use they cer tainly are not in good taste. Don't fail to leave the plush and satin and ribbons to their proper places; keep them off of the dining table, and use in stead, dainty floral decorations and fresh green ferns. Don't forget that in striving to make the Christmas season beautiful to others we will find that unconsciously we have made it perfect to ourselves. THERE seems to T>e no reason to doubt the entire sincerity of Senator Cameron's declaration. It is certain that the body of tilt Republican voters of the State will be glad to accept it as conclusive. Mr. Cameron has for some years been out of harmony with the majority of his party, especially on the silver question, and his action in the Senate has been mortifying and exasperating to-Republicans all over the country. His retirement from the Senate will therefore be gratifying to sound party men. The publication of Mr. Cameron's letter will 110 doubt to the front many aspirants for the Sena torship. Already the propriety of select ing a Philadelphia!! for the post is strong ly urged; and we think the Republicans of the State will be inclined to recognize the claims of that city, provided the city Republicans can agree upon a man of un doubted ability and saund political char acter. Clintcntwp. Notes. loseph McCall and .!< Im of thin vicinity were visitors .1' the county neat, Tuesday of last week. Merchant Hay attempted to discharge an old army musket, that had been lelt standing'loaded for some time, recently, but wax unable to do no, when hi* lather. James M. Hay, took th«* guti and discharg ecl it, the gun exploded and Mr. Hay'* shoulder was dislocated, nose fractured and both eyes blackened. Isaac Mainland severely sprained his ankle one night last week. David Hesselgesser, of Leasurev ille spent a day with George Muizland of Clin ton twp. not long since. M. PORTERSVIIXE I* ARAGRAPHS. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Marshall smile — Its a girl. Rev. J. E. Eggert and wife have arrived h)mo after a five weeks vacation among friends in Parker. The schools of our twp. have al! closed for Institute, some for one week and others lor two weeks. Charley Kennedy's wife ami sister, ot Butler wore the gutsts ol' his mother over Sabbath. Marian McCulloagh, ol Muddy creek is visiting friends in town. Hal lleherling and Mrs. Win. Moore were visiting friends in Stoneboro, last week. Henry Bauder was in Pittsburg on Mon day. W. P. Kineey of Ogle made his parents a visit last week. Miss Nettie Schidemantle is visitiug friends in Sewicklev. PETROUA PENCIMNGS. Messrs C. B. Daugherty and C. A. Hawk spent a few days in Pittsburg last week. Miss Flo Fleming is visiting relatives in Butler. Frank Dean and Fred Jameson are home for the holidays, from Meadvillo college. Miss Bertha Bothier returned borne from New Bethlehem, accompanied by Miss Margaret Shannon, who is visiting her. Misses .lean Espv, Clara Shakely and I,ara McCracken are attending the Insti tute. this week. -'"•in Billiard ■ is home en a visit to his family. Mrs. K H. Butler and family have mov ed to McDonald, The Institute. Monday was a fair Jay an J the Institute had the fairest of opening*. During the mnraiag the teachers ot the ecanty had nearly all assembled in the town, ard by the opening hour the majori ty of them had regi-'.ered jiad secured their tickets. Bjpdt. McCollough called the Institute to order shortly before 2 o'clock, the Court House was crowded, an.l Prof. Isensee led ia singi it America Then Kev MeKee thanked the Creator tor bi< goouness to ihe teachers duiing the pa-t year and a.-ked a continuance ol His ble -ings. Ira McJiinkin Esq. welcomed the teach er- to Butler, and in a well worded ad dress. advocated hoisting the American flag i ver tl'.e school houses, but warned the aadienue that the matter could lie earned l<• an extreme; be also -poke i f tbe wonderful growth of ihe educa!'. lac-ili ties in Batler and iu the c >uaty, and as pait at leant, of tUe religious training of the scholars is iu the hands of the teachers, what good they do will defend on ibeir own character. Lli- address was heartily applauded. W. P. Day, Principal of the schools vf Karns Ci'y in behalf of the teachers thank ed the people ol Butler for their hearty welcome, spoke ol the duties of teachers, and of the a«i\acctsuunt of the public > schools ol our county. TMS was MR. Day's first appearance be fort- a But'er audieuce and h* ftiade a v ry good impression- Rt cess followed, during which the bal ance of the teacher registered; and then j Dr. Li (key crille'Z.-d text books which, be sanl, *er. 11-s-i!*= to sell ofcly. lie set'ii,*- to COD i ii-r uxi L-i ■ ks ite gieatest cui»e j t.f our educational system. Dr. ftoiine talked of the nature of the i Ethical principle, thai :s me development j .it the good in a scholar, and above all things his duty to bi: fellows. The corps of instructors for this wtel; is au unusually good one. Lel.tnd's lecture, Monday • vening, was enjoyolby all who heard it. Uis theory that worlds are formed from masses of mutter LH r> wn ia-'rtTe Court House. . XOTKS. We :hink everybody wilt agree *i:ii us when a**: say lb. I tbe school teaeheis of j thi- county .ire as intelligent looking and a- well dressed a set of young people as will be found anywhere Every body was delighted wiifi liiud man'rt lecture or praeriesl ia'k «» » the everyday alfairs of life. Mrs. or ItfcV. Autia Sbaw llia:l«) 'lie (list real argument in favor of female sulbrage that we have ever beard. She is the brightest woman that his ever appeared before a Butler audience. MILLERSTOWN MUSINGS. A dime social will be bold at the resi dence of 11. R. Sheffield, Friday evening, Dec. 20th. Airta Gibson is ill with torsilitis. We are glad to state that Mi.-s Blanche Simpson of Allegheny College, MeacivilSe, is convalescing snd will s>on be home Herbert Bell spent Sunday with his pi rents and friends, returning t > his usual work at Butler, Monday. Duncan Clark's female Minstrels arrived in town last Friday bringing with them the reputation ol an immoral show. The ladies of our town are continually on the lookout to do something good, and h tre was their opportunity. In the afternoon they,as an army,appeared upon the streets, and" then before '.the Hall Corn,uittee for the purpose of preventing th> show from appearing on the -tage in the Union liall that night. This attempt I owever WHS unsuccessful. The next step wai to ar rest Mr. Clark, lue manager, for obscene lithographs; Ibis step was also unsuccess ful, the ladies finding they had no proof and tbe show went on. PROSPECT POINTERS. You will enjoy your Christmas dinner better when you read that: We wist the readers of the Citizen a merry Christmas and an old fashioned New Year l'earlie Boehm is deeply interested in the game, 'I'IOIII Log Ca' in to the White house." Ucury Hen haw has bought a lim new breecb loading shot-gun witn all the latent improvements, and of course, lleii kno.'. how to use it. Mins i'l-lle Hays, of Mile Run, comes to town every Saturday, to attend Rev. St ah I man's class o! catechumens Squire Bobb, Win. Dick, J. S Dud Is, A. W. 'shannon Frank Hiudman, Charles Weigle, u:.d Jacob Albeit, of Franklin twp. were i'i to«n, last Saturday. Mrs. John Weigle ha; boo 1 -nil -ring fur some time with ininisttrUl sore I iron', which is said to be hard to cure. The skunk under Kdmunson's ham, made everybody in that end of town hold his noee and shot his eyes. D. W. Forrester was in liuiler list Hat urday, attending to some linancial busi ness. Assessor Shslier has finished making his rounds. Allen Dunn, pumper on the English Heirs, was home last Saturday and Sun day. (ius Shannon was in town one evening, last week. GUK stps il ho was a director he would p.-} 1 very good teacher in the county S4O per month. Noble words, Gus and every teacher in the country takes your band, pats you on the shoulder, and hopes your ideas will soon prevail. John Hays, of Pittsburg, visited his brother, J. Park Hays, not lmg since. Miss Mary McClillougb. who went to visit friends in Pit tbhnrg, is sick there of tj pboid fever, and it wa-i iep »r'.ed lure, lust week, that her case was doubtful. Msss E.nma Marrow entertained her friend, Miss Maggie liobb, of near Mt. Chestnut, one evening, last week. Teaclieis, Cooper and Weigle, aecom p.anied by Bert Critchlow and Flossie Bowers, took a rabbit hunt a recent Sat urday, but come home so sad and disap pointed. Joe Warren, J. 1). Albert, May Hcn shaw and Geo. Warren a;tended Dave West's shooting match, last Saturday, and really did bring home some turkeys. The tiro extinguisher, exhibited in Alex Stewart's yard did its work well, and re commended itself to all present. Henry W. Langherst has been repairing Critchlow's old brick honse, the past week. The Christian Endeavorers held a social and lunch in the Presbyterian church, Thursday evening, Dec. 5, and enjoyed a good time. George Pflngh and wife visited Pitts burg relatives, recently. Little Ma garet Clark hasn't been very well for r,ome time, but is improving at present. Mrs. Nannie McGrew has gone to live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dodds, of Ml. Chestnut, and offers her line property here for sale. Jas. McKee and wile visite ! his brother, Prof. McKee, and Rev Sebell'iT and wife, of Greenville, mi, long since Miss Sadie English is at present help ing her Aunt, Mrs. Jas Harr, do her holi day work. Mrs. Lepley, who was sick last week nearly recovered again Who WIM it that sat down on Kissick's "hoe-bench, and ca.rj.cd away his wax' Jpß COSITY. ATTI'.MKJS lately been made to assassinate both Armour ayd Pullman tbe Chicago tnillionares.by sending them explosives through the mails, in boxes-, fixed with matches that would ignite when the litis were opened. SAXONBURG SAYINGS. It seems that Butler has become quite a market for all kinds of produce. Oar local merchant.- are shipping to Butler instead of to Pittsburjr as they formerly done. Henry l.ang thinks his Christmas pre* ent ol a new baby is the best kind of a present that could be received. Will Ritchie up from Cooperstown. la>t Tuesday. Mn. M. F. Phillips and the new baby are setting along nicely. L nele Harry -ays. he will soon have the youngster out for a buggy ride. Dr. Mershon has z. *tore lull of holiday goods. Perfume, fancy soaps, brushes, combs, spectacles, and toilet cases are all very useful, and prove to be very aecept tab.e presents. The proposed entertainment aud supper by the OUd Fellows is still an uncertainty and i*. is likely that it will not be held. Don't forget thßt taxes are due and should be paid before .lan. Ist to save the addirifi of 5 per cent. Collectors office at Uotel Laube. Who is the heaviest man in town? Don't all speak at once. Don't forget to see the holiday goods at llelmbold's. All kinds of useful articles can be purchased for presents. Tom Frazier is a>?ain with us after an absence iu the oil fields of ten days. Don't forgot, the dances to be given in the Opera House Christmas and New Years night. Prof. Enoch's orchestra will furnish tho music. Jas. Harvey Post G. A. R. elected the following officers at their la. which office was vacant by rem >:i of the resignation ot E. K Graham. Mrs. Mctiropor mother ot Mrs M. F. Phillips left for her home in Fast Brady, last Friday going via Evans City where she will visit her daughter Mrs. Weaver, Charlie P."eiil'er Jr. has goue into the Coal Oil business, and will make regular ! trips through Saionburg and surrounding places. Geo. Maurhofl has a fine line of Christ inas candies at city prices. The teachers are in Butler this week at tending Institute. The schools are closed. Miss Nettie Frazier will visit friends in Westßunbury before returning home. The Santa Claus in T. Krause's window j has :jeen a source of pleasure to the young j siers. Miss Laura Krause has purchased the millinery business formerly carried on by Miss Alice McKee. The stock has been removed to T. Krause's store where both Miss Krause and Miss McKce CM* be found. i'Bts and other goods marked down lor tho holidays The well on tho Tillie Logan farm came i in dry. J. W McKee is now in charge of the Saxonburg Hotel, and extends a cordial invitation to all lormer patrons as well as new ones, to call and see him. Accomod ations first class m every particular. Livery attached. V. A. Krause has been appointed local agent for th'j McCormick Harvester Com pany. Death of a Good Woman. Mrs. Elizabeth A , widow of the late •lames P. Crawford, died Tuesday Dec. 3d. 18t>5, Aged 87 years. The deceased lady had been a resident of Concord township lor 48 years aud since the death fo her hus band eleven years since has made her home with her daughter Mrs, Wiliiaui E. Brown in tho seme township, where she suddenly died Tuesday morning. She was a most estimable lady and one who was loved by many friends. She was kind and generous and would do anything to ameliorate the suffering of the poor or afflicted. She had been a life long Christian and for 08 years was an active member of tho Lutheran church, A touching and fitting discourse was td by Kev. Shile Miller at Mt. Zion Church After which tho remains were interred i in the adjoining chu cll yard. Seven married children survive her, among whom are J. J. Crawford, ex Postmaster of Chi cora. She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Truxell of Putler, Mrs. Sarah Wick, Mrs. John Duets and Mrs. J. J. Miller. Farewell mother thou hast left us Hero thy loss .ve deeply feel But 'tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. But we'll meet beyond the river Where the surges cease to roll Where iu all the brigh' forever Sorrow cannot press the soul. Pffiß pfy 6 POWDER Absoiutoiy Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. High est of all in leavening strength.— Lutea United Stales (1 overnment Food Report ROY A 1. I!AI: :ro I'OVUEKCO.. IOC. Wall at., N. \ Christmas Goods! IN Leather, Celluoid, Presents Wood, Metal, For Plush, Glass, Everybody China, Paper, From Silver, Gold, 5c to $150.00 AT DOUGLASS' 241 S. Main St. Butler Pa. Farm for Sale. A fa>-m of 53 acres a mile and a half northwest of Mt. Chestnut, Butler Co Pa is offered for ealo, nearly ail im proved; plenty of good water, Reas onable terms. Apply on premises or write to: Samuel J McWilliams, Mt. Chestnut Butler, Co, Pa. JOHN W. BROWN. C. A. ABBAMS ABRAMS & BROWN, Real Estate, Fire and Life Insurance, HUSKLTON BUILDING, HOBSB. BUTLER, PJ Insurance Company of North America. 02direar, Assets #9.503,000; Home of New ork," Assets $9. Ki'J.OOO; Hartford of liar t rd, Asaets $8,015,000; Pluunii ot Brook rvn. sseU $3,500,000. New V< rk Under iter's A£oncv, Every Woman 'iS Sometimes needs a reli -1 able monthly regulating j V } -<\ medicine. }\ V < .-r. PEAL'S P E riNTR O Y At, PILLS. 1 : r*mipt, wif' 1 and r ortAtn In result. Tho irflnu .l I»r. IN •!: Sont • 4.1>0. XuCiv-iftfVM f olo%elan4l, Q> For Sale at City Pliarmaiiy. DEA/THS. 1 MARTIN—At hii« home in Blud'ton, Ind.. Dec. 8, 1*95, Horner Martin, formerly ot Conuoquene-wing twp, aged about -17 years. RICE —At his home in Lancaster t*p. Dec 11, 1>93, Samuel Hovrard. a ot John B. Rice, aged 14 year*. McCCNE— At her home in Butler, Dec 13, 1593, Mary, daughter of John lie Cune. CRANMER—At his home in Clay t».j> Dec. 14, ISSio, Israel Ctanuier, aged ' about 70 years. SIMMERS—At hi-'homo in Buffalo twp. I Dec. 15, 1893. Jacob Simmers, aged | about 80 years. BARR—At her home in Jefferson twp. j Dec. 16. 1893 Mrs. Henry Birr, aged 76 I years. EA LE —At his home in Centre twp,, Dec., 17, 1895, ol typhoid. Allie, sou of Malachi Eagle, aged LS years. HALL—At the home of her sister Mrs. Jane Shyock, iu Washington, Dec. 14, 1895, Mrs. Annis Hall, aged 04 years. She was the mother of Loyal ai:d D. Al len Hall of Butler and Walter M. of Kansas. She was buried in North ceme tery, Butler. ALBERT—At his home in Franklin twp, Dec. 16, 1*1)5, Peter Albert, aged about 73 years. , . Ho was the last of Adam Albert s family, eicepting Mrs, Miller who l.ves in the west, anil leaves three sons, John D., Wil ber and Orin. OBITUARY NOTES. Allen G. Thnrman. the "Old Roman and "idol of the Ohio Democracy," died at his home in Columbus, last J hur.-day, age I t'.i 11 of thn traveling pub ic. Everything in firpt-Hapn elyle. MRS. MATTIE REIHIKG, Owner M H BROOKS. Clerk. DR. S. A. JOHNSTON. JENT IST, - - BUTLER, PA. Cold Kiltlnu l'ulnless Extraction of Teeth udArtlllei*! le 'tU without Plates a; specialty .tr.m o*lila or Vitalized Air or Local n.t-st i'JttHi mt. o.iu-! ovor villi T'V orooery east. of I.owry mise. otTlCrt lout V'lii.uli'i ml Thursdays Dr. N. M. HOOVER, UV K. Waynp,St.,iottlee hours. 10 t-o u M. an Ho 3 V. M. G. Mm ZIMMERMAN. PHYSICIAN AND. SCHUKOI', office at, No. s. Main street, "»or (Jit. harmscy, 11 utlor. Pi. L. BLACK, ruvalCIAN AND 81/UIIKON, Now Troutniau Building. Uutlor. I'a. SAMUEL M. BIPPUS. Physician and Surgeon. »uo vvcct Cunnluuliain S». w. H. BROWN, Homoeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Od'ce 12H 8. Main St., over Bicker* shoe store. Resilience 315 N. McKenn St. A. T. BLACK. ATTORNKV AT LAW. D R J E FATTI.K. Den'ist. Uiuce—lu Uilkey P. O. _ Largest aud Most Complete Shoe Store in Butler. AA-f 4 !. iiist .nf Ho i Bai ,aiu \ \ A Perfect I hrong of Anxiuus jHIISEI/fONS ) StlOC SI 01 C ? Useful and Sensible { Always Well Stocked! Aiwa ys Well Patronized! j Holiday Presents! An easy matter to people of large or small purses to make select inns. You will certainly wish to remember your dear ones, or so me particular friend with a present for CHRISTMAS. It com es onlv once a year. Now is the time to make your selections. Pick out what you want and have it set aside for you. There is Beauty in Every Line, it TAKES A LONG story. (Women's Holiday j . rsLippEßs. * f (AUHtY* 'fj Fine Dongola, beaded or plain; eT» .Tan, Velvet and Plush, embroid f" "~ l j fered or plain warm-lined Slip- To satisfy a customer who is disappoint- at 50c, 75c, and f 1.00. e d in his purchase. The only safe way is to have your friends know that what vou ... , , & IBSK ill HIIIfCIIS Slip, y 011 will need no words of explanation. T hat is our attitude, and this week we only use words enough to place the fol- l"3nCy "arm SlippCrS. lowing array of rare values before you. Men's Fine Dress Shoes Men's Holiday At $2, $2.50. $3, $3.50, $4, $4-5° and $5. Calf-Skin, Cordovan, SUirmPVft Patent Leather, Enamel, Russets, [1 new and nobby styles, every shape, size and width, double Velvet Silk Embroidered soles, cork soles, medium or light Yamp, so ' es - at 45c, 50c, 75c and SI.OO. HEN'S STAPLE SHOES Operas. Evcrctts, Julietts. Nul- At 85c, SI.OO, $1.25, $1.50 and! lifters, Columbias, Patent $2.00, suited to business —thejLeather, \'ici, Kid, Alligator, Farmer, the Working Man, the! at SI.OO, $1.25, sl.soand !Driller, the Tool Dresser, or fori 2. 00. any other purpose. Women's Up=To=Date Shoes. Button or Lace, with patent tips, At 75c, 90c, SI.OO, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00. Over 20 styles, every width that's made, all the new styles of lasts and patterns. Women's Calf, Enamel, Cork Soles or Double Soles. Misses' Spring-Heel Shoes hov\s Shoos Every size and width from 11 to " 2, at 75c, SI.OO, $1.25, $1.50 and at 75c, #I.OO, $1.25 and #1.50. $1.90. Heavy School Shoes WOMEN'S CLOTH OVERGAITERS in Calf, Tip, Veal and Oil Grain, at 25c am] _ sc at 75c, SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50. Children's Spring Heel Shoes . BOYS'and GIRLS'LEGGINS, at 40c, 50c, 75c, and SI.OO. i» i- ci_ at SI .OO and #1.25. Baby bhoes , All sizes and kinds , at 15c, 25c, 35c and 50c. Men's and lioy's Wool Boots and Stockings. o The boot has four leather stays with good Rubber Overs at $1.90, the best combination ever offered for the price. Boys', at $1.85. Men's Rubber Boots at #2.00, $2.25 and $2. 50. Mens \\'ool-I.imd Arctics at 85c, SI.OO and $1.25. Women's Rubbers at 25c, 35c and 40c. Children's at 15c and 25c. Women's Heavy Serviceable Shoes in Kip, Calf, Veal, Glove Calf, Oil Grain, Kangaroo Calf, at 85c, SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50. \ A NY ONI. wishing to make presents of Boots or Shoes to S V any person or family that are in destitute circumstances, v iwe w ill sell to such persons AT COST to us. Come in and { y sce^us^^Ti)M <> make some heart glad S REPAIRING done in | SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS will IK-| artistic manner, reliable, offered to ALL TEACHERS visiting our and at reasonable price. I store during Institute week. j H. C. Huselton's, j ro2 N. Main Street, Butler l 3 aL. JHeCANDLESB' HEAVE CURE 1 have a Heave Cure that will cure any case of heaves in horses in forty days, used according to directions, and if it does ot do what I claim for it, I will refund he amount paid and no charges will be made for the treatment. Tho following cstimonials are the strongest proof of the medic.nes power to cure: A. J. MCCANDLKSS, Hutler, Pa., lf-93. MR. A. J. MCCANDLKSS: OD tho 2nd day of April, 1892, I com cienced to use your new cure for one of a.y torses that had the heaves very hai. and continued to use tho medicine fo: ab' at forty days and tho horse did not sh< »v any signs of a return of tuem. It i? nr. v about a year since I quit givin the inid'\c'\no and the horse has never sowe(' an r signs of heaves, and I feel stisfiel thi t he is properly curod W C. CBISWBLL, Sutler, Pa., April 3, 18')3. A. J. MCCANDLKSS Jr,' have used your Heave Curo and foon Twill do tho work if used accordng to di • Ttions. Youra truly," ». P. YMTLUH. THE PISH Ta i lori 17 0 C< >. Butler, Pa' Original Low Priced Tailors and Perfect Fitters. Pants to order. . $ 3.00 to SIO.OO Suits to order. ,$1 5.00 to $50.00 Overcoats to order Promp' work and fit guaranteed. Give vis a call. The Fish Tailoring Co., >O4 DIAMOND, Opp.Nortli Mile Court Huu.c lluilcr IV BUTLER COUNTY Mutual Fira Insurance Company, Office Cor.Main & Cunningham Alt'. WICK. Pre*. Ik S. Mr JI" N K IN, Srr'j iunl.Trea», WRKCTOUS: Alfred \Mclc. Henderson Oliver, • r. W. Irvln, lames Htepbeasou. * . \V. ISlackmore, N. Weltzel. F. liowman, 11. J. Kllngler (ico Kelterer. ('ha*. Itebhun, < eo. Kenno, John Koenlmt YAL S. McJUNKIN Agent '.YES EXAMINED FREE OF CHAKGF R L. Kirkpatrick, CpliciSE ted Jtwele {Court House. Butler. Pn.. graduate l.a Port llnroloKleal Institute. V. rVIcALPINF. Dentist,! A now looutoJ In urw and felenaut ,rooms ad IdIIIK I''*. lorraor ones. All klu.ts of clam ates and modem cold;work, "(las Administered." J. J. DONALDSON, Dentist. Butler, Penn'a. Artificial Teeth Inserted on the latest Im. jroviMl Plan. Gold Killing a specialty. OHlcf .ivor Schaul nClotMuir hrore. C. F. L. McQulstion. CIVIL KWHNKBR AM> KUKVKVOB. OIIICB near Court House Butler l'a. S«LO£NUORPH'S PATCKI SKC"T lOMAU Steel Ceilings and Side Wall Finish. !■-'rl« s nr.d • i in ni'i>ll< n(lou to t'ue Stole M*nuft«ctarr[», IH\ IKo\ I;im»I l\li *. fut. CO., il.td.t rhtlada f». • ;• J. 1- I-' * lilt ' r m-Pf f > • I lioollug ui> I "Ijius. lictul.cuWw k k w ONLY gS % • v mv I,AVS MORE W to em Christmas """■"*" Presents^ i Come in and we will show 1,000 Useful ! ) Articles to Select From. ( p A Rocking Chair Just Like this Cut, w / ? Only there is no pad on j v X the bark, but the seat is / C covered with fine tapes- I I tr >' pBH > c Price, > ( MANY HIGHER I'RICED ONES. / LAfIP STOCK ? / fl§||| COMPLETE. C S «|B> Any Price From 50c. Up. / / That One is a Good Value. i / TSSTMII ) J '"pEMPLETON. ? S BUTLER, PA. ) FELT BOOT SALE. We bought a very large quantity of Felt I-Joots and Oveis AT A GREAT BARGAIN and we have determined to allow our customers and the people, generally, have the be left of our good fortune. It is a First Qualify Felt Boot with four leather stays and over shoes complete. Mens Will go at 1.75 HOyS low aS 1.35 While we have a quantity that would last most dealers two winters, don't delay, at these prices they will go fast. Remember the place. AL. RUFF & SON. NOT "Just As Good" BUT BETTER! Our home-made candy is the best offered in Butler. We make it ourselves and use the best material in the market. Sunday School Teachers and others interested in Christmas trees and Christmas treats should make a note of this. JOHN A. RICHEY, 142 S. Main St. BUTLER, PA. &e£""Don't forget Kichey's Cough Drops. j H E G ii i i> often ;v. l.c!, What Paint shall we use? TUL AIMS WE R If you are looking for covering < ijucity, wearing qualities, general appearance, and your money's worth, you must buy THE SHERW/N- WILLIAMS Covers Most. Looks Best, Wears Longest, Most Economical, Full Measure. Our prices are for "best poods" first, last and all the time. We are in the business to stay and w * stays with us. COLORS IN OIL. HOUS r A COACH WAR* ;MES, J. C. REDICK, 109 N. Hain St. ' . / A 4 V . - t!['..■"tvrrv Will actually brace you up \\ •» -A « ij a\ j liel.i,cd »«tany. &ICXINK I'ILLS at one* cnecic drains and promptly revitalize the whole system. %« 00 per box by mail. 6bo«esK>el}. 4 N/'ltks. With every otiler we vivt a legal guarantee to tun Of r«lui»u V*AL MIVICLN* cy.. CWfUml. Ohio.