THE: cjtize&.
Entered at P. P. at Butler as d cla»i» matter
WILLIAM C. NEGLEY - - Publisher.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1597. j
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
AUDITOR GEURAL, LEVI G. McCAOLET.
STATE THEASITBZK. JAMES S.BEACOM.
JTOT COMM'SSIOHEK. A. 0. EBtEHABT.
HARRISBURG.
Cn Thursday the 2nd inst. Gov. Hast
iugs sent his private Sec re tan - to Sec y
of the Commonwealth Reeder at Eas ;
ton with a note requesting his reeigna- j
tion; the two men met in Harrisburg
last Wednesday and talked the matt, r
over, and as Hastings would not recede
from his request Reeder wrote his resig
nation and the Governor accepted it.
Reeder s resignation is directly due
to his signing a bond of indemnity to
the state Treasurer for money paid to
people who were not entitled to it.
Commenting on the affair the Pitts-
Bhrg Dispatch says:
The disposition in some quart rera to
treat the cause of the Governor's action
in requesting this resignation as a
mystery emulates the tactics of the
ostrich in hiding its head under the
sand. The cause of the action is appar
ent to every man who keeps posted with
regard to current events.
It is that Secretary Reeder was a party
to an arrangement to draw money from
the State Treasuary without warrant of
law, and for the benefit of political
favorites, by joining in the signing of a
bond to protect the Treasurer in illegally
paying out the money. When a State
official has participated in such an un
blushing raid on the State funds the re
quest for his resignation is the mildest
treatment that can be accorded bv a
superior with any conception of public
integrity. Governor Hastings has
shown the same true appreciation of
public duty in causing this retirement
that he did in vetoing the original steal.
It is taken as a matter of course that
the resignation of Deputy Attorney
General Elkin will follow. If the Re
publican organization of the State is
willing to bear the reputation of indors
ing the raiding of the Treasury to pay
sinecure salary to politicians without
the slightest color of law it will not be
material whether Mr. Elkin retains his
position as Chairman of the party organ
ization or not. It is to be regretted
that similar power to call for the resig
nations of such officers as the State
Treasurer and Auditor General, who
participated in the illegal use of public
funds, does not also lie with the Gover
nor. But as there is little hope of that
complete discipline the necessity of more
fundamental work to divorce the State
Treasury from the plunder of politics is
apparent,
The Phil'a Press says:
' 'Gen- Reeder, upon the request of the
Governor, has resigned the office of
Secretary of the Commonwealth. Gen
Reeder made the grievous mistake of
putting his name on the bond. He was
not the only signer, but it was his spe
cial misfortune in, that capacity, like
that of Deputy Attorney General Elkin,
that they were in the position of confi
dential advisers of the Governor: thej*
were members of his offical family:
their signatures implied a pledge of in
fluence to induce his approval of the
padded pay roll appropriation , and in
committing themselves to such a step,
*"' whether thoughtlessly or not, whether
under political constraint or 1 "*"-
-
just relations to their chief.
Gen. Hastings named Col. James H.
Lambert, Insurance Commissioner for
the place, but Col. Lamburt declined,
and his declination was a snprise as it is
worth about $20,000 a year—the best
paying office in the state goverment.
On Monday the place was offered to
David Martin, of Philadelphia, and ac
cepted by him, and Mr. Martin is now
Secretary of the Commonwealth, and
by virtue of his office a member of the
Board of Pardons. #
Attorney General McCormick asked for
the resignation of Deputy Att'y Gen.
Elkin, and named Wilber F. Reeder of
Bellefonte as his successor. The cor
spondence that passed between them
appears in another place.
On Tuesday Gov. Hastings named
Wm. W. Porter, of Philadelphia, to
succeed Judge Williard, who resigned,
in the Superior Bench.
At the meeting of the Capitol Comis
sion, Thursday all the plans for a new
capitol were rejected, the resolution I
providing that all the plans be sent back
to the competing architects.
The resolution further provides that
"in order to procure a satisfactory
design with the least possible further
delay, the secretary is hereby author
ized to notify all architects who have
previously submitted designs, that the
commisioners will, at the Excutiye de
partment, Harrisburg, Pa., on the 20th
day of September, 1897, at noon, receive
such designs for the building mentioned
in aforesaid program as they or any of
them may then desire to submit."
The vote in the resolution stood 4 to 1,
Gen. Hastings voting in the negative,
and when the vote was announced he
left the room.
The commission is composed of five
members, four Quayites and Governor
Hastings. For apparently no other reason
than to "get even'' vith the governor
for the very proper dismissal of Secre
tary Reeder, the commission upset all
the arrangements so far made, and so
far as it is in its power violated the
plighted faith of the State and subject
ed it to claims for damages. The com
mission invited plans for a capitol build
ing within the limit of $530,000 appro
priated by the Legislature. Thirty
plans were submitted and referred to a
board of exerts designated by the com.
mission. Two plans were thrown out
by the board as in violation of the pro
posals, and it then considered the 28 re
maining, spending 10 days in their ex
amation. The board, as Governor Hast
ings says, included three of the most
distinguished architects of the country.
It was selected to deal with technical
matters of which the five members of
the board, being politicians and office
holders. had no adequate knowledge.
This, it must be admitted, was a proper
proceeding and precisely what any
citizen contemplating fin expenditure of
half a million of dollars on a building
would have adopted. But in a fit o£
spleen and anger and a desire to "get
even" the commission has by formal
resolution "cancelled and annulled"the
provisions of "the competitive pro
gram". Governor Hastings says of this
action in the protest he filed that it
will
"Plnnge this commission into a legal
struggle of which we will not see the
end during our terms of office, not one
of ns. This action will mean that we
will have no capitol for the next Legis
lature; that we have turned our backs
ttpon our word of honor, and tliat we
I hav 1 broken our promises tc ill com pet J
itors. I hope yon will not take the
step I warn yon of the pitfalls yon are
preparing for yourselves. It will sub
ject this commission to pnblic criticism
that, nnfortnnately for us. will be just.
AT New Castle, Col., last Friday,two
I (avenger trains on the Denver & Rio
Grande R. R. collided at full speed and
thirty people were killed- some of
whom were pinned in the wreck and
burned to death in sight of those who
■ escaped Charles Leeper and RW.
Shotts. two prominent citizens of Clar
ion countv were on the train and were
AT New Castle, Col., last Friday,two
I (avenger trains on the Denver & Rio
Grande R. R. collided at full speed and
thirty people were killed- some of
whom were pinned in the wreck and
burned to death in sight of those who
escaped Charles Leeper and R W.
Shotts. two prominent citizens of Clar
ion county were on the train and were
killed.
POLITICAL.
Several hundred Republicans of
Allegheny county, who have heretofore
worn the Quay tab, met in Old
City Hall, Pittsburg, last Saturday
evening, and organized a new party
which they call the "Independent Re
publican ' party, and nominated W. R
Thompson, said to be a first-class man,
for State Treasurer. They also made
arrangements for .1 state organization
and for securing a place on the official
ballot.
Their object is, evidently, to punish
Quay for his faithlesness to them by de
feating his friend Beacom, now on the
regular Republican ticket.
Previous to the meeting there was an
unique street parade of some forty or
fifty men in blue jeans blouses, intend
ed as a travesty on one of the celebrat
ed catch words which Quay used in his
fight with the Combine. They were
under the command of J. T. Hudson
and were led by the Second brigade
band. They marched froiu Sixth street
ont Liberty to Sixth avenue, by Grant
to Fifth and down Fifth to Market and
the hall. Stops were made in front of
some of the nswspaper offices where red
fire was burned. They attracted a
great deal of attention on Fifth avenue
and when they reached the hall were
cheered by the audience which had as
sembled there. The banners which
were carried were placed around the
hall and made an attractive addition to
the decorations. One of them declared
"The People Can't be Fooled Again,"
and the legend on another was The
men in blouses are for an honest man
for State Treasurer, W. R. Thomp
son."
At Easton, last Saturday. Gen. Reed
er. late Secretary of the Commonwealth
and Webster Weiss, member of the
legislature were arrested on informa
tions charging them with conspiring to
gether to defame the good name of John
Wanamaker.
Last week Gov. Hastings appointed
the following State Dental Examining
Board under the new law: Harry Geer
hart, Lewisburg and Jesse Greer. West
Chester, to serve one year; G. W.
Klnmp, Williamsport and J. A. Libby,
Pittsburg, to serve two years; C. V.
Kratzer. and H. E. Roberts, Philadel
phia, to serve three years.
WASHINGTON
H. M. Walton was appointed post
master at Silverville.
The pension office has received a con
science contribution of $350 from a pen
sioner in Pennsylvania, who states that
he obtained the money fraudulently.
S M. Sarver was appointed P. M. for
Sarversville.
On Tuesday President McKinley
signed the commission of D. B. Heiner
of Kittanning as U. S. District Attorney
for the Western District of Pennsylva-
SEVEN new cases of yellow fever in
New Orleans last week caused conster
nation, and the enforcement or rigid
quarantine regulations.
Found to t>e Glanders.
(Pittsburg Times, of Monday.)
Dr. R Jennings, Jr.,veterinary surgeon
who went to Butler county last Friday
to investigate a sensational story of a
horse having glanders and communicat
ing the disease to human beings, has
returned and states that matters were
even worse than at first reported. He
says there seems to be no doubt that the
diseased horse gave the awful disease to
two people, who died a horrible death
some days later The horse was own
ed by Mrs. Mary Duncan, who keeps a
small store in Efntler, and the two dead
were her son and daughter. Suits are
Sromised against the man who sold Mrs.
uncan the horse. Dr. Jennings story
of the affair is as follows:
"A few weeks ago James Duncan, 20
years old. and his sister Nettie. 16 years
old, were taken suddenly ill. Their
bodies became covered with a mass of
discharging sores. They died soon after,
within two weeks of each other. Drs.
Graham, Byers and Hoover, prominent
physicians of Butler, held a consultation
ana decided that the disease was glan
ders and that it was contracted from a
horse. This horse was al>out nin.i miles
out of the town, 011 the farm of young
Ducan's father-in-law. The girl was
v'siting on the farm, and she and her
brother drove to a party. Both handled
the horse in hitching and unhitching.
A few days latter they become ill.
"I examined this horse Friday and
found it in the worst stage of glanders.
The case had evidently been chronic for
a long time. I ordered the animal shot
which was done. Bowser Bros., attor
neys. of Butler, informed me that suit
will be brought against the man who
sold the horse to Mrs. Duncan. He is
John W, Titley, of Millerstown, the
former owner of the great pacer, Star
Pointer."
In speaking of tlie dread disease, Dr.
Jennings said; "There is no disease
more horrible. It eannot l>e cured, and
is is worse than leprosy. It acts ranch
the same, bilt is quicker and more vio
lent. The whole body becomes one mass
of boillike sores, and the victim suffers
fearful agony There is a difference of
opinion as to the contraction of the
disease, which is simply the worst form
of blood poisoning. Some bay it is in
fectious, other* say it is contagions.
When the microbe touches an opening
in the skin tho disease in sure to follow.
There is no hope for the victim.
"This horse was one of those that
could have the disease and communicate
it to many other animals and human
beings and still live to see them all die.
Another case of the kind happened at
Mc'Keesport about 15 years ago. Four
teen horses were ordered to be killed.
One was over looked and was sold to a
man back of Mount Washington That
horse lived to see every other one in the
stable dead before the desease was dis
covered. People don't seem to realize
what a te rible thing it is. Leprosy
and smallpox are nothing to compare
with this desease. The phvsiciant>
tell me that they never witnessed such
horrible scenes as the deaths of young
Duncan and his sister."
A Phenomenon
A strange fruit can I** semi growing
on a Maple tree in the yard of David
Hoover of Mechnnicsville, Fa. Last
spring Mr. Hoover concluded to spray
a plum tree which grew iu close prox
imity to a maple. A short time ago
while looking oyer the maple he saw a
bulb like growth that resembled egg
plant and itpou he discov
ered that the globe like productions wert
filled with a liquid resembling maple
syrup. The fruit grows in great pro
fusion. hanging from the point of the
branch by long slender stems. The
fruit ie of n rich, dark, wine color.
Those who have tasted pf it consider it
the finest kind of maple syrup. t}ci»m
tiftc men claim that when spraying t&v
plum tree the spraying flnild carried
the pollen of the plum to the maple,
which was in blossom at the time, and
caused the maple to produce the above
results. SIMON PURE.
The Miners' Strike.
The opponentsof thesettlement of the
miners' strike at the 65-cent rate won a
preliminary victory in the convention
at Columbus yesterday; bnt after fur
ther argument the counsels of the na
tional officials prevailed, and a much
more decisive vote authorized the set
tlement, the strike to l>« continued in
all districts not agreeing to that rate.—
Sunday's Pittsburg Dispatch.
The miners were digging coal for .">4
cents a ton. they struck for 69 and get
65. an increase in their wages of twenty
per cent.
This is a great victory for the miners;
they will now get the highest wages
which it is possible for the operators to
pay and also make anything out of the
business for themselves. Like every
thing else now, labor does not command
as high a price as it did several years
ago.
It is also a great victory for the prin
ciple of arbitration for the settlement
of all disputes among any classes or
states. The officials of the miners and
operators deserve great credit for the
peacable settlement of this general
strike, one that was exceedingly diffi
cult to manage. It is also a stunning
blow to the calamity howlers who pre
dicted all kinds of disasters to these
United States because of the victory of
the gold standard and Republican prin
ciples last November.
It is s;i4 that the successful conclu
sion of the strike should be marred by
the tragedy at Hazelton. Pa., the result
of lawlessness and disorder of those who
suffered. It reminds one of the battle
of New Orleans, a great shedding of
blood after the treaty of peace was
signed.
DDUNG a riot at La timer, Carbon
Co., in the Anthracite coal region last
Friday the Deputies fired into the
strikers, killing 20 and wounding 40.
At midnight Gov. Hastings called out
the Third Brigade of the National
Gnard to rendezvous at Hazlcton.
McCormick and Elkin.
"Harrisburg, Sept. 9, 1897.
"HOll. John P. Elkin, Harrisburg, Pa.:
"My Dear Mr. Elkin—l respectfully
request your resignation as deputy at
torney general. Very truly youis,
"HENRY C. MCCORMICK."
"Mr Elkin's reply follows:
"Harrisbury, Pa., Sept. 10, 1897.
"Hon. Henry C. McCormick, Attorney
General.
"My Dear Sir —I am in receipt of
yonr communication of the 9th instant,
"requesting my resignation as deputy at
torney general, and I hereby tender the
same," I desire to return my thanks for
many kindnesses and courtesies re
ceived at your hands while officially
connected with your department. In
as much as we have never had any dif
ferences, so far as I am aware, except
those of a political nature, I feel that I
am entitled to know the reasons which
actuated you in making your request.
I ask this not only for myself, but for
the information of the public.
Very respectfully yours,
"JOHN P. ELKIN.''
Late tonight the attorney-general
mailed the following to his former dep
uty:
"Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. 10, 1897.
Hon. John P Elkin, Harrisburg, Pa
"My Dear Mr. Elkin—l am in receipt
of yours of today, tendering your resig
nation as deputy attorney-general in
response to my letter of the itth inst.
"In accepting your resignation it is
due to you to say that you have per
formed your official duties in such a
manner as to meet my approval and to
deserve commendation.
"I reciprocate what you say with re
gard to our personal relations. They
have been agreeable to me and 1 am
glad to know that they have been
equally so to yon.
"In requesting your resignation I
hoped that I ffnnU not l-» oUi«oa tu
assign my reasons, but your letter asks
that they be given, therefrom
you say: 'lnasmuch as we have never
had any differences, so far as I am
aware, except those of a political na
ture, I feel that I am entitled to know
the reasons which actuated you in mak
ing your request. I ask this not only
for myself, but for the information of
the public.' It is scarcely necessary for
me to say to you that our differences of
a 'political nature' have no bearing
whatever upon the question. I have
conceded to you, as I would to anyone,
the right to think and act politically as
he may deem best. This is proven by
the fact that you have continued as
deputy attorney-general for more than
two years since the 'political differ
ences' arose to which you refer, and
which were full}- discussed and under
stood by us so long ago as the summer
of 1 895, and in my mind they did not
then, and never have since, furnished
any sufficient ground for the severance
of official relations. It was yonr priv
ilege, as it was mine, to think and act
as you pleased in regard to differences
existing in our Own political party, and
I desire, once for all, to disabuse your
mind of ar.y thought that such a reason
could have prompted my action.
"The attorney tceneral and his dep
uty are the official advisers of the heads
of the executive departments of the
state government. I conceive it to be
my duty and yours to see to it that the
Constitution is obeyed and the law ob
served. It appears, however, that, not
only by your own admission to me, but
by what seems to have been an author
ized and authentic interview widely
published throughout the state, yon
saw no impropriety in joining with
other public officials in an obligation to
the state treasurer during the last ses
sion of the legislature, to protect him
ngainst the payment of moneys from
the state treasury not authorized by
law. This was in effect, and so intend
ed, an agreement upon your part and
the others who joined with you, to in
vite the stf.te treasurer to unlawfully
disburse the public funds, and if the
appropriation therefor by the legisla
ture should fail by reason of executive
disapproval, that you and the others
joining with you would hold the treas
urer harmless. I cannot bring myself
to believe that an act of this character
can be justified upon any ground. To
agree that certain officers and employes
of the legislature, not authorized by
any statute, should be placed upon the
rolls, for the purpose of redeeming
political promises in greater number
than the places would justify, cannot
I receive my approval, and furnishes me,
as I believe, a sufficient reason for
severing our official relations
"In giving you this reason I beg to
assure you that I have nothing but the
! most kindly feelings for you persj mally,
nor do I l>elieve that you fully appreci
ated the effect of your action. I would
j very much haye preferred to be silent
! upon this subject, but your letter
leaves me no alternative. Very truly
yours. "HENRY C. MCCORMICK."
The Duncan Brothers.
The Buffalo Encampment witnessed a
scene that probably never occured be
fore in the history of this or any other
country.
It was that of five brothers marching
side by side, all having been soldiers in
the Union army. It was the Duncan
boys, one of whom is our fellow citizen,
Constable B. M. Duncan, and the other
four were his brothers. Their names
are William, of Co. E. 78 Pennsylvania
regiment, who now lives in Strothers,
Ohio: EnosG. of Co. G, 4th Pa. cavalry,
who lives at Greenfield, Iowa; Isaiah N.
of Co. C, 2:54 th infantry, and Co. G, 4th
Penn. cavalry, of Lawrence county: B
M Co. C, i:i4th infantry and Co.G, 4th
Penna. cavalry. Ellwood City; and A.C.
Drjricap of 1 !♦:»<! Penna. now livinsr at
Dunbar, Pa.
By request of the members of the Post
62, Alleghenny, the Duncan brothers
marchad with that post and were loudly
cheered by those along the line who
knew the facts. Ellwood Motor.
Most of our readers will remember
H'iia|» M Duncan, our former
county (;omiiii»sui)iii-'i\ uua 4 j-esident of
Ellwood; and besides the brothers men
tioiied above, he has one, Presley, liv
ing at Mars, and another Itobert, living
at Denver. Col
Three Weddings.
Yesterday was a bride's ideal day, and
as four Butler couples vrere united in
marriage that day, it mu-t have been
made to order.
HEI.M RF.IBE.R-
Just at noon, to the strains of the wed
ding march played by Miss Beth Ante
niann, of Albany, N. Y., Rev D Luther
Roth pronounced the words that made
Miss Lillian Reiber and William J. Helm
one.
The wedding took place at the home of
the bride's parents, 121 W. North street,
in the presence of the immediate rela
tives oi the contracting parties
Miss Dora Helm, sister of the groom
acted as bridesmaid and Charles W.
Reiber, brother of the bride as grooms
man.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John J. Reiber and is well
known in Butier where she has a host of
fnends, and the groom is a native of
Evans City, where he has a large circle
of friends, and is a telegraph operator
and station agent on the P. & W. R. R.
After dinner the happy couple left on
a two weeks southern tour where they
will take in the Nashville, Tennessee
exposition.
Those present were John Helm and
wife, D. Markel and wife, Mrs. Jacob
Helm and Miss Dora Helm, of Evans
City; Jacob Reiber and wife, of Butler;
Frederick Pflough and wife, of Franklin
township; Luther F. Reiber and wife, of
Allegheny; Mis. George Gehm, of Cor
opolis; Miss Beth Antemann, of Albany,
N. Y. ;JohnH. Reiber and wife, Chas.
W., Clarence J. and Stanley G. C.
Reiber, of Butler.
They were the recipents of many
handsome and valuable presents
The CITIZEN joins their many friends
in wishing them every happiness that
fortune can bestow on them.
RHODES-AYRES.
Miss Mary Ayres. daughter of Cap
tain Ayres, of N. McKean St., and il
lis Lee Rhodes, ot Somerset Pa. ; were
married at the bride's home, Wednes
day evening, Rev. Johnston presiding,
and only members of the family being
present. The happy couple left town
that evening, and intended passing a
few days at Niagara Falls, after which
they will reside temporarily with the
brides pa rents The people of Butler,
and particularly the joung folks *vith
whom she is a great favorite, ' wish
Mrs. Rhodes every happiness. She is
one of Butler s fairest daughters, and
her grace and worth are on a par
with personal charms.
WASSON—HOON.
At noon, yesterday. Miss Mary Hoon.
daughter ot Thomas k. Hoon of Centre
twp. and Dr. Elgin Wasson of Baltimore
were married at the bride's home. Rev.
J. H. Braden officiating and a hundred
guests being present.
A Golden Wedding,
One of these rare events was celebrated
on the 2d inst. at the home of Mr and
Mrs. E. S. Beatty, in Harrisville, At
the time indicated this venerable couple
had completed fifty years of married
life, and their children would not con
sent to let such a memorial occasion
pass unnoticed. Mr. and Mrs. Beatty
are both natives of Butler county, and
descendants from families among the
most respected and intelligent within its
bounds. They were born and reared
near the place where they now reside,
and always lived in this locality, with
the exception of about twenty years,
which they spent at Rouseville, Ve
nango Co., when oildom was in its glory.
This celebration was almost exclu
sively a family affair, rendered so of
necessity, because of the largeness of
the connections of both sides of the
household. The only present
outside the immediate family were Hqn
W. P. Braham. a brother of the bride,
and Mrs. Braham his wife, and Rev.
Samuel Kerr and his wife. The occa
sion was certainly a very enjoyable one.
Every one from the youngest to the old
est seemed to realize that it was good
to be there. When the dinner was
announced all repaired to the beautiful
lawn adjoining the parental home,
where tables were decorated with
plants and roses, and sheltered by mag
nificent shade trees, from the burning
ravs of the summer's sun, and it is put
ting it mildly to say that these tables
were riehley ladenod with the choicest
delicacies of the season, and yielded an
ample supply for the cravings of the
physical man.
Some very handsome and costly pres
ents were given as tokens of affection
on this occasion, to the bride and groom
of fifty years ago. Prominent among
these I would mention a set of gold tea
spoons from their grandchildren and
from their own threat grandchild; a gold
watch and chain attached to each, of
the best quality and latest style, by
their own children.
To Mr. and Mrs Beatty eight children
were born; three of these are dead, and
as we trust, have entered in through
the gates into God's city. Three sons
survive, all well and favorably known
business circles, viz: H. B. and E. G.,
of the Oakwood Rose Gardens, near Oil
City, and S. 8., of Washington, Pa.
The daughters are; Mrs. Worner, of
Washington, Pa., and Miss Vina, who
lives with her parents. These children,
and I may add. their worthy partners
in life, and the grand children, too,
have signally honored this venerable
pair, and in so doing they have honored
themselves.
Father and mother Beatty are active
and vigorous for persons of their age.
He is a prosperous merchant in Harris
ville, and is now an acting justice of
the peace, as he has been for the last
twenty years or more, and in this capac
ity he is known everywhere "as a terror
to evil doers and a praise to them that
do well."
Long live Father and Muther Beatty;
we heartily tender them our congratu
lations. In this, the friends and neigh
bors and general public will cordially
join and say, amen and amen
Signia.
West Liberty.
M. F. er is busy hauling lumber
for his new house He has a part of the
carpenter's work done.
William Robinson and wife, of Hals
ton, formerly of this place were visiting
her lather, Mr. Mayer, last week.
The farmers of this section are busy
sowing wheat and rye
Rev. Alexander, of Harlansburg,
preached a very able semon, in the M.
E. Churrh on last Sabbath.
Two new roofs appeared iu town, one
on Win. Sager's house and the other on
the M. E. Church.
John Croll and sister Lou. hive gone
back the State Normal a* Slippery Rock.
Miss Jennie Drake, of Jacksville, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. C. C. Badger,
this week. ANON.
ANY hot-bloodel individual who
wants to fight fan get all the fighting
he wants if he will join the British
forces in India.
Royal make* the food pure,
* wbulcsomc and dellcloul.
mi
&AKINO
POWDER
Absolutely Puro
IAXIMI po«om eo . «tw »o»«
Gives A ipecial/tetl Dread- winning Education.
_ r0 " c WCULAHS ARVI.V TO
• DLFF & SONS, 244- Fifth A venue,
PITTSBURG, PA.
NEIGHBORHOOD KOTE-S.
A lion belonging to the Sun Bros
Circus is reported to be at large near
Sandy Lake Mercer Co The dispatch
stated that the lion escaped while the
Circus was enronte from Sandy Lake to 1
Grove City, and that Charles Hoffman
heard an unusual commotion among
his stock, and. taking a lantern, he
went out to investigate, r.nd was found
an hour later in the barnyard uncon- j
sions, with his flesh badly torn and lacer j
ated His recovery is very donbtfnl.
A large posse started in pursuit ofj
the beast, but at a late hour he was
still at large. The animal, it is said,
has been in poor health for several weeks,
refusing to take but little nourishment,
and exhibiting his former wild nature.
Burglars got awuy with considerable
property at Clintonville, a few nights
ago. Sloan's Jewelry store was robbed of
watches, clocks and jewelry, a number
of razors were taken from a barber
shop, and about SIOO worth of clothing
was taken from a tailor shop. The
goods were taken away in a wagon.
One of the attractions of the Wetzel
county Fair. W. Va., was a double
wedding, in which the principals, were
clad in tights. It is said the natives
gathered for miles around to witness
the ceremony, and none of them went
away disappointed, or thought the show
wasn't worth the price.
DEATHS.
ANDERSON At his home in Alle
gheny twp.. Sept 11. 1*97. Rol>ert P.
Anderson, aged about 79 years.
He was buried at Stone chqrch near
Crawfords Corners. Monday.
Mr. Anderson's whole life was spent
in the vicinity in which he died. He
: was married over 54 years ago to Miss
| Eliza Jane Redick. She and two
daughters and one son survive him.
WALKER—At her home in Butler.
Sept. 11. 1897, Mrs. Rebecca Walker,
widow of L. J. Walker, aged 65
years.
Mrs. Walker \vaa the mother of Milo
T. Walker and Mrs. Lou. Ritter,
of this place. She had been
ailing for several months. She was
buried at Wellsville, O
CROST At her home in Crauberry
twv«., eje-pt. 10, 1897, Mrs. Maria Crost
wife of James Crost. aged 4(5 years.
Dyspepsia
Is weakneas of the stomkeh. It is the
source of untold misery. It may be
cured by toning and strengthening the
stomach and enriching and purifying the
blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Many
thousands have been cured by this medi
cine and write that now they "can eat
anything thny wish wiihoui distress.'*
Hood's Sarsaparilla
Is prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sell! by druggists. sl, six for $5. Get HOOD'S.
Heod's Pills cure all liver ills. 25 c«ats.
WHAT*"
BUILER COUNTY PEOPLE
SAY
WHO ARE USING HOME COM
FORT RANGES.
"Wrought Iron Range Co ''
Gentlemen We purchased from your
salesman in 1892 "Home Comfort
Ranges," and are pleased to say they
have given entire satisfaction, aud we
cr.u cheerfully recommend them to our
friends and neighbors.
F. M. Robh,
Sonora, Butler Co.
Mrs. W. Kirch,
St. |oe Station, butler Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schivertzer,
Sarversville, Pa., Butler Co.
J. E. Hepler,
bai veisville Pa., Butler, Co.
Peter F.ader,
Petersville, Pa., Butler Co.
H McClvmonds, M. D.,
Mrs. McClymouds,
Renfrew, Pa. Butler Co.
Jefferson Centre, Aug. a(i '97.
We the undersigned purchased a
''Home Comfort Range" from the
"Wrought Iron Range C 0.," of St.
Louis, Mo., six years ago. We are us
ing gas in the range at present. We us
e'i wood and coal one year, and we have
never had to have a back wall, or grate
replaced since we have had the range.
It is a perfect baker, heater and a great
saver of fuel. We can cheerfully recom
mend it to an\ one in need of a range.
Mr. and Mr?. Calvin Logan,
"Wrought Iron P.ange Co
Gentlemen: We purchased from your
salesman Harney Johnson, a "Home
Comfort Range," and are pleased to say
it gives entire satisfaction. As it t-ikts
less fuel, a spendid baker, and always
hot \yater on hand. And we can recom
mend it to all in need of a good R inge.
Respt.
Mr. and Mrs. John Harting.
'To whom it may concern."
This is tc certify, I bought a "Home
Comfort Steel Range" froj»j Barney
Johnson, talesman, rteen ly, and find
same a perfeel Range in every respect.
It takes a great deal less fuel, and al
ways hot water on hand.
It is the best range we ever seen.
Dr. O. K. Waldron,
Mrs. B A. Waldron.
"Wrought Iron Range C 0.,"
St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 25, 1897.
Wt bought off your wagon a "Home
Comfort Range," six years ago, and are
pleased to say it is in perfect order to
day. We never have spent a cent on it
for repairs, it is a perfect baker, heater
and cooker, and we would not part with
it for twjee what we gave for it if we
could not get another.
Very Respt.,
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Negley,
Jefferson twp.
Renfrew, Pa., Sept. 2, JBO7.
This is to certify that ws usfe'd
a "Home Com fort Range" since 1892,
and it is as perfect today as the day we
bought it. It has needed no repairs
whatever, and gives ertire satisfaction
Yours Rspt.,
Jas. F. Marshall,
"Wrought Iron Range C 0.,"
We bought from your'wagon a "Home
Comfort Range" six years ago. It is a
perfect stove in every respect, and in
baking, heating and cooking, no.tltmg
can compare with the Comfort,"
and we cheerfully recommend it to our
lriends. Don't fail to buy a "Home
Comfort Range.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
Clearfield twp.. Co.
WA NTF U— I' AIT H t'V L MEN OK WOMEN
to travel for responsible established
bouse In Pennsylvania. Salary s7xo
and expenses. Position permanent. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped en
velope. The National. Star insurance Hldir
Chicago
WALL PAPER
CLEARANCE SALE
| I | HAS BEEN
111 SUCCESS.
You can yet take advantage of it. See
th«se prices.
All grades under 50c
for
30c
All grades under .30c
for
20c
AT
DOUGLASS'
241 S. Main St.
B; B.
are you coming
to the exposition?
It is worth a visit —fii.e music, beauti
ful displays, new features of entertain
ment.
It will pay you to include in your trip
a visit
to this store
We're offering more and choicer
new dress goods
than in any previous season hundreds
of different styles new all wool goods
25, 35, 40, 45, 50c,
to $1.25 yard.
All the woolens were liought when
wool was at the lowest price ever known
and they are being sold on the same
basis of price advantage such values
in nice, good goods as will make the pur
chase of new fall and winter dresses here
of unusual advantage and we will
leave it to the assortments, the
choice styles and the prices to prove.
Imported Dress Goods and Suitings to
#3.50 yard.
New Silks and Black Good* —surpas
sing collections—- interestingly priced.
If you can't come— —cr if you wish to
select before your visit, write for sam
ples we'll consider it a favor to send
them
Bog'g'S & Buhl
ALLEGHENY, PA.
A Perfect Cut.
When you get a suit you want
it made right. A perfect cut is
necessary. High grade goods, a
perfect cut and careful workman
ship are a combination which
give the best results and these
are by the customer.
In thai way lie gets his money's
worth.
A Standard Established. You
see it yourself. No one need ex
plain to you why the clothes
made by us are the popular.
Ours is a standard that makes
them perfect. We keep our
goods up to the limit of perfec
tion and our workmen all assist
in making the clothes first-class.
It is Easy Enough to cut into
cloth and turn out clothes. It
takes ability to obtain pwrfect re
sults. Our tailors are the best,
our cutter an aidst and the per
fect results as natural as the mis
takes of others. Kecause our
clothe® are the best, people want
1 them.
WEDDING SUITS A SPECIALTY.
cipiffl
Cor Diamond. Butler. Pa
C. §TTX
A LOVER OF GOOD BATS
-f
Caq su*e)y ria l his every desire Satisfied
in our Spring 1897 stock, w'.,i c h con
tains all the shapes, colors i»nd qualities
most admired bv connoiF^, eurs Wehave
no fancy prices", but merely value for I
value.
WE TREAT
Furnishing Goods in the same manner,
buying the best and selling as low as
m&'iy charge for inferior goods. We are
always glad to show visitors our goods.
Call And See Us,
COLBERT & DALE,
IN 8. MAIN ST RL'TIJKR, PA
tmf;
Butler Count} National Bank,
Butler Penn,
Capital paid in - - $100,000.00
Surplus and Profits - $114,647.87
Jos. Hartman, President; 1. V. Ritts,
Vice President; C. A. Bailey. Cashier;
John G. McMqrliii, Ais't Cashier.
\ tfytuifi-i banking business umnsacMd.
Ihfe'fest paid <>u time deposits.
Money loaued on approved security.
Wo Invite you to open an account with this
bank.
DIRECTORS*— Hon. Joseph ilartman. Hon.
W. S. Waldron, Dr. N. M. Hoover. H. Me-
Nweeney, E. E. Abrams, C. I'. Collins. I. G.
Smith, Leslie I'. Uazlett, M. Flm-Ran. W.
W. 11. Larkln. John Humphrey, Dr. W. p.
MeCandloss. Hen Maasetn. Levi M. Wise.
J. V. Hltts.
1 PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
————— _
I KR. w. P. MCJI ROY
1" DRNTIST.
i Formerly known as the "Peerless
, Painless Extractor of Teeth." Located
j>ennai:ently at 111 East Jefferson St.,
Oppojite Hotel Lovrrv, Butler. Will do
dentiul operations of all kinds by the
latest devices and up-to-date methods.
V M. McALPINb.
» • DENTIST.
Main St.
N«esthetics Administered.
DR. J. E. FAULK,
DENTIST,
Painless extraction—No Gas—Crown
and bridge work a specialty.
Office—Room No. j. new Bickel build
ing.
DR. N. M. HOOVER,
137 E. Wayne St., office hours. 10 to
12 a. m. 1 and to 3 p. in.
DR. CHAS. R. B. HI NT,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Eye, ear, nose and throat a specialty.
132 and 134 S. Main Street, Ralston
building.
\\ H. BROWN,
, HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON.
Office 236 S. Main St., opp. P. O.
Residence 315 N. McKean St.
DR. S. A. JOHNSTON.
DENTIST.
1 Gold Fillings Painless Extraction of
, Teeth and Artificial Teeth without plates
j a specialty, Nitrous Oxide or Vitalised Air
' or Local n»sthetics used.
- Oihce pver Millers grocety, east of Low
) ry house.
C AMUEL M. BIPPUS,
: O PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
200 West Cunningham St.
1 J. DONALDSON,
" • DENTIST.
Artificial Teeth inserted on the latest
improved plan. Gold Fillings a spec
> ialty. Office over Miler's Shue Store.
n M. ZIMMERMAN',
'1 • PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office No. 45, S. Main street, over City
Pharmacy.
L BLACK,
• PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
New Troutman Building, Butler Pa.
EA. RUSSELL. M. D.
• Rmm 3, Bickel Block. Bntler Pa
Phone No. 309. Night call 173
n F. L. McQUISTION,
V'. CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR,
Office rear Court House.
HH. GOUCHERT
• ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Mi chell building.
O H. PIERSOL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office at No. 104 East Diamond St.
T M. PAINTER,
'' • ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office between Postoffice au»J Diamond
V EWTON BLACK,
LI ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office on South Diamond Street.
COULTER & BAKER,
V ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Room 8., Armory building.
; 4 T. BLACK,
A, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Room J. — Armory building.
, T B. BREDIN,
, " • ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office on Main St. near Court House.
5 i T. SCOTT,
ATTORNEY A"> LAW.
Office at No. 8 South Diamond St.
J I LEX RUSSELL,
A ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office- with Newton Black, Esq. South
S Diamond Street.
\ M. CHRISTLEyT
S ATTORNEY AT LAW.
r Office on North Diamond Street, o ppo
_ site the Court House—Lower Floor.
t JOHN W. COULTER,
Attorney-at-Law and Real Estate Agent.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
t GIVEN TO COLLECTION .
. RECORD BUILDING. fcUIHR
APOLLO CAS LAMP. ~
Vi f 1
JfiP/ APOLLO
Price complete with By-
Paaaand Glass Chimney $2 00
With Mica, Chimney $2
Geo. W. Whi^nill,
k AGENr VOR BUTLER. CO
X TA ' T S PHILADELPHIA L«
--DENTAL ROOMS.— V
r, 39 - sth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. R|
MrW -Ae ' re P RACTICA' -,YUoln ß thr ft
!!■ ™<l BRIOut work ft
IK(sl>urg—WHY HOT DOW
CROWNS ft
| mm «l*nd BRIDGE "ork reduced toRJI
R4 V MSS PER TOOTH Also tlir»
Sutler Savings Bank
Butler,
Capital - ~ (60,000.00
Surplus .and Profits _ *119,163.67
J' President
{■.. . ,}„T?9P Vice-President
W M. CAMPBLLL, Jr, M ('mhier
LOUIS B. STEIN.! ;... TelJeJ
Trmum*n 1- Purvis, j. Henr>
Cani'pbetP . W. A. SWln, J.; 8.
The But lor Savings Hank is the Oldest
Banking Institution In Hutler County.
Ueneral banking business transacted,
e aoUc*lt accounts of oil producers, mer
ciiajjttt. farmers and others.
All tjuslnr ss to us will receive
prompt attention.
Interest uald on tlnto deposits.
M. A. BERKIMER,
I Funeral Director.
' 337 S. Main St., ButUr.
F. H. WALDENMYER,
Florist. gr^>
DEALER IN—Cut Flowers, Bedding;
Plants, Vegetables,'' Decorations and
Floral Designs.
Bedding Vegetable Plants
A SPECIALTY -
QPEtN MOUSE Wot of Const Home LH-!
coin it j
STORE, |ls S. Halo St.. Batlcr. PA. i
| f
1 i CARPETS I |
/ YOU WANT THE BEST. They are the cheap- S
ISC / est in the end. C IGST
NEVER had so many new patterns to show you as / JSfS
jOT C we havo this season. I
JBSf S SOLO mor: Carpets so far this month than we have \ \sst
\ ever sold in the entire month of any past Sept. i JSC
\ REASON IS. the prices arc not advanced. The f
/ stock is larger than ever, and the patterns and I
133 > coloring the finest we have ever shown. f
Vfif C IF INTERESTED in Carpet buying we will be / \SC
3t=?{ ( pleased to show you our stock. \ JSC
i fff/H. A For the PARLOR. If (
jg c Wilton Carpets Us
x you a tine assortment of lino Wilton CI CO C —w
*3l C Carpets. suitable for Parlor. Hall or * *ICC Jl'Jv
J Library. It costs more money than up for » • v
*GS{ S T R 1 A A OL<L NOT intend *»y- N k-5!
Jg \ Velvet Carpets. ®
*sf € could not keep from calling your N
1 attention for the last time tills tt flfl nap uarH > CC.
/ nioiith to mirtw 31.uu per yai u :
gSf V grade of Velvet Carpet. More J
style, more wear, ami 1 lie best carpet we know of for T Hig
8 \ Body Brussels iT c ( S
JB% % For the price there Is no better value lu Carpets. \ Kg
ysf £ Colors are fast and patterns the same as you find In tlie f «,—a
X Wilton Carpets that cost twice as much money. We \ trP*
rl y also have the 41 OU per yard kind If you want them. 3 JgJ
»gs| 3 and they an- good carpets. J
|g C Carpets. M
LO J thf next grade coats Mr. Plenty of wear In these car- V *^*"l
I l*-t> and a large variety of pattern* to show you. 1 kS
ySf \ Again we tell you that till- grade of carpet will cost I IgS*:
mm M you nit>re money next spring. . V f
§Sf \ Ingrain Carpets at - 25c I p
» y Ingrain Carpets at - - 35c c
'£• / Ingrain Carpets at - - 50c \ jj||
Suitable for Bed Rooms and Sitting Rooms. / j T
3f $ Mattings. Linoleums? jgf
fjLj and Oil Cloths. } i
iCampbell ft Templeton J
J BUTLER, PA M
SxsmiiKflsxuHiiiKiiVixnßimixm
4 Fall Shoes k
il "
| Fallen Prices. f<
'2 NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF THE
f SHOE BUSINESS, IN BUTLER COUNTY. f
HAVE REALLY GOOD SHOES BEEN k'
% SOLD SO CHEAP BRING THIS
J ADV. WITH YOU AND BE CON- L
J VINCED THAT WE DO fj
A JUST WHAT WE SAY kl
l.adies' heavy every day shoes $ .75
Ladies'seamless back, oil grain shoes. i.oo *4
Men's Congress tap sole shoes 75 LV
f' Men's outing shoes 5° W 1
j Men's Congress and lace dress shoes 90 [S
Boy's and Misses shoes— 75 1
Infants moccasins 20
W Ladie's cloth house slippers 25 WJ
2 AND LOADS OF OTHER VALUES EQUALLY LOW kj
ri •h||||.Do YOUR OWN H
PJ We sell a high l*iq? 6tand and lasts fir 35c. Repairing nails at 4c
per paper. Cut sole leather at lowest possible prices.
li A. Ruff&Son, W
M BUTLER, PA. W
FACTS
ip- *
01 which our Butler county people are now
aware, and whicn will save you money and
get you much better article.
3j||£
i- . M | W'e have uo walesman visiting you on given dates, iluA the
lECt NO. I» money saved for R. K. fares, traveling expenses ami vragp*
~~—— ———is given to you.
r . k , o We carry the largest stock of Whiskies, Wines and liquors
I act NO. fc< in Western Tenn'a., and are satisfied with small profits.
We have been in business nearly thirty years, and need no
Pont Mo Q introduction. We dealt fairlv with the publ.c on the pnn
raci no. O. ciDlc that pure, reliable whiskies branr.ies, gins and wines
—— at a reasonable profit is ihe only way to succeed.
Fact NO. 4. We pay expressage on all orders of five do.lars and over.
r , c our Bear Creek Rye Whiske rat *I.OO per quart, or 6 quarts
ract No. 0. for *5.00, cannot be equaled nn the county for the money.
C M C lor #;,.00 we will send ycu a gallon of G'ickenbeimer s
I" aCI NO, 0. pure Rye— 4 yeara old—None better.
Send fot our dialogue and price list; mailed free of charge,
r- ni . LI _ 7 on d vou can select what you need from a large assortment
■ aCt NO. f. every known kind of liquor. We ship in plain boxe*-
. making no charge—and will guarantee you satisfaction.
MAX KLEIN,
Wholesale liquors, 82 Federal St Allegheny, Pa.
Advertise in the CITIZEN.