THE CITIZEN. WILLIAM C. NF.GLEY - - Publisher THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1900. Washington. * The second session of the 50th Con gress of the United States began at noon of Monday of this week, and will expire at noon of the first Monday of March. Speaker Henderson called the House to order , and Senator Frye the Senate. The new members of both houses pre sented their credentials and were sworn in, the deaths of members was reported: both houses appointed committees to wait upon the President: the President s message was read and the first daj s session was ended. The desks of most of the members were profusely decorat ed with flowers, making the chambers look like a flower show. The stack of flowers on Senator Hanna s desk was so larg'j that he could not occupy his usual seat, while Joe Sibley's desk in the House was covered with violets. 111 the talk among the members re garding the bnsiness that would come before them, the ship-subsidy bill seem ed to have precedence. The Message is very long and is an exhaustive review of our national af fairs, both domestic and international. The keynote of his suggestions is caution. Our unparalleled prosperity is cited as a possible invitation for ex travagant expenditures and unneces sary appropriations. Economies should not be lost sight of and the abundance of the present should, in a measure, be husbanded for the future In the opinion of the president our prosperity is of the durable character, but this does not lessen the responsibilities of the present. The time is one of great opportunities, an era in which to pro mote "legitimate industrial and com mercial expansion." It also has its perils and these must be avoided. He strongly urges against the use of our growing power as a nation, for conquest and oppression, directing attention to the fact that the "foundation of our government is liberty: its superstructure peace. The position taken by the govern ment of the United States in dealing with the Chinese question is illustrated at length. Prediction, based upon present conditions, is made that a satisfactory settlement will eventually be had. It is also made plain that some binding assurance must be given for the future protection and safety of those natives who become converts to foreign creeds. Regarding the question of in demnity, the president takes the high ground that in lieu of financial tender "compensation mav be made in part by increased guarantees of security for foreign rights and immunities, and, most important of all, by the opening of China to the equal commerce of all the world." The open door must remain ajar. Recognizing the existence of The Hague court of arbitration, he con curs with Russia as to the wisdom of referring to that body the settlement of indemnities. Legislation which will insure the parity of gold and silver is recommend ed, as is also an exemption to the ex tent of $30,000,000 of the more burden some features of our war tax. The merits of the shipping subsidy bill are featured and reasons given for immedi ate favorable action. The wonderful growth of our steel industries, our rapidly increasing export trade, and constantly increasing naval expenditures are incorporated among other causes which demand that we take first rank among the commercial maritime powers. Favorable progress in the pacifi cation of the Phillipine islanders is re ported, and congress notified that the president is awaiting its action in the formation of a plan of stable govern ment. In discussing the needs of the army the president strikes an insistent note. He believes that so long as the pretent disturbed conditions continue the pres ident should be given authority to in crease the present numerical force to 100,000 men. From 45,000 to 60,000 men will soon be needed in the Philip pines, and additional to this force 15, 000 natives should be recruited. Reverting to the recommendations made in his last message, asking for early action in regard to remedial legis lation to restrict combinations of capi tal, organized into trusts, the president reiterates what he said then and adds: "Restraint upon such combinations as are injurious, and which are within federal jurisdiction, should be promptly applied by congress." To this estent only can the president go. it l>eing gen erally recognized that the necessary corrective legislation upon this subject must be supplied by the legislatures of the various states. • Representative Showalter was quot ed as follows; There never was a better and more comprehensive message trans mitted to Congress. The President has treated most thoroughly of the Philip pine islands and presents the situation in China clearly and concisely," and Representative John Dalzell, of Pitts burg—"The message of the President is clear, concise and to the point. It goes into the Philippine question exhaustively and treats of Cuba and Porto Rico to the fullest ex tent. lam sure the message is just what the Republicans expected, and it will receive the hearty indorsement of every one of them,while at the same time acting as a guide for Congress in legislation to be enacted in the future. The President also deals with our mer chant marine and makes recommend ations for its improvement. That is a part of the Republican platform. I in dorse most heartily every word in the message. The Tax 011 Medicines. The manufacturers and retail dealers in drugs and proprietary medicines are preparing a strong representation to Congress for including in the reduction of the war taxes the special stamp tax on the articles made and dealt in by this trade. They point out cogently that while they, as citizens and business men.J pay'their share of the taxation by stamps on checks, agreements and other documents, together with the general customs and excise taxes, this particular stamp tax is levied on a special trade. That trade, too, is the one which serves the need of the people in illness. Whatever dispute there may be as to who pays the tax in the first instance there can be no doubt that the ultimate burden of a tax on medicines falls on those who need the medicines. This especial tax amounts to $4,000,000 or $5,000,000 per year. There is no reason why it should not be repealed, together with the other taxes on business transac tions, accepted for the past two years solely to support the war that was end ed two years ago, and it is gratifying to note these are the very items recom mended for abolition by the Ways and Means Committee.—Dispatch. Itailroari Notes. * A large number of Italians are widen ing the "Bessie" cut on the Love and Maizland farms in Clinton twp. The Bessie has 60 men and a steam shovel employed at Branchton putting in new sidings. A yardmaster is now in charge at that place and it is report ed that the company will spend $15,000 in improvements. It is said a round house is to be built and Branchton is to b>j made a division headquarters. The Carnegie interests plan to opernte directly tLerate it nnder new charters, assume all the funded debt of the present corporation in the lease and guarantee for the com mon stockholders a dividend of 3 per cent. The Bessemer has never paid a dividend on its common stock and the proj)osition of the Carnegie company, which under its New Jersey omnibus charter is the investor concern of all the Carnegie interests, has actuated a flurry in stock exchange circles through the report that it would guarantee dividends on the common stock. THE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE, j The 46th Annual Session of the Teach ers' Institute for Butler county will be held in Butler. Dec. 17 to 21. Pro- j grams of the meeting have already been sent to the teachers and directors and will not be given here. The instructors chosen for the week are men of large and successful exper ience anil come to us highly recommend ed: among whom are the following: Supt. Geo. W. Twitmvre, of Wilming ton, Del. Charles C. Rounds, M. S., Ph. D., of New York. Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, of Darby, Pa. Prof. Walter R. Egbert, of Slippery rock Ps Prof. I- M. McClymonds. of Slippery rock, Pa. Prof. C. G. Woolsey, (Musical Direc tor) of Erie. Pa. For our evening entertainments we have secured some of the best lecturers on the platform today. Monday evening, 17th. the subject will be '•Sunshine and Shadow," given by Prof. A. W. Hawks, the "Laughing Philosopher." If you wish to laugh at tend this lecture. Prof. Hawks is known to rank high as a comic lecturer and we feel sure that if you hear him you will enjoy a treat. Tuesdav evening, Hon. Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus, lnd., will give his lecture. •'Going Up to Jerusalem." As Dr. Sweeney is not so well known in this state allow me to quote from two au thorities as follows. "I regard Dr. Sweeney as one of the strongest preach ers in America: (Rev. Talmage) We have had the greatest lecturers of the country here but none have pleas ed so well as did Mr. Sweeney; (Pres. of Hiram college). Wednesday evening the Russell H. Conwell: the brilliant preacher, author and lecturer, will deliver his famous lecturo, "Heroism of a Private Life Rev. Conwell needs no introduction, he has been on the lecture platform for 38 years, during which time he has de livered over 8000 lectures, besides preaching to the thousands who weekly throng to his church. The Philadelphia Times in speaking of him says he is the only lecturer who can fill a hall with 3000 people at a dol lar a ticket. Thursday evening's lecture will be given by Prof. Eugene C. Foster M. S,, of the Temple college. Philadelphia, on the subject of Liquid Air (illustrated), To say the least for this subject it is certainly one of the newest and most scientific topics of the day. Seldom, if ever, has a scientific discovery created such an interest among the people as has liquid air. What it is, what is now being done with it and what will be done with it in the fnture are no longer hidden treasures. The lecturer will have with him on the platform several gallons of real liquid air and will there not only tell of its history, composition, uses, etc., but with it will perform many novel and interesting experiments, I have to say for this conrse of lect ures that it is the most expensive course ever secured for a Butler county teach er's institute. We have done this be cause we believe that the teachers and the people of this town and county are anxious to hear and see the best that is going, and I do hope the people of the town and county will come out and en joy each one of these lectures. Season tickets for this course will be on sale at Reed's News Stand or can be purchased from the County Supt. at any time after Dec. 10, the price being cut to $1.75. The Directors' Convention will be held in the Park Theatre, Thursday, Dec. 20, commencing at 10:45. A full and interesting program has been arranged for this meeting and I here earnestly request every director in the county to be present if possible at this convention. Any young man or lady who expects to teach school next year and would like to become a member of this institute can do so by purchasing a teachers' tick et from the Supt., which will entitle them to the same rights and privileges as though they were now teaching. Excursion rates have been secured on all the railroads of the county. Those who come on the P. B. &L. E. R. R. will not be sent the coupon, but will be given excursion rates when they buy their tickets. Teachers, directors and friends of ed ucation we hope to make this the best institute ever held in the county: but we can't do that without your presence and hearty co-operation. We therefore kindlv request you to come and help it along. Yours very truly, HOWARD I. PAINTER. AT the island of Guam in the Sonth Pacific, during a typhoon on Nov. 15th, TheU. S. Anxilliary crniser Yosemite. parted her cables and went ashore and five of her crew were drowned. It is said to have been the worst storm there in forty years. South Africa. The Boer general Dewet with a large force attacked the British garrison at Dewets dorp, a few days ago and caused it to surrender. The Boers captured 400 men and some modern guns in good condition. The French Chamber of Deputies passed a resolution of sympathy for Kruger by a unanimous vote. Sarver Station. John Hesselgessor took the train at Saryer for a few weeks' visit to friends in Chicago. Chas. Foster has been visiting friends in Saltsbnrg. Union Thanksgiving Day services were held in Buffalo church and. an of fering made for the Butler Hospital The social at Emory Chapel was a success. • The Ehrman mill, since the water has come, goes on. Dr. Hunter's lecture at Carbon Black, Friday eyening, was a feast. Mrs. Black is visiting her son. Dr. J. L. Black. Frank Acre is still quite weak. A new class in book-keeping and com mercial law is being formed in the Academy for the next term. The same books are used and the aam« course fol lowed as in the regular business col leges. Praise and Thanks offering service in the Buffalo church, next Sabbath at 11 a.m. Fairview Facta. S. H. Templeton, P. M., is on the sick list and has Miss Ada Graham at tending the postofiice. There was an extra Thanksniving dinner at Chas. McClung'son last Thurs day at which quite a number of this family gathered and joined in the festivities of the occasion. I Harry McClure, we think, has taken a turn for the better, but is yet confined to Jhe house. P. R. Bowlinger and Wm. Gibson are building a shed in the rear of the U. P. church for the protection of rigs during church services. John and Ravme Shreckengost are home fron. McKeesport where they have been steadily employed all sum- I me. They are visiting their parents. West Suiibury. j The lecture given by Mr. Emmett | in Academy Hall, Tuesday evening was ■ well patronized. The funeral service of Mrs. Phil. Porter, who died of typhoid fever Mon -1 day, was conducted by Rev. Quick in ' the Methodist church. A son is very i low with the same disease. ! John Johnston is laid up these days : on account of getting a rusty nail run in his foot. ■ ! Thomas McClymonds is going to start a meat market, in the near future. Breden Young opened up a very fine confectionary on Main street. He also sells oysters. George Turner is doing quite a busi ness selling out the store formerly | owned by Campbells. liohison vs Wanamaker. The trial of the ease of Thomas Rob ison vs John Wanamaker, began at Beaver yesterday. The plaintiff's statement in the ease was filed March 15. Ixoß. ank was $3.50 per copy and the total bill rendered the State was $56,000." The plaintiff alleges that Mr. Wana maker meant that Mr. Robinson was in cluded in the "and others," and that Mr. Robinson had entered into a crimi nal conspiracy with Warren and C. M. Busch. the State printer, to cheat and defraud the Commonwealth. In an other part of his speech Mr. Wana maker is quoted as saying that State Pi inter Stanley Ray, who succeeded Busch, presented as his first bill for printing a claim for $12,000. $7,600 of of which was declared by the Deputy Attorney General to be made up of il legal charges, and was not paid. The plaintiff alleges that Mr. Wanamaker meant that this illegal bill had been presented to and approved by him as superintendent of printing and binding with intent to cheat and defraud the Commonwealth. Another item mentioned is Mr. Wan amaker's alleged statement that, "al though the last Legislature had made appropriation for the State fish com mission, which was forced to beg mon ey, the State printer presented a bill of $26,000 for printing a report showing how the commission bad expended an appropriation of $40,000 made at the previous session." This, the plaintiff contends, Mr. Wanamaker meant, was another charge that! the superintendent of printing and a party to a conspiracy to defraud. The statement quotes other parts of Mr. Wanamaker s alleged speech. Yerterday a jury was secured, and plaintiff's case opened, after which the defence asked for a non-suit, but were refused. BUTLER has 10,858, as against 8,734, ten years ago. Y. 31. C. A. Membership Contest and Banquet. The second membership contest for the Young Men's Christian Association in the year 1900 closed Friday evening. The Bines, captained by Arthur Flack, winning. They turned over £>12.50 representing new or renewed member ships, while the Reds, under J. G. Runkle, raised $152 from 25 new mem berships. The contests are usually lield in the spring, but on account of the recent arrival of the new secretary, J. M. Correy, the custom was deviated from. A gold medal is passed alonj from year to year to the contestant turning in the largest amount of money and Mr. Flack, of the Blues, captured it this year, he turning over $152:50, more than the combined receipts of the Reds. In previous contests this medal has been won by Chas. E. Smith. \V. J. Heineman and J. G. Runkle, (twice) in the order named. Will Heineman, Red, stood second to Flack in the con test just closed, having si>2 to his cred it: J. H. Runkle. Red. $.">(!: Ford Hays, Blue, S4K: Elias Ritts, Blue, $27. and Campbell Brandon. Blue, $27. After the membership contest was tabulated, about 100 members and guests, with the contesting sides, sat down to an oyster supper given by the Ladies' Auxiliary in tbe assembly hall. Blessing was invoked by Rev. Worrell; the menu was plain, excellently prepar ed, and appreciated by all. After eat ing. president J. F. Anderson announc ed the result and called on Mr. Flack for a speech, which was gracefully re sponded to: Mr. Runkle told of th« feel ings of his bine Red Men: Will Heine man presented the membership gold medal to Mr. Flack. Gardner Lowry. chairman of the Social comuiitte; George Cronenwett, chairman of the Physical Culture committee and Robert Fisher, chairman of the Music commit tee, spake briefly of their special lines: W. G. Douthett of the general work of the Y. M. C. A. and Secretary Correy thanked one and all for the kind recep tion he had been given in his new field of labor: E. H. Negley moved a vote of thanks to the ladies, which was taken by unanimously rising and the banquet was dismissed after praver by Rey. McKee. It was the largest attended supper ever given by the Ladies' Auxillery to the members and those who attended were unanimonsjin pronouncing it the most pleasant. WAR LORD WILLIE refused to see Kruger. If the Chinese affair ends in a war between the Powers, Germany will probably stand in with England. Clinton Tivp. Albert Hay, the old merchant of Clinton twp. dug out a den of pole cats, one day last week, containing 2H. He got *3O for them.- Charles Hay of Allegheny was out to his farm by Clinton church to raise his potatoes. He planted 9 bushels on about three-quarters of an acre and he had about 200 bushels of saleable pota toes. Jos. McCall itnd Eddy Hay of Clinton went hunting on Thanksgiving. They had a good dog; they went about 10 miles above Prospect and got 28 rabbits, <2 pheasants and 84 quail. Confidence In Our Preparation of "BEEF, IRON AND WINE" > is never misplaced, as the quality of this article is unsurpassed for purity and excellence, combining in a pleasant form, the valuable nutritious tonic and stimulating properties of its ingredients. Prompt results will follow its use in cases of sudden exhaustion, arising either from acute or chronic disease and will prove- a valuable restorative for all convalescents. It is. especially useful as a blood purifier, increasing the number of j red corpuscles and will restore the glow of health to pale people. Price 50c a Pint. Johnston's Crystal Pharmacy, R. M. LOGAN, Ph. G , Manager 106 N. MAIN ST., BUTLER, PA Both 'Phones. Brown & Co. have some very useful Xmas presents. How al>out a sewing , Machine at a saving of $lO to $25 to . yon? DEATHS. THOMPSON—At his home in Clinton ville. Nov. 21. 1900, James H. Thomp son. aged abont 47 years. HENSHEW—At his home in Conuo qnenesing twp.. Nov 27, 1900, Eli Henshew, aged abont SO years. SARVER—At his home in Connoque nessing twp., Nov., 25 1900, Saninel Sarver. aged 79 years. "months and 21 days. RENSHAW —At his home in Butler, Nov. 30, 1900 Richard, son of Richard Renshaw. aged 9 years. RIDER —At the home of her son-in-law, Samuel Conn, in Concord twp.. Wed nesday, Nov. 28. 1900, Mary ( Polly) Rider, widow of Jacob Rider dec d. in the 76th year of her age. Mrs. Rider was well known for her charitable disposition, and is survived by a large family. Her fnneral was largely attended, Friday. ADAMS —At his home in Glenora. Nov. 26, 1900, Robert F. Adams, aged 67 years. 7 months and 11 days. A widow and fourteen children sur vive him. DILLON —At her home in Allegheny, Dec. 4, 1900. Mrs. Blanche McCall. wife of John C. Dillon, aged 23 years. She was buried at Clinton church cemetery. STOOPS—At his home in Cherry twp. Wednesday Dec. 51900, of pneumonia, Johnson Stoops, aged about 35 years. Mr. Stoops was sick but a few days and his death was very unexpected. He is survived by his wife (a daughter of James Billingsly deceased) and five children. He was a member of the Lutheran church at Anandale. Obituary Notes. Maj. Frank Mechliug. lawyer and ex member of the Legislature, died Mon day in Kittanning, aged 75 years. He formerly resided here and had many friends and relatives here who regret to learn of his decease. George W. Dilworth, of the wholesale grocery firm of Dilworth Bros, died at his home on Fifth Ave.. Tuesday, of paralysis of the heart, aged 62 years. HUNTERS TAKE NOTICE. Notice to Hunters. Hunting is strictly forbidden on 'he farms of the following persons in Centre twp., Butler Co.. Pa.: Anthony Thompson, Gill Thompson, J. P. Elliott. ALSO ON THE FOLLOWING IN OAK LAND TOWNSHIP: J. F. Schcup, J. E. Davis, John Pat ton, JamiS Hutchison, John Jackson, Christ Myers. J. W. Hervey, S. W. Sopher, W. T. Gold. R. C. Borland, J. P. Millinger, Noah Henry. L. A. Mil lingar. J. F. Balph. T. J. Moser. A. J. Patton, W. P. Davis. Matt. McCandless, J. N. Gold. H. C. McCollough, W. M. Wick. A. J. Stoughton. R. C. Stough ton, R. A. Stoughton. D. Rankin, C. W. Hoon and W. T. Hoon, William J. Hutchison. George Scott, Mrs. David Scott, Wm. B. Davis and all trespassers on such famis will be dealt -with according to lav/. SUMMIT. A. W. Johnston, Peter Bowers, R. D. Stevenson. Notice to Hunters. We, the undersigned members of the E. J. T. Game Protection Association of Jackson township, Butler county. Pa . do hereby give notice that persons found hunting or trespassing on lands con trolled by members of this association will be dealt with according to law: L. N. Stokey, J. M. Wilson, G. W. Nixon, A. L. Wilson.*C. W. Liken. L. J. Kersting, G. N. Wilson, H. Y r oenele. D. Kngel, F. Voegele, Wm. Fulton. L. Beahm, H. Frishkorn, H. Marbnger, G. Geohering, F. Zinkhorn, C Marburger. NOTICE TO HUNTERS. Hunting is strictly forbidden on the farms of the Baunian heirs and John Graff, near Saxonbnrg; and anybody found hunting on these farms will be prosecuted. NOTICE. Hunting ip strictly forbidden on the Humphreys, (or old Judge Story) farm in Parker township near Bruin and all such trespassers will be prosecuted. GEORGE HUMPHREYS. NOTICE Hunting and tresspassing are strictly forbidden on the farm of Mrs. liachael Hays, in Middlesex twp., and all such tresspassers will be prosecuted. ' RACHAEL HAYS, WALL PAFtR aT COST. Now is the time to buy aud save money. Picture and Mirror Framing a Specality. Bring your pictures and have them framed up-to-rlate; also full line of Sheet Pictures. Patterson Bros., 236 N. Main St. People's Phone. 400. Wick Building. Get R^advJ for the chilly days and even ings that are coining. Be Readv) with a Top Coat when the weather demands it. We're Ready to show you the very swell est Overcoatings—all new at the most favorable figures. Come in soon. Wedding Suits a Specialty. (ooper &•(0., Leading Practical Tailors., DIAMOND, BUTLER. PA. The Keystone Orchestra, Is now ready for engagement* for Par ties, Picnics and Dances, and Guarantee the best of music at reasonable rates. Address, Prof.! GusjWickenhagen, , 228 Ziegler Ave., Butler. Pa I Notice. OFFICE OF THE SHAKOS _ RAILWAY. < Sharon. Pennsylvania, November 21.1000. > By resolution of the Board of The Sharon Kali tray, adopted at a meeting held on the •J'th day of November. IMOO. a meeting "f the stockholders of said company is call ed to l>e held at the chief office of »aid company in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on Sat urday. the 22d day of December. A. D. 1900. between the hours of and 3 o'clock p. m.. Eastern Standard time, for the purpose of considering and taking action upon an agree ment made and entered into by and between the Hoard of Directors of the New Castle and sin*nango Valley Railroad Company an.l the Board of The Sharon Hallway, under date of the 20th day of November, A. H I SOW. for the mercer and consolidation of said New Castle and Shenango Valley Railroad Com pany into and with said The Sharon Hallway, forming one corporation under the corporate uame of said The Sharon Hallway. and the approval, ratification and adoption or re jection of said agreement. JSO. 11. DYNES. Secretary. SHERIFFS SALES. By virtue of sundry writs of Ven. Ex.. Fi. Fa.. Lev. Fa.. &c., issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Butler Co.. Pa., and to me directed, there will be exposed to public sale at the Court House in the borough of Butler, Pa., on Friday, the 7th day of Dec., A. D. 1900, at 1 o'clock P. M„ the following described property, to-wit: E. D, No, 7t>, December Term. 1900. W. A. and F. J. Fonjuer, Attorneys. All the right, title, interest and claim of J. Z. Murrin of, in and to all certain piece or parcel of land, situated in Marion township. Butler county. Pa., bounded as follows, to wit: On the north by lands of Mrs. E. F. Murrin and Mrs. AI.J. Logue, east by lands of Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson and Maggie Mc Bride, south by lands of Mrs. May bout and Stephen Cooper, and on the west by lands of William Kerr, containing sixty-five acres, more or less, mostly cleared, having thereon erected a log barn and granery. and having a good orchard thereon. ALSO—Of. in and to all that certain piece or lot of ground, situated in the village of Boyers. in Marion township. Butler county. bounded as follows, to-wit: On the north by lands of William Maybold and M. T. McC'lain. east by Butler and t ranklin public road, south by I'. B. & L. E. Railroad and on the West by lauds of E. G. Sproull. con taining three-fourths of an acre, with a small board house and stable thereon erected, and together with the right and privilege of usbig water from the spring near the residence of .liiii] William Byers and con ducting said water to said above described land by pipe lines in tue ground as granted in the deed oi William Byers to William Murrin, recorded in deed book :fi, page 27C. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of J. Murrin at the suit of W. 11. Grove for use. Friday, the 7th Day of Dec.,A.D. 1900 at 1 o'clock I'. M., the following described property, to-wit: E. D. No. Ki. December Term. 1000. Thomp son and Kohler. Attorneys. All the right, title, interest and claim of Charles Pfelfer of. in and to all that certain piece or lot of ground, situated in Saxonburg Borough, hutler county, Pa.. bounded as fol lows, to-wit: On the North by Main street, east by lot of Catherine Schroth. south by lot of Joseph Komfeider. and on the west by 10l of Joseph Komfeider; having a frontage of tifty feet on Main street, and extending back two hundred and forty feet, and having tnereon erected a frame house and outbuild ings. • ALSO—Of. in and to all that certaiu piece or lot of ground, situated in Saxonburg Borough. Butler Co.. I'a.. bounded as follows, to-wit: On the north by Water street, east by lot of John Weber, south by lot of Maur hoff hi irs. and 011 tin- west by lot of Charles Wenzel; containing one acre and fifty-eight perches. Seized and taken lu execution as the prop erty of Charles l'feifer at the suit of lienry J. Lang, for use of Lydia Lang. Legatee. E D. No. fiS, Hecember Term, WOO. A. M. Christley. Attorney. Ail the right, title, interest and claim of A. L. Staples of. in and to all that certain piece or lot of ground, situated in Adams tow.i ship. butler county. I'a.. bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the northeast corner, thence south by Kaiiroad street Si feet to a post; thence west HI 1-ti feet to a post by lot of M. J Goddard; thence north by an alley si feet to a po--l: thence east by lot of J. L. Spddard 131': feet to the place of beginning; having thereon erected a two story flame house and out buildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of A. L. Staples at the suit of W. J. Craig, et. al. TERMS OF SALE-The following must lie strictly complied with when property is stricken down. 1. When the plaintiff or other lien creditor becomes the purchaser, the costs on the writ must be paid, and a list of the liens. Includ ing mortgage searches on the property sold, together with such lien creditor's receipt* for the amount of the proceeds of th 9 sale or such portion thereof as he may claim, mus be furnished the Sheriff. a. All bids must be paid in full. 3. All sales not. settled immediately will be continued until one o'clock. I'. M.. of tin; next, day at which time all property not settled for will again be put up and sold at the expense and risk of the person to whom first sold. *See Purdon's Digest, 9th edition, page 446. and Smith's forms, page 354. THOMAS R. HOON. Sheriff. Sheriff's Office. Butler. Fa.. Oct. 17th. ISKXI. REGISTERS NOTICES. 1 The Register hereby gives notice that the following accounts of executors, adminis trators and guardians have been filed in this office according to law, and will be pre sented to Court for confirmation and allow ance on Saturday, the stli day of Dec.. 11(00. at U A. M-. of said dav: I. Second partial aocount of Mary Jane Flick, admiulstrat rix C. T. A. of Jacob F ok, deceased, late of Middlesex twp. Final account of Elizabeth Burry, ad ministratrix or Frank A. Burry. deceased, late of Franklin township. 3. Final account of Charles Thompson, ad ministrator of Elizabeth Anderson.deceased, late of Washington twp. 4. Final account of Adaline Kelly admin istratrix of John W. Kennedy, deceased, late of Franklin twp .">. Final account of J. T. Black, guardian of Maud I.aughlin. minor child of if ugh Laugli iin, deceased, late of Butler Boro. ii. Final account of Lena Winslow, admin istratrix of Sarah Hutchison, deceased, late of Cherry twp. 7. Final account of Philip Oesterling. ex ecutor of I'aniel Stautl'er Sr., deceased, late of Zelienople. s. Final account of A. B. ilamel. executor of James Ilamel, deceased, late of Penn twp. S). Final accountof Wm. S. Morris, admin istrator of Charlotte Morris, deceased, late of Butler Boro. 10. Filial account of George B. Turner, guardian of Edward R. Turner, minor child i.f II It. Turner, deceased, late of Parker twp. 11. Final account of Wm. Anderson, admin istrator of Mary Jane Anderson, deceased late of Coniuxioenes-vlng twp. I:J. Final account of Wm. Anderson and Thomas E. StorwartT.iadciinistrutors C. T. A. of Catharine W. Schontz, deceased, late of Harmony Boro 13. Final account of Emma C. Campbell, administratrix of F.lmor £. Campbell, de ceased. late of Butler Boro. 14 Final and distribution account of Franklin Elder, surviving executor of John S. Rider, deceased, late of Concord twp. 15. Final account of llenry llaggerty. ad ministrator of Hugh Thomas llaggerty, de ceased, late of Marion twp. Hi. Final and distribution account of Thomas N. Gilchrist, executor of James Bailey, deceased, late of Marlon twp. 17. Final account of John A. Walker, ad ministrator of Letitia Walker, deceased, late of Clay twp. IH. Final account of Fred 11. Goettlei. ad ministrator of John it. Smith, deceased, late of Butler borough. 19. Final account of Charles Dlvener, guar dian of Hugh O'Donnell. minor child of Dennis O'Donnell, deceased, late of Donegal twp. 20. Final account of Sue Eshenbaugh, ex ecutrix of L. D. Eshenbaugh, deceased, late of Clay twp.. 21. I- Inal account of J. F. Cashdollar ad ministrator of George W. Miller, deceased, late of Adams t wp. 22. Final account of D. B. Douthett and Harvey Cooper, executors of Bobert Cowan, deceased, late of Middlesex twp., and trus tees of Margaret Cowan, as filed !>y 1). 11. Douthett, one of the executors. Notice is given thai application will be made to Court at the time or the presentation of this ac count . for t he discharge of t he executors. 2ii. First partial account of Samuel A. Leslie, administrator of George W. Fulton, deceased, late of Middlesex township. 24. Final account of Charles M. Goepfert and Wm. D. Hoffman, executors of Martin Goepfert. deceased, late of Jefferson tow n ship. as Hied by Charles At. Goepfert, one of t he executors. 25. Second and partial account of Edwin Mecder.adminlstrator of \V. 11. 11ft,deceased, late of Zellcnople. 26. Final account of O. 0. Kedlc, adminls tratorof John Kedlc, deceased, late of Allegheny two. 27. Final and distribution account of Amos Keep, executor of Isaac Keep, deceased, late of Donegal township. 2 s . Final account of Cyrus Harper, execu tor of Jesse Barto. deceased, late of Cran berry twp. in. Final account of Levi T. McGinnis, ad ministrator of George B. McGinnis, deceased, late of Venango twp. JU. Final account of John T. Wick andSyl \anus Aggas, executors of William Wick, deceased, late of Concord township, as filed iiy John T. Wick, acting executor. ill. Final account of Esther A. I'ettigrew, administratrix of Kobert D. I'ettigrew. de ceased. late of Washington twp. ;12. Final account of Katharine McAlackln. executrix of Daniel AlcMackln, deceased,late of Clearfield township. W. J. ADAMS, Register. J.V.btewaft, (Successor to H. Bickel) LIVERY. Sale and Boarding Stable W. Jefferson St., Butler, Pa. Pi rat class equipment —eighteen drivers —rigs of all kinds— cool, roomy and clean stables. People's Phone 125- J. V. STEWART. Fnll! Yon bet we're tall. Haven't any standing room even. Drop in at lHti North Main street and see for your- j aelf. In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in Bankruptcy. In the matter of f Georjje J. Mangold. No. 1247, *n Bankruptcy. Bankrupt. S To the creditors of George J. Mangold, of Butler in the county of Butler and district aforesaid, a bankrupt: Notice K bcrebv (nren thai *-JI tin- Stfch dtv of November. A.. D. 1900. t■■ ■ Ctaovfß J. Mangold was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and that the first meeting of hK creditors l will lie held at the office of J. W. Hutchison, referee in bankruptcy. No. 114 V W Dia mond. Butler. Pa., on the nth day of Decem ber. A. I). liJOU. at 10 o'clock in th«- forenoon at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, ex amine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come l»efore said meeting. November 27th. 1800. J. W. HUTCHISON, Referee in Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in Bankruptcy. In the matter of ) Charles Thompson. - No. 117'.», in Bankruptcy Bankrupt. J To the creditors of Charles Thompson, of Ivy wood, in the county of Butler and district aforesaid, a bankrupt: Notice is hereby tri veil that on the 17th day of November. A. I>. IWX). the .said Charles Thompson was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of .1. \V. Hutchison. Referee in Bankruptcy. No. 114 N. W. Dia mond. Butler. Fa., on the 10th day of Dec.. A. P. 11)00. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claim*, appoint a trustee, ex amine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. November 24th, 1900. I. W. HUTCHISON. Referee iu Bankruptcy. Advice is Free That's the reason every one gets it in abundance. I offer none. I only want to tell yon that w. E. RALSTON has sot asjfine a line of Holiday presents as the next fellow. Such as Watches. Clocks, Diamonds, Braclets. Chains, Rings, Broaches, Sterling Silverware of all kinds. Cut Glass, Umbrellas, Toilet Sets, and tine hand-painted im ported dishes and at the very lowest prices that such goods can be sold at. Reuiember the place at 132 S. Main St., Butler, Pa., at RALSTON'S. JB. & B. holiday specials from among thousands of other extraordinary Holiday values. l 6 inch jointed Doll, bisque head, lace trimmed satin dress and hat, shoes and stockings 75c 12 inch cork stufted kid body undressed sleeping Doll, bisque head, shoes and stockings 25c Black or colored Morocco Combinstio Pocketbook, sterling silver corners .. .. \bOc "Chatterbox" for 1900 —410 pages of stories ar.d over 200 pictures 85c —postpaid, SI.OO. Women's or girls' fine im ported all wool Knit Golf Gloves —smartest kind of good warm gloves--plaids, stripes, fancies, plain \\hits or red :. 50c pair Men's fine English Tan Dress Kid Gloves —lined with silk, fingers and all SI.OO pair Genuine Mink Fur Neck Scarves with 6 full fox tails Umbrellas, Men's Smoking Jackets, Neckwear, Hose, jewelry, Stationery, Toys, Games, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Furs, Dress Goods, Silks for Waists—and prac tically no end of choice, ap propriate gift goods. Magnificent assortments of ustful and novel Holiday articles, beyond all experi ence. Such a determined Holiday store as makes gift selecting easy, arid profitable to your pocketbook. Send for new Book Catalogue. Boogs & Bllhl Department X. ALLEGHENY. PA. CHASE BROS. PIANOS. That the musical public appreciate the high standard of the Chase Bros. Pianos is poven by the fact lhat the Chicago Auditorium Conservatory, one of the leading musical colleges in the west, has recently chosen from several competitors the Chase jßros. pianos for exclusive use. That fact alone is an elegant indorsement of ilie musical quality and fine construc tion of these instruments. The Chase piano is not an experiment; it has been before the public uearly half a century Made, guaranteed aud sold to you bv one of the wealthiest and most influential manufacturers of pianos. Ask our customers al)out us; we sell these pianos for cash or 011 payments. $25.00 cash payment, balance J 10,00 a month—anvway to suit your conven ience. Will give you a new piano at any time in exchange free of charge should one prove defective. Ask any of onr in stallment plau customers how we treat people, There are none whom we would not be pleased to have publk ly express his opinion of our business principles. Our store is the leading one of Butler county. We sell more pianos than all the rest put together. Why? Our pianos are high grade, we deal honestly with our customers and make them our friends. Come and examine our pianos —bring your musical friends with you You arc always welcome whether you wish to buy now or next year. Get acquainted with us and the pianos. W. R. NEWTON, 317 South Main St- Butler 1 Pa NEW Hot SE. NEW FUKNTTUR E. Central Hotel SIMEON NIXON, JR., 1 , r J. BROWN NIXON, BUTLER, PA Opposite Courtl House. Next Door to Park Theatre , Advertise in tbeXJITIZKN. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. / 1 F.O. K. McADOO, M. D , 'L PRACTICE LIMITED. EVK. EAR, NOSE AND THROAT. HOURS:—9 a. ro. to 12 m; 1:30 p. m. to 4 p. ui. Office ai:d residence corner North and Washington streets. Bell Theme No. 45 and People's Phone. Butler, Pa. p M. ZIMMERMAN VI • PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office No. 45. S. Main street, over City Pharmacy. I BLACK, 1- • PHYSICIAN AND SCKGKON New Trouttnan Building, Butler Pa. 1 JR. C. ATWELL, I' Office 106 W. Diamond St., [Dr Graham's old office.] Houis 7 to 9 a. m. and 1 to 3 and 7 to S p. m. DR. N. M. HOOVER 137 E. Wayne St., office nours. 10 to 12 a. m. 1 and to 3 p. m. \Y H. BROWN, M • HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 236 S. Main St., opp. P. O. Night calls at office. CAMUELM. BIPPUS, 0 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 200 West Cunningham St. HW. WICK, • DENTIST. Has located in the new Stein building, with all the latest devices for Dental \wor'<. 1 J. DONALDSON, T) • DENTIST. Artificial Teeth inserted on the latest iniDroved plan. Gold Fillings a spec ialty! Office next to postoffice. DR. W. P. MCTLROY, DENTIST. Formerly known as the "Peerless Painless Extractor of Teeth." Located permanently at in East Jefferson St., Opposite Hotel Lowry, Butler. Will do dential operations of all kinds by the latest devices and up-to-date methods DR. M. D. KOTTRABA, Successor to Dr. Johnston. DENTIST Office at Noj 114 E. Jefferson St., over G. W. Miller's grocery, A. T. BLACK. GEO. C. STEWART BLACK & STEWART, Attorneys-at-law, Armory Building, Butler, Pa. EH. NEGLEY, . ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in the "CITIZEN" building. "j I). McJUNKIST R) • ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office in Reiber building, corner M~in and E. Cunningham Sts. Entrance on E. Cunningham. TOHN W. COULTER, «J ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Wise building, N. Diamond St., Butlei Special attention given to collections and business matters. Reference: Butler Savings Bank, or Butler County National Bank HH. GOU2HER, • ATTORNEY 1 AT LAW. Office in Wise building. fIOULTER& BAKER, V ATTORNEYS A 7 LAW. Room 8., Armory buildin„. AT. SCOTT, O ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office at No. 8. West Diamond St. But ler, Pa. "j B. BKEDIN, A • ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office on Main St. near Court House. |1 F. L. UcQUISTION, V. CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYROO Office npar Court House. Christmas Presents. A very short time until Christmas. Have you thought of gifts you will be called upon to make in order to brighten somebody's Christmas. It will pay you to examine our line of rich Diamonds, Jewelry, Fine Cut Glass, Silverware that wears, Novelties in Silver and Gold Clocks, Canes, Opera Glasses, Rings, Chains, Charms, Gold Pens, Manicure Sets, Hair Brushes, Hat Pins, etc.; also Cameras, Mandolins, Guitars, Violins, Edison and Columbia Phonographs at prices from $5.00, which is the lo\v;st *>rices tte inventois will permit. R. L. KIRKPATRICK, Jeweler and Graduate Optician- Next to Court House. Sunday Dinners A Specialty. Meals 25 cts. Rooms 50 cts. Regular Rates sl. Local and Long Distance Phones. South McKean Street Hotel Waverly. J. w. HA WORTH Pron'r. BUTLER, PA Steam Heat and Electric Light The most commodious office in the city. Stabling in Connection. L. C. WICK, DEAI.KR IN LUnBER. "PIANOS A Word To Piano Owners. I wish to state to piano own ers and the public in general that I have become a permanent fixture in this city and am prepared to do all kinds of repairing on all kinds of instruments. Piano Tuning a Specialty. J. C CANER at Newton's ! Music Store, or 109 Water Street, Butler, Pa.; also instruction given on all instruments. W. S. & E. WICK J DEALERS IN Rough and - Worked Lumber»of, a'.l. Kinds ) Poors, Hush and Mouldings. Oil Well Kies it Specialty. Office and Yurd, E. Cunningham and Monroe Sts. uear West l'enn IHyjot. HUT LE K PA • < A New Enterprise on Novel Lines. > > The Outlet Clothing Store. f Having made arrangements with New York, Philadelphia. \ J Boston, and Baltimore manufacturers to become an ontlet C \ for their various lines in Men's and Boys' Clothing, Furnish- f I ing floods. Hats and Piece Goods, learning that Butler was a S J most desirable and progressive city and its people up to date, C N we have leased the store-rootn. 104 Sonth Main Street, in the S { Berg Bank building, where we will carry a first-class line of S / Men's. Boys' and Children's Clothing. Furnishing Goods, J S Hats and Piece (Joods. \ I The novel lines on which we will do business will enable \ J the people of Butler and vicinity to secure their merchandise C \ at almost wholesale prices. This will be the first introduc- 7 c tion to this city of a store of this kind and one where the S J people will find to their interest to visit daily. Volume of / > business is what we are after and only popular prices will V. / prevail. J J Will call your attention to our tailoring department where \ \ yon will find choice selections in piece goods, stylish in design f L and the correct thing in pattern, in foreign and domestic S D fabrics, which we will make suits to order at popular prices v » within the reach of all. J < THE OUTLET, $ / 104 South Main Street, Berg Bank Building, / L. Mitchell. mmmmmMMMwwMMMMMMm 1 Why Not Give I | FURNITURE? | Nothing is better appreciated Jg lasa Holiday gift than some id Particle of Furniture for the US j§j house. It is always in use and Q always a remembrance of the|| jg donor' thoughtfulness. jg M ~1 §[ Rocking Chairs jg Hundreds of them here to select from. A present that any person vill appreciate. Prices range from $1.50 to $25.00, with a large variety at $2.50, $3.50. $5.00 and SSI $7.50. Golden oak or mahogany finish; wood seats, vag cobbler seats and upholstered seats. ' sgj Morris Chairs jg SSJ Large, massive golden oak frame?, with deep, soft ISC removable cushions covered in pretty velours. A perfect KsS chair for a man. Some at $5.00; others at $8.50, $12.C0 and $15.00. jg JSI - Fancy - Stands IS For Hall, Sitting Room or Parlor, in all kinds of jglaf wood, from 50c up to $lO 00, with numerous designs, fesg Priced at $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00 each. jg Decorated Dinner Set jg Never a more complete assortment than the present one. 100-piece set at $7.50, first class goods. Others jgj at SIO.OO, 12.50. 15.00, 17.00 and 18.00. All of the best American and English procelain and guaranteed not lag JfiS to craze. China Dinner Sets, beauties in 1 12-pfoce sets, at $25.00, 35.00, 50.00 and up. 2 Extension Tables and Dining Room jj *gj Chairs ® Solid oak Extension Table. $5.00 Finer rnes, KsS $8.50, 9.00 and io.co. Beauties at sls 00. Chairs to go with the tables. A good strong one at 90c: others at jS si.oo, 1.25, 1.50 and 2.00 each. jgisg 3 Side Boards |5 A neat one at $ll.OO. Another of sr.lid oak at ysa£ sl2 50. One at $15.00; has a beveled mirror and nicely finished. The $25.00 one has pattern mirror, swell front 135 and canopy top. It's a beauty. §j Come in and Look Around* I Campbell ft Tcmpletonl mmmmmwMmmmmmmmmmm XMAS IS COMING. Xmas is coming and you w'll want to know where to buy your goods to the , best advantage. I have as large a line of Jewelry, Watches, Silverware, Spectacles, Clocks, Toilet Sets, etc., as you would wish to see. I pay cash therefore save the discount of which you get the ad vantage of by dealing at my stoie. I would like to have you call and look at my stock before buying. Goods pur chased upw can be laid aside till wanted, and all dealings kept confidential. CAKk H. beiGHNGR, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, 209 S. Main St. BUTLER PA. FIRST FRUITS The wise buyer will make selec tions for Christmas r.ow, the as sortment is lull and the best will go first. We have a store full of sugges tions and never was our holiday line of better quality or as low in pi ice. Our aim is for something new and we introduce so many new things that you would im agine it is a different store than when you was in last. Buying will be lively so get here early. DOUGLASS BOOK STORE 241 S. Main St., Eagle R'l'd. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bil iousness, Indigestion, Headache. Easy to taks, easy to operate. 25c. | PHILIP TACK, 1 CONTRACTOR IN £ ii Cleveland Berea Grit j • e $ I STONE t i * n * * * j [ Suitable for Building \ j Ornamental and 5: Paving purposes. 1\ This Stone Will Not "Shell! Off." I ■ * , j [ Prices reasonable. { i \ Work done well | f and promptly. j J Stone yards on J 3 j. Hast E 1 na street. * i i * * Residence on * ¥ Morton avenue. 5 • People'sJTelephone'sao. " taiTORS^ Have something more formidable to con tend with than the fancies of man. They must please his mother, his wife, his* sisters and his cousins. A woman's in spection of a man's clothes may be casual but it is sure to be critical. The unmis tabable style about our make of clothes at once asserts itaelf and never fails to hnd favor with the most critical. Whether your object is price or quality, our facilities for satisfying you are the best to be had. Pall patterns ready; every one of them strikingly handsome. • ALAND, Maker of Men's Clothes.