I'HR CITIXKN. THURSDAY, SKPTEMBER n, 190 a. NEW-ADVERTISEMKHTB. „nltl notify u« of ifc«tr tataatloii to •• . t ■ ter than Mon llT moraine. Notice of application for change in Charter. D. * T's shoe*. Oavanagh'a lota. Butler Business College Wick's hats. Ketterer Bro's shoes. Drs. Powell. Wm. H. Walker, Surveyor. Kirkpatricks glasses. Daff's College. Campbell's furniture Modern Store's sale. Admlnatti »«ora ud Execntoni of «•*»*• i&rssz. SSVSS2? is&wu at m«ir note book*. LOCAL AND GRNERAL. ! IMPORTANT A) S A NOTICE. < All oar subscribers who are be- i iug served by Rural Free Deliv- S ery, who have not already done so, \ are requt-sted to notify ns at once. C If yon will drop us a postal card. J giving the name of your present > office as well as the new office and C the number of the route, it will \ greatly simplify matters and aid N both ns and the postal authori- / ties. p —The American Bicvcle Co. is bank rupt. —Mero-r St. will be the next to be pared. —Butler has 2700 school kids—big and little. —"Doss and his incomparable Band" will be here Oct 16. —Jackson twp. east will hereafter vote at Hartman Marshall's. —Looting postoffices seems to be the (ad of the burglars at present —Lawn fete at Mrs. McConnel's on Lincoln Way. tomorrow evening. —There are a number of board and brick walks in Butler that need repair ing. —The Bo tier Base Ball club spent three days of thir week at the Clarion Fair. —A lawn fete will be held on Cyrus Stepp's lawn in Penn twp, tomorrow evening. —On Monday Butler defeated Clarion 15 to 14. and Slipperyrock did drove City 11 to «. —According to that new law loose ■tone* must be removed from the roads ouoe a month. —The railroads advertise excursion rates to neighboring Fairs, and the Pittsburg Expo. —The B. B. & P. shopmen of Doßois came to Butler in fifteen cars last Sat urday, and picniced at the Park. —There will be a festival at Oak Grove U. P. church on Tuesday even ing, Sept IS. Every body is invited. —Everybody notes the improvement in the appearance of the Park Theatre. Bngene Morrison made a good job of it. —The Allegheny county jail in Pitts burg beld-Joar hnndred prisoners last week, and the 8. R. O. sign was hung out. —ln W. Va.. last week a judge threatened to jail a jury for not render ing a verdict according to his instruc tions. "Jolly Harry Jenkins" and hi* big stock company are playing to good booses at the Park Theatre, all this week. ' —Down at the Point in Pittsburg you can see a million dollars worth of stuff on exhibition, and hear Susy's band for 96 cents. "The first car built by the Stand fard Steel Car Co., of Butler, Pa.," is the legend painted on that first car at the works. —Let those who kick about the weather be of good heart, for all is not lost There may be an Indian Summer ere the close of 1902. —There was frost in spots last Thurs day night and some spots were saved by fog. Up at Oslitzen, on the mountains it snowed that night. —U. S. Senator Hon. George L. Wel lington, of Maryland, will lecture in the interest of Qrace Lutheran church on Tuesday evening, September 28. —The new Car Co. completed its first car in Butlei last week, and everybody who reads this will probably be in his grave before the last ose is completed there. —The failure of a Pittsburg stock broker is said to have caught the But ler gamblers for large and small amounts, aggregating several thousand dollars. —The annual reunion of the old sold iers and citlxens of Allegheny twp was held last Thursday at Six Points. Ad dresses were made by James M. Gal breath. Capt Thomas Hays and Sheriff J. T. Kelly. Three or four hundred people attended. --The blockading of Main Bt. with material for the new bank building caused an accident last Thursday. Ther« was not space enough for a street car and a bus to pass and the latter was knocked over a lot of steel lying in front of the Court Houss. —The B. R. Bc, P. will run a very low rate excursion from Butler to Bradford for the Firemen's State Convention, Oct. fl 10. Tickets will be sold any day in the week. good until Saturday. On the 7th a special train will carry the Butler hose companies. Hundreds of people will likely visit the historic up country oil town. —The B. R. & P. Ry. secured an in junction at New Castle Thursday re straining the Baltimore and Ohio from laying tracks in Taylor twp. After the writ was served a large gang of Alle gheny and Western men tore up tracks already laid. Baltimore and Ohio men relaid them and only the arrival of the sheriff and deputies prevented a battle between the two factions. —Theopenitg of school at the Butler Business College Sept. lit was by far the finest that the school has' ever known. Oct. Ist, the next best time to enter. New classes in shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, etc., will be started at that time. - Anyone contemplating entering the institution should send for catalogue and circulars without delsy. Address A. F. REGAL, Principle. PERSONAL. Shields Adams of Parker, aged 83, prances along like a boy. John Shirley of Freeport visited old friends in Butler, Monday. Geo. Thompson of Centre twp is drilling for Finessy at Kaylor. Robert Maxwell of Bradford visited friends in this county last week. Wm. H. Walker of 214 W. Pearl St., Butler, is prepared to do surveying. See card. Allen McCall was elected President for the ensuing year at the late McCall reunion. Chas P. Ritter and wife are "at home" at the family residence on W. Quarry St. J. P. Klinger and wife of Penn twp. made a shopping trip to Butler, last Thursday. Charley Thompson of Browns. Pa., was here, Tnursday, as a witness in the Thompson case. W. J. Gravatt of Cherry twp , who works at McCalmontis spending the day with his family. Assistant Building Inspector Ells worth Murphy and wife of Allegheny visited J. H. Reiber's family, last week. Hefiry Post, Geo. Milliron, W. H. Hill and other citizens of West Win field were in town, Monday, on the bfer case. Dr. Cunningham of Zelienople has been appointed a member of the Pension Board for this county, succeeding Dr. Barr, dee d. A. W. McKibben and John Thompson of Clinton twp. and R. R. Mahan and sons of Middlesex twp. were among our callers, Saturday. J. C. Freeling of Winfield twp , Phil Hallstein of Clay twp. and L. S. Henry of Connoquenessing twp. were among our callers, yesterday'. Capt. D. Gravatt and wife of Saxon Station will go to Logan's Ferry next Monday to attend their daughter's children, while she goes west for her health. Lou Kelly and wife visited Mrs. Kel ly's mother, Mrs F. Harley of S. Wash ington St. over Sunday and retnrned, Monday, to Pitteburg, where Lou Kelly is now engaged in the safe business. Andrew Carnegie has purchased a building site on Park Lane, the most aristocratic street in London, and wilt build himself a quiet little home there at a cost of *6,000,000. He will be sur rounded on all sides by lords and dukes, but he needn't care for that. Mrs. Green, the handsome boarding house "Missis" of E. Wayne St. mar ried one of her boarders. Patsy Doyle, yesterday morning and as she had two girls she expected to take a wedding trip. But one of the girls left and the other eloped the night before and that spoiled the trip. —The bullet that killed "Scotty" took an odd course; but it was beat by one in Pittsburg a few days ago which entered a man's neck, circled the inside of his skull and then ran down to his stomach where it was found. —With all our notices there are yet subscribers to all the Butler papers who have not yet notified the publishers of their new addresses, though their old offices have been discontinued, and their mail matter is lying at the distributing offices. —Score one for the rubber soled shoe. But for the fact that young Winthrop Sargent had on a pair of these at the time he got hold of that two thousand volt wire at Gloucester. Mass.. there would have been a funeral in the Sar gent family. —The little plant louso named aphis is doing great damage in cabbage and turnip fields, collecting on the leaves and stems so thickly as to completely cover them and sucking the life out of the plants. At this season a few of the insects grow wings and mate, laying eggs which hatch the next spring, pro ducing wingless female aphides which increase viviparously at a prodigious rate. The insect sometimes become so numerous as to destroy whole gardens and orchards. Lamp oil will kill the aphis, but generally the plant also. The cheapest and most effective remedy is to soak waste tobacco stems in water and sprinkle with the water. PARK THEATRE. A DESPERATE CHANCE.—THURSDAY, SEPT. 18. That prolific writer, Mr. Theodore Krerner. has just finished a new melo drama founded on the life and escapades of the famous Biddle Bros, called "A Desperate Chance." As their lives were filled with all sorts of adventures, one would naturally imagine that to put them in a play would necossitato the use of countless fire-arms and the committing of numerous murders, yet such is not the case. There are many thrilling situations and climaxes, but at no time does the action descend to the cheap clap-trap methods so prev alent in many of the modern melo dramas. All the scenes have been specially prepared from various poiuts where the action of the play is laid, and altogether, a great production is promis ed. MR. PLASTER OF PARIS—SEPT. 19. We are to have "Mr. Plaster of Paris," at Park Theatre Friday Sept. 19. Mr. Plaster of Paris, a musical farce comedy, as its name implies, with just enough plot to bold the laugh provok ing incidents together, will be the at traction at the Park Sept. 19. The comedy deals with the suspicious and their attendant rediculously funny pre dicaments of one Abindiab Binks, who has married the beautiful, dashing voung widow. Mrs. Plaster, relict of the late Mr. Plaster of Paris, who is supposed to be dead, but is very much alive, and who, through the aid of Abel Sigh, an Oklahoma divorce lawyer, succeeds in mixing things up in general Grand Opera House, Pittsburg. Fresh as the breezes which blow through the trees of the Champs Elysee, with a record of 100 nights in New York, "A Stranger in a Strange Land", wafting fun and laughter all over the place, will endeavor to make friends with the Pittsburg public through the medium of the new stock company, when this delightful comedy will bo presented at the Grand next Monday and throughout the week. The advent of the first comedy of the season is al ways hailed with especial interest. Elks' Charity Benefit. The Course for the Charity Fund of the Butler Lodge, No. 170 of Elks is: Nov. 25, Maro, Prince of Magic. Dec. 29, Brockway Jubilee Singers. Jan. 27, Col. A. W. Hawks. Feb. 16, Chicago Glee Club The Course tickets are $1.50 each, and Miss Ellsworth of the Lecture Bureau will call upon you. WANTED— The Butler Business Col lege has just had a call for five good young men stenographers. There is such a scarcity of young men in our shorthand department tnat we were utterly unable to supply the demand made upon us. Young man, be wise! Enter our school at once! Eqnip your self and allow us to assist yon to re munerative aud agreeable employment. The Fall Term of Grove City College will l>egin Tuesday, Sept. 16th. For catalogue and all information address the president, Isaac C. Kctlcr, Grove City, Pa. Everything to be sold at Ritter & Rockenstein's Sale. WANTED—GirIs for dining room and chamber work. Write to M ARKLETON SANATORIUM Co.. Markleton, Pa. Now is your chance at R. & It's sale. A real sale at R. & R's. LEGAL NEWS. NEW SUITS. Peter and John Rummell vs Jacob C. 1 Hollmsn summons iu assumpsit for $442. 87, for money borrowed. ! Catb. Burry for use of Henry Wild vs D. Langbein, adtn'x of Charles Lang bein and Gottleib Langbein. assumpsit ; for $256.35. GRAND JURY. The Grand Jury in its final present ment stated that it had acted on 30 in dictments. finding 23 true bills and ignoring 7. New bridges were recom mended over Muddjcreek in Clay twp., on the Unionvil'e and Sawyer's Mill ! road, and over Conn* queues sing on the i Harmony and Evans City road near the house of Ezra Liken. Jackson twp. The Court House, j til :.nd poor farm ! were repotted in satisfactory shape. A I railing was recommended for the stairs ! leading into the Cjurt House basement. The jury also siid they thought Monti ineut Square. ooposite the Court Hons?, looked like a ioafinng place, lumbar yard aud public dumping ground and suggested its cleaning. inclosing bv a neat iron fence asd leiaoval of the band stand. TRUE IILL.LS. Stewart Djuglaj an i trie* Barton, larceny and felonious eutrv: John Yan derpool. f&b, (uot a true bill as to se duction): Robert Lewis and Morris Jackson, selling Jjjuor without license. R. J. Ginnev, f&b: Joseph Williams keeping a bawdy house; Peter B >rtz, selling tobacco to boys: Wm. Bentriin, selling liqnor without license. NOT TRUE BILLS. W. Sample, peddling without license, costs on county; Chas. Miller, larceny costs on Mary J. Suuiuey, prosecutor; Stewart Douglas and C. Barton, forcible entry and malicious mischief, costs on James F. Brown: Louise Smith, a&b, costs on county. CRIMINAL COURT. George Wright, John Wilson. John Herbol, John Hagan and Frank Thomp son were all sent to jail for two days by Justice McElvain for trespassing on the B &O. Autonio Vaccaro, an Italiau is in jail on a charge of assault with intent to kill another employe at the car work*. Milton Critchlow of Penn twp. was convicted of resisting the execution of a process because the attacked Constable Harbison when .the latter went to levy execution on a judgment obtained for a $1.51 meat bill. The case of Com. vs Lewis Bright well, carrying concealed weapons, was settled. Alexander Sisko.a German coal miner living at Higgins Corners near Hil liards, and his wife, Maria, made and sold elderberry bloß6otu wine, which some boys aud a man named McFadden testified intoxicated them. The Siskos were put on trial for selling liquor with out license, to minors and on Sunday. Tuesday they were acquitted. It was brought out during the trial that one of the witnessee bought a quart of alcohol in a store at Eau Claire. Wm. Benton, an agent of the Kittan ning brewry, who took orders and de livered beer at West Winfield, was put on trial for selling with out license and convicted Wednesday. Witnesses testi fied that they would buy anywhere from one to five cases at a time from Benton, and one man said he bought three or four cases five time 3 a month. The case of Com. vs Blaine Fennell, f&b, was settled. A noli contendre was allowed in the case of Com, vs John Stoat, illegal liquor selling. Sentence was suspended temporarily. John Knauff and Charles and Albert Frankenstein, three youug men from Harmony, were put on triul on charges of malicious mischiei, it being alleged that they made a practice of throwing stones at the houses of Ames Argenter and Jacob Stein. Verdict was not guilty but pay two thirds of costs and prosecutor one-third. Peter Bortz of Slipperyrock plead guilty and was fined $1 and costs for selling tobacco to boys, Thomas Phillipi, the Chicora Italian, will be triod at the present Court, no motion to quash the indictment having been made and granted as reported in a local daily. A motion for a new trial was made in the case of Com. vs Milton Critchlow. Mrs. Margaret Barnes was put on trial, Wednesday evening, on charges of keeping a disorderly house and a bawdy house in "Yellow Row," nlong the West Penn R. R. The jury return ed a verdict of guilty. The case against the Burgess and Council of Zelienople for maintaining a nuisance was continued. NOTES. In the surety of the peace case of Com. vs Jas. Shields, the deft paid the costs and gave bond to keep the peace toward Clyde Sanderson, the prosecutor for three years. The case of Com. vs Harry Timblin was settled by the marriage of Timblin and Sadie E Parton. the prosecutrix: as was also the case against Wm. Mar burger by the defendant marrying the daughter of the prosecutor A settlement was made of the agg. a&b case against Fred Timblin, he pay ing the costs and entering his recog nizance to keep the peace for two years toward John Herrit, the prosecutor. On the hearing of the exceptions by L. C. Sloan et al to the report of viewers for a new road in Venango twp. and the report was set aside by .Judge Heed for failure to have the report confirmed at the proper term and to fix the width of the road. The Clearfield twp. load case was con tinued. The report of the viewers favoring a new road in Venango twp. was set aside for defects in the proceeding on excep tions filed by F. J. Forquer, et al. The exceptions were dismissed and r«port confirmed on hearing of the ex ceptions to the auditors report in the estate of 11. R. Blair, dee'd. In the estate of Sarah Bujford, dee'd , Daniel Bulford, administrator, was ordered to sell the interest of Mrs. .Ella Harbinson in decedents real estate to supply the needs of Mrs. Harbinson, who was shown to be sick and in want. The cases of Com. ys Miles Gold and Com. vs Fred Bauer, both assault, were settled. Wesley Allen and Charles Bianucci, plead guilty to selling tobacco to boys under sixteen years of age and were each sentenced to pay the costs and $1 fine. Michael Reagan, who was arrested on suspicion of being one of the West Penn railroad station robbers, proved that he was in the Allegheny connty work house at the time and was released. The equity suit of Win. Thompson vs Road Commissioners Morrison, Watson, Anderson, Wood, Harvey and Waletrs and Tax Collector I. N. Harvey of Clinton twp. to restrain them from sell ing a horse for taxes resulted in an Order in favor of Thompson. Amos Seaton, Samuel Walker and William Daubenspeck were appointed bridge inspectors for the connty on peti tion of the County Commissioners. On petition of West St citizens for a bridge ever Connoquenessing creek in Butler. Albert Pisor, Frank Wimerand Silas Taylor were appointed viewers. Thomas Banks, L. C. Martin and I. N. Meals were appointed viewers on petition of Cherry twp. citizens for a new bridge of Slipperyrock creek. Joseph Oerrard, a glafsworker living in Springdale, was in Court Friday on a charge of failing to provide and care for his young son, Joseph, the child of his first wife. The father was ordered to pay the costs and to appear in ten days and show that he was properly provid for his child, otherwise the Court would do so at his cost. Charles Stokey of Zelienople was on Thursday sentenced to pay his wife, Mrs. Sue Stokey, sls per month for maintenance of their five children. The hearing developed that the parties hail separated some years ago, both alleging bad conduct on the part of the other. Steven Armstrong was fonnd guilty of assault and surety of the perce. charged by Mrs. Cha.ley McQuistion of Summit, arid was sentenced to pay the costs and enter recog. to keep the peace. The real estate of the Empire Glass Company at Zelienople has been sold to Edwin Meeder for £>.oo. subject to the lien of a first mortgage of SIO,OOO. The sale was made under the Equity pro ceedings instituted bv Gelbach Bros, against the Empire Glass Companv at No. ">, September term, 1901, at which Cyrus Harper was appointed receiver for the Empire Glass Company. Chas Rush and E. W. Moore plead guilty to selling tobacco to boys under 10 years ot age aud were fined $5 00 and costs. Last Friday. Esq. Thomas McMillan of Glade Mills came to Butler and made an information against Dr L H. Srepp. i his neighbor, charging the Doctor with a serious crime The information avers : that the offence was committed in Jan., > 1001, and at various times since in the Doctor's office on a daughter of Mr. McMillan, then under the ageof sixteen years age. Dr. Stepp was arrested arid ; gave bail in SB3O for preliminary hear ing before Esq. McElvain, Saturday. L. E. Ramsey was appointed election constable for Jackson ea-t. and the election place was changed to the ho:is j of Hartman Marshall. At Franklin, Monday, Gen Mill-r dropped his divorce suit. Jaoob M. Painter was appointed guar dian of Lillian and May Snyder on peti tion of their brother, Clarence Snyder. Samuel' X. Taggert was appointed guardian of Anna Double. Chas, Wilts, a boy of sixteen was committed to jail yesterday f->r assist ing a hobo to rob J. E. Campbell's grocery on Centre Ave. The hob) skipped. The Lyudora Supply Co. has been granted a charter enabling them to en gage in the buying, selling, and trad ing in goods, wares and merchandise. The stockholders are P. T. McCool. B Wendell, C Wendell. S. P. Web.-r, F. X. Kohler and G. A. Rees. The capital is 4.">,000 A store will be established in Lyndora. The Butler First Presbyterian Church has asked for an amendment of its chartt-r making proper name "The First Presbyterian Church of Butlt r." Hugh Elmer Stewart of North Wash ington has registered as a law student Hedwig Helmbold guardian of Adolph minor son of Amelia Hatippel dee'd. was given leave to sell real estate PROPERTY TRANSFERS. Fred Weeher to Johanna Reim lot in W infield twp. for S.OO. Mary L Renfrew to Harry Coe lot iu Rei.frew for S2OO. Kchmerker heirs to Geo Ketterer Jr. lot at Wayne and Washington Sts. for 11800. A J Anderson to C R Anderson 50 acres in Clinton twp. lor SI7OO. Mrs. Eva Ditmer to Steven Ditmer lot in Summit for SBSO. Dr. J. C. Barr to Ida Fornwalt lot in Mars for SISOO. W F Rumberger to John H Robb lot in Butler for S3BOO. J C Daubenspeck to Devon ion Oil Co. leases on Nsncy Campbell, James Pat ton. James H Thompson, S L Cumber land and other farms in Concord twp. for #OOOO. James Patrick to Mrs Estelle Camp bell lot in Renfrew for SBSO. Mary J Heck to Wm J Troutman lot at Washington and North streets 'for $5600. John R Cavanngh to C C Reeder lot on W Wayne St for SSOO. C C Reeder to C O Burns same for SIOOO. W D Brandon to Geo W Amy lot in sth ward for SBOO. Everetl L Ralston to Jacob F Mil heim lot in 4th ward for SSOO. E L Ralst >D to Rose E Adams lot on Elm Heights for SI2OO. II P Gallagher to John Reott 100 acres in Clearfield for $2700. A M Christley to Ida Dittmer lot on Lincoln Way for $1250. John C Graham to L C Wick lot on E Quarry St. for $llOO. Sarah J (Vow to John J Campbell lot in Mars for Jasper C Keister to Orville F Keister 35 acres in Muddycreek for $350. P H Sechler to J C Keister same fur $350. Thomas Robinson to Geo A Spang 2 lots on Garfield ave. for $925. J L Walters to American Nat. Gas. (30, assignment, lease on Walters heirs farm in Clinton for SIOOO. Guaranty Trust Co. to J C Say lots in Oakland Place for $1450. Hugh L. Connelly to Theodore Schenck lot on Second St. for SIOOO. Charles O. Whippo to Edward C. Bingham lot on Wallula Ave. for $275. Joseph Langbein to Drusilla Langbein one-third int in lot on W. Jefferson St. for $575. Robert A. McFate to Sharon Coal and Limestone Co. 3 acres in Slipperyrock twp. for $198.15. Marriage licenses. Francois Tallier Butler Eugenie Gaupin •' Greer McCoy Harrisville Dora Bortz " R. James Jarhar Butler Katrina Patro •' Robert L. Waltenbaugh.. ..Leechburg Clara J. Foringer Kaylor Robert F. Bell Parker twp Lydia A. Myers Washington twp Geo. A. Simpson Jefferson, O Lena May March " Ira Clair Wentlake Slipperyrock Ilattie Belle Page " Daniel Barry Butler Jennie McQuaige •' Wesley I. Sipe Fenelton Elizabeth C. Miller •• Adam C. Feme Buffalo twp Minnie S. Kradel Butler Patrick Doyle Butler Mrs. Catherine Green " j David Vensel Donegal twp Elsie G. Snyder " Charles E. Renick Albion, Pa Sara E. Krumpe Slipperyrock Massemino Menna Harrisville Teresina Mr.estria " Albert A. Niggel Butler IJernaditta F. Easloy Buffalo twp At Pittsburg—A. B. Allison ot Alle gheny and Amy Boggs of Harmony. At Youngstown— Frank Porter of New Castle and Kate McCandless of Butler. FOR SALE EASY TERMS! A two story store room and large dwelling with one acre of ground, good stable and outbuildings, large chicken house, all in excellent repair. With or without stock of goods, general store. A good business, fine trade in a pros perous agricultural community. Will lie sold right. Inquire of FLAVIUS DENNY, Lcastireville, Butler Co., Pa. ICi'riuetMl Itaitw to Pittsburg In dustrial Imposition. On Thursdays, Sept. 11, 18 and 25, and Oct. 2. 9 and 10. 1902, the Pennsylvania Itailroad Co. will sell excursion tickets from points on the Western Pennsylva nia Division to Allegheny City, at half rates, with the price of admission added No ticket to be sold for less than seventy five cents, including admission coupon. : These tickets will be good going only on regular trains leaving stations at or l>efore noon on day of issue, and will l>e valid for return passage until the fol lowing day, inclusive. Real Estate Broker. Parties wishing to purchase or sell oil properties, farms, city residences or real estate of any kind, should call upon Wm. Walker,ln Ketterer's b'd'g,opposite P. O. Butler Pa. Peoples Phone No. 519. - The following graduates nnd stu dents of the Butler Business Collage have recently accepted positions as ! follows: Chester Byerly. book-keeper. Pittsburg firm; Mande Conner, stenog rapher, Crucible Steel Co., Pittsburg; J. W. Croll, book-keeper, Pittsburg firm. FOR SALE -First class farm of 20 acres, good honsa, barn,orchard, spring, etc , near Mt. Chestnut, SI2OO. House and lot on Elm St., No. 1 property, $2(!00 House and lot on W. Penn St. E H. NKGLEY. One Negro Kills Another. Jo. Si mm s, the big negro who has been keeping a sort of negro boarding house, along the Pierce road, near the Car Works, shot and almost instantly , killed H little negro, called "Seotty." Tuesday night. The two spread a blanket on the floor, and placed at craps, after the others had gone to bed; i Scotty won Jo's money; and when he j reached out to take it, Jo pulled his guu and shot him through the heart. Jo went out into the darkness aud disap peared; an alarm was raised; the Cor orner and officers went to the scene, and all the negros in the room were arrested and taken to jail The bullet that killed A. H. Scott or Scottie. the negro, struck him in the middle of the breast, passed through the breastbone and heart in a down ward direction, back of the digestive organs an:l kidueys, glanced on thy spine cut fotward and protruded under the skin in front of the right groin. Simms is a burly square shouldered giant over six feet in bight and weigh ing 250 pounds. He has a knife scar ou his right cheek from ear to chin. IX fcriptious weie s nt toi e'ghb>ringcities the night of the murder. Eariy next morning Simms was seen in the woods near McCalmont. and an unsuccessful search was made for him. Market". When* wholesale pri-*e (W-70 Rye, 6es Moines. For the meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., to be held at Des Moines, lowa, September 15 to 20, 1902 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell special excursion tickets to Des Moines from all stations on its lines at reduced rates. Tickets will be on sale from September 11 to 14, inclusive, good to return until September 22 when properly executed by Joint Agent and a fee of 25 cents paid. By deposit ing ticket with Joint Agent at Des Moines between September 10 and 22, inclusive, aud the payment of 50 cents, an extension of return limit to October 15 may be obtained. For specific rates and further infor mation apply to nearest tic'ket agent. Restaurant for Sale! The largest and best restaurant in Butler, located on Main street, and now doing as good (if not the best) business in that line in the town, is for sale. Good reasons for selling; possession im mediate. Inquire at this office. Ask for It! If you don't see what you want at the B. R. & P. Cafe ask for it. They will furnish yon with anything in the market,and cook it nicely for you on short notice. The Cafe is open from early in the morning till late at night. B. R. & P. CAFE, Stein building, South Main St., Butler. Suppers furnished for Theatre parties. Bell Telphon# 147. State Normal School. Attend the State Normal School at Slipperyrock, Butler County, Pa. Ad vantages first-class, rates low; tuition free to teachers and those who intend to teach. Fall term begins/ September 2. 1002. Send for a catalogue; Address. ALBERT E. MALTBY, Principal. NOTICE OF REMOVAL! On September Ist next. Miss M. E. Saeler, will remove her dress making establishment from over the Farmers National Bank, to rooms over Myers' Grocery store, on EH st Jefferson street, near Main. Miss SAELER. Insurance and Real Estate. If you wish to sell or buy property you will find it to your advantage to see Wui. H. Miller, Insnrauce and Real Estate, next P. 0., Butler, Pa. The big sale at R. & R's. FARM FOR SALE Of fifty acres, located within five miles of Butler.half a mile from R. R. Station, half a mile from school house, mostly cleared, good ground, and well watered, large fruit orchard, will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Addrtss Lock Box 685; Butler, Pa. Was Fixtures, We have them;-50 different styles. They are in the latest finishes, made to match the hardware of your house.. WHITEHILL, Plumber. Fifteen I»ay Excursion Tickets To Niagara Falls. The Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Ry. have placed on sale at Butler special excursion tickets to Niagara Falls and return, limited to 15 days at $7.45. The tickets are sold ou Tuesdays of ea'-h week during July, August and September. BOY WANTED Boy al>out 17 do siring to learn a trade can secure infor mation at the CITIZEN office. Six months' night school at the Butler College for $25 00. Term liegins Oct. 20, 1902 $5.00 cash prize shooting at Mardorf's hooting gallery. 111 W. Jefferson St. Come early to R. & R's sale. It will pay you to attend Ritter & Rockenstein's sale. Single and Double Ovens at WHITEHILL'S. Hot Plates, the kind that last, at WHITEHILL'S. $5.00 cash prize shooting at Mardorf's shooting gallery. 111 W. Jefferson St. "Perfect" Ovens and Good Bakers, Get them at Whitehill's^ See R. <& R's sale announcement in another part of this issue. FOR SALE—A hundred acre farm in (Jentre township, four miles north of Butler—right on main road—good laud, good water, good fruit, fair house, frame barn, jiossession immediate or next Spring. Will be sold reasonable for cash or in payments. Inquire at this office. Wait for Ritter & RockensteinSale. The Dayton Fair. The 23rd annual exhibition of the Dayton fair association will be held September 30, October 1. 2, acd 3, and w ill be as heretofore, the ideal couun fair of Western Pennsylvania. Others may have faster horses and more braes bands, but when it comes to exhibits of stock, fruits and vegetables, and good houtst trials of speed, and a genuine, 1 jolly time, everybody admits that the place to go is Dayton. There will be ! special attractions every day to enter- ' tain the vast crowds that are always in attendance. —Ex. The B. R & P. will sell excursion tickets to Dayton and return during the j Fair for $1.30 at Butler and SI.OO at! Feneltou. R-R-TIME-TABLES I' «V W It ft Trains leave Butler for Allegheny. I lotai time, at 6:00, 8:05, 8:15, aud 11:10 j .1. m and 4:00, 4:30 and 5:50, p. in j The'J:ls and ll:10 a.m. trains make the ; run in l hour and 20 minutes aud th-' j 4:30 train in an hour and a half. The' 8:05 a. m 4:00 and 5:50 p. in. train- | connect at Callury for points West, and j the 1:40 as far west as Ellwood. Trains leave Butler for Bradford a? | 9:30 a.m., and for Clarion at 5:15 p m. Trains arrive in Butler from Alle- ! gheny !):00, 9:15 a. m. and 12.13, 2:45, j 4:55. 7:07 and 7:45 pm: and from the ! North at 9:05 a.m. and 3:50 p. in. The Theatre train now leaves Alle- . gbeny daily at 10:30 p. ni. fast time and ! is due in Butler at 12:26. On Sundays trains leave Butler for Allegheny at 8:05 and 11:10 a m and 4:30 aud 5:50 p.m., and for the west at 4:00 p.m.; and arrive at 9:15 a.m. and 4:55 and 7:07 p.m. Traius leave the Alleghenylstatiou for Butler at 7:30, 8:00 and 10:45 a.m., and 1:15, 3:20, 5:30, 6:15 End 10:30 p.m. On Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 and 10:30 p.m., and from the B. & O. station in Pittsburg at 3:30 p.m. It It «£ Fit H 7:30 a. m., local for Punxsntawney and all intermediate stations. 10:12 a. m. express for Buffalo and Rochester. 5:21 local for Puux'y and Du Bois and all stations. 10:22 p. m. express for Buffalo and Rochester —with sleepers. Trans arrive at Butler, and go on to Allegheny at 6:15 and 9:47 a. m. and 5:34 p. m. Train 21 from Pnnx y arrives at 7:85 a. m. and stops here. The 10:12 express will stop at Craigs ville. Echo ana Dayton on signal. BESSEMER & LAKE ERIE R.R. CO. Time table in effect lime I. 1902. CENTRAL TIME One hour slower than town time arwthward. Daily except Sunday. Southward K«'i*d up) ( R«*iid down) 2 10 U STATIONS. 1 9 TT P.M I' M P.M. a.m. A.M. a.m 6 33 1 15 Erie * 40 11 52 (J 08 12 52 Fairview j 6 08 12 17 5 67 U 40 Oirard I 6 ly 12 6 07 1 3<> ar. .Conneaut . ar 8 00 1 30 4 22 11 15|1T.. Oonneaut.. .Iv G 05 11 15 5 40 12 19 Cranearill* 6 35 12 is 5 35 12 14 Albion 6 40 12 53 5 lt> 11 58 Spriuftboru 6 55 1 <»7 5 10 11 53 (VmueautTillc 7 01 1 13 4 33 11 £0 Meadville Junct.. 7 3f> 1 48 6 07 12 38 ar.. Meadville.. ar ! 8 23 2 20 3 .'JO 10 3" !▼.. Meadville.. .IT ,5 50 12 5» 5 40 12 12ar..Con. I-»ke..ar 7 55 1 52 4 12 10 58 lv. .Con. Lake..lv G 17 1 JO 4 43 11 28 ar.Kxpo. Park. ur 7 2* 1 40 4 43 11 2K lv " lv j 7 28 I 4" 4 48 11 M ar. .Linen Wile ..ar jlO <>o 11 00 W •• lv | ! 7 20 11 46 41811 07 Hart.town j ,75'< •> I 4 i:t 11 Ailiuiwvllle I 7 -V) 2 07 4 0:i 10 53 Osgood ! 8 05 2 17 <1 10; ;; 55 10 45 Greenville 6 flo' 8 IT 2 it 6 5 44 :t 2:1 10 2o Kredonla 0 29 a 33 2 47 5 29 j 3 0« 10 06 Mercer 6 41 8 48 3 02 5 24 3 0:1 10 01 Houston Junction 8 53 3 <*7 5 07 2 47 » 43 drove City 7 06 9 10 3 20 454 932 Harrisville . ... 7 W 13 37 1 47 231 9 25 Branchton 7 23 9 25 3 45 5 30 1 10 10 nr.. .HilliarJ... ar 10 10 10 10 530 280 fl 10 iv... Billiard. . .lv! 610 «lo 2ai 4 4.1 2 28 9 17 Kel.ter 1 7 27 9 27 3 48 4 38 2 15 9 01 Euclid 7 43 j 4 06 4 00 1 50; 8 25 Butler 8 10 10 06 4 35 2 20 12 15j 7 00 AUeghery | 9 40 11 30 6 20 l>m I am ; i a.m. ani p.m Train 12, leaving Orove City 5.00 a. m„ Mercer 5:2-1. Greenville ti:os, Connoautvllle 7:17, Albion 7-36. arrives at Erie 8:35 a. in. Train 13, leaving Krle 4:05 p. m. Albion 5:09. Conneautvllle 5;31, Greenville (i:H> Mercer 7"2fl arrives at Grove City at 7:48 jmi. E. D. COMSTOCK, W. R. TURNER. Gen. Pass. Agt, Tkt Agt, Bntler, Pa. Pittsburg, Pa Winficld It It Co Time Table In effect June 2d, 1902. WESTWARD. STATIONS. j AM | I* M Leave. West Winfleld 7 4s| 2 45 " Boggsvllle 800; 300 '• Iron Bridge 820 320 44 Winficld Junction 830! 335 44 i.une 8 40 3 45 44 llutler Junctiou 8 45 3 50 Arrive Allegheny 9 55| 6 10 - EASTWARD] STATIONS. A Ml PM Leave Allegheny 9 00 3 00 44 Butler Junction 10 00, 440 44 Lane 10 05] 445 44 Wiufield Junction 10 16i 45C 44 Irou llridge 10 25, 505 ** Boggitville 10 361 515 Arrive Went Winficld [lO 45| 5 25 Train* stop at Laue aud Iron 11 ridge only on Flag to take on or leave off paaaeugarn, Trulim Connect at Butler Junction with. Tiuinn KaMtward for Freeport, Vandergrift and lilairHVille Intersection. TiainM Westward for Natrona, Tarentum and Alle gheny. Trains Northward for Saxonhurg, Delano aud Butler. B. 0. BEALOK, General Manager. HL. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION. SCHEDULE IN Effect June 27, 1902 SOUTH. , V/KER DATS iA. M A M. A.M.-P. M. P. M BUTLEB Leave « 25 7 55 10 35 2 35 4 35 Saxonburg .Arrive 0 64 8 £2 11 0J 3 00 6 (»3 Butler Junction.. 44 727 85311333 25 629 Butler Junction.. .Leave 7 32 8 6.'J 11 67 525 629 Natrona Arrive 7 41 i» 02 12 08 3 li', 539 Tarentum 7 47 9 08 12 14 3 42 546 Kpringdale 7 67 9 17 12 -4 3 &3 (5 s»i Claremont 9 33 12 43 4 OH li 10 Siiartishurg. 8 19 i' 41 12 53 4 l»i tt !•» Allegheny 8 .*l3 « 55 1 07 4 29 fl 29 A. M.JA.M. P.M.|P. M.|P. M. SUNDAY TRAINS.— Leave Butlei for Allegheny 01 ty and principal Intermediate stations at 7:20 a. ni., %nu 4:55 p. m. NORTH. WKEK DATS jA.M.jA.M. A.M IP. M. P. M Allegheny City . .leave 6 IPt' 8 20,10 30 3 l*U! 6 10 Aharpsburg j 5 43> 8 83 10 43:r3 13|rCJ5l Claremont j .... j 8 421 10 50. ... | .... tfpriugdale... .... ! 9 00-11 07 .... fl 47 Tarentum .i 7 13 1 9 11'11 18; 40 fl sfl Natroua 7 19 9 18 11 26 S 45 7 01 Butler Junction.. Jtrrivv 7 9 27' 11 36 .1 51 7 1' Butler Junction... .leave 7 M y44 12 .'Hi 4 of» 7 l<» HwEonturg 8 06; 10 11 1 00 4 41 7 36 BUTLER arrive 8 34 10 :i5 1 2wj 5 13 801 !A.M.|A.M,|P. M.|P. M.i P. M SUNDAY TRAINS.—Leave Allegheny City for But ler aud principal intermediate stations at 7:00 a m. and 9 30 p. m. FOR THE EAST. Weeks I>ays. Sundays A.M.(A M P. M A. M. P M BCTI.SU lv fl 25110 'l6 2 36 i 7 'A\> Butler J'ct »r 7 a7|ll 33j 3 26', 8 10 ... Butler Jet lv 7 29111 35 361 814 .... Fee port ar 7 32 II 38 :J 64| H 17 .... kiiklminetas J't.. .. 44 7 38111 46; 3 SW; 8 2'i .... Leectiburg 44 7 «2|ll 57* 4 13' U M .. Pan I ton (Ap0110)...." i 8 1.V12 1H 4 .**i> 867 .... Haltuburg 44 844 12 421 6Wi 9 Blairsville ~ 920 1 111 540| 962 ... Blairsville Int.. .. 44 927 IXI 647 10 00 Altoona 44 11 36 645 860 j 150 . .. Harrisburg " 31010 00 1 o<> «45 Philadelphia 44 I fl 23 .... 425 10 17' IP. M. A. M.|A. M. P.M.) P.M Tlirough trains tor the east lo*ve Plttrbnrg (Uniou as follows: Atlantic Kxpress, daily 3:00 A.M Pennsylvania Limiter» Ij. I0:(K) The Psnusylvania S|HM:lal, daily, Phila dclplila and New York 11:25 " 4 Philad'a Mall. Sunda>% only 8:40 A.;«I Km Atlantic City (\la I»elaware River Bridge, all rail route) 7:15 a. HI , PenuMylvania Limited, wcuk duvfi, 8:(M) a.m. ami 9:00 p. m. daily, For Ajhury IVirk, oc* nu (irove and Long Branch, 7.15 a.m., Psnusylvania Limited, week days, 9:00 j>. in. daily. BtiXfalo and Allegheny Valley Division Trains leave K iskimlnotas Junction as follows: For Itiinalo, 9.66 a. in and 11 p. tu. dally, with through |>arlor and sb-eping cars. For Oil City, 7.441, 9.6(1 a. in., 2.38, 0.16 aud 11.35 p. m. week-days. Snndays, 9.JW a. m„ 8.15 arid 11.35 p.ui. For Red llank, 7.4f1, 9 6fl, 11.17 a. m., 2 38, 6.16, 9.34, and 11.36 p. ru. week-days. Sundays, 9.60, 10.49 a. m., fl l r . and 11.35 p. m. F«»r Kittanulng, 7.46, 9.32, 9.5«, II 17 a. m., 6.16,7.30, 9.3(4, and 11.35 |». nt. vveak-«lays. Sui>dayn, 9..V1, 1u.49 a. 111., fl. 16, 1u.45, aud 11.35 p. ni. "r" on signal to take on passengers for Taren tum and |N»inta beyond. K»r detailed information, apply to ticket a>:«-nt «.r a 1!r« »s Thus. E. Watt, l'a*s. Agt. Western Dlstikt, ; Oururr Fifth Avenue and Sn.ithrleld Street, Pittsburg, Pi 1 u ,n TCHISON. J V Wool) ——; Use lona Patent Flour. The lx.-Hfc Bread and Pantry flour in , the market, i bbl. sack, fl 00. i bid. n:ick, 50c. Every miek guaranteed. . O]•:<>. WALTKK & HONS. 95.00 catth prize HlnH)tiiiK at Mardorf'n rbootiug gallery, 1 fl W. Jefferson St. i Summer | ] Tonic! | /! IS I ( This is the weather that % i makes yon feel that you \ J ? would pay almost any price J i \ for a medicine that / I f would really strengthen 1 J aud revive exausted ener- / ! / gies. Fei>to uianganate of \ J Iron :ind Sarsaparilla / I / Tatilets is just what yon I \ need. Makes i>ure rich \ { / blood. Strengthens the C ! j nerves ?nd nourishes the / j I system. Assists nature at i ; > a time it needs it This is C i / not a j atent medicine, for ; t I \ Pepto manfranato of Iron I \ ( and Sarsaparilla is con- > I j stantly being prescribed by S i \ physicians with the most V | f gratifying results This r i J form of Iron is one that N } does not injure the teeth / | > or interfere with the di- x . irestion. j / • I If you feel run down and \ need a tonic food this is C I r just what is wanted. / \ Pleasant to take and effec i f five Price 50. | C Sent by mail upon receipt , / I i of price. I i J!C. N. BO YD, L DRUGGIST, / r Diamond Block. / Butler, Pa, y B. B. pittsburg exposition wiih its increased features of interest, will most likely induce yonr makiug a trip to the city. M;ike this store yonr headquarters when you come—meet yonrs friends here —leave your packages here —all the store 8 conveniences at yonr service. Largest and best variety of new goods yet shown—styles and prices to prove this store is determined to be of utmost importance to yonr interests. Visit our new Shoe Department. If you can't come, write. Tell ns also abont any new silks or dress goods you're interested in—choice Silks and Drees Goods the store's specialty. At and between 50c and #1.50 greatest aud best variety of fine, dressy Dress Goods yet submitted Handsome fabrics of a high order of merit, 75c, 85c, SI.OO. Rich Silks for Autumn Waists. 85c. §I.OO, #1.25. Be explicit as to your preference— we'll supply samples liberally of what you want—goods that show the winning l>o»\er of choice styles lower-priced Boggs & Buhl Department X ALLEGHENY. PA jgF~: IJ iP■ The leading music store in liut ler county. . Do you want a piano or any thing in the music line? See NEWTON "THE PIANO MAN" f.17 S. Main St.. Butler Pa Your credit is good. tP - 1 ''*• ' IsOSING TH6 ROAD is not a serious matter to anyone, as it can be found again, but losingyonr eye sight or having it become impaired is a fatality that everyone dreads. If yonr vision is defective visit us as soon as possible. We will examine your eyes free of charge and fit them with per fectly adjusted glasses. We also sell - Edison and Victor Phonographs. Cleveland and Crescent Bicycles, Eastman anil Paco Cameras, Photo Supplies. Washburn Mandolins nntl Guitars. Bicycle Sundries. R. L. KIRKPATRICK, Jeweler and Graduate Optician Next to Court Hoinr III*. nniurpUMd facllltlM kr I firing a llusfnau Education. « B placing StiidanU whau trained. H Circulars on appUcaUuß. M iN 0 PA VI \ T Tllfc worßt i IOB Jll O OI il ? Ii 1 O sible spavin can : Ibo cured in 45 minutes. Lump Jaw, i H-)lint.s and ringbones just as quick. Not painful aud never lias failed. Detailed information altont this new method sent free to horse owners by T M. CI.L'I.H, Knoxdale, Jefferson Co., Pa. ] D. 8c T. \ Latest Styles and Newest Stock in Fall Footwear- % Patrician and American Girl shoe:), in medium and high tops, for ladies. f S Haimn and Manry Kuarantet-d shoes for men. f \ SCHOOL SHOES AT LOWEST PRICES. ( > DAUBENSPECK & TURNER, i J NEXT TO SAVINGS BANK C s 108 S. Main St. Batter, Pa. r iiEMEEEMMEEiiSi Sj The Buying of {8 I Furniture, | 1 Carpets and g 1 house furnlshlngsi The shrewd, economical housekeeper always con siders both quality and price. lUI Matters little how low the price of any article of JUs Furnitures unless the quality is right |||| jssf you will find it a poor investment. sg You will always find the price and S g quality right at this store. g| ROCKING CHAIRS, $lO 00 —Not expensive when yon con- By* ysj eider the style and quality of this chair. Made of selected Si 1f59 qnarter-sawed oak, has a wide, deep, leather-n pholstered ft?* £~ZZ seat, banister back, and highly polished. M : M yaj SIDE BOARD s2s.oo7Golden oak, quarter-sawed pattern £3 top; pattern beveled mirror, swell top drawers, cast brass Bfi S trimmings, handsomely carved front and top. gg = M ggf ALFRED A. CAMPBELL, }g FORMERLY j3£ | Campbell ft Templetoni C PAY LITTLE AND BUY \ LOTS ? IN THE > (Cavanagh Plan< C . I v 0"| /1A down and balance to suit. This is your opportunity J } 1111 l a Property holder and own your own home. \ ( t Lots bought in this plan will double in value within » 1 a year. 1 ) CAVANAGH & CO., < ? 325 S. Main St., Butler, or S \ Phones—Peoples 167, Bell 44. \ \ THE PUBLIC TRUST C EARLY FALL STYLES ! 1 Footwear Now Open ! HUSELTON'S. i A Going to town tomorrow? } Yes, I need a pair of boots. M VA That's just what *--want too. kl Where are you p Jig for 'em? < VA Oh I don't know, gi Ms I'll look round. . L l Well, I won't I go s' aight to Huselton's! j /J Huselton's?—Tb . so, he's all right, I never got poor shoes there yet; w2 Yes, and I think he's right smart cheaper, ' vfl Let's go together. \ ml All right—let's! ! < M Huselton's, < 1 Opp Hotel Lowry. I w A Great Stock! Great Inducements! A Great Business! Wc art* placing Furniture and Carpets within the reach of all the year around. We make prices that competition can't catch. The reliability of our poods gives us a continually in creasing trade. BEST ALL-WOOL EXTRA INGRANS 65c 4 The best made. Patterns for any room in the house. GUARANTEED COUCHES A full selection in velonrs.or leather; all steel construction—Prices slo. up. ROCKING CHAIRS A fine selection of polished Rockers, oak or mahogany, upholstered seats, regular parlor chairs, $5.00 and up. IRON BED FORS4 Two shades of green or white, curved top, and brass knob. ' i EXTENSION TABLES 12x42 solid oak top, legs bolted on—well made and smooth finish—for only $6.00. 9 HANDSOME BED ROOM SUITS $22 Large, hard wood—golden oak finish—with beveled French plate, swell top drawers —carved bed. Come In and Compare, BROWN &■ CO., " Dell Phone lOS, (across from Duffy'j store.) Butler, Pa. Subscribe for the CITIZEN