17HK CITIZEN. WtM.TAM O. NEGLEY - - Publl.l.er THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1903- 1 SI.OO per year la Advaace, Otherwise $1.50. Meeting of the Legislature. Harmony was the chief feature of the meeting of the Pennsylvania legislature at Harrisburg, this week, there being no contests in sight for anything ex cepting some of the minor appoint ments. The Republicans of the Senate held their caucus, Monday night, when John M. Scctt of Philadelphia was selected for President pro. tem. without opposi tion; the Republicans of the House, also, met in caucus, and Henry F, Wal ton of Philadelphia was selected for Speaker without opposition: and J Frank Graff of Armstrong Co. and Ed ward James of Lackawanna county were named for Secretaries. A Slate Committee of one member from each of the Congressional districts (old appor tionment) was then selected, a resolu tion providing for final adjournment, April 16th was adopted and the caucus adjourned. Both houses met for organization, Tuesday noon. In the Senate, Mr. Scott, was elected Pres. pro. tem, over the Democratic nominee, Mr. Herbot, by a vote of 31 to 10; and in the House Mr. Walton was electedJSpeaker, oyer Mr. Castner by a vote of 157 to 46. The desks of many of the members of both houses were covered with flowers, which were gathered up and taken to the city Hospital, and some routine business followed, included the reading the Governor's Message, and the fixing of April 16th as the date of final ad journment The Message was a remarkably short one, and in it the Gov. states the finan cial condition of the state, says the labor riots cost the state more than a million dollars, and strongly urges the passage of a compulsory arbitration bill. He attributes the financial condition of the state treasury to the good work W of the Attorney General and Auditor General, in collecting amounts due the state, and of the new Capitol speaks as follows^ "The Capitol Building commission authorized by the last Legislature will lay before you the report of its progre»s to date. The work of selecting an architect, agreeing upon plans, adver tising for bids and other preliminary steps has advanced as rapidly as the magnitude of the project would permit. Every step has been fortified by the best experience that could be secured. A contract has been awarded to George F. Payne & Co. for the construction of the building for $3,505,656. "This magnificent building will be constructed out of the general revenues of the State without borrowing a single dollar or subjecting the' people to any additional burdens whatever.' You can rely upon the commission's statement that it will be completed within the ttjie specified and for the amount ap propriated. and that the state will have the best value obtainable for the money spent." Yesterday the legislature made the formal count of the vote of the recent state election, and then adjourned till Monday the 19th; when they will again assemble, and be present at the in auguration of Gov. Pennypacker, the next day, 20th—"the third Tuesday of January" fixed by the Constitution as the beginning of his four- years term. At the joint Republican caucus, Tue sday night, Boise Penrose was renomi nated for U. S. Senator, without oppo sition. The Democratic caucus honor ed Col. Guffey of Pittsburg, with their nomination. An interesting contest has sprung up over the appointment of Journal Clerk for the House. Carl Shanor of Pros pect, who held the place two years ago, is an applicant and it is reported has ihe support of Senator- Williams and Senator Penrose, while Assemblymen Hays and Douthett are said to favor of James N. Moore. The contest will not be decided until after the recess and after the vote is taken on U. S. Senator. WASHINGTON NOTES. On Friday last the President ordered the closing of the postoffice at lndianola, the county seat of Sunflower county, in northwest Mississippi. The postmis tress, a colored woman who was origi nally appointed by President narrieon, and who has served for six years, refus ed to serve any longer, on account of being threatened with violence, and the President refused to appoint another postmaster, and ordered the office clos ed. The Senate and a large audience in the galleries listened for four hours, Tuesday, to Senator Hoar's speech on the growing power of Combinations, and in favor of his Anti-trust bill. Origin of tlie Monroe Ooctrine. So much misinformation about the Monroe Doctrine exists that a brief history of it is important at this time. That doctrine is simply that European nations must not acquire more territory and extend their political institutions in the Western Hemisphere. It grew out of the Napoleonic wars and was originally suggested .by Great Britain We had waged our second war with Great Britain as a result of the Con tinental wars with Napoleon. Eng land said that we ought to give our moral support to the contest, and thought our complaints of impress ment of seamen of little account com pared with the great issue, involved. Napoleon, with his marvelous capacity for deceit, maneuvered so as to appear the friend of this country and throw on Great Britain the onus of destroying our commerce, though he was perhaps the worst offender in this respect. In settling that war and bringing about peace George Canning, of the British Ministry, was a prominent factor. When Napoleon was sent to St. Helena, Great Britain was satisfied, but Spain was not. During the wars she had lost all her American possessions except Cuba and Porto Rico, and she wanted to get them back, but was handicapped by a revolution in the Peninsula. At the Congress of Verona the Holy Alliance was formed to es tablish legitimacy in Europe and help Spain get back her colonies. This did not suit Great Britain, who was con tent that whatever gains had been made in the way of liberalism should stand, but her power in the premises seemed limited. When Canning was was made Secretary of the Foreign Office he communicated to our Minister Rush the important news that if Presi dent Monroe would take strong grounds on the subject of the independence of the South American republics he would receive the moral support of Great Britain. The few sentences which announced the famous Doctrine were originally written by John Quincy Adams, Sec retary of State and with alight amend ments were placed in Monroe's message. The result was that the Holy Alliance gave up its plans so far as this hemi sphere was concerned. As Great Britain had borne the brunt of the Napoleonic wars, It was useless to start a war with her and this country against the doc trines of liberal government, Canning's hint to this country came most oppor tunely. We had at that time recognized most of the Southern republics, but close investigation showed that they mere oligarchies, as most of them have re mained to this day. Nevertheless we could not see them disturbed with com posure, but to defy the whole of Europe was a task that made Monroe hesitate. We had just escaped from the war of 1812, where we made a rather poor showing against a small portion of the British army, though in a few battles we had shown that American soldiers could defeat Wellington's veterans. Nevertheless there was no desire for an other war, and the moral aid of Great Britain tendered by Canning was as grateful as it was unexpected It settled the question of the hour, and al though Great Britain has often said that it was a purely temporary affair which covered only the particular sit uation of the time, and though other foreign nations have protested against it and France once defied it, the Doctrine has been maintained in its in tegrity up to this time. It is unfor tuate that the Southern republics for whom we risked so much have shown little appreciation of our effort on their behalf. There is not a re public south of us worthy the name. Dictators or oligarchs rule the nations in the interest of private greed, and we have not only received little of the trade of those countries, but are gen erally disliked by them. The Monroe Doctrine is simply that of America for Americans, barring those foreign settlements which were in existence at the time the Doctrine was announced. It does not effect Canada or the Guianas, but it does mean that foreign governments are not to extend their territory or political in stitutions here. And that is all that it does mean. It has no reference to the collecting of debts or .wars waged on just considerations. —Philadelphia In quirer. AT a great mass me eting of Repu bli cans in old City Hall, Pittsburg. Tues day evening (including the Olivers and other leaders of the late fusion mov* ment) District Attorney John C. Hay maker was nominated for Recorder amid great enthusiasm; and at a fusion meeting held in Allegheny that evening Dr. S. S. Woodburn was no minated for Recorder of that city. iveister-Koeli. On the 31st of Dec. at the home of the bride's mother in Brady twp.. Miss Nel lie V. Koch and Oriville F. Kiester of' Prospect were united in marriage by Rev. Bartholamew of the Prospeot Lutheran church. Both bride and groom were identified with the public schools of this county for a number of years as successful teachers. Both are well known in social and religious circles. Fairview Facts. Samuel Dodds is pumping near Mars. Geo. F. Hays, Robert Gifford, Prof. John A. Mechling and A. C. Gibson are on the sick list. There will be a Womans' Missionary meeting on next Saturday at 2 p. m. Services in the U. P. church here. B. F. Michaels and his son Ford are building a barn in Karns City. Protracted meetings are going on this week, conducted by Rev. W. J. Small. Protracted services will commence in the Reformed church next week. Concord Twp. Mrs, A. S. Hindman was taken to the Mercer hospital last week, Mr. J. O. Buzard a-Klondike pioneer and resident of Seattle, in company with his sister, Mrs. Crawford of East Brady, are guests of their uncle John Balsiger of Magic. Jake Kennedy is building a large and commodious residence on land formerly owned by Wm. Curry. He has timbers on the ground for an oil rig and will drill a well in the near future. The neighborhood is threatened with a coal famine and several drilling wells have suspended operation on account of lack of fuel. Miss Lilly Kinzer, lately with Bogg & Buhl was at home with her father, R. A. Kinzer of Hooker, during the holidays. Miss Kinzer has accepted the position of private secretary in the Knoxville, Tenn. college and is now located in that place. The many friends here of Rev. I. D. Decker of West Sunbury were saddened to hear of his death. T. R. Campbell of Hooker has a very sore hand the result of having it caught in the rachet of a water well. Mrs. John Cumberland was painfully injured by slipping and falling on a porch at her home. Si LEX. B. & B. Always show the latest things in Spring dress goods as soon as they come out. To do this winter dress goods are greatly reduced and cleared out during January by such prices as will do it and do it quickly—as for example: Neat Figured Novelties, Cre pons and Crepe Pierolas, 42 inches wide, best quality, dressy and effective—always sell at SI.OO per yard—to make room they're now selling at 50c Canyas Cloths, finely finished. 48 to 51 inches wide, 50c now —were SI.OO per yard. Kezar and Panama Cloth, all wool, very popular, wears well and holds shßpe nicely, medium weight, 54 inches -wide. Sold piece after piece at 1~5c — piece after piece selling now at 50c — too much in stock. Sanglier or rough Canvas Hop-Sack ing, finest and most stylish French make, beautiful effect when made up, 46 inches wide, $2.00 per yard formerly --now $1 50 Odd lines, odd pieces, high grade Challies manufactured by the best known French makers, varied assort ment, regular 50c Challies but to dis pose of them for 35c is oar purpose. If you'll only send for samples, that's enough. They're strikingly convincing. Boggs & Buhl Department X. ALLEGHENY. PA. Court House Changes. Quite a number of our people as senibled in the Prothonotary's office, last Monday morning, and when Mr. Galbreath put in an appearance the crowd had grown so large that it was deemed best to go to the Court room, where he took the oath of office and re ceived the congratulations of his friends Earlier in the morning Register and Recorder John P. Davis, Sheriff Martin L. Gibson. Prothonotary Clark, and Commissioners McClung, Patterson and McCandless had been sworn in. Treas urer W. S. Dixon took the oath ten days before entering on the duties of his of fice, making him the first to be obli gated. Judge Galbreath will use as his chamber the room in the extreme south east corner of the Court House, in rear of the former Judge's chamber. The room has a southern and eastern ex posure and will make a pleasant office. The Bar Association has suggested that the old chambers be fitted up for the Bar library, the present room north of the Court room, being entirely inade quate and unsuitable. No appointments of Court Crier, Tipstaves, Stenographer, etc., have yet been made. County Commissioners McClung, Pat terson and McCandless have agreed on the following appointments: Clerk—Josiah Kiskaddon, succeeding himself. Janitor—Eli McPherson of Institute Hill. Counsel—Everett L. Ralston, his ap pointment being a compromise after a deadlock on H. H. Goucher suggested by Mr. McClung and P. W. Lowry. sug gested by Mr. Patterson. There were a dozen applicants. Superintendent and Matron of Poor Farm, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graham, succeed themselves. Jail Physician -Dr. Leslie R. Hazlett. Cougty Home Physician—Dr. A. M. Neyman. . County Treasurer Dixon retains lohn Rankin, son of D. L. Rankin, the retir ing treasurer, as assistant. Prothonotarv John C. Clark has had J. Mylert McCollough, the retiring prothonotary, and Hugh E. Stewart of North Washington, sworn in as deputy prothonotaries- Sheriff Gibson receipted Sheriff Hoon for the bodies of Robt. Fay, Jas. Mc- Grady, Robt. McClelland, Harry Martin, J. W. Smith, Francis Marshall, George Lonitz, W. S. Spence, R. J. Black, Edward Morrow, Margaret Houck and Amy Houck, twelve prison ers, and the jail fixtures. A. M. Christley. Esq., was appointed attorney for the Sheriff, and Rainey Hoon was retained as Deputy. Register and Recorder J. P. Davis was sworn in by retiring Prothonotary McCollough. His deputies are Ezra I. Brugh, George E Thomas, Lulu B. Davis and Minnie M. Allen, daughters of the Recorder. Each of the County Commissioners was required to file a bond in S4OOO with two sureties for the faithful per formance of his duties. That of Regis ter and Recorder Davis was $28,800, of Sheriff Gibson $-25,000 bond and $25,000 recognizance; of Treasurer Dixon $12,000 to the State and $50,000 to the county: of Prothonotary Clark $20,000. The new county auditors were sworn in in the afternoon and organized for business. They are Howard C. Hazlett. G. S. Husselton and W. C. Dietrick. Ex-Sheriff Hoon has moved into part of his house on Miffiia street, (the old Long house) the rest of which is occupied by his son-in-law, Dr. Was son. The last year of Sheriff Hoon's term—owing to the Biddle and Bennett affairs—was probably the most exciting of any in the history of the county. Ex-Treasurer Rankin and ex-Register and Recorder Adams have homes in Butler. Commissioner Greer McCandless will board with his son, who lives on Ziegler Ave. near Centre; Commissioner Robt. McClung lives on the hill at the head of Centre Ave , near enough to walk to town; and Commissioner Patterson liyes out that road, near enough town to ride or drive to it daily, so that the three County Commissioners now come to the Coyurt House every morning by way of Centre Ave. or the old Freeport pike. Prothonotary Clark will not move his family to town till Spring, and is at present, boarding at the "Park." Here's A Pointer. Read it—lt's short —Sharp—And to the Point. Mrs. B. A. McGee of 124 Elm St., But ler, Pa., says:—'"Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills are a grand medicine. I suf fered most all the time from a hard nervous sick headache and felt generally miserable as a consequence. I was told of the Nerve Pills and get a box at D. 11. Wuller's Drug Store and they have cured me. I have no more headaches and feel otherwise fine." Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills are sold at 50c a box at dealers or Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co , Buffalo, N. Y. See that portrait and sieaature of A. \V. Chase. M. D., are on every package. An I After Holiday Reduction On 1 50 prs. of Men's shoes in Patent Leather, Vici Box or Velour Calf, Lace or Blucher cut, $1.98. On .100 prs. of Ladies' fine dress shoes, French Kip, plain or Pat. tip, light or heavy soles, t $1.98. All Holiday Slippers Greatly Reduced. Merer Bros 224 S. Main St. BUTLER, PA. Shoe repairing a specialty. First class work guaranteed. 1 I Will Double the Value of your Kodak. KODAK DEVELOPING MACHINE. Come to our store at from 7 to 9 a. m. on Jan. 21st and the Eastman Demonstrator will show you how it will Develop Film without a Dark Boom Bring your film along and have it developed free at DOUGLASS BOOK STOKE Near P. 0., 241 8. Main St. DEATHS. McGINLEY—At her home in Oakland j twp., Dec. 31, 1902, Mrs. Rose McGin-' ley. aged 00 years. EICHENLAUB At home at Her man Station. Jan. 2. 1903, Wm. Eicli enlaub, aged 09 years. HUSELTON—At his home in Butler, Dec. —, 1902. Wesley, son of W. C. I Huselton, aged IT months. KENNEDY—At her home in Centre i twp., Jan. 5, 1903 Mrs. Elmer Kenne- ' dy. nee Bethley, aged 35 years. GRIBBEN—At the home of her daugh ter, in Pittsburg. December 2*. 19»>2 Mrs. James (iribbeu, formerly Mc- Clelland. nee Dinsmore, aged about 5S years. Mrs. Gribben took sick while visiting in Pittsburg. She was buried at Mt. Royal cemetery, Allegheny Co. RAY —At her home in Butler, January 7, 1903, Mrs. Robert Ray, nee Dunlap, aged 38 years. HURD—At her home on Mt. Washing ton, Pittsburg, Jau. 2, 1903, Mrs. Grace Hurd, wife of Walter Hurd, daughter of Blair Hooks, of Butler, aged about 24 years. On New Year's Day, 1902, she was married to Walter Hurd of the Pitts burg Carpet Co., with whom she had become acquainted while doing mission ary work for her church, the Free Methodist, in Pittsburg. A year and a day later she died leaving a baby a week old. Her remains were brought to Bntler and funeral services were held in the Free Methodist church on Spring St., Pastor J. W. Easton conducting the services and Presiding Elder A. D. Zahnizer of Pittsburg delivering the sermon. The interment was ia the North cemetery. Mrs. Hurd is sincerelv mourned by all who knew her. They can feel that one to whom Christianity was a realty has passed away. NICK —At his home in Butler, Jan. 2, 1903, Edward Nick, aged years. ROE—At her home in Bntler twp . Jan. 4, 1803, Mrs. J. P. Roe. DECKER —At his home in W. Sunburv. Jan. 3, 1903, Rev. I. D. Decker, in his 57th year. Dr. Decker had been in poor health for some months, and his death was not unexpected. He was one of the most popular ministers, and was considered the best scholar in the Bntler Presby tery. He was born in New Jersey, was a graduate of Princeton Theological Sem inary, and his first charge was that of Fairview and Karns City. He accepted a call to West Sunbury in 1893, supplied the North Butler con gregation, took an interest in the Acad uiy, and did a large amount of commit tee work on the boards of the Presbyte ry- He will be greatly missed in both W. Sunbury and in Presbytery. His wife, a daughter of Sylvanus Ag gas, survives him. Obituary. Mrs. Mary B. SmaJley, widow of Rev. John Smalley, principal of Wither spoon Institute. Bntler.many years ago, died at her home near Colorado Springs, Col., Sept. 28, 1903, aged #5 years. George Von Bonnhorst, late Recorder of Allegheny county, and one of the best known politicians of Pittsburg, died of pneumonia, at his home in In gram, Tuesday. MRS. JAMES EKAS. Etta, the beloved wife of James Ekas, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Barr of Sammit twp., died at her home in Ekastown, Buffalo twp., De'\ 28, 1902, of typhoid fever, aged 25 years. She is survived by her husband and two small children, aged five and three; besides a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest at the Lutheran cemetery, Sarversville. P. T. TEMPLETON. Philip T. Templeton, aged 72 years, died of pneumonia at his home in Fair view, on Dec. 27, 1902, and was buried at Bear creek cemetery. He was born and raised in Armstrong connty and had lived and worked in Bradys Bend in the old rolling mill, moving from there to in 1878. He has worked in the different oil fields of Butler county and leaves many friends. He is survived by his wife, a son. S. H. and a daughter, Mrs. E. M- Boord of Turtle Creek, Pa. His brother, John, of Washington twp., Armstrong couuty, died two days later, Dei. 29, 1902, aged 87 years. Golden Gate Tours. California and the Pacific Coast re sorts have become so popular in recent years with the better class of winter rest and pleasure seekers that the Penn sylvania Railroad Company has decided to run two Golden Gate tours this winter, one to include the famous Mardi Gras spectacle at New Orleans. On the going trip both tours will travel by the Golden Gate Special, one of the finest trains that crosses the continent. One tour will return by this train, while passenger&by the other and later tour will use regular trains returning. In California, passengers will be entirely at their own pleasure in the matter of itinerary, Should a sufficiently large number of passengers desire to join in taking an itinerary suggested by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, the services of a Tourist Agent and Chap eron will be nt their disposal. The first tour will "leave New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and other points on Thursday, January 29, and will travel via Chicago, Kansas City and El Paso to Los Angeles and San Diego, arriving at the latter point February 2. An Entire mouth may be devoted to visiting California resorts, the Golden Gate Special leaving San Francisco on the return trip Tuesday, March 3, and returning via Salt Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs, and Denver. The rate for this tour will be S3OO, covering all ex- of railroad transportation, in cluding side trip? in California, as well as berth and meals on the Golden Gate Special going and returning. No hotel expenses in California are included. Tickets are good for return trip for nine months, excepting that passengers \»ho do not return on Special must pro vide their own Pullman accommoda tions and meals eastbound, Tour No. 2 will leave Thursday, Feb ruary 10, by the Golden Gate Special. Cincinnatti", Montgomery, aod Mobile will be visited en route to New Orleans, where the party will stay during the Mardi Gras festivities. The train will be sidetracked for occupancy during the three days spent in New Orleans. Stops will also be made at Beaumont, Texas, Houston, Texas, San Antonio, and El Paso. The train will arrive at San Diego. February 28. So far as special train arrangements are concern ed, this tour will bo completed at San Diego. Passengers may dispose of their time in California as they see fit. Should a sufficient number desire to take a suggested trip through California the services of a Tourist Agent and Chaperon will be placed at their dis posal. The rate for this tour will be $275, covering all railroad transportation for the entire trip, including side trips in California, seat at the Mardi Gras Festival,, aud Pullman berth and all meals on the Golden Gate special from New York until arrival at San Diego. Private compartments, i. e., drawing rooms or state rooms, may be obtained by the payment of additional charges on both tours. Application should be made to Geo. W. B9yd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. Pa. H. (j. Allison, Funeral Director, Telephone in residence. Bakerstown, Pa, W. S & E. WICK, DEALERS IS Hough and Worked I.umber of a!l Xlnc's Doors. Sash and Moulding Oil Well Klfts a Specialty. Office and Yard K. Cunningham and Monroe Sts near West Penn Depot, BOTLEB PA PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ATTORNEYS. H. NEGLEY, JJ. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office In tbe Negley Building, West Diamond RP. SCOTT, . ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Office 011 second floor of Annorj Building. Butler, Pa. AT. SCOTT, • ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office at No. 8. West Diamond St. Eut ler. Pa. 57 GOUCHKR, . ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Wise build ins: POULTER & BAKHR, V ATTORNEYS AI LAW Room 8., Armory buildin fc . JOHN W. COULTER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Wise building, N. Diamond St., Butlei Special attention given to collections and business matters. Reference: Butler Savings Bank, or Bntler County National Bank T D. McJUNKIN, D • ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office in Reiber building, coruei M-in and E. Cunningham Sts, Entrance on E. Cunningham. 1 B. BK.EDIN, U • ATTORNEY AT LAW. office on Main St. near Court House. I|" VERETT L. RALSTON, J ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, No. 257 South Main Street, Butler, Pa. Fisher Building. First door ou .South Main street, next my former office in Boyd Building. PHYSICIANS, PLARA E. MORROW, I). 0., V GRADUATE BOSTON COLLEGE OK OSTEOPATHY. Women's diseases a specialty. Con sultatian and examination free. Office Hours, 9to 12 m., 2 to 3 p. m. People's Phone 573. 1/6 S. Main street, Butler, Pa. Hemorrhoids and Chronic D : seases a Specialty. \\ r H. BROWN, M D . W • 236 S. Maiu Street, Butler, Pa. Office Hours:—9 to 11 a. m., I to 3 and 6 to 8 p. m. T C. BOYLE, M. D. f) • EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT, Bickel Block, South Main St. Office hours, 11 to 12 a. m.; 3to 5 and L to 9 p. m. DR. E. L. WASSON, Formerly of Callery. Richev Building, 144 S. Main St. Of fice hours until 9 a. m., Ito 3 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. OEEICE DAYS. Tuesday and Friday atfernoons at which time special attention will be given to DISEASES of WOMEN. Night calls re ceived at resid uce 428 Mi fflin St. Both Phones. GM. ZIMMERMAN • PHYSICIAN AND SDRGEON Office No. 45, S. Main street, over City Pharmacy. T R. HAZLETT, >-J. D., LI» 106 West Diamond, Dr. Graham's former office. Special attention given to Eye, Nose and Throat. People's Phone 564 OAMUELM. BIPPUS, kj PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 200 West Cunningham St. DR. J. C. ATWELL, After Feb. Ist- Office in Martin court building—2nd floor. Hours 7to 9 a. m. and 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. E. H. MERKLEY. JULIA FOSTER. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS. Rooms 9 aud 10 Stein Building. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, con sultation and examination free. DENTISTST DR. H. A. MCCANDLESS, DENTIST. Office in New Mnrtincourt Building, S. Main St., (adjourning Dr. Atwell's office.)" HW. WICK., T DENTIST. Has located in the new Stein building, with all the latest devices for Dental work. DR. V. H. McALPIN, DENTIST, Room 6, Bickel Block, Main St., Butler. DR. M. D. KOTTRABA, Successor to Dr. Johnston. DENTIST Office at No 114 E. Jefierson St., over G. W. Miller's grocery T J. DONALDSON, J • DENTIST. Artificial Teeth inserted on the latest improved plan. Gold Fillings a spec ialty. Office next to postoffice. DR. J. WILBERT McKEE, SURGEON DENTIST. Office over C. E. Miller's Shoe Store, 2i's S. Main street, Butler, Pa. Peoples Telephone 505. A specialty made of gold fillings, gold crown and bridge work. MISCELLANEOUS. WM. H. WALKER, VY SURVEYOR, Residence al4 W. Pearl St., Butler, Pa. P I*. L. MCOUISTION, V. CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR. Office near Court House. 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R-R-TIME-TABLES It & O K it Trains leave Butler for Allegheny, local time, at 6:25, 8:05. 9:15, and 11:40 a. tn. and 4:00, a'nd 5:50, p. in The 0:15 11:40 a.m. and 4 p. m. trains make the rnn in 1 honr and M minutes. The 8:05 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. trains con- j nect atCallerv for points West, the 1:40 ' as far west as Ell wood and the 0:00 to I New Castle. Trains leave Bntler for Bradford at! 9:30 a.m.. and for Clarion at 5:15 p.m. Trains arrive in Bntler from Alle gheny 9:10, 9:'25 a. in. and 12:13, 2:45, 4:55. 7:07 and 7:45 p. m: from Cleveland at 7:45 and from the North at 9:00 a.m. and 3:50 p. m. The Theatre train now leaves Alle gheny daily at 11:30 p. m. and is due in Butler at 1:00 a.m. On Sundays trains leave Butler for Allegheny at 8:05 a m and 4:00 and 5:50 p.m., and arrive at 9:15 a.m. and 4:55 and 7:07 p. m. and from the west at 7:45. Trains leave the Allegheny station for Butler at 7:35,10:45 a.m., and*l:ls, 5.30, 6:15 and 11:30 p.m. and Pittsburg sta tion at 7:50 a.m. On Sunday at 7:35 a. in. and s:3oand 11:30 p.m., and from the B. & O. station in Pittsburg at 7:50 а.m. and 3:30 p.m. 15 U&lMl it 7:30 a. m., local for Punxrutawney and all intermediate stations. 10:12 a. m. express for Buffalo and Rochester. 5:21 local for Punx'y and Du Boia and all stations. 10:22 1). m. express for Buffalo and Rochester —with sleepers. Trans arrive at Butler, and go on to Allegheny at 0:10 and 9:47 a. m. and 5:34 p. m. Train 21 from Punx y arrives at 7:40 p. m. and stops here. The 10:12 express will stop at Craigs ville. Echo and Dayton on signal. PENNSYLVANIA RA s l^ i[) . WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION. SCKEEELE IS Enter Jan. 1, 19« i. SOUTH. , V/KEK DAYS , A. M A.M. A.M. P. M. P. M BUTLER Leave 6 25 7 55 10 3-5 2 35 4 35 Saxonburg Arrive 6 54 8 22 11 03 3 00 5 03 Builer Juuction.. " 7 27 3 53 11 33 3 25 5 29 Butler Junction. ..Leave 7 32 8 53 11 57 3 25 5 29 Natrona Arrive 7 41 302 12 08 335 5 39 Tarentum 7 47 9 OS 12 14 3 42 5 46 Springdale 7 57 9 17 12 :.'l 3 53 C 5« Clareniont 9 33 12 43 4 08 6 10 Shariwtiurg 8 lit 9 41 12 53 4 10: 6 1« Allegheny 8 II 952 1 04 4 20 6 2<". A. M. A.M. P. M. P. M. P. M CCNi>AY TKAlN.v—Leave Butlei for Allegheny City and principal inters:estate stations at 7:20 a. tn.. tnd 4:55 p. m. NORTH. • WEEK DATS A.M. A.M. A.M. P. M. P. M Allsghsuy City .leave C 33 82310 33 303 613 Sharpaburg , •> 43 8 33 10 43 r3 131 r6 23 Garemont .... S 42 10 50i ... j .... Springdale !) 00 11 07 ... 647 Tarentum 7 13 9 11 11 18 3 40 fi 5« i Natrona 7 IE 9 18 11 25 3 45 7 01 Butler Junction. ..arrive 7 2» 9 27 It 35 3 51 7 1 ) Bntler Junction leave 7 35 9 44 12 30 1 (15 7 10 Saxonburg 8 ('6 10 11 1 00 4 il 7 35 BUTLER arrive 8 34,10 35 1 28 6 13 8 01 A.M.IA.M. P. M P. M. P. M SUNDAY TRAINS.—Leave Allegheny City for But ler and principal intermediate stations at 7:03 a m. and 9*?3 11.I 1 . m. FOE THE EAST. Weeks Days. Sunday 8 A.M. A.M. P. M. A.M. I M BUTLER Iv 625 10:55 235 720 Butler J'ct ar 7 27i1l 33 325 810 ... Butler J'ct lv 72911 35 351 814 Keeport ar 73211 38 35 1 817 KskimineUs J't.. 73811 45 359 823 Leechburg " 75211 57 413 i 315 .... Paulton (Ap0110)...." 81512 16 435 857 ... Saltsturg •• 84112 42 503 923 .... Blairsville 9 20, 1 lfl 540 962 Blaireville Int.. .. " 9 27j 133 5 47; 10 00 Altoona •' 11 35 i 545 850 150 . .. Harrisburg „ . ..." 3 10,10 00 100 645 Philadelphia..."... 6 23 4 25 s 10 17: . v P. M.|A. M. A.M.'i P. M. P.M Through trains for the east leave Pittsbnrg (Union Station), as follows; Atlantic Eiprejs, daily 3:00 A.M Pennsylvania Limited " .7:15 " Day Ei press, " 7:30 " Main Line Expicga, " 8:00 " Harrisburg Mail, " 12:46 P.m Harrisburg Express daily 4:4£ " Philadelphia Express, • 4:50" Eastern Express, " .7:10 " Fast Line, < 9 00 " Fast Line (second section) dtiiy. Sleeping cars to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash ington. No coaches 10:00" Pittaburg Limited, daily for New York, only. 10 :C0 " The Pennsylvania Special, daily, for Phila delphia and New York 11:25"' Philad'a Mail, Snndai s omj' B:4U A.v For Atlantic City (via Delaware River Bridge, all rail route) 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p. m. daily, Buffalo and Allegheny Valley Division Trains leave Kiskiminetas Junction as follows: For Buffalo, 9.56 a. m. and 11.35 p. m. daily, with through parlor and sleeping cars. For Oil City, 7.46, 9.56 a. m„ 2 38, 6.15 and 11.35 p. m. week-days. Sundays, 9.56 a. m., C.15 and 11.35 p.m. For Red Hank, 7.46, 9.56, 11.17 a. m.,i 38, 6.15, 9.34, and 11.35 p. m. week-days. Sundays, 9.56,10.49 a. m., б.15 and 11.35 p. m. For Kittat.uing .7.46, 9.32, 9.56,11.17 a. m., 2.38,5.35, 6.15, 7.30, 9.34, and 11.35 p. m. week-days. Sundays, 9.56, 10.49 a. m., 6.15,10.45, and 11.35 p. m. "r" stops on signal to take on passengers for Taren tum and points beyond. Foi detailed information, apply to ticket agent or address Thos. E. Watt, Pass. A*gt. Western District, Corner Fifth Avenue and Smithfleld Street, Pittsburg, P». W. W. ATTKItBI ISY, J K WOOD BESSEMER^' LAKE ERIE R.R. CO. Time table in effect Nov. 23. 1902. CENTRAL TIME One hour slower than town time. northward. Daily except Sunday. Southward Read up) (Read down) 2 10 14 STATIONS. 1 9 11 P.M. P.M tP.M.I I a.m. A.M.i am 6 18 1 08 Erie 6 10 11 5$ 5 Zi 12 43 j 6 3t5'12 25 5 13 12 29 Girard 6 48 12 38 i 5 52 1 43 ar. .Couuoaut.. .ar , 8 42j 1 43 4 25 11 15 lv.. Oonueaut.. .lv 6 25 11 15 5 2T> 12 10 Crmneuville j 7 05 12 55 ' 5 20 12 05 Albion 7 09 1 CO 4 st> 11 50 Springboio 7 24 1 15 4 63 11 44 Conneautville 7 30 1 21 4 33.11 25 Meadville Junct.. 7 52 1 4J 5 57 12 01 ar.. Meadville.. ar 8 28 2 20 3 43 10 42 Iv.. Meadville.. .lv 0 45 1 00 5 30 11 34 ar. .Conn.Luke, .ar 8 00 1 52 4 22 U 10 lv " lv 6 30 I 28 4 48 ar.. Linesville ..ar 9 25 * ,11 00 lv •' lv 7 08 11 00 4 16 11 08 Hartstown j ' 8 03, 1 56 4 11 11 03 Adanwville i 8 OS 2 02 i 4 02.10 53'Osgood ! I 8 18 212 6 10! 3 55 10 47! Greenville 6 00 s 24 2 20 6 03 3 41 10 4(1 Shenango ! 6 12 8 3l 2 30 5 45 3 26 10 21 Fredonia | 6 29 S 47 2 49 6 30, 3 11 10 00 Mercer 6 41 9 03 3 OtJ 1"> 24 3 06 10 01 Houston Junctionj 9 07 3 lo 5 05 2 49; 9 41 Grove City | 7 06 9 25 3 2!) 4 54 9 35 Harrisville j 7 lti 13 42 4 47 231 9 17 Brancliton 1 7 23 9 42 3 49 530 10 27 ar.. .Hiiliard... arilu 27 10 27 530 2 30 6 10 lv. . . Milliard. ..lv 6 10 6 10 2 30 ft 43 f2 2S 9 13 Keister I 7 27 HI 44 3 52 fl 2S 12 15 8 5? Euclid 7 43 10 00 4 08 4 00 1 5(1 8 25 Butler 1 8 10 10 25 4 35 2 15 12 15 6 35 Allegheny 9 40 12 00 6 20 1 in i'Q' . ii.in. put p.m Train 12. leaving Grove City 5.35 a. m., Mercer s:t>s. Greenville 6:42, Conneautville 7:48, Albion S-ln. arrives :it Erie 9:12 a. m. Train 13. leaving Erie 3:58 p. m. Albion 5:05, Conneautville 5;25, Greepvllle 6:23 Mercer 7 04 arrives at Grove City at 7:27 pm. E. D. COMSTOCK, W. R. TURNER. Gen. Pass. Agt, Tkt Agt, Butler, Pa. Pittsburg. Pa Wiiilield It K Co Time Table In effect J une 2d, 1902. WESTWARD. STATIONS, | AM | P M Leaves West Winfield ..j 7 45j 2 45 " Boggsville 18 00( 300 " Iron Bridge 8 2oj 320 " Winfield Juuction 8 3t» 335 44 Lane 840 345 " liiitler Junction j8 45 350 Airivo Allegheny. .| # 55j 5 10 IASYWABD" STATIONS. lAM PM L**ave Allegheny j 9 00 3 On " liutWr Junction 110 00 440 « Lane 10 05 445 44 Winfield Junction 10 15 455 44 Iron Bridge 10 25 505 44 Jloggsville 10 35 515 Arrive West Winfield e made to the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania on Monday. J&nnary 26th, 1903, at ten o'clock a. m.. by Albert J. Loeffler. Albert J. Evans. H. I). McCandless. Robert H. McLarn and Edwin G. Ferguson, under the Act of Assembly entitled "An Act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of Natural Gas Companies'' approved May j 29, 1885, anl the supplements thereto, for the charter of an intended corpora tion to be called the Western Pennsyl vania Natural Gas Company, tue char acter and object of which is producing, dealing in. transporting, storing and supplying natural gas. and the places where its business in its various branches are to be conducted are the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Bnt ler. Clarion, Elk. Fayette, Forest, Law rence, McKean, Washington and West moreland. State of Pennsylvania: and for these pnrposes to have, possess and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privi leges of said Act of Assembly and the ' supplements thereto. J. S. & E. G. FERGUSON, Solicitors. Notice of Meeting. The forty third general meetine of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Ilannalistown and vicinity will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 1903, at 1 o'clock p. m.. at the former creamery building in Marwoodi formerly Delano). All members are cordially invited to at tend. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1. Report of the Company affairs by the President and Secretary. 2. Reading of the Constitution, if de sired :!. Presentation of the annual accounts of the Company for the inspection of the members. 4. Election of dim-tors to serve for 3 years, etc. F. W. WITTE, Pres. ALPHONSE KRAUSE, Sec. Dec, 17, 1902. Notice to Stockholders. The annual meeting of the Worth Mutual Fire Ins. Co. of Butler Co., Pa., will be held in the school honse at West Liberty, on the 2nd Saturday of Jan uary, 1903, being the 10th day, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. JAMES HUMPHREYS, Pres , S. J. TAYLOR. Sec., R. F. D 58, Slipperyrock, Pa. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration, C. T. A., having been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Sophia Harley, dee'd., late of Butler, Butler Co., Pa., all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will plesse make immedi ate payment; and any having claims against said estate will present them duly autenticated for settlement to EDWARD F HARI.EY, Adm'r., 131 R?ce St., Butler, Pa, WILLIAMS & MITCHELL, Atty's. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Letters of administration on the estate of James Sutton, deceased., late of Evansburg boro., Butler county, Pa., having been granted to the under signed, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and an» having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement to ELMER P. SDTTON. Adm'r., Evans City, Pa. W. H. LUSK, Att'y. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration having been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Sarah A. Gibson, dec'd,, late of Alle gheny tp., Butler Co., Pa..persons know ing themselves indebted to said estate are hereby requested to come forward and pay such indebtedness and any having claims against the same will please present them duly authenticated for settlement to J. C. GIBSON, Adm'r., R. F. D. 67, Parkers Landing, Pa. S. F. &A. L. BOWSER, Att'ys, 12-18-0; ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the estate Ellen Kelly, dec'rt., late of Franklin township, Butler county. Pa., having bgen granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and any having claims against said estate will present them duly au thenticated for settlement to JOHN C. KELLY, Adm'r., Prospect, Pa. J. M. THOMPSON, Att'y. 12-18-02 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the estate of Joseph Johnston, dec'd , late of Mercer twp., Butler Co., Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves to be indebt ed to said estate will please make im mediate payment and those having claims against the estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement to WM. P. BRAHAM, Adm'r., . Ilarrisville, Pa. JAS. B. MCJUNKIN, Att'r. n-20-02 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the estate of Horace Pearce. deceased, late of But ler borough, Butler Co , Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, ail persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate w T ill please make immediate payment, and any having claims against said estate will present them duly au thenticated for settlement to CHAS. E. PEARCE, Adm'r., 721 Centre Ave., Butler, Pa J. D. MCJUNKIN, Att'y. 11-13-02 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOT CE. Letters of administration on the estate ■•f Solomon S. Mays, dec'd., late of Fair view twp., Butler Co., Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate pay ment, and any person or persons having claims against said estate are requested to present the same duly authenticated for settlement to JACOB M. PAINTER, Adm'r., Butler, Pa. \V. Z. MURRIN, Att'y. 11-13-02 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Letters testamentary on the estate of John Cypher, Sr., dec'd., late of Win field twp., Butler Co., Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselveo indebted to said estate will please r.iake immediate pay ment and any having claims against said estate will present them duly authenti cited to A. C. MOSER, Ex'r., Marwood, Pa. J. M. GALBREATH, Att'y. 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