TIIE 15UTLER CITIZEN. WILLIAM O. NEGLEY - Publisher. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1903. M R per year la Advaacc. Otherwise SIJ« • ———— ItEPLBLICAN NOMWBEB. Judges of the Superior Court. JOHN J. HENDERSON. THOMAS A. MORRISON. State Treasurer, W. L. MATHCES. Auditor General, W. P. SNYDER. For Jury Commissioner. A. O. EBERHAKT. THE HOFFMAN CASE. The conviction of Henry Hoffman of Connoquenessing twp.. on the charge of Involuntary manslaughter, and the probable appeal of the case to the high er Courts of the State will make a new legal record, as this is the first case of the kind to be tried in the State. The facts of the case are about as fol lows Henry Hoffman, the defendant in the case, is an elder of the religious denomination known as "The Saints, who believe in the cure of all diseases by faith and prayer. Scarlet fever entered his family, and though he called in a neighboring phy sician to ascertain the nature of the dis ease, he refused the use of medicines, relying upon his own faith and prayers, and those of other members of the sect, the 'laying on.of hands," the rubbing with oil, etc. to bring about the recov ery of the children. One child died, and was buried, with out much being said about it; but the death of the second child and the fpread of the disease in the community c aused action to be taken —a local Board of Health was organized, and the Coroner was called upon to make an autopsy, by which it was definitely ascertained that the child's death was due to scarlet fe ver—and then information was made made against Hoffman, who is an intel ligent looking young man. At the trial. Judge Galbreath, ruled out all the religious belief, or faith or fanaticism—whatever you have a mind to call it—and told the jury to decide the case on the facts-and that was dene, and the defendant was convicted as indicted and recommended to the mercy of the Court. The prisoner will probably be senten ced in the near f nture, and then the case will be appealed, and we will, in the couise of time learn how far or to what extent the vagaries of the human mind will be allowed to come in con flict with the accumulated knowledge or ages. Over a hundred years ago. in Germa ny. in France and in England numerous religious sects aroee, or were organized; the faith of each and every one of them being founded on some particular pas sages in the Bible. One of these sects from Germany, under the leadership of a man named Rapp. and believing in communism and celebacy emigrated to this country and located at what Is now the town of Haimony. and afterwards at Economy. They met with varied fortune, and as this is a country where freedom of religious belief is tolerated to the limit, they were not disturbed in their belief, 88 their practices affected none but themselves, but now after a hundred years of such, their accumulat ed millions are in the hands of a young , man with a family. Other sects believing in or practicing communism, plurality of wives or hus bands, free-love and the lord knows organinnii ia Eu rope or this country, and some of them •re yet in existence, and so long as their practices harm nobody but themselves nobody interferes with them, but in this case two children, who were, in one sense, the wards of the state, were al lowed to die without that medical or professional attendance, or resort to medicines or remedies, which have proved beneficial in millions of cases, and are positively known to aid the «ystem in throwing off the poison or in fection to which all are liable, and be tides this the disease spread over the Qommunity. Some years ago a powerful and well doing mechanic of this town, who had a large family of small children, became ao absorbed,or affected by some particu lar religions belief, that he could be heard roaring in prayer a block away from his little home. He neglected his job and lost it; then he went down with fever, refused medicine and died; leav ing his family in distress. Another case, here, that we can re call was that an industrious aud well fixed man going daft over salvation or prayer, and losing his all; and up in Venango county, not long ago the mother of a large family was, during her husband's absence, induced by some religious fanatic or scoundrel to elope with him and go West. Civilized man has been accumulating a knowledge of herbal and mineral remedies for disease and weakness for thousands of years; almost evory year same new and important discovery is made and applied; and yet some dis eases are yet pronounced incurable. There is much to learn. The Indians or Red-men who roamed through the forests and over the plains of this continent had their medicine men, and they seem to have known some things that the white man has nsver discovered. Some years ago an Indian or man who had lived among them passed through a section of this county that was affected with diphthe ria. One man of that vicinity did him a favor, and in return he took him to the woods next day, and hunted around until, at the foot of a tree, he found a certain herb or plant, with which a tea was made that cured the children of that family, while some children of the neighborhood died. But that knowledge was lost, as the man whose children were benefitted by it, was never able to find or indentify the same herb after wards. We consider ourselves the highest order of animal life in existence and yet we are more helpless in sickness, (un loss we have a medical education) than any ether animal. All the parts of the human body, and all the functions of all the organs, excepting the Spleen, are now known to us, and yet several com mon diseases are pronounced incurable. On the other band Nature or instinct teaches all the lower animals what their remedies- -growing in field or forest are. A dog will eat grass when he is sick, a cat will eat catnip leaves, and even a pig will eat coal or charcoal when sick, if you give him a chance to get at it. It seems to us that these religious fanatics confound the human body, which is, or is intended to be, a perfect organization or machine; and which may become weakened or diseased by exposure; or worry, or abuse, or con tact, or accident - with the human soul —the secret of life—which is as much of a mystery to man now as it was in the darkest of ages. Westmoreland County Polities. A dispatch from Greeneburg, dated, last Sunday, savs: "The death of Samuel C. Stevenson, register of Wills the appointment of his successor and The reappearance of former Republican County Chairman Robert A. Rankin in politics after a private business career of several years, has given rise to a new order of things in the RepubJicen politics of Westmore land county. R. A. Rankin was a vigor ous political manager when he retired from the field a few years ago to be come cashier of the Westmoreland Sav ing and Trust company. Judge John B Steel, of the Orphan's court, and County Controller John H. Brown felt the loss keenly. Since the appointment of Rankin as register of wills and his probable candi dacy for the full term there are rumors that Judge Steel has tired of the bench in the Orphans' court, and next year will be a candidate for Congress in the Westmoreland-Butler district, positive ly ignoring the agreement recently en tered into by committees from the two counties whereby it was agreed to give Congressman Huff, three terms. The resignation of Judge Steel would make an opening for an ambitious lawyer, and it is said that an applicant for the place may be James S. Beacom. Senator Cyrus E. Woods, a close friend of Judge Steel, will be a candidate for re-election, as will John H. Brown for county controller This combination will favor Beacom s elevation to the bench. Details have just reached the German Jewish Relief Committee of Berlin, which indicate that the town of Gomel, near Mohilev, the chief town of the Russian province of that name, has been the centre of fresh anti Semitic out breaks which rival those of Kishenev. Workingmen's homes to the number of 345 have been plundered and destroyed, 25 Jews were either killed outright bv the soldiery or died of their wounds, 100 more are in hospitals, seriouslv in jured, while 200 others are suffering from slighter wounds received through the brutality of the police while defend ing themselves. STATE SENATOR GREEN of Bing hampton, N. Y , is under arrest, and 110.000 bail fur complicity in the steal ing in the P. O. Department. Green was indicted together with Beavers in Washington last Thursday. He is President of the International Time Recorder Company of Binghampton. He was arrested on two warrants, one charging him with conspiracy to de fraud the Government in bribing Geo. W. Beavers to purchase International time recorders for the Government at SIOO each; the second for offering Beavers a bribe of 10 per cent on clock sales to thfe Government. THE libel suit of Mr. Robinson, the former state printer, against Hon. John Wanamaker has resulted in a victory for the latter, without prejudice, how ever, to Mr. Robinson's good name. Mr. Wanamaker's defense was a marvel of tact and ingenuity The speeches in which Mr. Robinson perceived reflec tions of his character, were, the dis tinguished Philadelphian says, directed against the state Republican machine aud not against any individual. There was no intention to charge Mr Robin son with misdoing. There was not even an intention of reflecting upon the character pf Hon. Matt Quay, the boss of the machine. It was as though cer tain reputable and high-principled citi zens had become inadvertently associat ed with a wicked concern and deserved to be acquitted of responsibility for thn evil deeds thereof. This species of apol ogy to the two eminent Beaver and But ler county men directly concerned was, of course, not wasted in Beaver county. To outsiders with long memories, how ever, the effect is somewhat in the na ture of a surprise.—Leader. Concord Township. The new parsonage at Hooker is near ly completed and will soon be ready for occupancy. Rev. McNigbt of the U. P. church held services, Sunday, in Murtland school house and delivered an excellent discourse. A large Union Sunday School is held in this place which is situated in the centre of the Speechlty oil field. The young people at Troutnian have ordered a fine chapel organ for the use of the church at that place. The money was raised through the efforts of the young folks alone. Mrs. Ida Jackson sold her personal ef fects at public pale on Saturday. She expects to remove to Butler where she lately purchased property. James I. Campbell lately of Magic is now a citizen of Butler. Frank Kuhn is erecting a building to take the place of one recently destroyed by fire. Curt Turner has commenced house keeping in the house formerly occupied by C. C. Bowers, who has romoved to Mars,and P. O.'Neal occupies the honse lately vacated by W. H. Cope. John S. Campbell expects to locate in West Sunbury in the near future. Rob Sutton, who has been touring the Northwest is expected to arrive home this month. The Bell viaduct is rapidly nearing The structure is known as a tower viaduct. Its greatest height is 101 feet from top of rail to lowest point. Coal trains from Kaylor pass daily over the new road. Rev. W. J. Small has been returned to Karns City charge to the great de light of his parishioners. D. O. Pisor and wife of New Castle accompanied by Frank Stoop and wife of the same place visited Mrs. Elizabeth Pisor, Saturday and Sunday. The new county bridge across Bear creek at Troutman is ready for the iron superstructure which has not yet arrived. Several new rigs are up in the oil field and others are in course of con struction. A new well on the McKee farm promises to be a good one. This well is on the extreme western exten sion of the pool. The Southern Oil Co. brought in a nice 4th sand well last week on the Reed heirs farm. The Co. is drilling several new wells on the Southeastern extension and is rearranging boiler houses and steam lines to accommodate the new drilling. J. H. Morrow recently purchased a number of building lots in New Castle. He has been offered a nice margin on the lots since their purchase. C. B. Morrow met with a serious ac cident last week while trying to back a wagon under a heavy timber that had been hoisted by a derrick in position to load. The ground was descending and in aorno way the wagon took a lurch and shot violently forward carrying Mr. Morrow with it. His hand was over the point of the tongue which came in contact with a tree, badly brnising the hand. Our schools are again in operation. Ed Troutman teaches at Hooker vice C. Robb resigned and Mary Troutman at Magic vice Cora Campbell resigned. In some way a travelling showman secured the grant of the church at Troutman and billed a show for that place on Saturday night. The yountr people of the Epworth League took a hand'in the matter and succeeded in having the show stopped to the chagrin of the witty professor, and on Sonday night the league put itself on record by enacting a strong resolution opposed to the granting of the church for such purposes in the future. Sir.EX. Wanamaker** Sarcasm. I'art of the evidence in the case of Kobinson vs Wanamaker, tried at Bra ver last week, was reported as follows— I Lev. McQuiston began the crosn eT'amiu ation by asking Mr. Wanamaker as to his candidacy for Governor in the sum mer of 1898. Jndge Gordon objected to the question, though Mr. Wanamaker appeared aniions to answer. He finally said he had never been a candidate for j Governor, had never tried to secure delegates, and never went before any convention. Mr. McQuistion tried to establish that Mr Wanamaker's speech grew out of his political antagonism to Senator Quay. ' When I spoke of the Quay machine I did not blame Mr. Quay. He and i are friends and I hope always will be. He inherited the machine and I feel sor ry for him. I did not talk because Mr. Quay and I differed politically. .1 talk ed for the taxpayers of the state whose money was lieing misused, said Mr. Wanamaker , "Did you examine the state Printer s report?" asked Mr. McQuiston ' Certainly", was the answer. "Did you call upon the State Printer or the Superintendent of Public Print ing to ascertain if the things you believ ed about him were true?" "No I did not. I know they were true with out that. I did not go to Cuba to see that there was a war. but 1 knew that there was one. I had the facts before me." Mr. McQuiston questioned the accur acy of Mr. Wanamaker's alleged esti mates of *725,000 for one year s print ing expenses. Mr. Wanamaker said he had not meant the estimate for one vear, but for two, and that it was al most correct for that length of time Mr. McQuiston repeated a minor ques tion and Mr. Wanamaker lost his pa tience for a moment and retorted. "I will write that down for you Mr. McQuistion You have asked me that three or four times already. ' "Can yon point to anything connect ing the planitift, Mr. Robinson, with a conspiracy to defraud the state treas ury?" was the next question. n "These books are the conspiracy, re torted Mr. Wanamaker, holding up the original copy of "Bulletin I»o. 1' and its production as the notorious "Bird Book." , 'Can you show anything in either book connecting Mr. Robinson with a consiracyr" , „ , '•He knows about the book?. If he was not in his office and did not know of the reprodnction then I am sorry for him. If he was there and passed upon it then he is certainly connected with it I belifve when this matter came before the Supreme Court everything I said was affirmed. I believe Mr. Koo_ inson to be a man of high repute I think he wandered into a morass. It was enough to kill him." On re direct examination Mr. Wana maker said that in his opinion the "Bird Book" had never been authoriz ed, and that it was a "job." Be said that he held Mr. Robinson responsible as superintendent of the Department of Public Printing and Binding. He said he had not mentioned Mr. Robinson s name in his speech in connection with the "Bird Book' job. Mr. McQuiston interrupted Mr. Wanamaker in his [ answers constantly and the attorneys for the defense were compelled to re monstrate many times to allow their client to answer. After the noon adjournment Mr. Wanamaker was recalled to the stand. He said he had no personal knowledge of why Mr. Robinson resigned. Attor neys had a wrangle over the indemni ty bond matter, hut the Court sustain ed the defense. Mr. McQuiston brought out facts about the Ray bill and padded payrolls and Mr. Wana maker said they had nothing to do with Mr. Robinson so far as he knew. After numerous questions, in an effort to confuse Mr. Wanamaker, Mr. Mc- Quiston asked: "Do I understand you to say that a la cent book is good enough for farmers. Judge Gordon at once objected and was sustained. LITTLE Bulgaria has been served with notice by the European "Powers" that if her troops cross the Turkish frontier the disaster sure to follow will be upon her own head —and the massacres of Christians in Macedonia will continue. T»W PftWA l« MM) Pftintor Itomtion The third annual reunion of the Pow ell and Painter families was held at the residence of J. M. Painter near Saxon burg Station, Thursday, Aug. 27th, and about 80 people were present After satisfying the inner man with the bonnties of life the meeting was called to order by J. A Painter. J. W. Powell was unamiously elected Presi dent and Miss Nellie Hc3se!gesser, Sec retary. The President introduced a number of juvenile and adult persons, who entertained the audience in well rendered selections. Alex Hays recited "The Farmer Boy" and "One Hons Shay" which were appreciated by all Recitations were given by Misses Mamie Painter, Lulu Critchlow, Olive Foreman and Helen Painter, followed by instrumental music by Mr and Mrs. Snyder, Delmare Critchlow. Wesley Painter Miss Josie Criswell, Miss Clara Weber aud others, which all enjoyed. Appropriate remarks wf-re made by Rev. Hutchison, Joseph Criswell, and William Milliron. Miss Josie Criswell sang a soloent-ted Dear old Illinois, which completed the program We then returned to oar homes having spent a most delightful day. to meet one year hence at the home of J. A. Painter of Butler township.— Secretary. Adam and Eve. There was a young man named Adam and a young lady named Eve; They lived in the garden of Eden, I be lieve. For gardening purposes they did not suit, They persisted in eating the forbidden fruit. There are many mean men as every one knows; They live in every part of the globe from whence the wind blows; But Adam was the meanest all the same— Really I have forgotten his other name. He stood before the Lord like a billy goat, He had on neither pants, shirt nor coat He said the young lady gave me the ap pie and I did eat; It was very good and very sweet. He should have said. Lord, I ate the ap ple every mite, The young lady has never taken a bite. If he had not have been so stupid and so easily taken in, We would not now be groaning under original sin. If they had have shunned the tree of life, It would have saved their descendants much toil and strife. Adam was no good as everyone can see, And pow we are in for it through all eternity. Alpjc M. HAYS. -- .v.'w .-• r-- in II ———■ A ' f% ji ifpr c %JP Impure blooJ always shows somewhere. If the skin, then boils, pimples, rashes. If the nerves, then neuralgia, nerv ousness, depression. If the Sarsaparilla stomach, then dyspepsia, biliousness, loss of appetite. Your doctor knows the remedy, used for 60 years. " fl*t;>rnlnK from tlia Cuban war, I WM A perfect wiwt.2: Mv Mood was bad, and mr health WHS gone. Jiut a few bottles of Ajtr • Sarsaparilla completely caret} me." If. C. DOEHLJCB. Scranton, Pa. ; SIOO a bottle. J. c. ATKR CO., {[Of" Impure Blood Aid the Sarsaparilla by keeping the bowels regular with Avers pills. OIL WOTBH. The Market—Both agencies are pay ing #1 "(6. Allegheny am! Venango—The second hand field in these two township* is the scene of considerable activity. The South Penn is drilling two wells near the Daueherty. J. H. Tebay is drilling on the Thos .Tolly; O. H Tebay on the Jas. Miller: McC. & Co. on the S. I Jolly, etc These wells start off at from 3 to 100 bbls. and are stayers. Worthington—Phillip's new gas well is estimated at ten-million cubic-feet per day. Allegheny Co. -Eisler & O'Brien's well on the Ackley farm. Montgomery field, reached the pay at 1500 feet, and filled up with oil. Speechle\ —Some notes from the Speethley field will be found in our Concord twp. items. The Devonion company's numper 7 on the Dr. McKee is said to be the best well in the field. It is about one and a half miles northeast of Hooker. ACCIDENTS. Mr. J. L. Taylor fell on Pillow street, last Sunday, and broke the bones of one of her feet. Elsier Graham had an ankle broken at the Evans Machine shop, last Friday, by the fall of a fly-wheel. Picnics and ttcumons. The surviving members of the Sixth Heavy Artilleiy—Two Hundred and Twelth Regiment. Pennsylvania Volun teers. will hold their tenth annual re union in the Union veteran Legion Hall No. 259 Fifth avenue, Pittsbnrg, today. Invitations have been issued and it is expected that about 250 of the old fighters will attend the gathering. When the regiment was organized it was compos ed of abont 2.200 men, and of this num ber there are bnt about 600 living. THE Turks destroyed the town of Kastoria in Macedonia, last week, and killed ten thousand people I>EATHS. CRILEY—At her home in Coylesville. September 19, 1903, Mrs. Andrew Crilev- CUBBISON—At her home in Emlenton, Sept. 10. 1903, Mrs. J. R. Cubbison. in her 66th year. LYDELL—At her home in W. Sunbury, Sept. 16. 1903, Miss Maggie Lydell, aged about 30 years. HINDMAN--At her home in Bntler, Sept. 22, 1903. Miss Sarah Hindman formerly of Saltsburg, aged 79 years. POMEROY —At Warren Hospital, Sept. 18, 1903. Noah or "Brick"' Pomeroy, a former oil producer of this county. He operated in the vicinity of Bruin in the 'Bos, and was sent to Warren in 1888. McQUISTION —At her home in But ler, Sept 22, 1903, Mrs. Eleanor, wid ow of James P. McQuistion, formerly of Slipperyrock, agtd 59 years. Mrs. McQuistion had been ill for some weeks. She was the mother of C. iF. L., Earl and Rolls McQuistion of | Bntler. She was buried at Slippery rock. JOHNSTON—At the home of her daughter, Mrs J. B. English, in Mars, September 18, 1903, Mrs. Sarah A. Joiihston, aged 80 years She was the widow of Wm. Johnston, and mother of A. C. Johnston, Esq. formerly of Butler, and Mrs. English and Mrs. Morrow of Mars. COSTELLO—At his home on Water st, September 24, 1903, William Coetello, aged about 60 years. The deceased had been sick for nine months. He served in the United States Navy during the Civil War and for several years was Post Master at Ferris. His wife Rnd three children survive him. FINDLEY—At his home in New York. Sept. 19, 1903, W r m., son of John Findley of Bntler, in his 37th year. Mr. Findley was a stenographer, and went to York, Pa. with the Farqnhar Co. some years ago. and then to New York, where he has resided ever since and was connected with a large railroad firm. He was the eldest son of John Findley of Butler. His death was caused by over work «nd & general rpiianae He was married but had no children. 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For full information apply to Ticket Agents, or Geo. W Boyd. General Passenger Agent, Brosd street Station, Philadelphia, Pa Low UuUts to Plttslmrjf Imposi tion via It. & O. It. IC. Round trip fare from Bo tier $1.50 in clubing admission to Expositiou. Tick ets on sale every Wednesday, Septem qer 9th to October 21st, inclusive, good returning three days including date of sale Musical attractions better than ever For further information see I>ostere indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make prompt settlement and (hose having claims against the estate will present the same duly authenticated for settle ment to FRANK H. MURPHY, Executor, Younkin's Bldg, Bntler, Pa. June 30tb, 1903. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE ESTATE OF PAUL TKOUTMAN, DEC'D. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Paul Troutman. deceased,late of the borough of Butler, Butler county, Pa., have been granted to Henry N. 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REIBER, | Ulrectors - above statement is true to the best of my L. P. HAZLETT, j knowledge and belief. JNO. G. McMARLIN, Cashier. We take pleasure in calling your attention Subscribed and sworn to before me, to the above statement, and respectfully this 15th day of September, 1903. solicit your business. ALEX. MITCHELL, Notary Public. INTEREST paid on time deposits, subject to withdrawal al any time WITHOUT NOTICE. Dividend paid July Ist, 1903, SBOOO.OO Fo t the very perfection of all that is dainty, refined, exquisite and ar tistic in orchestral music, the Fa dettes, now playing at the New Expo sition. Pittsburg, stand quite alone. Wonderful how skilled these fifty bril liantly gifted girls have become In the use of such instruments as the oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon, trombone and cornet, thought hitherto to belong to the range of man's capabilities. Not only is there individual excellence of performance, though, but an ensemble simply glorious in Its rounded beauty. And the eye Is feasted with the ear In the thrillingly beautiful stage picture presented by fifty young women, re splendent In evening drejs, under the bright glare of Exposition music hall. Audlencoe of tremendous size and ablaze with enthusiasm simply marvel 1 at tlx- iccompllshments of the Fa dettes. who have become prime fav -1 orites in an instant, and are growing In popularity with every hour | Parentfi everywhere are overwhelm ing the New Exposition management j with praise and gratitude for affording 1 them and their daughters the opportu nity of enjoying the fruits of Con ductor Caroline B. Nlchol s work in training the girls under her baton with !rtfi»h distinguished success. The engagement of the Fadettcs gives every promise of reaching the pinnacle cJt brWiaacy. 1 Aj eatwrtfttMrr *>*o attraction with thle famoaa organliatfon, the ' famous Carbone Staters are making ' their arpearanoo twice daily for a full week In vocal duets so ravishtngly and thrillingly beautiful as to send cold shivers of delight up and down the spine. Ciracla Carbone boasts a pearly, bird like soprano voice, and Carrwla, her sister, a contralto organ [ of superb rich quality, the two blend ing so exquisitely that the listener is simply spellbound. Suburbanites will censure them selves should they fail to take advan tage of the one-fare excursion rate. ' and hear in glorious combination the j refined Fadettes and the gifted Car bone Sisters. I The various exhibits are gradually i undergoing change and re arrange . ment, and now present an entirely new face. The gorgeous SIO,OOO Thea torium offers this week the most re markable bill ever put in at popular prices. Heading the list is Little { Elsie, whose Impersonations of Anna Held, Dan Daly, Davhi Warfield and Johnnie Ray, are delicious beyond compare. The three babies being 1 reared In incubators are thriving : t wonderfully, and are attracting great crowds of spectators, who have como I fairly to love these unfortunate hu man mites. "The Johnstown Flool,' "Laughing Gallery," "Dancing Mar ; ionettes," "The Mystifying Tangle," "Miniature Railway," "Toboggan" and "Flying Horses" likewise are de servedly and growtngly popular. [ The New Exposition of 1903 cer . tainly is away and beyond any local Exposition ever before planned by any city In the world, and its phenomenal patronago is most eloquent testimo nial of Its firm hold upon the popi» lace. Uecluced Kates to Pittsburg. On Thursdays, September 17 and 24, and October 1,8, 15, and 22, 1!M)3, the P R. R. Co. will sell excursion tickets from the Western Pennsylvania Division to Alluheiiy City, at half rates, with the . price of admission to exposition added. i No ticket to be sold for less than seven ty five cents, including admission cou pon. These tickets will be good going only f on regular trains leaving stations at or " before noon on day of issue, and will be } valid for return passage until the fol • lowing day, inclusive. 1 • ollar Sunday Itate to A lleßlien Commencing the first Sunday in May a:id continuing each Sunday thereafter • until October 25th, the Baltimore and ! Ohio Railroad will sell special excur -•on tickets from Butler to Allegheny ■ nud return for morning trains on Sun ) i\r.v at rate of SI.OO for the round trip. • Tickets goods on Baltimore and Ohio • ins only. Return limited to date of - irt le. 1 Lv»w Kates to Points In tlie South and Southeast, West and Northwest. On first and third Tuesday of April, May, June, July, August. September, October and November, 1903, the I T. ltimore & Ohio Railroad will sell ■ II jmeseekers' Excursion tickets at reatly reduced rates to points in the i .-Duth and Southeast, West and Jsorth- For further information call on or address nearest Baltimore & Ohio Ticket Agent, or B. N. Austin, General 1' ssenger Agent. Chicago, 111. lteduced Kates to Baltimore. $lO Butler t Baltimore and return ( -count odd fellows convention Sep i. mber 21 26-03. via B. & O. R. B.) Tickets on sale September 19th. 20th 1 21st valid for return until Septeni i r 2Sth on payment of fee of 25 cents for validation by Joint-Agent. Rate oi.e dollar less for parties of 25 or more «i iveiling together on going journey, . ; urning separately. Stop overs per i itted at Washington within limit. \pply to W. R. Turner, Ticket Agent I litler for tickets or further information . .1 descriptive phauiplet with map of j K Itimore. ; ;/te goTbeß CinzeN. I Jl.oo per year if paid In advance, otherwise }• -0 wfil be ciiarged. . vovEitrisiNG RATBS— One Inch. < one ttm€ ' f each subsequent Insertion -*0 cents eat b ! Auditor*' and divorce notices Weach; <• x oo ! mors' and administrators' notices «» eat. I ,■ i ray and dissolution notices «S each. Read- In lot'.ces 10 cents a line for llrst and S cents t. each subsequent Insertion. Notices i. iißlocai news items 15 cents * H{*e for ~ .-ii Insertion. Obituaries, cards of thankf 't ..hitions of respect, notices of festivals , fairs. eu\. Inserted at the rate of 5 cents ~ ne, money to accompany the order. Jeven v» Is of pros© make aline. J . .tes for standing cards and Job work on ! * \ '"advertising is due aft«r first Insertion. I all trausifnt advertising must lie paid j \ '"communications Intended for publlca ' t Hln this paper must lie accompanied by , real name of the writer, not for pubiica- II HI bu. a guarantee of good faltli.ana should :i us not later than i'm-sday evening . ath notice" must be accompanied with i .nslble naii.e \i\ CD A VIXT(2 The worßt 1,08 ;iN U iM Al 1 U sib'e spaviu can ' U cured in 45 minutes Lump «■ uts and ringbones just as quick Not 1 .mftil and never has failed. Detailed ln' irtnation about this new method sent fr eto horse owners by T. M CL.DOO, K lozdale, Jefferson Co., Pa The Davis Sewing Hachine for Sale by W. B. Also Pianos and Organs. LEVINTOINS' 122 South Main St. Your money's worth or money back. Men's arid Boys' Spring Clothing. The finest ready-to-wear attire that is made. We have the facilities to search out the best that the market can afford, and it is now ready in a complete Spring array on our floor. Everything that a dressing man can desire for his attire can be found here at a smaller price than he would expect to pay for such smartly tailored garments. Men's Suits and Top Coats 12, #l4, at f7.50, 19, sl6, #lB, #2o, and u} to #25. We show Men's Spring Overcoats which, like all of our attire, could not fit or wear better if they were custom tailored LEVINTONS' Indigestion, Dyspepsia can be cored by YRtbl Try it and if it doesn't help yoo we will pay back yoor money. Johnston's PHARMACY, 106 N. Main St. r *~ r ~ [ TRADE DESIGNS ' "FFL" ' COPYRIGHTS AC. Anyone ieaJlng ■ akeCß «nd description WM quickly uncertain oai opinion froo whether «n Invention u pr..h»blr pAtfifjUblo. C < > REAR OH CAMPBELL'S MACHINE * > V . E. WAYNE ST, * { ) BUTLER, PA- { } THK Bntler Gonntj National Back, Butler Penn, Capital paid in - faoo.ooo.ro Surplus and Profits $180(0000 Jos. Hartman, President; J 'V- Vice President; John Q- Cashier, A. C. Krug, Ass't Cashier. A general banking business transacted. Interest paid on time deposits. Money lianed on approved security. We Invite you to open an account with tl.ta "iMKEOTOKS—Hun. Joseph Hartman, Hon. VV. 8. Waldron, Harry Heasle* H. Mc> Hweenev. C. I*. Collins, I."O. Smith, Leslie P. Hillicit, M. Henshaw.W. H. I.arkln. T. P. MIIHIn. l»r. W. (J. McCandWss. E. M. llredlo, W. J. Marks. J. V. Uttta. A. L. Ueioer.