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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

The defeat of those who favored
a three and half per cent, funding
operation was due, according to a
blunt Congressman, to the following
consideration:
"If we had passed three and half
per cent, bill the bankers all over the
world would have made syndicate
with our own financial dabblers, put
a premium upon the bonds, stolen all
the profits, and left the investor worse
off than he is now"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

Let the poor sufferers from female
complaints take courage and rejoice
that painless remedy has been found
We refer to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. 1t is prepared at
233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass,
Send to Mrs. Pinkham for pamphlets.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Cured Of Drinking.

"a young friend of mine was cured of an in
satiable thirst for liquor, which had so pros
trated him that he was unable to do any busi-
ness. He was entirely cured by the use of Hop
Bitters. 1t allayed all that burning thirst
took away the appetite for liquor; made his
nerves steady, and he has renamed sober and
steady man for more than two years, and has no
desire to return to his cups; know of num-
ber of others that have been cured of drinking
by it."-From leading K. r. Official, Chicago,
Ill-Tfmes
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
A bulletin Just issued from the ceT

"A bulletin just issued from the CEN
sus Office gives some rather surprising
but gratifying returns of the silk in
dustry in the United States. The
total silk production for the last fiscal
year appears to be $40, ,975,258. The
summary of finished goods includes
sewing silk, machine twist, floss silk,
dress goods, satins, millinery silks,
handkerchiefs, ribbons, laces, braids,
bindings, fringings, dress trimmings,
etc. Upward of thirty thousand hands
are stated to have been employed in
this branch of industry.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
We have had accounts rece

We have had accounts recently of
a marriage on the ice and marriage
by telegraph-the minister in the lat
ter case being at one end of the wire,
while the bride and groom were at the
other Marriage by telephone is au-
other modern fashion; and in summer
marriage in balloon is sometimes re-
sorted to. Such performances do not
give the impression of an overwhelm-
ing sense of ofsolemnity on the part of the
people thus married. But it is to be
observed that there are preachers and
magistrates willing to turn the cere-
monv into a sensation.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
A $1,000 Biblical Prize.

We have received RuAedge's Monthiy for
March and find it an entertaining little Maga-
zine. Its publishers offer the following easy
way for some one to make $40:
To the person telling us how many times
the word Jerusalem" is found in the New
Testament Scriptures, by March 10th, 1881, we
will give $40 in gold a prize. The money
will be forwarded to the winner March 10,
1881. Those who try for the prize must send
10 cents with their answer, for which they will
receive the April number of the Monthly, a
handsome Magazine of SO pages, in which will
be published the name and address of the win
ner of the prize, with the correct answer there
TO-. In writing to us please say you saw this
notice in the Butler CITIZEN. Address, RUT-
LEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Easton, Pa.
feb23-3t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

-Juge Black is stickler for State
rights but he admits that the States
are unable to deal effectively with the
questions arising out of the prosecu-
ton of interstate commerce. To pro-
tect the people against the railroad
companies it is necessary that the
Federal Government should interpose
its authority.
In the Legislatures of many of the
Safes, just now, resolutions of SYM
pathy with the Irish are being pressed
and passed, few members caring to
risk votes at home by opposing them.
This sort of thing would be amusing,
if it were not so out of place, Our
Legislators were elected for quite
a1ether purpose, and have plenty of
legitimate business to attend to.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Wanted

Every buyer of Dry Goods and Car
pets to know that Ritter & Ralston
carry the largest stock of the above
goods in this part of the State. and
sell them at much lower prices than
they can be bought elsewhere
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
DEATHS.


GOEBEL-In Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Feb.
23d, 1881, Willie c. G)ebel, son of Charles and
Hannah Goebel, aged 3'years and days.
ALLEN-On Feb 11th, 1881, at Brownsville,
Pa, Ellie, infant daughter of Niccol and Nam
cy Allen, aged 10 months and 6 days.
Farewell, dear babe, farewell,
With tears we say adieu,
Thou hast been called to go,
And all must follow you
Oh, may we live that when we die,
Our death may be like hers
We, with the help of God alone,
Can reach the golden cline. E.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
vi A Rk ED.

WOLFORD-CARTWR Feb. %,
1881, at Brady's Bend, at the residence of Ihos.
Butler, the brides uncle, by Rev. Wm. White
Wilson, Miller Wolford, of Milierstown, and
Miss Annie B. Cartwright of Brady's Bend.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

All kinds of grain for which | will pay th,
highest market price in cash at my mill.
GEO. REIBER,
Nov. 8, 1880. Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
For sale! For Sale! For Sale

One thousand bushels of Corn in
the ear at the store of
A. TRoUTMAN's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

Received Received Received
New Embroderies New Embroi-
deries One of the choicest lines ever
shown. Please call and examine, at
A. TRoUTMAN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
The folIowinp is said tn he ,

The following is said to be an in.
fallible remedy for both smallpox and
scarlet fever. Sulphate of zinc, one
grain foxglove (digltalis,) one grain
half a teaspoonful Of sugar; mix with
two tablespoonfuls of water When
thoroughly mixed add four ounces OF
water Take spoonful every hour.
The disease will disappear in twelve
hours. For children, sm Her doses
should be given, according to their age
"A dispatch few days ago told
how a train was showed up ON the
Kansas Pacific railroad and the two
hundred delayed travellers had but lit
tie fuel and no whisky A more
frighttul picture of suffering has not
been depicted this winter And what
made it more terrible was the fact that
it was impossible to exchange the lit
tie fuel they had for whisky.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

The advisability of having immedi-
ate and absolute control of telegraphic
facilities in certain emergencies has led
to the leasing of telegraph wires by
newspapers. The London Times has
some short ones the New York Tri-
bune has wire between New York
and Washington the leading papers
of Cincinnati are similarly connected
with Washington; and recent by the
Chicago Inter Ocean has taken what
is probably the longest wire leased by
any newspaper, connecting its editori
al rooms with its news bureau in
Washington. All messages are sent
direct, the paper having exclusive ust
of the wire and employing its OWE
operators.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Having given Ely's Cream Balm

Having given Ely's Cream Balm
a trial, ] advise those suffering from Catarrh to
lay other remedies aside. believe it to be the
only remedy that will cure this terrible disease,
from which have been a sufferer for 20 years
The Balm is doing wonders for me. l have
used everything advertised but have never
found its equal. Charles Garrabrant, Dealer
in Boots and Shoes, SS5 Broad ST., Newark, n.
J.-See Adv't.
Best on Record | believe Elys Cream
Balm the best preparation for Catarrh now on
record. My patrons all speak well of it.
have sold one hundred and forty y-four bottles in
less than five months. | ordered an other gross
week ago, and have sold twenty-one bottles
from the second gross. 1t sells upon its merits.
John ii. Phelps, Druggist, Scranton, Pa. Jan.
% 1S9n
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

"A bill has ben introduced to change
the time for the assembling of Congress
from December to November, to give
more chance to get through the public
business without extra sessions. The
change that is most needed at the Cap
itol is less political talk and more prac-
tical work.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Light CoIored French (heviots

Light Percales, Light Prints Early
Spring Goods of all kinds, at
RITTER & RALsToN's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Local and General. J..

Agents Wanted-Stinson & Co.
White Oak Springs-Select School.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

''How do you manage" said lady to he
friend, 40 appear so happy and good naturec
all the time" 81 always have Parkers Gin
ger Tonic handy" was the reply, 'and thu
easily keep myself and family in good health
When | am well | always feel good natured.
Rerd about il in another column
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

The shares of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railway
purchased by Jay Gould & Co. were
paid for at the rate of about $75
per share, the total price paid being not
less than $500, ,O00-a reasonably
good-sized financial transaction, all will
admit
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
FEEBRU AIRY LIST. 1881
DIES, PLEASE CALL-IT WILL PAY YOU
Surplus Stock Must be Trimmed Livery Department
Half Their Cost!
We MENTION A FEW OF THE ATTRACTIVE BARGAINS!

Our entire stock Fine Fancy Mixed Brucade Silks
and SatinS. offered at $3.50 yard.
Small lot Pearl Colored Silks. slightly damaged,
at 25 cents.
Very large lot Black and White Stripe and Fancy
Summer Silks at 39ts, 45 and soc.
Small lot Heavy Gr0s Grain Salmon Colored Silks
AT Csc, worth Sl.25-clean, perfect goods
One lot Black Pekin Stripes at 60 cents-nice
quallty-value. 81 yard.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
New Advertisements.

mYYrc DADED ma be found on file at Geo
hid L AI En p kHwell & Co.'S Newspaper
Advertising Bureau 90 Spruce St where I'd ert sing
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

CEEa week in your own town. Terms and So
Voooutft free. Address III. HALLErT s. Co..
Portland, Maine.
E Advertise in the CITIZEN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Ats Cents. 20 Yards for 81
The defeat of those who favo

Good CaIicOes, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

Agent. Al Park Row (Times Building), New
York. is authorized to contract for advertise
ments in the CITIZEN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02

Carpets.
We have now in stock full line of
all the new styles of Carp- S, Oil
Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, &c. 1t will
pay you to call and examine our goods
and prices, at
RITTER Il RALSToN's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-03-02
Monday Morning, at 9 O'clock,

will be offered entire stock Fine Brocade silk Vel
vets at 81 80 TO s., former price, 81 20 to S. Those
first will secure the choice.
Fancy Plaid and Brocade Circassan Silks at 75
cents, on counter-not all silk, but an extra bar
gain.
Dress Goods Bargains from 15c to 81 5o-too great
variety of reductions to enumerate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
Refarmer Crushea-

8. F. Report: He said he belonged to the
Grayback-Labor party. He looked as if
the grayback portion of the statement was
true, but his appearance belied the labor
part. He was a worker for purity in poll
tics and the abolition of the spoils system.
The officer testified that the reformer was
in the habit Of sleeping on doorsteps, and
that he carried his boarding house in his
pockets. in the shape of scraps Of bread
and meat. May it please your Honor"
said the defendant, II am a philanthropy
list. l devote myself to the good of man
kind in preaching the publication Of our
political system, and have no time to de-
vote to vulgar labor" when you get to
the House of Correction" said His Honor,
''you will be furnished with sufficient soap
and water to enable you to purify your
personal system. Water Is no object to
municipality, and the Board of Super
visors failed to cut down the estimate Of
soap in public institutions" And the
philanthropist vent below to await the ar
Of the Black Maria.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
WHAT A FALL!

What a fall, my countrymen, when the
Republican party Of New York descended
from Conkling to Lapham. Whatever
bis faults and shortcomings, Roscoe
Conkling is one of the great men OF the
nineteenth century. He has hardly had
a peer in the United States Senate. Lap
ham is a stick; a man who has lived
nearly sixty years without making any
a know him beyond the narrow limits
OF his own immediate neighborhood. He
began to acquire a very little knowledge
OF the law by absorption after passing
the age Of forty. A hide toughened and
thickenad by forty years never absorbs
anything in large quantities. Nor has
he ever devoted 4nuch attention to the
practice Of the profession which he
Jumped at the advanced age OF forty.
A greater part of his time has been oc-
cupied in raising rutabagas and Spring
wheat. And this is the sort of man
who has been chosen by the supporters
of the Administration to succeed the
gifted, brilliant Conkling. A pigmy in
the place OF a giant
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
INSANITY AS 4 DEFENSE.

We have no doubt that some insane
persons have been executed, while many
murderers have escaped the prescribed
penalty for their crime on account Of the
erroneous conclusions of the jury that
they were not in their right mind. 1t
seems barbarous and cruel to hang an in
sane person; but, on the other hand, de-
lusiye defenses ought not to be allowed to
prevail in capital cases. One great step
against the liability toerror on either side
OF this solemn question is practicable,
and that is that a prisoner who is acquit-
ted OF murder upon the ground of insan-
ity shall remain a prisoner for the term of
his natural life. 1t seems to us that a
proper regard to the safety of human life
imperatively demands this change in the
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
Terrible Experience.

The Leadyille Democrat says: Purity
Of life is the highest evidence Of Chris
tianity and civilization. OF course, with
such a population as we have in new min
ing countries, there is necessarily much
immortality. But still the enlightened
Christianized and civilized influences are
just as valuable as they are in the most re-
fined centers OF the universe. When men
take impure women to their bosoms, to
their homes and hearts, need they expect
other than the consequences Of IL. and 1t
is but justice. The number Of instances
of this sort Of life in this region is simply
appalling. There are 0 number OF terri
well calculated to sap the confidence Of
men in mankind.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
ALARmsNG CONDITION OF THE
PRESIDENT.

The telegraph brings the painful intel
l;Oence that a sudden turn for the worse
has occurred in the condition Of the
President. He was yesterday seized with
n violent chill, and all OF his symptoms
are such as to awaken the deepest anxiety
regarding his recovery. Doctors Hamil-
ton and Agnew, the consulting physi-
clans. were summoned from New York
bv ~special train. This circumstapce
alone is sufficient to excite the greatest
alarm in the minds of all. The fear that
blood poisoning may have set in is limited
at in the dispatches. Pyaemia, the tech
meal name for blood poisoning, is invari-
ably fatal. The stoppage OF the pus and
the chill are both strong symptoms OF
this terrible disease. Yet it is to be con-
sidered that be is in a malsrial country,
and may have been taken with malarial
fever. The lowering Of the temperature
and pulse at a later hour would seem to
inspire the hope that nothing worse had
befallen him. Should it turn out to be
the latter disease, the physicians ought
to be able to handle it without
much difficulty or necessarily serious
consequences. But there can be no ques-
ton that the condition OF the dis
tinguished sufferer is deemed extremely
critical, and the widest alarm is sure to
exist in the minds OF the people until
further authentic information is furnished
regarding the status OF the case. Let
us fervently hope that the news from the
Executive Mansion may record the well
come fact that the crisis has been passed
and that the President is once more IN
the way Of speedy recovery. The coun-
try will await further intelligence with
the ~profoundest anxiety.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES.
The Mount POtOsi EIectiOn-Investi-
eating the Charges Against Mint
superintendent Dodge-A Row ON
ShipbOard.
Especial to the SENTINEL

SAN Francisco, July 23.-Judge Sulli-
van has fixed August s as the date for
holding the new election of the Mount Po-
tosi Company.
The commission to investigate the
charges preferred by Congressman Page
against Henry L. Dodge, Superintendent
of the Mint, held their first meeting to-
day at the Palace Hotel. The commission
is composed of Alex. Ramsey, ex-Secretary
of War, Ex-Governor Thos. l.. Young of
Ohio, and ex-Congressman Houghton of
the Fourth District of this State. They
decided to hold open sessions and allow
both sides to be represented by counsel if
The commission visited the Mint
to-day, and will begin the investigation on
Monday next.
from New York, reports that two or three
board in which the mate was killed and
the second mate badly wounded. No par
ticulars.
In the case of Mayor Kalloch, Auditor
Dunn and City and County Attorney
49, ply HSNdcOd u 0AAul ucSiCCt Va duty
while acting as the New City Hall Com
missioners, Judge freedom rendered a de-
cision to-day sustaining the demurrer OF
the defendants.
VIRGINIA, July 23.-The pumps are in
place at the 300 station of the Union
shaft and the pump column is now being
lowered into position.
To-day a drill hole was started west from
the 300 station Of the joint Sierra Ne
vada and Union Con. winze. If too much
water is not found a drift will be started to
meet that going out from 2,70o station OF
the Union shaft.
The hydraulic pumps work well at two
strokes per minute. The contract calls for
raising 1000 gallons per minute, which will
necessitate five Or six strokes.
The Alta will sink q stump Is feet at the
2,150 station and start a drift east for the
vein,
SAN Francisco, July pa dispatch
from Walla Walla, Washington Territory,
says: The town of Hanford nearly burned
down to-day. Several Of the most valuable
blocks In town were destroyed. Loss not
definitely known, but large.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
Isoapssone I'm Food.

soapstons Is o very extensively used
for the a~dultsration Of many articles Of
food. In places in the East. at the soap
stone quarries, are large mills. at which
the stone is ground as fine as -four. when 1t
is barreled and sent everywhere through
out the United States, to be used in adul-
terating articles of food. The detection OF
adulteration with soapstone in candies, SUI
gar and butter is not at all difficult. Dis
solve the suspected candy or sugar; the In
soluble mineral will remain. Burn a sam
pie Of suspected -four; an excess of ash
will betray the cheat. Melting and filter
ing will do the same for suspected lard
or butter.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24

limit when O'Copnor rode through town
with a Winchester rife and two revolvers,
everybody. A vigilance COM
mittee caught him in his own saloon and
hung him in the old slaughterhouse.
Congratulations 30 the Spartan
Band.
NEW YORK, July 23.-Yesterday after
noon, when Conkling received a dispatch
announcing the election of Lapham at Al
bany, he Immediately sent the following
dispatch:
NEW York, July %, 1ss1-10 A. N.
James Armstrong, Member OF the Assem-
bly,, Albany:
The heroic constancy of the Spartan
band which so long has stood out for
principle and truth las my deepest graft
tude and admiration. Born down by the
abhorrent and forbidden forces, and
agencies which never before had sway in
the Republican party, the memory OF their
courage and manhood will long live IN the
highest honor. The near future will vim
dictate their wisdom and crown them with
approval. Please ask all for me to receive
my grateful acknowledgment.
(Signed) Roscoe CoNKLISG.
More
LITTLE Rock, July 22.-There is more
trouble in Perry county. J. I. w. Math-
ews, editor of the Times, who was ordered
to leave and did so, but returned in defiance
Of the threats Of the outlaws, was assassi-
mated last night in a cowardly manner
Eighteen buckshot took effect in his lett
side. He and his clerk had just gone to a
VOL for matar Tha man Whn shOt him
was seen, but not recognized. Judge-Harris
has also been ordered to leave the county.
A Construction Train Wrecked.
ST. LOUIS, July 23.-The Republicans
Dallas special says: News reached here last
night that a construction train was
wrecked yesterday afternoon about 400
miles west of this city, on the Texas Pa
ciic road. Three men were killed out
right and five wounded. Two of the latter
will probably die. No names given.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
Martin white.

July 16.-Are now up $50 feet in the up
raise in a very favorable ground for ore,
the formation being very much like that
around the old White chamber. This will
probably prove a continuation Of the old
White aud Clay chambers. The water con-
tinues to run freely, but has, l think,
drained off q little. We still have quite q
respectable stream running through town.
! can, of course. do little to open up this
mine, but a short time will enable US to
make connection with the old mine. and
with good ventilation we will be able to
do some telling work.
II. SwEETAPPLE, Supt.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-24
TRICKS WITH THE TELEPHONE.
How Jim Flood Was Caught, and
How He subsequently Was Re.
uanDnd-


They were a party of sm~artly-dressed
in the Occidental Restaurant, and all Of
them inclined to be communicative.
"Say, have you heard that story about
Floods telephone?" said one.
ono; let's nave it,"
"Well, wait till l finish this fricandeau.
Now, all listening You see these tele-
phone wires can't be connected like ordin-
airy telegraph Il don't understand the
principle myself, but at any rate in order
to steal a message you've got to cut the
wires and connect with both ends. That's
what they did with Floods and they fol-
lowed up his orders to his brokers until
they were a good way ahead"
"Who did?"
"Well, never mind that. Wait till I'm
through with the story. Presently old
Flood discovered that when he gave his
broker orders by telephone to buy, other
parties got in considerably ahead OF him.
He investigated, and it was just the same
when he ordered a sale. Did he quit then ?
Oh, no he just hired a man to look after
that wire, and the detective traced it to
where il was cut in the middle, and the
two ends brought down into q certain
| place, so that every message had to be
transmitted twice each way"
We'll, what could he do about it?"
swat and you'll see don't be impa-
| tient. He just heeled that fellow to say
nothing about it, and, privately, he gave
his broker orders to reverse all instruc-
tons. For instance, il he ordered 30
Mexican bought, to sell t."
We'll, Of course, it wasn't long until
he got his money back"
"Of course not, and all the smart
| Alexis had besides"
Is that SO? Who told your"
"He did himself but don't you give it
away"