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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
The Chinese Bill Passes the
House.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The
house met at 10 O'Clock iu continuance
of Wednesdays session and the debate
on the Chinese bill was resumed.
Mr. Richardson expressed his inten-
tion of voting for the bill as measure
Of protection to American labor.
Mr.. Morse based his objection toSthe
bill upon the ground that it would de-
stroy the commerce between the
United States and China He would
vote against the bill as un-democraric,
un-rcpublican and un-American, dam
gerous to us nation, and injurious to
our commerce.
Mr.. Joyce took the floor to state the
grounds why he should vote against
the bill.
Mr. Dunnell based his opposition to
the bill on the provision which sus-
pended the immigration for twenty
years.
Mr.. Orth took up and replied to in
detail the objections pressed by the ad-
vocates of the bill against the unre-
stricted immigration of the Chinese,
and opposed the measure because it
violated a solemn treaty of the govern
ment, and because it made dIscrimina-
tions founded upon race and color.
Mr.. Curtin made an eloquent speech
in favor of the Chinese bill and was
frequently interrupted with applause.
The previous question was ordered
Mr.. Page closed the debate. The
house then rejected, ayes 100, nays
l3I, the amendment offered reducing
the term of suspension of immigration
to ten years, and the bill passed IN the
exact from in which it came from the SEN
ate by vote of ayes 1T, nays 65.
The Pennsylvania members who voted
in the negative on the passage of the
bill were Messrs. Barr, Walker, Ward
and Watson.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

spect. and regard for the rights of all
candidates, hold our nominations we
will be much better protected than any
doubtful law can protect. What Is
needed in our party nominations is for
this kind of men to earl y attend them,
and to see to it that prudent and
proper party friends hold them. There
has been great complaint in many
counties of the State of the unfairness
and cheating at primaries and in con-
ventions, State and county. In this
county of Butler there has been fraud
and improper voting. And, what Is
more remarkable, in the county oil
Crawford, where our system of prima-
ries originated, and where they have
had for years special law something
similar to the one we are discussing,
vet there has been more complaints,
and perhaps more frauds and corrup-
ton, by the actual use Of money at the
primary, than perhaps any other coun-
ty in the State. We state this only as
one case, and not to prejudice the gen.
eral law now offered all parties. We
hope this general statute will have
fair trial, and hope it may do some
good. But our idea of primary or
nomination is that all depends upon
the honor, honesty and fair play, that
always should exist and be practfced
among party friends, or members of
the same party And what we have
here written is with the object of di-
recting attention to this law, and the
oath to be taken, ETC. No one can be
compelled to serve or take such oath,
and no provision is made in the law
for the expenses of the primary, or
convention. These are things that the
different political parties" will have
to attend to. The act expressly pro-
hibits "any expense being put upon
the counties or cities" Who then is
to bear the expenses? The proviso
forbidding any expense to a county or
city would seem to indicate that the
Legislature did not consider the law of
m uch value. But until repealed, or
it's constitutionaIity tested in the
courts, it is binding upon all who as
sumo its duties. All coming COM
mittee meetings will have to make ar
rangements for carrying out the law,
so that the same be made applicable to
all the primaries and conventions to be
held this year for nominating candi-
dates, in all the parties, for the fall
election.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
REMARKS ON ABOVE LAW.

AS we stated last week, the above is
legislating upon new subject, and in
fact upon matter which, among
lawyers and judges, it has been held
the Legislature could not legislate
with any binding force. To state the
matter more plainly ; it is alleged that
the Constitution or laws of no State of
this Union can properly recognize ''po-
litical parties" They treat of general
principles and provide for the election
of all necessary officers for the people ;
and how they shall be e'ected, and
when and where, in spring or fall but
they say nothing as to how they shall
be nominated. All Constitutions and
laws simply provide for legal elections,
presuming that the people would
simply elect, at the regular, legal elec-
ton, such persons for such Offices as
suited them best. They knew nothing
and could know nothing-of the
political parties" that might arise.
They did not contemplate the idea of
"primary elections" or of Several
political parties" All such machinery
and things have arisen since, and are
the works of party and for party man
agement 1t is true, however, that in
the late revised Constitution of this
State the word nomination" is intro
duced, as part of and in the oath Of of
fee that certain elected officers have to
take. Whether this lays foundation
for the act of the last Legislature we
cannot say at present. But by the act,
as above seen, it is made ''lawful," and
made the duties" of the persons who
may consent to hold the primary
elections" meetings." "caucuses," or
conventions, of any party in this coun-
ty, Democrat, Republican, Greenback,
Temperance, or any other that can be
called political, to take an oath "to
perform their duties in accordance with
the laws and constitution of Pennsyl-
vania, and in accordance with the rules
and regulations adopted by the Repub-
lican party Cor Democrat, or as the
case may be) of the county of Butler
for the government of the said primary
election, meeting, caucus, etc. AS
there are no State laws on the subject
Of nominations, or primaries, until this
one, it is difficult to see just how the
persons holding primary, or voting
in political convention, could violate
any such. And as the rules and regu-
lations, for the holding of primaries
and conventions for nominations, are
vague and uncertain, and ever chang
ing, and different as the different
counties of the State, it is difficult to
see how or what the oath to be taken
will apply to. If this law is .consti-
tutional one, then it will require all
parties to have fixed, determined and
certain rules for primaries and conven-
tions for nominating candidates. In
our view we would rather have an
honest man holding the primary of our
party than any protection this law will
give. If honest men, having self re-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

TIE Crawford Journal certainly
puts the editor of the Meadville Re
publican "In hole" as the saying is,
in regard to the nomination of Con-
gressmen in this district The Repub-
lican heretofore has strongly and Bit
terly opposed the denomination of
members representing this district.
Notably was this the case with Col.
Thompson Of this county, who was
nominated and elected in 1876, and
denied denomination in 1878 This
set the precedent, and Col. Dick was
nominated in 1873; end Mr.. Miller,
present member, following in 1880.
For the establishment of this precedent
and practice the Meadville Republican
is perhaps more responsible than any
other. But it now strongly favors re-
nomination, on principle. It's editor
has, it seems, been appointed post-mas-
ter at Meadville, place he has been
wanting for some years, and he now
sees the matter in quite different
light. This is all very natural. But
here is where the bad memory of the
Republican comes in. 1t forgets its
course in 1873 1t is remarkable how
an Office "alters cases." just like "cir-
cumstances" do. But, in case of
such disinterested change of opinion,
it is of the greatest Importance to edi-
tors that they should have what it is
said "fb tellers" should have, good
nlemOru.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

Hon. ANDREW Cook, Of Forest coun-
tv, is announced for the Republican
nomination for Congress in the Twen-
ty-fifth district. He is prominent in
business, identified with the interests
of the district, and belongs to an order
of fine and efficient men. Judge Cook
weighs 22O pounds net, wears twen-
ty-two inch shoe, and possesses a
mental understanding in proportion.
IF nominated he will run like fire in
a cane-break.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

the voter directly or indirectly and
is an unauthorized act of a stranger
on whom the law confers no such
rights. If the defendant in the case
before him, he said, had accepted the
prosecutors vote, he would have been
more properly chargeable with viola
ting the law than by the act for which
he was indicted.
The jury returned verdict of not
guilty and put the cost upon the pros
ecutor. Harrisburg Patriot.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

CARDINAL M'CLosKEY is taking an
active part in the temperance move
ments Of the Catholic Church, regard
ing it as essential in all its objects to
the strength and influence Of Catholic
ism in the United States. His opposi-
tion to the liquor traffic is of power
full character, and he is reported as res
olute in his designs to carry on the
war to the end of securing total absti-
nence in every Catholicin the country.
Success in such work will make the
Cardinal the most distinguished man
in the world.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
TREASURER'S SALES.

All persons interested will take notice that
on Monday, June II, 1882, and each succeed.
ing day until all are sold, there will be offered
at public outcry at the Court House, in the
borough of Butler, by the County Treasurer,
the following lands for taxes entered and re.
turned by collectors, the owners having refused
or neglected to pay said taxes to the collectors
for two or more wears:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
NOTICE..
Meeting of Republican County
Committee.

The members of the Republican
County Committee are requested to
meet in the Arbitration room in the
Court House, at Butler, on Friday
April Tth, at one O'Clock sharp, for the
purpose of fixing time for holding the
primary election ard transacting all
other business that may properly come
before it. 4 full attendance is desired,
A L. CRAIG, Chairman.
March 10, 1882.
The following are the names of the
members composing the present County
Committee
Allegheny tp., James S. Craig.
Adams tp.. Miles Covert.
Brady tp., Conrad Snyder.
Buffalo tp Thomas Douglass.
Butler tp., John Burkhart.
Centre tp., Samuel Irwin.
Cherry tp., J. F. Mccoy.
Clay tp, S. P. Painter.
Clearfeld tp., P. Fennell
Clinton tp., John b. DAVIS.
L. Concord tip, l.. Christy.
Connoquenessing, N. tp., Alex Stewart.
Connoquenessing, s. tp., Jacob Fry.
Cranberry tp., n. B. Duncan.
Donegal tp., J. B. Orbison.
Fairview, E. tp. Thomas Jamison.
Fairview, W. tip, Robert McClung.
Forward tp., Thomas Graham.
Franklin tp., Samuel Moore.
jackson E. tp., Elias R. Boyer.
Jackson w. tp., HI. Weckbecker.
Jefferson tp., VIM. Succop.
Lancaster tp. J. n. Kirker.
Marion tp., VIM. Carson.
Mercer tp., w. w. johnson.
Middlesex tp Samuel Leslie.
Muddycreek tp., Fred Bauder.
Oakland tp., Robert Hamilton.
Parker tp., W. J. Beatty.
Penn tp., Nathan Brown.
Slipperyrock tp Jos. Dougherty.
Summit tp., John Emrick.
Venango tp., J. L. Chambers.
Washington tp., Samuel Smith.
Winfield tp., Casper Freezing.
Worth tp., J. N Moore.
Butler boro, 1st ward, c. Walker.
Butler boro, End ward, A. T. Black,
Centreville borough, c. w. Coulter.
Fairview borough, Thomas Hays.
Kalns City borough, Joseph Thomas.
Millertown borough, ]. B. Showalter.
Petrolia borough, NJ. c. Benedict.
Prospect borough, C. C. Sullivan.
Saxonburg borough, P. Burtner.
Sunbury borough, A. Mechling.
Zelienople borough, A. V. Cunningham.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

Letters of administration having been granted
to the undersigned on the estate of William G.
Shorts, deceased, late of Connoquenessing twp,
Butler county, Pa, all persons knowing them
selves indebted to said estate will please make
immediate payment. and any having claims
against the same will present them duly anthem
ticated for payment. T. P. SHORTS, Ex'r.
Connoquenessing P. o., Butler Co., Pa. I'm
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

WE understand that the Dougal
will case is to be carried to the Su-
preme Court.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

SHOOTING at dog is an expensive
luxury in Washington Sergeant Ma
son gets eight years ia the penitentlary
at hard labor
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

WE regret that several matters for
want of space are crowded out this
week, among them "CentreviHe Items. !"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

The thing desired found at last. Ask
Druggists for Rough on Rats" 1t
clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
bed-bugs l5c. boxes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

THERE were sixty-six witnesses ex-
amined in the David Dougal will case
tried in our Court last week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
Estate of Mary Ward.

Letters testamentary having been granted to
the undersigned on the estate of Mary Ward,
deceased, late of Parker township, Butler Co.,
Pa, all persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will make immediate payment
and those having claims against the sam e will
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
j. ID. HOOVER, Ex'r.
%. North Hope, Butler Co., Pa. I'm
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

Balance in hands of Treasurer 5 127 80
We, the Auditors of Clinton township, hav-
ing examined the account of J. S. Love, Treas
urer of Clinton township and find it as above
stated, and believe it to be correct, this 18th
day of March, 1882.
THOMAS WOOD
GEORGE P. HARVEY, Auditors.
HENRY SEFTON, JR.,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

GEEa week in your own town. Terms and 80
VOooutfit free. Address Ii. HALLETT & Co,
Portland, Maine. mar29ly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
Estate of James McDeavitt.

Letters of administration having been granted
to the undersigned on the estate OF James McDea-
WITT deceased late of Brady township, Butler Co.,
Pa. all persons knowing themselves indebted 10
said estate will please make payment and any
having claims against the same Will present them
duly authenticated for payment.
DANIEL MCDEAVITT, | Aar,,-s.
JN0. A. GLENN,
West Liberty, Butler Co., Pa, 8m
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
Auditors Report

J. H. MILLER,
Treasurer of Butler County, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29

Of Fairview twp, Butler county, Pa, for the
year ending March 13, 1882. Account of Jas.
K. Jackson and Chas. Ellenbarger, Super
visors.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-03-29
Important Boiler Experiment.

PITTsBURG, March 23.-The boiler
test yesterday afternoon at Munhall
Farm, near this city, was a CONSPICUOUS
success. 1t was conducted by D. L.
Lawson and witnessed by a number of
limited States officials. scientists and
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

The meteorological sunmary for the
month Of January, BY E. A. Thomas. Of the
United States Signal Service, stationed It
Dodge City, shows the highest barometer to
have been 80 ,722, on the 2l"; lowest, -
69l, on the 25:h. The highest thermome-
ter. or Temperature, 81, on the 18th, and
zero On the 18Th and l7th. The prevail ing
direction of the wind vas south, and its total
movement $500 miles for the month. The
highest velocity Of the Wind vas recorded On
the 18th, il being north and making A
miller per hour. Saow fell on nine days,
and the depth Of unmslted snow on the
ground at the end Of the month was i've in
ches. There was frost for fourteen days Of
the month.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

To the Editor Of the Times.
The article in the ''Globe" headed "tco
much Office" makes it necessary for ns'e
make some explanation. l am not nor never
was Dspu'y Supt Pub Ins'rucsioa. ~
Deputy Sheriff last year bot have NOT been
.incs Mr.. Hinkel's new term Of once COM
menced. The Editor knew that ] hsd sent
in my resignation o. Clerk Of the Diss'ics
Court when he wrote the article. and pre-
..n,ed my resignation to Judge ssr'ns
yesterday morning. but be asked me to hold
the offls few days longer. I hardly think
any explanation vss necessary - il 10 we'll
known that the Editor Of the Globs tskss
every opportunity to mixepreseot me before
the public. H. p. AYroS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

DODGE CRY LYcEUx.-A meeting for
the purpose Of organizing literary socieiy
in Dodge City was held at the Office OF n.
W. Sutton on Saturday evening, February 4
On motion, r. w. Evans vas elected chair
man and Fred. T. n. Wenie secretary. On
motion, N. B. Klaine, r. W. Evans and
Fred. Wenie were appointed - an executive
committee. o. motion E. II. Borton.
Lloyd Shinn and N. B. Klaine we're ap-
pointed Is COMMITTEES on programme. On
motion. N. W. Sutton, N. B. Klains and d.
NJ. Fro.t were appointed q COMMITTEES "a
draft bylaws for the consideration Of the
a~ocis,ion 1t their next meeting. 1t vas re
solved that the association be known - the
Dodge City Lyceum. The programme vill
consist Of reciiations, lectures, debates. sing.
ing, etc. The FIRST exhibition By the Lyceuu
will be given 10 the Union Church, on Mon
day evening, Feb. 18th. The amusemen
! sili be furnished BY our home talent. 1t i
hop d our citizens generally will attend and
encourage commendable enterprise.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09
The THEArKr.-Willi.m.' Thea,er Co.

The THEArRE.-Williams' Theater Co.
is playing 70 good audiences this week in
Opera House. The character OF
the company u excellent, and With abilities
above the average travelling troupes. Mr..
and Mrs. Williams are splendid performers,
and elici, hearty applause and warm appro-
baton. Mr.. Robinson. the comic delinea-
tor and facial contortion ist, is . chip Of the
old block, being . son Of the famous show
man, Yankee Robinson. He is young man
and has the talent 10 win distinction in the
role of comedian. The entire force Of the
company is splendid, each member perform
ing his or her part with ability and to the
satisfaction Of appreciative audiences. The
fine stage scenery lends . pleasant effect to
the performances. and these gratifying ex-
hibitions is aaording our citizens source Of
recreation and pleasure. The performances
will be continued three nights more.
Last night, in the character Of josh Whit.
comb, Mr.. Robinson exceeded our expecta.
tons. His Yankee character 10 Inimitable.
He exhibited the drolless specimen Of tbs
down-eas,er, and kept the house in . contin'
ual roar Of laughter. Robinson is immense
Tonight that sterling drama Uncle Tom
Cabin will be presented. Thi' company hsi
the ability to make . splendid rendition o
this historical and thrilling play, and "
have no doubt . crowded house will gree
their efforts in the famous characters.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

SPEAREvILLE TOWNSHIP. following
ticket vss elected in Spesreville township:
Trusee-Petsr n. Incl. Jus:ices oil tbs
Peace-H. n. CLARK, and John Fesrief.
Treasurer-Geo. Hall. Clerk p. J. UPp.
Con.sable-J. d. Vandermark and Jesss
Msydole.
Road Oveseer-H. B. Van Voorhis.
There we're l01 votes polied.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

Our local Vennos furnishes the follosipG
short rules for telling whether il 10 going to
rain or snow. He says that when the sind
.hifts from west To north and from north to
east, it vill rain In len than for'y-eishs
hours, no matter how cold il may b. Second
when the wind shifts from vest TO sou;h and
from south 10 east, there will be . snow
storm. and although il may b warm. the
temperature will suddenly iall.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

One Of the meansst men in exist ence 10 .
pro- porous Kentucky farmer. 1t had long
been his custom, vheosvsr he had letter
to write, to drop into the b'nk where be
kept his account and borrow = sheet OF paper
Having finished the letter he would ask the
cashier To put i, in an envelope and direct it
foe him, and then carry tito the postofhcs
him.eh. The frequeat repetition Of this
performance seemed in itseIf . tribe email.
bu. the cashiers Indignation can be imagined
whom he learned that the farmer never
stamped biz letter.. knowing that the post
m.s.er, recognised the cashiers handwriting
and the banks nsms in the corner, would
courteously prepay them and send the bill
10 the bank.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

A farmer named VIM. Smith, living near
Great Bend. went out day or two ago to
iced his sock. He was smoking his pips
at the time and the wind blew some Of the
sparks among the hay. By hard work he
saved the stock, bot the hay, fodder and Ill
the ouibuildinsr, were burned. His loss ii J
amount to several hundred dollars.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

the TOWNSHIP ELrcrIox.-The follow
ing 10 the result Of the election for township
oficers in Dodge township.
rfus,ee-Otto Muller 1856
l. ". Jones 1877
Justices of the Peace-N. B. Klaine, 263
R. G. Cook, l53
E H. Bortoo, l1S
A. 7. Burke, "A
Treasurer Gslland SOL, ecs'tesings
CIesk-L. G. Hartman 3l4, scattering D
sbles-O. A. Bond, IA
c. E. Chapman, ~
David Morrow, 81
Jo. E. McAdAns 81
Che. Todd, "a
Road Oyefseer-Wm. Wilkinsoo lSS
Wm. 6tafes, ll9
Two Ju.ticss Of The Psaoe and two Con
stables we're elected.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09
spEAREvILLE DoINos.

AT the township elecfioa the whole
number Of votes cat ~ l0l, Potsf Iuel,
vas elected Trustee, BY Il majority ovss
Josiah TsyIor. The following candidates
for Juseics Of the Peace received the follow
ing votss. T. B. Stewart 40. J. Ferrier 81,
H NJ. CLARK 70. George Hall. Treasurer; p.
J. Upp. Clerk; Jesis Asdols and J. D.
vsadernsrk. eoost.blss; we're elected With
out IN effort they having no eouPesi'ors II.
B. Van Voorhis vss excited fosd ovssssss
By about 30 majority. Ths victory w.
easily vos shoash politics rus high through
out the entire day.
r. W. Tarbox and brother, ere hone
from their shssp rs.ches On The Cinaron,
tbsy report their shssP doiss yell
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

The young ladies Of New York and other
Ea.,srn citiss are complaining ofths electric
light % the grounds that 1t puts them in The
wrong light. In the mysteries ofthsfenals
toilet preparations known - rougs and
powder are used, which. When Pot On arts
ticslIy and properly toned down, produce .
pleaeiss e6ec,, bot under the rays ofths sIse.
tric light these compound assums soft Of
ehss.ly hus, and instead Of looking like .
blooming beauty the youns woman looks
like IN aninsisd corpse. This i not only
I'd, bu, i also svkvsrd. II there ~ -
Other kind Of light doubtless IL would b
within The sourcs Of female skill 10 hx ths
coun.epancs 70 that il would suit the slse.
,sic light, bot unfortunately. there are other
lisht dat have 70 BE- considered. 1t 10 lncky
that this modern illuminasoR ID mainly oul
Of doors, ct present, and veil will 81 ove'
shs di6culty, but the matter Is getting vo'''
svssy day, o. rather every night, for ths ~
illunisssoe Is bsise introduced into u
opera housss and halls. and The yeasG 70
- vhe 6zss hesself for The soh nys ssga'
~ nay 6sa The slsctrie Light rsvsaliag "
sssssas Of hsr toilss 70 several hundssdb o
b. adnir&a
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

NJ old school scrip Of the Dodge. C"y
d;.t,,ct. is .tsndins out. The financial ahairs
of the distric, are in good condition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-02-09

.Aonors are easy" A ke"tncky wn sHS
house has lately issued "oarnsld CA'en'
d.r" to herald forth the virtues oil she't
br.ud of sudden death.