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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
The Congress Nomination.

Az stated last week the Congress
sional Conferees Of this district meet
in this place on tomorrow, Thursday
evening. This will be the third meeting,
one in each of the three counties. A
first meeting was delayed in order to
accommodate Mr.. Miller, one of the
candidates, who was in Congress, and
which body did not adjourn until near
the middle of August. While it is
time that nomination should now or
soon be made. yet the same difficulty
is existing in this as in other districts
of this State, and no district nomina-
tions have as yet been made in them.
This difficulty arises mainly from the
fact that the rights of counties to
present nominations are not duly re-
spected. Where county of district
is entitled to a nomination by turn,
and by the rule heretofore practiced
in the district, it is a very delicate
matter to ask that county to give
away its right to another. 1t is ad-
mitted on all hands that Butler county
has the best, if not a clear right, to
the present nomination now pending.
Our people know this, and emphatical-
ly insist on our right being granted.
They urge that it cannot and should
not be yielded. And hence they
stand very unitedly up to the support
of the candidate they have presented
to the district Conference. 1t is not
question of personal, but of county
right. At the same time they have
presented candidate in the person of
Mr.. McJunkin whom all admit to be
well qualified, in every respect. Why
then is there delay in not according to
this county her right? 1t is natural
for men to want to go to Congress, or
to keep in Congress, but when district
is composed of counties equal, or nearly
so, the only safe way is to accord each
its rights. A refusal of this is more
likely to endanger success than any
thing else. We have heretofore, in
frank and generous spirit, referred to
the arguments urged in behalf of tie
candidates presented by each of the
other counties, Dr. Roberts of Craw-
ford and Mr.. Miller of Mercer, but as
this is a matter of right on the part of
this county, and as our people insist
on its being maintained, we now ap-
peal to their sense Of justice, and have
hopes that the Conference that meets
tomorrow will not adjourn until our
right ia duly recognized.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
Railroad PROGRESS.

The laying of the rail on the Pitts
burgh & Western road is complete as
far down the Connoquenessing as
Renfrew, distance of five miles from
this place. On Monday of this week
the first passenger cars were put upon
the track Visitors to our Fair are
now being carried there on the road
from this place Within month or
two it is expected to have the road
completed to the point near Evans
burg, where it connects with the part
already made, and which will give a
through and shorter line to Pittsburgh
Work on the connecting link of the
S. & A. read has commenced at all
points, from here to New Hope, and
is being pushed with extraordinary
rapidity. A large number of work
men are employed. The principal cut
is about the center OF Clay twp, on
the Mccall and adjoining farms. 1t
should be mentioned In connection
with the making of this road that the
contractor reserves the right to settle
all claims for work, materials, ETC., be-
fore settling with the sub-contractors.
And that also should any whiskey be
sold or brought upon the work, the
engineer has authority to discharge
persons SO offending. These were
needed reforms in railroad making.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
Hop BitteTs are the Purest and
Best iSitfeTs Ever Made:

They are compounded from Hops,
Malt, Buchu, Mandrake and Dandelion,
the Oldest, best, and most valuable
medicines in the world and contain all
the best and most curative properties
of all other remedies, being the greatest
Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and
Life and Health Restoring Agent on
earth. No disease or i'll health can
possibly long exist where these Bitters
are used, so varied and perfect are
their operations.
They give new life and vigor to the
aged and infrm. To all whose en-
ployments cause irregularity of the
bowels or urinary organs, or who res
quire an Appetizer, Tome and mild
Stimulant, Hop Btters are invaluable,
being highly curative, tonic and stimu-
lating, without intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or
symptoms are, what the disease or all
ment is, use Hop Bitters. Don't wait
until you are sick, but if you only feel
bad or miserable, use Hop Btters at
once. 1t may save your life. Hun
dreds have been saved by so doing.
$500 will be paid for case they will
not cure or help.
Do not suffer or let your friends
suffer, but use and urge them to use
Hop Bitters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile,
druggcd, drunken nostrum, but the
Purest and Best Medicine ever made
the 'Invalid's Friend and Hope and
no person or family should be without
them. Try the Bitters to-day.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

GEN. BEAVER and some of the
candidates on the State ticket with
him. and Coils. McMichael and Duff,
on the Independent Republican State
ticket, are all expected in town today,
Wednesday. Two meetings will be
held in the evcning-one on each side
and all can have their choice at
hearing the speakers and the speeches.
We hope that good order and friendly
bearing will prevail. Open, free and
fair discussion, is always good 1t is
only when reason is not permitted to
combat error or wrong that harm Is
done. Ii the weather is favorable We
anticipate large meetings and lively
time.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

CONGRESSMAN RUSSELL, of Mass.-
chusetts, and member of the Con-
gressional Campaign Committee, has
sent to Hubbell his protest against the
second assessment circular recently ad-
dressed to Government employees. Mr..
Russell takes the true ground on this
question when he affirms that all mem.
bers of the party should stand on the
same footing, whether ofliceholder or
private citizen. All are equally under
obligation to support the party that
has done so much for this country. A
man employed by the Government at
given salary owes the country no
more and no less than he would if EN-.
ployed by private citizen. The Gov
ernment employe is supposed to earn
his wages just as fairly in once case as
in the other To he harrassed and an
noyed and importuned to contribute a
certain percentage of his income for
party purposes, is en- outrage that
honest public sentiment condemns
Clerks in the various departments are
now said to be visited at their desk to
secure the contribution they have de-
clined to send in. Yet all this is de.
Tended as voluntary" 1t is voluntary
simply in the sense that the employees
choose to comply rather than run the
risk OF the consequences following q
refusal to contribute.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
RIaiup.s Victory.

The "plumed knight" OF Maine has
achieved grand victory by the cleo
ton of the Republican State ticket
four Congressman and both branches
of the Legislature. 1t was a fatefui
struggle for Blaine. He had to enter
it almost single-handed. for those
welding the power of the Republican
party gave him no aid and hoped fol-
his defeat; but two weeks ago "the
leader of leaders" threw himself into
the eddy of battle, and changed its
current from defeat to victory.
Had Blaine been defeated yesterday
in Maine, it would have been pro-
claimed by every machine Stalwart as
his final discontinue, and he would
have disappeared from the list of great
factors for 1884. The chief obstacle to
Stalwart control of the Republican
party would have been removed, and
Cameron would haye brcathed more
freely as he proffered Pennsylvania to
Arthur for the succession. But Blaine
has, by his eloqueDce and the popular
enthusiasm his leadership inspires, re-
deemed his State to his party, just
when the States of Arthur and Came
ron are likely to be lost, regardless OF
their patronage and power and Blaine
comes before the country again with the
highest commendation of his people as
the chieftain of the popular host.
Hubbell's corruption fund was not
scattered around in Maine; Arthur
did not counsel with Blaine how the
party might be saved in the State !
Cameron did not arouse the Tariff men
and demand their subscriptions to
save protection, although Blaine made
it the paramount issue in the battle !;
Chandler cruised along the coast on
his junketing tour, but promised no
eight-hour labor decision to delude
Labor votes to turn the trembling
scale; Grant had no words of cheer
for the Republicans of the Pine Tree
State; Conkling had no inspiration to
give to his fellow Stalwarts to re-
deem an important battle-ground, and
the administration organs bristled
Win pTeulCIiOuS vi Dldiuo . w ohiO"
but the Republican people made it
their battle, and they have proved
how honest Republican victories may
be won by honest leaders and honest
issues.
Three.fourths of the Republicans of
Pennsylvania will heartily rejoice
over Blaine's grand victory, while
one-fourth, embracing the Boss ma
chine leaders, pensioners and expec-
tants, who have twice betrayed Blaine
in National Conventions, will tremble
at this triumph of the Republican
leader of the people They will see
fresh admonition to the Blaine and
Garfield men of Pennsylvania not to
surrender the Republican power of the
State to those who have deded Re
publican sentiment and who hate
Blaine because the masses of the Re-
publicans love him. 1t is victory
FOR the Republican people not only in
Maine, but a victory that will be felt
in every Boss-ridden State and it
will inspire the revolutionists against
machine despotism to strike their
sturdiest blows for the Republican
SIN that recognizes government of
The people, by the people and for
he people" ."-Phiiadelphia Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
BUTLER. Sept. Is. 1882

BUTLER, Sept. Is, 1882.
EpIToRs CITIZEN Il feel like com
municating through the columns oi
your valuable paper, and will with
your permission) write few lines for
your readers, if you shall judge ii
worthy place in your useful and well
managed journal. | am here on a
general visit to my surviving friends
of kindred and other friends, as arc
yours also. l have been absent this
many years from this, the county OF
my birth and early life. Fifty-two
years have come and gone since |
visited in Old Butler / see many
changes-many improvements, and
useful changes, | scarcely can real
ize or understand. But, 'time flies,
man dies" "Time returneth not"
In the fall of eighteen hundred and
thirty, l left Butler. county seat of
your now prosperous and wealthy
county, in minerals, oil, coal and all
other staples, that go to make up a
great future Having been born some
twelve miles north of this place, with
in the oounty's limits, | still take in
terest in its welfare in every respect.
/ am not going to write homily, but
simply state something's that are to me
as "green spots on memories waste, ]"
an =" Oasis on the Desert of life" |
find very few Of the old Pioneers of
Butler county now living, and they
enjoying a favor beyond the promise of
Three score and ten." | find many
of their decendents, from whom | learn
much history of those "gone over the
River" some pleasing 50 ne other
wise. / visited a Dephew's family in
Venango county. | found them COM
fortably situated, a happy family. l
have been called on by Mr.. A. P.
Glenn of Butler, whose father | knew
when a boy, and enjoyed his visit to
great advantage. Truly | enjoy the
company of all the citizens of town and
country, male and female, with whom
have met. Particularly Charles
Duffy, son of Peter Duffy, Esq, of
Butler, from whom / got copy of
the first papers published in the
county. One Of these contained my
mothers obituary notice. Gen. John
n. Purviance, and Campbell his broth
or, Wm. Campbell and Gilmore his
brother; with the last mentioned four
/ went to school in the Old Stone
Academy, long time ago have
found friendships greeting from all
with whom it, has been my privilege
TO meet.
| must now close this brief sketch
of my visit to my Old Home, Butler
returning my grateful thanks to the
good people thereof, for the kind re-
ception | have met from all.
ANDERSON MCPHERRIN.
job Work done at reasonable rate
at this office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
isltOrs.

Mr.. Anderson McPherrin, of Iowa,
is now on visit to his aged sister
living here, the widow Sullivan. Mr..
McPherrin left this county more than
fifty years ago, and returns now, at
the age of p years, looking hale and
hearty. He is the youngest of the
family of the Rev. John McPherrln,
formerly of the upper part of this coun-
ty. and who is now known only In
history to most of our people. HIS
eldest sister was the wife of the late
Hon. Walter Lowrie, once a distin-
guished citizen OF this town. His
sister here, widow of the late John
Sullivan, Esq, and the Hon. Josiah
McPherrin, late of Mercer county, but
now also a citizen of Iowa, are alone
surviving of lis brothers and sisters We
had pleasant visit from Mr.. McPher-
rim last week, in company with his
nephew, Col. John M. Sullivan. His
address ia Mt. Zion, Van Buren coun
ty, Iowa.
Rev. T. j. Barclay, formerly of AL
legheny city, and who is at the head
of the church having charge of the Or
phans' Home here, was visiting this
place last week in the interest OF the
| Home.
Doctor Moses W. Wallace, of AL
legheny city, made our town vlsl'
last week. He was raised on the ole
Wallace farm, adjoining the Renfrew
property, Penn township, and has al
interest as an heir in the same, which
is likely to become very valuable fol
oil purposes The doctor is a genia
end generous gentlemen and it always
gives us pleasure to meet him.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
Harmony Fair.

Commences next Monday, Sept %,
and continues on 26th and 9th. Go
to it. No pains have been spared to
make this one of the best yet got up at
Harmony. Our Fair will be over this
week, when all can go to the Har-
mony and Parker ones, held next
x.yaak
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

IT is suggested that Mr.. Blaine,
having steered his own State safely
through, should now come to Pennsyl-
vania and help smash Cameron.
Cameron has twice defeated Blaine's
Presidential chances and Blaine has
now an opportunity to return the
compliment.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
Butler Fair.

We go to press before knowing
what success attends our Fair. But it
is safe TO conclude that more people
will be in town to-day, Wednesday,
than perhaps has ever been at one time
The political meetings, and the pres
ence of some of the State candidates,
will add to the large numbers attend
ing the Fair and Court, now in ses-
sion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
AUDITOR,S NOTICE.

o. c. NO. SO, MARCH TERM, 1882.
In the matter of the final account of DIR. 5. D.
Bell, administrator of the estate of DR..
Josiah McMichael, late of Millerstown, Butler
Co, Pa, deceased.
To the creditors of the estate OF josiah
McMichael and al! others interested.
TAKE NOTICE
that having been appointed Auditor by the
Court to make distribution of the balance OF
the above estate among those entitled thereto,
will attend 90 The duties Of my appoin.pent
at my Office in Butler on Tuesday October Sd,
1882. at o'clock p. NJ.
Sep. II. 81. i. Z. CAMPBELL.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
MA RR

w ON-COCHRAN.-On Sept. 18th, 1882,
at the residence of the bride, by, Rev H. "
A. Cochran, both of this county.
HERMAN -SCHWILLE.-On Sept Ii 1882,
at the BRIDES home in Buter, Pa, by Rev.
+. Cronenwett, Mr. Chas. Herman, of Etna,
Pa, and Miss Sophia Schwille, of Butler
county, Pa.
TAYLOR-JONES.-O Sept. IA, 1882, by
the Rev. James A. Clark, Mr.. S. i. Taylor,
OF Princeton, Lawrence county, and Miss
Matte n. Jones, of POrtersville, Butler
county. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

Leaves for Fi.tsbUrgll.

DIR. George, the well known and
popular Herb Doctor, for several
weeks guest of the Vogeley House,
Butler, returns to his Pittsburgh Of
fee after Monday September 25th, he
will, however, retain his Office at the
Vogeley House, where he can be seen
Saturday and Sunday of each week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
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Obituary.

Departed this life, by laying herself
down on the track of Il moving train
near Butler, on the evening of Sept.
I4th, 1882, Mrs. Nancy McGrew, in the
45th year Of her age.
She had been a consistent member
of the U. 2. Church of Prospect for
about 25 years and warm friend OF
the Sabbath School, and liberal with
her means according to her ability TO
promote the Master cause. She was
a dutiful wife, kind and indulgent
mother, and an intelligent professor of
religion. She memorized and repeated
the whole book of Psalms ID metre
and received the reward Of a family
Bible.
She had a strong and robust consti-
tuition until two or three years ago
when her health began to fail. She
was taken down near y Is months ago
and pen could not depict nor tongue
describe her bodily suffering betimes,
but for the last few months her bodily
sufferings were lesS severe. Her men,
tai anguish increased to such an extent
that she courted death and when mild
er measures failed she was impelled
to the fearful expedient Of travelling
distance of 6 miles and putting her.
self in front of moving train to be
instantly crushed to death, in order to
put an end to her untold agony. She
leaves a husband and six children and
large circle of friends to mourn her
melancholy end. Truly Gods ways
are not our ways neither can We under
stand his mysterious dealings toward
the children of men.
7 A g.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
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DEATHS.

STEEL On Friday the 10Th, inst, Mrs. Eliza
beth Steel, widow Of James B. Steel, aged 40
years.
NEGLEY.-On Sunday evening, the 18th inst,
Clark Douglass, infant son of w. C., and
Emma Negey aged months,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

SOMEBODY writing to the Lancaster
Neio Era thus aptly illustrates the
foolishness of old man Cameron's jer-
emiad about the Independents and the
tariff. The writer says:
The assertion of ex-senator Simon
Cameron that the Independents are
made up of men opposed to the tariff,
reminds US of little story we read.
The story il laid in aDte-bellrm times.
A gentleman was walking along the
streets of the city of New Orleans,
when he was accosted by man who
produced a pistol and said: "Sir, do
you see this pistol?" Upon being an
swered in the affirmative the holder of
the pistol said, Sir do you see that lit
tie negro upon the opposite side of the
street," Receiving another afirma-
tive answer his interlocutor contin-
ued: well now, sir, 1 want you to
give me quarter to buy a drink, and
if you do not [ intend to shoot that
little negro, and you will be hung for
murder" That appears to be the po-
sition, slightly modified, of our ex-Sen-
ator. If the people do not support
his son Don, then his son Don will op-
pose the tariff, and the Independent
Republicans will be responsible for the
harm that may ensue.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

The undersigned is now taking or
ders for fruit trees for fall planting
He represents one of the most reliable
nurseries in Rochester, n. Y. Please
send your orders in Immediately.
n16tf JOHN BIEDERMAN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
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Sold by all Druggists at so cents package, or
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

OH has 'jumped"-and it is to be
hoped it will continue jumping, until
it reaches at least two or three dollars
per barrel.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

THE Parker, Petroleum, Fair. opens
next Tuesday the 26th and continues
ON 81. % and %. Sept insts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
EXPOSIITONI
Jacob HubIey 4 Co.'s Confectionery!
LADIES AND GENTLENEN'S
DINING aud LUNCH ROOMS,

DINING aud LUNCH ROOMS,
On the Europeon and American Plan.
Library ISuiidinE, lo5 I'enn
Ave., PITTS rs 1SSr II, IA.
Our citizens visiting the Exposition at Pitts
burgh. will find it greatly to their advan-
taee 10 stop at Hnbley's and get Dinner,
Lunch, etc, just as desired European and
American plan, at low prices. These rooms
are located in the heart of the city, but a short
distance from the Exposition and FAIR.
ND~ Parties, Weddings, etc, furnished to
order in the latest approved style. Prompt
attention given to mail orders. Sept 20 l IN
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20

GENERAL ARAB, of Egypt, did not
turn out the plucky soldier expected.
But be can plead the plea the lawyers
make sometimes-he was taken by
surprise" At this distance it looks,
however, that he should have gather
ed up the remnants Of his routed army.
But his was bold undertaking-with
"raw troops" against British "bull-
dogs" and trained soldiers We have
learned, however, something of new
names of places and things in Egypt
which we would not have known
only for Arabi 1t is country "fear-
fully and wonderfully made" and,
after all, this brief war may be but
another forerunner in the march of
the Christian civilization of the world.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-09-20
Valuable Property at Orphans
Court Sale.

BY virtue of All order of the Orphans Court
of Butler county, held st Butler, Pa, on the
2Sth day of June, 1882, the undersigned Exc
cutor of The last Will and testament OF William
Cooper, late of Mercer township, Butler county,
Pa, decd Will offer at public sale on TIE
premises on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th,
at one o'clock, p. NJ. the following described
farm, situate in Mercer township, near the
borough of Harrisvlle, and in sight Of it, to-wit:
EIGHTY EIG HI' ACH IcsS,
more or less bounded and described as follows:
On the north by lands Of A. Wilcox and the
Murrihsville road, on the east by lands of J obn
Snyder and others, on the south by Il. X. Wick
and Oh tae west by James Kerr and others /;
frame house and barn thereon erected, good
orchard thereon, good spring of water ear
dwelling and farm well watered.
This farm is underlaid with coal, iron ore
and limestone the greater part of it is cleared,
there is from twelve to fifteen acres of good
white-oak timber.
TERMS OF SALE
third of purchase money on confirmation
of sale and the remainder in two equal annual
payments thereafter, with interest.
LEVI DALE, Executor,
North Liberty p. o., Mercer Co., Pa.
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