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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
Strychnine Preferred to the
Penitentiary.

KITTANNING, Pa, April l4.-Last
August. Mrs. Elizabeth Sewers
made an information before T. B.
Faux, Esq, charging one Jonathan
Altman, of Kittanning township,
with burning the barn and contents
of the said Mrs. Sewers. He was also
charged by the same prosecutrix, be-
fore the same magistrate, with manu-
featuring counterfeit money. Hearings
were had and the cases sent to Court.
Altman was acquitted on the charge
of counterfeiting but convicted for barn
burning, and finally sentenced for the
term of two years. He was not imme-
diately taken to the Allegheny peni-
tentiary because Mr.. Patton, his counsel,
desired to make an application t. the
Supreme Court for an allowance of a
writ of error.
This application the Supreme Court
refused, and of this refusal notice vas
received yesterday. Accordingly the
Sheriff was taking him down on the
noon train to-day when he asked per-
mission to take drink in the house Of
John Bergerstock, at our depot, which
was allowed by Mr.. Duffy in charge.
Altman took a small vial from his vest
pocket and shook it into small drink
of gin and swallowed the dose. from
which he died in a short time.
He was about eighty-two years old.
His body was taken to the iailor's
house next to the Jail by the Sheriff,
where it will be taken charge of by
Altman's son, who is here.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

cur in the quickly spung effort made
to remove him. He has been 80 faith
full in his trust that this attempt to do
SO has aroused the greatest indigna-
ton, and this case will likely be made
a test one. 1t is exciting much inter-
est. and Senator Mitchell is making an
esrnest efftrt to bring out all the facts
before the Senate He will have the
sympathy and support, not only oil
what we believe to be large majority
of the Republicans of the district, but
of all in the State acquainted with the
facts of the case. If only further time
be given the protest will be largely in
| creased and with full information o.
the case before the Senate there ii
great encouragement to believe thai
BODY will not sanction the attempt to
displace so good an officer as Col
/ Sullivan,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
Effects of the Aurora BOrealis

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE aurora
borealis last night was remarkably
brilliant throughout the West. The
atmosphere was so charged with cleo
tricity that telegraph wires would not
work with the batteries connected The
wire between this city and st. Paul
had not been warned to disconnect
the battery. The electrical conditions
in Cleveland affected more or less seri-
ously a great many persons. The
Rev. o. L. Binkley, of the Prospect
Methodist Church, was prostrated in
the pulpit while praying. Ladies
tainted in the churches during service
and people who were out doors CON-
planned of strangely oppressive sensa-
tions.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
A STRONG ENDORSEMENT
AND An EARNEST
PROTEST.

The attompt of Senator Cameron
and Harry White to remove Collector
John M. Sullivan from Office is likely
to fail. Up to last Saturday over sir
thousand names. Of persons living In
this, 23d Internal Revenue district,
have been signed to protests against
the removal of Mr.. Sullivan and for.
wardei to Senator Mitchell. Many of
these names are of persons and firms
who have had business in the Collec-
tors o1fce Many others were COM
posed Of leading citizens Of the dis
trict, including we learn ell the clergy
Of Allegheny City. In Butler here,
tho birth place and old home of Col.
Sullivan, over two hundred and fifty
names were attached to the protest in
. short space Of time. From Millers-
town, Petrolis, Harmony, Zslienople
and other points in this county, nu-
merously signed protests hove been
forwarded. The same we believe has
been done in every county OF the dis
trict. With such endorsements of
Cd. Sullivan there is hope the Senate
of the United States will refuse to con-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
Jury List for May Term.

List of Traverse Jurors drawn for Specia!
Term of Court, commencing the 3rd Monday OF
May, 18th day, 1882.
CD Aldinger, Millerstown, merchant.
Bppus, Oakland twp, farmer.
John Burkhart, Butler twp, farmer.
b Butler, ESQ.,, Millerstown, printer.
John Bowan, Penn twp, farmer.
VIM Chandler, Clinton twp, farmer.
P Campbell, Washington twp, +.
r s Craig, Washington twp, farmer.
Robt Duncan, Cranberry twp, farmer.
Alex Douthett, Winfield twp, farmer.
Michael Dutford, Connoquenessing twp,
farmer.
Riddle Elliott, Buffalo twp, farmer.
Elder, Worth twp, farmer.
Robt Eleeger, Centre twp, farmer.
Henry Forcht, Summit twp, farmer.
w f Gamble, Allegheny twp, farmer.
Wilson Graham, Penn twp, farmer.
Jacob Groves, Allegheny twp, farmer.
J G Grobby Jefferson twp, farmer.
Henry Kensy, Winfield twp, farmer.
AL Kyle, Harrisvile boro., farmer.
1T Kerr Venango twp. farmer.
Jas A Maxwell, Butler boro., farmer.
A Murphy, Worth twp, farmer.
VIM Montag. Jefferson twp, merchant.
Peter Morrisor, Clearfield twp, farmer.
l. McGill, Harrisville boro.. pensioner.
Abram Marsh, Penn twp, farmer.
W. Newman, Oakland twp, farmer.
w w Philips, Penn twp, farmer.
Ed Pierce, Washington twp, farmer.
G L Rose, Butler boro., painter.
Jacob Stroup Adams twp, farmer.
VIM Snider, Clinton twp, farmer.
VIM Schmerker, Butler boro., wagon maker.
Levi Stewart. Cherry twp, farmer.
Josiah NJ Thompson Brady twp, farmer.
SM Wright, Jefferson twp, farmer.
RR Walker, Mercer twp, farmer.
JC Weigton, Slipperyrock twp, farmer.
] Weitzel, Franklin twp, farmer.
JCKelly, Mercer twp, farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

The Stalwart organs continue to cry
"Peace." 1t is the old, old story. But
there "is no peace for the wicked.
This war against boss domination,
against political slavery, against the
the corrupt and corrupting spoils sys'
tenn, is as much an "irrepressible con-
flict" as was the war against slavery
and the shareholders domination and
and debauchery of public men from
1S46 to 1861. The public conscience
is sick and tired of such domination
and preverse influences. The public
mind is made up that slavery to the
bosses and the corruptions of the
spoils system must cease, and the wal
will 60 on until they do cease.-Mead
uilie Journal, Rep.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
Candidates i'm Adjoining COun'
lies

In Armstrong county Maj. F. Wet
ter and Gen Harry White are announc-
ed for Congress. Judge Cook, of
Forest county, is also candidate for
Congress in that district. Lee Thomp-
son, of Pine township, and A. d.
Glenn, of Putnevville, Republicans,
and John Schwalm, of Leechburg,
Democrat, are announced for Assembly.
j. III. Chambers and Capt. James L.
Kelly, Republicans, and Frederick
Smith, A j. Montgomery and j. 5.
Gallagher, Democrats, are announced
for Sheriff. r. S. Martin and NJ. f
Leason, Republicans, and Austin
Clark, Democrat, are announced for
District Attorney.
In Lawrence county O. l.. Jackson
and w. s. Shallenberger, of Beaver
county, Republicans, are announced
for Congress Ellis Morrison, John n :.
Emery and Silas Stevenson, Republi-
cans, for Assembly w. F. Douds,
Francis Gibson, John McClusky and
Samuel w. Bell, Republicans, for
| Sheriff.
In Mercer county John McElwain,
Ct. W. Carskadden, P. J. Bartleson
L. u. Bumpus, Joseph Miller, j. w.
Russell, A Robinson, E. G. Eberman,
E. NJ. Mcfarland, l.. Morrison, p.
Dunham, w. III. Alexander, P. j.
Boyd and w. A. Young, all Republi
cans, are announced for Assembly
Geo. Allen, Thomas McCracken, Jas
Satterfeld, w. N. Pardoe, j. G. Col
vert and E. G. Kemp, Republicans, fol
Poor Director. No announcements fol
Congress as yet appear in the Republi
can papers.
| In Beaver county W. S. Shallen
berger, of Rochester, and George v
Lawrence, of Washington county, ere
announced for Congress. G. l.. Eber
hart and w. j. Davidson, for State
Senate j. T. Mansfield and Edward
Spence, for Assembly; S. P. Stone
for Prothonotary, and John K. Potter
for Poor House Director.
In Venango county W. S. McMul
Ian is announced for Congress, ant
Henry F. James for Assembly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
MARSHAL OF WESTERLY
PENNSYLTANfA

More than half the counties OF the
State compose what is known as the
Western district of Pennsylvania, for
the holding Of the Courts Of the United
States. The duties Of the Marshal for
the same are somewhat similar to
that Of . Sheriff Of . county. Every
county il interested and has right to
be heard az to who shall be this Mar
sbal. Hon. John Hall, Of Washington
county, has filed the Office acceptably
for some years past. Recently he re-
signed, or was forced to resign, we
know not which. James 8. Rutan,
Of Beaver county, is quietly attempt
ing to step into this place, through the
cid Of Senator Don Cameron. Mr..
Rutan Is IN old Office holder, having
been in Office nearly continuously for the
past twenty years. and was holding m
important federal Office in Pittsburgh
when relieved of it by President Gar.
field, and our purpose is to make prom.
inent the fact that no county in the
district has recommended him for
Marshal, or likely would recommend
him. This attempt to make him such,
without time or opportunity to the
several counties of the district to be
heard, is therefore an imposition upon
them. If time be given much more
worthy will likely be applicants. There
should be no such judgment taken Of
them in their rights. The argument
used against Col. Sullivan Is that be
has been in ONCE Q long time, and the
same men using this argument, sad In
the same day, turn around and at
tempt to restore to Office one who has
held ofice about as long. This is con-
sistsncy with vengeance.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
MARRIED..

CAMPBELL-GIBSON the residence oi
the brides parents in Martinsburg, Pa, on
Tuesday, April IS, 1882, by. Rev. T. M
Thompson, C. n. q. Campbell, NJ. D., and
Miss Lizzie B. Gibson, both of Martinsburg
Butler county, Pa.
MCCALL.-EMERY-A the M. E. Parsonage
in Karns City, Thursday, April, 20, 1885, by
Rev. J, C. Rhodes, Mr.. c. ]. Mccall, ofCoul'
tersville, ami Miss Sarah Emery, of North
Washington, Butler county, Pa.
DAUBENSPECK-On March
80, 1882, at the Parsonage of the Reformed
Church in Fairview, by Rev. j. w: Alspach,
Mr. Lewis D. A. Eberhart, of Millerstown,
and Miss Maggie A. Daubenspeck, OF Parker
township, this county.
DIEHL-ETNIER-A 13, 1882, by Rev.
w. w. Carr, at the brides residence, Mr.;
r. Diehl, formerly of Bedford, Pa, and
Miss Ida NJ. Etnier, of Ipava, Illinois.
Herald and Eagle please copy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

In speaking of his new book dai-
teau says: "a new line of thought
runs through it, and if it does not
demonstrate the existence of heaven
and hell, I submit their existence can
not be proved" In this connection 1t
might not be out of place to remark
that while great many good people
do not believe in everlasting fire and
lakes Of burning birthstone, 1t is dill
colt to contemplate Guiteau and his
crime without feeling that there must
be some pu nishment after death, as
life is too short to get even with him.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
Guiteau Repudiates ScoyilIe.

WASHINGTON, April I7.-District
Attorney Corkhill received a note
from Guiteau stating that Scovlle has
nothing to do with him or his affairs,
and that Charles H. Reed he's entire
charge of his case in banc. He also
received notice from Scoville that he
would be ready to argue The case May
18th. The District Attorney told Mr..
Reed he would take no notice OF eth
er communication, but when the case is
called in the general term whoever is
present will be recognized.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
SENATOR MITCHELL.

The position Of Senator Mitchell
Just now ID such ~ should draw to him
the support Of oil good Republicans in
the State. The circumstances under
which he was elected last winter to
represent this old Common wealth, as
one of her Senators in the Senate ol
the United States, will be remembered.
We have no doubt that he has borne
much for the cake Of peace and har-
mony with his colleague, Senator Cam
eron. But the time arrived when he
was compelled, through self respect,
and in the interest Of fair play, justice
and right among the different members
Of the Republican party of the State,
to sntse his protest against the meth
DDS and outrsees Of his colleague. He
has dene 20, and now stands before
the Republicans Of the State as the
one to whom they can look to and rely
upon to give voice to their feelings
against the odious personal rule too
long existing. He ID in tho position
to do 70, and al good and unbound
Republicans viii rally around him.
The issue WAS forced On him and upon
al, and now let 1t be met manfully
and coursgeously. The people, sick
and tired Of one man power. were
waiting for this deliverance, and all
Senator Mitchell has to do, is to go
forward in the direction be has chosen
and we will soon have q more healthy
condition Of political affairs in Penn
svIvania
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
NOTICE IN DIVORCE.

In the matter of the application of Joanna r.
Dostman for divorce rircuio ndtrimone' from
her husband Charles Dostman, Common Pleas
of Butler county, Pa, A. ID. No. Dec. Term
1881. WI,
To Charles Dostman respondent.-Whereas
a subpoena and an alias subpoena in the above
stated case have been returned n. f. l. Now
this is to require you to be and appear IN your
proper person before said Court on the lst
Monday of June Term next A. ID. 1857, oeing
the 9TH day of said month, to answer TO said
complaint, and to show cause if any you nave
wby the prayer thereof should not be granted.
THOMAS DONAGHI
anoa.at Sheriff.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

II.ArE OF CHERRY TOWNSHIP, DECD.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF James
McGill. decd late OF Cherry township, Butler
county. Pa, having been granted to the under
signed, all persons Knowing themselves inaeD.-
ed TO said estate viii please make immediate
nnvment and any having claims against SAID
estate will present them duly authenticated FOR
payment. srppypNsoN F,,r
Slipperyrock p. o., Butler county, Fa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
Estate Of Conrad Wich.

Notice is hereby given that letters OF Admin
istration with the will annexed, nave Deen
Granted the undersigned on the estate OF Con-
rad Wich. late of Connoquenessing township,
Butler county, diseased. ALI persons therefore
owing said estate will please make immediate
payment. and all having claims against the
same will present them, properly authenucateo,
to the undersigned for settlement.
LEONARD WICH.
Administrator
Butler P. o. Butler county, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

ArrER the lst of May o person
using prosane language in the State OF
New York may be arrested, take n
directly before q ma gistrate, and, II
convicted, sent to jail for ten days
It is . summary process, and the law
will doubtless have q restraining IN
=Auence on corner-loafers and drivers Oh
overloaded wagons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
ntcdImmediateIy.

A few good responsible men to can
vass for Stones Nurseries, of Roches-
ter, New York Good salary will be
paid For particulars, apply to JoHN
BIEDERMAN, Butler, Pa. ml:i
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26
A CARD.

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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

Nh MILLER, in Congress. has our
thanks for numerous public documents.
We will endeavor to give his recent
,.m.rks on the Utah Contested Elec-
ton Case in our next.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

A petition, says the Parker Ph@nir
in favor of sustaining J. M. Sullivan,
Internal Revenue Collector for the
23rd district, was in circulation in this
city on Monday last. 1t received the
names of a large number Of Republi-
can voters The little dodge, evidently
perpetrated by his honor Harry White,
so that Col. Jackson will be removed
from the field for Congressional honor,
is very visible and many of his former
friends do not endorse the action.
Most of the signers to. the petition de-
string the retaining of Mr.. Sullivan,
are friends of Col Jackson also, and
desire his promotion but not in any
such manner 1t Is very small busi-
ness to build yourself up by pulling
others down. If the Republican party
leaders desire success this fall, differ
ent tactics will have to be used There
is no doubt hut Mr.. Harry White is q
very intelligent, able gentleman, but
his political career and practices are
not endorsed by his party in this dis
trict There are several capable men
in the district who could fill the posi-
tion fully as satisfactorily.
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Collector SuIlivan-What Is
Said by Others.
from Crawford Journal, April 21.l

From Crawford journal, Sprll IL
The prospects of peace and harmo-
nyn which the boss organs are just
now anxlously wooing, appear to be
growing smaller by degrees and beau
tifully less" if the information which
comes from Washington, and which
we give IN ertenso elsewhere, is at all
trustworthy. Senator Mitchell is be-
ginning to consider himself as much of
Senator as Senator Cameron, and
quite naturally resents being snubbed
aud pushed into corner by the Presl-
dent at Senator Cameron's dictation.
That Pennsylvania is to have divid-
ed party in the near future, and conse-
quently Democratic ascendency, is as
certain as it is that personal rule is to
be continued. Undoubtedly Internal
Revenue Collector Sullivan has been
removed and Col. Jackson appointed
because the former would not secure
Cameron Senators and Representa-
tives from this district, and because
the latter promises to do SO, as is al
legged in the Tribune report, but
whether this is going to strengthen
Mr.. Cameron's hold upon an office he
is notoriously incompetent, as COM
pared with the average standard, to
fill, and which he so shamelessly
abuses, is a question which ought to
give great concern to his real friends,
if he has any, and teach them to tread
softly. Personal rule grows more and
more odious, every day, and will con-
tiuue to do so until the end comes If
the people are to be dominated in any
such way, they may as well call for Q
monarchy, have their aristocracy and
their House of Lords, as to have a
sovereign President for four years who
listens only to some self-constituted
political State lord, and disposes OF
the Nations patronage to reward this
liege's fidelity or punish that liege's
political enemies. Senator Cameron
cares not q fig for the Republican
party except that he may use it for
the promotion of bis own political in
terests. Were this not SO be would
not continue to provoke revolt which
can end only in disaster and defeat.
Senator Mitchell sees this, and asks
for change.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-26

large wooden bowl, resembling our
Tread bowl, only the "kava" bowl has
four legs When everything is ready
the maids begin to fill their mouths
with kava, aud then the operation
begins in earnest. They keep their
jaws going at lively rate and soon
begin to eject Jumps of well chewed
kava, which. wonderful to say, is per-
fectly dry. How they can chew it and
not any of the saliva Of the mouth
get in il is mystery, but these girls
are educated to the business, and if
one of them is unfortunate enough to
eject any with dampness aboutit they
are Immediately cast out and their
services are not required any longer.
Since all these girls smoke and tooth
brushes do not enter in their collection
of toilet articles, consider it matter
of Indifference whether the kava is
damp or not. However it must not
be wet with saliva. After sufficient
quantity is chewed and placed in the
bowl, water is poured upon it and then
it is stirred we'll and the liquid as
sumes the taste of the root. After the
drink was prepared, a bowl made of a
half cocoanut shell, beautifully polish
ed, was brought up and a girl sitting
behind the bowl raised the bunch OF
chewed root and squeezed the liquid
into the cocoanut bowl, and upon the
Marshal calling the name of Captain
Sterrett, another maid carried the
bowl to the Captain and he quaifed
therefrom. The Marshal continued to
call the names of the distinguished
guests, but there were too many steer
age officers to be called out and we
were not distinguished, but we got
our drink in our turn. When my
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-07
GuItcnn,. Rod, Mnnicd.

Mr. ScOYille has received n bono tdc PROPOSE
ton from II medical gentleman for the body of
Charles j. Guitcau. This gentleman (whOse name
Mr. ScOyille declines 10 make public Mt present.
amount Of the purchase money, ON condition that
he shul have The body OF the prisoner us soon
as the eNaCtluns Oi TIE law have been met, 40
dispose ofns he shall t He also agrees to take
his chances Of waiting one month or twenty years
for the contamination Of the bargain on Guiteau'S
part. This somewhat liberal proposition was sub
mitted TO GuiteHu to-day, ana seemed to impress
him quite lNvomhy, Amer rejecting moment
he suggested; " ! think ought To bringmore than
that, perhaps some other fellow Will offer 81. 600
then can pay my debts and, If have to get n
new trial that mherable Corkhill can't bring on
lot Of fellows just 10 swear how much | owe
them" The only persons admitted To the prs-
oncr's cell yesterday were J. w. Guileau, his
brother aud a friend who accompanied hin.
10 arrange the order Of the arguments to be made
before the Jury, Guitcau not only insists upon
speaking in his own behalf, but In making the
closing argument for the defense. lie cannot, he
SAYS ut this late stage jrUpOrdze his case by al
lowing Mr. Scovillc to have the last say.
Mr.. SCUyille Is perfectly willing to let Gulteau
make speech, but wants him to make II first so
that he (Mr. SCOYillcl can comment upon IL II de-
Siuble TO the jury, Gutcau was busly engaged
when his brother called to-day. in the preparation
of his argument, and had already covered twenty
urces OF i0nlsCap, He expressed himself very wei
pleased with the law points made by his counsel,
and intimutcd that he felt pretty sure he could get
u new trial he should fail to be acquitted now,
The court will convene ut ten o'clock Tomorrow
devoted to the discussion OF the points Of law in
vOyed In the case, II Is now expected that Mr..
Dayidge win make the opening argument TO the
ilry on Monday.