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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
The y. N. e.. a. H.. Il. IL. R.
Inquiry.

The inquiry before Capt. z. Y.
Breck, Master in Chancery, into the
details of the sale by the Sheriff of
the Pittsburgh, New Castle and Lake
Erie Railroad, was resumed in Pitts
burg Friday. The mos. important
witness was Major A M. Brown, who
was on the stand for some time. His
testimony was in effect that he bought
the road without any arrangement Of
any Kind with any person.
w. 8. Waldron, who owned two
shares of stock in the old company, tes-
titled that he bad short conversation
last August at Zelienople with Mr.
Gibson about the proposed sale Of the
road. This was about two weeks be-
fore the sale Mr.. Gibson said they in
tended to sell the road, and that the
stockholders along the line would be
all right. He also stated that they
wanted to get rid Of the New York
stockholders, or bogus stock After
the sale Mr.. A. M. Marshall made a
speech in hall at Evansburg in which
he said the road was greatly in debt,
and gave out the impression that
more money would be needed to carry
on the work. After the sale the wit
ness received notice, in September,
1879. to attend meeting at Major
Browns Office, tie object Of which he
understood was to reorganize the com:
pany While there he heard George
Chalfant say that the road was then
owned by Mr.. Gallery, Major Brown
and himself. This to the witness was
something of "a knocker' He was not
asked to subscribe for new stock.
Robert Ash, one of the plaintiffs,
who owned two shares of stock, testi-
fed that he was station agent at
Evansburg in 1879 He heard the
road was to be sold, and was at the
sale. He was afraid the New York
parties would get the road, but was as
sured that be need entertain no appre-
hensiveness on that score. General
Negley and other directors were hold
ing a secret meeting that day. When
it was over, they had come to the
Court House, and the road was sold in
u few minutes. Some time before the
sale Mr. Gibson told him that il the
Harmony stockholders did not look out
the road would be sold Shortly be-
fore the sale Mr. Gibson told him the
road was to be sold to get rid of the
New York stockholders. Then he
said to Ash, your stock and mine will
be all the more valuable Mr.. Ash
also attended the meeting at Major
Browns Office. He had no recolleo-
zion OF being then informed that he
could subscribe for stock, and was
not asked to subscribe. He was given
to understand, however, that he could
get in on the ground floor While
he was in the Office Mr. John w. Chal-
fant entered, and upon seeing them
said: What in the HI are yoa men
doing hore, JAS. Gallery, Mr. Brown,
George Chalfant and myself own this
road now and | want you fellows to
understand it, The speakers at the
meetings held in Butler county said
that the stock owned in that locality
would have to be wiped out along
with the New York stock. They all
did not present any opportunity to
subsoribe for new stock, but said the
old stockholders could get 1t on the
ground floor That was the term they
used.
John Stewart testified that Gibson
had said that he would freeze out
Negley and the New York stockholders
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Suicide ola Vanderbilt.

NEW York, April 2.-Cornelius j.
Vanderbilt, brother of William III. Van
derbllt, shot himself at Glenham Hotel,
Fifth avenue, this afternoon at O'Clock,
and died from the effects Of the wound
at 6 O'Clock. From the time of the
shooting until his death Vanderbilt
was unconscious. Many friends of
the dead man and members of the
family were present when he passed
away. The motive for the act given
by his friends is that it was the result
Of mental arrangement brought on by
years. suffering from epileptic fits. No
other reason could be given, as his iinan-
cial affairs are said to be in the most
prosperous condition.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
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Nj MARRIED..

DUNCAN-FRIEND-O March 18th, 1882,
by Esq. Walker, in Butler, Mr. David Duncan,
of Butler, and Miss Emma Friend, Of Centre
township.
NG-GOLDINGER-Ou March 10th, 1882,
by Rev. J. w. Schwartz, Mr., Hugh IL. Young,
of Clearheld township. and Miss Margaret E.,
daughter OF Daniel Goldinger, of Donegal
township, both Of this county.
PROUDLOCK-TILP March 9th,
1882, by Rev. G. l.. Streamer, Mr.. james
Proudlock, OF Coalville. and Mrs. Ann Eliza
Tilphcr, OF West Sunbury, Butler county, Pa.
HELLY-BELTZ-On the 30th ult., by the
Rev F. A. Ednonds, at his residence In Har-
mony, Mr.. David Shelly and Miss Anna M
Bellz, all of Harmony, Butler county, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
tlEATIHS.

ROSENBERRY.-In Pine Grove twp. Ven-
ango county, Pa, on March 9th, 1882, DIR.
l.. q. Rosenberg, aged ~ years.
The deceased, we believe was a brother OF
Joseph aud John Rosenberg OF Allegheny tp.,
this county.
BELL.-In Nor.h Washingt on, this county, on
April /, 1882, Mr.. John Bell, aged - years.
YOUNG.-In Ncrth Washington, this county,
on Sunday I'd. inst, Mr.. Alexander Young.
MILLIGAN.-ln this place, on NJ onday March
27th, 1889, Charles G., son OF Mr.. Robert
Milgan, aged two years, eleven months
and ten days.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

The first impression Sara Bernhardt
received of the American ladies mani
tested itself thusly ;-"Ohl re ladies',
"a are so beautiful, such clear complex
ION | nevare see before, 'all Of which
is due to the universal use Of Swayne's
Ointment for skin diseases, which in
sures a clear and clean complexion,
and healthy color. This recalls to
mind the divine precept cleanliness is
next to Goodness
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Everybody Interested.

Read advertisement of Mr.. James Lockhart,
Grocer, Allegheny City. For staple articles in
the grocery line we know of no better place TO
purchase such than at this well known estab-
iishment- Mr. Lock hart has been in the gro
ceay business since 1912, all these years being
at Al South Diamond Allegheny City, but in
January last moved TO the new and CO ccmmodi-
Gus building No. 103 Federal street, few doors
above Depot, where he will be pleased to see
any of our citizens.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

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. milf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Old Established Carriage Factory
ESTABLISHED 1859.

Spring Wagons and Buggies In stock and
mode to order Of ali styles and description.
Our work is OF the hest and latest style, well
made and finely 6nished. We give special at
;entiop TO repairing, painting and trimming
When III want OF anything In our line we ask
you TO call and examine our stock. LOUDEN
Il PARK, Duquesne Way, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, above Suspension Bridge,
Pittsburgh, Pa. ap5, ,3m
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
II Tells It's Own story.

LANCASTER, N. II. Dec. 3, '79.
BY the way / will say that I think
Downs Elixir the best cough remedy
that | can find at our Druggists. We
always use it.-J. S. Peavey, Pub.
Republican.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
sBUcIlupaiba.-

New, quick, complete cure days,
urinary affections, smarting, frequent
or difficult urination, kidney diseases.
81. at druggists. Prepaid by express,
$l,25, 6 for S.. Z. S. Wells, Jersey
CITY, n. j.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Theo. TiIton's Lecture.

l hereby notify the public that Theo.
Tilton is compelled, on account of sick
ness, to recall all appointments for the
season, therefore, will not deliver his
lecture in Butler.
II. +. STAUFFER.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
skinny Men.

Wells Health Renewer. Absolute
cure for nervous debility and weakness
of the generative functions. 81. at
druggists. Prepaid by express, $1.25,
6 for S.. E. S Wells, Jersey City,
n. j.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

A large stock of all the new shades
of Belding Bros {; Co., celebrated Knit
ting Silk, the best in the world at
l.. STEIN Il Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Wanted Immediately.

=Vennor says April will be more
ike summer month than May.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Spring Wagons and Buggies.

Read advertisement in this issue of Messrs
Louden & Park, propretors of the old and well
known carriage factory, Pittsburgh. For par.
ticulars see advertisement, and if in need OF
any work in their line write to or call on them,
and we are convinced, as those are practical
men in the business, that you will not regret
IL
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
SpeciaI Rargain.

Imported all wool Dress Goods. 48
inches wide, all colors at SO cents a
yard at l.. STEIN Il Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

Balance in hands of Trcasurer."... 127 80
We, the Auditors of Clinton township, hav-
ing examined the account of j. 3. Love, Treas
1rer of Clinton township and find IL as above
stated, and believe il to be correct, this 18TH
day of March. 1882.
GEORGE GEORGE p HARVEY, Auditors.
HENRY SETON, JR.,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

Jokes on mules and mothers-in-
law are born tired.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

The skins of large Newfoundland
dogs are made into beautiful robes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

NATANTED-wALNU LOGs-IN SMALL
Wv or large lots, medium and large sizes.
Good prices will be offered. w. II. WAGNER,
2. o. Box 356, Pittsburgh, Pa, (54 Ninth ST.
np5,lm
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
lust Received.

-Two-thirds of the States elect
Governors this fall
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05

CS IN copper day at home Samples worth
&O " vZOS5 free. Address SrISsoS & Co.,
Portland, Maine. mar29,iy
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-04-05
Estate Of Philip Melvin.


A health Institution In It's 2sth year. For
nearly all kind Of Chronic diseases, and espe-
cialy the diseases OF Women. Invallds are In
yitcd to correspond with US. Circulars free.
Address, 8. FREASE, NJ. D., New Brighton,
Beaver Co., Pa. lyjune29
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n AARYLAND FARMS.-Book and Map free.
wi BY O. X. sHANAHAN, Atty, Easton, Md
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T Advertisein the CITIZEN.
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E Subscribe for the CITIZEN.
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~ Advertise in the CITIZEN.
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American Ladies'.

Prothonotary's Office, March, 81 1882.
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ton, asking him to come down to his
place near the Bald Ridge oil territory,
on Saturday, and run line between
his farm and his neighbor's, and giving
as a reason for wanting the line run,
that certain oil firm had located a
well, which he thought was on his
property. George hired a rig last
Saturday morning and visited the
vicinity, but after making some in
quiries as to the location Of r. Hous.
toms farm, it dawned upon him that it
was all fools day, so he took in" the
new oil well and came home.
You can have nice violin for
so cents at j. F. T Stehle's.
Over two hundred men employed
on the new railroad, between Butler
and RenfreW's mill, lMackin's con.
tract, struck for higher wages, Mon
day morning. The men have been re-
ceiving 81 so per day, but want sl.75
They cay that after deductlng wet
days, when they cannot work, and
paying 81 week for board, they have
nothing left. The men working on the
lower end of the line, between Rem
frewls and hVansburg are reported Il
have struck Monday afternoon Or
Monday evening Mr.. G. D. Baker, the
agent and time keeper Of the contrac
tor, had warrants issued for five of the
strikers, on charges of riot and assault
and battery. The squad that advo
Gated the strike started from Butler
Monday morning and went the entire
length Of Mackin's contract, INDUCING
the men to quit work when they could
and, it is charged, forcing one Of th'
squads to quit This squad would no
quit unless their foreman said so, ant
as he would not say so, the striker
attacked him and took the tools from
the men.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
Some Sensible Suggestions 90 Was
fnr nuiIaIcra.

TO he Editor QC The EccHiHg Critic!
would like to ask tho master builders 20
consider n few pointed reasons why they
fhould organize and act I'm conjunction with
the brotherhood Of Carpenters Tor the purpose
OF protecting the trade from the speculators
and sharpers, who arc pocketing more than
enable them to pay us decent living wages. II
Is well known that the class OF tcuements
hold together long enough TO secure the pay
mcnt Cf the last installment OF purchase
money, and are sold 10 Innocent purchasers
who base their valuation on the amount OF
cheap material piled up on lot OF ground OF
fixed value. We, the journeymen, have In
years past relied upon you TO uphold the
trade; 10 make II possible for us, by industry
and economy, TO provide against accident dis
ease ana old age. Tho mills Of greed are
grinding slowly, but they are grinding us ex-
We arc constrained TO ask you who know
our situation and arc our natural allies, II 1t
is wise TO allow your petty joalousies to empty
and force us into life OF grinding servitudo
with no rainbow OF hope TO illumlne the
storms OF adversely that must soon overtake
us. We have not formulated creed, but
through the doctrine OF transmigration OF
souls have attributed to the pork butchers In
some past generation the opening OF Pandoras
box Of business principles, which may ac-
count for the hoggishness of some lumber mer-
chants who. not satisfied with the logiu-
mate profits Of that business, must encroach on
that OF the mill men and contractors-who
manufacture the raw material by cheap labor
enter the market and compete with their
customers to intensity the competition that
could barely stand an additional strain. Very
few master builders are at present realizing
any profit ON the amount OF business done in
comparison with commercial enterprises
where the profits range from 10 to 100per
cent, certainly much smaller than in
the furnishing OF the building materials where
special rates are offered to buyers who have
no preference as TO who may get their patron
age and money, provided they get what they
want cheaper than the builder who deals
heavily. There is a mystery In several speci-
ncations coming under my notice that has
caused me to wonder why Slasher Co.'s doors,
sashes and blinds are mentioned as forming
contract to build? Why Burn-it 8 patent heater
should be used in preference to one the owner
may buy? Why Frost Crackers brick are es-
sential to good workmanship, unless there Is
10 per cent. in the agency of these materials
TO the man who drew the contract? Now the
1ourneymen have been lectured on the sin of
driving capital to seek other Investments, in
asking that the wages may amount to the cost
OF living, by these conscientious (O custodians
of the private funds of the public at large,
who seek TO add to the profit OF capital the
profit of labor without the Intervention of the
middlemen. CARPENTER.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
Bayard's Bill.
Wash. Cor. n. Y. q

WasIl. COT u ] : IIuIH.
see that one Of your contemporaries says
Bayard opposed the nomination on cOnscien-
ffOus grounds. Let me remind you Of the real
secret Of the Opposition: In November, 1880,
Senator Bayard, at Dover, made a grave accu-
safion against Senator ConkliDg, Gen. Arthur,
Judge Noah Davis and AIR. Boutwell,. His at
ientlOn being called 70 Il, with request for an
exp1anatiOn Of a charge lie knew 70 be Daseloss,
Bayard denied having made IT, A number Of
people who we're present-6Ome twenty or 5o-
made an afIidagit that Bayard had used the
named there1p0n issued card signed By
each, boldly and explicitly characterlzing SEN
afOr Bayard'6 Statement as a lie. ''sans peur
and sans Teproche" bad y swallow the bitter
feneiFe eruciaiiOns Of a few days ago were the
direcf result
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
A Proper Decision.

BaIllIlOfc GhZette.
peculiar case has arisen in Virginia.
Thornton Cooper, slave, was In 1867 con-
victed OF a felony, and for that reason has re-
Gently been refused the exercise Of the elect
i've franchise. He made petition OF his griey-
ance TO the Legislature, and II was referred TO
the Attorney General OF the state, who replied
that Cooper is improperly deprived OF his vote.
The franchise laws relate only TO citizens who
shall forfeit II because OF conviction for felony.
But when Cooper committed the felony he was
a slave, not citizen, nor with any OF the
rights and privileges OF a citizen; therefore
he had no rights or franchises to lose. Under
the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments TO
the Constitution of the United States he was
habilitated with the elective franchise and all
the rights OF citizenship, without reference
to his "previous condition, and as those
Cooper is good and solid Readjuster voter.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
A Tender EpftuDh.

The Indianapolis Saturday ReUieW remarks
that the tendency of modern taste is TO abolish
the epitaph entirely. "The name alone on
the tombstone tells It's own story-and speaks
the hah." 1t does not tell the story, however,
which in many cases strangers would like to
know; and it will be long before friends of the
OF fashion. But really there would seem to be
no need OF carving do9gerel on the marble. One
Of the most touching epitaphs ever penned Is
in Spring Grove, at Cincinnati, on the monu-
ment Of Louise Kirby Piatt, first wife OF Don
Plat:
"To thy dear memory, darling, and my own,
/ build in grief this monumental stone.
All that 1t tells of life In death is thine;
All that II tells of death In life is mine.
For that which made thy purer spirit blest,
In anguish deep has brought me great unrest
You, dying, live to find n life divine;
], living, die till death shall make me thine
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09

Much conjecturing has been INDUCED in,
in Nashville and New York, as to how the
recently delivered State debt opinion of
the Supreme Court of that State became
known in advance of its delivery by the
court. A letter from Nashville states that
it is reported there that the colored por-
ter who waits on the court when ain
chambers overheard the discussions of the
Judges and their determination thereof and
sold the information for a nice little
doucher," as our deceased brother Chand-
Ter would saw
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
The Inner History of COuk1inG's
AppOiutmeut,

Some two weeks before Mr.. Conkllng was
nominated by the President as Associate JUS
uce, Vice-President Davis called on President
Arthur and urged him to offer the position to
Senator Edmunds He took occasion to in
form the President that it would be very
gratifying 10 the Senators on both sides OF the
chamber, as also to the Supreme Bench The
President asked Mr.. Davis IL Senator Ed
munds would accept the position. He replied
that he had no doubt of 1t, or else he would
not have suggested Ii. Judge Davis left the
President under the impression that Ed
munds' name would be sent 10 the Senate in
n few days. When Conkling's name was COM
muntcated to the Senate Mr.. Davis and all the
Senators were very much surprised at the Pres
idents action. They did not believe, and so
stated nj the time, that Conkling would accept.
They did not regard the Presidents action as
sincere, and thought 1t was more for effect
than anything else. Accordingly, not only the
opponents, but the real friends OF Conkling,
were indignant. The same sort of feeling and
dissatisfaction prevailed among Edmunds'
friends. 1t appears that the President was
fully aware Of the fact that Mr.. Conkling would
under no circumstances accept. AS soon as he
had received the official notification, which
came TO hand on Monday morning. 1t Is under
stood the President then rendered the position
to Judge Edmunds. But 1t appears that both
he and his friends, not liking the manner in
which this important position had been
hawked about, he determined to decline 1t.
Had Judge Edmunds' name been sent to the
Senate, as 1t was agreed 1t should be, prior to
the Conkling tiasco, he would undoubtedly
have accepted it.-N. Y. El7,resS anu 1KdM
The President has to-day urged the accept
ance Of the Supreme Court Judgeship on Sena-
tor Edmunds. He has positively declined to
accept the position, and under no circum-
stances will he CONSENT Wash. Cor. Baltimore
american.
There is no doubt but President Arthur
wanted Senator Edmunds to go on the Bench,
and rendered him the appointment some time
ago, as THE CRITIC published at the time. But
Mr.. Edmunds declined the position then and
now. just why the President should see I'll
to go to the Senate for Justice and thus
weaken the already frail and doubtful strength
of the Republicans by taking the ablest oi
their number, is a mystery to all but his slow
going Excellency. There are able jurists who
are neither Senators nor ex-Senators.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
A New Way to Collect Old Debts.


81 suppose might as we'll destroy this,
said the tailor, disconsolately, 10 his wife,
taking up a bill due him from one OF tho
deacons OF the church 10 which they be-
longed
"Not bit Of 1t, " returned his wife. Give
IL 10 me. "
The next Sunday morning, when the plate
was passed around for subscriptions 10 pay
OF The foating debt she dropped the bill
In II, and before the middle Of tho week 1t was
paid.
"Marriage is lottery" remarked the
happy tailor, as he pOcketed the money, " but
advise every man TO take the chanc es.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
That's what Worries 'Em-They've
Got SO Much Sense.


Tho Republican majority in the House at
Washington is so loose and uncertain that the
managers have resolved to change the rules
so as to enable them TO hold IL together. They
find IL impossible 10 control the House under
the same rules which were IN force when the
Democrats held that body by a similarly
slender majority All this is strange enough,
as we have heard 1t said (by Republicans) that
all the intelligence and patriotism OF the coun-
try are concentrated I'm the Republican party.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-09
FOR SALE AND RENT.
To. J.sUIPHEN. II. M. ROGERS.
Real Estate and Rental Department,

4
Real Estate and Rental Department,
+ STREET, 936 NORTHWEST.
HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.
Houses and Rooms, furnished and unfurnished, of
every description In all pnrs Of the city for rent
REAL ESTATE OUR SPECIALITY.
FOR SALE
HOUSES WITH MODERN IMPROVEMENT
No. lGl4 18th ST. n. w. 10 broom House.
no. 1910 18th st. n. W., l0-room House.
coran street.
s-room House on + street, 5000
7-room House on street, t2,750.
New House and 1900 feet for sale for $500.
Nos 1lO3 1105 1i07 1109 iii and il13 Rst nice
Groom Houses and at n bargain.
A nice Groom. two-story House, modern improve
ments, Y ST. bet. iith and 18th, pressed brick
front, nice parking, &c, 200. -.
Six Beautiful Lots on M street, west of Connect
icut avenue, 81 feet each, ut 6l cents.
Three Building Lots near 10Th and Psts. n. We Mt
Also ten Beautiful Building Lots in Georgetown,
overlooking Washington city, on street,
Nice Groom Brick House, on 9th ST.. bet o and r,
for $500.
Nice s-story Brick House, rooms modern i'm.
provements with 2story brick STABLE, No.
1880 1lth st. s. e.. price $500.
72i 18th St W., House and Lot, 29i by 100 feet, at
Very fine Farm abou. miles from city, under
good cultivation.
Also other farms and lands.
WANTED
Houses, Lots and Farms TO sell.
Also Houses and Rooms to Rent.
FOR RENT
FURNISHED AND UNFURNISHED ROOMS.
Elegant Double Parlors, near Capitol.
2llS q ST. n. W., nice rooms
g23 9th st. n. W.. nice rooms.
g26 st. n. W., nice rooms. ..