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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
A Rich Treat.

The lecture of Mr.. Reuben McEl-
vain in the Court House, last Monday
evening, was one of the most entertain
ing our people have yet had. Within
the past few years there AVE been lee
turers of note from abroad among US,
but none of them had better audience
or were listened to as Mr.. McElvain
was. For some time past many OF his
friends, knowing his ability and merit,
his memory of events, and his mimi
table way of telling them, have insisted
upon him appearing in the lecture field.
This he has finally consented to do, and
his effort last Monday evening was
such success as both to crafty his
friends and to establish his reputation.
His subject was his war experiences
in the late Rebellion, in which he was
a private soldier; was severely wound
ed was taken prisoner and confined in
Richmond's prison dens, and finally
was in the hospital. Mr.. McElvaln
interspersed all of these serious and
suffering trials with many anecdotes OF
wit and humor. Among them he tells
of a comrade in the army hospital,
known as the Clutch Comrade" story,
this story would have to be heard to
be appreciated. AS Mr.. MeElvain
goes through the county delivering
this lecture, as he has promised to do,
all our people will have an opportunity
of hearing him. His effort in Butler
was the first here and, as we have said,
was great success. We bespeak for
him a hearty reception everywhere.
He was born and raised near this place
and is man of known honesty and
good moral character. He deserves all
success.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
A Stir in a PreSbytery.

New YORK. October 17.-Professor
Hopkins, of Auburn Theological Semi
nary, offered resolution to-day in the
Presbyterian Synod of New York that
made quite stir. 1t was in effect that
the synod hailed with satisfaction evil
dences of an increasing spirit of Chris
tian freedom as exhibited in the pastoral
letter of the late council of the Roman
Catholic Church here commended the
sentiments of that letter in regard to
the duty of pastoral supervision over
children congratulated the members
of the Church of Rome on the emphasis
with which the archbishop and bishops
magnify the glory of this Protestant
land as home of freedom; acknowl-
edged the services of the Roman Cath
olic Church to the cause of Christian
morality and public order; congratu-
lated the Roman Catholic people on
the concession made to them of the
right to congregational singing, and
hoped that the Roman Catholic faith
full might soon be allowed to participa-
ton in the Lords Supper.
Rev. DIR. Crosby objected to the res
olution. eve are not the critics of the
Roman Catholic Church." he said.
"The tone of the Synod would be low
cred by considering the actions of Ro-
man bishops and archbishops" Rev.
DR.. Hopkins said if such feeling pre-
vailed he would withdraw the resolu-
ton, but it was fitting that the Synod
should recognize such sentiments as the
resolution expressed. Rev. Mr.. Dey,
an editor of the Evangelist. urged the
passing of the resolution. "We cannot
| ignore the Church of Rome" he said.
at is not proper Christian temper to
take position to ignore that Church.
| Applause. There is a reforming
party in the Roman Catholic Church
and we ought to stand by it and en-
courage it." The resolution was refer
red to the committee on bills and over
lures.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
A Novel Sort of Industry.

BosToN, October 20.-Charles 7
Chance, a currier of Somerville, testi
flying before the Senate Committee on
Education and Labor, said with refer
ence to the tanning of human skins
that be saw them five years ago, heard
of them eleven years ago, and know
men who heard of them eighteen years
ago. The business has been increasing
ever since until lately. Three or four
months ago it was stopped. He add
ed; | have seen several whole hides
of women that had been tanned
They were perfect and looked as
natural as life.
Senator Blair-When did you see
these?
Witness-I don't know as I ought
to say. 1t might injure me.
Senator Blair-I will take the re-
sponsibility for that.
Witness-Well, can stand 1t. I
have seen them at Muller's tannery, in
Cambridge, the last one about year
ago.
Senator Blair-For what purpose
are these hides tanned
Witness-I don't know, sir.
Senator BlaiR-Do you know any.
one else who saw these things?
Witness-Yes; Dan McDermctt, Of
Somerville, saw one; also man nam
ed Worster, of Someryille. McDer-
mott cut small piece OF and carried
it in his pocket for two years.
Senator Blair-Is this business done
anywhere else?
Witness-Yes; it is done in Wo-
burn.
Senator Blair--Did you ever take
part in tanning one of these hides ?
Witness-No, sir,
Senator Blair--Did tie proprietors
know this was going on7
Witness-Why, yes; they must have.
The men told me that the proprietors
did most of the work on these hides
with their own hands. There are
plenty of men who could tell all about
this, but they don't dare to.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
City Against Country.

The vote in Ohio last week shows
that the proposed prohibitory amend
ment to the Constitution of that State
is defeated by just about the vote given
against it in the city of Cincinnati
Out of vote of some sixty thousand
cast in that city the Constitutional
amendment received but little more
than eight thousand, making majority
of fifty-two thousand against it, and
being about the number it is lost by in
the State The old saying comes to
mind here, that God made the country
and--somebody else the city.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
Elections Yet to Come.

The State elections yet to occur this
year will be held on Tuesday, Noyem-
bcr G. The complete list is as follows !:
Connecticut will elect one-half its
Senate and its full House of Represen-
tatives.
Maryland will elect Governor, Con-
troller, Attorney General and Legisla-
ture.
Massachusetts, will elect Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of
State, Treasurer, Attorney General,
Auditor and Legislature.
Minnesota will elect Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, Secretary Of State,
Treasurer, Attorney General, and Rail-
road Commissioner, and vote upon
three proposed amendments to the Con-
stitution of the State, which provide (D
that the general elections shall be held
hereafter in November in each even
year; (2) that the Secretary of State,
the Treasurer and the Attorney General
shall serve two years. and the State
Auditor four years. and (3) fix the terms
of service for the Judges and Clerk ol
the Supreme Court and of the District
Court of the State.
Mississippi will eleet its Legislature
Nebraska will elect Justice of its
Supreme Court and Regents of the
State University.
New Jersey will elect Governor,
part of it's Senate and its full House ol
Representatives.
New York will elect Secretary OF
State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney
General, Engineer and Surveyor, and
both branches of the Legislature. and
vote upon proposition to abolish con-
tract labor from the State prisons.
Pennsylvania will elect Auditor
General and State Treasurer.
Virginia will elect part of its Senate
and its full Assembly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.
Upwards of One Thousand Lives
Lost on the Coast Of Asia
Minor.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct. lit is re-
ported that much damage to property
and great loss of life have been caused
by earthquakes on the peninsula be-
tween Chesme, in Asia Minor, opposite
the Island of Chios, and Vourla, on the
Southern coast of the Gulf of Smyrna.
All the villages in that region have
been destroyed and, it is believed, that
upwards of 1000 persons have perished.
The survivors of the disaster are suffer-
ing fearful priyations and complete
panic prevails among them.
BURIED IN THE RUINS OF THEIR HOMES.
Most of the houses collapsed at the
first shock, burying their inmates. The
people who escaped became panic
stricken and sought the fields, where
many are still huddled together in a
starving condition and suffering from
cold. Help for the stricken people is
going forward from Smyrna.
The Porte of Turkey has issued a
notice stating that 90, 900 persons are
homeless and pleading for immediate
assistance. A Government commission
will start as soon as possible to aid the
local officials. The report that 1000
persons perished is confirmed.
LONDON, October 19.-The British
Consul at Chios reports that 1000 per.
sons on the main land have been killed
and wounded by an earthquake. AS
sistance is urgent. The Lord Mayor
consents to transmit contributions for
the relief of the sufferers.
An Athens dispatch says the Greek
Government sent two ships to the
Grecian Archipelago with supplies for
the sufferers by the earthquake. One
hundred and twenty bodies have been
recovered near Chesme, in Anatolia
The earth near Atlatasa literally swal
lowed up houses and people.
A Constantinople dispatch says the
Sultan has ordered the Governor
of Smyrna to start for the scene of the
earthquake with tents and other neces
saries
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
A Disturbing Decision.

The Supreme Court of the United
States at Washington last week render
ed decision that naturally alarms all
the colored people of the land. Con-
gress, in 1875, passed what is known
as the Civil Rights Act The wording
and object of this act was to secure to
the colored people equal rights in pub
lie places, such as in hotels and upon
railroads. 1t was intended that they
should not be excluded from the same
nor Disseminated against in the priyil-
eges and uses of the same. The act
was passed to carry out, as was sup
posed, the provisions of the 18th and
14th amendments of the Constitution
of the United States. These amend
ments were engrafted in the National
Constitution since the war. They
not only declare slavery at an end,
but the l4th says, "all per-
sons born or naturalized in the
United States are citizens;;" and
that mo State" shall make any law
abridging the rights of any citizen. But
as this provision seems directed to the
"States," it is claimed, and now decid-
ed, that the civil rights act of 1915, is
unconstitutional, inasmuch as it is di-
rccted to and embraces the people gen.
orally. In other words, that such legis-
lation must come from the States and
not from Congress. And, therefore, if
hotel keepers and railroads discriminate
against the colored people they have, or
must have, their remedy by proceedings
in the States, based on the provisions
of the 14th amendment. But we do
not pretend to fully discuss the ques-
tion at present. The decision, if wrong,
will rouse up the people and bring
about a remedy. If it is right, then
further legislation will doubtless come
to pass in due time. The one thing
certain is, that all are now equal before
the law in this country.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
A Blow at Searight.

WAYNEsBURG, Oct. l5.--By a vote
of 49 to - the Greene county Repub-
licans, in Convention here to-day, de.
cided to make no nomination for the
judgship in this district. This means
that they will vote for Mr.. Inghram in
preference to taking any chances on
the election of Searight, who, among
other reasons, is disliked for the friend
ship he displayed toward Lyman
Dukes, the slayer of Captain Mutt.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
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DEATHS.

SWAIN.-On Oct 5. 1883. at his residence near
Harmony, this county, Mr.. Samuel Swain aged
R3 years and Il days.
RANKIN sin Fairyew township. this county. on
September g, 1889. Mr.. William Rankin, aged 10
years, I months anl'l3 dave.
McCOLLOUG HIN Fairyiew IVY, tyI3 COUNTY,
on Oct. 13, 1888 Mrs. Mccullough vile of MI.
Richard Mccullough, aged about 35 years.
and thirty six carriages, 1t is said. followed the
remains to the cemetery.
HEMPHILL.-At his home In Connoquenessing
township, Butler county. on Oct. 10, 1888, Mr. A.
Hemphill, in the 42d year of his age
4 gsty large number of friends and neighDors
followed lis felaips to their final resting place on
Sabbath last. The family Lsye the sympathy OF
all their neghbors. j. ". Y.
CHRISTY-At his residence In Cherry township,
this county. Oct 10, 1883, Mr. George Christy
n
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
MARRIED..

SARvER-HpN HpNSBARGER.-On Oct; O.. 1888, at
the Hensliew parspyage, by Rev. j. May, Mr.;
Miss Joannah Hupsbafgef' tor"Fosyqfdd town
ship, Butler county. Pa
BEPP-MILLER.-On Oct, .. 1883, by Rey. Y. y.
Bupp aud SIlss Appa Z. Miller, both of this
county.
GOEHRING-SHAFFER.- Gat. ~. 1883, by
Rev. V. b. Christy. at his residence IN Helienope,
Mr.. William III. GOehrng, OF Zelienople. and
Miss Kate Shaffer, of Harmony this county.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
The Peoples Money, How it is
Squandered.

The House of Representatives met
at IL O'Clock this morning, and the fol-
lowing is an account of the proceed
ings: -
Speaker Faunpe-"The House will
come to order, Prayer by the Chap
lain. The Chaplain prays. Time,
q minutes.
Speaker Faunce-"The Journal of
Yesterday will be read" The Jour.
nal is read. Time, 2 minutes.
Several members-"I ask leave OF ab-
sence for so-and-so for such-and-such q
time" Leave was granted. Time p
minutes.
Mr.. Mackin (Dem)-"I move that
when the House adjourn, it be to meet
tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9
o'clock. [Agreed to. Time, II mia-
Mr.. Hasson (Dem)-"I move We
adjourn. GAgreed to. Tine one min
Total time consumed 10 minutes
Business done Nothing.
Cost of session, 200 men,
bers at $40 each $4,000
Employees, etc., (say)- 4oo
Total sa.409
Pittsburgh Com. Gazette, Oct. Is.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
General Political News.

VIRGINIANS FAV0RING BLAINE AND
LINCOLN FOR 1884.
NORFOLK, Va, Oct. l7.-At the reg
ular Republican Convention of Nanse-
mond county to-day, B. B. pumville.
who was postmaster under Grant and
Hayes, was nominated for the Legisla-
ture by acclamation. Resolutions de-
claring Blaine their choice for President
and Lincoln for Vice President were
adopted amid great enthusiasm, colored
men rising to their feet and sending up
cheer after cheer Ex- Congressman
Dezendorf made speech, which called
forth great applause. The Convention
was harmonious throughout.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
sHERMAN's SWEEPING MAJORITY.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct 1.-THE
State Register has official returns from
eighty counties and definite returns
from nineteen others. These give
Sherman, Republican for Governor,
25, ,472 majority oyer Kline and about
$500 over all. The exact official can
vass will not vary much from these
figures
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
One Barrel of Ohio Beer will not
Make a National Spree.

Mcdonald, of Indiana, warns his
party that the election of Hoadly in
Ohio docs not necessarily mean Demo
cratic success In the National contest
next year. Mcdonald, it will be noted,
fully sustains his reputation as man
of caution and discreetness. He knows
that one barrel of Ohio beer will never
make a National spree.-Phiiadelphia
Press
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
Jurors to Try Young James Mutt.

UNIoNTowN, Oct. Is One hundred
and eighty-eight jurors were drawn to-
day for tie December term of court,
twenty-four grand Jurors. eighty petit
Jurors for the first week, when tts trial
of James Mutt will come up, forty
eight tor second week, and thirty-six
for the third 1t will be big court,
and Judge Wilson's last term.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

LORD CoLERIDGE, Chief Justice OF
England, is visiting this country ana
has been rendered many receptions by
the legal fraternity. He is very popu-
lar wherever he has been, and I'M
presses all who meet him as being the
most level-headed Englishman who has
visited the United States. He seems
to be both generous and just in his
opinions.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
REPUBLICAN MEETING.

There will be Republican meeting
in the Court House at Butler, on
wednesday Eve. Oct. S4th'
Hon. JEROME B. NILES,
Candidate for Auditor General, VIII
address the meeting. Let all come
and hear him.
Hon. S. Fl. Miller will also be pres
ent and speak.
By ORDER OF Co Com.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

THE Pittsburgh Post says that Hon.
George A. jerks, of Jefferson county,
is of the opirion that unless the State
ia reauportioned as the federal law COM
mands the Pennsylvania delegation to
Congress, to be elected next fall, will
be jeoparized and that the clerk OF the
House would be justified in emitting
the names of the delegation from the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

THE story that Mr.. Livsey. the Re-
publican candidate for State Treasurer,
was in the rebel army is canard. de
is member of the G. A. R., belongs
to Hays Post No. 8, Pittsburgh, hay
ing served with credit in the Union
Armv
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
Turn Out.

We again urge upon the Republi-
cans of this county to turn out to the
coming election, Tuesday week, No
vember 6. In order to elect the coun-
ty ticket pretty full turn out to the
polls may be necessary. The county
ticket, as well as the State ticket, is
composed of good men entitled to the
confidence and support Of all Republi-
cans. Let all go to the polls and elect
them.
REPUBLICAN rally in the Court
House this, Wednesday evening.
Hons. Niles and Miller will speak.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

The following is the prohibition
amendment which was defeated in
Ohio by the vote of Cincinnati: "The
manufacture of and the traffic in in
toxicating liquors to be used as bev-
erage are forever prohibited, and the
General Assembly shall provide by
law for the enforcement of this pro-
vision.n In Iowa the result is differ
ent, q similar amendment being carried
by q large majority.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

THE Republicans of Fayette and
Greene counties, this State, have de-
clined to put candidate for President
Judge in nomination. This is for the
purpose of preventing the election of
Searight, the Democratic nominee of
Fayette county, and who is charged
with being mixed up in the Dukes
Mutt case, and otherwise being unfit
for the office. The Democratic nominee
of Greene county, Inghram, is said to
be good and competent man and the
Republicans will support him in order
to defeat Searight. The district is
largely Democratic one.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

Hon. ]. B. NILES, at the Court
House tonight.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

Plaintiffs.
John Simons.
James Mcintosh.
Richard Graham.
4 melia Gilliland.
III b Sheakley.
r S Schamberg.
Annie NJ kilchenstein.
% c Walters.
j 5 Wally.
j W Reamer & Co.
John Cannon.
Woods and Maxwell.
Klee & Bro, for use.
Henry Rabe.
Joseph A Mcdonald.
;. Ella Wick.
A n Russell.
Joseph Kissick.
Andrew Harp.
Elizabeth Il Brown.
james S Rose.
William Duncan.
Thompson Kyle.
5 w Glenn for use.
Same.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24


Mercer Mining and Mfg Co.
Same.
Same.
John Huckenstine.
A Bihlman, Jr.
Sauter, Louden & Co.
NJ l. Comstock.
p & w II r Co.
j b Hill ct al.
Merwin and Partridge.
% Crafty.
Sarah Gibson ct al.
j + McClung ct al.
James Henry.
John Smith ct al.
John + Hall.
Thomas Hindman.
Harris Knowles ct al.
Jacob Hepler.
John Scott.
John Johnston.
5 Dufford.
James Kerr.
School District of Brady twp.
Same.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
Authors Review and Scrap Book,

MONTHLY MAGAZINE. 16 PAGES. ADAPTED
TO SCHOOLS, READING CIRCLE AND HOMES.
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caulay january, III. w. Longfellow ; February,
May, Howells; June Tnackeray,
Besides this, each Reyiew Will contain short
sketch OF distinguished person not an author, a
dialogue, news items, general information, fables,
natural history, Little Peoples" department.
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TERMS Single Numbers, Scents each Single
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DtJ JtfttdHt y dttOfHeV
Thompson & Son q Kyle
Same.
Same.
n Black.
j B Bredin.
j NJ Galbreath.
w III Martin.
L p Scott.
McJunkin and Campbell
NJ n Miles.
Thompson and Scott.
l. Z Mitchell.
c Walker.
w ID Brandon.
Il p Scott.
l. 4 Mitchell.
w A Forquer.
f 5 Bowser.
iGoucher.
r P Scott.
: p Irwin.
Thompson & Son.
l. z Mitchell.
j NJ Greer.
Same.
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

Mr. BLAINE appears to have settled
down regularly to literary work. 1t is
announced that after completing his
history of "From Lincoln to Garfield" }"
he will begin history of the war of
1912, of which no satisfactory histori-
cal account has yet been given. 1t is
said that Mr.. Blainefs publishers have
advanced orders for one hundred thou
sand copies of the work to which he is
now putting the finishing touches.
The author receives $75, in cash
and is to have in addition royalty of
Is cents on each volume. In thus
turning bis attention to literature, Mr..
Blaine will do the students of history
good service and couple the fame of an
author with that of the statesman
En-.
FROM Harrisburg there is the same
old story, nothing done. The Repub-
lican members of the Senate reconsid-
cred, and then defeated, the bill from
the House for conference committee,
on apportionment, to be composed of
members appointed each by the other
or opposite side in politics This is
the same bill we referred to last week.
Its rejection by the Senate seems to
further close the door to anything be-
ing done. The House meets daily, ex-
cept Saturday, and is in session some
times not over ten minutes, and then
adjourns to next day. The Senate
meets on Tuesday and adjourns to Fri
day, and on Friday adjourns again to
Tuesday. And so the matter goes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
AGENTS WANTEO!

Prothonotary's Office, Oct. %, 1888.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

NJ. n. GREER, Prothonotary
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24

Total Sa,409
Pittsburgh Com. Gazette, Oct. ls.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-10-24
70 SUFFERING HUMANITY.
DAYS SOAP X!LL Clan f., i; j;


Ev nimre the nest comrexons
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-08-01
A SPLENDID
FARM FOR SALE I!

The undersigned will sell his
VALUABLE FARM.
Containing about 240 acres of
LAND OF THE Est QUALITY,
50 acres of which is Fine Pasture Land
with
NEVER-FAILING SPRING of WATER
Farm is situated
II MILES SOUTH OF BOHEMIAN
School, House, Gallatin County. The
Farm will be
SOLD UNREASONABLE TERMS.
For further particulars enquire ofthe un-
dersigned.
81 81 &IATTIEW BIRD.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-08-01
ene i.aed u pied upon sure

N enci RACED I "a pfeted upon 1 sure
4;r1 inSppe success. 4. street rail.
w.y should be built at least On Main
etrect 10 the depot. Water works should
both for better fire pro
lection and domestic purposes. A large
IN mtntantial hotel building should be
erected No place in Montana has SUPER
Tor az indeed natural conditions for the