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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
A Good Judge Of Clothing De-
ceiVed.

A man stole new spring overcoat
the other day, and the property. was
recovered in rather peculiar way.
The thief, who was a good judge of
fine clothing, offered to sell it to a
pawnbroker for $1S. The latter, see
ing that it was worth the money, at
once paid over the price, and received
the coat. Before the seller could get
out of the store, however, the pawn
broker found ticket on the garment,
showing that it came from the Boston
Clothing House, (the "Hub'O, 95
Smithfeld street, and that it's price was
only $40. Thief hastily handed back
the $40, and departed, leaving the coat
in the possession of the pawnbroker,
who returned it to its legal owner. 1t
may be stated that fine lightweight
overcoats can be bought at the Boston
Clothing House for Sc, 81, So, So, $40,
Sl2, Sl4, SIS, SIG and SIS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Sad Accident at Gas Works.

A sad accident happened near the
gas house in this town last Thursday
evening, by which boy named Boyle,
son of the widow Boyle, of Springdale,
was seriously, and sons of JOS. Nanny,
Jos. White and -- Mccarthy bad
ly burned. Exactly how the accident
happened, or how the gas came to be
ignited is not known, the boys do not
know themselves and all think differ
emily about it excepting the Boyle boy,
who is too badly burned to be able tG
talk. The large pipe from the natural gas
well to the gas house was and is lying
above ground and the gas from the
well passing through it, up to a point
near the works, where it was allowed
to escape through smaller pipe also
lying on the ground, while the new
meter was being prepared for its re-
ception. The noise made by the es-
Gaping gas of course attracted the at
tion Of the boys, large number of
which had gathered around the escape
pipe and were playing with the escap-
ing gas-making it shoot tin cans from
between their hands, throw out stones
that they would throw into the pipe,
etc. AT the moment of the accident,
the Boyle boy was sitting astride of
the escape pipe with a can in his hands,
another boy was standing near with
pipe or cigar in his mouth, and the
White and Mccarthy boys and others
were also near the escaping gas. The
gas exploded throwing the Boyle boy
distance of several feet and into some
water near by and burning him err,
bly, about the face and head, and burn
ing tbe Nanny boys face, and the
White and Mccarthy boys about the
face and neck. Some people think the
gas was ignited by the - boys
pipe or cigar, others that the tin can
held by the Boyle boy was thrown
against piece of large iron pipe lying
near and making spark, others that
one of the boys must have struck
match, though nobody saw that done.
1t is well known that lighted cigar
will ignite this natural gas though it
will not always ignite common or man.
ufactured gas. The boys at last &C.
counts were all doing well, though at
first, it was supposed that the Boyle
boy would not recover.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
A Terrible Explosion.

KITrANNINa, April pa tremend-
GUS explosion of giant or Atlas powder
took place at the depot of the Allegheny
Valley Railroad yesterday afternoon
about $50 o'clock which shook the
town and spread destruction on every
hand for distance of over 100 yards
from the immediate scene of the disaster.
From what can be learned it appears
that Mr. Wylie Reynolds, agent of the
road, and Mr.. Will Rheem. coal dealer,
were engaged in the pastime of firing
at mark on the side of one of the
loaded freight cars standing on the
siding, and had been so engaged for
some minutes, when shot fired by
Mr.. Rheem resulted in an explosion
which completely demolished the car,
and made an almost complete wreck of
several passenger coaches which were
lying on the side track 1t is repre-
sented that two 50-pound cases of the
powerful explosive were stored in the
car ready for shipment to Reynolds
Bros, at Redbank, and its presence
was overlooked or unknown to the
agent-who is very careful person in
bis management of the company's prop
erty-and simultaneously with shot
fired by Mr. Rheem came the terrible
explosion, which, fortunately, resulted
in no serious personal injury, though
several very narrow escapes were made
from instant death
Dinsmore, the conductor of the ac-
commodation which leaves KittanniDg
at O'Clock, was in close proximity to
the car, and was struck by flying
missile. and received severe scalp
wound. Mr. W. Rheem and young
man named Walter Diffenbacher both
sustained injuries, the latter sufficiently
serious to temporarily disable him.
The windows in the depot were de-
molished by the concussion, and in the
Bismark House adjoining the depot
great damage was done. Every build
ing in the immediate neighborhood
sustained more or less injury. AL
though the damage is great, general
satisfaction is felt that no fatalities en-.
Suad
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Good Well in Oakland twp.

The Showalter Bros. and Jos.
Hartman we'll on the Daniel Heck
farm in Oakland twp, reached the
sand last Saturday when the hole filled
about 500 feet with OIL A second bit
caused the we'll to flow, when drilling
was discontinued and the boiler re-
moved. Drilling was resumed Mon
day morning when the well flowed at
intervals of eight to ten minutes,
making twenty three bbls. in hours.
Up to to-day the sand was not pierced,
but the owners expect her to be good
for at least IS bbls. The sand in this
locality averages about eighteen feet.
The same parties are erecting another
rig ON same farm. Coe & Co., of
Millerstown, are drilling well about
500 feet east of this we'll on the Low
ry farm This we'll will be completed
in few days if no accidents happen
Hoyt & Dennison are also drilling
well on the Kirk heirs farm, about
1000 feet South of this we'll and got
considerable oil in second sand. The
Pipe Line boys completed a well on
the Snow farm recently which is doing
twenty bbls. The wells in this ter
ritory are small but are very durable.
Two wells on the Fry farm, about
mile and half east of these develop
ments have been averaging 200 bbls.
per month for some eight years.
The Phillips No. on the Wallace
farm, one mile east of Renfrew,
is doing 80 bbls. No. is still do
ing 10 bbls. the two wells are
doing about 100 bbls per day.
The Phillips Bros. have but fifty
acres of this Wallace farm leased, but
have an option for the balance of the
farm.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
DRESSING FOR SPRING.
What to Put on and Where Il
Get it in Pittsburgh.

The subject of spring clothing is one
that imperatively demands considera-
tion now. Winter is undoubtedly gone
for few months, and the shabby suits
that did very well when covered most
OF the time by thick overcoat are
sadly inharmonious with the bright
sunlight and fresh atmosphere that has
been vouchsafed to US for a week past.
At the Boston Clothing House (the
Hubby, 95 Smithffeld street, there are
hundreds of suits to choose from, at all
prices, in all textures, and in all styles,
for business, evening or Sunday wear.
A large corps of clerks, who under
stand their business are always at the
disposal of customers at the Boston
Clothing House, and he must be hard
to please who cannot be suited at this
favorite establishment.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25

The Knights Templar of the country have
been looking forward with interest to the trien-
NAL conclave, which opens in San Francisco
on August %. But one commandery in this
State is going as body. This is st. Mary's,
No. SO, of Philadelphia, which goes as escort
to the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania.
They will run a special train, starting from
Philadelphia on August 6, and taking in Den
yer, Colorda Springs and other points on the
route. The train returning, leaves San Fran
cisco August go, but Sir Knights who accom-
pany this party may return at pleasure, for
feiting only their sleeping-car privileges.
They have fixed the cost of their trip, inelud-
ing boarding, at S275
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Rich and Juicy VS.. Poor Meat.

Beef is very much like butter; unless it is
COON it is worthless, and if one can get a good
article for very slight advance over much
inferior article, he is foolish not to take the
best 1t is well known that Mr.. Shamberg,
whose market is opposite the residence of Col.
j. NJ. Thompson, always keeps the finest quail
tiles of meats, and yet sells at the most reason
able figures. Mr.. s., is thorough Judge of
good meat and that is the secret of his success
in business. Under no circumstance will he
allow pound of poor meat to go out of his
shop. His meat is always rich, tender, juicy
palatable and healthy. Give it a trial and you
will use no other
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Equity Suits Report.

In the case of Thornley, Johnston and Mrs.
Ramsey against William s. Boyd, General
Eckley, of Ohio, as master, reports in favor of
VIM. S. Royd, as having over paid them S493. 90.
This, with the large equity suit brought
by the Allen heirs Mrs. Ramsey being one of
them) against VIM. S. Boyd, of Butler, Pa.
on hand, resulted in favor of VIM. S. Boyd,
having oyerpaid the Allen heirs $5,0O0.00.
The costs in both cases are very heavy, all of
which will have to be paid by the Allen heirs.
ap18,4t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Prof. MeyerhOH

Tunes and repairs pianos and organs in Butler
and vicinity. His connection with Messrs. H.
Kleber & Bro, in Youngstown, O., whose long
experience in the music business offered him
Advantages which are enjoyed by few, enables
him to hold out extraordinary inducements,
Old pianos and organs tuned, repaired and pol
ished and made as good as new. mr7 ,3m
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Strange Scene in Jury Room

From Pittsburgh Dispatch of April 2l.l
During the progress of the second trial
of Sylvester A. Cosgrave yesterday, on
the charge of obtaining money from the
Merchants and Manufacturers Bank
under false pretenses, circumstance of
a rather extraordinary nature occurred,
which was only equalled by the remark
able couduct of juror in divulging the
nature of sealed verdict The jury in
the first case, which was taken up for
trial on Thursday, retired on Thursday
afternoon, shortly before 3 o'clock.
They remained out all night, and upon
the reassembling of the court yesterday
morning it was found they had not
agreed upon verdict.
The trial of the second case, the jury
in which was empanneled shortly before
the adjournment Of court on Thursday,
was continued and ran along smoothly
until abo1t oclock, when Judge White
suddenly left the bench, it is said in
response to message from the chung
jury" asking further instructions, and
went to their room, called them into
an adjoining room, and proceeded to
instruct them. A moment later an
attorney fastened into the courtroom
and informed A. NJ. Brown. Esq, that
he had seen the Judge enter tho room
which the chung jury" occupied. "ls
it possible 2" said Mr.. Brown, excited
ly; "where's MARSHALL" Glancing
hastily about the room he spied his col
league standing at one of the windows.
He made brief statement to him and
moment later Mr. Marshall in a great
hurry ran out of the Court room, and
ascending the stairs two steps at a
time, rushed toward the jury room.
The tivstave at the door refused him
admission, and seeing that Mr.. Mar
shall did not heed him, threw himself
against the door.
Finding it impossible to effect an er,
trance at that door Mr.. Marshall hast
ened to another one leading to the
room, which he entered before the tip
stave could interfere. Mr.. Marshall
confronted Judge White and in excited
tones demanded by what authority he
invaded the jury room The Judge, as
was afterwards stated, replied that be
was not talking to the jury about the
case. This, however, it Is alleged did
not pacify Mr.. Marshall, who, quite in,
dignant. expressed his feelings in most
emphatic terms. The two returned to
the room together. After the adjour-
mens of court. Mr.. Marshall was inter
viewed, but he declined to say anythin 6
for publication except to express his dis
approval of the action of Judge White,
which he said was uncalled for and IN
warranted. 1t was learned from an
other source that Mr.. Marshall had said
that he would use this circumstance tc
advantage if the case went against him
and might even go so far as to demand
/ Judge " hite's removal from the ben ch
The affair soon became known at th'
various lawyers Offices, and excited
great deal of comment.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
LE0AL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Estate Of Adam Efchert, Deed.

Letters of administration on the estate OF
Adam Eichert, decd, late of jackson township,
Butler county, Pa, having been granted 10 Inc
indebted to said estate will please make imme-
diate payment. and any having claims against
sold estate will present them duly authenticated
for payment. ...,
Evans City, Butler County, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Farmers LoO1xy

To your own interest and don't buy q grain
drill till you see the FARMERS FAvORITE.
Double distribution and grain seeder. force foed
grass Eeeder, and double cast-steel reversible
points. Steel axletrees. Grass seeder< either
behind or before For sale by VIM. Crookshank.
Saryersyiie, Butler Co. Pa. apl8tf I
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25

Letters of administration in the estate OF
w. p. Mechling, decd, late of Washington
township, Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment and any having
claims against said estate will present them du-
ly authenticated for settlement.
WI. CAMPBELL,
Administrator.
Baldwin P. o., Butler county, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Estate of VIM. III. Tebay.

Letters of administration on the estate oil
William IL Tebay, decd, late OF Vepango twp,
Butler County, Pa, having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons knowing themselves
Indebted to said estate will please make inne.
diate payment aud any having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenticated
for settlement. JOHN Ii. TEBAY,
Administrator,
Mar21 Eau Clair +. ", butter Co., III.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Butler B. & L, Association.

There will be meeting of the stockholders
of the Building & Loan Association, of Butler,
Pa, on Saturday evening, April 90, 1888, at I
o'clock r. NJ, at the Court House, in Butler, to
transac. such business as may come before it.
By ORDER OF THE BOARD.
J. s. CAMPBELL. Secretary.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Estate of Mary Wright.

Letters testamentary with the will annexed
having been granted to the undersigned on the
estate of Mary Wright, late of Jefferson twp,
Butler county, Pa, all persons knowing them
selves indebted to said estate will please make
Immediate payment and any having claims
against said estate will present them duly
authenticated for settlement.
REBECCA WALTER, Executrix,
Saxonburg P. o., Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Lots at billiards for Sale.

The undersigned has laid out some seventy
lots in the town of billiards, In Washington
twp, on both sides of the railroad, which he
will sell cheap for cash. These lots are entirely
within the town and are mostly from 60 10 10
feet in size. billiards is central point in the
Butler county coal field and is fast building up.
Some two hundred miners already live there,
and more buildings are needed to sup ly their
wants / will sell these lots at from SIS to $500
according to location. Terms cash.
PETER z. billiard,
billiards P. o., Butler Co., Pa.
nnr11-1m
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
Estate Of Frederick Peace.

Letters of administration on the estate OF
Frederick Peace, decd, late OF Middlesex twp
pntIer 90. Pa. having been granted to the
der signed, all persons knowing themselves In
debted to said estate will please make immedl,
ale payment and any having claims against said
estate w Ill present them duly authenticated tor
ssttlement. ROB'T TRIMBLE,
Administrator,
Mar2l Saxcnburgh z. o. Butler Co, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25
statesmen WANTED!

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT for Honest En-
erret,c Men. Salary and Expenses paid
The Business easily learned.
THE CHASE NURSERIES,
Kieffer Pear. Champion Ounce, Hansell Ras-
berry. and all the most desirable fruits and orna-
mentals. Ill;
Only those need apply who can devote then
entire time and atten ion to the work
Address, r. G. CHASE CO., PhllsdeiPhiS' o.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25

Sewing Machine attachments and
repairs Of oil kinds, at Grieh's Jewelry
store mav31-n
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25

Our customers have the advantage of our
many years experience in breeding and inn
porting large collections, opportunity of COM
pairing different breeds, low prices, because of
extent of business and low rates of transporta-
ton. Catalogues free Correspondence solicit
cd. POWELL BROTHERS,
Springboro, Crawford County, Pa.
ja17 ,3m
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25

An order OH Halls Safe and Lock Co., of Gin.
cnnati, and several orders on different Sewing
Machine Companies also certificate of me m.
bership to correspondence class of Pitman's
Photography. Enquire at this Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-04-25

james Park, Jr., one of Pittsbugh's most
prominent business men died at his home in
Allegheny City, last Saturday morning. Mr..
Park was the senior member of the firms of
Park, Brother & Co., and Park, Scott & Co.,
President of the Penn Cotton Mill, o. Alle-
gheny, largely interested in the Pittsburgh
Steel Company, limited; manager Of McIn-
tosh, Hemphill & Co., limited; manager Of
the Sixth Suspension Bridge: Vice President of
the Pittsburgh Bank for Savings; an incor-
porator and director of the West Pen: Hospi-
tai; director Of the Western University;
Vice President of the American Iron and
Steel Associa iation, and for several years di-
rector of the Allegheny Valley Railroad Com
pany.
Representative Hathersoll of Philalelph phia,
has introduced bill providing that plea of
insanity made by or for any defendant in a
criminal case shall be tried by a jury and de-
cided before any other issue. If found to have
been insane at the time of the committa' Of the
offense the defendant shall be committed by
the Court to an insane asylum. The Court
shall determine whether the insanity was ac-
companied by homicidal mania or not. If it
was not SO accompanied the defendant when
cuied shall be discharged, but if possessed of
homicidal mania at the time of the commission
of the crime he shall be kept in the asylum
for life. If the Court shall find that the de-
fendant was not insane he shall be required to
pay the costs of the insanity trial. A similar
bill has been introduced into the California
Legislature.
For Sale.
An order on Halls Safe and Lock Co., of Gin.
cinnat, and several orders on different Sewing
Machine Companies, also certificate of me m
| ha~eh;n 70 oorrounnndanca class of pitman's
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
PERSONAL.

Bob Harper, of Caird, visited his
friends here this week.
Mr. +. "A. Smith, of Cairo, spent
several rays here this wee,
Genial Dave srotcr, br Trenton,
was in town last Wednesday, l
Jim yrapford rejoices 'is the happy
father Of a brand new bow who made
his appearance Tuesday night
The Nashville World oflast We'd
nesday reported that Senitor Cooper
had been quite unwell for several
days. pig m'.i Hl
Mr.. W. G. ST as i proud over the
addition of another daughter to his
family. She came last "Wednesday
night. aa ~
Cadet Lee Turner came home
from the Knoxville University to at
.tenn the burial of hi. sister last
Thursday. '.' o." ...1F
We arr glad to see our friend Jno.
Weathe,ford up and around after
several DAYS illness. He was missed
by his friends. SD .,..n,,ar ,l..y .....
County superintendent Deason
aud City Recorder Wade, of Tren.
ton, passed through here Wednesday,
en- route to Middle Tennessee. $50
We clip the following item from a
Huntsville, Mo-, special to the St
Louis Republican Vt thy 1otn inst.
The many friends here nf the genrIe-
men are grntiied, but not surprised,
at the dismissal of the cases. "The
cases Of John Shepherd, cashier of
the Farmers and Traders bank. and
+. f. Sharp, cashier Of the Macon
Savings bank, were disposed VI in the
circuit court here 20 day A state of
facts was developed that showed cons
clusivply that these men were ignCr>
ant Of the true conditions Of these
banks at the time # their failure,
over year ago. 'rhe condition Of
affairs, it is said, was known only to
Melone and Eppesson, who were the
real owners Of the banks, hence the
cases were. dismissed g." ......
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
DIED.

Mrs Susannah Long, mother Of
j. G.. Long, Esq, died at her resi-.
Ience, three miles west of town, on
Wednesday Of last week, aged about
sixty>two years. She died in full
faith of a happy Immortality. She
w loved by large circle of rela-
tives and friends, an died without an
enemy in the world. Her remains
we're inferred at the family burying
ground at Poplar Springs, 10y the
side of her husband, James Long.
Miss Ella, daughter of w. &.
Turner, died last Tuesday night Of
rheumatism of the heart, after u
long and painful llInesse. She was
young lady of sweet disposition and
retiring manner, and was loved by
all who knew her. She. was ~ the
eighteenth year OF her age. H-r re.
maips were followed to the grave in
Otkwood cemetery by a large con
course of friends, prominent among
whom were the college pupils in pro,
cession. The family have our sin
cere coincidence. a.. .n...H
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
HOpeMen PresbyterY.

tlopewel Presbytery of the G. p.
Church will meet in the Methodist
church in this city next Saturday.
The examining committee will meet
on Friday The body consists Of
about ffty members. We understand
ample arrangements have been made
to accommodate them. Some dislin,
guished clsrgymen from distance
are expected to he present. Whsup-
pose the puIpits of the different
churches Will he occupied by them ON
the Sunday of the session.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
WOHlaIl's Best Friend.

Oar lady readers should not fail to
see the Queen Quilting Frame, on ex.
hihitioh Oh the lot next to A. Jor,
dan's store. Itisneat, light, compact,
simple, and works like a charm. 1t
rolls the batting hetween the quilt
and lining and requires no hasting.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
Photographs.

All persons wishing good Photo.
graphs or Gem pictures of their own
person or families will do &e to call
soon, as will remain hat short
time. I came here with II view OF
jocating, but they have got the cor,
.,orat;on Tux 80 high THAI | cannot
afford 10 locate under such high taxa
zion. Very Respectfully, .v
s. II. OWEN, photographer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
Bold Burglary.

On last Saturday night, our town
seemed to he infested with thieves.
Several houses were entered and 9th,
ers atteTpte hut we have heard of
only one where anything was stolen.
Mr.. II. l.. DickinsOn's residence
was entered through window and a
new Elgin silver watch, with gold foh
chain am lQcket, gold necklace and
eight to ten dollars in silver were Tia
ken. Mrs. Fawcett's residence was
entered, hut the flmIyawoke and the
thief was discovered before he had tax
en- anything. He WIS seen by Mrs. r.,
who says he was Il medium sized man,
with black ,mustache, wearing n
souch hat. Mayor Hale's Kitchen
was also entered, but the connecting
door was fastened. and nothing was
missed. Prowler4 were seen. and
heard around other houses, hut thev
did not enter. A liberal use of buck
shot on these rascals will put stop
to their deyltry, and they may ex
pect it in future. .raIa.r