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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
The Battle of Bushy Run.

We have received an invitation to attend the
celebration of the 120th anniversary of the bat
tie of Bushy Run, to be held on the battle field,
In the western part of Westmoreland county
near Manor Station on the P. r. R., on the 9th
inst. Several distinguished orators will be
present, as will also the military organizations
of the county and neighborhood and several
brass bands. Refreshments will be furnished
on the grounds and the affair will probably par
take of the nature of big picnic. Most of the
trains on the P. r. r. will stop at Manor that
day, and hacks and carriages will run from the
station to the ground.
The battle of Bushy Run was fought on the
9TH and 9th days of August, 1868, between the
British and Colonists on one side and the In
dians under the lead of the celebrated chefs,
Pontiac and Guyasootha, on the other, and re-
suited in the complete defeat of the Indians.
The Gazette of a late date contained the fol-
lowing interesting history of the battle:
"The treaty of peace between England and
France made at the close of the French and
Indian war, was disregarded by the Indians,
who continued their attacks upon the forts and
settlements along the frontier of Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Virginia. After all the blood
and treasure that had been expended in estab-
fishing English supremacy over the territory
extending from the Ohio to the Lakes, only
three of the strongest of the forts remained in
English hands-Fort Pitt, Detroit and Niagara.
The savages had made determined efforts to
capture the fortifcation at the head of the,OhiO,
had cut off all communication, and the garrison
was in very great danger of being captured.
Niagara and Detroit were reached by water and
more easily relieved, but Fort Pitt required a
long and laborious march through an unbI oxen
wilderness before it could be saved from threat
ened danger.
| Colonel Henry Bouquet was ordered to march
to the relief of the beleagured garrison at Fort
| Pitt, and it was on his march from Carlisle -
Pittsburgh that the battle Of Bushy Run was
| fought. The first prominent mention of the
name of Bouquet in our colonial records was in
| letter from Washington, who differed with
| him as to the route which General Forbes
| should pursue from Bedford to Fort Duquesne,
| in his expedition of 1853. Washington urged
the old Braddock::road, but Bouquet favored
new route through Pennsy lvania by the Loyal
| Hanning, which was adopted by Forbes. 1t
| was never satisfactorily explained why a new
road through wilderness and over mountains,
| for the distance of 100 miles, should have been
| preferred to one already opened to point near
the fort, but Pennsylvania influence is assign
| ed as the reason.
Colonel Bouquet set out from Carlis lie with
large quantity of military stores and provisions,
| escorted by what were left of two regiments
lately returned from service in the West Indies,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
Accident at POrterSVille.

Mrs. Jacob Won Gorder, estimable old
lady residing in Perry township, Lawrence
county, met with quite a serious accident Tues
day, while on visit to her daughter, Mrs
Aiken, who lives at Portersville. The latter
went to the cellar to get something for supper,
and Mrs. Van Gorder, wishing to assist, went
to meet her. 1t was quite dark, and the old
lady missed the first step, becoming overbal-
anced, fell to the ground alighting Oh her head
and breaking her collar bone. The jar on the
nervous system is very great, and no hopes are
entertained for her recovery. The unfortu-
nate lady and the members of her family have
the sympathy of many friends, who are sin
cere in the hope that she may yet rally and re-
cover, improbable as it seems at present.
New Castle Ners
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
At 25 Cents,
heavy Doeskin Jeans, at
RITTER & RALsTON's.
Indigo Blues.
All the new figures and styles, at
RITTER & RALsToN'S.
APPALLING SCENES.
Twenty-Five Travellers Instant
Iy Killed and Many are

ALBION, n. Y, July 29-The steam
boat express on the Niagara Falls di-
vision of the Rome, Watertown and
Ogensburg Railroad met with an acci-
dent frightful in it's consequences late
Friday night. The train was an enor-
nous one-a double header, as those
are called that are dragged by two en-
gines-and the engines were followed
by six sleepers and six ordinary
coaches. 1t was bound from Niagara
to Clayton, whence its passengers were
to take boat to the Thousand Islands.
1t was behind time and swept along at
40 miles an hour. The way was
along tie south shore of Lake Ontario.
Suddenly, when it neared Clayton it
dashed into thunder squall of unusual
violence. The rain fell In sheets, the
wind roared and pressed heavily
against the cars, and while the thunder
was heard above the rumble and clat-
ter of the train, frequent flashes of light
ming illuminated the country side.
There were two hundred people in the
cars, mainly pleasure seekers, and near
ly all from Michigan.
A box freight car had been standing
in a siding near Carylon, and had
either been blown along to the junction
of the siding and main track or had
been pusned there by some malicious
person 1t rested SO that one of its
corners projected beyond one rail of the
main track, and the swiftly moving ex-
press train ran against it. Instantly,
and without any apparent loss of head
way, the engines, baggage car and two
of the sleepers left the rails and heaped
one upon the other-a mass of wreck
age--beside the track, blocking the
way of the rest of the cars and partial
ly wrecking many of them. 1t is re-
ported that the crash was heard three
miles away. The cries and shrieks OF
the wounded added to the horrors of
the situation for those who have des-
cribed the scene, and who could not in
the darkness and amid the binding and
deafening storm comprehend the ex-
tent or exact nature of the disaster.
The country is very sparsely settled
there, and assistance came slowly.
The awful details were speedily
gathered, and it was soon known that
% persons had been killed and twice
as many injured Eighteen Of those
who suffered death were passengers
and four were train hands.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
rs LIVES LOST.

BALTCMoRE, July PA steamer
has just arrived here with 81 more
bodies from the Tivoli disaster This
makes about IS bodies in all. 1t is
thought the deaths will amount to 100.
The greatest excitement prevails here.
Up to noon 65 bodies have been
brought to the city. All, except four,
have been identified.
As soon as the bodies had been de-
posted on the wharf the barge went
back to Tivoli, and before O'Clock this
morning had returned to Henderson's
wharf with her second load of dead
bodies, number over 80. By this time
the news of the calamity had spread
throughout the city and thousands gath
cred at the wharf and in the vicinity.
Throughout the night many persons,
fathers, mothers, brothers and friends
connected with the excursionists had
gathered at the Light street wharf,
where the barge usually lands, anxious
ly awaiting her arrival and apprehend-
ing disaster when the boat did not
come at her usual time. AS the hours
wore on past midnight, and there were
yet no tidings of their friends, their
fears were increased to almost con-
viction that dreadful accident had be-
fallen the party. At latter hour their
fears were realized when the facts be-
came known. As fast as the bodies
were identified by relations and friends
they were taken to their respective
homes.
The unidentified bodies were carried
to the Eastern Police Station, to re-
main until recognized or otherwise dis
posed Of The coroner will commence
an official investigation this evening.
Statements in regard to the immediate
cause of the accident are conflicting. 1t
is stated by some that the barge was
already lying alongside the wharf, and
gang plank being run out, when it
gave way and that it llfrom the sheer
weight of the crowd upon it. Others
are of the opinion that the wharf was
carried away by contact with the
barge.
-Dabbs, the celebrated Pittsburgh
Photographer, succeeds in getting a
good likeness and at the same time a
pleasing picture.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
SWITHIN C. sHORTLIDGE'S

Academy for Young Men and Boys Media. Penn.
Il IN. from Philadelphia. School year opens Sept.
~ Fixed price covers every expense. even books.
No examination for admission Thirteen ex-
periemced teachers. all men and All graduates.
Special opportunities for apt students to advance
rapidly. Special drill for duh and backward boys.
Patrons or students may select any studies or
choose the regular English, Scientific. business,
Classical or Civil Engineering Course. Students
fitted at Media Academy are now in Harvard,
Yale, and ten other Colleges and Polytechnic
"A fine Gymnasium and Ball ground. 1900 vols.
added to Library in 1883. Apparatus doubled IN
graduating class in Commercial Dept in 1883.
Media has churches and atemperance charter
which prohibits the sale of all intoxicating drinks.
For new Illustrated Circular address the Principal
and Proprietor SWITIIIN C. SHORTLTDGE, A.
NJ. UIaryard University Graduate,, Media Penn.
augi-it.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
GENEVA COLLEGE.

Opens September 4th instruction thorough
and practical, Moral tone high, Discipline strict
Expense moderate. Good facilities for self
boarding. Situation healthiul and romantic A
Lady Principal has charge of Ladies' and Nor
NAL dcpartmert Prizes d work for needy
students during vacation. Come and welcome
Address further REV. II. ii. GEORGE, ID. ID.
President. Beaver Falls, Pa, astlt5t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
S. Bradley & Sons
Solid Red Blankets, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
The Indiana Pa State Morn

The Indiana, Pa, State Normal
School does not claim to be $50 per
cent. better for training teachers, and
20 per cent cheaper than any similar
school," but it does claim to be among
the best For catalogue
Address l.. III. DURLING.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
SILVER AGERYE WHISKEY.

Endorsed by the medical fraternity. Families
supplied for medical purposes. Largest and
best selected stock of Imported and Domestic
Wines and Brandies.
MAX KLEIN WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER.
81 Federal street, Allegheny, opp. Fort Wayne
Passenger Depot and doors above West Penn
Depot.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

Ninety six young men and women,
from Butler county attended the Pine
Groye Normal Academy last year.
Expenses very low. A wide scope of
work provided by this school. Fall
term will begin Tuesday Aug. l4th.
ISAAC G. keller, Principal,
Grove City, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
DR.. Frease's Water Cure Es-
tabIiShment.

A health institution in lis Both year. For
nearly all kinds OF Chronic diseases, and es-
pecially the diseases of Women. Inval ds are
invited 10 correspond with US. Circulars free.
Address, \. FREASE, Nj. d.,
iylS-ly New Brighton, Beaver Co, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

At 5 Gents Per Yard,
Gray De Beige Dress Goods, 20 yarG.
for one dollar, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

According to the act of Assembly of 1874
township and borough auditors are required to
file copy of the report with the Clerk of
Courts or be subject to a fine OF twenty dollars
for neglect of the same.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that application viii
be made to the Governor of the Comm0nwe nth
Of Pennsylvania for charter of incorporation,
by the undersigned and others, to incorporate a
company for insurance upon the lives OF horses,
cattle and other live stock, on the mutual prln-
ciple, with its principal Office at Butler, Butler
county. Pa.
ISAAC LEFEvRE,
A. ID. WIER,
JNo. f. BYERs, EFT. AL.
July 81, 1888. augl-3t.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

The ease and naturalness in the
Photographs made by Dabbs is their
great merit.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

-Dabbs, the Pittsburgh Photo
grapher, is deserving of his great repu-
tation. He is one of the most success
full Photographers in the Country.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
For Money!.

All kinds of Dry Goods, Carpets
Trimmings and Furnishing Goods, al
RITTER & RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
Insurance.

Geo. w. Shaffer, Agent = Office
with K. Marshall Esq, Brady Block
Butler Pa. mayl7-tf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
For Sale.
To TOWnShin AuHitOrS-

A good oow-fresh this spring. Inquire at
this office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
Do Not Fail

to examine the large stock of Fall and
Winter Styles of Carpets, at Ritter Il
Ralstou's, all marked in plain figures,
at lower prices than ever. The double
weight ingrains at As cents are going
off lively.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01
At $50 Per Pair.

S. Bradley & Sons celebrated all WOO
Country Blankets, at
RITTER IL RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

New Fall Style
Dress Goods, at
RITTER &. RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

At 8 IA Cents,
nice plain Dress Goods, at
RITTER & RALSToN'S.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

-Dabbs, the celebrated Pittsburgh
Photographer, succeeds in getting a
good likeness and at the same time a
pleasing picture.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-01

E Advertise in the CITIZEN
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19

Every farmer is interested in the welfare of his
stock and should have on hand for ready refer
ence book describing the ailments his stock is
subject to- and the remedies therefor. In con-
sideration of this fact we have procured for the
benefit OF our farmer subscribers large number
of copies of Kendals Treatise on the Horse"
one of which we propose to give to every horse
owner who pays for his paper in advance The
book is one of great value, as it is an index of
diseases which give the symptoms, cause, and
the best treatment Of each. 1t contains table
giving all the principal drugs used for the horse
with the ordinary dose, effects, and antidote
when a poison; also table with an engraving
of the horses teeth at different ages of the horse,
a valuable collection OF recipes, and much more
valuable information.
Remember, we give this valuable work TO all
who pay their subscription in advance If
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19
The Biggest" and the 81 Hest >,

The Savannah Weekly Ne,cs needs no intro.
duction from us. For onc-thrd of n centnrv i,
has made its regular weekly appearance at thou
sands of homes in Florda an ever welcome
visitor. 1t has kept pace with the requirements
of advanced journalism, and each succeeding
;'o"r has witnessed marked improvements and
to-day 1t ranks with the best weeklies published
III this country. This mammoth sheet contains
eight pages OF reading matter, comprising all the
news OF the week, telegraphic dispatches, State
news, agricultural items, original serials, etc. In
addition to frst-cass newspaper at moderate
price, the publisher offers to each yearly subscr-
Der copy OF any of the published novels of the
hor"ing Ne,rs Library free Subscription, 81 a
year in advance. Address J H. Estil, Savan-
nah, Ga, or get the agent here to forward your
subscription.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19

Mr. +. !. Perkins left for New York yester-
day
MIR Jas NJ Vinson, If Palatka, was in the
city last week.
Mr.. f. NJ. Hopkins r,s gone on a business
trip to Apalachcola.
Mr.. f. p. Kammercr, OF Norfolk, Va,.s WIS.,
itng friends IN the city.
Mrs. Afford of Columbus, Ga, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. r. b. Carpenter
Miss Mamie Gale left last week To spend
some time in the Mountain section of Tennessee
Hon. Walter Gwynn, OF jacksonville, spent
few days with friends here during the past
week
Miss Bette Bernard who has had charge of
a school at Quitman, Ga, for several months
past has returned to Tallahassee
Mr.. ID. G. Wilson has been in the city for
several days. He always finds it agreeable and
pleasant to linger at his former home.
MIR. Richard Gamble son of Mr. f. w.
Gamble has returned from Norfolk, Va, and
will spend his summer vacation at home
Miss f. l.. Bythewood left last Saturday to
visit friends at Madison From that place she
will go to South Carolina and remain until tall.
Mr.. Lewis Willis, of the hardware house of
Jones, Willis & Co., Pensacola, was among the
callers at the FLORIDIAN office during the past
week
MIR. n. +. Mcleod has returned to Tallahas-
see, purchased the Photographic gallery formerly
owned by Curtis, and will be prepared to take
pictures in a few days.
Mr.. Chas. Erickson, an experienced baker
OF Columbus, Ga, came to Tallahassee last week
f,, tol.o OH ,ft l,o lol.
ter x Head,
Mr.. Henry Noel Felkel, Superintendent of
Schools for Leon county, is now B. A., the
Board of Education Of West Florida Seminary
having conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts
upon this worthy and accomplished gentleman
and scholar
Mr. Robt Gamble last Thursday completed
his engagement with the engineer corps Of the
Thomasville, and Tallahassee Gulf Railroad
The next day he received orders to report at
Fernandina without delay, prepared to take the
field with the engineers of the Florida Transit
and Peninsular Railroad system.
MIR. John f. Page and Col. John Bradford
have gone TO New York to attend a meeting Of
the directors Of the Thomasvlle, Tallahassee and
Gulf Railroad Company. AT this meeting ii will
probably be determined upon which line they
will construct their road between Thomasville
and Tallahassee.
Mrs. Alice Mundee, of Tallahassee, accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Charlotte, are on
visit TO this city. Mrs. Mundee has been in ill
health for some time and her physician ordered
her to the sea-shore. We hope that the invg-
Grating sea-air Of Amelia beach will have the
desired efect.-Fsrnundina Mirror, June 18Th.
Prof NJ ID. Berlitz, of the Berlitz Schools
of Languages in Boston and other Eastern cities,
and author of the Berltz Method" of teaching,
is spending few weeks with his friend, Prof E.
Dubois. Prof. Berlitz is very much pleased with
Tallahassee and Leon county, and will join his
friend in putting out fifty acres of choice vare
ties of grapes next season.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19

Dr. }. NJ, earn, of Centrevile, Leon county,
who has something of reputation as an onion
grower, last week brought to the FLoRrp1AN
once samples of his crop now being marketed
Red Tripoli and Ell Paso (white). There were
SIX in the lot-three of each variety-and they
weighed seven and half pounds Invested of
tops and outer skin. Those OF the red variety
were the largest. one weighing pound and \
halt and another twenty-five ounces, but the
smallest of the Ell Paso variety measured lS.
inches IN circumference. He sowed the seed
last October and transplanted in December. The
Doctor thinks that yield Of 400 bushels per acre
would he an ordinary crop, and he readily dis
poses OF all he raises in the Tallahassee market
al 81 per bushel.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19
AduIterated Cream Tartar.

The first conviction for selling adulterated
food was recently obtained by the Board Of
Health of this city IN. " The charge was
made against Henry Fulle, grocer, for selling
adulerated Cream Of Tartar to DIR. +. g. Love.
1t was proved that the particular article con-
tanned ninety;fce per rent. of gypsum and five
per cent. of tartaric acid 1t was obtained by
the retailer from wholesale dealer who had
disposed of large quantities. One man present
in the court room said that he alone sold every
year $3.50 900 worth of the alleged adulterated
article to the trade. The case was a perfectly
clear one for the prosecution, and conviction
resulted. - Chemical Gdzette. Git
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19
- seed POtafOes

The following from The RurlH N,,c yoyI,r
VIII he OF interest to ouI truck farmers so
lar rs 'he experience OF one year can determine
DR. Sturtevant feels warranted in ASSERTING tha,
all the data that he possesses 90 10 show that
The character of the seed used is an important
dctermlnlrg factor Of the crop gained that sin
gle eyes have Yielded better results than whole
potatoes used seed, and that the form of the
cutting seems more influential than the size of
cutting In the experiments carried on under
circumstances which give warmth of soil and
uniformity OF conditions, together with the soil
richer and in better physical condition than is
usually obtainable in the field he has obtained
results which seem to indicate that under these
circumstances the size of the seed and the growth
OF the top seem to have no correlation. The
small seed may give large top, and the large
seed small top or rlre ztrSd the character of the
growth seeming TO be more influenced bv the
position which the eye held upon The potato
than by it size. All of his data go to show that
the roots thrown ont by the shoot absorb their
nutrimcnt for the plant from the ground rather
Than that the plant abSOrbs nutrment from the
seed. In no case has he found the structure of
the seed broken down through absorption, and
when destruction OF the seed has occurred il has
come about through culinary decay, commencing
al the eXtremitesN
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19
How 10 Prevent WeeviI In Cor.

r. r. Taylor, Esq, of Gainesville, during
VISIT to the FLoRIDIAN office a few days ago told
us how Mr.. Jas. Chestnut, of Alachua comfy
manages to keep weevil out of his corn. He
pulls his corn throws it in beans IN tho ,,ro,n,
"l'oIc lic lets 1t remain three or four DAYS. The
weevil eggs are deposited on the corn while il is
on the stalk, and when thrown on the yronnd
myrads OF small black ants attack the corn for
the purpose of feeding on the wccvi eggs, and
they never leave ii until the last vestigc is de-
stroyed This is simple, inexpensive mode ofprc
serving corn from The ravagcs of wrcvi and Mr.
Chestnut has practiced il with uniform success
for number of years.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19
A06reRA Named

Mr. Chas F. Willoughby, Perth Amboy, N
d. The author of the plans published in recent
issue of this paper, desires the address Of a cor
respondent from Tallahassee, Fla, who wrote
"'ih concerning his designs. Mr.. Wioughbv
informs us that his correspondent omitted sign
ing MS name or giving any address by which he
could reach him. He takes this means Of oh
tanning what will enable him 10 answer the in.
qu'r'es addressed to him.-Nec York Co,ytntrv
and Buihiing .JournaL
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-06-19
$50 am Acre and the Finest I'm the
Market

Mr.. T. j. Roberts, who had patch of twenty
acres in Irish potatoes informs US that his crop
netted him $50 an acre. after deductng all
expenses-even allowing % cents per barrel to,
hauling them to the depot.
A few days ago he received a letter from Mr.
Chas. II. Gibbs, commission merchant OF New
York, from which we extract the following. all
UNDERSIGNED by the writer
1t affords me much qualification to say that
your potatoes are the most perfect attractive and
finest ever received in this market during nv ten
years experience in the business"
Score one more for Leon county.