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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
REGISTERS NOTICES.

/. Final account of George Brant guardian
of Norana H. Brant.
2. Partial and distribution account of Thos.
J. and James G. Milford, executors of James
Milford, late of Allegheny twp, decd.
3. First and final account of John Smith, ex-
ecutor of VIM. Dobson, Sr., late of Clay twp,
decd.
4. Final account of H. H. Gallagher admin
istrator G. p. A. of Adam Albert.
s. First and partial account of August Roe
neigh and John G. Michel, executors and trus-
tees under the viii of John G.. Michel, late Of
Jefferson twp, decd.
6. First and partial account of W. V. Kelly,
administrator of David Kelly, late of Venango
twp, decd.
Z. First and partial account of w. A. For
quer, executor of the last will and testament Of
S. Il. Say, late of Washington twp. dec d.
s. First and partial account of Geo. G. Roes-
sing administrator of Cornelius McCool, late OF
Butler borough decd.
8. Final account of John Scott, guardian Of
Minnie Brown (now decd }, minor daughter of
John a. Brown, late of Fairview twp, decd.
10. Final account of Geo, Merberger and
VIM. Cashdolar, executors of VIM. Cashdollar
late of Adams twr. decd.
IL. First and partial account of VIM, f. Wild
and John Zegler, executors of A. S. Ziegler, late
of Jackson twp, decd.
12. The account of Margaret Wick G. P. A,
| of Elisha Wick, late of Donegal twp. decd.
Is. Final account of Martin H. Sitter, execu-
| tor Of George A. Howell, late of Harmony decd
13. Final account of W. s. Mccullough guar
dian of John NJ. Woford, minor child of Jacob
Nolford, late of Donegal twp, decd.
IA. Final and distribution account Of James
| NJ. Stewart, administrator Of Robert Stewart,
late Of Franklin twp, decd.
Is. Final account of Jane Frisbee. admins
\ tratrix of VIM. X. Frisbee, late of Penn twp.
| decd.
16. First final and distribution account OF
| P. r. Burk administrator OF Andrew j. Kistler,
decd
IT. Final. account of James Atkinson and
| John Atkinson, executors of Thomas Atkinson
| late of Buffalo twp, decd.
18. First, final and distribution account OF
| Harriet Gold, Administrative of Jane Gold, late
of Butler twp, decd. .
10. Final account of Henry Knauff, executor
| of Sallie Boehm. decd, late of Jackson twp.
20. Final account of Mary A. Ziegler, admir-
istratrix of John b McQuistion, late of Butler
| borough, decd.
81. Final account of ]. Hutchman and VIM
Park, executors of Margaret Park, late of Mid
| dlesex twp, decd.
%. Final and distribution account of Thos.
| Donaghy, trustee, appointed to make sale OF
real estate of Eckert Bentel, decd.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
Widows, Appraisements.

The following appraisements of personal prop
erty and real estate set apart for widows of de-
cedents have been filed in the Office of Clerk Of
the Courts of Butler county in accordance with
the act of Assembly April IA, 1867.
Juliana Blocker. widow of F. Blocher :. S299 80
Lavina Campbell, widow of Edw. Campbell 246 80
Jane McGowau, widow of VIM. MCGOWAN 800 90
Ida NJ. Graham, widow Of @. W. Graham 203 65
Francis E. Hockenberry, widow Of VIM.
Hockenberry ........... .......... 800 90
Mary A. Mechlng, widow Of James FL.
MechJlng 3OO w
Caroline Miller, widow of Balthazer Miller 300 90
N. J. Moore. widow Of A. ]. Moore w 300 90
Margaret Werner widow of ErnestWerner 800 90
All persons interested in the above appraise-
ments will take notice that they will be present.
ed to the Orphans Court on Wednesday the 5th
day of September, 1888, and no exceptions be-
ing filed they will be confirmed absolutely by
the Court. W. B. DODDS, Clerk o. G.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
The Witherspoon Institute of th

The Witherspoon Institute of this
town is prosperous institution 1t
now has ia students, 80 females and
"a males. The course of study is COM
plete in all the branches, including all
the English branches, the classics,
German, French, music, drawing,
bookkeeping, etc. The Institute is
provided with chemical and pbilosophi-
cal apparatus, and the latest and most
improved globes and outline maps.
Cheap boarding can be obtained in
town. The tuition for a term of -
weeks in English branches is Sc, in
Science, Classics and Higher Mathe-
matics So, and Normal term $3.50.
Private lessons in any department will
be given upon terms agreed upon. For
further information, address the princi-
pal, PROF. p. S. BANCROFT, or PROF. J.
G. TINsTMAN, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
HO! For the Races !

There will be two good races at the
Fair Grounds next Saturday. pacing
race between Juliet, Foster Wick's
beautiful mare, and Fred Everett, Nc
Donald's horse, and trotting race be-
tween Harry W., Wick's horse, Joe,
owned by Mcdonald and Black Pup,
owned by T. G. Kiefer.
The track is in good condition and
the sport will be fine. All are invited.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
For Evening Wear,

A fine stock of Cashmere and Worst.
ed Shawls, all shades and prices, at
l. STEIN q Sons
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
O'Donnell a Native Of Ohio.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-A despatch from
Capetown says it has transpired that
O'Donnell, the murderer of Carey, is
an American citizen and a Native of
Ohio
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08

All kinds of Dry Goods, Carpets,
Trimmings and Furnishing Goods, at
RITTER & RALsToN'S.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
For Sale.
To Township Auditors.

A good cow-fresh this spring. Inquire at
this office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
Insurance.

Geo. w. Shaffer, Agent office
with X. Marshall Esq, Brady Block
Butler Pa. mayl7-tf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08

. I IOW IISIIIp HUuIIOIS Ss
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 fine OF twenty dollars
for neglect of the same
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
Opinion Of Dr. Mott, Late Gov
ernment Chemist, on ALL
cocks Porous Plaster.

Ny investigation of ALLCoCK's Porous
PLASTER shows it to contain valuable and essen
tial ingredients not found in any other plaster
These ingredients are 50 perfectly proportioned
that the Allcock's Porous Plaster will not cause
biisters or excessive irritation, and find il
superior to and more efficient than any other
plaster.
HENRY A. MOTT, Jr., Phi. D., F.C.S.
Prof. of Chemistry, N. Y. Medical College, etc.
No. 81 Broadway, New York, May 2s, 1883.
augS-4t.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
Do Not Fail

Do Not Fail
to examine the large stock of Fall and
Winter Styles of Carpets, at Ritter &
Ralstou's, all marked in plain figures,
at lower prices than ever The double
weight ingrains at 45 cents are going
off lively.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
For Camp Meeting.

A full line of ladies' Linen. ..Dusters
very cheap, at
L. STEIN & Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08

S. Bradley & Sons
Solid Red Blankets, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08
New Fall Style
For Money.

Dress Goods, at
RITTER {. RALsTON's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08

For Camp Meeting.
A full line of Jersey Jackets, all
colors and sizes, at
l.. STEIN & SoN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-08-08

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
The New Salt Fields of New York.

A press dispatch from Warsaw, n. Y,
states that the representative of syn
dictate of English capitalists had selected
that new salt field as a site for large
works for the manufacture of caustic
soda, to be used in soap making, bleach
ing, dying and other purposes. For
this commodity this country now relies
solely upon Europe, one company in
New York selling 1000, 900 worth the
past year. Investigation of the brine
underlying Warsaw proved it to be of
the exact strength and the salt of the
desired purity for manufacturing this
article.
Land has been purchased at Warsaw.
and the expectation is that the English
company win soon begin the erection of
extensive soda works, to give employ
ment To perhaps 200 men, and to have
a capacity to decompose 100, 900 tons of
salt q week.
Experienced salt manufacturers assert
that the Warsaw district is certain to
become the future salt field of the United
States. A general salt fever seems to
pervade western New York. In towns
OF. any size companies are being formed
to investigate. Pifford, on the Roches-
ter, New York, and Philadelphia; Cas-
tile, on the Erie; and Pike, on the
Rochester and Pittsburg, will sink
wells. In Wyoming and Greggsville
salt has already been found. Leroy has
two wells which produce brine of vary
ing strength. Warsaw seems to have
all the advantages desirable. and ex-
perienced men locate their wells here
after very short examination. Pros
pectors, contractors, derrick builders,
spectators and capitalists are coming
to town daily from all over the United
States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
THE NEW MILITIA Bill.
State Register.

The bill which TAYLOR has offered in the
house and Clough in the senate, reorgan-
izing the state militia, was reported favor
ably by the house military Friday and
will Come up for consideration this week.
This bin is said 10 represent the views of
the adJutant general and the military staff.
and while it does not materially reduce the
militia, makes some important changes in
the present law. The reduction of the
term of enlistment from five years to three
amounts to nothing. But there is more
important change, and that is In tile taxa
ton clause. This section changes the
rate Of taxation from one tenth of one mil
to one-seventh of one mill, thus increasing
the amount to be realized some thirty
thousand dollars There is not the re-
hottest probability Of the present or any
other bill, to tax the people 10 support
this unnecessary army. will pass the house
at the present session. So it Is hardly
worth while to waste words about. IF
the contrary were true. we might inquire
what necessity of the .sstaf" required
this Increased appropriation, has 1t
| anything to do with the prospective
increase in whisky license, and the
possible increase in the price of COM
missary stores7 We hope Mr. Taylor
win explain 70 the house what alarming
lcaiamity Is about to come upon tho coun
try, which necessitates this increased
preparation for war. Have the Missouri
ans threatened to come Overland capture
CairoY Have Taylors constituents be-
come hungry again. and are they about
to begin another strike. for bread enough
to feed their starving families, that the
extra money slialI be levied from the tax.
q payers of The state To- fattens aud feed
Il these militia gentlemen, TO strut about
and play general, colonel, captain, and SO
on. bedecked with gold lace and feathers,
while the honest farmers and mechanics
pay the bill2 Who wants an army this
year. anyway? Has Raaeh called for aid
TO repel threatened attack of smallpox,
as advised by 0berly several years ago?
T Where. then, is the demand? Who, but
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
Astonishing the Dogs.

At the Brush electric light station, at
the corner of Notre Dame and Front
streets, there is dog-trap which is
somewhat remarkable, and the effect
produced on providing CANNES very
peculiar. A space on the floor is damp
ened and one wire from an electric
light connected with the spot, in the
center of which is piece of meat with
the other wire attached to it. A dog
entering the establishment is naturally
attracted by the meat and approaches
it, having to stand on the moist space.
The moment he touches the meat the
circuit is made and the intruder is
thrown some distance by the shock.
The other night an Irish bulldog made
four attacks on the meat, and had, after
a severe shaking, to relinquish his grip
on the toothsome bait. The stroke pass
ing over the small wires used is not
sufficient to kill, yet it il severe enough
to impress the dogs with its force, and
they rarely return.---Neso Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
What He Rankonad On.

One afternoon while five or six of MS
were waiting at railroad station in
Alabama tall religious-looking colored
man came down out of the pine woods
with bundle of clothes in his hand
He walked around for awhile to size
up the crowd, and then mounted box
and called out:
.'Gem'len, propose dat we purceed
to hold a pray'r meetin' at dis time an
place.
..Git out!' replied two or three voices
and cotton-machinery agent from
Connecticut said that nothing of the
sort should take place until after he had
been licked. The colored man walked
away and sat down, and when chance
came asked him what his object was
in proposing prayer meeting at such
time.
well, sab, in de fust place prayer
am allns in order, an in de mex place
] reelzoned on a eolleekshun of about
fifty cents to help me buy ticket to
Selma!''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
Discussing the Jersey Question.


"Jeptha, what is JerseyP" asked
Mrs. Jones, the other evening, as she
pondered over newspaper.
THE best mixer in the world" an
swered Jones, who was just then porting
over some agricultural reports he was
interested in.
.'MilkersP Oh, it is one of those pat
ent things the farmers have to milk
with? / thought it was something to
wear. Il says cut gored, and is ribbed
like"
'.Oh, that's the Jersey Lily" said
Jones, marking an article on the value
of wheat; tits a new specimen of the
Cereus family; you must have seen it
alluded TO in the papers"
''Pd like to know when find time to
read the papers. But what does this
meana Those of dark red will be
found the most desirable"
Cow knew it was; surely, Maria,
you are not SO ignorant as not to know
that Jersey cows"
But COWS are not buttoned on the
shoulder. and tight fitting that's what
this Jersey is" interrupted Mrs. j.
''Oh, here it is; know now! It's a
tight-titting straight jacket kind of thing
that Mrs. Lahgtry, the Irish conspirator
that they're making such fuss about,
wears; that's what it is-Jer-sey, Jep-
tha." and Mrs. Jones smiled softly.
But Jones was mad and wouldn't an
swer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
2asthafieisir Ienlining

AestheIicisn has rnn its race in Eng
land Al london letter in The LfuerpooE
Mercury thus records its downfall:
..Every body is remarking. and few peo-
pie fail to he astonished at the sudden
disappearance of the aesthetics from good
society The movement seems to have
worn itself out completely, so far as
dress is concerned. The erstwhile fash
ionable colors, the wiIilom remarkable
shapes. the strange and affected alti-
tudes are things of the past tits vulgar
now to wear sage green. Il is no longer
elegant to be limp; and those peculiar
garments. designed. like tho robe of
Vivian, rather to express the figure than
conceal. have been rendered obsolete
by the hideous and graceless crinolette.
In the very homes where it was necess-
airy to be either Japanese or early Eng
lsh. or at least quaint to find foot
ing, the face is now set against mere
eccentricity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
RATHER TOO ROMANTIC.

The Perry, Ill. Transcript of last week
tells the story of woman of uncertain
age-say 80 years-who recently arrived
in that town to meet a man whom she ex-
pccted to make her husband. 1t seems
this unsophisticated maiden of unripe
years, had done gone went and done been
foolish enough to engage herself,by letter
to a person who WAS to meet and marry
her at Perry. The Transcript man
learned of the arrival and interviewed the
would be bride. He found her at the
hotel dressed in a SUIT of dark green finn
M 1<-e0nsidcrably abbreviated in front,
hoops that were uamanagable, an immense
hustle, feather turbin cap about No.
understandings. In complexion she was
a brunette and might have beer passable
was il not for her nose. By q few inquiries
he learned hat she had always wanted a
romance and had at last got one With a
vengcnce. That her nrme is Miss Laura
Bell, that she came all the way from
Crooked Tree, Noble county, Ohio where
her parents reside, to meet n DR.. McC1el-
land who WAS to have taken the part of
her husband ON her arrival there, sub
ieet, OF course, To the ceremony giving
him the legal right. That she had never
seen--not even picture Of-the doctor
OF that McCIelland was his name; that he
had written to her several months ago in
forming her that he had become infatuated
by her many charms at party at her
uncle's ut Indianola, Ia, some time previ-
Gus, but did not get an introduction A
correspondence followed, terminating In a
proposal of marriage and the appoint
ment to come to him ut Perry The let
ters s, mt her were mailed from and post
marked Perry" and it was there that she
directed all her letters with the exception
of two that the doctor ~ had requested
her 90 direct TO GriggsViile. No track of
such party as the DR. could be found at
Perry and the woman left for Griggs-
vile, determined to find h0r correspon
dent, but so far is in the dark A sus-
picion is afioat that the plot was Matched
by parties at Baylis and New Salem. AT
any rate this should be warning to girls
who want a little dime novel romance
mixed in their quiet life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
PEcuL1AnIr1Es OF MExrcANs.

A writer who has visited Mexico Jaws
that among all classes there Is too much
of the idle rest and be thankful snirit
Nature has been bouutiful; the necessaries
of life are easily secured; the need of ex
ertion is minimized; few beans or a
handful of corn, q little fat and some
chiilies will form the unvarying diet for
weeks. But all are fnveterate gamblers
Although sometimes too lazy or improvi-
dent to provide even comfortable food
they will sit for hours over cards or dice
and IN their infatuatIon pawn ANYTHING
ON which they can raise money.
In selling their chillies, their eggs. noul
try or other produce, they seldom have
any fixed price; their demands are mainly
graduated by the apparent capacity or
generosity of the purchaser. Contracting
10 supply milk. for example, 10 lhe rail-
road construction gangs. after arranging
Tor very ample remuneration, and poiner
on Tor one, perhaps two weeks. they win
e7mpiain that their co Es@are doing ba.liy.
get few extra cents per gallon, and per
haps week later make similar stand
for further advance. The mercantile
classes in the town, although they seldom
have much capital, are tOlerably straight
forward. endeavor To meet their engage
ments, and and have q wholesome horror
of protested bill.
Every village celebrates. at least oncs
a year. its fiesta. where dancing, an extrs
amount of gambling, cock fighting anC
Sometimes bull batting arc the entertain
ments, and where the liberal consumption
of cheap intoxicants brings business
into the court of tho alcalde
or justice of the peace Tn
Mexicans are generally more pusillani-
mons and superstitious than the Indians
SeeTct societies. under priestly contro
exercise a good deal of authority. Bot
in Old and New Mexico the pelitate
count their numbers by thousands, ant
enjoin among their votaries fasting ant
humiliation, from which, however. ex
cmption is freely accorded on payment o
certain doles.
On occasions. self -hagellation an.
stripes inflicted by brother devotes. ar
proceeded with until the infatuated vic
TINS are covered with blood For sewers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20


hundred yards along path thickly streWn
with prickly cactus, sthers go on hands
and knees 70 PROSTATE themselves before
the cross. Bearing cross weighing
several hundred pounds. with arms out
stretched and secured, others toll for
miles, usually to some sacred chapel or
almost inaccessible mountain-top. When
the poor enthusiast, fainting under his
burden. is almost ready to drop. attendants
place their shoulders under the arms
OF the cross, aud afford temporary sup
port.
These senseless performances shatter
yearly the health of many weakly devo-
tees. and kill some. The United States
government recently endeavored to put
down these Juggernaut superstitions in
New Mexico by introducing bill pre-
venting cruelty TO men or the lower ami
mails. but, jealous of interference with
their power and profits. the priesthood
strenuously opposed it, and it was with
drawn. The habits and education of the
masses will obviously have to undergo
much change before the country can make
material progress.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If SO.
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething It's value is inealculable.
II will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Plice 25 cents per bottle.
feb 80 mw-s M 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-20
"IHE DUDE"

The New York correspondent of the
Brooklyn Eagle, a sort of Man about
town., notes the introduction of new
word into the language. 1t is d IA de or
d-o~o-d, the spelling not having been
distinctly settled yet Nobody knows
where the word came from, but it has
sprung into popularity within the past
few weeks, and everybody is using-it.
The correspondent says of ii:
1t means a masher and yet it means
something more than masher. For in
stance. a masher may be young or old.
he may mash by virtue of his poiiteness,
of his accomplishments. of his wealth,
beauty, eyes, nose, or fame; he may be a
man of nature years, an old man. a young
man. or a boy. 10 speaking of Washers
one is never sure exactly what sort of a
man is meant There is a class of mash
ers in New York who will now have a
definite place in the language of the town
as dudes A dude cannot be old: he must
be young, aud to be properly termed Il
dude he should be one of certain class
affect the metropolitan theaters. The
dnde is from 10 to 20 years of age, wears
trousers of extreme tightness, is hollow
chested, etfeminate in his way, apes the
English, and distinguishes himself among
his fellow men as lover of actresses.
The badge of his Office is the paper cigar
cite, and his bell-crown English opera hat
is his chfefest joy. They are seen in
large numbers at the theaters, where they
form one of the interesting features of
the evening entertainments. They are
offensive, because they blow cigarette
smoke in ladies' faces an. monopolize
the bar between the acts. As rule they
are rich mems sons, and very proud of
the unlimited cash al their command.
They call all actresses by their first names
and affect extreme familiarity with all
things pertaining to the stage; but, in
reality, they know very little personally
of the men and women of the dramatic
profession. Still the dude always poses
as particular favcrite OF the reigning
theatrical celebrity. They are harmless
lot of men in one way. for they are too
shallow pated and weak to accomplish
any harm, but they are sometimes offens-
i've No dude is real dude who does
not talk to fellow dude in loud voice
during the play: also, no dude who re
spects himself ever takes a lady to the
theater They run in paiis, aud compare
notes between the acts