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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-12-13
CONTRACTOR MAYER's VIEWS.

LANCAbIBN, = Nv D0C. III IooS.
n a. School Board Of Lancasier CITY. Pa.
0ENTLEAEN.-If feel It my duty to let you
know how feel about the third story joists
They are strong enough for the uses for
which they were intended. do not think
II is proper se let the building In this
condition II should have . floor for two
reasons. First, To prevent falling through
the ceiling. Second, II We get q snow storm
the snow may blow in and rest on the
plastsring you would have no chance to
eet rid Oft but leave It melt and that would
mean misfortune. would recommend II
% b noorsd aud complete the building. -
that think 10 the only place which I
think should bs attended TO st present.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
Birthday Party in Middlesex
Township.

A very pleasant gathering of the friends
took place at their residence in MiddleseX
Tp. on the 18th inst. They met for the
purpose of celebrating the 5Sth birthday Of
Mrs Flick.
Mrs. Flick is afflicted with almost entire
deafness, but none the less worthy of the
honor conferred upon her on that account
She is an estimable lady and is so regarded
by all who are acquainted with her.
1t was delightful occasion, enjoyed by
her friends to the number of forty or up
wards All present thought it was real
pleasure to be there. After short season
of social enjoyment dinner was announced.
The table was set in Mr.. Flick's new
barn, which being well fitted for the occa-
sion, presented, with the long table loaded
with a great variety of good things, a
cleanly and inviting appearance. To the
barn, then, we all repaired; and soon the
table was surrounded with delighted guests.
All partook with delighted eyes and eager
appetites 1t was sumptuous feast got
up in the good style of the Middlesex
ladies' All at the table having partaken to
their entire satisfaction, place was given to
new recruits who, in their turn, soon sur
rounded the table, and did like ample JUS
tice to the eatables thereon with those who
were first at the feast.
All being now well feasted, the people
! orl-.,
called for. The call was responded to by
Rev. E. Ogden, William Trimble, Esq. and
others, so we enjoyed feast of the mind
as well as of the body. Prayer was offered
by Rev. e. Ogden, and all the voters pres
ent who had not been to the election be
fore coming to the feast adjourned to the
polls to vote for the Amendment. o.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
Little Rhody Goes Wet.

The people of Rhode Island voted last
Thursday to repeal the Prohibitory Amend
ment to their Constitution which was
adopted three years ago.
The vote then was: For the amendment,
Is. lib; against, 9,230, three -fifths major
ity being required. Since then the Prohb-
itory law has been practically dead let
ter, saloons being carried on without re-
straint, except in rare instances, when the
liquor was seized by the law officers and
poured out on the streets. Public opinion
was so clearly against the enforcement of
the Amendment that demand for its re-
peal grew up, and the Legislature at its
last session complied with this demand by
submitting to the people the question
whether the Prohibitory clause in the Con-
stitution should be repealed or not. Owing
to the enlargement of the voting popula-
ton, resulting from the r. cent new Suffrage
law, the vote is much larger than
when the subject was last voted on.
The vote of Thursday was, For Repeal,
%, ,49s; against repeal, 9,S53; the Amend.
ment is therefore repealed by much more
than the three-fifths vote required.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
Sunbury Academy Commence
ment.

On class night, June 18th, large num-
Der Of people collected at Academy Hall to
witness the exercises of the evening, which
were very we'll delivered and were both in
teresting and instructive.
June 10 was the date of the Irving EX-
celsior contest which resulted as follows:
Essay-Miss Jennie Stewart being the sue
cessful competitor gave very fine essay
on ''The two sides of the shield"
The debate was only on the affirmative
side by Mr.. Howard Painter, as his oppo-
nent. Mr.. George Timblin took sick after
coming on the stage and had to be taken
home
The prize for the best Grafton was con-
tested for by Elry Caldwell and W. IT.
Campbell and resulted in "a victory Tor Mr.
Campbell who spoke Of John Brown"
The defamation contest was between
Misses Minnie McCandless and Eva Coulter
and ended in tie on decision. The judges
were Rev. Patterson, Rev. Hayes and
Judge McMichael.
The commencement exercises took place
on June 80 The performances were all of
the highest order, and all of the performers
deserve great credit for the manner that
they delivered their performances.
The salutatory was given by Miss Rose
Marshall The Grafton of J. Gill Allison on
the subject of ''Gain or Loss" was one of
the finest that could be expected;
"AmericG's Mission" was we'll given by
VIM. A. Brown; WILDER Campbell gave an
Grafton on "0ur Debt to Europe; Miss
Bella McElvain gave an Grafton on Drift
wood" which was one of the finest that we
have listened to.
The subject "a field for Philanthropy"
was fully discussed by VIM. B. Campbell,
who sp oke Of the progress of the negro and
their power, and the education of both the
whites and negroes.
II. l.. Graham gave an Grafton on Daniel
Grafton on Calvin and his Institutions"
and he being the junior member of the
class deserves great credit for the able
manner i'll which he handled his subject;
Sutts. nubJONb "hS ihNiO Ni y
no Alps" and he asserted that our progress
was due only to our own efforts; ''The
Dawning OF Civilization" was by d. l.. Nc
Nees, who gave one of the finest orations
of the day and who should have great
credit for the effort that he has put forth in
securing his education; the Grafton ''Behold
the Man" by Sadie Marshall was one that
deserves much credit. The valedictory
was given by NJ. d. McClelland.
The class presented Miss Coulter with q
book of poems, Rev. Wright with Bible
and Prof McGranahan with a gold chain,
and that morning the school presented
Prof McGranahan with gold watch.
The alumni exercises consisted of an
Grafton, art exhibition, an original poem
and play entitled Enlisted for the War
drama in two acts, which was well re-
ceived and if such plays as that would be
encouraged it would be much better for
the community at large.
The music was furnished by the Butler
Germauia orchestra. T.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
Simon Cameron'S Rule of Life.

Simon Cameron is dying. For more than
two generations this strong willed and sa-
gacious son of Pennsylvania loomed up
like granite cliff in politics. There was
time when his will was law in that Com
monwealth. But long, ago the veteran
leader vanished from the field of active
life, aid has enjoyed his green old age in
seclusion.
Mr.. Cameron's secret OF success was that
he never acted without knowing all the
facts obtainable. Although desperate
and shrewd fighter he seldom wasted his
efforts in support of weak men. Here is
his own explanation:
when 1 found the man who was pretty
sure to win with the little support L could
give him he was made the Cameron candi-
date. l got all the credit for the victory,
and the candidate himself belived that his
success was entirely attributable to me-"
This was rule adopted by strong man,
one of the strongest America has looked
upon.
How many of the present chieftains base
their lives upon that principlef-N. Y.
Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
A Birthday Party in Bruin.

On Friday of last week from three to
four hundred people gathered at the resi-
dence of Mr.. H. NJ Caldwell in Bruin to
celebrate Mrs. Caldwell's birthday. The
ladies of the town had Mr.. Caldwell take
his wife out to the country on that morn
ing so they could make it a complete sur
prise On their return they found both
the house and Mr. Harry Gibson full and
running over on account of the rain that
came on at noon. When Mr.. and Mrs. {
drove up to the house Mrs. c. says, "Har-
ry. what does this all mean, something
wrongl Harry replied Nothing, Nat, II
must be picnic and they have been com
ing in out of the rain.
After quiet was restored and the ram
over the tables were spread on the lawn
where the large circle of friends partook OF
the good things that were set before them
Rev Small of Petrolia, sang "Pralse Goo
| from whom all blessings flow" Rev
Kerns of West Moniteau asked God to bles
the meal now about to be partaken of, ant
the Bruin brass band entertained the mul
| titude while eating with some OF their tint
selections Dinner being over, Mrs LlZzle
Pershing Anderson, principal OF the Schoo
of Elocution in Allegheny City and Mis-
Lille Heiner of Bruin. favored Us Will
some very fine recitationS.
Mr.. W. C. Black was chosen chairman
Regrets from number Of ministers ant
friends, Rev. McKallip of Beaver, Pa,
brother of Mrs. Caldwell, Revs Mills, Haz
lett Eoyd, Wright and others We're read
Rev. Small being called away unexpect
edly Rev Kernis was called upon and mad
a fine address on behalf of the friends o
Mrs. Caldwell, and presented her with
handsome parlor mirror and several othe
nice presents. The response was made b.
Prof VIII Gibson.
DR.. Dennison was then called upon an
III his usual genial manner made some YER
fitting remarks; others were called upo
and responded, and an artist was on han
who took two views of the party Nor
music followed and then all went hom
feeling that it was good for all to hav
been there H.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
commencement at Nth. Wash
ingtOn.

The first commencement exercises OF the
North Washington Academy We're held
last week Rev Moore. ID. D., delivered the
Baccalaureate sermon, powerful exposi-
ton of the question What is mani" On
Friday evening the closing exercises were
held in the Lutheran church, the rostrum
was banked with flowers and ferns and
gracefully festooned with eyergreens, show
ing that the floral treasures of the thrifty
danes of the village as well as of Dame
Nature had been severely taxed to make
scene, the beauty and redolence of which
delighted the senses of the expectant au-
dience. The exercises were of the most
interesting character, rejecting credit not
alone upon the performers but upon the
zeal and earnestness that has characterized
the work of Prof. Sorrick. The Academy
has completed one Of the prosperous years
of It's existence with bright outlook for
future greatness. A number OF students
have entered the regular classes and indi-
Gated their intention of completing the
course, which is unsurpassed in this line OF
work, Misses Jessie Harper, Clara and Lily
Miflin and Mr. Edward Harper have com
pleted the prescribed course.
Following is the program rendered.
Chorus.
Invocation, Rev. Merritt.
Recitation: Legend of Bregens,' Mis-
Orie Harper.
Recitan True Friendship Mr.. Elmc1
| Stewart.
solo: Marguerite, Miss Belle Donald
| son.
Essay: "Divine plan in History Emma
| Meals
Rec. "The Female Martyr" .Luelle
Campbell
Solo. "a Leaf from the Spray" Mis-
BHlig
Grafton. Free Institutions the hope o
the Nation Mr. J. Anderson.
Rec. "Gray's Elegy in country church
yard" Miss Eva Smith.
Quartette Miss Maggie Moore, Miss Bill
lig. Mr.. II. Hall, and Z. Harper.
Grafton. True Education" Mr. Loya
Hall.
Essay. Character, true greatness, Mis-
Jessie Harper.
Presentation of Diploma.
Solo. AN Old Garden Miss Lizzie Glib
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
The Day We Celebrate.

Before another CITIZEN shall have shed
its benign influence ON this community,
another 18th of July viii have come and
gone.
There is NO American with soul so dead
that the day we celebrate does not awaken
in him patriotic pride and a sense of per-
sonal responsibility. We may travel the
world over and admire in other countries
thousand things which we as nation do
not possess, but we come home with a
grateful feeling that as a nation we possess
some things which are not to be found else
where No other government on the foot
stool offers its subjects or citizens the IN
centives, the opportunities and the gener-
ally inspiring environment which we enjoy
A century has changed republcanism
from doubtful experiment to a fact which
dictates the destiny of governments every
where. In the van of universal progress
ourselves, we can see that the irrepressible
tendency i'm all countries is along the lines
of q larger distribution of political power.
During the time of our national existence
the complexion of every monarchy in
Europe and several of those of Asia has
changed The common people have as
serted themselves and the repressive indu-
ence Of thrones and monarchies has been
compelled to yield. Inch by inch the bat
tie has been fought, and in every instance
the people have won Constitutions have
supplanted despotism and legislatures have
limited the power of emperors.
Little mora than hundred years ago His
British Majesty, in the language of the
treaty, acknowledges the said United
States to be sovereign and indie
pendent States, and treats with them as
such; and, for himself, his heirs and sue
ccssors, relinquishes all claims to the gov
eminent, propriety and territorial rights of
the same, and every part thereof" We
then occupied simply line of seacoast
from Maine to Georgia. Soon afterward
Lord Sheffield, in book entitled, "Obser-
vations ON the Commerce of the American
States declared that the West was prac-
tically valneless-a mere wilderness OF
waste land, which could never be reclaim
ed The Allegheny Mountains, he assert
ed. were our natural boundary and the
settlers beyond cannot become COM
nercialr and would never increase, because
there was no way to get their goods to
market
Since that prophecy we have poured
scross the mountains and occupied the con-
tinent to the Pacific. In 1903 we acquired
the Province of Louisiana, stretching from
the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific. In 1919
Spain ceded Florida, which finished our
Atlantic coast line. In lS45 Texas was
annexed. In lS4S Mexico ceded territory
comprising Utah, apart of Arizona, Nevada
and California, and in 1867 we purchased
Alaska. Such rapid growth is unprecedent-
Cd, and yet it has been natural and healthy.
Our equilibrium has not been disturbed by
immigration. We hsve absorbed millions
from Europe, and they have added to our
strength.
We all believe that republicanism devel-
opes the best qualities of the human char
acter, and in the language Of Holmes,
"You couldn't pry that idea out of us if
you had the tire of all creation straighten-
ed out for crowbar."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
The Cronin Murder.

The Clan ma Gael is secret Irish society
which seeks to promote the Irish cause by
any means, however criminal. DIR. Cronin
was a member of this society in Chicago,
and by the freedom of his comments and
censure upon its management had made
himself very disagreeable to its managers.
SUDDENLY, some weeks ago, DIR. Cronn dis
appeared, and after much excitement and
inquiry, his body was found in sewer,
nd upon examination it was evident that
he had been murdered. The coroner sJury,
after hearing many witnesses, rendered a
careful verdict, in which they say that the
murder was evidently the result of a most
foul and prutal conspiracy, that a number
of persons were privy to it, and that certain
of them, whom the jury name, should be
held to answer to the Grand Jury.
The Jury conclude their verdict with
declaration to which every honorable
American citizen will heartily respond,
THAT in our Judgment all secret societies
whose objects are such as the evidence
shows that of the Clon-na-Gael or United
Brotherhood to be are not in harmony
with and are injurious to American institu-
tions.
1t is this system of secret conspiracies to
commit crimes, under the pretext oflibera-
| ting Ireland, and the apparent indifference
to such conspiracies, if not connivance with
them, which constantly check and ALLEVIATE
the sympathy of honest men with the Irish
cause Mr.. ParnelPs statement that he
had deliberately lied to the House of Com
mons in order to aid his purpose has un-
doubtedly been of great injury to ireland
among people who are not secret con-
| sprators even for a good cause. Whatever
may be the faults of the English speaking
| nations, they persue their objects, even
when they are Revolutionary, openly and
| frankly. 1t was in the town meeting, with
| free public speech, not in secret chamber
| with passwords and grips, that Sam Adams
| inspired the American revolution; and II
| was in the open field, under the recognized
| laws of war, not by assassinations and by
| wholesale crimes that involve men, woman
| and children in indiscriminate slaughter
| that Washington and his soldiers fought
for American independence. There is nc
excuse for soiling great movement like
that of local government for Ireland with
the basest and most repulsive crimes. II
| is not enough for the leaders to disclaim
such crimes. They should denounce and
punish and prevent them.-Harpers Week
1U
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28

Now that licenses have been established
BY the popular vote as the policy of the
state i'm regard to the liquor traffic why
should not the dispenser Of such liquors tc
the public be made public officer, elective
BY the peoplei The progress of events and
the changes in our modes of living and
travelling have removed all necessity oi
such persons being connected with an i'm
or hotel; the exclusive privilege of selling
liquors, given say to one person for each
Eve thousand Of population in the State, il
worth from 5000 to $1,000 sycar to that
person. or more than we pay our judges fol
administering the laws, and SO good thing
ought of right to be passed around.
why should not the people at regular in
tsrvals and at the general elections say
who should have these great priest Here
in Butler county, under law to that effect
we would electa dozen every year
or every three years if that was the term
then they would give bonds to the county
20 maintain the law, be sworn into office
and locate where they pleascd-whicf
would always be where the business was
What do you think of the ideas
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28

Two well known citizens of this country
were stricken with paralysis last week.
They were Gen. Simon Cameron of this
State, and Mrs. Lucy Hayes of Ohio wife
of Ex- President Hayes Mrs Hayes died
on Tuesday, and Gen. Cameron's death is
expected any moment. The news of the
death of Mrs. Hayes, will cause sincere
sorrow all over the land, for she was res
pected wherever true womanhOod was ap-
preciated. As the mistress of the White
House she bose herself with dignity that
honored the station and when the term OF
her husband ended, retired with him to their
former home, followed by the sincere re-
spect of the nation. As wife, mother, the
soldiers friend and helper in organized eff
forts for the good of the race, she deserves
to rank among the first ofAmerican women.
Her age was 58 years.
Gen. Cameron died at his country place
near Mount Joy, Pa, Wednesday night.
He was born in Lancaster county, March
s, 1899, began life as a printer, and was
afterwards editor, State printer, railroad
president and q. S. Senator.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
The Fence Law?

The pamphlet laws for the last session
of the State Legislature will be out in a
few days when we will publish the new
fence law. At present nobody about But
Ter knows just how the matter stands.
Since the above was put in type Senator
Showalter informs us that the late Legis-
lature ''did not pass new fence law, sim
ply repealed the Act of 100, so now every
one must take care of his own stock"
The Act of 100 provided for five-foot
fence, and no damages for trespassing, but
on the other hand damages for injuring
stock if the fence was not there, and it
seems to be the only law regarding the
construction of fences on the books at
present.
But as it has been repealed, and as the
the Supreme Court has declared the local
option law oflSS5 unconstitutional, we can
not see that there is any law regarding the
construction of fences in force at present,
and take it for granted that everybody
owning stock must prevent it from tres
passing on his neighbor's property.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
DEATHS


WISE-At her home on Main ST., Butler.
Saturday June %, 1889, Mrs Wise. wife
of Casimer Wise, in the 45th year Of her
age.
Mrs. Wise had been i'll for the past six
months of disease that the physicians did
not understand, and a post-mortem develop
ed the fact of fatty growth in and around
the bowels, beyond the reach of human aid
She was daughter of Wendeln Nebel.
decd, formerly of Summit twp, and had
been the mother of ten children, seven of
whom survive her.
SMITH-At her home in Slipperyrock tp.,
Sunday June l6, 1859, Mrs. Sidney Smith.
wife of Edward Smith.
REED-At his home in Tarentum, Satur-
day June %, 1889, John b. Reed. aged
81 years.
Mr.. Reed was a former resident of Buffa-
10 twp, this county. He was stricken
with paralysis two weeks ago. and was un-
conscious up to the time of his death lie
was a member Of the Odd Fellows Lodge
of the town and was buried with the hon
Ors of that order.
WARREN-At his home at Sarvers sta
tion, Saturday, June %. 1889, Mr.. W.
G. Warren, aged about 20 years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28

THE newspapers refuse to let the Bishop
family 60. After the mind readers death
the facts surrounding the autopsy were
dwelt upon with all the hideousness they
were capable of, and now the family closet
is being overhauled and the Bishop family
skeleton is being dangled before the eyes
of the public. 1t appears that the mind
reader was divorced in New York and for
hidden to remarry in that State. All the
same he went to Minnesota and was mar
ried, and now his mother denies the right
of the widow to any of Bishops estate on
the ground that the marriage was not legal.
Besides showing the Bishop family skele-
ton, this shows the eccentricities of our
divorce laws.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28
Reynard on the Rampage.

People of HarlansbuIg were treated to a
novel sight Thursday, when fox, which
had been chained in the yard at the Rus
sell house, freed himself and started out on
a ioraging expedition. Entering neigh
boring yard, Reynard, with little cere-
mony, snapped the heads from three chick
ems. He then ran into the Main street of
the village where he espied five-year- r-old
child Of Merchant Jordon at play. In an
instant he was upon the child, and before
the score or more of spectators could real
ize the situation the little ones face, arms
and legs were fearfully torn by the sharp
teeth of the fox which continued its vicious
attack until killed by Thomas Russell
The child is rapidly recovering from its in
juries. New Castle NeWs.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28

ONE of the best-known drunkards and
bar room loungers of Philadelphia is dea
He was goat named "Billy," or rather
he was was half goat and half deer. He
has not drawn a sober breath for the last
seven years, with the exception of two
months, when he was laid up with bro
ken leg, caused by champagne spree. He
frequented ali the liquor shops of Nicetowr
and was always invited to have something
with the other boys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-06-28

THE worst case of base ingratitude
known in recent times happened near
Reading, recently. A Polander in bathing
was taken with cramps and cried for help.
A railroad employe near at hand threw off
his clothes and plunged in to his rescue.
Though unsuccessful in saving the mans
life, he, at great risk, managed to bring
the dead body ashore. Arriving there, he
discovered that his own clothing had been
robbed of a sum of money, by the dead
mans sister, who had been attracted to the
spot by the cries of distress, but lent no
aid