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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Sailors Eaten UP by Sharks.

ADES, Feb. ls-An awful scene took
place on board the Peninsular and Oriental
company's steamship Victoria, homeward
bound from Australia. when midway be-
tween Colombo and Alden, a male pas
senger leaped overheard. The engines
were instantly reversed. and a boat was
ordered to be lowered. As the crew obey
ed the order the forward davit tackle slip
ped from the hands of the boatman who
was overhauling it, and the crew number
ing thirteen fell into the sea.
A second boat was instantly lowered
with a crew Of eleven, this latter was
lowered in perfect safety, and succeeded in
rescuing eleven of the unlucky thirteen,
the other two, together with the unfor-
tunate suicide, We're devoured by sharks in
full view of the horrifed passengers.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Quay and DalZell.

A dispatch from Washington to the
Pittsburgh Dispatch, dated last Monday,
said:
There is evidently a political sensation
of no mean proportions coming as sequel
to Senator Quay's very latest move in
antagonism of Congressman Dalzell, Of
Pittsburgh. 1t is now settled, undenied
and undeniable fact that the fight between
the two will be most bitterly renewed as
soon as the Senator returns from Florida
There will not only be the worst personal
row that has yet occurred between these
two statesmen, but the entire political or
ranization of Western Pennsylvania will
be involved, and peace will not be de-
elared until one or the other faction is
beaten.
Just before Quay went to Florida
President Harrison settled one phase OF
the contest over patronage between Quay
and Dalzell in a rather novel manner.
Each of these gentlemen had a candidate
for Census Supervisor of the Pittsburgh
district. The President wanted to ap-
4
point Dalzelrs man, principally because he
was the choice of Census Superintendent
Porter. He did not dare to displease the
Senator, however, so he hit upon the
unique plan Of making two districts out OF
one and appointed both candidates
The President then congratulated him
self on having escaped from this delema.
He is not free, however, by any means.
| Senator Quay has telegraphed to the
| Senate to have the nomination of George
Oliver, Dalzell's Census Supervisor hung
up, intimating that he would oppose con-
| firmation on his return.
Mr. Dalzell was very angry when he
learned of this to-day, but doe not think
it wise to talk for publication now.
One of the Pennsylvania Congressman
| said this afternoon that this last step OF
| Quay's meant war to the knife between
Quay and anti-Quay factions of the Re
publican party in Allegheny county. 1t is
Quay against the field, and the fight will
! be fought to finish. The Chris Magee
wing of the party will join Mr.. Dalzell and
| his followers, and an attempt will be made
to down Quay before next years election.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Humiliating Gen. Osborne.

HoNEsDALE, PA, Feb. 1.-THE Wayne
county Republican convention was held
today and indorsed for Congress NJ. B.
Wright, of Susquehanna county, and Il. 3.
Hardenbough, of Wayne, for the State
Senate with power to appoint their own
conferees. Susquehanna has indorsed Lines
for the Senate, so there will be contest.
G. W. Simons, of Sterling, and W. W
Treadwell, OF Hawley, were named as del
egates to the State conventions, and in
structed to vota for Delamater for Govern
or The friends of General Osborne made
fight for the delegates. The Delamater
men controlled the convention, however,
and made the defeat of Osborne as humili
ating as possible. A resolution was offer
ed by the delegate from Bethany, General
Osbornes birthplace, pledging the county
to Delamater and Watres and giving bind
ing instructions to the delegates to vote for
them. The resolution was adopted with
out dissenting vote. Osborne's friends
expected the Wayne delegates to be for
him, and the result is very severe dis
appointment
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Poisoned by Poke Root.

SHARON, PA, February lS.-The twin
sons of Mr.. Robert Stambaugh, living a
short distance east of town. ate quantity
of poke root yesterday, which their father
had gathered to use as house medicine, and
but for the prompt action of DIR. J. Ii Reed,
would have succumbed to the effects of
the poison. The little fellows, who are
probably or 6 years old, saw Mr.. STAN
baugh dig the root, and taking it for sassa-
fras, ate the small pieces strewed on the
ground. This was about o'clock in the
afternoon, and the poison began to show
its effects two hours later. The children
were taken violently i'll, and confessed to
eating she root This served to excite the
fears of the family, and a physician was
soon summoned. Both boys were still
very sick last night, but will probably be
around in a few days.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Prospect Sundries.
Be it known:

Be it known:
That Charlie Kelly, who is now con-
tracing down at the Hundred Foot,
saws that "The Great American Hog Is
the best continued story he ever read.
That Philip Milleman and William Rails
ton are learning to dress tools at the Nc
Lure well. They say Philip hits his shins
with the sledge.
That Walker Dodds has come home
from Wellsville, o., to stay awhile. Well,
Ford, does that bother you anyf Guess
not.
That Robert Nevin, of Beaver Co., spent
last Sabbath here among his friends and
others.
That Mrs David English, who has been
suffering from la grippe and pneumonia
for some time, is now rapidly improving.
That Ford Weigle and Al. Shaffer are
working in Harmony at the tank industry,
foe o. N. Russell, of Butler.
That Mrs Allen Barr has inagurated
the first carpet rag social of the season
A Jolly good time and an excellent supper
are reported.
That c. F. Newman and Cora Hillman,
who were recently married, have our best
wishes for their future happiness. Right,
Charlie, no man, in his highest state, llv-
eth unto himself.
That W. G. Russell, Co. Supt., visited
the schools in this section of the Co., last
week.
That n. n. Richardson and family, who
went to California about one year ago, will
return to Prospect, in about two weeks.
That Mr.. G. l. Wilson, of Oakland twp,
spent last Sunday with his friend Carl Sha-
nor.
That W. G. Weigle has returned from a
business trip to Sharon, New Castle and
Beaver Falls.
That Constable Robbery is able to be
around again; John had severe attack OF
grippe and pneumonia.
That Lytle Miller, if Missouri, is visiting
relatives and friends in this vicinity. Mr..
Miller is brother of Mrs. Peter Albert Of
Franklin twp. He went west about a
years ago. 10 COSTLY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
DEATHS

MAXWELL-At his home in Richland tip.
Yenango Co., Samuel Maxwell, Sr.,
father of David Maxwell of Butler
COVERT-At his home near Grove City,
Feb. TO- 1890, Isaac Covert, aged 76
years.
He was born in Brady twp, this Co.
HOLTSW WORTH-Saturday February Is,
go, in Allegheny, John L., son of c. ID.
and Maggie NJ Holtsworth, aged 2 years,
. months and q days.
BARBER-At her home near Anandale,
Mrs. Mary A. Barber (nee Rosenberry)
aged 75 years, 6 mos and days.
She was q consistent member of the
Anandale NJ. L. Church. Blessed are the
dead. who die in the Lord
TURNER-Saturday, Feb. 15, 1890, of
scarlet fever, Kittie, daughter of Robert
J. Turner. of S. Mexican St, aged 3
years and Z months.
J0HNSTON-At Sarversville, Monday,
February II, 1890, Miss Johnston of Buff
talo twp. aged about 40 years. She was a
sister in law of Rev. Atkinson.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
DR.. Higbee's Successor.

Prof d. j. Waller, d. D., who has been
appointed by Gov. Beaver Superintendent
of Public Instruction to succeed the late
Rev. DR.. L. E. Higbee, is, although a
young man, one of the most prominent
educators in the State. lie will take
charge on the first of March. Prof. Wal
Ter is graduate of the Lafayette College
He preached for some time in New
York State, but his failing health compell-
cd him to leave the ministry. While in
charge of an academy at Orangeville, CO.
lumbia county, he was elected principal of
the State Normal School at Bloomsbury,
which position he has held ever since.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Estate of w. j. A bramS,
Jury Lists for March.

List of Grand Jurors drawn this 27th Of
January, A. ID. 1890 to serve as Grand Ju-
rors at a regular term of the court commenc-
ing on the 81 day of March, A. ID. 1890.
Adderhold, Albert, Jefferson twp. farmer
Anderson, William, Cornq'g
Armstrong, Warren, Cherry /"
Beatty. Samuel, Lancaster g "
Bell, 5 ., Parker twp. farmer.
Campbell, Elmer, Clearfield twp. producer,
Conway, John, farmer.
Conley, Z J, Adams twp. farmer.
Cochran, Will In, Mercer twp. gent.
Dill John w, Butler, LIST wd, carpenter.
Hecksrt, William, Clinton twp. farmer.
Msgee, J ID, Adams twp. farmer.
McGill, Calvin. Slipperyrock twp. farmer.
Mcclure, q Ii, Donegal twp. farmer.
Mckinley, J f P, Oakland twp, -
Nichols, s. Butler "a wd. brickiayer.
Oesterling, Joseph, Butler, "a wd, lsborer.
Stewart, William, Butler twp, farmer.
st Clair, Robert, Center twp,
Wagner Jacob, Cranberry twp, ''
Weitzel, Adam. Butler twp, blacksmith.
Wise, Calvin, Penn twp, farmer.
Wise, Alfred, Harmony boro, liyeryman.
List of petit jurors drawn this 9th day OF
January, A. ID. 1890, to serve as petit jurors
at a regular term of court commencing on
the 10th day of Msreh, A. ID. 1890.
Anderson, o II, Allegheny twp. farmer
Barnhart, A w, Butler %
Bollinger, p Il. Fairview boro carpenter
Boreland, Charles L Butler 5th wd, clerk
Byres, John ), Petrolla boro, liverymsn
Cooper. Oliver, Slipperyrock twp, farmer
Crow, George W, Butler 4th wd, bricklayer
Campbell, w l., Parker twp. driller
Coulter, j Z Jr, Center twp. farmer
| Cypher, A, Butler I'd wd, merchant
| Doerr, George, Buffalo twp. blacksmith
Easley, G f, 4" farmer
English, James Y, Franklin twp. farmer
Fair, l. N, Butler 5th wd, carpenter
| Fielder, Benton, Jackson twp. laborer
Giileland, John A, Summit twp, farmer
Geisler. Henry, Winfield
Green, I 5. Butler 5th wd, gent
Henry, William, Allegheny twp. producer
Huselton, George, Penn twp, farmer
Botlner, Adam, but.er 4th wd, carpenter
Jones, W II, Franklin twp. farmer
Johnston, w NJ. Butler lst wd, labo;er
klingler, Harry, Sd miller
Kelly, f L, foreman
kaufiold, Henry, Jefferson twp. farmer
Kean, w 5. Harms City boro, producer
Kennedy, ID K, Muddy creek twp. farmer
Monnie, w II, Oakland twp, farmer
Martin, w b, Forward twp.
Miller, Alfred, Clay
Moore, Samuel, Franklin twp. farmer
McDe,it, John, Center twr. farmer
McCandless, A n, Butler "a wd, tailor
McGeary, W B, " Sd = merchant
Mclaughlin, ID G, Fairview twp. farmer
Larkin, w II, Butler 1st wd, machinest
| O DoGnell, John V, Oakland twp. farmer
Parker, John, Donegal twp, producer
Smith, G NJ, Millerstown boro, laborer
Snathers, A J, Evans City boro, merchant
Shields, Harrison, Worth twp, farmer
Stauter, George, Lancaster twp, 9
Stewart, Orin, Muddycreek twp, 9
Swartzlander, Andrew. Oakland twp, farm
Thomas, p w, Connoquennesslng "
Wallace, w +, Forward twp, farmer
| Woods, John, Zelienople boro, earpeuter
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21

Corrected to fast time-One hour faster
than schedule time.
Trains leave Butter for Allegheny City
al 4:20 and 1929 u. m, and 1855 p. III.
The New Castle and western mail leaves
at S:l5 a.. m, and the Chicago x Western ex-
press at 1850 p. nj.
Trains leaves Butter for the North at 1890
a. IN, and 7:55 y. IN.
Trains arrive at Butler from the South at
9:55 a. N. and 1910, 1920, 7:I0 and $50 p. IN
A train arrives from Clarion at 1000 a. m.
and from Kane at $40 p. N.
Trains connecting Tor Butler leave Allie.
gheny at 7:40 and 1000 q. N. aud l:25, $50,
and $50 p. IN.
The s:I5, ,l0:20 and :5O trains from Butler
to Gallery and 7:i0 and I:25 trains from Allie
gheny TO Butler run on Sunday, also the
train that leaves Gallery for Butler at 1929,
arriving at 1910.
Trans leaving Butler at s:l5 a. m. and
1850 p IN. connect at Gallery tor the West.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Tried it on the Cat.

PIKEvILLB, KY, February l8.-Ellison
Mounts was hanged at this place this eve
ming for participating in the murder OF
Miss Alafair Mccoy and her brother.
Mounts was a. member of the celebrated
Hatfield faction. The prisoner took his
seat on his coffin in wagon, the guards
surrounded the vehicle and the death
march commenced. Only few minutes
elapsed after reaching the scaffold before
the execution occurred. Death was in
Simultaneous. The scene was witnessed by
thousands of people, many others being ab-
sent through fear of an attempt to rescue.
The body was given to friends and will be
inferred in the mountains of West Vir-
ginia After the execution the officers
discovered a plot which, if successful,
would have resulted in the escape of the
prisoner, and the probable death of num-
ber of the guards OF the Jail. Through the
confusion of the Jail cook the discovery
was made The details were as follows ::
The Hatfelds had paid the cook 5000
to place a drug in the food of the jail
guards. The night before the execution
the cook was told that the drug
which was given her was merely
to make the guards 90 to sleep.
She became suspicious and concluded to
try the effects of the preparation on the
jail cat. The result was the instant death
of the animal in horrible agony. She then
became alarmed, and refused to put the
poison into the food. She did not com
municate her intentions, however, to the
outlaws, and they were gathered near the
Jail to await the signal which would indi-
cate that all the guards were sick within.
Had this wholesale attempt at murder
been successful, not only the prisoners in
the prison would have been killed from
the effects of the poison, but also the Sher-
if, s family and posse. The drug was found
to be strychnine. The cook was imRedi-
ately arrested. All the outlaw gang have
fled to the mountains of West Virginia,
where it is sure death to officers who fol
low them All these lawless persons who
are responsible for this outrageous affair
are from West Virginia. The Sheriff Is
having the necessary papers arranged TO
secure acquisitions for the would-be muir
derers, and every effort will be made to
bring them to justice.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Notice..

Notice is hereby given to the members OF the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Hannahstown and vicinity that on February lst
1896, the votes on the gas question were count
ed by the appointed committee, and the result
was 80 votes or majority against gas in insur-
ed buildings and In consequence OF the above
result the Directors OF the company, at their
meeting on Saturday, February Sth, 1890 an
nulled and made void Article Is. Section Z, in
the Bylaws or the Constitution, unanimously,
and substituted in the place OF the annulled ar
ticle the following article, VIZ :.
II a loss is occastoned by the use OF gas or oil
for fuel in dwelling houses or other buildings
the insured lorfeitS his or her insurance.
Further it was adopted by A unanimous vote
OF the Board TO insure haystacks, the same as
hay in buildings, wherever the hay may be,
either on the premies OF the insured or other
places.
The Board Of Directors hereby notifies all
the members OF the company insured using gas
at present TO inform the undersigned Secreta-
ry at once
BY order of the President
HENRY HECK, Secretary.
DELANo, February s, 1880
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
ASSlGNEE'S SALE.
To aA 1chOm it may c0ncernl

To all lchom 1t may concern!
Notice is hereby given that /. 4. " Grossman,
assignee for the benefit OF creditors OF Henry
Dilliman. will expose 10 public sale on the pre-
misses in Brady twp, Bu tier Co, Pa, on Thurs
day, the 21th day of Marc ch 1880, at O'Clock Z.
NJ. the following real estate, to-wit E; lot OF
ground in said twp. adjo lining lands of G. ). Dill
liman Daniel McDevttJ and otue's, cont aiming
acres; a lot OF land III same twp. adjoining
lands Of KesSlah Coovert, DaAiel McDevitt anu
others. containing acre; with small granary
thereon. lot OF land III same twp. adjoining
lands or ThoS. McNeeS and others, containing
acres. more or less; lot of land in same twp.
adjoining lands OF L. q. Clutton, w. q. Hahn
and others. containing acres more or leSs
The above mentioned tracts or land being clear
ed, under fence and in good state ofcultivation:
Terms OF sale All sales OF 500 and under, cash
and all sales exceeding Si00-one hall cash ;and
balance in one year secured by interest bear
ing bond and mortgage with attorneys COM
mission Of per cent. Sales viii be adjourned
Tor want OF sufficient bids.
\. V. GROSsMAS. Assignee.
West Liberty, Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
InSOlVent Notice.

In re-appication OF Thos. Common Pleas OF
ii. Harper for discharge Butler Co.. NJ. ). ID.
under the insovent laws OF No 81. March t.
Pennsylvania. J 1929.
WHEREAS, l. Thos Ii. Harper, laborer OF Con-
cord TWP. Butler Co., Pa, uld nle my BOND ana
petition in the said Common Pleas Court. on
the 18th day OF Dec, 1889, praying for discharge
under the insolyent laws OF this Commonwealth
and thereafter to-wit: Feb. Sd, 1890, the said
Court did nix Tuesday March 4th, 1890, at 2
O'Clock L. Nj, at Butler. Pa, lor the nearing oil
others Interested are hereby notified TO attend
and show cause, II any they have why should
not be discharged according to law.
THOMAS III. HARPER.
BowsER & BowsER, att'yS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Notice Of Application for Char


Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day OF
March. 1890, at one o'clock T.. II. on said day, an
application will be made, In open Court, TO one
or the Law Judges OF the Court OF Common
Pleas of Butler County, Pa, at Butler. Pa, by
Enos McDonold, VIM. Watson, VIM. StoopS. NJ
w. shannon, John T. Cranmer, and their as
soclates, FOR charter OF Incorporation. under
the Act Of Assembly OF April 20, lS1i the title
name and style OF said corporation to be The
United Presbyterian Congregation OF Mt. Chest
nut" and the object and purpose thereof the
worship of Almighty God according to the
Inith doctrin eS and practice OF the United
Presbyterian Church OF North America.
MCJUSKIS & GALBREATH, Solicitors.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
A Great Week for Republicans.

The week that has witnessed the final
and complete success of Speaker Reeds
courageous campaign for the rule OF the
responsible majority in the House will long
be remembered by American statesmen.
Ordinarily little interest is taken by the
people in parliamentary discussions and
struggles, but the fight for the new rules
has been of such character and the per-
sonality of the Speaker has been so com
manding that during the whole of the long
and close struggle the newspapers of both
parties and in all sections have given
every phase of the contention and the sub
stance, at least, of every important debate.
The narrowness of the Republican ma
jority in the House and the danger that the
meager margin might be lost 3y the illness
or death ofa few Republican members add
cd to the anxiety of Republicans every
where, and the number of contested seats
TO be decided was an additional element of
excitement and interest. The Southeastern
democrats were determined to keep seated
the notorious beneficiaries of fraud or vio-
lence, or both, and Mr.. Carlisle was ex-
pected to furnish parliamentary tactics and
expedients for resisting the investigation of
the frauds and outrages that had con-
tributed several democrats to the House
with certificates as regular as their claims
to seats were audacious and dishonest.
Altogether the outlook at the beginning
of the session for the success of the Re
publicans in adopting the new rules and in
unseating democrats who had no right to
their seats was far from cheerful. Had the
Republican Speaker lacked any one of the
qualities that he has shown himself to pos
sess in so high degree, the majority might
have been baf1ed by the minority, and the
House might have been in no condition to
to carry out Republican policies and to
support Republican Administration.
For this great emergency Mr.. Reed was
the man of all others. His robust charac-
ter, his intellectual stalwartness, his CON-
manding personality, his easy equality to
al the exigencies of debate, and, above all,
his open and convincing advocacy of the
right of the majority to rule and to do bust
ness made him as much the Republican
leader for the House at this particular
tuncturc as Grant was for the Army Of the
Potomac, when the time had come for the
Continuous hammering" of Lees army.
And in Major Mckinley, Mr.. Butter
worth, Mr.. Cannon and other able parlia-
mentarians, the Speaker has had Lieuten-
ants as brilliant and successful as they
have been courageous and ready.
The Republicans now have the entire
order, and we expect the greatest and best
results. York Mail and Express.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21

A BILL which has passed the House
adds an important item to the coming CEN
sus enumeration and will cause some
squirming. 1t provides for the ascertain
ment of the mortgage Indebtedness of the
country, and prescribes pains and psnal-
ties for any person or corporation refusing
to answer any ques tion propounded.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
POSITION OFFERED.

If you are in need of a good paying position
and think you have the qualities of good
salesman, You will do well to write Us at
once. We viii pay good commission or
salary and expenses to good man, The
position we offer is permanent one Ad-
dress at once.
SELovER & ATWOOD
Nurserynen. Geneva n. Y
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
Republican County Committee
Meeting.

The members of the Republican County
Committee will meet in the Huselton
building, Butler, Pa, on Monday, March
Sd 1890, at IL o'clock, a. m, for the pur-
pose of fixing a date for holding the
primary election and attending to such
other business as may come before the
Committee. A full attendance is re-
requested By order of
S. D. BELL, Chair. Co. Com.
L. N. WISE, tsao,rs
r n pArNTrp WV y"'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21

DID you ever watch newly married
couple at breakfast at a hotela How do
you tell they are newly married. Go long.
1t is self evident; you can't go wrong on
them. Gossip slipped coffee at leading
metropolitan hotel the other morning and
watched loving couple of is sort eat
or pretend to eat. A bald headed man
with a grizzlygrey mustache and puffy
bags under his eyes, also took in the scene.
The young fellow and his wife ordered
sumptuous breakfast, and they ate it in a
furtive way as If one was afraid the other was
watching. He would reach over and help
her to supply of this, and she would in
sist that he should take some of that, and
they would stop in the middle of their cat
ing and regard each other with such ten
der, LOVING looks that the bald d-headed man
grew red in the face and shoveled IN hot
cakes as if he had no fear of dyspepsia.
Once the hands of the two touched as they
reached across the table and her face flush
ed and he looked sheepish and they forgot
to eat. When they had finished breakfast
they left the dining-room arm in arm, and
the fat man followed them with his eyes,
tugged at his stubby mustache and said in
low, hoarse voice, "Gosh!' Then he
looked up and caught Gossip's eye and
frowned frown that made wrinkles clean
up to the roof of his head. He had evi-
IDENTIFY never been there.-Harrisburg Tele-
| 1y0Db
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-02-21
SaXOnburg Items.

Mrs. --, daughter of VIM. Schroth,
died at her home in Allegheny, Wednes-
day, and was buried here, Saturday.
E. B. Chantler and Chas. Roettig are
teaming for the new National Transit pipe
line.
Miss Alice Mckee is lying very low with
rheumatism.
The borough school will give an enter
tainment at the close of this month. All
the schools of this vicinity are doing well.
Will Knoch is dressing tools in the JEFF
ferson Centre district.