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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
Freaks Tell the Truth.

Ore of the census enamcrators entered q
dime museum on the B"wery the other
dag says the New York Journal
He explained 70 the proprietor thai be
was taking the ccnsas, and that the dine
museum came in bis district The museum
owner gave him PERMISSION 10 question The
diving curiosities .
lie began VITA the Circsssiaa beauty.
"Where were you hon:"
Il was born in New York. said the
Circas-an beauty. lin the Ate ward. !"
Where were your parents borni"
"Me father and mother were born in
Germany"
''What is your namef"
MARY Ann Higgins answered the
beautiful Circassian.
Are you white, black, mulatto. quad
room, octoroon, Chinese, japanese or In
dianf"
'1'm green"
"Single, married, widowed. or di-
vorcedi"
Divorced and married again"
What is your trade or occupation
I'm the Circassian beauty by trade"
''Are you able to speak Englshi"
Oats the only language speak. Seer
The enumerator walked over to the
Zulu Prince"
Where were you borni" he asked.
''In ole virginny, sab" said the Zulu
Prince, smiling.
there were your parents borni"
'Dey was bawn in Norf Carliny."
where do you lvef"
''In Thompson street, sahi'
Are you white, black, mulatto. quad
room, Chinese, japanese or Indiaul'
III dunno. specs lis Zulu"
'What is your namel'
"Pompey Linkum Fielus-"
"What is your profession or occupation'"
I'm Zulu Prince"
Are you able to speak Englishl'
Il can understand English
The Australian giant" said be was born
in New Jersey. His parents were born in
Vermont.
Are you single, married or divorccdi
We'll, I've been married four or five
times in the museum to draw e crowd, but
believe the marriages were not regular.
The double headed girl puzzled the
census enumerator greatly. He didn't
know whether to put her down as one per-
son or two persons. She gave two sets of
answers to most of the questions. One
head said she was TWEEN ty- four, but the
other head denied it and said she was only
eighteed.
where were you bornf"
'In the Congo Republic, said the first
head.
'In Ireland" said the second head.
The Texes cowboy said he was born in
Boston and had always lived there.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
An Invaluable Medicine.


A correspondent says: Henry lioyt
Esq, contributes to the Boston Journal the
following prescription for what he says is
an uniailing remedy for cholera morbus
diarrhma. &c:
Mr. II. says that during the terrible
epidemic of Cholera in that city, few
years since, in no case did the remedy fail
where the patient could be reached in
season. IL is no less effective in cholera
morbus and ordinary diarrhma. A remedy
so easily procured and so vitally eiIicacious
should be always at hand. An ordinary
vial Of II can be had for - cts. or so, and
no family should be without IL over night.
| can attest TO its magical influence in
alIording relief from excruciating pains.
having used II myself in n severe attack OF
cholera morbus. Its prompt application
will relieve pain and presumptively save
life. Take
one part laudanum;
One part camphoratcd spirits
F, Two parts tincture of ginger
Two parts capsioum.
Dose tcaspooulul in II wine glass OF
water If the ease be obstinate repeat the
dose in 3 or 4 hours.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
Wonderful Yield OF Ono Mine.

The Calumcnt & Hecla mine. of the Lake
Superior district, within the last twenty
four years, has paid s34, 600, 900 in cash
dividends and il Is believed that there is AT
least forty years more Of life in tho mine at
double the present rato of production,
which is now CO. 600 600 pounds of copper
per annum. 1t is doubted whether the
history of mines ever recorded the parallel
of this
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05

None Of all the older States has done
better in the matter Of Increasing ner
population during the past accaae 'nAn
p,nnsrlvania our gain 10 rather more
than ooo. 600. gain Of about Is per cent.
one 81 tho curiosities Of our census "a tho
mc, that the state has actually grown
more rapidly than her largest city, Pail
aAelphia. Perhaps no other state VIII
show such a record. And pcnnyivania 10
not grown out, - yet, by any meanI
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
A Mans Diary OF His Wlie's
Temper.

Monday-A thick fog. no seeing through
it.
Tuesday-Gloomy AMI very chilly un-
reasonable weather.
Wednesdav-Frosty, at times sharp.
Thursday-Bitter cold in the morning,
red sunset, with flying colors. portending
hard weather.
Friday-Storm in the morning. with
peals of thunder, air clear afterwards.
Saturday-Gleams of sunshine, with
partial thaw, frost again at night.
Sunday-A light Southwestern in the
morning, calm and pleasant at dinner-time
hurricane and earthquake at night.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
Dry Goods
AT LOWEST PRICES
AT THE NEW STORE OF
d. b. JACKSON.

We are new comers, but have come
to stay We buy onr goods at lowest
cash prices and as we sell for cash
only. We are enabled to sell goods
ut the smallest possible margins. We
could quote prices on clean, neao
goods, no trash, from all parts of our
store, especially on the following
goods. Dress Goods, White Goods,
Prints, Ginghams, Shirtings, Mus
Inns, Lace Curtains and Curtain
Poles, Corsets and Corset Waists,
Ladies'. Children's and Gents Under
wear. Hosiery, Gloves and Mits. Kid
Gloves, Ribbons, Silk and Velvet,
Black and Colored Silks, Cloth Capes.
Bead Wraps. Jerseys and Jersey
Jackets, Table Linens, Napkins.
Towels, &c, &c :. but as new goods
are arriving all the time, we would
not likely have the goods now
quoted, bat possibly have them at
still lower prices as the season ad-
vances. We are proud to say that
in this city and county our goods
ard prices have met with approval
aud conmendaticn, although subject
cd to close scrutiny and comparison
with the goods offered by others.
We solicit your patronage, and will
90 all in our power to make our Lusi-
ness transactions pleasant and profit
able.
D. Il. JACKSON, Butler, Pa.
Next door to Heineman's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
Hlrshkind's Business Reasoning

Hirshkind-.U .UHl vat may be the price of
this vatchf
Jeweler-Ten dollars.
Hirshkind (sotto voce)--He asks ten; he
means eight; he'll dake six; it's worth four;
III offer wa.-Jewelers' CircUldr.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05
A. E. RUSSELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IRA McJuNKIN.

Once on second fioor OF New Anderson Block
Main St.-near Diamond.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-09-05

Attorney at Law. ONCE at No. II, East Jefrer.
son St.. Butler Pa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24

which led 10 the present troubles, by direc-
ton Of the President, "in order 10 show
That the responsibility does not rest
with this government" After long
interview with the President, Mr.. Blaine
wrote Sir Julian note in which he asked
II Lord Salisbury would not agree 10 pre-
vent the killing Of seals in Behring Sea for
a single season, at the end Of which he
hoped that "A mutual agreement might be
reached.
sir Julian promptly replied that Lord
Salisbury was satisfied that there was no
legal power to enforce the observance Of
such regulation of British subjects and
British vessels. Mr.. Baipe replied in a
letter critcising Lord ~alisbury's stand. and
states that the President is disappointed
at il.
A number Of letters were exchanged be-
tween Secretary Blaine and Sir Julian
Pauncefote during the past month in one Of
which Mr.. Blaine offered 10 cancel all the
rights claimed in the lSNS negotiations.
merely as taking Great Britain 10 adhere 10
the agreement made that year between Lord
Salisbury and Minister Phelps, concerning
the establishment Of a close season for the
protection of seals. This letter is dated at
Bar IIarbOr, Maine, July 10Th. 1880, and Is
the last Of the correspondence.
Mr.. Blaine says that he IL instructed by
the President to say that the United states
is willing 10 consider as cancelled all the
negotiations Of lSSS, excepting the close
season agreement so far as American
rights are concerned. No reply has been
received 10 this letter.
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.
The President sent to the senate to-day
the following nominations: To be ENJOYS
extraordinary and ministers plenip0ten-
tiary Of the United states, pursuant to act
Of Congress approved July 18th, 1890:
rhomas II. Anderson, OF Ohio, to Bolivia:
Clark +. Carr, of Illinois, to Denmark; John
ID. WashDurn. of Massachusetts, 10 swift
lerland; John l.. stevens. Of Maine. 10 the
Hawaiian Islands; George Nancy, Of Ten
nessee, to Paraguay and Uruguay.
SENATE.
The Senate resumed consideration Of the
Indian appropriation bill, and disposed OF
all but a few pages Of b..
\ resolution was agreed 90 calling on the
President for Information touching the al
legged illegal imprisonment Of A.J. DlaZ, IN
Cuba.
The senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House devoted the day to debate on
the bankrupt bill. Speeches were made 10y
Messrs. Abbot. of Texas Frank, of Mis-
souri, McCord. OF Wisconsin ; Perkins, OF
Kansas. and others.
The debate was closed hy T.. Il. Tyler, and
a vote Will De taken tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24
PETERSBURG.
The Increase Of Population in the Second
Census District-PersOnaIs.

The Increase Of Population IN the second
Census District-PersonaIs.
PETERSBURG, Va, July o.. Special. -
1t is learned from Captain r. a. Young.
supervisor of census for the second District
of Virginia. that the census in his district
shows an increase i'm population of about
10000. The cost Of taking the census IN
the district was i'm the neighDorhOOd Of
$1,000. 1t is but Justice TO super
visor Young to say, that be has cndeayored
faithfully 10 obtain a correct census IN the
district.
The water in the city reservoir is so low
that those using 1t for motor power have
been requested to discontinue its use until
q better supply can be obtained.
John Howard (cOlOrcd) was arrested this
morning by officer j. i. Williams, of the
police force, for beating his wife. Howard
Knocked his wife down, beat and stamped
her so badly. that her condition is consider
ed very critical. The whole trouble is said
10 have grown out Of jealousy.
At the next term Of the County Court Of
Greensyilc, TO be held on the first Monday
i'm August. the case of the Commonwealth
AGAINST Carleton II. Marks, charged with
the shooting and killing Of y. NJ. Balne
several months ago, will be called for trial.
II will Doe remembered that Marks was con-
yicted of murder in the second degree and
his punishment fixed at ten years in the
peuitentiary, but was granted a new trial
bv Judge Hancock. Marks is now out on
bail
The regular monthly term Of the County
Court Of Surry was held on Yesterday, but
no cases Ofspecial interest were disposed Of
There is now only one prisoner confined in
the county Jail Of Surry.
James Laner (colored), charged with
criminal assault on a cOlored woman in
Brunswick, was taken out TO that county
for trial this morning by Constable Y. y.
jolly. Lanier was arrested in this city
some daVs AGO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
BOILERS FROM A REPUBLICAN,
CONVENTION.

They Did Not Wish Brewer to be Re
NoIninated-Tive Large stores Burned
at Laurinburg- Theft the Cause of the
Fire-Farmers' Alliance at Greensboro.
RALEIGH, y. c.. July % Special. A
special from Iaurinburg says. fire there yes
terday morning consumed five Of the largest
stores in the place, besides several other
buildings. Losses were as follows: Vi. G.
Mckay. three stores, $500; insurance,
3, $50: and goods damaged, loss covered by
insurance. \. Mckay, two stores, $1,000;
insurance, $3.50. Phillips Il McDougald.
goods, So, 900: insurance. $4,000. J. II. san
ford. goods damaged; loss covered by insur-
ance. G.. Il. Eyeriu gton, goods damaged;
loss covered 10y insurance. Alexander Nc
Kimron n CO., goods damaged; loss covered
by insurance. y. X. McGeachy, goods
damaged; covered by insurance.
Evidently theft was the design of the fire.
Reports Indicate extensive stealing Of goods
carried ont Of stores from fire. Between
the hours of and O'Clock loaded wagon,
drawn by two mules and in charge Of three
men. was met UN parties tDhilu- III i'iH
the country t0 the fire.
Gates County Democratic Convention
Yesterday unanimously endorsed the course
Of Senator Vance in Congress, and in
structed for Gen. ". =. Roberts for Con-
gress.
The North Carolina Press Association
opened at Durham to-day with about one
hundred editors present President Nc
Dlarmid made the opening address. To
night reception and banquet was held al
Hotel Claiborne, and tOasts were drunk and
addresses were made. \ communication
was read i'm the convention from senator
Vance this morning, thanking the press of
the state for its handsome yindicatiOn of
him.
Trains which passed through this evening
were crowded with delegates going % Dur
ham 10 the Congressional Convention. which
meets tomorrow. Congressman Bum, who
Is "A candidate for nomination, went tO Dur
ham this evening. \ delegation of the
Farmers Alliance waited on Mr.. Bum last
night. and asked him il be- would pledge
himself 10 their policy ON the Sub-lrcasury
bin and other issues, but b" refused 10 do so.
4 strong delegation Of Alliance men went
to Durham this evening, and IL Is under
stood that they will endeayOr % defeat
Bum: but It is generally conceded that he
Will bc nominated on tine first ballot.
All the companies Of the First and Third
regiments of the state Guard, thirteen IN
number. arrived al Wriehtsyille last night
and went into camp. Guard lines were es-
tablshed, and the troops were put under
regular discipline. only the First and
Third regiments will 90 into encampment
now. Others will go next month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24
by the following young ladies and gentle

by the following young ladies and gentle
men:
Miss Rella Fuuqa. In an attractive costume
of pink null; escorted by Mr.. Baker,
Miss Ella jackson attired in white null
with blue surah sash; escort, Mr.. Bascom
Young.
Miss Fannie Mitchell. blue null, white
satin sash: escort, Mr.. Webb.
Miss Lula Kidd, while null, cream sash !;
escorted by Mr.. Epps.
Miss l. liza McCulloch, white null, orange
sash; escort, Mr.. Clemens.
Miss COrinne McCullOch, white null,
green silk sash; escort, Mr.. Morris.
Miss May Carpenter, blue null, white
sash: escort Mr. Marshall
Miss Erna Carpenter, pink null, red sash !;
escort. Mr.. Rose
Miss George Wilson, green null; escort.
Mr.. Talbot.
Miss Florence Wilson, white null; es-
cort. Mr.. samuel Talbot.
Miss Maggie PrOsser, green null; escort,
Mr. B0isscau.
Miss jamie Wmgo. pink null; escort,
Mr..
Little Helen alentine "a wee mite Of two
summcrsl. dressed in embroidered white
null. with pink surah sash and ribbons:
escorted 10y Master Bennett Valentine.
The "GTeenaways looked charming IN
their tasteful white, blue ana punk dresses
and their brilliant sashes, and their prone
nades were most crcditable and entertaining.
\ very interesting feature Of the evenings
amusement was an exhibition of the "lligh-
land Fling" by little Miss May Carpenter,
whose perfect time and artistic rendition
Of the difficult steps Of the liighlanders
was truly marvellous. The young people
closed their evening by an ice-cream sup
per. pariaken Of by themselves and their
friends. The ladies who kindly and grace
fully chapcroned the young folks were Mrs.
Chambers. Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs.
Valentine. Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Iinsley,
and Mrs. llman.
Among the guests at present at Ottel-
burn are the following: Nc. and Mrs. W. /.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. VI. 4. Chambers,
Mr.. and Mrs. samuel l.. Ullman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. \. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. /. {.
Tinslev, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Valentine,
MIR. and Mrs. Charles \. Rose.
Dr. George Il. Steel and family,
Rev. and Mrs. K. II. Pitt, Mrs.
Garnet, Miss Eliza Cole, Mr.. John Morton.
Mr.. Meade lIaskins, Mr.. W. +. Ryan and
others, all Of Richmond; Mrs. Or. Nell
wainc, Miss Plummer and Miss Rella Flu
qua, Of Petersburg; Rev. W. W. Lear and
wife. Mrs. McCulloch, Misses Corinne and
Leila McCulloch. of Blackstone, Va; Miss
Willie Motley, Of Ashland. Va; Miss Rat
clillc. Of Washington; Misses Budd, OF
Farmyille, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24
ALEXANDRIA.
Painful Accident To Mrs. Mary Lawier-
Don't wish to Leave Virginia.

ALEXANDRIA, July 23.-lspecial. There
has been considerable comment here over
that petition noted in THE TINES Wash
ington correspondence Of yesterday. Many
of the sigucrs say they were mistaken as 10
the wording Of the paper. Very lew others
than some land speculatOrs and the like de-
sire 10 20 back into the district. There Il
squabbling enough over district appropria-
tions now without Alexandria coming IN 10
bear the brunt If il. This quiet and congo
nal old town gets along well enough by
herself, and is alway contentedli satisfied
and conservative in her every nature.
judge Norton to-day granted a prayer OF
the saloOn-keepers who had their licenses
SUSPENDED for a month for selling on sun
day. by rcyoking his order, each saloon
keeper taking an iron-bOund oath not 10 Of
fcnd again. The Judges course is highly
complimentary to his good judgment and
faith.
The late Julian Moore was buried to-day,
"A large concourse OF people attending the
funeral from st. Mary's Church.
AleNandria's population is now li,3lO, an
increase Of go since 1850.
The Washington militia is encamped
over at Fort Washington for week.
There are a good many visitors on hand
evening 10 witness dress parade, etc.
President Harrison visited the camp to-
day.
At Marshall. Fauquier county, on Satur-
day evening last, Mrs. Mary Lawler met
with painful accident by falling from a
wagon neaI the home of Or. i. Il. Harry.
The accident was caused 10y dog soaring
the horse attached to the wagon. Mrs. h..
was on her feet in rear Of the seat preparing
10 get out when the horse started suddenly.
throwing her out. She sustained bruises
about the head and face. also shoulders and
arms. The physician, DR.. {. {. spelden.
who was called 10 see her, did not think her
Injuries Of "a serious character. She was
carried 10 the home of DR.. Harry, where
She was tendcry cared for. Her sister,
Miss Virginia Carter. was with her when
the accident occurred. a. was also colored
boy rs driver. Mrs. Lawler is now at hen
own home and getting along very well,
fhouuh rutfp sore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24
GREENSBORO.
Alliance Mass eting-RePublican Dis
trict Convention.

GREENsBoRo. y. G., July %. special.
This little city is to-day animated and M
t.rested in the mass meeting Of the Allli-
ance men and the Republican district con-
ycution. \ vast coucourse of farmer, ANA
their families have assembled. IL Is estl-
mated that between three and four thousand
are here.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the procession
formed i'm front OF the Benh0w House, ana
wa, led by a band of music To- a stand ln
suburban grove. Hon. y. .. Dunnlng, OF
Michigan. was introduced by Dr. K. Parker
a prominent Alliance man. Mr. Dunnlng
made AN incislye and telling address ol
three hours duration, explanatory ana I'D
the interest OF tine order.
Before the address had come to a close the
town bell called the Republican convention
20 assemble. The court house was soon
dcnsely packed with a mixed assembly.
The body was. after good deal Of sparrin2
and friction. organized by calling Dr. ). W.
smith, of l3cidsyille, TO the chair. alter
mich noise and confusion from negro ora
tors. j. VI. Brewer. the present incumbent; !;
Mr. Rlfu, Amos. of Granville county, and
MrJ = Murr0w. Of Guillord, were pat iu
nomination. Mr.. MurrOW was present. but
emphatically declined the nomination. Inc
convention. as organized, consisted OF
twenty votes. ON the first ballot twelve
and "A half votes were cast tor Brewer, and
nine and half for Amos. II was not
At first understood who the successful
candidate was. and the chairman failed 10
announce the result. a, soon ~ IL was
known. there was shout for Mr. Grower
who was in the convention. and who
promptly responded. bat whose appearance
ON the stand was the signal for his oppo-
uents to bolt, aud they lost mo- time in do
inc So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-24
DANVlLLE.
The Water Inspector Gets to Work-W. II.
Barksdale-Miss Mamie G. Mcdonald.


DANvuLE. Va, July 23.-'Special. -
Ddnyille's water inspector started out for
work this morning and in his rounds came
up with a number of yiOlatOrs Of the water
ordinance of the city. I'm several places the
nuid was running in full flow, and required
the aid Of plumbers to put a stop 10 il. This
trip was merely a notification, for if the
parties fail to obey the orders of the inspcc-
tor. the YiOlatOrs will interview the Mayor.
one of the negroes who INDUCED in
ri0tOuS proceedings on Jackson Branch, and
who was recognized in the sum of so 10 ap-
pear before the mayor, has skipped the
town. The city gets none OF the money, for
it was personal recognition, but loses "a
bad citizen. The other cases were continued.
4 peculiar incident occurred at one of
the leaf warehouses here recently. There
were twelve piles Of tobacco on the floor in
a row and ON examination. tncY repre-
sented the crops of three years, -. - and
80
l.. G. Wilhelm. carpenter, whose mystic
riOus disappearance was mentioned Nester-
day. has returned TO the city, and in most
woe.bcgone plight lie can give no intelli'
gent account OF his absence or where be
has been. lie is very rcticent, and about
all that can be gotten from him is that he
gOt lost.
4 little before O'Clock this morning. at
the First Baptist Church, Rev. 7. B.
Thames, the pastor, ofiicated at the mar
riage of Mr.. W. H. Barksdale and Miss
Mamie Graves Mcdonald. The bride and
groom left on a short wedding tour.
Leaf tobacco is selling very high, and
sales are of short duration daily. But the
high prices are causing holders 10 put out
stock and TO employ garrets and cellars.
one lot three years old was sold to-day, as
also "a lot of primings of $50 crop.
The Atlantic aud Danviile road has been
"a great blessing 10 this section in more
WAYS than one. Ii has helped the sunday
schools to picnic, and the Third school,
Main street Methodist, will give one We'd
nesday next. Buffalo Springs, through the
Kindness Of Colonel G0Odc, is the point Of
attraction.
Twenty-Five acres Of land. lying in North
Danyllc, were sold to-day 10 a syndicate
made up Of Dmyille. Pittsylyania ana
Richmond parties. 1t is proposed 10 lay il
of in residence lots, and then sell as quick
rs uOssibic