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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
MINISTER pHELPs's sKILFUL MANAGEMENT.

MINISTER PHELPS'S sKILFUL MANAGEMENT.
Berlin, Sept 4.-The United States Minister, William
Waiter Phelps is receiving many messages Of congratu-
,aton upon the removal Of the embargo placed upon
American pork Mr.. Phelps yesterday csbled TO hr.
Blaine the United states secretary Of State, at Bar
uarbor Me- informing the latter Of the repeal of the
Decree adding:
sMay /, through you, congratulate the President
,non The fact that under his auspices long struggle
10 secure this right has successfully ended9"
MIR Phelps managed the negotiations with great
skin. but at the last momept after the German Gov
eminent had fully decided 10 have the decree signed
on september /. it looked as II there "oua DO anotef
S,a nv me hesitation of some of the petest States.
Prussia. Bavaria and saxony were ready to agree To
the removal OF the embargo, but two OF the small pr
cpaities hesitated and threatened 70 delay All Mr.;
R&elnss MSgAs kasliz t2ess sNe ss4ss Esrs Rrsaghs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
Hoods Sarsaparilla

and Is gradually getting these toables She elngs
70 Hoods takes nothing else. and We believe IL viii
effect complete cure"
HOODS PILLs,-Por the liver and bowels. act easily
yet slQispQy, PRICE 2se.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
AN ADVANCE IN LAKE AND RAIL RATES.


Chicago, Sept. 4.-The lake and rail lines nave
given notice OF an advance in grain rates to New
England. taking effect September IA. The new
dnres arc 10 cents for wheat 10 lie cents for corn
and cents for oats. Tho advance IS cent for
wheat and IA cent for corn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05

The favorable Impression produced op the nrs appeal,
few years ago more than confirmed by ts pleas
experience all have used IT, and the success %
the pfopi6ors and manufacturers. tho California Fly
Syrup Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05

Litch6eld Hills, via New-Yor, Central Harlem Div
sionl, Fast special trains. Through cars 70 Norfolk
lSee ume.tebiss -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05

into line and the decree, as signed, admits American
pork products into every part Of Germany. -
This duty on American pork, bacon and ham Is 70
marks per doppolcentner GOO pounds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
Found the Value of His Wife.


A Fail River clergyman tells an inter-
esting story Of a wedding fee. He was set
tied in New York city, and one day had a
church wedding. After the ceremony the
groom handed him from his pocketbook a
wad which the pastor subsequently found
to be wrappers of paper to the number of
about dozen, inside of which was bright
cent. He didn't know how to regard the
token, whether rs joke or in some other
light. Time passed, however, the minis
ter wondering what had become of the
pair, of whom he only knew that they were
intending to live in New York.
One cay, the first anniversary Of the
marriage, letter came from the man in
closing check for fifty dollars, which he
wished the pastor to accept rs his proper
wedding fee No explanation was given
of the original compensation, and the
clergym an was left to ccustrue it as best
he could. He was, however, inclined to
believe, after the receipt of the fifty dollars,
that the man must have been poor at the
time of the ceremony, and enough why
one cent was chosen remains mystery
folded the sum so effectually that Others
seeing the paper might have no idea OF
what was in it, and particularly that the
bride might not know the amount 1t is
evident that the man had prospered during
the year, and that he considered that he
had got his moneys worth.-Fall River
(Mass.) News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

The physician in charge of an insane asy-
lum in Ohio prescribed a large dose of cas-
tor oil for one of the inmates, man of
great strength and wild, unmapageable
temper. The attendant who had been
comm issioned to administer the nauseous
dose foresaw that he was likely to find the
task more or less difficult, and therefore
took with him several assistants.
On reaching the lunatic's cell the attend
ant put on a matter of fact air and, cup in
hand, stepped inside the door. The mad
man OWNED his purpose instantly, and
rushed furiously upon him. The assist
ants were too quick for him, however and
after q severe struggle threw him down
and attempted to pinion his arms.
The man fought like tiger, but found
himself ovcrmatched. Suddenly he be-
came perfectly quiet, and putting his hand
to his mouth said in whisper to the chief
attendant, Call it oysters"
The attendant was man of great nat
ural shrewdness-as dealers with the in
sane need to be-and at once understood
the lunatic's meaning. Directing the won
dering assistants to release the patient he
took the cup from the shelf on which it
had been set, approached the crazy man,
made him low bow, and said in tone of
ceremo NOUS politeness: Good morning,
Mr.. Smith; will you try this dish of very
fine oysters'"
The lunatic smiled pleasantly, returned
the bow with one still lower, and answered:
Thank you very much; you are very
kind"
So saying, he took the cup and drained
| it with every appearance of the deepest
satisfaction.
"Ah,' said he, as he finished the dose
| and snlacked his lips, ''those are indeed
| fine-the finest oysters have ever tasted"
He had saved his self respect, and had
| taught his keepers an excellent lesson in
| their own line.-Youth's Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
How Cossacks Make Love.

A traveller writing about Russia thus de-
scribes an interesting tete-a-tete of two
Cossack lovers:
81 have witnessed scene of love making
among this people. The loving pair stood
about thirty feet from one another. She
amused herself by throwing stones at him
and he retaliated with clumps of dirt.
They enjoyed themselves seeing each the
others eapers at trying to dodge the mis-
siles, and exchanged remarks which would
be considered anything but proper in polite
society. At last she hit him with stone
on the shoulder SO hard that he staggered.
He uttered an oath and fired a big clump
of dirt ri ght in her breast SO that she near
ly lost her breath.
81 thought that she would break his
head for that. as he deserved. But she dld
not. She poured out a volley of abuse on
him. He answered in the same strain.
observed them for some time. They were
a couple engaged to be married, SO my
driver told me. Their faces, when they
uuarreled, burned with wrath. Their eyes
flashed hate"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
How Indians Sell Horns.

AT various stations along the Canadian
Paci ic road In Assinibois. and Alberta
grou ps of Indians, chiefly women and chill
dren, are found on the platforms. Some
times they are rather picturesque for the
many colored rags which cover them. But
as rule, they are dirty, squalid, sickly
looking lot, and are anything but attract.
i've. A few men are among them. and thew
are all engaged in the not very lucrative
occu patton of selling buffalo horns to the
tourists. On the plains they pick up the
horns OF the noble departed bison. Then
they set to work improving" the horns in
such a way as to destroy all their value to
an Intelligent person; for what is the use
OF having buffalo horns as relics of that
departed animal unless they are something
like the horns the buffaloes used to wear.
First the Indians scrape the horns with
knife until the surface is comparatively
smooth. Then they file them for a long
time, until they are smoother yet. Finally
they take stone and begin to polish. and
keep up the process until the horns are as
smooth as glass and as black and shiny as
well polished boot. Some travellers think
the product is very pretty, and so the In
dams have an occasional customer Some
times they make a sort of hat rack of sew
eral ct the horns.
pair of fine horns brings from IS cents
to 81 so, and other specimens containing
several horns are valued at 81 to a. OF
course the Indians ask good deal more
than ohey will take. During the bargain
ing Usually not word is said on either
side. The Indians pretend ignorance of
English. When asked the price they hold
up one or more fingers The tourist is
sure, il the price is q, to offer only 81.
IL. L q
~, after the tourist has shaken a solitary
finger in her face for few minutes, he de-
cides 20 do little better. So he shakes
one finger at her and then crosses the fin
ger with finger of the other hand, which
means that he will give $3.50 After a
good deal of gesticulation on both sides a
bargain is struck.-Boston Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
SPECIAL TAXATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested,
that the city council Of the city of Rock Island
having ordered, by ordinance pas sed September
9th. 1891, that Twentieth Ltreet from the south
line of Nj 18th avenue 70 the north line OF Eigh-
tee ayenue, all being in the corporate Limits
of the said city of Rock Island, Illinois. be era
ded. excavated. i'm roved and pa ed with ttone
a. d maoadam, ard that
Said or finance for said Improvement is on f,e
In the office of the city clerk OF said city, and said
city has applied TO the county court OF Rock ISL
ana county, Illinois. for an assessment and levy
of the costs Of said improvement upon and from
the lots and parts OF lots and tracts OF land con-
ticuous to the line of laid improvement in said
ordinance ordered to be constructed, in proper
ton to the fronta of such lots parts OF lots and
facts of land upon the Improvement so ordered
TO b, constructed as aforesaid; and an sn essment
thereof hsving been made and returned 10 said
court the final hearing thereon will be had at the
November term of SAID court, commencing on the
9th day of November, A. d. 1891.
All persons desiring may then and t-ere appear
and make their defense:
dated at Rock Island, Illlrois, this 9th day of
October, A. d. 1891. -
J. r. JOHNSTON,
J. H. CLELsND,
j. E. REIDY,
Commissioners.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
How She Got Her Money.

Miss Kate Sanborn has passion for buy
inc things at auction. She says:
Gone d,v / heard some remarks on my
seIf after I had bid on a rag carpet and
offered nore than any other woman knew
1t was worth.
".She's got million, hear whispered
one. -,
"'Wan 5er know! Merriedr
"'No, Just an old maid
",.Jnds, Priesti How'd she git itF
"sWrit n. / s'pose. She writes stories
and SIGH for city papers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
VIE corner Fifteenth street and Third Ave,
CAPITAL $lOO,OOO.OO.
'''''u' Inc Moline Savings Bank. Organized. 1856
irtR CENT. INTEREST PAID on DEPOSITS.
A DsINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

TIE Hn5a ate OF Jennie Gibbs, Deceased.
sn,riy 81 ghed having been appointed admin
ae Of III the estate Of Jennie Gibbs,
rIlipoissI a.. county of Rock Island. state
VII sDpes deceased, hereby gives notice that she
tour ru county at the Office Of the clerk of said
beitern W., oN city Of Rock Island, at the Decem-
(which i'm in me first Monday in December next,
aid e,tai asle al persons having claims against
to'he pune. e notified and requested to attend,
Persons inSeS,o vi having the same adjusted. All
Dated M iH ste payment to the undersigned.
AMI tn day OF October, A. D., 1891.
- h M. WORKMAN, Administrative,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

Allow me to add my tribute to the
efficacy Of Eiy's Cream Balm. Twas
suffering from q severe attack of infla-
enza and catsrrh and was induced to try
your remedy. The result was marvellous
l could hardly articulate, and in less than
~ hours the catarrhal symptoms and my
hoarseness disappeared and was eble to
sing heavy role in grand opera with
voice nnimpsired. Is,rongly recommend
1t to all singers William a. Hamilton,
leading bass of the G. D. Hess Grand
Opera company,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

Il. Z. Parmenter, attorney ~ law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
nun. Office, postofice block. Rock ISL
and, Ills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

Peach ice cream made from fresh ripe
peaches at Krell & Maths.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
Mt. Chestnut Items.

Ira Dunn, who has been working in
Pittsburg is home for few weeks.
VIM. Moore has purchased forty acres OF
Isaiah Browns farm. VIM. will probably
try farming again.
B. f. Shannon has gone TO Gallery to
clerk for his brother John f., for short
time.
j. j. Stephenson aud wife spent several
days last week visiting friends in Mercer
and Crawford counties.
Jos. Gibson and Vim. Welshonse Of But
Ter spent last sabbath in town. They were
the guests Of Edward and Nora 0esterling.
On account Of illness Mrs. Coovert Of
McKeesport has been with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. g. Barnhart for some time.
The painting Of the U. p. Church makes
the bui lding present handsome appear
ance from the outside as well as the inter
Tor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
A New Lien Law

The new lien law just signed by Governor
Pattison provides as follows:
THAT no contract which shall hereafter
be made for the erection of the whole or OF
any part, Of new building, with the own
or Of the lot on which the same shall be
erected, shall operate to interfere with or
TO defeat the right Of sub-contracter who
shall do work or shall furnish materials
under agreement with the original contrac-
tor in aid Of such erection, to file mechanics
lien OF the amount which shall be due for
the value of such work or materials furnish
ed, unless such sub-contracter shall have
consented in writing to be bound by the pro-
visions Of such contract with the owner in
regard 10 the fling Of liens. Without such
written consent OF the sub-contracter all
contracts between the original contractor
and the vner which shall expressly or i'm
pliedly stipulate that no such lien shall be
filed shall be invalid as against the right Of
such sub contractor TO file the same.
"All persons contracting with the owner
of ground for the erection and construction
Of the whole, or Of any part, of new
building thereon shall be deemed the agent
Of such owner In ordering work and ma
terials In and about such erection or con-
struction, and any sub-contractor doing
such work or furnishing such materials
shall be entitled to file o mechanics lien
for the value thereof notwithstanding any
stipulations to the contrary In the contract
between the owner and the contractor, un.
less such stipulatins shall have been con-
sented to In writing by such sub-contract-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
RAILROAD TINE TABLES
WEST PENN L. u.

Trsins leave Butler for Allegheny at 6:l0,
$40 and II 1900 a. M, ana 2:f5 and 500 p. M,
arriving there at $40 and 1890 q. M, and
l:2i, 4:ll and G:l7 ?. m.
The 6.I0 a. III. connects at the Junction
with the mail east and at the intersection
with Day Express on the main line going
east.
The 2:45 p. N. train connects at junction
with express east and at Intersection with
Philadelphia Express.
Trains arrive at Butler from Allegheny at
s.35 and 1885 a. m. and 1880, 500 and 7:j0
y. 10. Coming westward on tue main line
the Pacific Express is the only train which
connects at the Intersection and Junction for
Butler, passengers arriving here ut l:3O pm.
p. & W. r.. y.
Schedule Of May 10, 1891, changed TO
Butler time.
Trains for Allegheny, leave Butler at 6:2O,
S:25, and 1920, a. m. and 2:i0, and $3.50 p. m.
The train connecting with the Chicago
express, st Gallery, leaves Butler at 2:l0 p.
M. The S:25 a. III. train also connects for the
West and 6:3o D. N. for Zelienople.
Trains going North leave Butler as follows:
1905 a. m. 10 Kane; 800 p. m. 10 Clarion;
and s;35 p. m. to Foxhurg.
Trains arrive at Butler from the South and
West at 1856, aud l1:55 a. m. and 4:i5, 7:45,
$50 pm. From the North at s:l0 and l0:O5
a. M. ana 900 y, Ut.
rIrTsBuRe, sHESANGo L LAKE ERIE Il. II
BUTLER Trains leave the T.. u w.
depot for Greenville and Erie at 5.25 and
1920 a. m and for Greenville at 4:55 p. IN.
The local freight leaves the +. w. Junction
at Z 90 p M. and runs through to Wallace
Junction, near Erie.
Trains arrive from Greenville at 1905 a.
IN. and from Erie at 2.30 and $40 p. m.
Trains leaye billiards at 6:25 and ll:i5 q.
m. r. j.. tiTne) and arrive at 9.O5 n. m. aud
5.15. p. NJ.
All through trains connect at Meadville
Junction with Meadville aud Linesville
Branch, also at w. n. Y & =. Junction with
trains on that road.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
Prospect News.

Notwithstanding the strikes, frosts and
general upheayals in the social, political,
and religious world. our town still improves.
! Jas. McGo~tl. Ghas. Newman, L. N.
Roth. Mrs Marshall, Mrs. Shanor, Jas.
Ralston, Hen Henshaw, and others have
made useful and handsome improvements
to their properties.
Miss Maize Lieghner, of Butler, visited
her old playmates here last week.
Miss Maggie McLure, of Zelienople, is
visiting her mother at present.
S. 5. Forester is much amused over the
manner in which his store was robbed.
When spooks get to prowling about at
night, some ludierous things will happen.
Well, Lale, set up the ice-cream just
once.
Wash Albert and FANNY, of Millerstown,
visited friends here last week.
Mr.. Albert is contractor, and thinks
of pitching his tent in the Muddycreek oil
field
Ii. W. Henshaw has patent machine for
working potatoes. 1t is an automatic,
double -jointed reversible machine that
ought to be seen working to be beappreciated.
c. P. Krantz, Wm. Alvey. Sadie Outer
and Lulu Clark compose the class of gradu-
ates this term. The Academy closes with
two days commencement. Rev. Morris
will preach the baecalaureate sermon next
Sunday evening.
We are not given to exaggeration, but
are informed by one who has travelled and
is Judge, that our town and vicinity have
more handsome, good looking young ladies
and gentlemen than any other town of
same size in western Pennsylvania.
Mr.. c. T. Hall, of Washington, made our
vile visit few days ago. Charlie work
ed for the creamery here year or so ago.
Decoration Day was very patriotieally
and appropriately observed. Rev. Ray
was the orator. The ranks of the boys in
blue are growing thinner as each year
comes and their steps more faltering, yet
the story of their noble work and deeds
grows more interesting. The parade, com
manded by Capt. Sechler, was a fine dis
play.
James Robbery, of Beaver Falls, is the
guest of his brother John.
w. G. Weigle, who is working at Kittan-
ming, was home over Sunday.
Mr. McMullen, of Petersville, makes cur
town a friendly visit now and then.
90 Costly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

OsK Of the most ridiculous arrangements
ever entered into was continuing the term
of the Chairman Of the State Committee TO
the first Of January. However obnoxious
alchairman may be to the State candidates
under the present arrangement they are
compelled to submit TO his management
even if his utter unftness Is apparent to
every one. Tho next State Contention
should put IN end to that kind ofnonssnse.
Indiana Pa. Mes cn1er.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

A NEW YORK girl named Garner, q
daughter Of the millionaire cotton manu-
factuer who was drowned in his yacht
some years ago, has married the English
Lord Gordon-Cummings, who was dis
graced by the late bsccarat trial The
trial has developed strong feeling against
gambling throughout England, and the
Princeof ales' was jecred and hooted ut the
Ascot races. The Prince is being freely crit.
cized by the press Of the country, and the
affair may yet end his hopes of succeed
ing his mother on the throne.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
Estate of Jacob Brown, decd

LATE or CLAY TWP, BUTLER Co., PA.
Letters testamentary on the above-named
estate having been granted TO the undersign-
ed, all persons knowing themselves indebted
10 said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenti-
Gated for settlement 10
TIfIIE G. BROWN, Executrix,
q. w. Fleeger, McCandless p. o.,
atty. Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

ADvIcEs from Africa tate that the
natives OF Matonga, who are cannibals,
captured. killed, roasted and ate, the
members of the French exploring expe-
dition, which started from Loango, about
ayear ago.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

EVERY Church, says Harper's Weekiy,
may prescribe its own creed and observ-
ances. But when its most pious and
scholarly members challenge certain inter
pretations of belief and forms, the challenge
ia not susceptible of summary settlement.
From the nature Of the human there il con-
stant progress in the Interpretation OF
spiritual truth, and one Of the most in.
teresting distinctions of this century is the
great change in the spirit Of Biblical crit.
cism; in dealing with the subjects of that
criticism hard and fast definitions are diff
Christianity of the eighteenth century has
given place to the more spiritual faith Of
the nineteenth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
"Reminiscences Notice.

In re. estate of j. 7. Ralston, decd late Of
Butler. Pa.
Whereas Letters Of administration have been
granted TO me. the undersigned. in the said
Estate. notice Is hereby given 10 all parties In
debied 20 the estate OF said decedent 20 call and
settle, and all parties having claims against
the same viii present them duly authenticated
Tor payment
Mrs. t. Il RALsroN. Adm'x,
MAY 1891 Butler Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
West Sunbury Items.

Brides and grooms are all the style in
Sunbury. The contagion of matrimony
has struck this locality in its most malig
nant form. We are afraid ere IL IL all ovci
there will not be left u single man OF
woman within radius OF several miles.
The new gas company has its pipe haul
ed up to town and through the principal
streets. In a few days they will be abl,
to supply the people with convenient
and cheap fuel.
The prospects for the Normal Term are
good and a large attendance il expected
Commencement exercises thus far have
been very largely attended. The large
audience-room was crowded Sunday night,
TO hear Rev. McConkey preach the bacca
laureate sermon.
Monday evening was Class Night per.
formance. At an early hour the hall was
crowded. and dozens were turned away
there being no room to admit them. The
class gave their entertainment a classical
feature that was quite novel and attractive.
The whole program was good. The class
history was Of special interest, as It revived
many amusing escapades that were passing
into happy forgetfulncss. A happy and
profitable week IL anticipated. J.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

AND now IL has been discovered that
Bardsley got away with half a million OF
the school fund Of Philadelphia. Some.
body will steal that whole town, If it isn't
careful.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
Estate of d. III. McQulstion,
decd, late of Butler, Pa.

Letters Of administration on the above named
estate having been granted 10 the Undersigned
All persons knowing themselves 10 be Indebted
10 same VIII please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said estate VIII
present them duls authenticated for settlement
JAS. Is. MCJUEKiS, Adin'r
Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

Born in Germany and Italy wheat promi-
ses to be below the average. Prospects
have been received from various European
countries and are generally unfayorsblc.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19

A CHINESE diplomat, who used his post
of honor to swindIe creditors while abroad,
is to be executed when he gets home. The
Chinese make the punishment fit the
crime.