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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Ex-Secretary Foster Fails.

Ex Secretary Of the Treasury Charles
Foster made an assignment Thursday Of
his large and diversified business interests
for the benefit of his creditors. This ac-
tion is shock that more than two score
Of business enterprises, in which Mr.. Fos-
ter IL interested, outside the concerns az
signed, will severely feel Mr.. Foster
places the liabilities at 5000, 200, and
scarcely expects that the sale OF his hold
ings will realize sufficient to pay dollar for
dollar.
The assignee is J. B. Gormlev, banker
Of Bucyrus and close friend of Mr.. Fos-
ter. The assignment was made before
daybreak that morning. when Attorney A.
W. Scott, Of Toledo, filed the deed Of as-
signment in the Probate Court at Tifin.
Shortly after the deed was Ged the bank
Of Foster d Co. was closed on an attach
ment for 90. 200 in favor Of the Isaac Hart
or Milling Co, and at the same time the
Wholesale grocery house of Davis 81 Foster
was closed by an attachment for 81 200 in
favor Of o. T Brown.
The presence Of the sheriff was the first
inkling many people had that there was
something wrong, and IL soon leaked out
that an assignment had been made. The
news spread rapidly, and soon the streets
were filled with people eager to learn the
extent Of the calamity that had befallen
the city. The assignment Of Secretary
Foster was the signal for the assignment
OF a number of concerns in which he was
interested. The brass and iron works was
one Of the concerns TO assign. Besides
Mr.. Foster, Mr.. Portz was ono Of the con
cern. The liabilities and assets of this
company are included with the personal
statement Of the Secretary, as well AZ
those Of tho three window glass concerns
that have been backed by Mr.. Foster.
A half dozen prominent industries Will
70 10 the wall and hundreds Of people bo
thrown ont Of employment. The loss 70
business men, who were depoBitorB in Fos-
ter d Co.'s bank. IL one Of the deplorable
features Of the crash, but ii IL confidently
believed that none of them will suffer Ia
an extent that will cause them to assign
A run was made on the MecbanicS' Say
ings Bank this morning, as soon as iti
doors were opened, bat with $4,000 In
currency piled upon the cashiers desk, the
demands OF all frightened depositors were
promptly met and none turned away The
! loss to Fostoria IL great one, and on'
that will require considerable time TO re
cover from, but great as IL Ia, the regret
on this account In no way lessons the re
grct and sympathy expressed for the Sec
Tetary. II Is generally conceded that hi
unstintcd generosity and phenomenal pub
lie spirit have been the indirect causes o
his financial downfall, as he was eve
ready TO lend helping hand to the poo
and worthy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

THE Governor has signed the Free
School Book bill and it is now the law OF
the State, whether wise law or not, time
will determine. II is commended on all
sides as one Of the best measures ever pass-
cd by the legislature, but we confess to be-
ing sceptical. Under the old law the
School Boards had power to provide books
for those who were unable TO buy for
themselves, and that was all that was
needed. The following is the text of the
new law:
School directors or controllers shall
purchase text books and other necessary
school supplies for use in public schools OF
their respective school districts as such
new text books and supplies are required,
in addition TO those at present in use In
the hands Of pupils or owned by the school
districts out OF the school funds of the dis
tricts, and when 80 procured the neces.
sary books and school supplies shall be
furnished free Of cost for use in the schools
Of said district subject to the order of the
directors or controllers thereof, whose
duty II shall be 10 provide for the return
Of, and for the safe keeping and care 0i
books, which shall be returned at the close
Of the annual school term in each year or
as the board may direct.
IL viii be seen that not only are the
parents relieved Of the cost, but the care
OF the books as well. Those who have lad
experience in such matters will understand
In what condition the books will be at the
beginning of the next session, and how
much pride the children will take in keep
ing free from spot or stain, book that !,
common property. While apparently
saving to the parents, II will in the cnd
cost moro for what We do not pay direct
ly for books will have TO be paid in in
creased taxet on 1t IL good law for the
book seller, fyr he will not only sell
great many more books, bat dealing di
rectly with the board, will always be SUR
Of his money.-E1.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

THE Judiciary Committee Of the Michi'
gan House Of Representatives surprised
everybody last week by reporting in favor
Of return to hanging in that State. The
reason given is the large increase in the
number Of murders during recent years,
AMI il is believed that that the death pen
atty will act a5 deterrent The bill pro
vidcs, however that only persons convict
cd on direct evidence shall DO executed
while those convicted on circumstantiaI
evidence shall be imprisoned for life al
hard labor. This would save DR.. Buchan-
an, and DR.. Graves, the poisoners.
During the last two years one hundred
and sixty. two homieidos were committed
in Michigan, and only thirty-two conyic-
tions in the first degree were had.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Sandy Hill and Vicinity.

VIM. Whiteside went to Beaver Falls
last Saturday to visit friends.
S. P. Johnston was the guest of Harry
Flick last Sunday.
Paul Smith and Bert Criner made fly
ing trip to Jefferson Centre, last week.
Mr.. S. G. Trimble and S. Lsypoint were
the guests Of w. p. Criner, last Thursday
evening.
Misses Mary and Olive Bowman received
fine new organ as q reward Of merit from
their parents.
NJ V. Moore took a flying trip to Butler
one day last week.
Geo Fair, Sr., was doing some carpenter
work for Henry Flick last week.
Mrs. Lille Gillespie is decorating her
home with a new coat Of paint. She is do
ing the work herself and is making good
job.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Kennedy were visit
ing friends in the vicinity Of Butler last
week.
Joseph Flick made flying trip to Glade
Mills, one day last week.
James Whiteside was visiting friends at
Parnassus last week. BRAGG AND YELLOW
HAMER
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Middlesex Items.

The potato bugs are quite numerous in
this vicinity
Owing to the inclemeney of the weather
the farmers are late getting their corn
planted.
The roads are being worked this week in
this community under the supervision OF
Nj. Michael Stepp and Mr.. Henry Leiev-
re.
Mrs. Ed Knoch who was hurt by cross
COW is convaiescing.
The hay crop in this part Of the county
will not be exceedingly large this year.
Mr.. j. b. Flick was the guest OF Mr..
James Lefevre last Saturday.
Mr.. Levi Lefevre, man Of 73 summer
has plowed and sowed over thirty acres of
spring crop all himself
Mr.. John Huey ia doing an extensive
business in the farming line.
Albert Hay, the popular merchant of
Clinton twp, was canvassng this territory
last week
There was general turn out at the Re-
publican primary election last Saturday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

PROBABLY the most important pension
decision ever sent from the Office Of the
Secretary Of the Interior to the Commis-
sioner Of Pensions was filed Saturday. 1t
IL believed by those high in authority In
the Pension Bureau that IL will reduce the
payment Of pensions under the act of J June
27, 1898, betv cen $l5, 900, 900 and 500, ,000,- =
900. It involves the repeal of an order
pasred by General Raum and approved by
Assistant Secretary Bussey, and n return
10 the language Of the statute requiring
the disability, not Of service origin, to be
such a. to prevent the applicant from earn
ing a support w manual labor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly.

DR.. Briggs met defeat Friday when the
Presbyterian General Assembly determln-
ed by vote of 400 to 145 to entertain the
appeal made against his acquittal by the
New York Presbytery on the charge OF
heresy The morning session from $50 to
II o'clock and the afternoon session from
2:30 to 4 o'clock was consumed IN III MN
ute speeches. for and against the enter
tainment of the appeal and the question OF
referring the perplexing matter back to the
Synod of New FORK.
During the debate the Rev j, W. Balm,
of Altoona, Pa, in giving his reasons for
sustaining the appeal, said that the church
was in dangerous condition because OF
the contentious now disturbing it.
The venerable DIR. Dufheld, of Prince
ton College, said be had great personal
appreciation of the scholarship and Chris
tiau character Of DR.. Briggs. "lf his log
ical faculties are equal to his scholarship,
/ do not know his equal in the intellectual
world of America at least" said he.
AS soon as the gavel fell on DR.. Dutfield,
the most sensational scene OF the day and
the Assembly SO far, ensued. In the
course of the venerable doctors remarks,
his statement of Prof. Briggs's teachings
were questioned by several commissioners,
and the Professor himself gave utterance
to an expression which could not be under
stood. But, as Mr.. Dufield stepped down,
he came almost into direct contact with
Prof. Briggs, who, with flashing eyes, had
sprung to his feet, demanding to be heard.
A storm of dissent and cries of "order"
aorse, and Moderator Craig denied Prof.
Briggs the right to be heard. He said:
"You are not member Of this house"
Prof Briggs-Then l appeal to the
house ferries .of "order;" "you have no
right here.o1 / appeal to the house If |
have not the right TO make an explana-
tion.
There was great confusion, amid which
Prof. Briggs mounted the platform. He
folded his arms aud faced the audience.
~ must appeal to the house." he said, at
which there was renewed disorder both on
the floor and in the galleries.
Tie moderator appealed to DR.. Briggs to
take his seat, saying: CDR. Briggs, you
have been so kind to me all along, / hope
you will yield. / will protect you in this
matter throughout"
"Have no right to appeal to the houseP
asked Prof Briggs.
"Not now" responded the moderator
Thereupon the professor took his seat,
the storm subsided and the debate pro-
ceeded.
The vote was then taken midst an al
moat painful silence and while it was be-
ing called Moderator Craig yielded the
chair to ex-Moderator VIM. G. Roberts,
ID. d., and himself voted "aye."
When the result of the vote was an
nounced the Assembly adjourned until 8
o'clock.
In the voting the Pennsylyania Synod
cast n ayes, uoes, and Ohio 36 ayes, 10
noes; New York Presbytery refused to
vote.
That evening meeting 6was held that
discussed church erection and temperance
At Wednesday nights session, DIR Briggs
was found guilty by vote Of 3S3 to l1o.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Pctrolia Items.

The festival in the Masonic IIoll by the
ladies' OF the W. 9. r. u. was grand sue
cess, good behavior and good returns Gnan-
cially.
Mrs. Mary A. Davitt, OF Pittsburgh is
visiting her many friends and relatives in
this place. She is sister Of Levi Camp
bell Of Parker twp, Butler county.
Major Pert has bought the Wakefield
property on Rail Road street and is fixing
it up in grand style. II will add greatly
to the beauty Of our town.
The Rev. John Price made the oration
at the Bearoreek Cemetery on Decoration
Day. lie is one Of the old soldiers Of the
late war He il now living at Renfrew.
this county.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Fairview Items.

Mrs. Adair, Rev. Sherard's mother in
law, is very poorly, two doctors attended
her yesterday.
Mr.. Robt. McKamy is again made TO re-
joice. | believe IL is II girl.
the boys all day Tuesday visiting.
Mrs. Henry Keefer, Of Butler was visit
ing her folks here last week.
Mrs. Jerome Irvine is left very !destituto
here, with three Of her family. She Ia no
weak sho cannot help herself She should
receive the immediate help Of her frionds.
w. +. Jamison is away helping Peter
Bowlinger at rig building down in the low
er oil regions II will 90 tough with Press
for awhile. DENT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

Ex-GovERxoR CURTIN has one ambition
Of his life yet unsatisfed, which he pro-
poses to have fulfilled, If possible-a re-
union Of the Pennsylvania Reserve at bis
home in Bellefonte. He is now working
to bring about the meeting. Ifhe Ia sue
cessfnl, and he probably will be, 1t will
doubtlcssly be the grandest affair Of the
kind that ever took place in this State.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES.

Near Connelyilc, last Monday, John
Hoy cut the throats Of his wife and chill
dren and then his own; and near CanonB-
burg the three youngest children of Sam
uel SkiloB were burned up in bed.
Mrs. Jane Baumgartner died at her
home in West Bridgewater, Beaver coun-
ty, Saturday, aged l07 years. She was re-
markably active up TO within n few months
nc her dpath
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

phatic rebuke to the free-trade party
whose accession to power has already cast
a gloom.over the industries OF the country
Respectfully submitted,
II. II. GoUCHER.
Chairman Com. on Resolutions
The convention then adjourned until 4
D. m, at which time it was re-assemDleo,
and as by that time it was known VINO
were nominated and who were not, several
of the defeated candidates were called up
ON to make their little funeral orations.
At7p. m. the convention re-conyened
and the secretaries reported the totals as
follows:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Political Notes

The Republicans Of Mercer Co. held their
FIRST primary by tho popular vote system
last Saturday. A heavy vote was polled,
and the nominations Of the party are
Thompson for Sheriff. Webster for Pr0thon-
otary Downs for Clerk Of Courts, Gibson
for Recorder, Graham for Treasurer,
Whielden for District Attorney, Meyers
and Gilkey for County Commissioners.
Mowry for Poor Director, and Bell and
Williamson for Auditors.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

OUR legislators at Harrisburg were in
session nearly all night, Wednesday night,
and will probably finish their work and
adjourn tonight. The Senate and House
disagreed on many Of the bills. particular
ly appropriation bills.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

Mr.. J. s. WICK, our nominee for Regis
ter and Recorder, had but eight votes more
than Mr.. Adams, one Of his competitors
for that nomination; and up in Mercer Co.,
one of the successful candidates for County
Commissioner had but one vote more than
his closest competitor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
West Liberty Items.

The heavy windstorm OF last week upset
the horse sheds at the u. P. Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodds and daughter, OF
Prospect, were in town on Sabbath.
Which ia the most direct road from West
Liberty to Mt. Union Church
George and Perry please arise and ans
wer.
The nominations passed over quietly and
pleasantly. The friends of Dodds were
numerous, and Silas would not give one
'franc" for both the other candidates.
G. W. Moore, ]. c. Kelly and Len Nc
QUESTION visited Butler on Monday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

For the past two months some thirty Oh
o,r Pennblican fellow citizens have been
going over the county, rain or shine, nunt
~ Republicans who would consider tneir
case along with the rest;' making tnem,
saIvas as agreeable as circumstapces ana
tha;y nhvsical endurance would permit OF;
and incidently admiring the scenery ana
listening to the birds sing.
Then came the primary day when the
votes was polled and convention day Wneh
Il was counted; and few went away Joy
fol. while the great majority went NUM-
with heavy hearts, but hoping Tor better
Iuck next time.
ANDREW G. CAMPBELL.
OF Oakland twp, who.is our party nomi-
nee for Sheriff. :, 1910
waa raised a farmer; was interested IN the
ataam and water Touring mill near Greece
C;tv which was burned IN looo anu tne ue-
strnction of which, without insurance, u
nancisIly involved him. Since tnat TIME
he has been engaged in merchandizlns S1t M.
CHESTNUT and Brownsville, and at present
at Boydstown, in Oakland twp.
J. SHRYocK WICK.
M Rutler. our nominee for Register ana
Pacorder. was born In what is now Concord
twn.. in 1874, was raised on farm anu
was farmer until he came to Butlei sone
eight wears ago. He was for several year,
the proprietor Of the Wick House mere anu
made an unusually affable ana acconinoua-
ting host
SAMUEL II. SEATos.
, =, Marian twp.. in lS47, was
ra;sad on a farm and has been farmer IN
Marion twp. all his life. His standing as q
man and neighbor is attested BY the fact
that he secured every vote polled IN hiS
own township.
JoHs T. MARTIN,
OF Buffalo twp, our nominee ior Ooun3
Treasurer, was born in Butler twp. IN io1o'
was raised on farm and has been iarm-
er all his life.
JOSEPH CRIswELL,
OF Butler twp, who has been lenoni
mated for Clerk Of Courts, ia already 30
we'll known to the citizens of the county
as To need no introduction at our hands.
SAMUEL W. McCoLLoUGH,
OF Fsiryiew twp, one Of our nominees
for County Commissioner, is one Si sne
substautial farmers and citizens Oh lnat
township. and he is the father OF an unusu-
al large family.
RICHARD KELLY,
OF yenanQo twp, the other nominee ior
County Commissioner, was born and ias
cd In Washington twp, began teacnins
school when boy, and has Iaugns
winter and farmed in summer ever siiice'
JOHN n. ALLISON.
OF Centre twp, one Of our nominees ior
County Auditor, Is one Of the best known
SaxzaAs. of ecntrc and is clear
headed and shrewd man.
ROBERT II. YoUEG.
OfClay twp, our other nominee for 1
County Auditor 10 also farmer, and his
capacfty il proved by the fact that be
served term as County Superintendent OF
Public Schools.
GEORGE M. GRAHAM.
OF ConnoquenessiDg twp, our nominee
for Coroner IL farmer, and school teacher. |
All our nominees are, TO the best Of our
knowledge. men Of good moral character
and Of the highest standing in their several
communities.
All are capable Of filing the Offices to
which they aspire, and we hope that the
party blossoms they have captured this
Spring will, by November next, develop in
TO the ripe fruit that follows success at
public election.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

THE remarkable fall in tho price Of sil-
yer is working financial trouble all over
the world. A London dispatch says that
half o million English shillings Of full
weight, made in Germany, are now in
circulation in the north of England, The
coins are the products Of private mints,
which are netting the proprietors at least
25 per cent. profit, although the pieces are
iutrinsically just as valuable as those
minted by the Government OF Great
Britain.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

TIE remairs Of ex-President Dayis Of
the southern Confcdersey were removed
from New Orleans TO Richmond lagt week
and the funeral train received an ovation
at every station.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

IT ia a common error TO believe that
corporations can get anything they want
from the Legislature. The reverse IS
nearer the truth. Any measure, no mat
ter how thoroughly demagogc and unjust,
aimed at large corporation, can get
plenty Of votes, because the average mem
ber is afraid to go on record for corpor-
alton for fear his people will think he had
been corruptly Influenced. Ordinarily all
that is necessary to kill good bill IS to
send rumor buzzing through the House
that "the Pennsylvania Railroad or Stand
ard Oil Company wants this law" But TO
say that the farmers or laboring people
want measure is to give it strength, and
many pernicous measure has passed on
that plea. a.-Panrsutawney Spirit.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
EGGS FOR HATcHING.

Rose Comb White Leghorn hens from the
yard OF ~. w, Boyle. score -. tockercl from
irnco Scheid score %. single Como Brown
Lcghorn hens. Eureka Strain. headed by Cock
erel irom Jas. StcrllngB strand. score -.
Price ti.25 for - eggs.
II. a. KIS0N, saxonturg,
Kutler Co., ia
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Widows, Appraisme

The following widows appralHmenis OF
personal property ana real estate set apart for
ihe benefit OF tho widows Of decedcnts have
Deen nlcd In the ONCE OF the Clerk of Courts OF
uutior county, VIZ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

Grind Your Own Corn Meal Oyster
Shells and Corn in the IS Hand Mill.
(F Wilson's Pat.) Circulars free.
"Also Power and Farm Mills. Send for
illustrated circulars and testimonials"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

All persons Interested In the above appralse-
mcntA viii take notice that they VIII bc pre-
sented Tor confirmation Ia the Orpnna Court OF
Butler county. Pa. on the Tth day OF June.
1898, and " no exception be nled they WIN be
confirmed absolutely.
JosErn CnIswELL. Clerk q. G.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
The County Convention.

The return Judges who will constitute
our County Committee for this year, and
whose first meeting is called the county
convention, met in Huselton Hall, Monday
afternoon, and was called to order by
Chairman Leighner.
Reuben Shanor moved that Chairman
Leighner be continued as temporary Chair
man. and that was agreed TO unanimously,
as was also the selection Of j. W. Hutchin-
son, ESQ.,, and DR.. v. F. Thomas, sSecre-
taries.
The list of districts was called over, and
the return Judges gave in their names ex-
cepting in the case Of Sunbury borough,
where w. G.. Russell and Howard Pryor
ran tie vote, and the returns were hand
ed By the election board to Amos Timblins
the return Judge for last year.
Mr.. Timblin stated the case, and was
continued as a member Of the county com
mittee, until such time as Sunbury bor-
ough elects his successor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
FOB SHERIFF.
ANDREW e.. CAMPBELL,
. OF Oakland twp.
FOB REGISTER AND RECORDER.
J. S. WICK,
OF BUTLER.
FOR PROTHOyOTARY.
SAMUEL n. SEATos,
Of Marion twp.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
JOIN T. MARTIN,
OfBufalc twp.
FOR CLERK OF COURTS.
JOSEPH CRrswRLL,
OF Butler twp.
FOE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
SAMUEL W. McCoLLoUGH,
OF Fairview twp.
OF venango twp.
FOR COUNTY AUDITORS.
JOHN n. ALLISON,
OF Centre twp.
ROBERT Fl. YOUNG,
Of Clay twp.
FOB CORONER.
George N. GRAHAM,
oA OF Connoquenessing twp
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
Examinations for Princeton University.

Entrance and Preliminary for Freshman also
Scientific Schools. and In School OF Electric
Engineering. under the auspices of the Alumni
Association of Western PennEYlvnnin, VIII be
held at The ROOMS OF THE CENTRAL l.
BOARD or EDUCATION. McCllnlock Build
ing blG Market Street, Pttsburg. Pa.
JUNE 18TH aud 10th. 1895
commencing nt II o'clock A. NJ.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18th,
conducted By n member OF the princeton
Faculty.
The Alumni Association offercs a prize Of
f25 90 In cash 20 tho man passing the best en-
trance examination for either the Academic or
Scientific School. ana actually entering there
after. For further information. address
GEO. X. WALLACE. Becy.
10 Fourth Avenue, Pittshurg. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-06-02
SHERIFF,S SALE

III VIRTUE OF CERTAIN wRTTS OF VEN
u ditloni Exponas and Fien Facias. issued
out of the Court OF Common Pleas OF Butler
County. pennsylvania, and to me directed.
there will be exposed TO public sale, at the
Court House, in the Borough OF Butler on