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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Buttercup Items.

Il. S. Henry has lot the contract for the
building OF his house to George Slagel. He
il going to build IA barn also. Robert Nc
Gowan has the contract for the barn.
Mr.. VIM. Stevenson, of Newark, N. J. il
visiting friends at this place and Mt
Chestnut.
Miss Dickey of Cherry twp, ia visiting
at l.. z. Dufford's.
Henry Hoffman Of this place, formerly o.
Butler, is attending Campmeeting at EN-
lenton.
The st. John Sabbath School will pic
mic in the EterharS grove, Saturday Sept
18th.
A child Of Abram Flours died on Friday
and the funeral took place on Saturday
There being no minister of his faith in this
place. Elias Shakley read the service.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
DEATHS

0NSLoW-Ati his home in Harrisburg,
Sept. 6, 1894, James onslow. aged 81
years.
Mr.. onslow learned the printing trade
in Butler, served in the 62d Regt. and has
lately been employed in the Department
of Internal Affairs at Harrisburg.
BLACK-At her home in Donegal twp.
Sept ,, 1894, Catharine, wife of Archi-
bald Black, in her nth year.
PARKER-At his home in Parker. Sept.
s, 1894, James P. Parker, aged "A years.
Mr.. Parker's death was a sudden one,
and was caused by heart failure. He was
a good and clever man. and was at one
time one of the wealthiest men in the cOun
ty, but the failure of the Parker Savings
Bank, some years ago. of which he was
President; ruined him financially.
Co0PER-Sept l. 1894, Hulda Jane, in
fant daughter of W. J. Cooper, of Mid
dlesex twp.
H0CKENBERE--At her home in Cherry
twp. September 6, 1894. Mrs. Miles
HOckenbery, aged about % years.
SHEM-At his home on Clay street, But
Ter, Sept. 5, '94. John Shem, in his 69th
wear.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Surveying and Locating.

Owing to other matters to which chief
engineer ]. D. Hagerty had to attend be-
fore devoting his entire attention to the
new line for the B. B. & B. r. r. Co.,
actige operations on the important work
now under full way at Brady's Bend was
not begun until Monday, when bright and
early the first little white stake to mark
the new route was driven into mother
earth just above the A. V. Ry's ronnd
house at this place to mark the proposed
bridge which at some time may be needed
to cross the river for tonnage at this
point.
This survey is beyond donbt the most
satisfactory of the many that have hereto
fore been made and thus far the company
are well pleased with the route Mr.. Hag-
erty has selected. No one can form an
idea Of the numerous crooks and turns in
the valley from the river up to Rocketts
store save by trip over the ground.
Sugar Creek flows down this valley and
crosses and recrosses the road at various
places making it subject for the very
finest engineering together with thorough
knowledge of the country to get road
through that will be free from sharp turns
and not require bridge at every few rods,
and at the sa ne time strike level that a
good sized train can be hauled TO the
summit or dividing ridge near Kepple's
Corners. The first mile of previous sur
vcys required ak bridges for Sugar Creek.
but the present one got through with three
and made their line 200 feet shorter to
the Same point. This survey is being
started TO get grade Of about 36 feet to
the mile, which, when it reaches the sum-
NIT, will require tunnel about 400 feet
long. The other surveys started with a
grade Of 80 feet, intending to make an 800
foot tunnel at about the same point. The
present plan will allow Of heavier load
to be hauled than could be otherwise and
is deemed the best, although this is a
question that is hard to deside On the
other side Of the summit TO Oneida will
be down grade to a considerable extent.
Instead of going around what is known
as "Hog Back" almost at the end of the
East Brady bridge cut through will be
made, shortening the distance and gaining
a straight run TO Best's residence. where
it follows along to the left of the creek,
skips along the edge Of the old cinder
dump and gradually gets TO the level just
back of the old engine house where it fol-
lows almost the old course to M. Rochetts.
From here the route goes along close TO
the hill at the right To Pine Run, which
was the point reached Tuesday eveuin < by
the surveyors. They expect TO finish in
about two weeks and are making rapid
progress. By our next issue it will be
known whether Millerstowe Karns City or
Petrolia will be touched but cannot be
learned yet. Tho Jewelers. will begin their
work to-day.-East Brady ReUieW.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13

The Kansas Freethinkers closed then
State convention at Topeka, last Sunday,
with an open meeting in the park. In
concluding the exercises a series of re-
markablc resolutions were unanimously
adopted, concluding as follows:
eve, the undersigned, do humbly beg,
entreat, pray, nay, demand, that you, Gro.
yer Cleveland, take off your crown, vacate
your throne, lay down your scepter and
take yourself away from the sight OF human
eyes forever"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on the last will
and testament of Robert Gilliland, late OF
Summit township. Butler county, Pa
decd, having been this day granted by the
Register of wills OF said county to US, the
undersigned executors thereof, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said es
tate are requested to make speedy pay.
against said estate will please present them
to us, duly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM ALLISON,
JoHE A. GILLILAED,
McJunkin d Galbreath, Executors.
Attorneys. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13

ONE Of the bills which became law al
the recent session OF Congress was one OF
interest to pensioners generally, inasmuch
as it win tend to greatly facilitate the
transaction Of business by them. 1t pro-
vides:
'.That hereafter In addition to the Off
oers now authorized to administer
osths in such cases. fourth class post
masters of tue United States are hereby
required. empowered and authorized tc
administer any and all oaths required to be
made by pensioners and their witnesses in
the execution Of their vouchers, with like
effect and force AZ officers having a seal
and such postmasters shall afix the stamI
of his Office TO his signature to such vouch
ers, and he 10 authorized to charge and re.
ceiye for each voucher not exceeding
twenty. five cents, to be paid by the pen
sioner."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
A WISE Judge in Belgium, who deserve

A WISE judge in Belgium. who deserve
to be held in grateful memory by all dog
lovers, has recently decided that IL q ticket
Is bought for dog he is entitled to a fir st.
class compartment, railroad regulations 10
the contrary Notwithstanding. The country
has yet to display this judicial recognition
of canine rights, although q Missouri judge,
plainly man who knew what . heart
breaking thing it il for good man to lose
good dog, held some years ago that
where railroad company refused to allow
the passenger to keep the custody and
companionship Of his dog it must stand
the cost Of his loss when due to the negli-
gence of the baggage master.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Executors NOiiCe

Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Isaac Wise, decd, late of Penn twp, But
Ter county, Pa, having been granted to
the undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment, and any
having claims against said estate will pre-.
sent them duly authenticated for settle
ment to
CALVIN WISE, Leota, Pa, or
GEO. B. WISE, Bennett, Pa,
j. M. Painter, Executors.
Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Reunion at Euclid.

One OF the happiest and most successful
re unions of the many relatives and friends
of J. J. Miller and family, Of Euclid, was
held at their home on Tuesday, Sept. 4,
1894.
The meeting was especially called in
honor of their neice, Mrs. Maggie Pryor,
of Lawrence, Kansas, nee Findley,
who is now paying visit to the home of
her childhood after an absence of about 10
years.
Early in the day the MeCandless cousins
and relatives of other names began to ar
rive, bringing along well-hlled baskets to
satisfy the inner man. Not only the house
but the entire premises surrounding it was
utilized to accommodate the many guests.
All seemed happy and Joyous, while those
long experienced in the culinary depart
ment prepared a most sumptuous dinner,
which was served in the yard at the resi-
dence, and of which all partook with a
heartiuess which indicated good stomaehe'
backed by good consciences.
Dinner over with plenty for all and to
spare, it was thought fitting to change the
character of the proceedings into a gene
raj experience meeting, which was effected
| by choosing James Pryor, Esq chairman
and W c. Findley secretary. The chair
man omitted the Inaugural Address,
| and called upon Rev. l. D. Decker who re-
sponded in fitting language to the occa-
| sion, he spoke of the ties of blood relation
ship which run through most of those
present, the pleasure of meeting each
other especially Mrs. Pryor after her long
absence from the place of her early life.
Others present who were called
| upon and most Cf whom
| spoke were: J. Sterling Glenn, W. A.
| Christie, Esq. J. C. McCsndless, o. G. J.
Truman, Lowry, W. B., Frank and ". c.
McCandless, Milton Glenn, Burton Sloan,
! Samuel Findley, J. J. Miller and tie
writer All spoke of the social enjoyment
of the occasion and the memories that each
one present would carry away.
1t was also proposed that the friends
present continue To hold similar reunions
| alternately among them yearly, on ac
count of the ties of relationship and friend
ship.
The last speaker was the Chairman who
delivered his Inaugural" at the close il
well chosen words, after which the happy
meeting was closed by the singing of 1
psalm and prayer by Rev. Decker.
Sept. Sth 1894 SECRETARY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Maine Elections.

On Monday. the elections held for Gov
ernor in Maine showed the great ascend
ency Of the Republican party. Cleaves
was re- elected by a majority of 81. 900, the
largest in the history Of the state. Hon.
Thomas B. Reed was returned to congress
by plurality of 10000. The Republicans
carried every county In the state.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13

Walter Lyon is well-known throughout
Western Pennsylvania as lawyer OF
ability and staunch adherent to his
party. He was born in Shaler township,
Allegheny county, April 9th, 1853. Early
in 1877 he became member of the ALLIE
gheny county bar, and is at present
member of the law firm, Lyon, Sanderson
&McKee. He has been active as a worker
and was delegate to the Republican
State Conventions of 1881, 1884, 1885, 1885,
1887, 1883, 1889, 1890 and 1893. He was
temporary chairman of the conventions oi
'87 and go, and permanent chairmp OF
the 1890 convention. In 1887 Mr.. Lyon
was rendered the Office of Deputy Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth by Governor
Beaver, but declined. In June, 1889, he
was appointed United States Attorney for
ths Western District Of Pennsylvania, en- :
bracing forty-sir of the sixty-seven coun-
ties of the State. This Office he resigned
last year to take seat in the State SEN
ate.
In 1884 Mr.. Lyon was the leader Of the
movement in Western Pennsylvania which
resulted in the nomination OF Blaine for
President of the Republican party. The
movement which Mr.. Lyon headed at
tracted attention all over the country, and
it 30 crystalized sentiment in favor Of Mr..
Blaine as to make bis nomination posi-
BILE. Although Mr.. Lyon il personal
friend of Senator Quay, he has at various
chosen independent ground in the Repub-
licsn politics of the State. He is thorough
~ imbued with the idea that the Republi-
san party is one Of progress. He has fill
cd all public positions to which he has
been chosen with the most scrupulous in
tegrity and faithiulness. Early in life
while studying for the law, Mr.. Lyon was
public school teacher. He is of q quiet
and scholarly disposition, and spends most
of his leisure hours at q modest home in
Allegheny. He is the possessor Of fine
family, and takes considerable pleasure in
the company OF his children and books.
MCKINLEY rode near the head Of the
parade in Pittsburg, Tuesday and was
oheered all along the route, but that big,
portly fellow who stood in the grand stand
ut the corner of Fifth Ave and Smithfeld
Sts.. and hurrahed for "Tom Reed OF
Maine" as each delegation passed received
some recogn ition from each excepting
from the Ohio delegation, which lmmedi-
ately gave rousing hurrah for Mckinley.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Administrators Notice.
Aug. oath 1894.

Letters Of Administration on the estate
of John A. Yogan decd, late Of Muddy
creek twp. Butler Co. Pa. having beer
granted to the undersigned. All persons
indebted to said estate are hereby notified
to come forward and settle said indebted
ness and all persons having claims against
the same are requested to present the same
duly authenticated for settlement TO
FRANK G. VoGAS, Admir-.
A. M. Cornelius, Atty. Plano Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Exec utOr'S Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters tcsta-
mentary on the estate of Eliza Melvin,
decd, late of Muddycreek twp, Butler
CQ, Pa. have been granted to the under
signed, to whom all persons indebted 70
said estate are required 10 make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims
against the same will present them duly
authenticated for settlement
WIN. $. LUTz, ex'r,
Portersvillc, Butler CO., Pa
Ii. q. Walker, atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

Letters of administration having been
granted to the undersigned on the estate OF
Joseph Logan, late of Jefferson twp. But
Ter Co. Pa. decd Notice Is hereby given
TO all persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed TO said estate to make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticat cd
for settlement to
AMELIA LOGAN Adm'x
J. w. Hutchison Atty Saxonburg
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Jane Beighley, decd, late OF Connoque-
Messing twp, having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons knowing them
selves indebted to said estate will please
made immediate payment and any having
claims against said estate will present
JOHN NJ. DUNN, EXT,
Mt. Chestnut P.0., Butler Co., Pa.
j. ID. McJunkin. Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
NOTICE..

Whereas my wife, Ollie Rankin, has
left my house and bed in Fairview twp.
Butler County without just cause or provo
cation. | therefore warn all persons not
to harbor her or give her credit on my ac-
count, as | will not be responsible for the
same.
G. g. RANKIN.
Farview Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13

LAW in Norway prohibits any person
from spending more than 5 cents for
liquor at one visit to public house.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT rs.
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
mentary or the estate of Rev. Jas. A.
Clark, decd, late of Franklin twp, But
Ter Co., Pa. have been granted to the
undersigned, to whom all persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to make
immediate settlement, and those having
claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement to
REV. DAVID s. CLARK, Ex'r.
Prospect Pa.
w. D. BRANDON, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13

DR. Cook last arctic expedition has fail
ed. His ship struck rock on the coast
of West Greenland, and had to be abau-
doned All the party were saved.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
Notice to Farmers and Fruit
Growers.

You will find that j. E. Benton of But
er is selling the best Imported Fruit and
ornamental Trees at the lowest prices
yer offered.
Try them and be conYinced. Try the
German Peach, which stand the test of
45 oZ.
All Fruit Guaranteed to Prove Truo to
Name. represent the Allen Nursery Co.
of Rochester, n. Y.
J. E. BENTON,
2l5 Mercer ST., Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
OUR CANDIDATES.

The CITIZEN presents its readers win al
excellent portrait of our candidate Tor
Tienfanaut-G
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13

Don't they look young" was one Of the
most common remarks heard from those
watching the parade.
AS a rule they were hardly, middle-aged
men, but for every one of these there were
score or more at home who were not
physically able to be present, or If in the
city were not strong enough to march. II
was well, on this occasion, not to stop and
think upon the saddest part Of the picture.
In the marching ranks we saw only those
who were fttest to survive. They went
into the service young and were fortunate
in escaping bullets and disease.
II is safe to say that fully one half of the
soldiers in the city were not in line, owing
to their inability to stand the march,
Quiet Observer in Com. Gazette.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-13
MERCER COUNTY.

OF the consideration at which sold, should
in justice be regarded as the lowest as
sessmen proper Of farm lands. The high
est assessment Of lots or houses and lots,
il found to be l20 per cent, or 20 per cent
above the confederation, and the lowest is
found TO be 10 per cent, or 80 per cent less
than the consideration. This sssessm ent
is remarkable exception, ss there are but
three other properties i'll the entire list be.
low 46 per cent. Little Of the disparity,
found in most of the counties. exists here.
OF the entire 102 sales. over 20 of them are
assessed at so per cent and upwards, and
fully the onc-half at 20 per cent and up
wards
In Elk county the assessment is only %
per cent. of the actual value on farm prop
erty, while in York it is S2.2 per cent,
and the Secretary of Internal Affairs com
mends the officials of York for their caro-
form as possible.
These statistics furnish valuable in
| formation for those interested in the in
trcate subject Of taxation. They show
that there are extreme, unjust and un-
reasonable inequalities existing with re-
| ference to the local assessments and levy
of taxes in this State. There are many
who believe that the corporations of the
State ara not bearing their share Of the
public burden, but there arc other glaring
| inequalities which should be looked after.
One man may pay 800 tax in one county
on certain piece of property and another
man in an adjoining county, or perhaps in
another district OF the same county, may
pay only $50 tax on piece of property OF
the same value. 1t is quite evident that
with such inequalities existing in the ap.
pIaisal of rea. estate for taxation it is o
the first Importance that promp measures
be taken TO correct the evil.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-04-30
INSPECT TEE CONSULAR SERVICE
A system & BE Put In Operation in
q short Time.

WASHINGTON, April 30, 1S94.-Represen
tative McCreary, the Chairman of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee, says that within
a year a system of inspection of the United
States Consular servicee will ave been in
augurated by the State Department with a
view to the Improvement and the %reorgani-
zation of that service. 1t is understood that
this inspection can be made with little if
any expense. to the Government. The
gentlemen interested in the matter
say that certain employees of the
State Department who are thoroughly ia
mlliar with the details of the consular work
could be sent to Europe. There are, it is
said, a number Of gentlemen In South Amer
lea who lave seen service in these countries
who would perform the inspection work in
that hemisphere, and the same is true Of
Japan and the further East.
This method of inspecting the consulates
is the one which will likely be adopted, not
only for the foregoing reasons, but in order
to prevent pressure upon the department to
appoint persons from private life for political
reasons who would regard their duty not so
much In a serious light as in the nature Of a
junket.
By this inspection it is hoped to as
certain the amount of unofficial fees col
lected by our foreign officers which
are unknown to the State Depart
ment now, and whether any extortion
has been practiced in the collection of these
fees. Upon the report Of the inspectors
many changes may result. Where men were
known to be inefficient or irresponsible they
will be removed, as would also be the case
where they had taken advantage of their po-
sition to collect fees illegally. 1t will prob
ably result in changing commercial agencies
in some cases into conSulates. and vice versa,
where reasons exist for doing so.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-04-30
cHANcERY NOTES

Chancellor McGin this morning adjudged
the decree Of divorce as exercised by Vice
Chancellor Green in the case of Mrs. Lucy
Fl, Lucy against her husband William. The
case is one Of desertion and the parties lived
In Montclair.
An order to show cause why an Injunction
should issue was granted in the case
of Peter Larsen ueysus Kristind Peterson of
Monclair. They are neighbors, and the lat
ter cut of the supply pipe leading from her
well to Mr.. Larson's house. The order is re-
turnable on Thursday.
The case of Austin Nichols Il Co., New
York, against !. Tonges, was resumed
before Vice-Chancellor Fleet. The petitioner
keeps q grocery story at Union Hill, and
purchased goods from the latter firm amount
ing to s570.H. Judgment for this amount
was obtained by the firm, and they pro-
ceeded to attach Tonges' property, but they
found that Tonges had transferred his prop
erty to his brother. The present suit is to
set aside that bill of sale as fraudulent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-04-30
MAYOR WANsEa NOT AT FAULT

Comptroller HOugh Responsible For
the Non-Rayment of old Claims.
Owing to an error TEE JERSEY CITY
NEWS stated on Saturday that Mayor Wan
ser was responsible for the tying up OF the
$50, 900 of street appropriation for 1925,
The whole fault rested with Comptroller
Hough who refused to honor AM. OF the
S4S,6 900 worth of warrants which had
been ordered drawn and had been
signed by the late Orestes Cleveland
Just prior to the time he was retired. Inc
balance of the claims were never passed I'M
til two weeks age because OF the stand taken
by the Comptroller. When the license
money was divided Mayor Wanser insisted
upon e89. 900 being set aside to pay these
claims, being 5000 more than the
estimated amount of the claims. The Comp
troller disregarded the Mayors advice ana
also that of the Corporation Counsel and the
CITY Attorney. He was advised by ex-
Mayor Collins and James S. Erwin to con-
test the claims. He secured the appointments
of Mr. Erwin as his special counsel BY the
Board of Finance, for which Mr.. Erwin has
put in a bill for $3.50. Judge Lippincott not
only ordered immediate payment OF the
Nolan claims, one Of which was ON account
of contract for the repaving of Grove street,
but allowed the claimant interest on ms
money to the amount of about $1,000 and
costs.
Mayor Wanser, it will be seen, had moth
ing whatever to do with the tying up OF the
money,