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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
Harrisburg--Apvil 73.

At the meeting OF the executive COM
mittee of the Republican State Commit
tee in Philadelphia last Thursday, Thurs
day April 73d was fixed for the time, and
the Opera House in Harrisburg the place
for tie Republican State Committee OF
this year for the purpose of nominating
two candidates for representatives-at-
large in congress, and thirty-two candi-
dates for presidential electors; the selec'
ton of eight delegates at large to the Re-
publican national convention and the
transaction OF such other business as may
be presented. The above seems to dis
regard the rule of the National Commit
tee requiring all delegates to the National
Convention to be elected sixty days be-
fore its meeting, as this brings the State
Convention within ffty-three days OF the
National. Chairman Scott will call the
County Committee together during the
first half of January, and our County III
mary can be fixed for as late date as
Saturday, April 18th,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
PoRTERSVILLE PARAGRAPHS.

Mr. and Mrs. a. S. Marshall smile
lis girl.
Rev. J. f. Eggert and wife have arrived
homo after five weeks vacation among
friends in Parker.
The schools of our twp. have all closed
for Institute, some for one week and Others
TOR two weeks.
Charley Kennedy's wife aud sister, OF
Butler were the guests of his mother over
Sabbath
Marian Mccullough, of Muddy creek
is visiting friends in town.
Hal Heberling and Mrs. VIM. Moore
were visiting friends in Stoneboro, last
week.
Henry Bsuder was in Pittsburg on Mon
day.
W. P. Kinsey of 0gle made his parents
a visit last week.
Miss hottie Schidemantle is visiting
frieuds in Sewicklev.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
The Spring Elections.

The Spring elections are not a great
way off, and the substance of the law rel
ative to these elections may not be out OF
place at this time.
The elections next Spring will take
place on Tuesday, the 18th day of Feb
ruary.
According to the Act of the Legisla-
ture of 1893, the nominations by party
primaries for all offices within the city
must be made at least rs days before cleo
ton, which makes Jan. 2Tst the last day
they can be SO filed.
Nominations for city Offices made by
nomination papers must be filed Fl days
before the election, which will be Jan.
7Sth
All other nominations by party prima-
ries-that is, for borough and township
offices and school directors-fnust be filed
IS days before the election, which will
be Jan 81, and nominations by nomina-
ton papers IS days before the same, Feb.
3rd.
1t is a safe rule not to wait until the
last day, but to file certificates rs early as
possible.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
Political Notes.

Senator w. H. Andrews give 1t out in
Philadelphia, last week, as coming from
Senator Quay that Senator J. Donald
Cameron will head the Pennsylvania
delegation to the National Republican
convention. The IS districts in the state
will he ask to elect their So delegates
prior to the meeting of the State conven-
ton. so that these delegates can be pre-
sent at the convention. An effort VIII
then be made to instruct not only the
eight national delegates-at-large, but al
so all the 56 district delegates. Senator
QUAY further said that in all PROBABILITY
the solid Pennsylvania delegation vote
will tl cast for a Pennsylvania for Pres
ideut at the St. Louis convention. VINO
this favorite son will be Quay did not
specify.
The choice of St. Louis is giving grow
ing satisfaction among Republicans III
Washington. While there is much dis
appointment exhibited by Pittsburg
Chicago and San Francisco, there Is al
inclination to admit that considerations
of a practical and political character
wisely guided the Committee IN making
their choice. St. Louis is accessible, has
ample hotel and tclegraphic facilities,
and is the centre of steadily increasing
Republican sentiment The meeting of
the Convention in that city next June is
expected to have favorable effect in
section of the country which for many
years past has been either hopelessiy
Democratic or waveringly Republican.
1t is considered probable that Republi
cans will reorganize the Senate commit
tees.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
PROSPECT POINTERS.

You will enjoy your Christmas dinner
| better when you read that
We wish the readers OF the Citizen a
merry Christmas and an old fashioned
Sew Year
Pearlie Boehm il deeply interested in
the game, From Log Cabin to the White
house"
Henry Henshaw has bought fine new
| breech loading shot gun with all The latest
improvements, aud of course, Hen kno@s
how to use it.
Miss pelle Hays, Of Mile Run, comes to
town every Saturday, to attend Rec.
Stahlman's class %! citrehumens
Squire Robb, WIN. Dick. }. S Dodls,
A. " Shannon. Frank Hindman, Charles
Wcigle, aad Jacob Albert, of Franklin
twp. were in town, last Saturday.
Mrs.. John Weigle has been suffering for
some time with ministerial sJrs tIroaf,
which is said to be hard to cure.
The skunk under Edmunson's barn,
made everybody in that end OF town hold
his n0ge and s5pt his eyes.
D. W. Forester was in Butler last Sat
urday, attending to some financial Ousi-
| ness.
Assessor 5h sifer has finished making his
rounds.
| Allen Dunn, pumper on the English
Heirs, was hume last Saturday aud sun
day.
Gus Shannon was in town one evening,
last week. Gus ssps il he was director
he would pay every good teacher in the
county $40 per month. Noble words, Gus
and every teacher in the country takes
your hand, pats you on the shoulder and
hopes your ide as will soon prevail.
John Haya, Of Pittsburg, visited his
brother J. Park Hays, not long since.
Miss Mary Mccullough. who went to
visit friends in Piitsburg, is sick there Of
typhoid fever, aud il was reported here,
last week, that her case was doubtful.
Msss Emma Marrow entertained her
friend, Miss Maggie Robb, Cf near Mt
Chestnut, one evening, last week.
Teachers, Cooper and Weigle, accom-
panied by Bert Critchlow and Flossle
Bowers. took rabbit hunt a recent Sat
urday, but come home so sad and d:sap-
pointed.
Joe w aTTeD, y. u. AlDSIlt may hcu-
shaw and Geo. Warren attended Dave
Vests shooting match, last Saturday, aud
really did bring home some turkeys.
The fire extinguisher, exhibited in Alex
Stewards I ard did its W oTk well, aud re-
commended itself to all present.
Henry W Langherst has been repairing
Crtchlow's old brick house, the past week.
The Christian Endeavorers held social
an d lunch in the Presbyterian church,
Thursday evening, Dee. 5, and enjoyed a
good time.
George PGugh aud wife visited Pitts
burg relatives, recently.
Little Margaret Clark hasn't been very
well for some time, but is improving at
present.
Mrs Mamie McGrew has gone to live
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Dodds, of Mt Chestnut, and offers her fine
property here foi sale
Jas. Mckee and wife visited his brother,
Prof. Mckee, aud Rev Scheifer aud wife
of Greenville, noo long since.
Miss Sadie English is at present help
ing her Aunt, Mrs Jas Barr, do her holi-
day work
Mrs. Lepley, who was sick last week
| h2a nearly recovered again
Who Wa ! that sat down on Kissck's
shoc-bench, and carried away his wax'
JoE Costly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
DEATHS.

MARTINA his home in BIuIton, Ind.
Dec. S, 1895, Honor Martin, formerly OF
Connoquenessing twp, aged about II
years.
RICE-At his home in Lancaster twp,
Dec. II. lS95, Samuel Howard, son Of
John B. Rice, aged IA years.
MCCUNE-At her home in Butler, Dee.
l3, 1895, Mary, daughter OF Johu Nc
Cune.
CRANMER-At his home in Clay tsp,
Dec II, 1895, Israel Cranmer, aged
about 20 years.
SIMMERS-At his home in Buffalo twp,
Dec. Is, 1895. Jacob SINNERS, aged
about 50 years.
BARR-At her home in Jefferson twp.
Dec. 16, 1895, Mrs. Henry Barr, aged 20
years.
EA LE-At his home in Centre twp,
Dec, II, 1895, OF typhoid, Allie, sou OF
Malachi Eagle, aged Is years.
HALL-At the home of her sister Ms.
Jane Shyock, in Washington, Dec. IA,
1895, Mrs Annis Hall, aged 64 years.
She was the mother of Loyal ard d. Al
len Hall of Butler, and Waiter 81. of
Kansas. She was buried in North ceme-
terry, Butler.
ALBERT-At his home in Franklin twp,
Dec 16. 1925, Peter Albert aged about
73 years.
He was the last of Adam Albert's family,
excepting Mrs. N iller who Ives IN the
west, and leaves three sons, John D., VIII
Der and 0riu.
OBITUARY NOTES.
Allen G Thurman, the "Old Roman,
ard "idol OF the Ohio Democracy died
at his home in Columbus. last Thursday,
aged 81 years. He served his district as
Congressman, and his State as supreme
Court Judge and was L. 5. Senator Tor L
years.
Hor Edward Mcpherson died at his
home in Getty sburg, Saturday last. I4th
inst, at the age of % years. Perhaps no
mar in the State was better informed IN
political affairs than Edward McPherson'
His Hand Book of Politics, and "Foiitl
cal History to the United states During
the Great Rebellion, are among his works.
Personally Mr. Mcpherson was most
worthy and honest man and his death Will
be regretted by al who had the pleasure OF
his acquaintance.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
Death of Good Woman.

Mrs Elizabeth A. widow of the late
James p. Crawford, died Tuesday Dec. Sd
1895, A ged 81 years. The deceased lady
had been d resident of Concord township
Tor As years and since the death 70 her hus.
baud eleven years since has made hel
home with her daughter Mrs, William e
Brown in the same township. where she
suddenly died Tuesday morning.
She was most estimable lady and one
who was loved by many friends.
She was kind and generous and would
do anything to ameliDrate the suffering o.
the poor or afflicted. She had been life
long Christian and for 6S years was al
active member of the Lutheran church, A
touching and fitting discourse was presch
Cd by Rev Shile Miller at Mt. Zion Church
After which the remains were inferred
in the adjoining church yard. Sever
married children survive her, among whom
are j. j, Crawford, ex Postmaster OF Chi
cora She also leaves four sisters, Mrs
Truxell of Putler Mrs. Sarah Wick, Mrs
John Deets and Mrs j. j. Miller.
Farewell mother thou hast left US
Here thy loss 9e deeply feel
But It's God that hath bereft US
He can all our sorrows heal.
But we'll meet beyond the river
Where the snrges cease to roll
Where in all the bright forever
Sorrow cannot press the soul.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
The Institute.

Monday was fair day and the Institute
had the tairest Of openings.
During the morning the teachers OF the
county had nearly all assembled in the
Gown, and by the opening hour the majori-
ty of them had registered aad secured
their tickets
Supdt. Mccullough called the Institute
TO order shortly before O'Clock, the Court
House was crowded. AMI Prof Isensee led
IN singing America
Then Rev Mckee thanked the Creator
for bis goodness to The teachers duIing
the past year and asked continuance Of
His blessings.
Ira McJlnkin Esq. welcomed the teach
err to Butler, and in well worded ad-
dress. advocated hosting the American
flag over the school houses, but warned
the audience that the matter could he
carried t. an extreme; be also spoke Of the
wonderful growth uf the educatiQqal iaci!i-
ties in Batter and in the county, aud as
pant at least, Of the religious training of
the scholars Is in tbe hands of the teachers,
what good they do will depend on their
own character His address was hearti ly
applauded.
". P. Day, Principal of the schools of
Karns Citr il behalf of the teachers thank
ed the people Of Butler for their hearty
welcome, spoke Of the dutie0 Of teachers.
and of the advancement of the public
schools o: our county.
This was Mr. Days first appearance be
fore a Butlcr audience and he made very
good impression.
Recess folloved, during which the bal
arcs of the teBchers registered; and then
Dr.. Luckey criticized text books which, be
said. were made to sell only. He seems
to cousiIrr L, zi books tie greatest curse
of our educational system.
DR.. Boone talked Of the nature uf the
Ethical principle, that : the development
ri the good in scholar, and above all
things bis ducy to his fellows.
The corps of instructors for this week is
an unusually good one.
Leland's lecture, Monday evening, was
enjoyed by all who heard it. His theory
that worlds are formed from masses OF
matter thrown off by the Sur, and that in
the course o. ages these worlds cool off and
drop back iut gls Sla v4sa novel one
to most Of hishearers.
Tuesday aa1 Wednesday the programe
as printed was carried out; and this after,
moor the directors will meet in-The Court
| House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
MILLERSTOWN MUSINGS.

A dime social will be held at the resi-
dence of H. r. Sheffield, Friday evening,
Dec. Goth.
Anita Gibson is i'll with torsilitis.
We are glad to state that Miss Blanche
Simpson of Allegheny College, Meacyil'c,
is convalescing snd will soon be home
Herbert Bell spent Sunday with his pt-
rents and friends, returning to his usual
work at Butler, Monday.
Duncan ClaIk's female Minstrels arrived
in town last Friday bringing with them
the reputation of an immoral show. The
ladies of our town are continually on The
lookout to do something good, and ere
was their opportunity. In the afternoon
they, as an army, appeared upon the streets,
and then before the Hall Comnit,ee for
the purpose of preventing ths show from
appearing on the stage il the Union Hall
| That night. This attempt However was
unsuccessful The next step wa 10 ar
| rest Mr.. Clark, the manager. for obscene
| li,hographs; this step was also unsuccess-
ful, the ladies finding they had no proof
and the show went on.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19

AT Chattanooga, Tenn. Monday, Chiei
Justice D. NJ. Snodgrass of the supreme
courr of Tennessee shot and painfully IN
jufed Lawyer John R. Brown. Judge
Snodgrass entered the law Office to see
Mr.. Spurlock, who is partner OF Con-
gresham Brown. Mr.. Beasley was sit
ting at desk, and the judge, walking
up to him denounced an article IN thai
mornings Times which appeared over
his (Beasley's) signature as lie. Mr..
Beasley protested that it was the truth
They came to blows and Judge Snod
grass drew pistol and shot at Beasley
twice. One ball entered the left arm
near the wrist and came out near the
elbow. The other ball lodged in The
ceiling.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
PETROLIA PENCILINGS.

Nessrs c. K. Daugherty and G. A. Hawk
spent few days ia Pittsburg last week
Miss Flo Fleming is visiting relatives in
Butler.
Frank Dean and Fred Jameson are home
for the holidays, from Meadville college.
Miss Bertha Bother returned home from
New Bethlehem, accompanied by Miss
Margaret Shannon, who is visiting her.
Misses Jean Espv, Clara Shakely and
Lara McCrecken are attending the Insti-
tute. this week
John billiards is home on 4 visit to hi,
family.
Mrs: R: II. butler and family have NOV
ed 10 Mcdonald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19

THE industries Of the United States
are threatened with a new danger under
the existing tariff laws. 1t is an invasion
from the Empire of Japan. Agents for
great japanese manufacturing firm are
now here offering goods of every descrip-
ton at a price less, duty paid, than the
same articles can be produced by domes-
tic manufacturers. 1t is said that agen-
cies will be established in all of our great
cities and active steps are to be taken to
build up large trade. With the pauper
labor of Europe OH the Fast, and the
pauper labor of Asia on the West, ana
the bars thrown down to the greatest
market in the world, it will be hard lines
for our manufacturers and much harder
for the wage-earners.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19

ATTEMPTS have lately been made TO
assassinatc both Armour aud Pullman
the Chicago millionares, by sending them
explosives through the mails, In boxes
fixed with matches that would ignite
when the lids were opened.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
c lintcn twp. Notes.
acter.

Joseph Mccall and John Quinn OF
this vicinity were visitors AZ the county
seat, Tuesday Of last week.
Merchant Hay attempted to discharge
an old army musket, that had been left
standing loaded for some time, recently,
but was unable to do SO, when his father.
Jamos NJ. Hay. took the gun and discharg-
ed it. the gun exploded and Mr. Hays
shoulder was dislocated, nose fractured
and both eyes blackened.
Isaac Maitland severely sprained his
ankle one night last week.
David Aesselgesser, of Leasureyill
spent day with George Maitland of Clin-
ton twp. not long since. NJ.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
NOTES.

We hink everybody will agree vita rs
when we sag ihot The school teachers OF
TIL, county are as Intelligent looking and
a. well dressed a set OF young people as
will be found anywhere
Every body was delighted with Hind
mans lecture or pracfical ta'k oh the
everyday affairs of life.
Mrs or Rev. Anna Shay made the first
real argument in favor Of female suiteragc
that We have eyer heard. She is the
brightest woman that has ever appea-ed
before a Butler audience.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19
DON'T YOU DO 1T.

Don't leave the Christmas shopping
until the week before Christmas. -
Don't worry and fret when you find
such crowd about the Christmas count
ers, that it is almost impossible to make
the desired purchases.
Don't neglect the little tots IN the
home, nor any of the home duties Ill your
anxiety to finish some elaborate Christ
mas fnery.
Don't plan some gorgeous Christmas
entertainment, with extravagant refresh
ments, at the expense of the comfort OF
the home loved ones.
Don't forget that it is an insult to an
acquaintance to send him gift which Is
not accompanied by friendly affection.
Don't let your Christmas be spoiled
through selfishness, envy, resentment OF
any bitter feeling; but hold fast to the
love aud simple sacredness belonging to
the day.
Don't belong to that class who are try
ing to make it day for the exchange OF
II
gifts by which the giver's social standing
| is to be determined.
Don't forget that it is wrong to give
more than one can we'll afford simply FOL
the sake of making costly present, o
to give to anyone simply because 1t L
customary to give gifts on that day.
Don't discard the dainty white table
| linen for more elaborate dining table dis
play. However fashionable unwashabl'
materials may be for table use they Ger
tainly are not in good taste.
Don't fail to leave the plush and satli
and ribbons to their proper places; keel
them off of the dining table, and use IN
stead, dainty floral decorations and fresi
green ferns.
Don't forget that in striving to make
| the Christmas season beautiful to other
we will find that unconsciously we have
made it perfect to ourselves.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19

THERE seems to be no reason TO doubt
the entire sincerity of Senator Cameron S
declaration. 1t is certain that the body
of the Republican voters of the State viii
be glad to accept it as conclusive. Mr.
Cameron has for some years been out OF
harmony with the majority of his party,
especially on the silver question, and his
action i'll the Senate has been notifying
and exasperating to Republicans all over
the country His retirement from the
Senate will therefore be gratifying to
sound party men. The publication OF
Mr.. Cameron's letter will no doubt bring
to the front many aspirants for the Sena-
torship. Already the propriety OF select
ing Philadelphian for the post is strong
ly urged; and we think the Republicans
of the State will be inclined to recognize
the claims of that city, provided the city
Republicans can agree upon man OF un-
doubted ability and saund political char
acter
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-19

1t is an unusual thing to buy so
heavy at this time of the year, but
l received such a tempting offer
from an Eastern jobber who was
overstocked" that I made very
large purchase, too large if the
prices were not so low, but | am
now in shape to give you goods the
balance of the winter at greatly re-
duced prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-30
VANDALISM

SavaeaFy Of Some People WhO Call
Themselves Civilized.
The savagery of savages is as moth
ing to the savagery Of some creatures
who are brought up in civilized COM
munitfes and call themselves civilized
also. We have few records of In
dams OF Zulus wantonly destroying
pictures or books or statuary unless
they thought them bad medicine" and
held devils. Yet, how far could one OF
our city thugs and loafers BE trusted
in the presence of a work Of art or a
thing of beauty? 1t seems to be sort
of instinct with him to throw stone
whenever he sees flowers or ornaments,
or to pull out knife and hack at them
or to upset or scratch or injure them.
In certain blind and brute way per-
haps his conduct gives him fattsr-
ing sense of power. He cannot make
anything useful or beautiful himself,
but he can destroy it. The only way
to cure these vandals appears to be
either to educate them early or drown
them. Drowning is the least expen-
slve, but there is a public prejudice
against it. so for a few centuries we
defaced, our metal work bent and
scratched, our plate glass broken, our
street lights shattered, our pictures
Jahbed with canes and umbrellas. our
mirrors marked with initials carved by
diamond rings, our rugs and carpets
and wood work spat upon. our walls
scrubbed with names, our streets made
repositories Of filth and our books torn
and dog cared; for it takes long time
to cure vandal of his vandalism. One
needs to begin with his father. There
is so close a relation between the wan
toRness of the destroyer and the dark
er deeds Of the criminal that perhaps
we are justified in keeping suspicious
Watca on any man, woman or child VINO
Will destroy plants, books and pictures
or throw stones at helpless animals.
The excessive aggression that noutilates
and makes ugly will trsspass on others
enJoyments, rights and properties with
but little more development. This is
seen particularly in the case of bur-
glars. These fellows, not content with
stripping house OF all they can get,
not infrequently destroy what they
cannot carry away. They burn papers,
tear paintings from their frames,
smash furniture, break glass and other
wise act like incarnate fiends. 1t might
not be a bad idea in case Of the cap
ture OF these men to impose sentences
graded to accord with the amount of
damage they had worked. It would
make others of their tribe little more
onsiderate-perhaps. On general
principles these wanton dcstroyers
should go to prison, anyway.-Ex
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-30
THE USE OF WIRE.
The Multiplication of Purposes to Which
It IL Being Ppt.

The Multiplication of Purposes to Which
1t IL Being Ppt.
marked increase in the demand
for wire has been noted of late as a
feature in the general revival of trade
This is of especial interest and import
ance, as it not only means better wages
for mere men in the great wire mills.
but it also proves renewed activity in
the manufacture of electrical devices,
an already great and constantly arow-
ing one, upon which almost every phase
of CONNER cial and mechanical activity
is nowadays more or less Intimately
dependent. Increased prosperity in the
electrical business can mean nothing
else than widespread demand for new
trolley lines, heightened or duplicated
telegraph and telephone plants, more
dynamos and motors, added messenger
circuits, the multiplication of the push
button in all its endless usss-in short.
the awakening of the industrial wsrld
hsm its recent state of suspended ami
nation. The people Of this period have
a thousand uses for wire net thought of
fifteen or twenty years age, and the
news that many Of the establishments
where it is made are forced to run
twenty-four hours a day, and that
some OF them are even then unable to
all all the orders they receive, is as
good an indication as could be desired
that calamity bowling will not be num-
bered among this falls styles.