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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
Marriage Licenses.

Some farmers Of Worth and Brady
twp have organized to protect and pre-
serve their game.
The Millerstown people who are
drilling for gold" in Parker twp have
given Robt. Crawford of Grove City a
contract for sinking a shaft in that
twp
The law of this state now re-
quires that all firms shipping cheese
into the State must stamp the kind of
cheese, the name of maker and his ad-
dress, four times on each cheese, twice
on the cheese itself and twice on the box
Any one seen carrying an extra
outfit of jewelry or razors will be open
to suspicion of having been recent
visitors at Clintonville. On Friday
night Sloan's jewelry store in that
place was entered and robben of 5000
worth of goods and 10 razors We're
taken from an adjoining barbed shop
Some of our exchanges are publish
ing sun flower stories, and the ''tallest'
one we have seen is this one from Rices
Landing, Greene, Co. 1T is 26 feet
high and has 1919 flowers on it, the small
lest measuring IA inches in diameter.
1t is used as bean pole and II bushels
of lima beans have been picked from the
vines"
The Cemetery Assn, of Mars, has
purchased fifteen acres of the Bassa-
hacker place, north Of the town, and
east of the railroad; and laid it off in
lots 40 feet square, with streets 80 and
20 feet wide, and 6 foot alleys. Jesse
Heydrick did the surveying, and he
says the plot will make a handsome
cemetery
At the meeting of Council Tuesday
evening it was decided to pave E. Full
ton St, the Sec'y was instructed to
notify property owners along Negley
Ave to remove fences and open the
street; some regulations were adopted
for the sidewalks of N. Washington
and other newly paved streets and also
( for gas lines on paved streets; some bills
were paid and some small matters dis
posed of.
/ FOUND-A small reddish -colored,
satchel was found on the Greece City
4 road haFv-1a7, %t.o Tacl, bFi1ua and tbe
old Leibold place on Saturday evening
last. The owner is requested to call
I! for it and pay for this notice.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Letters of administration III the estate
of James Drill, decd, late Of Jefferson
twp, Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
ed 10 the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted 10 said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly au'hentica-
ted for settlement TO
MRS. MARY DRILL, Adm'x,
Great Belt, Butler Co., Pa.
{. WALKER Attorney.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
Tie BUTbeR CITIZEN.

Si.00 per year if paid in advance, otherwise
| Sl.50 Will be charged.
ADVERTISING RATES-One inch, one time
81; each subsequent insertion 80 cents each
Auditors and divorce notices II each; exec
utors' and administrators notices - each;
Cstray and dissolution notices = each. Read
ing notices 10 cents a line for first and cents
for each subsequent insertion. Notices
among local news items - cents a line for
each insertion. Obituaries, cards of thanks,
resolutions of respect. notices of festivals
and fairs, etc. inserted at the rate of cents
a line. money 10 accompany the order. seven
words of prose make line.
Rates for standing cards and job work on
application.
An advertising Is due after first insertion.
and all transient advertising must De paid
for in advance.
All communications intended for publica-
tiOn in this paper must be accompanied by
the real name of the writer not for publica-
tiOn bu, "a guarantee OF good fdith,and should
reach rs not later than Tuesday evening.
Death notices must be accompanied by
responsible name.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09

UANTED-TRUSTWO AND AC-
w TIVE gentlemen or ladies TO travel for
responsible, established house in -F--
Monthly S6).OS and expenses Position
steady. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. the Dominion Company,
Dept. Y. Chicago.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09

Tire Butler Lubricating Oil Co. has
moved back t. their old stand II9 w.
Jefferson st. SteelsuItn & Patterson S
new building, where kinds Of engine,
machinery and Illuminating oils of the
finest quality are kept i'll stock in the
basement, and will be delivered to any
part of the city when ordered from e, T..
RI,Tutira AGENT
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09

FOR SALE-Handsome seven-room
cottage-house on w Fulton ST. Ele-
waited location, spring water, large lot
splendid view, good title. Inquire at
this office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
Low Prices in Musical Goods

There are also some second hand in
struments- pianos at SIS to $Ioo, Or
gans at $40 to 90.
Harmonices and other musica, instrr-
ments at proportionately' low rates.
Strings Of all kinds constantly in stock.
No IIS SoUTH MAIN 81.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
For SALE.

Farm for sale, near Butler, 100 acres,
new bank barn, $1,000.
InG.iire at this Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the es-
tate Of Samuel Graham, decd, late of
Cranberry twp, Butter Co. 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 present them duly au-
the uticated for settlement to
JAMES a MCMARLIN Admir-.
Butler, Pa.
JAS. NJ. GALBREATH, Atty
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09

A bed and some solid walnut fu rnl-
ture for sale.-Inquire at this Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
CoIIeuiate institute.

The Fall Term opens Tuesday, Sept 7.
Complete literary courses, exceptional
advantages i'll vocal and instrumental
music. Department of Elocution and
Physical Culture. Address,
L. I. LoUCKs, Principal,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
ETE Pure Spring Water
IL Ice delivered to
A ali parts of town.

FineIce Cream, Cakes, Confectionery
and wheat and rye bread,
JoHN a. RICHEY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09

Music scholars wanted, at I2S w.
Wayne St.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
Advertise in the CITIZEN,

lob work OF all kinds done ct the
CITIZEN OFFICE.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03
THE TWO BANKRUPTCY nru.Ls.

The Nelson bankruptcy htli viii have
a. run the gauntlet az the lower house
Of congress. and the Indications are that
a strong EFFORT will he made by Eastern
members to change IT. As ,he Washing
tea correspondent Of the rost-fn;eilsgen-
Ger points cut. the prefersncs OF Eastern
reorse would be fer ssreng law OF tn
voluntary Bankruptcy. while the West
arm people would be better satisfied with
the Nielsen hlii. which provides for voian-
tary bankruptcy.
while q Is 20 Pc hoped that the return
a. better times wsi make the provisions
Of such a law CT intsrcss 10 . smaller and
decreasing number. Il Is 90 the interest
~ hath creditors ard debtors that Il AZ.
cara reasonable protection 60 both. As
,hsse IL to ~ contest over u. merchants
.nns.la become familiar with the merits
~ both she T0rrey and the Nelson ngiss
.e,,e Of the chief ohteosions 60 bankrupt
- nrocseatugs is the great expense.
y,,axc Terrey had tAis part 81 the nat-
,er IN sacw and devoted considerable at
.enf.an 10 that phase * H. ~ far as
,hAs Is concerned Re was. perhaps. nso-~
s.,.ees~sal than senator Nelson. but a.
% the general grlnSisles the lAttsy's hin
d rreferahss-
Judge Tefrsy. IN explaining AIS pan,
said that Ia some CT the large cities the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03
GRANVILLE O. HALLER.

There will be mourning wherever Gran
VILE o. Ifaller was known. No private
citizen. occupying no official position dur
INK the many years of his life in Washing
ton. was more generally esteemed than
the aged veteran who. at the mature age
of IS years. has passed so quietly and. in
a sense so suddenly. away.
ffis death is the coming OF restfui night
upon the prolonged evening of a we'll
spent life. Since 1853. when he first came
to this Coast. Col. Haller's name was
Identified with the work Of the pioneer.
While age forbade his continuing TO bear
the physical hardships of Hfe in a new
country. he has manifested the same
spirit by being constantly engaged In the
development of resources and in extend
ing helpful hand and cheerful word to
those still struggling with the difficulties
of him who first breaks the sod and drives
the first pillow.
The old soldier lived in him to the last.
He braved misfortune until he triumphed
over 1t. and bore the honors and rewards
OF his victories with modesty and dignity.
Once In his life he was struck down by a
wrong which would have discoura ged
most men. but he persevered. aided by
many loyal friends. until the wrong was
righted and he was restored TO the position
ne had SO richly deserved.
For meritorious service and courage he
was advanced step by step from sub
ordinate Office TO that OF colonel In the
army: and by no less meritorious service
and courage he rose In the estimation of
Courteous as a gentleman OF the old
school, dignlfied by nature no less than by
the habit of command, Col. Halter was
at the same time the most approachable
and loveable of men. few months after
the great fro In Seattle. In 1889. and while
the city was yet in ashes. he was sorely
bereaved by the untlmely death of his son;
and the heart of the people went out 10
him in tokens OF general mourning which
have never been surpassed in the history
OF this city. Sorrow did not embitter his
soul. and from that day 20 the closing
hour of his life his gentleness increased
and he was greeted by all as one whose
grief was common cause.
The grand old man had rounded on,
more than the three score and ten of years
| allotted by the psaimist OF old. and this
| fate Of all was known not 90 be far dis.
tant. but the mourning for him will bs
no less poignant and his loss no less
| keenly felt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

Nothing so sensational as the speech of
the Austrian minister to Germany on
European politics has occurred since the
incident az Berlin when the late emperor
sighted the French ambassador at Ber-
lin on the memorable day from which the
Franco-German war may be dated. II Is
startling because II comes from such a
source that the English government will
be compelled 10 notice il. IL is such an
unheard of thing for an ambassador 10
express himself as Count Won scxlozyeny.
March has done that Il Is obvious he has
beoa selected To sound the note Of Euro
pesn policy. The selection OF represen
tatiye of Austria to do this is eompli-
mens 10 that country and dramatic an
noaneement that Austria Is II the league
against England.
This is the most formidable eombina.
tian the island has ever had 70 face ia its
history; and IL may well try the nerve Of
the ministry. Diplomacy has been more
than . match for England. and for tho
first time that country iinss herself ahso-
iutely without friend or afy except
bankrupt Italy and stricken Greece.
Some Of the powers engaged In this
business viii rue Il. and particularly
Austria This jealousy between GERMANY
ana Austria can never be abridged by
treaties the memory os Sadowa canno,
be oositersted ~ alternating the best friens
Austria could have. For many years Eng
land has not been on intimate terms w,,h
TIE composite empire. although there has
been no GOODNESS. II has been assumed
that the jealousy between Austria ana
Germany would always he strong enough
% make them aatsgonlssie on any aus
ton.
There NEST sse = secret agreement ha.
tween the powers as 20 the aisao<,ssor =,
territory. The atteranees az the Austrian
Ambassador, although determined ara
even AgsrssSlvs in tone. do not furni.h anv
adequate reason FOR Tire lnserventson =,
Austria on behalf o: Russia Or Cerme~r
fruaa both OF wacVn she has everythinv a
fear. ans against Eaglana. from xeo-,
SIZE has nothing 10 fear. unAoss the o.har
roNogs have offered price.
Austria has 40 interests IN ana saros
uotHins Cor the TranssAAl or any other
part oz Arrtc&- her interests IN the crt.
sas are ret to be furtherea by peace. eus
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03
NOTABLE PEOPLE.


Miss Ethel Barker has won the Gamble
ss.eo 10 the Midilesex. England. hospital
essay. entitled Some Sketches OF the
Chateau Versailles"
Mrs. George curzon spends such OF her
time as she spares from listening TO her
husbands efforts 70 answer harping aues-
tons IN Parliament on Crete az Lady
henfS SomerSecs beautitui mouse at Rel
gate, which the Curxons have taken.
An osa wea.nercock two and a half
ieet hlSn- with pewter body and a
copper tall. which Paul Revere Is said
70 nave made when ne was young man.
mas Just been taken down from the spire
OF an oId-tius Methodist church in Wa
tertcwn. Mass. II will be given 20 the
historical society OF the town.
Baron de Couberfln. who was active in
tie revival of the Olympian games. Is
try5ng 10 remove from the American mind
TIE I'M Preston that France consists only
OF Paris. He has formed society. tie
onlect CT which - TO achieve this. by
spreading throughout the United States
4 kfio&se1gs of French civilization
ssaexicG and scholarship.
Signora Toussno OF South America, who
- Undoubtedly the richest woman IN the
worfd, has just purchased new mine and
two moro ranches. Her silver and cop
Per miles are COW yielding <ltose per
asssnsn. ntr ceszi misaes yield $500 per
month her Stock fAxEs- for thorough
orr3 hoT~tss and cattle. at present bring
IN an income which exceeds that OF All
The mines puf together. II addition she
has large landed Interests and feet az
steamships During some recent legal
business s1e nSs showed herself 70 be a
most capable business woman.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

hy war. Austria proper Is mere PROV
ince. 1t has been patched up by the adj
ditson OF pYincipaiisles and a1enstS .heh
il has fair proportions: but IN the midst
Of these is set the great state OF hungary.
a,,ro., a. Ia rye a. the rest OF the empire
ara n.,arsx allan 10 the Austrtans- The
hone OF Austria lies in an EXTENSION OF
terrt.crr toward salonica. so that she
may save an outlet for the eastern part
OF the empsre as she now has IN the Adr-
attic for the western end
The DISPATCHES from London Indicate
shas {. wss suspected Austria was TO be
grvsssd into the alliance. and the news
r,.,.e-- exn-ess the belief that Count
(;oluchowssy is not such simpleton as
70 enter into an arrangement that would
make Russia mistress of Europe At that
time the interview with Scziogyeuy at
par,,n had not appeared II will create
crest excitement in England. Ii opens up
a startling programme. Turkey demand
Ing the restoration OF Egypt and backed
up by France: Russia attacking india,
Germany keeping up the night In South
Africa and Austria helping TO patrol the
Mediterranean and helping wherever
necessary. Turkey will not get Egypt.
but the hope of 1t will be SUFFICIENT to
enlist her in the general war.
The language OF the Ambassador is
carefully chosen He says that the en-
peror of Germany has taken the lead In
suggesting that joint steps be taken ito
ueufralize the danger of hostilities" in
South Africa. How are they to be neutral
ICED? Can the dangers of hostilities in
the TransvaaI be neutralized by the
dangers Of hostilities in Europe? II means
simply that Russia and Austria are in
secret accord, as to redistribution OF ter
ritory In the Balkan provinces. and that
they are playing on the vanity Of the
emperor Of Germany in order to secure
his cooperation in holding England in
check elsewhere.
Unless the Austrian ambassador has
only been put forward as a feeler. the
seriousness Of the situation cannot be ex-
aggerated 1t is the first time In a GEN.
fury, the first time since the United
States declared its independence. that Eng
land has been dictated to. Her demands
have been resisted, but she has always
been the asgressor. Now she enjoys the
novel experience of reading in foreign
newspaper that she will not be permitted
to do something she has undertaken to do.
and that '.the remonstrances of the con-
tinentaI powers will no doubt have their
effect"
Whether England backs down, or the
powers modify thAr attitude, or war fol-
lows, the incident is bound to afford one
OF the most striking and dramatic his
torical scenes OF the nineteenth century.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03
FACTS OF INTEREST.

One of the principal exports of the
Philippine islands Is hemp. In 1894 the
hemp market was valued at $'.s9S.o00 In
gold.
Berlin spent last year 5000 on street
cleaning. lighting and sprinklng; for the
police 81 5oo, 900. and for the maintenance
of the poor over g. 5oo0O.
The odor of the sweet pea Is so offensive
to flies that 1t will drive them out of the
sick room. though IL Is not usually In the
slightest degree disagreeable to the pa
tient.
Some quaint and curious toys. $500
years old, were recently found in child
grave in course of some excavations
made in an old Roman cemetery in Rhein-
hessen. Germany. Nose OF them were
made of glass.
No great tower will be provided at the
Tennessee exposition. but lovers of the
adventurous will get all the excitement
they desire out of giant see-saw with a
beam $50 feet long, piyoted IS feet above
the ground. The car at each end will
hold twenty-five people.
At recent dog show in Glasgow a
novel substitute for return checks was
used. The doorkeeper was invested
with rubber stamp, wherewith he en-
blazoned a large ..D' on the back of each
visitors right hand as he retired for re-
freshmcnts. On his return he had to
show his hand-no getting In on friends
ticket In canny Glasgow. The ID" os-
tensibly stood for DOG" also for
Drink" to which II was the passport.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

II seems that the president has decided
to appoint Judge Morrow to the place oc-
cupsed by Judge McKenna up to the time
he entered the cabinet. Mr.. Mckinley Is
very friendly with the latter and there is
no doubt he was largely governed by Nc
Kenna's advice. 1t would have been emf
nently appropriate to have appointed a
Washington jurist to the circuit judge
ship. for the Federal litigation In this state
has become not only as important as any
other on the Coast both civil and GRIM
inal. but has involved more money and
property as we'll
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

receivers IA bankruptcy received from
$ss.ps 90 $seos for their services The
corresponding offscsr. under his bin. would
receive an annual salary Of x7.se ard a
fee Of SIC for each ease. payable after the
records were returned to court. and the
clerk OF the court would receive a si9 III
ing fee. The assignee would receive per
cent commission on the frst $3.50 paid
In dividends TO creditors and a diminish
Ing percentage on higher amounts The
effect % this would be 70 stimulate as
sisnees 70 pay dividends as promptly ana
as high al possible The commission -
not immoaerate It Il not greater tnan
that usually allowed administrators. sx-
scutors and asesxnees under the laws OF
most states. bat the method Of determfn-
ing II Is an innovation and Is greatly su-
perior.
The Nelson bill axes the attorneys Zee
at a maximum OF $50 and that Of the as
slgnee at not more than s. per day. There
are two serious objections 20 this pisfi-
Those fees. Tn the administration OF isrge
estates. would not be suMlctent 70 secure
the services OF business and professional
men OF the ability required to give tne
best results. The per diem OF the as
s,rnee creates temptation to proiong
settlements. II Is TO his interest 10 spin
out the proceedings. whereas the percen-
faxe on results provided by the Torrey
bin is the best means to secure the hien-
est skill and the most expeditions settle
ments-
This feature. important though II 10.
cannot be considered as Of such general
value as the principle Of voluntary bank
ruptcy. which forms the basis OF the Mel
son bill: but the two branches are en-
tlrely distinct and II is both feasible and
wise 10 so blend the two that the Nelson
bill. 80 far as IL relates to the acts OF
bankruptcy. shall be retained. but the
practice shall be in conformity with the
Torrey ball
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

The so-called "Greek letter societies"
have started a movement to gather con-
tributions for the aid of the modern ma
tive Greeks now so sorely pressed by the
Ottoman power This is all nonsense. 1t
will be money thrown away. The ques-
ton OF differences between Turkey and
Greece. both of which are bankrupt. will
be settled by the great powers. which
hold the bonds of these two countries
and side with one or the other as politi-
cal expediency dictates. Under the cir
cumstances. to raise money for the
Greeks Is only sentimental folly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

1t is said that New York Is now agi-
tating the question of erecting a monu-
ment to Washington near that OF Grant.
and removing the remains of the father of
his country. Judging from the time re-
quired to finish the Grant mausoleum
this new idea is something that will have
10 be settled by generation yet unborn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

zone time" said the Travelled boarder.
II got showed In on the Rocky mountains
and the only thing seven OF us had for
two days 10 sustain life was half-barrel
of picked pigs feet"
You were. indeed" said the cheerful
idiot, reduced to extremities. "-Indianap-
oils Journal.
MY fsvorite march, she repeated
shyly.
yes" he said. THAT IL what I asked
you
''oh, most any old wedding march" she
answered.
Shortly thereafter arrangements were
made that viii result IN wedding march
being played little lster.-Chicago Post.
What became OF that Samuels girl
that Pottersby was flirting with last sum-
merr"
You mean the girl that Pottersby
thought he was flirting with2 She mar
ried him. London Tit-Bits.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

Most of the fauit-fnding papers of New
York state which hailed with glee what
they supposed to be the supplanting OF
Mr.. Plat by Gov. Black as a state boss
are now finding more fault with the gov
ernor than they did with his predecessor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

Evidently Brahmacharin Bobhabhikshu,
who made scene at the woman's con-
gress in San Francisco Saturday night,
doesn't like the American women. How
ever, the women will not be disturbed, az
the aforesaid Brahmacharin is probably
some tramp Hindoo working his way
fakirS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

People are generally coming TO the
opinion that the war in Europe viii be
over before Gen. Miles can get there. and
consequently II will be useless for him 10
make the trip II he is really anxious 10
observe active military operations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

Mr.. Cleveland bases his hopes upon a
true Democracy. redeemed. regenerated
and disenthrallcd.' but there win be many
convention split before IL is deter
mined what this thing is.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-03

The Tennessee exposition was success
fully opened on Saturday. King George
OF Greece had been officially invited 10 be
present. but pressing engagements pre-
vented his running over for the occasion.