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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
VEsTIBULES FOR STREET CARS
House Committee Today Recommends
the Passage of the Measure.

The house railroad committee today
recommended for passage the bill to
compel street car companies to equip
cars with vestibules.
The bill preventing blacklisting by
railroads or other corporations, and
providing penalties therefor, was also
recommended for passage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
silk Weavers Strike.

Paterson, N. J., Jan. 2S.-The Phoenix
mills We're shut down today owing to a
strike by $50 broad silk weavers. The
mills employed $50 operatives. This is
the first strike in the Phoenix mills for
20 years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
LIEUT.. GOV. HARVEY ILL.
Is Taken to His Home in a Carriage
Today

Lieutenant Governor Harvey was ia
ken severely i'll in his room at the SEN
ate chamber this afternoon, and was
compelled to be taken in a hack to his
home. Mr.. Harvey is suffering from
bronchial trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
Oppose the Police Board.

At a meeting of the house committee
on cities of the first class today it was
mittee are pledged to support a bill to
repeal the metropolitan police law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
= Yacht Is Sunk at New Orleans

New Orleans, Jan. 2S.-The steam
yacht Argo and steamship Albert Du-
mois collided in the river this morning
al II 80 o'clock near quarantine, sink
ing the Argo. Two reporters of the
Picayune, hester and BIessins, are
missing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
Mr.. GAGE Reaches Canton.

Canton, O., Jan. 2S.-Hon Lyman j.
Gage of Chicago arrived here on the
2:30 train from Chicago and went direct
to the Mckinley residence where he is
now in conference with Major McKin-
lev
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28

home happy by its smiles. And to think
1T might have been saved had the par
ents only kept in the house One Minute
Cough Cure, the infallibIe remedy for
Group. c. w. StansfeId, 632 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
Billet Pool to be Dissolved.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan 2S-The commit
tee appointed by the American Bes-
semer association better known as the
steel billet pool to bring about concilfa-
ton among the members has prepared
a report This will be presented at a
meeting of the pool to be held in this
city tomorrow.A member of the combi-
nation who was spoken to said he had
no doubt that the billet pool will he
formally dissolved at the meeting to-
morrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
DAUGHTERS of the Revolution.

The monthly meeting of the Topeka
Daughters of the American Revolution
has been postponed until Friday, Feb
ruary 5th. when it will be held at Mrs.
N. f. Handy'S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28

the legislature and their relatives from
being appointed to state offices.
The committee also reported adverse
ly upon the bill to purchase the Pawnee
village in Republic county for use as
public park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28
Foreman is Confirmed.

Washington, Jan. 2S-Foreman has
been confirmed as commissioner of in
ternal revenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28

If the care of the hair were made a
part of a lady's education, we should
not see 50 many gray heads, and the
use of Halls Hair Remover would be
unnecessarye
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-28

CContinued en- Sixth page.1
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
Satisfied With Showaltef.

While Lawrence county is disappoint-
cd over the defeat of Mr. Phillips, none
of this chagrin will initiate against DR..
Showalter's candidacy. 1t has been ten
years since Butler county has possessed
a candidate in Congress, and Lawrence,
Mercer and Beaver have had members
there since that time, and therefore il
is Buffers turn. Viewing it in the light
of rotation, she is in every way entitled
to it, and DIR. Showalter should and will
receive the hearty support of the Re
publicans of Lawrence county. He is a
man eminently qualified for the posi-
tion, and good sound Republicans of the
stripe of Dr. Showalter are as much
needed in Congress to-day as they ever
were. No internal dissensions in Law
renee county will in any way affect the
vote given him.-New Castle News.
Fortunately the Republican party
has no lack of men who are capable
and willing-to serve their country in
the halls of Congress, and in Mr. Show
alter the district will have representa-
tive who will be an honor and credit
to it, Being the nominee of the con-
vention. he is entitled to and will re
ceive the loyal support of Lawrence
county Republicans. He no longer
belongs to Butler county, but is citi-
zen of the Twenty fifth Congressional
District, and as such is entitled to the
full Republican vote of the district.
New Castle Courant- Guardian.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
POLITICAL NOTES

The following from the Harrisburg
correspondence of the P1ttsburg Dls-
patch regarding the next state conven-
ton is amusing:
Another surprise IS Butter county
1t is understood the three delegates VIII
train on the Quay side. Butler Repuph-
cans have been offish for several years,
but the nomination of ex-senator Sno-
walter for Congress has put the workers
in a good humor, and the past is LOT
given
The Quay people were showed under
in Lycoming county last Saturday.
The returns from Al precincts up TO ~
o'clock showed that the Wanamaker
delegates were elected in 81 districts,
they have carried every city and
borough
The senatorial contest in Kentucky
is conceded to be one of the most dis
graceful that ever occurred within
many wears. Governor Bradley refused
to call the legislature together until he
was assured that he could control the
situation, defeat DR. Hunter. who is the
almost unanimous choice of the Rep
ublicans, force the selection of himself
or of another Republican than DR.
Hunter, or, if not that accomplish the
election of Democrat or prevent an
election altogether. Unable longer to
resist the pressure in favor of conven-
ing the Legislature, and feeling that he
had things within his grasp, he issued
the call for an extra session. For two
months or more the balloting has been
in progress Hunter has frequently
had within two votes of sufficient
number to elect him. and yet the
coalition of Bradley Republicans and
Democrats has been strong enough to
prevent a choice
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
TURN OUT. TURN OUT.

Now that our county has received a
district nomination for Congress let all
Republicans turn out to the polls on
next Tuesday and show our apprecla-
tion of the honor conferred upon our
county. This is due to ourselves as well
a. to DIR. Showalter, the candidate nom
mated.
OF course full vote cannot be polled
but let Butler county-the home of our
candidate-do her full share in giving
the majority necessary to elect There
cannot be any doubt as to the result
DIR Showalter will be elected, but But
Ter county should not be behind but
rather lead the other counties in the
turn out to the polls-n ext Tuesday
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
Neiohborhood Notes

\ New Castle man attended the re-
vival meetings. accumulated some
goodness. told his neighbor OF stealing
his chickens and paid for them.
While John Peterson and his son
We're engaged III digging a drain at Tur-
tlestown, Pa, the son struck a can of
nitro giycerine with his pick. causing
it to explode with terrific report. The
son was blown 20 atoms. only piece of
his skull being fonnd. The Father liv-
ed for ffteed minutes, although terri
bly, mangled How the can came TO be
in the drain l. a mystery.
Annie. the 6-year-old daughter of
William Delcamp. of Reading. Pa,
has been dangerously i'll becaus she
jumped the rope 53 times without stop
ping. ten days ago, and sprained her
self internally
Diphtheritic sore throat Is epidemic
among the horses in Chester county.
and a great many cases are under the
treatment OF the veterinary surgeons. .-
The disease has spread 10 the country
districts, but only horses have been eff
fected. The epidemic has not been at
tended with many fatalities.
The Bethlehem Iron Company made
q shipment lately for the United States
Government to Sandy Hook of twenty
four cannon loaded on twenty fiat cars.
The shipment was made up principally
Of eight and ten inch guns being finish
ed complete. ready for mounting on
their carriages.
Many owners Of buildings destroyed
by the fire at Cambridge say they will
at once begin to rebuild. one of the
finest buildings swept away was the
handsome new Cambridge House,
which cost $50. 600 The proprietors,
Haggerty a White, say they will begin
the erection of a new hotel probably on
the plans Of the one destroyed, immedi-
ately The house contained about six
ty guests when the fire started, all of
whom saved their baggage.
Isaac Sheppard. colored man who
was working on the tuunel near Brim-
stone Corners, was arrested. Tuesday,
for murder committed in Chicago,
Robert Elliott. of Fast Brady a
brakeman on the Valley fell between
the cars, Tuesday and was cut to
pieces.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
China's New Minister.

Never has Chinese Minister to the
United States got so great reception
as was given to Wo Ting Fang. who ar
rived at San Fransisco last Sunday
night with suite of twenty four of
ficials on the steamer Gaelic. The
party were not landed till next morn
ing when they were driven to the Occi-
dental Hotel, over which the yellow
dragon flag was flying.
Minister Wo is q tall man with an
intellectual face and a scholarly look
that is increased by wearing glasses.
His manner is courtly and az he speaks
perfect English hewill be at home in
diplomatic circles He is a Cantonese,
of a distinguished family, and received
his English education at Oxford Uni
versity.
Soon after he reached the hotel eigh-
tT carriages arrived containing 400 of
.he most prominent local Chinese, all
arrayed in blue, purple and salmon-col
ored silk mandarin dresses. For three
hours the Minister and his suite receiv
ed the salutations of the visitors, all
kowtowing and going through the ell
aborate etiquette prescribed.
Then the Minister received reporters
and correspondents. He was very willy
and diplomatic in his answers to in
quiries, but he admitted that he would
remain in San Francisco several DAYS
and settle the trouble between the See
Yups and Sam Yups, which has been
referred to his predecessor at Washing
ton. His secretary, Yo How, who is
his brother-in-law, will be left there as
Consul General at San Fransisco. Yo-
How also speaks English well, and.
though he belongs to the Sam Yup
society, he said this would not influence
him in dealing with any future troub-
les
Minister Wo said he had made
careful study of the problem of Chinese
immigration. He passed through Cali
fornia in 1877, when Kearneyism was
at its height and meetings on the his
toric sand lots were held nightly He
said he had devised plan by which the
immigration of his countrymen might
be regulated, and to which this Govern
ment would probably agree He did
not believe it was right or just to either
country that Chinese should be barred
out entirely as at present, for properly
regulated Chinese immigration would
be as valuable to this country as any
other
Among the Minister'S suite is Ii
Chang Hsui, nephew of Ii Hung Chang
He will have an important post, either
at Washington or London. His wife is
one of the most beautiful Chinese wo-
men ever seen here. Minister Wos
wife is also beautiful woman who is
nsed to European ways
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

Congress and of the State Legislature
and of the select or common council Of
any city. or commissioners of any in
corporated district is. by law, incapable
of holding or exercising at the same
time the office or appointment of Judge.
inspector or clerk Of any election Of this
Commonwealth, and that no inspector.
Judge or other officer of any such cleo
tion shall be eligible to any office TO be
then voted for, except that of an cleo
tion officer
Given under my hand at my Office at
Butler this 3lst day of March. in the
year of our Lord 1897. and in the l2lst
year of the Independence of the United
States of North America.
WILLIAM b. DODDS.
Sheriff of Butler County.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

An unusual feature in politics is the
number of ministers of the gospel who
are applicants for appointments under
the present Administration. This part
of Pennsylvania furnishes a number Of
aspirants. Rev DR. n. II. Holmes. of
Beaver, is an applicant fof the position
of Minister to Denmark, his native
country; Rev. Samuel A. Smith, Of
Cambridge Springs, asks for the consul
ship mt Glasgow, Scotland, and Rev. s.
ID. Hutsinpillar, Of Erie, is after simi-
lar appointment in the foreign service.
The President has appointed ex Vice
President A. f. Stevenson, Senator.
+. o. Wolcott and Gen G. J. Paine
Commissioners to an international
monetary conference.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

Report of Mitchell School No, /, for
the last month of the term ending
April eth. The following pupils " ere
not absent one day this term: Katie
Sherman, Alice Oesterling, and Flor
ence Sherman The following have not
been absent one day this month: Ger
trnde Oesterling, Katie Sherman, Alice
Oesterling, Florence Sherman Annie
Thomer, Florence Oesterling, Carrie
Oesterling, Ben Sherman, Frank
Thomer, Peter Thomer, Gilbert Sher-
man and Daniel Oesterling.
The average attendance of male pu-
pills during the term was IA, females l6.
Average per cent, males 80; females 81.
The School closed with a picnic and a
program was rendered by the school in
the afternoon A large crowd was
present, considering the weather, and
a very enjoyable time was spent by all
JENNIE G.. WILES,
Teacher.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
Butler S Boom.

Butler is apparently in its hey day.
All its people are benefited, directly
or indirectly, by the oil business.
We don't believe there Is a town IN
PENNSYLVANIA in which the people seem
more prosperous and in better circum-
stances than in our own Butler. We
venture that we have less real poverty
here than has any other town of equal
size in the state But II the oil pro
duction of the surrounding regions ever
becomes exhausted. Butler Will receive
an awful backset. And there Is pos
sibility and probability that the oil pro
duction viii play out Then where Will
Butler be- OF what use will our fine
big business buildings be if there Is no
business 10 transact in themZ
In order TO secure the town s prosperity
and business for all times we must nave
more manufactures. This seems to US
the proper way 10 invest surplus oil
earnings. What the use in trying to
induce outsiders 10 come IL and build
AID run factories. Why not do 1t our
selves? Plenty of able business men IN
Butler who have been fortunate in oil
have the time. talent. and capital nee
essary for new industries Why not
decide which would be most preferable
and then 90 at it. Go at it to win. No
one will ever help Butler, if Butler
don't help itself. New works, of what
ever sort you desire to go at. backed by
home labor mean permanent security
to Buffers prosperity h
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
School Reports.

Report of the Bloomfield School No,
:, Lancaster twp. For the the sixth
month ending April 9Th Number of
pupils enrolled during month 20. Ma
les, 12; females, IA Average attend
ance during month %. Per cent of at
tendance during month, males 80; fe-
males SO. School closed with a picnic
which was well attended by the young
people of the neighborhood After din
ner a program was rendered by the
school which was appreciated by all
present. The remainder of the day
was spent in various amusements and
all returned to their homes feeling the
day had been well spent.
EDITH L. WnES
Teacher
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

that object in view will receive my
hearty support.
With the profound belief that sush
a contamination viii be brought about
at no distant day. and with renewed
thanks for the compliment you have
paid me in suggesting my candidacy
for the Office in question. I am.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) JOHN WANAMAKER-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
DEATHS.

FALKNER her home in Buffalo
twp, Mrs John Falkner April 8, 1897,
aged 50 years.
GRIESBACH-At her home in Evans
City, April 8, 1897, Anna, daughter of
Gust Griesbach, aged II years.
FREELING AT her home in Winfield
twp, April 6, 1897, Edith, wife of
Casper Freehling, aged about 81
years.
SLEPPY-At the home of her son VIII
on ~ Main St, Butler, Pa, April u,
1897, Mrs. Susan Sleppy, aged 60
years.
HUTCHINSON At her home in Cherry
Twp, April a, 1891, Margaret wife
of Kimes Hutchison, in her 55th
wear
OTTO-At the home of her daughter,
Mrs f. j. Streeter, in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma Territory, on Wednesday,
april :, 1897. Mrs. Agnes y. Otto,
widow of the late Christian Otto, of
this place. aged 50 years, 3 months
and 21 days.
Mrs. Otto was born in the city of New
York. was married there and with her
husband, the late Christian Otto, came
to Butler about 90 years ago, where she
lived until some three or four years ago,
when she went to visit one of her
daughters, Mrs. Streeter, living in
Oklahoma, and where she died. Her
remains were brought TO this place and
on Monday last were laid to rest in the
South cemetery, alongside of those of
her husband, who preceded her about
six years Mrs Otto was a woman who
commanded the respect and esteem of
this whole community. She was amia-
bic, benevolent and charitable. As
member of the English Lutheran
Church of this place her good works and
liberal gifts win be kindly remembered.
In person she was stately and dignified.
She was the mother of ten children, five
of whom survive her, to-wit: Mrs. John
r. Myers, at whose house on West
CunninghamSt. the funeral services were
held; Mr. William Otto of this place,
Mr.. ] ohm b Otto of Okla. Mrs. Dav-
id H. Mackey of Colorado and Mrs. E.
J. Streeter of Oklahoma. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev. ID.
Luther Roth of the English Lutheran
Church of this place. And thus mas
passedaway another of our Oldest citi-
zens and woman whose memory Is
Justly entitled to the kind remembrance
of all who knew her
OBITUARY NOTES.
W., To,,Iop May-or Of patrCIia obCut
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

A CONGRESSMAN is to be elected at
a special election next Tuesday. Tins
is n strong Republican district, but Ke-
publicans should not be too confident of
their strength Go to the polls on Tues
Iar
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

SYLVESTER F. ScovEL, the Cleve-
land man who gained renown in Cuba
now proposes to go to the Isle of Crete
and let the murderous Turks and the
Cretan insurgents get chance at MS
hide
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

A New York girl sold the middle
finger of her left hand TO another wo-
man for $500. 1t was cut off Monday
and grated on the other woman's hand.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
SILKS
25, 35, so, 75c and $1.00

800 different pieces designs and col
orings that show an artists touch
splendid for full gowns and waists.
In the interest of your pocketbook
have Us send you samples of these; then
you can measure accurately, the length
and breadth of the advantages we offer,
and decide whether you'll save most
money by buying here We want to
show you by the most thorough test
possible, how determined we are to get
your orders on merit-and we think
ual to win us the preference
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

THE ONLY way to lose our candidate
for Congress would be for the Repubi-
cans to stay at home and not go to the
election on next Tuesday, April 20. So
turn out and elect the Republican can
didate, DR. Showalter.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

LET NOT the Republicans of this
county be taken by surprise, but 20 to
the special election next Tuesday, and
help send n Republican to Congress.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

THE tobacco trust has started on a
new tack. AS the result of legislation
in many states, the factors agreement
is to be abandoned and a system of
donations" of goods or money substi-
tinted
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

WE are again requested 10 state that
airy will hold the election Of April Goth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
OBITUARY NOTES.

VIM. Jordan, Mayor of Petrolia about
twenty years ago, died at his home in
Harrisburg yesterday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

BEAVER, Butler, Lawrence and Mer-
Ger are Republican counties, but still
this district lost Congressman on one
occasion. Don't let the like happen
now. Republicans, go to the polls on
next Tuesday
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
sYLNANIA [EXECUTIvE DE
PARTMENT.


sYLNANIA. [EXECUTIvE De
PARTMENT
To William b. Dodds. Esquire. High sheriff
OF the County of Butler, Sends Greeting:
WHEREAS. In consequence of the
death of Hon. James j. Davidson. who
was elected a member of the Fifty fifth
Congress from the Twenty fifth Con-
gressiOnal District of this Common
wealth, comprised of the counties of
Mercer. Lawrence Beaver and Butler
a vacancy will exist in the representa-
ton of the State in the House of Repre-
sentatives OF the United States, and
WHEREAS. An ex xtraordinary session
of Congress has been called by the
President of the United States to meet
at Washington on the 18th day of
March. 1891
Now. THEREFORE,. |. Daniel II. Hast
ings. Governor of said Commonwealth,
in pursuance of the provisions of the
Constitution of the United States and
of an act of the General Assembly of
this Commonwealth. entitled, An act
relating 70 the elections of this Common
wealth. approved the second day OF
July. Ammo Domini one thousand eight
hundred and thirty nine, have issued
this writ commanding you. the said
William 3. Dodds, Esquire, High
Sheriff as aforesaid, to hold a special
election in Butler county ON Tuesday,
the twentieth day of April Ammo
Domini one thousand eight hundred
and ninety for the election of
representative of the people of this
Commonwealth in the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Congress of the United
States to fill the vacancy as aforesaid,
and YOU are hereby required and en-
Joined to give the lawful notice and
cause to be held and conducted the said
special election and make return thereof
in manner and form as by law is direct
ed and required.
Given under my hand and the treat
Seal of the State at the city of Harris
burg this ninth day of March, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety seven, and of the
Commonwealth the 12lst
DANIEL II. HASTINGS.
By the Governor:
FRANK RFFDFR
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-04-15

NO. 2l-ready about April 10-wil
be one of the largest and most complete
mail order guides we've ever published
over $50 pages in the book-prices of
everything we sell-pictures of the
goods on almost every page-every sug-
gestion and bit of information that will
help make buying here satisfactory and
profitable to you, no matter where you
live. Send your address and we'll mail
you a copy free, postpaid
SILKS
The choicest wash silks we ever of
fered at such prices
New Crystal Cord Silks, Soc
Genuine Habutai Wash Silks, 35c-
best wash silks made
Kaiki Silks, 25c-in handsome stripes
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New Foulard and India Silks,