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CHURCH NOTES.

Two ecclesiastical meetings, which
will be of interest to the United Presby
terians of this vicinity will be held
next month. The First Synod of
the West and the synod of Pitts
burgh will hold their annual sessions,
the former convening at Beaver Falls,
Pa, and the latter at Greensburg, Pa.
These synods, located as they are, in
the center of United Presbyterianism,
are the most important bodies of the
kind i'll connection with that denom-
ination.
Last Wednesdays session of the eighth
annual convention of the Young Peoples
Christian Union of the Butler United
Presbyterian presbytery, held in East
Unity church, Grove City. addresses
were made by j. H. Barnes, Grove City /;
Miss Flora Johnson, Butler; Rev. J. d.
Gibson, Baldwin; Mrs. J. II. Broaden,
West Sunbury; Rev. w. G. Martin,
Grove City; Miss Mabel Brown Harris
vile; Miss Agnes Brunermer, Como
quenessing; Frank Campbell, Grove
City Rev. w. J. Grimes, Connoquenes-
sing; Frank Campbell, Grove city; Rev.
w. j. Grimes, Connoquenessing; Miss
Flo Forester, Prospect; Prof. j. n.
Eakin, Eakins Corners; Rev. ii. G.
Swearinger, Allegheny. The conven-
ton closed Thursday night. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Rev J. l.. McKelvy, Harrisville; secre-
tary, Miss Florence Forester Prospect;
treasurer Miss Maude Evans, Butler;
vice presidents, Mrs. J. II. Broaden,
West Sunbury; Miss Agnes Brunermer,
Connoquenessing. and Prof. j. N.
Eakin, Eakins Corners
AT the Erie conference of the NJ E.
church the following appointments
were made for churches in this vicinity
Chicora-S. VI. Nickle.
Clintonville-H. F. Miller
Eau Claire-A. J. Rinker
Emlenton Peters.
Karns City-V. F. Denkle
North Hope-G. ID. Walker.
Parker A j. Merchant
Petrolia and Bruin-J. A. Lavery.
The Presbytery of Butler will meet in
| Scrubgrass church, Crawfords Corners
Tuesday, Sept. 81, at II am. The meet
ing will be opened with sermon by the
Moderator, Rev Mcclure of Bruin.
Besides the ordinary business there will
be discussions on Sabbath observan &C
and Systematic and Liberal Giving &c
| the Lords Cause
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Exposition Excursion via II. r..

Rate 81 80 including admission.
The Penn'a r. r. will sell excursion
tickets from Butler to Allegheny, Sept.
8, l6 - and % at Half fare with price
of admission to Exposition added.
Tickets good going only on regular
trains leaving before noon on day of
issue and good to return until the fol
lowing day inclusive
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, 1897-09-16
The Butler Business College
and School of Shorthand,

Commence its fifth year next month
This is IA thorough business training in
stitution with patronage steadily grow
ing, and is composed of n superior class
of young men and women Students
may enter at any time. Instruction
mainly individual. Visitors always
welcome Business men who require
the service of a book keeper, clerk OF
stenographer are requested to communi
cate with us by mail, or telephone, Citi-
zens 27I. Bell ia.
Further information regarding the
school, cost of tuition. rules and iegula.
tions, hours of study, etc, will be sup
piled on application. Call on or address
!. NJ. BAsHLINE, Principal.
3I9, 327, South Main St. Butler Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Fires.

R. j. Millers large barn i'll Middle
sex twp. near Glade Mills was destroy
ed by fire last Saturday night. Almost
everything in it Including $50 bushels
of oats, 40 tons of hay, implements and
a SOW and ten pigs was burned. The
Miller family knew nothing of the fire
until awakened by the neighbors. The
loss is put at 81, 500, with $500 insur-
ance in the Glade Mill Mutual
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Sporting Notes.

On Thursday, the big day of the Fair,
the Rescue Hook and Ladder Team
made an exhibition of 200 yards and put
man up 30 foot ladder in 80 1-5 sec
onds On Friday, the First Ward Hose
Team, ran 200 yards laid, and cou pled
200 feet of hose in the remarkable time
of 26 seconds. This reduced the distance
record about two seconds. The specta
tors scarcely realized how quickly the
thing was done. Both teams received
great ovations from the audiences
Baseball scores: Thursday, Butler
10, G. A. G. of Braddock 1 Ned Baldwin,
the Ex-Leaguer, pitched for c. A. G;
Friday, Butler g. G. A. G. ,; Saturday
at Mars, Butler 4. Mars TO-
The Butler Base Ball club disbanded,
last Monda y, after very successful
season.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
ACCIDENTS.

Mrs. James Sellers was knocked
down by a horse on Centre Ave, Satur-
day evening, and badly cut about the
head
Miss Jean Henry fell from the trestle
of the P, b. & L. E. at the Pittsburg
or Main street bridge, last Thursday,
and though she turned somersault in
going down, she alighted upon sand
bank and was not seriously injured.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Pants That Fit.

Made of goods that wear, and keep
their shape. We are turning them out
by the hundreds. and the values are so
far ahead of anything you ever saw, the
goods themselves SO perfect. so stylish,
SO thoroughly up to date, that much as
we may promise you will find more
when you get there
BUTLER PANTS Co.
I25 W. Jefferson St.-H block west OF
Berg's Bank.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Pittsbure Exposition.

Is now at its best. The Bellstodt-Bal-
lonherg Concert Band of Cincinnati
Will remain one week longer. 1t is pro-
nounced tile finest band in this country,
excelling Sousa's Band. p. B. & l.. L.
r. r. excursion tickets on sale Thursday
of each week, up to and including Oct.
9th.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Industrial Exposition at Pittsburg
Excursion Tickets via PennSyl-
Yania Railroad,

For the Industrial Exposition al
Pittsburg the Pennsylvania Railroad
Compauy Will sell, on September 9, -
81, and 80, excursion tickets from
stations on the Pittsburg Division and
branches, and from stations on the
Indiana Branch of the West Pennsyl
vania Division TO Pittsburg and return
at half fare with price of admission to
the Exposition added tNo ticket to be
sold for less than seventy five cents,
including admission coupons
These tickets will be good going only
on regular trains leaving stations at OF
before noon on the day of issue, and
will be good for return passage until
the following day inclusive
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Reunions.

The Sixth Heavy Artillery, will re-
une in Butler on the 23d. A large
crowd is expected from Pittsburg. All
are invited
The 11th annual state Convention of
the Christian Endeavor Societies will be
held in Easton Oct. 81
An ice cream social will be held on
the church lawn at Unionville on Friday
evening Sept. "a. Everybody invited
The Protected Home Circle will hold
district reunion and Picnic at Cascade
Park New Castle, ON Thursday Sept. %
1897, and expect to make it not only the
greatest in the history of the organiza-
tion but the grandest one ever held in
one of the most beautiful parks in West
ern Pennsylvania.
Prominent speakers will be the ora
tors of the day All sorts of amuse-
ments and good music will be on the
grounds. Excursion rates to New Cas-
tie will be 75cents round trip. All are
inyited
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

"A bed and some solid walnut furni-
ture for sale.-Inquire at this Office.
The Butler Lubricating Oil Co. has
moved back to their old stand 10 w.
Jefferson St. Steelsmith & Pattersou's
new building, where al kinds of engine,
machinery and illuminating oils of the
finest quality are kept III stock i'll the
basement, and will be delivered to any
part of the city when ordered from c. +.
McIntire, agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Grove City ColIeqe.

Grove City College opens September
ID. Catalogues and Illustrated Hand
Books cheerfully sent to any address.
Young people desiring an education
should investigate the cost and advanta-
ges of this Institution. Address the
President, ISAAC c. KETLER,
Grove City, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

T'VII1V'
played it simultaneously and it made a
decided furore that everyone remem-
bers.
The same general idea very different
ly and originally handled is to character
ize one of the most promising new ploys
of the season, Walker Whitesides pro
duction of The Man in Black.
Pr ices %, 80, 10, and 81.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

The idea of a dual
nature such as that
of DR.. Jekyll and
his evil genius, Mr..
Hyde, was not by
any means new
with Robert Louis
Stevenson, though
he gave it its most
forceful crystalliza
tion. When his
book was dramatic
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Butler Cyclers' Road Race.

The Butler Cyclers will give their
First Annual Road Race on Wednesday
Sept 30 at 300 p. NJ. to Petersville and
return. a distance of 1S miles. Two
bicycles and many other valuable prizes
are offered. Some of the best riders in
Western Penna. are entered and record
breaking time is expected. Entry
blanks can be obtained from DR.. j. E,
Faulk, president of the club.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
To The Expo. via II. n w. X. IL

On Wednesdays, Sept. IS, 22 and 90,
and Oct. 9th and I3 the +. & w will sell
three day excursion tickets TO Allegheny
from Butler at rate of 81. so which in
cludes admission TO the Exposition.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
PROSPECT ACADEMY.

Fall term of twelve weeks will begin
Tuesday, September II. Work will be
along the line of the Scientific and Col
lege Pre- paratory Courses. Tuition, s..
For further particulars address.
y. p. BIsH, Principal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
ColIeqiate Institute.

The Fall Term opens Tuesday, Sept 7.
Complete literary courses, exceptional
advantages in vocal and instrumental
music. Department of Elocution and
Physical Culture Address,
T.. L. LoUcKS, Principal,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Letters of administration on the es-
tate of Samuel Graham, decd, late of
Cranberry twp Butler 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-
thenticated for settlement to
JAMES a. MCMARLIN Admir-.
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
LOCAL AND GENERAL,

LOCAL AND GENERAL,
-Ma1 in Black.
LOG days left of 1891
Nights of wondrous beauty.
Sales in loud shirts are quiet
Timothy hay is bringing $50 ton
Calendars for 1898 are being print
Man in Black, Park Theatre, Sat
urday.
Foresighted people are buying
Christmas presents.
The mercury of late has been bob
bing around the nineties.
-Barnum ana Bailey shows in Pitts
burg, on the q and 2sth.
Tom Cochran is building a resi-
dence on Bluff St, near w. Clay
This weather is doing great busi
ness with the corn It's drying it up.
The Butler Cyclers are preparing
for "a road-race to Petersville on the 29th
F. A. Rhodes general store at Valen
cia was entered and robbed last Thurs
day night by two negroes.
Last Thursday afternoon some one
stole a pocket book and small sum OF
money from the house of l. j. McCand
less on s. Main St.
Don't shoot rabbits until Nov. Isl
and quit on Dec penalty $40 foi
each rabbit, and s2j for each ferret
found in possession of hunter.
Our grocers are paying 15c for but
ter and eggs soc for potatoes, 5Oc fol
tomatoes, 1c a pound for cabbage, zoe
dozen punches for beets, radishes and
onions &c.
The county convention of the w. G.
7. q. is being held IN Butler this week.
The general public are invited TO the
meeting in the Grace Lutheran church
this evening and in the q. p. church,
Friday evening.
Al Ziegler's tin and hardware
store at Mars was entered and burglar
lied for the second time this year. one
night lest week This time the bur
glars only wanted few revolvers
They got into the store by cutting a
panel out Of the door
In his forecast of weather for this
month Irl Hicks says: From about
the 10th to 18th expect very heavy
storms Note barometer warnings and
heed all storm approaches Look foi
very cool wave and frost with the high
barometer following tine storm area"
"A yellow Moccasin "a native ot
Florida) was killed near the FAN
Grounds last Thursday. 1t measured
feet 8 inches in length. The snake was
skinned and stuffed and will be exhibit
ed here by Mr.. Finin, the owner. II
probably escaped from some menagarie.
The town council of Mars has grant
ed the use of the streets and alleys OF
the town to Water and Light Co.
which intends securing a supply OF
water from springs and drilled wells
and pumping it to tank on Crows hill
for the use of the town, also furnishing
the town with electric light.
The woman who wishes to look hel
best should never blindly follow any
and every new caprice of fashion, but
should aim to adapt fashion to her OWL
special style and needs. The rules Of
fashion may be applicable to the mas
of women, but are not suited to all. In
many cases some prevailing style of hat
bonnet, neckwear or of dressing tn,
hair makes a lady look like freal
in show; and yet, if she exercises
individual taste and good sense, sh'
might challenge any in her circle fol
comely and attractive appearance
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Low Prices in Musical Goods.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE..

Letters of administration in the estate
of James Drill, decd, late of Jefferson
twp, Butler Co., "a, having been grant
ed 10 the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted TO said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authentica-
ted for settlement to
MRS. MARY DRILL, Adm'x,
Great Belt, Butler Co., Pa.
c. WALKER, Attorney.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

In estate of l.. +. Ganter, late of But
Ter Pa, decd, whereas letters testament
:ary have been duly issued to me, Sadie
L. Ganter, executrix of said decedenl
notice is hereby given to all parties ow
ing the estate of said decedent to cal
and settle, and, all persons having claim.
aganst the same, will please present
them dulv authenticated for payment
SADIE E. GANTER, EXT.
Butler, Pa.
5. +. and A. l.. BowsER, Att'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
State Normal School,

The State Normal School at slippery
Rock opens September 6, 1897, with in
creased facilities for work We intend
to do the best work possible in prepar
ing teachers for the common schools
Expense only $54 for sixteen weeks.
Send for catalogue
ALBERT +. MALTBY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
FRIDAY
2:1O trot, purse 5000.

In the oats race, prize 80 bus oats to
the driver who drives a horse a mile
nearest to three minutes, to go alone
without watch, Norman Bredin and
l. J Mcbride drove Il dead heat i'll
2:5S4. On the second trial Mcbride
drove in 2:494, and Bredin won in 3:0S.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Excursion TO X inzlIa Brids

On Sept p, the p * w. Ry. will run
its Fifth Annual Autumn Excursion to
Kinzua Bridg e. Special trains will
leave Butler 4:30 A. NJ. Central time.
arrive at the bridge 1915 \. NJ. Return
ing leave the bridge at 1870 p NJ,
stopping at Kane to afford passengers
an opportunity to witness the ball
game between Foxburg and Kane Clubs.
Trains will leave Kane Immediately
after the Game arrive at Butler about 8
p II, Central time
Fair for round trip 81 80.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

Every Sunday until further notice the
p. & w. will run special train to Allie
gteny and return, leaving Butler at Sis
a. m, returning arrive at Butler at 1908
D. m, Butler time. Fare for the round
trip, only Is cents.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

Job work OF all kinds done At the
CITIZEN OFFICE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Lo,n Rates To Columbus.

On account Uuiol Veteran Legion
National Encampment, Columbus, Sept.
2I-24, agents p. * w. will sell round
trip tickets Sept. 81 and - good 10 re-
turn until Sept 27, with provision for
extension oS return limit - October ? at
I cent per mile each way.
Rate from Butler via Pittsburg s.. 10.
Rate from Butler via Akron 81 IS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
OIL NOTES.
The Standard is paying so cents, this
morning

The Standard is paying go cents, this
morning
The drop of ten cents a bbl in the
market last Thursday was an unpleas-
ant surprise to the producers who were
expecting a raise, as the production of
the Fonner and other pools to the south
of us are declining.
EVANS CITY-May & Turner shot
their No 4, on the Ronemus and will
probably have q 100 Dbl well Burke
& Marshall are building a rig for their
No. O, on same farm. Eisler & Co. 4
well on the Margurger is holding up at
about 100 bbls.
BIG DEAL OFF.
A deal, involving the purchase of a
vast amount of Pennsylvania and West
Virginia producing property and unde-
veloyed territory in the two states, in
which English capital was to have beer
invested, have been quietly discussed
by the inner circle of oil men for some
time. but it is now stated upon good
authority that the deal as off A little
more than So 000,0 600 was the basis on
which the sale was to have been made
Early last spring some Pittsuag brokers,
aided by Butler and Olean talent, open
ed negotiations with English represen
tatives in London with a view to un
loading the Hartman Oil company prop
erty in West Virginia and ALCHEMY
county and the Tidal Oil company
property at Mcdonald and the hold.
ings of several other companies, in
Guiding part of the Eastern sOi
-companys property.
Sp~ until last week, satisfactory pro
gress had been made and it looked as
though nothing remained but making
out the papers and the closing up of {
few minor details. 1t is now stated
that the reason for calling a halt b,
the wouldbe purchasers is the existing
depression in the oil business. Had tn,
big deal gone through, it would hav'
absorbed the Hartman Oil company
interest, and its large production il
West Virginia. OF late this compan,
has been getting some very large well
in the Gordon sand territory north O
Warrington. 1t has been some tim
since deal in oil property of any mag
nitude has been negotiated The Stand
ard is not considering any purchase
and the brokers say will not entertain
any propositions at this time and it
next to impossible to interest outsid
capital in an investment in oil property
Those who might be induced TO par
with their holdings, fix the prices high
er than conservative investors care t
entertain
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
las. NJ. GALBREATH, Atty
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Andrew J. Sloan, late of Allegheny twp,
Butler Co. Pa, deceased, having heen
granted by the register of said county to
the undersigned, therefore all persons
knowing themselves to be indebted to
said estate are requested to make speedy
payment, and those who may have
claims against the same can present
them properly authenticated for settle
ment to
/. {. SLOAN, Executor.
Six Points p O.
Butler Co. Pa.
+. McJUNKIH, atty for executor and
estate.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTE-All advertisers intending TO make
changes in their ads. should notify Us OF
their intention TO do 50, not later tnan Nom
day morning.
Duff's College.
St Charles Hotel
Miller's Shoes.
Ruff's Shoes.
c. & rs. Carpets.
Ford City.
Administrators and Executors OF estates
can secure their receipt books at the CIII-
zen office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

Worth learning is that despite the iu-
creased cost of leather. We are selling
shoes at lower prices than ever before.
We anticipated our wants early in the
season and bought very heavy before the
advance in leather, and now we are in
shape to sell you your footwear at old
prices and some cases less.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
For SALE.

Farm for sale, near Butler, 100 acres
new bank barn, $1,000.
Inquire at this Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

TrT Pure Spring Water
IL Ice delivered to
all parts of town.
FineIce Cream, Cakes, Confectionery
and wheat and rye bread,
JOHN A. RIcHEY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
PARK THEATRE.

MAN IN BLACK Saturday Sept. 1S
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
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It's quite Il problem to please
eve:yone's taste in any line you
may select and particularly OF
jewelry, silver novelties, cut glass,
etc, but I'm sure you will find
what you want in my large stock
and at such prices that defy COM
petition. am making a spe.
cialty Of nobby and find Goods
and want your trade.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
THE RACES.

The races this year, while mostly
won in straight heats, were the best and
most interesting ever held on the home
track. The track record was broken
three times on Thursday in the free-for-
all, by r. Culver's mare, Mary Russell.
Mr. Armstrong of Alliance, O., was
the starting judge and gave general
satisfaction to the horsemen and the
grand stand The summary is as fol
lows.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

Music scholars wanted, at I2S w.
Wayne St.
The times., 1897-09-29
Opera ut the Century Mark

Manager Kingsbury last night very mod
estIy passed over a significant milestone
in the career of the Castle Square opera
Company in Washington.
Though there We're no announcements,
no blast OF trumpets. other than Duke of
Milan Wooley's and no distribution OF
souvenirs, except big bunch OF Amer
lean beauties, which went deservedly to
little Miss Golden, and stray gera mum
stem, which went TO long Mr.. Hitchcock,
the occasion marched up in mathematical
order,
1t was the century mark, the Tooth
performance of the Castle Square opera
Company in the capital. Last spring
eighty-one performances Were given, "a
flying matinee" and eight performances
a week for ten weeks. Since the opening
OF the fall season nineteen performances
have been given. Last night the house
was again packed and the audience found
much pleasure in the charming Fencing
Master.
The times., 1897-09-29
PEACE A SPANISH FICTION.
Minister Woodford Not the Author
of Certain Statements.

of Certain Statements.
The State Department utterly discrcdlts
the alleged interviews with Gen Woodford
v llich arenow appearingin in Madrid govern
ment organs These statements are be-
lieved to be inspired hy the Spanish authori-
ties FOR the purpose of calming the people
and thereby gaining further time before
agreeing TO the proposals ofthe government
II was significant that Gen. Woodford's
well known retieence bad not been changed
into y0lnbility until America had acceded
tc Spain's request not TO publish our
ministers instructions, and this agreement
has apparently been Immediately followed
up by utlerances clearly Intended for home
consumption in Spain.
1t is DECLARED positively chat these superia
lively pacific declarations have not come
directly from Gen. Woodford TO the press,
but tave been put forth by the Spanish
foreign office 10 bolster up its unstable Of
ficiai tenure with its supporters, and while
Gen Woodford's mission is declared TO Dc
OF q specific nature, the proposals he bears
are so definite and positive that the con
tigency Of tn .ir nor acceptance would pro-
yoke grave crisis
Any attempt To belttle the Importance
OF his instructions, It is asserted, would be
amusing If IL were not SO pitable.