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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

The electors OF Washington township, North
precinct, at the house OF Mrs. Jane Hender-
son. at billiards
The electors of Washington township, South
precinct, n the insurance Co. office, in North
Washington.
The electors of Worth township at the
Public Hall in Mechanicsburg in said town
ship.
The electors of the borough OF Butler. Ist
ward at the Wuller Hall in said ward
2nd ward at the kohler House in said
ward
Sd ward at the Grand Jury Room in Court
House.
4th ward at Nixons Home, N McKean st,
In said ward.
5th ward at the Wick House, on n. Main
ST, in said ward.
The electors of the borough of Centreville
at the house OF Robert Ralston.
The electors of the borough of Harrisvilie
at the shop OF j. Ii. Morrison Jr. in ssid
borough.
The electors OF the borough OF Prosp ect at
the house OF SAINT. Riddle in said borough
The electors of the borough OF SaxonbrrS
at the house of Mrs. Z. !. Helmboid IN said
borough
The electors OF the borough OF West Sun
! bury al the public school house.
The electors of the borough OF Mlllerstown
at the hotel OF Jno. DOlan in said borough.
The electors Of the borough Of Petrolia at
the Council Room In said borough,
The electors OF the borough OF Fairview at
the Union Hall in said borough.
The electors of the borough of Ksrns City
at the Hose house in said Dor Iugh.
The electors of the borough OF Evans CITY
at the shop of Mickey IL West in said bor-
ough.
The electors of the borough Of Harmony
at the Office OF Il CoOvert in said borough
The electors of the borough of Zelienople
at the wagon shop of James Wallace in said
borough.
The elt etors of the borough of Mars at the
| house OF Thomas Miles in said borough.
The electors of the borough of Portersyille
at the house of E. l.. Beig hley in said boro.
The electors of the boroagh of Valencia
at the store room of Ball Il Stoup in said
| borough.
The electors of the borough of Connoque-
Messing atthe house of w Thomas in said
| borough.
Given under my hand at my Office at Butler
this 10th day of Oct, in the year of our
Lord, 1897 and in the I22nd year Of the InIe-
Pendence of the United States OF North
| America.
WILLIAM B. DODDS.
Sheriff.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

Have YOU ever calculated how
much is saved in the long run by
having your clothing made by
tailors who know their business:
You get better goods, more care
full workmanship and the fit and
style are worth a great deal.
It's satisfaction to wear first
class, well male c'othes. and then
it's economical as well. Clothes
that fit, wear longer, look better
and are more satisfactory to the
wearer. Those who wear our
garments appreciate this.
Stop and calculate. Do you
wear tailor-made clothes? In
that case you have garments that
last longer, wear better and suit
you more completely than any
other. Every garment is made in
the best style. No accidental
fits. No disgraceful effects. 1t
is cheaper to wear custom clothes
than any others Fall styles on
display.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
The Hesselgesser School.

Editor CITIZEN
Please give space in your paper for
the following report of the Hesselgesser
School, Winfield twp, for the first
month closing Friday, Oct. %
Our school during the first month
was composed of % boys, and 81 girls,
or 60 scholars in all The average at
tendance was 90.
The following scholars missed no
days during the month; Ida Hessel-
gesser, Pearl Hesselgesser, Blanche
Hesselgesser, Emma Hesselgesser,
Maud Hesselgesser, Lizzie Galbreath,
Madge Davis, Hanna Davis, Mary
Foster, Louela Todd, Maud Bricker,
Viola Bricker, Elva Monroe, Ellen
Bicker. Clara Bicker, Mabel Ewing,
Lidia Freehling, Charles Foster, Wal
ter Bicker, Merle Bricker, Charles Hes
selgesser and August Freehling.
Our boys and gifls are dnipg good
work and we hope they will continue
during the term. always bearing III
mind that the teacher cannot study fol-
them. G. NJ. GRAHAM.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Flora Items.

w H. Thompson is erecting new
residence.
G. G. Grossman is putting an addl-
ton to his house
Miss Nellie Koch is at present teach
ing music
An oil well is being drilled on the j
NJ. Thompson farm.
Miss Maud McDougall has gone tc
Evans City to learn to trim.
Mrs Marion McCurdy has just re
covered from severe attack of ty-
phoid grip.
The missionary meeting held al
Muddycreek Church on last Wednes
day was largely attended.
Mrs. Scott has taken her little
daughter Mary to the West Penn Hos
pital for surgical treatment.
The newly married couple, Mr. and
Mrs c. j. Shaffer have the best wishe:
of their many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder have re
turned from weeks visit to their sol
w. J. Snyder, of Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
AnOyatiOn For DalZell.

The Republicans of Alliance, 0; held
an enthusiastic ralley at Souerbeck :
Opera house Tuesday night. Good mu-
sic was furnished by the alliance Mi!
itary band. Hon. David Fordlng acted
as chairman, with long list of vice
presidents, embracing many of the lead
ing Republicans of Eastern STARK
county.
The speaker of the evening, Hon
John Dalzell of Pittsburg, delivered q
mastery address, exhorting Repubh
cans to see to il that the splendid begin
ing made by President McKinleys ad
mlnistration received a decisive indorse
ment in his home state. Mr.. DalZel
received great ovation at the close OF
his speech.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
IIRERTY. 4
AUDITOR GENERAL,
JURY COMMISSIONER,

JURY COMMISSIONER,
PLACES OF HOLDING THE ELECTIONS
The said elections will be held throughout
the county as follows
The electors Of Adams township, North
precinct, at the carpenter shop Of j. Smith
ut Myoma in said precinct.
The electors of Adams, soutr precinct at
Parks Mill in said precinct.
The electors of Allegheny township a. the
house of David Boozie ut Six Points in said
tow nship.
Tie electors OF Buffalo township at the
house of Thos. W. Elliott in said township.
The electors of Butler township at the
house of James Hageman in said town
ship.
The electors of Brady township at the
School house at West Liberty.
The electors Of Cleartield township at the
office OF Frank Mcbride in said township.
The electors of Clinton township at the
Hall ut Riddles Y Roads i'll said township.
The electors of Concord township, at
NJ. Cochran's new house i'll Middletown.
The electors of Clay township at the Centre
School house in said township.
The electors of Centre township at the
Centre School House, in said township.
The electors of Cherry township, North
precinct, at the Rye-hread School House, in
said precinct.
precinct, at the Gomersol School House in
said precinct.
The electors OF Connoquenessing township
Northern precinct at School house No. z, In
Whitestowp.
The electc RS of Connoquenessing township
Southern precinct at the Graham School
House No. 5.
The electors of Cranberry township at the
house of Andrew Kirshler in said township.
The electors of Donegal township at the
election house in said township.
The electors of FaiIview township at the
election house in said township on farm of
W II ii Riddle.
The electors of Forward township at the
house of Robert Ii. Brown.
The electors of Franklin township at
Mt. Chestnut Grange Hall in said township.
The electors Of Jackson township. Eastern
precinot,a ,at the house of Jno A Eichart in said
precinct.
The electors of Jackson township, West
ern precinct, at the Jarecki Mfg building
in said precinct.
The electors of jefferson township, at the
house of Morris Reighter.
The electors OF Lancaster township at the
house of @. Uhl.
The electors OF Middlesex township at the
house Of George Cooper
The electors Of Marion township at the
house of X. w. Atwell in said township.
The electors of Muddycreek township at
the house of Henry Hay in said township.
The electors of Mercer township at the
house of j. A. Galbreath in sal township.
The electors of Oakland township at the
house Of William j. Hutchinson in said town
ship.
The electors of Parker township at the
house OF Mrs Lucinda VALLEY in Martins
burg.
The electors of Penn township, North pre-
cinct, at the Opera House III Renirew.
The electors of Penn townQhip, South pre-
cinct, at the house OF II. Sutton, in said
precinct.
The electors OF Summit township at the
house of Adam Frederick.
The electors of Slipperyrock township At the
house Of Harry Aibaster in said township,
The electors of Yenango township at the
shop OF Z. 3. Taylor.
The electors Of Winfield township atGrange
Hall in said township.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Halloween.

No night IN the year is stamped by the
popular imagination with the peculiar
character OF that of October 81, which
for centuries has been known as All
Hallows Eve, OF Halloween. Just how
and when it originated is one of the un-
solvable problems, but there is little
doubt that its origin is pagan. Like
Candlemas, Lammas and May Day, 1t
has it's origin among the Druids, who
even at the time of Caesars invasion of
England taught their religion, perform
ed weird ceremonies and offered human
sacrifices in their grove temples in the
north of the island When Christian
ity triumphed in its battle against
paganism the form Of the latter did not
disappear, but many of its rites and
ceremonies, incarnated with the rel1g-
ion of Christ, were handed down as
church festivals. The four great festi-
walls of the Druids were in February,
Nav, August and November. the latter
of which is the probable origin of
Halloween. On that November festl-
val the people assembled in the sacred
grove. ut pIicsb dppcdiCu at hio oeohO
alter with three bowls before him, one
containing water from a sacred spring
one water blessed by the Arch Druid
and the other water in which he had
laved his sacred hands, and as they
passed the gait he sprinkled and
blessed them out of the bowls, the
sacredness of which depended upon the
gifts offered by the individual.
That ceremony concluded, fires were
lighted, upon which were offered hu-
man sacrifices. Then in the Goals and
ashes nuts, apples, turnips, ETC., were
roasted, and with copious draughts of
strong mead were consumed by the
edited worshipers-
In the Highlands of Scotland and in
the mountains of Wales Halloween is
still celebrated by building bonfires,
while the custom of roasting nuts and
apples and playing pranks with them
is still practiced throughout England
and this country. Many other similar
tiles to the old Druidical feast could
be enumerated in the methods now en-
ployed to celebrate the occasion.
THE registration III t.rrafef New
York indicates poll of probably $50,
900 votes. This vote is exceeded only
by the vote cast in Illinois, Indiana, New
York, Pennsylvania and Texas. The
great city will poll more votes than 3S
states in the Union.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Something About Dana.

In 1874 Mr.. Dana obtained position
under Elizur Wright on the Boston
"Chronotype, daily newspaper, and
there began his active career as jour
nalist. The "Chronotype" was great
favorite with the congregational minis
tiers of Massachusetts, and
adjoining states. Mr.. Wright
went away for few days
leaving his assistant in control Dur
ing my absence" said Mr. Wright in
speaking of it, /" The Chronotype' came
ont mighty strong editorally against
hell, to the astonishment of the sub
scribers and the CONSERVATION of the
responsible editor When got back
was obliged to write personal letter
to every Congregational minister in the
State and to many deacons explaining
that the paper had been left in charge
Of young man without mellow jour
nalistic experience. Dana always had q
weakness for giving people with fixed
convictions something new to think
about"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

THE fitness of school teachers for
their occupation is not all matter of
education. 1t is important, of course.
that teacher be thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the subject he attempt to teach,
but he must have something besides
this, lacking which, no amount of
education will fit him for the occupa-
tion of teaching. He must have enthu-
siasm for the upbuilding of humanity
and be capable of creating noble aspir-
alton in the minds of his pupils A
teacher who van do this, even though
he has only common school education
is better fitted for his business than O
man Who has taken all the degrees
that the best universities can confer
and acsp the one essential of inpart
ing hia own enthusiasm and love oi
learning to MS pupils. Teachers have
much to do in forming the character OF
children, and great care should be ex
ercised in their selection
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

ADMIRERS of the poet and editor,
Sir Edwin Arnold, another of Light
of Asia. doubtless feel romantic inter
est in his third marriage, which took
place in st. Matthias Church, London,
few days ago. His bride is Japan
ese lady, who was brought from Japan
and educated in England. Her name
was Watanaba. Back in 1891 Sir Edwin
shocked his family and friends by mar
rying according to the japanese Gus
tom, that of drinking a cup of tea to-
gether. He declared this would
be as binding as any ceremony in the
church. but the London people refused
to recognize the woman socially, so
they were forced to wed according to
English custom and law. He and
his new Light of Asia will reside at
Balton gardens, London. She is Sir
Edwin's third matrimonial undertaking.
His second wife was Boston woman.
The poet is acting upon Josh Billings
advice to young men: Marry early and
if circumstances seem to require it,
often"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
God SAVE The COMMONWEALTH.
General Election
Proclamation.

WHEREAS As by Section 10 of the Act OF
the General Assembly TO regulate the nomi-
nation and election of public officers, requir-
ing certain expenses incident thereto to be
paid 6y the several counties and furnishing
certain ofIenses in regard to such elections:
1t is made the duty of "the sheriff
of every county, at leas. ten days be-
fore any general election TO be held therein, /,
10 give notice of same By advertisements in
al least three newspapers, if there be so many
published in the county, two OF sald news
papers representing SO tar as prAcu&bie, the
political party which at the proceeding
Nov election cast the largest number OF votes
and the utltr one of said newspapers repre-
senting so tar rs practicable the political
party which a. the proceeding November
election cast the next largest number OF
votes. and in addition thereto the sheriff of
every county shall, at least ten deys before
auy general election to be held IN cities OF
the first, second and third classes give notice
by proclams ion posted up in the most con-
spicuous places in every election district IN
said tiles of the first, second and third class
and in every such proclamation or adver-
tisement shall.
|. Euumerate the officers to be elected
and give a list of all the nonina ions made
as provided in this act, and to be voted TOR
in such county. and the full text of all con-
s;itutional amendments submitted to
a vote of the people but the pro-
clamations posted in each
election district need not contain the names
of any Candidates but those to be voted for
in such district.
III. Designate the places at which the elee-
lion is to be held.
III. He shall give notice that every per
son. excepting justices of the peace, who
shall hold any office or appointment of proht
or trust uuder the government of the United
States or of this State or of any city or incor-
ported district whether a commissioned OH
Ger or otherwise, a subordinate officer or agent
WHO'S or shall be employed under the Leg
islatiye, Executive or Judiciary department
of the State or of the United States or OF any
city or incorporated district, and also that
every member of Congress and OF the state
Legislature and of the select or common
council of any city, or commissioners OF any
Incorporated 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,
snd that no inspector. in lse or other officer
of any such election shall oe eligible to any
office t. be then voted tor, except that of an
election officer.
Now. therefore, |, William 3. DJdds
High Sheriff ot the county OF Butler, state
OF Pennsylvania, d. hereby make known
aud give this public notice to the electors
of Butler county, that on the first Tuesd y
after the first Monday OF November, being
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

THE contest for Mayor of New York
is full of curious revelations, both in
side and outside that city. For exam
pie, the colored voters are reported to
be stampeding from Tracey, the Re-
publican candidate, to Van Wyck. the
Tammany Democrat Boss Platt, in
his latest pronunciamento, declares un-
qualifiedly that Gen. Tracey has won
the fight and will have an immense
plurality over his highest competitor.
Boss Croker says not q man of the lot
is really in the race except Van Wyck.
The stock brokers and gamblers have
been backing his judgement right
along at long odds, yet poll of the
stock exchange shows lange majority
of them for Low Outside sentiment re
garding this remarkable contest seems
10 be governed largely by party senti.
ment, For instance, voting contest
at cigar store in Erie Pa, shows
Tracey in the lead, the poll being as
follows: Tracy, 500; George, 5l1; Van
Wyck, 3l4; Low, 2iO; Gleason, 10
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

IT is not uncommon for people to talk
of strikes as an indication of hard
times. The opposite is the case. When
times are hopelessly bad. there are few
strikes, because men know there is no
use, and patiently wait until conditions
improve before making their demands.
Recent statistics compiled BY Labor
Commissioners Wright prove this con-
clusively.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

WELL, this is an off year, but that
should make no difference, come out
with big vote next Tuesday, Nov: 2nd
Three offices to fill, State Auditor,
State Treasurer, and Jury commission
er. Vote when you can.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
IT is generally believed that honesty

IT Is generally believed that honesty
has no existence in the field of politics
This is a grave charge against all who
enter that field, and we do not believe
that it can be sustained. An honest
man is ever honest. otherwise he must
be classed as something else. He can
not be deserving of such an honest I'll
tie if he at any time treads upon the
rights of others
1t is the arena of politics that should
produce sterling honesty, for, as politics
is a science, there can be no room there
for demagogues There are many rea-
sons why politicians should he honest,
for in their hands rest in measure the
property of the State, and their interest
in its welfare is much greater than that
associated with their individual ad-
vancement
It is unquestionably true that many
men act as though it were right to re-
sort to questionable methods to advance
party interests, while they are strictly
honest in business affairs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

THE big beer trust that is being
formed in Eastern Pennsylvania in.
ciudes breweries that, all told, are as
sessed at $500, 600 and IN this the trust
will Issue 10000, 900 in stock. The
enterprising fellows who place that stock
with the public will have abundant rea-
son to feel that prosperity has returned
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

THE survivors of the Chickamagua
Chattanooga battlefield, who fought il
Pennsylyania commands, will dedicate
the monuments erected to each com
mand at the Military Park on Novem
her 15.-These ceremonies will be at
tended by the secretary of war or g
representative. Governor Hastings
and staff. and fully 5000 survivors.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
GOOD FARM FOR SALE.

The Ford farm in Donegal twp, near
| Millerstown is for sale II contains
about $50 acres, is we'll watered and in
| good condition. For terms inquire At
| this Office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

THE Luetgert trial has very seriously
damaged the sausage business of Chica-
GO People generally are olamoring
for home made sausage.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

Did YOU hear that our Burgess thinks
of resigning.
Mrs. Giyern is much better and as
soon as able to be moved will be taken
| to her old home in Kansas Where tbs
hoped that she will fully recover her
health.
Don't forget the dance to be given
on Friday evening, Oct. Goth in Saxon
burg Opera House.
English service will be held in the
German Church next Sunday evening,
7:30 Everyone cordially invited.
The wells are all going dry, and the
stock is suffering in consequence.
Johnnie Helmbold was in Pittsburg
and West Newton, early this week.
J.D. Wilson and L. A. Helmbold
were in Butler last Monday
DIR. J. H. King is well pleased with
the practice he has regained since his
return to Saxonburg.
Don't forget that next Tuesday is
election day, and every citizen should
go to the polls.
Mrs Lasher is very much improved
and if the nice weather continues. Will
soon be able to leave the house.
The doctors have full control over all
sickness in town and say there is no
cause for alarm.
Frank Anderson will remove TO the
Mrs. Seigel property.
Anyone desiring to rent good black
smith shop, with small dwelling house
connected, can hear of a good bargain
by addressing The CITIZEN, Butler,
Pa.
Dave Sterling and family will move
to Glade Mills about Nov. 1st
Tom Frazier will move his family to
Butler about Nov. 1st. Say Tom what
will the party do without you.
Paul Smith OF Jefferson Centre is
around ceiling patented quilting
frame. The ladies say>it is first class
labor saving article and well worth the
price asked.
John Krumpe and family were yisi-
tors to Butler last Monday.
EVEN Spanish paltering has it's linn
its, and Sagasta's cabinet has finally
come to point of declaring itself in
reply to this governments note of in
auiry as to the outlook for winding up
the war in Cuba. AS was foreshadowed
from the outside of this little diplo-
matte passage between the two coun-
tries, the substance of the answer is
that Spain insists ON attending to her
own affairs. coupled with the sugges-
tion that the United States government
will do well to follow her example 1t
is added that so far as American inter
ests are concerned they would not have
suffered as they have if the fillibuster
had been repassed as this country was
bound in law and logic to repress him,
thus enabling the Madrid government
to crush an unaided rebellion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
SaxOnburg Sayings.

THE Luetgert Jury could not agree
g to 8 and was discharged, Tuesday
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
ALL WOOL DRESS GOODS.
rs, 35 45C

neat woolens-not clumsy
thread in them-miXtures and
choice serviceable goods that will
surprise anybody who thinks
America can't make nice Dress
Goods. We're making a feature
of nice goods at moderate price
extra values for little money
making it pay you to buy here
that way-these goods at the
prices will show it.
So will the large aSsortmentS at
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
End Day Of November, 1897,

And as required by the Act of As
sembly, the following is list of the
parties and nominees: