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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-03-22
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As last spring was poor sap season,
the poorest | have known for many
years, no doubt many orchards VIII lie
idle. Owners VIII think that the de-
struction Of leaves was the cause In
many cases Of the small yield. 1t Is
true that defoliage is a serious damage
TO trees. But, irrespective Of damage
by worms, IT was a poor sap season all
the same. In those orchards where the
worms had not worked we failed TO Sc
cure one good run, and In this locality
we did not have even one first class
sap day.
In consequence Of this our market Is
empty and maple goods are high.
Now, these being the conditions and a
first class sap season being expected,
as all natural signs indicate, and as
prices will be well up, let every sugar
maker do his best in this line and trust
results, urges "A Vermont maple sugar
maker In The New England Home
stead.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-03-22
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-03-22

heart beat Of every
Young wife. Yet
often the vision IS
never realized, and
as the laughter of
infant voices floats
from without into the
childless home the
\ ewes sadden and the
Y heart grows hungry.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-03-22

The vision Of the stork IS one which
brighteus the eyes and quickens the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-03-22
Receipts and Expenditures OF
Butler Co. for the Year 1883.

Amount paid assessing. ...--
Amount paid publishing
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
OFFICERS SCHOOL ENDED.

The officers Of the First Maine regiment
held an informal meeting yesterday fore
noon in the Company A room at the
Auditorium. The gathering was more of
social nature than for business, but sug-
gestions we're offered tending toward
bringing about more uniformity in the
uniforms. For instance. some Of the men
have "1st Me" on the COLLAR, others have
"1st Maine," some have the letters In
metal, others embroidered. and SO on. 1t
is desired by the officers to do away with
this indisori inmate method and have all
alike. No definite action was taken yes
terday forenoon but 1t 10 probable that .
change will be mads soon. The mornings
meeting brought the sssslon Of the sohoal
of In struction TO q close. ,-r..'- r.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
AN UNEXPECTED PLEASURE.

There was a very pleasant gathering Of
relatives and invited guests at the resi-
denos OF ex.Marshai Hawkes. and wife
Wednesday evening, the occasion being
the third assembly of the Nunquam
Non Paratus association. During the
evening Mr.. John ID. johnson enter
tained the party with selections by his
photograph, after which the PARTY pro-
ceedsd to the dining room where fine
supper was served. While ali the men,
bers have been Interested and active,
our thanks arc especially due to Mr..
George E. Hawkes., whose perseverance
In the faos of encouragement succeeded
IN organizing this association, also to
the Clifford family, whose musical taste
and enthusiasm have contributed so
largely to the success Of the enter tain
ments. The party departed at late
hour after wishing Mr. aud Mrs. Hawkes.
many years Of happiness.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
BRIEF J0TTINGS.

After Wednesday nights concert by the
Bowdoin Gles, Mandolin and Guitar
clubs, they were entertained by Frank
l.. Rankin at his studio. Boufs refresh
ments were served and selections were
rendered by the several clubs, Mr.. Rank
In, MIR. Weloh and Mr.. Appleton. II was
q viry enjoyable occasion. Yesterday
the clubs went to Boston.
The Young Woman's Christian associ-
alton lecture by Max O'Rel netted 500,
which will be used to increase the use
fulness Of the association, which needs
only more means to till the field which
lies waiting.
The regular nesting Of the managers
Of the lem porary Home for Women and
Children was held yesterday morning at
the State W. q. 7. U.
The China Decorators held Its February
meeting with Mrs. William II. Stevens
yesterday afternoon. A committee was
appointed to revise the by -laws. Resolu-
tions were passed on the death OF Miss
Sarah A. Coolidge, who has been val
usd member since the organization,
The bird talk given at Crosby hall, Sat
urday by Miss Eya Jones. netted the
handsome sum Of so. The children
worked hard to sell tickets. They also
assisted in the programme, singing bird
songs and giving ROTATIONS about birds
In . manner cr.ditable to teacher and
pupil,
Tia tasket ball games at the Y. NJ. q.
A. Wednesday night resulted in Victories
for the Green over Orange. So to 16 and
Purple over Blue % to 10. The bowling
match sol eiuled for Friday night was
also played Wednesday night In order
that the bowleIs might gee the basket
ball game between Salem and the
Greens The result was win for the
OaioiAis by 10 points. The total score
was Officials, $50; Students, SO.
I During the month Of January the Port
land fire department. broke all records in
the city's history, responding to II bells
and go still alarms. The record for De-
cember was 10 bells and Is stills.
TIE Maine Home for FrlendIess Boys
society will meet with Mrs. III. L. Mac
Gregor, 295 Spring street, this afternoon
at 4 o'clock. A full attendance of mem
bers 10 earnestly desired.
The Open Congress Of the Church Of
the Messiah for the consideration of Ques-
tions of general interest, will hold a reg
ulsr meeting * re vestry of the church,
Friday evening, February 2, at 7.45 p. IN.
The bill for discussion will be: Re-
solved, that Great Britain is justified in
her course in the 1ransvaal. All inter
ested are invited to attend.
The X. l. club will meet with Mrs.
William Lowell, 4S State street, Monday,
February 9th.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
MRS. KILBoRN's RECEPTION.

An elegant reception WAS given yestsr-
day afternoon BY Mrs. William 1. Kill
born at her handsome home on Pine and
Brackets streets. Mrs. Kilborn was as
sisted In receiving b. Miss Mary Lisoomb.
The guests were presented In the drawing
room. which was beautifully decorated
With palms, roses and pinks the rich
Lawson and white pinks banking the
NANTES and orpsmsnting the tables and
piano. Mira Kilborn was richly attired In
black silk with white chenille trimmings;
Miss Lisoomb was charming In white
chiffon with violsts for her only orna-
ment
The dining room was In green and
white. The chandelier was wreathed In
sniiax in full bloom, which emitted
fragrance suggestive Of the delicate wild
wood twin flower. The candelabra shades
were green and gold and ropes Of smilax
were festooned about the table. Mrs Au-
austus Camplaiu served ices and Mrs.
Walter Sabin poured coffee. The assist
ants were Miss Twitohell. Miss McAlpine.
Miss Hussey, Miss Armstrong and Miss
Meloher.
On opposite sides OF the bay window In
the reception room were the punch and
tea tables, at which Mrs. Harris b. Coe
and Mrs. Philip O. Kilborn presided.
Mrs. James Kilborn. Miss Mabel Wood
and Miss Farley served the tables.
Mrs. Champlsin and Mrs. 6abin wore
black. Mis-. Champlain's gown was Of
grenadins relieved with white. Mrs. Sabin
wore handsome lace with violets.
Mrs. Coe wore q becoming white silk
muslin and Mrs. Philip Kilborn was
effectively sowned In blue and white.
The young ladies who assisted were in
light gowns
After ths reception supper was served
10 the assistants, who remained for an
evening Of whist.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
PERSONAL.

Capt John II. Lisoomb has consented
to allow his name 30 be used at the oom-
ing Republican caucus as candidate for
councilman from Ward 2.
simeon and II. Il. Bicknsll Of Cauto n
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Holt of the
Eye ami Ear infrmary for few daya
Mrs. George W. jackson OF Winthrop
srent "Wednesday and Thursday with
friends in town.
W. II. Ames OF the firm of W. II. Ames
s. Co., OF this city, will leave for Europe
the 10th on business trip.
Mrs. Charles J. Chapman gave fare
we'll dinner to Mr.. Ingrahan on Tuesday
before the Bachelors ball. Covers were
laid for u. The table Was beautifully
miniature ocean steamers, There were
toasts and stirrup cup drank in pure
Diamond island shrub. The party wsnt
from the supper to tbs ball.
Wednesday evening a reception was
given to the Bowdoin Glee club by Mrs
Chapman. which was very enjoyable, the
entire party going down to the concert
In special oars. Mrs. Seth Larrabee
and Mira Chapman ohaperoIsd the
young ladies. The decorations were In
honor Of Bowdoin and especially the class
of which her son is a member.
Mira. Kendall II. Dunbar Of Damariscot-
Ia. who has been the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. Cashier at the West End. returned
to her home yesterday.
The Wednesday club were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. 4. S. Everett Wednesday eve.
ming. at plano recital given By Mir.
Henry Humphrey. Mrs. Everett was
assisted in serving by Mrs. W. W. Cole.
The programme, which was a dainty
affair of white and gold, was embellishsd
nth appropriate quotations.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
POCKET WAS PICKED.
DIR. Bates of Yarmouth Lost Nearly
Fifty Dollars.

DIR. Bates Of Yarmouth. came to the
city Wednesday night to attend the Demo-
cratic reception at City hall. During the
evening he was in and about the common
council chamber, where the reception to
Mr.. Bryan was In progress. Suddenly he
became aware that his pocket book was
gone. He had In 1t some SO or $50 and
there Is no trace Of IL 1t IL thought tina,
1t was the work of pickpockets, for IL
coul he lost In any other way. The 20.
lice have been notified and . 10 10 hoped
that they will be able to ind the missing
caah.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
TWENTY HYDRANTS WILL BE IN
STALLED.

Mayor Robinson, Commissioner Of
Public Works Fernald. Fire Chief Ell
bridge. City Solicitor Morrill, and Messrs.
Rounds and GAtely of the Peaks Island
Water company held conference at the
mayors offioe relative to the drafting OF
the oity's contract with the water oom-
pany for twenty hydrants at an annual
rental Of 500, the order having passed the
city government some time ago.
As the result Of this conference 10 Ia
practically settled that a constant pres
sure Of forty pounds will be guaranteed
and the Installation In future years, OF as
many hydrants as the city shall require
at q distance of not less than 400 feet
apart. The contract will be drafted In
season for Its submissAl to the February
city government meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
CASH GOT FOUR MONTHS.
Ne IVES Accused OF swindiias symPa-
thetic People.

John.DsLansy was srrsisned 81 the
charging him with insoxioation. and was
given . flee of % and costs. with suspsn-
sion on the condition that he take the
pledge for one year.
The star offender wss Orlando Cash,
arraignsd On . charge Of vasrancy. He
has other names, such - Bryan and
spinner, bat this tine he was sailing un-
der the sobrsqust Of "Cssh." He 10 o
vsnsrasis and well known. local character.
The immediss cause Of OriandoIs distress
was complaint preferred 70 the polios
BY Fred L. Thompson, saying that the
respondent had endeavored to secure
money from him on the prstsxs that he
was raising funds TO bring his siok ses
horne from New York. 4 wire 10 the
place spoken Of failed 10 discover the son
or any trace Of him. Mr.. Thompson said
that ct other times during the pat few
years he had been successfully worked by
"Casb," for cash.
W. q. @. Carney also went on she Wit
nes stand In substantiation Of the story
Of Orlando's touching qualities. He had
bsen worked" and had also later dis
covered the fact. He said the last time
Orlando called on him for contributes
was when the "son" was lying GOLD In
death Of the Union station. and his be-
reaved father wantsd the whsrswith to
inter his corpse. Al that time he took the
trouble to probe The matter and found
th. storv n aalusion and N a1ars
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
ROBERT INGALLS, WILL.

IfThs will OF the late Robert Ingalls, has
been filed for probate.
He bequeAthss to his widow. Lydia A.
Ingalls,, HE houss At No. asS High street
and all It's Furnishings, all of his real es-
tate on Plum street. the income Of his in
tsrest In the bottIiDg business Of ingalls,
Bros. and all OF his personal property,
after the payment of these iegacies to his
nephew, William D. ingalls,. 5000; to bis
nephew, Robert ingalls,. $500; and to
Catherine sullivan, 800. by the with ex-
soutsd November Goth, 1895, his widow 10
named a. sxecutrix without bond.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
ADAMS BODY ExHUMEu.

Wednesday DIR. Weeks. County Attorney
Libby and Snsrin Despeaux drove 20
West Buxton and disinterIed the body Of
James I. Adams for . post mortsm sx-
animation TO ascertain the cause Of
death, permit for dislntsrment having
bean secured from the town authorities.
They found the remains In an excellent
state Of preservation and DIR. Weeks made
a VERY careful examination. While the
authorities have no information to give
at present It Is learned that DR.. Weeks
found death to bavs been caused by bleed.
ing, the main arteries In both sides OF
tbs facs having been shot away.
Details Of the shooting as yet unknown
to the public, are limited at, and 1t is said
that the Elwsli case will be highly inter-
esting If an Indictment 10 returned
against him.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02

o,k sswn some Of the ktsrrs and looked
% them. when Mr.. pesks wsst 70 the
boz shortly afssr. the d,oey isstsr was
gone, aiss another letter which bad beeu
sen there, but which was sos . dssey.
Mr.. Dsake went 10 the store Of n.
Douglass and ASKED II he had rscsivsd
the lsttsf, Int he had nsk The ether ht-
tsr was also looked for. bat the man 10
WHOM, 10 WAS addressed had not got u
by this time bath Mr.. swift and NJ.
Desks we're practically certain that
Mitchell had the lstssr In his posssssien.
The inspectors were called into Mr..
SWEETS private ofies and Mitchell was
sent for. The carrier appearsd somswhst
sstonishsd. When be was confronted
with the evidences which had bssn soeu-
N uiatsd against him. he readily admitted
his guilt. He then passed Gus some Of
thu money that had besn taken from the
deooy letter. This had been marked 90
that 10 Vas easily identified. Mitchell
was detained over night BY the isspso-
tors and In the morning was placed an
der arrest
During some time pat letters have
been missed from the route which Mitch.
ell has covered. Lsttsrs have arrived
two or three days late, and have horne
the appearance of having been opened.
The mans arrest will explain where
they had been.
The fact that he took letters from the
box OF another carrier went 10 avert sus-
picion and throw II elsewhere. 1t was
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
HAS BOUGHT LAND FOR THE
HOME

The Maine Home for Friendless Boys
has purchased an acre OF land on the old
Bailey farm, on which they intend to
build In the spring. The new place Is
just across the street from the present
quarters. The institution has reached
such proportions now that the place is
not large enough and besides that. the
lease has expired and the land will have
to be either purchased or vacated. There
is more land than is needed aud is would
take considerable expenditure to re-
model the building. so 1t was deemed ad-
visabie to buy the Bailey land and build
a new house. No definite plans have been
made yet. but an effort will be made to
raise enough money to build the house as
early as possible in the spring.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
BOARD OF TRADE.
REGULATIONS Adopted I'm Favor of n
New Government Building.

At meeting Of the Board Of Trade yes
terday afternoon the following pream le
and resolutions were sdoptedi
Whereas, The present post ofiice Blu lid
Ing In the CITY Of Por tland, Me-, 10 total
ly Inadequate for the use Of the post
office department, as at present occupied
In connection with the United States
court and Its numerous offices, which,
with the great increase OF population and
Of the postal business requires more room
to safely and conveniently handle the
heavier mails, aud to serve the greater
public needs stnoe annexation OF the city
of Deering and other suburban territory
therefore,
Resolved, that this Board of Trade re-
specially asks the members Of Congf ess
from this State to use thsir influence In
providing more suitable aud safer
quarters for the United States courts OF
this district In o building erected for its
special ufes and thereby provided for the
expansion of the oongestsd conditions ex.
istIng In the post office building now and
steadily increasingly; condition greatly
detrimental to the public service, and
which foroibly appeals for the earliest
possible reliet.
The following committee Of the board
of trade was appointed to confer with
the city government relative to observance
Of an Old Home Week in Maine: Fred e.
Roothby. CHARLES Il. Libby, Adam p.
Leighton. Brice N. Edwards, George s.
Hobbs, George g. Frye, 8. W. Thaxter,
VIM. A. Wheeler, Il. h. Hazelton, George
l. SWEET,
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

George W. Newcomb Of Bridgton to
Walter 5. Ha7en Of Bridston, for 81. n LOT
In said town.
Walter S. Hazsn to George W. New
comb of Bridgton for s., one-hslf interest
in a lot In Bridgton.
Eliza A. Jones ct ais, of Portland IL
Grace p. Peterson of Portland, for 81, a
lot and its buildings on Peaks island.
Walter S. Higgins OF Soarboro to Ed.
ward $. Higgins Of Borton, for 81, 10;
at Higgins Beach.
Benjamin Il. Bailey Of Portland to the
Maine Home for Ffiendless Boys for 81,
q lot OF lard on Forest avenue.
Jeremiah Philbrook Of Portland tc
William X. Neal OF Portland for 81, q lot
on the westerly side Of Neal street, Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
Fred G. Mitchell Was Taken Into
Custody.
Bound Over by Commits.
sioner Bradley
And Secured Bail In the Sum Of
$4,000.

Letter Carrier Fred g. Mitchell was
Wednesday night taken into custody by
the United States authorities on .
charge Of stealing money trom letter
which was entrusted TO him for delivery.
The arrest Was kept quiet until Jester
day morning when Mitchell was ar
raigusd before Commissioner Bradley.
The complaint charged Mitchell with
EN- bezzling on the Slst Of January let
ter addressed to L. NJ. Douglass. is4 Mid
die street, and containing three one dollar
billa
Hor. A. y. Moulton appeared as ooun-
sci for Mitchell and announced to Mr..
Bradley after consulting with his client,
that the plea would be not guilty and
that hearing would be waived. Mitch.
ell was then ordered to give bail in the
sum Of $1,000. Late in the afternoon
Mitchell was adm tilted 10 bail.
Fred q. Mitchell had been q lsttsr car
rier for the past 10 years or about that
period. He has been one Of the most
efficient as well as one Of the most trust
ed men on the force. He carried the
mail In the central and business PARTS Of
the city.
For some time past letters have been
missed By tho post office people and the
Inspectors. Messrs. pendleton aud Bull
man, have been trying to find out the
guilty man. They now think they have
succeeded In doing SO, though Mitchell
was one of the last that they suspected.
Postmaster SWEET and Assistant Post
master Deake were at the hearing and
each recognized in the sum Of 500 for
his appearance as . witness Ia the Unit
ed States court next Tuesday. The two
inspectors also gave the same rscog-
nizanoe
The accused man appeared to be under
considerable nervous strain yesterday
morning. He Is Q good looking man.
about 40 years of age. and no one would
think he was man who would be gull.
ty OF the serious offence with which he
10 charged. He has a wife and two chill
drep. His home Is at No. SO Beckett
street.
Yesterday afternoon Postmaster SWEET
and Assistant Postmaster Deake made
a statement Of the manner In which the
arrest was effected. 1t seems that for
some time complaints had been made at
the post Office Of letters that had disap-
pearsd In an unaooountabls way. This
sat the postmaster to looking for n
thief, and the inspectors were notified
about the matter. The inspectors came
here and went to work to ferret out the
person who was abstrsoting the letters
from the malls. Wednesday they put
dscoy letter into the mall and 1t came
into the office In the usual way from one
u the railroads. The letter was directed
TO l.. NJ. douglass, 1874 Middle street. and
IL WAS seen by Mr.. Deake very soon after
1t arrived. The letter contained three
one dollar bills, esoh one SO marked that
Il could be readily identified.
Tho letter would naturally go to the
compartment of No. 10, who delivers the
mail on Middle street, and accordingly
1t WAS put there. Mitchell Is No. s. Mr..
reske saw the letter In No. los COM
partment and kept a strict watch on 1t.
A little later he saw Mitchell enter and
60 to the compartment of No.lo. Mitchell
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
OFF FOR CONCORD.

After an sxosllsnt nights rest at the
Falmouth. Mr.. Bryan rose at an early
hour and brsskfasted with President
Barton OF the Maine Democratic olub,
Chairman Greenlsaf of the Democratic
city COMMITTEES and President 1ngraham
Of the oommittse on arrangements.
A little before 8 o'olook yesterday the
party took carriages for the Union
Station, where Mr.. Bryan and party
boarded the train for Portsmouth.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
HARBOR NOTES.
Items sfIntsrsst Picked Up Aisns the
water Front

II was . bitter cold day about the
wharvss and docks yestsrday and anairs
were rather quist. The only unusual In.
cia,ut ives the arrival Of the sulphur
steamer Cleveland, from Italy.
The steamers Asurisn Of the Leyland
line and savona Of the Thompson line,
have cleared and viii probably sail today.
The weather has he'd the eject Of dc.
laying all Of the big steamers when have
bsen bound 10 this port recently. The
same condition Of affairs exist, at Bos-
ton and New York. ~
DR.. Merrill OF the U. s. marine service
is supplying the place Of DR.. Smile on
the steamer Cambroruan while DIR. Smile
10 spending few days In Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
U. 8. DIST RIOT COURT.

Petitions In bankruptcy have been filed
BY Charlsr u. Carr. Portlandi Charles W.
Nelson. Prssque Isle; John 8. Spinusy,
Boothby; william Z. Chamberlain,
Boothbsy Hsrtor; James Irwin, Clinton
Andy X. Billipgs, Brownvills; William
Il Downs. -Dixfsid; Royal Q. Cannon.
Norway; James l.. Chapman. North
Turner.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
cASTORrA

Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years. and
The AIad yos Have dlssays Bes.gAt.
cASToRIA
Bears the signature OF cHAs. II. FLErcHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The kTad Ioa Have -fissays BoEghL
CASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yos Haze AlsoGJJ Bongh-.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
ME AND OTIS,

yhs pleasing drama. ana and Cts.
will be presented at st. Lawrencs ohepsi
next Monday evening The parts ace all
In good hands and pleasing evening 10
as sursd all who attend.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02
THE PRESS.


Has been used over Fifty Years oy millions Of
mothers for their children while Teethins.
with perfec, SUGGEST II soothes the child.
softens the gums allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates tie bowels. and ID the best
remedy for Dlarrhoea whether arising from
,eething or other causes For sale BY Drug
eists in every part OF the world. Be sure and
ASK for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup. rs cs
Q bottls
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-02

night. At o'clock this morning the
tenn psrasurs was at zero and at some To-
caiities registered Q below. The icemen
com nj aced taking ice from the river this
morning, several OF the houses starting
up the work. The Ice is from 70 10
Inches taiek and Of fine quality.