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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
TIMELY TOPICS

Opening of the new laces and dress trimmings at Curran's. The new va riety is noted for it's simplicity and ele- gance.
 Nancy Dodge has several new dresses this spring: dainty styles, kid and patent colt. Best $3 shoe to be found
 The Public market will give $5 worth of trading stamps this week with $2 order.
 Such shoe sale may never occur again as the alteration sale now on at the Boston Family shoe store.
 W. F. Jarrett has one-famiIy house with large lot on Johnson avenue, for $2,OOO.
 Read J. c. Jackie & Sons ad to-day about girls and boys shoes during their big shoe sale.
 One-half off on all clothing bought from Manhattan Cloak Go, room 8, tPrichard building, up stairs.
 Holczer will place 5000 pairs of shoes and rubbers on sale tomorrow. Look out for bargains.
 Legs lamb will be 12c pound. fore quarters 6. chops 1Oc tomorrow at Castles: fresh eggs 15c.
 l.. Trudell. the furlier, will store your furs and insure them at a slight cost.
 Cut prices in upholstery goods at Miller X Peck's. Draperies, lace cur tains, pillow tops. etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
BRooKLYN BRIEFS

-Lenten devotions will be held at St Patrick's church tonight at 7:30.
 --The work on the new fire engine house on Washington avenue is rapid ly nearing completion. The second story is finished.
 One or two windows of Bank street car were broken by stones last night. The motorman is said to have fourished a revolver.
 When you are in need of tooth brush go to A. 0. Walker. the drug gist. He has just received a large as- sortment direct from the factory. Each one is guaranteed perfect and range in price from 1oc to 40c. Don't forget you can have your money back if you are not satisfied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
NEW CURATE FOR ST PATRICK's.
Rev Father Sheehan of East Hartford

Rev Father Sheehan of East Hartford
 Expected Tomorrow.
 As published exclusively in last evenings Democrat, the Rev Francis A. Jordan, one of the assistant priests at St Patricks church for the past few years, has been transferred to St Joseph's cathedral parish, Hartford Father Jordan left for the scene of his labors this afternoon. He will be suc- ceeded by the Rev John Sheehan of East Hartford who is expected to ar rive here tomorrow.
 The Rev Francis A. Jordan was born in New York. Tn his early boyho0d his family removed to Bristol, this state, and there he received the early part of his education. He gained his classical education in St Michaels college, To- ronto, Can, and in a private academy in Petersborough, Gan. He received his philosophy and theology at Sr Mary's seminary, Baltimore, Md, and was ordered to priesthood by Cardinal Gibbons, on December 8, 1897 Soon after his ordination he received tenn porary appointment to the church of the Sacred Heart, New Haven, taking the place of the Rev Father McKeon, who was then absent. His first per- manent appointment was to St Pat rick's this city, as assistant to the Rev Father Gleeson. He received his ap- pointment on April IS, 1897, and has off1ciated here since.
 During the six years in which he has labored in this city, Father Jordan has been noted as hard, earnest worker, energetic in performing the duties of a priest. He has made innumerable friends not only among the parishion- CTS of St Patrick's church, but among people throughout the city, irrespective of class and creed. The news of his transfer was received with much regret by nis many friends and acquaintances in this city While at. St Patrick's church he organized the Boys sanctu- ary choir of about 100 voices which has gained we'll established reputa- ton in this city and throughout the state.
 The Rev Father Sheehan, who will succeed Father Jordan, is highly re garded by the people in East Hartford and by the priests throughout the dio- cese. He is of very pleasing dispo- sition and has faculty of making and retaining many friends. He was or dained at St Bonaventure's college, Allegany. N Y. about seven years ago at the same time that the Rev Father Sullivan of St Patrick's church was ordained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
.t,,, rron.ns erace,aaa wreeix.

ELIZABETH, N. J., March S.-Ihe county grand jury reconvened during the day and continued its inquiry into the wreck on the New Jersey Central railroad near Westfield on Jan 27. ~ number of engineers and firenen, for merly in charge of engine No. 27 of tue Philadelphia and Reading train, which crashed into the Easton local, gave evl~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03

President Signs Important BiIls.
 WASHINGTON, March 3.-The pres dent has signed the army appropria- sion and the Philippine coinage bills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
Good Judges

Say that Dr Scales ton Pills are excelled by none. Bottles of 25 pills are 10c and of 100 pills 25c, Fitzpatrick's Pharmacy East Main and Wall streets. Telephone 63-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
A. F. COWL-RS.
NOTION SALE.

One Card Bone Hair Pins at 7c a card One Box Wedge Pants Buttons at 7c q box One Pair Ladies' Side Combs at 7c d pair 800 Yards Spool Cotton, No 50, white, at 5c spool POO Yards Linen Thread, black, at oy.4E. 5c 8 spool One Paper of Pins, full count, at Sc a paper One Dozen Wash Buttons, colors red, blue and brown, at Be dozen Che Dozen Collar Buttons at
 Sc a dozen One Set of Plated Collar Buttons, at Sc set
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
Experience
 IS WORTH WHILE

An inexperienced paper work is never satis- factory. Paper-hanging seems like simple work, but just try your hand at it and you will find that it is not so easy as 1t looks. We furnish experi- enced, capable men, and we guarantee their work to be satisfactory in every respect.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
R-R-TIME-TABLES
IL ~ o RR

Time table effective MAY Il. 1870. Eastern standard
Time
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Tour to the Pacific Coast.

On account of the National Encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie at San Francisco Cal. August II to
%, the Pennsylvania K. r. Co. offers a
personallycouducted tour to the Pacific
Coast at remarkably low rates.
Tour will leave New York, Philadel-
phia. and other points on the p. Il. r..
east of Pittsburg. Thursday, August o,
by special train of the highest grade
Pullman equipment. An entire day
will be spent at the Grand Canyon of
Arizona, two days at Los Angeles, and
visits of half day or more at Pasadena
Santa Barbara, Del Monte and San
Jose Three days will be spent in San
Francisco during the Encampment. A
day will he spent in Portland on the
return trip and complete tour of the
Yellowstone Park. covering six days,
returning directly to destination via
Billings and Chicago, and arriving
Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia,
and New York August 81.
Round trip rate, covering all expen-
ses for twenty-six days, except three
days spent in San Francisco, $215; two
in one berth, 5000 each.
Round-trip rate, covering all expen-
ses to Los Angeles. including trapspor-
tation. meals in dining car. and visits to
Grand Canyon and Pasadena. and trans
portstion only through California and
returning to the east by October Is, via
any direct route, including authorized
stopovers, sl15 two in one berth ,$105
each. Returning via Portland S1l ad-
ditional will be charged.
Rates from Pittsburg will be five dol
lars less in each case
For full information apply to Ticket
Agents. or Geo. w. Boyd, General Pass
eDger Agent. Broad Street Station
Philadelphia, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Excursions to Atlantic City.

July IS, and 80, August 13 and 81
and September 10 are the dates of the
p. r. r. annual low rate excursions for
1908 to Atlantic city, Cape May, Ocean
City. Sea Isle City, Avalon, Anglesa,
Wildwood, Holly Beach n. j.. Reho-
both, Del. or Ocean City, Md.
Tickets good to return within sixteen
days, including date of excursion.
A special train of Pullman parlor
cars and day coaches will leave Pitts
burg on above mentioned date at 55
A. NJ, arriving at Altoona Il. Is p. NJ
where stop for dinner will be made rea-
ching Philadelphia 6.25 p NJ. in time
for supper, and ARRIVING Atlantic City
via the Delaware River Bridge Route,
the only all-rail line at s 80 p. NJ. Pass
engers may also spend the night in
Philadelphia, and proceed to the shore
by any regular train from Market
Street Wharf or Broad Street Station on
on the following day
Passengers for points other than At
lantic City will spend the night in Phil
adelphia, and use regular trains the
next day from Market Street Wharf.
A stop-over of within limit will be
allowed at Phila. on returning if Pass
engers will deposit their tickets with
Ticket Agent at Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia, immediately on arrival.
Tickets must be deposited with Agent
on arrival at seashore destination and
properly validated for return trip.
Tickets will be sold from stations at
the rates named below =
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Silver Wedding.

On Friday, July Sd, 1908, the friends
and neighbors to the number of two
hundred gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Jefferson Bulford to celebrate
the 25th anniversary of their marriage.
The ladies having prepared baskets for
the occasion, very elegant dinner was
served to which all did ample justice.
The afternoon was spent IN playing
various games and talking of old times.
Jos HARRISON entertained the crowd by
short speech after which Herbert
Cooper rendered some very good selec-
tions of music on his graphophone.
Some interesting games of quot were
played by the men folks. w. w.
HARRISON of Bauerstown rendered some
very fine music on the violin. Some
very beautiful presents were presented
to the bride and groom after which all
departed for their homes thanking the
host and hostess for the pleasant time
they had spent and wishing them many
more such days. E.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Birthday Surprise.

On July 7th the friends and relatives
of Mr.. Israel Shaffer of Franklin twp.
gathered at his home-the object being
to celebrate Mr. Shaffer's birthday.
Early in the day the company began
to arrived with well filled baskets, and
greetings of good will and best wishes
for our highly respected neighbor.
By twelve o'clock table was erected
in the shady grounds and sumptuous
dinner was served. Guests were wait
ed upon by a willing committee OF
young folks.
After dinner the meeting was called
to order by Robert Barron, Esq. and
w. B. Currie was appointed chairman
and Verda NJ Currie, secretary
After brief prayer by Rev. Erby of
Zion Baptist church, addresses were
made by Mr.. John Weigle, J. G. Snyder
Rev. Erby and w. B. Currie.
From these talks it was learned that
our neighbor, Mr.. Shaffer. is the Oldest
citizen born and raised in this school
district; also since our bees" are no
longer necessary, these gatherings were
highly recommended as means of
bringing farmers into closer fellowship
with each other, and in keeping them
them in sympat by with their brother
workmen.
The crowd was then dismissed to en-.
Joy themselves in social intercourse,
until the western sky reminded the
farmers that evening chores awaited
them, when all departed thinking day
we'll spent and wishing Mr.. Shaffer
many happy retnrns.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Winfield IL IL Co Time Table

In effect May 25th, 1908.
NNESr,Ar IN
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Kennedy Oh Sunday Closing.

The Butler Ministerial Association at
its July meeting, framed q petition to
Burgess Kennedy. asking that he en-
force the Sunday closing law, especially
toward confectionery and cigar
stores and soda fountains on Main
street and Mr.. Kennedy replied as
follows:
PLEASE be consistent Why ask the
dispenser of soda water or a toby to re-
linquish his trade while the Mayor of
Greater Butler keeps open house with a
fine lot of horses at the service of the
public seven days in the week? Why
ask the man with big rent on Main
street who has hard enough time getting
along to cut down his sales and leave
the Standard Steel Car Company alone!
Why is supplying means to quench the
public thirst not a matter of public
good when the Butler street railway
lines are ready to take you to the park
to cool?
There are also within the borough
limits oil men working more than 12
hours a day who hardly know what
Sunday is or when it comes, and yet
some oil magnates are called pbilan-
thropists.
"As Mayor I will enforce the laws in
existence. but will not make new ones
that will lead the outside world to think
I am fossil or belong to past genera
tion. II action must be taken on the
Sunday question and that action the
closing of the soda water stores, the
Ministerial Association is referred to the
District Attorney for aid in the cause "
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Pope LeO's Poem on Death.

When in 1897 the Pope felt the
shadow of death beginning to fall upon
him. he wrote the following lines,
which are considered among his strong
est works
The Westering sun draws near his
cloudy bed,
Leo. and gradual darkness wells thy
head:
The sluggish life blood in thy withered
veins
More slowly runs its course-what then
remains?
Lo! Death is brandishing his fatal dart,
And the grave yearns to shroud thy
mortal part;
But from its prison freed, the soul ex-
pands
Exulting pinions to the enfranchised
lands
My weary way is rum touch the
goal;
/ fear, Lord, the feeble paintings of my
soul;
II it be worthy, Lord, Thy pitying
breast
Welcome it unto everlasting restl
May hold thee, Queen of earth and
sky.
Whose love enchained the demons lurk-
ing nigh
The path to heaven; and freely shall
own
twas Thy sweet care that gained may
blissful crown
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
The Deadly Toy Pistol Must Go.

For several days prior to the Fourth
The Inquirer aud other newspapers
published articles warning the public
against the use of the deadly toy pistol
as a means of increasing the clamor OF
the celebration then impending. Store
keeperswere informed that it was against
the law for them to sell these highly
dangerous weapons or explosives of any
kind to minors. and they were reminded
that if they did so they would subject
themselves to the penalty which the
law prescribes.
Parents were urged to forbid their
children from incurring the risk which
the handling Of toy pistol involves,
and an effort was made to impress them
with the Importance of taking care that
their orders were obeYed. In. fact ev-
erything that was possible was done to
prevent what subsequently happened.
Either people did not read, or they de-
iberately disregarded, the warnings ad-
dressed to them, for the ravages of the
toy pistol were more extensive than
ever. and scarcely day passes without
adding the name of some fresh victim
to the melancholy list.
Tetanus, or lockjaw, as it is popular
ly called, which wounds inflicted by the
toy pistol are in spite of every precau-
tion apt to occasion, is one Of the most
dreadful of all the diseases to which hu-
manity is subject. and it is absolutely
incurable Death invariably follows
the indeecribable tortures by which its
course is attended. 1t is common idea
that the end comes through the inabili-
| ty Of the sufferer to take food conse-
quent upon the locking of the jaws. but
this is an error The malady Is one
which primarily affects the nervous
system. It causes the most frightful
spasms, which occur with increasing
rapidity until dissolution ensues. There
| is no more agonizing death.
Every one win agree that the most
stringent measures should be taken to
save any human being from such fate.
and the best thing to do to that end is
to enforce the law which forbids the
sale Of the toy pistol to persons under
age. Store-keepers who sell toy pistols
to children should be held to q strict
account. 1t will be the duty of the
District Attorney to institute criminal
proceedings in the cases in which the
Coroner shall direct his attention. That
may bear hard upon the individual, but
| it is the only way to protect the com
munity from great and growing evil.
I-Inuuirer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ga,n
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION.
FOR THE EAST.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT ] une q. 1864
9OIrTu WEEK NAYS

Sj5UNDAY TRAINS.-Leaye Allegheny City for But
Ter and principal intermediate stations at 703 and
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Jaws Unlocked by Antitoxin.

A rare operation was performed on
Willie Graham, q 5-year old boy suffer
ing from lockjaw. the result Of a
Fourth Of July accident, at the hospital
in Mt. Vernon N. Y. last Monday. DR.
Weiss opened the boys skull and in
iected anti-toxin into his brain to kill
the tetanus germs.
The operation was witnessed by half
dozen prominent physicians. DIR.
Weiss says he has strong hope for the
boys recovery.
Young Graham was shot in the palm
Of the hand with blank cartridge
from q toy pistol. He developed the
symptoms Of lockjaw on Friday. His
neck became stiff and he went into con-
vulsions. Then his jaws became lock-
ed. The family sent for DR.. Weiss and
he advised the operation as
the only resort to save the child's life.
Young Graham's skull was trepanned
and the antitoxin which is manufac-
tured from the blood Of horses. admin
istered. Soon the little fellows cheeks
began to redden, his jaws relaxed and
he fell into heavy sleep.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
DEATHS.

FUSH-July 10. 1903, infant son of
Chas. Fush. of Butler.
WHITE-At his home in Evans City.
July 10, 1908, B. F. White, in his Goth
year.
YEAMAN-At his home in Butler. July
9. 1908, Harry C. son OF Harry
Yeaman. aged yeaIs.
THOMPSON-At his home in Fairview
township, July IA, 1904, Lycurgus
Thompson, aged "a years.
RAY-At his home in Washington
township, July /, 1908, Archie, son of
Robert Ray, aged 16 years.
LOVE-At the home of his brother,
George NJ in Allegheny. July 10,
1903. Robert Love of New Castle, for
merly of this county, aged 53 years.
He was buried at Valencia.
DULL-At her home in Clay twp,
June %, 1908, Sarah E. Dull, aged "A
years.
Her maiden name was Sarah Wilson
Her husband and one boy survive her.
COHN-At Sharon, Pa. July 8, 1908,
Joseph, son of A. II. Cohn of Butler,
aged years.
Joseph accidently shot himself with
| toy pistol, on the 4th, while visiting
friends in Cory with his parents; lock
jaw set in and he died On the 9th at
Sharon.
MORRISON-At his home in Allie
gheny, July ~. 1903 Samuel W. Nor
rison, aged about SO years.
He was brother of Andrew Morrison
of Butler, a son of Matthew Morrison,
decd and was one of four brothers
who served in the army during the
| civil war.
| Obituary.
L. T. Kurtz, well known attorney
| of New Castle, and son of d. b. KurtZ,
died last Thursday.
James H. Mcclure, native of Butler
county, near Whitestown, died at Nc
Keesport, last Friday, aged 50 years.
He was a brother of Robert Mcclure
Mrs. Amelia Thompson in her 104th
year, died in Cincinnati, last Friday.
Her maiden name was Lewis. and she
was born IN Kentucky in 1870.
John Miller, formerly Of Washington
township. died at Ellwood City. July
| 12, 1903. aged 40 years. He was buried
at North Washington, Tuesday His
wife aud seven children survive him.
William J Edwards son of J. S. Ed
| wards, died at the West Penn hospital
Friday, aged 90 years. His remains
were brought TO Butler Sunday morning
and taken to Summit Presbyterian
| church for burial.
Cornelius ODonnell, formerly we'll
known alderman of the Ninth Ward,
| Pi.tsburg, died at his home in Edge
wood, last Monday, aged ~ years. He
was born in Millerstown, this county,
and when boy worked in the Brady s
| Bend iron mill.
| George W. Borland died last Sunday
night at the hospital of the Soldiers
| Home at Danville, ILL.,, where he had
been a patient for some time. Mr.. Bor
land was born in Unionville, in 1885
and went west in the early sos, settling
| in Danville. When the Civil war broke
out he enlisted and served and was a
good soldier After his time was ont
he returned TO Danville and spent his
| life there. He was number of years
| in the tailoring business and for some
years conducted a grocery establish
ment. He was good citizen and
though he lived a quiet life, was re
spected by all. He is survived by his
wife and eight children, seven daughters
and son.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
CHURCH NOTES.

Six members were added to the Grace
Lutheran church, last Sunday.
Rev. DR.. Geisirger OF Pittsburg
preached In the First English Lutheran
Sunday.
At the meeting of the directors Of st.
Pauls Orphans Home, in Pittsburg,
Tuesday, Rev. E. 81. Leader of Manor
was selected as the successor Of Rev.
Prugh, as Sup'd't Of the Home.
Services preparatory to communion
at the First Presbyterian church Friday
evening and on Saturday at 2:30 .. IN.
Communion services Sunday morning
at the usual hour Of service. Rev. w. E.
Oner, pastor,
The annual reunion Of Lutherans of
Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio
will be held at Cascade Park, New
Castle. on Thursday. August 9th A
large number of Butler Lutherans and
their friends are expected to be in at
tendance
The cornerstone of the new Methodist
church was laid between showers Sun
day afternoon with beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremony. Rev. Nathan l..
Brown Of Pittsburg. read the scripture
lesson. Pres. Arthur Staples of Beaver
college made the principal address,
which was followed by remarks by
Senator A. g. Williams and Rev.
White. after which the pastor solemnly
placed metal box containing a Testa-
ment q roster of the congregation
photographs of the old building torn
down, a sketch Of the congregation and
the movement to build. and church and
Butler papers. tipped the big stone into
place and invoked Divine blessing.
This story is told OF Scotch preacher
who gave his people long, strong ser
mons. and delivered them in q remark
ably deliberate manner. One Sunday
he asked O friend who was visiting him
to occupy bis pulpit In the morning.
An were you satisfied wi my
preachipg?" asked his friend, as they
walked home from the kirk
"Weel." said his host. slowly, '.it was
fair discoorse. Willm, a fair discoorse;
but it panied me at the last to see the
folks looking 30 fresh and wide awake
! mistrust 'twasna sac long nor sac
sound as 1t should hae been. Youth 3
Companion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Parlor Cars on the Bessemer.

Parlor car service has been inagur-
ated on the b. 81 L. E X R.. between
Conneaut Lake and Allegheny. and
will be continued daily during the
months of June. July and August
Train II leaving Allegheny at 7:15 A
NJ, and No II leaving Exposition Park
at ITO p. NJ, will have parlor cars at
tached daily except Saturday.
The Conneaut Lake Limited leaving
Allegheny at / 100 p NJ, Butler 2:20,
every Saturday beginning June Goth:
and the Sunday Special, leaving Expcsi
ton Park every Sunday beginning June
2lst, at 600 p NJ, central time, stop
ping only at Greenville, Grove City
and Butler running to Allegheny will
be made up of first class coaches and
parlor car This improved train SER
vice reduces the running time between
the Smoky City and Pennsylvania 9
most popular summer resort to three and
one half hours, and win enable business
people from the city and towns along
the line. who could not otherwise do so.
to spend Sunday at the Lake with their
friends