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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-09-07
LEGAL NEWS.
NEW SUITS.

Eleanor Stephens VS. Albert Stephens,
libel in divorce, for desertion and cruel
ty.
Sarah Sylyis Coovert vs. Lee Coovert
of Butler, libel in divorce for cruelty.
Martha E. Prouty vs Frank W. Prouty
of Slipperyrock, libel in divorce for cru
city.
Ebenezer Walker, s. j. Walker and
Little NJ. Stillwagon, husband and
children of Mary Kildoo vs. James Kill
doc, ejectment for go acres in Clay twp.
John Young and children of Oil City,
heirs of Naomi Young VS. Western Ale
gheny R. R., bond of deft. in $400, filed
for taking 23 acres in Worth twp.
GRAND JURY.
Rev. w. J. Grimes of Connoqueness-
ing was appointed foreman of the Grand
Jury.
Last evening the Grand Jury made
return, finding as follows:
TRUE BILLS.
DR., James NJ and Theodoria Ralston,
Harmony, malicious mischief.
John Davis, agg a&b and mayhem.
Geo, Heath, malicious mischief to
livery rig.
Clara Weaver, Annie Hunsburg and
Minnie Campbell, misderneanors.
Lewis Gilghrist. robbery.
John Golitz. ABB
Frank Steporo. a&b.
Hyppolyte Bourgeois, desertion.
NOT TRUE BILLS.
Albert Watkins and John w Simms,
robbery.
Ernest Dave, f&b, costs on Jerusha
Best.
Mike Solinski, selling cider on Sun
day, costs on Butler county.
OAnnie Petska, larceney, costs on John
Casper.
Ed Merwin. agg a&b. costs on Con-
stance Rokowsky.
J. Rvsinger, defrauding boarding
house keeper, costs on c. H. Leach.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-09-07
Low Rates to PIttsburg EXPOSE
ton VIA B. & o. r. Il.

Round trip fare from Butler $3.50 in
cluding admission to Exposition. Tickets
on sale every Wednesday, September
9Th to October 18th, inclusive, good re-
turning three days, including day of
sale. Good music and best list of
special attractions ever offered. For
further information see posters or call
on w. R. Turner, Ticket Agent, Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-09-07

NorE-All advertisers intending 70 make
~hrnree in their ads. should notify us OF
their Intention to do 50 not later than Mon
day morning.
Statement Of Farmers Nat. Bank.
Stems notions.
Zimmerman's Fall Goods.
D. & G's Clothing.
Campbell's furnishings.
Brown & Co.'S furniture.
Modern Stores dry goods
Administrators and Executors OF estates
can secure their receipt DOCKS AZ tne
sales tn cir note books.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-09-07
A new bridge was recommended over
Breakneck creek In Adams twp.

SHERIFF'S SALES.
At the Sheriff's Sale, Friday, the fol-
low properties we've sold:
Lot of w. A. and Rachel Dawson in
Mars to John Miller for $3.50.
House and lot of Geo Wahl in Evans
City to Wahl Bros. for $500, also livery
stable property in Evans City to Wahl
Bros. for $500.
Eleven acres of b. 81. Campbell in
Allegheny twp. to J. H. VALLEY for 500;
also third interest of H. a. Campbell in
12 acres in Eau Claire to G. P. Coulter,
G. Reynolds ct al for $16.
One hundred and six acres of d. War
rem Gibson in Washington twp. to =
- for 1886; also one-seventh
interest of D. w. Gibson in 81 acres in
Washington twp. to Jos. Vanderlin for
$40.
House and lot of Anna and John Nor
ris in Butler to Mary 81. Smith for 1926.
Property of J. M. Doty in Millerstown
to VIM. Kavanaugh Co. for $3.50.
The writs against r. B. Taylor of
Butler and E. 81. Seeley of Butler were
returned.
Sale of the Mabel Mechlin property
was adjourned to Friday, Sept. 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Torpedo Boat Destroyer
 in Hot Pursuit.
MUTINEERs YET DEFIANT
Tension in the Caucasus Increasing.
Believed Thst Arrival of Rebel shsp = Port ef Disturbed seetisa wsaIa Pour Oil - Snsal-
 Aef1ng Flame.

St. Petersburg. July s.-2:3o .. n.)-- According to the latest reports. the Kniaz Potemkine has escaped her pur- suers and is still at large in the Black Sea with the torpedo boat. destroyer smetilvy and the Black Sea fleet hot on her trail.
 There Is little doubt that she is heading for Poti or Batoum. but no dispatches from either place had ben received up to o'clock this morninG.
 Advices received by the Associated Press indicate that the tension is in- creasing in the Caucasus. where the turbulent elements are excited over re- ports regarding the condition of the fleet. increasing the fear that the ar- rival of the Kniaz Potemkine 1t Caucasian port will have the effect of pouring oil on the smouldering hame.
 A bomb was thrown at Tifiis today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
REPORT COMING TODAY
SECRET SERVICE INVESTIGATION
 OF LEAK" IN REPORT.
Secretary Wilson Says Matter is in Nature of Scandal and Nothing
 as to Alleged Irregulari-
 ties Will be Withheld.

Washington. July 7.-The long ex- pected report of the secret service of fcers who investigated the charges of Irregularities in the preparation and publication of the government cotton reports. preferred by Richard Cheatham secretary of the Cotton Growers As soclation has been placed in the hands of Secretary Wilson.
 When seen today. Secretary Wilson refused to give any intimation as to the result of the investigation. or what action he proposes to take. but he said that the whole matter would be made public tomorrow.
 He declared that nothing will be withheld. The case he said had as- sumed the nature of a scandal. and he proposed to give the public every shred of information he had.
 In connection with the giving out of the report, 1t is understood that an nouncement will be made of a complete reorganization of the statistician's of dcA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.
Busy Session of the Big Convention at
 Baltimore.

Baltimore. July 7.--There was no for nal session of the International Chris tfan Endeavor Association today, the forenoon and afternoon being devoted to State meetings. home mission con- ferences, rastors' conferences. denom- national rallies and devotional work in large number of the local churches
 One of the most important and nu- merously attended gatherings was that of the "Junlor and intermediate work CTS conference" In the Trinity Metho- dist Episcopal Church, South, which was presided over by Mrs Frances F. Clark. of Boston. wife of President Clark. Among the subjects discussed were "The Little Juniors" and The Fathers and Mothers of Our Boys and Girls"
 The home mission meeting was pre- sided over by Don O. Sheldon, of the Coneregational Home Missionary So- Ciety. of New York. the attendance be- ing very large.
 : At the Associate Congregational Church a vast audience was present to Rear addresses upon the subject of Christian Endeavor methods, led by Rev. Dr. E. H. Hadlock. of San Fran cisco, Field Secretary. whose theme was "christian Endeavor Practice"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
ALLEGATION DENIED.
Union Not Giving Racing
 News in New York.

New York, July 1.-Willtam J :. Dealy. superintendent of the commer- cial news department of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and David Mitchell. manager of the special wire bureau of the same company. today made affidavits, sworn to before d mo- tary public. denying a public state ment charging the Western Union Telegraph Company with selling rac- ing information to pool rooms.
 MT. Dealy said that the Western Union Company has no racing wire and no wire over which it furnishes or assists in furnishing race news or re- ports at any place within the city of New York. Mir. Mitchell also denies that the Western Union Telegraph Company furnishes racing information directly or indirectly to any news com pany or pool room and specifically de- niles an allegation that he was advised by Judge Dillon not to put up racing wires in the city of New York. It Is characterized as false and untrue that Mir. Mitchell promised to put in a rac- ing wire for persons referred to as John and James Doe.
 MT. Mitchell says the Western Un- ion Telegraph Company. to his person. al knowledge. is at all times strictly refraining from assisting in or con- niving at the furnishing of racing news over its wires directly or ind,- rectly to any person or pool room within the city of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
ROSEN AT WASHINGTON.
New Russian AmbassadOr to United
 States Reaches Capital.

Washington, July 7.-Baron Rosen' who will succeed Count Cassini as ann bassador of Russia to the United States and who comes to this country in the dual role of diplomatic representative and one of the Russian plenipotenti- aries to the peace conference, reached Washingthon today. He will remain in Washington for not more than two or three days. during which time an appointment will be made for the pre- sentation of his credentials to the President. ts.<s
 The new ambassador has taken tenn porary quarters at the New Willard Hotel His first official action was to call on Count Cassini at the Russian embassy Later in the day Baron Rosen paid his respects to Acting Secretary of State Pierce. who will communicate with President Roosevelt for the purpose of fixing a date agree able for both for Baron Rosen's recep- ton. When he goes to Oyster Bay Baron Rosen in addition to presenting his own credentials will convey Count Cassini's letter of recall.
 There will be no meeting between Baron Rosen and Minister Takahira, who is one of Japans peace commis sioners. prior to the coming of their colleagues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
Secretary Loeb's Announcement Re
 xarding Elihu Root.

Oyster Bay. July 7.-Ofhcial an pouncement was made here today that Elihu Root has been appointed Secre- tary of State The announcement was made today on the authority of Presi dent Roosevelt in the following state ment given out by Secretary Loeb:
 "Elihu Root has accepted the tender by the President of the Secrctaryship of State He will ltake the oath of of- flee in a couple of weeks. but it will necessarily be some little time before he closes up his business affairs. He will not go to Washington permanent ly until some time in September"
 President Roosevelt is gratified at MT. Roots acceptance, and Is deeply sensible of the personal sacrifices made by Mir. Root in again taking "~ self the burdens and dl
 Der of the Cabinet.
 The decision of MT. R
 finally on the President
 during the return of Il
 party from Cleveland.
 reasons entertained both
 ident and MT. Root. 1t w desirable to announce th' ticly until the President
 to Sagamore Hill. It wa -ntIned. therefore, that the official statement of the Presidents tender and MT. Roots
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
SWEDEN IS PREPARING
MEASURES TO
 PROTECT FRONTIER.
Evident Alarm Exists at Alleged Threatening Attitude of Norway,
 and the National Treasury
 Has Borroyyed e0,5OO,OO =.

Stockholm. July 7.-The Associated Press has high military authority for stating that Sweden is taking precau- tionary measures on the frontier to prevent the reported threatening atti- tude of Norway.
 The Swedish Treasury today bor- rowed s6,5o0.0O0 to pay extraordinary expenditures.
 It is rumored that two high Nor wesian officers have been arrested at Christiana because they refused to forswear allegiance to King Oscar The rumor. however. has not been con firmed.
 Prominent merchants confirm a re- port that capitalists are withdrawing their funds from Norwegian banks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Editors Elect Omcers.

AshevilIe, N. C., July 7.-At the closing session of the Virginia Caro- lima Press Association held today the following officers were elected:
 Virginia Associations: President. R. A James, Danville. Va; Vice-Presi- dent. c. B. Camper. Fincastle. Va: Secretary. J IL. Hart. Farmville. Va.
 North Carolina Association: Presi- dent. R. M. Phillips. Raleigh, N. C.; ice-President, T. L.. Lassiter Smith field. N. C.; Secretary. J. B. Sherill. Concord, N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
KNIAZ POTEMKINE IS STILL
 AT LARGE IN THE BLACK SEA

To the President the trip was most enjoyable one. He was joined in Jer- sey City on the way to Ocean Grove by Senators Kean and Dryden of New Jersey. On the return trip the Prcsi- dent delivered a brief speech at Perth Amboy to a crowd of several hundred people. On his arrival here the Pres ident was met at the station by Baron Kansko. the financial agent in this country of Japan. They shook hands cordially. chatted q few minutes and then the President drove to Sagamore Hill with Mrs. Roosevelt. Baron Kaneko followed in another carriage and Is an overnight guest of the Pres- ident.
 visit to the President at this time is not disclosed but 1t undoubtedly has something to do with pending nego- tiations for peace in the Far East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
EPwORTH LEAGUE.
 . Candidate for the Next MaAtfn~.

Meeting.
 Denver. Colo. July 7.-Thousands of Methodist workers who are attending the seventh international convention of the Epworth League were astir soon after sunrise today, and the morning watch meeting in Trinity Church was large and spirited. De- partmental conferences and summer assemblies and schools occupied the remainder of the forenoon, and were followed by numerous noon meetings for praper and exhortation.
 This afternoon there were three mass meetings at which of each noted persons discussed the following sub tects: The Sabbath. Shall 1t Be Sac red or Secular" Our Foreign Popu- lation." and The Churchless Man."
 There is to be no election of officers this year. and delegates who are fond of church politics are devoting their attention to the contest over the To- cation for the next biennial interna- tional convention, to be held in 1907. Boston. Kansas City, Columbus. Ohio, Omaha, Nashville, Dallas and Birmfng- ham, Ala. are candidates for the hon- or. The board of control has referred the selection of a meeting place for the next biennial convention to the exec utive committee which may defer its announcement TOT SIX HioHlHS- SoAuH"- bus, Ohio, and Birmingham. Ala. are said to be the leading candidates.
 The great aim of the convention IS to broaden and make more effective the work of evangelism. The keynote at today's meeting was individual work in the uplifting of the world. The ne- cessity of constant personal attention to missionary work was dwelt upon continuously.
 The very fumes of burning tobacco are an incentive to immortal conduct. said Robert l.. Reamy. of Baltimore. in his address at the Central Presby- terian Church today. Tobacco smoke should be summed and those who must use the weed should do all in their power to keep the fumes from other people. A smoke laden room Is more harmful by far than the smokers imagine and 1t inspires spirit In those who inhale the smoke which Is the doorstep to sim
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
JONEs's BODY.
Funeral Train With the Remains
 Reaches CherbOurg. {

Reaches CherbOurG.
 Cherbourg, July 7-The funeral train bearing the body of Admiral Paul Jones. and 800 American sailors and marines, arrived here from Paris at 7:3o a. m. An enormous crowd sur rounded the railroad station and wit messed the removal of the body to a mortuary chapel erected on the wharf of the American steamship line. The chapel was beautifully decorated with palms. flags and escutcheons from the naval arsenal. The American consul H. J. E. Hainenville. and many French officers. took part in the ceremonies The American sailors and marines were drawn up in battalion formation fac- ing the 25th Regiment of French in- fantry. The body was borne between the saluting French and American forces to a catafalaue where 1t was covered with flags and flowers, tho band of the United States flagship Brooklyn playing the national an them.
 The townspeople then defiled before the coffin, respectfully uncovering as they did SO. The ceremony of trans ferrinE the body of the Admiral on board the Brooklyn will take place at noon tomorrow. and the squadron will sail at o'clock in the evening for the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
American Turf A..oc,nt,op.

CinClnnati, July 7.-At the regular monthly meeting of the American Turf Association here today Patrick Cor man. who was ruled of at the recent meeting, was granted permission to the Jurisdiction of the American Turf Association, Jockey Shaw. who was also ruled off, was given permission to ride on the tracks of the association. Jockey Hyams, Gormley and McLain were given licenses. Several amend ments and additions were made to the present turf rules
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Consular Appointments.

Washington, July 7.-The formal an- nouncement of the appointment of Chas E. Magoon, Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, as Minirter to Panama, was made at the State Der artment today The following consular appointments were also announced:
 Benj. F. Chase. of Fairfield. Pa, Con- sul to Catania, Italy; Thos. B. Van Horne, Franklin. O., Consul at Rosario Argentine Republic: Thos. p. Edwards. Lead, S. D.. Consul at Ciudad Juarez Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
IN FEDERAL COURT.
Judge Cochran Decides as to Jurisdic-
 ti0n in Powers Case.

Louisville, Ky. July "A special from Maysville. Ky. says Judge Cochran of the United States District Court has taken Jurisdiction in the Caleb Powers case. This means that the case will be tried In the Federal Court.
 Attorneys for Powers made motion that a date be set to hear the question of bail. but Judge Cochran did not think it advisable to pass upon the question of bail until the matter of jurisdiction was settled by the court. Judge Cochran then ordered Powers re- moved from the jail at Georgetown to the jail at Newport.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
President at Home.

Oyster Bay, July 7.-President Roosevelt and party returned to Oyster Bay at ' o'clock this evening from the trip to Ocean Grove. N. J. The Presi- dent was accompanied from Long Is- land City by Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Miss Richardson of New York. who will be a house guest of Mrs. Roosevelt
 As the President landed at Long Is- land City he was greeted by his friend Jacob Riis. whom he had not seen for several months. MT. Riis accompa- nied the President as far as Jamaica.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08

nois. Pennsylvania and New York has increased by but 2,553.671 barrels.
 '"The increase of production in the Southern States in 1904 over 1908. in cIuding in the 1904 figures s.s7o.ooo bar rels of oil unsold at the close of the year, was 1O.16S,77S barrels. or 31 per cent. while in the rest of the country 1t was but 10.203.306 barrels, or some- thing less than IS per cent"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
TRIBUTE IS PAID BY CHIEF
 EXECUTIVE TO HAY AND ROOT

decision to accept 1t w sd be made today.
 It is the intention eiS Mir. Root to assume the duties of S' Setary of State practically at once, al Cough 1t will be perhaps two weeks bS ore he formally will take the oath (, office. His pro- fessional interests ssSs so large that he will have to devotE considerable time to satisfactory = angement of them before he goes tc$ $Eashington to take permanent chargA, of the State Depart ment. k
 When he talk active charge of the Department, he !ill give up entirely his law practice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Another Mutiny,

Sebastopol. July IA navy magis- trate is Investigating a mutiny on the transport Prout.
 One hundred and fifty sailors of tho Prout have been imprisoned in the fortress here and the others are still on board
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Hanging in LnuiAiana.

New Iberia, La. July This af- ternoon Amos Holms paid the penalty for his crime committed on Avery's Is- land last February when he criminally assaulted a white woman.
 The execution took place in the par ish jail in the presence of about forty witnesses The trap was sprung at 12:30 and Holms neck was broken by inc fall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Ftghtiag In.ur..ce cl.ims.

St. Petersburg. July 1.-The Russian ire insurance companies are disposed to fight the Odessa claims under the clause in their charters. exampting them in case of forsisn war or irnurrection. A dispatch from Odessa says the com panies have already refused payment of policies. .ts8
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Crop Report Late,

Washington, July 7.-Secretary of Agriculture Wilson today announced that the government crop report this month will be given out on the I1th inst. instead of the 10th, the days delay having been made necessary on account of the closing of the denart-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Cnpture or Destructiom.

Odessa. July S-vice-Admiral Chouk- min has telegraphed the Governor-Gen- eral of Odessa that the Black Sea fleet has been ordered to capture or destroy the Kniaz Potemkine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Porter Coming Home,

Paris. July 7.-General Horace Por- ter today left Paris for Cherbourg where he will sail for New York on the steamer Deutschland this evening A number of officials and friends &C., companied the general to the train and gave him notable expression of esteem on the termination of his long service as Ambassador to France.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
To Visit RnnsereIt

Washington. Jluy T. Chairman Shonts of the Panama Canal Commits sion left for New York today where he will meet MT. Stevens. the newly cleo ted chief engineer. Together they will visit President Roosevelt at Oys- ter Bay next Monday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Robbbd of Coal.

Theodosia. July 7.-The reports sent from Odessa to London newspapers re- garding the bombardment of Theodosia. are untrue. Order is fully maintained in the town by the trops. Before leav- ing Theodosia, the Kniaz Potemkine followed as British collier seaward and took a dUV ItitY of coal from her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Hn. Yellow Fever.

Washington, July 7.J-Governor Ma goon today cabled to the Panama Ca- nal Commission that Peter Henninx. . German non-employe was taken i'll June 26. at Colon with yellow fever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
To Protect Theodostu.

Theodosia, Russia, July IA Russian cruiser has arrived to protect the town The inhabitants who fled while the Kniaz Potemkine was in port are re- turning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Odessa's Property Loss,

New York. July 7.--AccordIng to the Odessa correspondent of the Novosti, the total losses throughout the out break at Odessa are estimated at $,000,- 900, says the St. Petersburg corresponds ent of The Times.
 The insurance officers refuse the pay ment of claims, alleging that the State is' responsible.
 The newspapers are not allowed to publish details of the doings of the Kniaz Potemkine or even the proclama- ton issued by the crew guaranteeing the protection of foreign commerce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
People are Warned.

NovorossIysk, Russia, July 7.-The Black Sea fleet arrived here tonight, and will sail southward. The authori- ties have placarded the town. recom- mending the people not to go upon the streets should the Kniaz Potemkine ap- pear.
 Novorossfysk is at the head of the bay of the same name, on the north east coast of the Black Sea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
WEATHER FORECAST. Washington, July 7.-Fof Alabamas Scattered showers and thunder storms Saturday, light variable winds.

ment on the Fourth of July and the day of Secretary Hays funeral. which put tine once behind in Its work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
To Issue Manifesto.

St. Petersburg. July 7.-Reports cur- rent today tend to confirm. the advices of the Associated Press from Moscow, July 5, to the effect that the Emperor Is prepared to go to the Kremlin. and issue a manifesto summoning represen- tatives of the peopl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
eGrman Steamer Detained.

Saigon, French Indo-Chica. July 7.- The German steamer Litsum has been detained heer in consequence of the dis covery that she has munitions of war on board
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Roots Communication.

Washington, July 7.-Elihu Roots commission as Secretary of State has been prepared at the State Department and forwarded to Oyster Bay for the Presidents signature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-08
Excitement iu Crimen,

Yalta, Crimea, July 7.-Intense ex- citement prevails here owing to fear that the Kniaz Potemkine will bombard the city