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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

When a man is loaded you always
know 1t, but it's different with gun.
Keep telling n boy he never will
amount TO anything and he generally
won't
y six weeks engagement will put q
lot OF conceit into man, but six min
utes of married life are sufficient to
take it out.
1t is wonderful how many have
watches considering how few there are
in the world to whom time really seems
TO be of any value.
Perhaps Il mans eyesight grows poor
er with the years as Il merciful way
of preventing him from seeing his
wrinkles and gray hairs.
We suppose a man is called "wo-
mans protector" for the reason that
he protects her from others imposing
upon her, preferring TO do 1t all him
self-Atchison Globe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
A DYED BEARD.
1t Probably Changed the History of
the Whole Human Race.

1t Probably Changed the History of
the Whole Human Race.
The most striking case in history of
the importance of trifles is furnished
by the story of Musa, the leader of the
Moslem host which won from Christen-
dom in three and a half years domin-
ions which 1t took the soldiers of the
cross twenty generations to win back.
He had a red beard. This was trlfle.
Musa, though very great general,
was very vain man, and he dyed his
beard black This was another trifie.
One of his captains chaffed him on the
subject, and Musa forthwith had him
stripped and scourged. For this, at
the very height of his conquering ca
reer, Musa was recalled by the caliph
and disgraced. This made 1t impos-
sible for him to command the Moslem
army at the battle of Tours, on the is
sue OF which, us all historians agree.
the destinies of Europe and perhaps OF
the whole human race depended.
1t Is almost certain that If the genius
of Musa had replaced the incompetence
of the half dozen tribal leaders whose
dlssensions made victory impossible
the forces of Islam would have Joined
hands from the west to the east and
inclosed Europe in their grasp.-Lon-
don Standard.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
The LEGAL Primaries.

The curious feature of last Saturday ;
primaries in Butler was the fact that
twice as many Republicans as Demo
Gratis turned out to them. Nearly four
teen hundred Republicans went to the
polls. and but skimp seven-hundred
Democrats. though the town is suppos-
ed to be ION the fence politically.
The Republicans nominated E. E.
Bell for Burgess and A. W. Davidson
for Tax Collector, while the Democrats
nominated John Vogel and P. Grouse.
w. J. Adams was nominated for JUS
tice of the Peace and T. J. Dodds for
Auditor by the Republicans; while the
Democrats nominated Esq Keck and T.
V. A. Malloy.
Some irregularities were alleged in
the First Ward. Republican primary,
and E. E. Lantz has Withdrawn and w.
L. Allen has been substituted as the
nominee for Council.
The Republican nominees for School
Director are
First ward-John Rauschenberger.
Second wari-A. .. Hepler.
Third ward-E. Ell. Negley.
Fourth ward-A. w. Mccullough.
Fifth ward-P. W. Ruff.
And for Council:
First ward e. E. Lantz
Second ward-Geo. Mellinger,3 3 years;
Thos Hays. year.
Third ward-H. E. Young, years;
VIM. Grail, year.
Fourth ward-Ellsworth Miller.
Fifth ward-John Esas.
The Democratic nominees for School
Director are:
First ward-D. H. Sutton.
Second ward-W. A. Cowan.
Third ward-H. 8. Klingler.
Fourth ward-R. s. Cornelius.
Fifth wards. d. Purvis.
And for Council:
First ward-Jos. Graham.
Second ward-Isaac L. Mcbride, 8
years; Geo. Ketterer, Jr. year.
Third ward-John Dunn, 3 years;
Geo. Schenck, year.
Fourth wards. d. Vanderlin.
Fifth ward-A. M. Atkins.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
HARRISBURG NOTES.

The Pittsburg Chamber Of Commerce
bill to create a Greater Pittsburg was
reported to the House from Committee,
Monday. without amendment. but some
Allegheny and Pittsburg city people
are trying to amend it. 50 as to make 1t
imperative for three years.
Coy. Pennypacker refused to give the
legislature anything more to do until
they have disposed Of what he has given
them.
To get line on what candidates are
favored by representatives gathered
from every county of the state a quiet
canvass was made, last week, of many
OF the members of the legislature. There
are 254 of them and more than 225 are
Republicans. The question as to whom
hs favored for the next governor was
put to 15S of them with this result
John Stewart, of Franklin, 9s; John
Weaver, Of Philadelphia, "a; John P.
Elkin, of Indiana, 13; Louis A. Watres,
of Lackawanna, 8; Philander q. Knox,
Of Allegheny, A; scattering, TO-
The McWhinney legislative appar'
tionment bill passed second reading on
the House, Tuesday.
Governor Pennypacker approved the
joint resolutions passed Monday by the
Legislature and calling for thorough
investigation of the administration oi
the Office of Insurance Commissioner ol
Pennsylvania in the matter of the col
lection of fees, commissions, ETC., by the
officers and employees of the department
since May 81, 1891, and the final dis
position of the same. The committee tt
be appointed is also to investigate as t.
how the salaries of the several officers
and employees Of the department are a
present provided for and to make recon-
mendations for the method of abolish
ing or improving the present fee system
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
r0ANcE AND FRANKLIN
SEs HoloFs Paid 10 an Alien Citizsa
by Her People.

by Her Peoplc.
To the sight Of the world Franklin
came as the agent of certain revolted
colonies of England TO seek material
aid to sustain the hard pushed rebel
lion. but to the enlightened eye of his
tory he is an envoy from the new world
to the old, addressing TO its half awak-
ened heart and conscience the soul
stirring invitation to be free. No filter
choice was ever made by any nation In
any age. There was too heavy sea
running to have any incompetence on
the quarter deck.
An interest which we can scarcely
comprehend was taken in that day In
natural science. Franklin was by uni
versal consent the greatest natural
philosopher of his time. He was hailed
as the confident of nature, the play
mate of lightning, Prometheus I'M
punished. The brightest constructive
and critical energies OF the best minds
were devoted to the solution Of politi-
cal problems, and here, they said, was
man who had founded many states up
on the principles of abstract justice
and had consolidated them at last
into superb model republic, for this
hasty generalization had seized the for
eign mind, always too apt TO regard
leaders instead of masses. and 1t was
long before the millions Of Americans
got their due abroad.
Thus it came that the great heart OF
liberal France went out at once in
quick rush of welcome to Franklin. lie
was the point that attracted the over
charged electricity of that vast and
stormy mass of active thought. He be-
came the talk of the town. They made
songs about him. They published more
| than 80 engravings of him, so that his
fur cap and spectacles became as IA
| milar as the face of the king on the
| louis dor. The pit rose when he en-
| tered 4 theater These are not trivial
details. Those spontaneous honors paid
| to an alien citizen by people SO long
the victims of degrading tutelage show
ed the progress they had made toward
| liberty. In honoring him they honored
themselves. They vaguely felt he was
l fighting their battle. They read In his
serene and noble countenance the
| promise of better times.-John Hays
Franklin In France" in Century.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
BURIED LIVING PERSONS.
Horrible Custom of Japanese Prior
10 Year GAG a. ID.


Prior to the year GAG y. d. the Japa-
nese had one of the most horrible
burial customs that can be imagined
that of burying all the immediate
friends and retainers of Il prince or
other person of note in standing po-
Sition around the potentate's grave and
leaving them in the earth up to their
necks TO perish of thirst and hunger.
The custom cannot be said to have
been general as late as the date given,
for the japanese records prove that in
the time of the Emperor Suinin (97-30
B. c. the burial rites of royal person
ages were so modified as to partially
abolish former cruelties. Speaking Of
q young brother of Suinin, who died
and had his retinue buried standing
around his grave, the old record
says: For many days they died not,
but wept and cried aloud. At last they
died. Dogs and crows assembled and
ate off their heads. The emperor's
compassion was aroused, and he de-
sired to change the manner of burial.
When the empress died, soon after, the
mikado inquired of his officers if some
thing in the way of a change could not
be suggested, and one proposed to
make clay figures of men and bury
them as substitutes"
That this did not entirely do away
with the former custom is proved by
an edict issued in the year GAG y. D.,
the date given first above, which forbid
the burial of living persons and pro-
vided penalty for further adherence
to the awful rite.-St Louis Republic.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Congressman Huff has asked for
$3.50 for postoffice building for But
Ter, but the Westmoreland county towns
are to be first provided for.
The long expected fight against the
railroads was begun in both houses of
Congress, Monday.
Without debate or a dissenting vote
the House adopted resolution offered
by Mr.. Gillespie of Texas, calling on
the President to send to it all the in
formation in the possession Of the Inter
State Commerce Commission showing
or tending to show violation of the
ANTITRUST law. through. the merger
which the Pennsylvania railroad has &C.
complished with the Baltimore & Ohio
tha Norfolk & Western, the Chesapeake
& Ohio. the Northern Central, and the
Philadelphia, Baltimore q Washington
railroads, the last being the name Of
the Pennsylvania branch between
Washington and New York.
The bills for the relief of Rev. Long
and James Graham of Butler passed the
House, last week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
$500 per year IN Advance. Otherwise sl.so
POLITICAL.

The Hitchcock bill regarding pri-
mary elections designates the second
Tuesday of January for holding pr.
mar;es 10 nominate men for the local
offices and the second Tuesday OF June
for nominations for county ana STATE
Offices. The primaries for both parties
are to be held at the same time ana
place by the general election omcers'
from a. m. to p. M; the ballots are
TO be furnished by the County Com
missioners; the Sheriff is to give pupiic
notice. etc. etc.-just as for general
election, and with severe penalties ior
bribery, or the use Of money to influence
voters.
The prevailing sentiment at Harris
h,ro ;s said to favor one of these bills
the Cooper or Hitchcock-and one ol
them NAV become the law within the
,ext few weeks. If this takes place
the date for our next county primary
NAV be changed and if the Hltcncock
hill becomes the law the date nxed ioi
the primary will be changed by the law
and that fixed for the State convention
-Jnne 6th-will have to be changed 10
4 later date. to allow the election oi
delegates, June 18th.
while the bills are pending In tne
Legislature everything political may DC
said to be ''in the air.
kt.rc
There is growing sentiment IN TINS
county against the use OF money 1or
obtaining nominations, and as either Oh
these bills. enacted into law, will at
least partially correct the abuse. IL is
more than probable that one OF tnem
will become the law for primary cleo
tions.
The Senate Of Ohio passed s-cent
railroad passenger rate bill by unani-
mons vote. last week. Railroad legis-
Iation-rate, rebate and government
ownership-will probably become a
fad now.
Gen. Grosvener is in danger in his
Congressional district. as there Is as
nosition TO set him aside for another
man. He is now in the seventy y-third
of his age, has spent the last twenty
wears of his life in the House, and is
perhaps the most picturesque as well as
one of its most useful members He Is
one of the two Republican members Oh
the Committee on Rules, who, to-
cether with the Speaker, govern the
House as a schoolmaster would his
pupils. He is fluent and witty IN
debate, and is veritable cyclopedia OF
knowledge He is an ornament 10 tne
House and credit to his State. Tne
The people of his district ought to be
proud of him, and they would certainly
lower their standing in the eyes OF the
country as an intelligent an appreciative
people if they were to cast him adrift
in the midst OK his usefulness after hav-
ing served them and the country with
30 much distinction for twenty years.
Speaker Cannon is particularly con-
cerned about the talk Of defeating
General Grosvenor for denomination
and has caused petition to be circuiat-
ed among the, Republican members OF
the house appealing to General Gros-
yenor's constituents to stand by him
and see that he goes back 10 tne
sixtieth Congress. .-Ex.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
CHURCH NOTES.

The United Presbyterian will hold
their regular quarterly reception to new
members in the church, Fridayevening.
All invited.
Rev. J. Campbell White. Secretary Of
the Ways and Means Committee of the
United Presbyterian church spoke tc
the congregations at Butler, Mt
Chestnut and White Oak Springs,
Sunday in the interests of Mems League
which it is proposed to organize at
Pittsburg, Feb. 1915
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
ACCIDENTS.

Charles Schenck was struck on the
forehead by a maui, at the Car Works,
Friday, and was severely injured, but is
about again.
Mrs. Sarah Kelly, aged 20 years and
almost blind, was found dead on the
floor of her house in Worth twp,
burned to death, last Friday morning.
She was alone at the time of the accident
her granddaughter who lived with her
being away on visit. Mrs. Kelly was
a widow and one of the most respected
women of the township. She leaves
three sons-Thomas, Laurie, who con-
ducts the farm on which the mother
resided, and William, of Slipperyrock.
Andrew Knittle, aged 56 years, was
struck and killed by an express on the
Valley railroad last Friday. near Brae-
burn. He had started to work In the
morning as usual, walking along the
railroad tracks The fog prevented his
seeing the approaching train until it
was too late He was picked up and
taken tn Braeburn station and after
wards removed to Flick's ur !ertakin9
rooms He leaves a wife and grown
family in Butler"
Grant Albert of the Fifth Ward,
Butler was struck by B. & o. train
at Wildwood, yesterday morning, and
so badly injured that he died at the
Butler Hospital, that afternoon. He
leaves wife and several children.
Claire Watson, aged three years. a
SOP of A. R. Watson of Renfrew slipped
into the creek. last Saturday and was
drowned.
P. j. Shoaf, aged 35 years, fell dead
on the streets of Slipperyrock, Monday
morning.
Mrs Al Puff of Penn twp. had four
ribs broken by being thrown from her
buggy by a. runaway horse, Monday
evening The accident happened near
Cyrus Stepp's house. along the Plank
Road and Mrs. Puff was carried IN
there and she seemed to be seriously in
jured The child with her was not
hurt.
John Wagner of West street. employ
ed at Shull q Badgers brickworks, was
caught in CAVERN yesterday morning
and had his right arm broken and was
badly bruised and squeezed, Mrs.
Wagner was at Marwood visiting her
husbands brother at that place when
the accident occurred and the injured
man was taken to the hospital, died at
nine o'clock this morning in the hos
pital. Death was caused by internal
| injuries, which were worse than at first
appeared. MIR. Wagner was AZ years of
age and was born and raised in Penn
township. He is survived by his wife,
| nee Martsolf.
A freight train on the Bessie, at
Mcbride station, Monday evening, was
stopped within three-feet of drunken
man, otherwise there would have been
one more accident" to report, this
week
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
The American Chameleon.

The American chameleon, small liz
ard (Anolis carolinensis), inhabits vari-
Gus parts Of the southern United States.
The little animal has the remarkable
habit of quickly and completely chang
ing Its colors, varying from brown to
yellow or pale green. Its food consists
of insects. The little animal is perfect
ly harmless to higher forms of life, Is
often kept as pet and has been worn
attached to a chain as an ornament.
The toes are provided with adhesive
pads, which enable the lizard to run
upon smooth vertical surfaces. - St.
Nt~h~ls%-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
Oil and Gas Notes.
The Market-Remains at ST. So.


Clearfield-The Southern's well on
the Denny, south of Coylesville. reached
the pay last Thursday and is rated at
25 bbls
Connoquenessing-Four new loca-
tions have lately been made On the
Mckinney, Fehl. Nicholas and Rose
farms.
Butler, Ohio. is becoming famous as
an oil town. They have a &C Dbl. well
there that produces white or refined
oil. The Butler Oil and Gas Company
is drilling another well on the same
farm, located 500 feet southwest of the
producer Northeast of the producer
$50 feet, on an adjoining farm, the Ohio
Oil Company is drilling test at 800
feet This farm contains 30 acres and
it is said the company paid bonus of
SO, 900 for the lease. The field is about
12 miles southeast of Mansfield
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01

Former Lieutenant Governor Louis
A. Watres of Scranton will be allowed
to name the eleven delegates from
Lackawanna county to the next Repub-
hcan state convention on condition that
he is a bona fide candidate for governor
and stands a chance to be nominated,
The delegates will not vote for a straw
candidate.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the
estate of Sarah c. Timblin, deceased,
late of Euclid, Butler county,
Pennsylvania, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know,
ing themselves to be indebted to said
estate are hereby requested to make
prompt payment and those having
claims against the estate will present
the same duly authenticated for settle
CATHERINE A. TIMBLIN,
Euclid, Pa.
J. NJ. & ii. l. PAINTER,
Attorneys, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
EXECUTORS, NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Elizabeth Scott. decd, late of Middlese1
tp, Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
ed the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenti
Gated for settlement to-
SAMUEL A. LESLIE. EXT,
r. F. d. 90, Valencia, Pa
JAMES B. MCJUNKIN. Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
NOTICE.

In the matter OF thel
petition for amendment
of the charter of the NJ. s. ID. No -
United Presbyterian March T., 1906
Church, of Butler, Pa.
Notice Is hereby given that In pursuance
OF an application to the Court OF Common
Pleas OF Butler county by the Trustees of
the United Presbyterian church OF Butler,
Pennsylvania, for leave TO have the charter
amended. The Court fixed March 5th, 1906,
at p, m for hearing said application where
all persons interested can be heard.
CALVIN G. CHRISTIE,
ATTORNEY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
Drying preparations simply d. '
op dry eatarrh; they dry up the secret
which adhere to the membrane and dec

which adhere to the membrane ana Gee
pose, causing far more serious trouble Z.
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid ail -
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and SAL
and use that which cleanses, soothes g. Z
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
50c size. Ely Brothers So Warren St., N. Y.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itseli
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev
ing Immediately the painful inflammation
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Letters of administration on the estate
of Smiley r. Williams, decd, late Of
venango twp, Butler Co., Pa, having
been granted to the undersigned. all
persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly
authenticated for settlement to
JOSEPH W. MEALS, Admir-,
R. F. d. 65, Emlenton, Pa.
MURRIN q MURRIN, Atty. 1l-2-0o
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Nancy Bartley, late Of Penn
twp, Butler Co., Pa, decd.
Letters testamentary having been
granted to the undersigned on the above
estate, notice is hereby given to all
persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate to make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against
the same to present them duly authen-
ticated for settlement.
THoS. A. HAYS, Ex'r.,
r. F. D. 81, Saxonburg. Pa.
JAMES B. MCJUNKIN, Atty. 10-5-05
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01

WHOLESALE arrests for political Of
fenses continue in Russia; the prisons
ara full, and another revolution is pre-.
dicted.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
PHYSICIANS,

nR. l.. r. HAZLETT,
IL 106 VI. Diamond St.. Butler.
North side of Court House.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat work,
speciality.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
OsTEOPATHY.

nR. JULIA E. FOSTER,
~ OSTEOPATH.
Consultation and examination free.
Office hours-9 to ~ A. NJ, to
NJ, daily except Sunday. Evening
appointment.
Office-Stein Block, Rooms 9-10, But
ler, Pa. Peoples Phone Ats.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
B. F. Hilliard, decd, late Of Washing
ton twp, Butler county, Pa, hay
ing been granted to the undersigned, all
persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will please make immedi-
ate payment and any having claims
against said estate will present them
duly authenticated for settlement to
AMELIA c. HILLIARD, Exx.,
R. F. D. 40, West Sunbury. Pa.
IRA MCJUNKIN Atty. 11-23-Oo
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
FURNITURE & H. II. GOODS.

$40, 900 WORTH on FINE FURNITURE.
lbY5SE bS oGaSE GSR RE axFahR SaGASs souHE5 EHaEs
SUITES. COST si4o AND $50, NOW s45
LEATHER ROCKERS. CHEAP FOR sos
EACH NOW $50; LEATHER MogRIss s
AND sLso oDD PARLoR cHAiRs. gEAE-
TIES, TOR Aso EACH; SIX Il HAND sdo
At $3.50 BACH: THREE.PIEcE RARI:oBB RAssLeB
SS5 BIG LOT OF RUGs s. AND $3.50
EACH. HANDSOME MAHOGANY CHI
EoNIERs AND BED ROOM SUITES AT BIG
foof ron THE BIG wrNpoE NEXT TO
EHHHaeNV &fFsRi4zSz M zSzHsN 4 xss si1lIlasfssI 1lIlGsfs.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Letters testamentary on the estate OF
McCallister Kuhn, decd, late of Con
cord twp, Butler Co., Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
ment and any having just claims against
said estate will present the same duly
authenticated for settlement to
FRANK M. KUHN, EXT,
R..F. ID. "a. Karns City.
J. w. HUTCHINSON, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-02-01

THAT Shipwreck on the west Coast
of Vancouver's island, last week, was a
terrible affair. The vessel was driven.
by ale upon the high rocky coast
and nearly everybo dy ON her perished.
One hundred and twenty people mostly
passengers from San Francisco met
their deaths in the stormy waters.
THE "beef barons' of Chicago are
accused of attempting TO bribe the
newspapers of Chicago.