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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

The WHALE.-Unless some new demand in
the arts arises for the products of the whale,
coming generations will witness vast in
crease in the numbers of that gigantic ante
diluvian ocean mammal. The time was
when, within the memory of those who have
barely passed the meridian of life, the prod
ucts of the whale fishery were indispensable
to civilized needs. All the oil for lubricating
machinery came from that source. 1t was
largely used in the arts; it furnished light in
our dwellings; spermaceti in lieu of wax
made less expensive and almost as cloanly
candles the baleen of the right whale was
in great demand for umbrella ribs, corset
bones and many other purposes, and prod
uct of cetaceous disease formed the basis of
several very attractive perfumes. Petroleum
and its dsillates have largely super
seded whale oil for fabrication and lighting
spermaceti has given place to parafne, also
product of petroleum whalebone is sup
planted by steel and cellulOid, and lately there
has been discovered gum in the Amazonian
valley that has the exact odoriferOus quality
of amborgris and can be gathered, exported
and sold at a much less cost. So it is not i'm
probable that the whale may be left compare
lively at peace before long, and in time the
sight of one will not be so rare an occurrence
as to form an important item in the journal of
ocean travellers. But the increase will not
be very rapid as the whale has but one young
at birth and the period of CESSATION is be-
lieved to be not less than year.-HGrttOrd
Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

Life itself may be said to be sort of
masque. We profess to admire frankness,
but we are all arch dssemblers. In incau-
tious moments we may let the disguise slip
for minute, and disclose more than we in
tended of our real selves, but we speedily
clap it back again, and take up our parts 1t
is true that to some we reveal more than 9TH
ers, but it is one of the less agreeable traits Of
human nature that we have a tendency to
display our harshest aspects toward those who
love us best, and who will therefore be most
wounded by our unkindness while we dis
semble studiously before those TO whom our
whims are a matter of indifference or amuse-
ment But, reader gentle or ungentle, is
there one TO whom you would like to grant
the privilege of looking into the innermost re-
cesses of your being, and learning every
thing which you know of yourself? Wife,
sister, mother, lover friend-to which of
these would you open the way for such an in
innate revelation? To none? Then it re-
mains that there are chambers in which the
heart must sit down in dismal communion
with ITSELF and do solitary penance for ire
coverable opportunities and ireparable
wrongs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

the sashimi was that live fish should be
brought in. sliced while alive aud served.
We were not brave enough for that, and so
we contented ourselves with looking at the
fish leap about in their decorated basins, and
seeing them carried away, no doubt to be
sliced for less sentimental feeders behind the
screen. As final course we had peas pre-
pared with horseradish, a cake of wheat flour
and powdered ice. The dinner came to an
end after a struggle of six or seven hours,
and as we drove home through the illuminat-
ed town, brilliant with lanterns and fireworks
and arches and bonfres, it was felt that we
had been honored by an entertainment such
as we may never again expect TO see.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

opened his purse something glittering fell out
at his feet. 1t was Aunt Holyoke's ring He
picked it up "You used to wear this" he
said THAT was why bought it."
"You were very good. Did you mean to
give il to mel l asked.
"If you will take my heart with it, Belle"
Mary ~ Prescott in Hdrper's Mdgd5ine
for OctOJeT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19
Miscellany.
DE 'sperIenoc oh de ReDrend OuaLo

De 'sperienoe oh de ReD'rend dual,
strong.
Swing dat gate wide, Pestle Peter,
Ring de big bell, beat de gong,
Saints and martyrs den will meet dair
Brudder, Rebrend Quake Strong.
Sound dat bugle, Angel Gabriel,
Tell de elders, loud and long,
"Cair out dem high seats oh Heaben,
Here comes Rebrend Quake Strong"
Turn dc guard out, Gineral Michael,
Arms present de line along;
Let de band play "COnkerin' Hero"
For de Reb'rend Quake Strong.
Den let Moses bring de crown, an
Palms an wcddin' gown along
Wild percession to de landin';
Here's de Reb'rend Quake Strong
Tune your harp-strings tight, King David,
Sing your good Old Hundred song,
Let de seraphs dance wild cymbals'
Round de Reb'rend Quake Strong.
Joseph. march down wild yer bredderin'
Tribes and banners musteriB' strong
Speech Oh welcome from old Abram,
Answer, Rebrend Quake Strong.
Angels, hear me yell Hosanner!
Hear my dulcem Rpeeritool song.
Halleluyerl I'm a-comn'l
I'm de Rcb'rend Quake Strong.
Make dat white robe rudder spacious,
An dat waist belt 'stronary long,
Cause twill take some room in glory
For de Rebrend Quake Strong.
whatl No one to de landin'7
Peers like suffn -nudder's wrong;
Guess N glib dat sleepy Peter
Fits-frUm Reb'rend Quake Strong
How am dis7 De gates all fastened;
out oh all de shining frong
Not muatto cherub even
Greets de Reb'rend Quake Strong
What narrow little gateway
My! dat gate am hard to move!
"who am dat ?" says 'postle Peter,
From de parapet Bbove.
Uncle Peter, don't you know me
Me, shinin' light so lone7
Why, de berry niggers call me
Good old Reb'rend Quake Strong.
Dunno me, de shoutin' preacher?
keg'lar hu-hog Wesleyan too
Whar in de woods you bin q lOafn-
Some ole ROSTERS boddered you,
| reckon. Why, I've conyarted
Hundreds o. darkes in song
Dunno me, nor yet my mRsser?
I'm de Reb'rend Quake Strong.
Hark to dat ar curious roarin',
Far away, but roln' higher;
See d. dreadful dragon hyin'
Head like night, an mouf OBJ hre:
'Tis de berry king OBJ debes,
An he's rushin' right along.
Oh dear Peter, please to open
To Classleader Quake Strong!
Old Nck's comingl can fcelit
Gettin' warmer all about;
Oh, my good, kind Kurnal Peter,
Let me in I'm all too stout
To 20 long wild Major Satan
Into dat warm climate, 'mong
Fire and birthstone. Hear me knockin',
Old Churchmember Quake Strong.
Dat loud noise am comm nearer
Drefiul smell, like powder smoke:
'Nuddcr screechl Good Hebben help me!
Lord forgib dis pore old moke,-
A Illus wuz 81 berry holy,
Sngn' an prayin' extra long;
Now de debel's gwine to cotch me,
Poor old niger, Quake Strong.
Hi dat gate swings back little;
Mighty squeezin to git froO;
Ole ApollyOn huwlin' louder,
Everything around am blue.
Bangl de gate goes, an Belzebub,
Bunch Of wool upon his prong
Goes Tong home widout de soul oh
Misable sinner, name Of Strong.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

Sweet summers glow stin fingers on the scene,
Each leaf and flow richer tint reveals;
Perchanee rose in sheltered spot may stay
To soothe our vain regrets. But ev'ry month
Each season that comes rOund-brings its own good.
Most happy they who use those gifts aright
Believing they are sent for good OF ALL
Each doing his own duty In the place.
Replete with bounteous wisdom from on high
Tinsley's Magazine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

The poet Whittier writes, in defence of the
religious creed of the Quakers, and in answer
to a controversialist who said that their light
is dim "If the light given Immediately by
the Holy Spirit is dim, what must that be
which comes to us through the medium OF
human writers in an obsolete tongue? Is
the Bible more and better than the Spirit
which inspired it ;? Shall the stream deny
the fountains The horrible child murder in
Pocasset shows the danger of Bibleolatry. II
is only an attempt to initiate Abraham"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19

DIR. Holland thinks il remarkable 'that
whenever an enthusiast in religion gets new
light, and adopts what he considers 'ad-
vanced views, he almost invariably begins to
tamper with marriage" He considers the
marriage question a pretty sure test of the
quality of any scheme of reform or religion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-09-19
Stout Goods for Outdoor Work,

Our prices are at bottom fgures We tciH not be
uHdrrsOid.
You will make money by examining our stock be-
fore purchasing.
ssT- Remember the place-tho old stand in Fisk
Block.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

WHY LINCOLN ALLOWED HIS BEARD
TO GRow.-The portrait of Mr.. Lin
coin was painted in 1860, during the
pendcncy OF the Presidential election,
or Immediately after. under an order
from Mr.. Bryan, then citizen of
Chicago. The face is unshaven, which
gives it rather youthful look, with
out in the least improving its native
LONELINESS. Mr.. Lincoln was in the
habit of explaining that he turned
his beard loose" at the suggestion of a
lady, whose knowledge of his personal
appearance was confined to newspaper
cuts, which fairly made him an ogre.
She wrote to him that in her woman's
Judgment whiskers would add much to
his beauty, and if he could be per-
suaded to cultivate them she would
kiss him tie first time they ever met.
The gallant rail splitter at once re-
stricted his tonsorial operations to the
upper and neither lips, leaving them
free for the osculatory reward, and in
few weeks garnished his cheeks,
chin and throat with hirsute adorn-
ment, which puzzled Mrs. Lincoln and
surprised his friends without, as al
ready intimated, enhancing his per-
sonal pulchritude AS the necessary
conclusion to this cover true tale," it
chanced that he and the unknown lady
met, and the promised reward was
claimed and received.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

THERE is certain logic in business
which is exceedingly fascinating, and
great many persons do business in
the logical way to which we refer.
Instance A gentleman bought horse
of a dealer who was never before
known to get the wrong end of bar
gain for his portion. The agreement
and a very simple and fair one it
appeared to be-was that one-half of
the price should be paid down and that
the buyer should owe for the other
halt. When the horse dealer, how
ever, presented himself and demanded
the pay our logician replied that the
horse had been paid for. GLOW can
that be ?" cried the unhappy jockey.
'It's as clear as the light" replied the
man of superior intelligence. "Our
agreement was that / should pay you
one-half your price, which | did, and
that I should owe you for the other
half" Exactly" said the jockey,
'those were the precise words, and
now I've come for the other half don't
you see?" 81 prefer to stand by my
agreement, for | am man of my
word" the philosopher responded,
and how in the world can / owe you
for the second half of your price, as
promised / would, if / pay it? No,
my friend I'll stick to my bargain
and owe you, just as said | would" !"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

A STRANGE COLLISION AT SEA-
The Rotterdam ~eeamship 2. Caland,
which arrived at New York September
9, brought the Captain and crew OF
Norwegian bark which had been sunk
by collision with some sea monster IN
mid-ocean. The bark Columbia left
London for Quebeck, in ballast, August
8, and met with variable weather until
the morning of the 4th of September,
when she was sailing at the rate OF
from 6 to I miles an hour before fair
wind. The sea was not very rough,
and the bark was carrying all sail and
westward. The Captain was On deck
at five bells in the morning watch,
when tremendous shock, which shook
the bark from stem to stern, was sud-
denly felt. The men who were asleep
in their hunks were awakened, and
thinking that the foremast had been
carried away, sprang on deck Capt.
Larsen and three of his men ran to
the port side and saw the water dis
colored with blood, while the tail and
fins of a huge monster were seen
splashing about in the sea, which had
become violently agitated on that side
of the vessel. AT this moment one OF
the crew cried out that leak had been
sprung, and Capt. Larsen and the car
penter hurried down into the hold to
see if the bark had suffered any iniu-
ries. In the port bow, about three feet
below water mark, they found that
four planks had been crushed in for
space about four feet long. A large
hole had been made, through which
the daylight above the water could be
plainly seen. The water was pouring
into the vessel through this hole. Sew
eral attempts were made to stop it up,
but failing, the bark was abandoned
and sank soon after. The Captain and
his crew of twelve men were fortu-
nately picked up by the P. Caland the
same day in the afternoon. No pre-
else description of the colliding mon
ster could be given. The Columbia
was an old ship, but about two years
ago was put on the stocks and thor
oughly replanked. Her bow was made
of solid four and half inch oak
planking.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01
THE PENSIONERS BUREAU.

Since the passage of the arrears of
pensions act fifty thousand rejected
claims have been presented again to
the Commissioner of Pensions. These,
with the number of unsettled claims
now before the bureau swell the total
number to more than one hundred and
eighty thousand. The number OF
claims received each week since the
passage of the act referred to averages
twenty-five hundred, which is double
the number that the bureau can con-
slider under its present system OF dong
business. The Commissioner receives
about twenty-five hundred letters
daily from inquiring pensioners, and
over twelve hundred letters sent out
daily in reply. The pensioners now
on the roll number about one hundred
and thirty-fve thousand, the list hav-
ing been increased more than ten thou
sand during the year by the settle
ment of claims of pensions of the war
of 1912. Commissioner Bentley has
plan to radically change the present
system of paying pensions. 1t is to
divide the United States into districts,
which shall be under the control of
commission consisting of surgeon
and skilled pension clerk, the duties
whom shall be to attend at the prln-
cipal places in the district and hear
evidence in application for pensions
An ingenious system of blanks has
been suggested for communicating
with the central Office. The benefits
of this plan would be to subject old
claims to more rigid examination,
and to protect the Government and
the pension fund against fraudulent
and unmeritorious claims, and at the
same time to greatly reduce the cost OF
the payment of pensions. The first pen
sion law of which there is any knowl-
edge in England was the act of 1892,
which authorized the payment of
weekly sum from every parish for the
relief of the sick, hurt and manned
soldiers or marines. Commissioner
Bentley goes back to the original prin-
ciple, and relegates the question OF
the right to pensions to the people OF
the parish. The witnesses would all
be neighbors of the claimants.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01
Time of Holding Courts.

The Court direct that after the 11th day of
March, 1878, the several Courts of the county
of Butler shall commence on the first Monday
OF March, June, September and December in
each year, to continue two weeks, or SO long az
necessary to dispose of the business. 1t is fur
ther ordered that hereafter no causes be put
down for trial or traverse jurors summoned tor
the first week of the several terms.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01
Manhood: How Lost, How Restored.

Manhood How Lost, How Restored.
,sHssxt Just published, new edition OF
xzA&3 DR. CULVERWELL'S CELEBRA-
H3ESS TED ESSAY on the radical care
~X without mcdicine) Of SPERMAToR-
ks-- RHRA or Seminal Weakness, lnvol-
untary Seminal L. sses, IMPoTENCY, Mental and
Physical Incaracily, Impcdiments to Marriage,
etc; also, CONSUMPTION, EPILEPSY and FITS,
induced by self-ii dulgence or sexual cxtrava-
gance. &c.
Fzs~ Price, in a sealed envelope, only 6 cents.
Tie celebrated author, IN this adm irgb!e Es.
say, clearly demonstrates, from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming conse-
qucnces of self-abu'c may he radically cured
without the dangerous use o internal medicine
or the application of the knife; pointing out
mode of cure at once simple, certain aud eiiec-
tua!, by means OF which every sufferer, TO mat
ter whrt his condi ion may be, may cure himself
cheaply, privately and rGdicqtfy.
0zsrThis Lecture should b9 in the hands o!
every youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid, on receipt of six cents or two
postage stamps.
Address the Publishers,
The cIvetwelI Medic al Co.,
Al ANN ST, NEW YORK, Z. o. Box 1856.
ap1f-ly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01
Marriage and Health Guide.
PROF. HARRIS RADICAL CURE
FOR SPERMATORRHGA.
SEMINAL PASTuL,LE"

eipa Sea, of the Disease, aeay Absorption, and
Ing specific influence the Seminal Vcgiclcs, Eao-
ulatory Ducts. Prostate Gland aud Urethra, The
Of the Remedy attended with Inconvenience and
does not Interfere rih the ordinary pursuits oi life Is
quickly dissOlyed All absorbed. producing mnc
diute soothing and restorative eject the te1ua aud
orEazion. wrecked from rlfAluse and
stopping the drain from the system. restoring the mind TO
health and sound memory, removing the Dinines1 Of
Sight, Nervous Debility. Confusion OF Ideas. Aver
sion TO Society. etc. etc. and Tie Of
old usually acepnpanyn this rouble and
ing perfect Sexual vigor. where has been dormant for
cases, and Is pronounced Drugs
witness with but little " any permanent good There
Eonscnse about this Preparation Practical enables
positively guarantee that II will give BatiBiaction
During the eight that has teen general
Thousands Of It's value and II is conceded
by Mrtea Yrofrsson n bc the rational
Discovered of reaching aud curing this very prevalent trouble
thai well known % be tir OF untold misery many
upon whom quac,s with their useless and
big The Remedy neat LoIr,, hre.
No l. (enoush last month"; e3 No. ., (suieiebt
effect permanent cure unes, in ca,es) 90; No.
asting over three months. will STOP emission, aud reor,
yi-or IN 81. Seat by mail sealed In plain
wrappers. Full DIRDCrrOHE Tor using Will accom-
pcny EACH box.
<send f1r u Descriptive Pamphlet giving AnatomiesiN -
illustrations, which will convince the most tkepteai
m that they be restored To perfect manhood, and H
Gued for The duties of life, affected. ~
NSeBt Sealed for stamp 10 any Sold ONLY ty theI
pAE2sS REMEDY CO. .ElF C. CHEMISTS.
t and 9th SITS. CT. LOUIS, MO-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

Will offer bargains during the dull that will be of interest @ and well
wanting to
SHE 81 and Sl25 invite comparison with
ST 80 25 and $3.50 including three
of reliable and popular makes undoubtedly the
best have been offered, and it will afford
pleasure show these goods
samples
living distance.
makes and finish
reduced from bargain close this line
Black Coo Coored Satin Moe
popular
Also invite the attention of buyers of Camees to our new and large stock
of all shades yard sold last
Also, better qualities at 6Oc 75c and 81 -
at 81
be csenton application o examine and
arriving
Choice New Chintzes, Plain and Side Bands
Housekeeping SpecayTbng Napkins Crashes &c Beached
Muslms Sheeng and Pillow Case Musln all
widths and at lower prices than elsewhere
Trimming all kinds Ruchig Srf Scarfng received
day!
white oo worth 65c French Woven and
Domesti Corscts, in all the popular makes
Shirts ST. the
the o the Wamsutta Muslin
of the departments will that the best
of stock, and the
bestpo possible shown %
BOGGS &c BUHI,
1lS & 100 FEDERAL STREET, ALLEGHENYi
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

FRANCIS S. pURVIANCE,
Ofce with Gen. J. N. Purviance, Main street,
south of Court House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

T. G. CAMPBELL,
Of;ce in Berg's new building, I'd floor, east
side Main St, few doors south of Lowry
House. mar:-tf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01
For restoring Gray Hair TO
its natural Vitality and Color.

A d re s in g
which is at once
a gre e a b / e,
healthy, and eff
fectual for pre-
s erwin ng the
hair. Faded or
gray hair is soon
restored to ats
o,.;1,,,,<,1 co1or
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

JOS. G. VANDERLIN,
Office Main street, door south of Court House.
VIM A. FORQUER,
esr Office ca Main street, opposite yogeIey
House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01
JOHN II. NEGLEY,

ES-Gives particular attention to transactions
in real estate throughout the county.
OFFICE ON DIAMOND, NEAR CouRT HOUSE,. IN
CITIZEN BUILDING
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

GEO. Il. WHITE,
Office n. 4. corner of Diamond
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

j. d. Mel UNKIN,
Office in Schneideman's building, west side OF
Main street, End square from Court House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

q A. g u. SULLIVAN,
may7 Office s. w. cor. CT Diamond
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

A. g. WILLIAMS,
Office Oh Diamond. two doors west Of CITIZEN
Office. APPS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

LEV. McQUISTION,
Office Main street, door south OF Court House
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

FEsRTsS AR1IOR,
j Justice of the Peace.
Main street, opposite PostofIice,
jlyI6 ZELIENOPLE, PA.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

BLACK 6 BRO,
Office on Main street, one door south 0.
Brady Block, Butler. Pa. fsou. 9, 1874.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

f. VI. EASTMAN,
Ofica in BreGi.l building.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-10-01

FERD REiBER,
Office in Berg's new building, Main street ap91J
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-12-04
Struck on the Head.

Mir. c. l.. Bonner informed us Mon- day of probable homicide that occur red at Bill Smart's coal bank, on Satur- day night some thirteen miles from this city. Bud Cheek came there drunk, and Luther Harkey a friend of his commenced joking him. Cheek;became enraged at him and picking up a piece of scantling struck Harkey on the head with it, mashing in his skull B or 4 inches. Cheek although drunk man. aged to escape.-Ft. Smith Elevator.
 Mir. Luther Harkey, the man referred to in the above paragraph as having received the collaborating blow, will be remembered by many of our readers as a former resident of this vicinity. He has q large circle of relatives here, one or two of whom have gone up to Sebastian to see and care for the injur- ed man. We have not learned whether they have yet returned, or the full ex- tent of Luther's injuries. We hope, however, he may not be so badly inc jured as supposed, and that he may yet recover.
 LATER.-Since the above was put in type Mess. Talkington and Harkey have returned and from them we learn that the injuries inflicted have proved fatal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-12-04

The indications all point to ca, reer of unexampled financial pros perity. The course of real prosper ity can hardly be mistaken. The only fear is that wild speculation may set Tn and take the place of the very bright state of affairs which has once more dawned upon the coun- try. People who felt through the hard times that,.there must be solid bottom, which when struck would have reacting influence upon the condition of affairs, appear to have been sound in their conclusions.