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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
yoTin,eto Tell Lie.

Jesse G. had the reputation of be-
ing The biggest liar in Georgia, and
was never known to como out be-
hind One day Bill Ii. sat On the
shady side of his barn. After din
ner be saw jess riding toward town.
Bill hailed him and went to the gate.
Jess asked him what he wanted
"Stop and tell US big lie.' said
Bill. No time for lying now, said
Jess. "Your uncle Sol died sud-
denly On hour ago and / am going
for the coroner and coffin And
on he went. Bill ran to tbs house
and told his wife. She gathered up
the children. He hitched the horse
to the wagon, and loaded in bis
family, and posted four miles through
the heat and dust to Uucle SOILS
On arriving BIO found the fami,
ly and ncighbors in the large kitchen,
Uncle Sol buried-to the eyes in O
nalf big water mellon. The surprise
was mutual, and explanations followed.
WELL" said Bill, i asked jess for a
big lie, and not only got It but was
fool enough to believe it. | wouldn't
believe him again if | knew he was
diving. y Marietta journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
Punched Coins Counterfeit.

An opinion of timely interest was
recently rendered by Judge Lowell,
of the United States Circuit Court, IN
Massachusetts,, with reference to silver
quarters and half dollars with pieces
cut out and the holes filed with other
metal. Judge Lowell holds that such
coins are in effect counterfeit, and that
whoever SO mutilates them or knowing
ly passes them is guilty of counterfeit
ing. The reasoning by which he reach
es this conclusion is that coins OF these
denominations are repaired to be OF
certain weig bit and fneness, and are
not legal tender if they fall below the
fixed standard IF such 4 coln,' he
says, has had an appreciable amount
of silver removed from it we cannon
say that it remains good coin for Its
original value, or even for pToport Ion
ate value. If. then, the hole is plugged
with base metal or with any substance
other than silver this is an act of coun
tcrfeiting, because it is making some
thing appear to be q good coin Tor lt'
apparent value which was not 80 be
FORE This decision ought to be
timely warning Z to the rascals wh'
have not scrupled to flch bits OF slive
from coins to the annoyance and lncon
yeniencc Of the entire community
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
A SmIt Instituted 10 Decide
Wheeler Edison ~ the In
yentOr OF tho Electric
Light.
Special Dispatch to the PRESS.

Special Dispatch TO the PRESS.
RACINE, Wis, Aug. 6.-During the
approaching term of the Circlit Court
in this city suit will be instituted,
wh 'ch for magnitude and general inter
est will exceed any other case ever
tried in this part of the country. The
case is brought by the United States
Electric Light Company. of New York,
against the Edison Electric Light,
Company, of the same city, and virtu-
ally involves the existence Of the giant
corporations claim of being the invent
or of the incandcscent electric light
Ga behalf OF the United States Com
pany it Il claimed that the light was
really invented by w. X. Freeman, a
wcllknown scientist in this city, and
that Edison, after seeing trecman's
invention, took out patents in his own
name. Freeman is in the employ of
the Uuited States Company as elcctrl-
clan. The best patent lawyers in the
country have been engaged and over
5000 dispositions have already been
taken. The United States Company
claim that the only hope Edison has is
in staving off the suit for three CT four
years end reaping the benefit OF the
business Of the intervening time.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
Hay Fever.

Mr.. A. L. Avery. Pharmacist, New
ark, N. J.-Having been afflicted for
eleven years with Hay Fever, after
trying almost everything With 20
avail, | gave up all hopes of being
cured, when | purchased of you box
of Ely's Cream Balm. To my surprise,
after few applications, was entirely
relieved Il. WATSON HARRIS, Letter
Carrier No. IA, New P. o., Newark,
n. j. r.
| have been u Hay Fever sufferer
for three years, and have often heard
of EIy's Cream. Balm spoken OF in the
highest terms, but did not take muck
stock in it Secause of the many quack
medicines. A friend persuaded me to
try the Balm, and with the most won
derful success. This recommendation
you can use for the benefit of Hay
Fever sufferers. L. S. GEER, SYRIA
cusc NY. Price so cents.
Apply into nostrils with little finger
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
rho NJ diciual Value OF Vcset'
,aSDleR,

A celebrated cook book discusses the
medicinal value of vegetables, as foi-
lows: Asparagus Is strong dirut'e'
and forms part of the cure Tor rheu-
matic patients at such health resorts
aa Aix-les-Bains. Sorrel is cooling
and forms the staple of that soup ana
herbs which the French lady will order
for herself after a long and tiring
Journey. Carrots, as containing u
ouantity of sugar, are avoided by some
neon,e. while others complain OF them
as iDdigestible. With regard TO the
latter accusation, it may be remarked.
in passing, that it is the yellow core oi
the carrot that is difficult OF digestion
the outer o red layer, is tender
enough. In Savoy, the peasants have
recourse to an infusion OF carrots as
specific for jaundicc.
The large sweet onion Is very rich
in those alkaline elements which coun-
teract the poison of rheuniatIc-gout,
IF slowly stewed in weak broth, and
eaten with little Nepaul pepper, II
will be found to be an admirable article
of diet for patients of stndicus ana
sedentary habits. The stalks on caull'
flower have the same sort OF value
only too often the stalk of caullfioWer
is 80 ill-bodied aud unpalitable that few
persons would thank you for proposing
TO them 10 make part of thcirineai con-
sist of so uninyiting an article. Iur'
nips, in the Same way, are often
thought to be indigestible. and better
suited for cows and sheep than for dell
cate people; but here the fault Ines
with the cook quite az much as with
the root. The cook boils the turnip
badly, AID then pours some Gutter
over it, and the eater of such dish IL
sure to be the worse it.. Try a better
way. What shall be said about oui
lettuces? The plant has slight mar.
crotic action, of which a French ole
woman, like a French doctor, wei
knows the value, and when pr operly
cooked it really very easy OF diges
LioD."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
Negro Inouries For Mail.

One of the oldest sights In the
south il to see the negroes hang arouuC
the postoffice. They are the fast ones
to call in the morning and the last to
leave at night, and it is by no means
rare to have them inquire for mail ten
to fifteen times day. / was in the
Office at Marietta, Ga, when an aged
darkey limped in and inquired:
Am dar' fo' or five letters heah fol
Juncbroke Dude?'
No, SIR replied the postmaster
after taking look
Well, den, III take one
There are no letters for you.'
Isn't dar a newspaper
Mo-
Hasn't | dun got muffin tallY
Not thing
Oats curus-werry Gurus" nut
tered the old man as he walked out
/ followed after, and when | asked
him if he expected an important
letter that day he replied:
'Sartin | does OATS why Izt
walked fo' miles dis mawnin'.'
'Whelc was the letter coming
from p
Il Dunno
Did you expect news or money
in the letter p
Deed | did, sab. | 'spected dat
letter might hab $40 into it.
Who from p
i dunno, but | 'spccted it
He then told me that he could
neither read nor write, had no friends
to write to him, had never mailed Q
letter in his life, and yet he had
inquired for mail at least five hun
dred times year for the past ten
years In fact, it wasn't an hour
after | had left him before he cir.
cled around to the Office again and
said
i rekon ] mus had some mai
by dis time p
'No-nothing for you
Wall, if dat amt curus---werry
Gurus Reckon I'd better wait fui
dat O'Clock trains !-DetroH Ere,
Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
PENN HARROW MANUFACTURING co.
CAMDEN, N. J.
The "GardeEa OF the West
TO THE FARMERS or PENNSYLVANIA.


give you a cordial invitation to come mon,
and SEQ this "Garden of the West'-Northeasi
Missouri. You that are weary with farms Of eI
hausted fertility, and you that have families ol
boys growing up whom you wish TO establish
upon farms larger and better and cheaper than
are within your reach in the old States, and
you that desire change OF climate, come and
see this country in its prime, aglow with golden
haryests where the great rustling fields of corn
murmur melodies of peace and welcome to the
visitor. 'Sceing is believing" ! show my
farms personally free of charge, to any one de-
string 10 inspect them.
"NoRTH EAST MISSOURI comprises that
part of the State bordercd on the east by Hi
nos, and on the north by Iowa. IL embraces a
territory about 100 miles square, celebrated for
its fertility, salubrity Of climate, accessibility
10 markets, diversity of landscape, and its
multiarious productions IL lies in direct con
nection, by trunk lines Of railway, with Chi
cago Philadelphia and New York. Perfect
order, peace and political freedom prevail.
Forty thousand Pennsylvanians already reside
in Missouri. In this fine district / have for
sale about three hundred farms, varying in
size, quality, price and equipments to suit the
wants of customers. ! SEND FULL DEsCRIP-
TIVE LISTS TO ANY ADDRESS FREE or
CHARGE. Prices range from $40 to 500 per
acre. let me briefly outline one sample farm
of the higher priced class-that of Mr.. w. NJ.
Baxter, 10 miles west of Hannibal, lin Marion
County, 2l0 acres richest "oimnoods hemp
htnd" all fenced, 40 acres good timber, 30
acres blue grass. 3 fine springs never falling,
large brick mansion (cost over 100000; soil of
unsurpassed fertility, producing in perfection
all standard grains, vegetables and fruits. X.
X. station on the premises; six trains pass
daily within halfhour's ride of Hannibal n
thriving city Of 10000 pop. Price, $50 per
acre, part cash, remainder on most reasonable
terms. Tie yuii,cdy .(arc Of purchaser from his
home 10 Pdimyra and return irW be GHord as
part oJ he cosh pdyDie"L Title guaranteed
perfect. .
Address HOMER II. WlNCllELL.
Real Estate Agent aud Commissioner OF I'm
migration for Missouri, Palmyra, Marion Co.,
No. july2Glm.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
A Peculiar Funeral Ceremony.

BosToy, July 3l.-A very peculiar
and interesting ceremon. was perform
ed By the Chinese at the funeral OF
Moy Dick Gam to-day, who died OF
pneumonia day or two ago Between
thirty and forty Cinnamon assembled,
clad in full naive costume, and each
wearing white silk apron, upon
which were worked in velvet the
square and compass the symbol OF
the Chinese Masonic Order OF United
Chinese Brethren-of which the dead
Monaghan was q member. The first
section of mourners numbered about
fifteen, carrying red and black serge
flags. trimmed with white, which form
some Chinese characters. Headed by
The Metropolitan band OF twenty
pieces, the procession marched through
some Of the principal streets to the
place Of funeral. The coffin was placed
on two stools in the center of the street
-Ashburton place, quiet and retired
localty-and two tables covered with
white cloths were placed at ends OF
coflia. A roasted pig and dead sheep
were laid on the first table, beside
bowl of rice, in which were placed a
number OF small lighted torches and
candles; on the second table there were
large dish of baked rice and Chinese
box. besides number of small cups
filled with rice and chopsticks. After
a few minutes Of silence six Chinese,
who assumed the duties of Buddhist
priests, and who were dressed IN white
ard black costumes, appeared at the
sides OF the coffin and tables and chant
ed prayers and responses. The tables
were cleared of the irst food. and on
the first table they laid piece of pork
and another roasted pig, while on the
sec ond table oranges and different va
ricties of Chinese food were placed.
The prayer for the dead was again re-
sumed, lasting nearly halfbour.
After prayers to joss had been
duly rendered, those of the Chinese
who wished paid their rcspe cts to the
dead by coming to the front OF the first
table, two by two, and kneeling and
bowing their heads to the ground a
number Of times. During the services,
the Chinese band, consisting of q
"Tom Tom, "cymbals and other instru-
ments, played different selections. The
procession then marched to Mount
Hope, where the interment took place,
the grave being covered with catables
used at the funeral and quantities OF
prayer on slips Of paper, many Of
which were distributed along the
road.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
General Scripture Circulation.

General scripture sircu8f-sio"'
The American Bible Society has un-
derta ken the fourth general supply OF
yhe United States with the Holy Scrip
turcs. Its purpose is to canvass the
country and furnish copy OF the
Bible to every family and every person
who will receive it The magnitude
of the work is TO be seen from the
growth of our country in extent and
population. At the date OF the lrst
general supply in 1890, the popu..
lation was 12,866,000, and Missouri
was the most western State. When
the second distribution occurred, III
1886, the population was 26, 800 900
and seven new States had been added,
including Texas and California. In
1866, the Socicty's Jubilee, when a
third distribution was made as thank
offering, the population was nearly 81
millions, covering 36 States and four
! Territories. There are now 80 States,
nine Territories and the District oi
Columbia, and the population numbers
nearly 50 millions; emigrants are com
ing in at the rate of thousand day.
The need Of such thorough distribu
ton is seen in the fact that out of IA,
e36 families visited by the Society =
representatives, by pastors and private
distributors, Ill, 932 were found with
out the Scriptures, and 81, ,995 were
supplied, besides $3.50 individuals
not included in these families. 10l ,O9s
volumes of the Scriptures, in fifteen
languages, were distributed among tht
newlv arrived immigrants at the port
of New York This is work tt
W hich all Christians should gladly
contribute and in which they maJ
gladly cooperate.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16


Why is certain kind Of window
called bay Window Because people
go there to look out to see.
1t is scarcely surprising that the age
is so full of falsehood when such vas
number of words are compelled to pass
through false teeth.
Dyspepsia. heartburn, nausea, In
! digestion. etc, are always relieved
by Brown Is Iron Bitters.
If you husband smokes, gentle lady
treat him as you would a smoking lamp
Don't put him out but let him down
easy.
Ifyou have scrofula. don't fail to
use "Dr. Lindsey's Blood Searcher. y
Sold by all druggists. 1t will cure
you
Cooked his own goose: Mr.. d., il
you'll get my coat done by Saturday |
shall be forever indebted to you II
that's your game it won't be done,
said the tailor
A fashion journal says: June brides
are the sweetest Maybe 80; but it is
the general impression that those who
have the most sugar in their own
right are not sour, by any means.
When you have tho blues, and feel
all out of sorts, then your liver is di-
seased, and you need Sellers Liver
Pills"
The cause Of the cyclone has been
ascertained. Out in the tornado-tossed
region there is band composed of
young ladies who are learning to play
the cornet.
Some of the seaside fans this year
are large enough to cover one side of q
girls face in case she bushes Ar
rangements have been made to report
a blush by telegraph, if one occurs any
where.
Druggists say that Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the best
remedy for female weakness that they
ever heard of, for it gives universal
satisfaction Send to Mrs Lydia II.
Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, for pamphlets.
Reports Of the revival of the national
game Of base ball are very encouraging
Five deaths have already resulted from
it in this State this season. The more
life that is thrown into the game the
more deaths result therefrom. Norris.
totcn Herald.
n Every truth has two sides look
at both before committing yourself to
either" kidney-Wort challenges the
closest scrunity Of it's ingredients and
its grand results. 1t has nothing to
lear from truth. Doctors may disa-
gree as to the best methods aud RENE
dies, for the cure of constipation and
disordered liver and kidneys. But
those that have used Kidney. Wort,
agree that is by far the best medicine
known. Its action is prompt, thor
ough and lasting.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
An Array Of Facts.

Special Telegram.
Cairo, N. Y.-Charles Hoffman, oi
this place, says: II have used for q year
or more Baxter's Mandrake Bitters
and find they have been very benei-
cial to me. in fact cured me of Dyspep-
sia in its worst form." Isaac Hoffman
and Frank Rennie have also bcon cur
ed of Sick Headache and Dyspepsia by
their use WesLcl Salisbury says they
have been used by himself and family
to great advantage: have cured his
daughter Of Sch Headache. The Bit.
ters seems to be just the medicine for
the diseases for which they are recon-.
mended. f. G. STEVENS.
Price % cts. per bottle.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
Liver, Kidney and Brighi's
Disease.

A medicine that destroys the germ
OF cause of Bright's Disease, Diabetes,
Kidney and Liver Complaints, and has
power to root them out Of the system
is above all price. Such medicine is
Hop Bitters, and the positive proof OF
this can bo found by one trial, or by
asking your neigbbors, who have been
cured by 1t.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

'IIa, ha?' shouted the young heir,
when no read the telegram informing
him OF the death of rich relation, Il
am now like the north STAR How so p
queried his companion. Pretty well
fixed, YOU know, replied he, with a
smile. And thcreupon several smiles
succeeded each other with marvellous
rapidity,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
Skinny Men.

Wells Health Remover. Absolute
cure for nervous debility and weakness
Of the gencrative functions. ST. at
druggists. Prepaid by express, $I.25,
6 for So. f. 5. Wells, Jersey City,
n. j.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
"I2ucInulpaiIpa." I"

New, quick, complete cure 4 days,
urinary affections, smarting, frequent
or difficult urination, kidney disease.
81 at druggists Prepaid by express,
S1.25, 6 for $5. Il. S. Wells, Jersey
City, ~ j.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
BUTLER CITIZEN.
The ,aopyins If,.e Clock.

Surprising falls the instantaneous CAIN,
The sudden silence in my chamber small;
st,rtlIpg. liit my head in half alarm
Tn. clock has s;opf ed-;hats ali.
The clock S stopped let why have / SO
An instant feeling almost ike dismay
W. ,osa lie silence so.ner than its sound?
For il has ticked all day.
60 many life beside my own go on,
All such coInpanionsiip unite eeded keep;
Companionship scarce recosiized tlil gone
And lost in sudden sleep.
And so the blessings heaven daily grants
Are in their very commo nness forgot
We little heed what answereth our wants
Until it answers not.
A strangeness .alieti on familiar Ways, n
As sifsome pulse were gone beyond feeaii- aii
Something unthought OF, linked WIN ai' o1'
Some clock has stopped, that's all.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16
jul2i.' 10 -ly)

DR. Il @. VESTS NENvs AND BsAE TEEaTMKSr.
guaranteed specific for ystca Dizziness Commissions.
Fits Ncrvoul Neuralgia Headache. Nervous rrosira-
tion caused by the of alcohol or tobacco wakrfrl-
ness Mental Depression EoftcnnR OF the Brain result
Ing In leading misery, decay and death.
Premature Old Age BarrenncsE. Loss OF Power In Ell her
scx Involuntary 1oasaa and caused by
cIeron Of the BRAIN self abuse over renee
One will recent Each box contains
month"; treatment ono dollar box ak boxes nvo
dollars: by mail prepaid receipt % price Wcguar
hnlee slr boxes o With each orfer
coIvcd boxes accompanied with i've dollars
will purchaser written guarantee To rufund
money treatment does not effect Guarantees
asu d only by Jos. Fleming. Druggist, 81 Market ST..
fittsburgh, Pa. Orders BY ulail =. regular Priees
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

tCca week IN your own town. Terms and So
UOOoutlt free. Address ii. HALLETf a Co.
Portland, Maine. mar91
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

tB" Advertise in the CITIZEN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

Why is certain kind Of window
called bay Window Because people
90 there to look out to see.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

If you husband smokes, gentle lady
treat him as you would smoking lamp
Don't put him out, but let him down
..agV
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

Dyspepsia. heartburn, nausea, In
digestion. etc, are always relieved
by Browns . Iron Bitters.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-08-16

1t is scarcely surprising that the age
is so full of falsehood when such vast
number of words are compelled to pass
through false teeth.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-10-25
Try popcorn for nausea.
TRY cranberry for malaria.

Try popcorn lOT HduSeu.
Try cranberry for malaria.
Try sun bath f1r rheumatism.
Try ginger ale for stomach cramps.
Try clam broth for weak stomach.
Try cranberry poultice for eryspelas.
Try garging lager beer for cure OF sore
throat.
Try swallowing saliva when troubled
with sour stomach.
Try eating fresh radishes. and yellow
turnips for gravel.
Try eating onions and horseradish to
relieve dropsical swellings.
Try buttermilk for removal of freckles,
tan and butternut stains.
Try the Group tippet when child is
likely to be troubled in that way,
Try hot flannel over the seat of neural
gic pain and renew frequently.
Try taking cod liver oil in tomato cat
sup if you want to make it palatable.
Try snulfing powdered borax mp the
nostrils for catarrhal "cold in the head"
Try taking nap in the afternoon if you
are going to he out late in the evening.
Try hard cider-a wine glass full three
times day-for ague and rheumatism.
Try breathing the fumes of turpentine
or carbolic acid to relieve whooping-cough.
Try a cloth wrung out from cold water,
put around the neck at night for sore
throat.
Try an extra pair Of stockings outside
of your shoes when travelling in cold
weather.
Try walking with your hands behind
you if you find yourself becoming bent
forward.
Try a silk handkerchief over the face
when obliged to go against cold, pier
cling wind.
Try planting sunllowers in your garden
if compelled,to live in malarial neigh
borhood. foote's Health journal.