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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

OF the tool house to the height of the
floor than to use an incline. as il is
easier to roll the stock in and out. An
excellent building erected for this pur-
pose saw in Worcester county. Mass
1t is built like the drawing. The little
doors enter n shop s feet wide across
one end. Rolling doors protect the re-
mainder of the front They are hung
so rs to pass one another or the small
doors and the convenience is perfect
Wagons or machines out of order may
be taken bodily into the shop where
wrenches, etc, quickly put them to
rights wet days The shed is 20 feet
wide and may be made of any desired
length A rolling platform sx12 feet
covers an aperture in the upper floor
through which sleighs, rakes and other
light things are raised by pulleys for
storage a piece OF scantling fastened
to the wall near the floor will prevent
mowers aud wagons from marring it
with their hubs. Abundance of light
should be let in and the fowls kept out
the same as snow and other destructive
agencies -Hollister Sage, in Farm and
Home.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

as seem. The man probably is one
of the new neighbors; there are good
many newcomers in tho street"
Portman Brown set next morning
for Luccrne via Brussels and the Rhine,
staying n few days at Ostcnd ON the
way. He took his place in the unde-
niable comfort of a first-class carriage
in the express to Brussels with mind
as free from care and uncasiness as an
elderly gentleman ever possessed. A
life of plain, undiluted prose had, up to
this, kept his imaginative faculties in
complete allegiance; lunatics, hyp-
notists, murderers, etc, as possible fell
low-travelers, had never entered his
mind. As a rule, indeed, his fellow
travellers no more excited his interest
or notice than his near neighbors at
home. On this occasion he was just
conscious, in leaving the station at os-
tend, that an elderly couple were the
other occupants of the carriage; he
merely gave n passing glance from his
newspaper at the man, stranger, who
got in at Bruges and sat down on the
opposite seat
Nearly an hour had passed before
Brown laid down his newspaper, and
when he did he was Mortified to see in
the traveller who got in at Bruges the
darlx-faced man who had excited his
suspicion when he started from Lon
don.
At Brussels Brown lodged the dark
faced man.
Never within the whole course of his
experience in foreign ports had Brown
passed more wretched night; the
morning found his nerves in sad
state. He, who had never before known
himself the possessor of nerves! The
fdgety man who made fussy arrange
ments about starting by the first train
for Lucerne, and whose eyes had a way
of casting furtive-not TO say appre-
hensive-glances around, was strange
ly unlike the self-satisfied, phlegmatic
Br4ton who had arrived the evening be-
fore at the Three Kings.
The success of this mancuver in leav-
ing Brussels made him repeat it; be-
sides he was in perfect fever to get
TO the end of his Journey and rid him
self of the charge of the diamond. His
spirits rose considerably as the hour Of
the trains departure drew near with
out any appearance of the "shadowerei
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Identification Cards.

4 novel and ingenious plan TO enable
a person to identify himself under all
circumstances, as when cashing a
check or money or obtaining registered
letters or mail matter, has been in
vented 1t is in the form of an ''identi-
fication card" which is inclosed in q
morocco case, so that it can be carried
around by the owner conveniently.
The card contains IN one corner a
miniature photograph of the person to
whom it is issued, with his signature
below Beneath this is the attestation
Of a notary public to the genuineness of
the photograph and signature. On an
other division of the card is registered
the name, occupation, age and citizen
ship of the possessor, together with an
accurate description of him and his
place OF residence. Room is also left in
another column for signatures and adj
dresses of aay references that tho
bearer may have.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
SHELTER FOR MAcAlNEs.
ithy E.vcry Weu-Br-.. is-t-l F..r sacui
Have "a Topg siuus-

irhy Every STeu-Re-:s isst-l r-sui saeuiss
Have Tool sious1
1t is not - be won .ecei as chat inaa-
ufGc-ueers Of ayrics .n-al .l..e'linery.
get rich. The owner u far-a machinery
would do vastly bs,taf - 20 in debt Tor
means with which - build tool and
machine house than to gcs trusted Tor
new implements with which 20 work
his land and then leave them to natures
mercies. The indis.ensables in a tool
house are n tight roof aad dry noor. For
the former it Is doubtful Il anything is
superior or in the long run cheaper
than shingles. For floor lumber viii
do, but well-drained, slightly raised
floor made of coal ashes, engine Gin
ders, clay or brick is preferable, being
more durable and stronger. But a floor
OF this kind positively must De well
drained or the machines win be injured
by dampness from below. Where a
site can be secured next The road and
sloping from It, the sills laid on low
walls can be filled level with the floor
ing. This viii pael. down hard and
give great satisfaction On level land
it IS better to raise the ground in front
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Catching n svordasla.

a Fall River fisherman had an ad-
venture with 4 swordfish which came
near being fatal to the man and re-
suited in the capture Of the FISH in a
most novel manner The fisherman IN
qEestion belonged to the crew of the
Hattie Ellen, which frequently makes
trips for swordfish. On this occasion q
large fish was sighted and struck few
miles off Brentons reef lightship.
When struck It at once darted OFF
through the water, carrying forty
fathoms of line and q large l1cg. For
an hour it raced on. 4 man in a row
boat followed, and when the fish
stopped, the man, believing ii ready to
give up, began hauling in the line.
The fish came in all right for a time.
Suddenly, however, it started from the
bottom, came to the surface with 4
rush, stuck its sword through the boat
and came near swamping it. The sailor
had narrow escape from being i'm
paled on the sword; it grazed his
pantaloons. Seeing that the swordfish
had obligingly come to him, however,
the sailor quickly resolved to hold it.
He took halfhitch around the sword
sticking through the boat, and the
game was secure. The schooner soon
bore down upon the boat, and the
sailor with the fish was taken aboard.
The fish weighed two hundred and
fifty pounds Youth Companion
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
WEeSTER'S SMALL INCOME.
Only Fifteen Thousand Dollars n Year
Made by the Great Expounder of Law.

Only Fifteen Thousand Dollars Year
Made by the Great Expounder of Law.
The legal profession of the present
iay will be surprised to learn that Mr..
Webster, the greatest American lawyer
Of his time, made but fifteen thousand
dollars year by his practice. But the
fees OF counsel between 1870 and 1850
were not what they have been since.
In lS4s accompanied n client to Mr..
Webster's Office in Boston, says writer
in the New FORK Sun, and asked him to
name retaining fec in an important
patent case. He said he thought that a
couple Of hundred dollars would do.
When the case was tried his fee was
only one thousand dollars. On another
occasion paid him u retaining fee of
two thousand dollars for the proprie-
tors of the Goodyear India rubber
patent.
His fee for arguing the great equity
cause of Goodyear VS.. Day in the cir
cult court of the United States for the
district of New Jersey, by which he es-
tablished the validity Of the Goodyear
patent, was five thousand dollars. This
was in the spring of 1852, and was the
last case he ever argued.
His professional income from 1918 to
1923, during which period he was out of
congress, averaged, l think, twenty
thousand dollars a year.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
4 coMMoN sEysE rRAP.

dissolved matter A trap of the same
material as the drain pipe is also fitted
half way down as an additional secur-
ity. The drain may have its outlet in
convenient place where the waste
water may be absorbed by some suita-
BILE material, which should be removed
at short intervals. 1t is often the case
that a drain like this, while it conven-
iently removes the household wastes,
really makes the nuisance worse bT
making a collection Of them that is
neglected under the mistaken belief
that. not being seen, they are effectual-
ly disposed Of, and thus the drain may
become worse evil than that which it
is intended to reno I. unless this fact
is well considered arl acted upon. In
laying the drain. the fall should be as
great as may be possible, and the out
let should be as far from the dwelling
as It can be, even If the length of the
drain is added 20. - II. Stewart, in
Rural New Yorker.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
THE KITCHEN SEWER.
Progressive Farmers Everywhere Construct
One Nowadays.

Progressive Farmers Everywhere Construct
One Nowadays.
1t is always better to have sewer
pipes and drains too large than too
small. For the kitchen sink and the
washing, an earthen pipe at least 8
inches in diameter should be used, with
u lead pipe from the house not less than
IL inches in diameter. The trap used
Is an important matter, not only for its
effectiveness in preventing a back flow
Of air, but for the purpose of cleaning
1t occasionally to remove the grease
which will always collect in it, and in
time prevent its action. Besides this
grease, shreds and fibers of different
kinds win gather in it. and these must
be removed at intervals. A well-con-
structed trap is therefore indispensa-
bic. 1t is made as shown in the cut,
and is attached TO every pipe in tho
house, the sink. wash basins, etc. 1t
has sewer opening, rs shown, which
affords means for removing obstruc-
tions. The trap may be kept free from
grease by filing it Mt night with hot
solution OF concentrated lye, which dis
solves the grease, and q flushing with
hot water in the morning clears out the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
ltoner in Bees ana roultry.

am a farmer on small scale, but
make living. all the same. do not
plant cotton, nor sugar-cane, nor corn
nor oats, nor wheat, but l always
make crop. rain or shine. Last year
| raised 6Oo bushels OF potatoes, 200
dszcn cabbage heads, 100 dozen eggs,
600 spring chicks and nearly 5000
pounds of honey. My principal crop
this year WIN be poultry and honey.
| have sold twenty-five stands OF bees
for which Ircceiyed $50, and 2, 40 pounds
of honey for which ! have realized 8
cents per pound, or Sl95; up to July L
/ had sold 500 young fryers at an av-
erage OF Is cents each and S64 dozen
eggs at 10 cents per dozen. have
done all this and tended TO a pasture OF
$50 acres.-Farmer's World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

Capt. John Smith is the historic name
of an cx-soldicr who lives down in In
diana. As the story goes, says the De-
troit Free Press, Capt. John had dog and
the dog in turn had the rabies. The cap
tain, according to the report, was out
in the yard with his wife and children
when the dog began 70 rave. With
great presence Of mind the valiant sol
der made a break for the house and
shut himself in, At the same time shut
ting his wife and children out, leaving
them TO battle with and be bitten by
the dog. Isn't it enough TO make a dog
mad to have to associate with such q
man?
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Something New .

And it pays you to read all advertise
ments when it makes you money to do
so.
When you can find out where to buy
the best Bedroom suit in the market for
$l9.
When you can find out where to buy
the best Parlor suit for $3S, best crush
plush.
A beautiful set of dishes, ia pieces,
for $3.50.
Beautiful toilet set, II pieces, for
$4.99.
Then we say it doubly pays you to
see our adv. this week and next
Don't forget to see our display at the
Fair, September 8, 8, 10 and II and
our store, 1876 n. Main ST., Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
CHEAPER THAN CORN.


Cats, Bran and OIimeal the Most Profta-
Bile Ration FOR Hogs.
1t is commonly cheaper to feed oats,
bran and oilmeal than to feed corn to
hogs. The same amount of money in
vested in these foods viii make u great
er gain than when invested in corn,
unless corn is abnormally cheap. II a
pig is raised in this way all the food it
receives while fattening viii return
more profit than If the animal had been
reared on corn alone. A neighbor who
is an excellent feeder and usually feeds
spring pigs for sale in the fall or win
ter, found himself one summer with
so pigs and very little old corn. The
prospect for the new crop was poor. |
urged him to buy a ton of oilmeal and
two tons OF bran, taking the trouble to
weigh out l pound of oilmeal and
show him that when it was stirred into
gallons of boiling water thick slop
resulted. ] told him that $40 invested
in bran and oilmeal would feed his pigs
literally for 50 days or until hls corn
was well matured and ready to feed.
He was too cautious to borrow money
to do this and, up to the time new corn
was ready to feed, his pigs had u light
diet and were not thrifty. My pigs
were growing nicely. AS a result mine,
though a month younger and sold Is
days earlier averaged G6 pounds each
more than his, and he fed the most
corn His pigs had taken on an uII-
thrifty habit and didn't feed well. He
finally sold them a month earlier than
he intended because he found they
were not paying for their food. Ny
pigs at G 1-3 months averaged 200
pounds and at the rate they were gain
ing when sold would have passed the
500 pound notch before they were nine
months old. When pigs are TO be fat
tened at eight to ten months old farm
ers would make money to sell corn and
buy oats, bran and linseed meal, pound
for pound. practise what preach in
this matter and car heartily recon-
mend the diet.-Waldo L. Brown, in
Farm and Home.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

The Manufacturer - What's this /
hear of trouble on your ship?
The Captain-Tronble enough. Half
the crew mutinied and tried to prevent
the rest from going to work. Fortu-
nately, help came, and now the
wretches are in jail.
The Manufacturer-You call that mu-
tiny? In my mill that would be moth
ing but a Pittsburgh Bulletin.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Her Return Ticket.

A young couple were hur1ying to
catch the train out of Chicago when the
brides mother said:
"Now, Clara, you're sure you've got
your return ticket"
''Oh, yes, mother; it is safe in the
hands of my lawyer. Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Tlr l1nnnrn iIeap.

Let the hens work in the manure
heap all they wish. They will find a
large amount OF valuable food, and
they will work the manure up into a
fine condition, by scratching over it,
that will render it the best that can be
used for the garden or for flowers
There is a large proportion of food in
the manure Of animals that viii be OF
service t. the hens, and they should
have the privilege of securing it as a
matter Of economy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
4 suan!clons Clrennst snce.

''Oh, yes, we are engaged, but fear
she has not that utter confidence in me
that comes with perfect love"
''Why, sop
'Well, when fellow looks bacll-as
n fellow IN love naturally win, you
llnow-and sees her testing the diamond
in her engagement ring on the window
pane, don't you think he has good cause
to feel little Indianapolis
Jo,1,-ua1
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

Il was on 2 train and he was trying
to read. There was the usual variety
OF passengers, among them lady with
a very sprightly little girl that had blue
,yes, head of clustering gold and an
inquisitorinl tongue. She piled him
with questions and toyed with his
watch chain. The mother, who was a
widow, fairly beamed upon him. He
was becoming nervous, and turning TO
the mother, said: Madam, what do
you call this sweet little darling?'
The widow smiled enchantingly and
replied with sigh: Ethel"
please call her, then. ."-Texas Sift-
inosz
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
No rimo for Idleness.

Retired Business Mani am rich at
last. and now I'm going to find n per-
feet climate to live in.
Great Traveler-Good ideal I've al
ways held that when man rctires
from business he should Immediately
take up something that win keep him
occupied for the rest OF his life.-N. Y.
WePlslv
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
a stntlonnrr Conversatlon.

"You have SO much address l can
hardly be expected to compete with
YOU" said the letter to the envelope.
"Now, don't get excited" replied the
envelope, because you know you can't
contain yourself. fury.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Hard work.

'Are you willing to work for your
living?" she asked of tile two tramps
who were standing on the porch.
ssYes'm, we are, replied one of them,
earnestly, ''an' yer kin bet we does it
digestin' the things the wimmin along
this route gives us ter eat. Washing
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

Just then the door was thrown open,
and the footman announced Mr.. Le-
roy"
Jones, springing forward with elfu-
sion to greet the newcomer, led him
gushingly mp to Brown.
you two must know each other, he
said.
And they did. The recognition was
instantaneous on both sides. With a
gasp, Brown stared in speechless won
der on the man with the black whiskcrs,
while Leroy stared back aghast on en-
countering the gaze Of the lunatie.-
London Truth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Zoo Much of a Chestnut

The Country Maid-Ten me some
thing interesting.
The City Youth-Let me tell you the
old, old story.
The Country Maid-oh, have heard
that before.-Jury.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
-progress and Poverty.-Mr. Bill,

Progress and Poverty. MIR. BilGate
entertaining Il western friend at his
suburban home)-'I haven't much ele-
gance to offer you, bnt this modest lit
tie home is the result of years OF self
sacrifice and it is very dear to me. "
His Guest-"Oh, this is delightful! BY
the way, who owns that elegant mau-
sion across the way?" Bilgate- "Oh,
that belongs to one Of my travelling
uen. ."-Clothier and Furnisher
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

! Young Lady-What a delightful
scenel How prominent that massive
I rock stands out.
Soap Manufacturer-Ies; very fine.
/ III have man come down here to-
morrow aud paint sign on it.-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

She (hesitatinglyl-This is very sud
den, Mr.-er-er-Srnith, IS 1t not? we
only met last night, and
fIc-But reflect. I've only a week TO
stay here, and there are forty other
girls at the hotel and about two men.
-Iudgc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

Benz don't think much of girls.
However, I'd rather be "A girl than
goose.
m-Probably, but ! think 1t i'm
possible for you TO accomplish the
transformation -.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
CnmnnlsorY Rcsignation.

''Can you get along with one egg for
breakfast, sir?" asked the waiter of a
late arrival.
Il suppose I'll have to-"
"But you can't have two, sir. There
is but one in the house. Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Innnrtant Revision.

De Art-I understand that Ward Nc
Allister intends to revise his book
make some additions to it.
De Science-Ahl indeed! New dishes
or new drinls?-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

"You seem to admire Miss Fortune.
hear that you said she was pretty and
good"
''No. / said she was pretty good. -
Munsey's Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Rapid Transit.

Mr.. Stammer (who has just boarded
cars at Philadelphia for New York, to
CONDUCTOR r)-S-S-S-Say c-c-c-captain,
yv-yy-y-what t-t-t-tiIne w-w-w-wiu
w-w-w-ve g-g-g-get tito
Brakeman-Ncwf York!
Mr.. Stammer (to bralSeman)-Th-Th-
Th-ThanlSs.-PuclS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Not a Good Recommendation,

Old Lady-Is this good fly paper?
Boy-Yes, ma'am; st there IS.
Old Lady-Will it catch iiies?
Boy-Itn catch 'em better than the
center fielder of the Rochesters.
Old Lady (who reads the papersl-
III look at some other kind, young man.
Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
1n nrnnIsticI,,n sfndIo.

Mr.. Leaflarde (of Chicago)-Thaf
there picture Of pig is splendid, sir,
splendid-never saw anything SO true
to life. | do believe you're the very
man to paint a portrait of me.-Nlun-
savfs Weekly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Had Got Back.

Collector-Is Mr.. Slowpay in?
Landlady-No, sir.
Il called five weeks ago; and you
said he had gone to Long Branch for
month. Hasn't he got back yet?'
''Yes, sir, he's back"
'Then where is hep
sin the poor house. food News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
Another Boom.

Eastern Man-How is Cosmopolo
CITY. the Occidental Wonder of the
Western World" and Belle of the
| Plains" prospering?
Western Man Finely! Finely! We've
| got two stores and "a blacksmith shop
| in full blast now.-Good News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25

'You can't be too careful how you
handle paper money, Dorothy" re-
marked Mr.. Sl1rimp They've found
out that it's covered with microbes and
disease germs"
'.They won't hurt me much" said
Mrs. SlSrilnp, shortly. Its mighty sell
dom I'm exposed to 'em."-Chicago
Tribune
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
A. e. GABLE,

" eterinary Surgeon.
ssGraduate Of the Ontario Veterinary
College. Toronto. Canada.
DIR, Gable treats all diseases of the
domesticated animals, and mskes
ridgling. castration and horse den-
tistry a speciality. Castration per.
formed without clans, and all other
surgical operations performed in the
most scientific manner.
Calls to any part Of the country
promptly responded 10.
Office and Infirmary in Crawford's
Livery, l32 West Jefferson Street,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
superannuated.

Jones-Those nickel in the slot ma
chimes are not n new thing after all.
This paper says that they are nearly a
hundred years old.
Smith-Indeed! Perhaps that is why
they so often fail to work.-Munsey's s
Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
M Tces for him.

Il understand that DR.. Prosy has
preached against the summer girl"
''Yes; he doesn't like her, because she
never uEarries. Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-09-25
DAIRY SUGGESTIONS.

SKINNED milk can be kept sweet for
from twenty-four to forty-eight hours
by beating it. II must be heated to $50
degrees.
THE odor OF some churns, especially
the barrel churn, is enough to sicken
one OF butter for lifetime. Keep the
churns clean.
WHEN the PARTICLES of butter are al
most the size of grain of wheat, stop
churning, draw of the buttermilk and
turn in water to wash the butter.
EXCEEDINGLY good buttermilk, +"
said gentleman who was recently
given a glass of that fluid. He was
right, ior it was thick with butter
THE milk of the goat is rich, we
would say in answer to an inquiry, but
the goat is no animal for the farm.
We were never in love with goat of
any kind.
FEED the heifer calves we'll 1t fixes
the habit Of consumption and digestion
and develops the digestive organs
There is q good deal more in habit, in
s.-.l cas.s, than we sometimes think.
suaE. il & -cod deal in letting the
,.tl-.S 1lltk NJ LtlliS the same COWS riBhD
along The millzer then knows the
COW md the COW knows the milker
There +, nothing like being well ac-
Gt.aiat i under such circumstances.
AsusuAL in The fan we invite the at
tcutica Fl al those who are still breed
ing scrab cows or other scrub stock to
lool, carefully at the improved breeds
Ut the f,tir and compare them with the
scrub Sec.0g is believing in such
cases. 1T iea3y Il should bc.--Western
Rural