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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

until the men in the first parallels
could plainly discern the faces Of the
gunners in the breastworles before
them.
Near the center of the position,
crowning n slight elevation, and nearly
surrounded by swamp, the confeder-
ates had erected powerful redoubt
whose fire swept the trenches with
murdcrous effect. II was armed ith
twelve thirty-pounder riiled cannon
and crowded with sharpshootcrs. This
rcdoubt, which some wag in the fed
eral lines had named Fort Internal, :"
gave more trouble TO the besiegers
than all the other Notifications on that
side put together Let so much as the
peak OF blue cap show itself above
.hc edge Of the brcastWorks and hail
Of grape and bullets would come
shrielsing over the spot, flinging n cloud
of earth and stones into the air, de-
stroying everything living in its path.
Such was the accuracy Of It's fire and
the watchfulncss Of its defenders that
The trenches Immediately in front of
the rcdoubt were practically untena-
bic. Such OF the guns rs were not dis
mounted were nearly useless, for load
ing and diseharging a single piece meant
sure death for one or more OF the gun
aers. Now and then, goaded TO desper-
alton by their own hclplessness, the
men would spring to a gun and reply
TO the fire OF the redoubt, but for the
most part they sat under the shelter Of
the bomb-proofs, sullcn and dishcart
ened, listening TO the roar OF the con-
dict going on around them. No bolder
fellows ever handled rammer or
pulled a trigger, rs they had proven in
many hard-fought battle, but the
awful carnage, and, more than ALL
their enforced inaction, had cowed
them.
Gen. Banks had observed that no
progress was being made in the lines
opposite the redoubt, and on the even
ing Of the 9th Of July he sent for the
officer commanding the troops in that
part Of the trenches, Col Berrien.
Shortly after seven O'Clock u tall,
bronzed soldier entered the generals
headquartel3 which were then located
ut farmhouse on a height overlooking
the greater portion Of the scene OF ac-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
ASHES FOR PIGS.
One of tho Most Valuable Principles Il
Hog Feeding.

One of tho Most Valuable Principles In
Hog Feeding.
Theodore Louis several years ago
brought out as n result of his farm ex-
perience the excellent effect of feeding
pigs daily ration of ashes and salt
mixed, with the top layer Of decom-
posed stone that covers the sound rock
of this section in Dunn county, Wis.
The remarkable success Of Mr.. Louis
in raising pigs and the uniform splen-
did appearance of his stock brought
considerable attention from thoughtful
farmers. 1t was evident that he had
struck upon valuable principle in pig
feeding. Prof. Henry then took up the
question in a series of exhaustive exper-
iments and demonstrated the great
value of these substances, in the daily
food of the pig Here was exact scien-
tifc knowledge confirming the prac-
tice Of Mr.. Louis. Every farmer that
tried il found the same result They
noted the great improvement in the
brightness and health of their hogs;
that Is, if they were caring for them in
n decent manner otherwise. The results
of Prof Henry's experiments can be
simply stated: Three pigs were taken
at five months of age and closely con-
fined and fed corn meal and hardwood
ashes for siA weeks. During this time
they gained five and a half pounds
each per week and consumed twenty
eight aud n half pounds OF corn meal
per week. For thirteen weeks there
after they were fed no ashes whatever
and fell off in the consumption Of corn
meal to the average of nineteen ana
three-fourths pounds each per week.
and made gain Of only two pounds
each per week. Several other cxper-
iments were tried, all showing the
same approximate results. Chicago
Inter Ocean
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
NO.
FARM FISH PONDS.
How to Make Them and How 10 TAX,
Carc ot Their Inhabitants.

low 10 Make Them and How To Take
Caro- % Their Inhabitants.
The carp is one of the most easily
accommodated of fish 1t doe lot ask
for spriag water. a running stream, a
low temIerature. or even for any feed
ing Give il a mud hole with water in
it and some aquatic plants, and it will
live and give quite useful supply of
excellent food; but let IL have a clear
pond dug ont of n swamp. with a
spring or two in the bottom to furnish
plenty OF water and bed of water
cress with sedges and other water
plants to furnish the suitable food. and
it viii contribute abundantly to the
provision of the farmers table.
A range OF carp ponds may be made
in this manner 1t is indispensable
that the bottom should be soft and
muddy The carp is a alternating
fish, and lies through the winter at the
bottom of the water. with its head
stuck in the mud at the verge of o
spring or in deep hole where the wa
ter is the warmest For this reason
the ponds are the better for being
made in springy ground 1t IS desir-
able to plant water cress on the edges
made shallow for the purpose, and to
encourage the growth of such plants as
the marsh marigold (Cdltia patussr1s)
and the duck weeds and the pond
weeds and other similar vegetation.
The fish feed on these and where they
abound no feeding is required. a few
water lilies are doubly useful as af-
fording food and for their beauty.
The ponds may be OF any length, but
it is desirable to have them narrow. as
the fish must be taken with dip meta,
and will rarely take hook, although
have known them to take bait of stiff
flour paste quite freely at times. My
ponds were too wide-16 feet--and 10
feet is better, but only on this account.
] was very much surprised. after
heavy rain which raised the water to
the extreme edge of the marsh and had
made the ground quite wet, to see the
fish taking French leave and going by
scores to the stream across the wet
ground, n distance Of 500 or 400 feet,
and large number escaped before
could fence them in with some boards.
This, | was told, was habit of this
fish, and one of my mon. a Bohemian.
who has been used in his native coun-
try to the care of carp ponds, said he
had known ponds to have been COM
pletely cmptied in this way It's there-
fore necessary to fence in the ponds to
evade this curious habit of the fish.
1t is quite easy TO capture the fish,
when it IS desired. by tanning them by
occasional feeding with the dough or
er,an halle - ,x-all- h1tlal ..,,I ..IharivA
cornmeal mush. which they take eager
ly. and are thus easily dipped out with
a scoop net There are two kinds of
carp. the scale" and the Leather"
carp. but there is no choice between
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
THE TASTE Or sLOoD.
An Incident Showing How Tigers Become
Man Eaters.

Man Eaters.
In the village of Hcbool in Ankola
subdivision Of the district of Kanara, a
large tiger was killed uuClcr the fol-
lowing strange and tragic circum.
stances: Shortly after sunset woman
of the cultivating class was gathering
fallen fruit under a small clump of
mango trees on the edge of 4 rice field
not more than one hundred PAGES from
her dwelling. Suddenly from n shallow,
dry ditch which ran close by the spot a
tiger which had apparently stallled the
woman under its cover, sprang on her,
seized her by the back of the neck and
bore her to the ground, says the Times
of India Her shrielEs Of agony brought
out a neighbor whose house was not
more than fifty PAGES away, and who
then saw the tiger standing on the high
ground above the ditch at some little
distance from the body of his victim.
There the animal seems to have re-
mained until the arrival of the patel
and Mohammedan with loaded gun.
They heard the outcry Of the first wit
ness from where they were sitting in
the patel's house, no less than q quar-
ter of mile distant
The Mohammedan, with commend
able promptitudc, coolness and pluck,
succeeded in stealing near enough TO
the tiger 70 kin him with one shot. An
examination Of the corpse showed NO
other mark of injury save those scaused
by the teeth of the tiger. He had lin
gered neither to drink the blood nor
taste the flesh For some time past he
had been freely slaughtering cattle in
the neighborhood. but he had never at
tackled human being, and was appar-
emily unwounded and in good health.
May IL not then, be fairly surmised,
asks correspondent, that in the unrer-
tain light, owing to the dark dress nd
STOPPING posture of the unforti ate
woman, the tiger mistook her ir a
quadruped, and was himself foi the
moment taken aback and alarmed az
his own act? That he would soon have
recovered himself and returned TO his
meal had he been undisturbed there
aa., 10 ~ Is,.,I4
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Of tho heroes who made that most won
derful page in the history OF nations.
He must come soon, or he will come
too late; for the tinc-worn veterans of
the vastarmies whose tread shook the
continent viii shortly answer 10 their
last roll-call. Even the graves OF those
who fell in battle are fast becoming
obliterated and forgotten.
One splendid act Of soldierly obedi-
ence and daring, witnessed by thou
sands Of the opposing hosts, has never,
SO far as | know. been recorded by any
historian; and ! am inclined to doubt
that It even fonnd its way into the
newspapers OF the day. II will how
ever, be recalled by many now living,
some Of whom took part in the engage
ment which followed.
3 he siege Of Port Hudson, begun by
Banks. late in May, had been pros
ccutcd for more than i month with the
tireless energy which characterized all
Of the military movements OF that
leader; but the enemy showed no signs
OF yielding The Investment was com
plete, and froia dawn till dark a storm
Of shot, shells and riilc bullets poured
into the confederate stronghold. Tbs
federal lines had been pushed forward
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
It's an III Wind. Etc.

In July, 1888, came that terrible ex-
plosion in Japan which blew the noun
tain Of Bandai San into the air, killing
many people, while the fragments Of
the shattered mountain falling into the
rivers damned them SO completely that
three large lakes were formed The
agricultural land was ruined by the
ashes and lava that covered il. The
great calamity seems to be providing
its own compensation, for most Of the
men of that district have turned their
attention to fishing in the three new
lakes, which are said TO TEEN with fish
Of various kinds. They are thus Degin-
ming TO recoup themselves in "a measure
for the loss they sustained by the erup-
lion
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Little Kenneth. aged nine, has a
younger brother Bert, whose mis-
chieveus ways cause him much unhap-
piness. He keeps constant watch over
his small brothers odd pranlls, and re-
ports him TO headquarters whenever he
finds Bert disgracing the family. The
other day he rushed in greatly excited.
Mamma, Bert's got the oil can out
OF your machine drawer! Mamma, he's
squirting the OH all over the grass in
the courtyard
"Over the grass, Kenneth?"
"Yes, MAMMA" with a twinkle in his
eye, 'oa r. Harper's Young Peo-
pie.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
he KNOW It,. I:naIness.

During n recent visit of the prince OF
Wales to Doncaster his royal highness
and friend, says Il writer in the Lon
don Star, went out for stroll near
Wentworth house and came across q
miner accompanied by n brace of bull
pups, Wishing 10 appear sociable, the
princes friend asked how much be had
paid for them. Two quid," was the
!acouic reply II L II. looked them
over critically, and remarked Don't
gou think two pigs would have been u
better investment for you, my good
nan?" Happen So" replied the col
ier; but, mister, what blooming fool
a chap would look going n rattin' wild
lvo pigs"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

ment was seen pouring out of the
trenches and charging wildly across the
plain.
OF those who came out of that des-
perate conflict alive, not one can give
clear description of that wonderful
charge They remember nothing def
nitely until they found themselves IN
the rcdoubt, clustered around the short
torn flag planted upon the works, lis
teuing to the faint voice Of their wound
al colonel
wei, boys, you concluded TO come
with ms, after all
With the fail Of Fort Internal, the
siege Of Port Hudson was practically
over On the 9th OF July the town,
fortidcations and an immense quantity
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
pnIiticnl ued~inr.

Wife-So the convention is over, and
you haven't been nominated. just
think of all the money you've wasted
on those horrid buns and FOUNDERS.
Every dollar gone and
Husband Don't you worry when
there's nothing 20 worry about. / have
that money all back. Before the NOM
mating campaign opened | bought a
liquor saloon.-N. Y Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
nn.inr.a Entcrnrisc.

a couple of peddlers were about TO
enter a large New York store, when
one Of them called the attention of the
other 10 a large sign which read: mo
Pcddlers Allowed in This Building"
1--WE had better not go in there, said
one of them, Don't you see that no
tice?"
Don't be a fool That is the very
reason we want to go through this
building We are bound TO sell some
thing, for we haven't got any competi-
ton, don't you scc?"-Texas siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

OF arms ana munitions OF war were sur
rendered to Gen. Banks.
So far as ca1f be discovered, Col. Ber-
rien's reward was an empty sleeve and
two lines Of honorable mention in dis
patches. Whitaker the color ser
geant. appears once again, as a second
lieutenant at the engagement of Cool
Arbor. after which all record of him IS
lost-Charles L. Hildreth, in n. Y. In
deDendent
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

To visit mo was his own plan.
he was q rich and Travelled man,
Ibut q plain Canadian.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

have the appearance of having been set
out or planted in rows.
The flowers are of grotesque and
singular form, like SO many of the
labiates. Germander has been used to
some eXteut in medicine. Its habitat
is partial or entire shade, seeming to
prefer neglected shrubbcry, borders of
groves and orchards and shady fence
corners, avoiding open and cultivated
fields. Thus it does not become trouble
some to any great extent. During the
latter part of July and the forepart of
August its curious pale, purplish flow
ers may be seen in abundance. These
send forth delicate, mint-like fra
GRANGE and each blossom is followed
by an open cup containing three or
four seeds.-Prairie Farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

An acre of rye contains not only
green food for late fall and early spring
but it is estimated that it should pro-
duce from fifteen to twenty bushels Of
grain and ton of straw With the
price of rye placed at seventy-five cents
a bushel for grain and $40 for the straw
the total value is over $50, which
should make rye a profitable crop
Pipkin-There is one good thing about
these electrocutions.
Potts What is thatp
Pipxin-Gives u ie to these patent
medicine ads, he Electricity Is
Life. Lake Shore News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

and prevents biting, while the operator,
with his coat off and sleeve up, thrusts
his arm through the opening a b, the ends
being held by two men standing ut the
sides of the cow and holding firmly.
The two boards are hard wood. half an
inch thick, shaved smooth. and the
blocks are just large enough to allow
the arm TO pass, to which the boards
are firmly screwed. Gentle-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
FARM AND GARDEN.

STAGSANT water, says the Live
Stock Indicator, is injurious to all
kinds of fruit trees or plants, and dur
ing the winter especially it is often
the case that serious injury is done
around them and freeze. In many
cases a little work at the right time
would easily avoid this. In setting
trees in the fall see that good drainage
is given.
THE chestnut grows readily from the
seed, but great care must be exercised
not to permit the nuts to become dry.
To accomplish this they must be plant
cd as soon as gathered. or else must be
kept in moist sand until ready to plant
If possible the nuts should be planted
where the tree is to stand, as the chest
nat has a long tap-root which renders
transplanting difficult
IN storing fruit or vegetables in the
cellar, says an exchange, the best plan
is to have boxes or bins, and arrange
them so that they will be raised two or
three inches above the bottom and the
same distance from the wall This
gives cold-air space all around them,
and viii aid materially in keeping at n
more even temperature, while at the
same time the risk of injury by frost is
considerably lessened.
THE COW has four large stomachs;
the horse has one small one; therefore
they need to be fed differently. The
horse must have food often, and it
needs to be fairly concentrated and
nourishing. The COW can take n large
amount of food at once into her paunch h
and then liz down to masticate and di-
gest it. Therefore she must have time
between meals to do this work. Food
twice day is often enough for her.
DID you ever know a farmer who
gave as earnest and constant attention
to his business as successful doctor
does who keeps himself posted on all
that other men in the same line are do
ing, kept posted on the markets, in
short, ran his farm in thorough and
business-lilxe way, who did not make
us much out of it as he could have
made on the same amount of capital
invested in another legitimate busi-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Once upon time young man named
Cobb met beautiful young lady named
Webb, and il is related that be fell in love
es soon as he Spied-her. Our tale is told.
We've caught your eye Do you catch
on? We'll; just follow along little
further. That birds of feather fiock
together" 10 little droves by themselves is
no more truly verified than at our store.
Those who are good Judges of goods in
cur lire, ard who wish to get the best
goods in he market for the money, cen
eregate at our store daily. There is al
ways room for one more; so don't be back
ward, but call in and see Us
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
Plea for Lcnieney.

A wicked western boy killed his fa-
ther and mother and was duly found
guilty.
I'VE ask for leniency in the sentence,
your honor" said the lawyer for the
defense.
"On what ground?" grufIly asked the
Judge
"Your honor. the defendant is an
orphan. Judge
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
His Latest Offspring.

Miss Esmcralda LongcofIin, although
very beautiful, is not the most intelli-
gent young lady in Austin by any man
ner Of means. A young gentleman who
is something Of poet has been paying
her considerable attention. Referring
to his new poem, he asked her, few
days ago, in the presence Of a room fun
Of company, if she had seen 1.-THE latest
offspring of his muse"
why, didn't know you were mar
ried man! That's the very first I've
heard Of IL. Is it a boy?"-Texas Sift-
ings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Blinlss--If you have SO much trouble
with your teeth, why don't you get ar.
tificial ones? The idea of being bothered
that way in this marvellous age OF
scientific and mechanical progressi ]
got full set only few months ago.
.Iinks-- Indeed Are they a successP
Blints Success2 should say SO
Why. can almost eat with them. =
Good News
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
Eyequiai.

Eyes, my brethren" continued the
memorializer, lin single night was
our dear friend torn from the arms of
his young wife What mourning in
wolves her at the most Gourishing agel
Widowed at twenty eight years"
AT twenty-six, interrupted the wild
owed, emerging for an instant from her
tears and sobs Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
4 rnn.hlnr sirl,t to See.

Miss Shyster de Puyster - Shyster
witnessed touching sight this morn
ing
Mrs. iBobs-Jo oncs-lic was always soft
hearted What did he see this time?
Mrs shgster &c Puyster He saw me
touching hla for a new diamond set
jewelers. Circular
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
A Husbands Cruel Hint.

Don't you think war between Eng
land and Russia would cause rise In
bread as well as in whcat?' asked n
newly-married woman. who makes her
own bread, Of her hubby
II hope that something will occur
which will cause rise in your bread;
it Is terribly heavy" said her hubby
TcXas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
4 Terrible TrnpintlOn.

Norris have just been discharged
by the b-nk. Miss Mary, for making
use Of my confidential knowledge out
side Of the bank.
"llow was that?"
81 proposed TO heavy dcpositor, and
was accepted. Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

asheu
who i ] told bin
II eek, The Champion C1othier & F'uInishel,
strange say, had heard Of me Wen
people this should catch their eye,
curiosity viii lead them read for OF the
led Eve the forbidden
their herederl
temptation small evingy eepng into boxes the
wonders in IT,
Properly directed this often leads satisfactory results ard d.
all make discovery bis
eohDg-n Ovcoas and
boys children Caps Gloves Mtts Shirts Uude
Leather Pants 0yer ecket Trucks
Umbrellas Rubber Collars Cuffs Te, Hdk Muflr
Bill Pocket Books Ladies and Gents Watches Chain
Charms Rings Pins Collar Buttons Silver ard Cases aud
full Noonsat remarkably prices; how low have
still quality take
1t will early cell
large share
hereafter
Thanking friends their liberal patronage.
We remain yours please.
D. y. II Il, G. K,
Champion Clothier, E'urnisher and Halter
121 n. M ain ST. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
Needed Assistance.

Policeman (after midnight) = Here,
move on.
Bilkins-It'sh all (hic) right, officer;
live here. shay, officer.
"Well. what is it?'
81 shay You take thish key and
(hic) open thish door and go quietly up
stairs an shee if my wife's ashleep."
"Humphl Suppose she shouldn't be
asleep, then what?"
"Wcll, if (hicl she mistakes you for
me you (hic) you'd better rum. Y.
Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Edna was looking at the sunset one
c9cning I, was very beautiful; above
the golden glow hung a heavy, purplish
cloud The little girls brown eyes
shonc with wondering delight. 80,
auutic. She whispered, hasn't God got
pretty lambrcquinsw - Youth's Com
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13
ventIlatIng the Stable.

How to ventilate the stable without
u draft on the stock Is a problem to be
solved The difficulty is that the direc-
ton In which the wind may be blowing
influences the ventilation. BY having
a ventilator ut each end of the stable.
and opening one or both, according to
the conditions, is the only way In
which the stock can be protected.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

De Traclser-The killing OF that
Jockey in Yesterdays race was horri-
bic affair. wasn't itp
DE Better Horrible, horrible. just
made me sick had all my money on
that horse.-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

"What shall | write about now, sir?"
asked the sub-cditor after handing his
FIRST article 10 his chief
~ think" replied the latter, after
reading il, you had better right about
face. PUCK
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Mr.. Colde Ito scrvantl-l called here
ycsterday, and you told me that your
mistress couldn't see me until her pet
dog was vci How is he getting on?
Servant Miss Puggc told me to tell
you II you called araiu, sir, that the poor,
dear little fellow has the slow con-
sumption Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

Miss Uptown-Po Poor Fidol He's n
drcadfully sick creature Terrible cold
in bis head
Miss Sidcstrect-Too bad. How did
he catch cold?
Miss Uptown-SnifIing Mt a damp
umbrcllal-Once "A Week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-11-13

He fsalcsmanl Dear little hand lab
sen, niudcdly). | wonder II IL win v'asE.
She icon spii1toi No sir, it won't
nor II won't scrub, either but If you
want II to play The piano. it's yours,
George.