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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15


downstairs and take a bite Perhaps
you would like chop and glass of
wine yourself?"
"oh. no, thank you; no. thank you
shan't be able to eat with any appe-
tite until this fear Is of my mind "
While | swallowed my hasty luncheon
] thought the matter over. 1t puzzled
me good deal, but suddenly, as | was
folding up my napkin, an idea struck
me which, ! hoped, might clear the
whole matter up.
Rejoining Mr.. Carathwaite in my Of
flee, said to him: ~ have come 10 the
conclusion that this is case for a
specialist. II you like, ! will go to a
specialist with you"
81 am quite at your orders,n he re-
sponded. do you think it's the brain
or the eye?"
Il hope it's neither; but the specialist
will tell US"
We entered my carriage, and were
driven down town to famous curiosity
shop in Seventeenth street, Just west OF
Union square, the proprietor of which,
Mr.. Maverick, is esteemed, as every.
body knows, one of the most learned
authorities in antique curios in America
Here we are said /, getting out OF
the carriage. "Will you Gomez"
But what are you going in here for?''
questioned Carathwaite.
ITO consult our specialist" said l.
My patient looked mystifed, but he
followed me into the shop.
presented my card, and asked to see
Mr.. Maverick. In another minute we
were closeted with him in his private
Office.
"Will you hand Mr. Maverick your
mirror" | demanded of Carathwaite.
Maverick took the mirror, and looked
it over. He studied the frame through
magnifying glass This is bit OF
work from the hand of Etienne Del
aulne." he announced presently, ''one
of the most sllillful goldsmiths of the
sixteenth century. don't know where
you got hold Of it, but may tell you
that it is infinitely valuable. have
never seen finer specimen of Delaulne's
handicraft, nor one in better state OF
preservation
And the glass?" | queried. I'VE
are especially interested in the glass. "
"The glass;" said Maverick, lis prob
ably Venetian 81 must examine il a
little"
He went to the window, and began to
scrutinize the glass, twisting it about,
and peering at it from various angles.
"Ah, yes, thought sou he exclaimed
all at once. Come here, gentlemen" +"
he called to us.
He held the glass off at certain
oblique angle, and inquired: Now,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
JAPANESE BUcKwuEAT.

quality Of the flour is equal to that of
the well-lznown varieties, and ahead of
them in quantity. | regard the sowing
of bucl5wheat as a safe investment,
although in many localities it only
yields honey occasionally. Years ago
l was accustomed to drive by farm
where there was low place near the
road, where yearly grew the rankest OF
weeds. The farm changed tenants,
and the new one put this piece OF
ground into buckwheat, and it changed
the appearance of the whole farm. The
following year I noticed this piece of
ground remarkably riear of weeds.
Low places in corn fields are occasion
ally drowned out by heavy f4fus In
June, and produce both honet and
cakes for their owner. Japanese brch-
wheat is advertised by seedsmen fer ons
dollar per bushel-Prair lie Farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
A HEAD OF DEATH.
The Third in tho Thrilling Series
of Possible Cases"
Physicians Remarkable story-How an
Iron King Came Near Losing HIS Rea-
sJn-Thc Mystery of "A Rare
italian Mirror
fcoPYRIGET. lsgLl

fCoPYRIGET. is9Ll
This is n story that DR.. Clarke For
ster told Us after dinner: had had busy
morning twenty patients, one
on the heels Of another-and now that
the last had departed, and noon was
long past. | began 10 think hungrily of
my luncheon. But just as ] got up to
leave my consulting room my servant
entered and handed me a visiting card
upon which was engraved the name
"Mr. Alexander Carathwaite. There
can bc but one Alexander Carathwaite,
thought |, 'and he is Alexander Carath-
waite, the famous iron king and million
aire'
.'Show him in said TO my servant.
The person who presently seated him
self opposite me struck me as a singu-
larly healthy-lOoking invalid; tall, ro-
bust, with a clear, ruddy skin and a
bright gray eye. However, What is
the trouble?" | asked
Well" he answered, its a queer
case; but to put it briefly, I'm afraid
the troubles here" and he tapped his
forehead.
Let me hear your symptoms"
IT'S long story" said he, "and l
must begin it at the beginning"
Herewith he plunged his hand into
an interior pocket of his coat and
brought forth a small tissue-paper par
eel. This" he explained, as he un-
wound the paper, lis rather valuable
antique. 1t came as n present to my
wife the other day from the earl of
Salchester, who1 we entertained when
he was in America a wear op SO ago. As
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

INFERIOR SEEDS.
4 Tney Are sosvn N Good Crop Need Not
He Fxpected.

Br Expected
Seeds that are good may fail to grow,
10 that good seeds and those that pro-
luce good plants are not coextensiye
.erIns Many good seeds fail to. pro-
3uce good plants because there are
many causes for failure in the produc-
ton of plant outside of the seed. For
This reason the tests known as germi-
nation trials made in test boxes are
not more than suggestive guides as to
The vitality OF the seeds inspected.
One of the reasons for a failure of
seeds to grow is that they were gath
cred before they were fully matured.
II one looks at handful of any seed,
whether clover. bean or squash, he Will
find that some seeds are either small,
or light, or both, indicating that they
did not mature. Ii is natural that
percentage OF seeds should be imma-
ture, rs the seed vessels do not have all
their seeds OF the same age, and at
time when the greater part are ripe
some will still be green Many seeds
are ahortive, or for some reason have
failed to develop. They are not green,
but consist mostly of the dry husk or
she'll Such imperfect seeds are the
most easily removed of all by means of
the tanning mill, and there is but little
excuse for such being in any abundance
in the market seed.
A third reason for poor seed is age.
Some kinds bear the passage of years
before they begin to deteriorate much
better than others The second
summer with some sorts is quite gem
orally fatal, while with other kinds the
second year must come before they
will begin to unfold into seedlings AS
a rule old seeds are not popular, and
there is good foundation for the gen.
eral belief that the younger the seed is
the better, after it has passed its first
winter.
There are many other reasons why
seeds are poor. Among the leading Is
poor parentage, and poor parontage
may mean many things, A parent
plant may be poor from coming from a
poor seed or it may be due TO too great
moisture, or heat, or lack of food sup
ply. Any one or more of the many
untoward circumstances may give rise
to imperfectly endowed seed, provided
any seed is produced Another series
of poor seeds includes those that in
themselves are good, that is, come from
strong parents, grow under favorable
circumstances, but are poor because
they are lacking in those qualities that
go to make up a profitable plant 1t is
poor seed that will under the most
favorable conditions only produce an
inferior plant, whether in blossom.
foliage, seed or fruit. The seed is poor
in possibilities. Agrieultur-
ist
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
AL. RUFF,
DEALER IN
BOOTS AND SHOES.
la South Main Street.
Butler, Pa, April, 1891.

Butler, Pa, April, 1891
To BUTLER
FRIENDS
Anoh upon and gi be ~anting shoes suitable
the miH spare Of time, it is
regard you Jeerng mutual ad
H hare this
than ~ before We beHece supply rith anything
that need gouerned
by the and which they s let call
fact that expenses
Butler Consequently and patrons the
their Ue deal only rh the best origin
the make experience
standing cash buying enabled goods
cash prices another fact advantage shoes
able and stylish qualities that often
r'u not enHmerate here, @ould
for might be leaders,
equally cheap But ~ould consider
anime goods and alow prices
yours We consider trouble to sho~ goods Thanking
arors and asking patronage
sequence Of such bespeang entire satisfaction Of
same, TeryT TruyY Yours
IL
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
BUCKWHEAT AND BEES.
The Japanese Has DeeR Found superic
to All Other Varieties.

The Japanese Has Been Found Superior
to All Other Varieties
Ever since l have been engaged in
Bookkeeping have been hearing of the
good reputation of buckwheat as a
honey plant. The good qualities of the
common and silver-hulled have been
discussed. and now we have a new cam
didate for public favor in the Japanese
buckwheat. This is the fourth season
that it has been before the public. 1t
has been weighed in the balance and
found superior to all other known vari-
eties. The grain is large in size. ard gives
a very much larger yield of grain. The
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
The Shad Season

waiter-I expect you to pay in ad
vance.
Guest-What do you mean, sir!
Waiter-No offense, sir, whatever
but the last gentleman who ate shao
here got bone in his throat and dice
without paying, and the boss took II
out of my wages.-Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

lie sprang toward me like an infuri-
ated tiger. At the same time the shore
seemed TO become alive with hurrying
figures, and with a last impulse
caught up the rope that lay coiled in
the bottom of the boat with one end af-
fixed to an iron hook, and threw it des-
perately shoreward. l could see tall
form plunging waist deep into the
water to grasp at it; and then the cling
ing arms of my terrible companion
were wreathed around me, and knew
no more.
Are you better, sir?'' .
Better? Yes-no-I can't tell.
Where am y"
Here, at little inn, snug in bed;
bnt you've had a stormy time of it
What on earth possessed you to go in q
boat with that poor gentleman?"
Mad, isn't hep" | asked, with all the
frighttul occurrences crowding back
upon my mind, as one may remember
the hideous fantasies of troubled
dream.
Mad as March hare, sir; thinks
he's Prince Albert. They say he's the
worst case in the asylum, sir-escaped
last night, and has been wandering
about the shores all the morning"
rs he safe at last?"
Eyes, sir; they had the deuce of a
time getting hold of him, though. He
threw you overheard as if you had been
willow twig and then swan like Ash
himself Dick Dayton-that's his keep
er, sir-says he's got the strength of
twenty Samsons in those long arms Of
his"
So ended that long, frightful morning
among the peaceful solitudes of
Shadow lake; but carry an everlasting
memorial of it in the shape of single
lock of hair that CLEANS, white as sill
yer, among the chestnut luxuriance
that curls over my temples While
live, and while that lock retains its
Thastly whiteness, l shall never remem-
Der my peril and deliverance without a
shudder-N. Y. World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
He Catch Him.

Col. Bluff-You might as well ac-
knowledge that you stole the chickens,
uncle. l found piece of the brown
coat you wore that night in the hen
shed.
Uncle Ebon (riumphantly)-Now, I
cotch you, colonel. l didn't war q
brown coat dat night.-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

He (ardently)-I love you
She (complacently)-I know it.
He-I cannot live without you.
She-I know it.
He-I want you to be my wife.
She-I know it.
He-Well?
She-I mo" it.-Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

First Student lat classical school)-I
say, George, what wonderful race
those old Greeks were. Think of their
triumphs in art, architecture, philoso-
ply, literature
Second-Huh! Nothing remarkable
about that. They didn't have to spend
the best years of their lives learning
Greek.-Good News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
She Could.

Crushed Opponent-Is there anyone
In the world who can beat you ut an
argument?
Successful Opponent-Justco come home
with me and meet my wife.-Munseya
Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
BREAKING A DOG.

Smith-Well, Hans, why in the world
have you got that balloon tied to your
dogs tail?
Hans-He vos got bad habit ofe
keebin' he's tail NIT he's legs between,
unit 1 preak him ofe dat bad habit, ain'd
fto-pucl<
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

Harrv-Did she positively refuse youi
Jack (dejectedly)-Not exactly. "hen
I asked her if she ever thought OF mar
rying. she said she had never yet had .
- osl. her about it-Epoch.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
1t Wouldn't Hurt It.

Great Man (angrily)-So you want my
autograph, eh? I'm getting pretty
tired of this thing, and have got to put
a check to it.
Borem-Oh, well, sir, I'd just as lief
have your name on a check.-West
Shore
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
An ITnkind Remark.

Mrs. Peterby-Jones' wife ran away
last night.
Mr.. Peterby-Did she, really?
Mrs. Peterby-Suppose l ran away
from you, what would your friends say?
Mr.. Peterby-Humph! l guess they
would ask me to set up the wine
Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
NOTES ON CORN GROWING.

Do NOT put strawy stable or barn
yard manure on light soils for corn.
The manure will increase droughty
conditions to such an extent that it will
do more harm than good unless the
season is unusually wet
If your team crowds together in the
cultivator, trampling the corn, tie the
outside ring of each bit to the end of a
stick four feet long, using string OF
such length that the stick will hang
just under the jaws This wAS draw
the horses apart.
If the ground and air are dry, COM
press the soil above the corn; but II the
ground is wet and drying slowly, do
not compress it If compression is un-
avoidable, as it is when the two-horse
planter is used, loosen the ground with
the smoothing harrow.
THE frequency of cultivation should
not be measured by days, but by con-
dition of soil and atmosphere. Cultiva-
ton should be often enough to keep
weeds below the surface, to prevent
the formation of crust on the sur
face, ant. to keep broken near the sur
face the continuity of the crevices be-
tween the soil particles American
Agriculturist.
i Tale OF the Sea.
Mrs. Hifiier-Jack and Amy's meet
ing and falling in love, she told me-
was very romantic.
Miss Murray-Yes. They were So
sick on the Etruria together.-Munseys
Weekly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

Mrs. Scriblets-i see that the ArlsVo
tie manuscript has been published
Mr. Scriblets-I fear that the pay
ment for it will be too late to do MI
Aristotle INV crood.-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
One View of 1t.

''Is the tattooed man a great man,
papa?" asked Willie.
"Not necessarily" replied his father.
"Why?"
81 supposed he must be to have SO
many decorations conferred on him.
Munsey's Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
Modified Views.

Mr.. Nocaste (hotly)-It's shame,
an outrage, menace to American In
stitutions, for one man to have mil
lion dollars. Think of the harm he can
do with it Think of the power he
wields.
Mr. Fortymillion-That's so. l guess
I'll have to change my will Having no
relatives, had concluded to divide my
wealth among my friends and acquan-
tances, and as left you million
Mr.. Nocaste-Um-er-a good deal
depends on the man, you KNOWN. Y.
Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
| Tale OF the Sea.
rho Trvst Discovered.

Primus-I saw Dudley's wife consult
ing a lawyer alone to-day. What's up'
Secundus-She is estranged from Dud.
lev. She has Just heard that he prom
ised IN meet his first wife in heaven
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
Getting Back on Him.

Mr.. Golden Rool-If King Umberto
provokes this country too far, Uncle
Sam can take a terrible revenge.
'In what way?"
Mr.. Golden Rool-By sending all his
subjects back to Italy.-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
j, w. MILLER,

Architect, C. E. and Surveyor
Contractor, Carpenter and Builder.
Maps, plans, specifications and est
mates; all kinds of architectural and en-
gineering work. No charge for drawing i
I contract the work. Consult your best In
terests; plan before you build. Informs
ton cheerfully given. A share OF pubhe
patronage is solicited.
p. O. Box 1907. Office S. w. OF Court
House, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
Enr the Collection.

..The government ought TO coin hall
cents" growled Mr.. Mysey. :.
Would you go to church thenYN
asked his wife.-Jury.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
How He Proposed.

Mr.. Slowboy-Miss Passe, what do
you think is the best name for grip
Miss Passe Cooking deep into his eyes)
That of the only man she ever loved.
Light.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
Glad of IT.

Englishman with pride)-Sir, am
m Englishman.
American with feeling) - Thank
VsaYs4lxHarpex's Rszsx.- - !
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
The Way of the Paragrapher

She-Why SO silent and preoccupied,
Mr.. Gaggs?
He-The theme that agitates my
brain, Miss Thurston, refuses to crys-
talize. II I can make the correct turn
In a play upon your name, there is
seventy-Ave cents in it for me. How
would something about hungering and
Thurston for your society do?-West
ShOres
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
MAIN STREET.
WASHINGTON STREET.
MARTINCOURT
Il co.

Here we are down on Cunningham St. Almost every
BODY knows where we are you please look the
above map. Walk Down Cunningham St. the tight hand
side till you to ZIG and you will find u.s. Here we have
pay rent and than doubled our sales
last wear and expect to increase them much this year, All
who last year if had large stock and sold
as cheap advertised said too modest IN our
declarations said they did expect find half muc
even reading advertisements You know US now and
of Will continue deal here but must tell you we
have twice large now when were here before
and still cutting prices lower To those who have been
here we want YOU to come too We don't advertise to blow
If Gu don't stock here lower prices than you
ever expected after reading advertisement will pay
for your time that it takes walk down here from Main ST.
Remember, keep every thing in lne Horse COL
lars 5Oc team work brides ST. work harness SIS buggy ha
&c. wagon single trees, oned 25c doubetrees shafts
wheels poles shafts cushions tops harness OIL curry COMBS
brushes paint springs dashes lap dusters robes Blankets
whips CARTS buggies, spring wagons and everything and
Kramer wagons, 1.-The best wagons made.
Come and Look stock. We want to get
acquainted with YOU Remember it who first brought
down the prices Of bugges Butler county for your benefit
relying increased sales make for small profits and the
public by way that makes like everybody
Yours ETC.,
). B. MARTINCOURT 4 CD.
S. B. Martincourt, J. M. Lieghner.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
A. E. GABLE,
" Veterinary Surgeon

" eterinary Surgeon.
Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary
College. Toronto, Canada.
DR.. Gable treats all diseases of the
domesticated animals, and makes
ridgling, castrstion and horse den.
tistry specially. Castration per-
formed without CLAIMS, and all other
surgical operations performed in the
most scientific manner.
Calls to any part OF the country
promptly responded TO.
Office and In6rmary in Crawford's
Livery, l32 West Jefferson Street,
Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
Gloves and Gloves.

Spartacus-Do you ever put on the
gloves?
Adolphus-Oh, yes. Every time girl
will let me.-Munsey' Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
j. f. BRITTAIN

Atty at Law-Office at 8. s. Cor. Main s., and
Diamond, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
H. H. GOUCHER.

Attorney -at-law. once on second fiocr Oi
Anderson building, near Court House, Butler
Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15
At Her Feet.

Maiden LADY, think l will visit a
chiropodist while am n the city.
Friend-Have you corns?
"No."
"Bunions?"
mo"
"Why, then, visit a chiropodist?"
81 want to have it to say that had q
man at my feet once in my life. e."-Light.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-05-15

NEWTON BLACK.
Atty at Law-ofice on South side OF Diamond
Butler, Pa.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-08-28
Diamond.

A nice rain last week, and it was badly needed
Wonder if the editress got up in time to see
the frost on the 24th.
Mrs T. v. Montgomery, who has been very
sick, is reported better.
Mrs. Smith and daughter, Rosa, are back
again after few months sojOurn in Nebraska
We note Father Banta's presence at church
again after his recent illness.
Miss Sonia Lewis came home from Chanute
on the 10Th.
John A. Hardy has lost four horses within a
month. The State veterinary was notified but
has thus far failed to put in an appearance
Whatever the disease is it swept away all the
horses belonging to that stable but one Indian
pony, and the heighborhood is worried to know
where il VIII strike next
Mr.. Lee Farmer and family came up from
Humboldt last Saturday on visit to friends
near LaGrand. We are glad TO see them well
and happy.
Mrs. IDA Reece will return to Kansas City
Friday to resume her work in school
ii. II. Jones leaves Saturday for Emporia to
complete his course in the University.
Rev. Seace, OF Moran, has been holding a SER
les of meetings at Wesley Chapel Quite
number have been converted and have united
with the church.
Threshers report the fax crop very light
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-08-28
Moran.

Miss Carrie Siess is quite sick
Miss Lille Smith, of Kimhall, is here visiting
friends.
Misses Jennie Edwards, of Fredonia, and
May smith. of LalIarpe, are visiting at W. IL.
Wyckaff's.
Messrs J. Z. scruggs, of the Kincaid Dis
patch, and Bert McNiel, of lola, were here as
sisting the band boys during the Fair.
Mr.. aud Mrs, Lisenbee, of Kansas City, are
here visiting Mrs. LIS mother, Mfs, w IL
Berkihiser.
Leo Fessler, of the Moran Herald, went to To-
peka Tuesday as delegate to the Republican
League.
Miss Matte Bull, of Lexington, Illinois. is
here visiting her sister, Mrs. Harvey Smith
j. Ill. Fisher, of Chanute, was i'm town this
week
Mrs: Crow spent few days this week at her
home in LOLA but returned here to her work
Tuesday evening.
VIM. Culbertson has sold some fine logs from
Walnut Grove to an eastern company who will
ship them to England.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will
give an ice cream social at s. e Varner's new
building next Friday evening. Those who re-
member social that was given in Mr. yarner's
building few years ago will know that it's a
good place to go. Everybody invited
Our fair was very good. On account of the
rain the races were not all finished until Satur-
day afternoon. Friday afternoon there was a
very heavy wind and rain storm which blew
GOWN the amphitheater where the people had
gone for shelter, mot much shelter) fnjuring
several, none fatally, though some have not en-
tirely recovered The ATTENDANCE at the Fair
was good, all the neighboring towns being well
represented. THISTLE