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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

dead
But was not. happily; and also. in
that case, it is never the customer who
pays. Carry your bill to my heirs"
ITO your heirsl You have none
since you are not dead"
Then why did you bury me?"
But, unhappy man, | prayed for the
salvation of your soul"
"The salvation of my soull Pray for
the salvation OF your own, for am not
sure that have a soul"
"Hereticl' muttered the priest.
THE cause is heard, said in his turn
the justice of the peace, who gave
judgment as follows:
Considering that Jean Renard
triclked the cure, but that the cure had
first tricked Jean Renard;
Considering that the trade of q
priest is to pray for the salvation of
souls, as it is that Of skaters to set up
weathercocks;
But, whereas, the slater could no
more have set up a weathercock that
had not fallen down, than the cure
could pray for the salvation of a soul
that was not in peril;
Whereas, finally, Jean Renard af-
firms that he has no soul, and in that
case no use for prayer;
1--WE therefore, reject the suit of the
Cure de Grenouilleville, and do con-
denim him to pay the costs thereof"
And all Grenouilleville laughs yet
The cures money was put to good
use by Jean Renard He no longer
climbs steeples. He lives by the sea-
side now, from whence he frequently
sends me basket of fine oysters So
l owed him this story.-From the
French of Raphael Lightone, in Over
land Monthly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
STORY OF SIX HENS.


The Experience of an Enterprising New
England Wols-sa.
Living in the city, yet longing for
some of the country privileges. I deter
mined to at least keep . few hens, SO
about the first of October, 1889,
bought six brown Leghorn hons. They
cost me sS. 90, the expressage came to
81. 25 more, 100 feet of wire netting for
a small yard cost 81. 90, and twenty-five
cents was paid for boxes of which the
house was made, SO beran with an
outlay of So, 50. In our small back yard
a henhouse was constructed of packing
boxes as shown in the illustration.
The front or the largest part was re.
moved and old glass that we had on
hand was substituted after the box had
been raised on two light sticks SO that
the top sloped sufficiently to shed rain.
Here the fowls took their dust and sun
baths, and were fed on cold days. The
next part, which was smaller, was q
complete box, raised in the same man.
ner as first part. The entrance from
the other box was through small hole
cut in the side OF the lower end. In
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
CATTLE STANCHiONS.
New Kind Invented by an Ingen
Wezfern

A New Kind Invented by an Ingenious
Western Farmer.
Some improvements on the common
stationary stanchion are herewith
shown. They are in use in the stables
of a Minnesota subscriber and give
good satisfaction Being cheap and
easily made, they are adapted to the
wants of those who feed cattle in the
winter and during the summer or who
another year want this space for some
thing else. The stanchions are made
of two by four inch scantling and, be-
ing put together with wooden pins or
bolts, they may be readily taken apart
and stored away when necessary. The
bed piece is made of two by four inch
scantlings and so is the top piece, but
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Excellent Tonic for Fowls.

Iron in any shape is beneficial to
fowls. Copperas is sulphate of iron.
and if little copperas is added to the
drinking water or ground fine and
mixed with their food, the benefit will
soon be seen in the Redeemed combs and
healthy look. If an old iron pot is
used in which to keep the drinking
water gradual oxidization Of the iron
by the water will cause particles Of
oxide of iron to be given off, which
will be taken up by the fowls when
drinking. A handful of nails or other
pieces of iron, iron filings or even iron
cinders, if placed in the vessel contain
ing the water, will more or less afford
iron to the poultry. Iron is invigor-
ating, stimulating and assists in guard
ing the system from disease. Iron is
in the system of every living creature,
and any deficiency thereof causes
weakness and debility. The use OF
copperas is beneficial in another re-
spect 1t is remedy for a great many
diseases; it is good disinfectant and a
sure remedy against contagion of q
certain character. Do not be afraid to
use it. A tablespoonful of solution of
copperas in the drinking water for
dozen fowls is sufficient, and it is cheap
in price; the expense of its use is but
trifie Farm. Field and Stockman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
what Napoleon Cost England.

The steward of Napoleon LIS house
hold at St Helena received s1.O0o a
month for living expenses. Every
fortnight there landed, for the table of
his ex-majesty, s4 bottles of ordinary
wine, 263 bottles of strong wine (Con-
stantia, Teneriff. etc. and 81 of porter
In all the period of his stay on the
island is said to have cost England e2,-
OsJ,000 OF course, there were no poor
wretches starving either in England or
in France at the time. Notes and
Quel.ieS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
The Harvest Moon.

1t so happens that the position of the
moon is such that the full moon preced-
ing the autumnal equinox for several
successive nights, in the latitude OF
London. rises only nine or ten minutes
later each succeeding evening. This phe-
nomenon is called the harvest moon
from n notion that it is n provision OF
all-wise Providence calculated to enable
the husbandman to take care OF ms
grain at night if there is so much OF it
that it cannot be handled during day
1rbt
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
One for the Doctor.

Skeptical Caller Doctor, can you
cure me of the belief that | have these
warts on my hands?
Faith Doctor inspecting theml-Not
until | can cure myself of the belief
that your hands need soap worse than
they do medical treatment. Good morn
ing. This is my busy day--Chicago
Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Not That Kind Of q Relic

The widow of distinguished pro
fessor was visited by rather shabby
ge uteel sort Of gentleman. who cx-
pressed great admiration for her de-
ceased husband and who finally said:
IL revere the memory of your hus-
band, and would like very much 20 have
some relic to keep and cherish"
THE only relic can offer you" re-
piled the disconsolate widow. signing
heavily, lis myself II you viii love
and cherish me for his sake you may
for aln Of an a2ectionate disposition
and
But the relic hunter had silently
stolen away before she could finish the
.seutence.-TexRs Hfnnzk
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
A restimonisI for sIatrimony.

Jaylawn-How long has that young
Mrs. Dodsons husband been dead?
Irescn-About six months.
'She was eXtravagant in her devotion
to him, wasn't she?"
Very She is going to marry again
next month as a delicate compliment
to his memory. ry."-Kate Fields Wash
in0tOn
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Mrsterles of Navigation.

Sweet Girl lin rowboat)-What is
this place in the back of the boat for?
Nice Young Man-That is to put an
oar in when you want to scull the boat.
Rowing requires both oars. one on each
side; but III sculling one oar only is
used. This is placed at the back and
worked with one hand.
Sweet Girl latter meditation)-I wish
you would try sculling awhile.-Good
News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
An Unexpected Answer.

"Our neighbor, Mrs. Comfort" said
Mr.. Jones, lis greatly praised by her
husband for her economical manage
ment of her household"
IL don't blame her for being econorA-
ical," replied Mrs. Jones, tartly; "she
has plenty to be economical with. -
Cape Cod Item
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Good Farm for Sale.

Containing f06 acres and 90 perches. 70 acres
cleared and under fence. Balance standing in
good white oak timber. Comfortable dwelling
best kind. hog pen and sheep house. Never
falling springs over whole place a good or.
chard. Possession given April 1. 1892. Title
good, Situate N feAn twp.. Butler county,
Pa. about u. miiss south OF Butter
ENQUIRE at CITIZEN Office. Butler Pa.. os the
owner. DAVID DIXON,
Brownsda;e, Butler Co., Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
IucontrovertIble.

Mamma-You seem to be In hurry.
Little Frances Yes maan;
hadn't tum so fast wouldn't det here
so soon!-Puck.
Ye Modern Journal.
CITY Editor-YoH may all take vacar
tion for few days.
Reporter-What's the matter?
81 presume you noticed that we
printed an exclusive bit of news to-dsy
big beat on the other papers"
yes"
well, we won't have any more room
for news for several days. That beat
is in the way The editors VIII need
all our space to blow about in. =.
NHnnl-1r.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Unable to Prove IT,

"You are grasping man." said Sum
way to n creditor.
IL don't know how you know that,
replied the latter You never gave
me chance to grasp the money that
you owe me- detroit Free Press
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
At the Ball.


What do you mean. sir, by your in
solence?"
What insolcnce are you talking
about?"
Your iusolence, sir, in permitting
my daughter to cast loving glances at
you. Texas siftinYs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
G. D. HARVEY,

Contractor and builder in brick work. CRATE
and mantel setting and all kinds of brick Laying
speciality Also dealer In barrel lime, Wam
pun loose lime. cements. National. Portland
and all best grades in the market. Calcinet
plaster, plaster hair Kings cement, fire brick
tile, white sand and river sand. Main Office 3is
N. Nam street. and all orders LETT at ware house
VIII receive prompt delivery. Terms reasonable
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
a Nexy Iptlugtry.

Prof. Wetthedust Ia few years hence)
Good morning, Mr.. Tiller. Anything
in my line to-day? | have brought my
balloons and explosives along.
Mr.. Tiller tAmerican farmerl-Well,
dunno. What's the price of rain now?
N Y. Weekly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Very Mean.

Gould is avfully mer.n with his auto
graph" said Bohbic i sent him 8
blank check aud asked him 10 write
his name at the bottom of II, and do
you know he wsouldn Z do it. ."-Brooklyn
Life
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
An Artful Maid.

Mother Why, Rosalie, / thought you
were going driving with Mr.. de Richie.
What are you wearing black for?
Rosalie-You know the poor fellow is
in mourning for his wife, and | want to
show my sympathy.-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

fell upon the square beneath, amidst
general cheers and laughter.
The cure thus. got the worst of the
bargain; his money, after all, paid for
the weathercock.
This was not the end of the matter,
however.
Il gave Jean Renard a frst-class fu-
neral service" thought the cure, "and
he shall pay for it."
He then began suit against the slater,
who, naturally, refused to pay
II d d not ask you for burial service,
Mons: ,e Cure
None ask that, my son, and yet all
finish that way. You were thought
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Another Case.

Frances-Is it that tiresome Mr.. Co
bait, with his everlasting gabble on art?
Laura (hotly)-I think he amounts to
a good deall He is quite welded to Us
art.
Frances A case where marriage
seems to be failure.-Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
In the Restaurant.

Mr.. Feeder-What's that awful
humping out there?
Waiter-Dat's de cook Yo' ordered
q tenderloin steak. didn't yo', sah?-
Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
The Humblest May Follow.

Miss Wobbleton-How beautiful, pro-
fessor, it would be to mold ones life,
however imperfectly, after the ideas
and practice of Emerson!
Prof. Grout- Well, you can make q
start by eating pie!-Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
OF Course Not.

She-Why do they always refer to
music as 4 woman?
Newell, you couldn't conceive OF
music as existing in silence, could you?
Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
A Mean Advantage.

Jack How. did you manage TO get Tsd
nf your rivaip
Harry / got hi appointed an unn-
pire, and ruoia the ! irl out utvowaszess o~
first game.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

Tough-I tried the bunco game on
Kansas farmer yesterday
Another Tough-How did you come
out?
Tough-He got my dollar and half
Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

Lighthouses are very expensive, !" re-
marked Mrs Dimling, looking up fruw
q governIneut report
Eyes, any theatrical manager VIII
tell you that" replied her husband
natroit Free Press
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

A. E. GABLE,
Veterinary Surgeon.

v 0U0TIIIdIJ ottI SCOII'
Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary
College, Toronto. Canada.
DR.. Gable treats ell diseases Of the
domesticated anipals, and maGes
ridglipg, castration and horse den
tistry a specially. 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 20.
Office and Infirmary in Crawford's
Livery, 1872 West Jefferson Street
Butler Pc.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Not Entlrcly Usele.s.

He (hopcless, but seeking consolatsnn)
Now that you have met Tom Wauk.
over. you have no further use for me.
She-Oh, yes have ! uced you 70
make him jealous!-Life-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
An Asserted Discovery,

1t is asserted by California paper
that Swiss savant has made discOv.
cry which seems almost to reverse
known natural laws He reduces milk
to dry powder in such manner that
by the addition of water it at once as
sumes all its natural properties It ia
claimed that milk in this form Is unnch
better than canned or condensed mab
for one reason-it has no sugar in IL.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

TOP OF THE STEEPLE. the munlclpal-
ity shall pay"
''Very well then, since you wish it"
replied the cure, none too happy at see-
ing the national colors float over his
steeplc
True 10 his principles, the cure beat
down the price, franc by franc, in MAX
ing his bargain with Jean Renard; and
when it was concluded, the priest added:
"And it is well understood that putting
back the weathercock is included in
the bargain"
20, no." said Jean, ''that is ncs un-
derstood at all That, you know, sir,
doubles the labor; and also, the weather.
cock has to be put much higher than l
mount to paint the flag. Placing the
weathercock is a perilous job,-so
perilous that it is my life you are ask
ing me to risk for nothing. No"
"Yes, my friend" said the cure, with
an unctuous smile; you will do that
for the love of God"
'Do you say masses for the love of
God NJ. lie Cure? I.consent to replace
the weathercock, but you viii add
fifty francs to your price; 1t Is worth
that"
Fifty francsr' cried the priest. THE
deuce l will! How you run cnl See
here, Jean, once you are up there, 1t
won't be much of an effort to go few
steps higher. "
"But if misfortune befalls me, do
You think you, for the love of God,
will care for and bring up my chill
dren?'
"Come! come! No more talking. I'll
give You ten francs"
"Ah, NJ. lie Cure, you take advantage
of my poverty. You know | must earn
a living, and SO you get the better OF
me. In short, accept Tor ten francs
more
The cure, delighted at his success,
spread the good news through the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

THERE is no positive way to tell the
age of fowls. An experienced person
can Judge something from the general
appearance, bat not always correctly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

He-My lips never uttered word Of
love to any woman before.
She-How did you manage-speak
through your nose?-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08

often, led him hard life.
Jean worked with a will from morn
ing to night. He was full of courage
and strength, and yet in spite of all the
hours he spent on the roof in company
with love-lorn cats, he barely managed
to exc out a living
"Ihe two youngsters, their mother
and me-" said he, that makes four,
and four stomachs to fill is not small
affair. It means: To work, Jean!"
And work he did, poor man, and yet
never knew what it meant to have
few spare coins laid by in corner of
drawer.
The winter of 1879 to 1880, cruelty
rigorous, as will be remembered, taxed
the slater rudely. No work to be had
To warm his blood he was obliged
from time to time to whip his arms
back and forth; but work also would
have kept his blood in circulation and,
in addition, would have brought in
coin for dinners and breakfasts.
Often at this time Jean Renard
looked up at the high steeple of the old
church of Grenouilleville. In many
places the ruined states had fallen
away piece by piece. What lot of
work there was to be done on that
spire
Of course it was dangerous work
Jean knew that, but he knew his
trade, too.
Long ago, also, the weathercock that
perehed on the summit of this spire had
been blown down during storm. The
cure had often been asked by his peo-
pie to reinstate this weathercock in
his high station, and had always re-
piled that he asked nothing better, if
he could manage to do so without it
costing him anything.
Jean Renard had an inspiration:
suppose propose to the cure to put
back the weathercock for nothing, if
he will give me the work that is to be
done on the steeple."
But the cure was miser, and he re-
piled that it made no difference to him
If the steeple was lealzy, as he did not
sleep there.
Repair az much as you want to-"
said he to Jean, "but 1 will not give
you cent"
The slater found this too little, and
gave up the affair, keeping, however,
grudge against the cure,
At about this epoch the mayor of
Grenouilleville was revoked. The new
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
A Sad End.

"How's that black and tan dog of
yours?"
Dead"
"Dead?"
Eyes. Swallowed bunch Of watch
keys and they wound him up."-Brook-
lvn Life
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
FURNITURE! F FURNITURE.
FURNITURE!

New styles arriving daily. 1t will be
but short time until you will be looking
around for your holiday presents, we
want to call your attention to our beau
tiful line of fancy
ROCKERS,
and Cabinets,
PARLOR CABINET, etc.
We will also have for the holiday
trade full line of Dinner and Tea Sets
at any price from $50 to $75, all new
styles and new shapes, goods guaran-
teed not to craze. A beautiful line of
Vase and Bouquet Lamps, from Sl.5O
to $40. Anything you want in the
above goods call and see us.
Truly Yours
Campbell & Templeton,
1876 N. Main ST., Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
An Embarrassing Question.

Her Papa-Yes, yes; you may have
herl Take my blessing! This is my
busy dayl III Get out! Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Look out for the Farmer.

THE hen hasn't much of a voice, but
her lay is sweet
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Their Respective values,

Mrs. Meddergrass- Young Sassafras
has run off with our daughter, Jeru-
sha.
Meddergrass-Oh, he can have her.
And he took the sorrel mare"
whats that? Get me my gunl I'll
go after the scoundrel right away!'-
Epoch.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-01-08
Tho Modern tYay.

Cholly-I-I-I-calle to ahsk-er-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-12-15
FOUND IN THE SHOPS.

NEW handkerchiefs are of chiffon,
and are embroidered in fine and deli
cate designs.
STAINED-GLAss screens mounted in
brass or wrought iron make the most
beautiful of fire screens, their rich col
ors being glowingly brought out by the
dancing flames.
A NEW imported linen is being shown
in the art shops which closely resem-
bles dimity, with the exception that the
cord is heavier. 1t is only sold in pieces
stamped for working.
SQUARES and circles of white silk
edged with frill of oriental lace make
pretty mats for small polished tables.
The silk centers should be lined, and an
interlining of white crinoline gives a
desirable stiffening.
UMBRELLAS and parasols are now
fitted with clasps to hold the ribs close,
instead of the silk or elastic bands for
merly used On handsome ones the
clasps are of silver or gold and add a
distinctive touch of elegance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-12-15
IN ENGLAND ALONE.

MORE than third of Great Britain is
owned by members of the house of
lords.
THE lord chancellor of England, on
retiring from office, has pension of
5000 a year for life whether his term
OF Office has been long or short.
THE British government has made
Anne Hathaway's cottage at Shottery
national property, paying $4,000 for it.
Fifty years ago it was sold at eS45.
IN Great Britain it is illegal now to
employ girls in shops under eighteen
for more than seventy-four hours a
week, and shopl1eepers who disobey the
law are liable to be fined.
II England, Notwithstanding that
in their own dependency of Malta the
hangman receives $50 a year from the
British government, no executioner has
had any officiai status since the death
of Calcraft
AT the exhibition of the Photograph
ic society of Great Britain there is a
photograph Of Mont Blame taken at a
distance Of ffty-six miles Dallmeyer's
telephotographic lens was used with
smallest stop, extension of camera six
ty inches, 6:15 p. m, August 81, seven
minutes exposure. This gave perfect
view
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-12-15
A HISTORY LESSON.

THE first cast iron pillow was made in
1897.
THE circular saw was invented by
Bentham, an Englishman, in the year
1890.
THE game of backgammon was in
vented by Palamedes, Greek, about
1924.
THE alphabet was brought into
Greece from Phmniciae 1,493 years be-
fore Christ.
MUFFs were first used by doctors to
keep their fingers soft and were
adopted by ladies about 1850.
THE pope in 1856 prohibited the cross
bow as barbarous, and threatened cross
bowmen with communication.
THE peach is Of Persian origin and
the apricot is Syrian. The former
fruit is mentioned by classical writers
as early as 200 B. G., but the latter not
until 30 A. D.
In Spain, about 1880, the hoopskirts
became so monstrous that an edict was
issued commanding their reduction
and ordering the confiscation of hoop
skirts above the regulation size. The
attempts to carry out the edict caused
innumerable riots and were finally
abandoned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-12-15
PEOPLE IN OTHER LANDS.

ARCHBISHOP VAUGHAN and Mgr.
Storer are to be the next British cardi-
nails.
DIR. LUTHER, Berlin physician, de-
scended from Martin Luther, represent
ed the Luther family at the consecra-
ton services in Wittenberg.
THE wife of the late French agnostic,
Renan, is a religious Protestant, and
their daughter was reared by her re-
hgiously in the Protestant faith.
SOMEBODY has said that if Pasteur
were paid a royalty on all the money he
has saved to the commercial world he
would be the richest man on earth.
Mrs. MACBETH, an English woman
and the wife of a member Of the Royal
academy, practises riding after fox
hounds astride of her horse, clad in
knee brooches, CATERS and a divided
skirt
THE salary of the prince Of Wales is
S200,00 per year; duke Of Connaught,
1925, 600; duke of Edinburg, sl25,00O,
and the duke of Cambridge, the queens
cousin, $50, 900. The royal family costs
British taxpayers $4,000 week.
EMPEROR WILLIAM while on hunting
trip recently dined voraciously on milk,
bread and butter, and sausage at a
farmhouse, and told the peasant woman
who served him with those substantial
dainties that the meal was one fit for a
king, and that he had never eaten
better one