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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02
He Ought TO Know.

Prunella-I have heard that the steer.
age Of an ocean steamer is terrible
place. Is it really SO, Lord Laclsland'
Lord Laclkland-Why, how should /
know?
Prlnella-How did you get to amer
&a2-ITuth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02
Carpets, Oil Cloths,

INOLEUMS Rugs Carpet Sweepers Lace Curtains
Porers al kinds of Domestic Dry Goods
IL Blankets and Fannes and the Standard
the made Call and
All the goods different departments
the lowest We not only keep
all standard We do handle
Gents and Chiden Underwear specially.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02
CHEAP FEED CUTTER.
A Csatrivanc~ for Cuftla< Hay. ssr~~ aaa
Roots

a Coatrivsne~ for CuttIaS Hay. ssr~w aasf
Roots
The handy feed cutter shown in the
engraving has steel knife made the
shape Of the oId-fashioned g-asa sickle
but with wider blade Two pieces %
onc-fourth BY one inch iron are beat in
the same shape and bolted to pi-c~s
fastened q ferd-room wall The irons
should Be- Just far enough apart % al
low the knife ~ pass down between
them The knife Is raised the ~heaf
placed under and the cut made The
sickle must be kept VERY sharp - do
good work. Care must be taken THAI
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02

BeTIe-Th~y say that Carulyn's tstless
hrsbaai beats her Do ynu teliewe g
Elsanche--N0 doubt is tr-~ The
rirl had ID seu@~. Why. she 1b@olu.~-
" refused q. take lr<snr~ fn phvaieai
s.srf me- - Il ruth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02
Why He Came Early.

Mother (sitting down just as the train
starts)-Oh, would you mind changing
seats with me, sir? My baby wants TO
look out of the window.
Mr.. Haven Hartford with sarcastic
politeness)-With pleasure, madam. !
have been saving the seat for him for
half an hour.-Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02

Mr spooninz May J give yru sarns
Isffe token rvhich viii h~ip ron to -
u1rrnb~r ane2
Mss Tartiets-ft sat necessary
haes Tat tiref feeling -Chicaro Views
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02

He (savagelyl-Marrym mel
Shelf refuse you will marry that
widow?
Hc-I will
She (hotly)-Then I'll marry you
Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02

the fingers are not caught and rOunded
while sIicing the feed Turrips and
sugar beets may be sliced with this
Continuance. The chief advantages I'm
cutting hay IS that grain may be mt1sd
with the food. Sliced roots are much
easier eaten By cows aud sheep than
the compact large roots 10 j. well %
moisten chopped hay before feeding -
mcrican Agricultdrist
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-12-02
LADIES and GENTLEMEN!
MILLINERY

things affords Ha and Bonnets
"wh watt Ladies' Cbldren Wraps well made
L and style and fit guaranteed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Character in the Walk.

To the attentive eye none of the ordi-
nary gestures or movements betrays pc
culiarities of individual character more
plainly than the gait-the sailors roll
ing, the soldiers stiff, the countryman's
jolting gait are Immediately recognized.
Slow steps, whether long or short, sug-
gest gentle or reflective state of mind,
as the case may be, while, on the con-
trary, quick steps seem to speak of agi-
tation and energy. Reflection is revealed
in frequent pauses and walking to and
fro, backward and forward. The direc-
ton of the steps, wavering and follow
ing every changing impulse of che mind,
inevitably betrays uncertainty, hesita-
ton and indecision.
The proud step is slow and measured;
the toes are conspicuously turned out,
the leg is Strengthened. In vanity the
toes are rather more gracefully turned,
the strides little shorter, and there is
very often an affectation of modesty.
Tiptoe walking symbolizes surprise,
curiosity, discretion or mystery.-Pall
Mall Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

On the first consignment of seidlitz
powders to the capital of Delhi the
monarch was deeply interested in the ac-
counts of the refreshing box. A box
was brought to the king in full court,
and the interpreter explained to his mai
esty how it should be used. Into COB
let he put the twelve blue papers, and
having added water, the king drank it
off. This was the alkali, and the royal
countenance expressed no sign Of satis-
faction. 1t was then explained that in
the combination of the two powders lay
the luxury, and the twelve white pow
ders were quickly dissolved in water.
and as eagerly swallowed by his ma
jesty.
With shrek that will be remem-
bered while Delhi is numbered with the
kingdoms the monarch rose, stared, ex-
ploded and in his full agonies screamed
"Hold me down." then rushing from the
throne fell prostrate on the floor. There
he lay during the long continued effer-
vescence Of the compound, squirting like
10000 pennyworths Of imperial pop, and
believing himself in the agonies of death,
D melancholy and humiliating proof that
kings are mortal.-Indian Mirror.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Trains daily except Sunday.
DAVID MCCARGO, GENT. sUPT.,
Pittsburg. Pa.
Dittcbttpu
RUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & PITTS
IL BI1RGH RAIIWAY

The short line between Dubois, Ridgway,
bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo, Rochester,
Niagara Falls and points In the upper oil
region.
On and after Nov. 18th, 1892 passen-
ger trains will arrive and depart from Falls
Creek station, daily, except sunday, as fol-
lows:
7;IO A. M.-Bradford Accommodation-Fo
points North between Falls Creek and
Bradford. 7:15 IA. m. mixed train for
PunNsutawncy.
IO:O5A .M,-Butfaloa and Rochester mail-For
Brockwayville, Ridgway ,Johnsonburg, Mt.
yewett Bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo and
Rochester; connecting at JohnsOnburg
with p. & Il. tsain 3, for Wilcox, Kane,
Warren, Cory and Erie.
1000 "A. M.-Accommodation-Fo Dubois,
Sykes, Big Run and dPunxsutawney.
1:2O u. M.-Bradford Accommodation-For
Beechtree, Brockwayville, Ellmont, Car
mon, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Mt. Jewett
4:5O p. M.-Mail-For Dubois, Sykes, Big
Run, Punxsutawney and WalstOn.
5;55 P.M.-Accommodation-F Dubois, Big
Run and Punxsntawney.
Trains Arrfve-7:10 A. NJ, Accommodation
Punxsutawney; 1905 AM, Mail from Wal
ston and Punxsutawney; 10:55 A. NJ, Ac-
commodation from Bradford; 1;20 p. M,
Accommodation from Punxsutawney;4 1850
7. NJ, Mall from Buffalo and Rochester;
1855 Il. A., Accommodation from Bradford.
Thousand mile tickets AT two cents per
mile, good for passage between all stations.
J: II. MCINTYRE. Agent, Falls creek, Pa.
j. ii. BARRETT Il. o. LAPEY,
General Supt. Gen. Pas. Agent
Bradford, Pa. Rochester, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

The youth of high scholastic attain
ments who is always carrying off prizes
naturally raises hopes of his subsequent
success in particular career. OF course
the most is made of him. He is not only
a credit to himself, but to his teachers;
to the latter, indeed, he is a practical
certificates "human document"-of
the first class. Finally he leaves school,
and it is confidently predicted that, il
he does not achieve greatness in the bat
tie of life, it can only be on account Of
some moral flaw which has not yet had
time to declare itself.
But the "dull boy" seldom receives
the benefit of the doubt in any specula-
ton as to his future. Once dubbed
"dunce" or reputed "slow," and he is
allowed to develop in the shade, emerg-
ing from which he satisfies or surprises
his friends only because nothing was ex-
pected Of him. No one can dispute the
claim of Sir Isaac Newton to monu-
ment in Westminster abbey, nor to the
praise conferred by Pope's we'll known
epitaph:
Nature and natures laws lay hid in night.
God said, Let Newton be!' and all was light.
Nevertheless the greatest of English
philosophers was a so called "dunce" at
school. Sir David Brewster tells us that
Newton made little progress until one
day the boy who was above him having
given him severe kick in the stomach,
from which he suffered great pain, he
labored necessarily till he got above
him in the school, and from that time
continued to rise until he was the head
boy. ."-London Standard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

Perseverance and "push" are far from
being the same thing, and quite as far
from being equally commendable. A
girl walked into large dry goods store,
and going up to one of the firm asked if
he wished to employ any more girls in
his workroom. The gentleman was busy,
but he left his work and answered her
courteously in the negative.
The girl, who was showily dressed and
evidently impressed with her own APP
pearance, would not accept his answer.
81 was told you wanted more help" +"
persisted the applicant somewhat def
antly.
at was mistake, you see. do not, "
was the reply.
"But won't you need some one after
awhileT'
"No," was the answer, given very de-
cidedly and with courteous GOODNESS.
The girl looked at the gentleman some
what doubtfully and walked out. Turn
ing to friend the gentleman said
"That young woman saw that was
busy and pushed herself forward with
out word Of excuse. She did not ap-
preciate the courtesy showed her.
would not employ girl who had so
much push and so little modesty and
consideration for the rights of other peo-
pie. She would never succeed in my
store. Idoubt if she would succeed any
where. ."-Youth's Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
aome Yankee Traits in Mexico.

'Tf anybody thinks the citizens Of the
Cactus Republic do not possess their full
share of Yankee shrewdness he is likely
to become wiser without growing wealth.
Ter during years sojourn in Mexico"
said Ignatius Schumacher, as he joined
the circle of bonanza kings who were
talking pay rock in the corridors of the
Southern. II went down there couple
Of years ago to pick up few fortunes in
the mining district. At Chihuahua be-
came acquainted with an old greaser
who professed to become very fond Of
me. One day, when / had warmed his
leathery old heart with pulque, he con-
fided to me that he knew the location Of
an old Aztec mine of fabulous richness.
1t was situated upon branch Of the
Yaquai river, on land owned by his
brother, wealthy ranchero. II was
from this mine that the Montezumas
drew the bulk of their fabulous wealth.
During the war waged by Cortez the
mine was forgotten, and he-my COM
panion-had lately discovered it. He
had specimens of the ore, and it was
fully 20 per cent. coin silver. OF course
/ bit-bit ravenously. / set out for his
brothers ranch next day and reached it
after three days ride. The old mine
was certainly there, and it gave every
indication of being as rich as represented.
/ scraped together every dollar could
command and bought third interest in
it. Then | went to work to form a com
pany to develop it. | did not work long,
however. The first man | interviewed
looked at me pityingly and remarked:
80 old Jose has caught another sucker,
has he? My innocent friend, that old
hole is salted. You could carry away
every ounce of pay rock within twenty
five miles of the place in meal sack"
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

The ingratitude of party is proverbial.
One need go no further back in search
of an example than the first Lord Iddes-
leigh; instructive stories have been told
of the ingratitude which was shown
toward him. The late Robert Lowe did
something for his party once upon
time. What did his party ever do 70.
him? But the examples which, on a
moments reflection, occur to ones mind
are too numerous to mention. A mai,
may, and frequently does, give all-time,
money, intellect, his whole life-to the
so called public service, to be shelved at
last. And suppose he is not shelved;
suppose, that is, he dies in harness.
What then?-All the Year Round.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Men Are Good Listeners.

"What splendid listener" says a
woman, "seems the average young man,
and how weak apparently are his con.
versational powers! Yet he manages to
draw much from his young women
friends, saying little, but quickly setting
the ball rolling. Is it because we have
all the volubility, which must pour out
in any event? think so, for two men
walking or riding together find little to
say to each other. But watch throng
leaving the theater or church or any
where and you will see every woman
chattering away, with nearly every man
u pleased listener. New York Times,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
douglas JerroId in School.

Douglas Jerrold wrote BLACK Eyed
Susan" when he was twenty-one, and
contributed to Punch the immensely
popular "Caudle Lectures" not long aft
erward. But at nine years of age young
Jerrold had been scarcely able to read,
and it was not until he was apprenticed
to printer, after serving for some time
as midshipman at sea that he showed
either desire or capacity for intellectual
provement.-London Standard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

We are told regularly-periodically
told-that the eminent politician earns
his country's gratitude. We have much
to be thankful for, we little ones, but
we have indeed cause to be truly thank
full that we are not destined to earn such
gratitude as that. How many politi-
clans, say, during the past century may
be said to have earned their conntry's
gratitude? How many out of the great
multitude of politicians? Is there one?
Is there one man of whom his country
men are willing to say, with an even
nearly unanimous voice, "We owe that
man our heartfelt gratitude; it is his;
we give it him" AS they sometimes
cry in the arena of his former struggles:
"Name! Name!"
Doubtless every man Jack of those ex-
tinct eminent politicians-fo extinct
they are as the dodo, to all practical in
tents and purposes-has his followers as
he had them then. And equally true it
is that he has his opponents, quite in the
good old way. What sort of gratitude
is it which consists in being set up by
one set of men for another set of men to
knock you DOWN. Those eminent poll
ticians have handed on theirs.se4aagles
to our eminent politicians. We are
wrangling just ON the same old lines.
If we look deeply into the matter we
all begin to doubt IL we have advanced
nuch farther than they did. We are
making the same old plunges in the
same old lucky bag.-All the Year
Round.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
TWO PATIENTS IN A DlsPENsARY.
A Small Ncwsboy and n Big Fireman
Each Undergo an Operation.


Each Undergo an Operation.
Late one evening man was seated in
the receiving room of one of the dispen-
saries in the lower part of the city. He
was talking to n young surgeon who had
charge of the room, and the CONVERSE
ton turned to the subject of the courage
shown by young folks as compared with
that of adults.
'It's all bosh," said the visitor "about
child standing pain better than man.
Why, it stands to reason"--
"Hullor says the surgeon. whats
thisY"
ats me-"
The visitor turned and saw two bare
footed urchins, one about eight, and the
other perhaps year younger. The elder
came in carrying his companion, whom
he carefully laid on the lounge. Then
be raised himself and said:
"Me and Dannie re newsboys, and
just now he stepped on busted bottle
in de park and cut his foot"
"And you carried him all the way
from the park here on your back?'
"Yep."
The doctor had washed the blood from
the foot and disclosed a deep, ragged cut
about three inches long. He carefully
washed and dressed il and was about to
thread his needle to take n few needed
stitches when the patient spoke up for
the first time:
"Are you goin to sew it, docy'
"Yes, my little man. It can't heal
without it,
"Oh-h-h-hI
He lay back, and after one suppressed
groan the tears which tlkkled down
his cheeks alone told the story of the
pain. The sole of the foot of an ordi-
nary New York newsboy is not very
easy thing for even the sharpest needle
to pierce, and the pain of the operation
was much increased. While it was 60
ing on member of the New York fire
patrol entered and sitting himself in n
chair waited with evident impatience
for his turn to arrive. The sewing fin
ished, the foot was bandaged, and the
young Styrax took up his burden.
"How far have you to goy' asked the
doctor.
"Over to Oliver street."
1t was q full half mile to Oliver street,
but the youth took up his burden cheer
fully.
"Well, sir, what can | do for you?"
said the surgeon to the man.
The patrolman was a magnificent
specimen Of physical manhood, tall,
broad and muscular.
"Well, you see, was hitchin up the
hosses, and they started and threw me
down. fell on my hand there" he
added as he held out the member. 1t
was considerably swollen. To find the
cause of the swelling the doctor began
to run his fingers along the injured part,
but he had hardly begun when his wrist
was seized in grip like iron.
"Hold on there, doc; that hurtsr
"Of course it does, but / have to find
out what's the matter"
Again he tried, and again he was pre-.
vented.
"How do you think l can fix your
hand when you won't let me find out
what's the matter with it?'
81 know that, but can't stand it" he
began.
"Hold his arm, couple of you" said
the surgeon to the attendants, who had
come in, attracted by the noise. The
mans arm was held, and it was found
that the hand had been merely sprained
New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Tennyson's Interview with the Queen.

Tennyson's Interview with the Queen.
II was in the latter part of 1869, the
year after the death of the prince consort,
that was conversing with Mrs. Tenny-
son on the sudden death of a much val
ued common friend and the loneliness Of
his widow, when Tennyson, who had
been stalking up and down the end of
the bow windowed drawing room with
his usual long strides, suddenly broke in
with, 81 saw another widow three days
ago." "Indeed," / replied, "and who
was that?" "The queen" he replied in
his deepest tones. "She sent for me to
Osborne" ] said that supposed her
majesty wished to thank him for his
noble tribute TO the memory of the
prince cons,rt, and with perhaps par
donable curiosity went on to ask what
the queen had said to him. 81 can't re-
member" he answered.; 81 lost my head.
l only remember what l said to the
queen-big fool that l vast"
"What was thatT' "Why, what an
excellent king Prince Albert would have
made. AS soon as it was out of my
mouth felt what blunder had made.
But happily it proved to be the very
right thing to have said. The queen re-
piled that that had been the constant
sorrow of her life-that she was called
to govern, while he who was so worthy
of the first place was obliged to take a
secondary position" Tennyson had lit
tie more to say Of his reception except
that, Notwithstanding the perfect calm
ness and sci restraint of the queen, and
the sweet consideration she manifested
for him, the interview was peculiarly
trying one, and he was glad when it
was over.-Canon Venables in London
Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
The Sandringham Funeral Sermon.

The wide interest taken in the ques-
ton of recognition in eternity was illus
trated by the extraordinary sale of the
sermon preached at Sandringham on the
decease of the Duke Of Clarence and
Avondale, the eldest son of the Prince
and Princess of Wales.
The profits during the short period of
six months amounted TO no less than
81 800, of which the sum of $3.50 was
given by the Princess of Wales to the
Gordon Boys home and $3.50 to the
British Home for Incurables. Over 50,-
600 copies were sold in that time-a sale
certainly unprecedented in the annals
Of profit from single sermon of a few
pages.
The preacher has been heard to say
that this sale was not due to his slender
sermon, but to the touching anecdote
told by the princess, forming the prefa-
tory note, and which she gave permis-
sion to be printed. The substance of
the story is that in 1883 all the five chill
dren of the princess were with her at
Sandringham, and they all partook of
holy communion together. II gave
Eddy little book" said the bereaved
mother. "and wrote in it:
Nothing In my hand bring,
Simply to thy cross cling,
"and also
"Just as am. without one plea,
But that thy blood was shed for me,
. Lamb OF God, | come.
"When he was gone, and lay like one
sleeping" continued the princess, "we
laid cross of flowers on his breast, and
after we had done so turned to the ta-
BILE at his bedside and saw the little book
in which were written these words, and
/ could not help feeling that he did cling
to the cross, and that it had all come
true."-Leisure Hour.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Money Spent In War.

1t costs $1,000 to kill man. From
The Crimean war down to that of 1901
.he civilized nations of Europe and
America spent in destroying one another
PEI ,000, 100000. The wars of the last
100 years have cost $4,000, 900, 900,
without counting the sorrow, the loss Of
men and other results. Cincinnati En-
auirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

Bus Driver Ito conductor of opposi-
ton bus)-Pve know'd yer ever since
yer was born. Iknow'd yer poor mother;
she had two on yer at that time. One
was very nice little boy, t'other was
half hidiot-a sort of brown paper fell
ler. The VERY nice little boy died
VERY young, he did.--London Tit-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
A Lucid Definition.

A Boston editor, asked to define the
difference between cult and fad,
rose to the emergency in this manner:
"a fad is anything that arouses evan
escent mentality, while cult is any
thing that inspires permanent mental
lty."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
The Value of a RussIan R.ara

The Russians had an old law by which
any one who drew hair from another's
beard should be fined four times as much
as for cutting off q finger; and the i'm
portance and value Of the appendage is
further illustrated by the fact that,
although the loss Of leg was estimated
at - shillings, the loss Of the beard was
estimated at s0.-English Illustrated
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
The Space Between Young rress.

Trees that grow large tops, such as
elms, silver naples, lindens, ETC., should
be planted forty-tive feet apart in order
to allow each tree room for expansion
and prevent too much shade.--McKess-
port Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

A LLEGHENY VALLEY RAILWAY
"A COMPANY commencing Sunday
July 10, 1892. Low Grade Division.
EASTWARD.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-02

Mr.. Franz Rummel began his very interest
ing series OF recitals yesterday afternoon IN
the Madison Square Garden Hall This
"cycle" Of concerts is especially worthy Of At
tention. not only by reason Of the acknowl-
edged high artistic standing Of the virtuoso
who has for years kept his position in tho
front rank OF world-renowned pianists, and Is
constantly making progress in his art. grow
ing more delicate and more reposeful In his
style. adding thus to his already great attain
ments in power and brllliancy OF technique,
his programmes are selected to illustrate his
logically the progress Of piano literature.
earliest known eonpositions Ter, clavichord
1540-1623 and the Kings Hunting JIge,"
s by }0 son sS Ths Fsns ;Ss
programme will be devoted to Beethoven's
Mrs. Helen D. Tretbar has prepared an ex-
ceedingly valuable and interesting pamphlet
Rummel and containing biographical notices
OF the lives OF those composers from whose
works the programmes have been made un
MIR. hummtl was In his very best mood yes
ter,lay. and shows plainly the incessant study
preparation Of his recitals. He was especially
.".Chromatische Fantaisie." and in. Haydn's
"Andante con Variazioni." 1t is hardly neces-
self y We say that he, appeared at his best
the public. which SO well knows his admirable
qualities vii! understand that he kept his au-
dience interested throughout
the fourth is all from Schumaln: the nth ID
divided between Brahms and Mendelssohn:
the sixth is only Of Chopin.