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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24
PIG PEN POINTERS.

HusK yourcorn for the hogs when
the hogs quit chewing the stalks
Your sows are not liable to become
cannibals if you feed them properly.
A LITTLE experimenting in hog feed
ing will not cost much. 1t may be
worth good deal to you.
THE man who has put his trust in
hogs fer the past twelve months has
not had cause to regret it.
IT will soon be time for butchers to
use few hogs each week. This will
help the demand for roughs.
GIVE the runts of the litter particu-
lar attention. They will make good
hogs if they live long enough.
Do you know what the hogs are cost
ing you that you raise? This is ques-
tion that you ought to figure on.
A soUEALINo pig never gets fat, is as
true as the old proverb about the bark
ing dog. No matter whether he squeals
from hunger or from sheer perversity,
as some seem TO do after they have been
well fed, if he eats enough to gain his
two pounds day he will squeal away
one half of it. Beware of buying such
or breeding from such. They are un-
profitable and as uncomfortable to get
along with as a grumbling farm hand.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24
sheep and Hogs on the Farm.

In answer to an inquiry as to how
many hogs and sheep can be kept on a
farm of $50 acres, the Ohio Faamer
says: An acre of good pasture VII. keep
five to ten sheep the summer through,
depending upon the season and kind of
sheep. Stephen Powers says he has
kept twenty-three sheep in good con-
dition ON three acres, nearly all sum-
mcr. You will need two pounds of hay
per day and say pound OF grain, per
head, for winter. From these data,
and taking into consideration the ca
pacitv of the land TO produce grain, the
area in orchard, woodland, etc, and
the amount of other stock kept, you
can estimate pretty closely how many
sheep you can keep. On $50 acres, with
30 acres plowed, 20 acres in woodland
s acres for buildings, garden, etc,
keeping horses, 3 or cows, ana rals-
ing litter or two of pigs, 100 large
sheep or $50 Mcrinos are enough.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24
CHAPTER Y.


All told. there were about fifteen
hundre aople on the Cotton Queen
that They were of all sorts and
conditions. There were planters and
their families returning from an early
visit to the north; spectators by the
score who had been up to Memphis
and beyond to look over the crop; some,
like myself, from the north, going
down the river upon errands of busi-
ness or pleasure; not a few sporting
men, who frequented the bar, talked
loud and smoked long cigars. and there
was Virginian taking thirty slaves
of both sexes to New Orleans for sale.
l had seen something already of the
grand scale upon which the large river
boats were constructed; but the mag
nificence of this one amazed me.
Everything in the way of gliding, dec
Grating and furnishing that could be
done was there, regardless of expense.
Tall mirrors in the saloons and cabins
multiplied the crowd. Carpets of gor-
geous pattern and the first texture
were under foot. Profusion and vari-
ETY. of viands were at the crowded
tables at mealtimes. | walked about
and mingled with the passengers, hear
ing much talk of the immense cotton
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24

planting corn in the cracks of the
rocks up north, EN-? No, YOU won't
talk about going away, Dorr Jewett.'
So he rambled on. wreck OF mind
as well as body. continually striving
to struggle out of the gloom in which
he was involved. and to reach back
ward to familiar faces and scenes.
A burst of melody shook the air;
clear, pure voice, singing a merry
French song. Mr.. Bostock raised his
head, and n new intelligence gave mo-
mentary luster to his eyes
s'Ah. that's Coralie!" he said. "You
shall see Coralie. Here she comes"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24

nut of the axle and wagon wrench
which fits it, and pin both together
with piece of malleable iron. After
turning on the nut, bind the wrench
firmly to a smooth hickory pole with
tarred rope This pole must be bowed
just right, and extend to the end OF the
shaft, where it is firmly bolted. tSee
cut) If the little greeny should crowd
the wheel on first starting out, this
pole will keep him away from it, and
he will soon learn to trot clear of both.
The value of the contrivance will be
readily seen. The youngster is thor
oughly trained while going on short
errands beside his driver and never
needs breaking. and Home
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24

manage. Well, then-if here amt the
lazy devil right here nowl The sassy
dog, Look here, you jeremiah Didn't
I tell you to keep to the cane-hoeing
all day? Where you been?'
My attendant, balancing my trunk
upon his head, and spreading out his
hands in deprecating way, replied:
so. so yo' did, NAUSEA lie Feere, an
L meant to stay-'deed l did.-but l
hear lie boat a-comin' down de bayou,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24
CHEAP HUSklNG PIN.

II You Don't Want to Buy One, Make
One at Home.
To make a homemade pin for corn
husking take a piece of common thin
leather and cut into strip four inches
long, one-half inch wide, and in each
end cut hole. Take a piece OF hard
wood the size of pencil, and cut
groove near the end Cut another half
way between the middle and the point
end of the pin Put the leather over
the second finger between the knuckle
and first joint and hold the ends be-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24

with himl If you are wise -"
The bell rang sharply. "All aboard!"
the captain sang ont.
| wrung Mr. Dorion's hand, and
passed over the plank. There was
great convulsion of the engines and
splasbing of the paddles as the Queen
backed out into the stream. | looked
toward the landing, but my good
friend was hidden in the darkness.
As our boat steamed down the river l
went about on this floating palace and
observed the curious sights.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24

tween the first and second and second
and third fingers. Slip the pin through
the holes cut in the leather so the
point will pass beyond the first finger
The tension of the leather, il 1t is
tough and does not split, will hold the
pin in place. A strong huslking pin
may be bought for thirty cents, with
curved end and point and held in place
by leather cushion adjusted round
the finger and riveted on an iron pin.
These are easy to handle and great
improvement on any pin have ever
seen. A number of different styles are
on the market, but any one of them IS
good if substantially made.-Farm and
Homo
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what Farmers Must Learn.

Until the farmers, as class, learn
that for every dollar spent in real road
Improvement they will receive u ten
fold return in the advanced price OF
their acres. in ability to market their
products at all seasons. and in the in
Vulnerable advantages that come from
easy transit and frequent communica-
ton between farms and villages, there
is not a flattering prospect for the issue
of bonds for scientific and permanent
road Improvement Such instruction
must come from rural centers. The
farmers seem to be suspicious of sug-
gestions coming from the cities. Mean
while, the Importance of the road ques-
ton cannot be overestimated. nor very
much longer suppressed. The com
munitics that have made good ROADS
are preeminently the prosperous com
munities; the light shining from them
must, sooner or later. illuminate the
darker regions in which bad roads pre-
vail. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rebuff.
Cholly Seeking to be friendly
wather cloudy to-day, isn't it?
Her Father (grufly)-Great Cesar,
young man! haven't you got sense
enough to know whether it is or not
without asking?-Judge.
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nn Tic Other Side.

Mrs. Henry Peck docking up from
her paper)-Ah well, poor Tyson is
rid of his trouble amd misery at last.
Mr.. Henry Peck lin astonishment)-
WHY. | didn't know. his wife was sick.
W hon did she die?-puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24
She pidp.t Believe in shooting.

He-Wonderful score that of Henry's!
Why, he hit the bull's-eye nine times IN
succession yesterday
She-Yes, but just think of the suf-
fering Of that poor bull. Men are so
cruel,-Boston Globe.
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cnnIdn.t saw Definitely.

'.Do,you take this iaan for better or
for worsc?" asked the minister.
"T can't tell until have had him a
little while" returned the BRIDE liar
per'sL Bhzar.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-11-24
FRANK KEMPER,
DEALER IN
BLANKETS,
HARNESS.

And everything in
horse and buggy fur
nishing g oods-H a y
ness, Collars, w hips.
Busters, Saddles, etc.
Also trunks and va
Uses
Repairing done on
short notice.
The largest a~Sol.t-
ment OF 5 a Horse
blan kets in town will
be found at K em pel.'s.
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Philosophical Coeitations.

We know the value of fortune
when we have gained it and that of
friend when we have gained it and
that of a friend when we have lost
it.
OF all the earthly music, that
which reaches farthest into heaven
is the beating of loving heart.
If you would convince person Of
his mistake, accost him not upon
subject when his spirit is ruffied.
Do not hurt the feeling of others
by saying sharp, sarcastic things.
1t is better to dispense with that
questionable reputation of being
smart than merit one of cruelty.
1t is not enough that your labors
be abundant and earnest, but they
must at the same time be wisely and
prudently directed, if you would
accomplish the greatest amount of
good Montreal Star.
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Newspapers Endorse.

Educators are certainly the great
est benefactors of the race, and after
reading DR.. Franklin Miles popular
works, cannot help declaring him to
be am ong the most entertaining and
educating authors" --NeaO York
Daily. He is not stranger to our
readers, as his advertisements appear
in our columns in every issue, calling
attention to the fact that his elegant
work on Nervous and Heart Dis
eases is distributed free by our en-
terprising druggist A. NJ. Gilbert.
Trial bottles of DIR. Miles Nervine
are given away, also Book of Testi-
monials showing that it is unequalled
for Nervous Prostitution, Headache,
Poor Memory, Dizziness, Sleepless-
ness, Neuralgia, Hysterie, Fits, Epi-
lepsy.
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A Sad Awakening!

'tWhen in the dark, on thy soft hand hung
And heard the tempting syren of thy
tongue
What f1ames-what darts-what anguish
endured,
But when the candle entered-I was
cured -
Such compilations as so many Of
our young ladies possess-dull, PIN
ply, and covered with sores and
blackheads, is enough to cool the ar
dor of the warmest lover. To such
young ladies we would say, that you
can never have soft, fair, smooth
attractive, kissab'e complexion, uLs
less your blood is healthy and pnre,
for the condition of the blood de-
cides the complexion. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery will puri-
ty your blood, tone up your system,
and drive away those distressing
headaches and backache, from which
you suffer periodically, and give you
a complexion a lilv or lose-leaf
might envy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04

Il was 5p. m, and George Mont.
gomery had been spending the after.
noon with sweet Lillian Lursy.
"Goodby darling, he said fondly
as they stood al the door.
Goodby, George she murmured
nesting her head in the time honor.
ed place.
.Goodby.n
"Goodby.n
"In every parting, dearest, there
is the image of DEATH be whispered
holding her close and kissing her
passionately, land we may never
meet again"
@0h, George, darlingl' she said.
clinsing to him almost fercely.
"Who knows, my own, what may
happen between this hour and when
We meet AGAIN."
oh, ueorge, my love, say that
you will come back to me-to Your
own little loving Lil,lani Getrs e-
the same beautiful and brave George
You have always been.n
"Trust me, Lillian, darling; trust
your George
"Oh, George" she said strong in
the faith which women have, IL do
trust you How could l love you so
If / did not?" And she kissed him
foundly.
"Then l shall Gene agair, Lillian,
my own"
"But when Georgei Whep9n she
asked anxiously.
"At 8 this evening, darling"
"0h. George, she walled, awill it
be SO long as that 7 So long, so long?'
He took her in his arms tenderly
Darling" he whispered, al will
make it 1907
And 1T came to pass as he had
spoken New York journal.
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A Fresh Translation.

The small boy had been irritating
his father with may vexation ques.
tions about psalm he was studying
for Sunday school next day.
"Father, what does 'Selah' mean 70
was the latest,
'Shut up" said paterfamilias.
The boy said nothing, but in Sun
day school the psalm was under dis
cussion.
"Who knows what the word Selah
means?" asked the young superin.
tendent.
The small boys hands went up,
and he was bali way out Of his seat.
No one else raised haud.
"Well?" said the superintendent.
"Shut up!" said the small boy.
And seeing the look on the teachers
face added, cit is; / asked papa, and
he said shut up l''-Toledo Blade.
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1t will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if You have a
Cough or Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from La Grippe found it
just the thing and under its use bad
speedy aud perfect recovery. Try
a sample bottle at our expense and
learn for yourself just how good a
thing it is. Trial bottles free at E.
G. Williams, Jr. & Co.'s Drug Store
Large size SOC. and 81.
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Dynamite in a City Hall.

WHEELING, w. Va, Oct. 24.-Last
night, while Mrs. Mary Clancy, jani-
tress of the public building, was
cleaning the city engineers office,
she found a big chunk of dynamite
lying on the floor. She asked the
chief of police whatit was and almost
tainted when he told her. 1t is net
known how the dynamite got there
as none had been used by anyore
about the building.
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Preferable.

As she turned her tear stained
face toward her friend a strange
comfort appeared there.
AYE" she exclaimed, "better in
decd is ii that he should prove false
now than after | were welded TO him.
AS she reached for the coffee urn
there was sweet smile of resignation
upon her lips.
"Yes, Penelope
1t was the voice of her trusted
conddante, full OF love and sympa-
thy.
IS GU can just bet your life it's
easier to get damages for breach of
promise than it is to secure anything
like decent alimony."
Taken all in all, the situation loo.
kcd quite endurablc, and the silver
lining of the cloud was very noticea-
ble.-Detroit Tribune.
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He walked up to the register and
in the hotel Office and wrote his
name-@John Smith"
F" How are you, I'm mighty glad
to see you, / am, indeed"
=" But protested the stranger,
syou don't know me. I've never
been here before"
-" That doesn't make any differ
ence," replied the clerk. ar you
had wrestled with Jit jats and Maha-
rajahs the way have this year,
you'd know what comfort it is to
get man OF your name into the
house. Wash Star.
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Truthful Saying.

A lazy mans clock always runs
too fast,
The fish that get away are the ones
that look the biggest.
The man who docs wrong suffer
more.
The man who has ne business of
his own to attcud to generally goes
to bed tired.
In all reduction of pay now going
on wages of sin still remains the
same.
If sunshine were to be paid for
there are people who would declare
that candle light could beat it.
The great difficulty about COM
nonsense is that it is SO tremen-
dously scarce that it is not common.
Some people who show no great
success in the management of their
own business are ever ready to tell
Others how to run theirs.
A girl may have hair as red as the
rooster the democrat wore in his hat
last Fall, and still be pleasant en-
ough to melt cake OF country but
ter
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
Deadly Work of Toughs

PARKERsBURG, W. VA, Oct. "a
An oil we'll driller named Devore,
from Sistersville, was sandbaggcd
and robbed of $50 and gold watch,
about 3 o'clock this morning, by two
toughs named Henry Goodin and
Ben Conklin, who are both in jail.
After being robbed he was thrown in
front of a moving freight train and
his hand cut off.
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/ was SO much troubled with ca.
tarrh it seriously affected my voice.
One bottle of Ely's Cream Balm did
the work. My voice is fully restored.
-B. F. Llepsner, A. NJ, Pastor OF
the Gliyet Baptist Church, Philadel
phia, Pa.
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We LEADt..,,

The trade in furniture. There
isn't much need for our saying this,
for everybody knows it. Why do
we lead Because we sell elegant,
artistic and durable goods, at prices
that cause economy itself to wonder.
Our larger Gales enable us to do
TINS. Dealers cannot compete with
us. Bad for other dealers, we know
but it is law of trade. Some one
must lead. Better call. Let our
goods and furniture convince you of
this. JOHN A. WHEN.
FURNITURE AND CARPETS.
10 North Queen Street,
l-24,Sl,tf. Martinsburg, W. Va.
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Kitty-Did you see Mr.. Ferris
when you called on HIM
Tom-No, but gathered from a
hasty inspection of his room that he
is sharp but unprincipIed man.
Kitty-Wby, what did you dis.
cover
Tom-Three silk umbrellas in the
corner.-Trush.
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He-WelI, SO far. we have been
able TO keep our engagement Sc
cret.
she-Yes; / had proposal hon
Mr. Robinson yesterday.
He-Indeedl What did you say
to the poor fellow?
She-Well, of course, l tried to
treat him with all possible considera-
lion. | said that regretted that
previous engagement made it lmpos-
sible Puck.
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AUCTIOHEER's NOTICE /!

J. v. QUINN offers his services as
Auctioneer in the counties OF Berkeley
and Jefferson. Having had over 90
years experience can guarantee salts
faction in selling and in price, or no
charge. Terms moderate. A share Of
public patronage solicited. Address all
communications to j. ". QUINN.
Bedington, Berkeley county, W, va.
Dec. q, 1890. tt.
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Hoetv.
lis Useless To Regret.


We've done the best we could, my dear,
There's nothing to regret
We've taught TIE children many truths
ON which our hearts were set.
And If against our o;d-time ways
They fooIishiy protest,
We need never regret, nay dear,
That we have done our best.
There's many plan that's come to
naught;
There's many light gone out;
And disappointments, greifs and cares
Have hejged us round about;
And many a sad mistake we've made
'rhrouk bout our lives and yet
We've done the very best we could;
IT'S useless toregret.
For out of evil good has come,
And out of darkness light;
And all wrong doing in this world
Some day will be set right;
And though we have not reached the
height
Attained by others, yet
We've done the best we could, my dear;
IT'S useless to regret.
We've tried to live like honest folks.
To do our duty we'll,
'Gainst evil things to take our stand,
In goodness to excel;
So judge yourself not harshly, dear,
Nor at misfortunes fret;
We've done the best we could, and so
IT'S useless to regret.
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And lend to the rhyme OF poet
The beauty OF tby voice.

The beauty oftby voice.
Which you cannot do when You
suffer with Cough or Cold. Rid
yourself Of the discomfort by buying
a bottle of Pan-Tina, the best remedy
for Hoarseness and Influenza. Pan
Tina costs 25 cents at Z. C. Williams
Jr. & Co.'s Drug Store.
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Mrs. Ada M. Bittenbender, the
prohibition candidate for supreme
judge of Nebraska, practices law with
her husband. She is native of
Bradford county, Pa.
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Hills Chloride Of Gold Tablets
ar not experimental. They have
been on the malk,t for years aid
are guarnteed to cure the Tobacco.
Morphine or Drink Habit. Your
druggist cells them.
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Additional trains will leave Carlisle daily except Sun
day at 1870 M, SIC p m stopping at all intermediate
stations arriving at Harrisburg at Has p m and 42S
n.
No. 4 runs daily between Harrisburg and Hagers-
town and the train No. sruns daily between Harrisburg
and Chambesourg.
Daily,
+ Daily except Sunday.
Additional trains will leave Harrisburg daily except
Sunday at 10 IS m, 20 m, arriving at Carlisle at
II % 05 p. NJ stopping at all intermediate sta
chanicsburg at A. m stopping all intermediate
stations,
No. daily between Harrisburg and Hagers
town
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between Haaerstown ard
New YORK. on No. east and No. west.
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Daily. Oth. Z tally except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at
S.26 and 1887 a. m. ami 3.9 and 6.29 p. IN.
Leave Emnitshurg for Rocky Ridge at
7.l5 and 1000 a. m. and 2.55 and 5.45 p. m.
B.& O.passenger trains leave Cherry RIM
for Cumberland and intermediate points,
No. ID, daily at S.57 a. m. For Piedmont
and intermediate, No. 10, daily except
Sunday, at 1.59 p. m, aud Chicago express
No. Z, daily at % p. M.
Passengers for Chicago limited, No. 5,or
Cincinnati limited, No. 1, take No. Is to
Hancock and there transfer to No. or 5.
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres. ard Gen'l Manager.
b. II. GRISWOLD, Gen'l Pass. AGENT.
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w ] ROBINSON, G. p A.,
Parkersburg, W. Va.
The morning call., 1893-10-10
VOTE OF CENSURE
Cleveland Scored by the
Labor Unions.
THE ANTI-CHINESE ALLIANCE
Resolutions Holding Up the Hands OF
CalifOrnia's Senators and Repre-.
sentatives in Congress.

Delegates to the Anti Chinese Congress
met yesterday at P. NJ. in Metropolitan
Hall and were called to order by j. K.
Phillips, vice-president of the Labor Coun-
Gil of California. who by general consent
acted as temporary chairman. M. M. Nc
Glynn was temporary secretary. He read
credentials for a number of delegates.
Committees Of credentials. order of busi-
ness and resolutions were appointed.
Herman Gutstadt was inv tied to address
the delegates. He said the important
work of the congress was with the COM
mite on resolutions. and urged strong ex-
preston of sentiment upon the non-en-
forcement of or apparent indifference of
the administration toward the Geary act
There had not been shown In California a
disposition to hold up the hands of her
Congressman and Senators in their de-
mands for the enforcement of the law.
Something must be done to show that the
people of California are not Indifferent on
this question. The resolutions should call