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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
THE GREAT LESSON.
What the Heroes of 1S61-65 Have Done
for the Nation.

What the Heroes of 1861-65 Have Done
for the Nation.
As we strew the flowers over the rest
ing places of departed heroes, we have
the consciousness that there is no north
nor south, no east nor west. We have
learned the greatest lesson of the war
that the sacrifices made by the blue and
the gray were necessary to maintain
the doctrine of national unity Cement
ed by the best blood of both sections
the peace which followed the collapse
of the southern cause will never again
be disturbed.
We who enjoy the blessed fruits of
the great conflict can show our CRATE
fulness to the heroes of 1S61-65 in many
ways. We can honor the living and re-
member the dead. But, to do full JUS
tice, we must never cease to impress
upon our children and those who come
to us from foreign lands that to be
worthy of citizenship they must culti-
vate the spirit of patriotism exhibited
by the countless thousands who cheer
fully bled and died to preserve for fu-
ture generations the blessings of free
government.-G. w. Weippiert, in Chi
cago Graphic.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

Drown the guns, outsound the bells
In their rocking steeple,
While the chorus throbs and swells
OF o joyful people.
Hall the darling flag we sing
Pride OF all the nation
Flag that never knew king
Freedoms constellation
Blest be God. fraternal wars
Once for ali ere ended,
Aud the gashes and the scars
Peace and time have mended
Massachusetts, Maryland,
Georgia and Nebraska
One, Columhja's daughters stand
From Texas to Alaska.
Flagstaff, masthead, swing II forth
Pledge Of love unblightedl
West and east and south and north
Evermore united.
M. Woolsey Stryker, in Chicago News
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
NalU2bles.

Witherby-That's a nice little safe
you have for your home, old man. j
suppose that is for your wife's use?
Plankington-Not much. She hasn't
even the combination.
Witherby-You must keep something
very valuable in it, not even to let your
wife know the combination of it.
Planlzington-You bet / do. / keep
all my collar-buttons and shoestrings
in that safe.-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
In No Hurry.

Mrs. O'F-Can I have my husband
put in jail for slapping me in the
mouth?
Magistrate-Certainly; that's assault
and battery.
"Wen, I'll come around in about a
month and make the charge"
''Why not have him arrested at
once?''
well, you see, when he slapped me
I hit him in the head with q rollin' pin
and he's now in the hospital and the
doctors say he won't be able to get out
for a month yet."-Life's Calendar.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
What Rnh Learned.

What did You learn that's new in
school to-day, Bob?"
Il learned that the earth is round
like ball.
'.That isn't new. Columbus knew
that"
"Well, it was new to me-" said Bob.
-Harper's Young People.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
1t Was Different Then.

He five years after)-All this gush
about love is extremely stupid; wher-
ever did this stupid book come from?
must say the person who selected it
showed very insipid taste.
She (quietly)-It's the book you gave
me during our honeymoon, John; we
read it eleven times The first week we
had it.
prolonged silence. .)-Boston Globe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Presence of Mind.
Mrs. L.

Mrs. L. petulantly)-You never kiss
me now.
Mr.. F.-The idea of a woman of your
age wanting to be kissed! One would
think you were a girl of eighteen.
Mrs. i. (sharply)-What do you
know about girls of eighteen?
Mr.. F.-Why, my dear, weren't you
eighteen once yourself21Boston Globe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
A Prescription,

'I'm feeling very much run down, 81
said the twenty-sixth spring poet who
had called that day on the editor.
could you recommend anything !
could take for it?"
YES said the editor, YEARLY, yet
strong enough to seize the opportunity.
''Tal1e two ounces Of prussic acid, or a
twenty years trip to Central Africa" "
--Harper's Bazaar.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Not His Size.

Newly Elected Congressman (from
Kanas)-rd like to have my picture
taken.
grapher-Cabinet?
Newly Elected Congressman (blush-
ing)-No; just plain, everyday con-
gressman.-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Short But Eaective oratory.

Police observation-disclosures, the case
against you is clear enough. You seem
to be chronic loafer and deadbeat-
Have you anything to say in your own
behalf?
Surly vagrant-Reckon not, jedge.
You don't 'xpect me to do no fine talk
in, do YEP
Police Magistrate-No. I'll attend
70 that Fifteen dollars and costs.
Committed until paid. Next!-Chicago
Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

about the grounds. He had strayed off to
a secluded part of the country when sud
denly he came upon young lad whose
hands were full Of flowers he knew well.
'Aha, you young thief, l have caught
You II And so the Judge was right with
his Joke after all
II am no thief. Let 60 Of me, said the
hoy. for Sampson had grasped him rougbl,
b the arm
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

n THIS glad
season, W h c n
the earth feels
the thrill of
renewing pow
er, when the
flowers re a c h
down into the
dark mold, to
gather up the
mysterious ele-
ments of hid
den life, it is
fitting that our
thoughts turn
backward, and,
- b;
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Not So Strange.

Gus De Smith-Yes, Carrie, / love
you with all my heart.
Garrett seems strange, Henry, that
you should think so much of me.
Gus-I don't know about that.
There's no accounting for taste, you
know.-Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Her nlcnnnla.

Ethcl-Why don't you marry Jack?
Maud "a Widows aughter)-Mamma
doesn't like him, and won't let me.
Ethel-Harry, then?
Maud-Mamma does like him, and
won't let me.-Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
He Would Have Room.

Bagley-Where are you living, Bal
ley?
Bailey-Weu, since the crinoline
habit came in I've moved to the out
skirts.-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
He Growled at the Expense.

Mr.. Hensington (of ndon)-Eng-
lishmen are always at the front. Do
you know, a company has been formed
in London to dam Niagara falls?
Miss Boodfy-That's nothing new.
Papa's been doing it ever since we
girls returned from our months visit
Aare -r,d0n ..
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
POULTRY PICkINGS.


FEED the flock both fowls and chick
early in the morning.
ONCE a week parch little cracke,i
corn quite brown and feed to chicks
They will relish it and it will do them
good.
BARN floor sweepings will afford eS
ercise and much good food to flock oi
chicks penned in small run or brooder
house.
A FENCE of plastering lath made in
the ordinary way is an eyesore and a
nuisance. Better use wire netting with
q board at the bottom
AS THE weather grows warmer see
that fowls have a source of water sup
ply that cannot be contaminated.
Nothing is more important for them.
PERSIAN insect powder, which is an
other name for pyrcthrum, is harmless
to poultry and may be applied freely to
the plumage of young or old and be
sprinlxled also in the nests.
HENs having free range at this sea-
son should have some good sound grain
night and morning. Much of their
piclzed-up food is decidedly succulent
and filling, but is lacking in nutri-
ment.
THE simple operation of throwing
out grain to flock of poultry may be
done in wrong manner. The whole
flock should be given ''fair play by
scratching the grain widely and on
clean ground.
CHICKS that are stupid and drowsy
and continually cry are probably lousy.
Examine their heads by lamp light at
night Moisten the down on their
heads and throats slightly with
kerosene and put back under the hen
NoTHING is so good as first quality
wheat for rearing chicks. 1t has all
the elements of growth in it. And at
one and n half to two cents per pound
it is cheaper than damaged wheat or
poor screenings at only half this price.
THE law does not allow poultry
keeper to shoot worthless, half-fed
ours that run about disturbing the
fiocks, but few eggs can be doctored
with red pepper and kept in the nests
for such prowlers Empty the shell OF
its contents and fill with paste of red
pepper and lard.-Farm Journal
Another SwindIc.
Farmer Hayseed-No, don't want
any more labor savin' machines. I've
tried enough of 'em- Look in there.
That's type-writin' machine my wife
spent all her egg money to get for me,
cause / amt very handy with tn pen.
Just look at tn tarnal swindle.
Agent-What's the matter with it?
Farmer Hayseed-Matter? Why you
can't even write y'r name with the tar.
nal thing unless you know how to play
a church organ.-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
At the Club.

D. R. Boie-I say, old man, have you
-aw-heard that Cholly Van Dusenbilt
has actually eloped with ballet girl?
o. L. Mann-Great Scott! You sur
prise me. How evah in the world can
She s1DDort him2-Jurv
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

Miss Oldblossom-I wish to inform
you that belong to very old family.
Miss Peachblow-Ah, indeed; and are
they all as old as you?-Des Moines Ar
gonaut. -----.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Only Ono Way.

Mr. Micawber-I wish | knew some
nice easy way to make money.
Mrs. Micawber-Wen, my dear, you
might get your life insured and then
die-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Consulting His Tastes.

Little Boy-Do you like to go boat
ing in the summer?
Grandpa anxious to inculcate eau
tion)-N-o, my son, I'm afraid I'd get
drowned.
Little Boy-Do you like to go skating
in the winter?
Grandpa-No-I'm afraid I might fall
and hurt myself.
Little Boy (after some thought)-Do
you like to turn somersets on a feather
bed?-Good News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
{ pecorators = You've got

Chorus of Decorators : You've got
that flag upside down.
G. A. r. Veteran-Recllon | know
what I'm doin Bill, here, fell off
mule at Charlottesville an struck on
his head.-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
A DOUBTFUL vINDICATIoN.

Hon. E&at Jones (orator of the day.
-Feller citerzens, it has bean said dat
1 writes my orations. 1 denounce de
'cusation as false and slanderous. Eel
Ter citerzens, KANT sorite!-Harper's
Bazaar.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
THE SONG OF THE FLAG.

OIL o river wide
and strong,
Like the tides a.
swinging.
Lift the mighty
foods OF song;
Set the mountains
ringing.
Run our lovely BAN
ner high
White and Grim
son glory.
Field as blue as
Gods own sky.
And every star q
story.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
A Painful Subject.

Mr.. Shortcash-I shall feel greatly
honored if you will accompany me to
the theater this evening.
Miss Beauty-With pleasure What
is the bill for tonight?
Mr.. Shortcash (absently)-About-
ten-dollars.-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Baslful.

John-Sallie, ef I was to ask you eff
you'd marry me, do you think you'd
say yes?
Sallie-I-er-I guess so.
John-Wa-al, eff ever git over this
ere darn bashfulness I'll ask you some
O. these times.-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
Never in Luck.

Old Lady-Just my luck
Caller-What's wrong?
Old Lady-I've just heard OF six sure
cures for rheumatism, and not one of
our family has got it.-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

Col. Weston's escape was nothing
short of miracle In the very heat
of that second days fight on May 6, the
horse he rode carried him right into his
own lines, but he reached there in
fainting condition, and was at once
sent home to Eastville. Having recov-
cred he made diligent search for the
soldier who had saved his life at the
cost of his own, but it was of no avail.
He took up his law study again, gradu-
ated and was admitted to the bar Be
fore beginning his practice, however, at
the advice of his father, he made trip
abroad and had only returned a short
time before the opening of this story
and had opened an Office in the city.
He had not even yet had his first client
and little did he think who his first one
would be.
Decoration day had been appointed
as national holiday, and the patriot
ism of the people of Eastville led them,
as usual, to make much of the occasion.
Judge Weston had always been called
upon for the public speaking at such
events, but this time it was to be the
young lawyer who was to deliver the
address and eulogize the soldier dead.
1t was to be a great day, and the old
judge was in something of fever of
expectancy to hear his sons grafton.
The entire Weston family, help and all,
excepting little Ethel, went to the
cemetery to see the graves decorated
and to hear the speeches. The young
miss could not get over her griefa at the
destruction of her flowers, and had no
heart to do anything but hover about
the pillaged conservatory, picking up
the remnants here and there as she
could find them. This led her out into
the grounds and there she had an expe-
rience which had good and bad results.
Old Sampson, the gardener, went as
in duty bound and heard his young
master talk and then, not caring for
the rest tonlS his n'eas,lra In WALKING
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
A $40 Gold Watch
FREE.

With every dollars worth of goods
purchased, you are given uess on
the length Of time it will axe the
watch to ruu down, and the one
guessing the nearest viii get the
watch. In case of g tie the one hav.
ing bought the most will get it
The watch will be started June
18th at nine O'clock A. NJ. and no
guessing will be taken after that
time.
We can also save you money on
every article in our stocks of Cloth
ing, Hats, and Gents Furnishings.
THE RACKET STORE.
100 S. Main St. :: Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
THE NATIONS HOLY DAY.

It's Commemoration Establishes the Broth
erhood of Man.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

Neil roses and hot-house pansies over
the graves of the dead soldiers instead
of your common barn-yard posies.
That's where you had better look for
your thieves, Sampson, and the old
Judge turned with half chuckle to
his servant.
"And if I find them they'll need to
have holes dug for them pretty quick, :"
grumbled the old man.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26


grumbled the old man.
Judge Weston lived in handsome
country residence just outside of the
thriving and fourishing town of East
vile. He was a sort of mag,-ate of the
place and had large interests in the
active, busy town. Judge Weston had
always been the important parsonage
at all the public events OF the city.
IslStvf11S was TIC Ilaoat tlloroIlfTli1y
patriotic place in the country, and al
ways had great happenings on the
Fourth of July and Washington's birth.
day. The city had sent her regiment
to the war and as Walter Weston, the
judges son, was the organizer, the
Judge paid the entire expense of fitting
1t out, and Walter, but then a young
limb of the law, was the colonel. East
vile guards did great service and were
badly cut up at Gettysburg in July,
1858. They were reorganiZed and took
part in the bloody engagement of the
Wilderness in May, 1864, and that
battle was the last of Walter Weston's
service He was badly wounded and
he not only narrowly escaped capture
by the enemy but his life was saved as
well by private whose name he was
never able to learn. 1t was one of the
remarkable and terrible experiences of
the war.
BY some mischance Col. Weston was
cut off from his command and suddenly
found himself alone, as he thought,
and within the lines of the enemy.
His horse was shot from under him and
confederates when assistance suddenly
came to him in a most unexpected
manner. A private soldier, from some
other regiment, as the colonel could
see by his uniform, and who had evil
IDENTIFY been caught alone as he had
himself, came rushing up just as he
had turned to engage his adversaries.
A saber cut from one of them had on
the instant disabled his right arm,
when the stranger, with dubbed gun,
rushed in between him and the attack
ing party, and, with the utmost
bravery, and with strength almost
giantlilze, laid all three of the enemy
in the dust. While it seemed ages to
Col. Weston, it was all really done in a
moment, and the private had seized the
bride of confederate's horse, helped
Col. Weston to mount and was trying
to mount behind him when the man he
was saving saw hln suddenly r@1E gLQ
fall to the ground. The horse, at that
instant, gave bound away and Col.
Weston never saw his rescuer after,
nor could he, with the utmost en-
deavor, ever find out who he was.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
NOT HIS FAULT.

Freddie, when you said your prayers
last night didn't you ask God to make
you good boy?"
''Yes, mamma
"Well, you've been as bad as ever to-
day"
But, mamma, you can't blame me if
God doesn't do just what I ask Him.
Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26
The Sensible Course.

Teacher-What is the meaning of
one-twenty-ffth?
Little Boy-I-I don't remember.
Teacher-If you had twenty-five
children visiting you, and only one ap-
pie for them, what would you do?
Little Boyd wait till they went,
an then eat it myself. Good News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-26

'81----<1 -. N.S2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06
CARPENTER-VOsE.
Marriage of n Popular Apponaug Couple
witnessed by Hundreds

Marriage of n Popular Apponaug Couple
Witnessed by Hundreds
About 300 or 400 people assembled at the
Central Baptist church. Apponaug, last
evening, to witness the marriage of El-
mer Ellsworth Carpenter to Hattie Vose.
both of that village. The ceremony wa s
performed by Rev. H. G. Eastman OF
Georgiaville, former pastor OF the App
naug @. Is. church. The church was
handsomely decorated with flowers. TIE
wedding march was played by Mrs. w.
=. Cross of Auburn. The bridal party
stood under "A floral horseshoe OF immor-
telles and smilax. The bride was
handsomely gowned in white brocade silk
with pearl trimmings, aud tulie veil.
The maid of honor was Miss Mamie
Vose, "A sister OF the bride. The brides
maids were Miss Eta Carpenter and
Miss Gertrude Green OF Providence. The
groomsnan was John Taylor of APP
ponaug The ushers were Mr.. Il. Bah
cock of Pttslurg, Pa; III. Ii. Wake
field, Boston; w. b. Lewis aud ii. 5.
Pierce OF Providence. The bride was
given away by her father, Joshua .Vose.
A reception followed at the residence of
the brides parents.
Anoug the Provdencs people presnet
were: John Il. BloIgelt aud wife. w. B.
Carpenter and wife, Franz Waterman
aud wife, Mrs. aud Miss Sara Vose. Mrs.
Greene and Miss Gertrude and Howard
Greene. Fred Gardner, Robert McNutt
and wife. William Richards and
wife. Miss Fanny Wright. Mrs. Wright.
Mr. Carpenter has been in the employ
OF j. B. Mason & Son for the past eleven
years. The bride takes an active part In
the Central baptist Sunday school and
choir. The newly married couple left on
tile 1925 p. m. train for Providence. aud
will visit Boston, Washington, the
Worlds fair. Niagara Falls, Thousand
Islands, Montreal, Concord, aud Nashua.
They will take up their residence at 55
Adelaide avenue, Provid nee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06

This evening the Affair Dramatic club
will give its first entertainment OF the
season at Affair Dramatic hall, corner II
Elmwood avenue and West Friendship
street. Second Floor Spoopendyke."
will be the attraction. aud tnere Is no
doubt it will he presented in a most In
ter,sting manner. There is s'me fine
dramatic talent in the Affair club. and
its entertainments are always bright AID
full OF life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06

New HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 5 Ludwig
Anderson, aged 80, unmarried, was struck
and killed by an engine on the Shore Line
road near the Cedar Hills station Wednes-
day night A few feet further on Richard
Wolfe, aged 30, was struck by the same
train and fatally injured. Wolfe saw An
derson's body flung into the air and il is
supposed that the sight deprived him Of
self-control
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06
Can You Tell the Age OF n Hen ?

II you can visit Lothrops Grand opera House,
Pawtuoket, saturday afternoon. nd guess the age
aud name OF little Allie Fishers educated Rhode
Islandschlcken, you will see great performanc
OF the play The Upper Hand" and II you are a
good guesser you may capture one OF the beautiful
albums offered as first and second prizes Matinee
trainsleave the Union depot a. 2 and 2:ii
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06
A VERY PRETTY WEDDING.

An Enfield Man becomes the Happy
Husband OF u Providence Woman.
A very pretty wedding took place last
evening in st. Theresa church, Manton
avenue. The contracting parties were
John Henry Martin OF Enfield,
X. l., and Alice Farnswortn Of
Providence. Bartley Mcguire was best
man, and Mis- Ellen Stone was brides
maid. The presents were very numerous
and costly. A collation. was served at the
residence of the bride.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06

NUMBER Of people living In this district
and how disastrous fire would be to all
in the neighborhood.
Mr. Bannigsn then spoke OF the gre,t
necessity for fire station, and after
little more discussion the committee
broke up after sitting little over an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06
Italian Navy.

ROME, Oct. 6.--The Italian minister of
marine has presented to the treasury the
naval estimate for the coming fiscal year.
He proposes an increased allowance Of
1000, 900 lire, primarily on account of the
necessity OF maintaining two squadrons in
the Mediterranean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-06

The mills along the north branch Of the
Pawtuxet river, from River Point TO
Rockland, have had to stop part OF their
M schinery several days this week. on ac-
count OF low water.