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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
An Extinct Creature.

There Is three-toed rhinoceros, be-
lieved to be hundreds Of thousands Of
years old, in the American museum of
natural history. The relic, according
to paleontologists who have read its
history, is the only one OF his herd
who escaped mutilation by the croco-
diles and alligators Of his time, when
he was deposited after death in lake
which existed in South Dakota, near
what is now the Pine Ridge Indian res
ervation.
-.....u 60. ..rrr.. "A rrrrIArIt
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
A Grcnf Wnmnn.

'She Is deeply interested in the cle-
vation of the masses, believer
''Icr life is given to the work. Why,
her time is so much occupied with the
welfare of her fellow creatures that
she is obliged to let her children run
wild. She is great woman. IN. Y.
prcuu
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
rhn I,ctnrl courtroun.

First BOY (rontcmptuously) HUH
Your mother takes in wash!n'.
Second Boy-O' course. You didn't
spose she'd leave IL hangin' ont over
night unless your father was in prison
did vc?-goaton Globe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
TO TEST MEMS SOCIALISM.
Give a Man Chance to Get Rich and
Watch Him.

THE best way TO test n mans faith
in socialism" said n traveller TO rep
resentative of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat, sis to watch what he does
when he accumulates or is presented
with little property. ! have a trustod
employe who i n frst-class man in
every respect, except for his determine
ton TO talk and argue Il little too
much For years he has been an ex-
treme socialist and has been arguing
about the crime Of wealth. Not very
long ago he refused to continue the
discussions and seemed very anxious
to forget all he had ever said in favor
of an equitable division of all the
good things in the world among all the
people living in ii. / laughed at him n
good deal, but without success, and
finally ascertained the cause.
"He had for years been buying the
house he lived in by small install
ments, and not being n very good ac-
rountant had lost track OF the fight of
time, and was very much surprised one
fine morning to find that he Cwncd his
house free from incumbrance. The
ground had increased in value about
two hundred per cent while he was
paying for it, and he is now worth
three thousand or four thousand dol
lars.
81 forgot how much he had been ar
guing was the maximum amount each
American should be allowed 10 own,
but 1t was very small percentage of
his present earthly possessions, and
hence his abandonment Of the desire
for dividing up. The building associa-
tions scattered over the country in 80
many thousands are the best anti
socialist advocates that can well be
Innanipc6 -
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28

Excuse me-" said tho outspolsci
man nt the club, 81 understand that
you left London under cloud
"Yaas," was the reply, II believe Sc
Deuccd foggy town, that, you know.
Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28

Shc-Poor Mr. Lcfbcrryi Three phy-
sicians are attending HIM
Hc--Ycs, know; but then he has m
iron constitution, you know. Truth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
The Last Chance.

Mr.. Waite trying TO entertain his
ladylovc's six-year-old sister DO you
know who am?
Flossie-Yep. Pop says you're Edith's
last chance. Truth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
The rclcrrapily or aiarr,agc.

Carrie News--I understand Clara
vanc had quite dot when she married
young DicherboclEer.
Young Hyson--Yes; but they cut
such d dash the first year they were
married that there is nothing left
pt,rir
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
long Ending.

Little Dick Who's In the parlor?
Little Mrs. Blank. She won't
get through her call for an hour yet
How do you known
81 just heard her say: Well, | mus
be going Good News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28

Bobby, can you keep quiet for just
one minutc?" cried his father
~ don't know. sir, answered Bobby,
II never tried. ~ IIarper's Young Peo-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28

Stranger-Iam am in search of an editor
How many people in this town who
know how to run newspaper?
Editor-Well, the population nun.
bers six hundred and sixty-iyc. Atlun-
IA Constitution
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28

The earl Of Derby, who died few
days ago, was seriously considered as a
candidate for the throne OF Greece
after the retirement OF King Otto, the
Bavarian, in 1862. AT the time he was
Lord Stanley, II member of the house
Of commons and one of the most
intimate friends OF Lord Beaconsfcld.
then still benjamin Disraeli. This in
teresting historical fact first became
public two years ago, through Froude,
The English historian, who found let
ters referring TO IL In the corrcspon-
dence between Beaconsileld and Mrs
Brydges Although Disraeli favored
The candidacy of Stanley, he expressed
the belief in Il letter, dated December
,, 1862, that the Stanleys would prefer
Knouslcy TO the Parthenon and Lanca-
shire TO the plains OF Attica
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
An EIcellnnt WAY
Too Willing,

Joncs-Good morning. Benson How
do you find '.s;nris2
Bcnson--by jn''c.vI. a,..ctt. ,'Ig.--
Iifc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28
COMES TO THE SAME THING.

Jacls--I say, Gus, that dog Of yours
looks like n fool.
Gus-Why, he has just as much sense
as / have.
Jacle-That's what / said.-Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-07-28

rather go TO the bottom OF the river with
you"
Jasper looked rueful. Doesn't seem
as II we were dealing squarely with
that bank fellow" he said. mo, no,
LII; you'll just have 20 make the best OF
it."
AS they neared Hawhesbury the
chestnut gteadily gained: Jasper bad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
Optical Lanterns,

For exclusively parlor use n good lantern may be obtained for Sl5, which will give a picture or feet in diameter. For S25 one may purchase sciopticon suitable for use in small halls and capable Of producing a picture 10 or 12 feet across. \ sciopticon of the highest class, with an oil lamp or lime jet, would cost S100 or more, and would give picture 70 feet in diameter at q distance of 125 feet. A pair of sciopti- cons used together for dissolving views form piece of apparatus known as n ste reopticon. Prices of stereopticons range from $50 to $500 and triple lantern, used for fancy effects, will cost you from Slj0 to S1, 900, according to the needs of your busi- ness. For hall exhibitions, however, the low priced lantern does all the work of high class one, and n pair of good S25 sci opticops may be used very effectively in dissolving.
 About lantern screens. A clean white wall is an ideal surface upon which 10 pro ject n lantern image. Next to this tightly drawn muslin sheet without wrinkles. Paper with dead finish makes n good screen, but it Is apt to be lacking in dura- bility. If it is desired to place the lantern behind the screen, as in the case of the screen being in n large doorway, with the lantern in one room and the spectators in the other, it should be stretched very tight and thoroughly wet to makcit translucent. This plan, however, 1 do not recommend, as the cloth will not permit all the light to pass through. h.-EntCrtainmcnt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
One I-sc For Empty spools.

There are other uses for empty spools than stringing them on q cord for the baby to play with. The modern Priscil- la says that if you have a sufficient num- Der of spools they may be used for mak- ing <Ic legs of small stand. The latest design in these stands k three cornered. Sandpaper each spool Until perfectly smooth; then procure tlIrec iron rods winch will pass throu.;h thcCenter of the spools, filling the holes well. These can be fastened on the end by hammering fat. The other end must be pointed to drive into the top of the stand
 If possible. procure topot hard wood and stain the legs to match. If this is not convenient and the stand must be of soft wood, stain both top and legs the same and varnish nicely. Let the legs cross. and tie handsome ribbon where the legs are crossed. If the stand is to have cover, no finish will be needed around the edge; if not, finish the edge with rows of the spools cut in halves. at tached with glue. Spools may be used in this way as finish for shelves, fancy wooden boxes, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
Some Old Georgia Surcrstitions.

Here is q contribution in the shape of folk lore gossip as heard among the Geor- gia crackers. It is a survival of the old English superstitiuns.
 When it is cbb tide the slits in a cats eyes are horizontal; when it is flood tide they arc vertical. Kill frog and it will rain hard for three days. If cock walks in at the door, turns around and crows, he announces a death in the family. Pota- toes will not thrive unless they are planted in the dark of the moon, and child born at the full of the moon will be a boy.
 If you open an umbrella in house the only person present viil die, and the same thing will happen if you hang a coat or hat on a door knob or q door bell. It is not wise to set q hen during a certain part of August, because the life of the world Is at its lowest then. If two persons going hand in hand meet an obstacle which iii vides them the one on the left will go to hell and the one on the right to heaven.
 If you drop pair of scissors and one point sticks in the floor visitor will come from the direction toward which the other leg is extended. \ child that has never seen its father can cure whooping cough by blowing down the patients throat. To get rid of frecklcs count them and put an equal number of pebbles into paper. Whoever steps on the paper will get the frecklcs.-Atlanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
TWO POPTIAR ScARFS.

ures. The four in hand is trifle wider in the ends than formerly, and where the figures are larger, when tied the knot will be somewhat larger in propor- tion. But the small knot with wide flowing ends is the correct thing.
 In Paris the height of reckleSsnesS has been reached in neckwear, and serpen- tine ties in all sorts of changeable colors are the correct thing. But New York Herald writer, who thus notes the fash ions adopted for men, thinks the well dressed man here will be quieter in his tastes. The Moorish and Persian scarfs of last winter are no more. They were too brilliant to last. It should be almost unnecessary to mention that the ready made tie is thing not to be thought of twice. However, manufacturers are put ting up some pretty designs in ready made scarfs and are succeeding some what better than formerly in making a closer imitation of the tied scarf.
 Scarfpins will be, if anything smaller than ever, and now that the Ascot tie has taken a back seat they will be worn almost exclusively in the four in hand or De Joinville. Anything unnecessary should really not be worn, and scarfpin in a four ln hand serves no useful pur- pose. But they are worn and probably will continue to be worn.
 In gloves there is a leaning to gray un- dressed kid for autumn, and this style may possibly extend into the winter. The dealers tried to introduce these gloves in pearl colors last year, but they were adopted only by few. Now, how ever, they seem to be here to stay, al though the different shades of tan will always be popular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
THE nE nEk

The senate is practically in deadlock, and unless it can be broken all of the democratic legislation which has been promised the people will fail. This may appear to bea strong statement, but it is strictly true. When the agreement was reached between those who favor and those who oppose the Voorhees, repeal bill to prolong the debate until all who had expressed wish to speak thereon shall have had an opportunity to do SO two weeks or morc-thc acknowledgement Was made that the senate was in il deadlock over that bill; that it was impossible to force vote. If majority larger than authorizing federal interference with cleo tiuns or the tariff bill will have cannot force vote, how can n vote be forced upon those measures or indeed upon any others that may be passed by the house and opposed by the solid republican vote in the senate.
 That is the situation in a nutshell. and disagrrcahlc as it is to the democrats, it is better to face it than to pretend not to see it. Senators pretend to believe that il vote will be easily reached on the Voorhees, bill in two or three weeks. but it should not be forgotten that the same men professed to be certain that the same bill would bt. l law before the fifteenth of September. A way out of the present deadlock and a preventative of any future dendlocks has been placed ready made into the hands of the democratic senators by Senator Platt i of Connecticut. That democrats should feel repugnnnce toward the adoption of Senator Platts resolution providing for q cloture rule, which is now in the hands of the committee on rules. Is perfectly natural Still. it would be well for them to keer that weapon where it can be used, if all other methods of proceeding with the business of the people shall fail The democratic party expects the democratic senators to pass the relief measures the party has pledged itself to pass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
THE TOWN TICKET.

The ticket put in nomination last night by the democratic town convention should place the whole machinery of the town government in democratic hands again. It k strong combination.
 Moritz Grelle is highly respected citi- zen. a capable and popular man, and should receive the earnest support of every democratic voter i'll the town. He is a sturdy uncompromising democrat. It was a graceful act of Mi Grelle to appear before the convention and suggest that it might strengthen the ticket to place an American name at its head. It showed that loyalty to party counted more with him than per sonI aggrandizemcnt If elected Mir Grcllr will faithfully perform the duties of the office. Zeal to intrench himself in power by legitimate methods or otherwise will not be the uppcrmost thought in his mind as has been too often the case in Waterbury.
 The candidate for second selcctman, John McElligott. k an honest unassuming man, who has not an enemy in the town. Ills name will add strength to the ticket.
 Worth Was recognized when James J, Madden was rvnominatcd for town clerk. With Mir Maddcns administration came improved methods and modern ideas. The town records were never in such excellent shape as now. Besides polling the full party vote Town Clerk Madden will draw to some extent from the republican ranks. He has made many friends while in office by his courtesy and readiness to assist all wanting information in his special line.
 The other candidates are men of experi, ence and possess in peculiar degree the qualifications required. Dennis ]. Casey and Christian Hauser. for assessors. and John Thompson and John Maher for board of relief are safe. conservative men.
 The whole ticket k strong in the person. ality of the candidates strong in tn, conf Il, n,r and esteem with which the voters regard those candidates and strong Ill the excellent balance regards locality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
The SupCtraI Ii.ht,

"Onc stormy night in October said a well known railroad conductor recently, II was in mortal fear that the bridges, of which there are good many on the line, would be washed away by the swollen rivers. Fortunately We passed nearly all of them safely, but just as We drew near the last bridge l happened To be crossing from one car to another and noticed H strange, weird looking blue light dancing up and down in front of the train. don't know what possessed me to do iJ, bat 1 rang the bell and brought the train tu a stop. The engineer, brakeman and then set out to discover the cause of the light, but it had entirely disappeared and not a trace of it was left. We went down the track as far as the bridge, and found that it had been completely washed away by the stream, which was swollen, only few timbers remaining to bear evidence that a bridge had once spunncd he stream. We were kept there for over two days, until anot her bridge could be built, and, al though the ether trainmen laugh at me for it, earnestly believe that that spectral blue light was placed by a divine Provi- dence to save Us from an awful fate. St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
ALMOST A RIOT.
Catholics In St. Paul Ineenssd Over EE
 Priest Leyden's Utterances.

ST. PAUL, Sept. e6.-rhc action of Thom- as A Pendergast, city clerk, probably saved tue city a bloody riot last evening Thomas Leyden, the ex-priest of New Jer' sey, is making tour through Minnesota under the auspices of the American Pro tective league Sunday night he spoke at Century hall in Minneapolis, and his ad- dress was of such q character that the Roman Catholics of St Paul determined not to let him speak here Last night the streets around the market house, where he was billed to speak, were filled with an excited mob, armed with clubs, stones, eggs and firearms. The excitement was perceptibly increased by the arrival oi a patrol wagon containing the chief of DO lice and a squad of patrolmen.
 While the crowd was surging around one of the entrances the market master came out and read letter from City Clerk Pren- dergast, in which he peremptOrily refused to allow Leyden the use of the hall for last night, or any other night, on the ground that it was public property, q part of the taxes on which were paid by Roman CathO- lie citizens. On learning this Leyden took carriage at a side entrance and drove rap idly away, the crowd dispersing soon after.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
Teaching Morality In school.

The question whether morality can be adequately taught in school is one that has puzzled various American educa- tors. Notably some public school prin- cipals have been inclined to answer it in the negative.
 A triumphant affirmative has, how ever, been uttered from quarter whence one would perhaps least look for it. France. Eleven years ago a law was passed in France making public educa- tion entirely unsectarian and taking away from the clergy the right to super wise instruction. At the same time compulsory law for school attendance was passed, and one making it part of the teachers duty to give the pupils training in morals. With the thorough ness that characterizes the French edu- cated classes the teachers set about their task.
 They report that lying is less common than formerly, and that bullying, scrib- bling on the walls and torturing birds and animals are all decreasing" More over, politeness and neatness are on the increase.
 Anything more gratifying than this prospect or more hopeful for France could not be recorded. On one occasion 30 public school children were asked what they would do if they found a purse containing money in the road if they were on their way to fair and had no money of their own. Out of the 30, 23 knew that it would be stealing to take the money and use it for their own. If some more decided and persevering effort in the direction of teaching morals were undertaken in our schools, perhaps our criminal population would not in- | crease so fast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
A,ENIE

Al nuhlin -tpa,-t s:so a m lHs -spm Al Waterbury. New England station. s-sa m. 2Jta SD p m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
How to Mount a Horse.

Any woman who lives in the country and who is not too stout, should be able to mount a horse from the ground unaided If she nttaius to be anything of an eques- trenne she should require no more assist ance than man. though she is handi- capped n little by reason of her skirt. She should lower the stirrup sufficiently to reach It with the left foot; then placing the right hand on the upper pommel and the left hand on the lower pommel. by a side way motion, right shoulder forward, spring lightly from her right foot and swing herself into the saddle.
 Once there she should take her foot out of the stirrup, place her right thigh in it's proper position above the pommel and ad- just her dress The stirrup is shortened from the right side by pulling up the strap again. A good dancer will Soon learn to mount--Carl A Nyegaard in Ladies' Home Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26

Maine has reason to be proud of the Bath Iron works and their recent record in naval construction. First the ram Katahdin was finished; then the gum boats Machias and Castine quickly fol- lowed, both earning a premium for speed above the requirements. They are intended for river service in foreign Wa ters and are 19O feet long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year, $500 Three mos. Sl .25 Six months, 2.50 One month, .42
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
In Doubt.

I married jolly bachelor girl, all energy, vigor and go. She can ride straight to hounds, she hunt, she can swim, She can handle the oars with a masculine vim, But, alas! I'm afraid she can't sewi My buttons are of; my socks are in holes; l know what a fright must look. The servants won't stay; there's row be-
 low stairs. My wife says, Good riddance, and nobody
 cares" But, Alasi am sure she can't cookl Then this slovenly room-tennis balls lying
 here, and shoes and kid gloves in a heap. My wife can play racket; can swim and can
 row, Her biceps would grace any man that
 know, But, AlAsi I'm afraid she cant sweepi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
Antnmn Clnaks and Jackets.

Fabrics for autumn cloaks and jack cts are imported in nasturtium brown. petunia, silver, imperial russian green, friars' gray and admiral blue. Some of the cloths have bourette stripe raised ill rough lines on their smooth surface and others are crossed with netted wool meshs in camcls hair. The jackets are double breasted and straight in front, with the back cut bell shape and fiaring, and arc about 10 inches in length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
Sorry to Part with It.

ward-Why did you bite that dollar you loaned to me; to see if it was Goodf
 Randall-I wasn't biting it; l was kiss ing it good-by.-Harper's Bazar.
 If your sight IS not good, put wnlre cloth or paper over your finger when threading your needle with black cotton, or a black one when using white thread.
 Always keep slice of lemon and a bottle of glycerin to use when washing your hands. The lemon will take of stains, and the glycerin used when the hands are wet and wiped of will soften and whitsn the skin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26

One more step toward extending the white mans government over the In dian Territory has been made. A law will probably soon be passed extending the jurisdiction of the United States courts over cases ill that territory, in which it is believed justice cannot be had from the native tribunals on account of local prejudice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26
Disease from CareIessness.

A lady who was recovering from scarlet fever wrote Il letter to n distant friend As she wrote she blew from the paper the dust" which peeled from her hand The letter conveyed the disease to the friend and her little daughter. and the daughter died
 and on leaving the place put her clothing into a trunk A year afterward she un- packed the trunk, and little girl who stood by took the disease.-Youth's Com panion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-26

Dr. J. D. Ballard of Cloud Chief, D. T., is endeavoring to get reading matter for the colonists there. Spare books, magazines and newspapers will be appreciated. Ship such to Dr. Bal lard, per express to Minco, I. T., via Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific rail way, and prepay the expressage.