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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27

THE mute appeal made by this picture
should be o convincing argument TO all OBJ
istructionists.l
of sod that forms along the side of the
road onto his fields to cover up a
stump, to fill low place, or to cover
clayey ground.
The poorest of all possible material
for making roads is the accumulation
of sod alongside of the road formed
from the dust of former years But Ii
is the best material to put in the field.
Nevertheless, another overseer adopted
this plan. He plows up the old dust
sod and puts it in the road heller
'skelter, more particularly he endeav-
ors to make the ridges or turn water
a little higher, and is sure to haul any
sand that may have accumulated at
the foot of some of the hills to the top,
thereby keeping the hill as high as
ever. He works out the taxes
Other overseers work in various
ways. Some have a machine that Is
drawn by four powerful horses to
scrape all the stuff from both sides OF
the road and deposit it in the middle,
making either dust or mud, to be con.
tinued as long as this system is con.
tinued, as it is generally impossi-
bic to make such material pack firm
ly.-J. Flomerfelt, in American Agri
Gu lturist
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
so Fond of Each Other.

"Just think, Ella, DIR. Knowit pro-
posed to me last night"
Ibid he? How absent-minded brainy
people generally Truth.
Warning.
With a careless gesture he brushed
the long hair away from his brow, and
gazed abstractedly across the sunlit
ocean.
What are the wild waves saying"
he murmured, "sister, the whole day
long?"
The tall girl at his side started vio-
lently, and darted quick glance into
his face.
"Mr. Codliver," she said abruptly,
after a moments thought; have you
ever asked noe to be your wife,"
He shook his head.
THAT was my impression" she OBJ
served; "but the way you spoke made
ms yucettsip !ast tqr en- Instant
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
PLEA FoR VIDE TIRES.

Try Them First andGood Roads VIII BE
Easily Attained.
In those parts of the country where
stone does not abound and the most
available road material is prairie
mud, the first, best and cheapest pellet
Is to use wide tires Next, put in un.
der drains and keep the road well
shaped up. Such o road properly
looked after comes very near being
right for sparsely settled prairie couu-
try, and during d large part of the
year is good enough for anybody, but
1t Is absolutely necessary to use wide
tires, and, what Is more, it Is pro6ta-
BILE to the user in that he can haul
double the corn out of the field that
he could have hauled with narrow
tires and he can get to town with q
very much larger load, even when he
is the only user of wide tires over that
road, and as soon as the fiat-footed
wagons become general it is not neces-
sary to spend one-half the amount in
keeping up even common dirt road.
With proper drainage and wide tires
long step is taken in the direction of
going to town in the spring and fall.
Few localities are so low that drainage
is not practical, and even in the lowest
bottoms" road properly raised, with
suitable side bitches and cross tiles,
will be in good shape most of the time,
but no such road can stand narrow
tires.
Get proper highways as soon as pos
sible. but get wide tires noe. The
meanest road is made better; fair
road is much improved; soft road is
kept smooth; good road is left SO; a
hard road is made harder; smooth
road is made smoother; rough road is
leveled; and all roads last longer;
larger loads can be hauled; larger
bank accounts may be maintained; bet
ter profits for the farmer; better prices
for the consumer; better nature will
prevail, and better citizens are made
by the use of toide tires.
Therefore get wide tires first and
good roads viii be easier of attain
ment-Good Roads,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
GATHERING FRUITS.

One of These Quadruple stepladders WIN
Save Many Steps.
Designs for fruit ladders are legion,
some good, some bad and some indif-
ferent- The quadrupie stepladder
here illustrated must be classed among
the good designs, for obvious reasons.
Placed under low, branching trees its
use permits one to move about within
reach of large portion of the whole
side of tree, because of it's four sides,
about which one can freely step.
Moreover, when not occupied as stand
ing ground" the top affords an excel
lent resting place for the basket 1t
will be found exceedingly convenient
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Sba put Tt Onto Him

A doctor related the following to 3
friend after visiting widowed neigh
Dor: "While we were conversing put
my hand on a cushion and said: Wild
ow, this is the incest, softest place I
ever had my hand on in IL my lHeP
Looking benevolently at me, and at the
same time flushing up little said, In
melting and winning tones: Doctor,
give me your hand, and I'll put 1t on q
much softer place In a moment OF
rapture, I consented, and taking my
hand, she gently, very gently, Tim,
and quietly, laid 1t on my head, and
burst into laugh that's ringing in my
ears vet"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
\o-o-,-

THINK HE Is REALLY GETTING FOND
OF YOU" SHE SAID, TENDERLY.
ing tricks, which Mrs. Minny admitted
he never would do before when stran-
gers were present.
81 think he is really getting fond of
you," she said, tenderly.
Oliver, aware of the Stiffness of it, but
pleased at that trustful glance, said he
hoped so.
He left Mrs. Minny at hotel, regis
tering her name and ordering good
room for her, then with almost sense
of relief walked to another hotel, a
long distance away. He hoped the spy
might be following; once or twice he
looked behind, but there seemed no
one. At his hotel a telegram awaited
him. 1t was from n clerk in his office:
"Dr Achorn telegraphed from Pueblo to you
in Denver, Henri dc Restaud died this morn
ing at the insane asylum Funeral in Denver
telegraphed him you were in Chicago"
A second telegram was brought Oil
yer just as he was going to bed; it was
from Dr. John:
''Ten Mrs de Restaud They need not come
op-too late for funeral Was unconscious,
left no message. Glad you are with them.
John ACHoRN"
Death had released the suit for dj-
vorce; it would never be brought, and
the vengeance of crazed brain was
over. With quick beat of his heart
Oliver realized Mrs. Minny was free at
last; perhaps she could learn to care
for him some day-with a swift repul-
sion as he thought of the dead far
across the plains. Yet for once death
had been kind to the living, and who
was there to mourn Henri de Restaud?
His mother died in his boyhood, his
father drove him from France, his wife
hated and feared him, his child would
never see his face, and his servants
were only kept by lavish payments.
So men may pake a mockery of living,
a shame of days, may be blots on this
fair earth, useless in useful world,
may cause but pain and sadness, and
go into eternity more friendless, more
wretched in their self-inficted degra-
dation, than the outcast dog Sinking
through the alleys of city.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
road sclA ADea
sSsta sW
IMPROVEMENT.
ROADS IN NEW JERSEY.
Good Work Done by a Man Who Under'
stands His Business.

0OOu WOE& AfoHt W Gahh w hp N90C&-
stands His Business.
In Morris county, which is in the
hilly part of New Jersey, the road
overseers supervise sections ranging
from one-fourth of a mile to three
miles. They are appointed by the
town committees, and a portion q the
road taxes appropriated to each sec
tion. In order 10 give a good idea of the
different methods and results, VIII
describe the actual way the work Is
done under several overseers-
An overseer who has been on his
section for several years. adopted the
plan of plowing up the top 81 the
higher points and hauled the ground,
which is frst-class material, being
sandy and soft stone, to the lower
points. The result is first-class inn
provement. The hills are lowered,
the soft, low places become smooth
and solid, and both dust and mud are
done away with. lie allowed one of
the neiQhbors to haul the accumulate
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Kindly Consideration.

Miss Verdant-What is the object of
that board fastened over the cows
head, Mr.. Flippe?
Mr.. Flippe-That, Miss Verdant, is to
hide the poor things bushes when the
mllkman works the pump handle
Town ToDics
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
A Good Authority.

Jollicus-I see that new Twenty
Years in Congress" is going to be is
sued.
Politicus - Who has been twenty
years in Congress?
Jollicus-Fariff Bill.--N. Y. World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
[To BE CONTINUED. I
The Rerila of ParentaRa.

Young Wife-Oh, George! there's
smallpox in town, they say. What In
the world would we do If baby should
catch it?
Young Husband-By Jove! l hadn't
thought of that. Let's go and both be
vaccinated right away.-Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
G,vin e. Tommy tho Better Part.

The Teacher-It is better, far better
to give than receive. Now, Johnny,
you may tell me what you mean to do
toward following out this beautiful
rule.
Johnny-I'll let brother Tommy do
all the givin' when either of us has
somethin' good.-Chicago Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
rran4.d fnformafinn.

ofacer-Here Is the man who Yept
through your house the other night
%hilo your family was asleep. Would
you like to question him?
Mr.. outlait-If you please. Prisoner,
what did you wear on your feet.a'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
The PennIn Sfnran.

Mrs. Spendcash Ghe possessor of q
new Worth costume)-Did you notice
how people stared at us last evening?
Husband (meeklv)-Y-e-s; I made a
mistake and had mended my old dress
coat with white thread. - N. Y.
Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Witty as Well ms Pretty.

May-Next to man, what's the jol-
Hest thing you know OFF
Ethel-Myself, II he's nice.-Brook-
lvn Life
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Eacetious.

Professor-Whatar ore you laughing atP
Student - Excuse me, sir, l was
laughing at your remark.
Professor (angrily)-Bahl who would
laugh at such foolish thing as that9
Ty,,th
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
ouApRupLE srEPLADDER.

for the home orchard, where one may
desire to pick but q basket or two OF
fruit at time, and wishes to make .
selection of those in the best condition
for picking. 1t should be made strong
but light, so as to be readily moved
about.-American Agriculturist-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Trustworthy,

Old qraveE-It you do not care 70 be
eny wife, perhaps the prospects Of be-
Ing rich young widow might tempt
YOU
Minnie (eegerly)-Oh, Mr., Gravelyl
II / were only sure I could trust youl-'
Eoora MonaY,ta
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
FnlIrhtened.

Tommy-Mamma, the little boy next
door thought that cows gave butter
milk.
Mamma-Did you explain 1t to him?I
Tommy-Yes'rn, / told him goats
gave but-termilk, course.-Art In Ad-
Sertisiup
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
1i,A Some fsa.ehan Hns

"Weli, johnnie, are you able to keep.
your place in the class?"
Johnnie-Yss, stri began st the
foot, and there's not single boy been,
able TO take II from me -Fof6et-Me.'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Preferable.

Mrs Messer-Now, Tommy, go end
kiss youf auntie or mamma will whip
svp hard.
Tommy laftey long look at the,
auntie)-whip me, rna.-Chicago Res
arA
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
CHAPTER TX.

Mrs. Minny was oddly pale and quiet
when Oliver met her in the hotel par
lor. She looked as If she had not slept;
and his heart thEeIRsa At tho RaiR he
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Few Indeed.

Few of us need lantern in order to
,fnd fault-Milwaukee Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-09-27
Encouraging Progress.

Edith-How is Mr.. Briefess getting
on In his profession, Charlie?
Charlie-Pretty well, ! fancy. He's
got SO he can borrow five dollars at ono
time, now.-Town Topics.
Very Likely.
Ue-I know what I'd do if I had a
million dollars.
She-What?
He-Spend it.-Detroit Free Press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
AT TIE BROOKLYN THEA TRES.

will be Lady Wndermere's Fan" which ran for
2CO nights at Pamer's Theatre, in New-York. last
season. 1t was received with much favor in Brook
Ign last winter. The wit. repartee and cyncism Of
the play are characteristic Of the author. Oscar
Wide and many soca, fads and foibles have been
hit off successfully in IT, In the cast are Virginia
Harmed Evelyn Campbell Mrs +. J. Phillips, Anna
StannaTd, Eta Morris Marion Gray. Annis Thur
ber Rose Schuman. Marie Henderson, Frank Gill
more Howell Hansel j. c. Saville Herbert Ayling,
e. S. Abeles, Charles Jehlinger and C II. Bennett
BLUE Jeans win be presented this week at the
Amphion Theatre with all It's distinctive features
Of Indiana life Including the saw mill in full opera
ton the band OF Rising Sun Roarers" ad other
by Anna Belmont, Maude Odell. Marian Strick-
land, Mrs Charles Edmonds, Pearl Andrews little
Gladys Laird Andrew Robson. George ID Chaplin
E. L. snader, Wallace d. Shaw Charles e. Udeli
w. p. Crandall and Joseph Graham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
THE AlfARANTPS FINE PROGRi NINE.

The Amaranth Dramatic Society. OF brooklyn
will give at their fifth performance this season. on
Wednesday next. n triple bill which, 1t is believed
will prove acceptable to their friends Barbara"
the first piece Is n prety|thlng OF the same style
and by the same author as "Sunset"-Jerome *
Jerome The second VIII be an entirely new drama
and is an attempt to deal with highly sentimental
theme I'm sensible language and manner As Is Is
a sixteenth century story In nineteenth century
language IL Will be something of a novelty. 20. r.
d. which can perhaps be best described II
screaming farce. VIII close the entertainment.
The Araranth gives notice that the curtain must
go up promptly tme because Of the length Of
the bill Ali persons are requested To be In their
seats AT = O'Clock. as, In Justice to the players
and to the audience. the opening lines should be
heard to understand the play fully. As usual. no
persons will be allowed TO take seats after the cur
tain ls up until the conclusion OF the act and those
who come late must stand up at the back OF the
house until then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
wren yrrDrycE or ELECTION FRArD.

Further evidence in regard 10 election frauds IN
the Ist Assembly District was taken yesterday by
the Assembly Committee hearing the Dwyer-Plant
contest. Charles j. Ayers. the Republican po-clerK
IN tn, Tenth District OF the First Ward. testified
that several voters took the oath OF disability with
their right hands tied up with a red bandanna
handkerchief. Il was the same handkerchief In each
case.
Or Rossltcr w. Raymond testified 10 irregularl-
ties in th. same district. where he election
inspector. lie thirteen men vote as physically
disabled who were not
John j. McGulnncss testified TO the registration
OF Illegal voters from the Kenmore lodglng-house in
the Fourth Ward and said he challenged eight
voters who were not the registry lists. who said
they lived there William +. and james 7.
Presley. OF no 100 Adams-st.. testified that they
did not vote. but the poll list Is the record Of
ballots cast in their names. George Richardson.
who registered from lodging house at No. IS Full
ton-st., told Of receiving 81 for his vote from the
landlord. There thlrty-five other men who
were paid In the same manner. There was much
other evidence OF like character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
nanny BURNED BY BLASTING POUDEH.
ppooKLyN BoYs FIND TWO CANS IN VACANT
IoT-A LIGHTED MATCH REVEALED
,,.u.T THEY CONTAINED.

WHAT THEY CONTAINED.
Nicholas Hoffman thirteen years Old VINO hVeS
,,,t his narents at No. 233 Trouman-st. BROOKLYN
as seriously although not fatally. burned yester-
dav nv the explosion of a can OF blasting po"uel'
..oh bod been unearthed in manure heap IN
,bo ,o,s IN Star-st between Knickerbocker ana IT.
ting ayes The boys eye.ids, eyebrows ana hdlr
,,sra singed off while his face and hanns were
hodiv burned Young Hoffman. with two COM
nanions Charles Hunter. twelve years oid' OF NO
ou Troutrnan-st and boy whose name IS I'M
known. were digging in the manure heap when they
disclosed two cans OF the size OF sardine box
hoffman took one OF the cans and holding II IN
bis left hand applied a lighted match to the con-
,orts A binding fash followed. and the boy rolled
over on the ground wrlthlng in horrible agony.
His companions who stood several feet away, seeing
the fash and hearing the agonzing screams OF
tbeir comDanion began 10 yell too. and In rev
minutes a large crowd had gathered. The injured
how was carried 10 "A neighborng drugstore, where
ne WAS attended by an ambulance surgeon. and re-
moved 10 St GATHERINGS Hospital 1t Is feared that
he will lose his sight. ,,,, 80
The news Of the accident caused considerable eX-
element in that part OF the city. as II Is known TO
be infested with Anarchists and II was the genera
he lief that the boys injuries were the result or
the explosion OF a bomb Wild threats were made
against the Anarchists and II was not unth inc
noice arrived and secured the other can ana
learned of its contents that the crowd became calm
and finally dispersed. The can contained "A mixture
of saltpetre and sulphuric acid, used in tamping
blasts.
that the accident was not due to dynamite. Efforts
are being made to learn how the stuff came to be
buried there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
ITEMS or BROOKLYN NEWS.
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.
4 hnI IL being drawn up 70 provide FOR leases
FOR five years In the Wallabout Market.
Abraham Goldman. ten years old. or NO 1S
Adans-st died yesterday from Injuries received
by being crushed between wagon and wall In
an alley leading from Pear-st. in the rear OF the
Edison factory.
Peter W Hubert has resigned the post OF Deputy
chief clerk 20 the Police Department. to take effect
on March 81.
The scandinavian Sailors Temperance Home has
purchased property At 40 172 Carroll-st for Sl7o.
and viii remodel and rent the building for the
Home.
The Greene Avenue Baptist Church has given
n call To the Rev Cornelius Woefkin. OF the North
BAPTIST church I'm Jersey CITY, to become the sue
cessor Of the late Rev. II. II. MONTGOMERY
The Prince line steamer Orange Prince from the
West Indies discharged cargo OF Dl."' gallons
~ molasses AT the Columbus DstIllery. on Newton
Creek. last week.
SUGAR refinery piers have been extremely active
places lately owing 70 the extensive arrivals from
the West Indies and Brazil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11

forgot 10 tell you that that doll was one OF that
ali about tho doll when my wife told me she was
ready to go 10 the theatre. We went TO Macau,
ley's and as | sat down there was sharp squedi
from my nelghborhoOd. / know ! turned several
c0lors for half the people in the house looked AZ
me with great surprise in their eyes. MY wlle
said John. what Is the natter as tried 10
straighten up. told her nothing. ana tried TO look
unconccrned. | dld NY very best To SIT sun, out
couldn't Probably you haven't noticed IT, but when
a man tries TO sit st he can't-thats an there -
about f. Every time ! moved that rubber memo
would squeal and | got miserable. knew all the
time 1t was the doll. remembered perfectly wei
II was the doll. and | hcaped curses on myself
Tor my stupidity. finally told my wife what the
matter was and she told me 10 90 outside ana take
II out OF my pocket ! took her advice. but zen
YOU IL took n great amount OF nerve TO get up De,
forc ali those people under the circumstances
never returned uuti everybody was deeply interest
81 in the play ! intend 10 watch what put IN my
nnckcfs aff.r thIs.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
OPENING 4 NEW WAREHOUSE.
THE BIG FORTRESS IN sCHERMERHoRN-
ST. INSPECTED BY VISITORS.
RELIEVED TO BE ABSOLUTELY FIREPRooF AND
SAFE FROM EVERYTHING SHORT OF AN
EARTHouAKE-oN THE SITE OF THE
OLD TABERNACLE

EARTHQi Akt-ON I'M 'A44% -
OLD TABERNACLE
Tho most massive and fortress like structure in
RrookIyn is the new building OF the brooklyn
Warehouse and Storage Company. at NO. 80 10
2as schermerhorn-st. 1t occupies the site "here
Or Talmage's Tabernacle stood until destroyed by
fire a few years ago The new structure Is 4 pom
derous pile Of bricks iron and mortar over o'''-
ccJ bricks and $50 tons OF iron being us'I ]" us
construction. Il Is Of the Romane'que oFucF 90
architecture and Is ten stories In height Inc
frontage is i25 feet and the depth lcO feet Every
possible precautlon has been taken to make ue
building absolutely imprcgnabe against the raVhs's
Of fire and nothing save terrific earthquake '"uii
affect the security OF anything placed IN u. IL ~
said TO be the largest storage warehouse III INC
world. and will hold 5000 van loads OF goods Inc
cost was about 81 10000 1t is possible for dozen
trucks or vans to unload goods AT II smulianeonSN
and the receiving platform Is g By - feet. with a
driveway 30 by ~ feet Immense iron gates ana
doors bar the way - the main entrance. "I'hIh
are found waiting rooms. business oihc's' A'''
deposit vault, a parlor for women. banking room
and other conven.cnces. handsome mosaic hre-
place adorns the main Office. There u S''i ,n
marble mantcl IN the women lfII"i' NJ ri
furniture Is OF mahogany ana blue N.l''C IN.
SchcrmerhOrn Bank VIII form pa!t oil thr -
ton. The safe deposit vault lH - ~ - 49, "
there are thrty-sX privai" coupon rooms: , o,.
The storage floors are reached by eir. 1toIs' on
for pass myers AMI thI'e lSI II''s'i', NJ, ~,
curtains separate one door from anothcf me ny Mp
floor VIII I've ltNNiel 10 ar '"l'''' ~
huildlng IL heated by steam and lighted by 'lcc-
tricity The arrangements for ventilation are az
careful for heating am,
The company controlling the new building anu
which has erected IL was organized 10y ii"r1c"
G Du Val, private secretary 10 ChhuuCty NJ ''
pew a well-knOwn resident 81 the Heights ana
one Of the most popular men In the city. Mr. De
pew himself Is 4 large stOckhOldcr. ann the
president IS Edward Il. Bartlett. the head OF
the Empire Warehouse Company, OF brooklyn. Inc
vlcc-presl,cnt Is John l.. Van WOrrnrr, secret iry
Of the Lincoln Safe Deposit Company, OF New
HroC<lyn Trust Company, is the treasurer. The
secretary is Guy Du Val, brother Of II. G, Ia
tors are Chauncey NJ Depew, Samuel Barton J. J.
AlmiralI William r. Grace Horace G. Du Val.
William II. WALLACE George W. Chauhcey' Henry
Yesterday afternoon and last evening the build
ing was tnronged with visitors AT opening re-
ception There was music. and many floral decora-
tons were displayed. About 1000 Invitations We're
awaited OF by the visitors. The building Is now
ready for business.