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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
HoRsEPLAY IN ENGLISH SOCIETY
Coarse Jokes and Risky Dancing Being In
dulgsd In by smart Girls.

Coarse Jokes and Risky Dancing Being In
duigsd In by smart Girls.
Skirt dancing, high play and the per-
petration Of practical jokes seem to be
the leading amusements of country
house parties in England, according to
a recent chronicler quoted by the San
Francisco Argonaut- He says: "No-
vember is prominently the month for
big shoots, and the country houses
are full to oyerfowing ut that time
of the year. In quiet houses mod
crate hours are kept, gambling
for heavy stakes Is at q discount
and a certain sobriety prevails from
sunrise to sundown. In other houses,
however, the fun wakes fast and fu-
rious No dancing is considered sport
unless It be of nature imported from
the Gaiety, such as the unforgettable
pas de quatre. A few smart girls go
SO far as to take unto themselves the
yoluminous skirts of the serpcntine
frock and try to initiate Miss Lettie
Lind's dexterities." After explaining
that the serpentine skirts are made OF
mo less than q hundred yards of the
very finest Chinese silk or crepe cut in
triangular pieces to give the appear
ance of an infnity of yards" our au-
thority resumes: 1T Is regrettable to
add that under some roofs pretty heavy
gambling La indulged in, and baccarat
and nap with high stakes have as
many women rs men votaries, to say
nothing of practical joking OF sus-
piciously rowdy sort, such as apple-pie
bed-making booby-trapping. A certain
most distinguished lady amused her
self one whole evening by standing in
a gallery and throwing pillows on the
mems heads as they passed in and out
of the smoking-room."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23

mistaken. Full of the one idea, set
myself to find out what had become OF
the secretary. They had been seen
together at Euston station about half
past eight on the evening of the third.
At two in the morning Drebber had
been found in the Brixton road. The
question which confronted me was to
find out how Stangerson had been EN-.
ployed between half-past eight and the
time of the crime, and what had be-
come of him afterward. I telegraphed
to Liverpool giving a description of
the man, and warning them to keep q
watch upon the American boats. ]
then set to work calling upon all the
hotel and lodging houses in the vicin-
ity of Euston. You see, | argued that
if Drebber and his companion had be-
come separated, the natural course
for the latter would be to put up some
where in the vicinity for the night and
then to hang about the station again
next morning"
''They would be likely to agree on
some meeting place beforehand" re-
marked Holmes.
so it proved. spent the whole of
yesterday evening in making inquiries
entirely without avail. This morning
began very early, and at eight o'clock
/ reached Halliday's private hotel. in
Little George street On my inquiry
as to whether Mr.. Stangerson was
living there, they at once answered me
In the affirmative.
"'No doubt you are the gentleman
he was expecting they said. He has
been waiting for gentleman for two
days
"'Where is he now?' / asked.
'"'He is upstairs in bed. He wished
to be called at nine
''It seemed to me that my sudden
appearance might shake his nerves and
lead him to say something unguarded.
The Boots volunteered to show me the
room; it was on the second floor, and
there was a small corridor leading up
to it. The Boots pointed out the door
to me, and was about to go downstairs
again, when / saw something that
made me feel sicl1ish, in spite of my
twenty years experience. From under
the door there curled little red rib
bon of blood, which had meandered
across the passage and formed q
little pool along the skirting at
the other side. I gave a cry, which
brought the Boots back. He nearly
tainted when he saw ii. The door was
locked on the inside, but we put our
shoulders to it, and knocked it in. The
window of the room was open, and be-
side the window, all huddled up, lay
the body of man in his night-dress.
He was quite dead, and had been for
some time, for his limbs were rigid
and cold. When we turned him oyer
the Boots recognized him at once as
being the same gentleman who had en-
gagged the room under the name of JOS
eph Stangerson. The cause of death
was deep stab in the left side, which
must have penetrated the heart. And
now comes the strangest part Of the
affair What do you suppose was above
the murdered man?"
felt creeping of flesh, and pre-
sentiment of coming horror, even be-
fore Sherlock Holmes answered.:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
Az Rome DO a. the Romans DO.

Ambrose, bishop of Milan in the
fourth century, was once visited by
Monica and her son Augustine, the
celebrated bishop of Hippo. in North
Africa. There was one point as to
which Augustine was in some trouble,
and he therefore asked Ambrose for
his guidance in the matter. AT Rome,
he said, it was the custom to fast on
Saturday, while at Milan they tasted
not; what course was he, Augustine,
to take? Well" replied Ambrose,
when | am here, dine as they are
in the habit of doing, but when go
to Rome do as the Romans do" This
sensible saying has passed into prov
erb, and means: Fall in with the GUS
toms OF those with whom you happen
to be living"
First Senator Qn Fifty-ffth congress)
DO you think our minority can talk
for two weeks longer?
Second Senator-Yes. The new sem
ator who stammers will consume one
week, and after that the chaplain has
promised to make flibustering prayers.
-Judre
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
WHAT CIDER ls MADE or.
A Glance ut the Raw Material In n Con
nectlcut Mill.


nectlcut MiIl.
"Them's good cider apples" said the
cider miller. Amt nothin' the mat.
ter with them"
But they are windfalls for the most
part" said New York Times corrc-
spondent, ''all knotty and dried up
Miserable thingsr'
make tiptop cider, them apples
will" persisted the miller.
But look at the rotten ones Hall
of the apples that can see are touched
with decay, while a great many OF
them are rotten from skin to skin.
Look at that" said the correspondent,
polzing his cane into one of the apples.
'There isn't sound spot in it,"
THAT don't hurt EN- none for cider -
answered the miller Makes the cider
all the better, some folks says"
How about the wormy apples? Arc
they fit TO make into cider?"
The miller had talked long enough.
and so one of the hangers-on about the
place volunteered a reply
Guess YOU wasn't ever into n cider
mill fore to-day. was We? If yo-- had
been ! reckon you wouldn't ask no
questions about worms Worms don't
hurt cider none"
The correspondent looked incredu-
lous.
Don't you b'lieve it2 Well, tell
We what t. do. When you go home to-
night. just try an experiment Wait
an go down int the cellar an see II
- 81
one with worm into it an tother
one."
What do you mean? Way do you
tell me to go down into the cellar?"
"Why, that's the most da rkish place
bout the house, amt it? Don't take
no light with ye."
"But how am to examine the apples
in the dark? OF course. ! shouldn't
know which was which just by feeling
of them"
"Thunder'n lightninr You didn't
s'pose 7 wanted ye t go down there an
set round a-feelin' of the apples, did We?
That want what I meant What
meant was this: You jest take q
wormy apple an sound one an go
down int the cellar an eat 'em, an I'll
bet ye a shlllln' you won't know when
you eat the worm"
The correspondent shuddered-
Don't that prove it?" ran on the
man. Course it does. We put tho
worms right int the crater, long with
the rest. How many of 'em they is we
don't know All we know is that they
all turn into cider, an the man amt
livin' that kin tell when he's drinkin'
the cider what parts apple juice an
what parts worm juice.
Then. ag'in, we couldn't do no diff
trent il we tried. We couldn't send
every wormy apple to hospital and
doctor it with vermifuge till we'd
killed off the live stock. No. sir, the
worms has to go, an they'll keep on
goin'. s'pose, till one of them cruelty
to animile fellers shuts down on it an
makes us gree to dose the worms with
chloryform fore we grind 'em up"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
CHAPTER VII
LIGHT " THE DARKNESS.


The intelligence with which Lestrade
greeted us was so momentous and SO
unexpected, that we were all three
fairly dumfounded. Gregson sprang
out of his chair and upset the remainder
of his whisky and water. stared In
silence at Sherlock Holmes. whose lips
were compressed and his brows drawn
down over his eyes.
''Stangerson, tooi' he muttered.
1.-The plot thickens."
''It was quite thick enough before"
grumbled Lestrade, taking chair. 81
seem to have dropped into sort Of
council of war"
Are you-are you sure of this piece
of intelligence?" stammered Gregson.
81 have just come from his room" !"
said Lestrade. Il was the first TO dis
cover what had occurred"
1--WE have been hearing Gregson's
view of the matter" Holmes observed.
Would you mind letting us know
what you have seen and done?"
81 have no objection" Lestrade an
swered, seating himself. Il freely
confess that | was of the opinion that
Stangerson was concerned in the death
of Drebber. This fresh development
has shown me that was completely
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23

that my agitation on behalf of my son
arises from any fear lest he should
have had hand in this terrible affair.
He is utterly innocent of it. My dread
Is, however, that in your eyes and in
the eyes of others he may appear to be
compromised. That, however, is sure
ly impossible His high character, his
profession, his antecedents would all
forbid it.
Your best way is to make a clean
breast of the facts answered. De
pend upon it, if your son is innocent
be viii be none the worse.
"'Pcrhaps, Alice, you had better
leave us together, she said, and her
daughter Withdrew Now, sir She
continued. j had no intention of tell
ing you all this. but since my poor
daughter has disclosed it | have no
alternative. Having once decided to
speak, I will tell you all, without omit
ting any particular
1t is your lyise5t course, said i.
"'Mr Drcbber has been with us
nearly three weeks. lie AID his sec.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23

of you must wait in the street. Have
you found it, Wiggins?"
"No, sir, we hain't," said one of the
youths.
''I hardly expected you would. You
must keep on until you do. Here are
your wages" He handed each of them
q shilling, Now, off you go, and
come back with n better report next
time"
He waved his hand, and they seam
pered away downstairs like so many
rats, and we heard their shrill voices
next moment in the street.
There's more work to be got out of
one of those little beggars than out of
dozen of the force" Holmes remarked.
''The mere sight of an oficial-looking
person seals mems lips. These young
sters, however, go everywhere and
hear everything. They are as sharp as
needles, too; all they want is organi-
zation."
rs it on this Brixton case that you
are employing them?" | asked
Yes; there is u point which | wish
to ascertain. 1t is merely a matter Of
time. Hullol we are going to hear
some news now with a vengeancel
Here is Gregson coming down the road
with beatitude written upon every
feature of his face. Bound for US,
know. Yes, he is stopping. There he
isl"
There was a violent peal at the bell,
and in q few seconds the fair-haired
detective came up the stat ;, three
steps It time, and burst int our sit
tiug-roon.
My dear fellow" he cried, wringing
Holmes unresponsive hand, "Congrat-
ulate me, have made the whole
thing as clear as day"
a shade of anxiety seemed to me to
cross NY somPsnion,s ezpgessiY'e face,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
ONE FAMILY PROVIDED FOR.
It Includes the Monarch Of Every Eu~
ropean Country.

rapean Country.
Intimately as the ruling families Of
Europe were allied by blood and mar.
riage In the middle of the sixteenth
century, when Mary |. was queen OF
England. the prese mt day displays stfll
more intimate and widespread connec-
tions between them.
Take the English royal family as the
starting point 1t is connected. first,
with Germany by Empress Freder-
ick. The present emperor is Queen
Victoria's grandson. The uke of Ed
inburg married into the Russian fam
is The prince of Wales married q
princess of Denmark, which house Is
also connected with Russia
Denmark produced the present king
of Greece.
The representatives of the Victim
family have been, during the present
reign. the prince of Wales, Ernest H.,
duke of Saxe-Coburg; Leopold H.. king
of Belgium; Ferdinand. prince Of Bull
garia; Albert, king of Saxony: the king
of Portugal. grandson of another prince
of Coburg. who, by marrying the queen
OF Portugal, became king Of that coun-
try.
The English family again is connect
ed with the Oldenburgs, thus bringing
in the Scandinavian family. The king
OF Denmark's daughter Is the princess
of Wales
There are also George l.. king OF
Greece; Ernest. dnlka-af- -G-a-ae-svfg-
Holstefn, the grand duke OF Olden-
burg. and Alexander ILL.,, emperor OF
Russia Alexander Ill. again is q
Romanoff
In other directions, again, the en-
peror of Austria enters into this royal
family, and ON his side also the grand
duke of Baden, the queen regent Of
Spain and her little boy king.
In fact, there is not royal family in
Europe at the present day which Ia
not more or less intimately connected
with the rest by kindred or by mar
riage
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
A New sourcs of Alcohol.

Wood cellulose can be converted into
sugar and used to make alcohol, but
the compact texture OF the wood
makes the method expensive. The cell
lulose OF peat moss. however. is now
reported to have given more favorable
results. The cellulose is converted
into sugar by boiling the turf four or
five hours in dilute sulphuric acid,
when the expressed liquor is ferment-
ed with yeast and afterward distilled.
The dry turf is stated to yield rather
more than half as much absolute alco-
hol as an equal weight of potatoes con-
tanning 30 per cent Of starch
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
Innreasixa Ryplay.

Miss Wayback Say, NAV, there's
Mrs F,nestle comm to call
Mrs. Wayback-Hurry upstairs, an
wen she knocks JUS open the window
an look out to see who 1t Is. Wen let
her know we're rather particular about
whom we admit-N. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
Second Thoughts.

The other day ! met man
Who had friend named Brown.
asked him what he thought OF him;
He praised him up and down
Said he was quite the incest chap
He'd ever met IN town
aWhy," then quoth /, astonishcd, me
Called you stupid clown"
"S'pose care what he said OF me-
Cried he-"an ass like Brown"
-Arknnsaw Travelled
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23

Henry-I think / know why that
NASTY medicine made all the sickness go
out of me. Aunt Mary.
Aunt Mary-Why HenryP
Henry-Why, because il had such a
nasty taste that the sickness could nos
stauL it.-Harper's Young Pepple.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
Unusually Flush.

First Artist say, old fellow, lend
me a dollar.
second Art;st-Sorry. but have just
ha d to borrow two myself
lTirst Artist Well, then. you can teaaH
urrrru1e, yau,t yrNIN.sRqst@ V@nG
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
LSanRinK Ahead.

Robert-Mamma. can have another
piece Of pie?
Mamma-Why do you ask, when you
have not eaten all that you have on
your plate?
Robert-Well, il could have another
piece wouldn't eat the crust of this
Dr1plr
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
Am Eve to the Future.

I'VE have o treasure OF nurse"
"No doubt; but 1t does seem to me
that your boy speaks with an Irish
bropue which resembles hers
''That's exactly what we want. we
are going to bring Willie up to go into
nolitics. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
No Use for Omelcts'

Wniter-Perhaps you would nKe an
pmelet?
TTnsle Josh--No, sir! Never could
sat ,em. | guess you may bring ne
5 ome aigs. Kind o beat 'em up a little
q n, thera cook 'em.-Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23

OFFICERS
Jos. Hartman, frest,
=. Ritts, Vice Prest. q. A. Bailey, Cashier
DIRECTORS:
Hartman, q. +. Collins, y. II Hoover
ac~weeDey, c. d. 1reenee, j. v. RitLS
T.. Abrams, Leslie Haziett /. e.. Smith
waldr0n. M Finepait.
kenersi banking business LransacLea L.
pyio tlIne deposits. Money loaned on
approved security
foruasn exviHuSv D0vgav end SUD.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-02-23
PLUCKY YOUNG EEIS.

Tro BE coNTrNUED.l
The herald., 1894-11-05
A RUSSIAN TRAVELLER.

He Says Gear Nicholas VIII Follow His
Fathers Policy.
New YoRK. Nov. 4.-Among the pas
sengers who came over on the French
liner La Bourgogne. which arrived early
this morning, was Mr.. Borus Nurok.
brother.in-law of M. Serge Witte. the
present Russian minister of finance.
Mr.. Nurok was seen at the Waldorf this
afternoon. He speaks the Esglish Lam
gnsge fuently. Mr.. Nurok first learned
of the death OF Gear Alexander III, at
quarantine.
II have been expecting the czar's
death for 60 long" said he, that WAS
not surprised by the news. have been
away from Russia for elk months. l
was with my brother-in-law, in Cries
by-Bofzeen. health resort in the Tyrol,
q month ago, when M. Witte was re-
called to St. Petersburg for consultation
by the czar, with whom he was q great
favorite.
"The present czar is q man who will
follow the same policy pursued by his
father. He resembles him very much
in manner, being very plain and unas.
suming. have been away from Russia
too long to speak of the state of affairs
there. My vieit to America is simply
for pleasure. shall stay about a
month, most OF the time in New York.
My plans at present include visit to
Washington and Niagara Falls"
Mr.. Nurok declined to discuss Russian
finances.
The herald., 1894-11-05

the Greek orthodox church Issued from
the inner sanctuary. The service was
chanted almost throughout its entire
length. the congregation taking a
prominent part in the responses. Tho
language was old Slavonic. The first
service lasted two hours, and at it's
conclusion tho priest donned his black
vestments. The Te Deum was then
sung by the congregation, vocal music
being the only kind employed through
out. When the second ceremony was
ended the Russian council formally ac-
knowfedged allegiance to the new czar
by kissing the crohs held out to him by
the priest. The opportunity for others
to do likewise was also given, but being
all American citizens. or desirous Of
becoming citizens, mono followed the
example. After the end OF the second
service the notables were entertained
by Father Ambrose in his private rooms
and were refreshed by Russian tea and
biscuits.
New YORK, Nov. 4.-Impressive SER
vices in memory OF the late Alexander
III were held today in both churches OF
the Greek orthodox faith in this city.
Special prayers were offered up for the
repose of the soul of the czar. The
Russian ambassador at Washington sent
letter of thanks for the expressions Of
sympathy of the New York colony.
MINNEAPoLIs. Nov. 4.-Bishop Nicoli,
the head of the orthodox Russian church
in America. held two services today.
The bishop dictated q number OF tele-
grams in the afternoon informing the
ambassador in Washington that he
would be there on Friday to sing q re-
QUEEN for the repone OF the soul OF the
car.
The herald., 1894-11-05
GOING HOME TO VOTE.
The Exodus of Federal Ofioials fro
Warrington.

The Exodus of Federal Ohacials from
Washington.
WASHINGTON Nov. 4.-Attorney- Gsn-
eral Olney, OF Boston, cannot decide
until Monday whether or not he will be
able to 20 home to vote. Assietant-At-
torney Generals Whitney and Conrad.
and Solicitors Gensral Maxwell expect
to vote.
Secretary Carlisle will not GO to Ken
lucky to vote. Assistant Secretaries
Hamlin and Wilkes. Comptroller Eckels,
OF Illinois, and Register Tillman are CAM
paigning in their respective states and
will remain to vote.
Colonel Stump. superintendent OF inn
migration, has gone home. Assistan
Secretary Hart, Jossp Small, the COM
missioner OF internal revenue, Treasurer
D. N. Morgan and Chief Hszen of the
secret service will leave for their respec-
tive homes tomorrow.
The usual number OF subordinates
who live in doubtful states have either
gene or are preparing to 60. From the
interior department q number OF oils
cals will 60 home or are already ia the
campaign and will remain until after
election. Assistant Secretary Reynolds
is in Pennsylvania: Assistant General
Hall in Georgia; Commissioner General
OF the Land Office Lamoreanx in Wis
consin; Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Browning in Illinois; Deputy Commis-
sioner OF Pensions Murphy IN Pennsyl-
vania; Second Deputy Commissioner of
Pensions Bell in Illinois. Besides these
number OF chiefs OF divisions, who
have been in the campaign, viii remain
The herald., 1894-11-05
VERY HEAVY FIGHTING
More Japanese Victories in
China.
Several Battles Near Port
Arthur.
Chinese Forces Routed in Every
Engagement.
Kin Chow, Talisnwan and Fung Wang
Kin Chow, Talisnwan and Fung Wan r
Ching Captured by the Japs In
Brilliant Fsshion-A
Naval Battle.

By the Associated Press.
YOKOHAMA, Nov. 4.-Advices received
here from the frontier show that there
has been very heavy fighting in the
country just north of Port Arthur. The
dispatches received are brief and are
silent on some important points. 1t
appears that Field Msrshal Oyama di-
WIDEN his forces. While one division
landed ON the coast of the peninsula
north of Talienwan, another division
was detached with orders to effect .
landing near Kin Chow and to proceed
thence and join the main body OF the
army. This operation was a complete
success. The Japanese encountered no
Chinese warships and the transports
reached Ksyenko and disembarked
troops, guns, horses and munitions in
safety. Kin Chow, which. is q walled
town, and which was believed to be
held by large garrison, was immedi-
ately attacked. The OUTER deienses were
carried by the Japanese after q few
hours fighting. The Chinese made lit
tie further resistance and the Japanese
were soon masters of the place. In the
meantime the Japanese feet. which
had conveyed the transports. opened q
heavy fire on Talienwan and Kakuy o
(Kayenko). The firing scarcely ceased
for many hours. Covered BY the fire
from the ships, the land forces attacked
and captured Talienwan in q brilliant
fashion.
The dispatch states that the losses
were heavy. They also mention that an
i'm portant naval engagement occurred
Saturday, but give no details.
Up to the time of sending this dis
peton there has been no confirmation of
the report OF the capture OF Port Arthur.
Field Marshal YamsgatA's army con-
tinues ite victorious march. The divis-
ion under General Tasuhima pressed for
ward and captured Fung Wang Ching.
as already cablsd to the Associated press.
The enemy was scattered and fed in
the direction OF Takussn, Kaijoa and
Hotenfu. No fighting is mentioned as
having occurred at Fung Wang Ching.
but it is alleged 300 Chinese were killed
at Taikai.
Field Marshal Yamagata's official dis
patch Gays the detachment under Cen
sral Tatnuma has occupied Fung Wang
Ching, fort which ranks in import
ance next to Moukden. The principal
portion of the Chinese army fed toward
Moukden and the remainder in the di.
rection of Heichen and Takusan.
The Chinese inhabitants, who have
been plundered by the Chinese soldiers,
welcomed the Japanese army. The
Japanese captures, up to the present
time. are 55 cannon. 1900 small arms,
10000 rounds of artillery ammunition,
2,500,000 rounds for small arms and 0
quantity OF other war material.