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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
CHAPTER IL

lie Is not heard OF again until five
years have elapsed, and the second
event Of which IL is necessary briefly
TO make mention here occurred exact
ly three months before he came 20 the
surface In the furthcrance Of his vast
project.
In the winter Of 49, occurred the
revolution in Venezuela known as the
-1-gas rebellion. A Spanish bark,
.....s Valencia, carrying arms and sup
plies for the insurgents which had been
bought In England, encountered a
heavy storm while Off the Gulf OF Mar
acabo, and springing leak ran off
past Point Gallinas, and the captain,
In order 20 relieve his craft, threw over
at hood-tidc two four-inch brccch-
loading ri1ed steel guns, at u point
called the Bahiata Bank The mate OF
this vessel claimed TO be an American
and when the Valencia was captured
two days later he managed 60 escape
by connivancc of the authoritieB and
went straight TO New Orleans. IL Is
supposed that he met Bench there At
all events, he went back 60 Caracas as
soopSns the revolution was over and Is
known TO have bought up, on some
plea or other the shells aud ammuni-
tion originally shipped with the guns
that were lost and for which the gov
ernment had no use.
The guns. however, were not lost
They lay in plain sight on the Bahiata
bank at low water, and, having been
carefully sealed, had suffered little
RamRKr.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27

PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEW OF STREET IN AN
ILLINOIS TOWN IN SPRING.
building the best roads they can In the
face of difficulties which to us would be
appalling? The poor Swiss have built
roads through gorges and around preci-
pices which would seem impossible,
and which must have cost over 81, ,000,.
600 per mile.
These nations are all eminently prac-
tioal They have not gone into the
business so extensively simply for the
purpose of beautifying the land. That
Is very subordinate one. II In q ques-
ton of hard cash. IL is estimated In
England that in the mere saving In
cost by reducing their roads to suoh q
condition that three horses can do the
omy of 500, 900, 900 effected annually.
But the roads are not entirely at
fault In some parts of the country
they have been nicely graded only to
be rapidly destroyed by the narrow
tired wagons heavily laden. The move
ment In favor of wide tires for draught
vehicles needs to be encouraged. Re
peated experiments have proved that
wheels with tires az inches wide cause
double the wear of wheels which have
~ inch tires. The wide tire has n ton
dency to roll the roadbed and keep IT
smooth Mt the samc time. while the
narrow one cuts 1t up and requires
more hauling force for the same weight
Of load. besides spelling the thorough
fare. Most of the European countries
have laws regulating this matter.
In France the market wagons have
tires from three to ten inches In width,
usually four to six inches, and the rear
axle is the longest, 30 that the hind
wheels run on line outside of the fore
wheels, the vehicle being thus road
maker instead of road-destroyer. In
England it has not been found profit
abls to increase the width much beyond
four and half inches, except In cases
OF wagons without springs, whore they
are sometimes made as wide Ms six
inches. 1t is essential that some action
be taken, for narrow tires will soon
ruin the best road ever made.-N. Y.
World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27

gre you further directions tomorrow.
You must clearly understand that to
carry out this scheme you must remain
in this cell and, to insure your stay
ing here, you must assist me in deceiv-
, ing the governor. / shall tell him
that you complained of the confne-
ment and shall advise him to keep you
here till get all the information
want"
Kent stopped and listened. He saw
that the prospect of freedom had
awakened a flash of interest in the old
mans eye.
What do you want me to do
asked Laport, that you take all this
trouble?"
81 want to employ your genius, "
said Kent, "and pay you handsomely.
If you don't like the employment, you
are at liberty to go and do as you
please. But you will not object to it.
There is no time to discuss that now.
will tell the governor that am get
ting the information | want from you.
/ have already invented a plausible
story He win let me come back here
tomorrow. Do your work tonight SO
that when | bring you the tools you
will have a place to put them. Every
thing depends on your loosening one
of those stones tonight in case they
examine your cell. Follow my direc-
tions and | will give you your liberty.
Stand still moment and let me meas
ure you"
He took little piece of paper and a
tiny tape line from his pocket You
understand ne said. s'that it is to get
a disguise ready that will fit you. To
morrow | will bring you two blank
checks to sign. You will understand
later what they are for"
A moment later step was heard in
the corridor, and Kent was sure the
governor was listening. He was not
mistaken. What the governor heard
in part was this:
'Now then why not tell me the rest
of it? These men can do you no serv-
ice now, and the friends of the adj
ministration will secure your pardon
If they are furnished with all the facts.
You have told me enough to make 1t
worth my while to stay here another
day to get the rest of 1t and I'm anx-
ious to get back"
The governor shot the bolt and open
ing the door looked in.
"Time." he said.
Kent appeared to be so engrossed in
his interview that he did not instantly
perceive the entrance of the officer,
but went on talking to Laport. Think
1t over" he said. "Your own personal
comfort if not your freedom may be in
volved in it,
Then he and the governor left the
cell.
The first thing that Kent did was to
tell the governor that he had succeeded
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
CHAPTER Ill

Three months later Bench comes to
fhe surface at the Moyamensing prison,
now n federal penal establishment.
He arrived there as the representative
Of an influential New York paper with
1 letter to the governor-the officer
that under the old system we knew as
the warden.
And here the story of the great con-
spiracy properly begins.
A card was brought to the official
bearing the name of Andrew Kent, u
with the title of the New York news
paper in the corner, and it was fol-
lowed by well-dressed man of about
thirty, whose easy dignity and in
formal heartiness impressed the warden
favorably.
"You are Gov. Ixtel, presumed"
The governor smiled and said he was.
"I am from the New York newspaper
whose name you saw on the card.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
Not Very Encouraging.

Johnnie Masher-I dreamt last night
that proposed TO you.
Esmerelda Longcoffln-There is evi-
IDENTIFY bond of sympathy between
us. /, too, dreamed last night that
you proposed, and that rejected you
and then my big brother kicked You
down the front steps, and the dog bit
u chunk out of you.-Alex Sweet, In
Texns Siftinps
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
The Subject Discussed by m Infuonti
Missouri Journal.

The Subject Discussed by m influential
Missouri Journal.
The road question In the different
states continues to excite q good deal
of attention, and has given rise TO much
discussion concerning the best way TO
carry forward the Improvement In
of the building and keeping In order OF
the public roads, there has been some
controversy about tho policy of employ
ing convict labor for the work. II In
reported that the experiment in New
York state has been a success The
largest item Of cost there has been the
expense OF guarding the prisoners, and
recapturing those who escape. II has
been troublesome and costly to main
tain camps, kitchens and supplies Tho
answer Is that II costs n good deal OF
money anyhow to keep the convicts In
idleness within the penitentiary walls,
and that the difference between that
cost and the expense OF putting thenf
In camps on the roads is moro than
counterbalanced by the improved con-,
dition Of the men and their exemption
from sickness and hospital charges
They must DO cared for and supported;
thcy cannot be allowed to come In COM
petition with artisans and skilled work.
man In factories and laboratories, and
altogether It Is perhaps about tho best
use that can be made Of them TO put
them at work on the public roada
We do not think the convict side OF
the question will cut any figure In this
state. When the Legislature meets next
winter, public opinion will have been
pretty well settled as 10 the best plan
Of carrying forward tho public road
Improvement. The matter has been
thoroughly discussed by the country
press, and the principal point already
gained Is that thorough system OF
road building must be undertaken In
every part OF the state. II there 10 70
DO any state legislation In regard TO
tho matter. II can be easily obtained
Many of the counties are already fore
handed In the work, and feel able to
carry forward oil that may bc neces-
sary. There is q willingness on the
part OF the people to bc taxed for the
Improvement, and, no doubt many Of
the counties win issue and sell bonds
TO raise the necessary money. 1t La, al
together. about one OF tho best move
ments for the development OF the state
that has been inaugurated for many
years, and we hope 1t may bo pushed In
all sqctlopA=st LOUIS StaF-sayinRa
Full of Prospects.
Paterfamilias- you any pros
poets Of being able to properly support
my daughter?
Youthful Suitor-Ohl yes. In fact
might say that everything In that re
spect is purely prospective. IN. Y
World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
TO PRESERVE ROADS.

Wagon Manufacturers Must Cooperate
with Road Builders.
The subject of good roads is one of
great interest to the community in
general and to farmers in particular.
Good roads enable the farmer to mar
ket his produce at all times in the year
and secure his supplies at less expense
for hauling. with less wear aud tear TO
vehicles and injury to animals, besides
which they result in bringing together
more closely the members of the agri-
cultural community, and thereby in
crease the social intercourse of farmers
Of course, the building of good roads
is expensive work, but it pays If It
did not would we find England, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Norway. Swed-
en- and many other civilized countries
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
Tho Way It VIII Be.

Pop, how arc they going 10 collect
the income tax when IL goes into force?'
"They are going 10 leave IL TO every
body's honor, Bobby"
Pop, will everybody that has IN in
come have honor2"
Eyes, Bobby. but in inverse ratio.
The bigger the income. the less honor
they will have."-Lifc.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
(To BE coSTINUED.)
where to Is. Happy Though Marie,

Mrs. De Style-There were ninety
debutantes in our set last season, and
only nineteen young men. Isn't 1t
horrid?
Prof Graybeard-Possibly the other
young men have emigrated to Mexico.
"Mercyl What can be the attraction
down there?"
1.-THE girls are very pretty, their fash
ions seldom change, and they never
wear bonnets. IN. Y. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27

81 understand that the deceased
was man Of very nervous disposition
aud given to petulance, said the old
lady to the undertaken.
II didn't notice 1t, ma'am," replied
the undertaken. "I've been busy with
him for the past forty-cight hours,
and he showed no signs of petulance-
but then most corpses Is quiet
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
A Request.

Wilbur Isn't II the yeast that
makes the bread rise until IL In half
foot thick?
BridRct-Yes, Wilbur.
Wilbur-Then wish you would put
some In the pies, aud make them half u
foot thicls too.-45uypcxis X@ug 200
,ple.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
The Bachelors VIII

There was n jolly bachelor
Who died at cighty-cigh
And by his will tho good man left
Tho whole OF his estate
To women who had answered nay.
When asked by him 10 we'd.
For no declared no owed TO them
The happy life he'd led.
Helen w. Grow, In Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
Nh, HAD ueep Tried.

Father-Is the girl you are going Ia
marry economical?
Son (cnthusiastically)--I should say
20. Last year she spent five hundred
dollars In bargains. s.-Brooklyn Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
Knew from Expsrisncs.

The Teacher--Johnny, you may tell
us what you know about the season OF
spring
The Chicago Boy-Spring Is q short
season coming between the first and
last parts of wintcr.--Chicago Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
About tho House.

Chappie-There's one thing about
Miss Finders new house don't ike.
Sappie-What's that?
Chappio--Hcr father.-N. y. Re-
corder
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27
Encouraging.

He-What II I steal a kiss?
She-I hope you will never be guilty
OF keeping stoHu gcuaT~UEWprcsW
ASSGa6n~f
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27

Ho got n typewriter,
It's doing quite well
In tho matter Of speed
But II won't learn TO spell
IN. Y. Recorder.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27

Don't buy vehicle harness kind from dealer who
don't what he tells Don't buy from dealer who don't
know the quality Of the article he is selling you
Never mepresent rich off customer has
been years that have heard
Of having trouble with who has dealt with Our
in the business enables assist making sec
what will and tell the kind OF
material made Of We what tell to be true and
stand right it. We everything for cash We
We the State the line and
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-04-27

Paterfamilias- you any pros
poets Of being able to properly support
my daughter?
Youthful Suitor-Ohl yes. In fact
might say that everything In that re
spect is purely prospective. IN. z,
World
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-11-09

v Advertised letters: Miss Nellie Barns,
d.. b. Case, Edward Dawley, Frank
osborne, Arthur Polmanteer, Swan
ilson.
The Michigan Agricultural College
Us taken another step forward by in
$lgurating a college extension course
III reading. This plan aims To furnish a
Systematic course of reading on SUBJ
9tscts relating directly to agriculture
f1nd kindred subjects. While the course
rs planned recommends progressive
zine of work, discussing first the under
lying principles of agriculture, and later
(aking up special departments, yet it is
largely elective and SO flexible that "a
|person Interested in any branch of
Farming may select books pertaining
,cnly to his chosen line. For example,
give a general knowledge of feeding,
breeding and handling horses, cattle,
sheep and swine, and includes also "A
book on darying. If, for any reason,
the reader does not desire To take all
the work in the class, and is especially
interested in darying, he may select
only that portion relating to dairy work,
and receive proper credit. The course
comprises five classes-soils and crops,
live stock, garden and orchard, home
making, and political science. Certiti-
Gates are given on the completion of
the work outlined in each book and
class, and on the completion o. three
classes the reader is presented with an
appropriate diploma. Send postal card
to Secretary F. b. Mumford, Agricul-
tural College, Mich, for full informa-
finn rana,1inn thic onIlr.ca
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-11-09

Hiram Baker and Lizzie Cranmer,
both of Bangor.
Henry A. Watkins of Bangor and
Alta Avery of South Haven.
Telford Johnson and Dolly A. Taylor,
both of Lawrence
NJ enner and Celia Willnont, both
of Pine Grove.
Daniel A. Shaft of Lawton and Louisa
Cutler of Paw Paw.
Orlo Westgate and Maude Murch,
both Of South Haven.
John G.. Fuller and Laura A. Nc
Clelland, both of Decatur.
Albert o. Sweet and Annette A. Car
penter, both of Lawrence.
Myron Sebright of Douglas and Nan
cy &. l.. Wolroth of Breedsville.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-11-09

Remind US that winter is approaching with
its icy breath. Are you prepared to keep
your home warm and cozy? We have the
finest line of HEATING STOVES ever shown
in Paw Paw, and the price CUTS NO FIGURE
at ALL Look us over, buy HEATER, and
keep. your loved ones warm during the
chilly mornings
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-11-09

Following are the prices paid 10y our
merchants and dealers for the products
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-11-09
Alurde r1
OCOBOCK BROS.
HAVE
Put the Knife to Prices
ON ALL KINDS OF MEATS.
LOOK AT THESE PRICES!
OCOBOCK BROS SNOW DRIFT BRAND

of Pure Home Kettle Rendered Lard
At retail, per 10 124c
BY jar or can, per fb........... lO
Our home-cured HAMS and BACON
are the BEST made, which a trial will
prove.
All cash orders delivered to any part
of of the city.
OYSTERS, FISH and GAME Specially.
Remember the place.
OCOBOCK BROS Model Market.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-11-09
G. r. AvERY--DRY GOODS.
G. r. AvERY--pRY GOODS.
LAND Sill De
At AVERY'S.

Fancy Dress Prints 4c and up.
Shifting " &c .
Tennis Flannels DC and up.
Ginghams &c and up.
Colored Shirtings &c and up.
Yard wide brown sheeting &c.
Cream Shaker Flannel &c and up.
Good Bedding print &c.
Clean Cotton Batting &c roll.
Blankets SIC pair and up.
Wool lap robes worth $500 for
1898.
Women's felt shoes S1.00 and up.
:" warm slippers 39c "
% grain button shoes CSC
and up.
Full line Woonsocket Rubber
Goods.
Special Reductions in Dress
Goods.
Up to date Ladies Fur Capes
and Cloaks at lowest prices.
out of date Jersey waists 25c and
| up.
out of date Jackets 73c and up
/" Cloaks $1.a6 /"
I" Toboggans and Hoods
10c.
New line table oil cloth 15c.
Sampson Corsets warranted not
to break 58c.
Crown table Raisins &c.
Seedless - sc.
lib pckg. best laundry starch 4c.
.. I" corn starch &c.
/" " Broken leaf tea
19c.
lib best Japan tea none better,
soc.
&c. pckg yeast cakes none better,
&c.
Tobacco pals while they last &c.
A good 2 bushel grain bag 124c.
|
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-06
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed. you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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POLICE COURT CASES.

Young Engiishman's Crime Boy
Thieves Discharged.
Harry Thomas. an exceedingly bright
and capable young Englishmsn, who
was arrested by Officer Mckenzie for
stealing garden hose, was convicted by
Judge Seaman yesterday afternoon. He
will be sentenced today. Thomas went
into the petty larceny business on a
wholesale basic and stole enough garden
hose and buggy robes to last him the
rest of his life.
~. Lee and P. Noonan got into an
alteration Saturday at 230 San Pedro
street. Lee went to see Noonan to pay
him some rent, but before they got
through with the financial settlement
they concluded to test their fighting
abilities. The result was that Noenan
got very black eye and Lee got cut
under the ear. Judge Austin thought q
fine of SIS against Lee would about even
matters between the two men and the
city.
The case of Frank Pierce, charged
with cruelty to his children, was con-
tinued to next Saturday. A motion was
made by Attorney Brooks, for the de-
Tense, to dismiss the case and the court
took it under advisemsnt.
The boys, Jack Robinson. ]. and F.
Laustere, Harry Morris and Walter Car
lyle, arrested for stealing razor from
an old sheep herder, were given good
lecture by Judge Seaman and discharged.
All Suey was ined SIS Tor selling loti
terry tickets.
Miguel Chavez, 8 Mexican, was given
five days in the city Jail for carrying a
concealed weapon. A similar charge
against A. NJ. helms was dismissed.
Charles Branson will spend the next
% daua in tha chain gang for Yaprannu
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THE LIBRARY.

Proceedings at the Meeting of the Board
of Directors.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
board of directors of the Los Angeles
public library was held yesterday, there
being present Directors Borden, Hamil-
ton, Howard and Dobinson.
The librarian reported that during the
month Of January the home circulation
of books was 1891. while 14,961 vol
umes circulated in the library, making a
total of 1882; there were Adj new
members added during the month, the
total membership being 14,404; the
total number of books in the library was
80, 8l7 volumes.
The committee on printing reported
that the new catalogue of fiction would
be ready in the course Of two weeks,
there will be 1000 copies which will sell
at 10 cents each.
Bills to the amount OF 1854. 16 were APP
proved and ordered paid.
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The Foremost American Play,
All the Stirling Features,
ALI the Old Favorites.

REGULAR PROCESSION, rs. so and Csc.
Seats now on Sale.
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MIDwINTER FAIR MATTERS.

Meeting of the Executive Committee of
the Local Association.
The executive committee of the
Southern California Midwinter Fair as
ISOLATION met yesterday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. There were present Charles
Forman, J. S. Slauson and Chse. Silent
OF Los Angeles county, I. s. Ingham of
San Bernardino county, J. r. Newbesry
OF Riverside county and r. H. Young
of San Diego county.
J. s. Slauson occupied the chair and
@. d. Willard acted IS secretary.
1t was moved and carried that South
ern California day be set for February
22d. instead of February 10th, 40 orig
inally planned, for the reason that Feb
ruary 10Th would be Monday, which
would compel people to leave Southern
California on Sunday.
Il was decided to use every effort to
secure good attendance from Southern
California on that day, this being the
week of the citrus fair.
1t was decided to ask Governor Mark
ham to be present and deliver an ad-
dress. 1t was also decided to ask D.
rectorG General NJ. III. de Young to speak
on that occasion. The matter of the
orator of the day was left to a special
committee. The matter OF souvenir,
to be distributed on that occasion, in
the shape OF medal. or a badge, was
left to special committee consisting of
Messrs. Forman, Young and Willard.
The secretary was instructed to have
special invitations printed and sent to
public officisls and others throughout
the state.
1t was moved and carried that Mr..
Slauson, the president of the Southern
California association, be asked to be
present on the day of the Southern Cali
tornia celebration and to preside.
The secretary was instructed to write
to orange growers and others who are in
tereated in the citrus industry of this
section, assuring them that the north
ern citrus growers have united in an
especially fine display of their products, 4
and that special efforts must be put
forth by the orange growers Of this
section to equal it..
The committee then adjourned.