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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
A STORY or Or. HOLMES.
His Apprseistiss Reader Who Dia Nos
Know Hfn-

His Apprseistiss Reader Who Dia Nos
Know Him.
One OF the compensations OF the poet
Is that, now and then, he stumbies upou
surprises such as tickle his diaphragm
and ripple his face with smiles One OF
these surprises greeted genial DR..
Holmes In the days when he went to
dinners AT certain dinner party q
young Virginia girl. visiting Boston,
was seated next to homely little old
gentleman. whose name she had not
caught A correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Transcript tells what resulted from
that failure:
The gentleman began to talk with
her. and asked her how she passed her
time In the country ''Oh. we read, uy
father and l." she said.
What do you read?" asked the ittls
old man.
well, the 'Autocrat Of the Break.
fast Table for one thing she an.
swered
II should think you would not care
to read that more than once, remarked
the old man, In a tone of slight dispar~
agement
My father and may not be Judges
OF literature" said Miss Virginia, with
faint accent of scorn, but when we
get to the end of the 'Autocrat' we
generally turn back to the berln' ng
and read il over again"
The little old man smiled at this. I'D
was disposed to be friendly, bu; iiss
Virginia was SO disgusted with his tons
concerning the "Autocrat" that she met
him with chilly indifference
As soon as the guests went into the
drawing-room, her hostess whispered
reproachfully TO her: You didn't seem
to find DIR. Holmes as interesting as I
hoped"
DIR. Holiness" shrieked Miss Virginia.
There was tableau and an explana-
ton.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

CERTAINLY the suggestion need not
be made that a leaky roof on any build
ing ought to receive immediate atten-
ton
IT is not likely that we shall ever see
the price of wheat at the old figure.
We cannot compete with cheap land
and pauper labor
FARMERS are among our very best
citizens because most of them own
their own homes. A man with home
TO protect will usually be a good citi-
zen
WE are asked what the buckwheat
tree is. and where it grows? The buck
wheat tree is an evergreen shrub OF
the gulf states Its fruit Is shaped
like q kernel of buckwheat, hence the
name of the tree
THERE is no better time for hauling
out manure than when there Is good
sleighing Haul il out on the sled.
Whatever can be done with the sled
san be more easily done than 1t can be
with O wagon. Farmers Voice
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
THE AUTOCRATIc PORKER.

You may taIk aoou; yer venisoa. yer oar-meai
an yer fowl.
You may blow yer horn bout everything from
turkey down to owl
You may chirp about yer quail or toast an' sieh
as that. you SEQ.
But the fnc old-fashioned porker 10 eoo<
enough fer me-
bit an on sripe.
On all that's good to swailer. from OF tail seur
TO tripe,
Yer mouth may run to water bout ehicker
fricassee.
But old-fashioned ham an gravy is goec
You may hunt the country over fer something
fit 10 cat
In the line Of coon er 'possum er other ki nd Nv
meat
You may chew tough old brlsket COW. SO old
she couldn't see,
But the old style roasted spar-rto rs good
enough fer me
You mag grind up meat and mix 4, with pepper
and with salt.
Then add O little gyarlic an yaller meal an
malt
An verbs an roots an onions. an little cas-
nip tea;
But old-fashioned country sausage Is Eooa
enough fer me
You may feast on shiny fishes on bass an carp
an eels,
That's purity much q OWN TO how fellef
feels:
But what feller's raised to he'll ginersliy be.
An the hog and all that's on him 10 good
enough fer me
Jest kill a thrifty porker. about two hundred
pound.
Hang up side Nv spsr-rios and watch I'm
turn around
An sizz an spud an spuster before the open
hre,
Hung to q nail in the mantel an strung up On
wire
Now. set q pan below II upon the brick hearth
fat
An see the gravy srickie down from lean meat
Sich grub might not be nttin' far the king or
his grandee.
Blu. it's old-fashioned country easin. an iss
good enough fer me-
Then when yer pig has cooled enough taks
down that biggest half.
Strip up the juicy tenderlins an watch ths
children laugh
Now slice the pieces erossways about o quar-
An fry EN- on a frisky IRE SO they'll get dons
rite quick
An in the bottom gravy Jest break dozen
eggs
Laid by them greedy Plymouth Rocks. consarn
their pesky legs;
Jest draw up the table now. with neither nne
nor fec:
OF course it's only country truck. but lis good
enough fer me.
You folks that's livin in the town on dried-up
mackerrony
An Goldfish balls an terrapin an secondhand
bolony.
an yer free:
You'll ind the porker good enough fer either
you or me
&C. A Robinson. In Western Rural
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
ARTIFICIAL AID ToTHE MEMORY,

ByStems Have Been In Existence Since aha
Days of Ancient Egypt
The art Of rendering artificial aid to
the memory by associating In the mind
things difficult to remember with those
which are easy of recollection is said
to have originated with the Egyptians.
The first person to reduce It to a sys-
tenn was, according to Cicero. the poet
Simonides, who lived 800 years B. C.
His plan Is known as the topical or
locality plan. and Is outlined by tho
Philadelphia Times as follows: Choose
o large house with a number of differ
emily furnished apartments In 1t. Im-
press upon the mind carefully all that
is noticca bile In the house, so that the
mind can readily go over all its parts
Then place seriea OF ideas in the
house, the first IN .he hail. the next,in
the sitting-room, and I'D ON with the
rest. Now, when one wishes to recall
these ideas in their proper succession,
commence going through the house.
and the idea placed In each depart
ment will be found to readily recur to
the mind in connection with It. II b.
related that the mnemonic plan was
first suggested to the poet by q tragic
occurrence. Having been called from
q banquet just before the roof of the
house fell and crushed all the rest Of
the company. he found on returning
that the bodies were so mutilated that
no individual could be recognized, but
by remembering the places which they
had severally occupied at the table, he
was able to identify them. He was
thus led to notice that the order Of
places may, by association. suggest the
order of things.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

two nearby trees. To these the gam
brels are fastened by chains, and this
improvised cylinder is made to revolve
and lift the pork by rolling 1t by
means of a crowbar, or strong stick
which fits into holes bored into the pole
at right angles. This is prevented
from unwinding by pin thrust into n
hole bored in the post. OF course, pull
leys and ropes are better, but these are
not always owned.-Farm Journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
DIAGRAM OF MOVABLE SHED.

framing, and so hinge that each side
will turn inwards over the ends, and
board upright all around. The reason
for this hinging is for convenience in
knocking it down, moving it, and set
ting it up again. In tearing it down
carefully tip it over on roof, wrong
side up, on a sled, fold down ends and
sides. then move where desired; put
up again aud fasten at corners with q
spike or two, leaving the heads out so
as to draw out easily, and it is com
plete Often it need not be let down
at all, only tipped on the end of sled
as needed. Such a convenience will
many times pay for itself. 1t can be
used sometimes for farm machinery or
for storing potatoes or other roots un-
til ready to pit or market The accom-
panying illustration VIII give an idea
of its construction.-D. Livingston, in
Orange Judd Farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

children lie used to be when he was
little fellow. There never was such
good boy as he was. And when he
grew older he was just the same, so
ready and willing. Never cross and
fretful as the others were. And gener-
Gus! My! he'd have given his head
away, Mrs. Day. And never had to
ask him twice to run an errand for me.
He was ready almost before the words
were out Of my mouth. And now"
Mrs. Hanna's lip quivered and her
voice broke suddenly. The ministers
wife looked at her pityingly for mo.
ment, her gentle brown eyes full OF
sympathy.
And now" continued Mrs. Hanna,
with q sob, hes so different; SO
changed! 1t breaks my heart"
She began to cry.
Mrs Day did not attempt to check
her. She let her weep for little and
then said quite cheerfully:
Now, my dear, | wish, if You feel
you can. you'd tell me all about it. and
per haps we can find way out of the
trouble. 1t can't be so bad yet. Jack
is young, and don't think he can have
gone so far aStray that he couldn't be
reclaimed-lf one went about it in the
right way"
Fright way!" echoed Mrs. Hanna
with a note of bitterness in her voice.
Fright way Why, do you think |
haven't tried all ways? I've done every
thing. When first found he was go
ing with those awful men-that was
about year ago, guess-I thought it
would have killed me. But | made up
my mind I'd save my son If | had to
talk until my tongue wore out And |
did talk talked kindly and talked
sternly and l tried argument and /
tried even threats. threatened to
tell his father. Every night ! sat up
for him; and didn't care how late it
was I'd always see him before he got
into his room. And then I'd remon-
strate with him and ask him if he
Thought that was proper time to be
coming home. and he wouldn't answer
a word. He'd grown just so sullen.
And later he got so he'd scarcely speak
to me at all. And now he just goes in
and out, and if he does open his lips it's
only tO-to-swcar at something, and
last night he came home-oh, Mrs. Day,
my boy came home drunk, and when
was getting him to bed pack of cards
fell out OF his pocket. And-what
shall do? What shall do? I'll have
to tell his father now, and that'll be
the end, for Tom wouldn't have a son
in his house who'd drink and gamble,
and there'll be an awful scene. And
jack will go away and then it will all
be misery. What shall l do? What
shall do?"
For a moment Mrs. Day did not re-
ply. Then she said, quietly:
''Of course, it's difficult for you, poor
dear. But, bad as it is, it isn't past
help by any means. First of all, you
won't tell your husband. I hope you
won't tell your husband"
Mrs. Hanna murmured brokenly,
amid her tears:
II must; oh, | mustl"
80, - Al-.s.-DssJ, Nli,r Ofs uru-
ing her, II hope you won't tell his
father"
"Not tell his father!'' stammered
Mrs. Hanna, awalsing aghast to the
realization that Mrs. Day was suggest
ing a course of concealment-the min
ister's wife was suggesting a course
Of concealment-to her that, to her
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

rigid sense, appeared to be almost un-
righteous.
Not tell his father? Why, Mrs.
Day, what can you mean? OF course
must tell his father"
81 don't see that" responded Mrs.
Day. ''But l do see that just now
you have got to be very careful, to act
very wisely, or you will lose your son.
You mustn't let him be harshly treated.
He must not lose his self-respect. He"
''As though boy who has done
what he has had any self-respect,"
moaned Mrs. Hanna.
Mrs. Day went right on:
''He must not be made to feel that he
is east off You say that your telling
Mr. Hanna will cause an open rupture
between him and Jack Remember
that if Jack leaves your house you
have lost your last hold on him. your
last shadow of influence. AS it stands,
you may think you have little enough,
though feel sure 1t is not so, but then
You would have none. Jack Is of q
sensitive nature. He Is easily led. It
is unfortunate that he happened to fall
y
fatal What you must do is to put
nothing in the way of his reclamation.
If he wishes to reform he must not be
held back by the consciousness of open
disgrace. Let US give him every chance.
Let us tell no one of what has hap
never been"
Mrs. Hanna's tears had dried on her
checks. She had forgotten to wipe
them away in her bewilderment at
what she heard. That anyone--that
the minister's wife above all should
be suggesting to her what appeared to
be compromise between right and
wrong. To her, who had never vet
recognized shades-to her to whom the
| truth was the truth, the whole truth
| and nothing but the truth" and what
was other than this in any particular
must Of necessity be false If some.
| thing in her bosom tuTgcd at her heart
strings and pleaded for her son, that
was sinful instinct that must be
| crushed because it was coutemptible,
| because it meant the countenancing OF
| evil, and what was evil she must re-
pEa.ated cven.if it be in her own son.
How could she shield Jack without
s2crileing her og'n integrity? If she
refrainel from telling his father she
would not be telling the whole truth.
In other words, according to her rea-
son, she would be lying.
No. said Mrs. Day to this. mot at
all Don't you think it's better to
Withhold than to speak unlsindly? I'm
sure my husband would approve me
| here. We've both found that the most
rigid means are not always the most
e.fectual nor these only possible in
rectitudc. Gne can't always be down
right. One must have tact. Some
t.aoa |. tAl--l1 t-sat t-ut lthu riglt i1illi
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
C,o--c.t Kind of Proor

Police Commissioner - Several clti-
zens swear that they saw Officer O'Toole
coming out of a brewery.
O'Toole's Lawyer-But the defc ase
submits that it could not have been j
brewery.
Police Commissioner-Wha proof
have You of thisP
O'Toole's Lawyer-The fact that he
was seen to leave.-Katc Fields Wash
iuUtOn.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

which his preaching has nothing to do
But, never mind, 50 long as he comes
Later, perhaps, his motive VIII he
simpler. We can wait. And If we can
wait"
Her pause was eloquent. Mrs. Hanna
made no reply. She had come to con-
suit Mrs. Day about the costume jack
was to wear at an impending cxhibi-
tion OF Living Pictures"
You know all about such matters" :"
she said. but never was concerned
in anything of the kind before. In my
day young people weren't always hav-
ing to be entertained. We went to
church and prayer-meeting. and that
was the end OF it. But now it's either
fairs or suppers, or some thing the whole
livelong time. But must say I'm
sorry he and uilda Carter are going to
be in the same tableau. I'm afraid
it will make gossip. Mrs. Danielson
told me yesterday that they were en-
gagged"
did you tell that to Jacl5?' asked
Mrs. Day, with 4 flicker of amuse-
ment.
"Yes. OF course thought ought.
feel it's only right should give him
a hint of what's being said so he can
stop it. OF course he can't break with
Hilda all at once, but he might gradu-
ally stop going there That sort Of
thing can't be done abruptly; one has
to use tact and discretion. Yes, Mrs
Danielson told me, quite as though it
were an open secret, that they were
engaged"
What does Jack say?"
Nothing"
But Jack did say something He
said it to Hilda herself.
''Oh. by the way, what do you think?
Mrs. Danielson has told my mother
that we were engaged"
"Were?" laughed Hilda to hide her
embarrassment.
mo, mean are" replied Jack
bluntly.
THAT was thoughtful of Mrs. Dam
ielson to inform your mother. Well
of course you told Mrs. Hanna that it
was not so. That our feeling for each
other was merely friendly one"
mo, | didn't. You see, | couldnt
tell her that, because it isn't. mean
mine isn't"
Uilda Redeemed
"You only think that" she said in
matter-of-fact sort of tone.
what? That mine i Mt? On, no. !
know it. What do tlli2ls IS that yours
is. makes me miserable"
81 don't want to make you miacr-
able" vcnturcd Hilda-
And even after this, after they were
engaged, Jack wet to church Il
caused his mother - woaa~~. r now
her idea that his attendance vrls sim
ply for the sake Of l..!.!a wasdi proved
He could sec her Whenever he wished
It was difficult &c belief. Int certain
it vas that Mr,. D-v had tr,unnhcd
Heaven had smile "a her holy STRAIT
agem. Arthur Tome Magazine
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
HANDY MOVABLE SHED.
a Convenience That VIII Pay for Itself In
Short Time.

Convenience That WIN Pay for Itself In
Short Time.
! handy movable shed for brood
sows or calves. or any desired purpose,
can be made as fol- 1srs: For the roof
take 2xi pine antlru.< = feet long;
distribute these for rafters. and nal to
each end q 2x4 pine scantling feet
long; place upon these shingling lath
or sheathing, and cover with shingles
or other material in the ordinary way.
For the ends: The lower end will re-
quire scantlings s feet long and 2 up
rights of same scantlings , feet long.
Hinge this on lower inside edge of
lower end of roof so it will turn in
wards. The upper end arrange the
same way, only use 3 scantlings feet
long and uprights of the same only 8
feet long The sides fit in with similar
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

The pig suddenly changed TO a feed OF
gam IN weight, but its digestion will
soon be SO much impaired that 1t can
not assimilate the food it eats, and II
viii not continue to make the gain il
should. Older animals digest the corr
better, and it Is, therefore, better
food for them than for growing gigs
Darling Ethel" he tcnderly whispered
In tones that were loving and true,
would you care for love in n cottage,
Where no one should live but twor
" Yes. Charlie she said. blushing sweetly,
And did not rebuff his warm kiss.
~Ithnk life in q cottage at Newport
Would be the perfection OF bliss"
N Y. World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
RAISING CARCASSES.

An Old-Fashioned ContrivAnce Suitable
for the Average Farm.
There has been considerable inquiry
for a gallows on which to raise the
carcasses of hogs For common farm
use, where 1t is employed but once or
twice year, 1t Is doubtful II anything
is cheaper or better than the old
fashioned contrivance illustrated hero
with. A six-inch pole that is sound II
placed in the crotches of two heavy
poles well set, or In the branches Of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
What They Talk About.

Mrs. Matilda, you and Mrs
Peterby's servant are always talking
together. What do you fnd to tall
about?
Matilda SNOWFALL -- We was tess
amusin' ourselves, jess de same rs you
and Mrs. Peterby does, except dat you
talk about the servants and we talked
about our employers .-TammanyT Times.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
No Iuuortat,cc.

OfIicial-What's that? A man run
over and hurt? Notify the entire po
lice force to watch out for the bicy.
clist who did it.
POljccman-B But il wasn't bicyclist.
1t was beer wagon.
Oficial-Oh, # that's all, never mind.
People are used To being run uvsr VI
6ceT wssyUIsn-Itypd NvwH
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
A Soft Answer.

Actress (angrilyl-Did you write that
criticism which said my impersonation
of The abandoned Vile" was miser-
able failure?
Critic-Ye-y-e-s; you sec, you looked
SO irresistibly beautiful that IL was i'm.
possible 10 fancy thnt oQy man UvuM
gsiSlaasp yaa-s& Y. WknklE
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
How some farmer. Lose Money.

Grain and hay are often held until
they decline in value from damage by
weather, shrinlsage in weight. etc. to
say nothing about decline in market
quotations They are not kept off the
market by any spirit Of speculation as
a rule or from hope Of advance In price
things have not been tending that
way of late but from sheer careless
ness oftcntimes. The percentage OF
loss In this way Is quite considerable
item In the experience OF multitude
of farmers, and those. too, who can III
afford it.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

Little Dot-Mamm read in Il paper
that deaf man out west was stung by
a swarm of bees, and now he can hear
as well as ever
Little Diclg-I don't sec how bee
stings could make a deaf man hear.
but should think they'd make dumb
man speak. News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
Feared faosafp.

mo, my dear" said Mrs. Parvey
New to her caller, II shall not serve
waters at my teas this season"
'Indeed?'
II couldn't think of II. II served
anything smaller than biscuit ILL.
natured people would be certain to
say Mr. New had felt the hard tmes'
Washington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
An Export Op ufcn.

Mrs. Bcncdic;-Now, what would you
do, Mr.. De Batch. if you had baby
that cried for the mccu7
De Batch tgrinly)-Td do the next
best thing for him, madam; Id make
him see stars.-Kate Fields Washing
ton.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
The Pleasures OF Homo Lie.

"What u cozy home you have" said
bia bachelor friend as he entered Mr.
Nuwed's house for the first time.
Eyes, indeed" said Mr.. Nuwed.
ecstatically. Il never knew the reaI
comforts of life until married. Now
if you'll just sit down n moment I'll G,
down and fll .t>- s----------s=,y'f 'fv-''r-',''e -
KInuf1ng wood, bring up some coal fol
the crate fire. set out the milk pitcher
mend the kitchen stove, put up cur
tain pole, attend to few other domes
tic duties and then well sit down anc
have a real nice time. Chicago Rec
4rI
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
Tho One Iuiured.

Minnie-Did you hear about Mollie's
flance falling off the trolley car and
breaking his arm?
Mamie-Yes- ! wonder II be VIII sue
the company for damages?
Minnie-I guess not. shouldn't won
der If she does, though.-Cincipnati
Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

lis there no place hea- the youth inquire
Between this plain and that bright heigh;
above:'
You cannot stop" replies the aged sire:
There's no lalf-NJay House on the road
to Love"
Life
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
Hard to Suie.

Jess-That young man Is very disc
Qreeable to stare at as that way.
Bess-The other is just - bad; ~
hasn't looked this way cnss--N. =
World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

-Bagloy-"That par.utrolscr bowed
to your wifc: dsa1 he l.aow hcr?''
Brace rr>scu.v he feels that he
does; he has seen her picture SO often
inside the ease Of my watch."-N Y
Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

but the day is spent. and stars are
kindling IN TIE GrHamcnt. to US how
silent, thourh. Ike ours, perchance,
busy and full Of liz and circumstance.
Samuel Rogers
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
The Cause of IL

We swors she was trsading on air.
Her step was so daintily nght'
But those who know better declare
Hsr shoes were srinc too tight
--Puph,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

pure women and honorable men, and
by and by the others ceased entirely,
and if Mrs, Hanna had any ground for
complaint against her son it was not
the company he kept. He attended
church service regularly every Sunday.
Uut his mother looked on this asliance.
"Ic doesn't 50 for the church's sake
It's because he knows he'll see llilda
Carter there" mourDed she
Mrs. Day laughed.
Its a bit hard on the minister's
wife to DC told that folks attend her
husta1l's Glrsrea Tyr rcgsgus witty
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
OWING TO OTHERS.

Father-Why is it that you have nc
money the day after you receive your
salary?
Son-It is not my fault. dnddy--it ia
all owing to other people.-Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31

of tact) ought to have place in the
list of the virtues One can gain so
much good by it. We human beings
are so different. We need such IiITer-
ent treatment. We can't all be led by
the same string, and | don't believe
God ever meant we should be. Now,
I'm pretty sure from what ! know of
Jack that he is not n boy one can drive.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-01-31
PAT SHOULD Ape IL TO s:R. EDISON

Life