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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
AN IMPORTANT PROBLEM.
Shall Progressive Dairymen Buy Breed
Their Cows?

Shall Progressive Dairymen Buy OF Breed
Their Cows?
The above question Is surely IN YER;
practical one. No one who has ut any
time attempted to establish herd OF
dairy COWS but will know what a diff
cult matter 1t Is TO get together n col
lection of cows which shall at once
prove profitable In the practical, work.
Ing dairy. II one maiies up his mimi
te make dairying a speciality, and II ne
Is in a hurry TO get at it, then. of
course, he must depend largely on out
side buying for his foundation herd.
Bat after he has the cows and ha
thoroughly tested each individual,
wedding 'oas undesirable ones. so thu:
he knows those'he has left are profit
able from his point Of view, then the
aucstioa arises, shall he raise his own
stock 10 sseply future demands or
ebali he depend upon buying, as in the
arst inseancsS There are many gooG
reasoAs why he should raise his ow
cows IN the first place, having ar-
cured herd OF cows which has devcl.
oped, TO a marked degree, the mill:
end butserproducing tendency. h
has but to seesre o well-bred dairy
ball to breed his cows to, to be qaite
sure of eett,ng what he seeks.
The hsifers got by this mating will
Invariably prove equal II not superior
u theirsdame These facts are taken
frop dairynfan's point of view. Tho
yeung things are cheaply raised up 10
the point o{ milk giving. To say the
Feast, they ear be raised as cheaply 2 i,
they can be purchased, and then you
must take your chances and-not al
ways sound Judgment If you buy-ns
10 whether they will make good cows
or not On the other hand, there Is
no question but what IL Is q great
amount of extra work and n source Of
annoyance to break number of heifcrs
each year, and again, they, of course,
are not rs .profitabls dairy animals
rs adult cows are at their best But
we should remember that II heifer Is
fed intelligently from birth with the
idea of making n COW of her, her worth
rs dairy animal will be greatly en-
hanced. wc,have often seen young hei.
era for the first time In milk yielding
larger profits than some Of the older
cows The young heifers are con-
stantly getting better, while the cows
will 4pon begin TO fsil IA old age APP
proachea
We should advise by all means that
dairymen breed and raise their own
cows-Iierbert w. Mumford, In Prairie
Earusr
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
The Texture of Butter.

The. texture Of butter depends part
iy ON tho animal. partly on feed, and
partly upon the temperature of tne
cream when churned. Cows that give
the rishost milk make the most solid
butter. In such cows what should 60
TO make suct or beef fat In turned into
the milk planda The samc result
comes from feeding very rich food like
cotton-seod mosl A small quantity of
this mixed with wheat bran should be
fed to cows; IL will make butter much
frner during hot weather In summer.
but II will need In addition that the
milk and cream be kept In cool place.
N. Y. World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
WHERE soueRgTTes START.
Many Of Them First Begin to Dance w hiis
Playing In tho Htrcet.


Playing In the street.
In this age OF burlesqucs and ballet
girls, when farce comedies are plenti-
fully supplied with high kiclsers and
dancers, and whom even tho chorus girls
are expected 10 trip the light fantastic
toe, one often wonders where all the
dancing girls come from. The natural
inference IL that they secure their first
knowledge Of the graceful art In tho
dancing schools, after which they are
prepared for the stage by persons who
make business OF that sort OF thing.
hut many u dancing girl will tell you
that her first school was the sidewalk.
and her first bnspiration the strains of
u pcrambulnting street piano, presided
over by an Italian grinder. Indeed, IL
In no uncommon sight TO see crowd OF
interested spectators gathered about
one OF these street pnusicians, the at
traction being not In the music, but In
the graceful movements OF tlys little
Rirla. Some OF these children execute
some very pretty stepa, and occasion
ally their performances are ms clever a
some seen upon the stage.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
TEMPORARY SHADE ron STOCK.

should be provided on humane
grounds, butthere In n question OF dol
lars and cents In II as we'll. Discom
fort of any kind lessons produc ctivencs'
and growth. A rough shed of boards.
or even rough framework covered
with green boughs, will answer the
purpose very well. but where lumber
is expensive and green boughs are not
at hand, cheap cotton cloth can b.
used ycry effectively, and economical
ly. SnSh cloth can be bought for fve
ccuds or less yard. and can be
stretched over n framework set NJ
against tho pasture fence. e.-American
Aorfe,tltuyiat A
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19

A Frcnchman was boasting that bo
had thoroughly mastered the Engliah
language. when ha waa asked 10 write
from dictation the following choice
hpecIm.n of our choice eccentric vcr-
naculnr: AS Hugh Hughes waA how'
ing u yulc log from u ycw tree - man
drehAed In garments Of dark huo came
up 10 Hugh and said Have you seen
my cwca2 To which he replied: II
you will walt until hew this ycw
will go with you to look for your
ewes" After an attempt th. French
man admitted his mistake. iio used "a
Imagine he was uned to English speak
ing, but he would be more careful how
he used tho language In future
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19

IL is widespread belief, both In
Scotland and Ulster, that the line: Sea
gull, sea gull. sit ON the stand, It's
never good weather while you're on
land" alludcs TO the well-known fact
that when tho bird flies out early and
far TO seuward, oy remains on the sand
fair weather may be looked for, whiic
~ II takes u contrary course storms
most frequently follow
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
A ai,yht Alteration.

Ada-Do you think the word "obcy
ahould be omitted from tho marriage
nervico?
Ida--omitted2 Certainly not. H.
should mcrcly be transferred To tbs
other party 20 tho contract.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
when Adam Married.

Two children arc making up" con
undrums at n party. Ono asks:
AT what time was Adam marricd|
"Give IL up"
"oh, ON his wedding Eve. ."-Philad.l J.
phia Lutheran.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
A Question.

Those shoes tina. nj. ~onhTouniy yellow
A person might ponder week
lire a way b. could nnd
To make up his mind
II they're louder II color OF squoah
-washinstap Star
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
No Comparison.

Clcverton-Do you regard An engage
mcnt as sorious ns marriagcp
Dashaway-More no, old man. The
most serious thing ! ever did was to be-
come engaged 10 three girls Mt th"
nnmc time. brooklyn Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
SHADE FOR PASTURES.

II There Arc No Trees Recourse Must ne
Had TO Artificial Means.
Where pastures contain no trees for
shade In the strong heat Of summer, 1t
Is crnel not TO afford some artificial
shade for the stock. Such shelter
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
A Practical Worker.

Cora ION the hotel vernnda) You say
that man In u geologist2
Merritt -- Yea. lIo In piclsipg out
stones for II patent medicine firm TO
paint advertisements on. Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
Terrible niow rsiisd Him.

I.aggcr-Sopo one told me that your
wife was killed In cyclope out wcat.
Waggcr-Yca. | tell you. old man,
that wna the grehtcht blow ever had.
Town ToDicA
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19

81 wouldn't wear bloomers for any
thing" said the thin girl.
Neither would LII were you. re-
Piled the plump ghl.
And that's why they do not speak
pow.-ChicaRo Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
HarN krrah.

Customcr--Ip this fiIh fresb?
Fish Dcalcy-Cortninly; it's been fresh
for tho last week or so.-Tcxas Sift-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
AnInrtImer NcoeaaAry

Taglcigh- What In tho beat way TO
get out Of "a bad ncrnpc2
Waglcigh--Lot your beard grow. N.
Y World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19

beverly ought not 10 be allowed -
ride wheel"
WY potr"
"H5p no thin you can't see him when
he's coming toward you."- Chicago
Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19

In brief space, however, she yielded
TO his restoratives, and before he left
the house she had dropped Into a sleep
quiet and natural.
For some time father and son went
homeward In silence. Then the doctor
asked abruptly:
Does Ida know you are going
away?"
Il told her this evening" Austin an
swered, and in some confusion as he re-
called the way she had received the
news Father, do you know"
"Ah! That accounts for it," said the
old man, as though speaking to him
self Yes Do know what?"
"Well-I think that IS, I'm afraid
that Ida -" lie stopped short, for
the confession was alike tender and
humiliating. But his father, who had
feared such a contingency well-nigh
from the first, understood what had
been left unsaid.
II know, Austin, know. But what
is to be done? The friendship that you
have felt for her-that she believes she
has felt for you-has been the one
bright spot in her life. Seventeen
years old-and seventeen years of per-
petual martyrdom. DO you know how
long give her to live?"
Il suppose that when she is twenty
one" Austin began, but the doctor
cut him short.
If she lives TO see the spring" he
said, gravely, IL shall be surprised"
The young man was startled, even
shocked. There was silence between
them for few moments. ThSn the
doctor said, with hesitation:
Austin, / suppose you would not
think of putting off your visit to the
Harrisous? | know Marian expects
you but think IL she knew the pleas
ure you would be giving that poor
child whose days are numbered, she
would be the first to bid you stay. In
a case like this there can be no ques-
tion Of disloyalty TO her. And, Austin,
if you cantor Heavens sake let her
still believe that she has found the af-
fection she has craved all her life. The
deception won't be very long, and 1t
will comfort her more in her last
struggles than I-or the entire college
of physlcians-could hope to do with
all the science that the world has ever
known"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
oLADsToNE'S GREAT POWER.
No other Man of tho Century Has Welded
as Wide AN Influence.

No other Man OF tho Century Has Nlcidod
as Wide an Influence.
Happy the man who can sit on the
fence and watt Happy the politician
who is old enough to have gone through
all the turmoil OF electionecrinR and is
not too old 20 find enjoyment as
Jooker-Onl Happy the man smoking
the pipe OF peace and listening TO the
echoes 81 the fight and turning them To
the music OF his own rcminisccncesl
Mr.. Gladstone, says tho Newcastle
Chronicle, finds IL hard 10 sit still. He
hears the trumpet call and the roll Of
the drum and would gladly be In the
contest once more, but the joints are
gtiT and the eyes are min. He docs
not hear 40 well as he did and he must
be content with the reports OF the
fighting and passing rcmarlf OF com
mcndation or dissent.
There ia something peculiarly
pathetic In the situation OF Mr.. Glad
stone, still moved by the desire To fight
but without the power Of physical i'm
pulse IL might have been better for
the world had bc confined His vast In
tellcct 10 moral philosophy or to
hbhLIHHF LlifDl''RFt VI ih'i pf'h " ~ i'''
or even soldier, than 20 have put his
heart and soul into politics. soldier,
would lac not have smitteD the enemy
hip and thigh? A priest. who could
have stood against bis aggressive
theology? A philosopher, what subtle
theories he would have launched
npainht the schools? Now that hc 10
old and still brave MS lion, we can
| only rejoice that he has done less harm
! na "a political dictator than might have
| been permitted TO him had time re
ncwcd his lease of active life.
| No mnn OF our day has eKcrciscd
such II fascination upon his followers
| His personality was sufficient To inn
| press the Scotch into hcquiescenco with
| his least practical schemes. The spell
[ Of his name and his remarkable individ-
| unlity Withdrawn, Scotland gradually
| assumes her normal Characterization. IL
/ was the same in England as In Scot
| land. Mr. GladBtone, not his policy,
| was the mhinApring OF his party sue
/ cess; and his opponents may be forgiven
| for believing the desire 10 have the
/ same influence over the Irish brought
| about his strange and sudden conver-
! sion 90 home rule.
Anyhow, hc H. remarkable man, a
! atatchnnn whom nll parties are willing
90 l.onor, IA figure and personality
that will always hll II deeply intcrest-
ing chapter Of British history, and n
scholar who will hold II high place In
the chtcem and respect of the learned
all the world over. While the now
lights of statccraft are flashing upon
the horizon Of general election
frnught with tremendous issues 20 tho
country, his lantern burns dimly, his
sun n setting, and ~ England 20 her
self prove true, +" the popular statcsman
will have reason 10 exercise the patience
that belongs 90 age and 10 philosophy
when the lnat echoes Of the present
contest reach lIawardcq,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19

Five weeks later, In lda's bedroom a
thin ribbon OF spring sunshine had
struggled through a crevice of the
window-blin and lay bright strealS
across the floor Outside, the garden
was cheerful with the song of birds
and the rustling of leaves. Inside, sat
the little cripple propped up with pill
lows, her pitiful vitality burning itself
slowly away.
She knew she was dying, but the
knowledge brought her no fear. Per
haps she believed that II eternity held
for her worse torture than she had yet
endured she had served on earth an
apprenticeship TO pain long enough to
fit her for 1t. Perhaps Austin Mar
shalls companionship and sympathy
during the last few weeks were making
the end comparatively easy. At any
rate, when the door was opened quiet
ly and he looked In, violin in hand, she
gree ted him with a grateful smile.
Like to have some music?" he
asked, checrfully, though he was
panied to mark each day how her hold
on life was weakening. What shall
play?"
Give me mine" she said, suddenly,
'and we'll play together"
The violin lay, as usual, on tho table
close by, but Austin hesitated.
III you really feel equal 10 the ex-
crtion," he began, and then, answer
ing the command In her eyes, he
passed IT TO her without another word
With tremulous fingers she drew
her bow across the strings, and, recog
nzing In the opening notes her fuvor-
tie Lied" by Schubert, Austin softly
followed, and In "A moment was 80 alb
sorbcd he scarce noticed how her bow
ing became gradually weaker, until II
faltcrcd and stopped Just before the
concluding bars. He looked up In sud
den apprehension. Surely her face had
not worn that strange gray shadow
just before?
"IdaW
She did not move.
"Idal What is the matter-what
Il it7"
Sho opened her eyes, but they fell on
him without n CLEAN OF recognition.
Then she dropped them on the violin
she was still holding. A faint smile
rested for II moment on her lips. With
nn unsteady hand she mechanically
raised her bow. Then, with one chord
that Of the Diminished Soventh--it
dropped from her relaxing hold, but
not before Austin had involuntarily
concluded the phrase, 80 that the
Diminished Seventh was resolved into
perfect harmony.-Bla and White.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-19
1t will Paw

You 10 Investigate
Take bids as K
were.) before pur-
chasing your Fall
Shoes. We will
save you inoncj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The next Episcopal National Conven
ton will be held at Atlanta, Ga.
The Indian bureau has received no ad
vices of the alleged killing of Capt Smith
and his men at .Jackson's Hole and regard
the report as another fake emanating from
that section of the country.
The official trip of the Ammen ran
katahdin is to be held, Oct. II Tn,
course will be from Cape Porpoise to Boor
island, II miles. It lies about five miles
from shore. BeacoDs about 40 feet higl
have been established along shore from
which to take bearings.
At meeting of the Spanish cabinet al
Madrid. Tuesday, is was decided to plac,
Rear Admiral Jose Navarro in comm anc
of the Cuban squadron. Premier Cano.
vas del Castillo stated that the govern
ment could not consider the question of
reforms in the Cuban administration
while warning with the rebels, but mus
devote its attention exclusively to military
matters.
y dispatch from Panama says Bogota
is clamoring for the withdrawal of the
British minister, Jenner. The pres,
clearly reflects the popular excitement il
It's expression of the Pope that .Jenncr's
relations with the railway contractors,
which were not before exposed, will per.
suade the British government that it Is
an injury to Colombia to retain him in
office at Bogota.
The official investigation of the accident
at Blackstone junction, Saturday, showed
the cause to be the throwing of a switch
by Conductor Howard of the Blackstone
Junction freight. He unlocked the switch
intending TO throw it otter the EXPIRE. s
freight had passed, but by force of habit he
threw 1t rs he unlocked il, without realiz
ing 1t. He has been employed by the N
Y, n. H. & H. r. r. for lS years and
this is his first error
The police, ut Constantinople, took ex.
IRENE action Tuesday, in regard to tho
Armenians who took refuge in tbej,
churches and refused to leave, by CLOSING
all of the Armenian churches In the city
and suburbs. These churches are now
surrounded by the police in strong force
The refugees are allowed to leave, but no.
body except priests are permitted to enter
In addition to this the guards refuse to
allow food or water to be passed inside
hoping thereby to compel the refugees tt
come out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10
Strange Relationships In Marriage.

1t is rarely that daughter becomes he!
mothers mother-in-law, yet this curious.
coincidence does occasionally happen.
A friend of mine, u colonel in the army
had been widower for some years and
resided with his sons and daughters in
Plymouth.
AT ball given by the officers of his
regiment he met q beautiful young girl,
with whom he fell desperately in love, and,
to make long story short, they were sooll
married.
At the ysar'g end there was an addition
to the family. OF course the mother came
to be with her daughter on this interest
ing occasion, and being q handsome, well
preserved woman, the colOnel's eldest son
became much attached to her and before
long led her to the hymeneal altar. Thus
the daughter became mother-in-law to her
own mother.
Another strange relationship is that of
lady who is mother-in-law to her two
sisters in somewhat similar fashion to
the above, they having married her step
sons. 1 myself am cousin to my own sis
ter, she having espoused my husband S
first cousin, and am second cousin to my
nephews-hcr sons.-London Tit Bits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10
Jumping on Ski.

"There is nothing a Norwegian cannot
do on SKI. " saws Mrs Tweedie, with par
donable exaggeration, after witnessing the
annual jumping contest at Chrlstlanla.
Tho hillside on which the contest took
place was "almost perpendicular, and
ran down to the edge of lake, on the Icy
surface of which were gathered many
thousands of spectators.
Halfway up the hill was small, low
platform, built out in the snow, and sc
steep was tho descent that the edge of the
platform gave an opportunity for leap o.
so or 80 feet.
There were 105 competitors, each wear
inc n large number ON his breast.
At tho word No. 1 rushed from the
plateau on the hilltop down the hill it.
self. The pace was tremendous. On he
came till he reached the platform. Then
with a huge spring-his legs doubled up
and his arms whirling like windmill to
keep his balance-he jumped.
1t was fine effort, but he could not re-
gain his feet and went rolling over and
over down the hillside in the snow. "That
he did not kill himself during his series OF
solnersaults, with nine feet of wood
strapped to each foot, seemed to be mirac-
ulous." But he came out of his snow BATH
none the worse.
He was hardly out of the way when No.
appeared upon tho platform. He was
luckicr or more skillful, and after his
jump recovered himself and sped away
down to the lake.
So, in rapid succession, the racers fol
lowed each other. Fully half of them
landed on their feet, and no one was hurt,
though a few ski were broken. The man
who made the longest Jumps fcet-did
not regain his footing, and the prizes-the
kings cup and the ladies' purse-went to
another man.
ave looked on and marveled," con
cludeS Mrs. Twccdio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10
AhGtainers From Meat.

A vegetarian diet does not mean living
on cabbage, turnips, carrots and potatoes,
but simply abstaining from the flesh of
birds, beasts and fishes. Bread, fruits,
nuts, peas, beans and the various grains
form diet unrivaled for the production
o. health, strength and happiness, while,
with the addition of eggs, milk, butter
and cheese, a vast variety of dishes can be
prepared suitable for every constitution or
condition of life. Vegetarians having
good digestions and clear consciences are
always cheerful and happy-no pessimists
among them.-Vegetarian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10

Under the winter train arrangement or
the Maine Central the runs of the con
ductors coming into this station are as
follows: Mr.. Sanborn and Mr.. Philbrick
have the day trains II and ga on the
lower road; MIR. Whitney and Mr.. McIn.
tire the Bangor day trains, Nos. l and
1902; MIR. Mace aud Mr.. Gardiner the
Portland and Bangor local No 10, return.
ing on the night express No. 8. Mr..
McKenney and Mr.. Haley the Pullmans
2 and a. OF course John Jewett has
''Jewett' - Nos and 16 On the back
road Mr. BODICE and Mr. Sprague have the
morning and afternoon trains IL and IS
MIR. Anderson the Lewiston midday
trains rs and 90, and Mr. James the Oak
land and Skowhegan "scoot' train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10

Prices for market beef-A few choice, $50
$50; extra, $5.509i75: first quality, s59525
second quality, SlG+.5) third quality, s3g3.5O.
Prices of store ca,tle-Worhing oxen, p pair,
$5I(0l4D; faro " cows, $l0G22: fancy cows, $500
20; mich cows and calves. $29GIS; yearlings,
SStGl6; 2year-old-, Sl2,G2?; 3year-olds, $20932.
Western fat swine-Live, 4G5c; northern
dressed hogs, SIC q ID.
Prices for sheep and ambs-In lots S2(02.259
$3.50 each: extra, s.. 1894 or 2Gic p ID; lambs,
3Gl34c; veal calves, 212td6l4c-
Prices TOR hides, tallow and STANDARDIZATION
hides 6la(G7l2c u ID; tallow, 3G4c z ID; coun-
try hides, &c z 10; country tallow, 12C@!c p ID
calf skins, 75cG$l each; lamb skins, 359j0c
dairy skins dd3Uc each.
Cattle-Market prices somewhat weak, as
sold last week.
Mich cows range in prices from s25945.
Fancy $5UG10.
Fat hogs-Prices unchanged; country lots at
64c, dressed weight; western live at KG5c
T. H.
Shcep-Good western lamps are bought for
45.c laid down here.
Veal calves-A good number for the week,
and market prices rule strong &c lower: some
lots &c lower. Quality not up to the average.
Live poultry-Five tons 9(Gl0c q ID.