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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
THE CALAMITY BUZZARD.

He Shrieks For More Misery and
Ruin.
From the Kansas City Journal.
The buZzard is the most despised crea-
ture of the feathered kingdom. 1t lacks
the courage of but surpasses in appetite
all other birds of prey. 1t attacks only
the helpless. 1t pursues the enfeebled
lamb until it's victim falls of fright or
exhaustion. and then it feeds upon the
carcass. 1t scents decay from afar, and
no morsel is too putrid for its stomach.
Like unto this loathsome vulture is
the chronic agitator-editor or orator
who thrives upon the distresses of his
fellow creature. He finds nothing to
his taste in the healthful or the normal.
He Graves calamity, and when there is
none of it to feed upon he becomes
gaunt and restive.
Seeking the overthrow of established
laws and customs, but lacking the
courage of his vicious purposes he ag-
gravates every form of industrial or So
cial disturbance, and by malicious falsi-
fication, dire predictions and subtle ca
jolery plays upon the passions of the
weak or distressed until they are in
famed to violence. He rejoices at strife
and bloodshed and uses them to spread
discomfort and bring about hatred of
the laws and those who execute them.
Since the era of prosperity has set in
the calamity buzZard has had poor
picking to crafty his voracious appe-
tite. which had been glutted to satia-
ton during the hard times. OF late he
has been feeding on the miners strike
of the east which was conducted much
too conservatively to suit his purposes.
But at last-just before a settlement
was sreached-the seeds of dissension and
revolution which he had sown with a
liberal hand, bore fruit in the HaZleton
riot and its lamentable results.
Now behold this carrion bird. Once
more he has a carcass to feed upon.
The delight of the calamity editor is
attested by revolutionary and anarch-
istic screeds. While good citizens de-
plore the awful tragedy and are ready
to censure those responsible, but urge
reason and moderation, this carrion
eater revels in the slaughter. In the
midst of his ghoulish feast he cries for
more With his destructive beak and
cruel talons, dripping with the blood of
his poor dupes, he shrieks for more vic
tins. for more discord, for more strife,
for more resistance to constituted au-
thority. for more anarchy, misery and
t.t1fp
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Copyright. 1896. by J. B. LiPpincoH Co.

Mark to Europe because you know
Europe and because you can teach the
boy what L cannot"
"Yes-honesty," 1 said, with en-
phasis.
What happened yesterday, Mr.. Liv-
ingstcn, justifies these taunts. I've
Berved Mr.. Gerard faithfully-he saved
me from starvation, or a worse fate
and. seeing his relentless enemy at last
in my power, II lost my head. You
saved me, as you say, from the crime of
murder> and from the bottom of my
heart 1 thank YOU
His extraordinary fuency of speech
took me aback. Aur' iaXons, as a
rule, express themselyo % unreadily
that a freely lowing diction almost be-
wilders.
"Keep your thanks till ask for them.
! promised to hold my tongue about
what occurred in the cave, but yoHr
action tonight nbsolyes me from that
promise. Before / go to bed Mr.. Gerard
shall be placed in possession of the
facts. We viii see, then, what he will
say"
In the moonlight l could see his lips
whitcn and quiver. l noted these signs
of distress with much satisfaction.
They proclaimed the absence of col
lusion between the Greek and Gerard.
For Gods sake, sir, don't tell him
that"
you've left me no choice in the mat
ter"
He began to urge me TO keep silence.
employing such arguments as his pro-
life brain afforded. When he had eX-
hausted these l shook my head.
"Will you think this over, sir?' he
pleaded. "Sleep upon il, and remember
that fve-and-twenty years of faithful
service are at stake"
every WE'LL replied. "I'll think it
over. AS fer sleep, watch tonight in
sleep for me-"
He thanked me Tor the - hours grace,
but 1 cut him short.
mfr. Livingston, pardon me, but are
you not afraid of being alone with that
madman? His injuries are not so severe
as
CAS- you could wish, Demetrius. Rest
assured, my friend, that the prospect
of spending the night with Mr.. Burling-
ton does not scare me at all. I don't
think he could move if he tried. And,
in my case, I'm stronger than he"
Eyes" he answered, quietly, scanning
me from head to heel, you are power
full young man; but in a fight the vic
tory does not always rest with the
strongest I wish, sir, you could trust
me. Ny friendship is worth having.
Give me your word, Mr.. Livingston, that
you will not smirch my character. and
make me your friend for life"
The oily smoothness of his tones dis
gusted me, and 1 answered, roughly:
"Your friendship, Demetrius, has no
value in my eyes. And | tell you frank
ly that one night will make no breach
in my determination. AS sure as I'm
standing here l shall tell Mr.. Gerard the
truth the very first thing tomorrow
morning"
$50 be it, he answered, sullenly.
Watched bim as he strobe to the boat,
n stately figure, but personality that
aroused in me nothing but distrust and
aversion. ne united the painter, pushed
off from the shore, pulled across the
narrow clarnel. made fast the boat to
the rest. arl entered tac lorsc. THEN
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Forsaken Their Principles.
rom the Huntingdon Globe.

In less than three weeks there will be an
other election day in Pennsylvania. 1t
will result in the election of the Republi-
can candidates in state and county be-
yond doubt The Democracy is divided
beyond hope of reconciliation on the
economic questions of the day. The Pro-
hibitionists have forsaken the principles
and traditions of their party for the
purpose of getting into power and are
not talking prohibition at all. but are
engaged in the abuse of the Republican
party, something that has always been
mare congeniaI to them than the advo-
eating of the principles of their party.
The Republican party has nothing to
fear from the threats of its enemies. 1t
appeals to the poor man, the business
man and the soldier, as 1t has done In
years gone by, and gives them proof OF
its sincerity. II makes no attempt to
disguise the real issues or to go masked
in order to carry public favor. The re-
turn of prosperity to the country is
fulfillment of its pledge to enact tarfn
law such as II has done with noticeable
and fiattering results. No party whose
achievements have been SO marked and
whose power has been continuous could
expect to escape the enemy's dagger. Az
a party. 1t is not responsible for some
mistakes of its members or those in au-
thority under it, Its principles never
vary; II never suppresses real issues In
order TO ride into power; II never practices
deception. Therefore. II commends itself
20 the voters as the only honest and pro-
gressive political party seeking their suff-
RACES Its past II always presents as a
guarantee OF its future.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
DRESS GOODS.

25c All-Wool Novelty; value 4oc.
25c All-Wool Serges; value 4oc.
25c All-Wool 36-inch Ladies Cloth;
value 4oc.
3ec All-Wool Novelty; value soc.
5oc-We are showing the largest as
sortment of All-wool Plain Cloths,
serges, Henriettas and Novelty Dress
Goods ever shown in Butler; quality sold
elsewhere at 75c. Remember these
styles are exclusively our own; cannot
be seen elsewhere at 75c, 81 to 50, in
plain and fancy weaves. We are show
ing as fine and exclusive line of pat
terms as can be found in the largest city
stores. The prices on these fine import :
ed Dress goods rs per cent less than city
prices
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Blood and Thunder.

Somehow the boys Of nowadays
Amt what they used to be,
When Billy Jones an all his crowd
Cavorted round with rue.
Then redskins lurked in each back yard
An bloody pirates, too,
An corpses strewed the town mt night
When him an me wuz through
But now the kids get on = wheel
An wabble up the street
An never play at cowboys
Nor at bein Black Drowned Pete.
We used 70 hoist the skull an bones
Above our reckless crew.
An folks could tell n fght wuz on
Fore him an me wuz through
But now boys reads the papers.
An they never spends dime
To see how old Jack HArkRway
Could win out every time.
We useter have our pennies MP
Until the books cum due,
An they wuz always well thumbed MP
When him an mo wpz through.
-Pattsburg News
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Two Good Men.
From the Allentown Chronicle.

The Republican candidates for auditor
general and state treasurer are both eN-
cel!eut gentlemen. who will make good.
efficient officials. II would be an injustice
to them Il they were made to suffer for
factionul differences within the party.
Let every Republican support the regu-
larry nominated candidates Unless We
are much mistaken, those who are not
entirely satisfied with some Of the leaders
OF the party viii have an opportunity
some other time to file their objections
without resorting TO the questionable
practice OF cutting the ticket
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Republicans. Vote Up.

FROM lnc IIiiihiih iN'poSitoiS'
In less than "A month the election will
be held. Up to this time little interest
has been manifested in the matter one
way or the other but during the next
four weeks there will be more discussion.
1t is an Off year. which always brings
apathy This should not be the case.
1t is highly important that every Repub-
ican vote should be polled If the ma
iority should fan this year IL will be that
much harder to raise it next year in the
gubernatorial contest. The Democrats
will enthuse over any decline in the Re-
publican vote this year. and rally for the
contest of next. Let the majority be so
decided that there will be no decline In
1893
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
POLITICAL PROHIBITION.
1t Has Been Abandoned wherever
Tried.

1t Has Been Abandoned Wherever
Tried.
At public meeting of religious as
sociation recently held at Steelton. Pa.
remarks We're made by a number of cler-
gymen and laymen. Mr.. Joseph Kearns.
of Harrisburg. Pa. delivered stirring
address, concluding with the following.
which will be found to be seasonable.
forceful and truthful reading:
No my friends. the state treasurer can
not in his official capacity either help or
hurt the cause which Is so dear to our
hearts, the sacred cause of total absti-
nence. Did l say he could not hurt 1t?
] am wrong. He could and does hurt 1t
by dragging II in where 1t does not be-
long. where the Prohibition heresy has
already dragged 1t and made 1t subject
of ridicule ana contempt. You are pur-
suing the right course. Continue on In
that course. Weld with mighty arm
the sword of the spirit, of moral suasion,
of precent, of example, and Of prayer,
but let the sword of the ballot and the
demagogues who advocate 1t alone.
Every effort to stop the use of strong
drink by legislation in the past has failed.
We can only judge the future by the past.
Make men personal prohibitionists, and
then every saloon, brewery and distillery
In the land will close their doors. Yea,
and the speakeasy, also. Yes. and the
opium joint as well, TWO 1nStltutiOub tndt
have ever fiourished where Legislative
prohibition prevailed. either Of which L.
infinitely worse than the licensed saloor
regulated by law and under police sur
veillance. Continue to create healthy
public sentiment on the question OF IN
temperance. Make men feel 1t is a dis
grace to be Intoxicated or be known as
habitual tipplers: that 1t Is wrong, sin
full, and UNANIMOUSLY cowardly to drink
In secret and then openly profess to be
temperance men, as I personally know
some loud mouthed political temperance
fellows to do.
IF Prohibition prohibits, IL 1t is cure
for the evils of drink, why has II been
abandoned where Ii has been tried? New
York tried 1t in 1854 and after two years
trial gave 1t up. Illinois tried 1t In 1885,
but the people repudiated It at the polls.
Massachusetts had 1t for IL years and
abandoned ii. Atlanta. Ca, had 1t one
year and repudiated 1t overwhelmingly.
Connecticut tried 1t in 1854. kept 1t IL
years and kicked 1t out in 1872. Ohio and
Maryland both tried 1t in 1856 and both
gave II UP after five months sad expert
ence Delaware had it in 1855 and repealed
It in 1857. Wisconsin enacted 1t twice and
the executive vetoed 1t both times. Rhode
Island enacted it in 1853 and abandoned
II in 1868. Michigan enacted 1t in 1853 and
enacted it in 1855 and repealed 1t in 1856.
Texas, Tennessee. Oregon, Michigan,
West Virginia. Pennsylvania and New
Hampshire all voted on 1t within the
past Is years and buried it out Of sight"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

said: "You nj yer know you
have taken i'll till it is all 0aA&@
over" &c c.. Hood & Co,
Proprietors, i Dwell, Mass.
The only pills o take with Hoods Sarsaparilla-
This Is Your Opportunity.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed OF the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon-
strate the great merits OF the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren st i, New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. l
can emphasize his statement, 1T is posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. -
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any Injurious drug Price, so cents.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Made n Favorable Impression.
r-nrn tho Wilkesharra Record

From the WIIktSUdrTt IttCOFU
Candidates McCauley and Beacon re-
ceived a hearty welcome from the Re-
publicans of wilkesbarre and other points
in the county last evening. They made a
favorable Impression on those who had
not met them before. Major McCauley
is no stranger here, and has host OF
the warmest friends among them many
Democrats who will aid in swelling his
majority. Mr.. Beacon Is not personally
known to so many. but he will be cor
daily supported just the same.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
p, BeSsemer * l.. T..

Trains leave Butler. Butler time) at
$40 A NJ and p NJ, trains arrive at
500 A. NJ and 2:55 p NJ.
DITTSBURG & WESTERN
Railway. Schedule of Pas
seuger Trains in effect May 20,
1907. BUTLER TINE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
n>nIx MnIn

"Bilger says no woman could make
a fool of him."
"Well, then, he's right"
"Right?"
Eyes, she'd be too late" - Chicago
Journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
To BE CoSTISUED.I
The Only Game He Got.

The Only Game He Got.
Bloobumper-Have you been hunt
ing, Spatts?
Spatts-Yes.
Bloobumper-Bag anything?
Spatts-Only my trousers. - Dem
orest's Magazine.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
SILKS.

2sc-Beautiful Changeable Silks. all
colors; real value doc.
5oc-Extra value in Changeable Silks
sold everywhere at Csc.
69c-Elegant assortment of Figured
Taffetta Silks, all shades; real value 75c.
75c-Black Satin Duchess, sold every
where for $I.oo.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

Trains going north at 9:a2 a. m. and 3l5 p. make
close connection at Foxburg for points Allegheny
Valley Ry.
For through tickets to all points in the west, north
west southwest apply to
A. B. CROUCH, Agent,
II. Il. REYNOLDS Supt Butler, Pa.
Foxburg, Pa. c. W. BASSETT,
A. G. r. A.. Allegheny, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Those Dear Girls.

Madge-When we were driving in the
park to-day we were the cynosure of all
eyes.
Marjorie-Oh, so you had that pretty
southern girl with you.-N. Y. Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Millinery.

All The new effects in Hats, Feathers,
Birds, Ribbons and Flowers. New
shapes, new combinations. This will be
a great Ostrich season. Our Ostrich
Goods were all bought prior to the ad-
vance Velvets also. Come and visit
our Millinery Department.; it will pay
you. Values always the best. Prices
always the lowest.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
JACKETS.

The Kothschild Wraps for 1897 are
here in all their cuperb quality, style
and finish; the perfect fit OF these Gar
ments is well kn own to our trade. Note
the low prices. At $7.oS, good quality
Ladies Beaver Cloth Jacket.
$500, an extra quality of Boucle and
Kersey Jackets, style and figure guaran-
teed
81 so to SIS cove are showing line
that cannot be matched in the city.
Cloth Capcs and 81 50 to SIS 90.
IS oo-Boucle Cape, lined through
out, trimmed IN Thibet down, front
round collar; also. same style in Plush
CApes; real value of these capes, IS SO
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
MRS. J. E. ZIMMERMAN.
Fall And Winter Announcement
High-Class Novelty Silks, Dress
Goods And Millinery.

positively collection of hghcass confined exclusively
The first choice of the worlds foremost buried
through the Custom House old tariff duties
Offer values q prices untouchable by
competition. as orders all
placed with importers three
tha
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
4 Considerate Judge.

Judge-What is your age, miss?
Female Witness-I-I-throw myself
on the mercy of the court.
'I'u give you about so years"
Thank you, judge" - Tammany
Times.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
Had to Have Fiction.

He-You always carry novel around
with you.
She-Yes; when there are no men tc
talk to ne / read-Detroit Free Press
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

"a drowning man catches ut straws. I"
$50 does a thirsty one. New York
Sunday World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
aGy to axe
afsy to Operate

Are features p ,culiar to Hoods Pills. Small IN
size. tasteless efficient, thorough. As one man
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
WEEK DAYS

SUNDAY TRAINS.-Leaye Butler for Alleghen
City and principal intermediate stations al 7:5 IN
and $500 p M.
ma
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
RAIL s9aD.
WFSTEN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION.
WEEK DAYS

scnEDvLE IL EFFECT MAY II, 1897.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

SUNDAY TRAINS-Leave Allegheny City for But
Ter and principal intermediate stations at 7:25 and
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28

the
many classes of goods
keep. Come o store visit
department. ask Winter Underwear.
Hosiery Blankets Fannels, Yarns &C., 1t will cost
you your All lowest prices
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-28
What to Take for 1t.

Doctor, what shall l take for an a
petite?"
The times., 1897-09-26
British Bad Manners

The Behrlng Sea seal fisheries question is
not to be allowed either to die or TO come
to some less mortuary conclusion without
further friction between this country and
Great Britain. Readers OF The Times will
remember the sensationaIincident of Uncle
John sherman's note OF May 10, to the
British foreign office. That document
probably has been without parallel in the
history Of diplomacy since the short mem
oranda that Oliver Cromwell used TO send
70 continental powers when they did any
thing be didiked However, Lord Sails
bury replied to It in due course, and
intimated his readiness 10 join in the con
ference at Washington, proposed by this
Government to lie held in October.
Here tie matter rested. In July, our
ambassador to Great Britain wrote to the
prime minister; 1T may not be out OF
place for me TO recall to your Iordship
that. as have already had occasion to
mention, the President expects the govern
nents OF Russia and Japan, powers in
terested in the preservation OF the seal
islands OF Behring Sea, to be represented at
the conference" No attention seems to
have been paid to this communication
until within a few days. Now that the
time for the conference nearly is at hand,
tie British government calmly advises our
State Department. that it does not care to
confer IL Russia and Japan are to be con
sidcred parties in interest.
Although this essentially is British il
also is rather rich. The two nations named
have rights as well az interests in the
waters whose control and police, for the
purpose of preserving the seal herd from
determination, would be involved in any
conclusion to which the conference might
come. To denounce these rights as Lord
Salisbury consuuctively has done in de-
clining to be represented, looks like poor
diplomacy and relieves us as well from
any sense Of monopolizing ali the bad
manners in the connection. Russia particu-
larry is liable to take notice of British
animosity in the premises
The times., 1897-09-26
The Formalities Of Iutruduction.
lFrom the PhiLadeLphia TLmesO

(From the Philadelphia Iimes.)
The little boy whose parents had recent
ly moved into the neigbborhood was = hu-
man document; over his entire costume
was written the ract that good clothes do
not bring happiness. His sailor hat. his
immaculate little trousers OF duck and his
neatly polished shoes were so obviously
Upsuited TO the average juvenile tempera-
ment that two Urchins paused to extend
their sympathy.
HI, there, Johnny" said one OF them:
tell yer mot her were gOin fishin' an ask
her will she lend yoJ to US TO lean over the
boat an charm the fish"
The boy with the sailor nat made no re-
ply.
''Aw, let him alone" put in the other
urchin- Don't you see what's happened to
him. His parents are tired OF him, an
have dressed him up purity, an stood him
out on the pavement, so he'll get kid
naped."
The subject of their remarks hung his
sailor hat on the fence, took off his collar
and necktie, and, turning to the boys who
had been gIepfuHy admonishing him not
TO spoil his beauty, offered the simple in
quiry:
Want to fight?"
The challenge was promptly accepted,
with the stipulation that each OF the old
residents was to refrain from taking a
hand while the other was engaged with
the stranger. In short time both ths
local boys announced that they had
enough"
Say, you felIer," said one OF them, as
lie wiped the dnss off his sleeve. you're
scrapper, ali right But what makes you
wear that kind of clothes?"
1t saves time. was the answer. Moth
eT and father are movers. They're never
contested e. stay in one part OF town. They
rent different house every three OF four
months. 1t used TO lake two or three
weeks Of giyin and takin' back talk 10 get
acquainted with the boys, so ! got mother
to buy me these clothes She dOesn Z know
what I wanted 'em for, she thinks I'm
gettin' neat. All have to do now when
We move into a new neighbOFhOod is To
put 'en on. They make me look so easy
that it only takes day or two to get
all my fighun tended TO an get acquaint-
ed with the fellers, an have good tiras."
The times., 1897-09-26

II the War Department order to push
the enlistment OF desirable meu for the
Army has any relation to current events,
it may mean that the Administration is on
the eve of adopting, and let US hope of
announcing, vigorous and fearless pa
triotfc American policy. Nobody should
forget that when the situation gets down
to one Of fighting, we are no more Demo
Gratis, Republicans, OF Populists, but just
the same sort of people who officiated at
Saratoga, at Yorktown, a New Orleans,
and at the City of Mexico, and who shook
hands at Anpomattox. In any question
of a just war, Mr.. Mckinley will have
30 hunt sedulously for stronger Ad-
ministration paper than The Times.