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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
sfw standing before her--Ms1 Ruth

saw standing before her--Ms1 Ruth
cen.
She arose, and moved toward the
door. without a word. He followed
her.
sit down, Mrs. Ardsley" he said IN
a tone Of the deepest respect, apd ad-
dressing her by her new name. as a
matter of course. Il would not have
intruded upon you-believe me-but l
have something OF importance to COM
municatel"
She started. and the faint color
surged into her pallid face. He went
on slowly. transfxing her with his
dark, scintillating eyes.
Yes, 1t is very mportant-gravely
so; and you must prepare yourself for
a fearful shock. Mrs. Ardsley-" He
hesitated.
Lesley sprang forward, her form
Quivering with intense emotion, her
eyes shining, her breath short and
quick. She could scarcely speak, 50
great was her emotion.
Tell me-" she painted; for Heav-
ems sake, tell me. Mr. Ruthven-is-is
It anything about him?"
He bowed, with grave look upon
his dark face.
John Ardsley has been heard from. "
he said slowly; his whereabouts has
been discovered at last.
/ Thank Heaven!'
! The words burst like wall from
} Lesley's white lips. "Oh, thank Heav-
/ EN-" she repeated, wildly. even
though he is false to me! Better false
to me than that ne is dead, or per-
chance suffering! Tell me-tell me all.
l implore you!"
| Max Ruthven stood amazed. Never
before In all his sordid selfish life
| had he encountered love like this, self
| abnegating. caring for naught save the
welfare of the loved one Black
hearted villain as he was, he paused,
overcome. in the presence OF this girls
unselfsh devotion.
He is not false to you!" Ruthven
said, in a low tone; mot false to you
| ror-he is dead, Listen, Lesley Do
not look like that. Do you hear what
/ am saying? He was drowned in the
river, not far from the spot where he
saved you-where your horse ran away
with you that day-you remember
and-and his body was washed ashore
this morning"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09

ellyn's got awfully nice furniture and
photographs. and" Master Waller
slapped his knee suddenly. Il remem-
Der now where I've seen your face be-
fore, Mr.. Bradley. Only without the
short beard.
Come outside" said Bradley. and
tell me-
They made their way through the
crowd and reached the exit. Bradley
held his breath. and bent to hear the
the small boys reply.
"On her dressing table," whispered
Master Waller. confdentally. "in the
beautifullest frame you ever saw, and
Where are you going?"
Back to Miss Llewellyn," cried
Bradley
We'll. but" said Master Waller,
protestingiy, wait for me-"
Bradley did not obey the young man.
He strobe across the lawn, past the
band, which was playing a quick
march that was not quick enough to
keep pace with him. Before Master
Waller found the two there had been
swift exchange of low sentences that
| altered their views of the world. and
made them both think of II as a place
where happiness is to be found.
| And why did you refuse me before,
dear?"
Because all my people pressed me
to accept you," said Miss Llewellyn.
The excuse OF very obstinate
young woman"
Why did you-why did you not ask
me again?" she demanded.
Because" said Bradley, 'it was just
then that your father came into that
money"
THE excuse OF very independent
man. said Miss Llewellyn, touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested on the round table When
when is it that you leave for South
American"
Not until you tell me to go, dear"
he said, promptly.
Here, 1 say" cried Master Waller,
arriving after some difficulty. You
two! Don't lose sight of me, mind.
Miss Llewellyn, have / been good
boy?"
I've great mind to kiss you, Ken
neth," she said.
! Rather have some more lemonade"
/ "As Kenneth declines your sugges-
ton" said Bradley, signalling to
waiter, may / venture to submit my.
| self"
Hush" said Miss Llewellyn.-Wo-
man at Home.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
Better or Single Than Married.

The woman who proudly declares
that she can not even hem a pocket
handkerchief, never made up a bed In
her life, and adds with a simper that
she's been in society ever since she
was 15," should not marry. And
there are others.
The woman who would rather nurse
pug dog than baby.
The woman who thinks she can get
$1,000 worth Of style out of $1,000 SAL
ary.
The woman who wants to refurnish
her house every spring.
The woman who buys for the mere
pleasure of buying.
The woman who thinks that men
are angels and demigods.
The woman who dees not know how
many cents, halves, quarters, dimes
and nickels there are in dollar.
The woman who would rather die
than wear bonnet two seasons old.
The woman whe thinks that the
cook and the nurse can keep house.
The woman who thinks 1t is cheap
er to buy bread than 70 make II.
The woman who buys bric-a-brac
for the parlor and borrows kitchen
utensils from her neighbors.
The woman who wants things just
because other women" have them.
The woman who thinks that she 10
an ornament to her sex II she Wins Q
progressive euchre prize
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09

on the woman's wrist and stood Ike
a statue before her; in his dark, pa
thetic eyes the shadow OF the great
sorrow which had darkened and laid
waste his whole existence.
ITO have life killed in one. for a
woman's sake!" he muttered, savagely,
ignoring the presence Of Lurline.
She spoke at last.
Listen, Norris Dudley" she cried,
coldly. Your Viva is dead. saw
some one who told me that he came
across her in Paris. at the morgue-'
Maddened, desperate, not knowing
what he did. the man sprang forward
and gripped her white throat in his
strong fingers He forgot that she was
a woman, and that the act was brutal;
he only remembered that il was she
who had wrought the ruin of the one
that he had loved-his little tender, il
nocent iower-his wife. That she had
fastened herself upon Viva Dhd-
leys life as the wasp fastens
1pon its quiver,ng victim and
trains It's life blood, drop by
drop; that 70 Lurline Chadwicke he
was indebted for ali the agony and
desolauon of his life; his siShonored
hearth, his deserted home; ali the mis-
cry which for years he had endured
unsupported by the world.
And he could have killed her as she
stood there before him, and felt that
he did no murder in removing from
the world this pretty, painted snake
who lay in wait TO sting unsuspecting
innocence.
She reeled unsteadily in the grasp Of
his strong hands, and then he recol-
lected her sex, and that she was weak,
and he released his hold upon her.
"One cannot kill such as you" he
cried, because you are women.
Though you slay innocence and murder
purity in the hearts of others Of your
sex. because you are women, men can
not strangle the lives from your bod
les. It is better to leave you in the
hands of God. The day OF retribution
will surely come, and you cannot es-
cape it."
He turned away and left the room
and the house.
Mrs. ChadwiclIe sank into a scat,
pallid and gasping. After a time the
old light came back. to her beautiful
eyes, and the color TO her delicate
cheeks. She poured out wineglassful
of brandy, and drank 1t every drop.
"Hal ha," she laughed, derisively.
you think 10 intimidate me, Morris
Dudley. I'll be even with you yet, if 1t
costs me nv lifei"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
Troubles of the Chinese emperor.

The Emperor of China is very
highly educated man, and he is eanec-
tally learned in the maxinns Of Con-
fueias, on which all Chinese rules Of
morals, philosophy and jurisprudence
are based Ten years ago he under.
took to study tho British language. and
an American missionary was invited
to become his teacher, but he was
warned that he must always bring
some one with him, for NO man 10 ever
allowed to see the Son Of Heaven sdone.
The Emperor is very skilful With the
bow, and of late years he has prao-
ticsd a great deal with the rife. Like
his fellow sovsreigns of Europe, the
Emperor has anything but an easy life
of It. When Ii Hung Chang returned
to Pekin after his travels round the
world, the Emperor hear, him read his
report OF all that had occurred to him
through one long night
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
Dog Fired the Gun.

doc" Davis, a farmer, living three
miles from Nicholasville, N. Y, was
loading an old-fashioned muzzle load
ing gun, when it was accidentally dis
charged, perhaps fatally woundina
him. The load tore of three fingers
and then penetrated the face and head.
The stock Of the gun rested on the
ground, and it seems that Davis dog,
which sat by scratching himself, struck
the hammer with his foot and caused
the explosion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09

she was going to John Ardsley's grave,
she reached the spot at last. Dark,
and gloomy. and stormy as the night
Vas, the girl felt no terror. She paus-
ed beside tie low. slim mound. with
The red c,od piled high above il. and
sank upon her knees upon the cold
ground.
Suddenly she lifted her eyes and q
wild shrek burst from her trembling
lips. There before her peering at her,
by the dim light made by riff in the
dark clouds above was the dead white
face Of John Ardsley.
To VE CONTINUED.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
A Gigantic Task.

Herr Schultze of the Berlin Academy
Of Sciences, has taken upon himself
The formidable task Of preparing a
work describing all animals that exist
now or have existed within historical
times. The Academy allows him $1,000
to cover the expenses OF his undertake
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
Bovls for Curious Stamps.

Pretty bowls of the popular Dresden
DR. satiny Belleek are kept on writing
desks or library table to hold the curl
pus stamps, monograms or letterheads
slipped from the daily correspondence.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
Hoods
fasily and thoroughly. NsA
Best after dinner pills. Se
25 cents. All druggists.
Prenared by c. l. Hood s. Co, Lowell, Mass.
H. p;,I tc taL la with Hnad's S1rga Dlrilla.


Thousands are Trying 1t.
In order to prove the great merit OF
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre-
pared a generous trial size for 10 cents.
Get il of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BROS, 56 Warren St, n. I. City.
Isueero1 from catarrh Of the worst Kind
ever since q boy, and never hoped for
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems 10 dc
even that. Many acquaintance hay used
it with excellent results s--Oscar Ostru1n'
45 Warren Ave, Chicago, III.
Elv's Cream Balm is the acknowledge
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price,
SO cents. At druggists or by mail.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
A Polyslst Dirt shovelsr.

w. S. McClelland, who shovels dirt
for the Panhandle Railroad Company
tor s1.25 a day, speaks eight languages
and holds diplomas from the College
De France and the University Of Ma
dYid
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
Oil MEAL
GOOD FArM TOE Sale.

The Ford fam in Donegal twp., near
M'lerstown IS for sale II contains
about $50 acres, is well watered and IN
good condition For terms inquire
his Office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
A Queer Sign.

Hunters are securing the woods and
fields OF Ohio for woodcock, and on
every hand signs read, mo hunting
allowed on this farm" On one farm
near Delphos they have been surprised
TO find the following posted: Take
Notice-Hunters welcome, and when
the bell rings, come to dinner" On
his letter heads the owner has the fol-
lowing: Capt. Ira Stout. Farmer by
occupation, dealer in this worlds
goods only. Having no use for the b.
Bile gods. ghosts or the devil"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
G.. SELIGMAN G. SON,
TAIL0RS,

If you want good and reliable
cleaning Or dycing done, there is
Just one place in town where you
can get it, ard thar is at
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09
E.iverHlIs

like biuousness, dyspepsia, headache, coI- u
patton, sour stomach, indigestion are promptly
cured oy hoods Pills. They do their Work
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-09

Miss wigglesworth thinks she's
eligible TO the 0rdor Of the Crown
She's sure she can trace her lineage
back to one Of the Ensllrh soYereiEns."
How far has she got?"
She told me yesterday she had
struck bar sinister"
Il guess that's right. l knew her
great grandfather was bartender"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Trans-M Mississippi Exposition Oma- ha, Neb.. June to November l. 1898. From June l to October b the Iron Mountain Ky. will sell tickets to Omaha and return, good for return thitrty days from date of sale for $25.40. In addition to the above we will also sell tickets to Omaha and return with final limit of November 15, 1898 for $30 30. H. E. MlzEII..
 Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Galveston Texas and return, Aug. 10th. On Aug 10th the Iron Noun tain will sell tickets, Little Rock to Galveston Texas and return at the exceeding low rate of $6.00. Tickets on sale Aug. 10th. Good returning , days from date of sale. Pine Bluff ians can buy to Little Rock and re- turn for $2. 9 and rebuy there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
THREE PERSONS DEAD
 AND MANY INJURED.
Fire In Chicago notel Cut or All
 Escape and the Guests Had to
J Jump For Their Lives.

Chicago, Aug. 2.--Guests of the Der. wyn hotel, 148 North State street. were aroused at yesterday morning to ind the hostlery on fire. Sorapidly did the blaze spread that men and women found themselves cut off from escape from the stairs. Three lives were lost and number of others were maimed and bruised in jumping from high win dows to the pavement.
 The dead are:
 William Siderman, aged 23. jumped from an upper floor and died from his injuries.
 Two unknown, found on the fifth floor, burned beyond recognition.
 When the fire was discovered it was burning fercely on lower floor.
 Pedestrians raised cry of warning which aroused the guests, and they ap. peared at the upper windows of the ho- tel h their night attire. Below them roared the fire with gradually increas. ing fury and clouds of smoke made un. certain the extent of the flames.
 One of the guests on the second floor swung himself out upon the ledge of the window, peering at the menacing flames for moment and then deliberately jumped to the sidewalk. He fell into the gutter helpless. A number of oth- CTS followed. Siederman jumped from the fifth floor and was killed.
 Several were rescued miraculously.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Grand Encampment Knights of Pythias, Aug. 22nd to 29th. Su- preme Grand Lodge Session, Aug. 30th to Sept. 10th, Indianapolis, Ind For this occasion the Iron Noun tain By. will sell round trip tickets at fare of $14.G0. Dates of sale Aug. 19, 20 and 2I Limit by extension, Sept. 10th.
 H. B, Mizell Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
nlection In Alabama.

Birmingham, Aug. 2-An election was held in Alabama yesterday to elect a governor and all state officers, includ- ing members of the supreme court, for members of the general assembly and half the senate and for county officers i'll various counties. The Populists have men at the polls here to keep tally on the number of votes casE, as they say, to detect frauds if any are committed by the Democrats.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Baptist Womans Association Warren, Ark. Aug. 18th to 24th. The Iron Mountain Ky. will sell tickets to Warren and return at one and one-t third fare or the certificate plan Limit Aug. 27th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Fonr Rows Drowned.

Paducah, Ky, Aug. 2-Jesse John son, Fred Johnson, James Stewart and Luther Stewart, ranging in ages from 13 to !9, were drowned while bathing in the riverabove this city. One boy got beyond his depth and the others went to his rescue. All were caught in the swift current and went down.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

National Encampment G. A. R., Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 5-l0. Cor this occasion the Iron Mountain Rv. will sell tickets to Cincinnati and return Tor the exceeding tow rate of $Si5.335. 8 Date of sale Sept. ?. 3 and 4. Limit for return Oct. 2nd by extension. Open to all.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Chicago, Ang. 9.-Ten young people were seriously injured Sunday by the oyerturning of a tallyho at the foot of the Ogden Avenue yiaduct Fifteen persons were riding i'll the vehicle bound for days outing at Riverside. While crossing the viaduct at Odgen Avenue the horses became unmanageable and rushed down the steep incline bringing up against the eurbing. The bus was smashed to pieces.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
ST. LOUIS IRON MOUNTA IN & 80.
CHEAP RATES.

Hot Springs, Aug. 2nd to 9th. Grand Lodge Meeting ofColored Odd Fellows. For this occasion the Iron Mountain will sell tickets to Hot Springs and return at one and one. third fare on the certificate plan Limit Aug. 18th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Grand Excu rsion to Hot Springs, given by the colored Odd Fellows of Pine Bluff and Little Rock. Fare for the round trip only $20O. Train leaves Aug. 4th at Sa. m. returning, leaves Hot Springs at midnight Aug.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

National meet League of American Wheelmen, Indianapolis, Ind, Aug 9-13, For this occasion the ro4 Mountain Ky. will on Aug. : and sell round trip tickets at fare of $I6. 55. Limit good leaving Indianapolis up to and including Aug. 15.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Biennial Session Grand Lodge A. 0. U. ". Aug l6th. Little Rock !. Ark. Iron Mountain will sell tickets to Little Rock and return at one and one-third fare on nthe certificate plan. Limit Aug. 10th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Charged With LYnchIng.

Center, Tex, Aug. 2,-The grandjury has indicted Barto Hughes, Henry Hughes, Andrew Dillon and Ardis Page for the lynching of Joe Shields, which occurred near here in 1892 The men are in jail. Three members of the same mob are serving life sentences.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

Annual Corrival colored people. Hot Springs Aug. 24 to 30, The Iron mountain railway will on Aug z3o F .26 and 2S sell tickets to Hot Springs and return at one fare $3.69 for the round trip. Limited to Sept. 1st for
 urn. Rate open to all.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Killed By a Switch Engine.

Palestine. Tex, Aug 2.-Bill Love, boy, was run over by switch engine here and so badly hurt that he died.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Fight Oyer Politics.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 9.-A special to The Advertiser from Opelika says in a fight over politics in Chambers county Saturday night two prominent white men and four negroes were shot and several others narrowly escaped simi- ln fn Ia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Democrats Gathering.

Galveston, Aug. 2.-Democrats are gathering here for the state convention. Already the hotels present a lively ap. pearance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Drowned While BA.A ing.

Midlothian, Tex, Aug, 2-Leo Le- polls was drowned here Sunday while in bathing. He was a stranger here. He worked as a section hand on the Santa Fe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Negro Found Dead.

Kaufman, Tex, Aug. 2-Charley Jackson, negro, was found dead Sun day morning near here. It is supposed he was killed by whitecaps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Firelnan Killed.

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug IA Southern Pa- cific train was wrecked near Benson, A. T., and the fireman was killed and the engineer badly hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Julv Snow In Nebraska.

Lincoln, Aug, 2. An unusual cold spell prevailed ill Nebraska Sunday. At Kimball snow fell for few minutes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Five Persons Drowned.

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Fiye persons at tending the picnic of the Chicago Cloak. makers union at Columbia park Sunday, were drowned in the Desplaines river.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
New Baptist Church Dedicated.

Plano, Tex, Aug. 2.-The new Bap- tist church here was dedicated Sunday with imposing ceremonies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Quiet at Montgonl cry.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 2-The elec- tion here was very quiet. Complete Democratic victory over the state is as- sured
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
shaw to Hang FrIday.

Cleburne, Tex, Aug 9-AIl is in readiness for the execution of Stokes Shaw here next Friday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
GIn DestroYed by FIre.

Crockett, Tex, Aug. s-The gin of ". B. Wall, near here was destroyed by fire. Loss. $. 300.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
FIFTY DAYS

i.eatment i'll our 50 cent box of Toxicola Tablets. Dissolve 0ne tablet in q little water over night, and make } doses of it the next day. Do this every day. If you do not receive $10 worth of benefit from one box come and get your money back. At all Druggists
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02

II. B, Mizell, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-02
Ten Persons Injured.

al were rescued miraculously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
CRISIS is NEAR.
Congress Is WRrIike While the EX-
ecutive Is in Peaceful Mood.


ecutive Is ina Peaceful Mood.
Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, March 29-Congress and
the Cabinet divided attention to-day on the
Spanish situation. In Congress the feeling
which began to take form after the Presi-
dents conservative and pacific message on
the Maine report was submitted yesterday
found open expression to-day in resolutions
proposing to declare war, recognition of the
independence of Cuba, armed Intervention
and other decisive and warlike steps against
Spain. and in conferences of Republicans
having for their object the overruling of
the speaker if necessary to get prompt
action.
Both on the floor, in the cloakrooms. in
the lobbies and in the corridors there was
little else discussed than the Cuban situa-
tion and the marine disaster. Every senator
and member was furnished with copy of
the testimony sent to Congress yesterday,
and every person who could procure a copy
read the printed pages. Every group of
senators in the cloakroom talked of Cuba.
Constant and continual conferences were
held, and all recognized the seriousness of
the situation. On the House side it was ap-
parent that the Republican majority could
no longer be controlled by what is known
as the conservative element, led by the
speaker. Groups of members in state of
excitement were to be seen on every hand.
In each cloakroom there were members
listening eagerly while portions of the
Maine testimony were read. Members of
the committee on foreign affairs grouped
together and discussed plans and possible
. future proceedings. 1t was generally
knowledged that a serious condition had
@se
was the opinion of some of the conservative
members that in a day or two the feeling
would subside and members would not be so
agitated. Much depends on the next few
days. That Congress will not long remain
inactive if some decided action IS not taken
by the administration is certain 1t is also
true that the talk of an armistice caused
a great deal of ill-feeling. The House to-
day proceeded TO do business without out
break or without dramatic Incident but no
such quiet can be promised tomorrow when
the naval bill is being considered The day
closed with prospect that the committees
to which were referred the Maine corre-
spondence will act soon, possibly before the
end of the week.
The Cabinet meeting to-day developed
nothing new. The President remains stead
fast in his convictions as TO what is his
duty. and adverse criticism. which it is as
serted is mainly due to misinformation as to
the situation or ignorance of the Presidents
purposes, will not be permitted to swerve
him in the least degree from the course he
has planned. AS already stated in the Asso-
ciated Press the President some days ago
made peremptory demand on Spain to put
an end Immediately to hostilities in Cuba.
to release the reconcentrados and TO permit
them to return to their homes and resume
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