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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
TIE WAY TO RUN A FARM.

(An old Farmers Talk TO His Boys)
When l was young at farming.
I'd watch the iurnip-tops.
And quickly so 10 wishing
For good. big. rousing crops.
! wished for mammoth pumpkins
All others 10 outweigh:
In short. took to nothing
But wishing all the day.
A solace sweet and soothing
In every wish would lurk.
TIL dreaming speculation
Seemed surer than hard work
I wished my cellar full OF
Potatoes with a will:
wished the sranary groaning
With corn to go to mill
While other farmers wished for
A good supply OF rain,
I thought Il as sound logic
To wish for fruit and grain,
And so | went on wishing,
Contented with my lot.
In autumn no potatoes -
Were boiling in my pot.
l tell you l discovered
That wishing only breeds
Keen disappointment; wishing
Went pull up choking weeds;
1t won't hoe corn in summer,
Or husk It in the fall;
tell you, boys, that wishing
Won't run a farm at all
That winter my potatoes
l had to go and buy
Right from my smiling neighbors,
Who had a good supply
They'd slyly nudge their elbows,
And taught me with laugh,
That labor's wheat that's golden,
And speculation chaff.
learned this goodly lesson
And In my heart il teens
One day of honest labor
Is worth ten years of dreams.
And now in idly wishing,
Ny duty neer l shirk;
But just roll up my shirt-sleeves,
And like a beaver work.
-R. X. Munkittrick, in Golden Days
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

A special request has been sent te
the ladies who reside in the nava.
academy to forego visiting the lower
part of the academy grounds, where
the prisoners are located. In, spite Of
this, several OF the ladies walk In the
neighborhood of the Spanish quarters
One, a little less timid than others
engaged in conversation with Eulate
much to the discontinue of the lat
ter, who appeared restless and uneasy
at the lady's presence. She. not II
the least daunted, approached Eulatf
near enough to cut button from his
coat. Eulate became indignant, but
with the taunt that you got your de-
serts" the lady walked on, triumph
antly bearing her souvenir button
Baltimore Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
TT. W.. TOO Medieval.

The more l think" observed tbs
studious grandee, "about our great na-
tional hero, Don Quixote, the less do
regard him as a true type of Spanish
chivalry."
"Your words are almost heresy," re-
plied another grandee. But why do
you think thus?"
"Wen, for instance, he was defeated
in his gallant attack on the windmill,
and yet, though the windmill was un-
able to write or give It's own version of
? the affair, we have no record that the
immortal Quixote ever celebrated the
victory."-N. Y. World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Touching Devotion.

well, what is it to-day, Eph7 2" said
the proprietor to the 75-year-old pen
sioner about the place who has a con
soling idea that he is general superin-
tendent and yet finds it impossible tc
resist the attractions Of any ctreet pa
rade that may be coming off. Got to
attend a funeral?"
"No, sah," said Eph, who had been
excused to pay the last tribute to sew
eral hundred imaginary relations,
"but my grandmammy was tooken
berry bad dis mornin'."-Detroit Free
Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

4 Dlrcrepnnc cy.

"Wot's fame anyhow!" exclaimed
Flooding Pete, eontemptuously, as he
threw aside the paper. "Dis is de tenth
picture I've seen Of dat man. An no
two of 'em looked alike"
WELL" replied Meandering Mike,
eve gotter grin and bear it. We can't
help it."
mo. But can't help raisin' me voice
In protest when dey don't take half de
trouble about mans picture when he
gifts to be hero as dey do when he's
took fur de rogues' gallery."-Wash-
ington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Much Against Him.

Every thing seems to be against me, "
he said.
No doubt he exaggerated, but there
was certainly good deal against him,
for the CIR Who sat by his side and pill
lowed her mead on his manly breast
weighed not less than $50 pounds
Chicago Post.
The Natural Increase.
Waggles-He expects business to
pick up as soon as the war is over.
Jaggles-What business is he in?
Waggles - Manufacturing bicycles
for one-lepred men.-Judge
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Would he Inconvcnient.

Raynor-Old fellow, l wish my MEM
o. was as good as yours.
Shyne-It wouldn't do at all, old man.
If it were as good as mine you would
remember distinctly that you borrowed
a dollar and half from me six months
ago, and that you haven't paid it yet
Chicnpo Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

to be spent in providing comforts for
| that poor fellow. l am glad the wom-
| an who will be my sons wife has
shown the right spirit"
Tom was silent. He had not thought
much about Puoa Hunau before. The
| fact that his financial difficulties were
| to be removed from his path was all
| that had interested him. Now he saw
the bitterness of the poor natives lot.
To face a slow death on the hateful
| leper island was a hard fate indeed.
| But what could he do?
Suddenly he sprang to his feet. See
Laura he must.
| Mother" he exclaimed, l am going
| to ask Laura to marry me right away.
| Then we can go out to Honolulu right
away, look after the plantation and
| see what can be done for poor Puoa.'
Catching up his hat, he almost ran
| from the house in his eagerness. Fif-
| teen minutes later he was standing at
| the Glenn front door, asking breath
| lessly for Laura.
Laura is upstairs with headache"
| said the small brother who had opened
| the door.
Tom drew card from his pocket
and wrote: won't you see me for
few minutes, dear? l want you to tell
he how to help Puoa."
When Laura came down, and she
made haste to obey her lovers sum-
mons, she found Tom sitting on the
bench under the old tree which had
I. |, &, ho4
! they had quarreled that morning. AS
Laura approached, her white dress
cleaning in the moonlight, Tom went
| TO meet her. Taking her into his arms
impulsively. he said;
Laura, you are the best woman in
the world am not half good enough
for you"
"Why, Toni" said Laura, in surprise.
Toms only reply was a kiss. Re
leasing her, and holding her awayfrom
him so that he could see her face, he
asked, anxiously:
won't you go out to Honolulu with
ne and help me to do what is right
for that poor leper? We will divide
with him"
Laura's face frightened, but she was
too astonished tospeak.
eve must go at once" said this i'm
perious lover. Then he spoke timidly.
You will marry me next week, won't
you, Laura? We can sas from San
Francisco on the next boat"
He waited for the answer.
"Oh, Toni" said Laura, at last, and
there was consent In her voice.-M. L.
n, In st. Louis Republic.
Concrete Meanness.
Mr.. Spinkum-Ah, this reminds me
of the pie my dear mother used to
make.
Mr.. Spinkum-Oh, Alfred, you don't
know how glad 1 am to hear you say
that!
Mr SnfnL1Im-It's so different. You
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Emotion.
Lacked ORIGINALITY,

He-And am I really and truly the
first man you ever Kissed?
she-Why, Of course, you are, stupid.
He-stupidl Why do you call me
that?
she-Because you are not original.
At least dozen men have asked me the
very same question.-Chicago Daily
News
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

Thousands are Trying 1t.
In order to prove the great merit OF
Flv'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 it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St, \. Y. City.
I suffered from catarrh Of the worst Kind
ever since boy, and l never hoped Tor
cure. but Ely's Cream Balm seems 10 do
even that Many acquaintance have aSed
it with excellent results.-Oscar Ostrun,
45 Warren Ave, Chicago III.
Flv's Cream Balm is the acknowledge
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price,
&c cents. At druggists or by mail.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
The nimcuIfr.

"Of course" said Mr.. Corntossel, "a
politician is the servant of his coun-
try"
YES" replied HIS wife, "and that's
where he's got us. He doesn't go
knockin' around from one concern to
another SOS you can stand i'm up an
make i'm give recommend from his
last employer."-WesAtnYtpn star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Wealth on Its Travels.

Miss Ollabrod - There's q clever
sculptress down this way. You ought
TO see what she can make out of but
ter.
Miss Ritchley-Greest-She's a good
one II she can make as much out of 1t
as my pa makes out of oleomargarine.
Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
A. IN Nnnfnrr

Teacher-Can you tell me, Robert,
what it was Commodore Perry said
after he had defeated the British on
axe Erie?
Robert (errand boy at Lacy & Rib
bon's)-Yes, nm; he said: ''Is there
anything else to-day ay?"-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Highly Accomplished.

Does your husband speak more than
one language, Mrs. Parvenue?"
80, yes, he talks war, horse, baseball
and bicycle, one just as well as the 9TH
er"-Detroit Free Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
In ChiclSan n uEu.

Private Jones-I wish they wouldn't
give us quite so much pork.
Private Brownies; I'm beginning
to hate the Yankee pigs as much as the
Spaniards do-Puck
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

II wish had never met her"
"Why?"
81 asked her to write 10 me, and
here's a letter of 40 pages. s."-Chicago
Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

Hoon-Easyton is very courteous to
his wife, isn't he?
Mrs. Hoon-Oh, yes; he treats her
almost as politely as if she were a
total stranper-N Y World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Social Bnrriers.

Caller-Is Mrs. Smith in?
Servant don't know.
Caller-Can you ascertain for me?
Servant-No; that is the house
maids work, and she's out.-Detroit
Journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Cleaned Out.

Jones-For awhile Jones was clean
out of his mind about that girl.
Smith-And now?
Jones-Oh, now, the girl is clean out
of his mind In to Date
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
How He Suffered.

Wanterno-Did you suffer much in
the war?
Knapsack-Yes. Principally with
shooting pains.-N. Y. Evening Jour
nal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Trying the Impossible.

you made a terrible noise last
night. What were you doing-shut-
ting up your store?"
NO; trying to shut up my wife,
Yonkers Statesman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

Ethel-Just look at that beautiful
engagement ring Tom gave me; bu;
it's little small.
Maud-Very pretty, but it was too
large for me.-N. Y. Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
His Poor Memory.

Absent Minded Professor Gn the
bathtub)-Well, well, now 1 have for
gotten what | got in here for
Fliegende Blnetter.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
! A LESSON IN SWIMMING. |
:, How the Bronze-Faced Young Man
+ Was Fooled by a Mite Of a Girl.


~ ES," said the young man with
the rec ncentrado-bro
face and hands-he returned, couple
of days ago, from a two weeks cruise
down the river-"that girl surely did
put it on me pretty hard, and if she
didn't make me feel like 80 dark,
mauve, alloyed cents of the realm, l
never was made to feel that way.
81 met her at one of the family
beaches on brackish water, way down
the river. The morning L hauled my
sloop alongside the pier | met Wash
ington chap ! knew, and he took me
walking down the row of cottages.
The girl was sitting alone on the cot
tage pavilion belonging to her peoples
summer shack, overlooking the river.
The Washington chap introduced me
to her. 1 didn't see 'em exchange any
winks, but I'm going to bruise him up
some, anyhow, the first time I meet
him, on general principles. The girl
was about 10, and just about as demure
one as you ever saw. We worked off
the usual line ot talk, and then, as the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
A neeffnn

There i3 one crop that never falls
In this world OF ours" said Bumpus;
From the seeds of discomfort
We can always raise rumpus."
N. Y. Evening Journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Nnt nrtcn Encountered.

What is an anomaly"
"A bald-headed man who thinks fly
paper is cruel."-Chicago Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29

ron 0onF thirkt- $50 knowingly
lEe3.aHHI- fH. modern youth
Sol... .i4t- /. * slams and then again
It's the straightforward truth.
-Washington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
During the Battle.

Husband-I beg of you don't always
gnash your false teeth!
Wife-And don't you everlastingly
tear your false neutrality-suspicious.
Blaetter.
Emotion.
Ethel-Whatd did George say when he
proposed?
Maud-He said nothing, gasped,
turned deathly pale, and tainted away.
OF course l knew what that meant, SO
when he came to, told him he might
ask papa.
Ethel-And then?
Maud-Poor George tainted away
apain!-Illustrated American.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
BIIiOusneSS

Is caused by torpid iver, which prevents dlges-
,.nn and permits 10 ] To fcrment and put:Iiy IN
r,a stomach Thsl. follow dizziness. headache,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
Concrete Meanness.

Mr.. Spinkum-Ah, this reminds me
of the pie my dear mother used to
make.
Mr.. Spinkum-Oh, Alfred, you don't
know how glad 1 am to hear you say
that!
Mr.. Spinkum-It's SO different, you
know, dear.-Chicago Daily News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
At c. E. MiIIer's

Are you in the market for
good footwear cheap. This
is to be a great month at our
store. Summer shoes and
slippers must go and if you
are needing any call while
the selection is large.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-29
sssss'es
. EaWaii'S EnneXatlon
ALTERED THEIR LOVE STORY.
:7ls.,sJlsl, M !

II AURA, Hawaii is annexed" ex-
claimed Tom Worthington, as
le walked briskly into Laura Glenn :
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

= l. a. L..
had'es Gaining cares Win pia'es' 'S
ONCE.
All kinds OF hay tools and Implement is
~ huht ana 20.
For the finest photographs go 10 W.
K Travis art studio, Delta
George II. Duke, the Hotchkiss bank r
I'd wife were In the city Tuesday.
All kinds OF staple and fancy groceries
at the Delta County Mercantile Co.
Fishing excursiops will soon be The
order NJ the dav The streams are full
Of fish this year.
Miss Arie Lewis has been operated on
PR annendfcitis at the hospital in Salida
a A in now fast corvalescino.
=, ...
,,nd;ss and summer dress poods are in
a ,d nm IN date VIM Matbers.'
\, Ill.,;
-, J,.,;.- :. -
-, c',ss-IS
e -
pp''
The trout in the mountain streams
must be cro"ding the whales very ciose
~ II one is 10 oehe'e Inc e'oiies oo'
fisherman bring back.
Col. Otis T. Stand:sh. one OF the pio
neers OF Delta, is down from Telluride
visiting WIN iriehds ana looking aiteF
b ) ranch interests on Garnet mesa.
Dr.SA Work. Of yandalia. Michigan
is visiting his brother. DIR. A. NJ. Work
and family at the Presbyterian manee
A,o,her brother who is rus,ieatirp In
IN mopn,a;ns ia e,per,ed LATER
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17
.u.,~-S~.A.r.- rSe.s>sss Rss.

II you have friend in the east who
desires to cor,e out here to look at the
country with a view TO locating. you can
SECURE for them a rate Of one fare fos
~ aay round trip ticket from Denver.
Pueblo or Colorado Springs by applying
10 any officer Il the Delta county Hoard
os Trade. n they arc coming to
.tsy you can get them rate q two
thirds 81 enc tare from either VI thcee
poin;s and an emigrant rate On their
household goods to Delta
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

FIRST BAPTIST CHrRcH-Rev. James
II. Messenger pastor. Services at II a.
IN. aud 500 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a.
m.-Dr. A. II. Stockham Supt.-1oung
Peoples meeting s:l5 p. nj. NJ. Conk-
lin, president; Morning. subject
-Spiritual Quickenirg Evening sub
jec,--The Beginning Of Christ.s Work
in Jerusalem"
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17
Horseshoeing, Wagon Work
AND GENERAL REPAIRING.
lind OF supple. sale.
n. L. FO6G, MAIN STREET.
Church Notices.

PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH-Services at
II a. IN. and I:3o p. m. Sunday school at
10 a. m. Junior c. Z. at $50 p. N. \.
z. S. C. Z. at 5:45 p. IN. Prayer and
conference Wednesday evening at 80.
Welcome to all.
A. NJ. woRK Ph. D.. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

J. J. wintou will sell you Pratts Horse
and Cattle Food; Pratts Poultry Food
a guaranteed egg producer.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

The Tongue Creek coal is improving
as depth is gained and now ranks as the
best. Order frCr-. J. J. Wiutou.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17
LOCAL n EWS.

One announcement Of any entertainment 70
which an admission fee Is charged Will Be nsne
N these columns free. Any further announce
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Honest goods and honest prices consti-
tu:e the life Of our business. Prompt
and fair .reatn eut has placed us on q
foundation which none can take from
ur Ter Groceries. All you can use.
CpxkIIy GAUyr
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17
w. n. MARTIN
- Builder Of
Water Wheels for Irrigation,


Nj, Nsrt'n Is rrrrarrd tn pui In Water Nhcsls
In the river far irrigation lutpses's- ai,d WI
guarantee I work of this kind he dos Letter.
a IIr---ed ta him st uo,chsi.s, Colo. " u receive
rrunpt and carrfll .iietitt'n-
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

SPORTS are looking for good results
from Silshy's horse Reward. who rs en-
tered in the Denver races for to morrow.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Hunt & Co. have ordered another car
load Of farm machinery.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

w.R. Travis at his art studio is pre-
pared to take the finest photographs
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Daily delivery of your ostefs Il u
Delta County Mercantile Co.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

ST. Lrsr's EPISCOPAL CHrxcH-Ser.
vices morning and evening. Rev. l.. X.
Dalrymple officiating.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

SURFACE CREEK BAPTIST CHuRcR at
Ecker,-Prcaching service every Sun
dsy at p. m. Sunday School at p.
IN. Rev. James II. Messenger. pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

One GROOM ard 4 room houss. ID
rent. Ipqaire at this once.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

J. J. winton is agent for the Excel
sior laundry. OF Denver.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Smoked meats. salt sides and canned
goods at the Delta County Mercantils
Co.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17
BUSINESS NOTICES.


Tske Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists rciurd the money II ii fails Cure. sc.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

All the beeswax you have and will pay
the highest market price in trade. J. G.
Gale.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Staple and fancy groceries and,tobac-
cos at the Delta County Mercantile Co.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

LIST yees sewe Pesp<sey, - 80
q. q. Ooso1os
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

One gentle fiding or driving horss
cheap. Iu3uire q; this ctice.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

wASTrp-t;isI fos general housework
all summer. at Enquire At this
Office.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

METHODIST CHu as usual
morning aud evening. Every body vel
come.
Jxo. r. woop, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Delta county property listed with me
to trade for Southern fsfma w. II.
Mastin. INpErsSrrESr Office.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Money to loan-A. E. Amsbary. stf.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Try Tongue Creek Coal.
The Delta independent., 1898-06-17

Saddle livery the day night
Tansfer
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-18
A FUsIoNIsT ANSWERED.


The president of the Bimetallic
League of Montana recently addressed
communication to the Helena indie
pendent on the question of fusion of
all parties favoring silver. IF tomor-
row the United States declared war
with Spain, would we not all unite
against that foreign foe?" he asks
Would we ask or care what party
label a fellow soldier preferred? Would
we waste time, energy and newspaper
space in attempts to define this or that
political party?" To these and other
questions the answer mo, a thousand
times, no. is given. These are all di-
rect and important questions, and were,
no doubt, intended to demolish any ar
gument that might be urged against
fusion. AT first blush they seem con-
viLcing, but the independent answers
them most completely, Here are its
answers:
Let US put the questions in another
form. If tomorrow the United States
declared war with Spain, would we at
tack the common enemy under separ-
ate bureaus or divisions, or under one
national organization and one flag?
Would we have President Mckinley as
cmmander-in-c chief of one division of
the forces. or all of them? Would one
division take its orders from General
Miles, another from General Smith and
another from General Jones, or would
all soldiers recognize the authority of
the commanding officer of the United
States army, and stand ready ito do or
die" at his behest? Would we have
three separate war departments to pro-
vide for and direct the divisional forces,
or would all recognize the authority
OF General Alger and implicitly follow
his directiOns2 No, a thousand times no,
to any proposition that would divide
the people Of the United States when
the flag is in danger! There would be
union in fact as well as in name. There
would be but one commander-in-ch chief |
and but one standard to rally around |
The case is not different from that /
presented to the people of the United |
States at this time. All are agreed that |
IN the forthcoming battle of the stand |
ards there should be a union of the BIZ |
hosts to meet the united gold 1
standard party. The question is, how !
can this union be made most effective? |
The contention of the Independent is /
that the battle should be fought in one |
party, under one flag. not by divided !
forces under different captains The |
Democratic party is the only strong ma /
-iOnal organization engaged on the BIZ I
metallic side. 1t made the national |
silver issue. 1t cast OUT from its coun- |
Ellis the goldbug leaders and their fol- |
lowers in the east. and took UP the
gage OF battle for the people. 1t has |
made the financial question paramount