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The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21
CHRISTMAS '9S-BOOKs FOR THE LIT
TIE ONES.

Each year as the holiday season ap-
proaches the Chicago Great Western makes
a practice of publishing some attractive
book which is sent out to its patrons as a
Christmas greeting. This year its General
Passenger Agent Mr.. F. H. Lord, has paid
his respects to the very little people, and
has published a series of pretty little books
entitled "Baby Rhymes" "Baby's Boquet"
and "Babys Opera" the last being a col
lection of the old familiar nursery songs
such as "I Saw Three Ships" "Old King
Cole" my Ladys Garden" Ding, Dong
Dell' and others that we all loved so when
we were children. The books are beau
tifully illustrated by Walter Crane and
printed on heavy paper in bright colors. A
copy of any one of the books will be sent
to any one sending 10 cents in stamps or
silver, or 25 cents for the three, to +. H.
Lord, General Passenger Agent of the Chi
cago Great Western Railway, 11S Adams
ST., Chicago, to cover the cost of mailing.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

Pursuant to the will Of the late David f.,
YOungs, l offer at private sale all the real
estate belonging to his estate, as follows:
l. The Home Place" W. hf. OF NV. or.
r. Is, 16O acres. Contains good house, barn
and sheds, outhouses, corrals, wells and
cisterns, wagon scales, three orchards, and
all appurtenances constituting first-class
farm. About 1SO acres plow land IL acres
clover, acres alfalfa, remainder pasture
land, timber land and creek, all well and
conveniently fenced. Price, 5000. Terms,
one-third cash, one-third in two years and
balance on long time. Interest on de-
ferred payments per cent. per annum,
secured by mortgage.
q Also the e. hf. Of NV. or. OF said sec. rs,
80 acres. About 40 acres first-class plOw
land and about 40 acres hay land. Well
and separately fenced Price, $500 Terms
same as above.
g. Also about 1O1 acres of pasture land in
one body, we'll fenced and we'll watered.
being NV or. OF ne; or. fri. and sw: or. Of
ne. or. fri Of said sec. e. and about "a
acres OF the east side Of the NV. or. fri. OF
said sec q. Price $40 per acre. Terms
same as above.
1. Also about 1O1 acres Of good prairie
hay land, being ". M; OF NV. or. fri Of
said sec. ~, and about "a acres Of the west
side OF the g. hf. Of NV. or. fri. of said sec
above.
g. All Of the above described land lying
contiguous and constituting one large ana
complete farm and situated about seven
miles southwest Of Topeka near the Bur,
lingame road, will be sold together for
$4,000, on the same terms already stated.
O. Also AZ acres in se or. Of sec. ?, I. r.
Y; 1S. near Six Mile creek. Mostly first.
class plow land; well fenced. Small house
ana some other improvements. Price 81 ESQ.
Terms same as above.
Fcr further information write or call on
the undersigned at his office, Bank OF To-
peka building, Topeka Kas
CHAS f. SPENCER,
NitNGA
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

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The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

Brights disease, which is the worst form
Of neglected kidney trouble.
Swamp-Root corrects inability to hold
water and promptly overcomes that un-
pleasant necessity Of being compelled to
go often during the day and to get up
many times during the night
The way to be well is to pay attention
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To take Swamp-RoOt when you are
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This prompt, mild and wonderful rem
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To prove its merits you may have a
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about it, both sent absolutely free by
mail
The great discovery, Swamp-Root is
SO remarkably successful that our read
ers are advised to write for free sam
pie bottle, and to kindly mention the
Advocate and News when sending their
addresses to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
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The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21
Hard On Lewelllng and Leedy.

EmporIa Gazette CRepD
Secretary Alger recommends the con-
struction of railroad across Cuba, by
public funds. Well, for heavens sake!
Lewelling and Leedy, with their north
and south polar star schemes, have at
last found respectable company.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

Professional Methods. didn't
Alice get engaged to that plumber He
would propose only few words at a
time and then go away"-ChiCagO Rec
ord.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21
RELIABLE SALESMAN WANTED.

We do not promise great riches, but can
make it an object to the right man to sell
our Lubricatlng Oils and Greases. Address
us at once. The Euclid Oil Company, CleVe-
land, Ohio.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21
CHEAP RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
1S98-99

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets on
December "a, 25, 26 and 81, 1898, and January
J. and q 1899, limited for return January 4,
1893, at rate of one fare for the round trip,
between points within 200 miles distance.
Minimum rate so cents.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets on
December "a, 25, 26 and 81, 1898, and January
/ and 2, 1885, limited for return January A.,
1899, at rate Of one fare for the round trip,
between points within 200 miles distance
Minimum rate so cents.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21
Do You Have Rheumatism or Neuralgia? ?
Are You SIeepIess, Nervous, Irritable ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable

SWAMPROOT Is the Great Remedy for Kidney Bladder and Uric
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cate and News Reader May Have Sample Bottle Sent AbsO
luey Free by Mail.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

CHEAP RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
1S98-99
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
No. IL

going to let you lose yours? That
would be poor return, my boy. Yor
found out the plot; you found Ben Gum
the best deed that ever you did, OF
win do. though you live to ninety. Oh
by Jupiter! and talking of Ben Gum,
why, this is the mischief in person.
Silver!" he cried! Silver! I'll give you
a piece of advice" he continued, as the
cook drew near again; don't you be
In any great hurry after that treas
ure"
why, sir. l do my possible, which
that amt" said Silver. Il can only
asking your pardon. save my life and
the boys by seeking for that treasure,
and you may lay to that"
We'll, Silver" replied the doctor, "ii
that is SO, I'll go one step further; look
OF: tor squalls when you find itl"
Sir" said Silver, las between man
and man. that's too much and too little
What you're after. why you left the
block-house, why you give me that
there chart, l don't know now, do Ii
And yet done your bidding with my
eyes shut, and never a word of hope!
But no, this here's too much. If YOU
won't tell me what you mean plain out,
just say so, and l leave the helni.'
NO" said the doctor, musingIy, I've
no right to say more; it's not my secret,
you see, Silver, or, give you my word,
I'd tell it you. But I'll go as far with
you as dare go, and a step beyond, for
I'll have my wig sorted by the captain,
or I'm mistaken And, first, I'll give
you bit of hope; Silver, if we both
get alive out of this wolf-trap, I'll dc
my best to save you, short of perjury"
Silver's face was radiant. "You
couldn't say more, I'm sure, sir, not
If you was my mother" he cried.
well, that's my first concession"
added the doctor. MY second is a piece
of advice: Keep the boy close beside
you, and when you need help, halloo.
I'm off to seek it for you, and that itself
will show you If speak at random.
Good-by, Jim."
And DIR. Livesey shook hands with
me through the stockade, nodded to
Silver, and set off at brisk pace into
the wood.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17

now resign, by thunder! Electwhom
done with It."
"Silver!" they cried. barbecue for
ever! Barbecue for cap'n!"
$50 that's the toon, is it?" cried the
cook. George, reckon you'll have to
wait another turn, friend. and lucky for
you as I'm not a revengeful man. But
that was never my way. And now,
shipmates, this black spot? Tain't
much good now, Is it? Dicks crossed
his luck and spoiled his Bible, and that's
about all"
It'll do to kiss the book on still, won't
it?" growled Dick, who was evidently
uneasy at the curse he had brought
upon himself.
"a Bible with a bit cut out!" returned
Silver, derlsively. Not it. It don't
bind no more'n ballad-book."
Don't it, thought" cried Dick, with
a sort of joy. well, reckon that's
worth having, too"
Here, Jim-here's a curiosity for
you," said Silver; and he tossed me the
paper.
1t was round about the size of
crown-piece. One side was blank, for
it had been the last leaf; the other con-
tanned a verse or two of Revela ton
these words among the rest, which
struck sharply home upon my mind:
Without are dogs and murderers."
The printed side had been blackened
with wood-ash, which already began TO
nfp an1 coil q "a
blank side had been written with the
same material the one word, "Deposed."
have that curiosity beside me at this
moment; but not trace of writing now
remains beyond a single scratch, such
as a man might make with his thumb
nail.
That was the end of the nights busi-
ness. Soon after, with drink all round,
we hay down to sleep, and the outside
of Silver's vengeance was to put George
Merry up for sentinel, and threaten
him with death II he should prove un-
faithful.
1t was long ere could close an eye,
and Heaven knows I had matter enough
for thought in the man whom had
slain that afternoon, in my own most
perilous position, and, above all, In the
remarkable game that I saw Silver
now engaged upon-keeping the mutt
neers together with one hand, and
grasping, with the other, after every
means, possible and impossible, to
make his peace and save his miserable
life. He himself slept peacefully, and
snored aloud; yet my heart was sore
for him, wicked as he was, to think on
the dark perils that environed, and the
shameful gibbet that awaited him.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
CHAPTER xxx.
THE BLACK SPOT AGAIN.

THE BLACK SPOT AGAIN.
The council of the buccaneers had
lasted some time, when one of them
reentered the house, and with q repeti-
ton of the same salute, which had in
my eyes an ironical air, begged for
moments loan of the torch. Silver
briefly agreed; and this emissary re-
tired again, leaving us together in the
dark.
There's q breeze coming, Jim," said
Silver, who had by this time adopted
quite friendly and familiar tone.
turned to the loop-hole nearest me
and looked out. The embers of the
great fire had so far burned themselves
out and now glowed so low and dusky
that 1 understood why these conspir-
ators desired torch. About half way
down the slope to the stockade they
were collected in a group; one held the
light; another was on his knees in their
midst, and I saw the blade of an open
knife shine in his hand with varying
colors in the moon and torchlight. The
rest were all somewhat STOPPING, as
though watching the maneuvers of this
last. l could just make out that he
had a book as well as a knife in his
hand, and was still wondering how
anything 80 incongruous had come In
their possession, when the kneeling fig
ure rose once more to his feet and the
whole party began to move together to-
ward the house.
Here they come" said /, and re-
turned to my former position, for 1t
seemed beneath my dignity that they
should find me watching them.
"Wel, let 'em come, lad-let 'em
come" said Silver, cheerily. I've still
shot in my locker"
The door opened and The five men,
standing huddled together just inside,
pushed one of their number forward.
In any other circumstances 1t would
have been comical to see his slow adj
vances, hesitating as he set down each
foot, but holding his closed right hand
In front OF him.
"Step up, lad" cried Silver. II won't
eat you. Hand 1t over, lubber. know
the rules, l do; won't hurt a depyta-
tion."
Thus encouraged the buccaneer
stepped forth more briskly and, having
passed something TO Silver, from hand
to hand, slipped yet more smartly back
again to his companions.
The sea cook looked at what had been
given him.
'"The black spot! I thought So" he
observed. where might you have got
the paper? Why, hillo! look here, now;
this amt lucky! You've gone and cut
this out of IL Bible. What FOOLS cut IA
Bible?"
"Ah there" said Morgan-"there.
Wot did I say? No good1l come o. that,
! said"
"Wen, you've about fixed 1t now.
among YOU" continued Silver. You'll
all swing now, l reckon. What soft
headed lubber had n Bible?'
"It was Dick" said one.
"DIcle, was it? Then Dick can get to
prayers" said Silver. Hes seen his
slice Of luck, has Dick. and you may lay
to that"
But here the long man with the yell
low eyes struck in.
"Belay that talk, John Silver" he
said. "This creH has tipped you the
black spot in fun council. as In dooty
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17

George Merry was ut the door, spit
ting and spluttering over some bad
tasted medicine; but at the first word OF
the doctors proposal he swung round
with deep flush and cried: "No!"and
swore.
Silver struck the barrel with his open
hand.
'Si-lence!" he roared, and looked
about him positively like lion. DOC
tor" he went on, in his usual tones,
Il was a-thinking of that, knowing as
how you had fancy for the boy. We're
all humbly grateful for your kindness,
and, as you see, puts faith in you, and
takes the drugs down like that much
grog. And I take it I've found a way
ash suit all. Hawkins, will you give me
your word of honor as q young gentle
man, for young gentleman you are, al
though poor born-your word of honor
not to slip your cable?"
readily gave the pledge required.
Then, DOCTOR" said Silver, you Just
step outside O. that stockade, and once
you're there, I'll bring the boy down
on the inside, and 1 reckon you can yarn
sir, and all our dooties to the squire and
Cap'n Smollett."
The explosion of disapproval, which
nothing but Silver's black looks had
restrained, broke out Immediately the
doctor had left the house. Silver was
roundly accused of playing double-of
trying to make q separate peace for
hfmself-of sacrificing the interests of
his accomplices and victims, and, in one
word, of the identical, exact thing that
he was doing. 1t seemed to me so obvi-
Gus, in this case, that could not i'm
agine how he was to turn their anger.
but he was twice the man the rest were,
and his last nights victory had given
him a huge preponderance on their
minds. He called them all the fools
and dolts you can imagine, said it was
necessary l should talk to the doctor.
futtered the chart in their faces, asked
them if they could afford to break the
treaty the very day they were bound
a-treasure hunting.
"No, by thunderl" he cried, Its US
must break the treaty when the time
comes; and till then I'll CANNON that
doctor, If I have to lie his boots with
brandy"
And then he bade them get the fire
lighted and stalked out upon his
crutch, with his hand on my shoulder,
leaving them In disarray, and silenced
by his volubility. rather than con-
vinced.
''Slow, lad. Slow" he said. They
might round upon us in a twinkle OF
an eye, If we were seen to hurry"
Very deliberately, then, did we ad-
vance across the sand to where the
doctor waited us on the other side OF
the stockade, and as soon as we were
within easy speaking distance Silver
stopped.
You'll make a note of this here, also,
doctor" says he, land the 6oyIl tell
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
p, Besscmer al. T..

Trains depart: No 10 $40 \. NJ No.
II. 5:07 p. N. Butler time
Trains arrive: No. 8, 800 A. NJ; No.
II. 2:55 ?. NJ. Butler time.
No u runs through to Erie and con
meets with W. y. Y. & p. at Huston
Junction for Franklin and Oil City,
and with n Y. L. E. &, w. at Shenan-
90 for all points east. No. II runs
through to Albion and connects with
w. y. Y. & p for Franklin and Oil
City. A B. CROUCH, Agent
DITTSBURG & WESTERN
Railway. Schedule of Pas
s9nger Trains in effect Nov. 2I,
1907. BUTLER TINE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
A Hint to Advertisers.

Murphy-Do yez moind the Dago sign
In the window beyant? O'Brien says 1t
names there's mon inside whot spakes
Frinch.
Flannigan-Thin why don't they put
It in English so livery wan would know?
Town Topics.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17

He-Do you believe in palmistry-
that you can tell anything by the hand?
She-Certainly. Now, for example, IL
/ had a certain kind of ring on GER
tain finger of my left hand, people
would know that was engaged.-Tit-
Bits.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
A Higher Value.

Klondike Bride-And do you think
I am worth my weight in gold, love9
Klondike Bridegroom-Worth your
weight in gold, pet? Why, blame my
eyes, II don't think you're worth your
weight in canned goods!-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
Not DfmcuIt.

I'm writing an article on how to live
on ten dollars n week"
II don't see how you can figure 1t
out"
"Oh, It's much easier to figure 1t out
than to do tn. Y. Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
rrs.rt,p~ PbfIosophy.

Tottie (aged five)| wonder why ba-
bies is always born in de night time.
Lottie (aged seven, little wiser)-
Don't you know? It's cos they wants
TO make sure of findin' their mothers at
home.-Harlem Life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
LIN the Line of ProRreHa.

"Some doctor claims that the stom-
ach can be removed without injury to
the patient"
"Yes? / wish he'd find out how to
remove the snoring apparatus OF some
of the folks who snore."-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
rro BE CONTINUED
Wit AND WISDOM.

-Poet-"Give me word that's syn
onymous with crop" Amateur Farmer
(sadly)-"Failure. World.
-"Are the lawyers making any prog
ress with that will case% One of the
Heirs-"Oh, yes. They've used up about
half the money."-Life.
-Mother-"What would poor man,
ma do without her boy il he went
hway?" Her Boy-"You could whip
Fido when you were cross and just pro-
tend it was me, couldn't you?"-World.
-Hobkins-"My brother bought q
wheel here last week, and you said IL
anything broke you would supply new
part" Dealer-"That's right. Whatdo
you want?" ST want two deltoid mus
cles, a new set of knuckles and knee
Pan."-ife.
Reuben Railfence-"What do you
think about this here thing of givin'
women their rights equal with men?"
Henry Harrow-"Puffectly proper. /
give 'em to my wife. / have that blessed
woman out In the field to work as soon
ms her breakfast work Is done up."-
Puck.
Suppose" suggested the teacher.
t'that you have piece of beefsteak and
cut it into halves, then cut the halves
into quarters, the quarters into eighths,
Ind the eighths into sixteenths, into
what could the sixteenths be cut?"
"IGash," responded Tommy, whose
mother kept a boarding house. And the
! The physician in charge had decided
that an opsrstion should be performed.
f'Do you Shink," asked a relative anx-
lously, That the operation viii do any
xood?" "Well, I should say 1t would" "
replied the doctor, confidently. "And
hen fve?" ''Oh, dear, no; not at all.
Boz It win settle a medical point that
kubeenin dispute for the last so years.
r>Chicago Evening Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17

Train arriving at 5.O7 pm. leaves B. q. depot,
Pittsburg at 31j pm and F. W, Allegheny at 351
p.
For through tickets all points in the wCst north
west or southwest and information regarding routes,
time Of trains, etc. apply 10
A. B. CROUCH, Agent,
r. D. REYNOLDS, SuPt, Butler, Pa.
Foxburg Pa. c. W. BASSETT,
A q p A Allegheny. Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
A Quiet Game.

Tommy-Can we play at keeping
store in here, mamma?
Mamma (who has n headache)-Yes,
but you must be very, very quiet.
Tommy-All right, Wen pretend we
don't advertise.-N. Y. Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
Hoods
easily and thoroughly.
Best after dinner pills.
% cents. All druggists
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Thousands are Trying 1t.

Thousands are Trying 1t.
In order to prove the great merit of
Elv's Cream Balm. the most effective cure
for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre-
pared q generous trial size for 10 cents.
Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BROS, sc Warren St, n. Y City.
suffered from catarrh of the worst Klnd
ever since a boy, and L never hoped for
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do
even that Many acquaintance have used
it with excellent results.-Oscar Ostruln,
45 Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
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, 1898-03-17
Her Complaint.

Mrs. Malone (at the window, watch
ing n flIneral-procession pass)-Bad
luck we're hovin'! Moike has drove thot
hearse fur foive years with niver q
chance to DROVE II fur his own woife.-
Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
Like II, Only Worse,

Talk about trouble! You've never
had four children down with the
measles at once, have your"
mo, Mrs. Cranthy, but we've had IA
boarders this summer."-Judge.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
An unfniIinr sign.

Just look ut that conceited asst"
''How do you know he's n conceited
nss?"
"He has better clothes than have"
Chicago Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
Di.nxreenbIe for All.

Gowper-I don't know how it is, but
wherever / go there Is sure to be some
thing disagreeable.
SticlSin-And wherever you go that's
Just what everybody else says.-Boston
Tronenrinf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
yot Nuch OF m Thinker.

He-I always say what think.
Shelf you don't say any more you
won't strain your voice.-N. Y. Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17

like biliousness, dyspepsia, headache, eorEt
ration, sour stomach, Indigestion are promptly
cured by Hoods Pills. They do their "ork
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
FOR THE EAST.

SUNDAY TRAINS-Leaye Allegheny City for But,
Ter and principal intermediate stations at 7:Z0 and
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
Ladies' Suits, Skirt-Waists and Millinery Dept


Ladies which
Ladies
lin
and Morie
Skirpricesr
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
RAIL s6Ap
WESTEN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION.
WEEK DAYS
WEEK DAYS

SUNDAY TRAINS.-Leave Butler for Allegheny
City and principal intermediate stations at 735
and 500 +. III.
NORTH WEEK DAYS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-03-17
MRS. ]. E. ZIMMERMAN.
GREAT ANNUAL OPENING
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