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The Monticellonian., 1899-10-27
SMALL POLITICS.

The recent introduction into the campaign of w. ]. Bryan for the presidential nomination of letter written more than ten years ago to Hon. ]: Sterling Morton, when an applicant for the position of secre- tary of the state board of trans portation, is both puerile and treacherous OH the part of Mr. Morton.
 MT. Bryan was then impecun- ious no doubt and new man in Nebraska affairs, though of suffi- cient prominence to attract atten- ton and man enough to strike out for a livelihood in an humble sphere. ]. Sterling Morton has been territorial Governor of Ne braska, leader in the Democracy of Nebraska, and 1t was natural that in his efforts to earn a liveli- hood by clerical or other work he should endeavor to call to his aid so conspicuous and potent an in fluence as that of Hon. I. Sterling Morton.
 As an applicant for the position of secretary of the state board of transportation he wrote the ex- governor a letter in solicitation of his aid, and very properly so. In this letter he stated that he wanted the place for the money and not the honor there was in it. Al though 1t was not necessary for Mir. Bryan to have so stated, any sensible man would, and does know that there was but little honor in so humble a place. But Mir. Bryan needed the place for the humble salary connected with 1t and he was manly enough to say so to his then conspicuous and in- fluential friend.
 After ten years, when his impe- cunious friend has risen like a Saul among the people and a head tall CT than the Hon. !. Sterling Nor ton among the people with whom they both live, and in the nation, he dug out of his private cores pondenee of more than ten years ago d private letter and presented it to the public for the purpose of belittleing MT. Bryan and ascribing avaricious motives to his candida cy. This is the now noted letter
 Lincoln, Neb. Jan. II, 1899. Hon. Sterling Morton, Nebras-
 ka City, Neb.:
 Dear Friend Your kind letter to Mir. Lease was received and noted. l think it was well re- ceived. The P. $. was judicious, l think. l am grateful to you for your indorsement. Had hesitated to write you because I dislike so- liciting aid. l assure you that 1t Is the money that is in the office, not the honor, that attracts me. If successful in getting it, 1t will tide over my beginning here. With regards to ladies, 1 am yours very truly, w. Bryan.
 MT. Morton is very late bringing out this covert attack on the hon. esty and integrity of Mir. Bryan. He allowed the whole campaign of IS96 to pass without producing this great "bomb shell'' he held in sacred private seclusion, and at time when he was politically op- posed to him, and was supporter of the Palmer and Buckner ticket.
 Mir. Morton may think he is go- ing to make some reputation for himself in this matter to the injury of MT. Bryan, but if it doesn't prove boomerang it will be out of the usual order of such exhibi- bitions of jealousy.
 If Bryan wrote that letter at
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-27
FRIDAY, OCT. 27, 1899.
Es5T%crIa1.

SMALL-Poxis prevailing in sev- eral portions of Arkansas, and unless great precaution Is taken 1t is likely to spread consider ably during the coming year.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-27
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
Ger. 20, 1899.
REV. w. B. GIBSON,
 Monticello, Ark.

REV. w. B. GIBSON.
 Monticello, Ark.
 DEAR BROTHER Yours at hand, yesterday, asking me to be present at your grand rally. l re- gret to say that I have not the time to leave the work now and go so far away; but 1 will come, be- cause l have been asked by you more than once, and 1 feel that really owe you what l can do in this way, to help you in your later years. Hence, look for me Saturday evening.
 Yours truly,
 JAS. A. BOOKER. Rev. Gibson requests us to an- nounce that Rev. Booker will preach at the court house at 3 D.. m. next Sunday for the white peo- pie.
The Monticellonian., 1899-10-27
;. THIRTY-SIX YEARS AGO.

Mr. John $. Seabrook, of this city, is the possessor of an odd and old piece of paper. It is dated October 19. 1863, and is yellow with age. The paper purports to be descriptive list and receipt of slaves hired from B. w. Seabrook, of Drew county, Arkansas. The amount of slaves sold by by MT. Seabrook to MT. ]. D. Latimore was nine. They were three me- chanics; the rest were common laborers. The value of each slave runs from $I,7oo toS2, 500. The amount realized on this sale, or what nine men amounted to was SIS, 5oo.-Pine Bluff Graphic.
 Under the title of Christian Science and the Book of Mrs. Ed dy," Mark Twain contributes to the October "Cosmopolitan" what is the most remarkable magazine article of the month, if not of the year. Twain discloses two phases of himself-the humorist and the keen, farsighted philosopher. He handles the cult bit severely, per haps, but he has his reason for so doing and sets them forth most forcibly. His statement concern ing Mrs. Eddy's book is charac- teristic. Of it he says, "It is the first time since the dawn of Crea- ton that Voice has gone crash ing through space with such pla- cid and complacent confidence and command" :"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
THE FILIPINO CONGRESS.
Description of Its Opening by the
Famous Insurgent Leader,
AEuinaldO.

At last, to the sound of the national
march, the delegates moved in a body
to the door and then back again, dl-
vided, and then Aguinaldo, looking
very undersized and very insignificant,
came marching down, bearing an ivory
stick with gold head and gold cord and
tassels, says Harper's Weekly. Agroup
ot tall, fine-looking generals and one
or two dignitaries in black accom-
panied him, and half surrounded him
as they walked along. Mounting the
chancel steps, Aguinaldo took the mid
die seat behind the table, the acting
secretary of the interior took the place
On his right, and general occupied the
carved chair on his left. Without any
formal calling to order, the secretary
rose and read the list of delegates, and
sat down again. Then Aguinaldo stood
up, and after the feeble yivas had
ceased, took a paper from his pocket,
ard in low voice, without gestures
and without emphasis, and in the hesi-
tating manner of a schoolboy, read his
message in the Tagalog language. Only
once was he interrupted by vivas, and
that was when he alluded to the three
great free nations-England. France,
and Americans worthy models for
imitation. He next read a purported.
translation in Spanish with even more
difficulty, and when he had finished
there was quite round of cheers, pro-
posed and led by the veteran general,
Buencamino. for the president, the re
public, and victorious army, and for
the town of Malolos. Then Aguinaldo
arose and declared the meeting ad-
iourned until it should reassemble pre-
pared to elect officers and to organize
in the regular manner.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
LOUIS PHILIPPE IN EXILE.
When Poor Duke He Wanted to
Marry an American Girl, but
Her Father Objected.

merchant prince was a great man IN
cid Philadelphia-a far greater man
than the master of little school, even
though it were the most select in the
city-even though the teacher were an
exiled French gentleman of royal blood,
duke of Orleans then, King Louis
Philippe in after years.
The story of how the princely school
master courted the charming Abigail,
daughter of Thomas Willing, is re-
lated with new detail in a recent num-
Der of the Ladies' Home Journal.
Dressed in his best, and probably, not
withstanding that he was modest and
sensible young man, little in fear OF an
unfavorable response, the exiled prince
called on the American merchant and
asked him for his daughter. There was,
perhaps, more pride than humility in
tie answer he received:
"Sir, should you ever be restored to
your hereditary position, you will be
too great match for my daughter; II
not, she is too great match for you.
So the poor schoolmaster went away
disappointed, and, although only his
position" and the lady's appear to have
been considered by the hard-hearted
parent, it is probable that if Mistress
Abigail had not agreed with his opinion
she would have made her influence felt.
AS it was, Louis Philippe married
Princess Marie Amelie, daughter OF the
king of Naples, while Abigail Willing, OF
Philadelphia, who might have been
queen of France, became plain Mrs.
Richard Peters.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
THREE FAMOUS STATUES.
But There Is Another in Japan, Not
of stone, Which Represents
Buddha.

The three most famous statues in his
tory are the Colossus of Rhodes, the
Sphinx and the vocal statue Cf Memnou
at Thebes. and of these the last is the
most remarkable, in consequence of its
property of emitting sounds when its
lips were touched by the rays of the ris-
ing sun so that il seemed to greet the
coming day. 1t was originally por-
trait model of King Amenophis Ill, and
was one of pair of statues between 60
and 10 feet high. carved out of single
blocks Of sandstone, and transported
from the guarries to Thebes, whereas
the Sphinx was carved from the living
rock in stu.
OF statues other than stone the most
remarkable is that of Buddha at Nara,
near Eicto, in Japan, which was erected
= ID. 100. 1t is made of bronze and is
50 feet six inches high and more than
IS feet broad across the shoulders. Or
its head are 966 curls, and the image is
surrounded by glory or halo rs feet in
diameter, on which 16 images, each
eight feet long, are cast. Two smaller
images. each 25 feet high, stand in
front cf the larger one. The total
weight of metal in the main figure is
about 45O tons. of which 500 pounds con-
>Ists of gold.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
POLITENESS FOR NOTHING.
The Gallant Action of n Man brings
Only Humiliation mt the Hands
of n Proud Woman.

A stylishly attired woman was seen
walking down Washington street the
other day, attracting considerable at
tention by her fine figure and graceful
carriage. Men turned to glance after
her and women managed to see the
sweep of her skirt and the cut of her
coat behind out of the corners of their
eyes without turning around at all,
habit most women have. At all events
the woman was stunning and a young
III tist, turning to obtain third look al
her, saw to his delight that she dropped
her purse. Hurriedly he ran to where
tie object lay and stopped down to get
IL. At the same instant ragged Italian
woman made a grab at it, says the Chi
cago Chronicle.
The young artist got it and the wom-
an got it, and both were determined to
retain his hold. After some words on
the subject, during which the artist felt
like a fool, he conquered and rushed
frantically down tine street, where tho
stunning woman could still be seen. lie
was breathless when he overlook her.
hut, lifting his hat politely, he said:
Il saw you drop your purse, madam
and take pleasure in returning it to
you" Haughtily the woman looked at
him. Really, sir, you are very kind,
but have my purse" and she extended
toward him a brand new article that
had certainly just been taken from its
paper wrapping. Il changed my money
in this one" she continued, "and threw
the old one away. You may have it If
you like"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
TIE CITIZEN.
LED BY THE BLIND.
A Timid Woman Conducted Across
Crowded Street by Sight
less Man.

"I saw a most remarkable occurrence
On the street the other day. said pro-
fessional man, reports the Cleveland
Plain Dealer, "and il made deep i'm
preston on me. A lady came down Eu-
cid avenue and stopped at the corner
cf Bond street. She evidently wanted
10 cross to the other side of the avenue.
She was not young woman and she did
not look strong. There was quite
iam of vehicles in the street, motor cars,
wagons and bicycles, and she seemed
little timid about risling the passage.
AS she hesitated man came up BOND
street and paused beside her. He was
n well-dressed man and carried heavy
cane, which noticed he used constant
" as if he might be little lame.
"'Sir,' said the lady to him, can 1 ask
YOU to offer me the protection of your
arm in crossing the street|
"She said this in a very sweet and
ladylike way and the man with the
cane touched his hat.
Certainly, madam he replied, and
offered his arm. AS they crossed the
street ! followed close behind them.
The man with the cane was very care
ful. He halted several times, but they
reached the other side without mishap
As the lady let go of his arm she said;
"Thank you, sir, for your courtesy
Gnd protection
"'You are quite welcome, madam, he
replied. But l fear you overvalue my
observation-disclosures l am blind!
"And touching his hat again he
turned and picked his way up the
crowded sidewalk"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
SUNNY SIBERIA.
All of the Land l. Not Bleak and Deso-
late ns Generally Supposed
Vegetation Is LuNuriant.

Thomas G.. Allen, Jr., who, some
years ago made tour of the world
awheel has written an article on The
Boys of Siberia" for St. Nicholas. Mr..
Allen says: "'As dreary and cold as
Siberia is an expression that has come
to be almost proverb. The very name
has always conjured up a scene of desc
lation and perpetual winter, enlivened,
perhaps, by a band of criminal eXiles
plodding along some lonely highway or
practically buried alive in some gloomy
mine pit. In imagination we have even
heard the clanking of prison chains,
the moaning of suffering men, and the
sobs of distressed women. And yet,
however displeasing the picture which
the name of Siberia never fails TO con
vey, its mysterious and melancholy as
sociations have ever exerted strange
fascination. | must confess that have
been no exception to the general rule.
At very early age | developed the de-
sire to visit this mysterious country,
and to discover for myself, if possible,
some OF its terrible hidden secrets.
1T has been my good fortune, on two
recent occasions, TO crafty this way
ward ambition; and from what ] saw
and experienced can assure my youth
fui reader tina: his general gloomy Eo-
ton about the land of snow and eXiles'
is. in the main, incorrect-that there is
another and n very bright side TO the
Siberian picture.
"Not raising the question of the de-
plorable Siberian exile system. | woui,
impress upon the reaGer that Siberia
itself, in its southern portion at least,
is a region where the vegetation Is as
varied and luxuriant, where the birds
warble just as sweetly where the chill
dren play and the people laugh and
sing Just as cheerfully, as in our own
country. In fact, that portion of ST.
IBERIA which is now reached by the new
Trans Siberian railway might very just
ly be called the northern promised land
of milk and honey for in its teeming
soil, genial summer climate, and fab
ulous mineral wealth it is second to
none in the world"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
BE \ Man.

Though YOU may not be a statesman
Standing forth in worldly fame,
You can be an honest voter
Helping onward Just the same:
Gou can heed your conscience speaking
Forth as only conscience can
You can help in worthy causes:
You can be an honest man,
Yes. a noble. manly man
Think not then of fame my brother,
Do the duty found at hand
Christ chose not the rich and famous
But the toilers of the land
Be true and noble workman,
Do your work as best You can,
You can help the world grow better;
You can be humble man,
Yes, a true and lOwly man
On the farm or in the workshop.
In the mine or on the sea,
In the pulpit or the schoolroom,
There is work for you and me;
There is honest manhood needed
In the rear and in the van,
Gou can be a worthy hero;
Gou can be an upright man.
Yes an upright honest man.
a bird on woman's hat is worth a
dozen IN the bush, to the nlilliuer.
There should be more leisure for men
of business and more business for men
of leisure.
a recent fashion note says to the
girls: Paper vests can be bought now
in place of chamois skin. They cost
about quarter as much as the cham
ois, are equally rs warm and less bulky
In Japan, it is said. are now publish
ed three times as many books as in It
ally.
Just the minute YOU think your place
can't be filled just that instant it ought
to be.
A man is never 50 embarrassed as
when he is expected to be sentimental
over the telephone.
Cyrano de Bergerac was wise not to
get married His wife would have had
a snap leading him around by the nose.
The wives of Siamese noblemen cut
their hair so that it sticks straight up
from their heads. The average length
of it is about one and half inches.
1t is seriously proposed in a London
newspaper that a man should take a
wife on the same principle as he en-
cages a horse-fOr three, five or seven
years, renewable at the husbands pleas
ure. The idea was once discussed in
Parliament.
The japanese make water bags of
rice paper which are said to be more
durable, as we'll as less expensive. than
similar articles made of rubber. Be
tween the layers of paper, which is soft
and flexible, resin is used, and the out
side is covered with lacquer.
A Polynesian bridegroom is conspicu-
Gus by his absence during the wedding
festivities. AS soon as negotiations
are opened with the family of his bride,
the young man is sent into the bush, =
and there he is obliged to stay until the
wedding ceremonies are completed
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
Eeafhern for EnSh lon.

Manufacturers of artificial birds buy
directly from the farmers and make up
their stock with no particular regard
for the accurate representation of a
species. Just at present the birds in
fashion for mourning hats are small
black parrots, and there are no such
birds in nature. A fashion is in vogue
to match the costume in the plumage of
the bird trimmings, and manufacturers
Use their best art to supply the demand.
Sooner or later this fashion will be the
means of establishing regular farms for
the production of feathers for millinery
purposes
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
IndigestibIe Stumng.

Jones-The guest of the evening
didn't make much of a dinner did he?
Sharpe-No; but you couldn't expect
him to.
Jones-Why not?
Sharpe-Didn't you hear him say,
when he was making his speech, that
he was "flled with emotion ?"-Ally
Sloper.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05

anu ptISlSlcHCy
CITY or town bred man who has all his life
bumped his back over a desk, living an
unhealthy, sedentary life and failed to take
any care of his health, could not stay on
the back of one of these vicious brutes for
more than three jumps
II takes a whole man to conquer vicious
animal People may talk about intellectual
superiority and refinement and good breed
ing but every man takes off his hat to
physical strength and endurance. While
the man who leads a sedentary life cannot
hope in this respect, to rival these sturdy
men of the plains, they can be sound, Wig
orous, healthy men if they will 1t IS a
matter of care of health while one has 1t,
and the proper measures to restore it when
il is lost. Most diseases begin with some
trouble of the digestive organs or of the
liver. Troubles of this nature starve the
body. because they prevent II from receiv-
ing its proper supply of nourishment. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery gives
man an appetite like cowboys and the
digestion OF an ostrich. Its great work is
upon the stomach, large intestines and liver.
These are the organs Mat nourish a mans
body. This medicine makes them strong,
vigorous and healthy. 1t fills the blood
with the nourishment that builds new,
solid and healthy flesh, muscle and nerves
IT am now enjoying magnificent health, after
having suffered for years with chronic catarrh,
writes Ramon Sanchez, Esq, of Penasco, Taos
Co New Mexico. by the use of your Golden
Medical Discovery have recovered my health,
and am now physically sOnnd man, attending
70 my business and enjoying life"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05

Train arriving at $50 pm. leaves B. o. depot,
Pittsburg at $40 pm and P. & w. Allegheny at $50
p. m , II.
On Saturdays a train, known as the theatre u1alh
ut 720 returning leave Allegheny at lilo p m.
Pullman sleeping cars chicago Express between
Pittsburg and Chicago.
For through tcke 10 all points In the west, north
west or southwest and information regarding routes,
TIME Of trains, etc. apply to
W. r. TURNER, Ticket Agent,
r. b. REYNOLDS, sup't Butler, Pa
Foxburg, Pa C. W. BASSETT,
c. p A. allegheny, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
what II WnnII DO.

The Mck-Shure, an whin tn coun
thry calls you'll find iv'ry Orishmar
springing forrud to tn front.
The Moke-Heavens! And leave Us
entirely without police protection!-
\. Y. Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
to Effort,

Brother Staybolt," said the amiable
Mr.. Gratebar, (which should yon say
was the greatest incentive to effort, the
fear of punishment or the hope Of re-
ward?"
'Well, l should say" said the some
what acid Mr.. Staybolt, "that necessity
was a greater incentive than either."-
n Y Sun
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
Great Discretion.

Younger Sister-Why did you tell Mr..
Callagain how old am?
Elder Sister-You're too young for
that to make any difference. Now, it
would be different if you were to tell
him my age.
"Well I didn't. | only told him you
were ten years older than I ANN.
Y. Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
A Entail DRy,

1t is said that Saturday has been a
fatal day to the royal family of Eng
land for the last lS5 years. Will
liam Ill. Queen Anne, George L.,
George H., George Ill, George ", the
duchess of Kent, the prince consort, the
duke of Clarence, the duke of Albany
and Princess Alice all died on that day.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
Caring for Hindoo Dead.

The Hindoos consider their dead as
sacred and do not allow them to be han
died by alien hands. the nearest male
relative-sor, father or brother-pre-
pering the body for burial, and if there
be none Of these relatives son is
cdopted by the family for the purpose,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
Peter Whitmire,
SONORA. P. O.
For Sale.

House and lot in New Kensington, Pa
The lot is located in a desirable portion
of New Kensington and is 2oxI2S. There
is a well upon the lot containing excel
lent water. The house is small having
but two rooms, but it is substantially
bpilt. The owner desires to sell because
she is an aged widow lady whose family
is dead and who hopes to spend the resi-
of her life with friends and relatives.
The property will be sold for FIVE hun
5ooj dollars. One hundred dollars are
to be paid in cash and time will be given
for payment of the remaining four hun
dred dollars.
For information call on or address,
JOHN J. NoLsHEIM,
Connoquenessing, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
An Exo.nttoaal Nnp.

Dfggs-Simkins certainly has won
derful memory
Biggs-Why do you think so?
Diggs-He never leaves his umbrella
anywhere-N Y. World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
The Intricacies of English.

Monsieur De France-You wind up
re clock to make him go?
English Tutor-EXactly!
Monsieur De France-Zen what for
you wind up re beesiness to make him
stop?-Jewelers' Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
The ONLY Way.

Distracted Papa-Why do you let
that child cry so, Bridget? He's howl
ing all the time.
Bridget-Shure. sir, it's the only way
/ kin kape him still.-N- V. Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-05
Atfuht gtiII na Tsed

Drink has made him absolutely
worthless"
"Oh, don't know"
Don't know? Can you suggest any
use to which he can possibly be eput?"
"Have you ever tried using him for an
alcohol lamp ?"-Chicago Post.