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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
M'NIURPHY'S FLATS.
SEVERAL OF The TENANTS ENGAGE
IN A LIVELY BATTLE.
The Janftor Tells the Grocer How
Mrs O'suilIvan. sIrs. Torrin2to
and the Countess DivIto Settled =
Dispute With Honor. Even.

The Janftor Tells the Grocer How
Mrs O'suiIIvan. sIrs. Torrinston
and the Countcss DivIto settled .
Dispute With Honors Even.
copyright. 1901. by c. D. Lewisl
The janitor OF McMurphy's Oats. az
eompanIed by his asthma. looked bro
ken hearted as he entered tie German
grocery. and lie was sosr0wfully re-
garding the sign OF Two of These For
Nickel' when the grocer finished sell
Ing dozen elothespins to lame wo-
man and approached and Queried:
'Vhell. Mr.. Sprocket. how she vhGs
now:"
my asthma? I'm still chuck full OF
1t. but I'm not complaining. 1t saved
me from carrying in a ton of coal yes
terday, and it's a tiptop good excuse
for not keeping the halls clean. You
can't ask janitor who Is wind broken
to peril his life, can you, Mr.. Wasser-
man.
81 don't pellet SO. II we don't haf
some wind, we vhas no good Und
how vhas dose tenants NIT der fiat?"
They'll b, the death Of me In an
other week. You know / was telling
you about the last three families to
move in-the Irishman, the dago and
the colored man7 Well, they are still
making 1t rocky for each other, and 1
shouldn't be bit surprised to go home
now and find three or four corpses ly-
Ing around loose. McMurphy came
around last night and took a look at
the goats, chickens, pigs. push carts
and children In the halls, and what do
you think he said to mer'
"He shumps oop und down und
swears," ventured the grocer.
Nothing of the sort. He.smiled and
rubbed his hands and said that IL he
had at last succeeded In creating happy
homes for three or four families he
was prouder than the jawbone of an
ass. told him Of the rows and rue
tions. but he said that life was only
span and to let 'em enjoy themselves
while they could. Mrs. Timothy O'Sul-
Ivan and Mrs. Gawge de Koven Tor
rington laid down the law to me the
nrst day they moved in, but Mrs.
Divito waited till the next morning.
Then. after some one had dropped
washboard on her head from the upper
hall. she ruAg 10 bells for me and got
me up to the second floor. She was
pacing up and down the hall with her
arms folded and her nose to the cell
ing. and she called out to me:
"'Janitor. looka at me!
"T'm a-looklng,' said I.
"'Behold de Countess Divito an falla
on your kneesy
"I'm not ON the kneel' said l, but
I'll take or my hat and say howdy do
and ask what's on your mind
81 reech womans; great ladee,' she
went on as she kept up the promenade.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
Natural nIsndynnfnaes.

Taking into consideration the things
Sharp has had to contend against. I
think his success rs lawyer has been
remarkable"
why. what did be ever have to con-
tend agninstT
Everything. He came OF n wealthy
family. Tie didn't have TO work his
way through college. He never studied
by the light OF pine torch. never had
to drive drny. never walked six miles
10 school and wasn't compelled to bor-
row his books. lie had every possible
facility. and yet he hos done well from
.he very start."-Chfc4gu T1bupg.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
The Young Lobster.

From the eggs Of the lobster are
hatched creatures not In the least re-
sembling their parents-little fellows
that swim with featherllke locomotive
organs near the surface Of the water.
At the end of six weeks they develop
legs, unless. as Is highly probable. they
have previously been devoured by fish
es or other enemies, becoming thereup'
on small Holsters Of familiar shape.
Having reached this stage OF growth.
the young Holsters become walking AMI
mails, and, sinking to the bottom, imme'
diately seek hiding places to protect
them from their foes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
An Easy Numfsmatist.

Mrs. Goodart-You seem to have some
education. Perhaps you were once a
professional man?
Howard Hasher-Lady. I'm n numis-
matist by profession.
Mrs. Coodart-A numismatistf
Howard Hasher-Yes. lady. q collect
or OF rare coins. Amy cid coin 10 rare
TO ms.-Philadelpbls Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
Meant what He snid.

'Uh, there goes Nell Gaddington with
her fiance," said old Mr.. Grumpleson.
Father" exclaimed Gladys, who Is
q graduate of Smith, won't you ever
give up the habit Of butchering our Ian
guage7 You mean feeonsay%
"No, don't mean feeonsay, nutherl
Amt she goin to marry the blame fool
for his money T-Chicago Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
NY MORTALITY.

'Tis writ, Mortal. thy life 10 but span4s
And yet feel that air and earth and pAU
Are ever mine, even fors7srmcys
That and mime can neves, never die
And Jet know. how well, bow veil Anow,
That In the future somewhere hidden Les
A day, the day Of days. which has for mo
moment supssms, when shall close my eye
To open them on this ny world 70 mosv,
When friends will fold my hsnd1 upon my breaa
And sadly say. Dear soul, her work Ii done
Let Us now lay her gently TO her rest"
epring,ime With bud and bloom VIII ccus and
70;
The busy world will still rush msdly on;
Tie earth and air and sky will Be Tor those
Who Will not know that have come and gegA
DIR. Grace Pschham Murray in Harpos's naEaf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
Gould Ne Done.

you wish to sit for dozen front
view photographs, you sayfs
''Oi do. An, sayp
"Weli."
Cant yez fix the pictures some way
30 the "trip in the back of me coaA
won't show wfs-IndiannpoI Sun.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01
L,rns.nt rerr,bI.

''Well, Ethel said the caller, "whaf
are you to DO when you get big Like
your mammaY
"Oh," replied Ethel II suppose III
have to put my teeth In glass OF wa
ter and paint my face toop-Philadel-
phia Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01

hO" our rEheAos NFo"e chs
That's mean"
whats the mattef7s
"Mayme's going to get married, and
I haven't paid for her graduating pres
snt yet"-Detroit Free Press.
MY MORTALITY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-08-01

If you want to find out how great
man IN. ask him: II you would nsccr-
tain how great he isn't. ask his neigh
bors. Chicago News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
Cxoker,s English Home.

Richard Croller is negotiating for the purchase of the Ham estate of ITO acres adjoining his Moat house prop erty and extending fgom Letcombe to the outskirts of Vantage, says a Vantage cores spondent of the New York World. The Ham estate has a fine manor house 300 years old upon it and two water mills. MT. Croker is not likely to get this property under $60,- GOO. He has rushed the worlI on his new artificial lake so rapidly that it has emptied, owing to the hurried con struction. The handsome electric pow CT station for Moat house and the sta bles has been finished. The work is be- ing supervised by MT. Usher, who has remained at Moat house this year. MT. Croker is also about buying another stud farm, called Challow Hill, about three miles from Moat house to pro- vide accommodations for his increa sing stock of hrcod mares and foals.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
Closing

chester," will be seen tomorrow even
 ing at Polls. The play deals with the historical battle of Winchester, Va,
 back i'll '63, and tells q story full of love and patriotism. The Greenwall Theatrical Circuit company of New
 York are the promoters of the, enter prise and it is said that it's production is the most gigantic ever attempt ed in mounting war play. The pan oramic and electrical effects, coupled with the introduction of horses intro duced in the charges and races woven in the story of the drama, is said to contain enough thrills to carry half a dozen plays. Prominent in the cast of the production are John J. Farrell, Marguerite May, Frank Sheridan, Will jam Fl. Stuart, Harry English, Julia Bachelder, Stanley Jessup, Clint Ford, Mart Kelsey, Margaret Lee, Chas Chappell and others Seats went on sale this morning at 9. 8, 50 and 75c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
NO 2 at 2 cents yard from 5 Nos. 7 and 9 at 4 cents a yard from 70 No I2, I6, % and 70 at 9 cents a yard from 25

9 dozen Ladies' Muslin Night Robes, tucked and hemstitched yoke, also em- broidered, cut full and large, 75c gar ment, at 39c.
 A gross of Buttermilk Soap, 3 cakes in box, 5c box, from 10c..
 Children's seamless fast black cot ton hosiery, all sizes, 5 to 915, at Dc a pair, mfgs price, 15c.
 Ladies' fast black seamless cotton hose, at ' cents a pair, mfgs price 15c, pairs for 25c.
 Ladies' fancy seamless boot pattern hose, fast black foot, Sc pair, mfgs price 15c
 Ladies' heavy lot jersey winter un- derwear, common and extra sizes, 19c, the garment. mfgs price, 33c. Ladies lace trimmed and embrofd- cred collars. 5c each or 6 for 25c, mfgs price, 15c to 25c each.
 Mems cotton half hose % a pair, mfgs price. 10c.
 Mems fancy cotton half hose. Sc a pair, mfgs price, 19c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

Mems heavy wool and merino half hose, 12 1-2c a pair, mfgs price, 25c.
 4,5OO yards of handsome Hamburg Elging, 31a to inches wide, manufac- turer's price 20c to soc; our price DC, 7c and Sc a yard.
 30 handsome oxidized and gilt bag tops, 39c each, mfgs price, $1.oO.
 Shell side combs, pompadour and back combs, 10c each, mfgs price, 25c.
 20 dozen ladies' silk ties, mfgs price 75c to $1.50, ou price, 10c each.
 800 pieces link and bar cuff buttons, mfgs price, soc. our price, Sc.
 100 pieces full standard shirting prints, 334c, from 5c.
 10 dozen children's cotton drawers, mfgs price, 15c, our price, 7c pair
 9 dozen ladies' corsets in pink, light blue and black effects, hand somely trimmed with lace, 59c arti- cle at 29c.
 10 gross handsome chatelaine bags, 23c, from soc; 49c from $1.0O; $1. .25 from $2.00.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

A case of Boys and Misses Knit Underwear. 9 cent goods, at 10 cents each.
 Beautiful Golf Gloves for ladies, men and children, all newest colors, 9 and 50 cents.
 Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, 121-2 cents. from 19 cents
 100 dozen Ladies' Heavy. Full Fash toned. Stainless, Imported Fleece Lined Hose, 19 cents, from 9 cents.
 % dozen Boys Suspenders, 10 cents, from 19 cents
 9 gross Extra Quality Brush Dress Braid, all colors, cents, from cents.
 2 cases Sanitary Diaper. 39 cents a piece of 10 yards, from 50 cents.
 ? cases Boys Colored Knit Under wear, sizes 24 to 34 inclusive, 9 cents a garment. from 39 cents.
 4 case of Children's jager color fer sey ribbed Underwear, sizes 16 to 34 Inclusive, 19c garment, from 35c.
 9 dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers. with , rows of tucking and hemstftch- ing. cut full and we'll made. seams all double felled, 25c article, 19c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

Ss47a pounds of finest Note and Cap
 Paper, worth 20c to 35c pound,
 at 10c pound. One bale of extra Crash Toweling, 41ac yard, from Sc. 90 dozen Ladies winter weight Jer-
 sey vests ana DraWerS, usual
 price 25c, our prIce 19c. p dozen Ladies' Jersey Knit Corset
 Covers, long and short sleeves, silk
 crochet trimming, 19c, from 39c. 10000 Ladies' beautiful embroidered
 ard hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
 1212c, from 25c.
 50 dozen mems heavy cloth working shirts, 29c, from soc. These shirts are all double scanned, made with yoke collar and wristbands and just half what you usually pay. 100 dozen Lace Trimmed and Elm
 broidered Collars. over 15 different
 styles, newest effects, 5c each or
 for 25c, not half what the mater ials cost
 100 Gozen Boys Heavy Wool Under
 wear, % cents. from 75 cents. 9 dozen Children's Splendid Heavy
 Cotton Hose, 12 12 cents, from 9
 cents
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
SEX REVEALED BY DEATH.
Wealthy Boston Woman Passes for Two Years as Man and
 Has Wife.

The strange story of woman who preferred to pass for a man was re- vealed by the death the other day of Miss Caroline Hall, of Boston, ca bin passenger on the steamship Citta di Terino, which arrived at New York from Naples and other Mediterranean ports on Sunday. On the passenger list Miss Hall appeared as 'sMr. Charles Window Hall," and with ''him' on the ship was Mrs. Hall. It was not until the former was stricken with a mortal ill., ness that the ships surgeon made the discovery that the supposed man was a woman. Before that no one sus- pected that ''Mr. Hall'' was not man and "he'' and '.his" wife were received as such. The woman addressed her companion as Mrs. Ha1l' and spoke of her as .'ny wife"
 The woman was 39 years old and is said to have been the only daughter of Col. Hall, a wen-to-do retired army officer living in Boston. She was of slender build, medium height andawith short crop of light hair, cut pompa- dour. She dressed we'll and carried her self with the air of man. Her voice and gestures were masculine.
 All day long in the salon of the Ter rino "Mrs." Hall remained near the dead. She was there waiting for the dead woman's relatives to come for the body. She is an Italian, about 35 years ofsage and rather good looking.
 It was learned through the Italian woman, "Mrs. Hall," that Miss Hall had resided abroad about ten years, and met her companion, GuisEeppina Poriana in Milan about. three years ago. According to the story Miss Hall decided that men get along better in the world than women, and so adopted male costume. She travelled thus with the other for two years and, as she was an artist, went about the art centers painting and working at her profes- sion
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
Theatrical
 Fraternal
FIRST VAUDEVILLE SHOW.

Il V AAlDEA 111I Eo44ONs
 The Jacques held good sized audi ences both afternoon and evening yes 1erday. showing that the new policy of vaudeville. which is to prevail eX- cIusively at this theater hereafter, had caught on with the public. At both performances the ladies were out in force. and at the matinee they pre- dominated by a big majority. This was due, doubtless. to the policy of ad- hitting them to all parts of the house for 10 cents. and it was evident from the many expressions of satisfaction heard on all sides that this policy is going to prove very popular with the ladies. The performance was quite remarkable one and reflected the great est credit on MT Poli who arranged the bill, and was on hand to personally di- rect the matinee performance Per haps the most acceptable feature of the performance. because of the in tense interest felt in the subject, was the exhibition of moving views of the Mckinley funeral shown by the Amer ican vitograph. These pictures are wonderfully realistic and distinct Of the vaudeville acts, Hugh Stanton and Florence Modena scored the principal success. perhaps. with their clever sa- tire. 'For Reform" It is a satire on the fad that prevails among women of reforming everything and everybody in sight. While the woman gives her attention to reforming sailors. cabmen and others. the husband takes a turn at reforming ballet dancers. chorus girls. typewriters and salesladies. Of course the wife is reformed and peace in the household follows Campbell and Smith. the rapid fire takers. scored also with their funny quips and light ming reDartee. As big a success. how ever. as any act on the bill was that of the Dewitts, a lady and boy who appeared to be about 10 years of age A very nimble dancer. a quaint little joker. and speaking a brogue that would have made Pat Rooney envious, the little fellow at once caught the fancy of the audience Other acts are contributed by Smith and Bow man. colored gentlemen. who own the distinction of having written Good Morning, Carrier Vernon. the noted ventriloguist. with his talking autom- atoms: Burke. Moller and Teller, singing and dancing comedy creators. and Miss Aurie Dagwell, a singularly sweet singer of songs of the day The performance as given yesterday. will be repeated every afternoon and even- iEg during the week. and unless all signs fail. the first vaudeville show at the Jacques. under MT Polls direction. will set pace that the enterprising manager will find it no easy task to keep up- Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents evenings: 10 and 20 cents after noons As already stated, however, ladies are admitted to all parts of the house at matinees for 10 cents. Seats are not reserved: first come, first served
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
RAILWAY RUMBLE.

Denmark has government rail- .oad system of 1,167 miles and 525 niles of private railroads. Another St, ,o00 is to be expended n Chicago in elevating a railroad, the Chicago &5. Western Indiana. Railroad companies in Mexico have paid agents instructing Mexicans how to use agricultural implements.
 The railroads are unable to supply ears fast enough at Lake Erie ports to prevent iron ore accommodating.
 The Austrian government railroad has to-day a net mileage of almost $500 miles; that of Hungary about B,15O.
 German experts have ascertained that railway rails deteriorate sooner in tunnels than elsewhere because of the effect of injurious gases. Belgium, in 1898, through the pur- chase of the Grand Central Beige and some minor private roads, became the possessor of the whole Belgian rail- road system.
 l An American syndicate recently of isfered to lease one of the largest rail- way systems in Great Britain and guaranteed to pay the shareholders more than they have been making out of it.
 l American railway enterprises are achieving success in Corea. The Seoul-Chemulpo railway, built by an American concessionaire and sold to a Japanese syndicate, is now in full operation, connecting Seoul with it's port by a line 26 miles in length. Americans have built, and are now successfully operating, an electric railway in and about Seoul.
 Since 1882 a great change has taken place in Russia; of the then existing 14,000 miles of railroad only about 40 miles were owned by the government. The total mileage in 1897 was about 24,300 miles, of which 15,780 miles be- longed to the government. To this must be added the government rail- roads in Finland and Asiatic Russia, the Transcaspian and the Siberian railroads
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
Substitution in Medicines.

In recent case of death from poi soning, the druggist who gave the wrong medicine offered as an excuse that he had merely substituted one article for another on the supposi- ton. that it was of equal strength and much cheaper. The prescriber, in testifying on the trial, stated that the practice was very dangerous and very frequent one, and was ap- parently past remedy. While the lat ter may, or may not, be the case, it is quite certain that with many who claim to be reputable and competent pharmacists the practice of substitu- tion is very common. The number of protests made from time to time in medical journals have reference to only very small percentage of of lenders, inasmuch as the larger num- ber of such do not happen to be dis covered. d.-Medical Record.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
EvANGELINE.

Rice's beautiful ''Evangeline,'' which old showgoers will remember as one of the, most attractive extravaganzas ever written, will be presented Friday evening under the personal direction of Edward E. Rice himself. The great fame of the piece, is still remembered with it's funny heifer. the lone fisher man. the beautiful maidens and other features, and it proved quite as popu- lar during it's recent engagement in Boston. as it was in the old days when Nat Goodwin. Henry E. Dixey, George Fortescue and other we'll known stars won fame and fortune in the leading parts. Mir Rice brings large cast and chorus. so that the perform ance will be an attractive one. Sale of seats Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

10 handsome albatross sni"twaists, mfgs price $29S, our price $1.5O. F handsome petticoats, mfgs price S2.5O. our price 49c.
 12 handsome silk shirt waists, mfgs price S4.50 to $500, our price SIPS.
 A gross leather shopping bags, 23c from soc.
 800 spools Marshars. linen thread. 5c from 15c.
 1000 yards fancy ribbon, Sc and 4c a yard, mfgs price 1oc.
 1000 yards wide satin and -taffeta ribbon, 9c yard, mfgs price 19c.
 200 handsome dressing eiderdown Sacques, mfgs price S1.5O, cur price soc and $1.
 500 spools of cotton, Pc spool, mfgs price 5c.
 1000 yards fine also heavy torchon lace edging and insertion, 3 1-2c, mfgs price 1Oc.
 50 dozen fine lawn and embroidered handkerchiefs, mfgs price 25c, our price 12 1-2c.
 10 dozen extra fine linen and em- broidered handkerchiefs, mfgs price 5Oc. our price 25c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

3 cases Mems Camel Flair Double
 Breasted Shirts and Double Seat
 ed Drawers, 39 cents. from 75
 cents.
 3 cases Mems Heavy Scotch Wool
 CamePs Hair and Fleece Lined
 Underwear at 8 cents the gar-
 mant. Considered cheap anywhere
 else at 50 cents.
 Manufacturers stock fine Furs, Goats, Capes, Boas, etc, at one-thrd less than you usually pay.
 500 yards of handsome Hamburg founcings, 11a yards wide, worth $1.50. at 59c q yard.
 100 dozen fine colored bordered handkerchiefs, 8 for 25c. from 5c. 100 dozen corded bordered handker- chiefs. hemmed, 25c :. dozen, from 5c each.
 50 dozen ladies' fine muslin corset covers, lace trimmed and hemstitched, 19c, from soc. Wanted ' Experienced salesmen In
 Domestic and Mems Furnishing
 Dress Goods and ladies' under
 wear departments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

Leavenworth hall, November 15- Concert an sociable of Safety Social club.
 City hall November 21-Masquer- ade ball of Iron Tone lodge, No 57, A. O. G. s.
 City hall, Thanksgiving afternoon and evening, November 2S-Concert and sociable of Brooklyn Athletic club.
 City hall, December 2S-Sacred con- cert of Division 2, A. O. H.
 At City hall, January 15, 16, IT, IS, 1902-Grand fair of United French
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
THE CRACKERJACKs

Bobby Manchester's "Crackerjacks'' have always been fayorites in this city, so that their visit to Polls on Thurs day evening will be a welcome one. The company this season is up to it's usual standard, numbering over thirty people. and all are shown to advantage in the bright, crisp burlesque of the latest fads in New York city. There are twenty girls who appear in beau tiful and picturesque costumes. Among the stars who appear are Belle Hathaway. and her troupe of educated balloons, the Checkers. baton manipu- lators, Carlin and Brown, the happy Germans. Burke and NcEvoy in their humorous boxing act. I.aTosca, sweet singer and others. Sale of seats to- morrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05

10 handsome 2piece Ginglam suits, were $6.9S, but they go at $2.00. 10 gross Fine Violet Toilet Soap at 10 cents a box, 3 cakes, sold by best houses in the country at 9 cents a box.
 10000 Fine Envelopes at cents a package of 25, or 19 cents box of 25O.
 10000 Fine Envelopes at 3 cents q package of 9. or 23 cents a box of 250
 10000 Fine Envelopes at { cents package of p, or % cents pack age of 25O. Not quarter what you pay elsewhere. 1000 handsome boxes of fine linen Note Paper and Envelopes, per feet goods, at cents box. worth 25 cents. 50 dozen handsome Morine finish Pet ticoats. 40 cents each. from $1.25. p dozen Children's Knit Underwear. cents each. from 10 cents. 1000 pairs of splendid Single and Double Blankets. 39. 49, 59 cents, up to the very finest. The great est value opportunity ever pre- sented
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
COMING EVENTS.

At City hall, November 7-Promen- ade concert of American band.
 At Auditorium, November II to 16- Grand bazaar of Waterbury lodge, B. Red Mems hall. November. 12-Dance and sociable of R. c. l. P. A.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

St Vincent de Paul.
 Court Falcon. F. of A.
 St Jean Baptiste society. Naomi chapter, O. E. s. Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. P. Patriotic Sons of America. Fraternity lodge, I. O. G. T. Nosahogan lodge. I. o. 0. F. Good Cheer council, o. c. F. Old Glory assembly. N. F. l.. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Progressive council. O.. A. AI. Bricklayers' and Masons' union Sanctuary Onward, A. o. S. of A. Barcelona council, K. of c. Friendly league, physical culture orchestra, French.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-05
WINCHESTER.

The latest of the plays dealing with Che Civil war. Edwin McWade's Win