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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
Human Flesh Does Not Petrify.


Fertilization is simply the substtu-
ton of inorganic for organic matter
atom by atom. This process OF trans
formation is unthinkably slow. AS a
molecule of wood or bone decays n
molecule of stone takes Its place. This
can only occur when tfSe air, earth or
water surrounding the organic sub
stance in question holds in solution
some mineral which is readily precip-
itated In the case of either wood or
bone while decomposition is going on
there yet remains n framework or
fiber, the interstices of which may
gradually be filled by the mineral sub
stance With flesh, be 1t human or ami
NAL, no such framework exists. The
very rapid decay Of flesh also makes
it impossible for the very slow process
Of petrifaction to have any effect in
the way of making transformation.
The stories of petrified bodies being
found in graveyards are usually
"faked up" by some imaginative re-
porter who wishes to lengthen his
''string." 1t is true, however, that the
bodies of human beings have been fire.
quently found incrusted with a sill
ceous substance so as to resemble real
petrffactions in every particular.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
BABY BEEF.
1t Gets Quick Returns and Best Prof
1T From Corn and Alfalfa.

1t Geas Quick Returns and Best Prof
1t From Corn and Alfalfa.
What does the production of baby
beef mean? According to the Kansas
experiment station, it represents the
following: Nothing TO the ranchman
who has cheap pastures; complete
change in the methods of crop produc-
ton and of feeding to the farmer with
high priced limited pastures. The pro-
duction of baby beef gives quick re-
turns on the investment. The farmer
who raises and fattens mature steers
has to furnish pasture for his COWS,
the yearlings, the two-year-olds and
often for the three-year-old steers. He
waits three years from the time the
calf IS born until ne realizes on the in
yestment, and only one-fourth Of his
herd are cows producing calves. If the
farmer will produce baby beef, he can
fill his pasture to the full limit with
cows producing calves, and he will
realize on the calves twelve months
from the date Of their birth. Capital Is
turned annually instead of once in
every three years. The farmers grain
will produce from 90 to 100 per cent
more pounds of baby beef than 1t will
of beef from a mature steer, and for
the past three years the baby beef ami
NAL has sold for as high prices per
hundred as has the average steer. In
producing baby beef the farmer can
market his heifer calves at the same
prices as his steers and will usually
get more for the twelve-month-o old
heifer than he would for the same ami
mai If kept until maturity.
Demand For Baby Beef.
The packers report that they have
never been able to supply the demand
for baby beef and that there is no like
lihood of the market ever becoming
oversupplied, even though stockmen
generally should go to producing 1t.
The best demand and the highest
prices are in the months of April, May
and June. During these months butch
ers want light cuts, and they find less
waste in baby beef than in that from
larger cattle. After July l the price
for baby beef has a tendency to be-
compete. The best prices are obtained
for well fattened calves weighing from
600 to 1000 pounds. Calves either
above or below these weights do not
top the market The age should be
from twelve to fourteen months.
! The Great Food Combination.
Alfalfa hay and corn gave the great
cst gains in a feeding experiment fol-
lowed by alfalfa hay and Kaff1r corn
grain. Ataan times through the seven
months fielding the calves fed alfalfa
hay appeared to be in the best condi-
ton. and they finished the best. The
corn and Kaffir corn were fed whole for
the first eighty-three days. After that
both were ground. With all lots dur
ing the whole time of the experiment
the roughage was fed whole, and the
grain was fed mixed with 1t.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
EAdRRAAseaz EAdRAzeea
SIsa4sGHR7BEA
FODDER CHEAPLY STORED.

Comparatively Tight Storage Re-
quired-A Crib and Self Feeder.
Slower requires comparatively tight
storage room to keep it in until wanted
for feed. Stacked In a windy country
before it can settle or become compact,
1t IS liable to become scattered to the
four winds. A very satisfactory meth
oi, according to a writer In Ohio
Farmer, is to build up rail pen, put
ting IN board floor and run the stuff
into 1t. packing down as close as posi-
ble. When filled, cover over with
matched roof boards, q tarpaulin,
slough grass or anything that will turn
the rain. AS the material packs very
close Of itself and is very impervious
to rain 1t will keep well. Another meth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
Insurance Against Accident.

The usual odds laid by an accident
company are f1,000 to "a that you do
not die from an accident in year.
Supposlng that the whole population
of the country were insured against ac-
eidents in one office. each person pay
ing "a and being guaranteed f1,OOO In
case of death by mishap, the premiums
would reach the figure of $40, 14RS6S,
and the sum to be paid for deaths
would amount to f14.90S.000, leaving.
after the deduction of n few millions
for working expenses. the very respect
able profit of f130,00o,0Oo. - London
Tit-Bits.
When n man has difficulty in finding
chance to propose, he can make up
his mind that the girl doesn't want
Chicago Record herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
Crop items.

The governments October estimate
Df the average yield per acre OF oats is
I4.5 bushels, the highest estimate Of
yield ever reported by the department
of agriculture.
The corn condition Oct. / was re-
ported at 1916 as compared with TIT.
the mean October average Of the past
ten years.
The preliminary estimate Of the ay-
erage yield per acre of spring wheat II
14.4 bushels; average quality. G.J.
All of the important sugar cane pro
ducing states except Texas report con-
ditions below their respective ten year
averages for October.
The estimated average yield Of hops
in pounds per acre is 1,267 in Washing
ton, 1.400 in California, 1.100 In Ore
gon, 1900 in Wisconsin and 32s In New
York.
Texas reports IL points above the
average for rice. Georgia about the av-
erage and other states from 10 8
points below, the latter being the esd
mate for Louisiana.
CnOTLIMC CLnDDIA0
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
THE RED POLLS.
One of the Younger Bre~As-Goea
Mixers and Good Feederz

One of the Younger Bre~As-Goea
Mixers and Good Feeders
The Red Polled is one of The young
est of the breeds. II was not until the
year 1916 that the union of the Norfolk
and Suffolk breeders gave the breed its
name. From the start this breed has
been famous as one valuable al1ke for
dairying and for beef production, and
on the markets Of England the Norfolk
cattle take high rank. They were fiKt
brought to America In 1873 and since
then have grown steadily. Here their
beefmaking qualities have been neg
lected to some extent, but they have
figured strongly as valuable animals
for the small farmer. Neglect to show
them In high condition has also tended
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11

Intervals Of six feet and these filled In
with lunches OF straight cut straw. by
which escape OF any warm mir collect
ing In the heaps il made easy. The
ground should be leveled to enable ms
heaps TO lie evenly. Sometlpes these
pits are made larger, even eight feet
wide and high, but in some localities
the smaller pits will be safest.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
A Conscience .Jar.

"Did you ever stop to think. my
love-" said Mr.. Micawber, gazing at
his plate Of lobster salad, that The
things we love most in this life are the
very things that never agree with usT
"WW you be so kind, Micawber,"
EUid Mrs. Micawber, Strengthening up
'as to tell me whether you are speak
Ing OF the salad or of me, sir?"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11

70 Thread n Hair Through q Walnut.
To pass q hair through a walnut
without boring a hole seems an impos-
ability. but the feat has often been
done. The hull of the walnut when
examined with q strong glass Is seen
to have innumerable small openings.
aome Of which lead entirely through
the nut. The trick consists in using q
very fine hair and an infinite amount
of patience. Pass the hair into one OF
tIy along. Sometimes 1t viii appear on
the other side at the first trial, but II
It comes out at the hundred and first
you win be very lucky.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
PeeIing n Pearl.

The lapidary was skinning a pearl,
according to the Philadelphia Record.
He had on gloves of very delicate
sort of kid and the glasses that he
wore had lenses of such great magnify
ing power that his eyes through them
looked as big as saucers. Il wear
gloves" he said, because the hands
perspire freely in this. work, and per-
spiration has often been known to dis
color pearls. This stone was injured
by the accidental dropping on II of
some acid. The disaster discolored 1T.
you see. With this very delicate little
tool am removing the outer skin, and
if L find that the acid has filtered
through and discolored the inner skin
also l may remove that as well. A
pearl, you see, is composed Of concen-
tric layers or skins, and you can, II
you are q clever workman, peel 1t
down and down until it disappears"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
He Had Learned II.

II heard good story the other day."
began the grocery man. about a GER
tain politician"
'Phat will do" interrupted the dis
appointed officeseeker. ''In the first
place, there are no certain politicians"
Chicago News
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
the gift question
fine furs

We are doing the Fur business On a
scale not heretofore attempted.
Elaborate variety, magnificent Ears
and Prices that pay you to come.
Fur Neckpieces, So. so to $450.0e
Fur Coats, $25. 90 to $4,000
Handsome Mink Scarfs, S5, %
Sable Fox Boas, $3.50
Squirrel Scarfs, $S. 80
Blue Lynx Scarfs, $12 sd
Blended Marten, $1S. 50
Sable $4,000 to $45000
Christmas Sale Black Silks-Peau de
Sole, Peau de Cygne. Pallet de Sole,
Satin Regence, Armure. Armure Bril-
liant and Grenadine-75c,S S1.00, 91.95 to
$500
Note the important v@ues-e1, 90,
$1.25, $3.50.
Sheer Goods for dressY gowns make a
perfect gift.
Sale of Silk Warp Crepe and Eolienne
Black, Blues, Tans, Greens and other
Street and Evening shades-$1.0 09 yard.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
ReckIe.sren. of m R~rsnper-

Old Sthger-I see this is your first
campaign
Candidate-It is. How did you guess
itf
Old Stager-You are distributing real
Havana cigars.-Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
Exchange of Compliment.

Maud-My mamma says she can re-
member when your mamma kept q
groeers shop.
MRrk-My mamma says she can re-
pasniber how much your mamma owes
her for groceries
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
A Healthy Tone In the Sheep Market

A healthy tone in the sheep market,
with prices holding up well, is report
ed by Country Gentleman. Market
conditions tend to make holders very
independent In butchers stock also
the best COWS and heifers sell we'll and
also the grade of cutters and Gamers.
Texans are steady.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11
Time.

Time Is the most paradoxical Of all
things; the past is gone, the future is
not come, and the present becomes the
past while we attemnt to define 1t.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-12-11

And One of Them Went Wrong.
Adam was lucky in another way. he
had NO friends to come around telling
him how he ought to bring up his boys.
Chicago Record Herald.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
Notice of Sale of Real
Estate.

In the District Court OF the Second Judicial
District In and for the County OF Washoe, State
of Nevada.
In the matter of the estate OF Mary A. Shep-
ley, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance OF
an order Of the District Court OF the County of
Washoe, State of Nevada, made on the four
teenth day Of February 1902, in the matter of
the estate OF Mary A. Sheplev, deceased, the
Undersigned, the administrator of the estate OF
the said deceased, will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, for cash, GOLD coin of the
United States, and subject to confirmation by
the said Court, on Saturday, the thirteenth day
of March, 1902. at 12 O'Clock Of said day, at the
Justices Court room, in the town of Wads-
worth. Nevada, in the County of Washoe, all
the right, title, interest, and estate OF the said
Mary A. Shepley ut the time of her death, and
all the right, title, and interest that the estate
has, by operation of law or otherwise acquired.
other than or In addition to that OF the said
Mary A. Shepley ut the time OF her death, in
and TO all that certain piece, lot or parcel of
land, situate, lying. and being in the town OF
Wadsworth, County OF Washoe, State OF New
ada, and described as follows, to wit: A two
Is, and 10, according to the railroad survey Of
the town of WadSworth, together with a like
interest in dwelling house situate thereon; the
same being a common and undivided interest
with a one-third interest, of the estate of James
Shepley, deceased, therein
Deed at expense OF purchaser.
EDGAR SHEPLEY, administrator
w H. A. PIKE, Attorney for Estate.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
Notice of Sale of Real
Estate.

In, the District Court of the Second Judicial
District, in and for the County of Washoe, State
of Nevada: In the matter of the estate of
James Shepley, deceased. NOTICE Is hereby
given that in pursuance or an order of
the District Court of the County Of Washoe,
State of Nevada, made on the fourteenth day OF
February, 1902, in the matter of the estate Of
James Shepley, deceased, the undersigned, the
executor Of the last will and testament of the
said deceased, will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash, gold coin of the Uni
ted States, and subject to confirmation by the
said District Court, on Saturday the 10th day of
March, 1902, at IL o'clock Of said day, at the
Justices court roomtin the town of Wadsworth,
Nevada, in the County of Washoe, all the
right, title interest and estate Of the said
James Shepley at the time of his death, and all
the right. title. and interest that the estate
has, by operation of law or otherwise, acquired
nther than or in addition to that Of the said
James Shepley AT the time OF his death, in and
to that certain lot, piece or parcel of land stu
ate, lying and being in the said town of Wads-
worth, County of Washoe, State OF Nevada,
and described as follows, to wit Lots number
10, Is, II, ID and ~, according to the railroad
Survey of the town of WadsWorth, together with
the dwelling house situats thereon, the same
being a one-third interest in the aforesaid lots
and dwelling house. Also the full interest in
II certain cabin situate in Olinghouse canyon.
and commonly called the 'Shepley cabin. :
Deeds at expense of purchaser
EDGAR SHEPLEY, Executor.
VIII. a. PIKE. Atty for Estate.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
A Fireman,s Close Call.

Il stuck to my engine. although
avery joint aches with pain" writes C.
w. Bellamy, a locomotive fireman, Of
Burlington, Iowa. al was weak and
pale, without any appetite and all run
down. AS | was about to give up, |
got a bottle of Electric Bitters and,
after taking it, | felt as we'll as | ever
did In my life Weak, sickly. run
down people always gain new life,
strength and vigor from their use. Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by c.
w. Kinney & Co. Price so cents.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
To Conquer Or Die.

II was just about gone.'' writes Mrs.
Roy Ricl ardson. of Laurel Springs,
N. C. 81 had Consumption SC bad
that the best doctors said | could not
live more than a month. but | began
to use DR.. Kings New Discovery and
wholly cured by seven bottles and
am now stout and well.' It's an I'M
rivaled ~life-saver in Consumption.
Pneumonia, La Grippe and Bronchitis
infallible for Coughs, Colds. Asthma.
Hay Fever, Group or Whooping
Cough. Guaranteed bottles soc and
Sl,00. Trial bottles free at C. w.
Kinney & Co. drug store.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
Danger of Colds and La Grippe.

The greatest danger from colds and
la grippe is their resulting in pneu-
mona, If reasonable care is used,
however, and Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided. Among the tens Of thousands
who have used this remedy for these
diseases, We have yet to learn Of a
single case having resulted in pneu-
mcnia, which shows c~onclusively that
it is a certain prev NATIVE Of that dan
gerous malady. 1t will cure a cough
or an attack Of Ia grippe in less time
than any other treatment. 1t is pleas
ant and safe to take For sale by c.
w, Kinney & Co., Druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
Saved Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching and
burning make life intolerables No po-
sition is comfortable. The torture is
unceasing. DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve cures piles at once For skin
diseases, cuts, burns. bruises, all kind
of wounds it is unequalled. ]. S. Ger
all, ST Paul. Ark. says: From 1865
| suffered with the protrudlng, bleed
ing piles and could find nothing to help
me until | used DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. A few boxes completely cured
me- Beware Of counterfeits. For
sale by C. w. Kinney Druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
WORKING Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at
work, night and day, curing Indiges-
ton, Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache and all Stomach, Liver and
Bowel troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe,
sure. Only 25c at C. w. Kinney &
Co. drug store.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
TO ENCOURAGE THE
MINING INDUSTRY.

Governor Sadler mas received q long
commune alton from the Secretary Of
the International Mining Congress, en-
closing a copy Of a bill introduced in
Congress providing for a new Cabinet
Officer-Mining. The bill provides
that there shall be an Executive De-
partment Of Mines and Mining and a
Secretary Of Mines and Mining who
shall be appointed by the President to
receive a salary Of $4,000 per annum.
That there shall be an assistant at 81
600; also a chief clerk and such other
clerical assistants as may be required.
The said department is to have a gen
eral Jurisdiction over all matters per-
tanning to mines and mining and 10 the
Geological Survey. There shall be a
bureau which shall acquire and dissem
mate practical and useful information
concerning the mines, mineral re-
sources and the mining industries Of
the United States. The Jurisdiction,
supervision and management and con-
troll Of mines and mining lands and
mining industries now vested | n the in
terror Department are hereby trans
fered to and vested in the Department
OIL Mines and Mining.
The letter to the governor accom-
panying the bill, after reciting in detail
the part the mining industry has played
In the development of the entire
country from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and urging Nevada to do all in its
power to bring about the passage Of the
bill, shows what the Department Of
Agriculture has done for agriculture
over the United States. 1t also calls
attention to the fact that other countries
with a mineral output Of less than one
tenth that Of the United States. have
their Ministers Of Mines. In conclus-
ion the Secretary says:
as not such an industry as this
worthy Of the highest consideration Of
every loyal American cltlzenP Does
1t not need a Cabinet officer in this
great progressive government Of ours
and should not the business Of mining
stand alone upon its W merits, be de-
veloped in its several branches and
placed before the world as a safe leglt-
innate enterprise and not IS a gamb-
ling venture2 Would it not be just as
we'll, as wise. especially at this time
when SO much depends upon the pro-
lection of the rights Of the many. that
the great magnet that calls forth the
energy and enterprise Of the people
should be in charge Of a cabinet officer
and that no laws be PASSED by Con-
gress which would retard its growth or
in any manner interfere with the indi-
vidual in prospecting in any portion OF
the United States or territoriesa
THE United States by reason of its
wise and liberal legislation in the past,
made it possible for the man gifted
with enterprise, physical stamina,
courage and hardihood sufficient to
risk and endure the hardships Of a new
and unknown territory, to acquire an
independence, if successful in his
search. Let us hope the future WILL
protect him even on more liberal terms
and that no combination Of interests,
no matter how important, will be al
lowed to direct the mining industry Of
the United States Of America"
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-02-25
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts.
Corns, Burns. Boils, Sores. Felons.
Ulcers, letter. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin Erupt-
ions; Infallible for Piles. Cure guar
anteed. Only Csc at C. w. Kinney
& Co.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-12-18
How to Make Birthday Cake.

Separate five eggs; beat the whites
to dry froth and the yolks to thick
cream. Beat into the yolks a cup of
fine granulated sugar and grating Of
the thin yellow rind of lemon, adding
two tablespoonfuls of the juice. Fold
in half the beaten whites, then half Of
a cupful of sifted flour, then the re-
mainder of the whites, then the other
half of the -four Turn into a loaf cake
tin and bake nearly an hour. Cover
with boiled white icing and sprinkle
thickly with chopped almonds. Little
wax candles, red for gentlemen, pink
for ladies or children, are then placed
in the little rose holders which come
for the purpose and are stuck in the
top of the cake. Have as many can
dies as there are years to celebrate.
AT the end of the birthday feast this
cake is brought to the table with can
dies alight, placed before the recipient
of the honors of the day, who cuts the
cake, and slices are then passed to the
guests.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-12-18
HOME GROWN PROTEIN.

How to obtain the needed protein
ration from the products of the farm is
one of the problems which invite
much careful thought and investiga-
ton. The average crop of the average
farm is deficient in protein and carries
an excess of carbOnaceouS or fat form
ing material. This is especially true
wherever corn is grown as a staple
crop. Now, if there is any way in
which to remedy this trouble it is well
worth finding out. Among the possible
farm crops which are rich in protein
are alfalfa, clover and peas, and if
more of these crops. were produced on
the farm less mone would have to be
spent for bran, lin&ed oil, cottonseed
and gluten meals. An analysis proves
that well cured alfalfa contains as
much protein pound for pound as does
wheat bran. 1t is thus easy to see
that if it is at all possible to grow al
falfa it alone will remea6Rthe trouble.
Not every mans farm WIFI grow it, but
thousands can who do not The wise
man will at least give it a fair trial
Clover is also rich in heterogeneous mat
ter and should be grown for this sole
purpose of helping to balance up the
food rations if for no other. Peas are
equally rich in protein, and in the form
Of pea hay or as silage should be more
used. 1t is worth noting that all
three of these plants, besides furnish
ing a much needed form of ration,
have the happy faculty of improving
the soil upon which they are grown
and are in no sense exhaustive, but in
stead are recuperative crops for any
soil. This matter is worth any mans
attention.