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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

symptom. Somehow lately when we've
met I've felt that you saw nothing but
space"
do stop rakIng over dead ashes,
Lesterr
"Are they really dead. Helen? Isn't
there Just the least little spark still
burning?" This was not banter. He
was thoroughly in earnest.
"You must know that | love you;
that loved you even when you doubt
ed me. And you were so unreason-
able. You would not let me EXPLAIN
She glanced at him critically. he
thought coldly.
"You have survived the episode ex-
cellently. You are looking very we'll"
There was just q suggestion OF a
sob In her voice. People had said that
Helen had fallen Off considerably In
the last few months.
"Yes. have honestly tried to forget
my disappointment. | have worked
hard The god Mammon has rewarded
me better than did the little fellow to
whom formerly paid my devotlons."
IL thought we-you-were very
happy while II lasted"
Happy and yet miserable. Helen.
can't you see that your lack Of faith,
your feeling that | did not prove my
devotion to you. were torture to me2
You could not or would not under
stand my temperament. Because ! did
not tell you every time we met that
you were the most adorable woman
God had ever made. that ! could not
live without you and all the rest OF the
childish. pretty compliments men pay
10 n certain sort OF woman you said
Md not love you. and yet In hundred
ways showed you that you were the
one woman In the world to me.
never called ON any other glrl-no.
dear. not even since you broke our en-
gagement. ! haunted your home until
wns ashamed to look your father In
the face. ] tried to show you that
needed you every hour OF my life.
gave up my pipe because you did not
you objected to that gang OF fellows.
But because did not announce my
reasons from the housetops you did
not understand that 1t was for you, all
for you"
They had reached the lake In the
park Helen sank mechanically on the
frozen bank md with the old childish
gesture handed him her skates. He
fastened them with hands that trem-
bled.
Cant you understand, HelenT
StIll she sat staring dumbly across
the gitterlng cXpauNe Of tee to the
woodland with its gllstcnlng. ghostly
trees Never had hc tnlkcd like this
before. and the scales had fallen from
her eyes with u EudLruucss that left
her fairly dazzlcd No. she had never
understood him. He had seemed to
take their engagement 50 lghtly. He
had hurt her again aud again with his
perpetual joking II bad all been so
serious matter WITH her ana size had
thought he plncod too Aght an estimate
on her love because because wcll no
snne man should treat lightly so seri-
ous nm nfllIctlon ns n retrousSc nose.
She rose and poised gracefully on
her skates. Ludlow stretched out his
hands. and her own cuddlcd into his
conndlngly. Across the luke they sped.
looking straight into each others eyes.
you understand me better now.
Helen" he pleaded. Tell me. dear
that you believe loved you nlwnvs"-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
Jcnor.on onnsnnInvcntor. ns

Not many people know that Thomas
jefferson was great inventor. His in
vcntions were all of articles OF every
day use. He devised u three legged
folding camp stool that IL the basls OF
all camp stools Of that kind today. The
stool he had made for his own use wns
his constant companion on occasions OF
outings The revolving chair was his
invention. lie designed light wagon
A copying press was devised by him
and came into general use. He also in
vented an instrument for measuring
the distance he walked. A plow and Il
hemp cultivator showed that his
thoughts were often on agricultural
matters. His plow received n gold med
al I'm France I'm 1900. jefferson never
benefited financially by his inventions,
but believed they should be FOR the use
OF every one without cost.-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
neacpIhinx a Wedding.

A young woman clerk at the court
house was asked to report for the
Wellington tKan) Mail wedding
that was to take place in the Office Of
the probate judge. Here is heF jour
nalistic achievement, otherwise not
even the names being given:
"The bride was sixteen years old.
wore short dress and black kid shoes,
black dress, red choker. blue velvet
hat. with plumes arranged to give n
wing effect. crown fat and white
rosette In front. The groom was tall,
gawky and light Completed, wore a
blue necktie. striped trousers. dark
blue barred sack coat, standing collar,
black shoes laced upside down. with
strings trailing"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

TWO YEAR OLD AP- THREE - YEAR OLD
PILE TREE MARKED Low HEADED AP-
FOR PRUNING. PIE TREE.
them when they are so old. Further
more, the freight or express will be
less on smaller trees. IL low headed
trees are desired. they may be planted
when one year old, If the growth is
strong, and cut back to the desired
height, leaving only the bare stem.
The ordinary farmer. however, who
may not give his trees much attention,
requires tree two or three years old,
so that 1t may easily be seen II he
grows other crops in the orchard.
Trees should be procured from relia-
BILE nurserymen, as 1t Is important to
have them true to name and well
shaped. 1t will pay to get the highest
grade of trees offered. Stunted. un-
shapely trees will never give the same
results as healthy, straight ones.
The two or three year old trees should
have the heads well formed when re-
ceived from the nurseryman. The best
head consists of a central leader, with
three or four side branches rising al
ternately from the trunk. II the
branches are opposite, crotch Is form
ed, and when the tree Is heavily laden
a branch may be easily broken. 1t is
not always possible to get n central
leader, and the next best top is one
with from three to five branches rising
alternately from the main trunk, form
Ing a symmetrical head.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
roma,o plant. and cutworm..


Cutworms very often prove fatal to
the growing tomato plants, as they do
to those of nearly every crop. Early
cultivation. keeping the ground fallow
for several weeks, will do much to
starve them out Then two or three
days before setting out the plants spray
n piece Of clover or grass with strong
paris green. one pound to seventy-hve
gallons of water, sweetening 1t with
uttle cheap molasses, and scatter small
punches OF this poisoned food every
couple of yards over the field. The cut
worms will eagerly devour 1t and thus
be destroyed before the plants are put
In. Or n mash composed OF forty
pounds OF bran and one pound OF paris
green moistened with water sweetened,
with molasses may be used In the same
manner and is often used thus on
large scale against cutworms In tobac-
co. advises an American Garden corre-
qpOndouf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

FEB SAW THE SITUATION AT A GLANCE
You are real good fellow. Zeb. but
you are no hero think Lucinda
Jackson would make you q good wife.
Don't blame me, Zeb, and don't get
desperate and jump Off the barn. |
know you want to talk for an hour or
two yet, but 1t wouldn't do any good.
Good night, Zeb. The sooner you shine
up to Lucinda the quicker you can ask
her to marry you"
Zeb Johnson went home q stricken
man. In dim way he knew what
Jennie sighed for. She was looking
for an armored knight to come along
on prancing coal black steed and kill
three or four villains and bear her Off
on his saddle. Zeb had no armor, no
coal black steed. no desire to kill. He
was simply out Of It.
He sat on the stump and thought
hard. but no consolation came to him.
The best thing he could get out of 1t
was grave under n willow tree.
grave over which Jennie might come
and weep when tired Of waiting for her
knight
"Yes. 1t shall be DEATH" said Zeb as
he rose from the stump. I'm lop
shouldered, knee sprung and hump
backed. and ! couldn't be hero II |
was paid hundred dollars a month.
There's nothing left but TO hang my
self"
He went to the barn. procured rope
and started for the woods He had Sc
lected the tree and the limb. In little
glade stood white beech tree, and
there. amid the songs OF birds and the
rustllng leaves Of the wild grape. the
rope should choke the life out OF him
and his body should be left to swing
In the summer breeze.
While Zeb was after the rope things
were happening In that little glade
Three tramps who had broken jail six
miles away the previous evening were
in hiding. and Miss Jennie had wan
dered into the woods to study botany
md wonder when that armored knight
would make his appearance. She was
thinking of guerdons and lances and
squlres and steeds when she confront
ed the three tough specimens OF hu-
manity
Their very frst words proved that
they were not chevaliers. There was
nothing suave and gentle and cour-
teous about the way they ordered her
TO sit down and keep her mouth shut.
She had blundered upon them, and
they didn't propose to let her go and
give the alarm before they were ready
to move on. What with their oaths,
their vile jokes and their threats she
had n bad quarter Of an hour of 1t,
and her knight came not,
Zeb johnson did, however. He came
with slow step and downcast head. as
is proper when man Is going to hang
himself lie was thinking OF Jennie
and wondering IL 1t hurt much to hang
| oneself. There wns n tear In one eye
| and n CLEAN of determination In the
other when he suddenly appeared be
fore the ragged, dirty trio and their
| prisoner.
The tramps might have bolted II they
| had had a minutes warning, but as II
was they had to fight. Zeb saw the
| situation at q glance, and the light OF
| battle famed up In his face. 1t IL IA
| good thing to go out to hang oneself
| and find n scrap at hand to postpone
| matters.
1t was n fight that uprooted bushes
and small trees and plowcd furrows up
and down the glade, but at the end OF
ten minutes Zcb was victor and had the
three on the earth under his feet. He
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

was still breathing hard and wiping
the blood off his nose when gentle
voice walled out:
"Oh, Zeb, Zeb, suppose you hadn't
Gomez
"But did come" replied Zeb, ''and I
guess I've given 'em a licking to last
a year Where was that hero OF
yours?"
T-I don't know"
"Ought to have been around, hadn't
hep
"Y-yes-that is, no. No; don't want
him"
Anything happened|
eyes. I've got all the hero I want.
Zeb, I'm sorry, and II you want to get
married, and if''-
"Well, let me kick 'em few times,
and then I'll go home with you and
ask the old folks what they think about
1t. 1t was lucky I thought of playing
the fool and hanging myself"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

The German proprietor of a sawmill
in Minnesota town used for fuel the
refuse from the lrr'Ner The fuel cost
nothing. but 1t took four men to pro.
vide it, because the machinery was old
fashioned
An agent for mill machinery persuad
ed the German TO put In new equip
ment which would reduce the amount
of fuel one half. 1t looked like good
proposition. says the Duluth News
Tribune. ana the agent, sure OF success,
called on the German after the machin-
cry had been installed. expecting TO be
congratulated But the German gave
him gloomy stare.
whats the matteri Doesn't the ma
chinery do all | claimed for itp' asked
the agent.
"Ya, but | overlooks something's"
What was thatY
well. It dakes only dwo men to han
die de fuel. but II dakes de udder two
men to haul away vat ve didn't use pc
fore und team pesldes."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
BEAN GROWING.
Cheap and Sure Methods of Securing
AnfInfnctorY Cropa.


Good crops OF beans cannot be raised
on poor ground. Beans are hard on the
land, and no field should grow two
crops In succession. Good crops OF
beans are grown every year on wheat,
onts and corn stubble ground, but
years OF observation and experience
hnve taught me that the fields on
which beans can be grown cheapest
and surest. II properly handled, are
those that were pastured or In meadow
the previous season. Such fields take
less labor 60 keep the crop free from
weeds. They should be plowed enrly,
while there Is plenty OF moisture, roll
cd and dragged often enough TO keep
down everything green until planting
time, when the soil will be firm, moist
and mellow, the ideal condition for the
bean 10 germinate. Such partial sum-
mer following is the only way TO main
tain sufficient moisture TO carry the
plant vigorously through any dry pc
rlod that often overtakes II in It's early
stages. says Michigan correspondent
OF American Agrlculturist.
Many farmers raise excellent crops
on stubble fields with no more and
sometimes less labor. plowiDg the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
HOMESPUN
HEROISM
BY G. B. LEWIS
Copyright, 1902,
By he S. S. Mcclure Company

When Zeb Johnson, Farmer Jones'
hired man, came to the end OF a row
Of corn, he took a seat on stump to
think things over. He realized that
he couldn't CLEAN much consolation
from mere thinking, but crisis was
to be faced.
The evening before, after having
courted Jennie Taylor, the daughter
of another farmer, for year or more,
he had asked her to marry him ana
had been refused. Zeb's courting had
consisted of escorting Jennie to a
Fourth Of July celebration, a circus
and cornhusking. The intervals had
been filed in by what he called sit
ting around and declaring to himself
that she was the sweetest and hand
soonest girl in all the world.
There wasn't the slightest doubt In
his mind that he loved her, and he was
equally sure that he was loved in re-
turn. 1t was therefore With feeling
Of supreme confidence in the success
of his errand that he had dropped into
Taylors and tried to keep his bushes
back and his feet on the floor as he
said:
Jennie, was just thinking that we
ought to get married in the fall"
"Oh, you weref" she replied, looking
up at him.
"Yes. couldn't love you any more
II we was to court for five years"
'Who's been courtingY
I'VE have. Of course, and I want to
say
Don't say it." she interrupted. 81
never even suspected you were court
ing. You've been hanging around more
or less. but supposed you came to
see father"
But I've been loving you for whole
year and want you for my wife," he
persisted, paling and shuffiing his feet.
Miss Jennie was darning hole In
the heel Of one of her fathers socks.
She stopped her work as she said seri-
ously:
"Zeb, / couldn't marry farmer. If
can't find my ideal, l shall never
marry at ALL I'm somewhat romantic.
you know, and I'd be perfectly miser-
able IL | married plodder."
do you mean that you want TO mar
ry some dude of n fellerr asked Zeb,
who had never heard Of ideals or ro-
nance.
"No. of course not. He must be
brave and gallant and save my life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
BLACK SEEDED TENNIS BALL.

.yrivate gardens. The young plants
nre OF n lighter shade OF green than
the white seeded Tennis Ball-leaves
smooth at first. becoming very much
crumpled and plated after the heads
begin to form. The heads are larger
and looser than those of the white
seeded variety. and they mature about
two weeks later The leaves OF this
variety are rarely II ever shaded with
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
Hard on His Brethren.

"Oh, well. my dear" observed he to
his wife. you will end that there are
"a great many worse men in the world
than | am"
"How Gun you be 30 cynical. JohnT'
replied his wife repronchfully.-Syra-
cuse Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
APPLE TREES FOR PLANTING

Two or Three Year Old Recommend
ed to the Ordinary Farmer.
In regard to the age of apple trees
for planting. the horticulturist of the
Canadian Farm says that two or
three year old trees are, as a general
rule, the most satisfactory kind to
plant. as when they are older than
three years growth is so checked and
the trees so stunted by transplanting
that it is not at all desirable to plant
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
How Wheat Came to Earth.

A classic account of the distribution
Of wheat over the primeval world
shows that Ceres. having taught her
favorite. Trlptolemus. the art OF agri-
culture and the science OF breadmak-
ing, gave him her chariot, n celestial
vehicle. and that In II he Travelled night
and day, distributing this valuable
bread grain among all natiops OF the
oarth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
A EayorIfe Lettuce.

Nothing can be claimed for the black
seeded Tennis Ball lettuce on the score
Of novelty, but much as regards merit.
1t has been favorite variety for many
years, Is extensively grown for market
and is also one OF the best kinds for
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
The poIitiri.n,. Frfends,

81 never went back ON friend" said
one politician.
II never found II necessary to do 30. =
said the other. "As soon as was not
in o position TO favor him my friend
always went back on me."-Washins-
ton Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
A Military Doubt.

Did you see boy about my size
round the cornerT' boy inquired OF an
elderly gentleman who was passing.
"Yes. | believe | did" said the man.
Did he look ugly"
IL didn't notice"
Did he look scaredY
IL don't know. Why"
why. ! heard he was around there.
and | don't know whether he wants to
lick me or whether he's afraid I'm so
ing to lick him. Wish | did"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
A Liberal Education.

Wiseum- Honestly. now. did you
learn anything while you were In col
lege1
Grnduate-U -Um-m-well. learned
how to state my Ignorance in scientific
termH
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
Wanted II Plain.

Mrs. Youngwife-I want to get some
salad.
Dcaler-Yes'm. How many heads?
Mrs. Youngwlfe-Oh, goodnessl
thought you took the heads OF. just
want plain chicken salad.-Philadel-
phin Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12
TIE ONION UP TO DATE.

A Popular Crop and It's Culture by
the Modern Method.
The onion Is having a sort of boom
in various sections just now as good
money crop. Onions, it is hardly nee
essary to state, may be grown from
seeds or sets. Bailey has described up
to date union culture in brief as fol
lows:
IL seeds are used, they may be sown
In the open ground where the bulbs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

The United States and oil Its posses
slons and all Europe except Russia
could bc put Into siberia. with land
enough left TO make thrty.fivc stntes
Ike unn-tficul
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

The Extreme OF strenuousness.
Mrs. Muggins-Is Mrs. Wigwng ac-
tive in public life7
Mrs. BuggIns-Activei Why, that wo-
man belongs to sixteen different socie-
ties for the suppression OF things.-Phil-
udelphia Record.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

Some Russian railways employ only
members OF the Orthodox church
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-06-12

Tubbs-What hour Is itf
Dubbs-Eone at all.
Tubbs-What do you meanf
Dubbs-Not yet / o'clock.-New York
Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-22

Mrs. Newwed-What in the world did you open that
of tomatoes with, John.
Mr. N--Can opener, of course. What did you suppose
opened it with?
Mrs N.-Why, from the very peculiar language you
used thought maybe you opening it with prayer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-22
PAWTUxET VALLEY

Members of McGregor post, G. A. r.,
and their auxiliary, the womans Relief
corps, were entertained In a most pleas
ant manner by Camp Francis c. Greene.
S. of ". in @. A. r. hall, Phenix. Satur-
day night The camp played the host in
manner which showed the result of
long practice, and the good time enjoyed
by the post and their ladies was fully
appreciated by both bodies. AT about 8
o'clock n clam supper prepared by the
Sons. was served. and in the art OF pre-
pairing a meal of that kind IL Is hard TO
beat the camp, and this supper was no
exception. Following the supper a So
cial time was enjoyed, and later the
tables were removed from the floor and
dancing was enjoyed until late hour
The affair was voted very successful.
much credit being due the boys for their
evenings entertainment.
Everett Fish OF Hope invited a num-
ber of his friends TO assist him in cele-
brating the 21st anniversary OF his birth
In a fitting manner Saturday night and
at about o'clock a number OF his friends
from Rockland and Hope assembled at
his home and time which will be long
remembered 10y all present was enjoyed
Games were enjoyed until nearly 10
o'clock, when a bountiful collation. was
served. Immediately after the refresh
ments a beautiful ring. a present Of the
entire company, was presented TO him.
He was very much surprised. but man
aged to thank his friends Games were
then resumed and a general good time
was enjoyed until nearly midnight
The social and dance given In Temper
ance hall. Clyde. Saturday night by the
Oriental Social club was not as success
full as other affairs given by that organi-
zation have been. The AFFAIR was quite
well attended. however, and all those
who did attend were well satisfied with
the evenings enjoyment. Music for the
occasion was furnished by Miller's or
chestra and dancing was the chief
amusement.
" reunion Of the Fiskville fire depart
ment was held Saturday night when
nearly all 1.-The members who had ever
belonged TO the organization were pres
ent A supper was served In the small
hall In the station house. after which
speeches were I'm order. Brief addresses
were made by both former members and
by those now belonging. and the evening
was plea ntly spent
While Henry Moran of Clyde was en-
gagged In playing hall yesterday IN some
manner the bnll struck his thumb. tear
ing the flesh away from the bone. lie
Immediately went TO the Emergency hos
pital. where the wound was given the
necessary surgical treatment.
The Arctic and woodlnwn base hall
mines PLAYED az Arctic yesterday the
Arctics being beaten. the score being 6
% In favor of the visitors.
Miss Edna Hollihan of Nara ransctt
pier spent yesterday with relatives In
Pherix
Mrs George Williams has returned 20
her home IN washington. ID. c., after
visiting relatives In Clyde.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-22
First District
Republican Convention

At a meeting of the Republican commit
tee OF the First Congressional district,
held at Republican State Headquarters
in Providence on Wednesday. September
18th. 1902, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, That the First District
Convention for the nomination OF a cah-
didate for Representative IN the Fifty
eighth Congress Of the United States be
held in Infantry Hall. in the city of
Providence, on Thursday, October 9Th.
1902, at twelve O'Clock NJ, and that the
Republican electors and all others OF the
First Congressional district OF Rhode ISL
and without regard TO past political af-
fliations who believe I'm Republican prin-
ciples and who endorse the Republican
policy are cordially invited to participate
In the choice OF Delegates. and the sew
eral Town and City Committees are
hereby requested TO call Prim-y Meet
ings for the purpose Of electing delegates
10 said district convention, three times
In number 10 the representation of said
cities and towns In the General Assem-
bly,, and the secretaries Of said Primary
Meetings are requested TO forward cre-
dentials OF Delegates so elected to
Charles ii. Rowland secretary OF Repub-
lican State Central Committee, ProT-
dence. II. l.
Attest: CHARLES c.. GRAY,
Chairman.
SAMUEL l.. PECK.
Secretary.