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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
Greatest world Power

An idea is the greatest power in the
world. Ideas have moved armies
made nations and created civilizations
Just as surely ideas tangibly affect our
immediate material surroundings The
recognition of this truth is destined TO
revolutionize PHILOSOPHERS within the
next few generations. Its farreaching
results will constitute the revelation OF
the twentieth century, says Vim.
One in Bethlehem of Jud;ea enunci-
ated the truth many years ago when
he taught what faith would accom-
plish We of succeeding centuries re-
iterated the divine message as the
merest platitude, utterly failing to com
prehend its greater meaning. Now we
find ourselves on the verge of an awak-
ening to the true significance of
thought force.
This much we already know-that it
is a mystery lowering on the border
land between the material and the
spiritual, to be approached with the
reverent investigation which the in
spired man of science always brings
to bear ON the wonders of the universe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
To Prevent saddle Calls.

When a torse has returned to the
stable after long ride, he should by
no means be unsaddled within from
half an hour to an hour after dis
mounting, or it may tend to the pro-
duction of saddle gals, which may be
very difficult TO cure. These gals have
their origin in uneven pressure of the
saddle, due to faulty construction of
the saddle when the 4rths slacken
and not infrequently from bad riding.
The reason why the nonremoval of the
saddle for some time after dismoxnt-
ing acts as q protective against sore
backs is well explained by Moller.
Where an injury has taken place the
vessels are compressed and almost
bloodless. IL pressure lie now sudden
ly removed, blood Is vigorously forced
into the paralyzed vessels and may
thus rupture the walls. On the other
hand, if the saddle is allowed TO re-
main some time in position circulation
is gradually restored without injury.
The fact that the swelling appears aft
er the removal of the saddle supports
this explanation.-London Live Stock
Journal
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28

out.
a doctor? Yes. two of them. Well
hurry upr' There was work for both.
Who was the girl: Was that her
husband: What was the story any
way?"r
Expressions of horror, wrath and ad-
miration; fat man busy with Il hat
Z short speech mingled with sounds OF
hammering; "All aboard"' a scramble
and the great coaches swung slowly
on in the glory of the summer night
and crossed the gap.
Copleys first word was for the train.
He fell back, thanking God. Then he
groped for the hand that had saved.
He wants to speak to you, Mr.. Max
ey," sobbed Rose. shedding her first
tears
The rough railroad man bent down,
his own eyes streaming. what is it.
my boy?"
"Can't-you-take back? nev-
er touched-the tools. Tim said you
Take you back! Never thought of
letting you go! Why, you're my best
man, Bud. Bad company; that's all.
You're quit of it now"
He turned. shaking a savage fist ut
the limp form on the hand car. Bet
ter for him. l guess. if Roses bullet
had struck an inch lower"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
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SKlNNlNG AN ANIMAL.

Green Sailing. Curing and shipping
EideS-rropcrIy Bone. IL Pays.
Just as there is n wrong way. there is a
correct way in which hides should be
taken off dead cattle and horses. Hides
properly removed are worth I great
deal more than those Improperly taken
Off, whether from mUrrain or butch-
cred cattle. says Denver Field and
Farm. DO no. cut the throat crosswiSe.
for by so doing it makes the head of
the hide worthless.
The knife should follow the dotted
lines, as shown by the etching pub
lished herewith, commencing ut Tie
middle of the chin and Slowing
straight down the throat ana belly to
the tail. The knife should follow tie
dotted lines as shown along the legs.
When sllinning he very careful not 10
cut and score the hide. for such hides
sell at reduced prices.
Always take out the tail bones and
sinews Use from four to ten quarts
of salt, according to the size of the
hide-that is. if they are to be sold rs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
Made I'm Iron Kettles.
The Annual Crop.

The annual crop of swindlers is ap-
pearing among the farmers. 1t is made
up of lightning rod men with glib
tongues and exorbitant prices, tree
agents with extravagantly colored
plates, Representatives of mercantile es-
Establishments not in existence, etc. Look
out for them. Sign no papers which
may later turn up as promissory notes.
Do not allow yourself to be talked into
something which your own judgment
and common sense tell you cannet pay.
Orange Judd Farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
HOW TO CUT A HIDE.

green Salted hides. After sailing, the
hides should be left srread out until
the salt has drawn out the juices or
until it is cured thoroughly. Cured
hides bring a cent Il pound more than
green ones or hides as they come from
the animal When shipping. tie each
hide into a bundle, with the hair side
out When drying hides. which is tie
most profitable way for ranchmen,
take each one as it comes from the ami
NAL and hang it over pole in a
shady place, with the flesh or flint side
out Never put hide in the STA, and
of all things never dry hides by Hslrow-
ing them over wire fence, Wagon
wheel or bush. In case no other plate
is available be sure to take them down
as soon as they are thoroughly dry and
keep in shady place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
No. %.

freshman year or any or the neighDor-
ing colleges. An approved course OF
study was adopted, and the school
started out with high hopes. The wag-,
onette system Of transportation was,
adopted. every pupil was taken from
his home, no waiting ON the four corr
ners for the kid wagon" and as
promptly returned at night. These COW
cred wagons were made storm proof
and comfortable in every way. Under.
the old plan of district schools the av-
crage attendance of the school enroll
ment for n series of years varied from
G5 to 40 per cent One-third OF the pu-
pills were absent all OF the time, and,
they a4l disappeared from the school at
about fifteen years of age, few ENROLL
ing ut sixteen. The cost of maintaining
these nine schools and the high school
was in round numbers $4,000 annually
and an annual deficit. The schools
were as rule taught by first and Sec
ond termers. 4 person who did develop
ability as a teacher was quickly hired
in the large village and city schools.
Under our new plan of transportation.
the average attendance of the pupils
has been over % per cent, and we now
have one month more school than be-
fore
Profit and Loss.
The drivers of the wagons are under
bonds to be Mt the schoolhouse ten min
utes before .. IN. and keep order in
the wagons and be ready to load at
$3.50 p. m, and this punctuality is rare
ly broken. Four experienced teachers
and tutor are now doing the work Of
the once eleven, and by the grades and
course there are actually fewer recita-
tions than in a district school of twen-
ty-five pupils, so that time can now be
given to class work and efficiency Sc
cured. Better wages are paid, and
with these teaching is not makeshift.
Under this system and without chang
ing the school tax levy figures for our
town showed March is, 1908, that in
the six years a debt of 5000 inherited
from the old board had been paid, the
new schooihouse and fixtures of $500
had been paid for, all claims met, and
there is balance to the credit of the
centralized school fund of $1,000. Not
only is the school better, but 1t makes
cosmopolitan the entire population of
the township. begets ambitions and
makes for intelligence and mental ac-
tivity rather than for class or family
distinction.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
uOn, ulu HtIIe uanlage IHSI FF'''r
INSPIRED BY A SKELETON.
The Story of How Chopin Composed
His Funeral March.

His Funeral March.
Late one summers afternoon, said
Ziem, Chopin and l sat talking in my
studio. In one corner of the room stood
a piano and in another the complete
skeleton of a man with large white
cloth thrown, ghostlike, about 1t.
noticed that now and again Chopin's
gaze would wander, and from my
knowledge of the man / knew that his
thoughts were far away from me and
his surroundings. More than that,
knew that he was composing.
Presently he rose from his seat with
out word, walked over to the skele-
ton and removed the cloth. He then
carried it to the piano and, seating
himself. took the hideous object upon
his knees-a strange picture of life and
death.
Then, drawing the white cloth round
himself and the skeleton, he laid the
latters fingers over his own and be-
gan to play. There was no hesitation
in the slow, measured flow of sound
which he and the skeleton conjured
up. AS the music swelled In louder
strain / closed my eyes, for there was
something weird in that picture Of man
and skeleton seated at the piano, with
the shadows of evening deepening
around them and the ever swelling and
ever softening music filling the air
with mystery And l knew l was lis
tening TO q composition which would
live forever.
The music ceased, and when looked
up the piano chair was empty, and on
the floor lay Chopin's unconscious
form, and beside him, smashed all to
pieces, was the skeleton l priced so
much The great composer had swoon-
ed, but his march was found.-New
York World
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
Throwing the Dart.

Throwing the dart is a picturesque
custom which is observed in Cork, Ire
land. Every third year the chief mag
istrate proceeds to the mouth of Cork
harbor in full state. Following i'm
memorial custom, he throws a dart in
to the sea-a dart with head Of gold
and a shaft of mahogany-saying, Il
cast this javelin into the sea and de-
clare that as far around as it falls ex-
tend the right and dominion of the
corporation of Cork to and over the
harbor as well as the rivers, creeks and
bays within the same"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28

London is waking up in rather anus
ing astonishment to the fact that it has
ceased for the time to be the money
market of the world. Just as Mr.. John
Burns asked, "What has Battersea TO
do with the British empire?' so read
ers might ask, what have we to do
with the money market" In a COM
plex civilization like ours the money
market rules everything relating to
business.-London Pilot.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28

Washington, Montana and British Co.
lumbia continually drips pure and clear
water from the ends of its leaves and
branches. The tree is a species of fir.
The weeping" is attributed to a re-
markable power of condensation pecul-
lar to the leaves and bark. The tree
drips as copiously on bright and clear
as on cloudy days.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
Agricultural Notes,

In England the turnip is regarded as
a renovator of the soil.
Food preservatiyes will not take the
place of hygienic conditions in any
manner or form.
Manure should 60 direct to the field.
This is now the advice of many of the
authorities.
The New England tobacco growers
organization is planning to handle
its own tobacco crop.
Fowl meadow grass, with redtop,
alsike and timothy, is recommended
by the Vermont station for seeding
wet lands.
Early planting appears to be the way
to prevent the green pea fly, which,
however, in spite of general distribu
ton, did little damage last year
MIC DIDEn nv CKEI ETnN
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28

l have heard my father, who lived on
q farm in his boyhood SO long ago that
scythe was the implement used to cut
hay, say that they always ate leaf of
poison ivy before beginning to cut the
grass in a field as protection against
the ivy they might encounter during
the days work.-Cor. American Bota-
mist
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
ing sent for her.

IN- StUI TOT HtI.
The city editor made a pretense of
talking with the nurse moment while
Miss Sheldon went into the room alone
You poor boy." he heard her cry
with indeScribable tenderness.
When Latham after vehement cough
ing. pushed into the room. he found
her kneelnS by the bedside crying soft
ly over the bandaged stump. As for
Jimmie Weir. it took no specialist to
tell that the young man had taken a
renewed grip on life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
An Inviting Field.

''They say there's an island in the
Pacific with COO inhabitants where
drunkenness. crime, jails, police and
Iourts are unknown"
"Is that so? It's a wonder some
body hasn't started in to civilize it,
Brooklyn Life
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
How the Centralized school Works
In One Rural District.


In One Rural District.
The Western Reserve of Ohio has
made Il radical innovation in the way
of schools. and in response to general
interest in the subject Mr.. John Could
gives an account OF the centralized
school in his own district as follows in
the National S.oclman: .1rrorl really
centralized her schools six years ago.
1t was first tried as an experiment.
two small halls being rented in addi-
ton to the central school house, and
the parents were E;:.d for bringing
their own children The Plan proved
so satisfactory after two years or more
that the question Of Il suitable school
house was put 20 Il vote and an appro-
priation Of aboyt $2.-G0 made TO en-
large and furnish tie high school house
and without Il vote cast to return 10
the old system. Under the old system
we had high school. but its g1rofal
effect was to weaken the oW,rict
schools. and the attendance was so
variable that its efficiency was greatly
impaired.
The Eject on Attendance.
Under the new plan the centralized
school became part of the high school,
and its grade was raised SO that its
graduates would be accepted into the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
FOR SAN JOSE SCALE.
Eastern HorticuIturists Are Now
Pushing the California Wash.

Eastern HorticuIturists Are Now
Pushing the California Wash.
The lime, sulphur and salt wash is
invariably used in California and much
of the Pacific coast for the control of
the San Jose scale. Experienced or
charlists there have used it for many
years and have demonstrated that it is
when properly made and applied sue
cessful remedy for this pest. The use
of the wash in the east has been de-
layed because of the belief that it was
not adapted to eastern climatic condi-
tions by reason of the uncertainty of
securing two or three weeks of dry
weather following treatment. But eX-
tensive experiments with this wash
during the past two years in Illinois,
Georgia, New Jersey, New York and
Ohio clearly prove that the wash is an
efficient remedy in these states even
when applied during what was consid-
cred extremely unfavorable weather.
In spite of frequent heavy rains the
wash adhered well to the trees. 1t ap-
pears to be very promising remedy
for the San Jose scale and is recon-
mended to the orchardists of Ohio by
the state experiment station as worthy
of trial
The Wash and How Prepared.
There are many formulas for prepar-
ing this wash. They vary as a rule in
the proportions of lime. But the one
that is more extensively used is made
as follows: Lime, unslaked, fifteen
pounds; sulphur, ground, fifteen pounds;
salt, fifteen pounds; water, fifty gal
Ions.
Slake the lime in a small quantity of
hot water to form a milk of lime; then
add the sulphur and salt and stir in TO
form a thin paste. Dilute the mixture
with twenty gallons of water and boil
vigorously for from one and a half to
two hours, when enough water should
be added to make the full fifty gallons.
The mixture is then ready to put iAto
the spraying machine, but it should be
strained through common wire win
dow screening as it is being poured
into the barrel or tank. The mixture
should be applied to the trees while
hot if possible When well made it is
brownish liquid, with a strong, sui
phurous odor.
Made I'm Iron Kettles.
For the preparation of small quant-
ties of wash-300 to 400 gallons DAY
"a couple of sixty gallon iron kettles
will be found satisfactory. In using
these care should be taken to keep the
mixture vigorously boiling and well
stirred to prevent the caking and burn
ing of the materials upon the sides of
the vessels.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
Cordial shakes and Others.

''When you have money" says the
Manayunk philosopher, there are men
who will shake you effusively by the
hand, and when it's gone they will
shake you altogether er."-Philadelphia
Record
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
I'm IN Nutshell.

Success" is spelled with seven let
tcrs. OF the seven only one is found
in fame" and one in money" but
three are found in "happiness."-New
York World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
All Shell and No Kernel.

Charley-NIy friends tell me that
have all the eccentricities of genius.
Beatrice-What pity it is, Charley,
that you have not got the genius it
self
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
Ahput ReanS.

Bush beans may be planted in the
open ground in May and limas in pots
or on sods in cold frame or spent hot
bed They require long season to ma
ture and should be planted early.
THE NEW SCHOOL IDEA.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
seeds and skins of Small Fruits

There are many people who cannot
eat small fruits on account of the
seeds and sk&s, because they prove so
irrita ting to the stomach. In all such
cases the fruit should be thoroughly
ripe; then press it through small
wire sieve or strain through thin
cloth; then you get all there is of use
the liquid. Blue and other berries with
tough skins may be cooked a little to
start the juice, then strain and get rid
of seeds and skins. Never put waste
into a delicate stomach when possible
to avoid 1t. Cherry stones and grape
seeds are a menace to health, and chill
dren should be taught how to neatly
reject them Physical Culture
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
The Origin of the Diamond.

The diamond is still one of the mys-
teries of geology. When the South AT
rican fields were discovered there was
much astonishment to find the gem in
q series of minerals quite different
from those in which it had been hither-
10 found in India and Brazil. Instead
of lying beside tourmaline anatase and
brookite it was mingled with breccia
of magnetism rocks which had evident
ly been pushed up from below, and a
great variety OF minerals, such as diop-
side, mica, zircon and corundum, were
imbedded along with it.
Some have supposed that the dia-
mond was originally formed where it
is now picked up. and the presence Of
carbureted gas and carboniferous
rocks is in favor of the idea, but, on
the other hand. the broken condition
of some of the stones and other facts
make 1t far mere probable that the
diamond las been elected from deep
er source.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-05-28
THIS SIDE Of
TIE GAP
By ELLIOT WELKER
Copyright, 1909, Gy I. C. Mcclure

So@oao%oGoGca oao6 6o&o&oao
You've something new on your
mind, Bud; | know it,
Rose Copley's clinging fingers held
YOU nothing but harm. Bud. Why DO
you 90 with himT' The moonlight
gIinting through the poplar leaves
sparkled on gathering tears.
..Pshaw. Rosie. Tins all right,
We've long worked OH the section to-
eether. | must see him tonight and
lind out if Maxcy will take Us Oh
again. That's his whistle now
lie shook her off impatieatly and
strobe off, turning his head to call: Go
ii and tend to baby. I'll soon be
back"
The woman sighed, wiped her eyes
and stepped up the path to the small
brown cottage. She glanced at the
child slumbering peacefully in his crib,
moved about uncasily and again stood
ut the door, her black eyes straining
into the darkness.
Il cannot settle down." she muSed.
Poor old Bud, He never touched the
tools. and it's two weeks since they
laid him off. Dear me! | wish could
forget that dream. Two nights rum
ming I've dreamed it, The roar and
tremble and crash and screams. |
can't remember the place and faces,
but they were familiar at the time.
Pshaw. I'm upset and nervous about
things. and the II O'Clock tearing
through WAS the cause. | guess"
With her easy good natured husband
and Tie baby. Rose thought herself a
lucky woman O"ly recently Bud had
been irritable at times. The mystery
of the missing tools was yet to lie
cleared up. y wrench had been found
in Killian's room. and EUd WAS with
lin ut the tool house the night before.
1--WE no business to bother him." she
thought rcpentantly.
Ncrvously she waited while the min
utes crept along. then with sudden
decision picked up her gray shawl and
stepped to the crib in the corner. Baby
will sleep. I've simply got to get him
home" she whispered. Its nearly
half past 10. What does all me to feel
so? There's his revolver on the man.
tel. Yes; I'll take it just for company"
She locked the door and glided down
the road.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-04-14
TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES.
EDITED BY DELLA MARSH.


Sara Schooly visited the school today
and favored US with an interesting talk.
Miss Bohrer will go to Amigo on Fri
day to act as one of the judges in the
high school oratorical and declamatory
contest.
The ladies who attend the Tenth dis
trict convention held an this city on
Tuesday and Wednesday will visit the
agricultural domestic science and
training schools on Wednesday after
noon
Professor 4 w Clement, temporarily
Of Beaver Dam, Wis, but professor of
English in Baptist Mission School in
Toxic, Japan, gave us an interesting
talk Yesterday on the life aud customs
of the Japanese. He told us of their
uniform courtesy, their keen intellectu-
atty, social customs and progressive
spirit Especially entertaining was the
Faccount 81 their schools, the peculiar
tiles u their language and the difficult
ties which foreigner encounters IN
irving 80 learn IT. He also called at
/ teniion 70 the extent Of the country,
stretching almost fro.n the Aleutian
/ islands 10 the Philippines, and the
climatic conditions, cold on the west
/ or continental side and warm on the
! eastern or oceanic side, and said that
Japan had turned her back upon Russia
/ and faced the Z. >. and the Philippines
geographically, which position is
| typical Of her political situation at the
present time.