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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16

A HANDY POULTRY FEED TUB.

and will look something like the right
hand picture. Visitors to my place al
ways notice these tubs, says an Amer
ican Agriculturist correspondent, and
ask permission to take pattern OF
them, saying they are the best thing
they ever saw. They certainly are the
most handy thing ever used. Twelve
hens can get around one and eat with
out crowding. They are handy to carry,
either empty or full: fowls cannot roost
on them, consequently they are always
clean, and when not In use they can
be stacked up in corner out OF the
way. Smaller tubs or pals can be used
for chickens.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
rhe La.t puerinx clerrznen

"When did clergymen cease to night
duelsY' is startling inquiry In Notes
and Queries. 1t will be news to many
of us that they were ever fond OF that
exhilarating pastime. But. as O mat,
ter Of fact, the Rev. Mr.. Allan fought;
a duel with Lloyd Delany, Esq, ana
killed him in Hyde park In 1852. BE
was convicted of manslaughter ana
fined 1 shilling plus six months-in New
Uofo
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
His Unual Preference.

'What kind of meat have you this
morning, Larry% asked the board OF
trade operator.
"Well, sir" said the butcher. I've
got some fine bear steak and some beef
that's Just bully
"H'mph! Give me some lamb" =.
Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16

time to prune,
but II the work
Is done in the
early part of the
w | N ter m or e
} care must be
given to protect
ing the injured
parts, for with
the freezing and
thawing Of sew
eral months the
cut surface will
dry in cry
deeply, and the
lon ger the eX-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
Lime md the Land.

Lime makes the father rich and the
son poor is an old saying. Lime makes
the nitrogen in the soil available, and
if / have nitrogen there am going to
put the lime in and get it out, and II
my boy wants more nitrogen he can
put 1t in.-E. B. Voorhees,, New Jersey.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16

posure the greater the Injury. IT the
work can be done the last of winter,
Just before growth begins, the injury
will be but little. The above practice
will apply about equally to the apple,
pear and plum, but perhaps should be
applied with some variations to the
peach.-S. T. Maynard, Massachusetts,.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
Gnnd For Vermont.

The Vermont legislature contains 135
farmers, and they have formed per-
manent organization to look after the
interests of farmers in legislation, with
the usual officers and county commit
tee of three from each county.-Coun-
try Gentleman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
r4RnySH'|4a|seN
X '&sassHsfN
PRUNING ORCHARDS.

Plain Instructions In the Art-The
Last of Winter the Best Time.
Very familiar are the questions How
to prune:" and when to pruneF
Many orchardists have arrived at the
conclusion that it is very easy matter
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
Ether Drinking In Russia

The habit of ether drinking is known
to be prevalent in some parts of Rus
sia, also in east Prussia, and all the ef-
forts of the authorities to combat the
evil have hitherto been almost fruit
less. An idea of the extent to which
the habit prevails may be gathered
from records given in the Russian
newspapers OF recent accident which
occurred at place called Trossno.
Ether is drunk by farmers on festive
occasions, when it appears to be con-
sumed in pailfuls. A farmer, celebrat-
ing his sons wedding, in the fullness
of his hospitality got in two pailfuls of
ether. During the process of decant-
ing the ether into bottles n violent ex-
plosion took place, by which six chill
dren were killed and one adult danger
ously and fourteen others more or less
severely injured.-British Medical Jour
mol
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
ouite Another Thins.

HE was unable to meet his bills, u
understand"
"Well, that's where you're wrong
He couldn't dodge them."-Chicago
Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
The Farmer the Original Mere

The Farmer the Original Merchant.
The farmer needs to be educated to
know how to dispose of the products Of
his farm, to study and understand the
markets, that he may know when and
where and how to sell, that he may not
be entirely at the mercy Of other class
es of tradesmen, for the farmer Is en-
phatically and necessarily a trades
man-not only a producer, but mer-
chant, the original merchant. But this
opens a field too wide for present dis
cussion. We all know too well that the
farmer has long been suffering because
other parties fixed the prices Of what
he sold, as well as Of what he bought
DIR. Hunnicutt, Georgia.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
Absolutely Past Hone.

"She is the most inconsistent woman
ever knew"
"Never does what she ought to or
what you expect, eh?"
"That is just It. Sometimes she does.
She is inconsistently inconsistent"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16
No. 16.

SOILS tnr SOntAaIy oev1n- -
thin seeding OF oats Is far safer, pare
ticularly where clover seeding is pracs
ticed. Oats are n nurse crop for clover
over vast stretch of country and M
doubt will be for long time notwith-
standing they are unsatisfactory ex-
cept when very wet. Cats require about
500 pounds Of water for each pound OF
dry matter, and while the thin seeding
Will draw heavily upon moisture dur
ing the ripening days the clover will
have gained a strong foothold In the
early growth OF the plant.
broadcast Sowing.
The oat plant does not grow rapidly
at once after coming up, but IL sown
thickly the ground will be covered, re-
tarding clover growth. Broadcast oac
seeding either by machine or hand is
very unsatisfactory. All things consid-
cred, no method or machine for conn
bined seeding compares to disk drill.
Another point: An endless waste Of
clover seed takes place each year by
sowing upon soil not garden fitted. A
rich soil is not alone a qualification for
a sure catch Of clover. Soil texture Is
absolutely necessary. l would prefer
to throw piece Of land out Of the reg
ular rotation than to seed before this
condition has taken place, and, what Is
more, soils full of root growth like our
own cannot be made suitable in mo-
ment, no matter how much labor In Of
fered Decomposition must take place
and chemical action go on. The more
labor employed the quicker this action
will follow l speak from the view
point of dairy farm not deficient In
vegetable matter. Upon soils where
successive crop growing is followed the
principle would not apply. Then 1t is
question Of getting more humus and
plant food into the soil. These varying
conditions Of soils call for clean cut
home study Of our own farms.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16

Beware OF the man who offers you
advice at the expense OF mutual
friend.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16

Leave your worries at home when
you travel. You can get fresh sup,
ply anywhere
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-04-16

None are less eager to learn than
they who know nothing.-Suard.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

that moment, bringing the doctors sup
per- and half baleful glitter appeared
in her eyes as she saw the two SO
utterly unconscious Of her presence.
DR.. Dunwiddie suddenly sat erect,
with his usual quiet dignity; the girl
had startled him out of himself; he
had forgotten everything but her.
Her grave face, with its solemn eyes,
touched by the sunset. framed by the
heavy tresses of loosened hair, was
like an exquisite Madonna, and he held
his breath in admiration and mute
wonder. AS he noticed Mrs. Allen.
however. he regained his composure,
while Dolores gathered up her hair
slowly, and stopped to pick up her
comb. 1t had snapped in two.
You two are excellent nurses" Mrs.
Allen said softly, smile on her lips
as she motioned with her head toward
tho bed.
Dr. Dunwiddie turned at once with
slight exclamation, and Dolores
arose with the comb in her hand, her
hair falling around her, her eyes dark
as though teas were in them her
lips shut close. AS she turned her
eyes toward the bed she met full in
hers the weak gaze of her father.
Only for a moment, however for the
eyes closed almost Immediately as
though the light hurt them, but in
that moment Dolores once more faced
his soul with hers.
Once more her father opened his
eyes ard looked first at the doctor,
tion she spoke to him.
Father" she said. slowly, that he
might understand. Father"
But the eyes resting on her face had
no CLEAN of pleasure at seeing her
there. rather it might be said there
was a flash of hatred there as in the
old days. Then they dropped again
and closed, and presently his breath
ing indicated That he slept
Miss Johnson Dr. DunYiddie said,
by and by, as he sat by the window
eating the supper Mrs. Allen had
brought him, Il told you the other day
that it was possible your father would
Hob EeCuFeI, uO YOU TemeIQDe
She bowed her head in acquiescence
but did not speak.
My dear Miss Johnson the doc
tors voice was grave, but there was a
ring in it, hidden note that struck
her ear as unusual. MY dear Miss
Johnson, believe l am safe in saying
that your father will sleep through
the night natural, quiet slumber,
without the aid of opiates, and if he
does he will recover. He will be lame
always; he will not have quite his old
strength, but he will live and be much
his old self again
The grave. attentive face at the
head of the bed changed not at all,
though the drawn expression disap-
peared from around the mouth, and
the eyes We're clear and level in their
gaze.
For moment DR.. Dunwiddie was
uncertain whether or not the girl was
glad of the news. She gave no sign.
and said not word, but stood grave.
and stately, and womanly, with the
shadows of the night gathering
around her. stealing along the bed,
across the face of the sleeper, and up
and up toward her face.
Suddenly they clutcheG at her
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09


throat. tightening their hold, like iron
bands, ever contracting. growing
firmer, unyielding; thousand iron
hands were on her, a thousand elfish
voices, shrill and wild and weird,
filled the corners of the room, the
house; filled the darkness, crowding
it upon her, till it seemed as though
she were suffocating, till it seemed as
though she would die. Loud and weird
and terrible they were to her. filling
her ears, shouting of the evil that had
come through hatred and malice, and
of what would follow upon so evil a
deed. The hands were tightening their
hold, they were struggling one with
another for the mastery; dozen
hands were torn from her throat only
to be instantly replaced by others
stronger and firmer She caught at
them. and struggled. she fought
against them, but she dared not cry
for help. This that she was suffering
no one must know: they would know
soon enough-every one.
The voices grew wilder about her;
they shouted in elfish glee: their
words ran in together unmeaningly
except one or two close TO her ear.
When your father is well enough
to prove-to prove"
Then slowly she came out of this
babal of noises; they grew fainter and
fainter, and died away among the
pines; the hands about her throat re-
laxed. She looked around to see ii
she were safe; she was dazed, bewil-
dered, but her one thought was that
no one must know. Some one spoke
to her and she looked up steadily,
crowding down the dumb terror in
her heart. DR.. Dunwiddie was stand
ing beside her with his hand on her
arm.
Mrs. Allen" he said, quietly. you
will take my place for a few minutes.
Miss Johnson must breathe some of
this pure, sweet air after the storm
He opened the door and stepped
standing Iistlessly in the doorway
never showing that he had seen the
| fitting expression of-was it triumph I
on the woman's face as she passed
into the silent bedroom.
How pleasant everything is after
the storm said DR.. Dunwiddie, with
smile, as he entered the house a few
minutes later.s Adding to himself as
he re-entered the room beyond:
ut was ceer-fatigue, and shall not
happen again. And I think you will
bear watching, as well as some others
| Mrs. Allen"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09
CHAPTER XVII.
Tie Freaks of a Woman.


The sunlight flooded the mountains
and the quiet settlement; the sky was
deeply blue; the pines along the bank
beside Dolores window stirred softly
in the low wind that stole down from
the summit laden with spicy odors.
Down in the valley the river ran riot,
shouting its jubilate as it swirled un-
der the rotten bridge and whirIed in
mad eddies up the coarse grass along
it's banks.
Dr. Dunwiddie, standing in the door
OF the tavern, inhaling deep draughts
OF the odorous, piny air, watched Do
lores with grave, intent eyes until she
turned from the doorway and entered
the quiet house; then he turned away
and no one ever knew of what he was
thinking, or the thoughts that would
come of his friend over in the town
who was leaving this girl in his care
with the utmost conference.-the girl,
he well know, whom Charlie loved
And should he betray his trust to his
friend? Should he prove a traitor?
Should he let this kindly feeling for
this brave, beautiful, womanly girl
grow into more than merely friendly
feeling. knowing of his friends thought
of the girl? Could he be capable of
that? She was, to be sure, a wonder
full girl, shut in by her surroundings,
but growing mentally thousands of
miles beyond them She was a woman
man should be proud to own as a
friend-and more-in spite of her
strange, unfriendly life in the stolid
little mountain settlement. But-and
there was ii graver line of thought,
sudden deepening of the lines of no.
bility around the set mouth under the
black mustache-would the love of
even such woman atone in any de-
gree for the loss of manhood, the stain
OF traitor? Charlie had left in his
hands the care of the girl he loved,
and he would never-he Strengthened
himself up to his full height in the
low doorway and unconsciously
clenched his hands-he would never
betray his friend. Charlie was worthy
even Dolores Johnson, and he would
never be guilty of even an attempt
to come between him and the woman
he loved, be she though she might, a
woman with the strength and depth
and nobility of character which the
daughter of this mountain blacksmith
possessed.
Then he turned, and the face was as
grave, as apparently unconcerned as
usual. as Cinthy called him to join the
family at the table.
Jones said among his comrades that
Johnson's i'll luck had brought good
luck to him, for during the years he
had lived there. never before had SO
many such men as now sought his
lodging.
ITO be contnued.)
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

raining, and through the rent the set
ting sun flooded the summit with a
radiant glory that was dazzling.
Dolores, as though reused by the
sudden rush of the sunbeams, slowly
raised her head and looked up to the
radiant mountain. Her sad, dark eyes
grew softer and deeper in color. and
her lips set close as in sorrow, slowly
parted in one of her rare smiles. AS
she turned her head the comb-an old
fashioned tortoise shell that had been
her mother's-suddenly slipped from
the heavy coil of her hair which, SO
loosened, fell in mass of beauty
glinting, lustrous. about her
The nurse softly opened the door at
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09
CHAPTER XVI.
"Man Proposes; God oisposes."

"Man Proposes; God Disposes."
Johnson did not die; that he lived
through the terrible strain upon his
vitality showed that he had an iron
constitution, the doctors said; but the
men at the tavern shook their heads
over it, and looked meaningly at each
other. They had their own opinion of
the matter, perhaps they knew more
than the doctors did; the wise men
might open their eyes in amazement
should they choose to tell their sus-
picions. Johnson was kept under the
/huence of opiates for three days and
nights; he was not left alone one mo-
ment; they fed him on Mrs. Aliens
beef tea and drinks, and cared for him
as though he were a baby, the men
said in half whispers-him, with mus
!. cles like iron and cords like an OK.
I-odie daily carried the news, brief
items briefly told in his measured
tones as they gathered in the outer
room of the tavern of an evening, or
called now and then across the
z drenched gardens to each other, or met
at the wells And the women over
their tubs, as they washed the clothes
up and down. and soapcd and rinsed
and wrung them in clear water, leav-
ing them to soak till the storm should
he over, gossiped about this thet hev
hap'd Johnsing," and his girl, and the
airs they put on since Lemuel john
son-he who was born in the settle
ment years ago-had come with his
girl and his gold to see that his broth
er should live like other folks, and
was not so mo count an shefless."
Dolores, knowing nothing of these
sossipings, and caring nothing for
them, had she known, watched her
father uptiringly. She never COM
planned of being tired; she seldom
spoke.
Young Green had gone home, but
he came over every day, bringing gem
tie messages and thoughtful delicacies
tie messages and delicacies.
n For three days johnson lay in this
y stupor so like death, scarcely STIR
ring, not opening his eyes; his face
was thin and drawn, his eyes sunken
and hollow; his hair. few days be-
fore so lightly sprinkled with gray,
had grown suddenly white. He had
aged so that his everyday compan-
Lions would not know him.
Dolores saw this in silence; her
thoughts were busy. but her lips were
dumb. Young Green's eyes had grown
wonderfully keen to note the changes
of the sweet. pale face, and the sha-
dows of the dark, wondering eyes.
For he knew that he loved her. 1t had
come upon him the first night as he
stood behind her in the freight and
watched the pure face bent above the
book on her knees. 1t had come al
most like blow at first, but full of a
sweetness that was full of pain also,
she was so high above him, she had
never thought of love, she had never
even known what love was as others
knew it in the home life. And there
was a tenderness in the thought of
how he--he, the first one in the world
to show her what love might be-
would prove to her the depth Of its
tenderness and holiness.
At sunset the third day the rain
ceased. and the mist dragged itself
brokenly across the peaks of the
mountains; the hills were loud with
the cry of the swollen river in the
valley, and the cascades shouted aloud
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09
Dolores slowly raised her head.

Dolores slowly raised her head.
as they leaped the riven sides of the
mountains to join the river and eat at
the worn old bridge at the foot of the
roadway.
The rain had ceased at last and Dr.
Dunwiddie, who sat at the bedsid..
his eyes intent on the face of the girl
so grave and quiet in the light of the
sunset, had raised the tiny window to
let in the cool wind from the west
The clouds just above the distant
peaks parted in sudden relenting after
three days and nights of interminable
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09
w. L. DOUGLAS
s3,@se g SHOES SHISN TsEs,
You can save from SO to sS5 yearly by
wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or SO shoes.

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from S4.00
to $500. The i'm
mense sale OF w. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor.
Ona Colt proves there IL
value in Douglas shoes.
Corona IL the highest
grade Pat.Leather made.
Fast Color EUriefs nsed,
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09
Aliens Foot.Ease. Wonderful Kennedy

A1Ien g Foot-Ease, WONDERFUL Kennedy.
"Have tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
find it to be certain curs, and gives COM
fort to one suffering with sore. tender and
swollen feet. / will recommend ALIENS
FoOT-EASE to my friends. as it is
certainly wonderful remedy.-MrA N.
H. Guilford. New Orleans. La
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Dealers say that as coon ss a Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold
or boiled.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe-
'rior to any other. is put up l6 ounces
in package and sells at same price
- bounce packages of other kinds!
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

, Magistrate-Did the prisoner offer any
resistance? Policeman-None worth mem
tioning. your honor Only couple of
dollars.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

P.se's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections Of the throat and lungs.-WA.
.. EsDsLEY, Vsnburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

He had a mint of money,
A castle by the lake
But he couldn't eat blooming thing
And miss the stomach ache.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Plumber-I stopped that leak up at the
house. Itll be $50. Coal Dealer-All
right; ! sent you two tons of coal yester-
day. Gimme s. and well call it square
i don't want to be hard on you.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Johnny" said the teacher to a small
pupil. where is the north pole?" AT the
top Of the map promptly answered the
youthful student.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
In the makeup of Baxter's Bullhead 5
cent cigar. Try one and see.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Charlie-Really, you look good enough
to eat. Nellie-Yes.. think l could eat
some ice cream.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

'It takes travel to bring out what
there is in man" Yes. ocear
travel"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces In
na.umation aays pain. cures wind colic 23e botts
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Wasn't Biggsley growing again about
being overworked?' "Yes. When he went
down to draw his pay they made him
sign the pay roll
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Shell hear yau have been specula ting
on the Stock Exchange. Were you a bul
or bear? He-Neither. L was don
key.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

II understand that your wife Is a d,
cided brunette" Shed be just as declt
ed IL she were blonde
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

A smile OF sa tisfa ction goes with one Of
Baxters "Bullhead" b-cent ciKars.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

To Cure . Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. AL
druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure BIC
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro
duce the brightest and fastest colors.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

smok. BAXTER. "Bullhead" seen, cigar.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-10-09

Our 81 Git Edge Line cannot be equdied at any price
Shoes by mall, % cents extra. illustrated
Cataiog free. W, L, DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mess,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-11
FRAUD WAS SUSPECTED.
Judge Klein Gives Out Statement on
 Trotting Race Scandal.

Buffalo. N. T., August 10.--H. J. Klein presiding judge of the Grand Circuit meeting, has given out a strong state ment anent the scandal in the 200 pace yesterday. In that race F. o. Ceideberg, owner and driver of Little Squaw. was taken out of the sullsy and Ben Kenny drove the mare, winning the heat and the race. Nick Huhinger, the New Ha- ven plunger. suspected he was on the outside of a job when Charley Hayt beat Little Squaw in slow time. He pro- tested and the action of the judges re- suited. Ceideberg was not fined
 MT. Klein says if he had authority he would have expelled Ceideberg, w. L.. Snow. the trainer, and Frank Williams of Corning, the owner of Charley Hayt The other two judges overruled him. Hubinger had bet much money on Little Squaw and, it is alleged, had promised .Ceideberg $400 if the mare won. He sus- pected fraud.