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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
The Millet. For Forage.

Millets have an important place in
the forage rotation because they grow
rapidly, mature early and may be
seeded at any time from May until Au-
gust. Three species of the Japanese
millets-namely, broom corn, barnyard
and italian, originally imported by the
Massachusetts Agricultural college,
have been tested and found very de-
sirable at the New Jersey experiment
station. OF these varieties the barn
yard has proved the most profitable,
the yield ranging from eight to eleven
tons per acre. This crop will be ready
for feeding from forty to fifty days
after seeding.
Pearl millet has also been tested.
This variety makes enormous yields
fifteen tons per acre have been secured.
When in full head 1t is from eight to
twelve feet In height. Yet it is a very
succulent and palatable fodder. Pearl
millet is much more watery In its
character than the other varieties men,
toned and does not mature as rapidly.
For these reasons 1t is not as desira-
BILE as the barnyard variety.
All of the millets are surface feeders
and should be well supplied with
available fertilizing materials. For
soiling, cutting may begin before they
are in bloom, and they should, prefer
ably, be fed before the seeds are hard
ened.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
The Phrase .Jack Robinson. :,

The use of the phrase Jack Robin
son" originated in the British house of
parliament during the debates on what
was known as the Indian bill' and
when John Robinson was first lord Of
the treasury. Sheridan was the man
who first used the phrase. 1t came
about in this manner: Sheridan was
speaking concerning Fox's waning
chances, when he said: "Mr. Speaker,
this state of affairs is not to be won
dered at. When a member of this au-
gust body Is employed to corrupt every
body, what else could be expected 2"
Instantly there was a great cry OF
"Name himp "Name himv' "Who is
it" "Sirs," said Sheridan, 81 shall not
name the person; it is a most unpleas-
ant thing to do. But don't suppose that
I abstain because there is any difficult
ty in naming him. I could do SO, sirs,
as quick as you could say Jack Robin
son."
They naturally inferred from his re-
marks that Jack or John Robinson was
the person whom he alluded to.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
It is now predicted that the reclama-
ton Of abandoned New England farms
Will be effected by italian immigrants.
THE HELP QUESTION.
A Farmer Thinks He Sees n Remedy
LIN The Near Eufure.

A Farmer Thinks He Sees N Remedy
In the Near Future.
A National Stockman writer ad-
vances the following view In regard
to the scarcity of help to be procured
by the farmers: In the first place, as
to cause, nine out of ten men and wo-
men who leave the country for the
larger towns and cities, ostensibly to
better their condition (by an advance
in wages) have the big head" and
badly; false pride. coupled with de-
sire to live faster, to get something for
nothing To be u farm hand or to be
hired girl Is beneath them; to labor Is
too slow. They want to go faster, and
they do sometimes. They eventually
get the shock, and they are surprised.
They write back or come IL they have
anything to get back on, and their
friends are surprised to see them, they
were doing so well They settle down
then; they have learned something.
Now as to the remedy. That Is self
adjusting and will work well eventu-
ally. There Il. and has been for sew
eral years an outGo of both women and
men from the, country to larger towns
and seIties and public works, thereby
leaving an insufficient amount Of la
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Doc Judson had never taken % much
as a single course In medical study,
but he was In greater demand than the
regular practitioner Of Crowville. who
had degree and a framed 'diplomy''
In his Office.
I'D ruther trust to Bill Judson's doc
toring than any that's learned out q
medicine books" said Old Lady Sim
mons.
When pressed for reason for this
preference the old lady had one unfail-
ing answer.
"When Doc was away one time was
took with rheumatism in my side, an I
had to let daughter Jane send for the
diplomy doctor. He give me medicines
an said the rheumatism would give
way to 'em. 1t did give way leetIe BY
ieetle an finally wore on. leaving me
weak as a rag.
"well. now, when have one o. those
spells an Doc Judson tends me he
comes in, gives one look ut me, mixes
up glass o. his herb stun, an IN less'n
twelve hours he has that rheumatism
h'isting all over me from head to feet,
departing in half dozen directions an
no chance for my mind to dwell on any,
one spot an say. It's the wust thar
That's what call doctoringr
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
TWO KINDS OF GRASS. |;


The Minister Finally Got the 00GEco
of His Text Correct.
At a certain revival meeting or col-
ored folks in a church In North Carr
lima the minister announced frou1 III
pulpit: MY tex Is Let de woman Faxn|
In silence wild all subjecticn.s Yen
Will done fin 1t In de secon' chaptnr,|
'leventh varse. OBJ Clover" At thin|
mention OF an unknown epigtle coed
brother plucked the coat tails OF thG|
minister. The latter turned roundS
then again faced the audieuce. s9n'
spite OF de Interruption" ha said. s6
repeat de tex am from de secou' chan
ter, 'leventh varse, OBJ Clover Again,
the coat tails were plucked, and tn
minister glared at the plucker, only tol
turn once more to the congregation:
"Brudder Johnson" he said. s'objectn|
to de tex Let woman Earn In si5
lence.' We all know dat Sister John3
son am not silent woman. But \
done repeats dat de tex win be foun3
in de secon' chapter. 'levenfh varse, OIL
Clover" Here Brother JohnDon rose
to the minister's ear and whispered
earnestly. "Ohr said the dominie.]
Then to the gaping people: II askl|
Sister Johnson's pardon. Her hua.'
BAN says made mistake, he II dat,
trifiin'. My tex will not BE- foun' IA:
de secon' chapter, 'leventh varse. Oh
Glover. but In de secon' chapter. 'lev.,
enth varse, oh Timothy. knoWed e
was some kind nh orasrs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Irritable, Excitable
Nerves on Edge

This describes the condition exactly
ChilGrens noises, street. sounds. little
, things that usually pass unnoticed. an
noy. A sudden sound, call-yoa jump
"a harsh word, a crying spell. The
sleep is full of jerks and starts trouble
fills your dreams -you do not rest.
Tired you 90 to bed, weary You rise
It's the nnstrung nerves. weak, shattcr-
ed. over sensitive. on edge. Th. y need
rest. quiet, strength, steadiness A Eel
low Townsmar gives you the cure in
DR.. A. w Cbase's Nerve Pills-the
most remarkably successful medicine
ever produced.
Mrs. A. E. Pape OF 12j East Jefferson st
Butler, Pa, says:-''I am able TO recon-
mend DIR. A W. Chas-s Nerve Pills to
others as reliable nerve and general
tonic When l got some at D. FL Wul-
ler's Drug Store, 112 South Main ST.
Was run down, restless, nerves on edge
and unable to get good sleep. The
Nerve Pills soon demonstrated their
power to give me strength, energy,
; sseady nerves and restful sleep"
Sc box at dealers OF DR. a. w.
Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo, n. Y. See
that portrait and signature of y w.
Chase. NJ d., are on every package.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Malt sprouts are residue Of the
brewing industry. Barley grains are
sprouted In the process Of mailing and
in due course are rubbed off and sold,
either wet or dry, as a cattle food.
They enter the general market solely
I'm the kiln dried form. They are
small, comma shaped, light yellow
brown particles of an agreeable nutty
odor and crisp texture. When fed
dry they are frequently refused by
cows. If soaked some hours before
feeding they are often better relished.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Tne TOoAn Oh tnc 68yKkh8nDs
The ancient Egyptians had tools for
stone working equal to anything In use
today. They used both solid and tubu-
lar drills and straight and circular
saws. The drills were set with Jewels
probably corundum, and even laths
tools had such cutting edges. 30 -
markable was the quality Of the tubu-
lar drills, 1t Is said. and the skill of
the workmen that the cutting marks
In the hard granite give no indication
Of the wear of the tool, while cut q
tenth part Of an inch was made -
the hardest rock at each revolution
and a hole through both the hardest
and softest material was bored perfect
ly smooth and uniform throughout. OF
the material and method Of making the
tools nothing Is known.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Animal Longevity.

Some curious statistics have been
published upon what an insurance ac-
tuary would describe as the ''expecta-
ton Of life" in animals. Among the
larger species of cattle there is some
approach to uniformity. Thus for the
horse and the ass the extreme limit is
about thirty-five years and for horned
cattle about thirty. For the dog it is
given as twenty-five, while sheep,
goats, pigs and cats are grouped at fif-
teen. But there are stranger dispari-
ties among birds. While goose may
live thirty years, a sparrow twenty
FIVE and a crow as many as 100, ducks,
poultry and turkeys die Of old age at
twelve years. The palm for longevity
is divided between elephant and par
rot. Both pass the century.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
A CORN DRYING HOUSE.

fore l cut doors through as shown.
These doors are on both sides and on
the back. They are hung on hinges and
can be opened and shut when needed.
The sweet corn should be spread In
layers; therefore we use racks made of
/ by inA Stats placed twenty inches
TO two feet apart, one above the other.
If the corn Is green and milky when
husked it should be put on the racks
very thin, not more than two or three
ears in depth, and turned frequently.
but il it is more matured and the kerr
nels are glazed it may be put on thick
er I can dry 500 or GOO bushels in this
building
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Solicitor-You want to be made bank
rupt, do your Very well, I'll put It
through for you. Just give me n check
for 500 on account Of preliminary ,ex-
penses.
Client-B-but haven't got any mon
ey at all.
solicitor-Then why the dickens do
you come to met Hang 1t all. man, you
are bankrupt
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Agricultural Notes.

1t is now generally conceded that the
gilo is the most economical way, every
thing considered, Of utilizing the corn
crop for the dairy.
Rutabagas are a good late second
crop.
The Vermont experiment station has
found that clipping potato plants on
account of too heavy foliage growth in
July and August sacrificed one-third OF
the crop.
Bordeaux mixture has proved reli.
able remedy for potato blight and rot.
Plant sweet corn for succession and
late crop.
Sow Early Egyptian or Eclipse for
young beets in the fall.
The Ordeal OF Boiling OIL.
In Ceylon the system Of witch find
ing' is both unique and terrible. Some
oil from newly gathered king cocoanuts
is manufactured by one Of the friends
Of the complainant. This Is poured into
q primitive stone vessel and heated to
the boiling point. Each of the suspect
ed witches is then brought upon the
scene and is then and there compelled
to dip three fingers Of the right hand
into the seething caldron, each having
a right under her ideas Of justice to
throw the oil remaining upon her fin
gers into the face of the complainant,
who stands near by.
While this ordeal Is being undergone
a single exclamation of pain on the part
of the suspected person is constructed
to be an admission of guilt III no such
exclamation Is made the innocence OF
the accused Is supposed to be estab-
lished 1t is said that every tenth per-
son on the island of Ceylon has MANNED
fingers as a result of having met the
"ordeal of boiling OIL"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16


Emerald Gem, all things considered,
seems to be the general purpose melon
for New England. We have had fair
success with the Emerald Gem when
other varieties largely failed. 1t be-
longs to the Jenny Lind type, is small
to medium in size and globular in
form, fattened at blossom and stem
ends, skin smooth and slightly ribbed.
1t shows rich emerald green color,
with narrow stripes of light green in
the ribs. The flesh is thick and Of q
deep, rich salmon color, fine flavor and
of superior quality. The fruit should
be picked as soon as 1t will separate
readily from the vine, as 1t loses its
good qualities If left to remain until
overripe.
The popular Rocky Ford or Melted
Gem, so commonly found In our mar
kets, is oval In shape, being longer
than broad, slightly ribbed and covered
with a grayish coarse netting. The
flesh is green in color, very sweet and
Juicy and quite solid. The fruit is
quite small and usually very produc-
tive. This variety needs plenty Of sun
shine and favorable season and
therefore cannot be 80 generally de-
pended upon as the Emerald Gem.-F.
William Rane, New Hampshire.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
How In Handle the Hoe.

Some men will use the hoe so that
the top layer OF soil Is cut off clean and
gathered up with the weeds that may
have been the chief object Of the hoe
Ing. The surface remaining will be
hard and smooth-quite the reverse OF
what 1t should be. Cultivation should
mean a stirring of the surface, making
It fine II this be done In loamy soil
shortly after rain II will not break
into large Jumps.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

ByrOn's Joke ON HE FubHH1As1s
Byron once sent his friend John Muir
ray a present OF Bible. 1t was placed
on the bookshelf and left there for;
years untouched Ill at dinner party.
the verifcation Of text being re-
quired, the Bible was referred to. =,
page had been turned down, and It Wa
found that in the verse Now. Baraol
bas was q robber" the word ''puolish-
er" had been substituted. The poor ht-
tie pleasantly had lain hidden all those
long years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Just where honorable industry ends
and avaricious piling up Of treasure
begins no one can take It upon himself
to say. The spirit, however. that Inn
pels a young man to sacrifice all the
nobler aims OF life in order to turn q
liberal competence into wealth too
great to be. spent (and the giving away
of which. unless carefully regulated. -
a doubtful good is certainly to be de-
plored.-Eliot Gregory In Century.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
The Pnngs of Hunger.

At the dinner table Robert ate him.
self into a state of great satisfaction,
while his relatives stared in wonder.
At last he was actually forbidden to
eat any more. On the way home he
pulled something from his pocket and
began gnawing It,
"What is thatY asked his mother.
"It's only dog biscuit" said Robert
apologetically.
"Where did you get itf'
"Well," said Robert, II knew should
be hungry before l got home, so 1 took
1t away from Fido." o."-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

In a cemetery indefinitely located
ION the Susquehanna river" there r q
grave with this epitaph on tho marble,
memorial slab: "Chas. Lewis; He Voted
for Lincoln" A Baton Rouge Ual
gravestone bears this legend: Here
lies the body Of David Jones. His last
words were. 4 die q Christian and .
Democrat"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Fireside Reflections.

1t has been estimated that there are
only $4,000 really handsome men In
the United States. Every man won
ders where the other 40, 900 are.
Being a bachelor is a good deal like
playing solitaire You Gun always
cheat yourself into the belief that
you're having good time.
Why does it always seem to rain
harder on a Sunday just before church
time than on a Saturday just before
matinee time?
The larger a husband is the smaller
he Is made to feel sometimes.-House-
keeper
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

1t was redheaded boy from across
the tracks on his good behavior at the
swimming hole above the dam that 1
first saw swim hand over hand, or
''sailor fashion," as we called II, right
ly or wrongly know not I can hear
now the crisp, staccato little smack his
hand gave the water as he reached for
ward.
1t has ever since been my envy and
despair 1t is so knowing, 80 sporty"
1 class 1t with being able to wear
pink barred shirt front with dia-
mond cluster pin In 1t, with being gen.
timely fond Of horse racing, with being
first class poker player. with being
delighted with the company of actors
what wouldn't give IL could be like
that? My life has been a sad one, but
1 might find some comfort In II yet IL
could only get that natty little spat on
the water when lunge forward SWIM
ming verhand.-McClure's.
Quite Capable.
Hes n remarkably frank man."
"How soY'
"Why, the heiress asked him X he
was sure lie could take care Of her
when he proposed. and he said lie was
ssure he could II he had her money to
do 1t with."-Chicago Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Circum.tance. Alter Cases.

Circumstances Alter Cases.
"The boys are throwing stones at a
poor peddler."
courageous"
"Thats what think"
"Whose boys are theyT
yours
"Oh. well, boys will be boys. Let the
children play. Chicago Post.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Clara (dshing for comDlimsnp--
This is your fourth dance with me.
Why don't you dance with some OF the
other girls?
Charlie-Well, the fact ia dance 70
badly I hate to ask them.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Quite CaunbIN.
workinr well.

The Querist-What do you think OF
the doctrine Of the survival Of the 1T
test?
The Egohst--It is all right SO far.
am still alive.-Kansas City Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
A UniversaI Custon,

"whenever I get an umbrella" said
the prudent citizen, II put my name on
It."
ESQ do l." answered the man without
a conscience. 'sThe person who used to
own It isn't so likely to identity IT,
Washington Star. 80
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
sMstszs
sfARN%
gSBSE
DRYING SWEET CORN.


House For the Purpose-How TO
Handle the Corn.
l have for several years been raising
sweet corn under contract, and the ac-
companying illustration will convey
some idea of my drying house. says an
Ohio Farmer correspondent. 1t is also
my granary, the upper floor containing
grain bins on one side. The lower floor
and south side of the upper floor are
arranged for sweet corn. The most es-
sential part of drying sweet corn Is to
have q free circulation of air. There
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Hayinx HINT. From rarm Journal.


Not one-half of all the clover hay
made in the country is ever properly
saved so as to secure the best results.
1t is either cut too early or too late, Is
either cured too much or too little, Is
either moldy or fired.
Glover dries up and gets powdery
and dusty If dried rapidly in the sun.
Wilt it and dry the water out Of it
and then heap it, only opening 1t long
enough to air when heating In the
heap In a day or two 1t will do to go
in. Caps are excellent to use during
this process.
MAKE hay while the sun shines
sounds well, but it's better for the hay
makers, the horses and the hay IL the
days are cool and cloudy, with dry
ing wind blowing.
A delay when the crop Is cut may
damage the quality of the hay. Better
have 1t wet than overripe.
Cut all the hay early IL you want
good hay. Cut as the grass Is going
out Of blossom; then the nutriment Ia
in the stalk and the dust Is or the
flowers.
Two medium sized loads will be han
died quicker than one load that will
break the wagon or stick in the barn
door.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
The PraafnhIe Pnrf.

Young Mani desire to study law.
Do you think could make living at
it?
Old Lawyer-Hardly. You might,
however, by studying your clients
Baltimore American.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Slower.

Mrs. Kingsley-You say you like col
ored servants better than white be-
cause they are'slower. How Is that?
|! Mrs. Bingo-It takes them longer to
leave.-Town and Country.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Do not fancy yourself martyr Of
the first class solely because you have
been badly bitten In q horse trade
Dallas News.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

The deepest part OF the Mediterra-
mean IS near Malta. The depth is Il, l36
feet.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
PROFESSIONAL CkRUS.
ATTORNEYS

T. SCOTT,
n ATTORNEY AT Law.
Office at No 8. Vest Diamond St But
Ter, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

COULTER & EAKER.
\ ATTORNEYS Al LAW
poo-n B.. Armory build'na.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Downy Mildew.

Downy mildew attacks the leaves Of
cucumbers and cantaloupes. These
show yellow spots with moldlike
growth on the underside; the spots
turn brown, and the leaf soon dies.
Remedy.-Spray with bordeaux mix
ture about the middle of July and re-
peat every ten days.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

~ F. l.. McQUISTIoN,,
". CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR.
Office near Court House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

IOHN ". COULTER,
y ArToRNEY-AT-lAw.
Office with r. G. McAboy, J. P,
south side Diamond
Special attention given to collections
and business matters.
Reference: Butler Savings Bank, o.
Butler County National Rank
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Reeds Wine Of
Cod Diver Oil

will build you up and make
you strong, will give you
an appetite and new life.
If you feel tired and
worn out try our Wine OF
Cod Liver Oil and find
relief.
1t is stronger and better
than pure Cod Liver Oil.
Pleasant to take and is
inoffensive to delicate
stomachs.
Indorsed and recon-
mended by physicians
every where. The best
Spring tonic to give you
Health and strength.
For sale only at
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16
Dor on the farms, lessening the produc-


Dor on the farms. lessening the produc-
ton and increasing the cost Of living
where this labor Is employed. and the
cost of production of farm products
will continue to grow higher rs long as
these conditions exist for the simple
reason that the farmer cannot produce
enough TO supply the demand with
what meager labor he has at his COM
mand. And OF course IL the supply is
cut Off the price must of necessity go
up. The practical farmer will not en-
plCy labor unless 1t is profitable to him
to do SO.
In running this great Industrial de-
velopment at so great a pressure the
limit may be reached. Then what?
Why. the help question will solve itself
from compulsion. You'll find the farm
er then, as now. ION the ground fioor,"
enjoying his .'taters," cabbage, sau-
sage, bacon, mutton and beef raised
principally by his own hand. This help
question will settle itself as soon as
the starch is knocked out. and l don't
think that will be long.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

T p. WALKER, 4
LIZ NOTARY PUBLIC,
BUTLER, Pa
Ohice with Berkrner, next door tot. .. .
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-07-16

Points of the Run Orpingtons.
The points of typical Buff Orping-
ton fowl, as stated by the poultry man
ager of the Canadian experimental
farms. are rs follows:
Tail. inclined backward and upward
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-06

5sn6ay affer1oon t4e members ..
he First Baptist cAurcA r.si ir con.
fersuce a. their c1urch an ErladuAy
for ne purpose q sieCn-s Essscr
Tor fhe ensuirE Tezr
For he pass year Rev L EeEs-
has hllo1 the FsiPst ard ne Henss-s
q the cz1rch =ere 80 uen zfisaeS
with hlm thaf thsy resiectst hiz
without q NSseutinE vote
Before couizg 70 Ar1uore NJ Ksl.
Ter vas pzE,or q tke First Rzrtlst
church a. Wyazsuooi Azd has many
friends In ttrat city
Mr. Keller IS CArisiiEn voFssr.
and the earnessaess Eith Which be
goes a. his vcrz izr-esses every oae
with the kroEstzs thAt hs tres 70
practice vhat hs grs1sAss