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The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Had a BIG Contract.

When Mr.. Chamberlain was about
to commence the speech which he
made from the balcony of the Marine
hotel at Durham, South Africa, he was
startled by the sudden apparition of
a reporter who slid down pillar
from the roof and arrived breathless
and dusty. but notebook in hand. Mr..
Chamberlain was astonished. Whom
do you representa-" he said. "The en-
tire press Of the empire" was the
reply, uttered with perfect self-pos-
session.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
IT WAS NO PICNIC.
And Worried Mother Doubtless Knew
Whereof She Spoke.


Whereof She Spoke.
To illustrate a point he was making
in a recent lecture in Philadelphia,
Joseph l.. Barbour, well-known law
year of Hartford, Conn, told this
story:
A woman with five small children
boarded horse car in New York,
which was already comfortably filled.
The conductor became a trifie impa.
tient because it took the family SO
long to get aboard, and, as the mother
finally reached the top step and the
car began to move, the conductor ven
tured to ask her:
Madam, are these all your child
rem, or is it picnic?'
The woman flushed as she replied
Yes, they are all my children, and
tell you, it's no picnic."-New York
Times.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Kiralfy Buys Crystal Palace.

The famed crystal palace of Lon
don has been purchased by Imre Kir.
alfy and will become the center of the
class OF amusements made popular by
the kiralfy brothers. Several others
prominent in the theatrical world are
associated with the purchaser.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
New Evanaelists at Work.

They have Moody and Sankey
team in London just now-Dr. Torrey
and Mr.. Alexander. both from Aus
tralia. They are holding large meet
ings in Exeter hall. Mr.. Alexander
the vocalist. is fine singer. but is
also wonderfully gifted in the way of
getting his audience to join in.
Everybody likes to sing" he says.
but great many don't know how.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
The AYE" Had II.

Senator McComas was pressing an
amendment to pending bill when
there were about hals score other
members on the floor. 1t came to a
vote at length and only Mr. McComas
responded to the call for ayes. No
one voted mo" and President Pro
Tenn. Frye gravely proclaimed: "The
aye has it.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Sorry He Passed Up the Student.

Dean Fuertes of the College of Civil
Engineering at Cornell. who died re-
Gently. was frequently gruff. though
he had the kindest of hearts. A re-
office Of THE Moge." as everey one
caleld him. to see whether he had
been successful In an astronomy ex-
animation. The student was greeted
as follows: Blank. passed you. God
forgive mel"
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Many States Interested.

ITO stop perjury by parents" II
one Of the objects of two bills just
introduced in the New York legisla-
ture. 1t is OF some present interest in
this state to note that the two meas
ures have regard to fake statements
of the ages of their children made by
partents so that they may be put to
work instead of being sent to school"
Charleston Is. CO News and Cou.
rier.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Missourians Use Water.

The Jackson County Judge vouches
for this story: ALLEN McCurdy's
horse fell into cistern Sunday after.
noon. He telephoned for the fire
department; water was turned into
the cistern and the animal was float
ed to the top and taken out with no
trouble at ALL
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Congressman De Armond.

Canada and its annexation to the
United States, is one of the brightest
AMI ablest of the Democrats in the
LoIse. He halls from Butler. Mo-,
whittier he removed from his native
state Pennsylvania as lad. He is now
serving his sixth term as representa-
tive of the sixth district
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
When keene's Leg Was Pulled.

James r. Keene, the Wall street
bear, is more tender man than we
had supposed. He has had his knee
wrenched by masseur. He is the
first man who has pulled Keene's leg
that did not get most of the damage
in recoil.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13

brighter. until when it attains tho
same color as the glowing furnace i,
is Invisible. By a further increase
of current 1t becomes visible again
The value of the current is read on
an instrument and n comparison with
table gives the corresponding fnr
mace temperature.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Knew All Blu. os.. Thing.

The professor of md hanics at an
English college once we a lecture
upon the locomotive. a was particu-
larly struck by the absorption of one
Juvenile listener. He spoke to the stu.
dent after the lecture. and asked him:
Well. suppose you understand all
about the locomotive now?" Yes.
was the reply. AL but one thing
And what is that?" said the professor
kindly. Il can't make out what makes
the locomotive move without horses"
STRAY Stories.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
An Indian Preacher.

Rev. DR.. Charles l.. Spinning of
Orange, N. j.. once an Indian known
among the race as Chief Blackboard,
is now preacher in the First Pres
byterian church and is deeply inter.
ested in everything concerning the
welfare of the red men
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Hear. Hear!

Woman's rights advocates say there
is no reason why woman should not
support a husband If she thinks he is
worthy. Louder. please, louder.-New
York Telegram.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13


travelling man has more difficulty in
this respect than the one who has
his glass suspended in fixed place
in his room. and 1t is for his use espe-
cially that the shaving mirror illus
trated here is intended. AS the glass
and its support can be folded In
small compass. and are of light
weight, the device will not greatly
increase the travelling mans luggage.
and its added convenience over an
ordinary mirror is at once apparent
The invention consists of fiat plate.
secured to the body by strap around
the waist, with rod clamped to
bracket on the face of the plate to
support the frame in which the mir
ror is mounted. At either end of the
rod is clamping screw. by the aid
of which adjustment of the mirror
can be made to bring 1t to the proper
height. When the glass has been
placed in position the shaver has
only to step in front of window
or artificial light to afford distinct
view Of his face and enable him to
use the razor with accuracy.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Remedy for PoI.onou. Bites.

Here is tested remedy for snake
and poisonous insect bites:
Mix the yolk Of an egg with enough
table salt to make = thick poultice'
put It on the bite and bandage tight
ly. Watch the solution and when 1t y
full Of poison 1t will change color. u
must then be renewed until all tne
poison has been drawn out when tne
patient will be perfectly veil.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Ruminants Defined.

What is Eliminating animal?"
asked the examination paper. Tommy
knew. In fine. bold. convincing round
hand. wrote he: AN animal what
chews its cubs.'-London Globe.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13

Charles the First's Dsath Warrant.
Howard Rayner. an attorney of Bal
dmore, has what is said to be the
original warrant for the execution OF
Charles !.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
DE ARMoNo LONG IN CONGRESS.
Advocate of Our Purchase Of Canada
Serving Sixth Term.

Congressman David H. De Armond,
WHO introduced the resolution prac-
tically recommending the purchase of
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Handy Shaving Mirror.

The man who shaves himself often
finds it difficult to place his mirror
where he can get good light for the
an easy task to manipulate the razor
to remove the growth of beard from
all parts of the face. Perhaps the
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13

Girls Idea Of Cars and Sweethearts.
young woman gives us the follow
ing beautiful little bong mo" con-
corning sweethearts: "Sweethearts
are like electric cars. When you lose
one wait minute. There will be an.
other around the corner
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13

Hungary Leads In Enterprise.
Hungary. the first country to adopt
cycles for postal service, has also
been the first to take up mortors for
the same purpose.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13

same as on a curtain, and the spring
IN the roller is made to hold the
cover tightly against the edges Of the
tub while the bath is being taken. to
prevent the escape OF the vapor. H.
G. Batchelder Of Allston, Mass. is
the inventor.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Plan 10 Entert,in Loub.t

Plan to Entertain loubet.
The French residents of Trempea-
ieau. Wis, are planning to entertain
President Loubet of France If he
comes to the United States next year.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Jews settlina in Palestine,

Durin gthe past twenty years Jews
have acquired 51,540 acres Of land in
Palestine. On this land have been
established twenty-one villages and
thirteen plantations.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13
Agriculture 1. KIM.

Agriculture ls King.
Products of agriculture from about
two-thirds Of our entire export trade.
Last year the exports from the farm
amounted to $860.OO0,O0O.
The Dolores star., 1903-03-13

The dark line in the above map
shows the boundary claimed by the
United States. The line proposed by
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
WRITER'S THOUGHT wzup


H.
The way tA~ FIeoa of InsDirsl Ids@s
Ebbs and HIows-
II the fiction writer has his Ieifaous
moments. when Ne tastes ths joys
which come WIN the ex1tsnsnt Of
creative curnposff3on-Aud tf.sae be IN
douttsdly has-Aiso - knows ttstsess-
fng periods d mental epathy-
He has -teao vosAg swey ss eap
Rsesd. full Of GisdnAas In thatssuhtIs
fabric vhsch bis pS1 vcavas in ths
vsrp ana wool of paper and Ink His
bad - packed with Inspired hsas. Ike
q GIT box from The sods- His hnpos
side high His ambitions scrape the
ciordA
Then something happens. Il Ii not
snap. break, a crash nothing SO tan
gibie 1t is just q ceasing Abruptly,
unexpectedly, all his fine thoughts van
ish No longer Is Life a country Of
majestic, white robed heights and al
Turing purple toned valleys All Is
fat and greg and bleak
Just about now. II the writer only
knew II, is a most excellent time to go
fishing.
At last bafied. Discouraged. heart
sick, he sits with his head In his hands.
contemplating with foolish SELF pity
the melancholy spectacle OF himself.
But, Ike drought and food. war and
pestilence and all other Ills great and
small, 1t passes And be knows not
bow or when 1t goes. Days after be
wakes up to find himself. pen in hand.
hard at WORK again. OF its own 40
cord apparently the machine has Set
itself in modon.-Sewell Ford In Tbs
Reader.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

In a red tiled two story house on the
road between Newcastle and Hexham,
England, was born George Stephenson.
the inventor Of the first practical loco
motive, on June 8, 1871. He earned his
nrst regular rnoney--s smiling wsek
for hooking aftsz cows, and 10 Eas
eighteen befds be learned to read The
modelling of engines In clay wns his
favorite occupation as boy. and when
be grew up toward manhood be bad
charge OF engines and displayed frfs in
ventfvs genius in their Improvement
At last, in 1913, he produced bis first
which he called travelling
engine. Lord Ravensworth was called
q fool for advancing money for the con
structfon of a locomotive. A few years,
however. proved that Lord Ravens
worth was not SO foolish as people sup
posed, for In 1925 the Stockton and Dor-
lington fine was opened for traffic.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

A colonial shrew who was threatened
with the ducking stool was oDcs saved
by this plea;
You wish TO duck Ann Wiliott TO
curs herr her defender declared wow
II she be not cured where Is the gain In
ducking her? And II she be cured all
the women who now Keep guard over
their tongues through distaste 70 be
Hkened to such a known. notorious and
contemptble scold az Ann will do 80
no longer; but although II In not like
any should become such as she, yet all
will scoId little more tban DOW they
DO, the check OF her example being re-
moved. Now, It IN better that Ann, be-
Ing a single woman without family to
aa1ict, should go unpublished and un-
ducked, bot despised by all, and wag
her tongue as she VIII, standing there
fn for the whole town, than that she
should be silenced and the tongues Of
other women run more free"
THIS argument seems to have pre-
vailed, for Ann Willot was never
ducked-Youfh's Companion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
&c ElectrtcaI curr.nt.

The path trnversed by heavy cur
rent Of electricity In passing through
the body is a matter Of great fmpor-
tnnce. The most dangerous Is from
one hand to the other, because the re-
sistance OF the path IL low and because
the current passes near the heart.
Hence It is good rule in handling live
conductors to use but one hand. An
important rule to observe In rcscuing a
person I'm contact with live wire and
when It II Impossible to cut or the cur
rent Is TO push the victim on with one
foot Even should the current pass
from one foot to the other through tho
rcrcucr the resistance OF the path ~
cunhderabie, and M the current does
not pass near the heart serious injury
n not likely to result.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORTS.

Notice IS hereby given that the following
roads and bridges have been confirmed nIsi
first Saturday OF September Court, 1903 being
the 18th day of said month. and II no excep-
tions are filed they will be confirmed abso-
,utely:
matter OF petition OF citizens OF Lancaster
township for a county bridge over Grab Run,
In said township, where said run crosses the
Whitestown road. near the residence OF
Simon keefer. September I. 1909, viewers ap-
pointed, who on May Il. 1903, filed their re-
1903 approved, notice To be given according
to the rules OF Court and to be laid before
the Grand Jury next term.
Il. ID. No. 3. May Term 1908 In the matter
OF petition OF citizens OF Jackson township.
for a public road from n point on the road
running from point on the Franklin road
to the Harmony and Evans City road. at or
near where the lands OF Abraham zeigler.
John Bame and q. Textor heirs come on the
said road, to point on the line between the
Borough OF Evansburg and Jackson town
ship, at or near the termination of Washing
ton street, In said Borough. March 70, 1903,
viewers appointed who, on May 23, 1908. filed
their report In favor OF said road. No dam
and Ak width OF road at 30 feet; notice TO be
By THE COURT.
X. ID. No. s. May Term. 1903. In the matter
of the petition Of citizens of Oakland town.
ship to vacate, change and supply n public
road In said township, starting at n point on
the road leading TO Five Points ON the farm
formerly OF Ebenezer Christy. and now own
ed by the Butler Water Company, TO n point
on same road where the private road TO the
Ebenezer Christy farm connects with the
same. April 10. 1903; viewers appointed. Now
on May Is. 1908, fled their report in favor of
said change. No damages assessed. Now,
May -, 1903, approved, and fix width OF road
at s3 feet; notice to be given according to
rules of Court. BY THE COURT.
r. ID. No. O. May Term, 1908 In the matter
OF petition of citizens OF Oakland township
to vacate. change and supply public road
In said township. starting ut point In the
center OF the public road leading from
Greece City and Butler road TO Five Points
pany's farm through land OF said company
TO center OF public road April 13 1908,
viewers appointed. who on May IL, filed their
report In favor OF said change. No damages
fix width of road at 81 feet; notice 10 be
given according 10 rules OF Court
BY THE COURT.
X. ID. No. 4. May Term, 1903 In tho matter
OF the petition OF citizens OF Oakland town
ship for public road from a point on the
crosses the run between Charles Conway aud
Daniel Conway to the Millerstown road, at
or near the John Bail house. March 10. 1905
viewers appointed, who on May l5 1908, filed
their report In favor OF said road. Damages
as follows: Daniel Conway. SIS; John Nef
$50; Jacob Slater. sJO Ball heirs. s., to bee
paid by Butler county. Estimated cost OF
making road $500. 10 DO borne by Oakland
township. Now, Nav ~, 1908, approved. and
fix width OF road at 80 feet, notice to be given
BUTLER COUNTY IS:
Certified from the record this 18th day Of
August, A. ID. 1908 GEORGE NJ. GRAHAM,
Clerk q. y. Court.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

The following story IL told IN ex-
PLANTATION Of the reason why the teach
ing OF chemistry in Turkish schools
was forbidden some years ago. II
had been pruposed tbet this science
should be added to the curriculum. but
the FIRST thing that struck tho eyes Of
tho ruBcr of the faithful on opening
sn 4smeutary textbook Of chemistry
was the formuia for WINTER. III o.
''Hare," sa1d the sultan. IN proof OF
conspiracy to undermine my author
fly In the eyes Of my subjects. III two
o. That's nothing but a sly way Of
int1mating that Hamid II. IL a naught"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

Mr.. Hunter (readinN Huh! This ad-
vertisemcnt says "roomy fat to let"
Talk about your condensed lye"
Mrs. HuDter-How do you meant
Mr.. Hunter Well. n It's roomy II
surely can't be fiat; II It's really q
fat II can't bc roomy. and II by some
miracle It should be n roomy fat 1t
wouldn't bs Ito let."-PhiIadeiphf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
The Retort conrs-ous.

Smart Passengm-TIcrc. conductors. IN
my fare. ! had no desire 10 boat thc
company, but I thought would tust
see II I could fool you by getting busy
with THIS newspaper.
Conductor-I snw you, but you looked
as II you needed information n good
zeal worso than the company needs
money. no | just let you read.-Balti-
more American.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

The limit OF masculine humiliation
has been worked In the case Of wicb-
ita man. His wife makes him wear
tucks In the sleeves Of his nigbtgowns.
trimmed with pink ribbon NO that the
baby won't know the difference when
he walks the Goor with II IN the night.
Kansas City journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

DO you know" remarked tho pyysi-
mist. Il think oavo experienced every
Kind Of hard luck on tho list except
hanging"
We'll, you sisoufdn't be disccursesn,'
remarked the optimIst ''Remember tbe
old adnge, While there is life ffere n
hope .'"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

Jnggies-Are they good divorce law
yerf
T7Dy'vc originated over a hundred DIFF
feent ways Of collecting alimony and
as many morv for ovadns the payment
bf ft.-JudGo.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
for Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use Of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
nnanently cures Piles or Hem
orrhoids- External or Internal
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief innnediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes. 1sc.. soc. aud 81 Loo. Sold by
Dpngefsfs. sent prepaid ON receipt Of price
UanuhreyS Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John St., New York
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
Vh =
Butler County National Bank,
.utler Penn,

Butler Penn.
Capital paid In f7oo, 100000
Surplus and Profits fI65, 900. 90
Jos. Hartman, President; ] V. Ritts,
Vice President; John G. McMarlin,
Cashier, A. c. Krug, Asst Cashier.
general banking business transacted.
Interest paid on tine deposits
Money loaned on approved security;
We invite you TO open an account with this
bank.
DIRECToRs-Hon Joseph Hartman, Hon.
Sweeney, G. T. Collins, I. G. smith, Leslie p.
Hazlett, NJ. Henshaw, W. a.. Larkin, T; p
seth. W. ]. Marks. J. Y. Ritts A. L. Reiber
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

There In one woman poet I'm New
York who will read proof carefully uD-
III the edge OF recent error wears or.
sho spent two days on a touching
poem, the pivotal Limo Of which read:
NY soul IN lighthouse keeper.
When the printer finished with II tfrv
line read.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
eauses. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
fll remedy. 81 per vial, orspec-
~ package for serious cases, 50.
- bvDrurs1ss. q sanfpsspsid ON recsipsc6 p<1ca.
uunpArsyS ~. c. WTiIIan Z Joha Stsr N.Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
Quaint Lnnlc.

A bit OF reasoning Ia mode dc Du-
mas nscr1bcd 70 Rossini. II don't like
spinach. and II IL very fortunate I
don't because IL did Ike It / should
eat4t, and can't endure It."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

In one Of the Howe islands. of Aus
ffaiia. IL banynn tree do branches
and trunks OF which cover eaarfy sayen
acres.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03

II. j. II. Baumnn, personal
property and real estate 10000
All persons Interested In tho above APP
praisements will take notice that thoy Will
be presented for confirmation 10 the Orphans
Court OF Butler county. Pa, on Saturday, the
i2th day OF sept, 1909. and II no exceptions
are fled. they will bc confirmed absolutely.
GEORGE NJ. GRAHAM.
Clerks OGice, August i2. 1908. Clork o. q.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
WIDOWS, APPRAISEMENTS.

The following widows appraisemtnts OF
FOR the benefit OF the widows OF decedents
have been flcd In the Office OF the Clerk
OF the Orphans Court of Butler County. viz:
Widow of Frederick Meeder per. propy 500 So 90 GO
:, Hass, per; pro. a real estate go ,o 90 %
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
r TOW WE CAN SELL


your property no matter
what 1t consist Of. A
buyer can be found for anyr
thing with In reason. Gus
method Of doing business ir
such that when you list you
property with.us wessplace itIbe-
fore the public In allsour papers
which comes with in reachLof
the entire county. We create
a market, and we advertise 1t
continually until 1t is sold. You
get our personal attention and
work. We have daily calls
from all over for farms, resi-
dence and business property
and we can sell no matter where
located If such Is placed with
US at a reasonable price. We
offer the following at present:
3 houses with stores In N. Y. City,
rents for sG, 600. price s7O, 900.
9th Ave. House, In N. Y City, rents
for 10, 600, price 5000.
85 acres, Oxford Co., Maine. 40 acres
timber. good house. ~, 700.
acres. Marion Co.. Oregon. timber.
good house. 10000.
Hotel and Livery Stable. Milton. N
H.. I cash. y. 800
story house. Gramercy Park, N. y.
City, $4,000.
Send us list OF what you want to
sell but don't have any fancy prices
which would keep us from selling.
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE CO.,
8. OF Am Of East Ia St, N Y !
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
Mt. Gallitzin Academy.

This institution, under the care of tho
Sisters OF st. Jsseph, Is for boys between the
ages of 4 and IL years. Tuition. boarding
washing and mending $50 year. For futher
particulars apply TO "
S-20-2m-Qa TIE DIRECTRESS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-09-03
TEACHERS WANTED.

TEACHERS WANTED.
We need at once few more Teachers
for Fall schools Good positions are be-
ing filled daily by us. We are receiving
more calls this year than ever before.
Schools and colleges supplied with
Teachers free OF cost Enclose stamp
for reply.
AMERICAN TEACHERS ASSOCIATION,
j. L. GRAHAM. LII. d.. Manager.
152-l5i Randolph Building,
s-27 -03-om Memphis. Tcnr
BOARD-Bais. Muskoxa. Cana comfort,
able private home, airy rooms, good table
boating and excellent fishing. tennis; i'm
mune from hay fever; retired yet convent
ent; boat and postal service. Apply Mrs.
Thos. Burgess. Bala, Muskoka.
EVERY sufferer uses Gallaher's Rheuma-
tic Remedy; relief In four days; absolute
cure; sample by mail 81. John Gallahcr.
Woodlawn Road. Bronx, New York. s-s7it
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-29

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