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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18
No. T..

wheat had failed. Ii was rich black
soil. and twenty pounds of seed per
acre were used. The next year he
sowed more land. part Of it clay soil,
on which the alfalfa did equally wei.
One year he seeded eighteen acres at
the last working of the corn. sowing
the seed ahead of the cultivator and
covering il two inches deep. 1t was a
showery fall. and a good stand was got
on all except two and half acres. lie
has sown any time from April 10 Au-
gust with good results There are now
fifty acres on the farm. and some of the
blue grass on the other fifty acres viii
be piowed up and seeded 10 alfalfa. No
effort viii be made 10 kill the blue
grass out by cultivation Of n crop, but
he expects il TO come in with the alfal-
IA. occupying the surface with its roots
while the alfalfa uses the soil down be-
low the surface. Some grass and al
falfa are now growing together, dwell
ing together in unity and making choice
pasture.
While Mr.. Shirley is keeping his cat
tie on blue grass and alfalfa ana some
mixture Of alfalfa and timothy and is
growing fine Herefords for breeding
and for the block without grain after
the first year, il docs not follow that al
falfa without grain will give satisfac-
tory results TO others. 1t will to- some,
probably; not to all. His blue grass is
heavy, and that is great feed. Lots
of the credit is due to the grass But
we should see that alfalfa is less diff
cult to grow than some have supposed
and that il we can produce the five to
seven tons per acre that Mr.. Shirley
gets-or the half of tive have cheap
and wonderfully rich feed Alfalfa is
to be grown far more extensively in the
states east of the Mississippi than IL
now is. The experiments in New York
Pennsylvania, Ohio and other states
prove its adaptability to wide area of
soils. - Alva Agee in National Stock
man
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18
Desirable Fowls ON small places.

The Polish are a class of poultry very
much liked by fanciers and breeders
who have small places and can give
them the proper attention. says Ameri-
can Agriculturist in presenting the ac-
companying cut. They are probably
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18
Choosing n Minister.

Dean Everett used TO say that parish
committees had no more ability choos-
Ing minister than minister showed
in buying n horse.-Boston Christian
Register.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18
The Time to Think.

Clara-I suppose | Ought 10 stop and
think before accept N.
Maud-0h. no. You'll have plenty Of
time TO do that afterward. - Detroit
Free Press
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18
ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORTS

Notice Is hereby given that the following
roads and bridges naYe been confirmed nist
by the Court and VIII be presented on the
the 18th day OF said month, and II no excep-
tions are filed they will be confirmed abso-
iutely:
r. d. No. 4, December Term. 1903 In the
matter OF the petition OF citizens OF Butler
quenessing creek In said township where the
creek crosses the public road leading from
as the Kinzer bridge. September $. 1913,
viewers appointed, who on November IA. 1893.
filed their regort in favor OF proposed bridge.
Now. December L. 1903 approved. Notice to
be given according TO rules OF Court, and to
be laid before the Grand Jury at next term.
~ TUE COURT.
Il. u. No. o. necenaoes Term. 1907 In the
matter of the petition of citizens of Clear
fell township for n county bridge over
Little Buffalo creek in said township where
said creek crosses the puolic road leading
from CoyleSvill- to Feneton station, Sep
tember IL, 1903. viewers appointed, who on
November q, 1903, filed their report in favor
approved. Notice to be given according to
rules of Court, and to be laid before the
Grand jury at next term.
X. d. No. z, December Term, 1907 In ,he
matter OF The petitionof citizens of Wash
ingtori township for "A county bridge over
south branch OF slipperyrock creek, where
from billiards 10 West Sunbury. September
Z, 1903, viewers appointed, who on December.
3, 1903 filed their reports in favor of proposed
bridge, Now. December r. 1908, approved.
Notice to be given according to rules of
Court. and to be laid before the Grand Jury
at next term.
BIZ THE COURT.
X. ID. No. T. December FERN. 1908. In the
matter of the petition OF citizens of Jeffer-
son township for a county bridge over Thorn
Creek in said township, where said EEK
crosses the public road leading the old
Butler and Freeport turnpike to the Butler
and Saxonburg road at or near the pump
station. November z, 1903, viewers appointed
who on December 4, 1903, filed their report in
favor of proposed bridge Now December
Il, 1903, approved Notice to be given accord
ing to rules of Court, and to be laid before
the Grand Jury AZ heyt terT;;
Il. D. No. ., December Term, 1909. In the
matter of the petition of citisens of Butler
township for a public road from a point on
the Harmony road at or near the residence
OF William Wachmuth, to point on the
public road known as the Butler and Gill
leland Mills road, near point where the
private road leading to the residence of
John Nanny, intersec.s last named road.
November TO- 1903 viewers appointed who on
December B. 1903 filed there 1aport in Favor
OF said road; no damages assessed Now
December f2, 1893. approved, and fix width OF
road at 81 feet. Notice to be given according
to rules of Court.
BY THE COUNT.
BUTLER COUNTY, IS;
psh Gerted fsSop ths seSefd sHis l4tR qay of
Clerk y, 3. COURT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18

when I looked at this picture last
week | failed TO observe those goats
down in the corner"
Probably they butted in since then"
Kansas City Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18

The man who becomes his own doe
tor has n fool for patient rs truly as
the man who acts rs his own lawyer
has a fool for client.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18

the top OF plants
or a single plant
and place the
piece OF cloth
over this frame,
holding the edg.
es down by bank
ing a little soil
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-18

Drying preparations simply dove
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretlols,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuAs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. EIys Cream Balm is such remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
SOC. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St, NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
AROUSES MUCH INTEREST.
SchuIers Will Extensively Develop
 Newly Acquired Properties.

Gadsden. October 23.-(Special.)-T purchase of the Underwood Coal company at Altoona by the Alabama Steel and Wire company of this city has created considerable interest here, where the Schulers are the prime factors in the de- velopment of the city and are doing so much for the development of the city and the Gadsden district. By the pur- chase of this magnificent property the Alabama Steel and Wire company acquire a complete town. which consists of 124 dwellings, churches, school houses, five miles of railroad. an engine, blacksmith shops and all the necessary equipments to carry on this great business.
 There are over 5000 acres of fine coal land, three large seams overlying each other while the land is covered with 8 virgin forest of pine and oak They gave $S5oo0o for the property $l25,OOo being paid cash. Great developments are soon to be made in this section by this com pany, which will op n the eyes of the people and make the Gadsden district rival the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
CHILD IS KILLED
 BY THE GYPSIES
DEAD BODY OF A 4-YEAR-OLD BOY IS FOUND-HAD BEEN KlDNAP- IS FOUND IN AN ABANDONED FARM HOUSE.

Philadelphia. October 23.--With the fore head and throat cut. the body of 4-year- old Michael Mayerski, who was kidnap- ped near his home in Phoenixville, twen- ty-eight miles from this city, Friday evening, by a band of men supposed to be gypsies, was found today in an aban- doned farm house a few miles from Val ley Forge.
 belonging to a party of gypses were ar rested by Chief of Police Carter of Phoe- nixville and several constables, and after an exciting time were lodged In the jail at that place. Only the courage and quick action of the police, who threatened the crowd with revolvers, saved the pris- oners from being roughly handled by large crowd of excited people.
 The child was picked up Friday even- ing by party of men who were driving through the town in two covered wagons. boy saw them take the child but be- fore he could attract anyone to pursue the kidnappers, they had disappeared All day yesterday and last night searching parties were out trying to trace the wag- ons, but without success. This morning while three men were in the woods gath ering chestnuts they accidentally came across the body of the boy During the afternoon officers came across q company of gypsies and took them into custody. They are Henry and Robert Wells, Mi- chael and Barney Dougherty. Samuel Rigler and George Wolverton. They de- nied any knowledge of the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
NEGROES INJURED
 BY THE EXPLOSION
cALABoosE AT AVoNDALE BURNS AND SOME DYNAMITE WHICH WAS STORED IN THE BUILDING ExPLoDES.

Fire destroyed the calaboose and stables of the city of Avondale this morning shortly after midnight, and two negroes were badly injured by an explosion of dynamite which took place during the fire. A negro house adjoining the sta- bles was also burned.
 The negroes injured were Dewitt Thompson, a boy, and Lizzie Kelly, a woman. The boy is in a very serious condition, and may dies as a result of his wounds. Both negroes were running to see the fire, when the heat exploded the dynamite. The boy was very close to it. and the strength of the explosion tore open his breast almost to his heart
 A jagged wound about three inches long and an inch or more deep was cut in the woman's shoulder by a splinter. The wound is clean to the shoulder blade, and Is serious. Both negroes were car ried to St. Vincent's hospital In Lige Loy's ambulance.
 In the fire one or two mules belonging to the city O. Avondale were burned, and several wagons and carts. The loss Is hard to estimate, but 1t will probably be about $2000. The negro house did not amount to much.
 The dynamite is some that was left around by the hands who had been get ting slag from the slag piles. and ex- ploded as a result of the heat, it is sup posed. At St. Vincents this morning at 2:30 o'clock it was stated that the little negro boy was in very serious condi- f ttoO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Armies In Close Touch.

Mukden, October 23, via Pel1in.-While no battle has occurred for the past few days, the two armies are kept in touch with one another, holding the positions they occupied when the big battle ended. There Is no evidence that the Russian army will rush north as was the case af- ter the battle of Liao Yang. In fact, the Russians have another line of defences to fall back on in the event that they are forced out of their present positions.
 During the last few days there has been frequent artillery fire, occasional in fantry attacks and daily clashes between outposts and scouts.
 Unless the Japanese take the initiative soon the Russians, 1t Is expected, will resume the offensive and endeavor to drive the Japanese back for the purpose of insuring the safety of their winter quarters, which undoubtedly will be north of Mukden unless a southward ad- vance Is successful.
 Another big battle is expected shortly, as the weather is already turning cold. It will be impracticable for the two ar mics to winter in their present positions midway between Mukden and Liao Yang
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
BRYAN AND FAIRBANKS
 ARE IN SAME TOWN
Both Meet Prominent People of Wheel Ing, w. Va, and VIII
 Leave Today.

Wheeling, W. Va. October 23.-Wheel- ing today entertained the republican can didate for vice president, Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, of Indiana, and the demo- cratic national standard bearer of two campaigns William J. Bryan of Ne braska.
 MT. Bryan arrived this morning from Charleston on MT. Davis private car, Gaceland, and escorted by National Com mitteeman John T. McGrIw and State Senator Overton, he spent the day quiet ly, but met many state democrats Mir Bryan will address several meetings in and around Wheeling before leaving for his trip through Ohio. His route from here will be over the Cleveland, Lorraine and Wheeling railroad, stopping for a midday meeting at New Philadelphia, ChIo
 Senator Fairbanks vas the guest today of Hon. B. W. Peterson, Senator Scott's business partner. He attended morning services at the Fourth Street M. ID. church and held an irfornal reception, meeting several hundi ed members of the congre- gation. Senat tor Fairbanks will make an early morning start tomorrow for his trip 10 Columbus, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Vessels Cannot Come Near.

London. October 24-The Times cor respondent at Copenhagen telegraphs as follows:
 "On Wednesday evening telegram form the czar for Admiral Rojestvensky (of the Pacific fee) arrived in care of the Russian consular agent in the island of Langeland. The consular agent or dered two fishermen in motor launch to deliver the dispatch.
 "As they approached the admirals ship searchlights were thrown on the launch and some blank cartridges were fired. The Russians forbade the launch to come nearer, and sent a boat to take the dis patch.
 Modification has been given that all merchantmen meeting the Baltic fleet must hoist their national flag. A Nor wegian schooner having failed to do so, a blank charge was fired to hasten her performance of the ceremony.
 According ito Danish newspaper, Russia Is about to give an order for war ships to be built at Copenhagen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
BALTIC FLEET FIRES UPON
 AND SINKS BRITISH VESSELS
Continued from First Paee)


 -~~--~~---~-------- --------@->--------@----- its sailing the Russian gunners were panicked and supposed the trawlers' rock cts were the signals of an enemys fleet In view of the discussion in the Allan ton case 1t Is regarded as quite impossi- ble that he St. Petersburg authorities can be in any way responsible for the in cident. Considering the complications in the case. the newspapers treat the matter with commendable calmness, but firmly demand immediate satisfaction.
 Should Demand Explanation.
 The Standard says: "An explanation should be promptly anu sternly demand ed for the intolerable outrage. The Rus sian government should be informed that it Is expected to call It's ill-starred squad ron to account and keep them straight In the future.
 Solicitor Jackson arrived in London thls morning, but beyond confirming the pre- vious story he declined to say anything before consulting the authorities.
 Inquiries last night showed that no special movement had been reported and that Admiral Seymour had no official news of the outrage. He said that De was unable to believe that 1t was the Baltic fleet that fired on the Hull fleet, but If so he expected the most complete apology would be forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Corps Abreast at Llao Yang.

Mukden. October 22 noon--D Delayed in Transmission.)-Rum are afioat that one of the Russian western corps has gone around the Japanese left and Is now abreast of Liao Yang, but the statement lacks confirmation. The Russians bonn bar ded the v,llege of Shakhe on October 20 and 21 but fired only about sixty rounds After the evacuation of Shakhe village by the Japanese they were com pelled to abandon the railroad station to avoid flank attack from the village
 Details have just been received or re- commissioners in force on Tumin Pass. Columns consisting of two rife regiments and two battalions advanced October IS, and in the evening occupied position westward of the pass. Early in the next day the columns again moved forward and artillery opened on the Japanese ad- vance positions, which was weekly held. The Japanese main strength was disposed with the crest of the hill A mounted bat tery came out but was quickly silenced. The Russian gunners then shelled the Japanese positions and cleared out the Japanese from their advanced positions, from where they took refuge on the heights. The Russian column withdrew during the night, having achieved it's pur- pose in ascertain.ng the Japanese strength at this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Y. M. c. A. ORGANIZED.
Railroad Branch Is Launched at WILL
 ton With Bright Prospects.

Montevallo, October 2S.-(Special. "A railroad branch of the Y M. c. A. has been organized at Wilton. It Is the inten- tion of the association to have a hall set apart for its exclusive use. A number of private subscriptions have been made for this purpose, and the fund has ma terially increased by the proceeds from a supper given last night by the ladies' auxiliary.
 Betsey Hamilton gave a recital last night at the Industrial college for the benefit of the assembly hall. She gave oth negro and Yankee dialect. Instru- mental numbers were furnished by Miss Laurie Jones and Miss Pauline Jones and Miss Pauline McAlpine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
PRINCE FUSHIMI
 SAILS FOR AMERICA
Great Enthusiasm Attends the Depar- ture of Japanese Prince
 for United States.

Yokohama, October 23.-Lieut. Gen' Prince Fushimi, special emperial envoy 10 the St. Louis exposition, sailed today with his suite on the steamer Manchuria for San Francisco amid great enthusiasm Prince Fushimi was attended from Tokio by officials of the imperial household the American minister. Lloyd c. Griscom' and the entire America nlegation staff in uni- form.
 Arriving at Yokohama the prince and his marty proceeded to a detached imper- iaI palace, escorted by the governor of the province. the mayor of Yokohama and city officials, and by the American consular officials Shortly afterward Prince Fushimi embarked In the presence of an immense crowd amid shouts of ''Banzaf' and America
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
DEATH RESULTS FROM
 POLITICAL ARGUMENT
Two Men Had Just Attended Church When They Engaged In
 Discussion.

Huntington, W. Va, October 23.-With- ing half an hour after the benediction had been pronounced at the close of the services In the little church near Mill Creek on the Big Sandy river today one man, who had listened to the sermon, was dead, and another fatally stabbed. The tragedy was the result of political argument in which the men had engaged after services.
 The dead-Wiliam Kennedy
 The dying-Henry Wellman, stabbed in the fight
 The state tax Is very live issue of the state campaign, and when church was out the men gathered around to discuss the question. The discussion became bit ter and in a short time blows were struck and the tragedy followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
TONE IS CHEERFUL.
Depressing Influence on London Ex-
 change Has Been Removed.

London October 23.-There were more speculative than genuine investment transactions on the stock exchange last week, but the tone of the market con- tinues cheerful and confident.
 The depressing, nervous influence exer- cised over the market so long by the war in the far east seems to have been to a great extent removed There was some realizing during the week, but on balance almost all the markets show an advance, the improvement being assisted by better conditions prevailing on the Paris and Berlin bourses. South Ameri- can stocks were in good demand.
 The latest war news caused a recovery in Russian and decline n8apanese se- curities. The American section of the market was again the most active. The Erie and Norfolk and Western shares were largely bought for the continent, and almost the whole list showed an ad- vance in prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
RAILROAD OFFICIALS HERE.
Representatives of Frisco System
 Looking Over Properties.

Several prominent officials of the Frisco system arrived in Birmingham yesterday on a special and will remain in the dis trict today looking over the properties of the road. Among the others are F. L.. Rainey, general superintendent; c. R. Gray, general manager; H. H. Brown. division superintendent, and A. & Blod- gett, general road master, and Alex Hil- ton of St. Louis.
 The officials are being entertained and shown over the properties by General Freight Agent Lighton and E. T. Wilcox, district freight agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
FIRE ON NORTH SIDE.
Robertson's Grocery Store and Meat
 Shop Totally Destroyed.

Robertson's grocery store and meat shop at the corner of Tenth avenue and Sixteenth street, north, were totally de- stroyed by fire this morning shortly after o'clock. It was impossible this morning to ascertain the loss, or whether or not 1t was covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown.
 The fire department experienced trouble in finding water plugs and one line of hose was 1900 feet long, which is about four blocks. While the fire was in pro- gress an engine on the Kansas City, Mem phis and Birmingham railroad ran over the hose and cut 1t in two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Mexicans on PiIarlmaae.

Mexico City, October 23.-Arrangements have been made for great pilgrimage to Rome, Loudez, and the Holy Land by a party of Catholics. It is expected the party will depart from this country on November 10 Bishop Montez de Oca of San Luis Potosi. will be in charge of the party, which will include many wealthy Mexicans desirous of visiting the head of the Catholic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
STILL WORKING ON FIRE.
Loss to Mobile Lumber Yards Cannot
 Yet be Ascertained.

Mobile. October 23-Actual figures of the lumber fire loss north of this city this morning are not obtainable. Nearly a million feet of oak and cypress lumber was consumed along with the wharves in front of the Noble Lumber company. Six workmen's houses. school house and other small houses along by the mill of Hubbard Bros. were destroyed.
 Three nearby mills were repeatedly on fire, but the confiagration was safely fought by their employees. The fire com menced at Il o'clock on Saturday night and burned for five and a half hours be- fore 1t was under control Bremen from the city with two steamers are still work ing on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
Men Out of Work.
Conference Convenes at TaIIedeoa.

Anniston. October 23.-(Special. 1.-The North Alabama conference of the M, E. church. south, will convene this year on November 2S at Talladega. Bishop wil- son of Baltimore one of the best known bishops of the southern Methodist Epis- copal church, will preside over the con- ference for the first time since 1886, when the body convened at Florence. From the indications this will be one of the most largely attended and most successful ses- sions of the North Alabama conference A large delegation will attend from An niston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
offlcer Expresses Reqret.

London, October 24-M. Sazonoff one of the officials of the Russian embassy, last night expressed deep regret for the north sea incident. He was convinced, he said, that the unfortunate event was the result of accident If there had been firing 1t could only have been due to sus- picion of some hostile attack upon the fleet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-24
WILL SPEAK AGAIN TODAY.
Judge Parker Will Receive Delega-
 tions from New York.

Esopus, N. T.. October 23.-Judge Par ker will make another speech to dela- gation tomorrow. Representative busi- ness men of the Davis and Parker league of New York city will arrive at Esopus early in the afternoon
 The subject of the address has not been made public, Martin W. Littleton, who made the speech at St. Louis nominating Judge Parker, and Thomas l.. Hodges. both of New York, were the candidates guests at dinner today.