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Curious and Romantic Capers of Cupid

Uses he offered her $4,000 in cash If she
would not marry.
During all this time Miss Bagnall was
leaning on the arm of her sweetheart, and
when her uncle made the cash proposition
she looked him straight in the eye and ex-
claimed:
No, never; / stick to Bill"
Her pretty black eyes flashed as she
hurled defiance at her uncle, and then pull
ing Meider toward the door left the station
with him.
They went to the minister's home, where
they were married, and later returned to
Pittsburg.
Mr.. Bagnall wept when he saw the girl
leave the station. He had spent much
money to rear and educate her properly
and cannot reconcile himself to the thought
of her marrying without his consent.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

Brander Mathews, who holds the chair OF
dramatic literature at Columbia University,
is recognized first nighter." It would be
a daring young playwright who would
break the tradition of sending seats to
the slIrewd but kindly critic of Morning
side. Some years ago, when Prof. Mathews
was dramatic writer for the Nation. a
young acquaintance came to Broadway
with a tragedy. OF course, Mr.. Mathews
was pleased to attend the first performance,
and was anxious to see the best in his
friends effort. The next morning he was
asked how It took.
WELL" he said. after the first act 1 APP
plauded and the audience sat silent, and
after the second sat silent and the audi
ence Kissed"
"And after the third act?" someone
prompted. The critic ficked the ashes
from a cigarette and smiled.
After the third act 1 went out and
bought a ticket and came in and Missed
too."-San Francisco Chronicle:
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daughter of "Zack' Chandler, the latter,
who was a great lover of children, said:
Now. Gene, have no use for people who
don't increase the census returns. l want
you and Mary to raise family, and I'll
settle $4,000 on every boy you have"
Time passed and the Hales were so regu-
larly blessed with children Of the male per-
suasion that the frequency with which
"Zack" Chandler was called upon to redeem
his promise with checks became a jest
among his friends in Washington One
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
The Tender Spot.

Chief Justice Fuller was not long ago the
guest of southern gentleman who had a
servant named John, famous for his mint
julep. Soon after Judge Fuller's arrival
John appeared, bearing a tray on which
was long, cool glass, topped with crushed
ice and small tree of mint. With low
bows and many smiles he presented it and
watched anXiously while Judge Fuller ap-
preciatively slipped it. THAT touch the
right spot, sah?" he queried. 1T does
John, it does" the judge replied. John
disappeared, but was soon recalled by the
tinkle of a hand-bell. The glass was now
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

the latter at a much lower cost than has
been practicable hitherto, and also 70 re-
duce the fire risk nearly to zero.
In the United States. which divides with
Russia the responsibility of furnishing the
world with petroleum, this example may
be wisely initiated Americans have the
most extensive and most wonderful trans
mission lines in existence, and in few
mines employ electric power TO expel
water, hoist ore and operate drills or cut
ting machines. We doubt if any consider
able use is made of it in the oil regions OF
this country. II the methods now in vogue
here are wasteful reform in them might
prove advantageous to the consumer as
well as to the producer.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
An Interesting Time.

Secretary Shaw, the best story teller in
the cabinet added materially to his stock
of good jokes on his recent trip to Florida.
Here is the secretary's latest anecdote,
picked up in the south: After an all-night
session with the boys a husband wendell
his way home, arriving there at about
a. m. He found his wife waiting for him
in the dining room, the confusion of furni-
ture indicating that she had been having an
unhappy time. This is a nice time for
you to be coming home" snapped the wife.
Yes" admitted the erring husband. ITS
a lovely morning" II haven't slept a
wink this blessed night" with a severe
look. Neither have T." said the husband.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

49, the close of the first day.
1t had been day trimming over with
pleasure. The work seemed like play, and
there were so many interesting animals 70
get acquainted with. From the least little
wee chicken first Matched to the great
Percheron horses they were all fascinating
But after supper and milking time the
children were ready to sit quiet on the
piazza and rest There was a hammock
there and Rob got into it. 81 suppose
mammals thinking about us now" he said
in low tone.
Yes" responded Jennie, II guess she is
/ wish"
But she did not say what she wished
which was that she could snuggle down
close to mamma while the twilight deep
ened and have a goodnight kiss before she
went to bed, for she guessed that Rob was
little homesick and she, being two years
older than he must be brave and bright for
his sake. So she broke her wish short on
and said instead, Lets change words"
pig to hem" said Rob.
There was moment OF silence. then
Jennie said: "Tve got it-pig, pin, pen,
hen" She had made a different word each
time by changing the letter and so at last
made the word she wanted. 1t was a game
they often played in the twilight at home
and they had learned a good many words
by it.
Cat 10 dog" said Jennie.
"Pah! That's easy" said Rob, almost at
once, "Cat, cot, dot dog. Let's have
harder ones. Barn to door"
Then they were still for about a whole
minute which is really quite long time.
I've" began Jennie.
81 have, too" put in Rob. ''Whar' S
yours?"
Barn, born, boon, moon, moor, door,
Il went through the door first" said
Rob. Door. poor, boor, boon, born,
barn"
Il guess it would be pretty hard 10
change oats TO anything, or calf, They
don't look like other words, We could
try. though; oats TO calf
In a few minutes grandma came. Here
you are" she said, Aren't you getting
sleepy
I'm not much" said Jennie. Were
playing a game"
Grandma bent over the hammock. III
must be a funny game" she said. He's
fast asleep"
But the next day they got it, Rob haC
calf. half. halt. cart, cars, cats. oats; and
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

"A friend of mine is an operate tenor.
He once sang in Faust in st. Louis. The
leading paper there gave him splendid
notice; called him rara avis among tenors,
said he had delighted and entranced all
hearers, and then, getting the criticism
mixed up with a police case, concluded:
The verdict against the man was unani-
nous. He was sentenced to three years
penal servitude. Thus society will for some
time be freed from the infliction of his
presence Washington Star.
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Not ut Home.


Not ut Home.
Some men," said John d. Rockefeller.
jr IN an address in New York, use the
law to do harm with, instead of to do good.
They resemble a member OF one of our
well-known clubs.
''This man sat in the club dining room at
lunch when a bill collector. having some
how eluded the attendants in the hall,
walked up to him and laid on the table his
overdue account.
1.-THE clubman glared at the account, his
fork suspended in the air Then, solemnly
and Indignantly. he handed the paper back
to the collector.
How dare YOU he said infringe upon
the rules OF my club in this manner?
Don't you know that a mans club is like
lis home? Don't you know l can have
you forcibly elected for coming in here
without card of membership or an in
PRODUCTION? The rules of this club require
that, if you have business with a men,
Der, you wait in the hall while an attend
ant brings in your name. Now, l demand
that you go out into the hall Immediately,
taking this bill with you, and that you
send in your card to me in the proper way"
1.-THE collector, red in the face, but
hopeful on the whole. complied. He retired
to the hall and sent in his card with all
formality.
THE clubman, eating steadily, received
the card on a silver salver. He studied 1t
gravely. Then no said to the waiter:
" Not at home New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
She Loves n Prince.

II
TO New York last week one of
the prettiest girls that has ever
IlTTlIl stepped aboard that vessel. She
49, is Muriel Leech of London IS
years old, in love with an East Indian
prince to whom six months ago she be-
came afiianced in London.
Mrs Leech, her Spanish mother, while
not openly against the marriage, wished TO
safeguard her child against an unhappy
future and decided 10 send her abroad with
her friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Marsher
OF Los Angeles, Cal.
The prince was not told. Little Miss
Leech was well on her way before she
realized what was up. Not a protest was
heard from her. however, until she landed
Before Mr. or Mrs. Marsher knew what
was taking place she had cabled her
princely admirer to come post haste and
meet her In Los Angelos-and get married.
II am not yet OF age" declared the de-
termned little beauty. but l have few
drops OF Castilian blood In my veins and a
will of my own. They shall not cheat me
OF my romance.
Il want 10 see the world but 1 want him
TO see 1t with me. / shall go back home in
a year married"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

while the number is looked up. The in
dicator on the dial Is moved TO the de-
sired number, bell is rung and the Office
central operator finds the name and num-
Der indicated upon n duplicate dial
Another and similar device for keeping
telephone numbers where they are handy
is intended where but single instrument
is in use. The transmitter is surrounded
by a collar formed of fanges which are
lettered alphabetically. on each flange
there is room for dozen names and the
numbers are always handy to the phone.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
His Unfortunate Day.

well, James, how are you feeling to-
day." said a minister to one of his par
ishioners, an old man suffering from
chronic rheumatism. II hope the pains are
nothing worse. You are not looking so
bright as usual today"
ma, SIR replied the old fellow, sadly.
I've been unfortunate today"
How James? In what way?" queried
the pastor.
We'll SIR" was the reply, got a letter
frae a lawyer body this mornin', tellin' me
that ma cousin Jack was deid and that he
had left me wo-hunner' poun.'"
"Two-hundred pounds" repeated the
minister. And you call that hard luck?
Why, it is quite a fortune for you, James"
"Ay," said the old man, sorrowfully
but the stupid lawyer body didna' put
enough stamps on his letter and l had a
penny to pay for extra postage. scottish
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Great Travelling Crane.

The United Railways e. Electric COM
pany of Baltimore has received the sew
eral parts of one OF two Of the largest
travelling cranes in the world. The parts
are being assembled by expert mechanics
and the whole will soon be in position
for use. When put together it will weigh
fifty tons and will have a lifting capacity
of the same power. The only travelling
crane equal to It in the world is in ope-
ration in the King Bridge companys
works in Pennsylvania. The United Rail-
ways lifting machine was built by the
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Ju,t the Reminder Needed.

Cheapley-Hello, old man! You seem 10
be in a brown study.
Popley-Oh. hello! Yes, am. You see,
my wife asked me to stop a the market
for something and l can't think what It
was.
Cheapley-Here, have a cigar. Maybe
that'H help you to think.
Popley-Thanks. oh, yes. remember
now; it was cabbage she wanted.-Philadel-
phia Press
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Telephone Ideas.

The newest idea for telephone users
is based upon the automatic annunciator
idea II consists OF circular plate on
the desk which has upon its outer cir
conference spaces for from fifteen to
fifty names and telephone numbers. To
notify the operator to call a desired num-
her II is not necessary to shout the name
through the desk telephone and then wait
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Plenty of Room.

A visiting bishop in Washington was
arguing with a senator on the desirability
of attending church. At last he put the
question squarely: What is your personal
reason for not attending?"
The senator smiled in a no-offense-intended
way as he replied: THE fact is, one finds
so many hyprocrites there"
Returning the smile. bishop said:
Don't let that keep you away, senator.
There's always room for one more."-Satur-
day Evening Post
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
MIs-chieN-ous.

Now Is my time" Mis- -chiev-ous said TO
himself, with a chuck-le. Mother is
busy and Father is away, so I'll just
go down TO the queer place by the stream
there Is a little girl there, and l should
so like to pull her hair Mother said the
place was called a Bungalow and there
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Tersely Told Tales Both Grim and Gay

morning the president received the follow
ing telegram from Senator Chandler.
For Gods sake give Eugene Hale for
eign mission! His wife has got another
boy"-Boston Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

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Each case receives tho careful considera-
ton OF an epinent and successful special
list. Medicine is prepared specially for each
case, after a careful and thorough dag
noss by q competent physician. Write for
DR.. Brights valuable book and symptom
Address Or. Bright, 5l5 Main Street Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
He Had the Bullet.

when / was a little more inexperienced
than | am now" said an army surgeon, II
had very embarrassing time performing
an operation on an officer who had been
shot in the abdomen. 1t was i'm the Cuban
campaign. and after an engagement this
man came in suffering terribly from a
flesh wound below the ribs
81 have hardly ever seen such calm en-
durance of such agony. He positively re-
fused to take anything TO put him out of
consciousness. Blaze away said he. SO
another assistant and / went to work on
him. After we had puttered around for
five minutes with probes and scalpels and
when our patient must have wearied with
pain and loss of blood. he raised his head
enough to lool; at us.
What in thunder are you fellows
doing" said he Why don't you get busy
and sew up that wound?
We are probing for the bullet said /.
Probing for the bullet" he exclaimed.
Why, you idiots, I've got the bullet here
in my pocket! "-Iiarpers Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

generation 70 tell his story OF his part In
the bloody struggle. One day, finding him
self besleged by a number of persisten
questioners, the modest warrior consented
to speak.
wed get up in the mornin' at 5 O'Clock"
he began, AN have breakfast. Begin
fightin' al G, knock off at II. Begin shootin
agin at l, knock off at an ate supper,
an turn in to sleep. Every day the same
old thing; that's all."-New York Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
The Monotony of war.

MASSACHUSETTS veteran of
the civil war. a quaint character
of Irish birth, bore a local repu-
tation for heroic service. lie was
often heSought by the NnunEor
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Little Stories for Little People
Altar OF Roses.

Jennie had calf. call. pail pale pate, path.
oath, oats.-Youth's Companion.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24
Changing Words.

WAS summer vacation. Rob and
Jennie had gone into the country
to grandpa's farm for visit, and
now it was the early evening at
the close of the first day.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

empty. The judge looked up with twinkle
in his eye. II think I've got another spot,
John" he said
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-24

7HE ANNOUNCED engagement Of
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Con-
gresham Nicholas Longworth OF
SNl Cincinnati draws attention to the
- rarity OF weddings in the White
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15
CHAPTER XI.

YYN June the days are longest The
sun, unwilling to remove its
HI warm gaze from the verdant
earth, rich In lcafy foliage and
gay with bright blossoms, roses hang
ing full ana red, distilling with the
honeYsuckle sweet odors on the soft
mir, withdraws its last rays lingering
ly, reluctant to give place to gray and
somber twilight, that ever stealthily
ana surely comes following In It's wake,
bringing the boon TO all mankind of n
restful hour after the heat and turmoil
Of a working day.
1t was on such an evening that 81
mon Kempster, having taken the road
70 the village-the long and less fire.
quentcd one that ran past the Taun-
ston farmhouse-arriye late at the
customary lounging place Of the VII
layers. the Sign of the Red Heart, to
find the seat he usually occupied i'm his
favorite corner under the small open
window taken by Josiah Taunston,
who, pale faced and taciturn sat there
grimly holding his tankard of ale In his
hand. To Simons cheerful greeting he
returned a solemn nod, and so occupied
was he with his own thoughts that he
appeared not to notice or hear the talk
of those about him.
on the steps at the door, also In the
hallway, groups Of idlers stood about,
idly discussing the affairs OF the VII
lage and watching with curious inter
est the movements OF the latest arrival.
French peddler. who, dressed IN a
tawdry suit of purple velyeteen trim
med profusely with tarnlshed brass or
naments, huge rings suspended from
hIs ears and high russet leather boots,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15

ii, but so nearly were our horses swept
from under us by the swift current Of
the stream and so difficult was it for
them TO gain a footing on the steep
embankmcnt of slippery rocks on the
other side, that, T. truth, thought we
would be lost. After much maneuyer-
Ing and some desperate chances we
found shallower water, little sand,
and triumphantly gained the other side.
"Thcn night came on, and over the
unknown road for Il distance thAt seem
ed interminablc we almost felt our
way" And he laughed lightly at ;he
recollection. "Gaston's lamentations
and curses OF thy country, sweet, and
water running off me I'm streams, damp
detection and rather heartless pleasure
that we beheld the first flicker of light
from Il window ahead OF us on the
road Reaching the house, or, rather,
cabin that 1t was. knocked loudly for
admittance. a querulous old voice
bade me begonc, cried feebly that there
was tavern for strangers n mile down
the road, and that we had no manners
to disturb Il poor sick body at that
time o. night. So we continued on our
Journey until we reached a house with
signs Of life about It that proved to be
the tavern.
"a solemn visaged landlord received
US, took our order for good warm
supper. called q boy to take the horses,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15

CLARA L. MORROW, D. o.,
y GRADUATE BOSTON COLLEGE OF
OSTEoPATHY.
Women's diseases a specially. Con-
and examination free.
Office Hours, 9 to II nj, to ) P. m
Peoples Phone 573.
IJ6 S. Main street, Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15
A Disturber.

"What nice little boy" said the
minister, who was making a call.
"Won't you come and shake hands, my
SOM"
"Naww snapped the nice little boy.
'My graciousl Don't you like me?"
"Nawl / had ter git mo hands an
face washed jist because you come
Philadelphia Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15
No. "a.

Who'll buy my waresT he called out.
Those crosses, mani" Josiah inter-
posed impatiently. overt Of gold?
Where soldst thou them?"
AYE. of pure gold. Only tie nobil-
ity bought them,' he replied proudly.
"'Twas in Paris I sold them All, good
sir" to timid young Puritan who had
approached, IAN thou wilt take a gold
en- circlet thou canst have It for shil-
lings Cheap. dirt cheap, but am
much IN need of money"
But the man. shaking his head as IL
the price were too much, walked away.
Master, wouldst thou like a silver
cross? Diable! There is not much good
luck in them!' the vender continued.
turning toward Josiah again. But, to
his surprise, the mans place was emp
ty, for Taunston, unnoticed by the
throng of bystanders that was interest
ed in the peddler and his wares. with
glistening triumphant eyes had passed
through the doorway and gone out into
the night.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15
DENTISTS.

DR. FORD II. HAYES,
IL DENTIST.
Graduate Of Dental Department,
University of Pennsylvania.
Office-215 $. Main Street, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15

= Nasal Catarrh quickly Yields to treet-
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agree
ABLY aromatic. 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the SOC. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
Announcements.
To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
5les, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is IS cents Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties of the solid preparation
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15
nR. S. A. JOHNSTON,

4 II. .. n. Jun ~ lON,
IL SURGEON DENTIST.
Formerly of Butler,
Has located opposite Lowry House,
Main ST., Butler, Pa. The finest work
a speciality. Expert painless extractor
vi teeth by his new method, no medi-
cine used or jabbing a needle into the
gums; also gas and ether used. Com
munications by mail receive prompt at
tention.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15
For M. Appetite.

For His Appetite.
am takln' somethin' fer me appe-
flte-threc times a day." :
"WotT ~
.BreakfQs', dinner an Iupperr'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-06-15

"Soon we came upon stream that
ran bubblng and foamlng across our
path. With many round oaths from
CASTOR and some sharp imprecatlons
from myself, we contrived to get across
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-22

uIthin the fraction OF an inch OF the
runner, and his work in this. as IN al
other respects, was Of the "star" order.
A Strong Trio.
While all OF the Virgln!ans played n
good. plucky game against men whose u.s..
weight should have outclassed them, stu
to Johnson, who made % great run and
who tackled like a veritable aend, ana
a to Warren and Barry. the ends belong
the lions share OF glory. Take away
syirginia's ends, and the team would lose
Its greatest strength.
81 For Bucknell, the playing OF her bacKs
was OF the highest order. Unaple 10
gain around virginia's ends. Buckncll
continually worked McNinch, Olendorf
and Tolbert in tandem plays through
tVirginia's tackles and guards. and It was
not often that the trio failed to make
the necessary advance tsf
"A; In the line, composed Of men whose
average b weight exceeded 200 s pounds
Bucknell possessed q tower of strength
with which Virginia could do very little.
It.was by quickness alone that the South
ierners were able to accomplish gains.
But one accident marred the afternoons
sport. Warren, one of Virginia's crack
players had his shoulder broken . and
Will be out or the game for The rest of
the season..
NAPLES also was retired on account Of
a slight injury. and lille was put in to
fill his place.
For {Bucknell, Tolbert was knocked out,
and FrymeSer$reign in9his stead. Az Bat
tered falls, strained ankles, scalp wounds
and shoulder bruises HERE were without
number, but these are affairs Of but
slight moment, IS and a dash Of cold water
in the face performs without fail an
instant md M ira clllOllS cure,
Bet On Bucknell. (,
The betting all day had been two to
one. and as the hour for the battle ao-
preached these odds were. advanced to
three to one in favor OF Bucl1nell. whose
friends seemed eager to- cover all the
Virginia money obtainable at these at
tractive figures.
1T is all over but the shouting" SO
Bucknell said-before the game, and so
it was, but not the way Bucknell dreamed.
Out at Lafayette Field the crowd be.
gan to gather before 2 o'clock, an houl
before the time for which the game was
scheduled. Orange and blue flags, stream.
crs and rozettes were seen everywhere
Tin horns painted with the gay colors OF
the Two teams were greatly In evidence