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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04
THE MONSTER "PRAc7lclr1.'
Wherever | may go.

Wherever / may go,
Whatever / may do,
That dreadful monster, "Practicing,"
Looms up before my view.
And In voice must obey
He calls me from my pleasant play.
Each day, at half-past three,
When / come home from school.
In sternest voice he summons me
Straight to the piano stool:
There while my chords and scales ] try
count the moments passing by.
If am out of sorts
And GROSSLY strike a key,
With discord most unbearable
He then does punish me.
He'll worry me with all his might
Until my exercise goes right.
They tell me that in time
More beautiful he'll grow;
There'H be q smile upon that face
That now does scare me So
His ugliness will fee, and
Will grow to love him-by and by.
And So perhaps. If l
Am good and persevere,
And do my lessons right and try
Not to offend his ear,
Old "Practicing'' will grow to me
AS pleasant as they say he'll be.
F. Mauro (aged 12), in st.
Nicholas.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04
DIGGING PORCUPINES.
Moonlight Chase in South Africa Some
thing Like a Coon Hunt.

Moonlight Chase In South Africa Some
thing Like a Coon Hunt.
In the Adirondacks, in Maine, or in
Canada, wherever the American porcu-
pine is found, it is not sought by hunt
ers as game beast, although hunters
seldom fail to kill porcupines at every
opportunity because of the damage
they do to dogs. On the other hand,
from Booyer Wei, near Wellington,
Cape Colony, South Africa, Walter H.
Gerard writes to the London Field TO
tell how he hunted the procupine with
dogs, after the fashion Of coon hunters,
by moonlight.
The party included a parson and a
magistrate, banker and a landowner.
The dogs trailed porcupine, came up
with it, and bit it. The foolish dogs
bit the quilts, but the smart ones seized
the nose. When the quilts had been re-
moved from the foolish dogs noses, the
hunt went on. The next head of game
sighted was huge pig, which was
chased until it took to burrow An
other porcupine was soon after sight
ed. This porcupine was large female,
and led the hunters a regular coon chase
before she died. The hunters were then
seven miles from home, and it was /: 80
a. m, and the branches were thick with
dew that trickled down their necks and
soaked them from shoe leather to head
covering. But after awhile they got
home and sat down to a mess of savory
sasaties of Malay connections.
The porcupine hunters didn't know
American coons, but the coon hunter
would enjoy South African porcu-
pine hunt by moonlight with a pack of
ungainly mongrels, and the porcupine
hunters would appreciate a harvest
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04

A traveller in Japan says that the
japanese tramp takes his hot bath
daily If he has fraction of a cent to
pay for it, or his cold bath If he hasn't
cent. He carries comb, toothpicks,
razor and a toothbrush in a little
bundle. A few Japanese tramps might
well be introduced as missionaries in
the American brotherhood, whose mem
, IS 10 rot seein to appreciate wha.
t...-.-.. ;scss is next to-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04

In the Missouri river, near Platts-
mouth, Neb., is an island which is over
run with curious mice. They have a
golden brown coat, while the lower
part of their bodies is pure white.
Their legs are pink and their eyes are
- riac.s. No srch nice are fonrE
p-vw here else.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04

one room and this poor, bedraggled lad
in another, you would easily believe
that the strange noise which Willie
makes with his throat was the bark OF
dog or the cry of a wild beast.
Think of spending the first ten years
of your life in a small, dark room,
chained to the floor, with bundle of
filthy rags for bed! Is it strange that
this unfortunate boy should become
crazy and dangerous? Gradually Will
lies reason faded away until now he
cannot talk, and does not recognize any
one. All that he seems to understand is
that piece of meat flung down before
him is something to eat. For ten years
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04
INSURANCE ACCOUNT. DECE

More than ninety nine 800 per cent of all its cuisines
acquired the largest company began business
from that time until total transactions the
icy holders have been nearly double those of any other and
nearly large the results of the
largest combined. In 1895 it did the
Business by 800, $780, 715 its gain of Insurance in Force
that of any other company; $19946SS-
those of any other company its Annual Income $4,000
than that of any other company and its gain of Surplus %
than the next largest company.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04
RoDOcK s. MEDIC.
Secret of Being Comfortable Wea
Thin Clothes.

We have the right materials make you comfortable
warm weather You do it by wearing dress one o.
pretty thin Dimites at 81 cts plain white Indian LID
lty at any prize like say 90 25 81 80 per yard
These Dmities 81 and other Store here got c
at we bought them ALL No wonder that the yard stick e
nyng over these pretty cotton goods-they fine ana
full cheap.
Our Vests s. TO- 12t or Soc are like gauze and same
are very strong
- Our Ladies' Plain Black Hose drop stitched 25c are
like Isle thread, thin, strong and cool.
Get Waist Dress of our Silk finished Cotton Crep
&C. per yard the quality of goods sells other stores
Ladies and Gentemen's wash 4-in-hand Ties at l2tc
made to retail 25 cts each-entrelv new and fast coor
RODOCK & MEDIC
july.17Lf W
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04
INVESTED FUNDS AND ASSETS:

INVESTED FUNDS AND ASSETS
Bonds and Stocks =. -. &c.
2-Loans on Bond and Mortgage of Real Estat
Steal Estate
Cash III Office, Banks and Trust Companies
LOANED on Stocks, Bonds. etc. e. -.
5-Deferred and Unpaid Premiums, -. e.
Interests and Rents due and accrued, ...
3-All other Assets :. -. -. =. 49,. -.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-09-04

COM UTED LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
-Four per cent Reserve Fund all Policies in fore
2-Unpaid Claims awaiting proofs or adjustment F..
3-Liabity on account of n0n-forteiture clause,
4-Premiums paid in advance, .
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
LOVE IN TOWN.

They had no partings in the wood.
No meetings In the lonely lane;
Beside the sea they never stood,
Nor watched the sunset after rain.
Their pathway was the busy street,
Their trysting place the office stair;
And vet l know joy more complete
Did never visit mortal pair.
And why should rustic love alone
he decked with all poetic art?
These dun. gray city walks have
known
The beating of nations heart.
The weary workers come and go,
The secret Of each soul Is dumb;
Yet stil at times a radiant glow
Across their wayworn lives may
come.
And these. my happy lovers, knew
Hard toll. small wage and humble
fare;
The skies they saw were never blue.
But love made gladness everywhere.
His step upon the office door
Was sweet to her as robins song;
Her face that passed the open door,
For him made sunshine all day long
Truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
Nrw Mining safety I.amp.

4 safety lamp for mines. operating
upon peculiar principle, is being used
in Germany. The lamp Il not closed In
any special way. Ike other lamps. N
matters very little whether or not the
workman. tilsregardlug the regulations
ct the mlHe, succeeds In opening The
Imp. for there In special arrange.
ment ny means Of which the flame il
extiuguisled at the same instant In
the interior Of the lamp glass Ia n
spring, which Is compressed when tbe
upper piece is screwed down, and
which enables a cap 10 operate upon
the wick In such manner rs to shift
i aside. facilitating the lighting Of the
lamp. and afterward the combustion
When the spring Is worked In the con.
trnry direction tile cap again opeyutes
Upon the wick. and the lame ceases
TIE tnonani the cap comes N efttaet
with the air. The lamp cnn be lighted
wiihou' being opened. Oil. benzine or
PETROLEUM can be used as fuel.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
FASHIONS FANclEs.

A quaint little costume for a child Of
four years is made Of white cashmere
The skirt is plain, save for three bands
OF satin ribbon. The waist is close
hitting, and yoke is outlined by rib
Don bands matching the skirt. From
shoulder to elbows the sleeves are
trimmed with the ribbon. Over the
sleeve tops and across the front and
back is set very deep fall Of open
work embroidery or Irish point lace.
A bow of ribbon on either shoulder and
ribbon sash are worn with it.
A child Of five years has dress with
skirt made Of cambria deliberately en-
broidered. The waist Is gathered into
q yoke and belt, the sleeves are full
puffs t. the elbows with wide ruffies
Of embroidery below An Elton Jacket
OF velvet and a very wide velvet sash
tee with long loops and ends, make an
appropriate and dressy finish.
A dainty dress for doll has a vel
vet petticoat and silk skirt with an
embroidered edge. The waist of silk
Is close-fitting, and an Elton Jacket of
velvet is worn with it. The sleeves are
large and have close bands at the
wrists. A sailor hat with a wing is set
on over the yellow curls.
"A bonnet for a little girl Ia made
with the crown of solid embroidery.
The brim is Of openwork embroidery
and lace, and is slightly plated over
the top and falls almost straight down
/. either side Of the front Ribbon strings
are tied in bow under the chin.
hat for tiny girl is made Of plait-
ings Of taffeta set one over another to
form brim. The crown has an up
right trimming Of the plating and
there are very large bows on either
side.
A dress for tiny girl is made Of
crepon in accordion plaits from the
yoke TO the feet. The sleeves are very
large puffs from shoulders to elbows,
with fitted bands and "a rufie of en-
broidery below. A collar of embroidery
extends far out over the sleeves and is
finished at the neck with a ruching OF
plated Ebbon.
A dress suit for a small boy Is made
of velvet. The knee trousers and coat
are OF this material. The vest Is OF
white satin or silk, and there are en-
broidered turned-over collar and cuffs
of fine cambria.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Wear clean apron while ironing or
bed-making.
To clean bamboo furniture use
brush dipped in salt water.
Theeyes shouldb bathed every night
In cold water Just before retiring, and
they will do better work the following
day.
When very tired lie on the back, al
lowing every muscle to relax, letting
the hands go any way they will. and
keep the eyes closed.
Oil stains may be removed from wall
paper BY applying for four hours pipe
clay. powdered and mixed with water
to the thickness OF cream.
II you have to sew all day, change
your seat occasionally. and so obtain
rest. Bathing the face and hands will
also stimulate and refresh.
For stains in mating from grease,
wet the spot with alcohol, then rub on
white CASTLE soap. Let this dry in a
cake and then wash of with warm salt
water
Where II is desirable to see the
tongue Of very small child the objec,
may be accomplished by touching the
upper lip with bit OF sweet oil, which
will cause the child to protrude its
tongue
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
pIslIKE NEW CLOTHES.
Trainers OF AnimnIs Hun Risks Ia
Appearing Ia Them.


at N a strange thing" said we'll
known trainer OF animals. how naiiS
outbreaks and accidents have resulted
from u trainer wearing strange co.'s
tune. Quite recently lady performer
who had made some alterations Ia her
dress had a narrow escape, The tiger
with whom she usually appeared
turned sulky from the start. ard at
last absolutely refused To do one OF
the tricks. Its mistress urged ana
threatened TO no purpose, AMI ilna'iy
attempted to use the whip. he iuo'
ment she attempted to do so the ~,
furIated animal few al her. anti u Y
had not been for hCarhound which
was performing with them, Miss !
would probably have lost her life The
brave dog snapped at the tiger aud dis
tracted its attention until his mistress
had succeeded Ia making her escape.
Unfortunately, he was injured by the
tigers claws,
How do you account for such out
bursts
The tiger evidently dld not recog-
uize his mistress IN her change ~ CO.'S.
tune. AS rule very few alterations
are made. The same log always an
pears hi the same act. and SO on, the
idea of acaualntanceship and fantii-
iarity thus being maintained Why.
even II hat or wrap happens 10
ile within Feacll outside the areAt the
animal II sure 10 see II AT once, and
II Il can get az Il viii promptly tear
II 10 pieces
Have there been many such arci.
dents recently r
About year ago a lion tanner In
New York wore fnlldrrss suit Tn
stead Of his usual military costume at
one of the perfoFna ~ soon as
the lion saw the change og clothing
he made direct for him. Now lions
do not, like tigers, try 10 kill instantly.
but strike out with their paws to
knock their enemy down In tbls
case the lions claws caught the traltl-
er's face. Intiieting severe injuries
But he II still ut the business, though
the scars OF the struggle are very
plainly visible"
''Do these outbursta ever have fatal
results
Sometimes, Another lady perform.
err made an alteration In her dress
that dlspieased the tiger with whom
she was acting, whereupou the savage
beast bounced upon her. killing her
INSTANTLY. This animal has never tesn
allowed TO perform sInce" Nlneteenth
Century.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
Woman's Wit.
TOLD BY A SOCIETY GIRL

Something About Morphine. sulphur
Molasse. and Other Things
From the Evening News. Newark. ". J..
Among the popular society leaders In East
Orange, N j., Emma l.. Stoll, . charming
young maiden, stands in the foremost rank.
She Is OF q lovable disposition and the light
of the social set in which she moves For
two years she has been sick girl from in
ternal troubles peculiar to women, aud hav-
ing recently recovered, has given our
reporter the following interesting account:
Instead OF improving under the care 81
my physician ! became worse For I'VE
weeks / was unable 10 get out of bed and
about six O'Clock each morning / suffered
horribly. My lips were sore and laceratcd
from the marks ofmy teeth, fer In my efforts
20 keep from screaming sunk my teeth
deep into my lips At such times I rolled
leaf and It finally got 50 serious that the
doctor-I won't tell you his name-gave me
some morphine pills to take. The very
thought of them now makes me shiver.
These morphine pills simply put me TO sleep
for awhile and when l became conscious
again my agony was renewed.
THE pain IN my stomach and back was
more than could stand. Your blood Is
poor said the doctor, take sulphur and mo-
lasses, and did until IL was great won
der that was not molasses cake. II was
time wasted in taking il because was not
benefited in the least; my suffering con-
tinued, but by mighty effort after being in
bed so long. got up. Oh, but was q sad
sight then. From lie pounds I had fallen
TO ninety; my cheeks were pale and sunken
and limped; yes, actually hobbled from
the extreme pain in my side. Then / read
of DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
and the testimonials in the News inspired
me with hope I got the pills and took
prove and before had finished one box I
felt as II could go out and walk for miles.
] soon stopped hmping and through the
Pink Pills soon bid goodbye to my head
aches while the pain in my stomach aud
back slowly but surely succumbed to the
influence Of these pills that seem TO be able
to persuade sn pain 70 leave ones body
Now ! am as used to be; well and strong,
hghthearted and merry but never without
the pills See have got some Of them
now" and from nearby desk she handed
out one Of the boxes.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, In a con-
delsed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also a
specific for troubles peculiar to females,
such as suppressions, Irregularities, and all
forms Of weakness. They build up the
and sallow cheeks. In men they effect a
radical cure in all cases arising from mental
worry, over-work, or excuses Of whatever
nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxestnever
In loose bulk at 50 cents box or six boxes
Tor 250, and may be had Of all druggists,
or direct by mail from DIR. Williams Medf-
cine Company. Schenectady. N "
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
An r,.s..,,. p,nnsr.

A trio were sitting ON the postoffiee
guard rail one night telling stories.
one Of them related this, II know OF
n fellow who had spent very quiet
lie In the country and had never been
10 the city. Coming into little money
he suddenly developed desire 20 be q
snort and Immediately departed for the
eity. Ii was his habit after arriving
10 lounge around the corners In the
central part OF the city, and he natur-
ally heard the gilded yoath talking
about the amount OF money they
spent
J. say. had a great dinner last
night, he heard one say and II cost
me SEQ
MANY other remarks like this he
heard, and the rustic sport decided TO
get into the swim too lie made up bis
mind at once 10 get an expensive din
ner, not realizing that the most 81 the
money spent by shc boosters he bad
overheard had been for wine, Walk
ing into a swell restaurant, he called
the waiter over. say, look here, said
he, 4 want an expensive dinner like
the best OF the bloods- Bring me $50
worth Of ham and eggs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11

A deep flush stole over her FACE Nv
these words; he watched Il Tor ono
delicious moment. and then gathefea
her up In his arms. excialmlng' :,
Il will bring them back u you WIZ
pay the reward want
Then-or, rather. after he had tor
tured her impotence mercllessiy no
told her of Fred's bargain" bought ~
auction. She begged for IL. coaNea,
pleaded. all in vain. lie declared shs
could only have the little leather trunk
as d wedding present. And a very
happy wedding party il was. too.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
A IinmI,,e trero

When one hears Of medals awarded
Tor bravery one naturally thinks of
soldiers. Sailors. firemen or perhaps IN
rare Instances OF an engineer. But this
year The Royal Humane society has So
iceted az recipient for the bravest deed
medal, awarded annually from a fund
left for that purpose. workman In tho
sewers.
His name is william Muckford nnd
nc lives In Torquay. England. lie and
three other wortmen were In sewer
which was flooded by sudden tlun.
derstorm. Muckford, by sheer strength
and patient endurance, held up two IN
his companions for seven hours md
thus saved their lives.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
BRITISH coLons.
Last Time They Were Captured By
An Enemy Was Memorable
The last occaslon upon which H. :,

The last occasion upon which the col
ors Of British regiment have gailru
Into m enemey's hands wis. slys oup
OF Messrs. Cassclis publications. IN
the Afghan war ~ is1Ssg N wa4 az
ter the battle II Mniwand. when a
last determined stand was made hy
100 officers and men % the sixty sixth
regiment. They fought ON until eleven
men only were left and a dog.
Lieut.. Barr fell dead across his col.
colors.and Lieut.. Honey wood, although
wounded early in the engagement.
struggled TO tho garden where the
final stand was made and he was shot
down while holding the color high
above his head The dog fell into the
hands Of the AfZhans. but was rrcnp-
tured and subsequently, returned to
London, only 90 meet his death hy
Being nun over in the street
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11

Horseradish growing has been
brought to the point where best cult,
waited will sell at prices nearly double
those realized for the root when indlf-
fereut in quality, New Jersey sup
plies large part Ut ,te eastern de-
mand. best selling ia Aew York ~ ~
to s. per lc0 lbs 1hIA Is for cultivated
hoFscradish Of one years growth and
grown by experts. The aneSt grade
sells in Boston at $40 per 100 It's. when
washed. and IS unwashed, with infS-
rior aud dirty staff lacking in strength
and attracttveness ali she way down 10
Sc. so and S.. Al New lisvea limited
sale al ~ Horseradisa shoald be
washed before shipping.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
Trying 20 Reform sew womcn.

Never. my child" he faltered
through his tears. marry woman 10
reform her"
The cigar stub upon the center tabln
made him sick at heart. while the
smell OF tobacco on his new lace cur.
tains was simply horrld. --DetroIt Trlb.
une.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11

Mrs. Cumso treadli.gj--A butcher I'm
indiann Killed COW and found In her
stomach several hairpins, thlmbIe
NE screws and $50 gold piece.
NE. Cuinso.-That bears out exactly
whnt my Uncle Jim used to say.
"What was thatr'
lie always contcnded that tlisre was
money In .ows."--I.jfe.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-11
DONALD NNsElf. o. a0Isuar. Nass..

Has discovered Ia oue u jar Sognmoa
pasture wtriS a frlnttly thar sures every
klni u Hanof. frtni ght @oFst Scrutua
doxn % ! common Ptmpls
Ne has tried L IN otgf elevrn hundred
eases, and never flisd EXCEPT 10 tao siyea
Goth thur,ceE humorl hs mas aaN N hts
Possession over tao aHnsisgd certificates
OF IT'S value al within ttsuty mikes q
Bo5ieu Seni postal ard ;pf boos
a benefit IS always experienced from
the iifft hgtils. lai ! perfect sure Is var.
rlnted ~hen the right quantity y tIken
When the lungs ara tffseted il causes
shooting TatgiS like FiseIlss passing
through thsu the same Whh the Liver
OF poWeis TntS Is causcss hy thf .inSss
being dorrsd. lfi 1te5ys disappears IN i
week rtsr ati1g u Read tic label
Y the Ss0gr3gh Is foul ~ bilious il viii
cause slusapt5h irc.tngy 4, first.
NJ change II d.s, ever ustssary. TAT
the best ycu a. get. and enough Oi Il
Dose, one tab.c5p1onial IN water a bed
time Sold by NJ Druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

George W. Nichols father of Gales
burg. says he dreamed OF his sons
death by drowning the night before
II really occurred.
The alleged discovery of iron ore in
Poka9On township near Niles has
caused con idcrablc commotiOn among
the farmers in that vicinity.
No need To suffer with rheumatism.
lumbago neuralgia, cramps or collie
DR.. Thomas Eclectric OH cures all
such troubles, and does ii quickly.
sherman Rogers OF Whitehall. aged
-. teacher i'm The Crnn>ton school,
la> mysjeriouSly disappeared. Foul
play i feared. Parties are searching
for him.
John X. Agncw, general superin-
tendent of the ID. l.. n y. and {. n
W. NJ. roads, was married last Thurs
day at Oak Park, H., TO Mis-, Lillian
Quiglcy. She is a former Grand
Rapids girl.
Farmer Jacob Tritt of Niles, has
CAUSED the arrest of Orrin Walters, Il
farm hand. and complains that he
found evidence enough to make the
most >toical man jealous. Mrs. Iritt
- twice Walters are.
The Bell Telephone Co. has com
mcnced giving service free tor three
months to get revenge on Jhe Citizens
Telephone Co, who a year ago cut
prices in two, securing |, 200 subscribe
CrS.
Bank Cashier Harry Waldby Of
Adrian saws hat when he gets up feel
ing mean in the morning. instead Of
nWng his family he grabs an aX and
goes ont to the barn. where he kills
cat. He keeps IA number on hand ali
the time in case OF an emergency.
W. j. Turner OF Muskegon. silver,
viii try to unseat his successful OPP
ponenl, Prosecutor Il. j. Mcdonald,
on the ground that he i an alien. lie
asserts that McDOnald's father never
declared his intentions Of becoming a
citizen. and that Mcdonald was past
II when he came To Michigan.
Jacob Olsor of Muskcgon was very
much amused AT the llNclN bidding on
a piece of farm property al the tax
sales. When he afterwards found out
that it was his own farm which had
been sold he didn't look so pleased.
Olson did not know there were any
unpaid taxes, but namesack did.
Among the ordinances of Leslie is
one providing that all citizens must as
sist at the engine during the fire. This
has not been observed, citizens gather.
ing around to look at the fire and leav-
inc very few TO work the engine.
Hereafter if man doesn't want To work
he must stay away from the fire, Tor
ne authorities have decreed that in the
future the ordinance will be strictly en-
forced.