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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
NOTES ABOUT FRUIT.

Persia and Anatolia provided the
original ounces; the Greeks took TO
their culture, and they may be seen on
the walls of Pompeii.
Solomon wished 10 be comforted with
apples, and before and since his time
the apple has been mainstay of peo-
pie. The Romans brought the apple
from the east.
India grew the first lemons, which
were unknown to the ancient Greeks
and Romans. Lemons were introduced
to Spain by the Moors near the Thir-
teenth century.
Pears were cultivated in most an
kique times in Asia and were brought
from the east by the Romans. The first
cherry tree in England was planted by
Raleigh. Lucullus first brought cher
aies from Asia to Italy after his defeat
If Mithridates.
The date palm is in Arabia the chief
kource of wealth and food The Arab
chief draws power, nerve and muscle
from the consumption of his fruit.
Pomegranates and olives also were an
GENTLY cultivated and are frequently
mentioned in sacred writings.
Venerable antiquity hangs about the
banana, and by some it is believed to be
the fruit which tempted Eve, while
others think that the great cluster of
grapes brought by Jewish spies from
the valley of Eschol so heavy that two
men were required to carry each. were
in reality bananas. Chittagong. Phil
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
JUST PATENTED.

Stspladders are now made which can
be used as extension ladders if desired.
The two sides are hinged in such a
manner that they can be used to brace
bach other as stepladder or can be
Strengthened out and held rigid for use
as an ordinary ladder.
] Sprocket wheels of bicycles can be
INCREASED in diameter by new device
which consists of chain to be wrapped
around the wheel, one side of the links
fitting the teeth of the wheel and the
pther side having teeth to engage the
driving chain of the wheel.
To cut cheese accurately a Maryland
man has an invention consisting of
kircular table on which the cheese rests
bnd having teeth around the edge en-
gaging a cog wheel by which it is
turned, graduated scale and Indicator
and knife for cutting the cheese.
A new link cuff button has rigid
shank on each half of the button, the
other ends having hollow-slotted ball
and a head respectively. To fasten the
the hollow ball, the head being larger
than the slot. so that it will not slip out
easily.
To muffle the sound of the exhaust
blast in gas and other engines Chicago
man places number of Stats in the
exhaust chamber, having between them
several thicknesses of wire screen placed
rdgewise parallel tqthe Stats, to divide
the blast as it is discharged into the
chamber.
A recently -designed "cotton-picker"
consists of double-ended truck, on
which large bag is placed, having an
elongated mouth with straps to go over
the mans shoulder. The main advan-
tage seems to be the larger quantity
which can be picked before the bag be-
comes full.
grainfeeder to prevent the wasting
of feed by stock consists of a barrel
or other receptacle to hold the grain.
having tube extending downward into
a circular base having flange around
its edge. AS the grain is removed by
the cattle more falls into it's place, only
d small quantity being in sight at a
time.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
THE NEW SWISS BICYCLE.

Tive inventor. M. Oh. Challand, says in
biz prospectus: 1.-THE principle of the
machine is the utilization of the consid-
ecable amount of force, very little
known, which is afforded by point of
support Without this point of support,
the only force man has is his own
weight. On the other hand, if the back
be well supported, he has in each leg
force more than treble his own weight,
and which is, in fact, equal to the
weight he is capable of carrying COM
bined with that of his own body. The
construction OF the Normal Bicycle is
intended to make use of this considera-
ble amount of wasted force. The point
of support is the back of the seat, by
means of which the cyclists body is
thrown back and his legs lifted up,
owing to the position of the pedals.
The body is thus placed in a normal
posture-hence the name of the ma
chine--he is upright or leaning slightly
backward. The Normal Bicycle pre-
se.ats the advantages of greater safety,
perfect comfort, healthy position, a
greater power over the machine. great
err speed, both up hill and on level
ground, and less fatigue" 1t is also
claimed Nor this bicycle that, being
much lower than the ordinary So
called safety bicycle, tbs much easier
to mount. We ore indebted for the cut
which we have reproduced TO the off
cial journal of the exposition.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
SOME COMMON TOOLS.

flakes. hoes and other agricultural
implements are represented In Inc
EGYPTIAN catacombs
Until comparatively recent times tne
unly harrow was pie OF brush OF
tree branches, dragged across the neiu
bv team of oxen.
Corks for bottles were first manu-
featured in Spain and Italy some tlme
during the Fourteenth century. CORK
screws we're contemporaneous with
corks.
Knives of flint and other stone-break-
ing with sharp fracture were known
i'm early times. When the Spaniards IN
Aaded Mexico the natives had knives OF
Volcanic glass.
Spades and shovels, together with
scoops, are found depicted on the walls
of Egyptian catacombs, and all three
are frequently mentioned by Roman
and Greek agricultural writer's.
Watches were first called Nuremberg
eggs: some of them were five or SIX
inches in diameter, as large as the
smalI-sized cheap, clocks now exhibited
in store windows. They were first made
in 1447.
The blacksmith's bellows is attrib-
uted to Anachorsis, the Scythian, who
is said also to have been the inventor OF
the potter's wheel, of ship anchors and
other pieces of mechanism and the dis
coverer of the valuable properties OF
finder.
The invention of the purse was doubt
less contemporaneous with that of
money. The purse is mentioned in old
Testament history as a part of trav-
eler's outfit. When the disciples spoken
of in the Gospels were sent forth to
preach they were commanded to take
neither gold nor silver nor brass in
their purses.
Some form of buckle was in use in
the Roman army before the Christian
era. These buckles were provided with
tongues which passed through holes in
the belt, In the reign of Charles ii.
of England buckles instead of shoe
strings became fashionable and were
made of great size, some covering the
whole instep.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
A secret worth Knowing.

When one observes the addressed
women to be seen on the streets daily
person is led to think that their most
common fault is carelessness in match
ing shades. Better take a contrast if
you cannot get an exact match, but In
London, at least, patience will always
secure what is wanted; if one shop
does not have it, another will. Har-
monies in dress are more effective at
all times and in better taste than con-
trasts; thus, if you have pink even
ing dress try rather to- get gloves of just
the same pink than of white kid or of
tan. Again, if you have hat with red
or blue flower, and are buying a dress
that you are likely to wear with it, get
something with spray OF line repeat
ing that very tone of red or blue; this
applies TO every color. Strike note in
each costume, however, simple, and
keep to it. The cheapest gown, il all
the details are studied, will cost no
more and will surpass in effect some
thing at shrice the price. = Chicago
Chronicle
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
LAUGHTER A DISEASE.

An Actual Case of q Man Who Began
Laughing from His Toes Upward.
Do you laugh? Then you have been
attacked by disease, for laughter is
disease. This has been proven by nu-
merous cases which have come under
the notice of eminent neurologists.
They have declared even moderate
laughter a symptom of nervous hys-
terra.
People have died of laughter. From
Austria comes a curious account of q
man suffering from nervous disease
that manifested itself in paroxysms of
laughter. The patient was 30 years of
age and had been subject for three years
to fits of laughter, which occurred at
first every two or three months, grad
ually increasing in frequency to dozen
or more day. The attacks occurred
especially between nine o'clock in the
evening and 5: 80 o'clock in the morning,
and in greatest frequency between five
and 6:3O o'clock. In the intervals be-
tween the attacks, and Immediately be-
fore and afterward, the man was per-
fectly well. The attacks commenced
from a tickling sensation arising from
the toes of the left foot. The patient
would fall to the ground, where he could
lie down. At the height of the attack
the patient first smiled and then
laughed aloud without any apparent
cause for the excessive merriment. The
entire act occupied about two minutes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
FOR YOUR HEALTH'S SAKE.

Persons who have never eaten bread
made of whole wheat have a treat in
store which they would do well to par
take Of at the earliest opportunity
They have also at hand sovereign REM
edy for many of the ills superinduced
by the daily eating of white bread made
from the whitest flour.
The best form of stove is the old
fashioned Franklin stove, with its open
front creating circulation of the at
mosphere and consequent renewal of
the air. The Franklin stove is superior
TO the open fireplace as far as heating
power is concerned, otherwise the open
fireplace is the best means of warming a
room.
Superfine white bread is the worst
sort of bread for sedentary people, for
in them particularly it produces in
testinal sluggishness and stomachic
disorders. 1t has been predicted that
in a few years from now only the most
foolish and ignorant peqnle will eat
fine white bread. Well-ifHormed per-
sons are giving uD its use already and
turning to the unbolted grades of
wheat for breadmaking.
Feeble persons and feeble children
Deed all wool Undertaking from the
first of November to the first of May.
Vigorous people should warm them
selves by exercise; they need less cloth
ing than the feeble and sickly. EX-
ercise imparts more warmth than the
hest of stoves, for such warmth per-
meates the whole body, whereas stove
warmth only warns the surface while
it lasts. The warmth that comes from
lively circulation of the blood is the
most delightful and permanent and
healthful.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
THAT LITTLE ROOM, TOP FLOOR.

Our dream came true. and we Own-we
two
The beautiful home we planned
J IN the old glad times Of the sweetest
rhymes,
When I sought your fair. white hand
When my hearts request was to build a
nest,
Next thing to Heavenr swore;
And It was for oh, Love dwelt, you know.
In that little back room, top floor.
e seemeth well we here should dwell,
And settle us down and sup,
And sing our lays to the good old days
When we could not settle up
with thanks came back my rhymes,
alack!
And our hearts were sometimes sore
When the landlord sent for his past due
rent
OF the little back room, top floor.
Like fleeting year it seems. my dear,
But 1 know it was long ago,
For your tresses rare are now more fair
Than they were at the time-you know
1.-THE months my brain in a wild, deep pain,
Refused to serve US more)-
They were sold to stay the wolf away
From the little back room, top floor.
The gods have brought the gifts we sought,
For we own our vine and roof;
But my heart still strays to the strange,
sweet days
When the Muses. held aloof.
And my thoughts fleet ship makes many
a trip
To a far-off golden shore.
While steal the themes for all my dreams
From that little back room. top floor.
s-Nixon Waterman, in L. A. w. Bulletin.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
FASHIONS DEGREES.

Deep rich purple shading to wine
dior is one of the fashionable hues of
he season. Green is also very much in
ravor.
High black silk or black satin cein-
lures or girdles are being worn. These
f, pintures are drawn closely about the
figure and fastened at one side under
ne arm.
The display of street wraps for winter
use presents a bewldering variety of
oats. loose sacques, capes, pelerines
and combination coat and cape gar
nents that is very puzzling to those
who must make one garment do for one
time and all occasions.
Capes are of two sorts-short and
,Iressy, succession of godet folds, or
long and fortable-looking for real
wear. The edge of the one much rip
led is seldom trimmed, as this would
.ietract from the silk lining, which is
eant for display The pelerine shape
popular one, having long. square
bs in front Ladies' World.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

Mrs. Blair (after some hesitation)-
And yet
Kemble (refects for moment, then
h a decided tone)-Yes, will assist you.
You wish to recall a period prior to
your weeks infatuation for chess-play-
ing.
Mrs. Blair (tolerably successful in
look of blank amazement)-W are
you talking about?
Kemble-Yes, it was very absurd.
Mrs. Blair Cher memory reviving)-
Pardon me. you were.
Kemble (chuckling)-To think 1
wished to marry you.
Mrs. Blair (aughing)-
Kemble-How absolutely tired of one
another we should have been by now.
Mrs. Blair-Bored to deaGh! 1t was
Providence that sent Blair just then.
Kemble-And Laura a month after!
Mrs. Blair-We have both been very
clever.
Kemble-Clever is the right word. 1t
was fortunate event in our lives, and
as such revealed an astounding vein of
common sense. If we had married, the
4C11IOASClCSoS hiuA VI AebGO "O0AA Now
been clearly betrayed.
Mrs. Blair-To sum up, we have been
provided with admirable partners to
share the responsibilities of life.
Kemble-To bear the responsibilities,
and provided ourselves with companions
to share the Responsibilities.
Mrs. BlaiT-What are the irresponsi-
bilities of Life, pray?
Kemble-Material for paragraphs in
the society papers.
Mrs. Blair with am attempt at sever
ity)-I think it is time to join the "ad-
mirable partners" Turning round and
callingIto, the chess-players.) Have you
nearly finished your game, Frank?
Another Voice-Your husband is not
here, Mrs. Blair.
Kemble Qaughing)-Why, declare,
it's young Trollope and Miss Steadman?
l wonder where the others are.
"a short interval. Frank Blair and
Alma Stafford have strolled up.)
Mrs. Blair (not altogether pleased)-
Whatever have you two creatures been
doing?
Alma (frankly)-Mr. Blair has been
telling me such delightful fairy tales
in the conservatory!
Kimble (softly)-Fairy tales in the
afternoon! o! Blair, l thought you
were playing chess with Laura.
Blair (stroking his mustache nerv-
ously)-I was only recounting few
folklore stories, and Miss Stafford was
good enough to be interested in them.
(Kemble gives him a kindly shake of
the head Laura comes across the lawn
to the veranda.)
Laura-O! Alan, whatever do you
think-I have been learning?
Kemble-My dear girl. how should?
Laura-Capt. Strickland has been
teaching me ecarte in the summer
house.
Kemble-Has he? Gratefully
How extremely kind of him! (He rec
ollects that he does not particularly
care for Stricllland.)
Laura %! he's delightful, Alanl
(Later: Mrs. Kemble and Blair are
alone again.)
Mrs. Blair (thoughtfully)-I am not
sure, Mr. Kemble, but that l shall not
take up some interesting study, such
Us
Kemble-Chess, or folklore stories?
Mrs. Blair--Perhaps; and you?
Kemble (airily)-O! 1 shall go with
the tide.
Mrs. Blair-Yes?
Kemble-And teach my wife poker
and the three-card trick.--Black and
White.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
sivlen Of Brocades.

This is decidedly brocade season:
brocaded wool with satin and silk fig
ures. and brocaded silk. Both these
materials come in self-colors. in con.
trasts and in harmonies. Perhaps the
puppies and lilacs. combined in 6gur.
ings with white. seem the pretteSt and
richest. But still that may be an IL
dividual fancy. because the plush pint
with white. the orange withcanary. III
blue with green are beautiful and fsa
more becoming to some natures than
any Of the puppies. Chicago Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
NEW SWISS BICYCLE.
r1ae Rider Occupies an Easy Position and
Can Rest His Back.

rlle Rider Occupies an Easy Position and
Can Rest His Back.
We present an engraving of a bicycle
which has been invented in Geneva,
and which is exhibited at the Swiss Ma
tional exposition. 1t is claimed for this
machine that the position which the
rider occupies upon it is not only infin-
itely easier, but that by means of the
support for the back, his forces are far
more effectively utilized and with con-
siderably less fatigue. His position,
as shown by the engraving, is held to
be the normal position of man in
sitting position, and the bicycle is there
fore called LA Bicyclette Normale."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

Housekeepers DESTROYS Of making
their own baking powder can do SO
with very little trouble. The following
formula is one that has been used for
many years: Weigh six ounces Of -four
aud thoroughly dry it. withoul brown
ing it, in the oven. Procure SIX ounces
Of the best soda and 1917 auEcss ot
cream of tartar Add them To thes'fiea
flour and rub together half Il dozeif
times through sieve. then put them
in air-tighi jars or cans and keep i.
dark closet. using the powder from a
small jar so that it will retain its
strength.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
POTTER'S FIELD.
Will Hereafter Receive
n Burial in Washington
County.

'tees of Bellevue Asylum,
N County, at a meeting held
ago, decided that in the flu
never an inmate becomes
y i'll Il minister of the Cos
notlfied, ard in case of
mister of the city will be re-
conduct the funeral services.
a number of the friendless
been buried without relig-
IS, hut Superintendent Sci
osed to such action. This is
ne action "A christian spirit
mpt, but how seldom is ii
? In the large cities what
s the Potter's Field receives
re of pauper dead without a
gious services at interment.
i enlightened age such as
Us strangely inconsistent
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Rubbing 1t In on Her Pa.

A self-willed young woman of Denver
insisted on going wheeling against the
command of her father He whipped
her. and she had him arrested and con-
victed Of assault. Now she visits him
every day in Jail. riding there ON hen.
wheel.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
NToRTGAGEE'S SALE
or
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue OF a power Of sale contained In In, a
n Ortgage from Robert f.. Shafer and Marina
r. Shafer, his wife, TO Sarah Adams ana ben,
iamin F. Reich, dated April LIST, 1873. ana eiic
one of the Land Records of Frederick county,
the undersigned, as mortgage and trustee,
door, in Frederick City, Md,
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 1896,
at IL O'Clock, A NJ, all the following described
real estate, towt: -.
All that real estate land and premises, sI9-
ated IN Frederick county, > ate OF Mary lanu'
being part of a tract of land called 'NothlnR
Left :" part of tract of land allied "Feildei ca
part OF tract of land called snake Hay W hhe
the sun Shines" and part of a tract OF land
called "Additions to Childey's Range con-
tanning
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NiNE ACRES
and nine square perches of land, more or less,
and being the same land that was conveyed 10
the said Robert r.. Shafer, by Solomon }. Alm,
norman and samuel zimmerman, by deed
dated February 4th, 1880, and recorded In l4lber
w. l. r., No. II folio 30, &c one OF the Lahu
Records OF FREQ erick County. he improve
mems consist of a large and elegant new
TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
with bodybuilding, containinga hall and eight
rooms, wash house, ice house aud da ry,
ALARGE STONE BARN,
not in very good condition, but capable of i'm
provement. j.,
The farm is situated about two and one-ha 4
miles west of Frederick, on the Frederick ana
Middletown Electric Railway, near Fulmers
Crossing, is divided into convenient fields, the
quality Of the soil being calico rock and chest
nut, kind and productive and in fair state OF
cultivation. -
There isl never falling spring Of pure soft
wate r. and a stream of water running through
the place.
There are fifty acres of wheat growing on the
farm, which goes tosthe purchaser.
Terms OF sale prescribed by the MORTGAGE
Cash. A deposit of $3.50 will be required OF the
purchaser on the day of $ ale. All conveyance
ing at the expense of the purchaser.
BENJAMIN f. REICH,
Mort gage aud trustee for sarah Ada ms.
Harvey X. Lease, Auctioneer.
dec.44t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

We have consIanJlyon hand az ii,t i',,ars !
the cheapest 10 the BEST aug WI. Ml't 49,
HARM ADDLho' ID ~ mo
LARS, WHIPS, BRUSHES BlIN
ZAP ROBES. HORSE BLANh'
ETS, FLY NETS
In fact everything Kept IN nf~l c'i i,S-t not
Store. Repairing neatly done ~ q
N q w prices. Call and see rs
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
PROPOSALS
Il ROPOSALS
PROPOSALS
L RtJPOSALS
MONTEv UE AND THE JAIL.
MONTEVUE AMI THE JAIL

The Commissioners of Charities and Correc-
tons for Frederick County, Md. will receive
acquisitions, for three months from January list,
1897, to April LIST, 1897. he said proposals will
be received on or before Thursday, Dec 24th.
1896, at 10 O'clock, a. m. A list of the supplies
necessary will be furnished upon application
to A. l.. BoTELER, treasurer.
c. c. MAUGHT,
dec.4-3t. President
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
objection NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an Election for
Five Managers of the Buck eystown Turnpike
1om pany Will be held at the Office of Daniel
Paker & Sons in Buckeystown, on Monday.
January 9TH, 1897, at o'clock, p NJ
VIM. G. BAKER,
usc'f'ot' Secretary.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
fUIIlJwed -
man 81
New Reform

The new RI
kersville, thi
Gently been
for divine WI
Gated foo tina
ceremonies u
consisted Of
preaching d
number 0f
Addresses N
Eschbach an
erick.
The follow
NpnDnC AT
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

IA
CENTRAL NATL. BANK OF FREDERICK,
December 2, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that an Election for
Ten DIR, ctors for the Central National Bank OF
FREDERICK, Will be held at the Banking House
on Tuesday, January IL, 1897, commencing nj
iOoclock, a. m, and ending at o'clock, D. M
to serve for II months
HENRY WILLIAMS,
uec.4 ot. Cashier.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
dec.4St,


- A~s~s@ = - @sOA10 Va
less, 81, 465. Rachael G.
:. Suman, to John III. Ba-
tein Buckeystown, 81, 154, :
4 l.. Routzahn and wife, to
Iamsburg, J acre of land,
$3.50. Herman l.. Rout-
ife, TO J. Hartman Rams
of land, more or less, $3.50.
Warrenfeltz and wife, to
lrrenfeltz, 81 acres of land,
IS, $l25. Reuben Shower,
al, to Mary II. and Aunie
+, l46 acres and 10I square
md, more or less, 81, 800.
Il. Meitzer and wife, to
rey, ] acre of land more
Charles +. Thomas and
I'D L. Keller, piece or
f~T IcgwrT1N N,DrV.,x,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

oA0O AOA - -,
the enterpiIs
it is situate.
AS it stand|
the 6uildfng (
ding to dis II
25, the totoI IS
been paid $4. ]
due of 81, 500
The follow
the CLAD eli
from Frederic
Rev. John
to 1887.
Rev. Audr
1910.
Rev. Wi0
1849.
Rev. NJ I'D
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
q A s p A RI

THE GRAND YOUNG HoRsgl
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

8Fifteen Dollars for the Ssasn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-25

TIE vhfze <esm q No ! station ard
the HACK team - No : station WI run
oze-hsE nile, uarees 80 f>ez % ho-se.
make hyirs1t and nozzse co1aerrso-s.
Tbs VIII b a practical Ire test a11
ziH give zlse public At t3es q tie e.
fcieatzorx dora BY the apartment
Toe company making The nCzzie cV1nec-
ions first MI be declared tie wines
The team first under he wire All oe de-
clxraS -ae tastes. team
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-25

Continued on Third Page,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-25

Not ONLY Was There . Large Crowd Pres
emit, But an Excellent Program was
Given and Exciting Races Had-Those
Who Captured the Prizes In the Differ
emit Rirgs-County Race Proves an In
teresting One-stats Record Was Broken
by W. w. p. with Slow Track-Todsy
is Chiidren's Day.