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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
SOME LATE NEW THINGS.

Pneumatic car-fenders have recently
been patented, consisting of number
Of elastic tubes set in metal frames
shaped like ordinary tenders.
A handy little coin package is made Of
metal and is fitted with sliding section
around the barrel portion, which can be
closed and fastened with loop when
the package is full.
A new folding table has drawer set
in the under portion of the table top
IN such a manner that it cannot be re-
moved when the legs are folded up, the
legs covering the front of the drawer.
An adjustable handle for carrying
travelling bags is arranged so that it
can be fastened to either side of the
Dag by riveting pair of brackets in
which the ends of the handle lock to
zach side of the bag, thus allowing the
bag to be carried either fat or edge
wise, as desired.
A recent improvement in monkey
Rrenches consists of lever lying par
allel with the handle to tighten the grip
OF the jaws. To operate it the lever
Is raised and the jaws screwed as tight
rs possible by means of the usual thumb.
screw, when the lever is forced down.
ward, thus closing the jaws more tight
ly together.
The beating of fat and sad irons by
electricity has just been patented, the
device having the inside next to the bot
tom followed out and several coils OF
wire placed therein, connected with an
electric circuit by means of wires run
ping to an electric-lamp socket, the pas
sage OF the current through the coils
heating the bottom of the iron.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
DEADLY BIRD BoLAS.
Hunting In the Falkland Islands Will
out Gun, Powder or Shot,

Hunting In the Falkland Islands With
out Gun. Powder or Shot.
To go on wild goose hunt without a
gun would seem very singular pro-
ceeding anywhere except. in the Falk-
land islands; but there such a weapon
was not necessary, as the young men
and boys used an equally effective pro-
jectile called the bird bolas, which is
made of the knuckle-bones of cattle
That employed in the capture of wild
horses is made of three stone balls,
connected by sinews four or FIVE feet
in length. A similar bolas is found
among the Eskimos, the balls being
of ivory carved from the tusks of a
walrus.
Young goose hunter crawled slow
ly along between the tussocks, occa-
sionally raising upon his hands and
knees to glance cautiously at the big
white geese which hoated on the lake.
There were at least so, some standing
on little spit that reached out into
the lake, and against which, being OF
black bog, the white forms of the
geese stood out in striking relief.
while others were swimming idly about
or plunging their wedge-shaped heads
into the dark waters in search of the
succulent roots and fibers which con-
stitute their food.
1t was difficult work stalking game in
this way, as the nearer the bolas-throw-
er approached the lake the softer the
ground became. Step by step he
crawled, crouching low, until, peering
through the tussock grass, he found
himself within $50 feet of the flock.
Between him and the game was a large
cluster of grass or weeds, which he
finally reached.
The little island was found to be ex-
actly suited for his purpose, the grass
being six or seven feet high in the CEN
ter, while from it, in the direction of the
unsuspecting geese, the land extended
for 20 or 30 feet, almost devoid of veg
citation. Wringing the black, wood
stained water from his clothes, the
hunter arranged his bolas, taking the
small ball in his right hand and swing
ing the others over his left arm adj
ready to throw, then plunged carefully
into the grass. Slowly he worked his
way until hecould see the geese through
the green and yellow screen, barely 100
feet away, then dashed from his cover
and ran down the little island shore at
full speed, and before the astonished
geese could recover he was almost
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
BRAVE ANDRE ETTlENNE.
Known in History as the drummer Bo,
OF ArcOle.

Known in History the drummer Boy
of Arcole.
Perhaps no picture more fires the pa
triotism of the rench heart than does
that in which Napoleon is represented.
flag in hand, making his final stand
upon the bridge of Arcole at the MEM
orable battle fought there.
Of the drummer boy of Arcole even
the encyclopedias are silent.
Andre Ettienne, the drummer boy of
Arcole, is no legendary parsonage; he
is the hero of an authentic action, and
his native town of Castanet, in Vau-
cluse, is about to erect to his memory a
statue, for which contributions have for
the past year poured in so generously
that the secretary of the committee Of
the enterprise is scarcely able to reply
to all the letters from those anxious to
commemorate the brave deed of this
simple hero.
Ettienne, says the clockmaker of
Malakoff, one of his descendants, was
inactive, as were his comrades; his at
tention was called to dense mass of
smoke rising above group of houses.
The idea came to him that this indi-
Gated the bridge of Arcole as the scene
of action. After a moments reflection.
he said to his sergeant: ut is neces-
sary to pass to the other side"
Don't you know that you would be
drowned if you did So" replied the SER
geant.
''If l know l will be drowned, be-
lieve it all the same"
"Then go" said the sergeant.
"But my drum will get wet"
"Put it on my knapsacl1," said the
sergeant, "and beat it."
So the drum was fastened to the
knapsack Of the equally brave sergeant,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
a Boys Letter.

The Fortnightly vouches for the gen.
uineness of the following extract from
"a Boys Letter to His Mother:"
Il am glad have new sister, but
wish she had been boy. Seems to me
if the Lord couldn't have sent boy He
might at least sent pony. y =
Can't have griddle cakes the days l
don't have salad? You always used to
let me. There is lots of game
mere. There are mice in the house and
rats in the barn, and chipmunks in the
woods. am going to bring home one.
= = Is boy pig if he is helped
three times? mean If they are small
helpings and they insist?"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
Cheer Up.

Oh66F Up.
Cheer up, we toilers of the earth.
And pray, peruse my rhyme;
The millionaire can only eat
One dinner at a timei
One bed a night alone can rest
That form we envy so,
And just one journey at time
Is all that he can gol
His clothes and hats and shoes may be
Superb beyond compare:
But just one set Of each at once
Is all that he can wear.
There are so many, many things
His money cannot buy
And when he's i'll, he's just as Ill
AS either you orI.
IN. Y. Recorder,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
EFFORTS Or THE POETS.
Evening Song.

evening song.
When all the weary flowers,
Worn out with sunlit hours,
Droop Ger the garden beds
Their little sleepy heads,
The dewy dusk on quiet wings comes steal.
ing:
And. as the night descends,
The shadows troop like friends
To bring them healing.
So, weary of the light
OF Life too full and bright,
We long for night to fall
To wrap US from 1t all;
Then death on dewy wings draws near and
holds us,
And. like kind friend come
To children far from home,
With love enfolds us.
But when the night is done.
Fresh to the morning sun,
Their little faces yet
With nights soft dewdrops wet
Tne mowers awake to the new days new
graceS,
And we-ahi shall we, too.
Turn to a day-dawn new
Our tear-wet faces?
Pail Mall Gazette
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
Peaches In the Garden,

Concerning growing peaches in the
garden, American Gardening says:
'"The possibilities of well-cared-for
trees in the home garden are scarcely
10 be imagined. If one build small
chicken yard about a newly set tree
he may have the tree in bearing next
year, and with head equal to that
of the ordinary tree set twice as long.
The chance Seeding, IN rich and favor
able situations, may give two bushels
of choice fruit at four years from seed.
without particle of culture"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
CHASING A GOVERNMENT.
Difficulty That Chinese Ambassador
Experienced in France.

Difficulty That Chinese Ambassad Tor
Experienced In France.
The present voyage of Lii Hung
Chang brings to memory the trials of
Chang How. once Chinese ambassador
to France. In 1870, says the New York
Times, he went to Europe to settle the
contentious which had arisen follow
ing the massacre of Tien-Tsin. When
Chang How left China the French en-
pire still existed; when he landed in
France the empire had been over
thrown, and he did not know to whom
he should address himself. At Marseilles
they told him that a government had
been installed at Tours. Chang How
went there as soon as possible, but
found that NM. Cremeieux and Glais
Buzoin, who then represented the gov
eminent, had gone to Bordeaux. let
us go to Bordeaux" said Chang How,
philosophically, but when he arrived
the old difficulty arose-to whom
should he present Himself, Cremeieux or
Admiral Fourichoir? No one could tell
him. Gambetta was coming in ball
loon, but it was impossible to reach him.
Then Chang How went to see Jules
Favre. He was told that the assembly
had gone to Versailles. Every well,"
he said, "let us go to Versailles" So
the entire embassy left for that city.
At last M. Theirs had been appointed
head of the government, and Chang
How would be able to speak to him.
Not at all. They demanded the ambas-
sador's credentials for the new govern
ment. He had none. "In that case it
is impossible to present you. Go to
Picking, get your papers made out in
due form, return, and you win be pre-
sented to NJ. Theirs" So Chang How
took his departure.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
Canoeing.


The white clouds race across the blue:
The white foam flecks the bay;
Who would not float and follow, lads,
AS fast and far as theyl
OF coats and kneel, alert to meet
Each impulse gay or grave,
And clea e ripping line of light
Athwart the wind and wavel
Sometimes the idle paddle owns
The sheltered inlet's charms;
Sometimes the urgent rapid strains
Against our tireless arms;
Sometimes through drowsy afternoons
Those river reaches CLEAN
Wherever weary willows nod
And whisper In their dream.
And though. the dreaded portage past,
Our campfire gilds the brakes,
We scarcely fall asleep before
A fresh, new morning wakes.
Push off, then! Leave this gray old earth
To milder men than we,
Full brothers of the open sky,
Near kinsmen TO the sea!
Walter L. Sawyer. in Youths Companion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
A Song of the Fields,

The reapers-they are singing in the
fields of golden grain,
And merry song is ringing DER the
mountain and the plain:
ARD It's no! for love and living, since no
blessing He denies,
And the sweetest songs thank giving
from the glad earth to the skies!
The reapers-they are singing; for the
harvest smiles to GOD,
Where His heavenly benediction gave the
color to the clOd;
There is gladness in the morning; there
is gladness in the night:
For the corn is hanging heavy and the cot
ton fields are white.
The reapers-they are singing; for the
summer days are past,
And toll is crowned with plenty, and sweet
reward at last;
And it's no! for love and living, for no
blessing He denies;
And songs of sweet thanksgiving go In
music to the skies!
IF. l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
Back to Town.

And now they're flocklng homeward
From mountain and from sea-
The pretty girls. the witty girls,
The girls of high degree;
The girls who flirted day and night;
The girls demure and shy,
Who thought Irritation wasn't right
When no young man was nigh.
They all are fiocking homeward,
To theater and ball.
To cloaks and gloves and other loves
Which come with frosty fall.
They're summer girls no longer now
They'll never be again,
For summer girls are sure, somehow,
To marry winter men!
kansas City World.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
PETS RIDE BICYCLES.
CATS Dogs and Monkeys Which Enjoy ,
Spin on the Wheel

Cats, Dogs and Monkeys Which Enjoy a
Spin ON the Wheel.
The bicycle and the pet animal have
come into juxtaposition and the re-
suit is the appearance of various sorts
oil riders such as the average bicycle
manufacturers never made any allow
ance for. Cats, dogs, monkeys and even
parrots are now members of the
'world-a-wheel," and the bicycle ami
NAL is rapidly becoming almost as pop
ular AN institution as the wheel itself.
1t is custom begun, perhaps. more
as joke than in earnest, but it is a
joke which has been developed into
sober-minded fact. Those persons who
were accustomed to take their pets
with them for walk or a drive now
carry them on their daily spin, perched
on the handlebars or the riders shout
ders, or comfortably curled in bas-
ket.
One of the first of the bicycle animals
was parrot whose owner lives in Chi
cago. During the summer it was a Gus
tomary thing to see the bird clinging
to the handlebars of the machine, turn
ing its head from side to side, appar-
emily so as to miss none of the scenery
and seemingly enjoying the trip as
much as the rider behind.
The pioneer in the sport, however,
it is claimed, was cat living in Dor
chester, Boston. Indeed, cats seem to
be the greatest riders among animal
pets, for there are a number of them
that have gone on record as expert
cyclists. The cat is the property of
Aleda Perkins, who takes more pride
in its accomplishments than in her own
advanced age of IL years, and claims
that the cat is never so happy as when
bowling along over a smooth road
perched on it's mistress shoulder.
Other cats have cultivated the same
taste. A quartette of them belonging to
Edwin and Ernest Warren, of Montvale,
Mass, have made as good a record.
They ride in cage attached to handle
bars or on the riders shoulders.
A black cat of Danville, KY, owned
by w. G. Proctor, has made reputa-
tion as a scorcher. No pace is too swift
for it. The more speed the rider puts
on the better the cat likes it, and al
most any evening it can be seen on
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
SMARTEST FIRE HORSE.
"NigRer' Is as Full of Tricks as He
Full of Intelligence.

Full of Intelligence.
"Nigger" is the pride of the fire de-
partment of St. Louis.
There are 225 horses in good and reg
ular standing in the city fire depart
ment. They have fulfilled the require
ments of being not less than six, nor
more than seven, years old ON joining
the department; of Weighing 1900
pounds in order to run with engine and
hose carts, or 1000 pounds to trot oil
with the hook and ladder truck. They
are sound, well built and active ae-
cording TO the specifications. They are
of various eolors and habits, tempera-
n'ent and heredity, but Niger leads
them oil.
He Is powerful, coal black fellow
with eyes like black diamonds. He Is
as susceptible to u careSs as kitten
and is in a state of superlative felicity
when a visitor deigns to tarry at his
stall and rub Nigger's nose, as black
as sooty velvet. Niger puts up at en-
CINE house No. Z. He occupies the mid
die stall on the left side and looks out
meditatively upon the sights of Seventh
street near Franklin avenue. But the
Gre alarm changes all that. He losses
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
The Home Coming.

In glad green fields sweet bells are ringing;
In woodlands dim thrush is singing.
And fountains at thy feet are springing.
In vine-clad cots the lights are shining,
Where rise no songs of sad repining,
And roses for thy rest are twining.
And one awaits thy kiss-thy greeting:
Tiny heart her dear name is repeating
And times thy footsteps with its beating.
Sweet is thy toil-thy strong endeavor,
And neither life nor death shall sever
Thy heart from love that lives forever!
IF. L. Stanton. in Chicago Times-Herald.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
plslikes German Cooking.

The emperor of Austria dislikes Ger
man cooking and cares only for French
cuisine. When his relatives of the
house of Tuscany visit him, to please
their tastes, he has italian dishes
served. On certain occasions the en-
press, who is q Bavarian, orders Ger
man dishes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
NOTICE..
OFFICE OF
The Board Of Control and Review,


FREDERICK, MD, MARCH 9th, 1877.
The Board of Contl6l and Review viii be in
session on the following days for the purpose OF
adjusting the work OF the last assessment,
where necessary, and all persons interested
are hereby notified that, during this session,
Transfers on Real, Revision Of Personal and
Mortgages, and the Market Value of Bo,tde
will be considered for the several Districts on
the days named below:
FIRST WEEK.
On March l6-For Liberty and townsville Dis
tricts, Nos. and IL.
On March T-For Creagerstown and Hauvera
Districts, Nos. and 10.
On March lS-For Catoctin and Mt, Pleasant
Districts, Nos q and 10.
On March l9-For Woodsboro' District, No. IL.
20 Emmitsburg 6.
SECOND WEEK.
On March 22-For Mechancstown Dist. No. Is
" Is Urbana District, No. Z.
. N@ Linganore and Tuscarora
Districts, Nos. 10 aud 81
On March 25-For Middletown District, No.
90 Buckeystown a.
+" 81 jefferson ga.
THIRD WEEK.
On March 29-For Jackson District, No. 49,
30 Petersville and Burkittsville
Districts, Nos. II and %. '.A1
On March 3l-For New Market District, No. Q.
April L Woodville and Lewistown
Districts, Nos. Is and 90
On April End and 3rd-For Frederick District
NO. ~ sss
BY order Of the
BOARD OF CONTROL AND REVIEW.
Q. M. THOMAS, Prest
A. l.. EADER' Ok. Imar.5-5t.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
NOTICE.

EXECUToRs' NOTICE.
This is TO give notice, that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans Court OF Fredericlr
the estate OF >,e>--
MARY M. WHITMoRE.
late OF Frederick County, deceased. All per-
SONS having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof legally authenticated. ~
me subscribers on or before the 9Th dav ~
september 1877; they may otherwise by law 81
excluded nom all benefits OF said estate
All persons indebted to the deceased are 70
quested TO make immediate payment'
Given under my hand, this 3rd dav ~
March, 1897. 10y u
MARY G. WHlTdORE.
PHOEBE A. sTOTTLEMYER.
ono r sror.r, ,,,,x. EXECUTORS.
Agent. inch. 5..ss'
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
PROPOSALS
l. R0P0SALS
PROPOSALS
L ROPOSAL4
-FoR-
MoNTEv UE AND THE JAIL.
MONTEvUE AND THE JAZZ.

The Commissioners of Charities and Carrie :,
tons for Frederick County, Nd, will recaiVs
Sealed Proposals for furnishing supplies, as Der
1897, to July LIST, 1897. The said proposais viii
be received on or before Thursday, March 25th
1877, at 10 O'Clock, a. m. A list of the sunnlieS
necessary Will be furnished upon application
TO A. l.. BoTELER, treasurer.
G. @. MAUGHT,
men. OBJ. President.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-12
SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
sept. Aft.

BY virtue of a power of sale contained In @
mortgage from Benjamin ID. Chambers and
wife, dated November 25th. 1889, and recorded
In Bber w. 1. p, No. 10, follos l46, &C.. one OF
the Land records of Frederick County, the UNI
dersigned mortgages will sell at public sale,
in front of st Charles Hotel, in Point OF
Rocks, in Frederick County, Maryland, on
SATURDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF MARCH,
1897, AT ONE O'CLOCK, p. NJ,
all the following desirable real estate situated
in Point OF Rocks, in Frederick County, in the
State of Maryland:
l. THE "WAREHoUsE LOT"
being parts of Lots As and 50 on the plat OF
Point OF Rocks, fronting thirty feet, more or
less, on Commerce street, and running back of
even width one hundred and thirty.two feet
to Clay street. This lot Is improved with q
substantial building adapted to business pur-
poses and Is in the occupancy OF John Dean.
.. THE "sToREHoUsE LOT"
being the eastern half OF Lots IS and SO on the
plat of Point of Rocks, fronting thirty feet,
more or less, ON Commerce street. and running
back OF even width one hundred aud thirty
two feet to Clay street. The improvements
consist ola substantial and commodious stable.
j. The following lots known as the
TUNNEL LOTS"
lying on the north side of the B. & o. Railroad,
near the mouth of the tunnel, each fronting
sixty six feet more or less on the railroad, and
running back TO the lands adjoining Henry
Cross. plat of these lots will be exhibited at
the sale Each of these lots is improved with
A COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE.
Terms OF sale, as prescribed by the mort
gage, cash.
Conveyancing at the expense of the pur-
chaSers.
MCGlLL BELT,
4. COKE CHAMBERS,
Mortgages.
Urner, Keedy 4 Urner,
Solicitors. [feb2t IL
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-01-01
Rosa Bonheur's Pets,

Rosa Bonheur's power over animals
Is said to be marvellous. II has been
repeatedly ascribed to hypnotism, but
whatever may be the cause the fact re-
mains that Nine. Bonheur has repeat
eddy gone into a cage full OF lions and
tigers and the animals have lever re-
sented her Intrusion. On the contrary,
they put up their heads to be scratched
and show the greatest delight.
For a long time she kept a lion that
had been refused by the different cir
u managers OF account OF his fierce,
untamable disposition, but no sooner
did Rosa Bonheur take him In hand
than he developed the greatest affec-
ton for her. Day by day she painted
this magnificent beast, occasionally re-
warding his patient posing with a
caress. When, however, Nine. Bonheur
became so absorbed in her work that
she would forget all about him. very
gently indeed would the king of beasts
put up his paw to call her attention to
the fact that his head had not been
patted for ever so long.
A lioness belonging to Rosa Bonheur
died with her head In the artists lap.
In her huge paws she held the beloved
hands OF her mistress till death loosen.
ed her grasp.-New York Recorder.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-01-01
New York Empire Company.

The New York Empire theater stock
company for this season. beginning
January 1, comprises William Faver-
sham. Viola Allen, J. e. Dodson, ]. H.
Stoddart, Robert Edeson, Fitz Will
liams, w. j. Ferguson, w. II. Cromp-
ton, Joseph Humphreys, Jameson Lee
Finney, e. Y. Backus, Agnes Miller.
Elsie De Wolfe. Amy Busby. May Rob-
son, Ida Conquest, Gladys Wallis, Olive
May, Ellen Gail. and Miss Harwar. The
plays selected for production are "Un-
der the Red Robe" a dramatization Of
Stanley Weyman's novel by Edward
Rose; a new play by Henry Guy Carle-
ton, a new play by Wilson Barrett and
Ellwyn A. Barron. entitled The WISH
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-01-01
ITEMS OF

Women comprise two-thirds OF Tn
church members Of the United States.
but only one-thirteenth OF the crimi.
nails.
Counting all classes of reserves Ger.
many can in twenty-four hours raise
an army OF four millions OF disciplined
men.
One Of the most important duties OF
a German soldier is to take care OF his
feet, so that they will always be in
good condition.
Some Of the edible oysters OF Port
Lincoln, South Australia, are as big as
a dinner plate. One of them, fried. is
enough for a meal.
While digging near a blasted tree.
on his farm. in Beech Grove. Texas,
Sampson Glider found an iron moi
which contained $3.50 in gold.
The baya bird Of India catches big
fire-fiies and fastens them to the side
OF its nest with wet clay. At nigh,
the nest looks like a street lamp.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-01-01
BARRIERS Signs.

Barber shops put out a pole with red
and white stripes around it as a sign.
But where did they learn to represent
their calling by such a symbol?
In the old days the BARRIERS were the
blood-letters. Our ancestors were great
believers in this custom, and when
they were not feeling particularly well
1t was their custom to go to the near
est barber shop and have some blood
removed from their veins. The oper-
alton Of blood-letting required the use
of a small pole or stick, which the pa
tient held N his hand, and two BAN
dages-one to wrap around the arm be-
fore the cut was made, and the other to
bind the wound after the bleeding was
over. Two bandages, ready for use,
were kept wound around a red pole,
and displayed in the door or window
as a sign to the public. After a time in
stead Of going to the trouble of winding
strips of cloth about the pole, white
stripes were painted on the pole to
represent the bandages, and from that
day until this BARRIERS have always used
this kind Of sign.