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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
DANCING TURTLES.
Curious Training Through Which They
Are Put in the Far East.

Are Put in the Far East.
The spectacle of an old, bearded man,
with long, tangled locks, dressed in a
fantastic costume, attracted the atten-
ton of passers-by one day in one of the
large seaports of Japan. Some said he
was an Aino, pointing to his long hair
and beard, and that he was bear wor-
shipper from Nagasalti.
The old man stood on the deck of
houseboat quite as disreputable as he
himself appeared and gave an exhi-
bition that was in every respect remark
able. He held an old brass drum, upon
which he beat with several sticks, keep
ing time with his foot; and in obedience
TO this strange summons number of
common high-backed river tortoises of
various sizes crawled out of box, and,
forming themselves in line, began to
march, one after the other to the slow,
discordant music. Around they went
in circle, the big ones ahead, the
smaller ones following on behind, and
at the word Of command the larger ones
took their places between two boxes
and formed a living tortoise bridge,
over which the small ones passed from
box to box, the others then following
suit, whPreupon all the tortoises ar
ranged themselves in groups, like plates
about a table.
The japanese have another tortoise,
which they train to perform simple
tricks in the water. 1t is little crea-
ture aboRt three or four inches long,
that from a life of inactivity has be-
come covered w'th a long growth of
green pond weed, which streams be-
hind like hair as it swims along.
These people are also famous for
their strange fishes of the carp family;
some are short and chubby, with eyes
that protrude so far from the head
that they look like telescopes, or the
stallled eyes of some crabs, with which
the little creature can see in every di-
rection. Others have broad lace-lille
tail that hangs gracefully like a mass
of lace, and appears to be divided into
three parts. Others have a perfect
black cross marked upon the back,
which against the deep red, which is
the prevailing color, PRESENTS magniii-
cent appearance. Others are called the
fish of the white cross. the latter being
white against red.
These fanciful creatures are trained
to perform a variety of tricks; they rise
at the sound of bell, ring bell them
selves. follow one another in a row at
the signal and then in many ways show
their remarkable intelligence.
The japanese also import the famous
fighting fishes from India, which they
keep in an aquarium and match in con-
tests which are. Fl must be said, decided
without bloodshed, though the little
creatures show no little ferocity.
The tortoise and crane are both sa-
cred animals in Japan, and the former
is often seen with the stork walking
about villages, paying no attention to
the people, and as safe as is the sacred
OK of India.-St, Louis Republic.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

cradle back and forth. A wire frame
work supports the canopy, which is of
lace upheld by metallic cupids. The lace
can be drawn entirely over the sleeping
baby.
Wicker clothes baskets can be used in
the same way, but a carpenter must be
employed to fasten the basketstothe up
rights, or baby viii be startled from his
slumber by fall. Cradles Of metal are
best because they can be kept thorough
Iy clean When the small springs and
bedding are removed the cradle can be
washed like a dish.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

NERVOUS CHILDREN.
Usually Their system Has Been I'm
dermined in Infancy.

usually Their system Has Been I'm
dermined in Infancy.
lntelligentpeople are beginning to I'M
derstand the importance of protecting
the nervous system in infancy and the
danger OF shock 10 childish nerves,
AS rule, the more quiet baby is kept
during the first year of its life the bet
ter chance il has for life of health and
happiness. The fact that so large a
proportion OF the human family die in
infancy is due largely to the folly of
nurses and the ignorance of mothers.
Overnight babies do not commend
themselves to physicians, who know
that the first year of the child's life
should be spent largely in sleep. All
efforts to arouse the dormant mind of
a child at this period are attended with
danger. The foolish practice of toss
ing a helpless baby in the air, while it
screams both with alright and de-
light, is a most dangerous one. A ply
Eician with a large practice tells the
story of a precociously bright child
which showed evident delight when
tossed in this way by doting grand
father, who was accustomed to play
with it in this way every evening. The
child trembed with delight when the
nights frolic was over, but one evening
from this trembling it passed into a
spasm, the first indication of one of
those fatal brain diseases against which
medical science is helpless. Nothing
could be done but to wait until the little
life had flown to a happier land.-N. Y.
Tribune
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
SLAVONIAN LAUNDERING.
Mnngie with a Clumsy Log Propelled
by FraiI Women.

There was once a girl who, as an old
song put it, sold her old mangle and
bought pianner," but she lived in Eng
land, not in the southeastern part of
Europe, so it is probable that her man.
gle was less primitive than the queer
instruments of torture still in use by
the women of Slavonia and Servia, and
its operation of less heavy task.
Slavonia is in Austria. or rather in the
extreme south of Hungary, but its peo-
pie are nearly all Servian. Its plains
stretch for miles in an endless eXpanse
of perfectly fiat country. Its mud is
fathomless. Its women's daily task of
securing and fighting against the dirt,
that the men folks" bring in from out
of doors on their shoes is never done.
Between times there is the mangle.
This is a stout plank about seven feet
long, raised to a height of two feet upon
rough hewn logs. The middle of the
plank is gripped by framework rising
from the floor to a height of five feet,
with three great beams running across
II, the NnOle ldStClicu loSClHCl WluH
pegs. Upon the plank are laid two
rollers, and on these rests half log
of wood just fitting between the sides
of the frame. This weight is smooth
on it's under surface, rough hewn above,
and is provided at each end with three
pegs which serve as handles.
The ironer, when ready to begin,
takes a sheet, for instance, winds it
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

cost of health. For every
step forward in wealth he has taken two
backward in health. Now that he has al
most achieved his ambition as tnoney-get-
ter, he is standing on the verge of his grave.
lust one more big business strain-just one
more step backward in health-and he will
step into his grave. No man has the right
to gain money at the expense of health. He
owes something to wife and children-sotne-
thing to himself. He may have health easily.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
makes men and women strong and well. 1t
wards off disease. 1t makes pure blood,
solid flesh, and strong nerves. When the
arteries are filled with rich, pure blood,
man doesn't easily break down or get sick.
He can stand almost any amount of work or
strain. The Golden Medical Discovery"
corrects the all embracing disorders that
cause all manner of disease. 1t corrects dis
orders of the digestion, irregularities of the
bowels, and impure blood. Druggists sell it.
at was afflicted with .pimples and boiis, and
running sores on face and neck, " writes Robert s.
Vert Of No. 6IS Galloway Ave, Columbus, Ohio
Nothing did me any good. took DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets
before had taken four bottles was cured"
Every family should have DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser. The
book was cheap at 81. 5o-its regular price.
Now, for limited time, it may be had
for nothing. Fl one-cent stamps, to pay
the cost of mailing only, will procure you
the book in strong paper covers, postpaid.
Or you can have the book in elegant
cloth binding, for 10 cents extra; 81 cents in
all. Worlds Dispensary Medical Aee7cia-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y.
dec. lS.tf '96.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
The EARRINGS Coronet.

1t is said by the authorities on jewels
and jewelry that the coronet of the
Russian empress is the most beautiful
collection of diamonds ever gathered in
one ornament. 1t is composed of four
very large diamonds of the purest wa
ter and IS others of slightly smaller
size, together with multitude of lesser
diamonds of exquisite water. The flash
of these beautiful gems reminds the OBJ
server of a collection of rainbows.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
Nnncry Witbont stornh

The French have a way of making
even an inferior quality of table linen
look well without the aid of starch.
When the napkins are washed and
ready to be ironed, they are dipped into
boiling water and partially wrung out
between cloths. They are then rapidly
ironed with as hot fatiron as possible
without burning them. Treated in this
manner they become beautifully glossy
and stiff.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
A COY CORNER.

rated with grass nails. On thisseatplace
several bright, soft pillows. The cur
tains, which add so much to the arts
tic effect of the window, are made of
Madras figured with gilt designs.
With a little ingenuity another
window seat can be made by covering a
large sized packing box with chintz or
denim, richly embroidered, or any pref
ty material that suits the fancy and
harmonizes with the rest of the ROOM
n. Y. Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
A WELL eRooMED WOMAN.

She never bctrays the fact that her
gown has placlet.
She never uses scents and extracts
and permits herself only faint sachets
of violet.
She never wears any but the neatest
of shoes and gloves.
She never permits unsightly whisps
of hair to stray over her collar or tenn
pies.
! She never wears a petticoat that
would not stand the inspection of her
dearest enemy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
CURRITO and GASpARD.,,
To the Farmers of freder.
lex County.
A Rare Chance to Improve Your Stock.
BREED ONLY TO THE BEST.
Strive to Get Size, Style and Speed
A Rare Chance to Improve Your Stock.
BREED ONLY TO THE BEST.
Strive to Get Size, Style and Speed
GOOD HORSES ALWAYS IN DEMAND.
TO SUIT THE TIMES

For past owing the general depression in the price
of horses farmers breeding and day
cult find yearng colts Good horses during the dull times
brought The trouble has
farmers bred inferior horses being unwilling to fair price
order their stock the result of this has been the
with which much good horse
and after reaching three four of earthly account
how many stylish sixteen hands high weighing from
eleven twelve hundred pounds with style and speed be
your neghbOrhOodhary these horses constant
demand and bring from three hundred dollars. There
demand for carriage in the city, but they
style and action To these horses
size style aad action Do with cheap stock improve what
have by breeding better than already possess the
examine the get CURRITO beautiful horse splendid
size and royalty bred He has record the fourth heat in his
of 2 His colts from small all fine sze good
very stylish have lots speed This grand young horse
number of colts, all of whom speak for themselves.
To give the chance who have fine large
stand CURTO $50 for the payable within the season;
privilege given to be with foal but
RITO has proven a fOa getter.
GASPARD, by Sea King and out of producing mare,
grande having number of the finest colts in the count-ne
size, style and action.
Chas Hargett, County Agr
Society," by GASPARD that hard beat Mr.
Arthur POTTS. Mr.. John Weller besides lot my the
kind of colts may from this handsome horse He
hands high weighs hundred
horse to get carriage and coach horses
GASPARD will stand the for S15 make prices
Ow hopes being able buy of the colts fine big
only solicit fine, goodsz mares, and want other kind
Here chance for the farmers breed the best Try
proud days rid plugs
shall show CURRITO and GASPARD in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
THE SHELL CRADLE.
Beautiful Novelty That Is Used 1
Play us Well ms Sleep.

Beautiful Novelty That Is Used for
Play as Wei as Sleep.
Babies should be healthy, for there
were never so many things made for
their health ard comfort. The new
est of these is she'll cradle, that can be
used for play as we'll as for sleep.
This cradle is all in one piece, the
materigs being either silver plate or
white metal. There are solid silver
shells for the goldspoon baby and
aluminium shells for mothers that
want a very light cradle, one that is easy
to lift from room to room.
The shell is hung from two rods, one
at either end. It's pivot is such that it
swings at a touch. When baby is awake
he can amuse himself by swaying his
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
COZY AND ARTISTIC.
How to Make n Pretty Window Sent
for the Invalid to Rest In.

Artistic hangings for windows may
be made by placing piece of fretwork
across the upper pane of the window
and from it hang deep ruflle of dotted
Madras or lace of any pretty design.
A comfortable window divan may be
easily made by mailing a wooden seat of
good width along the window sill. This
should be upholstered in a color which
will harmonic with the other draperies
in the room. The front of the seat
should be made of brown leather deco
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

Plant box of parsley and place it on
a window sill. You have no idea how
many pennies may be saved by having
parsley growing in the house. Thyme
may also be planted for kitchen decora-
ton.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
j. & r. COUSINS'

handmade Oxfords which sell by their reputa.
ton. you will find after wearing to be the best
oxford you ever had on your foot, they are per.
feet beauties ON the feet and as soft as a glove.
If you are troubled with those uncomfortable
fits, which you are always complaining of Slip
ping in the heel, or too tight here or there, try
pair of these which we recommend so highly,
we guarantee satisfaction. Now we can give
you these styles in any color, Tans or Blacks,
for WOmau Misses and Children
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
SHOES FOR MEN,

Gentlemen, when you think of purchasing
shoes which are all the go this season, why
give us call and you will find the largest
stock to select from in the city" Styles, we
will give you an idea; there is the needle, pic
cadilly, opera, razor toes and many others, In
all colors of Tan you can possibly think of.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
NOTICE
NOTICE.
dec. lS.tf. '8.

The attention of parents and teachers is call
ed to the law which requires that all children
shall have been duly Vaccinated before being
received in any school,
The provisions of the Act include all schools,
whether public or private, and although it is
believed that it has been rather better OBJ
served in this county than in many others OF
the State, yet in the considerable proportion
of instances il has been diSregarded or evaded.
Although there does not exist AT the present
time single known case of smallpox within
the limits of the State, yet it has prevailed in
the United States in a far greater number OF
localities than is usual at this season of the
year, and may al any time make its appear
ance in this county.
The law has made fair provision for the com.
pensation TO physicians for Vaccinating those
whose means render it difficult to pay the
usual fee for such services, and pure and relia-
bievaccine mattee can be gratuitOusly procured
from DIR. Yeaclle, State Vaccine Agent, at Bal.
timore.
Under these circumstances it is hoped and
believed that the law will be more vigorously
observed without necessitating the enforce
ment of the penalty attached TO its disregard
VIM. H. BALTZELL, NJ. d.,
seD.2-tf County Health officer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
HATS.

tits time to lay aside that heavy felt or wooden
hat you have been bearing all winter and think
of getting yourself or child stylish straw
hat. We have just received large invoice of
Hats for Men, Boys and Children; the styles are
very pretty this season. We can give you the
broad brim sailor for the three year old to the
man of three score and ten, SO nobody is over
looked,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
OXFORD TIES.

Why we have them IN every style that you
can think of, square, opera, piccadilly, square
point, globe and that common sense toe, which
is SO easy and comfortable TO those who suffei
with corns and DunionS.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
cAPEs AND JACKETS.

Chinchilla, Persian or seal may be
used to line the collars of plush jackets.
A cape of plush, covered with en-
broidery, is finished with a fringe of
feathers; the collar and fronts show
the same trimming.
A new 24-inch Eskimo jacket has
coattails held at the top by single
button, and loose fronts with turned
down collar and coat revers or Stuart
collars. The back is fitted.
Persian jackets are a novelty. They
are 24 inches long, with fitted back and
plain coattails and loose fronts. The
Stuart collar is slashed, lined with seal
and edged with Persian. The gauntlets
are similarly arranged.
Black Eskimo or velour de Nord and
fur are used in about equal proportions
for the construction of cnpes showing
pointed effects. The plush or cloth is
richly embroidered with beads, silk or
fancy braids in pointed design, while
,the fur is cut TO fit into the angles pro-
aIIaced by "a pointed yoke.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

y an ar BIoomers for Housemaids.
Tree , a. I Harberton advocates the adop-
thap os u,,a,ousemaids of the bloomer cos
NAV prove inb as is worn by lady bicyclists.
tie course Of there would be fewer break
writer adds tsidents of all sorts.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
SHOES.

We can't forget the children. This summer
they are the best that have ever been on the
market; there is larger variety to select from,
both in tan and black. Don't forget the "Old
Carlisle Shoe"
We also carry a very large assortment Of
Trunks, Satchels, Telescopes. Valises and
Umbrellas and most everything you can find
in a firstclass shoe establishment.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
GEO. A. GILBERT.

OFFICE NO. So NORTH MARKET STREET
FREDERICK. MD.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

Iene-nOt yet q I
minant-is rem.
tinic rays, as is 81
affiD.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26
MIDDLETOWN AND WALKERSVILLE,

with lot of their colts early April day
given in order that all the future of this
These horses be at farm Frederick.
ton, enquire of
MICHAEL KNILL.
Manager for COL. L. VICTOR BAUGHMAN
Near Frederick City, Md
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-03-26

/ can now offer houseful of the latest i'm.
portations of China, consisting of Dinner, Tea
and Toilet Sets in all the various grades OF
English and French China.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-23
IOiNT STATEMENT

0F AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.
80, 1907.
STATE OF NEVADA, q.
County OF Elko.
AUDITORS OFFlLE
TO the Honorable Board OF County Connie
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada.
GENTLEMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
terly Report Of the Finances Of the County
for tho quarter ending June 30 1897.
Respectfully submitted:
GA. WATKINS
Auditor,
ia. MCBRIDE,
TraSSurev.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-23
BACTERIA. IN INK.
A Recent Scientific Discovery ii
Leipzig.

N hecenI SC1ent1nC D1BCOVery
Leipzig.
Bacteria, dangerous to health and
life, have been found in the air we
breathe, the water we drink, in various
kinds of food, and even in the muci-
Iagc of the ubiquitous postage stamp,
but it remained for the eminent Ger
man scientist, DR.. Warpmanr, or Leip-
zig, to discover the poisonous bacteria
living and thriving in ink.
He has recently made microscopical
examination of 81 samples of ink used
in the schools in Germany and in other
countries. Most of these were gall
inks, and contain various sorts of bac-
terra, as well as those of other minute
organisms known in the scientific world
as saprophytes and micrococci. Nj
grosin ink taken from n freshly opened
bottle, which had up to that time been
tightly corked and sealed, was found
to contain bacteria in large quantities.
Red and blue inks of the sort 20 fire.
quently used in offices also yielued n,t-
nlcrous bacteria. -.....
To determine whether or not these
bacteria were really as poisonous as
chemical analysis would seem to sug-
;ycst, DR.. Warpmann decided to "culti-
vate" some specimens for actua! ca
periments. The result of these expert
iucnts showed that bacillus from
ordinary black ink would, If introduced
into the blood of a mouse, prove fatal
within four days. Similar expert
ments the doctor in the interest of sci
ence performed upon other small ami
mals-rabbits, guinea-pigs and the like
always with the same fatal result.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-23

TREASURER'S BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit Of the
various funds, June 30, 1897:
In State fund. 800 81
Judges salary fund.... - -
In general county fund.-. 555 rs
In cash contingent fund.-. 8 20
In INDECENT sick fund o d.. 16 30
In county school fund. .... 90 65
In officers salary fund.-. e12 70
In road fund ..........,
In County High School fund 534 Is
.Hlko Co. Spec. II. S. fund o
d ....... ........... -. 253 O6
Rlko Co High School bond
redemption tund........ 386 II
Total. .....-...,....... S2.308 70
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-05
Morrow.

Mrs. w. s. Green and Mrs. Tuck
Slaven are at Lapwai on a visit to
Mrs. Thomas Lopez.
Miss Maggie Wayne is very sick
with typhoid fever, Dr. Blake is at.
tending her.
G. R. Babcock has bid adieu to
Westlake and moved to this place
Monday he in company with Tuck
Slaven, will open hotel and saloon
at Morrow soon.
G. r. Babcock and wife and Tuck
Slaven went to Lewiston Wednes.
day for their stock of saloon goods,
and hotel furniture.
There will be a shooting match at
Morrow on Saturday Nov. Is all
sports invited.
w. J. Parker went to Lewiston
Sunday to be present at special
meeting of the G, A. R.
w. S. Green is building an adj
dition to his barn, also a corral to
accommodate his growing ira de.
Seven loads of freight were un-
loaded at Thompsons store Saturday
and Sunday. Mr.. Thompson has the
best stock of mdse., on the noun
tain.
The banquet hotel is nearing COM
pletion.
A public hall and school house
will be added to the list of new build
ings this fall.
Hon. L, NJ. Ringer and wife of
Almota passed through enroute
home Monday.