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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
THE OYSTER IN EUROPE.
Same Places Where the SuccuIent
Divalve Is Reared ana
Highly Priced.

An oyster feast is held every year al
Colchester, England, but this years
feast was the greatest on record. a
special train carried down the guests
from London. and, says the Westmin.
ster Gazette, besides the duke of Cam.
bridge. the lord mayor of London and
his sheriffs and the lord provost OF
Edinburgh were among those intent
on playing the walrus and The car.
penter with the waiting oysters. The
picturesque old town was en- fete, and
gay with flags and soldiers. The frs,
function was the laying of the corner
stone of the Tower hall, which is to be
a commodious and handsome building
with a clock tower. Then followed the
grandeEt oyster banquet ever held in
England.
Apropos. the Sketch celebrates the
oyster at length. saying in the course
Of it's article: The most interesting
experiments in oyster culture have
been made in Holland The Dutch pos
sessed splendid natural beds among
the islands of iceland. and in the
Zuyder Zee, but excessive dredging had
almost exhausted them. In 1870 il was
determined to try the effect of oyst er
culture. In the neighborhood of Yer.
seke, in that part of the island of Beve-
land where the Coster Scheldt washes
the Drowned Land" oyster fisheries
were withdrawn fnom the public and
leased out for IS years to oyster cul-
turists at an inclusive yearly renta OF
about e1.700, So successful was the
experiment that in 1855 the fisheries
were released at an inclusive yearly
rental of about c2S.C00 More than
this, whereas 25 years ago there were
only poor hanlctsl in the neighborhood
Of the oyster fisheries, prosperous vii
lagos have now sprung up and the
Dutch native" fairly disputes the palm
for excellence of flavor with the Brit
ish-born oyster.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
H0B5ON- CRAZY.
SuuNcuir OF Their Naval
Zero.

An ensign on the New York recently
hau u,Cu acting rs escort to several
young women who were curious to see
the sA;p and as he passed the door oi
he room that Hobsou occupied !ust
refore he sank the Mcrrimac the en-.
gn casually mentioned the fact. The
girls stopped at once and insisted upon
snterius They sat on llobson's chairs
and bed, examined everything minute
y, and asked a hundred questions.
And this is lIobson's, too, isn't it?'
eagerly asked enc of them, looking at
wornout uniform hanging in the cor
Hor The ensign murmurcd something
which the girls took for yes"
oh if | dared" exclaimed the girl
nesitatingIy. and then said, with sud
den decision: Yes, will; I'm going
10 have button"
"A button!" exclaimed the leader Of
the party with some scorn. why. Mr..
Iiobson will never wear that uniform
lgain It's too old believe III take
the whole coat"
The others were silenced by this
piece of daring, and all looked quickly
toward the ensign. He merely smiled,
but his silence was sufficient consent,
and they took possession of the coat.
IF you are going to take the jacket.
YOU had better take it all" suggested
he ensign. "Hobson would have no
use for the other part alone" And so
they bundled il all up in piece OF
brown paper and hurried Off the ship,
as if they feared the ensign would
change his mind.
What are those girls Juggling off
with them?" asked the officer of the
deck as the girls went down the gang
plank carrying their package tcndtrly
"Oh, that's a souvenir" answered the
ensign, laughing Its a wornout uni
form OF some petty officer, but they
think it's Ilobson's, ard insisted upon
taking it, and wasn't hard-hearteG
enough to disappoint them"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
QUARTERS FOR FIGS.
TAey should BE In the Barn 6aBe-
ment and Never where other
Stock Is Kept.

Whenever a barn has barn base
ment, as all should have, in that should
be fixed the winter quarters for the
hogs. As there is strong. disagree
able smell from the p;gpen, The base
ment should not be where other stock
Is kept, and of course not near the
house. Not only horses and sheep,
which are dainty in their feeding but
even the COW, which is less affected by
foul odors, will refuse to eat food thai
has been where the stencil from the
hogpen could get at 1t. Yet we have
known farmers to allow hogs to run IL
the same stable with cattle and horses
and then wonder why the latter 81
often get "off their feed" and lose fies h
The hog alone will thrive under such
circumstances, though even the hog IN
Its effort to keep warm will crowd close
around the larger animals to gather
heat from their bodies. In this way the
hog is apt to be stepped upon or kicked
SO that the practice is not best even foi
MIN. The pigs winter quarters should
De made warm, and also light. having a
wall on the south side with large double
windows in il through which the win
8'er sunlight may stream. If all the
.other sides are walled tight, and a
punch of chopped straw is put in one
corner, the pigs will make their nest
y that and sleep at night, but in sunny
pays they will huddle together where
ne sunlight can fall upon them This
hatter of sunlight has much to do wit
ne healthfulness of breeding sows and
the successful rearing of their litters.
especially those farrowed in early
prlng.-American Cultivator.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

The plan of compacting earth roads
by the use of crude oil on them. which
las been described several times. was
discussed at the st. Louis road conven.
tion and aroused considerable inter
est. 1t was stated that a barrel of oil
would cost about 90 cents at the wells,
and was sufficient for piece of road
100 feet long and l2 feet wide. 4 prin-
eipal objection TO this method. hereto
fore urged, is hat oil is very injurious
to vehicles using rubber tired wheels.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
Antique Furniture in Havana.

Collectors of antique furniture have
struck bonanza in Havana. In pre-
pairing to return to Spain army ofii-
GERS are placing on the market pieces
of fine workmanship and ancient pat
tern, which are being eagerly snapped
up by dealers. A correspondent cites
a handsome old walnut wardrobe, with
three full7length bevel mirrors, valued
at $3.50, which sold for less than SIS,
and that is simply one of many exam
pies.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
TIE LATEST IN JEWELRY.

Crest rings with old style earrings
are regaining their former popularity.
Two hearts of diamonds interviewer
form a pretty cluster for an engage
ment ring.
A very pretty cluster ring for men
consists of large diamond surround
ed by several smaller stones set in
square.
The old-style leather bracelet to
hold small watch has been suppressed
ed by a chain bracelet of oXidized sll.
YER with watch.
The miniature of loved one on the
scarf pin is the latest novelty for men.
1t is usually surrounded by small
pearls and diamonds.
Baroque pearls are in great demand
for lace pins. They are set with COM
bination of gems which form exquisite
designs, chiefly in imitation of insects.
The lucky rabbits foot is still fash
lonable. Instead of a plain silver
mounting, it is now ornamented with a
yold or silver rabbits head with ruby
oornat avOs ---Tewelers' Weekly
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

In the first place, brush off the cows
bag dry and clean, but gently. NeXs
see that your own hands are clean; use
soap and warm water Do not wet the
COWS leats, certainly not by dipping
your fingers in the milk as you proceed.
1t is bad and intolerable habit. DO
not converse with anybody, especially
another mixer; it will hinder you, or
beth, and it disturbs the COW. Never
strike COW; speak low and gently to
her; she is responsive to kindness.
Never feed her just before milking,
hat is to say, while you are milking
Feed her before milking. and wait un
il she is done feeding; she will stand
quieter. One thing at time. Milk
her as quickly as possible and as clear
as possible, but be careful not to hur
her teats. Give her name and always
call her by that name. These are smal
hints, but it pays to heed them.-Si
Louis Republic.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
SonNenIrH of TrnYeL.

Il haven't seen your daughter since
her return from Europe"
mo, she has been so busy; SHE had
a lot of foreign labels that she had to
paste on her trunks. Chicago Record
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

Make a good crust with suet. shreu
Hne with -four and mix with cold water
season with salt and make II quite stiff
let the steak be wen seasoned with sal
and pepper. make same as an appl'
pudding. tie it in a cloth and put int
the water boiling. Small puddings re
ouire three hours boiling.-Bostor
Globe.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

f1rst Ashman-I've got five dollars,
nd now I'm goin' to buy me horse.
second Ashman-Tell you what, Bill;
eoter wait till you get five more an
ny good one.-N. Y. Truth.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

II will now" said Weary Watkins,
as he crawled out of the loft and seized
his trusty can, 81 will now indulge in
the pleasure of the chase. ."-Indianap
oils Journal
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
SECONDHAND WATCHES.
Commercial Museum Correspondents
I'm India Make suGgestIOns
I'm Their Letters.

Among the most valuable corre-
spondents of the Philadelphia Com
mercal museum in India and other
oriental countries are American mis-
sionsries, Two of these, from whou,
considerable valuable information has
been received, have suggested rs
means of introducing and popularizing
American products a floating cxposl-
tion. Their idea is that this should be
en- board vessel and should Include
full and complete collection of Amer
lean goods After spending some time
at Indian ports the vessel could visit
various Chinese ports, and give the
Chinese an opportunity to see what the
United States has to sell
The museums correspondent says
that there is an opening In China for
the disposal of a limited quantity of
secondhand watches. The native
watch repairers are skillful and work
cheaply. They will take a watch that
a jeweler at home would not think
worth repairing and fix It up so as to
get several years running out of it.
Old watches, the missionary thinks,
which accumulate on the hands Of
jewelers. could be disposed of for the
value of the silver in them.
rne Art oS IlorScshocing.
Every country blacksmith includes
horseshoeng as a part Of his business.
but many of them do not understand
the conformation of the foot of horse
and frequently do harm. Each foot may
require special Shoe and there are Pc
culiarities and individual traits of
horses which must be considered.
lIorseshoeing is really matter requir-
ing skill, and in some states the ques-
tion is being aeitated in favor of COM
pelling all blacksmiths and horseshoers
TO pass an examination and work under
a license before they can put shoes on
horses.-Prairie Farmer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
Those Laying Girls.

Eila-Clara is certainly a lucky girl.
ne must have been born with a gold
poon in her mouth.
hSttie-Yes; and from all indications
should judge it was tablespoon
'hicago Daily NewA
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
A Fragrant Smoke.

He-What's the matter with these
cigars?
She-Why, dear they smelt so horrid
that put some eau de cologne on
themi-Illustrate American.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
nig Tires in Nova scntin.

Four and half inch tires are to be
required on carts and trucks in Nova
Scotia after April I. 1899.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24
The why ~ IL.

1--WE never speak as we pass by"
Perhaps I'd better tell you why
It isn't strange, as you'll agree
We're not acquainted. don't you seer
Il A. W Bulletin.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

Coal ashes are said to have been used
On The roads of Malone, n. Y. with sat
'sfsctory resultR.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-03-24

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The age-herald., 1899-04-30
MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR. A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

For biliousness, constipation and appen- dicitis.
 For indigestion, sick and nervous head ache.
 For sleeplessness. nervousness and heart failure
 For fever, chills, debility and kidney dis eases, take Lemon Elixir.
 Ladies, for natural and thorough organic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
 Dr. Mozleys Lemon Elixir is prepared from the fresh juice of lemons, combined with other vegetable liver tonics, and will not fail you in any of the above named diseases. BOG and s1.00 bottles at all drug gists.
 Prepared by Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-04-30
(Age-Herald.)

It always affords a public journal pleas ure to testify to merit where it is deserved. It is, therefore, with pleasure and pardon able pride that The Age-Herald joins with its brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliability of pr. O. T. Doz- fer, Principal of the Southern Medical Dis pensary of this city. pr. Dozier has re- sided for many years in Birmingham, end each successive year has added to his repu- tation, to his usefulness and to-the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long record and approved abilities en- title him to the proud distinction of stand ing at "the head of his profession"
The age-herald., 1899-04-30

muscles will get: and if you have ten- dency to grow fat you will increase in weight every day you are tightly laced
 After you have learned to lift the body on the hands try swinging by the arms. Place two chair backs. two feet apart and life yourself between them. Very soon you will be able to swing like a pendulum, to and fro.
 When you have done this you can begin to lift yourself on one hand As you pass a table place your hand fiat upon it and give jump. After time the muscle in the arm will become so strong that you can bear your weight upon one hand. Then comes the vaulting exercise.
 My pupils, to timber up, vault over a
The age-herald., 1899-04-30

years ago he went about seeing the sights ineognito. Among other places he dropped in at the official exposition of Sevres DOT celan. Here the product of every year was arranged chronoogically and with great care. Of some kinds there were full sets, but of blue celeste there were but three pieces. and the custodian informed the king that it was impossible to obtain more, and that they were of immense value
 What" said the king, "have you only these three plates of blue celeste?"
 That is all."
 Well. then" said his majesty, q have many more than you.'
 "You!" said the custodian, in amazement. ''Who are you?"
 ''The king of Sweden"
 May inquire, your majesty, how many pieces of this exquisite porcelain you have?'
 Hear thou. Nile.' said the king. turn ing to his first marshal, Count Rosen, who accompanied him. How many have we?'
 1.-Two hundred and fourteen pieces, your majesty"
 'Heavens!" cried the astonished eusto- dian. "How can it be possible that you have preserved them all this timer
 "Qh, that's very easily accounted for said the king. "You see. in Sweden we don't have any revolutions"
The age-herald., 1899-04-30
Girls Kept in Cages

From the Chicago News.
 "Stone walls do not prison make nor iron bars a cage" in America, perhaps, but plain wickerwork is enough to keep in the girl and keep out the man on the Island of New Britain in Polynesia. There girl is kept in cage from the time she is year old until she n.arries. Not very many years, for she is generally married when she is P years old. She is allowed to come out to bathe. but all her food is sent In to her, and her best young man does his courting through the bars. There arc many advantages about this system. No staying out late at night. no cloping with man not in her set. The girls grow fat and healthy on thls treatment. If the Polynesian young man had any real af- lection he would tip over the cage in about one minute and half.
The age-herald., 1899-04-30

As have written before in the columns of this newspaper, the girl athletes of Paris arc shaping their figures by arm ex- ercise. They have discovered that the on- ly way to develop the bust is by exereis- ing with the hands, Old French women have long known that shaking the rugs in the little court yards was good exercise for the chest But rug shaking and carpet sweeping is as nothing compared to the beneticent effect of a good systematic arm exercise.
 Women are narrow in the chest, small in the arm and flat in the waist because they do not use the arms enough. TypeWriters
The age-herald., 1899-04-30

An old corset well shaped to the figure is excellent for gymnastics. Very fasti- dious women can buy the Empire corset which is only a little wider than the gir- dle.
 The color of our gymnasium suits Is Q tobacco brown of a shade which is less gloomy than navy blue and is more pie turesque when the scholars are exercising. It takes only six weeks of instruction be- fore a girl can vault over horizontal rod with one hand and she will soon surprise herself and her friends with wonderful feats. She can also develop her figure, re- duce her abdomen, improve her complex ion and become d healthier girl.
 MARY KNIGHT.
The age-herald., 1899-04-30
THE MAKING OF MATCHES.
One of the Death-Dealing Trades of the
 Present Time.

From the New York Sun.
 Phosphorus friction matches have been made for sixty-six years and no satisfacto- ny substitute for the yellow chemical pro- duct which is the igniting agency has been discovered. Some governments discourage their manufacture on account of the danger to which the persons making them are eN- posed of contracting necrosis, or mortinca- tion of the lower jaw. In Russia the tax on the manufacture of yellow phosphorus matches Is so high that they are being dis placed by safety matches. Holland and Belgium limit the use of the chemical. Most consumers, however, want a match that may be ignited anywhere, and yellow pho5- phorus is the best means of producing this result yet known. It was hoped when red phosphorus was first produced in 1S45 that this innoxious substance would take the place of the poisonous element, but it does not fill the bill, though used with satisfac- tory results in the making of safety matches.
 Tho evils resulting from the use of vel low phosphorus in match factories have been particularly prevalent in Great Brit ain, where the government has just issued q lue book containing the reports of Profs. Thorpe and Oliver and Dr. Cunningham, who were employed to investigate the sub jeet. They say the difficulty in the way ot preventing necrosis is that yellow phospho- rus is necessary to produce the strike anywhere" matches which the public seem to prefer. They do not advise that the use of the dangerous clement be prohibited. be- cause Great Britain manufactures largely for export and prohibition would merely divert this trade to other countries, but they suggest certain measures for prevent ing tho disease.
 They say that their investiga tion, which has been extended to eleven countries, has revealed no evidence that necrosis is con- traeted unless the teeth of the working people are decayed. They advise that no persona with unsound teeth be employed, that dentistry be made compulsory, that the utmost cleanliness Of the premises where matches are made he required, ant that Grat Britain follow the example Of the Continent and America by substituting machinery for direct handling in the pro- cesses of manufacture.
 The maln value of these reports is not that they tell much that is DOW. but that, as the result Of the most searching enquiry yet made they contain and emphasize the belief already current, that cleanliness, ventilation and careful attention to tho teeth are an almost certain preventive of serious disease that has brought much suffering upon large body of workmen.
The age-herald., 1899-04-30
At the Capitol.

am in my seventy-third year, and for fifty years I have been great sufferer from indigestion, constipation and bilious ness. have tried all the remedies adver- tised for these diseases, and got no perma- nent relief. About one year ago, the dis- ease assuming a more severe and danger ous form, I became very weak, and lost flesh rapidly. commenced using Dr. Moz- ley's Lemon Elixir. l gained twelve pounds in three months. My strength and health, my appetite and my digestion were perfectly restored. and now feel as young and vigorous as l ever did in my life
 T. J. ALLDRED.- Doorkeeper Ga. State Senate,
 State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-04-30
A FEW ENDORSEMENTS OF THE PRESS.
Hundreds Like Character and Thousands from Our
 Patients Can Be Furnished If Necessary.
(Winona, Miss, Times.)

Dr. Dozier is a specialist of great reputas tion and has been unusually successful in his practice. He never undertakes a case unless reasonably sure of @ cure. He is 8 high-toned gentleman and can be consulted with the utmost confidence.
 (Alabama Christian Advocate.)
 The Southern Medical Dispensary is tho leading institution of it's kind in Brming- ham, and has been instrumental in effect ing the cure of many serious cases, and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. Dr. o. T. Dozier, head of tho Southern Medical Dspensary gives his en- tire time and personal supervision to the work, and brings to bear a careful medI- cal training in the best colleges of the land and a long and valuable experience in tha treatment of special diseases. His profess sional standing is unimpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen is ooofe iepiotaen' .-.-Ss
 (Atianta Constitution)
 pr. o. T. Dozier, the head of the South. ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala, is a specialist of rearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases, and his uni- form success has given him a leading po- sition in the medical profession in that city. ..s (Masonic Guide) Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner, and he is known all over the south. Sunday Morning Star.) Dr. Dozier's success has been simply mar- velous and has elicited the most enthusiasts tic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Star.) oyerstepped the bounds of Alabama and Le is known all over the south. (Anniston Hot Biast) Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are Dr. DoZier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year, and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states is most gratifying. Dr. Dozier is a high | has many warm personal friends in Annis- ton who knew him years ago when praos ticing in Rome, Ga.
 tPeople's Weekly Tribune) As a specialist Dr. Dozier is unexcelied | by any living physician. His reputation at ] home and abroad is such that physicians in | this city and from distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure. All Birmingham is proud and honor- ed to have such Q distinguished man as citizen.
 pr. Dozier is Georgian by birth, hiShS toned, cultured Christian gentleman, striee1 | ly honest in all his dealings and financially
 responsible for all his contracts.
The age-herald., 1899-04-30
Treatment by Mail.

Our system of treatment of Out-of-Town patients is the best ever devised, and ena- bles us to give the SAME ADVANTAGES and Guarantee of cure that is offered those who live in the city. But to all Out-of- Town Ladies and Gentlemen who have any form of private trouble, and who prefer to consult us personally, we will GUARAN- TEE to refund all railroad and hotel ex- penses, and all fees for Services and Medi- cines, should we fail to effect a cure.
 All consultations free, whether in person or by letter. and all private matters are held SACREDLY INVIOLATE whether you take treatment or not.