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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
DECENTRALIZATION
Making Certain Substances UnnS for
Human Consumption.

Human Consumption.
"DeuaturalizatioA" n Q term which
IL now applied to that process which
renders certain substances unit Tor
human consumption. The process has
become a necessity in modern times, In
order to promote fairness In CONNER
cial competition and to cheaper GER
tain commodities when used exclusive
" in industrial operations, says the
London Lancet. Thus few years ago
the manufacture of caffein was almost
monopolized by Germany on account
of tho fact that tea intended for hui
man consumption in this country was
too expensive to extract. owing, now
ever. to the representations of English
scientific manufacturers, revised reg
ulation was framed few years ago,
according to which damaged tea could
be admitted duty free provided that 1t
was "denatured" and rendered wholly
unfit for human consumption by treat
mani with lime and asafoettda. Tea
treated in this way is now used protita-
bly, for the manufacture OF caffein, and
England has become the Chief seat OF
the manufacture, and has thus COM
pletely turned the tables upon her COM
retitors, for now the alkaloid is export
ed from this country to Germany ana
America.
A similar example, we believe, &C.
ours in the case of damaged or un-
claimed tobacco. which previously was
destroyed in the Queens pipe" at the
docks. Instead OF this waste going On,
such tobacco is now largely used Tor
the preparation of nicotine washes for
killing vermin, etc.
Without decentralization" alcohol
for the purposes OF the arts AMI in
dustries would be so expensive as 10
be prohibitive because it would be
drinkable. But recourse has been made
to adding a substance to the spirit
which makes it undrinkable, but which
at the same time does not interfere
with it's properties for certain manu-
featuring processes. Formerly wood
spirit was employed, but. such is the
evil tendency of human nature, the
vile mixture became cheap and ia
vori,e tipple. Next a proportion Of Pc
troleum spirit was tried, method OBJ
tanning at the present day, but even
this has been found to be palatable,
as It certainly is an intoxicating, mix
ture by some persons. Cases are even
recorded in which some depraved
wretches find paraffine oil an agreeable
stimulant. The problem, therefore, Of
"denaturing" alcohol cannot be regard
ed as satisfactorily settled. The latest
suggestion is acetone oil, of which l
per cent is said to be sufficient. But
that nasty nauseous, onion-smelling
liquid allylic alcohol is said to give
even better results added in the proper
ton of one-tenth to one-half per cent.
in volume. The desiderata of de
naturalizer" for alcohol are that it
should render 1t unfit for consumption
without making it more lnflammable,
while the material should be cheap and
easy to detect, and its separation by
rectifcation should be impossible for
any commercial advantage.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17

E r 80 ~ Il .4-G|l-.srL
II woman is N good health fhFre
Is no more healthful cmnloynent than
housework. Generally speaking there
Is no hopper woman in the world
But how different when every breath
Is pam, every step tortured Tni- state
OF health. IN nine eases out ~ ten
comes from arrangements e the deli,
cate feminine organs Of generation.
Inc hihliy doctor inqnirey first con
corning these. lie no [ usually I'M.
sslts upon AN "examiuaiion.n From
inns the modest WON n naturally
shrlnks. She is right a ENc.pt ia very
unusual cas-. : Of fanala wcaku.s.1
examinations are IhnuaceAarv. Dr
PleIce's Fsvorite Pr scriptioiN Is a sir.-
pie natural remedy for the-eNills Al
cures safely. pepnlanently
SEND u ore-cent STAMPS 10 Novsr
cost OF mailing only, aud receive f,.an
copy OF l,r Pierce's Medical Adviser
Address Worlds ID spensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
Special Excursions to Phila
delphia, Account National
Export Exposition-Low
Rates via Pennsyl
vania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has arranged for special
excursion rates to Philadelphia
on October 10 and 2G. November
9 and %, account National Fix
port Exposition. Round trip
tickets, good to return within ten
days, including day Of issue, will
he sold on above dates from all
points on the PittSburg Division.
Monongahela Division. West
Pennsylvania Division, Cambria
and Clearfield Division, Altoona
division. Tyrone Division Except
Lock HAVEN, Middle Division.
bedford Division, and Frederick
Division Except York. Hellam
and WrightSyille), and from all
points on the Philadelphia, Will.
mington and Baltimore Railroad.
at rate Of single fire for the round
trip, plus admission to the Expo
sltlon ono rate less than one dol
lar)' For special rates apply to
Ticket Agents.
The National Export Exposi
ton has surpassed all expecta
tons in the extent and variety OF
its exhibits, and in its general ex.
cellence and attractiveness. The
Implement Building, containing
marvellous display of farm ma
chinery, is particularly interest
ing to agriculturalists. The band
concerts and diverting midway
furnish delightful entertainment
Tor all. oct. 13 ct.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
Mayor Hayes Inaugurated.

Hon. Thomas G. Hayes, Democrat,
was lnaugurated Mayor of Bal imore
on wednesday last, in the presence of
few invited officials ami friends, in
the executor chamber of the City Hall.
Afterwards a public reception was
held. Mayor Hay es succeeded William
T.. Ma ster, a Republican. From his
public expressions and inaugural adj
dress, it is clear that Mayor Hayes de
sire is to give Baltimore City the best
possible government, under the new
charter. We wish him success in his
efforts
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
STATE HAPPENINGS.
MARYLAND News Matters Terse-
lv Told For the Benefit Of
Busy Readers.
Monday.

Monday. :,
Abraham Ncii was Al''e" !" =
railroad accldeht III Ce'i'
county
l he 0r"er s'Nl"s . ,7Pauis u
gun 10 ld9efS'"" " jas 'eeu 'e
oAe"'
y Southern Ae'hodi>' laren
has been dedicated III >'1. cd D''l' e.
bertrand.
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
Working Night ana Day

the busiest and mightiest little things
that ever were made is Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
globule of health, that changes weak
hess into strength, listlessness into en-.
ergy, brain-fag into mental power
They are wonderful in building up the
health. Only IS cents per box. Sold
by A. L.. Pearre, Druggist.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17

In Dearborn street IS a naberdasher
time was when they answered to. a
less formidable name-who counts a
genius among his employees. says the
Chicago Post. This favored of for
tune Is a youth who once clerked in a
general store in the country; and his
present proprietor wonders II there are
any more like him running at large in
the provinces.
There had been a stock OF cheap col
lars and cuffs on the shelves for years.
Once in while, usually Just before in
volcing, these articles had been brought
down, carefully busted, tied with new
baby ribbon. arranged in orderly fash
ION In the window, and marked 80
cents for the cuffs, "5 cents" for the
collars. But patrons would buy none
or them. Occasionally a man would
come along and tors them over. at
tracied by the price. but that was ali.
They would not sell.
The country youth waited till the first
hard rain. Then he took an armful of
the goods and dipped them carefully in
pail OF water so that about half of
each article was moistened. Then he
dried them in the sun at the back door
and next morning heaped them In the
window, with this marking:
Ruined by the rain. Collara 10
cents. Cuffs, 20 cents"
And they went before noon. II was
all the genius from the country could
DO To get subsequent armftlls aoaked
and dried fast enough to supply the de-
mand.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17

A womnn's glory Is her hat
hat Of Mercedes Lopez. Now
aid % be- unique. Meie'a
5 feet. and her lair. Whitl D
be the longest m tie Woii.
the ground 4 fest : inch's
a that she ca wfnp y 800
-self an she 4 eomplcte{
IL. Mercedes 10 the wife q
epherd. and 80 last de ~ y.
NV that she 4 shle 20 seq :
ressez Of Il 20 hair dealers eNs''
weeks.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17

l.. w. Beauchamp Democratic
candidate for County Commits.
siOner in Somerset, has filed a
petition in court to contest the
election.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
All Out of stem

A raw Scotch lad had Joined the local
volunteers, and on the first parade hI.
sister came. together with his mothsr
70 see them. When they were march.
ing past JOCK was cut OF step. Look.
hither, said his sister. they're a. OF
- GOT o step but orr Jock"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
FROM THE CAPITAL.
Our Correspondent Talks IN
General About Wash
ington.
(Counun'cated

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HiulI t-.. 1t- would re>rI- i'm
Is tc.lu-ars retirement nr ar
c,uu- II chs ar5--G.~ ar any
other old cbt- a---Uat if he a.
Glued 90 ir -. an omen fght
against Hama would be starred
by some OF die Uo>r pfooin.nt
Republicans In Cor grr>> A. >non
a. The :. >>,,r on-,1.d Vr Nc
klaley did uU- say WHAT ne would
do. but there : reason IN ha.
iieve thar he will stand bv
Hanna. at least until convinced
that his opponents are STRONG
enough 10 down him Cnnsn
queutly a red moi fight IN which
Democrats will he inturnyteJ
spectators. is expected durino the
coming session of Con Grass
Whether it will result in q Gnfaaf
for Hanna will denend Laroelv
upon circumstances hut i 1ma,.
play an important MARI in tho lan
iSlaton of the session as Mr. NJ.
Kinley will ask much of Cameras.
and the Republican m,iorifv ;n
both House and Senate i o,t;.oi'
too slim to leave room for nv, ,.a',
siderable kicking ont If tha cd
ministration traces
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of the United S,ata,roms,i ,i "'
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ment of Sweden owns All , n,'.,
afes 2.2S4 miles of r,iI,r,,. 'i, H.
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million dollars H. I'' .;''.''
money hrsiIes tba ,,., m''''' Ivan
tion of . fnnd IF go 9so 1e' "a
pensionino rmnloveS rat; ,o5 iol
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-11-17
A Weekly Price List of Articles
OF Commerce, Revised and Cor
rected Just Before Going
to Press.
WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, RYE, &C.

Corrected for the CITIZEN every week
by Mr.. w. II. Kline, No. 81 y. Marke,
etrppt
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
The Citizens Meeting

The mass meeting of citizens of Birming-
ham called for last night by Acting Mayor
Pearee was well attended by representa-
tive citizens Acting Mayor Pearce called
the meeting to order, and on motion of Mr.,
B. Steiner General C. NJ. Shelley was elects
ed chairman.
General Shelley, on taking the chair, an-
nounced the object of the meeting to be to
take steps towards entertaining Rear Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Schley while he is in
the city next week. He spoke of the honor
this visit of the admiral would confer upon
Birmingham, and urged every one present,
and in fact every citizen of Birmingham,
to do his share towards entertaining this
distinguished citizen and officer.
Mr.. j. B. Gibson was elected secretary.
The report of the committee on scope and
plan, raised at previous meeting, was
called for, and Mr.. e. w. Barrett, the
chairman, submitted verbal report.
The committee recommended that First
avenue, from Twentieth to Nineteenth
street, and Nineteenth street, from First
avenue to Fourth avenue, be decorated
with arches and electric festoons, at a cost
of perhaps $1,000. This expenditure would
produce a very artistic effect.
The committee further recommended that
a reception committee be appointed to meet
the admiral in Atlanta and escort him to
Birmingham
1t further recommended that luncheon
be given the admiral and Mrs. Schley at
the Morris hotel at o'clock Monday after
noon, to be attended only by the ladies and
gentlemen of the reception committee. In
the afternoon, if the admiral desired it,
he should be taken to the great manufac-
turing plants at Ensley and throughout the
district on a special train. A. $3.50 o'clock
he should be informally dined, and at s
o'clock he and Mrs. Schley should attend
the Mexican band concert at the auditors
um, where a public reception will be held
later. After this Smoker will probably
be given the admiral at the Southern club.
Tuesday morning the admiral will be es-
corted by the mayor and will lead the mill
tary parade to the fair grounds. Upon
reaching the grounds he will mount the
special stand and review the parade as 1t
enters the fair grounds. He will spend THE
morning and take lunch within the fair
grounds.
In the evening he will be banquetted at
the Florence hotel, and on Wednesday
morning the admiral and Mrs. Schley will
leave for Washington going via Chatta-
nooga.
The idea of the committee was that the
banquet should be a special subscription
or limited to 200 persons. A special commit
tee would be appointed to provide for 1t
Continued On Second Page.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
CUT IN TWO
Steamer City of Augusta Collides With
Ferryboat

New York, October 31.-The Pennsylvania
ferryboat Chicago, plying between Jersey
City and New York was cut in two by the
steamer City of Augusta of the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Line at 12:35 this morning,
on the New York side of North river. She
went down in seven or eight minutes.
There were between thirty or forty persons
aboard, four being women. 1t is supposed
several were drowned, though there is no
positive proof of this assertion.
The City of August stopped after the
accident. but apparently no boats were
launched and in the brief space of time
which elapsed, nothing was done to assist
the persons i'm the water. Estimates made
by persons who succeeded in escaping vary
widely some thinking it possible no loss of
life resulted, while others believe that at
least a score of persons were drawn into
the whirling stream as the boat sank.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
FEARED VICE PRESIDENT
HOBART MAY NOT RALLY

to indicate that the vice-president was rest
ing quietly.
No one is admitted to the Hobart house.
All callers and even the neighbors, are re-
ferred to DR.. Newton. and only Mrs. Ho-
bart and her son are allowed to see the sick
man.
A. A. Wilson. Mr.. Hobart's lifelong
friend and law partner, said he did not
think Mr.. Hobart would die tonight, but
that he feared the vice-president had not
long to live. He refused to enter into de-
tails relative to the malady from which the
patient suffered, but his idea was that 1t
was necessarily fatal, although not immed-
lately so. DR.. Newton called at the Hobart
residence at 6 O'Clock tonight and re-
manned short time. Just before he left
Mr. Hobart fell asleep. 1t will not be nec-
essary to administer drugs and DR.. Newton
said the sleep was natural and refreshing.
At Los DR.. Newton, his wife and Hobart
Turtle were summoned to ,tihe residence Of
Vice President HobaM. No word Gomez
from the sick chamber, but eshe summoning
of these persons ds not regarded as fa-
vorable indication.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31

New York, October 30.-Vice President
Hobart, Who has been i'll for some weeks
at his home in Paterson, N. j., suffered a
relapse this morning. He had succession
of choking spells. resulting from imperfect
action of the heart, old affliction COM
plicated with inflammation of the stomach
Mr.. Hobart has not been able to attend to
his private affairs for THE past two or three
days, and intimate friend has been given
power of attorney to sign checks and att
tend to other matters of that character.
One of dlhe physicians In attendance said
at o'clock tonight THAT while the condi-
tdon of Mr. Hobart was serious, he was
better than at any time within the last
twenty -four hours.
At 10:30 p. m news came from the sick
room of Vice-President Hobart that he was
conscious and able to recognize those about
the bedside. 1t was stated that no early
change for the worse need be expectd.
At midnight everything was quiet at the
residence of vice-President Hobart. The
lights were all out and everything appears
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
RUMORED THAT ENTIRE BRITISH ARMY
At LADYSM|TH HAS LAID DOWN ARMS
Report Reaches Berlin That the English Forces Are Prisoners Of
War in Hands Of the Beers

eral hours, and resulted on our side in cas-
ualties estimated at from 80 to 100.
The Beers losses must have largely ex-
ceeded this total. The attack was admira-
bly, delivered by our right and the Beers
were fairly driven out of one OF their
strongholds near Lombardskop.
1t was not possible, however, ITO push
the success smuch farther, as beyond that
point lay long, broken ridge, affording
every kind of natural cover. or this the
enemy took the fullest advantage
Our shells failed to disodge the Beers
and as our infantry moved forward In eA-
tended order they came under heavy and
well directed rifle fire, the effect OF Whlch
was soon apparent. General White VINO
was with the center, seeing that the troops
on the right were somewhat pressed, sent
to their assistance the whole center OF the
clumn with the exception OF the DeVohshiie
regiment.
The battle had then lasted four hours.
during which the artillery fire on both SIDES
had ben almost ineessant. The naval pri-
gade which landed at Durham had arrived
on the scene toward the end OF the h2ht
and Immediately brought their heavy guns
into play. Their practice was magnificent.
AIT the fourth shot the enmys forty pound
ers were knocked out of action.
The town is now freed from apprehen-
sions of bombardment. Throughout the en-
gagement the Beers held their ground with
great courage, and considering the intensity
of our artillery fire. they must have suffer-
ed severely.
The correspondent of the Times at Lady
smith says: 1.-THE action seemed 10 pe
proceeding most satisfactory when, at 40
a. M, the enemy in large numbers with
field guns, maxims and thirty-seven mill
meter guns. began to develop a heavy at
tack on Colonel Grimwoods' infantry. The
cavalry brigade had moved up on our rlght,
holding the parellel ridge over against
Colonel Grimwoods' position and pracucaiiy
acting as infantry. In the meantime our
batteries kept down the siege gun fire upon
Ladysmith with shrapnel.
At o'clock there seemed to be lull, as
our reserves moved up but suddenly the
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
NEGROES RIGHTS
AS TO SCHOOLS
Case Before United States Su-
preme Court Involves Con-
struction of Constitution.

Washington, October 3O-The United
States supreme court today heard argument
in case involving the right of the board
of education of Richmond county, Georgia,
to establish a high school for whites in
Augusta without also establishing high
school for the colored children.
The case was based upon the petition of
a number of eolored people of the county,
who asked that an order be issued either
compelling the board to give their children
the advantages of public high school or
to compel the board to refrain from carry
ing on white schools for the support of
which the petitioners are taxed.
The case involves the construction of the
federal constitution, and has attracted con-
siderable attention. Former United States
Senator Edmunds appeared for the colored
people, and Messrs. j. Ganahal and +. III.
Miller for the board of education.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
CHANGE OF BASE
S. R. Knott Vice-President of L. & N.
Goes With Plant System

Stuart r. Knott, for years first vice.
president of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad company, has rendered his resig-
nation to take effect November / and ON the
first of January next will go with the Plant
system as traffic manager. His salary with
the Plant System, 1t is understood, will be
50 900 year.
Y. Vandenberg, formerly traffic manager,
has been elected to fill the vacancy created
by Mr.. Knott's resignation.
A. w. Graham has been appointed traffic
manager to succeed Mr. Vandenberg
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
ADMIRAL DEWEY WILL WE'D
SISTER OF JOHN R. M'LEAN

legal counselor. ex-Secretar of the Navy
Hilary Herbert
The admiral, during the entire meeting,
was overfowing with happiness, which he
made no attempt to conceal. The delega-
tion was not enjoined to secrecy and was
proud of the privilege of being among the
first to hear of 1t. The delegation called on
the president, Admiral Schley, General Cor
bin and General Fitzhugr Lee.
The president promised to attend, and
said he would try to delay Admiral Schley's
orders in order to enable him to be present
likewise. :, 4sass.- !
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
SANFORD OUT
FOR GOVERNOR
Friends of 0peIika Attorney An
nounce His Candidacy for
Gubernatorial Honors.


Opelika, October -(SpeciaD-The friends
of Hon. w. J. Sanford, of Opelika, lawyer,
orator and statesman, announce his candi-
dacy for governor, subject to the demo-
cratic nomination.
Colonel Sanford is one of the most promi-
nent figures of the state and most bril-
liant orator. He Is an ex-congressman, and
has been a member of many Alabama sem
ates a member of the last two constitu-
tional conventions, and an active worker In
party councils.
This will be the first notice his opponents
have of the war-horse from Lee county en-
tering the arena.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
Civil Administration Extended

Washington, October 30.-Word has been
received here of the further extension of
civil administration in the towns adjacent
to Manila. These include Pasig, Raguig
and Pateros, where elections have been held
under the direction of tn military officials
in ordr to secure full quota of native off,
GERS to carry on the civil affairs of the
towns. An order from the eighth army
corps also decides the election of a new
mayor at linus as the one formerly chosen
has failed to exercise his functions of late,
and is thought to have gone over to the
insurgents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-31
Nnya, Heroes Attend

Washington, October 90.-The Cuban
American military farce, IA Battle Scared
Hero" with Bert Coote in the title role,
made a hit at the Lafayette Square
theater tonight, and was literally applaud
ed by packed house. Secretary Long, Ad-
miral Dewey, Admiral Schley, Adjutant
General Corbin and other officials occupied
boxes. Between the acts Admiras Schley
and Dewey and Secretary Long exchanged
visits Each of the naval heroes on his ap-
pearance was given an ovation.