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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
RRIAR PIPES.
Signs by Which Smoker Can Tell a
Good One.

1t is strange, and yet it is a fact. that
the English workman is of no use in
the manufacture Of pipes. The most
sSillful artisans are either the Austri.
| ans or the French. The piptmakers are
/ a very select, small body. and observe
/ every precaution to prevent their trade
/ being learned by outsiders. The work
! men are clever and they can earn high
! ages.
Speaking of the cost of Il pine a sue.
/ cessful manufacturer remarks: when
! the blocks arrive over here they are
mt once sorted Cut of one gross of
| blocks l rarely ever get more than
three or four pieces of wood for the
ordinary everyday pipe The remaining
seven dozen pieces Of wood are thrown
into ihe furnace, and. | might mention
help considerably to generate the nee.
eSSary steam power for the machinery.
Thus fully 60 per cent of the material
| purchase is of no use whatever. and
it is this extraordinary amount Of
waste that causes the briar pipe to be
so expensive
The prevailing defect. | may mention
by the way, is generally in the form
of crack in the wood | used to sell
AhNct NtitNNlNt ultthS OF Dfldf AT n
penny apiece. and have sent away as
many as 10000 condemned briars at n
time, but now | burn them all. The
hriars We're sent abroad and the cracks
and flaws stopped with putty or some
other composition aud then steeped in
strong solution of permanganate of
potash, which deeply colored the wood
and made the defect invisible except
on close inspection. All those briars
you see of a very deep color have
passed through the permanganate of
potash bath, and you may rest assured
that there is defect somewhere-they
would not be that color if it were not
so, because natural briar is of a medi-
um light hue.
"As to the average life of a briar
pipe, you may take it for granted that
a pipe will last you as many years as
1t costs you shillings That is to say. if
you pay six shillings for pipe if you
are moderate smoker, it will last YOU
six years. The style of briar pipe that
is mostly in demand is that with
bowl cut the straight way of the grain.
This is not the most reliable kind of
pipe, as the sudden expansion by the
heat and contraction of the wood when
you stop smoking cause it to split in n
short time. The best pattern of briar
is that with bowl the grain Of which /
is very mottled in appearance, or, as
the trade call it, the 'birds-ey grain
This will never split"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
The PASSING Of the Stem.

The old-fashioned claret glass with
stem to it is gradually giving way
to the miniature tumbler. For every
day purposes the stemmed wine glass
is surprising example of human
foolishness, and prticularly the fool
ishness of inventors. The stemmed
wine glass could only have been in
vented in the interest of glass manu-
facturers. The miniature tumbler form
of claret glass has several advan-
tages. 1t is easier to hold, easier to
store, and really takes a great deal
of breaking. 1t will stand both WHIP
ing and fall better than other shapes
of glass.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Break off the green leaves, cut the
flower close at the bottom from the
stalk; If large, divide into four quar-
tiers. Put into cold water, let it lie
not over an hour, then put into boil
ing milk and water, or water only
milk makes it white-skim while boil
ing. When the stalks are tender. take
it up. which must be done before it
loses its crispness. Lay it on a cloth
or colander to drain, and serve with
melted butter
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
Old Bodice Like New.

A bodice that has been worn for
some time gets rubbed under the arms
and across the back long before the
rest of 1t Is at all shabby. and yet 1t
looks far too old to wear. To renovate
and make like new make little bo-
Zero or zouave jacket to wear over it.
either Of velvet, lace or cloth Narrow
lace sewn together does equally as
well as that bought in the piece. The
cloth or velvet cOlld be edged with
FUR, and you will have a smart new
bodice for few skillings.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
To Musical Readers.

When one is fond of singing or play
ing, and ones purse is very slender
one, 1t is very seldom indeed that you
can afford the price of good new
music. And yet to sing the old ones
only is not only dull for ones self, but
boring to ones audience To prevent
this, buy blank music book, or rule
music lines in an ordinary blank one,
and copy your music in there. Friends
are always very glad to lend you
theirs for this purpose, and you can
often get stray things from musical
papers, that would otherwise be lost.
In his way, at no cost, you can keep
up with the music of the moment.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
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Macaronj With Tomatoes,

Boil one half pound of macaroni till
tender, pour off the water, then add
one-half cup of sweet cream, one-third
of cup of butter; pepper and salt; let
simmer for short time, but be care
fHl that it does not become much
broken, turn into vegetable dish; have
ready one pint Of seed tomatoes, sea-
son with butter, salt and pepper; pour
over the macaroni.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Items of News about the War
in the Transvaal-Other
Interesting Topics.
MONDAY.

Fighting is believed to he in
progress on the Tugela River,
Natal, but the result is not
known in London.
\ body of General Methuen's
British troops penetrated %
miles into the Orange Free State
on a accommodating expedition.
General French is seeking to
flank the Beers at Colesberg.
Cape Colony.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
Annle sauce.

Pare, core and slice some apples;
81 ew them with sufficient water to
prevent burning; when done, mash
them through colander. sweeten to
taste, add small piece OF butter, a
little nutmeg or lemon.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
To Cool; Squash.

If very young and tender merely
cut in pieces and core; otherwise peel
and core, and stew it with a small
amount of water. When tender press
out the water through a sieve or in
a coarse cloth. mash 1t fine. and dress
{ with butter, pepper and salt
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
Bacon omeIet.

Beat up some eggs (according to
the quantity required), then add salt,
pepper, some finely cut parsley and
green onions and slice or two of ba.
con cut into very fine mince meat:
mix all well together, fry and scorch
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Keep rubber plants exposed to the
light during the winter, but free from
frost. Water should be given in mod
crate quantity.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

To remove rust cover steel with
sweet oil and leave it in for two or
three days, then dust it thickly with
finely powdered unslaked lime and
rub till the rust disappears.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

In blowing out candle hold it aloft
and then blow upward. This will pre-
vent scattering of the grease.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Cod-liver oil when taken regularly
viii generally have beneficial effect
upon the complexion. Those who dis
like the taste may take it with orange
bitters or orange and ginger wine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Some years ago Mrs. Emily Talbot,
of Boston, originated the idea of an
Association of Collegiate Alumnae.
which should advance educational
methods, encourage girls in more def
mite aims and teach college-bred wom-
en- to make their superior training
count for more in lettering social CON
ditions. The organization was formed
and now numbers 1000 women from
all pMts of the country.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
WORTH NOTING.
A Few Facts in Relation to Domestic
Economy

Mother-of-pearl articles should be
cleansed with whiting and cold water
Soap discolors them.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
CLEARING OUT SALE.

February LIST take stock and commence
new business year: and in order TO reduce
STOCK ana make room for new goods TO arrive
IN FEBRUARY, propose TO offer the following
great lnducement to all persons who will buy
for Cash: 80
China, Glassware and Lamps,
VIII present free of charge to all customers
any goods they may select TO the amount of
20 PER CENT. OF THEIR CASH
PURCHASE.
10 illustrate, call and buy e5 worth OF the
above named goods and / will give Won 81
worth of any goods you may select from stock.
thus giving you
s. WORTH OF GOODS FOR s..
rms offer to continue through the monthrof
january ,lNO- If you propose going to house.
Keeping any time during the coming wear. now
Is t he tllne TO buy China and save money
have splendid stock of
DINNER, TEA AND TOILET SETS.
LAMPS, TABLE CUTLERY. dc. &c.
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
F. B. .SAPPINGTON,
jan l9l902tf Y North Market st.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Florence Nightingale now spends
all her time in bed or on a couch, but
has all the papers read to her, in order
10 get the news from the Transvaal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

To detect impure water draw a
tumbler full from the tap at night, put
q piece of white lump sugar in 1t and
place it on the kitchen mantelshelf or
in any place where the temperature
will not be under so degrees Fahren-
heit. In the morning. the water, II
pure, will be perfectly clear; II con-
taminated by sewage or other impuri-
ties the water will be milky. This Is
a simple and safe test well known
by chemists.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
TUESDAY.

1t is believed in London that
heavy fighting is going on north.
west of ColenSo, Natal.
The report is confirmed that
General Sir Charles Warren'S
troops have crossed the Tugela
river, east of Colenso.
President Kruger, in a circular
to the BOer army, quotes from
he Bible to show that the burgh-
erS must rely on a higher power.
WEDNESDAY,.
London is hopeful that favor.
able news has been received by
the War Office from Natal. but
the officials make no public an.
nouncement of General Buffers
movements.
Beers who attacked a British
position near Colesberg, Cape Col
ony, were repulSed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

genious mother might make it herself.
the best way is to get a pattern, which
can be found at almost any pattern
store. 1t is published herewith, be-
cause it is pretty, warm, and not at
all clumsy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

1t should not be forgotten that even
in the coolest days fresh air and sun
light are invaluable as purifying
agents. Windows should be opened,
beds stripped and sleeping rooms
aired thoroughly every morning.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Autographs ink is made by melting
together ten parts white grain soap,
ten parts wax, three parts tallow,
five parts shellac, five parts mastic,
three parts lampblack.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Thrown upon her own resources
some time ago, Mrs. Clara L. kellogg
decided to support herself by teach
ing embroidery. She thoroughly pre-
pared herself for this work by a trip
to Europe, where she visited museums,
cathedrals and converts where were
rare pieces of tapestry and embroid-
cry. She now has a large business.
which employs fifty women and owns
property valued at $4,000
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
Bows Overcoat.

The illustration shows a handsome
boys overcoat. 1t is double-breasted
what boys like-wide collar, square
corners and nicely fitting. An in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

Miss Melesin X. Sowles who is only
sixteen years old, is probably the
youngest woman preacher in the
world. Since last June she has been
preaching in the Baptist Church, Hon
ey Creek, Wis. Before she was ten
years old she developed a great in
terest in theology. She speaks with
great simplicity and earnestness.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19
WOMEN OF NOTE.
What Some of The Are Doing and
Saving.


Next to Olive Schreiner, Cecil
Rhodes sister is said to be the most
interesting woman in South Africa to-
day. Her eccentricities are numer-
Gus, and she is as famed for her dis
like of men as her brother for his of
women. She is so decidedly of the
masculine type as ut once to attract
attention. In complexion and manner
she closely resembles the English
squire of sporting prints, and she has
been endowed with a voice to match.
Indeed there is nothing feminine
about her except her Difference to the
social conyentionaliiies in always hav-
ing a woman companion in close at
tendance upon her, while her impul-
siVe generosity wins her many friends.
On board a steamer going down to
Cape Town, recently, she regulated
the handicap for the running matches,
umpired the chicken fights and was
particularly active in melting to ex-
traordinary efforts the contestants in
q tug-of-war. Her home. Groot Schur,
is beautiful country place near Cape
Town. and she has made geological
collection that includes almost every
wild animal native to South Africa.
She has better understanding of the
politics and statecraft of South Africa
than many a member of the British
colonial office. Of course her views
are the exact opposite of Olive
Schriener, the Boer champion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-01-19

That intellect expands early in the
great west is shown by Miss Belle
Flemming of Pauls Valley, Ind. T.,
who is only II years old and yet has
been admitted to practice law at the
bar of the United States Court of the
northern district of the territory. Miss
Flemming has been amusing herself
with Blackstone and Kent since she
was II years old.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

It Is now evident that the obnoxious statute will not be repealed until there is a new election in the province, and the hope Of that at an early date Is gradually becoming less. However, while the government forces are being held well in hand, the majority is SO small that it need occasion no surprise fit be overcome at any time. At the present time the administration forces in the provincial parliament control nineteen votes. while the opposition can muster but eighteen. \ change Of one man hom the government 10 the opposition would mean new election. It will test even Mir. Cotton's political genera ship to manage an entire session with such a narrow margin without meeting with reverse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
SUNDAY SOCIAL.
AN ABSURD BILI..

lt is hardly possible that Governor Brady can be successful in securing the passage of the Grout bill through an American congress. lt Is in all it's fea- tures incompatible with American in- stitutions. A representative to con gress would be useless except as a rep resentative of the people. The word representative means one tO whom the people have delegated certain rights which they possess, and he is not such unless he Is freely chosen by those whom he represents. The very idea cf a people having representative ap- pointed for them Is repugnant to every thing :AmerIcan. To pass such a bill would be an insult to American citi- zenship and slap at Alaska that is certainly undeserved Ii people of Alaska cannot be permitted to choose their own representative to congress, they certainly want none selected by an authority who knows nothing from actual experience and association Of conditions existing in this country. Like other Americans they are devot- edly attached to the right of self gov ernment They believe that they should be consulted as to the legislation meted out to Alaska and feel that this would not he the case with Brady fastened upon them as a permanent representa- tive in congress.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
IN SOUTH AFRICA.

The weeks news from South Africa has not been important in results, though the fighting before Ladysmith has been continuous. The advantage, as far as there has been any advantage, is with the British. The English gains made on the 2Oth were continued on the next succeeding two days. Slowly, but steadily and surely, they forced the BOer position backyard. Then for two days the armies were at deadlock, the artillery battle waging furiously meantime. The latest news is con tained in the Tacoma News of the 25th, which reports that General Warren, wGose division constitutes the left wing Of General Buffers army and has borne the bruut of the weeks battling, had captured Spionkop the strdtegical Po- ,itlon of the field of operation. This was accomplished only after severe loss, and it was taxing his force to hold it, as the Boers had brought heavy ar tillery into action and were seemingly bending every effort to compel it's evacuation. Not since the war between Russia aud Turkey has there been a field SO stubbornly contested as is that in front Of bcleagured Ladysmith at the present time. For more than one whole week Britou and Boer had been pounding away at each other day and night. While Butler gained some ground all along the line his far,hest advance, tha, made by General War ren, was les' than five miles. A new feature of General Buller's campaign has been the raids ot his recently or gsnized cavalry. The turning of Gen eral Joubert's right wing permitted Lord Dundonald to swing around to the rear Of the Boer intrenchments and do good w-rk in hsrrassing the enemy's supply trains.
 The Boer position is reported 10 be all but impregnable, and from the present outlook could stand weeks of such fighting ss they have undergone since Butler crossed to the north Of the Tugela river.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
Herman srim Married.

Herman Grim, one of Skagways best known business men, and Miss Edith Keller, of Seattle. were married at o'clock vesterdav afternoon at the Baptist parson- sonage by the Rev. ]. B. Jordan. They will make their home In Skaawav. The bride arrived yesterday from Seattle on the Cottage City.
 The happy couple wete serenaded In the evening by the.Deutschs Verin singing club, after which the club was presented with a carte blanche order on the Seattle saloon for all the beer they could put away. The health and prosperity of the couple was drank several thousand times and merry time had among the German population generally.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
VOTE ON ALIEN BiL'

The defeat Of the Clifford motion condemning the alien exclusion act by the British Columbia parliament Is a matter of regret to Americans. It had been thought that a square vote on the measure would result in its repeal, and it doubtless would have SO resulted had it been taken at the outset Of the ses- sion. The delay has permitted Pre- mier Semlin and Minister of Finance Cotton, who seems to be the politician Of the cabinet, tO cement their forces in such a way that it is now doubtful fl the government will be defeated at this session. The vote would have been different had the government not an' nounced that it would amend the law
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
To the Public.

Pl.aSe take notice. that the rig carving the sign of the Skagway Wood Yard, Is In no way connected with the Skagway Wood Yard on the cor. of 4th avenue and State street.
 That E. R. Bennett Is the sole proprietor of the yard, and that no other person Is authorized to collect any bills, contract any debts, or do any other business for the yard. I2I 2w E. R. Bennett,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
Utopia coming 10 sn.r~ay.

The steamer Utopia has been chartered bv the Washington X Alaska Steamship Company. and Is due today from the south with freight and live stock, and perhaps with passengers. Freight she Is bringing was scheduled, al least to large extent, to come on the City of Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
uishop Howe uospttai.

Miss Dlckey, matron of thls we'll known and favorIte hospital, has returned from Tacoma and Is prepaied to receive patients. The women's ward Is especially attractive and every comfort afforded.
 Dr. Searl and Dr. Moore give every at tentlon The hospital Is open to all de- nominations. IIon
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

MuSkrat caps, lynx caps, wombat caps, leather top, cloth top, silk lined, quilt lined, storm proof interllned with extra piece for nasal eminenee, at Clayson X Co.'S, Fourth avenue and State st. I2 7I tf
 Rooms for rent on 4th avenue, east side of Broadway. Apply at E. FonaaS, rear of building. t3u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
ryse Coming for ,hs seattle.

The officers of the Cottage City, which arrived yesterday from Seattle, report that the tug Tves ls on toe way from the Sound to Juneau to tow thesteanser City ofjSe- attle south to be put on the dry dock at Tacoma for repairs. The tug, lt Is sald, is now due ln Juneau. II.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Those were not dollar banquets given Colonel Bryan by the politicians of Greater New York on the occasion of the Nebraskan's recent visit to the me ,ropolis. He had too many headaches for man who was dieting.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
Ton Dollar. Given Away.

The Stant ard, MeSSrs. Reeves X High lev pIophetOrS. gives away each night free roll of sIo to the patronS of thelr house. The drawing for the money takes place every night at o:3o o'clock. I24 If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31
Notice Co firemsni

The hydrant on Fourth avenue and Main street Ross Higgins & Co.'S eomer) has been repaired, and in working order.
 R. $. Fleming, Chief.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-31

Best assortment and largest stock of gents clothing In Alaska at Clavson's one price store, Fourth avenue and State street, I27Iu
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-22
Reports From South
Africa.

A large number of kilograms have
been received by the newspapers and
press associations from South Africa,
but they DO not convey any news
of importance. The latest result of
the constant skirmishing in General
French'S sphere seems to have been
! to the advantage Of the British, but
no definite gain was achieved. The
loss the garrison at Mafeking sus-
tanned through its unsuccessful SOr-
ties, details of which are received
from British sources, seriously wea-
kens the defenders, who are already
considerably worn by casualties and
sickness. About half the British
force engaged in the Sorties were XII
lied wounded.
The correspondent of the "Times"
at Mafeking, in his description of
the sortie, says that a majority OF
the wounds received by the British
showed that explosive bullets were
used by the enemy. During a sus-
pension of hostilities to collect the
wounded, the correspondent says he
com planned OF this to a field cornet,
who admitted that explosive bullets
had once been served out to the
-Boets, but who said that they had
all been expended. Nevertheless he
produced bandOller that was filled
with dumdum bullets. The cores
pondent also complained that the
Beers were robbing the dead. The
cornet thereupon apologized, but dis
claimed responsibility for his youn-
ger men, who, he said, were so un
ruly that they were beyond his con-
troll. The Beers retOrted to the cor
respondents charge, saying the Brl-
tish had stripped General Koch at
Elandslaagte and left him lying
wounded and naked, thereby making
themselves morally responsible for
his death. The Beers who had crow
ded round the correspondent loudly
endorsed this statement.