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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
THE SPRING POET.
Arrives for His Annual Tussel With
the Editor,

"Do you wish any spring poetry to-
day." inquired a long-haired caller,
and the lamb-like editor reached for
his gun. The caller saw the motion
and held up his hand appealingly.
Shoot if you will this long-haired
head, but do not kill the poet dead"
he crooned softly. Did l understand
you to say that you would like some
spring poetry to-day?" he added, with
mild insistence.
Il would like it as we'll to-day as
any day." replied the editor; but
do not like it any day. There's house
cleaning and moving and superabun-
dance of bile and torpid livers and
influenza and enough other things to
contend with in the spring without
having any poetry showed in on u.s."
But think of the kind mine is" in
sisted the visitor Listen" and he
pulled out dingy-looking slip of pa
per and read:
There bursts the jonquil from the
earth
To meet the growing showers,
And there the crocus preens its
plumes,
The rooster of the flowers"
What do you think of that?"
whoever heard of a flower being
a rooster?" queried the editor. THE
most unlimited poetic license will not
permit that sort of a wrench to the
imagination"
STEADY, steady, my Pegasus" said
the visitor soothingly. Il knew you
would be kicking out of the traces,
and | don't blame you, for there is
really startling thought in that sug-
gestion. 1t is plain enough when you
see it."
(Which isn't saying that anybody
can ever see it,"
"Only the blind will not see. Now
observe, please. The crocus is the
rooster of the flowers is what l said,
didn't I? And am right, for the roos-
ter is a crow cuss, amt he? Now
what have you to say?"
And what the editor said was not
fit for publication.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11

downstairs. He mad been trying to
remember, that day when Bob had
ridden the new pony for the first time
so pluckily, whether the lad had been
breeched or not. He knew the pic
ture was on mothers dressing table,
and he had come in to look at it,
and there stood mother with the pho.
tograph in her hand.
"Humph!" exclaimed father, so
you have not gone DOWN." and his
voice was not conciliatory, for he felt
that every one that morning, himself
included, was wearing his heart on
his sleeve, and a sense of lost dignity
was irritating him.
Mothers heart swelled at the tone;
she put down the photograph and
looked up at father with look in
which reproach and sorrow mingled,
and then suddenly she turned aside,
and her hands busted themselves
among the brushes and trays on the
dressing table, for her quick eye had
detected that father was wearing odd
boots-a buttoned and a laced up one.
To think of it! He, the soul of pre-
cision, to thus betray himself But
there his abstraction stood confessed.
And oh, how mother loved him for
it! He had been such a stole, too.
Well, there was no accounting for
mans ways, but, thank God, he had
put on odd boots that morning. She
no longer felt lonely in her grief. He
cared, too; his heart was aching also
for their sons departure. Oh, those
blessed odd bootsl
But she knew his nature, and stood
for a moment wondering how best to
tell him of his mistake without an
noying him. And presently mother,
on her way downstairs, tapped at the
dressing room outer door. "One of
your lace boots" she said. 81 STUN
bled over it; have put it down out
side" Then she waited until she
heard father swearing softly to him
self Then she knew matters would
right themselves and went down
stairs.
At breakfast somehow nobody had
much to say. Bob wanted to talk,
but felt that his one topic-his luck
at being sent to the front-would not
be exactly congenial to his listeners.
So he refrained, and ate a hearty
breakfast.
He would carry the memory Of his
last meal away with him to the far off
land. The tender face of mother,
smiling bravely from behind the bub-
bling, steaming urn: the dainty
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
HER REQUEST.
There Was Only One More Thing
Needed for Complete Happiness.

NSSHSN WI S0fl9lclC FIdPpiHCSS.
Listen, my darling"
The youthful millionaire drew to his
heart the beautiful girl who had prom
Used to share his wealth and happi-
ness, and in simple language began
to recount what the future had in
store for them.
1T has been my great WISH" he
said, that you should have a home,
not only commensurate with your po-
sition and my own, but one which will
be fit setting for your altogether
sweet and delightful personality. And
so for months now | have been en-
gagged in a search after the best that
money can buy, and the house l have
had built especially for you is now
complete throughout. Nothing has
been omitted. Decorators and artists
have bestowed their services. and all
my resources have been taxed to pro-
vide our home with suitable interior
and with the most costly furniture.
What do you say to this, my dear?"
at is lovely" replied his betrothed,
as she heaved a slight sigh. There
is only one thing more, dearest, that
will make me completely and utterly
happy
at shall be granted" exclaimed her
enthusiastic lover. only tell me
what it is
The girl at his side stirred raptur-
ously.
"How good of you! she said. 81
was only going to say that when we
have moved into our new home
would like the privilege of furnishing
It all over again to suit myself Life.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11

spread table; the pleasant, luxurious
room, with its handsome pictures;
the broad bow window, from which
he could see the dear old garden
where he had played as child; the
loving eyes of Nell beaming upon his
across the table. Yes, home was
home, although he was luckiest subal'
tern in the service.
BY and by the trap was at the door,
and the servants gathered in the hall
to wish him good luck and Godspeed.
Bob shook hands with them all and
thanked them, and then he stood with
mother in the porch-alone. He
could not see her face distinctly for
the mist across his eyes; and the next
moment he and father were walking
quickly down the drive, along which
the dogcart was going slowly forward
to await them at the gates beyond.
Father remarked that the new game
keeper was giving satisfaction, and
that there was every prospect Of the
covers yielding better sport the next
autumn.
1--WE shall have you home again be-
fore then, my boy" he said.
Rather, s1r!" answered Bob; I'VE
shall not take long to settle this little
affair.""
And all the way to the station Bob's
heart was singing to him: he did not
know that the song had come down to
him from the long ago time when the
Sea Kings had gone forth with their
battle songs to be the terror and con.
querors Of distant lands. He did not
know; but so 1t was, and twas a
goodly heritage, of which Bob in his
Joy and impatience rocked little.
So the station was reached and the
last goodby spoken; and father grasp
ed Bob's hand. you will-do your
duty" father said; "I am sure of it."
And Bob's face flushed. THANK
you, sir" he answered, in husky
voice; "and-my-love-to mother"
The Pail Mall Magazine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
REASON RE DIDN'T
Tell Her That He Saw Her Sister
Jane Down Town.

Tell Her That He Saw Her Sister
Jane Down Town.
didn't tell you, did l, Mildred"
said Mr.. Cavil to his wife, that saw
your sister Jane down town one day
this week?"
No; you didn't, Charles Augustus
Cavil," replied Mrs. Cavil. why
didn't your"
Well, you see"
Yes; see. You met the only sis
ter l have in the world, and, instead of
coming straight home and telling me
about it, as any respectable husband
would have done, the same day, you
keep the matter secret a whole week,
and then ask carelessly, if you have
mentioned the fact that you saw her."
But, my dear"
Don't but me, Charles Augustus
Cavil. I have no doubt that she sent
me meseaa " ro'i, and you not only
failed to de' q" it, but by this time
You have FORGOTTEN what it was about.
Tell me IL this isn't the case"
"My dear it was this way"
Don't tell me it was that way
Charles Agustus Cavil. l know ex-
actly how it was You simply didn't
care a straw whether l knew that you
had seen sister Jane or not, or you
would not have waited a whole week
to tell me you had seen her."
'ePut 7 didn't saw 7 cav harD Mr.
Cavil said at length.
"Then Id like to knew what you did
say. Charles Augustus Cavil."
81 asked you if told you that l
saw her" explained Mr.. Cavil.
well, why didn't you tell me?"
"The reason didn't tell you was be-
cause didn't see her. That's ALL"
Mrs. Cavil gasped and was speech
less.-Harper's Bazar..
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Just Getting Warm.

An East Indian prince, on his first
visit to this country, suffered so con-
tinuously from cold that he contracted
pneumonia and died.
He was cremated, and, after being
some ten minutes in the crematory,
an attendant opened a small slide in
the side of the furnace to note the re-
suit. The prince was sitting bolt up
right on the slab, and shouted: Shut
that doori"-Life.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
An Exerciser.

That's great heater you have had
put in for u.s." remarked the tenant
enthusiastically.
Keeps the family good and warm,
does it?" Queried the delighted land
lord.
Warm! Why, nan, when we get
through raking and shaking that affair
in trying to make it burn we're so
overheated that the entire family ad.
journs to the yard to cool off a bit."-
Philadelphia Record.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Then He Paid.

These trousers" said Slopay, '"Td
like you to reseat them. You see,
sit so much"
That's funny" interrupted the tail.
or. Nov, there's that bill of mine.
It ought to be receipted because it's
been standing so long."-Philadelphia
Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11

At Buffalo, Texas, J. W. Miller was
attacked on Saturday by four LinsoG
brothers. Miller killed w. t. Linson
and L. Q. Linson and wounded Edgar
Linson. Eugene Linson retreated.
Miller was not hurt. He was arrested
and gave bond in $500.
Two porch climbers in Chicago, in
a raid upon the home of M. NJ. Nun.
ster, diamond broker, secured plum.
der valued at nearly $4,000.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
A Page From Macbeth"

Talk about numbering sleep!"
Macbeth had been wooing the
drowsy god for five hours.
Talk about numbering sleep! A
guilty conscience is a dollars worth
of morphine compared to those cats"
And he threw a coat of mail and
pair of sheet-steel boots at the feline
congress across the moat.-Baltimore
American.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
SIMMIAS ON SoPHocLES.

Irvine gently Ger his tomb, o gently
Irvine
Ivy, with all that wealth of curling
green,
All round be roses blooming, and the
vine
Fling her soft tendrils and steep
climbing screen.
To him the Graces and MUSES. brought
Their honey-magic speech and lofty
thought
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Never Thought of a Mirror.

Percy Snappy-That dashing Mrs.
Makastirr has asked me to take pawt
of dude in her amateur theatricals
next month.
Jack Bluntley-Well, you ought to
make a hit.
Percy Snappy.-T know l should;
but have such deuced short time
to study the chawactah!- Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
His Feelinu.

Inquiring Tourist-Tell me, what
were your sensations while you were
crouching in your cyclone cellar with
the terrible tornado raging just above
you?
Kansas Farmer-Wa-al, l reckon it's
safe to say felt sorter under the
weather.-Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
The Charge Denied.

First Passenger-That is what you
might call a musical conductor, Ell?
Second Passenger-Naw. He's
whistling ragtime.
In the meantime the car whirled
merrily on, bearing it's human freight
toward home and hot sausages. joy
Gus gr"~-''as o, H. av lice o~os md
co3}"'"'r- 2s tfa d-7'~- Of
the grocer and the cook.-Indiala oils
Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Had Lived In the City.

Conductor-"Your ticket is for
Lawnville, and we don't stop until we
get to Trenton. This is the lightning
express"
Suburban RESIDENTIAL right.
When we get to Lawnville I'll jump.
I've got off of street cars many a
time when the driver was homeward
bound on his last trip."-New York
Weekly.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Hard In Winter.

Kind Lady-You must have a very
hard time in winter.
Tramp (between mouthfuls)-Yes,
indeed, mum. Sometimes l darsent
ask fur bite fur days, and l most
starves, mum.
what do you fear at such times?"
'Td be ayed to shovel snow. mum"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
ThA Bubblinq CaIdron.

The Chicago actress, seized by the
Cannibal horde, struggled appallingly.
"Unhand me, villains!" she shrieked.
mot on your life!" observed the
royal presence. Chop off her toot-
sizes. They would only keep the cover
off, anyhow"
From which it appears that the vo-
cabulary of the footlights is not I'M
susceptible of unsophisticated miscon-
struction.-New York Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Thinking of "Faust."

Mephisto Ito latest arrival in
Hades)--Well, what do you think of
me?
The Arrival "a patron of the opera)
To tell the truth you don't come up
to my expectations You ought to see
Fdouard de Reske in the part!-Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
So He Did.

did you hear the verdict that fool
jury gave on the death of that man
who was drowned?"
mo; what was it?"
"They said they had come to the
conclusion that he had died with
water on the brain Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
A Little Light as to History.

Tommy-Pop, what is profane his.
tory?
Tommy's Pop-Profane history, my
son, is-um, ah-well, you know when
George Washington cut down his
fathers cherry tree%
Tommy-Yes, pop.
Tommy's Pop-Weil, what his faith.
er said to George is profane history.
Philadelphia Record.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
One Thing in Their Favor.

I'll give the Beers credit for one
thing" remarked the engineer of the
armored train, as several more shells
banged against the armor, their gun
ners would make ideal suburban citi-
zens."
"How's that?" inquired the fireman.
why, they never miss train!" re-
torted the engineer, as the baggage
car left the track-Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Not Anxious for an Encore.

"This role of mine," said the mar
ried actor, who had been up with the
baby every night for a week, lis a
strange mixture of the legitimate and
vaudeville"
In what particular, dear?" asked
his wife.
We'll, you see, I'm a walking gen.
tleman in continuous performance"
philadelphia Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
STRAIGHT METHODS.

Bear in mind that we treat all our GUS
toners alike. We sell the same bargains
to one that we do the other But we do
not use the hoodwinking, fimsy Punch
Card trick to deceive you You may not
know it, but you are paying big process for
these special gifts. You are Marked your
number is known to every salesman.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
A Feminine Execution.

well. ignorance is bliss you
know"
Indeed 1t isn't. When l want to
know something about somebody, and
can't find out about it, nearly lose
my mind. "-Chicago Record.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Terrible to CONTEMPLATE.

Fate has drawn us together!" he
cried passionately.
Then it is not so bad" she said,
with a sigh of relief. "I thought you
were going to say some amateur cray
on artist had drawn us together
Chicago News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
The InfallibIe Preliminary.

Nell-Do you know, really think
| will marry Harry. He is cookbook
ing, rich, and am rather fond of him!
Belief didn't know you were en-.
gagged.
Nell-Oh! it's not formal yet; but
he has told me that | seem different
from other girls.-Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Real Estate Transfers.

of real estate as recorded in the
Clerks Office since our last issue.
Peter II. Shaier and wife to
Amanda Sigler, real estate in
Frederick county, 81
Albert C. Beachley and wife,
ct al, to Henry V. Young, real
estate in Frederick county, sos 80.
Joseph Freeze and wife to
Thomas L. Confer, real estate in
Frederick county, 81, 900.
Thomas Il. Coulter and wife to
Catherine NJ. Topper, real estate
in Frederick Co., $500.
Mary Il. and George Young to
Emma f. Fulton, real estate in
Frederick county, S25.
Elmer w. POfliuberger aud wife
to Charles w. johnson, real estate
in Frederick CO., 1882.
Edward J. Holland and wife to
Outerbridge HOrsey, real estate in
Frederick county, so.
o. b. Stene to Mary G. ROwleS,
real estate i'll Frederick Co., $500.
George w. Rowles to o. b
Stone, real estate in Frederick
county, $500.
SolomonSmith, OF j., to ID. Grant
Fox, real estate in Frederick Co.,
81 900,
Luther NJ. Scnroyer and wife
to Marshall II. Warrengeltz, real
estate in Frederick county, 5000.
Margaret L. Boteler and hus-
band to Emma j. Miller, real es-
tate in Frederick county, 81, go.
Gilbert r.. Bucey and wife to
John w. Moore and wife, real es-
tate in Frederick Co., 81, 100
Clara v Wachter and husband
to VIM. g. Cramer, real estate in
Frederick county, $40.
Charles p. Levy, trustee, to
Thos. II. Myers, real estate in
Frederick county, $500.
Esther j. Repp to VIM. E. Bur
all, real estate in Friedrich county
$l35.
William +. Sharetts and wife to
David b. Sharetts, real estate in
Frederick county. $3.50.
G. j. ID. Strailman and wife to
Lord +. and Carrie Tracey, real
estate in Frederick county, S760.
Ezra Bran to Sarah Il. Bran,
real estate in Frederick CO., S75.
f. Marion Faubel to Thomas N.
HarwOod, real estate in Frederick
county, 81, $50.
Phoebe S. Biggs, al, to Isaac
l.. Hankey, real estate in Freder,
lex county, 81 200
Edward Il. Krise and wife to
Isaac L. Hankey, real estate in
Frederick county, 1920.
Melville L. Doll, trustee, to
Samuel b. Martz, real estate in
Frederick county, S4,903.S2.
Vincent Sebold, trustee, to Julia
f. Wardsworth, real estate in
Frederick co., s,1,O35.
Margaret d. Kerrigan to Vim.
cent Sebold, trustee, real estate
in Frederick county, 81, 200.
Francis Y. Lakin and wifi to
Geo. Hanshew, real estate in Feed.
erick county, $50.
Eugene A. Kaufman to Katie
Haughey ct al, real estate in
Frederick county, 81 and prem.
iseS.
Katie Haughey to Charles and
Augustus Kaufman, partition, of
real estate in Frederick county.
Charles Kaufman, ct al. to
Samuel |. Linton, real estate in
Frederick county, $16O.
Charles and Augustus Kaufman
to Eugene A. kaufman, real es.
tate in Frederick co., 81.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
BARGAIN TAFFFTA.

A new Black Tafleta opened today, 81
inches wide, finished as perfectly and as
good weight as you have ever seen in that
weight at 81. But we brought this under
price and shall sell it at the low cost of S5c.
Look at the width, the quality and the low
price.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
"THE MODEL"
TELEPHONE CALL,s3ss

Mondays bulletin OF this shop means a
great deal to the buying public of this vi
cinlty. We are constantly moving out stock
and that means as many good items coming
IN as go out We aim to keep you posted
as far as possible regarding the seasonable
merchandise.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11

Crossed in lOve!" exclaimed Lean
der as he looked back at the Helles.
pont, shook the water from his hair,
and made a bee line for Hero.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
Hence the Expression.

The Cliff Dweller had returned
home intoxicated, and, making mis-
step, slipped off the crags and been
dashed to pieces on the rocks, hun
dreds of feet below.
"Alas!" said neighbor, "he has
fallen from his high estate!"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
PEAU DE SOLE.

Another job in Black Silk Department is
an All-Silk Peau de Sole at 75c splendid
heft and fine finish. These goods are grow
ing in favor daily for Waists and Innings.
The wear is especially recommended.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
ANOTHER SILK BARGAIN,

Black and white Silk Stripe Taffeta worth
fully 75c. The special low price given to
us on this enables us to sell it at soc A
very low price considering the tone of the
goods.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11

Hewitt-My money is my best
friend.
Jewett-Well. the best Of friends
must part; lend me five, will your
Harper's Bazaar.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
LINEN SKIRTS.

We mean Linen, all pure flax, made for
customers wanting fine goods, beautifully
corded and pleated, put together in man
ner becoming silk garment. 1t will do
your heart good to see them, even though
you care not to buy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11
JOHN HENDRICKSON.

F. S-Use our Tarine Paper for packing your Furs and
winter goodss Extra large sheets only SC.
JAM O1yr
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-05-11

Clancy-Put oop your hands, Casey!
OF wudn't hit an unprotected mon!
Casey-Yure loir, Clancy! Wanst
OF put EN- oop yez wud slug me be.
foor OF cud git thin DOWN.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-11-23
Coa-tvrIse Exports.

Per steamship Tallahassee foT New
iork-ss2 bales upland cotton. I'm bales
sea island cotton an barrels cottons,ei
oil. 650 boxes cottonsed oil. 672 bates d7-
mestcs. no barrels rice COS barrels rosTT-
2l barrels turpentine. 20e.iI2 feet lumber.
3 turtles. II barrels fish. l0t cases cigars.
S.la boxes fruit, 3 barrels vegetable so
crates vegetables. 2 bales swcep.nes q
old car wheels 8 bales tor s barre 8
rosin oil. 1884 oak slaves wool. 81
packages merchandise.
Exports per steamship Itasca f1- Ha'-
timore-20 barrels rosin. barrels urr me
tine 38.G9 feet lumber. 10 boxes oranges.
p packages vegetables. So barrels io.in
oil, So barrels pitch. l.T27 sacks cotton
seed. l31 package merchandise. 81 rark-
ages domcsttcs md yarn. q cases p.l-
metto nher. $50 cases canned goois .
bales sweepings
Per steamship berkshire FOR Phl1l1-
phia-0 bales upland cotton. .l5p hlrrals
rosin, 8 barrels turpentne. 235g7i feet
lumber, ~ boxes oranges. - packEss
vegetable, 10 barrels rosin oil ~ barre
cottonsecd OIL 4.S76 oak slaves. 961 ple ~
ages merchandise li5 packages domes''es
and yarn. Is bales lintcrs go bales n.a
straw. p tons pig iron. rs sacks clay 10
cases canned goods