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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Emerson as Art Critic.

when Emerson, at Concord, in
1879, saw his bust, modelled by Daniel
Chester French" says William A. Cot
fin, in the April Century, "he remark
ed approvingly, after looking at it
intently, That is the face that l shave
not altogether an unconscious tri-
butte to the fidelity of the work, for
he recognized that in detail it con-
formed to nature. Turning to another
bust of himself that stood in the room,
a portrait quite without character, he
said, This one is as harmless as
parsnip.' The philosopher thus, in
homely speech, gave very good art
criticism, and one that in general
terms may be applied to all of
French's work"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
HOW TO DRINK WATER,
To Get the Best Effects, It Must Be
Slowly slipped.

Prof. Silkham says there are few
people who Thoroughly realize the
value of water as a beverage, or who
know how to derive the greatest ad-
vantage from it. The effects produced
by the drinking of water vary with
the manner in which it is drunk. If.
Tor instance, a pint of cold water be
swallowed as large draught, or if it
be taken in two large portions with
short interval between, certain
definite results follows-effects which
differ from those which would have
followed if the same quantity were
taken by slipping. Slipping is a power
ful stimulant to the circulation.
thing which ordinary drinking is not.
During the action of slipping the ac-
ton of the nerve which shows the
beat of the heart is abolished, and. as
a consequence, that organ contracts
much more rapidly, the pulse beats
more quickly, and the circulation in
various parts of the body is increased.
In addition to this, we find the pres
sure under which the bile is secreted
is raised by the slipping of fluid.
And here is a point which might
well be noted by our readers. A glass
of cold water slowly slipped will pro-
duce greater acceleration of the
pulse for time than will a glass of
wine or spirits taken at draught. In
this connection it may not be out of
place to mention that slipping cold
water will often allay the craving for
alcohol in those who have been in the
habit of taking too much of it, and
may be endeavoring to reform, the
effect being probably due to the stim-
ulant action of the sipping.-Hamilton
Times.
1t is proposed to change the civic
character of Vancouver, B. c., so that
men whose wives own property may
have two votes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
BIRD POLICEMAN.
Ostrich on Florida Farm Acts as
Waterman.


On Florida ostrich farm one of the
birds acts as Waterman. This ostrich
who has been dubbed Napoleon, pa
trolls the camp, giving at intervals a
cry which may be said to mean "Alls
we'll" If anything alarms him, he at
once communicates it to his compan-
ions by series of yells as he adj
vanceS to the attack.
Napoleon stands nearly 10 feet high
and weighs upward of 400 pounds. He
is a savage bird, of unusual intelli-
gence. At night he is unusually fero-
cious, and often his keeper is obliged
to stand off. To see the keeper force
Napoleon back to his pen in the morn
ing with large fork, is one of the
sights of the ostrich farm. The enor-
nous bird screeches with rage and
strikes out with his feet, but all of the
while slowly giving way.
One night the farm hands were
awakened by the roars of Napoleon
and the agOnizing shrieks of human
being. Rushing to the pens. they saw
the ostrich chasing a negro. The ne
gro made an effort to get over tue
fence, when the bird struck him Il
CHANGING blow on the thigh, which
ripped it open and exposed the bone.
For a time it was thought the poor
pheasant thief would bleed to death.
The fame of this episode has naturally
caused the pheasant's quarters to be
Stunned by other depredators.-Ex.
change.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
NEW TRICKS IN CRIME.
The Latest Ingenious Devices Of Fe.
male Shoplifters.

male SnopIlTterS.
The ever active minds of that trou-
blesome class of people who live by
stealing have evolved clever novelties
in the way of mechanical assistants
FOR the coming summer campaign.
The sharp-eyed detectives employed
by all the big stores make it their bus
mess to familiarize themselves with
all the contrivances that shoplifters
may bring into play. AS a result of
TINS espionage professional shoplifters
nave found it necessary TO discard all
the old-fashioned implements that
they found so useful in the past.
The time has gone by when
crook can come in here" said clever
store detective, and load up Il shop
llfter's apron with goods and walk out
undetected."
Inc umbrella trick performed by
dropping small articles of the coun-
ter into the half-opened umbrella has
mad Its day. The hiding of stolen
things in a bag formed by sewing up
the bottom of baby's clothes. and
even the concealing OF valuables by
hanging them ON little hooks attached
to the shoplifter's carriers have be-
come too familiar to be further ser
viceable.
Not only every year, but every sea.
be ON the alert for new tricks. The
spring usually brings out the most
ingenious of these. and scarcely n dav
passes but we learn a new wrinkle
ABOUT shoplifters and their ways"
Among the very latest and most
popular designs in shoplifters' wares
is the false bottomed shopping-b bag.
In outward appearance the bag diff.
tefs III no way from the regulation af-
fair, and as every shopper carries one
OF the same kind no suspicion was at
tached to it until a clever operator
was caught the other day with one in
her possession.
The method of storing away stolen
articles in the bag is very simple.
The bottom of the contrivance is
composed of two flaps of stiff leather,
working on little hinges and opening
in the middle like a pair of swinging
doors. These are fitted neatly togeth-
er, and are held down fiat by a stiff
steel spring
The shoplifter sits in front of the
counter and holding the handle of the
bag, lets it lie in her lap, with the bot
tom toward the counter.
The fact that the bag is clasped shut
at the mouth throws off suspicion. and
when the clerks back is turned the op-
orator rapidly draws toward her the
articles she wants to steal and Shoves
it in the little doors that form the
false bottom.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Admlres a HiqhWayman.

Charles II. Coffin. Chicago broker,
who was assaulted and robbed near
the Virginia Hotel, refuses to prose-
cute his assailant because he is such
clever scrapper.
81 don't want to prosecute he said
because I'm something of a scrapper
myself and that footpad gave me the
fight of my life. He did me up fair
and square and got my money after
ward and I've got no kick coming. 1t
takes a good man to do me with my
eyes open and he was a good man, all
right"
sIr. Coffin refused to give descrip-
ton of his victor to the police and
says he won't prosecute him even if
he is captured.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Not What She Expected.

A young lady of the city who is
somewhat noted for her coquetry was
talking few days ago to one of her
numerous beaus
oh" she said, in most pitiful tone
of voice, nobody loves me-"
AS she paused for reply the young
man said with that tenderness which
always appeals to the feminine heart:
81 am quite sure that somebody does
love you"
Her face frightened very percepti-
bly, as she said with a great deal of in
terest:
Il wonder who on earth it can be.
Do you know"
ooh, yes" he replied. God and
your mother" -Memphis Scimitar.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
At Clos. Range.

One of those quick and happy re-
torts that spring readily to the yam
kee tongue was made by the young
Detroiter who recently gave most
entertaining lecture upon his impress
sions of Greece.
He came back from abroad on an
English vessel. Being genial and of an
investigating turn of mind, he was
soon on terms of intimacy with all
the officers. Because of the wars In
which Britain and this country are re-
spectively engaged and divided Opin-
ions as to the merits of these controv.
ersies, earnest but good-natured dis
cussions were of daily occurrence.
One afternoon most of the officers
were present and debate was running
high with the young Detroiter as the
only champion of America. He had his
back to the wall and kept his head
like veteran. He parted and thrust
with such rapidity that his assailants
were sole puzzled as to the best mode
of attack.
Finally the big engineer made this
thrust: well, it begins to look to me
as though there was no way but for
England to go at it and lick your
bloOmin' country"
'What, againT came quick as a
flash and with laughing sarcasm.
1t took a TTll minute to digest the
two words. Then there was a hearty
roar of English hiiarity ana they pat
ted the Detroiter admiringly on the
back.
I'm fighting and talking these yank-
ees are ugly customers" commented
the engineer-Detroit Free Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
The Rich as Debtors.

"The hardest people in the world to
get any money out of are the people
who have the most Of it," said Wal
nut street tailor Il think most tailors
will bear me out in my views. mean
as far as collecting out bills is con-
cerned. The times when we most need
the money to meet our own obliga-
lions are the times when we feel this
to its fullest extent. Did you notice
that man going out as you came in?
He's rated at over million, and yet
we haven't had any money from him
in two years, and his account with
us is-well; you'd be surprised If 1
told you the amount. OF course, he's
good for it, and some day we will
get check in full. But he never re.
members. We can't be too insistent
with people like that for policy's sake.
and beyond a monthly statement no
attempt is ever made to Collect
Philadelphia Record.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
ON THE PLAINS.
White Sheeted Bucks and the Man
With the Green Face.

WHtS OHSSlSu DUCKS ana the Wan
With the Green Face.
Perhaps the most theatrical bit of
audacity exhibited by the Sioux dur
ing their last war was that of young
Brule who rode into Pine Ridge about
week before the battle of Wounded
Mnee. 1t was late in the morning
and the soldiers were cooking their
noon meal when young buck astride
splendid pony appeared at the head
of trail which led past General
Brooke'S headquarters and the long
stretch of tents of the Second infan-
try and Ninth cavalry. The rider was
robed in white sheet which was
tightly clutched with one hand at the
breast His face was painted hid
eous green, war color Of the Sioux,
as were the launches of his horse
An eagle feather was in the animals
tail and two more plumes were in the
warriors hair.
The Indian police, under command
of Sevards, were about to open fire on
the rider, but We're held in check by
an officer who did not appreciate the
significance of the Brule's garb and
paint. With utter contempt for every.
thing about him the rider passed be.
tween two lines of soldiers and dozer
batteries of Hotchkiss guns until he
reached the end of the road Then he
turned his horse eastward and rode
into the door of Post Trader Assays
store. Taking a careful survey of
the coffee coolers who were squated
on the floor he returned to the road
and with a yell started at breakneck
pace for the buttes.
The soldiers by this time were called
to arms and started in pursuit of the
daredevil who was already half way
up the hill leading to what was after
ward to be the bloody field of the mis-
sion. With a cry of defiance the
white-sheeter buck whisked a carbine
from beneath the folds of his cloak
and fired at the soldiers who were
aready baZing away at the green
faced horseman. The single bullet
pierced the leg of two members of
the Second infantry and before the
negro cavalrymen could take up the
chase the Indian was well out of
range. 1t was learned later that the
Brule came to the agency for the pur-
pose of killing American Horse, who
had been actice in keeping his tribei-
men from joining in the ghost dances.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Newspaper Censorship.

1t is not surprising that all the news
from South Africa is colored to favor
the British. No paper is permitted to
express pro-Boer IDEAS The following
clipping from the Queenstown Repre-
sentative illustrates the British policy:
1--WE are in receipt of the following
from the intelligence officer: L am di-
rected to inform you that press cen
sorship has been ordered. 1 must
therefore request that you will be
good enough to submit to me the proof
copy of your paper and all leaflets.
&c, whatsoever you intend publish
ing, before being issued, for approba-
ton If, therefore, there is delay in
the issue of the paper, our readers will
know the reason why"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
COURT-MARTIAL.
The Drumhead Process Already Held
by the British in the Transvaal.

NV I'u'hleau rToCeSS ALREADY Helo
by the British in the Transvaal.
In the present Transvaal operations
a drum-head Court-martial has al
ready taken place, the prisoners being
four Natal Dutchpen named Oosthen-
sen and Jansen, who were weighed
off, as Tommy Atkins calls it, for
disloyalty, and sentenced TO five years
Imprisonment, and their time will be
put in at Pietermaritzburg, though
their dreams may be of Pretoria.
A drumhead Court-martial differs
from every other form of military
tribunal in the fact that it is not res.
tricted as to the hours of sitting; in
ordinary courts between in the
morning and 1 in the afternoon, the
proceedings being carried on at any
time, provided it shall be manifest
that the case is one which requires an
immediate example.
During the Peninsular campaign
there were not a few instances of SEN
fences being written upon an up
turned drum, in most cases for a fog
ging, and in others for DEATH
A Philosophical Convict.
Mrs. Ballington Booth and her aids
once won the confidence of a prisoner
who was feared by all his companions.
One day in speaking of his past he
told them that he was absolutely limo
cent of the charge for which he was
suffering Imprisonment, and he thank.
ed Mrs. Booth for some reading matter
she had brought him
II have got witnesses to prove nv
innocence, even if they are in prison
now" he asserted.
"Why don't you try to secure a new
trial?"
We'll. you see," he replied after a
little pause, Il was acquitted of a
number of charges where l was guilty.
and so when l was convicted of some
thing l never did l said to myself,
It's just about even balance, and
took my medicine without any kick.
ing"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
HE GOT THE PASS.
How He Secured Transportation to
Jackso willie

JaCkSoslVllIe.
The following amusing story is told
at the expense of Colonel B. w. Wren.
manager of the traffic department of
the big Plant system, by a we'll.
known newspaper man of New Or,
leans:
Some years ago l was broke in
New York" he says, land hearing
that Is. w. Wren, passenger traffic
manager of the Plant system, was in
town, called on him and asked for
pass to jacksonville. 1t was a pretty
cheeky request, cor sideiing that Wren
uldh know me from Adam. and lie
very properly turn I'd me down. How
ever, l had to have that pass. SO
Kept on tackling lin, each time pre-
sentlng some new reason why the
road should carry me to Jacksonville.
Inc last time | called the clerk would
not let me in, and handed me one of
my cards on whica Colonel Wrenn
had written, Keep this fellow out If
ne Dothers me any more I'll go crazy
That gave me an idea and l made a
pee line for Mr.. Tlants office. Mr..
Plant 1 said, want a pass to jack
sonville, Fla The old gentleman
looked at me in anazement. On what
grounds? he asked In exchange for
treating Colonel Wren for threatened
mental trouble | replied. Mr.. Plants
race clouded. What kind of a game
Is this, sir? he demanded, sternly.
Colonel Wrenn is perfectly sane, sir,
and won't permit Pardon me-
interrupted, but Colonel Wrenn is at
this moment apprahensive of lunacy
and believes firmly that it rests en-
tirely with me to avert the attack. l
have his written statement to that eff
feet in my pocket Let me see it, Mr..
Plant fairly shriebed. l handed him
the card and got ready to run. AS he
read the inscription his face relaxed.
His piercing gray eyes began to
twinkle. Finally he lay back in his
chair and roared with laughter Here
Mr. Smith, he called to clerk, give
this young man transportation 10
Jacksonville and charge it to medical
treatment for Colonel Wren New
Orleans Times-Denocrat.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Caught Mapping.

Speaking about national banks and
the security of investments. it is to be
noticed that some presumably very
sound institutions get caught mapping
occasionally. For instance among the
items of unsecured loans to the Third
Avenue Railroad Company we notice:
The National Bank of the Republic,
100000; National Bank of Commerce,
100000; Park Bank, $500,000; First
National Bank of Brooklyn. 100000;
First National, $150,000; Metropolitan
Trust Company, 100000; United
States Trust, $500. 1000; Curtis & Mot
ley, who appear in over 80 loans, ST.
$4,000; l.. Z. Hoyt, $450,000; Russell
Sage, $500, 000.--Providenc Telegram.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Anti.CIlmax.

my proudest boast" declared the
lecturer, who expected his statement
to be greeted with cheers, lis that
was one of the men behind the guns!"
How many miles behind?" piped
voice from the gal1ery.-Philadelphia
Press.
From the white pine forests of
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
last year were cut more than 5000, 0OO.-
900 feet of lumber, in addition to what
was cut for railway ties, poles, pulp
and other products.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
The Best Credit.

The issue of 2 per cent. bond
which already commands a premium
places the credit Of the United States
government very high. if not first
among the nations of the earth. 1t is
true that these bonds are to be taken
in exchange for bonds at higher rate
and compensation is to be made for
the difference, as represented by the
market premium; and it is also true
that the refundirg is undertaken 10
provide a basis for bank circulation.
But all allowance made, it is demon
strated that we Gin borrow money at
re lowest rates, and that is the test
! Of credit.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
Owned Il ALI.

John l. Blair in his earlier days own
ed western railroad along the route
of which he established series of
lunchrooms at which employees of the
road were to be charged so cents and
all passengers rs cents. Mr.. Blair
once dined at one of these places, and
concluding his meal, laid down half
dollar. Hold on!" cried the cashier,
you don't belong to this road" 81
know that" replied Mr.. Blair, "the
road belongs to me-"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
What Allied the pou.

Marjorie was spending the night
away from home. AS evening drew
near the little maid struggled bravely
against the feeling of inconsistencies
that oppressed her. She was diverted,
however, by the dismal bowling of old
Fido.
"What can be the matter with that
dogp some one exclaimed.
Marjorie looked sympathetic.
II s'pect he wants to see his NAM
: ma" she said thoughtfully.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
nj ORTGAGEE'S SALE.

BY virtue ola power OF sale contained i'm a
mortgage executed on the 10th day of August
1872, by Ella NJ kolb and Marion 4. kolb her
husband, to Edwin Freed, and recorded in
I4iberJ l.. j No. 4, FolloS 81. &c one of the
Land Records of Frederick County the under
signed as assignee of said mortgage, will
offer at public sale, mt the CITY HOTEL i'm
Frederick City, Frederick County. State of
Maryland,
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1900,
at II o'clock a M,
the following described real estate. to-wit:
All that piece or parcel of land, situate in
New Market district, Frederick County,
Maryland, about One-fourth of mile north
of the Frederick and Baltimore Turnpike on
the road leading from said turnpike near
Hawks blacksmith shop to Boyer'S mill, adj
Joining The property ofSamuel Kolb and John
Baker, being part of tract of land called
Middle Plantation and containing
EIGHTY.THREE SQUARE PERCHEs OF
LAND,
and being the same lot of ground heretofore
conveyed by John NJ. Baker and wife to Ella
recorded in Liber w /. p, No Q, Folio So. one
of the Land Records of Frederick County,
The Improvements consist of Il
TWO AND oNE-HALF STORY WEATHER..
BOARDED DWELIINGHOUSE
lathe and plastered. containing tour rooms,
hall and an attic, with good cellar under
the entire building. There is on this lot a fine
assortment of fruit trees, consisting of peach.
apple and cherry trees, and also grape vines
Terms of sale prescribed by the MORTGAGE
Cash. The purchaser to he at all expense of
conNeyancing.
JOHN WILLIAM BAUGHMAN,
Assignee of Mortgage.
may Is 1t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01

London's gold shipments to the
Cape since the Boer war began have
amounted to $8,109,OOO, against ST.
600 900 for the same period in the pre-
ceding twelvemonth.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
4 NRDER NISI ON AUDIT
No. 7l5l Equity

4 NRDER NIsI ON AUDIT
No. 7l5l Equity
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County, sit
ting in Equity.
Lewis NJ. Nixdorff, assignee of Mary Seaman,
mortgage of Elizabeth A. NJ. Summers and
Ohio j. Summers, her husband, on Petition.
MAY TERM, 1900.
In the matter of the Auditors Report filed
the 18th day of May, 1900.
ORDERED That on the 9Th day of June,
1900, the Court will proceed to act upon the
Report of the Auditor, filed as aforesaid, in
the above cause, to finally ratify and confirm
the same, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown before said day provided copy OF
this order be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Frederick County, for two successive
weeks prior to said day.
Dated this 18th day of May 1900
DOUGLASS II. HARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
True copy-Test:
may lS-3t Clerk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-06-01
CHINA,LAMPS, ETC
We call your attention to our stock
of China, consisting of
DINNER, TEA AND TOILET
WARE,

DINNER, TEA AND TOILET
WARE,
plain white and imany pretty decora-
tions.ssThese goodsIcome from the best
factories and are new and desirable
Shapes. we Will be receiving new
goods from now on each week, and if
you need any house furnishing goods
call and we will be sure to please you.
We show splendid assortment of
LAMPS. Remember the Studedt
Lamp and the American Centre
Draught Lamp are the best reading
Lamps made. We sell them.
We carry a complete stock of choice
Family Groceries. "White Star" Cot
fee is the best that grows. and Ko Mi
Tea is the best tea to drink. We are
sole agents for these goods and know
they will please you.
Ask for something nice. We don't
keep it, We sell it
F. B. SAPPINGTON,
ian l9-l900-tf ~ North Market 81
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-02-16

New York Tribune. as Is natural.
many stories are afoat at this time"
said George Lamborn. OF London. who
has lived at Pretoria for several years.
20 account for tho extraordinary man
ner In which the British have been
outganked and overcome by the Beers.
| have repeatedly seen statements that
this was partly on account Of the SUI
perior stamina and endurance OF the
horses which the Beers rode, which
could cover so to 100 miles a day and
keep Il ~ for several days. That Is
all tommy rot. the Bocr horse 10 a
good animal. but no Is OF flesh and
bpEo. and not Of steel and iron. as such
endurance as that would imply. The
greatest record ride In the Transyaal
was the one maze by Schmidt at the
time OF the jameson raid, who. in a
single night. rode from Pretoria to n
point near Krugerdorp. on tho Mafo-
king border. and return. The distance
was about 90 miles. and he covered u
on the same horse. although In so do
ing no killed the animal.